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University Daily Kansan Tuesday. May 15. 1956.
Bird Stories-Another Chapter
An open letter to the senior class gift committee of 1958.
Since the senior class has not selected the site or its gift of a four-foot bronze statue of a Kansas cavalry, we would like to offer two suggestions.
It is understandable that visitors from up the Law or underclassmen would and probably will make attempts to paint the new University statue. The oft-painted Jimmy Green proves this.
We would suggest that the committee look into the possibility of placing the statue at the top of a 10-foot column. This would set the Jayhawk up above the reach of most would-be defacers.
We would suggest two places to erect the Jayawk. First, the statue would make an impressive right if it were placed atop a column among the vergreens in the middle of the main entrance to Frank Strong Hall.
Our second choice is in the middle of the front lawn of Strong Hall opposite the state flag. Either would be an imposing site for the Jayhawk.
To the critics of the statue we say—hogwash. The addition of the statue will help improve the appearance of the campus. Such landmarks as the Chi Omega fountain, and now the Jayhawk, do much to improve the campus appearance.
Those who have visited the campuses of other schools understand and appreciate such additions to the campus landscape. Other campuses without such landmarks cannot hold a candle in most cases to those where efforts are made to erect symbolic and historical campus landmarks.
We are back of such an idea and hope that future groups will follow the example set by the Class of 56.
—Larry Stroup
History may well repeat itself at the Democratic national convention this summer. In 1948 southern Democrats bolted the party because of differences over the civil rights platform.The civil rights issue again appears a good possibility to split he Democrats.
Civil Rights Issue May Split Democrats
As things stand now, northern and southern democrats cannot see eye-to-eye on the Supreme Court's decision outlawing segregation in the public schools. The northerners are determined to prce desegregation on the South.
Southern whites are just as determined to resist the Supreme Court decision, which, of course, keeps Democratic leaders in the South from enforcing the decision if they want to remain in office.
Gov. James E. Folsum of Alabama found just how determined southern whites were two weeks ago when he ran for Democratic national committee on an anti-segregation ticket and lost overwhelmingly.
The conflict in the party reached its most crucial point two months ago when 96 southern congressmen issued a "Declaration of Constitutional Princples," attacking the Supreme Court ruling.
Several northern Democrats at first considered issuing a declaration of their own to defend the outlawing of segregation by the Supreme Court. They felt that something had to be done quickly to save the Negro vote in large northern cities. But they decided against a counter declaration for fear if developing open warfare within the Democratic party.
The Negroes hold the balance of power in the
North. In recent years they have been voting almost solidly Democratic, and should they either turn to the Republicans or even quit voting, the Democrats probably would lose several of the largest Northern states.
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Two of the four civil-rights bills now before the Senate Judiciary Committee are expected to pass soon. This will strengthen the Eisenhower Administration. These would provide for a bipartisan commission with subpoena powers to investigate violations of civil rights, and a civil-rights division in the Department of Justice.
of the largest number. Meanwhile, the Republicans are planning an all-out campaign to win over the Negro vote this fall.
Neither of the leading Democratic candidates, Adlai Stevenson or Estes Kefauver (D-Tenn), has the Negroes' acceptance on civil rights. Mr. Stevenson is highly unpopular because of his stand in favor of "gradualism," which to many means "never," and they are suspicious of Sen. Kefauver.
Sen. Kefauver says he is for integration, but he still may be heading for trouble. He has often been absent in Senate voting, and if he should miss voting on the four civil-rights bills, he may lose considerable Negro support. Each of the bills needs every "pro" vote to report them to the Senate. If Mr. Kefauver fails to vote on them, and they go against civil rights, rivals are sure to use it against him.
Negroes haven't as yet endorsed any specific candidate. They are waiting to see what kind of plank on civil rights the Democratic National Convention adopts.
—Kent Thomas
(Another in a series evaluating the major issues of the 1956 political committee.)
How Parties Stand On Foreign Aid
Foreign aid is certain to be a major issue in the election campaign this fall. And for the first time in a number of years, the Republican and Democratic parties have reversed their policies on foreign aid.
For the past two decades it has been the Democratic party which pushed foreign aid bills and sought both military and non-military aid or overseas neighbors.
The Republicans are seeking long- term foreign aid commitments while the Democrats are in favor of short-term assistance.
Now, and since 1952 when the republicans gained office for the first time in 20 years, the shoe is in the other foot.
It is a matter of voting record that in most cases, GOP congressmen stood against such foreign spending. Thus it was the Democrats who initiated such legislation during that period and the Republicans who opposed it.
Sen. Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.) pointed out the Democratic view when he said, "By the way of example, I merely cite the recent negotiations for United States assistance in constructing the Aswan dam in Egypt. Although the United States proposal involves only funds which are already available it will have the effect of committing the United States, morally at least, to continue to give such assistance as may be
necessary to complete the project."
Sen. Mansfield suggests that the United States begins a program of loans to backward countries "as distinguished from gifts." "There is no reason why the tremendous backlog of investment capital in this country could not be made available in underdeveloped areas of the world at extremely low rates of interest." Sen. Mansfield said.
Sen. Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) points out that while the total amount of these gifts is considerably less than one per cent of the gross national product, the Democratic party feels "that every cent (should) go to strengthen the economics of the democratic countries in question."
The Democrats feel that the administration already has enough funds available to take care of any emergency situation that might arise. They are against the administration's request to add to these funds now.
Why is the mutual security program necessary? Sen. Frank Carlson (R-Kan.) said: "The answer is simple and fast—the Communist threat. Today the free world is threatened by the most dangerous aggregation of aggressive power in human history. The Soviet Communists today are attempting to refurbish old hatreds and incite new—to drive a wedge with the solidarity of the free world."
"To defend ourselves and our partners against such aggression," Sen. Carlson added, "the United States has entered into mutual security agreements with nations of
President Eisenhower has stated: "No single country, even one so powerful as ours, can alone defend the liberty of all nations threatened by Communist aggression from without or subversion from within. Mutual security means affective mutual cooperation. For the United States this means that, as a matter of common sense and national interest we shall give help to other nations in the measure that they strive to do their full share of the common task."
Latin America, Europe, and Near East, Southeast Asia and the Far East and Pacific."
Sen. Carlson said "the United States has recognized that the best and most economical way to gain security and to provide the opportunity for peaceful progress is through a system of collective defense and economic cooperation for mutual benefit."
The President feels that the program of mutual security "is one of our most effective, most practical, least costly methods of achieving our international objectives in this age of peril."
LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Dick Bibler
The administration is pushing for more authority and funds to broaden the present program based upon the above mentioned policy.
Larry Stroup
It is this party clash over authority and extent of assistance that will project the foreign aid issue into the fall campaign.
The KU telephone switch board handles an average of 2300 calls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
"I KNOW SOMEONE FLUNKING IN EVERY ONE OF MY COURSES ~ ME."
News In Review
Ike Passes Another Test; But More Air Force Worries
The Democrats lost part of the effectiveness of their campaign issue concerning the President's health last week when President Eisenhower passed a physical check-up with "flying colors."
In the Pentagon, Gen. Nathan Twinning, Air Force chief of staff, told the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that he considers the United States armed might so great that no nation would dare attack us "this year." Also in Washington, Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson announced a production hike of B-52s.
Republicans showed surprise strength in the Indiana primary, a farm state which was expected to give the GOP trouble. Four other primaries were held-Ohio, West Virginia, Florida, and New Mexico.
MEXICO. The announcement of Walter George, Georgia senator, not to run for reelection cleared the way for Herman Talmadge to gain the senatorial seat.
Britain continued to have her troubles as the Cyprus situation grew worse. Two British soldiers were hanged by the rebel leaders convicted of murder and attempted murder. The incident also set off mob riots in Greece.
Hero Disappears
In England quite a stir was being kicked up over the mysterious disappearance of the World War II hero, Cmdr. Lionel Crabb. He disappeared April 19 after entering the water in diving equipment near the Soviet cruiser which brought Khrushchev and Bulganin on their visit to England. The ship was anchored in Portsmouth Harbor at the time. A full explanation is being demanded in the House of Commons.
French and rebel forces continued heavy fighting in Algeria as losses on both sides grew. The city of Constantine was raided by the rebels causing panic among the people and killing many. Running street battles filled the city.
At Eniwetok, the powerful H-bomb had to take a back seat to an even more powerful force—the weather. Unfavorable winds caused the scheduled blast to be postponed seven times.
AAU Is Condemned
Sen. Frank Carlson kept the AAU in the spotlight when he said that if the AAU does not correct "recent injustices" he would seek a Congressional review of its activities "with an eye to corrective legislation." In a speech before the Senate, he called the action against Wes Santee a "cruel move" and "saddening spectacle of irresponsibility."
At KU five alumni were selected
for the 1956 University and KU Alumni Association awards for distinguished service to mankind. The honor is the nearest thing the University comes in giving honorary degrees.
Louis Stroup
Editor:
.. Letters ..
With keen interest we read the letter to The Daily Kansan addressed by our two Turkish friends on the campus.
campus.
To be sure, we disagree with some of the points raised therein. For example, the statement that we have solicited signatures at campus meetings for the termination of British colonialism and oppression in Cyprus does not coincide with the truth.
On the other hand, the suggestion that an Eastern Mediterranean joint exhibit be held next year meets with our approval. Let us hope that it will also be endorsed by the foreign students concerned who will be at KU in 1956-57.
wombat Margarita Pipinopoulou, Larissa, Greece graduate student; Themis Zanettos, Cyprus graduate student; Andreas Gerakis, Athens, Greece junior; Demetrios Moutsanides, Athens, Greece graduate student; Evangelos Kalambokides, Athens, Greece graduate student; Sotirios Boukis, Athens, Greece junior.
KU in 1936. 6. In fact its a pity our two Turkish friends did not propose the arrangement in question* instead of withdrawing from this year's festival. Had they done so, we would have accepted and no misunderstanding would have arisen.
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