Coed dismissal vague
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"We really feel we acted in Sharon's best interest as far as her future is concerned," Shankel explained. "Much of the information relevant to this case I can't release as it would be acting in a breach of confidence."
Miss Sheldon related the story this way:
"First semester Sharon and I were in trouble for staying out
one night. We were sent to talk to Frances Ricks, assistant to the dean of women, and we were told to 'take things easy'. Two weeks after this happened our parents were called and were asked to withdraw us from school. Apparently the administration thought we weren't academic.
"Our resident director (Andrea Speer, Corbin Hall) said the school wanted us out," Miss Sheldon continued. "She
also said, 'We are trying to help you but one student more or less won't make any difference.'"
Miss Sheldon was referring to action which was taken first semester. After talking to Mrs. Ricks a second time, Miss Sheldon moved to Ellsworth Hall and Miss Brettell stayed in Corbin.
Sirhan's life up to jury
LOS ANGELES (UPI) — Life or death for Sirhan B. Sirhan was put in the hands of the jury yesterday after an impassioned plea from the defense for the circle of violence in Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's slaying to end in the courtroom.
The 25-year-old Palestinian Arab chewed a wad of gum and showed no emotion as an angry prosecution attorney said a half dozen assassins like Sirhan "could leave the United States
Mississippi River hits islands, pounds dikes brings death, damage
By United Press International
By United Press International The glutted Mississippi River, rolling along at one of its highest crests of the century, spent its fury on islands and other unprotected lowlands yesterday and pounded in vain at dikes protecting major riverside communities.
The raging Mouse Souris River kept Minot, N.D., under watery siege—with 12,000 residents out of homes in flooded areas. The Red River of the North dropped steadily at Fargo, N.D., where workers began removing temporary dikes.
The Mississippi was above flood stage at nearly all reporting stations from Libby, Minn., to Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Officials at both Dubuque and Davenport, Iowa, complained that flood-fighting efforts were hampered by hundreds of persons who jammed onto the riverfront.
The flooding in six upper Midwest states has been blamed for at least 10 deaths,has driven 25,000 persons from their homes and caused more than $70 million in damage.
bereft of democratic leadership."
Sirhan was stoic as his own lawyer, Grant Cooper, appealed to the seven-man, five-woman jury not to seek revenge but to put the senator's killer behind bars for the rest of his life.
In a climax in which he himself appeared close to tears, Cooper turned and faced Sirhan across the room and said:
"Sirhan Sirhan, I have done all
I can for you . . . Your fate is in
the hands of an American jury."
Then he looked across to Sirhan's 55-year-old mother, seated among the news media and the security guards, and said:
"Mary Sirhan, may your prayers be answered."
Miss Sheldon said that since this move in January she and Sharon had both started to work harder and they assumed any trouble they had been in was all over.
After final instruction from Superior Court Judge Herbert V. Walker, the penalty phase of the trial went to the jury at 9:49 a.m. CST. The same jury had reached a verdict of first degree murder last Thursday.
Navy disarms whale
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (UPI)
The U.S. Navy defused a whale yesterday.
The 33-foot mammal floundered ashore here last week and died. The Navy, given the job of disposing of the carcass, packed it with 120 pounds of dynamite and towed it to sea.
The mission hit a snag Sunday when the dynamite, set to go off, failed to explode. The whale, armed and considered dangerous, disappeared in overcast seas.
It washed ashore Sunday night a mile north of the North Carolina border. This time the Navy decided against trying to explode it. Instead it had a demolition crew remove the dynamite. The hulk was left on the desolate beach.
"As far as I know nothing precipitated this action," Miss Sheldon said.
After Wolfe asked Miss Brettell to withdraw from Corbin College she immediately began to seek administrative help.
"I went to Chancellor Wescoe April 10th. The next day I had an appointment with William M. Balfour, dean of student affairs. I cancelled that appointment as it seemed I just wasn't going to get any help." Miss Brettell said.
She went on to say she tried to make an appointment with Shankel but was unable to find him.
Shankel said there are many methods of student appeal. "I assumed Miss Brettell knew about the appeal procedures," he continued. "There is a student-faculty committee in Corbin College."
Marilyn Kay Harris, Shawnee Mission senior and outgoing president of AWS, said "I don't understand what the full grounds were for Miss Brettell's withdrawing from school. I did talk to her as she wanted to know who to talk to. It seems that the basis for appeal is very nebulous, you don't know who to talk to."
Miss Harris, whose term as AWS president expires today, went on to say she believes three steps should be taken if the University is going to dismiss students in this manner.
"First I believe the student handbook should make it clear to students exactly what the University policy is. Presently the Student Handbook vaguely states that a student may be dismissed at any time by an academic scholarship committee, but that is all that is stated.
"Secondly if the student is asked to withdraw, the student should be advised as how to appeal his or her case.
"Thirdly," Miss Harris continued, "I think students should be counseled instead of informing them they are to withdraw. You don't learn responsibility by being told what to do."
Pot illusions...
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"Yes, she's progressed quite well and is now able to go into deep concentration."
"Since I've begun meditation I've discovered how hard it is to kill bugs. So far this year I haven't killed one, and I'm going to try to get through the whole year without killing any," the hostess said.
"Me too. Don't you feel like you can talk to them sometimes. I mean when you're all alone you get the feeling they're trying to communicate. I can't kill spiders anymore."
"No, neither can I," the hostess agreed.
This seemed to be an
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An extended moment of silence followed. All eyes were on me and I could hear the blood rushing in my ears. The two girls gave each other a look of disgust and continued their discussion.
opportunity for me to redeem myself since I've always had an aversion to spiders.
"I can't kill them either," I said. "I can't stand the way they crunch when you hit them."
"I agree," said the other. "I feel that spiders have as much right to live as anyone."
"I think spiders are beautiful." she said.
I decided to keep my mouth shut and observe for the remainder of the evening.
Next they brought out a plate of chocolate chip cookies and laid them in the middle of the floor. Our hostess said they didn't contain marijuana.
I wasn't sure if I was supposed to eat them, meditate on them or just let them sit there. I had begun to feel paranoid about everything so I decided it would be best to just let them sit.
Everyone seemed drowsily relaxed and contented to just stare at the cookies. Finally someone took one and the sound of the crunching filled the room.
Time dragged on until someone said it was time to leave. A feeling of relief swept over me but was soon replaced by one of dread. The nervous twitch which had started at the corner of my mouth had now progressed to the muscles in the back of my legs. Somehow everyone managed to stumble to the door and out into the cool, fresh air. And I hadn't gotten my interview. I really didn't care.
VOTE EDWARDS-VON ENDE
HANG'N AROUND WITH NOTH'N TO DO APRIL 25th BETWEEN 8 and 12?
Then jump down from your tree, swing through the vines and make it on out to the SPRING FLING, this Friday night at the Lawrence National Guard Armory.
Unleash all your outdoor manliness (that spring activities require) by drinking as much F-R-E-E thirst quenching liquid refreshment as your tummy can hold. But PLEASE Tarzan, if it's not asking too much, wear a little more than just a loin cloth. Now this doesn't apply to your date as a scanty outfit on her would be very acceptable. But what would happen if one of the hairs from your chest or legs would fall into someone's brew and horrify them? It could easily lead to the possibility of guerrilla warfare. And don't forget that another hazard is that conditions get pretty rough while standing in line to get foamy containers of beverage. What would happen if some dude (who's mind wouldn't be functioning at its normal slow pace) decided your loin cloth would look good on his wall?? Why the whole gig would get busted 'cause you're running around indecently exposed.
Now don't forget that THE FABULOUS FLIPPERS are providing the entertainment while the half time ceremonies will find a SPRING FLING QUEEN being crowned. It will be a delightful evening assured of being remembered in KU history for years to come. Tickets for this spectacular are $1.50 from your resident hall coordinator. If you don't happen to swing by his office during the week, then $2.00 at the door will assure you of a place inside. But don't hold up traffic by trying to pawn off coconut, grapes, rattlesnake rattles, goat's milk, S-H Green Stamps, etc. as barter for tickets. People have been doing that at the last large party functions and the guys at the door have enough trouble counting dollar bills, let alone material goods.
Compliments of Ace Johnson