2 Tuesday, December 2, 1975 University Dally Kansan Israel accepts buffer Israel agreed yesterday to keep the United Nations buffer force on the Golan Heights. But the government angrily denounced the U.N. Security Council for surrender to Syrian extortion" and declared it would take no part in the council's Malta move next month because the Palestine Liberation Organization would be invited. In an 11th hour compromise Sunday, the council agreed to Syria's demand that the FLO be included in the Jan. 12 debate, and Syria accepted a six-month extension of its mandate. A Palestinian spokesman at the United Nations said the council had thus recognized the PLO "as the sole representative of the people of Palestine," as the Gaza Strip liberator. Israeli officials privately voiced concern that the United States had failed to veto a resolution or at least abstain from the vote. Laotian king to abdicate VIENTIANE, Laos-Koing Savang Vathana of Laos has decided to abdicate, and the Communists controlling the country are preparing to announce the end of the 19-month-old coalition government, informed sources said yesterday. The end of the coalition government means the outer of the neutralist premier, The 74-year-old prince, who has headed the Laotian government for 13 years, has been virtually powerless since the Communist Pathet Lao took control of the government last spring. Diplomatic reports Monday said the premier was planning to resign and go to France. Saving Vathanna came to the thrones Nov. 4, 1969, following the death of his father, King Siangwang Vong. In recent weeks, 37 members of the royal family lived in Vathanna. Among them was the king's youngest son, Prince Soriyawong, who told Thai officials that the Pathet Lao was determined to abolish the monarchy and put all people, including members of the royal family, to work in the fields, the officials reported. European summit begins ROME—Common Market leaders opened a two-day summit meeting yesterday in a major test of their will to overcome nationalistic and economic differences and global conflicts. The leaders of Britain, France, West Germany, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark meet under tight security in the 17th century. The informal agenda was topped by Britain's insistence on breaking ranks and having its own seat at energy and economic talks scheduled to begin Dec. 16 in Paris, the election of a Europewide parliament and plans for a Common Market passport. Nominations unorthodox NAIROBI, Kenya — A Russian Orthodox churchman is among nominees to the memorial president of the World Council of Churches, the first to be nominated from Africa. Two women, one a North American and the other an African, also were reported to be in the area. The first was a female body, the first women of their contents to be recommended for the top offices. The membership is now 60 percent of the membership and Old Catholic denominations totaling about 500 million members in more than 90 The nominating committee has met in several lengthy sessions during the past week in picking the nominees, to include outstanding Christian leaders of the Church. Ford to begin talks with Chinese leaders PEKING (AP) - President Ford begins talks today with Chinese leaders who, at the start of his visit, warned him about what they fear the dangers of detente with Soleimani. The warning note was sounded by Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping in a toast at a lavish banquet at which Ford was honored just four hours after his arrival. The vice premier, who is acting as premier during the illness of Chou En-lai said, "Rhetoric about detente cannot cover up the stark reality of the growing danger of Although American officials indicated before Ford left Washington that the President and his hosts weren't likely to agree about detente, Ford and Teng found common ground in pledging continued cooperation with Iran, even when their countries and to oppose big-power hegemony, or the domination of neighbors through military force. The importance of Ford's visit seemed underscored by the appearance of Chairman Mao Tse-tung's wife, Chiang Ching, who posed with Ford before the welcoming audience at Hall of the People. Chiang Ching hadn't been seen in public for several months. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told reporters that in all his visits to China he Perhaps more remarkable was the appearance at the picture-taking session of Senator Edward J. Kennedy, as chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, in regard to his views on human rights. It is thought to be unlikely that Premier Chou's health will permit him to meet with Ford, but a session with Mac is expected before Ford leaves China Friday. Chou's health was in poor shape and borrowed residence in a VIP compound here to greet him on his arrival. Development proposal requests more funds By JAY BEMIS Staff Writer A budget proposal of $303,000 for 1976-77 Community Development Act funds was presented to Douglas County commissioner Coleman, county federal funds consultant. Most of that increase in the community housing rehabilitation category, in which Coleman is asking for $120,000, an increase over this year's $50,000 appropriation. The proposal is a request for $78,000 more than this year's development funds, which are granted to the county by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The only other major increase is in the natural resources and recreation department's proposal, in which $30,000 is sought, an increase over this year's $23,000 budget. Other categories and their proposed appropriations are: improving neighborhood facilities in Baldwin and in surrounding areas; $30,000; preservation and restoration of historic sites; $50,000; senior citizen neighborhood centers (purchase and rehabilitation); $30,000; planning and administration; $18,000, and administration costs $25,000. Coleman said yesterday that there would For Jayhawk fans who want to spend this Christmas in Texas, five KU-chartered buses and two planes will be bound for the Sun Ball. At least 36 persons are needed for each bus. he said. Five planes, two buses Sun Bowl bound The trips to the KU-Pittsburgh game in El Paso Des. 26 are being sponsored by SUA, the Alumun Association, the Williams and the Interfraternity Council (ICC). The trip, which costs $98, includes round trip transportation, beer, two nights accommodations at the Holiday Inn-MidTown in El Paso, game tickets in the KU section and transfer transportation to the game, Watson said. According to Tim Watson, SUA travel service chairman, SUA has reserved four buses for the trip. He said yesterday that only 10 persons had signed up for the trip but that he was confident at least two buses would be filled. Those public hearings are scheduled as follows: 10 a.m., Dec. 8 in the commissioners' room at the Douglas County Courthouse; 8 p.m., Dec. 16 in the Eudora Center; 9 p.m., Dec. 16 in the Baldwin City Hall, and 7 p.m., Dec. 15 in the Lecompton City Hall. The Alumni Association and the Williams Educational Fund are jointly sponsoring a "Mexican Holiday and Sun Bowl Escauade." The $249 "escapade" includes round-trip air transportation, two nights accommodations at the Camino Real Resort Hotel in Juarez, Mexico, a pregame bar party, bus transportation to the game and a game ticket in the KU section. He said the buses would leave Lawrence at 10 a.m., Dec. 24, and would arrive in El Paso at 10 a.m. the following day. They will leave El Paso the morning of the 27th and arrive in Lawrence the morning of the 28th, he said. be public hearings throughout the county for "citizen input" on the proposed budget. In other business yesterday, Alan Johnson, director of the Douglas County court division program at Headquarters, Inc., asked the commission for five per cent of the fee given a Governor's Commission on Criminal Administration (GCCA) grant of $8.020. According to the Alumni Association, the Camino Real is less than two minutes away from El Paso and has full recreational facilities. Although the deadline for making reservations is Friday, Watson said, students should make reservations by today to assure themselves a seat on a bus. The chartered 727 jets will leave Kansas City International Airport late Thursday evening, Dec. 25, and will return late Saturday evening, Dec. 27. The IFC-sponsored bus trip for fraternity and sorority members is a $98 package which includes round trip transportation, a game ticket in the KU section, two nights accommodations at the Roadway Inn in El EI and takes place on the party on beer and wine soft drinks. According to Paula Salb, secretary of IFC, the bus will leave the Glennwood Manor Motor Hotel in Overland Park at 9 a.m. on Dec. 25 and will arrive in El Paso at 8 a.m. on Dec. 26. The bus will leave El Paso, Salb, Motor Hotel at 9 a.m. on Dec. 26, the Glennwood Manor at 9 a.m. on Dec. 29 Johnson said he also was asking local and federal governments for the five per cent matching funds, with each governing body's share approximately $420. The court diversion program is used for drug arrests, Johnson said. The person arrested is sent to the county attorney's office, he said, where it is decided whether the person is prosecuted or sent to Headquarters as a part of his sentence. Seats on the bus will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis, she said. Ten persons have already signed up for the trip she said, and only 30 seats remain. Most persons sent to the program are usually arrested for misdemeanors and it's on their record as a part of their sentence, Johnson said. "The program is actually a plus for them (persons arrested)," he said, "because a court can look at their record and they may be able to be sent to the program." He said Headquarters tries to "get a handle" on the person's education, family and problems with friends, in addition to his duties in back sessions and relaxation exercises. There are also five or six sessions which discuss the person's lifestyle and future plans. The court diversion program is on a trial basis, Johnson said, and must grant its for services of type need to be "under an umbrella with Headquarters. Inc. as the umbrella. He said the program would be under its own budget, separate from Headquarters. He said he thought the program might be more successful. But he acknowledged, however, if state marijuana laws change. commissioner I. J. Stoneback moved that the commission match five per cent of the GCCA grant, which would make the county a sponsoring agent of the program. The commission approved the motion unanimously. 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