PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS 12. FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1951 Marvin Arth the editorial page ** ** Nation's Press On MacArthur— The Truman-MacArthur incident has divided the nation into two camps, those for and those against MacArthur's removal from command in the Far East. Seemingly, it is impossible to remain neutral in the controversy. Following is a United Press compilation of some of the views taken by newspapers in the country. The views expressed are condensed editorial opinion: New York Times: "... We do not see how it is possible to question the correctness of the President's decision. Policy with respect to the conduct of a war cannot be made in two places . . . matters might have been better handled at an earlier stage in their development, and that, with such handling, the present calamity . . . could well have been avoided. There is the potential calamity of a deep and bitter, and, if our judgment is correct, unnecessary division of American opinion at a time when unity of opinion is so critically needed." The Logan (Utah) Herald-Journal's editorial comment on the ouster of General MacArthur was only 19 words long, in a "box" on page one atop dispatches on the action. It read: "We pray God that Harry S. Truman and his advisers know what they're doing in this war against Communism." - * * Salt Lake Tribune: "President Truman's sudden dismissal of General MacArthur was poorly timed and overly drastic . . . It emphasizes the disorganized, wavering and uncertain policy toward Asia . . . although this is not to say that General MacArthur should not have been disciplined." Topeka Daily Capital: President Truman's shocking dismissal of General MacArthur could prove to be the most sickening and tragic of the many blunders connected with the Korean war and what may follow . . . it tends to confirm a growing suspicion that appeasement of the Chinese Communists is next . . . - * * New York Daily Mirror: "Douglas MacArthur has been dismissed to please the cupidity of Great Britain, the ignorance of Dean Acheson, the jealousy of General George Marshall. There is . . . the inescapable suspicion, if not conclusion, that a 'deal'—a Far Eastern Munich—is already in the making." - * Boston Globe: "Gen. MacArthur's inability 'to give his whole hearted support' ... raised a constitutional issue, pure and simple; That of proper subordination of powers. This issue is hardly debatable in a nation operating such a charter of democratic principles as ours." - * * The Washington Post: "There is no room in our society for indispensable men or for ungovernable generals, no provisions in our constitution for the president to play second fiddle. Civil supremacy had to be reasserted. . . the suppression of General MacArthur is the first sign in months of a firm hand at the helm of our affairs." Chicago Tribune: "President Truman must be impeached and convicted. His hasty and vindictive removal of Gen. MacArthur is the culmination of a series of acts which have shown that he is unfit, morally, and mentally, for his high office. . . his latest action is a victory for the Lattimores and Services, for Acheson, the friend and defender of the traitor, Hiss, and for the British socialists eager to sacrifice every principle to save their Hong Kong trade." Los Angeles Times: "The most powerful nation in the world has listened to the mewlings of its impotent allies and has thrown in with the appeasers. Asia apparently will be surrendered to Communism, and there will be dancing in the streets of London, Paris, and Rome over the . . . 'new peace in our time' . . . the impeachment, conviction and removal from office of Harry S. Truman is possible, but unlikely." Francis Kelley galley-west Slipped into a booth in the Union the other night and found a curious message scrawled on the table top. The writing was unsigned and carried the title, "In Memory of Class 2000." Evidently, it was written by a homesick linguist. Here's what was written: \* \* \* French—Je veux aller a la maison. German—Mocha nach hause gehen. Czech—Ja chei jet domu. Russian—Ja chocu jechat domoj. Polish—Chci pojet a don. Latin—Vollo domici. English—I want to go home. American—I wanna go home The sentence was also written in Arabic, but, unfortunately, our printer is not crazy enough to attempt to reproduce it in type. We only hope our anonymous Linguist was accurate in writing the sentences above. We wouldn't know. Slick Stone Steps Seem So Suicidal Have you ever tried in wet weather to master the flagstone steps behind the northeast corner of Strong hall? If you haven't, you've missed the thrill of a lifetime. They're slick. Rappelling is the easiest way to get down them, but if you don't have a rope you can take each step gingerly. When you reach the bottom, cross the road and you can try your skiing technique on the steep slope at the other side. Shoe crampons are recommended for an ascent, but some foolhardy souls make it all the way up by getting a run, starting at the bottom of the grove. Those who use the steps most, the fine arts students juggling portfolio and paint box, are advised to give up and use the cement steps further east. Seems like a waste of flagstones, though.-Lee Shepeard. Letters— (Because of space limitations, the editor reserves the right to condense letters of more than 100 words. Anonymous letters will not be published, but names should be withdrawn on request. Letters should be addressed to the editor of the Kansan.) Dear Harry, One For '52 Dear Harry, ... my undying love! A VET Galley-west-er To the editor: In the Galley West column of Thursday's Kansan, Francis Kelley said. "When a woman motorist holds out her hand you can be certain that she is either going to turn to the right, turn to the left, stop, wave at a friend, or knock the ashes off her cigarette." I wish to correct Mr. Kelley. The only thing you can be certain of is that the window is open. Dick Marshall Journalism Junior Mr. Marshall: You can't even be sure of that.—FJK. Of the nation's 31,505,000 sheep and lambs, approximately 23 per cent are in Texas. University Daily Kansan Mall subscription: $3 a semester, $4.50 a year, (in Lawrence add $1.00 a semester postage). Published in Lawrence, Kans. every afternoon during the University year except Saturdays and Sundays. Entrusted for examination periods Entered as second class matter Sept. 17, 1910. at the Post Office at Lawrence, Kans., under act of March 3, 1879. University Daily Hansan Student Newspaper of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Member of the Kansas Press Asm. Press Assn., and the Associated College Press. Represented by the National Ad- visory Service 420 Madison Ave, New York City. News Room Adv. Room K. U. K. 251 K. U. 376 Editor-in-chief Marvin Arth Managing Editor Business Manager Harold A. Benjamin James W. Murray Asst. Managing Editors: Janet Ogan, Mona Millikan, Richard Tatum, John Chief Editorial Writer: Francis J. 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