FELDKAMP'S JOHN See editorial page Y gu4 irt 43U1 41atl4p TORRID High-87 Low-63 Mostly sunny and warm with little chance of rain. Vol. LXXVIII, No. 43-S Ann Arbor, Michigan, Friday, July 12, 1968 Ten Cents Six Pages Reagan denies reports- of presidential candidacy u PPorters buyTVtime By The Associated Press Gov. Ronald Reagan denied through an aide yesterday a re- port he plans to announce his candidacy for president during a nationwide television broadcast Q July 21. ah"It's phony," said Lyn Nofziger, the communications director and chief political adviser on the Rea '.gan staff. "I'll tell you positively it isn t going' to happen," he said. What will be shown on the tele vision time will be a half-hour i film of Reagan's GOP fund-rais- fud asing address June 13 in Idaa polis, Ind., said Nofziger and John Kerwitz, executive director of a } national Reagan - for - President Committee. Reagan has no intention of formally declaring his candidacy until his name is placed in nom- Peren . or iation at the Republican Na-, - - MSU approves tuition increase Establish equal opportunity group, Center for Race and Urban affairs From Wire Service Reports Michigan State University's Board of Trustees yesterday approved a tuition increase, the creation of a Center for Race and Urban Affairs and the establishment of a Committee for Equal Opportunity. A fee increase of $5 to $15 per quarter was announced for Michigan residents on a sliding scale tuition plan for undergraduates. Non-residents will pay from $4 to $20'more per quarter. "We have no choice but to raise fees, because the Legisla- ture fell short of appropriating sufficient money to meet our needs," Don Stevens, chair- " man of the Board of Trustees said yesterday. -Daily-Larry Robbins Organizing the curriculum Free school sets up plans for courses* By ANN MUNSTER Some 150 people met in the UGLI multipurpose room last night for the first organizational meeting of Ann Arbor's "Free School," an independent group which plans to create their own courses and workshops. Studies planned by the school include a workshop in creative writing to be taught by an assistant editor of Over- flow magazine, a course on "Marxism and Marcuse," and another on "jazz, the blues, and the American freak scene." About half the courses are political in nature. Marcuse, - Imperialism, and Afro-Afri-, can history provoked the- Se t le oii. greatest interest. l The group held an "orientation and registration" last night, which consisted of brief ideological de- u n ion or bates followed by the formation' of small groups to plan the for- mat of courses and make tentative arrangements for meetings. 5h eriffs The Free School was establish- ed to act as a "counter institu- tion" to the University. John By JILL CRABTREE Weeks, one of the schools' organiz- A State Labor Mediation Board ers, claimed "the University has (SLMB) examiner has ruled that failed because it is violating the the Washtenaw County' Deputy basic principles of an open en- vironment. tional Convention in Miami Beach, Fla., in August, Nofziger said. NEGO Gov. Raymond P. Shafer said yesterday the possible entrance of California Gov. Ronald Reagan into the Republican presidential race would benefit the candidacy of New York Gov. Nelson Rocke- feller. 'LAST HOPE' The report that Reagan would fo announce July 21, a Sunday when Reagan is scheduled to fly into Cincinnati, Ohio, for the national B JOHN governor's conferencehoriginated PARIS 0 in a copyright story in the Bos- talks, dea ton Herald Traveler. months, ha The story said some politicians down comp consider Reagan "the last hope gumentsf of stopping the nomination of the war in Richard M. Nixon." tunity app Reagan will go to the conven- up for secr tion as California's presidential A chang favorite son. He says he'll become President J a candidate as soon as his name ton or Pre: is placed in nomination and the in Hanoi c delegates then can decide if they tiations mc want to consider him seriously notice. Am] or not. Harriman The Boston story said the tele- have a ba, vision time was costing $300,000. by developi but Kerwitz said he didn't think lations thri it would run more than $30,000. mal talks. BOOSTERS GROUPS' But the The speech will be broadcast ern negotie from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in East- immovable ern, Pacific and Mountain time In line zones and at 9:30 p.m. in the Cen- tral zone. It will pre-empttime Local normally occupied by"GentleBen. M. HIGHTOWER P"-The Paris peace adlocked for two ve now begun to bog letely in endless ar- about de-escalating Vietnam. An oppor- ears to be opening ret diplomacy. e of policy by either ohnson in Washing- sident Ho Chi Minh ould start the nego- ving again on short bassadors W. Averell and Xuan Thuy sis for quick action ing their personal re- ough private, infor- policies which gov - ating positions seem for the moment. vith tactics of maxi- union C talks arpenters Local 512 esumed negotiations naw County 'General and Home Builders (GCA-HBA) of Ann r, president of Local ere were no new de- at yesterday's session with a federal media- have been on strike g between Trowel l 14 and the GCA- A been resumed since broke off June 25. des went on strike -HBA expects a for- int from the National ons Board against the not acting after the resumption of nego- mum contact, Harriman has kept Soviet Ambassador Vale- rian Zorin informed as well as top diplomats of Britain, France, Yugoslavia, India, Can- ada and others in Paris. Thuy has been reported keep- ing close contacts with Com- munist diplomats. North Viet- namese authorities are in fre- quent touch ,with the French Foreign Office. The Soviet Un- ion and France have been men- tioned most often by American diplomats as possible go-be- tweens. So far French and Soviet au- thorities apparently have judged that the time for inter- vention was not ripe. The difficulty for the diplo- mats is that the military opera- tions in Vietnam are still the decisive field. North Vietnam has been striving for a victory that would give it the upper hand in Paris. The United States has been trying to de- feat this strategy while seeking an agreemeOt here that would reduce the level of the war. The fact that the talks now appear to be mired in rhetoric may increase pressure on both i Hanoi and Washington tofind some way to get them moving again. The 12th session of the Paris talks was held Wednesday. Thuy demanded once more that the United States stop attack- ing the North unconditionally, and once more Harriman de- manded reciprocity. The highlight of the session was a point made by Thuy with overtones in U.S. domestic poli- tics. He charged U.S. authorities were trying to please American public opinion for political pur- poses by circulating rumors of progress in the talks-progress which he denied. Harriman said he still saw "straws in the wind" for hope. Thuy's tactic has been to keep the pressure of peace- hungry public opinion on the United States to end the rest of the bombing. Unless the bombing ends, he says, the talks will fail and the United States will be to blame. In the judgment of U.S. au- thorities, the North Vietnam- ese are still intent on winning the war in South Vietnam. Fail- ing that, they want to go into serious negotiations from a rposition of military strength. They would like to upset the South Vietnamese government, a major reason they have con- centrated their attacks and threats against Saigon since the talks began. The Americans are also con- vinced that North Vietnam does not want to break off the meet- ings here. As long as they con- tinue, in fact, both sides get some credit from peacedadvo- cates for keeping in contact. In a perspective longer than that of the week-to-week ses- sions, the apathetic motion of the talks and their lack of for- ward momentum may very well generate their own force for forward movement in the weeks ahead. -Associated Press !vial candidate Harold Stassen meets possible candidate Reagan TIATIONS DEADLOCKED: ~in peace talks. may ;ter secret diplomacy MSU received $62.3 million, $8 million less than requestedfrom the Legislature. The fee increases are expected to raise approximate- ly $1,500,000 in the 1968-69 level. "We're fortunate to now have a fee schedule based on ability to pay," Stevens added. "When we are forced to raise fees, we can keep the burden down on families least able to pay." The sliding scale, adopted by MSU last year, sets fees in propor- tion to parents' incomes. Univer- sity President Robben W. Fleming has said the University should consider a fee system similar to Michigan State's., Last year more than 14,000 stu-. dents at the East Lansing and Oakland campuses qualified for a lower tuition rate during the fall term than they would have paid under a flat-rate tuition hike. In the fall, a $118 quarterly fee for resident students whose fam4 Ily income is under $11,800 goes to $123 per quarter for students whose family income is under ,$12,300 per year. At the same time, MSU's newly created Center for Race and Ur- ban Affairs and Committee on Equal Opportunity will be work- ing to get more disadvantaged and black students at the university. As outlined in a committee re- port, the center is to "work with the white community to promote a better understanding of the to- tal situation involving the Negro." But the center will also work to develop new curricula dealing with racial and urban affairs and take steps to recruit the disad- vantaged, especially blacks.' George M. Johnson, chairman of the Committee on Equal Op- portunity and Hannah's assistant for equal opportunity programs, said he hopes his committee will begin work this slimmer "to in- crease the number of Negroes on NMay, The Board of Trustees of Mich- igan State University yesterday postponed action regarding Philip J. May, vice-president for business and finance, who was ruled in conflict of interest last June by the state attorney general. "Since individual trustees ap- pear to hold widely divergent views," foirmal action regarding May has been deferred until the board's September meeting, MSU President John A. Hannah said. CONFLICT Trustee C. Allen Harlan, who is himself under investigation by the attorney general, has called for May's resignation or firing. But Don Stevens, chairman of the board, has voiced "emphatic" dis- agreement with Harlan. Atty. Gen. Frank Kelley's legal opinion was critical, of May's in- terest in the financing, construe- tion and leasing bf an office building in Lansing, whose princi- pal tenant is International Bui ness Machines. The building was constructed by the Philip Jesse Co. whose major stockhclder is May's wife. IBM LEASE MSU leased $494,437 in services from IBM during 1967. Dep. Atty: Gen. Leon Cohan said last June either May must step down or divest himself of the financial interests which rebre- sent a conflict. No criminal proceedings against May are presently planned, Cohan added at that time. Hannah said May and his wife are giving "serious consideration" to the suggestion that Mrs. May divest herself of the conflicting interests. But Rep. Jack Faxon (D-De- troit), who requested Kelley's opinion last November following a Daily story revealing May's con- flict, predicted in June that May would resign after studying Kel- ley's report. MAY AWAY' - May, on sabbatical leave through August, did not attend the board's meeting Wednesday. But Hannah explained May has suggested his leave be continued beyond September 1, without pay. Chief fiiancial officer at MSU for more than 20 years, May has been on' leave since March 1 to study financial practices at other schools. Ralph Calder and Associates, an architecture firm described as the principal architect 'of MSU de- signed the building. It was constructed by three contractors who have done nearly $10 million in business' with MSU during the past ten years. Association should be the repre- sentatives of the county sheriff's deputies in labor bargaining. The decision, which ruled out the newly formed Sheriff's Deputy Bargaining Association as a bar- gaining agent, was reached after a unique two-day "peace table" conference. The session was proposed by SLMB examiner Bert H. Wicking, who was called in to hold a twin hearing to decide the representa- tion dispute and, investigate charges of unfair labor practices by County Sheriff Douglas J. Harvey. Harvey has been charged with violating the Hutchinson Act by discriminating against deputies William Stander and Fred Pos- till for their union activities. Postill and Stander are key of- ficers in the Washtenaw County Deputy Association. Both men' were fired by Harvey last Decem- ber, then reinstated after a SLMB * examination. Postill was fired again in May for what Harvey termed "insubordination." Wicking noted that both organ- izations were "inappropriate" as bargaining agents because they have on their membership lists men in command posts - ser- a geants and corporals - who in the course of duty are often su- pervisors over deputies. "They cannot hold the role of job supervisor over men who be- long to the same bargaining unit," he said. Wicking ruled that the Deputy 0 Association should be the depu- Kerwitz, interviewed by tele- phone, said he didn't know how, the story originated. "They didn't get it from us," hej said. The money for the show, he added, wasecollected "mainly by individuals and Reagan booster groups in all of the states. The governor is aware of our plans to show this film." "I wish we had $300,000 (the reputed cost), to spend on television," erwitz said. Reagan acknowledged 'at his news conference Tuesday he knew the film was scheduled. "I can't help but be proud of the fact that they want to do this ....if somebody wants to play it for the country, fine," Reagan said. Although Reagan is not a de- clared candidate, Kerwitz said, "I think you have to assume he is a candidate. Our feeling over the last month or so is that dele- gates are considering him as one alternative." renew~ Striking C yesterday r with Washte Contractors Association Carl Webe 512, said th velopmentsa in Jackson w tion agent. Carpenters since May 8. Bargaining Trades Loca HBA has no negotiations Trowel Tra' May 1. The GCA- mal complai: Labor Relati union for r NLRB urged tiations. <:~~-- I Bus service in city to resume Monday this coming fall term." 'U' FAILUREI "Even if it quit all governmentt advising and government con- tracts, its failure would still be t complete," he continued. "Be- cause this is not the basic prob- lem.'" Weeks launched into a criti- cism of the hierarchical structure{ of the traditional university edu- cational system, which he blamed for its utter inability to satisfyt the intellectual needs of the stu- dents.£ The school is a loose conglom- eration of students banded to- gether to pursue interests not satisfied through regular univer- sity course offerings, its leaders explain. BORED FRUSTRATION Not everyone last night was happy with the school's progress which appeared to them more as; an attempt to stir people from their summer relaxation, or bored frustration by starting interest- ing discussion groups. "The problem is that most of the courses, whether there on mysticism, Chinese cooking, or Marcuse, are catering to a radical clientele," one prospective mem- ber of the school pointed out. "The people in this room need a, free university less than anyone in Ann Arbor." PLACID STUDENTS "We must also try to get to the kind of student who sits placidly in English 123 or introductory economics." he continued. "And By MARCIA ABRAMSON The St. John Transportation Co. will begin operations Monday thus ending nearly two months without public transportation in Ann Arbor, City Traffic Engineer} John Robbins said yesterday. I Buses will follow the same routes used by the now defunct City Bus Co., but will run on a MOM WANTS YOU Cookies and, mi 1k at The Daily Lucy Kennedy has a face and figure well-beloved of the staff of The Daily.-' Known to all as Juicy Lucy and to an affectionate few as Mom, Miss Kennedy doubles as Daily personnel director and editor of the gala freshman supplement (which will be mailed to all freshman in a few short weeks and will serve as the backbone of our first free issue this fall). We caught Juicy as she rode up to the Student Publications Building on her Irish thoroughbred. She smiled as she dismounted. "Hi, boys," she 'quipped gaiay, "I brought you some cookies and, milk to help you through the ay. Energy counts, you know!" she added. We chuckled for her benefit and proceeded to quiz her on her views of the University, The Daily and life in general. "Eat your cookies, now," Mom began, "and I'll tell you all about it." We settled back in our Steelcase chairs and awaited the word. "It's just so nice to have no hills here in the midwest," Juicy judged, "I can ride my various horses and valuable ponies for miles and miles." different time schedule until ad- ditional drivers can be hired. Hourly service will be offered from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with half- hourly runs added from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 6 p.m. Fare will remain 30 cents SHORTAGE' The St. John Co. had originally feared resumption of services would be delayed by a shortage of bus drivers. However, additional drivers hired yesterday will be able to complete a three-day training program by Monday. City Council's Bus Committee Wednesday passed a special reso- lution allowing the St. John Co. to cut half hourly service part of the day because of the shortage of drivers. The St. John Co. will also pro- vide school bus service, but Rob- bins said details had not yet been determined. School bus routes may be integrated into regular routes, he added. SUFFER DEFICIT City Bus Co. ceased operations May 25 after a dispute with the city over a fare increase and sub- sidy for the firm, which suffered a deficit last year. The subsidy was approved but later determined to be contrary to the provisions of the city char- ter. During the dispute with City 1' ~ ~ I I U ,ma