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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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MARCH 8,1946
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Student Newspaper of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Member of the Kanaus Press Association, National Editorial Association, and the Madison Ave. New York City Represented by the National Advertising Service, 420 Madison Ave., New York City.
Mail subscription: $3 a semester. $4.50 a year, plus 2% tax (in Lawrence add $1 a semester postage). Published in Lawrence, Kan., every afternoon during periodicals, Sundays. University halls, examination rooms. Entered as second class matter Sept. 17, 1910, at the Post Office at Lawrence, Kan., under act of March 3, 1879.
Socialist by Survey
The recent Democratic convention in Topeka and the approaching campus visit of Comdr. Harold Stassen, possible Republican presidential candidate, have made University students unusually politics-conscious lately. In midnight bull sessions and over cokes at the Union, they discuss, both lightly and seriously, the respective merits of the elephant and its long-eared rival.
These staunch Republicans and Democrats do not know that they may be, instead, Socialists. But that's what they are, according to answers compiled and tabulated in a survey recently made by members of a class in psychological sociology.
Combining several previously published sociology tests, and adding questions of their own, the investigators had questionnaires filled out by residents of men's and women's residence halls, two sororities, a fraternity, and Western Civilization students.
If they had been asked outright, "Are you a Socialist?" most of these subjects probably would have shouted, "Absolutely not!"
But the tests were more subtle, asking questions concerning opinions and beliefs which the students did not realize relate to socialistic trends. Examples are socialized medicine, large-scale co-operative buying, and wide governmental control.
Answers, evaluated, revealed that a majority of upperclassmen favored socialistic ideas, although they might not recognize them as such.
This does not imply that K.U. professors teach Socialism. It does, however, seem to indicate that, after students have been exposed to facts in advanced classes in economics, government, sociology, and related fields, they think for themselves, discard stereotyped conceptions, and develop independent ideas.
The mere fact that some of these ideas match those of Socialism does not mean that the students are, themselves, Socialists.
They can call themselves Republicans and be glad they live in Kansas, or be Democrats and gloat over the outcome of the last four presidential elections. The important thing is that they realize they are not required to accept all the ideas which come tied up in the package of one party and reject all those of another.
And the survey has this healthy indication: students are using their own minds.—M.J.
Soviet-Iranian Alliance Presents New Veto Threat To UNO Council
LOUIS F. KEEMLE
(United Press Staff Correspondent)
A big power crisis which dwarfs any of the heated issues raised during the UNO security council meeting in London threatens to develop over the Iranian situation.
If Russia's proposed course in Iran is anything like that reported unofficially in London, the affair cannot be smoothed over as was Iran's protest to the security council,$\textcircled{4}$ phrasing Soviet violation of law.
charging Soviet violation of her sovereignty.
Great Britain fears that her imperial interests are menaced. She is ready to protest a treaty violation because of Russia's failure to withdraw her troops from Iran on schedule, in accordance with a formal agreement to do so.
Moreover, if Russia's terms to Iran are as reported, Britain would have ample grounds for demanding a clear-cut decision by the UNO. Those terms supposedly include Iran's surrender of her northern province of Azerbaijan, adjoining Soviet territory and on the road to Turkey and the Near East; domination of Iran's foreign policy by Russia, and the granting of oil concessions to the Soviet Union.
Under a proposed alliance with Russia, according to the supposed terms, Soviet military advisers would organize the armed forces of the new "independent" Azerbaijan state.
It is difficult to believe that Russia would press such demands, which might well torpedo the UNO. Russia repeatedly has given assurance of her desire to see the UNO work. Yet if there is evidence that Iran has been coerced into an "alliance," it would be difficult if not impossible to keep the issue from coming before the UNO. Russia's use of the veto against any attempt to overrule her actions would be a body blow to that organization.
Russia brandished her veto power twice during the recent meeting of the Security Council, displaying again her determination not to be "ganged up on" by a combination of ether powers. She is currently deeply annoyed by official Canadian charges of Russian spying in that
In this troubled situation, the question which Sen. Arthur Vandenberg described as "what is Russia up to now?" has been raised, unfortunately, more loudly than ever in other countries. Russia is suspicious of a possible combination against her. Other countries are suspicious of Russia's single-handed course in Iran, the Balkans, Manchuria and elsewhere.
Prime Minister Clement T. Attlee made it clear in the British parliament yesterday that his government is uncertain of the immediate future. He voiced the hope of a reduction in world armaments, but outlined a plan for keeping Britain well-armed for the time being, based on the possibility of atomic warfare.
country, radar and other defense secrets. As the Russians see it, the charges are a calculated attempt to unite world opinion against the Soviet Union.
Attlee announced his intention of maintaining British armed forces of 1,100,000 for the defense of the empire and to fulfill Britain's possible charter. That compares with a Brimilitary obligations under the UNO tish pre-war armed strength of a little more than 600,000 in the army, navy and air force, including reserves and the territorial army, which corresponds to the American national guard.
The United States at the outbreak of the war had roughly 750,000 men in the army and navy, including national guard and reserves. It is now tentatively proposed to have an army of 500,000 regulars, plus 4,000,000 reserves, including national guard, and a navy of 558,000, which compares with a pre-war strength of 250,000.
Rock Chalk
By SHIRLEY LEITCH and KATHY McBRIDE
In the pinks. Curiosity killed the cat, but tell me how I can die my hair black? Campus fashion demands streaked locks but Art Sherwood and Marcus Glover went all the way with their H2O2. With the aid of some Hopkins hall coeds their coal black hair has taken on a brick red hue. The question is what do they do now?
Loyalty to the cause. Life can prove trying, especially for Keith Wilson, Fiji. Last week he picked up the telephone but instead of being greeted with the usual, "Number, please" the operator blurted, "Could you tell me the score of the basketball game everyone is talking about?" Keith swelled with pride as he declared that the Phi Gam's had defeated the Sigma Chl's 24-23. The operator's frigid reply was, "I meant the K.U.-Oklahoma game!"
D-Ong D-Ong! It is rumored that one loving Phi Delt brother, Bud Chalfant, when borrowing another's top coat, found buried deep in the pocket an engagement ring. Should the discoverer believe that this certified perfect diamond was merely dime store variety? He still claims it looked pretty nice to him.
Continued Story. Jack Parrott and Eddie Brunk, Phi Pi's, (commonly known as "will power in the flesh") are reportedly still on their diets and losing pounds daily. They have been joined by Phi Pi brother Dick Chapman at their round table for round men. Every night the boys enter the dining room, circle the table, and chant in unison, "Once on the lips, always on the hips," or "two minutes in the mouth, two hours in the stomach, and a lifetime on the hips."
Announcement. Saturday, March 2, 1946, Harlan Lill's car went into action for the first time in three months. His brother Delt's report the joke is the car is limping around on two cylinders. (We might add that these are the only two self-sufficient cylinders heard of in this area . . . any others should report to Union leader for registration.)
Try, try again. While at dinner, Mary Longeneker, Pi Phi, wanted to sing a song which had not been sung for sometime, mainly because its soloist, Barbara Winn, was graduated. Mary immediately volunteered and the song began. As the solo approached all eyes turned toward her; she smiled bravely, took a deep breath, and—nothing happened. She smiled again, took another deep breath—silence.
The Pi Phi's will all tell you Mary is a grand girl—but they're still looking for a soloist.
Not frightened, just weak. The reason the fellas who attended the Bob Witt (Battenfield)-Grace Piros (Miller) wedding looked so wan and pale was not entirely the emotional stress of the affair.
Chem Department Adds Member The chemistry department has added a new member to its office force. She is Mrs. Doris Standfield, wife of John Standfield, a veteran enrolled in aeronautical engineering.
Before taking the final step, Witt handed around cigars . . . powerful ones.
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Veterans—A conference on how to file your income tax will be held in Frank Strong auditorium 7 p. m., March 1-2. Comdr. William Shannon, tax expert, will be in charge.
The Housemothers' association will have a dessert bridge party at the Chi Omega house at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
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LOST-Girl's class ring, class '45. Finder please return to the Kansan office or call Janice Green, 3045.
LOST-Ladies Elgin wrist watch in rest room, second floor, east wing of Frank Strong. Reward. Call 2982.
LOST-Parker fountain pen. Maroon with gold ttrmming. Finder please call Lorraine Rumsey, 921. Reward.
LOST-In Fraser auditorium U. S. Marine corps reserve discharge button. Finder please contact Daily Kansan office.
NOTICE—Will the person who took by mistake a field coat (381L) from cafeteria in Union building please return same to Spooner-Thayer hall, and receive yours. Marked (U-9421), Thanks.
M.H.G. Monday, containing money,
driver's license, and other identification.
Reward. Call Marian Graham,
833.
WANTED- Two strong boys to help arrange storage space at the Art Museum. Work Saturday and or two mornings a week. Apply to the Art Museum.
LOST — Brown billfold initial^2
ROOMS—Rooms for girls. The Rul'
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PASSENGERS WANTED - C a carry 7 passengers in station wagon from Sunflower. L.V. Sunflower 7:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Leave K.U. 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.(Noon on Sat.) C. A. Babcock, Lane R, Apt. 13 or Mrs.Babcock, K.U. Registrar's office.
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