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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 15, 1943)
■lllHIUIUIftlHUlUIUKH tiiiiiiiwiiiiiiimuiWMiimiuiuuuuuiBswu Events to Remember Parade of Events in World at War And on the Campus in Year at UO By COURTNEY SWANDER When Oregon students returned for a new year’s work back in the fall of 1942 America was just beginning to realize that we were engaged in a total war. “Pearl Harbor” was a mem ory and Rommel boasted of dining in Cairo. Some three thou sand students came to begin a new year at college; reserves called for recruits as the surest way to stay in school, and the campus houses were angling for pledges. THE WORLD AT WAR Sept. 24—Kaiser St. Johns yard launches 10 - day liberty ship, setting world record. Oct. 4—Oc tober proclaimed month for na tional scrap drive. Oct. 9—Nazis withdraw after failing to capture Stalingrad. Oct. 10—U.S. gives up “extraterritorial” rights in China. Oct. 13—President Roose velt calls for draft of 18-year olds. Oct. 23—Coast dim-out pro claimed. Oct. 27—British 8th ar my cracks Rommel’s line at El Alemein. Yanks Invade Africa Nov. 7—The second front in north Africa was launched as Americans invaded French pos sessions. Nov. 11—Armistice day. Hit ler orders all France under Nazi control. Nov. 15—Eddie Ricken backer world war ace, rescued from life raft after 23 days afloat in the Pacific. Nov. 17—23 Jap ships sunk; 24,000 soldiers die in Jap attempt to regain Solomon islands. Nov. 19—47 die of poisoning at Oregon state hospital in Salem. Cause: roach powder. Nov. 28— French scuttle 66 vessels at Tou lon to prevent the Nazis from getting them. Nov. 29—489 per ish in Boston night club fire. Admiral Darlan Dec. 1—Nationwide gasoline rationing goes into effect. Dec. 7—“Pearl Harbor” day. Dec. 25— Christmas day. Admiral Jean Larlan, civil governor of North Africa, assassinated in Algiers. Dec. 27—General Henri Giraud takes control of French North African government. Jan. 1, 1943—New Year’s day. Reds announce 312,000 Nazi cas ualties in winter battles. Jan. 3 -—Death toll reaches six in Ore gon floor. Jan 12—RAF block busters bust Berlin, Jan. 24— Martha James, bride of naval of ficer, slain on SP train near Al bany. Jan. 27—President Roose ve't and Prime Minister Church ill meet at Casablanca; policy of “unconditional surrender” set forth. Tokyo Raid Feb. 14—Russians recapture Rostov. Mar. 1—Point rationing of canned goods goes into effect. Mar. 4—Entire Jap convoy of 22 vessels wiped out off New Gui nea. Mar. 29—British smash Mar eth line. Butter and meat go un de:' rationing. Vpr. 6—Eleanor Roosevelt christens first Kaiser aircraft carrier in Portland. Apr. 9—Pres ident Roosevelt issues “hold-the line" order against inflation. Apr. 19 Full story told of Doolittle’s Tokyo raid of a year ago from “S langri-la.” Apr. 22—Captured American aii men executed by Japs. Apr. 27—Russia breaks diplomatic re lations with Poland. May 1— President Roosevelt orders the government to take over the coal mines to prevent a strike. Vfrlcan Victory May 7—The capture of Tunis an 1 Bizerte by American and British forces was announced. ON THE CAMPUS Aug. 31—The 10th annual Fun Frolic for new students held at Jantzen beach, Portland, with Anson Weeks orchestra. Sept. 23 —Rush week ends; Freshman week opens. Oct. 1—Fall term registration is 2958. Student defense council reorganized under executive coun cil. Oct. 2—President Roosevelt passes through Eugene while on surprise national tour. Oct. 3— Piggers hit the road in annual bunion derby. Oct. ,14—Oregana selected by NSPA as tops in na tion. Oct. 17—Campus scrap drive and final noise parade of junk held along Willamette street. Oct. 24—Sophomore Whisker ino. Nov. 4—Houses drive toward goal of 3000 packs of cigarettes for soldiers. Nov. 7—Homecom ing greets alums with “The Home Fires Are Burning.’’ Tom my Dorsey plays at military ball. Nov. 11—Millracing outlawed by disciplinary committee. Nov. 14—Co-op votes to open parcel mailing station. Nov. 21— Webfoots wind up eighth in Pa cific coast football. Nov. 25— Men's halls damaged by vandals in night. Dec. 12—Christmas va cation begins. Train reservations threaten to delay return of Ore gon students. Storm Closes University Jan. 5, 1943—Winter term reg istration is 2593. Jan. 12—Fresh man ..lass organizes. Jan. 22— Silver thaw and snow closes Uni versity on Friday. Falling trees and ligh.' wires do considerable damage. Jan. 29—Cans, records, silk stockings, paper, and fats collected in scrap campaign. Feb. 6— Service flag placed in Johnson hall to commemorate 30 UO men at war. Feb. 13—Annual Dads’ day. James Abbe, Blue net work news commentator, is guest speaker. Mar. 1—University Cho Ask Us.... for advice about mid night snacks from our seafood department to keep your stamina dur ing final exam week. We want to take this opportunity of the year to express our appreciation of your patronage. NEWMAN'S Fish Market ' PHONE 2309 39 East Broadway ral union and symphony concert presents choral “Fantasia.” Mar. 19—Virginia Howard' chosen EM ERALD cover girl. Spring term enrollment is 2132. Apr. 6—208 ERC members leave by train for service after a farewell assembly. Apr. 14— Oregon participates in $13,000, 000,000 war loan drive. Apr. 25— Sunrise Easter services held in McArthur court. ‘TNE’ Block Smashed Apr. 27—Nancy Ames elect ed ASUO president in voting which totally upset the Greek bloc. Coalition candidates swept into office after short, active battle. May 1—Queen Mary Bentley reigns over Junior Weekend, feat uring Latin American theme. All campus sing observed. May 4— Army takes over girls’ dorm, moving coeds to vacated men’s hall. May 6—Naval and marine reservists face call on July 1. May 7—Annual Mortar Board ball. I'O Goes to War May 15—Most of the 225 army meteorology trainees have arrived on the campus to be gin a year’s training. DATES TO WATCH FOR— Final exams, May 26. Commence ment, May 30. Prof. Maynard E. Pirsig of the University of Minnesota law school has been appointed to the supreme court of Minnesota as an associate justice. Haverford (Pa.) college re* cently dedicated the latest addi™ tion to its library, a treasurer room to house and display its collection of Quakeriana. GIVE THE GRADUATE CANDY • It’s rationed but we still have some fine boxes of Chocolates for a thoughtful Graduation Gift. Congratulations Seniors GODSPEED TO THE SCHOLAR-SOLDIER. WE SALUTE YOU MEN GOING INTO THE SERVICE. WE HAVE APPRECIATED YOUR PATRONAGE_AND WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW LIFE AHEAD. TO THE UNDERGRADUATE j WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU BACK NEXT YEAR. JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. < 643 Willamette Phone 2693
