81st Year, No.74
The University of Kansas—Lawrence, Kansas
Monday, January 25, 1971
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National Tour Planned
Nixon to Seek Public Support
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- President Nixon on Monday sought a public support for its feework reorganization and revenue sharing plans, which memoristic leaders say are headed for Washington.
As Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield and House Speaker Carl Albert predicted staff congressional opposition to Nixon's proposals, the White House said the President would try to "sell" his two major allies in the race by leading weeks before within the next few weeks.
Kansan Photo by BOB NORDYKE
Although no specific plans were announced, Nixon was understood to be planning to attend four regional Republican meetings, the first of them next month. Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and other top administration officials also were expected to hit on the road to beijing by May 20, outlined before Congress and a nationwide broadcast audience Friday.
NIXON CALLED Friday night for a "New American Revolution" to return power to the people through dramatic overhaul of the federal government. The plan would give new power for hard-pressed cities and states.
He also pleaded for the welfare reform that Congress denied him his year-end pension and proposed cure and proposed deficit spending next year to reduce unemployment. He is the most visible beneficiary.
Nixon's reorganization and surprisingly costly revenue sharing proposals drew cautious praise if not outright skepticism from influential Democrats.
"I want to see the specifics," said Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield. The Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Russell B. Long, D-La., said the same about welfare reform and share sharing, noting that Nixon has a fight on his hands.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY leaders charged Saturday that the State of the Union message almost totally ignored the issues of the war and the nation's economy.
"Today America is torn by two overriding concerns: The continuing, if not expanding, involvement of the United States in the tragic Indochina War and the critical state of the American economy," National Chairman James C. Brannan wrote in a lengthy response to Nixon's speech.
"Yet in his message Friday evening President Nikon managed almost totally to ignore both issues. In what sense then, as he did, would he be considered as a report on the State of the Union?"
All 12 black Democratic members of the House boycotted his speech, complaining that Mr. Trump had been an incarcerated man.
Eldridge Hotel Staff Inspects Wearing Apparel
He promised a separate report to Congress and the nation 'next month on football.'
THE PRESIDENT'S address dealt exclusively with domestic issues, except for a passing comment that the Vietnam War can be ended by 1973.
race. The only Negro in the Senate, Edward W. Brooke, R-Mass., did attend.
Vowing to "close the gap between promise and performance in American government," Nixon said he would ask Congress to abolish seven cabinet departments and reassign their responsibilities to other agencies. Natural Resources, Economic Development and Community Development,
The seven to be eliminated as separate entities would be Agriculture, Interior, Labor, Commerce, Transportation, Housing and Urban Affairs. The Department of Education and Welfare. The Departments of State, Treasury, Justice and Defense would remain, for a new total of eight rather than 12. The Post Office Department already is being replaced as a non-cabinet U.S. Postal Service.
In the speech, Nikon proposed that the federal government give state and local authority to implement the “in new” money—for generally unrestricted use and that the seven cabin-level departures be designated.
SEN. ROBERT J. DOLE of Kansas, the new Republican National Chairman, invoked a pledge he made to House worship service that Nixon intends to make his legislative proposals a major issue
continental garb to match continental cuisine
"If the Democratic Congress turns it down, the people will have to judge," Dole said. The program "needs buying," Dole said, and "it'll sell."
Asked in an interview if he thought Nixon's legislative package would be approved by the 1972 elections, Mansfield replied that "it may be partially completed by that time, but it so ar-sweeping, so far-racing that it's going to ake more than one session of Congress."
Albert took a similar view.
"It will be difficult to pass," said the Oklahoma Democrat.
"I'm sure the President is under no illusions about that."
Mansfield was questioned on CBST-VS 'Face the Nation' program and Albert appealed to voters.
BOTH PRAISED the President for offering proposals that promised to trim the federal bureauacy and to aid the nation's financially starved cities and states.
Eldridge Dining Room to Reopen
Bv MARTHA MANGLESDORF
After nearly a month of renovation, the Hotel Eldridge will open again. A 2:45 p.m. ribbon cutting today will officially mark the beginning of gourmet dinner service at the historic landmark. Bill Roy, newly elected President from Kansas will be on hand for the ceremony.
The old building at the corner of Seventh and Massachusetts streets was first erected as a Free State Hotel in 1859 by the New England Emigrant Aid Society. Col. Sailor
Eldridge, leader of the Free State forces less the building as a headquarters in 1856.
May 21, 1868 the hotel was burned by Sheriff Jones and his pro-slavery passivity. Later that year the colonel rebuilt the hotel at a cost of nearly $200,000.
In late August of 1865, Quantrill and his men burned saveness, including the Eldorado ridge. The building, Eldorida restored the building which stood until 1906, when it was built by W. G.
Former Pulitzer Winner To Receive White Award
Kansas Staff Writer
By DAN EVANS
A former editor of the Wall Street Journal and $933 Pulitzer Prize winner will receive the 22nd annual William Allen White award for journalistic merit
The editor, Vermont C. Royer, will receive the award Feb. 10 during William E. Galecki's lecture.
of Kansas. The award will be presented to Royster by Rosseuse C. Born, associate editor
Royster, 57, returned from his job with the Journal on Jan. 1. He also resigned as senior vice president of Dow Jones & Co., the journal's parent company.
Kansas Staff Photo by DAVE HENRY
Spring?
Sunshine and blue skies could not bring this
The award is given each year by the White Foundation to an American journalist "who expands the reach of journalism service to his profession and works on it." It is given on Feb. 10, which is White's birthday.
coat out of winter's attire of coat and gloves, but the weekend's warmth brought wishes to many for an early spring and the blossoming of flowers and pretty girls.
struction, explained that the 47-year-old walnut fountain had been removed and the new one was installed in the dining room had been repainted. New drapes, carpeting and portraits and old newspaper clippings complete the new decor. A large display of these items help ready the Eldridge for today's opening.
PREVIOUS WINNERS of the award have editors and publishers, columnists, magazine and press association editors and managers and a broadcast journalist. Eugene Pallium, publisher of Phoenix Press, Inc., received the award last year.
In past years the recipient of the award has delivered a lecture but this year a panel discussion will follow the presentation of the award. Other activities for the day include a meeting of the trustees of the White Foundry and the Kansas editor citation luncheon.
Royster joined the Journal in 1936 as a reporter for the Washington bureau. Ten years later he was named chief Washington correspondent for the Journal. In World War II he served in the Navy for four years as a destroyer escort on Atlantic convoy duty.
Although Royester is retiring, he intends to continue writing, "I'm a word man," he said, "and intend to do more writing in the years ahead than in those just past."
In 1949 he became associate editor of the Journal in New York, and in 1958 he was named editor of the paper. Royster received his Ph.D. for distinguished editorial writing in 1953.
Royster was born in 1914 in Raleigh, N.C., and graduated in 1935 from the University of North Carolina where he studied classical languages and literature.
In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, Royer has won numerous other awards including the Sigma Delta Chi medal for distinguished service in journalism in 1958.
HE IS FORMER EDITOR of the American Society of Paperwriter Editors and a member of the National Conference of Editorial Overseas Press and National Press clubs.
Among the books that Royster has written is "Journey Through the Soviet Union" and "The Road to Hunger."
Gordon Bute, a Ness City native was contacted in mid-mowter by Bob Moore, managing partner of the Eldridge Bute, a radio announcer, jewelry salesman and one-time candidate for the state legislature, runs a mobile hotel about 20 miles southeast of Manhattan.
Bute, a 34-year-old gourmet specialist,
decided in mid-December to lease the dining
room for three weeks.
The second phase of the remodeling is also underway. A new self service elevator is being installed to allow access of upper floors to retired citizens. The long second floor club room will be turned into an office for residents.
Rovster is married and has two daughters.
Splitting amidst cluttered tables and buckets of paint, Bute explained that the new Eldridge dining facilities would be continental—New York men's matre d'hôtel waiter and assistant waiters.
At first glance the prices seem a little above those of other restaurants in Lawrence. But once you have tasted the wines, where there is quality food, service and the proper atmosphere, people will come for an
"People everywhere in the nation are eagerly searching for the kind of dining quality I will be providing at the Hotel Eldridge." Bute said.
When asked if he thought the Lawrence economy could support an establishment such as his, he replied, "On a slow night in Alma, maybe eleven people average $9 spice that I bought." But Bute added that in Alma they often turn away as many as 100 people who do not have
Moore put a lot of faith in Bute's ability to make a success of the reopening venture.
Bute added that in Alma they often turn away as many as 100 people who do not have
"He's got a lot of stamina and a great deal of class. These are necessary qualities for maintaining fine eating establishments these days." he said.
The Crystal and Big Eight rooms will remain banquet rooms and the old lobby area will be renovated as a private club, the front desk becoming the bar and antique iron folding gates partitioning off the entry. Many old artifacts dating from the founding of the building will be moved to storage to decorate the cabin room. These valuable bottle collection, a wall-sized photo of the old hotel during Quantrill's time and portraits of many Lawrence notables.
Wayne Hall, who is supervising con-
Harry Truman Still in Hospital; Condition Fair
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UPI)—Former President Harry S. Trump's illness was diagnosed Saturday an colitis, or inflammation of the digestive tract, and is poor and his copitation is fair," doctors said.
The 68-year-old Truman was undergoing gastrointestinal examinations.
Truman, hospitalized since Thursday after suffering stomach pains, went to sleep early Friday night and apparently not see President Nixon's nationally televised State of the Union address. He did read newspaper accounts of it Saturday morning.
Apollo Crew Say Ready For Liftoff
Excitement began to mount Sunday, generated in part by the scheduling of two communications satellite launches this week in addition to Apollo 14. The launch of a powerful new intelsat 4 spacecraft was delayed Sunday night for the third day in a row because technical problems will be made Monday night. A smaller satellite is set for flight Wednesday night.
Apollon 14's prime recovery ship, the USS New Orleans, prepared to sail from Pearl Harbor this weekend for the astronaut's South Pacific landing area. The helicopter carrier is scheduled to pick up the three space plots 800 miles south of Samoa after splashdown Feb. 6.
CAPE KENNEDY (UPI) - Project officials, unified by the helicopter crash of Apollo 14's back commander, reported Saturday all was ready for today's start of the countdown for America's fourth moon landing mission.
Steward, commander of the flight, said he expects the mission will prove the most successful.
The countdown begins at 8 a.m. today and will end in the 2:32 p.m. bleep on one week from Sunday of Alan B, Sheepard, Stuart A. Roosa and Edgar D. Mitchell.
Squared's backpack, veteran moon pilot Eugene A. German, was scratched and slashed while he was exiting the seat helicopter exploded, crushed and sank in the Indian River south of here while he was on his way to South Korea.
Shearp, Rosa and Mitchell were in their quarters at the time and were notified immediately of the accident. It did not change anything about her work. Sunday from nearby Patrick Air Force Base. Shearp, the 47-year-old dean of the astronaut corps, said he expects to spend the week before liftoff reviewing all aspects of her training — trying to tie everything all together."
Apollon 14 is the first moon mission to emphasize lunar science and with only three more Apollo missions, left, scientists are able to send Apollo 14 to help answer some of the moon's puzzles.
The countdown includes 120 hours of scheduled work on the 361 ft. space machine which holds will give the launch crew time to catch up on any work that may be lagging and to prepare for the mission.
Lawrence Court Drop Charges Following Study
After additional investigations, vagrancy charges against five persons, one of them a University of Kansas student, were dropped in January. A former assistant City Attorney Gerald Copey said,
The charges had been filed against James Neeley, 26, of Fremont High School, Neely, 22, a former KU student from S. Joseph, Mo.; Thomas M. Pewroworich, 20; Robert S. Donaldson, 21; and Steven W.
Cooley said he reviewed the files on all five cases, and discussed the charges with KU security officers before dismissing them. The charges should be dismissed. The charges should be dropped. Cooley said.
The five were arrested Dec. 17 after the KU traffic control strations were closed to make additional personnel available for night patrols on the campus. The additional patrols were ordered to tighten security after the Dec. 11 bombing in Summerfield Hall.
None of the five was carrying identification at the time they were stopped for questioning by campus officers. This had been the major reason for the arrests, Coley said.
Committee Nominates New Regents
By DAN EVANS
Karasan Staff Writer
The Committee for a Better Board of Regents sent a list of eight nominees to fill the vacancies on the Board to Gov. Robert Decking last Thursday.
Docking requested the list from the committee in a Jan. 15 letter to the committee.
Tom Kier, second law student from Washington, Kan., and co-chairman of the committee, said the committee had sent a letter to Docking on Jan. 1, asking that Docking be held accountable for the com- bition. Docking's only reply was the one requesting nominees for the Board.
In the letter containing the eight nounsens, the three committee co-chairman asked to review Jan. 27, to discuss the establishment of a commission to investigate and define the
The co-chairmen kier are L. L. Houston and Bruce Molholt, both KU
assistant professors of biochemistry
The letter claims that Docking's reappointment of Thomas J. Griffith to the board was contrary to Docking's "attempt to preserve the condition of various concern and backdrops."
"The Young Democrats have called for the establishment of this commission," the letter said. "Other states, including Missouri, have also called for an effort to improve their Regents."
The committee has advocated the creation of the independent commission to study the issues raised by the Committee for selection of board members. The Committee said in the letter that the creation of a committee was necessary.
Kier said last week that the Committee did not think it was qualified to recommend nominees, but thought the proposed commission could do so. In naming the eight nominees the letter said, "We do not presume to be qualified to judge the fitness of can-
dictates for these posts—that is why we have urged the establishment of a commission, to
The letter ended, "We are convinced that the Board as constituted in the past cannot effectively govern the colleges and universities of this state now or in the future. We implore you to exert every influence at your command to riint this unfortunate situation."
The persons nominated by the Committee were Dr. Walter Menninger Jr., psychiatrist from Topeka, Carl Courtier, Wichita machinist and member of the AFLCIO, Vietnam veteran; Frank Rowley, Valley Center farmer and member of the National Farm Organization; Michael Almanna, member of the United Mexican-American Voters of Kansas from Newton; Chester I Lewis, a black lawyer from Wichita; P. G. Lawrence, a dentist and the Heilman Lawrence pediatrician and member of the Lawrence School Board.