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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Protesters descend on Strong
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1990
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Budig outlines steps to end racial discord
Chancellor Gene A. Budig spoke in a packed Strong Hall rotunda yesterday after about 80 students who were upset about the racial climate at KU marched to the administrative offices and demanded action.
By Eric Gorski and Jonathan Plummer
Kansas staff write
Budig, who was attending meetings at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., returned to Lawrence when he learned about the protest. He arrived at Strong about 4 p.m.
About 350 people filled the room and lined the second-floor railing to hear Budig address minority issues. The police responded by responding to questions submitted by
'Today, I offer the institution's apology to Ann Dean. I have asked the executive vice chancellor to take appropriate action, remembering the importance
Cruising into the '90s
Attention used car shoppers
Thorough inspection helps pinpoint lemons
by Sara Bellamy
Gambling in the state of Kansas is not limited to the lotteries or the track. Anyone who has been in the market for a used car can be classified as a gambler.
"There is always a gamble when you buy a used car," Jon Bomberge, new and used car sales manager at Dale Willey Pontiac and Cadillac said. "The only way to avoid that is to buy a new car."
Unfortunately, due to the rising cost of new cars and increased percentages of financing, most car buyers are forced into purchasing a used car. Many variables exist in this market which are advantageous to the consumer.
There are many publications which can provide helpful information about a particular make and model; however, these magazines or consumer reports may be misleading.
"People looking for a particular car shouldn't be turned off by a bad report," Bomberger said. "Many of our cars were previously owned by someone local. You can call the previous owner to find out the car's history."
John Prochaska, owner of the
independent used car dealership University Used Car and Trucks, said, "A used car is a one-of-a-kind thing. Who's to say what the value is? A book or a magazine cannot tell you how much a car is actually worth."
Where you shop for a used car depends on your knowledge of automobiles in case an unexpected mechanical problem should begin. More knowledge is required if you are going to shop by scanning the classified auto ads in the local newspaper.
Generally when an owner is selling his car through the newspaper, he won't offer any warranties. If the car breaks down a month later you must be financially prepared to pay for the repairs whether you do the work personally or take it to a mechanic.
"Cars are like people. You may feel well one day and then be sick the next; a car may perform well one day and something may go wrong the next." Walt Thome said. Thome sells used cars for the independent dealer Cardinal Motors, located on east 23rd street.
If your knowledge is limited, either an independent dealer or a used car lot at a major dealership where to
shop for a used car. "The reputation of the dealer is important in this business," Thome said.
Both types of dealerships offer warranties: They range from 30 days to three years. The longer warranties are an extra expense. The shorter warranties are usually offered without charge but on some repairs the warranty is a 50-50 expense. The owner pays half and the dealership pays half.
Besides the warranties these dealerships extend, they follow a basic philosophy in customer service.
"Any of my cars that are for sale you are welcome to take to an independent mechanic to have it checked out," Prochaska said.
The larger dealerships have their own service departments which is also something to consider. "You have the support of our salesmen and our mechanics," Bomberger said. "Most dealerships survive on a customer's repeated business, this is why our service people are available to meet your needs."
Here are some suggestions when buying a used car:
- Check the odometer, problems may occur sooner than anticipated on a
car with a lot of miles.
- Take the car to an independent mechanic to inspect the brakes and the transmission. Ask for an opinion on the overall condition of the vehicle.
- Look at the tires. If they have been on the car for any length of time, the tread will show signs of a bad front-end alignment.
- *Test everything from the air conditioner to the dash lights, park lights, dome light and horn.
- Check the shocks/struts for wear by pushing down on the four corners of the car. If it continues to bounce, the shocks/struts may need to be replaced.
- Look for rust spots. If the car has been in an accident and the body repairs were made with puddy, the car is more likely to rust in these spots. These areas can be found by using a magnet. Where the magnet doesn't stick, the car has been repaired with puddy.
*Test drive the car. Listen, watch and feel for anything that may not be normal. Apply pressure to the brakes. If the car pulls to one side the shocks/struts may need to be replaced or the car may be out of alignment.
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Eleanore Macish, Senate Election Committee chairman, said, 2,521 students voted yesterday. A total of 2,757 ballots were cast
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Poll workers reported heavy turnouts yesterday during the first day of Student Senate elections, and some students complained that flyers were distributed too close to polling places.
Some tables were running out of ballots for student senators, said Jeff Morris, student body vice *esident.
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KU Printing Services had to int more ballots because of the gate turnout, said Linda Weeks, atom service consultant. She that to her knowledge, the vice had never had to print identical ballots during an election.
Eleanor Maenish, chairman of mate election Committee, said 2 ballots for residents-at-large were gone by 12:30 p.m. All the illots for non-traditional, law, sident-at-large and engineering indicators were gone by 3 p.m. "It's great news," Macnish said. People are actually standing in to vote."
"Some people just laugh a little when they walk past us," Simon id. "One person said he already id five of our飞艇."
Several campaigners distributed literature near Watson library, Wesco Hall and theansas Union. Richard Parker aud Dan Simon, Senate candiates, said they had been handing it flyers for several hours in front Watson.
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