16—The Daily Collegian Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1981 USG launches lobbying effort on Washington, D.C. By ANNE CONNERS Daily Collegian Staff Writer In an attempt to prevent further cutbacks in. financial aid, the Undergraduate Student Govern ment is launching a lobbying blitz on congress men, senators and student lobbying organizations in Washington D.C. At last night's meeting of the USG Senate, USG President Bill Cluck said students would be hurt if financial aid was cut any further and that stu dents could be a powerful force in affecting the budget results. "Students have already been hurt this academ ic 'year; people will be hurt next year and in two years students will be slaughtered," he said. Cluck said Pell Grants, work study programs, Supplemental Opportunity Grants, National Di rect Student Loans and Guaranteed Student Loans are all in danger of receiving significant cutbacks. Businessmen oppose pinball machine tax By MARGARET ANN WALSH Daily Collegian Staff Writer Several State College businessmen com plained last night about a proposed 100 percent increase in the tax on pinball machines during Municipal Council's pub lic hearing on the proposed 1982 budget. Attorney Joseph E. Favuzza, represent- ing Royer Amusement and Vending Co., Playland Arcade, rear 352 E. College Ave., • and Campus Casino, 320 E. College Ave., said the increase from $25 to $5O was "definitely discriminatory and unconstitu tional." The council cannot tax pinball machines for income purposes; Wean tax them for administrative purposes only, he said. Favuzza threatened the municipality with court action if the increase is passed. "It will be costly and long-drawn out," he said. "It's better to take half a loaf than none at all." Council member Daniel Chaffee dis puted Favuzza's claim that the arcades are "a family-oriented business that should not be taxed any more than Roy Rogers or HiWay Pizza." "These businesses are not as 'family oriented' as you have testified," he said. "I've ridden with the police; there are definite policing problems with these places." Favuzza said "chipping in for police service would be more fair than taxing our businesses." Tom Drew, owner of Armenara Lanes, 127 Sowers St., said businessmen who have pinball machines as an auxiliary to their major business will be "yanking them out" if the council approves the increase. •, - .'.. : .:z-i.....:ti : .'A . y : •4• . :',:.'..1: . t1:9T:Q . :..:KA?:0y..,A,Np.:,i - :A47.:.r,pg1,NT. , ,,5'Ai..::, , .•:.:::: . Landscapes Coastal Scenes ART REPRODUCTIONS of Dali, Monet, Picasso, Wyth, ctc. "You will remember us from our September sale" sponsored by the HUB Gallery To try and influence six senators and two congressmen, Cluck and Kim Hammond, USG's federal liaison in the department of politicial affairs, will be in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and Friday. "I don't know if we can change anyone's mind," he said. "Eight congressmen haven't made up their minds and one of them is (U.S. Rep. William Clinger, R-central Pa.)." Hammond and Cluck will be meeting with congressmen and senators' staff workers who research appropriations to higher education. In a jab at David Stockman, Reagan's Office of Management and Budget director, Cluck said: "Kim and I are going to mount our Trojan white horse and take a trip to Washington." While in Washington, Cluck and Hammond will also meet with two student lobbying organizations the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges and the United States "We can only afford to pay you so much," he said. Gene Steele, manager of Playland, said the tax is not fair, the arcades are unable to pass the tax onto the customers the price of a pinball game will remain at 25 cents. "It (Playland) isn't going close down or anything," he said, "I just want a fair shake." However, council President Mary Ann Haas said the tax has not been increased since it was instituted in 1948-49 while the price of a pinball game has risen 500 percent from 5 cents to 25 cents. In other action, the council authorized Municipal Manager Carl B. Fairbanks to look for an architectural and engineering firm to draw up preliminary plans and cost estimates for the proposed parking ga rage. Fairbanks was also authorized to look into the possible creation of a business district tax to finance the proposed ga rage. Haas said parking in State College has always been supported by user fees and the help of the business district. She wants that method of financing to be continued, she said. The council also authorized.the planning commission to look into the size and Idea tion of the proposed garage. South Fraser Street and McAllister Street have been suggested as possible locations for the garage. In addition, the council approved an almost 20 percent sewer rate increase. The increase will be about $11.92 a year for the average homeowner. Framed prices as low as '2.50 ea. None priced higher than $15.00 ea. Tom Drew, owner of Armenara Lanes, 127 Sowers St., speaks out at last night's meeting of State College Municipal Council about a proposed doubling of the tax on billiard tables, pinball machines and video games. Several other community members spoke out against the tax. 8"XIO•" Student Association So students can let their congressmen know what they think about financial aid cuts, USG will have two WATS lines and a listing of Pennsylva nia congressmen available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow in the USG office, 203 HUB. Hammond encouraged students to call their congressmen. "We want to go down there because we have an obligation to students," she said. "It would be nice if they'd (students) reciprocate." Congress passed a 25-day bill with funding at last year's level after President Reagan vetoed Congress' budget shortly before Thanksgiving recess. The budget battle resumes Dec. 15. Cluck said even though the house adpoted a higher figure for aid to higher education, projec tions indicate that the Congress will vote on a lower senate version plus a four percent skimmed off the top. Wildlife Cityscapes 16"X20" The congressmen Cluck and Hammond will speak to are: Rep. William F. Goodling, H.-19th district; Rep. Joseph M. McDade, R.-10th dis trict; Rep. James L. Nelligan, R. 7 llth-district; Rep. Marc L. Marks, R.- 24th district; Rep. Don Ritter, R.-15th district. Senators include Sen. John Heinz, R-Pa. and Sen. Arlin Specter, R-Pa. Cluck said he hopes to set up a meeting with Clinger. To enable the student leaders to make the trip, the senate approved $177 in travel expenses. In other business, the senate had a lengthly battle before they approved Town Senator Leni Barch as president of the senate. Incumbant Senate President John Bravacos was defeated by Barch. However, in an initial vote, Barch was defeated for the position, cre ating a tie between Bravacos and Fraternity Senator Jim Krauss. But when that vote was a tie, the senate voted Photo by Paul Morris 22"X28" Business students to throw party The College of Business Administra- tration Building. tion's Student Council decided at an • Erickson said he hopes more people ' ` informal meeting last night to promote will attend this year's party. its upcoming Christmas party in an "Everything should be better," he effort to attract more students as well ' said. "This year it's a lot more orga- as faculty members. nized." Tom Erickson, council president, In other business, Erickson said that said that students should come to the members wanting to run for office, party and socialize with the faculty should talk with officers as soon as and administrators of the college. He possible. said flyers will be posted to help publi- The council's next meeting is sched cize the, party, which will be held uled for Jan. 11. Monday night in 201 Business Adminis- Reagan: Khadafy lying about murder threat Continued from Page 1. ers through an aide to change • his Jackson and Sens. Daniel Patrick Moy- statement to no comment. nihan, D-N.Y., and Walter D. Huddles- A congressional source who asked not ton, D-Ky., gave no details but all said to be identified said that security has the evidence is strong enough to warrant been increased around a few key hill the extra security for Reagan and other Republicans "those who are closely officials. identified with the president and his "It is a potential threat," Moynihan policies." said. The Senate Intelligence Committee Moynihan said in response to a ques- was briefed by a CIA official the senators tion that widespread publicity may have would not name. The Senate Foreign already forced Libyan assassination tea- Relations Committee was briefed on the ms to pull back. evidence by FBI officials. "It would be , reasonable to suppose In an interview Sunday with ABC that any professional effort of this kind News, Khadafy said: "We are sure we would have involved fallback positions," Moynihan said. haven't sent any people to kill Reagan or Asked if any senators or Howe mem- any other people in the world. .... bers are on the hit list, Jackson had no Khadafy called Reagan "silly" and comment and Moyqihan said "none." "ignorant" to believe the assassination Later, however, Moynihan asked report- , reports and "a liar" to spread them. • - : - A..41M . W , r Mountain Sccncs Specialty Photos again and Krauss had the most number of votes but not a majority. The next step was reopening nominations this time with another candidate Town Senator Emil Parvensky. . After all the votes were counted, there was another tie between Barch and Krauss and, finally, Barch won. "The senate has a lot of potential a lot of energy that's not being tapped," she said. The senate also appointed: • 'Lisa DeMarco as chairman - of the Senate Appointments and Review Board. • Chris Yanckello as chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. • Lee Facetti as chairman of the Senate Ap propriations Committee. • Henry Min as chairman of the Polic Service Committee. • • Jim Krauss as chairman of the Constitution Review Committee. —by Dennis Snyder
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