Friday. Feb. 26, 1954
University Daily Kansan
Page 11
RussianArmy Weapons Subject of ROTC Talk
"The Russian Army could probably put 75 divisions of troops into action within six weeks of mobilization," said Maj. John S. Mace, professor of military science and tactics, speaking at the regular meeting of the Arnold Air Society.
"It would take many months for" the U.S. to put even one division into action," Maj. Mace stated. "While a Russian division consists of only about 10,000 men, as contrasted to our 18,000-man divisions, the relative firefighting strength of a Russian and U.S. division is about equal." Maj. Mace emphasized that the U.S. Army carried a lot of "overhead personnel" who assist U.S. operations in communications, supply, and administration.
He was speaking from personal contacts with the Russian army just before and after World War II.
Describing the individual Russian soldier, Maj. Mace said that he is "tough, ruthless, carries out orders well, and is patriotic but he lacks initiative to think and act on his own."
The training of the average soldier in Russia starts about 6 a.m., ending with taps at 11 p.m. This training and the meager food rations which they receive make the average Russian soldier able to go through long campaigns on short rations.
"But the simple intellect and lack of initiative of the average Russian soldier gives the United States soldier an edge in any fluid battle situation," Maj. Mace said.
"The top-level leader in the Russian army makes a good commander." His experiences had convinced him that the average Russian officer had no sense of humor, but he said, "They do enjoy good living and believe firmly in the maxim 'to the victor belong the spoils.'" Russia has instituted an officer's training program since World War II.
Maj. Mace said "most of the Russian equipment and weapons would be considered obsolete by U.S. standards but that the largest Russian tank is still the finest tank in the world."
"The Russian mortar are and artillery support for their infantry is probably better than ours," he said. He noticed in Korea that Chinese weapons were similar to Russian weapons.
3 College Juniors Attend UN Meeting
Three members of the KU Collegegate Council for the United Nations attended the Central Regional conference of International Relations club held at Park college, Parkville, Mo.. last weekend.
The KU students were Jane Murdock, Rosanne Ruble, and Herbert Horowitz, college juniors.
Francis H. Heller, professor of political science, spoke on "Foreign Policy and Democracy" to over 100 delegates from 20 colleges.
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Interviews
Several companies will hold interviews next week for prospective School of Business graduates. Students interested in these interviews may secure application blanks and sign the interview schedule in the business placement bureau in 214 Strong.
MONDAY
Socony-Vacuum Oil company has positions open for automotive sales trainees in Kansas and Missouri.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber company will hold interviews for sales and office management positions.
TUESDAY
Arthur Young and company has positions for accounting and auditing majors.
WEDNESDAY
Haskins and Sells will hold interviews for certified public accountants.
THURSDAY
Price Waterhouse and company will interview public accountants. U.S. Rubber company has positions open for sales trainees in the footwear division.
FRIDAY
Ford Motor company has positions open for accounting, finance, and industrial management majors.
Sororities to Rush Freshmen Women
Sororities will have rush open houses for freshmen women Saturday and Sunday Feb. 27-28 and Saturday March 6.
Freshmen women will visit the sororites in alphabetical groups. Entertainment, a tour of each house and refreshments will be included in the 45 minute parties.
Four parties will be given each of the three days: 1:30-5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; 2:00-5:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 and 1:30-5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 6.
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