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oly smoke! Few senators have fieldhouse 'buts by JIM PEDERSEN Staff Writer Athletic' Director Bob Devaney stretched his record to 12-0-1 Tuesday in an unusual appearance before the Nebraska Legislature. Devaney addressed the Unicameral for about ten minutes and explained the need for a new fieldhouse on the University campus. About an hour later, the body responded by advancing from first reading LB 87 which creates a n additional five-cent cigarette excise tax of which hali' would go lor the proposed fieldhouse and half for a state office building. DEVANEY TOLD the Legislature the proposed fieldhouse would take about three years to finish and would seat from 16,000 to 18,000 spectators for basketball games. He emphasized that the building would be multi purpose and could be used by the State Fair Board, the city or groups wishing to hold events like concerts. "As proud as the state of Nebraska is of their athletic program," the NU coach said, "I am sure they would want a structure which would rival any other university in the country and at least in the Big Eight." Although Devaney got a warm reception from senators who noted he had done more for the state in the way of promotion than any other Nebraskan in many years, the proposed bill received some opposition. Sen. Richard Proud of Omaha proposed an amendment to the bill which would have removed the earmarking of funds for the fieldhouse and office building and place the moneys in the general fund, PROUD SAID that more important things should be done " than building a gym . To put money into a gym in a wave of enthusiasm for Big Red would be foolish." Sen. Fred Carstens pointed to the neglect of a small recreational building for retarded children at the State Home for Children in Beatrice and called a speical tax for a fieldhouse at the University an "unacceptable double-standard." Although Proud initially said other priorities such as "feeding the poor and helping the handicapped" should be given attention before a fieldhouse, he later changed his mind and decided the money should be used to reduce taxes. Proud cited the election of Gov. J, J. Exon on a campaign of reducing taxes as proof the people of Nebraska want high taxes put. "If you want to reduce the property tax or sales tax or income tax, take the money generated from this excise tax and put it in the general fund," he said. "Maybe you don't want to cut taxes but I do." The bill received support from Sen. Herb Nore of Genoa and George Syas from Omaha. NORE CALLED for an end to "shanty-type" capital construction budgets. He noted that the Home Economics Building on the East Campus is "a barn" and added that it was time the Legislature did something for future generations. Syas said capital construction projects have always been sacrificed for other needs. The Legislature says, "put the money into the general fund and we will allocate it, but we never do," he remarked. The Proud amendment to LB 87 failed by a vote of 33-9. The entire measure passed 41-3. Sen. Sam Klaver, Richard Proud and William Skarda cast the negative votes. The primary problem for the proposed fieldhouse now doesn't appear to be in the Legislature where it is expected to breeze on through the final two readings to passage. A greater problem is posed by the outside possibility that wholesale cigarette dealers will feel compelled to increase prices by ten cents to cover the additional five-cent tax and still provide for a substantial profit. It has been speculated that should such a price rise occur, the cost of smoking could become sufficiently prohibitive to cause a significant reduction in the estimated revenue from the cigarette tax. P J a 0 MUMS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1971 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA VOL. 94 NO. 98 Tiemann chides politicians Defends education by DENNIS SNYDER Staff Writer Former Nebraska Governor Norbert T. Tiemann, in one of his first major speeches since his defeat at the polls last November, lashed out Tuesday night at politicians who strive to demolish a good educational system. Taking offense at the large budget cuts proposed for the University, Tieman accused NU critics of seeking political gain and short-run popularity. But, he added, "these same critics are unable to give a sound reason for wrecking the lives, hopes and dreams of our future leaders TIEMANN WAS on campus as a Montgomery Lecturer and defended both the need for higher education and his administration's past educational programs.. Admitting that he would not hide how much he is disturbed by what has happened to the University's budget, Tiemann admitted that some people felt his administration pushed too hard, but he refused to accept the criticism: "I do not believe that you can do too much to furnish today's youth a quality education." State aid to education, junior colleges and vocational technical schools are all Candidates face voters in Wednesday election "This time, the effects are too important to ignore" reads one ASUN election advertisement. The results of Wednesday's voting will determine not only how many students ignore this year's ASUN election but also ASUN execu tives, senators, advisory board members and campus opinion on three issues. Kent "Rick" Apthorpe, Steve Fowler, Tim Kincaid, Gary Schleiger, and Douglas Voegler are vying for the ASUN President's chair. Another 80 candidates are competing for Vice-presidential and Senatorial seats and. Positions on four college advisory boards will also be filled. Voters may choose between the PACE committee low-income scholarship plan, which collects $3.50 from each student but will be refunded on request, or the Regents Committee Plan by which students wishing to contribute add $3.50 to their tuition payment. An opinion vote on whether or not co continue student fee support of the . Daily Nebraskan is included on the ballot. It will be used by the Regents along with a poll to help determine the issue. A more recent item, the proposed Joint Treaty of Peace will be on the ballot with options of favoring or opposing it. Last but, certainly not least, 23 Senior girls representing their living units will compete for the title of May Queen. The winner will be part of the Ivy Day royalty on May 8. Only University women are eligible to vote for May Queen. integral parts of the Nebraska educational framework, according to Tiemann, "but if we are going to coordinate all of our efforts in post-high school education we must have a fixed focal point. In Nebraska, that point can only be the University of Nebraska system." Besides providing education for young people, Tiemann said that research programs at the University have a practical value for the state. "WE HAVE had a number of research programs carried on at the University which have added to the quality of life here and throughout the world." Closer to home he cited research in grain, meat, and in medicine which has benefited local farmers, consumers and citizens. In addition to the tangible benefits from research the state would still be the benefactor simply because we would have a first rank university, according to Tiemann, who is now a banker. The state would also benefit from a first rate University Turn to page 4 Nebraska Union-8 a.m. 8 p.m. to East Campus Union-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Dentistry, Home Economics, Agricultural. After 5 p.m. in the City Campus Union. ' v - . , - ! 1 ,f X Abraham Lincoln couldn't get elected in 1971, says former U. S. Senator Albert Gore of Tennessee. See story on page 16. Student candidates dumped in Lincoln primary election Three University of Nebraska students, making an attempt to become probably the first NU students ever to win an elective public office in Lincoln, were defeated in the city Primary Election Tuesday. Despite agreeable spring weather, and a large number of candidates on the ballot, voter turnout in the Capital City was reportedly the lowest in a decade for a primary. John S. Breslow, 21, Teachers College major from southeast Lincoln, came closest to winning a spot in the May 4 General Election ballot. Voters chose eight candidates Tuesday; four will be elected early next month. Breslow placed tenth in the list of 17. William F. Bennett, 20, an NU sophomore, ranked further down the list. William F. Hermes, 20, south Lincoln native got the fewest votes of th'j three students, finishing in the 16th spot. Incumbent Mayor Sam Schwartzkopf, 55, took an early lead and easily bumped City Councilmen Ervin E. Peterson and Bill Davidson. Davidson, who placed third in the mayoral .race, is now eliminated. Candidates who will be vying for the four City Council seats May 4 are: Helen G. Boosalis (the only incumbent), Steve Cook, F. Bob Sikyta, W. Richard Baker, Richard H. Hansen, Nancy Childs, Charles M. Hamilton and Bill Murrell.