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Wednesday, November 20, 1974
University Daily Kansan
Chrusler shutdowns
From the Associated Press
DETROIT—Chrysler Corp. said yesterday it would close five of its six U.S. car assembly plants and sharply cut back operations in 42 plants between Thanksgiving and Jan. 6. The unprecedented closings will force the layoff of 63,000 hourly workers, which is more than 60 per cent of the company's total U.S. workforce. Union officials, reacting angrily to the company's decision, called for the resignation of the firm's top officials. Chrysler said the cutbacks were ordered to reduce its inventory of unsold new cars.
Arab terrorist raid
From the Associated Press
BER SHEAN, Israel—Three Arab terrorists seized an apartment house in this border settlement yesterday and killed fourIsraeli before the terrorists died in a gunbattle with Israeli troops, authorities said. Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin never to deal with the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), even though the group that claimed responsibility for the attack, the Popular Democratic Front, is a spinner band of Marxist Palestinians that are at odds with the policies of Yasir Arafat, a dissident who has held Palestinian missions since April. Fifty-seven Israelis have been killed and 120 wounded.
From the Associated Press
Tapes reveal plan
WASHINGTON—White House tapes introduced as evidence today in the Watergate cover trial included conversations in which H. R. Halstead and John D. Ehrlichman were trying to persuade former President Richard Nixon to release his guilty pleas of the blame and face criminal indictment for the scandal in an effort to placate Watergate investigators. Mitchell frequently chuckled as the jury listened to almost two hours of tapes of Nixon and his two closest aides making plans to sacrifice the former attorney general. Mitchell did not accuse, according to the tapes, and told Ehrlichman to persuade Mitchell.
From the Associated Press
U.S., Japan 'friends'
TOKYO—President Gerald R. Ford acknowledged yesterday that the United States and Japan "have had some disagreements" on policy matters but declared the two nations will work together to help solve the world's economic ills and to avert war. In a text prepared for the Japan National Press Club, Ford cited inflation, recession and potential surges of fuels and raw material prices to not solve those problems and instead solve them working together. We work together to meet the global economic issues. I believe we are not just temporary allies; we are permanent friends."
From the Associated Press
PARIS—A would be 24-hour general strike was largely ignored and ineffective yesterday, although 100,000 workers of France's two largest labor federations paraded through eastern Paris for more than five hours. Garbage collectors have been striking a week, postal workers for a month, and truck drivers are working as usual, police officers association said. Metro trains were more crowded than usual as services were cut by 40 per cent. Bus services were cut by 45 per cent.
Close Senate race
From the Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D.—Incumbent Republican Sen. Milton R. Young formed former Governor William G. Luyg by 17 votes in the race for governor and held office until 2015.
Grad students elect committee
A committee was elected to interview applicants for coordinator of the Office of Graduate Student Concerns by the College Council (GSC) last night in the Kansas Union.
The committee's recommendation for the coordinator will be sent to W. J. Argersinger, vice chancellor for research and graduate studies, for approval.
also was discussed. Tom Donaldson, GSC president, said he had at least preliminary assurances that the newsletter scheduled to be published by the GSC wouldn't be subjected to approval by University administrators before distribution.
Last week's meeting with Argersinger and Del Shankel, executive vice chancellor.
Equipping the Office of Graduate Student Concerns and distributing money allocated to graduate student groups within specific or graduate student discussed, but no definite action was taken.
Increased enrollment and the economic situation have increased the number of short-term loans made to students this semester by the University of Kansas Endowment Association, officials connected with the program said yesterday.
The Endowment Association's short-term loan program, loans money for school-related expenses at the rate of four per August. A fee of 1. Funds are available at any time.
Short-term student loans on rise
The money comes from gifts made to the Endowment Association, and is administered through the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Jerry Rogers, director of student financial aid, said that in the first two months of this school year, 703 short-term loans had been granted for a total of $134,133. During the same period of last 598 loan years were made, totaling $113,988. During the first two months of the 1972-73 year 503 loan funds for $100,949 were made
The number of loans made during the 1973-74 school year was 3,519, representing $744,192. The year before, 3,014 loans were made for $663,198.
"It's hard times I guess," Rogers said of the incarcerate. "We've noticed a lot more students looking for work and students who may inflict has hit here like everywhere else."
Jeff Weinberg, associate director of
Bond ruling forthcoming
A ruling is expected in a few days from District Court Judge James W. Paddock on whether citizens opposing the creation of a superbad will be required to post a supersaid bond.
Judge Paddock heard testimony yesterday in Douglas County District Court by Milton Allen, city attorney, who is requesting the bond.
A sidewalk benefit district is one in which the city decides that a sidewalk will benefit a particular area, and then the people of the city pay for at least part of the sidewalk's cost.
the superseeds bond that the city is trying to pass would make the citizens of the district pay the difference between what it means for them to work and what it would cost a year from now.
student financial aid, said he didn't think the increase was a result of the cost of education, but the high cost of living in their parents' families are paying their children's way in school.
Allen filed the motion to protect the city from the effects of inflation while the matter is pending in the Kansas Supreme Court.
Lloyd Davies and 60 other citizens in the district, bounded by 19th and 23rd streets, and Louisiana and Iowa streets, oppose the creation of the benefit district.
They lost a previous case over the matter in District Court and have filed a notice of申诉.
Larry Heeb, manager of the program for the Endowment Association, said the demand for loans also depended on federal loan programs. Some students need loans to tide them over until their federal loan checks come through, he said. Heeb said difficulty in finding summer jobs added to the demand for loans.
Allen said that if the group was strong in being beaten then it should pay to the forwager. "I would have brought drugs."
If approved, the bond would require the citizens group to post money to pay for the additional costs caused by delayed construction.
Allen said a superdeser bond usually was a matter of routine.
Dean Burkhead, counsel for the group, said that a bond wasn't necessary and that his group 'should have their day in court.' He said the money out of their pockets, and the bond would effectively force them to drop their appeal.
Rogers said the program was convenient for students who needed money immediately. Borrowing at the beginning of the semester would allow a student to pay his tuition all at once, he said. A student can take a job in an accounting position back it with his薪金 earner, he said.
"The majority of the people are opposed to the sidewalks and the city is forcing them into it."
Heeb said the number of gifts received by the Endowment Association had kept pace with the demand for loans. However, he said, the number of instances of late payments by students was more than he would like to see.
Heeb said the reason for concern about the tardiness was that the loans were not long-term, and no collateral was put up by the student.
"We consider this to be part of the educational process," he said. "It is important that a student learn to pay back what he has borrowed. This is often the first time a student has borrowed in his own name."
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The student must sign a statement that explains requirements when he takes out the loan. Heeb said this helped the students understand them so they would get the approx. back for fees.
Rogers also said there had been some problems with repayment of loans. But, he said, he did not have to repay three years ago because of a collective, conscientious effort by students to repay. He said Student Financial Aid was adhering to the guidelines set up for short term loans.
Loans are not made for any reason other than school-related expenses.
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A small percentage of requests for short-term loans are denied, Rogers said. The requirements for getting a loan are that a student be regularly enrolled at KU, that he be completed at least one semester of work, and that he has a C grade average or better.
Students are encouraged to talk to the Student Financial Aid office if they need an extension on their repayment dates, Rogers said. The student doesn't notify the office that he is interested in interest rate jumps to 8 per cent, and a private collection agency is hired to collect.
"We don't loan money to buy a car, for example. That isn't the purpose of it," iris Jones, Endowment Association loan officer said.
Jones said that if a student came in before 9:30 a.m., his check would be ready by 3:30 afternoon. Applicants must talk to the Student Aid officers for approval of their requests.
An undergraduate may borrow up to $800. A cosigner, generally the student's parent, is required for amounts over $400. Graduate students may borrow up to $2,000 with up to three years to repay. They need a cosigner for amounts over $1,100.
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The School of Fine Arts
Opera Workshop Production
Fully Staged, with Orchestra
Directed by
ALEXANDER PAULMULLER
Mozarteum, Salzbürg Austria
I. D.'s do not admit
University Theatre Friday, Dec. 6, 8:00 p.m.
General Admission . . . . $1.50
Dear Graduate Student:
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Over 15,000 business interests throughout the nation (special emphasis in Kansas, Missouri and III. region) are being contacted. From these contacts, we can provide you with the specific information needed to locate and secure employment.
If you haven't received a mini-resume card, stop by the Student Senate Office, 105-B Kansas Union. It will only take a few minutes to fill out your mini-resume card. It's that easy. We will match your card with jobs you may be interested in, based on specific job descriptions furnished by our business contacts. Work Force will provide you with the complete list of firms, during the first ten days of Dec.
An Open Letter to Graduate Students from Work Force '75
You may also pick up our booklet, "Job Hunting Tips" at the Student Senate Office. "Job Hunting Tips" will serve you well in preparing a resume, correspondence with prospective employers, as well as offering other helpful tips.
If you need assistance of any kind, or experience difficulties using your school's placement center, contact our office! We are open Monday thru Friday, 1 to 4. Work Force is located at 103 Wesley Center (behind the School of Religion). Our phone is 864-3752. Please feel free to stop by.
Make a positive move toward your employment future . .
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Sincerely,
P. S. Braverman
Director, Graduate Employment Div.