Page 6
University Daily Kansan Wednesday, May 9.196
Defeat Termed 'Setback'
DALLAS, Tex. — (UPI) — Edwin A. Walker has lost a battle. But he is still fighting a war.
He wanted to be Governor of Texas because he felt it would give him a national voice in his war against the United Nations and Communism.
WALKER RAN LAST in a field of six candidates seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. It was a setback, but not a defeat.
"We've had a lot of support and I will continue the fight for our cause," the former major general said. "I find a lot of enthusiasm for the cause."
Walker polled a little over 130,000 votes — roughly nine per cent of the ballots cast. He figures he could have done better if he had more time.
"There is only so much time to educate the people," he said.
JUST WHICH DIRECTION Walker's war with Communism and his battle against the Kennedy administration ("I am opposed to everything the New Frontier stands for") will take has not been announced.
During his campaign, Walker spent little time discussing state issues. He devoted his time to warning Texans against the dangers of Communism and members of the current administration he feels are traitors.
"State Department plans total U.S. surrender to the United Nations," his final campaign advertisement stated in large red headlines.
"Surrender to the United Nations means slavery under international Communism," he proclaimed. "The State Department has commenced its program to take our weapons . . . and physically give them to our enemies . . . leaving us none for the defense of our country."
HE SAID THIS WAS one of the reasons he was relieved of command of the 24th division in Germany and rebuked for his program of indoctrinating troops about Communism.
"It is clear that my training program stressing the identity and methods of the Communist conspiracy as an enemy was not in consonance with or in support of this program — the hidden secret program of our government's national policy," Walker said.
KEITH WHEATLEY, a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, said he could never serve with a governor like Walker and labeled him "Daddy Warbucks" after the comic strip character who fights enemies of America.
But Walker, a member of the John Birch Society, was confident that "thunder on the right" would sweep him into office.
Despite his defeat, he still stands throughout the country as a central figure in the rise of an ultra-conservative movement headed by such organizations as the John Birch Society. Walker believes the Birch Society is just as necessary as the nation's military.
"The Birch Society compliments the U.S. military forces in their efforts to expose the enemy and indoctrinate troops and citizens in combating an enemy like Communism." Walker says.
HE CALLS THE UNITED States-Russia cooperation in the United Nations an "unholy alliance" and says the only hope for America's future is for either America or Russia to leave the U.N. — which he brands "a monstrous creation . . . a violent and ruthless dictatorship that is not a hope for peace, but a guarantee of tyranny."
Walker is not married. Up until now, his entire life has been the Army (he graduated in 1931; ranked 229th out of 296) and he plans to devote the rest of it speaking out against Communism.
9 A DANCE *
Here's the wildest bargain since the purchase of Alaska...11 smash selections by the biggest names in the business...and all for a mere 99¢! It's your chance to pick up 11 hit numbers for 9¢ each! Each is the biggest hit from 11 great albums by these tremendous stars. Including the sensational new Latin swingers, The Brothers Castro.
How come such a fantastic bargain? Simple. It's a nefarious scheme on our part. Once your hear one number from each of these exciting new albums, you'll want to get them all! While you're at your record dealer grabbing this bargain, tantalize yourself with these gems: NANCY WILSON/CANNONBALL ADDERLY...CLOSE-UP—The Kingston Trio...ONCE UPON A TIME—The Lettermen...STARS IN OUR EYES—The Four Freshmen...LINGER A WHILE WITH VIC DAMONE.
But don't just sit there. Rush out and get "Who's News!" at that 99¢* price! After all, how can you go wrong for a lousy 99¢?
He said this is why he left the Army—because as a soldier he could not speak his mind.
AS FOR DEFINITE PLANS for the immediate future, Walker has not said if he has decided. At the present, he is resting after his campaign.
"Be assured, though, America hasn't the last from General Walker by a darn sight," his supporters say with confidence.
Capitol
Picnic Is Scheduled
*Optional with dealer. Monophonic only.
'Brothers' Needed For Next Year
Members of the P-t-P "brother-sister" program will help incoming foreign students get acquainted with the campus next fall, with the idea that lasting friendships may result from this initial contact.
All the "sister" positions for the People-to-People "brother-sister" program for next fall have been filled, and 50 of the 175 "brother" positions have been applied for.
Any man, unless he is an incoming freshman, may apply for a P-t-P "brother" position. Applications are available in the P-t-P office, Room 113 of the Kansas Union.
Patronize Your Kansan Advertisers
CAPITOL RECORDS, INC.
Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Phi Epsilon will sponsor a picnic Saturday for International students. The picnic will be held at Potter Lake from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
S. U.A.
Doubles Ping Pong Tournament
May 9, 6:30
Big 8 Room, Kansas Union
Big 8 R
Register at Information Booth in the Union
Here's dacron polyester blended with cotton in a weave that's light as a lettuce leaf! Spike the fabric with interesting patterns and colors, and you have summer's smartest sport jackets. $22.95 to $40