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University Daily Kansan Tuesday. Nov. 19, 1957
There are two types of Siamese The Tufted Coquette is a Central cats, blue points and seal points. American Hummingbird.
Plagued By Petty Politics
John Dealy, a non-voting member of the All Student Council and the man who almost had the distinction of stopping the spring elections last year, jumped on the tattered horse called reform at a recent ASC meeting, and charged up the aisle to denounce the Council's leaders as fair-weather friends.
When the smoke cleared, Dealy had been promised everything from political stardom to a new suit of clothes. Dealy in his recent talk recalled some of the promisers:
"The President of the Council (Schultz) .. blasted me continually to drop my action...A well-known basketball player and campus leader promised me he would do all he could...if I would call off the show."
It was Dealy who discovered last spring that the constitutional referendum was illegal, and he tried to stop it with a Student Court injunction. Had he carried out his threat he would never have had to talk to the Council. But he let a handful of petty party hooligans talk him out of it.
With his denunciation of the leaders, he struck a note which is fast becoming the degradation of campus government; excessive politics.
Dealy had an axe to grind at that meeting. He does not have voting power in the Council and he believes he would had campus politicians from the court incident made good their promises.
Everyone from the editorial editor of The Daily Kansan to the leader of KU's Mafia tried to talk Dealy out of carrying out his threat last spring.
Dealy went on to say that he thought he might be helped this fall to get a vote in the Council.
"...but I had neglected to consider the possibility that support from those who offered their aid last spring might not be forthcoming. Those
who promised to help were silent during the critical time before the election."
Daly feels that he was done in by a force which includes some present ASC and student body leaders. The politicians for all their lack of ethics and responsibilities, do control sizeable voting blocs.
Dealy said "... operating in opposition to good student government, certain political interests stepped in to play their little game. They managed to rally their forces to defeat the proposal. ... I hope our 'political players' are pleased."
Politics in sensible doses is easy to take, even at KU. The main problem comes with overdoses Its effect is sluggishness in the ASC. That body gives the impression that it takes Miltown before each meeting.
True, Dealy might not be in the Council even as a non-voting member had he followed through his threat last spring, but it might have been better for campus politics if he had stuck to his guns. It would have done more good than talking to a group of people, most of whom are devoted to the cause of self-preservation.
You can be assured that the "players" are pleased. They were successful in stopping Dealy last spring, and now all they have to do is sit back and listen to Dealy blow his top.
For all his lack of long-range insight, Dealy has hit on the one thing that prevents the Council from performing a function resembling student government: An excess of individual politics.
We don't suppose anything will ever come of Dealy's talk, and we can't agree with his personal grievances. His words do, however, bring out the true colors of excessive politics. It is this beast that makes the Council a big canker sore.
Bob Hartley
While everybody bemoans the fate of the poor pedestrian who daily has to dodge the more than 7,000 cars on campus, it's time someone thought of the drivers who have to steer their way through a mass of the most inconsiderate persons anywhere in the world.
But, eventually you must come to the intersection of Sunflower Road. Then the fun begins. If the cop on duty gives you the halt sign, you're
If you feel any sympathy for the pedestrians, try a short spin down Jayhawk Boulevard. If you begin from the eastern part of the boulevard, you get a false, rosy picture because it's really not too tough going.
Pity The Poor Driver
dead. By the time you get the green light, you are in a sea of human flesh. While the cop blows his whistle frantically and you chime in with your horn, the mass remains unbroken.
It's fine to assume the driver is going to stop because he is obligated. But don't count on it every time. After all, that puts the entire responsibility for an accident on the driver, when actually the pedestrian should be able to prevent most of them by just being careful.
Let's not take advantage of the good nature of the drivers. Don't get the idea that there is some kind of law that says the driver has to stop for you no matter where you cross.
It is significant that the French people would appoint a financial expert to attempt to solve the entangled affairs that the previous 24 governments since the war have managed to put the country into.
Dick Brown
M. Felix Gaillard, at 39, is the youngest Frenchman to become Premier in the last century. He has a brilliant background of troubleshooting for the French economic system.
Young Man With A Big Job
Closely related to the currency problem is another little king-sized headache that has proved too much to overcome for other governments. That is the $2 billion a year that the Algeria problem costs. Of course, one has to admit that the rising inflation at home must be taken care of first before France can hope to "get on its feet."
He was responsible for the establishment of the first 5-year plan for the development of atomic energy in France. In 1956, he was appointed chairman of the Committee on General Economy and Financing of the Modernization and Equipment Plan.
Gaillard appears to have the qualifications for the job. A former French Resistance hero during Germany occupation, he brings with him a brilliant background as a young Inspector of France.
As he said in his policy statement before the French General Assembly, "It is the currency crisis on which our future now hinges. Everything must be sacrificed in order to solve this crisis."
To carry out his "young man theme" he has surrounded himself with a young, aggressive cabinet upon which he is pinning his hopes for a solution to France's problems.
In keeping with his progressive ideas, he has said that he will not sacrifice essential capital equipment, because he might endanger the country's economic future or hamper France's efforts in Algeria.
But this dynamic young man has said he has faith in the people of France who have shown an enthusiasm and eagerness to get at the difficult task. As he said in his message to the Assembly, "We must get to work, immediately."
In short, he has promised to vote new taxes to match an increase in expenditures. He has even had to secure assistance from the Bank of France.
One frequent critic of the President suggested the Chief Executive's name be changed to Dwight M. Eisenhower. The "M" would stand for Milton.
Dr. Eiseley said that evolution in man is still in progress. The proof of his theory could be found at any high-level international diplomatic conference.
Dick Brown
Early settlers in the Great Plains had to use dried cornstalks, corncobs, buffalo dung, sunflower stems and twisted hay as firewood.
Corn was the basic food for pioneer families in the Great Plains.
George Washington, the father of our country, had a violent temper. He beat his soldiers with his cane to keep them from retreating.
The New England states were the first ones to consider secession from the Union when they opposed the War of 1812.
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