UNIVERSITY DAILY
Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
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No.96 Monday, Feb. 26, 1951 Kansas hansan
Reds Retreat On The East Front; Mud. Hills Slow UN On West
Tokyo—(U,P)—UN forces chased fleeing North Korean troops on a 34-mile front in east-central Korea today and knocked Chinese Reds from a strategic mountain ridge overlooking Hengsong.
But stiffening resistance from 70-000 Chinese Communists, muddy and mountainous terrain and the weather stalled the six-day-old UN "killer offensive" along most of the 25-mile western half of the central front.
Pursuing UN forces captured Chongshen, seized control of a lateral road linking Pyongchang with the east coast and reported gains of up to five miles through rugged territory during the past 24 hours.
For the first time since the start of the UN offensive last week, all 10th Corps forces reported they were in contact with Red rear guards. Air spotters reported enemy groups withdrawing north behind the rear guards.
Lt. Gen. Edward M. Almond, commander of the U.S. 10th Corps, said the North Korean retreat through the east-central mountains had become a "virtual rout."
Allied forces also control Yongdu. 15 miles northwest of Hoengsong and only 31 miles from the 38th parallel, but have not occupied it because of Communist fire.
On the western half of the central front, South Korean forces scored the day's only important victory. They drove Chinese rear
On the far western front, an American tank-infantry patrol splashed across the Han river four miles east of Seoul and shot up enemy positions, then withdrew.
The Chinese threw two battalions—2,000 men at full strength—into a counter-attack against the South Koreans Sunday, but most of the Reds withdrew from the ridgeline during the night. South Koreans quickly routed the remainder this morning with U.S. artillery and aerial support.
guards from a mountain ridgeline overlooking Hoengsong, 10 miles north of Wonju, from the west to tighten the Allied stranglehold on that key crossroads town.
UN forces also hold high ground south and southeast of Hoengsong, but have not occupied the abandoned town itself because Red forces still are resisting from dominating hills to the north.
A South Korean patrol's attempt to cross five miles east of Seoul failed.
On the west coast, a navy announcement said, a bombardment force led by the U.S. heavy cruiser St. Paul "greatly reduced enemy troop activities northwest of Seoul."
The Communist also hit back in the air. Seven Russian-built jet fighters attacked four superfortresses over north Korea Sunday, but failed to damage them. A B-29 gunner claimed hits on one of the Red planes.
Two other B-29's ran into flak over Pyongyang when they bombed a bridge in the Red capital today. Eighteen more superfortresses joined today's air offensive with an attack on a bridge 21 miles south of Pyongyang and a raid on supply centers at Hamhung and Wonsan on North Korea's east coast.
The U.S. cruiser Manchester, destroyer Oxbourne and three patrol frigates blasted Wonsan from the sea yesterday for the 12th straight day. They silenced Communist shore batteries, some of which hit the Oxbourne last week.
The day's biggest ground advances were being chalked up by 10th corps units pushing north over muddy mountain roads on the east-central front.
Violinist Gives Recital Tonight
Toss Spivakovsky, Russian violinist, will play at 8:20 p.m. today in Hoch auditorium, in a recital sponsored by the University Concert course. Students will be admitted by their I. D. cards.
Tonight's program will include "Duo in A major, opus 162" for violin and piano, (Schubert); "Chaconne" (Bach); "Sonate," (Debussy); "Roumanian Dances," (Bartok); "Caprice No. 24" (Pagani) and "Introduction and Tarantelle," (Sarasate).
Max Lanner is Mr. Spivakovsky's accompanist.
When Artur Rodzinski became conductor of the New York Philharmonic Symphony orchestra in 1943, he invited Mr. Spicakovsky to play the New York premiere of the Bela Bartok violin concerto. His performance made him an overnight success.
Born in Odessa, Russia, Mr. Spiivakovsky studied under Arrigo Serato and Willi Hess. He made his first debut at the age of 10 and has attained recognition as soloist with celebrated orchestras throughout Europe. Before coming to the United States, he gave concerts in Australia and New Zealand.
Flu Shots Postponed Until Monday, March 5
Influenza vaccinations to be given at stations set up on the campus have been postponed until Monday, March 5, Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson, director of University health service, announced today.
The postponement is necessary because a sufficient quantity of the new vaccine is not yet obtainable.
Vaccinations are being given at the present time at Watkins hospital during the regular clinic hours.
BULLETIN
Sharon, Kan., — (U.P.) - An Air Force B-25 crashed today eight miles southwest of Sharon and burst into flames but there was no immediate report of casualties.
Vance Air Force base at Enid, Okla., confirmed that the aircraft was a B-25 but said it could not say whether the personnel abroad parachuted to safety until it had investigated.
Soviet Friendship Note Fake, Says British Office
London. —(U.P.)— The British Foreign office said today that the latest Soviet note on Anglo-Russian relations was just another "propaganda outburst."
It is were designed to split British-American friendship, a spokesman said, "it was a clumsy attempt to achieve such an aim."
The Soviet note, handed to British ambassador Sir David Kelly in Moscow Saturday, hinted at the desirability of Anglo-Soviet negotiations. It protested that Russia did not have an unduly large army, blamed Britian for weakening the Anglo-Soviet friendship pact, and welcomed any British initiative in "really" improving relations.
in a series charging both Britain and France with violating their wartime friendship treaties with Russia. The United States did not sign a friendship pact with Russia.
The note charged Britain with "trampling" on its 20-year friendship pact with Russia and trying to meddle in the affairs of Russia's eastern satellites.
The Soviet note was the latest
"The government of the USSR will highly appreciate any step of the government of Great Britain really directed at improving relations between our countries"
The note recalled Britain's repeated assurances that it is ready to discuss Anglo-Soviet problems with Russia and said:
" . . . The Soviet government is prepared to enter into such negotiations, striving to use all the opportunities for improving relations with Great Britain.
A Moscow dispatch said it was believed that Prime Minister Clement R. Attlee or a top-lovel British delegation would be welcome there for such bilateral talks.
The annual report of the Institute of International Education shows the University of Kansas as sixth in the nation in accepting institute-sponsored foreign students on fellowships or scholarships for the current school year.
KU Sixth In Nation For Number Of Institute-Sponsored Foreign Students
Dr. J. A. Burzle, chairman of the German department, heads the foreign student scholarship committee at KU.
Currently 36 such students are at KU., approximately one-fourth of all the foreign students at the University. The institute screens the applications of foreign students seeking study opportunities in the United States. It awards numerous scholarships, for which U.S. government agencies provide much of the support, and endeavors to place foreign students in schools where they can best advance their educations. The institute also screens the applications of American students seeking grants for foreign studies. Most of these are for government Fulbright awards.
The University of Michigan currently leads with 62 institute-sponsored foreign students. The University of Washington has 41. Others ahead of K.U. are New Mexico, Illinois and Minnesota universities.
Malott Supports Campus Chest
Chancellor Deane W. Malott Today urged students to contribute to the Campus Fund campaign. He said:
"The American way requires that good citizens give generously of their time and money to many worthy causes. The Campus Chest campaign offers the challenge and opportunity for every K.U. student to show how well he is mastering the art of citizenship. Many workers and more many givers will be needed to the charitable responsibilities that you, as a member of the educationally privileged class, will be asked to assume when you leave this campus.
David Keith Fleagle, College freshman charged Saturday with the burglary of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house between semesters, has confessed to this burglary and to thefts at five other organized houses during the fall semester.
KU Student Confesses To Dormitory Thefts
Twelve of the 96 competing teams received ratings of superior. Kansas was one of two schools having two teams among the 12. The record for the K.U. debaters was six won and two lost. The team of Rench and Conklin was undefeated in four rounds.
Two teams of University debaters received ratings of superior in a tournament at the university of Nebraska Feb. 23 and 24. Representing KU. were Jack Stewart, business senior; Stephen Rench and Kerwin Koerper, College juniors; and Stuart Conglin, College freshman.
SHERIFF TRAVIS GLASS looks over some of the loot recovered from the room of David K. Fleagle, College freshman, who is being held on felony charges. The articles which include radios, a record player, 20 record albums, cameras, fur coats, clothing, perfumes, cosmetics, and costume jewelry were taken from organized houses of the University.
KU Debaters Win At Nebraska
Heywood Davis, College junior, won a superior rating in the extemporaneous speaking contest. He also won an excellent award in the original oratory contest.
In the Discussion division of the tournament, Koerper and Stewart both received ratings of superior. Koerper was selected as one of the six top speakers and participated in a final panel of six speakers. A tape recording was made of the panel. This program will be broadcast nationally over educational stations, including KFKU. The transcript will be published in the annual Wilson company debate handbook next year.
Pershing Rifles Elects Officers
Officers were elected at a meeting of the Pershing Rifles club, honorary drill organization, Thursday evening. Feb. 22, in the Military Science building.
Officers are John Evers, College sophomore, captain; Richard Bradley, engineering junior, first lieutenant; Eldon Clark, fine arts sophomore, and George Warren, business junior, second lieutenants; Chapin Clark, College junior, first sergeant in charge of drill; and Murly Laman, College sophomore, first sergeant in charge of publicity.
WEATHER
Kansas was fresh from a general rain today and there was a preview of spring in the air.
The forecast indicated new showers by Tuesday. The prediction for today and tonight was generally fair.
$\square$ Sheriff Travis Glass said Fleagle confessed to robbing the Alpha Delta Pi sorority house last Thanksgiving vacation, and the Delta Gamma and Alpha Omicron Pi sorority houses and Sigma Nu and Phi Beta Pi fraternity houses during the Christmas vacation.
Fleagle said he did not rob the house of H. A. Ireland, professor of geology, or the University Photographic bureau. Sheriff Glass said that nothing taken at either of these burglaries appeared in the loot found in Fleagle's room.
At the examination Saturday before Judge Frank Gray, Fleagle was charged with seven counts of grand larceny and one count of burglary. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the district court for trial at the May session. His bond was set at $5,000.
Fleagle was arrested Friday night by Sheriff Glass and two deputies at West 11th street near Vermont street. He carried a suitcase containing three fur coats and a camera taken in the Kappa Kappa Gamma burglary. Sheriff Glass said Fleagle was on the way to the bus station to take the loot to Kansas City and sell it.
At his room in a roaming house operated by his mother at 1026 Ohio street, officers found most of the loot from the six burglaries, which included:
Two portable radios, one record player, 20 albums of long playing records, seven suitcases, one portable typewriter, nine cameras, women's clothing, perfume, cosmetics, a tuxedo, and men's shirts.
State Needs Accountants
Fleagle's mother said she thought her son was "keeping the stuff for a friend." Fleagle's father, who lives near Syracuse, Kan., is reported to be on his way here.
All the money reported stolen by the houses had been spent, Sheriff Glass said. Fleagle said he had given some of the loot, including electric razors, clothing, and a usitcase, to a friend to sell for him in Illinois.
The sheriff estimated the loot found to be worth between 2,500 and $3,000. Glass said that anyone in the six looted houses who had not reported their loss should do so immediately. Inventory is being taken of the booty, and it will be given back sometime next week.
Fleagle had been picked up before on juvenile offenses, but had never been formally charged, said Sheriff Glass. He also said Fleagle had been under suspicion in the burglar cases since Christmas.
All Fleagle's thefts occurred before he enrolled at the University following his mid-term graduation from Liberty Memorial high school in Lawrence.
State civil service examinations for the classes of Accountant I and II will be given in March, Charles S. Manley, acting director of the Kansas department of civil service, has announced.
Accountants who desire experience in the advanced and specialized fields of state accounting are urged to make application now.
These classes are on a professional level and require a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
The salary range for Accountant I is $231 to $309 a month and for Accountant II is $280 to $309. Most of the jobs are located in Topeka, with a few positions in other cities over the state.
Applications and further information can be obtained from the Kansas department of civil service, Topeka.
YMCA Will Not Meet
The Y.M.C.A. meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has been canceled and rescheduled for Tuesday, March 6. M. David Riggs, secretary, said.