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Wednesday, March 19, 1975
University Dally Kansan
KBI director confirmed
TOPEKA-William L. Albott, who two months ago was appointed as director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (AP) and his new duties as director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (AP)
Albott, 53, was unanimously confirmed Tuesday for the KBI post by the Kansas Senate.
Kevin He had worked for 33 years in the patrol and had planned to retire and manage a mobile home park in Topeka.
Oil, gas rates probed
WASHINGTON—Federal investigations of fuel prices indicate that propane gas users in rural areas were overcharged at least $80 million during the last heating season, a spokesman for the Federal Energy Administration (FEA) said Monday.
The overcharges may run to more than $200 million by the time the FEA probe is completed, the spokesman said.
The FEA said it already had forced propane suppliers to roll back propane purchases of more than $10 million by threatening legal action. The inquiry has been underway for over a year.
The customs service said that more than 30 U.S. and foreign companies, including oil producers, suppliers and oilers were involved.
Mining controls passed
WASHINGTON—The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday to impose staff federal environmental and reclamation controls on the stingray industry.
By a 333 to 86 vote, the House approved a bill almost identical to the one President Gerald R. Ford voted last December. The vote was well above the Republican majority.
The bill would ban strip mining wherever the disturbed land couldn't be completely reclaimed. It also would impose a reclamation tax of up to 35 cents a ton on coal to finance a program to clean up lands ravaged by strip mining.
Changes in 2 state offices killed
TOPEKA (AP) — The Kansas House and Senate voted Tuesday to leave the offices of state treasurer and insurance company, which they must make them responsive by the governor.
The Senate rejected Gov. Robert F. Bennett's executive orders to change the method for selecting the two state officials by identical 32-7 votes. About two hours earlier, the House also voted to reject the orders.
The Senate approved Bennett's other six reorganization orders, as the House had made.
The approved reorganization orders will:
Divorce the state Board of Tax Appeals from the state Department of Revenue and Finance.
- Abolish the state Podiary Board of Exeminers and Transfer its function to the State Podiary Board.
-Abolish the state Office of Emergency Medical Services and transfer its functions to the Department of Health and Environment.
-Abolish the 24-member Governor's Committee on Criminal Administration and replace it with a new 17-member committee.
- Create a new Department of Economic Development to be headed by a cabinet-level leader.
Abolish the state Education Commission and transfer its functions to the state government.
Sci-fi film series in great demand
A science fiction film series produced by the University of Kansas is receiving international attention, James Gunn, series coordinator, said Monday.
BY ROBERT A. GAVIN
Kansan Staff Reporter
"The films go all around the world," Gunn said. "They are some of the most sought after films in the University. They are a very successful series as far as demand goes. During the school year, they are all practically booked on solidly."
"The Literature of Science Fiction," a set of nearly a dozen instructional films, is the film series in existence featuring lectures, discussions and interviews by leading writers and editors, according to Gunn, professor of English and journalism.
"There isn't anything like it anywhere else in the country," Gunn said. "I think there is nothing that any university in the country has done like that. The films are used mainly in classes as an auxiliary material for a science fiction class."
GUNN AND ALEX LAZZARINO, former director of the Extremal Independent Study Center (EISC) of the Division of Continuing Education, created the series in 1969 in response to a proposed high school extension course.
"Why not put a course on science fiction on film?" Gunn asked. "There really were no qualified teachers. Nobody had studied it in college. There was a great interest as an academic subject but also a great deal of beidermorning on what to do."
A middle ground was taken in having prominent writers lecture and discuss on film aspects of science fiction they felt strongly about, Gunn said.
He said the format would have the advantage of providing material about science fiction as well as being the creation of the people who write science fiction.
Other advantages included the placing of science fiction literature on film, having the writers talk about their trade and getting involved with the writers before they died, he said.
HOWEVER, PROBLEMS WITH MONEY and film knowledge emerged.
"We didn't really know a great deal about him," Gunn said. "We learned as we went alone."
Without an adequate budget, it was impossible to direct authors on how the
material was to be presented, Gunn said. The series is uneven as far as professional polish he, said.
John Glynn, producer and editor of the series for the last year, said, "The settings have changed from hotel and motel rooms to film studios. It's been pretty much where we can catch the people. It's been a highly mobile situation."
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN
Original Works Requested
in our exploration of loneliness.
Send or bring your works to the KU-Y office before April 4, 1975. Original works will be accepted for either publication or presentation of a sharing event planned for April 11.
Do you write poetry, fiction, music or do photography, dance, songs, graphics, sculptures, paintings—or anything else unique in the way of self-expression.
Questions
Two films were made in Boston, one each in San Francisco and Los Angeles and three in Chicago.
Call KU-Y-864-3761 or KU-Y OFFICE, Room 110-B, Union
The K.U. Commission on the Status of Women Presents WOMEN'S RECOGNITION
honoring University of Kansas women who have made outstanding contributions to the University, to the community, and to other women. NOMINATIONS should be returned to the Dean of Women's Office, 222 Strang, by March 28th
The following categories are open for nominations:
* Hall of Fame
*Outstanding Woman Staff Member
*Outstanding International Woman Student
*Outstanding Woman Teacher
*Outstanding Woman from the Senior, Junior,
Sophomore and Freshman Class
*Outstanding Nontraditional Woman Student
Outstanding Women Students in:
*Athletics
*Equal Rights and/or Women's Awareness
*Community Services
*Academics
*Student Services
*Minority Services
Nominee
Nomination Form (use a second sheet if necessary)
We encourage you to ask others to provide support in written form for your nominee. List below the persons you will be contacting to supply further information regarding the qualifications of your nominee.
Category
1. Specific qualifications relating to category—
2. General qualifications: honors, abilities, awards, activities, etc.—
Signature
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Date
We're trying to create unobtrusive visuals that will reinforce the words being spoken at the time." Glynn said. "We're at ease with this, and films like filmers more visually stimulating."
We invite you to attend the Women's Recognition Program and Reception on Monday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union.
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"Science fiction has come into its own as a study in literature," Wally Clark, assistant director for independent study of the Division of Continuing Education, said. "To our knowledge, there are no other films like this in existence. They're in heavy demand. They're usually booked six months ahead of time."
Additional nomination forms are available in the Dean of Women's Office. (Funded by Student Activity Fees)
Hundreds of high schools, colleges and universities in the United States rent the films, Clark said. The series has also been released in Australia, Wales and Canada, he said.
Four films nearing release are different processors because of special effects. Glym is the processor
Topics in the series have ranged from plot, history and themes, to new directions and careers in science fiction. Gunn said Isaac Alismon, author, John W. Campbell, Stephen H. Barker, and Ackerman, historian of science fiction and horror films, have appeared in the series.
Boxes to aid paying fines
Paying campus traffic tickets and avoiding late payment penalties should now be standard.
Payment of fines will now be easier,be
Six collection boxes for University traffic fines have recently been installed on campus, according to Phil Frickey, chairman of the traffic and security board.
Last spring, Frickey, said a Student Senate task force on parking decided to install these boxes for the convenience of the students.
said. In addition, the 14 day limit can more easily be met.
Envelopes for paying fines are available at the boxes, which are blue and red.
Boxes are located in front of McColum,
Templin, Carruth-O'Leary and GSP—
carried at the intersection of Jawahra
Boulevard and Sunflower Road, and at the
Kansas Union.
Tick fines are $5 if paid before 14 days and $9 after that time.
COUNT BASIE Jazz For Every Generation
Ever since Count Basie brought his band out of Kansas City in 1936 his name has been synonymous with swing and bowie music. The Count plays jazz with such style it makes you want to move right with him. This has to be the reason for his continued success. Basie is sure to be the heir to the throne of big-band jazz, as he and his orchestra are the last of the major groups from the big-band era presently touring. The Count's performance at Hoch Auditorium Friday, March 21st, is your chance to hear this legendary performer. Basie will be playing four 45 minute sets for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Tickets Now on Sale:
SUA OFFICE
RAY AUDIO
TOWN CRIER (Mails)
Chancery Club Meeting Thursday, March 20,1975
7:30 p.m. Big 8 Room of the Union
AGENDA
1) nominations & election of officers
2) vote on new by-laws
3) program for the upcoming year
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