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CORE Summer Work Attracts CRC Members
Two members of the KU Civil Rights Council have been accepted for work with the Congress On Racial Equality (CORE) in the South this summer. Five other persons have volunteered.
Mildred Dickeman, assistant professor of anthropology and one of the two applicants who have been accepted, said recommendations have been forwarded for all applicants.
Prof. Dickeman thinks the volunteers in Bogalua La., over Spring break were very successful and reports from CORE workers there since the KU group's return have confirmed this success.
Rick Mabbutt, Shoshone, Idaho, senior, is the other person accepted for the summer.
ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS with the exception of Bill Hartzog, head of the Washburn University chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), were in the South over Spring break.
"We were the first large group to go into Bogalusa, and, since this time, the people have begun to press for their rights. We trained from 40-60 high school students in canvassing and interviewing techniques." Prof. Dickeman said.
The names of the applicants have not been released by the Lawrence CORE chapter.
"WE SAW AND TALKED to about 1,000 people in three days, which is very good since it involved some communication and not merely ringing doorbells and handing out literature. Since our visit many of the people have become active in local organizations which are striving to improve their communities." she continued.
Prof. Dickeman concluded, "I think the most important thing we did in the South was to give the people the feeling of hope which seems to be somewhat intangible but nevertheless one of the most important things one can do."
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Mrs. James Cooley. Salina sophomore, has applied for summer volunteer CORE work although she will be able to stay in the South during August.
Liquor Law Passes
A new Kansas law legalizing liquor by the drink went into effect this week for the first time in 84 years. Open saloons are not allowed, but private clubs may now operate legally.
Kansans may take bottles to the clubs and drink what they want for the price of set-ups and membership.
Patrons have been doing this for years but it was not sanctioned by law.
MRS. COOLEY SAID, "I think the most useful thing we did while in the South was visiting with the people and letting them know that some people in the North cared about them. To let them know that we were willing to work and cooperate with them was very important.
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"I asked to be assigned to Louisiana. I do not know what town I will be sent to, but I hope it will be in that state," she said.
"I would like to work with young children because they are smart and gentle and full of energy but constantly being beaten down. They are so full of potential but they have no parks to play in and no toys and no stimulation to do anything creative," she said.
Don Rhoades, Storm Lake, Iowa, senior, said, "The voter registration work will be the main emphasis this summer and it is very important that this work is done soon."
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"I felt we did quite a bit of work while we were there over the Spring break despite the unrest in the area. I enjoyed working with the people and have never met a braver bunch in my life. It was a stirring thing to be associated with people in a movement like the CORE work in the South."
"As well as working in voter registration the volunteers this summer will help to conduct freedom schools for the Negro community to train them in every area from literacy to political awareness," Prof. Dickeman said.
"THE NEGROE'S voting strength will increase rapidly in the South and it is important they have a voice in Southern politics. Voting and political advancements can bring about social and economic advancements as well. I think CORE is interested primarily in long range community developments and organization," he commented.
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Officers Elected By Debate Group
Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha-honorary fraternity for collegiate debaters, elected its officers at a last week's meeting.
Richard Hoskins, Bonner Springs sophomore, was elected president; Fred L. Floyd, Topeka sophomore, vice-president; Ruth Hatch, Evansville, Ind., sophomore, secretary; Sharon Mahood, Springfield, Mo., sophomore, program chairman
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