Page 2 University Daily Kansan Monday, Oct. 18, 1954 Saltonstall, Furcolo Battle for Senate Seat (Editor's Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles on this fall's key political races.) The Massachusetts senatorial race promises to be one of the hardest fought and closest races in the political history of the predominantly Democratic state. The two contenders for the much-sought-after seat in the Senate in the 84th Congress are Republican Leverett Saltonstall, chairman of the Armed Forces committee, and Democratic Foster Furcolo, Massachusetts state treasurer. There has been no 'front porch' campaigning for either of these men. They are both experiencing tough competition —grass roots' politicking has been their by-word for the past several months. It is said that the tall, lean, 62-year-old political veteran, Sen. Saltonstall, has a good chance to hold the Senate seat which he has held for two terms. This typical 'Down-Easter' also has two elections to the governorship to his credit. Even the Democrats in Massachusetts speak highly of him. Some Democrats say that if he should go down in November it would be wholly due to fear and dislike of what the Republicans are doing nationally. Sen. Saltonstall, when he began his campaigning, reviewed the record of President Eisenhower and compared it with his own record. The fact that predictions are in his favor does not give this number one votegetter an excuse to sit back and wait for the votes. Massachusetts Republicans are more frightened than usual this year because of the recent election which took place in their neighbor state, when Democraticgov. Muskie was elected—the first Democratic governor to be elected there in 20 years. They believe that the trend will reflect on the gubernatorial, House, and Senate races in Massachusetts. To double this Democratic threat to the Republicans, the fact that Massachusetts has been predominantly Democratic for 20 years—or more—is not a very comfortable political situation—GOP-wise. Despite the fact that his Republican opponent might have a political edge, Mr. Furcolo, considered one of the rising stars of the Democratic party, is not by any means sitting back waiting for results. He is well aware that there is no substantial Democratic state machine. He also is aware that the Democratic candidates have gained much popularity with various ethnic groups and, by the same token, he knows that these ethnic groups are not under party control. One of the most important political factors in the state is the Roman Catholic church, along with basic, bread and butter issues such as jobs, income, and security. Mr. Fureolo is a Catholic and is slowly boring his way through the heavy Irish-Catholic vote of Boston. But Mr. Fureolo cannot be too sure this strong Catholic vote will be in his favor. Both sides have need to be over-cautious. The candidates' qualifications are amazingly similar. Both come from good families, Saltonstall's a little more distinguished than Mr. Furcolo's, since one of his ancestors was the Irish governor, John Sullivan. Mr. Furcolo's father was a doctor who came to the United States from his native Italy and knew little English. Both have had an excellent education—Sen. Saltonstall was graduated from Harvard Law school—Mr. Furcolo was graduated from Yale Law school. Both are well-liked in their state. The national Republican platform has been "Peace, Progress, and Prosperity," and it is true that there have been some new and sound policies introduced pertaining to government spending, taxes, and management of debt. But in Massachusetts, the Republicans are disturbed because unemployment is relatively high. The Eisenhower administration has moved some federal regional offices out of the state and has closed down or trimmed employment in important defense agencies. This problem gets right down to the voter's personal life—and he is not going to take it for very long, if he can help it. On the whole, Massachusetts is apparently not to be considered safe by Republicans. This is why Sen. Saltonstall has practiced "brass" campaigning. This is why President Eisenhower himself is going to do some local politicking. Another thing the Massachusetts GOP is worried about is the senator's age. Despite his ample political past, it is one factor that neither side will make light of. Sen. Saltonstall is 62—Mr. Furcolue is 43. On the other hand, the voters, when they go to the polls, will be thinking of the background and known capabilities of each. On this count, Sen. Saltonstall is in the lead. Mr. Furcolo is young, with not too many years behind him to be able to boast of a brilliant career, two election to the governorship of Massachusetts, and 10 years in the Senate. chusetts, and 10 years ago. A number of disgruntled Democrats recently have enlisted with the bipartisan good government group in Boston. As observers of the Massachusetts senatorial race have said, it is going to be a close race, a hard won race, and a shaky race. Karen Hilmer French Fear of Strong Germany Overplayed This thing of a re-armed Germany overrunning France and the rest of Western Europe again is being vastly overplayed. But there's another fear which we think is valid. This second fear arises from the German wish for a whole Germany. John Goormaghtigh, Carnegie foundation author of International Conciliation Bulletin No. 488, calls attention to this fear when he says the chief French fear of a rearmed Germany arises from the possibility that the West German government may strike eastward in an attempt to recapture lands which are in effect still occupied by the USSR. Russia has not ended its war with Germany. There is little reason to believe that Germany has ended its war with Russia. Germany would be better off economically if united. East Germany has traditionally been the food basket of West Germany, and while the western sector has accomplished a tremendous post-war industrialization, there is reason to believe this industrialization would have been even more rapid and accomplished with a lot more comfort to the German people if the two sectors had been united. A common language, traditional ties and nationalism on both sides of the Iron Curtain also will be strong factors pushing toward an eventual German unity. So far the U.S., France, and Great Britain have been completely unsuccessful in negotiations with Russia to unify the country. This lack of success provides a strong stimulus to German bitterness. 10-18 POST HALL SYNDICATE LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Dick Bibler "Well. now. I thought it was odd they wanted to work for nothing." Across College Campuses- Minnesota U. Daily Loses Cut, Prints Caption Anyway At Minnesota university the newspaper came out with a caption but no picture, and at Iowa State college the journalism students have decided that the Yankees have had a rough year of it, what with losing Marilyn et al. Oregon State—Preparations are rapidly being ignored for a "crazy dance" to be held on the campus sometime this week. According to the student paper complete oddballs are working on the decorations, so a somewhat mixed-up mess is expected. The decorations chairman explained that "some idea of the kind of decorations wanted has been formulated, but we would rather not disclose it because it is far out of the realm of anyone's understanding. even the committees. Minnesota University—Readers of the student newspaper here were more than dumbfounded to find a blank space over a caption that told them the people in the picture were gathered around a bonfire. Next day the paper explained that the engraving of the picture was lost at press time so they just went ahead without the picture. You see, it can happen to the best of us papers. Iowa State College—The Journalism students have decided that it has been a "tough" year for the Yankees. "First the Yankees lose the pennant and now DiMaggio loses Marilyn." One Man's Opinion Also with such a large amount of new alfalfa planted the price is sure to be knocked out from under it. The only thing that kept the crop down and the price up this year was the extreme dry weather. However, most of the farmers got a good first cutting, and some got a good second cutting. This will be enough to knock the price some. Sen. Andrew Schoeppel, at a political rally in Lawrence Wednesday night, said he thought Ezra Benson's agricultural program was very liberal and progressive and offered the farmers considerable leeway. He of course was referring to the fact that farmers could plant anything that they wanted to on the acres not controlled by wheat and corn allotments. This may be very generous, but we don't understand the reasoning. This year the farmers in this area, and for that matter in other areas, planted increased amounts of soybeans, milo, and alfalfa. As a result the soybean crop is expected to set a new record this year, and then Secretary Benson can start worrying about controls for soybeans. This could result in acreage allotments for soybeans too. Dana Leibengood Dailu Hansan University or Kansas Student Newpaper News Room, KU 251 Ad Room, KU 376 Member of the Kansas Press association, National Editorial association, Inland Daily Press association, Associated Press represented by the National Advertising service, 420 Madison ave., N.Y. Mail subscription rates: $3 a semester or $4.50 a year (add $1 a semester if in Lawrence). Published at Lawrence, Kan., every afternoon during the week, Sundays, University holidays and examination periods. Entered as second class matter, Sept. 17, 1910, at Lawrence, Kan., post office under act of MARCH 3, 1879. EDITORIAL. STAFF Editorial Editor ... Court Ernst Editorial Assistants. ... Gene Shank BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Dave Riley Advertising Mgr. 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