Dynamite use possible in razing of bridge
By JEFF TEVIS
Staff Writer
Dynamite could be used on the rating of the Massachusetts Street Bridge, but not under the direct influence of the bridge.
Eldon Davis, an engineer for Anderson Construction Co., Holton, said yesterday that dynamite would be difficult to carry because the main arches might be impossible to bring down with the conventional crane and wreckler ball.
But, John Kasberger, Lawrence fire chief, said, direct city control over blasting is limited.
"They have to file a petition with us to use any explosives, he said. "After that we have no jurisdiction over the size of the charge or even its placement."
Kasberger said blasting within the city limits would be an uncommon procedure.
"WE DON'T EVEN have any people trained for it," he said.
The only requirement that the construction company must meet, he said, is that they have enough insurance to cover any possible injuries or damages. Still, the city is not completely powerless, karmenserver.
"If we get a lot of complaints, we'll have to ask them to lesson their charges or stop blasting."
Davis said the use of dynamite would considerably quicken the raiding of the bridge. However, he refused to comment on when any explosives might be used. The construction company has currently used about 200 days and a 300-day limit for the bridge project and, subsequently, the project is lagging behind schedule.
More manpower also may be used to complete the project on time, Davis said. The company recentl
IF ALL OF THE WEAK is not completed within the next four months, Anderson Construction faces a $420 million liability.
finished the Vermont Street Bridge and they will have to build another span to replace the Massachusetts Bridge.
In January, the construction company requested a 37-day extension on the 500-day limit because work was done in excess of that time.
However, Douglas County commissioners refused the extension on the grounds that the delayed shipment was inconsequential because bad weather had prevented work on the bridge during the time in question.
Another important consideration before blasting could begin is the condition of the Bowerock Mill Power Co. dam, which is approximately 30 yards down the river from the razing site.
MIKE WILDGEN, assistant city manager, said the
dam was in need of repair but the extent of damage
was unknown at this time.
Several small leaks have formed beneath the dam because of erosion around the foundation, but this does not necessarily mean that the dam has been weakened, Wilden said.
Currently, the construction company is using heavy equipment to tear the asphalt street surface off the Massachusetts Street Bridge. This debris is then being dumped in the Kansas River to build a small causeway or coffer dam to provide access across the river during the construction of the new snan.
The county hopes that this will divert some of the flow of water and allow part of the Bowers Creek Dam to dry out so maintenance could be started, Wildgen said.
"SOME PEOPLE, say that the dam is built on cedar woodpeers. We'll just have to inspect it and do whatever we can."
According to Widgen, the cost of the repairs may be picked up by the city if BowerockMW refuses it.
"It's just an option. We'll only pay if we think it's justified and they don't," he said.
The water, which is backed up by the dam, forms a pool from which the city of Lawrence draws its main water supply. A new water plant is currently under construction on the lake but is not expected to be completed by September 1979.
If the Bowersock Dam were to break, damage downstream would be minimal, but Lawrence's water supply could be critically lessened, Wildgen said.
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Many major water users such as industrial plants would have to shut down and people would have to be evacuated.
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"Nothing is really for sure. Anything might happen—it's all circumstantial." The Wildden added.
Vol.88,No.126
Tuesday, April 11, 1978
Lawrence. Kansas
Leaky roofs are repair hassles
By TIMOTHY TANKARD
Staff Writer
Old paint buckets and empty trash cans were in high demand yesterday at Robinson Gymnasium as water from Sunday night's storm came dripping into the building.
The water fell all morning into carefully placed buckets in the building's two gymnasiums, dancing room, Perceptual Motor office, the office of the recreational services director.
Keeping the roofs of campus buildings watertight has been a difficult task for Facilities Operations workers this spring. For every hole that gets plugged, facilities workers said, it seems two more spring open.
Two soggy sections of the acoustical ceiling in the recreation director's office in Robinson fell on his desk sometime during a session. The floor could no longer hold up the soaked sections.
Across the street at Summerfield Hall,
*Pulung Lu*, yu, professor of business, has
worked in various fields including
sustainability.
office to catch leaking water. The south side of the room, where rust-colored stains make it obvious the leakage was severe, is now available for an empty, stained book cabinet.
"WHEN the SNOWS were melting last month it was as good as a shower in here,"
Yu said that ceiling leaks had damaged leather notes, books and leathurs in his office.
"In some of the classrooms on the fourth floor they were putting wastebaskets on the desk. He is also a student. He is the associate dean of the school of business, which is located in Summerfield."
Other buildings that have been plagued with leakage problems this spring are
"I'm afraid that roof is shot," he said.
Stains on the walls and ceilings in Summerfield's classrooms testify to the damage. However, a $250,000 Summerfield installation requires a new roof. Legislature includes plans for a new roof.
Marvin, Lindley, Haworth and Murphy balls.
HIENRY STONE, associate professor of microbiology, has an office in Haworth that is located at 1269 West 48th Street.
"they've (Facilities Operations) tried to fix it a number of times," he said, "but I've been here two years and haven't seen it stopped yet."
Stone said that Facilities Operations was able to fix a leak that appeared last month in his office but that he was concerned about a leak that appeared yesterday in his office.
A secretary for the School of Fine Arts in Murphy Hall said that melting snow had
The leak is directly above research equipment that Stone valued at more than $100 million.
The interior of the Military Science Building also has been dampened by a solitary but persistent leak. A wastebasket placed under it had to be emptied three times yesterday, according to a naval staff officer.
caused leaks in a women's restroom there and also in offices below it. However, she said she had received no complaints about leaks after the recent rains.
THE KU PRINTING SERVICE building on West Campus has had severe leakage problems in recent years, sometimes necessitating a shutdown of the presses.
However, Keith Lawton, director of facilities planning, said that major roof repairs done on the 10-year-old building last year had helped the problem.
"Eventually we plan on replacing the entire roof at Printing Services," Lawton said. "It all hinges upon the availability of funds."
Lawton said that major renovation proposals now pending in the Legislature for Marvin, Lindley and Robinson included plans for extensive roof repairs.
Meanwhile, Facilities Operations workers try to catch what they can.
Joe Christy, facilities operations construction supervisor, said that once a roof was installed.
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Bennett will decide today on new liquor bill; medical school tuition waiver passage likely
From Staff and Wire Reports
Bennett apparently is deciding whether to sign the measure or let it become law.
TOPEKA-Gov. Robert F. Bennett said yesterday that he would decide today whether to sign a bill that attempted to legalize or mixed drinks in Kansas
he said he had received calls from citizens expressing opinions on the liquor-in restaurants bill but she said he had seen no tabulation by his staff on how opinion was running. Aides to the governor said Friday that he was running substantially in favor of the bill.
Members of the Kansas Dry Forces movement who met with Bennett last week said he indicated that he would not veto the bill.
The bill would allow restaurants that derive more than 50 percent of their revenue from the business.
yesterday in a letter that anti-liquefy forces would send to lawmakers who voted against it in regular elections.
Taylor wrote to House Speaker John Carlin, D-Simulation, saying the measure would help to keep the state alive and death. He said Carlin, Senate Majority Leader Norman Gaar, R-Westwood, and other legislators who support the bill were to blame for any injury or death that occurred.
THE REV. RICHARD TAYLOR, head of the Kansas Dry Fowers, vowed
UNDER THE TERMS of the bill, medical students would be released from paying tuition and would receive a $500 a month stipend if they agree to practice in
"When an alcohol-impaired driver kills a friend or loved one on a Kansas highway, we will remember you and Sen. Gaar and other lawmakers who voted for increased consumption in restaurants," Taylor said in the letter.
Bennett also is expected to sign a bill that would provide tuition waivers for medical students who agree to practice in Kansas after graduation.
Students would receive the tuition waiver, but not the stipend, for promising to practice as a teacher.
medically underserved areas of Kansas after graduation.
Tuition at the University of Kansas
Medical School is currently $3,000 a year for
graduate students. Tuition is $1,800 a
year for non-graduate students.
program and $4,000 for students enrolled in the three-year program. Tuition is double for students who are not residents of Kansas.
The governor predicted that the three-day wind-up legislative session in two weeks would be a "slow rollback" of legislation.
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Staff Photo by RANDY OLSON
Puddle skimmer
Eight-year-old Timothy Allen Nelson, 328 Elm St., enjoys his flight over the puddles that raid in swirls at Clinton Park. Water feet don't bother everyone.
Senate to act on budget requests
Staff Writer
By GENE LINN
Losers will far outweigh the winners tonight when the University of Kansas Student Senate meets to act on recruitment committees and committees last week during budget hearings.
The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Bis Eight room.
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Capsules From the Associated Press, United Press International
Israeli bombs defy pact with U.S.
WASHINGTON - Israeli injured an assurance to the United States by using cluster bombs in southern Lebanon, State Department officials said yesterday. The bombs, which spray large areas with either small metal darts or small explosives, are capable of destroying a large interment between the "tied States and Israel limiting their use." See story page two.
The Student Senate Athletic Seating Board decided last night to recommend the Senate conduct a call to see what student ticket holders think about basketball.
The board heard complaints that persons who were not students were taking up space in the students' section. Students, however, are not allowed to sit out unless they have permission.
Paul Splitterriff allowed two runs and seven hits in 8'5 innings last night, and the Kansas City Royals their home opener over the Baltimore Orioles, 4-2, before more than 38,000 fans. The Royals gave Splitterriff all the runs he needed in the third inning, when Hal McRae, Wilson Wilse and George Brett crossed the plate. All Carson lasted two triples and drove in three runs. At Harbaby, to his delight, saved the victory for Splitterriff in the ninth. See page six.
Royals beat Orioles in KC opener
The $405,594 that goes to the Senate from student activity fees falls at least $78,000 short of the money requested by various groups at KU. Many groups had their requests slashed or eliminated by the committees.
A clearing, warming trend will boost high temperatures into the 40 mid to today and the mid 70s tomorrow tonight will be between the 40 and 45. The temperature will be westward for a few days.
Locally . . .
The exact amount requested by KU groups will not be known until today because some organizations did not turn in their applications. Mr. Cohn, Senate treasurer, said yesterday.
Weather . . .
The Senate allocates the $11.10 activity fee by line items. A line item sets the amount certain groups receive from each activity fee.
TWELVE ESTABLISHED GROUPS, such as the Bank, are allocated money from the reserves.
Cobb said there was about $14,500 in unallocated funds now.
These four line item increases will come out of the $1.50 line item for Women's Intercollegiate Athletics, which has been abolished by the Senate. All line item changes must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
Three groups are requesting line item increases. The groups are JKHK, a student-run FM radio station; Graduate Student Council; and the Chamber Music Program. Students in each group of 50 cents be created to provide funding for a planned legal services program.
These groups were dropped from recommendations made by the Student Services Committee. However, the committee has not selected three organizations from unallocated funds.
Unallocated funds consist mainly of rhoency that has not been spent by Senate members and that requires excess activity fees collected when the number of students enrolled at KU exceeds 40.
A thirteenth line item provides $40,329 for student organizations that do not have their own line items. These groups have requested $68,350.
is recommending that KU Bands get 30 cents from each fee, which amounts to $10,962, according to Senate projections of KU enrollment for the next fiscal year.
A SIMPLE MAJORITY vote is required to approve change recommendations for the bill.
Amateur Radio Club and KU Weather Service.
Among the potential big losers in the scramble for Senate funding are KUY, KU
Several other groups were "zered" by Senate committees and almost all other
HOWEVER, THERE ARE a few groups that are likely to be big winners in the Senate budget hearings. Two such groups are Senate officers and KJKH.
Action on the Senate committees' recommendations will continue Wednesday evening in the Union. Deliberations should be finished Wednesday.
the rance and Auditing Committee will recommend that the president and vice president of the student body have their businesses doubled to $200 and $500 respectively.
The salary of KU's student body president is now the lowest among six Kansas States, and Mr. Hancock former student body president, said He said the student body president at Wichita State University.
THE FINANCE AND AUDITING Committee also will suggest that 75 cents from each activity fee be given to JKJH to allow the transaction a 1,000 word transmitter using RM320.
JKH sweptenomet the Communications Committee that many KU students could not receive the station's signal now because JKH1 KJH-10 watt transmitter was too weak.
The recommendation will also suggest that the executive secretary's pay be raised from $20 to $170 and the treasurer's from $45 to $65. The treasurer's line would be included in the Senate's line item.
The committee's recommendation states that the salaries of student government and university faculty are reduced.
Selling jobs misleading students,official says
By PHILIP GARCIA
Students seeking summer jobs should be aware of misleading job offers by door-to-door selling companies, Judy Kroeger, administrative director of the Lawrence Consumer Affairs Association, said yesterday.
Staff Writer
Kroger said the companies were recruiting college students at the beginning of the season.
Most of the companies offer large money-making jobs, but the offer contains little or no information about the company or job itself. she said.
Kroeger said this tactic was used to attract students who might be interested in a well-paying summer job, but not in a sales job.
"The advertisement also implies everybody can do it (earn a large profit)." Kroger said, "but I'd question if everybody will be able to."
Although some students can earn $2,000 in a summer working as door-to-door salesmen, the majority of them cannot, Kroeger said.
Kroeger said students had complained about the way the selling companies at Chipotle ate.
IT TAKES A LOT of hard work to sell enough breadboard or furniture to build a kit.
"The kinds of complaints that we've had
Companies do not disclose information about the business before the interview, Kroger said, creating a certain amount of suspicion in students, she said.
are that companies were not honest with students when they applied for the job."
After about an hour into the presentation, students then are told the type of selling to use.
First, students must attend a sales presentation before details of the job offer
The Cutco Company, a firm that sells stainless steel door-to-door, recruited KU students last spring with an open policy, Krocer said.
"Whenever a company does that," Kroger said. "I makes me feel the are notтt you doing it."
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE firm contacted the Consumer Affairs office and told the office what type of operation they were conducting, she said.
The Southwest Corporation, a door-to-door reference book selling firm, is another selling firm that recruited KU students last spring.
The Southwest Corporation is a company that sends its employees to a training session to learn a sales pitch, and then sends employees to a certain city, Kroeger said.
Details of the job, which are not disclosed until the presentation, create a high-
Koen Gheen, Hutchinson junior, is a former employee of the Southwest Corporation. He was recruited last summer through Hutchinson Community Junior
THE PROMISE OF money was very
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