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The BH Slews Vol. 60, No. 43 Bowling 'Green Stats University Wednesday, Jan. 5,1977 Carter to lead Dems' economy WASHINGTON (AP)-The Democratic-controlled 96th Congress con- vened yesterday and gave notice to outgoing Republican President Ford that it will look to Democratic President-elect Jimmy Carter for economic leadership. Ford sent an opening-day message to Congress in which he proposed a 110 billion tax cut designed to benefit middle income families. It closely followed a Ford plan submitted last year and rejected by Congress. Rep. Al Ullman (D-Ore.l chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, where all tax legislation originates, said. "Obviously, we will organize around the Carter recommendation." Ullman and other Democratic congressional leaders are scheduled to meet Friday with Carter in Plains, Ga.. to discuss the President-elect's plans for stimulating the economy. THE MEMBF.RS of Congress elected or re-elected in November-435 House members and 34 senators-took the oath of office in traditional ceremonies. Then the House elected its speaker and the Senate its president pro tern. But the real leadership decisions were made at closed party caucuses. Sen. Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia was named Senate majority leader by the Democrats. Byrd won by acclamation after Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey notified the Democrats early yesterday that he was withdrawing from the contest. Byrd immediately pledged to "cooperate to the fullest" with Carter. "WE SHALL no longer be the 'loyal opposition,'" Byrd told the Democratic caucus. "For the first time in eight years, a President from our party will be in the White House." The Republican caucus produced an upset when Sen. Howard H. Baker New,p*»owi by Ufldr Milltgon Jr. of Tennessee defeated Sen. P.obert P. Griff en of Michigan in the contest for minority leader. Baker won on a vote of 19 to 18. Taking his academic life and checkbook Into his University Bookstore. Once he finds his books, Thus. Baker moved into the leadership post once held by his father-in- Booking it own hands, John Hollan, a doctoral student In he must then contend with long lines at the cash law, the late Sen. Everett McKinley Dirksen of Illinois. sociology, examines the textbook list In the register when he attempts to pay. In the House, Rep. Thomas P. O'Neill of Massachusetts, with solid backing from his fellow Democrats, was elected speaker. Succeeding O'Neill as majority leader was Rep. Jim Wright of Texas. Rep. John Rhodes of Arizona continued as minority leader. THE OUTCOME of the House leadership contests was decided last Health services streamlined month when Republicans and Democrats caucused. Both chambers were filled with new faces for the opening session. By Jim Sluzewskl and staffed by community employed by the health center and area could be set up on a tem- There were 67 new House members. 47 Democrats and 20 Republicans. Editorial Editor physicians on contract with the University Police. porary basis on campus. Eighteen new senators mine Democrats and nine Republicans) took University There will be threp As before, the city aMbulanre Outpatient services at the health office. Final plans lor University nealth fulltime and one parttime doctor will be called in emergency center will remain basically the care services, including night on duty during the day. situations. same, Eakin said. hours at the health center, nave Eakin said he believes one He said the University is going been announced by the ad- HE SAID HE hopes the night automobile will be sufficient and to look at what services are most ministration. service will begin Monday, but other transportation can be needed. He said the future of Coffee boycott urged Dr. Richard R. Eakin. vice some details still must be com- arranged if several students medical aid is flexible. CINCINNATI (AP)- An Ohio-based supermarket chain has started an provost for student affairs, said pleted. Appointments will be needed care at the same time. The upper floor of the health advertising campaign urging customers to boycott coffee in an effort to that with the elimination of in- encouraged at all times, especially "We've had this same service in center, previously used for in- halt rising prices. patient services, the health center at night. the past," he said. "We'll have to patients, has been converted to "If people get together to stop buying coffee, it should make the price will be open weekdays from 8 Students needing hospital at- see how it works out.' temporary men's housing because go the other way," said Robert Mann, vice president in charge of a.m.-5 p.m. and on Saturdays from tention will be referred to Wood of an influx of male students this retailing for 40 Liberal Market stores in Ohio. 9 a.m.-l p.m. for medical care in County Hospital. Eakin said, and EAKIN SAID IF Wood County quarter. "The world coffee situation is being exaggerated to benefit a few," the first contact phase. transportation to the hospital will Hospital becomes overcrowded, Eakin said the space allocation said Mann. In addition, Eakin said the be provided by the car formerly students will be taken to other committee will decide what will be Newspaper and billboard advertisements have been written which center will be open from 7-9 p.m. used as an on-campus ambulance. area hospitals. In extreme done with the room after this read: "Please don't buy coffee. It's much too expensive-$2.59 for one Monday through Thursday nights The car will be manned by drivers emergencies, he said a 100-200 bed quarter. pound. We think that is ridiculous." MANN ACKNOWLEDGED that the coffee supply was cut by the 1975 freeze in Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee beans. He expressed doubts that the cold weather was bad enough to drive coffee prices from Chenoult seeks more minority hiring input $1.35 to $2.59 per pound in less than two years. Other supermarket chains, however, were taking a less aggressive By Gall Harris criticisms. He said he has received may be introduced in the assembly University President Hollis A. attitude toward the problem. Staff Reporter few responses. soon, and suggested a way- to fight Moore Jr. said admissions look "Customers take care of that matter themselves," said a spokesman this possibility is to keep strong promising for the 1977-78 academic for Kroger, a Cincinnati-based chain with stores in 28 states. "If the The proposed Affirmative Action SOME SENATORS were con- ties with legislators, especially year. He said admissions will be customer doesn't want the product, he doesn't buy It." plan regarding the hiring of fused about faculty members' those who are alumni and those accepted through the summer A spokesman for the Procter & Gamble Co.. producers of Folger's minorities at the University, was participation in the plan and with children enrolled at the months and will not be closed coffee, said a boycott would hurt business but that it was impossible to discussed yesterday in Faculty several questioned what practical university. early this year. say a boycott would force South American and African nations to come Senate. purpose it would serve to have down on their prices for coffee beans. Myron M. Chenault, Director of faculty vote on it. the Office of Equal Opportunity "The Affirmative Action plan "IT WOULD MAKE supplies larger," said the spokesman. "Now Compliance at the university, was affects the whole University, the they're tight and the price is up." at the meeting to answer senators' faculty and the students," he said. East Wooster sewers Jerry Fleckinger, regional vice president for the Cincinnati-based questions regarding the plan which "I don't want them (the faculty) to Frisch s Restaurant chain, said the price of a cup of coffee had jumped he said is long overdue. vote to approve or disapprove it, I from 20 cents to 25 cents. In an effort to get faculty input, just want to get enough comments get council go-ahead The chain said it was retaining its policy of unlimited fill-ups for Chenault circulated a memo last to make it a more comfortable customers who have coffee with dinner. month asking for suggestions and document for everyone." By Gall Harris benefit, with the city picking up Chenault said he is willing to Staff Reporter the remainder of the tab. consider sending out another flyer Another resident, builder and to urge more faculty members to Plans for the construction of the developer Douglas Valentine, had a respond, adding that his advising East Wooster Street sewer project different complaint. As the plan Former MSU coach named new Falcon mentor committee meets Friday to con- and several ordinances assessing now stands, the new sewers will some ward two property owners probations for recruiting sider documents already received. empty into the lift station at the Denny Stolz, who resigned for pipeline installation were ap- violations.