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VOLUME 84, NUMBER 3
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l NIVERSITY OF GEORGIA. ATHENS. GEORGIA 30602
SEPTEMBER 26 1877
C&S Bank robbed;
.Harty suspect nabbed
By TOM B ARTON
and ED GRISAMORE
An Atlanta man was arrested Friday
night in connection with the murder of
T K Harty. owner of T.K Harty’s Saloon
t The Station, who was found murdered
. his home on Aug. 30.
»
Elmo Liston Florence. 46, of 729
Jonaventure N.E., was arrested by
lembers of the Georgia Bureau of
ivestigation, the Atlanta Fugitive Squad
•d the Clarke County Police Depart-
ent at his home at 10 40 p.m. Friday
orence was transported to Athens and
being held in the Clarke County jail
without bond Police are continuing their
investigation.
Harty’s body was found by members of
\ his family at 8:10 p.m. on Aug. 30 in the
office of his Cleveland Road home. Police
Six out of nine triple room residents in
, University housing expressed dissatisfac
tion with their room assignment,
according to a sample taken last Friday.
Overflow students are being placed in
converted triple rooms this year as
opposed to study halls of previous years.
“If we are paying the same for this
room (triple) as for a double then it is
unfair." John Gionnii, a senior triple
room resident said. He echoed the most
common complaint of triple room
residents.
“We will consider a rent reduction once
• a clear view of the housing population is
established.” Director of Housing Daniel
Hallenbeck said.
"We just don’t know at this point when
• * such a decision can be made," he added.
Triple room residents who signed up in
the summer were not made aware of
their room situation before check-in,
• • Hallenbeck said “It was a bad oversight
on my part and I am embarassed about
it We are trying to rectify the situation
as fast as possible," he added.
% “If they had told me (about triple room
occupancy), 1 would have gotten out,’’
Gionnii said.
Three residents expressed satisfaction
and enthusiasm concerning their triple
room assignment.
“I lov.* it," one resident said. "The
rooms are bigger than at Brumby, where
, 1 lived last year " Another said she was
very close with her roommates “It’s a
lot more fun with two people than one."
She added that Housing had called her to
see how she felt about her new
surroundings.
A dissatisfied roommate expressed
disappointment with storage space.
“There are only two closets for three
* people," she said. Her room did not
contain a hanging rack supposedly placed
in all triple rooms by housing. “I don’t
think it would help," she observed.
Another resident said she did not get
along with one of her roommates and jwas
hoping to exchange her for another
“If 1 had roomed with one other
* person, the odds at getting a good match
would be better," she said.
A resident assistant commented that
the housing contract does not guarantee a
* double room. “All that is guaranteed is a
tied However we are trying to move
triple room residents out into double
rooms as soon as possible." he said
t■ Admissions expects 22.000 students
enroled this fall, according to Claire
Swann, associate director of admissions.
Approximately 85 per cent will be
, Georgia residents and 15 per cent will be
said he was shot in the head by someone
who entered the residence between 1:30
a m. and 8:10 a m on the 30th. All
information concerning the investigation
is being withheld at this time by police.
Athens police were still searching as late
as Sunday evening for a robber who
escaped with a still undeterm ed
amount of money from the downtown
branch of the C&S National Bank at 11:45
a m. Friday.
According to detectives, the suspect
has been identified and state and federal
warrants have been issued for his arrest
Police said the robber, a white male.
25 to 30 years old. entered the bank from
the doors on Broad and handed a female
teller a paper bag with a note attached.
The note read. “Put the money in the
sack or I’ll blow your head off.” The
teller complied with the demand.
Authorities have determined that the
from out of state.
Swann said the propot lion of in-state to
out-of-state students fluctuates five per
cent each year.
man. wearing beige pants, a denim shirt
and a green golf cap. left through the
same doors he entered and into a
getaway car.
Police arrived at the bank within
minutes of the robbery and FBI agents
were summoned to assist in the
investigation.
The bank was closed for two hours
following the incident to interview-
witnesses and bank officials. The building
was dusted for fingerprints and police
began combing the city for the getaway
car.
According to C&S spokeswoman Cindy
Russell, the robbery was the first in over
two years at a C&S In 1975, the branch
on Prince was struck by a lone robber
who was soon apprehended.
Russell said there were no injuries in
the incident and that the robber never
displayed a gun. Officials, however, said
he is armed. An early arrest is expected.
University police are investigating an
accident involving three vehicles which
occurred at 8 a m. Friday at the
intersection of Ag Drive and Southview.
A vehicle driven by Jarrett McClain
allegedly ran a stop sign and collided
with an auto driven by Mitzi Lumpkin
Police report that the accident involved
an Athens Academy school bus
driven by Glen T. Sanders, which was
stopped at a stop sign.
No one involved in the accident was
injured.
Photo by GEORGE SICAY
The boots that made the movie
Dan Suhart, co-producer with Spencer Thornton of Boots shows off the footwear that
has made him famous Hoots made its world premier Friday night at SPJ amid much
fanfare and tremendous crowds For more information and a review of the movie, see
the Monday Review.
Many students dislike
having two roomies
By JOEL BURKE
Staff writer
Access deadline missed
, By HOPE DLUGOZIMA
Assistant campus editor
Charles Dyal, a student at the University, would like to be
, able to buy a sandwich in the Bulldog room Danny Walden, a
fellow student of Dyal. wants to know where he is going to sit at
the next football game Dyal and Walden are handicapped
students who find it difficult, if not impossible, to get into many
areas of campus
Dyal and Walden should be able to attend any program on
campus, according to the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of
1873. Section 504 According to the Act recipients of federal
. financial assistance must have made all their programs
1 ’ accessible by August 3 with the exception of structural
modifications that may be required "We re in violation of that
deadline but doing the best we can," according to Jay Brill of
the Office to Promote Independence of Disabled Students. Brill
' is a member of the University Committee set up to deal with
the regulations set down by HEW The committee is conducting
a study to determine which buildings on campus are accessible
According to the sub-committee for eliminating barriers on
1 campus. Memorial is one of the first priorities "What I'm
concerned with is Memorial Hail. We've already passed the
Aug 3 deadline Memorial contains all student activity
offices and it's just not accessible. " according to Walden,
a student member of the subcommittee Memorial has been
designated as a "high-use" building by the barrier free
subcommittee Other buildings on campus falling under this
designation include Journalism. Graduate Studies, Stegeman
and the entire science complex
The University library, definitely a "high-use" building, was
termed completely barrier-free during the summer, according
to library officials This was accomplished by purchasing
wheelchair ramps, braille machines, and special restroom
facilities The science and law libraries are also fully accessible
to wheelchair users
The rest of the 75 major buildings on campus are now in the
process of being surveyed The results of the accessibility study
will enable handicapped students to better schedule their
classes, according to David Lunde. director of Campus
Planning
Now that the library is accessible, the Chemistry building will
be one of the next goals, according to Lunde Lunde has also
designated the Journalism building as one of the first priorities.
"We might try to pul a couple of elevators in the Journalism
building." Lunde said
Robbery of C&S bank in progress
Athletic bias charged
By MANDY ROTH
The University's Afirmative Action plan to assure equal
opportunity employment may have been violated by the athletic
department
Afirmative Action’s recruitment and employment policy
states that “all faculty, administrative and professional
non-instructional positions must be described in writing and
advertised nationally in appropriate professional media and by
means which are designed to reach qualified minorities and
women."
Application of the policy depends on whether the appointment
is temporary or permanent.
The women's basketball and tennis teams are curre itly being
coached by men Dave Lucey, a former University basketball
player, has been hired to coach the basketball team. Greg
McGarity, the assistant officer in the sports information office
will coach the tennis team
These positions became available when the former basketball
coach, Elsa Heimerer, and tennis coach, Jane Kuykendoll,
resigned
“The department would have the right to hire someone
temporarily," Dr. Myrtle Reul, the University’s Affirmative
Action Officer said "I get the impression it’s a temporary
thing."
Lucey has been hired on a temporary basis but McGarity
could be permanent depending on how he does, according to
Athletic Director Joel Eaves
“If they have hired someone on a permanent basis, they are
out of alliance with their own Affirmative Action plan," Reul
said "However, the coaches can’t be dismissed because that
would only victimize them My question is: Are they looking for
the best qualified person available 0 ’’
“Not right now, we’ve got a lot of time before next year."
Eaves said concerning the replacement of Lucey
In November of 1976 the athletic department received an
official notice from Heimerer and Kuykendoll concerning their
intent to resign, according to Elizabeth Murphy, womens
athletic coordinator This would "give fair warning to find the
best qualified person.’’ she said. However, the coaches
requested that the decision not be made public until the season
ended
“It was a tremendously kept secret." Murphy added The
announcement was made public at a spring sports banquet in
May
On June 30. 1977. a news release confirmed that Lucey and
McGarity had been hired to fill the vacancies.
“That would be seemingly rather fast for that type of
appointment." Reul said
On July 5, 1977, Reul received a letter from Heimerer and
Kuykendoll questioning the manner in which Lucey and
McGarity were hired She has been unable to investigate
because the Affirmative Action Office has been tied up with
other matters “It was a request that should be looked into,
she said.
“There was not a national search to find the best qualified
person," Heimerer said. "We wanted to know why We have
some top notch athletes and they need the best coach possible ."
“If we had looked at all possible candidates it wouldn t
matter that they are males," Murphy said.
This sentiment is shared by Heimerer. "I’m not saying they're
not capable because they're males but there are just as many
qualified females," he said.
“Well, there was a need to fill them (the positions)," Eaves
said “No one else was qualified or interested as far as I knew ."
he added
Despite the controversy, the department’s attitude towards
the two new coaches is positive
“I think the girls will be excited to have some young coaches
who will be willing to get out and work with them,' Murphy
said
Both of the former coaches emphasized their support for the
programs “They’ll work their heart and soul out to do a good
job." Heimerer said. “I think that the women's program under
Greg’s leadership will continue to be the fine program it has in
the past." Kuykendoll stated
"That whole thing has to be looked at.” Murphy said “I want
to know what are their plans for the future and what can we do
to change attitude," he added
No violence at Kent rally
By TOM BARTON
City editor
“The Coalition had decided to take the
most militant action possible given the
circumstances.' according to Carter
Dodger, member of the steering
committee of the Kent State May 4th
Coalition, told The Red and Black in a
phone interview
"We will meet violence with violence."
Captain Arnold Kramer of the Portage
Co.. Ohio Sheriff's Department said
But in Saturday's rally at Kent State
University, the only violence that
occurred was directed at a truck parked
on the site of the new gymnasium annex,
as between 1000 and 2000 persons
gathered to protest its construction
Demonstrators gathered near the site
at noon, then marched around the
campus, re-dedicating four buildings in
honor of the students slain by Ohio
National Guardsmen during a May 4.
1970 antiwar rally. The marchers
returned to the building site, tore down
the fence that surrounded it. and began
pelting a construction truck with rocks
According to reports issued by the
Associated Press, “about 900 demonstra
tors" occupied the site for 30 minutes,
“chanting and shattering a window of the
truck with rocks No injuries were
reported, and at least one female
demonstrator was arrested
"It was one of the most purposeful
rallies that has taken place here." Larry
Swank a member of the Coalition s
Student Defense Office said "I felt good
about it. It shows that even though the
hill is nearly destroyed, people are not
going to quit until the site of the gym is
moved." Swank said.
The Kent State May 4th Coalition was
formed in November of 1976 when the
Board of Trustees of the university
announced their plans to erect a gym on
the site of the 1970 protest in which four
students were killed and nine more
wouqded by guardsmen
On May 4th of this year. 300 students of
the Coalition occupied Rockwell Hall, the
University's administration building, in
protest of the Trustees' action Appeals
for court injunctions to halt construction
of the gym proved futile, and building of
the annex began earlier this year
A demonstration on the site on Labor
Day this year resulted in many arrests,
but the Coalition called for another on
Sept 24 to “show the Trustees at Kent
how they feel about the desecration of the
Kent State shooting site
Observers reported that the police were
relatively inconspicuous at Saturday's
rally, but Swank said many were perched
on the rooftops of nearby buildings with
cameras equipped with telephoto lens,
taking pictured of the rally
“Hut we heard that if we hadn t left the
site when we did. there would have been
a lot of arrests." Swank said
According to a spokesman for the
Sheriff's department, officers remained
in the background But we had enough
on duty to take care of any situation that
would develop," the spokesman said
About one-third of the hill has been torn
down by construction crews and many of
the trees in the site have been either cut
down or removed and transplanted
Right now, about all that's left of the
hill is a large, muddy hole in the
ground." Jim Lawless, manager of
media relations for Kent State said. "I
frankly don’t know what the point of the
rally will be It’s already been decided
what will happen to the annex "
Several speakers were featured at the
rally, including activist lawyer William
Kunsler “They may have chewed up the
land, but they haven't chewed up the
movement." Kunsler said
Other Coalition members stressed that
the gym can be moved if enough support
can be mobilized and pressure put on the
University’s administration and the Ohio
legislature
“We are going to make them fill in the
hole and rebuild the hill,” Swank said
Demonstrators reportedly came to the
Kent. Ohio, campus from other colleges
in Ohio, and from such areas as New
York. New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Members of the Coalition also reported
that a busload of students arrived from
Berkeley. Ca., and another from Houston.
Texas, for Saturday's rally.