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University Daily Kansar
Thursday, Feb. 14, 1963
Bookstore Clerks Get Odd Requests
By Linda Machin
According to three Kansas Union Book Store clerks, students and teachers have old requests including everything from large quantities of hypodermic syringes and giant $25 Jayhawks, to "masculine" tape.
"Hypodermic syringes," said one clerk, "are part of the required supplies for some advanced anatomy courses, but many students buy them to fill empty ink cartridges."
"STUDENTS SAY it's cheaper than buying new ink cartridges," she added.
Apparently, not all students are so economy-minded. Last fall, four freshman women chipped in $35 to buy a foot-and-half high Jayhawk for their dormitory room.
"We weren't particularly trying to sell it," the clerk said. "We usually use it for advertising purposes."
SHE ALSO TOLD of a woman student who continuously bought bottles of brown ink. Upon inquiry, the student explained that she mixed
Model UN Delegates Meet in Union Tonite
The first preliminary meeting of the KU Model United Nations will be at 8 p.m., tonight in the Kansas Union Ballroom.
This session will be a general introductory meeting of the various delegations to orientate them with the Model UN and to explain the procedures from the floor of the mock conference.
Following this introductory session, the political blocs will break up into separate meetings.
the ink with Jergen's lotion and applied it to her skin for the same effect as Man-Tan.
The prize customer, according to the descriptions of one clerk, is either a graduate student or a faculty member in his early forties. The man, unkempt, wearing old-fashioned suits, wide ties and dirty shirts, comes into the store monthly.
"HE LOOKS AT electric mimeograph machines, steel desks, and electric typewriters — things he obviously can't afford." said the clerk.
One day, briefcase in hand, the man said he wanted to purchase the typewriter, but asked to try it out first. Almost before the clerk could give permission the man pulled out 15 typewritten forms from his briefcase and began to type.
A few minutes later the clerk told the man that the new typewriter was not for use. If he wanted to type much longer he must rent one.
FORTY-FIVE MINUTES later, the man was still typing. The clerk called the department manager. In answer to his protests the man paused, and said, "Why do you have to watch me? I'm going to buy it."
An half hour later, the assistant manager of the bookstore intervened. The man snapped, "I'm going to buy it. I said."
The man was then asked to put a down payment on the typewriter, immediately. The man replied that he did not bring his checkbook.
Two hours after the onset of the struggle, the man was finally pried from the typewriter.
"He was very mad," the clerk said. "He even threw his pencils at the manager."
Ph.D. French Reading Exam. Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fraser 110
International students: A reminder of two important meetings tonight. The In-
formation team meets at 7:00 p.m., and the People-to-People Job
Placement session at 7:45 p.m., both in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union.
All international students are urged to attend.
TODAY
Official Bulletin
Der Deutsche Verein, Donnerstag, den
14 Februar 5 Uhr, 502 Fraser. Es gibt
Beschreitung über Schillers "Maria
Stuke" Bundesverband auch einige deutsche
Lieder sinnen.
College Life, 7.00 p.m. Student Union,
parlor, State Amount, tennis player,
in Texas.
Episcopal Evening Prayer, 9:30 p.m.
Danforth Chapel.
Tomorrow
A.U.R.H. weekly open house and mixer
8 p.m. p.m., Hassinger. "The Whatcha-
Catholic Masses, 7:00 a.m. and, 11:40 a.m.
Evidence Catholic Chapel, 1910
Stratford Road,
International Club, 7:30 p.m., Forum Room, Union, Scandinavian Night — Informed by Scandinavianrum Room followed by Scandinavian music and social hour in Jayhawk Bay.
Correction
Color will not appear on each page of the second book of the Jayhawker as reported yesterday in the Daily Kansan. Color will appear on the pages with the pictures of living groups.
This section should be out within the next two weeks.
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The problems of legislative-executive rivalry and news management by the national government will be discussed tomorrow at the Current Events Forum.
Government Rivalry Is Topic
Burton Marvin, dean of the School of Journalism, and James Drury, professor of political science, will speak at 4:30 p.m. in the Music and Browsing room of the Kansas Union.
Prof. Drury said he will discuss the charges by some senators that
Soviet arms remain in Cuba in terms of apparent rivalry between branches of government.
Dean Marvin will discuss "the problem of news coverage in Washington and the important role that an informed public opinion plays in the formulation and acceptance of a national policy."
He will also explain the power and influence of government public relations officers. Coffee will be served.
New LP's
Bossa Nova Jazz — Steve Allen
Soulful Moods — Gene Ammons
Desafinado — Coleman Hawkins
Soul Pioneers — Milt Jackson
Folk Ballads — Sunny Schwartz
At the Second Fret Jack Elliott Little Me Original Cast
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Kansas Union
BLOCK DRAWING
Tuesday, Feb.19 7 P.M.
[Minimum Drawing-20 Seats]
Friday Performance
CHOICE $1.50
ALL OTHER $1.00
Saturday Performance
CHOICE $1.85
ALL OTHER $1.50