Thursday, Oct. 10, 1985 From Page One University Daily Kansan 5 Debt Continued from p.1 tinue to debate endlessly which fire extinguisher to use." "We're of course pleased with the margin," said White House spokesman Lamar Speakes. "We apologize for note as a step in the right direction." But Sen. Gary Hart, D-Colo., opposed the GOP-backed budget plan, saying it hit the poor the hardest. while exempting much of the military from cuts. But the large number of Democrats agreeing to the measure stood in contrast to the mostly Democratic filibuster against it and testified to how politically vulnerable senators feel on the issue. Senate Both of the balanced budget measures were attached to a bill to hike the federal borrowing authority from $1.8 trillion to $2 trillion. Action on that measure was shifted to next week, following Congress' Columbus Day recess. The Senate earlier rejected an alternative balanced budget amendment from Democrats, 59-40. Campaigning in Arlington, Va., President Reagan renewed his call for passage of the GOP-backed balanced-budget measure. Continued from p.1 but was not long compared to some of last year's meetings. In other action the Senate: ■ Killed a bill that would have limited the size and number of Senate elections posters that could be place in rooms and on bulletin boards of University buildings. *Returned to the Student Senate Rights Committee for reevaluation a bill that would redistribute Senate seats, increasing living groups!* representation and decreasing representation by University schools. *Stated in a resolution that the Senate opposed eliminating stop day, as members of the University Calendar Committee had suggested. ■ Reinstated Kristine Matt, journalism senator, to her Senate seat. Approved the hiring of Sarah Kempin, a 1985 graduate of the Kempin. School of Law, as a new attorney with Legal Services for Students. Allotted $1,000 to the Student Health Services Advisory Board to continue a health officers program in University living groups. ■ Tabled a bill that would finance the printing of an undergraduate philosophy journal until representatives of the Undergraduate Philosophy Club can attend the Senate meeting. but after the third day, it gets kind of old," Lawson said. Weather Continued from p. 1 However, some local merchants are smiling through the rain drops. Bob Karr, store manager at Gibson's, 2525 Iowa St., said sales of rain apparel were brisk. "We're selling just all kinds of rain wear — coats, boots, umbrellas, ponchos. "Karr said, "just anything you ean stav drw with." Karr said umbrellas were the hottest items going. "We just got a new shipment, and now they're half gone already," he said. "Now we're trying to find some more." Mark Shackelford, sales clerk at K-Mart, 3106 Iowa St., said the same was true there. Shackelford said that although such sales trends were predictable when the weather changed, the store seemed to be selling an unusual number of umbrellas and raincoats. "It's mainly students who are buying," he said. "They come back and don't always have everything they need." Firm covers spook tricks United Press International TOPEKA - For anyone fretting over Halloween pranksters, Kansas underwriters are offering cheap "spook insurance." For $2 a house or $5 a business, the Kansas Association of Life Underwriters is offering insurance policies that cover property cleanups in the event of Halloween mischief, the executive director of the underwriters' group said yesterday. Dan Molden, the executive director, said, "If somebody soaps your windows or throws trash in your yard or teepees your bushes, we have a group that goes around and cleans it up." Proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics organizations across the state. Molden said. This is the second year the underwriters' group has sold spook insurance. On Campus The Canterbury House will sponsor an Episcopal worship service at noon today in Dänforth Chapel. The Champions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Trail Room of the Kansas Union. the Christian Science College Organization will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in Danforth Chapel. The Biology Club will meet at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the Sunflower Room of the Union. The KU Women's Soccer Club will practice at 6 p.m. today and Monday at the soccer fields at 23rd and Iowa streets. **Ecumenical Christian Ministries will show "Places in the Heart" at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow to the ECM Building, 1204 Oread Ave.** Enjoy the warmth! Basic Sweats RUSSELL ATHLETIC $9.95 to $12.95 Spirited performance with an extra ounce of warmth! Russell sweats hold up to casual wear, workouts and washings. Youth and adult sizes, 13 wow colors, pants, crew tops, hooded tops. "Sporty things for sporty people...since 1947" The University of Kansas SORORITY RUSH INFORMATIONAL MEETING Thursday, Oct. 24 7:30 p.m. Kansas Union Ballroom Find out about the alternative of sorority life and how to register for the formal membership program. Rush 1986 Still A Classic ATTENTION VOLLEYBALL MANAGERS!! All individuals who are volleyball managers or those who don't have a team, need to attend the managers meeting: Monday, Oct. 14 6:15 p.m. North Gym, Robinson Center Must have a KU ID to enter Robinson. Recreation Services will be doing instant scheduling this year. On the night of the managers meeting, entry forms and instructions will be given out. All rosters and entry fees will be turned in during instant scheduling held October 15 and 16 from 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.in room 208 Robinson. First come, first serve basis. Individuals who do not enter a team before the October 16 deadline, will be put on a waiting list. All intramural leagues will begin on Monday, October 21. Recreational Services appreciates your cooperation with the instant scheduling. For more information, contact 208 Robinson or call 864-3546. HOG HEAVEN RIB SPECIAL All Rib dinners served with tater curl fries, pickles, bread and choice of side dish. Full Slab $8.95 (to go only) NO COUPONS ACCEPTED WITH THIS OFFER 719 MASSACHUSETTS OFFER GOOD TILL OCT. 31 Formerly Old Carpenter Hall Smokehouse—Same nice people—Same management LEE JEAN SALE Guy's LEE JEANS $1899 - Prewashed Gal's LEE JEANS - Zipper or Button Fly - Reg. to $28 $5 OFF - Includes Entire Stock - Black Denim Included - Sizes 1-20 TODAY THRU SUNDAY ONLY PLUS: PLUS: Guy's or Gal's Pre-Washed LEE JEANS $1299 - Slight Irregulars Great Selection - Reg. to $36 Limited Supply