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"Responsiveness," "responsibility," and "majority rule" comprise a trio of terms that are basic to the discipline of political science, and particularly to the analysis of democratic political institutions; yet so undeveloped is our science that they represent apples of discord rather than areas of agreement. Where we should have clear concepts for scientific analysis, we are confronted rather with thought receptacles whose unexplored ambiguities constitute standing solicitations to fallacy—solicitations, it may be added, that receive a bountiful response. In view of this situation, it is little wonder that, when we go beyond description to evaluation, we find the doctors in violent disagreement.This article is not limited to definitions. The writer takes a stand on more than one of the issues that plague and divide students of the democratic political process. It is written, therefore, not only in the firm belief that terms ought to be defined, but also with the conviction that in this case an analysis of meanings will lead almost automatically to a resolution of some of the mooted issues, while contributing substantially to a rational appraisal of others.

The participation of organized labor in 'Co management through voting-stock ownership & representation on the Co board of directors' is suggested as a solution to the problems of labor & manag. 5 methods of financing such a plan are listed: (1) member exercise of options to buy stock, (2) direct investing of union funds in voting stock; (3) tempura ry borrowing from the federation of unions to finance purchase: (4) 'in case of a real emergency, the union could appeal to its members for a voluntary special assessment'; & (5) regular proxy solicitation from nonunion stockholders. Some of the problems concerning the use of the proxies are sketched. M. Duke.

162 mail FT's were sent to readers of the editorial page of the Boston Herald on 2 separate occasions. The first mailing produced a 92% return, & the 2nd a 98% return. Explanations for the exceptionally high return rate are: (1) writers to the editor are probably more willing than most average citizens to answer mail solicitations; (2) prompt mailing of the I?I after the original letter resulted in increasing R interest; (3) each letter of explanation accompanying the L 1 was individually typed; (4) an accompanying self-addressed & stamped envelope facilitated R cooperation; & (5) the letter of explanation stressed the importance of the study for both the editors of the Herald & the soc sci'ts of Harvard U. AA.

In the 1956 presidential election the Democratic Party in Lancaster County, Pa, solicited 20,000 registered Democrats for campaign contributions. Party members were asked by mail for $ 5.00 contributions under a plan providing for 5 monthly payments of $1.00. A minimum contribution of at least $1.00 was received from 7.6% or 1,511 of those solicited. Gross receipts from the program were $6,324 & net receipts were $3,541. The (mean - average) contribution per voter solicited was approximately $0.32. The cost of solicitation per voter can be held to approximately $0.08 through the utilization of volunteer party workers. When several thousands of registered party members are solicited the sum raised through this method can be of substantial help to a local party. AA- IPSA.

A suggestion is made, through an analysis of the efforts of Chief Justice W. H. Taft to bring about smoother relations within the judicial system, ie, some of the means which a Justice can employ to lessen friction with lower court judges. It would appear that influencing appointments is the most promising tactic; Taft showed that a Justice can actually exert a signif influence in the selection of lower court judges. The less often this influence is attempted the more chance there is of lasting success, & one should not offend against a Senator's wishes if he is of the President's party. Taft enjoyed the unique influence of a Chief Justice who was also an ex-President. The Judicial Conference is the most obvious instit'al means to build up rapprochement between the Supreme Court & the lower courts though it will not automatically produce harmony; a lot will depend on the Chief Justice. The influence in appointments, consultation with individual judges, & tactful solicitation of cooperation are all factors in predisposing lower court judges to accept Supreme Court decisions on controversial public policy issues. IPSA.

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