Page 2 University Daily Kansan Thursday, Jan. 31, 1952 Daily Kansan Editorials Coaches Poor Examples The barrage of Allen-Gardner accusations preceding the KU—K-State basketball game last week was just another example of the damage the two coaches do to relations between the schools. Both men seem to feel they not only must work themselves into a froth before each game, they also must create a bitterness between the schools which cannot help but infect some partisans of each. Coach Allen several years ago screamed bloody murder when Big Seven officials ruled that Clarence Brannum, a Kansas State star, was eligible for another season. That incident paralleled Jack Gardner's blast at Clyde Lovellette in one important respect; in both cases the coaches attacked not only each other but their players. Apparently there is less reason to worry about the conduct of the students than there is about the conduct of the basketball coaches. These are the men who yelp constantly about those who attack basketball. They preach that the fair name of the game must not be besmirched. Coach Gardner's post-game reference to his attack on Lovellette as merely "a little buildup" doesn't excuse the action. Whether or not he and Allen actually hate each other is of little interest to anyone but themselves. The important thing is that their antics engender unnecessary bad feeling between the two schools. Since 1931 the students of KU and Kansas State have signed annual "peace" pacts, and both student bodies generally have been well-behaved during contests between their respective teams. —J.W.Z. They are not very convincing spokesmen. New Editorial Page Policy The Daily Kansan editorial page will be under new management for the next eight weeks, and since we will be responsible for its production we think it only fair to explain our aims and the principles under which we will operate. cupes under which we will be written with an eye toward pleasing the greatest number of readers; neither will they be vehicles for indiscriminate release of personal gripes and prejudices. Each article will be a product of careful thought and the considered judgment of its writer. Each will contain correct and complete facts, with interpretation based on those facts. Readers of the page should not expect to find constant and complete accord with their opinions. The goal of Kansan editorials will be to make readers think, not to curry favor by presenting watered-down essays designed for universal appeal. The purpose of editorials is not to force specific opinions on the reader, but to present possibly new ideas for his consideration. possibly new ideas for his others. The value of each editorial should be judged by the degree of assistance it gives the reader in thinking things through. If it provides no stimulation to his thought it has failed its sole purpose. If, on the other hand, it leads him to think, and even violently disagree, it has been successful. Readers are invited to air their views in the letters to the editor column. If space permits, the Daily Kansan will print all letters received, provided they are in good taste and are signed by the writer. Names will be withheld by request, but unsigned letters will not be used. —J.W.Z. 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Dorothy Hedrick Advertising Manager ... Emory Williami National Advertising Manager ... Virginia Johnstor Circulation Manager ... Ted Barbers Classified Advertising Manager ... Eline Mitchell Promotion Manager ... Phil Wilcox Business Advisor ... R. W. Doorei Mail subscription rates: $3 a semester or $4.50 a year (add $1 a semester if in Lawrence). Published in Lawrence, Kan., every afternoon during the University year except Saturdays and Sundays, University holidays and examination periods. Entered as second class matter Sept. 17, 1910, at Lawrence, Kan., Post Office under act of March 3, 1879. Spirit Lacking Letters: An article in the Lawrence daily paper in January 16 made me feel pretty low. It was written by one of the sports editors of that paper, and the text of it boiled down to this—when the K. U. basketball squad returned from beating Nebraska there were, waiting for them at the railroad station, 25 local businessmen and not one student of the University. Dear Editor: Now, this is a pretty sad state of affairs. After all, who's team is it anyway, the city of Lawrence's of the University of Kansas? I'm not saying that the businessmen should not have been there. What I'm trying to find out is why weren't there some students there? With those 25 local men, there should have been at least 75 to 100 students there to greet them. I realize I'm just as guilty as the next person. I realize that it was in the morning and most of us have classes at that time; however, surely there were a few members of the several pep groups, at least one cheer leader, and some other students who could have gone down to the station and let the team know we're behind them all the way and are mighty darn proud of them. Our team has just been rated first in the nation for the third straight week, something no other team from Kansas or the Big Seven has ever been able to do. With the proper support from the students they could very easily go through the season without a defeat, but they won't unless the student body shows them the kind of pep and spirit they need to accomplish this. Norman Hogue Pharmacy sophomore P. S. After writing this I suddenly remembered that there would be no paper again until classes resume again, so by the time this would be printed it might be too late to do anything. Our team might get beaten at Manhattan because of little things like I have tried to bring out in the above letter, and the majority of students won't know anything about it. Editor's note: Although this letter was received before the KU-K State game we feel it is worthwhile, particularly in view of the embarrassing incident that took place in Manhattan on the evening of Jan. 26. A team may make mistakes, but it should not be forced to shoulder all the blame for a loss. Short Ones After you've heard two eyewitnesses to an accident testify, it makes you wonder about history. An article in the Daily Kansan expressed amazement at 1951 being a "wet year" but anyone who has been around for very long knows that Kansas has not been a "dry" state for a long time. The difference between driving an ambulance and a private car is that when you're driving an ambulance you have to stop and pick them up. New fighting flares in Egypt, and apparently the belly dancer's marriage to a Westerner didn't solve anything. Although retirement is now supposed to come at 65,26 per cent of men and women at that age,and over, according to The American Magazine, are now employed. "Can't understand it. Can't understand it. It worked out fine on paper." Lettermen Reappear The Democratic ticket in Missouri might come up with some veteran running mates this year if current speculation becomes fact. If President Truman seeks re-election, if Gov. Forrest Smith makes a successful bid for the senatorial nomination and if former Gov. Phil M. Donnelly becomes the Democratic candidate for governor, then a team which ran together in 1944 will be reunited. Mr. Truman then was Roosevelt's running mate for vice president, Donnellly headed the state ticket for governor and Smith was making his fifth race for state auditor. All of them rode along to victory that year. However, it will be a closely watched race for there is little personal friendship between any of them. Truman and Smith have been supported in the past by opposite factions of the state organization and Donnelly consistently has been independent of all. A third prominent name, that of Emery W. Allison, has cropped up in recent weeks in connection with the Democratic senate race. Two years ago as President Truman's personal choice to regain a seat then held by a Republican, he lost in the primary by a mere 4,000 vote margin. Many politicos believe that he is anxious to try again. Governor Smith will have a difficult task ahead of him if he does decide to throw his hat into the senatorial ring. The investigations by the Kefauver committee, the smell raised by the Binaggio-Gargotta slayings and his meddlings with the Kansas City and St. Louis police boards have left him wide open to attack. Lieut.-gov. James T. Blair also is said to have plans which include the Senate but probably would be happy to settle for moving up into the governor's office this time. There are others who also are considering entering the Democratic political arena. J. E. (Buck) Taylor, now Missouri's attorney-general, is interested in the senatorial nomination. He has been canvassing the state for some time sounding out support. Having former Governor Donnelly's name on the ticket would undoubtedly be of benefit to Smith. Donnelly's reputation for honesty and independence would add strength to the ticket in general and would be likely to counteract some of the scandal-talk attached to Smith. Recalling that as governor from 1945 to 1949 he had approved several measures regulating laborunion activities, it branded him as anti-labor. It was suggested to the President that Donnelly would be harmful to Truman's candidacy in Missouri if Mr. Truman decides to run again. However, Donnelly himself would not have all easy sledding ahead. He is notoriously weak among the labor element in the urban communities. Recently-organized labor in the St. Louis area made known to President Truman its opposition to him. News From Other Campuses Church-related colleges lead in the proportion of graduates who continue their training for the Ph.D. degree in science, according to the results of a special study conducted by Dr. John R. Sampey, professor of chemistry at Furman university. Ph.D.'s At Church Colleges Abolition of charges to the public for athletic games has been strongly advocated by the Grinnell college faculty for Grinnell and for all other colleges and universities. Free Admission Proposed The days of the "old maid" school teacher are disappearing and the book satchel is being replaced by the grocery bag in America's modern educational system. A survey taken by Southern Illinois university revealed that 54 per cent of the primary grade teachers in its area are married and 80 per cent of them live in their own homes. 'Old Maid' Teacher Gone Lawrence Washington, a brother of Gen. George Washington, was a Marine officer in one of the three Marine regiments recruited in 1740.