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University Daily Kansan Thursday, Nov. 12, 195.
Kansas Snowballs Bring Aggie Rage
An editorial attacking the KU practice of throwing snowballs at football games, news of vandalism at the University of Texas, a controversy over the carillon bells at the University of Colorado, and furniture stolen from a dormitory at the University of North Carolina were prominent in campus newspapers over the U.S. this week.
KANSAS STATE—The Collegian of Kansas State college denounced KU students who threw snowballs at the K-State-KU game Saturday. The editorial is quoted as follows:
"Yes, they love us down in Lawrence—those cultured young men and women. They loved us so much that Jayhawk fans and students showered our cheerleaders and our mascot, Touchdown IV, with snowballs when they first made an appearance.
If this is their idea of sport, then why not have an annual snowball fight between the two schools each winter. It might grow to be as popular as the football games. If the sport catches on, other schools may follow, with the end result a possible Big Seven snowball fight on New Years Day."
Did these ladies and gentlemen at the Flaw in the Kaw expect our cheerleaders to start throwing back at them? Maybe the Hawk fans were trying to start a big snowball fight which, if it could have lasted throughout the game, could have taken their attention off what they call their mediocre football team.
TEXAS—Down at the University of Texas, vandalism inspired by football rivalry was in the news. Someone put green dye in the Littlefield Fountain on TU campus, but it was not known whether the responsibility rested with Texas A&M or Baylor university.
Concerning the act, the Daily Texan reported, "Green soapsuds are pouring from the horses' mouths and the fountain looks greener than a gourd."
The Texan added that pranksters usually picked the fountain to tamper with when they decided to play a trick on the University, pointing out that soapsuds, green fluorescent dye, and other articles had been put in the fountain.
COLORADO—At the University of Colorado, a controversy over the carillon bells in the University Center was taken to the law school moot court as the case of Glenn Groenewold v. the University
Groenewold and his attorneys were asking an injunction to prevent the playing of the carillon. They also were asking for damages amounting to $1,000 for mental anguish allegedly suffered by Groenewold.
Groenewold charged that "The noxious bells distract me while I work, disturb my work schedule, and have caused me great mental and emotional damage." He said in a "fit of rage at the discordant clatter of the carillons" he tore up an important report paper while not in control of his emotions.
University lawyers said they will claim Groenewold was not injured by the bells, and that any nervous condition he possesses is not caused by the carillon. They were to seek dismissal of the charges, claiming that the bells are not a nuisance but a beautiful campus addition.
NORTH CAROLINA—Theft of furniture was troubling authorities at the University of North Carolina. A sofa, three end tables, and a table lamp had disappeared from the social room of Whitehead dormitory.
No one knew who had hauled off the furniture, and the opinion was that medical students who live in the dormitory were not responsible. Ray Jefferies, assistant to the dean, thought "somebody's furnishing an apartment somewhere." Pending more information about the theft, the social room was locked.
BY CHUCK MILLEROK
It's too bad the now-potent Wildcats down the river had to suffer from 0-34 drubbing to Oklahoma.
One Man's Opinion
For a victory in that contest would have enabled the Aggies to sew up the Big Seven flag and a trip to Miami Jan. 1 for the Orange Bowl. It would have been a fitting climax for one of the biggest comebacks in college football history and might have enabled K-State mentor Bill Meek to be placed in the Leahy-Wilkinson-Munn circle of coaching greats.
By CHUCK MORELOCK
Nobody can deny that Meek has done a tremendous job in lifting the once clawless Cats from the gridion depths. Put the publicity resulting from a bowl trip would enable him to achieve even more fame as the man who put Kansas State on the football map.
One almost felt like pinching himself when he saw the Wildcats perform Saturday afternoon. This outfit didn't faintly resemble Aggie squads of 1951 and 1952. Gone was that heretofore punchless offense, that leaky defense. The souped-up Wildcats were out for blood and got it. As one area sportswriter put it, "The Jayhawkers received the worst 7-0 licking in their history."
It would be unfair to acuse the Jayhawks of listless play, as many did after the game. When a halfback is battered to the turf by five tacklers, he isn't going to be full of the proverbial pep and fire. Linemen won't be going at full force after being flattened by a host of blockers for the sixth and seventh time.
Kansas was lucky to escape with this narrow loss. The Wildcats from the opening whistle were a far superior team, both in spirit and technical ability. They hawkers with their trap plays and end runs. Fundamentally, they were far out in front.
Kansas' biggest weakness was a lack of a "holler guy", someone to take charge when the going was rough. KU didn't loaf, rather, the team seemed to be in a state of confusion most of the afternoon.
This nightmarish season should be changed next year. One of the big reasons will be the return of Bud Laughlin at fullback. Another is that this fall's frost team was undefeated. And the 1953 varsity sophomores should be toughened by '54.
The Aggies, on the other hand, lose most of their first-stringers. With new Jayhawker playing talent and a coaching switch, it might easily take the Cats nine more years before they can whip KU again.
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LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Dick Bibler
"Watch out for that wise-guy trombone player when you're twirling over on the right flank."
Do-or-Die Meeting Looms For Kansas GOP Leaders
Actually this could be a do-or-die meeting for the Kansas GOP. It is facing a stormy and indignant group of voters in the state.
Kansas Republicans hope their selection of this Friday (one of those unlucky 13ths) for their party gatherings will not be an indication of Republican fortunes in the state for the next few years.
According to all reports the voters of Kansas are still satisfied with the Republican administration in Washington. They still are waiting for some of the campaign promises to be carried out, but they are patient.
Not so with state leaders. The people of Kansas have witnessed the leaders of the Republican party in their solled linen in the past year.
The big question now is will they forgive and forget? This meeting will be the first effort of the state machine to put itself in order.
2. Elect a new state chairman.
1. Plan a new headquarters organization.
3. Look the group over for harmonious elements to keep the group from falling apart at the seams.
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the selection of a new state chairman, will probably make the most news. The other points, things Republicans themselves don't even like to talk about, will not gain too much attention.
The new chairman who is selected will probably be one of the most worried individuals in Kansas until he is replaced in the party council meeting next August.
He will receive no salary (at least all indications point that way now). He will have to be a virtual giant to bring all the discontented groups back into the party.
About 1,500 people are expected to attend the $25-a-plate dinner in Topeka. Most of them will probably attend the function with the plan in mind to make concessions for the party good.
This dinner could be the start of a new Republican era in Kansas, with an inspired and hardworking party. On the other hand, it could be the start of the end of the Republican party in Kansas.
—Ken Coy.
The cigar smoke must get pretty thick about this time of year, the building and grounds offices with no lawns to water and no trees to transplant. Just wait till spring, boys.
Short Ones
Everyone's wild about Harry again, particularly since they think he may have tried to pull a whitewash deal over Harry Dexter White. (This looks like a "Harry" affair.)
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Definition: A flunk is that state of affairs that many students laugh about until mid semester when surprised parents begin to receive messages from the University.
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Individuals worried about having snow or rain for the football game this weekend can rest easy. It won't come until the homecoming game against Missouri the following week.
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The Western Civilization department is now offering lectures and review sessions. They had to do something to offer competition for a private individual who is teaching their course in three easy lessons.
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The Sour Owl's page on "UDK Goofs" reminds us of a headline in another paper in this area that stated "Nixon to People." Is that like the goose on a crowded subway?
Oh. Well. We'd rather play basketball anyway.