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University Daily Kansan
Monday, Dec. 10, 1951
PUTTING THE FINISHING TOUCHES on the giant Christmas tree in Strong rotunda are Elden Tefft (on the scaffold) and John D. Parks, design instructors. The tree was decorated Saturday and is now revolving for all to see. There are about 20 dozen silver ornaments on the tree, along with many packages and lights—Kansan photo by Al Marshall.
The Christmas season will get under way at the University this week with two music events in Hoch auditorium.
Christmas At KU To Start With Two Musical Events
The University chorus, under the direction of Clayton Krehbiel, instructor of music education, will present "The Christmas Oratorio" by J. S. Bach at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
This chorus of 180 voices will be making its formal debut since its organization this fall.
Soloists for the oratorio will be Phyllis McFarland, soprano; Polly Owen, alto; Richard Wright, tenor; and Maurice Casey, bass all students in the School of Fine Arts.
The orchestra has been especially arranged for accompaniment by organ and two pianos, which will be played by Stanford Lehmberg, College junior, and Barbara Thompson and Donna Hobein, education juniors.
On Sunday the School of Fine Arts will present the University Christmas Vespers at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Approximately 300 persons will take part in this program which annually attracts an audience of about 6,000 persons.
In Sunday's performance, the A Cappella choir, directed by Professor Swarthout, the KU Symphony orchestra, conducted by Mr. Krehiel, and the University organ, played by Prof. Laurel E. Anderson,
will provide the musical setting.
The tableaux have been designed this year by Robert Green and Ray Ottinger, assistant professors in the School of Fine Arts. Stage sets and lighting will be furnished by the department of drawing and painting and the costumes and props by the department of design.
A new feature will be the presentation of the Memorial carillon preceding each Vespers program. The traditional playing of chorals and Christmas carols from the balcony of Hoch auditorium by a brass ensemble will be heard as usual this year.
The early afternoon Vespers program will be broadcast over University radio station KFKU from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
A fast dye for white camels was one of the camouflage projects developed by the defenders of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan during World War II.
Today is the third anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed by the United Nations three years ago.
United Nations Human Rights Mark 3rd Year
In a statement on the first anniversary of its adoption Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt said,
"Naturally, since people in different areas have different levels of development, it will not be understood in the same way in every area.
"But the acceptance of this document is one of the things most important to democracy everywhere. Democracy must prove that it has due consideration for the rights and freedoms of the individual," she said.
The charter was completed after years of thought and discussion. All nations contributed to some part of the declaration. In it are the combined experiences, morals, laws, aims, and beliefs of many peoples of many lands.
The charter states that all children are born equal; that every child has the right to an education, and that parents have the right to choose the school for their children.
This education should be free and compulsory. Higher education should be available to all who seek it. Admittance to higher schools and colleges should be on the basis of merit only.
Education in the schools should promote the ideals of the United Nations Charter towards understanding, tolerance, friendship, and peace among all nations, races, and religions.
UN's thoughts toward education are only one phase of a gigantic movement toward the highest goal of all-Equality among people, regardless of race, creed, or color. This should apply everywhere in the world.
Mrs. Roosevelt, chairman of a commission working toward the acceptance by all nations of the declaration says, "The people must accept and respect these rights and freedoms in their own communities, and in their own lives, and by so doing, create countries, and in time, a world where such freedoms are a reality." ___
ASC Treasurer Makes Report
The following figures represent the All-Student council financial report through the first week of December:
Deficit from 1950-51 $ 660.42
Receipts
Transfer of Funds from
Reserve... $ 603.28
Activity Tickets (summer)... 376.60
Activity Tickets (fall)... 2,280.00
Social Fines... 25.00
Receipts Transfer of Funds from
Total Receipts $3,341.98
Deficit 660.42
Disbursements
Total ... $2,681.56
ASC Business Expense...$ 34.51
Conferences...34.86
Election Expense...38.61
Jayhawk Nibble...182.69
Traditions...189.12
Misc. Expense...5.10
Upstream...300.00
AWS...190.00
Forensic League...110.00
ISA...175.00
International Club...125.00
Engineering Council...100.00
Engineering Exposition...350.00
Statewide Activities...200.00
YWCA...250.00
Phi Lambda Upsilon...25.00
Total Disbursements ...$2,309.89
Balance on Hand ... $ 371.67
Dean Werries, Treasurer
News Roundup
Pike In Collision With Boat
Caddillac. Mich.-(U.R.)-Dale Priest and his brother. Harold caught a nine-pound, 36-inch northern pike with an assist from a motor boat. The brothers netted the fish when they found it floating and unconscious, apparently struck by a boat.
UN Issues Near Ultimatum Over Prisoner Exchange
Panmunjom, Korea—(U.R.)-The United Nations accused the Communists today of blackmail "a thousand times more repulsive" than that of the lowest gangsters and demanded the Reds begin talks tomorrow on an exchange of war prisoners.
Vice Admiral C. Turner Joy, head of the UN truce delegation, couched his demand for prisoner discussions in terms approaching an ultimatum.
But Brig, Gen. William P. Muckols, spokesman for the delegation, later told newsmen there is nothing the Allies can do about it at this stage if the Reds reject the demand.
Typhoon Adds To Volcano Disaster
Manila, Philippines—(U.P.)—A typhoon struck the central Philippines today and caused at least three deaths as six new eruptions shook Mt. Hibok-Hibok on Camiguin island and sprayed more lava and ash over the area where 1,200 to 2,000 persons died last week.
A United Press correspondent said the six eruptions occurred in rapid succession this morning, sending up towering columns of smoke and flame which mushroomed like an atomic explosion.
Paris—(U.P).The big four powers completed today a report on their secret 10-day disarmament talks. General Assembly President Luis Padilla Nervo predicted the report will have "serious and great significance."
The Mexican diplomat, who acted as chairman of the big four meetings, said East-West disagreements still exist on a number of issues of major importance.
Big Four Complete Disarmament Talk
Washington—(U.P.)—President Truman called in his top advisors today to plan for the coming showdown in the Korean truce talks and to deal with the political crisis brought on by nationwide tax scandals.
Bankruptcy Firm Paid Big Dividends
Philadelphia, Pa.—(U.P.)—National Democratic chairman Frank E. McKinney and Indiana Democratic committeeman Frank M. McHale reaped $74,000 apiece from $1,000 each invested in a now bankrupt firm, according to sworn testimony before a federal bankruptcy referee.
The transactions were revealed, Deininger said, in testimony by Frank Cohen, head of the Empire Tractor Corp. of Philadelphia, which went into bankruptcy on Oct. 29, 1948, one year after completion of the deal.
Truman In Confab With Top Advisors
Cairo Egypt—(U.P.)The Egyptian cabinet announced today that it will meet Tuesday—normally an official holiday—to consider breaking diplomatic relations with Britain.
Hermiston, Ore.—(U.P.)—A 51-year-old farmer, Norman V. Ford, was pulled alive today from a caved-in well 20 feet below the surface of the ground where he had been trapped more than 17 hours.
His son, Leon, 18, with whom he had been digging the well on their farm at about 11 a.m. Sunday, had braced his back for nearly seven hours against a board support that threatened to collapse and suffocate the father.
Man Buried 17 Hours Owes Life To Son
Egyptians Slate Crucial Meeting
Wish Your Friends a Special Merry Christmas
Everyone has friends who are too close for just a Christmas card. Give them a personalized wish for a Merry Christmas. Bring them to dinner at the Castle Tea Room.
The Castle Tea Room 1307 Mass.
Phone 149