Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 August 1936 — Page 4

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y United Presa CHAUTAUQUA, N. Y,, ug. 25.—The text of Gov. If M, Landon’s speech here Jast night follows:

All of us like tp return to familiar scenes, to meét old friends and renew the associations of bygone days. is with such a feeling—a feelof returning home—that I

to scenes where, as a boy a8 & young man, I spent some the happiest, some of the most le days of my life. Chauhas meant so much to me that I feel only a very gifted historian will ever be able to appraise the full value of the movement which originated here.

The annual assemblies on the shores of Lake Chautauqua began 62 years ago. They made Chaufanqua 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 prepared and read, and the open discussions that were held in the thousands of local circles all helped to create an informed public opinion. The inspiration, the knowledge, the ideas countless thousands received here were carried back to ~ local communities all over the country.

PROGRAMS SPREAD

At a later date, traveling Chau- " tauquas, inspired by your success here, became welcome centers of and villages

culture to towns throughout the country. They . brought good music, wholesome en- * tertainment, and instructive discussions by leaders in various fields of thought, to audiences of millions of people—millions of people who had no other access to such advantages. It 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 correspondence, and our university and college extension services. The Chautauqua tent in the . eountry town was the symbol of iwo significant things. One was the deep longing for education 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 education.

In view of the great contribution Chautauqua has made to American * life, I was glad to accept your in- _ yitation to speak. The dangers that face free education today were an added in- " ‘centive. I cannot discuss these ‘dangers with the brilliance or Jearning of some of our professional educators, I shall not attempt that. But as a parent and ‘as the chief executive of a great state I have had to deal with education, and I ‘know something * ‘about its problems.. I have learned that it is best to meet them squarely and with complete frank-

TWO CONCLUSIONS

Let me give you two of my fundamental conclusions at once, con"clusions that I have reached as a ' gcitzen and as the chief executive of Kansas:

In Kansas we believe that our schools—public, parochial, and private—must be kept free of all con‘trol by the Federal government. . In Kansas we insist that no teacher should be required to take ny oath not required of all other ‘citizens. Now let me discuss the backjground of study and experience ‘that led me to these conclusions. They have I roots far back in the history of education in our untry. Our forefathers knew that the . success of a free go ent depended upon an eg ted and in"formed citizenry. This is still true " today. Now, as then, public education is the best insurance that can be taken out by a democracy. The first school law enacted in e state of Illinois declared: “To ‘enjoy our rights and liberties, we must understand them.” © If we doubt this, we need merely to look at developments 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's t being educated up to the responsibilities of self-government. Fach of these failures provides ridence of the wisdom with which our forefathers laid the foundation for . our * educational system. For member, that in spite of their conviction in its supreme value, both . the nation and to the people

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of government. “This was not the way in which our educational system was developed. It was the resulf of patient labor, long struggle and sustained devotion.

As you all know, it took the offorts of a full generation to win the fight for free public schools supporfed by tax levies. In this fight, * the humiliating 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 recognized that an educations is the birthright of every American child, that to provide for it is a common obligation of the community and of the state.

This principle is the foundation upon which our tax-supported public school system has been built. At the same time, our schools have kept pace with the developments of modern life. The little red school house of the. affectionate recollecsy tion of the older. eperation was adapted to the'n of ‘a Simpler age. The cao of today faces the problems of more complex conditions.

Under the direction of a better educated and no less devoted teaching corps the ‘public schools have gone far beyond the three R's. They have developed in this way with the full approval and support of their public—a public which has always 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 liberality. One rung after another has been added to the ladder of free public education. Today we have the state universities, the agricultural oolleges, the vocational schools, the junior colleges, and the free public libraries. It is a truly democratic | ladder. Given the ability within himself, the child from any home can aspire to climb to the highest rung.

“PRICELESS ASSET

This freedom of educational opportunity has been one of the dy less assets of American life. has been one of the great unifying forces of our nation, It has helped to train the people for our kind of government. It has maintained democracy at ‘the grass roots.

this movement for flee public schools came from the people them-

At each stage in the growth, Whe remained

responsibility them. I ened government been required to assume

necessary to change any of the fundamental principles of: self-govern-ment to make the desired

been maintained. wanted

They | schools that would give their chil-

ple has made this country great. Throughout our history, religion and education have worked hand in hand. Each owes much to the other; neither can realize its full possibilities without the other,

It seems to me, this is largely the reason why, next to:our government, our educational system is our greatest public effort. It 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 results has been our leaders. We have always welcomed natural leaders, in education, religion, business and government. They could lead in a democracy, because their - purpose was service, not power for its own sake. Our system of free education has failed if class distinctions are . allowed, to develop in this country. We must look to on tédchers io see that they do not develop.

WARNS AGAINST AUTOCRACY

equally important, there must be no control of the source of news. But let me say here, it is to our everlasting credit that most of the great. gifts to. our educational in-,

1 stitutions have been made without

any strings attached to them. They have been kept singularly free from political influence or bureaucratic control. An excellent example of the freedom which exists today in our educational institutions is the

active interest always taken by

educators in our social, political and economic problems. In some instances, the arguments and conclusions advanced by our institu-, tions of learning have jarred the viewpoints of those who are unable to see the necessity for change. But many examples could be cited oi progressive policies in' gov-

ernment and in business which

have had their origin in our educational institutions. Education can usually be counted upon to encourage change when change means progress. Thus our educational system 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. wl

Today, perhaps to a greater degree than ever before, the control of our educational institutions must be kept in the hands of 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: educa-

tion. It is being made into a tool,

for autocratic purposes. In these countries free inquiry in the pursuit of enlightenment Sor us own

sake is being destroyed.

In these days of widespread

propaganda, it is imperative that our teachers be kept free and that our . educational institutions, our newspapers and the radio, be kept independent, either from control of autocratic government or from the influence of any selfish interest.

There must not be censorship of |

what is spoken or written, and,

SELF-SACRIFICE cep

If education is to vealine its trie goal, it can not confine itself to an academic discussion of life—it must become part of life itself. I believe education is making a great contribution to the solution of our dif- . ficulties. It is creating increased interest and stimilating discussion,

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1 “believe I am also in agreement with the majority opinion of teach-

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 a aren of freedom of speech, It is a matter of decency and respect for

their institutions. ‘However, we must not be afraid to follow the truth, wherever it may lead. Our attitude, in its; broad application, must remain that expressed by Thomas: Jefferson. In explaining the aims of the University of Virginia, he said: “This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human ‘mind.

low truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate error as long as reason .is left free to combat it.” ;

of the essentials of free government. It is the very bedrock of democracy. : We must ever remember that ‘academic freedom, political freedam, religious ‘ freedom and freedom: of opportunity, are all bound

will soont lead the others. In tain our freedom,

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the freedom of all. We should not overlook the fact,

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AUTO CRASH VICTIM FILES $35,000 SUIT

A $35,000 damage sult was on fil today in Marion Colinty Circui

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N, Wallace-st, and Herman M: 3870 Bethel-av. The complaint charges that Bert Lunn, 2946 N. Temple-av, the plaintiff, was hurled 50 feet by a truck driven by Mr. Furry, an employe of Mr. Mock. “Mr. Lunn is alleged to have been

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Applications for - om for competitive examinations to fill Federal : job. yvacancies are being received by the Civil Service Commission’ at Room 421, Federal Building, Frank J. Boatman, commission secretary, announced today. Positions open include auditing assistant, $1800 a year, and various grades of administrative officers under the Social Security Board at

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“ High’ Wage Average Levy $1868.

Belarics abit commissions Amount ing to $10,000 or more each were earned by ‘1560 Hoosiers in 1935, ac-

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250,655 persons who reported incomes from salaries, wages and commissions in 1935, ‘Dut. it it received $26,222,219, or 5.87 per cent, of the {total reported income.

taxpayers in the $1000-$1500 a year income class. The former group paid $246,622.19, an average of $158.00 each, while the latter paid $280,853.11 or an average of $2.27 a person. Taxpayers earning between $1000 and $1500 reported a total income of $151,862,311, but after deduction

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‘The 1560 big-income earners paid Mock, almost the same taxes as 123,777

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