NOVEMBER 1.1962 Aspaturian Views Asian Clash By ROCHEUi MICHAELS (This is the first of two articles on the border dispute currently, raging between Red China and India) The Comunist Chinese claim to the border area between Red China and.lndia is a “substantial one,” but the border issue is only one reason for the recent out break of fighting, Vernon V. Aspaturian, associate professor of political science, said yesterday,. EXPLAINING his views cm Bed China’s position, Aspaturian noted that the people of the i disputed area are culturally more related ,to China than to India. Th’ey are Buddhists ;who are closely tied to the Tibetan Laman.” , I “Really this area is not a Chi nese Communist claim, but a Chi nese claim that has hot been criticized by Nationalist China,” he said. However, in discussing the most current border fighting, iAspatur ian put more blame on Red China than on India and gave several reasons why China would want to continue the fighting. Although Indian Prime Minister Nehru last week ordered his army to clear the Red Chinese out of Indian territory, China easily had the military advantage and once she started to push India back, LAST THREE DAYS rcM,a »T AT CENTER CTASS. 124 East College Avenue Across from Old Main DEAN'S WALK-IN (Corner of Pugh h Beaver) We Cash Student Cchecks Men's SHIRTS LAUNDERED For 3 or more UNIVERSITY TAILOR SHOP 119 E. Beaver • 294 E. College she didn't stop, Aspaturiam ex- 1 wouldn’t exaggerate this reason plained. j because India really provoked “China is interested in humili- F this > particular phase of the fight atinjg India to show Asia who is j *“8; the foremost Asian power. But China also wants to force the Soviet Union to take sides in this dispute, which Khrushchev once hedgingly called a 'stupid’ debate." , Specifically, Aspaturian said, China is looking for Russia to denounce India’s action, thereby getting the-Soviet support which has never been definitely granted on this issue. Aspaturian also cited Red China’s internal difficulties as an other reason she might have for prolonging this border dispute. "AN EXTERNAL WAR is ’a diverting force from internal problems in that it mobilizes patriotic support,” he said. But I -K-H-H v | Hew College Diner Do wo to W a 3«f worn" tfoi-' M oviei-. IT'S PROM Having trouble finding Just the right accessories for that Junior Prom dress? We're sure you'll find Just what you're looking for —bo it gloves. Jewelry, handbags —in the fine selection at . . . THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. UNIVERSITY PARK. PENNSYLVANIA SEASON Red China could be trying to upset India’s economy by forcing her to spend more on defense. Aspaturian said. “This would create an internal problem similar to China’s and could be used as proof that democracy does not always suc ceed.” 117 'Achieve Dean's List A total of 117 undergraduates enrolled for the summer term, qualified for the Dean’s List. *1 Robert G. Bernreuter, dean of admissions and registrar, said in releasing the release recently of this number, 53 completed the term with a perfect 4.00 average Flume the Lynn's Beauty Salon for your party-time - hairdo freshmen! Upperclassmen! M-K-H-H-f-i • * 4* For Results Use Collegian Classifieds ■* PAGE THREE
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