PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 1926 Comment On Purchasing Books "Co-operative business," says a Department of Labor bulletin, "differs from profit business in spirit and purpose, as well as in method and structure." Illustrative of this difference in spirit, a Hill professor received a call from one of the Lawrence book stores. The text used in one of his courses wasn't selling very well. Members of the class were evidently getting together in two's and three's to buy the book. Couldn't the professor give an open book quiz, so that each member of the class would have to buy a book? The professor now suggests to his classes that each two or three members own a book in common, and guarantees no open book quizzes. For years the students have been contributing to the profits of the privately-owned book stores of Lawrence. It is not difficult to see the savings which could be effected through a co-operative book store. It is reasonable to presume that the average student will spend at least four dollars a semester on new books. With an enrollment of 4,000, one finds that over $18,000 worth of new books are bought by students each semester, or about $33,000 worth a year. Faculty members get 20 per cent discounts. Draw your own conclusions about the margin upon which book stores operate. As for used books, the subject is too painful to dwell upon. Many of the large eastern universities maintain co-operative societies for the students. At Harvard, not only books, but typewriters and school supplies of all kinds, and even clothing, are purchased by students at a considerable saving. Once every two or three years there has been an abortive attempt to arouse interest in a co-operative book store at Kansas. Why doesn't it get a better reception? No one seems to know. One thing is certain: unless the students evince an interest in saving themselves some money, the administration has no reason to support such a proposal. If there is to be a co-operative book store for the students, the students must demand it. Columbia's Blue Shirts Its membership now nearly 200, a newly formed organization at Columbia University, calling itself the Columbia Blue Shirts, proposes to conduct counter action and counter strikes in protest to the activities of liberal students and plans to "give voice to heretofore inarticulate conservative student opinion." Such a proposed line of action seems, according to the American traditions of democracy, free speech and rights of assemblage, or be justifiable, even praiseworthy, if conducted on a same intellectual level. The Blue Shirts, however, do not plan to conduct forums for discussion and questioning but rather choose to arouse students by mass calcinesthes and song fests, reminiscent of Nazi youth programs. They further intend to seize control of or disrupt liberal organizations by joining such clubs en masse. Though the Blue Shirts stand opposed to "both Communism and Fascism," the Columbia Spectator, undergraduate daily newspaper, declared the group a "potentially dangerous outfit and not to be dismissed lightly. The name of the group connotes a Fascist movement. Right now," the Spectator concludes, "we are primarily interested in choosing the nearest and choicest concentration camp." The only activity of the Blue Shirts so far has been the sending of a letter to President Nicholas Murray Butler and Dean Herbert Hawkes of Columbia College praising "their judicious handling of the 'Burke Case.'" (Robert Burke is a Columbia student who was denied readmission to the College because of his part in a demonstration in front of Dr. Butter's home as a protest against Columbia's sending a delegation to the anniversary celebration of Heidelberg University in Germany.) Why Father Cougblin Quit According to a statement recently issued by the Reverend Charles E. Coughlin, radio is losing one of its brightest and most scintillating stars. The priest of the airways announces as the reason for his cessation of broadcasts the fact that his favored candidate in the late election, William Lemke, polled scarcely 10 per cent of the nine million votes which was the supposed strength of the priest's National Union for Social Justice. His policy of ceasing broadcasts, adopted "in the best interests of the people," shows up a strange inconsistency in the actions of the once militant priest. Almost it would seem that the Father is losing the courage of his convictions. Father Coughlin tempers his statement, however, with the confident assertion that his cause is not dead, that it merely lies dormant, and assures us that "it will live as long as truth lives, because the sixteen principles of the union are immortal." In the past, leaders in the fight for social justice and reform have not been wont to desert their causes in the face of what might be con- sidederent temporary setbacks. Any faith which is termed "immortal truth" would seem to be deserving of better treatment than that with which Father Coughlin has treated his espoused cause; likewise, contrary to his statement, it would seem that "in the best interests of the people," the truth should be kept ever before them. While Father Coughlin still maintains at least an outward faith in his cause, which enables him to maintain some kind of front, it is obvious that inwardly he is acknowledging failure, and the alibi which he offers is too films; to pronounce him a good loser. On Mince Pie and Things "If two trains shall meet at an intersection, neither shall proceed until the other has gone." So reads one of the many peculiar laws to be found on the Kansas statute books. As if that were not enough, it is against the law' to make mince pie, grow sunflowers, put on an exhibition of snake-eating, and what not. The mince pie idea came into being because of the recipe calling for the adding of a bit of brandy to the concoction. Why sunflowers shouldn't be grown, few can say, and who in the world would want to put on an exhibition of snake-eating? One of the funnier laws of this state, though like those mentioned above, practically unenforced, is one that prohibits the possession, transportation, selling or being disorderly while under the influence of intoxicating beverages. Campus Opinion Editor Daily Kansan: So long as the Kanan is carrying on a campaign to better the football situation and school spirit, why not get to the bottom of the issue without mining any words and crucifying innocent bystanders. The merchants of Lawrence have always tried to shield the University to produce a winning athletic program that would share toward building a stadium, Union building, maintaining the football and other things too valuable to remain here. The Merchants has failed to co-operate in working for the mutual interest of both the city of Lawrence and the Uni- It is well to note that our home-coming game this year drew a crowd of but 11,000. Forty men, half owning activity tickets, went to Lincoln to watch the game. Would they ever come home? Do you wonder why? Why not work for a change of policy that will allow K U to have a team that will draw players from other schools by other schools of the Big Six? In the past fifteen years we have had some of the best coaches in America, but they were unable to produce teams here that even stacked up with the best players in history. The one team of the world champion footballers of Detroit; "Moon" Mullins, of St. Benedict, who has won 90 per cent of his games since he left K. U.; Lynn Walford, Northwestern; Franklin "Cappie" Cappen, Michigan U.; Jimmy Johnson, Michigan U., as far as producing outstanding teams is concerned. "It is something deeper than the coaching staff. It is as the administration throws its hands up in haring or boaring to me that our football team will never be anything but an underdog and a detriment to the name of the UA." Disillusioned students come to K. U. expecting to see big-time football, and because we have an administration that is strictly opposed to "over-emerging" players, I am surprised to decide that it is the fault of the coach. I am surprised to the staff of the Kansas, "The Official Student Paper," fall into the same old rut, like a flock of green freshmen, and start a campaign that may reach its ultimation by riding another good Perhaps it will be a favor to him, but it certainly will be a disgrace to the University. Editor Daily Kansan: Max W. Potter Some may say that anything done, to be effective for peace, must be done by patient fast-finding and fact-dissemination; that the problem is complex and emotion directed to its solution bumps against a hard wall. But war is made possible by mass response. The difference is that not why wage peace in its respect, as war is waged? The dramatics department is to be commended for its production of "Bury the Dead." Aside from its artistic worth, the play has great value in treating a subject of supreme importance to the life of all of us. Why is it that we always ask, "Is war inevitable and not," "Is peace impossible?" How can we read a statement by our secretary of state that another world war might bring a period of night not unlike the one which followed the bombing of a chill running down our spines? We have forgotten that "War is Hell." We need to be reminded. Henry Barker, Executive Secy. K. I. Peace-Action Committee EL ATENEO. El Ateneo will play a piano will grant consist of a piano so Brazil's Rhipady in G Minor supplementary material. It's supplementary material. A1LChE. The A1LChE will meet tonight in Room 203 in the Chemistry building. Vol. 34 November 11, 1936 No. 45 L 255 W. Rieker, "Secretary CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION be a meeting at 7:55 Thursday morning in Room C, Myers hall. Students and faculty members are welcome. Keith David, President Official University Bulletin JAY JANES. There will be this afternoon in Room 212 Beaulieu Plaun, President MEN'S STUDENT COUNCIL up of the Men's Student Council tonight at 8 o'clock. The Men's Student Council will meet on Wednesday. MID-Week DANCEs dance night dance original Union ballroom. Stag limit—200. Miller, Secretary ANIMATION: There will day long meetings with key member are wel- Keith Davis, President hold a regular meeting of the press by Helen Toller Dr. Quaial will give pain and Mexico City as John Hoover, President a regular meeting at 4:30 William Zapunac, Secretary There will be a free mid- term 12 - 8 o'clock in the Mam- nies. W. W. Cobrane, Manager W. W. Cobrane, Manager Eighteen Years Later---And What Are Students Doing for Peace Promotion? PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES. Freshmen will change to the second half semester at Thursday, November 12; sophomores on Friday, Nov. 13. Department of Physical Education By Philip Stratton, c'37, and Henry Barker, c'38 Eighteen years since the Aristocracy was signed but how safe is democracy now? Most of the republics established after the War have been replaced by dictatorships. Students of international affairs tell us that the lineup of European powers is the same as it was before Sara eva. Eighteen years ago a war-sick world joyfully received the news of an Armistice. The world had been made "safe for democracy" and a new organization, the League of Nations, was being formulated. With that came a wave of smaller sailies in 1918, peace seemed assured. A mighty effort to overthrow the dogma of war was begun by every civilized nation. Battlefields were plowed up to make room for crops. Millions of soldiers returned home to their families after months of fear they had been diverted into other channels than waste, and the task of rebuilding was under way. Eighteen years—it's a long time. Most of us do not remember the Great War. Our only recollection was that no one so badly told of the relief from the grim horror of that might struggle. "Over There" and "It's a Long Way to Tippery" vaguely recalled the heroic ways at the Front might have had. Eighteen years, and once again Europe is threatened with war. Rumblings in the Far East, actual warfare in Italy and Spain, print to another conflict. Whether near or far, it seems inevitable. Nations hopefully bankrupt, unable to pay off their last war debt, are strangling to build up armies and navies. Peace force is the byword. Is Democracy Safe? Today, millions will celebrate Armsmace day but millions more will sorrowfully honor their war dead. The number of fallen soldiers countless tombs of unknown soldiers By E. R. Elbel Do Students Care? And what of the college students of today? What part are they playing in this Armistice celebration? ing in this Armistice celebration? Many, it is sad to relate, give no thought to the problems which they treat with force. The most obvious others who are seriously striving to make the world safe for civilization: A great surge of feeling, a desire for peace, on the part of these students has culminated in the formation of myriad peace committees which have rallied around three leaders—the National Council for Peace War, a political action group with an international orientation; the National Peace Conference, an organization for the declaration of principles by some 34 large participating organizations, including many national church bodies; and the Emergency Peace Campaign, launched just this year for the purpose of deepening peace sentiment among members of American life, labor, religion, women's groups and youth. Campus Organizations Vary There is no uniformity in peace organizations on college campuses. In some cases, as at the University of Kansas, Peace Work is centered in a campus peace office under the National Council for the Prevention of War. In others, it is carried on by divisions of campus organizations, such as a Peace Caravan group in the Y.M.C.A. A new note in youth peace activities sounded this summer in the activities of the Youth section of the group, which includes her group, this group, more than 200 in number, worked in groups of four or five in the rural areas of the country developing in the ways that seemed best the potential powers force them. TO ALL 10c ANY SEAT Carrying out the second sim, the most recent project was the distribution of some 2500 handballs in the city of Lawrence just before election candidates for national office who took the best stand on peace issues. K.U. Group Regan in 1934 Puff Pant Prom Costumes Have Women Worried K. U. Group Began in 1934 Peace work at the University of Kansas is centered in the Peace Action Committee, which began its life in October, 1924, and has been holding weekly meetings ever since that the organization of the twofold to educate, and to carry on political action. In carrying out the first purpose, the most notable feature has been the roundtable discussions. These were the first of the kind to be held on the campus, and to the Peace Action Committee, as part of starting the forum mans which the University is now experience in. The two years of its work, the committee has held no less than 11 such forums with faculty and students on campus, but the forum is to be hold Nov. 24 on the topic, "Is World War Invented?" The men on the Hill are certainly rating the attention from the fair sex this week. But no matter how subtle or tacitful the girls are, conversation usually lends around to someone else one impulse I could get into "our sex"? The Screen's Most Popular Lovers! STARTS TODAY What A Show! 2 Big Hits It's the Puff Pant Prom! It's rumored that a lot of R.O.T.C. uniforms went suddenly back into mothballs this week—and it takes soooo long to air the camphor out of a wool suit. But then there are people who think the camphor will add atmosphere to the dance. Warner Myrna BAXTER LOY "BROADWAY BILL" No.1 Friday night the girls will have a chance to escort as well as to be es- 140. 2 The Picture That Broke Records! "ONE NIGHT OF LOVE" GRACIE MOORE TULLIO CARMINATI Added Paramount News with Shows 2:30-7:00-9:30 corted. The betting now stands about 5 to 1 that, on the slay, there'll be a lot of "Dutch treats." About the only thing that's really worrying the escorts is the matter of shoes and hair. After all, spike heels do look a bit silly with trousers, but they can be nice if you wear them the prom is just too close to the weekend to have ones hair all planted down and the wave pushed entirely out. It seems likely that a lot of the "mer" are going to look pretty well in their permanent waves and ringlets. But the girls are going to have a real old get-together, with no interference from the men. And the probes—what are the men to do? School of Business To Give CPA Exam Thirty-three students will take examinations for Certified Public Accountants Thursday and Friday PUBLISHER JOHN R. MALONE Editorial Staff University Daily Kansan PUBLISHER JOHN R. MALONE Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS EDITOR-IN-CHEF DATE O'BRIEN News Staff STEVEN DAVID CARL SMITH MANAGING EDITOR DON HUTS CAMPUS EDITOR PHIL SHRATTON NEWS EDITOR DAVE PLAINSKY SOUTHWEST EDITOR RAVENIOL MILKSHARE MISSING EDITOR MARY BAKER TELLARAPH EDITOR JANE BAKER FEATURE EDITOR MARY KRUPTER MAKEUP EDITORS { FRANCES WARE { } KRIENNIE MORGAN SUNDAY EDITOR FRED BLANK F. QUINNSON, BROWN WILLIAM K. DUNN WILLIAM GILLE AJCE HARRISON JACKIE HARDMAN DONALD JOHNSON JOEL SMITH Members MARBON MUNKO JR. 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