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Vol. *No. 4 February 3,1983 WHMA purchase contract finalized . By SUSIE IRWIN Editor The Jacksonville State University Communications Foundation contracted to purchase WHMA-TV for $2.9 million, from the Anniston Broadcasting Co. both parties announced Saturday. Officials from the university, as well as the station, en- thusiastically revealed the exchange of ownership to press representatives gathered in the Houston Cole Library. "I have never been involved in any transaction t?iat hat! more going for it than this one,"said the Commurlications Foundation attorney A. W. Bolt. Dr. Theron Montgomery cited t ree reasons for acquiring the television station. First, the purchase will enhance the university's new . school of communications. Montgomery said he is "op- timistic" about faculty and student involvement in WHMA in the future. Another reason Montgomery said was offering continued service to the corrmunity by its cooperation and main- taining local ownership. Finally, Montgomery c13clutieu that the purchase is a "financial investment" which will allow for the university's future expansion. The possibility of academic apprenticeships for students was mentioned although Montgomery would not offer Officials of the JSU Communications Foundation and the for the Foundation to purchase WHMA-TV at a cost of $2.9 details at this tie. Anniston Broadcasting Co. ink the contract which provides million. k Since the station's studio is located in Anniston, Mon- tgomery said construction of an "annex" in Jacksonville is vesting houses. He estimates that it will take some ten full The FCC ordered that the major owners of the television a possibility, yet no details were disclosed. years to repay the loan. station and the Anniston Star must sell one of the roper ties "JSU is not acquiring the station, and it will not use its The Federal Communication Commission is over- by January 1, 1980. After numerous court appeals, the funds to acquire the station," Montgomery said. seeing the entire exchange and WHMA officials estimate it deadline was moved to Feb. 2, 1983. The recently-formed Communications Foundation is a will take some 90 days to finalize the deal. nonprofit organization without stock ownership or benefits "A broadcast property, by law, must operate in the public Two reasons were cited by Ayers for deciding to part with to any member of the foundation. Members of the foun- interest. A University, by its very nature, is devoted to the the station rather than the newspaper, "love and money", dation are Montgomery, Dr. James Reaves, Jack Hopper public interest," said Brandt Ayers, a principal owner of love because his father founded the paper and family ties and Charles Rowe. WHMk. are strong. He added that the idea of JSU's becoming the According to Montgomery, the foundation will borrow the Ayers remains thankful that the exchange guaranteed new owner of WHMA is a "happy" second choice, the first total amount of $2.9 million from the Calhoun County in- that the station will remain under "home&vnership". being to retain ownership. Student concern prompts = - Action to be taken asbestos investlgatzon By KEITH McDUFFIE Dr. Woodward stated that "the University Concerning the problem with asbestos, lab has assigned a committee to investigate the on Round House hours technicians from the University of Alabama situation" and "the University is prepared me scheduled to inspect the dormitories to do everything possible to meet the requirements for remedying the situation." sometime in May or e&ly summer to see if Student use of the Round help. As a result, I have had not to hire any new workers. the dormitories meet state requirements. The dust fr~~thefire retardant mineral, House, a recreational asbestos, is known to cause lung fibrosis and to set new hours, based on We are studying the situation "The University can only wait for those lab building housing pool tables, student needs and use." and trying to determine what results right now," stated Dr. Woodward. .various forms of cancer. ping-pong tables, a big- JSU dormitory students have become When it was pointed out that would be the most "Until then, we can't take any action." screen TV and several video the building was closed economical and beneficial Why hasn't the University replaced the concerned over the increasing awareness of games, is now the center of the presence of asbestos in many ot the throughout the weekend, thing to do." When asked if a asbestos? According to Dr. Woodward, the controversy. The facility's which would seem to be a decision was forthcoming Vice President for University Services, "the dormitories. However, they may now be hours have been cut, from relieved to know that the University is now period of peak use, Gaddy Rowe replied that "at the asbestos problem is such a recent issue, that from 80 hours a week to minute nothing is being done doing something about it. replied that he is aware of it took the University by surprise." about 40, according to this, but that with only one but any student input into the Claude Gaddy, director of full-time employee "the matter would be ap- Special Services. According personnel are not available preciated." to Gaddy; two of the full-time to keep it open on the personnel retired last fall, Banned author speaks.. : page 2 weekends. The ad- While the administration hi .. .. leaving a gap in the ~orkministration has known of considers the matter f~r Pat and Bert survive the '80's. .. .. .. 6 force. this since November." what is now the third month, - Charles Rowe, Vice - the SGA has passed a Campus media centerfold........, 10&11 Gaddy stated that he President of Financial Af- resolution asking that the Heart transplant patient still ticking.. "requested two full-time fairs, stated that "Dr. University hire additional workers last November to Montgomery and I are full-time workers, as well as Super Bowl:Too much?.... ............ replace the retiring people, reviewing the situation. We a number of student but received no additional have not decided whether or workers. page 2 THE CHAN February 3,1983 Black History Ahnth events By WALTER RUSSELL Benham says, "I look forward to the The month of February is recognized as month and its meaningful programs. I urge Black History Month. Bryan Benham, Ah everyone to come out and support each president is working with Dr. Lloyd event." Mulraine, advisor, and other associates to Events for the month include the plan a full and eventful month in celebration following : of the Black struggle. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. REV. FREDDY V. RIMPSEY DR. OAKLEY HOLMES PRESIDENT ANNISTON CULTURAL BLACK ART HISTORY-LECTURE EDUCATION and RECREATION HAMMOND HALL GALLERY FOUNDATION SPONSORED by ART DEPARTMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. J.S.U. AFRO-AMERICAN TALENT MR. ROY WOOD Lori Tate (L) meets Barbara Murphy, phy's appearance was sponsored by the JSU LEONE COLE AUDITORIUM ONE BLACK MAN'S OPINION author of "Nowhere To Run," a book banned Writer's Club. WENN RADIO, SUNBELT at many area school libraries. Ms. Mur- BROADCASTING SYSTEM MONDAY. FEBRUARY 7 LEONE COLE AUDITORIUM 7:30 p.m. Author speaks on book banning DR. BARBARA A. WHEELER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 DEAN of ARTS and SCIENCE 7:30 p.m. HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY By SUSIE IRWIN to reach greater knowledge. struggle with guilt. A new MELLOW MAGIC PRODUCTION TALENT COLLEGE. AND FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA '83 Barbara Murphy, author Book banning takes away kid arrives in the New York TAMPA, FLORIDA. of No Place to Run, spoke the chance for children to City neighborhood and is ADMISSION $1.00 BLACK HISTORY STUDIES-LECTURE LEONE COLE AUDITORIUM recently to a captive develop these "wings" exposed to city pressures. THERON MONTGOMERY AUDITORIUM audience in Merrill Murphy said. Murphy maintains that all Auditorium on the "ex- Murphy described "book the characters in the book SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 tremely important issue" of banners" as not looking out are based on real people she FOR INFOR&ION CALL STUDENT 7:00 p.m. book banning. windows, locking them shut met or came in contact with GOVERNMENT OFFICE, J.S.U. AT 435- J.S.U. GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT &lhoun County is the only and saying, "we don't want while living in New York 9820 EXT. 490 THERON MONTGOMERY AUDITORIUM county in the nation to ban to know anything out there." City. her book in public schools, a She advised people to read situation Mrs. Murphy said many books, "open win- While Murphy claims that leaves her "heartbroken." dows-lean far out." she writes "from the pic- AAA receives financial support To begin her address, tures" in her mind, she Murphy said she had "a Parents, Murphy added, readily admits that the fact By SUSIE IRWIN sponsorer of the bill, said therefore the money would sense of the people you (the should let their children that her book has been The Afro American that the funds should be be equally distributed. audience) are, the things you choose the books they want banned has had an effect on Association will receive awarded for Black History "Black History month believe in" and continued to read and suggested that if her writing. $1,000 worth of financial month because it is a Should be celebrated by that there is a serious the parent does not approve support from the SGA in minority affair, The money everyone," said Sen. Dodie "mistake in Calhoun of the book, the child and the Not only the entire celebrating Black History will be taken from the In- Coleman. County." parent should discuss the education system but also month.