The Michigan Daily-Saturday, January 17, 1981-Page 3 .. .. r . . .. . . . . ... r . . . . .. ~.. . .. .. :.. :. Ea::..::~.... .... . . . ......>..~v o ?.Y... .. . . . . . . . ... :. . . ..:\...........r..n.a.$ ....."... .a.( Flu bug zaps a By MICHAEL WERNER Although it seems everyone is sniffling and sneezing, local doctors say this winter's wheezing is no more prevalent than in the past. The flu epidemic sweeping the nation has not yet plagued the state, and a University Health Service doctor said the number of infectious diseases in Ann Arbor has risen at its usual rate. Dr. Anna Davol said that students returning to Ann Arbor after vacation bring germs with them from all over the world which are likely to affect other studen- ts. "THERE'S ALWAYS an increase in illness after vacations-especially Christmas," she said. The next two to five weeks are considered to be the flu season, said John Atwater, director of the Washtenaw County Public Health Department. "We've had a lot of illness recently, but it's no sur- prise .. . there will be a lot of flu." But the bug is not restricted to Ann Arbor. County health officials report a major flu outbreak in Saline, where schools are reporting a 30 percent absentee rate. said that although it is too early to tell, he doesn't ex- pect any kind of major flu epidemic. Hall explained that the predominant virus strain is similar to one which circulated a few years ago. Therefore, he said, people already have a slight im- munity to it. The most common symptoms this year are high fever from 101-103 degrees, cough and backache, said Davol. Anyone having these symptoms, she said, should relax, take aspirin, and drink fluids. If the fever doesn't break after a few days, Davol recommended 'U, students Dr. William Hall of the state health department seeing a physician. '[. :r..f ... nr . 'o :r; : ../ N f.. N ': '.: : '.:b .' r. .... >, .. .U f .. .W kN .. '. 'r . ,:. ..:. -. , :. r . n: ., : >:, ..J .h .ax. ~!:,.6T, J i,.S+ ~., Y . ',o, rA ., r .a~...... ... ,. .9 .:5.. .. \. ":. ~,.. ., P. ...Q.:, '. 7, ,.i n': s, n G I 5 F : 2Y 4 ... Y(. n; 9[ XFW. Q^fY nDLn M. . ... ) 7.1. .. 9{. . ... "F': r ,.,). C J :..: , r f r a: >? 9:. : . .. . r , : , : ,.Qt dT ,rt .. .:..:: ..'.{v . Nom.:. .,.;,a A .., ......,. .tT ..,.,... .. n, ..... ,., '^o ..,. :.Ypyv:... " MSU's Mackey may be seeking new post Milliken names Shapiro, McCracken to committee EAST LANSING (UPI)-Michigan State University President Cecil Mackey refused comment yesterday on reports he might be under con- sideration to head the University of Alabama and interviewed for the top job at another school. Mackey released a statement through his office saying he "does not wish to respond to personal questions." WILX-TV, quoting sources, said Alabama-Mackey's alma mater- reportedly was "very interested" in the MSU chief, WILX also said Mackey was among 15 persons interviewed for the presidency of Arizona State University. ASU, which last year hired away MSU's football coach and athletic director, has since madeanother selection, however. MSU Trustee Peter Fletcher said he does not believe Mackey is actively seeking other jobs, but said he would not be surprised if other schools have approached him. FLETCHER SAID it would be unusual for a man in Mackey's position to spurn all such offers out of hand. "A prudent person at least listens," he said.i The 57-year-old Mackey has been a controversial figure since shortly after he- assumed the Michigan State presidency in August 1979. The strong-willed administrator has fought an on-and-off battle with the school's breakaway alumni association and has drawn criticism for remodeling work done at his official residence. A former president of Texas Tech and Florida State, Mackey holds bachelors and masters degrees in economics from the University of Alabama. Fletcher, an influential Republican pairty official named to the MSU board by Gov. William Milliken, stressed the campus has been rife with rumors By RITA CLARK With UPI reports Gov. William Milliken yesterday named University President Harold Shapiro and Business and Economics Prof. Paul McCracken to a new group charged with attracting high-growth, high-technology industry to Michigan. "The idea is that (Milliken) would like to have some advice on what Michigan as a state could do to be more attractive in high technology areas,' Shapiro said last night. Milliken's plans for such a commit- tee, to be chaired by Lt: Gov. James Brickley, were revealed in the gover- nor's State of the State address delivered Thursday. _ THE GROUP will explore the poten- tial for cooperation among business, education, and government in attrac- ting the types of new industries Michigan needs to diversify its auto- dependent economy. Education plays an important role in industrial growth, Shapiro said, because high technology areas are generally "clustered around major research Universities." Shapiro hopes his experience as an economist and educator will aid the committee's work. "I think I've spent a long time studying the state of the economy in Michigan as well as in the country," he said. As the president of a major research university, Shapiro said his contacts also will help. Also named to the group were William Agee, chairman of Bendix Corp.; W. Michael Blumenthal, Burroughs Corp.; Ted Doan, president of Doan Resources Corp. in Midland; Herbert Dow, secretary of Dow Chemical Co.; Max Fisher, a Detroit financier; William Hubbard, president of Upjohn Corp.; Samuel Irwin, president of Irwin International Corp. in Ann Arbor; Donald Mandich, president of Detroit Bank and Trust Co.; Alan Schwartz, of thq law firm of Honigan, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn in Detroit; and Dale Stein, president of Michigan Technological University. The group will study the need for ven- ture capital and better dissemination of technical information, and make specific recommendations for development. Mackey ... reportedly up for job about Alabama, Arizona State -and other schools. Academic communities afe "the most voluminous rumor mills in our society," he said. Chrysler loan board postpones e mee ting; plan falling into place WASHINGTON (AP)-Treasury Secretary William Miller million in pay and other benefits. Most of that-about $622 broke off government action yesterday on new loan guaran- million-would come from UAW concessions. tees for the ailing Chrysler Corp., saying he needed to con- * The company would work out a profit-sharing agreement centrate on banking negotiations aimed at freeing the with its workers and would try harder to find a merger par- American hostages in Iran. tner to bring in more investment capital. Miller said details of the Chrysler plan were "falling into place' and that he knew of nothing to block formal approval CHRYSLER CHAIRMAN Lee Iacocca has called the plan of $488 million in loan guarantees by the Chrysler Loan "a super deal." And Treasury Secretary Miller, a member of Guarantee Board. the loan guarantee board, has praised it as American free en- Miller, chairman of the board, postponed yesterday's terprise at its best. meeting until Monday. Lenders have been'less enthusiastic but appear ready to Board approval would start a 15-day period in which the accept what cash then can get quickly and hope the company company, the creditors it owes more than $1 billion, and the survives to make the stock profitable. United Auto Workers all would have to agree in writing to UAW President Douglas Fraser has called the plan "the concessions spelled out in a survival plan tentatively ap worst economic settlement that we're ever made," but a bet- prved by Wednesday. - ter alternative than a bankrupt company and a loss of 64,000 Failure to sign any-of those agreements probably would kill jobs. UAW members including-thousands already laid off the deal and make the uncertain future of the No. 3 because of lagging sales, must approve the concessions or automaker look much worse. the plan will fall apart. UNDER THE PLAN that won tentative board approval Chrysler already has drawn $800 million of the $1.5 billion Wednesday: in guaranteed loans authorized by Congress, but the com- ' r. f t i * Chrysler creditors would accept 30 cents on the dollar for about $580 million in outstanding loans and would accept stock in lieu of payment on another $568 million. * The company's employees, fearing the loss of thousands of jobs if the company goes under, would forgo about $783 pany has also said it needs the new $400 million-and the con- cessions from workers and lenders-to stay afloat. Miller will be replaced on the board by Treasury Secretary-designate Donald Regan before the 15-day period ends, but he is not expected to do anything that would prevent the guarantees from going into effect at that time. UNITED AUTO WORKERS President Douglas Fraser calls the union's con- cession of $622 million in wages and benefits to Chrysler "the worst economic settlement we've ever made," but a better alternative than a bankrupt company and the loss of 64,000 jobs. -HAPPENINGS- FILMS Cinema Guild-The Shining, 4, 7, 9:45 p.m., Lorch Hall. AAFC-Harold and Maude, 7, 10:20 p.m.; The King of Hearts, 8:40 p.m., MLB 4. Alt. Action Films-War at Home, 7 p.m.; Harlan Country, 9 p.m., Nat. Sci. Aud. Cinema II-The Man Who Would be King, 7, 9:15 p.m., Aud. A, Angell. Mediatrics-Being There, 7, 9:15 p.m., MLB 3. 7, 9:15 p.m., MLB 3. Classic Film Theater-The Adventures of Robin Hood, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 p.m., The Michigan Theater. SPEAKERS Hillel-Meir Fund, "Jewish Interpretastion of Dreams," 1:30 p.m., Hillel. Wesley Foundation-Donna Strong, "Myths and Truths About Foster Care and Adoption," 9 a.m., Wesley Foundation, 602 E. Huron. United Students for Christ-Christian Icebreaker Concert, 7:30 p.m., An- derson Room, Union. The Gerry The Fool Group-Who's Fooling Who?, 8:30 p.m.,Canterbury Loft, 332S. State St. Public Media Project-Tom Brank, featured speaker for film/video workshop, "The Producer," 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 2040, Frieze Bldg. MISCELLANEOUS UAC-Rose-Bowl Victory Bash, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., University Club, Union. Dance Theater 2-Auditions for men and women, 3 p.m., Dance Theater Studio, 711 N. University. Hillel-Jewish Grad Party, 9:30 p.m., No. 3-B, 1001 E. University. Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission-Registration for Washtenaw County and Recreation Commission's Cross Country Ski Program. Washtenaw County Building, Ann Arbor City Hall, Ann Arbor Public Library. Men's Basketball-vs. Iowa, 4:05 p.m., Crisler Arena. Wrestling-vs. Northern Illinois, Crisler Arena, 7:30 p.m. To submit items for the Happenings Column, send them to Happenings, The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, MI. Two pedestrians struck by autos at same place By JANET RAE Two elderly women were injured in separate accidents while crossing the intersection of South Division and East Liberty streets on Wednesday and Thursday. Both were treated and released at University Hospital. In the first incident, 68-year-old Janet Knieper of Brighton was crossing East Liberty street when she was struck. According to Sgt. Harold Tinsey, she was walking with the light when a car, driven by Daniel Klein, 23, turned left off South Division and hit her while she was in the crosswalk. Klein, an Ann Arbor resident, was ticketed for failing to yield to a pedestrian. Thursday, Mildred Wright, 62, was struck by Oscar Carran, 40, while she crossed South Division street. Corran was not ticketed but, according to Tin- sey, there were indications of hazar- dous action in failing to yield to a pedestrian. , Dance Thedre 2k ic icn + "- t