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University Daily Kansan
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Friday. April 17, 1953
Publick Occurrences BOTH FORREIGN AND DOMESTICK
CAMPUS
Friday, April 17, 1953
Graduating seniors will soon be heard making their annual complaints about the cost and red tape involved in graduation. But they're really only covering up for their excitement.
It won't happen right away, but Templin hall probably will be the next victim of the dormitory replacement program. Age and proximity to "scholarship row" make the hall a likely candidate for replacement by another men's scholarship hall.
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If the weather cooperates, look for a record crowd here this weekend for the relays and exposition. Renewal of the parade and the presence of several Olympic stars are big drawing cards. Bad weather has been a feature of the event since 1948.
STATE
Kansas Democrats who view with hopeful eyes Republican troubles in the Roberts case and Fatzer-Hall vs. Arn controversy may be sadly disappointed if they expect to capitalize. Republicans are past masters in overcoming "grass roots" movements in Kansas.
NATION
Our candidate for "gadget-of-the-year"—a recently invented dial-controlled attachment which automatically shuts off a garden hose or sprinkler at any predetermined time. Busy homeowners and lazy businessmen will appreciate it.
Although Congress is likely to pass the Tidelands oil bill, don't expect that to settle the question. In several decisions the Supreme court has ruled that the federal government has supreme authority in the disputed areas. The legality of other aspects of the question may involve a long-drawn-out court review.
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Don't be surprised if the tariff question turns out to be one of the biggest headaches of the Eisenhower administration. In asking extension of the reciprocal trade agreements act, Ike has asked for a year's truce, but protectionist groups may yet cause a deep rift within the party.
Silence is said to be golden, so look for Adlai Stevenson to make his present silence pay off in both the 1954 and 1956 elections. While Ike is busy here at home, Adlai is quietly gathering information and friends on a tour of the world's trouble spots.
WORLD
Some predict the Chinese Communists are moving to create a puppet border state of their own, to be carved from the present four countries of Burma, Thailand, Viet-Nam and Laos. The Reds have sent a 30,000-man army into Laos. Burma already has appealed to the UN.
Expect a renewed squabble between Spain and the Vatican on the question of the extent of the church's ideas of control of schools.
- A pool of rail, road, and water transport systems of 20 European countries seems to be the next step toward the economic integration of the Old World. Discussions on this subject are being held in Paris, and delegates of 16 nations agreed last month on the creation of a "green pool" for agricultural and dairy products.
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Marshal Tito has almost certain assurance of Western aid for Yugoslavia if enemies attack his country. The reason: rich new lodes of uranium have been discovered in Yugoslavia. Kept secret until now, the $30 million World Bank loan made recently to Yugoslavia was for development of the mining. Both East and West need uranium, so Tito is in a very strategic position.
It may be a little early to be worrying about it, but look for Charles Laughton to be a candidate for the year's best supporting actor award for his portrayal of King Herod in "Salome."
MOVIES
This has been an unlucky year for the Democrats.
Fate Helps GOP's Campaign Pledge
In regard to taxes, John Taber, chairman of the House Appropriation committee, took advantage of a new fervor in the House due to the POW pact to cut appropriations all along the line. Also Daniel Reed, chairman of the Ways and Means committee, has now hope for his tax-cutting bill, now bottled up in the House Rules committee.
And now it seems even fate has double-crossed the party. An unexpected reversal in Russian foreign policy is providing the Republics with an unlooked-for possibility to live up to campaign promises on Korea, taxes, and the budget.
Certainly many Americans expect the recent prisoner exchange pact may be the first stepping stone to the "peace" General Eisenhower promised the nation.
Republicans also see new possibilities of cutting down the budget by reducing military expenditures, which would include slowing down the draft and reducing the personnel of training divisions in the U.S., halting construction of more stand-by armament plants and concentration of production in fewer factories, and altering the balance between the three armed services.
Although the brighter outlook in Korea may afford the Republicans the opportunity to live up to many of their campaign promises, it also might produce the effect the Kremlin is obviously counting on and set a stage for a series of real disasters.
Such disasters include an economic stampede by Congress which would shred defense appropriations and national security, a recession, and a complacent frame of mind which might cause the collapse of the NATO. —Rozanne Atkins
Politicos Shifted
The "Politico's Proving Ground" public service commentary feature usually found on this page has been moved to page eight of this edition because of space limitations.
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Bungling of Political Issues Chief Fault of Ike Regime
Even Republicans nowadays are beginning to recognize the biggest weakness of the Eisenhower administration. It wouldn't do for a Democrat to point it out, but when a dyed-in-the-wool Republican declares it, that is something!
Alf M. Landon told the Topeka Optimists club recently, "The real weakness of the national administration so far has been its handling of party affairs."
"The administration has been inept in dealing with party politics. Virtually every major political problem has been bungled—starting with Secretary of Defense Wilson's appointment and ending with Ambassador Bohlen's," he said.
Mr. Landon offers a solution to prevent "brawlings that delight the Democrats" so much. That is to halve speaker Martin and quarter Senator Taft so they'll go farther, because "if Speaker Martin and Sen. Taft had helped manage the appointments" this bungling wouldn't have happened. —Rozanne Atkins
The sailor who completed a year's college credits during his 52 days in a submarine (Operation Hideout) has our admiration. Wonder if the Navy can release surplus subs to worried University students?
Turkey is becoming a common item in government-subsidized school lunches. The kids probably gobble it up.
STOP
... hunting for a good place to eat!
the best food in town
is found at the
CASTLE TEAROOM
1307 Mass.
Phone 149
CHEER FOR THE K.U. RELAY TEAM
And there's just one other thing that people cheer as much about. The delicious bakery goods at
DRAKE'S
BAKERY
Stop in for some delicious doughnuts, cupcakes or pastries while in Lawrence.
DRAKE'S
"Drake's for Bakes"
907 Mass.
Phone 61