Effects Of Radioactivity Little Known, Dresden Says
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"We don't know enough about radioactivity, even after numerous testing of bombs and laboratory work." Max Drésden, professor of physics, said in an interview. "We know extraordinarily little about the effects of radioactivity on the behavior of human beings and of the long-range effects of Strontium 90." Strontium 90 is a by-product of nuclear fission.
Dr. Dresden said the amount of radioactivity substances human beings can stand has been going down
"The effects of radioactive materials are cumulative. One real problem is the disposal of waste products, either from peace-time uses of nuclear power or of fall-out from bombs," he said.
"It's possible more fall-out will concentrate where more rain falls. This means there will be more radioactivity in that area," Dr. Dresden said.
"Once a bomb has been exploded, it's been exploded. It's dangerous to presuppose we'll know how much fall-out there will be and how to control it.
Dust Suspended
Radioactive dust is suspended many miles up in the atmosphere after a bomb is exploded. Gravity tends to pull the dust down, and it is deposited on the earth for a number of years by rain. Strontium 90 is then eaten with food, he said
Strontium 90 goes into the bones in the same way calcium does. Geneticists are concerned about the effects of Strontium 90 on future generations. A growing youngster uses more calcium, and will take in more radioactive Strontium 90, he added.
Graduate Gets Grant
A $500 research grant from the Ground-Water Institute for use by a University graduate student in a study of water well efficiency was received this week by the KU Endowment Assn.
The project has been assigned to Leslie E. Mack, Lawrence graduate student, who is working toward a Ph.D. degree in ground-water hydrology. His research will be directed by Dr. Frank C. Foley, director of the Kansas State Geological Survey, and V. C. Fishel, district engineer of the U. S. Geological Survey.
The $500 will be used to set up a laboratory model of an aquifer, or water reservoir, and pumping equipment to use in making a mathematical study of the flow of ground water near wells and its effects on the efficiency of wells.
The institute is composed of water well contractors throughout the country who are interested in development of ground-water reservoirs.
Mack holds the Shell Oil Company Fellowship at the University this year.
Heeb To Go To Washington
Larry J. Heeb, assistant professor of physical education and state recreational consultant at the University, has been invited to a national conference on professional preparation of recreational personnel Wednesday through Saturday in Washington, D.C. Prof. Heeb is in charge of curriculum for recreation leaders offered by the department of physical education and recreation.
Smith To Attend Meeting
Herbert A. Smith, professor of education, will meet with a committee of five at Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23-24 to rewrite the constitution and examine the entire operation of the National Science Assn. They will submit their recommendations to the board of directors next summer.
Magnet for many visitors to Washington, D. C., is the classic Thomas Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin. The heroic statue of the standing Jefferson is clothed in a greatcoat — a likeness of the coat that was given to him by Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuwo, the Polish patriot of the American Revolution.
The use of X-rays must not veil the fact that they are radioactive, Dr. Dresden said, adding that many doses may be serious. Such persons as dentists must take precautions against radioactive effects of X-ray.
"We can't dismiss the gravity of not testing either H-bombs or continuing to test them," he said.
A $500 fund for emergency assistance to Hungarian students has been sent by the KU-Y to the World University Service in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the plan to help victims of aggression.
The money will be distributed to Hungarian refugees in Austria and to students in Hungary for food and medicine. KU is the second school in the United States to pledge an amount for, emergency assistance. The first school was Hunter College in New York City.
A petition has been submitted to the All Student Council asking that the fund money be raised through a special collection of the Campus Chest. The money collected would reimburse the KU-Y.
KU-Y To Discuss Foreign Study
College study in a foreign country will be discussed by students who have attended European universities at the KU-Y all-membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Jawhayk Room of the Student Union.
The student panel will consist of Jane Heyle, Kansas City, Mo. senior, Kent Mueller, Lawrence junior, Fabio Carniel, Trieste, Italy and Eliazbeth Neubacher, Wieselbung, Austria, graduate students.
The foreign students will give a skit presenting their impressions of American university life. The program is sponsored by the International Commission of the KU-Y and the International Club.
Ireland To Discuss Engineering In Iraq
"Modern Engineering and Development in Iraq and Adjacent Areas," will be discussed by H. A. Ireland, professor of geology, at a meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers at 7:30 tonight in Room 306 of the Student Union.
Prof. Ireland visited every country in the Middle East while on leave from KU last year to the University of Baghdad. While there he talked with engineers from the various countries.
Prof. D. B. Sears of the University of Capetown, South Africa, discussed differential equations during the year's first Mathematics Colloquium in Strong Hall Monday.
African Professor Discusses Math
He discussed certain aspects of the second order linear differential operators in a talk which was attended by faculty members and advance students in mathematics.
Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire is the home of the rare Sunapee golden trout, a close relative of the Arctic charr. The rare fish is believed to have survived in the lake since post-glacial times.
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KU-Y cabinet meeting. 7 p.m. Oread Room. Student Union.
TODAY
Circle K Club, 7:15 p.m. room 305A.
Circle K Club, 7:15 p.m. room 305A.
Everyone interested is invited.
Everyone interested is invited.
Alpha Phi Omega business meeting.
7:30 p.m. Parlor A, Student Union.
Undergraduate Psychology Club, 7:30
Dr. John L. Michael "Psychotics and Vending Machines: A New Approach to the Study of Schizophrenia." Public inlet
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Law Wives, 7:30 p.m., Art Museum lounge, 14th Street entrance.
American Society of Civil Engineers, 7:30 p.m., room 308, Student Union. Dr. Ireland of geology department will speak on the Middle East.
Immanuel Lutheran choir rehearsal,
7:15 p.m., 17th and Vermont.
All Student Council, 7:30 p.m., 103
Strong.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1956
"The Disruises of Harlequin." 8 p.m. Museum of Art. Public performance on a one act comedy in conjunction with exhibition opening.
Episcopal morning prayer, 6:45 a.m.
Danforth Chapel. Holy Eucharist. 7 a.m.
Chapel. Music. 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. art museum. Moussorgsky; Boris Godoumnoy (the complete opera).
WEDNESDAY
Gamma Delta coffee hour, 3-4 p.m
Trail Room Student Union
Jay Janes, 5 p.m., Pine Room, Student
Dining
Student Court meeting, 7 p.m., Pine Room, Student Union.
KU-Y all membership meeting, 7:30 p.m., Jayhawk Room. Student Union. Panel discussion on travel and study abmoad.
Jewman Club executive meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the Castle. Please try to attend.
Qual Club, 7:30 p.m., Oread Room, St. Joseph's School. New members will be introduced.
Studio Theatre, 8 p.m., Green Theater.
Three original one-act phys.
THURSDAY
Poetry Hour, 4. p.m., Music Room Student Union. Dean Bart of the School of Religion will read Hebrew Poetry of the Old Testament.
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Chess Club, 7 p.m., Card Room, Stadium entrance, memorabilia prices $100, ten hours the drill hall, Military Science Building. An Air Force film will be shown. Candidates are required to attend. Class A uniforms will be worn. Refreshments.
Studio Theatre, 8 p.m. Green Theater.
Three original one-act plays.
FRIDAY
Newman Club hayrack ride. 6:45 p.m.
Meet in front of St. John's Church.
A square dance and barn party will follow the hayrack ride. Refreshments.
Religious Emphasis Week Council, 8:30 a.m., Wesley Foundation Auditorium, Methodist Student Center. Discussion: Here we will discuss the Committee and Committee will be set up. Operational procedures and working principles will be adopted.
Medical Dames, 8 p.m., Spooner-Thayer Art Museum.
Studio Theatre, 8 p.m., Green Theater. Three original one-act plays.
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