Halloween evil fights good during All Holy's Eve
By C. S. GROOM
Halloween.
Dying, death, the spirit, witches, goblins, ghosts, sprites. For children, Halloween is the night for getting as much candy as possible. But two University of Kansas faculty members see it in theological terms.
Halloween means All Holy's Eve. It is the watch, the vigil, of
the Christians for the triumph of the saints.
It is also the night that Satan, or evil, is trying to break into the world, according to the two faculty members.
"The real question is," Franklyn Nelick, professor of English, said, "are there wretches out there or not? Of course there are. Where the hell do you think death sits?" The answer is right in the middle. Who would be so naïve as to think they could find evil in the ugly—he adheres in the beautiful, the young. He's in the best.
"Necrophilia is the ultimate violation. To attempt necrophilia would be trying to cross the line, as if saying, "Now-if we could only hurt the dead!" It would be enough, wouldn't it, to molest the dead? The ultimate molester is the one who molests the dead."
"Do I believe in the supernatural? Hell yes, of course. It's All Holy's Eve; the next day is All Saint's Day. You know, not you ... that anyone who doesn't believe in the existence of evil believes in the existence of good. But evil needs to live on, as uplifting demonic beings. Take pneumonia. The pneumo cocus exists only in a healthy lung. Is there evil? The answer is My God almighty—yes there is."
*Malice can never be constructive. Malice isn't just a different opinion. There is no malice unless there is something good. How can you gossip about someone if there is no one to gossip about?*
"Satan loves virgines. There's no delight in corrupting a friend. Why do you think everyone got turned on—just by a friend. A friend! In Milton's 'Comus' he wants her because—and only because—she's a virgin.
"Satain waits. You'll find him, you'll listen for him. If you go for evil, you'll find it. Satain just sits in the middle of the room."
When asked about Carlos Casteneda, who wrote of supernatural happenings in accordance with the use of drugs, Nelick said, "Evil is not something you can see by dropping acid. You see, what's wrong with drugs is that they are mind extenders."
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Speeding pumpkin
By DAVE REGIEEI
Rooing behind Summerfield Hall and heading for Daisy Hill yesterday afternoon, this motorcycle-mounted tourer is on its way.
Halloween include a free costume ball at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Kansas Union Ballroom. The ball is sponsored by the SUA.
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
KANSAN
Vol. 85-No.47 Thursday, October 31,1974
The University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas
Still a favorite
By Kansan Photographer JAN SEYMOUR
Inflation is leaving very few bottles unturned, and liquor dealers in Lawrence are feeling the squeeze. Many liquor manufactures have lost sales in Louisiana.
to 80 proof in an attempt to beat inflation. Sales, however,
remain brisk.
Nixon nearly died Tuesday, aide says
From the Associated Press
LONG BEACH, Calif.—Form President Richard M. Nixon almost died after intoxication following surgery for phlebitis, which caused the press secretary revealed yesterday.
"There is no doubt that we almost lost President Nixon yesterday afternoon."
Career analyzed See pages 5.6
Ronald Ziegler了 in an impromptu news conference at the hospital where Nixon is on his way.
"I know that President Nixon has not lost the will to live. . . he's a man of great strength and great courage and he will pull out of it." Ziegler said.
Ziegler said Nixon's condition after he went into vascular shock—collapse of blood circulation—for three hours was the result of a fall that that Nixon was in the intensive care unit.
"It is also fortunate that the doctors were handy and could go through the necessary preparations."
condition and pull him out of what was... a very serious condition. "Zieleg said."
Nixon was originally placed in the intensive care ward, on the top floor or the lower level of the building.
Ziegler said neither he nor any other aides have been permitted to visit Nixon, who has been isolated from everyone but his family and doctors.
The crisis occurred soon after Ziegler left the hospital Tuesday.
"The doctors were so busy dealing with the President's condition that I did not receive notification until 5 p.m. when I happened to call the hospital." Ziegler said.
Of Nixon's wife, Pat, and daughters, Tricia and Julie, who flew here Tuesday night. Ziegler said, "I think the best way to remember is the state of mine as is one of very deep concern."
He said they were staying at a private residence near the hospital so they wouldn't be separated from the hospital by a one-hour drive from San Clemente.
Earlier yesterday, President Gerald R. Ford said he had prayed for Nixon and had asked to be kept abreast of Nixon's condition.
Ford will be in Los Angeles for a campaign appearance, but a White House spokesman has said there were no plans for him to visit Nixon.
surgery, had been discontinued and wouldn't the begin again "until we feel safe."
Borgen said that many top-brand restaurants were reducing their meat ratings. Jim Bunge, a chef at Jumbo, Jim Bunge, a chef at Jumbo, said that many top-brand restaurants were reducing their meat ratings.
Borgen said that some distillers tried to use plastic bottles but that the practice had to be discontinued because the plastic was bleeding into the limo.
The manager of Borger's Liquor store, Charles Borgen, said yesterday that distillers were cutting their proof rates instead of raising prices.
He said the change was a result of higher production costs. Grain and sugar are more expensive, he said, and glass is getting harder to obtain.
A special 12-page tablied election section accompanies today's Kansas. Articles in the section examine major Kansas races, constitutional amendments on the ballot and a Kansas poll on the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races.
Costs cause cut in booze potency
Election guide
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The section also contains a voter's guide with interviews on selected contested races the ballot in Lawrence. Pictures supplied by the institution for the reproduction in the section.
Comments from the candidates for clerk of the District Court were inadvertently omitted from the special section. The candidates' comments appear on page 7.
Langren said Nick received three pints of blood to counteract shock and internal bleeding.
One change is that the liquor found on counters may have less alcohol in it. Many liquor manufacturers are watering down the alcohol content in an effort to cut their costs. Some popular brands that once were labeled 86 proof now are 80 proof.
The former President is experiencing restlessness and occasional nausea, laziness, and insomnia.
By GARY WRIGHT
Nixon's doctors step-backed questions as to whether Nixon's life was in danger during the crises on Tuesday. Nixon was still on the critical list Wednesday.
John C. Lungren, Nixon's personal physician, said the former President had shown improvement. He said internal investigations unerfanged the shock, had apparently stopped.
Another liquor retailer said he thought the decrease in proof ratings was an attempt by distillers to compete with Canadian whisky, which has been 80 proof for a long time. He also noted that the content gave the whisky a lighter taste, which often was preferred by women.
"There were no significant bleeding
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"His vital signs are stable," Langren said.
He said anticoagulation therapy, which triggered the bleeding that sent Nixon into a state of distress.
The distilling industry is confronting higher production costs by increasing liquor prices. But other changes, not so noticeable, are taking place.
Borgen said that although distillers were distributing 80 proof liquor, customers would still be able to find liquor with higher proof ratings.
Inflation spares no one, including niquot
distillers and manufacturers.
Roy Kitt, manager of Kitt Liquor Store, said his store hadn't been affected by the decline in proof rates. He attributed recent price increases to higher freight rates and that he was surprised that prices didn't increase more because of higher costs for grain.
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There won't be any more watering down of liquor, however, because federal regulations prohibit distillers from dropping below 80 proof.
Borgen said it would be difficult to determine what the overall effect of the drop in proof rates would be. Some brands, such as Jim Beam, lowered their prices when their proof ratings were reduced. But, he said, others increased their prices.
And many drankers will be happy to know that beer hasn't been affected. At least, not too much.
A liquor's proof rating is twice its alcohol content. For example, a liquor that is 90 percent alcohol is 270 proof.
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The critical condition of former President Richard Nixon following his surgery for phlebitis drew new reactions yesterday. Students who were interviewed on campus.
unaware of the changes in proof ratings.
This is partly because the way distillers
use the model is changing.
Nixon's illness draws reaction from students
One comment representative of several reactions came from Yvonne Uzzell, Stillwater, Okla., senior, who said she didn't feel any sorrier for Nixon than for anyone else. The other commenter thought that a lot of psychological strain had probably brought on his illness.
By MARY ANN HUDDLESTON
An opposite reaction was registered by Jeff Jones, Leawood junior, who said he did feel sorry for Nixon, not just because he was sick
Jim Beam originally printed "80# proof" on their label, but not "80# proof" appears on the back cover.
He said that most alcoholic drinks were mixed so that the change in alcohol content wasn't noticeable. A drop from 86 proof to 80 proof is about three per cent in alcohol content, he said.
reduced ratings from 86 to 80 proof. Kentucky Gentleman Bourbon and many gins, including Gordon's and Gilbey's, have dropped from 86 to 80 proof. Seagram's Extra Dry Gin also has been watered down, he said.
"Most people are aren't proof-conscious as much as they are brand-conscious," he said.
Borgen said the drop in proof ratings hadn't affected his sales or customers.
Jones said he didn't think Nixon's illness was caused by Watergate because it had been building up since 1965. However, he said that he thought Nixon's emotional state was caused by the scandal and that Nixon wasn't as strong as before.
'I don't think he's the kind of guy that will
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Specific details are still to be worked out, but Tom Donaldson, interim president of the Graduate Student Council (GSC), said yesterday that a general spirit of cooperation was reached between administrators and graduate student representatives in a meeting yesterday afternoon.
Graduates, administrators discuss office, newsletter
The creation of a representative office for all graduate students may soon be a reality.
Del Shankel, executive vice chancellor;
Will Armingergs, vice chancellor for research and graduate studies, and Jerry Bosch, associate vice chancellor for academic programs. GSC Executive Council to exchange information, clear up misunderstandings and
Much of the discussion centered on the creation of a newsletter, establishment of a halftime paid director of an office of the GSC, and preparation of specific needs and composition of the GSC.
explain the resources the University has available to meet requests.
Donaldson said it was important for the proposed newsletter to reflect the concerns of graduate students. Maintaining in-depth knowledge is also be a necessary condition. Donaldson said,
Arisinger said there were a number of publications that sent out information to them.
"I can see that there are certain areas See GRADS Page 5
Getting together
Members of the Graduate Student Council met yesterday with Del Shankel, executive vice chancellor to tom out misspelled names.
By Kansan Photographer JIM THOMAS
the requests of the GSC was for the partial funding of a GSC newsletter.