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University Daily Kansan Friday, December 10, 1973
KU Profs Back Campaign Bill
By BRAD AVERY
Kansas Staff Writer
Political campaign financing may come from federal funds next year if the House passes and the President signs a bill which will allow taxpayers to check of a box on their income tax form specifying that a dollar be given to political party of their choice.
IN A RANDOM SAMPLING of KU political science professors during the past week, broad support was found for the funding idea in principle, but many held that the particulars of the bill.
Herman Lujan, chairman of the political science department, said he generally supported the president, which it thought was late in coming.
"I think it is at least ten years too late. With the advent of the TV campaign in 1960, the race came to a turnout into a mass media advertisement campaign. I would have said that I could spend. Nixon won in 68 because he was able to raise all the money necessary," Lujan
Lujan thought that the ding idea might open up the political system to more people
"IT SHOULD MAKE the candidates go more directly to the people rather than using the tube exclusively. It won't eliminate the importance of private wealth, but the bill might be written in order to fortune less necessary in order to run for office," he said.
IRS, West Hills To Meet Soon
Charles Standridge, controller for the Marion Corporation, owners of West Hills Apartments, owns the office with representatives of the Internal Revenue Service next week to determine if West Hills will give its residents a refund because of the wage-price rent
Standridge said the issue had been that a few apartments' books were lost in a management change. Agents for the IRS has said that West Hills school was responsible.
TOPEKA (AP)—A Christmas tree will be presented to the Kansas Forest fire house Thursday by the Kansas Christmas Tree Growers.
A spokesman said the tree was grown on a ranch near Alta Vista.
Despite his favorable reaction, Lujan thought the President might have a legitimate reson for vetoing the bill.
"I think there's a question of whether a campaign reform bill such as this should be handled on its own," he said with a 'ax measure,' he said.
The campaign funding measure is a rider attached to a tax relief bill, and President Nixon has threatened to veto it.
Allan Cigler, assistant professor of political science, also favored the federally assisted campaign concept, but resistedible repercussions of the present bill hadn't been thought out
"It will probably cause the rise of a lot more political parties, which might be bad or good, depending on your outlook. I also don't think the American people will like it simply because it is a concept. It should probably be public in public longer," he said.
CIGLER SAID the present bill would increase in the number of people requested for office, nor did he think the bill would minimize the influence of
"I think this bill could go along way in taking campaigns out of the realm of corporate power and influence," he said.
Charles Cayton, assistant professor of political science, took a different view.
However, Cayton said he was concerned with whether the new funding system would act as a central system for the major parties.
"I think a major question involved with this issue is who you are going to include in the plan," he said. "Like this could burt the mariner, punch it."
Roy Laird, professor of science, voiced support for him and he thought it would facilitate a greater participation by the teachers.
EARL NEHING, associate professor of political science, said his reactions were mixed over the proposed funding plan, and he knows whether the cheek-off form for giving the money was the best one.
"A system such as this could lead to a great deal of political maneuvering and manipulation. I believe that the expanded to include other races besides the presidential one. There might be some doubt of its usefulness, but he said. Nebring said that although favored the idea in principle, he doubted that the traditional sources of campaign concessions were weak and wealthy individual contributors, could be regulated.
"I THINK IT WILL encourage the average voter to finally participate in the democratic process. The way the system works now, only the fatt cats are effectively participate," he said.
"They'd find some way of doing it, and the tax fund would only amount to an additional source of revenue." he said.
"Politics is a serious game. The realities of it are such that if the shoe were on the other foot, you would do the same thing," he said.
However, he thought that the President might have a legitimate reason for vetting it.
up to a $50 deduction on one's income tax for contributions to campaigns or candidates. They are so high that both parties have
James Titus, professor of political science, said he also favored the bill, but said he would go even further.
reduce paying money," he said.
However, he didn't think the future system would act as a stimulus to the democratic process.
"It won't make parties that much different than they are now," he said.
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Toy Drive In Progress
The annual "Toys for Tots" campaign is once again underway in Lawrence. The new our serviceable toys that are being requested by children and their parents, Pickup service is available for large items, such as wagons or bicycles. Those in need of pickup service should call the Red Cross.
The final collection date is Dec. 20. Toys should be taken to pickup barrels in front of the banks and stores in the community.
A CASTLE IN LAWRENCE?
Probably few know the legend of the enchanting Castle Tea Room that reigns conspicuously on Massachusetts Street.
The Castle was built in 1854 as a house for J. N. Robarts, a retired Civil War general. He was a man of great wealth with an income from patients on wooden containers carved in the wood.
Each of the fifteen rooms of the Castle is finished in a different type of wood. The dining rooms currently in use are elegantly finished in birch, cherry, oak, walnut, sycamore and pine. The wood carving was all done by hand by Sidney Endorot of England, a brother of Frank E. Theodor of England, sculptor and artist, and some of his work is in the drawing room of the Lord Holst home.
There are five beautiful fireplaces in the house, each a unique design with various colored marble and brick. The original dining room is very ornate with an unusual built-in sideboard and chin chair. A access cluster of mirrors and stored glass window above the fireplace gives the effect of an altar in a chapel.
The tower, which gives the old castle appearance, has a doorway leading to the third floor. Above the tower room is a root garden which, in bigine days, was shaded with ownings and used during the summer months. The ballroom with spacious window seats on the third floor is available for private parties.
If you have never been inside the Castle Tea Room, come and see the only restaurant in Lawrence with such a beautiful historical and cultural background. The only way to really enjoy it is by walking around.
The Castle Tea Room
The Most Unique Restaurant in Lawrence 1307 Mass
Reservations Suggested 843-1151
If you won't be using them anymore,
SELL YOUR BOOKS*
(but keep the ones that are decent, you never know when you might want to know something).
kansas union BOOKSTORE
December 13th thru December 21st
Monday thru Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday:10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- The bookstore buys back books that will be used again next semester