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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1948
"Go Back! Wrong Boat!"
The Editorial Page
Greatest Show In America
The 1948 edition of the greatest show in America, the presidential election, promises some unusual entertainment, if early signs are any indication. Aside from weighing the merits of the Republican candidates for the nomination, the observer might well ponder the strange dilemma President Truman seems to have created for the Democrats. Not since 1912, when the Republicans split between William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt, has a major party been so threatened by internal revolt. Henry Wallace of the party's left wing has already set up shop under a third party banner and has chalked up a Bronx congressional victory that normally would have gone to the Democrats. Today, the South, the usually solid right wing of the party, is voicing its disapproval of a civil rights program presented to congress by Mr. Truman.
The President's Reasons
The industrial states, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan, to name a few, have large groups of Negroes, Poles, Slavs, and others which are minorities but whose support is vitally important in a close election. Franklin Roosevelt carried several states in 1940 and 1944 only by the support of these diverse groups. The Truman camp evidently believed the civil rights program would hold many of
What prompted the president openly to invite Southern discord in an important presidential election year? The reasoning behind his recommendation for passage of anti-lynching, anti-poll tax, and antisegregation measures seems to be political rather than humanitarian. Mr. Truman and his advisers apparently were worried by the Wallace opposition, recognizing his substantial following among minority groups in heavily populated industrial areas of the North and East. Realizing that they must offset this potential Wallace strength, they decided to push a civil rights program which would appeal especially to the racial minorities.
the followers who showed signs of wavering.
In formulating their strategy, Mr. Truman's advisers discounted the opposition of the South. They quite logically reasoned that Southerners would denounce the program amid threats of secession from the party but that, in the end, they would remain faithful. It had happened before. Besides, they asked, where could the South go? Wallace is too extreme for most Southerners, and the Republicans are objectionable because they have traditionally stood for similar civil rights programs.
South Comes To Life
The South, however, has come to life. Many Southern political leaders stayed away from the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner at which President Truman launched his campaign for nomination. The governors of several Dixie states have demanded from the Democratic national chairman, J. Howard McGrath, a modification of the program. Southern members of congress have pledged themselves to fight the measures in both houses.
Mr. Truman, from all evidences, has staked his political future on the assumption that his program will gain enough minority support in the North to counteract Wallace sentiment and a large Republican following. The opposition, however, coming from a powerful segment of his own party, may more than offset his gains.—Robert C. Snyder.
Hollywood still continues its ban on shipping films to Great Britain because of the British 75 per cent import tax. All of which means that the "road to England" is one trip Bob Hope and Bing Crosby won't take.
Dear Editor
A news item states that four socialites have set sail for the Caribbean in search of adventure. With conditions what they are today, it would seem that they are running away from it.
Small Reward
Dear Editor,
Every day Russian propaganda points its finger at our actions and calls upon the dark races of the world to accept Communism as their only salvation. One may call Russia a bloody tyranny all he wants; but to the person that finds segregation, discrimination and even lynching as his reward from "democracy," there must be small distinction.
How long is this problem of serving Negroes in the hill cafes going to continue. We people in the United States are great believers in democracy and spend many hours praising this noble system. Yet we practice racism every day in direct violation of our professed beliefs. To any one who has any logical sense, this sort of thing is the worst kind of hypocrisy.
If we are to stop these denials of human freedom, we must begin where we are. It is time for the cafes to stop their discrimination. The managers show a completely uncompromising attitude when they will not discuss the problem and refuse to change their minds. Students who deplore racism should give their support to all attempts at changing the situation.
Regardless of whether one agrees with C. O. R. E. or not, at least it should be congratulated for trying to negotiate and reach a peaceful solution to the problem. That is more than can be said for the cafe managers.
John Marshal Wetmore College junior
Government officials report that our military forces are still using 27 types of planes which are now outmoded. That is a source for worry. If we don't watch ourselves, war itself might become obsolete.
The dangerous thing about discriminating against a minority is that it might turn out to be a majority.
Someone has said it would be nice if Margaret Truman gave up opera for the wedding march as it would be wonderful to see a few presents coming into this country for a change.
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Alarm Cements Family Relations
Memphis, Tenn.—(UP)—The McCoys and the Tabors are so neighborly that they even share one alarm clock between families. Here's how it's done:
The McCoys own the clock. The Tabors advise the McCoys the night before what time they want to be awakened.
When the alarm rings, Mrs. Lilian McCoy reaches for a cord near the bed and gives a jerk. The other end of the cord is tied to a cow-bell in the Tabor home.
Ring Hunting In Sun Simple For Sleuth
New York.—(UP) —Miss Lisa Buckwald reported to police she had lost her ring, valued at $1,250, and thought she had dropped it in the snow when she got out of an automobile in front of her home.
Detective Joseph Straining talked to Miss Buckwald and then went with her to the spot. The detective walked straight to the ring, picked it out of the slush and handed it to the astonished Miss Buckwald. The diamond had sparkled in the sun at just the right moment.
Proud Last Words Cook His Goose
Pittsburgh, Pa.—(UP)—Pride was the downfall of an alleged numbers writer here.
Two policemen were chasing Frank Marina, 34, down an avenue and yelling to passersby: "Stop that purse snatcher."
"I'm no purse snatcher, I'm a numbers man."
Marino, his feelings hurt, stopped short and complained:
He was arrested—on the numbers charge.
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