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The Gold Bug, Ap~i1 13, 1948 « « THE AMERICAN S·IDESHOW » » Democrats Truman And Byrd Ever-y four years, Europeans Progressive . .. Henry Wallace -aasume that all Americans un- by JANE LlANOS by LINDEN SUMMERS ,- dergo.some curious transforma- On the Democratic side, Harry Tru:" ing said about it, south of the Mason- tion, resulting in a hybrid nation The most controversial figure in the political scene today is Henry man (the current President) appears Dixon line, is that he "meant well, but of donkeys and elephants, This Wallace, third party candidate for president. New Dealer, left winger, he as the titular head of his party, but, had no clear conception of the problem __is the year of that curious phe- and his running mate, Senator Glen Taylor from Idaho, have splif the Demo- from all reports, his crown is slightly involved", which is probably true. Not nomenon, and we are aU being cratic Party on two main issues-the Universal Military Training Act and askew. Inheriting the throne from the even the ncr-them Democrats willing- urged to reaffirm our totems, the settlement of disputes with Russia. Although Wallace has wiled away late F. D. Roosevelt, Truman has Iy embraced it.· It's, tragic, but true, and come bearing gifts and pay_ many liberal Democrats from the Truman fold, his campaign is, according undergone frequent ups and downs in that a politician can be too high-mind- ing homage, to the carnival of to Mr. Wallace, a protest vote against the policies of\the present administra- his popularity, and is often assailed ed for--his own, good. The result has animals. This herd inst.inet, tion. His platform dollows: with the fact that he did not earn his been a very obvious revolt in the manifested so sporadically and 1. Against Universal Military Train- accept the support from any group title (the Vice-Presidency is a popular South, where the Democratic party inconsistently, i~one of pavchol- ing and the Selective Service Act. -even that of communists. Pro- burial ground for troublesome, but ~ has always been a "sure thing". 'I'ru- ogy's most interesting problems. Preparing for war is not a means gressive Citizens of America, a to Communism, group sympathetic w.ell-known politicians). man has more than once Put his foot The purpose of these articles, of keeping the peace, according to is also supporting his platform. • Political assets in his mouth; the most notable in- however, is not to attempt an H. W. 3. Inopportune criticism of U. S. Right now, his chief political 'assets stance was his bland approval of that explanation of the observance of 2. Peaceful settlement of disputes while on foreign soil (England) are his earnest, albeit fumbling, at- notorious \Vallace speech in Madison this sacred ritfl, but merely \0 with Russia. He is in favor of a caused administrative embarrass- tempts at handling the "Russian Square Garden. Pursuing this subject point out the centers of attrac- meeting of Truman and Stalin ment. situation", the adoption of the 'I'ru- of Wallace, we must realize that thru tion and a few of the more hril- and of all economic pact with Rus- 4. His statement that "land reform sia, which would he states bring man Doctrine" and the "Marshall Wallace's candidacy, and thru Tru- liant side_shows of the gay fes- is inevitable" would imply a COIll- Plan", a balanced budget and a sur- man's vindicative denouncement of tival. the two countries in closer agree- munistic policy. plus for the first time in years, a very Russia, he has lost Roosevelt's follow- In this issue we are I)rcsenting ment. The present foreign policy 5. Among supporters is the Amcri- sound financial program for the cur- ing in-the left wing, which, distasteful the Democratic and Prog resaive of the administration is merely a in can Labor Party, a radical group. cover up to hide the blunders rent year, a firm policy of milttar-y as it may seem, also votes. candidates, the pro's and con's of that field and in the domestic CIO and AF of L, however, are preparedness, an.d several very com- • Labor and Palestine their- platforms. The Republicans not supporting him. mendable appointments, the most re- Labor also has a bone to pick with will be analyzed by Virginia scene. It is also being. advanced - ,..--------- ...... who would like to by capitalists cent being the selection of Paul G. him. Although labor leaders are not Ross in the next issue. see the emergency period extended Hoffman as administrator of the Eurn- noted for their retentive memories, so that they may increase indi- peen Recovery Program. with the coming crisis in the coal situ- since he has taken the lead in the cam- vidual profits. Opponents claim that many of the atlon they may recall Truman's es- paign against his party leader's civil 3. Anti-Marshall Plan. Believing M. above out-lined items are not. results pousal of the Case Labor bill, which rights program. His qualifications are of his initiative, but we can assume preceded the Taft-Hartley bill, and definitely limited, but they equal the P. is a "blueprint for war and a that he has at least given his backing conveniently forget his veto of the lat- President's, and he has established a colossal hoax on the people of the to those points which did not originate ter. Union men also vote. 'reputation in the Senate for his as- United States," his counter pro- posal is that the U. S. should give ill the Administration itself. As bright III the recent past, the SUdden re- tuteness in matters of finance and 50 billion dollars to the United as this may seem, he has so many versal of our national stand on the economics. scores in the deficit column that his Palestine partition plan (which, iron- • Roosevelt Approved Nations to be spent for relief over the next ten years .. re-nomination. at t~e forthcoming ically, was our own "brain child"), re- "Iddy" For President party convention, which would norm- gardless of its necessity, left the State Not having declared himself, little 4. Remove U. S. support of reaction- Anti-Atoms! ally be taken. for granted, is under Department and the President iPJthe else is known of just what he could ary governments in Greece, Spain, serious attack. Assuming that he is a rather uncomfortable position of be- offer thJlt would improve. his chances Turkey and Italy. Truman Doc- Anti-Rush! candidate for re-election, he must rely ing open to the charge of dangerous over those of Mr. Truman, but he trine is "selling COmmunism and Down With Laboring! on the achievements of his adminis- inconsistency, if not downrght ignor- bears the mark of a Roosevelt-ap- not Americanism." tration as outlined above to whip up ance. The Jewish minority, unlike the proved Democrat, which would win the 5. Favors a partition in Palestine. enough strength to combat the rising Negro minority in the South, has approval of several elements Truman 6. Advocates strong United Nations out-cry against him. Once nominated, never been disfranchised. has lost; and he also had the convic- and its control of the atomic of course, the full blast of the Demo- • Senator Byrd tions and courage to stand up against bomb. The Lineup him. leading the Senatorial fight a- 7. International Disarmament. ~~:~~s ~:~;o~~~rC~~~i~ti:e'~l!.~::i~il~~ th;h;il~;:~crt~~~ ~~;.tYT~~~~~dp~!~~ gainst several well-known Roosevelt 8. Civil rights for all races at home. by Homer C. Earl! New Deal prograrris. The Virg.inia tag 9. The nationalization of the steel Sports Editor cry for all to rally 'round to preserve ably cannot wir» the national election, industry, coal mines and railroads "party unity". Another big political yet no other Democrat can claim any is a political asset, but his reputation (stated by Glen Taylor). We suppose that you have already asset is the sad lack of oth~r nation. similar degree of national prominence. is hardly strong enough for the Demo- noted that the sports page of this edi- Criticisms ally known figures in the Democratic Frequently mentioned, at least in the cratic party to pin their hopes on him • 1. Wallace is an idealist who offers tion is somewhat abbreviated. Tllis against any of the leading Republican party. SoutH, is Senator Byrd of Virginia, candidates. Something, no one knows much criticism of U. S. pqlicy and condition is the result of unfortunate • Liabilities who, for all his political label as a -the administration, but has' no but unavoidable circumstances. It As to those items on the wrong side "reactionary", has shown quite a few just what, is bound to result from the practical alternative. just seems that the date of publica- of his political score card, the most tend'encies toward moderate liberal- in.ternal rumblings within the party of 2. He is a front for Communism in tion of this disseminator of I'IIlW!! of which threat- Jefferson and Jackson, publicized at the prescnt is his Civil ism. As the candidate of the Southern U. S. and has stated that he will student activities and the schedule of Rights program. The kindest thing be. bloc he may ~ a poten.tial nominee, ens to tear it asunder. our various athletic teams were out of synchronization. The truth of the matter is that since the last issue of WMC Places Second In Hood Tourney :~et~~I~o~uu!n:nn\~oet!~:~I:ti~V~~~~~ As Women Compete In Intercollegiates has taken. place. The two affairs that will be found took place on Saturday elsewhere OI'Jthis page. Placing second bl competition with Completing the outdoor program four other colleges and universities, was a supper of box lunches and an • New M-D members 25 girls represented WMC in an in- entertainment by the girls of Hood At a meeting held in Baltimore on tercollegiate "Sports Day" at Hood College. April 4, the Mason-Dixon conference College on Saturday, April 10. Com- Representing Western Maryland "oted to accept the applications of peting at Frederick were Hood Col-_.. were: Baltimore University, Roanoke, and lege, University of Maryland, George Volleyball: Jo Ann Brown Lynchburg for membership in the Washington University, Wilson Col- Jane Babylon conference. ~ lege, and Western Maryland. Cover- Annette McMahan It was als() decided that the league ing a wide range of worue_n's sports, Betty Linton would be divided into two sections the contests inclq.ded volleyball, soft- Hope Kellam for the baseball season~ The winner ball, tennis, and' archery. Kathy Manlove of the northern division will engage Western Maryland's volleyball team Sherry Donovan the southern division champion in a easily captured first place by defeat- Alice Yearley playoff game for the conference ing Hood College, 42-5 j Wilson, 55-0; Bettye Benson U. of Md., 34-1l. Softbal\: Ruth Wentz, l.f. • Conference Football ChampiOll Facing stiffer competition, the soft- Betsy Taylor, r.f. Another revision took place at the ball team managed to capture games Martha Witter, 2b. Baseball Season meeting. It was decided that a Con- from Wilson, 20-0; George Washing- Gladys Sause, Ib:- Rine Team To' Compe.te ference football champion should be ton, 4-0; and Hood, I-Oj but lost a Sue Dixon, c. determined. Inasmuch as most of the close contest to U. of Md. by a score Reba Wentz, s.s. Started On Hill In Nat'l Intercollegiate. schools have already compiled their of 3-2. Two innings were played Charlotte Janney, c.f. schedules for next season, it_will be against each school, and these were Jean Mellon, 3b. As th_e spring athletic program A1"ter completing the current sea- difficult to determine a champion. The highlighted by the fine pitching of rounds into full swing, the Green and son, the rifle team has again come to following yeQ,r, though, it will be Betty Lenz, who struck out three- Betty Lenz, p. Gold diamond enthusiasts eagerly life. Due to an crror, the team wasllot necessary for a team to play at least' fourths of the batters who faced her. Archery: Nancy Winkelman await the twin -bill scheduled here Ilotified at the'prOJler time that they four Conference games to be eligible Jane Birch Final softball results showed U. of this Saturday with Washington Col- had placed eighth in the Second ArnlY for the title. Md. in first place with three wins alld June Graf lege. Another announcelnent that came Olle tie, while George Washington and Tennis: Anna Hess Completely outclassed in their open- Intercollegiate lI1atch, thus qualifying out of the meeting was to the effect Wilson took fourth and fifth place re- Jean Minnis ing clash with Peflll State, the local t.hem to participate in the National that the Mason-Dixon Conferen£e spectively. Virginia Clayton aggregation has high hopes of etch- Intercollegiate Match. The first ten Golf Championship will not be deter- ~ In tennis WMC earned second place Pat Patterson ing two victories in the win column teams are eligible. After a lay-off of mined on the Western Maryland links in doubles competition and fourth over the' Shoremen. Playing their but rather in Baltimore, principally place in the singles. first Mason-Dixon contest of the year, three weeks, the squad will work un- because of the more central location The archery team gained third 'the locals figure to come off the dia- der the disadvantage of little practice. o~ the nearby metropolis. place with an average score of 124 mond with a clean conference slate, Four days are required to complete • Follow the Green and Gold for 34 hits. since the small Eastern Shore insti- this match which is fired in the follow- Withiru the next ten days all of the Final tabulation for the entire af- Wine's Sport Shop tution is in our class of competition. ing four stages-first.: one prone and Green Terror teams will have swung ternoon's contests, based on a point On paper the team is very sound, one sitting target; second: one prOlle into action. The tennis team is prob- system whereby the highest possible 46 Pennsylvania Ave.. except for the ever_so_important ele- ably the strongest of the group po- score for each school was 25 points, ment of pitching. This year's club ar,d one kneeeling target; third: one tentially, but there seems to be no showed the following results: We Carry A Full Line boasts many throwers with experi- :I-'rone and one standing target; and apparent reason why any or all of University of Maryland _ . 19 points of ence, but none have the polish which a the fourth stage: two prone targets. the others can't produce very enviable Western Maryland 18 points winning college pitcher musthave. The The match must be completed by Wed- records. Let's all stay behind the Hood College .__.__.. . ..17 points SPORTS EQUIPMENT impotency at plate of the local nine nesday, April 14 and wiJI defirutely teams and let them know that every- Wilson College ... _.11points last SattJrday is indicative of inade· onoCis really pulling for them. George Washington U, _ .._. 7 points quate practice. conclude the 1947-1048 season.