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University Daily Kansan
Friday, Nov. 2, 1956
Ike's Leadership A 'Myth'
The Egyptian conflict and President Eisenhower's statement on it have brought to light some interesting aspects, which, in this time of political furor may be overlooked but certainly shouldn't be
First, why didn't the United States have "information" about the original attack, as the President admitted it did not? To be sure, this country knew that the Israelis were massing near the Egyptian border, and that French and English troops were on Cyprus. But just what were the State Department and the Central Intelligence Agency, with their channels of information, doing at the time of the attack?
The proof of this non-information can be seen in the fact that Henry Cabot Lodge, chief delegate to the United Nations, had to be called from the opening performance of the Metropolitan Opera to be informed of the action. The Dulles boys, John Foster and Allen, who head the responsible agencies for this information, must shoulder the blame for this lack of information on the impending conflict.
Second. if President Eisenhower is the world
leader that many Americans and non-Americans believe he is, why did our supposedly two "closest" allies, France and Great Britain, see fit to ignore consulting the President on their action? For that matter, these allies didn't see fit to even "inform" him of their plan of action. According to one author there was a "Roosevelt Myth": is there an "Eisenhower Myth?"
Finally, in his much publicized "talk" to the American people, what did the President tell them that they hadn't already heard or read? Most of his time was spent "reading the newspaper" of past events to the people. Then, when he finally did get around to the Middle Eastern conflict, he stated that we would not enter into the hostilities. This policy was already one day old, as witnessed by our action in and through the United Nations on Tuesday.
Midway through the 19th century Abraham Lincoln said that you can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. Midway through the 20th century, he may be proved wrong. —Leo Flanagan
Well, the word is out, and it's finally official. Kansas State students will have a holiday Monday if the Wildeats should happen to luck out a victory over KU Saturday. A school holdiay?—Sounds like a great idea.
Who says there isn't some careful planning going on here at KU? Only a genius could have arranged it so that the student directories would be made available to the students on the same day as the list of Homecoming Queen candidates.
Midsemester grades are going into the registrar's office Monday morning, so there's no hope now of avoiding down slips. The fellow at the next desk suggests that since the crucial deadline is passed, he can now go without studying until final week starts.
Students are slow to take advantage of the free polio shots over at the hospital, and this news comes as quite a shock. We always thought a KU student would take anything which was free, regardless of how painful the consequences might be.
Just to show you how up-to-date the modern youth of today is, we noticed a group of about 25 Lawrence youngsters out trick-or-treating Wednesday night. Each was full costumed in his best Mickey Mouse regalia, complete with ears.
A friend of ours suggests that the University is making it very tempting by offering to expel students so easily while midsemesters are still fresh in mind.
Public opinion seems to be much more in favor of kidnapping Anthony Eden than the K-State kitty. This trend is particularly evident among male students who are not members of the ROTC.
Looks like Uncle Jimmy Green is going to spend a long, cold winter. Here it is November already, and he hasn't got his usual coat of paint.
And as a final shot for the week, the fellow over at the next table, who is a habitual gambler, comes up with the first idea for an interesting betting pool since the World Series
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Campus Poll
Nelson Perkins, Kansas City senior-"If we don't send aid we are not doing right, and it seems someone else will help them, namely the unfriendly nations. It is an obligation we have as a world power, but we shouldn't act without the sanction of the United Nations."
With the growing tension in the middle East and Europe the question of whether the United States should send aid to the countries fighting to throw off the yoke of communism is one that may directly or indirectly affect the lives of college students. The question "Should the United States intervene in Hungary's struggle for independence" was asked at random of 10 University students.
Of the 10 interviewed seven voiced the opinion that the United States should send some kind of aid and three of the seven said they believed armed aid should be sent. The remaining four thought economic aid of some kind should be given the Hungarians and three believed the United States should stay out of the fight completely.
Aid To Hungarians O K
Three of the 10 thought the United States should make the first move, with the United States doing what the international body advised. All agreed that the United States would not make a move to publicized intervention until after the national elections Tuesday.
NEWS DEPARTMENT
Pam Hutchinson, Arkansas City senior—"I think that the U.S. should give economic aid to the Hungarians, and send such things as medical supplies. However, friendship cannot be bought and care should be taken to avoid excessive interference."
Following are the opinions of 10 students:
Ken Ciboski, Goodland senior—"Since I believe a "Tito-type" government will be formed, I believe that the U.S. should treat Hungary as it treats all countries fighting a rebellion. The U.S. should send only economic help."
Dick Walt Managing Editor
EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT
Jon Hugerson
David Webb Associate Editor
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Ray Hall, Winfield junior—"I think that nothing will be done until after the election. Then it should be handled in the U.N. The U.S. should not take it upon themselves to enter this conflict."
Larry Hannah, Osborne senior—"I won't say just how far the U. S. should go, but it shouldn't be any further than our U.N. obligation."
Bob Masterson, Lawrence senior—"Any direct intervention would start World War III. The thing to do would be to give immediate recognition to the rebel government. This would be a psychological boost to other satellite nations."
Lee Woodard, Wichita sophomore —"I think we should encourage it. If they ask for help, I think we should give economic aid and arms."
ended. He wants to take bets on the number of students injured in car accidents on the trip to Manhattan Saturday. Not a bad idea—there'll probably be a lot of losers.
-Dick Walt
Jim Hamil, Kansas City junior—"The people making decisions are in the White House. The problem in Hungary is more internal and the U.S. should not mess with it. The U.S. is on the spot."
Larry Welch, St. John junior—"I think we owe the Hungarians as much as we gave to the South Koreans."
Pat Donnelly, Lawrence freshman — "I don't think the U.S. should intervene in Hungary. It's up to Hungary to fight their own battle."
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Todd Crittenden  Business Manager
And After The Revolts?
By UNITED PRESS
The revolts in Hungary and Poland against Soviet Russian domination have assumed historic significance.
It appears quite possible that communism itself may well lose out in some of the countries which have been under red rule since the end of World War II.
If that happens, a new question will arise. What sort of governments will replace the communist dictatorships?
They would not necessarily all become real democracies.
It is a notable fact that in none of the countries concerned is there any deep background of democratic self-rule.
The lack of deep democratic background is emphasized when it is remembered that until the end of World War I every one of the countries concerned was a monarchy or part of a monarchy.
It is pretty certain that if some of the satellite countries freed themselves of communist rule they would turn into dictatorships of one kind or another. Those which did not would be likely to follow the multiparty system of parliamentary government which has made politics so turbulent in France.
The people of eastern Europe have still to acquire, by experiment, the political education which is necessary for democratic self-rule.
It is likely to take them a long time. But, at least, their freedom from the ugly pestilence of communism would be a gigantic step forward.
Two of Hungary's greatest national heroes are Janos (John) Hunyadi and Louis Kossuth.
The federal government owns approximately 21 per cent of all property in the United States.
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