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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1948
The Editorial Page
Universal Military Training
Editor's note: This is the first of three editorials on universal military training. Today's editorial is an explanation of the provisions of the proposed training plan. The two editorials that will follow will present arguments for and against U.M.T. The editorials were written by students in the Editorial class of the William Allen White School of Journalism.)
Universal military training is a proposed part of the national defense program consisting of a united, healthy, educated nation, a coordinated intelligence service, a vigorous program of scientific research, industrial mobilization, a striking air forces, elements of all other forces and unification of armed forces.
Under U. M. T. every male citizen would register at the age of 17 with his local selective training board. If he has finished high school at the age of 18, he will begin his training a camp near his home. If he is till in high shchool, he may wait until graduation or until he reaches 9.
raining Periods
the trainee would serve for six months in an army camp or aboard ship, depending on his choice. At the end of the first six months, the trainee would continue his training in one of the specialized units which he chooses. He could take specialized training for an additional six months at a military school or U. M. T. camp. He could enlist in the armed forces for a period of 18 months to four years. He might choose the organized reserve corps or three years, with periodic drill and summer camp, or he might enlist in the national guard for three years with weekly drills and two-week summer camps. Those who qualify may attend service academies for four years, or receive vocational training with industrial school or on-job training.
U. M. T. will provide one million basically trained men each year. The cost of U. M. T. is estimated at 500 million dollars for the first year, two billion dollars for each of the following two years, and three billion for every year thereafter.
Training Centers
Each U. M. T. center would have an advisory committee, composed of two civilians and one member of the armed forces, to direct the training program. The youths would be considered civilians and would not be subject to the Articles of War. When discharged they would return to full civilian status, but they could be called for further training or to serve as a member of the armed forces in time of national emergency.
The youths would receive $30 a month plus food, clothing, and equipment under the U. M. T. plan. They would receive courses in human relationships and leadership as well as military training. Emphasis would be placed on moral and religious training.
Conscientious objectors and others who could not serve for one year would be assigned to something more suitable as prescribed by the commission—Alberta Hensel.
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Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
When I read Mr. Bracke's March 15 letter to the editor, I was reminded of Disraeli's description of Gladstone, "a sophistical rhetorician inebriated by the exuberance of his own verbosity." Although Mr. Bracke's letter had heavy overtones of his own famed facetiousness, those who have been blessed to sit at his feet were surprised. I am sure, that he did not display his usual lucidness and exclaim, "Keep the hell off the grass!"
Maybe Mr. Bracke is trying to tell us we shouldn't walk on the grass. Rosemary Buehler Fine Arts freshman
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Dick Stavely
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Faculty Exhibit
Dear Editor,
It seems to me more than worthy of the necessary space to recommend to the student body and the
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faculty a visit to the faculty exhibit of the department of drawing and painting now at Spooner-Thayer museum.
To a slightly jaded museum visitor, such as the writer, this showing of work has such a refreshing variety, such a remarkable demonstration of craftsmanship and technique (insofar as an amateur may appraise it), and such a rich store of sheer visual pleasure, that it fairly makes one exult. The exhibition makes one proud to share the same campus with the creators of the work.
I wonder, though, if it might not be a nice idea to have a summary of the life, training, prizes, etc., of each of the artists available near the exhibition room?
Again, however, may I recommend a visit to the gallery. It's interesting, stimulating, and apparently quite, quite free.
John R. Malone
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