Reds Ask Nations To Meet on Crisis
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London—(U.P.)—Communist China admitted today the Formosa crisis has reached the "dangerous" stage and called for a 10-nation conference as proposed by Russia to ease the tense international situation. ___
At the same time Moscow radio broadcast a commentary in the official Communist newspaper Pravda rejecting as a "swindling maneuver" reported British attempts to catch a chase in which Russia dispute by getting Generalissim Chiang Kai-shek to withdraw from Quemoy and Matsu islands.
But Peiping rejected Nationalist Chinese participation in such a conference and said it should be limited to a discussion of "U.S. aggression"—the same line it took in rejecting United Nations discussion of the crisis.
Moscow called the maneuver a "swindle" on grounds the Chinese Communists had every right not only to the off-shore islands in dispute but Formosa and the nearby Pescadores as well.
The Chinese request was made in an editorial in the Peiping People's Daily, official organ of the Peiping regime, and broadcast by Red China's New China N e w s agency.
The Peiping Peoples Daily backed to the hilt the Russian Feb. 4 proposal for a 10-nation conference sponsored by India, the Soviet Union, and Britain to be held either in Shanghai, or New Delhi before the end of the month.
Britain, which has taken an active role in trying to ease the tense situation, rejected the Soviet proposal because it barred Nationalist China from a seat at the conference table.
"The Soviet proposal for an international conference on the dangerous situation in the Taiwan (Formosa) area opens a new road for easing tension in the Taiwan area and the Far East," the Chinese Communist editorial said.
"This is a further effort by the Soviet Union to ease tension in the Far East," the editorial said.
Income Tax Is Lee's Target
New York — (U.P.)—Gov. J. Bracken Lee of Utah said last night that legislators in Washington who campaigned in 1952 on a platform to cut spending and reduce taxes began giving away more money as soon as they were elected.
The Republican governor, who recently criticized President Eisenhower as being disloyal to his party, spoke at a meeting at Hunter college sponsored by the Alliance, Inc., an anti-Communist organization.
In attacking federal spending, Gov. Lee called for repeal of the 16th amendment which gives the government power to tax. The government, Gov. Lee said, should turn taxing powers over to the states, which would inspect the budget and cut out "wasteful billions" spent in foreign and federal aid.
"We must give the government back to the people," he said. "There has been talk of a third party to elect the people we want to serve us. But this is expecting too much of human nature."
"We must instead try to waken the people to the danger of the power that people get when they go to Washington and get hold of the money that comes in through the 16th amendment. It is the power to tax every single dollar we have."
Gov. Lee said he was disappointed with legislators who, he felt, had not kept their promises to reduce federal spending. He said it was "disgraceful" that Congress wants to vote itself a pay increase.
Buehler Lauds Art of Oratory
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The oration was given a place in art by Dr. E. C. Buehler, professor of speech, who spoke yesterday in Green hall to prepare those interested in entering the annual oratory contest sponsored by Delta Sigma Rho, honorary forensic fraternity, to be held March 16.
"I think that at the oration is speech-making at its very best," he said. "It is your best speech dressed up, and the best part of your nature in it. It is a portrait of an idea. . . It is basically an art."
To illustrate he compared the candid camera snapshot to a finished portrait. Like the portrait the idea in ortaey must be defined and polished, he said.
Dr. Buehler gave emphasis to the personal angle. He said that constructing and delivering an oration creates character building and personality development. "There is a good deal of you in the speech. . . a personal venture."
He named the public address system, group discussion, and radio as contributing to the decline of oratory, which has lost popularity steadily since the time of William Jennings Bryan.
"I don't believe, though, that oratory has lost its significance. . . It is the aristocrat of all speaking performances," he said.
Pep Clubs to Hold Dance Tonight at 8
The KuKu club, men's pep organization, made final plans for tonight's pep club sponsored dance at a meeting of the group last night in the Union. The dance, which is led by Jake Frostwashae, Jay Janes, and Red Peppers, will be in the Union ballroom at 8 p.m. today.
In other action, the KuKu's discussed plans for participation in the half time pageant at the dedication of the fieldhouse. All four pep organizations will take part in the ceremonies.
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Friday. February 18. 1955 University Daily Kansan
—Kansan photo by Pete Ford
CATHEDRAL PIX—Dr. Clarence Ward, Humanities lecturer, showing two English cathedral photos he took, which are now on display in Marvin hall. In his three-day visit here, Dr. Ward gave lectures on history, architecture, and the history of art.
-Kansan photo by Pete Ford
Enjoy Cuban Culture Instructor Tells Club
Rodolfo A. Suarez, assistant instructor of Spanish, yesterday urged students to visit Cuba and enjoy both the conventional tourist attractions and the more intellectual pleasures resulting from an acquaintance with Cuban culture. He spoke to the El Ateneo language club.
Mr. Suarez, a native of Cuba, discussed the country's contributions to literature, medicine, and history. He also showed pictures of El Morro castle, the cathedral which houses Christopher Columbus's bones, and other scenes of Havana.
The 36 club members sang popular Spanish songs and competed in a Spanish scrabble contest before Mr. Suarez's talk. The El Ateneo meetings are held entirely in Spanish.