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University Dally Kansan Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1956
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WITHOUT IT YOU DIE—Stuart Grossman, (left) and Dr. Richard H. Benson, (right) prepare for a dive. It takes 40 minutes for the compressor (under map) to fill the aqualung which will sustain life for approximately 45 minutes, depending upon the depth of the water.
They Spent The Summer Mostly Under Water
Richard H. Benson, assistant professor of geology, spent much of his time this summer under water. It seems that's about the best way to study ostracodes.
They're small marine animals and their fossils are found off the coast of Florida. In his study Dr. Benson was assisted by Stuart Grossman, Fall River, Mass., and George Coleman, Dayton, Ohio, graduate students, and Mrs. Coleman.
By determining the environments that ostracodes can live in, scientists will be able to describe the physical conditions under which sediments containing ostracode fossils were deposited millions of years ago. Prpf. Benson said. Oil companies are interested in such information as clues to where oil may be found.
"We hope to distinguish several groups of ostracodes and the conditions in which they lived as a result of our work this summer," Prof. Eenson added.
Dived To 40 Feet
During the summer the group dived to depths of 40 feet and traveled over 1,000 miles of sea. In deeper water, the group encountered barracudas, sting rays, and once a large shark, Dr. Benson said
"While swimming one day I saw 15 or 20 barracudas within 15 or
20 feet of me. I realized other people were working nearby," he said. "The barracudas were four feet long, and I kept my eye on them.
"If a person is in water, it's safer to stay than to get out. Flashing objects will attract them," Dr. Benson said, "so we kept working and soon the barracudas took off."
"Another day, I sighted a 12-foot shark about 15 to 20 feet away. The shark ignored us, so we ignored him. Some sharks will attack, but these are easily identifiable."
"We had experienced people in the group," Dr. Benson emphasized, "and due caution was taken. The important thing is to keep one's head."
In the course of diving for samples, sting rays were sighted which were 5 feet across.
Sting Ray A Vegetarian
"The ray is vegetarian," Dr. Benson said. "I even stepped on one. The sting ray has small spines which are used as a defensive mechanism, but this one swam away. They are frightening when first seen, but are more playful than anything else."
"The big danger in this type of
These Animals Wear Glasses
Animals almost are fitted for glasses in experiments conducted by a KU physiologist.
David G. Fleming, assistant professor of physiology, assumes the role of optometrist for a research project supported by the U.S. Public Health Service, which recently renewed its grant of $4,255 for the third year.
By examining the eyes of cats and rabbits, Dr. Fleming is learning more about the apparatus which controls the focusing of the eye. His theory is that the size of the blood vessels in the structure holding the lens influences focusing. It was previously thought that the tension of the muscles controlling the lens was the only factor involved. Although muscles still are the most important, they work in conjunction with the blood vessels, Dr. Fleming believes.
A second portion of the project is a study of the factors which regulate the pressure of fluids inside the eye. Excessive pressure causes glaucoma, one of the chief reasons for blindness.
work is in use of the equipment." Dr. Benson said. "Water pressure and unfamiliarity with the equipment are the real dangers. If a person dives into cloudy water where the animals can't see, he is mistaken for fish. In distress, the animal will strike. They're on guard as much as we are." Dr. Benson said.
"There is tremendous beauty underwater," he added. "There are living coral reefs and various ocean fish come around us all the time. There is also invertebrate life such as sponges.
it's an unusual and different world."
Tough Pun
ST. LOUIS — (UP) — A suburban family watched in horror when its four-month-old dachshund puppy backed into a heavyduty floor model electric fan. The puppy's tail was uninjured, but the fan lost two of its three blades.
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Official Bulletin
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TODAY
German Ph. D. reading examination,
September 29. All planning to take the
examination must register at the Ger-
many office, 308 Fraser, by noon,
September 22.
Newman Club. 7 p.m., at the Castle.
Executive and planning committee meeting. All officers and committee members required attend. All club members are invited.
Quill Club, 7:30 p.m., Oread Room.
Student Union. Those interested in joining are asked to attend.
Graduate Club To Meet Today
Chess Club, 7 p.m., card room, Student Union.
THURSDAY
Christian Science Organization, 7:30 p.m. Danforth Chapel. Invitation is extended to all students, faculty, and friends of the University.
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Graduate Club To Meet Today
The Graduate Club will hold a get-acquainted meeting from 8 to 9:30 p.m. today in the Pine Room of the Student Union. All graduate students are invited. An open house will follow Sunday in the basement of Henley House, 1236 Oread.
Films on art, 7.30 and 9 p.m., Museum of Art, "Picasso," a new full-length color film, "Phantasy on a 19th Century Painting" and "Fiddle-De-Dee." Open house, 7-10:30 p.m. All students and faculty invited Galleties will be offered performance services to serve KU Medical Dames, 8 p.m. Art Museum lounge. Informal. Wives of medical students and faculty and women medical students invited.
Racing Driver Killed At Fair
Americans use paper milk containers at a rate of better than a billion a month.
HUTCHINSON — (UP) — A 27-year-old Kansas City racing driver, Don Hutchinson, was killed last night before 7,000 fans in a collision in a big car race at the Hutchinson State Fair. His car hurtled endover-end through the fence on the fairgrounds track.
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