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University Daily Kansan Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1963
UPI Analyst Views Goldwater Policies
Bv Harry Ferguson
By Harry Ferguson WASHINGTON — (UPI) — Sen. Barry Goldwater regards the federal government as a spendthrift giant who devotes too much time to poking his big nose into the private affairs of the taxpayers who support him. He wants the giant to flex his muscles a bit and slap down the communists.
"The farmer is told how much wheat he can grow," Goldwater says. "The wage earner is at the mercy of national union leaders whose great power is a direct consequence of federal labor legislation. The business man is hampered by a maze of government regulations, and often by direct government competition . . . increasingly the federal government sets the standards of education, health and safety."
It would require a small book to set down in detail Goldwater's entire political philosophy, but here is a summary of how he stands on the big issues today.
Foreign Policy
Favors breaking diplomatic relations with Russia and all other communist governments. Lukewarm toward the United Nations and would advocate withdrawing if Communist China were admitted. A tight blockade against Cuba, establishment of a single Cuban government in exile and the equipping of a Cuban exile army. Supplies and equipment to be supplied by air by
the United States if the exile army attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro. Foreign aid is too scatter gun and should utilize a "rifle approach" aimed at specific areas where we could gain advantage over the Russians. Approves of technical assistance to foreign nations and the concept of the peace corps. More foreign aid money should be put into loans, less into grants. Against the nuclear test ban treaty.
Goldwater personally is an integrationist. The Goldwater department store in Phoenix employs about 25 negroes and as adjutant general of the Air National Guard he was instrumental in desegregating the organization. Opposes the civil rights bill now before congress and believes there are already enough laws on the books if the executive branch of the government would only enforce them. Favors leaving, as much as possible, all civil rights matters to the individual states within the framework of the Supreme Court decision on schools and would not go any further than "moral persuasion."
Civil Rights
Taxes
Opposed in theory to the graduated income taxes but, realistically speaking, realizes it cannot be abolished. Opposes any tax reduction without a substantial cut in federal expenditures. Believes the proposed top corporation tax of 48 per cent is too high and the top of 70 per cent
on individual incomes is confiscatory. Believes present tax laws are too complicated and favors a complete new tax code. Strongly favors reduction in federal expenditures and deplores trend toward giving more power to federal government which he says has been going on for 30 years. Believes the agricultural program would be one of the best places to cut federal expenditures.
Welfare
Union leaders have too much power derived from federal legislation. Would not propose a national "right to work" law but has an amendment to the Taft-Hartley law giving the states the right to
Labor
when to drop the bomb. One of them said "Barry is kind of like that fellow in the story of the Gordian knot."
Some of Goldwater's bolder proposals are turning out to be both assets and liabilities. When he says he would break diplomatic relations with Moscow he is applauded by persons who think a tough line against Moscow is called for especially at a time when the Russians are embarrassed by food shortages and a quarrel with Red China.
Does not favor repealing any of the existing welfare programs, but would bar the introduction of any new ones. Would try to persuade the states that they should gradually take over the welfare program because they can do it cheaper. Social security should be made "flexible and voluntary." A man who thought he could provide better retirement for himself should not be forced to pay social taxes.
In an ancient city in Phrygia, King Gordius displayed the Gordian knot. It was an intricate weaving of bark that tied the pole of a wagon to the yoke, and an oracle had said whoever untied it would rule all Asia. Hundreds of persons tried and failed. One day Alexander the Great stood before the wagon and studied the knot. Irritated and unwilling to take the time to solve the problem, Alexander cut through the knot with one stroke of his sword.
His opponents cite the same fact in arguing that Goldwater is a reckless man willing to march up the brink of nuclear war, and they also mention his proposal to give tactical officers in the field discretion as to
Tie-ons Are Practical
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There is a fast growing fraternity of college men whose insignia is the crest of ROBLEE. Adhering to the "comfortable feel", they refuse to believe that good taste must carry a high price tag. This is why they have chosen ROBLEE. For the updated look of today's youth, without the high price.
The wrapped-up head takes over in the fall and winter millinery. New York dress designers such as Bill Blass and Jacques Tiffeau showed it. In the case of Blass, the covers were babushkas in everything from chiffon for evening to genuine leopard triangular scarf for day. Tiffeaul designed both fabric and fur hoods. The milliners also are in the act with tie-ons of both fur and fabric.
Politics
Would support a liberal Republican for President in 1964 and would expect liberal Republicans to support him if nominated. In his capacity as G.O.P. Senatorial campaign chairman has helped liberal Republicans in all elections. Says he went to New York City and helped raise campaign funds for Nelson Rockefeller's gubernatorial race.
decide whether there should be an open shop. In the absence of state legislation calling for a union shop, three would be an open shop.
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