Candidates stress better teaching
(Editor's Note: This is the third in a series of four stories on teams of candidates running for student body president and vice president.)
Rolfs
By DON SMITH Kansan Staff Reporter
Improved classroom teaching at the University of Kansas would receive top priority if the team of Ed Rolfs and Mary Steuben would be the student body president and vice president.
Ruffs, Junction City junior and author of a Student Senate petition last fall that called for the University to designate improved classroom teaching as its No. 1 priority, said last month. The commission later making the administration gave fall test to improved classroom teaching.
"KU should keep its commitment con-
stituency, and ensure that it is pro-
tective, it should be the first and foremost
priority at the University of Kansas," Rolfs said.
Both Rolfs and Reece, Scandia freshman, are student senators. Rolfs serves on the University Council, SenEx, College Assembly and the governing board of College Policies and Procedures. Reece serves on the University Council and College Assembly.
A Rolfs-Reece administration would propose that the administration, alumni, faculty and students work together to improve classroom teaching.
We have suggested that the administration assign the responsibility to one associate vice chancellor to watch and monitor programs that concern improvement of classroom teaching relating to promotion, tenure and salary rewards.
"Second, we will urge the Kansas University Endowment Association, as I
have in the past, to designate several distinguished professorships that would be awarded solely on the basis of excellence in classroom teaching." he said.
The Rolls-Reece team would work with the
Rolls-Reece team to curricular the curriculum
and develop new programs.
"We are suggesting that all the names of faculty members up for promotion or tenure be posted in a prominent place and student opinions solicited," Rolfs said.
The Rolfs-Reece platform also mentioned intercollegiate athletics, the Security and Parking Department, a new student advising system and proposed the reestablishment of Concerned Students for Higher Education.
Rolfs said he didn't think the athletic board, which advises the athletic corporation, had been consulted about policy decisions except in retrospect.
board as in the hiring and firing of personnel in the corporation and more input into the ticket prices and input on general payroll. In addition, the athletic corporation." Ruffs said.
We support more consultation with the
Rolfs said the athletic board could consider Cycle Walker, athletic director, if he were in a position that would benefit him.
"If the athletic board feels it isn't being consulted and treated properly it has the authority to release its director, the athletic director. And if they (Walker and the athletic board) can't work out their differences, this would be done," he said.
Rolfs said his administration would reestablish the Concerned Students for Higher Education. The group would help KU students obtain information about bills pending in the Legislature and be organized under the auspices of Reece.
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Vol. 85—No. 84 Wednesday, February 5, 1975 The University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas
Liquor bill to face Senate debate today
He made a bitter attack against Taylor during the debate. A letter Taylor sent to legislators told of the death of a friend of his, who was killed in collision with a drunken driver, Gwae said.
"that's sick," he said. "I'm sick of this
the title I'd dedicate to you (Taylor)
of the title 'sick.'"
Only State Sen. Leslie Droge, R-Seneca,
independent, spoke in a resolution.
Gaar called the current lour law lords 'hypocrisy' storeades and private clubs "hypocrisy"
By RICHARD PAXSON Kansan Staff Reporter
TOPEKA—A full committee of the Kansas Senate recommended favorably Tuesday a resolution that would place a constitutional amendment to allow liquor-by-the-drink in the 1976 general election ballot.
The resolution will come before the Senate this afternoon for a final vote. It must be approved by a two-thirds vote before the proposed amendment can be considered by the House of Representatives.
A two-thirds majority is 27 votes in the Senate.
Sen. Norman Gaar, R-Westwood, principal sponsor of the resolution, told the Associated press the resolution could get it from seat 29 to 29 votes on the final vote today.
"I'm really not encouraged or discouraged by this vote." Gaar said of the vote on recommendation. "It follows just about the way I thought it would."
The Rev. Richard E. Taylor Jr., executive secretary of the Kansas United Dry Forces, which has lobbed against the resolution, said he knew of at least 14 cases where votes against the vote exact number of votes required to block the bill's passage.
"It isn't a question of whether we vote for this and then have a problem," Gaar said. "That's hokum. We should face this whole problem directly."
The vote of 22 in favor of the recommendation and 14 opposed came after about 45 minutes debate. A simple majority of the 40 senators was required for passage.
Gaar said during the debate that the senators shouldn't vote for or against the resolution because of the emotional arguments made by both sides in the con
"Alcohol is our number one drug problem," Droge said. "This will increase the consumption of alcohol. We should laws restricting its use. We're doing the wrong thing if we allow liquor-by-the-drink."
Kansas repealed prohibition in 1948, but legalized only packaged liquor stores at that time. Liquor-by-the-drink was on a statewide bill waiver with the local option provision for the first time in 1970. It was defeated by only 11,000 votes.
The resolution would provide for a constitution's amendment to delete from Article II the section 10 Kansas Constitution "The State shall be and is hereby forever prohibited."
"regulate, license and tax the manufactures and sale of intoxicating liquors, and may regulate the possession and transportation of intoxicating liquors."
The legislature would be authorized to
If the resolution is approved by the Senate and later by the House, the amendment would be put before Kansas voters in the November 1976 general election. If the amendment is approved by voters, the Legislature would pass a law that limits the consumption of liquors, including possible provision for liquor-by-the-drink.
the amendment contains a local-option provision. Even after the Legislature passates statutory authorization for liquor-by-the-drink, each city or county would decide through a local election whether to allow liquor-by-the-drink within its jurisdiction.
Ford to visit Topeka, will meet governors
BY RICHARD PAXSON Kansan Staff Reporter
TOPEKA—President Gerald R. Ford will travel here next Tuesday to meet with Midwestern governors, Gov. Robert F. Bennett said Tuesday.
The visit was confirmed by Sen. James B. Bennett, who invited Ford to visit the state, Bennett said.
Detailed plans for the visit haven't yet been completed, he said, but Ford has been asked to speak to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature.
Eight to 10 Midwestern governors will be invited to what Bennett called a "working luncheon" with Ford, either at the Capitol or Cedar Crest, the governor's official
Ford is expected to arrive about 10 a.m. next Tuesday at the site of the former Forbes Air Force Base. There will then be a motorcade to the Capitol.
"After that, the President will have some time for himself," Bennett said. "There will be a press conference at about 2 p.m. he is expected to depart from Tripoli about 3
The press conference probably will be at the Topeka Ramada Inn, he said.
Bennett said the purpose of Ford's visit was to further explain his plans concerning inflation and energy and to solicit reactions from the governors on those plans.
"It presents the chance for the governors of the Midwest to hear firsthand his proposals for the improvement of the national economy and for solutions of the energy crisis." The state has the opportunity to provide input into his future proposals on the subject.
Bennett said the governors would be invited to bring their wives and to spend the night before Ferd's visit or the night after Topeka. There probably will be some sort of social function for the governors at Cedar Crest, he said.
"I think all of us in Kansas can be proud that the President of the United States has decided to visit us," Bennett said. "We are pleased to have this opportunity for a president to the heart of America and to sit at the center of national Republicanism."
Kansas called job oasis
Members of the White House staff will make final arrangements for the visit. Visitors are welcome.
He made the announcement of the presidential visit at a 1:30 p.m. press conference.
The basis for Owen's optimism is recently-released government figures that show Kansas at an unemployment rate of only 3 per cent, while the rest of the country struggles along with an average unemployment rate of 7 per cent.
By RICK GRABILL Kansan Staff Reporter
Despite the nation's soaring unemployment rate, this year's college graduates may not find the job situation so bleak if they are willing to "shop Kansas first," Dave Owen, former Kansas lieutenant governor, said Tuesday.
Owen, who served two years under former Gov. Robert Dockert, gave an encouraging economic outlook for Kansas in a speech to 40 members of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity in Summerfield Hall.
"We've seen a generally healthy economy in Kansas compared to the rest of the country," she said.
"In the past year, 233 new industries came into the state, creating a little over 2,000 new jobs. About 2,400 jobs were created by 87 plant expansions, and industries have expressed interest in exp. projects which would mean about 3,000 more jobs."
man of the state's Economic Development Committee when in office. "The aircraft industry has continued to prosper, and with the energy crisis the oil and gas industries have been unable, all of which reason revenue to the state via taxation of those industries.
Owen said the state should try, through an aggressive policy of economic development, to attract new businesses to Kansas and should help businesses to expand. This, he said, would generate revenue for the state without having to increase taxes.
"in seeking new businesses and activities for the state." Owen said, "we obviously
the college graduate should first look at what Kansas has to offer in the way of economic opportunity before "chasing jobs" in other parts of the country, he said.
Owen said that because of the state's valuable resources, such as its oil, gas and agricultural industries, and the important role they would play in domestic and international affairs, Kansas looks pretty bright for those who want to stay around and participate."
need to use what we already have as an asset. And Kamasa has a Gremontian asset that we are interested in acquiring.
"I see people who get out and experience some of the problems in the larger metropolitan areas in terms of large numbers of people, environmental school system problems," he said. "and the Karima starts looking pretty good to them."
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Lingerina on
Hanging on doggedly, winter has shown many faces the past week. Ice storms, rain showers and snow have indicated to University of Kansas students that spring may be further off than they think.
Attorney gives view on garage
By JANET MAJURE Kansan Staff Rece
The decision on the site of the proposed city garage is an administrative matter not subject to referendum, said Milton Allen, city attorney. Allen gave his opinion on the garage location at the city commission meeting Tuesday.
the commission agreed to accept Allen's opinion and to have him present his opinion at a court hearing tentatively scheduled for May 23. The commission asked whether a temporary injection should be issued blocking city expenditures for the garage at a Second and Indiana site. A restraining order was issued last Friday to prevent spending on the garage until the hearing.
- condensation of property for the garage was deterred by the commission until after
The commission also approved the second reading of a charter ordinance raising the salary of city commissioners from $100 to effectively the second Monday in April 1977.
Mayor Jack Rose voted against the measure and said he hoped that some of the commissioners had "come to their senses" since last week's first reading.
The commission also approved an increase from $120 to $145 for Saturday burials to offset the cost of paying laborers time-and-a-half wages on Sundays. This price compares with $155 charged on Sundays by private cemeteries.
Rose declared February National American Music Month at the request of the Library.
Paving and improving West 27th Street was also approved by the commission.
In other business, the commission authorized Rose to sign a pipeline license agreement with the A.T. & F.B. Railway Company for a Santa Fe lift station and a station for a Detroit airplane a bit迟于 10 a.m. Feb. 24 for one and two comfort stations for city parks.
The commission agreed to the site plan for a dental office at 2348 Iowa and agreed to appoint an appraiser for obtaining easements and right-of-way agreements for sewer maintenance extensions and lift stations.
As a result of a discussion with the owners of the Lawrence Ice Company, the commission decided to drop from the agenda a suggestion to establish a loading zone in front of the plant. The owners agreed to ensure that were employees didn't park there all day.
Because surveying of land for the water treatment plant was rained out, action was deferred for a week on an ordnance ordinance and documentation and appropriation of that property.
The commission also decided to meet with the planning commission and East Lawrence residents to talk about zoning north of Ninth Street.
Icy streets plague city
No major accidents were reported Tuesday night by the Lawrence Police Department or the Department of Security and Parking, although both recorded many noninjury accidents because of poor road conditions.
Security and Parking blocked off most of the entrances to campus at about 10 p.m. last night and said that the 11th Street hill was causing the most trouble for motorists.
"Its hectic, hectic, hectic," a police dispatch said.