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—Kansan photo by Richard Lloyd
TENSE MOMENT—Action in the art education puppet show approaches a climax, drawing intense interest from youthful spectators.
On Capitol Hill-
House Begins Revision Of Social Security Law
Washington — (U.P.)— The House Ways & Means committee starts work today on President Eisenhower's proposals for increased Social
Book Rebates Begin July 1
Rebates for period 15 will be due July 1 at the Student Union bookstore, Ray Verry, manager, said today.
"However, the day of actual refunding may be a few days later so that the records may be compiled." he said.
Seniors may mail their rebate slips to the bookstore and a check will be sent to them this summer.
About 90 per cent of the students claim their refunds, Mr. Verry said, though it varies from year to year. This number is often higher in January the first claiming period, while in June fewer students collate.
"The amount refunded is usually 10 per cent, depending on the sales for the year," he explained.
Officers Elected At WAA Picnic
University Daily Kansan
Election of Women's Athletic association officers was held during a picnic Thursday at Potter lake.
Those elected were president, Carol Stutz, education junior; vice president, Mary Demeritt, education junior; secretary, Francie Aronhall, education sophomore; treasurer, Marilyn Kipp, college sophomore.
Business manager, Helen Haize. education sophomore; point system manager, Ellen Craig, education sophomore, and publicity manager, Carol Clifton, education freshman.
Sports directors will be Beverly Warner, education freshman, hockey; Nancy Hutton, education junior, volleyball; Jean Walterscheid, education freshman, basketball; Janet Shepherd, education junior, minor sports; Mary Tinkler, education freshman, swimming, and Patricia Duncan, education junior, softball.
security benefits and wider coverage. Early approval is expected for most of the recommendations.
Chairman Daniel A. Reed (R.N.Y.) called today's session of the committee to begin drafting legislation along the lines of the President's proposals.
The 15 Republicans on the committee appeared to be about equally divided on this question. Most of the 10 Democrats were expected to go along with the President's proposal.
The amount that maximum benefits will be increased will depend on whether the wage base is increased. If the base is not boosted, then the new benefit scale will be somewhat lower than Mr. Eisenhower proposed.
Mr. Eisenhower asked Congress in a special message Jan. 14 to extend the old age insurance coverage to some 10 million persons not now covered—doctors, lawyers, dentists, farmers and others—and to increase the present scale of benefits by $5 to $23.50 a month.
The most controversial point before the Ways & Means committee is the President's recommendation that the wage base, for social security tax purposes, be increased from the present $3,600 to $4,200 a year.
Under existing law, the two per cent social security tax paid by employee and employer is levied on the first $3.600 of gross income.
Other congressional developments:
Far East—Senate GOP Leader William F. Knowland (Calif.) said that if Red China invades Indochina the U. S. may have to intervene with sea and air power even if it means sending troops or other入侵 Senate Repubican, Sen. Alexander Wiley (Wis.), called Indochina the turning point in the collective security program and asked an Allied program to prevent further Red aggression.
Housing—Senate leaders of both parties have agreed that President Eisenhower's low-cost housing bill must not be sidetracked because of the recent housing scandals. The Senate Banking committee, eager to close loopholes that might lead to further housing abuses, takes up the measure tomorrow.
Marionette Show Serves as Final In Art Education
Nine marionettes performed Saturday afternoon in Strong auditorium before a small crowd of students and faculty members. The puppet show was put on by students as the final exam in an art education class taught by Miss Maud Ellsworth, associate professor of education.
The marionettes enacted "The Borrowers." a story by Mary Norton. Each student designed and constructed his own character, worked the strings and learned the lines for his figure. Mary Lou Fuller, education senior, was chairman of the committee which adapted the story into a play.
The same show was put on last night at the Faculty club for the members and their children.
The students and their characters participating in the show were Mother Homily, Mary Lou Fuller, education senior; Pod, the father; Diana Cruse, education junior; Arietty, the little girl; Anna Belle Rees, special education student; Uncle Henderey, Joan Lodde, education senior; Patch, Gene Walker, special education student; Jimbal, Larry Schultz, education sophomore; Sandal, JoaNn Skinner, education junior; Grantfur, Shirley Dodd, education junior, and the grasshopper, Marjorie Waddell, education junior.
"Almost every art process is involved in the making of marionettes and producing a show." Miss Ellsworth said. The students learn sculpture, painting and drawing, stage decoration, property making, design and color, and voice control."
"Our purpose in producing the show was not to make a good play, but to provide experience for each student in the puppet-making and in the teaching of the methods used," Miss Ellsworth added.
Each puppet first was made in clay and then cast in plaster wood, she said.
Hall, Gagliardo Get Fulbrights
Benjamin D. Hall and John G. Gagliardo, both college seniors, have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for 1954 - 55.
Hall will study chemistry at the Institute of Technology in Munich, Germany, Gagliardo will study history at the University of Marburg in Germany, Notification of their appointments was received by J. A. Burzle, KU Fulbright program adviser.
The awards are two out of the 212 given for study in Germany. The students will receive transportation, board and room, fees, and books. This brings the total KU students receiving Fulbrights to six.
A conference on the improvement of secondary education will be held from July 5 to 16, it was announced by Dr. George B. Smith, dean of the university and summer session director.
Secondary School Conference Set
Secondary school administrators, supervisors and teachers may earn two hours of academic credit.
Monday. May 17. 1954
Dean Kenneth E. Anderson of the School of Education heads the conference staff. Others from the education faculty will be Dr. Alvin Schild, Dr. Karl Edwards, Dr. Oscar Haugh, Dr. Cloy Hobson and Dr. J. W. Twente.
Conference members will select subject and activity areas for study
German Blitz Expert Dies
Fuessen, Germany — (U.P.)— Gen. Heinz Guderian. 65. creator and mastermind of the Panzer legions that spearheaded the Nazi blitz through Europe, died Friday in a remote village in the South German Alps. Gen. Guderian was recognized by friend and foe as an outstanding expert on armored warfare.
-Kansan photo by Richard Lloyd
PULLING STRINGS—Shirley Dodd, education junior, and Larry Schultz, education sophomore, manipulate the strings in the art education puppet show.
Stene Appointed To Philippines Job
Dr. Edwin O. Stene, professor of political science, has received notice of his 12-month appointment as visiting professor and director of research in the Institute of Public Administration in the University of the Philippines, Manila.
If Dr. Stene's request for a year's leave of absence is given final approval, he and Mrs. Stene will leave Lawrence immediately after final examination week. The term at the University of the Philippines begins June 15.
Dr. Stene directs KU's public administration program which is best known for development of a city manager training program. A $50,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation permitted establishment of a unique apprentice training plan.
Official Bulletin
TODAY
Mathematical colloquium, 5 p.m., room 203. Strong hall. "Monomial Groups." Ralph Crouch, assistant instructor of mathematics.
Radio Players rehearsal "Black Death"
4 p.m. Green workshop.
TOMORROW
International *club*: foreign student
tour party 4 to 6 p.m. ballroom. Student
lounge
ISA meeting, 11 a.m., Aero building,
Election officers and final arrangement.
Radio Players. 7 p.m., Green hall workshop, Election.
Alpha Phi Omega, 7:30 p.m., 305 B.
Student Union. Both actives and pledges.
Pre-nursing club, 7:30 p., Dining room.
Fraser, Election of officers.
Students completing Business Administrative Practices this semester and those who have already completed the course and are interested in preparing for BAP reports next year are invited to attend a meeting. 9:30 p.m., Lindley auditorium.
WEDNESDAY
Homefortown Correspondents meeting, 5
Students. Student Union. Prizes
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