University Daily Kansan Thursday, Feb. 26, 1948
Thursday, Feb. 26, 1948
Lawrence. Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Denounce Coup By Czech Reds As 'Dictatorship'
Washington, Feb. 5—(UP)—The United States, Great Britain and France today denounced the Communist coup in Czechoslovakia as establishment of "a disguised dictatorship."
The three-power statement charged that events in Czechoslovakia jeopardized "the very existence of the principles of liberty."
The communique was issued here, in London, and in Paris.
The three-power statement was worked out after consultations taken on the initiative of the United States in the past 24 hours.
In London a British foreign office spokesman hinted broadly today that Great Britain might not recognize the new leftist government of Czechoslovakia. Benes, Gava In.
President Eduard Benes bowed to Communist demands under duress to avoid bloodshed, a high official in Prague said today. He added that the president might resign or flee the country to make his position clear.
The official saw President Benes yesterday as the Communist coup was being completed. He gave a picture of the president giving in to irresistible pressure because he saw no other course, and still determined to dissipate any impression that he consented freely to the communist solution of the crisis. Reported Seriously Ill
President Benes was reported seriously ill. The official who saw him said the strain of incessant work and dispute for three days had broken down his reserve strength and health.
Communist Premier Klement Gottwald launched a sweeping purge of public offices and industry today to consolidate his hold on the country. He also ordered two days of nation-wide demonstrations to celebrate his lightning coup that put Communists in complete control.
'Hop' Tickets Now On Sale
Booths have been set up in the first floor lobby of the Union and Frank Strong hall to sell tickets to the Sophomore Leap Year Hop Saturday.
Correction
The Hop will be in the Union ballroom. Matt Betton's band from Kansas State college will play. A novelty combo with Constance Deane as soloist, will be featured at intermission. Robert F. Beine will be master of ceremonies.
Tickets are $1.75 a couple. They are also available at the business office and will be sold at the dance.
The seventh paragraph of the story headlined "College Faculty Votes 10-hour Language Rule" on page 1, column 5 of Wednesday's University Daily Kansan should have read:
"However, Professor Carman added, most new students who have had two years of HIGH SCHOOL will be required to enroll in a second semester foreign language course even though they pass the placement test."
In Wednesday's story the word "college" was used instead of "high school."
Chaperones will be Mrs. Wealthy Babcock and Miss Florence Black, mathematics professors and Mrs. Helene Farrell, English instructor.
Science Majors To Get Interviews
Three personnel consultants from the Phillips Petroleum company will be at the University March 1 and 2 to interview seniors majoring in chemistry, physics, geology, and chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil, petroleum, and architectural engineering.
Arrangements for interviews can be made at the office of the dean of the School of Engineering.
GOP Pushes Truman Bill
Washington, Feb. 25—(UP)—Republicans today pushed an antlynching bill toward house approval in a move certain to widen the breach between warring Democratic factions.
The house judiciary committee met in closed session to consider the measure which was approved by a subcommittee yesterday. Mr. Truman recommended action on such a bill in his recent civil rights message to congress and thereby provoked angry opposition from Southern Democrats.
Judiciary Chairman Earl C, Michener (R. Mich.) said the committee might not get around to voting on the measure today but definitely would act within the next few days.
meanwhile Gov. William Tuck of Virginia took a direct swing at President Truman and his civil rights sembly to remove the names of program by asking the general ascandidates for president and vicepresident from the ballot and hand Virginia's voting power to a party convention.
The governor's recommendation was the strongest action yet taken in a southland rumbling with threats of open rebellion against the party it has backed solidly since reconstruction days.
It would threaten Mr. Truman with loss of Virginia's electoral vote unless he backed down on his civil rights proposals.
There was no question however but that the Republican-controlled house committee would approve the bill—and with considerable help from administration Democrats. When the subcommittee okayed it yesterday, two Northern Democrats joined two Republicans in voting affirmatively.
The School of Fine Arts will resume its student recitals at 3 p. m. today in Frank Strong auditorium. The program will include piano, voice and violin selections.
Fine Arts Recital Today
Op. 79, No. 1 ... Branms
Piano: Charles Smith
Piano. Charles shines.
"La Villanelle" . Dell' Acqua
Dolce.
The program follows:
"Physics by R miner."
CORE Talks To Managers Of Hill Cafes
"Concerto for Violin" ..Brahms
Violin: Dale Bryan
Prelude from "Pour le Plano". _Debussy_
Prelude in D major.
Op. 79, No.1
The Committee on Racial Equality began negotiations today with managers of the four Hill restaurants in an attempt to eliminate segregation in cafes near the campus.
Mr. Murphy, manager of Brick's cafe, offered to negotiate with the R.E. Group.
A committee composed of Robert Stewart, chairman, and two Negro members, Floyd Thuston and Wesley Elliott, interviewed Carl J. Clifton and W. E. Murphy, managers of the Jayhawk and Brick's cafes respectively.
Stewart then said that building a restaurant for Negroes would only perpetuate segregation.
"Rejoice Greatly" (Messiah) ... Handel
Voice: Harriet Harlow
Stewart told Mr. Clifton that "the only place on the Hill where the 300 Negroes attending the University can eat is the Union cafeteria and fountain."
"If your customers agreed to allow Negroes to eat at your place, would you change your mind about segregation?" Thuston asked.
Mr. Clifton also, soid that agitation which Ei.把
agitation against Ei.把 agitation is doing more
the cause than for it. Sегregation would work if left alone."
Concerto in A major (last
"However, opinions change," he added. "I might change my mind if my customers should agree to it."
"There's no reason why the Negroes can't get their own place," Cliffon replied.
Mr. Clifton answered that the majority of people with whom he had talked had objected to mixing the two races.
"I don't care to have any discussion with C. O. R. E. at all. I don't want C. O. R. E. to come in an represent the Negroes." Mr. Murphy said. "Let the Negroes get their own organization."
movement) ... Mozart
Piano: Pauli Wagner
WEATHER
Jan Chilapuso at second piano
C. O. R. E. members will continue negotiations with managers of the Cottage and Rock Chalk cafes this afternoon, Stewart said.
Kansas—Cloudy, a little warmer cast today. Partly cloudy, not much change in temperature tonight and tomorrow. High today in 50's. Low tonight 35 to 44.
Piano; Twila Wagner
Wallace Club To Meet Tonight
A Henry Wallace-for-President club will be organized at 7 p. m. today in the Pine room of the Union. Temporary officers will be elected.
Action to list Henry Wallace, the new third party presidential candidate for President, on the 1948 Kansas ballot will be discussed. George Lurie, a political science graduate from Topeka, will speak on "Henry Wallace and the Issues of the 1948 Campaign."
The meeting will be open to the public.
India To Abolish Caste System
New Delhi, Feb. 26—(UP)—The newborn dominion of India pledged itself today to wipe out the tradition of the untouchable caste and raise 60 million Hindus to the level where they may look upon and mingle with the rest of the country's population.
Actions by other Hindus forcing untouchables to observe the penalties of their low estate to accept the trade of their father, marry within the caste, and pay highest respect to the higher caste—will be punished by law.
A draft of the proposed constitution for Hindu India, unveiled by the constituent assembly, promises to free the untouchables from the stigma which has condemned them and their children to doing the same menial work of their forefathers.
The constitution, which needs only the final approval of the assembly, proclaims India a "sovereign independent republic." It commits the government to rescue India's 330 million people from poverty but leaves undecided the question of India's continued membership in the British Commonwealth.
India's size and complexity forced the makers of India's constitution to give up the idea of a centralized government and follow the Ameri- sample of a union of states.
wers not specified for the government will be reserved by state and provincial governments.
By Bibler
Little Man On Campus
"Hey, Mac, wanna hear sumpin' that'll hand you a laugh?"
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Three Events Set Pace For Conference
Five guest speakers, a tea, and a panel discussion high-lighted the Wednesday events in the "Blue-printing Tomorrow" cultural conference sponsored by the Associated Women Students.
Talks on the home, community world citizenship, music, recreation, and women's education were given by the guest speakers.
Mrs. William C. Meninger, Topeka, spoke on "You and Your Home." She compared building a life to furnishing a home. "Neither can be done without effort or by just writing a check. If this were so we would get nothing out of it," she said.
"We are constantly faced with reality. We must take decisions in terms of the other people in the situation. We must adapt ourselves to the world but be deliberate in getting satisfaction in our lives and finding satisfaction in what we are doing."
You As A World Citizen
Mrs. Petitt pointed out the three A's of community service-attitude, action, and achievement.
Mrs. P. A. Petitt, Paola, discussed "You and Your Community." "You must take an active part in your community if you expect it to be as you want it," she said.
Miss Dorothy Luber, Topeka, speaking on "You As A World Citizen," declared that "the pattern of history is not squeezed out of time. History is made by small groups of people, by people who want to be citive. A well-organized minority can move the world."
Miss Luber pointed out that 'to be effective you must act through the source of power. Join an organization, a political party. Act now where you are for the time running short.
Dr. Elin Jorgensen, Lawrence, discussed "You and Music." "There is art in daily living," she said. "Motion pictures, radio programs, and all types of music and song are forms of art. The future development of music rests with you. Begin in the family that you will someday establish."
Miss Ethel Mitchell Greencastle, Ind., talked on "You and Recreation." She compared recreation and life.
"You And Recreation"
"There are rules to every sport," she said. "The question is whether or not you find enough satisfaction in an activity to obey the rules. Life follows the same principle; the type of recreation you enjoy is not important. The activities in themselves must be satisfying. One need not look for material gain."
A tea was held Wednesday at Corbin hall. Mrs. W. C. Jackson, Mrs. A. G. McKay, Mrs. Ralph Baldwin, and Miss Martha Peterson poured.
The days events ended with a panel discussion on "Women's Education." Those participating in the panel discussion were Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women, Mrs. Menninger, and Dr. Geraldine Hammond of the University of Wichita, and Hilda James and Joan Joseph, College juniors.
'Phvsics Needs Philosophy'
"It is too bad that physics attracts men, people who are not philosophically inclined." M a x Dresden, assistant professor of physics, said at a meeting of the Physics club Wednesday.
Professor Dresden added that philosophy has considerable influence on the advancement of physics. "Without this, we become mechanical in our work," he said.