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53rd Year, No. 25
Mexico Floods Kill 40; Waters Recede In U.S.
By UNITED PRESS
Eastern flood waters fell back and Hurricane Katie whirled to her death in the Atlantic Ocean today. But a new storm spread floods, death, and disaster along Mexico's west coast.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
At least 40 persons were reported killed and scattered reports from the battered Mexican coastline indicated dozens of towns and villages were swept away.
The Mexican storm roared out of the Pacific after 10 days of steady downpours. Rivers turned into rampaging torrents and it was reported that eight large towns, including Manzanillo and Colima, were under water.
In this country, seven northeastern states counted 48 persons dead, an estimated $500 million damage, and more than 25,000 persons homeless in the wake of another flood attack.
Laconic messages from the town of Atenque indicated 40 persons drowned when floods "buried the city."
S11.6 Million For Relief
Skies cleared cr were clearing over the area today after five days of floods and rain. Meanwhile, federal Civil Defense Administrator Val Peterson took personal charge of a rehabilitation program and said the government would spend $11 million to clear debris, open roads, and provide relief.
Nearly all the streams were back in their banks and many evacuees were returning to their homes. In Connecticut, hardest hit of the states with 22 dead and 4,500 persons homeless, Gov. Abraham Ribicoff announced "the worst is over."
There was more good news in the Atlantic, where vicious Hurricane Katie was losing her strength and was a threat only to shipping.
The hurricane, 11th of the year, had 110-mile-per-hour winds when it hit the Dominican Republic yesterday. But it was battered half to death on the rocky island and forecasters said it would probably break before hitting land again.
Littlest Man-On-Campus—
Election Posters Taboo On Campus
If you're a student campaigning in the freshman election, don't put up posters on University property. Jim Miller, Kansas City, Kan. senior and chairman of the All Student Council elections committee, today reminded students of a University rule forbidding this.
He's The 'Man With The Stick'
Nine University AFROTC seniors have been named distinguished military students. The cadets were chosen from their standing in the AFROTC program, and are in the upper 25 per cent of the senior class.
They are Paul J. Adam and Charles L. Hedrick of Kansas City, Mo.; Ralph B. Kelley of Marysville, Dean E. Matthews of Ashland, Thomas F. McCall of Pittsburg, Kan.; Joseph T. Phoenix of Ellinwood, George T. Remsberg of Iola, Robert D. Stranathan, Scarsdale, N.Y., and Richard D. Love of Jooplin, Mo.
Col. Thomas B. Summers, professor of air science and tactics and commanding officer of the AFROTC unit, and the deans of the University's seven undergraduate schools picked the nine seniors.
Research Chemist To Speak Thursday
Like a small machine, Pablo Mendoza wanders about the campus mechanically thrusting his spear at enemy papers, capturing them on its pointed end and burying them in the ragged bag which hangs from his shoulder.
The distinguished military students are eligible to receive the award of distinguished military graduate upon graduation. A regular commission in the United States Air Force is offered with the award.
Posters may be put in University dormitories and houses, and permission may be secured from Tom Yoe, public relations director, to place posters on University bulletin boards.
9 Seniors Win AFROTC Merit
Dr. Paul G. Carpenter of Phillips Petroleum Research Division will speak to the Chemistry Club at 8 p.m. Thursday in 233 Malott. His topic will be "Synthetic Rubber."
For 12 years, Mr. Mendoza has worked for the Buildings and Grounds department, picking up after students. He has become a KU legend—the true "Little Man on the Campus." His shortness of stature—4 feet 11 inches—has made him one of the University's most colorful individuals.
Dr. Carpenter is one of the main supporters of synthetic rubber research in the United States. He is affiliated with the Phillips Petroleum company as manager of the synthetic rubber branch of the research division.
His story is short. At 72, he is a lonely, old man. He has outlived three wives. He was last widowed in 1947. He lives alone at 735 Pennsylvania St. He came to Lawrence 50 years ago from Mexico after living a short time in Texas.
Six sons and a daughter have long since left him for lives of their own. He hasn't seen them since 1940.
Before coming to the University, Pablo worked on the railroad.
"Every year a couple kids come and ask me my name," he said. They want to write or give talks about Mark Anderson. "I see me again; they say, 'Hilbo. It makes me feel not so much lonely."
"I like it pretty well," he said. "I get acquainted with the students."
Pablo is happy here.
School Building Needs Studied By KU Group
An eight-member University study committee will present a proposal for financing school building construction in Kansas at the Governor's Conference on Education in Topeka Thursday.
The committee, appointed to study the school finance problem in Kansas for the next 20 years, will propose construction be financed, in part, from state funds, according to Dean Kenneth E. Anderson of the School of Education.
Dean Anderson is chairman of the committee. The study incorporated doctorate work on capital outlay expenditures in Kansas by Charles F. Yeokum, who received his doctorate in education from KU in June.
Mr. Yeokum's study found classroom construction in Kansas should be doubled to catch up with the current demand.
Members of the committee, besides Dean Anderson and Mr. Yeokum, are Carl B. Althaus, executive secretary of the Kansas State School Board Association; Ethan P. Allen, professor of political science; Paul E. Malone, professor of economics; Herbert A. Smith, associate professor of education, and William D. Wolfe superintendent of Lawrence schools.
Others from Lawrence attending the conference will be Karl Edwards, associate professor of education; Henry Shenk, associate professor of physical education; Mrs. Ray Wright, president of the Kansas Parent-Teacher's Association, and Mrs. Mary Wortham, chairman of the Douglas County Conference on Education.
Dean Anderson and Mrs. Wright are two of 16 delegates representing Kansas at the White House conference on education Nov. 28 to Dec. 1.
They Give Lessons On Watching Football
Dr. John Van Why, professor of health and physical education, said his course, entitled "Appreciation of Athletics," has grown nationally in interest. The professor believes the course is the first of its kind anywhere.
VERMILLIION, S.D.—(U.P.)—The University of South Dakota has a unique course in athletics which it also presents on television.
"Appreciation of Athletics" strives to improve spectator conduct and at the same time develop an interest in athletics. Novices also learn the technicalities of such sports as football and basketball.
Women attending Home Economics Club at 7 p.m. today in 110 Fraser will learn about careers in home economics through a panel similar to the one on the television program "What's My Line."
Home Economics Club To Meet 7 p.m.
Jane Henry Hoerath and Susan Montgomery, Lawrence seniors, and Miss Edna Hill, professor of home economics, will speak on the American Home Economics Association.
William C. Nesmith Dies
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow for William C. Nesmith onetime football star at Kansas Wesleyan University and father of Kansas State College halfback Kenny Nesmith.
The 51-year-old mathematics teacher in the Manhattan school system died Sunday after a heart attack. He was a native of Wilson, Kan.
Rousseau Called Father Of Liberty
"Rousseau is the founding father of the liberty of the individual." Dr. Leo Gershoy, Humanities lecturer, told the History Club last night.
DR. LEO GERSHOY
IFPC Elects New Head
Jimmy E. Bussard, Wichita freshman, was elected president of the Inter-Fraternity Council last night.
Other officers named were Warren H. Degoler, Kansas City, Kan. freshman, vice president; Jerald P. Skinner, Topeka freshman, secretary; and John C. Kerwitz, Chanute freshman, treasurer.
Members of the executive committee are Steven C. Andrews, Kansas City, Kan., sophomore; Frederick M. Fuller, Ellis sophomore; Hulen F. Jenkins, Kansas City, Kan., freshman; Clayton C. Durr, Eudora freshman; and Lloyd Farrell, Wichita freshman.
It was announced that members of the IFPC will assist the Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce at Saturday's football game with Southern Methodist University in Memorial Stadium to take up a collection for the Olympic Fund.
AWS To Brief SenateCandidates
A briefing session for freshman women who wish to be candidates for the Associated Women Students Senate will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Flint Hall. Petitions will be accepted by AWS at that time.
Two representatives to the Senate will be elected at the freshman general elections Nov. 2.
Young women who pass the examination, to be given at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in Flint Hall, will attend a coffee the next day in the English Room of the Union. From the girls who are present for the coffee, several names will be selected to appear on the general election ballot.
French Honor Group To Meet
La Conferrie, junior French honorary society, will meet at the home of Barbara Craig, assistant professor of Romance languages, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.
Melvin Cox, who worked last year as an assistant at the Lvcee de Tulle, will speak of his experience in France and show slides.
The New York University history professor referred to Rousseau's idea of law, an expression of the general will, as taking a tremendous imagination and psychological penetrating to reconcile organization with freedom. "This is one of the pressing problems facing us today," he added.
Humanities Lecture Tonigh
Speaking of Rousseau's "Social Contract," Mr. Gershoy told the History Club that Rousseau had a revolutionary idea in making individuals of the state masters of the state. "In this sense," Mr. Gershoy said, "Rousseau is the founding father of democracy."
Dr. Gershoy will give the first humanities lecture at 8 p.m. today in Fraser Theater. He will speak on "The 18th Century—A Way Station."
"Tremendous Couarge"
"We must recognize," Mr. Gershoy said, "the tremendous courage of the man and must admire the way in which he strove to establish a form of communal living. Can Rousseau be held responsible for the errors committed in the name of his principle?" Mr. Gershoy asked.
Dr. Gershoy, author of three books about the French revolution and the growth of democratic ideas in the 18th century, has been called to several universities as visiting professor.
Since his arrival at KU Sunday, he has spoken to three classes and the History Club. Tomorrow he speaks in 106 Strong to the junior-senior history class studying "The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815." Dr. Gershoy's subject will be "The Causes of the French Revolution."
ILO Delegate To Speak
Frank H. Terrell, Kansas City, Mo. attorney, will speak tomorrow in the Little Theatre in Green Hall on results of the International Labor Organization conference this summer at Geneva.
Origin and background of the ILO (a specialized agency of the United Nations) and its relation to the UN.
Its method of functioning as an organization representing labor, management and government.
Mr. Terrell is being brought to KU by the School of Law, but Dean Frederick J. Moreau said the lecture will be open to the public.
The Kansas City attorney was adviser to the United States employer delegate at Geneva.
Mr. Terrell will discuss;
Types of covenants and proposed treaties over the past several years.
United States participation.
The Communist Russia's recrystmity in ILO in 1954.
Weather
KANSAS—Generally fair this afternoon, tonight and Wednesday. Warmer in the north central this afternoon and over state tonight. Warmer in the southeast and south and turning cooler with shifting winds in the northwest Wednesday. Low tonight 45 to 50. High Wednesday 60s northwest to 70s southeast.
UVO Holds Business Meeting
Revision of the constitution, an exchange hour dance, and rifle target practice were some of the topics discussed at yesterday's business meeting of the University Veterans Organization.