University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, October 31, 1973
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Goverment Is 'Nobody's Business'
By JOHN CRICHTON
Karen Beringer
With our country in the midst of a nervous breakdown, and the electorate gasping for normality, much of our attention is focused on the activities in Washington D.C.
As a result, it has become increasingly difficult for our national leaders to venture in hanky-panky with affairs of the Republic. Tattletales such as Common Cause and Nader's Raiders make it their business to put our leaders on guard. What used to be
However, as to Toby Moffett's book, "Nobody's Business," published by Chatham Press, Inc., points out, we need to focus some of our attention on the agency and state legislatures. And as to state legislatures are one of the most important institutions that have been neglected by public opinion. And as is the case with most government institutions, lack of information is the cause for lack of interest. The book is a guide to how to obtain the information.
their private interest is now public information; the closed door activities of government is open to more scrutiny than ever before.
In April, 1971, Ralph Nader asked Moffett
organize a group of citizens in Connecticut to lobby for legislative reform and to do a General Assembly Project based on the work done in Washington, "Nobody's Business" is a step by step account of the work Moffett's group, the Connecticut Citizen's Action Group (CCAG) did. It also asks legislators to put their legislators on the run.
The most amazing aspect of this mammoth project is that it succeeded. At the time of its inception, there were no disclosure or thorough freedom of information regarding the legislators, not one way required to cooperate in disseminating information. Yet, this team of highly motivated citizens didn't let a few stubborn legislators or the lack of disclosure laws stop the project. For months they worked with members of the committee profiles, and two weeks before the Nov. 7th elections that were available to the voters.
After 18 months of organizing low paid and unpaid workers to wade through newspaper morgues, state libraries, interviews with representatives, senators, their opponents and constituents, the CCAG produced the most comprehensive profile of state legislators conceivable. It included in its report a wide range of statements, accountability to voters, finances, attendance, voting records and much more.
Moffett's book is extremely valuable to any aspiring political intruder. He puts
Diversions
ALQ REST ON THE WESTERN FRONT - Classic war
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DELTA, CO. - Winnipeg, Man. - A sociologist with masters in
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and William Tumanyer, Temple University; Honorary
Professor in Sociology at Morgan Stanley.
b. m. Saturday, December 30th--Shewing with "Joe Kidd" k.
b. star Clint Eastwood, Summit Five-in-1k.
c. star Randy Quaid, Summit Five-in-1k.
KAY and JOHN take the kids to a kiddie pool and kid spa at KAY and JOHN THE CAT--Ailene I. AND THE TREAT--a Gift of Diane Washburn "double glow" washcloth that doubles as double sunscreen.
feature. The other movie is "Girl Little Indian," a Garrett Leighton movie at HELLLOHSEA — an a-driver movie. THE LEGEND OF HELLLOHSEA — an a-driver movie.
THE LEFTHANDED GUN- Arboree Pat's Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5, Wooldock.
MONSTER MARATHON - A series of monster movies in great Great Pumpkin's big day, Wednesday illiterate, Hillier III.
Hillerset J
SCLALAW-A - Starring Kirk Douglas. Begins Thursday
THE TIME MACHINE—From the novel by R. W. Gellat
of CLASS-IX-VII in Lawrences, Hillcrest II
(1950) and Hewlett-Packard II.
TOCALLE OF CLAS-SES, 10 in Lawyer, Hillelstein II (H) and 9 in Lawyer, Yitzchik I (I), one is the Case Owen Waltham scored the country with a 7-3 victory. The other was Waltham scored the country with a 6-3 victory.
HELLO. OUT THE HERE and THIS PROPERTY IS CONDENED. Two one act play, Baskater Theater. 8 NIGHT. ONE FLEE OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST-KEI EXPERIMENTAL Theatre. 8 p.m. Nov. 1 to Nov. 10. EXPERIMENTAL
permanent Theater 8 p.m. Nov. 1 to Nov. 10, Ex-
perimental Theater
MATRIX
**CONCERT ENSEMBLE - From the Soviet Union. Counties in Tennessee.**
*Admit, 5 p.m. Nov. 3. Swanky Rebuttal Hall. Fee, $100.*
*Concert at the HALO Hall. Fee, $250.*
*AT the HALO Hall. Costume Ball, 7:10 to 12:18.*
**CONCERT CHOREA - Burk Allen, conductor.** 3 p.m. Nov. 3.
Transcendental Meditation
as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Introductory Lecture
TODAY
Forum Room
Kansas Union
7:30 p.m.
LEVELS OF REST Change in METABOLIC RATE
During TRANSCEDENTAL MEDITATION oxygen consumption and metabolic rate markedly decrease indicating a deep state of rest.
REFERENCE:
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
FEBUARY 1972
WALLACE, BENSON-USA
about working with other community groups such as the League of Women Voters
Time (Hours)
perspective on many of the difficult and overlooked elements of organizing.
HALLOWEEN PARTY RED DOG INN Wednesday Oct. 31 JERRY WOOD GROUP
All the beer you can drink
Don't forget—Saturday Nov. 3—Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids. Buy your advance tickets at Kief's and the Red Dog. Be sure to register for the free 1964 Cadillac give-away!
"Part of our problem was the expectations of the workers," Moffett told. "Being 'Nade' the Raiders for a summer season, and having the idea of the druggers involved in raiding,"
Admission $2.00 per person
He has written about ways to make the most of local press, and details how public service announcements can be improved upon. And his most helpful ideas are those
If you plan to invade your state house, don't do it without first reading "Nobody's Business." It is fraught with ideas that will result in teeth-clenching smiles from all your legislators. But, more importantly, it is a plan that nurtured open government in Connecticut and which will work anywhere as long as motivated citizens are behind it.
RANCH PRODUCTIONS & WICHITA STATE present Cheech and Chong with special guest star Jimmy Spheeris Sunday, Nov. 4
Sunday, Nov. 4
7:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Earthshine in Topeka or at the door, Henry Levitt Arena in Wichita
celebrates Halloween with 45° schooners
all day and night on Wednesday, October 31
Special Feature attraction: Girls are invited to wear costumes that night and the girl with the most revealing costume will receive free beer from 9-12
(Judged by bartenders)
Sweaters and sweater sets that will knock your eyes out We've always loved sweaters, and this year we've got more great items in stock than ever before. You've got to stop in to check them out ski sweaters, sleeveless cardigans, patterns, whatever. You'll love it.
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