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Truman Feels Congress Bound To Civil Rights
On civil rights, an explosive factor in the 1948 election campaign, the president recalled that he wanted the federal government to take a more active part in achieving "greater justice" for all racial groups.
STUDENT NEWSPAPER
Washington, Nov. 11—(U.P.)President Truman said today he feels congress is duty bound to approve his civil rights program in view of the constitution and "the fundamental faith of this country."
The President, in an obvious slap at the iron curtain countries, also deplored the campaigns "being waged to turn religion into a tool of the state." Such actions, he said, represent "a new barbarism more terrible than that of ancient times."
"In view of the fundamental faith of this country and the clear language of our constitution, I do not see how we can do otherwise than adopt such legislation."
Mr. Truman spoke at a luncheon of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, after making the traditional Armistice day call at the end of the unknown soldier in Arlington National cemetery.
The president's civil rights program calls for enactment of anti-poll tax and anti-lynching legislation, and of a law to establish a fair employment practices commission.
"I have called for legislation to protect the rights of all citizens, to assure their equal participation in national life, and to reduce discrimination based upon prejudice." he said.
High in his speech, Mr. Truman deplored Communist violations of human rights. Although he did not mention Russia or any of its satellites by name, his implication was plain.
"In various parts of the world today," he said, "human rights and freedom are being deliberately violated and suppressed. Sex and women are being systematically persecuted for their religious beliefs. Campaigns are being waged to turn religion into a tool of the state.
"These things are not only morally wrong, they threaten to undo the slow and hard-won achievements of civilization. They represent a new barbarism, more terrible than that of ancient times. These are the acts of men who conceive of other men as slaves, not as brothers."
Burton W. Marvin, dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information, is attending funeral services for Sen Clyde M. Reed at Parsons today. The 78-year-old Kansas senator died at his home Tuesday of a heart attack.
Marvin Attending Sen. Reed Funeral
The president said the primary defense of the moral segments of mankind lies in the "brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God."
Dean Marvin was appointed official University representative to the services by Chancellor Deane W. Malott.
Services were held at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian church at Farsons, Fred W. Brinkerhoff, editor of Pittsburg Headlight and Sun and time friend of Senator Reed, was to deliver the eulogy. Burial will be at Oakmont cemetery.
Class Schedule
Arthur Bliss Lane, United States ambassador to Poland from 1944 to 1947, will discuss the conflict between Stalin and Tito at convocation in Hoch auditorium at 9:20 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Class schedule will be as follow:
8 a.m. classes meet at 8-3:00,
9-10:30, 10-9:00
8-9:00, 10-30
10 a.m. classes meet at 10:40-
11:10.
11 a.m. classes meet at 11:20-
11:50.
Nation Pauses To Pay Tribute
Washington, Nov. 11—(U.R.)-The nation paused in its fight for a lasting peace today to pay tribute to those who have already given their lives in the struggle.
From President Truman on down, civic, military, and government leaders called upon the American people' to dedicate this Armistice day—the 31st anniversary of the end of World War I—to the memory of the nation's fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines.
They expressed the hope that the future years would find that their sacrifice was not in vain.
Special ceremonies were scheduled throughout the country. The President was to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National cemetery (10.01 a.m. C.S.T.).
The wreath-laying ceremony was sponsored by the American Legion. The army ordered the third infantry regiment from nearby Ft. Myer, Va., to furnish color guards for the President.
After his Arlington visit, Mr. Truman explained the significance of the Unknown Soldier in an address to the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Legion National Commander George N. Craig of Brazil, Ind., was to deliver the principal address.
"No American knows, and no real American cares, whether that man was a Catholic, a Jew or a Protestant or what his origin or color were." Mr. Truman said. "That grave—the grave of the Unknown Soldier—symbolizes our faith and our unity."
Armistice Signed In France 31 Years Ago Today
In a railroad car a short distance from Comiegue, France, an armistice that ended World War I was signed 31 years ago today.
The German army had accepted the terms laid down in President Wilson's 14 points. Firing stopped at 11 a.m.
Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief of the allied forces in France, Marshal Douglas Haig of Great Britain, and Gen John J. Pershing, of the United States accepted the surrender of the German army by General von Gundell.
No special observance of the day has been planned by the University said Raymond Nichols, executive secretary.
Most local businesses will be open although many government offices and both the First National and Lawrence National banks will be closed.
The Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended the war, was not signed for almost a year after the cease-fire order.
Mrs. Van Zile was dean of women at K-State from 1908 until she retired in 1940 with the title of dean emeritus. In her early days at Manhattan she was professor of domestic science. Home economics was in its infancy as a college course. She took charge of the department, obtained efficient teachers and instructors, and built up the curriculum. In 1912 when the college was organized into five divisions, she became head of the home economics division.
University Air Cadets Have That Sky-Blue-Yonder Look
Former K-State Dean Dies
By FRANCIS KELLEY
Mrs. Mary Pierce Van Zile, 77,
dean of women at Kansas State
college for 32 years, died Wednesday
at a hospital in Manhattan.
Mrs. Van Zile was an influential figure in the higher education circles of the state. She served as president of the Kansas Association of Deans of Women, the Kansas State Teachers association, and the Kansas Council of Women.
New air force uniforms with that sky-blue-yonder look were issued today to 68 A.R.O.T.C. cadets at the University.
The uniform shirt is of fine blue shading. Accessories include a dark blue tie and blue web belt, black shoes and socks, and a blue hat. Insignia are made of an oxidized metal having a silver-blue color.
The hat insignia for enlisted personnel are the same as that for officers except enlisted insignia have a one-eighth-ring around the
Cuffless trousers match the color of the blouse. Enlisted men's uniforms differ from officer's uniforms in that officers' trousers may be pleated while enlisted men's trousers may not.
Well-dressed airmen will now wear the regulation U.S. Air Force uniform described as being "Shade 84 Blue" in air force terminology. Resembling England's Royal Air Force uniforms in many respects, the new uniforms may be of either wool serge or gabardine material.
Uniform blouses have the usual epaulets of the old uniform but differ from the old ones in other respects. Of finger-tip length, they have no belt and are equipped with patch pockets.
In order to comply with regulations the new hats are grommet-equipped, but the grommets are made of rubber, resulting in practically the same hat shapes as before—namely the "75-mission crush."
The new air force hats must be equipped with grommets. Grommets are stiffening devices which hold the helmet at sat into its regulation round shape.
emblem and the officers' insignia doesn't.
Air force personnel are still wearing the air force patch to designate the numbered air force to which they are assigned. They no longer wear the air force insignia on the blouse—the uniform now denotes the service—but they still wear the "U.S." insignia.
The cadets will wear the new uniforms when 50 representatives each from the army, navy, and air force R.O.T.C. units escort the Homecoming queen onto the field during halftime ceremonies of the K.U.-M.U. football game on Nov. 19.
Missing Student Still Sought
Lt. Ralph Hubbel of the Lawrence police department reported today that no progress has been made in the search for Harry Gilson. 22-year-old College senior.
Chapman May Replace Krug
Washington, Nov. 11.-(U.P.)-Undersecretary of Interior Oscar L Chapman appeared today to be in line to succeed J. A. Krug as secretary.
Krug announced his resignation late Thursday after a day of denials by the White House that such a step was imminent. Mr. Truman was almost the last to learn that Krug was quitting the cabinet position he has held since March, 1946.
His formal letter of resignation was not received by the President until he reached his chair house—after an official issued a laconit statement which said.
"I am leaving. I have wanted to leave for a long time."
Krug, the youngest member of the cabinet at 41, is expected to wind up his government business about Dec. 1.
The terseness of his statement and the unusual circumstances surrounding its release—the White House usually announces cabinet changes—led to speculation that there might have been some friction between Krug and the president.
Allen Critical OfNCAARole
Dr. Forrest C. (Phog) Allen, basketball coach, predicted today that the federal bureau of internal revenue will crack down within three years on amateur athletes for income tax evasion.
Dr. Allen, long a critic of the National Collegiate Athletic association, said some athletes in the amateur class "are drawing from 10 thousand to 20 thousand dollars a year" for their services.
Dr. Allen blamed the N.C.A.A. commissioners "who are nothing more than glorified secretaries."
The commissioners, he said, "want to get along with everybody." As a result, the public gets "only sugar-coated pills from these commissioners who have yet to do anything constructive."
Dr. Allen told the Lawrence Kiwanis club that what amateur sports needs is a czar. (He first advocated a czar 12 years ago.)
"A real czar, such as the late Judge K.M. Landis was in organized baseball, could cope with this matter of pay for amateur athletics," he said. "But we won't have one because college presidents and faculty representatives don't want to let go of the power they have had for so long."
Dr. Allen predicted the Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue would move in on college athletes "within three years," and when it does, "heads of institutions will be astounded at what they hear from a source that will be able to speak with authority."
WEATHER
KANSAS—Mostly cloudy today. Showers and colder Northwest and extreme West; showers and colder entire state tonight.
Vishinsky Says Russians Use Bomb For Peace
Washington. Nov. 11—(U.P.) Andrei Y. Vishinsky's statement that Russia is using precious atomic explosives as a substitute for cheap blasting powder struck officials. here today as being on the silly side.
One official called it "More Vi-shinsky hot air." Others less polite called it other things less printable but adding up to much the same figurative meaning.
1. Russia is using atomic explosives not for bombs but for peaceful purposes—such as moving mountains and irrigating deserts.
The Soviet foreign minister, addressing the U. N. general assembly's special political committee at Lake Success, N. Y., Thursday, said:
Another said:
Several officials didn't want to comment.
2. But if "the need arises, the Soviet Union would have as many atomic bombs as we need, no more and no less."
"Why act as though you even hear it?" one said plaintively. "It will just help him out with his propaganda."
"Oh, that's just the Soviet line, trying to persuade the world we're atomic war mongers while the Russians, great humanitarians that they are, are interested solely in atomic blessings."
Atomic explosives, or fissionable material, are extremely hard to come by and are extremely costly. Our first few pounds of the stuff cost $2 billion. No sensible person would dream of using it as a substitute for dynamite or T.N.T. "unless, of course, you had an atomic stockpile so vast you could afford to throw it away."
Vishinsky's remarks echoed a story published by a soviet licensed newspaper in Berlin Nov. 5. It said the Russians had used atomic explosives to blast a couple of mountains apart to divert a couple of rivers in order to irrigate a desert.
Torch chapter of Mortar Board will be visited Saturday by Miss Eleanor Knoll, Mortar Board sectional director of Sac City, Iowa.
"Talk like that," one authority here said. "will convince people the Russians don't have anything remotely resembling an atomic stockpile. It's silly on the face of it."
A surface or subsurface atomic explosion, and presumably to move mountains you would have to do your blasting in holes bored into them, would impregnate the area with deadly radioactivity. Fission products settling with the dust would poison a great region for years. That would make rubble removal, channel clearing, and other engineering work on the site impossible unless you didn't care if the people doing it sickened and died.
Director To Visit KU Mortar Board
Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women, will entertain Miss Knoll and active members of Mortar Board at a 10 a.m. breakfast in her home at 1521 Louisiana.
Mortar Board alumnae will entertain actives and honorary members at noon with a luncheon at the campus with Edelworth, Elsworth, 1325 West Campus road.
Mrs. Dene W. Malot will hold a coke party at 8 p.m. for Mrs Knoll and Mortor Board members of this year and the past year.