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Daily Kansan Receives National Award
The University Daily Kansan today became the first student publication that has ever won the National Brotherhood Mass Media award for editorials.
The award, made by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, is normally presented to commercial newspapers.
THE GOLD MEDALLION was awarded the Kansan for editorials on discrimination "which achieved their goal of enlightenment and correction," states the citation. Melvin Mencher, assistant professor of journalism, accepted the award for the Kansan today in New York. Prof. Mencher was faculty adviser
to the Kansan during the period for which the award was granted.
The Minneapolis Star and Tribum received the citation—for editorial which helped to defeat a discriminatory bill in the legislature—the last time it was given in 1960. An award for editorials was not made in 196 because there was no suitable recipient. This year the Minneapolis paper ranked behind the Kansan by winning a recognition certificate for editorials.
Broadcasting Company won an award for a radio program on civil rights and the Columbia Broadcasting System won the award in the network television category for its program "CBS Reports."
This year the Reporter magazine the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Long Island Press were among printed media to receive awards in other categories. The Nation'
SOME PREVIOUS winners of Brotherhood awards are the Christian Science Monitor, Look magazine, Redbook magazine, the New York Journal-American and the Cleveland Press.
The awards are given each year for "outstanding contributions to good human relations."
Prof. Mencher relayed the acceptance of the award by Ron Gallagher, Fort Scott senior and managing editor of the Kansan, Galagher's statement said:
"We are honored at this recognition of the Kansan's continued concern for all members of its community. As these awards are also made for professional excellence, we are especially proud that a student newspaper was able to win in competition with commercial newspapers.
"THE KANSAN has long subscribed to the idea that community progress comes not through self-praise but through self-criticism.
"The worthy deeds of members
of the community should not go unrecognized. But neither should the weaknesses of the community go unreported.
"The Kansan belongs to every one of its readers, and it has always felt that the right of the minority is just as important as the right of the majority.
"In reporting the news and writing editorials reflecting this concern the Kansan has attempted to act maturely and responsibly in its community. We are honored that the national Conference of Christians and Jews recognized the
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KU May Become First College To Join Co-Op Peace Corps
KU probably will become the first American university to officially participate in joint Peace Corps projects will work directly under local school authorities."
Thomas Gale, assistant professor of history, said this yesterday when he outlined a program of cooperative education between Costa Rica and KU.
Under the program, 35 graduate students will go to Costa Rica under a two-year plan to help teach in Costa Rican schools. Gale said the students will serve in schools outside the large cities and that rural schools are badly in need of good educators.
"IT IS NOT OFFICIAL YET," said Prof. Gale who just returned from Costa Rica to explore the possibilities of the joint venture. "Contracts must be signed before the University can plan specific details of the program or recruit applicants. An exchange of diplomatic notes between the Central American country and the United States must also be made.
"Our objective is to increase mutual understanding between the two countries," said Prof. Gale. "Costa Rica's ministry of education and other government officials agreed that we might try to work out something on the secondary education level."
"THE COUNTRY'S (COSTA Rica) educational level is high, as it should be, and the Peace Corps will have no authority over Costa Ricans in any project there. All volunteers
Prof. Gale said that the Costa Rican people were very sensitive about their education level and proud of it but that "They feel they might be able to improve their educational resources through a cooperative program..."
Prof. Gale said that initial preparations to set the program up will be made before May 15.
Costa Rica, about 4,000 miles from KU, is deep in the tropics of Central America. It's chief product is coffee. Costa Rica's main problem is a rapidly increasing population. Costa Rica has one of the highest population
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growth rates in the world-four per cent. At this ratio, the country's population doubles every 25 years.
PROF. GALE SAID THAT about 35 persons will form the nucleus of the education team and that
they will serve in schools outside the large cities. He said that rural schools are badly in need of good educators.
Prof. Gale said, "We want someone who has a good background in Spanish with a college degree. And for those who wish to teach a science they should have a major, or at least a minor, in that science." He said that biological and physical sciences would be stressed.
In addition to teaching English and the basic sciences, the Peace Corps members who participate in the project will take part in counseling and guidance, Gale said. They will concern themselves with finding out the backgrounds of the student, why he drops out, encourage him to continue his education, etc.
PROF. GALE SAID THAT Costa Rica was changing governments soon and that both the old and new government had assured him that they welcome the project.
He said that R. Sargent Shriver, Peace Corps head, is interested in the possibility of "continued education." This means that the University will be able to provide supervision in formal and informal ways after the project has been dropped from Peace Corps direction.
Prof. Gale said that the University has carried on a "junior year exchange program" for the past three years and that 35 students have traveled and studied in Costa Rica under the program.
"Everybody is aware of our programs there," Prof. Gale said. "They are friendly towards Kansans and I imagine everyone knows of KU." He said, "Kansas is perhaps the best known part of the United States in Costa Rica."
Alumni Head to Coach CU Football
DENVER. Colo. — (UPI) — The University of Colorado regents today named as head football coach William E. (Bud) Davis, a man who had never before coached a college team, and charted a course for the good graces of the NCAA.
Davis, 33, current CU alumni director and a former highly successful high school coach, was a dark horse candidate selected after a faculty committee responsible for a recommendation to the regents ran up against opposition to the top contender, CU end coach Bob Ghilotti.
The opposition stemmed from the belief that all assistants of head coach Everett (Sonny) Grandelius, fired by the Regents March 17 for alleged recruiting violations, should take the rap with him.
The letter said the players had
BUT THE DECISION was expected to draw strong reaction from the football team, 39 members of which called Davis an "unqualified handshaker" in an open letter to the Regents Monday night.
The Regents took the action on a 5-1 vote—the same vote by which they fired Grandelius, but the lone vote was cast by a different Regent today. Regent Fred Bromley of Denver, lone member of the board to vote against firing Grandelius, voted with the majority today to hire Davis.
Regent Fred Betz, Jr., of Lamar, cast the negative vote today. He said he did not believe in the de-emphasis of football at CU, and that Ghilotti was the best man for the job.
nothing against Davis personally, but that Ghilotti would make a vastly better coach.
Newton said Davis had not agreed to accept the choice and wanted two
CU PRESIDENT Quigg Newton said the entire Colorado football program would be "thoroughly reviewed" after the 1962 season. Colorado is expected to draw a stiff penalty this spring from the NCAA for alleged recruiting violations. It was these charges which led to Grandelius' firing.
Newton said the new coach would have a one-year contract, and would be free to select his own assistants subject to approval by athletic director Harry Carlson.
or three days in which to make his decision. The CU President said Davis told him he had never been a candidate for the job.
THE REGENTS' action was in the form of approval of a report by the faculty senate's athletic committee, headed by music professor Storm Bull.
The committee said Davis was "a man of high ability, intelligence and integrity...(who) has had a successful career as a high school coach and a sound conception of football in relation to the academic program."
Neither Davis or Ghiliotti attended the meeting, but four football players did, including captain Ken Blair. Bill Frank, another player, interrupted Newton at one point in the meeting and asked him to read the telegraphed "open letter" which an estimated 40 to 50 players dispatched to the board Monday night.
Action Answers Critics' Charges
Harold Johnson, Ft. Leavenworth senior, and one of Action's cabinet members, said, "The objections that the other parties seem to have to the platform of Action are not disagreements with the issues we represent. Rather, they are attempts to make Action appear weak and worthless. Let me say, to the contrary, Action is much stronger than they anticipate and they should expect competition.
Action party leaders met in a closed session last night and decided that they had been "quiet long enough" and issued answers to "accusations" so students will know what is "really going on under all the mud-slinging."
"WE DID NOT expect the members of student government to agree with us that they are ineffective. But we did expect constructive criticism and not a battle of personalities."
In answer to charges that Action is run by a few individuals, the party's leaders said:
"Action's constitution and platform were changed markedly by the party's general assembly, indicating that Action is not controlled by a few members."
Regent Says No To Wichita Plan
HAYS-(UPI)-The Chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents yesterday punctured attempts to make Wichita University a state school.
Clyde Reed Jr., head of the Regents and publisher of the Parsons Sun, said there was "no conceivable or plausible need for another state university."
Reed made the statement before the Wooster Scholarship Endowment Fund dinner at Fort Hays State College. He said, "Kansas has no need for another state university, and moreover, it cannot support another such university within its present resources."
Referring to attempts to get the 1961 legislature to annex Wichita University into the state system, Reed said the 1963 legislature is certain to be confronted with the same issue.
"It is most unfortunate there are those who see this subject only in the light of a civic promotion, and now are beating the publicity drums accordingly," he said
Gov. Anderson said he believes Reed actually is for Wichita's entrance into the state system, and said he thinks he and Reed basically agree that it should not be brought in as a university.
"I'll support a plan to bring it into the state system at the next legislature," Gov. Anderson said. "I believe it will be a step forward in the higher education program in the state, and ultimately it will mean economy to the state."
Concerning a Vox party member's charge that the ASC is not concerned with withdrawing University recognition from living groups because of discriminatory clauses, the leaders said;
"Jerry Palmer is urged to read the All Student Council bill seven, section one which says, "The All Student Council shall not support either in name or finances, any student function or organization which permits discrimination against any student because of race, color or creed."
COMMENTING ON the statement by Jerry Palmer, El Dorado senior and ASC chairman, that administrative regulations on speakers were not practiced, Action said:
Johnson said valid criticisms of Action seem hard to come by and that the others parties are picking at little technicalities in order to discredit the party.
"Mr. Edward Shaw of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee was not allowed to speak in classes when he appeared at KU in the spring of 1961. This constituted University regulation of a controversial speaker."
The party's statement concerning criticism of ASC for not taking a stand on national issues said, "KU students, as citizens of the United States, are involved in foreign affairs as is the country itself. Therefore, students should involve themselves as deeply as possible in issues of this nature."
The leaders attending the Action meeting decided that their purpose for having Action in student government had become lost "in all the mud that has come from the other parties."
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Nolen Ellison last night reversed his decision to run for ASC representative as an independent and accepted the Action party nomination which he had previously declined.
Ellison Accepts Action Nomination
In a prepared statement Ellison gave his reasons for finally accepting Action's nomination. He said:
"I was forced to make a premature decision yesterday because I was not able to attend the Action nominations meeting Sunday and because I was uncertain about the issues involved.
"It had been my impression that the Action discriminatory clause plank would force integration on fraternities and sororites. Now I feel that the Action party stand on discriminatory clauses is consistent with my own views. That is, the Action platform is opposed to forced integration...but is also opposed to discriminatory clauses.
"I also firmly believe that the leaders of Action are neither anti-Greek nor unrealistic in their approach to discriminatory issues.
"I do endorse the platform of Action in its entirety and think this will clarify my views and allow me to take a definite stand on what I believe and what I don't believe."