CAMPUS AND AREA
University Daily Kansan, March 21. 1985
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ACLU attorney speaks on rights
By JILL OVENS Staff Reporter
When Donna Todd filled out her tax form last year, she wrote beside her signature, "signed involuntarily under penalty of statutory punishment." The Internal Revenue Service was so incensed by her action that they fined her $500.
Todd couldn't pay the fine, so the IRS put liens on both her house and her life insurance policy.
Todd contacted Stephen Pevar, a Denver attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, and successfully sued the Montana attorney
general and the federal government.
Pevar, attorney for the ACU's 11-state Rocky Mountain region, which includes Kansas, last night used the example of Todd and others to illustrate current civil liberties of about 30 in the Kansas Union.
TODAY, PEVAR WILL address the Haskell Indian Junior College as part of its centenary celebrations. Pevar offered legal assistance to an Indian reservation for several years in 1934 and "reached "Rights of Indians and Tribes."
In last night's speech, Pevar told of
young women who were trespassed for
parking at their homes.
she didn't have the $50 bond requirement with her, she was subjected to a humiliating strip search by an officer in a sheriff's department in Idaho.
A federal court ruled that police interest in security is not enough to balance the Fourth Amendment right of privacy where minor offences are being apprehended. In this case, it is being appealed to the Supreme Court by the sheriff's department.
One of Pevar's proudest achievements, he said, was a case in which he initiated a statewide action against the Montana High School Association over sex discrimination in girls' athletics.
Docking wants simpler liquor laws
By CINDY McCURRY Staff Reporter
Complicated liqueur laws contribute to Kansas' image as a backward state and hamper economic development. It told about 30 people last night.
Docking spoke in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union to the Kansas University Democrats, formerly the College Young Democrats, members who are potential gubernatorial or attorney general candidates.
"I can go to New York and tell people I am from Kansas and they will say, 'That's the state where you live.' So if you get and get a drink," Docking said.
"It may sound silly, but people who could invest in Kansas know laws are confusing. That hampers economic development."
Brian Courtney, Desoto junior who attended the speech, said he probably would leave Kansas when he graduated from the University.
"I HAVE NO desire to stay in Kansas," he said. "I think that Kansas has a bigger image problem than confusing liquor laws."
Docking said he wanted a simple liquor-by-the-drink law offered to Kansas voters.
"Opponents to liquor by the drink have added amendments that confuse and water down the issue," he said. "That only makes it worse for people when they try to understand what they are voting for."
Docking, 30, said that he was considering running for Kansas governor in 1986. The Democrat was upset by a proposal he made in 1982 with Gov. John Carlin.
"I think I can mount a successful campaign within the Democratic party, possibly without a primary," he said.
Docking said that he was an example of a young person who was successfully involved in forming public policy, but that young people were not as involved in political issues during the 1960s and early 1970s.
He said an official announcement of his candidacy would not be made before fall.
"Age is not a problem," Docking said.
Burge gets byte of market
Computer store growing
By HEATHER R. BIGGINS Staff Reporter
The recent readout on the progress of the Burge Union computer store that has been on line since late 1987 is to be released back from the University community.
$38,000 in sales during its first six months. Word Wear, Kansas Union News, said those were interesting data
"We weren't surprised that the store could be so successful," Word said. "We're just surprised it happened soon."
About $11,000 was invested in August in computer hardware, software and store renovation. Word said he had a "gut feeling" the store had already paid for itself, but he was ready to complete the financial success until June, when the Kansas and Burge unions' fiscal year ends.
THE STORE CARRIES three different Zenith computer models and about 100 software titles, Word said. Students, staff and faculty are offered a savings of about 33 percent off the list price of hardware and accessories.
William Bulgen, acting chairman of the department of computer science, said the store was convenient and the discounts were not unique.
prices for the same merchandise." Bulgren said.
Word said he hoped to expand the store's hardware line. For nine months he had been negotiating agreements with Xerox and IBM.
"But they both are too big and it was taking too long — so we forgot them," he said.
AT AN APRIL meeting of the National Association of College Stores in San Antonio, Texas, Word said, he hopes to speak with members from Apple and Sperry Rand. More than 1,000 venders will be represented at the annual meeting. Word said it would be an opportune time to get details on each of the two companies.
"Because it's exceptionally tough for students to come up with two grand for a computer, we're excited about the possibility of carrying the Sperry Rand computer." Word said. "That company offers a purchase plan for students that could ease that financial problem."
"It certainly is convenient, but stores in Lawrence offer competitive
THE STORE FEATURES only the demonstration model of the Zenith line, and customers who order a computer at the store wait up to six weeks to receive it. But Word said he planned to offer the units in the store so customers could pick them up as soon as they purchased them.
Not only does Word expect to expand the hardware and software line, he said he planned to offer full-computer leasing.
Word said Sperry Rand was the only company he knew of that offered such a deal for students.
James Long, director of the Kansas Union, emphasized the importance of the careful selection of a computer brand.
"We'd like to sell the right product, one we can back up." Long said. "It's important that the customer know we can service it."
The store's staff has had extensive training in the servicing of computers, Word said. Since the store opened, however, there has not been a complaint on any sold merchandise, he said.
ON THE RECORD
A LEATHER WALLET and money, valued together at $800, were stolen between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday from an open convertible in the 400 block of Country Club Terrace, police said yesterday.
TWO SPEAKERS AND some maternity clothing, with a total value of $230, were stolen between Sept. 14 and Monday from an apartment in the 1600 block of Haskell Avenue. police said.
A LEATHER PURSE valued at $180 was stolen between 11:30 p.m. and midnight Tuesday from a table next to the dance floor at The Sanctuary, 1401 W. Seventh St., police said.
AN EQUALIZER VALUED at $150 was stolen between March 8 and Tuesday from a car in the 2400 Morningside Drive, police said.
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