4 Friday, November 1, 1974 University Daily Kansan THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN OPINION By STEVEN LEWIS Contributing Writer Campaigners' nonsense trying WORLD FISH SUPPLY SERIOUSLY DEPLETED What's your favorite nonsense from this year's political campaigns? There's been so much negative criticism difficulty choosing my favorite. Certainly one of the top three is an attempt by Tom Van Dyke to general candidate, to correlate declining prison population in Kansas with the rising crime rate. Crime is increasing. The prison population is decreasing. The number of sentences should be required. Apparently Van Sickle thinks Kansas judges are incapable of deciding on the basis of each case whether probation or prison is for. In his hake to emulate Vern Meller, Van Cormack suggested that practical purpose mandatory sentences would have. Mandatory sentences probably wouldn't reduce crime. More likely, they would increase taxes. It seems Van Dyke might hugy spoonding clapstrap to entertain such considerations. Another source of nonsense has been Vern Miller, Democratic candidate for governor. Like Van Sickle, Miller was desperate for an issue, so he also contrived one. Justice Leighland Miller decided, was shiftless and thrifless. If the legislature is anything, it certainly isn't thrifless. Nevertheless, Miller decided to prioritize a spending limit. Apparently it wasn't until his revolutionary proposals reached the press that Miller realized he already is prevented by law from spending more than it takes in. Miller's big issue went woof, and the vacuum was never refilled. I once heard that Miller considered making political hay by accusing Billy Graham of licentiousness. The Bob Dole camp gets a 21-gal salute for its frivolities. Sen. Dole got his second wind to the race, and he peaked on national television late in September. That's when a reporter trapped Roy into repeating that the Republican insurrection was run by "cavemen." Clutching this major issue, Furthermore, Dole's director announced the formation of Cavenom for Dole; thereby increased his publicism all politicking is decentive. the Dole organization took to the offensive. Dole's campaign conference to announce the Dole had slandered Afl Land, Frank Carlson and, believe it or not, dangle Dwight Eisenhower. Enough is enough. Forgive me for leaving out Bob Bennett's whiskers and Roy's stand on, beside, under and between abortion. They had tough competition. Albums reveal singers' poetry By BILL WEBER Record Reviewer "Good Ole Boys" won't bring Newman the recognition that critics have been demanding he receive. His songs telling of Randy Newman "Good Ole Boys" Jackson Browne "Late for the Sky" Randy Newman and Jackson Browne are both musical poets who write and sing about their personal feelings. They sketch moods with light and simple musical ideas backing up the images of the fifth album, "Good Ole Boys," and Browne's third, "Late for the Sky," show maturity in their personal musical expressions. Southern America are subtle and lusterless. He sings about rednecks, insanity, the Louisiana flood of 1927 and drinking in his traditional depressing acceptance style. Mild orchestral vocals, a soft melody and singular piano notes support his super talent for capturing deep emotion in a few words of words. The intensity and repressed depression emulate from his music. The cover photo is a good example of the musical picture that Newman frames. The South and its people are simple and naive, and strong in their lifestyle although it might be difficult for them to pretend. Their pretenensions. The southernners are "good old boys." Jackson Browne is more publicly attractive in his expression. He has established a band of slide and acoustic guitars, keyboards, violin and other basics in a rock unit. This is one of the most much like Jim Mitchell. His music is light and soothing but The sensitivity of Browne's personality is evident in his songs. Personal awkwardness, perfection and various highs and lows are all related to his loves and visions. again it is the lyrics that hold the power of the tunes. In comparison with his earlier albums, "Late For The Sky" shows little change or experimentation. Browne has found his life and is content to grow within that framework. It is the same story with Randy Newman. Brick" by Jethr Tullo sold more copies in Tuccion, Ariz., than his first three albums combined. This is easy to understand. Browne made an appropriate comment when he stated, "No one ever talks about their feelings without dressing them in dreams and laughter. I guess it's just too painful otherwise." Newman once commented that the album "Thick As A Here are two albums, men, that don't strive for popularity for expression. Newman's will sell little but will be remembered long by its buyers. Browne's could sell his Beauty is so evident that the masses just might catch it. Veto-proof Congress no monster If you've listened to Republican politicians giving speeches around the country lately, you're probably beginning to fear a dreadful monster called the "veto-proof Congress." Why, just this week. Sen. Edward Brooke came from Massachusetts to simplehsays.com to postpone But wait. Before you go running to dust off the oil, give me a minute to congratulate the monster. Just how much of a threat does it represent? Brooke made it perfectly clear he was here to hail avert a Democratic landslide on election day. A big Democratic majority in Congress would cause the Democrats to become lazy and arrogant, and they would take the electorate for granted. Brook said. Brooke also said he was here because he and Dole sat close to each other in the Senate and because Dole was a "good senator." But, Brooke's real stress was that a Democratic landslide could mean "a great imbalance in our two-party system." First of all, implying that a two-thirds Democratic majority in Congress would be lazy, arrogant and unmindful of constituencies assumes that all the Democratic candidates for Congress, more than 400 men and women, have no reward for their country. Brooke's warning, and similar distress calls from President Gerald R. Ford and other Republicans, make little sense anywhere in the world but in Kansas, the argument is just plain silly. This blanket condemnation of Democratic candidates is thoughtless and petty. The whole idea of a Democratic majority being THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN An All-American college newspaper Kansan Telephone Numbers Newsroom--UN 4-4810 Business Office--UN 4-4358 Editor Published at the University of Kansas weekdays magazine. 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The Kansas Legislature has had two-thirds majorities of Republicans for 22 of the 37 senators and 109 of the 400. The majorities ran as high as 96 per cent in the House and 98 per cent in the Senate. I wonder how many Republicans warned about the dangers of veto-proof legislative bodies in those And the Republican domination of Kansas politics extended elsewhere. There have been only three Democratic lieutenant governors in the state's history. Only three Democrats before Vern Miller were elected Kansas attorney general—the last in 1891. The Democrats have done a little better getting into the governor's mansion—there have been five Democratic governors besides Robert Docking and his father, George. But how many Republicans do you suppose will out about the dangers of one-party domination? The last Democratic U.S. senator from Kansas was elected in 1932. Only three other Democrats have ever been elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas. Where were all the concerned Republicans throughout the state's history calling for the election of a Democratic senator—just to provide balance for our two-party system? Proportionately, the Democrats have done little better in the House of Representatives. The 1st Congressional District has elected one, count him, one, Democrat. The 2nd District has elected, other than Bill Roy, only four Democrats. The 3rd District has sent three to Congress—the last in 1959. The 4th district has sent three Democrats to Congress—the last time in 1935. The 5th District has elected four Democrats. Perhaps the Republican warnings about a veto-proof Congress are understandable. When a situation gets desperate, demagoguery is frequently called upon to save the situation. For example, when a candidate does look desperate, the pollsters are predicting big gains in Congress for the Democratic party. The Republican campaign to convince voters that a Democratic landslide speeds dictatorship. Come on, President Ford, Senators Brooke and Dole and other Republicans running scared. If you can't come up with a more intelligent reason to vote for you, you don't deserve our votes. It is as specious an argument as arguments by some Democrats. The entire Republican pa- liament supports the Watergate for Waters. Senator Dole and his imported campaigners like Sen. Brooke would do better to campaign on issues, and not play on fears raised by their demagogic arguments. It seems to me that promoting fear of an "unrepresentative" Democratic Congress is in itself a fear. Craig Stock Craig Stock Associate Campus Editor On stage Sound and Movement: A Mixed Bagatelle-Hashinger Theatre presents a lecture-demonstration on dance by guest Hashinger musician. Musicians participating are Jon Davis, David Huebner, Michael Bryant, Karen Swinger and Jeffrey Smith. Assisting in the dance demonstration will be Peggy Speer, Carolyn Messer, Laura Ramberg, Laura-Aida Atwater, Friday (At 7:30 p.m. Friday in Hashinger Hall.) Kabuki Theatre—Japanese theatre directed by Leonard Marsh (Two Lions), "Benkai at the Bridge" and a "Bakuki make-up demonstration with a lecture. In Swar-but Redcalt Hall). Fractured Fairy Tales for Adults—(At 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Meadle Hall Playhouse, 92% Massachusetts Polynesia—A dance festival from the exotic South Seas and Hawaii. A company of forty dancers, stage and juggling, by Jack Rizsa (At 8 p.m. Wednesday in Hoch Auditorium.) Thanksgiving Story and The Adventures of Nymr the Sprite Part 13—(A1 p.m. Saturday at the Mead Hall Plavhouse.) On screen The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeois—Excellent social satire by director Luis Bunnel. The title describes the content. Starring Fernando Rey, Delphine Sevirgian Andreas Haebel, recommended. 17 and 9 ppm. Friday and Saturday. Matines at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Woodruff Auditorium. The Three Worlds of Gulliver—Movie based on the novel by Kenneth Grabenstein. The movie ignores the author's satire and is a mere fairy tale for children. At 1:30 p.m. Sunday in woodruff Park. (259-748-3660) Geisha Boy--Another of the ridiculous comedies starring Kenny Baker, who think are so great. Ugh. With Suzanne Pleshette. Directed by Frank Tashlin. (At 7:30 p.m. Monday in Woodruff) Major Barbara—Good 1941 screen version of George Bernhardt and William Hiller and Rex Harrison. Directed by Gabriel Saproul. (At This Week's 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Woodruff Auditorium.) ENTERTAINMENT The Baker's Wife-Clase- 1938 French comedy directed by Marcel Pagol. With Raimu, Ginette Leclerc and Charles Maulin. (A 7:30 p.m. thursday. In woodruff Auditorium.) End of Summer - Excellent Japanese entry by the late director Yasuijo Ozu. Highly recommended. (At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Woodruff Auditorium.) Panorama Blue—Certainly there is something better in town than this. (At 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. through Tuesday, Matinees 2:30 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre.) The Groove Tube—Peek preview. Shorts about all the funny things that happen in the making of television shows. Directed by Ken Shapiro. (At The Theatre, for the Varsay剧). The Bears & Iand The Shaggy Dog—Two Walt Disney films. Disney studio isn't 'as good as it used to be.' (“The Shaggy Dog,” at 2: 75 and 9: 09 p.m., “Dog,” at 3: 30 and 10:00 p.m.) Sunday at the Granada Theatre . The Longest Yard—Burt Reynolds has true star-presence. He can crack jokes with the best of them and be them. He is a charismatic Eddie Albert also turns in a good performance as the warden, but it is Reynold's kinetic energy that makes this film worth seeing. Directed by Robert Alichrub, 39 and 20 on Tuesday at Saturday and 2:15 p.m. Sunday at Hictorlcrest 1. 2001: A Space odyssey — Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece about space travel. Beautiful musical score by Strauss and others. Highest recommendation even if this is the thirteenth time it has been in theater, for a total of 8 p.m. 8 p.m. through Tuesday. Matinees 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Hillel II.) The Playmates — Junk in 3-D (A7 45; 8:15 and 9:15 p.m., through sunday. Matteines at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday. Sundays at Sunday at HILCrest III.) In concert Tide—A rock band. (At 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Free State Opera House.) Concert Choir—Burt Allen, conductor; Reginald Brown, Moonstone - A rock band. (At 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Free State Opera House, 642 Massachusetts St.) organist; Jacquelyne Hunt, accompany. Program: "Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates" by Kolmara Leisring, Dominum Cum Tulareur de Hans Hassler, "Im Herbst" by Johannes Brahms, "Missa Brevis" by Zolan Kodaly with soloists Frances Ginsberg, alto; John Andrews, tenor; and Yochi Fukunaga, bass; and Saul" by Egil Hovel (from the University of Maryland narrator. At 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the University Theatre.) Memorial Carillon Recital= Albert Gerkin. At 3:30 p.m. sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday). Band—A country-rock band. At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Free State Opera House.) At the gallery Kansas Union Gallery "The Art of Women: A Panorama of Achievement." A look at over 100 works from an international fame from the 17th century to the present. Including Grandma Mosaes, Mary Cassatt, Louise Nevelson, John Frankenthaler. Works from several private and public collections. Perhaps the largest exhibert even to appear at the University. (From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday from Nov. 6 through Nov. 27.) 7 East 7—"crafts Tangent," Selection of clay, fiber, glass and metal works by Mel Clark, Tony Davis, Lee Hageman, John D. Green, James Schwarm. (From noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.) Museum of Art—"Subject Woman" and "Spanish Baroque Drawings in North American Collections." (From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) on Saturday and Saturday and 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 24.) Natural History Museum—"Plains and Southwest Indian Art Exhibit." (From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday through November 11.) Off the shelf SMALL CHANGES--The woman's lib movement has made it to fiction. There are two women, one of them who has a doctoral degree but is more educated than an uneducated woman trying to make it after a disastrous first marriage. (Crest, $1.75.) South Seas Dancer from Polyneiss Company. Show will appear 8 p.m. Wednesday in Hoch Auditorium.