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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1950
The Editorial Page—
Cold Or Hot?
The hydrogen bomb, man's most destructive and terrifying weapon to date, may be of some value to civilization.
There is a wave of feeling sweeping responsible men that the bomb may prove to be the wedge for insuring peace—a peace of self-preservation. These men argue that we are headed for certain destruction if the hydrogen bomb ever assumes an active rather than passive role in world affairs.
Albert Einstein, noted physicist, made an address in which he expressed the fear of world-wide devastation if the bomb were regarded too lightly. He warned that an arms race, with the hydrogen bomb as a backbone, could plunge the world into complete chaos. He was seeing the end of the world.
Einstein's address seems to have been a reaction to the state department's present attitude toward Russia. Secretary Acheson has flatly stated, and he is backed by President Truman, that no more attempts will be made by the United States at this time to bargain with Russia for world peace. He did not shut the door entirely, but said in other words that Russia would have to make the overtures of peace, not the U.S.
It is an un-natural situation. Complete refusal to initiate peace talks only throws the big powers into a more concentrated armament race. Russia, almost certainly, will lose "face" and prestige by proffering a meeting unless it is to their own advantage. The conditions of that advantage are too risky.
Winston Churchill made it clear that he opposed any flat, unqualified peace stalemate. In his election speeches he promised the English, and the world, that he, if re-elected, would attempt to reconcile the Big Three.
Other men have expressed similar views. Harold Stassen said in a radio speech that he was in favor of trying to reach an agreement with the Russians. Sen. Tom Connally, Texas Democrat, also opposes the Truman-Acheson edict of our national attitude. He proposed that we end the arms race and negotiate immediately on any terms of understanding that can be found. But, he suggested that if such negotiations fail we build enough weapons to blow Russia to bits.
The feeling of concern and urgency among some of our leaders is a healthy sign. Complete abandonment of the peace talks, regardless of their past futility, would be foolish. It would not only be harmful to ourselves, but would be unfair to the many nations dependent upon this country.
However, preparation for any event should not be curtailed because of these hoped-for peace talks as Senator Connally suggests. The leaders who want to resume a program of reasoning with Russia are in danger of falling into a more costly trap.
Peace talks with Russia—yes; but no slacking off in the ability to defend ourselves in event of the worst." —W.F.S.
Cost Of Living
Britain's government has turned down a plea of the Lagos Daily Times in Nigeria for the setting of a ceiling price on brides. The high cost of brides, the newspaper said, was causing unrest in the colony, but the government refused to be moved.
It's an understandable refusal. After all, it's tough trying to decide just how much a bride is worth. A good wife is priceless and a bad wife worthless. No government board could possibly hope to strike an average.
Still the British do seem to be a bit callous in just turning a broad back on the Nigerian problem. Couldn't they at least set up a rationing system that would insure equal distribution of the existing supply?
—St. Louis Star-Times.
'Small Things'
"Thet editorial eatin' is all hunky for them big shots," says Uncle Zeb, "but us poor folks is got to live on comics." And Zeb goes on to add that "Little Orphan Annie" is plenty tasty with a few strong nouns.
"Young Democrats To Boyle Dinner" blares a headline, and without looking twice we figured they were all New Englanders.
Our hats are off to all those people who have so carefully noted and duly recorded the stopping and starting of the clock atop Blake hall.
The Lawrence chief of police said that illegal parking causes accidents, and a great sigh of relief escapes from those who thought it was their driving all this time.
A Los Angeles paper says that Ingrid's new baby is frail, and the freshman cynic snears that someone probably told him everything.
"The baby looks like Ingrid" says a doctor, and under the circumstances the good doctor should be commended for his tact.
There are 275 wildlife refuges in the U.S. national refuge system, and the freshman cynic adds that there are also 750 colleges, too.
Everyone is urged to read the Kansas State paper and search it closely for phrases similar to, "I'll eat my words."
Bicycle Racing Enthusiasts
Mob 70 Policemen in Japan
Tokyo, Japan—(U.P.) Ten thousand and bicycle race fans overwhelmed 70 policemen, set fire to trace track dressing rooms, and stole most of the money bet on the races here yesterday.
The riot started when favored Akiji Uichiyama stopped abruptly near the finish line in the ninth race. Officials said he was disqualified on a foul. The mob claimed a "fix."
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