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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1947
The Editorial Page
About Face
President Truman's demand before congress Monday for revival of price controls was a surprise to many observers, who had expected him to tread lightly until congress had passed the European aid program.
At a news conference on Oct. 16 the president said that rationing and price control, especially over rent, represent "police state methods even in wartime." He qualified the statement by saying that sometimes such controls become necessary in an emergency.
Something or someone has intervened to change the president's mind completely. His Oct. 16 statement reveals that Monday's recommendations were drawn up in a hurry.
The president has been worrying publicly about inflation for many months. He made several pleas for cooperation from business and labor, but the emphasis was on European aid. The gravity of the European situation has been drilled into the American public for the past six months.
European aid took a back seat to inflation in the president's message to congress. It means that he is more worried about inflation than about European needs.
To students at the overheated, poorly ventilated convocation Friday, Governor Gruening's Alaska must have seemed like a wonderful place. Unless there is an improvement in air circulation and temperature control at convocations, many students will continue to spend the hour at the library or in Hill juke joints.
The British are going to marry off their Princess Elizabeth without inviting the Russians to attend. Perhaps this is a snub at Uncle Joe Stalin for not inviting the British to the "separation" proceedings of the ex-Bulgarian, Nikola Petkoff.
After a fight with Communists within the United Auto Workers Walter Reuther has been re-elected president.
Little did the public realize that the General Motors strike, which Reuther called in 1945, was a showdown with the left-wing element. Had the strike been broken or otherwise unsuccessful, Reuther would have lost prestige with the workers, and the Commies might have taken over.
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Dear Editor,
The University chapter of the American Veterans committee has made a close study of veterans subsistence. We present the following facts and suggestions, based on our motto, "Citizens first, veterans second."
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Dear Editor
Citizens First
The need for increased subsistence is well known. Detailed information was presented to the House Veteran's committee by 148 college chapters of A. V. C. The result was introduction of Bill HR 870 asking for an increase in G. I. subsistence and a raise for on-the-job ceilings.
Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers, who introduced the bill in January, said in the Congressional Record, "The A. V. C. has the largest campus membership of any veterans organization and for the past year has devoted considerable attention to the problems of the student veteran."
No positive action has yet been taken on the measure. In considering the bill the University chapter suggests examination of the following factors:
1. Increased subsistence should not be our primary goal. Our big effort should be directed toward legislative action which would force down our high cost of living. If such cannot be realized, increased subsistence will be necessary. A. V. C. is the only national veterans group that has been consistently concerned with this primary factor.
A meeting of students interested in writing for the Eagle will be held at 7 tonight in 110 Frank Strong.
Eagle Meeting To Be In Frank Strong Tonight
The meeting had been announced for Thursday night, but a change has been made.
2. The special session of congress should devote its first effort to the Marshall plan. Veterans legislation should be of second importance. If the Marshall plan should be defeated there is a chance that we'll be drawing G. I. pay—but not as veterans!
3. Petitions are not the best way to influence congress. Personal letters are what congressmen want. They should be sent not only to local congressmen, but also to Senator Taft and Congresswoman Rogers. In Washington sensational petitions are received with the connotation of "Red efforts," according to news dispatches.
4. The subsistence problem is not one for veterans alone. Many deserving vets are leaving colleges because of the financial gap, says a survey of the American Council for Education. We are moving toward the point where a man will be given an opportunity to learn regardless of his ability to pay. We don't want that chance to disappear now. This is not the old veteran "gimme," but an addition to America's potential wealth intellectually and materially.
5. For national action one must have adequate forces. This means an effective national lobby supported by letters from the entire nation. Action on just a local level is to be commended, but it is politically ineffective.
A. V. C.'s voice will be heard by congress; therefore, we ask for student support.
Marco Haggard
Pres., University Chapter American Veterans Committee
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