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Wednesday. January 31, 1973
University Daily Kansan
Private Ambulance Service Sought
By CHUCK POTTER
By CHOOSE
Kanugan Staff Writer
The Lawrence City Commission authorized City Manager Buford Watson Tuesday to begin seeking applications from candidates in operating a city ambulance service.
The commission also directed Watson to talk to the Douglas County Commission about the county's financial responsibility in the matter.
Watson recently was notified by the
Citizens Ambulance Service that it would discontinue service March 25.
"We should indicate to the county that the
The service, owned by Larry Marcum,
2111 Kasold, had received a combined
subsidy of $12,000 a year from Lawrence
and Douglas County. Marcum had offered
to continue the service if the subsidy was
raised to $40,000.
Amendment to Expand Human Rights Concept
In an interview Thursday, Everett explained the reasons for his proposal.
A positive attitude toward human rights is the goal of a state constitutional amendment proposed Jan. 24 in the Kansas House and Senate, with support from Everett, R-Manhattan, the bill's author.
MAYOR JOHN EMICK said he thought that provision of an ambulance service was the solution.
The proposal, which must be passed by a two-thirds vote of the legislature and submitted to the voters of the state for approval, reads in part:
"Historically, in Kansas we have reacted to human rights problems, the sat but we don't," he said. "We're a lot more optimistic."
"The human rights of all persons are held to be inviolate. The legislature shall exercise its powers to secure these rights to security and to insure the sanctity thereof."
Everett said slavery and women's rights were examples of past legislative actions. These problems were death with inexperienced men who had become serious problems, he said.
The state constitution is rather vague on
human rights, Everett said. There are no laws requiring the legislature to review the rights of the people to ascertain whether their human rights are being violated.
If a law is stated positively in the constitution, the legislature will have an obligation to look into these matters, he said.
Everett said he had been distressed about how different segments of society were getting along. In the 20th century, something of a positive nature is needed, he said.
Francis Heller, professor of political science and law, said that although it was desirable that the state go on record as having paid for the war, he did not give any new power to the legislature.
Heller said the state legislature could now legislate for the health and welfare of the citizens. He said that even if the resolution were accepted as part of the constitution, there was no effective way to compel the legislature to act on it.
Gas Fire Damages House Destroys Antique Hudson
David Wien, occupant of the house, said he was attempting to clean the car's fuel tank.
A fire in a one-story house at 2012 Louisiana St. Tuesday night caused about $3,800 damage and destroyed a 1949 Hudson office, the owner said was unexplosable.
Fire Station No. 2 answered Owens's call at 7:50 p.m., according to Fire Chief Fritz Sanders, and the blaze was extinguished after the trucks arrived at Owens's house.
He said he tried to extinguish the blaze himself but was unable.
Owen had been using an air compressor to clean the gas line, he said. However, he failed to disconnect the fuel line from the tank.
"Apparently, the compressor blew some gas out of the car tank onto the floor, and the fumes were ignited when they spread to the door. It didn't not water heater by the door," Owen said.
I was nearly trapped in the garage but I managed to slide out on the left side of the car.
"I felt lucky to get out of it alive."
Docking to Cut Ribbon to Open Geological Hall
Gov. Robert Docking will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday to officially open Moore Hall, new home of the Kansas Geological Survey.
Moore Hall, located on West Campus, is named after an internationally recognized geologist, Raymond C. Moe, professor of the former director of the survey for 38 years.
William W. Hambleton, present director of the survey, said Moore and Docking would cut the ribbon with specially designed scissors commemorating the event.
Also expected to be present at the ceremony are Chancellor Raymond Nichols, William Argersinger, vice chancellor, Dr. James Max Bickford, executive secretary of the Kansas Board of Regents, Lawrence Mayor John Emick, representatives of both houses of the Kansas Legislature, the Lawrence University and the entire Geological Survey Council.
Hambleton said that after acceptance speeches by Docking and Nichols, the building would be open for visitors. Hambleton said that during the open house, Moore would be given a portrait of himself by artist JW. Koenig.
Hambleton said the ceremony would be open to the entire University community.
Campus Bulletin
Kansas City, Kan. *Interview* 8:20 a.m. Room 305.
Memorial Meeting 9:15 a.m. Council Room.
Memorandum Meeting 9:15 a.m. Council Room.
French Table 11:45 a.m. Cohnwood Room.
Journal Table 11:45 a.m. Cohnwood Room.
Hindman Staff Room; cenestonal Room.
Hindman Staff Room; cenestonal Room.
Rice. Presentation; noon Apt. 4.
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Journal桌；p.a.m. Alone D.
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Art History Klamar 1: p. M. Oream. Room.
Welfare School Conference Meetings: 1: p. M. Pine. Room.
He said he then went through the front door of the house and called the police.
Sanders estimated there was $3,000 damage to the house and $600 to the contents of the garage and the kitchen. Owen said he would pay for all the repairs for the car, but that the car was worth more.
Sanders said the fire apparently spread through the garage door and into the kitchen. He said a power line over the garage was knocked down.
History Department: 3:30 p.m. Council Room.
History Office: 12 p.m. Council Room.
Dalia Sigma FI 7 p. 7; councilroom.
SUA Classical Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Woodward Auditorium.
BASM Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Council Room.
BSM Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Parker Hall.
BSM Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Parker Hall.
city has carried ambulance service for
the ball," he said.
"The loss of that car really hurt," he said. "He was a classic, and it can never be remaired."
Commissioner Charles Fisher said he agreed.
"The county should look after themselves," Fisher said, adding that applications for an ambulance service for the city only should be sought.
"This is a clear-cut case of county business." Erick said.
Commissioner Nancy Harbleton pointed out that the County can levy funds for the services and the city cannot. "There may be other reasons," she said, "matter who runs the service," she said.
The Commission set the deadline for reception of applications for Feb. 13. Watson said he had already received one application.
Ralston said since that city firemen and policemen receive first-level training in first aid, one of the two departments should respond to any calls for help, responded that his suggestion would not be
considered until the applications from private parties had been received and delivery.
Several city firemen attended the commission meeting, Alvin Summers, president of Local 1596 of the International Association of Firefighters, said the firemen attended in order to hear the commission's decision on the ambulance service. City firemen are currently engaged in a nav dispute with the city.
In other business, the commission;
- Authorized the city staff to file an application in the amount of $9,150 with the Planning Division of the Department of Economic Development in Topeka for a comprehensive plan for the Clinton Lake area;
- Authorized Watson to prepare a letter of intent to the Wakarusan Rural Water District stating that Lawrence can supply the District with up to 100,000 gallons per day when the city begins taking water from the Clinton Reservoir:
Set 2 p.m. Feb. 13 as the date for a public hearing on the advisability of parking lot improvements on the west side of New Hampshire Street in the 900 block.
Under Proposed Bill Wives Pick Surnames
By LINDA DOHERTY Kansan Staff Writer
A bill recently introduced in the Kansas House of Representatives would allow women to keep their maiden names for legal purposes.
Rep. John Peterson, R-Topeka, sponsor of the bill, said that presently the only method by which a married woman could keep her legal maiden name was to go through a lengthy court process and have her name legally changed.
"There is nothing in the Kansas statutes that says that a woman cannot keep her maiden name," Peterson said. "In fact, she's supposed to get away with it, you probably could."
The bill is in a subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, awaiting an opinion from the attorney general's office, Peterson said.
If the attorney general ruled that a woman could not keep her maiden name after marriage, there would be a definite price for the bill to become law. Peterson said.
"THIS BILL won't affect anyone who doesn't want it to affect him, but in view of treating the sexes equally, why shouldn't a woman have the right to choose whether or not she retains her maiden name?" Peterson said.
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the same pay as captains and that if cost of living or merit raises for firemen occur at the same time as increment raises, the fireman would receive both.
Union members planned to meet with Watson early today or Thursday morning, Saturday.
WATSON STATED SEVERAL points in
Watson told reporters at the morning news conference that statements outlining the commission's stand were mailed to firemen Monday night. Apart from stating that the commission's decision was unanimous, the statement reads that under the commission's fire department does not have the legal right to conduct a slowdown or strike.
"In the event of disobedience of a legal order or unauthorized absence from the job, the city has the right to take appropriate disciplinary action," the statement reads.
addition to information presented in the statement.
"It's difficult for us to see why firemen's jobs and pay have to be the same as city policemen," Watson said. "It's very important to point out that it is easy to recruit firemen, and thus the market justifies some pay disparity.
"I think the duties are dissimilar and do not require parity of pay."
Watson discussed several aspects of the dispute including the issue of whether firemen should work a second job. In announcing the new pay plan two weeks ago, Watson said that one of the reasons for the five per cent differentiation in the starting salaries of firemen and policemen was that it was easier for firemen to get a second job.
THE DIFFERENCE in working hours (firemen work three days on, three days off) makes it easier for firemen to find additional work, Watson said.
LIVE BAND EVERY NIGHT EXCEPT SUNDAYS
Peterson said, however, that the chances of passage for his bill were probably not very high.
"It is somewhat of a new idea at this time," he said. "I think this is the type of thing that may gain wider acceptance at a future date."
Peterson said his bill would give a woman the option of retaining her maiden name or accepting her husband's surname as a legal name by stating her preference on the marriage license. Within an 10-day period, the license would be returned by the person performing the ceremony to the probate judge who issued the license.
A PHASEIR in the original bill that said "such certificate shall state the legal name by which the wife shall choose to be known," was amended, according to the statute, only between the husband's surname and the woman's former legal maiden name.
One of the objections to the bill is the question of last names for children,
"There would probably have to be another statute covering it," he said. "Of course, there's a tremendous number of children now with last names different from one or both of their parents because of divorces and remarriages."
Emily Tylor, dean of women at Kansas University, said she had read about the bill and was happy with its outcome.
"I would strongly approve of anything that would improve the status of women," she said. "I don't think the bill will cause any problems, although I suppose it might create some for those who don't understand its significance."
Taylor said she thought the bill could create an increase in administrative problems but that the reduction of problems for the individual would be worth it.
Unpaid Parking Tickets To Haunt Some Students
For many University of Kansas students who did not receive charges for parking tickets issued during the fall semester, LI. E. W. Fenstemaker, director of parking services for Traffic and Security, has bad news.
"Because a large number of tickets went through the computation center very late, there is a very large backlog," Fostenmacher said. But, the
charges will be sent before too long."
many students fare too long. Many students failed charges for parking tickets issued in the fall, although ticket charges must be paid before a student can enroll for the next semester.
Some students also said they wondered whether tickets that were issued by students who worked for Traffic and Security were legal.
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