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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. thesummer |Bowling 'Green Slate University, <: Merger talks called off by University by Paul O'Donnell Exploratory merger discussions between representatives of WBGU-TV and WGTE-TV have been called off, according to University Vice President Richard A. Edwards. The decision to terminate the discussion was made shortly after a June 18 meeting between University representatives and WGTE representatives, Edwards said. The decision caps the nearly four months of discussions which were initiated in late January by University President Hollis A. Moore Jr. and Byron West, chairman of the Greater Toledo Educational Television Foundation. THE UNIVERSITY was represented in the discussions by Edwards, trustee Frazier Reams Jr. and WBGU station manager Dr. Duane E. Tucker. WGTE was represented by station manager Robert Smith, trustee Howard Collier, later Undergraduate employee Nina Skokut is pictured In WBGU's master control room. Photo by George Lundskow replaced by trustee Edwin M. Bergsmark, and West. "It is my conclusion that the best interests of the two stations and the general public will not be served by the Tucker said that there have been sue resignations at WBGU "i T"| O "l (~\c* .7-5-79 creation of a new entity at this time," Moore said. since the merger talks began, but quickly added that only one "^ OXV-i.v was directly related to merger concerns. ArtBuchwald, Wilma Smith The impraticality of merging the two stations into a single guest column and profile — Page 4 entity was the main reason for terminating the discussions, editorial cartoon Page 2 Edwards said. Fisher, associate professor of journalism at the University, Newman's Marathon.. Page 5 said Monday that he now feels assured that the training of Features: Many people may "WE NOW HAVE a much better understanding of channel University students at WBGU will continue. know that Bowling Green's Doonesbury, classifieds 57's (WBGU) operations, including its educational value," Tucker said the possibility of renewal of merger talks will County Home Road is the site and briefs Page 6 Edwards said. of the old Wood County Home. remain. Edwards said that he could not foresee the But what many people may Concert listing and Edwards stressed that a concerted and thorough attempt revitalization of the discussions in the immediate future, was made in weighing the merits of a new entity. not know is that today the related story Page 7 however. home is a historical museum Tucker echoed Edward's statement, saying that this was housing relics dating back to Sports: The University played the best decision for his station. MOORE SAID HE hoped the two stations would continue to the 19th century. Curator Bob host to an athletic conditioning cooperate and identify areas where mutual interests can be H. Mehlow gave Pam Roberts workshop last week, drawing "THE CONCEPT of a merger was well worth exploring," served and cost savings made. a tour of the museum, and her in athletic trainers from all Tucker said. "And it appears as if the University's best in- report can be found on page 3. over the world. See page 8. terests have been served." There have been indications that representatives of WGTE were unyielding in negotiating some basic merger issues. Council approves 1980 budget A list of merger guidelines released by Edwards in April stated the University's goals. The guidelines included: by Pam Roberts COUNCIL ALSO authorized a of railroad property extending from transfer of funds within the director Mitchell Road to the Route 6 un- •CREATION OF a new board of trustees. of finance's accounts. The transfers derpass. The mayor pointed out that -Continued functioning of the present WBGU studio as a Economic issues occupied center will take effect at the earliest op- the purchase of the land may save production and broadoast center. stage at Monday's City Council portunity. The largest of the tran- the city some money in years to -Continued educational opportunities for University meeting, as council passed sfers involves the shift of $1,646.77 come. students. resolutions which approved the 1980 from the park, playground and city budget, transferred funds recreation fund to that for pool BELLARD COMMENTED, "I -RECOGNITION OF the University as part of the new within existing accounts and maintenance. entity. hope we don't go broke saving provided supplemental ap- money." -Just consideration for the present WBGU staff. propriations for the remainder of the Tucker said the WGTE board wanted to maintain a full- current fiscal year. Newlove introduced legislation scale public broadcasting channel in Toledo. providing supplemental ap- The results of the Special Board of propriations for the city's expenses Public Utilities meeting, at which The 1980 budget resolution was for the remainder of this year. A the board decided to request funds to THIS WOULD necessitate a phasing out of WBGU as a before council for the first time. production center. $1,750 appropriation for the Wood replace the present aeration system Councilman Richard A. Newlove, County Public Defender Com- in the basins at the existing Other sources have noted that WGTE also wanted majority finance committee chairman, made representation if a new board of trustees were to be formed. mission drew question from Council wastewater treatment plant, came a motion to suspend the rules and President Bruce H. Bellard. Bellard before council. The board requested Smith, when contacted Tuesday morning, said that he has decide the issue before the 4th of not been made aware of any merger developments that have asked whether the money requestd additional $27,000 for the project July holiday. The budget passed would represent an annual con- which has already cost the city transpired since the June 18 meeting. He declined to conn unanimously without discussion. ment on the termination of the merger talks. tribution to the fund. It was ex- $99,000. The money would be used to plained that the amount is a par- finance repairs of the present MUCH CONCERN arose among students and faculty over The proposed budget is $376,032 ticular share pro-rated for the past system and help to insure proper unanswered questions when the talks were in their early less than the budget passed last seven months. wastewater treatment until such stages. year. Increases of $1,070 in the time as the new system is in Many students employed at WBGU expressed a strong mayor's budget and $64 for that of operation. The delivery time on the inclination to seek an education elsewhere if the merger city council were included in the Mayor Ah/in L. Perkins proposed new materials was estimated at restricted professional opportunities available at WBGU. approved budget in his report the purchase of a tract three weeks. > opinion, Summer sayings impress strangers WASHINGTON-It's getting on to summer time and people "Things have to get better before they get worse." will be going to places where they will meet strangers. How "My brother works for a multinational corporation-in the do you impress them? Here are a few things to say to make Art bribery department.'' them realize you are someone to be reckoned with. "My husband makes his own gasohol from potato "WE FEED a family of four for $25 a week." peelings." "Sen. Hayakawa would make a good President." "Once you understand inflation, it's hard to hate it." Buchwald "I know exactly where Skylab is going to faH.'' "MY SON is on the night shift at Three Mile Island." ——■——■—■ "Elizabeth Taylor Warner is in my Weight Watcher's "WILL YOU all permit me to propose a toast to Mayor Frank Rizzo." class." "WE SAW the King Tut exhibit, but we didn't like it." "George is suing Sears Roebuck over a wrench he in- "We refinanced the mortgage on our home through Bert "I had both Gore Vidal and Truman Capote for dinner last Lance." . vented." week." "I'm Polish. Have you heard any funny stories about my "Margaret Trudeau danced at our son's wedding." nationality lately?" *_ "I THINK the oil companies are neat." , "We looked at Nixon's house in San Clemente, but decided "I have this friend, Miriam,who took Geritol every day, not to buy it." and then suddenly her husband asked her for a divorce." "ONE OF the fellows in my car pool turned out to be a Russian spy." "Roman Polanski is making a film with my daughter." "WE DON't smoke or drink, but we still like to go to "Harvey and I can't wait until our grandchildren grow up swinging bars." and move out of the nest." "WOULD YOU like to see a picture of our test-tube baby? " "I'd rather watch bad television than read a good book." "Our main business is supplying liquor for the Ayatollah "If they don't have Perrier, get me a double scotch without "I never met a person from OPEC I didn't like." ice." Khomeini's state dinners." "Harold knows everything there is to know about the SALT "I WISH my ex-husband would get married again, so I (c) 1979, Los Angeles Times Syndicate II agreements." could stop paying him alimony." guest column.