The Michigan Daily-Wednesday, June 28, 1978-Page 3 Seminars offer frosh more personal touch By R. J. SMITH With hopes of combatting the com- mon freshperson scheduling problems of crowded introductory classes and too many teaching assistant-taught cour- ses, the literary college (LSA) has un- veiled a program of seminars for en- tering freshpersons. The courses will be limited to no more than 15 freshper- sons, and are to be taught by past and present University professors. "We're trying to involve faculty who might be more used to teaching very specified classes to teach these fresh- men," explained LSA Associate Dean John Knott. "Pretty much, we have Lawyers for lesbian mother seek re-hearing By ELIZABETH SLOWIK Lawyers for an Ann Arbor mother, an admitted lesbian who is fighting to keep custody of her 12-year-old daughter, plan to ask ,the Michigan Supreme Court this week to hear her case, after the Court of Appeals last week denied a request for a re-hearing. Attorney Thomas O'Brien said he also expects to ask for an emergency stay so that Jillian Miller may con- tinue to live with her mother, Margareth, a University research assistant. The Court of Appeals turned down an application for a re-hearing af- ter an Oakland County judge ordered Jillian to live with her father in Sterling Heights. MARGARETH Miller, 38, has been battling the courts for nearly two years, See LESBIAN, Page 10 today Running into problems City Councilman Earl Greene (D-Se said teach what you want, and try to adapt it for freshmen and the program . .. not designing a regular introductory course, but selecting special, broad and challenging topics," Knott said. THE SEMINARS have all been somewhat tailored to emphasize writing skills, in line with the college's growing concern over its students' writing ability. Currently, the program has slated 16 courses for the fall term. More are expected to be added for win- ter. The plan for the freshperson seminars was conceived in 1977, accor- ding to Knott. After being discussed with LSA faculty members, the program was outlined by a group of committees headed by Knott and LSA Associate Dean Judith Bardwick. Residential College (RC) faculty with previous seminar developing experien- ce was consulted, and LSA Dean Billy Frye's suggestion to employ various professors emeriti to teach some of the seminars was followed. Asked to resign AP Photo "IT'S A one-shot thing for these David Gartner, a member of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has professors, but we see an awful lot of been asked by President Carter to step down from the post because of stock talent out there," said Knott. "We can gifts to his children from a representative of a company which deals with the com- probably offer more by drawing on mission. Vice President Walter Mondale yesterday said he hopes Gartner will See SEMINARS, Page 6 -' follow Carter's wishes and resign. Beer trucks roll; prices rise By ELIZABETH SLOWIK A frosty mug of beer may really hit the spot these days, but soon it may also hit you a little harder in the pocketbook. Area beer prices are on the rise due to higher prices from breweries and a new contract which gives distributors' em- ployees higher salaries, according to two local distributors. HUGH WANTY, president of O&W Distributors, said his company has raised prices seven per cent, effective last Monday, to cover parts of the cost of the new contract. A spokesperson for Brewery Produc- ts said prices of beer from that distributor are up 30 to 55 cents a case, but that the increase was passed on to distributors from breweries prior to the strike. Beer trucks rolled again on Washtenaw roads last week after workers from Teamsters Local 247 ap- proved a new eontract which gives them more money and ironed out wrinkles involving implementation of Proposal A, the bottle ban. THE NEW contract gives warehouse workers a 33 per cent pay hike over the next three years with drivers getting a 21 per cent boost over three years. Health benefits were also increased. The 17-day strike hit Washtenaw County's three major distributors: O&W, Jack Smith Beverage, and Brewery Products. Workers walked off the job June 2 after meetings between the union and Washtenaw Beer Distributors Association failed to reach an agreement. A federal mediator was called in to settle the strike. One victory for the distributors was a new job classification for employees See BEER, Page 10 U' cond Ward) has encountered problems in his bis to defeat Republican Rep. Carl Pursell in the Second district congressional race in November. It seems that nearly 300 people who signed Greene's nominating petition failed to check a box indicating residence in either township or city, which leaves the Ann Arbor Democrat with only 759 valid signatures. He needs 931 to have his name placed on the ballot. Greene seemed undaunted by the disputed petitions, however, and claims they will be returned to the appropriate city and township clerks who will con- firm that the signers are residents of their par- ticular jurisdictions. This action would give Greene the necessary number of legitimate signatures. The Board of State Canvassers will rule this week whether to include Greene on the ballot. _"i don't anticipate any problems whatsoever," said Greene. No more flings If you and a companion are thinking of heading up to Mackinac Island for a fling, forget it. Frisbees have been banned from the thoroughfares of the scenic island because they're seen as a threat to Mackinac's printar :form 'of transportation, ,the, horse. "They create quite a problem by spooking the horses," said Police Chief Roger Cece, "and they could cause quite serious injuries if any of the carriages or taxis piled up." Conviction under the new ordinance could net the violator a 90-day jail sentence. Wham-O, the California-based firm that first marketed the flying discs, tried to convince the city council at a recent hearing that the toy was not hazardous. But Cece said there were too many complaints from carriage and taxi drivers about the bad manners of playful tourists. So for now, at least, Frisbees will have to yield to the interest of safer horsing around. Happenings ... ... begin with a reminder for those interested in participating in a national ERA march on Washington July 9. You can reserve a seat on a chartered bus by calling Washtenaw NOW chapter at 995-5494 ... pack your lunch and head over to 602 E. Huron at noon for the Wesley Foundation's Weekly picnic on the lawn ... the Commission for Women holds an open meeting at noon in 2549 LSA .%.. Project Outreach holds an open house at 7:30 at 554 Thompson for those students interested -is.participat ng ir .its symner programs .. .at- tend an "Introduction to Transcendental Meditation" at8 in room 4111 of the Union. It's a circus Disgruntled constituents have often accused state legislators of clowning around, buta Nebraska state senator may have taken the metaphor a bit too seriously. J. R. Murphy brought legislative activity to a halt the other day when he entered the Senate chamber dressed as a circus clown and carrying a handful of balloons. Murphy wasn't pleased with the session's pace and decided to symbolize his distress. "I felt it appropriate to dress for the oc- casion," said Murphy, of Sioux City, describing the session os a "charade." Lt. Gov. Gerald Whelan ruled Murphy out of order when the senator began to criticize the legislature. Not to be discouraged, Murphy casually responded that he would "Take my lollipop and go home." On the outside. . If it's true that it's the humidity and not the heat that's been making us so miserable, then there should be some relief in sight tomorrow. It will be r Jess humid with partly sunny skies and a high of 85.u a x .n.> d. 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