NEW HOPE FOR CITY COUNCIL See Editorial Page 1 (L4 r it ~aii1 LOUSY High-37 Low-21 See Today for details Eighty-Four Years of Editorial Freedom Vol. LXXX IV, No. 134 Ann Arbor, Michigan-Wednesday, March 20, 1974 Ten Cents Eight Pages --- MARCH 21 MEETING CRUCIAL ', :- FOUSEE W NAPPN uit bR Springtime....! It's time to put those winter coats back in the closet. Today is officially the first day of spring, and according to Astronomy Prof. Hazel 'Doc' Losh, the change of sea- son will occur exactly at 8:07 p.m. Spring arrives this year nearly six hours later tha last year. Haber chosen Former LSA Dean William Haber, a University econo- mist and assistant to President Fleming, has been designated by the Michigan Civil Service Commission as consultant in the group's search.for a new State person- nel director. The Civil Service Commission will conduct its own appraisal of those candidates Haber recom- mends. Crying wolf The Bivouac, a city clothing and camping store which has been the target of conservationists recently for sell- ing what was reputed to be wolf fur jackets, will continue to sell the coats under the understanding that the fur is coyote. Store Manager Ed Davidson revealed this fact following a notice warning from the Attorney General's office. Wolves-at least the lupus variety - are protected by law, coyotes are not. Doris Dixon, a representative from the Fund for Animals, who prompted the Attorney General warning, says that, although her organization does not claim that coyotes deserve an endangered status rating, it does not see why they need to be killed to make coats. A spokesman for the coat's manufac- turer, Spiewak and Sons, responded "Anybody who wants to stop coyotes from being shot, is out of their mind." Paddleball Paddleball freaks will be happy to note that there is a new system for making court reservations at the IM Sports Building. Reservations can now be made the night before, in person or by phone, between 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Reservations for Saturday, Sunday and Monday must be made at 6 p.m. Friday. The new system will hopefully cut down on the chaos and confusion that has reigned in the hour-long lineups to get courts for the popular sport. Reservations by phone will be handled by a special number, 763-1317. Bikers beware A warning to all motorcycle owners from Deputy Fire Marshal Ben Zahn: if you've been storing your bike in- doors during the winter months, keep gas out of it till it Is yards clear of the house. Accidents created by cyclists who fail to do this are an annual event for the fire department, the most recent near-disaster occurring Monday night on Catherine St. Gas leaked out the motor- cycle's engine and was only several feet from the fur- nace when resident noticed the gas fumes. The fire de- partment warns motorcycle, owners strongly: if you're keeping your motorcycle in, keep gasoline out. UAC honchos named UAC president Chris White yesterday announced the names of new honchos chosen by a UAC selection com- mittee. Slated to take office on May 1 are Bob Eckinger, president; Chet Gerdts, chief financial officer; Sue Bill- mayer, coordinating vice-president and Diane Tremblay, public relations vice-president. All are members of the class of '75. Happenings ... .. .are topped by a speaker, movie and book exhibit to celebrate the third day of Chicano Awareness Week. Jose Alfaro will speak on "My Fifty Years in Michigan" at 4 p.m. in Klein Lounge at Alice Lloyd. The book ex- hibit and movie, "Salt of the Earth," will be shown at 8 p.m. in Baits I Stanley Lounge . . . at noon, a brown bag lunch seminar will be held in Lane Hall's Commons Room, with a lecture by Prof. Arnold Tannenbaum on "Hierarchy in Organization: An International Compari- son" . .. at 4 p.m., special volunteers for the Fund for Animals will meet at 2841 Colony Road . . . the North- east area residents will discuss planning issues at an open house in the King School Library at 7:30 p.m. ... and the Rackham Student Government will meet at the West Lecture Room, 3rd floor Rackham, at 8 p.m. Nixon: Three versions of huS WASHINGTON (W) - President Nixon has offered three different views of the meeting a year ago when John Dean told him of hush money payments, thus giving rise to a continuing barrage of questions. The confusion of what was said at that meeting March 21 is compounded not only by the President's statements, but also the versions offered by the other participants, Dean and H.R. Haldeman. IT BOILS down to this: Was the President told that money Dean paid to the seven original Watergate defendants was for legal costs? Or was he told the money was to buy silence? Nixonb Did he understand what he was told was a fact, or did he take it as an allegation? LEGAL DEFENSE funds are common practice; there is nothing unlawful about them. But paying hush money is obstruction of justice, a serious crime. In one of his first major Watergate statements, the President said he learned on March 21 about the possible involvement of top aides in the Watergate coverup. He said he began "intensive new inquiries into the whole matter." He reported "major develop- ments" but said he couldn't be specific. Then came the Senate Watergate hearings. Dean said he told Nixon about money demands being made by the defendants and that about that time Halde- man joined the conversation. APPARENTLY DEAN got his dates wrong. He said he recalled it as a meeting on March 13. Nixon and Haldeman said the conversation was on- March 21 - and Haldeman said he had listened to a tape record- ing and confirmed that. Whatever the date, Dean claimed he told Nixon it might cost as much as 1 million dollars eventually to meet the demands. "He told me there was no problem and he also looked over at Haldeman and repeated the same statement," Dean testified. h mRoney Haldeman, in his Senate testimony, recalled that "the President said 'There is no problem in raising a million dollars, we can do that, but it would be wrong. THE PRESIDENT addressed the point for the first time on Aug. 15 in a statement. He said he was told only "that funds had been raised for the payment of the defendants, with the knowledge and approval of persons both on the White House staff and the re- election committee." And he added the point that became the focus of the dispute: "I was only told that the money had been used for attorney's fees and family support, not See NIXON, Page 2 he will 4 iarks back for 1 at Buckle, what IS ri-ght' .. . ..ti. . . . . ..:* . .*" *. ...............v Fleming delivers State of Uspeec By BETH NISSEN special To The Daily SOUTHFIELD-The money pinch is the worst problem facing the University, P r e s i d e n t Robben Fleming said in his State of the University speech to 600 alumni at the plush Raleigh House in South- field last night. "We're facing the same problems you are," Fleming said to the audi- ence. "The financial problem is the worst. It is particularly severe at this moment because of the high rate of inflation." HE PREDICTED some of the changes in higher education. "I don't think undergraduate educa- tion will look greatly different, and I don't think that's bad," he said. "But graduate education is a different story," he continued. "Opportunities for graduate stu- dents to teach will significantly decrease. The emphasis will turn to training designed to meet the obsolescence factor. There will be a great demand for the so called para-professionals." The University will not be hard hit by the tightening job market, Fleming predicted. "When jobs de- crease in a given field, those who graduate from the most prestigious universities have the best oppor- tunities," he said. In describing the current mood of the University Fleming com- mented, "The mood is not the highly political activist mood it was a few years ago. Yet there are a great many activities stu- dents are involved in. Periods of violence are perhaps cyclical. I would not want to predict they will never happen again." Commenting on the latest craze of streaking Fleming said, "I've had two reactions from Yumni. One expressed delight in streaking and advised me not to interfere. Another considered streaking dis- graceful, and urged me to show a little backbone," smiled Fleming. I Says gas rationin will not be necessary HOUSTON, Tex. ()- President Nixon, declaring that "dragging out Watergate drags down America," reiected last night Sen. James Buckley's 'R.C.-N.Y.) call for his resignation. Nixon said it takes courage to stand and fight as he means to do. He admonished the House of Representatives to follow the Con- stitution as it looks into impeach- ment proceedings against him. "IF THEY DO, I will," Nixon said as he repeated his vow to preserve the confidentiality. of White House documents despite the demands of the House Judiciary Committee for additional evidence. In an hour-long nationally broad- cast, question-and-answer session before the National Association of Broadcasters, Nixon said that to give the panel what he called a hunting license for White House documents would destroy confiden- tiality and cripple the presidency. He said that in itself would pro- long "an investigation that has already gone on too long because, believe me, dragging out Watergate drags down America and I want to bring it to a conclusion." B U C K L E Y SAID resignation would preserve the office of the presidency; Nixon said that to quit would destroy it and change the very system of American govern- ment. ".. It might be good politics, but it would be bad statesman- ship," said Nixon. The question of additional ma- terials sought by the House Judi- ciary Committee came up repeated- ly, and Nixon said his aides still are discussing the matter with the congressional panel. He did note reply directly to the question of what he would do if additional materials were subpoenaed by the committee. "We believe the committee has See NIXON, Page 8 Pictured here are three of the streakers who took advantage of the Centicore offer. Strea kers take off for By JACK KROST Streaking madness at the big 'U' continued yesterday when a special streaker sale at Centicore bookstore on Maynard St. offering a SO per cent discount, half off, to buyers willing tor'take it all off, at- tracted some 50 streakers and 100 onlookers. The sale inspired a diversity of creative streaking styles, with some nude patrons rushing fran- tically about the store in the true streaking ethic. THE SALE ALSO resulted in im- promptu streaks by passers-by who apparently noticed the large crowd gathered outside Centicore, and shed their inhibitions to cash in on the deal. In general, however, the par- ticipants seemed more interested in the opportunity to buff it than to save money. "I've just been waiting around for an excuse to streak," explained one immodest male in the midst of a purchase, "and actually, wait- ing around and giving quotes real- ly isn't in the true spirit of streak- ing-so I'll be seeing you." ANOTHER streaker was asked by his friends what he bought up- on exiting the bookstore. "Damned if I know." he replied. "I saved 50 per cent, though." In another rather unfortunate development, meanwhile, rumors that some one would streak at the Law Library last night, proved unfounded. The non - event leaves Daily Photo by TOM GOTTLIEB books still unresolved the question of whether over-worked law students engrossed in studying contracts or torts, would actually even notice a streak. The Centicore streak-in yes- day continued to put the screws on The Daily's overworked streak- ing bureau, which is having diffi- culty coping with the incredible rash of streaking incidents that have been occurring like clock- work everyday, all over the cam- pus. ..*..::: ,. . . . .. . . . ... . . .. . .. .. . ... . . ... . . . .. . ... . . . ... . .... . . .. . .. . . . ... . .. .. . .. . . ... : r : :: . . .:. . . .. . .. . .S. . . .:. . . .. .. . . . . . : .. , . I SLA request denied A California judge yesterday denied a request for na- tional television appearance by two jailed Symionese Liberation Army (SLA) members who claim they have suggestions that coild lead to freedom for kidnapped heiress Patricia Hearst. The judge said he was afraid such an appearance by the two men could make it im- possible for them to get a fair trial. The SLA threatened to break contact with the Hearst family unless SLA members Joseoh Remiro, and Russell Little, were al- lowed the television aprenr-nce. They are charged with the murder Nov. 6 of Oakland School Supt. Marcus Foster. On the inside* . . ... Arts Page presents a look at Chicano Theatre by Barb Cornell . . . Clarke Cogsdill writes about wrestling on the Snorts Page . . . and on the Edit Page has a Pacific News Service story on U. S. military levels in Cambodia School Board votes to alleviate crowding Buckley asks Nixon resignation to save weakened presidency By DAN BLUGERMAN The city Board of Education voted 6-3 last night to alleviate the crowding at Huron High next year by stopping the flow of students from one of three city middle schools. The controversial solution will also bus students living on North Campus to outlying district schools. This action is a repetition of an action defeated three years ago amid protest from North Campus parents. The leader of the opposition, Vice the North Campus kids," said Johnson after the meeting, which was attended by 300 parents and teachers. The meeting began with petitions and testimony from concerned members of the community, in- cluding the only light-hearted com- ment of the evening. "The fact that we're light doesn't mean we should be expected to go to Slauson and make the best of it," Mary Jones told the of ierwise serious Board. The debate opened when trustee WASHINGTON (AP)-Sen. James Buckley yesterday called on Presi- dent Nixon to resign because of Watergate. "I hope and pray he will realize that the greatest and culminating action he can now take for his country is the renunciation of the world's highest office," the con- servative senator from New York told a news conference. EDWARD BROOKE of Massa- chsetts is the only Republican senator previously to have called for Nixon's resignation as a result the free and unfettered manner President Nixon desires, they must, be able to inherit an office that has not been irrevocably weak- ened by a long, slow, agonizing, inch-by-inch process of attrition," Buckley said. "AS IT NOW STANDS," he said, "the office of the President is in danger of succumbing to the death of a thousand guts. The only way to save it is for the current Presi- dent to resign, leaving the office free to defend itself with a new incimbent." tious and very honorable senator." "While I do not join with Sen. Buckley in his request at this time," Sen. Barry Goldwater (R- Ariz.) said, "I wish to make it plain that if any evidence of a criminal act on the part of the President is proven, I shall change my position and support the Buck- ley proposal." SEN. CARL CURTIS (R-Neb.) denounced calls for the President's resignation, although he did not mention Buckley by name. Curtis said, "public utterances