Lee Sheppeard
Humor Magazines Take Second Place
A lot of humor magazines are received at the Journalism building in the Sour Owl exchange, but for really hilarious reading, none of them can compare with another publication—the 1951 annual report of the "Partisan Republicans of California." Excerpts follow:
"The objective of the Partisan Republican movement can be summarized in one sentence: it is To Prevent the New-Deal Communist Axis From Capturing the Republican Party From Within.
"The Trojan Horse technique was successfully used on the Republican party in 1940 when Communists with cooperation of the Roosevelt administration imposed a New Deal Democrat, Wendell Willkie, as the Republican nominee.
"There are three principal 'prospects' which Communists and New Dealers are expected to try to impose on the Republican ticket. These prospects are: Earl Warren, Dwight Eisenhower, Harold Stassen.
"... The treacherous, pro-Soviet New Deal foreign policy was completely approved by Warren and thus he gave aid and comfort to the Soviet enemy.
"World War II was conducted under the Roosevelt slogan, 'Freedom everywhere in the world' . . . instead the New Deal criminal gang aided the Soviet gangsters to conquer and enslave the people in Eastern Europe and Asia.
"Eisenhower and Marshall . . . joined the Soviet murderers in their plot against free nations . . . (this) explains why Eisenhower was decorated by the Soviet war criminals and why he is now glorified by every Left-winger in the United States.
"How would the American people feel to be confronted with Soviet air-borne divisions landing in a surprise attack on the territory of the United States . . .?" Acheson had to find a military man whom he could use for this plot. If Eisenhower served Soviet interests under Harry Hopkins, why could he not do it under Acheson? . . .
"Prominent Republican leaders severely criticized Dewey for double-crossing the party in connection with the election of Herbert Lehman, a notorious New Dealer.
"Lehman is one of the most vicious and dangerous men in the United States. . . Under the direction of Lehman and LaGuardia, U.N.R.R.A., officials were guilty of crimes against humanity, similar to the crimes for which German leaders were hanged at Nurenberg.
"In 1948, during the Republican national convention, nearly 300 men and women with typical Communist faces (Ed. note—how's that again?) marched along the sidewalks and hysterically shouted: "We Want Stassen!"
"Demands for the death penalty for Acheson already are being heard and they will intensify until Acheson and his comrades are prosecuted under federal statutes."
"The State department under the New Deal administration betrayed many countries to the Soviets with utmost ruthlessness, yet instead of being prosecuted for conspiracy against the United States, the guilty individuals were promoted to higher positions in government. . ."
In the grim humor field, this report almost matches some of the old leaders. A couple of years and it may rank with the Daily Worker and Pravda.
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The British Workman
Letters
Dear Sir,
May I, as an Englishman, qualify some of the statements made in the Kansan's article, "Wilson Gives His Opinions on British Wage Levels."
It is stated that the average wage level for men is $22.68 a week. This figure is calculated on the basis of the official rate of exchange, at which one pound of sterling equals $2.83. This does not truly represent the earnings of the British workman, as the cost of living is considerably lower than it is in this country.
Thus, on this basis, the British workman's wages should be given as something like $40 a week to show a comparison with their American counterparts.
Whilst the American workman may earn $64.22 a week, he stands in need of many things that are not so essential to the British workman. For instance, whilst it might be desirable for everyone to have a car theoretically, it is probably impracticable in Great Britain owing to the lack of space.
Secondly, it is not so important because England is a much closer-packed country and one's workplace is usually within easy walking or cycling distance. Shopping is done on foot or with a bicycle, which is usually sufficient also for outings into the country. For an Englishman, then, a bicycle is much cheaper, handier, and easier to park than a car.
Perhaps it may make what I am trying to say clearer if I tell you that
it is commonplace to find T.V. in the homes of the average workpeople. So they are not quite so low in their standard of living, whatever that phrase means exactly, as is made out in the article.
Another important correction—you mention that a sales tax (called "purchase tax") is imposed on practically everything at the rate of 33 per cent or more. There are some very important exceptions to this: food, books, drugs (if not obtained under the National Health scheme), and generally anything that is regarded as a necessity of life. On cars, radios, and television sets the tax is 66 per cent, and it is 100 per cent on jewelry.
What is much more important to the average English workman is that meat is still rationed to about 25 cents' worth a week; candy is rationed to less than two pounds a month; sugar, butter, margarine, cooking fat, cheese, tea and bacon are all rationed. At certain times of the year, milk is rationed, and cream can only be sold for about two months.
That is the important difference between the British and American ways of life. Another important factor in England is a really grave housing shortage. "Mothers-in-law" may be a good joke for comedians, but often enough they are spoiling marriages, because couples can't get homes of their own.
Hugh W. G. McKenzie
News From Other Campuses
The members of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority at Syracuse University have chosen for their initiation project the job of making foreign students feel at home. Included in the orientation, says the DAILY ORANGE, will be a movie, luncheon at the house, and tours of the shopping area.
The campus at Oklahoma A. and M. will be soon be fitted by a series of sunken gardens, lilys ponds, and magnolia trees, according to the
DAILY O'COLLEGIAN. This is part of a multimillion dollar expansion program that will make the school one of the finest in the country.
The BOSTON UNIVERSITY NEWS announces the end of the school's literary magazine, "The Beacon." A study of the publication showed that although it annually went into the red, it catered to only a small group of students. Therefore, the decision was made to abandon it as an official university project.
Page 8 University Daily Kansan Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1951
Egyptians Riot Against British
Cairo, Egypt—(U.R.)-Two thousand rampaging students wrecked a shop and pillaged vehicles in downtown Cairo today during mass demonstrations for ejection of British troops from the Suez canal zone.
Meantime, Egypt moved swiftly to gain parliamentary approval for the decrees Monday calling for abrogation of the 1936 treaty and placing of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan under the crown of King Farouk. At present, the Sudan is jointly administered by Egypt and Britain.
A Senate group studied the bill yesterday and a House group went over it today. The two houses were expected to meet early next week for final action.
Tanks, Infantry Rout Reds
Eighth Army Headquarters, Korea—(U.P.)—Fifty U.S. tanks and nearly 3,000 infantrymen routed terrorized, Chinese troops in a daring stab eight miles into Communist territory today.
The powerful U.S. 2nd division task force made its hit-run "killer" raid in an attempt to end the Communists' month-long stand on bloody "heart-break ridge."
Postpones UN Appearance
United Nations, N.Y.—(U.P.)The initial appearance of Mohammed Mossadegh, Iran's 72-year-old premier, before the United Nations Security council in the Anglo-Iranian oil dispute was slated today to be postponed for at least two days because of his precarious health.
The premier requested Council President Joao Carlos Muniz of Brazil to postpone the session scheduled for Thursday until Saturday or longer.
Washington—(U.P.)-Senate Democrats gave indications today they might split ranks on the controversial appointment of Philip C. Jessup to be a U.S. delegate to the United Nations.
Dems May Split Over Jessup
In Canada Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip toured Ottawa today. At a state dinner tonight the Princess will make her first major speech.
London—(U.P.)—Ailing King George VI today announced cancellation of his scheduled tour of Australia and New Zealand early next year, but said Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will go in his place.
An informal poll of the Senate foreign relations subcommittee that is studying the appointment showed that the vote would be close. Two senators appeared ready to vote for him; two against. The fifth senator was undecided.
Railroad Fares To Go Up
Washington—(U.P.)-The interstate commerce commission authorized southern railroads today to increase their passenger fares by 10 per cent.
Laredo, Texas—(U.P.)-Bail-jumping Communist leader Gus Hall was escorted back into the United States today after his flight to escape jail ended with his capture in Mexico City Monday.
Return Red Leader To U.S.
The 41-year-old secretary of the U.S. Communist party will be placed immediately in a federal correctional institution the Justice department said today.
King George Cancels Tour
Under the I.C.C. order, basic one-way fares for sleeping and parlor cars will increase from 3.5 cents to 3.85 cents a mile, and in coaches from 2.5 cents to 2.75 cents.
Editor Boosts Eisenhower
Butte, Mont.—(U.R.)—Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower can be nominated and elected president of the United States if he has the "proper" opportunity and decides to take it, Grove Patterson, editor-in-chief of the Toledo Blade, said today.
Patterson, said that Eisenhower's chances as a candidate would be based on two factors: That Eisenhower can get his Atlantic Pact army ready in Europe early enough so he feels free to turn to politics and that the General, if offered the opportunity by world circumstances, would decide that he could serve his country from the White House.