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STUDENT NEWS PAPER
Lawrence. Kansas
Independents Elect Slate. Write Platform
With the announcement of a party platform and candidates at a meeting in the Kansas room Wednesday night, the campaign of the Independent Men's political party got underway. The meeting was preceded by a banquet attended by members of the Independents and Independent Women Students party.
Orville Roberts, speech instructor, who spoke at the banquet, told party members that it was his prediction they would win "if they have a constructive program designed to benefit all students and not the self-fish interests of individual members."
Arnold J. Englund, business senior, was nominated for president of the All Student Council. Englund served the past year as chairman of the finance committee of the council.
"It will be my policy to work for more power for the All Student Council and to promote a better faculty-student relationship," Englund said upon receiving the nomination.
Candidates nominated for the class offices are as follows: Marvin B. Small, senior president and Richard H. Bertuzzi, vice-president; Charles N. Penny, junior vice-president and Craig W. Hampton, secretary; Gerald R. Waugh, sophomore president and Joseph H. Mendenhall, treasurer.
The following men were nominated for membership in the All Student Council. District I. Theodore M. Utschen, Robert F. Bennett, George A. Gorman, and William A. Conboy; District II: Frank J. Roizich, Harold W. Moore, Edward J. Bray, and Robert E. Morris; District III: Hugh M. Johnson and Robert D. Karnes; District IV: Eldon L. Lockey.
A. S.C. Candidates
Luckey. The platform of the Independent party is designed to bring about better student government on the campus and promote student interests," Robert F. Bennett, platform committee chairman said. Platform Announced
The platform adopted by the party includes the following six points:
(1) The wise use of council funds which come from student fees and the publication of a budget and disbursements.
(2) An attempt to get three free parking zones on the campus and the extension of smoking privileges in certain fire-proof buildings.
(4) The fair apportionment of all non-paying offices to Greeks and Independents alike, considering first and foremost the qualifications of each person.
(3) The use of a merit system for the filling of salaried positions by the A.S.C., without reference to party membership.
(6) As a pressure group of student opinion, the party pledges support of the following issues: Pre-enrollment of Sunflower students; expansion of activities of the student book store to include various sundry articles; a student commissary; and the examination and evaluation of student housing and eating places.
(5) The fair contribution of money to organizations, dances and dances held in the community.
Robert E. Morris, chairman of the recently formed Alliance of Student voters, announced "In the interest of Independent co-operation in the coming student election, we have joined forces with the Independent Men's political party and will support their platform and candidates in every way possible."
By Bibler
Little Man On Campus
Many Hear Noted Baritone
By Crystal Chittenden
"Well, son. I see the old frat hasn't changed much in the last 20 years."
Richard Hewkinson brought the idea back from a meeting of the national Inter-fraternity council held in New York Nov. 27.
The money will be used to defray expenses during rush week, including meals and lodging for three days, and the train dates when the rushees go to Kansas City or Topeka for banquets. The money also pays for a rush week booklet sent out in the summer to all new male students interested in pledging to a fraternity.
The rush week schedules for next fall were approved at the Inter-fraternity council meeting Monday. Malcom Dryden headed the committee which made the plans.
Singing before a large audience in Hoch auditorium, John Charles Thomas brought to a successful close the University concert series Wednesday evening. Although his program was unpretentious, he immediately won his audience by his smooth mellow voice and his amiable personality.
All men rushees will be required to pay a $5 fee when they register for rush week next fall.
was carried to those in the top balcony. The French and Italian selections were sung as if the words were meant to be understood and he delighted his audience with his explanation and singing of Sadero's "Amuri Amuri."
His enunciation was so distinct that with no apparent effort his meaning
Mr. Thomas's one operatic aria was Verdi's "Per Me Giunto" from "Don Carlo" but it was his group of American songs that drew the greatest response. With quiet dignity he sang the tragic "Alone Upon The Housetops" by Galloway and the "Blade of Grass," a new song written by a 14-year-old boy named William Roy. He presented with humorous finesse Malotte's "Mister Jim" and Howells's "Old Skinflint."
The accompanist, Richmond Gale, played a group of piano solos and for an encore played the melodious "Malaguena" by Leeuona.
Mr. Thomas was generous with his encores and pleased his listeners with his sincere interpretation of Malotte's "Lord's Prayer," "Annie Laurie," and "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes."
Rushees To Pay Rush Week Costs
ASCETo Be Host At Conference
Keynotes of the meeting will be addresses by such nationally known leaders as Dr. H. Roe Bartle, national chief swot executive from Kansas City; George Salter, Midwest representative for the A.S.C.E. from Chicago; and C. R. Van Orman, chief engineer of the war department branch in Kansas City.
The meeting, which will convene here Friday and Saturday, is expected to further desirable relations among college chapters in this region as well as further the knowledge of standards and ethics of the engineering profession.
The local chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers will be host to the third annual meeting of the Mid-west conference of college chapters
Mr. Van Orman will show a film to the general assembly. This picture, "Taming the Wild River" is about the flood project recently completed on the Mississippi river. He will then discuss the Missouri Valley project.
Other items on the program include a banquet, routine business meetings, committee meetings, election of officers, and selection of next year's host chapter.
John Montfort, president of the University chapter, will give the welcome address for the group.
Some reorganization will be necessary due to the intervention of the war, according to Glenn C. Gray, engineering sophomore, who is secretary-treasurer of the organization. Irvin Barnett, Kansas State college, is president and Firman L. Horn, Missouri university, is vice-president.
Roberts To Address Honors Convocation Veteran Kansas City Newspaperman To Highlight May11 Awards Program
Roy A. Roberts, '08, president of the Kansas City Star, will be the speaker at the 25th annual University Honors convocation May 11 in Hoch auditorium.
The Honors convocation is held annually to announce the honor man of the year, the honor students of the senior class, and to recognize outstanding students The announcement of elections to honorary societies is also made at this time, including Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Tau, and the Owl society.
Senior Dues And Class Gift Set At Meeting
Senior dues were set at $4.50, a senior gift of curtains for Fraser theater and steps for the memorial campanile was voted, and a senior class dance for seniors and their dates was decided upon at the senior class meeting today.
Total dues of $4.50 include rental of cap and gown, 50 cents; senior breakfast, 55 cents; cash gift, $3; and class dance, 45 cents. Dues may be paid at the business office beginning April 12.
Commencement announcements and class rings were displayed. An optional agreement was voted whereby seniors could pay their alumni association dues at the same time they pay senior dues.
Glenn Kappelman, chairman of the senior gift committee, presented the idea of splitting the senior gift to include new front curtains, including the prosencium arch, for Fraser theater, and steps for the memorial campanile. A heated discussion ended by a vote of 172 to 51 approving the plan.
John J, Irwin, chairman of the dance committee, presented the plan of giving a dance for seniors and their dates only. This was approved. The dance will be given May 8 in the Union. If the weather permits the deck will be used for dancing. Senior announcements must be ordered by April 20.
Senior rings are on sale at the business office. The men's ring costs $33.50 and the women's $26.23. They can be ordered at any time during the rest of the year. They will be sent to the student at his home address.
Veterans should see the veterans office concerning receipt of diplomas. Non-veterans must see the business office.
Fred Ellsworth, secretary, explained the advantages of the alumni association. Dues are $2 a year for the first five years members are out of college. After this dues become $3 a year. A graduate magazine is sent to all members of the alumni association.
A motion providing that an optional dues slip for the alumni association be attached to the senior dues was passed.
KuKu's Hold A Dance In The Street On April 16
A street dance sponsored by the Ku Ku club will be held April 16.
The following committees were appointed at a meeting Tuesday: Leroy Cox, Robert Bell and Earl Dean Clark, band committee; Robert Hutton, William Worwag and Walter Curtis, refreshments; Richard Barton, William LaCombe and Robert Morey, publicity; and Charles Schafer, entertainment. The dance will be free to all University students.
Election of officers for next year will be held the week before finals.
*standing students in the other classes.
A record number of 222 seniors were recognized at the 1947 convocation.
Howard G. Engleman was named honor man of the year in 1947. This award is based on scholarship, character, breadth of interest, and service to the school.
Mr. Roberts began his newspaper career with the Lawrence World in 1905 and became city editor before leaving to join the Kansas City Star in 1909. He was Washington correspondent for the Star from 1915 to 1928 and has specialized in reporting economic and political affairs. He is honorary national president of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism fraternity, and is past president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
He is a native Kansan, born at Muscotah, and a member of Alpha Tau Omega, social fraternity.
Trade Show Opens Today
Persons attending the show may register and become eligible for door prizes which will be furnished by individual firms. The prizes will be awarded on Saturday night. Winners need not be present to receive the prizes. A list of the merchandise awards will be posted tonight.
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the displays will be exhibited in the basement from 7 to 10 p.m. today and tomorrow and from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday. No admission will be charged.
It will be the first trade show held at Lawrence since 1941.
Appliances, home furnishings, and other products of Lawrence merchants and manufacturers will be displayed at the trade show to be held for three days starting today at the Community building.
Bakeries, beverage companies, and ice cream companies will co-operate by having free refreshments on an "organized" basis so that visitors may sample products as well as look them over.
Visitor will see new appliances and products not yet on sale as they will appear in the home. A variety of "working type" displays with special lighting and decorations will be included in the 40 booths. Exhibits planned by some of the merchants will not be announced until the doors open tonight.
Prof. Smith Will Speak
Henry P. Smith, associate professor of education, will speak at the Speech Therapy seminar meeting at 4 p.m. today in 16 Fraser hall.
Professor Smith will discuss "Diagnostic and Remedial Procedures Used in the Speech Clinic." He will also demonstrate apparatus.
WEATHER
Kansas—Fair and colder today and tonight. Local light frost east tonight. Tomorrow fair and warmer. High today 55 to 65. Low tonight 25-30 west and 30-35 east.