Veterans Changed KU Life
If the number of Korean veterans on campus ever approaches the immense volume of veterans who came to school after World War II, the University will probably undergo another few years of "growing up" that will leave it shaking.
When the ex-servicemen appeared after World War II, they had a pretty good idea of just which parts of college life they wanted to assimilate, and which aspects they'd rather leave alone.
There wasn't much rah-rah palmed off in those years. A man who's been sleeping in trenches, eating the eternal Spam, and learning to clean a latrine properly isn't likely to spring for the juvenile side of college life.
In most cases, the vets were far more intent on getting an education than were the typical peace-time "college man." They were, as a rule, several years older. Some of the things they had seen and some of the things they'd done had outlined pretty clearly to them what it takes to get anywhere in life.
They knew how to drink. Many of the women's houses about the Hill still list as the blackest events in their history the open-houses they held
in the postwar years that were attended and "lived up" by a crew of the well-oiled vets.
Perhaps the vets were a bit on the naughty side, but nobody got very far in shoving them around. They were independent, because they were pouring money into the University's coffers at an appalling rate. One doesn't bother a goose when the goose is busy laying golden eggs.
The non-veterans on campus are said to have been a little put out by all the attention given the returned warriors. A college campus is a perfect example of the proverbial pond with big and little frogs. Naturally, the biggest frogs were very unhappy when thousands of even bigger frogs showed up.
Well, it's something to sit back and watch. It's unlikely that the number of Korean vets will ever match the total of those who served in World War II—they came to the Hill in thousands. Right now there are enrolled about 300 veterans of the now deceased United Nations police action.
Gentlemen, the old place has quieted down. Will we be hearing from you?
—Tom Stewart.
Democrat Now on Court Best Man In Field of Would-Be Chief Justices
President Eisenhower faces a difficult appointment job—that picking a replacement for the late Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson.
An experienced judge who can take strides toward bringing harmony to our highest bench is sorely needed at present, with a number of important and controversial issues confronting the next session of the court.
The biggest issue coming up concerns the question of segregation of racial groups in elementary public schools. Segregation cases came up in the last session, but the court asked for new arguments in the coming term.
Mr. Eisenhower has the choice of following convention and appointing a chief justice from his own party, or he can deviate and pick the man he thinks most qualified for the job, regardless of political conditions in the town to elevate a member of his own party from Supreme Court bench, he would have only one alternative—Justice Harold Burton.
It would be wise, considering the present lack of close harmony in the Supreme Court and the issues facing the next term, to appoint a man with
considerable judicial experience in the federal system.
Of the three most prominent names mentioned as successors for Mr. Vinson—Gov. Earl Warren, Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, and Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson—only one of them, Mr. Jackson, has that experience that will be so sorely needed.
Gov. Warren, having announced that he doesn't intend to seek re-election to California's highest office, can be considered available for the job, but there might be some dissension from Republican circles who consider Warren too liberal.
Concerning Gov. Dewey, there is still the question of whether or not he is politically dead as far as the presidency is concerned. If he is, he might well be interested in the position as head of our highest court. If he isn't, however, it is questionable whether he would want to get shelved on the bench.
The other possibility cited above, Justice Jackson, is a Democrat, but a
Democrat whose policies may be conservative enough to be accepted by the Eisenhower administration.
In view of the fact that neither Mr. Warren nor mr. Dewey has had any experience on the federal bench, it would appear that Justice Jackson would be the logical choice, even if not a member of the administration party. It would be much easier for the Supreme Court, at the present time, to absorb a new justice than to break in a green leader.
—Don Tice
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Modern Civil War Looms at Union As Viewers Vie for Channels 4,9
It hasn't happened yet, but we are inhibition they will undoubtedly be. Oh well, as they always say, wondering how long it will be until relegated to the class of "the 'Movies are better than ever.'" some, irate televisioner "lowers the cra-zy mixed up college kids." —Ken Co-boom" on another relaxing student.
For example; one evening recently a group of usually rational college students were gathered before "the one-eyed-ronsters" in the Union.
Suddenly, at a program change and (we are told) at the peak of water consumption, a controversy arose. One of the group, undoubtedly having progressive intentions, turned the set from channel 9 to channel 4.
There were, naturally, a few mutters in the crowd but little action. Then another person, with equally progressive ideas, turned the set back to channel 9.
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The see-saw battle of endurance continued for several rounds until one of the combatants withdrew from the battle mumbling something about the "curse of TV"
Now the big question arises, what will happen when more stations make their debut on the fluttering screen?
It was unfortunate that at this time one of the sets commonly operating in the lounge was out of order. However, at times it is possible to see these little tilts going on at both sets at once.
On the one hand we hardly expect wholesale riots in the Union but there will undoubtedly be a whole new concept of Union society born.
The more aggressive will become "the crowders" as they control operation of the sets.
The shy ones, on the other hand, will become "the abused ones." As they slowly build inhibition on
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Local Boy Writes to Auntie Folks Back Home Get Word
Most important thing I guess is how I don't like these fast gals up here. Just known I wouldn't when I came up.
Dear Aunt Sally.
Dear Aunt Sally,
Well school's done started here now so guess I better w tell you bout all's been happen to me.
Just been here a few days an read this piece in the school paper bout drinkin. Seems like they call 'em tipplers up here. Heck, we just call 'em plain ole drunks.
Oh yes, and another thing they don't get pie-eyed up here, they "imbibe". Seems like the gals cause all the problem tho.
Some Yanks, from a place called Yail, got to pokin around and found things was in a fright. Then this KU fellow comes out and writes about how he don't think that's so.
Said all these gals drink before parties an stuff and don't hurt them none. (Pretty cold blooded about the whul thing.)
Anyways, that's what he says things is like here. I seed 'em around nights tho, watin in front of their houses for the lights to go out, and I guess these gals just ain't got no spirit.
Ain't never seed things happen like this back home. A guy could get hoarse whipped for doin things like that at home.
Your faithful nephew, Bertrand.
P. S. Don't worry bout me getti mixed up in a crowd like that. I'm goin to be one of these Greek fellow and they don't do things like that.
Pianist to Perform Sunday
Jim Smoka, piano instructor, will play classical and semi-classical selections in the Union lounge from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Short Ones
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Noticed a group of native Jayhawkers the other day, drooling as they listened to a Siamese exchange student talking about things back home. He was telling them how it is in the monsoon season.
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After careful consideration, the University administration says the University dormitories are overcrowded. Wow!
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It's becoming a hard-fought battle between our two local eccentrics, Dr. John Ise and Wes "Sure Thing" Santee, to see who can leave the most clipping scrapbooks.
No. Senator McCarthy, even if Carilloneur Ronald Barnes did play "Meadowlands" yesterday at noon, we know him from way back and assure you he's no Red.
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Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m.
Student Bible Class ... 10:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church 13th and New Hampshire R. W. ALBERT.Pastor
Lutheran Student Assy. ---- 5:30 p.m.
17th & Vermont
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Immanual Lutheran
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Sunday School
Bible Hour ___ 9:45
Sunday Worship -- 10:00
Student
Supper Meeting ---- 5:30
(Gamma Delta)
EVERYONE WELCOME
WESLEY FOUNDATION and THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
9:30 University Church School Class on "What Beliefs Matter, and Why?" Rev. E. F. Price. Coffee and doughnuts served. 5:30-7:30 Supper, worship, fellowship, program --Rev. O. E. Allison, Ron Sammons on "Confusion Confronts the Christian."
10:50 — MORNING WORSHIP
REV. A. F. BRAMBLE, Minister