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University Daily Kansan
Friday, Dec. 19, 1952
Little Man on Campus
by Dick Bibler
"Don't you worry about how they'll make a living—just stress the importance of a college education."
Ask Yourself Why? Then Be Careful
You pick up the newspaper and read: "Three Children Killed In Car Accident." Too bad, you mutter, and turn the page. But you can't turn this page. This time you are part of the accident; you are there.
You are the student hurrying home for the Christmas eve celebration, driving too fast. You look with horror at the tragedy you have caused. Blood on your face from the gash in your forehead doesn't impair your vision. The scene is seared into your brain.
You are the mother staring numbly at the three silent bodies of your children. The initial shock keeps you from feeling your own pains or from actually knowing. You don't see the people who have gathered around you to help. You hear only a dull noise as the ambulance pulls up beside the cars, its siren still screaming.
You are the nurse called from the surgical team to help with the injured. This is your first emergency call and for a second you swallow hard; then force yourself to do what you must.
You are the doctor, vainly trying to find a child's heart beat through your stethoscope. You move from one treatment table to another, but there is not even a feeble throb to give you hope. You cover each small body with a sheet and come from behind the screen to help with the others.
You are an attendant taking the mother from the emergency room. Her cuts have been treated and she has been given a strong sedative; but not strong enough. You hear her begging, pleading for news of her children. You think something about Christmas being a time to celebrate a birthday; but this mother holds hands with death instead. You try to reassure her, comfort her.
You are the father who comes in answer to a tragic call. There are packages and bundles in your arms. A few minutes ago you wondered why in heaven's name a woman can't be on time. She knew you had lots to do on Christmas eve. The packages are forgotten now. You have cried before, but not since you were a young boy. The doctor explains to you; tries to make you understand You, too, are numb. You are not interested in the "what," "who,' or "how." There is only one question you can ask—"WHY?"
-Lorena Barlow.
Koerper's Jayhawker Letter Rates Answer from Writer
Some answer should be made to the letter from Win Koerper that appeared in the Kansan Tuesday concerning the "Jayhawker issue."
Though Mr. Koerper is pained by our "tone of sarcasm" he seems fairly adept at the technique himself. And he has chosen to get personal about it.
We have no feud with Mr. Koerper. We merely want to air a problem that most everyone thinks needs airing. That problem is the Jayhawker yearbook—why it isn't a better book for the money that goes into it.
We did not intend to "distort" the truth or "misrepresent" the facts—although Mr. Koerper seems to have done a good job of just that in his letter in at least one place.
He says for example that the book's $1,000 profits remained after expenses and bonuses were paid. On the contrary, the figures in the business office indicate that after the $1,039 profit was figured in June, the yearbook chiefs requested a 10 per cent bonus from this amount and received it—$150 apiece. And there are still a few bills outstanding against last year's Jayhawker.
The argument that $1,000 profits could not be estimated at the beginning of the yegr or spent on the last issue is also a good one except that it misses the point. We said—and meant—that all the money made—including the profits and the $1,000 given to Koerper and his business manager in salaries and bonuses last year—should go into the making of a better yearbook—into the permanent Jayhawker fund.
No part of it should be doled out in gifts to staff members by an advisory board without the consent of the ASC, as was done last year. We see that in the ASC bill raising the salaries this year—such bonuses will be checked from now on by the Council.
one of several illustrations that were used to show the inconsistencies of student activity salaries. The point was that editing the Jayhawker is a student "activity" and participation in this activity should not be paid for. If it is, the council should be consistently generous with the students' money and should have annual salaries for cheer leaders; ASC, Student Union and AWS presidents, as well as for Kansan editors. But Mr. Koerper challenged the proposal only for Kansan salaries.
Secondly, Debater Koerper chose to counter only
His argument that the Kansan editor gets grade points is true-he gets one-but that's the way the Journalism school operates. Work on the Kansan is a laboratory experience for students who plan to make a career of newspaper work.Maybe the Jayhawker could benefit too if it were staffed by students in a laboratory writing course with credits.
We will not discuss the relative merits of dollars and grade points, though we fail to see how the Kansan editor's one hour's credit equals the Jayhawk editor's $500.
We maintain that there is much to be desired in the business management of the book and that few know where the money goes. Hopeful indications are seen in the efforts of Frank Norris this year to set up an adequate bookkeeping system-but this record system is long overdue.
As for our "closed shop" argument—this was just one point brought out about the limited nature of the book. True, the Jayhawker board selects the most qualified person for the editor's job. But it seems obvious that these same experienced people have had the breaks in the past—the opportunities and lesser appointments that are necessary to gain the "experience" necessary for the big bear's job.
Mr. Koerper's argument that a "hundred or more students" are considered for important jobs is a little hard to take. -Dot Taylor
Flashbacks DECEMBER 19 25 Years. Ages.
The third anniversary of radio station KFKU will be celebrated this evening with a "rally" program.
The concluding part of the annual Christmas tree program will be held outdoors in front of Blake hall tonight. The first part of the program will be held in Fraser chapel.
10 Years Ago
A committee of student representatives of Hill organizations met to discuss plans for "repudiating the mob action as representative of the student body." A group of students had protested the short Christmas holiday. A petition will be formulated asking the University Senate to reconsider its action in voting down two proposed resolutions granting students an extended vacation. (The Senate reconsidered and extended the vacation from four days to one week).
5 Years Ago
Gov. Frank Carlson telephoned Russell L. Wiley, professor of band and orchestra, to tell him that the revised goal of $18,000 needed to send the band to the Orange Bowl football game had been reached.
University nurses today took influenza vaccine to the organized houses on the Hill and gave the shots.
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Letters
ASC Head Outlines Position
To the Editor of the Daily Kansan;
1. The Kansan violated its policy as stated in its constitution in not remaining neutral in political editorializing. Admittedly the editors wrote as individuals but the fact remains that the presentation appeared to be the opinion of the paper.
I have, on several occasions, been misquoted, misinterpreted, or falsely quoted which has led to several misunderstandings between the Kansan and myself. It is my feeling that a point by point explanation of the editorial policy and editorial board of the Kansan is necessary.
2. The Kansan was admittedly under some pressure when they formed the editorial board; however, my feeling is that they have taken a very progressive step in insuring that the editors shall be responsible to the Kansan board. Actually the control of the students over the Kansan was increased rather than decreased since the power of veto was placed in the hands of a board of students rather than the Dean of the School of Journalism.
3. The proposed review board, if passed by the Kansan board, will have many mutual advantages. Not only will it be an indicator opinion of the policy and presentation of the Kansan but also it will afford an opportunity for the Kansan to explain its problems and policies.
4. The ASC in its motion did not vote to censor the Kansan as many
As to particular issues I was quoted as saying that the Kansan's presentation of the housing problem was detrimental to public relations. This is a completely false statement. I have even gone to the point of stating that the Kansan presented the picture of need of housing very adequately with good editoriality.
The council agreed to this instruction and tied the vote 11 to 11. I broke this tie with a "no" vote because I felt that few knew enough of the issue. These facts were neglected in the Kansan's stories.
I have on two occasions criticized Miss Mary Cooper for her editorials on the appointment of the housing committee. She had not, to my knowledge, investigated the particulars behind the appointments nor the duties of this committee.
"that the ASC go on record or opposing censorship of the UDK."
students thought. The motion was stated as follows:
"Yes means in favor of the motion. No does not mean that you favor censorship, but that you do not know enough about the issue."
Many members felt that they did not know enough about the issue to vote intelligently; others felt it was not our place to consider it while some felt this was a proper stand for the ASC to take. I instructed the vote as follows:
I am very desirous of having good student housing on the campus and I am in complete accord with the philosophy of the University Planning Committee concerning housing. I feel that the committee can organize an overall housing program
I am not unwilling to accept any and all criticism, in fact I welcome it, if it is well-founded in fact and the issue well understood by those concerned. I feel that on all controversial issues that I have a right to express the meaning of my statements. I hope that this has helped to create a better understanding between the Kansan and me. I hope to look forward to cooperation from the Kansan to aid in the solution of many of the problems of the University.
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Wm. J. Wilson President of ASC