Class organizes committee for economic boycott
A "Committee for Lawrence Economic Boycott" was reported formed Thursday in a Western Civilization class taught by Robert Hamilton, Hutchinson senior.
The class consisted of 16 students. Anna Romig, Kansas City freshman, said the group wanted to show that there were other means of political power than strikes and riots to be used in protest against U.S. policies in Cambodia.
Miss Romig said the group thought people should speak "the language of America—money," and "limit their purchases from the Lawrence business community to absolutely essential items, in other words, cut consumption to the lowest level possible."
Miss Romig said the committee did not aim at alienating business in Lawrence, but hoped businessmen would join them in the protest. She said the group hoped the boycott would eventually comprise the whole nation.
"Maybe we are overly optimistic," Miss Romig said, "but we want to show that we, too, have political power."
NAMES IN FINLAND
HELSINKI (UPI)—Marja is the most popular girl's name in Finland in the 5-14 age group while Kari is the most popular among boys.
Other popular names for girls:
Pirjo, Riita, Tuula, Anne, Eija,
Tarja, Merja, Piivi and Leena;
for boys: Markku, Hannu, Jukka,
Timo, Juha, Jari, Pekka, Matti
and Ari.
14 KANSAN May 12 1970
WASHINGTON (UPI)—Through foreign aid and various other programs the United States has tried to stimulate economic growth in underdeveloped countries of the world.
The Lighter Side
By DICK WEST
Not all of the results have been notable but there is one project that now looks extremely promising.
It is part of the educational and cultural exchange program and it involves sending American coaches to emerging nations to conduct basketball clinics.
Last year according to records recently submitted to a House appropriations subcommittee, the State Department underwrote basketball clinics in Guinea, Niger, Togo and Mali.
If this keeps up it shouldn't be long before those countries will be able to lift themselves by their own sweatsocks.
The potential of basketball as an economic stimulus should by now be obvious to everyone; examples abound.
Earlier this spring, to mention a couple, Pete Maravich a college player signed a five year professional contract expected to bring him 1.5 million and Spencer Haywood a pro player signed a new six year contract for an estimated 1.9 million.
Either contract probably exceeds the combined national budgets of Guinea, Niger, Togo and Mali.
So why waste time trying to stimulate industrial or agricultural production in the emerging nations? What they should be producing is basketball players.
Once a country has stimulated its economy with a few basketball stars industrial and agricultural production will take care of itself.
Teaching the emerging nations how to play basketball should only be the first step in the development program, however
Along with the coaches, the State Department should nure genetic experts to teach the natives how to. 7 feet tall.
When the economy of a country is based on basketball, as is happening in the United States, nobody can afford to be short.
There are still a few careers open to short men in such nonessential fields are banking, science and government. But we are rapidly reaching the point where shortness be regarded as a national liability.
Leader predicts approval
WASHINGTON (UPI) — Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield predicted Monday the Senate would approve legislation to order a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Cambodia.
Republican Leader Hugh Scott disagreed saying antiwar forces did not have the votes.
In separate statements to reporters the Senate leaders clashed on the prospects of an amendment to hold the Nixon administration to its pledge to pull out U.S. troops from Cambodia by July 1.
Mansfield said the outlook for approval was "good" but Scott contended it would draw support of only about 30 senators.
32 children participate in KU class
Thirty-two third and fourth graders from the Lawrence area are participating in a class designed to instruct KU drama students in the basics of children's theatre productions.
Speech 198, taught by Jed Davis, professor of speech and drama, is offered once a year to students interested in children's theatre. The children are divided into two groups, and under the direction of a leader, act out pantomimes, nursery rhymes and stories while students observe procedure.
Davis said the main objective of the class was to approach drama from the aspect of characterization, which he described as "the basis of drama."
"The students learn principles of motivation, materials and techniques to use and dramatic structure as they are applied to productions involving children," he said.
Davis said more girls than boys usually enrolled in the class, so enrollment of girls was held to 16 so an equal number of boys could enroll to balance the group.
He added that parents were invited to the last of the eight-session program, but were not allowed to watch the other seven.
"Children aren't spontaneous when a parent is present," explained Davis. "They react quite differently when left with the group. In the program we try to stress concentration on the presentation of the story."
Davis said children are never forced to participate in the productions. There is no memorization involved, and the children trade off parts.
"A certain number in the group are always left to be observers and critics," he said. "It's a cooperative effort from all angles."
STUDENTS
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Pinkerton's. Inc. is now taking applications from students who desire summer work as security guards in the greater Kansas City area. The student must be at least 21, 58" high or have a clean police record (traffic violations excluded). Apply Mon.-Tue. am., p.m., sat. 9 a.m-Noon, Room 700, Building Bldg. 1102 Grand, Kansas City. Mo.
(An Equal Opportunity Employer)
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BOOK BUY-BACK
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You can sell your books this Wednesday 8:30 - 5:00
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