University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Thursday, Dec. 5, 1946
44th Year No. 50
Lawrence, Kansas
'Can't Outlaw Labor Strikes,' Gagliardo Says
By Bibler
"We cannot expect to solve labor problems by what is called 'compulsory arbitration' because that constitutes an unwarranted interference with the rights of both labor and the employer," Domenico Gagliardo, professor of economics, told the annual fall initiation meeting of Phi Beta Kappa in the Memorial union Wednesday.
Initiated by the Kansas Alpha chapter of the honor fraternity were K.U. seniors, Judson Goodrich, Topeka; Maxine Milhause, Preston; Dean Ostrum, Russell; and Marjorie Shryock, Kansas City, Mo.
Speaking on "Labor Disputes",
Professor Cagliardo went on to point out that "Congress will be subjected to terrific pressure to legislate against labor, but suggestions to outlaw strikes altogether are without merit. Such a sweeping prohibition could not be enforced without using totalitarian methods."
"In the crucible of democracy," he continued, "rights and principles are refined slowly. We can, therefore, expect a continued labor struggle."
"In a democracy, who is to say what wages or the work day shall be?" Professor Gagliardo challenged, adding that in totalitarian countries, a few officials know "what is best for the worker," but "we don't care to adopt such methods."
"Strikes are conducted according to rules." Professor Gagliardo asserted, "and although the rules are sometimes violated, we might be able to raise the level on which labor struggles take place."
He suggested that the country might prevent strikes in situations where disagreement is over interpretation of clauses in agreements an dover rights already defined, but that "where basic interests are involved, strikes will continue."
With his union already fined 3% million dollars, and he himself $10,-000, Mr. Lewis appeared to be daring the administration to slug him again. The strike by his 400,000 soft coal miners went into its 15th day and Lewis showed no intention of giving it off.
UMW attorneys promised that the formal notice of appeal and bond for Lewis would be filed by 2 p.m. today. They made no definite commitment on posting bond to guarantee payment of the $3\frac{1}{2}$ million dollars fine in case the appeal was lost.
Little Man On Campus
Washington. (UP) — President Truman will attempt to ease the fuel crisis in three or four days with a broadcast back-to-work appeal to the nation's coal miners, it was learned today.
"We might be able to enforce legislation outlawing strikes in a few areas where serious public suffering results—municipal water supply, police and fire protection, and hospital maintenance—perhaps 'compulsory arbitration' might be made workable there," he conjectured.
Over current talk about a 'general strike', Professor Gagliardo indicated that such a strike against constitutional legislation would be "an insurrection" and that the government could do nothing but treat it as an insurrection—a threat to our form of government.
The president's decision to make the broadcast was reached as the government prepared for possible new financial assaults upon John L. Lewis and his United Mine Workers (AFL).
Truman Will Ask Miners To Return
"Oh, no, that's just a home economics class."
Life Has Lighter Moments On Federal Judiciary
Associate justice Wiley B. Rutledge, of the United States supreme court, who bears a smiling resemblance to Kansas' Gov. Andrew Schoeppel, took time out from speaking preparations Wednesday, to describe a typical day while court is in session and to make some observations on the lighter side of life in the federal judiciary.
"I usually arrive at the office at 9 a.m. and spend the morning reading and answering the day's mail, seeing people in court and outside visitors," he said.
"If any time remains, I ordinarily spend it reading briefs of cases coming up before the court and writing legal opinions," he said.
From 12 to 2 p.m., Justice Rutledge goes on the bench. At 2, he knocks off for lunch in the court's private dining room above the conference chamber.
After lunch, he returns to the bench until 4:30 when he leaves again for his office. There, he gets the most important work done, usually ariving home by 6 o'clock for dinner and a half hour of relaxation. After that, he may work as late as 11 p.m., he says, before the day's work is done.
At 52, he is one of the courts' youngest judges. Rebel of the nine young men' is Justice William Douglas, and older is Justice Frank Frederick, who is 64. Of the nine, Justice Frank Murphy is the only bachelor.
According to Justice Rutledge, life in the federal judiciary is not always as solemn and dignified as some persons seem to visualize it.
Grey, thick-set Justice Rutledge is a family man. His eldest daughter, ter, Mary Lou, 24, is attending an art school In Washington, D.C. Jean, 21, is a senior at Indiana university, and Neal, 20, is in his last year at Harvard.
"In our informal moments, we sometimes drop the 'Mr. Justice' form of address and use first names," he said. "And we have our recreation, too."
Justice Black is a tennis enthusiast, he says, while "Justice Douglas and I prefer trout fishing." He
As a youth in Tennessee, his interest in public affairs led him to the courthouse at Maryville, where he says, "I had a chance to see some very able lawyers in action, and the trials that I saw there crystallized my ambition to enter the legal profession."
sometimes spends his summer vacation fishing in Colorado. He was admitted to the bar in that state in 1922, Justice Rutledge says.
Justice Rutledge was appointed by the late Pres. Franklin Roosevelt to fill a vacancy created by James F. Byrnes' appointment as economic stabilizer in 1943.
"We sure do some funny things on this Hill," said the campus workman as he scratched his head and surveyed the scaffolding in front of Watkins Memorial hospital.
'It's Like This—' Says Workman Of Watkins Scaffolds
"It's like this," he explained. "The gutters up there on the roof are just grooves in the stone. When it rains, they fill up and the overflow trickles down into the hospital, staining the walls. What we're doing is extending the flushing from the gutter out over the stone... eliminate the seepage."
"See those ventilators on top of Fraser hall?" he pointed. "They want us to climb up there and fix them. Pigeons roost up there and sometimes, you know, they die and then I guess Fraser doesn't smell too nice."
He eyed the steep roof and ventilators ruefully.
"Well," he sighed philosophically "that's life."
No Bowl Games For K.U. This Year, Quigley Rules
Players Voice Objections To Six Bids, But Decision Will Not Set A Precedent
The Jayhawkers have rejected bids to six post-season bowl games, Athletic Director E. C. Quigley announced today.
There was no meeting of either the athletic board or of the players, but several members of the squad showed an unfavorable attitude toward post-
K.U.-M.U. Football Film Will Be Shown Today
The showing of the KU-Missouri football film, sponsored by the athletic department and the Daily Kansan, will be at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. today in Fraser auditorium.
The color films are being shown because of high interest in the game and the small number of students who were able to see the game at Columbia, Mo.
"Vic" Bradford, assistant football coach, will explain the plays.
13 Women Vie For Union Title
Candidates for "Miss Student Union" were presented at the "Surprise" mid-week dance last night by last year's queen, Eloise Hodgson. College sophomore.
Each candidate's name will be placed on a jar in the Union office. Voters can drop pennies in the jar and each penny will be counted as a vote. The money will be used to buy Christmas seals.
The winner, who will be queen for a year, will be announced at the Dec. 18 mid-week.
the candidates and the houses they represent are Mary Jane Holzman, Alpha Delta Pi; Kathryn Maloney, Kappa Alpha Theta; Joellen Hall, Alpha Chi Omega; Martha Keplinger, Pi Beta Phi; Ruthane Betlich, Delta Gamma; Letitia Laming, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Barbara Jeanne Johnson, Gamma Phi Beta; Isabel Faurot, Chi Omega; Geralda Keeese, Sigma Kappa; Nancy Ludlow, Delta Delta Delta; Loree Louis, Sleep Hollow; Donna Shimer, Templin hall; Dorothy Heschmeyer, Alpha Micron Pi.
Faculty Will Lecture At Career Clinic
A career clinic, to be held at the Garnett high school, Tuesday will feature University faculty members as lecturers.
Dr. Forrest Allen, professor in physical education and basketball coach; W. M. Simpson, professor, aeronautical engineering; Russell Mosser, assistant director, bureau of visual instruction; Dr. Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College; and Elmer F. Beth, chairman, department of journalism, will participate.
The clinic is to offer help to high school students in selection of courses of study.
Santa Brings Nice Presents
In Beauty Contest Sunda
A bathing beauty contest sponsored by the Sunday afternoon committee of Student Union activities will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the Pine room of the Union building.
One representative from each organized house will take part in the contest and the winner will be judged by the amount of applause she receives.
season games in private comics
season games in private teams with Coach George Sauer, and the bids were rejected on these grounds.
Quigley pointed out that the decision will set no precedent, and will merely stand as the decision of this year's squad. Future teams will have the same chance to accept offers they may receive, he said.
Several reasons were voiced for rejection of the offers, one of them being Kansas' chances for a basketball championship. Several football players are on the cage squad and hesitate to break loose for a post-season grid contest.
Another factor in the decision is Coach Sauer himself. Sauer, now touring the state as a high school banquet speaker will leave Dec. 11 to assume his duties as assistant coach in the East-West game.
A third reason is, with the Sun Bowl presenting the best offer, that neither added prestige nor financial profit would be a result, Quigley said.
The Jayhawkers half-expected a bid to the Cotton Bowl at Dallas, which usually asks the Big Six winner, but the Southern power Georgia Tech was invited. It is possible that Kansas would have accepted a Cotton Bowl bid.
These were the first offers Kansas has received for post-season games in grid history, but additional ones may be expected with Kansas football becoming a major sport worthy of Midwest attention.
Meanwhile, several members of the grid squad have reported to basket- ball practice, and two are already being strongly considered for first team bents. Several others are fighting for "A" squad positions.
Vets Asked To Contact VA About Checks
Any veteran enrolled in school 30 days or more who has failed to receive his subsistence check during the first week following that month has been asked by the Veterans Administration to contact the administration office at once.
Failure to notify the VA of change of address may result in delayed payment. When a veteran tells the VA of his new address during the latter part of the month it is frequently too late for correction on that month's subsistence rolls. When possible, the veteran should notify the VA during the early part of the month.
Special attention will be given to individual cases where checks have been delayed if veterans concerned contact the nearest VA office.
Modern Choir Postponed Until Tuesday
The Modern Choir, which was to perform at the Union Activities meeting tonight will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Haworth White, director, announced today.
The choir will perform, however, Friday evening at the Newman Club dance. The time will be announced later.
WEATHER
Kansas—Partly cloudy and continued mild today and Friday. High today 66-72. Low tonight near 40.