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PAGE EIGHT THE BUFFALO BEn Friday, Oecemlter 13, 1946 VETS CLARIFY POSITION By J. M. GABEL and P. H. RUCH As this is the first appearance of this column in the BEE, we would like, at this time, to make clear our purposes and in tentions. In the space allotted to us we will endeavor to pre sent any and all news which we may deem pertinent to the inter est of the veterans on campus. At the same time, through the medium of this column, we will carry on our efforts to impress upon our fellow-vets the advisability of their becoming active members of the University of Buffalo Veterans’ Club. Because of the size of the University and the fact that a great majority of its male students are veterans, the veterans’ organization is potentially one of the strongest and most influential groups in this city. With the full cooperation of a large active membership, the club would be able to expand its activities to a greater scope and by doing so, make many worthwhile contributions to aid not only the community but the veterans themselves. There is a suspicion in the minds of many, dealing with the questions, “What has the Vets’ Club ever done?’’ and “Are they radicals and Communists?” To answer these in order: the Vets’ Club has done little of very great importance, due to the handicap of its limited membership and size. However, its achievements, when considered in proportion to its actual size, have been great. A few of these accomplished in 1945 were: the initiation of the successful nation-wide campaign, concerning recognition of the “ruptured duck” or honorable discharge emblem; the persuasion of the Buffalo City Council to expand its efforts in the matter of providing additional units for veterans’ housing; and the donation of money, at various times, to C. A. R. E., a bona-fide famine relief agency. Of the net profits of the Membership Dance and Raffle in 1946, the amount allocated to C. A. R. E. exceeded seventy per cent. In regard to the suspicion of Communism, the best possible answer is that anyone holding this belief is especially invited to attend one of our meetings. At the conclusion of the meeting, any comments he or she may care to make, concerning our reputed Communistic tendencies, will be included in this column at a later date. As we have all learned while in service, the efforts of a small minority, no matter how righteous their cause may be, are. seldom taken into account. On the other hand, any effort of a large, united group usually meets with success or at least is accorded proper consideration. We wish to thank, at this time, the editors of the BEE for their cooperation in extending to us the use of their facilities and this space. Although it is our hope that nothing expressed in this column will conflict in any way with the existing policies and views of the BEE, we wish to make it clear that the opin ions we will express will be our own and not those of the editors. IV VETS TO PETITION CONGRESS ' ' “There they go again! Aren’t those veterans ever going to be satisfied?” Even as this is being written, remarks like these can be heard, echoing in the distance. What seems to be the “gripe” now? NYU’s veterans, through their newspaper, VOX VET, have initiated a nation-wide campaign, asking vets of other univer sities to sign a petition, requesting Congress to investigate sub sistence allowances, which should result in an increase if enough pressure is brought to bear on it. We have inquired among our own vets, attending U. B., and have yet to find one who can state that $65, or $90 a month, in the case of married vets, is enough to get along on without financial aid from home, savings or a job. As a result many are faced with the prospect of leaving school unless Congress takes some action. Everyone realizes the enormous increase in living and how little a dollar will purchase. Does anyone believe for a second that veterans are receiving any consideration when it comes to THEIR dollar? The majority of veterans are NOT asking for charity, but merely a realization of the fact that we can’t do the impossible and still lead normal lives. “Nothing’s too good for the boys” is not the slogan heading this drive, as we’ll give that back to those who originated it. tWe just want the TRUTH about the financial predicament vets are facing the future with, brought out before the public, letting them to be judge and jury. SIGN PEn’noN IN VErrs office ; N orton union . W ith The Greeks (Continued from Page 7) basketball game. Sy Hesch, Jordan Levin, Irv Rovner, Sid Weinberg, and Gerry Riessen were appointed chairmen of the New Year’s party to be held in the Hotel Buffalo. Irving Corvett has been ap pointed by the National Office as the new adviser for this chapter. A cocktail party will be held' Saturday, December 14 at 42 Delham Avenue, prior to the Christmas Dance. ' • ■ ■' .'V '• •' . ' y. SMOKING . ^PLEASURE ALWAYS M lLDLrf better TASTING
