KU
77th Year,SSK No.9
THE SUMMER SESSION kansan Serving KU For 77 of its 101 Years
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Friday, July 14, 1967
- kansan Photo by Lynniel Q. Van Bensehoen
"A HARD DAY'S NIGHT"
Band campers sit around with guitars on the Daisy Hill lawns relaxing after a strenuous day of classes.
Professor's professor
Important dinner date
By RITA HAUGH
"You'd better go to the dinner, Don, as a representative of the department of petroleum and chemical engineering, since you'll be acting head next year," Harold Rosson, head of the department, said to his replacement, Don Green.
But the drudgery of the dinner soon became "a very pleasant surprise" according to Green. He discovered that he was one of the three professors at KU receiving a Standard Oil (Indiana) Foundation award of $1,000.
"I didn't even know I was nominated until it was announced I received the award. I was very elated, but I couldn't believe it at first." Green explained as he toyed with a paper clip.
"I DON'T really know how I was nominated. I guess Harold (Rosso) nominated me."
This is the first year that the awards have been made at KU. They are granted regardless of rank, service, and level of teaching. First started two years ago, the awards have been presented at a total of 27 tax-assisted universities throughout the United States.
What does Green plan to do
WEATHER
The U.S. Weather Bureau predicts fair and mild weather with less humidity. A very slight chance of rain is forecast. Highs will be in the upper 80's and lows around 60 degrees, today.
with the $1,000? "Right now, the money is in savings. My wife has kind of latched on to it, though, and I think we might use it on a down payment on a new house," Green laughingly commented.
Green is an associate professor of chemical and petroleum engineering. Born and raised in Tulsa, he graduated from Tulsa University in 1955 with a degree in petroleum engineering.
"LAST YEAR I was named a 'Tillteacher' as a result of Rosson's nominating me. I was very flattered."
Ponca City, Okla., as a research engineer in the production research division."
"After I graduated from Tulsa, I only worked for five months before I served in the Air Force for two years. Then I worked for Continental Oil Company in
GREEN WENT back to school at the University of Oklahoma and received his master's degree in chemical engineering in 1959. He continued his graduate work until 1953, when he received his Ph.D.
"I was in graduate school when I decided to teach, but I can't give any one reason for my becoming a teacher. I enjoy the learning atmosphere in a university situation, the contact with students, the academic freedom, the research, and the over-all learning process," he explained, gesturing.
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Nixon for '68 says Nehring
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles previewing the National Republican Nomination fight, as seen through the eyes of KU political science professors.
Earl A. Nehring sees a wide open race for the top Republican ticket spot, with Richard M. Nixon holding the leadership at the present time.
Since 1964 Nehring has been associate professor of political science at KU. He served as special assistant to William Miller, National Republican Chairman, in 1961.
By ROGER LINTEMUTH
Looking at the '68 race Nehring lists Governor George Romney, Richard M. Nixon, Nelson A. Rockefeller, and Ronald Reagan as strong first choices, and Charles Percy as having an outside chance. Other leading Republicans seem to have little chance.
"NIXON IS presently leading in most of the polls thus far conducted. He is backed by former Arizona Senator, Barry Goldwater and other prominent Republicans. His recent world tours have helped his popularity greatly. His main problems include his losses in '60 and '64. He has no position or base to work from. He is now faced with the question, 'What next?' " Nehring said.
As a personal favorite Nehring favors California's Reagan. He stated, "Reagan has been prominent in the news lately. And he has stated he will allow his name on the ballot as a favorite son from California. He seems to be the man in the best position for nomination now. He has the publicity and a little experience."
Romney of Michigan ranks very highly in many political circles. "Of course Romney still figures in the race, because of his backing and popularity. But I feel that Romney is a victim of the present system for judging popularity.
"AFTER THE defeat in the last election the moderate Republicans felt they must band together behind someone. Romney was the logical choice. Lately he has been taking care
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Aug.8 vote will decide $10 car tax
Voter registration for a special Aug. 8 election which could cost KU students and staff an estimated $150,000 closes at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
The Lawrence City Commission has proposed an annual $10 vehicle sticker to be required for all vehicles regularly parked in Lawrence overnight. This would not apply to short-term visitors.
If the proposal passes, an estimated 15,000 vehicles owned by student, staff, and faculty will fall under its jurisdiction.
Don Metzler, a city commissioner and associate dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture, said he voted for the proposal when it was introduced in the City Commission.
The election is the week after summer school ends. Absentee ballots will be available for the KU staff members who normally leave for vacations after summer school.
He urged KU faculty to register and vote, either in person or by absentee ballot.
Kansas, Colorado, New Jersey
Loyalty oaths trouble states
By DAVID GUMP
Problems with loyalty oaths know no state boundaries.
A university loyalty oath, similar to the Kansas cath being challenged by a KU Medical Center professor, has been ruled invalid by New Jersey's assistant attorney general. Colorado's loyalty oath is also being questioned.
Joseph Hoffman, assistant attorney general of New Jersey, issued an advisory ruling the oath unconstitutional under recent Supreme Court rulings. The ruling came moments
after the New Jersey chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed suit on behalf of a Detroit man who was denied faculty appointment at Glassboro State College, because he had refused to take the oath.
THE OATH being challenged in Colorado by the ACLU is a substitute for an oath ruled unconstitutional in April, 1966. The new oath requires employees to support the constitution and laws of Colorado and the United States. School administrators who allow the employment of persons who have not taken the oath are subject to a $100 fine and a six month jail term.
The Kansas oath requires employees to declare they are not members of political parties or organizations that advocate overthrow of the government by force or violence, that they do not believe in such a policy and that they will not join any such organization during their employment.
The case involving the Kansas oath went before a threejudge panel in Kansas City
during May. The judges took the suit under advisement and are still pondering the case. Informed sources say the decision may not come until next spring.
The ACLU Kansas City chapter, along with the state ACLU affiliate, is paying for the suit here. It was filed September 20 by Gerald A. Ehrenreich, associate professor of clinical psychology, and it named the Kansas Board of Regents, the chancellor of KU, the presidents of KSU and Wichita State, and Attorney General Robert Londerholm as defendants.