Page 4 University Daily Kansan Thursday, Dec. 19, 1963 Romance Defies Changing Era Editor's note: this is the thru- and final part of a series on KU history and tradition. Ev Charlie Corcoran By Chelsea Corcoran The era of Hobo Doy, steam boat rides on the Kaw, eating clubs (like the New York Street Masticators), streetcar rides from Oread Ave. to Massachusetts St. and annual KU student expenses of $360 have passed. But some traditions linger on WHETHER THEY were KU's originally or not, the song "Crimson and Blue" and the school's colors are firmly established as KU tradition. Of course, the Rock Chalk chant is KU's and difficult for any other part of the country to claim! But, a 1932 edition of the Kansan contends that "The University of Kansas is not the least bit original. A little searching in her family tree will bring to light from whence came her various ideas." The article contends that corn yellow and sky blue are the official colors of the University as adopted by the Board of Regents. "Even though this edict has never been changed, who," the article asks, "could imagine a Jayhawker tying corn yellow and sky blue ribbons to a cane and carrying it to the KU-MU game?" THE ARTICLE explains that, "In 1890 when Colonel John J. McCook gave part of the land for McCook field on which to stage the athletic games, the athletic fans thought the University's colors lacked brilliance; and as Colonel McCook was a Harvard man, the Harvard crimson seemed a logical choice. "Many felt," the story continues, "that it was wise not to play favorites and suggested putting with the Harvard crimson the color of their most powerful opponent. Hence the Yale blue and Harvard's crimson became Kansas colors—a direct offspring of two great universities." "Crimson and Blue," the article says, "is nothing less than a kid-naped child. Professor George Barlow Penny took this practically in entirety from Cornell." A TRADITION on the lighter side that seems to be ageless is that of spring's effect on KU students. "Spring is here. The Kansan has just published the first editorial on the birds, the bees and the dandelions," says a 1937 story. "Any place where gather large numbers of young men and young women, is necessarily a fertile field for amorous activities. Our campus is no exception." The story goes on to list "numerous spots (which) do exist which have been popular through the years." "Lovers' Lane, that cathedrallike aisle through the pines just north of the Administration building (Strong Hall), probably stands highest in the hearts of lovers through the generations. It is interesting to speculate on the fate of romances which have had their inception in that sylvan setting. "Potter Lake in the late summer may be just a dirty puddle covered with a seum of green algae, but to lovers in the spring, it is a crystal mirror reflecting the beauty of the world as they see it. "Down the path known as Kappa lane, couples have walked through many college generations. Some years ago much agitation obtained a light for that path, that Kappa girls would not need an escort when going to and from the hill at night. That light was stoned so often that it became known as the 'light that failed.' "JUST WEST and south of Blake Hall (today behind construction of the new Blake Hall) is what is known as the Pi Phi love seat—and well named it is. But it takes the raptures of love to make one forget the penetrating chill, the ungiving hardness of the stone seat." A 1937 edition of the Kansan says, "The growth of the University has been traced and diagrammed upon the pages of the Kansan. The romance and thrills of another day might make us laugh at the clumsiness of our elders, but at the same time, we realize that this generation is not so bad, and—well—not so good either, maybe." Officials Begin Viet Nam Talks SAIGON, South Viet Nam—(UPI)—U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara arrived today for talks with South Viet Nam's military rulers and a round of intensive briefings by top ranking American civilian and military officials. In a brief statement at Saigon's Tansonhut Airport, the secretary said he had come here to discuss problems and progress of U.S. military aid to South Viet Nam. He arrived behind schedule because of a near collision between his plane and another at Orly Airport in Paris. Asked the reason for his visit, his first since the Nov. 1 coup'detat that toppled the regime of former President Ngo Dinh Diem McNamara said: McNAMARA climbed into a limosine for a drive to Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge's residence where he will stay during his two-day visit here. "Some of you will remember that exactly two years ago this week after a NATO meeting in Paris . . . Tenth Church Joins School of Religion The Evangelical United Brethren Church has become the tenth denomination to join the corporation of the Kansas School of Religion, Dean William J. Moore announced today. This is the third addition in three years. The School of Religion, affiliated with the University of Kansas, offers accredited, non-denomination courses in religion. Its financial support comes wholly from churches and individuals. KU students may enroll in School of Religion courses at no extra cost and those credits apply to their KU degree. Dailij Hansan 111 Flint Hall University of Kansas student newspaper UNiversity 4-3646, newsroom Member Inland Daily Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press. Repres- ented by National Advertising Servi- ce, New York City. New York 22. N.Y. News service: United Press International. national mail subscription rates: $3 a semester or $5 a year. Published in Lawrence, Kan., every afternoon during the University year except Saturdays and Sundays. Subscription and examination periods. Second class postage paid at Lawrence, Kansas UNIVERSITY 4-3646, newsroom UNIVERSITY 4-1298, business office Founded 1889, became biweekly 1904, trifweekly 1908, daily Jan. 16, 1912 NEWS DEPARTMENT Mike Miller ... Managing Editor NEWS DEPARTMENT EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Blaine King Editorial Editor EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT BUSINESS DEPARTMENT BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Bob Brooks Business Manager I flew to Honolulu for the first in a series of discussions of U.S. military aid to Viet Nam. This is another of those meetings to discuss progress of the program and find out what problems are involved and how to solve them." Asked if he carried with him a special message from President Johnson to the South Vietnamese junta leaders, the secretary shook his head. QUESTIONED if this meant no, he replied cryptically, "Just a smile," and climbed into the waiting limousine. He was accompanied by Lodge. McNamara flee here with Arthur Sylvester, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, and William Bundy, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. Diplomatic sources said McNamara later plunged into a round of briefings at Gen. Paul D. Harkins' Military Assistance Command Headquarters which may last well into the night because the secretary arrived so far behind schedule. The briefings may be continued until early Friday before McNamara's scheduled talks with the junta leaders, and possible briefings by them as well, before his departure later Friday. McNAMARA WAS preceded here by U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Chief John McCone who slipped into Saigon unannounced yesterday for briefings on CIA activities in this country, according to sources. U.S. Ambassador to Laos Leonard Unger also slipped into Saigon unannounced yesterday and there are unconfirmed reports that he was accompanied by the CIA chief for that country. There also is speculation here that McNamara and Bundy will confer with Unger, Harkins, Lodge and McCone in a secret top-level meeting on U.S. strategy in both Viet Nam and Laos in between publicly scheduled briefings at the Military Assistance Command Headquarters and talks with the junta leaders. The briefings for McNamara at the Military Assistance Command will be joint ones conducted by officials from the U.S. embassy, U.S. Aid Mission, CIA and military. Both Lodge and Harkins will attend, the sources said. THESE SOURCES said the briefings will cover the general military, economic and political situation here but will concentrate on several key provinces, particularly in the vital Mekong Delta where the Communist Viet Cong have been making a major military effort since the beginning of this year. McNamara arrived at a time when the war in general was going badly for South Viet Nam's new military government, especially in the Mekong Delta. A majority of this country's population and most of its economic resources are concentrated in the delta. to our many friends at KU We are wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas VI 3-7446 2500 W. 6th NDEA To Increase KU Student Loans Today's University of Kansas student is one of the best risks in the banking business. (We will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25) THE UNIVERSITY administers more than $212 million worth of student loans: it will multiply some of its long-term loan funds by 9 to $121 times, beginning next semester, by turning over the long-term loan field to funds obtained through the National Defense Education Act and to Kansas banks through the United Student Aid Fund. He is a good risk because his potential after-college income—estimated at $150,000 more than that of a high school graduate—will enable him to repay the money he borrows to go to school. His potential, however, usually is his only asset and the only security for a loan. This kind of security is good enough for the University of Kansas. Its Endowment Association is one of the most active college loan agencies in the nation. KU Endowment Association funds will be used to match federal grants through the NDEA program on a 1-9 basis, or to provide an 8 per cent reserve fund for loans made to KU students by commercial banks. THE UNIVERSITY has been active in these loan programs for several years. Short-term loans, which have zoomed upward, will benefit by the policy change, since more Endowment Association funds from gifts and bequests will be freed for loans of less than one year duration. Last year, more than $446,000 was lent to 2.720 short-term borrowers. This kind of loan "tides over" the student until he can earn some money the following summer, Youngberg explained. GENERALLY. A student's shortterm loan is for $500 or less, payable the following Sept. 15. Four percent annual interest is charged from the date of the loan. If more money is needed after paying off the loan, the student is encouraged to re-borrow it. The rising need for loans of all kinds is one surprise. Another has been the popularity of loans for women. Loans for women students once were believed out of the question. No young woman, the argument went, wanted to be graduated with a mortgaged diploma. If she hoped for marriage, the overshadowing debt might be a "dowry in reverse," an impossible barrier to romance. The possibility hasn't deterred KU women. LAST YEAR, THERE were 1.000 KU applications for National Defense Education Act loans, and more than half of these were from women. The NDEA program is designed to encourage elementary and secondary school teaching, a popular career for women. Under NDEA terms, a student may borrow up to $1,000 a year for four years and repay it after graduation over 10 years. Three percent interest begins one year after graduation. Borrowers who became teachers may have up to half the loan canceled by teaching for five years. COMMERCIAL BANKS also aid students through the United Student Aid Fund, Inc., a plan in which the banks participate voluntarily. Up to $1,000 a year for four years may be borrowed, and is repayable during the three years after graduation.Six percent interest is charged from the date of borrowing. The loans are administered by the banks, and are backed by an eight percent reserve fund contributed by the University. The University of Kansas presently has a USAF loan capacity of $375,000 which will be increased under the new program. KU students in the past year have borrowed more than $300,000 from commercial banks in more than 500 separate transactions. Friends and alumni of the University contributed or bequeathed almost $94,000 to student loan funds last year. From out of the isolated Brazilian jungle comes Los Indios Tabajaras and their "Maria Elena." Now it's the title tune for a fascinating new album. A treasury of tribal folk songs like "Maran Cariua," "Los Indios Danzan" and "Baion Bon." Get this album and hear the most intriguing new sounds in music today-at your record shop.