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University Daily Kansan, April 27, 1981
Cut in jurisdiction likely for consumer coalition
By KARI ELLIOTT Staff Reporter
The Reagan administration's proposal to remove the Consumer Product Safety Commission's jurisdiction over chronic hazards may mean less protection for the consumer in the marketplace.
The jurisdiction removal is one of several cost-cutting proposals recommended by the Reagan administration to trim the commission's budget, according to Ruthane Greeley, CPSC public information specialist.
"If the commission has no jurisdiction, it would effectively remove its power over products with carcinerges," Greeley said, "and limit its ability to do anything about chronic hazards."
CLYDE CHAPMAN, director of Lawrence's Consumer Affairs Office, said the possible loss of jurisdiction for the state prosecutor bans, but rather any proposed bans.
"It's a shot against consumers," Chapman said. "I see it as a down turn in consumer protection."
What it means to the average consumer is a lack of protection from hazards or potential hazards. Ron McBride, an American of CPCC coordinator, said.
"For example, the CPSC banned asbestos-blowing hair dryers and Tris in children's ailments," he said.
Tris was a chemical agent used as a flame retardant in clothing.
WAINRIB SAID without the chronic hazards jurisdiction, the commission could not develop safety standards and research identify toxic substances
He said the proposed changes in the commission's budget were political, not economic.
"It's a symbolic act by the administration," he said. "Other safety agencies will follow."
Chapman agrees that the changes are part of the administration's move to cripple the regulatory power of the CPSC.
"Currently, no other agency has jurisdiction over chronic hazards," Chapman said. "The administration wants to return the regulatory power to it; it would be basically self-regulating with the federal government."
"The chronic hazards program has a significant amount of power over industry. Industry is trying to remove the far-reaching power."
THE JURISDIDIC removal is related to the CPSC's proposed ban of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, Chapman said.
"There is industry pressure to stop the proposed ban on the insulation foam because it would cost manufacturers a fee, but the foam were banned." Chanman said.
Government officials have suggested transferring CPSC's chronic hazards jurisdiction to the Environmental Protection Agency, Wain坦 said.
By JOSEPH REBEEN Staff Reporter
When a fireman races to the scene of a fire he usually has two things on his mind: Rescue anyone trapped by the fire and put the flames out. But a local instructor should also make an objective should be added—find out who started the fire,
Education to combat arson
Max Thomas, director of the University of Kansas Fire Services Training program, said that 50 to 60 percent of all fires in the United States last year were of "suspicious nature."
"There are three things that start fires," Thomas said, "men, women and children."
Thomas said the problem of arson was not confirmed to the larger cities.
"Every town has its share of arsenal, whether it is a Burton or Kansas City team." "You can profit or profit, they don't have any qualms about where they do it."
THOMAS SAID the key to reducing the number of arson fires was educating firemen to recognize the tell-tale signs of an arsonist.
To help in the detection of arson fires, the Fire Training Services will sponsor the sixth annual Arson Detection and Investigation Seminar tomorrow through Wednesday at Nichols Hall.
Chandler is employed by the University of California Fire Department on the Davs campus and also serves as fire director for the Yolo County, Calif., Arson Investigation Unit.
Michael Chandler, arson investigator from Davis, Calif., will be the chief instructor at the seminar.
One hundred policemen and firemen from Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas are expected to take part in the program.
The instruction will include training in arson fire identification, and in discovery of origin and probable cause. The seminar will also deal with arson's legal aspects, vehicle fires, incendiary fires, bomb scene procedures and accidental fire causes.
"The Fire Training Services has made great strides in educating people on fire," he said, "but I think the seminar will tie it all together."
THOMAS SAID there was a greater need to train trainees because arsenists were using more sophisticated methods to set fires.
"Some of the arsonists are well-educated and they use mechanical devices and chemicals to set fires," he said. "In this scientific world, the problem is the fear of any problems he might face or it could mean the loss of lives."
Thomas said that fire fighting had become specialized and that most of the state's 22,000 firemen had trained some of type of training program.
"Fire fighting is a profession today," he said. "There is more to it
and learn where to book the hotel
and how to turn on the fire hydrant.
'Thomas' service has already trained 2,538 fire fighters in arson detection and fire fighting since July 1980. Thomas said 7,715 people in schools, civic groups, hospitals and other groups had been instructed in evacuation and fire prevention action.
DOUGLAS COUNTY has its own trained anson squad. The Douglas County Arson Squad is made up of qualified members of the KU police, the sheriff's department, Lawrence County employees. The task force investigates any suspicious fires in Douglas County.
The squad has investigated fires in commercial buildings and recently cracked the mystery of a Jan. 31 killed a Lawrence man and his wife.
In that case, by investigating the burned house of Earl Pole, 55, the squad determined that Pope had choked his wife, Audrey, 56, and then set fire to their home at 1608 E. 15th St.
Thomas said arson squads could detect suspicious fires by the color of the flames and whether more heat was produced by the fire than was actually contained in the building's fire, which is the burnable material.
"Any time two or more fires are burning in a building at the same time you know it is an arson fire," he said.
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POLICE ALSO reported two automobile break-ins over the weekend. The first break-in occurred in the rear alley of 938 Massachusetts. His friend, Jeffrey Hammond, leather purse, and three personal checks, valued at $259 were stolen.
The second theft occurred at 2020 Harvard Dr. An in-dash Audioxv two jackets, and four lug nuts cover, valued at $88.34, were stolen from a 1979 Oldsmobile.
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POLICE ALSO ARE investigating the theft of $569 worth of expensive designers' dresses and halter tops from Jane's clothing store, 2112-CW 25. WS1.
Student Union Activities is looking for enthusiastic students who can coordinate the SUA Theatre Series for the Fall 1981 term.
Additional Information - 864-3477
Applications are available in the SUA Office, Kansas Union.
There was no evidence of forced entry into the office, police said.
SILVER
The dispute was over a three-inch strip of land and a wire fence separating their properties. Both men claimed the land.
GOLD
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No complaint was signed, and no arrest was made.
Phil Montgomery, assistant manager, said the money was locked in the office at 3 a.m. Saturday. The bank had an overdrew missing at 10 a.m. the same day.
On the Record
An East Lawrence resident accused his neighbor of threatening him with a loaded .38 caliber revolver Saturday afternoon during an argument.
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