6
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXIV
PARTY HEADS MAY REVAMP HILL POLITICS
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 19. 1937
Drastic Change May Be In Store For Student Government If Accord Is Reached
WOULD CUT COUNCIL
Divides University Into Four Representation Districts
Sweeping revision of the system of men's student government, which would involve as one of its major points reducing Council membership, was proposed last night in a tense drawing up by John Phillip, c37, president of the M.S.C. and member of the Pachaeamac party; Bob Thorpe, c37, of the P.S.G.L. party; and Dale Kansam, of the University Daily Kansam.
The plan as it was drawn up with alternate suggestions for some points will be presented to Bill Gough, T39 president of the Pachacamac party and Tony Immel, T38, chairman of P.S.G.L. at 11:30 this morning for acceptance, rejection or revision. Applications of these party heads the plan will be submitted to the parties for final acceptance Sunday evening.
Reducing the membership of the Council to 17, the plan calls for the division of the University into four proprational representation districts School of Medicine, School of Law, School of Medicine; district two, School of Pharmacy, School of Fine Arts, School of Business, School of Education; third three, School of Engineering and Arts, School of Science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
It has not been definitely decided how the 17 representatives will be distributed among the districts.
Candidates for president of the Council will run in the same manner as other candidates. Alternate plans have been suggested for the election of the president. One would secure the party securing the majority in the Other the plan would call for an all-University vote to select the president from one of the two leading candidates for Council seats. The secretary and treasurer of the Council would be chosen by the Council in its membership, or the treasurer who is the defeated presidential candidate.
INSTRUCTORS FOR SUMMER ANNOUNCED IN BULLET!
The formulators point out that this plan will maintain the most capable men in Council service, whereas the top of the leading men each year.
No decision has been reached on the tentative plans that would set the election date and restrict the campaign period.
Summer school will begin June 9 and will end August 4 for all schools, excepting the School of Design, which will not close until August 13.
NUMBER 117
Visiting instructors announced in the Summer Session Bulletin will be L. B. Brooks, A.M., Principal of North High School, Wichita; Mr. Helen Snyder, Jamaica, New York, Richard Maddux, Ph.D., professor of Educational Psychology, State Teachers College Indiana, Penn.; William C. Smith, Ph.D., professor of sociology, William Jewell College, Liberty, Maryland, Melbo, Ph.D., supervisor of elementary Melbo, Ph.D., supervisor of public School, Oakland, Calif.
The Summer Session catalogue is now available in the Teacher's Placement bureau.
EUNICE NORTON, PIANIST,
IN MUSIC WEEK FESTIVA
Miss Norton and Dailies Frantz, who appeared on the same program about three years ago, are among the pianists now being promoted by the National Broadcasting Artists Service which sponsors many of the musical artists before the public today and recently presented Miss Norton at a recital in New York City.
Eunice Norton, a young pianist of New York City will be the featured artist of the Music Week Festival, to be held May 2 to May 9. The Young American Artists Program which sponsors Miss Norton, at the public school, will be the public those young artists who show a promising musical career.
Language Association In Convention Here
Linguists Will Hear Many Speakers in
Fraser
The annual convention of the Kansas Modern Language Association will be held all day tomorrow at the University. Dr E. F. Engel, priest of the association, said he expects 100 teachers of modern languages to attend.
The general session will begin at 10 a.m. in Fraser theater. The program will be as follows: K. U. Welcome Its Visitors! Chancellor K. H. Lindley; address: "The Psychologist's Approach to the Teaching of Foreign Languages." R. A. Schwegwett of the School of Education "Modern Research in German Language and Literature." Dr. Otto Springer, chairman of the department of German; "The Approach to Language Teaching." Dr. Charles Qualia, chairman of the department of romance languages; "Report on the Status of State Adoptions of Modern Language Texts." J. W. Carman, assistant romance language; and some comedy language, and some executive president, Doctor Engel, on the teaching of modern foreign languages in Germany.
A luncheon will be served at 12:30 in the Memorial Union building, at which Mrs. Jan Chiapuso will three songs, one in each of the three languages. a trio, composed of Marguerite Burk, c37, cell; Mary Jane Bruce, fa39, piano; and Charlene Barber, fa39, violin, will play.
Any of the faculty or students who are interested in attending these meetings are invited.
OVER THE HILL
Cox a Visitor Yesterday
Forrest B. Cox, University of Colorado basketball coach and former NBA guard, said his friends here yesterday. "Frosty's returning to Boulder from Chicago where he attended the National Baseball Association meeting Riffe Rue Is Dame
Rifle Range Is Open Again
Riley Moore Withdraws
The rifle range in the basement of Fowler Shops, which has been close since Tuesday for the annual ordinance of all weapons and instruments to the department of military science and tactics, opens yesterday.
Riley Moore, c37, who was completing his journal course here the previous summer, went from school to accept a position on the branch of the International Harvester company. Mr. Moore will make his home in Topken after Monday.
Arthur Woodcock, 73, died recently at his home in Pasadena, Calif. He fund to establish an annual grant for the best service to Pasadena for the year. Woodcock is survived by his wife, Amy; 82, Alpha Chi Sigma Meets in City.
twelve members of Alpha Chi Sigma, honorary chemical fraternity and a meeting of the professional branch of the college city San Diego. The group were dinner guests of the Sheffield steel district, which they visited on inspection.
Chem Club Meeting Postponed
The meeting of the Chemistry Club which was scheduled for yesterday to take a trip to Kansas City made by several bots of Alpha Chi Sigma, honorary national fraternity. The meeting will be held Thursday after Easter vacation.
Harper Speaks at Colloony
C. Allen Harper, 31, of the James A. Harper supply company, Kansas City spoke yesterday at the pharmacy board meeting on the state and federal laws affecting health and the merchandising of drugs. He stressed the need of a healthcare system, such as now in effect in Sweden and other European countries.
Thirteen students under the direction of the Rev. Sean daughter, will visit Vince's Last Supper at the First Church Vince's last supper at 7:45 p.m. The characters will attempt to convey emotions of the early disciples after announcements of Christ that "mourn" his death.
Stainer's "Cruciacion will be presented by the vested Wesleyan Chancal Church, at the first Methodist Episcopal Church, at the first Sunday School, 10.45 am. The under the direction of Dorothy Holm, 31, and is composed of 65 Uni-richt, 28 Wright, gr. Richard O'Donnell, c38, and Herlan Loyd will be the solists.
Choir To Present 'Crucifixion'
The accompaniment will be fur-
est in an ensemble course.
Carroll Newman, Wal-
ton Ingham, c. 37, cellist; Anna Lee
Ingham, c. 38, cellist; Guy Cris
Simpson, organist.
To Present 'Last Supper'
The cast is as follows: Edmont't roen-
t Ben D'Connell, c38; Ben Mandeville, c38;
Cook, c78; Melvin R. Hefty, c39;
Glen Richardson, c40; Major M. Glen
Richardson, c40; Major M. Lawrence C. Clayton, c39; Hoon, hown, hown, hown,
Lambert, c38; Iden Long, c39;
Fine Arts Officers Elected
Carolyn Bailey, fau'37, was elected student president of the School of Fine Arts; catered. The officers included a dean, office for the rest of the semester.
Carolyn Bailey Is Elected President Katherine Hurd, Vice-President
Katherine Hurd, fa'38, will be vice-president; and Marlin Wright fa'37, is the new secretary-treasurer. Other nominees were: for President, Bob Briggs, fa'38; for vice-president, Hazel Rupellman fa'38; and for secretary-treasurer Aldene Kizler, fa'38.
The Y.W.C.A. is the fourth and final organization to accept the united front proposal embodied in the constitution for the Council for Socia Action but has so amended the authority of the Council as to make it impossible for that organization to express and previous consent of the governing bodies of each constituent organization.
Y.W.C.A. Accepts United Front With Revisions
The original purpose of the group is, according to the constitution, "to work more effectively for the achievement of our common purpose." It the YWCA.A government organizations and thus written into the constitution of the Council for Social Action, co-ordinate action on the part of the four groups to achieve a united front on specific issues. More importantly entail the ratification of that unified front instead of the four as at present.
Group Amends The Plar To Need Approval Of Each Body On Moves
Rex Conner, 'fa'uml; Bruce Lamba
fa'uml; Curtis Johnson, 'fa'40; and
Worth Blair, 'fa'38, each directed one
in the second group of the concert.
The University second division land under the direction of James Dyck, Ponce City, Okla., preside over afternoon in the University Auditorium.
Another amendment proposed by Y.W.C.A. is a reworking of that part of the organization's purpose dealing with peace action. It has eliminated the phrase calling for "the abolition of O.P.C." asking instead for "the development of a coalition against R.O.T.C. here and nationally." Phrases dealing with "the limitation of armaments by the United States, with or without international agreement" and "the defeat of the War Department's general mobilization and conscription plans" have covered in the rewriting as they are covered in the rewriting, "any perilent national issue which may arise."
AUTHORIZED PARTIES
Previously, the Y.M.C.A. and the American Student Union had ratified the constitution without amendment. The Peace-Action committee and of these organizations, approving the constitution, but amending it.
VAN DYCK DIRECTS BAND IN AFTERNOON CONCERT
Friday, March 19 Fireside Forum, parish house, 12 p.m.
The next step is the ratification of amendments by the four member groups. The organizing committee, chairmaned by Paul Moritz, c39 re-submit the constitution with amendments to the four organizations
Robert M. Davis, professor of law, will direct a practice court case by students of the School of Law at the court room of Green Hall tonight.
Friday, March 19
Attorneys in the case will be Will Smith, 137; Walter Carpenter, 138; Glen Crasson, 137; and Peter Genes, 137 vs. Hugh Randall, 139; Myron S. Steere, Je, 137; Keith Witscher, 137; and Robert Ferris 137.
Saturday, March 29
Women's Pan-Hellenic party,
Union Ballroom, 12 p.m.
LAW STUDENTS WILL HOLD PRACTICE COURT TONIGH
ELLIZZBETH MECUAR.
Adviser of Women for the Joint
Student Affairs.
Fascism Comes From Problems U.S. Now Faces
Gradual Adjustment May Save America From Dictators Of Europe
"If you would understand, although not forgive, that apparent political insanity of Germany and Italy today, you must investigate the systems of stresses, both economic and geographic, which now hold away over central Europe," said Dr. Paul L. Dengler, world-famous authority on international education, discussing "The New Germany and Her Schools," in Fraser theater yesterday afternoon.
Both Fascism and Nazi-ism proceed on the same principle—that "the community in the only existing part of it, and that the part of the individual community." Doctor Dengler pointed out. "The only difference lies in the fact that Germany draws her communal lines on a basis of race and morality, while Italy differentiates only a basis of political nationalism."
These are philosophies of emergency and despair–pressure philosophies—he emphasized, and education, like everything else in these countries, is made to conform with them. All teaching must be made to lead a single goal, the development of my people. The sole problem of German schools today is to develop leaders for the future. To this end, promising children are selected at the age of six years. They are given special training in the primary schools, and are inducted into the Hitler Youth organization at 14. When they have finished the “gymnasium” (high school) they are ready for the modern German universities. These institutions are no longer suitable for scientific research, but merely competency and professors, for the development of leadership and the betterment of the German people as a race.
'Philosophies of Despair'
"America Has Similar Problem"
America is faced with a similar, although not so imperative, problem as the nations of central Europe—the further adjustment of the individual to society, Doctor Dengler believes. "I am interested in watching how you meet this situation," he said in conclusion. "You believe in the principles of liberal democracy, you want to be democratic, but even so you realize that there is something a little wrong. You have slums, have exploitation, strikes, even as we do. Already your government is playing an increasingly important role. But you have a opportunity to perform this readjustment gradually, without swiping completely over to the extreme of dictatorship. I wonder how you will solve it."
The 85 men now registered at the Kansas Water and Sewage Work convention here, were told of the scores of potential health hazards due to the water treatment. W. Scott Johnson, chief engineer of the Illinois State Health Department.
Missouri Health Official Speaks At Convention
At the present time, courses are offered by the extension divisions of both the University and Kansas State College which will prove of great value to any municipal employee interested in them.
Conduct Vitamin Tests
George March, municipal consultant for the League of Kansas Municipalities, spoke before the convention yesterday afternoon.
Dr. Henry Werner, state food analyst, is conducting tests in the state food laboratory in the Chemistry Department of commercial orange juices.
Although a relatively small number of men had registered at the convention yesterday, it is estimated that more than 40 are attending the meetings who have attended. More men are expected to register today. Last year 64 members of the conference attended the annual banquet; so far 43 tickets have been sold and we are expected that the attendance at the banquet this year will exceed that of last.
Swimming pools, dairies, and hospitals were talked of by Mr. Johnson as well as plumbing defects.
Will Begin Summerfield Tests Here Tomorrow
Elimination Process Ends With Final Exams April 23-24
Competition for Summerfield scholarships will draw high school seniors from this part of the state here tomorrow in the ninth annual Tea Tasts will be given in other cities of Kansas for the convenience of aspirants.
No place for dullards, the preliminary tests include only the highest one or two ranking students from each school. April 23 and 24 will find 30 or 35 contestants who have escaped elimination here for the final examination. Ten or twelve of this group will receive scholarships.
Solon Summerfield, University graduate and New York manufacturer, established the scholarship. Fortunate holders receive aid, the amount determined by their need of assistance, may receive it four years if they maintain high scholastic standing.
Significance of Creeds Discussed by Speakers
"The liberal Judasian faith has come to believe that the dispersion of Jews over the whole world was not a punishment, but rather a chance for Jews to mingle with other peoples and to spread their ideas of justice, righteousness, love, justice, justice, justice," Baron at Spooner-Thayer last night. Rabbi Baron, of Temple B'nai Jeshurun of Leuvenworth, and the Rev. Mr. J. F. King, of the Plymouth congregational church of Lawrence spoke on the panel: "The Significance of Creeds" as part of the Rev. Dr. Eleanor M. Sponsored by the different religious organizations on the campus.
'Each to Own Religion'
As a further elaboration on the Jewish faith, Rabbi Baron said that the Jews are looking forward to a time when there will be over the whole world, the perfectability of man, brought on, not by a miracle, but by the hand of man. He also recognizes the right of all people in own religion, and attempts to force the Jewish belief on no one.
"When you say you don't believe in creeds, you yourself are stating that the Rev. Mr. King second speaker you the Rev. Mr. King "Whenever you try to make an intellectual frame for any religious experience, you are formulating your own personal creed," he continued, "any religion, even atheism, has one."
'Creeds as Museum Pieces'
Most of our official Christian creeds are so outdated that they have been thrown away from the museum pieces, he said. 'Not a single of them was drawn up in a modern world. Our job is to reconcile them to a scientific conception of our surrealism, but this is practically impossible.'
Miss Ellen Payne, Secretary of Y.W.C.A., presided at the meeting and introduced the speakers. At conclusion of their main speech, Ms. Payne given the opportunity of questioning each other further. The meeting was then made an open forum. Charles C. Webber, secretary of the Epacopal Federation for Social Service, gave a "Social Action in a Re-Interpretation of Religion" at Sponer-Thayer museum at 4:30 p.m. today.
WOMEN'S SWIMMING SQUAD WORKS OUT AT WASHBURN
Miss Ruth Hoover, assistant professor of physical education, took 10 women swimmers to Topaek yesterday to practice in the Washburn pool for the Women National Television Team between March 15 and April 15. The Washburn pool is regulation size. The University pool is not.
Those women making the trip are: Rachel Kiene, c 'encl; Delos Woods. c 'encl; Jean Bailey. c 'encl; Helen Geis, c 'encl; Jane Ilaney. c '40; Mary Lynch. c 'encl; Larry Lynch. c 'encl; Isabel Spiegel. c 'encl; Harrison, f a37; Ruth Worley, c 'encl; and Lillian Peterson, assistant instructor of physical education.
EWING LEAVES HOSPITAL AFTER EXTENDED ILLNESS
Frank C. Ewing, fa'37, who was operated on for acute appendicitis at Watkins Memorial hospital Nov. 12, Monday for his home at Estancia. He will be at Estancia valescing from his illness. Ewing will return to school next semester.
HUNDREDS MEET DEATH IN SCHOOL
Gas From Pipeline or Wells Given as Probable Cause Of Texas Blast; Superintendent Estimates 500-1000 Children Dead, Many More Injured In Scene Of Horror
Overton, Texas, March 18—(UP)—More than five hundred children were reported killed in an explosion which destroyed the big New London high school near here today.
The blast centered in the boiler room of the great brick structure and blew through the auditorium of the building where 730 teachers and students were massed.
The gas may have come from nearby oil wells, or from a
It was believed the explosion resulted from an accumulation of gas in the boiler room.
Marshall George Heckert of Fredonia called local authorities yesterday telling them that C. W. Fleming, Fred's father, had received a wire from Princeton, Ill., saying that the boy was not there.
Pi Kappa Lambda Officers To Meet in Chicago
Rumors as to Fleming's whereabouts, that have been circulating about the Campus, have been found and have been found to be false.
Sheriff Fred Vogel received word yesterday that Frederic Fleming, missing University student is not at the home of his grandmother in Toulou, IL, or that of his aunt, Miss Jessie Fleming of Primetown, Ill.
No Trace of Fleming At Relatives in Illinois
The Fleming's are worried over the disappearance of their son and can advance no reason for his leaving school. The fact that he took no extra clothes with him and that he left without telling anyone that he planned to go are unusual feature of his disappearance.
WOMEN'S PAN-HEL GROUP WILL DANCE TO BLACKBUREN
With the net proceeds from the party, the Pan-Hellenic Council will establish a scholarship fund to be granted to some security girl.
Attendance at the party is expected to be much greater this time year. There are also all-osterion women who may attend only 10 from each house were allowed. Betty Sterling, fa38, is in charge of the ticket-selling com-
Red Blackburn's orchestra will furnish the music at the woman's annual Pan-Hellenic party tomorrow in the Memorial Union ballroom.
Attend Convention Soon
The national officers of Pi Kappa Limada, national honorary musical organization, Dean D. M. Swartbont, president-general; C. S. Skilton, vice-president general; Karl Kueisterstern, secretary-general; and Laurel E. An-tertien-general, all from the School of Fine Arts to attend the biennial convention of the society to be held in Chicago March 26 and 27.
An illustrated booklet of the society, now numbering some 16 chapters with more than 1700 members, is being printed by Dean Swarthout with the assistance of Mr. Krucerstier and will be ready for distribution next two weeks. It is the first publication of its kind issued by the society.
PACHCMACS CELEBRATE
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
Sixty-five Pachacamac celebrated the party's twenty-fifth anniversary with a banquet last night in the Memorial Union building. W. S. Norris, 13, Salina city attorney; G. E. Willis, 14, Topeka; and 'Red Crum,' 30, Mo., were graduates who talked to Jones, 78, tomastert; Eddie Rice, 139; John Milton Phillips, c37; and Bill Gough, 739, also spoke.
Westminster A Capella choreographed under the direction of M. D. Swarthout will present the "Passion Choralogue" Sunday morning at the First Presbyterian church This choralogue portrays the principal events of Passion Week in a dramatic manner by the use of a narrator, a musical background of an a capella choir, and an occasional solo voice. Martin Maloney, c37, will act as narrator.
Choir To Present Choralogue
*in one of several gas pipelines which pass near the school. The boiler of the school's heating plant also was operated by gas,
Estimates 630 Dead
Rr. C. Barbour, field superintendent for the Humble Oil and Refining company, estimated that 630 children and teachers were dead when he appealed to his company in Houston for help.
W. C. Shaw, superintendent of the school, which was known locally as the largest rural school in the world, taught between 500 and 1,000 students were killed.
Four hours after the blast that were 100 bodies in Henderson, 150 in Overton, and 2 in Kilgore. It was estimated that at least 50 bodies, many without arms or legs, lay on the ground near the wrecked building. The other bodies were reported to be in the wreckage.
Blew Top Off Building
"When the building exploded, the wind blew off," Barbaird said. "Then it cracked back on top of the wreckage and fire broke out."
Slaw, another early resurgent, reported that only the north wall of the building remained standing. Another wall had been sheared away almost at the ground, he said. Rescue workers massed at the ruins from a score of communities in northern east Texas oil fields. Living and dead were carried to the small Overdor hospital until it overflowed.
Mrs. Joe Merka, a telephone operator, was the first person to reach the shattered building after the blast. She found a scene of horror.
"Ninety per cent of the children were dead or dying," she said. "They were horribly mangled. There were a few survivors clinging to the ruined walls. Everywhere children were lying about. Some were lacking limbs and others had been mutilated even more shockingly."
Only One Wall Standing
The churches soon were filled with dead and injured children, and 100 bodies were taken to Henderson. Many of the inmates were reported to be in the ruins.
Parents rushed hysterically about from one improved morgue to another to find their children. Rev. R. J. Jackson, of the New London church said "there are scenes that would fear your heart out."
Jackson organized volunteers from Overton to take charge of grief stricken parents and sent others out to patrol the roads which were jammed with residents of the region. The school in the heart of an area of great oil capacity was known as the richest school in the district.
SPEAKER FOR FINE ARTS CONVOCATION IS SELECTED
The Annual Fine Arts Day All-University Convocation, which will be held on the morning of May 4, in the University auditorium, will as speaker Rudolph Ganz, celebrate music and music educator, according to the announcement made yesterday from the School of Fine Arts office.
Mr. Ganz has been chosen as toast-master for the annual banquet at the meetings of the Music Teachers National Association for the past two years. He has also conducted master classes in piano and has been doing considerable lecture work at college book throughout the country. Mr. Ganz must bring part in the program of the Kama State Music Teachers Association convention which was held this month.