Page 2 University Daily Kansan Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1951 by Bibler Kansan Editorials The Iowa State Daily On Brotherhood Editor's Note: The following article is a condensation of the views of the editor of the Iowa State Daily concerning an issue of growing import all over the nation—discrimination within fraternal groups. Thursday's Daily Kansan editorial page will carry a similar condensation of campus opinion at Iowa State concerning the student paper's campaign. —A.G.M. The editor of the Iowa State Daily has raised quite an issue with a campaign he is conducting on the Cyclone campus. It concerns the meaning of brotherhood as defined by fraternal groups. "Brotherhood is the foundation of democracy," writes the editor. He then cites the action of four Daily Hansan News Room Student Newspaper of the Adv. Room K.U. 251 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS K.U. 376 Member of the Kansas Press Assn., National Editorial Assn., Inland Daily Press Assn., and the Associated Collegate Press. Represented by the National Advertising Service, 420 Madison Ave., New York City. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-In-Chief Alan Marshall Editorial Associate Anne Snow NEWS STAFF Managing Editor Charles Price Assistant Managing Editors Nancy Anderson Benjamin Holman, Lee Sheppeard, Ellsworth Zahm City Editor Paul Taylor Sports Editor Charles Burch Telegraph Editor Don Burton Socially Editor Katharine Wertz News Advisor Victor J. Daniel "These four Greek letter societies," the Daily continues, "insisted that the word 'fraternity' meant 'brotherhood,' and that brotherhood is the basis of democracy. They wanted to put the real meaning of 'brotherhood' into daily practice." BUSINESS STAFF **Business Manager** ... Bob Sydney **Advertising Manager** ... Dorothy Hedrick **Assistant Adv. Manager** ... Dick Hale **National Sales Manager** ... Bill Magan **Circulation Agent** ... Elaine Bluemuck **Promotion Manager** ... Ted Barbera **Business Adviser** ... R. W. Doores Greek letter societies at the University of Connecticut who withdrew from their national chapters in October because by-laws contained clauses discriminating against minority groups. He points out that this is not the first indication that organized groups are dissatisfied with rules that are out-dated. It was in 1946 that an Amherst college fraternity pledged a Negro, directly violating its national laws, and at the same time creating a mild national sensation. The president of Amherst followed up the action with a decree that all campus societies must abolish bias in their by-laws by the end of 1951. These and other actions the editor interprets in the following manner; "This action by fraternal groups to shed the ugly cloak of custom and independently defy their national headquarters is certainly a step forward. It paves the way for other progressive groups who feel what was good for their grandfathers isn't good enough for them." A few days later he follows with some definite suggestions. "It would be well . . . to investigate rather promptly the passage of a similar order at Iowa State. The requirement would give the organizations with such clauses five years to (1) remove any discriminatory clauses, (2) disaffiliate with the national organization, or (3) close up the individual houses. "There is no possible defense for the vicious discriminatory clauses limiting membership to Caucasians or Protestants—or for unwritten quotas and taboos on certain groups." Letters To The Editor Is This Examination Really Necessary? Dear Editor: The reason for the three hour session on a Saturday afternoon—making certain that this worthy project is not given on valuable school time —is because students are prone to slip back into bad writing habits. Here's the 1951 gripe against an English proficiency exam given each semester to students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Journalism. But nowhere is an explanation to be found as to why the three schools already mentioned were singled out for this test "necessary for graduation." "I can't see why, after four semesters of English, they expect one three-hour exam to renew all the rules of grammar you're supposed to have picked up," one sweating student remarked after last Saturday's experience. The Machine Age Dear Editor: I would like to congratulate the administration for having the electric hand-driers installed in the rest rooms in Strong hall. They are the happiest things! Just wash your hands and face, drip across the room to the tidy little machines, push the button, get down on your knees, massage your face gently, and in ten or fifteen minutes you hands and face are as dry as can be—expected. The towel is indeed outdated by this wonderful little machine, even though it is a trifle more work to shine shoes, patch razor nicks, and use as an emergency handkerchief. Bud Thomas Engineering Junior. Editor's Note: You'll pardon us, Mr. Thomas, for changing your original wording a bit. Still another wondered why the university was so concerned about his writing a "letter to the editor" in a style that would reflect favorably on his KU education. He was looking forward to a test in good eating habits, the proper mode of dress for a Jayhawk graduate, and good posture. My concern is because an educational background in literature and English impressed upon me the necessity for allowing a paper to "jell," at least overnight. This, we learned, is a common practice for even the most proficient writer. It's surprising how many mistakes can be found in a paper the next morning. At least when it's your own. . And if you wait two mornings, you might discard the whole deal as a bad example of your writing prowess. A water color of a down town street scene by William Hayward, engineering senior, simply titled "Downtown" won first prize in the National Scarab Traveling Sketch exhibit. The award was made at Washington State college. Hayward said the painting was on tour and he did not know when it would reach the University. Engineering Senior Wins Art Award But here's a situation where Scarab, honorary architecture society, annually awards $25 to the winner of the contest. you're told to write two papers on subjects dreamed up by a staff of English instructors. You're given three hours and a roomful of people to keep you company—one of whom is you know who . . . Gee, wonder if I passed? The Poor Gal! Don Sarten Journalism Junior Don Sarten Dear Editor: We of the student body are certainly grateful for Miss Miller's keen observation of the happenings after the freshman-varsity basketball game. Imagine the shock that must have staggered the entire campus as a consequence of her exclusive and profound disclosures. Those terrible and dirty seniors. Something must be done. I sincerely hope that Miss Miller is able to retain her office after her latest expose, as her obvious innocence is a rare attribute for today's office holder, especially of a sophomore stature. A letter like hers from a freshman, maybe, but from a sophomore? Is it possible? Or maybe the results of Friday's contests weren't so untrue. As for the "among the living" sophomores, it looks like some of them haven't even been born. Dick Martindell College Senior Little Man On Campus Mail subscription: $5 a semester, $4.50 a year, (in Lawrence add 1.00 a semester postage). Published in Lawrence, Kans., every afternoon during the University except Saturdays and Sundays. University Entered as second class matter Sept. 17, 1910, at the Post Office at Lawrence, Kans., under act of March 3, 1879. "These discussions concerning university policy get rather violent at times!" The Missouri Soup Pot The political soup pot in Missouri is beginning to boil far ahead of schedule. Both the Democrats and the Republicans have staged huge statewide rallies a full year in advance of election time. First the Republicans-sponsored the Kem-Kirksen powwow in Kansas City, then the Democrats followed up with a fund-raising affair in St. Louis. By the time the Jackson day and Lincoln day banquets roll around at the first of next year, the big political kettle will be throwing off more steam than is usually generated until late summerm. While there are several reasons for this, two stand out in great importance than the others. One is that Missouri is President Truman's home state. The other is that the Republicans are growing more confident of victory each day. The biggest question is what Mr. Truman is going to do.Although the state is strongly tied to the rebellious South,state loyalty gives the President heavy support. This is true even now when his position nationally is shaky. Furthermore, state leaders realize that having the Truman name at the head of the ticket in Missouri would strengthen it. They are losing no chances to whoop up party spirit in hopes of luring him once again into the role of party standard bearer. The Republicans showed their new confidence when their legislative leaders warned the opposition about trying to jam through any congressional redistricting bill. If that is done, they say they will call for a referendum on the issue. That would mean that in 1952 all congressional candidates would be forced to run at large. The bill turned out by the state senate gives the GOP two sure districts of Missouri's 11. The house measure provides them with three. But the view of the minority leaders in the legislature is that it would be better to shoot the works and perhaps win all or a majority than to meekly accept a token gift. Also, if the state is not redistricted at this time the problem be passed on to the next session of the legislature. If the Republicans are correct in their judgment of the state's political temperature, they will be the ones running things around the capital. Then they would be in a good position to bring about their solution to the question. Since Missouri is normally Democratic, this attitude can mean only that Republican bigwigs are hoping for a trend against both the state and the national administration. The talk at recent party gatherings supports this belief. It is generally believed that an intelligent campaign based on exposure of tolerated corruption and legislative inaction in Washington and Jefferson City alike will bring about the defeat of the New Deal-Fair Deal dynasty. So at this point, almost 12 months in advance of the election, it appears that Missouri voters are in for a generous serving of hot political soup all next year. —Joe Taylor. News From Other Campuses Union Becomes News Center wife copy from the AP teletype machine is now being posted daily in the Union building at Baylor university. The news, posted on a large bulletin board, will be headed international, national, state and sport. To Cut Tests In Half TH JO The number of tests given to Kansas State freshmen during freshman orientation week will be cut in beginning next semester. This will cut orientation week from 6½ days to three days. Cas involv some which re-ed treate believe The the p Unive City The on the dents 600 a men "To the p with he w she s As whi "The with pain mass pool polio in the are. pack patie begin musi form said. The cases