2 University Daily Kansan News Digest From the Associated Press Korean gifts reported WASHINGTON—U.S. government spokesman had no comment yesterday on a published report saying that during the 1970s, cash, gifts and campaign contributions totaling between $500,000 and $1 million a year were funneled to congressmen and other government officials by the South Korean government. The report which appeared in yesterday's editions of The Washington Post, cited "sources close to a major Justice Department investigation of these activities." The Post said more than 20 present and former congressmen were under investigation. According to the report, the money and gifts were given to "create a favorable legislative climate." The group of South Korean agents dispenses the item was sent by Mr. Lee to representatives in North Korea. Mao's successor cheered TOKYO-Hua Kudeng received thunderous applause yesterday from a reported 1 million Chinese in his first public appearance as the successor to Mao Tse-tung The crowd in front of Tien An Men—the Gate of Heavenly Peace—also cheered a report that the nation had escaped "real danger" from a coup involving involvement. Peking Mayor Wu Teh told the audience of soldiers and civilians that Mao, before his death at age 82 September 9, had selected Hua to succeed him as Communist party chairman, and that four top officials had tried to thwart the move, hoping to name Mao's widow, Chiang Ching, to the top party post. WASHINGTON (AP) — Vietnam has accepted a U.S. proposal to open a military base in Phnom Penh but was the two countries, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said yesterday. Vietnam, U.S. plan talks 25 die in club fire; survivor questioned A total of 24 others were injured, many leaping from windows to avoid the flames. NEW YORK (AP)—An arsonist started a fire in the only skiway leading to a second story Puerto Rican social club in the South Bronx during a party early yesterday, and 25 persons died in a panicky surge for safety. The high number of deaths was the ww... to occur under similar circumstances in the city in a decade. A fire escape from the building was reportedly blocked by a locked gate. A fire department source said much of the questioning to determine the identity of the arsonist centered on an injured survivor of the blaze, a man suspected of having been thrown out of the party some time before the fire. New polls say Ford still trails Carter slightly By The Associated Press New polls indicated Jimmy Carter holding the edge over President Gerald Ford, and the two candidates headed yessir. They were one of their campaign for the White House. Ford's windup barnstorming tour of the country put him in California—one of a handful of populous states that campaign for its governor. The pegged as goval in the Nov. 2 election. Ford spent part of the day making a television campaign ad. The ad was one of five special pitches aimed at voters in key states with large numbers of electoral votes-California, Ohio, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania. Carter spent yesterday and today at home in Plains, Ga. He will set out tomorrow on a final push that will take him to the West Coast and back before election day. Newly released surveys and polls guested by the President or show- ed by the Harbor narrowed a Presiden- tial lead. The Detroit News reported that its poll, conducted by Market Opinion Research, indicated that Carter had closed the gap in college enrollment Michigan from five to three percentage points. The Times gave no overall breakdown, but said Carter was a 55-26 winner in the city. Ford led 42-35 upstate and 43-55 in the suburbs. On Saturday, the New York news gave Carter a $34-44 per cent edge in New York state, with New York City going 67-37 for the Democrat. The New York Times reported a nine-word news sweeps with 1,853 registered voters gave Carter the nod by "comfortable" margin. More newspapers disclosed their preferences for one candidate or the other, seemingly about as evenly divided in their opinion as appeared to be in public opinion surveys. In New York, the Times and the News split-for Carter and Ford, respectively. Elsewhere, papers endorsing the President included the Miami Herald; the Boston Herald American; the Cleveland Market and the Chicago Dispatch; the Hartford Courant; Philadelphia Inquirer; the Sunday Oklahoma of Oklahoma City; Dallas Morning News; Dallas Times Herald; Fort Worth Telegram, and the Oakland Tribune. Carter won the support of the Akron, Ohio, Beacon Journal; the Des Moines, Iowa, Register; the Long Island, N.Y., Press; Minneapolis Tribune; Miami News; St. Petersburg, Fla., Times, and Staten Island, N.Y., Advance. SUA Indoor Recreation QUARTERBACK CLUB - Complete game film of the KU-K-STATE game - Coaches will attend and will answer questions. TUES., OCT. 26 6:00 p.m. Forum Room Kansas Union Everyone Welcome! 1527 West 6th, Lawrence 842-4311 Panhellenic Association Announces: Floor Informational Meetings Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in - GSP for GSP residents - Oliver for Oliver & Naismith residents - Lewis for Daisy Hill residents - Corbin for Corbin residents Kissinger confirmed the Vietnamese acceptance to reporters after appearing on CBS "Face the Nation." He gave no further details. - Walnut Room-Union for off campus In Paris, Vietnamese officials said they have agreed to meet to discuss subjects of interest to either side. 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