State Sen. Donald Hults (R-Douglas) said last night that letters written by KU students are an "effective means of communicating" opinions to legislators.
Sen. Hults, a member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee spoke at a meeting of the KU Young Republicans.
He said he wished the All Student Council letter asking the governor's apology had been sent earlier. Newspapers over the state will be publishing it, however, he said.
Sen. Huilts said neither Republicans nor Democrats in the Legislature are happy about Docking's comments to Daily Kansan reporters last week.
"Docking will probably term it 'poor reporting,'" he added.
Hults Says Student Letters Effective
POLITICAL PAUSE—State Sen. Don Hults (R-Lawrence) chats with Julie Casterman, Pittsburg sophomore and secretary of the KU Young Republicans, at last night's Young GOP meeting.
"There was just somebody there for him to jump on so he did," the senator said. "We had been waiting for him to do what he did, and we wondered why it didn't happen two years ago," he commented.
Docking is a fine person in private life, but "he hasn't had enough experience with the public," Sen. Hults said.
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The senator, who was a member of the Young Republicans and a champion debater while at KU, praised the Republican party for
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Rushing rules set up by the Women's Panhellenic Assn. are to promote cooperation among sororities on the campus, Emily Taylor, dean of women, said today.
"Docking says his administration is a 'goldfish bowl' for everybody to see. The only trouble is that there's nothing in the goldfish bowl," the senator said.
The Association strives to coordinate common interests and activities of the Greek houses and to work with the University in maintaining higher standards, she said.
"I challenge any Democrat, even Governor Docking, to match our achievements," he said.
Kansas' highway, mental health, and penal reform programs.
"We all think it is unfortunate that rushing must be spread over such a long period of time, but there is no other way of doing it," she said.
The Panhellenic Council asks that actives and rushes appear together only during specified rush dates, she said.
"This is not intended to interfere with normal activities such as membership in the same campus organizations," she said.
But, she said, the Council wishes to protect the interests of every house and rushee. Therefore, no sorority should be given an advantage over another during the rush period, she commented.
"During this year's session of the Legislature there has been no constructive legislative program sponsored by the Democrats," Sen. Huits commented.
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"If there is value to getting a real Panhellenic spirit you have to have this." Dean Tavlor said.
Dean Taylor said KU has fewer rules than many other colleges.
He credited the Republicans for an increase in faculty salaries passed by the Ways and Means Committee. "The attack Docking made only solidified the committee's decision," he said.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — (UPI)— Kansas City, Kan., has been selected as the site for a proposed $5 million dollar Agricultural Hall of Fame.
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The bill is part of a Republi can plan to give $6 per pupil for every grade and high school student in Kansas. It is coupled with a bill on the Senate side to give 4.68 per cent merit salary increases to college faculty members.
In non-legislative action Kansas Young Republicans last night called on Gov. George Docking to "abandon his apparent determination to rule or ruin" and start acting like a "gentleman."
The bill is part of a two-pronged attack on the state's financially - troubled education picture pushed through this session of the Legislature with Republican sponsorship.
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The bill was subjected to stormy and lengthy debate yesterday, but minority party members switched and voted for its final passage today.
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Prof. Charles H. Oldfather said, "I think it's much ado about a problem that is relatively insignificant in the over-all conflict with Communism." He said he has not seen the resolution.
The recommendation came from the policy-making body of the ABA in a recent meeting in Chicago. The action was described by some as at least an indirect criticism of recent Supreme Court decisions in cases involving Communism.
M. C. Slough, dean of the Law School, said he believes the American Bar Assn. is attempting to provide for greater unity of effort between the Justice Department and the Supreme Court.
"There is no reason to assume the states could not move into the field if they passed modern legislation in keeping with modern objectives," he said.
Two Republicans joined with three Democrats in opposing passage of the measure. The five who voted against it included Reps. Appl, Marshall and Wolf, all Democrats, and Reps. Blair of Atchison and Wellman, Republicans.
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Dan Hopson, assistant dean of the Law School, accused the press of
House OK's School Emergency Cash Fund
TOPEKA — (UPI) — Democratic opposition evaporated and a bill to create a $2.6 million "state school emergency finance fund" sailed through the House today on a final roll call vote of 114-5.
It now goes to the Senate.
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"I believe there is a place for state as well as federal action in anti-sedition laws," he said, "The problem is that most state legislation is outdated."
His remarks followed a recent recommendation by the ABA to tighten the laws dealing with Communists.
State legislation is also ambiguous. It is highly likely that a number of state laws would be held unconstitutional if enforced.
making a sensational story out of the committee report.
Temperatures will average about five degrees above normal tomorrow through Wednesday. Normal high near 50 and normal low from lower 20s extreme west to middle 20s east and central. Mild at beginning but turning colder Tuesday or Wednesday. Precipitation generally light averaging .45 inches or less.
"They are going on the assumption that this report is similar in nature to the criticism levied by the 38 state Supreme Court chief justices," he said.
"The report apparently was not levied as a criticism on the method of decision making, but was a criticism of Congress for not having drafted its laws dealing with subversion in a careful enough manner," he added.
Prof. James B. Smith said he believes the Bar Association has the right to pass any recommendation it wishes. He declined to give his views on the matter.
Two other law school professors said they would rather not comment on the report.
Prof. William R. Scott told the Daily Kansan he has not studied the subject in any detail.
"I would rather give the case some serious study before commenting on it," he said.
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adopted a resolution which said "the committee urges the governor to abandon his apparent determination to rule or ruin, to cease his unwarranted personal insults and conduct himself in a manner becoming to a gentleman."
The committee said the resolution was drawn up because "the governor has persisted in appalling conduct, including vicious and unwarranted insult of members of the Legislature, the Board of Regents and the Young Republicans of KU."
TENNIS EVERYONE?—Sweet spring settles on the campus for a few days before the weatherman has his way and winter returns. Jackets are unbuttoned, the men congregate again on the lawn in front of Strong Hall, and some begin their spring activities early. Here Lenora Prosser, Kansas City, Mo., sophomore, displays perfect form in reacting to the warm weather with a game of tennis.
An Editorial—
Tonight's Game
Thousands of our fellow Kansans will be in Allen Field House tonight to see the Jayhawkers and Wildcats trade baskets. It ought to be an exciting evening.
Even when an adult group of students gathers, competition and school spirit often give rise to high-tension emotions.
During this week there have been many comments on the dignity which students have used in presenting their cause for an education. Many papers throughout Kansas have complimented the University and its students.
Our mature behavior was shattered a bit when student misbehavior led to a technical foul at Monday's basketball game.
We could really put a feather in our cap and aid the University if we gave the fans confidence in the maturity of our behavior.