Two resolutions passed
Senate affirms UDB power
Amidst applause and muttering from the gallery, the Student Senate last night passed two resolutions which in effect affirmed the power of the existing University judiciary authorities.
The emergency meeting had been called to recommend a course of action to be taken by the University Disciplinary Board (UDB) against three students in connection with an April 23 disturbance of a university function.
The students called to answer charges today before the UDB are: Rick Atkinson, Belleville graduate student; Bill Berkowitz, New York graduate student; and Donald Jenkins, Kansas City, Mo., junior.
The Senate meeting was called to order by David Awbrey, student body president and Hutchinson junior. John Lungstrom, Salina second year law student and UDB member, reported on the progress of UDB action concerning the disciplinary case.
UDB meeting today
The UDB meeting scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today in Dyche Auditorium probably will be open to members of the Student
Senate, Faculty Senate Council and accredited members of the press, Lungstrom said. He explained the meeting would be closed if any of the three students charged in the case wanted it that way.
"We've had some contact which I'm not sure is verified or not with three of the principals in the case," Lungstrom said, "who have given us a tentative 'no' that they are not willing to have the meeting open to the Student Senate or the other parties.
"The disciplinary board will keep the door open until the last minute and if the three participants are willing to have the meeting open, we will have it open."
After the Student Senate meeting, Atkinson, told the Kansan, "The meeting will be open or we will open it."
Charges by Senex
Student Senate members were told that the specific charges against Atkinson, Berkowitz, and Jenkins were "disruption of a University function in the student union on April 23." The Senate was also informed by Dean of Student Affairs William Balfour that the source of the
charges was the Executive Committee of the Senate (Senex) as well as "other means."
In spite of repeated questioning, neither Lungstrom or Balfour would reveal why these three students had been picked to appear before the UDB, when the number of demonstrators involved in the incident April 23 was much larger.
The- first resolution was presented to the Senate by Dennis Embry, Great Bend sophomore and Oliver College senator.
The resolution stated that since a judicial code has not yet been created by the new Senate and procedures used to exist under the ASC code, it would be resolved that the student body president request the UDB to
open hearings and render a decision.
UDB power affirmed
The resolution which passed after much debate meant that the Senate acknowledged its own existence only as an legislative body. Furthermore it acknowledged the UDB and its power.
After the vote on the first resolution a second resolution was presented by Bill Hansen, Kansas City, Mo., first year law student.
The resolution asked that the Senate resolve that students who commit acts of civil disobedience accept punishment for their crime under the "due process of law." The resolution further asked of the KU student body that action taken against those who commit civil disobedience be relegated to the
"constituted authorities." The resolution stated that if it were passed, the Student Senate would recognize "its dedication to a legal system which guarantees every citizen 'due process of law.'"
The resolution was also passed after debate.
Legal system supported
The passing of this resolution which supported the legal system thus also recognized the relevance of the existing form of government. It could also be interpreted as denying the amnesty which the three charged students had demanded.
Senator Richard W. Averill, Topeka freshman, rose to present a resolution which stated that charges should be brought to the UDB against James Seaver, director of the Western
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79th Year, No. 127
The University of Kansas—Lawrence, Kansas
Thursday, May 8, 1969
Radicals might appear at the ROTC review
Leaflets passed out by campus radicals yesterday urged students to demonstrate against ROTC on campus at the annual review of ROTC cadets and midshipmen by Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe at 3:45 p.m. Friday in Memorial Stadium.
Col. John P, Lanigan, professor of Naval ROTC, had no comments to give about the expected demonstration except: "We have a review scheduled, and we plan to hold it."
On the back of the fliers it is stated classes have been officially cancelled. This is not true.
The leaflet stated, "It's time we saw ROTC as an extension, necessary to the continuation of an elitist officer corps structure in an army designed to act as an agent of oppression and exploitation."
William Balfour, dean of student affairs, said the only persons excused from classes Friday afternoon are those enrolled in ROTC.
When asked about possible disciplinary action for demonstrators, Balfour said, "There are no statements which say 'This will happen, if such and such happens.'" He suggested that a basis for action, if necessary, may be determined from decisions for disciplinary measures concerning the campus disturbance of April 23.
Today Provost James R. Surface announced that the administration has accepted the guidelines for the Review formulated and recommended by the University Senate and Executive Committee.
The guidelines are as follows:
Recognizing that the Chancellor's review of the Reserve Officer Training Corps programs is a university function, and
Considering it inappropriate to use outside law enforcement officials except upon the violation of a state law or a local ordinance, but considering it proper to use campus security officers at
Recognizing that all groups on campus must be assured the right of freedom of peaceable assembly, and
any time to identify violators of the proposed guidelines, which follow.
The University Senate Executive Committee establishes the following guidelines for the review ceremony of May 9, 1969, subject to the approval of the Chancellor:
1. No one other than designated participants (member of any of the ROTC programs, officials, and ushers) in the Chancellors review of the ROTC program shall be admitted to or be permitted to be upon the track or field of the Kansas University Memorial Stadium on the afternoon of the ceremony.
2. An appropriate number of students and faculty members shall be appointed to act as ushers controlling entrance to the track and field.
3. Any person attempting to go upon the track or field shall be asked to desist. Should he refuse, charges shall be preferred against him by the Senate Executive Committee for presentation to the Disciplinary Board.
The Senate Executive Committee recommends that these guidelines be approved by the Chancellor, released to the news media by the Provost's office, and announced over the loudspeaker prior to the ceremony.
Photo by Ron Bishop
A local motorist fords the flood at 19th and Missouri Streets. The flooding resulted from water draining from
Missouri flood
“O” Zone parking lot after yesterday afternoon's thunderstorm.
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UDK News Roundup
By United Press International
Pentagon to ship gas
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon plans to ship huge quantities of deadly nerve gase cross country by railroad beginning next week. An official of one town along the route called the idea "too grisly to think about."
Truman celebrates 85th
The Pentagon revealed its tentative plan Wednesday after Rep. Richard McCarthy, D-N.Y. disclosed it to newsmen. The purpose of the shipping operation, is to bring the gas to Earle, N.J. for eventual disposal.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Harry S Truman is quietly observing his 85th birthday today, while about 250 lifetime friends gathered at a traditional luncheon honoring the former president.
For the third consecutive year, Truman did not attend the luncheon. Although his health is reasonably good for a man his age, he no longer mingles with crowds.
It was the 16th session since the expanded negotiations began Feb. 5.
Campus unrest continues
PARIS — U.S. delegation sources said it was up to the Communists to come up with a new offer toward progress in today's session of the Vietnam peace talks. North Vietnam again demanded that U.S. troops get out of South Vietnam.
Paris talks resume
City College of New York reopens today with police guards to prevent a repetition of yesterday's fights between white students and black and Puerto Rican students.
In Washington, D.C., Howard University students remained in control of six campus buildings. The administration of the mostly Negro school gave them a 24-hour ultimatum—ending at midafternoon today—to allow the barricaded campus to reopen.
Bucher assigned to shore
WASHINGTON - Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher, who expressed a desire to captain another ship during investigation of the seizure of his USS Pueblo, yesterday was assigned to hore duty.
He will take a graduate course in management, the Pentagon announced.