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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1944
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THE KANSAN COMMENTS
Press Freedom Involves Duties Of Citizenship
Contrary to the belief of many persons, freedom of the press was not put into our constitution as a special grant to newspapers, but was included in that document to guarantee to every American the right to print what he pleases. It is a right and carries with it certain responsibilities.
First of all, the author of a printed article must be responsible if he has abused the privilege of freedom of the press in any way. These abuses may be in many forms, such as label, invasion of privacy, contempt of court, or violation of copyright. It is important to notice that, although a person is responsible for what he has printed, no one can stop him from publishing that material. The right to publish our thoughts on any subject, free of all restraint and censorship but responsible after publication, is our constitutional right.
Our greatest responsibility concerned with freedom of the press is to maintain this freedom for ourselves and the generations of Americans to follow us. Today, when our government has more power than ever before, we must all be on our guard to see that our right is not taken away. This task is not just for a few, but it is a job every one of us must share equally. If this freedom is taken away from one person, then it can be taken away from all.
What can we do to maintain freedom of the press? We can make our opinions known. Public opinion has changed the form of government in many countries; it has caused amendments to be made to our constitution; and it has caused riots and wars in countries throughout the world. It could our struggle to keep the press free.
To whom do we make our opinion known if we believe a certain individual is trying to take away our right? We may write letters to the editor of our paper, or we may talk to the editor personally.
We could creat news to bring the subject to the attention of the public. This might be done by having meetings or luncheons at which some prominent speaker would comment on the situation.
We could buy advertising space in newspapers or magazines and this way expose the group or groups who are trying to deprive us of our right. We might buy time on the radio. A common method would be to have handbills, pamphlets, leaflets, or booklets printed and distributed.
These are only a few of the numerous ways in which we can make our opinions known. In scores of countries, people have lost their freedom because they let it slip away from them a little at a time. By making our opinions public, we can hold fast to our freedom of the press. We will then stand little chance of losing our other freedoms, as the press provides us with the strongest weapon to fight against transgression of all rights.
V-12's Will Leave University Thursday
Christmas vacation for all Navy V-12 trainees will begin after their last class on Thursday, and will last until midnight Dec. 27, according to Lt.-Commander A. H. Buh, commanding officer for the unit here.
The sailors will be going to various parts of the country, but it is believed that they will not go as far
Rock Chalk Talk
David and Goliath:
Goliath was a mighty man, A member of Phi Psi:
But little David slew him down—He was a Sigma Chi!
Jerry Wildgen, Sigma Chi, accompanied the Nu Sigs over to the Phi Psi house last week to rescue some Pi Phis in distress during their visit to the boys on Indiana, and there our boy "Smash" performed the most amazing feat of prowess of the year. Earl "What-a-Man" Crawford tore into the group of Nu Sigs, intending to rid the world of their presence, when lil' Jerry gave a large charge in Crawford's direction, and he landed flat on his back under the piano. Ladies and gents! the chamepen—Featherweight Wildgen, by a knockout!
A stitch in time:
Earl Stanton, Fiji pledge, making one of the better speeches of the year in his speech class, was elaborating on the subject of needles. "Imagine," Round Man orated dramatically, "what this world would be like without needles. Why, no one would have any clothes. Wouldn't you look like strutting around the campus in a brand new blanket. Humph! There's no sex appeal in a blanket!"
The course of true love:
Charlie Moffett has one of the more logical excuses for being mad at his girl. It seems Mary Lou Shewey, Kappa, got a big knot in his yo-yo string, and he's unhappy about the whole thing.
Braddy Will Attend Language Convention In New York Dec. 27
By PAT PENNEY
Prof. Haldeen Braddy, English department, will attend the convention of the Modern Language Association of America in New York from Dec. 27 to 29. Acting as chairman of the Chaucer group, Professor Braddy will read a paper on "The Cook's Moral."
His article, "College English in Peace and War," was published in the October issue of Bulletin of Southern Association. Two of his poems have also been published recently, "Remembered Innocence" in Crescendo, September issue, and "Zombie" in the October Living Poetry magazine.
With an average of 94.7 per cent, Clark Howard Hilton, 20, of Fort Benton, Mont, won the honor man award of the recently graduated yeoman school class, U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, Calif.
Clark Hilton Is Honor Man In San Diego Yeoman School
For two years he attended the University of Kansas, where he majored in research chemistry. While here he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity; served as secretary of the National Thespians, took an active part in the Quill and Scroll society, and for two semesters was on the scholastic honor roll.
Hilton was sworn into the Navy at Helena, Mont., last May 12, and received recruit training at Farragut, Idaho.
Topping the efforts of 48 shipmates he also was advanced in rating to seaman first class.
as they did at the end of the semester because of the shortness of time. It is believed that very few V-12's will remain in Lawrence over the Christmas vacation.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth:
Homer Hoover, bashful V-12 Phi Delt, brought Betty Frank Carey her Christmas present Sunday afternoon, and B. F. of course, insisted on opening the present in the presence of several other couples. Imagine Homer's surprise and chagrin when Betty opened the locket he had given hed and found "I love you" written inside on a tiny white heart-shaped paper. Homer was endeavoring to stammer out an explanation, when Mrs. Alt, Pi Phi house-mother, said, "Oh, that's all right, Homer. I think it's sweet."
Homer is still looking for the cute frat brother who pulled the trick on him.
Who blew out the flame?
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At the Phi Psi shipwreck party Saturday night, Lucky Kunzleman was the life of the party when he blew out all the candles in the already dim cave. However, his popularity hit a sharp decline when he went around striking matches in the darkest corners, inquiring innocently, "Whatcha' doin', huh?"
The Mr.-power Shortage:
The scarcity of men in campus classes has had a telling effect on K. u. profs. In algebra, Friday, Miss Peterson, turned to Ed Denning, Phi Delt pledge, who had raised his hand and said, "Yes, Miss Denning?" Then Mr. Buehler pulled the same stunt in his speech class when he said, "All right, let's have your speech, Miss Kaarbo," to Cliff Kaarbo, Topeka frosh.
The Kappas have a new dog, a white collie, whom they have named Quiet Hours.
Prof. Waters to Talk On Labor Disputes
Leslie L. Waters, associate professor of economics, will discuss the problem of arbitration of labor disputes at a meeting of the debate squad in room 5. Green hall, tonight, Prof. E. C. Buehler, of the department of speech and drama, has announced. The meeting will be held immediately following the basketball game, instead of at 7:30 p.m., as was previously announced.
The national debate question, to which Professor Water's lecture is introductory, is "Resolved, that the federal government should enact legislation requiring the settlement of all labor disputes by compulsory arbitration when voluntary means of settlement have failed, constitutionality conceded." It was selected after a poll had been taken of all colleges and universities in the United States by the National Association of Teachers of Speech.
Former Student With Seabees
Thomas O. Wilson, former University student, is with the Seabees in the Pacific.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1944
Notices due at New York University
Smoking in University buildings, especially in the two entrances of Frank Strong, has persisted through all warnings so that it may be necessary to station monitors. Offenders will be reported to the student court and heavily fined. - Beth Dimond, Chairman, Smoking Committee.
Notices due at News Room, Journalism Building, at 10 a.m. on day of publication.
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Co-op Plans Postponed Until After Holidays
Plans for a Sunday co-op at Henley house, for students in unorganized houses, have been postponed until after the Christmas holidays, Frances James, Y.W.C.A. cabinet member, announced last night. A meeting of interested students was held yesterday afternoon at Henley house, but no definite plans were made. Another meeting will be held the first part of January, Minna Jones said.
The co-op plan is being considered by the Y.W.C.A. because of the difficulty of students in obtaining Sunday noon meals in Lawrence.
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