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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Friday, October 6, 1967
KU poly sci student opens leather store
By Allen Winchester Kansan Staff Reporter
A KU political science major has opened a custom leather goods store in downtown Lawrence.
Mark Shelton, Kansas City junior, makes and sells custom leather purses, sandals, belts, moccasins and guitar straps in his shop, "Primarily Leather," 105 E. 8th.
Watchbands also sold A second KU student, Kent Benjamin, Wichita sophomore, makes watchbands for the shop.
Shelton also makes leather clothes. In addition, the store offers such novelty items as rings, Christmas card holders and paper flowers.
Shelton said that sandals and purses, two of his more popular items, take about three hours each to make.
Gravedigger back in business again
SWINDON, England — (UPI)—Freelance gravedigger Roy Nash had his driver's license back today, just in time for the start of his "busy season."
Nash's license was suspended in August for six months following a speeding conviction. Nash went to court Thursday to explain to the judge that he needed his license back in time for the "busy season," which normally begins in November and runs through February.
Since August, Nash had been hiring a chauffeur to drive him to the job in distant graveyards. His lawyer argued that the ban against him driving jeopardized his career. The judge agreed.
White quits team, school at K-State
Kansas State lost one of its top freshman footballers Thursday when Ken White, a native of Lawrence, quit the team and dropped out of school.
White was an all-state selection while playing for Lawrence High School.
Coach Vince Gibson listed personal problems as the cause of White's quitting.
The young proprietor buys his leather from firms in Topeka, Chicago and Boston. Most if it comes in rolls, with colors ranging from gray to dark brown, he said.
He first became interested in leatherwork while in California there years ago. He said that after buying a pair of sandals, he became intrigued with them and decided to make similar ones. He purchased some tools and taught himself how to use them.
His equipment has been purchased gradually during the last three years. He does all of his leatherwork on a work bench in the store.
Tools purchased gradually
Shelton's career plans do not include leather work. After graduating from KU, he plans to study law.
English dept conference plans given
Theme of the conference, to be held Oct. 20 in the Kansas Union, is "Rhetoric: Old and New."
The English department and University Extension have announced plans for their 15th annual conference on "Composition and Literature in High School and College."
Conference plans include a keynote address by Gerhard H. W. Zuther, associate chairman of the English department, and a luncheon speech by Richard Corbin, chairman of the English department at Hunter College High School, New York City, and past president of the National Council of Teachers of English.
Reading meet set
A "Conference on Reading," sponsored by the School of Education, the University Extension and the Kansas Council of the International Reading Association, is planned Oct. 21 in the Kansas Union.
The conference includes faculty members from KU, Kansas State and Sacramento State College speaking on methods of reading instruction.
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ASC problems outlined
By John Marshall Kansan Staff Reporter
In the last three years, apathy towards KU student government, its officials, and its organization has skyrocketed.
"Apathy towards student government is at an all-time high," remarked Kyle Craig in a campaign speech for student body president last spring. Since his campaign—in closed meetings and conferences—Craig has indicated the apathy problem is caused by a communications breakdown between the student and his government.
But, say other critics, the problem also rests in a "do-nothing" All Student Council (ASC). The ASC is generally thought of as the "student government" at KU.
The student body president and vice-president, student members of the Council on Student Affairs (COSA), and members of ASC committees serve on the executive branch. The ASC is the legislative body, and the KU student Court serves as the judicial branch.
The pattern for KU student government follows the national setup—executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Not so.
The Executive branch and COSA are the most powerful organs in KU student government.
COSA highest authority
The student body president appoints the student members serving on COSA. COSA is the highest authority at KU for making recommendations concerning student non-academic issues. Since the council was created in March, 1966, it has decided on the much-discussed issues of junior-senior women's closing hours and University alcohol regulations.
Last spring, COSA proposed a two-week final period. The proposal was approved by Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe, endorsed by the ASC, and final sanction came from the Faculty Senate.
Final recommendations made by COSA are never known by the public until the chancellor has approved them. The chancellor has never vetoed a COSA proposal.
COSA tries to maintain continuous communication with students, faculty and staff, and encourages "free discussion" of student issues. The council also studies university regulations and standards for student conduct and makes recommendations to the Chancellor.
Student power on COSA is high. Of the 19 student, faculty, and administrative members of the council who have equal voting power, the students have 8 votes.
Student involvement
Any student may present an intelligent discussion on current student issues to the council when it meets. When students have complaints, their opinions will usually influence Council members—one way or the other.
Student Body President Kyle Craig says one way to combat this apathy is through student involvement in student government. His plan consists of two approaches to the student—direct and indirect.
Indirectly, the student may come in contact with student government while participating in a student internship program which is being developed by Craig and Francis Heller, dean of faculties and acting provost.
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