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The Washington times., 1936-08-25
AIDE CENSURES
TOWNSEND

NEW YORK, Aug. IS 0N.SD.
Twin issues today were threat
ening the Townsend movement
in the metropolitan area. They
were finances and the political
activities of DR.. Frances E. Town
send.
At a meeting here last night,
DR.. Clinton Wunder, until two
weeks ago organizer for the East
ern States for DR.. Townsend,
scathingly attacked Townsend for
his growing dictator complex
and his new political associates.
He said:
"The political junket organ
lied by DR.. Townsend, Father
COughlin and Gerald L. X.
Smith is rapidly wrecking the
Old-age pension movement"
A debate over DR.. TownSend's
proposal for raise in dues from
Is cents member to 81
prompted Wunder'S remarks. The
resolution calling for an increase
was tabled.
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Academic Freedom,

In Kansas we believe that
our schools-public, parochial
and private-must be kept
free of all control by the Fed
eral Government.
In Kansas, we believe in aca-
demic freedom, and we practice
it.
In Kansas we insist that no
teacher should be required to
take any oath not required of
all other citizens. Now let me
discuss the background of
study and experience that led
me to the conclusions. They
have their roots far back in
the history of education in our
country. Our forefathers knew
that the success of a free gov
eminent depended upon an
educated and informed citi-
zenry. This is still true to-
day. Now, as then, public
education is the best insurance
that can be taken out by a
democracy. The first school
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great unifying forces of our ma
ton. 1t has helped to train the
people for our kind of govern
ment. 1t has maintained dem
Ocracy at the grass roots.
No one can study this record
without being impressed by the
imagination and constructive
genius of the American people.
In every sense, this movement
for free public schools came
from the people themselves.
At each stage in the growth,
the responsibility remained
close to them. At no point has
the Federal Government been
required to assume charge. At
no point has it been necessary
to change any of the funda-
mental principles of self-gov-
eminent to make the desired
progress, because our people
felt that the school system was
their own, their interest in edu-
cation has been always main
tanned.
They wanted schools that
would give their children bet
ter opportunities than they
themselves had enjoyed and
they were willing to make
sacrifices that they would not
make for any other public
purpose.
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RIGHT of Free Press
mDanger, He Warns

and freedom of opportunity,
are all bound together. In
fringement upon one will soon
lead to infringement upon the
others. In fighting t" main
tain our freedom, we will
make greatest progress by
fighting for the freedom of
all.
We should not overlook the
fact, however, that today,
both at home and abroad, men
are striving for power through
leadership of the mob. Be-
cause of this I believe that our
educators should make a more
than normal effort to see that
our youth is given a back
ground of our heritage and
Traditional fundamental I'M
Outstanding of the form and
philosophy of our government.
If this is done, we need have
no fear of allowing our youth
to study all systems If govern
ment to which their curiosity
leads them. Only through ig-
norance or bigotry can we
be destroyed. With under
standing and intelligence, our
future citizens will be able to
separate truth from the ever
increasing amount CT propa-
ganda.
We Americans are still in
control of our own destiny.
We can remain 81 only
through the processes of sound
education.
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Jefferson's Attitude

However, we must not be
afraid to follow the truth.
wherever it may lead. Our at
titude, in its broad application.
must remain that expressed by
Thomas jefferson. In explain
ing the aims of the University
of Virginia, he said:
This institution will be
based on the illimitable free
dom of the human mind. For
here we are not afraid to fol-
low it wherever it may lead,
nor to tolerate error as long
as reason is left free TO COM
bat it."
The right of free inquiry is
one of the essentials of free
government. 1t is the very
bedrock of democracy.
We must ever remember
that academic freedom, politi-
cal freedom, religious freedom
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Tool of Autocrots

Today, perhaps to a greater
degree than ever before, the
control of our educational in
situations must be kept in the
hands of the local communities
and the educators themselves.
For we may as we'll face the
fact that the tide is running
against free government to-
day. In many lands the hand
of government is closing down
upon education.
1t is being made into a tool
for autocratic purposes. In
these countries free inquiry in
the pursuit of enlightment for
it's own sake is being de-
strOyed.
In these days of widespread
propaganda it is imperative
that our teachers be kept free
and that our educational in
situations, our newspapers and
the radio, be kept independ-
ent, either from control of
autocratic government or from
the influence of any selfish in
terest.
There must not be censor
ship of what is spoken or writ
ten and, equally important,
there must be no control OF
the source Of news.
But let me say here it is to
the everlasting credit that
most of the great gifts to our
educational institutions have
been made without any strings
attached to them. They have
been kept singularly free from
political influence or bureau
cratic control.
An excellent example of the
freedom which exists today in
our educational institutions, is
the active interest always
taken by educators IN our So
cial, political and economic
problems. In some instances
the arguments and conclusions
advanced by our institutions
of learning have Jared the
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Trust in People

This was that they did not
use the powers of the National
Government either to establish
an education system, or to in
fluence its development.
They realized the important
truth, that just as life is a
process of growth, so are the
things by which men live and
advance. They put their trust
in the wisdom and ability of
the people to create their own
institutions to serve their
needs.
At times, some of our people
become impatient and demand
an immediate solution for our
needs and problems. They are
inclined to take short cuts-to
have the thing done at one
stroke, by the powerful hand
of government. This was not
the way in which our educa-
tional system was developed.
1t was the result of patient
labor, long struggle and sus-
tanned devotion.
AS you all know, it took
the efforts of full generation
to win the fight for free pub.
lie schools supported by tax
levies. In this fight, the hu-
initiating pauper school laws
were the first to go. Then,
after more years of effort, we
wiped out the last law which,
by levying charges upon the
parents, denied schooling to
the children of the poor. This
meant that we at last recog-
nized that an education is the
birthright of every American
child, that to provide for it is
common obligation of the
community and of the State.
This principle is the founda-
ton upon which our tax-sup-
ported public schools system
has been built.
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Proof of Vitality

Strong religious convictions
led groups of our people to es-
tablish private schools and col
leges at their own expense. No
better proof is necessary to
show the vitality of religion.
Such devotion to principle has
made this country great.
Throughout our history, re-
ligion and education have
worked hand in hand. Each
owes much to the other ;
neither can realize it's full pos
sibilities without the other.
1t seems to me this is largely
the reason why, next to our
Government, our educational
system is our greatest public
effort. 1t has been well termed
our outstanding success. The
development has taken time, it
is true. The processes of a
democracy are always slower
than those of an all-powerful
government. But they are
likely to be more certain Of
good results.
One of the best of these re.
suits has been our leaders. We
have ALWAYS welcomed national
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Kept Pace With Life

At the same time, our schools
have kept pace with the devel-
opments of modern life. The
little red school house of the af-
fectionate recollection of the
older generation, was adapted
to the needs of a simpler age.
The school of today faces the
problems of more complex con-
ditions. Under the direction of
a better educated and no less
devoted teaching corps the pub
lie schools have gone far beyond
the three Rs. They have devel-
oped in this way with the full
approval and support of their
public-a public which has al
ways stood ready to undergo
sacrifices to give adequate
training to the future citizens of
America. My own State, for
example, devotes more than 40
per cent Of each tax dollar to
the support of the schools, and
other communities and States
act with corresponding lib
erality.
On rung after another has
been added to the ladder of free
public education. Today we
have the State universities, the
agricultural colleges and the vo-
cational schools, the junior col
leges, and the free public IL
braries. 1t is a truly demo-
cratic ladder. Given the ability
within himself, the child from
any home can aspire to climb
to the highest rung.
A Priceless Asset
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SEN. HARRISON
TODAY FACES
VOTERS

JACKSON, Miss, Aug. rs Q.NS)
The Democracy of Mississippi went
to the polls today at the close of a
torrid primary campaign to re.
turn the veteran Pat Harrison to
the United States Senate for a
fourth term or replace him with
former Governor Conner. A third
aspirant, Frank Harper, is a factor
in the race.
The States junior Senator,
Theo Bilbo, has been on the stump
for weeks in behalf Of Conner. He
broke with Harrison over the ap-
pointment of Edwin Holmes as
U. S. circuit judge. Years ago
Holmes jailed Bilbo at the trial
of former Governor Lee Russell.
"New Deal" Issue
Harrison has flayed Conner as
a New Deal" foe and mas said
his election would be construed
as a reputation of the Roosevelt
administration. Both camps is
sued laSt-minute statements claim.
ing victory.
Voters today also name seven
congressman, all except Repre-.
sentative Wall Doxey of the Sec.
ond District, having strong OPP
ponentS.
In the First District Repre-.
sentative John G.. Rankin is OPP
posed by William G. Burgin,
Eugene Lacy and w. R. stricklin.
In the Third District Repre-
sentative j. M. Wilmington faces
Greek P. Rice.
Two Oppose Ford
In the Fourth district Repre-
sentative A. L. Ford is opposed by
former Representatives Jeff Busby
and Joe Sheffield.
In the Fifth, Adam Byrd and
former Representative Ross Col.
Inns are seeking the post of Rep
reSentative A. Dunn, who is re-
firing.
Hart Chinn and Albert Easter
ling are opponents of Represent
alive w. M. Colmer in the Sixth,
while in the seventh Represent
alive Dan r. McGehee is opposed
by former Representative, Russell
EllSey.
-VoTE AMERIcAN-
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Just a Propaganda

This does not mean that a
teacher should use a classroom
to put forward his own pet
views and theories at the ex-
pense Of other views and theo-
ries. If he does, he is no longer
a teacher; he is a propaganda.
Our schools must always be in
situations where views are ex-
pressed free of the personal
prejudices of the teachers.
Upon this l am, l believe, in
complete agreement with the
opinions expressed in resolu-
tions by the teachers themselves
through their own associations.
Another danger from propa-
ganda is now present. It is
more serious than the danger
of our teachers becoming
propagandists. 1t concerns
widespread use of the ma
chinery of the Federal Govern
ment to maintain the present
Administration in power, and
to bring into question the faith
of the people in their way of
life and in their form Of gov
eminent.
When money is forcibly
taken by government from citi-
zens and used to tear down
those things most precious to
our people, we see propaganda
in its most shabby form.
I believe I am also in agree.
ment with the majority opinion
of teachers in thinking that
they have a responsibility
which is peculiar to them by
reason of their calling. They
should always see that it is
clear when making their views
public that they are expressing
their personal opinions. This
is not question Of freedom Of
speech. 1t is a matter of de-
cency and respect for the views
of others interested in their
institutions.
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Pioneer in Learning

1t is not too much to say that
Chautauqua pioneered some of
the present leading methods of
adult education; our growing
summer schools, home reading
courses, study by correspon-
dence and our university and
college extension services.
The Chautauqua tent in the
country town was the symbol of
two significant things. One
was the deep longing for educa-
ton that has always stirred the
American heart and mind; the
other was the native ability of
the American people, to provide
the means and the institutions
to satisfy their hunger for edu-
cation.
In view of the great contri-
button Chautauqua has made to
American life, I was glad to &C
cept your invitation to speak.
The dangers that face free edu-
cation today were an added in
centive. I cannot discuss these
dangers with the brilliance or
learning of some Of our profess
sional educators. I shall not at
tempt that. But as a parent and
as the chief executive of a great
State I have had to deal with
education and I know some
thing about its problems. I
have learned that it is best to
meet them squarely and with
complete frankness.
Let me give you two of my
fundamental conclusions at
once, conclusions that I have
reached as a citizen and as the
chief executive of Kansas.
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0kIahoman Given
Emergency Post

The President yesterday ap-
pointed Forrest Parrott, Oklahoma
City, as State director for the Ma
tional Emergency Council for
Oklahoma. Parrott has been iden"
titled with the retail automobile
and oil industries since 1919 in
Okemah and Oklahoma City and
served with the Marines in France.
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Pro9ressiOe Policies

But many examples could be
cited of progressive policies,
in government and in business,
which have had their origin in
our educational institutions.
Education can usually be
counted upon to encourage
any change that means prog
ress., Thus our educational sys-
tenn has not been a thing apart
from that restless search of the
American people for ways of
doing new things and of doing
old things better.
This is as it should be.
If education is to realize it's
true goal, it cannot confine
itself to an academic discussion
of life-it must become part of
life itself. | believe education
Is making a great contribution
to the solution of our difficult
ties. 1t is creating increased
interest and stimulating discus
sion. Letting every man have
his say is the constitutional
method of solving our problems.
Why should we make teaching
into a suspect profession, by
making our teachers take a spe-
cial oath?
The self-sacrifice and devo-
ton of our teachers lG one of
the finest examples of public
service.
I believe that a teacher has a
right to the same freedom of
speech in expressing his politi-
cal, social or religious convic-
lions as any other citizen.
And I believe that a teacher
has the same right to work for
the accomplishment of his po-
litical and social ideals as any
other citizen.
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9 Killed 20 Injured
In Sumatra Quake

KOTARAJA, Sumatra, Aug. IS.
Nine natives were killed and 20
injured when an earthquake
rocked Kotaraja and nearby
points in the province Of Atjeh
yesterday. Fifteen houses were de-
stroyed and there was consider
able damage to public works.
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6. u. Seismogrdph
Records Earthquake

Georgetown University'S seis-
mograph yesterday recorded Sc
we're earthquake lasting three
and a half hours.
The earthquake, however, was
a submarine one centering some
where in the southeast Pacific.
about 5000 miles distant. The
tremors began at 4:31 a. m. and
ended at 8 a. m.
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A Liberal Center

The annual assemblies on the
shores of Lake Chautauqua be-
gan 81 years ago. They made
Chautauqua a center for men
and women wishing a broader,
more liberal view of life. The
best books of the time were
made available through its
home reading courses.
The papers that were pre-
pared and read, and the open
discussions that were held in
the thousands of local circles,
all helped to create an in
formed public opinion.
The inspiration, the knowl-
edge, the ideas, that countless
thousands received here, were
carried back to local communi-
ties all over the country.
At a later date, travelling
Chautauquas, inspired by your
success here, became welcome
centers of culture to towns and
villages throughout the country.
They brought good music,
wholesome entertainment and
instructive discussions by lead
ers in various fields OF thought
to audiences of millions Of peo-
ple-millions Of people who had
no other access to such advan-
tages.
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Quin Has a Cold
So Film Is Halted

CALLANDER, Ont, Aug. 25.
Filming Of the motion picture,
Reunion" starring the Dionne
quintuplets, was suspended today
in compliance with the wish
Of DR.. A. R. Dafoe because one Of
the babies has a cold.
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POLITICAL USE
OF CITIZENS
MONEY HIT
CONTINUED from Page u

(C0nt1nueu from rage ~
charged the Administration with
spreading propaganda to upset the
faith Of the people in their form Of
government. He demanded schools
be kept "free of all control by the
Federal Government" called fol
repeal Of the So-called "Red-ridel
oath" imposed on teachers in the
District Of Columbia, and urgec
support of academic freedom"
He said:
"AnOther danger from prOpa-
ganda is now present. It Is more
serious than the danger Of our
teachers becoming prOpagan-
distS, 1t concerns widespread
use of the machinery of the
Federal Government to main
tain the present Administration
in power, and to bring into
question the fight Of the people
in their way of life and in their
form Of government. When
money is fOrcibly taken by gov
eminent from citizens and used
to tear down those things most
precious to our people, we see
propaganda in its most shabby
form"
DEMANDS FREE PRESS
Declaring for schools. press and
radio, free of politics. Landon
said:
To-day, perhaps to a greater
degree than ever before, the
control of our educational inSti-
tutiOnS must be kept in the
hands of the local communities
and the educators themselves.
For we may as well face the fact
that the tide is running against
free government today. In many
lands, the hand of government
is closing down upon education.
1t is being made into q tool, for
autOcratic purposes. In these
countries free inquiry in the
pursuit of enlightenment for its
own sake is being destroyed.
"In these days of widespread
propaganda, it is imperative
that our teachers be kept free
and that our educational inSti-
tutiOns, our newspapers and the
radio be kept Independent,
either from control of autOcratic
government or from the in
fluence Of any selfish interest.
PROTECT NEWS SOURCE
There must not be censor
ship Of what is spoken or writ
ten, and equally important,
there must be no control of the
source Of news"
In conclusion, he sounded an
other note for freedom:
"The right of free inquiry is
one of the essentials Of free
government. 1t is the very bed
rock Of democracy.
ave must ever remember
that acadmic freedom, political
freedom, religious freedom and
freedom of opportunity, are all
bound together. Infringement
upon one will soon lead to in
fringement upon the others. In
fighting to maintain our free
dom, we will make greatest
progress by fighting for the free
dom of ALL"
In a beautiful tribute to Schoo
teachers everywhere, he said:
"The self sacrifice and devo-
ton of our teachers is one Of
the finest examples of public
service.
II believe that a teacher has
q right to the same freedom Of
speech in expressing his political,
social or religious convictions as
any other citizen.
"And I believe that q teacher
has the same right to work for
the accomplishment of his pOliti-
cal and social ideas as any
other citizen"
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familiar scenes, to meet old
friends and renew the associ-
atoms of by-gone days.
1t is with such a feeling-a
feeling of returning home
that l come to Chautauqua. !
am coming back to scenes
where, as a boy and as a young
man, I spent some of the hap
piest, some of the most profit
able days of my life. Chau-
tauqua has meant so much to
me that l feel only a very
gifted historian will ever be
able to appraise the full value
of the movement which orig
mated here.
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leaders in education, religion,
business and government. They
could lead in a democracy be-
cause their purpose was serv-
ice, not power for its own
sake.
Our system of free educa-
ton has failed if class distinc-
tions are allowed to develop
in this country. We must look
to our teachers to see that
they do not develop.
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law enacted In the state OF
Illinois declared: "To enjoy
our rights and liberties, we
must understand them
If we doubt this, We need
merely to look at develop
ments of the last few years.
At least some of the failures
of popular governments, that
we have witnessed in other
countries, have been largely
due to the people not being
educated up to the response
bilities of self-government.
Each of these failures provides
evidence of the wisdom with
which our forefathers laid the
foundation for our educational
system. For remember that IN
spite of all of their earnest
desires for public education
and in spite of their convic-
ton in its supreme value, both
to the Nation and to the people
themselves, the founders set a
noteworthy example which we
have always followed.
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A Priceless Asset

This freedom Of educational
opportunities has been one of
the priceless assets of American
life. 1t has been one of the
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SHABBY PROPAGANDA PERIL TO FREEDOM

viewpoints of those who are
unable to see the necessity for
change.
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Freedom of the Press
Vital, Says KanSan

CHAUTAUQUA, N. Y, Aug rs (LN.S).-Gov. Alfred
NJ. LGndons address education here last night as
foIIoUs IN full:
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VOTE AMERICANA
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-VOTE AMERICAN-
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presentation
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