University 45th Year No.155 Monday, May 24, 1948 Daily Kansan STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Big 7 Ruling Gyps Veterans--Davis
Eligibility Re-defined To Eliminate Frosh, Junior College Competition
World War II veterans who returned to college on the promise that they would be allowed four years of varsity athletic competition in the Big Seven conference were betrayed over the weekend by Big Seven faculty representatives, W. W. Davis, University faculty representative who opposed the new ruling, believes.
"It is a dirty gyp to the veterans. Although our rules allowed veterans four years of varsity competition, we now bring in these new interpretations of 'participation' which had never been counted before." Mr. Davis said.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott, in a statement released this morning, emphasized the remarks of Mr. Davis and added, "Because I feel so strongly the injustice of these actions, I am contacting the other presidents of the Big Seven institutions, asking them to give consideration to these decisions, and to inform me of their official positions in the matter.
The new ruling, introduced at the Spring meeting by Sam Shirky, faculty representative of the University of Missouri, re-defines participation in computing eligibility of men who entered school (any school) before May 1, 1947. It states that:
"The University of Kansas protests vigorously these retroactive and discriminatory decisions of the Big Seven faculty advisers against a group of our veteran athletes."
1. Participation on a freshman team that played other freshman teams counts as varsity competition.
2. All years of participation on any junior college team will now count as varsity competition (the old conference rule states that the first year of junior college competition shall NOT count as varsity competition by the Big Seven).
Regarding the status of athletes who entered college after May 1, 1947, the new rule limits them to three years of varsity competition.
"The new Fuling defining 'participation' is not in accordance with our practice down through the years,' Davis said.
The school hardest hit by the new ruling is Kansas, whose championship football team will probably lose Don Fambrough, Marvin Small, Bill Hogan, Tom Scott, and Gene Sherwood, and perhaps others.
Kansas State which also opposes the ruling, will lose their all-American basketball star, Howard Shannon. The other football team that is seriously affected by the ruling is Oklahoma, co-champion last year, according to Davis.
J. V. Sikes, new Jayhawker head football coach, shares the opinion expressed by Davis that the ruling is grossly unfair to veterans, breaking a promise to them.
While none of the University's basketball players will be affected by the ruling, Dr.F.C. "Phog" Allen, veteran cage coach, was critical of the action by the faculty representatives.
"I'm surprised at nothing after that nefarious decision of last winter (referring to the Brannum case). Nothing could top that. That's why I've always been for a czar, because you could then depend on impartial decisions. There would be no pressure groups/working then as they apparently are new," Allen commented.
E. C. Quigley, athletic director of the University, had no comment to make concerning the ruling, but added.
"I will have later,"
To Offer New Graduate Course
This summer the University will be the first in the country to offer graduate training in functional music, Cancellor Deane W. Malott announced today.
Two other schools offer such training on the undergraduate level only. They are Michigan State college and the College of the Pacific.
Functional music has a purpose other than pleasure. It is used in industry, schools, and hospitals.
It has been proved that functional music improves the mental outlook of physically handicapped children and adults. It is also used in treatment of mental illness.
Dr. E. Thayer Gaston, chairman of the department of music education, will direct the new course. It is the result of his work for the past four years that the course has been realized.
A bachelor's degree in music education or the equivalent will be a prerequisite. The graduate degree will be master of music education with a major in functional music.
Following two semesters of graduate study at the University the student will continue his work at the university. His thesis will be prepared there.
Dr. Gaston said musicians would be trained for work in hospitals and schools for exceptional children. At present more than 125 hospitals employ trained musicians or would if such personnel were available.
A new laboratory for the course is being prepared at the University. A "lie detector" is among the many new scientific instruments to be used.
The University Symphony orchestra will present the final concert in a series of four at 8 p.m. today in Hoch auditorium.
Orchestra To Give Final Concert
Other programs presented this season have been the all Brahms concert in December, the out-of-town concerts in Kansas City and Topeka, and the orchestra arrangements for "The Messiah."
The 85-piece orchestra will present "Symphony No. 4 in D minor" (Schumann) and "Russland and Ludmilla Overture" (Glinka).
The program will feature Jack Moehlenkamp, piano soloist, playing "Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major" (Beethoven).
Kansas—Partly cloudy today, tonight and tomorrow except mostly cloudy with occasional showers or thunderstorms west and south today and tonight and in western third of state tomorrow morning. Somewhat cooler today and tonight becoming slightly warmer west tomorrow afternoon. High today 75-85, low tonight in 50's.
WEATHER
Complete Plans For Graduation Class Reunions
The largest graduating class in the history of the University will gather in Frank Strong hall June 6 for final instructions for the walk down the Hill.
The class of 1,500 tops last year's class of 1,400 and outnumbers any previous group.
Dean W. Malott, chancellor of the University, will give the farewell address to the graduates. Gov. Frank Carlson, and Oscar Stauffer, member of the board of regents, will also speak. Because of the large graduating class only brief talks will be given. Most of the time will be devoted to awarding diplomas.
Six former graduating classes will hold reunions on the campus. The class of '98, as the 50-year group, will receive gold medals at the University luncheon June 7. The classes of '08, '13, '23, '38, and '43 will hold 40, 35, 25, 10, and 5 year reunions respectively.
The Rev. Albert E. Haydon, professor emeritus of comparative religion at the University of Chicago, will give the baccalaureate address June 6 in Memorial stadium.
Seniors must obtain their caps and gowns between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
June 5, or between 3 and 5 p.m.
June 6 at Frank Strong annex A. Receipt for senior dues must be presented.
Two tickets will be given to each senior to admit rests to Hoch auditorium where commencement activities will be held if it rains. Senior announcements may be picked up at the business office.
Senior breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. June 7 in the Union building. Senior class history and prophecy will be read.
Chancellor Malott will make his annual report on the condition of the University at the commencement luncheon in Hoch auditorium, 12:15 p.m. June 7. Alumni president J. Koehler Coy, no茶master. Citations for distinguished service to alumni will be presented at that time.
Tickets to the luncheon will be on sale when caps and gowns are issued in Frank Strong annex A. Each graduating senior is entitled to one ticket at 25 cents for his own use, three tickets for family and friends at 75 cents each. Deadline for obtaining tickets is 5 p.m. June 5.
Caps and gowns will be checked in immediately following commencement at Frank强 annex A and a receipt will be given. The receipt must be presented at the registrar's office to arrange for a diploma. A penalty of 50 cents a day, up to a maximum of $2.50, will be assessed if caps and gowns are not returned by noon. June 8.
D. LaVaughn Hodgson, education junior, was elected president of Tau Sigma, modern dance group, at an annual banquet Sunday.
Other new officers are Corrine E. Carter, vice-president; Jeanne Hillier, treasurer; Shirley Ann Kyle, secretary; Dorothea D. Fuller, corresponding secretary; and Mary Lou Peckenschneider, wardrobe mistresses.
Tau Sigma Dines, Elects Officers
Graduates should read their senior reminders carefully for additional instruction.
Court Fines Two Students For Speeding, Ignoring Signal
William W. Justus, third year law student, was fined $20 in police court May 21 for speeding 40 miles an hour in a 30-mile zone. Hobart M. Cockrehain, College freshman, was fined $2 for failing to obey a traffic officer's signal.
'Greeks Know Plan ToAppointAdvisor'
Woodruff Says Plan Not Secret; Trovillo's Prophecy 'Ridiculous'
Greek organizations have been informed of University plans for establishing a financial adviser for fraternities and sororities, Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of men, said Saturday.
Union Activities Remain Closed
Dean Woodruff's statement was a reply to a speech made by J. Alden Trovillo, associate professor of industrial management, at a banquet
The Twilight Twirl, which was to have officially opened the roof deck of the Union, was called off last week because of the closing of Union Activities. The organization was also scheduled to assist in the opening of the Palm room Sunday.
Discussion and interviews are still being held between the Union Activities executive board and L. C. Woodruff, dean of student affairs, regarding the status of Union Activities, which was closed by the dean last week.
Miss Hermina Zipple, director of the Union, has been handling the work formerly done by Union Activities.
Dean Woodruff told the University Daily Kansan that "nothing definite has been decided yet, and it is not known when an official decision will be reached."
Ex-Honor Man To Aid Dean
Donald K. Alderson, '45, of Topeka will become assistant dean of men at the University next September, Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced.
Mr. Alderson was named KU honor man for 1945, the year he received a bachelor of science degree in business. He has been employed in the production control office of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant in Topeka since then.
Kappa Phi Confers New Degrees On 25
He will succeed Willis L. Tompkins who is leaving to take a similar position at Ohio university, Athens, Ohio.
Alpha chapter of Kappa Phi Methodist women's club, announces the initiation of fourteen women who were given the Degree of Light.
They are Tolene Dudley, Georgia Ginther, Joan Harris, Norma Hawkins, Maxine Heller, Arena Reeta Mildred Lockade, Vinona Klotz, Alexandra Betty Clara Jane Lutz, Jane Lutz, Clarke Markeson, and Kathryn Mita.
While at K.U., Mr. Alderson was a member of Sachem, senior men's honor society, president of his senior class, and president of the Independent Student association. He held a residence hall scholarship for four years.
They are Esther Calvin, Mary Lou Davis, Martha Jo Easter, Wilma Geppelt, Elizabeth Graves, Helen Scamell, Virginia Shimer, Donna Snart, Bettie Swart, Shirley Wellborn, Frances Wolfskill, and Melba Young.
Following the initiation ceremony members of the Kansas City Kappa Alpha University association conference the Delegation the Rose upon eleven senior women.
May 20. Mr. Trovillo said that a plan was "quietly being set up" for a university financial adviser for危机charged that the plan could easily lead to collective buying and University control of Greek finances.
"The plan is purely a service, not a control." Dean Woodruff said. "Mr. Trovillo's prophecy concerning the possible development of the plan is ridiculous. The University's sole interest in the entire matter is to be of service to these organizations in the realm of finances."
"Some 35 or more organizations on the campus are involved. Each has an average monthly budget of $3,000, which means that fraternal organizations represent an annual million dollar venture on our campus. As a protection to the students, to their parents, and to alumni backers, we are interested in providing adequate advice in expenditure of funds."
Referring to Mr. Trovillo's statement about the plan's quiet set up, Dean Woodruff said that during the semester the presidents of all fraternities were consulted. He said they were asked to lay the plan before their chapters
Dean Woodruff said that Mr. Trovillo himself had supervised the formation of a plan for keeping fraternity records.
His plan was considered and rejected because we felt that as a control mechanism it was too compli- ceed. Then he learned of the plan while talking to a University administrator May 20, I don't know."
"He talked to me about the plan May 20," Dean Woodruff continued. "Why he should refuse to disclose my name I don't know the answer to that either."
"Formal announcement of the plan has not been made pending the selection of a financial adviser, who, incidentally, will work with the director of dormitories, but in cooperation with the offices of the dean of women and dean of men," he concluded.
Geeding Appointed Dance Manager
Wilbur D. Geeding, first year law student, has been appointed dance manager, Elizabeth Sue Webster, chairman of the A.S.C. social committee, announced today.
Miss Webster also said that all organizations on the campus desiring a schedule of their activities in the K-Book for next year should present such a schedule to the dean of women immediately.
Richard Cory Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Richard W. Cory, engineering sopnomore, underwent an emergency appendectomy at Watkins hospital Sunday. His condition is reported good.
'Beneath Her Awful Hand She Holds Dominion Over . . . '
The best comment on the Palm room opening Sunday came from a freshman woman, with an assist from Rudyard Kipling.
Impressed with the beauty of the room at the reception, she exclaimed, "Jeepers! Miss Zipple's dominion now extends over Palm and Pine!"