'Paradise Club' owner irritated
Rv BRUCE A. WELLS
Staff Writer
TOPEKA—A recently passed Shawnee county resolution that restricts the licensing of the county's massage parlors appears to have rubbed at least one parlor owner the wrong way.
After the Shawnee County Commission passed the 32-page resolution Aug. 1, Bob Calvert, owner of Sandy's Deli, agreed to participate.
Calvert is one of about seven parlor owners operating on Towne Road, south of Toecka's city limits.
"It's a moral issue more than a legal one," Calvert said recently.
He said the county commissioners had over-reached to audience sentiments at a public hearing the day of the
Two message-parlor-related prostitution convictions earlier this year didn't help the commissioners' attitudes.
HOWEVER, CALVERT said that the county had no reason to interfere with his business and that the prostitution convictions should not result in a crack-down on massage parlors.
"Two prostitution arrests in three years—I don't consider that a terrible record," he said. "The county is trying to pick up areas that the state won't touch. All the resolution does is just slove people into another business."
Although Calvert is attacking the county's action in court, his club is no longer a massage parlor because of the resolution's guidelines. Officially, he said, his small business is now a "rap parlor," where people come to talk about their problems privately with a counselor of their choice.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS had approved a section of the legislation forbidding messages between members of the opposite sex, but a county judge questioned the constitutionality of that section and ordered it temporarily voided. The rest of the resolution, however, remains in effect.
order for one section of the resolution. The validity of the other restrictions will be decided later.
Other sections include limiting parlor hours to 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and requiring an examination for parlor employees about aspects of human anatomy and physiology.
Calvert said that his rap parlor was open 24 hours and that no legal action had been taken against him. Other witnesses told him he was assaulted.
“There are no laws controlling us now,” he said. “We’re going to continue for 24 hours regardless of what the or-
Although Calvert's business remains open, he was critical of the county's handling of the licensing examination portion of the resolution. The examinations are administered by the county health department.
"The way I feel about it is it's all a big joke," he said.
"The way I treat it is it s's an a nug o joke," he
OFFICIALS AT the health department weren't laughing,
but they agreed that the testing procedures were far from
complete.
Problems started two weeks ago when one of Calvert's employees attempted to take the exam. After paying a $100 fee required for the test, the employee studied the contents and then refused to complete it.
The employee said she thought that the health department had not provided enough information to prepare her for the exam.
The list of reference materials they gave me were all on
hold at the library," she said, "I think I was misled. I knew I couldn't pass it when I saw it."
According to Harry Holzle, who is directing the new program, Calvert's employee could have used the reference material in the library. His department had put it on hold for that purpose, he said.
CONCERNING THE test's difficulty. Holzle agreed that it required study but said only experience would improve
"They would need to study before they applied," he said.
"There is nothing we can use as a guide. I don't know of any."
Holzle said the judge's restraining order affecting massages between members of the opposite sex probably eliminated the main reason the county commissioners will pass a new law requiring sanitary inspections, he said.
Some contusion remains about the test, however.
Originally, Holzle said, commissioners allowed half of the test.
I'll use italics for some.
*Some contusion remains about the test, however.*
But County Commission Chairman Mary Bogart and last week that she has been under the impression that the entire county is being asked to pay.
"THE LICENSEMENT was a new approach." she *did.* "I thought we were going to refine the entire amount."
Although Bogart was reluctant to comment on the issue because of the pending legal action, she said the commission would allow the fees to be returned if the applicant failed the exam.
Ioqart could not explain how the $100 figure was arrived at, except that some of it went toward administrative costs.
Another public hearing on the issue of Shawnee County massage nurkers is scheduled for Oct. 1.
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. 89, No. 21 Monday, September 25, 1978
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Library addition below ground surfaces again
Staff Reporter
By EVIE LAZZARINO
A solution to the library squeeze-a student developed underground addition to Wiley's library.
James Seaver, professor of history and chairman of the University Senate Library Committee, said yesterday the proposal would be up for discussion soon.
"We haven't discussed the proposal since May," Seaver said. "But, it will be on the committee's agenda very soon, probably within a week or so."
The underground addition was proposed as an alternative to West Watson, which is a former university science libraries. In the proposal for a new library, Watson eventually would house humanities materials and administrative offices on the site of the Military Science building.
THE STUDENTS' proposal for an underground addition to Watson was presented to Ron Calgaard, vice chancellor of the University, Skunkel, executive vice chancellor in May.
Sommer said yesterday that the proposal would be sent to Allen Wiechert, director of facilities planning. He said the proposal would further study before he could give an opinion.
I 'probably will be more involved in this matter if Wiechert and his staff are interested in it,' Shankel said. 'I don't know if an underground library could be esthetically pleasing or not, but the idea will be studied.'
One of the architecture students who proposed and designed the plans, Jim Miller, Kellerton, Iowa, senior, he thought the administration took the plans
"I JUST DON'T think that type of
adaptive had been thought before." MILKY
He said an addition to Watson, rather than a separate library, would help students.
"On the one hand, I can see justifications for a technical library located close to Marvin and Malot," he said. "However, I feel very strongly that a university needs its library identified as the university library." Miller said he and Mike Summers were搞定 the 287,000-square foot addition, which would add two floors under the ground in front of Watson.
Robert Gould, Lawrence architect and former assistant professor of architecture and urban design, helped design the proposal.
Jubilance
Jayhawks, runs off the field after KU's 28-42 victory over nationally ranked UCLA. Game see stories and page photos 61.
Showing the joy of an upset, Mike Gay, offensive tackle for the
Med students await tuition ruling
By DEB RIECHMANN
Staff Reporter
They are waiting for Shawnee County District Judge William Carpenter to dismiss or send to court a lawsuit that would block an about 300 percent increase in tuition that Med Center students are facing this year.
Students at the University of Kansas Medical Center, some facing years of practice in Kansas or a death in their home country, will be able to continue their studies.
The students expected the judge to rule Friday on a banana Board of Regents request to dismiss the suit, but no decision has been made.
Gerald Jesierch, attorney for the 234 second-and-third-year medical students, said that he did not know why a decision was not made Friday, but that he assumed the suit was under advisement.
Mike Davis, University general counsel, said he expected to know in about a week whether the suit would go to court.
IF CARPENTER decides that a jury will hear the case,
After the Regents increased medical school tuition to about $5,000 a year for Kansas residents and $8,000 a year for non-residents, two scholarships were offered to students who would agree to practice in医患 underserved areas.
The state Department of Health and Environment released a report last week that said the Kansas City, Kan., area was the only area in Kansas that was not underserved.
students will be fighting a tuition increase that is cited as the highest of any state-supported tuition in the nation this year.
The scholarships were offered to encourage Med Center graduates to practice in Kansas, but students say they think they are being forced to either pay the high tuition or repain in the state.
Sharon Probaha, president of the Medical Student Assembly, said, "The students aren't opposed to practicing medicine."
the students don't like the tactics used to get people to sign up for the scholarships."
THE STUDENTS objected to the rate of the increase,
and forced students to seek financial relief from
the school.
The average medical school student in the country, she said, paid about $1,400 a year for his medical education. Her tuition this year is about $4,000, she said, about $2,400 more than last year's.
If the case reaches the court and the verdict is in favor of the students, the state probably will appeal the decision.
If, however, the verdict favors the state, sudents have more legal expenses might have to back down. Kay Jenkins said the case would be a tough one.
"We don't have the money now to do that because we have just raised the money for what's going on now." she
For the editors
Staff photo by RANDY OLSON
HILL Roy, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, takes notes as Republican opponent Nancy Landon Kassabone speaks. The candidates spoke and answered questions from voters.
State editors hear Rov. Kassebaum
Staff Renorter
By TIM SHEEHY
U. S. Senate candidates Bill Roy and Nancy Landon Kass楚au vied for the approval of Kansas newpaperpaperman Aaron Kansai Editors Day at the Kansas Union
Editors and publishers from across the state met for the event, sponsored by the William Allen White School of Journalism. In addition to the joint appearance by Roy and Kasschaue, Frank "Busy" Doy Jr, late editor of the Jewish County Register, was inducted to the Newspaper Editors Hall of Fame.
Both candidates made brief opening statements and answered questions from the newsmen.
KASSERBAUM URGED the editors to examine what was at stake, saying the time bad come to determine the proper course of action. "You said that she didn't have the experience of Roy, but that her understanding of the issues and her ability to listen to public opinion was important," she said.
In his opening statements, Roy said he represented the point of view of Kansas. He cited his years as a U.S. Representative and the legislation he initiated in Congress, but said he should be judged by the quality of his experience, not the experience.
Roy, who received most of the questions from the editors, was asked how he would carry out his support of 100 percent parity for farm prices.
"Parity will have to be achieved primarily through the market place," Roy said. "There will never be a time when the president will pass a bill achieving parity, thereby telling consumers prices will rise."
Roy advocated the use of government production controls and market quotas as well as the selling of exported wheat at parity prices.
Both candidates said they were in favor of negotiating the upcoming SAFT II agreement from a position of power, but Kassebaum said a time could come
when senators would have to vote "no" on defense appropriations.
"My qualifications as a senator are not relevant to my net worth," Kassebaum replied.
Kassbaum was asked by a KU student whether the fact that she was a millionaire would hinder her work as a senator.
Kassebaum's net worth is $2.04 million,
according to figures released up by her
accountant.
She also said she saw no need to put her money into a blind trust should she be elected.
"WE CAN'T continue to make our foreign policy only on the strength of our arsenal," Kassaeba said, "but on our ideology also.
At one point, Roy was asked where party difference could be discerned, because, according to the questioner, his positions on right to work laws and national health care are similar to his Republican opponent's.
LAST WEEK, James Maber, Conservative party candidate for the Senate, issued a complaint to Del Brinkman, dean of the School of Journalism, because of Maber's exclusion from the program.
"I'm just saying that my position is consistent with the people of Kansas," Roy said. "S Solutions don't have a big Democrat presence, and they on them; our solutions."
Earlier in the program, Boyd became the third member of his family to be inducted into the Kansas Newpaper Editors Hall of Fame.
Brinkman said yesterday that he told Mehr the program was not designed as an interview, but rather as issues but rather as a chance for the editors to form a better impression about Brinkman's work.
Calder Pickett, KU professor of journalism, said during induction ceremonies that Boyd should be remembered not only for his contribution to his profession, but also for his humanity and service to his community.
Schneider running on political record
Staff Reporter
By TIM SHEEHY
Incentumb Attorney General Curt Schneider said Friday that candidates for his office should run on their platform and not be influenced over which they have no control.
Schneider, who is running for re-election, made his comments in reference to Republican candidate Robert Stephan's remarks that he would try to abolish the state parole board and reinstate the death penalty in Kansas.
Schneider also responded to recent remarks made by Stephan, who said he would use the terrorist threats law of Israel and party if threatened to use violence.
"The these are strictly legislative and executive matters," Schneider said. "The attorney general can advise or lend a support on these matters, but he has no power to do so."
Stephan has said that he is concerned about the apparent growth of the Nazi party in the Kansas City, Kan., area.
Scheinerd said he thought the candidates should run on a platform of issues related to the attorney general's role in the case, which he recorded on his record as attorney general. He said Stephan should limit himself to criticisms of the way the office had been handled.
"The JOB of the attorney general is to hand out legal opinions and give legal advice, but he can't criticize those who have done a good job." Schleicher said.
"I don't think the Nazis are threatening to infiltrate Kansas," Schneider said. "But if anyone violates the terrorist laws, whether he is a Black Panther, a Nazi or anyone else, he will be prosecuted to the fullest extent."
Schneider charged Stephan with making contradictory statements to the press. In Clay Center, Schneider said, Stephan said he did not think the attorney general should prosecute misdemeanner campaign finance violations, but in Wichita he said he would enforce the regulations to the full extent.
SCHNEIDER SAID he thought Stephen's remarks in Clay Center were about his prosecution last year of State Sen. Ross Doyen for finance violations.
"I think Stephen could have found something better to talk about because the law states the attorney general is the person responsible for carrying finance laws." Schneider said.
Schreider said a statement issued last year by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation encouraging the lessening of penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana was consistent with his views.
"We have prosecutors who won't prosecute, judges who won't convict and as a result, officers who won't arrest," Schneider said.
Scheider said he had found that the laws in some cases were being used on a discriminatory basis to proscribe persecution for those who did not like. He said that lessening the penalty for marjuria possession would make enforcement more efficient and cost less.
SCHNEIDER DEFENDED his decision earlier this year to have the Supreme Court rule on the constitutionality of the restaurant club act passed by the Legislature last session. He said that proponents and opponents of the bill had appealed to him for a quick ruling.