Daily Hansan
Thursday, Dec. 6, 1956
54th Year, No. 58
Mather Contract Renewal Advised
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
(Of The Daily Kansan Staff)
Bv BOB LYLE
The 19-member University Athletic Board will recommend to the Board of Regents through Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy that KU head football coach Chuck Mather receive a 1-year contract extension at an increased salary.
Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of students and chairman of the board, who made the announcement today, said there were no dissenting votes. The board met Wednesday in the Student Union.
Appreciates Confidence
Appreciates... endorse
Dr. McNeil would ask he will
drive the recommendation with his
“heart endorsement.” The Board of
Regents will meet Dec. 15 in Topeka
Dean Woodruff did not announce the recommended salary increase. Mr. Mather is now paid $10,500 annually, having received a $500 raise during each of the years of his now expired 3-year contract.
Mr. Mather said he appreciated the confidence of the board. "I certainly will do everything within my power to justify their confidence. We are looking forward to next year," he said.
Salary Not Announced
A. C. (Dutch) Lonborg, KU athletic director, said he was glad Mr.Mather was going to remain and continue his building program.
Dean Woodruff attached no significance to the fact that the contract extension was only for one year. He said it is usually policy to hire members of the coaching staff one year at a time. Mr. Lonborg concurred this belief.
The board's recommendation came in wake of a statement by the coach last night that he does not plan to coach at any other school after he leaves KU.
Speaking to about 300 persons at the annual football banquet Thursday in the Student Union Ballroom, Mr. Mather said, "The day I leave this University, I'm not going to coach football again."
Mr. Mather, in effect, laid his cards on the table last night at the banquet, speaking candidly to the audience.
"Thought Shocks Me"
"Not having an undefeated season but a 3-6-1 record, I am sure there are some folks who would like to have me quit coaching and secure a new coach for Kansas University.
"The thought shocks me into the reality that they do not share my feelings of our improvement nor have a vision of a great team here at KU."
Earlier he had charted on a blackboard the improvement during his three years as head coach.
Not Apologetic
Recent incidents, such as criticism of the team's progress and the fact that he was hanged in effigy Monday night, drove home that he didn't know "how innocent" he was, Mr. Mather said.
His other comments made it clear that his remarks were not intended to be apologetic or evidence of discouragement. He predicted the KU team will be further improved next season.
Bob Kraus, Massillon, Ohio, junior and one of the captain-elects for next year, said he saw no rhyme or reason for the hanging incident.
"It must have come from some K-State or Missouri alum who is worried about how we are going to do next year," Kraus said.
"We are going to win all of our games next season, including that one down at Oklahoma."
Dean Woodruff said the board also discussed the possibility of rebuilding the Memorial Stadium track because of a faulty drainage system. No action was taken on the matter, he said.
—(Daily Kansan photo)
WHERE ARE THE COPS?—Campus police had calls from puzzled motorists today who reported an abandoned accident scene on Naismith Road near Allen Field House. Investigating officers found one car overturned, another badly battered, and the involved parties in a good mood. It was a mock accident set up by the Kansas State Highway Patrol school to give recruits practice in investigating car accidents. For the recruits' benefit, a typical highway argument was staged by Homer Longsdorf, University Extension coordinator, and Billy Hodson, Douglas County sheriff. The project was sponsored by the Highway Patrol and University Extension in cooperation with the Lawrence Police Department.
$1,500 Collected For Hungarian Student Aid
More than $1,500 has been collected at KU in an emergency relief drive to aid refugee students of Hungary. Collections from about 30 houses are still to be counted.
The drive closed last night with the temporary total more than tripling the initial goal of $500.
"I feel the success of the drive was due to the cooperation of faculty and students of the University." Ralph Varnum, Kansas City, Mo., junior and ASC Campus Chest chairman, said.
"The fine people of Kansas, who contributed at the basketball game Monday, and University students have shown they are willing to share with less fortunate students in other parts of the world.
"Although I don't know the exact figures, the contributions here compare quite favorably with other schools of the nation," Varnum said.
The drive was made by the campus Chest after authorization from the All Student Council. Containers were placed in all organized houses and in other places on the campus. More than $1,000 was collected Monday at the half-time of the KU-Northwestern game.
A fund drive now being carried on by the World University Service is nation-wide and "will provide temporary relief." Varnum said.
Professors Meet Today
The local chapter of the American Assn. of University Professors will hold a dinner-business meeting at 6 p.m. today in the Student Union. Three committee reports will be given.
J. Neale Carman, professor of Romance languages, will discuss the possibility of more than one family member being employed by the University.
Howard Baumgartel Jr., assistant professor business administration, will report on a survey of retirement plans here and at other universities.
John M. Nugent, head of the circulation department at Watson Library, will give an interim report on faculty housing at the University.
Members who cannot attend the dinner may attend the business meeting at 7 p.m., W. D. Paden, professor of English and president of the local chapter, said.
Emphasis Week Dates Chosen
"Is Religion the Answer?" was named the theme of the annual Religious Emphasis Week to be held from Feb. 17 to 23, at a council meeting Wednesday in the Student Union.
The theme was chosen by the Religious Emphasis Week Council, a group representing KU student religious organizations.
Council co-chairmen are Coralyn F. Stayton, Winfield senior, and Michael T. Mills, McPherson junior.
Chorale Sinas At Med Center
The Chorale sang at a convocation for medical students at noon today at the KU Medical Center. The hour's program included contemporary music, classical works and Christmas carols.
3 Queen Finalists Chosen By Military
Shirley Burnham, Kansas City, Mo., Peggy Garrison, Phillipsburg, and Marcia Hall, Coffeyville, all sophomores, were named the three finalists for queen of the annual Military Ball to be held at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Student Union Ballroom.
SHIRLEY BURNHAM
PEGGY GARRISON
MARCIA HALL
Weather
Freezing rain or drizzle northeast portion, snow northwest portion and occasional rain or showers southeast portion this afternoon, tonight and Friday. Light snow or freezing drizzle elsewhere. Snow accumulating two to four inches in northwest portion tonight. Colder over state this afternoon much colder southeast portion. Continued cold through Friday. Low tonight 15 northwest to 35 southeast.
Miss Burnham represents Delta Delta Delta sorority, Miss Garrison, Alpha Chi Omega's sorority, and Miss Hall, Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Pat Canary, Wichita senior and chairman of the selection committee, today announced the names of the finalists, who were chosen following a formal reception Wednesday night.
The crowning ceremony will be held at 9:45 p.m. Saturday. The attendants will be announced first and will be escorted through an arch of crossed sabers held by members of Scabbard and Blade, honorary military society.
Lonsinger belonged to Triangle fraternity. He was enrolled in mechanical engineering.
Maj. Gen. McGarr To Crown Queen Following the presentation of the attendants, the queen will be crowned by Maj. Gen. Lionel C. McGarr, commandant of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. He will be assisted by Judy Howard, Salina senior and last year's Military Ball queen.
A Kansas City orchestra, the Beguine Rhythms, will play for the dance.
The ball is held annually for the cadets and midshipmen of the Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC units. This year's ball is being sponsored by Scabbard and Blade.
Gen. McGarr will speak at a Scabbard and Blade dinner preceding the ball.
Student Killed In Collision
Lonsinger had driven his mother, Mrs. Albert Lonsinger, to Wichita to catch a plane. Mrs. Lonsinger was going to Sumatra, Indonesia, to visit her husband, an oil company employee.
Albert L. Lonsinger, 18, Augusta freshman, was killed instantly early Wednesday morning in a car-truck collision eight miles west of Emporia on U. S. Highway 50-S. He was alone in the car.
Mrs. Lonsinger, reached in Seattle, returned to Augusta Wednesday night.
The picket fence in front of central Sunnyside has a new coat—of paint that is.
Jerry C. Davies, Kansas City, Kan., senior and president of the fraternity, said Lonsinger was wellliked and was an average student. He played intramural football, Davies said, and he described him as one of the better athletes in the house.
Service Fraternity Paints Fence
This improvement of the campus view was the work of Alpha Phi Omega, service fraternity.
While looking for a public service project, the fraternity talked to Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of students, who suggested several projects. The paint job was the one most suited to the fraternity.
Members of Alpha Phi Omega spent a day painting the fence. The dormitory office furnished the paint.
"The boys did an excellent job of painting, and improved the appearance of Sunnyside," said J. J. Wilson, director of dormitories.