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Romney Called 'Good For State Nation Alike'
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — (UPI)
— Gubernatorial candidate George Romney was labeled last night as a Republican who is "good not only for Michigan but for the country" by the chairman of the GOP Congressional Campaign Committee.
Rep. Bob Wilson, R-Calif., said a strong Romney victory in November against Democratic Gov. John B. Swainson would make the former president and chairman of the American Motors Corp. a strong Republican Presidential candidate.
But a Romney loss, Wilson said, would end for all practical purposes the Michigan Republican's chance of getting the party's top nomination in 1964.
"Just as (Richard) Nixon, he must prove himself in his own state if he is ever going to be a contender." Wilson told a news conference preceding his appearance at the 75th annual Kent County Lincoln Day dinner.
The worst thing that could happen to the GOP, Wilson said, is "if Romney is defeated and if Nixon is defeated and Gov. Rockefeller is divorced. Then we Republicans are really in sad shape."
But GOP political fortunes would not that black. Wilson said. "Nixon would beat (California Gov. Edmund G.) Brown 2-to-1 according to present polls," he said. He made no specific guesses on the chances of Romney and Rockefeller, but predicted both would score victories in their gubernatorial elections.
Storm Ends In California
LOS ANGELES — (UPI) — A six-day storm that battered southern California with a fury unequaled in six years was over today — but in its wake was death, damage, and debris.
The first day of sunshine in nearly a week yesterday was marred by the death of three San Deigo teenagers who were buried when a rain-soaked cliff caved in. In all, the storm claimed an estimated 20 lives.
DAMAGE FROM the relentless torrent that dumped 8:03 inches of rain on Los Angeles ranged in the millions of dollars. City and county officials said the area might be declared a disaster area in order to secure federal aid for repairs and reconstruction.
As much as 10 inches of precipitation fell in outlying areas, forcing hundreds of lowland and foothill residents to flee their homes because of swirling floodwaters.
Several incidents of mudslides were reported yesterday as rain-soaked earth forged down hillsides and into streets threatening to move houses from their foundations.
ACTRESS RHONDA Fleming had to evacuate her residence when it was threatened by a slide and the $100,000 home of actor Richard Boone was also periled.
In one instance yesterday a predawn cloudburst forced 100 tons of mud onto a Hollywood Hills road when a large retaining wall collapsed. Automobiles seemed to float downhill as they slid through the ooze and stacked against one another, running into street signs and roadside trees.
The wall of mud pushed one house off its foundation and into the street.
The flow ran down to Hollywood Boulevard, closing sections of the famed street for several hours.
NEW YORK — (UPI) — A fire-extinguishing powder developed in Britain is said to be more effective on blazing aircraft than are foam extinguishers, according to the British Information Services.
Powder for Fire
Originally developed by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority for dealing with fires of radioactive materials, the powder is now being made under license by a British firm which has developed its application to magnesium and aircraft fires.
Official Bulletin
Students interested in obtaining information about study, travel, or work will be coming summer should visit the office of the Dean of Students, 228 Strong Hall.
Catholic Daily Mass; 7 a.m. & 12:05 p.m.
pard. Lawrence Chapel, 1910 Strat-
ford
French Pnch. H.D. Reading Exam: 9-11 g.m.
In to Miss Craig, 120 Fraser, by Feb. 13.
TEACHER INTERVIEWS:
Feb. 13—Robert Dunwell, Pers. Dir.
(Elem. & Sec.) Leavenworth, Kansas
Feb. 14—James M. Foster, Asst. Supt.
(K-8), Wasco, Calif.
Feb. 14—Lawrence Curtis, Pers. Jefferson Dist. (K-8), Santa Clara, Calif.
Feb. 14—Donald Madsen, Pers. Dir. Glendora Calif.
Feb. 15—Samuel Cashman, Dist. 110
(Elem. only) Overland Park, Kansas
reo. 15—Chester Gromacki, Dir. Ind. Ed. H.S. & Jr. College, Fullerton, Calif.
Feb. 15—R. E. Shepherd, Public Schools.
Kingman, Kansas
Westminster Center United Presbyterian Women: 5:30 p.m., 1204 Oread.
"What Is Your Role as a Woman in the Church?"
TODAY
Social Work Club: 7-30 p.m. Pine
Bloom Kansas: 8-15 p.m. or So-
ho Springs: 8-15 p.m. the Mental Health
Tuesday. Feb. 13, 1962 University Daily Kansan
Student National Education Association: 4 p.m., 303 Bailey, Speaker. Miss Dorothy Wohlgemuth, on "Teaching Experiences in Hawaii."
Institute of Aeronautical Science: 7:30
page 20. Outer Space. Film. "Challenge of
Outer Space."
TOMORROW
La première réunion du Cercle Français du nouveau semestre aurie lieu mercedré à quatre heures dans la salle 11 de Fraser. M. Gaultaufer fera une tournée de Fraser Art breton. Nous ceux qui s'intéressent au français sont cordialement invités.
Mathematics Colloquium: 4:15 p.m.
103 Strong. "A Laplace Integral and
a Related Monomial Mr. John
Coffee at the University of Hall. Coffee:
3:30 p.m. 191 Strong Hall.
International Students: There will be a meeting in the Big Eight Room. Kansas Union at 7 p.m. The meeting will be this year's International Festival.
Westminster Center Council: 5:15 p.m.
Westminster Center Council: 5:25 p.m.
Ham Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m. 201 E.
Episcopal Holy Communion: 9:30 p.m.
Danforth Chapel.
Westminster Center Choir: 5 p.m., 1204
Oread.
THURSDAY
Kansas Society Archaeological Institute
Kansas Union. Prof. Muchteld J. Mellink of
Bryn Mawr College will speak on
Bryn Mawr College and the Orion
Park." The public is invited.
No fines will be levied on overdue books at the Lawrence Free Public Library on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
City Library Gives Books Free Period
The decision for a "free-weekend" was made by members of the public library staff after the recent passage of a city ordinance by members of the City Commission. This new ordinance makes it a misdemeanor punishable by as much as a $100 fine upon conviction for keeping books, records, or other borrowed material overdue.
With the new ordinance in force, the library has the authority to prosecute those who willfully or negligently hold borrowed public property beyond the due date. Howard continued.
No legal action against delinquent book borrowers is planned until after the free weekend.
Greek Discrimination Is Faculty Group Topic
Discrimination in fraternities and sororities at KU will be discussed in a special meeting of the Faculty Senate Advisory Committee next Tuesday, Feb. 20.
At the meeting several important policies and activities of social groups that affect the University will be discussed. In addition to the regular committee members, the Dean of Students, Deans of Men and Women and several alumni of fraternities and sororites have been invited.
Arthur W. Davidson, professor of chemistry and chairman of the committee, said that names of the alumni who have been invited are not available.
The decision to hold the inquiry was made as a result of a number of faculty requests to do so. Prof. Davidson explained that the Senate decided last year to discuss matters concerning the University even though the faculty has no power to act on its findings other than to present its view.
When asked if the meeting would be open to the public Prof. Davidson said that, as in the case of all meetings of the Senate and its committee, it would not be open.
Plentv of Nuts
CHICAGO - (UPI) The pecan crop for 1961 is estimated in excess of 224 million pounds, according to the National Pecan Shellers and Processors Association.
A topic for discussion, he added, is selected if several faculty members submit a request for it.
"In some cases," he said, "special committees are set up to gather information about a subject to be discussed. But since this issue (fraternity and sorority discrimination) is such an extremely delicate area, the Senate decided to let the Advisory Committee handle it." He explained that the Senate Advisory Committee members are elected by the Senate rather than appointed, as are most of the other committee members.
"The purpose of this inquiry," he continued, "is to give vent to members of the faculty to let their opinions be known. The most this inquiry could lead to would be an expression of faculty opinion. This is an area entirely beyond the power of the University Senate."
Frozen Foods Up
NEW YORK — (UPI) — Convenience foods are playing an increasingly important role in the average American's diet.
Per capita consumption of fresh vegetables dropped to 99 pounds this year from 115 pounds in 1950, Business Week reports. The average intake of frozen fruit alone has jumped from 4.3 pounds in 1950 to 9 pounds in 1961.
ARE YOU
- Taking a language course?
- Studying for a graduate language exam?
- Taking a statistics course?
- Taking a calculus course?
- Worrying about the English Proficiency Exam?
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Demonstration and explanation, 2117 Naismith, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Further information call VI 2-3695 or VI 2-1454. Coffee served.
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