No Ill Will Felt Towards Steel
WASHINGTON—(UPI)President Kennedy held out an olive branch to the steel industry today. He declared his administration harbors no ill-will or hostility to the companies which unsuccessfully tried to hike prices last week.
Kennedy told his news conference that now that "Big Steel" had rescinded the proposed $6-a-ton increase under heavy government pressure, there was no room for feeling of "vindictiveness" or public recriminations. He said a "mistake" had been corrected.
The President told a questioner, however, that a federal grand jury investigation of the steel industry—ordered during the price boost—will continue.
On the other hand, he expressed belief that the industry's withdrawal of the price increase probably has enhanced chances of Congressional approval of a proposed 8 per cent tax credit on some business investment activities.
YAF Calls Rally To Boost Morale
A member of the Young Americans for Freedom last night criticized the University Daily Kansan and called for a special rally to "boost the morale" of YAF members.
Jay Deane, Kansas City junior and YAF vice chairman, said at last night's meeting that editorials criticizing the organization and conservative national leaders had resulted in a lack of attendance and interest at YAF meetings this semester.
"BECAUSE OF THE SMEAR campaign of the Daily Kansan and two other departments of the University, many members are scared to attend the meetings because it might impair their standing on the campus." Deane said.
To encourage stronger attendance and interest, Deane said that tentative arrangements have been made to invite State Rep. John D. Bower, R-McLouth, chairman of the Kansas House Education Committee, to speak at the rally, April 26.
Deane said Rep. Bower "is in complete agreement with the YAF here at KU and is in a position to do something about it. It is his opinion that we need such a boost," he said.
Commenting on his criticism of the University Daily Kansan following the meeting, Deane referred to the Feb. 12 Kansan editorial that stated:
"THE YAF REPRESENTS A POLITICAL fringe element, just as Sen (Barry) Goldwater does."
Deane said:
"We (the YAF) certainly don't consider that everyone will agree with Goldwater's conservative viewpoint, but since he is one of the prime candidates for the Presidency, he is not representative of a mere 'fringe element.' There are groups to be found farther to the right than Goldwater and the YAF which might be referred to as members of 'fringe areas."
IN ANSWER TO a question, he rejected a charge that his use of government power in last week's struggle meant that he had assumed price-fixing powers. The President said a combination of the public interest and competitive forces within the industry caused the companies to back down.
Another questioner asked if he might have set precedent by his tactics. Kennedy replied that everyone was quite aware of the government's powers and limitations.
He added, "We are going to attempt to bring before the parties in the most effective way possible the public interest involved in these negotiations."
The President also discussed:
- Disarmament — The new U.S. proposals at Geneva represent a "major effort" to achieve a disarmament breakthrough. They are "the most comprehensive and specific series of proposals the United States or any other country has ever made on disarmment."
- He said he hoped it would have a "constructive influence" on the 17-nation negotiations now in progress at Geneva. The proposal calls for a cut in the world's arms by almost two-thirds in six years and the replacement of national armies by a United Nations peace force in about a decade.
- Nuclear — Chances of getting Soviet agreement to a workable nuclear test ban before Kennedy gives the go-ahead for U.S. atmospheric testing are "very negative." He gave no specific date for the resumption of U.S. testing but said an announcement "will be made appropriately at the time." Speculation has been the test series may get underway next week.
- Berlin — The divided city is still a very dangerous area. Even though the temperature there has been lowered, the situation could "blow up at any time." The United States will continue to "probe" Soviet intentions for chances of achieving a tension-easing settlement on Berlin.
Daily Hansan
59th Year, No. 120
LAWRENCE. KANSAS
Wednesday, April 18, 1962
Vox, UP Leaders Deny Rumors, Action Charges
By Mike Miller
A charge by Action and rumors that members of Vox Populi had interfered in the University Party direct primary election yesterday were denied today by members of both parties.
Action last night passed a resolution asking for an investigation into charges that Vox Populi members have been voting in the UP primary.
Harold Johnson, Leavenworth senior and vice president of Action, said he saw Vox members voting and had substantial proof from UP members that members of Vox voted in the UP primary yesterday.
Department and organization exhibits will be displayed under the permanent bleachers on the second floor of the field house.
The exhibits of engineering students will be shown in displays which range from precision measuring devices to model homes, drilling rigs, motion and time studies. Kaw Valley flood control projects and wind tunnels.
After an hour of controversial discussion, Action drew up a resolution asking for some kind of investigation to determine if Vox's action was legal and conformed with University policy.
Two Shows Offered At the KU Relays
Persons attending the 1962 Kansas Relays April 20-21 can get two shows for the price of one thanks to the work of some 150 engineering students who are preparing exhibits for the 42nd annual Engineering Exposition.
This year it will be possible to see, free of charge, all the exhibits in one building, Allen Field House. Visitors will enter under an arch 30 feet high and 100 feet long that will span a three-dimensional standard bearing the exposition theme, "Engineers Today." Past exposition themes have centered on the future.
THE ARMED FORCES displays will be inside the field house excepting the featured Nike Hercules missile, which is too large to be shown inside.
Generally fair eastern Kansas and partly cloudy west this afternoon, tonight and Thursday with a few thundershowers extreme west tonight or Thursday. A little warmer this afternoon. Low tonight in the 40s. High Thursday in the 70s.
Weather
THERE WILL BE a continuous showing of a 23-minute film during the two-day exposition showing the variety of work open to a modern-day engineer. It will be shown on the third floor of the field house.
The highlight and climax of the exposition will be a Saturday night banquet when awards will be presented for the best displays.
Police Hunt Brown Dog
KU police are searching for a medium-sized, red-brown dog which bit a KU student on the left leg Friday night in front of Fraser Hall.
PERSONNEL AT Watkins Hospital said the dog must be found on or before Thursday evening, when the student will have to begin a series of shots for rabies.
The student, who asked that his name not be revealed, said the dog was about two feet high, long-haired, had a long tail, short nose, and pointed ears. He said the dog wore at least two tags which he heard rattling.
ANYONE HAVING knowledge of a dog resembling the description is asked to call VIking 3-0849 or KU extension 567.
The student stressed that he is not interested in taking measures against the dog, but is interested only in finding the dog so the rabies shots will not be necessary.
At the same time, rumors were heard on campus that Vox members were seen passing out UP cards. It was implied that Vox might be voting for some UP candidates running in the primary election in order to eliminate the stronger UP candidate.
PAT WILSON, UP candidate for student body vice president, said today she thinks there is a possibility that Vox could be trying to underline the UP primaries by promoting certain UP candidates.
Tom Hardy, her opponent in the UP vice presidential primary, said, "I don't see how this could be used by the other party to put certain candidates of ours in the generals."
He explained that there are two ways of selling UP cards. Members may either sell the cards for 20 cents or a candidate may buy more than one and give them to his friends.
REFERRING TO THE charge by Harold Johnson, Action vice president, that members of Vox were voting in the UP primaries, Hardy said, "I would like to have Johnson show me a rule that says this is illegal."
Saferstein said, "To my knowledge, there have been no Vox members passing out UP cards to defeat a UP candidate."
He said that there were some Vox members who voted for UP candidates but that he did not consider this a problem. He said this was not done with malicious motives, but that they were voting for a particular friend who was running on the UP ticket.
Blaine King, UP candidate for College men's representative, said the voting by members of Vox houses for UP candidates could be explained.
"UP candidates have friends in Vox houses who naturally want to vote for them."
Relays Queen Chosen
Lois Rhodus, Shawnee Mission sophomore, was announced at noon today as the Kansas Relays queen for 1962. She represents P Beta Phi. Attendants are Anne Peterson, Clifton junior, a resident of Lewis Hall, and Anne Leavitt, La Grange, Ily, sophomore, who represents Chi Omega.
Values of Athletic Program Are Discussed
Bv Terry Murphy
(Editor's note: This is the second of large-scale intercollegiate athletics).
Large-scale collegiate athletics have been criticized from nearly every quarter. The emphasis on winning is blamed by many people for the loss of amateurism.
TWICE IN THE LAST TEN years gambling scandals have rocked collegiate basketball. Players have taken money to fix the outcome of games. Recent evidence would indicate that basketball officials may have profited by betting on games they officiated.
Critics say a hypocritical form of subsidization that borders on professionalism has been substituted under the guise of amateurism.
Aside from the specific indictments, many opponents of big time athletics in college feel that this is not a proper function of academic institutions. They would have the university devote its efforts exclusively to improving the institution's academic standards and facilities.
A central theme among those favoring big time collegiate athletics is the idea that excellence in collegiate athletics performs worthwhile services which cannot be rendered as satisfactorily in any other manner
Jack Mitchell, KU football coach.
Charles Leone
said he feels that collegiate athletics is the showcase from which many persons form their opinion of the school.
"COLLEGE SPORTS are like the show window of a store," he said. "They advertise and publicize the institution.
"Of course, as with a store window, athletics don't always tell what is inside. Many times you will find a store with great window displays but nothing inside. And it works the other way too.
"As long as we can have both, as we have here at KU, why not have an excellent display to advertise an excellent school?
"If we were left with only having a choice between academic excellence and athletic excellence, the choice would be obvious," he concluded.
Ted Owens, assistant basketball coach, agreed with Mitchell.
"ATHLETIC TEAMS are often times the only contact a person has with the school," he said. "For that reason the teams should be made up of the best boys we can possibly get. Get, that is, within reasonable means."
Charles Oldfather, professor of law and secretary of the KU Athletic Board, has an ambivalent attitude towards big time athletics.
A. C. Lonborg
"I think that there is a justification for a reasonably successful athletic program, particularly at a large state institution," he said.
But, he said, too often collegiate athletics get out of their proper perspective.
"I can see the basic problem as being one of distorted emphasis on athletic skills," Prof. Oldfather said. "Athletic skill is something to be proud of, but it should not place a boy on a bargain counter where he becomes a commodity.
"UNDER THE existing quasi-professional situation, the athlete is the person who suffers the most. I don't want to be too dreamy or trite, but the real values to be gained from athletics haven't changed."
Prof. Oldfather continued;
"Playing the game to the best of your ability and the old adage of not whether you win or lose but how you played the game, are the important things. And this doesn't mean that you have to like to lose."
Whether called subsidization.
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