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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
JANUARY 16, 1947
Talmadge Seizes Governor's Post; Arnall's Office Is Capitol Rotunda
Atlanta. (UP)—Herman Talmadge, elected governor of Georgia by the state legislature, seized the main executive offices today and barred the door to Gov. Ellis Arnall, who denounced him as a "pretender, intruder and usurper" who is claiming the office "by the law of inheritance."
Governor Talmadge, elected early Wednesday by the state legislature took over the office while Governor Arnall was at his home in Newman Washington Studies
Arthur was at his home in Newhall.
Governor Arnall walked briskly into the capitol, headed for his office.
He knocked four or five times at the closed door of an outer office and was finally admitted by state a state trooper. But he did not get into the inner sanctum immediately.
From the private office of the governor, Mr. Talmadge emerged in a few moments, a forelock of black hair dangling down over his eyes just like his late father.
He grasped a radio microphone and said:
"Ellis Arnall, who alleges he is the governor, must await his turn to see the governor of Georgia."
In a fighting statement soon afterward, Mr. Arnall said:
"I came to the capitol alone to go to my office. When I got there the door was locked. I was finally admitted to the ante room of my office and I found that the door to the governor's office had been barred against me. The secretary said I could not go in."
Governor Arnall, after unsuccessful attempts to get in to see Governor Talmadge, returned to the capitol rotunda adjoining the offices and set up his own headquarters. It was a move similar to that taken by Governor Talmadge when he was first elected. But now, the situation was reversed.
In the center of the rotunda, there is a desk, surrounded by a 20 square footguard rail. A receptionist usually sits there. Governor Arnall took this desk, laid out some papers, and began busily writing.
State Troopers guarded the doors
to the executive offices when Gov-
ernor Bush visited.
"As governor of Georgia I have taken complete charge of the executive office at the state capitol. The functions of the governor's office are proceeding in a firm and peaceable manner. No force or violence has been necessary to assume control of my office." Mr. Talmadge said.
"I have made several appointments of department heads who have assumed control of their departments and they are functioning in accordance with the law." Governor Talmadge said in his statement.
"I am following the instructions of the legislature. It would be ridiculous to have two governors sit on the capitol. There will be but one."
Governor Talmadge said today that he had not yet been served with papers in the suit which will be heard at McDonough county seat of the governor's home county of Henry.
"The right of the general assembly to elect me governor is inviolable," Mr. Talmadge said. "For any court to rule otherwise would be an encouragement by the judiciary on the legislative branch of the government."
Governor Arnall's suit declaring Mr. Talmadge not entitled to the governorship was filed in Fulton (Atlanta) county superior court but is not to be heard until Feb. 7.
UMW Studies Ford Cut In Prices For Wage Cue
Detroit (UP)—Leaders of the United Automobile workers (CIO) studied the Ford motor company's "anti-inflation" price cut today to detrime its effect on future union wage demands.
Henry Ford II, president of the Ford Company, announced the price cut—ranging from $17 to $54, according to model—last night and he hoped other manufacturers would make similar reductions.
Mr. Ford described the action as "shock treatment" to halt "the insane spiral of mounting costs and rising prices."
German Club To Meet
The German club will meet at 4:30 p.m. today in 402, Frasher hall.
Washington Studies Georgia Battle
Washington. (UP) — Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson disclosed today that the war and justice departments are consulting to determine what the federal government should do, if anything, in connection with Georgia's governor trouble.
It was understood that officials are particularly concerned over what role the government would have to play if the gubernatorial struggle between Ellis Arnall and Herman Talmadge should develop into violence.
Kansan Alumni Achieve Fame
Twenty-five years ago the editor of the University Daily Kansan was Ben Hibbs, present editor of the Saturday Evening Post.
Mr. Hibbs received his master's degree with a major in journalism at the University in 1924, and filled positions on several Kansas dailies before joining the staff of the Kansas City Star. From the Star he went on to the Country Gentleman and to his present position on the Post.
Similar to Mr. Hibbs' career are those of some 20 other K. U. Journals.
The late William Allen White of Emporia tops the list of former students along with the late Raymond Clapper, Washington columnist, who attended K. U. in 1916.
Liewellley B. White, '23, co-author of "Peoples Speaking to Peoples", Miles W. Vaughn, '15, Far East manager of United Press in Shanghai; Chester Shaw, '24, executive editor of Newsweek magazine; Earl Johnson, general news manager and vice-president of United Press; and Roy Roberts, managing editor of the Kansas City Star, are some of the early journalism students at K U.
Floyd Huckenhull, '20, publisher of Circulation Management magazine; Karl Koerper, '22, general manager of station KMBC, Kansas City, Mo.; William R. "Bill" Downs, CBS foreign correspondent; Alfred G. Hill, publisher of the Chester, Pa. Times; Theodore Alford, Washington correspondent for the Kansas City Star; Oscar Stauffer, president of Stauffer Publications chain of daily newspapers.
Robert H. Reed, editor of the Country Gentleman was news editor of the Daily Kansan in 1917, the year of his graduation. Wesley W. Stout, former editor of the Saturday evening Post, was a student at K. U. in 1906-07.
Another well-known writer, Jerome Beatty, once studied at K. U. Doris Fleeson, '23, is writing a Washington column and J. Alan Coogan is Brazil manager of United Press.
Other leading graduates and former students include;
Marvin Creager, executive editor of the Milwaukee Journal; Harlan Thompson, playwright; Bert Brandt. acme Acme war photographer; Louis LaCross, editor of the editorial page of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat; and at least 30 publishers of Kansas newspapers.
Speaks To Y.M.-Y.W.
"The first law of nature is that of preservation of species, not self preservation," Dr. Calvin Vander-Werf, associate professor of chemistry, declared at an informal discussion on "The Law of Science and the Law of Christian Love" in Myers hall Wednesday night to Y.M.-Y.W. Religious Emphasis committee.
Special Court On Traffic Cases
The student court will have a special session from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday to handle excess traffic cases, student prosecutor William McEhenny, said today.
The court was unable to hear all the cases Tuesday because of the large number of persons contesting traffic tickets. It will meet in the business office in Frank Strong hall.
175 Students Finish Reading Course
One hundred seventy-five students have completed a course in reading improvement given by the School of Education, Dr. Bert A. Nash, supervisor of the program, has announced.
The course is given in 16 and 18 Fraser hall to students who voluntarily seek improvements of their reading and study habits. It includes complete diagnosis followed by conferences and tests designed to help each person overcome his difficulties. Tests are given on comprehension vocabulary, and speed of reading.
Motion pictures are taken of the individual's reading habits to determine how his eyes move during the process. The students difficulties are outlined, the recommendations are made as to what he can do to overcome them.
"Comprehension increases about an average of 10 to 15 percentile levels," said Dr. Nash. "The reading rate is usually increased around 100 words per minute."
Two important steps toward effective reading are in reducing the number of pauses and the duration of those pauses in the course of reading a sentence. Dr. Nash explained. An effort is also made to improve the individual's vocabulary, which normally has a speaking low of 3,000 words to a reading high of about 40,000 words, he said.
The reading laboratories were started in 1938, suspended during the war, and begun again this fall.
"We have had more students than we have been able to handle this semester," he said. "We are holding several of them over to next semester; others we simply won't be able to handle."
Staff members of the reading clinic include Cree Warden, graduate student; Joseph Holly, graduate student; and Richard S. Kirk, business junior.
Alpha Phi Omega will meet at 8 tonight in 101 Snow hall. Important meeting. All members should plan to attend.
Deutscher Verein heute um 4:30,
in 402 Fraser.
Y. W.C.A. Community Service commission will meet at 4 today at Henley house.
Official Bulletin
Expectant mothers may see three State Board of Health films at a pre-natal conference at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the classroom above the Lawrence Community building lobby.
Expectant Mothers Can See Films
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The doctor said today that Dubie is "doing as well as can be expected, although there is still a chance of infection."
W. A.A. meeting at 7 tonight in Robinson gymnasium. All members requested to be present to elect delegates to national convention. Initiation immediately preceding the meeting for those not present at last initiation. Those unable to attend the meeting tonight may vote at the cage downstairs Friday morning before noon.
Kappa Phi To Initiate
A. V.C. meeting at 7:30 tonight in 106 Green hall. Prof. L. J. Pritchard will speak on "Atomic Energy—Some Political and Economic Aspects." All veterans welcome.
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Kappa Phi, Methodist sorority,
will hold initiation services at 7 p.m.
Friday at the Methodist church.
"Here is China," a U.S. government film, will be shown by Y.W.-C.A. movie forum at 4 today in Visual Education projection room in 15 Fraser. Dr. Harold G. Barr of the School of Religion will lead a short discussion on China and her future.
Like most dogs, Dubbe Van AceDarr, reddish-colored Boxer, who belongs to Garvin W. Hale, College senior, is allergic to cats.
Jan. 16, 1947
The films to be shown are "Motherhood, Life's Most Important Job," "Clocking a Champion," and "Your Child's Dental Care."
Eight Fine Arts Pupils Play For Student Recital Today
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Tuesday night he spotted a passing feline on the opposite side of the street, and couldn't resist the urge to give chase. As he dashed across the street, a car struck him, crushing a rib and puncturing his lung.
Eight students and a faculty member of the School of Fine Arts were to have participated in a recital at 3 p.m. today in Frank Strong auditorium.
That allergy nearly cost Dubhe his life.
Dubhe Hit By Car
They are Delloyd Tibbs, Anabel Keeler, Nancy Messenger, Jay Grimm, Mary Lucas, Jack Moehlenkamp, Marvin Zoschke, John Ehrich, and Martin Margaret Dunn, instructor of piano.
Potucek is A Senator, Too
Topcka. (UP) — Being the only Democratic senator has its short-comings. So revealed Sen. John Potuecke of Wellington. The senator was stopped at the door of the senate chamber of an uninitiated doorman who refused him entry. A friend came to Senator Potuecke's aid, identifying him as a bona fide member of the senate.
London. (UP)—The 10-day strike of London transport workers was settled today when delegates of the strikers voted to return to work Saturday.
London Strike Settled
Pi Tau Sigma meeting for all pledges at 5 p.m. tomorrow in 205 Marvin.
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Modern Chior will meet at 7:36 tonight in Frank Strong auditorium
Christian Science organization will hold its regular weekly meeting at 7:30 tonight in Danforth Chapel. Members of the faculty and students invited to attend.
El Ateno will meet at 7:15 tonight in 113 Frank Strong. Program of dialogues, poems and songs to be put on by students of Dr. Samuels.
The All Student Council has declared a vacancy to be filled by a representative of the Pachacamac party from District II, the Engineering school. Petitions must be filed with the secretary of the A.S.C. not later than Jan. 27.
Physical Therapy club will have a social meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Watkins hospital classroom.
Seniors interested in an investment banking career in New York should arrange for interview Jan 25 with Wingate Bixby, vice president of the Discount Corp., New York City. This is an opportunity. See Frank Pinet, Business Placement Bureau, 212 Frank Strong.
New Political Party Names Pomeroy Head
DONALD POMEROY
All officers have the power to issue membership cards under the existing setup. In order to prevent members of the opposing parties from having any chance to vote, each new member's name is to be placed before the group, and if any affiliation with the opponents is known, he is to be expelled.
The newly-formed Progressive political party held its first organizational meeting Wednesday night and elected Donald Pomeroy, College senior, president; Jean Moore, College senior, vice-president; John Rader, business junior, and Fred Thomas, College freshman, vice-presidents; Jack Elliott, College sophomore, secretary; and Jay Humphreys, engineering sophomore, treasurer.
These officers were elected mainly for organizational purposes. Another election will be held March 1.
These men fill the vacancies left by Glen Kappelman, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Jay Humphreys, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, when their fraternities left Pachacamac to join the Progressive party.
William Miller, College junior, and Clifford Kaarbo, engineering senior, have elected secretary and treasurer of the Pachacamac party.
In the meantime a constitutional committee is to be chosen and will begin work on the party constitution.
It was decided the officers would draw up a definite platform from the discussion; and present it for ratification at the next meeting, sometime before exam week.
Concerning the Progressive political stand, Pomeroy stated. "Our chief motive is to promote constructive student government. None of the existing parties truly represents the students. The school needs a political party in which it can place its confidence, and one which will successfully break down the present social conflict."
Pomeroy will appoint temporary precinct leaders in order to boost membership.
Each member is assessed a 25-cent admission fee. He is given a membership card which entitles him to vote at all meetings. Committees are to be chosen to discuss problems, but only will place the issue before the entire group, which will vote on it.
Pomeroy advocated the precinct system with a chairman over each precinct, and it was adopted.
Miller, Kaarbo Will Serve
As Pachacamac Officers
Unlike any of the existing parties, whose meetings are usually closed, the new group is to be a non-secret organization, and open to anyone.
Miller is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, and Kaarbo is a member of Triangle.
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