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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, October 31, 1968
C.O. cases are based on religious beliefs
Those interested in receiving conscientious objector (C.O.) status with their draft boards had better have a good case based upon religious beliefs, Col. Junior Elder, of the Kansas State Selective Service Board, said yesterday.
However, Courtney Jones, a counselor at the Lawrence Peace Center, said Supreme Court decisions allow the status to be given to those who have non-traditional beliefs. He said the student, though, must demonstrate he has held to these beliefs "religiously."
"The law has nothing to do with philosophical, moral or political beliefs." he said.
"This is called the parallel doctrine of religion," he said.
Elder said the individual makes his appeal to the local board which in turn directs the appeal to the State Board of Appeals. If the Board's decision is unanimous the appeal is
Calif. grape boycott to be discussion topic
Robert Bustos, area co-ordinator for the California grape boycott, will speak at 6:15 p.m. Sunday in the Wesley Foundation.
Bustos is expected to discuss the boycott, its effect across the nation and in the Kansas City area, and the plight of the migrant farm workers in California. The talk will be followed by a discussion period.
Bustos' speech will be preceded by an informal dinner at 5:30 at the Foundation. A 50 cent charge will be made for the meal. Interested persons are invited to attend.
dropped, but one dissenting vote among the five members opens the way for the individual to appeal to the President.
There are now 1,615 men in Kansas with C.O. classifications Elder said, adding that there are roughly 100 appeals a month.
Although most of the appeals come from Mennonites, appeals are granted to those of any religion. Elder said.
He said the Peace Center aids the individual in preparing his appeal and other necessary papers. A counselor may even appear with the appellee, though a lawyer may not.
Since the fall of 1967, the Lawrence Peace Center has counseled about 400 people, Jones said.
"We cannot advocate that anybody violate the law," Jones said, "but we do give out information concerning other ways."
New war possible for Middle-East
By United Press International Syria's new war government, dominated by 14 military officers, was reported yesterday to be preparing for another "battle of destiny" with Israel. Egypt accused Israel of planning to attack and Israel warned of "heavy reprisals" if the Arabs start anything.
With the situation steadily approaching an acute stage four new clashes erupted along Israel's northern and eastern territories bordering her Arab neighbors. Three Arab commandos were killed and three Israeli soldiers wounded in the bloodiest clash, a brief firefight Tuesday night near Mount Hermon.
Congressman Larry Winn Jr. last night said KU chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe could easily be the next secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.
Winn says Wescoe could get HEW job
Winn, speaking at a Collegiate Young Republican (CYR) meeting, said, "I've heard his name mentioned for six or seven months." He said Wescoe's name had been "popping up" continually in Washington circles.
The third district congressman said this was not the first time Wescoe had been mentioned for the position.
However, Winn denied he had been given any definite information on the issue.
"His name was considered under the Johnson administration also." Winn said.
Winn predicted a Democratic Senate but was unsure of the election outcome for the House. He claimed Southern campaigners would ride the current wave of Wallace popularity stopping Southern Republican chances.
Winn spoke out against the current federal budget saying the country needed a change in leadership.
"We're broke—we're in the
red," Winn said. "We can't seem to get that through to the President."
Winn said the budget had been balanced under the Eisenhower administration and felt it could be again.
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