PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS TUESDAY. APRIL 20. 1937 I Comment For Safety Or For Revenue? The new driver's license law for the state of Kansas has some features which may be either good or bad, depending upon the way the law is administered. A slip put out by the Kansas State Highway Commission lists some of these main features, and while they are good, there is nothing which will put any teeth in them. It might be significant that we must "obtain a new license annually at a cost of 50 cents." There is nothing wrong with this except that in the light of some of the other provisions it looks as though it might be just another plan to raise money rather than to make driving in Kansas safe. Some of the other features of the bill area to submit to eye tests when necessary; demonstrate ability to drive if required. Drivers license laws are for the best if they are enacted as a genuine attempt to make driving safe, but if they are looked upon merely as a means of raising revenues to refill depleted coffers, then they are little more than a joke. The fingers of this law are quite satisfactory if the legislature had only put a little muscle behind them, such as requiring every person to undergo a physical examination periodically, for many persons have defects which they themselves do not know about. They should also be required to demonstrate their ability to drive, and the if should have been left out of this clause entirely. Furthermore, the State Highway Department should codify all traffic regulations throughout the state, and make them available to all drivers so that they will have a chance to become acquainted with the regulations instead of having to guess at them. Hitler has announced that all government employees must be married soon so that an example may be set. But he seems to overlook the fact that he himself is not married. Speaking Of False Economy---crowd, one of the largest in years, was never tired or bored. Sixteen firemen were turned out of their jobs by City Manager H. F. McElroy of Kansas City as an economy measure, and 35 more are to go before May 1. The city manager explained that this was part of the city's retrenchment program to enable payment of firemen's salaries in full in the next fiscal year. It seems as though there is an odd quirk in the minds of city administrations throughout the nation as to the value of fire and police protection in relation to some of the other municipal functions. Firemen and policemen are paid wages not much above those of the ordinary street worker, and when retrenchment is necessary, they are the first to get their salaries cut. The city fathers do not seem to take into consideration the value of the services rendered by these two branches of administration in saving property, in keeping down insurance rates, and in the feeling of security which the citizens receive when they know that they are properly protected from this angle. Then, too, there is the matter of danger to his own person in the performance of his duty by a fireman or policeman. No underpaid policeman is going to put his heart and soul into his job on a hundred or so dollars a month. Most of these public servants have families to take care of, but whether they do or not, there is still the element of self preservation which has to be contended with. There is no city in the country which would even think of trying to get along without fire and police departments, yet these same cities place these services in relatively low positions. If the residents of these communities are to receive the proper protection of life and property, and if graft and corruption are to be cut down, then we had better start paying the members of these two services adequate wages so that they will not be influenced by outside forces. We wonder just what would happen if police and fire departments throughout the country should decide to go on a sit-down strike. Relays Really Feature Finesse Kansas at last has broken into the big time—the Kansas Relays last Saturday were handled with a great deal of finesse. The events went off smoothly and swiftly and the The Kansan Platform 1. A well-rounded varsity athletic program. 2. Settlement of student working conditions. 3. Establishment of a co-operative bookstore. 4. Examination of a co-operative bookstore. 5. An adequate building program, including: a. Construction of a medical science building. b. Addition to the stacks of the library. 5. Restoration of faculty and employee salaries. For one thing, the announcer and his observers are to be complimented. At all times they informed the crowd of what was going on and the names of the important participants. And, too, those in charge of the meet added a few devices that made the event more pleasing to watch. The lines for the javelin, discuss and shot were well marked so that the distances made could be easily determined. Finally, there were not too many people on the field interfering with the vision of the spectators. Taking everything into consideration the recent relays were a huge success. After the coronation the Dionne quintet as wards of the Crown will have the distinction of having had three-step-fathers in as many years—George V, Edward VIII, and George VI Official University Bulletin Notice due at Cunclave's Office at 1 p.m., preceding regular publication day and 11:30 a.m. for the release. Vol. 34 TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1937 No. 136 --have been apparent to the critical females; they are still hard to please. The exact object of their search has always been rather vague to us, so in finding them we face the challenge, we're putting the screens on the Women, how do you like your men? ADVANCED STANDING COMMISSION. There was a view that the Advanced Standing Commission of the W.W.A. should move House. Sam Halper will talk on "The History of the Leftist Movement." Everyone interested is invited to listen. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION There will be a meeting at 4:30 in afternoon in Room C. Myers hall. Students and faculty members are welcome.-Keith Davis, President. COLLEGE FACULTY. The April meeting of the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been postponed until Tuesday, April 27. E. H. Lindley, President. FRESHMAN MEN: There will be a regular meeting of the Freshman Convocation 7:00 in the Dvoozhee, Chairman. KAPPA PHI. There will be a regular meeting at 6:45 this evening at 1209 Temple St.-Avis Peters K U. SYMPHONY The regular orchestra reserves will be held today in Conrad Ad. auditorium K - O. MATHEMATICS CLUB: The Mathematics Club group picture will be taken on the north steps of the Administration building at 12.20 on Thursday. Members please be prompt - Atrid Hemphil, President. NEWMAN CLUB: The Newman Club will hold a religious meeting in the parish hall at 7:30 this evening. Father Hoffman will speak. All students interest may attend—Virginia Rodriguez, Secretary. QUACK CLUB: There will be a meeting of Quack Club Wednesday evening at 8:15 in the pool room of Robinson gymnasium. Election of officers and the second teclectrical swimming meet will be held. This meeting and pleides practice for pledges. All members and pledges are asked to be present—Maurier Rowlands. SETSE POOC: There will be a picnic and meeting Sunday, April 25. Will return by 7:30. Please call for reservations by Wednesday night to save time. Visit k-clark - Catherine Holmes, Harold Dyer Co-Chairman. SIGMA XI: Sigma Xi in co-operation with the Convocations Committee and student branches of A. I.E.E. in a speech, denunciation lecture, and Adventure. Electricity Thomas, Research Engineer of the Westinghouse Electric and manufacturing company, at 8 p.m. today in ballroom, Secretary to the public—W. H. Schowe, Secretary, Sigma Xi. SNOW ZOOLOGY CLUB: The regular supper meeting of the Snow Biology Club will be held at the Johnson Nelson of the Biochemistry department will speak on Aspects of the Cancer Problem”-Richard L. Davis. TAU SIGMA: There will be a regular meeting at 7:30 this evening. A special program on the modern dance has been planned which should prove interesting to all members—Mary Ellen Miller, President. **WORLD AFFAIRS COMMISSION:** There will be a meeting of the World Affairs Commission this Wednesday. We are going to the Uritarian Church to see the movie "Spain in Flames." It will begin at the commission will be 10 cents. 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CHICAGO • BOYTON • MANSFIELD CAROLINA Entered as second class matter, September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, Kan. The Roving Reporter Conducted by Fred Littoy Hope springs eternal, so woman has not yet given up her quest for the perfect man. Throughout each of his stages of evolution, from the prehistoric Neanderthal man to the modern diggi, flaws of imperfection Catherine Ehke, £40: "My model of perfect maintenance beads, brains, a good dancer, and be willing to drop things. I have been told that Looks come after that, I suppose." Betty Ruth Smith, fa37. "I prefer brain over brawn, but both would be nice. A sense of humor is essential, and he must at least be a gentleman. And play the oboe." Um-hum. Jean Bailley, e'cuch. "I cannot commit myself. I might hurt somebody's feelings." When there are so many, And she really thinks she knows a man who answers that description. We can find women, plenty of women who could tell you otherwise. 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