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Battalion Editorials HOW ABOUT MAKING IT CONCRETE? Behind the Scenes Page 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1950 Unity — The Pass Word for World Peace .. . Red China has asked the United Na tions to tell the United States to remove its defenses of Formosa. And for the past several days of UN debate, Russia has been trying to inject the Formosan Issue into the complicated Korean debate now in progress. Two faults of the US enable Russia to practically complete her objectives. Our policy concerning Korea and Formosa has been mottled. Also our policies with the other western democracies have been far from what is expected from a nation such as the United States. Originally, our policy was not to de fend either Korea or Formosa, but when serious complications were forced upon our administration in Washington, we lost sight of our wanton objectives. Luck ily we won a majority vote in the Security Council for our stand in Korea, but For mosa seems to be on an entirely different plane. Prime Minister Atlee, in attempting to keep Russia from over running Hong Kong, has said that Great Britain will not attempt to back up our defenses on For mosa. And Nehru, attempting to appease Russia into staying out of Tibet and the whole of India, has proposed that the UN recognize Red China. With these two countries against us, Russia may not need to exercise her veto power to have her way in the Formosan issues. To what advantage are our tre mendous sacrifices in retaining a foothold on Korea if the Soviet forces break our Far Eastern line of defense by taking the strategic island of Formosa? The western democracies with weak outside defenses cannot hope to cope with the integrated policies of aggressive strat egy Russia is now using. Western democ racies must unite against a common foe to remain above the brink of disaster. Otherwise, each is likely to sink to the depths of communistic oblivion. Sweet Misery of Life in College There have been accusations cast against profs the world over, and A&M, by no one’s measurements, is any degree of an exception. But we’ve found what seems to be a reasonable defense for the gentlemen, lifted from, a bulletin issued by the American Association of University Professors. If he’s brand new at teaching, he lacks experience. If he’s been teaching all his life, he’s in a rut. If he dresses decently, he’s trying to be a fashion plate. If he thinks about something be sides clothes, he’s a bum. If he seldom admits a mistake, he’s arrogant. If he ever admits a mistake, he ought to go back to bricklaying. If he plans an occasional joke in his lectures, he’s a comedian. If he never condescends to an aca demic nifty, he’s duty dull. If he goes to chapel with regular- it, he’s a hypocrite. If he shies at sermons, he’s a heathen. If he writes books, he’s neglecting his teaching. If he never publishes, he never had a thought worth printing. If he hands out plenty of high grades, he has no standards. If he hands out plenty of low grades, he’s a butcher. If he sticks to his specialty, he’s got a one-track mind. If he tours the encyclopedia, he’s a show-off. If he listens to sports broadcasts, he’s illiterate. If he gets paid for outside work, he’s greedy. If he does outside work for noth ing, he’s a sucker. If he stands up while teaching, he’s oratorical. If he sits down while teaching, his feet hurt. If he’s young, he needs more sea soning. If he’s old, he’s seen better days. If he gives a lot of quizzes, he’s a slave-driver. If he seldom gives a test, he’s too lazy to read papers. If he gets his name in the newspa pers, he’s publicity mad. If he never served on a committee, he’s a work-dodger. Branding the ‘Phony’ Peace Plea The miscalled “Stockholm Appeal” has been condemned for what it is by leaders of the three major religious faiths in the United States. For the first time since the end of World War II, spokesmen for the Pro testant, Roman Catholic and Jewish faiths affixed their signatures to a statement on an international issue. The danger that well-meaning but misinformed persons might be taken in by what sounds like a constructive move in behalf of peace prompted their action. The joint condemnation, signed by of ficers of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, the National Cath olic Welfare Conference and the Synago gue Council of America, pointed out that “Genuine peace requires of every people: “Renunciation of the use of war or threats of force as an instrument of na tional policy. “Loyal adherence to the solemn obliga tions of the United Nations charter for the maintenance of international peace and security and the peaceful settlement of disputes. “Respect for the observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all. “Participation in positive programs of the United Nations for the common wel fare and better standards of life.” In conclusion, the joint statement said: “We urge men of good will to support these objectives of a genuine program for peace.” This is a constructive move on the part of leaders of the three principal religious groups in the country. No one who reads or hears of it should be misled by what these religious leaders accurately describe as the “spurious peace petition” being cir culated all over the world by the parti sans of Moscow. —The Houston Chronicle The Battalion Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman” Member of The Associated Press Represented nationally by National Ad vertising Service Inc., at New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. 'Treasure Island’ Scenery Good; Dialogue Excellent Republican Committee Blasts Foreign Policies 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. Days of publication are Monday through Friday for the regular school year, Tuesday through Friday during the summer terms, and Tuesday and Thursday during vacation and examination periods. Subscription rates $6.00 per year or $.50 per month. Advertising rates furnished on request. The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and local news of spontaneous origin publish ed herein. Rights of republication of all other matter herein are also reserved. News contributions may be made by telephone (4-5444) or at the editorial office, Room 201, Goodwin Hall. Classified ads may be placed by telephone (4-5324) or at the Stuudent Activities Office, Room 209, Goodwin Hall. Washington, Aug. 29—(A*)—The Republican National Committee is sued yesterday a campaign “white paper” contending that adminis tration policies on China, Korea and Formosa had “boomeranged” disastrously. In a 20,000-word document sup plied to GOP candidates, the com mittee charged through quotations from the party office holders that Republicans had not been consult ed about far eastern decisions. “Korea and Formosa must be added to China as instances where the boomerang of far eastern pol icy has met itself coming back,” the report declared. The “white paper” supplements statements previously issued by the House Republican congressional campaign committee and by G'OP members of the Senate foreign relations committee attacking ad ministration policies. Statements Repeated Both statements were repeated in the committee document, which carried quotations from Democra tic officials as well as from Re publicans on far eastern affairs, beginning with blasts issued as long as 11 years ago by Republi cans in congress against democra tic policies. In comments interspersed,in the,, record of official utterances, the committee charged that the Yalta agreement which brought Russia into the war against Japan “has tened the day when a hostile, Red China would replace the in dependent, friendly government which had been held to be essen tial to American interests and se- cui’ity.” It quoted Secretary of State Acheson as saying in February 1949 that administration policy was to “wait until the dust settles” in China before establishing a policy. “The dust had settled over unfor tunate China—a Red dust,” the Republican report said. “We had lost the ‘strong friendly govern ment on communism’s southern WTAW Radio Program 1150 Kilocycles Tuesday Afternoon 12:15—Big League Baseball 2:55—Scoreboard 3:00—Musical Scoreboard 3:30—Bingo 5:00—Request!ully Yours 5:45—Showers of Blessjng 6:00—The Freedom Story 6:15—Supper Club 7:30—Sign Off Wednesday 6:00—Texas Farm & Home 6:15—W-TAW Roundup 6:45—Today in Agriculture 7:00—Coffee Club 7:30—News of Aggieland 7:45—Hebrew Christian Hour 8:00—Morning! 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But the document carried at length statements concerning that island. It noted that in November, 1949, Senator H. Alexander Smith (R- NJ), had urged Secretary of State Acheson not to let Formosa fall into communist hands. Smith sug gested joint occupation of For mosa with the Chinese National ists. It cited President Truman’s an nouncement on Jan. 5, 1950, that “the United States goverriment will not provide military aid or ad vice to Chinese forces on For mosa.” , The document then cited the June 27 statement by the President, that, under circumstances created by the communist attack in Korea, “The occupation of Formosa by communist forces would be a direct threat to the security of the Pacific area and to United States forces performing their lawful and neces sary functions in that area.” By FRED WALKER (Treasure Island; now showing at the Palace Sun. through Tues.: Starring; Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton, Basil Sydney, Denis O’Dea, and Walter Fitz gerald.) For the first time during his long and successful career, Walt Dis ney has his name connected with a picture in which there are ab solutely no animations: “Treasure Island.” This famous novel by Robert Louis Stevenson was adapted for screen by Lawrence E. Watkin. Ably directed by Byron Haskin and produced by Perce Pearce, “Trea sure Island” is just the tonic the doc ordered for mother, dad, and the little ones. Mother may elicit a few maternal tears when young Jim Hawkins is faced with monstrous dangers. Dad will easily be rejuvenated bj replenishing youth, and the kids will love every minute of the en tire show once the Hispanola puts to sea. There is no use going into great detail about this beloved story, hut credit should readily be given to all who took part in its making. (Even Mr. Disney, who insists that just his name be connected with the film and full credit given to Director Watkin.) Some of the ponderous and rather incidental dialogue taking place as the picture unfolds is soon forgotten amid the technicolor splendor and splendid acting of Bobby Driscoll( Jim Hawkins), Robert Newton (Long John Silver), Basil Sydney (Captain Smollett), Denis O’Dea (Dr. Livesy) and Walter Fitzgerald (Squire Trel- awney). The British movie industry has Vandygriff Named Association Counsel Austin, Tex.—(A 5 )—Alvis Vandy- griff, former chief clerk of the General Land Office, has become general counsel of the Texas Inde pendent Producers and Royalty Owners Association. He will also be director of mem bership activities. Recently Vandrygriff has served as executive director of the state wide Citizens Economic Committee The group has dropped its task of publicizing the effects of oil imports on the Texas economy. by far the best system of select ing actors and actresses yet heard of, in this writers opinion. There is no such thing as a caste sys tem, and the biggest star is always ready to take the most obscure part. It was by this system that movie-goers the world over were privileged to see such great pic tures as “Hamlet.” “The Red Shoes,” and “Henry V.” Now, through a complicated sys tem of trade and rehash, our own motion picture industry has been having pictures made in England, by English companies, which are then sold and released by our own companies. Such was the case of Treasure Island. It was made in England and then, by agreement, released by RKO. Comment: Don’t look for mis- Senator Urges Deadlock Halt Washington, Aug. 29—(iP) —Senator Maybank (D-SC) yesterday urged a oompro- mise for breaking the Con- gressional deadlock over wage-price-rationing controls in the homefront mobilization bill. Maybank said he would put his compromise proposals before a Senate-House conference commit tee today. He said he hopes the formula will be accepted and clear the way for speedy passage of the anti-inflation measure. As chairman of the Senate Bank ing Committee, Maybank heads the Senate delegation of the confer ence group appointed to iron dif ferences between separate bills passed by the Senate and the House. The chief point in dispute is the question of how free a hand Presi dent Truman should have in im posing price and wage controls. The House bill would let Mr. Truman put the controls into ef fect on a selective basis, in ad vance of any general program. Under the Senate bill, he would have to impose wage and controls together and almost across the board if he invoked them at all. The administration has balked at the Senate bill’s restrictions. cues; it isn’t supposed to be real istic. Across the street at the Queen, Burgess Meredith may be seen putting on the best performance of his career as he portrays the fabulous Ernie Pyle’s story of “G. I. Joe.” Much acclaim has >» been given to other war pictures “12 O’Clock High,” and “Battle ground” but if you haven’t seen this one, you have missed not only . the human story of a “human” 1 man, but, by far, one of the best war pictures ever to come out of Hollywood. Today “Treasure Island” Wednesday - Saturday She understood as only a woman can., giving all for the man she loved.! Saturday Prevue 11:00 p.m. LFL ABNER When Juanie Comes Marching Home ! By A1 Capp LI’L ABNER The Great Dictator By A1 Capp LI’L ABNER The Gay Caballero By A1 Capp piece o'her pitcher / ho / bqy. , 7'out of siesta,notheeng/ V(AS IN TH' BINDIN' O' YORE S. PREESONY-SQ EES NEW LAW IN <1 FOSDICK BOOK, FANDANGO.':'') NOW, I SIESTAY EL PASSIONATO. V0U A PITCHER O' HER HAIR - r_C^->^rTr\ f/ ^ TAKE B,G LIFT; ’ AN' IT'S BLACK.?' 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