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LAWRENCE. KANSAS
60th Year, No. 135
Monday, May 6, 1963
Rockefeller Says Corps Makes Better Politicians
When Peace Corps volunteers return home, they will make better politicians than many we have now, the director of the Peace Corps program in the Philippines said here Saturday.
"About 50 per cent of the returning volunteers will probably go into government or education. John D. Rockefeller IV said at the Statewide Peace Corps conference.
The volunteers will have a better understanding of both the United States and the rest of the world.
Rockefeller, a nephew of the New York governor, said however, that while the Peace Corps was initiated by President Kennedy, it now is supported by members of both parties.
"THE PEACE CORPS isn't a political organization, but a national need." he said.
Rockefeller also said that the returning volunteers who go into education will demand certain changes and improvements.
"The Peace Corps is important not only for what it does, but for what it symbolizes," he said. "Right now, the Peace Corps is only a little dot on the scene, but it is a seed."
Half the program's success hinges on requests for volunteers by governments in countries in need of help and improvement.
"Since the Peace Corps has been organized, it has taught 20 foreign languages that had never before been offered in this country," he said.
Rockefeller believes these same people will want to instruct others in the languages and problems of the people they have been helping for two years.
ROCKEFELLER told the convention that the future of the Corps rests with them.
He urged the delegates to return to their campuses and spread their enthusiasm among others.
"I also think it is incredible that many mothers have not been invited to speak in their communities." Rockefeller said, noting several parents of Peace Corps volunteers who attended the convention. He believes it would be an effective way to promote the Corps.
Rockefeller said, however, that since the Peace Corps is only two years old, the administration is more interested in present aspects of the program rather than the future.
"We're more concerned with making it work now."
Peace Corps Appeals To Masses, Says Exec
The Peace Corps is not a high level organization, John D. Rockefeller said Saturday.
"We are interested in getting at the grass roots level, in teaching teachers how to teach." Rockefeller said in a discussion group at the statewide Peace Corps conference held here Friday and Saturday.
Rockefeller is director of the Peace Corps program in the Philippines. About 150 high school and college students attended the state meeting.
ROCKEFELLER SAID earlier at the opening session that it is to the mass which the Peace Corps must appeal.
"Whether we realize it, like it or not, the social churning comes from the masses," he said.
Turning to the function of the Peace Corps, Rockefeller said, "It is a simple operation."
"The Peace Corps does something for other countries at their request; gives people a chance to learn about Americans and gives Americans a chance to learn about other people."
Moral vs. Professional
Newman Lecturer Stresses Conflicts Over Birth Control
The questions and problems concerning birth control today have centered not only on the method, but also on the responsibility of those connected with its development, a pharmaceutical chemist told the Newman Forum last night.
Mathias Mertes, assistant professor of pharmacy, said the moral obligations of many toward birth control — primarily Catholics — present an additional problem regarding their professions.
Prof. Mertes, who spoke on the "Ethics of Research on Birth Control," said as a Catholic he is confronted with his scientific and academic responsibilities as well as his responsibilities to his religion.
THE PROFESSOR, who is doing cancer research at KU, said if he worked for one of the drug firms which did research work on contraceptives, he would face this dual responsibility whenever his work became part of this research.
"It's a question of following the orders of your employer or your moral beliefs," he said.
The same problem may confront an economist who is trying to help some underdeveloped country with a large population rise in the world and birth control seems to be the likely solution, he said.
Prof. Mertes said cases such as these are similar to President Kennedy's job, which is doing the will of the people. He said this could mean approving a bill passed by Congress calling for the United States to send contraceptives to aid certain countries.
IN A DISCUSSION after Prof. Mertes' talk, Rev. Brendan Downey, the Newman Club adviser, said in the case of the person working in the drug firm, he would not violate his moral obligations if he did not know what the product of his research would be used for.
To show the recent elevation of the use of contraceptives in the U.S., Prof. Mertes said the turning point was in 1956 when a drug was developed which produced a temporary "pseudopregnancy." He said this drug was tried outside the U.S. until a year later.
Father Downey said the economist who advises a country to use artificial birth control to relieve its problems, would be an adviser to something intrinsically evil.
HE SAID THAT in another six years, at least a half dozen more oral contraceptives will hit the market. Some of the new methods Prof. Mertes said may be developed in the future are:
"At the present time, 14 major drug firms are doing research work on contraceptives," the professor said.
- The sterilization or destruction of the egg in the ovum.
- A temporary sterilization of males.
- He said some other drugs are in the process of development, but they are implantation inhabitants and are acts of abortion.
- The destruction of the sperm at any time during reproduction.
Prof. Mertes said the Catholic
Church's view on the primary purpose of marriage, was for centuries, the procreation of children. He said a more lax position was put forth when, in 1930, an encyclical by Pope Pius XI stated that another purpose of marriage was the "blending of life as a whole."
The professor said this position followed the Church's acceptance of the rhythm method, which was in the 16th century. He said the first public allowance of rhythm was in Pius XFs encyclical.
HE SAID TODAY the Catholic Church approves of oral contraceptives if used as a means for the regularization of the female cycle. "The intention or means to the end is the important thing here," Prof. Mertes said.
"It (rhythm) is nothing new." Prof. Mertes said. "It is just a development of the Church's synthesis. It is a natural act."
"The Church is not going to change its position on birth control," he said. "A lot of people are waiting for the change, but I don't see any such thing in the future."
Prof. Mertes said another opinion, somewhat older than the others, is "Increase and multiply and fill the earth."
The professor said this is a subject which many have written about and many have expressed opinions, such as those who say uncontrolled fertility threatens thousands now on the earth, or those who feel the final freedom for women is when they are able to control their whole body.
HASKELL INDIANS PERFORMED the Eagle dance for the People-to-People Happy Hour sponsored by Kappa Sigma fraternity and Chi Omega sorority. Friday afternoon. Western atmosphere prevailed in everything from food to clothes. Foreign students and Indians indulged in American style sandwiches and baked beans. The Kappa Sigs added to the Western effect by wearing levis, cowboy shirts and boots, while the Chi Omegas wore gingham dresses.
OAS Says War 'Possible' in Haiti
WASHINGTON — (UPI)— The 20-nation council of the Organization of American States agreed today in an emergency session that an armed clash between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is a "distinct possibility."
The assessment was given by OAS council chairman Gonzalo. Facio to reporters after a two-hour and 15-minute private session of the OAS council at the Pan American Union.
Facio said the ambassadors agreed that the OAS organ of consultation should remain in permanent session to find a way to head off the threatened war between the two countries sharing the island of Hispaniola.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT said meantime that the situation in Haiti "continues tense." It said U.S. naval units are ready to move immediately if necessary to protect Americans. A State Department spokesman, Joseph W. Reap, told reporters. "We have Naval units in position for immediate use for the protection of Americans if need be."
The fleet movements were precautionary. The United States privately has been urging Dominican President Juan Bosch not to carry out a threatened invasion of Haiti.
BOSCH CONVOKED his cabinet today for a report from military
Weather
Early morning fog and low clouds gave way to clear skies and warmer weather today. The high today is predicted to range between 80 and 85 and the low tonight in the 60's.
Western Kansas and extreme Eastern Kansas received heavy showers over the weekend.
No official comment was forthcoming.
Highs yesterday ranged from 83 at Pittsburg to 74 at Hill City and Concordia. Overnight lows ranged from 51 at Dodge City to 61 at Pittsburg.
By Jose A. Valbuena
chiefs, strengthening belief the hour for a Dominican strike against Haiti may be imminent.
Bosch made no secret of his plans to invade Haiti if necessary to topple the dictatorial regime of President Francois Duvalier.
Before the OAS meeting started, envoysa said the council might be called upon to set up a full-time watch over the situation. The commission might also be enlarged and given more power, they said.
Dominican Forces Await Final Order
ELIAS PINA, Dominican Republic — (UPI) — Hundreds of Dominican soldiers with weapons ready, backed up by tanks, planes and artillery, waited along the Haitian border today for a possible invasion order.
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The commander of Dominican troops stationed here at the chief border crossing, Col. Pelarte, sent the following message last night to the chief of the Haitian detachment about three miles away at Belladere:
"IF WE RECEIVE orders to advance, do not resist, for we are friends. Join us and we shall quickly overcome (Haitian President Francois) Duvalier's militiamen."
While Pelarte's men delivered the message, the Dominican artillery zeroed in its Hispano-Suiza 105-millimeter cannons on the Belladere garrison.
A Dominican armored unit moved its nine medium and light weight tanks within a mile of the dividing line where the infantry installed mortars and 50-caliber machine guns.