Cole concert
Allen Field House. The concert, which also featured Michael Henderson, was sponsored by SUA and Lewis Grew Productions.
cole concert Natalie Cole and Ashford & Simpson performed before 10,900 people Saturday night in Allen Field House. The concert, which also featured Michael Henderson, was sponsored by SU/A and Lewis Grey Productions.
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Monday, October 30, 1978
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Byrd fiddles for Roy's campaign
RV LORILINENBERGER
TOPEKA—About 300 supporters of Bill Roy, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, appeared somewhat surprised when Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd, D-W. Failed, an amendment a campaign lunchroom here by playing
byrd entertained his audience for 15 minutes after promising that if Roy were elected, Byrd would do everything he could to get him a subcommittee chairmanship.
Byrd is chairman of the Democratic Caucus, which is responsible for assigning Democrats to committees. He said he would try to get Roy on a committee that would best serve the interests of Kansans.
The 60-year-old senator said there would be a larger Democrat leadership in the Senate during the 96th Congress.
"WE'RE GOING to pick up another Democrat—Dr. Bill Roy-right here in Kansas." Byrd said. "The people of Kansas, in their own best interests, should send a man who will work with the Democrats and men who will work with, and not against, the leadership."
There were 61 Democrats in the Senate last session.
Byrd told the luncheon crowd he was interested in the future of Kansas.
"You elect Bill Roy and you'll have three senators in the Senate." he said. "That third one will be me.
"I'm going to try my best to get Bill Roy that committee
sout that the people of Kansas need."
Byrd said he would not do that for a Republican in Kansas sent another opio to Washington. Kansans re-elected him.
Although Byrd said he was in favor of a woman in the Senate, he said he thought Roy had a special advantage over his opponent, Republican Nancy Lance Kassebaum because of his experience as a U.S. Representative.
Byrd spoke at length about what he said was a successful 50% Congress. He gestured emphatically with his hands, and then smiled.
"We'll have some major decisions to make in the next year, such as health issues and farm issues. He knows what
"We know him in the Senate. His integrity means something to us as the only man who knows of a who is here," he said. "It's important."
"This last Congress updied to all the tough issues," he said. "It took a lot of courage. We showed that the United States can do this."
He praised the work the Senate had done on President
Honor Gorsuch's handling of the ratification period of the South Rights Amendment and on
the Supreme Court's decision.
legislation dealing with Middle East arms sales.
WE CAME out with a better energy bill than the President came up with," he said. "Our work on the Middle East arms sales was a step that helped the President at Camp David."
Byrd said the predominantly Democratic Senate had reduced President Carter's projected federal deficit for 2014, a year ahead of his own.
After the luncheon, Byrd got out his fiddle.
"What do you want to hear?" he asked. "A Scottish tune or a blue ures breakdown or a hymn?"
Roy shotten, "All of them," as the people in the audience clapped their hands.
The Senate Majority Leader played "Cripple Creek" and "My Bonny Lass" and then sang and played a final tune, "Amazing Grace," as the audience watched and tried to keentime.
AFTER HE was finished, the audience stood and applauded. Byrd tucked the fiddle under his chin for what seemed to be an encore. The crowd sat down, and as they did. Byd put the instrument in its case.
In Nashville, they say to always leave them wanting one more, he said as he clapped hands with Roy for a final salute.
Byrd was elected to the Senate after serving six years in the House. He is in his 20th year as a senator.
Cole warms KU with 'special night' concert
Natalie Cole stepped into a pool of blue light on the stage at Allen Field House Saturday night and sang, "I'd like to think this is a special night."
BY MELISSA J. THOMPSON
Reviewer
Cole swayed and sang with style before a KU crowd迎合 crowd of 10,900.
It was.
Appearing on the same bill of the concert, sponsored by SUA and Lewis Grey Productions, were Ashford & Simpson and Michael Henderson.
Cole's first number kept the crowd whistling and clapping, although it was an impressive fast song with intricate background vocals by her two back-up
SUCH INTRICATE singing, seemed a fruitless effort in the field house; the sound system at times garbled their words into mush.
But when Cole's band played the first few notes of familiar tunes, the audience knew what was coming—smooth crooning delivered effortlessly.
Cole moved easily from one number to another, barely pausing. She sang her current hit, "Melody," with energy, then stripped off her black and white jacket and moved into the first sultry notes of "Sophisticated Lady."
SHE PLAYED TO the audience, moving her hands across her hips seductively and singing, "I've Got Love." Even from the rafters of the field house, one could see her black and white shirt swaying and her skin gleaming with perspiration.
Then Cole and the back-up singers shifted into high gear to sing the Beatles "Lluy in the Sky with Diamonds"<sup>23</sup> Cole's voice was raised and sounded during some of the song's drawn-out phrases.
Cole surprised the audience with a jazzed-up rendition of Doris Day's 1956 hit, "Quira Seera, Sera," but, unlike Day, she delivered the song in such a blissy style that much of the original melody was lost. This song was probably the weakest part of her act.
Not all of the show emanated from the
stage. Natalie's fans were looking good, too. Only a few audience members were dressed in jeans or other casual clothes. Instead, the crowd wore plaid-patterned suitware were the fashion of the evening.
KANSAN Review
The costumes ranged from classy to bizarre. One woman wore a lavender silk brocade gown, with a silver furl stole and black velvet strap sandals. Her hair was crimped in tiny red and black marcel waves.
The men in the audience were just as fambayan by air, at a litre. One man, named Eugene, in the field of concert began, were a gray three-piece suit and a floor-length g Cape and carried a guitar.
THE TWO ACTS preceding Cole's wove a little of their own magic.
The first performer, Henderson, had some good moments. With a deep, smoky voice, he sang bedroom-type songs that had the crowd sweaving slowly in time to the temp.
Henderson's saxophonist played some marvelous solos. His music floated lazily from the stage, like the wisps of cigarette smoke floating up from the audience.
Ashford & Simpson's performance was less inspiring, although their movements compensated for their somewhat boring vocals. The two were dressed in lavender satin and gazy nylon. Their outfits literally covered the stage across the stage in exuberant舞 routine.
THE COUPLE'S SINGING was plaged by the same mushiness that married Cole's
Some of the lyrics were undecipherable to people not familiar with their music.
Even though Ashford & Simpson and Henderson kept everyone humming wiggling during the long wait, it was evident whom the audience had come to see. When Natalia finally stride on the stage, all other activity ceased; all eyes focused on her.
She gave the audience what it had come for—lots of smooth singing and good music. Nobody even seemed to mind when she started, and I felt really good singing “Be Thankful for What You Got.”
Wage-price limits unlikely to hurt KU
Last week, Carter announced a 7 percent voluntary limit on wage and present voluntary limits on wage immediately. However his proposal is mandatory for businesses that accept
Staff Reporter
By JAKE THOMPSON
The fiscal 1980 budget for the University of Kansas probably will not be affected by President Carter's recent policies, including the use of chemical engineer Dr. Dykes who
- don't see any way the guidelines would affect the University or the 1980 budget. "Dykes said, 'I don't think we could do that,' because we're under the lure already."
"I THINK it's still too premature to decide if there's anything specific that we will need to be," he said. "I think the vote will be very important, and come if the Council of Presidents decides to ask the Kansas Board of Regents to increase our request to the 7 percent tax."
Del Shanker, executive vice chancellor, said he did not foresee any direct effects, but did forsee possible indirect effects on the University.
It was not immediately clear whether the University, which accepts federal grants, would be required to comply. But said it was still too early to be sure.
Two weeks ago, the Council of
Presidents, a Board of Regents advisory group, delayed approval of a 7.5 percent increase in its request and said it would await Carter's announcement of wage and price guidelines. A 6.5 percent increase is already in the 1980 budget.
He said the council could request an 0.5 percent increase or could request authorization to shift funds from other fiscal 1980 and would increase P percent for fiscal 1980.
Sanktel added the additional 0.5 percent increase in wages would provide $165,000 in the 1890 budget request. Then the total increased for the University was $273,672.
"GIVEN WHAT the president said, it is 99 percent certain that the chancellor and other presidents would not ask the Regents for more than a 7 percent increase."
Dykes said he had not reached a decision on whether to support a 7 percent increase. He said he would discuss the increase with university presidents at their November 16 meeting. The Regents meeting is the following *da*
Dykes and Shankel said the University would comply voluntarily with the guidelines. Carter's proposal concerning government regulations indicated mandatory compliance.
Max Shor, representative for the U.S. Council on Wage and Price Controls, said
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Jayhawk ioa
The first Jayhawk Joy was held at 9:30 yesterday morning, with almost 400 runners taking part in the 5.8 mile race. The race, sponsored by the men's section were led Ted Krank, 27 minutes 32 seconds; Grover Hays, 28:17; and Jeff Hayes, 28:24. Winner in the women's section were Michelle Brown, 31:47; Karen Pitis, 31:52; and Mary Johnson, 33:11.