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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15 1927
Comment
Now. Reader.
You Walk the Floor
"The University boys and girls are to be given Wassermann tests without charge, as a part of the health service. If this is a genuine effort to protect the health of the young men and women at the University it is a commendable move. The danger is that this service may lead to licentiousness and permissivity (that's the way it was spelled) It is very easy to see where free treatment for syphilis, the worst of venereal diseases, may encourage a laxity of morals that will be far more harmful to the school than the old method of making the victim pay for his treatment."
-Douglas County Republican
The first thing the editorial might well be told is that the Wassermann test is not a treatment for syphilis . . . that it is merely a test for the detection of the disease, and that treatment requires a course of three years before its successful completion. If college "boys and girls" can take the "free treatment" for three years and still find time for "permiscunity," then perhaps the editorial writer may have a point.
After two or three stutters of amazement, a period of incredulity, a moment of realization of the facts, followed by thirty minutes of good floor-pacing, the intelligent observer of the campaign for the Wassermann test in the University and its recent realization must compose himself to the great task of instructing the writer of the above editorial in a few of the facts concerning the Wassermann test and syphilis which should have been known before writing an editorial on the subject. For the floor-pacer will, by that time, have tagged it merely as a classical example of the very type of ignorance which any enlightened movement must fight to better the plight of a poor, over-diseased, under-instructed, and down-trodden society.
But there are other things the writers should know. Namely, that the rate of infection among University students is much less than it is among the general public in the state of Kansas. They should also know that "free treatment" is not being offered except in the very rare cases where the individual cannot pay for the treatment himself, and that even then, he will be required to pay for the materials. Too, the writer should know that, in all the tests run to date, there has been no need for treatment under any circumstances.
The editorial writer should also be told that the "old method" usually entailed leaving the infected individual unaware of the fact that he was infected, leaving him to infect others of his fellow men, either through innocent contact or otherwise, leaving him to marry and to pass the dreadful disease on to his children, if they live, and to his children's children.
The writer should know that the Wassermann test in the University is part of a national movement to combat a disease that attacks one out of ten persons in the general public, and it was introduced at the demand of an intelligent student body that the members of that student body might enjoy a safer, cleaner life, and leave a happier heritage to their children than have the past generations.
Oh, there are so many things the writer should know . . .
'More Thinking And Less Talking'
No one who has listened to the sensational radio bulletins or read the flaming headlines of the press can deny the wisdom of Senator Clark's statement. For the time has come when it will demand even more than a little thinking to save the country from the road that lead to 1917. Of course, the papers assure us that there is no danger of war with Japan, and the administration and the congressmen repeat the assurance of the press. But neither was there any danger of war in 1915 and 1916. Yet today the same generalities about "honor" and "American right," and the quibbling about the different degrees of apologies are paving the way for a preparedness campaign which will eventually lead to war as it did in 1917.
From all the sound and fury that resounds through the halls of congress now and then there are a few words which, because of their sobriety, deserve more consideration than they ever receive. Of such a class was a recent statement of Menton Champ Clark of Missouri. "It is a time," said the senator discussing the sinking of the Panay, "when there should be more thinking and less talking."
A few days ago the Panay was sunk in the Yangtse river by a Japanese airship. The accident resulted in the death of one American. The Panay was not a great ship as the headlines might lead one to believe, but only a small gunboat capable of carrying a handful of passengers. The shelling was probably an accident as the Japanese offered to apologize for
the error in such haste that the offer of apology appeared in the same edition along with the news of the accident.
The government, however, immediately took offense. A strong protest has been sent to Tokyo demanding full compensation and warning that such firing on American vessels must cease. The fact that Japan had made immediate apologies, assuring American officials of full punishment for those responsible and offering to pay reparation, is not considered enough to afford the satisfaction to which the United States considers itself entitled. That the Japanese had warned foreign shipping away from the battle zone well in advance of their attack is described in Washington as "no excuse." And it is said that the indignation of the American community in Shanghai knows no bounds.
At this time, America has a chance to choose the road she must travel. The incident of the Panay may be diplomatically overlooked or accepted as one of those unfortunate accidents which always happen in time of war. Such a course might tend to lower the prestige of the government, but it would also be a small price to pay if weighed in terms of life and blood.
The other course was tried in 1917. It would be a strong affirmation of our national honor. Japan would be warned that the United States will not stand for such acts. A long series of notes, each becoming more hostile, would then follow after every similar incident, until the United States would be forced into war to save its face.
For undoubtedly the attack on the Panay will be duplicated many times before the undeclared war in the Orient is over. It is only to be expected that American boats plying in the vicinity of battle will become targets for the guns of both Chinese and Japanese. Whether the shells be unintentional or deliberate is beside the point; war has never been known to follow any Marquis of Queensbury rules.
Is the shelling of a gunbact and the death of one person a sufficient cause for war? Even though the shelling is duplicated many times, are the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans worth the cost of avenging the few Americans who remain in the Orient? Are the horrors of war with the resulting tragedies of the deprivation of civil rights, the rise of profiteers, veteran hospitals, bonus marchers, and another depression worth the price? Can we afford to jettison all that is worthwhile in American life and culture for even a hundred gunbacts sunk in the Yangtse river?
As the senator said, it is a time for more thinking and less talking.
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respective tables; and few who sit
within staring distance of a studying
miss do any more studying them-
selves.
A. I.C.He. The A.I.C.He. will meet a meeting and the Christmas party on Chemistry building of 84 & 16 - Worthing
ALL-UNIVERSITY PARTY. An all-University party will be held from 3:30 to 1:30 this afternoon. There will be be served the attendant and refreshments will be served. All faculty members and students are cordially invited—feel free to attend.
EMPLOYMENT FOR WOMEN STUDENTS: Will women students who would like to work in Lawrence during the Christmas holidays please register to the Women- Mary Miller, Assistant to the Adviser.
GERMAN LANGUAGE TABLE: The German Language Table will meet at 3:50 p.m. today in the lounge of the Union building. All who wish to speak German or to improve their knowledge of speaking are to come to this supper meeting. There is no further obligation than to speak German - W. B. Schaftrath.
NEW CITIZENSHIP COMMISSION: The Current Action Study Group of the New Citizenship Commission is holding a meeting on the topic of office. The topic will be discussed and debated is "There is a Basis for Optimism in Facing the Problems of the Contemporary Scene." All are welcome. We will bring a friend - Gerald Banker, Discussion Chairman.
LE CERCEE FRANCAISE: Le Cercee Francis will have a Christmas meeting this afternoon at 4:30 in 300 Fraser. The program will include a short play and a presentation of all interested to come—Helen Cooper, Secretary.
JAY JANES. Please do not forget the all-Universi-
ball game this evening. - Robert Cooke
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University Women Don Ski-Suits As Wintry Blasts Hit Mount Oread
By John Bondeson, 'eunel
Not content with stealing the Armenians' stuff, our University women have now set out to out-paint the men. Blossoming forth from every nook and cramy are skilful, rivaling the rainbow in their colors. We narrow women and wide women, all sizes wear them, and very cozy they look, too.
Inquiry has been made to learn the origin of this year's fad. So many answers were forthcoming, all of which seemed equally plausible, that no official decision has been made. Some say that the Pi Phi's started it. Others are equally sure that a sorority pledge was forced to wear skirp-suits as a punishment for infraction of a rule. One group was sure that, like Topsy, it "jest growed."
Whatever the origin, sk-i-pants do get around. An elderly spinster was overheard commenting thus to a friend, as a pair of painted misses strolled down Oread, "Well, I certainly guess those young husbands had no mother!" The very idea" The boys like 'em... at least most of the boys seem to. One only needs to notice male eyes following a skis-uited woman walking down the aisle in the library reference room, to know that they are at least interested. A slight rustle is heavy
The women seem to think that the whole idea is very practical. "After all," declared one of them, "why shouldn't we dress to protect ourselves from the cold just as much as the men?" Said another: "You fellows needn't think that you'll keep on wearing the pant forever." So, men, you might as well reapply your sleeves for the women will wear pants if they desire. The urge is far more determined this year than it was last; heaven help us next year. Perhaps we may see them warming their faces with pipes, or adopting trousers for evening wear!
Indict Girl of 19 for Murder
Philadelphia, Dec. 15. — (UP) — Grand jury indictments returned to Judge Harry K. Kalodner today charged Mary O'Connor, 19-year-old physical education college student, with murder and voluntary and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Nancy Gleam, 5.
Finders keepers, losers weepers,
unless you advertise in the University
Daily Kansan classified column
Fraser hall came out of the dol- drums yesterday afternoon when 25 children took over the south wing of the second floor for a Christmas party.
Home Ec Club
Plays Santa Claus
To Children
The young guests arrived at 4 o'clock and spent the first half hour in room 110 which had been turned into a play room. Doll, sand tables, form boards, and other toys prevailed by the home nursing classes held their interest, until Santa Claus and a brightly lighted Christmas tree lured them to a room across the hall.
After refreshments were served each child was given a gift, a toy, and a sack of fruit, nuts, and candy
The party was the sixth annual one which has been sponsored by the Home Economics club. Six committees were provided to cover all phases of the party. The chairmen are as follows:
Invitation, Helen Wilson, c38; transportation, Helen Helper, c'end; refreshments, Frances Wardle, c39; gifts; Dorothy Buboltly, c39; decoration, Chesley James, c38; entertainment, Helen Nelson, c38;
After the party, the children were returned to their homes. The young guests were from the New York school and from the Woodlawn School in Lawrence.
Bremerton, Wash., Dec. 14—(UP)
With the slogan, "protect our
Bachelorhood," 25 men formed the
Bachelorhood of Brenton.
Bachelorhes
'Protect Our Bachelorhood' Club Has 25 Members
Officers of the club said its only purpose was to provide members with enjoyable evenings. Membership was limited to 25. New members will be initiated only when the old ones become benefits.
Manhattan College Coach Resigns After Six Seasons
To discourage marriage, any member who weds must give a party for the club, the rules specify.
DUKE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
New York, Dec. 15, —(UP)—Chick Meehan, for six years football coach of Manhattan College, has resigned college authorities announced today.
Meehan, who has been coach at Manhattan for six seasons, said he was resigning in order to devote more time to business activities.
Four terms of eleven weeks are given each year. These may be taken consecutively (graduation in three and one-quarter years) or three terms may be taken concurrently (in four years). The entrance requirements are intelligence, character and at least two years of college work including the subjects specified for the course. The courses Catalog and application forms may be obtained from the Dean.
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