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Truman To Ask More Help For Greece, Turkey
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1949
Washington, Feb. 16. —(UP)—President Truman today denounced "ruthless" communist activities in Greece and notified congress that he will ask for "additional military assistance" for Greece and Turkey.
Mr. Truman sent to the house and senate his second quarterly report on the American aid program for the two Mediterranean nations.
In an accompanying letter he said that continued economic assistance for Greece will be provided through the European Recovery program if it is approved by congress.
He be added that E.R.P. will not provide "for any additional military assistance required for Greece and Turkey, which will, at the appropriate time, be sought from congress."
In connection with Communist activities in Greece, Mr. Truman did not mention Soviet Russia by name.
"Greece has been subjected to ever-increasing pressure by the Communist minority, which, subservient to the foreign influences from which it draws support, would impose its will on the Greek people by force of arms," the president said.
The president's report gave an accounting of the manner in which the American mission to Greece has been spending the 300 million dollars appropriated for that country by congress last year.
In connection with his statement that funds for additional military assistance will be sought later, the president described "deliberate and wanton" Communist guerrilla warfare against the people of Greece. He said that any prospect of substantial economic recovery is being obstructed by the continued internal warfare.
The result, Mr. Truman said, is that the guerillas are sapping the economic strength of Greece while this country is attempting to build it up.
"Although economic programs most effective under the circumstances will continue to be actively prosecuted, the benefits from them can be fully realized only when the warfare against the guerrillas has been successfully concluded," he said.
Cardinal, 97, Dies At Vatican City
Vatican City, Feb. 16—(UP)—Gennaro Cardinal Granito Pignatelli di Belmonte, 97, dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals, died today.
Death came at 10:30 a.m., shortly after the cardinal received a special apostolic blessing from Pope Pius XII.
He was visited by the pope Saturday when the pontiff made an unprecedented journey to the clinic of the sisters of St. Anne inside the Vatican and spent five minutes with Cardinal Pignatelli.
When the cardinal first became ill his physician reported he was suffering only from a slight indisposition. However, his advanced age brought complications.
Cardinal Pignatelli's death reduced the College of Cardinals to 60, of which 37 are non-Italian. He will be succeeded as dean by Francesco Cardinal Machetti-Selvaggiani, 76, who was created a cardinal in 1930.
Cardinal Machetti - Selvaggiani is ill, and the active work of the dean's office will be carried out by Enrico Cardinal Sibilia.
AKPsi To Have Smoker
Alpha Kappa Psi, professional business fraternity, will hold a smoker at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, in the Kansas room of the Union. Louis Rothschild, Kansas City merchant and member of the Kansas City planning and development council, will speak on merchandising.
Most Dateable Male Is KU's, America's Sweetheart Isn't
Pat Ford, of Kansas State Teachers college at Emporia, was chosen "Sweetheart of America" at the Sweetheart Swing Feb. 14.
Miss Ford is 20 years old, and was homecoming queen at Emporia State last fall.
William T. Cavanaugh, College sophomore who was the sweetheart
Veterans Can Change Schools
Veterans who plan to transfer to another school must first obtain approval from their V.A. regional officer or training officer to obtain continued G.I. Bill benefits.
Delays in payment of subsistence allowances and unnecessary paper work will be eliminated in this way. In most cases there is no objection to veterans changing schools, the V.A. said.
The V.A. also announced that legal action will be taken against any attorney or agent who attempts to charge veterans for representing them in claims against the Veterans administration.
Fees will be paid by the V.A., and deducted from money due the veteran at the time the claim is allowed.
Statutes fix fees at $2 for a claim to obtain increased benefits, and $10 for an original claim.
The V.A. also announced that veterans with service connected disabilities may receive out-patient treatment from osteopathic physicians under Public Law 293.
Court Won't Give Order
Washington, Feb. 16—(UP)—The supreme court today refused to order the state of Oklahoma to admit Mrs. Ada Llois Sipul Fisher, 23-year-old Negro woman, to the University of Oklahoma's all-white law school.
In a 7 to 2 ruling, the court said "it is clear" that Oklahoma courts "did not depart" from the supreme court's mandate of Jan. 12 directing that Mrs. Fisher be given a legal education as quickly as a white student could be given one in the state.
Tickets for the sophomore class Leap Year Hop will be placed on sale at the business office this week. Representatives will sell tickets in men's organized houses.
In response to the Jan. 12 high court mandate, Oklahoma set up a three-professor law school for Negroes in the state capitol. Mrs. Fisher refused to enter it and appealed again to the supreme court to order Oklahoma to admit her to its regular law school.
The dance, Feb. 28, will feature Mat Betton's band from Kansas State college and an intermission program of local talent. Tickets are $1.75 a couple.
The supreme court specifically left open to Mrs. Fisher an application directly to the Oklahoma courts to admit her to the state's white university.
Plans to distribute red and gold posters on the campus and at each organized house to advertise the publicity committee meeting Feb. 13.
University students who live in Lawrence are eligible for an exchange scholarship to Sweden, if their parents will provide room and board for a Swedish student in Lawrence. This was announced Wednesday by the office of the committee on aids and awards, 227 Frank Strong hall.
Sophomore Dance Tickets On Sale
Students from the University would receive free room and board from the parents of Swedish students who are studying here.
Lawrence Students Can Study In Sweden
The Sweetheart Swing was attended by approximately 700 persons.
escort, was chosen the "Most Dateable Male."
On the program at intermission were Jeanne Chambers who sang "Embraceable You" and "I'm in the Mood for Love;" Mary Lou Pecken Schneider who played and sang "My Man;" and Eugene Mariani, who played a boogie woogie solo on the piano. James Hawes, fine arts sophomore, was master of ceremonies.
The visiting queens were officially greeted by the chancellor, dean of men, and dean of women in the East room of the Union. Other highlights of the day were the Presidents breakfast and the Student Union executive board luncheon.
The queens were introduced at the breakfast by Jack Kendree, master of ceremonies. Other guests were L. C. Woodruff, dean of men; Willis Tompkins, assistant dean of men; Miss Hermina Zipple, director of the Union; Miss Martha Peterson, assistant dean of women; and Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women. On the program were songs by Miss Peckenschneider, a piano solo by Sarah E. Webb, and a group discussion led by Shirley A. Wellborn on "Limiting Activities for Students."
Guests at the luncheon included Mr. and Mrs. Odgen S. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellsworth, and Joan Woodward, ex-president Union activities and founder of the annual Union day. Sweetheart songs were sung by the Delta Upsilon quartet of Robert W. Gowans, Roderick E. Weltner, Donald W. Patton, and Charles Howard.
A group of 280 voices has been chosen for the "Messiah" chorus which will open the annual Music Week festival May 2.
280 Voice Chorus To Sing 'Messiah'
Enrollment has been closed except when it has been impossible to attend the previous rehearsals. Special arrangements for late admission should be made with Dean Swarthout by 4 p.m. Thursday.
Enrollment in the slide rule class sponsored by Tau Beta Pi has reached 350, Henry Fowler, chairman of the project, said.
First Slide Rule Class To Be In Lindley Tonight
The first class in the short course will be presented in Lindley auditorium at 7 p.m. today. The period, which will cover multiplication, will be repeated at 7 p.m. Thursday in the same place.
Enrollees need attend only one of the two periods, Fowler said. The large enrollment will require two sections the first week. Attendance next week will determine the subsequent scheduling, according to Fowler.
Vote Extension Of Rent Law
Washington, Feb. 16-(UP)-The house banking committee today approved legislation to extend the present rent control law one month until March 31.
The present law expires Feb. 29. The committee voted 18 to 5 for the one-month extension. This is designed to give congress more time to assess the economic situation before deciding on the nature of a longer rent control extension.
Committee Chairman Jesse P. Wolcott (R-Mich.) offered the proposal for the one-month extension. He said the committee is disposed to continue federal rent control for at least one year in some form. But, he said, the committee wanted to study the situation further "in the light of any changes in the economic situation that might come about as a result of price cutbacks."
The committee overwhelmingly rejected two motions to extend the present law without change for longer than one month.
"The action taken today was not with any idea of killing rent control," Wolett said. "This action does not prejudice any further action with respect to the form rent control will take." he said.
Dwight Day Succeedes Shaaf As Employment Counsellor
Dwight Day, College junior, has succeeded Roy Shoaf as counsellor of the men's employment bureau. Shoaf did not return to the University this semester.
Little Man On Campus
By Bibler
"I think it's about time someone told Professor Flapjaws that his lectures are too long;"
Grain Costs Hold Retail Prices Drop In 16 Cities
Chicago, Feb. 16 — (UP) The sharpest break in grain prices in the history of the Chicago board of trade appeared to have been checked today, but the cost of food in the corner grocery store still was sliding downward.
Most traders on the board of trade believed that markets were showing their latest trend at the close of dealing Saturday. Corn prices were holding their own and wheat had even gained a few cents.
Some experts believed livestock prices were due for another tumble this week on the basis of forecasts that farmers would ship more cattle and hogs to market. But livestock receipts at the major markets again today were extremely small, and the Chicago hog market opened 50 to 75 cents a hundred pounds higher.
Hogs at Omaha were up as much as $1. Wholesale butter on the New York market rose 2 to $2^{1/2} cents a pound.
Four outstanding economists in Washington told housewives that they can never expect to see prices hit pre-war levels—at least in foreseeable time. They said it was virtually impossible.
Retailers in many cities announced new price cuts effective today. At Kansas City, Mo., a list of 300 lowered prices was sent out to the independent associated stores.
Russia refused to permit the commission to enter the northern zone. Members voted Feb. 6 to send chairman K. P. S. Menon of India back to the little assembly for further instructions.
Seoul, Korea, Feb. 16—(UP)—The Russian-controlled radio at Pyong Yang announced today that north Korean authorities have proclaimed a "demonocratic people's republic" in the Soviet-occupied zone which ultimately is intended to embrace the American zone with the capital at Seoul.
North Korea A 'Republic'
American military authorities immediately said the formation of a republic in northern Korea was a violation of the Moscow decision providing that Russia and the U. S. should work together to create an independent Korea.
No immediate reaction was available from members of the United Nations commission on Korea, who arrived here Jan. 8 under a General assembly mandate to prepare for elections in both zones.
The broadcast called upon the north Korean people's council to adopt a constitution which will be used to govern south Korea when that area comes under the new republic.
University students who want to vote in the local primaries in March must be residents of the state six months, residents of the precinct 30 days, be 21 years old by the date of the elections, and must declare a Lawrence address.
Fisher also said there would be more interest in the August and November elections and that he will cooperate with the University in establishing an absentee ballot system on the campus then.
Harold Fisher, city clerk, said he doubled that there would be much student interest in the local primaries except for those who are permanent residents.
Must Be Resident To Vote In March
Add To Engineering Staff
Bruno F. Loewen, '48, has been added to the teaching staff of the electrical engineering department
Mr. Loewen spent $ 3 \frac{1}{2} $ years with the army engineers in the Panama Canal zone.