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Friday. Dec. 12. 1958
President Lacks Authority To Grant O. Henry Pardon
WASHINGTON — (UPI) — The White House announced regretfully today that President Eisenhower lacks authority to grant a posthumous pardon to the noted American short story writer O. Henry.
The President notified a group seeking to clear the name of the writer that he is in "wholehearted sympathy with their move but can't do anything about it.
The President's sentiments became known this morning when the White House released the text of a
Foundation head Maj. Gen. Paul L. Wakefield wired the President last week asking a pardon to clear the name of bank teller William Sydney Porter, better known under his pseudonym as O. Henry.
reply to the Texas Heritage Foundation.
Sixty years ago, the writer was jailed for three years for embezzling 854.03 from an Austin, Tex., bank. The foundation argued that he had more than repaid society by serving time plus his "matchless contributions" to American literature.
University Daily Kansan
A letter sent to Wafefield signed by David W. Kendall, special counsel to Eisenhower gave this reply:
Backwater, give this reply.
The President received your telegram requesting a pardon for William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry. He is in wholehearted sympathy with your suggestion but is legally prevented from acting. This is because, regretfully, the President is without power to issue posthumous pardons. Your interest and your telegram are appreciated."
Senator Urges Unemployment Study
WASHINGTON — (UPI) — Sen.
Paul H. Douglas (D-ill), said today
a proposed congressional investigation
of inflation should be broadened
to include the problem of unemployment.
Sen. Douglas made the suggestion in hailing Senate Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson's call in San Angelo, Tex., last night for the new congress to take a searching look at inflation.
Sen. Johnson (D-Tex) indicated the study should be conducted by the joint Economic Committee, now headed by Rep. Wright Patman (D-Tex). Sen. Douglas said he did not know whether he would be chosen to head the committee in the new congress, but other senators indicated he was the probable selection under arrangements whereby the chairmanship revolves between the house and senate.
Sen. Douglas said congress "should consider unemployment and how to reduce it as well as how to prevent inflation."
The metric system of using the meter, the gram and the liter as the basic standards of length, weight and volume was drawn up by the Paris Academy of Sciences in 1791.
An economic investigation with Sen. Johnson's influential support probably would become the Democratic party's major business inquiry of the new session.
Sen. Johnson said an investigation conducted more than 20 years ago by the temporary national economic committee, hended by Sen. Joseph C. O'Mahoney (D-Wyo), was the most searching economic study in history.
NROTC to Host Illinois Unit
KU midshipmen will be hosts to the University of Illinois NROTC unit at a basketball game in Allen Field House and at a rifle match Saturday afternoon.
More than 45 Illinois middies will tour the KU unit and the Naval Air Base at Olathe Saturday and Sunday.
"It seems to me that we need to take the same kind of searching look once again" he said. "The situation with which we are confronted has no precedent. We are going to have to bring together our best minds to find solutions."
The KU NROTC rifle team fired the William Randolph Hearst Rifle Match Thursday evening. Scores from this nationwide match are sent to the Navy Department, where they are co-ordinated to determine the winner.
Official Bulletin
Items for the Official Bulletin must be brought to the public relations office, 122-A Strong before 9:30 a.m. on the day of publication. Do not bring Bulletin materials to the Daily Kansas Nation should include name, place, date, and time of function.
TODAY
German cholr. 5 p.m., rehearsal. 31
Printer.
Billet Friday Evening Services, 6:45 p.m. 1409 Tennessee
**339pa "Pa" Methodist women's organization. "Pa", Methodist Student Center.**
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, 7-30
and St. Bibb study, disciple,
retention, reflection.
International Club. 8-12 p.m., Kansas
Union bedroom. Nightly at the North
Christian Chapel.
TOMORROW
University Women's Club, Christmas party, University Union, 8:30-10:30
Chairman of
Newman Club Mass, 8:00 a.m. and 10:00
hour in Can Hammer After 10:00 a.m.
In Hotel After 10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY
United Student Fellowship of Congregational Church will attend 3:30 p.m. carnivals Vesper in Hoch. Meet in Christmas program the program for Christmas caroling.
Christmas, Vespers, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
In Hoch Auditorium.
Canterbury Association, 5.00 p.m. Summer-Meeting in the C. House. After dinner Christmas caroling, and hot chocolate and donuts.
MONDAY
Math. Club, 2:00 p.m., 203 Strong.
Speaker: Dr. Johnson, Finite Geo-
imagery.
International Folk Dance Cthb 7 pm.
Jayne Room Anyone interested is welcome.
The New York Stock Exchange listed 1,522 issues at the end of 1957 and the American Stock Exchange 362.
Hawk Talk
HOLIDAY TROUGHTS
Gift suggestions to aid the rushed college student with his or her Christmas shopping. Best Sellers for the Christmas Season:
Good Guarantee Excuses for Leaving Early for Vacation
2. How Not To Walk Like a Drunken Elephant in a Blizzard in the Alps...beautifully illustrated
3. How Net To Be Kissed Under The Mistletoe, by the Director of Health.
4. Uncensored Social Calendar by T.N.E. highly readable
5. How To Build a Snow Man in 5 Easy Lessons, by Alaskan transfer student.
6. You Too Can be Cultured... a book for the average K.U. male.
Pre-Christmas Fun:
Wednesday, December 17 ... Frech圣诞 Trail Room Dance,
featuring Reginald Butler's Orchestra, from 9-10 p.m.
Christmas Story,
Friday, December 12 and 19...
Thursday, December 18... Poetry
Hour. Dr. Patton reading the
Christmas Story. 4 p.m.
Friday, December 12 and 19... Current Events Forum, 4 p.m. Thought for the week... "I don't care who you are fat boy, get those reindeer off my roof!"
N. D.L.
Student Union Activities
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