New Plan Would Offer Major in Oriental Study
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A plan is under consideration which would allow students majoring in history, political science, anthropology, sociology and related fields to take a secondary major in Chinese or Japanese language and civilization.
The plan was submitted by the Chinese and Japanese Language and Area Committee to the Administrative Committee of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
George M. Beckmann, associate professor of history, said that if the committee passes the proposal it will be taken to the college faculty for final approval.
Prof. Beckmann said that this move to provide a more complete
program at the undergraduate level for students interested in oriental languages and area reflects the University's increased interest in international relations and world problems.
The Chinese and Japanese Language and Area program, which began last semester now offers 16 hours in Chinese and a course in Asian literature in translation for students without experience in Oriental languages. Also offered are courses in oriental history, cultures and government.
Prof. Beckmann said current plans call for the purchase of 5,000 to 6,000 volumes for an Asian language library later this spring.
Former Defense Man Warns U.S. Is Losing World War III
WASHINGTON—(UPI)—A former Truman administration official who quit a $50,000-a-year industrial missile job to campaign for a speedup in U.S. defenses said today the United States "is losing World War III."
The statement was made at House space committee hearings by Thomas G. Lanphier Jr., who resigned last month as vice president of Convair Division of General Dynamics Corp.
Mr. Lamphier, a former aide to Sen. Stuart Symington (D-Mo), a
U.S. Is Gambling
Students Drop Boycott Plans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — (UPI) — Most Negro students at Alabama State College apparently abandoned a pledge to boycott spring quarter classes today. Students stood in long lines to register.
Leaders Still Trying
The administration building was crowded with students paying their registration fees and making out classroom schedules. Elsewhere there was much activity as students sought counseling from the faculty on what classes to take, purchasing supplies and textbooks.
Several student leaders who spear-headed recent anti-segregation demonstrations were seen talking with their classmates but most of the students ignored the so-called "ringleaders" who were expelled last week.
A college administrator said because of the recent protests and the boycott movement, students would be given a chance to register today and tomorrow. School President H. Council Trenholm said students not registering today would lose dormitory space.
The college registrar said 1,182 students had registered for the new quarter "through Saturday night." He said the school had more than 2,000 students enrolled for the winter quarter.
"I believe it's all through with now," the registrar said.
Mass Meeting Held
More than 1,000 students yelled approval of a resolution at a mass meeting Friday night to boycott classes in protest against the explusion of the nine student leaders who led an integration attempt on the county courthouse snack shop two weeks ago.
Authorities feared a boycott would further tighten already taut racial feelings which nearly exploded into bloodshed yesterday when a jeering crowd of 10,000 whites prevented 2,000 Negroes from holding a prayer meeting on the state capitol steps.
(In Birmingham, Ala., Public Safety Commissioner Eugene "Bull" Connor ordered the city's firemen to take special riot training to help in case racial demonstrations spread to industrial Birmingham).
The saddest thing of all is to reach 30 and to realize your gavdog days are done, not from lack of potential cooperatives, but from decline of energy. -John Bernier
leading critic of President Eisenhower's defense policies, repeatedly has charged that the President is taking a "dangerous gamble" with U.S. defenses.
Mr. Lanphier answered with a flat "yes" when asked if he felt administration defense policies were "jeopardizing the existence of the United States."
He told the space committee that the administration has failed to recognize "that we are, and have been for a long time, actually engaged in World War III."
"I believe we are losing World War III," he said. "All things considered, our guard is down. We are cooperating in our own destruction. We are being put to sleep."
Three Charges Made
He leveled these specific charges against the administration;
1. It has failed to develop adequate forces and weapons to conduct a limited war.
2. It has failed to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles which are adequate to meet Russia's threat
3. It has failed to meet the Soviet challenge in space.
U.S. Will Protest Cuban Explosion
HAVANA — (UPI)— The United States was expected today to deliver a sharp formal protest against Premier Fidel Castro's indirect accusations that American officials were behind the "sabotage" of a munitions ship in Havana harbor.
U. S. embassy officials said they were awaiting the State Department note from Washington. On its arrival, they said Charge d'Affaires Daniel Braddock would request an appointment with Foreign Minister Raul Roa. U. S. Ambassador Philip Bonsal was recalled last month to Washington for "consultations."
There has been no official death toll set yet in the explosions which wrecked the French ship Friday, although press reports said it would be around 100. The semi-official newspaper "Revolution" reported today that 46 bodies had been recovered and identified thus far.
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KU. Engineerettes will hold their regular meeting at 8 p.m. in Spooner-Thayer Flower will demonstrate flower arrangement. Flowers will be given as door prizes.
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Jaysisters Cancel March Meeting Time
Jaysisters will not meet in March because of mid-term exams, and Rock Chalk practices.
Episcopal Evening Prayer. 9:30 p.m.
Danforth Chapel.
Philosophy Club. 4 p.m. Union. "What is
Knuth? The meaning of Helmut Kutuh
University of Munich."
Kenneth Vincent from Fort Leavenworth Army Post will interview for grades Kindergarten thru ninth in Teachers Appointment Bureau.
TODAY
The next, and last meeting, of the year will be April 5.
New Execution Date To be Set for Slayer
TOMORROW
All members are urged to be present.
TOPEKA — (UPI)— The Kansas Supreme Court will set a new execution date later this month for Bobby Joe Spencer, confessed slayer of his landlady in Kansas City, Kan.
He originally had been scheduled to die last Aug. 31 but the sentence was stayed pending his appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court Saturday upheld the conviction and death sentence of Spencer.
University Lecture. "The Pilgrim Road of Saint James" Myth, Mysticism and Minstrelly." Prof. Walter Starkle, Bailey Auditorium. 8 p.m.
Court Clerk Walt Neibarger said the court will set the new execution date 20 days after the date of its decision. Spencer can ask for a rehearing within the 20 days.
Episcopal Morning Prayer, 6:45 a.m.
and Holy Communion, 7:00 a.m. with
Newman Club Daily Mass. 6:30 a.m.
St. John's Church.
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Spencer and Gaither Eugent, Crist were convicted of killing Mrs. Ruby Blanton, 59, at her Kansas City home Feb. 9, 1959. Crist was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Snow, Slick Pavements Bring Dented Fenders and Excuses
Eleven traffic accidents attributed to slick pavement have occurred on Mt. Oread since it received its surplus of snow.
Most damage has been minor,
amounting to $200 or less for repair
of dented fenders and scratched
paint.
No personal injuries have been involved in the mishaps.
KU police are getting used to explanations such as "I saw him coming up the hill . . . there wasn't room for both of us; I hit the brakes but to no avail."
Intermediary Board To Discuss Finals
KU's final week program will be the topic of discussion of the College Intermediary Board at 4 Wednesday afternoon in Rooms 305 A and B of the Kansas Union.
Members of the Calendar Committee and Senate Advisory Committee will be present. All interested students are invited to attend the discussion with KU's administrators.
The position of woman in any civilization is an index of that civilization. - Howard W. Haggard, M.D.
"I was backing out of the lot; I couldn't see because of the snow covering the windows. As I inched out into the alley, I suddenly heard this grinding noise..."
Joe Skillman, chief of Campus Police, says the failure to use chains when driving on the Hill and the disregard of parking regulations during the period of heavy snow constitutes the greatest driving hazard.
He advises motorists to leave home earlier than usual when going to class in order to exercise more caution.
KU Gets $55,000 From Ford
For New Business Program
The Ford Foundation has granted $55,000 to the KU School of Business to finance a revision of a Masters in Business Administration degree program designed for students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than business and economics.
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