UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1948
Palestine Army Is A Question For US Heads
Lake Success, N.Y., Feb. 17—(UP) Most United Nations diplomats were convinced today that America's position would determine whether or not there would be a U.N. army to enforce the partition of Palestine.
As principal supporter of the U.N. plan, the United States was believed to be the only security council member capable of rounding up seven votes in favor of a U.N. army—or any other action which might be proposed as an alternative to dispatching forces to the troubled Holy land.
The security council planned to begin debate on the issue in a few days, probably Feb. 23 or 24.
The U.N.'s Palestine commission asked for urgent action by the security council to enforce partition and peace between Jews and Arabs when the British lay down their mandate May 15.
Whether the United States would come out in support of the Palestine commission's appeal or search for some measure short of such drastic action remained a closely guarded secret here and in Washington.
One responsible official of a foreign delegation said, however, that the state department had been "dallying" with the idea of sending the entire partition program back to the U.N. general assembly with the notation that it is unworkable because of the Arab world's violent opposition to it. That would require a resounding retreat from the biggest decision the U.N.'s 57-nation assembly has ever taken.
Registrar Has Grades
James K. Hitt, registrar, has announced that students may obtain their grades at the registrar's office according to the following schedule;
Persons whose last names begin with the letters H-N may see their records today; O-T tomorrow; and U-Z. Thursday. Those who fail to get their grades on the regular day may see them on Friday.
Mr. Hitt pointed out that even though the student left a post card for his instructor to mail the grades, the student should come in and check with the registrar's records. Instructors, who are under great strain at the time of final examinations, do make mistakes in mailing the grades; however, the records of the registrar are correct and will be the only grades accepted as official, he stated.
150 To Attend School Conference
Approximately 150 educators from Kansas and Missouri are expected to attend the annual school administrators conference at the University June 8 to 11.
Prof. J. W. Twente of the School of Education announced that the conference theme will be the enlargement of secondary education to meet the changing needs of high school students.
Representatives from the U.S. office of education will appear on the program.
Graduate Sent To Okinawa
Lt. Bernard L. Harden, a graduate of the University Medical school, has been assigned to duty on Okinawa as medical officer at the Naha Port dispensary.
Lieutenant Harden, whose home is in Parsons, was formerly assigned to the 4th replacement depot in Japan. He interned at the St. Francis hospital, Wichita, before going into the armed forces.
Natty Archduke 'At Ease' Amid Journalism Students
Members of the University Daily Kansan Monday met His Imperial Highness Archduke Otto of Austria, lecturer, world-traveler, author, and last heir to the defunct Austrian throne. At the end of an hour they left the Pine room of the Union impressed by his sincerity, gracious manner, and thorough knowledge of the European situation.
ISA Installs New Officers
Alice Wismer, College senior, and new president of the Independent Students association, took her oath of office from Shirley Wellborn, retiring president last night at a meeting of the executive council of the organization.
In an inaugural speech to the council, Miss Wisner outlined the purpose of the I. S. A., reading portions of the constitution. She emphasized that, "The I. S. A. is an organization whose purpose is to direct and augment the social life of the independent student."
Other council members who took their oath of office were: Margaret Van der Smissen, vice-president; Wilson O'Connell, secretary; and Ralph Moberely, business manager. David Wilkie, dance manager; Laura Mason, historian; Robert Clore, publicity director; Betty Brooker, social events chairman; Jack Pringle, social welfare chairman, and Maxine Holsinger.
Plans to send delegates to the national I. S. A. conference to be held May 7 and 8 were discussed along with rejection of a motion to send delegates to a district meeting to be held in Boulder, Colo., March 5 and 6.
A finance investigation committee composed of Ralph Moberly, James Petersen, Wilkie, and Pringle, was appointed to report at the costs of the mid-week dances which the I. S. A. has been sponsoring, next meeting concerning future and will continue to sponsor this semester.
A get-together party for old and new council members will be held in the social room of Miller hall from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
The next meeting of the executive council will be held at 7:15 o. m. Feb. 23, in 228 Frank Strong hall.
Briar Manor Suit Filed
The suit for an injunction to set aside the University's lease on Brian Manor brought by members of the Lawrence Women's club, owner of the building, was taken under advertisement Monday by Judge Hugh Means.
The club leased Briar Manor to the University for use as a women's residence hall. The suit was brought by several members of the club who expressed dissatisfaction with the present arrangement and tried to obtain the use of the full facilities of the building for the club activities.
Moreau To Speak At Medical Center
F. J. Moreau, dean of the School of Law, will give his annual address to the graduating class of the school of nurses at the medical center, in Kansas City, Kan. at 4 p.m. today.
Thirteen witnesses were called by both sides in Monday's testimony. Attorney for the suing members are Milton P. Allen and Oscar Learnard, while J. J. Riling and A.B. Mitchell represent the defendants.
"What the Lawbooks Show to be the Usual Pitfalls in Nursing," will be the subject of his speech.
Scott Lilley, free-lance artist from Kansas City, will speak at the meeting of the University Art club at 7:30 p.m. today in the East room of the Union.
Art Club Will Hear Artist
Dressed neatly in a foreign-styled gray flannel suit with a beige shirt and dark tie, the slim royal visitor discussed questions ranging from the failure of Socialism in England to the effect of the Marshall plan in Europe.
As each question was phrased, the Archduke, whose features are typically Hapsburg—gently sloping forehead and sharp nose, leaned forward eagerly in his chair to catch each word. Then, with a mixed French-Oxford accent, he quickly answered the questions as easily as he would deliver a prepared lecture. He did not attempt to side-step a single question.
When introduced to members of the group, Otto, following the European custom, bowed slightly and inaudibly brought his heels together as he offered his hand. He was introduced by Elmer F. Beth, acting director of the William Allen White School of Journalism.
Getting almost immediately to a serious level, the Archduke said that the current cold war between the United States and Russia could possibly develop into the real thing if any of the Russian satellite leaders started a quarrel without the official sanction or knowledge of Moscow.
"Contrary to popular belief, these puppet leaders do not telephone Moscow for advice on every move they make. And if they started anything, Moscow would back them up and it could develop into world revolution. The first World War developed from a similar instance in Serbia."
Satellites Act Independently
He added that the Red army is strong enough to take over Europe in three weeks if necessary.
Of the Marshall plan, the Archduke had this to say:
"Moscow pronaganda, stating that the Marshall plan is an expansionist program by the United States, is not believed by the most Europeans. But the Russians will do their utmost to block the Marshall plan or any plan to hasten the recovery of Europe."
U. S. of Europe Possible
"Even in Russian-occupied countries the trend is strongly toward a United States of Europe. Within the next 20 years it will undoubtedly become a reality."
Turning from the Marshall plan to another plan, that of a United States of Europe, Otto said that it has a popular following and would be accepted by Western Europe, except possibly by Spain. There is still a strong nationalistic feeling in that country, he explained.
When asked what Europeans thought of the 1948 presidential race, Archduke Otto answered that an overwhelming majority of the people "don't even know the race is on." He explained that European newspapers are severely limited in space and vary in size from two to four pages. Foreign news is usually limited to one-quarter column and quite often news of the U. S. presidential race is entirely omitted.
However, he added, the plan would not be practical now, and Russia would not permit it.
Asked about the prospects for the continuance of the Socialist government in Great Britain, Otto declared that with the exception of coal-mining it has been a "dismal failure and will be abandoned."
He predicted that if an election were held now the Socialists might stay in by a narrow margin, but in another year the Conservatives will return to power.
'English Socialism Will Fail'
The artificial partition of Palestine is "absurd," he said of the Palestine question. It won't work because too many persons want to keep alive the conflict there.
His Highness will leave the campus some time Wednesday to continue his extended lecture tour which will take him to the West Coast.
To Discuss Jobs For June Grads
There will be a required meeting of all June graduates in the School of Business at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Frank Strong auditorium, Frank Pinet, director of the business placement bureau announced today. Any other graduates wishing to use the services of the bureau in obtaining a job may attend.
Registration forms for business placement, and interview schedules for the spring semester will be outlined.
Chancellor Malotl will speak briefly on the opportunities in business.
Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow
--design contest has been extended to 5 p. m. tomowon, Lynn L. Leigh, vice president of the K-club, an nounced today.
Students may secure tickets for the pre-Broadway production of "A Cry of Players" at the ticket office in the basement of Green hall beginning tomorrow.
"A Cry of Players" will be presented at Fraser theater Feb. 23, 25 and 26 for holders of activity and season tickets to the University season of plays. However, the play will first be presented Thursday and Friday so that visitors who will have come to the Kansas Arts and Crafts Festival may also attend.
Admission will be $1 plus tax for the performance Thursday and Friday. Tickets for these may • be bought at the Community building tomorrow, or by calling the theater ticket office. KU 412.
Gibson's play is being presented by the Topeka Civic theater under the direction of Louis Sweet. Four university students, Tom M. Shay, Tom P. Rea, Loren W. Kennedy, and Herk Harvey, are also in the cast. The lead is being played by Shav.
Gibson has been awarded a prize of $500 by the Topeka Civic theater for the play as being the best on William Shakespeare by an American author.
The play concerns the last three days of William Shakespeare's life in Stratford before he breaks all home ties and follows a company of actors to London.
The play will be produced on Broadway under the direction of Margaret Webster.
Nanki-Poo Returns Home—To Katisha
Jane Byers says she is glad that the Light Opera Guild did not take the "Mikado" on the road. "It's easier to keep a husband in line when you're in home territory," she insisted.
Jane had to stand aside while her husband pursued the lucious Yum-Yum, in the person of Harriet Harlow, Charles Byers, as Nanki-Poo, spurned the love of the elderly Katisha, played by Jane, and ran away from his father's court to avoid her. All this was pretty hard to take, but she had her revenge when she was pursued by Ben Shanklin as Ko-Ko.
"Things were a little awkward at first," Jane said, "but I accustomed myself to the situation as rehearsals progressed. However, I'm glad it's over."
Rally In Robinson To Be Tomorrow
A rally will be held in Robinson gym at 11:50 a.m, Wednesday, Dick Wintermute, head cheerleader announced today.
The rally will be held to send the basketball team to Kansas State. The bus leaves from the gym at noon.
Plan Concrete Walk For Fowler Grove
A promotion plan for a concrete sidewalk through Fowler grove, between Frank Strong and the Union, was discussed Monday at a meeting of the Independents in the Kansas room of the Union. The path now has a cinder surface.
Allies Moved For Own Peace Russia Charges
Moscow, Felix. 17—(UP)—Soviet Russia charged today that the U.S. and Britain conspired individually for separate peace with Germany and that France planned an attack on Russia from the Middle East.
These allegations were contained in the fourth and last installment of Soviet propaganda attacks, issued since the U.S. published documents on pre-war Soviet-German relations.
The U.S. move for a separate peace, Russia said, was made in Switzerland in February, 1943, by Allen Dulles, brother of Republican foreign adviser John Foster Dulles.
The Russian charge said Dulles talked with a Prince Hohenloe, proposing to join Germany in establishing a zone of safety in Europe against Bolshevism and Pan-Slavism. This, the Russians said, was a move for a separate peace.
(In New York, Dulles said the Russian charges were "nonsense." He said he dealt with the anti-Hitler underground as an officer of the O.S.S. in Berne, but that he never took part in any negotiations similar to those described by the Russians.
The British move for a separate peace, the Russian charge said, was made by Max Aitken, son of Lord Beaverbrook, in Lisbon in September, 1941. Aitken was said to have talked to Gustav von Koever, a Hungarian.
(In London, Aitken said he was on duty with a night fighter squadron in Coltishall, England, in September, 1941. He said he stopped in Lisbon in January, 1943, on his way to the Middle East but never had heard of a Gustav Von Koever.)
Aitken was represented as proposing a separate peace sometime during the winter and spring of 1942.
Marko Haggard, president, said the committee would vote whether to take action against the proposed bus fare raise between Sunflower and Lawrence, after the committee report concerning the Santa Fe Trail company's appeal for a higher rate has been read and discussed.
E. B. Friederick, administration assistant to the president of the Spencer Chemical company, Kansas City, Mo., will speak to the Society for Advancement of Management at 7:30 p.m. today in the recreation room of the Union.
Mr. Friederick, a former member of the S.A.M. chapter in Washington, D.C., and an associate of the Johns Hopkins Research institute of Washington, D.C., will speak on "Application of Management to the Chemical Industry."
"Planks For the Veterans Platform In '48" will be the feature topic of a discussion to be held by the American Veteran's committee tonight. Tom Page, instructor of political science, will lead the discussion. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in 206-A Frank Strong hall today.
Veterans' problems will be discussed in connection with various national problems such as inflatio control, rent control, the Marshall plan, universal military training, and the national bonus.
Friederick To Speak At SAM Meeting
AVC Platform Seen For '48
K-Club Extends Deadline
Rules for the contest and prizes to be awarded are posted on the bulletin boards in most campus buildings and additional copies may be obtained at the athletic office in Robinson gym.