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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY. JANUARY 5, 1939
Kansan Comment
A.S.U. on Fence Toward Russia
Although their national officers pleaded for consistency, the American Student Union, meeting in national convention recently, cart-wheeled into an ambiguous position when it condemned Germany and Japan as aggressors but failed to place the organization on record in respect to Russia.
Superficially not much difference can be seen in the action of the three countries considered. The Chinese and Polish civilian dead are no more dead than the bombed civilians of Helsinki. Modern aggressive tactics have varied only in degree, particularly in the degree of kindred civilization between aggressor and victim. So it is that the world is more shocked at the invasion of Finland than of China or of Ethiopia.
Silence of the American Student Union does not indicate whether or not the organization subscribes to the defense currently offered for Russia's invasion of Finland. This defense is made on the grounds that Leningrad and its vicinity holds vital Russian industries accessible by way of Finland to anti-Soviet guns. The vulnerability of Leningrad as a justification is based on a presupposed eventual attack on Russia by other countries with the implication that the other countries are the present Allies believed to control Finland. Allied aid to Finland is cited at this point as proof. Further justification for Russia is found in the Finnish leadership by Field Marshal Mannerheim, the man who ruthlessly suppressed the Red minority at the time Finland gained its independence.
This is complicated reasoning and follows the line of logic generally invoked when aggression is defended. Unfortunately the American public does not generally follow the complexities of logic. The United States has responded generously to philanthropic calls for aid to the Finnish population. Part of that response is due, doubtless, to the present profound reation against Reds which this country is undergoing. Easily publicized also was honesty of the little country which annually pays its installment on the war debt.
Aggression always has been justified by the aggressor. Pressure of population and need for legitimate expansion have been the basic tenets with which Japan has explained its course in China. Economic needs sent Germany into Poland. And now Russia must defend a vital spot which may be open to attack in the future.
Practically all of the major powers not excepting the United States have been guilty of aggression at some period of their history. Certainly a degree of aggression has been a policy of both Great Britain and France in acquiring their empires in years past. If aggression is to be condemned regardless of the political complexion of the aggressor governments, no nation more than two score years of age is innocent.
Possibly the American Student Union neither approves nor disapproves of Russia's course. Perhaps it joins other liberal groups in an attempt to defer ethical judgment. If so, why did the group condemn Germany and Japan and not Russia?
Perhaps the answer lies in the over-idealization of the Soviet Union which once represented to all liberals and to many intellectuals the opportunity for and the grand example of the noblest and largest socialistic endeavor ever attempted. If that is the explanation for the discomfiture of the American Student Union's position, the organization has lost touch with realities.
The shell of the Russian Utopian ideal burst finally with a last death rattle when Stalin sold the beautiful theoretical dream of his international supporters down the river in exchange for trade concessions from Germany. But only the shell crumbled—there was nothing inside anyway, not even the ghost of collectivist economy with abundance for all. Many observers had suspected that the shell had not been occupied for years. Socialism with its full dinner pail is one thing and Soviet Russia under the dictatorship of Stalin is another and not even Marxist theory can reconcile the two.
The American Student Union had a perfect right to condemn or uphold the actions of any nation. In discriminating between condemnations, however, the American Student Union has clung to an ideal with feet of clay. Sugar coating with socialistic theory of the Russian dictatorship can no longer disguise the fact that it is the same bitter flavor as the other dictatorial pellets.
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Pacific Ruffled
The once placid Pacific no longer is unruffled. One reason is that Japanese activities in the Far East continue to arouse concern over the future of the Philippines islands.
The most pessimistic view is that when the Philippines discard the American yoke, it will be replaced soon with a Japanese one, either for better or worse. The most objective attitude must admit a conflict of desires and special interests in the Phillipines.
Some native islanders want to remain under the protection of the United States—others are not concerned about Japan. Some Americans, especially those with tobacco, sugar, and dairy industries in the islands hope to see the Philippines outside the American tariff wall. In the United States, opinion is divided. A point of view commonly expressed is that the Philippines are not worth the expense and effort to defend them since America can obtain elsewhere all products produced there and since the Philippines absorb only three per cent of the total American exports. Strategic value is emphasized by others as a reason for holding them.
In 1934 the United States promised to give the Philippines their independence at their request. Constructive American influence in the Philippines since the United States took the islands from Spain has prepared them for self-government and tremendously improved sanitary conditions. American engineers and physicians have reduced the scourges of tropical disease and have been of particular benefit in bringing the infant mortality rate down from eighty per cent to six per cent. Literacy has increased twenty-fold as newspaper circulation since that time attests. American businessmen in search of profits have integrated Philippine economy with that of the United States to the point where the United States is of more importance to the islands than the islands are to their holders.
Under the terms of the Philippine Independence Act of 1934 the framework of self-government was established with an elected legislature and a president. The United States has, however, the final word in matters of tariffs, government loans, immigration, judicial, military and foreign affairs. In other words the substance of self-government does not exist.
As the American influence wanes, the Japanese influence increases. The Japanese, who own many of the small shops, undersell American manufacturers in many fields. Their interest lies in the tin and chrome ore produced in the islands and in the iron, copper, and manganese which could be extracted in large quantities if given the stimulus of Japanese development and management. Property owners openly fear that independence will be followed by a Philippine version of the "China Incident."
After 1946 the guiding American hand will be removed from the Philippine government but more important, the island products will enter the United States under the same terms as those of other foreign states. At least temporary economic hardships are expected to result when commercial privileges are sacrificed for political benefits.
Out of these conflicting interests of native islanders, of Japanese and of Americans will come the answer to the Philippine riddle.
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OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Vol.37 Friday, Jan. 5,1949
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ALL- UNIVERSITY FENCING TOURNAMENT
All students and professors interested in fencing are cordially invited to the competition at 2 p.m. Sunday. There will be events in Ruhiban Gymnasium 2 p.m., Saturday. There will be events in foil, duelling awards, and sabre. All entrants will give their names to Jim Raport. We welcome all glassware before 3:00 p.m. Friday.-Bill Truxal.
MEN'S STUDENT COUNCIL. There will be a pupra-
lure meeting of the M.S.C. Monday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m.
at the Hirsch School in Waverly.
REINETERPETITION OF RELIGION COMMISSION
The REINETERPETITION interprets the Religion Commission on the W.M. to talk today at the Richard Rupe will lead a discussion on "The Religious Significance of Mythology." Everyone is invited—Cornerstone of Mythology.
WESTMISTER STUDENT FOUNDATION: There will be a roller-skating party this evening from 9:30 until 12:00 at the Rolledrone. Everyone is invited to — Ethellyne Roost, Leonard Schroeter, co-chairman.
YW-YM. CREATIVE LEISURE: Everyone is invited to attend our skating party at $30 o'clock a day afternoon. Bring your own ice skates. We will invite Honey House - Betty-Jenny Miller, Charles Wright, Jr.
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Psychologist Says Jitterbugs Are Kin to Snake-Handlers
Knoxville, Tenn.—(UF) “If you’re a member of the nation’s boroughs of jittings, you aren’t going to like this. If you’re anti-jitter you’ll love
It is now declared that jitterbugs have very much in common with snake-handlers.
"Oh, yes," says Dr. Axel Brett. University of Tennessee psychology professor. "It is very much the same sort of thing. There is the same sort of suggestion and rhythm, except in the case of snake-handlers it often develops into hysterical convulsions."
Dr. Brett apparently is giving the liters the benefit of a possible double in saying they don't harm hygieric convulsions. Many a dance attendant has been give ample reason to think otherwise.
It is admitted that jitterbugs don't slack each other's eyes while stomping and stomping, but the wear and tear on their muscles and heart slows them on a dance floor. New time youre on a dance floor remember that.
Dr. Brett says the commonly known fact that injuries received during the height of excitement of a football game or fight are not nearly so painful as after the excitement is over is the explanation of snake and fire handling without immediate ill effects.
"During the height of excitement," he explains, "people become less and less aware of what is going on round them. It is a gradual narrowing of the consciousness and concentration on one thing."
Some jitterbug capers are amazing and appear to require supernatural power. Few woodsmans and oilmasters have the endurance of a jitterbug artist. Maybe Dr. Brett explained it satisfactorily.
"It is a fact," stress Dr. Brett, "that under stress and strain, pain can be almost wholly cancelled. At times it can become painful. It is an amazing feat while they are severely wounded or nearly worn out."
ON THE OFF B-E-A-T
By Roderick Burton
That crash you heard last Wednesday was not another Turkish earthquake—it was us breaking our few year's resolutions.
As we understand it, a true American is one who refuses to join any organization until it has been stamped "Inspected by the Dies Committee."
We are unable to confirm the rumor that we are being pointed out on the campus as the "fellow who doesn't write the Shin."
We confidently predict that this year will be different. At least last year columnists in an estimated L-1 cohort were told to inform us that "Life begins in '39."
This session of Congress should not be very disappointing. Nobody expects it to do anything.
But at the rate we're studying. We'll stay here forever.
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Relief—Not War Funds Needed
There is a horror about the stories coming out of Ohio on the relief cri- tion. One of the most frequent stories of Europe's war news. Thousands of innocent and helpless people in Cleveland, Toledo and other Ohio cities have been sentenced to utter distress or suppression by the censure of relief.
For the horrors of Europe's warfare, it all sorts of excuses are advanced in defense. Some argue that of battle, economic compulsions and death, for the horrors of what is happened to our world. These things whatever can be advanced. These people are starving in the world.
Relief—Not War Funds Needed
"SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS"
The budget cannot be balanced until our millions of idle have been put back to work.
Labor, on the other hand, insists that unemployment remains a problem, demands not less but more relief, and a real program to provide jobs at deserts.
When that blessed day comes, revenue will fairly flood our National Treasury, and the national debt will be like a snowball on a hot July day.
Ohio has been giving a horrible object lesson of what is in store for the country if present proposals to cut down relief in order to provide aid for war victims adopted. Yet because war profits are pouring into their own coffers, the fat cats imagine all is well and demand reduction of public expenditures.
All the strange anties of snake-
handlers—and jitterbugs—have a natural base.
"The most reticent, sedate people do things under mob influence that they are very much ashamed of afterward."
Says Dr. Brett:
Well, jitterbugs, there; at last, I one difference.
Nine Musicians Give Recital
Nine students in the School of Fine Arts combined efforts to present a student recital before approximately 100 persons in Frank Strong auditorium yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
William Henderson, fa41 led, 10 with a vocal presentation of "Love Me or Not" (Seecchi) followed by the lively I think Upon the Maidens' (Head), Mary Earl Sowers, fa43, followed this with a piano solo, "Prelude in A Minor" (Debus-v).
A three-member ensemble presented the third movement Menuet to Beebowen's "Trio." Combining efforts for this will be Joan Klausman, Peter Petro Thomas, I. G. Clark琴仲; and Robert Forman, "E," obsolete.
Genevieve Roth, sp. and Bruce Herrick, took their places at two pianes to play "Impruntum Roicoce" (Schutt). Another piano team composed of Betty Buchanan, f#42, and Lois Worrel, f#42, played a group of three songs, "Presto" (Gianni Batesta Pescati), "Eutde" (Heller-Kasokaf,) and "Sevilla" (Albeniz-Guenther).
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Cole Attends Chicago Meet Of National Anti-War Group
Elijah Cole, c'40, was elected to the national council of the Youth Committee against War when he attended the National Young Anti-War congress in Chicago during the Christmas vacation.
Mary Jane, c41, who was unable to attend, was also elected to the council.
Before he attended the meeting at which he served on the steering committee, Cole went to Washington, D.C., where he conferred with officials in regard to government work and training.
Cole completed his trip by visiting relatives in New York and Buffalo.
Lady Speaks to Chemist Club
A. G. Tolaas, of the Minnesota state Department of Agriculture will be among other speakers.
Principal speaker will be L. E. Meichers, head of the department of botany and plant pathology at Kansas State College, who will discuss bacterial wilt or soft rot of the Irish otato.
Valley Potato Growers Meet Here Saturday
Change now with CITIES SERVICE
How would you feel if you spent the days out in the cold and consumed nothing but stiff oil and gasoline?
potato growers of the Kaw Valley will hold their nineteenth annual meeting here Saturday.
Winter Diet for cold- stricken cars!
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of chemistry穿上 on "Kansas Hall" at the regular meeting of the Chemistry Club yesterday afternoon.
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