A Blessed Christmas And A Happy New Year
Daily Hansan
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
55th Year, No. 67
Friday, Dec. 20, 1957
YULETIDE TRADITION—Enjoying the privileges of a sprig of mistletoe are Martha Crosier, Lawrence junior, and Steve Schmidt, Salina senior. (Daily Kansan photo)
Wilt, Four Others In Traffic Mishaps
Wilt Chamberlain, 7-foot junior center on the basketball team, was one of five students involved in four traffic accidents in Lawrence Thursday.
Dr. Elin K. Jorgensen, professor of education, was injured slightly when the car in which she was riding, driven by Bruce Loganbill, Newton graduate student, collided with Chamberlain's 1956 Oldsmobile at the intersection of 11th and Ohio streets at about 6:05 p.m. Chamberlain was driving up the hill west on 11th Street.
Campus police estimated damage to the front bumper of Chamberlain's car at about $25.
Loganbill was driving south on Ohio in a 1956 Oldsmobile owned by Mrs. Mervin T. Sudler, West Campus Road. Damage to the car was estimated at $100. No charges were filed.
A parked car belonging to Gary Lee Nanning, Whitewater senior, was struck by a car driven by Robert G. Taylor, 418 Indiana, at 7:15 p.m. in front of 215 W. 6th.
Taylor was charged with having no brakes on his car, a 1950 Ford. Damage to Nanning's 1955 Chevrolet was estimated at $350, and to Taylor's car at about $200.
A 1953 Oldsmobile driven and owned by Richard A. Davenport, Kansas City, Mo. junior, was involved in a collision at 8th and Elm streets at 9:08 a.m. Thursday with a 1956 International pickup truck belonging to the city of Lawrence and driven by Louis M. Stone, 1821 Alabama.
In the fourth accident of the day involving KU students, a 1954 Cheverolet driven by Robert B. Wimmer, Topeka graduate student, collided with a panel truck owned by the Singer Sewing Co.
Damage to the left front fender of his car was estimated at $5.
Davenport was charged with making an improper left turn.
The accident occurred at 13th and Ohio Streets. Wimmer's car was traveling north on Ohio, and received damage estimated at $150. The panel truck was being driven east on 13th by Stanley Kupytv of Topeka.
Greek Week Dance To Star Woody Herman
The annual sorority and fraternity get - together, Greek Week. has been set for March 18-22. Woody Herman's band will play at the Greek Week dance.
Dick Patterson, Kansas City, Mo. junior, said events are planned on four days of the week. Patterson and Mary Claire Purcell, Kansas City, Kan. junior, are co-chairmen of Greek Week.
Panel discussions on scholarship, rushing and pledge training will start the week on Tuesday. Chairmen of the Greek houses' committees on these subjects will participate.
A scholarship banquet will be held Wednesday featuring a main speaker, as yet not chosen. An interfraternity sing will be held Thursday. Last year awards were given to the top three choruses from fraternities and sororities.
A community project will be held for the fourth time. The project is one with the idea of offering some service to Lawrence and the University. Last year the intramural football field was resodded by the Greeks.
A chariot race will be held Saturday. The race features homemade chariots with a driver and two men pulling them. Woody Herman and his band will play at the dance in the Student Union Ballroom from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday,
Austin Named Regent Member
Gov. George S. Docking Thursday appointed Whitley Austin, editor of the Salina Journal, to a 4-year term on the Board of Regents effective Jan. 1.
Mr. Austin succeeds Oscar Stauffer, president, Stauffer Publications, who asked not to be reappointed. Both are Republicans. Mr. Austin is a native of Emporia. He attended the University of Wisconsin.
Mr. Austin is now serving as third vice president of the William Allen White Foundation, advisory board for the School of Journalism and Public Information.
Gov. Docking had previously appointed two Democrats, Russell R. Rust, Topeka insurance executive, and George B. Collins, Wichita attorney, to the board. They succeeded Mrs. Elizabeth Haughey, Concordia, and A. W. Hershberger, Wichita, respectively.
This Christmas Won't Be White
If you want a white Christmas this year you will probably be disappointed, but at least weather conditions for the homeward trek should be ideal.
It will be partly cloudy tonight a little colder east portion. Saturday generally fair with moderate temperatures. Low tonight 20 northwest to 32 southeast. High Saturday 45-55.
Further south the weather has taken a violent turn with tornado warnings issued early today for north-central Georgia and northwest South Carolina.
Students OK ASC Letter
7 Of 9 Interviewed Approve Council Action
Seven of nine students interviewed by The Daily Kansan Thursday approved of the All Student Council sending letters to Gov. George Docking, the Board of Regents, and the chairmen of the state Legislature Ways and Means committees concerning the proposed state school budget.
One said it was the wrong thing to do and one said it might turn out all right if the ASC takes any further action.
The students were asked, "Why do you think the All Student Council should or should not have sent the letter to Gov. Docking, the Board of Regents, and the committee charimen?"
Ruth Guy. Hutchinson senior—"Yes, the Council was right. It is practically the only way we can show the legislators what the students think, and it is important that they know how we feel. It is important that the University has enough money for good teachers and equipment."
Student comments were:
Ben Blackshire, Kansas City, Mo. junior—"I think it's good for students to be concerned with the welfare of the generations following us."
John Fowler, Kansas City, Mo. junior—"if all they're going to do is write a letter, they're wasting their time. If they're planning any follow-up action, it was a good preliminary move."
Betty Thomas, Kansas City, Kan. junior—"Yes. It illustrates the feeling of everyone at KU and throughout the state."
Paul Gorman, Kansas City, Kan. senior—"It isn't the business of the students to pressure the governor into something he has probably studied and has good reason to oppose."
Melinda Taylor, Topeka senior—"Yes. I think it's good that the ASC takes an interest, but they're not specific enough in the letter."
Joy Yeo. Manhattan senior—"Yes. Many of the best faculty members seem to be leaving KU because of the low salaries paid here."
Lois Krisher, Minneapolis, Kan. freshman-"Yes. We need to keep the budget up. The letter wasn't very strong, but it should serve its purpose."
Gene Young, Kansas City, Mo. freshman—"Yes. I didn't think the idea of cutting the budget was very good, especially where it concerned the University."
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city.
And Joseph went also up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Unto You Is Born A Savior
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be unto all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which shall be Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will toward men."
Luke II 1-15