University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Associated Students of the University of Montana Montana Kaimin, 1898-present (ASUM) 10-1-1971 Montana Kaimin, October 1, 1971 Associated Students of the University of Montana Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy . Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/studentnewspaper Recommended Citation Associated Students of the University of Montana, "Montana Kaimin, October 1, 1971" (1971). Montana Kaimin, 1898-present. 5973. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/studentnewspaper/5973 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Montana Kaimin, 1898-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. montana KAIMIN I I’jiiv«*rsily of iM:>nt:itiu * 1 Vol. 74. So. I ■ Missoula. .Montana Iritlay .October 1. |«>71 CB asks for housing authority; Opposes public utility rate hike Central Board’s first meeting last In a second resolution, CB voted Constitutional Review Board for night included passing resolutions to endorse a proposal to place the clarification. endorsing the proposed Public Public Housing Authority, a plan CB tabled the use of the UM Housing Authority and opposing to build 40 low-rent housing units, facilities resolution presented by Montana Power’s requested rate on the Nov. 2 ballot. Missoula City Robert Fedore, dean of students, increases. Council had voted Monday night until next week. Central Board endorsed the res­ to delay action on the housing au­ John Christensen, ASUM presi­ olution objecting to Montana thority until after the first of Janu­ dent, explained that the resolution Power’s rate increase because most ary. In the resolution CB requested presented by Fedore has only three states limit their utilities to a 6 per that the City Council reconsider its additional sections to the policy cent return and Montana Power action. already in effect at UM. The three already has a 10 per cent return. Controversy arose over whether new clauses are restrictions on the The resolution also requests that to put candidates for positions va­ use of sound amplification equip­ the “Montana Public Service Com­ cated on CB on the ballot on Octo­ ment, the prohibiting of open mission investigate the need and ber 20, as indicated in the CB by­ burning on campus and the pro­ justification to initiate rate reduc­ laws, or whether new members hibiting of persons from sleeping tions for gas and electricity pro­ should be appointed by Christen­ in, inhabiting or using any facility vided by the Montana Power Com­ sen as indicated in the constitution. or area not specifically provided by pany.” The matter was referred to the the University,for that purpose. Robert Sorenson, CB business manager, requested that CB de­ mand reimbursement from the Se­ Stokes sets political plan lective Service Information Center for $27.35 of ASUM funds spent by the Center on tobacco. Soren­ son said that Michael Wisocki, di­ at Black Expo exhibition rector of the Center will attend the next CB meeting to answer ques­ CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Carl favorite sons and other varieties Stokes of Cleveland disclosed a na­ tions concerning the budget. CB of committing presidential dele­ voted to demand reimbursement. tional black blue-print for the 1972 gates or a combination of them election year Thursday, keynoted all.” Plans for an independent pub­ by “developing and understanding Stokes outlined five points “as lications board were also discussed. the power which will come our only commitment.” The board will be made up of four through coalition politics.” members selected by CB and four Stokes, who earlier said he will • “Black elected officials and members selected jointly by the not seek a third term as Cleve­ black voters, Republican and Dem­ four UM publications, the Book, land mayor, declared he does not ocrat, make no commitment to any the Garret, the Sentinel, and the want to. be a presidential candi­ of the announced or easily draft- Kaimin. date and added, “and I’m certainly able candidates for president. not available for vice president.” • “Black voters concern them­ Ted Parker, director of the Phy­ His speech highlighted the politi­ selves with issues, not personali­ sical Plant, presented a memo to cal side of the Black Expo exhi­ ties. CB stating that if ASUM would bition dedicated mainly to busi­ • “Black voters in their respec­ supply student and faculty labor, The beginnings of the outer walls of the addition on the Harry ness unity. tive states start now in the proc­ Missoula county would furnish the Adams Field House are marked by braces and scaffolding as the $2.6 He was introduced at a news ess of deciding upon delegates to material and supervision to re­ million renovation and expansion continues. The project is being conference by the Rev. Jesse Jack- the 1972 political party conven­ pair the Van Buferi Street Bridge financed through student building fees and facility income. The son, director of Operation Bread­ tions. so that it is safe for bicycle traf­ locker rooms and the gymnastics area will be ready for use Aug. basket, as “our great national po­ • “Develop communication now fic. CB voted to support the proj­ 1, 1972, and the final completion date is Dec. 1, 1972. litic a 1 spokesman.” Operation with other political minority ect. Breadbasket is the economic arm groups as the issues are framed of the Southern Christian Leader­ and common interests identified ship Conference. for coalition purposes. Asserting that a political revo­ • “Send your delegates to the lution is needed to make cities liv­ conventions with a full under­ Dunkle to discuss environment able again, Stokes said the reason standing of why they are there-to Frank Dunkle, director of the has received several awards for his Montana. State Fisn and Game for the call to a black political represent us, not to snatch at some State Fish and Game Department, environmental efforts. Department since 1963 and pre­ strategy for 1972 was “to change crumb offered them by the old line will lecture on the environmental vious to that he worked in that those now in power to those who organization and that they be un- problems facing Montana at 8:15 In 1968, he was the recipient of department’s information and edu­ will take the drastic action neces­ equivocably committed on the is­ tonight in the UC Ballroom. A the Water Conservation Award cation division. sary” to throw off oppression. sues and on the full compliance question and answer period will given by the Sears Foundation and In addition to the lecture, which “This may mean the actual run­ with the selection processes.” follow the speech. ' in 1970, he received the Rocky is sponsored by UM Program ning of a black person for presi­ Stokes spoke five days after a Mountain Center on Environment Council, Dunkle will speak to three dent of the United States,” he number of leading blacks met in Dunkle, who has been mentioned Award for Outstanding Environ­ classes today. He will speak at said, “or the running of a num­ a secret weekend session to draft as a possible candidate in the 1972 mental Achievement. 9 a.m. in M 115, at 11 a.m. in LA ber of different black persons for strategy for the 1972 elections. Montana gubernatorial election, Dunkle has been director of the 207 and at 1 p.m. in NS 307. UM starts equal opportunity for minorities By Ronnene Anderson Kaimin Reporter The University of Montana is initiating a biased; 6) underutilization of women in fac­ President Pantzer prepared a statement portunities, recruiting, employment and new equal opportunity program which ulty positions and differential salaries re­ of the University’s employment policy last motion practices to determine the existence should result in equal employment and edu­ ceived by females when compared to males May. In it he stated the T/niversity’s com­ of discrimination. cational opportunities to disadvantaged mi­ in equivalent positions; 7) inadequate mi­ mitment to a program of equal opportun­ It will also improve awareness of em­ norities on UM campus, George Mitchell, nority representation on the faculty and 8) ity in faculty and staff recruiting, employ­ ployment opportunities for minorities. UM administrative vice president, said yes­ no University system of equal employment ment and advancement, in student admis­ Existing Afro-American and Indian terday. opportunities of construction contractors. sions, employment and financial assistance, Studies will continue to be supported. Mit­ The program is being initiated after a Mitchell said he felt the OCR’s observa­ without regard to race, color, religion, sex, chell said these programs were started be­ review team from the Office of Civil Rights, tions were “relatively accurate.” or national origin. cause of general interest, not because of any Denver, conducted an “Equal Employment “They (the OCR) recognized that, in some President Pantzer appointed Mitchell as complaints about discrimination in courses Contract Compliance Review” at the Uni­ instances, full compliance cannot be accom­ the UM’s Equal Employment Officer to be offered at UM. versity last Jan. 18-21 to determine whether plished overnight,” Mitchell said. He said responsible for supervision and enforce­ The white male has a greater opportunity the University had satisfactorily complied positive measures to improve the equal em­ ment of the policy. to find jobs and to earn better salaries with an executive order requiring equal ployment status of minorities on this cam­ An inventory of the present status of mi­ within the community than do minorities employment opportunities for minorities.