Wednesday, October 15. 1975
2
10
Bicentennial's purpose questioned
Staff Writer
By RON HARTUNG
The bicentennial should be a rededication of the American people to the principles of the Declaration of Independence, rather than a carnival that ends on July 4, 1976, according to a member of the People's Bicentennial Commission (PBC).
William Pelts, midwest coordinator of the BBC, spoke to a small group last night in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union on "the 200-Year Coverup."
Distinguishing the PBC from the Federal Bicentennial Commission, which he called "a bunch of Torties," Petzel said his group's effort was a step toward writing in the Declaration of Independence.
The dominant myth today, Peltz said, is that the American Revolution wasn't really a revolution but a war of independence. Americans today are afraid to face the "radical" ideas found in the Declaration, he said.
Petzler referred to a survey done by the PBC that showed that many Americans, when shown an untitled copy of the book, said it was too radical for them to accept.
The tremendous wealth of multinational corporations presents the greatest threat to our planet.
"You don't have it by a Marist to know) (to that kind of wealth means power," he said.
The PBC's solution, according to Pelts, is to organize a new populist movement in the country. The American people should strive to be more democratic and centralization of governments, he said.
Truck drivers killed in crash
Drivers of two dump trucks were killed yesterday when their trucks collided head-on on U.S. 24 about two miles north of Lawrence.
The accident occurred at 11:30 a.m. during a rainstorm, which probably at least partially caused the wreck, according to the police.
Pronounced dead at the scene was the driver of one truck, Rubin L. Faulconer, 43, 2626 Moundview Drive The driver of the other truck, Lester D. Gordon, 40, 2728 Rawhide Lane, died yesterday afternoon at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
The trucks collided as they rounded Midland curve, two miles north of Lawrence. The police said one truck, believed to be going west on U.S. 24, ap- pared the center line on the wet highway, cross the center line, and ran into the other vehicle.
Both men were driving for the Loyal Moshbaugh Trucking Co. One truck was going to the N. R. Harm Quarry, north of Moshbaugh, and with a hard gravel, had just left the quarry.
One driver was trapped inside the cab of a truck that was ablaze by an hour before rescueers had free trees.
Funeral arrangements for both men are pending.
4 arrested; weapons marijuanac confiscated
Four Lawrence men were arrested by police late Monday night. Four sacks containing about 80 pounds of what police said was stolen from a truck on a nickup truck the men were riding in.
Numerous weapons, including two handgu, a shotgun, two rifles, several knives in a machetes were also found in the house. The weapons were confiscated by police.
Charged with possession of marjana were Lloyd R. Alumbaugh, 38, 401 North St., Thomas L. Bare, 28, 1600 Haskell Ave., Kent M. Knackstedt, 22, 1221 Nismann Street. All four men were booked and released after posting $500 bond. A preliminary hearing of the case has been set for Oct. 23 in Douglas County Court.
Peltz said that experimental programs had proved that worker-owned companies could succeed, but that it was the best kept secret. He believed the big corporation were "scared."
The function of the FBC, be said, is to conduct a nonpartisan educational cam-
During 1976, Pelz said, the PBC will mount its own presidential primary campaign (without a candidate), will try for a massive mobilization of people in Washington D.C. on July 4 and will try to organize a new Continental Congress to plan programs for America's future.
YOU HAVEN'T PLAYED BALL PARK BASEBALL?
Then you've missed the most realistic, exciting, historically accurate sports game ever devised. Learn free, with this coupon, Monday thru Thursday afternoons from 2-6 p.m. Oh, yes, enjoy the $1.10 pitchers, too.
1904 Mass.
"Maybe by 1980 we'll be a political force in this country," he said.
JACK'S GOAL POST
Peltz said the barrage of commercialized bicentennial events and products could handcap the PRC if it didn't gain enough money. "If we don't, the era in which the era should continue into the 1980s."
Open 2-12 Mon.-Wed. 12-12 Thurs.-Sat.
Coors on tap
All you can drink '2.50, Mon. & Wed.
Pitchers '1' on Thurs.
Foosball, Pool and Pinball
812 Mass. Lawrence, Ks.
Riding Instructions
HUNT-SEAT-WESTERN-SADDLE-SEAT--POLO
University Horse & Training Center
2 miles west on Highway 40
Open everyday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Boarding Facilities Indoor Arena Call 843-4646 Visitors Welco
Riding Instructions
Peltz will conduct a seminar on Oct. 18, at the United Ministries Center, 1204 Orde St., during which he will stress local applications of the PBC ideas.
The Ball Park
Boarding Facilities Indoor Arena Call 843-4646 Visitors Welcome
Hillcrest Shopping Center
Room to rent? Advertise it in the Kansan, 864-4358
7th Spirit Productions Presents:
K. U. Concert Series Presents
The Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra Friday, Oct. 17—Hoch Auditorium—8:00 p.m.
Free To K.U. Students
Possibly the premier big-band in the world today-the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra has picked up jazz where the immortal Duke Ellington left it upon his death this past year. Everyone of the fifteen sidemen in this orchestra is a virtuoso artist in his own right, and guarantees this night to be one that jazz enthusiasts will never forget.
All Concert Series performances are free to KU students who present their I.D. cards: 1) when picking up their reserved seat tickets,2) at the door on the night of the performance for general admission seats. Approximately 500 reserved seat tickets on sale now, on a first come first served basis.
All reserved seat tickets may be picked up at the Murphy Hall box office. The concert will begin promptly at 8 p.m.
Non-student series tickets-orchestra $16.00,1st balcony $14.00,2nd balcony $10.00.Faculty-Staff-20 per cent discount.
Pre-college students-$8.00.Anyone having questions please contact the Murphy Hall box office at 864-3982.
PAID FOR BY STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE