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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE. KANSAS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1935
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SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 24, 1935
RACKET SCARE
This campus has had its quota of "scenes" this fall. First the students are informed that Red representatives are ready to take over the University. We are appointed unofficial spies to watch and report the terrible machinations of these people. The student reaction to the ultimatum issued, was a gratifying and intelligent one.
The latest "scare" to shake the University to its very foundation is the "Racket Scare." It will be hard for the students to realize that within in their very midst has dwelt a profiteer; that among nearly 5,000 of their classmates there is an individual who has endeavored to take unfair advantage of a kind and beneficent athletic department. The students must realize all too well the justice of punishing every student for the ungrateful action of one.
It is with the greatest amount of pleasure that the students await the coming of the Finkerton police. Although the first syllable of their name may cause far reaching and resounding reverberations, the students will, for the most part, feel greatly relieved in knowing that the athletic office will be protected against, as Dr. Allen states, "the few persons who attempt to capitalize on our generosity."
THANKS A THOUSAND
Few can recall when such a spontaneous burst of common understanding and co-operation in a single cause has ever been started by a great sorrow as that illustrated by the Will Rogers Memorial Fund. There is no beating by any one individual who has donated, the originators of the idea for the memorial keep discreetly in the church and taking no credit whatsoever. They only feel that they have given the Awareness a chance to show their appreciation for Rogers' work.
And all we can say to the student body of this campus is, "Thanks a thousand. Many of you have shown the best of good sportsmanship and unselfishness."
Anecdotes have been related, editorials and news stories by the million have been written; all that remains is the hope that something really worthwhile will be chosen as "the memorial."
Ballroom dancing is not really dancing. It's just hugging—a sort of rhythmic hugging—Ruth St. Denis, famous dancer.
ARE YOU A GANGSTER?
"Gang warfare claims another victim as Underworld guns bark."
But is the loss of life through gang activities anything to be really worried about? Of course it is in the sense that vicious and deadly forces are loose.
As civilized human beings, however, we don't seem to even consider the tragic and absolutely needless loss of life occasioned by the careless automobile driver.
Every time a gangster "bumps off" another gangster or innocent bystander, six other human beings take that "last, long ride from whence there is no return."
All due to automobile drivers who are unskilled or carless or who just don't care.
Every time a human being drops dead with a gausser's bullet in his vitals, six other human beings don't even have a chance to drop—they aren't realistic, are literally spread all along the highway.
Are you a gambler? Of course not but if you aren't careful when you are behind the wheel of a fast, modern automobile, you're a worse poten- tary of society than the most depraved gambler.
Be careful when you drive!
Articles in this column do not * necessarily* reflect the opinion of the University, Daily Kaman, "Articles over 200 words in length are subject to cutting by the editor. Contributions on any subject are invited."
Campus Opinion
Editor Daily Kansan:
It appears that Kansas University students are becoming rather criminally blindened when it becomes necessary for the athletic department to hire detectives to investigate all incidents. We seem a shame that so many students are taking advantage of the trusting faith of the athletic department. After all, when the department practically gives the students their football tickets, the least students can get is to wear a mask and/or be charged for the activity book is incidental and noifiable.
How great and beneficial is the athletic department! To quote Dr. Allen, "We were too easy, for we were crediting on the price of a reserved season ticket the full amount the student had paid for all athletic events. We are so grateful to our students that we realize their good intentions but there is a surprisingly large number of ingrises who think they are getting something for nothing when they purchase their activity books. They don't seem to realize that in all matters, the student's welfare is the first thing concerning them, that the athletic department is out to make money!
But, it is ever with a little of people. They want the best of everything. They are busy when they are given second-rate seats at concerts and games. And how they wipe when the seats they had reserved are sold. They actually think that they should enjoy the same rights as any other patron.
Let us close with a prayer. "Dear God, bless Dr. Allen and the athletic department. We know they are good and pure and great hearted. Protect them from the results and shields hurled at them by unreasoning戈尔。And may they increase in honor and wealth and grace." I pray that this grandest gift from this forever and ever after that. Amen."
Editor Daily Kansan:
So far none of the "enmineent" agreements between the musicians union and the dance committee has been reached. The orchestra wants $20 for each mid-week; the committee is willing to pay $38. A proposition has been made by the union that it will offer their services by secucreting an orchestra and playing at the midweeks for $30. They feel that to compensate for their efforts they should be granted the exclusive privilege o playring at the midweeks. Surely this privilege is not too much, since it need not be so extensive that it has "conduced its worth and won popular approval."
The students want an orchestra; here is an opportunity to secure one. Phonographs are popular enough at small informal house-parties, but what's a ballroom ensemble capable of an orchestra to enliven and make more entertaining?
The only authorized dances—besides the house gatherings—are in the Union building; and since the midweek is customary in colleges everywhere because of the entertainment possible should be given the students.
If you think the students deserve a trial, why not petition the dance committee?
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--pleased with its performance. Bill Cochran, manager, is quoted as saying, "We and a number of others heard his orchestra at the audition in the ballroom. It is equally as good or better that he plays well, it comes to playing 'sweet music' in 'tops'. Cochran is sure that Anderson's hand, which features three violins and a harp, would be an immediate success with the students and engaged him to play for an important variety this fall." Cochran also said that he would have no trouble unwinning unionized.
DE DREUTSCHIE VEBEN: Der Deutsche Verein vermeimmt sich Moortag den 25 November auf Jahr-fund in Berlin. Wir begleiten den Verstoß von der Sitzung.
FRESHMAN COMMISSION OP Y. W. C. A: Freshman Commisison of Y.W.C. will meet at Hoboken屋会
FRESHMEN COUNCIL. The Freshmen Council will meet Monday evening at 7:00 o'clock in Room 10 of the Memorial Union building. It is very important that all members be present. All freshmen are invited.
K. U. PEACE ACTION COMMITTEE. The K. U.
Peace Action Committee will meet at 4:30 PM in room 10, Memorial Union building Everyone welcome. Alfred Ames, Executive Secretary.
MEDICAL APTITUDE TEST. The regular Medical Aptitude Test given annually by the association of American Medical Colleges will be given this year at the University of Kansas on Dec. 6 in room 101 Snow Hall, beginning at 2 p.m. All pre-medical students who are applying for entrance into Medical School next fall either at the University or Kansas or elsewhere should take it at that hour selected if they wish. Students selected from each student at the time the test is given.
LANDON-FOR-PRESIDENT CLUB. There will be a meeting of the Landon-for-President Club Tuesday through April 21, 2015.
Parke Woodard.
NOON LUNCHHEE MEE TING: A noon luncheon meeting will be held in the west end of the cafeteria on Monday noon between 12:20 and 1:30, at which Miss Jean Hastings, a representative of the Student Volunteer Movement, will speak upon the subject. The Convention, held on Monday from 1:30 to 4:30, included students and faculty members are invited to attend.
SIGMA FTA CHI. The regular meeting will be held at 5:30 on Sunday, Nov. 24, in the chapter room at the Parish House. All members are urged to attend. Please note change of date from Nov. 26 to Nov. 24.
Schiller Shore.
Barbara Pendleton.
PRACTICE TEACHING: Applications for practice teaching in Oread Training School for the spring semester should be filed at the Education Office, 163 Fraser, before Dec. 7. R. A. Schwinger, Dean.
Evangeline Clark, President.
SOCIAL SCIENCE GRADUATES. There will be a meeting for graduate students in the Social Sciences Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 8:00 p.m. in 104 West Ad. All are invited. Carol Grunden
SHARP PRACTICES REVEALED BY HILL DANCE BAND INQUIRY
When a university with an enrollment of over four thousand doesn't have a band to play for its weekly dances there must be a good reason. And when a promising new Hill orchestra doesn't get unionized for circumstances which are difficult to explain, a very interesting subject for investigation has been created.
By Dale O'Brien, c'37
Three Local Orchestras Found Guilty of Varying Prices Contrary to Union Regulations
To begin with, why aren't orchestra playing for our Wednesday evening dances? It can't be because the students enjoy dancing to phonograph music during rehearsals. We had few weeks after this semester started orchestras composed mainly of students who were members of the local musical community. And for the three years just preceding they played these dances with a twelve-piece band for $25. Early this year the local members decided that the bands would put $30 for each mid-week. Because the management of the Memorial Union building can't afford to pay more than $30 the bands declined to play, claiming it contrary to union rules to play under
As a matter of fact, the three union bans on this Hill, those of "Red" Blackburn, "Louie" Kahn, and Wayne Wright, consistently play a rather large per cent of the dances for the organized houses of the music school. In the course, they accept union wage when they can get it. The situation is markedly unfair. The managers of the bands supposedly pay out of their own pockets to the musicians any amount which falls short of the union wage. For instance, seven dollars is scale wage for a three-hour dance but only four dollars get at least ten dollars. The minimum union price that can be paid a twelve-piece band for a three-hour dance, therefore, is $87. Many three-hour dances have been played for prices from $45 to $63. It is obvious that if the managers receive union wage, the managers leave $22 and $42 on all such occasions.
All the evidence indicates that band members do not get scale money for all their dances. But if they did, as they do they, what is their objection to playfully demanding that members get scale, what are the objectives of the managers to being a ruffling nine dollars every three weeks? The three bands took alternate turns for the mid-weeks. They formerly lost $14 that they received $25 for the dances.
Another thing . . . Why doesn't Bill Cochrane, manager of Memorial Union building, hire non-union bands for a price he is willing to pay and they are willing to take? He doesn't do it because, once he allowed a non-union orchestra to play in the Memorial Union building without the permission of the musician, the bell room would be blighted. Bands for all parties. It need not be said that the better run of well-known national bands are unionized.
Such is the situation regarding mid-week dances on the campus. The active members of the three Hill bands, Bill Phipps, manager of the Blackburn and Wright bands, has been the virtual dictator in the union . . . he has controlled the vote in some elections and placed the majority of the votes. A new Hill band—Preston Anderson's —was given an audition by the management at Memorial Union about two years ago.
Ruth Gibson, the freshman who three weeks ago swallowed a mercuric tablet, was able to leave yesterday for her home. Dr. C. H. Angvine says she will not be able to return to school this semester.
Anderson immediately placed his applications with the union secretary. The applications were ignored for over a month, and Anderson had to forfeit the job. Anderson was then put up for consideration before the union members. They were tabled for "further consideration." And now we have the word of a few of the union musicians that Anderson's applications will be made available on a monthly month he will be a member of the local union. The "still," they said, was necessary because they had more important business to consider. Possibly this last statement is another stall, but upon An-den Anderson's announcement there would be bond situation least for the rest of this year.
The cross-country track team of the University will compete over the streets of Kansas City for fame and a gold watch offered as a price. (They used to offer these gold watches to country boys at the YMCA, then take them back after the show.)
We do not specifically want Anderson's hand. But what we do want are orchestras for mid-week dances and a more even scale of prices for the organized houses' parties. Justifiable claims, we believe.
Ernest R. Mowner, 18 College, left Friday for his home in Lost Springs. Mowner will spend a week skimming nibbles on the food served by dear, is an ear of corn. It was from this article published twenty years ago that the practice of saying John Doe, who accepted a position with such and such a friend, is to make the job seem more lucrative.
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CHALKLETS
Conducted by J. M.
The Kansas football team does not need fight or punch. All the team lacks is a good cripple threat player.
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So the ladies have broken some rush rules. The adage says haste makes waste, so why the rush?
Adv.-Diofuke Underwear — "keepes you warm—not hot—absorbs perspiration, dries it, and prevents winter colds—Diofuke saves doctor bills." (Other features include its distinctive red color and texture, which is only yesterday, the University Health service said that an icy bath helped prevent the common cold.)
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We had a truckload of turkeys pass us yesterday. — Stuffing and cranberries!
Well it has been a week since the engineers had their little escapade and Uncle Jimmy is still Green.
Wouldn't it be fun to pull up the markers that the surveying students have out?
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