Education Bill Called Result of Taxpayers' Discontent
By PAUL SWEARINGEN Kansan Staff Writer
The Bill introduced in the Kansas House which would have abolished the schools of education at the three state universities is the direct result of taxation. The more taxes they dollar are being spent, according to two House Education Committee members, Raymond C. Vaughan, R-Burlington, chairman of the Committee, and Bert Hutchison, D-Hutchison.
Both Chaney, the author of the bill, and Vaughan said they had received criticism from home regarding duplication in state institutions and radical movements at the colleges and universities. Vaughan said she felt that the colleges were "settling down" this year.
"I'm fearful of the legislature's getting into the administration and curriculum of
the colleges," Vaughan said. "It's a question of our committee's doing something now to bring out more information concerning course offerings, programs, and so forth at the state colleges.
"The taxpayers are getting real misincentivized about what they hear about the drug trade."
VAUGHAN CTED A bill that would freeze out-of-district tuition payments to junior colleges as an example of taxpayer pressure.
"There's got to be some real holering from the taxpayers for that type of bill to get through."
Vanghan said he was impressed with the presentations of the representatives from the three state universities at the hearing for Chaney's bill Thursday.
"I thought that they sold their programs well, to the best of their abilities," he said.
"I hope they call on us for some help in trying to get their message across to the people, too. We might be able to take some of the pressure off them."
"I feel that the work done by the Council of Chief Academic Officers is worthwhile, and I want to do the best possible to give them. I'm aware that in order to do a more effective job they'll need funds, but I don't have much hope for any money to give them. We do need to give them all the
THE COUNCIL OF Chief Academic Officer, and personnel from the state institutions offered review programs at the state schools and to offer recommendations for coordination
Any bill to appropriate funds for state educational institutions this year must be referred to both the House Education and the Ways and Means committees first,
thus presenting the bills for review by more legislators. Vaughan said. This action points out the growing concern of lawmakers about the money spent for education, he said.
Chaney, who received his masters degree in education from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia and who is now an instructor at Hutchinson Junior College, said that both his bills concerning higher education—one to abolish the university schools of education, the other aimed at diminishing duplication in higher education by the creation of a study commission would probably be acted upon early. House bills must be killed or out of committee by the end of the week he said.
"I FEEL THAT my two bills have achieved much of what they were intended to do; that is, to bring to taxpayers' and legislators' attention facts concerning
higher education," Chaney said. "I've talked to a number of people concerned about the amount of money spent in the job training program, are critical of the size of their tax bills."
Chaney was somewhat concerned with the Council of Chief Academic Officers.
"An agency like that becomes almost like a human," he said, "the tendency is of the hardest type to act and are often. And rarely times a committee will tend to 'committee things to death,' rather than to get anything done. Usually a large committee is more ineffective than a small one."
BOTH DEANS of their colleges of education. Date: Scout's School at Louisa Lee College in Louisville, Coffee of Wichita State University, were united in their opposition to Chancellor Hill's decision.
bill will show that it is unwise, that we need our schools of education at the universities," Chaffee said. "Our aim is to serve students in the most effective, economical way possible."
"I believe that a careful analysis of the
Chaffee did not feel that COCAO was "committee things to death." He said he thought COCAO had made definite progress during the two years of its existence, especially when the handcuffs and prisoner members were working had been considered.
Scannell was even more outspoken in his opposition to Chuney's bill and indicated a high degree of concern with some of the comments offered by Chuney during the bearing. Nevertheless, Scannell said he was satisfied with the results.
"With the exception of one person, the committee was truly interested in the information that we presented and reacted favorably to it." Scannell said.
82nd Year, No. 84
The University of Kansas—Lawrence Kansas
Monday, February 14, 1972
Change Sought In Recognition Of Organizations
Betting Bill Among Issues
Record Number of Bills Considered by Legislature
TOPEKA | AP> | Legislative action this week will probably come on issues ranging from climate change to gun control.
Today marks the 35th day of this year's
10-day session which has witnessed a
massive increase in participation.
With the introduction Friday of $2 new bills
in the House and seven in the Senate, this
will be an important occasion.
The legislature, with the addition of the new bills, is now considering 849 measures. Of that total, 288 are bills which were carried over from the 1971 session.
The previous record for a 60-day session was in 1968 when 688 bbls were considered standard. The next record
In the House, a proposed constitutional amendment which would legalize parental wagering aid other games of chance will probably be delayed early in
Also in the House, jebate on a proposed reappointment plan is expected Monday.
THE MEASURE, introduced by the House Judiciary Committee, could require a two-thirds vote of both houses before it could on the ballot in November.
Rep. Bill Bunten, R-Topkea, predicted Friday he had plenty of votes to pass the bill. The state has not passed it in the Senate. final voting was expected today on 18 measures tentatively passed last week. The measures include a plan for congressional and state offices that represents for congressional and state offices.
The plan, similar to one of Colorado, would place the names of candidates receiving 20 per cent or more of the votes in the primary convention at the top of the primary ballot.
THE PLAN, survived an attempt to kill it in Thursday by two votes, and the final victory was a surprise.
Scheduled for debate in the Senate this week were an executive reorganization
measure, a billboard law, a plan reap-
rised laws, districts and prisons,
protected jobs, products
The proposed billboard law was designed to bring Kansas into compliance with the 1968 Federal Highway Banishment Act. The Department of Impairment of the Environment per cent—about $6.8 million—in federal funds it such legislation is not passed.
Politics Seen As Reason For Welfare Restoration
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By RICHARD COOLEY Kansan Staff Writer
Less than a year ago, the Kansas Legislature voted overwhelmingly in favor of legislation which in effect reduced welfare budgets of individual recipients by 20 to 35 per cent. But last week, legislation designed to reverse that decision breezed through the House with only four negative votes.
John Derrick, Douglas County welfare director, said Friday he felt legislators did not realize the implications when they passed his proposal. Because only about five per cent of the
Concentration Needed for Tourney Victory
Fast Reflexes and concentration were required to participate in the Foosball Tournament Sunday in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Westy Davis, Kansas City,
Kan, senior, one of the 60 participant, cts in the x'sx hour tournament, demonstrates his skill.
population of Kansas receives assistance at any given time, he said there was a tendency for legislators to think it would be safe and easy to secure the needs of that group.
The Council was designed to coordinate community resources to alleviate the effects of the cuts on low-income families and to encourage public opinion on behalf of welfare, recruiters.
"But when you cut welfare budgets, you also affect the grocery store, the marmalade shop, and the ice cream parlor."
The ESC, through its "Add a Can" and "Bring a can to church" programs, collects food for distribution to low-income families who cannot find help elsewhere. It also cooperates with the Salvation Army in issuing packages for food and utilities.
THE WELFARE CUTS also apparently angered many citizens who had no direct interest except compassion for those affected. In Lawrence, representatives of the Lutheran Church and the Ministerial Alliance, the Salvation Army the Red Cross and other service groups combined to create the Emergency Services Unit after the budget cuts took effect last year.
THROUGH ITS Legislative Presence Program, it works to insure that legislators are aware of the effects of the budget cuts in hopes that the awareness will be translated into favorable votes in welfare legislation.
Headed by Vincent W. DeCoursey, a Catholic layman of Prairie Village, Kan., the PAC has concentrated on publicizing the effects of the welfare cuts and on convincing legislators that they made a mistake when they slashed welfare appropriations. With headquarters in Topkapi, she steps a close water on the population, allowing those low-income people who can't afford to speak for themselves. The effectiveness of these groups was demonstrated in the House vote last week.
Similar groups sprung up elsewhere in Kansas after the budget cuts took effect last September. There are now 149 such organizations in Kansas, all of which are affiliated with the Public Assistance Coalition (PAC).
"When 98 per cent of the House votes for a piece of legislation, it's difficult for the Senate to overturn that type of mandate," he said.
THE LEGISLATION would add $10.66 million to the state welfare budget for the current fiscal year and would allow applicants to be restored to previous levels.
The bill is now being considered by the senate, where stronger opposition is expected.
But Derrick said Friday he was op-
sumistic about the bill's chances in the
legislature.
While many students endurely forget to display the proper spirit in honor of the sweetheart season, there are those stalwart with a "hawk's eye" on their faces.
Boys Mastermind Timely 'Be Mine' Sign
tradition. Shown erecting a sign of seasonal salutations at 720 Louisiana St. are Charlie Cressi Stull sophomore; George Wankue,
Kansan Photo by DAVE BLISS
Schwegler Views Sisters' Demands
By ELAINE ZIMMERMAN Kansan Staff Writer
Dr. Raymond Schweiger, director of Watkins Memorial Hospital, outlined the institutional health facilities for women during a Student Services Committee meeting Sunday. The meeting ended with a resolution that a weekly health column
Schwegler responded to the demands of the February Sisters who had suggested that the student health service dispense contraceptives, offer a full range of medical treatment for women and have sex covered under student health insurance.
The same information was presented by Schweger at a SenEx meeting Friday in a discussion between health officials and the women'sresentatives.
Insurance covering maternity, pap smears and routine pelvic examinations was possible. Schweiger said, but only if students were willing to pay for it. He said treatment of this kind was not covered under the present policy, but if students need such benefits we give policy that would offer such benefits, the health service could arrange it.
The present policy covers disease processes, Schweger said, so a pelvic examination or pumar smear used in treating a particular disorder is covered. A routine examination or pan test is like a pre-examination physical, he said, and is not covered.
THE HEALTH SERVICE does not formulate the insurance policy, he said, but gathers figures and acts as a partner in the insurance companies. The problem has been to find a policy offering as many benefits as possible still within the financial assets of students.
A policy offering maternity benefits was voted down in the Student Senate several years ago, Schweller said. Since students cannot buy individually-tailored policies
through the University, he said, all policyholders would have incurred the expenses of benefits used by just a few. He said that in the past years, many students benefited only by married students.
SWCHWEGLER SAID that figures on the SCHEWGLER SAID that figures on the benefits and costs of the existing policy were not taken into account during the month. He suggested that the Student Services Committee form a subcommittee to work with the health service to evaluate the political climate for final decision with the Student Senate.
In response to demands that free examinations test for women be allowed at Watkins, the state "There isn't free anything at Watkins. It depends on whether you want to pay for it."
"IF I CAN personally try to train our registered nurses to run a clinic-type situation," Schwegler said, "then we could break into this area."
He cited lack of space, funds and personnel as the major obstacles to such a program. When the new student hospital that is now in the planning stages is completed, space should no longer be a problem, he said.
Schweigel compared the birth control clinic to the present methadone clinic in that students entering the clinic would not encounter adverse reactions from doctors because the clinic would draw doctors who were sympathetic.
Kathy Allen, Topeka sophomore and co-chairman of the Student Services Committee, suggested that a weekly health column appear in the Kansan. She said the policies and services available at Watkins must become familiar to the students.
Schweigher termed the resolution "an excellent idea" and offered the services of the Watkins staff to do the actual writing of the column.
Hearing Scheduled for Bill On Dealer License Plates
A bill establishing penalties for the misuse of auto dealer license plates is scheduled to go before the Kansas House and Utilities Committee this afternoon.
Hearing on the bill, introduced by State
Rep. Jep Hyun, R-Sidney, arecky,
will
The House Bill reads: "Private use of retail motor vehicle dealer number plates shall be restricted to the dealer and the retailer." The House Bill requires a member of the dealers' family to drive to
Under Harper's bill, a car dealer's misuse of license plates would result in his suspension from using such plates for six months.
and from school or other permanent
occupancy, and use or not use
connected with vehicle sales.
For a second violation of the regulation, a dealer would be suspended from using the plates for 12 months. Any subsequent violations would result in the dealer's permanent suspension of the use of the license plates.
On Dec. 1, the Kansas Motor Vehicle Department revoked seven dealers' license plates used on vehicles loaned to the athletic Corporation by area car dealers.
The action came two weeks after a story printed in the Kansas revealed the use of dealers' license tags on cars lent to the athletic corporation.