PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1931 University Daily Kansan Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS EDITOR IN CHIEF Elliott Emmond Announcements Editors Elizabeth Middy San Shade MARKING EDITOR Owen PAWN Marketing Editor Philip Kuste Campaign Editor Roberta Callender Credit Sports Editor Richard Whiteman Sports Editor Richard Whiteman Sunday Edition Phillip Wick Country Editor Douglas Lounge Telephone Editor Douglas Lounge ADVERTISING MANAGER _ IRIS FITZSIMMONS Assistant Advertising Mar- Assistant Advertising Mg- Robber B. Read Frank McChilidan Frank McWilliams May River Paula Owain Paul Clinton Toney Chris Hancock Walter Williams Michael Nichols Jon Kinnick Jeff Kinney Willie Moore Peter Walker Kinder Parker Katherine Robert Reed Business Office K.U. 6 News Room K.U. 2 Night Connection 2701K Published in the afternoon. Sense runs a week, an eon Sunday morning, by students in the Department of Journalism of the University of Kansas, from the Dean of the Department of Journalism. Subscriptions price: $4.00 per year, payable in 单缴. Single copies, to be paid. Cancellation fee: not applicable, until September 17, 1910, at the port office at Lawrence, Kansas, under art of March 1, 1979. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1931 THE STERILIZATION LAW Another pannace for the political and criminal ills of Oklahoma has been offered by "Alfalfa Bill" Murray in his signature to the sterilization law which will affect third-term felons and insane people in the state's institutions. Two things are wrong with the idea. One is that the law, which is a common one in many states, cannot be enforced, and the other is that, were it enforced, it would still be ineffective as a deterent. As a specific example of the imprecisability of enforcement, it is well to state that it is next to impossible to get a medical board, or a criminal judge to decree sterilization for an individual. In a situation so susceptible to unfavorable public opinion there can be little doubt of the hesitancy which would result on the part of officials. Nevada has a similar law, and Kansas has a law which provides for sterilization of the insane, providing parental consent is obtained by authorities. The failure of the Kansas law is not due to the denial of consent by parents, but by the failure of officials to seek this permission. It may seem provincial on our part, but the contention we advance is that if criminals were confined to the habitat originally designed by society for them—the prism—there would be no need for such legislation. Furthermore, the sterilization of an individual is not permanent. If the state errs, it has been possible to right the wrong done an individual. When remedy can be obtained the question is raised then as to the value of criminal sterilization. A minister, by the news reports, denies stealing a kiss from one of his congregation. But then, who hasn't known the minister who would deny stealing? THIS THING CALLED SPRING A bluff, that what is was. Just a plain bluff. Spring was unaboved in this year with an abundance of heat, plenty of green on the trees and grass, light blue skies and dreamy moonlights; but it was a bluff, just a plain bluff. Plans were made to take advantage of this wonderful weather. Walks in the moonlight, a chance to put away coat and vest, an opportunity to roll up shirt sleeves. It then broke. We were fooled as usual, but why? Haven't we learned through years of experience that nobody can trust spring weather in Kansas? Can the sun, the moon, and the clouds be trusted? Green trees and grass are just ruses to make us dispose of our superfluous clothing so Old Man Wencher can have a good laugh. And we be laughing? Why, he's hysterical with today's joke in the ripe. Rain, rain, rain, sheets of it, pails of it have fallen. It splatters on the roof when we try to sleep. It greets us in the morning and night with no chance to keep our clothes in shape. Spring? Or would it be better to any springs? Spring weather has fooled us enough in Kansas. Let's rebel. Next year, when the trees and grass turn green, just laugh up your sleeve and say: Youn't ginn'g fool me this time! LIBRARY CLOSING TIME A writer, through the campus opinion medium, seeks our aid today regarding an important campus subject—the official closing hour at Watson library. To be frank, we would say that the library is supposed to close at 10 o'clock. But we also have noted that time and again, there have been attendants who jumped the desk, or jumped their reserve desks, so to speak. Where is the student who hasn't had the hackers of his backbone raised by the sudden staccato bark: "Closing time?" Some students jump to their feet, while others sink at the exclamation, but it is safe to say that most everyone has made a hasty exit from the reserve room before ten sharp. Students fail to realize, however, that the closing hour of the library may mean also that it is the end of labor for attendants. Thus those worthy jobs are merely ridding the building of students preparatory to their own A remedy for any disagreement as to time between attendant and student may be suggested. It is a known fact that the fat face of the wall clock in the reserve room is deceptive; students only look at its rotund countenance rather than read the strange characters to be found in an economic book or a treatise of the human mind. What would not be amiss is for a bevy of students to respond at the closing hour bark each night, that is, if they found a discrepancy between their own time-pieces and that used by the attendant. They might well rush to the desk, dig for their watches, and, in a huddle, hanggle a while over minutes There's a new game of betting down at the college eat shop. It seems that the gambling instructor in a student must find an outlet, a new form, even with the reputed demise of the slot machine in Kansas. Anyway, the college eat shop has lots of chinaware that is, foreign chinaware. It is evidently second hand, for it has names, monograms, and other inscriptions upon it that belong to every state, city, and lodge in this country. The boys now are gambling whether their rolls and coffee will be served to them on an Elk platter or on a dish that once admirered the Ever-Eat Cafe of Walla Walla. WATCH YOUR WEEK-ENDS Only about four more week-end remains in the school year, and those with enough foretight and presence of mind will see to it that their term papers, reports, outside readings, reviews, and other work involving much time, are submitted on time. The incentive to study in the spring of course, is admitted rurely. But the rainy days experienced here have made Potter lake, the Grove, and the athletic parade grounds out of the question. If they have done anything they have at least encouraged study. Spring fever only gets the upper hold when the sunshine is warm, and when gentle breezes whisper clandestinely at the corners of the campus. RETRENCHMENT IN NICARAGUA After having had the marines in Nicaragua ever since 1912, Secretary Stimson is endeavoring to withdraw them "as rapidly and as effectively as the situation can be adjusted." By next June the seven hundred American marines engaged in combat duty in Nicaragua will be withdrawn, leaving five hundred who will serve as instructors to the local constabulary until after the election of November, 1922. Then the United States will discontinue the supervising of elections and the maintenance of marines in Nicaragua. In the meantime the United States is devolving itself to protecting the Americans in the coast cities, but is not trying to protect properties and Americans remaining in the interior. Why should the marines protect, with their lives and the money of the American taxpayers, the investments of American capitalists in Nicaragua, totaling $120,000,000? These capitalists knew the risks involved and expected the marines to guarantee them high profits at the expense of both the United States and Nicaragua. Since May, 1927, 117 United States marines and over 3,765 Nicaraguaans have been killed in Nicaragua. Sandoni is, to a large extent, responsible. Yes, he is a terrible bandit; and so were Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams in the eyes of 1776 England. Competent observers have declared that there would be no Sandino in northern Nicaragua if it were not for American intervention. And as long as the popular belief exists that Sandino is fighting American "imperialism" in Nicaragua, we will very likely continue to remain a potent power for violence and destruction. WHAT MADE YOU FAMOUS? Several times a year there comes to light a celebrity who "has made good n a big way." He may be the financial wizard, the ingenious inventor, or the lairing of Gangland. Occupations are wide and varied, but no matter what they are, the famous one always attains his success to one thing which an been a predominant influence in his life. The ordinary reader can hardly pick up a newspaper without reading three or four reasons why "Mr. Whoziz" made good in the city. Nor does the reporter live who hasn't asked the old stereotyped question, "To what do you attribute your success, Mr. Goodus?" Well over a century ago, old Ben Franklin coined his now famous epitapam about "early to bed, early to rise," etc. The expression was well taken, there is no doubt about that. The big shots have been using it ever since o explain their sudden or gradual rise o fame. In a few weeks K. U. will send out another large graduating class. Doubts it will include a few who will attain big success. And right here and now we enter an urgent plea for the lucky ones to keep the early rising angle out of the interviews which no doubt will follow in the years to come. THE FOREIGN STUDENT A Filipino's tribulations grow out of various factors, according to Manuel Adevena, native Filipina, and secretary for foreign relations of a body of his country. They are believed to be perfect houseboys and good dishwashers, and too often are regarded as capable of that work and little more, when, as a matter of fact, they would never have to do such menial work in their own country. They have great difficulty in expressing themselves in English, and are handicapped in classwork. Too often they are regarded as stupid when it is only a deficiency in language which is retarded them in their studies. They are accused of being aggressive, of dressing extravagently, and of other things which are pointed out as faults. These qualities are not necessarily faults, but merely characteristics growing out of the factors which have gone together to make up the Filipino personality. They are directly traceable o'customs, traditions, and history in the Philippine experience. A little knowledge, a simple explanation, makes it clear to the American student. It all comes back to that backkeyed point—that the only barrier between different nations and races is a lack of understanding. The 1831 Jayhawker took wing for a brief time when the staff members around the stadium in an airplane in hopes of accruing aerial picture of the Kansas City Rugby team. This is the first time in the history of the Jayawacker that airplane pictures have been taken by staff members for publication. The pictures were taken from a plane flying alongside to the Lawrence airport. The plane was piloted by Bob Unlumber E 318. 1931 Jaybawker Takes Wing to Watch Relays The camera top, incidently, added another item to the expense account which is causing grey hairs to appear about the temples of Dave Newcomer, business manager. As taking more pictures during the main part of the afternoon was spent in circling about the stadium and watching the crowd below. According to Charles A. Dearlport, newly elected editor of the Jayhawk, the trip was a huge success socially if not in a commercial way. The exact nature of the photography is not known, as yet the pictures have not been developed. It seems that 'the one difficulty encountered was that of camera trouble. In the midst of the picture taking, the camera fell from its place and sent it whirling downward. "Taking pictures without a camera top," Deardour explained, "is a very difficult task. We voted to dismount the photography for the afternoon." There will be a regular meeting of the ALEE this evening at 7:30. An unannounced meeting will follow the host conference. Ursus is urged to attend. **FTIANCS L, SHINER, Secretary** OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Vol. XXII, March 24, 1953 No. 161 There will be a very important meeting of the Communion club this evening at 7:15 o'clock. M. KANAKADIKI RAO, Secretary. are K. U. Dramatic club will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in Green hall MARGARET SMITH, Secretary. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SENIORS: The colloquium on "Pole Light Construction" will be held promptly at 12:30 Friday in room 160 Martin hall. Attendance of all electrical wiring examinations is required. A.I.E.E.: COSMOPOLITAN CLUB: There will be a KU KU meeting this evening at 7:15 in room 3. Unit build There will be election of officers. DAVE RANKIN, President. Will any seniors who expect to receive degrees in June or summer 1851 who have not already applied for their degrees, please file an application at the Admissions Office. FUL-VUE Campus Opinion KU KU MEETING: Would ye ed he so kind as to inform me, and several more of the students of the dear old Alma Mater, as to just what time the library is supposed to close each evening? My understanding was that it was supposed to close at 10 o'clock; at least, it always has in my four years in school. However, the closing hour was gradually moved up to 11 o'clock; they have been "running us out" at 13:00 and 9:35. What about it? We, the students of the "Secret Thirteen," demand a return to the old 10 o'clock closing hour for the Book on the Rock-Oak-away! to fulfill. At the Recital SENIORS: Editor Daily Kansan: Rv Lola Hacknev There isn't much left for a critic to say after a program like that presented last night. Paderowski, master pianist, wrote about the works of the old masters before one of the largest crowds that a concert has ever drawn in Lawrence. That tells us. L. P. B. Poderwski fulfilled every hope—he was everything his audience thought he would be and more. The concert was terrifying, but the admirers tended, but those who were his especial admirers encorned him again and again in their presence. He was the audience that a man of the age of Poderwski. 11 years, could have the best of it. He had the least effort, and with such exquisite tone that the entire number seemed to believe in him. The Beautiful Frame in Pink Gold R. M. REEVES, Prop. STAPLE AND FANCY The GROCERIES A group of Chopin numbers are always well taken on any program, but Chopin as it was played last night was marvelous. The first of the numbers, 1832, was a fine example of the weakest of Chopin's compositions, but the group as a whole was charming. Trills and runs were so excellently maneuvered that they sounded like Phone 618 303 W.13th Like a successor of favorites, was Rubenstein's "Value Caprice," a lively number requiring much skill and technique. "Chard D'Amour" (Stewolio) follows Rubenstein in his own distinctiveewski's own compositions that he played. It was "Cacovlejneffne Feramque" with me instantiated for the audience in delightful list of music, but quite technical, and many persons expressed a sincere reverence for Rubenstein as he play his "Mincet in G" in place of it. The program closed with Liana's "Humganur Rhaphope, No. 12," but the musical score was still applauded and applauded him again and again. He very graciously received with cries Corner Grocery Optometrist 911 Mass. The Books Everyone Is Talking About are for sale and for rent here. Come in this weekend and see them. 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