' Oregon daihs ~ EMERALD Laritat 1 ■OB The Oregon Daily Emerald is published Feb. 4 thru 8, 11 thru 15, 18 thru 22, 25 thru 29, March 10, Apr. 2 thru 4, 7 thru 11, 14 thru 18, 21 thru 25, 28 thru May 2, May 6 thru 10, 12 thru 16, 19thru22, and May 26 by the Associated Students of the University of Oregon. Entered as second class matter at the post office, Eugene, Oregon. Subscription rates: $5 per school year, $2 per term. ... , , . Opinions expressed page on the editorial are those of the writer and do not pretend to represent the opinions of the ASUO or of the University. Initialed editorials are written by the associate editors. Unsigned editorials are written by the editor. A Last-minute Improvement There could have been a verv crowded room in 207 Chap man tonight, plus many irate students. We say “could" because the situation has been remedied, at last. Prior to Wednesday afternoon Harold Stassen’s talk was scheduled for 207 Chapman, which holds only about 200 persons. This didn’t seem to make sense, since Earl Warren drew 1700 and Estes Kefauver, 1300. in the jam-packed SU ballroom. Here’s the situation in a nutshell: The politicians just didn’t let us know what to expect soon enough. The University didn't know until this weekend that Stassen would come Thursday. A University band concert had been on the books for the ballroom that night for several weeks. So, the scheduling of Chapman. Even Kefauver caused some trouble. He originally said he’d come Monday night. So a woman’s glee club event scheduled for Monday night in Mac court was asked to switch to 'Tues day. They complied. When Kefauver then said he'd come Tues day instead, the women were in the court and the ballroom, consequently, was packed. We think that as many students arc entitled to hear Stassen as heard Kefauver, Warren and Hoffman. So we’re glad someone got on the phone, even at this late date, and secured the music school auditorium for Stassen’s talk tonight. And if more than 700 students (the approximate capacity of that auditorium) want to hear Stassen, we hope they’ll realize that Stassen gave the school rather short notice. What we need are better-planned polticial campaigns. At least one that is planned farther in advance. Come Back and Talk, Ike I can only speak "about" him. not "for” him. Paul Hoffman used those words in his pro-Eisenhower speech Tuesday. They're only too true. But still, his and others’ words “about” the general from a major portion of the current material Oregon’s voters have to go on when they cast their ballots tomorrow. Hoffman’s strongest point was Ike's ability in international affairs. The importance of cooperation between nations cannot be slighted today. Perhaps this is the main reason why Ike has been coming out on top in so many mock political conventions on college cam puses, why he leads in student polls. According to Ike’s nation al headquarters its collegian polls show Ike with 53 per cent of total votes cast, with only 19 per cent for Taft, his closest com petitor. In the “first time voters’ poll” of McCalls magazine he led all candidates (both parties) with 35 per cent. Maybe, due to their history and sociology and political sci ence-courses college students place more importance on our international relations than on domestic politics. And maybe they feel a man with proven ability and knowledge in the in ternational field is a “must” for the top job in the ET.S. No one can deny the general’s influence and prestige abroad. We just wish Ike were here to speak “about ’ and for him self. No matter how many Paul Hoffmans are out circling the country for him, we like to know what we’re voting for or against “from the horse’s mouth.” Here’s hoping for a lot of talking from one Gen. Dwight Eisenhower when he returns. - - Letters to the Editor - - Election Misconduct Emerald Editor: I have been following wit great interest the series of art cles, pertaining to the petition c error that protested the miscoi duct of the last ASUO ejection I am forced to disagree wit the position taken by the En erald and Merv Hampton. I ha\ always thought that one of th reasons for student governmer is to aid in training students i the proper conduct of goverr nient. One of the main functions c education is the training of cit zens in the duties of citizenshi] In a democracy one of the ver important duties of a citizen i the exercising of a vote. If elec tion rules are not iouuweu uicic is an abridgment of that duty ^ and right. If misconduct is allowed in this election, if only in times the polling booths were open, then . we can expect extensive ballot h box stuffing in future elections. H There is always an interested e minority available to take ad e vantage of a disinterested ma t Jority a We have only to look at our own national history to find plenty of examples of what has f happened when, election laws were not enforced in local, state i. and national elections. If the y election rules are trivial, then s the election they serve is trivial. ‘ • Doug Ainbers *Jlte Candidate*.—1^1/Uo- /foe *theu? _—-——-— r These Men Will Be on the Oregon Ballot Friday i (Ed. Note—Nine names will be on the ballot for President of tin* United States on Oregon's election day, tomorrow. “What do they stand for?” is fre quently heard. In an attempt to partially answer this question we present here some of the stands taken by four of the candidates on specific issues. Although he is not on the ballot, we are also men tioning Robert Taft because Oregon election law allows write-in votes and Taft may be expected to receive some. Republicans Douglas MacArthur, Wayne Morse and William R. Schneider and Demo crats William O. Douglas and Adlai Stevenson are on the Oregon ballot but they arc not mentioned here, either because they have deelarcd they are not candidates or because they are not seriously considered as such.) Eisenhower . . . Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, resigning supreme commander of NATO, former army chief of staff and president of Columbia university, has been termed the one Republican almost sure to catch the bulk of the independent vote. Now 61, Ike has a brilliant war record and background of military diplomacy. His views on major issues: Foreign policy: America and Europe should stand together for defense against the Soviet Union. Con tinue military aid along with cooperation with Great Eritain and the United Nations. Possibly promote more aid to Chiang Kai-shek in China. Economic stand: Approve government interven tion in an emergency, as a deflation; otherwise as little intervention as possible. Labor: Balanced cooperation between labor and industry, aiming for unity and increased produc tivity. Farmer: Kansas background makes him sympa thetic to the farmer. Would stand by present policy. Tax: Reduce taxes if possible, but not to detri ment of military needs. Social Security: Would have less emphasis. Be lieves freedom and the urge to strive are more im portant than security alone. Kefauver... Sen. Estes Kefauver, 48, served as a U.S. Rep resentative from 1939-49. He is a Democrat. Ke fauver is now serving as a U.S. senator from Ten nessee. He is best known for his senate committee's televised investigation of U.S. crime. His ideas on issues: Foreign policy: Heed foreign economic aid, Point Four and student exchange. Have U.N. set minimum requirements for Korean peace and fix time limit. NATO nations must stand together. Help Chiang Kai-shek defend only Formosa. Economics: Aid to agriculture. Labor: Amend Taft-Hartley law. Return to elec tions on whether or not to have 'closed shop. Civil rights: Education, not legislation. Favors FEPA. Government projects: Work similar to the TVA is good. Dams, highways and other like improve ments should be made by government. Presidential power: Use statutory law, not execu tive order, in instances like steel seizure. Welfare: State aid to rural area hospitals. Aid to medical schools. Opposed to Murray-Dingel health insurance bill. Federal aid to education. UMT: Needed, but reduce in-camp time to four months. V s A long 1 t\the ><• young Stassen ... Harold E. Stassen, though only 45, has political background. When first elected Minnesota governorship, in 1930, he was the youhg cat governor in the U.S. He held that post for two and a half terms, resigning during the 1943 term to serve with the U.S. Navy. He is now pres dent of the University of Pennsylvania. Ktassen’s platform planks and ideas: Foreign Policy: Against the "soft international ism" of the Democrats and the “semi-isolationism of the 1920’s.” Advocates a policy of firmness re sembling Teddy Roosevelt's. Economics: Restore the gold standard. Welfare: Favors federal-financed housing proj ects. Communists: Outlaw the Communist party. McCarthylsm: "The cure for McCarthyism is to remove all those who have shown a weakness to ward the communistic attitude." (Stassen cam paigned actively for McCarthy in 1946.) Foreign Aid: "More American ideas and fewer America)) dollars.” \' .Ji Taft... Warren ... Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio, 63, has a political background of victories, except in his earlier at tempts to gain the Republican nomination for President. His ideas on Important points of policy include Foreign Policy: Stand by Western Europe rnilj tarily. Less economic a>d to Europe examine < xj penditures more critically. Make fewer promises ol economic aid. Don't use economic power to coeretf other nations to our beliefs or economic policy. Promote armament of Chi&ng Kai-shek's nation! alist troops to fight Communist China, giving them naval and air support. Economic Position: For price-support program^ If necessary apply government intervention to pre vent an economic collapse. Rudget: Cut budget by enacting remainder of Hoover commission plan. Reduce personnel 10 t) 15 per cent. Reduce expenditures on mobilization program. Federal Aid for housing, health, education is justified on general welfare grounds. Aid but not control. Earl Warren, 61, ran on the Republican ticket in 1948 as vice-presidential candidate with Thomas Dewey. He is now governor of California. His ideas on major campaign issues: Centralized government: Better to solve problems at home through local and state governments when ever possible. Foreign Aid: Continue until those countries' eco nomies can support themselves, but don't be too extravagant. Troops to Europe: Keep them there, but hope they can be taken out soon. Labor: Amend the Taft-Hartley act, don't repeal it. Civil Rights: Favors FEPC. McCarthyism: "Not in keeping with the Ameri can spirit of fair play.” Welfare: Favors federal aid to education, but not controls; state health insurance programs, not fed eral; water development could be better done by state cooperation. Agriculture: Favors farm supports. On UteAin.... Radio Political Fare By Don Collin Lots of Politics this week. The political speeches from the cam pus are being re-broadcast by KORE . . . Hoffman tonight, Stassen Friday. Both releases are at 11 p.m. Senator Henry C. Lodge, Jr. speaks out for Eisenhower on KORE’s “Reporter Roundup” Sunday at 8:30 p.m. . . . Eisen hower will speak for himself June 4 over KUGN at 7 p.m. Two overheard comments oh this week’s round of speeches: “I don’t know who I’m for but I know whom I’m against.” Another person after listening to the speeches explained, “No wonder the people don^t vote.” The Preakness on KERG at 2 p.m. Saturday . . . 10 top golf ers compete in Palm Beach round-robin tourney this Thurs day through Sunday. ABC (not KUGN) carries the broadcast. Probably KEX (Portland) will handle it. Rosemary Clooney (a “one niter,” then stardom) visits Ed gar Bergen (KERG, Sunday at 5 p.m.) and wooden headed pals. The Easy Way Out the — JOIN JO|W JOIN THE V JOIN ANYTHING But just ■x JOIN see the vs/oKeO JOIN NAVY IT'S THE