Page 8 University Daily Kansan Wednesday, April 27.1955
Leo Huberman Hits Loyalty Investigations
Although, Mr. Huberman pointed out, these 50 represent an exceedingly small minority, the Attorney General asked the state legislature for more appropriations to carry on his "important work."
"America had its origin in revolution, was built on dissent, and nurtured by liberty of thought," said Leo Huberman yesterday in Strong auditorium. Mr. Huberman a free-lance writer and co-editor of the "Monthly Review" spoke on "The Sweezy Case: An Infringement on Academic Freedom."
Sponsored by the International and the Current Affairs clubs. Mr. Huberman said that investigation is no longer concerned with loyalty but is concerned with nonconformity. The government is hunting for the dissentors and not the subversives, he explained.
Mr. Huberman cited the case of the Attorney General of New Hampshire, who, from 1919 to 1954, conducted an investigation in his home state. His report listed, within that space of time, 131 persons who were branded as communists or fellow travelers.
This figure includes those doubtful cases who had at any time anything to do with these so-called front organizations according to the FBI report. At the present time there are only 50 persons on the Red list.
Washington — (U.P) — President Eisenhower said today he feels that world peace hopes are brightening.
"The loss from these investigations far outweighs the gains from them because they are tending to stifle independent thinking." Mr. Huberman said.
--man, danced the Irish lilt. Judy Martindale did a solo tap dance.
Ike Approves Talk with Reds
He made the statement at a news conference at which he fully endorsed Secretary of State John Foster Dulles' announcement yesterday that this country is willing to negotiate directly with Red China for a cease fire in the Formosa straits.
Like Mr. Dulles, Mr. Eisenhower emphasized that the United States will not deal behind Nationalist China's back on matters in which that nation's interests are involved. But he said the United States would be glad to talk with Red China about a cease-fire or anything else not affecting Nationalist China's own affairs.
Mr. Eisenhower also disclosed that he has corresponded recently with Marshal Georgi Zhukov, Russias defense minister. He described the exchange of letters as personal correspondence with an old friend of World War II days, and would not give details.
The President declined to comment on a Newsweek magazine report that Marshal Zhukov indicated to him that Russia is eager to end cold war tensions. He said he did not wish to violate the Marshal's confidence and perhaps jeopardize any possibility that such a correspondence might lead to improved U.S.-Russian relations.
Mr. Eisenhower based his belief that peace hopes have brightened on the break in the Far East impasse and on Russia's recently expressed willingness to sign an Austrian treaty.
He acknowledged that there were pessimistic, as well as optimistic, notes in recent world events, but said he had the feeling that things generally are on the upswing.
Legislative program—He said it was too early to discuss how much of his legislative program will be approved by this session of Congress.
Other news highlights given at the conference;
Application Date For Test Nears
Minimum wage—He said the increase in the cost of living since the 75-cent minimum wage was established indicated that it now should be 86.4 cents, so the administration decided to recommend a 90 cents minimum. Organized labor wants it to be at least $1.00.
May 1 is the deadline for mailing applications for the Foreign Service examination to be given June 24 in Kansas City, Kan.
Those interested in applying may obtain application blanks from Clifford Ketzel, assistant professor of political science, in 1 Strong A.
Prof. Ketzel will hold a meeting during one afternoon within the next two weeks to suggest readings and study topics to those applying for the examination. The time and date of the meeting will be announced next week.
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Tau Sigma Entertains With Variety Show At Topeka State Mental Hospital
Tau Sigma, honorary dance fraternity, presented a variety program at the Topeka State Mental hospital in Topeka, Thursday.
The show opened with a Duck Step, tap dance routine, by Shirley Hughes, physical education instructor, and Judy Martindale, education freshman, Mary Demerith, education freshman, and modern dance entitled "Civilization." Sally Hayes, fine arts freshman presented a modern dance routine entitled "Jaberwalkee" while Charlene May, education sophomore, read a poem.
A square dance group, consisting of Gary Grose, college sophomore; Gordon Toedman, Marie Hipp, and Marjorie Hipp, college juniors; Wesley Modesitt, education senior, and Shirley Hughes, presented the Grand Square and the Docey-Do-Hoe-Down.
Edwina Jones, education senior,
sang "Lovely to Look At," "Make
Believe," "Irish Lullaby," "I Love
To Whistle," and "April Showers"
Francisco Avonhall, education fun-
erally dedicated.
Myrna Seaton, college sophomore,
and Jaren Ward, fine arts sophomore,
did the mambo.
Barbara Holt, fine arts freshman
Nancy Fujisaki, education freshman; Jack Hoerath, college senior; and Fred Noll and Larre Tarrant, college freshmen, gave a fencing demonstration.
Gary Grose, Gordon Toedman,
Donald Lamb, Betty Kepler, Marie
Hipp, Marjorie Hipp, Richard Lapta-
t, education sophomore, and Ann
Latat, education junior, danced to
th tune, "Ball'n the Jack." Joan
Hedrick, physical education instruc-
tor, was their caller.
Alice Barling, education sophomore, played four piano solos. They were "September Song," "Night and Day," "Irish Lullaby," and "I Love to Whistle."
A hand balancing demonstration was presented by Duane Houtz, business senior; Charles Scott, college junior; Dick Laptad, Ann Laptad, and Shirley Hughes. Kaye Siegfried, fine arts senior, was their piano accompanist.
Mary Dresser, college sophomore,
and Sharoline Lynud, college freshman, danced the Irish lilt. Judy Martindale did a solo tap dance.
Marthaun
Shanti Tangre, first year graduate student, sang while Shirley Hughes, Mary Dresser, Francie Aronhalt, Virginia Hancock, college freshman; Shirley Bowman, college freshman; Thorunn Thordardottir, college special student; Gaylene Welborn, college sophomore; Molly Kelly, graduate student, and Mary Ann Taylor, college freshman, presented an Indian folk dance.
Virginia Hancock, Francile Aronhalt, Shirley Bowman, and Shirley Hughes did the Highland Fling.
Rhoten Smith Plans To Attend Meeting
Rhoten A. Smith, instructor of political science, will attend a meeting of the planning committee for the Hi-Y Youth and Government program Saturday in Topeka.
The chairman of the committee is James Putman, city attorney of Emporia, who received his master's degree in political science at the University in 1937 and a degree in law in 1939.
Jerry Loucks asks:|
What sort of work would I do on my first assignment with Du Pont?
CHARLES W. LOUNSBURY, Jr., worked at Du Pont's Chambers Works for three summers before he received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Poly. Inst. in 1940. Since then he has taken an M.S. from Carnegie Tech., and has been continuously employed on interesting assignments at various Du Pont plants. Today Charlie Lounsbury is Technical Superintendent of the Grasselli, N.J., plant of Du Pont's Grasselli Chemicals Department.
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Charlie Lounsbury answers:
R. GERALD LOUCKS is currently working toward his M.S. in Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Institute of Technology. Jerry has served as president of his student chapter of A. I. Ch. E. and participated in intramural sports—besides finding time to play the trumpet in the R.O.T.C. and Kiltie bands. Right now, Jerry is giving a lot of thought to the selection of an employer.
There is a great variety of first assignments at Du Pont, Jerry, depending on a man's field of training and the general area of work he has selected. For example, I understand you're interested in plastics, and you might start in development work on plastics, as I did. I worked with a team of more experienced engineers to increase the capacity of equipment used in producing "Lucite" acrylic molding powder. This was a natural prelude to my next major assignment, where I acted as a liaison between Du Pont's Design Division and the plant group—on the design of a new plant for making another form of "Lucite" plastic.
A young man interested in sales may start in a plant or laboratory dealing with the products he will later sell; or he may join a group of trainees to learn selling techniques right from the start.
Or take research work. Here a new man is generally assigned to minor research problems until he becomes familiar with the general features and requirements of an industrial research program.
A man aiming for production supervision may first spend a year or so in laboratory or plant development work. Or he may start as an operator—in a plant producing nylon or "Dacron" polyester fiber, for example. In this way he obtains firsthand knowledge of his process, and establishes a bond of mutual respect with the men he'll be working with on his major assignments later.
In general, Jerry, a man is chosen for a specific job within the scope of his major field of study. His first assignment is intended to help him make the best use of his abilities as promptly as possible.
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