PAGE FOUR THE MICHIGAN VAILY SA BAT, SEPTEMBER 27, 1952 TH MCIGNDAL SATURAY, SPTEMER 27M1U5 TIME FOR A CHANGE? The Case for the Democrats (Editor's Note: This the second of two ar- ticles dealing with general election issues. To- day: The Democratic standpoint.) ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL campaign has rolled around, and, as in the past 20 years, the Republicans are confronting the American people with their usual "had enough" line, while the Democrats have come up with a sound platform and possibly the most outstanding figure to make a bid for the presidency-Adlai E. Stevenson. Relatively a political unknown until four years ago, the governor blossomed out as chief executive of Illinois-a post to which he was elected by an overwhelming majority. The keen-witted Stevenson pro- ceeded to clean out the last vestiges of the preceding corrupt Republican regime, giving his state its first dose of good gov- ernment in years. In Illinois, Stevenson proved himself an able administrator and policy-maker, high- ly experienced in politics. The GOP can hardly say the same thing for their pla- titude-slinging war hero. The governor is running for a party with an enviable record and a farseeing platform -one which has given this country un- matched prosperity and security. In the past two decades, the Democra- tic party has instituted reforms, long needed by the country, which the Re- publican party, in characteristic fashion, has consistently ignored. The Wagner Act, for example, liberated labor from the threat of yellow-dog con- tracts and unscrupulous manufacturers, at last giving unions a say in determining their own wages and working conditions by guar- anteeing collective bargaining. The interests of the American worker were also furthered when such institutions as social security, unemployment compen- sation,and worker's compensation were in- troduced. Competitive free enterprise has always found support under Democratic administra- tions, which have guarded the small busi- nessman with a constant vigilance over monopolistic practices. The Tennessee Valley Authority and the giant dams built in the West stand as commendable monuments, tributes to the vision of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Dealers. Rural electrifica- tion, flood control, reclamation, and con- servation programs have made a rich contribution to the economic health of the country. Industries have sprung up in places where, in 1929, a blacksmith couldn't be found. And withtheir farm parity and farm loans program, the Democrats solved a problem Republican Congresses were never willing to face. The list of social reforms initiated by the New and Fair Deals are too numerous to mention in this limited space. But one thing is certain: as a result of such progres- sive legislation, the following - beneficial changes on the American scene have taken place. Total production has been more than doubled. Corporation profits after taxes have risen from 8.4 to 18 billion. Total public spending has jumped from 118.1 to 205.5 billion. Weekly factory wages have gone up from $37.80 to $64.93 after taxes while the work week has been de- creased from 44.2 to 40.7 hours. And the American farmer is enjoying unparalleled prosperity. Add to this the fact that 60 million Am- ericans have old age insurance and 37 mil- lion have unemployment insurAce, which no one possessed in 1929, and a picture is drawn of how the average citizen's lot has been bettered in the last 20 years. * * * IN CONTRAST to the Republicans, who, with their usual brilliant hindsight, have come up with a platform full of inane gen- eralities, the Democrats have once more pre- sented the American public with a program which is in keeping with the progressive tradition of their past. Among their planks is a demand for Civil Rights legislation which liberal Democrats intend to translate into a Fair Employment Practices Commission law. An anti-filibuster plank has also been included which is designed to pre- vent a vocal minority in the Senate from preventing the implementation of the ma- jority's desire. And though it has not been incorporated in the platform, many Democrats are looking forward to a Na- tional Health Insurance program which would put adequate medical care within the reach of millions. A workable price and rent control pro- gram which would undo such GOP loop- holes as the Capehart amendment and keep inflation down is also an important plat- form plank. On the foreign policy front, the Demo- cratic party's record has been equally bril- liant. After bringing us victoriously through the last world war, the Administration has seen to it that, through the containment policy, Russian imperialism has been stop- ped on every front. And with the European Defense Com- munity, the North Atlantic Treaty Or- ganization, the Marshall Plan, and Point Four, new hope has been given to nations previously under the shadow of the Krem- lin. In the Pacific, the Japanese Treaty stands out as a beacon of intelligent diplomacy. And, at present, a treaty similar to NATO is being negotiated to protect our vital in- terests in the Pacific. The effectiveness of American entry into the Korean war in stopping further Red ag- gression was shown last week when Time magazine reported that a Kurdistan army was poised to roll into the Near East in 195. GOPoliticos, meanwhile have been recom- mending every foreign policy view under the sun. They range from the Taft-Mac- Arthur-Hoover "rattlesnake" program to Dulles-Eisenhower demands for "liberation." About the only issue the Republicans have come up with is the admitted rash of cor- ruption in some areas of Government. But they conveniently forget the case of their former National Chairman Guy Gabrielson's tie-up with RFC influence peddling and their poverty-stricken, cry-baby Dick Nixon, who just couldn't refuse a handout. After all the phony issues have been cleared away, the election pivots on the question of whether this country wants a party in power which is split in half over all questions, has no clear idea of where it is heading, and has as its standard- bearer a man so uninformed that he ad. mittedly doesn't know the difference be. tween a union and closed shop, has little experience in policy-making and is depen- dent upon cronies for almost all informa- tion. Or do the people want a party which has successfully led this country through 20 years of international crisis, meanwhile ad- vancing it socially, a party with an intelli- gent program for the future and a man at its helm who has shown through his ac- tions and speeches that he is honest, cap- able and experienced in all areas of govern- ment? -Jerry Helman AFL 'Blunder?' SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS and punish your enemies" was the political axiom of the American Federation of Labor while they followed the middle course in politics and refused to support one political party in national elections. From the time of its founding in 1881, with one exception, the AFL endorsed only local candidates, but this week they broke tradition and came out for Gover- nor Stevenson. The only other presiden- tial nominee to receive the AFL nod was Robert M. La Follette, Sr., progressive candidate in 1924. When the La Follette candidacy netted only four million votes, AFL union leaders reaffirmed their original stand and there- after stayed out of the national political arena.C 1Originally, the no-endorsement policy had been thought up by Samuel Gompers, the union's first president. The sagacious labor leader always considered politics a highly personal matter which could easily bring disunity within the organization. He also thought the Federal Government was unim- portant since at that time the era of federal labor legislation had not begun. Through the primary system, the AFL was able to back the best candidates no matter which party they belonged to. Thus in pre- dominantly Republican districts, the best GOP candidates from labor's standpoint got the union vote, while in Democratic areas, they concentrated on the Democratic pri- mary. However, the days of Gomper's rule are long past. Since the New Deal period, the Federal Government has become the shap- er of labor's destinies to a large extent, and labor now feels the need to be aligned with some party. Passage of the Taft- Hartley Act has crystalized the position of most labor leaders and the real provisions of the act have been lost in a psychological cloud of half-truths and accusations. Thus Stevenson's endorsement comes as no great surprise-he has asked for T-H re- peal, and labor leaders are confident he will heed their wishes. Certain advantages will be lost, however, as the traditional position is abandoned. For one thing, the union will not be able to bargain in predominantly GOP sections of the country since they will be more or less committed to the Democrats. Secondly, there are certain to be sev- eral schisms within the AFL since a num- ber of district presidents are backing Gen- eral Eisenhower. Lastly, and most significant, the AFL is taking a huge chance in supporting Steven- son, for the Illinois governor is by no means a sure winner. The best reason for a union to stay out of presidential politics is the risk of backing a losing candidate. By going on record for Stevenson, the AFL might well be in the doghouse if Ike wins. -Harry Lunn Gov. Stevenson's 'Egg-Head' Campaign By STEWART ALSOP SPRINGFIELD, Ill.-Aside from their ob- vious devotion to Gov. Adlai Stevenson, the young political amateurs of the small staff which Stevenson has gathered here share one striking characteristic. They are all what the Europeans would call "in- tellectuals"-they are interested in ideas, and in the words used to express these ideas. As a result, the atmosphere of Stevenson headquarters here rather reminds the visi- tor of a small university town. The Stevenson campaign, quite aside from the merits of the issues, is obviously the most intellectual and literate of any waged since the days of Woodrow Wilson. This raises the question-is intellect good politics? After Stevenson's serious and rather dif- ficult atomic energy speech in Hartford, Conn., this reporter remarked -to a rising young Connecticut Republican that a good many intelligent people, who would be con- sidered normally Republican, obviously ad- mired Stevenson. "Sure," was the reply, "all the egg-heads love Stevenson. But how many egg-heads do you think there are?" How many indeed, and how many peo- ple, not egg-heads themselves, admire and would vote for such an obvious "egg-head" as Adlai Stevenson? The Stevenson aides here, egg-heads to a man themselves, were at first overjoyed by the quality and reception of Stevenson's speeches. But now they are beginning to worry and wonder. Yet the American voter is an unpredict- able creature, and here it may be worth recounting an episode which followed Ste- venson's remarkable speech in Richmond, Va. In this speech Stevenson, to the blank astonishment of some of his listeners, dwelt at length on such subjects as the literary achievements of Ellen Glasgow and Wil- liam Faulkner. In the crush which followed the meeting, this reporter found himself squeezed between two elderly Southern la- dies. The following exchange ensued: First elderly Southern lady: "That was a funny sort of political speech, wasn't it? More like an address, you might say."{ Second elderly Southern lady (with ob- vious pride): "Well, you see, Gov. Ste- venson knew he was speaking to a 'spe- cially intelligent audience." And so, who knows? Being an egg-head may be shrewder politics than anyone re- annn viripri flip+Per-h i alk- n z isn-s IA IM +e tte/ TO THE EDITOR The Daily welcomes communications from its readers on matters of general interest, and will publish all letters which are signed by the writer and in good taste. Letters exceeding 300 words in length, defamatory or libelous letters, and letters which for any reason are not in good taste will be condensed, edited or withheld from publication at the discretion of the editors. sLL% fl° _ I , Lp M VI F-- --- --- --- - - - -. --, ON THE WASH INL TON WITH DREW PEARSON 'WTASHINGTON-A careful Republican diagnosis of votes in 12 key . states indicates that the Negro vote can probably swing the elec- tion either for or against Eisenhower. This may explain why the Gen- eral recently stated that he might appoint a qualified negro to his cabinet. The survey was made by experts in connection with the GOP advertising plan to use about $2,000,000 worth of radio and TV spots during the last three weeks of the campaign in 49 counties of 12 key states. The secret GOP survey follows: PROGRESSIVE VOTE IMPORTANT "F VERY ONE of these states with the exception of Pennsylvania (R) and Wisconsin (D) finished in an extremely close fashion in 1948. In the case of 6 of these states, credited to the Dewey column, the shift resulting from no progressive vote would throw, the states back to the Democrats. "The fact that these states are concentrated geographically as they are, helps implement this plan (of saturating the air- waves with TV and radio spots). Steps taken in one state will not be confined to the state itself, but will overlap. "A look at each state shows: "Connecticut-Three strong Democratic areas centered around New Haven, New London and Hartford. A shfit of 2 per cent in the vote of these areas would insure Republican victory. With Senator McMahon's death, a strong Republican senatorial race will help, as will Governor lodge's strength in the state. "MARYLAND-Senator Tydings (D) got beaten here not so much because of Senator McCarthy's campaign, but because he lost the Negro wards in Baltimore (20 per cent of the city's vote). The same thing happened to Rep. Sasscer (D) this fall. Obvi- ously the Negro vote is a big question here. Democratic strength is in Baltimore, across from Washington and in the Cumberland mining section. "New Jersey-Went Republican in 1948 but not by an overwhelm- ing margin. The Hudson County machine still functions, and, with the Taft-Driscoll split in the state, could cause trouble. The Negro vote is an important element here too. Democratic strength lies in Hud- son County, Trenton, Camden and New Brunswick. SLIM N.Y. MARGIN "NEW YORK-Went Republican by only 60,000 in 1948 while the Progressive vote was over 500,000. It is a truism in this state that, if the Republicans leave the city limits with more than a 200,000 handi- cap, they are in trouble. The Republicans must get every possible vote in Queens and Richmond, fight to take away independent votes in Manhattan and Bronx. In addition, they must buck the O'Connell machine in Albany, and Democratic strength in Utica, Rochester and Buffalo. The Negro and Jewish votes are vital, but FEPC endorse- ment alone is not the answer. "PENNSYLVANIA-Went Republican but not by a substan- tial margin in 1948. With the success of the Democrats in putting in Dilworth and Clark in Philadelphia, plus the decline of the Grundy machine, they are in for a fight this time. Democratic strength is in Scranton, Philadelphia and the Pittsburgh area. "OHIO-Taft was successful in cutting into the labor vote in Cuyahoga (Cleveland) and Mahoning (Youngstown) counties in 1950. The Republicans must duplicate the feat again in '52 to win the state. They are helped by the fact that Charlie Taft may lick Lausche for Governor, even though he was only endorsed by the Taft machine on the last day of the primary race, while Mike Di Salle is a weak can- didate against John Bricker. Again the Negro vote in Cuyahoga is critical. A change in 3,600 votes in 1948 would have put the state in the Republican column. "INDIANA-Went Republican by a bare margin in 1948, and again a rising Negro vote is extremely important, as is the farm vote all over the state. The Gary labor vote is uncertain, probably will be more heavily Democratic this year as a result of the Truman with- holding of Taft-Hartley in the steel strike. "MICHIGAN-Another state that the return of the Progres- sive vote could put in the Democratic column. Depression in the Detroit auto industry as well as a tight gubernatorial and sena- torial race won't make the picture any easier. A very, very im- portant Negro vote in Detroit, which Williams and Moody have of course catered to. Democratic strength is here, in Bay City and Flint, as well as Grand Rapids. CALIFORNIA DOUBTFUL "PLLINOIS-Here is one of the toughest for the Republicans to take. Stevenson's home state, which went barely Democratic in '48 must be taken. The concentration of Democratic strength is in Chicago, Decatur and East St. Louis. The key to taking the state is Chicago's Negro vote as well as getting as much of the downstate farm vote as possible. "WISCONSIN-Here is one many analysts figure belongs to Republicans on the basis of 1940 and 1944 returns. Not so, since these votes were an expression of Wisconsin's pro-German, anti- British feeling. When this tapered off in 1948, the vote (including Progressive) was over 53 per cent Democratic. It is purely and simply a question of slugging it out on the various issues in the city of Milwaukee as well as in Green Bay and Madison. "IOWA-This is the one that hurt, a farm state that went Demo- cratic by 1 per cent. Democratic strength is all over the state, not bunched, can be found in nine major areas. Only a campaign assur- ing farmers of their over-all economic future as well as specific farm nolicies will take this state. The Dean's Speech ,. , To the Editor: A RECENT news article concern- ed with the first Student Leg- islature meeting gave the impres- sion that the student legislators' rejected all the suggestions con- tributed by Dean Walter in his address. Contrary to the impression de- rived from the article, the legis- lators recognized Dean Walter's, attempt to explain his criticism of the Student Legislature as his honest explanation of the bitter- ness which seemed apparent last spring. Although certain specific sug- gestions and attitudes might be debated, I believe that Dean Wal- ter should be commended for an address filled with provocative, constructive suggestions. It is cer- tainly desirable that an adminis- trator speak to the Student Leg- islature, as a body, in complete honesty. Dean Walter at no time attempted the pat on the head, or the reasonless accusation. Certain student legislators fol- lowed the speech by a combina- tion of similarly honest criticisms, and denials of the Dean's right to question SL's fulfillment of its functions. A piece of paper known as a constitution does not form an ef- fective organization. Although leg- islators may sometimes dislike an attitude with which questions of fulfillment may be directed, none can deny the need for a system of checks and balances under the democratic system. Sincere criti- cism, such as that offered by Dean Walter, can only be gratefully re- ceived for purposes of discussion. SL has not begun the new year by propagating old grudges. A sincere desire to function as ef- fectively as possible makes the leg- islature anxious and ready to act in the best interests of the Uni- versity community. The bad in a group is always more newsworthy than the good; but the good, ma- ture opinions will always prevail in a group democratically struc- tured. --Leah Marks The Nixon Saga.. . To The Editor: 1"ICK IS SLICK" - Act One, Scene One. Time: The day IT broke Place: The Eisenhower Special (Two aides are sitting in the club car, reading. Both are wear- ing "Ike and Dick" buttons.) Aide No. 1: (Looking up) Ho, ho, ho, this is rich, Sherman. It says here that our Dick is a crook. Aide No. 2: Let me see. Where? Aide No. 1: Here in this newspa- per. Aide No. 2: Newspaper? Non- sense. Aide No. 1: Seriously. This is That One I was telling you about. Aide No. 2: (Looking at the pa- per) Ho, ho, ho. Scene Two Time & Place: The same a few hours later.. Aide No. 3: Ike, this here re- porter wants to know if you're go- ing to kick Dick off the ticket? Ike: What does Senator Taft think? Aide No. 3: (To .reporter) Ike says he's going to wait until all the evidence is in. Act Two Time: The night Marciano won the title Place: California Dick: (Looking Into Cameras) Folks, I'm a poor boy. Besides, all the fellows are doing it. Also,. folks, they tell me I won a few battle stars. Also, I have a cocker spaniel named Checks and an Irish wife. You should see my mortgages, folks, if you want to know how poor a man can get. Be- sides, folks I brought Alger Hiss to justice. Good night, folks. Scene Two (To be played in front of cur- tain) A man from Rochester: I cheered. A woman from Pughkeepsie: I cried. A headline from Hearst: Dick Is No Crook! Act Three Time & Place: The Eisenhower Special. Dawn breaks through. Aide No. 7: (Rummaging in waste basket for his Ike and Dick button) The incident is closed. Aide No. 8: Everybody is happy. The incident is positively closed. Aide No. 9: General, the world is waiting for a statement from you. Ike: (Up to his neck in tele- grams) What does Senator Taft think? Aide No. 10: Bob likes Dick. Ike: Hooray! (As two more Western Union trucks drive up, the curtain falls) -William Wiegand *f * * To the Editor: IN THE interest of accuracy and the peace of mind of the Repub- licans and independents associated with the new Michigan Chapter of Volunteers for Stevenson, any pos- sible misconceptions as to the re- lationship of the Michigan Stu- dents for Stevenson and the Dem- ocratic party or the Young Demo- crats should be dispelled. The Michigan chapter is affiliated witl' the National Volunteers for Ste- venson. Not only is this an inde- pendent group, but many of its executive positions are held by Re- publicans. Any person desiring further in- formation on the nature of this organization or facts about Gov- ernor Adlai E. Stevenson should call 2-9335. -Charles W. Wexler, Jr. L'53 4 [DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN1 DORIS FLEESON: Nixon Pep s Up GOP Campaign WASHINGTON-A lagging campaign has been galvanized by the Nixon affair. Republican national headquarters is re- joicing not only over the heavily pro- Nixon trend of messages received, but over their vast number. The incident will serve, they think, to end the apathy, even hostility, of the many party workers who deplored Senator Taft's defeat at Chicago. From that point of view, it certainly is a gain. The principal chore facing General Eis- enhower and the GOP campaign experts is to rechart their course, assuming that Sen- ator Nixon will be retained, as now appears certain, The Senator pulled his popular support with an emotional, dramatic, highly per- sonal show that his admirers will describe as human interest and his detractors as a soap opera. This always has been his style of campaigning. What Senator Nixon did was to stage a very adroit personal drama, complete with loyal wife, minkless, naturally, and a present-day Fala that he almost dared General Eisenhower to kick around. The final scene was an effective version of Jimmy Walker's famous line, "I'll match my private life with any man's," a just appeal to which Americans invariably res- pond. The people have sympathized with Nixon's embarrassment, admired his courage, agreed that we are all imperfect and voted him an honest man. They probably also like Pat. They do not appear disposed to quibble over the fact that no audit of the Senator's per- sonal finances was presented, together with the audit of the expense fund. (Copyright, 1952, by the Bell Syndicate) The Daily Official Bulletin is an official publication of the University of Michigan for which the Michigan Daily assumes no editorial. responsi- bility. Publication in it is construc- tive notice to all members of the University. Notices should be sent in TYPEWRITTEN form to Room 2552 Administration Building before 3 p.m. the day preceding publication (before 11 a.m. on Saturday). SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1952 VOL. LXIII, No 5 Notices Applications for Fulbright Awards for University lecturing and advanced re- search for academic year 1953-54 must be filed by Oct. 15 for the United King- dom and Colonial Dependencies, Nor- way, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxem- bourg, France," Austria, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq. Oppor- tunities for advanced research only are now availbale in Finland and the Fed- eral Republic of Germany. Requests for application formseand information- al material should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Conference Board of Associated Research Councils, Com- mittee on International Exchange of persons, 2101 Constitution Avenue, Washington 25, D.C. Applications for all countries must be postmarked not later than Oct. 15, 1952. Candidates who have already applied for awards in _other countries pending an an- nouncement of the German and Fin- nish programs, may request the Con- ference Board Committee to transfer their application papers to the pro- gram for either of these countries. Music Supplement. It is respectfully suggested to readers of Sunday's Music Supplement that they mail the copy to some i nterested friend or acquaintance "back home." Academic Notices Aero 190 (NE100). Elements of Nu- clear Engineering. Class will meet on Tues., Thurs., and Sat, at 11 in Room 2076 East Engineering. In case of con- flicts, see Prof. M. H. Nichols. Events Today Saturday Luncheon Discussion Group meets1 TanenHall. 19 n m All inter- national Students Association Council Mon.. Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 3A, Michigan Union. All member organiza- tions are invited to send their dele- gates. Newman Club general meeting Sun., Sept. 28. 7:30 St. Mary's Chapel. Speak- er, Father Ryan from Detroit; a short business meeting, social hour, and re- freshments. All Catholic students urged to attend. e MOVIP0S0 A t The Orpheum .. LA RONDE, with Anton Walbrook. THIS CHARMING PICTURE has some highly ironiic, typically French things to say about the fickleness of lovers and the temporality of love. Filmed ir the episodic style that has cap- tured the :fancy of movie makers in recent months, "La Ronde" makes the most of his particular technique. bodiment of fate. He manipulates the lov- ers from one affair to the next with sa- tanic humor. Among the actors who play mere fallible mortals, Danielle Darrieux is particularly good as a young matron having her first ad- venture. In addition to its delightful satire on con- ventional immorality, the movie contains some sly gibes at other deserving institu- tions. 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