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University Daily Kansan
Friday, Nov. 7, 1952
Advisers to Tell Ike About ROK Weakness
Central Korean Front—(U.P.)—When President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower comes to Korea, he probably will be told that the South Korean army, even if given all-out American material support, cannot be counted on to defend Korea alone for a long time.
Several American officers serving as advisers to the ROK forces on this front said building a South Korean army strong enough to hold the entire front and check a renewed Chinese offensive would take years, not months.
The biggest single problem is a shortage of experienced leaders, from sergeant to general, and the heavy casualties suffered by infantry combat leaders just as they are becoming effective after months of training.
Maj. Edward J. Russell, Honolulu,
an American adviser with a Korean
division, said;
During the battle for Triangle hill the infantry got within 50 yards of the top at least 10 times. A good squad or platoon leader could have taken them the rest of the way.
"They just didn't have that last ounce of drive."
Maj. Ross E. Leety, San Diego, Calif., an advisory officer with a Korean regiment, explained that many newly - trained non-commissioned officers were killed in battle while trying to set an example to their men.
Maj. Leety said his most difficult problem was to teach Korean officers and non-coms the use and coordination of different types of weapons.
B-50 Crashes in England
Great Dunmow, England (U.P.)—All 11 crewmen were believed killed today when an American four-engined bomber crashed and burned in a field near here. Seven bodies were recovered from the smoouldering wreckage of the B-50, a modified B-29 superfortress. Police and firemen said the other four crewmen were missing and presumed dead.
Plaque to Mark Historic Trail
Dr. Howard Driggs, professor of English education at New York university and president of the American Pioneer Trails association since 1928, has given the University a bronze plaque to mark permanently the spot where the old Oregon trail crossed the campus.
The plaque will be part of a memorial to be built on the north side of Lindley hall near the flag pole. Two large granite stones will form the main part. A large round rock will hold the plaque.
Funds to erect the base were given by the class of 1916, which voted such funds at its 25th reunion in 1941.
A bench made of Junction City limestone will be part of the memorial. Simple landscaping with low evergreens will set off the trail marker.
Dr. Driggs is the husband of Margaret Brazier Driggs, '30. He is a well known authority on pioneer trails and the author of 45 books on famous paths through America.
In addition to the plaque, Dr. Driggs has given the library a collection of 20 books which he has written in including an autographed copy of his latest work "Westward America."
Top New York Demo Quits
Albany, N.Y.—(U.P.)-Paul E. Fitzpatrick. New York state Democratic chairman, quit today after a row with national Democratic leaders. A long fight over his leadership came to a head when party leaders blew up because he conceded the state's electoral votes to Dwight D. Eisenhower two hours after the poll closed.
Membership Drive Planned by Alumni
A program to increase membership in the Alumni association is being continued this year by Ray Evans, president of the association.
Mr. Evans last year led an expansion movement which increased membership to about 10,000. According to Fred Ellsworth, alumni association secretary, this figure represents an increase of 3,600 members. "A figure monumental in the life of the KU Alumni association and outstanding in the records of other association."
This year's plans will emphasize life membership with a goal of 2,000 members by the end of the school year. Chairmen for each alumni class have been appointed to further the program.
Delinquency Takes New Twist
Detroit—(U,P)—Police said juvenile
delinquency has taken a new twist
here—tipping tombstones. They
arrested two teenage boys and a girl
for kicking over grave markers.
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