Topeka, Ks.
Daily hansan
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Monday, March 2, 1953
50th Year, No.96
Kansan photo by Jerry Knudso
INTERMISSION INACTIVITY—Some of the 5,000 students and visitors who were present at the opening of the new Student Union building Friday rest on their laurels during the intermission ceremonies in the new ballroom. Miss Alice Force, fine arts sophomore, is giving a monologue, "In the Good Old Summertime."
Tidelands Issue Set for Congress
Washington, —(U.P.)- Republican Congressional leaders said after a White House call today that they expect to pass Hawaiian statehood and tidelaws legislation in three weeks.
They said also they expect President Eisenhower to submit no later than next week a reorganization plan raising the Federal Security agency to cabinet level.
Prospects for the Hawaiian statehood and tidelands oil bills were discussed by house speaker Joseph W. Martin, Jr., (R-Mass.) and Senate Republican leader Robert A. Taft after the President's regular Monday morning conference with Republican congressional leaders.
Appearing before the Senate Interior committee, which is considering legislation covering the tidelands. Mr. Brownell said the states should be granted "only such authority as is required to administer and develop natural resources" in the lands.
More Drizzle Expected On Top of 3-Inch Fall
Three inches of snow and sleet fell in Lawrence yesterday and today according to C. J. Posey, Lawrence volunteer weather observer.
A freezing drizzle late last night covered the area with a thin sheet of ice. The snowfall provided welcome moisture for Kansas and Oklahoma wheatlands, but heavier falls elsewhere stopped traffic and caused at least 10 deaths.
Alice Joan Worthington, college sophomore, suffered a broken wrist when she fell on the ice near the Congregational church. She was treated and released from Watkins Memorial hospital.
Two students were injured yesterdays in accidents due to the icy conditions, Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson, director of the student health service, said today.
Mary Beth Moore, college senior,
suffered bruises when the car she
was driving skidded on a bridge near
Baldwin yesterday.
were Springfield, Ill., eight inches;
Springfield, Mo., six inches; Terre Haute, Ind., seven inches.
Cities recording heavy snowfalls
The weather bureau expects cloudiness in western Kansas and in the eastern part of the state tonight and tomorrow. Tomorrow should be warmer, although a very light freezing drizzle is expected to hit this end of the state during the night.
in northwest Kansas the low tonight is to be between 10 and 20 degrees above zero. Wednesday's high for this area should be in the 30s.
Rangoon, Burma — (U.P.)— Two Soviet Russian embassy officials were shot and seriously wounded by a Burmese Army sentry today when they ignored a challenge to halt at the entrance to a restricted military area.
Russians Shot by Sentry
Huge Crowd Thrilled by New Union
"It is great!" "Much more than I expected." "The finest recreational facilities I have ever seen."
These and many more favorable comments were heard Friday night at the Union opening, where 5,000 students and visitors became one gigantic crowd of amazed and pleased spectators.
pleased spectators.
Frank Burge, Union building director, said, "It was certainly gratifying to all of the staff to have a chance to see the enthusiastic acceptance of the building on the part of the students and the University family," he said.
Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy said "It was one of the most successful University affairs that I have had knowledge of, since becoming a student in the '30s, and since becoming chancellor. On no occasion have the students seemed to have as good a time except at an athletic contest. At Sunday's open house, Lawrence townpeople were bubbling over with enthusiastic comments. They have a sense of pride in such a fine building."
facilities offered in the building."
facilities offered in the building. Clayton Krehbiel, assistant professor of music education said "It's great. All requirements for having a good time are filled by the Union building."
Jane Henry, college freshman from Topeka, who was named Miss Student Union of 1953, said "I didn't expect anything this wonderful. I am happy that I am only a freshman, for I have more than three years in which to enjoy all the
Georgia O'Daniel, college sophomore, said "The Union is perfect in every way. Everything was finished in the best way possible for the most enjoyment. It is very elaborate."
Charles Morelock, journalism senior, mentioned that "The Union is a big improvement both for KU and for student recreation. The crowd was very enthusiastic, as it had reason to be."
5,000 Attend Union Opening
Bv ED HOWARD
After long months of watching and waiting, about 5,000 students and faculty joined in officially opening the Memorial Union building Friday night in ceremonies in the main lounge.
Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy presented the building to Philip Kassebaum, college senior. Student Union Activities chairman, "For you, the students' use and pleasure. It indeed belongs to you," Chancellor Murphy said.
Kassebaum then introduced Jane Henry as Miss Student Union of 1953. Miss Henry, college freshman, is from Topeka. She presented gavel blocks, made of the marble that went into construction of the building, to presidents of 23 student organizations on the campus. The blocks are inscribed with "Kansas Memorial Union—1953" on a brass plate.
plate.
Kassebaum introduced Dr. W. J. Baumgartner, professor emeritus of zoology, who was the original instigator for the Union building in 1927. Dr. Baumgartner said, "The Union is yours—use it, but never abuse it."
Johnny Elliott and his band played in the ballroom, where a good part of the activity was centered.
The card room also was very popular and the games were crowded until closing time.
Another room visitors enjoyed was the Music room and its adjoining room, the Browsing room. They have wall-to-wall carpeting, comfortable chairs, good music and books.
Many persons found the free bowling and pocket billiards in the recreation room to their liking, and kept the alleys and tables busy all night.
nigh.
The floor show in the ballroom with George Michale, business junior, as master of ceremonies had spectators sitting on the floor, standing around the sides of the room, and watching from the balcony. Otis Simpson, bass, after singing "Old Man River," was called back to sing "Trees."
The Roger Vaughan quintet sang "Mood Indigo," and "Dream." Constance Tatum, fine arts freshman, sang "Birth of the Blues," and for an encore, "Kiss Me."
The Scotchmen quartet sang "I Had a Dream, Dear," "Someone My Gal," "German Band," "Good-night Little Girl," "Blues," and "Daddy Get Your Baby Out of Jail."
Alice Foree, fine arts sophomore,
--gave a reading, "In the Good Old Summertime." Peggy Hughes and Mary Taggart, college sophomores, presented a dance, "Penguins at the Waldorf."
Referendum Election Scheduled March 11
A referendum election will take place Wednesday, March 11, Bob Worcester, All Student Council elections committee chairman, said today.
Voting will be done by stating preference of four alternatives. Alternatives are either of two campus political reorganization plans, leaving the ASC as it now is, or dissolving of the ASC and transfer of its powers to Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy.
--gave a reading, "In the Good Old Summertime." Peggy Hughes and Mary Taggart, college sophomores, presented a dance, "Penguins at the Waldorf."
College Daze Tryouts To Be Held This Week
Tryouts will be held four days this week for the College Daze dance production "The Potter's Tragedy," Kirt Walling, director-producer of the show, said today.
The tryouts will be held 7-10 p.m.
Monday, 3-6 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday, and 9-noon Saturday in
the Student Union building. Rooms
for tryouts will be posted each day
on the Union bulletin board.
Saturday's events centered around a square dance in the ballroom, and a sock dance in the Kansas room. Five squares were formed at the square dance. Orville Harsch and Leonard Ostlund, graduate students, called the dances.
The Open House Sunday was limited because of bad weather.
A series of paintings, including a Norman Rockwell original, "The Spirit of Kansas City." was viewed by visitors throughout the weekend. The Rockwell painting was loaned by the Hallmark Greeting Card company of Kansas City. Other paintings were loaned by the Nelson Gallery of Art, Kansas City.
-Kansan Photo by Chuck Zuegner
ON, YOU HUSKIES!—Lorene Locke, college sophomore, and James Phillips, education senior, are probably thinking about the lamb-and-lion personality of March as they walk through Fowler grove.