The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NUMBER 142
VOLUME XXX
LAWREENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1933
Blimp Seeking Wrecked Akron Dives into Sea
Joint Committee Opposes Starting of Student Store
No Saving Could Be Made on New Text Books, Investigators Believe
That the second hand book situation is satisfactory and cannot be improved, that it is unwise to go into new book business because of small savings and great risks, and that the W.G.S.A. room supplies at reasonable costs, were the definite conclusions of the joint committee investigating the proposed plans for establishing a student owned bookstore at the University, after a 10-year Barker-holding, manager of the student book at the University of Missouri.
The committee reached these conclusions after carefully considering every phase of the bookstore problems, according to the American Association, C3, press release, Mr. M's Shoe Store.
Second-hand Prices Fair
Members of the committee were: Elise NeuenSchwander, faculty advisor of W.S.G.A. book exchange, Klar Kloez, bursar, Herman Werner, student adviser, Ray Wright, alumnus on the MSc in Computer Science, den manager W.S.G.A. book exchange, Gordon Schumacher, e33, and John Berkebile, c34, nominees for president of the Men's Student Council, Walter Elder, c44, chairman of the student council booksale committee, and Harold Elder, president of the Men's Student Council.
Students should have no compasses on the second hunk book situation at the University, the committee decided, because from 40 to 50 per cent of original price is paid for used books by the W.G.S.A. Book Exchange, which is as good a price as is paid anywhere for the hardcover universi- tardness of ownership of the bookstores.
Higher Than List in Some Places "Some student stores in Colorado and that at the University of Alabama charge 10 per cent more than the list price to cover carriage charges. With few exceptions all stores charge the list price for new books," was the report,
said, "I know for new books," Mr. Burkishtein said, "i know of only four stores that charge less than the list price, and in part of these the overhead is taken care of by the states rather than depreciated profits made from sales of new books."
The list price on textbooks allows bookstores 20 per cent margin, out of which must come the overhead, which includes carriage charges and costs of handling. The overhead expense at the bookstore may be according to the bookstore manager.
Saturday morning, Mr. Barkshire, Elder, and Denton checked over the prices charged by Rowlands' bookstore. It was confirmed by Mr. Barkshire that Rowlands prices were the same as his list price for new books.
A great many student owned book stores, investigations show, were started at the same time the university were establishing a national retail book stores in existence.
Recommending Classroom Supplies
The decision of the committee and the recommendation of Barkshire was to be saved for the students was on classroom supplies such as notebooks and notebook paper.
The margin of profit on classroom supplies is from 25 per cent to 50 percent, as compared to the 20 per cent on text books.
"The committee's decision for desire to open up only a supply shop by expanding the W.S.G.A. Book Exchange, said Denton said, "because almost enough money is available and it would be comparatively easy to find a place to set up a bookstore and setting up a bookstore to handle new textbooks for the reasons outlined."
Entomology Club Reviews Papers
Two articles were reviewed by students at the meeting of the Entomology club yesterday afternoon. Leather Potter, 23, discussed "New Entomological Laboratory of the California Academy of Sciences" by D. J. Van and the second article, "Methods of Photograping Living Insects" by A. J. Nicholson was reviewed by Lawrence Penn, ³4.
Business School Day May
Features of Entertainment to be Banquet and Baseball Game
Plans are now under way for the annual School of Business Day to be held May 3. The high-light of the day is to be a "Sound Speech" banquet, with a student teastmaster and student and faculty speakers.
To start the day, arrangements are being made for special speakers to meet the morning classes, after which an election of officers will be held.
The afternoon classes will be adjourned and the faculty will meet the students in a game of playground ball. "Sound Money" dinner in the evening.
On April 11, a smoker will be held at the Alpha Kpsi House at which candidates will be nominated for the election May 3.
College Grades in Hands of Advisers This Week
Mid-Semester Reports
Issued to Students
From Office
Mid-semester grades for freshmen and sophomores in the College will be in the hands of the advisers from tomorrow until Friday, inclusive.
"While only the unsatisfactory grades have been reported," said Paul B. Lawson, associate dean of the College, this morning. "It is expected that each underclassman will consult his adviser during this three-day period."
The lists of students, advisers, and their office hours are posted on the two bulletin boards in front of the College office, 121 Central Administration building. The unsatisfactory grades for these students were shared with the students the latter part of this week, Dean Lawson said. He added further that if no grades were received by the student, he could himself as being satisfactorily at the mid-semester.
"No information concerning mid-semeer reports will be issued from the office to the students," he said.
"The advice will have the complete information."
Professor and Family Dead
Three Persons Are Victims in Mysterious Circumstances
Madison, Wiss., April 4- (UP) --Just off the campus of the university of Wisconsin death struck mysteriously today at a professor and his family. The professor, Russell E. Purrer, attended their 7 year old daughter were dead. Their home was filled with gas. The body of the wife and mother, fully dressed, was found in the kitchen. In an upper hallway clad in pajamas was the professor. In his arm he clasped hands and had been dead for 48 hours or more.
Former Student Gets Radio Job
Herbert L. Petey, a student in 1922, *23*, and 24, was recently appointed secretary of the Federal Radio commission, succeeding James W. Baldwin who resigned Feb. 28. Mr. Petrey rejoiced at the passing of his University of Kansas, at one time he was associated with the Metro-Goldwyn Mayer film business. He was radio director of the last Democratic National Campaign committee and chairman of the American Radio broadcasting at the inauguration of President Roosevelt.
Paris, April 4—(UP)—Madam Doumer, widow of the assisted president of France, died today. Death occurred at her parents' residence. She had been prostrated since her husband's death and was the loss of four vons in the World War.
R. A. Schwegler, dean of the School of Education, spoke before the students of Buker University at Baldwin at a chapel this morning at 11 o'clock. noun Dean Schwegler was a guest of John Hancock where he also delivered in address.
Perkins Speaks to Psi Chi
Wife of Late Doumer Dies
F. T. Perkins, instructor in psychology department spoke to the members of Psi Chi, honorary psychology fraternity. He wrote a subject of "Chroneny or Stunting."
Schwegler Speaks at Baker
Singers to Offer Joint Selections in Annual Concert
Combined Glee Clubs Wil Feature University Songs in Recital Toplight
The choruses will be assisted in obligato solos by Shirley Gibson, fa'uncl. Miledd Schmitt, fa33, and Harrie Shaw, ef33, together with a group of selections by the male quartet which is composed of Chester Francis, fa'ucm, Max Murphy, c'35, J. T. Craig 'crucl, und, Luke Chapin, c'35.
A varied program of joint selections and choruses will be presented in the annual combined spring concert of the Glee Club's Glee club tonight in Fraser theater.
Songs of the University will be featured in the combined choruses. The first number on the program will be "Alma Mater." The concluding group will consist of "Fight for Kansas" and "Jayhawk," sung by the combination.
Officers of the Women's Glee club are Alice May de Forest, c33, president, and Arleen Wade, fa33, manager. Harold Walker, c35, is president and Bryce Hill, c33, is business manager of the Men's Glee club.
Attend Meeting in Wichita
Physical Education Instructors and Major Students Go to Conference
Four members of the faculty, Dr. James Nishimita, Mith Miss Rhoeo, Mrs Elizabeth Dunkel and Herbert Alphin, and 22 major students of the physical education department at the University, attended the Mid-West Physical Education convention at Wichita last week-end.
The theme of the convention program was: "The Adjustment of the Program of Health and Physical Education at Wichita Hills." The demonstration given at the convention consisted of 1500 persons from the Wichita schools the Boy and Girl Sculpts and the M.Y.C.A. and W.Y.C.A. of Wichita, to college colleges over the week beginning March 29.
At the close of the convention
the following officers were elected:
President, Dr. Margaret Bell, head of
physical education department for women
at the University of Michigan;
vice-president, Dr. C. H. McCoy,
University of secretary; Bieh-Cha
Bishop; Public Schools of Terre Haute, Ind.
The next meeting will probably be held in St. Louis, Mo., next year.
Scholarships to Be Given
Any Senior May Compete for Offer Made by Columbia University
These scholarships entitle the holder to room and board, except lunches, in the of university residence halls, valued at approximately $500. Candidates must be able to supply from their own resources funds sufficient to meet the cost of tuition. Candidates must earn ten dollars per point of instruction for a minimum of twelve points each session, as well as their other incidental expenses.
The applications for the resident graduate scholarships to Columbia University, New York City, may now be made, according to an announcement from the office of the dean of women. Forty scholarship will be presented to men and women from the graduate school. The universities throughout the United States.
--of the action of counties in levying taxes on Greek houses also be taken up this afternoon.
Any further information may be had by calling the office of the dean of women.
The scholarships will be awarded competitively upon recommendation from the college of graduation, to attain a bachelor's degree. The worked in fields of their own choice are possessed of character and personality which will lead to future usefulness and who need financial aid, scholarship or bulletin received by Dean Haughman.
WEATHER
Kansas—Unsetted and coldert tonight;
showing proiles in eastern east por-
tion; temperature near freezing; Wed-
nesday fairly fair; colder in extreme
Kansan Managing Editor Names Net Personnel for Paper
Eight changes in the stuff of the Daily Kansan were announced today by Arnold Krettmann, c34, managing editor. The new members are appointed for a four weeks' period and will assume their duties immediately.
Dorothy Smith, c34, former Sunday editor, will replace Virgil Parker, c34, as make-up editor, James Patterson, c34, will be night editor in place of Margaret Beoumont, c34, who will assume the duties of Sunday editor; Margaret Gregg, c34, who has been campus editor, will become telegraph editor; and Madre Brown Orlandi, c34, replaces Madre Brown, c34, as society editor.
Loberta Brabat, c34, will be the new exchange editor. Frances Jordan, c33, replaces Jane Dale, c34 as alumun editor, and Chiles Coleman, c34 will continue to play at Paul Gregg. Paul Woodmancee, c34, will continue to be sports editor.
Action on Taxes Awaits Opinion of State Office
Fraternity Heads Meet to Hear Explanation of Present Situation
"As a result of the developments yesterday, there will probably be no immediate action on the part of the fraternities or county officials to test the fraternity tax exemption laws," House Presidents' association, today.
A meeting will be held this afternoon in room 103 East Administration building, principally to give an explanation of the present situation to the entire group. Arrangements for the payment of court costs that were levied upon the fraternities as a result of the recent suit testing the constitutionally-
According to Avery "the fraternities certainly do not want to go to court unless there is no other possible method of punishment. We have a trouble and expense. We have not as yet obtained a restraining order from the court under the present law, or a restraining order would naturally be set up by a court that would be set in the order."
Avery said the supplementary opinion of R. B. Stevens, county attorney, shows that the county is awaiting the opinion of the attorney general. Fraternity action will depend on action of the county.
GYMNASIUM TEACHERS PLAN CIRCUS FOR OREAD SCHOOL
The senior teachers in the physical education department are supervising a circus which is to be held at Oread Training school, Tuesday, April 17. Oread Training school will consist of the performance. The program will consist of 11 numbers, including, entrance and parade, folk dance, tumbling acts, pyramid building, tap numbers, Russian舞, aerobatic stunts, elown dances, wrestling, and riding with a mysterious number put on by the teachers themselves.
German Chio Studios
A Lessing program was the feature of the Garmany conference yesterday afternoon at the 4.39 in Fraser. An illustrated little biography of the life of Lessing was given, several of his fabrics were presented, and the ring story from Lessing's "Nathan der Weise" was read. The program was closed with German songs sung by the entire club, after which refreshments were served. Charles Drerh, president of the club was in charge of the program.
OTHER DIRIGIBLE DISASTERS
German Club Studies Lessing
The U.S. Navy rigid dirigible airship Shenandoah was torn to pieces at 5 a.m., Sept. 3, 1925, by a bouncer squall while passing over Avn, Ohio. Fourteen of the crew were killed, 1925
The British $5,000,000 dibleball ship,
R-101, hit a wooden hill on Oct.
4, 1930, crashed, exploded and
burdened; seven were killed.
balloon, and explosion of dirigible collage. ZR-2 over Hull, England. Aug. 24, 1921. Forty-two were killed
Dirigible balloon Roma exploded descending at Hampton, Va., Feb. 21, 1922. Thirty-four were killed.
LIGHTNING STRIKES HUGE AIRSHIP; ONLY THREE OF CREW ARE ALIVF
Mighty Aircraft Carrying 76 Men Plunges Into Sea
United States Ship Catches Fire As It Fails to Water Near New Jersey Coast
Beach Haven, N.J., April 14—(UP)
—the naval himp J-2, searching for survivors from the Alkron, crashed into the sea about half a mile off the beach and demolished. All seven of the J-3 crew were rescued.
The descent was described as a precautionary measure because of the high wind which threatened control of the airship. The crew pulled the rip card of the blimp deliberately.
New York, April 4-(UP) -The dirigible Akron, brilliantly illuminated by a mighty flash of lightning, dove downward to destruction through a storm that ripped her envelop and hurled her against the waves off the New Jersey coast with such force that she crumpled under the impact.
The mender but vivid details of the disaster which cost perhaps 74 lives was relayed from the stormy waters off Barnegat Light by ships which searched for bodies and picked up the three living survivors. The Aktrom was rescued by divers in 14,000 feet when the storm began gathering about midnight.
Lieutenant Commander Wiley was on duty when the Akron began to run into the worst part of the storm. He held his fire before lighting became more severe, but his huge craft began to descend rapidly. Then when the storm mounted suddenly, a blast of wind ripped along the roof and led to the rudder and the sactioneer to the stair tilt.
Ship Crumples in Water
Ship Crumples in Water
A crew bawled at the Akron she had attained an altitude of about 1,000. Then she dropped, and crumpled as she struck stern first.
The dramatic story of the last hours of the Akron were related in a dispatch received at the navy department today. The report came from the navy department. The report came to the navy department after Secretary Swanson had described the disaster as the navy's greatest peacetime loss and President Roosevelt issued a statement deploring the crash. Commander McClellan of Westerbury, R., had been found floating in the water.
Rear Admiral Moffett Aboard
A few hours after the Ackron crashed a grey steel of steel-clad warships and powerful airplanes collided slowly but dense for from Hawaii beach to Atlantic City searching for survivors.
They found four men who lived through the collapse of the huge framework in which Rear Admiral William Moffett had been a distinguished passenger on a projected New England cruise.
Sheendaoho Survivor Dies
One of the four was Chief Radio Man Robert W. Copeland, who had survived the crash of the U. S. S. Sheendaoho in 1925. He died on the steamship at New York City. W. Wiley, Seaman Carol C. Doune, and Seaman Moody Erwin also were picked up and put aboard the destroyer Tucker which was due in New York about noon. Copeland's body also was aboard.
The rescue fleet, feeling its way through rain, a hard, rolling sea, and thick fog, was almost helpless as dawn broke through the cloud banks and the thick hair close closed down still further to reveal the searching airlines.
For miles along the shore emergency planes were held in readiness. Doctors and nurses were summoned to stand by and were kept moving down the coast.
INVESTIGATIONS ARE PROMISED
Congress and Navy Department to Inquire Into Akron Disaster
Washington, April 4 - (UP) - Early investigation of the crash of the驾驭 Akron was assured today in an announcement by the Hawkeye team. Swanson and congressional committee
chairman. Coincident with Swanson's decision for a departmental inquiry, Chairman Vinson said that the house副官 affairs committee would investigate to determine "the cause and circumstances of the accident."
Chairman Trammell, of the senate naval affairs committee, moved for similar action. At the same time Swanson indicated an investigation would be made to determine strength of the Akron's sister ship the "Macon," recently launched.
President Roosevelt, in a statement today, joined the nation in its mourning for the loss of the Akron and its crew. He said, "The loss of the Akron, with its crew of gallant officers, will grieve with the nation and especially with the wives and families of the men who were lost." "Ships can be replaced, but the nation can ill afford to lose such men as Rear Admiral William A. Moffett and shipmates him, until they end to the end the finest traditions of the United States navy."
Two of Crew of 12 Are Injured in Wreck Near St. Nazaire
FRENCH BLIMP CRASHES
One Everest Plane Down
St. Nuzale, France, April 4—(UP) The French naval divingible E-9 crashed and was destroyed at the village of Guermaure while on a trial flight from Bordeaux to Marseille. Of the crew of 12 were injured. The divingble was valued at 4,000,000 francs.
Calcutta, India, April 4—UP (One of the five M.T. Everest-Hunston expedition's planes was reported to have crashed today while attempting to飞 over M.T. Kanchani junga, third highest mountain, Reports said no one was injured.
Fine Arts Pianist Gives Senior Program Before Large Crowd
Anderson Presents Recital
The Administration auditorium was filled to capacity last evening when Elmer Anderson presented a program of piano music. Mr. Anderson has frequently appeared in musical events at the University. He is a pupil of Professor Howard C. Taylor, in the Fine Arts School.
Closing the program with Mr. Taylor at the second piano, Mr. Anderson played the first movement of the B flat pianuki Tekniskowy Concerto.
Members from the Phi Mu Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternities at Ushers. A reception for Mr. Anderson was held at the Phi Mu Alpha chapter house. Ushers for the evening were Robert Milton, Sol Bobhew, Frank Gray, John Sinning
The third recital in the series of senior recitals takes place Monday evening, April 10, when Irene Bond, violinist, a pupil of Professor Waldemar Gelfch; and Jean Bender, pianist, a pupil of Professor Carl A. Prayer, appear in a joint recital at the Administration Auditorium.
J. C. GODFREY DROWNS IN KAW RIVER WHEN WORKING ON DAM
J. C. Godfrey, 48 years old, employee of the Bowersock Mills and Power company, drowned this morning when he fell into the Kaw river while working on the dam. He was dead when his body was recovered.
he is survived by his widow, and five children, of the home, 714 Maple street, North Lawrence.
Wheeler to Talk Over KFKU
Dr. Raymond Wheeler, head of the department of psychology, will give the first of a series of radio talks on "The Broader View of Parenthood" at 6 o'clock over the University radio station KFKU. Dr. Wheeler has frequently discussed various psychological questions over this station.
Alumnus Writes Newspaper Column
Al Huber, '32, is now working on the Arkansas City Daily Traveler where he has a signed column. The column, his films and Hollows" talks about happenings in and around Arkansas City.
Make Commencement Plans
Make Commencement Plans
The commencement committee will meet this afternoon to make plans for the graduation week. Professor P. A. Readio of the entomology department is chairman.