TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1943
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE SEVEN
Taft Demands Probe Of U.S. Propaganda
Washington, (INS)—Senator Robert A. Taft, (R) of Ohio, introduced a resolution in the Senate today calling for an investigation of U.S. propaganda distributed to foreign nations and American troops abroad because of "ugly rumors" that the propaganda is "futile and idiotic."
Under his proposal, the Office of War Information and the Director of Inter-American affairs would be forced to file
Under his proposal, the Offi Coordinator of Inter-American with the Senate copies of all propaganda issued by the war agencies. Taft, echoing earlier words of Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney (D) of Wyoming, said that he wanted to know, too, what commitments and promises are being made to the world in propaganda broadcasts.
Taft Calls For Investigation
He offered his resolution as the Senate Judiciary Committee met to consider a resolution by O'Mahoney calling for a sweeping investigation of the Office of War Information and other government information agencies in Washington.
The committee voted to invite OWI Director Elmer Davis to hold his next news conference at the capitol in the presence of committee members.
Davis, at the conference, will face not only the Washington newspaper corps but a barrage of questions from Senators. The conference, which may be held late in the week, was expected to be followed by committee action approving the O'-Mahoney resolution.
Anxious About Commitments
O'Mahoney declared that he was particularly anxious to learn what commitments—"moral or otherwise"—were being made by the OWI in its news releases intended for distribution abroad.
Taft, in offering his resolution said:
"Our government is spending millions of dollars today on short wave propaganda to foreign countries in every conceivable language and for the distribution of printed matter throughout the world.
'The People Want To Know'
"It is obvious to me that the people of the United States want to know what is being said in their behalf—what promises are being made, what statements of national policy are being disseminated throughout the world.
"Ugly rumors are abroad that much of this short wave broadcasting is futile and idiotic and very inferior to that of other nations. It is said that some of it is Communist, and some of it is Fascist, and that much of it tries to play European politics — about which we know nothing—instead of presenting the American point of view.
VOT'S IT TO YOU?--he wanted to see the boss. For some reason, he was admitted. He shifted uncomfortably on the hard seats in the waiting room. He noticed an older man also waiting in the opposite corner of the room. Desiring only to be friendly, he cupped his hands to his mouth and shouted across the abyss, "Nice day, er—isn't it?"
(continued from page six) heliocopter toward the large building. His knees were weak; his face, pale. "This is the fatal test," he kept drilling into his mind. "My greatest experience." He got little consolation in that.
The reporter was surprised to see that no gala banners hung outside the building and that the atmosphere was deadly still. He felt suddenly ill at ease and had the desire to turn and run. "Oh, no you don't!" he reprimanded himself, thinking of the consequence of failure.
'It's April 20th'
He accosted the blank, straight-
backed guard. He explained that
The man sniffed frigidly.
"It's April 20," the reporter continued in a somewhat strained voice. Hitler Keeps It Quiet
At this the man nervously arose, looked fearfully about him and made a dash to the door. Before he closed the door behind him, he whispered hoarsely, "Sssssssh, HE doesn't want anyone to know he's 54 today."
The reporter sat back worriedly. This bit of information definitely put a damper on his quest; but before he had time to contemplate further, the majestic door was open and he was bade enter.
The reporter haltingly entered the room and glanced about him. Seeing no one who appeared harmful, he took a deep breath and nonchalantly ambled about. "Just like interviewing Roosevelt," he comforted himself. "Nothing to it."
Congress Gets Easter Vacation As Taxes Wait
"Why Is You Comt To See Me?"
At this moment a weak voice from a huge, pillow-laden couch drew his attention. "You iss comt to see me? Why?"
The reporter looked carefully. Somewhere among those pillows was a man -the man. The reporter peered earnestly and spoke softly.
Washington, (INS)—Senators were told that they could go home for the Easter holiday but that there is little chance for a real vacation until mid-summer because of the rush for a new tax bill.
"If the House can pass a tax bill by Wednesday of this week, it would reach us Thursday and then would be referred to the finance committee and how long consideration there would take would depend on the kind of a bill passed by the House," said Sen. Barkley (D) Ky., Majority Leader.
"I see no possibility of consideration of a bill, this week," he added, informing members of the Senate they might be free to return to their homes, with the understanding they would return immediately upon notice the Senate is ready to take up the bill.
Sen. McNary (R) of Oregon, minority leader, said it was his hope that major legislation could be disposed of soon and an adjournment taken in mid-summer.
"Today is your birthday, isn't it?"
"Today is your birthday, isn't it?"
"Silence!" came the voice. "I haff no birthdays. I nefer grow olt. I am not vifty-vour if I'm a day. Vot's it to you?"
At this the black hair, drawn over one eye, and the small black mustache peered out with a man under them.
"Vot say?" he shouted. "You mean because you don't get dis
The reporter stood and sweat for nearly a half hour trying to get the man to talk. At last in despair the reporter howled, "I'm sunk. Now I'll be managing editor of the Kansas for sure! Oh, you cruel man. All the things I've heard about you are true!"
Mustache With Man Emerges
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Writers To Tell Senate Of OWI
WALKIE-TALKIE! A WALKING POW-WOW AND INDICATION BY 2 TIBETAN RIVAL TRIBES SAVED MAJOR C.W. SAWYER, AVG ACE FROM DEATH. A PASSING MISSION- PERSUED HIS RELEASE!
Washington, (INS)—There were prospects in Washington today that the 15 prominent writers who resigned from the Office of War Information because they could not "tell the full truth" will be called before a special senate investigating committee to testify on the internal intrigues in that war agency.
story, you will be de editor of de Kansan?"
The senate judiciary committee scheduled a formal meeting to consider a resolution by Sen. Joseph C. O'Mahoney (D) Wyo., providing for a probe of OWI and other government agencies furnishing information to radio and press. Approval seemed assured.
O'Mahoney said that the resignation of the OWI writers was one reason why he asked for the investigation. The writers, including such prominent men as Pulitzer Prize winner Henry F. Pringle and New
The reporter nodded, too depressed to even look at the man. The little man leaned back, folded his arms, and said quietly, "Very well, you may tell de vorit dat I am viftyvour today!"
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So the reporter got the story, took it to his editor, and was forgiven, which all shows there's some good in everyone—even Adolph Hitler!
NO JOKIN! A "STOVE-PIPE" HAT WORN BY DANNY WHITE DURING A COMEDY ACT SAVED HIS LIFE. A FALLING CHAN-DELIER WAS DEFLECTED BY THE GAGSTER'S HAT.
P. S. -Oh yes, and the poor reporter was made managing editor because—wouldn't you know it?—he forgot to get a picture!
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Mary Weekes Gives Senior Piano Recital
Combining compositions of Bach and Chopin with one by her teacher, Professor Carl Preyer, Mary Bitzer Weekes played an interesting group of numbers on her senior piano recital last night in Fraser theater.
Of more than musical interest was "Concertstueck." by Professor Preyer with which Mrs. Weekes closed the program. Professor Preyer played the orchestral part on the second piano.
After the recital, a reception in honor of Mrs. Weekes was held at the Pi Beta Phi house.
BUY U.S. WAR BONDS —
BUY U.S. WAR BONDS —
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Tuesday, April 20, 1943
Notes due at News Bureau. § Journalism,
at 10 a.m. on day of publication during the
week, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Sunda-
day issue.
The INTER-VARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP will not have their regular meeting tonight in the Union Building. Attendance is urged, however, at the Lawrence Business College at 7:30 where Dr. Walter L. Wilson will speak on "How to save yourself". Everyone is welcome. —David Boylan, chairman
P. S. G. L. Senate meeting Tuesday, April 20 at 10:30.
Several Loan Scholarships for men and women are available for the school year of 1943-44. Application blanks may be obtained from room 1, Frank Strong hall. They must be filled out and returned not later than Saturday, April 24—Mary Grant, chairman of the General Scholarship Committee.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB will meet in the Pine Room of the Union Bldg. at 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20. Hansen and Todd will report on the recent Regional conference.
- Tom Myer, Sec.
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