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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Monday, November 4,1968
Williams interrupted by applause
sonal friend, the late Sen. Robert Kennedy.
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At one point in the concert, Williams commented on the irritating rattle of the field house air conditioner, refusing to continue until it was turned off.
"What impressed me most about Sen. Kennedy was his sincerity and honesty—his desire to do something good for the United States." The blue-eyed singer explained Kennedy had opposed the promotion of cigarette sales to young people. "He knew he'd lose some southern states, but it didn't make any difference to him."
As sincere and personable off stage as he appeared before the KU crowd of 14,000, Williams spoke freely of his friendship with the late Sen. Robert Kennedy and the New York senator's qualifications for President.
Although he is not supporting any presidential candidate, Williams said he is planning to vote tomorrow.
"I have no political ambitions whatsoever," Williams said, emphasizing that stars do have a right to go into politics if they are qualified. He cited as an example, Gov. Ronald Reagan of California who has "always been involved in politics."
Referring to the active participation of college students earlier in the presidential campaigns, Williams said, "The only hope the world has of survival is with college kids. They haven't had time to become bigoted and set in their ways." Older people vote for the things most important to them personally, not for things good for the whole world, he added.
Williams complimented America's "poet" music, labeling Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and the Beatles as "great." "European music has always been stories, but American music until recently has been very simple," he said.
Looking ahead to three television specials and a trip to Japan and Australia in April, the busy singer-actor said he quit his weekly television show a year ago because he ran out of ideas and wanted to get out while the ratings were good. "I got tired of saying all that crap every week—the chit-chat with guests. Enough is enough!"
Before returning to the stage for the second half of the concert, Williams said the KU concert had been an exciting one for him. "I'm not just saying that because I'm in Lawrence, Kansas." The popular singer called for enthusiasm and quality sound as essential to a good concert. "I don't like to work in a theater," he said glancing around the field house dressing room. "I like a little bit of distortion," he added with a grin.
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HOLLYWOOD (UPI)—Jack Palance has signed to play Fidel Castro in "Che!," the drama based on the life of Ernesto (Che) Guevara, starring Omar Sharif in the title role.
Crowd joins Miller
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he and Andy Williams provided a good mixture for concert entertainment, although, he normally performs alone.
"Package shows take the pressure off when there are two performers, but at the same time, they take away from the individual." Miller said, popping open his third can of Coke.
Reflecting on the variety of groups included in the 13-day tour, Miller said he prefers college audiences.
"The students are more aware of what's happening and they force you to do a better job," he said.
When asked about his plans after the tour, Miller said he is scheduled to appear on Rowan and Martin's "Laugh-In" this
Homecoming held in cold rain Sat.
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"The fickle finger of fate," depicted a Jayhawk pointing towards a "thumbs-down" thumb, titled the "fickle finger of fate," who was squashing a buffalo's head. Part of the time, one of the sorority coeds, dressed as Goldie, a regular on the TV show, danced outside to the tune of "I've got you under my thumb."
Lewis Hall placed second in the women's division and Hashinger Hall took the third place trophy.
Group asks assistance
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So, to have a meaningful voice in this selection process we need your help. If you would like to suggest a candidate for the position of Chancellor, send or bring the name and present location of that suggested candidate to:
The Student Advisory Committee
c/o ASC Office, B165 Student Union
University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas 66044
In addition, if you have any suggestion for the qualifications you think important in a prospective candidate, send those to the committee. You may, alternatively, mail or give your suggestions to the below listed members of the committee. The Student Advisory Committee cannot be effective working in isolation. It needs and sollicits your active help and support.
Bill Bartholome
Box 142, KU Medical Center
Barb Blee
Vickey Campus
Adrian Clark
905 Emery Road
Fred Krebs
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Dan Stepp
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He revealed, however, that he is basically a writer. He has written all of his songs except "God Didn't Make Little Green Apples," and recently completed a book entitled "Thoughts Have No Accent."
"My book is a philosophy, a compilation of things I couldn't put in a song. I collected things in a treasure chest in my den and when it got full I had it bound into a book," he said.
"I don't really know what I'd like to do. Anything that takes acting—comedy—drama," he said.
The country singer temporarily interrupted the interview when he stuffed his mouth with napkins and, with his manager, gave a brief rendition of the famous Jimmy Carney lines.
Miller said he would like to try acting when he can find the time.
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Keeping in line with his country boy heritage, Miller said his favorite foods were steak and potatoes. However, his breakfast menu tends to break tradition.
"I like peanut butter, a Coke and a cigarette in the morning. It wakes me up and keeps me awake all day," he said smiling.
When called for his final appearance, he stood and fingered his suspenders. Affectionately patting his stomach, the home-spun star said, "I look like a horse when you put a saddle on him—I'm all bloated up."
With that he strode out the door to wrap up a night's work.
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