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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
SUNDAY,APRIL 19,1942
The KANSAN Comments...
Collectivism Vs. Individualism
DOMENICO GAGLIARDO Professor of Economics
The nature and extent of post-war economic reconstruction cannot as yet be even dimly perceived, for the controlling factors are still embattled issues whose ultimate outcome is, and will for some time remain, in doubt.
Whether we win or lose will make the greatest difference. For if we win, then even though it be a pyrrhic victory, the ruins will be ours to reconstruct as we, and not as Hitler or Hirohito, may think best. If we lose, others will plan for us, and a glance at continental Europe gives us a general idea of what the plan will be like.
Assuming victory, the most fundamental economic issue will be collectivism versus individualism. A word of caution is needed here. The issue is not likely to involve a choice between complete collectivism and complete individualism, but rather how much of each we should have. At the moment, individualism is rapidly and necessarily losing ground, but it is impossible to foretell whether at the end of the war we will be hungry for still more collectivism or completely satiated with what we have.
If the decision is in favor of collectivism, we will have State Socialism—government ownership and operation of at least the major instruments of production and distribution. The epic struggle which Russia is now waging against Germany is doubly significant. It contributes to the defeat of Fascism, and it contributes to the growth of faith in collectivism. Unless the individualistic democracies contribute substantially to the final "kill" of Fascism, collectivism will no doubt spread rapidly.
If individualism prevails, and it will prevail only if the English speaking world makes collossal efforts and sacrifice, our basic economic institutions will remain, but they will without doubt be appreciably modified. Corporate enterprise will probably be fairly rigorously controlled in scope of activities and rate of profits. It is not improbable that trade unions will remain definitely and widely established, but subjected to some measure of governmental supervision in their operations. Assistance to farmers and small business men will continue, probably in the form of price control. We can look forward to clearly defined and well solidified economic groups each operating politically to advance its own interests. Federal economic control will increase, partly at the expense of the states.
It is hazardous, and really largely useless, to make detailed predictions. Yet I will venture to make two. Whether we become collective or remain largely individualistic, we will have an extensive government housing program and a comprehensive health program, including health insurance providing cash and medical
The larder of the United Nations has been supplied with $469,000,000 worth of farm products from the United States up to March 1. These products were delivered to representatives of the Untied Nations for lend-lease shipment.
benefits. These are "in the cards," and the exigencies of war may thrust health insurance upon us quite suddenly.
The future form of our basic economic and social structure is a matter of vital concern to all of us. Yet there is something even more vital. The power to mold that structure and control its operation must remain in our hands. That, rather than any particular institution, is what we are fighting for and what victory will make possible.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 39 Sunday, April 19, 1942 No. 122
Notices due at News Bureau, 8 Journalism, at 10 a.m. on day of publication during the week, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Sunday issue.
Sophomores who have made application for admission to the teacher training program must appear for examinations either at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29th, or at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2nd in the auditorium of Frank Strong Hall. Only sophomores who have made application and have taken the examination may enroll this fall in any education course.A. H. Turney, Chairman, Committee on Admission and Guidance.
COLLEGE FACULTY MEMBERS: The faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will meet on Monday, April 20, at 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Frank Strong Hall. Please note the change of day from the usual Tuesday to Monday.—Deane W. Malott, President.
Students who expect to enter the armed forces before the close of the semester and who plan to receive partial or full credit for their work are urged to consult with Mr. Woodruff in the Registrar's Office at an early date.—Raymond Nichols, Executive Secretary.
SIGMA XI: The regular April meeting of the Kansas Chapter of Sigma Xi will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Blake hall. Dr. H. R. Wahl, Dean of the School of Medicine, University of Kansas, will speak on "War, Medicine, and Research." —W. H. Schoewe, Secretary.
ALL JUNIORS and SENIORS who plan to teach, but have not completed their education courses must make application for admission to the teacher training program and for practice teaching before April 20. Application blanks may be secured in the Education office. Only students who have made application may enroll in education courses next fall—A. H. Turney, Chairman, Committee on Admissions and Guidance.
PREMEDIC NOTICE: The premedical test will be held at 1:30 p.m. on April 24, in room 206, Marvin Hall.—Parke Woodard.
SENIOR! Order your announcements now. Deadline is April 27-Fred Robertson.
English Proficiency Examination: Saturday, April 25. 8:30 a.m. Juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts may take this, the last examination of the current school year, if they have not already fulfilled the requirement. Register in person at the College office, 229 Frank Strong Hall, April 20-22-J. B. Virtue.
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Rock Chalk Talk DEAN SIMS
Annually, according to tradition, the Sigma Chi's hold a "biscuit throwing" in honor of the newly-elected consul of the chapter. The man for the honor this year, was Bob McElfresh, business senior.
Called away from dinner last week, supposedly to take a phone call, McElfresh made a brilliant target against the dining room wall. The brothers immediately opened fire with biscuits. Quite un-traditionally, Mac ducked beneath the table, gathered up some spent missiles, and counter-attacked. Quickly the battle ended because the attacking Sigma Chi's knew full well that it wasn't traditional for the new consul to fight back—besides Mac was a darn good shot.
Herbert "Buck" Humphreys, instructor in psychology, last Wednesday successfully finished work on his Ph. D. degree—Monday he leaves for Ft. Leavenworth for induction into the army.
Said Humphreys to his psychology lab class Thursday afternoon. "Today I stand before you for the first time, as well as the last time, as Dr. Humphreys."
Tears nearly flowed from the class.
No kidding. (I've been trying to run this in the column for days) I really knew Nancy Kerber was a Chi Omega and not a Gamma Phi as stated the Tuesday's column. Since I wouldn't make such a mistake, the whole error can be laid to fifth columnists who are trying to ruin the paper.
For the YMCA-YWCA fellowship dinner held Thursday night, Colleen Poorman, college junior, had the responsibility of purchasing the food for the affair. The dinner was held at the home of Mrs. J. R. Edmonds, whose husband is the owner of Edmonds' grocery.
Colleen purchased the food at another downtown store and personally delivered the articles to the site of the dinner.
Mrs. Edmonds stared in amazement at the brands of the articles, then breathlessly exclaimed, "Gracious, this is certainly the first time we have ever used any of this brand of stuff in THIS house."
At the Theta party Friday night, Jean Robertson was escorted by Clarence Peterson, college senior. Riding to the party at the Union building in a taxi, Jean paid the driver.
When spectators accused Pete of being a tight-wad, he rationalized by stating the driver couldn't change a $20 bill.
With the annual Zilch dinner only two days off (Tuesday night) the entire journalism department is in a state of chaotic confusion. News flashes are arriving minutely by means of carrier pigeons, the ZG tom- tom association, and teatopathy, all telling of the coming visit of the greatest K.U. journalism graduate, Elmer A. Zilch.
He is due to arrive by stage coach sometime Tuesday evening and is reported to be bringing two Tibetians with him as special guests, Joe and Hank Smith.
"Wrinkled cords, dirty saddle shoes, and loudly colored shirts are never seen in Rio," commented Cecilia Goncalves, K.U. student from Caxambu, Brazil. "The boys spend much time attiring themselves, and take great pride in their starched white shirts. Each owns six or more white or lightly colored suits that they wear all the time." This is one of the many contrasts Cecilia has observed between the middle west and her native country since her arrival in the fall to attend the University. Living in the Alpha Chi Omega house, Cecilia wears typical American college girl's clothes. Her native flag standing next to the American flag in her
to the American flag in her room was the only indication of the nationality of the dark complected, vivacious girl.
"Shocking But Sweet," Says South American
Having accustomed herself to the fast moving people and constant rushing, Cecelia observes daily different customs so new to her. "In my country we are of two classes, the upper and the lower. They never intermingle and are separated by money and property. How surprised I was when the taxidriver spoke to me and the saleslady called 'come back again' to every customer as they left the store. It would be very rude to greet a friend if you did not extend your hand or kiss the cheeks of a girl friend," added Cecelia. Another courtesy is to clap your hands rather than ringing the doorbell upon arriving at a friend's home," said Cecelia. Popularity is taboo in Rio, and
the young people attend all functions in groups. The boys are very 'romantical,' but a kiss is held sacred by all and given only when two young people are seriously considering marriage. Families know and approve all friends their children associate with and many times accompany them on social engagements.
"The American boys are very sweet," said Cecelia with a twinkle in her eye, "and they say such clever things. To a strange girl it is difficult to know the truth of what they say." In other words boys, the campus line can be very confusing as well as amusing. "In Rio we like to dance the rhumba, tango, waltz and Samba, our native dance, but never do we jitterbug," emphasized Cecelia.
Cokes were new and strange to (continued to page seven)
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