UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXX
Cunningham Gets Permission to Run Full Mile Saturda
Kansas Miller Believes He Is Ready to Break Existing Indoor Record
NOW HELD BY VENZKF
New York, Feb. 23. —(UP)—Glenn Cunningham, of the University of Kansas, conqueror of Gene Venke and a winner to win the American 1500-meter title at the national championship in Madison Square Garden Saturday night with the American Can athletic Union to continue the race until he covers a mile.
Gets Third Victory
Cunningham believes he is in condition to heat the existing indoor mille record held by Venke at 4:10 and wants to try for it.
Cunningham scored his third eastern track triumph Tuesday, when he won the 800-meter event at the Curb Exchange A. A indoor track and field games. He set a time of 1 minute, 56 seconds for the unbanked, flat arm trophy.
Cunningham met a crack field of middle distance men, including Glenn Dawson, his Olympic teammate from Ohio, and the University Bulwinkle of the New York A. C., Phil Edwards of McGill University, Montreal. He finished with a 10-yard
Cunningham's Gels Ovation
Cunningham's performance brought a great crowd to the crowded A. New York newspaper stated that "the Jayhawker, who obtained his training racing farm boys over the Kansas prairies since he recovered from severe burns that almost crippled him in childhood, brought the speed he has exhibited in finishing the mile twice and drove inside, indoor record holder in the event."
Glenn Cunningham's record in Eastern meets is as follows:
Feb. 4–Warnamark mille, feature of Milrose A. A games, defeated Gene Vale on 10 yards. Time, 4 minutes. 13 seconds. Feb. 18–Baxter mille, feature of New York C. A games, defeated Gene Vale on 10 yards. Time, 4 minutes. 143 seconds.
KANSAS STAR WRITES COACH
Feb. 21—80-meter invitation race
New York Curb Exchange A. A games
defeated Glenn Dawson, Tulsa, Oklaho.
Times, 1 minute, 16-8 for 2-4 seconds.
Cunningham Believes He Could Have Bettered Time in Baxter Mile
"Bill, Hirsgall," track coach, today received a letter from Glen Cunningham, star Kansas milter who recently graduated at the New York curb exchange meet.
Cunningham says that he is roaming with Glen Dawson, ace distance man Jim McGrath, and his brother is in the room adjoining Jim Bauchau, world death champion and former Kansas star. He says that the three of them are all keeping in the best of contendency.
Vernon Nash to Visit Here
According to Cunningham, he does not believe that he ran a smart race in the Baster event, and feels that if he had been a little smarter in judging his pace he could have run a faster race.
Will Stop on His Way to Home in Peiping, China
M. Vernon C. Nash, who has for the last year been in journalism department at the University of Missouri or exchange professor, will spend Friday Feb. 24, here in Lawrence on his return to Peiping.
Mr. and Mrs. Nash are to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J Graves, of the department of journal-sam here.
Mr. Nash is head of the department of journalism at Yenching University, Peiping, China. He has been taking the place of Dean Frank L. Martin of the University of Missouri, who has been in the same position in Peiping.
Defeat St. Louis Debaters
A University of Kansas debate team composed of Charles Hacker, c3$, and Donald Hultz, T3$, defeated a team from St. Louis University Tuesday in an affirmative decision. Kamaas upheld the affirmative side of the war debt cancellation question. The debate was held before an argument between Mary's College, Leavenworth, Kau.
CAMPBELL ABANDONS PLAN TO TRY FOR STANDING MIL
Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 23 —(UPI)—Sir Malcolm Campbell definitely abandoned his plan to make a try for the standing mile record today when his physician told him his injured wrist was broken and he rears on his powerful racing car.
Immediately after his conference the British racing driver driven his mechanic to pack the car for shipment to New York, where it may be placed aboard the Aquatina which sails for England March 3.
CONDENSED
WIRE NEWS
VIOLENT EARTH QUAKE ROCKS SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1933
Iquique, Chile, Feb. 23 —(UPC)—A violent earthquake, accompanied by subterranean noises and splashes of lightening, was felt here at 4 a.m. to-day. The population, alarmed, run from the houses into the street.
SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY
First reports indicated no casualties or extensive property damage. A second shock was felt at 4:15 a.m. it was feared that more damage might have caused in the interior sliding walls were demolished, and others cracked.
Nation-Wide Strike Predicted
Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 27—(UP)—A nation-wide general strike with labor co-operating with the farmers was predicted today by Milo Remo. The national farm holiday movement.
"The Wisconsin milk strike has demonstrated not only that farmers can co-operate, but that farmers and labor are in common a cause." Reno said.
New Ocean Depth Profil
San Juan, Porto Rico, Feb. 26 (UP)
Sun Jun. 14 (UP), Feb. 25 (in depth in the world, 44,000 feet, or 83 miles), has been discovered north of here.
New Ocean Depth Found
Piccard May Try Flight
San Francisco, Feb. 23—(UP)Professor August Piccard, Belgian scientist, may make a flight into the stratosphere from Chicago, he revealed today.
Weather to Continue Mild Kansas City, Feb. 23. (UIP)—Continued mild weather was forecast today by Andrew Harnick. Tomorrow will be fair with temperatures reaching the middle or upper 69's.
Offices Subdue Frate Farmers
Kankakee, Ill., Feb. 23—(UP)—Nearly 1,000 frate farmers demonstrating against a farm mortgage foreclosure sale today were forced to retract by the governor. The farmers revolvers and clubs, and reinforced by the fire department with boots, trained on the demonstrators.
Washington, Feb 23—(UP)—The house of representatives voted today to work overtime to clean up a conglomerated calendar. On motion of Majority Leader and the majority resolution to meet at 11 o'clock every morning until the end of the session, March 4, and to sit until 6 o'clock. Usually hours are from noon until 4:30
Seeks to Prevent False News
Geneva, Feb. 23—(U)P—The organizing committee of the Madrid press conference recommended today that the Spanish government call a conference of representatives of government press bureau, news agencies, and international press groups on Oct. 17, to examine a proposal to "prevent the spread of false news likely to disturb peace."
Landon Asks Cut in Salary
Seek to Prevent False News
Governor Sets Example of Economy in His Own Office
Landon pointed out other evidence of economy as applied to himself. He has had the special water cooler removed from his office and the office of "special reception."
Topeca, Feb. 23 — (UP) — Governor Alfred M. Landon announced today he has asked the fee and salary committee to accept his own salary from $5,000 to $7,350.
Under Kansas laws the legislature cannot cut the salary of an executive official if he objects.
His announcement today said he also had requested the committee to cut the salaries of employees in his office 10 per cent. "I know these are small things," Landon said, "but the small things make up big things, and when I see the department partners I think it behooves me to practise it in our own office."
Graduate of Law Honored
Colonel Adna G. Clarke, who received the A.B. degree from the University in 1900, was admitted to practice before the National District court for Hawaii by Judge Edward K. Benson, according to word received from Honolulu.
Colonel A. G. Clarke Admitted t United States Court in Hawaii
The motion for Colonel Clarke's admittance to practice before the court was denied by the judge, attorney, who was once a student of Colonel Clarke. Colonel Clarke was recently made professor of police administration in the University of Haifa.
He received the bachelor of laws degree from the university in 1897. He left Kansas in 1902, and to the supreme court of Kansas on June 6, 1901. He was clerk of the district court of Douglas County, Kansas, from 1899 to
China and Japan Suffer Heavy Losses in Battle
Nuking, China, B21- (Friday,
(UP) - China received a Japan-
ic ultimatum today demanding
withdrawal of Chinese forces from
Jebel, and immediately replied that
any aggressive action would be re-
ceived.
Nipponese Attack Repulsed After Hand to Hand Engagement
"The fact that Japan is not only bent on attacking and seizing Jehovah but declares military operations may be extended to North China is sufficient to show a policy of aggression," the reply said.
"If fighting spreads, China naturally reserves her right of self-defense, and all responsibility rests on Japan."
The Japanese ultimatum promised lenency to all who submitted.
Peping, Feb. 23 - (UP) - A desperate battle with heavy伤患 on both sides was announced by the Chinese today in the vicinity of Nanjing. The Japanese Chinese position after a preliminary bombing and heavy artillery attack.
The Chinese reported wave after wave of Nipponese broke against the Chinese trenches as eight charges were fired. The Japanese mortar neared death into the troops.
China Replies to Ultimatum
Fighting hand to hand the attack finally was repulsed and the Chinese held their position, they claimed, Nanjing, on the Joloh border east of Choyang, is the most hotly contested sector of the 250 mile battle line. The Chinese reported that Japanese bombed the town itself destroying many houses.
FLEET MAY PRACTICE EARLY
Manila, Feb. 23 - (UP) - Development in the Far East may cause the United States to face off the United States Atlantic fleet off the Chinese coast to be advanced, naval
Possibility Presented That Maneuver Dates Will Be Advanced
New Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 23—(UP)—Henry Brom, brother of the late Paul Brom, refused today to discuss Los Angeles reports that he had been instrumental in reopening an investigative agency. "I won't deny nor confirm it," he said.
Reports that the fleet had been ordered to Chinese waters were denied.
No Comment From Bern
W.S.G.A. Council Approves Student Activity Project
an Now Goes to Chancellor and the Board of Regents for Final Sanction
FEES WILL BE SPLIT
Approval of the compulsory activity ticket plan proposed by the Men's Student Council was voiced in the meeting of the W.S.G.A. council last Tuesday evening. This plan, passed by the student body, calls for the payment of $8 the first semester and $27.5 when use is permitted. The next now be presented to the Chancellor and Board of Regents for ratification or rejection.
March 4 was set as the date for the benefit show which the Council will sponsor. The picture, "Employee's Entrance," will be shown at the Pates theater. Tickets may be secured from members of the W.S.G.A. council.
Phil McKnight, c32, dance manager, gave a report on the variety dances and presented his plan for the upcoming festival which will be given Saturday night.
Plans for the W.S.C.A. elections which will probably be held March 20, were discussed Alice Learned, c34. Chairwoman is as publicity chairman at that time.
Other guests present were: Mrs. J. C Ackert, W. A. W. Burrett, Mrs. David Dunkle, F. M. F. Baumgartner, Miss Hodges, and Herschel W. Schreck.
Mildred Schmitt, fa 33, was installed as Fine Arts representative to replace Carol Higgins, fa 33
Ackert Speaks at Meeting
The Snow Zoobay club initiated seven new members at the club meeting in Snow hall Tuesday evening. Dr. James E. Ackey, professor of zoology and parasitology at Kansas State College was the honor guest of the evening, delivering a lecture on "Host Resistance to Parasitism, with Special Reference on the Chicken." He illustrated his talk with charts and lan-
Seven New Members Initiated Into Snow Zoology Club
the new members received into the organization were: Martha Ralston, c'uel, Kansas City, Mo; W. S. Long, c'laure, Lawrence; N. A. Phelpe, c'uel, Wakefield, Mass; Sherwood Newton, c'uel, Lawrence; Stewart Clare, c'ela, Kansas City, Mo; W. A. Burnett, c'uel, Lawrence; Chu, Chris F, Mitchell, Coffeville.
The meeting was termed by C. W. Hibbard, c33, who is secretary-treasurer of the club, as the most outstanding of the year, both as to interest and attendance. Thirty-three members and guests were present.
WEATHER
Kansas—Fair tonight and Friday continued mild temperature.
Cosmopolitan Club, Robinson gymnasium, 12 p.m.
--ten points; sorority vice president
Marie DeMariani, vice pres-
ident, Corbin and Watkins hall会
retary, librarian, social chairman, treas-
urer, any officer other than president
of Jay Jane, Tau Sigma, Quicks chap
Brandon Woolf, Sear Owl Board, play
casts, other offices other than president
of organizations including women.
**Corbon College**, Sear Owl Board, play
casts, other offices other than president
of organizations including women.
Baptist Young People's Union, 1124 Mississippi, 11 p.m.
AUTHORIZED PARTIE
Friday, Feb. 24
--ten points; sorority vice president
Marie DeMariani, vice pres-
ident, Corbin and Watkins hall会
retary, librarian, social chairman, treas-
urer, any officer other than president
of Jay Jane, Tau Sigma, Quicks chap
Brandon Woolf, Sear Owl Board, play
casts, other offices other than president
of organizations including women.
**Corbon College**, Sear Owl Board, play
casts, other offices other than president
of organizations including women.
Dean of Women
Saturday. Feb. 25
Saturday, Feb. 25
Varsity, Memorial Union, 10 to 12.
AGNES HUSBAND
Pusadeen, Calif., Feb. 25—(UP) The positron linehead tied up with the neutron, proton and electron to hear the plaudts of science. Too tiny to be seen, the positron nevertheless is at the center, the positron again agrees it is the discovery of Dr. Carl Anderson, youthful professor of physics at the California Institute of Technology who works hard in hand the positron. He breaks an atomic breaker and cosmic ray purifier.
The positron, as Dr. Anderson says he will call his discovery, is a positively charged electron and an electron is a component part of an atom which not more than 20 years ago was considered the smallest particle known to science.
"You might consider this position brother to the electron, it appears have energy closely approximated to 100 milli volts." Anderson said.
Memorial Service Today Will Honor Dr. Haworth
indley, Strong, Young,
Sterling and Moore
Are Speakers
Memorial exercises in honor of the late Dr. Erasmus Harwant are to be held at 4:30 this afternoon in the auditorium of the Central Administration building Professor Oln Templin will preside, and short talks will be given by Professors ex-Cx-Chancellor Strong, and Professors M. W. Sterling, and Moore.
Erasmus Haworth, '81, was a professor of geology at the University, and founder of the Kansas State Geological Survey. In addition to University geological building was named Haworth hall. In addition to teaching at the University, he aided in the formation of the museum, contributing to supervising the work of the organization.
In 1912 he was elected chairman of a committee, appointed by the National Association of Mining Schools, to urge the passage of a bill in Congress whereby the mining schools in the United States were benefited.
Conference Will Be Held
University Students Invited to Attend All-Day Meeting
There will be a conference of Douglas County young people Saturday Feb. 25 at the Baptist church, located in Eighth and Kentucky streets.
The general topic to be discussed is "The Church and the Social Crisis". There is to be three discussion groups. The first group under Rev. Theodore H. Azumian will discuss "Influences of social crises during social crisis of the past."
"The second group under Rev. Carr Harrison will discuss, "Teachings of Jesus and the present social crises" Neo P. Gist, of the University sociology department will have charge of the third group which will discuss "Can the Ideals of Jesus Operate in the Present Dav Social Organisms?"
Registration for the meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. m. Saturday. At 12 o'clock there will be a basket lunch, and at 6:30 p.m. b.m. a banquet will be held
All University students are invited.
The cost of the conference including
the banquet will be 35 cents, but without
the banquet the charge is ten cents.
No changes in class schedules will be made by the Administrative office to enable students to see the movie stars, to bring them to the Chancellor, announced today.
NEW BLUEBIRD THAT ATTAINED 272 MILE SPEED
Must Cut Classes to See Stars
Sip Malein Campbell of England, standing beside his redesigned 2,500 horsepower car Bluebird, in which he shattered the land speed record yesterday at Daytona Beach, Pa. The average of two measured mile runs was 272.18 per lap.
NUMBER 108
BANKS REOPEN IN MICHIGAN FOR CURTAILED OPERATION
Detroit, Feb. 23—(UP) —Most of Michigan's banks received today for limited operations under a modification of the holiday period proclaimed last month. The Union Guardian Trust company opened only its trust department. Officers announced a statement would be issued explaining their position. The crisis in the affairs of this institution has taken to government governor when he issued his order.
Members of W.S.G.A. Urged to Check Points
Revised Activity Schedule Was Recently Passed by Council
In order that the women of the University may make a thorough check upon their activity participation prior to the W. S. G. A. elections, the revised point system which was passed recently by the W. S. G. A. Council is reprinted below. Women are urged by the Council to make this check-up as possible in that no complaints will arise at the time of the nominations.
The maximum numbers of points that women may have are as follows: seniors, 60; juniors, 40; sophomores, 20; freshmen, 20.
The schedule follows:
Fifty points—President W. S. G. A.
Forty points—Book exchange manager,
Soriority president, President W. A.
A, Y. W. C. A, or Corbin hall.
Thirty points. First vice president
representative, Vice President of
logo Representative, Fine Arts Rep-
resentative, Point System Manager; pre-
vice president, Vice President of
vice president W. C. W. A. secretary
- fiveteen-five points; President Girl
- Kappa Phi Delta, Kappa Phi Delta,
Phi Chi Delta, Kappa Bappa, Kappa
Theta Epsilon, Lutheran Student association,
Delta Figma, Sigma Fireside
Twenty points: Treasurer w. A. A.
Harrison, vice president of mem-
ember y. W. C. A., vice president
Carbin hali, vice president Watkins
Brown, vice president rife队, president of honorary
rifle队, president of honorary
Fifteen point; Y. W. C. A. representa-
tive of W. S. G. A. W. S. G. A. second vice president, junior vice pres-
sident, junior secretary, retirer, junior secretary, sophomore officers, freshman officers, W. A. V. aie president and sports manager, Pam Hellenke president, Glee Club president, Dr. Jill Cramer editor and manager, K Book editor.
Chemistry Prize Awarded
Committee Decides Competition Th Year Merits Two Awards
Dr. E. H. S. Bailey, professor of chemistry, is again awarding the annual prize in analytical chemistry, won this year by William H. Martin, e39. Competition was so keen this year that the committee debided to award a second prize, which was given to August Grandstaff, e'cex.
The first prize is a one-year membership to the American Chemistry society, including subscriptions to their publications, and the second award is a one-year subscription to the "Journal of Chemical Education."
This prize has been awarded for the last three years. The first winner was Wren Gable and last year it was won by Norman Howard.
TAPER IS PREPARED ON NEW SPECIES OF LEAF HOPPERS
H. B. Beamer, assistant professor in entomology, and Leonard Tuttle, gr., of Baxter Springs, have just completed a new species of the leaf hopper 13 new species of the leaf hopper
The leafhopper, which is a very small jumping insect common to several plants, is widely distributed, and specimens which have been described come from Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, and other states.
STUDENTS MUST PAY FEES
BY TONIGHT OR BE DROPPED
The Board of Rogers took no action on the Men's Student Council's application for an extension of the deadline.
By official rulings of the Board of Regents applying to all five of the state schools, students who have not paid taxes are exempt from classes. Those wishing to pay should see Karl Kloos, bursar, at the business office in the Administration Building.
Score of Students Are Recommended for Graduation
College Faculty Discusses Probation Petitions and Passes Degree Requirement
FEW STUDENTS FAIL
The B.S. degree was supposed to correspond to the College's A.B. degree, but since it was limited by some pre-requisites, not often was taught by students. Usually only two or three years were candidates for the degree.
the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts, at its meeting Tuesday, voted not to recommend candidates for the B.S. (College) degree after March 1, and changed the requirements for the B.S. to be taken later on the latter decree.
The reimbalance committee reported that in the fall of 1922 only 83 fellows were appointed cent of their work. Of these S3 pertained for reimbalance, and 40 were absent.
The committee reported also that of students who were on probation for the fall semester, 52 failed to meet requirements. Twenty-three of the 30 who petitioned for another chance were dismissed and 19 students who twice previously had failed in more than 40 per cent of their work were permitted to re-enroll.
The following students have completed requirements for graduation and have been recommended to the Chinua University to receive the degree specified.
Bachelor of Arts
George L. Allred, Helen Jennett Alter, Margaret Lucile Anderson, Wilma Irene Banta, Ray E. Beckett, Bernice Louis Finley, Carlie Arthur Fordcey, Helen Jane Gardner, LaVerne Margaret Haskell, Harry J. Hetten Jr, Robert Henry Jarvis, Charles Stillwell Johnson, Carl D. Leonard, Charles Louis Marshall, Jack McDonald Jr, Mary Marsh, Richard McLaughlin, Harold Walthree Weatherby, William Joseph Wilson, Dorothy Modeline Woodward, Frank Maxwell Wrenn.
Bachelor of Science
Lee H. Horsey
To Talk About Relativity
Professor Stranathan Will Speak at Meeting of Engineers
J. D. Strantham, associate professor of physics; J. M. Kellog, professor of architecture; and E. B. Youngston, e33, will be guest speakers tonight on the A. I. E-E., announced John Doolett, e33, president.
The University of Kansas branch of the engineering fraternity will meet in Marvin牢 at 7:30 p. m.
According to Doullite, "The Special Theory of Relativity" will be the topic of Professor Stratman's discussion. Professor Kellogg will speak on a non-technical subject which has not been covered in his course and will give a talk on "Mine Work."
Douillet added that he would like to see all electrical engineering students present at the meeting tonight as if they were scientists who become acquainted with the new men.
Debate Former Champions
Kansas Team Enters in Only Inter-
Racial Contest of Season
The University of Kansas will participate in its only inter-racial debate of this season tomorrow night at the Grand Avenue Temple, Kansas City, Mo. A team composed ofHidden Giants and the Cleveland Cavaliers will meet a team from Wiley College who were last year the Negro inter-collegiate champions. The question will be, "Resolved? That socialism would be preferable to capitalism in the United States?" Kaiwa College will host the affirmative and Wiley College the affirmative.
The Kansas-Wiley debate will be followed by a show and dance. The Kansas City Young Matron's Club is sponsoring the debate.
HIGHEST HONORARY DEGREE
BESTOWED ON 'BUDDY' ROGERS
Charles "Budd" Rogers movie and vuduville star is making personal appearances this week at the Mainstreet theater in Kansas City, Mo.
Tuesday the De Molays of Kansas City and Olathe conferred the highest
honorary degree possible. In numa the Scottish Rite temple. Rogers was a student at the University in 1925, and a member of Phil Kappa Pai fraternity.