Page 8
University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, April 11, 1961
Legislator Backs Birchers,Is 'Duped'
By Elmer W. Lammi United Press International
WASHINGTON —(UPI)— Rep. John H. Rousselot, R-Calif., solemnly raised his right hand as if taking an oath.
"Ive been a Communist dupe," he declared.
"Yes, you can quote me," he added. "I'm willing to stand up before the American people and say I've been deceived by the Communists."
Rousselet, a member of the John Birch Society, stoutly defended the society and its leader, Robert Welch. He said in an interview yesterday the organization fought Communism by "informing the American people as to the true nature of the Communist conspiracy."
THE YOUNG CALIFORNIA Congressman went on to give examples of how he had been "duped by the Communists."
"When I was in college I was told by my professors, by my textbooks and by the press that Mao Tse-tung was a peasant reformer, that all he wanted to do was to free the Chinese worker," he said.
"But Mao has executed over 20 million Chinese people. He turned out to be one of the deceitful men of the Communist conspiracy.
"Here's another example of how I was taken in by the press, radio and television coverage of another agrarian reformer—Fidel Castro:
"ED SULLIVAN stood up on his program and put his arm around Fidel and said, I want you to meet the George Washington of Cuba. Again I was taken in. I was deceived.
"Does this mean that Sullivan was a Communist?" Rousselot asked rhetorically.
"No," he said with an emphatic shake of his head. "Sullivan was deceived too. We both were dupes."
Rousselet went on to say that it was easy for Americans to be deceived by the Communists, but defended Welch as a "farseeing, fine man" whom the Communists have not been able to deceive.
BUT HOW DOES Rousselot know
that he is not being deceived by Welch?
"That's a fair question," Rousselot answers. "I know this man. I've met him on two occasions. In fact, I talked with him on the phone just the other day.
"I suppose he's made mistakes—we all do. But basically he's been right. He's had harsh things to say. I don't agree entirely with him, but he should have a chance to be heard."
The California Republican went on to say that an investigation of Welch and the Society should be made by the Senate Internal Security Committee.
"I THINK a full and complete investigation is necessary to remove a cloud of doubt that has been placed over this organization somewhat unfairly," he said.
Rousselot said it was true that some members of the Society had made "irresponsible" charges.
"But that doesn't mean that the Society is totally bad, just because there have been some instances of impropriety," he said.
"It's wrong—at least I think it's wrong—to accuse another person of being a Communist without documentation, or without reasonable documentation," he said, adding that it was not always possible to find full documentation because of the "deceitful nature" of Communism.
"WE DON'T always do it," Rousselot said, "because people get emotionally carried away."
MOSCOW — (UPI) — Soviet officials and scientists maintained complete silence today on widespread reports the Russians had launched a man into space.
Soviets Silent On Space Rumor
Official confirmation which had been expected in the past 24 hours was not forthcoming.
Observers here suggested three possible explanations:
- Soviet scientists were not ready to report the results of their observations.
- Something went amiss.
- There was a last minute change of plans.
Reports from sources which have proved reliable in the past that a launching took place were supported by solid circumstantial evidence.
The Soviet press, radio and television were alerted. Camera crews circulated through the city ready to film possible reaction.
Eichmann Trial -
(Continued from page 1)
tions. It speaks of punishment for crimes committed prior to the establishment of the state of Israel, outside its borders and by and to persons who are not citizens of the state of Israel.
"Instead of replying to this argument, let me cite Professor A. L Goodhart of Oxford University who in Juridical Review of April, 1946, justifies the Nuernberg Tribunal.
HAUSNER SPOKE:
"Goodhart showed that if judges may not judge their country's enemies, then no spy will ever be brought to justice."
BIRD TV - RADIO
908 Mass.
VI 3-8855
- Quality Parts
- Guaranteed
- Expert Service
AFTER SHAVE LOTION
Refreshing antiseptic action heals razor nicks, helps keep your skin in top condition. 1.00 plus tax
SHULTON New York • Toronto
Central Asia Authority Speaking on Campus
Louis Dupree, American Universities Field Staff representative, will discuss "Foreign Aid in Afghanistan" tomorrow noon at the Faculty Forum in the English Room of the Kansas Union.
Dr. Dupree, an authority on Central Asia, began his nine-day visit on the campus yesterday. He was awarded a Ph.D. degree by Harvard University in 1955, has also visited and written about developments in Pakistan and Soviet Central Asia.
HE WILL SPEAK to geography classes at 9 and 11 a.m. tomorrow on "Afghanistan: Neutral, Independent, and Developing." At 4 p.m. he will meet with a graduate seminar in economics in 204 Summerfield to discuss "Foreign Aid in Afghanistan."
THURSDAY AND Friday schedules are as follows:
THURSDAY:
At 2 p.m.-Religion in Society, class, 11 Strong Annex E., "Religion in Afghanistan"
At 8 a.m.—Social Movements, class,
11 Strong E., topic "Social Movements
in Afghanistan"
At 7:30 p.m.-Talk to journalism fraternities, Reading Room, Flint Hall, "A View of Soviet Central Asia."
FRIDAY:
At 9 a.m.—Current American Foreign Policy, class, 12 Strong Annex D., "The U.S. in Afghanistan"
At 11 a.m.—International Politics, class, 12 Strong Annex D., "Pushtunistan—A Problem in Nationalism and Artificial Political Boundaries"
At 4 p.m.—Current Events Forum,
Browsing Room of the Kansas Union.
The topic will be announced.
"A Brief Trip to Soviet Central Asia" will be presented at the Faculty Club meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday. Slides will be used with his talk.
Dr. Dupree will spend next Monday through Wednesday lecturing in classes on such topics as "The Five Year Plan (1965-61)," "Ethnic Groups in Afghanistan," "Modernization and the Two Afghanists," and "The Archaeology of Arghanistan."
Nominations for the Bernard Fink teaching award for outstanding teachers are due April 15. Nominations, which may come from any undergraduate, should be addressed to the Chancellor's office.
Fink Award Nominations Being Accepted Until April 15
JIM'S CAFE
JIM'S CAFE 838 Mass. GOOD FOOD DAY and NIGHT
A Man's Idea of What a Jacket Should Be!
. . . casual, comfortable and ruggedly masculine sports jacket with the two-button collar and ragland sleeves. Suntan in reg's. and longs.
8. 95
THE Town Shop THE University Shop
Downtown
Across from Lindley