Tuesday, October 14, 1975 University Daily Kansan 5 Local banks using new deposit option at no nt the tific the id or by lbr thirst est ex- the the highly the and the le of le of whose Dr.操. isn't ruth, untr the can the can te is id A new, direct deposit option allowing Social Security checks to be sent directly to banks is gaining acceptance in Lawrence, Wisconsin. Banks accept the savings and loans companies. The option, which began in Kansas last August, is designed to save the government money by reducing the number of checks, which government sources say run into millions of dollars each year. one of on it t the was as it? Pam Drenner, administrative aide at the Lawrence National Bank & Trust Co., said the option lessened the worry of theft and loss for the elderly and eliminated the need for a trip to the bank to wash the checks. The bank has also asked people to people who travel because the money is immediately available at the first of every month, she said. Drenner said that about 200 elderly people currently took advantage of the option through Lawrence National but that she hoped more would enroll soon. Many people are waiting to see how well it works before signing up for the option, she said. SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS were told of the service in early August by the Social Security Administration. The option for a Social Security payment was the Security payments but specifically was designed to aid the elderly, according to area bank officials. Each recipient must enroll at his bank, savings and loan or credit union. Enrollment is voluntary. Beth Mueler, assistant cashier at the University State Bank, said about 25 people had enrolled at the bank. The main advantage to the bank, she said, was that the option cut the heavy traffic normally in the city. If the bank offered an option also saved the elderly from standing in long lines while waiting to cash their checks. Dremner said that the option was strictly a convenience and that the bank didn't make any money on it. The option lets the bank keep the balance each month in those accounts, she said. ACCORDING TO MAX FALKENSTIEN, vice president of the Douglas County State Bank, the program doesn't have any disadvantages for the recipient but increases the amount of paperwork for the employee estimated the number of people enrolled at the bank to be several hundred and said some resistance to the option may have come from elderly people who can still get around and who enjoy the trip to the bank. New bike paths are suggested City Commissioner Carl Mibek will recommend that more bike paths be built in the city at the Lawrence City Commission meeting tonight at 7. Mibek said yesterday that a long-range study of what the city could do to provide access to the paths and whether the city could get enough money for the paths, would be discussed. The city might be able to obtain some funding for the bike paths from federal agencies, but the state could Gene Wee, president of Mt. Oread Bicycle Club, said there hadn't been any recent club participation in efforts to get city bike trails. Mibsck said that there was a need for the bike patents and that he hadn't found much opportunity. Two years ago, several members of the bicycle club had supported actively the idea of bike paths, Wee said, but the paths weren't built because of a lack of funding. Bike trail signs, however, were put up on existing roads to point riders along the best route. Meller said she had heard that some people thought the option was another way the government was running their lives. For reason, the option isn't promoted, she said. Warren Rhodes, president of the First National Bank of Lawrence, said his bank had enrolled several hundred people in the option. Rhodes said the program would be expanded to include direct deposit for all employees each year. Accounts will be electronically credited to eliminate almost all paperwork, he said. For the finest in an intermediate heavy weight hiking boot carving a large heel carvino vero cuola one place reversal velvet creamed stitched full storm welt lining, with heavy nylon double stitched full storm welt shank and montagablock soles. Men's and Women's. MUELLER SAID people who received other government checks in addition to Social Security payments could have those checks transferred directly to their accounts. She said Social Security recipients could arrange to have any portion of their checks sent to them or have all of them deposited in the bank. PRIMARILY LEATHER Joe Oberan, branch manager of one of the local Capital Federal Savings and Loans Association, said the response hadn't been tremendous and only 25 had enrolled. The new option may present possibilities for establishing new accounts among the employees. He said that company's customers are over 80 years anyway, he said. Oberan said he doubled whether the option would spur increased interest in the elderly. 812 Massachusetts Falkenstein said the chances were against the recruitment of new accounts and Douglas County State Bank was planning no specific efforts aimed at the elderly. Patronize Kansan Advertisers Oct.2 story is retracted The Oct. 2 issue of the Kanas incorrectly reported the comments of Lee J. Dum Jr., legal counsel for plaintiffs, under the headline "Malpractice policing by doctors said needed." John made his comments as an instructor in a classroom setting and not as legal counsel for the Med Center. Also, his knowledge did not accurately reflect the extent of the class discussion or his thoughts about the issues involved. The Kansan respects the importance of academic freedom and regrets these errors. FM station to air soon The University of Kansas 'new FM radio station, JKHK, still haven't received authorization from the Federal Communications Commission to begin broadcasting. Permission to go on the air is expected to arrive by Wednesday, Dave Krobat, station KJHK, which has its newsroom in Flint Hall, will broadcast from 4 a.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from Wescoe Terrace. It will begin programming tomorrow if the FCC's programming authority has arrived by that time. KJHK staff members began producing the first week in anticipation of the FCC's approval. Riding Instructions HUNT-SEAT-WESTERN-SADDLE-SEAT-POLO University Horse & Training Center Open everyday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Boarding Facilities Indoor Arena Call 843-4646 Visitors Welcome OFFERS REWARD Plato tried twice to define justice but was unable to do so. In his Republic, Plato finally asked if justice must always be in the interests of the strong, or rich people, and never in the interests of the weak, or poor people. In order to promote social research I offer a hundred dollar reward to anyone who can go beyond Plato and give the true definition of justice. 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