University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Morrison Elected Governor After Extensive Campaigning Frank Morrison succeeded in winning the Nebraska gubernatorial seat in the 1960 elec- tion. Morrison, a graduate of the University of Nebraska with Bachelor of Science and Law degrees, was 1931 law class president, past pres- ident of the Nebraska Law College Alumni As- sociation and of the 14th Judicial District Bar. Prior to the election he was a Board member of the group which is in charge of constructing the Hallam Atomic Energy Plant. Nine state constitutional amendments com- posed the largest election ballot presented in 40 years. One of the more publicized amend- ments, election of the State Superintendent of Education by popular vote, was defeated. By the decision, the Commissioner will continue to be appointed by the State Board of Education. The decision represented a victory for profes- sional educators who favor the present system. IDA. the Industrial Development Act. was passed by a margin of three to one. The widely publicized blue ballot was sought by state leaders in order to increase industrialization in Nebraska. Other approved amendments pro- vided for a raise in legislative salaries and for the right of the legislature to pass laws for continu- ity in the government during an emergency. Frank .Alorrison Governor Members of the state budget committee determine appropriation of funds for University expenditures. 14 Even an t-niptv lesi? ' lali e chamber hoUb many setrel

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Adam Breckenridge Dean of Faculties James Pitteiifier Assistant to the Chancellor Lee Chatticld Director of Junior Division Mi . Louise Ward. Mrs. .Maxinc Keller Secretaries to the Chancellor 13

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Ilo.ird of Kci;i-llls: Led to KishI: C E Sw.inson. Ur ti N CIreenbcrg. J G. Elliott. C M H.irdm, J. L. Welch. F. Footc R Adkms. promises for a young imagination. Board of Regents Increases Tuition Fees for Fall Term An increase in tuition of $12 will become effective September. 1961. in order to alleviate financial responsibilities of the Student Health Center. The Board of Regents approved the in- crease last fall which should enable the Health Center to operate without a deficit. A little less than half of the S12 will be used for laboratory fees. The increase demand was necessitated by the rising number of students who received hos- pitalization during one year and also by the Health Center having to assume financial re- sponsibilities of its mental hygiene division. Another proposal of the Board was the re- location of the Interstate accesses so that the route would not run parallel to the campus. As the access is planned now, further expansion would be hampered in addition to inconveni- ences caused by increased traffic. The suggested route would be moved further from campus. Nebraska Board of Regents will be hosts next fall for the 39th annual meeting of the Association of Governing Boards of State Uni- versities and Allied Institutions. Dr. B. N. Green- berg was elected vice president of the nation- wide Association at the 1960 meeting. Some 200 people are expected to participate in the event which will be held at the Nebraska Center. 15