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Wednesday, August 18, 1976
University Daily Kansan
Convention life spurs ...
A full page one swear on the Bible that I am telling the truth." The FBI is investigating the charges.
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Paraphernalia collecting is popular, as at any convention. The news media are competing for any number of 28 of them, and they are sometimes included, in the coveted floor pass,
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In addition to emblems representing individual states, delegates are wearing as many candidate buttons as they can find. According to a California Reagan alternate, a tiny gold California-shaped pin with "REAGAN" embossed on it is the most
rare. The pin was used in Reagan's first gubernatorial campaign.
Originally, President Ford was to appear at the Kansas delegation's Monday caucus. Susan Ford and Earl Eublitt, secretary of agriculture, substituted. Susan's remarks open-minded. He'll sit down, he'll listen you open-minded. I love him and I want him in."
Adding pizzazz to Susan Ford's appearance at the Kansas delegation was a volunteer Ford cheering section called the Young Presidentials. More than 1,000 youths aged 7 to 25 have volunteered to chant "We want Ford," wave signs and blow horns whenever a member of the First Family appears.
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UPI wire services aren't exactly getting the journalism experience they had expected. Many are driving AP or UPI cars to and from Kansas City International Airport, and Kansas City International Airport,
KU journalism students employed at the convention as "runners" for the AP and
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Alderson is a past president of the Kansas Association of Student Personnel administrators and a member of the national Association of Student Personnel administrators.
In contrast to Ford's rab-reception by the Presidents, when Reagan or his family enters or leaves buildings, there are just crowds clapping and waving.
Union construction reduces bookstore space
Alderson received a master of science in education degree from KU.
Alderson, a 1945 KU graduate with a degree in business, was appointed assistant dean of men in 1948. He was appointed dean of men in 1953.
"But for the most part people are pretty understanding," he said.
One of the reasons or the remodeling,
Ferguson said, was to provide improved
design.
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Ferguson said he saw a number of people who got lost trying to find them around town. "I felt like I was in a hole," he said.
THE MAIN LOBBY will open the day after Labor Day weekend. Ferguson said he doubted it would open earlier because the camper still had to be laid.
The Kansas Union has been undergoing a tacellence since mid-June and is causing heavy damage for debt.
The Hawk's Nest will open day, Ferguson said, and part of the Prairie Room is
Warner Ferguson, associate director of the Union, said Tuesday that, during enrollment, there would be less space in the Union bookstore because of the remodeling.
Certain areas will be enlarged to serve more people and to provide more working space.
The Trail Room also will be remodeled, and a novelty store is being planned in the building.
SUA will expand its facilities by adding another office on an upper level. Its present building is about 10 acres.
A CONCESSION STAND will be installed on the fifth level to provide snacks for people attending movies in Woodruff Auditorium
The snack and salad line in the Hawk's Nest will be split into two lines to speed up the serving process.
**THE APPOINTMENT OF Dean Alderson** comes after long and careful consideration and discussions with Chancellor Dykes, he said, "In the light of Dean Alderson's long experience with the Dean and his deep commitment to student needs, we feel he will do an exceptional job."
Prairie Room to replace the portable one previously used.
For every people-watcher, there is someone in the crowd who wants to be watched. One girl pasted President Ford labels on her glasses, forehead, cheeks and lips. Then she moved to a cameraman saying, "Oh, we've got a weird thing here."*
to Ford in the Kansas delegation. D.C. also favors Ford.
Richard Rundquist, director of the University Counseling Center and chairman of the search committee, said that committee was working to narrow the field of nationwide applicants for the vice chancellor's post.
Several student offices are getting paint jobs, and more tables and umbrellas will be installed.
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The canopy over the main entrance won't be finished until next year, he said. The canopy will be installed at the end of 2013.
Only the Kansas and District of Columbia delegations are staying at the Trademart Holiday Inn. According to several D.C. delegates, there hasn't been much mingling between delegations, but there soon may be because of the 30 of 34 delegates committed
WHEN THE HAWK Nest's remodeling is done, the food services and SUA will sponsor parties with food, beer and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. A cover charge will help pay expenses. Ferruson said.
The construction is on schedule, he said,
and all building materials have arrived.
As interim vice chancellor, Alderson will retain his title as dean of men but will renew his position as dean of men to Fred McElhnite, associate dean of men. Shankel said he was glad Alderson had
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In the main lobby three student booths will replace temporary tables set up by
Ferguson said the bid for the remodeling cost was $347,000. Architectural fees were
Balfour, who will teach about 200 physiology and cell biology students this semester, said Alderson had much experience and would do a good job as vice chancellor. Balfour now is moving his office from 227 Strong Hall to 239 Haworth.
"We're trying to improve the image of the Union from a public relations standpoint," but I don't know.
ALDERSON SAID he expected few problems in transition and would be "guided" by suggestions and requests from Shankel. Aderson said his close association with Bafour while serving as dean of men who are helpful when he assumes Bafour's duties.
Brochures have been printed to promote the Union, he said. An expanded one, which will include the Union's history, soon will be distributed, he said. The first brochure has been sent to all KU football season-ticket holders.
will extend from the east entrance to the west entrance.
When asked why she carried a sign that read, "KU Wants Ford," a 6-year-old said she didn't know; it was just the sign she didn't know. It was for the Presidents said only the older youngsters all the busing and cheering. As factual knew, all youth had Republican parents.
$,000; the furniture and fixtures were estimated at $b,000; and $400,000 will cover the furniture.
"It's a job that will involve a lot of listening," he said, "I feel confident that it will offer many opportunities for communicating with students."
The vice chancellor for student affairs has oversight and coordination responsibilities for the deans of men, women and foreign students offices; the University Information Center; the University Counseling Center; the Kansas Union and Foreign Students Office; student financial aid, student placement, housing and health services offices.
ALDERSON SAID he hoped to be responsive to student needs while in the
A group of citizen band radio owners called "CB 76ers" are using channel 3 to help delegates find convention sites. Two CB members said they would listen for a call from the White House, but there is no word from the White House that Betty Ford actually brought her CB.
Donald Alderson, dean of men, has assumed the interim vice censorial office affairs.
Alderson picked vice chancellor student affairs
Hankel said a permanent vice chancellor for student affairs would be appointed before the spring 1977 semester. A beginner's guide to the writing about 120 applications for the position.
Shankel has said Alderon, who is a member of the search committee, wouldn't be considered as a candidate for the full-time position.
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Alderson's appointment was announced yesterday by Del Shankel, executive vice chancellor. Alderson will act as a temporary replacement for William Balfour, who resigned the position effective August 15 to return to full-time teaching.
Hankel said he was glad Alderson had accepted the interim vichancelloslin
By JIM COBI Staff Writer
With all due pomp and splendor, Kansas City Mayor Charles Wheeler supervised the inflation of a 45-foot long elephant that would have flown 40 feet over downtown Kansas City, Mo., had the project gotten off the ground. Word now is that the floundering, half-infalted balloon will be deflated and hidden away.
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