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The South's Outstanding College Daily

Thursday Evening, July

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON

18, 1968

Vol. LIX, No. 156

Johnson Resigns Student Affairs Post;
Creech To Be Named Interim President
To Assume Similar
Spot At Berkeley
Robert L. Johnson, UK vice president for student
affairs, resigned Monday to take up a similar position
at the University of California at Berkeley.
Mr. Johnson, who will leave UK Sept. 3 to .become
vice chancellor for student affairs at Berkeley, gave only
one reason for leaving. He said that, although the
prospect of leaving Kentucky caused him "great personal sadness", he could not pass up an apportunity
to be associated with "one of the most distinguished
universities in the world."
A native of New York, Mr. Johnson came to UK
in I960 to organize and direct the Medical Center's
Division of State and Local Services, and was elevated
to the vice presidency in December, 1964.
Dr. John VV. Oswald, who is also leaving UK in
September for a position in the University of California system, in a formal statement praised Mr. Johnson's work at UK. He said:
"Mr. Johnson has made a tremendous contribution
to the University of Kentucky, first in his key role of
Director of State and Local Services during the early
period of the development of the Medical Center and,
since December, 1964, as the head of student affairs.
stu"Under his direction, all of the
dent activities at UK have been brought together in
offices of the dean
a single coordinated program-th- e
of students, athletics, student financial aid, the foriegn
student office, the placement service, and the office
of counseling and testing. Mr. Johnson further assumed
leadership, with faculty and students, in the development of UK's student code, which has become a prototype for many universities and colleges throughout
the country. Since the death of Mr. Shively, Mr. Johnson has also served ably as acting director of athletics.
"The contributions Mr. Johnson has made to the
University have been many and great, and his leadership will be sorely missed."
Mr. Johnson rejected speculation by some UK officials that his resignation may have been influenced
by the recent controversy surrounding the appointment of a new athletic director for the University.
Mr. Johnson was head of the screeening committee
which recommended Dr. William McCubbing of Virginia Polytechnic Institute for the position. After it
was approved by the UK athletics board, the recommendation was tabled by the Board of Trustees and
Dr. McCubbin has since withdrawn as a candidate.
Mr. Johnson also denied the reports that his decision to leave was influenced by conservative reaction
to UK's policies on student rights.

Board To Act Friday
In Special Meeting
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Robert
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He is recognized as a chief architect of the student
rights code it adopted by UK in May, 1967. The code
disclaims a parental role for the university, and sets
out specific violations for which students can be disciplined.
In his letter of resignation to Dr. Oswald, Mr.
Johnson wrote: "It is not without sadness that I leave
Kentucky. It has been more than eight years that I
have been associated with the University. . . .During
that time, I have formed a host of friendships on
campus and throughout the Commonwealth, and during
that time I have come to have profound respect for
students, and staff.
my associates-facultContinued on Page 2, CoL 3
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UK Students Have War At Home
By GUY MENDES

Five members of the UK community are from the part of Africa which used to be known as
Nigeria, but is now divided in
Nigeria and secessionist Biafra,
a country smaller than New Jersey which broke with the Nigerian federal government 14
months ago. A war is now being
waged between the two countriesa war that is second only

Band Director Dart Fired;
Says Unfair Play Involved
Fred Dart, director of UK's
marching band, has been dismissed from the position he lias
held since 1966.

William Harry Clarke has
been named to succeed Dart by
Dr. Hubert P. Henderson, head
of the Fine Arts Department.

Dart, who was relieved of his
duties on June 20 by Dr. Henderson, said that he was given

four verbal reasons for his dismissal but lias not yet received the
reasons in writing.

Dart says that Dr. Henderson told him that he was dismissed because Dart:
Directed poor handling of
majorette tryouts at Stoll Field
on April 30.

Did not keep Dr. Henderson
informed of bids on band uniforms.
Used poor judgement in purchasing band instruments.
Did not make proper arrangements for a band at the
UK Blue-Whifootball game.
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Biafra Against Nigeria
Each morning they wake with
the knowledge that members of
their families may be dying in
a war which ravages their homeland some 5,000 miles away.
Yet they continue with their
work at the University, for they
know that other than voicing
their opinions, they can do little to aid their countrymen.

UK
Following tomorrow's special full meeting of
Board of Trustees, Dr. Clenwood L. Creech will probably be the acting president of the institution.
Dr. Creech is reported to have support from several
members of the Board, including former Cov. A. B.
(Happy)Chandler. Also, Cov. Louie B. Nunn, chairman
of the Board, has said he will not oppose the appointment of Dr. Creech.
At present, Dr. Creech is UK vice president for
University relations, a position he has held since January, 1965. Since the resignation of Dr. John W. Oswald earlier this year, the UK vice president has increasingly been mentioned as a possible interim presi-

to Vietnam

in bloodshed

and

destruction.
Biafra is the home of two
UK graduate students and a post
doctorate fellow, though when
they were last in that part of
the world, it was still considered
Eastern Nigerian. They now feel
strongly about their homeland
and its right to stand as an in-

dependent nation.

Another UK grad student hails
from federalist Western Nigeria
and firmly believes tliat Nigeria
and Biafra remain as one. A
fourth grad student who was
raised in the eastern part of the
country but spent several years
in the West, has not declared
allegiance to either side in the
conflict due to his ties on both
sides.
The war, which began a year
ago this month, is actually an
outgrowth of tribal hatred which
has plagued Nigeria since it
gained independence from Britain in 1960.
The Ibo, the principal tribe
of the East, were among the first
of the region to adapt to the
Continued on Page 5, Col. 1

There has even been speculation that Dr. Creech
has some trustee support to become permanent head of
the University. If he is named to the acting post tomorrow, this could be taken as a first move toward
the permanent top position.
Any opposition to the Creech appointment would
probably came from some members of the UK faculty,
who feel that his previous experience in public relations
and agriculture would be too limited for a presidential
post at a major state institution.
Dr. Creech is known to have considerable support
from outside the campus. It is believed that if he is
selected to the acting post, he will be backed by some
of the state's agricultural and alumni groups, as well
as some segments of the Lexington community.
Like Dr. Oswald, Dr. Creech has his academic background in agriculture, receiving his Ph.D. degree from
the University of Wisconsin in 1957. He is a native
Kentuckian who obtained both his B.S. and M.S.
degrees in agriculture from UK. Prior to his return
here to take the vice president's post, Dr. Creech
was director of the Division of Agriculture for the W. K.
Kellogg Foundation for six years.
Some members of the UK community have indicated
that they believe that a man with Dr. Creech's background is the type of person that the Board of Trustees will be looking for when they select a permanent
president. These people view the fact that he is a native as a definite point in his favor.
Another possible agenda topic for tomorrow's meeting
could be the naming of an acting athletic director.
Since the death of Bernie Shively, the post has been
vacant. Since the special full meeting of the Board in
June, when a motion was deferred to name Virginia
Tech physical education director, Dr. William McCubbin to the job, UK football coach Charlie Bradshaw
has apparently had the inside track for the position,

Sen. McCarthy Speaks
In Lexington Tomorrow

Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy, Democratic presidential hopeful,
will arrive in Lexington Friday at 12 noon at Blue Crass Field.
Following a motorcade from
the airport to downtown Lextucky is part of an, intensive
ington, Sen. McCarthy will ap- campaign in this state since it
rally at was recently declared a "pripear at a 1 unci-tim- e
approximately 12:15 p.m. in front ority state" by the senator's national campaign headquarters.
of the Fayette County Courthouse.
Kentucky is given the "priAfter the rally Sen. McCarthy
ority state" status primarily becan vote and
cause
will be driven back toBlueCrass
because Kentucky is the last state
Field where he will depart about
1:45 p.m. for Louisville. From
to choose its delegates," he said.
About 100 students and 60
there he will go on to Covington
for the last leg of his three-sto- p
adults have been canvassing the
entire Fayette County area
Kentucky visit.
and by telephone in an
McCarthy's visit immediately
preceeds the county meeting on effort to locate registered Democrats in favor of McCarthy and
Saturday, July 20, when Fayto recontact them this week and
ette County will chose its deleliave them attend the county
gates to the statewide Democratic convention.
meetings.
Sen. McCarthy recently adMary Beth McCarthy, niece
dressed another noontime rally
of Sen. McCarthy, toured Lexin Pittsburgh, Pa. at v' . u !;e
ington earlier this week in support of her uncle's candidacy drew a crowd estiuur' at J.uOO
for Democratic nomination for
persons. The Pittsburgh police
President.
reported this group as one of the
Phil Pat ton, chairman of the largest gathering they had ever
UK Students for McCarthy, said
seen at a political rally of tliis
that McCarthy's visit to Ken- - type.
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Action Against KUAC Resumes
harass, and intimidate the plaintiffs . . . andor organizations
engaged in civil rights, civil liber-tichuman relations, or related
project s."
This suit is the second legal
action leveled against KUAC
since its' inception four months
ago. A suit filed March 26 in
Lexington federal court by civil
rights groups, many of whonj
are among the plaintiffs of the
present suit, was dismissed by
U.S. District Court Judge Bernard Moynahan, because the
committee had yet to be actually

Dy TOWELL C. HENDERSON

The Kentucky
Activities G)mmittee has again
become the target of legal action
by state civil rights groups. A
suit challenging the constitutionality of KUAC was lodged in
the U.S. District Court in Louisville last week by the Southern
Conference Education Fund, the
Black Unity League ofKentucky,
Coordithe Student
nating Committee, and fiveother
civil rights organizations.
Non-viole-

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The suit seeks to "prevent
and redress the deprivation of
rights, privileges, and immunities
secured by the Constitution and
laws of the United States."

formed. The dismissal is being
appealed.
One KUAC official, Rep.
go, reiorted-l- y
Lloyd Clapp,

statedly stated that the $15,000

which Covcmor Louie B. Nunn
recently allocated to the committee from his contingency fund
would be given quarterly. Rep.
Clapp, however, told the Kernel
yesterday that he had no assurance that KUAC would receive any more money from the
Governor's fund, but that the
$15,000 was only to get the committee off its feet.

'The University Game9
To Be Held By SDS

According to the plaintiffs,
KUAC is unconstitutional beAmid scattered coffee cups 'faculty members will play the
cause, among other things, it is
in violation of the 14th Amendand casual debate about the comgame in the UK Student Center.
ment to the Constitution, which bustibility of the Administration
Jeff DeLuca, who has written
the rules for tlie game, said that
prohibits a state from making or Building, SDS members conof "The its purpose is "to show students
enforcing "any law which shall ducted a
abridge the privileges or immunUniversity Came" Monday night. what University life is all about;
ities of citizens of the United
The game is a life-siz-e
version the students have no control over
States," or deprive "any person of a monopoly game, with struc- what happens to them, it's alof life, liberty or property, withture and rules changed to parody most impossible to win." Any
out due process of law."
the University. On Tuesday af- advancement one makes is totally
The creation of KUAC, says ternoon, July 23, SDS members unrelated to the courses themthe suit, is "a scheme to deter, ,and any interested students or selves. The game gives everyone
a chance to lose."
The hazards of the game cause
Brian triers Lomedf
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"May I especially express my
gratitude to you," the letter said.
"As a member of the University,
I have been filled with pride
by the academic distinction and
recognition to which you have
lead us."
Before coming to UK, he served two years as the first executive director of the Medical
Foundation in Boston.
A graduate of State Teachers
College of New York, Mr. Johnson holds a master's degree from
Yale University.

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Ecuadorian Art Exhibit in Lafferty Hall calls up vague
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reminders of an assumption that poor people use bright colors
more than the wealthy.
The spectator is met at the with a dog by his side and an
entrance by a display of pink, empty bowl in his hands.
Paintings, with titles such as
green and blue straw figures. A
wall presents masks that "Anguish," "Harvest," "Idols,"
display
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But the paintings themselves
Splashed on the reverse side are not
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to convey to the viewglue in flower and petal patterns, standing
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that reproduce an Indian version
culture.
of the Nativity scene. The figures,
the Ecuadordesigned by Cuayasamin, were ian Sponsored by
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Members of the cast of "Philadelphia, Here I Come" Centennial
Theatre's third production of the season are pictured going through
a dress rehearsal in preparation for tonight's opener.

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Updike Does Not Fill Potential
By D. C. MOORE
It would be expected, that
if John Updike is really as talented as many of his readers
believe him to be, that he would
turn out a piece of writing that
is a merit to his great ability
as a writer.
There are few modern writers
today that can capture in print
the pace and movement in American life as John Updike. Yet
he lias failed to bring his talents to the forefront.
This is not due to his lack
of growth as a writer. Updike
lias that. He still seems bound
to traditions and to the great
pictures that make American life,
from birth to death.
In order to prove this point,
just read one of his works and
find how much trivia leaps forth.
There is really no need for
this at all. Updike has the talent
his work.
the trivia
As yet he has not learned to
simplify his writing to a bare
minimum and aclueve the great
power of which he is capable.
His latest novel, "The Couples," is a good example of what
Updike's problems are, and what
a promise his talents can offer.
The novel, set in Tarbox, Massachusetts, shows all the Haws of
the John Updike Style. He gives
each character an almost complete character sketch plus analysis, and sweeps the history of
each character to overwhelming
proportions. He backlogs trivial
History such an extent that much
becomes confusing for the reader,
yet he still keeps control of the
subject matter.
Everything is complete and
not complete. There is no question of his technique in trying
to bring characters to life
"The Couples," is a study of
boredom among American affluent society and what boredom
leads to. Sex in the case of this
book is not the real problem.
There is nothing wrong with this.
The novel is too real and factual
for this. The problem is .
. . "When is John Updike going
to dig in and produce the work
for which his talents aresuited?"
It could be hoped that "The
Couples" is a step in the right
direction for this amazing talent. The story is set forth in very
simple terms, arranged around
a tight knit unit of people with
Piet Hanenu as the leading

which he then explains in great

detail.
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only brought the simplicity of
style and poetic expression which

he used in "The PoorhouseFair"
to "The Couples", this book
might be more than just a best
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for these people. He passes
no real judgements or phony comments. He keeps real unity and
life generating throughout the
novel with almost no effort. He
even includes Poetic phrases

Bring on the Irish theatre, with all of its blarny and great
character. Bring it right to us, because there is no more exciting
force than theatre generated by the Irish grandeur.
From Sean O'Casy and John Millington Synge to Brian Friel,
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and entertainment that can be
seen by an audience.

The Centennial Theatre will
present for their Third production
of the 1968 season, Brian Friel's
"Philadelphia, Here I Come".
This play labeled as gentle
and bittersweet shoukl prove a
good evening for enjoying the
Irish influence and character. It
has been a long time since a
playwright has brought the Irish
back to the American stage with
such an impact.
There is really no way to define the Irish character that will
be presented in this play. That
must be left up to the director
and the company. But one thing
can be assured.
There is a definite character
that emerge from this play, and
that is Car, the duelistic character to be presented.
He will probably be the
strongest dose of Irish that ever
came on to an American stage
and twice as much trouble, since
two actors will be doing one
character.
However this will not be any
for
trouble
the Centennial
Theatre. They will pull it off
this year and withWilliam Hayes
directing, Gar should prove one
of the most interesting characters
of the 1968 Summer Season.
Understanding the Irish theatre may be a new experience
for local theatre goers.
The Irish theatre, which uses
mainly the Irish folklore and
colorful Irish brogue, will strain
the untrained ear. But this is the
Irish Theatre and there is a certain magic that will spring forth
from the Irish theatre and could
cause some staging problems for
The Centennial Theatre.

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* Glenwood Creech? Thank You, But No

Tomorrow Glenwood Creech probabjy will be named as interim
g
or terpresident of the University. This in itself is not
detrimental to the University. What is frightening is that there
ribly
appears to be a politically inspired plan which calls for Dr. Creech
to continue in that capacity for several months before being named
permanent president.
Dr. Creech may serve UK well as an interim president until a
competent successor to John VV. Oswald is found, but by no means
e
should Dr. Creech even be considered as UK's future
president.
There is no evidence to prove that he would not make a good
president for this institution, but there is also no evidence to prove
that he would. That very fact is more than enough reason why Glenwood Creech should not become the permanent UK president.
The president of any large institution of higher education must
n
be, among other things, a
scholar, academician and adDr. Creech is none of the three.
ministrator.
He holds a doctorate degree in agriculture from the University of
Wisconsin and directed a branch of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation
for six years before coming back to his home state university in 196-to become vice president of University relations.
In his position at UK since then he has had as the position's
earth-shakin-

full-tim-

well-know-

Like A Sore Thumb

With Robert Johnson's resignation as vice president of student
affairs, the University suffered its
second
loss in
three months.
The Kernel has on occasions,
disagreed with Mr. Johnson, but
has never doubted his value as an
administrator. Along with the rest
of the UK community, we are saddened by the loss of such a man,
for he served UK well.
But as was the case with outgoing president John Oswald, Mr.
Johnson will be most conspicuous
in his absence. Much of his hard
work with students and student
groups will never be known unreless future University-studelations are strained, which they
very well may be.
Though it causes us much sorrow
to see Robert Johnson leave UK,
we cannot help but ask ourselves,
"Why shouldn't he?"
Aside from the apparent promotion in his new job, there were

other factors which must have influenced his decision. The same
conservative atmosphere, the same
harsh criticism, the same public
misunderstanding of the conception
of a university which reportedly
had a large impact on Dr. Oswald's
decision probably also influenced
Mr. Johnson.
Then there was the matter of
choosing a new athletic director
for UK. Mr. Johnson, serving as
acting athletic director, along with
the Athletics Board screening committee searched for six months for
a replacement to Bernie Shively.
When they presented their choice
to the Board of Trustees, it was
flatly refused. A slap in the face?

hard-to-swallo- w

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i

Yes.

man could turn the other
cheek . . . but that can get tiring
after awhile.
Robert Johnson is gone; more
power to him. We only pray that
he was not the proverbial thumb
in the dike.
A

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Humphrey Duinphrey:
Will He Ever Fall?

title implies

no direct connection with internal decisions of the Uni

versity.

Dr. Oswald also had a background in agriculture before coming to
scholar and had served as vice president
UK, but was a
for administration of the University of California.
well-know- n

Dr. Creech himself, may realize his limited background for he was
quoted saying he wasn't "particularly interested" in the interim president position, but would accept if offered. He also said he would have

to discuss with the trustees and other groups the permanent position

if offered.
It seems that the main people who don't realize Dr. Creech's lack

of credentials for the UK presidency are the politicians who are trying
to push him into office.
To them, Dr. Creech has the three most important qualities which
a UK president needs at the present time he is a native Kentuckian,
a Republican and a conservative.

It is a shameful sign of the times when these are the characteristics
needed to nin an institution of higher education. But the politicians
are not interested in higher education, only in bringing the University
back to the hands of the people. If it's a cow state, why not have a
cow college?
The champion of the people's control of the University has been
that seemingly omnipotent Board of Trustees member, former governor
A. B. (Happy) Chandler. Since he was appointed to the Board last
January by Gov. Louie Nunn in what many consider payment for
Chandler's support during the 1967 gubernatorial election, Chandler has
tried to run the Trustees.
In his first major test, he completely fouled up the selection of a
new athletics director for UK, because he personally favored another
candidate than the one selected by the screening committee. It now
appears that his candidate will be the one chosen.
Now Mr. Chandler is backing Dr. Creech for the UK presidency
and will no doubt pull all stops trying to get his way. Chandler is
not acting in the best interest of the University. His problem is that
he wants to improve UK, but improve it to meet his personal standards
of a university a nice place that bothers no one and has a good
football team.
Happy is by no stretch of the imagination, an authority on higher
education. If he continues trying to impose his ideas on the University, Board members, faculty members and even students must demonstrate to him that his ideas are not wanted here.
We are hopeful that if Chandler makes a bid to name Dr. Creech
as permanent president, he will be thoroughly overruled. A man of the
same academic cloth as John Oswald must be found if UK is to continue
moving forward.

Letters To The Editor
To Ihe Editor of the Kernel:
I have just read the letter from Mr.
Freeman in the July 11, Kernel. This
letter is further evidence of the growing
menace of "liberal socialism," on our
campus and in our "nation. These people
seek to supress individual freedom upon
majority rule and personal rights, but
there are those who would like to see
America ruled by a
minority
of the poor and uneducated ethnic groups.
In the communist states a minority of
elite party members rule is this what
Mr. Freeman wants?
He adds the owner of the car "shamefully," undoubtedly was White (sic). Has
it become criminally offensive and shameful to be White (sic)? Must WhiteAmerica
coddle the poor and lethargic negro (sic)
who has tried and is trying to achieve
such governmental"gifts" as a guaranteed
annual income? The problem of poverty
is not confined to the negro (sic) but to
the poor White (sic). I also say that if
they are willing to demonstrate pride
and initiative through working then I
am prepared to accept them as equal
Americans. We cannot change the negro's
(sic) color, we cannot guarantee an annual
income, and we must not allow a minority
to infringe upon the rights of the majority.
As a member of the New lUiharians,
I am arrogantly
complacent because 1
luive woiketl for ever) thing I have and
have demonstrated that I am willing to
accept majority rule. These "liberal
socialists" call for governmental control
in all facets of American life because they
do not have faith in the individual's right
and ability to govern himself. If it is
racist or bigoted to speak truthfully, as
George Wallace lus, rather than make
speeches promising everything and delivering nothing as other politicians do,
then I must be considered as such. George

Wallace may preach, in your opinion,
racism and bigoty, but at least he has
the courage to stand up for what he
believes and not hide behind a facade
of human compassion and other simple
emotions. These are troubled times in
which we live and the problems of race
and poverty cannot be sol