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dally nebraskan Wednesday, march 7, 1079 II. III. IV. V. pega JO ASUN agenda ASUN will meet at 1 p.m. today hi the Nebraska Union. Room number will be oosted. 1. Call to OrderRoll Call Approval of Minutes Appointments Open Forum Suzanne Brown Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs Executive Reports VI. Committee Reports Academic Policy Budget & Fees Campus Life Special Topics Community Relations Constitutions Internal Affairs VII. Old Business Appropriations Bill No. 26 (Indian Student Careers Conference) Senate Bill No. 37 (Ad Hoc Com mittee on Recreation Possibilities) VIII. New Business Organic Act No. 11 (Constitutional Convention) Appfopriations Bill No. 27 Appropriations Bill Nol 28 IX. Announcements X. Adjournment use V i-m J VV to share ride! I 9 v v'. VS- w v- i it y ' i' t ; S .1 3 ! ii 4' 'Of This sleepy kitty takes advantage of the warm weather to enjoy a quick catnap. Daily Niburkan photo Survey outlines midwest's energy priorities By Carta Engstrdm The top concerns of people in the mid' west are related to land use and natural re sources, according to a survey taken last year by a Minnesota group. An example is. the concern over the growing scarcity of energy supplies. At the same time, those surveyed felt there was a need to balance energy use with its environmental impact, according to Michael Murphy of the Upper Midwest Council. Murphy, a researcher from Minneapolis, Minn., spoke Saturday at the concluding session of The Great Plains Symposium at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. II , ViJA X "3Li tiSX mom vgs&NR-A ill I'iy . re---1 f' .... GUNNY'S COMPLEX 245 North 13th Street SAVINGS ON SPRING SPORTSWEAR 4 DAYS ONLY! Spring Plaid Top ...... 8.99 Cool, crisp and versatile Layer ihem. tuck them in. or tie them up Regularly $12 00 Fitted Loan Jeans . 1 2.99 Flatter your every move with denims by La Ofsco. 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Murphy said the survey shows society will adjust to changing family needs but America is leaning toward a single-person society, expecially in metropolitan areas. He said concerns will increase about the cost of housing, education and transporta tion. Murphy also said issues emerge two and a half to three years in the media before they become a public concern. Asked during an interview after his speech about the news media's role s.n future public concerns, Murphy said, the entire news media dwells on the past and it should help people prepare for the future." He said reporters should not simply report What is happening, but should explain what fqture implications may be. Etnlairt Imnltatfona Reporters should not explain if an event, meeting or action is good or bad, but what (ts implications are, Murphy said. "One could argue that oil companies nave tne same responsioimy, ne saia. "Maybe we ought to force oil companies to educate people about environmental implications through paid space in the media," he said . Murphy also . suggested that society needs to put more pressure on the media in those respects. we musi iry ana perceive wnen some thing will happen to avoid' the problem ,'' Murphy said. Everyone knew about the energy short age long before it happened and America still hasn't learned now to effectively deal with the energy problem, Murphy said. He said the Iranian oil shortage is similar to the energy shortage in 1 973 . People are driving faster and farther, and more effective automobiles and pipe lines haven't been built, he said . It's unfortunate, but when companies budgets get tight, the first thing to go is nnhlfc infarmattati funds ndH far people to understand future implications, Murphy said. Specialist gives tips on taxes Despite claims by the Internal Revenue Service as to greatly simplified forms, half of all taxpayers seek out someone else to prepare their returns. "If youe decided to join that sizeable group, be sure to consider all the options available to you and select reliable tax help," advised Kathy Prochaska-Cue, In stitute of Agriculture and Natural Resourc es extension family economics specialist. For openers, the IRS offers free help to taxpayers through toll-free telephone numbers and walk-in offices across the country, she said. "If you need answers to basicquestions or a clarification dealing with your form, the IRS can help, but don't expect them to look out for your interests on complicated financial details, she said. "They're riot likely to find you extra deductions or exemptions. If seeking personalized help, Prochaska Cue said to consider a commercial prepar er; Accountants and attorneys also do tax work generally providing more specialized services at higher rates. -To find a commercial, preparer, start with a quick scan of the yellow pages or consult a friend, Prochaska-Cue said. fBut before hiring someone, find out If theyVe competent and reliable. Do tome comparison shopping before entrusting anyone with your returns.' Determine the background of the firm, hoW long they have been in business and the training and education of employees, she said. A firm or individual also may share a list of previous clients as references , which can be contacted. "Also ask what methods the firm or in dividual uses to ensure your return will be accurate, Prochaska-Cue said. "Some firms may randomly mdnitor preparer-tax payer conferences and others have a differ ent preparer doublecheck tach return. " Prices Vary considerably for tax Taelp, and consumers should ask exactly What the service will cost, she said. Some commer cial preparers qviote;iitrice ia their advertisings but often that price ts a inini mum and doesa include preparing a state tax return. An itemUed tetum also will cost more; :--- . nvvp Ul limit U141 I1U IU4UCI WUVJ pares your tetum, you- notthe preparer- acv.she taid. "- vcn more unponani. - dfie saia mix aiuiousi most ux prepar ers are nonest, a tew irauos snow up eacrt.