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Show ' , nlt , Chinese Looking Glass: War Part Is Business 7 But it is not only in the preliminary period that a successful general staff practices every subterfuge and swindle in the book. "All warfare is based on deception, Sun Wu stresses. When you are capable, pretend incapacity; when you are active, pretend to be idle; when you feign weakness; and when you are near, seento be far away. Always conceal your true dispositions sO that you can attack when the enemy is unprepared, and sally out when he does not expect you." Gradually a whole philosophy of fighting peculiarly suited to modem guerrilla war emerges, founded on the Taoist tenet that the soft and flexible outlasts the hard and rigid as tongue survives teeth. American military analysts now pay serious attention to the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms, for it has gradually dawned on the West that the inspired trickery practiced by that legendary slyboots of a strategist, Chu-kLiang, remains as subtly influential among the Chinese as a sermon at . softening-u- third-centur- y o knee. Recognized as a worthy preceptor by Mao, carefully studied by the Viet Cong guerrillas in South Vietnam, Chu-ka sage Liang was a "Sleeping Dragon, in retreat who never wielded a sword, for the essence of the great Chinese milio tary tradition has always been that brains baffle brawn. Persuaded to emerge and to act as counselor to the Han pretender in his struggle against the usurper Tsao Taao, Chu-kLiang quickly found himself the, victim of jealousies in the loyalist camp and almost on the eve of a river battle was challenged to produce a stock of 100,000 arrows within three days on pain of death. He did not attempt the hopeless task of trying to manufacture the arrows in time, however, but arranged to have at his disposal "a score of vessels, each manned by 30 men, with blue cotton screens and bundles of straw lashed to the sides." When the heavy evening mist descended on the river, these boat were roped together, floated down toward the enemy shoreline, and strung out in the gloom so that they were just visible. Tso Aaaos ships hesitated to sally out against them In such Ideal condition for a naval ambush, but at the same time their commander feared an assault landing. Ground troops were therefore brought up to line the river, and these saturated the threatening flotilla with a continuous hail of arrows, which embedded themselves in the straw-fillescreens until by morning each of the little vessels looked like a hedgehog. Only when the sun came up and the mist dispersed did the lightly manned fleet move swiftly downstream, deliverLiang the promised 100,000 ing to Chu-karrows. The incident could well have been an allegory about Chinese Communist and Viet Cong guerrilla forces that for years "Do not fight a static war, and do not besiege cities, warns Sun Wu. ("Bypass what he defends, hit him where he does not anticipate you," comments Ts'ao Ta'ao.) Attack what he does not protect, hold what he does not attack. Strike where he is weak, but disperse when he Is strong o d o Mao's Red Guards tour the Great Wall of China. equipped themselves almost exclusively with weapons and ammunition captured from their enemies Nationalist, French, American. During his struggle against Chiang k We in the 30s, Mao wrote: have a claim on the output of the arsenals of London as well as Hanyang and, what is more, that output will be delivered to us by the enemys own transport corps. It is not difficult to see parallels beg tween Chu-kLiang's military and the tactics of the Chinese and Vietnamese guerrillas. However, the real Clausewitz of China lived long before Chu-kLiang and codified much earlier the principles that the Sleeping Dragon so often put Into Kai-she- card-harpin- o slelght-of-han- practice. The great Sun Wu probably wrote his "Art of War when Philip was still king of Macedonia during the fourth century B.C., and had he not lived more than 2,000 years before they were published, he might well have been accused of crib'i somewhat bing from Mao later works on guerrilla warfare. Tse-tung- "If you know the enemy and know yourself. In a hundred battles you will never be In danger, taught China's greatest military master. But, just as the Chinese God of War is really a God of Peace, so, Sun Wu added, the proper object of strategy was to avoid combat altogether. "To win a hundred victories is not tlia acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting Is the acme of skill. The best policy ia to take a state intact. To ruin it with much conflict is an Inferior solution. How Is this achieved? Undermine the enemy first, counseled the guileful Sun Wu, and then his army will fall to you. Subvert him, attack his morale, hit his economy, corrupt him, eow internal discord among his leaders, and practice every possible deceit upon him. Sun Wu has a special chapter on the use of five kinds of secret agents, including "double agents and "expendable agents. are spies to "Expendable agents whom false information about their own side has been deliberately leaked, so that If they are later caught and tortured, their disclosures will only mislead the enemy. "Sometimes I send agents to the enemy to make a covenant of peace, and then I attack, one commentator on Sun Wu disarmingly reveals. The Japanese may have had him In mind when they planned the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It was not surprising that President Johnsons peace proposals for Only take calculated risks, and only carry out an assault when victory is assured. Use local guides, and when you bring the enemy to battle, be there first. Conceal your dispositions, causing the enemy to divide and spread, tlien use your strength against a fraction of his. (My strategy is one against ten." Mao has said. "My tactics, ten against one.") Deception, surprise, fraud, the ruse, the ambush, the sudden unexpected concentration of hidden force against a weak enemy, and the quick "vanishing Into th these are ground" before a strong one the tactical tenets that Sun Wu taught and that the Chinese and Vietnamese Communists have learned, ao that Mao' jingle on the keys to his successful guerrilla war against Chiang rai When the enemy advances, I withdraw. When the enemy halts, I harass. When the enemy avoids battle, I attack. When the enemy retreats, I pursue. Employing these principles, the elusive Viet Cong have time and time again made fools of sledgehammer forces five times their size, equipped with the most weapons and strongly supported by modern air power. TOMORROW: Why Chinese Communist leaders behave as they do. Kai-she- k What Disqualifies An Actor From Politics? Weaver's Folly Will Cost HUD Money By ROWLAND EVANS and ROBERT NOVAK By making an unprecedented personal attack against House Republican Leader Gerald Ford at the worst strategic moment, Secretary Robert Weaver of the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) has given one reason why Great Society programs under his care have so much trouble in Congress. The Weaver-Forhassle made few headlines, but it has been the subject of intense discussions in the House Republican cloakroom for two weeks. For the long run, Weavers influence on Capitol Hill lias been whittled still more. For the short run, eventual House approval of appropriations for the rent subsidy program has been made more difficult Until Weavers outburst the prospect for rent subsidies in the House had been brightening. Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen, the Senate Republican leader, suddenly supported the housing scheme in a characteristic Moderate House Republicans such as Representative James Harvey, from Fords state of Michigan, were privately pleading with Ford to do the same or at least not make his opposition a party matter. All this careful groundwork was undermined on August 29 when HUD sent out on its press distribution list a statement by Weaver excoriating Ford for his opposition to rent subsidies. Aside from the fact that this' alienated Ford and other House Republicans needed to pass rent subsidies, nobody can remember a Cabinet member using such language publicly against a Congressional opposition leader. Weaver's statement began on a vituperative note, asserting that Ford "is callous to the housing needs of Americans. By his "feeble criticism, Weaver continued, the Republican leader is "turning his back to the problems of urban America and its poorer residents. Weavers strident conclusion: "Mr. Ford Is an old enemy of legislation for decent housing and national assistance to orderly processes of urban develop- Though not a partisan columnist, in that I never have urged election of any political candidate in any of my writings, I am a political writer and therecomfeel fore pelled to comment on some general aspects of Shirley T e mple Blacks candiannounced dacy for election to Congress. I dont know whether I'd vote foe her. If I were a Californian, but I do know that her career as an actress would count for her not against her in my book. On the Joey Bishop TV show, Thursday evening, September 21, guest comedian Sandy Baron, who disavowed serious partisan political comments, took soma cheap, cracks at Shirley Temple and Governor Ronald Reagan as low-lev- a. Funny thing, how an individuals basic low-inco- ment. Republican supporters of the rent subsidy program such as Harvey (who recommended Weaver for the Cabinet ob prior to his appointment) were flabbergasted. They believe the broadside must have been the product of an overzealous HUD press agent, not Bob Weaver. are They wrong. Weaver wrote the statement himself in longhand, then sent It over to the public information section for distribution. Nor is this the first time Weaver has Earlier been'guilty of partisan over-kilthis year when Senator Charles H. Percy of Illinois was one of the few Republicans backing rent subsidies, Weaver unleashed a scathing attack on Percys own housing scheme. Considering heightened congressional awareness of the urban crisis, Harvey may yet win over enough Republicans to approve the rent subsidy appropriation In the House. But if he tjloes, it will be no thanks to Weaver. ALICE WIDENER snobbeiy and bias show up on television and in radio and written commentary. Mr. Baron's cracks were of a kind becoming epidemic nowadays, since three California members of the acting profession George Murphy, Ronald have gone Reagan and Shirley Temple in for politics In the same serious way as they pursued their screen careers. Most of what I know about actors and actresses la what I learned from my departed friend Adolph Menjou and his wife, the English actress Veree Teasdale. As a guest in their Beverly Hills home, I found out that bedtime was not later than 10 p.m. and getting up time was 5 a.m. "Dolf told me about Shirley Temple. "She knew more about at five years of age than most adults know at fifty. He said that during an era when "progressive education was the fid, and children were taught by "look-se- e methods that discarded as mere "learning by rote, little Shirley Temple not only developed a phenomena memory for routines but also for facts and figures. The ability to carry facts and figures In his head wu one of Winston Churchills greatest political assets. 'Dolf Menjou told me that Little Miss Lollipop learned how to control her emotions, work as a seasoned professional, and accept wise advice at an age when most children are whining about most things, "I don't wanna, and "Do I have to? memory-trainin- g In the most stupid, snobbish comments Imaginable, dozens of TV, radio and newspaper pundits are demanding to know, "What qualifies an actor for politics? I should like to Inquire. "What disqualifies an actor for politics?" I think I know th unpleasant answer: "Professional envy. It Is exactly the By HAROLD LUNDSTROM Deseret News Music Editor - MUSICAL WHIRL - Two of BRACE OF ENTRECHATS the many stffprisea of the Repertory concerts (set for Oct. Dance Theatre In Kingsbury f-Hall) will be the debut of a orchestra made up And here Is another "first." This work marks tha first time that the Ballet Department and tha Modern Dance Department of the University of Utah have combined their artistic talents. The work wu commissioned by the RDT through its Rockefeller Foundation Grant. of professional musicians who are NOT members of the Utah Symphony Orchestra, and the RDT debut of Ralph Laycock as conductor. Gladys Gladstone Everyone knows, of course, that Dr. Laycock is a sen-ior member of the Music Department at Brigham Young University who hu conducted many orchestral concerts and operas at BYU and Utah Valley, but this will be the first opportunity for many of us to see Dr. Laycock conduct a modern dance concert. Making a debut, of sorts, will be Utahs distihgulshed resident Gladstone pianist, Mrs. Rosenberg. Gladys Rosenberg hu played recitals and concertos from one end of this state to the other, but here again, this tyill be her first performance with the Repertory Dance Theatre. Mrs. Rosenberg will be Four thouSOUND FAMILIAR? sand persons, among them King Constan, tine and Queen gave a standing ovation last Thursday evening to tiie Lot Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in the first of a aeries of concerts at the annual Athens Festival. Anne-Marie- the soloist in Stravinskys "Concerto for Wind Orchestra and Plano, to which Phil Keeler has choreographed his new work. Music director for the RDT and its concert is Norma Dalby Reynolds. The music for Shirley Ririe's "Canticle was composed by Mrs. Reynolds e and is the only music on the program that wu written specifically for the dance. It wu premiered last reason at the ROTS Spring Festival. It will be presented with a revised score for 14 solo players. The instruments Include the "gamecon In the large percussion group. It is a new microtonal built for Mrs. Reynolds by Lee Deffe-bacThis unusual sound combined with composed tapes of the dancers voices, and the live musicians provide some sounds sure to surprise you, believe me. instrument Under the baton of its conductor, Zubin Mehta, with the brilliant young Negro pianist, Andre Watts, as soloist, Thursdays program included Wagner's Overtime to "Die Metstprsinger, Mahlers "Symphony No. 1. and Liszt's "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 Roman Also present at the open-ai- r amphitheater of Herod Atticus beneath the Acropolis (which must be just about the most dramatic musical spot on earth and exactly where the Utah Symphony, Maurice Abravanel, and Gina Bachauer performed a year ago), were Queen Mother Frederika, Princess Irene (as they were In September, 1966), and Premier Constantine Kollias and members of the cabinet. The Los Angeles Philharmonic is scheduled to give two more concerts at the Athens Festival before departing for Milan, Italy, continuing its world tour. "Dear Maestro Mehta; Guess you are havihg a wonderful time. Wish we were there, too. , , by Brickman the small society MAYB& THEY HAVEN'T EVEN iNVEMTfeD MY I HOW DO KNOW WHAT WANTT&Bb WHEN I&fZOW Up! I l. jo& Yet-;- 9-- 1 ' -- Si . . ? I f ' What To Do For Bursitis By JOSEPH G. MOLNER, M.D. Dear Dr. Molner: Please discuss bursitis, what causes It in shoulder and arm, and anything that can be done for relief. Can it be cured? Mrs. W.D. ANSWER A bum Is a little pad containing a viscous fluid which is designed by nature to let tendons ride easily over bony prominences in the joints. The critical joints are usually shoulders, knees, elbows or heels, although there are others. When a bursa becomes irritated, the amount of fluid in it increases and it becomes painful. That is bursitis. Overuse or too much pressure on a joint is a common cause. Housemaid's knee tennis elbow, kneeling), chauffeur's elbow and the like are examples of bursitis. Sometimes the tendons themselves become inflamed also, and utilimately may develop calcium deposits as part of the will disclose tins, healing process. and it is called calcific tendonitis. must begin Treatment obviously with letting the joint rest so the bursa can get over its irritated condition and return to normal size. Wet heat, applied by hot compresses, is very comforting. Various drugs (asindomethacin) pirin, 'phenylbutazone, ease, the pain, and in severe cases sometimes hydrocortisone is Injected to give relief while the swollen bursa is re.sting " and recovering. Ultra-sounand diathermy (both of which are methods of providing heat in- -' sidethe tissues, rather than merely letting heat absorb from the surface) also are used. With rest and care, the acutely painful stage subsides, but when one has had - an ..attack of bursitis, remember that the bursa has taken some abuse. You proba-- ' bly wont have to baby It, but you certainly should take care not to subject It to the Sam strain that brought it on. Football Is For The Bears Bv HARRY Theies (ootbaH in JOXkS the air. And it smells great! Then there is the football ON the air television and it smells too. That s my complaint for the week. I had to get an okev Horn Hack filler to discuss football, and lie said go ahead. I have to wash his car and tend his hunting pup while he makes visits around the country to the really big games. So. hae to teach How aid PeaiMin to drive, to get permission to talk about television, How aid Is to driving what a fumble is to football. Tins year, the men who d(H ide what we can look at in the way of football oil the tube, not only have instant replay, but also delayed games. And when I lay delayed, I mean like in history. There was one game on the program, I think it is called the "Late, Late, Game of the Century. Anyway, it pitted the 1 Tennessee Volunteers against Boston College. And both sides were rather weak, be- cause the regulars rehadn't yet turned from the the Civil war War. - It had to he the Civil War because they had the battle between the Monitor and the Meractivities. rimack for But, the big complaint seems to be over the one league of the professional games. The frontroom quarterbacks are stuck with George Hal as and the Chicago Bears for 14 outof 18 games this reason in the National League. The Bears have about as much chance as a Yellowstone bear when the herd needs thinning. In fact, I know one fellow who hung his television in effigy after last weekend and it was a color set. r neighbor is a real fooMy half-tim- e pext-doo- tball fan. He buys TV dinners and dines In the den right smack in front of the tube. And this week lie watched Gentle Ben, tiie story of the bear and the little kid down In Florida. He liked It better, because there was more action with Gentle Ben than all the Bears Coach Halas could run on the field in two and hours of nothingness! Then there was the Notre game. It wu played Saturday and broadcast on Sunday. Watching it would be like seeing a murder mystery, and announcing the killer before the show starts. One furniture store had a special on tlieir color television sets. It was called the Football Spectacular. You could buy for a beautiful console a set $499.77. You could buy It for nothing down and payments of only $3.57 Not only that, there are no monthly payments until the Chicago Bears win one-ha- lf Dame-Califom- per-we- a game. There may be no payment until th next season! There was one set winch was a liitle higher in price. It was $100 more, but very delux. It has an automatic changer. Whenever the Chicago Bears are on the air, it automatically switches over to the stereo. One thing can be said for the football and believe me, it package this year lt in keepIs no Christmas package e ing with th stations policy. There's moie body contact on "Twenty Questions. Each year, when a college team loses by a big margin, some one In sports makes a crack about it "being a long season for the team's coach. r coaches There are a lot of this season a having long jear! -- "non-violenc- easy-chai- mimiiiiiiiiiiiiittiimiiiiniiiiiiiimimtniiiiuiiiimiiiiitiiiitiiiiciiiiiii BIG TALK d low-co- st . same kind of envy which, after World War I, tried to disqualify th immortal Polish patriot and pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski from becoming leader of his native land. Hes only a musician matinee idol, uid detractor, mostly third-rat- e talent In their own professional, business or political careers. Actors should know, perhaps more than most people, that it requires qualities of character and mind making for good citizenship to achieve and hold longtime success in any honorable profession. Individuals endowed with first class talent generally are endowed with these qualities. I venture to say that wise, hu? morous Will Rogers and generous, patriotic Irving Berlin could have been elected to the Senate or House from any state they chose to represent. Mature thinkers know that domestic and International political affairs are in no way different from family affairs. Political affairs merely are magnified home affairs. The same human problems arise in the home, city, state, nation and "family of nations. YOUR HEALTH RDT And All Its Special Surprises flip-flo- d d o INSIDE REPORT anti-For- V Tuesday,, September 26, 1967 Vietnam were dismissed In .Peking as cover for "frenzied war preparations." By DENNIS BLOODWORTH movers DESERET NEWS & "I have a new card from my bank. It allows me to go into any store , and pay cash'" tkn From photo by Ltonvf V. McNody for th Dooorot Ntwt' potular daily Baby Birthday ftafuro. smmitmnmmiiiiiitffliinnmfmntmmimiiiimiiiiiiiNiiiiiimiMji ek. |