The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 -'7 Firestone faced controversy, Cvongresstwo decades ago 4 I, M.. WASHI1NGTON (AP) - The similarities are striking -- and scary. The recent congressional hearings on the Firestone tire recall could have been held 22 years ago. In May and( July of 1978, execu- tives from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. of Akron, Ohio, sat in front of a House subcom- mittee for four days, defending a first-genera- tion radial tire called the Firestone 500. Then, as now, the top officers of the com- pany did not admit to a defect in their prod- uct, though there were hundreds of complaints about the tire disintegrating on the rim and 41 deaths. Appearing before Rep. John Moss (D-Calif.) they blamed the tires' problems on bad maintenance and underinflation. 'Then, as now, members of Congiress expressed disbelief and wonderment that the company didn't order a recall sooner. And then, as now, there was testimony about rollovers, improper tire pressure, weak fed- eral tire-testing laws and missed opportuni- ties to head off the problem. "It's shocking to me they would o through two of these things," said Michael Lemov, who was chief counsel of Moss' Medical s3e c! Commerce subcommittee onl oversight and investigation. ""There's no corporate memory or moral suasion from the government. There's probably some of the same people around.' "It just astonishes me beyond my wildest imagination," said Lowell Dodge, who was Moss' special counsel in 1 978 and has watched portions of the current round of hearings. "I Would have thought Firestone would have learned they have to be very careful how they make these tires. They haven't learned from the first time around." In this case, Ford Motor Co. is playing a role at least as prominent as i- rest one's. InI 1 978, the Firestone SOOs were on the cars of many manufacturers and questions were not being raised about the safety of the vehicles, as they are about the Explorer. ?tarv dies afhc "It's shocking to me they would go through two of these things" - Michael Lemov Former chief counsel of House Commerce Committee A former National H ighway Traffic Safety Administration lawyer, referring to Fire- stone's near-bankruptcy and tarn ished repu- tation, recalled: "in 1978, the company's defiant approach to stifle the NHTSA inves- tigation led to its downfall." Firestone went to court to block progress of NHTSA's investigation of the 500 tire. "'There was a coverup and there was resis- tance to giving NHTSA the information" during the Moss hearings, recalled Joan Claybook, who was the safety agency's administrator in 1978 and testified at a Sen-' ate hearing last week. The stoneval Ii n or "Fire- stonewal Ii n{," as it came to be known around the agency then -_ piqued the inter- est of the late Rep. Moss. a consumer-pro- tection hero. .Yr being- hit, AP PHOTO Aryn Kriska of Melvindale rides his bike across the intersection of Laarme and Keppen in Alien Park on Tuesday. Heavy rains pounded the area on Monday night. ' el run over by University commuter bus GA S o ntinued from Pagel' An additional factor in the P uctuationl of aga prices is competition, G~riffin said. When A,.0.al markets are competing fiercely against ;:.ech other for business, prices decrease. G~Criffin said Ann Arbor's affluence could t~tribute to local gas prices. Since property -'a'es and labor costs are higher here, those ""editures translate into more money being z,;scld out at the pump. AAMichigan spokesman Larry Keller said a "large part of the oil shortage is due to reserves 1i 'ig stored for winter and low production out- ยง put by members of the Oil and Petroleum L xport- ing Countries in the past few months, despite plans to increase. In states like Michigan, heating -fuel costs this winter will determine what con- sburners pay for gas. Somic of the student-dependent taxicab C rmpanies in Ann Arbor are having problems because of the price of' gasoline. C'harles Frey, general manager- of Veteran's C'ab Company, said he has a shortage of dri- vers willing to pay for gas and that soon could be factored into a surcharge to alleviate costs. Stephanie Brugler, an Education graduate student, said she has noticed the gas price increase but it hasn't been severe enough to affect her. It may reduce frivolous trips," Brugler said. Gasoline is simply a expenditure she fac- tors into her budget like food and rent, she said, and until gas prices decrease she will search For the cheapest gas in town. Among two of the lowest gas prices in Ann Arbor yesterday were the Amoco station at 2995 Packard St. and the Ann Arbor-Saline Road Mci jer gas station, where prices were SI1 .67 per gallon for regular and SIl .87 per gallon for preniiuni. DEATH Continued from Page 1 Marchyok's death marks the first time that anyone has been killed in an accident involv- ing a University bus. "We have not been able to find in any records or anyone's memory another fatality involving a bus," Brown said, adding that there have been at least two serious injuries since 1990. "We have a number of fender- bender type things, which involved other vehicles and poles." Brown said there is no difference between the requirements for a student bus driver and a full-time bus driver. Both require a commer- cial driver's license, which must be obtained from the Secretary of State's office. The University employs about 50 student dri- vers every year along with about 60 full-time drivers. "Veve trained the drivers and empow- ered them to make their own decisions about what is safe and isn't safe." Brown said. Drivers are required to find a "secure location as soon as possible to disembark their passengers." Marchyok, who held a master's degree in history from Eastern Michigan University and a bachelor's degree in education from Central Michigan University, was employed at the University of Michigan since 1997. "She initially came into this _job as a temp in aiiother division," said Kate Blake- man, administrator of the internal medicine division. "She was very good at what she did and kept everything running smoothly." Uhlmann said Marchyok was the first person that patients in the g.enetics division spoke with. "She let them know what to expect, what records to bring, and answered questions, Uhlmann said. "She was very knowledge- able, she had a nice sense of humor. I liked her professionalism and commitment. She was very good at helping patients." From 1 991 to 1 993, Marchyok was a member of the Howell Hlistoric Preserva- tion Commission and she was also part of' the Livingston Historical Society. .A Marchvok is survived by her thi'ee children, Michael, Patrick and recent University graduate' Katherine, as well as her parents, Delores and Richard Foster of Lansing. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Bell and Borek Funeral Home in How- ell. Services wvill be at St. Kasimir Church, located at 81 5 Sparrow Rd. in H-owell. A time has not yet been announced. Donations may be made in Marchyok's name to the University's theater depart- me nt. PAID LISTENERS NEEDED for semester- long study, at Kresge Hearing Research institute. onsan@umich.edu .,PART TIME: Teachers needed for nationally accredited child care center. We hrPlease Call: (734) 761-2576. . PART-TIME FRONT desk and massage therapist positions available. Flex hours. Starting at $8/hr. plus commuission. Apply in person at Endless Summer Tanning salon. 1896 WV. Stadium for an application No :'. 'hone calls please :PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT !needed for South Main/Ellsworth area a consulting firm. Telephone coverage, ,* daoament and package preparation, library "I!Wi~tance. Must be detail-oriented with ,strpng Word/Excel, FileMaker Pro. Part-tinme, .tcrnoon hours preferred. Must have reliable Wirsportation for occasional errands. Salary ioge is $1 1-13/hour plus mileage rirnbu'seineint Please fax resume with cover 'letter to K. Darnell at 734-994-9494. EOE. - PRAWr-TIME SALES. Up to $8/hr. Baskin R~bbins. 2731 Plymouth Rdl. Call 662-4128. R'YSICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED for 4isiabled male law student. Pay negotiable, will train. Cull Chris 761-9551. RACKHAM GRADUATE School is now )riig qualified UM work-study students. &111 764-8265, email lkennedy @umich.edu READERS AND/OR SCANNERS $7/hr. Services for students with disabilities volunteer reader progrum (volunteer positions also avail.). Contact Barbara Gray at 764-0182 orblgrtwuwnich.edu SCOREYMEEPERS is now hiring part-time short order cooks. No experience necessary. 310 Maynard. 995-0100. SEMINAR ASSISTANTS-evenings, $8+ /hr. Please call Allan 996-1107. SPANISH TUTOR For a Il) yr. old girl beginting- level. Please Call 668- 1332. SPORTSWRITER- Local internet sports startup seeks PIT. computer literate sportswriter. 741-8839 or jobC tstats.comn STUDENT emiployee needed 8-10 hrs /wk. toi the Technology Managemnent Office to help maintain patent files. awd other clerical work. Some offimc exp req. Salary $h-9/hr. Contact Mike Hallrnun 647-5234 or email mhallman~aumnich.edu STUDENT FINANCIAL Assistant- Fal /W inter 2000: energetic organized. detail- oriented student needed for checking payables, payroll, helping with purchases. reports' and filing. Financiul expciience a plus Flexible how's. 12 to Ii per' week. Pay $7 75. Mail letter of application and resume to Student Financial Assistant. UM Student Publications. 21 VA Student Publicatis Bld. Ann Arbor, M. 48109-1327 STUDENT help needed U-M athleic dept. Crisler Arca/Stadiumn area. $7 to start. Very flex. sched. Call Lisa 998-7236. STUDENT MANAGER: For U of M Women's Gymnastics Team. org. and comp. skills req., gymnastics knowledge preferred contactn Asst coach Paul Scardina 647-7980 STUDENTS needed for 4 yr old autistic boy. No exp. nec. Looking for dedicated people. Training prov. 734-692-8945. STUDENTS NEEDED to post flyers C@ their univeritay unce a wk. 1-888-774-9994. WASHTENAW COUNTY Youth Attendant The position of Youth Attendant is a temporury part-tune on call position, which under supervision provides secure custody of dctemiion home residers. Prevents unuuthunzcd entrances to and exits from the fucility. using a system of electronic monlitorig devices and visual checks Education: high school diploma or the equivalent and a minimum oft34 hours of collevte credits, Two (2) years of experience working with delinquent children in a youth- orientcd setting. Must be flexible. Hours are nor guca'anteed. Salary: $9.U0-$1 II00/hour. Applications actepted until position filled and air availablr from the Human Resources Depalrimceni at 1734) 994-241U or visit our websic t. t ~vwt. cowashtinaw .mu. us/jobs/jobs.htnil. Apply to Washtcnuwv County Human Resourtces Departmnent, 220 N. Main St, P 0. Box~ 8645, Ann Arbor MI 48107-8645_ EOE. WELL-PROPORTIONED, fl guy pr'eferred f'or life-dirawing subject by establi shed artist. SI12.50/hr. couple hrs/week. Call 761-443.3 8:30 am to 10 pm. SPRING BREAKC 2001 Jamaica Cancun, Florida, Barbabos Bahamas. Now Hrring Campus Reps. Earn 2 free Trips. Free Meals... Book by Nov. 2nd. Call for FREE ino pack or visit on-line sunsplashtours..com 1-800-426-7710 a" 04s- WORK STUDY STUDENTS ARE NEEDED For several office positions at Student Publications. We're looking for punctual, energetic students for assisting with some or all of mail, phones, filing, cash receipts, library, database coordination, classified poste up and udvetising tear down. Various hours available. Pay $6.75 to $7 per hour. Call Judy Ferrell for information or apply at 764.0550. 210 E. Student Publications. YARD WORK/ecaning. Private home. Walk from campus. $8/hr. Flex. 971-3321. ZAMBONI DRIVER $9.50/hr. 761-7240. AFTER SCHOOL HELP for fun 9 & 6 yr. old girls, 4-6 p.m. M-Th. Need car. 2981 Devonshire (5 lai. from campus). 769-5456. AFTER SCHOOL SITTER: for 1 1 and 13 yr. old boys, play sports in the park. help with homework.. shuttle to activities, non- smoker. driver with car, good pay. Flex. hours. 764 9448 days 662-5558 eve. AFTER-SCHOOL driver with sale and reliable car. Exc. pay. 665-4719. AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE needed for two girls, ages 6 and 9. Three afternoons per week, 2'3U0-5:30 p m. in my Ann Arbor home. Own transportation and references required n-stnkr, x+8.00/hour. Call Kairen at 734-973-6406(h) or 734-971-7080 (w) AWESOME DAUGHTERS! For 6 and 3 yrs. old. Two i. from campus, firs. very flex . but own car nec. Call 936-1110 or 454- 7269 (days) or 994.0361 (eves). BABY SITTERfor happy, robust 6 mo. old boy. 15-20 hr's. wks. flcx. Walk to UM Must love dogs. 769-4283. BABYSITTER for 4. 5 yr.& 17 mo. girls. 2 days/wlk. South east A2. H. 477-0455. BABYSITTER NEEDED afternoons, to watch 2 children in A2 home. Tues and Thurs. a must Trans. req. Call 623-0264. BABYSITTER NEEDED for l0 yr old girl after school. Flex. sched., good pay. Car needed. Call 668-1332. BABYSITTER NEEDED iegular hours. Thurs. and Sat. for 2 and 6 yr. old. Call Kahita or Leland 741-7223. BABYSITTER NEEDED: in my Ann Arbor home after school, Mon-Fri. 3-i:30 pm. Must have car. Call Jill 482-4500 or 747-8748. BABYSITTER wanted for 3 girls. Twins-2 yrs. old. a 4 yr.. old. Thur 7:30-5:30 in my home located within a mile of campus. 668- 8327. BABYSITTER WANTED: For any 2 yr. old 8-l0:3Oam. 2-3 mornings per wk., days flex. Owan trans. req.. Call Bridgette 669-8806. CHILD CARE (Off' schiool& P/T ) 9 and 12 yrs. old. Need reliable car & refs. Call 662- 5200. CHILD CARE CENTER needs your help closing 3:30-5:30 M-F. Help with snack arid playtime. Great tun. Call Pai at St. Paul Early Childhood Center: 668-0887 CHILD CARE needed for 2 yr. old boy Flex. sched. 1 night & 1 day weekly.J0 hrs./wk..$8/hour. Refs. req (734) 995-1744, CHILD CARE needed in our home. 10-15 hrs/wk. Flex. sched. I mile from campus. Please call 761-1306. CHILDCAR.E substitutes: work accui'ding to your schedule. Great job for psych. education. or nursing students. Funi atmosphere. Call St. Paul Early Childhood Center: 668-0887. ENERGETIC babysitter needed bur 3-1/2 LOVING RESPONSIBLE SITTER needed for our adorable 13 month old baby boy. Tues/Thur'. 3:30-6:30. $8/hr. Rief. req. 761-8844 LOVING, RESPONSIBLE sitter- needed for my happy. Energehic 2 yr old. Tues. Wcd. & Thurs. 4-7:3(0 pmn S10/hr. 741-840)4. MOTHER'S HELPER: baby girl, 6 months. Fall/Winter, mostly days, flexible house. Cnace Lisa 769-6944. PART TIME daycare assistance needed Coy a home daycare Child carte exp. preferred. Call Linda 994-6558. PART-TIME Child care needed for creative 2 1/2 yr. old girl. Female, non-smoker. Close to campus. 761-6225. PART-TIME CHILDCARE needed MWF 12.30.6pin in my home Must have own trans. Primary came for 4 yr. old boy and 2 older siblings. Excellent pay! 332-9973. RESPONSIBLE PERSON to drive two children to and froin Hebrew school in Ann Arbor froni Dexter. Mondays & Wednesdays. Tithe: 1-6 p.m. 50/wk 3584625. SEEKING RESPONSIBLE non-smoker with own car for after-School care, pick~-up and drop-oft after-school activities. Initiate homework. 3-6pm. Mon-Fri. Sonme flex. More hrs. anc avail. Extremely competitive salary. 662-1660. TUTOR/CHILDCA.RE We are seeking u curing, reliable individual with an excellent drivins icord and thcerown transportationr. You'll be rsponsible for picking-up a 6th grade girl and 7th grarde buy after school at Tappan Middle School. then escorting them to after~ schuol activities You'll also be involved in :assisting with their homework assignments. Hours are froim 3.15pma to 6:30pm, Mon-Fri. We offer tut extremely competitive salary. Call Mr Tyler today at (734) 769-8520) ext. 221 WANTED MATURE BABYSITTER lot I1 yr. old gii'l and 7 yr. old boy. Non-smnkr. Excel. driver. Must have car. 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