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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE. KANSAS
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20.1936
Comment
Failure of Justice
Justice is not only blind, as the legend has it, but is also deaf and dumb if one were to judge by the recent acquittal of Isdore Blumenfield in the Liggett murder case in Minneapolis. It seems that this city has just as well-organized underworld as Kansas City or Chicago ever had.
The defendant was positively identified as the slayer of the Minneapolis crusader by the victim's wife and another person. Blumenfield's albi was severely shaken by the prosecution but evidently the jury considered not the facts of the case but the vengeance of Blumenfield's fellow *gangsters* if an unfavorable verdict were returned.
Upon hearing the verdict, the defendant's wife severely criticized the Minneapolis police and Governor Olson for the handling of the case and the connection of Olson with the underworld. In light of the verdict reached It appears that her accusations might be founded on fact.
Liggett was a militant publisher who exposed alleged connections between politicians and the gangster element. His murder was undoubtedly in retaliation for his editorial attacks. The defendant had been connected with the persons accused by Liggett and the prosecution established a motive on the grounds of retaliation.
From the facts which appeared in newspaper accounts of the evidence presented in the trial there seems to be little doubt of Blumenfeld's guilt. However, a jury found that such was not the case and acquitted him. It seems to be another case where American justice gave way before the threats of gangsters and crooked politicians.
"Continued Cold Weather"
"Continued cold weather" has been for the past several weeks the general weather forecast of the entire nation. Gripped in the severest winter in years, practically the entire nation has suffered. The press of the country almost daily relates through pictures, headlines, and stories the handworks of "Old Man Winter" at his worst.
Coal shortages; whole towns cut-off, humans and animals alike marooned on ice flows; transportation and communication brought to a standstill; mining camps wiped out by snowslides; many dead from exposure; firemen able to adequately combat the flames. All because Mother Nature has given her blacksheep son, Winter, a free hand.
Besides the suffering, however, the frigid conditions has its lighter aspects. Automobiles cut queer capers on the highways; dash unsuspectingly into snow ploughs that apparently were whirlwinds; and in one case, even alleged to have made a complete loop-the-loop over another passing car. It has given some, heretofore but observers, a chance to taste winter sports. It has caused others to repent their slanderous weather remarks made during last August's heat waves. And better still, has given the younger generations who have before been forced to remain silent a free tongue in voicing their own opinions on the present weather conditions without fear of hearing. "Now back in---"
Public Record
"Just so it will be a matter of public record and would not be a surprise to the public should it come out later in some congressional investigation, we wish to state that J. Pierpont Morgan & Co. today renewed its subscription to The Gazette for another year.
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"Looks like money is loosening up around the headwaters of the creek, and times will be better in the spring.
Come again, Help.
—From the Emnoria Gazette.
Nazi Embarrassment
Now, Herr Hitler's position becomes more embarrassing with the announcement that a fund has been raised for the defense of the young Yugoslavian born Jew, David Frankfurter, who last week assassinated Nazi organizer, Dr. Wilhelm Gustloff, physicist at the observatory at Davos, Switzerland.
To let the case go without retaliation is to lose prestige in the Nazi anti-Semitic program but to interfere might bring international complications to say nothing of the adverse publicity among Olympic visitors. To date, the only action taken has been an announcement by propaganda minister Goebbels which bans all Jewish meetings and theater productions in Germany "until further notice."
The appearance of the rather large fund for the young Jew's defense is just another fly in the
Nazi ointment for it shows that many groups condone the crime and that Herr Hitler must indeed be careful in his retaliatory activities.
Campus Opinion
Articles in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the University Daily Kanun. Articles over 200 words in length are subject to cutting by the editor. Contributions on any subject are invited.
Editor Daily Kansan:
It seems to me that in his recent article on Glen Cunningham, Mr. Oakes went out of his way to spread his usual Nazi propaganda. Cunningham was bowed for allegedly unsportmanlike conduct; whether he really did interfere with Mangan or not is a debatable point but there is no doubt that he was booed because of what was going on on the track. Mr. Oakes lumpes together "liberal," radicals and Jews" and blames the booing on them because of Cunningham's stand on Olympic participation despite the fact that Cunningham was unpopular in the East long before the Nazis began to murder their political opponents.
In all of his articles, Mr. Oakes indicates the belief that there is nothing shady going on in Germany and attributes opinions to the contrary to hysteria. I am not acquainted with Mr. Oakes' experiences in Germany, but by his ridiculing the idea of persecution of minorities in that country he puts his word against such strong evidence that there seems to be very little doubt that he is poorly hiding the facts or that he is just uninformed.
James G. McDonald, appointed by the League of Nations to direct the work with refugees from Germany, resigned because of the hopelessness and size of the task. Dees Mr. Oakes intimate that Mr. McDonald is suffering from hysteria, or has he failed to read that report and letter of resignation? (For the information of Mr. Oakes, that report appeared in a respectable Christian magazine. The Christian Century, and not in any radical journal.) And does Mr. Oakes suggest that the German program must be changed so they were suffering from hysteria? If he does, he is certainly over-estimating the power of hysteria and underestimating Nazi brutality and intolerance.
If Mr. Cokes has any intelligent idea to express with regard to the German government and its morris and short-comings, he certainly should be free to express his views. But if Mr. Cokes is not however, is much more suitable for a book entitled "Why I Love Hitler" or something of that sort rather for a reading paper that seeks unbiased information.
S. Suss.
Editor Daily Kansan:
Misunderstanding of the dramatic setup on the campus has brought about the accusation that faculty members of the department of speech and dramatic art are stealing lead parts in theater productions, thereby crowding out student actors. There is no legitimate reason for such a charge.
There are two distinct dramatic groups that produce plays on the campus. One is the University Dramatics Club; the other is the Kansas Players. The dramatic club is composed entirely of students, and its productions are written by students who form the dramatic group corresponds in many respects to a little theater group, and anyone, student, faculty member, or town-person who is interested in the theater may become a member of this organization. The Kansas Players, as a dramatic group, has the privilege to select the members of the theater group. There is no reason to confine this choice to student.
The two organizations should not be confused. One is a student group; the other is not. One uses an all student cast; the other quite justly uses the best available talent regardless of whether that talent belongs to student, faculty member, or an interested person outside of the University circle. B.R.
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN
Notice to D. Ciannelli & Office at 3 p.m. preceding regular publication days and 11:30 a.m. Saturday for Sunday issuance.
Vol. 33 FEBRUARY 20,1936
No.98
--to see **points of interest** the tourists are apt
**Guide to miss.**
COSMOPOLITAN CLUB: There will be a short business meeting of the Cosmopolitan Club on Saturday, Feb 10 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the University of Florida.
Margaret Messenheimer, President.
LIBERAL CLUB AND SLID. There will be a joint meeting of the Liberal Club and the Student League for Industrial Democracy this evening at 8:00 o'clock in the library, an important business meeting will precede the regular program.
KAPPA PSI. There will be a regular meeting of all actives and pledges today at 7:38 p.m. in the Union Building.
Edith Borden.
NEWMAN CLUB. The Newman Club will meet at a parade hall where officers will be held. All Cuban officers registered to us.
Evangeline Clark, President.
Helen Corbett, John Piercey.
RED CROSS EXAMINER'S SCHOOL. Make applications at 102 Robinson Gymnastics. The school will be open on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
W. S.G.A. BOOK EXCHANGE: The W.S.G.A. Book Exchange will be open from 9:00-4:00 daily (except on Sundays).
Katharine Aston, Secretary.
RELAYS COMMITTEE: Applications for freshman members of the Kansas Relays Committee will be received in writing at 165 Robinson Gymnasium not later Wednesday, Feb. 26.
J. S. Payne, Senior Manager.
SIGMA ETA CHI: The regular super meeting of Sigma Eta Chi will be held at the house of Mrs Bayles, 1408 Kentucky Street, at 5:15 o'clock on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Patronesses have charge of the program, please notify Marigold Hall (phone 2846) by Monday evening if you can be present.
Herbert G. Allphin.
Writers' Project Invites Voluntary Articles for American Guide Manual
Kantans will be inspired to see Kansas first, by the American Guide Manual, when it is completed. It will paint a vivid picture of the cultural, historical, aesthetic, recreational, economic, industrial, commercial and industrial.
The Federal Writers' Project, 921-14 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, is soliciting voluntary contributions—such as child papers, these and features articles—from persons outlying communities to help localities represent their localized representations. Copy is coming into the state office, where it is being verified, edited and compiled under the supervision of A. Q. Miller, director. The topics to be included in the manual include history, literature, Indian tribes and reservations, folks, monuments, literature, music, art, education, religion, libraries, museums, health and social work, recreation, transportation, industries, pro-gambling, waterways and conservation.
Tourists speeding through Kansas over coast-to-coast highways or on stream-lined trains, miss the state's cultural, historic and economic traditions. Their interest will be quickened in the sights and advantages Kansas has to offer, with this guide book. Visitors to Kansas would divert their routes in order to visit a landmark, attend a festival, or inspect an industrial field.
The manual is to be published in five regional volumes and will include not only points of interest but also a variety of information which will be of service to school children and business men.
For examples, near Junction City is Logan Grove, the legendary site of Corndorado's disillusionment in his search for the mythical seven cities of Cibola. From the grove, described in 1857 at "a remarkable body of timber" thou-surmounted, all bodies of acorns were gathered last fall and planted in the Plains Shelter Belt.
Peter Pan Park, which Mr. and Mrs William Allen. White gave to Emporia in memory of their daughter Browni's life. Her rose garden in Gage Park, at Topkapi the John Brown Monument at Osawatou; Waconda Springs, near Beloit, described in Margaret Hill McCarter's book. She is also Shawnee Mission near Kansas City, are
Hollywood Film Shop
Hollywood—(UP)—Justice has been denied Leslie Howard because he has been almost forced to become an actor. He isn't fitted for the profession, it isn't a pleasure for him—nearly hard work.
Such statements should be considered, for the person best qualified to know, Howard, is their author.
"I'm not temperamentally gaited to acting," explained the bashful appearing English star of stage and screen. "I have none of the instincts which makes it pleasurable for some. To me it's just hard work."
Howard has announced his determination to return from the foot and Kloes lights when he makes one more picnic appearance in one more stage production.
By his confession, Howard became a star through accident and a matter of pride. He went to war after a short illness. He was haunted by him a feeling of distaste for finance.
His grand finale as a motion picture actor will be in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production *Ragtime*. He says he will fall back on Shakespeare for his final stage event. That will be a role that every actor can play, more lofty, artistic moments, "Hamlet."
When he was back in civilian life after the world conflict, he sought to write plays. To tide him over until his literary efforts were profitable, he accepted roles in small English剧院s and in small GermanCabardboard Lover" created a sensation.
"Nothing else seemed open," he continued, "so I decided to remain an actor. I was medicine. I actually believe I was awful. Then I got thinking it over and decided that I would be a success as an actor."
The determination to overcome something distasteful caused him to study the art of acting—more than he knew, and more would have done in some I liked.
His efforts marked his appearance in London and New York and he was a moderate success. Then he was given the role coveted by many actors in the play *Berkley Square*. His work raised his profile and he had won his triumph before the foilights, but the English persistence to carry on would not let him retire. He devised a formula of portraying a character in motion picture productions and then taking the same play to the footboards. The idea worked out such success that Howard has been both artistically and professionally.
Annual events, which would no doubt attract tourists, if their vacations were guided by attractive information are the Apple Blessing at El Dorado, the Steeple Chase at Ft. Riley, the Kansas Free Fair at Topeka, the Kansas State Fair at Hutuhinson, the North Dakota Welsh Estedford (the Kansas State Music Content) at Emporia, the Newolwh Festival at Independence, the Lindhabor Messiah, the Phillipsburg and the Frontier Fair at Dodge City.
The Kansas Pyramids in Logan County will attract students of unusual geologic formations. The Fawcett Indian Village in Repubic county will draw visitors from all over the world to Church in Wabauaeuse county, Old Fort Zarah in Barton county, the Chilton Monument at Dodge City, Council Oak and Custer Elm at Council Grove, and the old arsenals, stables and churches. The area are associated with early Kansa history.
Agricultural state, although primarily an agricultural state, nevertheless has attractions for the industrially-minded traveler. For instance the airplane facade at Kauai is a 70-foot-long line at Kauai City, the coal, lead and zinc mines in Southeastern Kansas, the sugar beet fields at Garden City, the flour mills at Salina, the oil fields of Southern Kansas, the salt works of Northern Lyons and Kanopolis vicinities.
The Federal erosion project in Jewellshire county is attracting interest throughout the Middle West. A memorial statue of John Thayne, a Brown County, is interesting from the standpoint of art and novelty. The Thayne Museum at Lawrence and the old Terrestrial Capitol at Old Pawnee. The Brownsborough district draw hundreds of tourists each year.
The guide will stimulate business by bringing customers from other cities and states and will direct tourists and sight-seeers to hotels, restaurants and commercial establishments off the main streets which they will visit for their own amusements and for the instruction and entertainment of guests. It will enable the city dweller of moderate means to solve his week-end problems and vacation trips. On the other hand, it will help them in their search for pleasure in the cities.
Kansans will be made more conscious of the beauties, resources and advantages of their own state. On the whole, they will need to learn to care when until others begin to take an interest in them. This new pride will tend to stimulate conservation, preservation of relics and literary and historical treasures and develop natural resources.
From the point of view of the history, student, the guide will be a wealth of information from which to reconstruct the past and will serve to assert and establish countless details which from a background of twentieth century culture.
Since it will supplement, but not superadee road guides and other private publications, it is non-competitive and non-commercial.
Want Ad Shows Material for Date Bureau At Northwestern
Apparently the man behind the University Date Bureau didn't use the university's name. The bureau has been established at Northernwestern University in Chicago and has
An enterprising young man there placed an advertisement in the Daily Northwestern which said "WANTED: Date for Junior brom by good looking male Commerce student without social background." He asked for a 6 a.m. Wednesday to make arrangements." The response to his advertisement was so good, and the applicants so numerous that he decided that there must be something to the idea of those students classifying dates for those students to advertise it. The Date Bureau was the result.
The Bureau, for a nominal fee, will furnish photograph, biographies, and all other pertinent data necessary for a rood date.
The Daily Northwestern failed to mention how the young man selected a girl from the many who answered her request. She then console the unsuccessful applicants.
FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION
SPONSORS EDITORIAL CONTEST
In an effort to stimulate clearer thinking on the subject of how to keep the United States out of war, the Foreign Policy Association and the publishers of "Nation" are jointly sponsoring an editorial contest for college students.
The subject of the contest is "Will Neutrality Keep Us Out of War?" The first prize is $0 and the editorial winning this prize will appear in the May 8 issue of *The Nation*. Other smaller prizes are for second and third place editors.
Search for Bones Of Prehistoric Elephant In Western States
Fort Morgan, Colo.—(UP)—Digging parties are at work in this section searching for the bones of an elephant who is moving more than a thousand years ago.
One tusk of the old elephant was found recently by Harry Dorn while he was hunting bones in the San Ar- dera. He took 30 miles southwest of Fort Morgan.
Dorn saw the tusk sticking from the ground in a deep ravine where most of the top soil had been washed away. The roots were then driven into the ground and dislodged it from the ground.
When Dorn attempted to saw off the tip of the tusk, to make a knife handle, he discovered that instead of bone he was sawing into a solid piece of ivory, in nearly a perfect state of preservation.
He took the tusk to Dr. S. L. Lamoreux, who identified it as a tusk from the skull of a female elephant. He was about 18 years old, "being about 22 inches in length and straight," proclaims the female. The male tunks are longer and arched. The species has been extinct on the North American continent for more than 1,600 years."
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Don't be surprised if dogs start going south for the winter. Nashville is building a $25,000 WPA dog pound.
Coal dealers say there is a shortage because customers refused to stock up in advance as was advised. Aspob initially turned over in his grave on learner's day, but the final of the "sat and the grasshopper" men was so disregarded by modern men.
An oil company representative has seen interviewing some of the of men in the school of Business in regard to some positions with the company in the oil industry. There are good salary attached to the jobs, and very few expenses, there have been very few who would go where it takes mail from the U. S. six to eight weeks in the job. The transportation is donkey or ox or cattleization still seems to have its carl.
It must be awful in the East. North Thomas, who is to talk here next week, was arrested recently in Baltimore. This week Representative Marcy New York City was arrested for participating in a WPA demonstration.
The improvement which would probably do the greatest good at the present time is a wall or building from the
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One of the rare grains amid the movies' chalk is the Warrior Brown's play, *The Petrified Forest*. Here's an important photoplay, a movie that has been adapted to both the emotions and the intellect and entertains excellently with its lively character. Logue, situational, sound-dynamic construction and superb photorealism, the sadism experienced delight of finding a movie which expects of the audience more than the obvious._Taken from Sunday's Kansas City Journal
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"The Petrified Forest" is Lusie Howard's latest stage hit, which New York acclaimed for 52 capacity weeks. It starts Sunday.
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From good authority it comes that the word "angel" came from "Angle" the ancient name for Englishman and came to imply having a very fair skin.
Memorial Union to Dyche museum to shut off the draft that comes directly in from Butte. Mont.
Nomination for the worst pun of the year: "Erdition up the tuters' yet Susy?"
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Now that the class in elementary tap dancing is well started, several of the rooming houses have put up signs: "No Tap Dancing."
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