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Tuesday, February 2, 1971
University Daily Kansan
KANSAN comment
Stoic Disinterest
There is a disconcerting sameness to the points of dissent cited by leaders of most of the military coups d'etat that have been plaguing Africa for the past decade. There is a developing sameness in style and there is, in many instances, a similar lack of credibility in the reasons given by the leaders of the coups.
The overthrow of Milton Obote of Uganda recently came about because, so said the leader of the coup, Obote had failed to pay enough attention to the demands of the army for better housing and supposedly had not listened to the troubles of the poor people Emanating from poverty, he added, the stronger seats of democracy (for me it still is) such lackluster justifications are to be taken with a pinch of salt.
Dr. Obote, it seemed to me, as it did to Mulineera Nsubuga, a native Ugandan who attended this university and roamed with me for 18 months, was one of the few African leaders who could ride the tide of dissent. He did not have the personal magnetism of Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya, nor was he as strong armed and tight-fisted as the Newman or the Nkwahm. He was the solid type of person his countrymen once called their strong base. He was, in short, expected to be in office for a long time.
And why shouldn't he have been? Mulineeera (the English equivalent of this is Bill) had spoken at length of Obote's appeal, of his affinity with the army, of his "soft touch," something Bill said had endured him to his followers. He certainly wasn't hated; then what went wrong?
A British writer, discussing the events just after the division of the Congo, and the death of Patrice Lumumba, said that he was "unforgotten" by disinterest. I waver between acceptance and rejection of this assessment, but I am forced to admit that it is difficult for me to think of half a second with Patrice Lumumba, which have produced a solid consensus.
From most reports received so far, Obote has not indicated whether he will try to regain his presidency by force or whether he will be patient and explore the situation. He would generally stoic disinterest in the newly independent countries of Africa, his call to arms will not be well heeded. I would even go out on a limb and say that if
Obote does call for an armed struggle to put himself back in power, it will be an entirely different call from the one made when he was shortly after he was deposed in 1866.
When Nkrumah was in power he had a youth force, the Young Pioneers. He also had a Workers Brigade. It had been common practice for his Young Pioneers to march through the cities bearing banners proclaiming "Nkrumah Never Dies" and "Nkrumah is the New Messiah" for visions of Mae Tso Red Collar and conclusion to Tse that there was general acceptance of the "virtues" of the leader, and that any change in this respect would not have been welcomed.
But change did come. And when it did Nkrumah showed that he had really been out of touch with the people. His high rank and power allowed him to want him, and that he had support from the young people of the land were intended to galvanize the Young Pioneers into action, to put their beloved leader on the march, proving how sadly mistaken he was.
Obote has no known youth arm of the magnitude of Nkrumah's Young Pioneers. And even if he did, he appears to be much to knowledgeable a politician to think that any oration delivered from a great distance will prod his supporters into action. In the young African nations, the strength of the armies, infinitesimal in size and magnitude, is amissible might of the great powers, is something not to be reckoned with, Arms, and channels to obtain them, are limited.
Coming almost directly in the wake of the bloody civil war in Nigeria, it is unlikely that this turn of events for millions of Ugandans will galvanize them into internal armed struggle. I don't think they will be willing to end as being the kind of man who would rather remain in exile than let his people shed their blood unnecessarily. And if he stops for a moment and assesses the circumstances in which the coup was carried out, it may even lead him to abandon it. But disinterest at home. And if there is, what weapons will he use to combat a monster such as that?
—Duke Lambert
The idea is impeccable. Aside from the obvious advantages for students going to night classes or the library, the plan also provides for Traffic and Security personnel too.
Hope for Parking Reform
Relieved of the bother of ticketing all those cars at night, campus officers will be able to devote more of their time to other duties. The Traffic and Security division is responsible for having the time. But certainly they would rather clean up other business or conduct
The Parking and Traffic committee meets Thursday to discuss ways of improving parking at the park.
Nighttime parking problems and restrictions will certainly be discussed, and word has it that several committee members, including Mike Thomas, directors of the project, are in favor of partially or completely opening all parking zones at night.
routine patrol rather than get out of their cars and ticket parked cars, and the security of the campus would certainly be better preserved.
Also, Traffic and Security office employees would be saved that much more paperwork, and the lines of anguished, enraged students at the office window would shrink if parking lots were open at night.
It is hoped the committee will not be swayed by the inevitable handful of faculty members who claim they desperately need the closed lots so they can park near a building to conduct research. From what has been seen of the students, we know that everyone. If there isn't, the long walk to their building will do them good. Maybe then they'll appreciate that students have gone through in the past years.
—Ted Iliff
Quirks in the News
DENVER (UPI)—U.S. District Judge
DENVER (UPI)—U.S. District Judge it was
a mixup in words
A businessman told the judge Thursday that the cause of justice was not served "when you get promiscuous on the bench."
"I knew he meant permissive," the judge said later.
NOTTINGHAM, England (UPI)—A barber employed by the Nottingham University Students Union has been dismissed.
"No one was going to him," said Student Union President Michael Sharp.
LONDON (UPI)—A high court judge took off his wig Thursday so a 9-year-old appearing in a court case would not be seen when she met him in his chambers.
"Nearly all the men students prefer to wear their hair long."
DURHAM, England (UPI)—Sheila Cross, 16, is tickled pink every time she slips into a pair of tights—but it is no laughing matter. She says she is seeing a nurse she breaks out into a pink rash each time she puts on stockings of any kind.
Now, if we are able to sell ONLY the same number of tickets this season, sold this year (12,703), and of course, ticket sales were DOWN last year since KU was coming from a new coach with a new coach), and the same number of basketball tickets the basketball program will be GREATER next year since K.U. is to be an exceptionally great
Why should I worry about the rest of the world? I'm only concerned with what happens right here!
Assuming that Mr. Stinson's estimate is accurate, the Athletic Association must find a year, to receive $280,000 in student support. Senate hears that the state may or minor sports programs, which makes the total amount needed
More on the Fee Issue
To the editor:
LETTERS
Don Baker, the KANSAN Sports Editor, missed the most important point of the Senate's appearances in the KANSAN on Thursday, January 28. Contrary to what Mr. Baker feels, the senate never appeared more than itself. The action which the Senate took on Athletic Admissions represented those who were not major sporting events at the university. That number comes quite close to matching those who were major sporting events at Student Senate acted as it did to be fair with those students who have, in effect, been supporting teams which they haven't attended.
It seems that some students have jumped the gun in picking a scapegoat for the project-injected alliances, especially careful in identifying their allies. To this point, the figures presented by both the Project-Injection Association are either inaccurate or misleading, or both. Strangely, Mr. Stinson's projected increases ($18 for football and $15.50 for basketball) as law, without inaccuracy of his announcements.
This year, the Student Senate allocated $180,000 to Athletic organizations for purpose subsiding football and basketball programs. In addition, the Athletic Association collected $800,000 from athletic officials, football and basketball tickets (12,700 football tickets at $5 ticket) and $400,000 from basketball tickets. This means that, in total, the Athletic Association's allocations from these season tickets is approximately $270,300 of the allocations plus season ticket sales was approximately $270,300. Stinson has said that the Athletic Department must receive from students to support the total allocations.
year), football tickets can sell for $13, and basketball tickets for $12 and still provide the Athletic Association with MORE MONEY IT NEEDS FROM STUDENTS, in the amount of $1,500.
And at the same time, the plan saves a person who does not attend basketball or football, or who attends only basketball $12 year, or who attends only football $4 over what he spends this year, and a person who attends only football $12 year. For the people who attend both football and basketball—of whom there can be no more than 500 students—basketball tickets are reserved for students (only 700 were sold in year)—there is an increase of $4.
To this point, the only figures presented to the students have been those presented by the team, who play football and $1.50 for basketball. Obviously, by issuing misleading projections and quoting exorbitant odds, the Association as arraised controversy that could lead to decreased ticket sales. At present sales levels, $13 for football and $12 for basketball, even if all games do fall for some reason, prices simply do not have to be as high as Athletic association officials have suggested.
Further, based on 170-71
figures, 5,091 students did not buy
a season football ticket, and
6,241 students did not buy a
basketball ticket. They were still
forced to pay $6-s semester
for these activities, and these non-
contribute $97,088 to Athletic
Admissions, when only $92,315
was taken in from season ticket
instruments; $6,492 to basketball
tickets; and $6,700 basketball
tickets at $4 ticket). Therefore,
it becomes oblivious, again, that
those who did not attend the
season are more likely to cease
involuntarily to pay more to the
Athletic Association than those
who did buy tickets. $9,671 more
1. The original action to delete the subsidy to athletic Athletic Administration on December 12, 2015, Student Senate on December 12, 2015, and Druces the action in accord with a predictable pattern, with the action written Laken JAKEN at 10:30PM.
2. Open hearings, publicized in the news.
3. Hire a consultant for the Student Senate Finance and Auditing Committee, with a total of $10,000 to discuss the cut. The opportunity is limited.
3. Wade Stinson, Athletic Director, was approached with a proposal which would have given
Griff & the Unicorn
The recent action by the Student Senate to eliminate the $180,000 allocation to the Athletic department is a controversy. It is a very revealing controversy. We can't help wondering about a campus athletics department that 1971 is over $40 for football and basketball tickets. The very vocal critics of the Athletic cut have uncovered the obvious fact that students and as humans, refuse to admit to the fact that the things which concern us most on this campus are ATLETICS and MONEY.
By Sokoloff
the Athletic Association $6 for every student season football ticket sold, and $6 for every student season basketball ticket sold—a plan which obviously WOULD NOT force all students to pay for athletic event tickets which they did not purchase. WOULD NOT have necessities a raise in ticket prices. Athletic Assoc. official rejected that proposal. The group of 17,794 students. Of that total, 5,091 did not purchase a season football ticket, and 6,094 total. 0,084 students did not purchase a basketball ticket. And yet, ALL of these students—under the old rule that students must attend year to year to support athletic events which they did not attend. The new irresponsible had it ignored the rights of these large groups of students, and rubber-stamped the past program which forced them to attend.
The Student Senate as it is presently organized is not effective and it should be regarded to the Senate's action on the Athletic Admissions cut, however, the Senate would toward the right of a very sizeable minority of students, and with a clear understanding of the needs of each participant should not expect others to carry the financial burden for them, particularly if a million dollars is involved.
' Copyright 1971, University Dalty Kansan'
The controversy which has evolved in the past two weeks presents a serious problem which requires consideration should at least be conducted, however, with a full discussion which we have presented here.
Bill Ebert
Kevin La Gree
Ann Reed
Walker Hendrix
Suzie White
Janet Marrs
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Those Fees Again
To the Editor:
It is a pathetic situation when a university is run by a very "select" few as the University of Kansas has been the last few years to admit senate have taken it upon themselves to decide that the student should pay more for their privilege to attend Kansas University and student aid the Athletic Dept. has every right to charge regular prices to all major sporting events. When and if this occurs, I'm sure that students will benefit from increased admission as anything but beneficial.
Hypocrisy and Bill Ebert, renowned Cornstalk, or is it the same person who are once again appear in the latest democratic decision to abolish athletic fees. Throw in a share of this accusion also.
Why not let the students decide
this for themselves and give them
a choice. There are one or two
ways to do it, but many are still willing to pay fees to
athletic events. Give them a right to do. If Bill Ebert and the Student Senate do not wish to attend, that is their own choice. Granted, it is unfair to tax a student attendance event and attend an event but it is also fair to take that privilege from the student sports enthusiast.
It's almost iron on but on the horizon is that moment when the senate is going to be all these CLOWNS (Exert and the Senate) making my heart race.
Judging from the enthusiasm of athletic teams, I believe there is support for the right to keep a fee open to those who look forward to athletic
Take a poll of ALL the students, Ebert, and see which goes first—the money to the athletic dept. or the money to the student senate. I don't want to give you $ 3.40. Can we abolish that, also?
George Larimore Kansas City graduate student
Comment
uncancellor W. Allen Wallis of the University of Rochester, in a memorandum to the university community:
Reprinted from the Wall Street Journal.
Few if any universities today can fearly claim to have free speech and open discourse. Today's limitations on free speech are not limited to universities or governments infringing the rights of individuals. On the contrary, universities and governments rarely interfere even with flagrant incitement to destroy the freedom of speech in their university. Today infringements of free speech are made in the name of freedom and dissent—the freedom to speak and demonstrate against a person, and to accuse an alleged association simultaneously with his appearance and even to demon
strate against a person or organization which has no control over the subject of the protest. Furthermore, the most serious case is when campuses today come not from disrupting speeches but from failures to extend invitations, or rejections of invitations that are extended, because both sponsors and speakers are apprehensive about the nature of hearing would not be accorded the speaker. It is a sorry excuse indeed to say that if a speaker wishes to be heard on a campus, then like a politician, wishes to be heard on a street corner, he should be prepared to put up with heckling, picketing, rudeness and discourtesy. If we want to hear, dissent from the views of our colleagues, we have to assure a respectful and courteous hearing to all speakers.
Those Were the Days
55 Years Ago----1916
The Student Council scraped together $102.05 to pay the last of a Student Union debt which had closed the doors of the Union for a year, and then collected dances and showing movies. It was a lucky day for the Student Council—a cashier from the People's State Bank called to remind the Council that $10.43 was on deposit in their account, an account they didn't know they had.
The University Senate ignored petitions from students asking that hours be extended for dances. A referendum on the subject was not reported that students were being ignored.
President Wendon Wilson made a five-minute stop in Lawrence and chatted with a crowd of doers who gathered at the daycare to gather local crowd event assembled in Lawrence.
50 Years Ago—1921
The Kansan reported that a bill introduced in the State Senate that day would prohibit travel via roller-skates on public highways.
Baseball season prospect looked darked behind Nate Isberger threatened to leave school for a好 job, according to Coach Lindsey.
45 Years Ago—1926
A meeting to discuss the formation of an inter-racial commission in Lawrence was announced. The meeting was to be held the next night at the Y.M.C.A.
J. G. Brant, dean of the College, announced that every student who was compelled to learn school because of failure in 40 per cent of his studies could appeal their case in his office.
Faculty members in all departments would attend the ninth annual meeting of the Council of Administration of the Kansas State Department, to be held in Ikea at the end of the week.