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University Daily Kansan Wednesday, October 11, 196
KU Officials Ponder Fate of Robinson Gym
By Clayton Keller
KU's gymnasium problem apparently is no closer to being solved than it was last spring.
There is general agreement that Robinson Gymnasium must be replaced. University officials feel that it is outdated and inadequate for KU's intramural and physical education needs, and that it stands on a site needed for a new classroom building.
BUT THERE IS ONE PROBLEM:
how to pay for a new gymnastium.
Raymond Nichols, executive secretary of KU, said there are four possible methods to finance a new gymnasium. They are:
- A gift from an outside donor.
- A bond issue, to be repaid by fees.
- An appropriation from the state legislature.
- A combination of the above three methods.
Mr. Nichols said it is unlikely a new gymnasium can be constructed with state funds in the near future. Funds are appropriated according to a long-range plan approved by the Board of Regents and the gymnasium is not on the "priority list," he said.
"THERE ARE A NUMBER of new buildings KU needs, and the problem is which should come first," Mr. Nichols said. "Most people would say it is unrealistic to put the gymnasium ahead of some of our other needs."
As "other needs," he mentioned the replacement of frame buildings
behind Strong Hall, originally constructed in 1946 for a three-year period.
"WE ALSO NEED ADDITIONS to Lindley Hall, Watkins Hospital, and the power plant, and we need to remodel or replace Fraser Hall, just to name a few," Mr. Nichols said. "The fact is they are all needed, but we can't have them all at once."
A gift, Mr. Nichols said, might pay part of the cost of a new gymnasium.
The possibility of having students pay for the building was discussed last spring, but one plan—paying for the gymnasium with money collected by the reserved seating plan—was vetoed by the All Student Council.
It was also suggested that student activity fees could be increased to raise money, which would pay off a bond issue. The Kansas Union was constructed on such a plan.
MR. NICHOLS said the law at present does not allow the sale of bonds to construct gymnasiums. The state legislature would change the law only upon the recommendation of the Board of Regents, Mr. Nichols said, and the Regents would make the recommendation only if KU requests it.
"This has not been done yet," Mr. Nichols stated.
Mr. Nichols said the location for a possible new gymnasium has been "informally discussed," but no definite plans have been made. He said the logical location would be near the intramural fields and Allen Field House.
Youth Dies of Crash Injuries
Joseph M. O'Brien of Kansas City, Mo, died at 12:35 a.m. today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from injuries received in a two-car smashup early Sunday morning.
O'Brien, 19, was riding in a car driven by Douglas B. Gillespie of Prairie Village when it jumped the center island at 1930 Naismith Drive and struck a northbound car driven by Gary F. Conklim, Hutchinson second year law student.
Gillespie was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He stated that an unidentified vehicle cut into his lane, forcing him to lose control and jump the island. ___
Rayburn in Coma; End Appears Near
DALLAS, Tex. — (UPI) — Cancer-stricken House Speaker Sam Rayburn developed pneumonia today and swiftly fell into a coma. The end appeared near.
"Mr. Sam Rayburn's immediate condition has grown more serious during the night." a noon bulletin said. He is in Baylor University Medical Center.
"He has developed left lobar pneumonia with pleural effusion," his physicians reported. "This diagnosis was made from X-ray examinations completed at 9:30 a.m. (CST). Because of this condition, he is now considered critical.
His lung was filled with fluid and draining.
Rayburn is 79. Tests completed at Baylor Thursday showed cancer through half his body, spreading from the pancreas gland.
Civil Rights Council to Meet
The Civil Rights Council will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the Kansas Union building. The meeting is open to the public.
Those who want much are always much in need.—Horace
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Man's conceit is boundless.—Alfred Graham
For Best Results Use Kansan Classifieds
Learn the Twist and the West Coast Swing
5 Weekly lessons will be offered beginning on
Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom
Instruction given by Warren Oaklen professional dance teacher
YAF Meeting Here Tonight
A test of the numerical strength of politically conservative students at KU may come tonight at a meeting to organize a campus chapter of Young Americans for Freedom.
The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Sunflower Room of the Kansas Union.
WHILE SEVERAL INFORMAL meetings have been held in the last year by students interested in starting a YAF group, the meeting tonight marks the first real attempt to organize.
Allen added that the job of electing officers for the new organization would probably take place at the second or third meeting.
McIlwaine, who is state chairman of YAF and state and regional chairman of Young Republicans, said earlier that 30 or 40 students he has approached are interested in the organization.
The meeting's primary purpose will be to secure names for a charter, Patrick H. Allen, Lawrence law student said last night, Allen, along with Charles B. Mcwaina, Wichita senior, and two or three other students have been active in trying to establish a campus YAF chapter.
ALLEN SAID a minimum of five names are needed to apply for chapter recognition in the national YAF. Persons who join the local chapter will also be members of the national organization.
Allen said he could not estimate the number of students who would show up tonight.
"I expect a good turnout," he said.
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