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Democracy May Be On Way Out Minister Asserts
THE REV. WINBURN THOMAS
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That Communism has won out over our conception of democracy was the opinion expressed by the Rev. Winburn Thomas at Religious Seminar, Monday.
The Rev. Mr. Thomas has just returned from Europe where he spent two months visiting universities. Before the war he did social work in Japan, and traveled through China and Korea.
"I fear the time has already run out on our conception of democracy in the world. The only way we can stop either Communism or Russia is an offensive which is as dynamic in the field as Russia's. And we don't have it."
Russia Willing To Fight Now
He said that the Russians feel theirs is the only true democracy, and that they differ from us in that they are willing to fight and die for their kind of democracy now, not just when war is declared.
"Russia merely has to wait for events to take their normal course, and as conditions get worse, the soil for the growth of Communism gets better."
Communism will be felt in the United States, in increasing controls of life the Rev. Mr. Thomas declared. Students Feel Sense Of Unity
He also told the groun what he found in his studies of 19 European universities. "The students in Europe feel a sense of unity, and a oneness of spirit and purpose with other students simply because they are students.
"European students have developed two powerful organizations the International Student Service to raise money for student's education, and unions of students. These unions of students have gained more power than the presidents of the French universities and for that reason are not being reorganized."
He said there was a possibility of American students organizing an international union of students in this country, stated that two conferences are being planned, one this summer, and one next Christmas to do just that.
The Rev. Mr. Thomas pointed out that there are two trends in the United States today that may eventually wipe out the YMCA and the YWCA, or at least reduce their area of activity to personal relation. These are unions of students which will take over the social aspect, and the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, which is composed of "those students on the campus who are prios, whose soul activity on campus is going to prayer meetings."
Double Door' May Be Ham But Folks Still Like It
By ALLEN D. SMITH
The "Double Door" swung open Monday night and released a torrent of melodrama upon the first night audience. The play a psychological character study written in the early 30's, is beginning to show its age. The plot involves the attempts of Victoria Van Bret, a family-conscious old maid to maintain her tyrannical domination over a sister, Caroline, and a half-brother, Rip, at the beginning of the 20th century.
Her efforts to retain a grasp on these people almost wreck Rip's brand new marriage. The climax of the scheme is Victoria's attempt to murder Ann, Rip's bride. Everyone is saved, but the tyrant is still unbroken when the curtain falls.
Darlene Van Biber and Alice McDonnell, portraying Victoria and Carolina Van Brett, turned in outstanding performances. Miss Van Biber did an excellent job as the domineering and stinder Victoria.
Tom Rea did a credible job as Rip Van Bret, the male lead.
Herk Harvey although he didn't do much in character creation, helped considerably to speed up the show.
Jack Elliott's portrayal of the old
K-State Here For Peace Treaty
Ten members of the Kansas State College student council will meet Tuesday night with the A.S.C. to discuss means of stopping vandalism on the two campuses.
The principal purpose of the joint meeting, to be held at the Union, is to decide upon a method of stopping acts of vandalism and pre-game painting, although year-around destruction will also come into the spotlight, council members said.
Discussion is expected upon the draft of a new treaty, prepared by the K. U. council, which would provide for campus protection the entire year. The present treaty covers only athletic events.
family lawyer seemed forced, and his contortions with his arms detracted from the performance.
The pact now in existence was successful until this year when intense rivalry again broke out on both campuses producing minor destruction and increased antagonism between the two schools. Both football and basketball games brought raids on the K. U. campus last winter and Uncle Jimmy Green awoke on numerous occasions to find himself in a state of much-needed repair.
Council leaders here said that little could be done beyond setting up an honor system for the two student bodies and providing for the punishment of raiders. This proved ineffective last winter since offenders were caught only once.
The program will include explanations of the election system and proportional representation. A public address system will be set up and each candidate for the A.S.C. presidency will be given two minutes to present his views on student government.
Anne played by Abigail Bixby, was weak in characterization.
In the supporting cast, Mary K. Booth, Vivian Rogers, and Thomas Shay added a vigorous touch that enlivened the show.
A student government rally sponsored by the newly organized League of Student Voters, will be held in Fowler grove at 9:45 a.m. tomorrow.
The slogan of the rally will be "Vote for the person and not for the party."
The audience tossed the largest bouquet to Miss Van Biber by showing its hatred for Victoria with a cheer when Rip finally broke away,
Kansas—Mostly cloudy showers and thunderstorms occasional light drizzle west today. Cooler tonight. Low tonight 35 northwest to 50 southeast. Partly cloudy Wednesday except showers extreme east in morning. Warner west.
"That kind of stuff is pure ham, but it's still good theater," commented Don Dixon, producer and director.
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A.S.C. Candidates Will Speak At Rally
42 Indicted For Vote Fraud
Kansas City—(UP)—A county grand jury, indicting 42 persons late yesterday, confirmed allegations that vote fraud returned to Kansas City in last summer's primary election. Fnos A. Axtell, backed by President Truman, defaced then-Rep Roger S. Slaughter for the Democratic nomination to congress from the fifth district.
Whether the Axtell-Slaughter contest was involved directly in the alleged fraud was not revealed. Mr. Kimbrell said that 42 true bills returned yesterday—naming both Democratic and Republican election workers—represented only a start of the grand jury's work and indicated other indictments might be expected.
'Eagle' On Sale Today: Wants A & M In Big Six
The Eagle, campus "middle-road" publication, is going on sale today in Marvin hall, Frank Strong hall, and the Union building at five cents a copy.
Stating in its policy the belief that "the left is as bad as the right, and the right as bad as the left," the Eagle features articles backing the United States foreign policy and favoring the admission of Oklahoma A. and M. into the Big Six conference.
Editors of the magazine invite everyone with ideas on current affairs to write them up and send them in. Short features are also desired.
$740,000 Granted By Legislature For 3 Buildings
An appropriation of $740,000 has been made by the Kansas legislature for three main building projects on the campus.
Thev are:
ONE. An addition to Watson library, costing $300,000.
**TWO.** An engineering shop building totaling $290,000, to replace Fowler shops. The new shop will be built south of the mechanics laboratory on the promontory overlooking the Military Science building.
THREE. Fowler shops will be remodelled into a journalism building. An appropriation of $150,000 has been set aside for this project, which Raymond Nichols, executive secretary, says will not be enough. The University may have to wait for the 1949 Kansas legislature to add more money before starting construction.
Little Man On Campus
Mr. Nichols said the University has not yet decided what will be done with the present journalism building.
The legislature also appropriated $500,000 for two new dormitories, one for men and one for women.
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"If you had read the horse manual Miss Slurp you would know what is meant by 'bare-back'"
Dr. Woodruff To Succeed Dean Werner
LAURENCE C. WOODRUFF
A new dean of student affairs, Dr. Laurence C. Woodruff, has been named by the board of regents, Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced today. Dr. Woodruff will succeed Dean Henry Werner, who is resigning upon orders from his physician.
Dr. Woodruff, whose new appointment becomes effective July 1, served as acting registrar for four years until Registrar James K. Hitt returned from the army. Since then he has directed the new survey course in general biology. He will continue to teach that course after assuming his new duties, the chancellor said.
Joined Faculty In 1934
Dean Werner has been ordered by his physician to take a complete rest during the summer.
A long-time resident of Lawrence, Dr. Woodruff received his bachelor's degree here in 1924 and his masters in 1930. He was granted his doctor's degree from Cornell university in 1934. Later that year he joined the University faculty.
Dean Werner, a native of England, came to this country in 1914. He came to the University in 1920 as assistant professor of chemistry and state food analyst. He became men's student advisor in 1929. The position was changed to dean of student affairs in 1944.
"The doctor says I can't even take a vacation by going fishing," he said sadly.
Dean Werner Must Rest
Chancellor Malott said that after a summer of rest Dean Werner will resume his work as associate professor of chemistry and Kansas state food analyst.
Early Serenades Get Probation For Five
Five men students have been placed on probation for the rest of this semester. Henry Werner, dean of student affairs, said today. The names of the five students were not released.
"Several groups of men have been attempting to serenade the women in organized houses at early hours in the morning. The singing has been decidedly unharmonious," said Dean Werner,
"One of these groups attempted to serenade an organized house at 3 am. April 14. There was no response from the house, so the men kicked the door, rang the doorbell, and made plenty of noise.
"The neighbors awoke, recognized some of the group, and turned in a complaint. Since this is getting to be a common occurrence, it is necessary