UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE SIX
MAY 12,1947
Kansan Comments
The University Loses A Generous Friend
"A life spent worthily should be measured by a nobler line—by deeds, not years."—Richard Sheridan.
The above words describe well the life of J. R. Battenfeld, who died on Wednesday in Kansas City.
Though his death came at the early age of 59, his life can best be measured by his constant interest in other persons and the public welfare. He was active in Kansas City civic affairs, a member of the board of directors of the Boys' club, the Kansas City school board, and an active worker in the Country Club Christian church.
His generosity on behalf of K.U. will make his memory a perpetual part of the University.
Soon after his son, John Curry, was killed in an automobile accident while a student here. Mr. Battenfeld and his wife announced that they would give the University a men's dormitory in memory of their son.
Battenfeld hall has since become an important part of the University. Each year between 50 and 60 men students reap the benefits of Mr. Battenfeld's generosity. A high standard of living is provided for these students at a cost approximately 50 per cent below the cost of living in private homes. Thus many students are able to attend the University who lack sufficient finances to meet living costs elsewhere.
But Battenfeld hall is not the only way in which this benefactor has aided K. U. students. The John Curry scholarship was also set up by him, providing $200 each year. This scholarship is divided into four parts, a $50 award for each of four members of Battenfeld hall.
He also set up a second scholarship to provide financial aid to a Latin American student each year.
Mr. Battenfeld had a keen and Iasting interest in the University and in the dormitory he had donated. He was a frequent visitor and was deeply interested in meeting and learning to know the students living at the hall.
His name will live on in K. U. annals. In Mr. Battenfeld's passing the University has lost a generous and real friend.
How They Voted
The following is a review of votes recently cast by Kansas congressmen on national legislation.
On April 22 the Senate passed the Greek and Turkish aid bill by a vote of 67 to 23. Senator Capper and Senator Reed both voted in favor of this bill, which is now up for house consideration.
A bill authorizing European relief funds was passed by the house of representatives on April 30. The vote was 333 to 66. The state department had requested 350 million dollars for this foreign relief but the house voted to slash the appropriation to 200 million.
The vote to cut the amount by 43 per cent was 225 to 165. All six representatives from Kansas voted in favor of cutting the authorization and also in favor of final passage of the bill.
The house of representatives voted on May 1 to continue rent controls. The measure calls for continuance of rent ceilings until De-
ember 31 but provides that local governments can lift controls in their areas when they consider housing to be adequate. It also provides that there will be no rent controls on housing built during the past two years.
The Kansas representatives split in voting on this bill. Representatives Cole, Hope, and Reese voted in favor of the bill and Representatives Meyer, Smith, and Scriver voted against it.
The bill passed by a vote of 204 to 182.
Dear Editor--to bring out one small point. TWO. The A. V. C. has fought primarily for institutions such as the O.P.A. and rent controls which would protect the buying power of the veteran's subsistence allowance.
(Editor's note: All letters to the editor must be signed and must give the writer a notice. The writer will be withheld from publication upon request. Letters to the editor should be prior consideration. The editor reserves the right to edit letters to meet space requirements and to consider the laws of libel and public decency.)
College Sophomore States A.V.C. Policies
In reply to the letter published April 21 criticizing the American Veterans Committee. I should like to submit the following:
ONE. Too much space was devoted to bring out one small point.
THREE. Congress pledged aid to veterans in securing an education. Through a survey conducted by the A. V. C. it has been found that a veteran cannot attend school full time and still earn enough on the outside to meet the increase of approximately 30 per cent in living costs.
That is why congress, which sabotaged O.P.A., should again help meet the difference between remaining in school or dropping out.
FOUR. The A. V. C. has taken the stand against bonuses in some states. Their influence in Missouri helped kill a bonus plan while older veteran groups overruled majority votes in their organizations and supported the bonus.
FIVE. The clenched fist that was suggested to replace what was called "the outstretched palm" of A. V. C. is greatly reminiscent of the Mussolini salute, especially when it is in someone else's face.
College Sophomore (Name withheld by request)
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