University Daily Kansan Monday, March 29, 1954
Commonwealth Status Favored by Fulbright
Washington —(U.P.)— Sen. J. William Fulbright said today that making Alaska and Hawaii commonwealths instead of territories would give them a "much higher degree of self-government" that "could be a step to eventual statehood."
The Arkansas Democrat is supporting a proposal by Sen. A. S. Mike Monroney (D-Okla.) and others to give the two areas commonwealth status like Puerto Rico as a substitute for outright statehood.
Backers of the Monroney proposal planned to argue their point as the Senate resumed debate today on the combined Hawaii-Alaska statehood bill with GOP leaders hoping for a final vote on the issue this week.
Sen. Fulbright said in an interview that he thinks making the two territories commonwealths would give them "valuable training in self-government." The proposal would permit them to elect their own governors and use their own tax receipts for their own benefit, as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands do at present.
Although the Monroney proposal faces an uphill fight, its main sponsor said he is somewhat encouraged by mounting public favor for the idea. Sen. Monroney said he has not abandoned hope.
Senate GOP leader William F. Knowland told reporters he hopes to get votes on both the commonwealth proposal and the final bill by Wednesday. A campaign by opponents to delay debate appeared to be nearing an end and there were no indications of a serious effort by Democrats to block a final vote this week.
Sen. Fulbright said he is opposed to outright statehood for Hawaii and Alaska now, although it might become advisable at some future date. He said one of his main concerns is the idea of admitting as states areas that are not joined to the U.S.
"If it turns out to be a mistake, the team," he said. "it." Sen Fulbright told a reporter.
Sen. Knowland predicted that the statehood bill will be approved by the Senate in its present form. But its prospects look cloudy in the House.
The lower chamber has passed a Hawaiian statehood bill but a similar proposal for Alaska has been in a deep freeze since it was introduced last year.
ASC Primary Names Ready
Names of candidates for the All Student Council primary election Wednesday have been turned in to Dana Anderson, college sophomore. Names of non-partisan nominees have been turned in for the class officer primary election.
The polls will be open from 11:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. In order to vote, a student must present his student identification card and also have his name on one of the three parties lists. All three parties, the Allied Greek-Independents, POGO, the new Greek party, and the Married Student's party, are having closed primaries.
Students may vote in Strong rotunda, Strong basement, Marvin hall, Fraser theater, or the Student Union lobby.
If no more than three people are nominated for an office, no primary will be held for these offices. If more than three are nominated, the primary will eliminate all but three.
Car Accident Injures Two
Kenneth Comfort, class of '50,
received injuries to the teeth and
mouth and minor abrasions,
and Harriet King, fine arts senior,
received minor cuts and bruises when
their car went off the road about
five miles southwest of Lawrence
about 11 p.m. yesterday.
Both persons were hospitalized in Watkins hospital last night, but Miss King was released this morning.
Reds in Service May Be Outlawed
Washington —(U.P.) Rep. Carl Vinson (D-Ga.) today introduced legislation to make membership in the Communist party while serving in the armed forces a crime.
Under Rep. Vinson's bill Communists would not necessarily escape military service when called. They could be put into some special form of service. Rep. Vinson suggested making them laborers.
Maximum punishment under the bill would be set by the President. "I feel confident the bill will be approved by the House armed services committee," Rep. Vinson said.
Freshmen and sophomores in the college are expected to meet with their faculty advisers for midsemester counseling Tuesday through Thursday, Gilbert Ulmer, assistant dean of the college, said Friday.
College Student Counseling Set
Names of students and advisers will be posted on the bulletin board opposite the college office, 229 Strong, together with advisers' office hours. If class schedules conflict with office hours, the student may make a separate appointment with his adviser.
The midsemester advisory period is designed to allow the student to discuss future courses, requirements, progress, and problems at a time when he is not hurried, Dean Ulmer said. At the close of the advisory period unsatisfactory reports will be mailed to the homes of students.
Organized houses wishing to obtain any unsatisfactory reports among their members should ask college freshman and sophomore students to bring statements from their advisers. Lists of junior and
65 High School Seniors AttendAWSLeadershipDay
Kansas high schools sent 65 outstanding seniors to Lawrence Saturday to the High School Leadership day, sponsored by the Associated Women Students.
The delegates registered at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Union, and at 10:30 a.m. were welcomed by George B. Smith, dean of the University.
A Mortar Board panel discussion on the topic, "Little Spokes Make the Wheel Go 'Round,' was given by Nancy Gilchrist Alexander, education senior; Nancy Llandon, Norma Lou Falleta, and Pat Aylward, all college seniors.
Entertainment for the luncheon was provided by a piano duet of Mary Jo Huyck and Kay Newman, fine arts sophomores, and the Alpha Phi sextette.
After the luncheon, Miss Martha Peterson, dean of women, gave a talk about college. Following her talk, the girls divided into three groups to discuss the transition from high school to college.
A movie, "To the Stars," about the life at KU, was shown at 3 p.m.
senior members in the college should be brought to the college office in order to obtain reports.
and after dinner at North College and Corbin halls, the girls attended the Rock Chalk Revue.
Immediately after closing hours, a party for the girls was given in the North College living room.
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