University Daily Kansan
O F THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
STUDENT NEWS PAPER
Lawrence, Kansas
Ike A Sure Bet For Nomination By Republicans
By LYLE C. WILSON
BY LYLE C. WILSON
Washington, Dec. 2 — U(P)—Gen.
Dwight D. Eisenhower is almost a sure bet today to be among the top three contenders for the 1952 Republican presidential nomination.
The other two are Sen. Robert A. Taft, Ohio, and President Harold E. Stassen of the University of Pennsylvania.
Taft must be re-elected to the senate next year to remain in the presidential nomination contest. There is no such hurdle confronting either Eisenhower or Stassen, both of whom are behaving precisely as candidates should behave although neither has yet said "I'm willin".
Ike won't even say whether he is, was or will be a Republican or Democrat. When he registered for last month's elections in New York state the general put himself down as without party affiliation.
But as president of Columbia University he has waded shoulder deep into national politics. A series of statements and speeches reached a new political high this week when Eisenhower again directly attacked the Truman administration on domestic spending and individual security policies.
"The definition of a liberal," he said "has become a man in Washington who wants to play the almighty with our money."
None was puzzled about the identity of the man Eisenhower had in mind. He made the remark before the annual banquet of the St. Andrew's Society of the state of New York. It brought his relations with President Truman a long way from the incident in 1945 which he relates on page 444 of "Crusade in Europe," which was Ike's book.
Explaining that he and one other were riding with the president, Ike wrote:
"In now the car he (Mr. Truman) suddenly turned toward me and said 'general, there is nothing that you may want that I won't try to help you get. That definitely and specifically includes the presidency in 1948."
Ike added that he assured the president he would not be his opponent in that year. Mr. Truman has given many evidences of confidence in Eisenhower since then. But the General has been pulling away from just about all the president stands for here at home.
At varying intervals of days and weeks, Ike has been pot-shotting the administration on general policy and special issues. He began easily last March right here in Washington when he told the conference of mayors that they should not look to the federal government to solve all their problems.
On May 31 in a speech Eisenhower began scolding the "demagogues of the right and of the left."
In September 1949 Eisenhower addressed the American Bar association in St. Louis. He said the United States must direct its course "down middle of the road between the unfettered power of concentrated wealth and the unbridled power of statism."
That shot, aimed directly at Mr. Truman, might have come from the Republican National committee. Ike's refusal to avow his politics is not fooling anyone in Washington. Few here expect him to pin a party label on himself unless—and after—he is nominated for president. It probably would be better politics not to do so.
Four No's Plan A Dinner
Tournament bridge was continued at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Kansas room of the Union. The "Four No" bridge club members plan a dinner before their meeting for next month.
False Gods' Will Present Many Religious Views
Allen Crafton, professor of speech, urges some of the cast members of "False Gods" to be excited and intense in their reactions to a dramatic scene. From left to right are Mary Lou Lane, education junior; John W. White, Jr., College sophomore; Patricia L. Young, College senior; Mrs. Gene Courtney, 2032 New Hampshire; Betty Whaley, education senior; Professor Crafton, and Tom Sawyer, College freshman.
After weeks of rehearsal, the University Players will p. "False Gods," a three-act allegorical play, at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec through Friday, Dec. 9, in Fraser theater.
The student chapter of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers voted Thursday to merge with the Institute of Radio Engineers. The new organization will be known as the student branch of the A.I.E.E. and I.R.E.
Little Theater ToBeRedecorated
A special improvement project to redecorate Green hall's Little theater is in progress according to C. G. Bayles, Buildings and Grounds superintendent.
Estimated to cost $3,500, the project will include the installation of a new control switchboard, a new steam line backstage, new oak flooring on the stage, a new lightning scheme, and new linoleum flooring in the main part of the room.
It is being repainted in tones of light and dark brown. The floor and back curtains will be dark red. Seatings will be provided by the opera chairs which were taken out of Strong auditorium when it was re-decorated.
The project will be completed, except for installation of the switchboard, during Christmas vacation.
Engineering Groups Unite
Following the business meeting 50 members of ALEE saw slides shown by J. E. Murray, past-president of the Kansas City branch of the organization. Mr. Murray took the pictures in Mexico City at the 1948 national ALEE convention.
Bidding has been opened on the switchboard which is to cost $2,000, and it should arrive within several months.
Many religious views are presented in the play. Satni, an Egyptian priest and leading character, does not believe in God. Yaoma, to whom Satni is engaged, believes in revelation through faith.
$ \textcircled{5} $Tickets for the production may be obtained from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the basement of Green hall. Activity cards must be presented to get reservations.
The part of Satni is played by Harold Harvey, instructor in speech. Yaoma is played by Bernice Brady, education senior, and the high priest is played by Loren Orr, College senior.
The high priest in the play knows that there is falseness, ignorance, and superstition in the religious ritual, senses need these things in religion.
The characters in the play become as excited over religion as many persons do today. When Satni destroys the thieves of the old gods without harm coming to him, the crippled, ill, and blind come to him for healing.
Washburn's Dean Of Women Visits AWS Senate Meeting
Yaoma is moved by the supposed miracles she has seen and always follows her faith rather than her love for Satni.
A meeting of the Associated Women Students' senate Thursday was visited by Miss Marie Moore, dean of women at Washburn Municipal university, and by six members of Washburn's newly organized A.W.S.
The guests were interested in learning how K.U.'s A.W.S. functioned and took particular note of the organization's precinct plan which Miss Moore described as "a wonderful idea that had been well thought out and well planned."
ISA Will Hold Auditions Monday
The Independent Student association entertainment committee will hold auditions at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 in the Kansas room of the Union.
Norma Jean Hawkins, temporary chairman of the committee, asks students interested in skits, announcing, solo and ensemble singing, and piano to try out for programs to be presented at future I.S.A. functions.
Darby's Family Attended KU
Harry Darby, who was named U.S. senator for Kansas today by Gov. Frank Carlson, is the father of three former University students, the father-in-law of two University graduates, and the husband of a former University student.
Joan, eldest of the daughters, is a former University student of the class of 1942. She is now Mrs. Roy A. Edwards, Jr., of Kansas City, Kan. Mr. Edwards has a business degree from the University in 1942.
Edith Marie graduated from the University in 1947 with a degree in education. She is now the wife of Ray Evans, all-American football star of 1947, who also graduated from the University in 1947. He has a degree in business. Mr. and Mrs. Evans now live in Kansas City, Mo.
Marjorie, younger daughter of Mr. Darby, was a University graduate in 1943. She has a degree from College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Mrs. Darby, the former Edith Cubbinson, was a student at the University in 1913 and 1914.
Mr. Darby's daughters were all members of Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University.
Drive Opens On Diabetes
A sugar diabetes detection drive will be made throughout Douglas county from Wednesday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 11, by the Douglas County Medical society. Tests for sugar diabetes will be made free of charge by any physician who is a member of the society.
"Most students have been checked recently for diabetes but they may on request have a recheck," said Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson, director of the University health service.
Those planning to take the test should not eat for two or three hours prior to the testing. Residents throughout the Douglas county area may obtain further information at any drug store in the county.
A positive test is suggestive of diabetes, but does not necessarily mean that the disease is present. Positive tests will be reported only to the individual concerned.
City Police System Shown To Students
Police blotters, finger printing, and arrest procedure were explained to the Reporting II class of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information today.
Leo L. Redding, Lawrence police patrolman, conducted the class in a tour of the Lawrence police station.
The city police department now has 22 members, Mr. Redding said. This number includes the chief, captain, lieutenant, four sergeants, detectives, and patrolmen. The department has two squad cars, each equipped with a three-way radio. The police department and the Douglas county sheriff share the same radio wave length, he added.
Darby Named US Senator To Replace Reed
Mr. Darby will serve the unexpired term of the late U.S. Sen. Clyde M. Reed who died Nov. 8 of a heart attack.
Toppea, Dec. 2—U.(R)-Harry Darby, 54, Kansas City, Kan., today was appointed U.S. senator for Kansas, by Gov. Frank Carlson.
Mr. Darby, head of a Kansas City steel company, has been serving as Kansas Republican national committeeman.
At a crowded conference in the governor's office, Mr. Dary was present in a dark blue suit, and wearing black cowboy boots.
Only last summer, he turned aside party moves to place him at the head of the G.O.P. national committee when Guy Gabrielson of New Jersey finally was selected.
Carlson said he was proud to name his friend and party co-worker.
"I am pleased that Harry Darby consented to take this appointment," Governor Carlson said, "In view of his great interest in and service to the state of Kansas."
There were 232 names submitted to Governor Carlson for the job. Most came to him from supporters of a possible appointee. Some of the candidates put in good words for themselves.
"He has been an outstanding plugger for both Kansas industry and agriculture. He, as you know, is president of the American Royal and is co-chairman of the state 4-H club committee."
Mr. Darby, a big man with a hearty, half-fellow personality, has been a strong man in Kansas Republican politics for nearly a decade. National committeeman since 1940, he led Kansas into the Tom Dewey camp in the G.O.P. national convention in 1948.
He won an intra-party struggle with forces of Alf M. Landon prior to the convention in the selection of Kansas delegates to Philadelphia.
Darby has never held an elective public office, but was Kansas director of highways from 1932 through 1936 by appointment from then Governor Landon.
The naming of the polished, persuasive industrialist to the United States senate climaxed "the great speculation" of recent Kansas political history.
Almost from the moment of Senator Reed's unexpected death at his Parsons home the appointment of a successor was the question of the day.
And the governor himself? He was truly a politician with a problem, a king-sized, once-in-a-lifetime one. Because it has been no secret that he would like to step into a U.S. senate seat when his current second term in the statehouse is done.
Governor Carlson could have resigned and had himself appointed senator. But he did not choose to follow that course, and, in the eyes of most Republican leaders and state scene observers, it would have been a mistake.
Instead, Governor Carlson is almost certain to run for the full six-year senate term in the G.O.P. primary next year. That term will begin in January of 1951.
Neither Governor Carlson nor Mr. Darby would, of course, say but the consensus is that the newly-named senator will be willing to retire after his one-year's service and not be a candidate against Governor Carlson.
WEATHER
KANSAS: Fair and warmer, with increasing south to southwest winds today. Fair, windy and cooler tomorrow. High today near 60 degrees. Low tonight near 45 degrees. High tomorrow near 50 degrees.