Schwegler on LSD: a sharp knife
By MERRILY ROBINSON
"Some people teeter on the edge of reality all their lives and LSD can send them over the edge" Dr. Raymond Schwegler, head of KU's student health service, said yesterday.
Commenting further on LSD he said, "we're dealing with a knife that is exquisitely sharp and
I'm not sure we're ready to handle it."
Schweegler was one of a four-man panel assembled in the Kansas Union to discuss the use of drugs on college campuses. Other participants were Dean of Men Donald Alderson, McCollum Hall president Emery Goad and Fred Knoblich, deputy director of the
federal Bureau of Drug Abuse Control.
WHEN QUESTIONED about the number of KU students using LSD, Schwegler said, "I wouldn't have the faintest idea, frankly. I don't think the students know either."
Discussion was not confined to LSD, however. Everything from
marijuna to heroin came under observation.
"It is generally conceded that marijuana is not addictive, either physically or psychologically," Schwegler said. "In fact, we wonder how marijuana got included in the Harrison Act because it isn't even a narcotic."
Women's week shows artistic display at Union
Exhibits from KU's outstanding undergraduate women artists are now on display in the Kansas Union Browsing Room.
"The display, representing most areas of art, has been set up especially for women's week," said Linda Kleinschmidt, Bartlesville, Okla., sophomore and a member of the AWS women's week committee.
In selecting the artists, a letter was sent to each art department asking for a representative, Miss Kleinschmidt said.
Ending Sunday, the exhibit
Commencement-
Continued from page 1 of changing the size of diplomas but that they will remain about 15 by 24 inches.
"WE'RE ONE OF the few major universities to give large diplomas," he said. "Most universities give out sheets about $ 8^{1 / 2} $ by 11 inches, which are easier to store or display."
A fourth change will be in the printed graduation program. It will list candidates for graduation instead of those who will receive degrees.
"It follows that if you can't get grades in by graduation, you can't tell who will graduate," Nichols said.
THIS YEAR caps and gowns will be turned in at Hoch Auditorium after the ceremony instead of at Memorial Stadium. All seniors are asked to walk from the stadium to Hoch in order to avoid traffic congestion.
During the evening four KU alumni will receive distinguished service citations. The citations are the highest award the University may present to an alumnus.
A luncheon for parents of graduating seniors will be held at noon June 5 in Oliver Hall. Chancellor Wescoe and deans from many KU schools will be present to meet students and parents, Miss Gambrell said. Until last year the luncheon traditionally was held in the Kansas Union.
The recipients are A. H. Cromb, Mission Hills, a current member and former chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents; Ellis Bever, Wichita attorney; Mrs.Ruth Gagliardo, Lawrence, a promoter of children's literature; and Dr. Theodore Lawless, Chicago, Ill., dermatologist and philanthropist.
THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE estimates that 2,100 students will be eligible for graduation this spring. A total of 613 were graduated last summer and 353 last fall who also can participate in Commencement, a secretary for the registrar said.
features the work of Lesley Sisman, Knoxville junior, commercial art; Jill Wright, Brentwood, Mo.; junior, humor; Lorilea Jaderborg, Lindsborg junior, jewelry and silversmithing, Heather Hageman, Hutchinson senior, design.
Pamela Ross, Leavenworth sen-
ion, weaving; Martha Ziegelmeyer, Shawnee Mission senior, occupational therapy; Nancy Tramp, Kirkwood, Mo., senior, interior design; Ardis Moore, Independence, Mo., senior, fashion illustration, and Cristine Bearns, Emporia sophomore, drawing and painting.
NAVY QUEENS
Naval ROTC Ring Dance Queen finalists are Mickey Edell, Smith Center junior; Ginger Corsini, Pittsburgh junior; and Dee Dee Davis, Shawnee Mission junior. The selection of the queen will be made by the honor company of the KU Navy ROTC.
"I just don't think young people would easily become prey to depressants," he said. "They want to intensify reality, not blot it out."
Goad asked for a show of hands from audience members who knew people that had taken LSD. In a gathering of about 30, five raised their hands.
SCHWEGLER ADMITTED that marijuana is probably less harmful to the body than either alcohol or cigarettes. Going on to a discussion of heroin and other "hard" narcotics, Schwegler said he had seen no instances of student addiction, though he had treated several Lawrence townspeople.
Alderson was asked by an audience member if the University cooperated with federal drug officials in turning over names of students known to have used drugs.
"YOUR UNIVERSITY is not in the habit of delivering people into the hands of the law," he replied. "But you must realize
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that, under such a circumstance, you have broken the law and are responsible for your actions."
Knoblich outlined the laws governing use of LSD, stating that it is legal to use it, but not to sell or give it away. He said the Federal Drug Administration presently has a supply of LSD which it dispenses, under stringent controls, to some 12 official research centers and other qualified researchers.
He said some 250 arrests had been made last year and laboratory materials confiscated.
"THEERE IS NO LSD presently being legally manufactured in the United States," he said, "but we know that clandestine labs are producing it."
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"We are investigating cases now, and when we have enough evidence we'll bring charges," Knoblich said. "I won't say whether or not we are investigating here. You'll find out, one way or another."
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