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UN Not Changed By Dag's Death
By Martha Moser
Two political science faculty members agreed Friday that the death of Dag Hammarskjold, the late Secretary General of the United Nations, would not change the operation of the U.N.
Prof. Laird and Klaus Pringsheim, instructor of political science, discussed the effect of Dag Hammarskjold's death on the U.N. at this fall's first Current Events Forum. About 50 persons attended.
Discussing the effect of Hammarskjold's death on the U.N., Mr. Pringshein said that while the U.N. lost its most valuable member, his death would not alter the U.N. The U.N. could find a new man, he said.
"IHIS DEATH," MR. PRINGSHEIM said, "has started Russia on a new campaign of the Troika system to make the U.N. powerless. But their efforts have found no success. However, his death does not help the Soviet Union — it has merely removed one of their targets. They will have to find a new one."
Prof. Laird agreed later that no man was indispensable. He said that the U.U. would not be changed by Hammarskjold's death because the smaller nations would not allow Russia to get away with the Troika system.
The Troika system is a device to reduce the power of the secretary general by replacing the office with a three-man committee.
Prof. Laird said he did not think the person replacing Hammarskjold necessarily needed to be of more stature than Hammarskjold but should be one who was respected throughout the world and who could mediate in the East-West struggle. He said Prime Minister Nehru of India, was this person.
Mr. Pringsheim suggested that because of the Secretary General's immense responsibilities, a person of even greater stature than Hammarskjold should become the next Secretary General. He did not mention a particular person for this position.
NEHRU HAS PRESTIGE all over the world," Prof. Laird said. "He is loved in Washington and hated in Russia one day and hated in Washington while loved in Russia the next."
Prof. Laird disagreed pointing out that smaller nations have held increasingly important voices in the U.N. General Assembly.
THE TWO MEN DISAGREED on what constituted the U.N.'s power. Mr. Pringsheim maintained that the U.N. is only as effective a weapon for world peace as the two major powers, Russia and the U.S., would let it be.
"President Kennedy has said that the Secretary General is a servant of the General Assembly. This I suggest, Mr. Pringsheim, is why the General Assembly is becoming an important voice and representing smaller nations," Prof. Laird said.
MR. PRINGSHEIM countered later:
"Does this mean these countries can tell the U.N. or Russia or the U.S. what to do, that we (the U.S.) will let the good sense as expressed by the majority in the U.N. guide us?"
Mr. Pringsheim said he did not think either major power would heed a U.N. appeal for peace if a smaller nation were to antagonize it. Although, he said, the U.S. might be slightly more inclined not to ignore the U.N.
"I believe." Mr. Pringsheim said, "we are faced by two super powers and actions are hinged largely on what they do and not on what the Secretary General says. Big decisions are made outside the U.N. The fate of the world is being decided outside."
KU Traffic Record Still Intact After Near-Miss
The death of Joseph M. O'Brien of Kansas City, Mo., who died Wednesday after a car collision on Oct. 8, came close to ruining one of KU's most cherished records.
O'Brien was riding in a small European car that careened over the center strip at 1930 Naismith Dr., smashing into a second car headed north in the other lane.
The accident missed occurring within the boundaries of the University by one block. Had the accident occurred one block further north, a fatality free traffic accident record going back at least to 1948 would have been ruined.
Considering the way a very small minority abuse the privilege of driving on campus streets, he said, the no-fatality record is always hanging by a thin thread.
The man who is perhaps most concerned about the campus traffic safety record, Joe G. Skillman, chief of campus police, made the observation about the recent fatal accident.
Four other accidents involving lesser injuries took place within an hour of the one which ended in death for O'Brien. All were within a short distance of the campus and involved college students.
Probably one reason the present record exists is that about 90 per
An undetermined amount of damage was done early Sunday morning to about nine cars parked in the Alpha Tau Omega lot at 1425 Tennessee St.
Nine Cars Damaged in ATO Parking Lot
"The maximum speed limits do not necessarily mean they can be carried out over the campus. They must be adjusted to the particular situation," he said.
Robert Gollier, Ottawa senior, noticed the damaged oars and made a report to campus police about 2 a.m.
Chief Skillman noted that night drivers in particular have a tendency to push the speed limits above the maximum because of the assumption that the dangers are less.
cent of the traffic on major campus streets is held below the maximum speed limit, the chief commented.
Republicans to Meet
The crash that claimed O'Brien's life came shortly after midnight.
The surest way to prevent war is not to fear it.—John Randolph
Lawrence police said air was let out of tires, at least two headlights were smashed, license tags were bent, radio aerials and side view mirrors were broken.
The Republican party state chairman will speak at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union.
Monday, October 16, 1961 University Daily Kansan
Donald Schnacke, state party chairman, will speak on the effect of the Young Republicans at KU on state politics.
Jerry Dickson, chairman of the Young Republicans at KU, said that Mr. Schnecke speaks to many campus groups.
To rejoice in the prosperity of another is to partake of it.—William Austin
He who is plenteously provided for from within, needs but little from without.—Goethe
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