University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1947
44th Year No.69
Lawrence Kansas
Engleman Quits; Irwin Becomes Head Of A.S.C.
John Irwin, College sophomore,
became president of the All Student
Council last night, following the accep-
tance by the council of Howard
Engleman's resignation. George
Caldwell, P.S.G.L. president, was
elected vice-president.
Engleman gave as reasons for his resignation, his duties in Law school and as assistant basketball coach. For the past week he has taken the place of Dr. F. C. Allen, in head basketball coach, who is in the hospital.
In one of the longest meetings in the organization's history, the council overwhelmingly voted to back the coming student financial drive to support the World War II Memorial drive by appointing a committee to cooperate with Kenneth Postlothwaite, director of the drive. Council members named on the committee were Mary Jane Zollinger, Anne Scott, John Gunther, and Keith Wilson.
Bruce Bathurst, College sophomore, was sworn in as Y.M.C.A. representative on the council.
The eight members of the Union operating committee were requested to investigate means of publishing more complete reports on the profits of the Union cafeteria and fountain. This action was taken as a result of complaints by students concerning the prices and service in the cafeteria.
A committee headed by Tom Harrison was appointed to investigate the basketball ticket situation regarding "standing seats" and the sale of tickets to persons outside the University.
The council has been assured of $8,500 for this year. An appropriation of $1,700 was received by Carroll McCue, A.S.C. treasurer, for former sales of activity books. This leaves a balance of $1,489 in the treasury, McCue said, however, the appropriations which were suspended at the last meeting will still be held until Jan. 15. Eloise Hodgson, public relations committee chairman, reported tuberculosis seal sales for the past era amounted to approximately $1,120.
Gunther, social chairman, reported a $330 loss on school dances. He said that the dance manager attributed this loss to the dances being held in the "out-of-the-way" Military Science building, and to too many conflicting parties.
Taking issue with this, Wilson said,
"The reason is that the general attitude of students is more serious—they would rather beat the books."
Resolutions calling for the appointment of a committee to study campus racial problems and a council-sponsored poll to sound out student opinion on pertinent campus questions were passed. They were introduced by Clifford Reynolds that a committee be appointed to consider conducting a student poll to evaluate faculty members was defeated.
Allen Home To Rest Until Iowa Game
Dr. F. C. Allen, Kansas head basketball coach, is expected to rejoin the squad for the Iowa State game here Jan. 24 after two weeks of rest at home.
Dr. Allen, who as been in the University of Kansas hospital at Kansas City, Kansas, for several days, was released Tuesday.
Howard Engleman, assistant coach, has taken over the head coaching duties in Dr. Allen's absence, and he will remain in control until the Iowa State game and possibly will handle the actual coaching duties for some time thereafter with Dr. Allen acting in advisory capacity.
Will Play Sunday
Here is Paul Sayler associate professor of piano, who will open the faculty concert series Sunday afternoon with a piano recital in Fraser hall.
Engleman Calls N.U. Fight 'Tough Break'
The fight between Kansas and Nebraska players during the game at Lincoln Tuesday was "just a tough break" according to Coach Howard Engleman of the Jayhawkers.
"Charlie Black had fouled out and was sitting on the bench when Nebraska got the ball out right in front of him," Engleman said. "The bench was so close to the court that Charlie may have had his feet on the floor."
Coach Engleman asserted that Black did not lay a hand on Loaisel, although Don Ettinger and Don Auten both landed punches before the fight could be stopped.
"Loisel evidently thought Charlie was trying to trip him, because Loisel turned around and swung at him."
Some of the crowd rushed out on the floor during the fight, and police had to get them back into the stands before play could be resumed.
The names of 377 students who passed the English proficiency examination have been released by Mrs. Natalie Calderwood, and will be found on Page 7 of today's Daily Kansan.
Proficiency Results Out
Council Approves Decision On Directory
The All Student Council at its meeting Tuesday approved the decision of the student-faculty committee concerning the student directory problem. The following resolutions were made by the committee and were passed by the Council:
ONE. That the All Student Council take whatever action is necessary to legalize the sale of those directories now remaining after the distribution of directories in the three week period, Dec. 2 to Dec. 20.
TWO. That the amount realized from the sale of these directories be subtracted from the present deficit and that the remaining deficit be split between the ASC and the University, each paying half.
THEIR. That the supplement to the student directory usually published by the ASC at its own expense in the spring semester be handled in the following way: that the University be requested to assume the responsibility for issuing the supplement during te spring semester.
Four. That the present ASC study the problems involved in printing a directory each year and before the present body dissolves in the spring, decide whether they wish to continue this service to the students or to return it to the University as its responsibility.
Police Question Negro Orderly In Spencer Murder Case
Kansas City. (UP)—A 21-year-old Negro hospital orderly, whom police described as "at least a very important witness," was being held today for questioning in the slaying of Lewis J. Spencer, 27, student male nurse at the University hospitals here Jan. 2.
Edward Hayes, city detective, said the Negro admitted going to Spencer's living quarters on the sixth floor of the hospital twice the night he was slain with a soft drink bottle.
'Resubmit Liquor Issue,' Carlson Asks Legislature
Topeka. UP)—Gov. Frank Carlson today asked the legislature of Kansas—the nation's first state to adopt constitutional prohibition—to re-submit the liquor question to direct vote of the people.
Kansans last voted on the wet-dry issue in 1934—and decided to stay legally dry.
Already dry forces were at work, for at yesterday's convening of the legislature the monthly "prohibition forum" was placed in every representative's mailbox. It called for support to get the 42 house voter necessary to block resubmission.
Governor Carlson recommended more pay for school teachers, greater state aid for schools, increased funds for social welfare work, expanded industrial and farm research, cost-of-living adjustments in state civil service salary scales—and for the legislators themselves a boost in daily nay from $3 to $10.
Would Allow Kansans To Change 88-Year Stand On Intoxicants
In a long, comprehensive message to a joint house-senate session of the 35th legislature, the governor called for expanded state services sure to bring record-smashing expenditures. But it was the red hot issue of resubmission that was expected to ignite the main legislative fireworks.
The governor warned against restrictive labor legislation, advocated stricter driver's license and vehicle condition laws, called for three-day marriage license legislation, and condemned "the tendency of the federal government to legislate in fields properly belonging to the states."
He made no recommendations for new taxation.
He used the word "liquor" only once but he made plain his view that if Kansans want to change their 88-year-old stand on intoxicants "that is their right at any time." ↵
The new Republican governor applauded the efforts of the conference of commissioners on uniform state legislation to again for states . . . lost sovereignty.
"How long has he been teaching Greek?"
As regards resubmission, he told the lawmakers their duty was clear.
"Today there is widespread demand that article 15, section 10 (prohibition of manufacture and sale of firearms) be repealed" (the state constitution be repeated). "Governor Carlson told a packed house chamber.
The governor also asked the legislature to consider the form of the amendment to be submitted, "so that it shall if adopted insure the regulation and protection we must give the people of Kansas."
"Amendment or abridgment of the constitution requires the direct vote of the people . . . We, therefore, have the obligation to submit this question to a popular vote, and I urge your immediate attention toward providing for the referendum."
He reminded that it was his sworn duty "to enforce the law" and said he would demand strict enforcement from all state officers.
While recommending expanded state services, Carlson said his studies of Kansas government show there is room for more efficient administration of present functions.
"We should seek out all state functions which overlap, duplicate or lack coordination, one with another," he said. and the governor added that the legislature could count on him to cooperate in the interests of efficiency and economy. Item by item, these were his rec-
Item by item, these were his recommendations:
**Budget and Revenues** — Approval of the record $34,000,000 budget submitted by outgoing Governor Andrew Schoeppel, with the notation ever been my creed that a public budget should operate in balance."
Veterans and Youth — Expansion and correction of the Kansas Veterans administration, "especially with regard to recommendation of the legislative council for the inclusion of certain types of assistance in housing." Also, enactment of the juvenile code and a three-day marriage license waiting period.
Agriculture-Keeping abreast of opportunities by education and research and close cooperation with the federal department of agriculture.
Aviation—Establishment of the aviation section within the Kansas Industrial development commission.
Industrial Development—Promotion of Kansas as an industrial home through expanded research.
Labor—Safeguarding freedom to work and collective bargaining and ignoring the national clamor for restrictive labor legislation.
Small Loan Financing-Provision for small loans at reasonable legal rates.
Law Enforcement and Safety— Correction of Kansas' "insufficient statutes" for qualifications of drivers and the mechanical fitness of vehicles.
Social Welfare—Apportionment of additional sales tax funds to provide greater state aid and participation in providing for Kansans in need through advanced age or disability.
Highways—Completion of Kansas' current three-year, $75,000,000 road building program. Governor Carlson also warned that if Kansas wants the best roads "we must raise the money to pay for them."
State Employees—Resurveying of the scale of civil service salaries whose war-adjusted increases are greater than June 30, and "make proper provision."
State Buildings—Consideration of desirability of a state office building.
Education—Raising of teachers salaries, "some changes and amendments" of the 1945 school reorganization law, and seeking of "a more equitable distribution of the cost of our schools, including a greater amount of state aid."
Higher Education — Meeting the $6,000,000 increase in appropriation requests for state schools, realizing that funds for future building are omitted.
The latest in Kansas legislative action and opinion will soon be broadcast by KFKU, University radio station.
At 9:30 p.m. each Tuesday KFKU will present a program entitled "This Week in the Kansas Legislature," which will consist of interviews on current legislative topics with senators, representatives, the lieutenant-governor, and possibly the governor.
permission has been granted to KFKU to place recording equipment in both the senate and house of representatives. Mr. William Bracke, English instructor, assisted by Milo Unruh and Craig Ramsey, will do the interviewing.
KFKU To Broadcast Legislative Programs
WEATHER
Kansas—Partly cloudy today except occasional light snow likely along the north border and a few sprinkles of rain extreme east. Somewhat colder. Partly cloudy and cooler tonight except occasional light rain or snow southeast and extreme east.