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British Press Comments On Korean Arms Build-up
The decision of the United Nations in South Korea to modernize its armaments because of Communist breaches of the armistice agreement is one of the main topics of comment in the British press. The following are excerpts from leading British newspapers:
The Daily Mail (Conservative) welcomes the decision. It says that the Western position has deteriorated every time the line of least resistance has been taken with the Russians but has improved every time the West has shown readiness to stand up against the Communist menace.
The Times (independent) notes that the United States is to supply the new armaments, including jet aircraft, and says that the American action seems justified. At the same time the paper says that the news that armaments are being increased in Korea just at a time when their decrease elsewhere is in the air must cause anxiety.
"For that reason," says the Mail, "we welcome the announcement by the U.N. Command that it proposes to reinforce its position in South Korea."
"In this case, as in the Middle East, it is plainly the Communists who have taken the lead in stri-
ring up trouble by the supply of arms. So long as they continue with these actions their verbal professions of peace can carry little weight with the Western world."
The Manchester Guardian (Liberal) feels that the decision of the U.N. Command was no doubt inevitable.
"If the Communists build up their strength, the U.N.' Command is bound to do the same.
"Still, the move is regrettable. In Europe East and West are talking of reducing their armed strength. They are even beginning to do it. In Korea they are doing the opposite."
The Scotsman (independent) argues that the decision is justified, and says that the outry from the North Korean side can safely be ignored.
Lehigh University has purchased an analog computer, a network analyzer type, similar to the one obtained by KU several years ago. This type computer was designed and patented by a member of the KU faculty, E. B. Phillips, professor of electrical engineering.
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Lehigh University Buys Computer
It is manufactured in Philadelphia, Pa., by one of the larger manufacturers of switchgear apparatus.
The KU device is used for the instruction of electrical engineering students specializing in utility planning and operation. When not engaged for this work it is leased by electric and gas utility companies for the economic and feasible planning of system enlargements.
Companies in several states send their design and transmission engineers to KU to use the device for long-range planning of system enlargements. For example, the computer predicted the need for the second expansion of the Kansas Power and Light Company's generating station at Cameron's Bluff, near Lawrence.
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Soviet Highways Are Opened To Foreign Tourist Traffic
MOSCOW - (UP) - The Soviet Union this summer is permitting foreigners for the first time to bring their own automobiles into the country and spend a holiday crossing the Russian nation.
Not many Americans are expected to take up the offer but those who do find an interesting contrast with the American road network of billboards, motels and speed traps.
Vast as this country is, there is no chance of the visitor getting lost. For one thing, he must stick to one of the two trunk highways. To make sure he does, an Intourist Agency guide will join him at the frontier and accompany him throughout the trip.
The highways especially the north-south route from Moscow to the Black Sea—are excellent by Russian standards and, in most places, good by European ones. They are three and sometimes four-lane roads with long stretches where you can put your foot to the floorboard.
Gas stations, repair shops, snack bars and restaurants are to be found about every 100 miles. Hotels are spaced at reasonable distances and built right out on the highways in the remote steppes.
Traffic is very light, consisting mostly of trucks and busses. There are no hitchhikers. When Russians travel, and they love to, they usually go by train. Few have private cars.
Whether the foreign tourist stops in a village or small town, he will be surrounded by wide-eyed onlookers making comments on the mechanical features of his automobile.
Rules for driving are simple:
2. Highway and traffic signs are pretty much the same as in Western Europe. One difference is that you can turn right on a red light.
3. Drivers must keep their cars clean. If a policeman spots a dirty, muddy car, he has the right to stop it and fine the occupants.
4. The speed limit in a city is 35 mph. On the open road it is unlimiited.
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