UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL XXX
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
State Candidates for Rhodes Prize Are Being Chosen
Nominees to Be Selected Late Today Will Go to District Elimination Next
TWO WILL BE PICKEI
The Kansas state committee for the administration of the Ibodes scholarships was in session at the University all day today examining those of the 16 Kansas candidates who had come here for this final state examination.
By late day, the committee expects to select the two men who are to be recommended to the district council meeting for consideration in the choosing of the Rhodes scholars from the states of Kansas is a part.
Sessions were resumed this foremost, delayed somewhat by the fact that W. D. P. Carey of Hutchinson, member of the committee, was called to Kansas City because his father was to undergo an operation in a hospital there. W. E. Sandelius, associate professor of political science, and himself a Rhodes scholar, arose from a hospital bed to attend the ceremony. The echelon e. E. H. Lindley, chairman, and F. B. Bristow of Salina, are the other members of the committee.
The committee held a preliminary meeting here yesterday for purpose of organization, and to determine programs in which the candidates are to be examined.
Sessions which were begun at 11:15 were interrupted long enough for the committeem and candidates to have lunchen together at the University of Chicago, where the afternoon also was spent in the individual examination of the candidates.
Three students of the University are among the 16 candidates, they having been nominated by a local committee several weeks ago.
Bandits Get $9,803 From Suburban Institution Early Today
Kansas City Bank Robbed
Kansas City, Dec. 8—(U-3)—Three masked machine gun bundles today held up the Plaza Bank of Commerce, and fired into an automobile with $9,800.
The bands were waiting in the basement when four bank employees vent to the vault for currency. Trainers on the floor of the vault on the fourth band's ordered them to lie on the floor. The vault was rassacked when an automate time clock ran.
Kansas Senator Tells President o Financial Problems of Agriculture
Capper Asks Farm Relief
The bandits evaded several magnetic locks and burglar alarms in making their way to the vault and showed an intimate knowledge of arrangements by unloading three concealed tear gas guns.
Washington, Dec. 8 — (UPI) — President Hoover's attention was drawn to the press farming relief problem in a report released by the Republican, Kansas. The senator described the plight of the farmers as critical and said, "The farmers in Kansas are in worse financial condition than they were during the war." He told the President he believed that "some sort of moratorium idea should be worked out to lessen the pressure of debt burden." He also proposed spending plan through federal co-operation.
Burlingame Bank Is Robbed
Cashier and Family Imprisoned for 13 Hours; Loot $8,000
Burlingame, Dec. 8 — (UP) — Two masked banks escaped with $8,000 in cash and an undetermined amount of bonds from the First National bank here today after keeping the cashier and his family prisoners for 12 hours.
The bandits appeared at the home of V. E. Miner, at 7 p.m. yesterday, and held them under guard until 3 a.m. They were taken by police and their two children to the bank.
Unable to gain entrance because of a time lock, the bandits kept the group under guard at the bank until 8 a.m. A junior who appeared for work at the bank was locked in the vault. Miner said the bandits wore gloves and masks.
New York, Dec. 8-(UP)—A machine to bring the dead to life was described today by Dr. Albert S. Hyman director of the Witkin foundation of the study and prevention of heart disease.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1932
The machine will not resurrect the dead indiscriminately but experiments have shown that with persons of normal heart, who have "hied" from shock, it restores life in 268 per cent of cases, and it saves up to 10 minutes after the heart stops.
The machine has a needle which is injected into the heart and electricity causes the organ to resume its activity. The machine is being manufactured in Berlin. A shipment is expected shortly in this country.
Doctor Hyman calls his machine the artificial pace maker. His chief value will be in cases where people have "died" from shock in accidents, or on he operating table, or on the battle old.
CONDENSED WIRE NEWS
U.S. May Help Settle Dispute
Washington, Dec. 8—(UP) Officials indicated today that the United States might take part in the proposed Commission on Conciliation to settle the Manchester dispute provided it wags its principles under the League of Nations.
League Resolution Draws Fire
Geneva, Dec. 8—(UAP) Japan threatened to withdraw from the League of Nations session considering the Marutchin dispute unite the League withdraw a resolution consortia and declare recognition of Macedonian country to existing treaties.
Weather Causes First Death
End, Okla., Dec. 8 — (UP) – Winter claimed its first victim in Oklahoma today. A man tentatively identified as a Packett, about 75, was found frozen inside the home. The body, found in a ditch beside a county highway, was brought here.
Leavenworth, Dec. 8 — (UP)—An open safety pin swallowed by Carol Jean Hammer caused the child's death today in the military hospital here. The girl was the infant daughter of Sergeant Norman Hammer of Leavenworth.
Long Beach, Dec. 8. —(UP)—William James Guey, handsome Welder soldier of fortune, under arrest in the investigation of the slaying of Walter Wander-well, adventurer, today denied any connection with the killing.
Oklahoma Avoids Epidemic
Seventeen Students Dismissed From Infirmary After Siege of Flu
Norman, Okla., Dec. 8- (Special)
An epidemic of influenza has been avoided at the University of Oklahoma according to the report of the student infirmary, when 17 students were discussed there early this week. So far there have been only seven new patients admitted.
Although 28 students are now confined in the infirmary, when 17 students were dismissed there early this month, they only eight seven new patients admitted.
The infirmary visiting ban will not be lifted as long as there are any influenza cases prevalent. Miss Wile Mills, supervisor of the infirmary announced.
Marvin Hall Has Amplifier
A new portable amplifier was installed in Marvin hall today for use by George C. Shaad, dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture. Three engineers from the Southwestern Bell Telephone company, George Servier, graduated from the same institution as Mo., and R. F. Kercher of Topela, installed the new equipment.
Dean Shand Will Use Loud Speaker Address His Classes
Dean Shaad will use the amplifier when speaking in his classes and in small gatherings.
Win Handball Finals
Barber-Powell defeated Wagner-Mustard by scores of 21-5, 21-7 to win the open handball finals yesterday.
Reason for Rules Given in Interview by Dean Husband
Regulations Started Nine Years Ago by Student Request After N.U. Trek
CLOSING HOUR UPHELD
Commenting on student opposition to various rules and regulations which affect students, Miss Agnes Husband deaf of women, said today that all the various rules were made by the students themselves.
Miss Husband then told of circumstances which led to the forming of the rules which now are in operation. "About nine years ago," Miss Husband said, "a special train was run to break up a rabble football game. It was a disgraceable trip; the train was crowded, and some University women suffered indigencies and rudeness from passengers who were intoxicated. There were chaperones on the trip and com-munions there." Women unenjoined the train, women unenjoyed the return of the train.
"It became necessary for the University to take some sort of action. Therefore a committee was appointed consisting of the Chancellor, and represented by the Vice-Chancellor Council to work with the Dean of Women and the Men's Student adviser, to work out a plan which would prepare for the occurrence of such incidents in the future.
Action Taken Upon Complaints
"The students presented some recommendations to the administration of the University, among them being the following rules. (1) Special trains must be segregated on the train night trip, the men and women were to be segregated with a chaperone in each women's car. (3) For day trips the students were to be segregated from the regular passengers on the train, by having a car to themselves. (4) All women must sign in the office of the dean of women before making such a request, upon notification, and method of transportation, and where they would stay.
"Now that automobiles have become the popular method of transportation, students must learn that students must have their parents' consent before they will be permitted to attend out-of-town games. This rule relieves the University of much of the burden."
Comments on Closing knees
In commenting upon the closing hours Dein Husband said, "The 10-20 hour hours of our work. The 8 p.m. doorman or men in women's cooping houses is for the convenience if those who wish to study."
Comments on Closing Rules
Miss Husband stated that letters have been sent to the dean of women in various colleges for information concerning closing hours and various general rules and regulations for women. Letters were sent to the University of Iowa, Iowa State, University of Denver, University of Missouri, University of California, University of California, University of Nebraska, and the University of Oklahoma.
All of the colleges do not have 12.30 closing hours, said Dean Husband. The University of Oklahoma and the University of Nebraska average 11 p.m. for closing hours on Friday and Saturday nights.
Charles Alexander, c36-"I think that the greater number of women students observe reasonable hours when they are home where there is no such ruling. For that reason the closing rule is unnecessary."
Following are some more opinions, expressed by students in regard to the 0.20 closing hour rule:
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STUDENTS VOICE OPINIONS
Denn Neemish, c35 "There is no reason why the girls should be observed to observe a 10:30 closing rule and able to see out for themselves."
Majority of Reports Favor Abolition of Closing Hours
Favor More Lenient Rules
Reynolds Sands 'cuned' "I know"
Jule Polefak, cuncl—"Women of university age are old enough to take care of themselves and there should be no limit to when they should be in."
Eugene White, "cuncl—"Most girls have been under no such rule before they came to college, why should they be subject to it now? If they have taken care of themselves during their school years, then they are certainly able to do so now."
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Reynolds Sands, c unct—I know that
K.U. Graduate Bared as 'Ghost Writer' for James J. Davis
C. L. Eadon, a graduate of the first journalism class of the University in 1904, is one of the best "ghost writers" in Washington, according to Rufus Dart II, writing in the November issue of Scribner's.
Edson was ghost writer for James J. Davis, secretary of labor under three presidents. Shortly after Davis obtained his cabinet position he wrote "The Iron Puddler," or rather Edson wrote it from anecdotes contributed by Davis. This book, which was the story of Davis's life and climb to success, was published in 1947 and the year, by Professor William Lyons Phelps, of Yale. For this and other works, Edson was awarded five LL.D.'s by various universities.
While Edson was in the University, he and his brother wrote a book of University verses entitled "Ballads of the Boy," dedicated "to the devil with no apologies." Later he wrote a column of pioneer poems for the Kansas City University Mail he at one time conducted a column called the Man From Arkansas.
He has written the Edson Pocket Library, containing volumes of "Prairie Fire," "The Two-Tood Tree Toad." "What I know About Jews," "Dulcima's Diary," "Almong Bloom," and "Whale Meat." A more recent work is a book known as "The Great American Ass."
Harold Cooke Injured in Automobile Accident
Struck by Car Driven by William English; Four Stitches Taken
Harlo Cook, fa 34, well known musician on the Hill and bass player in Louie Sichers band, was struck by a Buick sedan driven by William T. English, c'urel, at 10:35 last night in front of the administration building of the hospital. A dent hospital showed laterenations of the dent that required four stitches.
Cooke, returning from the University concert with Matthew Bettion, fa35 and Louis Formal, e34, was attempting to cross the street when he was struck by the automobile. His two companions carried him, unconscious, into the hospital.
An unidentified student went to Watkins Memorial hospital and another person called the Lawrence hospital, Dr. Heys, student hospital internate, and the Lawrence hospital ambulance arrived simultaneously at the gymnasium. Cooke was taken to Watkins hospital in the ambulance.
Dr. Beatrice M. Lina, assistant director of Watkins hospital, who took the stitches in Cooke's forehead, said, affirms that the patient does not find anything the matter with Cooke other than the cut on his forehead. While he will have to remain in the hospital for at least 24 hours, he will be able to walk again, unless complications set in.”
Walter E. Sandelius, University of Kansas associate professor of political science, and secretary of the Kansas committee of selection of Rhodes scholars is in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital for infection. He is expected in June to join in choosing two representatives for the scholarship from Kansas.
Sandelius in Hospital
Kansas—Unsettled; probably occasional snow tonight and Friday; continued cold.
WEATHER
--the two governments explained to each other the state of public feeling in Great Britain and France.
AUTHORIZED PARTIES
Alpha Xi Delta, house 12
Alpha Chi Omega, Eldridge, 12
Gamma Phi Beta, house 12
Beta Pi Beta's Ecole Hall, 12
Leap Year Varsity, Memorial Union, 12
AGNES HUSBAND,
Dean of Women
Saturday, Dec. 10
All University women who plan *to stay in Lawrence during the* Christmas holidays instead of returning to their homes are asked to wear a black sweater. Agnes Husband, dean of women. Extra social functions will be planned by organizations and individuals if a sufficient number of stu-
Hoover Will Shun Journalistic Work After Retiremen
Precedent Set by ex-Presidents Does Not Interest Outgoing Executive
VACATION IS PLANNED
Copyright, 1922, by The United Press Washington, Dec. 8 - (UP) - When he retires to private life March 4 President Hoover intends to refrain scruppedly from attempting to influence public opinion on national affairs, he has intimated to friends. He is represented as desiring to avoid utterances which might embarrass his successor. He has been over the difficult task of dealing with troubled affairs at home and abroad.
For this reason, and the additional one that writing is hard work for him. Mr. Hoover is expected to refrain from extensive literary and journalistic work, despite the long line of preface which ex-president pens have written.
First of all he intends to take a vacation. It may be for a year; it may be for six weeks. That all depends on how fever feels after he has faded awhile.
After that—work.
His intimates say his fortune has shrunk to less than $1,000,000. Rumors have placed his annual income, aside from his salary, at about $35,000. He
However, he will not seek to rebuke his fortunes with his pen. His predecessor, Calvin Coolidge, has earned large sums writing. He appeared in the magazines almost as soon as he had left the White House. For a year he was on the defensive, in which he sought, however, to avoid controversial subjects.
Presidents Taft and Theodore Roosevelt also received regular income from writing for magazines or newspapers. Mr. Hoover does not feel that it would be fair to the incoming administration for him to begin commenting on national affairs as soon as he leaves the presidential chair.
Oread to Present Comedies
Training SchooL Will Give Plays a Little Theater Tomorrow
The students of the Oread Training School will present three one-act comedies at the Little Theater tomorrow at 8 o'clock. The parents and staff of the play will be invited to attend the plays, with no admission will be charged.
The plays and their casts of characters are: "Speaking to Father," Caroline Fickering, played by Ruth Brown, Mrs. Pickinger, Miriam Dixon, Edward Worthington, Robert Vietti, William Hinton, Johnson; Mr. Meyer, Mever Nemitoff.
French Club Gives Play
The title of the second play is "Whose Money?" The cast of characters includes: Mother, Edna McCartney; father, Robert Polson; Grace, Ethel Sennie; Gene, Irma Buzic; Aunt Emil Foster; Michael Kendrick. The last play is entitled, "Josa and Minuet." Following is the cast of characters: Mrs. Van Hayden, Margaret Harrison; Eleanor Prudence Van Hayden, Barbara Koenig; Richard Towne, Richard Dawe; Nettie, Catherine Daniels; David Van Doren; van Deren Van Hayden, June; jerry Browder Trowbridge, Dean Stoner; Milford Deveraux, Chapman Tracy.
Musical Numbers by Tom Ryan Also Featured on Christmas Program
Musical numbers by Tom Ryan fc33 and a play, "Au Restaurant du Lupin Blanc", were the features of the Christmas party held by the French club. Le Cercle Francais, yesterday afternoon.
The members of the club who too part in the play were Mary C. Shrum c³3, who took the part of Le Garcon the waiter of the restaurant: Avi McMee the chef; Marianne Seurle, an old gentleman; Easher Mace Ellin, c³4, playing the part of Madame Le Blond, the wife of M Jules Le Blond which was played by Martha Brownlee, c³4. Sally Saire Petit, the player of the Loubourne Petit Fille.
The numbers which Tom Ryan played were "F Minor Etude—de Concert" (Liazt), and "Eude, Opus 10, No. I" (Chipin). The Christmas theme was used for the decorations and refreshments of the party.
Allen Once K. U. Student
Late State School Superintendent Did Advanced Work Here
George A. Allen, Jr., state superintendent of public instruction, who was killed in an automobile accident yesterday, was at one time a student at the University of Kansas. He had attended Campbell College at Holton, completing his training for teaching in the State Teachers' College at Emerson College, full-time at Washburn College and the University of Karsa.
Mr. Allen had devoted more than forty years of his life to school work as a teacher, principal, city, county and state superintendent.
Mr. Allen had been re-elected for a fourth term. The vacancy will be filled by appointment by the governor. If Governor Woodring names a successor for only the unexecuted term, the governor will appoint another Landon who will name another appointee, who would serve until the election two years hence.
Great Britain to Pay War Debt Installment
Announcement Is Climax to Franco - British Conference
Paris, Dec. 8—(UP)—Great Britain will pay its坠 Debt imitement to the United States Premier J. Ramsay MacDonald definitely informed Premier Eduard Heriot today after his death. Heriot in return insisted he was able to say what France would do until he has consulted Parliament, a strong force of which is in favor of default. Heriot failed to convince MacDonald that the two nations should present a solid front on debts. Wash-
A communication issued after the conference indicated France might scrap certain decisions of the Lausanne separation conference if Britain insists on the debt payments. The joint communication said:
"In a very exhaustive exchange of veils they considered their positions in regard to the Lausanne agreement and examined the difficulty arising out of their differences. They resolved to reserving their independence of action in dealing with this matter they al-fined their common determination act in order to obtain by international co-operation the measures calculated for the economic restoration of the world."
Will Discuss Open-Dances
Men's Student Council to Hear Repor of Investigation Committee
The question of open-dances will constitute the main topic for discussion at the meeting of the Men's Student Association at Harold Doran, president, and today.
Last week the investigation committee sent out a questionnaire to determine the sentiment of students contesting this questionnaire, which will be brought before the meeting tonight, should throw an interesting light on the subject, and will undoubtedly aid council in making a final decision.
According to Denton, the other matter coming before the council tonight was to declare that he N.F.A. conference at New Orleans. The number of delegates to be sent has not yet been decided. he said. The number of delegates in 2014 in room 5 of the Memorial Union is 29.
Kansas Alumni Are Active
Five Directors in Bartlesville Junior C. of C. Were Graduated Here
The junior Chamber of Commerce of Barcliffe, Oka., has five University alumni on its board of directors. They are Chester Brewer, 25, 178; Gene Perkins, 27, Wayne Grimstead, 28; C. C.詹, 22; and C. M. Peterson, 28. Both Brewer and Perkins have been president of the organization.
Perkins was recently elected president of the Kikwanis club. Brewer is chairman of the Washington County Democratic club and Grimstad is secretary of the Washington County Republican club. Custer is vice-president of the Lions club. Peterson is active in the Democratic Party, which was voted "the most valuable young man" of the city for the activities in which he has participated, and for his numerous valuable contributions to the city.
University Senate Adopts Schedule for Final Exams
Law and Medical Schools Will Issue Lists to Fit Needs of Own Courses
SET OF RULES GIVEN
Friday, Jan. 27
The University Senate at its meeting last Tuesday night adopted the following examination schedule for the final examinations:
1. 30 to 3.20 p.m.—8.30 - 2 and 1 hour classes.
8:30 to 11:20 a.m.—8:30 - 5,4,and 3 hour classes.
3:30 to 5:20 p.m.—3:30 - 2 and 1 hour classes.
8:30 to 11:20 a.m.-9:30 - 5,4,and 3 hour classes.
1:30 to 3:20 p.m.-9:30 - 2 and 1 hour classes.
Monday. Jan. 30
8:30 to 11:20 a.m.-10:30 - 5,4,and 3 hour classes.
1:30 to 3:20 p.m.—10:30 - 2 and 1 hour classes.
3:30 to 5:20 p.m.--All 4:30 classes
Tuesday, Jan 31
30 to 11:20 a.m.-1:30 - 5, 4, and 3 hour classes.
1:30 to 3:20 p.m.-2:30 - 2 and 1 hour classes.
3:30 to 5:20 p.m.—11:30 - 2 and 1 hour classes.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
8:30 to 11:20 a.m.—11:30 - 5, 4, and 3 hour classes.
1:30 to 3:20 p.m.—1:30 - 2 and 1 hour classes.
Thursday. Feb. 2
1:30 to 3:20 p.m. - 3:30 - 5,4 and 3 hour classes.
Thursday. Feb. 2
8:30 to 11:20 a.m.-2:30 - 5, 4, and 3
hour classes.
In order to expedit the matter of final examinations, the University Senate has set forth a set of rules to aid in avoiding confusion, and directs that they be strictly followed, except upon written request by the instructor and approval by the examination committee, Professor M. E. Rice, Chairman.
Two Schools Have Given Lost
Witnesses. The schools will have their own examination schedule, which will be announced later. This does not include students in the
school district.
In the case of mixed courses, in which the laboratory does not come at the same hour as the class work, the examination may be scheduled in either of the following ways. (1) A single examination covering both the class and the laboratory work at the time scheduled for the class hours; (2) Two examinations for the class hours at the time scheduled for the class hours and one for the laboratory work at the time scheduled for laboratory periods.
One Hour for Appointments
Trogger J appointment classes and Laboratory classes will be examined at the time corresponding to any one hour used for the course; the time to be used will be determined with the students and with any other instructors concerned. If this is insufficient to avoid conflicts the instructor may send a substitute examination schedule.
When a three-hour course is sched- ed on Tuesday and Thursday at one hour and on another day at the same or a different hour, it will be examined as a two-hour course *or* the Tuesday at thursday hour or as an irregular amount course in order to avoid conflict with the regular three-hour course.
Entrance Examinations may be taken from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5, inclusive. Persons wishing to take such examinations should arrange with Professor M. E. Elice, 202 College, on or before Jan. 5, for a definite appointment.
recommends Social Reforms
Committee of Churchmen Urges Change in Birth Control Law
Indiana-polls, Ind., Dec. 8 — (UP—Repeal of laws forbidding dissemination of birth control information was recommended today in a report of the Federal Council of Churches by the Advisory Commission. Other sections favor "spiritual comfort and sympathy" to conscientious objectors against military service; opposition to compulsory military training; endorsement of the principles of unemployment insurance and collective bargaining; and reform of the laws governing such ends. Retention of the Eighteenth amendment was recommended.