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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1968
Page
6
Questioning if violent campus demonstrations at San Francisco State College over black studies and faculty are justified and effective. The scene centers on McCollum Hall and the campus debate over rights and representation.
David Wright and Karen Mills discuss campus demonstrations at Winfield campus. Wright calls actions disruptive but not effective in hiring more Black professors, while Mills sees protests as attention to real issues and a push against discrimination, though noting sincerity varies.
Greg Idleman an 18 year old Overland Park electrical engineering freshman at McCollum Hall criticizes campus demonstrations. He argues violence distracts from goals and that administrations ignore peaceful action, noting college admission has broadened beyond traditional ethnic and financial barriers.
Tribune sophomore Janette Lawson 19 psychology major at McCollum Hall says violence in demonstrations is ineffective yet acknowledges student concerns over hiring and admission policy. She notes students pay for education and deserve a say, while stressing violence hurts the wrong people.
The speaker condemns demonstrations as mostly uneducated participation. They acknowledge some sincerity but oppose violence and publicity. They suggest more courses for both Negroes and whites could be beneficial.
A Greenwich College Poll across nearly 100 campuses finds 73 percent of students believe in God yet only 36 percent attend church in the last week. Women show slightly higher belief and attendance, while longer college stay correlates with less churchgoing. The study notes shifting views toward religion and churches becoming more secular in campus life. The College Poll is run by the Greenwich College Research Center.
U S campuses see protests and violence in early 1966 69 as students demand more voice in school affairs. Negro students clash with police at multiple schools over rights and enrollment quotas amid disruptions and arson suspicions.
Mark Rudd former Columbia rioter will address the KU community at 7 30 p m January 7 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. The event is sponsored by the Minority Opinions Forum with discussion titled Campus Revolution. Two other Forum speakers David Neeble and Jizra Benson are planned for KU appearances, dates to be announced.
The Wright brothers from Dayton marked the 65th anniversary of the first heavier than air flight at Kitty Hawk. President Johnson hailed the moment as the birth of the air age and wreaths were laid at the national memorial. Orville piloted the first 120 feet for 12 seconds, Wilbur’s longest flight reached 852 feet in 59 seconds.
President Johnson lit the national Christmas tree for his sixth and last time and said his prayer remains the same. He prayed for peace and reconciliation abroad and justice and tranquility at home.
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