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Page 2 University Daily Kansan Friday, Dec.11, 1964
Silence Reigns Quietly
The Republic of the Philippines could be called a perfect example of "U.S. imperialism," but the Communist-controlled nations never mention it.
Its people live a wide range of existence—from the Negrito tribesmen who exist according to the accuracy of their arrows to the cocktail drinkers in Manila.
THE COMMUNISTS tried to move into the Philippines from 1945 until 1954, but were outfought by the Filipino Army, and today both of the major political parties use the Communists as a whipping boy.
Diosdado Macapagal is president. Born under a thatched roof in a poverty-stricken barrio, the graduate in economics shook an estimated four million hands during his three-year campaign before the 1961 elections. Carlos P. Garcia, a member of the Nationalista Party, whose government was one of nepotism and corruption, contributed a great deal to the country in 1961—in a way not of his original intention.
Because of his presidential control over the political machines, he felt he could beat the Liberal Party's Macapagal. He ordered out the constabulary in 1961 to enforce honest elections. The people voted for Macapagal.
Macapagal is a president dedicated to improving the lot of the common man. He wooed the common man and was elected by the common man, but, paradoxically, he is relying initially on the business community for achieving his program.
THE MAJOR PROBLEMS in the Philippines are unemployment and an out-moded system of
land tenure in agriculture. In the back country, one receives the impression that the Philippines could provide a haven for hundreds of Peace Corpsmen.
Probably the major problem in the Philippines is, in the words of R. S. Milne, in the Asian Survey, "the sheer inertia of the political system, based as it is on personal relationships and alliances and not on ideas or principles."
Macapagal's "Five Year Integrated Socio-Economic Program" is a step in overcoming this problem-aided by the personality of the man himself. He lives in a modest home, drives an ancient car, and has caused panics in political circles by refusing to accept "out-of-the-pocket campaign expenses."
MOST OF THE COUNTRY'S economic development is centered in the area of Manila, the popular capital, but President Macapagal's program called for dispersing development all over the islands. This could be quite a job. There are 7,100 islands in the republic, of which only 2,773 are named. He is trying to take government out of business, which he says will give more persons employment in outlying areas.
But the people are free and independent.
They copied portions of the U.S. political system and have received billions of U.S. dollars for development. They are continuing to progress in a typical democracy of continual crises—but they are doing it of their own choice and decision and progressing toward the better. The nation is a perfect example of "U.S. imperialism," but the Communist nations don't use it in their propaganda.
Tom Hough
The Museum of Art saves the 32 Picasso ceramic pieces and 12 lithographs now on display represent "the playful side" of Picasso's many-faceted personality.
Indeed they do.
Picasso
THE PIECES ARE whimsical, gay, and created with humorous abandon. A plate smiles, a plaque grins, a pitcher, with eyes painted on it, leers from beneath its lip.
It is an eye-catching display. It also happens to be refreshingly creative. I asked myself whether I would have been impressed by these works had I not known the artist's identity. I believe that I would.
Working in both "positive" and "negative" techniques of ceramic casting, Picasso and associates have created an assortment of interesting designs.
Note that word, "associates." It is always a little disturbing to be reminded that many great artists don't do all the work that is credited to them. Picasso created the ceramic designs, but left the casting and painting to others. Painters of the past have been known to sketch in the outline of a picture, then leave the detailed work to students or helpers.
BUT PICASSO'S MARK is upon all the work. There is a simplicity
and a humor which make it his. Other artists might have been tempted to add more detail, but a Picasso platter stares from the wall in plain white, adorned by only four small ridges which mark the eyes no , and mouth on its smiling "face."
Picasso is obsessed with faces. They are made a part of almost every creation. Every work must have a life, the artist seems to be saving.
It is this emphasis on life and liveliness that makes Picasso's work significant art.
—Larry Boston
A Slice of Cam-Pi
I would like to express my congratulations, men and women of KU. I have never seen such a diversified disinterested student body in all my life. Your apathy reigns supreme. Your indignation cannot be dented because you have none to express.
WHERE YOU ARE going I don't know, but then, I don't really care. I'm like you. I'm a hedonist and egocentric. We go well together.
Of course, there are a few sterling individuals who might take offense, but, when I speak in glowing generalities, who doesn't.
I REFER TO nothing specific but to everything in general.
I often wonder what inspires the masses to flock to a center of learning to do nothing. To forsake learning to acquire the characteristics of a lemming is unforgivable.
I speak not to you but of you.
speak not to you but of you. Think for one moment of Berkeley, California. I cannot condone their actions because I do not agree with them. I do not advocate demonstrations but I do not condemn them. However,
one point, please. They at least cared enough, or felt they did anyway; they believed deep enough, or thought they did, to express themselves. They, whether they, were right or wrong, did something.
Maybe, one day, a fourth for bridge or a weekend of beer, a band, and a place to lose your frustrations will not be so important.
Do not despair. Even though some magazines call our age "twisted," our morals loose, and our future bleak, all is not lost. Even though we are in pretty bad shape I don't believe we've sunk too deep in the murky pit of decay.
I CANNOT, as I said before,
really condemn fellow students
for apathy. The majority of KU's
enrollment come from the Mid-
west. This you have to excuse.
To reiterate, I don't advocate what they did, but they did do it.
That big wide world still awaits. Out there, it's easy to get lost.
I DON'T LIKE to harp on the same subject over and over.
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However, sometimes it is impossible to restrain from doing so. So, with some degree of restraint, a coolness of temper, a sense of balance and fairness and a very slight amount of logical consistency and intellectual honesty. I will, commenting editorially, say, if the ASC joins the Associated Student Governments of the USA they can at least do nothing with a national flavor, and where the heck is the JAYHAWKER.
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AT LEAST IN some areas, poor surroundings don't hamper success. A senior architecture student, Brent Porter, is regional director of the Central States Area of student chapters of the AIA. He is also serving on the National Executive Board of the student AIA. Whether a correlation can be drawn or not, we do have a good department of architecture.
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Here's another wise tidbit from Anonymous.
"Smile when you tell her you love her. She may laugh in your face."
Jim Langford
"It Looks Like Rigor Mentis"
The People Say...
Editor:
Let's have a standard policy for closing times for switchboards in the women's dorms! Gradually through this semester I have become aware of the inconsistency of switchboard closings in the several women's dorms at KU. In years past the policy has been standard throughout the system. On weekdays the freshman dorms closed at 10:30 and the upperclass at 11:00; their regular closing hours. On weekends all dorms were open until 11:00. This was simple. It was no problem to remember when a guy could or could not call a dorm. This year it began to seem even easier: with Corbin, GSP and C&O extending to 11:00 p.m., all dorms closed their switchboards at the same time. Except, one night a week (Thursdays?) the freshman dorms closed at 10:30 for floor meetings. Okay, it still wasn't too complicated. But now, weekends: the dorms are open with their switchboards until their doors closed, 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and midnight on
Sundays—or so I thought. I discovered last night that GSP is opened until 12:30 Sunday nights, a half hour after closing. Is this, then, the standard rule? Switchboards open a half hour after the doors close? Nay, for the upperclass dorms pulled their plugs Sundays at the stroke of Black Midnight still. In the first place, it seems odd that the upperclass dorms do not stay open as long as the frosh. But more important, when can I depend on all dorms being open and when can I know for certain that I cannot get in? To reiterate my opening sentence, let's have a standard closing time for all coed switchboards. Personally, I feel that a closing time of 11:00 p.m. every night for all five of the large women's dorms, freshman and upperclass alike (including Thursday nights) would give a standard, inflexible and reliable time for everyone to be able to count on. I feel sure the girls would appreciate it and I know the guys would.
McPherson junior
Social Comment, Laughter Fill Theater Production
THE 17TH CENTURY FRENCH theatre came rollicking to life last night in the University Experimental Theatre's production of "A Doctor in Spite of Himself," by Moliere.
An excellently prepared cast carried the hour-long performance through marital problems, alcoholic problems, monetary problems, and health problems.
The plot is easy to follow and uncomplicated. It is, as the theatre manager points out in an address to the audience before the performance, a risque social commentary, it deals with all the common problems and the common people of Moliere's day.
THE ACTORS CONVEYED the light-hearted spirit of the play to the audience even before the play began. Mingling with the audience, the costumed performers distributed oranges and programs. Often the actors would pause to talk or call attention to some member of the audience — especially if that person seemed reluctant to accept the forwardness of the players. The mood of the play was set, and the audience was receptive to the opening scenes.
“五ive or six blows between people who love each other only brightens the relationship.” Sganarelle cried at his wife. And then he proceeds to swat her numerous
times with a slapstick known more for its noise than its damaging effect.
ALL THE PLAYERS GAVE the appearance that they were having a good time in their roles. There seemed to be little strain on the part of any of the performers. Their caprices led the audience through an enjoyable performance, especially for the theatre-goer who seeks pure enjoyment without a lot of the deep symbolism and thought-provoking issues. This play is for laughter—and laughter it gets.
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