The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, February 3, 1981-Page 3 Energy woes may hit state hard By MARK GINDIN During times of national energy shortages or economic instability, Michigan could be harder-hit than the rest of the country, University researchers warn in their new book Jobs and Energy in Michigan: The Next 20 years. In times of prolonged energy instability, the researchers predict "we would be faced with virtual economic stagnation in the 1990s and potential decline in some major sectors such as manufacturing and construction." - THE MICHIGAN ECONOMY is hit soonest and worst by a downturn in the national economy because the automobile industry is the basis of the state economy, and purchases of cars drop first when money is tight, according to the researchers. As the nation's energy supplies become scarce, the automobile will be one of the first things a family gives up buying, explain members of the Energy Policy Group at the University Institute of Social Research. Study results suggest that at best, Michigan faces. slow growth over the next two decades, say the book's authors Mark Berg, Paul Ray, Mark Boroush, and Mitchell Rycus. Published "mainly as an alerting function," the book emphasizes "the need for stability in energy supplies" as well as the "need to diversify energy sources," according to Berg. THE BOOK CULMINATED a year-long study of the relationship between jobs and energy in Michigan. The study examined the potential risks to the state's four million jobs resulting from the expec- ted drastic changes in prices and availability of energy over the next two decades. "What are needed now are hard-headed strategies which can be implemented at local, state, regional, and national levels," say the researchers. Also, "Citizens, businesses, and governments will all have to take strong new initiatives." Conservation is proposed as the most workable energy-saving strategy. "Conservation offers the fastest, lowest cost, and most reliable source of energy for the years ahead," the book says. Other sectors of the state economy, including tourism, agriculture, and trucking would be directly affected by an energy emergency. Jobs requiring commuting would be seriously affected without mass transit alternatives, according to the book's projec- tions. No specific action is recommended by the report because "there remains considerable room for honest and concerned citizens to differ over the 'best' course of action,". the researchers say. The need for definite action is still very real, but this cannot be guaranteed by a total reliance on free-market solutions, the book concludes. rt Join The Daily tr1 Retired professor of a dies of leukemia cU 6! Running feat AP Photo CHRIS DEVINE, a 26 year old Chicagoan, leaves the Los Angeles City Hall yesterday as.he starts his 3100-mile run across the country. He says that running across the U.S. "is like a version of the American Dream." HPPE I FILMS Anthropology-Dead Birds, 7 p.m., MLB Rm. 2. SPEAKERS ECC & IC John Powell, "Riseof the Klan," noon, International Center. Mich. Metallurgical Soc.-.D. E. Briggs, "Coal: An Alternative Energy Source," noon, 3201 E. Engin. N. Eastern & N. African Studies-Abdallah al-Muhanna, "Notes on Pre- Islamic Concolation and Lamentation," noon, Lane Hall Commons. Psychobiology-Phillip Teitelbaum, "Subsystems in Parkinsonism and Motivated Behavior: Some Animal Models," 12:30 p.m., 1057 MHRI. Computing Ctr. - Forrest Hartman, "Applications of the MTS File Editor," 3:30-5 p.m., B134 MLB. Bioeng. - Chun-Sing George Lee, "A Research Overview of Robotics at the University of Michigan," 4 p.m.. 1084 E. Engin. , Geology - Anthony Beswick, "Isotopic, Trace, and' Minor Element Variations in Young Mafic Mahmas: System of Choas in the Upper Man- tle?", 4p.m., 4001 CCL. Soc. of Minority Engin. - 5th annual banquet, keynote speaker Julian Earles, "Blacks in Engineering", 6:30-10 p.m., Michigan League. Dharma Study Group-Intro. lecture on meditation, "Working with Mind," 7:30 p.m., 201 S. Main, Rm. 511. Black History Celebration - Dr. Nathan Hare, "Black Male/Female Relationships," 7:30 p.m., South Quad, Dining Rm. 4. Science Research Club-Robert Fogel, "Role of Fungi in the Forest Ecosystem"; Gene Smith, "Future of the Electric and Hydrid Automotive Vehicles," 7:30 p.m., Chrysler Ctr. Aud PERFORMANCES Union-"Preview," Comic Opera Guild, "Naughty Marietta," 12:30 p.m., 'U' Club. MEETINGS CRLT Workshop-Alfred Storey, Speaking Skills, 3-5 p.m., 109 E. Madison. Biological Research Review Committee-4 p.m., 3087 SPH I. WICI -7p.m., Union, Welker Rm. Panhellenic Assoc. -7 p.m., Alpha Delta Phi, 722 S. Forest. His House Christian Fell. - 7:30 p.m., League. Explorer Post - organizational meeting, 7:30 p.m., E. Quad, Rm. 126. MSA - 7:30 p.m., 3909 Union. MISCELLANEOUS Extension Service - 24th Annual Michigan Fire Chief Conf., 8 a.m., Weber's Inn. SWE - Pre-Interview Program, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mare Island Naval Shipyard; General Dynamics, 5-7 p.m., 325 W. Engin. Computer Ctr. - Chalk Talk, "MTS Files, Devices, and Input/Output", 12:10 p.m., 1011 NUBS. CPP - Career Conf. for Minority and Disabled Students, reps. from over 100 companies, students encouraged to bring resumes, 2-5, 7-9 p.m., League. Book and Media Exhibit - display, 4:15-7:15 p.m.; Anne Hughes, "Motivation and Assessment. . . They Can Be One", 7:30 p.m., Ypsi High School. Rec. Sports - Squash Club Match, 6:30-9 p.m., CCRB. UAC - Workshop, Impact Dance, 7-9 p.m., Union Ballroom. Women's Basketball - WMU, 7 p.m., Crisler Arena. Rec. Sports - Clinic, "Vegetarianism," 7:30-9 p.m., 1250 CCRB. CRISP - deadline for LSA incompletes.' Henry Ford Museum -' exhibit of model and toy trains, "Railroading in Miniature," 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Greenfield Village. Washtenaw County Parks and Rec. - Clinics for cros country skiing, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Buhr Park; register at Wash. Cty. Bldg., AA City Hall, AA Public Library, Ypsi Public Library. To submit items for the Happenings Column, send them in care of: Happenings, The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, MI., 48109 AAUP CHAPTER MEETING (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Thurs., Feb. 5 at Noon Michigan League-Michigan Room By JOHN ADAM Richard Wilt, professor of art, died Saturday night after suffering from leukemia. Wilt had been a professor of pain- ting and drawing at the Uniyersity since 1947. He was 65. No memorial service is planned. Wilt had been a "popular teacher, a fixture in the Ann Ar- bor art community, and one of the most prolific artist- teachers on the University art faculty," said George Bayliss, art school dean. Bayliss said yesterday Wilt had been confined to a wheelchair this past year and had officially retired. However, that did not stop students from coming to him at his Liberty Street studio to seek instruction. "He had quite a student following," Bayliss said. Wilt was considered a "social comment" painter and produced drawings, oils, watercolors, and other works dealing with such themes as World War II, the black revolution, the Vietnam protests, and landscapes. The art professor's paintings have hung in many per- manent collections throughout the country. In 1951-52 he was selected as one of six American painters whose works were circulated by the American Federation of Art. Before coming to the University, Wilt taught at the Car- negie Institute of Technology, the University of West Virginia, and other art schools. He also worked as a magazine illustrator, a writer and illustrator of children's books, advertising designer, and leather goods designer and manufacturer. Uncertain revenues plague city budget By PAM KRAMER City administrators told City Council last night the yfeel "comfortable" with the state of the 1980-81 general and in- ternal service fund budgets, despite a projected second quarter general fund deficit of $400,000. But during the next fiscal year the city will have to tighten its money belt to cut expenditures and increase revenues, City Budget Director Patrick Kenney told Council. THE 1980-81 budget planned a deficit of $395,700 to be paid through prior sur- plus money. The total surplus at the beginning of this fiscal year was about $1.8 million, according to Kenney. City officials are also worried about the costs of a possible special election in June,Kenney said. Estimated costs for the election, proposed by Gov. William Milliken, are from $45,000 to $50,000, and has not been included in this year's budget. Aside from that possibility, overspending of about $11,000 is an- ticipated. The revenue side of the budget poses- more serious problems, according to Kenney. A "serious revenue shortfall" is expected this year because the budget included a payment of about $178,000 from the state for fire protec- tion services provided by the city to the University. THE COUNCIL recently authorized the city to sue the state under the Headlee amendment for its refusal to make that payment. But even if the city wins the case, restoration will not be made during the current fiscal year. Also, the city administrators are not expecting the reimbursement of $29,000 for last November's state primary to be made during this fiscal year. But other revenue sources, including federal revenue sharing, interest revenues, landfill fees, and delinquent property tax interest charges, will slightly exceed budgeted levels, accor- ding to Kenney. Total revenue shortfall is expected to be about $67,000. "THE MAJOR uncertainty still facing us . . . involves the final amount for state-shared revenues which is dependent upon the state of the economy," the financial report said. IN OTHER ACTION, Council unanimously approved a resolution Boyne Country Ski Weekends CAMP SEA-GULL in Charlevoix offers economical group accommo dotions 1981 weekend prices per person) 20-40 people... $32.00/weekend 41.80 people. .. $30.00/weekend 81-100 people.. $ 28.00 /weekend WEEKEND INCLUDES Friday and Saturday night lodging 2 breakfasts. 1 dinner nightly snacks proposed by Councilman David Fisher (R-Fourth Ward) requesting the state amend laws governing the withdrawal of candiates from local elections. Several weeks ago, Fisher explained, Council candidate Kenneth Newble asked to be removed from the Fifth Ward ballot, eliminating the need for a Republican primary in that ward. The Republican majority approved the request, but it was vetoed a week later by Mayor Louis Belcher because the action violated a state law regarding withdrawal deadlines. "The state election law is set up around state elections," Fisher said. "The state is saying, no, you can't Contemporary Directions Ensemble FEB. 7-8 p.m. Rackham Auditorium ADMISSION FREE Quintet, 1980 ...... Timothy Greatbatch LaCreation du Monde, 1923 ............- .-M ilhaud Symphony, 1968 ............. Rzewski First Stratum of Empyrean, 1977 .. Christopher Rouse OGoun Badagris, 1976 .......Christopher Rouse 7:30 CONCERT PRELUDE Pre-concert discussion of composi- tions being performed on the eve- ning's concert. HOST: George Cacioppo of WUOM GUEST: Prof. Christopher Rouse from the University of Michigan School of Music as featured com- poser of the evening. 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