Page 2-Thursday, February 10, 1983-The Michigan Daily Carter, Ford pilot conference IN'BRIEF (Continued from Page 1) as the nuclear arms race, the economy, and defense spending," Yankelovich said, adding, "The problem of bringing peopledto the table is no frill, itn s a necessity if we are to survive." Yankelovich said the public is also wary of putting too much faith in the decisions made by government. "Peope won't accept difficult solutions until they're sure the painless solutions have been exhausted," he said. "Policy makers assume once the public con- sciousness has been raised, the problem is solved, but at that point we're only halfway there. With raised consciousness we only raise the public's anxiety without letting them form con- ception of what to do about the problems," Yankelovich said. YANKELOVICH said the important task is to bring the public to the Ford and Carter lend experti~se- decision-making table. Former Ambassador to China Leonard Woodcock, author Norman Lear, Congressman Richard Cheney (R-Wyo.),and former University prof. Wilbur Cohen also highlighted the con- ference,along with such campus luminaries as University President Harold Shapiro and Regents Dean Baker and Sarah Power. Yesterday's conference was tran- smitted via closed circuit television to participants of previous association forums. The group had planned to an- swer questins over the telephone, but because the system was not hooked up until late in the day, only a handfull of calls were taken. Presidents Ford and Carter will be addressing students today at 10 a.m. in the Rackham Assembly Hall, and the conference will conclude with panel discussions at the Ford Library. (Continued from Page 1) Carter shared examples of how he has tried to "bridge the gap" between people and policy makers. "On the campaign trail, I never stayed in a hotel or motel. We always found a private home. It saved us a lot of money," he said. It also brought "closer personal ties," which Carter said were crucial to his communication with the public. HE ALSO said his bi-weekly press conferences and call-in radio shows were instrumental in bringing the people closer to government. Public support for the incumbent of- ficial is essential, Carter said. "It helps to have foreign leaders know that the president speaks the voice of the American people," he said. Carter, who excited jealousy in Ford for having run 10 miles yesterday mor- ning, outlined his plans for the future. For the next year he will be studying the middle east. This will include a visit to the region in April. A STUDY OF nuclear weapons and arms reductions will occupyhis next 12 months. Simultaneously, he is in the process of establishing his Presidential Library, a museum, and a center for public policy, where he will maintain his working office. All will be in Atlan- ta. Budget cuts could halt lake research I Compiled from Associated Press and United Press International reports Blanehard suggests extension.. of payments for unemployed WASHINGTON - Gov. James Blanchard suggested yesterday an exten sion in supplemental unemployment payments and also asked for suspen - sion of interest charges on money borrowed for jobless benefits. Blanchard and Pennsylvania Gov. Dick Thornburgh, representing the, National Governor's Association, testified before the House Ways ari. Means public assistance and unemployment compensation subcommittee.., Each pointed to the staggering effects the recession hashad on states put-'^ ting large numbers of people on unemployment rolls and forcing large deficits in programs to aid the jobless. "The Michigan unemployment rate was 17 percent in January," Blan- chard said. "We have more unemployed people than some states hav people." Increase in sterility, study says WASHINGTON - More than 3 million married American women say they want to have babies but are physically unable to, a government study repor- ted yesterday. i The study by the National Center for Health Statistics, citing a separat- fertility survey, also documents a marked increase in younger couples wh& are medically unable to have chidren. It speculates the rise may be due to increasing cases of sterility-causing diseases. The authors say "Reproductive Impairments Among Married Couples:,. United States" may be the most comprehensive report published on the sub- ject. It is based on a 1976 survey of married women of childbearing age. Bush finds Allied European leaders united on NATO LONDON - Vice President George Bush, nearing the end of a seven- nation European tour, said yesterday he was "optimistic" about his talks with Allied leaders and found them "united on behalf of the NATO alliance." Bush said in the last major speech of his 12-day trip that "rumors of the death of our alliance have been greatly exaggerated." The vice president traveled to West Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and France before coming to Britain. He said he came to "consult" the allies, counter strong European anti-nuclear sentiment, and criticize "one-sided" arms reductions proposals from the Soviet Union. In speech after speech, Bush asserted the "moral" value of President Reagan's "zero-option" proposal. Gorsuch denies she tried (Continued from Page 1) money's worth though," he said. "Strong local support" from several Michigan congressmen. including Rep. Carl Purcell (R-Plymouth) helped save the lab last year, according to Quigley. The Great Lakes lab employs 50 full- time research scientists and 40 part- time assistants, many of whom are students. About 50 University students participate in the Sea Grant program. The Great Lakes lab monitors the lakes and researches the most effective ways to use the lakes' resources. The lab will close Oct. 1 unless Congress restores its funds. "Gimme a D Gimme an A Gimmean I...L...Y Give the MICHIGAN DAILY that old college try. CALL 764-0558 to order your subscription "We've got the remedy" If you are considering a change, consider the Air Force Medical Service. The benefits include: " An excellent salary * 30 days of paid vacation each year * The rank and prestige of an Air Force Officer * Full Air Force benefits for yourself and your family You'll have none of the overhead expenses because we take over "the management and administrative tasks you must now perform. We have more information regarding physi- cian appointments in the Air Force Medical Service. We'll be happy to share the infor- mation with you. Contact: Capt. Bill Macorkindale (313) 561-7018 Call Collect Air Force A great way of life Space mission Daily Photo by ELIZABETH SCOTT Former astronaut Jack Lousma speaks at the Chrysler Center Auditorium on North Campus last night in a talk sponsored by the Society of Christian Engineers. Lousma's speech was entitled "my greatest mission." Panels srecommendat ions threaten Sharon 's position (Continued from Page 1) fice for the Cabinet meeting, exhorting Sharon to fight resignation. AT ONE POINT they mobbed Sharon and began singing the national anthem, Hatikva. . Sharon has made no public announ- cement on his plans and a senior Israeli official said Begin did not want to fire his controversial defense chief. Begin appears to have several op- tions, each of which could convulse Israeli politics. From talks with legislators of various Parliment fac- tions, the following possibilities emerged: * Sharon resigns and thereby spares the government further problems. All indications were, however, that he in- tended to fight for his job. " Begin resigns and tries to form a new government without Sharon as defense minister. he then runs the risk that the Labor Party, which has more seats in Parliament than Begin's Likud bloc, would try to put together a caolition by luring away some of Begin's dovish allies. " Begins -resigns and calls an early election. The prime minister is known to favor this because he has a big lead in the polls. But he faces resistance from two coalition partners, the ethnic- based Sephardic TAM!rfaction and the National Religious Party, which fear they would lose strength in an election. to obstruct EPA investigation WASHINGTON - The head of the Environmental Protection Agency denied yesterday she tried to obstruct a congressional investigation of her agency, saying she imposed conditions on House investigators for the "protection of our employees' rights." Anne Gorsuch, already fighting a contempt of Congress charge and em- broiled in controversy over her firing of a top official, spoke at a news con- ference called after the chairman of a House subcommittee charged she was .impeding his probe of EPA's $1.6 billion "Superfund" program. The criticism arose after Gorsuch insisted that about 25 EPA employees would testify before the subcommittee ony if an EPA lawyer was present. She also demanded that Republican congressmen be represented at any in- terview and that the EPA receive a full transcript. "The conditions are, from my point of view, protection of our employees' rights," she told a news conference. "If they wish to waive those rights, that's their right. 'Bt it's my job to protect the rights of those employees un til they wish to waive them." Striking truckers seek support Independent truckers sought allies in Congress yesterday as their strike crumbled and more big rigs braved scattered gunfire and vandalism on the highways. The 10-day strike to protest hikes in fuel taxes and highway use fees was still reaping a crop of violence. More than 625 shootings and almost 1,900 other acts of vandalism have been reported with one driver killed since the strike began Jan. 31. At least 96 other drivers were injured. But, "It looks like the thing is over with," said Michael Pfleuger, a Depar- tment of Agriculture official at New York City's huge Hunts Point Terminal Pflueger said produce arrivals were up 73 percent from last week. Reagan: Lower minimun wage WASHINGTON - President Reagan said yesterday minimum wage requirements never should have covered unskilled teenagers, and "the right thing" to do now would be to exempt them so they have a better chance of getting jobs.l "The line on the chart for unemployment for teenagers goes right along increasing with the increase in a minimum wage," Reagan told a group bf regional editors and'broadcasters. Government demands on employers, such as a higher minimum wage and Social Security payments, have made it "impossible" for unskilled young people entering the jobmarket to get a starting position, Reagan said. The unemployment rate in January for teenagers was 22.7 percent, 4571 percent for blacks. The minimum wage is now $3.35 an hour. The ad- ministration has proposed a $2.50 minimum wage for teenagers doing sum- mer work. boe Licbi ugan Oai l XCIII, No. 108 Thursday, February 10, 1983 The Michigan Daily is eaited and managed by students at The University of Michigan. Published daily Tuesday through Sunday mornings during the w University year at 420 Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109. Sub- scription rates: $13 September through April (2 semesters): $14 by mail out side Ann Arbor. Summer session published Tuesday through Saturday mor- nings. Subscription rates: $7.50 in Ann Arbor; $8 by mail outside Ann Arbor. Second class postage paid at Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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