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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THE KANSAN COMMENTS
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1944
Kansan Restates Policies in Reply To Arguments
Since the voiced opinions of students at the opening meeting of the All Student Council brought up issues concerning policy and operation of the University Daily Kansan, it might be well to state the policy as clearly as it can be defined. The Daily Kansan is governed by the Kansan Board, composed of student members elected according to merit by a committee of faculty members and an equal number of student Board members. This Board, in cooperation with the faculty determines general policy, but the faculty has no voting power on the Board.
Although the constitution of the Daily Kansan is mostly unwritten, 10 general policies were agreed upon, and accepted in written form. Of these, three are of special importance in view of last night's discussion. The Kansan Board constitution states, "Reader-interest should be the primary consideration in the choice and display of news and editorial material." The staff is divided into an editorial department, a news department, and a business department, each equal to and independent of the other. Within its limited ability, the purpose of the Daily Kansan is to deserve the title of "student newspaper" in its highest sense.
Another general policy adopted by the Kansan Board is, "Neutrality in politics, both on and off the campus, and impartiality among organizations and student and faculty groups should be strictly observed. Criticisms of organizations and groups, and even the administration, are not denied, but they should be from an unprejudiced point of view."
The section on policy of the Kansan Board constitution concludes with the statement, "The editor-in-chief, managing editor, and advertising manager have final authority in matters of policy in their respective departments, subject to the approval of the Kansan Board, the advice of their respective faculty advisers, and the conditions previously stated."
Because the Daily Kansan is a newspaper, the staff owes a responsibility to the journalistic profession as well as to the student body as such. There is no categorical answer to the question. "Is the Daily Kansan a laboratory for journalism students or is it the student publication?" It is both, for most of the staff members are both potential journalists and students.
Also, a subscription to any newspaper in the United States does not include the right of demanding any
Rock Chalk Talk
A good man nowadays is hard to find—Just ask Lila Jean Doughman or Mickey Rowsey, who thought they heard someone crawling on the Theta roof the other night. Curiosity aroused, these two stout-hearted souls proceeded to awaken everyone in the house, and then crawled onto the roof to see for themselves. Coming back empty-handed, they decided it would be best to sleep four in a room—just for safety's sake!
By CAROL STUART
The advantages of a democracy — Pat Miller, DG. pledge, has decided that she is cut out for big executive work. On an afternoon when no one but Pat was home, she held an election and unanimously elected herself president of the DG. third floor. Now, to so much as walk down the third floor hall, actives and pledges alike must have a written statement of approval from Prexy Miller.
Chemical Engineers to Have Meeting Tomorrow Night
High School Will Use Room in Fraser Hall
Election of officers will be held tomorrow night at the first meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers on the campus this fall, Bill Haines, temporary chairman announced this morning. Prof. E. C. Buehler, of the department of speech will be guest speaker.
The remodeling of room 306 in Fraser hall is being done for the students of University High school by the buildings and grounds department. Classes from the high school will meet there daily, and it will also be used for the special weekly assemblies of the school.
Built-in cabinets have been constructed for the high school music classes, and the celotex ceiling insures a sound-proof room to prevent disturbing other classes in the building. Other improvements will include newly plastered and painted walls.
article be printed. The amount of reader-interest must be determined as impartially as possible by the editors. The power to compel the publication of an article is as repugnant to the constitution of this democracy as the power to prohibit the publication.
The meeting, which is open to all chemical engineering students, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Pine room of the Memorial Union building.
TRY OUR DELICIOUS FRUITCAKE Send one to your friends for Christmas
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It all comes out in the wash—Dan Chase has been most perturbed the last few drizzly days. Seems that Jane Woostemeyer hasn't been able to get his washing out on the line, and poor Dan has been trying to devise an indoor drier for her. We'll all be hoping for the merry sunshine soon, Dan.
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And then there's—
That gay group in PT-10, who answer the phone with a merry, "Club 10, to which socialite did you wish to speak?"
Mum's the word—We wonder if you know which fraternity pledge class is going to surprise its active chapter tonight?
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OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Notices due at News Room, Journalism Building, at 10 a.m. on day of publication.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1944
The Quack Club picture is to be taken at 7:20 p.m. today in Robinson gymnasium. All members are requested to be present. There will be a regular meeting afterward.
Veterans Will Hold Meeting Tomorrow Evening in Union
All students at the University who are veterans of World War II have been asked to attend a meeting in the Men's Lounge of Memorial Union building at 7:30 tomorrow evening, announced Lloyd Cunningham, first year student in the School of Law.
Britain Answers U.S. Criticism Of Her Italian Interference
London—(INS)—Britain answered the indirect American criticism concerning the United Kingdom interference in Italian political affairs today by pronouncing her policy unchanged. The U.S. state department had announced that the Italian government was a domestic affair and that the U.S. would maintain a hands off policy. Prime Minister Churchill had reportedly declared Count Carlos Sforza unacceptable in the formation of any government.
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LOST: Black Sheaffer fountain pen with Doris Dixon engraved on gold band. Reward. Please call Doris Dixon, 898. -53
LOST: "College Algebra," "Qualitative Analysis and Chemical Equilibrium," and a notebook. Probably lost in chemistry building. Please-call Gordon Sondker, phone 957. -54
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CVC Staff Will Meet Tonight
A staff meeting of all CVC representatives of every house will be held at 7 p.m. in the Pine room of the Union building tonight, Joan Burch, head of the organization, has announced.
University Daily Kansan
Student Paper of
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
LAWRENCE, KANSAN
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