Hotels, motels filled for homecoming game
Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe extends a hand of welcome to the 5,000 alumni expected to return to Mt. Oread for KU's 55th homecoming. In addition to attending receptions and reunions, most of them will be present as KU strives to take its fifth straight homecoming football victory from K-State. See related story, page 6.
They're coming by car, bus, train, plane, taxicab—you name it—to Lawrence for this weekend's Homecoming battle with K-State.
Several Lawrence motels and a downtown hotel are booked up for the weekend. One motel has even had to make more room for Louis Armstrong and his men, so they would have a place to stay.
CHANCELLOR PRESENTS A GLAD HAND
Restaurants have ordered more food and have made different eating arrangements to accommodate the overflow. One pizza parlor has ordered 30 per cent more than the normal weekend supply, while several restaurants have added extra buffets to speed up service. Some places have hired extra help.
Memorial Stadium, itself, will see a large crowd, according to present ticket sales and estimates. Officials expect 45,000-46,000 to attend the game.
Chartered buses have played a big part in bringing fans in recent weeks, and this week should be no exception. The number of buses has ranged from 35 to 65, and this week a similar number is expected.
Airplane and train services have increased, too. This weekend probably will bear the same story with the taxicab service increased as a result. There is a "notable difference" in calls to the cabs, especially from the airport, one taxicab service official said. She reported that the calls double on football weekends.
Buses play big role
Besides the abundance of car travelers, there should be several arriving by other means, if the pattern follows that of past football weekends.
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Even service stations are expecting increased business this weekend, "depending upon the weather."
The budget, the masses and the master plan are scrutinized. See stories on page 1, section B.
About 5,000 alumni are expected on the Hill today and tomorrow. See page 6, section A.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Lawrence folk contemplate the Hill. See related stories on
The Kansan sports staff predicts the outcome of this week's Big 8 games. See page 13. section A.
pages 2 and 13, section B.
The College-within-a-College is still experimental. See pages 4 and 5, section B.
The two-day homecoming schedule is listed in full detail. See page 5, section A.
Robert Entriken Jr. offers some vignettes of the Hill's New Left crowd. See pages 8 and 9, section B.
A student newspaper serving KU
KU's writer - in - residence tells how he earns his bread. See page 6, section B.
The oldest buildings on campus are revisited. See page 2. section C.
The Kansan talks with a homesick Vietnamese. See page 10, section C.
HOMECOMING SPECIAL SECTION A
LAWRENCE, KANSAS Friday, November 3, 1967
I-Club debts still unpaid credit may be challenged
The Kansas Union director has refused to confirm or deny a report that International Club expenditures at the Union must be approved in advance.
Frank Burge, the director, said information about a memo supposedly sent from the chancellor's office was "privileged." The memo reportedly requires that the dean of foreign students' office approve any items the club wishes to charge at the Union.
Investigation began
Investigation into the International Club records began when rumors began circulating that the club was $1,100 in debt.
"The Kansas Union is under an obligation to have the officers of the International Club demonstrate their financial capacity before charge services will be available." Burge said.
Club records show the club spent $2,173.51 for refreshments, meeting rooms and food service at the Union last year—when there were about 100 members.
The club also has charges of
$157.33 at the Eldridge Hotel for a party.
The club spent $158.60 at the Kansas Union Bookstore and $1,378.08 for other expenses, including excursions, parties and other events. These expenditures totaled $3,867.52-$1,467.52 more than allocated; $1,100 in unpaid bills remain.
Raymond Nichols, vice-chancellor for finance, is handling the International Club's bills but is having problems paying them because he cannot use state money for the purpose.
The club's account also shows that although dues were collected from members in the fall, no money was deposited in the account.
Money not deposited
The International Club president, Said Adra, Lebanon junior, said 100-150 members were in the club. One dollar per member was charged for membership. Since the club kept no books and the money wasn't deposited, how this money was spent is a mystery.
Foreign student adviser Clark Coan said that although he didn't know for sure, the officers may have paid club bills with this money. However, the general rule is that bills are to be paid by voucher, not cash.
Another mystery is the $129.25 spent last year for a dance guitar.
Adra said the club does not have that guitar now. He also said the club's record player is missing.
Official disappointed
A University official said he was disappointed that there is not more control over clubs to curb overspending and carelessness in handling finances.
"I don't know whether the University has missed the boat or where it's failed," he said, "but the University can't police everything these groups do."
This year, Adra said, the club is keeping a sharp eye on its $2.500 allocation by keeping books.
Homecoming plans set
After months of planning, building and anticipating. Homecoming 1967 is almost here.
Saturday, Homecoming Day, will be rampant with activities for students, parents, and alumni.
The KU athletic ticket office is expecting a record breaking crowd of 46,000 spectators at the KU-Kansas State football game 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Homecoming steering committee, headed by Steve Adams, Bartlesville, Okla., junior, has been working with six subcommittees to prepare for Homecoming Day.
The subcommittees are arrangements, decorations, ceremonies, Union activities, public relations, and queen.
Plans reach final stage
The plans of these committees will reach their final stage Friday as the judging of the Homecoming decorations begins at 6 p.m.
Late into the night, living groups have been working on their displays, based on the theme of Jayhawk Headlines.
This week's rain has slowed up the production of the decorations, but it will not cancel the judging, said Fred Krebs, Shawnee Mission junior, and decorations committee chairman.
Weather conditions will be taken into consideration in the judging," Krebs said.
Everyone who has stuffed napkins into chicken wire and spent hours in artistic creativeness is anxiously awaiting the Saturday morning announcement of the display winners.
Announcement of the grand champion of the Homecoming decorations and presentation of display trophies will be made during half-time of the football game.
Weeks before work began on
Two KU students hurt in fight near Rock Chalk
One KU student received a knife-slashing on his leg and another remains in "no better than satisfactory condition" today as a result of a fight last night outside the Rock Chalk Cafe involving five to eight persons.
The injured students were identified as Thomas S. Bradley Jr., Topeka sophomore, and Wesley P. Williams, Brookfield, Mo., sophomore. Both are members of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
The incident apparently occurred about 10 p.m. after a group of Lawrence juveniles was asked to leave the Rock Chalk. Owner Virgil Cooper said about five boys were dancing and were asked to
stop because the Chalk does not have a license allowing dancing.
"We put them out after they refused to stop dancing," Cooper said.
A fight developed outside, police said. Witnesses said Bradley was cut with a pocketknife, apparently on the hand. He also was hit and kicked, they said. Williams said he received a leg slash.
The two students were taken by ambulance to Watkins Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Lawrence police this morning said they had questioned several youths in connection with the incident but no charges had been filed.
most of the homecoming displays, each of the 25 women's living groups nominated a candidate for Homecoming Queen.
A panel of judges elected from this group three finalists, one of which they chose 1967 Football Homecoming Queen.
See Homecoming, page 10.
Near-full house for Satch's gig
Trumpeter Louis Armstrong is expected to play to a nearly full Allen Field House Saturday night. Ticket sales stood at nearly 5,500 Thursday and late sales are expected to bolster this figure substantially.
Tickets in all price ranges are still available but there are very few of the $2.50 seats still on sale. The $1.75 section remains comparatively empty. Tickets for the concert will be on sale at the Kansas Union information desk. Tickets will also be sold at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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WEATHER
The U.S. Weather Bureau predicts occasional brief rain or snow showers with northerly winds tonight. Mostly fair skies and warming Saturday. The low temperature tonight is expected to be in the 20's, high tomorrow in the 60's. Precipitation possibilities are 10 per cent tonight and 5 per cent Saturday.
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