Swedish Film Was Stopped by Censors
By Robert C. Harwi
The long hand of censorship reached out to the University campus and snatched a movie from the University Film Series program.
The Swedish film, "Smiles of a Summer Night," was scheduled for showing here tomorrow night. But it was suddenly, and somewhat mysteriously, canceled yesterday, and replaced by "A Tale of Two Cities."
Today The Daily Kansan learned that the Kansas Board of Review had ruled the Swedish film unfit for showing in Kansas.
Mrs. Hazel Runyan, director of the board, said from her home in Kansas City, Kan., that the board :'did not see fit to turn loose" the film.
Mrs. Runyan did say, however that the board may review the film again soon.
"We will give the film more consideration later on," said Mrs. Run-
yan. "We will call in broadminded citizens to help us decide. Clergymen and educators will be asked to review the picture. There is no bias in these matters."
Yesterday The Kansan was told the film was removed because of "distribution problems."
Raymond Nichols, executive secretary of the University and chairman of the Film Series Committee, said yesterday that a change in distribution made the substitution of films necessary.
"The film is not available now, nor will it be available in the future." he said.
According to Kansas statutes, the board must review all films entering the state, and shall disapprove those which are "obscene, indecent, or immoral."
However, the board may order a re-examination, and may grant a special showing permit for educational purposes.
$40 Stolen From Six Freshmen
A total of $40 was stolen from bill-folds at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house this week. The theft was reported by David Ontjes, Hutchinson senior, to Lawrence police at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday. Campus police received the complaint yesterday.
Police said there was an earlier theft Jan. 5, when two freshmen lost $30.
This week's haul of $40 was taken from the billfolds of six freshman pledges.
Ontjes reported that the money was left in billfolds kept in dressers in the study rooms. Police said Ontjes has a suspect but refuses to identify him until consulting with the officers of the fraternity.
Richard Wilcox, Kansas City, Mo.
junior, reported two dollars taker from his room in Templin Hall sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Residents of Templin have lost more than $200 in the last two semesters.
Tax Problems Are Solved
WASHINGTON — (UPI) — Rep Paul A. Fino (R-NY) announced that he would reintroduce a bill to set up a national lottery.
Fino describes himself as the "No. 1 advocate of a national lottery in America today." He has introduced a national lottery bill for the last four years, during each of the years he has been in Congress.
He said his new lottery bill would "provide the only answer to every taxpayer's dream for tax relief."
"This painless form of taxation will bring into the coffers of our government over 10 billion dollars a year in added revenue which can be used for tax cuts and part payments towards our tremendous, ever-increasing national debt," he said.
Car Comes Calling At Delta Gamma
Someone came calling at the Delta Gamma sorority house yesterday—then evidently decided to walk home. A car was found on the sorority's front lawn and was reported to police at 1:18 this morning.
The car belonged to John Burlingame, Independence sophomore, who had reported it stolen yesterday, not knowing it was in the company of the females over in West Hills.
Weather
Cold arctic air that brought up to two inches of snow to northwest Kansas spread across the state during the night, dropping temperatures 15 to 25 degrees lower today than yesterday. High today in the 20's. Low tonight, 5 to 10 above.
Wilt Tells Kansan He Has No Regrets
See page 5 of today's Daily Kansan for an exclusive interview with Wilt Chamberlain, Harlem Globetrotters' basketball star who was the mainstay of the KU team the last two years. Wilt told a Kansan reporter last night that he has no regrets about giving up his last year of eligibility at KU for a $65,000 salary with the Globetrotters.
Accident Causes $100 Damages
A two-car accident in back of the Kappa Sigma fraternity on High Drive yesterday afternoon resulted in $100 damages to the vehicles involved.
The accident occurred as the Smith vehicle was approaching from a private drive. Sundbye told officers he was unable to stop because of loose sand and gravel on the street.
A car driven by Aaron Eldridge Smith, El Dorado senior, was struck by a vehicle driven by Earl Sundbye, Gardner sophomore.
Daily hansan
Thursday, Jan. 15, 1959
56th Year, No. 76
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Worst in History
192 Students Flunk English Proficiency
Out of 602 students who took the English Proficiency Examination on Dec. 6, 192 or 31.9 per cent - failed. This represents the worst showing in the history of the examination.
The high number of failures, nearly one-third of the examinées, cannot be blamed on more rigid grading. There was no effort to make it more difficult than normal themes, said W. P. Albrecht, professor of English and department chairman, and David Dykstra, instructor of English and supervisor of the examination.
Questions on the examination ranged from discussions of the Far East situation to campus parking. It was assumed that each student would have found some topics in the several available for discussion on which to write effectively.
"We have data on all those who took the examination," said Prof. Albrecht.
Prof. Albrecht and Mr. Dykstra said that students who failed can receive help in several ways for the next examination, which will be given March 21.
The next worst percentage was in the spring of last year, when only 69 per cent passed.
Passing the examination is a requirement for graduation in most of the schools of the University.
A list of those passing appears on page 6. The list will be posted outside the Office of the Registrar tomorrow.
"Each student filled out a questionnaire. Questions were asked on what English courses were taken before, what instructors gave them, and what grades were given for each course. We can use these data and the test papers
themselves as aids in counseling."
Prof. Albrecht and Mr. Dykstra emphasized that the Writing Clinic, which is run by the department of English and is located in 214 Strong Hall, is available to all those who failed the examination. The Clinic is open from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
"Tutorial help in the Clinic will be given to those who want it," said Mr. Dykstura. "But if the student is really interested, there is much he can do on his own. Plenty of occasions can be found to practice writing. Long letters can be written. Practice essays can be attempted. Writing courses in the department may be taken."
Prof. Albrecht said the purpose of the English Proficiency Examination is to help maintain and improve the student's writing. The student must prove that he can write clear, accurate, well-organized English.
"The standards for grading these examinations are fairly absolute," said Prof. Albrecht. "The grammatical standards are relatively constant and easy to establish. The thought content standards are more difficult, but obviously the student must have something to say and be able to organize his ideas."
Mr. Dykstra said he could not emphasize too much the fact that the examination is not merely an exercise in mechanical aptitudes.
Mature thought is just as important, he said.
"Generally speaking, there was no indication that the thought content was any worse than infractions of the grammatical rules." Mr. Dykstra said. "Frequently, if one was slovenly, the other was too. Some students have a lot of trouble passing this examination. And between attempts to pass it, many of them don't try to correct what they did poorly before."
In June 1958 a total of 153 took the examination, and 26 per cent failed. Last spring, 320 took it, and 31 per cent failed. Last December, of 558 who took it, 20 per cent failed.
Criminology Makes Prerequisite Switch
Introductory sociology will be the only prerequisite for criminology in the second semester.
In the past students taking the course were required a second course in sociology, said Marston M. McCluagge, professor of sociology and human relations.
Factors producing crime and the methods of crime treatment and prevention will be included in the course.
The three-hour course, taught by Prof. McCluggage, will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Plenty of Summer Jobs For Female Idlers
By Martha Pearse
Now that women have a solid standing in the business and professional world, many are looking for jobs. But, alas, most never know quite where to begin.
The Associated Women Students House of Representatives has organized a file for female students desiring summer work. The only qualification for using this file is that the job-seeker must journey to the Dean of Women's office and ask to see it.
Many of the jobs available for women are office jobs—clerical work, bookkeeping, secretarial jobs, etc. For those who like work of a more physically active nature, the file contains data on breaking eggs, manufacturing ice cream, exercising horses, playing the organ, teaching square dancing, working in summer stock, appearing on television, and many others.
Two of the larger files give information on resort work and camp counseling. These seem to be in greatest demand.
Not only are different types of work given, but there are opportunities to go to some far, exotic areas.
Whatever kind of work the coed wants, she would find it advisable to look now. Many of the jobs are filled early in the spring.
The file gives much information about specific jobs, rather than just the occupation's name. Salary, location, education and age requirements, and advantages and disadvantages of each job are given.
At least 200 KU women have used the file to get summer jobs during the past year. Over 500 positions are included in the file.
In case the coed is looking for mental rather than physical work, the Dean of Women's office also supplies information on American summer schools.
Should a question arise as to what the female thumb twiddler can do between June and September, the summer school and job files can help relieve the twitch of ennui. After all, who can stand to sunbathe, party or sleep for three months?
MODERNISTIC—This is probably the best word to describe the new Theta Chi fraternity house. Shown in the picture is an outside staircase—one of the more modern features of the house. Chapter officials expect to move into the new structure between semesters.