University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1949
Lawrence, Kansas
STUDENT NEWSAPER
Hungary Finds Priest Guilty; Gets Life
Budapest, Feb. 8. —U.P.P.— Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty, first prince of the Catholic church to be tried on civil charges in modern times, was found guilty of treason by a Hungarian peoples court today and sentenced to life imprisonment.
The courtroom, room 27 of the people's court building, was hushed as Dr. Vilumos Olti, president of the five-man court, rattled off in machine gun fashion the verdicts and sentences against the primate and his six co-defendants, all of whom were found guilty and sentenced to prison terms ranging from three years to life. Cardinal Mindszenty had pleaded guilty during the trial.
The judge also referred, in mentioning extinucing circumstances to the cardinal's "true confession and regret", his present attitude of desiring "peace" between the Catholic church and the Hungarian state, and his "loving, unrealistic, ecclesiastical life."
Cardinal Mindszenty was found guilty specifically on six counts, two charging treason, three charging illegal speculation, and one charging smuggling foreign currency abroad.
Explaining the reasons for the "clemency" given the primate, Dr. Olti said that one factor in it was the testimony that United States minister Selden Chapin had "encouraged" the primate in his attempts to overthrow the Hungarian government.
The presiding judge also took notice of foreign reaction to the trial, asserting that "the imperialistic foreign press and domestic reactionaries tried to picture the trial as an attack against the church and the religious life.
"Royalist organization, espionage and black marketing have nothing to do with religion. Cardinal Mindszenty for years used his high clerical post to lead open or disguised attacks against the regime, in order to cause difficulties for the peoples democracies."
democracies.
Referring to Mr. Chapin's alleged connection with the primate, Dr. Olii said the American minister encouraged the cardinal to continue his fight against nationalization of church schools, and that Mr. Chapin asked him for "complete data" on Hungarian political parties, including the Communist party, on Soviet troops in Hungary, and on the extent of Hungarian mobilization.
Cardinal's Sentence Grieves Pope Pius
Vatican City, Feb. 8—U(3UP)-Pope
Pius XII was "profoundly grieved"
by the conviction and sentencing of
Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty,
authoritative Vatican sources reported
today. The Pope dropped all other
work to study news dispatches on
the trial as soon as they arrived.
"The Pontiff was profoundly grieved," an authoritative source said.
Library Takes On New Look
The cold weather can be blamed for slowing up outside work, but the interior of Watson library is taking on a new look.
Students who complained of poor lighting facilities in the second floor reference rooms are in for a real treat. Mr. C. M. Baker, library director, explained the new lighting system will increase the reading capacity from about four foot-candles to 25 foot-candles. This is due to the change from indirect to direct lighting with the aid of 500-watt lamps. The color scheme is also an aid in increasing the lighting capacity. The ceiling will be white and the walls light yellow.
Mr. Baker said that the work will go on for the rest of the week. Students, however, will be able to use part of the library at the same time the painting is going on. He hopes to have the two rooms at either end of the reference room completed in the same way.
Business Seniors To Wear Straws
"Even though we may be rushing spring and the straw hat season a little, our sales will begin Thursday and Friday this week," said Richard Yaple, president of the Association and business senior.
"If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" asks the Business School association as it completes final plans for taking orders for the business seniors' straw hats.
Kansas—Partly cloudy, today turning colder west and north. Fair and cool tonight. Tomorrow fair with rising temperatures west.
The head size will be required information when orders are taken The hats will be sold at cost to business seniors.
WEATHER
UN Anxiously Waits Russia's Peace Terms
Lake Success, N.Y., Feb. 8—(U.P.)-Russia's Jacob Malik was expected to revive the East-West debate over world disarmament in the security council today.
The Soviet delegate's speech was anxiously awaited by Western delegates, who thought it might give a clue to the next move in Premier Josef Stalin's "Peace Offensive."
The council meets about 3:15 p.m. E.S.T.
Malik and his aides would not give any advance confirmation of his intention to speak, but UN officials pointed out that the scheduled council discussion of the much-debated disarmament question was twice postponed to give Malik time to get ready.
Neither the United States nor Great Britain, Russia's protagonist in the war of words over disamament, planned to speak on the subject unless Russia moved in with new charges or new proposals.
'Sweetheart Swing Set For Saturday
The Student Union Activities committee will present the "Sweetheart Swing" dance from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday in the Union ballroom.
Adults Enroll In Education
Harlan Livinggood's orchestra will provide the music. Admission will be $1.65 a couple. Dress will be hose and heels. A "sweetheart queen" and "the most dateable male" will be chosen from candidates submitted by the organized houses.
Enrollment for the spring term of adult education courses is now under way at Liberty Memorial High school, E. J. Logsdon, director, said today. Hours for enrollment are 7 to 9 p.m. Enrollment will end Saturday.
Right King Rules Barataria At End Of 'The Gondoliers'
Mr. Logsdon said fee courses must have at least seven persons enrolled before they will be opened and free courses must have ten enrolled. Last semester 23 classes were taught, and 327 persons were enrolled.
The rollicking tunes of Gilbert and Sullivan combined with a fine performance by the cast proved to be a formula for enjoyment when the University Light Opera guild presented "The Gondoliers." Monday night.
By ANN ALLEN
The plot is a satire on all stories of lost princes, cases of mistaken identity, and royalty in general. Twenty years before the action takes place, Casilda, played by Ruth Russell, was married to the infant prince of Barataria. The prince disappeared and the story centers around the effort to find him and restore him to his throne.
The Duke of Plaza Toro, father of Casilda, played by Harry Spencer, wants to find the lost prince so that his daughter may become the queen of Barataria. The Duke and his family go to Venice in their search where they are met by the Grand Inquisitor, played by Charles O'Connor.
Don Alhambra assures them that the prince is one of two gondoliers, but he does not know which one. The gondoliers are sent to Barataria to rule jointly. In Barataria, the two rulers put into effect a hilarious and impractical policy of democracy. At length the old nurse of the prince arrives and tells the name of the real king of Barataria much to the "delight" of all concerned.
The musical numbers; "From the Sunny Spanish Shores," "Rising Early in the Morning," sung by John Wesley, "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes," sung by William Wilcox, and "In a Contemplative Fashion," sung by Harriet Harlow and Betty Rae Thomas, seemed to be particularly appealing to the audience.
"The Gondoliers" will be presented at 8 o'clock tonight, Wednesday, and Friday in Fraser theater.
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Origin Of Fire In Templin Hall Still Not Known
No official estimate of the amount of damage caused by Monday's fire at Templin hall has been made as yet, Irvin Youngberg, housing director, said today.
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Marilyn Jamison and Betty Hanson in whose room the fire started are still undetermined what started the flames. Mr. Youngberg said that officials were reasonably certain that the fire was not a result of bad wiring.
The damage by the fire was confined to the south section of the second floor and only in one room was damage to furniture and clothing extensive. Practically all the clothing and furniture was stained by water and smoke.
Miss Jamison, College senior, estimated that the value of her clothes and books' which were destroyed was in excess of $500. She was not in her room at the time of the fire.
"We are very fortunate," said Miss Habein, "that there was not a single injury, and that the fire was not at night or in very cold weather such as that which just ended."
The girls from Carruth hall who normally ate at Templein will eat at the Union cafeteria for the present time.
At a special meeting at Carruth hall, 1 p.m. Monday, Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women, made arrangements for 15 of the girls to live temporarily at Miller and Watkins halls and the remaining five to stay at Carruth hall.
miss Hanson, College sophomore,
estimated she lost $700 worth of
clothing.
Festival Chorus Starts Rehearsal
The University Festival chorus will begin rehearsal 4 p.m. Thursday on Brahms' "Requiem" which will be presented as an opening event of the annual Music Week Festival.
The chorus will be made up largely from the a cappella choir of 106 voices and the men's and women's glee clubs of more than 100 voices. However, any experienced singers in the student body, faculty, or townpeople are welcomed to enroll, said Dean D. M. Swarthout. The chorus will meet at 4 p.m. every Thursday in Frank Strong auditorium. The meeting this week, however, will be held in Lindley auditorium.
All Student Cast Pleases Audience On Opening Night Of Gilbert And Sullivan Opera