THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
PUBLISHED SINCE 1889 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
(USPS 650-640)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1989
VOL.99.NO.128
Bar owners under fire for ID laws
Kansan staff writer
by Steven Wolcott Kansan staff writer
A random police check of clubs in Lawrence from March 23 to 25 magnified what club owners and management college town or underage drinkers.
During the sweep, nine bars were found to have underage drinkers and were cited by police for serving alcohol to minors.
"I just wish they'd prosecute the kids instead of us," said Dong Hassig, co-owner of Johnny's Tavern, 401 Lexington St., where underage drinkers were found.
'They can be prosecuted, but they aren't.' The only way we're going to stop this thing is if the kids know they're going to get into trouble.
Hassig said door personnel at clubs should not be expected to be policemen.
"I think we are one of the harder cairnders around," he said. "We have enough business that we don't need the underage drinkers."
The nine bars cited were Johnny's Tavern, B坝 Winkles Bar, 1344 Tennessee St.; Louse's West, 1307 W Seventh St.; Louise's West, 1009 Massachusetts St.; The Jazhaux, 928% Massachusetts St.; Gammons, 1601 W 23rd St.; the Rock Chalk Bar, 618 W 12th St.; the Yacht Club, 530 Wisconsin St.; and Pizzazz, 901 Mississippi St.
Jim Conant, chief administrative officer for the Alcohol and Beverage Control division of the Kansas Department of Revenue, said that according to state law, it was illegal for anyone to knowingly or unknowingly furnish alcoholic beverages to someone under the age of 21.
See CLUB. p. 6, col. 1
Life is a cabaret
Master of ceremonies in the musical "Cabaret," Michael Moore, Wichita freshman, performs during a dress rehearsal. The musical opens Friday and will run through April 22 in Crafton-Preyer Theatre at Murphy Hall.
Japanese leader admits receiving firm's donations
The Associated Press
Takeshita told a special session of the lower house budget committee yesterday that, between 1865 and 1900, the budget from Recruit and its subsidiaries.
TOKYO — Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita reversed himself before Parliament yesterday, acknowledging that he accepted $1 million from a company at the hub of a political campaign that prompted calls for his resignation.
The government's embarrassment heightened last week with several news reports that turned national attention to Recruit political donations to Takeshita before he became prime minister.
He said they gave the money to his political support groups in the form of donations and purchases of fund-raising party tickets.
Takeshita and his party have been tainted by disclosures that the Recruit Co., a huge publishing conglomerate, sold bargain-priced stock to prominent bureaucrats and businessmen. In all, 14 people have been arrested in three Cabinet meetings he has resigned in connection with the scandal.
Though Takeshita went before lawmakers seeking to clear his name in the nationally televised session, opposition leaders and some conservative analysts said he only raised more doubts.
"I'm not sure why Takehisa agreed to speak today," said Keiichiro Nakamura, who served an aide to former Prime Minister Takeo Miki. "But if it was to increase the people's trust in the Liberal Democratic Party, he probably did more harm than good."
Takeshita was finance minister and secretary general of the governing Liberal Democratic Party at the time.
Yesterday, he stressed the legality of the Recruit donations, which he called "indispensible elements for vital political activities."
Takeshita went on to reject opposition party assertions that his administration no longer had the credibility to lead the nation.
Vowing to stay in office, Takeshita said, "At a time when distrust of politics is growing among the people, we need to see that reform is carried out."
Leaders of the governing party said his appearance would help put the Recruit affair in perspective and give the government to move on to business.
Cabinet Secretary Kezo Obuchi said he took Takeshita's explanations should serve to distinguish that the donations were legal and should put an end to the criticism.
But Nakamura said not all members of the governing conservative party were persuaded.
"Opinion within the ruling party is split, but more and more people are realizing that the party just can't win us," takeshila as its leader, he said.
Political analysts say no clear successor is ready to take Takeshita's job, and the opposition acknowledges that he will control the votes needed to oust him.
KJHK representation to be increased
Kansan staff writer
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Student Senate Finance Committee last night completed its investigative hearings into the hiring practices of KJHJ radio and recommended changes, including the restructuring of their staff to help increase student representation.
Recommendations were included in legislation that will be heard by Student Senate in an emergency meeting April 17.
FCC, Senate investigate KJHK practices
Mike Uhn, KJHK station manager, said he thought the committee rushed through the proposal because the Kansas Union was about to close and the committee did not want to schedule another meeting.
The committee recommended expanding the JKHK Board from six to nine members, including four voting students and three voting teachers. The board also appointed a general manager, general manager and adviser will be non-voting board members.
"This whole action got so confused toward the end, I'll have to see it in written form to understand what the recommendations are." Ulin said.
by Candy Niemann
Kansan staff writer
While Student Senate has been investigating hiring procedures at KJHK, the Federal Communications Commission has been investigating the station's advertising.
The investigation concerns donor announcements that were made at the station during Spring and Summer 1988, which may have violated the station's non-commercial license.
"I don't think anything will come out of the investigation, but if anything comes back at all, it will probably just say 'Please don't do it again,'" said Mike Uhlin, current director.
If KJHK is found in violation of its non-commercial
license, there are four possible responses from
their users.
revocation of the station's license.
On June 23, Steve Greenwood, Lawrence, received notice that a complaint that he and 36 other listeners had sent to the Kansas City, Mo. office of the FCC had been forwarded to Washington, D.C.
The complaint inquired whether KJIHK had violated FCC guidelines for non-commercial stations, which prohibit broadcast of donor announcements. The commission also compariar statements, calls to action or prices.
For example, the statement, "they sell the best pizza," would be in violation because of its comparative meaning, while the statement, "They sell the best pizza," would not be acceptable as long as it were a verifiable fact.
department in Washington, D.C., said the investigation of KJHK was still in progress.
"It is taking longer than we originally thought it
to. Holgberg said. "I would not expect a
tale."
Paul Leader, co-chairman of the Student Senate Finance Committee, said the FCC investigation of KJHK did not have a direct impact on the Senate investigation.
Roger Holberg, attorney for the FCC complaints
A vote to have a third meeting tonight was defeated when Pat Warren, committee co-chairman, broke a 5-1 tie.
"The FCC is looking at one set of rules, and we are looking at a different one." Leader said.
The committee also recommended that the board review all format changes and budgetary and staff
Greenwood, the Lawrence resident who sent the original complaint, said he thought KJHK still was broadcasting donor announcements that violated FCC guidelines.
Ulin said the KJHK staff had been strictly adhering to regulations.
decisions. It also recommended the station manager give bimonthly reports to the board regarding his decisions.
Student gives to others with studies, leadership
Members of the committee said the proposal was intended to increase the student representation on the board.
Sam Elliott, JKHK general manager and adviser, said the lack of student representation at board meetings was not JKHK's fault.
we've begged to have your representatives attend our meetings and have been by and large blown off."
Ulin said he thought the investigation was inconclusive, but he hoped it would have a positive effect on the station.
"I think you're negligent in not using the one representative you have." Elliott said. "In the past
by Thom Clark
Kansan staff writer
"He acquired several props and went around to area nursing homes putting on magic show," said his brother. Bob St. Peter.
In sixth grade, Steve St. Peter asked a crowded room of 50 senior citizens and a few family members if anyone played tennis. The room fell silent, but St. Peter persisted to perform his magic show dedicated to the enjoyment of the memoirs of the Wichita nursing home.
St. Peter's mother, Kay St. Peter, agreed She remembered when her son ran for freshman in high school and lost the election
Bob St. Peter said Steve, Wichita senior majoring in chemistry, had always demonstrated a concern for the citizens of Wichita for the senior citizens of Wichita
"He was just happy for the person who won," his mother said. "Steve was not disappointed and
"He has always been a guy with a big heart," he said.
bore no malice."
The loss did not discourage her son from continuing his high school extracurricular activities and honors more class president and won.
St. Peter leads without seeking the spotlight.
"I was proud of how he handled the process," Brehm said. "Although some people' become arrogant as a result of the competition . . . Steve was just Steve, and he did not get carried away"
"As I began to have more experience with leadership, I realized there were other things more important than seeing as a job well done," he said. St. Peter demonstrated strong leadership abilities when he applied for the Rhodes Scholarship last fall, said Sharon Bremh, professor of computer programming and chairman of the University Rhodes selection committee.
Cecil Rhodes, a British industrialist, established the Rhodes Scholarship program in 1904. The honor provides each recipient with
Steve St. Peter observes one of his students during a chemistry lab in Maltol Hall.
an annual allowance of more than $4,000 for two or three years of study at Oxford University in England.
The award is based on the applicant's scholastic ability, moral integrity, leadership, aptitude, athletic ability and concern for
humanity.
Although St. Peter did not receive one of the 32 scholarships, he said he treasured the expierience and the experiences he had been selected to represent Kansas.
He said he received through support and assistance from the University community, including Richard Givens, chairman of the chemistry department, Chancellor Gene A. Budij and Brehm.
St. Peter was one of two selected from among 10 students in November 1888 to represent Kansas in the State Tour. He went to Minneapolis and interviewed along with 10 nominees from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota for the four scholarships slated for him.
Brehm was pleased that St. Peter represented the University of Kansas
See ST. PETER, p. 5, col. 1
"Steve is a super person. I cannot imagine anyone else who could embody the intelligence,
4 candidates are off hook for violations
by Candy Niemann
Kansan staff write
The Progressive Idealist coalition and two independent candidates will remain in the race for Student Senate their violations of a Senate rule.
The rule says all election parties must turn in a complete financial audit on deadline.
The Senate Elections Committee voted unanimously last night to allow the groups to continue in the Senate race after hearing testimony that explained why the audits had been filed incorrectly.
The deadline for turning in audits was 5 p.m. Friday. Elections are today and tomorrow.
"There was no way we could have avoided the situation," said Fischer, Palmade, Calif., freshman. "We understand a violation has occurred, but the integrity of this election has not been disturbed."
The Progressive Idealist coalition turned in an audit by the deadline, but the audit was incomplete. James Fischer, the coalition's vice-presidential candidate, was called in to work and was unable to turn in the vote.
Brian Wika, independent presidential candidate, and Bill Haldeman, independent candidate for law school senator, also turned in their audits
Wika, Olathe junior, turned in his audit Monday, Haldeman, Lawrence first-year law student, turned his in yesterday.
"I made a mistake, but I'm not trying to rip anybody off or play any games." Wika said.
Haldeman said he had not been informed of the deadline.
Sarah Tulloh, Overland Park freshman and election committee member, said she thought the viola- ate would help to keep the groups out of the race.
"It was such a minor violation." Tulloch said. "It shouldn't keep them from running. The students should get a chance to vote for them."
Bryan Swan, Progressive Idealist presidential candidate, said he was pleased that all his hard work in the campaigns would not be lost.
"We're glad the committee reached the decision to keep us in the school so the students could get out and play," said Rachel "and themselves," said Swan, Teokun junior.