University Daily Kansan 45th Year No.146 Tuesday, May 11, 1948 STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence, Kansas
Russia Seems Eager To Discuss Peace US Denies Proposing Any Meetings But Is Ready To Settle Differences
London, May 11—(UP)—Russia took swift advantage today of what Moscow labelled a United States proposal to settle by diplomatic discussion all the differences involved in the mounting cold war between the East and the West.
Radio Moscow reported that U. called on Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov May 4 and proposed discussions to compose differences between their two countries.
Meanwhile in Washington, the United States proclaimed its "readiness and eagerness" to settle its differences with Russia. but high diplomatic officials denied that the U.S. had formally proposed two-power talks for that purpose at the present time.
Officials were frankly puzzled by Russian Foreign Minister Molotov's interpretation of a statement made to him May 4 by U.S. Ambassador W. Bedell Smith in Moscow.
Moscow radio, in broadcasting Mr Smith's statement Monday night, quoted Mr. Molotov as saying in reply:
"The Soviet Union agrees with United States wishes to improve relations and the proposal to begin discussions."
The state department hastily summoned reporters to an after-midnight news conference to distribute texts of Mr. Smith's "oral statement."
While the statement said that the "door is always wide open for full discussion and the composing of our differences," it made it plain that a change in Russian policy must come before such discussions could hope to get anywhere.
It said the U.S. policies to which Russia most objects were necessary to defend "other countries" against attempts by Communist minorities to "seize power and establish regimes subservient to foreign interests."
"Should these attempts cease," it said, "the necessity for some of the manifestations of U.S. foreign policy which are apparently unwelcome in Moscow, would cease with them."
Ambassador Smith told Molotov that Russia has the power "to alleviate many of the situations which today weigh so heavily on all international life."
At Lake Success, N.Y., the alleged decision by Russia and the United States to discuss the issues dividing them was regarded by United Nations diplomats as the first solid peaceful gesture between Washington and Moscow since the U.N. organization became an East-West bat tieground two and a half years ago
The unexpected turn in the direction of negotiation between the two great powers, conceivably could blossom into a much-needed boost for U.N. prestige.
Average reaction to the news from Moscow was that it would improve international relations if both powers follow through with some real efforts to settle the major disagreements.
Some U.N. delegates felt that negotiations might at least bring an end to the warlike talk between the two nations.
Lawrence Drive Dates Extended
The Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce has extended the final date of its memorial drive campaign drive to June 1, John Chaney, president, said today. Of the $15,000 goal $11,000 has been raised. Regular campaigning will continue until the goal is reached, Mr. Chaney said.
S. Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith
Joins NISA Executive Board
Margaret van der Smissen, former LSA. president, was elected a member of the executive council of the National Independent Students association at a national convention in Iowa State university May 8.
Miss van der Smissen received th highest number of votes out of 15 nominations, although she did not attend the convention, Alice M. Wismer, L.S.A. president, said. The University was represented by 12 delegates.
Miss Wisner lead a discussion on "Competition and Co-operation with Fraternities and Sororities." She found that the Independent associations in most schools represented took a "more active part in campus politics" than the University chapter.
The I.S.A., in cooperation with the newly-created Independent's week, will give a party and dance between Sept. 27 and Oct. 2 next semester. Official Independent's day is Aug. 2.
Included in the new resolutions made by the 43-university convention was a statement limiting LS.A. members to students who are members of any fraternity or sorority. According to Miss Wismer, the University association formerly has accepted any student not living in an organized house.
In addition to being "impressed with the convention," the delegates have decided to accept some of the new ideas brought out there. Two more faculty members will be added to the I.S.A. advisory board, including George B. Smith, dean of the School of Education.
the resignation of Joseph Mellon as editor of the Kan-Do was accepted. The final Kan-Do for th spring semester will be published in two weeks.
Preliminaries scheduled for today have been cancelled, but all entries for the finals will be accepted by Orvill Roberts, speech instructor, and William Conboy.
The contest will be held at 7:30 p. m. Thursday in Green hall. Gold cups will be awarded first place winners in both men's and women's divisions.
Deadline for organized houses to enter the final intramural speech contest for after-dinner speakers as 5 p.m. tomorrow.
Speech Deadline Is Wednesday
Two undergraduate entrants will be accepted from each house. Speeches must be from four to six minutes long.
No students are eligible who are members of the Forensic league. Delta Sigma Rho, or the University debate team.
WEATHER
Kansas—Cloudy and cool today. Partly cloudy, continued cool tonight. Tomorrow generally fair. Warmer in afternoon.
Students Are Honored At Convocation
Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced the names of the upper 10 per cent of the senior classes of the eight schools in the University, at the honors convocation this morning. They are:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Loren G. Agee, Robert L. Bailey, Irwin L.
Burnett, Robert L. Brown, James W.
Bibb, Frances E. Brooks,
George H. Caldwell, Robert W. Campbell,
Frances Chubb, Clifford D. Clark, William
Camerer, Carl J. Cram, Jr., Virginia C.
Dearle, Marlie Marcile Davis, Nancy
Dilore, Marlie Elizabeth Dinsmorr, Elizabeth
Evans, Perguson, Patricia
Garrett, Richard J. Goertz, Arnold H. Greenhouse.
Shirley Ann Griggsy, Margaret Alberta Gruenthal, LaVeria Harris, Richard Scott Hawkinson, Herman Hileer Holmes, Charles Hobbs, Martha B. Hogan, Ira Dean Jordan, Melvin G. Kettner, Joan Kirkham, Mary Wiser Leeens, Joe Lillie, Norma Leeoske, Donald J. Lyssaugh, Robert Harman, Kevin McGregor, John Marsh, Patricia Matlock, John H, Michener Mitchell, Mitchell Newcomer, Carolyn Nigg, Dwayne Ogleys, James Parks, Philip Persky, Richard Phster, Phillip Phillips, Howard R. Pyle, Uclec Balston
Robert K. Ready, Norris Requisit, Mary Rice, Edward Rolfs, Helen Scamell, Marion Scipioni, Anne Faye, Betsy Sheilynne, Donna Snart, David Sommerville, William Allen Stewart, Marion Sumner, Virginia Shimer, Marian Smith, Smith, Clare Claus, Claus Paul, Paul M. Walmer, Gracia Ward, Paul B Watson, Nancy Ann, Welker, Shirley Wellborn, John M. Wetmore, Mary Jo Wilson, Quentin Wheatley, James Winfield
School of Business: George W. Beck, Billy K. Brackman, Anderson W. Weidemann, John R. Cowley, Charles W. Crowl, y. Charles A. Dillon Robert B. Docking, Francis Fowell, J. Robert McCoy, Hodgson, Carroll McBuck, Wilbur Ostrom, Robert Pearson, McRobert M. Pemberton, Frank Petitte, Don Victor Plantz, Billie Jean Swart, Mr. Stewart, Betty Jean Swart.
School of Education: Betty J. Barkis, F. Kirkpatrick, M. Lennard, Berry, Amyela Sout, Harold Harvey, Theodora Speer, Robert Unkefer, Lorita Johnston, John M. Burnatt, Patricia Flaming.
School of Engineering and Architecture; Marion F. Bearisy, Morris E. Boorne, Carroll B., Bower, Jack Bradley, Leroy L. Case, Case Douglas, Ferguson E. Fitch, Walter Garrison, Paul S. Gratmu, William J. Hall, Robert Hall Harris, Howard Hobrock, Jack Waring Hollingson, Hobrock, Harry W, Johnson, Elmo Maiden
Norman G. Miller, Dorman O'Leary,
Robert Partridge, Richard R. Potter,
Caller H. R. Dale, Rason Rummer,
Seller S. Soler, Robert Vernon Sellers,
Paul W. Shark.
School of Fine Arts: Jeanne Bowman, Dorothy Brenner, Margaret Gansle, Robert J. Hamilton, Austin Harmon, Daniel McGraw, Ellen Schaefler and Dorothy Sohn.
School of Medicine: James P. Carey, Robert F. Cavitt, William N. Harsha, Don R. Milley, Dorothy S. Waterman, and Robert W. Wright, Jr.
School of Law: James H. Bernard, Robert L. Briley Howard G. Engleman, Robert B. Foulson Charles D. Dippa Marmoney, John Q. Royce, and Glenn E. Smith.
Sohomores: Dolly Anderson, Robert
Brown, Michael Rutherford,
Wallace Holderman, Marion Kelley, J.
Jean Krkham, Sidney Lida, William
Cosmos, Simmons, Carl Simpson,
Doris Tilper.
The following juniors, sophomores, and freshmen lead their' classes in scholarship. More than one name is given when the decision was close;
School of Pharmacy: Jack L. Beal.
Marie Schreiber, Charles S. Shull.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Juniors: Albert C. Blair, Joy E. Esch,
James S. Masters, Kenneth E. Miller,
Wilbur B. Nable
Freshmen: Wavne LeRoy Attwood,
Clinton R. Fouk, Margaret Granger, Hillin
w D. Hornbaker, Diane H. Johnson.
Mary Lou Lane, David Mondry, Lee H.
Donald S. Rice, Bernice Charles,
Charles Rita, Rita Swingeren, Rita
Weland
School of Education: Junior; Donald
Luffel, Sophomore; Harold E.
Flehlman
School of Business; Juniors: William W, Biddell, and Algert M. Syngle.
School of Engineering and Architecture: Junior: George Rolland Cole. Sophomore: David J. Foley. Freshman: Lloyd W. Davis.
School of Fine Arts: Junior; Bessie W.
Masoner, Sophomore; Martha L. W.
Pennock, Freshman; Willard E. Straight,
School of Law; Second year; Franklin
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Roberts Calls For 'Uncommon Men'
Ray Evans, Shirley Wellborn Receive Dual Honor Awards
Bv MARY LOU FOLEY and NORA L. TEMPLE
Roy A. Roberts, '08, told the 25th annual Honors convocation that "the world needs uncommon men," but the audience really picked up its ears when he said that the Kansas City Star would not support Senator Capper for re-election.
RAYMOND EVANS
Raymond Evans and Shirley Wellborn were named the senior honor
No Relief Pay Until June 18
Veterans are forbidden by federal law to draw servicemen's readjustment allowance for unemployment while receiving leave pay for schooling.
Those who plan to receive the leave pay must wait until June 18 before they are eligible to draw from the "S2-20" unemployment allowance, according to a recent V.A. bulletin.
An automatic 15-day leave subsistence for June 3 to 18 will be paid veterans upon completion of the semester unless the V.A. is notified immediately that they do not wish to draw it. The leave pay is deductable from training time allotted the veteran under the G.I. bill.
To qualify for the servicemen's readjustment allowance for unemployment, a veteran "must be seeking any type of work usually performed by students at vacation time," the V.A. bulletin said.
John Morrison, director of the Kansas employment security division, said jobs are "fairly plentiful and we will be able to direct many veterans to satisfactory employment. Veterans will be given preference for jobs."
University Club To Hear Britisher
Miss Joan S. Ley, former British newspaperwoman now on the staff of the Topkea State Journal, will speak to members of the University club and their guests at 45 p.m. today. The meeting will be in the University club room at 1007 Massachusetts street.
Miss Skipsey will discuss the English attitude toward socialization, the Labor government, and Western-Eastern power disagreements.
the first time an honor woman has been named.
In remarks which deviated from the main thread of his talk, Mr. Roberts said that "Senator Capper is too old for the problems of his position.
"When I speak, I speak what is on my mind," Mr. Roberts said. "My attitude is no reflection on Senator Capper's ability. I would go through hell for him, and in fact I have. But a younger man is needed."
"Riflin' Ray" $ ^{14} $ Evans put the University in the national spotlight with his outstanding athletic performances. In football he was All-Big Six and All-American in 1947.
Miss Wellborn is president of Mortar Board this year and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary society in liberal arts and sciences, this fall.
In a backstage conversation with two University Daily Kansan reporters, Mr. Roberts said that he would support Governor Dewey on the first ballot "because he's a good man."
"What the people need is for the uncommon man to step out of the mass and lead them," he insisted.
However, the Kansas City Star president added that he did not believe Mr. Dewey would be nomi- ted, but he would probably be Senator Vandenberg first, Mr. Dewey second, and Mr. Stassen third.
"With world conditions as they are, Mr. Vandenberg would be an excellent president because of his knowledge of foreign affairs.
"If the convention becomes deadlocked, Taft and Dewey will not throw their support to Stassen." Mr. Roberts added. "Stassen has stepped on too many feet. And you can bet that if he offered the vice-presidential nomination, he'll jump at the chance."
In the main part of his talk, Mr. Roberts said that "this is the century of the common man, and that's what is wrong with the world.
"We need civilized educated leadership to guide the world out of chaos," he said. "Your leadership career has started here in college. Take the qualities you have shown here and apply them in the world."
In discussing the problems of war and peace, Mr. Roberts said he did not believe we would have a war with Russia.
SHIRLEY WELLBORN