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T Battalion Editorials Page 2 FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1951 THERE OUGHT TO BE A IAW... Iberian Bases for Defense IT WAS announced Wednesday that Gen- eralissimo Francisco Franco of Spain and Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, American Chief of Naval Operations, had reached an agreement that would enable the use of Iberian bases for Western defense. This appears to be a sound move mili tarily, because the Naval bases at Cadiz, Car tagena, Ferrol, and Santa Cruz in the Can aries, as well as the Air bases at Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and possibly those of Valen cia and Lugo, are all strategically located. However, France and Britain are shout ing, “No. No.” Dispatches from London and Paris indicate both the French and British feel that any association by a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member would provide Russia with a prime propa ganda weapon because millions in Europe view the Franco regime as completely Fas cist. It is obvious, we think, that the real rea son for France’s and Britain’s resenting the NATO’s friendliness toward Spain is that the British and French think that the addition of another European country would reduce the aid that France and Britain now receive from the Atlantic Treaty. The primary purpose of the NATO is to strengthen the Western nations militarily and economically. All military men are in agreement that the addition of Spanish bases will stregthen us militarily. Economically speaking, Secretary of State Dean Acheson has reassured France and Britain that neith er arms aid nor their standing as areas to be defended, would be altered due to the accept ance of the Spanish agreement. Influence Peddler Sells Office Space IIAYE YOU heard of the man who sold ■*--* the Brooklyn Bridge to an unsuspecting client? Here’s a true story that rivals that, gag. The Senate investigators have dug up evidence about an “Influence peddler” who has been successful in convincing people that the government plans to go underground to escape an atomic attack and that he could snap up present government building for bargain leases. This man professed to have “connections” that would enable him to secure government buildings for as little as $1 per month. The amount of money this “con man” has col lected runs into six figures. Even though a man has the gift of gab to the extent that he can sell hair-straight- ners to Chinamen, the human race is not gullible enough to swallow a story about renting huge buildings for a “buck” a month unless the man’s story of “connections” is rather convincing. Therefore, it appears to us, the custom of “connections” which has proved profit able to everyone involved except the tax payer is so matter-of-fact, that a stranger can go to Washington and convince supposed ly intelligent people to part with large sums of money with any cock-and-bull story as long as that story hints of crooked political “connections.” Senator Mundt (Rep. S. D.) said there is nothing in the evidence so far to show that the man “contacted or corrupted any government officials.” Apparently the man operated as a “lone wolfe.” We think that not only Spain but Greece and Turkey as well should be brought into closer association with the North Atlantic defense alliance. Of course, additional na tions would increase the cost of operation, but the reward of more fighting men and the strategic bases involved should Compensate for the added cost to us and the minor sac rifice that Britain and France might have to make. Java Student Doesn’t Like U.S. ^FHE Christian Science Monitor stirred up some little indignation recently with the publication of a letter by one Seyd Moham med Sardojo, a native of Java. The letter- writer had just returned from six years as a student in. the United States—six years in which he had gathered a very unfavorable impression of this country. The letter gave his criticisms. Monitor readers were quick to answer the attack. Their answers, however, were not the shallow or heated kind so often found in a letters to the editor column. In fact, the letters showed how deep-rooted and sensible the American sense of patriotism is. One answer particularly impressed us. In part, it reads: “If Seyd Mohammed Sarodjo believes that the United States is only a nation filled with race prejudice, false values, egotism, materialism, and blinding, national prides, I ask' him to remember that these faults are faults of human nature in general and are not confined to peoples of this particular nation. For who are we Americans? We are nothing less or more than the extensions of all nations and races on this globe, and if our people do not always live according to our own highest hopes and ideals, it is because we are people—like all people—with the temptations towards evil which plague the human being everywhere.” Competition Hits Monopolies Says Electric Power Head piALLAS, July 20—(^l—“We are -“^putting competition in the field where monopoly is characteristic of that field,” Claude R. Wickard, REA administrator said yesterday. He spoke at the 14th convention of Texas Power Reserve Electric Cooperative, Inc. The head of Rural Electrifica tion Administration said that, pow er companies throughout the na tion are being forced into improv ing their service because REA pre sents a constant threat to furnish service where it is needed. Wickard said that is the last ten years, REA co-ops have pro gressed until they are paying one mill less per kilowatt hour than all other large power users. Ten years ago the co-ops were pay ing one mill more than the other large users. “We never will be through with this program,” he said. “We can’t overestimate the number of farms in need of electrical service. Interpreting the News “If the private companies can do the job as well and as cheap, then they can have the job.” he said. Preceding Wickard’s talk, elec tions were held to replace direct ors of the TPR. George RoSs Jr. will replace Carroll Land at San Red Radio Charges UN Plane Violation Tokyo, Friday, July 20—</P)— The Peiping radio yesterday charg ed United Nations planes violated Chinese territory while Korean war cease-fire talks were being held at Kaesong. The Chinese-language broadcast monitored here said 10 planes were over Chinese territory between July 11 and 16. The planes, the radio added, reconnoitered and strafed ground installations. The broadcast listed places and dates of the alleged border viola tions but atmospheric interference garbled the list. Angelo. Truett W. Bailey will fol low Chester Kirk at Junction. W. E. Lanham was x’eelected as direct or at Blue Grove. Land goes to Marshall in place of Ross. R. A. Yarborough was re elected Childress director. Kirk re places Weldon Groves at Hamilton, and C. M. Wagner directs the Edna Co-op, relieving Allen L. Burditt. John C. White, Texas commis sioner of agriculture, sketched the progress of the REA Co-ops in re lation to the progress in farming and cattle-raising. “You can’t help but notice the fine churuches, schools and public buildings that have sprung up in rural neighborhoods, all due to rural electrification,” REA has made young people to stay on the farm, he added. The young people, which every industry, organization and business needs, can find a useful, comfortable life on the farm. They refuse to stay on farms which don’t show promise of progress. White said, it possible for Russia 8 Re-entry in Peace Talks Causes Uncertainty Our Clean Rooms- New Furniture PpHE THIRTY students had just seated themselves when the professor entered the class-room. The “prof” gathered the stu dent’s cards, walked slowly back and forth as he called the roll. Then, apparently notic ing for the first time that some of the fel lows were drinking Cokes, the instructor made an announcement: “Gentlemen,” he began as he whipped out a handkerchief and dabbed the perspiration which had formed into tiny icicle-like beads upon his forehead, “we will not allow Coke drinking in the class rooms. The janitors don’t get around to cleaning the rooms very often. The bottles are left there to draw flies and, in other ways, to create an unpleasant after effect. Therefore, no Coke drinking permitted in the class rooms.” Then he seated himself behind his desk and leaned back. Without warning, the chair crumbled underneath his weight. Slightly embarrassed and greatly irritated, the pro fessor, got to his feet, brushed the seat of his pants, and said disgustedly: “A million dollars for buildings and not one cent for decent chairs.” The Battalion Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly 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. 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. By J. M. ROBERTS JR. Associated Press News Analyst COVIET. RUSSIA’S public re- ^ entry into the Korean cease-fire picture has intensified the uncer tainty surrounding the whole busi ness. It had been expected that there would be sharp differences at Kae song. The Communists had de mands about the 38th parallel, which had to be compromised be fore the U. N. negotiators could enter into any truce. The U. N. commanders had similarly difficult demands about having observers keep constant check on observance of the truce. But evei'ything seem ed possible of negotiations. Propaganda Machines Working The Russian, North Korean and Peiping progaganda machines, while inevitably at work, had seemed inclined to let the negotia tions proceed in an atmosphere of relative reasonableness. But then, just as the negotiating teams seemed to-be getting down to work on- the really tough points, Moscow broke loose- with a typical broadcast. “Is it cleair that peaceful settle ment of the Korean question is impossible without the withdraw ing of foreign troops from Korea.” That’s close to an ultimatum. “The American side is categori cally opposing the question con cerning the withdrawal,” the broadcast said. The opposition, of course, is to inclusion of the withdrawal prob lem in the cease-fire agenda, the Americans wishing to leave it for a conference on general settle ments, as more of a political than a military question. Broadcast Mentioned Opposition The broadcast also mentioned American opposition to reestablish ment of a demarcation line at the 38th parallel, and said the Com munists would insist. Another virtual ultimatum. Now, these matters are subject to negotiation at Kaesong. The U. N., in the interest of maintaining an atmosphere in which an agreement could be reached without involv ing “face” on either side, has tried carefully to keep the daily talks secret. There have been no ultimatums from the allied side, except on technical procedural mat ters such as the physical arrange ments for the conference. There has been some American propaganda, such as an attack on General Nam 11, chief Communist negotiator, which might better have been withheld for the moment. Suspicion of Communist motives in initiating the truce talks may have been overplayed. But there has been nothing quite like the Moscow broadcast state ment that the difference at Kae song “clearly shows the desire of the American side to get around the commonly known proposal of Mr. Malik.” Allies Expressed Suspicion The allies may have expressed suspicion. But Moscow comes veiy close to expressing a final decision that America is insincere. The broadcast was quoting a Tass dispatch from Pyongyang, North Korean capital. It followed closely a New York dispatch from this official Russian news agency accusing American officials of be ing afraid of peace. On the other hand, there is evi dence that both sides are anxious for truce in Korea. What the Russians want to do with it is another matter. At the moment, they may mei’e--F ly be trying to produce a temporary stalemate in the negotiations until •they are ready to step in and give the word to their satellites. They might have their own reasons, un clear to us, for such an attitude. But if they are really trying to create a situation whereby South Korea would again be left open to attack as it was a year ago, then there can be no I’eal truce. PALACE BrcMW z-sm NOW SHOWING BRYAN BUSINESS MACHINE CO. SALES — SERVICE — RENTALS SUPPLIES Royal Typewriters Victor Adding Machines 209 N. 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