Photo by Ron Bishop
A huge crane was brought in last week to facilitate the beginning of clean-up operations in the burnt-out shell of the Kansas Union. As students watched, the 60-foot tall crane lifted debris and scorched pieces of metal onto trucks. The large machine will be used until most of the bulky debris is removed from the Union.
In response to the Palestinian panel discussion that was held two weeks ago, the KU Hillel chapter held another discussion Wednesday night in McCollum Hall.
Middle East crisis debated
The panel included Allan Blumenthal, Cleveland junior and editor of KU Shalom; Mrs. Edith Goldman, a lawyer and Tel Aviv graduate student; James Seaver, professor of history at KU and Al Worob, West Orange, N.J. graduate student and Hillel adviser.
During the discussion and question-answer period held afterward, three major issues were discussed.
The Palestinian refugee problem.
- The issue of territorial reacquisition.
- Possible solutions for the future.
In discussing the first topic, the Palestinian side said that their countrymen felt they were driven from their homes and that the big powers could not really help them since they do not realize the aim of the Palestinians in their wish to retain their homeland. Their solution to this problem would be the establishment of a Palestinian Democratic State where people of all religions could live in harmony.
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In the territorial issue, the Palestinian side that resistance of the people is natural.
Air conditioning problem in Union opening attempt
Frank Burge, Kansas Union director, said that all the steel items should be taken out of the damaged area of the Union building by today.
Before a temporary roof can be placed on the building, all of the major pieces of debris must be cleared away.
Because the ballroom is exposed to the outside, problems have arisen in air conditioning the main part of the Union.
Air conditioning is operational for those parts of the structure, Burge said, through a repiping arrangement. Burge said that B.A. Green Construction Co., who is installing the temporary roof, is making "good progress." But, he said, the Union staff will continue to have problems until the cavity is sealed off.
Work has begun to make the Union Forum Room more accessible to the public. To do this, workmen are making an outside entrance to the room. A cement sidewalk will be poured to the entrance at the northeast corner of the Union building.
Burge said that the sidewalk entrance will not provide access to the whole building. It will only act as an entrance and exit for the Forum Room.
8 KANSAN Apr.30 1970