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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 28, 1945)
Educators Urge Study of Draft Chancellor Hunter Joins University Executives In Petition for Delay Military Training Decision By MARYANN THIELEN Dr. Frederick M. Hunter, chancellor of the Oregon state system of higher education, is one of 37 college and university executives who, on November 20, wired Chairman Andrew May of the house military affairs committee urging postponement of the decision on universal military training pending a thorough study of the national long range defense program. Both the chancellor and Dr. Harry K. Newburn, president of the Univer sity of Oregon, commented on plans for national defense as they affect the youtn of tne iana. Not Opposed * Chancellor Hunter said, “The signatories to this telegram of petition to the military affairs committee do not, by the affixing of their names to the document, signify opposition to compulsory military training or a program of complete preparedness. They merely ask that the entire plan of defense be as scientifically devised as was the military and naval strategy during the war. “I, for one, am sincerely in favor of a pian for total defense and compulsory military training as a part of it,” the chancellor continued. “No greater provision to assure security can be found than to provide that all American youth invest at least one year of their lives in direct service to the government of the United States under an oath of allegiance and loyalty to its constitution and its ideals.” I>»ng Kange Plan Chancellor Hunter further stated: “As an educational agency 'CcHttfLUl tJieadLli+te'i' (U. of ().) . . . your own Collect a Variety Show ... directed from KOAC fed to Portland's KEX TONIGHT 9:05 p. in. to point the purposes of American youth, such a plan would, through the years, have great effect in maintaining universal patriotic allegiance to the American way of life. Such a provision is properly a part of a long-range defense plan which seeks to capitalize Amer ica’s preeminent leadership in creating and maintaining a world worthy of those who have made the supreme sacrifices of this war.” Questioned as to his views on this matter, President Newtaurn commented, “In general, I am in favor of the proposal made by the group of college and university presidents, and I believe that there are two main points to be covered in this issue. “First, we need a great deal more information and study of all the factors involved in national defense plans. If careful study in dicates that we must have uni versal military service in order to defend the country adequately, I think we’d all be for it.” Best Possible Method For his second point, President Newburn said, “We need to- know what kind of compulsory military service will best suit the situation. There are many different ways of handling this program but only through intensive study can we find the best possible method.” The telegram sent by the educa tors to Chairman May urged an interim policy as an alternative to the proposal for enactment of the universal military training.. Three points w{ c embodied in this policy: 1. Extension of existing selective service on year to year basis, with an amendment limiting the period of military service of draftees to fifteen months. 2. Vigorous promotion of new pro gram of voluntary enlistment stressing adequate pay, attractive retirement options and opportuni ties for Vocational and other train ing. 3. Postponement of decision on universal military training since it is only one element in a long range comprehensive pro gram of national defense. The jo\-, the spirit, the happiness of an oh! fashioned Christmas is j list about the best wish we know of to extend to you this Peacetime Christmas season. Municipal Klectric and Water Utilities Homecoming Activities (Continued from paqe one) not later, as previously planned, Contest Chairman Bcb Moran announced Tuesday. It was de cided that judging should take place in the daytime instead of at night as it has been done in the past. Alums will' judge the signs, if possible, Moran said. He asked that any student willing to offer his car during the judging to contact him. Also set for Friday night’s docket are a show modeled after radio’s famous, hilarious “Truth or Consequences,” several numbers by the University band, and the tra ditional ringing of the Vic tory Bell. Tea Dance A tea dance in Gerlinger from three to five will' hold the spot light Friday afternoon. Feat ured will be the music of Loren Russell, UO law student, and his band. Apex of the afternoon will be reached at the dance when the winner of the “Girl You’d Most Like to Come Home To” contest is announced. Classes will be dismissed at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon in order that students may attend the dance. The strictly stag affair is free and campus- clothes may be worn. Kwamas, sophomore women’s honorary, will sell cokes during the dance, general chairman June Johnson announced yesterday. In addition to Miss Johnson, Trudie Chernis and Margaret Rauch served on the committee for chap erones. Patrons for the affair will be Dean and Mrs. Karl Onthank, Mrs. Grace Glang, Mr. and Mrs. Anibal Vargas-Baron, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Vincent. Despite the efforts of a bon fire committee composed of Chuck Stamper, Bruce Hoffine Barney Koch, and Reedy Berg, no vacant lot for the blaze was available, so the traditional con flagration must be dispensed with during this year’s festivi ties. The usual field on 19th street has been used for con struction work and cannot be used as in years gone by. Committee members for the Fri day night's Revival are: Lois Mc Conkey, general chairman; Orir Weir, master of ceremonies; Doro thy Davis, decorations; Kay Hoff, properties and production; Bcbbie Fullmer, programs and clean-up: Virginia Georgeson, refreshments; Jack Monroe, audience participa tion; Janet and Helen Hicks, pub licity; and Bobbie Hawley, cos tumes and music. UO Will Air (Continued from pane one) Mary Lucas singing “It Had to be You,” and Bob Kirkpatrick singing "Love Letters.” They will sing a duet, “One Alone.” Mrs. Mary Staton Krenk, campus director of all radio shows, is direct ing and producing the broadcast and Shiiley Peters is in charge of sound effects. The third show of the series will be given December 12. Saroyan Comedy Opens (CoittiiHicd from page one) future, Vogler is delving deep into musical study, with accent on composition work. He endorses the New York Times comment on “The Time of Your Life,” which said . . some of the warmest and heartiest comedy in the modern drama comes bubbling up through Mr." Saroyan’s pungent dialogue.” Wyoming has a total of 4,700 Federal employees, according to Civil Service Commission records. George Boughton s Concert Lauded for Warmth, Brilliance By BETTY JANE BENNETT All the golden tone of the violin was evident when George Boughton, assistant professor of violin and conductor of tl^ University symphony orchestra presented a brilliant program in the school of music auditorium Tuesday evening. His sensi tive interpretations were well received by the audience in every number. Mr. Boughton was most out standing in his performances of the Brahms “Sonata Op. 78” and the Glazounow “Concerto, Op. 82.” In the former, the complex struc ture of the music with its subtle interplay of themes was handled competently, especially in the second movement where the violin and piano seemed almost fused. The unroken melody lines, the warm tones, and the excellent piano ac companiment of Mrs. Boughton all contributed to a performance of Brahms that is too rarely heard. In the Glazounow number Mr. Bough ton again exhibited much ease and smoothness of line. Harmonics, double stops, and other techniques were handled brilliantly, especially in the rousing climax in this color ful work. Commendable also in this number was Mrs. Boughton’s ac companiments. The “Havanaise” of Saint-Saens was played authentically by Mr. Boughton with his delicate melody making an* effective contrast with the brilliant passages following it. Much warm, expresive tone color was shown in the “Nigun” from “Baal Shem” of Ernest Bloch. This subjective music was handled well by the violinist as he brought out the subtle, yet climatic and excit ing character of the Jewish tone poem. The ethereal “Maidens in the Garden” by Mompou proved a deli cate contrast to the Bloch work. Making an exciting climax to the program, Mr. Boughton played Paganini’s “La Campanella” which contained amazing digital gymnas tics. Encores included the Kreisler “Caprice Venoise” and “En Bateau” of Debussy. AAUP Meeting Set The fall-term dinner meeting of the University chapter of the American Association of Univer sity Professors will be held on Monday December 3, at 6:15 p.m. at the Osburn hotel. President Harry K. Newburn will speak on “Problems of Personnel in Higher Education.” Everyone’s Wearing v. . V** Snug, smart and warm Ear Hugs to vttar) all winter long for fun, for sports. Quality-! made of genuine fur on an adjustable« metal band. 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