University Daily Kansan Wednesday, April 29, 1953
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Red 'Peace Dove' Bears Watching
The past week Americans have seen the words "peace" used time and again in reference to the Soviet "good will" offensive—the first sign of a thaw in the cold war.
Since Stalin's death and Premier Malenkov's "assumption" of power, a series of events have been heralded out of Russia with blatant urgency that supposed to point the way to dove is in order.
The first overture was Malenkov's inaugural speech in which he affirmed that there were no issues between the Soviet Union and the United States which could not be solved by peaceful means. This was shortly followed by the unexpected admittance of 10 touring American newspaper editors behind the Iron Curtain and into Russia itself.
Then at Russia's request Soviet and British representatives began a series of Berlin meetings to find means to avoid further airplane incidents over Germany. Gathering momentum, the Red peace drive brought forth a proposal for a four-power conference on a German peace treaty. Meanwhile, Soviet controls on the Berlin highway were virtually ended.
In the United Nations the Russian delegation agreed to the western choice of Dag Hammarskjoeld as the new secretary-general. Later a Brazilian resolution expressing hope for
Letters
by Dick Bibler
Letter Retraction Asked by Senior
I would like to retract certain portions of my letter that appeared in the Daily Kansan April 20.
I stated that Joe Wimsatt, as president of Pachacamac in 1951, made certain remarks concerning the attitude of Pach on independent housing; namely that it was against such housing because it thought that Greeks ought to live better and because it thought that with decent independent dormitories, it would be more difficult to get pledges.
At that time, Wimss was not president, nor did he hold any other elective office. I was misinformed. Wimss has told me he did not make the above statements, nor do they represent his opinion.
Although I reaffirm the statements were made, I should like to apologize to Wimsatt for imputing them to him. He was present when they were made, but he did not make them.
I hope this will clear up any misunderstanding. I am sincerely sorry for any unfavorable comment it may have caused.
Donald Steinberg College senior
an early peace in Korea was unanimously approved.
In the Far East, on March 28 Pecking radio said its government was willing to accept the UN offer on the exchange of sick and wounded prisoners, which finally culminated last week in "Operation Little Switch," which freed UN prisoners.
United Nations negotiators moved closer to the resumption of full-blown Korean armistice talks—now in progress—after Chinese Premier Chou En-Lai firted successfully with the West.
All the Red manuees can be re-
reach on categories: Talk and
Tokenages
There were words of "peace." But what lay behind them?
President Eisenhower slashed through the maze April 16. He said that if the USSR were sincere, these actions are expected: an honorable visit to Korea; an endangered Korea; an end of fighting in Indochina and Malaya; a free and unified
Germany; an early Austrian peace treaty; full independence of Eastern European nations; and atomic and other armaments limitations with UN inspection.
Where we go from here depends on Russia's actual intentions. With a conflict over leadership of the Presidium, Russia may simply want an in foreign activities unit to the home leadership question is resolved.
The world political balance is shifting. The West finds itself in the unique position of calling the jig for a change.
So far the advantages of the Russian "peace" offensive seem to be on our side. The world must wait and see.
Jerry Knudson
They'll have to stop and consider another Republican powerhouse—Sen. Eugene Millikin of Colorado.
Colorado's Millikin Quietly Gains More Power in GOP
Sen. Millikin, who bears the title of "Mr. Conservative," is rated second in GOP power in Senate only to Sen. Taft. And rumors have it that Sen. Millikin soon may exceed Mr. Taft in importance concerning the tough job of executive-Congressional relationships.
Democrats hopeful of returning to power in 1954 are in for a surprise if they think the real power of the GOP is tied up in just two men—President Eisenhower and majority leader Robert A. Taft.
Sen. Millikin's power cannot be attributed to his length of service. He arrived in the Senate in 1941. In terms of seniority, he's No. 21, and a modest eight among GOP senators.
His importance has come from his mastery of mediation. While Democrats were in command of both houses, Sen. Millikin was the glue that kept the split-ridden Republican senators together. Without his work, the GOP might have degenerated into factions, with the result that the party would have no chance of returning to power.
Two other important sources of authority make him a powerful figure in the GOP. He's chairman of the Republican Conference, the committee of all Senate Republicans, and the State Finance committee.
His occasional speeches to the Senate floor have gained him widespread respect. He rarely resorts to drama to put his point across; his main weapon is cold, relentless logic often bolstered by satire and ridicule.
The junior senator from Colorado
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is very much like Sen. Taft as far as domestic viewpoints are concerned. He has voted against almost every Democratic internal program. But he is much more of an internationalist than the senator from Ohio in that he has supported most of the major postwar foreign aid programs.
He has considered the possible net results from all angles before giving his stamp of approval. He hasn't been eager to spend $500 million of the taxpayer's money unless assured that the expenditure will benefit this country and the foreign nation concerned. This has prompted him to vote for almost every economy amendment that has arisen in connection with the bills.
The GOP faces an acid test in 1954. If the party can get over the hump, the Republicans should be solidly entrenched in Washington for years to come. If they can accomplish this control, much of the credit probably will have to go to Sen. Eugene Millikin of Colorado.
—Chuck Morelock
Little Man on Campus
"Well, anyone who takes 'Modern Dance' deserves a 'Charley-borse.'"
Uncouth 'Social Circles' Mar Band's Concert
Only those who sit and chatter like the Four Corners social circle thus prohibiting the majority of those who came to hear the performance.
Who is more rude than the person who insults a group of artists by coming late to a performance?
Strangely, however, these seem to be the same people. At least that was the case at the University Band's spring concert.
From clacking heels coming in 45 minutes late, to the eight snickering and joking boys in the balcony, the entire program was made miserable for most by the constant noise.
Two groups, then, did what they could to upset the polished job of Prof. Russell Wiley and his masterful musicians.
One solution for the first group—lock the doors at the starting time. We think that would get both groups.
—Clarke Keys
Government, Get Out!
John L. Lewis, the master showman and chief politician of labor, has played his trump card to try to kill the growing anti-labor sentiment which he helped to create throughout the nation.
Appearing before a Senate caucus, he surprised many when he recommended that the Taft-Hartley and Wagner acts be repealed.
Lewis Urges End to All Labor Laws
If Mr. Lewis' recommendation is adopted, federal government's part in labor-management relations would go back to the early '30s.
Mr. Lewis believes Congress should "leave the Norris-La Guardia and Clayton acts as the federal rule and guide in the field of labor-management relations."
The shrewd labor boss has appealed to management, which hates the Wagner act, to join forces with labor, which hates the Taft-Hartley act, to get rid of both acts.
This would give employees and employers an opportunity to practice genuine collective bargaining without government interference once more. The brooding shadows which have hovered over all bargaining tables would be dispelled, he said.
"Nine times out of ten, labor disputes would be more quickly settled if both parties knew that
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there was no forum for their settlement other than the collective bargaining table.
"When government is permitted to inject itself into our affairs, all matters that it handles are settled on the basis of expediency, usually political. There is no hope that laws and government can settle our problems as well as we can," he said.
Mr. Lewis would keep the federal mediation and conciliation service, but would abolish all other government agencies dealing with settlement of labor disputes.
Labor unions, relatively weak before 1933, massed most of their present power since that date. If Congress passed on the recommendation, 20 years of constructive labor legislation would be wiped out.
Just what is this labor politician up to, and how has he come to the conclusion that going backwards is better than going ahead?
—Rozanne Atkins
One of the Kansan's editorial writers sat down the other day to whomp out a piece about spring fever, but couldn't get any farther than the lead. The reason? Spring fever . . .
Seniors avoided a gift situated on a hillside because they had no assurance that Buildings and Grounds department would let it alone. They love to dig.
Short Ones
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The citizens of Ehuns, France, re-elected their 101-year old mayor to his 75th year of office. And the Republicans thought they had it bad.
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A supreme court jury, comparing photographs from two nudist magazines with the famous nude calendar of Marilyn Monroe to determine whether the magazines were obscene, couldn't agree. Now another jury will have the job. Any volunteers?
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Seven New Jersey schoolboys played hooky the other day, and turned in excuses that they had been ill. A newspaper photograph of a home run sailing over the fence at Yankee stadium showed all seven in the stands. Better luck next time.