Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Dr. Benjamin Spock pauses with Student Body Presi- dent Bob Morrow after speaking at the draft teach-in. Former director of the CIA, the late Allen Dulles dis- cussed United States intervention in Vietnam. Civil rights leader James Farmer explains the black power movement during a convocation appearance. 25

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Meetings, convocations feature national speakers Appearing at University meetings and convoca- tions, speakers of national and international repu- tations explained their ideas and goals. Part of the draft teach-in faculty, Dr. Benjamin Spock de- scribed his battle with his conscience over the Vietnam issue and outlined advice to draft resis- tors. Giving opposing views, the late Allen Dulles supported intervention in Vietnam and in an ap- pearance sponsored by Young Americans for Freedom, Hilaire du Berrier advocated turning responsibility for the war back to the military. Former Congress of Racial Equality director James Farmer traced the civil rights movement Drawing on his background in Vietnam, Hilaire du Ber- rier presents his views in a YAF-sponsored speech. from the sit-ins of the 1950 ' s to the present black power surge. With Josefh Hajda as his interpre- ter, Milan Machovec, Czechoslovakian educator and philosopher, explained the movement of the Czech people towards a democratic socialism and their struggle against Russian domination. South Dakota Senator George McGovern appeared as keynote speaker at the Frank Carlson symposium on World Population and Food supply while pres- idential write-in candidate Dick Gregory, upon his unexpected arrival at the August NSA conven- tion, blasted current domestic policy and predict- ed another year of racial unrest for the U.S. During his surprise appearance at the August NSA convention, Dick Gregory campaigns for his views. 24

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Home football halftimes entertain Big Eight fans Special events featured during halftimes added to the festivities of home football games. At the 40th annual Editors ' Day, 250 Kansas editors and publishers were hosted to a buffeteria luncheon and the Colorado State game. More than 6,500 bandsmen, representing 103 Kansas high schools, marched into formation during halftime at the Iowa State game to perform in the largest Band Day program in University history. As Honorary Parents for 1968, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Warner received special recognition in a ceremony preceding the Missouri game. Topping off Parents ' Day events, comedian Pat Paulsen entertained more than 4,300 students and their parents at an evening performance. An estimated 800 Kansas high school cheerleaders performed during the halftime at the Oklahoma State game. As an extra attraction of the Parents ' Day game, Pat Paulsen greets the fans during halftime ceremonies. Honorary parents Mr. and Mrs. Rod Warner greet par- ents attending the Union luncheon before the game. 26