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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, NOV. 11, 1949
The Editorial Page-
The Jackpotski
The Communist Party Central Committee in Moscow has issued a number of slogans in honor of the anniversary of the 1917 revolution. The little gems completely covered the front pages of all Moscow newspapers Sunday, and we think they make inspiring reading.
To the people of America and England, the committee sent cheers for their "struggle for peace against the instigators of a new war." Another said, "Long live and flourish united, independent, democratic, peace-loving Germany."
"Brotherly greetings" were sent to Eastern European nations "who have entered the path of socialism."
who have entered the path of some man. It is not known if prizes were awarded the authors of the slogans. It would seem that incentive of some kind was needed.
Here is an opportunity for the Soviets to learn something from the decadent, capitalistic West. How much snappier and more readable the slogans would have been had the Russians advertised a contest: "I like tractors produced by the workers at the Pravda factory at Dneipropetrovsk because . . ." Or maybe: "Collective farms make for contented cows because . . . (complete this sentence in 25 words or less)"
It's doubtful that the Russian novices could turn up anything as bright as "Don't be HALF safe," "L.S./M.F.T." or CAWL FOAH PHILLIPP MAWRREECE!" But give them a chance.
Of course, in order to offer an incentive, Marxian doctrine would have to be temporarily shelved. Prizes must be awarded to the comrades with the best slogans. Stalin medals and the like would hardly do. How about one-way tickets out of Russia?
'Small Things'
General Harry Vaughan's pumpkin head painting reveals a hitherto undiscovered talent, but shouldn't the question mark be substituted by a percentage sign?
President Truman is jubilant about the special election results, and predicts great things for 1950. But the Republicans, we remember, were full of similar prophecies after the 1946 elections.
Downbeat, the musicians magazine, reports that "crewcut" is the new term for jazz, since classical music is commonly called "long-haired." Semi-classical music, we suppose, falls in the "shingle-bob" bracket.
The city of Lawrence will bill a sorority for sidewalk repairs unless the walk is fixed at once. How about the state of Kansas billing Lawrence for a few repairs on 14th or Louisiana streets unless something happens soon?
We notice that a couple of Police dogs have taken over Caesar's work in keeping the motorcycle menace under control.
At the opening of the San Francisco Opera season, Jimmy Durante complained: "I can't understand a thing they're sayin'— is the acoustics bad here?" After learning that the opera was in Italian, he philosophized that at least he had rubbed elbows with socialites, added: "I had to rub elbows, nobody would shake hands with me."—Quick
They Are All Wired Up Now
Manchester, N.H., —(U.P.)— The transition from manual to dial telephone service here involved the use of 150,000 feet of cable, 15 million feet of wire, and four million hand-soldered connections.
Letter Brings Fire Trucks
Wheeling, W. Va. —(U.P.)— Six Wheeling fire companies set a downtown corner in answer to a call, but there was no blaze to put out. They found a woman trying to mail a letter in an alarm box.
Dear Editor
Student Politics
It was with much interest that independent students read the statements about elections made by the Greek campaign managers. In view of the fact that no opinion by an Independent has been stated, we feel that they should be represented, at least in part, by this letter.
The lack of Independent resistance, as far as candidates were concerned in the freshman election, was planned (please note that several non-partisan candidates were Greek). However, independent freshmen were urged to vote, although an independent house cannot require its freshmen to vote.
The Greek campaign managers asked for Independent political opposition in the general election "so everyone will have a chance." We would like to ask, "a chance at what—politics?" It's too bad that political maneuvering seems utterly ridiculous when used in a one party system.
Disappointment was expressed in the number of votes cast. Did it occur to the A.S.C. elections committee chairman, who is a Greek campaign manager, that publicity might help this? Many an Independent freshman, when asked, "have you voted yet?" responded with, "Vote? What for, where?"
Independent students deplore the political situation on the campus. We want good student government where the primary concern of political leaders and members of the Council is for the best interests of the student and not political. We feel that the Greek approach on residence lines is the wrong approach. It is not the house you live in, but the individual and the issue before the students that should determine political party affiliations.
Until some political leaders can gain the proper perspective on student government—Independent opposition will remain non-existent.
Betty van der Smissen
Second year law student (Also signed by 11 others)
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Members of Delta Sigma Rho, honorary forensic fraternity, will initiate three students today. Kim Giffin, assistant professor of speech, will join as a member-at-large.
Three To Be Initiated Into Forensic Fraternity
Following the initiation, all members will attend the fraternity's annual banquet at the Hearth tea room.
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