Architects operate, remove protruding growth; Wescoe Hall, 21 floors later
This is an artists drawing of the proposed Wescoe Hall to be located between Flint Hall and Hoch Auditorium on Jayhawk Boulevard. The 170,000 square foot structure is estimated to cost $8 million. The four story building will have 57 classrooms, 12 electronic laboratories, and a language laboratory with seating for 2,500 students. The drawing shows the hall looking from the southwest.
80th Year, No. 83
Inside Today
The University of Kansas—Lawrence, Kansas
Friday, Feb. 20, 1970
Angel flight pledges ... p. 13
Board hears needs ... p. 9
The Weekend Scene ... p. 5
Frye lectures on 'Era' ... p. 3
Shultz Criticizes Velvel ... p. 16
Hawks face Buffs ... p. 7
Council passes amendment
An amendment to clarify disciplinary procedures concerning the newly amended University Judiciary passed unanimously at the University Council's meeting Thursday.
The council passed an amendment clarifying the "Statement of Principle" which Rick von Ende, Abilene, Tex., graduate student and vice-chairman of the University Senate Executive Committee, said appeared in a number of University publications including student and faculty handbooks. The "Statement of Principle" reads:
Marston McCluggage, professor of sociology and chairman of the Organization and Administration Committee, proposed that "the disciplinary procedures of the University shall take effect following the selection of the new members of the Judiciary in May as provided in the article. Disciplinary procedure until that time shall continue as provided in the original new Senate Code."
A vote to accept or reject the Judiciary will be taken at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the University Theatre. Fifty per cent of the Student Senate members and 20 per cent of Faculty Senate members will have to be present before a vote can be taken.
"The University of Kansas, recognizing essential human dignity and the equality of all men, is dedicated to the principle that all benefits, privileges, and opportunities afforded by the University shall be accorded each person—student, faculty member, or employee—according to his own individual merits, accomplishments and needs, and that no rights or benefits shall be denied to anyone by reason of race or creed or by reason of sex unless
sex is a bonafide qualification. Furthermore, the University is pledged to the establishment of procedures necessary to ensure that no violation of these principles shall ever be present in its affairs. And, in keeping with the proud heritage of Kansas as a free state, the University of Kansas will lead the way in promoting equality of opportunity in every form."
The council also amended section I of the established policy of the Kansas Board of Regents on organization membership, to read as follows:
"The established policy . . . prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, religious faith, or national origin within the institutions under its jurisdiction. All fraternal and campus-related organizations shall follow this policy in the selection of their members; (A) to race, religious faith, or national origin, and (B) it shall not be a discriminatory practice for an organization to adopt and carry out a plan to eliminate or reduce such imbalance, with respect if the plan has first been filed with the committee established at the institution pursuant to . . . the Regents Policy hereof and the committee has not disapproved the plan prior to the expiration of fifteen days thereafter."
Lawyers plan appeals
CHICAGO (UPI)—Attorneys for the "Chicago Seven," faced with a multiplicity of convictions to appeal, Thursday mapped tactics for battles on two fronts to free their militant clients.
Trial lawyers William M. Kunstler and Leonard I. Weinglass prepared to try to convince U.S. District Court Judge Julius J. Hoffman Friday that wiretapping tainted evidence was used to convict five men on charges they came to Chicago to incite riots during the Democratic National Convention.
Another team of lawyers bundled together briefs to be presented to the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in an effort to overturn contempt sentences Hoffman meted out to Kunstler, Weinglass and all seven conspiracy trial defendants.
Hoffman scheduled hearings on
the government wiretapping issue for 10 a.m. Friday. If he rules electronic eavesdropping did not play a role in the trial convictions Wednesday, he may immediately sentence David T. Dellinger, Kennard C. Davis, Thomas E. Hayden, Abbott H. Hoffman and Jerry C. Rubin.
The sentences of the five convicted men can run either concurrently or consecutively to the contempt sentences imposed by Hoffman Saturday and Sunday for courtroom disruptions during the 20-week trial.
Thomas P. Sullivan, one of several lawyers handling the appeals of the contempt convictions, said the guilty verdicts returned against the five men Wednesday had complicated the task of preparing the briefs to be filed with the appeals court.
UDK News Roundup
By United Press International Rail strike threatens
MIAMI-The nation's railroads and four shopcraft unions broke off negotiations again Thursday night, bringing on the threat of a nationwide rail shutdown.
The breakdown came less than 24 hours before a federal court hearing in Washington; on whether to issue a preliminary injunction to prevent strikes, or a lockout by the railroad.
Official calls for trial study
WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. House Internal Security Committee has called on the Bar Association to conduct a study of the Chicago 7 trial and its news coverage.
Prince Charles will enlist
LONDON—Prince Charles will join the Royal Navy as a $160 a month sub-lieutenant next year, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday. The Prince becomes the first heir to choose a military career.
"I hope I won't be too seasick," Charles told newsmen. "I will have to stock up with seasick pills."
Sinatra testifies
TRENTON—A "fully cooperative" Frank Sinatra appeared before the state investigation commission SIC Tuesday and apparently gave secret testimony concerning what he knows, if anything, about organized crime in New Jersey.
Sinatra's surprise appearance made it likely a petition for dismissal of a warrant for his arrest would be successful.