4 Friday, February 12, 1971 University Daily Kansan KANSAN comment Freedom Under Attack There is little question that the concept of the university campus as a marketplace of free ideas is under serious attack today. Assaults from the right wing come in the form of blacklists of so-called revolutionary speakers, such as the one recently compiled by the House Internal Security Committee. The list, which was revised and updated just the other day, is billed by the committee as informative, but its more basic purpose is in the category of a witch hunt. The list, of course, is also a form of free advertising for these ballyhooed "rabblersers." But a blacklist at the most is but a minor assault on the freedom of the campus. Attacks from the left have become more and more vicious of late. Just last Monday, antiwar protesters disrupted the annual University of Wisconsin faculty meeting jeering at a refusal to discuss immediately the Laos invasion. John C. Weaver, Wisconsin president, was hooted off the stage. This was the first faculty meeting the new president had attended, after coming from the University of Missouri this semester. The demonstrators' anger reached the frenzy stage when many faculty members objected to discussing the Laos situation. If such denial of free speech is condoned by those loudly indignant about the injustices of the Laos invasion, their sincerity can so easily be questioned. For what kind of a conception of a free society would include the denial of the right to speak to those with whom we disagree? From the beginning, universities fought for the right to present radical speakers and permit those rejected because of unpopular views a place to teach and do research. The university was a haven because it was a marketplace of free ideas. The attacks came most frequently from right wingers. Now the situation has apparently been reversed. A radical minority now decides who is in agreement with them and may therefore speak, and those who disagree and will therefore be denied their platform by crude tactics. Although a University of Wisconsin faculty meeting may be the place to stop the Lao invasion, a majority of the faculty apparently thought it neither the time nor the place for such a discussion. What resulted was, as Weaver said, "a government and democratic procedures." —Bob Womack Vote in City Election The University community's big chance for self-determination is coming up, and I don't mean the student election. March 9 is the local primaries for city commission. April 6 is the general election for the commission, and the question of voting privileges for 18 year olds in state and local elections will be decided. The trouble with local elections all over the country is that persons don't take the time to vote. But they sure like to gripe about their local government. Citizens don't bother to register, but they sure take the time to complain about bad street, poor police protection, racial discrimination, or even afflicting local governments today. The University's relation to the community is a typical example. Some students and faculty griped about the curfews last spring called by the city commission. Others complained of police brutality. Sub-standard housing and local pollution were bitterly criticized, and still are. No matter what the grips are, eligible olers at KU won't have a chance to really do well with the grip. If you didn't like the commission's decisions, go to the polls and vote for someone you think will do better. Sure, it's only one vote, but it's important in a small election. Furthermore, if you don't make the effort to cast a ballot, you have no right to gripe about anything local government does. A city sales tax request will be on the ballot. The money will be used for more police and firemen. If you think you want more protection from the city, register and vote. If you think the city has enough or too much law enforcement, go to the polls and say so. The general election April 6 will show if Kansans want 18 year olds to vote. The amendment is not a sure thing and every vote will be important. A good turnout from the KU community will greatly help its chances. Considering the events in the past year, the University now has a vital interest in city affairs. It's time the KU community starts to show that interest. Register and vote; if you don't do your part, however small it is, you have no right to complain about anything. —Ted Iliff Quirks in the News By United Press International DELTA JUNCTION, Alaska—This town of 5,000 residents is only 4,855,000 Betty Crocker coupons away from a much-needed new engine for the volunteer fire department, city fathers say. So far, residents of Delta Junction, which is about 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks, have collected 45,000 of the stamps. Officials say 5 million will be needed to purchase the new rig. BEACONSFIELD, England—Peter Halliday, 40, an inspector for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says he talked for more than an hour to keep an angry German shepherd at bay. After an hour, the pooch, sad eyed and thin, crawled into Halliday's truck. "I rambled on about everything under the sun." Halliday said. CHORLEY WOOD, England—Village officials have decided to put a fence around the town's common because of protests about courting couples using the area. The protest came from the head of the Girl Guide group whose headquarters border on the green. She said the couples embarrassed her girls. WEYMOUTH, England—Jim Marner is having difficulty getting rid of his flowing nylon beard. He wore the false whickers to a ball Saturday night but was unable to get them off when he got home. Parking and the Space Program: Rebuttals LETTERS To the editor: I protest your protest, Dr. Wedge (9 February), of the alleged opposition to our proposed proposals in open all campus parking lots for evening use. My feelings about the proposals are based on the following points. First, the use of restricted parking lots by day has nothing whatsoever to do with their use at that restricted parking that restricted parking does not bring about an acceptable condition for the restricted find 24 of 39 spaces occupied illegally in your assigned lot. I suggest that you notify Traffic Enforcement and perceive the pleasure of assigned parking, but I know well that the Traffic and Security enforcers frequently handles such situations. Second, I admire your devotion to your studenta, especially when you leave. Third, my family ties suffer. I, too, spend a lot of time on campus. In fact, Dr. Wedge, I spend ten to twelve hours a week in my laboratory. I'm afraid to even begin to think about the sacrifices that I'm made. Third, Dr. Wedge, I will, too be spending a great deal of time in pursuit of an advanced degree or graduate career plans being what they are. I will probably be spending more time continuing my education than you can imagine, but this should not be to do with the current problem. Fourth, I also find irrelevant break parking gates on campus. If administrators of the college figure out how to the solution to this problem is the installation of gates that will do as much work as possible. Fifth, I wish to point out to you the existence of zone X located a short distance behind the Union fence, yet an extra clever, yet functional, little tunnel which was built at considerable expense to ensure that the fellow parking in than the封闭 Union and I find it hard to even imagine zone X being placed in the evening. So, I measure the exposed distance between the Union and each of the two loops. I'd bet that the fence would be with those wonderful inventions called elevators in the Union, there aren't even many more steps to climb when entering from zone X. done to University equipment, then that the University's tough luck. This, however, has little to honor for the evening parking situation. Finally Dr. Wedge, I see by my trusty Parking and Traffic Control vehicles that we are large areas of open evening parking space behind Carruth-O'Leary, so to which I assume that I will be able to access), so I wonder if you have truly experienced the full range of Parking and Traffic evening parking on this campus. Many other students and myself are involved in research on this campus which is manifold. You may find it necessary that we spend a fantastic amount of time on campus. Granted, Dr. Wedge, our work is secondary to your job, but have you ever wondered if the $10 million would mean if the $10 million which the University received for research last year were not present? You see, accessible research is not important to you alone. Some time ago several of us who were concerned about the evening parking situation in zone G brought the matter to the attention of Traffic and Security and the Parking and Traffic staff, who said that zone G was never very full during the evening when it was restricted. So, we took it upon ourselves to ensure the evening parking situation there. For one week, hour by hour, we counted the cars in zone G every day for a period. Not surprised, we found that of the total of 20 restricted hours during which we surveyed, 83 cars had been filled to over 50 per cent capacity. We approached the director of Traffic and Security with this information, and could reconcille telling us that there are no available parking spaces in the evening in zone G. We also suggested suggestions of plans (which have since been proven to be workable) for giving us token rewards for parking in Parking and Traffic Committee felt that our suggestions warranted further consideration, so we moved forward, though far from remedial. So, Dr. Wedge, I probably could relate to your feelings of oppression about this zone, but you couldn't imagine. My opinion is that opening all campus parking lots in the evening deserves more comparison than more than the "I feel" "I think," "I or I believe," which the idea has gotten from the experiment and find out if it works? Perhaps the evening usage of zone G is typical of usage of other restricted zones. It requires that all areas be Perhaps opening all zones in the evening would relieve pressure in now heavily-used open zones and that users don't need utilization of space for everyone Open parking works at other institutions, so why shouldn't it work here? So, Dr. Wedge, please join us in urging those who should to investigate current evening use of alcohol by taking the advice by facts and not feelings. Perhaps you and I could both have our feelings of oppression over them and it would be nice for a change to occur. We can work proactively to a problem at KU. Stephen Buck Decatur, Ill. Graduate Student To the editor: Concerning the editorial "Space Program A Waste" which appeared in the February 9 issue of the Kansan, Mr. Parker and Mayer share a gross lack of regard, not to mention forewarned. Mr. Parker condemns the space program on the basis that it has been grossly misplaced. Even if money were directed away from the space program, Mr. Parker said that it would go for such noble causes as Mr. Parker suggests? If it was, it would be no more than $2 billion per year compared to a defense budget of approximately $70 billion per year, it is hard to believe that he is wrong in his opinion. However, if he is intent or begrudging to be moused in sure fire ways that meenet him that some of that money has gone for space hardware, some of which gives us better communication, some the world, some of which has helped avert natural disasters via space warfare, some is present in our daily lives. Appropriations for the space program have played a great role in developing it. computers, organic polymers and thermal insulation, just to keep the materials in the Apollo Service Module may be the forerunners of some which will end up in cars to lick the surfaces of the astronauts' technological spinoff from the space program has been worth far more than the amount in dollars. But if he decides to discount this, look at the current problems in unemployment. The aerospace industry has a strong contributor to this problem due to budget cuts. Cubacks at the airport are where the first stage of the Saturn is constructed have the highest ordeal highest unemployment rates in the country; aerospace engineers do not make good garbage batteries. Turning next to another area closer to home. If he begrudges us going to the moon, why not go to both because we are curious and wish to learn. And the study of English, music, anthropology, or astronomy does not stop building buildings either. Lastly, somewhere in the volumes of material I read as an author, there is a book which has great relevance here. In the early party of this century, when the airplane was nothing new, they sent a request for 5 new planes and $600 to operate them for a year. A team of aviation experts, upon seeing this request, was heard to inquire, "Why does the Army want more airplanes?" I was surprised. In conclusion, I would like only to say that yes, Mr. Parker, we already have one. Robert P. Ryan Overland Park Medical Student Robert P. Ryan THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN An All-American college newspaper Kansas Telephone Numbers Newsroom—UN 4-4810 Business Office—UN 4-4358 Published at the University of Kansas daily during the academic year except holidays and examination periods. Mail subscription prices $6 a semester, $10 a quarter. Appropriate benefits include benefits of goods, services and employment advertised offered to all students without regard to color, creed or national origin. 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NEWS STAFF News Advise | Del Brinkman News Editor | Jeff Bristow Editor Galeen兰德 Assistant Editor Rob Stewart Assistant Editor Bob Terry Editorial Staff Ted Liff, Duke Lament, Bob Wonack News Editors Dave Bartel, Nick Littert, Nila Walker Cage Chef Melissa Bergh Sports Editor Don Baker Crimes and Reviews Editor Mike Moftf, Craig Lowe Makeup Editor Mike Moftf, Craig Lowe Assistant Campus Editor Jessol Scott Assistant Campus Editor Kristin Goff, Craig Lowe Photographic Editor Jim Forbes, Dave Henry, Jim Huntwell BUSINESS STAFF Business Advisor Mel Adams Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Associate Business Manager Associate Business Manager National Advertising Manager National Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Circulation Manager David Hack Jim Hughau Carol Young Sarah Yoon Mike Boldorf Shirley Sutter Jim Lange Jim Lange The American 2nd Army Division which has been guarding an 18mile stretch along the south side of Seoul, South Korea's capital, will be As of June 30 all that comes to an end. Letters policy Letters to the editor should be typewritten, double-spaced and should not exceed 500 words. All letters are subject to editing and condensation, according to space limitations and the editor's judgment. Students must provide their own faculty and staff must provide their name and position; others must provide their name and address; Korean Withdrawal Pains Felt By PHIL NEWSOM Americans impatient with the pace of Vietnamization of the war in Southeast Asia and the withdrawal of troops might groups could look at a Korea. For most of 21 years American military bases in South Korea have a line dividing South Korea from Communist North Korea. Each line has been used by Communists probed the line or sent infiltrators southward to disrupt the government of President Kim Jong-un. Henceforth American troops will be responsible only for guard duties at the true village of Pamunjamn, that symbol of the longevity of Asian wars which once entered are difficult to access. Vice President Agnew underwent his baptism of fire in Seoul last summer, learning just how tough Anj bargainners can It is part of an agreement whereby the United States will reduce its authorized strength of 400 men in South Korea by 20,000. brought home and disbanded at an anti anticipated saving of some $500 million a year. President Park and his alces sought modernization of the Korean forces, much of whose By Sokoloff Griff & the Unicorn The South argues that the U.S. move will be interpreted as a sign of weakness and that the North can, but might, attack again. The United States argues that the North Carolina state seeks to avoid South Asia because neither of its chief allies, Red China and the Soviet Union, with an armed counterpart, has a strong ally. While the Koreans agreed to the move, it did not alter the fundamental disagreement between the two sides. military aid coming to about $140 million this year, and continuing aid for the next five years. Over a five-year period they sought new equipment worth between $2 and $3 billion. equipment was 20 to 25 years old The United States agreed to shift a wing of 54 Phantom F4 bombers from Japan and place permanent station in South Korea. Included in the military aid and support of radar surveillance aircraft to protect the coastline and, presumably Phantom F4 from North Korea's aerial attacks. equipment was 20 to 25 years old. They sought public assurance that SST equipment would be B S troop shape now would be deferred a number of years. "Copyright 1971, University Daily Kansan What they got is some $100 million worth of supplies to be left behind by the departing Americans plus about 100 million in military aid in a promise of $150 million in military aid in addition to regular Those There the Days 40 Years Ago Today—1931 30 Years Ago Today----1941 Rev. Joseph Myers, director of the Com- munity Health Department, and the Pump up on "Arts Chesapeake Wheated Up!" The academic fate of two KU' students arrested for transporting liquor was still uncertain. The Chancellor planned to turn the case over to the Men's Student Council for a decision on whether or not the students, E. E. Harvey and others, should be reinstated to the University. Firing ranges able to accommodate machine-gun, rifle and pistol firing were KU was second only to Johns Hopkins University in the proportion of its enrollment that is male. He was one of the American Men of Science, according to the Journal of Higher Education survey. At KU there was one well-known alum for every 35 students; at Johns Hopkins the ratio was one to 17. included in architectural plans for the new military science building to be built south of Hoch Auditorium, according to Col. Karl F. Baldwin. The city delayed considering a proposal for a $1,050 bond issue to make improvements on the Lawrence Airport until the Board of Regents could act on a city request for a long-term lease of the land owned by the land on which the airport was built and leased it to the city for $1,000 a year. 20 Years Ago Today—1951 Ernst von Dohniyan, Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor, began a two-week guest professorship in the School of Fine Arts. A last minute shot gave Missou the edge on Gilles Martin's basketball despite the efforts of KU's star player, Clyde "Campanile Kid" Lovellette. Dr. F. C. "Phog" Allen, KU basketball coach, accepted an appointment to coach the West All-Stars in the sixth annual East-West college basketball game in March.