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Battalion Editorials Page 2 TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1951 Our Public Speakers . . ^ W/HAT has happened to our public speak- ** ers? A larger number of people partici pate in community and government discus sions than ever before, the radio and loud speaker have minimized the efforts requir ed for good speaking, and more and more class-room emphasis is put upon the art of writing and speaking; yet, today we are fac ed with a noted decline in effective public speakers. Why is this true? We do not pretend to be in a position to answer this question with absolute certain ty, but we will offer some “could be” rea sons. It could be that (1) the speakers go to the platform too well prepared, (2) ghost writers prepare most of the scripts, (3- a failure of the speakers live in a hurried and busy world, therefore, they have little time for forming a personalized style, (5) the fear that most speakers have that if they should write their own speeches and use an unprov en method of delivery, they would provoke unfavorable criticism. Not only does this fear prevent them from experimenting with a personal style, it also encourages the ac ceptance of the stereotyped method of oth ers. • We will now defend these contentions. When we say the speaker is too well pre pared, we are not talking about the stock pile of knowledge and preparation of the mind, but the details of the speech itself. These details include not only the pronucia- tion, articulation, diction, and emphasis to • There are business men, famed as executives tvith quick answers to every problem, who hesitate to ex press themselves freely in their own homes. Hats Off To Little Leaguers 'AS THE season dims for one of the local ^ baseball leagues, it is high time some one took cognizance of what effect the play has made on its players. The group is the Little League where the players range from eight to 12 years in age. Most grownups could take a lesson from these youngsters — on learning the game properly and playing by the rules. It does a person good to see a ball team that takes decisions without griping most of the time. We were quite surprised at the ability of some of the youngsters, too. Many have the makings of real baseball players, capable of going on up in the chain of baseball’s or ganization. They have learned this through the cap able coaches and managers who give will ingly of their time and knowledge. The patronage of you, John Q. Public, will give the youngsters the added incentive to try a little harder and through this in centive, you will have aided them to become the ball players they want to be. a So far, in the history of the nation, no presidential candidate has sug gested that somebody else might make a better president. be placed on each word, but how long to pause before and after each word and which way to hold the head when saying the words. The reason for this hackeyened prepara tion is due to our second contention, ghost writers prepare most of the speeches. These speeches, in general, are very good in con tent. But why not? The ghost-writer most likely dug into a reference library and a flock of newspaper clippings; consequently, he comes up with the “meat” from several great masterpieces. Therein, we think, lies the weakness. Too much nobleman, not enough layman. This eloquent delivery causes the failure to convey a feeling of deep earnestness. It indicates that the speaker is more concern ed with “finery” than with “feeling.” Our fourth and fifth contentions are somewhat overlapping but they infer the logic of the preceeding ones. Because a man is hurried and busy and because he fears rid icule if he should write his own speeches and develop a personalized style, he will accept a ghost-writers script which will cause a lack of sincerity and feeling and will depict the speaker as an animated puppet who is conveying the words of another. In the recent issue of a popular magazine there is an illustration of a man who defied all the regular methods accepted by many people as the best to become public speak ers. This man, Dizzy Dean, had absolutely no formal education. When he was in the second grade he solved the school problem by running away from school and becoming a permanent fugitive from the truant offi cer. Although he murders the King’s english, and refuses to read a ghost-written speech, Dizzy Dean will not read “commercials” on the air. He had the insight to create his own style, a style that violates most of the rules of the professional speakers. He will earn more this year as a public speaker, bus inessman, and writer than the President of the United States. The trouble with our current speakers could be they put too much emphasis on the “intellectual” and not enough emphasis on the “individual.” « Nothing is a greater crime than to lead youth into error or to approach age-old problems tvithout an impar tial and truthseeking mind. Naval Leader’s Death Is Costly ^FHE untimely death of Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, the late U. S. Chief of Naval Operations, is a shock not only to we Amer icans but to the peoples of all peace-loving nations over the world. It is now questionable whether or not the tentative agreements the Admiral made with Spain for the use of Spanish Air and Naval bases will be put into effect. If this be true, the catastrophe of his death may prove haz ardous. The Admiral can rest in peace, howeber. On the eve of his departure he took a great stride toward the building of a stronger Eu rope. The Battalion Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions "Soldier, Statesman, Kriightly Gentleman” The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, is published five times a week during the regular school year. During the summer terms, The Battalion is published four times a week, and during examination and vacation periods, twice a week. 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Classified ads may be placed by telephone (4-5324) or at the Student Activities Office, Room 209, Goodwin Hall. JOEL AUSTIN Andy Anderson Vivian Castleberry William Dickens Editor Associate Editor and Sports Editor : ..Women’s Editor Feature Editor Dave Coslett James Fuller J. R. Aldei-dice R. D. Witter. Charles McCullough Autry Fredricks, Ed Moses Editorial Assistant Church News Editor Staff Photographer Photo "Engravers .. Advertising Representatives John W. Thomas, B. F. Roland, Dave Coslett, James Fuller, William Dickens. Frank Davis ’ Ray Rushing, Tom Rountree, 'Ray Holbrook. . Owen Lee. Calvin Janak .. Staff News Writers . Sports' News Writers .......... Circulation PIPE -"dR^MOkE SCREEMI Gen. Eisenhower Wants Army For Europe Under One Flag W/ASHINGTON, July 24—(A 3 )— This seemed to jibe with reports SHAPE headquarters site—part of ” Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower is from Paris that plans for a con- the presidential hunting grounds working for an allied army under ference of allied foreign and de- a single flag, uniform and com- fense ministers to discuss the mand to defend Western Europe, single army plan will be made senators reported yesterday on there tomorrow. They will go over their return from an overseas in- a proposal for merging the armed spection trip. in the Forest of Marly. No Immediate Indication There was no immediate indi cation among the returning sena- forces of at least six nations— tors today whether the single uni- „ , -p /r> x/r \ France, Italy, West Germany, Bel- form idea originated with Eisen- feenatoi mewster (K-ivle), one gj um Holland, and Luxembourg, bower or among high echelons in w -- hins --- tries in the last two weeks, said °P en ed his new Atlantic Pact Fralr ySertb with a sS by President Truman, the idea was 1 ® . r . , y P ' ment that it is the first in history that each country would contribute In Paris, Eisenhower s headquar- that was « set up in peace to pre _ troops to the defense force but ters said it had no comment. serve peace and not wage war „ would continue to wear their na- Brewster said he was informed T f f . T , n .„. 1 tional uniforms, that while Britain opposes the Eis- ated b military and civilian , The United States has agreed to enhower plan, France and Western £ e p reS e n t a tives of the 12 pact na- furnish six divisions for the treaty Germany are about agreed on its tionS; Eisenhower said the western f f r , ce - ^ r l o1 P romised Eisenhower allies are working toward a “Pax to f a , Atlantica” which would insure the peace of the world. When Eisenhower was given the task of rearming Western Europe general principles. Agreement Reached 1 Senator Sparkman (D-Ala) went a step further. He said an agree ment was reached Saturday and “It’s Our Prayer” France would make the ten divisions she promised by the end of this year. There was general agreement among the returning senators that Congressmen’s Letter Warns Negotiators of Communists “It is our prayer,” Eisenhower Western Euiope should speed its that an announcement is expected ga j d b j gb courage and 1 ' earm ament against Communism. soon ' with the support of our people Senator Green (D-RI), chairman and the grace of God we shall not of the touring subcommittee, said fail in this purpose. We strive to iu a statement that some treaty lift from the hearts of men the nations “can do more than they fear of the cell block in the slave are now doing to develop their camps. We strive to establish Pax armed forces.” But he said the* Atlantica (Atlantic Peace) under countries need American aid. ^ which all men may push forward to new heights, to new levels of achievement. “In a secure peace attained “Woefully Weak” By^LIN E. TEAGUE Sixth District Representative gINCE July 8, 1951, meetings eluded in any armistice arrived at and democratic regime, in Korea: • Unrestricted inspection by Uni- No retreat from areas won by ted Nations forces throughout all the sacrifice of those who have Korea to insure there will be no have been held in Korea be- fought the aggressors, and no fur- build-up of Red power to threaten tween United Nations representa- ther recognition of the 38th paral- peace and security of the area lei as a division in Korea. again. Immediate return of all prison- We suggested to our represen- ers of the United States and other tatives there that it be made clear particularly the families of our allied nations, with strict account- to our allies in the United Nations boomed salute; enlisted men hoist- boys fighting in Korea, I earnest- i n g for all who have perished since that this organization itself is on ed the flag^' of the 12 Atlantic 1 ” 1 * " ^ +1 ~" being taken prisoner by the Reds, trial in its handling of this Korean Pact Nations on a semi-circle of Unification of Korea, looking to- matter. flag-poles'. (See TEAGUE Page 4 Auriol officially handed over the Senator Wiley (R-W's) describ ed the Western work as “woefully weak” and said “we cannot build through strength is now the safety ^ s tr ew h f 7 st » and security of the free nations.” ^ tives and Communist representa tives in an attempt to arrange a truce. Like all Americans, and ly hope for a speedy end to the conflict. However, in order to ach- Eisenhower then declared: “And now, Mr. President, I de clare the headquarters of SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers in Europe) to be officially opened.” An 1897-style French 75mm. gun ieve peace once more, there must ward elections to establish a free be no appeasement or all the sac- He said Eisenhower is doing a magnificent job, but its success will depend on each nation contri buting according to its ability. What effect the senatorial tour will have on the administration’s request for $8,500,000,000 for for eign military and economic aid— most of which would go to Europe —remains to be seen. Some sena tors are demanding big cuts in this fund even though favoring en larging its scope to include Spain. rifice and suffering of so many Americans will have been in vain. On July 16, 1951, six veteran members of the House of Repre sentatives, including myself, spon sored a statement setting forth our views on this matter which we invited all other veterans in the House to endorse. Within forty- ‘Extremists’ Blasted by Tr uman WASHINGTON, July 24 —(A 3 )— ” President Truman yesterday eight hours, 63 members had indi- fired a new blast at “Extremists” | 1 ' 1 in Congress who, he said, are try ing to kill or weaken the adminis- cated their approval. Warned Negotiators In this statement, we invited the certain “Extremists” are “ready to discard the whole structure of inflationary controls or shoot it full of holes.” The President’s semi-annual eco- tration’s power to combat inflation, nomic report to Congress made no At the same time, top congres- direct reference to either the Sen ate or House versions of how to a White House control prices, wages, rent and are confident a credit, but his top stabilization who had a long record of broken “workable” economic controls bill aides are known to be unhappy about some features of both bills. However, Republicans have said The President was said to have there is ample authority being pro vided to fight inflation, if the au- attention of our negotiators to the sional Democratic leaders assured fact that they were dealing with Mr. Truman at the unscrupulous agents of Moscow conference they who had a long record of broken “workable” econc pledges and, as a result, that ele- will be passed before the old law ment should always be borne in expires on July 31. The administration was believed The result is expected to be to have gained a little ground to- slightly higher retail prices, chiefly day when Vice-President Barkley in woolen goods. A wide range of named seven Senate conferees in- manufactured goods may also be stead of five, as originally plan- affected. ned. The order allows a number of The two new conferees—Sena- price boosts which had been held tors Sparkman (D-Ala) and Ives up by the June 30 order to go into (R-NY) — are both regarded as effect immediately, friendly to the administration's In brief, the OPS action permits mind in formulating, and agreeing upon, every condition. We pointed out that Red China’s entry into the United Nations and the sur render of Formosa were not sub jects for negotiation. Specifically, we insisted upon the following conditions being in- replied that he hoped so. plea for strong controls. Hopeful of Compromise Bill Chairman Spence (D-Ky) of the House Banking Committee, who higher price ceilings if those prices: Had been approved by the OPS. Had been publicly announced be fore July 1 as scheduled to go into In a sharply worded message to thority is used as it should be. will head the House conferees, said effect after that date. Congress, Mr. Truman said he Senate and House conferees are needs a law which “strengthens, scheduled to get together Wed- not weakens price controls. nesday in an effort to reconcile At the first signs of possible differences between the two sep- peace in Koreaj Mr. Truman said, arate bills. Franco’s Cabinet Shifts Show Change in Relations he is hopeful a compromise bill can be worked out by Thursday. Both chambers must then vote on the compromise. The House passed its one-year The OPS also issued an order which could make nickel-a-bottle soda pop only a memory, if com panies take full advantage of it. The agency authorized soft drink By J. M. ROBERTS, JR. Associated Press News Analyst r 3PHE timing of Generalissimo Franco’s cabinet shifts in Spain has given rise to the impression he is about to modify some of his totalitarian practices in favor of better relations with the western democracies. But so far as the cabinet make perhaps half a million “associate in part to this as well as the ap members” connected with the big pearance which Franco now wishes Senate-House conference, families and big wealth. to mdke before the democracies. Meanwhile, the Office of Price For these, the other 28,000,000 Stabilization permitted higher Spaniards work. Spain has a more ^ * — - - ' 1 " L extension of controls by a 323-92 bottlers to raise their prices to re vote Saturday after roll call votes Jailers to a top of 96 cents a case —probably meaning an increase to six cents a bottle at retail. However, it was reported unqf- ficially that Coca-Cola will stick ■p. ... j to its present price. An OPS Despite some pessimism m ad- kesm ‘ an said la com _ ministration ranks, House Speak- 1 • , indicated thev mav er Rayburn (D-Tex) said he as- Sf ke th eir nrices sured Mr. Truman that he will get tnen puces. ^ “a pretty workable bill” from the on a dozen major issues in the controversial bill. The Senate vot ed earlier for an eight months ex tension. modern economy, and is more high ly organized, yet is comparable in principle to Iran. w The phalange, as it developed, purged. The introduction of new mon archist figures into the govern- attracted quite a large"" popular ment > however, means only what day in Spain, as the Bolsheviks prices on some clothing and a num- did in Russia before they were ber of other manufactured goods up is concerned, it remains a mat- following, just as the Nazi party t™ 6 'Y, 111 P 1 ’ 0 !, 6 jt to mea I?- The ter not of fact, but of expectation in Germany, the Fascists in Italy, oligarchy and its manager, Franco, and as the Communists do in so many places. Many of these people and speculation. Franco dictated, alongtime _ ago, the legal basis for changes in ar e no more ^acceptable to the oil the Spanish government. On the surface, he can re-establish the monarchy and crate his own line of succession. Franco’s Government Different But one thing to be remembered in any appraisal of the Spanish political situation is that Fi’anco’s government is something less than the personal dictatorships of Mus solini and Hitler. Spain historically is ruled by a land-owning, titled and position holding oligarchy. Spain is run for their benefit by such kings or dictators as are chosen for, or happen to gain ascendancy for the moment. Since the brief ascendancy of the Republican government whicli tried for a while to beat the system, and then tied up with the Com munists to defend itself, the wea pon or rule has been Franco and the phalange. The phalange, stai-ted out before the Civil War as a revolutionary party under the son of former Dictator Primo De Riv era. The younger Rivei’a envisioned a corporate state such as the one he admired in Italy, but without personal dictatorship, and design ed to bridge at least a portion of the gap between the have-nothing people, which means nearly every body, from the oligarchy. Not Totalitarian The phalange, at that time, seems to have been more Fascist than democratic, but not yet totalitarian. Rivera was killed by the Repub licans soon after Franco’s rebel lion began, and the phalange was captured by the oligarchy. The Spanish oligarchy has, been estimated at around 50,000 people at the top—landowners, graiidees, Catholic dignitaries, and local chieftians ' who have been accus tomed to deliver the 'peasant vote —when there was any. There are gai’chy than Communists would be. Appearence to Democracies in the first break-through of its June 30 order freezing most price ceilings. College Station Man Enrolled at Indiana Robert M. Stevenson, 1025 James ie exercise 01 Pai’k, College Station, is included civil liberties will be the proof of in Indiana University’s summer the pudding. session enrollment of 8,603. may be yielding at some points, or it may merely be going off on an other track. The actual proclama tion—and then the exercise—of Such restriction on phalange power as appears on the surface of the new' cabinet could The total w'hich includes all stu- As yet there is no clear indica- dents taking courses for credit is tion that Franco can—even if he the largest summer session enroll- be due would. * «h*.i nillim ment in the University’s history. GET WELL CARDS a/te. G / } / &zcioc£*LeJ' ALWAYSA COM PL ATE SELECTION ojj VOLLAND CARDS ol The Exchange Store “Serving Texas Aggies” LFL ABNER Love Rears Its Ugly Head LI’L ABNER LI’L ABNER Is There a Doctor In the House? By A1 Capp l'M GLAD MY DAUGHTER WHY? likes you. I'M afraid y IS I'LL BE TOO BUSY ^ TO SPEMD MUCH TIME WITH HER. 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