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77th Year, No. 2
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Friday, June 14, 1968
Kennedy
Faculty views vary
Faculty members' reactions to the death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy are varied as some look to the future with a spirit of optimism—others with a dismal fear.
Vice-President Hubert Humphrey's assurance of the Democratic nomination is the most obvious result of Kennedy's death, according to John Grumm, professor of political science. He anticipates a close race between the probable Republican candidate, Richard Nixon, and Humphrey.
"Tragic and distressing," said James Drury, professor of political science, in describing the assassination of Kennedy. He views the political situation as unpredictable but not hopeless. The emergence of a new Presidential candidate is possible, although not probable, says Drury.
When asked the causes behind the Senator's death, Drury said he feels that it was caused by the violence which is a way of life in America. He also said he believes that strict gun control
WEATHER
The United States Weather Bureau forecasts a possibility of scattered thundershowers this morning. With cooling temperatures highs today should be in the mid 80's and low tonight around 65 degrees.
through legislation could be a partial solution. Drury also thinks that the Presidential race will be between Nixon and Humphrey.
James Titus, associate professor of political science, was "utterly shocked" by the assassination. "I cannot understand how the assassination of a public official in a democracy can profit anyone. Who gains by it?" questioned Titus.
The nature of a democracy guarantees that the government will continue in the face of crisis, and Titus feels confident that our political future is not endangered. Although not a healthy sign, the assassination again proved that America can remain stable in a crucial time, Titus said.
Gun control legislation will cut down on family quarrels, but probably would not prevent such tragedies as the three recent assassinations, Titus added.
The American idea that violence can solve any problem is the cause of Kennedy's death, according to Brendon Downey, assistant professor of religion. His reaction to the assassination was a mixture of depression and fear. Downey does not feel that a "so-called sick society" has just developed in America, but that this society has been around a long time. The Irish riots of the 1840's and the lynching and burning of Negroes were cited as examples of past occurrences of violence. Deep commitment to the principles of Christ on the part of each individual is his solution to America's problem.
KC senior leads Girl State slate
Anna D'Agostino, federalist (F), Prairie Village, was elected the 26th Sunflower Girls State Governor Wednesday morning.
Other elected state officials for 1968 are Cecelia Garrison, nationalist, (N), Bonner Springs, lieutenant governor; Dinah Cave, (N), Dodge City, secretary of state; Marileen McKee, (N), Kansas city, attorney general; Jana Giesick, (N), Leoti, state auditor; Nancy Beren, (F), Wichita, state treasurer; Nancy Cambell, (N), Pittsburg, superintendent of public instruction; Linda Hill, (N), Bloom, commissioner of insurance; Gail Gregg, (F), Topeka, state printer; Debi Tarr, (N), Merlvane, chief justice;
Jonene Rueb, (N), St. Francis;
Rachel Brown, (F), Lawrence;
Donna Benitz, (N), Troy; Cheryl
Reser, (N), Rossville; Sheila Warden,
(F), Liberal, and Kirstin Maxwell, (F), Lawrence, Supreme Court justices.
Their opponents were Susan Meadow, governor; Diann Walls, lt. governor; Marty Hartman, secretary of state; Pam Bell, attorney general; Sara Harris, state auditor; Debbie Winter, state treasurer; Marcia French, superintendent of public instruction; Cinda Goertz, commissioner of insurance; Marilyn Jones, state printer; Diana Wilson, Colleen O'Connor, Chicki Chilcott, Nancy Goreham, Kathy Boyd, Marlin Simpson and Jeanette Bagley, justice of Supreme Court.
TODAY ALL branches of Girls State are in operation. "Paradise Island," a formal banquet and a visiting period will conclude activities.
Written competition for "Sunflower Girls State Scholar," final
sessions of government bodies, contest skit presentation and the dinner meeting-candlelight ceremony held jointly with Girls State alumnae will take place Saturday.
Sunday the girls will attend early church services and conclude the 26th annual session with a general assembly.
SPONSORED BY THE American Legion Auxiliary, Girls State is meeting for the 24th consecutive time on the KU campus. Departmental president and official hostess is Mrs. Dora Seymour, Bird City, who has been active in Girls State for nine years. Mrs. Bettie Norris of Burdett is director of the program.
Government - in- action commenced for the 424 girls who are participating in the 26th anniversary session of Girls State.
Organization and operation of the Senate and House of Representatives, sessions of city and county governments, the inaugural ceremony and the reception for Kansas Gov. Robert Docking ended Thursday's political experiences for the girls.
Residents of Sunflower Girls State are housed in Joseph R. Pearson Hall and are meeting in Hoch Auditorium, Strong Hall and the Student Union.
Highlights of Wednesday's activities included the general election, visit to the National History Museum, and stunt night.
NOMINEES ON the primary election ballot succeeded in obtaining the required 30 names on state petitions and eight names on county. Campaigning and speech-making were climaxed with the primary election from
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"Sorrow was my first reaction to the death of Kennedy because of his deep sensitivity to people," said John Simmons, lecturer in speech and drama. He feels that Bobby Kennedy's appeal stemmed from his quality of leadership and tremendous sense of good taste. "I would have liked to have had Kennedy as a personal friend. He appeared to have qualities that are desirable in a friend," said Simmons.
Fewer deferments bring fewer grads
Because of the loss of Kennedy, Simmons thinks that we are forced to rely on status quo politicians. He said he is not optimistic concerning America's political future.
Graduate school enrollments this fall are likely to decrease as graduate student deferments are terminated, James K. Hitt, registrar, said recently.
Estimates made by the Scientific Manpower Commission and the Council of Graduate Schools of America in Washington, D.C., on enrollment throughout the nation indicate large decreases next fall but such drastic effects are not expected at KU, he said.
Hitt said that a decrease at KU, whatever the size, would shrink the number of graduate students available for teaching. KU graduate assistants bolster practically every department's faculty, especially in their capacities as assistant instructors in English, geography, geology and biology laboratories.
Hitt foresees a period of adjustment at KU in 1968-69 resulting from the new draft law. However, by shifting the existing staff and hiring personnel who are not subject to induction, Hitt said KU can limit the need for graduate instructors next fall.
Instructors must teach more
than half-time so that their chances of induction will be minimized. Under the old law they were encouraged to teach only half-time to remain eligible for the regular II-S deferment.
Under the revised Selective Service law, graduates of 1965 are deferred while pursuing their degrees; 1966 graduates were deferred for one year of graduate school, but 1967 graduates no longer are deferred.
If students pursue graduate degrees their chances of gaining an education will be maximized, simply because they are in school rather than "spending their time" while awaiting the draft.
Graduate schools all over the country are encouraging graduates to enroll rather than to enlist, since they are no more available in school than out, he said.
Hitt said he sees a psychological problem. The student concludes that it is useless to enroll if he will be drafted at mid-semester. Hitt feels that this is unfortunate reasoning and hopes it will change by fall.
Airport blaze guts hangar destroys planes and cars
Two KU seniors discovered the $100,000 fire which gutted the Number Two Hangar at Lawrence Municipal Airport Tuesday afternoon.
Milton Bland, Ottawa, and Nick Arend, St. Louis, had just finished a flight on a rented plane and paid their bill when they decided to go to the hangar to "check out a few planes."
Upon entering the structure, they smelled smoke and soon discovered the blaze. With the help of employees of Erhart Flying Service, they salvaged three planes before dense smoke forced them from the hangar.
THE BUILDING was a complete loss as were five planes and a few antique cars. The most treasured loss was a 1929 American Eagle Airplane owned by Del Eberhart, head of the flying service.
Also lost were a Mooney Executive, Cessna Cardinal, Schweitzer Glider and a Champ sprayer.
All except the glider were owned by the flying service.
Firemen were called to the scene shortly after 3 p.m. With no direct water supply the Lawrence men ran out of water in about ten minutes.
CITY STREET cleaners were called to the scene, along with a pumper truck of Grant County and KU's watering truck.
Fire Chief F. R. Sanders attributed the cause of the fire to nearby burning trash. He speculated that some of the trash, burning outside the trash drums, blew into the rear of the hangar and started the blaze.
The nearby KU hangar and its planes were not destroyed or damaged. The gutted hangar was owned by the city of Lawrence.
Band Camp opens Sunday
This year the campers will occupy Ellsworth, McCollum, Lewis, and Joseph R. Pearson residence halls.
The 31st annual Midwestern Music and Art Camp will open Sunday with the arrival of more than 2,000 senior high students
The camp, directed by Russell L. Wiley was first held in 1935 with 17 campers. With the junior high camp enrollment this year's total will pass the 2,500 mark.
The senior high camp last for six weeks and divisions include journalism, music, art, speech and debate, science and foreign languages.
$100,000 LOSS
—Kansan Photo by Bill Seymour
The No. 2 hangar at Lawrence Municipal Airport was gutted by fire, as seen from the air after the fire was extinguished.