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'The Truths Were Too Shocking To Believe'
"Propaganda could be effectively employed to the point that it could suppress the human nature and distort the human mind," said two German students as they told a student group of their experiences as members of the Hitler Youth Organization.
Helmut Benning of Muenster, and Bernhard von Bochelmann of Lubeck, both graduate students, were members of the organization from the age of 10 until the war was over when they were 15.
"Under the terror system of the Nazis, once it was firmly established, it was hardly possible to change it acting as an individual or a group. The propaganda was so complete that even children told the police of the anti-state acts of their own parents," Benning said.
"We knew there were concentration camps but we were told these held only criminals," they said. "We did know many political sufferers were confined in these camps but we did not know many atrocities were committed. After the war when the truths were revealed, they were so shocking we could hardly believe them." Bockelmann said.
Asked about how it was possible for the Nazis to commit atrocious acts. Benning replied, "German people were told that they were the master race who could do anything to their liking. This, of course, is not a logical explanation, but this is an indication that people exposed to propaganda and not told other things could kill even the human feelings.
The discussion was held by Harry J. Shaffer, instructor of economics, as a part of comparative study in socialism, communism, nazism, and other political systems.
"I was rather lucky to have kept my eyes open, for my parents told me not to get entangled too much with the Youth Organization. After the fall of Stalingrad, I began realizing that Germany was losing her cause but was after the wrong cause," he said.
After the war, he said, the whole system was crashed before the German people, and there was void and hopelessness.
"I believe the system of terror will not revive in Germany again, but one way of avoiding the revival is
Lutherans To Hold Mission Festival
The annual Mission Festival Service will be celebrated at Immanuel Lutheran Church, at 17th and Vermont Streets, with services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.
Pastor William Britton will give the sermon at both services. Sunday school and adult Bible class will be held at 9:45 a.m.
A pot luck dinner will be held at 6 p.m. in the church basement. The evening program will be presented by the Haskel Church Choir at 7:45 p.m.
Gamma Delta To Hold Homecoming Banquet
The annual Gamma Delta alumni Homecoming Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center, at 17th and Vermont Streets.
Dr. Erich Hopka, professor from St. John's College at Winfield, Kan. will be the guest speaker. Willian Britton, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran, will act as toastmaster.
Newman Club Party Planned
The Newman Club. Catholic student organization, will have a hayrack ride at 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Club members will meet at St. John's Catholic Church, 1229 Vermont St. and go to the Emil Heek farm, RFD 3. A barn dance, and refreshments are also on the program.
Graduate Club To Meet
The graduate Club will meet at 8 p.m. Sunday in parlor A of the Student Union. Vimla Gupta, Dehvadun, India graduate student, will speak to the group on "University Life in India."
for Germans to go to foreign countries and see what are the best ways for them, because we cannot believe in publication easily after bitter experiences," Benning said.
Engineering Group Elects Officers
The student chapter of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers met for reorganization and temporary election of officers Wednesday in Lindley Hall.
Temporary officers are George R. Huebner, Lawrence senior, president; James L. Jellison, Johnson junior, recording secretary; Phillip N. Hosford, Parsons senior; corresponding secretary; and James W. McBride, Kirkwood, Mo., sophomore, treasurer.
Dr. Hubert E. Risser, instructor in mining engineer,give a short introductory talk on student association memberships and gave suggestions for programs for the coming year
Sociology Club To Hear Ravenholt
Mr. Ravenholt will speak on "Mainland China's Population Growth—Do the Communists Have A Tiger by the Tail?" The public is cordially invited.
Albert Ravenholt, American Universities Field Staff representative, will speak to the Sociology Club at 4 p. m. Friday in 17 Strong Annex E.
Swiss mothers in the Canton of Valais carry their babies on top of their heads. The baby is trussed inside a wooden cradle, which rests on a thick cushion perched on the mother's head.
A portion of Carlo Goldoni's, "The Servant of Two Masters" will be presented in conjunction with Harlequin prints by the University Theatre in the Art Museum auditorium at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 1956 University Daily Kansan Play Will Open In Art Museum
Glenn Pierce, Lawrence senior, assisted by Terry Sullivan, Harrisburg, Pa., sophomore; Bill Henry, Parkville, Mo., sophomore and Kay Brown. Larned junior, will direct the production.
The cast: Silvio, Roger Stanton, Maryville freshman; Clarice, Sally Waddell, Salina senior; Pantalone, George Edwards, Kansas City, Kan.
senier; Florindo, Ted Teichgraeber,
Emoria comphore; Smeraldina,
Marilyn Honderick, La Crosse sophomore;
Beatrice, Ruth Hicklin, Kansas City, Mo. sophomore and Harlequin, Glenn Pierce.
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