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Governor Holds Secondary Post, Page Believes
"We have a leaderless government because the governor is powerless to interfere in many appointments," Tom Page, instructor of political science, said Monday. "The governor is reduced to a minor administrative official," he said.
Speaking before the Young Democrats club on "What Democrats Can Do in Kansas." Mr. Page told his audience that because of the secondary position of the governor, Kansas has a leaderless legislature where neither party will commit itself on any issue.
"The perpetuation of the Democrats as a party is due to the malpositionment of state legislators." Mr. Page said. "The state legislature exists for the balance of power. Sedgwick, Wyandotte, and Shawnee counties hold one-fourth of the population of Kansas and have 25 per cent representation in the legislature."
Constitution Is Target
Mr. Page stated that a factor involving strengthening of the Democratic party platform may well include such basic issues as the obsolence of the Kansas constitution. tion.
"There has been no change in the constitution since 1867, apart from an introduction of a religious state civil law. We are still living in the dark age constitutionally."
Indicating that the Democratic strength rests on the independent votes in Kansas, Mr. Page said that primary laws insure that only party members vote. This puts the premium on independent party voters, he added.
School System Is Hit
"Obvious points of attack for the Democrat party in Kansas should include the bungling school administration in rural schools, where many students come to college less prepared than city students."
Mr. Page argued against the property assessment value in the taxation system, and he suggested that much of the Republican party "massacred" him on this system. Taxes rest heavily on those least able to pay he stated.
"The unemployment compensation system should be extended to include unemployed public employees Kansas also has men who are not able to get compensation for occupational diseases, especially from the lead and zinc mines, which were contracted during employment."
Mr. Page said that if the Democrats are going to rebuild party forces in Kansas they are going to have to realize that party strongholds are in long-time education, pressure and friendships.
Malott Asks Support Of Food Plan
The President of the United States has asked the nation to save food. The need is critical. With the earning power of the American people at an all-time level, and with millions in Europe and elsewhere in dire need because of the dislocations of the war, we have before us four alternatives:
(1) We may stop shipments to Europe in which case there will be enough here; but aside from the humanitarian aspects, such a policy may add dangerously to the political antagonisms we face in this very critical period of instability.
(2.) We may ship food to Europe allowing the government's buying policies to compete with domestic demands without restriction in this country; the result would further pressure on prices, paralleling to ne levels, and an involuntary cutting of consumption by those who cannot afford to buy under the increasing levels.
(3) A return to price control and
CHANCELLOR MALOTT
rationing, which to be effective means a control of the wages of
labor and the prices of agricultural raw materials; this is a step toward central government control of a sort abhorrent to the majority of the American people, difficult to accomplish politically in an election year, and in direct opposition to the very principles for which we fought in World War II.
(4.) A voluntary plan, such as President Truman has asked us to support; this program will inconvenience all alike, will actually harm no one, and is in accord with the fundamental precepts of a free people. If all of us participate it will provide large quantities of food for export, it will prevent drastic controls, and will be an expression of American democracy in practice.
I therefore call upon each student, faculty, and staff member, and each organized house, to give full support to the President's guidance to participate in an attempt to solve this critical world problem.
DEANE W. MALOTT.
Chubb To Speak On Russia, UN
"Will Russia withdraw from the United Nations?" This will be the subject of a talk by H. Herman B. Chubb, professor of political science, to the first meeting of Federal Union on May 15 in the little theater of Green Hall.
Professor Chubb is a charter member of the University chapter of F.U.I., as is Prof. Allen Crafton of the speech department, and Prof. Walter Sandelius, of the political science department.
The chapter is part of a national organization and is fully recognized by the University, Ralph H. Moberly, chapter president, emphasized.
The aim of the organization is to promote closer cooperation between the democracies of the world in the face of growing Russian influence.
Freshmen 'Y' Members To See Movie Tonight
A film depicting the life of John R. Mott, founder of the International Y.M.C.A. and winner of the Nobel Peace prize, will be shown to the members of the freshman Y.M.C.A. at 7:30 tonight in the Pine room of the Union.
Elton Noble, chairrss of the organizing committee, will preside. Other members are William Brinkheroff, Dean Brown, William Blanchard, Earle Hinde, Robert Reiswig, and Richard Moore.
Water Cure Works For Irate Resident; Tekes Stay On Own Side Of Street Now
All's well that ends well, and it's all over now.
Mr. Wilson, who "couldn't get out when he was in, and couldn't get in when he was out."
The two sides of the story relating to the 24 feet of parking space is front of the home of V. P. Wilson, 1542 Tennessee street, were told today
The trouble started when Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity members parked their cars in front of Mr. Wilson's house—much to the annoyance of Mr. Wilson, who "couldn't get out"
Sprinkled Convertibles
A TKE member said that Mr. Wilson became belligerent and swinkled water in two convertibles when they were parked in front of his house, because of lack of car space during rush week. When two fraternity members went to speak to Mr. Wilson about this, Mrs. Wilson slapped one of their faces, and started squirting water on them.
Later. Mr. Wilson agreed to the painting of 24 feet of curb in front
"We've been staying out of his area entirely," one TKE member said. "The last we heard he was threatening to take the matter to court."
Mr. Wilson maintained that it is the "constitutional right of property owners to keep from having their houses blocked."
He's satisfied now that the members of TKE leave him his 24 feet of space, he said.
Threatened Court Action
of his house for his exclusive parking space.
Odds Catch Up With 'Lucky' John
"Lucky" John hit his jinx in the final World Series game.
John Verburg, University press printer, who ran his World Series pool winning streak to five straight games, held number three Monday.
"I can't understand it," he said ruefully. "I shoulda won. I guess the story must have linxed me."
Nevertholess, John had the boys worried, because the 2 to 1 count prevailed for several innings.
"We were plenty nervous," Guy Pennock, foreman, said.
To Present Record Hour
The following recorded concert will be presented at the Union at noon Wednesday.
"Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin (Wagner), New York Philharmonic; "Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, 4th Movement" (Dvorak), Czech Philharmonic orchestra; "Toreador Song" (Bizet), Leon Warren, baritone; Quartet in F Major, 1st Movement" (Bizet), violin and cello; "Tocata, and Fugue in D Minor" (Bach), Philadelphia orchestra; and "Concerto No. 1 in B flat Minor" (Tschailkovsky), Egon Petri, piano.
The Kansan board elected nine journalism students as new members Monday. The board is the policymaking body of the University Daily Kansan.
Kansan Board Picks Nine New Members
The new members are- Betty J.
Bacon, John F. Bergstrom, Wallace
W. Abbey, Wendell M. Bryant, J.
Bertrand Morris, Wilmer J. McGlasson,
Herbert C. Callow, James F.
Marshall, and Allen D. Smith.
That's The Son Of A Gun That Always Flunks Me
All freshmen aren't dumb, just most of them. A small boy in a blue and white cap scanned the pages of the enrollment bulletin as he signed up for his classes and teachers.
Finally, he turned to a nearby upperclassman, and said blankly,
"Say, who is this Staff? He must be a busy man?"
U.S.To Discuss Security Risks'
Washington—(UP)—The state department announced today that "in the interest of the United States" it will immediately dismiss any officer or employee who is deemed to be a "security risk."
The action was taken under the authority vested in the secretary of state to terminate the employment of anyone "whenever he shall deem such termination necessary or advisable in the interest of the United States."
One. "A person who engages in, supports or advocates treason, subversion, or who is a member of, affiliated with, or in sympathetic association with the Communist, Nazi或者其他运动 that seeks to overthrow the government by unconstitutional means.
Two. A person engaged in espionage or acting directly or indirectly for a foreign government.
Four. A person who has habitual or close association with persons who are the knowing or unknowing agents of foreign governments.
Three. A person who has knowingly divulged classified information without authority and with knowledge or belief that it will be trans-ferred to government or who is "consistently liable in handling of classified information
Five. "A person who has such basic weakness of character or lack judgment as reasonably to justify the action of another in any course of action specified above."
Meatless Days Are Not New, Veterans Say
Ralph Miller, pharmacy junior, expressed a veteran's opinion by saying, "You can't buy meat very often. They don't have to worry about the veterans."
Students aren't very worried about the meetings Tuesdays and eggless Thursdays idea. The reaction to President Truman's plan seems rather mild at this stage according to a University Daily Kansan survey of campus opinion.
A check of organized houses revealed that most have already adopted the plan and the others haven't definitely decided yet, although they will probably go along with the rest.
Corbin Will Follow Plan
Miss Hermina Zipple, Memorial union director, said this morning that Corbin hall, which serves 270 students, will observe a meatless and each week. The Union cafeteria and fountain will also follow this plan.
Harry W. Morey, engineering sophomore, said, "It's a good idea if it works. What will they feed us at the Union if they don't have meat?" Jack Isaacs, pharmacy junior, and a veteran who served in the European theater during the war said, "They should divert the food that is going to Germany and Italy to our wartime allies."
Bell Says Poor Policy
Beth Bell, College senior, believes "It is a rather poor policy for failures to meet inflationary tendencies by more efficient methods. It is a late and weak measure but I suppose it is better than nothing."
Mrs. Jane Gregory, wife of Marvin Gregory, College junior, laughed and said, "I'm a veteran's wife and we have meatless Tuesdays practically every day."
Mrs. Samuel Kneale, also a veteran's wife, said "I think anyone could prepare one meatless meal a week."
Information cards which have been sent to faculty members should be turned into the chancellor's office immediately, Raymond Nichols, executive secretary, said today.
Nichols' Office Needs Faculty Information Cards
The residence telephone numbers are especially needed because of the number changes caused by the new dial telephone system.
WEATHER
Kansas-Partly cloudy. A few scattered showers west today and west and central tonight. Little temperature change today and tonight. Low tone lower 50's northwest to mid-60's remainder of state. Wednesday cloudy, showers, cooler west and north.
Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right, But Do Two Wrights Ever Make A Wrong?
Even when you're "Wright," you're wrong!
Jumping from their dinner tables early, two first semester journalism students rushed over to the University Daily Kansan newsroom where they each thought they had a noon laboratory class.
"W sir," came the reply.
Emil L. Telfel, faculty adviser to the University Daily Kansan, seemed surprised when two students instead $ \textcircled{1} $ of one reported
"Now let's get things right," he said. "W' we are you?"
"Well, it's you that's wrong," said Professor Telfel, looking at the other student.
"On no sir, I'm Wright, too," he explained.
The situation was clarified when the city editor placed the initials of the two Wrights before their names on the assignment schedule.
Oren Wright, College sophomore, stayed to answer the telephone calls, while Keith Wright, College sophomore, left to listen to the World Series.