the centennial university
DAILY KANSAN
serving k.u. for 76 of its 100 years
76th Year, No. 115
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Friday
MODEL U.N. OPENS
Stumbling blocs seen
By Swaebou Conateh
Just about everybody is at odds at this year's Model U.N. Such was the situation at last night's diplomatic reception held at the Holiday Inn when bloc camaraderie and unanimity dissipated even among the African delegations, supposedly the most bloc conscious group in the whole Assembly.
"We feel that since Portugal has stubbornly refused to comply with the demands of the U.N. about its colonies, it is time that an attempt is made for a rational settlement between the U.N. and Portugal itself," Akuchu said. "However, the Portuguese have told us that the mere fact of the presence of a resolution on their colonial policy is sufficient reason for them to take an opposite viewpoint."
Emmanuel Akuchu, Cameroon junior, said the Africans feel the Cameroon delegation's resolution on Portugal, though good, is weak in some of the sensitive points.
"I FEEL THE Uganda resolution is better than the Cameroon resolution," John Gidudu, Uganda junior representing his country, said.
The Uganda resolution asked for expulsion of Portugal from the U.N., the severance of universal diplomatic relations with it and the takeover of its territories if it should fail to comply with a two year time limit for independence. The Cameroon resolution demands a U.N. takeover if Portugal should fail to agree to a policy of eventual independence for its African territories.
Another bloc rift is evident among the Communist delegations. The Soviet Union's "infant terrible," Albania, is once more at variance with it, this time over the question of charter revision. Albania is voting against the resolution from France.
THE SOVIET UNION has already started moves to challenge the credentials of Albania about its qualifications to sit in the assembly.
Another country which faces the possibility of credential challenge is the United States, again from the Soviet Union.
"The United States has been very unrealistic in its policies, attitudes and methods," Dave Hutchins, Kansas City junior and leader of the Soviet Union delegation, said. "Its delegates have admitted direct involvement in South Viet Nam, they say they are the aggressors. I feel the delegation is very unprepared for the issues being dealt with, and I will definitely challenge their credentials if at any time they should become unrealistic again."
Ousted Thi heads rebels to overthrow Ky forces
SAIGON — (UPI) — Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chanh Thi, popular Euddhist general whose ouster touched off the current political unrest, assumed leadership of the rebel movement in the northern provinces today and vowed to keep demonstrations going until the government of Premier Nguyen Cao Ky falls.
"There must be an immediate change in government," Thi told newsmen at his home in Da Nang. "In this area the demonstrations will continue."
He was backed by two key military commanders, powerful student groups and Dr. Nguyen Van Man, influential Buddhist mayor of Da Nang.
THI'S ANNOUNCEMENT came as leaders of the Unified Buddhist Church met in the main Vien Hoa Dao pagoda in Saigon to discuss the military junta's promise Thursday for an elected civilian government within three to five months.
They apparently were split over whether to push their drive for immediate toppling of the Ky government.
Thich Man Giac, a spokesman for the moderate wing, told UPI's correspondent Martin Stuart-Fox as the session opened that he saw no reason why the Ky government could not continue in office until the civilian regime is elected if it cooperates "with
political forces and religious persuasions.
Eut Thi's announcement was seen as reflecting the position of Thick Tri Quang, the firebrand spiritual leader of the church from Hue who is considered the most powerful man in the hierarchy.
Generally fair weather is predicted by the U.S. Weather Bureau for tonight and Saturday. Southerly winds with highs in the 70's today will drop to the low 40's tonight.
WEATHER
Gift pledges from Council at $3 million
By Emery Goad
In the master plan of the council several items of priority were changed. The geological survey building was withdrawn, an amphitheater was added, and funds for heart studies at the Medical Center were added.
IN A QUESTIONING period Robert Billings, director of Student Aids and Awards, was asked why many of the appropriations, especially student aids, must come through the council's funds instead of through the state of Kansas.
The Museum of Art, with collections totaling $2 million is to receive more adequate facilities. According to officials the two museums bring more visitors to KU than Memorial Stadium.
Among other requests was $750,000 to match with federal funds for a new law facility, which was placed at the top of the priority list.
A total of $3,091,388.44 has already been given or pledged toward the University of Kansas Council for Progress goal to raise $18.7 million through private giving. Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe announced today.
At a special Centennial meeting, the 239 member council approved the recommendations of the executive committee for funds in the areas of student and faculty aids, buildings, libraries and museums, research, unrestricted funds and support of the Medical Center at Kansas City.
The announcement followed the Council's adoption of the goal for a three-year campaign to promote additional private support of university objectives.
"No one ever in the history of Kansas has been able to respond to such a goal. This is a most tremendous example," Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe said.
Wescoe explained the reason for increased support and answered a question, "Will our state support be lessened if private support is increased?" "I put this same question to members of the board of regents and our state government and I was told no," he said.
"The Board of Regents and the legislature help them that help themselves." Wescoe added.
DOLPH SIMONS, vice-president of the Endowment Association, moved the amount be ap= proved.
The second was by Clarence McGuire of Kansas City and head of the National Alumni Association.
Two of the many gifts and bequests which Chancellor Wescoo said had been received were:
The $2 million gift for the Kenneth A. and Helen F. Spencer Research Library, a gift of the Spencer Foundation in Kansas City, Mo., and the largest single gift ever made to any institution in Kansas.
See GIFTS page 9.
Race code discussed by UHRC
The recent state policy requiring state employees' payroll cards to carry a code denoting the race of each employee was discussed yesterday in the meeting of the University Human Relations Committee (UHRC).
Meeting with UHRC was the Faculty Committee on the Payroll Racial Code Policy, an ad hoc committee formed by interested faculty members after the statement was issued.
Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of students and chairman of UHRC, said no decision was reached in the meeting, and any action to be taken on the matter would be announced through the Chancellor's office.
The University first received word of the regulation on March 22 in a letter to Raymond Nichols, vice chancellor of finance, from Roy Shapiro, state controller. The letter said that the information was to be used for statistical purposes only.
CENTENNIAL CARNIVAL
Fun from greased pigs to tilt-a-whirl
By Norma C. Romano
Undoubtedly KU students have enjoyed a most stimulating week participating in the Intercentury Seminar. Many lament the short lapse of time, but all seem to agree it will leave unforgettable memories.
However, centennial week is not over Saturday will climax the University week celebrating the hundred year anniversary when students join in Jayhawk Jubilee and spend four and a half hours of fun.
Oread parking lot will serve as the polychromatic country fair background for the chain of entertainment around Potter Lake.
STARTING AT 10:30 a.m. a carnival will mark the opening of a day with 19th century "savoir-faire." For the past two days, the Midland Entertainment Company of Plattsburg, Mo., began assembling six rides. A merry-go-round, tilt-a-whirl, octopus, crack the whip, lop-o-plane and umbrella rides will provide excitement for
children and will give adults a chance to reminisce about their childhood.
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors will temporarily lose their individuality to be only recognized by the color of their attire.
"The four classes will participate as separate groups in the different competitions to be held," Jama King, Lawrence sophomore and chairman of Jayhawk Jubilee, said.
Freshman students will be wearing yellow, while their sophomore counterparts will dress in green. The crimson and the blue have been reserved for upperclass juniors and seniors.
CLASS COMPETITIONS will include an 11 a.m. greased pig catching contest, an 1890 bathing suit contest in which three representatives from every class will model the swimming suits that "Granny" used to wear.
Other contests will be boat and potato sack races, pie-eating, stake driving using
sledge hammers and tug-of-war competitions.
One of the highlights of the class contest will be a canoe race between class officers. The officers of each class will board a canoe and paddle to the finish. A trophy will be awarded for the best class performance.
THE MENU WILL be "a la 1866" style. It will include hot dogs and root beer. They will be eaten under the rhythms of the Lavi band from Kansas City and a Dixieland band comprised of members of KU's music department. It will perform on a pontoon boat on Potter Lake.
"STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED to plan to have their lunch while having fun," Miss King said. "We hope to have benevolent weather so we can carry on our plans. In case it rains the Jubilee will be cancelled." she said.
Weather, however, will not affect the centennial dance to be held at Allen Field House Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight.
The Student Union Activities-sponsored event will feature nationally known entertainer Johnny Rivers. Performing with Rivers will be the Fabulous Flippers and the Blue Things.
RIVERS, THE LOUIISIANA born singer who made "MEMPHIS," Secret Agent Man" and "Till Make Believe" best sellers two weeks after their releases, will give two performances during Saturday's dance
The Flippers, formed in 1961 and recipients of the Band of the Year nomination at the National Ballroom Convention in Omaha, Neb., in 1965, is a group comprised of eight musicians. Three of them are KU students. Although the Blue Things, a 1963-born group, presently reside in Lawrence, they travel throughout the nation. They recorded "I Must be Doing Wrong" and "Man on the Street." They are recording their first album to be released this summer.
According to Miss King, closing hour for Saturday is 2 a.m.