University Daily Kansan
Friday, Oct. 9, 1964
Page 5
Stewart Calls VOX Charges 'Hot Air'
A good organization is built around and furthered by criticism, not irresponsible attacks, but constructive, helpful suggestions, Bob Stewart, student body president, said.
In addressing the University Party last night "not as a fellow member, but as the president of the student body," Stewart said, "the main vehicle for improving any organization, including student government, is constructive criticism."
"I expect and respect criticism, that is, knowledgeable and constructive criticism based on fact and a sincere effort to help, not simply derogatory hot air."
AS AN EXAMPLE of "derogatory hot air" Stewart pointed out the "scathing attacks" made upon him and the student government by Jim Frazier, Vox Populi president.
In response to Frazier's charging Stewart with delivering political punches during his report of the ASC meeting, Stewart replied. "I wonder if Mr. Frazier bothered to read the constitution of the ASC. Mr. Frazier should realize that it is my duty to report the good and the bad side of student government."
Last week Frazier pointed out that spending was not the only purpose of student government. However, Stewart said, "It is hard to send mail without money for stamps, it is hard to publicize without money for ads, and it is hard to mimeograph without money for fluid."
Frazier goes on to say that "as long as the ASC is engaging in worthwhile projects the University will back them all the way."
IN ANSWERING Stewart says, "But perhaps Mr. Frazier forgets that the University does not own a gold mine. We cannot spend indefinitely and we cannot pick our money off some nearby tree."
Stewart repudiated Frazier's charge that he had proposed plans to establish a committee to investigate the effectiveness of the other ASC committees. It seems that Stewart had encouraged the council to put into effect the bill which Vox has passed, creating the committee, but which was eventually authorized by UP members.
Continuing his "scathing attacks" Frazier accused Stewart of not doing research on the Student Travel Advisory Board.
In response Stewart said, "I not only researched this program last year but organized it, recruited for it, and ran it for several months. I wonder if Mr. Frazier did any research on the Student Travel Board."
CONCLUDING his criticism, Frazier asked, "Mr. Stewart, I would like to ask you when you are going to do something that we (Vox) haven't done already, and when are you going to devise a program to benefit the students?"
Stewart remarked that Frazier must have forgotten the Freshman Leadership Day, the Student-Teacher Evaluation, the Library Committee, the Labor Committee, the newly effective current events program, and the installation of a Budget Control System.
Asking Mr. Frazier, "I would like to ask where in Heaven's name have you been, Mr. Frazier? When will you learn the difference between scathing attacks and intelligent criticism?"
Concluding last night's meeting Stewart cautioned, "Have the facts before you speak. I entreat you to bring criticism to me for I know that I and student government will benefit from your well, thoughtout opinions."
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TODAY
CATHOLIC MASS, 5 p.m. St. Lawrence Chapel, 1910 Stratford Road.
FRIDAY FLICK, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Fraser
renence Chapel, 1910 Straford Road.
FLICK, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Fraser
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EPISCOPAL EVENING PRAYER, 9:30 p.m., Danforthe Chapel.
CATHOLIC MASSES: 6:45 a.m. 5 p.m.
Chapel, Confession: 4:5
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Local Republicans Welcome Debating
An invitation was issued by the Douglas County Republican Chairman in an interview last night.
"Republican speakers in Douglas County would welcome an opportunity to debate the issues of this campaign with any Democratic political science professor at KU," J. D. King, Douglas County Republican Chairman, said.
"I have heard from many people that Republican candidates and policies aren't being discussed in classrooms and meetings. It is my duty to see that the issues are thoroughly discussed before the voters," King said.
"Students should align themselves with which ever party fits their beliefs best . . . Party members directly influence party decisions," Mrs. Wilson explained.
Discussing the campaign, Mrs. Wilson said independent voters can do nothing.
The International Club has already invited both parties to send two speakers each to their meeting Saturday, Oct. 31.
When questioned if the local organization was campaigning harder for state and local candidates than the national ticket, King said: "We are pushing all Republican candidates from top to bottom. The Citizens for Goldwater-Miller are more directly concerned with Goldwater's campaign than we are, but we are cooperating with them."
Precinct polling will start Saturday. When asked why the local Republicans had waited so late to start precinct work Mrs. Wilson, Douglas County Republican Vice-Chairman, answered:
"We have operated on the theory that it doesn't pay to spin your wheels too early. The undecided voters usually don't determine who they will vote for until about one week before the election. Our intensive campaign will begin the last two weeks before the election."
During the interview, King pointed out a large sign across the street from the local Republican headquarters which said "Barry G. and WW III." There was no sponsoring organization listed on the sign.
"These are the kind of wild charges that tend to bury the actual issues in the campaign," King said.
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of the two classes on the south tower of Fraser Hall, then the main building on campus. When members of the sophomore and senior classes found a way to the roof and removed the flags, a brawl began which lasted for about 30 minutes, then ended with the flags being restored.
Probably the most interesting of the various athletic contests held in conjunction with senior day activities was a senior vs. faculty donkey baseball game in 1949. Fifteen brave faculty members, a number of volunteers from the senior class and at least 4 donkeys who had absolutely no choice in the matter, participated in the sport.
It was held in Memorial Stadium right in the middle of track practice, and undoubtedly some track men were drawn into the contest, although more from chance than choice.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott threw the first ball for the game which was to go on for some 72 minutes. The
play was divided up into six chuckkers (periods of play in polo) which lasted 12 minutes apiece. When the batter made a hit, he had to mount the donkey and ride him to first base. This way, he might make a home run or get on a slow boat to China, depending on the donkey's mood.
Apparently the donkey's were reluctant, for no scores were made in the game.
The donkeys were named Mae West, who has a mind of her own; Miss America, with the million dollar legs and tapering ears; and Gypsey Rose Lee, the girl who wouldn't keep anything on, not even ball players.
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