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SPEECH CONTEST WINNERS—Lee Baird holds his first place trophy for the annual campus problems speaking contest. Kenneth Megill, left, and Mary Thornton, right, admire the trophy.
Lee Baird, Newton senior, received the first-place trophy in the 33rd annual campus problems speaking contest held Tuesday night in Strong Auditorium.
Baird's topic, "My Fair Instructor," was based on the play "My Fair Lady." He said that there is a need for better vocal communication between instructor and student at the University.
Senior Man Wins Speaking Contest
Kenneth Megill, Independence freshman, placed second with his speech. "The Entrance Exams for KU." Mary Thornton, Clay Center junior placed third with her speech, "Racial Discrimination."
The three places were chosen from nine finalists who gave 7-minute speeches.
Ferris Kimball, Kansas City, Kans senior, winner of the contest last year, was master of ceremonies. E.C Buehler, professor of speech, presented the award.
Judges were Dean G. R. Wagoner, of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dean Burton W. Marvin, of the School of Journalism, William Conboy, associate professor of speech and drama; Victor Hyden and Wilmer A. Linkugel, instructors of speech and drama.
Prof. Buehler and Gary Lehman, assistant instructor of speech, were in charge of the contest which was sponsored by the department of speech and drama.
Query Students On Problems
The questionnaires were sent to sophomore and freshman men who are at KU for the first time this semester. The questionnaires should be returned by Friday, Clark Coan, assistant dean of men, said today.
About 1,800 questionnaires were sent out this week to new students in an effort by the dean of men's office to find out what problems new students have.
"The questionnaires are to obtain information about the new student's adjustment to university life in financial, employment, housing, academic, religious, extracurricular and student service matters." Mr. Coan said.
The dean of men will be able to tell from the questionnaires what information new students need about the facilities and services of the University, including advising aid
Daily Hansan
Weather
Fair tonight and Thursday. Continued cool. Low tonight 20s, High Thursday 40 north central to lower 50s southeast.
Vacation Checking Starts Monday
Reserved books from the education and undergraduate rooms of Watson Library can be checked out for Thanksgiving vacation on Monday, according to Robert Quinsey, chief of reader services at the library.
The books will be due at 8 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 2.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, Wednesday,
Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 29 from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov.
30, 8 a.m. until noon.
The library will be open at the following hours during the vacation period:
"We are hoping that the covering will be completed in 30 to 60 days," he said.
George Beal, professor of architecture, is working out structural details for the canopy, to be made of aluminum and plastic-glass
Flans for a canopy over the main entrance of the Student Union, a gift of the class of 1957, are nearing completion, according to Frank Burge, Student Union director.
Union Canopy Near Completion
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1957
55th Year, No. 49
Science Staff Quality High, Deans Declare
Asian Flu Shots Fall To New Low
The board members who will be on the campus are Mrs. Elizabeth Haughey, Concordia; Claude Bradnev, Columbus; Oscar Stauffer, Topeka, Arthur W. Hershberger, Wichita; Clement Hall, Coffeyville
The number of students taking Asian flu shots dropped to another minimum as only 10 persons received shots Tuesday, Watkins Hospital reported. Previously the low number had been 11 persons taking shots.
This brings the total number of students who have taken the shots to 4,333, still a long ways from the proposed goal of 7,000 persons.
Manv Kansas legislators will be at Homecoming, as well as five members of the Board of Regents.
George Docking, governor of Kansas, and James T. Blair, governor of Missouri, will be here for the KU-Missouri University football game Saturday and many of the other activities of the Homecoming weekend.
The hospital reported that 47 persons took booster shots Tuesday. Also there were only 35 patients in the hospital, which is a lower number than has been the average of the hospital this semester.
Docking, Blair To See Game
the governors of Kansas and Missouri will be at KU this weekend for the 46th annual Homecoming.
500 Tickets Left For ID Exchange
Only 500 tickets for the KU-Missouri football game Saturday are available for student ID exchange, Allen Smith, Lawrence senior and chairman of the Student Athletic Board of the All Student Council, said Tuesday.
He said the exchange requires the student to bring his ID and the ID of another student to the information booth on Jayhawk Boulevard between 4-5 p.m. Friday or 8-11 am. Saturday and to pay $1.
The ID's are stapled together and admit the student and his guest to any seats in the student section. Smith said guests must be high school students or students from other colleges.
Decline Reported By NEA Hasn't Affected KU
The KU science teaching staff has not been affected by a decline in the quality of college science instructors as reported in a National Education Assn. study.
"The major state universities such as this one are not the first to suffer in a situation like this," Dean Waggoner said. "The smaller schools without a good graduate school, library, research program and other intellectual attractions will feel the deterioration first."
However, two KU deans interviewed today by The Daily Kansan said that University administrators are concerned about the problem.
Dean George R. Waggoner of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences said that because of what the Kansas Legislature has done so far to keep salaries high, the quality of the faculty is improving and there is a possibility of future upkeep in quality.
"We now have the necessary facilities to attract qualified persons and these facilities are constantly being improved," he said. General Shortage Exists
General Shortage EXISTS Dean John S. McNown of the School of Engineering said that a general shortage of qualified men exists in the fields of scientific education, but the shortage is shared with industry.
The additional amount of time required for preparation to go into the teaching profession is not a great drawback, Dean McNown said.
"Men interested in education on the graduate level would probably continue whether they are planning to go into teaching or industry," he said.
"There is cooperation between education and industry in combating the shortage of qualified persons in the field now," the dean continued. Consulting work, summer employment and other participation in active work by students are examples of the cooperation by industry with education."
"There is not a greater need for qualified educators with the present emphasis on scientific development in the world," he said, "but there is a greater realization of this need which has existed before."
Education, Industry Cooperate
"There is a need for positive steps to prevent a lack of qualified educators from arising," he said. Education and industry are alert to the need and will take the necessary steps in science and education. We have in the past and can hold our own here."
Science Institute Granted $70,000
The National Science Foundation has granted $70,000 to KU for a summer institute for high school and college teachers of mathematics, Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy announced today.
Dr. G. Baley Price, chairman of the mathematics department, prepared the proposal and will direct the 1958 institute, which will be similar to the one held in 1957. It will be held June 9-Aug.2.
Dr. Price said the institute would have these objectives:
Improving the subject matter competence of teachers.
Strengthening their capacities to motivate students toward careers in mathematics and science.
Better mutual understanding between high school and college teachers of mathematics.
Bringing teachers in contact with stimulating and productive mathematical leaders.
The National Science Foundation grant will permit KU to offer up to $600 for at least 45 participating teachers. Allowances of $120 are authorized for each dependent up
75 In Homecoming Follies
A 45-minute show presented by 75 students will be this year's attraction at the annual Jayhawk Follies following the varsity-freshman basketball game Friday night.
The Follies, scheduled to start at 9:15, will feature three skits, one by a fraternity and two by sororities, plus the crowning of Homecoming queen Marcia Johnson.
Lambda Chi Alpha will present "This Was Your Strife." Pi Beta Phi, "Ivy-Lvpso," and Kappa Kappa Gamma, "Bacteria Blues." All the skits were previously shown at the
Student Union Activities Carnival Nov. 9.
Dr. Price believes it will be possible to stretch the assistance beyond 45, and "we shall accept the enrollments of qualified applicants who come without a stipend."
Gordon Beck, instructor of speech and chairman of the Follies committee, said there would be one rehearsal before the show. A crowd of 10,000 to 12,000 attended the Follies and basketball game last year.
to four, plus a travel allowance of four cents a mile for one round trip.
"This Was Your Strife" is a satire on the television program This Is Your Life. "Ma Jigger," a fictitious soap opera character, and television commercials are satiated in the skit. Twenty five persons are in the skit, which won second place in the men's division at the carnival.
"Bacteria Blues" tells the story of how KU students, tired of having the Asian flu, see an eccentric entomologist come and kill the flu bugs.
Part of the 30 persons in the skit wear pajamas for costumes, while seven of them are costumed as flu bugs. The skit was the second place winner in the women's division at the carnival.
"Ivy-Lypso" is a rhyme and song skit about ivy league students and Tahitians trying to persuade each other that their own way of life is best. The skit won third prize in the carnival.
Max Beberman, professor of mathematics at the University of Illinois and the leading figure in the new public school mathematics program, will again be a member of the KU institute staff. Dr. Price said.
Travel Bureau To Arrange Rides
An opportunity to arrange for rides home for Thanksgiving vacation is now being offered by the Student Union Activities travel bureau.
Students wanting a ride and those who are driving cars and will take passengers for vacation, are asked to sign up on travel bureau posters in organized houses. Strong, Fraser and Snow halls and the Student Union.
Deadline for signing for rides is 5 p.m. Thursday, said Marilyn Beardsley. Liberal senior and travel bureau chairman.