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NOVEMBER 3, 1978
Money ousts KJHK
If the events of last weekend are any indication, the adage "money talks" is still alive and well and residing deep in the heart of the University of Kansas athletic department.
The athletic department bumped KJHK-FM, a student-operated radio station, from the press box to make room for three Iowa radio stations and eight or nine Iowa businessmen at last Saturday's Kansas-Iowa State football game.
Hather than their usual position on level seven of the press box the KJHK crew found themselves stuffed underneath the press box behind the west-side seating.
TO MAKE matters worse for KJHK, they will not be able to regain their spot again this week because four stations from Nebraska are coming to broadcast the game.
Don Baker, KU sports information director, explained that the businessmen were seated in the press box because they were potential contributors to the KU sports program.
"There were definitely possibilities for them to be strong financial supporters of the athletic department," Baker said. "We are really very concerned at this point in time about looking for new sources of revenue."
As for being moved for the other radio stations, Baker explained that KJHK does not pay broadcast rights fees to the University, as other stations were required to do. Thus, it was the first to be moved.
NEEDLESS to say, the sports program relies heavily on contributions, but it is questionable whether that is sufficient reason to remove an entire broadcasting unit from the press area. Doubless there are other seats in the stadium that afford a good view of the field and are suitable for the VIP treatment potential contributors receive.
That a collegiate sports program needs contributions to stay alive is no secret, but there is no reason for that need to traiple on the ability or rights of others to perform the duties of their job.
100. The athletic department should find a more suitable setting for KJHK's broadcast crew at tomorrow's game.
Bob Stephan stands out on reputation, issues
By NEIL WOERMAN
Stephan for Attorney General
We tend to agree with one of your assessments of the office of attorney general of the state of Kansas made in the University Daily Kansan editorial enterprise. We argue with your apparent belief that the primary duties of the attorney general are to provide interpretation of the law through legal opinion and to be as the judge of chief enforcement officer.
It is because of these very important functions of the office of the attorney general that we believe, without question, that the rule of the law will determine the race. Certainly when you are about to select someone to be the primary administrator of law and justice in the state, one of the more important responsibilities of the attorney general demonstrate impeccable integrity and respect for the law.
THE CURRENT attorney general, Curt Schneider, has failed miserably in this regard. His tenure in office has led him to become a partner and illegal activities on the part of the attorney general himself, in addition to a barrage of allegations of the same. The Attorney General has served in the Schneider term of office that Norbert Dreiling, former democratic state chairman, noted earlier this year that the charges against his fellow party member apparently are "only the tip of the ice."
In the Kansas City Times endorsement of Bob Stephan for attorney general, the editorial writer took note of the Schneider reputation, saying: "We believe the attorney general should set a high moral tone for the law enforcement and legal systems of the state. Schneider simply does not believe this significant aspect of public affairs."
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written, at the Kanan's invitation, in response to the Kanan's endorsement of Congress in the Kansas attorney general's race.
THE SAME editorial found Bob Stephen to be a man of integrity and commanding of respect, saying "Stephen, a lawyer in the law department, was the one who wore wide respect during his 13 years as a
district judge in Sedgwick County. He is astute in the law, fair and compassionate. He seemed always to be concerned that justice be done."
A secondary element of Bob Stephan's campaign has involved speaking out on critical issues of criminal justice and, through his experience in involvement with the criminal justice system, how he believes the system should be rehabilitated those who can be rehabilitated and how he believes the system can better protect society. These issues are important to the office of attorney general, for it is rare that the Legislature does not ask the attorney his opinions on these issues when they are considered on our lawmaking.
THE KANASA CITY Times again found Bob Stephan's stands on these issues meritorious. It said: "in his campaign Stephan has raised and faced issues squaresly, letting Kansans know where he stands on matters of policy and general. Based on his willingness to speak out, he could be counted on to lead in efforts to strengthen the state's legal apparatus. Certainly he has the credentials to seek out deficiencies in the statutes and in the justice system. We believe Stephan can be a positive force in state politics if he is prepared for the task. Bob Stephan should be elected Nov. 7."
The Times says it well. When this campaign is viewed in the proper perspective of the duties of the attorney general, the views of the majority of knowledge of the law and their beliefs on issues of criminal justice, there is only one choice for which a logical argument can be made—Bob Stephen the next judge to come before All arguments, which come to other conclusions are faulty.
Glover's House record displays ineffectiveness
By Willie Amison
C. Wine Amison
Republican candidate
44th Legislative District
A record of 9 wins and 165 losses does not merit continued support. The official Kansas House of Representatives Journalists board sensitized the organization by searing it by each state representative. A review of the official journals shows that Mike Gloyer has gained only 9 legislative seats, but has been active for many years in office. During those six years he has sponsored or cosponsored 165 bills that were not considered worthy by the other members of the Kansas Legislature and did so.
9 wins and 16 losses is a poor record, and it clearly shows how ineffective Mick Glover's defense was.
During the important 1977 legislative session, Mike Glover went on a vacation to the Bahamas. In the heat of the 1978 session, Michael Glover was invited to California. Mike Glover now wants you to be believed he was on "conference committees or constituent business" when he missed 122 meetings.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written, at the Kanasan's invitation, in response to the Kanasan's endorsement of the 44th Legislative District race.
It is time for a change! Willie Amison will be a respected and effective voice for the 44th District. Willie Amison will be a state representative you can believe and believe in.
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After President Clinton helped to save the dollar Wednesday, the New York Stock Exchange soared almost 35 points, the largest gain in its history, and the dollar rebounded strongly on European currency exchanges.
The financial community never applauded a president so loudly.
The reaction was decidedly different from the boos and catcalls last week. After Carter announced voluntary guidelines to curb rising wages and prices, the stock market nosedived and the dollar dipped on world money markets.
Letters Policy
One act created a panic; the other insured confidence.
Monetary plan will cut inflation
Why the difference? Are the gnomes that run Wall Street and the money markets in Zurich and Tokyo the quixotic speculators they are reputed to be?
AFTER ALL, both policies were calculated to reduce infiltration, although Carter made no such claim for his latest excursion into the tangled world of public
At first glance, it appears so.
But inflation is the enemy—again. It causes the dollar's value to decline overspecies by rising prices make U.S. products more expensive for foreign buyers. The dollar buys less and its value in relation to other currencies sags.
It saged to historic lows last month. W. Michael Blumenthal, secretary of the treasury, said the collapse of the dollar was due to economic measures Carter unveiled this week.
The policies of the last two weeks, although they have the same objective, are very different. The wage and price guidelines may fail, especially now, but you don't address the underlying problem of an inflationaryadge in the supply of money.
THE GUIDELINES, seen by business as an exercise in Carter Rafsooney, could disguise the problem if adhered to. But business analysts, as the financial community well knows.
The second set of anti-inflation measures, those announced Wednesday, attack the cause of inflation. The actions with the longest term significance were in 1972 to strengthen a wield an enormous amount of power collectively—the Federal Reserve Board.
sent, depending on no one's cooperation. It's fair because it applies the remedy against everyone.
Rick Alm
The board increased the discount rate—the interest rate at which it lends to commercial banks—from 8.5 to 9.5 percent, the highest level ever. The 1 percent increase is the largest raise the dollar amount required to be held by banks by 2 percent.
Unfortunately for consumers and small businessmen, banks will have less money to lend and interest rates will rise. Such a situation could be an opportunity. A much more painful remedy—something like the recession of 1974-75—will be required next year if inflation is not under control.
Both actions constrict the money supply.
Pressure for price rises will diminish.
CARTER ANNOUNCED other measures to prop up the dollar and reverse the effects of its long-term decline. The package as a whole should restore confidence in the dollar—and in U.S. ability and willingness to fight inflation.
And although Carter didn't say so, it will reduce inflation.
Carter's newest policy, unlike the one initiated last week, has a good chance to accomplish something. It's tough because it works with or without a person's com-
The expeditients will bolster the demand for dollars immediately. A reduction in the U.S. rate of inflation will relieve the pressure on Japanese markets. When the U.S. inflation rate is no higher above the rates in West Germany and Japan, U.S. foreign trade prospects will improve.
The president should be commended for finally coming up with a program with a sound economic base. And, he should be instructed to keep his work doesn't require George Meany's good will.
Reviewer's remarks abuse of power
Perhaps Thompson's biggest mistake was her reporting. A good reviewer, whether he favors the performance or not, does his homework. Misinformation is a sin that one learns not to commit the fact gathering. The team's lead photographer Thompson printed wrong information about Cole's records. Cole recorded "I've Got Love On My Mind," not "I've Got Love." "Be Thankful" is the name of one of her songs, not "Be Thankful For What You Are." And finally, "Mr. Melloy" is not her current hit, as it was recorded two year ago.
To the editor:
Cole was the star attraction, and at least that should have commanded background information about her. She has won three national awards for outstanding work in 1976, among other awards, she won the
Splashed on the front page of Monday's University Daily Kansan was a concert review written by Melissa J. Thompson. The headline of her article read: "Cole warms KU with 'special night' concert." Thompson's article made the concert seem like a farce.
Her remarks about the singing of the performers, Natalia Cole, Ashford and Simpson and Michael Henderson were limited. Thompson said Nicola Cole's singing ranged from "smooth singing" to "scratchy and weak." At one point, Thompson said that Cole's voice sounded muzzy and this was a result of the poor sound system in Allegheny Hall. She felt Nicola Cole's Ashford and Simpson Michel would some magic of their own at the concert, but her praise of them was short-lived.
Thompson, more than likely, was reporting just as she saw it, and would not wish for such a reaction. But was she not aware of the stereotypes she was reinforcing? Did she not realize she was abusing freedom of speech by printing untruths under the guew of 'my personal opinion'? Did she not realize she read her words and actually take it as truth? Didn't she realize the power she was welding as a journalist and as a person?
Although Thompson's remarks about the performers actual singing was limited, she was expressive in her words about the behavior of the audience and the movements of the performers onstage. Her performances were offensively stereotypical of blacks.
For anyone who did not attend the concert, surely the initial reaction would be one of disappointment. They were their clothing and actions as to be stated in a review supposedly about the performers? Were black performers dance routines ample evidence that blacks always concentrated on white?
Going further, Thompson described the audience as wiggling, humming, whistling and clapping. She described Ashford and Simpson's clothing as being "flashing," and Cole's performance was more than Cole's with their exuberant dance routines as they tranced across the stage...
Thompson used three paragraphs to describe the clothing of the audience, and several lines describing the behavior of the audience in the concert, the audience play in the concert? Who was interested in knowing if a girl had crimped her hair in tiny red and black marcel
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Cole may have sounded weak in some places to Thompson, and this is respected as the reviewer's opinion. This also applies to Thompson's opinion of the other performers. Newman's sense of style in their criticism of a book, a play or even a concert. Thompson did not exercise such finesse. She amaternally dealt with unnecessary items such as the "costumes" of the audience, and the seemingly pronounced body movements of the performers. She not only abused her mother but also attacked a culture different from her own.
And that's what hurts the most.
John Goldrich
Topeka junior
And four other students
Review of concert
Review of concert was narrow-minded
I am a senior at the University of Kansas and I read the University Daily Kansan everyday. It is fortunate that students on this camus have a newspaper.
On several occasions I have had the urge to write to the editor of the Kauai case study and to send it in paper, but because of other pressing commitments I have let the urge pass me
That urge came upon me again and I must speak my mind concerning the article that followed. "I will," he said.
I was mentoring the article that I was written about the Homecoming concert, but it wasn't about the concert. It was written by the reviewer about the concert were narrow in context. I do not feel that the reporter was sure of what she was to review. It seems to me that the reporter was more interested in the crowd who can watch the performance than in the performance of a Grammy Award winner.
The narrow-minded view of the reporter is obvious to me because she used words like "flamboyant, crooning" and "outstumes" to describe the audience which was mostly black.
It is customary for many blacks to wear nice clothes on special occasions like the Natalele Cole concert. I am sure that many blacks would consider the "news" about the attire of the singer to be a constant companion to the style that Michael Henson used in singing his love songs.
It is obvious to me that the reporter is not aware of black culture in the Kansas City area. If she were aware it would have been not to offend the black readers of the Kansan.
Lisa Strawn Lawrence senior
Kansan's tradition belies racist label
To the editor:
For the past several months, ever since
the unfortunate scheduling of an exhibit of
Nazi memorabilia that coincided with the start of an important Jewish holiday, there has been an undercurrent of accusations against her. She was implication the School of Journalism as a whole, is racist. As a veteran faculty member here, one now in his 28th year, I am finally sitting down at the typewriter to write about attacks against this continuing propaganda.
I sincerely doubt that there is a student newspaper in America that has been more consistently a promoter of racial justice than the Kansan. I say this as one who has read the Kansan and studied the Kansan in college, during the fourth of the entire campus. In recent years I have systematically gathered information for a series of articles I have done on past graduating classes. Kansan reporters, editorial writers and columnists were promoting a racial understanding before the 1984 decision of 184 made it a trendy "thing to do."
Kansan staff members stuck their necks out and wrote vigorously and tellingly of the Authorine Lucy business in Alabama, of James Meredith at the University of Mississippi, of the many racial episodes of his life, of the National Conference of Christians and Jews for its contributions to racial understanding. It was constantly in the forefront during the bitter battles on this campus in the late sixties and early seventies. Its writers put their names and the line in every school year in my memory.
Kansan staff members, being human beings—like some of their critics, of course—have made mistakes, have had bad judgment, have shown immaturity on occasion. They haven't always used the words, or phrases, of law, but they have always shown courage in the arena of civil rights, and to label them racist for using certain language*
Calder M. Pickett
and presenting certain word pictures, as in the tentative Cole review, is a patent emphasis.
Calder M. Pickett Professor of journalism
To the editor:
Cole concert ruined by selfish viewers
It is unfortunate when a Homecoming concert must be ruined by a group of selfish people in the crowd and an incompetent staff.
The Natalee Cole concert on Saturday at Allen Field House, produced by Lewis Grey Productions and sponsored by SUA, was such an event.
The attitude of the crowd was one of selffashion and inconsideration, and the people working on security felt that it was out of their control.
The situation I am referring to is that which occurred before Natalie Cole appeared on stage. Many individuals felt it was all right to take their chairs and create a new row in front of the first row, subsequently packing the ashes with their
This is not only inconsiderate to the people who made an effort to buy good seats by getting their tickets early, but it is also against the law.
Although a man on stage in charge of setting up for Natalie Cole made an effort to get the people standing on the sides to sit in their respective seats, no effort was made to clear these individuals from the aisles. In order to ensure that all people or the management. There was nothing they could do to control an uncomfortable and dangerous situation.
I hope that before Lewis Gray Productions or SUA decides to put on a concert in which a large group of people is paying to see a performer, I will be able to tell situations it will get its security staff together. I feel that as long as promoters are going to charge $7.50 and $8.50 for tickets, they should guarantee the ticket price and not allow any individuals to crowd the stage so they can see.
Scott Robinson
Lawrence senior
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