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Supreme Court Upholds Law; Obscene Material Banned
WASHINGTON — (UP) — The Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the federal law that bars sending obscene material through the mail.
Justice William J. Brennan Jr. speaking for the court majority, said "obscenity is not expression protected by the first amendment" guaranteeing freedom of the press.
At the same time, the court upheld the validity of a California statute enacted in 1870 which makes it a crime to write, advertise, or distribute indecent literature.
The court division on the obscurity law was 6 to 3 in the federal case. It was 7 to 2 in the California case. Justices Hugo L. Black and William O. Douglas dissented in both instances. Justice John M. Harlan dissented in the federal case but
Chief Justice Earl Warren concurred in the result. He wrote a separate opinion.
Warren Concurs
The federal law fixes a $5,000 fine, a five-year jail sentence, or both for mailing "obscene, lewd, lascivious or filthy publications."
Today's case stemmed from the conviction of Samuel Roth by a federal district court jury in New York early last year. He was indicted on 26 counts but convicted on only four.
Federal Judge John M. Cashin imposed the maximum penalty. Later the Second U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the conviction.
The material Roth was convicted of mailing consisted mostly of circulars advertising a book entitled "American Aphrodite" as well as the book itself.
Roth argued that the law impaired free speech, denied liberty without "due process of law," and invaded a legislative area reserved to the states.
Brennan discussed at some length the argument that obscurity statutes
11 Polio Cases Reported In State
TOPEKA—(UP)—The State Board of Health Monday reported two new cases of polio in Kansas during the last week, raising to 11 the number of cases this year.
Of the 11 cases, two died. There were 12 polio cases reported at this time last year, and no deaths from the crippling disease.
The Board of Health said one of the latest victims, described as afflicted with a paralytic type, was a non-vaccinated three-year-old Wheaton boy.
offend the constitutional guarantees because they punish incitation to impure sexual thoughts not shown to be related to specific anti-social conduct.
SAN DIEGO — (UP) — Teamsters Union boss Dave Beck Monday reappointed Frank Brewster of Seattle, Wash., as chairman of the union's powerful 11-state Western Coferce, apparently quashing for the time being a reform element bent on ousting the embattled labor leader.
Beck Appoints Brewster Again
At the opening session of the conference's 21st annual convention. John M. Annand of the Southern California Joint Labor Council read a letter from Beck stating that he had again named Brewster to the chairmanship as an officer "in whom I have complete confidence."
Beck said he was not here in person because he had not been invited.
The union president, himself under fire in some labor circles, said also that he understood the conference was going to act on a resolution to make the western chairmanship elective instead of appointive. He said such action would not be valid until it is approved by the international union at its convention next year.
Other teamsters said election for Brewster might "just turn into a popularity contest."
Brewster Awaiting Verdict
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The first of three general sessions then opened with Brewster holding the gavel over 600 delegates despite some reported sentiment against his presence because of his poor showing before a Senate subcommittee investigating union rackets. Brewster currently is awaiting a Washington, D.C., verdict on whether he is guilty of contempt of Congress for refusal to answer certain questions and produce his records for the subcommittee.
Beck, sitting on the sidelines in Seattle, defended by letter his own past record and said that despite all the bad publicity during March, April, and May this year, the Teamsters added 49.597 new members.
He also reaffirmed that he would not be a candidate for re-election as president of the union.
Two Engineering Students To Receive Scholarships
Two engineering students have been awarded scholarships by the International Nickel Company, Inc., and the Atlantic Refining Company.
The second annual award of the International Nickel Company, Inc., Scholarship goes to a student in the School of Engineering and Architecture. Frank Galen Hodge, Hutchinson, Kan., a sophomore in metallurgical engineering. The award is for his tuition and fees, approximately $200, and an additional $30 for the academic year, 1957-1958.
The scholarship is awarded to a freshman who will, when a sophomore, select his major in mining, metallurgy or geological engineering. It provides tuition and fees and an additional $300.00 for books and a portion of his living expenses. If the student has good character and maintains high academic standards the scholarship is renewable for three additional years.
per 10 per cent of his Class and participated in Boys State, Hi-Y and the Kiwanis Key Club. He is a member of Phi Kappa Tau social fraternity, and the Young Republicans Club.
The basis of award is graduation from an accredited high school, a good high school academic record and financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the University faculty.
The award is made by the Southwest-Scholarship-Fellowship Committee of the Atlantic Refining Company of Dallas, Texas. It is made on the basis of outstanding undergraduate work and exceptional promise in the field of sciences related to the Petroleum Industry.
Hodge is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank S. Hodge of Route 4, Hutchinson,
Kan. He was graduated from
Hutchinson High school in the up-
The fourth annual award of the Atlantic Refining Company Scholarship has been awarded to Richard Dean Lundy of Parsons, Kansas, a senior in Petroleum Engineering. The award is $500.00 for the academic year, 1957-58.
Lundy was selected for his personality, ability to participate as a member of a team, good character and high grades.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Henry Lundy of Parsons, Kan. The 26-year-old veteran attended the Parsons Junior College before transferring to KU in the fall of 1956. He has a grade point average of 2.7 out of a possible 3.0. He is a member of the Petroleum Engineering Club and has worked as a chemistry laboratory assistant.
TOPEKA—(UP)—The Kansas House of Representatives chambers Monday took on the appearance of a classroom as some 83 prospective lawyers "sweated through" state bar examinations.
Lawyers Taking Bar Examinations
The written exams last through tomorrow. Those successful in making the grade will be sworn in Wednesday and licensed to practice law in Kansas.
Summer Session Kansan
The Supreme Court, meanwhile, approved the applications under reciprocity laws for four lawyers who meet qualifications, such as five years active practice in another state.
They were Alfred W. Murphy and Duane C. Bowen, both of Wichita; Lucie L. Watts, Kansas City; and Irving Kuraner, Leawood in Wyandotte County.
Tuesday, June 25, 1957
Mata Hari's real name was Gertrud Margarete Zelle. She was a native of the Netherlands.
Third Dance Wednesdoy
The third in the series of hour dances will be held Wednesday from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Trail Room of the Student Union. Dress will be informal. Clyde Bysom and his band will play.
Four New Participants Join The Tidelands Oil Lawsuit
WASHINGTON — (UP) — The Supreme Court yesterday granted permission to Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Texas to take part in the tidelands oil lawsuit which the federal governmet has brought against Louisiana.
The court acted on a one-page, unsigned opinion. Chief justice Warren and Justice Tom C. Clark did not participate.
The opinion said the court has been considering a "friend of the court" brief filed by Texas and motions of the Justice Department and the State of Louisiana.
"The court is of the opinion that the issues in this litigation are so related to the possible interests of Texas and other states situated on the Gulf of Mexico, in the subject matter of this suit, that the just, orderly and effective determination of such issues requires that they be adjudicated in a proceeding in which all the interested parties are before the court." the opinion said.
The federal government had urged an immediate decision restricting Louisiana's ownership of valuable submerged oil lands in the Gulf of Mexico to the nation's traditional
three-mile offshore boundary. Louisiana had wanted more testimony.
The court said these two issues will be held in their present status "subject only to such terms as justice may require vis-a-vis the additional parties."
Geologist Schoewe Teaching At 4-H Camp
For the 12th consecutive year, Dr. Walter H. Schoewe of the State Geological Survey and Department of Geology at KU, is teaching a course in geology at the 4-H State Conservation Camp at Rock Springs, near Junction City.
This year's meeting of the 4-H Conservation Camp, held annually since 1946, is from June 21 to June 26. Dr. Schoewe is the only member of the Camp staff who has taken part in the activities from the beginning.
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