University Daily Kansan
47th Year No. 24
Monday, Oct. 24, 1949
Lawrence, Kansas
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
STUDENT NEWSAPER
Russians Must Follow Party Educator Says
Soviet Russia, using modern instruments of science and technology, has developed a comprehensive system of mind control to force its people to follow the party line.
That is the opinion of Dr. George Counts, Columbia university professor, as expressed Oct. 22 in Fraser theater. He appeared under the auspices of Phi Delta Kappa, honorary men's educational organization.
Dr. Counts believes that immediately following World War II, the Communist party determined to start a completely new policy toward the West.
"After the war there was a great reversal of policy in Russia," he said. "The idea of cooperation with the west was thrown out, and the idea of pushing revolution was in."
"To force this policy reversal, a series of resolutions originating with the Central committee of the party and designed to 're-educate the Russian people' was issued. In August, 1946, the first resolution appeared. It was directed toward literature. Others appearing afterwards were directed toward music, motion pictures, science and humorous publications."
Dr. Counts pointed out that some of the resolutions were directed toward individuals, but others were directed at one segment of Soviet culture.
A resolution directed toward one of the Soviet's humor magazines said in essence: "Stop making the people laugh just for the sake of laughter. It is to bourgeois. Make them laugh at Americans."
Periodically meetings of cultural leaders are called and a high party official or Stalin himself delivers a scathing rebuke to those who deviate from the party line.
Hawkwatch Society Has Party
Approximately 100 Hawkwatch society and N.R.O.T.C. staff members attended the Hawkwatch social Friday, Oct. 21, in the V. F. W. hall at Eighth and New Hampshire streets.
WEATHER
KANSAS: Unsettled weather is returning to the Sunflower state. The weatherman forecasts cloudy skies today, tonight and Tuesday. Occasional showers South and West today and tonight, spreading over state Tuesday. High today in 50's. Low tonight 35 Northwest to 45 Southeast.
Glasses Worn To Avoid 'Things'
As Dr. George Counts, professor of education at Columbia university, spoke in Fraser theater Oct. 22 he continually took off his glasses when he wanted to read his notes and put them on again when not using his notes.
At the end of the talk, George B. Smith, dean of the School of Education, asked Dr. Counts about the habit. Dean Smith said he had been wondering about Dr. Counts and the on-and-off-again glasses routine since Dean Smith's days as a student under Dr. Counts at Columbia.
The Columbia university professor replied: "There are so many things in this world I don't want to see that I wear these glasses so I won't have to look at them."
Mary Garden To Speak Nov.3
Miss Mary Garden, operatic actress, will speak at a University convocation Thursday, Nov. 3.
Miss Garden will tell of her experiences in the music world of a generation ago. A resident of Paris and of her native Aberdeen, Scotland, for the past 12 years, she has returned to lecture under the sponsorship of the National Arts Foundation.
Although she was born in Scotland and trained in Paris, Miss Garden is considered an American singer. At the age of six she was brought to Chicago.
Her debut in 1900 came unexpectedly in the second act of Charpentier's "Louise." The principal singer became ill and Miss Garden, sans rehearsal, was substituted. She walked on an unknown and left the stage a celebrity, singing the same role 100 nights.
Seven years later she returned to America and for two decades was the leading personality in the Chicago Opera association. In 1921 she was elected general director of the association, the only woman ever to hold such a position.
Shaw To Direct Choir Rehearsal
Robert Shaw, director of the Robert Shaw chorale which will sing at 8:20 p.m. today in Hoch auditorium, will conduct the rehearsal of the University A Cappella Choir at 4 p.m. today in Lindley auditorium.
The rehearses for a group of members from ers' college.
will serve as a clinic students and faculty Kansas State Teach-Pittsburg.
KU Community Chest Drive Tops $2,000
The Community chest drive among University staff and faculty members has climbed to $2,141.25 announced Guy V. Keeler, University chairman of the Team. The team had less than the $2,000 quota because many regular contributions had not been made.
While the drive for community chest funds from faculty and employees has officially closed, anyone may still send their contribution to 113 Fraser, Mr. Keeler's office, or directly to the Chamber of Commerce.
Faculty members giving $25 or over with the exception of those who have requested that their names not be included are: Viola Anderson, associate professor of home economics; Ray Q. Brewster, professor of chemistry; H. E. Chandler, associate professor of education; Clayton M. Crosier, assistant professor of civil engineering; Harold G. Ingham, director Extension Program in medicine; Ogden S. Jones, chairman of the Union operating committee; Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Guy W. Smith, professor of mathematics; E. B. Stouffer, dean of the University; T. DeWitt Carr, dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture; Raymond Cerf, professor of violin; and D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts.
Engineering Offers Special Course
Jesse E. Gamber, instructor in engineering drawing has announced that a special class will be given pre-engineering majors in the College to remove deficiency in high school solid geometry.
Mr. Gamber will conduct this class beginning Tuesday, in 206E, Marvin hall. The course is being offered by the engineering drawing department and will run for 16 class periods, ending before Christmas vacation.
KU Graduate Dies While Watchina Football Game
Oscar Dahlene, 09, died Oct. 22 while attending the Alabama-Mississippi State football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was chairman of the mechanics department at the University of Alabama. He is survived by his wife, the former Mildred McCurdy, 09, and two sons.
Students Disagree On ASC Salaries
Disapproval of the $12 a month salary voted by the All Student Council for its president, secretary, and treasurer was voiced by the majority of students questioned in an opinion poll conducted by the University Daily Kansan.
The salaries were voted unanimously after discussion lasting several minutes by the A.S.C. at its meeting Oct. 18. The salary bill has not been signed by Chancellor Deane W. Malott.
Students questioned were members of several schools in the University and included independents and Greeks.
Peggy Baker, engineering senior, said, "I am taking no side, but several people I've talked to hold that since student council officers on several other campuses are paid, perhaps those on our campus should receive something more than praise. On the other hand, they were elected to those jobs, howing they money to help jobs. If the A.S.C. he money to pay its officers, I'm all for it, but they did pass up an appropriation to a very important group, the Independent Student association."
Shirley Bannigan, College freshman, approved of the action of the Council. "I think a salary is necessary," she said, "since the student body seldom recognizes the time and energy that is expended for its benefit."
Dale W. Fields, journalism junior, commented, "As I recall, none of the A.S.C. members were forced into their positions. They were elected and if the work is too much for them, they should resign. I don't think any A.S.C. members should receive payment for their services."
Richard Fleming, engineering sophomore, commented, "If money goes with the jobs, maybe there will be more competition for them, which will result in a competent student government."
Any money the officers spend of their own should be paid back from the A.S.C. fund," said Margaret Heatwole, education junior. "There are many people in activities who don't get paid, and I don't think A.S.C. officers should be. They should be interested in it from the stand-point of working for the student body."
"Prestige is enough remuneration for the jobs. They should have made it into a campaign issue rather than have voted the measure in," said Raymond Oswold, engineering sophomore.
Jeanne Parrott, College senior,
said, "It struck me as being a rather
excessive amount. I wonder if
a $324 burden is put upon them
during the year. People in many
other organizations don't get paid.
The A.S.C. officers took the positions knowingly."
Other Schools Pay, Officers Say
Salaries are paid to student council members at other universities, All Student Council officers maintained today in upholding their action to pay the A. S. C. president, secretary, and treasurer $12 a month.
Ernest C. Friesen, president, said,
"I am rather surprised to find that
many persons thought the Council
was not following the customary
rules. The A. S. C. did wait the
customary two weeks between the
time the bill for the salaries was
proposed and the time it was passed.
"Robert Bennett, the past year's treasurer, recommended in his outgoing report, which the Council approved, that these salaries be paid.
"The leading universities of the nation have adopted this plan." said Douglas Paddock, A. S. C. vicepresident. "It is my belief that if the University is to be classified with them it must follow this plan as a sign of the times."
Steve Mills, treasurer, said, "Other schools I have visited have set the precedent of paying their student council officers. I think that the University A. S. C. wouldn't be going too far out of line in paying officers of some other A. S. C. organizations, such as the president of Student Union activities, are paid."
Robert Bennett, chairman of the Council's committee on committees, commented, "I voted in favor of the bill because we pay the editor and business manager of all our A. S. C. publications, including the Jayhawker, Student Directory, K-Book, and K. U. Calendar. Other student council officers over the country are paid, for example, the president of the council at K-State is paid $40 a month."
Donald Williamson, College junior, said, "I am opposed to officers of the A.S.C. being paid. This money could be spent for the interests and benefits of the group rather than individuals, no matter how small the amount."
Students and Jayhawker fans cheered loudly when the K. U. team arrived in Lawrence Sunday morning. Darrrell Norris, K.U. end, is shown at the left stepping off
the train. He is followed by Carl Ellis and Dale Mallon. Ellis ran 81 yards to score. Above is pictured part of the estimated crowd of 500 students and fans who greeted
the jayhawkers. Co-captain Dick Tomlinson, followed by Floyd Temple and Roland Eilerts, center, are on the right.
Photo by Bob Blank