TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1944 THE KANSAN COMMENTS Hillman Defends Actions of PAC Frank R. Kent wrote an article recently, alleging that Hillman, "with his C.I.O. Political Action Committee, his American Labor party, and his various Communist affiliates and support, is aiming to capture the Democratic party and run the government. . ." He stated, further, "It is interesting that no politician, either Democratic or Republican, takes the smug denials of Mr. Hillman seriously. Why should they?" Ever since the Democratic national convention in July, the conservative press has been up in arms against Sidney Hillman and his CIO Political Action Committee. Hillman has been accused of nearly everything he could plausibly have done, the most common of the accusations being that he is trying to take over the Democratic party and that he is trying to advance the cause of communism in the United States. In an editorial on "The Education of Sidney Hillman," the editors of Life managed to convey the definite opinion that the PAC is being run from Moscow. Said Life, "The utterly foreign phenomenon that is indicated by Mr. Hillman's rise to prominence is his intellectual backers' arrogant resentment against America's middle-class nature, a queer desire for the social Balkanization of the U.S." These allegations may be in part correct, but much more interesting than the mud being slung at him is Mr. Hillman's own statement of "The Truth About the PAC," which was published in the New Republic. He explains that the elections of 1942 evidenced a definite trend toward conservatism. The difference between this election and that of 1940 was not in a change of mind of the American people, but a difference between the majority groups which voted in the two elections. This meant, says Mr. Hillman, that the forces of reaction were politically organized, while the progressive forces were not. Out of that fact, the PAC was born. He declares that no money has been spent since the Democratic convention, nor will any be spent until after the election. The PAC is committed to Roosevelt and Truman, but, beyond that, it will support for Congress who, "irrespective of party affiliation, seem best qualified to represent this nation in the critical times which lie ahead." Since democracy is constituted for the good of the majority—the betterment of the numerical "many,"— CLASSIFIED MONEY LOANED ON VALUABLES Unredeemed Guns, Clothing for Sale WOLFSON'S 743 Mass. Phone 67 CAMPUS HANGOUT Where? DE LUXE CAFE 711 Mass. FOR THAT COKE DATE Remember ELDRIDGE PHARMACY Phone 999 701 Mass. THE HEARTH Open for Reservations Only Call 1036 Rock Chalk Talk About Kansas City: Kansas City was filled with enthusiastic Jayhawkers this weekend, and, from the size of the crowds in the "Alcove," we know where lots of them got their "spirit." Nevertheless, our pep rally was a great success, thoroughly enjoyed by all. The enthusiasm was continued at the game and it was good to see that the K.U. Texans yelled their lungs out for the Jayhawks rather than their home state. But our nomination for the most spirited Jayhawk goes to "Pete" Petesch, V-12 from PT-1, whose yell-leading performance on the sidelines brought roars from the stands and warnings from the authorities. A lot of bull: Perhaps you saw that beautiful bull that adorned the Kappa Kappa Gamma lawn some days ago. Well, they are still wondering where this lovely "boy-cow" came from since every fraternity on the hill has claimed the dubious honor of putting him there. But BY FRANK DARDEN * * what really made the girls unhappy was that, just as they began to learn how to broil burger steaks, Ferdinand disappeared! So now the girls have an unsatisfied appetite for beef. This may explain that gleam that comes in Kappa eyes when a man comes into view! Stay at home: Steve Hill, the sailor from PT-8 with the fringe on top, doesn't do much running around these weekends. He has "decided" that staying in on weekends is wonderful for his health—that is definitively all it is good for, says Steve. Hear that he is learning to play bridge now! Adult Enrollment Grows In Extension Classes Evidence of a growing demand for education on the part of adults is shown in the last year's performance of the University of Kansas extension division. A 300 per cent increase in enrollment has made the establishment of additional centers in the state and varied new courses necessary. **Playmates:** The boys at PT-2 have found an original method for amusing their Delta Gamma neighbors. The plan is simple enough. Just find a sailor with a large amount of elasticity and bounce him on a blanket. The score so far is one blanket worn out and no D.G.'s caught yet. * * Requests for the usual cultural or informational subjects have declined considerably and the greatest interest has been in a study of world problems and recent political trends, according to Miss Ruth Kenney, secretary of the correspondence study bureau. A majority of the students are housewives, business men, teachers, and stenographers who realize the importance of education in establishing a permanent world peace. First Commuter: Ya' like to read, doncha? Second Commuter: Sure. Second Commuter: Sure. First Commuter: Whatcha like 't' read? Second Commuter: Oh, Little Abner, Superman, Terry and the Pirates. First Commuter: You like O. Henry? Second Commuter: Naw. The nuts git in me teeth.-Daily Illini. Book Contest Opens For G.I. Writers who can gainay any group the right to organize politically for the gains of the group as a whole? -N.W. Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS University Daily Kansan The E. P. Dutton publishers of New York, N. Y., are offering the G. I. Joe Literary Award of $5,000, for the best book manuscript submitted by a book man or woman of any rank, in any branch of the U.S. service, who has been wounded in action in the present World War. The contest is open and awards will be given in 1945, '46, and '47. The closing date for the first year will be January 1, 1945, and all manuscripts received after that date, will automatically be entered for the 1946 award. 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Ex-Serviceman Does Not Approve Of Wearing Freshman Caps Editor's Note: The Daily Kansan requests that all "Letters to the Editor" be kept down to 250 words. To Daily Kansan Editor: Upon reading Wednesday's issue of the Kansan, I came across the item about freshman caps. What I would like to know is, what in hell is going on here? Is this a college where one prepares for life, or a country club where one spends hour happy years guzzling cokes, attending dances, driving around the campus in a car, etc.? We who are attending the University right now are very lucky. Evidently we don't realize that fact. We are here to learn to take our place in the world, to be able to prevent another war, and not to have a rip-roaring good time or to catch a husband, as some of the heavily-lipticked sorority sisters who spend most of the afternoon at the Union fountain waiting for a sailor, or insulting the waitresses with their excessive demands, seem to think. When peace comes again, if ever, then I say, okay, let's go back, if we must, to the rah-rah type of college, but for now, let's relegate all this foolishness to its proper place, if it ever had one. Those fellows fighting in France and the South Pacific look to us to get started on the road to a better world. Instead of such an extensive social program, why don't all these ambitious students start a tutoring program for those of us returning service men who need all the help we can get to pass? If I sound too cynical, it's because I still remember the sight of a 35-year old man crying like a baby because his request for a furlough was refused. His mother was 80, and there was no one at home to take care of the farm. I remember getting -V-mail letters from my friends in France, Italy, Australia, and Burma. These letters make me realize what a wonderful opportunity I have. I, for one, do not care to indulge, in the face of this, in archaic stupid pranks, One of the newly-created managers in the Acetate, Nylon, and Rayon division of the DuPont company is Dr. G. W. Filson. A native of Healy, he was educated at the University of Kansas and the University of Wisconsin. He joined the DuPont company at Buffalo in 1929 as a research chemist. *** Lt. Col. Elmer Harry Epperson, who was graduated from the University in 1937, was recently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the twelfth air force B-25 Mitchell medium bomber group with which he has been serving overseas since July, 1943. Colonel Epperson was given this award for "courageous skill and devotion to duty while commanding a flight of four aircraft manned by volunteers on extremely hazardous bombing attack against a series of vital rail targets in Italy. Through intense and accurate anti-aircraft and machine gun fire he directed and coordinated the attack with much skill and foresight so that the vital rail lines were rendered useless in three, possibly four, places; rolling stock was straffed and various rail installations were damaged without loss to the bombers." Col. Epperson has completed 51 combat missions over Italy and Southern France. such as the wearing of a hat on certain days. I may be wrong, but I think most of us will eventually realize just what our duty is. If I'm wrong, I shall scan the horizon for sight of World War III—Art Brooks Calling All Students Give The Folks At Home A True Picture Of Your College Life By Buying Them A Subcsription To THE KANSAN --- It's Almost As Good As A Letter. KANSAN RATES $2.40 until Feb.19----$4.08 until July 1 University Daily Kansan "Your K. U. Paper"