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84th Year, No. 69
The University of Kansas—Lawrence, Kansas
HEW Review Of KU Employment Is Overdue
Friday. December 7.1973
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Ford Sworn In as 40th Veep
WASHINGTON (AP) - Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the nation's 40th vice president last night, becoming the first man to become under the Constitution's 25th Amendment.
As President Nixon stood at Ford's side and Mrs. Ford held the Bible, Chief Justice Warren E. Burger administered the 71-word oath in the House chamber. Among those present were the Cabinet, members of the Senate, the Court justices and the diplomatic corps.
The four Ford children were in the distinguished visitors' gallery and the musical gallery.
In a brief speech stressing the hope for national unity that has been his theme since his nomination, Ford said he saw neither Republicans nor Democrats in the cham-
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"At this moment of visible and living unity," Ford said, "I see only Americans.
"I SEE AMERICANS who love their country, Americans who work and sacrifice for their country and their children. I see Americans who pray without ceasing for peace among all nations and for harmony at home."
In prepared remarks for the Senate afterward, Ford said he was grateful to senators for confidence they expressed "in their belief that our leadership will meet new challenges without the extremes
AFTERWARD, THE FULL House and spectators jamming the public galleries applauded as Ford himself entered the chamber and joined Speaker Carl Albert on
Ford, who once was House Republican leader, had served in the same chamber for 25 years.
Republicans broke into applause as the electronic vote counters on each end of the house chamber hit an absolute majority of 218 votes for Ford's confirmation.
Ford was sworn in just over an hour after the House, by a 387 to 35 vote, completed Congress' confirmation of his nomination as vice president.
During an internship between the confirmation and the swearing-in ceremony, Ford went to the White House to deliver his confirmation resolution to
When he returned to the House for the ceremony, Ford, accompanied by Nixon, was greeted with enthusiastic cheers, and he came from Democrats as well as Republicans.
Ford took the oath sollemly until he
tumbled on the words near the end and
then went away.
Most of the House debate on Ford's nomination had been in his favor.
of passion and partisanship that have
brought less sturdily republics to ruin."
Eccentric Gifts in Local Shops
By PEGGY SCOTT
Kansan Staff Reporter
Both items are available at Faces and Trees, 1919 W. 24th St.
Looking for a Christmas present for that father who has everything? Get him something he'd never expect - his very own full size bubble gum machine. He doesn't chew gum? Well, try an American flag-painted milk can.
If you are looking for something a little smaller, but still an authentic piece of Americana, check out Haas Imparts, 1029 Massachusetts St. They have cardlesticks made from spoils taken from New Hampshire linen mills, according to Mrs. E. P. Haas. The spoils have been left in their original condition, she saws.
to get international gifts, don't bother to travel. Here in Lawrence you can find Mexican tin lampshades, Indian cabela (at faces and Trees), Columbia straw cabela (at backs) and bamboo bamboo (at Bash, 12 E, 8th $I.), or a Monolonial cookin' not at Haas Imports).
clothing this year, Toys are the big items, she says.
Most Lawrence merchants say that their shipments of Christmas items haven't been affected by the energy shortage. An exception is Harry Kroeger of the Mercantile House, who still awaiting an order of Chinese woks (the Chinese equivalent to the skillet).
Except for a drop in sales of outdoor tree lights, Lawrence store managers say they haven't noticed any change in buying habits this year because of the energy crisis. According to Vera Kennedy, catalog supervisor at J.C. Penney's, 830 Massachusetts St. there hasn't been a noticeable increase in sales of heavy
"Usually there's a certain craze," she says. "This year it's the Putt-Putt game."
THE VICE PRESIDENCY had been vacant for just over two months following Spirul. Agnew's resignation before he was appointed the lowest Oct. 10 to a federal tax evasion charge.
The railroad set, made by mattel, features a wind-up engine, a departure from energy-consuming battery or current operated sets.
Ford was the first man to become vice president under the 25th Amendment's machinery which calls for nomination by a vote of confirmation by both the House and Senate.
Novelty tree ornaments at Gibson's Discount Center, 2525 Iowa St. are paint-by-
number angels and manager scenes. Vera Hadi, a Gibson's employee, says there may be an increase in sales of ornaments that number of items have also been selling well, she says.
To set a precedent, the House set aside six hours of debate on Ford's confirmation regardless of whether that much time would be needed.
Electric appliances are selling well at Malott's Hardware, 736 Massachusetts St., according to Darwin Malott. "Those don't really start selling until the hands get frantic about two weeks before Christmas," he says.
After his nomination, Ford invited a full investigation by Congress of his past to seek answers about the allegations.
Happiness Is Newest Commodity In Short Supply, Professor Says
By JOHN BROOKS Kansan Staff Reporter
The energy crisis has resulted in a shortage of happiness for some people in the United States, according to Maynard Lewis, an economic psychology at the University of Kansas.
Some people will have to go through severe roadjustition to cope with the crisis.
"We have led a rather affluent life both in terms of materials and energy," he said, "and to lose those resources creates great pain. We must learn, and, in some cases, severe depression."
psychological principle of "negative constructs," said, and is the situation experienced by women at universities.
THE IDEA FALLS under the
Shelley teaches a course on the psychology of satisfaction which deals with those factors that lead to and detract from human happiness.
Shelly said that people derived satisfaction from driving their cars, but that the energy crisis detracted from this source of happiness.
The forecasted increase in unemployment and the expense of some forms of home entertainment will force some individuals to still other sources of satisfaction, he said.
and conversation and interaction between people will all probably increase as sources
"PEOPLE ARE GOING to have to rely more on home entertainment," he said. "Such things as watching television, reading mystery and science fiction books
He said the cost of paper had nearly doubled in the last 10 years and would probably double again within the next three or four years. He added that books would become more expensive and that newspapers would probably decrease in size.
much exposure as a vice presidential candidate who campaigns for election.
Ford was elected to the House in 1948 and unseated crusade Republican Leader Charles A. Hallock in 1965 with the help of a reform group of young Republicans.
HE LED REPUBLICAN opposition to the late Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society programs and then hered all but a few of Nixon's programs through the House.
Ford generally supported the President's programs not only because he was House Republican Leader but because, he said, the president addressed the same beliefs and philosophies.
The late Sen. Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan was one of the men who influenced Ford's early political career and made him an internationalist.
Ford consistently ford a strong U.S. defense as a keystone to international relations.
He generally opposed high federal spending and federal programs to force industry to make inroads.
FORD VOTED IN favor of nearly all major civil rights bills but drew civil rights organizations' condemnation for voting against busing and seeking to soften the Voting Rights Act of 1970 and open housing provisions in 1968.
Ford also supported Nixon's efforts to bring detente with the Soviet Union and mainland China and joined other top House leaders in visiting China last year.
As early as 1965, he called for bombing of military targets in Hanoi and Haiphong to bring the Vietnam war to a rapid end. He contended the Jan. 27 cease-fire following Nixon's blitz bombing in December proved he had been right.
He consistently voted for environmental measures including clean air and water bills and voted for basic consumer protection measures.
Ford has said his major job as vice president will be to become "a calm communicator and ready conciliator" to President Obama in the conference between the White House and Congress.
Jet Dogfight Mars Shaky Mideast Truce
By the Associated Press
Israel and Egyptian warplanes battled the Gull of Suez Threat and each day a new attack.
Both Israel and Egypt officially reported the jet dogfight over the Suez front but differed on its outcome. Each side said it one enemy plane and lost none of its own.
Qualified military sources in Tel Aviv said the Egyptian 1st Army, formerly stationed in defensive positions around Cairo, had moved into a circle around the Israeli bridgehead on the western side of the Suez Canal.
The semicircle extends from Israelia in the north to south of Suez City, the sources said. But they added the Israelia still maintain freedom of movement across the canal, and Egyptian movements do not affect Israeli supply routes.
Agnaset the escalating military conflict, prospects for convening a peace conference in Geneva were in doubt. But Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger told a Washington news conference he still expected the conference to go ahead as scheduled.
Israeli officials announced that Defense Minister Moshe Dayan would go to Washington to discuss the impasse with Kissinger.
Egypt's position on whether to attend the Dec. 18 session was officially vague and talks between Israeli and Egyptian officials remained stalemated.
Both Egyptian and Israeli spokesmen reported mounted raisons on the Suez
"Tension on the battlefront is increasing
while Israeli procrastination is obstructing all constructive efforts toward establishing peace," Egyptian government spokesman Ahmed Anis said.
In Tel Aviv, the influential newspaper Haaretz quoted senior observers as saying the military situation on the Suez front is "most serious" and Israel would not tolerate a war of attrition under the cause of a cease-fire.
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Kissinger Says Mideast Talks Should Continue
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger expressed doubts about the seriousness of the escalating military activity in the Middle East yesterday and predicted that an Arab-Iraqi peace conference would start on schedule.
He explained the rise in military activities in terms of a built-in set of tensions which exist in the current cease-fire situation.
On other matters, Kissinger made these points:
—A study by the State Department legal staff has concluded that recently passed war powers legislation which allows the U.S. to deploy an military force doesn't apply to Vietnam.
—In a continuing effort to reinforce the strength of the State Department, several personnel have been placed on leave.
Review Power OKd By University Council
The student body president will be able to review legislation passed by the Student Senate if a Senate Code amendment passed by the University Council yesterday is passed by the University Senate in the spring.
If the senate passes the amendment, all enactments, petitions and resolutions passed by the senate would be received by the state legislature body within one week of their passage.
The president would then have the option of signifying his approval of the action by signature or of indicating his disapproval by issuing a written statement, including reasons, to the chairman of the Student Executive Committee.
If the president stated his disapproval, the measure would be placed on the agenda of the next senate meeting for reconsideration. A vote of two-thirds of the Senate would be necessary to enact the measure over the president's disapproval.
Buckley said yesterday that the purpose of the amendment was to give the president a chance to voice his opposition to actions taken by the senate.
The amendment was introduced to the senate by Mert Buckley, Wichita senior and member of the Senate.
"The only real control the president has is 'personal persuasion,' Buckley said, "In short, the president takes the heat for what he does but has no means of defense."
After extended discussion, the University Council defeated an amendment to Article IX of the Senate Code which concerned the election of members to the University Senate Executive Committee (SenEx). A subsequent amendment that called for two-year terms for SenEx members. Members presently serve one-year terms.
The second reason Buckley gave for his proposal of the amendments is that he wanted to "enforce the senator."
He said that when the senate was considered legislation the president might veto, it would be more likely to give the legislation more careful consideration.
A proposal to allow students participating in the junior year abroad program to have grades for the entire year's work recorded as credit or no credit was passed by the council. The proposal, submitted by J. A. Lowe, an associate professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, applies to foreign study programs sponsored jointly by KU and the University of Colorado.
A recommendation to restrict smoking in University buildings was also debated by the
In other business, the council tabled a recommended change to the Faculty Senate regulations that would add an article about submitting salute leaves for faculty members.
Gas rationing won't come before March,
said William Simon, energy director.
in testimony yesterday before the Senate Government Operations Committee. Simon indicated the start of a rationing program might take even longer, if a decision to ration is made. Such a decision will be made this month, Simon said.
Sen. Henry Jackson, D-Wash., the Senate's most influential policy maker on energy matters, told Simon the nation was wasting a million barrels of oil
Kansas utilities estimated damage near
$3.75 million from Tuesday's ice storm.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. raised its estimate of damage from the storm to $3 million. Kansas Power and Light Co. stuck to an estimate of $750,000 damage to its facilities, although it may be some time before a full assessment can be made.
Southwestern. Bell said service would be restored to most areas by this weekend, KPI, said the company expects to have electric power restored to
Record monthly increase in fuel costs drove wholesale prices up sharply in November.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said that over-all energy prices saired by a record 19.3 per cent. Prices of farm products and processed foods and feeds, in billions of dollars, rose by 0.2 per cent.
Wholesale prices rose despite a decline in farm product prices, the government said. The Wholesale Price Index, a barometer of the types of consumer price increases that are to come in the months ahead, rose 1.8 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Petrochemicals, in short supply at home, are being exported above 1972 levels.
Petrochemicals, which are derived from petroleum and natural gas, are vital to the manufacture of such varied products as drugs, plastics and
The U.S. drug industry, a big user of petrochemicals, warned last week that domestic shortages could put medicines in short supply this winter. Manufacturers of other products dependent on petrochemicals have issued similar warnings of cutbacks.
Some industry sources said exports continued to exceed 1972 levels because of higher prices abroad.
Haig mentioned 'devil theory' in account of in-house discussions about gap in tape.
With that, U.S. District Judge John J. Sircra adjourned his tapes hearing until experts come up with a more technical answer for the buzz that wiped out 18 minutes of a crucial Watergate conversation taped in President Nixon's office.
The tests, now being conducted, should be finished next week, he said.
The tests, now being conducted, should with him a Alexander Hag, Nixon's top assistant of two tones was the one who answered his existence of that two tones was that he thought was that one was caused by Miss Woods "and then, perhaps, some sinister source had come in and applied the other energy source and taken care of the information on that tape."
After court, Haig strongly indicated he believed Rose Mary Woods was the cause of the 18-minute gap.
Truckers continued intermittent blockades which have ended Ohio traffic for 3 days.
After highway patrol officers and drivers scuffled briefly on Interstate 70 east of Columbus, about 300 drivers voluntarily climbed into their rigs and ran across the road.
Kansas teamsters won't participate in any blocking protest of high fuel prices or reduced speed limits, Kansas Teamsters officials said.
Four Chicago 7 'conspirators' were freed on contempt of judge who convicted them.
In freeing lawyer William Kunster and defendants Dellinger, Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, Judge Edward Gignoux criticized what he called the "continuous conduct" of the defendants at the original trial but he refused to rule in a case where no defense had been or often antagonistic" actions of Judge Julius Hoffman and the prosecutors.