Ike Can Halt Present Recession By Use of the Old Salvation-War
With the nation once again involved in war, manufacturers would once again receive fat contracts, they in turn would need more workers, the workers probably would land higher wages, have more purchasing power, and so on. It happened in World War I and II and it happened in 1950, thanks to the unsuccessful ex-haberdasher from Missouri.
Although the Democrats have confused the issue with joyful statements that the depression days of the 30s are just around the corner, it must be admitted that the GOP has a major problem on its hands—this so-called "recession."
To be specific, Ike probably could start the boom wheels turning again merely by letting the United States take over the fighting burden in Indo-China. This would be a relatively simple matter. Its surprising how quick red tape can be eliminated whenever service men are needed to clean up trouble spots.
Like a drowning man clutching for a piece of driftwood, anti-administration foes have hopped on the just-look-at-the-soaring-unemployment-lines bandwagon seeking rides that will land them plenty of 1954 election victories.
President Eisenhower can end this present slump overnight if he wishes to. For he can easily rely on that old depression salvation—war. But we don't think he's the type of individual who is willing to shove ground troops into battle in order to keep us prosperity at home. He has too much integrity for that.
For Harry Truman also had a recession problem a few years back. Business was slumping, although very slightly, in 1949. A few people were out of work—not many—but enough to create fear that unemployment would become a national headache.
But Harry was lucky. Through his efforts, American land and air forces were dispatched to Korea to stop the Communist tide. The industrial tycoons howled with glee. Here was a chance to pick up some quick—and very lucrative-profits. For it takes mass production and effective business techniques to turn out tanks and F-84s.
Then came that black day in July when a truce was signed. Immediately business became a bit slower. It wasn't long before the old cry of "depression" was heard.
Ike can see to it that conditions will be "normal" again by intervening directly in Indo-China. Not merely by providing technical aid, but by providing infantry divisions and F-84 wings.
We don't think he'll do this. He still has faith in truce negotiations and round table bull sessions. But if he ever does feel that the only way to resume prosperity is by use of more war, he'll at least be certain that the method will work. It always has. —Chuck Morelock
The fighting raged on for three miserable (for the GIs that is) years. Back home, the standard of living hit an all-time high. Business not only was humming—it was singing at the top of its voice.
This has been the case many times, for Switzerland has had a long history of being a neutral nation. The Swiss decided that peace was the best policy early in the 16th century and were at that time, able to sit out the lengthy thirty years war.
Again a conference between major powers is to be held in Geneva, Switzerland. On April 26 the Big Four-Red China meeting will hold the news spotlight of the world.
Big Four—Red China Meeting To be Held in 'Model' Nation The Greatest
This policy was continued and became understood and respected after the Declaration of Paris on Nov. 20, 1815. Throughout the two world wars Switzerland remained neutral, although the wars raged about her borders. This is due to several reasons: first, her geographical location, and second, the attitude of her people.
A small country lying in between France, Germany, Italy, and Austria it is set off from its neighbors by ranges of lofty mountains. The famed Alps and their sister range, the Jura mountains, provide refuge as well as livelihood for the Swiss people. The Alps draw many tourists each year with their trade and finances. Also in the Alps are great hydro-electrical power plants which supply the Swiss and their neighbors with electricity.
The largest city, Zurich, is about the size of Wichita, Berne, the capital, contains approximately 150-1000 inhabitants. Typical of the urban life are towns such as Zolfingen, Aaru, and Olten, which average about 10,000 persons each. The country as a whole is populated only by four and one-half million, with a land area comparable to twice that of New Jersey.
Not although she is neutral, but because she is neutral, can Switzerland render valuable service to the world's leading countries. The home and founder of the International Red Cross shows the solving of the conflict between neutrality and internationalism by the conception of a humanitarian mission.
The list of eminent political refugees for whom Switzerland has provided asylum includes Arnold of Brescia in the 12th century and Lenin in the 20th. Many Americans English, and French, to name but a few, escaped from the surrounding Nazi-held countries into Switzerland during the second world war and there found asylum for the duration.
The Swiss army is large in comparison to the size of the country, not in anticipation of conquest, but with a mind to defense. The Swiss have incorporated universal military training for four months, and after completion the male Swiss attends periodic three-week training sessions until his 60th year. One-fourth of the budget is set aside for the training and equipment of this national army.
The Swiss government is said to govern less than any country in the world. Switzerland is a model of democracy. The people seem to find unity in diversity, and there are four official languages. Most Swiss speak at least three of them.
Swiss neutrality is not only the local consequence of the geographical situation and small size. The multiplicity of races and languages also is closely connected, as are the aims and practices of the right of asylum.
Bob Worcester.
Surprisingly enough, it was good. After all the buildup, we weren't expecting too much, but it was almost as good as they said it would be. In fact it was one of the best movies we've seen recently.
But what about the movie?
They almost broke down the doors Friday and Saturday nights to see the "Glenn Miller Story." They came early, waited in long lines, and perhaps had to watch the movie from a seat in the first two or three rows.
It's amazing what publicity will do.
Of course, there was the famous Miller music. Anyone who appreciates the Miller style couldn't fail to enjoy the "Glenn Miller Story." Personally, we thought "In the Mood," "Pennsylvania 6-5000," "Little Brown Jug," and all the others guaranteed a pleasant evening, regardless of what else happened on the screen.
Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson, two of the more favorite screen personalities, certainly didn't detract from the presentation. We don't know if the late Miller and his wife were actually what they were portrayed to be, but if they were, we vote our approval.
But there was a story to go along with the music, and it wasn't a bad one. Those who have no particular liking for anything resembling Miller's style still could have been impressed. Even the tear-jerking sequence at the end was not overdone.
To put it frankly, we thought the "Glenn Miller Story" was the greatest, and if it isn't ranked as one of the top pictures of the year, at least we think it should be.
Sam Teaford
Honestly!
Page 2 University Daily Kansan Tuesday, March 23, 1954 LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Dick Bibler
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'Unknown' Labor Committees Should Receive a Bouquet
With the spring elections coming up, the All Student Council at its meeting tonight probably will devote most of its time and energy to political byplay.
In the spring of 1951, minimum student wages were 50 cents an hour. They were raised to 55 cents an hour through an effort similar to the one that the ASC is making now. In 1952, they were raised to 60 cents an hour. The present appeal proposes another 5-cents-an-hour pay raise.
Yet before this "big" business of the evening gets under way, it will be necessary to ask for the routine committee reports. The Student Labor Committee will give one of these reports, a noncontroversial one that is the result of months of hard work by six students.
The University Budget committee, which meets biannually, incorporates the ASC recommendation into its budget which is submitted to the State Legislature every two years. The Budget committee makes an allowance for the increased allotment, if approved by that committee.
There will be few, if any, objections to the report from the ASC members. It is our prediction that the ASC will approve it unanimously. Getting this approval, the committee will submit the report to the University Budget committee Thursday.
What is this little-known work by a practically unknown committee? What is it to which members of both (or three, whatever it is) political parties raise no objection? It's an appeal to raise the entire or students wages, over which there should be no quarrel from any quarter.
The present minimum wage is relatively low compared with the national wage scale of 75 cents an hour, but administration officials
are faced with the problem of hiring a few students at high wages or many students at lower wages. They wisely have chosen the latter, which the ASC approves heartily. Progress is slow, but the ASC hopes some day to reach the national scale.
The Student Labor committee has compared student wages and living costs at the University with the six other Big Seven schools. We hope these statistics, designed to help University-employed labor, have not been compiled for naught.
We believe that orchids or bouquets or (whatever it is one throws) should be tossed in the direction of the Student Labor Committee. Members are Roger Youmans, college junior, chairman; Lola Helm, college junior; Ralph Jones, engineering sophomore; Wilma Morton, education junior; David Leslie, college freshman, and Jack Byrd business senior.
It is the routine work, such as members of this committee have done, that some students (who shout that student government is "do-nothing") don't realize is being done by the ASC.
Tom Shannor
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