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Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
Daily hansan
Thursday, Sept. 23, 1954
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
52nd Year, No. 7
100 YEARS OF LAWRENCE HISTORY—The gala Lawrence territorial centennial pageant, "Trails West," will open a 6-night run tonight at the Haskell institute stadium with a cast of more than 900 local residents. In 18 scenes the production will trace Lawrence's growth over the past century. Above, is a scene from the depiction of the first settlers; below, how those settlers relaxed.
Eisenhower Administration Blasted by Senator Kefauver
San Francisco—(U.P.)—Sen. Estes Kefauver said today U.S. prestige and leadership in the world has sunk to an "all-time" low under GOP rule. He also criticized the adminsitration for failing to curb "McCarthymism."
Kefauver launched his sweeping attack on administration foreign policy in his first speech of the fall congressional campaign prepared for delivery here. It bristled with hostile references to Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.
The Tennessee Democrat lashed out at the Eisenhower administration's foreign policy as one ranging from "timid appeasement to reckless bluster"—a phrase the GOP used two years ago to describe Democratic policy.
"Every loss in American power and prestige has been a gain for communism," Kefauver said. "This cannot be allowed to continue and Democrats would be lacking in responsibility if they did not do everything in their power to halt these losses."
He recalled Vice President Richard M. Nixon's claim last spring that world communism had scored no gains since President Eisenhower took office. Since then, Kefaver said, a "great part" of Indochina has been "surrendered" to the Reds, the European Defense
Community pact has been killed and relations with many of America's allies have deteriorated.
Three sorry KU students this afternoon labored for some time to remove a layer of light green paint they earlier this morning had daubed on the old gentleman of the School of Law, Jimmy Green.
Jimmy Green Gets Cleaned
The three thought it would be a fine idea to try their hand at tinting the old gentleman, but campus police had other ideas when they spotted the youths about 2:30 a.m. near the statue.
The three were released on $50 bond each and were ordered by the office of the dean of students to remove the paint to the satisfaction of the buildings and grounds department.
Ike Hits Power Monopoly Moves
At last report the three were heard to vow they would release their pent-up fun-loving emotions in another manner in the future.
Umatilla, Ore. — (U.P.) President Eisenhower today attacked the "deadly cycle" of federal monopoly of power and other natural resources, promising his administration will "avoid extremes" in developing the nation's power.
The White House would have been happier to have the President's appearance at McNary dam regarded as non-political, but despite these desires, there were heavy political overtones in his visit.
Speaking at ceremonies dedicating McNary dam high on the Columbia river, the President said the government will neither withdraw from the power field nor "federalize all power generators in the United States.
The President was flanked by Oregon Sen. Guy Cordon, who is running against Richard N. Neuberger, a Democrat who has bitterly attacked the Eisenhower administration.
Students enrolled in Western Civilization should pick up appointment cards by Friday in the Western Civilization office, room 9. Strong Annex E. Names of those who do not pick up their cards will be turned into the dean.
He warned that those "zealots"
—presumably. Democrats — who
urge a total federal power policy
failed to point out that such stern
federal control of natural resources
is "always potentially dangerous to
freedom—even when monopoly is
exercised by government."
Western Civ. Cards Must Be Picked Up
"Instead, we shall continue to advance in a spirit of helpfulness to localities and in a spirit of cooperation with local citizens," he said.
This was a restatement of the Republican administration's basic philosophy that the federal government should participate in power development only to the extent of necessity.
"It is not properly a federal responsibility to try to supply all the power needs of our people," the President said. "The federal government should no more attempt to do so than it should assume responsibility for supplying all their drinking water, their food, their housing and their transportation."
The President's speech at McNary dam was the second of four he has scheduled in a three-day whirlwind tour of the West to lead the Republican fight for a GOP-controlled Congress.
Freshman Named Centennial Queen
Polly Peppercorn, college freshman, will reign tonight as queen of the Lawrence Centennial in the opening coronation performance of the "Trails West" pageant at Haskell stadium.
Judy Cotton, college sophomore, who won second place in the queen contest, will serve as Dutchess of Douglas county. Susan Montgomery, education junior, will attend the queen.
A cast of about 900 will participate in the pageant.
The program will begin at 7:25 with a concert by the Lawrence High school band. The coronation ceremonies will begin at 8 p.m. with Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy crowning the queen.
The pageant, following the coronation, will depict episodes in Lawrence and Douglas county history, showing the founding of Lawrance, the Civil war era, Quantrill's raid, followed by the coming of the railroad to Kansas, through the "roaring twenties" period, and World War II.
Nightly performances of the pageant will be presented through Sept. 28. Tickets may be purchased at the log cabin in South park daily from 9-11 a.m. and 1-8 p.m. The Centennial parade will highlight Saturday's activities. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at sixth and Massachusetts, go down Massachusetts to 13th street.
POLLY PEPPERCORN
Forty floats including the royal float with the queen and her court, fifty-two bands, and 350 horses with carriages from various periods in Kansas history will participate in the parade.
Dulles to Give Talk on Policy
United Nations, N.Y. —(U,P) —Secretary of State John Foster Dulles goes before the United Nations' General assembly today to deliver a major policy speech for the United States.
Dulles was expected to emphasize American plans for peaceful use of Atomic energy and review the entire field of foreign relations.
The assembly moved up the time of its session from 3 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in order to make sure that Dulles will mount the rostrum at 4 p.m., when the proceedings will be televised.
U. S. delegation sources said Dulles would "touch all bases" in his policy speech. No further information on his speech was available, but Dulles was expected to outline U.S. views on all major questions, including the Far East.
Dulles polished his speech in his suite at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel yesterday and conferred with other diplomats.
Chief among those who went to Dulles' suite were Australian Foreign Minister Richard G. Casey, with whom he discussed Far Eastern matters, including the Red Chinese attacks on Quemoy and Tachen Islands off the China mainland.
It was anticipated by diplomats that Dulles would expand upon President Eisenhower's announcement that the United States was preparing to go ahead with its plans for an international agency for the peace-time uses of atomic energy despite Russian refusal to join in an international pool.
By UNITED PRESS
Forecasters' See Cold Fall With Bugs, Bunnies in Act
The fall season began officially at 7:56 a.m. CST.
Autumn began today with crackerbarrel forecasters predicting a hard winter and there was plenty of evidence that this is the "nutty" season.
But for many Americans, autumn became a reality two days ago when a wave of Arctic air blasted south to the Gulf of Mexico bringing frost that extended into Indiana this morning.
The chilly winds seemed to bear out the prediction of old timers who noted that rabbits are carrying extra-heavy pelts. They predicted rough, cold and snowy weather for the coming winter.
At Richfield, Ohio, Miss Eunice Marton of Merriam Hills made her semi-annual weather prediction based on the "Bangs Corns bug barometer." She concluded the next few months will "blizzard you raw."
She based her opinion of observations of the woolly caterpillars. "There is perishing cold to come," she said, "Better be ready."
There were even more convincing signs, however.
At Detroit's Briggs stadium, the pitcher's mound was shaved flat and new turf put down as the field was reconverted for pro football.
At Atlanta; with the mercury at 84, a thief stole a $75 overcoat from Willie Mae Bryant.
feller Center will be replaced Saturday by the outdoor ice rink. The following morning almost every community on daylight savings time will shift back to standard time.
The garden at New York's Rocke-
As frost nipped the northern Midwest, Minnesota farm expert Edwin H. Jensen warmed farmers to make silage or hay of their soybean crop immediately—provided it wasn't already damaged. In that case, he said, best leave it in the field as standing livestock feed.
There was proof too, that while spring is the zany season it's in autumn that the nuts come ripe.
For example, pink fur coats will be the thing for evening in New York and bright red fur a must for football games.
A gold leg makeup, worn under nylon stockings, is advised to give the legs that shimmering effect on a cold winter night. Also, girls are experimenting with lavender streaks in their hair.
And in San Francisco, a fellow planned to make a try Sunday at swimming the Golden Gate—under water. He'll be equipped with alquings.