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I 6 B. MEDFOHD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OIE. THURSDAY, JUNE 23. 1980 United States Possibly Losing Africa Battle for Friendship Editor', note: The following ar ticle wai written by a June xradu ate of the irhool of Journalfim at the t'nlverilty of Orrjcon aa an "rdltnrlal lummiry" of the con clusion! developed In the lenlor Itwlk rripilrpd of each iraduate. The opinion! are those of the writer. By DAVID LORTIE (Springfield, Ore.) The United States may very well be losing the battle with the Communist world for the friendship of the emerging peoples of Africa. Shortly after the second World War, the world became aware that the once dark con tinent of Africa was aglow with the flames of anti-colonial revolt. This revolt, trig gered by the promises of free dom and self-determination made in the 1943 Atlantic Charter, has been going on now for 15 years. And while some progress toward inde pendence has been made in Africa, large 'areas such as Kenya, Algeria, and the Cen tral African Federation are still very much embroiled In the anti-colonial revolution. Among the nations most concerned with events in Africa are the United States and the Soviet Union. These two powerful nations, as the leading spokesmen of com peting Ideologies, see in Africa the chance to gain new con verts to their respective po litical beliefs. Against Colonialism The Soviets have declared themselves solidly against colonialism and imperialism In any shape or form. Because of this stance they have been able to gain many friends among the Africans. Natural ly it is the Soviets' hope that this friendship will become increasingly strong and that eventually the Africans will choose to adopt Communism as their form of government. The success of the Soviet plan thus far has not been particu larly great. However one need only look at Egypt and more recently Guinea in West Africa to see that the Soviets have made some inroads Into the African continent. In contrast to the active program of encouragement and support being carried on by the Communists, the Uni ted States has failed to give any support to the Africans. This country since the first flickerings of anti-colonialism up to the present time has followed a policy of strict neutrality in the struggle be tween the antl-colonlalisls and the colonial powers, Sland Disappointing To say the least this neutral stand by the United States has been extremely disap pointing to the Africans. They feel that America, because of its historic belief in "life, liberty and happiness" is morally obligated to aid the independence struggle of Af rica. Because America has failed to support these prin ciples for the Africans many Africans have turned to the Communists for comfort and help. In view of this, why is It that the United States con tinues to maintain Us policy nt neutrality in the African anti-colonial revolution? The answer to this question is rather simple. Active Amer ican support of the Africans' independence struggle might very well result in the loss of two of America's most Impor tant allies, France and Eng land. These two nations, holders of vnst territories in Africa, consider the problem of co lonial Africa as strictly a matter of domestic jurisdic tion. That is, they say that no nation has the right to meddle in a matter which Is strictly the concern of anoth er nation. They point to the domestic jurisdiction clause of the United Nations Charter as legal proof of their claim. Compromise Program In addition Englai.d and France, faced with the mount ing pressure of the Africans for immediate Independence and the cry of the white co lonial settlers for continued colonial status, have been forced to devise a compromise program. What they have come up with Is a plan of gradual independence by which they hope to achieve Independence for Africa and at the same time provide the necessary legislation to Insure that the white settlers will be able to keep their lands once the Africans become self governing. Naturally both countries want to see their programs carried out to a successful conclusion. They feel that ahotild any nation Intervene in the colonial controversy, the gradual independence pro gram would be destroyed and Africa would be thrown Into complete chaos. Because of this both countries have po lltely but firmly told the na tions of the world to stay out of Africa. Thus far America has seen fit not to defy the request of Its allies. While this position is causing loss of American prestige and position in Af rica, it Is keeping the Western lilies united. What has actual ly happened is that the ideals on which America was found ed have been forced aside by the political realities of the current world situation. Sup port of our allies is consider ed more Important than the support and friendship of the emerging peoples of Africa. But is there any way that the United States can assist the Africans, thereby regain ing the position it has lost, and at the same time keep the western allies united? Middle Course Seen Obviously, neutrality is not accomplishing this. And ac tive support of the Africans, on the other hand, would be no solution because of the ad verse effects it would have on allied relations. But there could be a middle course. First, the United States, through proclamation' in the United Nations, reinforced around the world by its diplo matic corps and- propaganda agencies, must reaffirm its support of the principle that all peoples have the unalien able right to determine the form of government under which they wish to live. Second, the United States, as an individual nation, must not intervene In the specific outbreaks which may ensue when the peoples of one par ticular area of the world at tempt to gain the right of self determination, Could Improve Position Third, the United States must become a leading force in the United Nations in up holding the basic principles of that body: human dignity, equality and the right to free dom and self-rule. By adopting these measures America could improve its position in African eyes. The Africans would be reassured that America has not forgot ten its great heritage. Amer ica's position in regards to its allies certainly would not be enhanced by adoption of these measures. However, at least the allies would be reassured that the United States would not actively intervene In the colonial problem. Compromise positions are rarely comfortable, but by adopting a program along the lines that have been outlined America would at least have a chance of keeping the friendship of both the Afri cans and its two important allies, England and France. If we contir ue with our present neutrality policy all we can expect is that Africa will at some future date become yet another area of the world un der Communist control. Bend Princesses Visit in Portland Portland -IUPII- Five pretty princesses from Bend visited here this week to give Port landers the first hand word about that city's Mirror Pond Water Pageant July 2-4. The five lovelies - Kathy Murphy, Sue Merrill, Anne Moty, Joyce Cale and Nan Hutchins - appeared on tele vision, at the Visitors Infor mation Center at the Chamber of Commerce and made other visits, . . " They said the pageant this year would feature 16 events. 7 ,B-il WRECKAGE PROBED-Flremen probe the wreckage of an auto in which Antonio Martin, 27, of Oakland, Calif., was fatally injured when the vehicle blew a tire and swerved into the path of a truck on the Nimitz Freeway. The driver of the truck, and another motorist, pulled Martin from the flaming wreckage of his car but he died en route to a hos pital. (UPI Telephoto) COAL CHAIRMAN DIES Fair Haven, N.J.-flJPD-Rob- ert V. White, 73, chairman of the Lehigh Coal and Naviga tion Co. and a former gov ernor of the New York Stock Exchange, died Tuesday. D;,i T,,, AJ Shot Accidentally Knoxville, Ky. - Nineteen-year-old Mrs. Jeanette Dun can was out wheeling her baby when suddenly she dropped to the ground with a bullet wound in her leg. Po lice investigated and found a derringer pistol nearby. Mrs. Duncan solved the mystery by explaining the pistol discharged when it dropped from her purse to the ground. She said she used it for target shooting and was carrying it for protection. Teen-ager Drawn Astray by Love New York - Police radios blared out the description of a youth who had held up two taxi drivers and taken off in the cab of one. A team of detectives caught up with the stolen cab and nabbed the youth as he was holding up a passenger he had picked up in the "borrowed" cab. At headquarters, the bandit told police he went on his spree in order to raise $1,800 - the price of a leopard coat for his sweetheart. Playground Program Attracts 359 Youths A total of 359 youths of all ages have signed up for the park and recreation depart ment's summer playground program which started Mon day. The program offers games, sports, social activities, arts and crafts, music and drama, nature lore and special events. These activities are being coordinated with the program offered by the Med ford school district. Each of the city's six pro gram centers will have the services of recreation leaders who will organize and super vise all activities. At some of the centers there will be both men and women leaders. The centers and the number of children which have so far registered at each are Howard school, 121; Wilson school, 29; Jackson school, 21; Washington school, 88; Hoov er school, 18; and Hawthorne park, 82. May Be Combined Ken Lyons, city recreation supervisor, said that those program centers which have registered only a few youths may have to be combined with some of the larger cen ters. Lyons said 79 students have so far signed up for the ten nis instruction classes offered by the city since registration started Monday. The classes are offered at Medford High school, Hedrick Junior High school and McLoughlin Junior High school. Instruction for both beginning and advanced players is being offered. The classes will be ' held throughout the summer and will include some tournament play. Matches are scheduled with Grants Pass, Klamath Falls and other southern Ore gon teams. A fee of $1 is being charged to defray the cost of equip ment. Tennis balls are fur nished. A minimum age limit of 10 has been set but this limit is flexible, Lyons said. Registration for the city's baseball clinic, which also started Monday, totals 226 boys. Any boy who has reach ed his ninth birthday and who did not graduate from high school prior to June 7, is eligible to enroll. Lyons pointed out that each boy will be given an opportunity to play with a team. The clinic is held at the Medford High school base ball field and is staffed by such men as John Kovenz, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BEKINS Will Move You There Certified Service C-c. B Sofa With Storage & Crating JfiUONS BEKlTjp" Experienced Packing Bonded Drivers ON THE RUN SINCE '91 18 West 2nd St. LINES. WORLDWIDE MOVING COVERING 48 STATES Phone SP 2-6273 Alex McDonald, Jack Brown and Don Stroh. 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