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Unity

European

“JL, UROPE has moved faster toward integration in the last five years than it did in the previous 500,” President Truman said in urging approval of his mutual security

program. He predicted if the U. 8. continues to support this movement, “a new Kurope will emerge as a great and creative partner in the defense of freedom” within five vears, 5 A union of free European states would be the best guarantee we could want against further Soviet inroads in Western Europe. But we cannot see that much. progress has been made in that direction. Nor do we think that the President's program, in its present form, is likely “to bring about such a federation within five years, or even within the foreseeable future. The most notable progress toward European integration since World War 11 has been on the other side of the Iron Curtain. That has been brought about by the age-old method of force—and is not likely to. be any more enduring,

in the long run, than similar conquests in the past. . un : y =»

- IT IS by no means too late, however, for the U._S. to throw its great influence behingrthe idea of European federation. A treaty is being drafted providing for the creation of a continental European army. Ratification of that treaty by the six nations concerned would be a long step toward European unity. If further American assistance to those countries were conditioned upon ratification of the treaty, it probably would be ratified. Otherwise, the treaty's prospects are not bright. It is not a matter of swinging a big stick—simply one of leting the nations concerned understand that we cannot E » continue to invest in European security unless they help make the investment worthwhile. The President seems to assume that the adeption of this treaty is a foregone ctonclusion. That is not the case

—in France and Germany in particular—are convinced that the U. 8. regards ratification of paramount importance.

And No Blarney

SCOTTISH nationalist leader has threatened to make another attempt to “liberate” the ancient Stone of Scone from its resting place under the coronation chair in Westminster Abbey. However, the English appear to have the situation well in hand. Scotland Yard has assigned two detectives from its “special branch” to reinforce the guard maintained over the famous stone since its recovery after it was stolen last year. -_That is about the same as landing the Marines or putting a Texas Ranger on the job when a riot threatens. Thus the Stone of Scone, which is symbolic of the union of England 4nd Scotland under the British Crown, may be expected to be right there under the chair when the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II takes place next year. But if someone really wants to start something, why not make a grab for that even more famous piece of rock at Blarney Castle, near the city of Cork, in Ireland? In the words of Francis Sylvester Mahoney, : “There is a stone there, that whoever kisses, oh! He never misses to grow eloquent. “Tis he may clamber to a lady's chamber or beconie a . member of Parliament.” s We'll wager the Irish wouldn't need the help of Scotland Yard to hold onto that stone.

Practical Politics

URING India's recent general election campaign, Premier Jawaharlal Nehru put himself well to the left of center in most of his speeches. He went out of his way to find fault withthe: United States. But he had only kind words for Russia and tossed frequent bouquets at the Communists. The reasons for this attitude were quite obvious. The Communist and pro-Russian elements had a lot of votes and there was no pro-American bloc in India—only a general suspicion of all Western nations, as a hangover from the long period of British rule. : But since .the election, in ‘which the Communists emerged as the principal opposition to the Premier's Congress Party, Pandit Nehru has changed his tune. Now he is praising the U. S. and warning against the evils of com-

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THE COMMUNISTS having refused to be enticéd into his camp, Premier Nehru must work from a more solid base to strengthen his position for future campaigns. So he is bidding now for more U. S. assistance to build up his country's economy and soften the discontent arising from hunger and general wretchedness. : Americans can view this about-face with understanding, for the same thing happens often here, Take the case of Sen. Tom Connally of Texas. He helped to fashion most of the present American foreign policy. But now that he is a candidate for re-election, he has become one of its most frequent critics. He is now warning France that if she does not do her utmost in her own defense that “she cannot justify large appropriations from the United States.” Elections bring unexpected rewards, in the United “States as well as India.

He Has a Point

AN OLD World War I sergeant, now a businessman, was talking about the Congress’ vote against universal military training. ; “Yeah,” said the old sarge sarcastically, “what Congress

young men are hereby relieved of their obligation to defend * their country. They ought not be obligated to fight unless the government first obligates itself to train them to fight.”

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FOSTER’S FOLLIES

NEW YORK-A recently invented stereo-fluoroscope affords a three-dimensional view of an object in motion. -It.will show the internal organs of the human body in length, breadth and depth, as they pump and pulsate.

This instrument will help retrieve Those pins which Willie swallowed, The buttons from his jacket sleeve, And all the junk which

followed.

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contain Within their tender hoppers. But Grampaw says he can't complain ’ He's downed his Sunday choppers! . Fa

THIS new stereo-fluoroscope literally has been able to find a needle in a haystack. What the farmers would prefer these days, however, is something to enable them to make a little hay. Trouble is that even this marvelous new gimmick isn't going to make the dollar any bigger. - And with things the way they are, there is some question as to just how much longer we poor humans are going to have a third dimensfon anyway. There are some things: you

just can't do on mush and milk. Even so, this gadget may

be just what the doctor ordered for our old friend, Yogl Rao the human nail box. It might serve to pin-point the cause of his stomath aches. a» ANOTHER advantage of the stereo-fluuo, fluoe — oh, the heck with {t—of this new glzzmo is that it will enable doctors to watch a joint in action. Sort of a mechanical police department. But the action in some joints we've been in would be too much even for

a man of medicine. No science

involved. Brute strength is the only thing that will get you out alive. The three-way fluoroscope can also be useful in examining contents of packages without opening them. Very handy Jn case you figure there's an H-

bomb or two in that box of

cigars. Also for the youngsters who can’t wait to see what's in the Christmas loot. ~ w »

AN EARLIER idea of the inventors was a stereoptic television—a device for adding depth to video performers. Naturally, he did not succeed in any such hopeless endeavor as that. Matter of fact, he was finally able to depict full-bodied images on the screen. But they showed up as a bunch of Lilliputians. Just think what we'd see if anyone -ever succeeded in ‘exposing some of those announcers’ brains, If any. ~ » .

AUNTY COMMY SAYS: “See, where a Soviet scientist has linked high blood pressure with ‘capitalist countries’ and says things are so good in Russia that it will eventually disappear. What, the pressure? Or the Comrades’ blood?” : yy 8.»

HEH-HEH HEADLINES: “Last A-Blast Word May Be a

‘Woman's” This 1s news?

“U. S. Experts to Tell Arabia How te Spend.” Thought all those beneficiaries of American aid were quite expert themselves at that little pastime, ; ’ ; “Pupil’s Homework a Trying Task.” But give the Old Boy credit, . He's always willing to keep on trying—no matter how many zeros Junior brings

home.

“Should Hubby Help With the Housework?” Does he have a choice? :

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HOOSIER FORUM—‘Bill Oatis’

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MR. EDITOR: Who is Mr. Oatis? Is he worth $17 million? ; 1f so, then how much are the lives worth of 120,000 men who are dead, wounded and prisoners in Korea? 1 know we have the strongest Navy in the world. ' With this. Navy we would have or should have never put one human life on shore in Korea. Why, you say? What good is a country that is constantly under bombardment from ships and planes, around the clock day in and day out, who could stand up under such pressure? ” Like MacArthur, how can you fight an enemy without hitting at the source of supply. I'm but a citizen of this great country of ours and 1 read in my paper where we are not doing so good . . . like the Russians have stolen another secret or outsmarted us in some other manner, and this peace talk, we play along like little babies whenever or wherever they say. © Bb D WHEN are we going to stand on our Amerfcan feet and say the game is over, boys, we are going to play my way now? Where is our backbdne? I know for a fact we could starve Russia and China to death with our Navy, but no, our leaders are afraid, how then can we feel stronger? 1f we are going to submit to ransoms from these small nations, when do you think we will sell the U. 8S. to Russia? Let us have courage and stand up and fight. How can we have rights without courage, and if we can’t have leaders great enough and strong enough to lead this great nation .

then God help America. —Louis M. Vaughn, City.

‘Government Housing’

MR. EDITOR: Open letter to the people in the vicinity of LeGrande and Dawson Sts. also Councilman Joseph E. Bright. Are we so shoddy and poverty «stricken that we are not good enough to be your’ neighbors? By we, I mean the residents of Tyndall Towne. If the truth were known, possibly some of your friends reside here. I suppose none of you are World War II veterans like we are, trying to get ahead and hold your families together and do what's right by them. Just what do you call eligibility for this type of housing? Making $2000 a year, with children to feed, clothe and educate. Could you do it? Or perhaps while you were earning your down payment in defense plants during the last war, our husbands and fathers were over there fighting giving their lives and limbs. One incident of child neglect in Tyndall Towne a few weeks ago was reported in the local papers. All Indications are that (you resiThat was one case out of 750, pretty good average, I'd say. The majority of women from here are good mothers. Our homes are clean, yes, and we do have television sets. But we also have stoves,

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THE REPUBLICAN battle for Governor is getting rough. Already, there are charges of slush funds, big spending, deals and double deals. . But the biggest booby trap facing the mob of GOP candidates for Governor are two simple questions: % “Are you daft for Taft?” Q - % “Do you like Ike?” : : For politicians now believe the next Republican nominated for Governor will be selected on the basis of whether he favors Gen. Dwight D. Eisenpower or Sen. Robert Taft for resident. . Republican candidates for Governor, who have become so numerous they are bumping into each other in every nook and corner of the state, report the people demand to know where they stand on the presidential race. Like the vast majority of Republican leaders in Indiana, most of the candidates support’ Taft for President. There are a few, however, who just “ain't talking” now and some already on the Eisenhower bandwagon. >

LJ » » SEN. TAFT is popular with GOP leaders all over the state. As a result, the pro-Taft candidates are trying to capitalize on the Senator's popularity with Republicans. And, the candidates who like Eisenhower are trying to keep quiet about it, at least for the present. Last week, there was an extensive undercover campaign to link some of the candidates with Gen. Eisenhower, who is not popular with the regular

refrigerators, washing machines and good clean

beds for our children. We are cramped but it's~

home and we long for the day for something better. Possibly our husbands work side by side with your husbands. It is also a known fact that the housing that the government is trying to provide far exceeds in value the present housing in your vicinity. “ —Tyndall Towne Resident

‘Your Motto, Scandal? MR. EDITOR.

How about a change in headlines and front page stories?” I have just read a touching story about Elizabeth Taylor. The poor girl has already had two husbands but, after all, she is 19. Your paper is probably read by many teenagers of Indianapolis, especially the front page, and is an influence on the parents of tomorrow. Is your motto “scandal?” Bringing such cases ‘to light constantly leaves the teen-agers’ mind in a state of “that won’t happen to me, the movie stars do it, or it doesn't make any difference if you get a divorce or not.” Divorees have ruined many families and children’s lives. More articles should be put in front like that Chinese family case in San Francisco. Let the teen-agers judge these terrible things. Some day this might prove very dangerous and give communism a good chance here. People think it is far in the future or it can't great difference some day. I am a teen-ager and wish to know your point of view. > —D. A, City.

Lenten Meditation Jesus Answers Our

Questions About Himself TELL—HEAR—SEE

Are you he who is to. come, or shall we look for another? And Jesus vnswered them, Go and tell John what you hear and see. Matthew 11:3-4. Read verses 1-6. It is not easy to think of your own cousin as being sent from God, because you know him so well and he seems so human at many points. So John the Baptist in prison begins to have his doubts about his cousin, Jesus, and sends two disciples to ask Jesus, “Shall we look for another?’ It is a natural question. It is asked today. Is Jesus our best hope, or shall we put our highest faith in Stalin or Marx or Plutonium or a Supreme Commander? Jesus gave an answer which was both modest and confident, “Tell John what you see and hear.” Nothing could speak for Jesus better than the record of -his ministry. “The blind receive their sight.” Are we opening eyes by our witness to the light? “And. the poor have good news preached to them Jesus took his gospel to all people. He preached with warning and with power to the rich, and to the poor with love and mercy : : How are we doing, after Him? Let Us Pray: Grant us to depend more upon actions than upon titles, and inward character more than outward show. In Jesus’ name. Amen;

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GOP state workers no matter what they say. Chief target of the campaign was George Craig, an Indianapolis attorney, who was the former national commander of the American Legion. = » - HIS opponents have mailed hundreds of letters to top GOP leaders which contained reprints of two newspaper stories connecting him to the Eisenhower bandwagon. One story was written by A. Brown correspondent for the Louisville Courier Journal. The other was taken from the Indianapolis Star, which has been boosting the campaigns of both Mr. Craig and Gen. Eisenhower. There was no return address on the envelopes, a Butler, Ind, postmark. : That wasn’t all. A whispering campaign linked Mr. Craig to the Eisenhower campaign because his chief sponsor, Elmer (Doc) Sherwood, is one of the big “I Like Ike” boosters in Indiana. To counteract this, Mr. Craig stated publicly that he was not connected with the Eisenhower campaign. Nevertheless, he is still regarded by politicians as pro-Eisenhower and has the label whether he likes it or not,

on n » THE most outspoken GOP candidate in favor of Sen. Taft is,- of course, W. O. Hughes, Ft. Wayne attorney who was the speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives. Some = politicians say

quite frankly that Mr. Hughes

hopes to parlay his pro-Taft stand and strong regular party backing to win the nomination. He signed a petition supporting Sen. Taft. Secretary of State Leland Smith, a Logansport attorney who has considerable political support. all over the state by virtue of his control of the county license branch bureaus, has not come out publicly for either Taft or Eisenhower. He is regarded as pro-Taft but did not sign the Taft petition. Down in Evansville, A. V. Burch, former state auditor wht has been making noises like a candidate, says he has “always stood for the same principles as Taft.” However, he has not publicly indorsed the Senator.

» ” ” CAMPAIGNING over the northern part of the state last week, John VanNess, Republican leader of the state Senate and merchant from Valparaiso, informed inquiring Republicans that he had signed the petition for Taft. How-

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ever, he has told intimates he wants to “keep clear” of the preSidential race. . Another candidate, Samuel Harrell, the big grain executive who originally came from Noblesville, issued a statement

several weeks ago stating that

candidates for should not get mixed up in the presidential race. He told The Times, however, he is “One hundred per cent for Taft.” Two Republicans who have been urged to run for Gover nor—State Treasurer William

Fortune and former Lt. Gov,.

Richard James—have not publicly supported either candidate. Mr. Fortune has been busy trying to determine if he should run for Governor or lieutenant governor. He is expected to announce for lieutenant governor in a week or so. Mr. James has told ‘inti mates he does not intend to run for Governor and declines to take sides in any race. His friends, however, continue to boost him.

" Ld » ONE candidate reported that Hoosiers in one north-central Indiana community wanted to know not only if he was for Sen. Taft but “how strong for Taft?” Another candidate said some people even wanted the candidate for prosecutor, judge and the state legislature to reveal their preference for President. After the Eisenhower - Taft question is settled, most Hoosiers want to know about the mysterious deals, the candidates reported. Here are some of the “deals,” mostly rumors, floating around: ONE—VanNess for Governor and Craig for lieutenant gove ernor. Politicians point out, however, this is mostly wishful thinking on the part of Mr, VanNess. TWO — Craig for Governor and Smith for lieutenant gove ernor. Supporters of Mr. Craig have planted this one, according to the politicians, in tho ‘hope of getting Mr. Smith's strong political support. Mr: Smith, however, says this is not true but that he would “be delighted” to offer Mr. Craig the opportunity of rune ning for lieutenant governor. THREE—Craig for Govers nor and W. O. Hughes for lieu« tenant governor. With this ticket, Craig backers could hope for oganization support, which they don’t have. Howse ever, it is unlikely that any regular GOP organization politician like Mr. Hughes, would make such a deal. with Mr, Craig.

DEAR BOSS . . . By Dan Kidney

Gates Draws Blank In Visit With Jenner

WASHINGTON, Mar. 8 When that sly old hand

at Hoosier" politicking—former Republican Gov.

Ralph

Gates-—made a hit-and-run visit here last week, he drew

a blank, if the purpose of his trip was to try

out the next GOP gubernatorial candidate. For he found Sen. William E. Jenner sticking to his announced purpose of running for another term in the U.S. Senate — period. Mr. Gates, t who still is the Republican national commit teeman from Indiana, peered over his specs

Sen. Jenner

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“Bill, some 40 or 50 of us ought to have a meeting and straighten out the ticket. It-is in a hell of a mess, with all those candidates for Governor and so forth...”

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the junior Senator from In-

diana was “Ralph, you go right ahead and have such a meeting. 1 Just will not be there. I'm busy staying right where I

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Reportedly “Ralph” got the point. He has been in plenty of political battles with “Bill.” He is personally credited with keeping him out of the governorship nomination in 1948. Sen. Jenner later teamed up with Sen. Homer E. Capehart and checkmated Mr, Gates being chosen the Republican national chairman. Otherwise, both. of the national

chairmen would be from In- -

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Frank E. McKinney, Indian apolis, is the Democratic national chairman.

Since he made the decision to seek renomination and reelection to the Senate, Sen, Jenner is taking a far more

rosy view of his prospects here.

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STARTING as an almost hopeless “minority man,” he ees others coming around to his views in certain matters-— both foreign and domestic, Passing. of the Jenner amendment, permitting access to federally aided relief for the aged, blind and dependent children, demonstrated that he can protect “states rights” ari in Indianapolis, he irl Also he didn't want to face a third convention battle for the governorship nomination It looks like he will be renominated Senator without anv serious opposition. He knew that such would not be the case in the governor's race. As ‘the junior Senator prepares to press for his own rese ervations to the Japanese peace treaties and to try and scale down or kill foreign aid multi-billion-dollar : spending, he is happy in his work., : » = - JUST about a year ago, Sen Jenner's voice was raised against UMT as being “nation. al service for youth,” rather than a defense measure. Only four of his colleagues, Sens.

. Langer, Schoeppel, Welker and

PifRsen, joined in against the bill. Sen. C . hart was for it. It Hh proved by the Senate 79 to 5, Gleefully Sen. Jenner points to what happened to UMT in the House last Tuesday. It Nas Seteatsd 236 to 162. No oosier Congress Popa gressman voted “You see,” Sen. Jenner said his piercing dark eyes lighting up like a neon sign, “if 1 just stay here long enough I'll be a great majority man. I predicted that the Marshall

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