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Daily hansan
54th Year, No. 96
LAWBENCE. KANSAS
Friday, March 1, 1957
Pacific Natives Changed Vastly Miss Mead Says
In 25 years, missionaries and the American army have accomplished social changes in the lives of New Guinea natives that Western civilization took 2,000 years to accomplish.
This is what Miss Margaret Mead, anthropologist and author, told a capacity audience in Strong Auditorium Thursday.
Miss Mead described her observations of the personality change of the natives of Manus, an island in the Admiralty Islands of New Guinea. The community had progressed from the stone age to the modern age in a period of 25 years. The entire village changed, including the manner of housing, marriage customs, religious beliefs and child care.
In most social revolutions, Miss Mead said, new classes come in. This, however, was not the case in the Manus transformation. The structure of their society remained the same. Those who were leaders in 1928, the date of her first visit, were leaders in 1953.
What They Found Earlier
"The first time my husband and I visited the island the people were living under a barter system and Christianity had not yet been introduced." Miss Mead said.
What They Found Earlier
"When the people finally got around to adopting Christianity, they did it only because all the other tribes were doing it. They chose Catholicism because the missionaries taught them English, heard private confessions and did not seem to want as much money."
Had Five Social Classes
"There were five classes of society: the rich, the young who would become rich, the dependents who would always be dependents, the independents who fished and kept the economy afloat and the young who would become independents," Miss Mead said. When World War II came the tribes had the opportunity to see Western civilization firsthand. "Most impressive were American soldiers. The natives observed the American Negro who wore the same clothes and got the same food and pay as his white companions. This impressed the natives greatly," Miss Mead said.
"The civilization of the Americans impressed the natives so much that they began to copy what they saw and learned. They built towns with planned streets and lots, the women received more liberties and everyone received the right to vote on village policies, although the votes of the children under 10 were not counted," she said.
"Men and women talked to each other in public where before they ignored each other, a feeling of brotherhood was established, education became important, science, history and a new language which was a cross between English and the native tongue was established."
Hearts And Flowers In 24 Hours
They say we are living in the age of speed.
A couple of students may have taken that thought to heart when they performed a very speedy deed, indeed.
Wednesday morning. Sarah Wittenkamp, Madison, Wis. senior, eloped with Wayne Rolley. Topeka junior. That afternoon they were married. They announced their marriage that evening at dinner. Thursday morning they returned from their honeymoon.
MISS MARGARET MEAD —(Dally Kansan photo)
Put Delinquent Bills On Record-Woodruff
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Unpaid housebills and pledging of men in scholarship halls were discussed by Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy, Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of students, and fraternity presidents Thursday. Actions will be taken at a meeting next month.
Dean Woodruff suggested that the problem of unpaid housebills be solved by adding the delinquent amount to the person's permanent record at the University. It was suggested that the grades and transcripts of those with delinquent house bills be held by the University.
"I see the problem," said Chancellor Murphy, "but I don't think it would be legal to hold up grades and transcripts," "However, I'll be glad to bring it up with the Board of Regents," he added.
Under the plan suggested by Dean Woodruff the fraternity would be given the responsibility of whose record should be marked delinquent. When payments are made, the marks would be removed. If the amounts are not paid, the delinquent amount would stay on the record.
Those with financial trouble would be excused from this action according to fraternity decision.
To solve hts problem it was suggested that each man in the hall be evaluated according to the amount of the bond. Fraternities could then purchase the student by paying the amount to the University.
Concerning pledging, the fraternities cannot pledge men living in scholarship halls because of contracts made by these men with the University. The reason for the contracts, explained by Dean Woodruff, is that if a man leaves the hall, the University must bear the expense of the vacancy. The money paid by each man is needed to pay off the floating bond financing the house.
"Welcome to Scandinavia" is the motto for the Scandinavian students who are planning the Saturday night program of the International Club at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union.
Scandinavians Plan Club Program
A group of students from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will sing songs common to Scandinavian people. Karl L. Reichelt, Oslo, Norway, graduate student, is song leader.
A tourist film and Scandinavian dances will also be on the program, Karl Kohler, Lund, Sweden, graduate student, who is president of the Scandinavian Club, said.
The Jay Watchers have been unsuccessful in their efforts to get the Kansas-Colorado basketball game at Boulder televised, Bryce Cooke, Overland Park senior, and co-chairman, said Thursday.
Telecast Plans For Game Fai
"There is one point I would like to clear up," Cooke said. "Although we are working on it, if the organization is unable to gain television coverage of the NCAA playoffs in Dallas, the money raised will not go to the endowment fund."
"The Jay Watchers are a permanent corporation. The money raised will not go to a charitable or educational organization unless the corporation dissolves. If we don't get any games televised this year the money will remain in the fund for next year.
"In the event that this happens, the incorporators will select two students at the end of this semester to take charge of the project for next year."
The group's efforts to televisie the Colorado game fell through when the television stations were unable to sell enough advertising to cover the cost, Cooke said.
Generally fair this afternoon an east portion tonight and Saturday. Partly cloudy west tonight and Saturday. A little cooler northeast this afternoon, otherwise little temperature change through Saturday. Low tonight 25-30, high Saturday 50-60.
ASC Constitution Revision Possible
Weather
Its constitution is unwieldy and needs revision, the All Studen$ Council decided Thursday.
The Council also appropriated $2,010 for campus organizations requesting funds.
International Views Hurt Foreign Policy
Emphasis on internationalism has caused the United States to play the role of big brother in world affairs, David S. Teeple, administration consultant on atomic energy, told members of the Collegiate Young Republicans Club Thursday.
Mr. Teeple is consultant on atomic energy to industry and to the joint committee on atomic energy of the Senate appropriations.
Create Economic Insanity "We have compromised on principles instead of issues," Mr. Teepe said. We have given power to smaller countries constantly, thus creating a program of economic insanity."
Create Economic Insanity
He explained that the trend toward internationalism in the United States is not the fault of any one man, party or administration. He described the nation's foreign policy as one of only being able to feed and clothe people.
"International peace as manifested by the United Nations is largely a myth," he said.
"I don't believe in restoring the Garden of Eden in Iraq while the farms in Kansas go to pot," he said. "There is no correlation between what goes into a person's stomach and what comes out of his heart."
Misconception Is Great Danger
"The greatest danger in the world today is to allow any nation to get the conception that the United States will accept anything rather than defend her basic right," he said. "Appeasement is only an invitation to hostilities."
"Maybe we should walk out of a few more meetings, and ask a few more questions before we go along with this," he said.
Mr. Teeple criticized a plan for this country to make 20,000 kilograms of Uranium available for use by an international body.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing," he concluded.
Tau Sigma To Give 'Portraits Of Paris'
"Portraits of Paris" will be the theme of a recital to be given by Tau Sigma, honorary dance organization, March 21 and 22 in Fraser Theater.
The performance will depict a painter who tells the story of Paris life through his portraits. Shirley Hughes, instructor of physical education, will direct the performance.
Greek Week Sina Wednesday
Greek Week Sing Wednesday The Greek Week Sing will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. It was incorrectly printed Thursday on the Senior Calendar.
Here's How To Prevent Flu
An influenza epidemic at Kansas State College has affected about 1,200 students since Feb. 21. At the University Dr. Maurice Gross, physician at Watkins Hospital, lists the following precautions for students to take.
1. "Get flu shots. Students can get them free. Faculty members and University employees are charged $1."
2. "Get plenty of rest.
"Flu spreads very easily among students through their close associations in classes and living quarters," Dr. Gross said.
3. "Drink lots of fluids.
The flu epidemic at K-State has reached such proportions that it has forced the reopening of an old hospital building which had not been in use since 1952.
The student health center there has been filled to capacity. Some students require hospitalization for three or four days while others are able to leave after only 24 hours.
Jim Schultz, Council president, appointed a constitution revision committee to study the constitution and suggest changes. The committee will investigate these possible changes:
1. A unicameral legislature — That is, with only one chamber instead of the present House and Senate.
2. Dividing the functions of the executive branch of the ASC;
Committee Members
4. Changing the present method of representation.
3. More flexibility for ASC committees.
Kenneth Beasley, assistant professor of political science, will advise the committee.
Members of the committee are George Sheldon, Salina senior; chairman; Wanda Welliever, Oberlin junior; William Dye, Wichita senior; Robert Pope, Wichita graduate student; Bill Jackson, Florence junior; and Ralph Varnum, Kansas City, Mo. junior.
Larry Gutsch, Salina senior, chairman of the Finance and Auditing Committee, submitted the appropriation requests from campus organizations. The Council voted the following amounts:
Associated Women Students,
$1,660; Alpha Phi Omega, honorary service fraternity, $40; Mortar Board, $30; Forensic League, $70;
International Club, $120; Student Religious Council, $20; University Veterans Organization, $70.
Free Admission For Wives
A committee was appointed to investigate the possibility of obtaining free admission to all University events, other than athletic contests, for the wives of married students. Members are Ted Barnes, Salina first-year law student, chairman; John Downing, Kansas City, Mo., junior; Sue Stout, Wichita, Bob Billings, Russell, sophomores, and Jackson.
Schultz announced that the University will be host to the National Student Assn. regional conference April 13-14.
Final dates for the ASC elections were set. The primary will be April 24 and the general election May 1.
Alumni Staffs Confer Today
Big Seven Alumni Assn. secretaries and staffs will meet today and Saturday at the Hotel Muehlbach in Kansas City, Mo.
Fred Ellsworth, executive secretary and Dick Wintermote, field secretary of the KU Alumni Assn. are in charge of a panel on alumni office programs this afternoon.
Irvin Youngberg, executive secretary of the Endowment Assn., Maurice Barker, executive secretary of the Greater University Fund, Carl Lavery and James McCaig, both of the Endowment Assn., will attend a discussion on alumni fund programs Saturday morning.
James Gunn, managing editor of alumni publications, will attend the alumni magazine session Saturday afternoon.
Girls Get Jump On Sawyer Review
Tom Sawyer, reviewer, unknowingly put on a performance Wednesday while watching Moliere's "The Doctor in Spite of Himself."
A group of freshman girls, overheard in a conversation in the Hawks Nest of the Student Union, said that they had gone to the play to watch Sawyer's facial expressions.
They said they knew the play didn't have a chance when Sawyer didn't crack a smile throughout the entire performance.