UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1951
PAGE EIGHT
Teletype Mechanic Invades Blair House Inner Sanctum
Washington (U.P.)—John O. Brady is a slim, sandy-haired tele-
type mechanic who works for United Press.
The other day, he got an assignment to install a U.P. news ticker machine in Blair house for President Truman's use. He arranged an appointment, climbed into a taxi—and here, in his own words, is how it feels to visit where the president lives:
"Blair house," I said to the driver.
"What house"?
Blair "house," I said to her. She turned around and looked at me.
"Blair house," Isaid an importanlly as possible.
The cabbie must have thought I was a big shot because he said, "Yes sir," and took off like a jet plane. We got to Blair house in about two minutes. I stepped out of the cab, paid off the driver, and turned around to find two big guards looking me over.
the over
"Wadda you want, buddy?"
Wadda you! I explained I wanted to go into Eliaan and to install a teletype. They asked for identification so I hauled out every card in my wallet. Finally they took me to the little guard house where one of them phoned the man I was supposed to see and confirmed my appointment.
Once inside Blair house, two ushers took me in tow and we started out to the president's study. En route, I took a few hasty genders at the place. The first thing that struck me was that Blair house seems to be all living rooms. We walked through three sitting rooms and I saw three more off the corridors.
The furniture is neat, but kind of old-fashioned and not as snazzy as I expected. Some house servants were busy cleaning in one of the rooms although I could swear it didn't seem to need any cleaning. In one of the rooms I spotted a grand piano. I half way expected Margaret to show up and start practicing but she didn't.
For that matter, I didn't see the president either. He already had left for the White House office when I got to his study and met an electrician there. The two of us started working on where to put the machine. I was busy but I sneaked a look around. A couple of nice couches and easy chairs. The president's desk was covered with gadgets and I noticed most of them had his initials on them. The biggest object was a barometer.
When we decided where to put the machine, I asked if I could call my office. A guard said, "Sure, use the president's phone," so I sat down where Harry sits and phoned in. I had to resist the temptation to tell them where I was sitting.
The walls were lined with books but I didn't get a chance to see what Mr. Truman's reading tastes were
I told my wife about Blair house when I got home. I was just getting wound up about how the secret service didn't phase me when she asked what kind of drapes Mrs. Truman had on the windows.
"I didn't notice," I said.
"You're not very observant," said my wife.
Emporia Minister To Be KU Speaker
Steven J. Williams, minister of the First Congregational church, Emporia, will be the Religious Emphasis week speaker for the Congregational student group.
The Rev. Mr. Williams was born in Nottingham, England, but moved to the United States as a young child. He was graduated from Carleton college, Northfield, Minn., and from Chicago Theological seminary
He preached seven years in Russell, Kan., then moved to Emporia in 1942. During the war he spent two years as an army chaplain in the Philippine islands and Japan. Following the war he returned to Emporia.
In 1949 he was voted "outstanding man" in Emporia. He is president of the Emporia Rotary club and serves on the boards for the Community Chest, Girl Scouts, and Red Cross and on various state boards of the Congregational church.
250 Witness Ring Ceremony
More than 250 persons witnessed the enactment of one of the navy's oldest traditions March 2 when the midshipmen of the University's navy R.O.T.C. unit held its first annual observance of the navy ring dance.
The dance was from 9 p.m. to midnight in the drill hall of the Military Science building.
Thirty-two junior and senior middies and their dates participated in the colorful ceremony which marked official recognition of the midshipman's scholastic standing entitling him to wear the class ring.
A giant replica of the class ring, more than nine feet high and weighing more than 400 pounds, was the center of activity during the ceremony.
While the band played "Anchors Aweigh" each couple approached the giant ring. The woman dipped the midshipman's class ring into water from the seven seas. The couple then entered the giant ring and the woman placed the class ring on the midshipman's finger. They embraced and left the ring.
If the couple came out of the ring alongside each other, this was just another date. If the man came out first, they were going steady. If the woman came out first, they were engaged. If they backed out of the ring, they were married and this meant immediate expulsion from the unit.
Flu Shots Available Now Through Friday
One hundred nineteen persons has received influenza vaccinations by 11:30 am today. The vaccinations are being given in the rotunda of Strong hall by Mrs. Dayle Bockhurst, a registered nurse from the Watkins hospital staff.
Vaccinations will continue in Strong hall today from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Stations will operate on the campus each day this week according to following schedule: Tuesday, Strong hall rotunda; Wednesday, Marvin hall; Thursday, Lindley hall; and Friday. Union lounge
Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson, director of University health service, said the vaccination was harmless and he urged everyone to get a flu shot.
Dates Are Set For Testing Of Pre-Meds
The medical college admission test will be given at the University of Kansas on Saturday, May 12 and Monday. No. 5 the guidance bureau has announced.
This test is required for admission to all schools of medicine approved by the Association of American colleges.
Applications for the test in May must reach the Educational Testing Service in New Jersey on or before Saturday, April 28, and for the November test, on or before Monday, Oct. 22.
Dr. Franklin D. Murphy, dean of the School of Medicine, urges all students who plan to make application for the 1952 freshman class in medicine to take the test in May. Scores will then be available for consideration for the 1952 class. Because this test is administered nation-wide, late applications are not accepted, Dr. Murphy said.
The applications and bulletins of information may be obtained in the office of the School of Medicine,104 Haworth hall, or from the Guidance Bureau, Strong hall annex B.
Dinner To Be Thursday
The spring Upsetmail dinner will be held at 6 p. m. Thursday at the Community building, Albert Roland, Upsetmail editor, announced today.
Tickets will be sold today and Tuesday for $1.25 a person at the Union building, Roland said. Francis Heller, assistant professor of political science, and Orient Lee, visiting professor of history, will open discussion on "Alternatives in Asia" at the dinner. Stanley Kelley, political editor of Upstream magazine, will moderate the discussion which is open to everyone present.
The Upstream staff will cook and serve the dinner themselves, Roland said.
Weekend College Basketball Results
Bradley 71, Tulsa 42
Oklahoma A & M. 50, St. Louis 29
Iowa 65, Michigan State 52
Indiana 57, Michigan 42
No. Carolina St. 67, Duke 63
Vanderbilt 61, Duke 61
Vanderbilt 61, Kentucky 57
Brigham Young 69, Utah 50
Columbia 63, Penn 58
Wyoming 53, Utah State 49
Illinois 80, Northwestern 76
Stanford 57, California 56
Hamline 28, St. John's (Minn.) 19
KU's Third Road Show Starts Here March 14
For the third straight year, a road show tour of a student dramatic production will be sponsored by the speech and drama department. Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" will be presented this year.
The first plot concerns the wedding plans of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and the Amazon queen, Hippolyta. The second plot embraces Oberon, king of the fairies in the forest, and his queen, Titania. Third plot involves Bottom the Weaver and his group of rustic players.
Each of the three plots is being directed and rehearsed separately. Later they will be synthesized into composite rehearsals.
Bookings for the show have been arranged by Guy V. Keeler, director of the Extension lecture course bureau.
This year's two-week trip is the' most ambitious program so far attempted, Harold Harvey, director of the show, said today. Twelve cities and towns in Kansas and Oklahoma will be played by the K.U. troupe.
Considered by many literary historians to have been Shakespeare's first really successful play, "Midsummer Night's Dream" is distinguished by three separate plots woven together.
Museum Holds Lawrence History
Addition To Constitution Unimportant KU Political Science Professors Say
The settlement of Lawrence was made during great excitement. Kansas was subject to border trouble over slavery. William Clark Quantrill and his men burned the city. The Lawrence room records the dangers and sacrifices made by the founders at such times.
The history of Lawrence since 1854 is portrayed by pictures and relics in the Lawrence room, a small museum located on the top floor of Watson library.
Miss Carrie M. Watson, University librarian from 1887 to 1921, began the Lawrence room. Miss Watson, a child at the time of Quantrill's raids, was a pioneer settler's daughter.
The family of Amos Lawrence, for whom the city is named, gave an oil
Relics and records belonging to Charles Robinson, first governor of Kansas, were given to Miss Watson in 1927 by Dr. F. W. Blackmar, executor of the Robinson estate. Included in this collection are several pictures, a gun, and other relics.
James W. Drury, assistant professor: "The amendment itself reflects an unwillingness to trust the voters as to whether or not they really want a man to be president for three terms. One interesting potential effect of the amendment is how it may affect the degree to which a president may be regarded as a party leader during a second term when it is known that he will not run for a third term. It is a relatively unimportant amendment in relation to others. It is definitely inspired in part by the Republicans in an anti-Roosevelt attitude."
J. Eldon Fields, associate professor: "The main fault is that it will weaken the president during his second term. I believe it gives the public a feeling that nobody is indispensable. It does not vitally affect the country either way."
Mr. Lawrence was treasurer for the New England Emigrant Aid company. In addition to his pictures, there are pictures of other officers in the company, Eli Thayer and William Spooner. Dr. Charles Robinson and Charles H. Branscomb, who selected the settlement site, are also pictured.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution, recently ratified by 36 states, is of no great importance in the opinion of five professors of the political science department.
painting of Mr. Lawrence to the collection.
Under the new amendment no president can be elected for more than two terms. It became law this week when Utah became the 36th state to make the ratification. The five professors commenting on the amendment said:
Walter E. Sandelius, professor:
"I could not get too enthused over the amendment. It does no great harm. It does no great good. There are matters which warrant the attention of Americans more and are not getting it."
Quantrill's picture is shown and his six-shooter is among the reliés. There is a picture of the Eldridge hotel and its surrounding area as it was burned out by Quantrill and his men. There is also a list of the men who died in the raid.
Historical newspapers are shown with pictures of their publishers. Josiah Miller and R. G. Elliott, publishers of the Kansas Pre State,
The play will be presented in Fraser theater Wednesday, March 14, through Saturday, March 17. This is one week later than was previously announced in the fall schedule of plays. Itinerary for the road show is as follows:
There are pictures of settlers sent out by the company. These settlers, the second party to come here, formed a town organization and elected officers. There is also a picture of the city as it looked in 1854.
Tom Rea, instructor in speech and drama, is directing the portion concerning the court lovers, Theseus and Hippolyta. Harold Harvey, instructor in speech and drama, is directing the fairies and the elves. Dan Palmquist, instructor in speech and drama, is directing Bottom's crew of rustic players.
March 21—Iola; March 28—Pittsburg; March 29—Coffeyville; March 30—Independence; March 31—Miami. Okla.
April 1—Claremore, Okla.; April 2—Bartlesville, Okla.; April 3—Welington; April 4—Newton; April 5—Marion; April 6—Stafford or Ellinwood; April 7—Ft. Riley.
G. W. Brown's picture hangs over a copy of the Herald of Freedom, published Dec. 1, 1855. The Kansas Tribune issue of July 14, 1855, is shown with its publisher, John Speer. This issue is entirely devoted to the July 4th oration of Charles Robinson.
are shown with a copy of their first edition dated Jan. 3, 1855.
A cannon named Old Sacramento, first to fire a shot against slavery in the United States is on display. It was first used in the battle of the Mexican war, then stored in the Liberty, Mo., armory. The cannon was brought into border fighting by a pro-slavery man and was used against the Free State hotel.
Miss Maud Smelser, accession librarian, is now in charge of the Lawrence room. Anyone wishing to see the room may call at the office of the Kansas room during the day, and Miss Smelser will open the room, which is kept locked.
A good many visitors from over the United States come to see the room, Miss Smelser said.
Edwin O. Stene, professor: "It won't make any difference in years to come. There probably won't be any president physically or politically able to run for and win a third term. It may remove some of the uncertainty which exists during the president's third term. It does not on the whole excite me one way or the other."
Francis Heller, assistant professor: "Our constitution amendment process is not set to consider actual consultation of the people. The last time (1940) the people had a chance to express their opinions, they gave one answer. In this amendment they gave another. The fear of arbitrary government, which led to the enactment of this amendment, might invite consideration of the desirability of curbs on unreasonable exercise of the power of the legislature. The amendment tends to impose limitations upon one branch of the government while at the same time another branch seems to remove itself from the immediacy of the electorate."
Insurance Bonus Goes To GI's Soon
Most veterans will receive payment of the recently announced life insurance dividend within 10 days of their policy anniversary date, according to George Starkey, director of the Lawrence office of Veterans Affairs. It will not be necessary to apply for the dividend.
Veterans who have dropped policies since 1948 will receive a reduced amount. The average dividend will be $85.
Payments will begin in April and policy holders with anniversary dates in January, February, and March will receive their dividends first. Others will be delayed slightly.
For any information about the new divident payment, please contact the VA office at the new location, the new Lawrence city building.
BULLETIN
Clyde Lovellette, Kansas' outstanding care player in height and points, has been selected on Celtiers' All-American first team this year. Besides Lovellette the first five is composed of Bill Spivey, Kentucky; Gene Melchiore, Bradley; Sam Ranzino, North Carolina State; and BillMikky, Temple.
First and second team selections and district All-American teams will appear in the Colliers magazine for March 17.