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University Daily Kansan Wednesday. March 2.1955
Allen Fieldhouse Draws Praise
Praise for the beauty and comfort of the new 17,000 seat fieldhouse could be heard from all sides last night.
By DICK WALT
Spectators agreed that the fieldhouse was as good or better than they had expected from early press releases. They compared the huge arena to the K-State fieldhouse.
"I think you've got K-State out classed," Harold Doherty, who described himself as a neutral spectator from Topeka, said. Mr. Doherty said that it was his first look at KU's fieldhouse and added that it was "every bit as good as expected."
The color scheme was one of the most popular features, as spectators noted the wide contrast in the attractive color of the KU building and the rather drab, dingy appearance of most fieldhouses.
Another witness from Topeka, Tim Lindley, said that the new arena far exceeded his expectations and added that the comfort and beauty of the fieldhouse made a tremendous improvement over the cramped, crowded conditions in Hooch auditorium.
Many persons seemed awed at the size of the huge arena in spite of advance notices describing the vastness of the seating space.
The improved lighting in Allen fieldhouse also came in for a share of praise, and many spectators in the seats located in the far reaches of the building commented on the good visibility offered from every location in the fieldhouse.
The increased leg room was also a contributing factor adding to the comfort of the structure. Many onlookers praised the selling of cushion seats with back rests for the comfort of spectators sitting in the bleachers.
Author to Discuss Character of U.S.
David Riesman, author of the best-selling book, "The Lonely Crowd," and recently the subject of a story in Time magazine, will speak at 4 p.m. tomorrow in Strong auditorium on the subject, "Study of National Character." His talk is sponsored by the department of sociology and anthropology.
sociology and anthropology
Professor Riesman, social scientist from the University of Chicago will be a guest of the Sociology club at a 6 p.m. dinner in the English room of the Student Union.
He will talk informally on subjects included in his controversial book and its successors, "Faces in the Crowd" and "Individualism Reconsidered."
Student Recital Postponed
Originally scheduled for tonight,
the recital by Jo Anna Sellards,
Rutist, has been postponed until
Friday, March 18.
Norodom Sihanouk abdicated today as King of Cambodia, on of the three free states of Indochina because left-wing politica cliques obstructed his pro-western policies.
Cambodia King Quits As Views Are Opposed
Mr. Norodom stepped down from the throne in favor of his father, Prince Suramint, only 48 hours after he and U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles discussed building of a 55,000-man Cambodian army.
The 33-year-old king announced his decision in a short radio address to his 37,000,000 subjects and lashed pro-Commist politicians who had prevented him from continuing his work.
He especially singled out for criticism the party of Song Ngoc Thanh, a former premier and now a pro-Communist rebel leader.
"I will retire to the country and I refuse to carry with me anything, no matter what, from my palace," Mr. Norodom said. "I abandon power in favor of my father, Prince Suramint."
This was not the first time Mr. Norodun had taken drastic action. Two years ago he exiled himself to Thailand and refused to return until France guaranteed liberties to his people. But his action today caused consternation in the free nations which had looked upon him
Less than a month ago Cambodia's electorate almost unanimously endorsed his actions in winning full power from French ruler for his country.
as a champion of Democracy in Southeast Asia.
Other international developments: Vatican City—Pope Pius XII celebrated his 79th anniversary and the 16th year of his reign with a three-minute appearance at his studio window overlooking St. Peters square.
Cairo — Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser called his ministers into an emergency cabinet meeting to take action on the crisis with Israel. The cabinet met after Egypt had accused Israel's army of firing on an Egyptian outpost yesterday.
Manila—Secretary Dulles and his top diplomats in the Far East held a closed meeting to outline the American position on Formosa, Quemoy and Matsu.
Nassau-Princess Margaret has ended her month-long tour of Britain's possessions in the Caribbean. She will leave for London after an "unofficial" three-hour visit to Bermuda.
Moscow—Soviet officialdom has accepted an American newspaper's invitation to send Russian experts to Iowa to learn how to make the tall corn grow. The invitation was extended on Feb. 10 by the Des Moines Register in an editorial.
Trophies will be awarded to the winners.
Two debate teams will leave today to participate in the annual Northwest debate tournament at the College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., tomorrow through Saturday.
2 Debate Teams Go to St. Paul
John Eland, college sophomore,
and William Arnold, college senior,
will form one team, with John
Fields, second law and, Hubert
Bell, college senior, as the other.
The tournament will consist of eight rounds of preliminary debate with eight winners of the preliminaries going into quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final rounds for the championship.
Pritchard at AAUP Meet
Dr. Leland J. Pritchard, professor of finance, is attending meetings of the national council of the American Association of University Professors, today through Monday, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. He is a member of the council.
To keep the whites of poached eggs fluffy instead of flat, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water in which they are to be cooked.
Lima to Be Topic At Sigma Delta Pi
Thomas M. Gale, instructor of history, will speak and show slides at 7:30 today at a meeting of Sigma Delta Pi in Miller hall.
Mr. Gale spent 1553-54 in Lima, Peru, doing research on 16th century history of the city. He studied on a Social Science Research council fellowship. He received his A.B. and M.A. degrees at the University of California and is finishing his dissertation for his Ph.D. degree at the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Gale came to KU in the fall of 1954.
Poetry Hour to Hear Verses by Hankins
John E. Hankins, professor of English, will read selections of poetry by the best known modern poet of India, Rabindranath Tagore, at the Poetry hour at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the music room of the Student Union.
He also will use recordings by Professor Amiya Chakravarty, who was Tagore's secretary for many years and a visiting professor at the University from 1951 to 1953.
A bottle of heavily salted water carried in the car glove compartment supplies an economical means of de-icing windshields quickly.
Education Professor To Talk on Guidance
Dr. William Cottle, professor o education and assistant director of guidance at the University, will speak at the meeting of the Johnson County Mental Hygiene society today.
He will discuss the progress of guidance and counseling in Kansas and what can be done to make the counseling program more effective.
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Four Lawrence men, including a University English instructor and a student were arraigned in county court last night on charges of possessing marijuana. They were released on $100 bail.
Drug Charge Faces Four
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Fighting giraffes swing their long necks like baseball bats in an effort to knock each other off balance. They can deliver pile-driver blows with their cloven hoofs.
Judith Jaeschke, college sophomore and vice president of the Collegegate Council for the United Nations, was elected chairman of the YW-YMCA seminar trip to New York and Washington in April. About 30 persons are expected to make the trip.
Preliminary hearing for the instructor, Richard E. Barker, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday before Judge Charles C. Rankin. The others, Thester D. Perry, fine arts sophomore, Frank W. Kreimendahl and James Leroy Beatty waived preliminary hearings.
The men were arrested Monday by U.S. Bureau of Narcotics agents and local authorities from the sheriff's office, Lawrence police, and KU police.
Sheriff Billy Hodson said the raids which resulted in the arrests followed an investigation that has been in progress for several months.