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Thursday, October 31, 1974
University Daily Kans
Thursday, October 31, 1974
University Daily Kansan
Nixon's illness.
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give up. He's smarter than that," Jones said.
Sally Hermmann, St. Louis junior, said she thought Nixon's illness has been blown out of proportion and that it wasn't as serious as reported. She suggested that perhaps he was trying to get out of testimony in the Waterate trials by his illness.
Joe Flores, Kansas City, Mo., freshman,
wanted to want to go to school,
a little better. "I wanted to go to school,"
Flores said that even if Nixon recovered, something else would happen to insure that he would be "totally incapacitated." He believed no one would hear testimony from him.
"I don't believe him anymore. We've been fed too much." Flores said.
"I think he's going to die," Jean Hellings, Kansas City, Mo., sophomore said. "I wouldn't forgive him, but I feel sorry for him."
A student who wished to remain anonymous summarized the situation by saying, "Of course you feel sorry for the guy. You might think the press hounded him to death literally, but you must realize he brought it on himself."
Mark Mitchell, Salina senior, said that Nikon would deserve what he got.
The student said he felt sorrier for Nixon's family than for anyone else. He said he supposed that a man in Nixon's position might have a sort of "subconscious death wish" and see death as a way out of his troubles.
"I think it's a kind of poetic justice," Mitchell said. "A bad karma caught up with him finally, and he suffer what he was being acted upon by his own subconscious."
Pat Regan, Wichita freshman, said, "I
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Greg Hurd, Overland Park junior; that Nixon had "probably lost a lot of immediate reasons for living," but "he's not ready to roll away into his gras
According to Tory Meyer, Prairie Vil freshman, Nikon's phlebitis is "just illness." He said he thought much portance was being attached to Nix condition only because he was in public
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Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this role? Do you have any proposals in mind?
What are they?
A. Some program dealing with the rehabilitation of first offenders in crime is needed. If proper methods are taken, much progress can be made in this area. Also, I progress can be made at Wheels program for the elderly and handicapped attempt to expand the county commissioner's office in the Court House in order to better develop the administrative services and become more accessible to the community. Importantly, I will support the funding of programs which have a countywide impact and are not limited to one specific area.
A. My experience in state government and personnel administration is very beneficial. Also, I do have the time needed to serve as county commissioner, as it is a very time consuming office. The job will be my prime responsibility, and I intend to take a time considerations. Also, because my time has been based on personal contact, I have learned of many programs which the voters wish to see initiated.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your onegest?
Q. What do you think are the major issue,
you want to take up this election? How will
you cap with them?
A. Many programs may be initiated through funds provided by federal revenue sharing. I will work collectively with the other county commissioners so we may effectively carry out such programs. I also should know in that local communities should be permitted to find solutions without unwarranted federal or state intervention.
PETER A. WHITENIGHT (R)—Married four children; attended Lawrence public schools, University of Kansas, B.S.B.; University of Kansas School of Law, LLB; co-owner of the Town Shop; 1515 W. 7th St., Lawrence
Voters'guide
Q. What do you see as the role of County Commissioner?
A. The County Commissioner is responsible for all financial affairs and taxation throughout the county. My good judgment should prove helpful in that task.
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this request? Do you have an proposals in mind? What are your plans?
A. By attending all commission meetings and remaining responsive to my constituents, I plan to represent the county as a borough of both city and rural residents are fulfilled.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your opponent?
A. I have been involved in community, civic and business affairs in the Lawrence area for many years. Because of this, I am knowledgeable about what is taking place in the region, the administration of legal and business experiences gives me an invaluable asset for this office.
Q. What do you think are the major issues finding the winner of this election? How will you decide?
A. Although the campaign is not full of major issues, there are two specific ones that I will deal with. First, I will be concerned with how to deal with the rural area. There are many times it is overlooked, and we have to meet situation. The second issue involves the bond proposal for construction of bridges throughout the county. Some action should be taken on the matter, as costs are common. This is a difficult one, in result higher costs for the taxpayer. I think local government is where good government begins. It is at this level where we can best solve our own area problems and concerns. The County Commissioner works with the people closely to see that the government responds to their needs.
Sheriff
VIRGIL, O. FOUST (D)—Married, four children; attended Mountain View, Okla.
High School, University of Kansas, Kansas
Officials School; Rural Route 4,
Lawrence.
Q. What do you see as the role of Sheriff?
A. The chief law enforcement officer for the county, providing services and listening to the will of the people.
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this request? Do you have an proposals in mind? What should you propose?
A. I plan to implement better patrolling and devise a means of getting more people involved and participate in law enforcement. I will back myself with a staff that will be responsible to me and the people.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your onement?
Q. What do you think are the major issues facing the winner of this election? How will you address them?
A. I have 10 years of law enforcement experience in Lawrence and Baldwin City. I work as my personnel in a method by which I can fulfill benefit of their experience and ability.
A. The rising crime rate, conditions of the county jail and setting up progressive growth in growing populations in Douglas County are few areas to which I will attend attention. I plan to make the officer's office more efficient by utilizing all manpower provided, building and making myself and staff available to deal with all types of investigations.
REX D. JOHNSON (R)—Married, four children; attended Lawrence High School, University of Kansas; 18 years in the office, incumbent, Route 5, Lawrence.
Q. What do you see as the role of Sheriff?
A. To govern entirely by existing Kansas state law.
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this request and have an proposals in mind? What are they?
A. To continue fair and impartial law enforcement by dedication of every effort.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your onement?
A. My record in office. Law enforcement has been my whole life. Over the years as sheriff I have developed a staff of career people who are second to none in the state of Kansas. It is a group of which I am exceedingly proud. Most important have been coaches and acquaintances from Douglas County, and willing to help and pitch in when needed. No sheriff can be effective without top-flight employees.
Q. What do you think are the major issues
of this election? How will you
within? Will you with them?
A. My main concern is keeping up with the times. I always strive to improve law enforcement procedures. Also, it is essential that we build good cooperation with other law enforcement agencies in Douglas County.
Treasurer
EDYTHE L. NORMAN (R) -Married; attended Leduc High School, Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia, Strilker's Business College of Topeka; 24 terms in Teacher's Office, 7 terms as County Treasurer, incumbent, 1931 Crestline Dr., Lawrence.
A. To collect real estate and personal property taxes, register all motor vehicles, receive and disperse all monies for the county and invest all idle funds.
Q. What do you see as the role of County Treasurer?
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this request and propose an proposal in mind? What are they?
A. To assist the public in an efficient manner, extend all privileges which the public is entitled to and continue accuracy within the treasurer's office.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your opponent? A. I have had a perfect audit for every year I have had the office. My knowledge, trust and experience in the treasurer's office is of high quality. I enjoy expiring Records of past service give my team a chance.
Q. What do you think are the major issues of this election? How will you cope with it?
A. Beginning in Jan., 1975, there will be a new program implemented in the state which requires all vehicles registered in it to work on public works with the public to see that all necessary procedures are taken to insure the program operates smoothly. Also, due to recent legislation, the County Treasurer must inform all taxpayers of the County of Bexley that he applies to elderly persons. I will definitely work to see that this program is carried out.
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RUTH P. VERVNK (D) —Married,
seven children; attended Launce公
schools, $2\frac{1}{2}$ years in the Douglas County
Office, 1113 Vermont St.
Lawrence.
Q. What do you see as the role of County Treasurer?
A. To continue the collecting, disbursing and investing of county tax funds, disbursements of county tax funds, sharing funds and selling license tags. Also the collecting of real estate and personal property taxes. In addition, to strengthen the local government, to bish greater efficiency within the office.
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this request? Any proposals in mind? What are they?
A. I will serve the people of Douglas County faithfully and with integrity. I will expect to improve the office by emphasizing better public relations and stressing efficiency. As a lifelong resident of Douglas County, I am aware of the need for better and more open relations between the county offices and the county residents.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your opponent? A. My opponent has been in office for seven terms, so it is a little difficult to claim responsibility. B. I am aware of the tendency of public officials on long tenure in office to become apathetic in dealing with the public. I hereby pledge myself to oppose this tendency.
Q. What do you think are the major issues fading the winner of this election? How will you respond?
A. They will be the major issues.
A. Because I am not an incumbent, I am really not familiar with the problems within Treasurer's Office. But one area in which improve is the use of computers in the office.
Register
WANDA L FENDLEY (R)—Married, five children; attended Kansas Vocational Training School; former Deputy Register of Deeds; Route 2, Overbrook
A. To be congenial and run the office in a business-like manner. Also, I will attempt to stop the needless spending of taxpayers' dollars in the Register of Deeds office.
Q. What do you see as the role of Register of Deeds?
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this request have any proposals in mind? What are they?
A. I will serve the needs of the public by offering cordial service. Again, I want to emphasize that I will attempt to cut needless expenditures.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your opponent? A. I have worked in industries. My opponent has only worked in the Register of Deeds office. Because of my exp outside the office, I have been outside of how to operate business affairs.
Q. What do you think are the major issues facing the winner of this election? How will you deal with it?
A. One of the principle issues is the new microfilming system within the Register of Deeds office. I will attempt to use the system to its fullest capacity.
SUE NUESTIFTER (D)—Married, one child; attended Baldwin and Endora public schools, 16 years in Register of Deeds office, incumbent, 110 Cherry, Endoru.
Q. What do you see as the role of Reigster of Deeds?
A. The role of the office is determined by state statutes. But, in following these guidelines, it is necessary to serve the public in an efficient manner.
Q. What do you plan to do to fulfill this mission and have an proposals in mind?
What are they going to do?
A. To apply my experience and knowledge to assist to best serve the needs of the county.
Q. Why do you think you are more qualified for this job than your opponent? A. For years of experience in the Register of Deeds office makes me well qualified.
What do you think are the major issues with this election? How will you cope with it? Will you cop it with them?
A. According to a new policy, an individual recording a deed will be required to fill out an additional questionnaire. This will prevent the deed from being attempted will attempt to minimize any difficulties due to the extra form. Another problem that we are faced with involves the high interest effect the number of recording mortgages we handle in the Register of Deeds office.
About the section
The questions and answers in The voters guide section of the Kansan were compiled by the candidates, Mike Wardrop and Mike Wardrop. The biographical information and the candidates' responses were given by either the candidates or their supporters. The responses appear with minor condensation.
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