PACF rolt t o
Editorial Opinion
A New Way—Negotiation
“.pre.,entatives ire considering, a
new propw,ai: that tm- West negotiate with the East in
an attempt to smft.,tr, ou! points of friction between the
two worids
But there are two beliefs maintained by the West
!hat hinder negotiation. First, there are those who feel
that negotiation is senseless, since Russia cannot be
trusted to abide by treaties and agreements. Second,
there are those who maintain that any agreement with
a country so opposed to our aims is unlikely since nei
ther side would be willing to make concessions.
There is some justification for mistrusting Russia. as
these persons claim. They have violated agreements and
treaties, notably some made with the U.S. But this is noth
ing new in international politics, as every country has
been guilty of similar breaches, the U.S. included.
But to focus attention on the violations to the ex
clusion of the much more numerous instances of con
forming distorts the picture. This country has a number
of trade treaties with Russia that are habitually ad
hered to.
And with the pressure now on in the world to win
the favor of the yet-uncommitted nations, isn't it more
likely that any country- would abide by its agreements?
The second argument—that points of agreement are
impossible—has been disproved by the fact that agree
ment has occurred. One proof that East and West can
find mutual profit in an agreement is the division of
Viet Nahm in i 954. The division was proposed by a
Western leader Anthony Eden and accepted at the
Geneva Conference by Russia.
The reasons for the agreement were quite different
on both sides, yet both profited. The West profited be
cause it was advantageous for the French to save what
little influence of theirs remained in Indo-China. And
Russia profited because it afforded her a means to limit
the spread of China's influence in the area. It was also
to her advantage in the new , "smile_ diplomacy" that
emerged upon the death of Stalin.
But even if these two arguments persist, there is
still the most urgent reason for attempts at negotiation
—the ever-pressing threat of another war and total de-
struct ion.
We tried disarmament negotiations. Does the fact that
no agreement was reached preclude the possibility of fu
ture agreement? We think not. Even if we assume Russia
to be bent on world domination we can still find the
likelihood of mutual profit.
The West would profit, obviously, since disarma
ment would limit Russia's military power and would
reduce the possibility of a surprise attack.
Russia, too, would profit. Disillusionment is spreading
in Russia; it began with the students and intelligentsia
and is filtering down through the population. The com
munist promises, which are made before every new five
year plan. are ceasing to inspire, or even satisfy, the Rus
sian people. So the communists have a need now.to stress
more the production of consumer goods. This they can da
only after a reduction in armaments production.
We have tried mistrust and "peaceful coexistence"
—lt is now time for at least an attempt at negotiation.
Life is not long. and too much of it must not pass in idle
deliberkion how it shall be spent.—Samuel Johnson
Editorials are written by the editors and staff members
of The Daily Collegian and do not necessarily represent
the views of the University or of the student body.
A Student-Operated Newspaper
Battu
h.r•
Successor :in The Free Lance, est. 188'i Eng Scholarship
Published Tuesday through hature.s, morning during the l'insersity sear. The Daily The Bendix Aviation Corp. has
Collegian is a student-operated ne..paper. Entered as seeond-class matter July S. 1011 established a scholarshi which
se th. stastollese Pa. Pool Office under the art of March 3. ts 72. p
pay
Kau susasenption Prints 13.90 per semester per rear
win 1
a senior full tuition and fees for
. majoring in engineering
'or a science field of interest to
'the corporation.
The scholarship is to be known
as the Bendix Aviation Corpora
tion Honors Scholarship in science
and engineering. Students will be
selected by the University on the
basis of scholarship, ability, cha
racter, promise and citizenship.
Preference will be given to sons
and daughters of employes of the
corporation.,
ED DUBBS. Editor
Managing Edit., Juef Barkison: Cit. Editor. Robert Franklin; Sports Editor Vine,
Cancel: Copy Editor Anne Friedberg: Assistant Corby Ed:tor Marian Beatty: Aziastant
Sparta Editors Malt Mathews and Loa Prato: Male-up Editor Ginn) , Phillips: PhD.
korraistia Editor George Ilarrmail
&NM 6111 Mr!. Sne Ittersenson: - Lora/ Ad. &tar.. Barfly?" Ells. ; As s t. teem Al.
OUT- Sta.. Ann lannsatevis Nstinnsl Ad. .tar.. Joan Wallace: Promotion Mgr- Marianne
.Maier; Prenonnel Mgr. Lynn Claysbortt: Classified Ad. Mgr.. Steve enlisters: Cos
Clirtatatisa Mars. Pat atierrticki and Richard Lippe: Research and Records Idicr.,
Mariano Wail. Mitre Secretary ttarlene Marks.
STAFF THIS ISSUE: Nwlet Editor. Jaffe: Copy. Editor, Ralph Manna: Win
}Alcor. Ma rlr Keay: A.iptanta Linna Seinr, Phi Ni t We...teott. Hohltae ToaA. ALargaret
.11...b1/ha themes, .Saudy Jam ?loran and Mary
THE DAILY C
Toilrgiatt
STEVE HIGGINS. Bus. Mgr
OLLEGIAN STATE COLLEGE PENNSYLVANIA WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 18. 1957
Little Man on Campus by Dick Sibley
Safety Valve
Meal Service
Irritates Coeds
TO THE EDITOR: Since semester'
fees are from $489 to $5OO the co
eds in Atherton feel that they
have a right to demand their
meals ready on time.
Last Friday the coeds who en
tered the dining room at 5:45,
p.m., just 15 minutes after it had'
been opened, found that there'
were no fish or meat. salad or
potatpes left. These coeds had to ,
wait one half hour until they'
finally got their meal.
However, this long awaited
meal was a different course
from the one on the menu and
to add to the misery it was
COLD. As soon as some of the
girls sat down they were hur
ried along by the help to clear
the dining room.
The coeds of Atherton strongly
feel that meals should be ready
on time or that they should have
a choice at the beginning of the
semester as to whether they will
eat meals in the dormitory or at
other places.
—Signed by 27 coeds
•Letter cut
Frosh 'Tug'.Victim
Remembers Larry
TO THE EDITOR: One of my;
counselees, Ned Kephart, who was
hurt in the Tug-of-War and forced
to withdraw early in the semester
sent me a letter today enclosing
55.00 for the "Larry Sharp Fund.",
When Ned left school, the unit
took up a collection to purchase
him a subscription to the Col
legian and this is where he learn
ed of Larry's injury.
I was pleased that Ned was'•,
keeping informed about things!
here. And I think this thoughtful-;
ness of one injured student for,
another is particularly significant'
and worthy of note especially in a :
university of this size where in-.
dividuals sometimes feel forgot
ten.
Ned's fellow s t u,d en t s and
friends might be interested in
knowing that he is seeking re
admission for the spring semester.
—William P. Barley
Resident Counselor, Watts H
Collegian Thanked
For 'Food' Series
TO THE EDITOR: I wish to take
this opportunity to thank
you and
the members of your staff for the
recent articles on the Department
of Food Service.
Naturally we enjoyed reading
about ourselves, but we also feel
that the information will be most
helpful in letting students under
stand more fully what really goes
on "behind the scene."
—Robert C. Proffitt
Acting Director
of Food Service
Gazette
TODAY
AIM JUR., 7 p.m.. 21!: HUB
B , ;.physies Open House, 7 p m.. 113 Frear
Camera Club, 7:30 p.m., 213 HUB
Neu Bavarian Schnhplattra, 7:30 p.m.,
I White Building
Chess Club. 7-10 p.m.. 7 Snarls
Riding Club. 7 p.m
217 Willard
Earao
WSGA Senate. 6:30 p.m.. 217 HUB
Youth for Eisenhower-Nixon. 7 p.m.. 317
Willard
Zoology Club. 7 p.m.. 113 Frear
. _
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Lamy 'Mentz. Myron Boit^, Maryanne,
Dawson. William Dawson, Edward Erick
sen, Daniel Davis. Gerald Cuydan, Gerald'
Hamaker. Lawrence Kennedy. Joseph Km.:
singer. Norman Lockman, John Mastilak,
Alan Sexton. Anthony Straka. Kurt-Stro-'
wink, Stanley Turel and John Williams.
TONIGHT ON WDFM
6:45: Sign on and news: 7:00: Telephone
Handstand: 7:50: State News and National
Sports: S :GO: Jazz Panorama; 9:00: Local,
National and %World News: 9:15: At Your
Service: 9:30: Music ca the People: 10:00:
Newt 10:05: Virtuoso; 11:30: .News and
Sign-off.
Bendix Establishes
... so he asked his adviser how 10 improve his grades."
Earthlings on Moon—
Pros and Cons
•
By ARTHUR EDSON
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (M—At least one expert has
predicted that a live Russian—well, anyway, live at the start
—may whirl into outer space within three years. •
And Sen. Lyndon Johnson (D-Tex) has said: "We have
left a period in which the idea of going to the moon is wishful
thinking. It is a practical reality
which is rapidly drawing near."j
All right. So, some earthling
may land on the moon and run upl
a flag. Will his country then own!
the whole shebang?
Fortunately, George Washing- 1
ton University here has been try-I
ing to find the answer in a tele-I
vision series called "Project: - In-!
ternational Space."
Unfortunately. th e answer
isn't clear cut.
Yes, says Andrew Haley, a law-,
yer for the American Rocket So- 1
ciety,
No, say Dr. Raymond W. Young;
of the George Washington Univer-;
sity law school and Lt. Cmdr.;
Horace K. Robertson of the Navy;
judge advocate general's office.
They both feel merely land
ing on the moon isn't enough.
Or, in Young's word: "Putting
a landing party there and then
leaving would not give sov
ereignty."
The experts seem to agree only;
on this: It's going to take study,
and it's time the nations did-more;
combined thinking on outer space
legality.
Complicating the lawyer's lot is!
the moon itself, which doesn't MI
in nicely with our earthbound pat
terns of thinking.
The Rev. Francis Heyden of the
Georgeto - wn University Observa-;
tory also was on the program, and;
he seemed to take a sly delight
in pointing out the obstacles fac
ing the first moon tourist or home-1
steader.
As you no - doubt know, the
tit:ANC/TS
. NAPPY - . ". k . ' HAPPY BIRTHDAY
: ii BIRTADAY r ,r -ro yo u ...
, t
I 4 TO YOU— 4 1 i
11 tg. •
. .
• ts
...
`-44-44.6 :INF ' %CAI4'I tam LA,a o s i ~------ • Rp-: "..1. , ....,,,...,.. %it& .0 - 41 , a .,,, A ,
I - - -t. 11.2! - - -
HAPPY BIRTADAY, HAHAHAHAHA 1
DEAR BEETNOVENNNN
PPYINRTHDAY lb two!
: .
9 115 ,-.......2 4 • -
• ~,, -
i • kl _))
_,
I =7
- - --..- ...
- . 12-II .5-c.4t/z.z.. . • •
dif f,
moon has no atmosphere. This
means that deadly Ultraviolet
rays pound down steadily: that
temperatures range from ex
treme cold to extreme heat; -
that meteors, which burst into
flame and usually burn up as
they enter our atmosphere,
pound the moon relentlessly.
Father Heyden pointed out that
meteors would be no picnic. Even,
a tiny one, he said, could be leth
al since it would move• in faster
than a slug from a .45 revolver.
Apparently the mooners will
have to lug along a spun glass
tent of some sort, to keep out ex
cessive sunlight. Anyone who
camps out this way undoubtedly
could claim sovereignty to that
area, but it wouldn't amount to
much.
You don't cover much moon
real estate with a circus tent.
Possibly the Russians have
the right idea. The program in
cluded a Russian film in which
they showed how they had
moon travel figured.
The rocket lands, and unfolds.
Inside is a small tank. It runs up
an antenna, and moves out on ex
ploring trips, busily sending tele-.
vision pictures to earth as it
prowls around. It would be un
manned and would work auto
matically.
Which seems 'like a fine idea.
If any argument ever comes over
who owns the back 40 on the
moon, let's confine the fight to a
couple of tanks, both unmanned.