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If the preJer.tid selection of candidates in
the lIay 1 1 Nebraska primary seems somewhat re
moved from meaningful political realities, there is
another part of the balloting that students should
not" overlook.
The primary abo will be the selection process
for deciding winch two candidates will run for the
NU Board of Regents in each district in the
November general election.
Generally, the crop of candidates seems sort of
tattered, but there are a few bright spots on the
1976 horizon. Rather than a wholesale endorse
ment of candidates, this editorial will point out
some attributes which .make various candidates
more attractive to student voters.
Jn the third district, the progressive ideas of
Merle Ilanson vould make him a valuable addi
tion to the board. Regents' meetings seem to
reflect a disturbing homogeneity of opinion, and
Hansen would shake things up. The farmer from
Newman Grove has been active in other state
causes and says he just "wants to represent thf
plain people.
Student Charlie Krig is another possibility, but
perhaps is inexperienced in politics and would not
fare well in an election.
Incumbent Kermit Wagner is typical of the
current board. He says lie is worried about losing
faculty members, and would propose merit raises
to keep them. Yet the realist might ask why
Regent Wagner has allowed the NU faculty situa
tion to deteriorate to its current depleted state
during his six years on the board.
Vsffnpr aTn pyfiihfts thf tvnir.nl thft students
U don't really know what's good for them" attitude
as evidenced by his comments on evaluation of
students performance.
Most desirable of the fourth district candidates
seems to be Bill Hood, a Bellevue teacher. His
recognition that academic conditions are as im
portant to the success of a university as money
for faculty members is an encouraging sign.
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ombermania hits the land
iter Rumsfeld's test drive
Ey Arthur IIspps -
Secretary of Ddsnss Donald Risssfsli went for a test
drive the other day in a new B-l bomber, lis ssid the
demonstror handled "exceedirtsJy we2.w
. That's good because Congress is trying to decide nht
now whether we shocM by out S92 biHicn to buy these
new bombers. That comes to more thta $1 00 for each
Americaa fasi. Naturally, ait ejqEditure that large has
acres the
Isnd: -
"Dcnili, do you ny think we need a new bomber
riht cow?
"Joyce, I pst wii you coEiTvs heard the throaty roar
cf Czzz esgiass, ssea that fizzzizz, stressdlnsd body,
fdt ths csy thai baby cohered .
I'm s'rs it wouM be nice to have a new bomber,
&sr. Cut is an awful lot of ccaey. Valine Jsasse
vrlH be startir cclee soca and the orthodcntrl says
"Gee, Joyce-, you knew all I want is e be3 for you
and the cLUIrsa. Dut, Ulsye me, this PJ fa ths best. V.'&It
tlH you sse that caw cpholery aadt thoae decorator
It's just that there axe st many other thiss we need,
dzzr. Cculhit we nie da with our cli G-S2 bonder for
another fsw years?
Tat re of junk? It's 25-yeanKjll, Joyce. itsfa
apart. It's got a tunny rattle in the transmission. Do you
know what a new transmission costs?"
"Cut wouldn't it be cheaper to put in a new txansjnis
slon thaa to spend $1 ,03 . .
"You'd still have an old slowpoke of a bomber, Joyce.
Do you realize that if the Russians attacked us at this very
minute, our old B-52 rattlatraps wouldn't get to Moscow
until ten hours after the war was over? Why, we'd be the
laughing stock cf the whole world."
"That sounds Lie desired obsolescence, Donald. But
: would a D-l be any better?
"Twice as good, Joyce. It would get there enry Cvc
hours after the war was over, llo one's got a better
bomber thaa that. It's one the whole family could be
proud of."
"V;e3..."
"Ch, ccme ca, Joyce. It's only money. Y.Tiat American
fam!!y wcuUat be darted to lay out J1GQ for a
baria Lie tiis? You enly live once, I ahrays say."
"V2, 1 suppose we couli p without a vacation this
year. Or any new clothes. And if we started using powder
ed milk instead of fresh and
"Gosh, Joyce, you're a peach!
"Cut are you sure buying this new bomber makes sense
from a practical stand point , DonaU?
"Cf course it makes sens, boy, I can hardly wait
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Current Regent Robert Prokcp, another incum
bent, states that most university issues dont
involve students per se. One can ordy hope that
after election time, Dr. Prokop is not involved in
regent matters per se. Prokops past performance
on the board has been lackluster and unmarked
by any creative problem-solving for the university.
The two remainir.3 candidates in the fourth
district, Wilard Waldo and James VincheH, are
typical Nebraska conservatives. Waldo favors
having one strong university. WincheU has said he
is against alcohol and visitation liberalization on
campus.
Graduate student Kenbn Johannes vould be
an adequate addition to the board, considering
the fifth district candidates. He seems interested
in finding out what is happening on camp as and,
as a former teacher, is committed to edut :tion.
Other frfth district candidates include Alton
Kienker, who has sail the university deserves fis
cal support but should remember where that sup
port comes from. He seems fairly perceptive and
positive about NU.
Another candidate, Mrs. Fred Seaton, seems to
have missed the boat entirely. Besides opposing
the concept of a voting student regent, she says
she can't understand why students get upset over
little things. Like accreditation.
Fifth district incumbent Robert Koefoot does
not see any issues in the campaign and says the
other candidates are searching for them. Koefoot
himself has consistently exhibited the attitude
that regent meetings are an intrusion on his time.
His arrogance was marked at the February meet
ing, when the lastround of alcohol and visitation
proposals were heard, as well as in a meeting in
October with faculty members about tenure re
quirements which he left to make his way to the
Big Red game.
One eighth district candidate, Barrel Berg,
seems to favor student interests. His perception is
accurate when he says a voting student regent
would have more "voltage" than current nonvot
ing students on the board.
William Minieralso seems a capable person,
thoughtful and articulate. His logic is sound in
trying to develop quality schools in both Omaha
and Lincoln, yet perhaps emphasize different dis
ciplines at each. His unqualified support of
student rights, such as alcohol, is refreshing; stu
dent rights, he says, should be the same as every
one elses. ' ,
Candidate Jackson Graham has not been avail
able for any press coverage.
Finally incumbent Robert Moylan also mouths
the need for quality education. He is also current
board chairman. Moylan has not been a supporter
of student proposals and again has not served a
term marked by any great distinction.
Every student should make an effort to vote on
these candidates-some of the candidates vould
make excellent regents, but won't have a chance
in the predominantly conservative Nebraska
atmosphere without some intense student
support in the primaries.
Vince Boucher
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