British Declare V-E Tomorrow
UNIVERSITY Daily Kansan
42nd YEAR
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MONDAY, MAY 7, 1945
M.U. Dominated By Conservatives Says Professor
NUMBER 147
Columbia, Mo. (INS)—A University of Missouri professor charged today that the university is being dominated by a conservative administration element which seeks to suncree free expression of opinion.
The professor, Max Wolff, one of several faculty members who have received dismissal notices or have announced their resignations recently because, it was reported, their viewpoints and liberal teaching methods clashed with administrative views, spoke before an open forum in Columbia yesterday on "Freedom in Education."
Hayashi, Speaking at the forum, Wolff, a German refegee, likened the dismissals to the burning of the books in Berlin in 1933. Brigham said "the basic democratic attitude toward education is that the student is the center of interest. I have a strong feeling, after six years here, that this situation does not prevail at the University of Missouri."
Education.
Others at the University, who have been notified they will not be reappointed include Robert Brigham, English instructor Cecil Miller, instructor in philosophy, and Tero Hayashi, instructor in zoology.
W. C. Curtis, dean of the faculty,aid that Wolff, who received his doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Cologne, was being dismissed because he is "not a trained or competent historian," and because "the University is under no obligation to keep him."
May 31 Deadline For Guidance Entries
Registration for vocational guidance will not be accepted after May 31, unless applicants are going to attend summer school, Prof. A. H. Turney, head of the Vocational Guidance bureau, has announced.
Later registrations would not allow sufficient time for completing all the tests and observations before commencement time. Those students who are planning to attend a summer session may register later and continue with the testing during the summer.
Professor Turney announces that to date 375 persons have registered since the bureau started operating last August. He believes that the number will be at least 400 by the time a year has elapsed. When the bureau was first set up, they felt that 150 registrations would be a good enrollment for a year.
good environment.
Some experiments have been made with high school students and non-college adults. He says the bureau hopes to do more of this kind of work depending upon the time element and results. ___
Allen to Speak at "Onsite"
Dr. F. C. "Phog" Allen will speak on "You Doing Your Part in This World at War," at the Circleville High school commencement, Wednesday night.
Allen to Speak at Commencement
Big Five Support World Security Plan
San Francisco—The "big five" presented a solid phalanx today in support of their revised Dumbarton Oakes plan for world security after Russia and France closed the ranks by approving amendments of the other major powers.
V. M. Molotov, Soviet foreign commissar, gave Russia's endorsement to the last two amendments, proposed jointly by the United States, Britain, and China. These were:
1. The Revised Vandenberg amendment, giving the proposed general assembly of the new world order authority for "the peaceful adjustment of any situation, regardless of origin which it deems likely to impair the general welfare or friendly relations among nations." This means authority to review and revise existing treaties which might be the seat of future wars.
2. The Anglo-American plan for placing regional arrangements under the supreme authority of the proposed security council of the "new league" except for taking action against renewed aggression against either Germany or Japan.
England Jumps Gun to Celebrate Word of 'Victory'
It was England's turn this time to jump the gun on V-E day.
jump the gun on the United States were not far behind as the result of an Associated Press report reaching this country about 8:45 a.m. saying that the Allies had signed a document declaring that hostilities were at an end following the surrender of all German forces. The document was said to have been signed at 8:45 p.m. Sunday in the headquarters of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower at Rheims, France.
England started its celebration too, on the basis of the press report and the report that Prime Minister Winston Churchill was about to make an announcement.
The Associated Press stood by its report and New York continued to celebrate despite the announcement from the White House that the Ger-
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Brazilian Novelist Will Lecture On His Country and People
Erico Verisimo, novelist of southern Brazil, will lecture on "Brazil, My Country and My People," in the auditorium of Frank Strong hall toorrow at 4:30 p.m.
Senor Verissimo has just finished more than a year as visiting professor of Brazilian literature at Mills college, the University of California, and the Los Angeles University of California.
In addition to being the author of seven novels, he has written numerous books for children as well as a book of travel sketches based on his first visit to the United States in 1941.
He has given lectures throughout the country and has published recently a narrative account of Brazilian literature.
Kansan Receives Three Notes From Zilch By Carrier Pigeon
The nursery, a part of the worldwide Save the Children Federation, is located in England, and is sponsored solely by students, faculty, and alumni of the University and by Lawrence townpeople.
The recent drive for funds for the Jayhawk nursery will be ended the last of this month, Miss Margaret Lynn, chairman, announced this morning.
Drive for Nursery Ends This Month
Each organized house on the campus has had a representative working in connection with the drive. Organized houses which have contributed to the fund are Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Westminster hall, Harmon co-op, Watkins hall, Chi Omega, and Jolliffe hall.
Elmer A. Zilch, whose daring exploits and astounding inventions have made journalism history, has sent three notes by carrier pigeons to the Daily Kansan office, reassuring them that he will be in Lawrence May 9 to speak at the annual Zilch dinner.
For each contribution given to the nursery fund, the British government doubles the amount. The children in the home are all under 5 years of age and either have been orphaned by the war or their parents are in the service and unable to care for them.
England and the Continent upon official proclamation prepared to celebrate tomorrow as V-E day while the United States under the excitement of unconfirmed reports, impatiently awaited official proclamation from the White House.
An Associated Press report that final surrender had come, was branded as without official confirmation and as the result the press association was deprived of its privilege of sending out
Position Is Open
The messages came from the European war area, where Mr. Zilch is covering the fighting fronts for his daily newspaper, the New York Bleat. He is making a distinguished name for both himself and his publication with the unusual and fascinating stories he sends back.
Three references are required for the position, one of which should be from a faculty member, Miss Liebbrand explained. Applications will be acceptable until May 16, after which date interviews will be held on the basis of the references.
The position of manager of the W. E. C. book exchange is open for the summer and fall semesters Betty Leibbrand, present manager, announced. Those wishing to apply for this position should turn their applications into Dean Meguiar's office or the book exchange.
White House Says No Confirmation Of Peace Report
This is partly due to his unique outlook on journalistic writing.
"Journalism is journalism and facts are facts, and never the twain shall meet." Mr. Zilch insists.
Washington—(INS)President Truman officially said today that he could make no announcement of the end of the war in Europe until a simultaneous statement "can be made by the three governments, the United States, Britain and Russian.
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Journalism students are looking 'orward eagerly to Mr. Zilch's
Reporter Agrees With Adjectives Used To Describe Handsome Eden and Steffinius
BULLETIN
By ELOISE KNOX
I'm satisfied they're true—the adjectives writers use to describe the handsome British Foreign Minister Anthony Eden, and our own Secretary of State, Edward R. Stettinus, Jr.
When I saw Mr. Eden this morning, he was accompanied by a fellow delegate. The British Foreign Minister seemed unconscious of the fact that people were gazing admirably at him as he left the building. Regardless of the responsibility which rests upon him, particularly now, he remains wonderfully tall and straight. I had hoped that Churchill would attend this conference, but
Anthony Eden at once commands your confidence.
I think you would be able to pick out Edward Stettinius in any crowd. His white hair, dark eyebrows, and even features contribute much to his dignified appearance. I saw him today as he left the meeting here, and again as he left the Plenary session at the Opera House with his military escort.
With luck, I shall see Soong yet; the time left to get a glimpse of him is growing short, but there's still time; keep your fingers crossed for me, won't you?
news from any place on the continent.
International News Service and the United Press news service could not confirm the report and awaited official announcement.
In the meanwhile American and Russian troops converged on Frague, he only remaining unsurrendered German army of any size.
London—(INS)—The British Ministry of Information announced late this afternoon, that tomorrow will be treated as V-E Day.
Prime Minister Churchill will broadcast at 8 a.m., C.W.T. and King George at 2 p.m., the announcement said.
Therefore, tomorrow, Tuesday,
May 8, 1945, will become V-E Day
in Europe and will be regarded as a
holiday. Wednesday will also be a
holiday, a statement said.
The Ministry statement said that in accordance with arrangements between the United States, Great Britain and Russia, Churchill will broadcast an official announcement proclaiming V-E Day in Europe.
Meanwhile, the Moscow radio signed off its North American transmission at the usual time of 12:30 p.m. E.W.T. today, N.B.C. monitors reported in New York. At no time, N.B.C. said, has the Moscow radio, which came on the air earlier than usual, mentioned a German surer-der.
Washington—The White House bad a blunt "no comment" today on a broadcast from London, that Truman and Churchill were prepared
Final Vespers Given By Fine Arts School
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The season's final All-Musical Vespers, competing with ideal outdoor weather, drew a fair-sized audience to Hoch auditorium yesterday afternoon.
Laurel E. Anderson, University organist, opened with a selection by Bach, "O Hail the Brightest Day of Days."
The University A Cappella choir, directed by D. M. Swarthout, sang a group of four numbers.
For its contribution, the String quartet went to the English composer, Frank Bridge. His rather somber "Three Idylls" was played.
Another British work, the "Suite in E Flat" for band, by Gustave Holst, closed the program. This composition begins with a "Chaconne," whose bold theme is treated in the traditional manner. The second movement is a quaint "Intermezzo," and the third, a jaunty "March" which suggests a British regiment on parade.