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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 1936
Comment
Fiery Forums
Last year saw the inception of the first popularized student forums in the history of the University. That they caused not a little controversial discussion among the students and the faculty was, far more than their commendable speakers, their best recommendation.
Not a single one of the almost owe dozen forums failed to fan either the radical or the reactionary temperaments to white heat, and to broaden the views of the greater number of students measurably. Because they were not innocuous as most "successful" forums turn out to be, they were thoroughly praiseworthy.
"I if have persuaded three students to join the Socialist party," said V. F. Calverton, noted anthropologist, in one of the forums, "I will feel that my lecture here has been a success." Whether or not Mr. Calverton succeeded in his objective we have not determined. But the glee of some groups, the disdain and wrath of others at his candid statement of purpose stimulated thought on serious economic questions in the cooler campus groups to an unprecedented height. Later in the year a speaker brought about the same healthful situation when he suggested that Italy has an exemplary form of government that could well be copied in the United States.
The new student councils, realizing the value of the popularized student forums, have not been so foolish as to give them up. They appointed forum committees last year.
The first thing for this year's forum committee to remember when it sets about to select speakers is that controversy and clash, like varieties are the spice of the program. Nothing could be more deadening to the forum idea than a series of speakers of the "harmful" type, with nebulous ideas of the things they are speaking about in an oratorical voice.
The forum committee will do well if it can procure as commendable a list of speakers as were on last year's program.
The gain in retail sales seems to indicate that the movement to separate the veteran from his bonus money is making fair progress.—Topeka Journal.
Memories Are--ing the case against George Andrew McMahon, a spectator at King Edward's military parade who drew a revolver as the King passed, before he had had a fair trial on the charge of producing a weapon with intent to harm His Majesty.
Today the memoirs of David Lloyd George, Britain's war-time prime minister, go to the publisher. The fifth volume, according to an article in the Kansas City Times, contains a criticism of Gen. John J. Pershing and of the whole American World War machine.
Lloyd George hases his indictment of Pershing on what he terms the A.E.F. commander-inclief's stubborn fight to keep his divisions intact instead of having them incorporated in the Allied armies. The memoirs attack the actions of the Americans in the Argonne sector, saying, "the result was a fussy muddle."
To carry on with Lloyd George we find him labeling almost the whole first year of the American participation in the World War as "a comparatively insignificant contribution of a mighty republic to the struggle in France."
It seem rather strange to us that such an attack should be made on a man who stands so high in the favor of the American people. We are sure that this indictment is not the opinion of the majority of the English populace. It is not for us to say what is in Lloyd George's mind as he writes his memoirs. We know little of his disapointments, his reversals, or his problems during the war. Perhaps there is some hidden reason for his charges. Perhaps they are all made in good faith. Whatever be the reason we feel that these charges cannot detract in anyway from the prestige that General Pershing has established with the American people.
The memoirs praise the work of the American soldiers yet they attack the actions of their commanders. Along with the Americans we find that Lloyd George also takes the British army leaders to task.
Japan is making another loan to China, which is like blacking your neighbor's eye, then asking him over for dinner—if he brings the dinner.—Topeka Capital.
Eastern mills report heavy advance demand for woolen underwear, which is understandable, since we all have itched for red flannels—Topoica Capital.
Freedom Not License
Recently two English newspapers have been on trial for contempt of court. The following article from the Editor and Publisher magazine is a good statement of the case:
The owners and editors of the London (Eng.) Evening News and the London Daily Express, and two representatives of a newsreel concern, were fined more than 2000 pounds (about $10,000) July 29 for publishing headlines on July 16 which said: "An Attempt on the King's Life" and "The King; Assassination Attempt."
The defendants were charged by the Crown with contempt of court for prejudice.
A trial such as this in the United States would bring Editor Hearst to his feet screaming, "where is this freedom of the press.' English courts have been strict on newspapers for prejudicing cases before the trial. In here America our courts are rather lax in matters such as this. Take for example the Hauptmann trial wherein newspapers all over the country argued the case long before the trial opened. The watchword of American papers should be "Freedom Not License."
Those who are shedding political tears about the pathetic conditions under which Kansas teachers work make no mention of the manner in which the poor girls must diet to keep irum putting on weight. -Topeka Journal.
Drive Safelv
IT'S SMART TO DRIVE SAFELY! The slogan should be adopted by the University students.
With the increase in enrollment at the University and the resulting increase in the number of automobiles the students bring here with them, the question of safety becomes more and more serious. Anyone could drive like a fool; but it takes a smart man (or woman, even though many men may doubt that) to observe the traffic rules and regulations which have been firmly established.
Many of the high schools throughout the United States have added a course to their curriculum, which teaches the students to drive carefully. This course is not conducted as a class room subject; but as actual supervised practice in driving. These young people are given instructions in the traffic rules and not merely how to step on the gas and shift gears.
These students soon learn that it is far from being smart to drive up to a stop sign and slam on the brakes, so as to make the pedestrians jump. A driver who makes a left turn, without indicating the turn is not smart. It is these little things that so to make a good driver.
Students, not only drive cautiously on the Hill but also everywhere you drive—downtown and out on the highways. Be smart and drive safely.
Bishop Gallagher and Father Coughlin don't agree on presidential candidates. But it seems to us that this isn't the first time we've heard of two Irishmen finding it impossible to agree—Arkansas City Traveler.
The value of higher education can be appreciated when it is observed that fellows like Hans Weiss, German Exchange Scholar, who never before have been in English-speaking countries, speak with a far greater understanding and appreciation of the language than most of our native college freshmen.
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN
Notices due at Chancellor's Office at 3 p.m., preceding regular presentation day and 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4th.
Vol. 34 FRIDAY. SEPT.25.1936 No. 12
ADVANCED TAP CLASS: An advanced tap class will meet regularly at 2:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It is open to all who have done work in tap. The class will be used for program building.
AMERICAN STUDENT UNION: There will be an organization meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, September 28, in 103 Administration Building. Former members of the Liberal Club and all other liberals are urged to come.
DIRECTORY: Students who have not filed addresses and telephone numbers, or corrections in addresses and telephone numbers, at the Registrar's Office, should be included in the Directory copy now being prepared.
Elizabeth Dunkel
EMPLOYMENT: Women students interested in employment through the school year should file their class schedules with the Women's Employment bureau, 220 Administration building.
George O. Foster, Registrar
QUACK CLUB TRYOUTS: Quack Club tryouts will be held Saturday morning, September 26, at 10 o'clock in Robinson Gymnasium. All women interested in trying out should report at this time and be prepared to swim.
Marie Miller, Assistant to the Adviser of Women
NEWMAN CLUB: There will be a meeting of the Newman Club Sunday, September 27, after second mass in the basement. Leon Anderson, Secretary
WESLEY FOUNDATION: There will be a Treasure Hunt this afternoon. Everyone is invited and is asked to meet at the Church at $30. In case of rain please come to the Church at 8 o'clock for a party.
Y.W.C.A.-W.S.G.A. SUPPER AND LANTERN PARADE:
The Y.W.C.A.-W.S.G.A. supper and lantern parade will be held Saturday, September 26 at Mysson Hall, 8-530 N. W. Washington Street from W.Y. or W.S.G.A. council members. Price 30 cents
Gevene Landrith
Dorothy Trekell
A recent straw vote carried on in Oklahoma county, Okla., by the Oklahoma City Times, shows that President Roosevelt is a favorite in the present campaign. In 1832 the President carried that district by a majority of 2 to 1, while the returns this time give him slightly reduced odds, 10 to 7, for the 278th region, 11 voted for Norman Thomas, and 10 for William Lemke. Lemon received 36.9 per cent of the votes cast while Roosevelt received 62 per cent. It seems that somewhere in Oklahoma county there is a person who still believes in William H. "Afalfa Bill" Murray, as he received 58.9 per cent of his life in him and he will start another presidential campaign. Let's hope for the best.
"You can't fool us! We're the world's most fortunate people!" That is the headline of an advertisement, by the Scripto-Wirehouse newspapers, appearing in the September issue of "Primer's Journal." It says that the people of a certain dictator-controlled European country believe that in America thousands of workers are dying from hunger; that hundreds are shot monthly by capitalist-controlled police; that they live unlawfully because they read of these things in their newspapers, "which speak the truth because our government publishes them." If that is the story of a dictatorship we of America can again put ourselves on the back, complimenting each other with "their bravery," the liberty and freedom to keep us out of such a form of government.
The Roving Reporter
Question: If you had your choice what orchestra would you prefer to play at one of the Hill varities?
Glen Ashen, c. 38: "Hal Kemp. Feeling no pain, Shaheen. en op. Jack." We were assured by this slightly inseer gentleman that everybody understood what he was getting at, and unless he's another Gertrude Stein, we think so too.
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George Happo, fa'38: "Eddie Duchien; he a good drummer." We should like to assure you that this is nothing but unadulterated sarcasm.
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--follows several mapping of fingers and we figure out that she has in mind Ish Kabibille). He's good." It's not often that we get sound effects with our statements, and we would like to thank the gai.
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