Standards Are Tighter In English Proficiency
A grade of D, which was passing in English 1, 2, 3 and 4, will not be a passing grade tomorrow for the more than 500 junior and seniors taking the English Proficiency examination.
A "C-" might not be good enough, David Dykstra, instructor of English, said today. More will be expected of each student tomorrow than was expected in previous English courses.
Not all will pass. It will be necessary for those failing to take the examination each semester until they pass.
Each student taking the examination must achieve a passing grade to be eligible for graduation from the University.
Tho e taking the test have had four semesters of freshman-sophomore English courses. These courses should provide them with the background to pass the test.
The purpose of the examination is to give the University a final check on how well its students can handle the language before they are sent out with a degree. The University wants to know if proficiency has deteriorated after the basic English courses.
About 7 per cent of the students taking freshman-sophomore English fail. Some 20 per cent to 30 per cent of those taking the English Proficiency Examination usually fail.
The students tomorrow will be aled to write one or two essays from a wide list of topics. Each paper must be grammatically correct have a mature sense of organization and must say something.
The topics to be discussed will be from the fields of science, politics
Thai Newsman To Speak Here
The editor and publisher of one of the leading newspapers in Thailand will present a University Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Bailey Auditorium.
Mom Rajawonse Kukrit Pramoi will speak on "The Role of Thaianc and Southeast Asia in International Affairs."
Mr. Pramoj
His newspaper, Siam Rath, has wide circulation among the intellectuals, government officials and students of Thailand.
Mr. Pramoj also publishes an English language weekly edition of the Siam Rath. He was one of the organizers of the Democratic Party in Thailand.
He was a member of the National Assembly for Bangkok, a minister without portfolio in the cabinet of Khuang Aphaiwongse n 1947, a deputy minister of commerce in Phibul's cabinet in 1948, and an alternate delegate to Ecafe conference in Bangkok in 1949.
literature and many others—giving each student ample chance to select something which he knows about.
The University Lecture is under the auspices of the Asian Foundation.
A certain length will be required. The usual goal to aim for is about 500 words for each essay. Very short papers are not adequate, neither are very long papers which say nothing.
Each paper will be read at least twice by members of the department of English. Two passing grades or three failing grades are required of each paper.
Grading will be completed before the end of the current semester. Students who fail are urged to visit the Writing Clinic in 114 Strong Hall for consultation on their papers
Students who pass mav discuss their papers with David Dykstra instructor of English, 201 Fraser Hall.
- Victor Hyden, instructor of radio and television, has been appointed school co-ordinator for California's second educational television station, in the Central valley.
Hyden to Resign For New Post
Mr. Hyden will start broadcasting in January, working with school officials of 15 California counties to develop programs for students and teachers.
"This combination of teaching and broadcasting is just the type of position I have been preparing myself for here on the campus and I am very happy about it," he said.
Mr. Hyden, 35, from Eureka, has been in the KU radio-TV department since 1955. He was a high school teacher and principal at Herington for seven years, and has also worked in commercial radio for several years.
Weather
Very light snow or freezing drizzle is expected in the western part of the state tonight and to-morrow. Colder in the east and north tonight and tomorrow. Expected low tonight 15 in the north to lower 20's southwest. High to-morrow in the 20's.
Daily Hansan
56th Year, No. 57
Three men - described as ranking among the nation's top chemical engineers-had met death in the early morning hours while working on a project that was not in any way connected with their regular work at the plant.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Press reporters and photographers from papers in eastern Kansas and western Missouri tried to break through the veil of secrecy—but to no avail.
This morning was no exception,when three engineers were killed and two more critically injured.
Friday, Dec. 5, 1958
Rocket Explosion Kills 3 Engineers, Injures 4
An explosion of a homemade rocket early this morning killed three young engineers and injured four others, two seriously, in a waste disposal area at the Callery Chemical Co. plant three miles northwest of Lawrence.
The dead, all top engineers employed by the company, are Charles I. Sattes Jr., 31, of 645 Connecticut St.; William Renolds, 29, of 632 Michigan St., and Frank Wengrzyn, 24, of 3002 W. 7th St. They were dead on arrival
The fact that the plant is one of the top producers for today's jet and missile fuel puts the sprawling installation into the "classified" category.
The blast that shook a portion of the Callery Chemical plant at the usually quiet hour of 1:30 this morning failed to crack the wall of security surrounding the installation.
Security Surrounds Lawrence Installation
For the kiddies, the novelties are running to space. An orbiting satellite operated by remote control can be had for less than $5. Space helmets are moving well.
Tight-lipped guards at the plant would reveal almost no details of the accident—even as to the location where the blast occurred.
An official said that no reporters or photographers would be allowed to see the blast site since this would require Naval Intelligence clearance.
They were also keeping a sharp eye on the sky to spot any planes which might be trying to sneak a picture of the blast site. As the planes flew over, the guards would get the CAA number and relay it to the proper authorities.
A guard pointed out it is against the law to fly over an installation engaged in government work such as the Callery plant is handling.
The strain of the long night was beginning to show on the faces of company officials. But the questions kept coming—from the news media, and from the government.
Stuffed Blonde Beauties
For girls there are specially designed bathtub pillows for those who like to sleep while bathing or bathe while sleeping.
Among the miscellaneous gifts is the pump of good cheer. The pump is mounted atop a liquor
$3.50 Can Buy Shoppers A Christmas Scrooge Mat
By George DeBord
The lucky man who unwraps the mounted head of a beautiful blonde on Christmas should not be surprised.
Crazy gifts appear in stores and gift magazines today as often as the standard ties, sweaters and gloves which were once the articles most sought by the Christmas shopper.
The mounted head of the blonde should be popular with those shopping for the playboy-type male. The life-size head is mounted on a mahogany plaque over the inscription, "Conquest."
There is something unusual for every conceivable person on a Christmas list, a check with Lawrence merchants reveals. Even the proverbial old Scrooge has been remembered by enterprising novelty companies.
For the world-hater there is an unwelcome mat for his front porch. The mat features huge white letters saying "Go Away." It sells for $3.50.
Bathtub Pillows Sold
bottle and is designed for money-conscious drinkers. It is advertised to pump "exactly one shot without wasting one precious drop."
Then there is a braided hairpiece for girls at only $10.50 and a $3 electric heater for making instant hot water in the cup for tea and coffee.
Dogs Still Preferred
A pet shop reports that fish and birds are the most popular gifts at this time of the year. However, the proprietor said children still prefer dogs.
Aside from novelties, other popular items for women are bulky knit sweaters, stretch tights and car coats. Perfumes, hosiery, costume jewelry and gloves, all standard items from year to year, are also in demand.
A store for men rates flasks, bar accessories and novelty hats as top items. The usual large number of ties, sweaters and white shirts are going to less spirited shoppers.
Shoppers' Quirks
Store owners noted several things about Christmas shoppers. The manager of a large men's store said women buy at least 80 per cent of all the white shirts sold there.
The owner of a gift shop said many men come into her store with a list made out by their wives of what the women want for Christmas.
The men simply pick out a few items from the list, thus assuring themselves they will please their spouses at gift time.
at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Hospitalized with serious injuries are Elmer W. Boyd, 38, of 1419 W. 4th St., who graduated from the University in 1958 with a degree in chemical engineering; and Richard A. Wright, 25, of 612 Ohio St.
Behind Blast Wall
A spokesman for Lawrence Memorial Hospital said that Boyd suffered numerous deep lacerations on his body and severe injuries to one hand. Wright suffered a fractured arm and internal injuries. Both are in critical condition, but are holding their own.
Plant Manager R. G. Schmidt said the young engineers were experimenting with the rocket while off duty. The blast occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m.
Ben Leavitt, of Tongonoxie, and James Longstregh, of Baldwin, maintenance men at the plant, were behind a blast wall at the time of the explosion. Both escaped with minor injuries and were released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital after treatment.
The blast, which did not damage the plant, apparently occurred while the men were grouped together tamping silver nitrate and waste materials into the rocket's two-inch copper tubing.
Blast on Concrete Pad
The explosion occurred on a well-lighted concrete pad some 1,200 feet from the main plant. The company disposed of dangerous wastes in the area and it was shielded by a large concrete wall.
A steel high-pressure hose nozzle apparently intended to be the tail of the rocket also was found.
The FBI office in Kansas City said this morning that it had stopped investigating the explosion because the men involved were conducting the experiment on their own. No security rules appeared to have been violated, the office said.
The FBI held the investigation because the plant produces a boron compound used for propulsion of rockets and missiles, which is sold to federal agencies.
Not Company Work
James Watkins, director of security at the plant, gave this official statement:
"The engineers were working on a project not a part of the company's work. It was not authorized by the company, nor in any way connected with it.
"The company feels that such experiments are not safe and that it is wrong to hold private experiments on company property because of the danger.
"The men knew the danger involved. They probably were three of the finest engineers in the country, so we have no explanation as to what caused the explosion."
The engineers had been experimenting with the rocket on their own for several weeks. Schimdt said,
Sattes' survivors are his wife and two sons. Surviving Renolds are his wife and two daughters. Wengrzyn is survived by his wife and a son.
Murder Weapons Search Stopped
The search for a revolver and rifle thought to be the weapons used by Lowell Lee Andrews, Bethel sophomore and confessed slayer of three, has been call off temporarily.
Douglas County Sheriff Dale Chapell said this morning the search is off until officers can determine whether the trigger housing for a J. C. Higgins riffle found Tuesday in the Kaw River is part of the murder weapon.
The trigger housing is being examined by detectives at the Wyandotte County sheriff's office.