The Salina Journal from Salina, Kansas • Page 1

Journal Salina, Kansas TUESDAY January 13,1987 25 Cents Hayden takes oath as 41st governor TOPEKA (AP) Kansas faces the difficulties of a weak economy and a budget crisis, but "we are prepared" to meet those challenges, new Gov. Mike Hayden said Monday after being inaugurated as the state's 41st chief executive. "To fulfill our dream, we must overcome difficulties and challenges," Hayden said in his inaugural address. "Our greatest resource in tackling these challenges of course lies within ourselves, within our state, within our community. "We will not surrender to our present situation, nor should we underestimate it.

But our strength does reside in our people, and with their strength, we shall overcome." An estimated 4,000 people, including state officials, hometown friends, Kansas National Guardsmen and Highway Patrol troopers, listened as Hayden challenged citizens to "join hands with us, the first family of this state, to join in our cooperative efforts to bring about a greater Kansas." Following his inauguration, Hayden assumed command of the Kansas National Guard during a ceremony that included a 19-gun salute by a battery of four 75mm howitzers on the south lawn of the Capitol. Among those sitting on the south steps of the Capitol listening to Hayden was Frank Carlson, 93, who was inaugurated as governor of Kansas in the same place 40 years ago today. Hayden, who took the oath at 11:21 a.m., was joined at the rostrum on the south steps by his wife, Patti, and their two daughters, Chelsi, 11, and Anne, 5. He responded with a strong "I do," when new Chief Justice David Prager of the Kansas Supreme Court asked him if he pledged to uphold the U.S. and Kansas constitutions.

Hayden's swearing-in followed by one minute the swearing-in of his lieutenant governor, former state Sen. Jack Walker of Overland Park. A big cheer went up from a crowd when Hayden rose to take the oath. There was bright sunshine with the temperature around 40 when Hayden was sworn in. Besides Carlson, those attending the inaugural included U.S.

Sens. Nancy Kassebaum and Bob Dole, U.S. Reps. Jan Meyers and Pat Roberts, former Gov. Robert F.

Bennett and retiring Gov. John Carlin. During his seven-minute inauguration speech, Hayden said he accepted the office of governor with "reverance for our past and anticipation for our future." "I accept this honor with gratitude for your confidence," he said. "I accept this with eagerness." Hayden, who had no prepared inaugural speech but spoke from notes, thanked retiring Gov. John Carlin for his cooperation in what Hayden said had been the smoothest transition between administrations in state history.

On a somber note, Hayden paid tribute to McDill "Huck" Boyd, his political confidante who died Friday in Wichita following surgery for lung cancer. Hayden said Boyd "served as an in(See Hayden, Page 7) Photoi by AP Gov. Mike Hayden (second from right) takes the oath oi office Monday on the steps of the state capitol. He is surrounded by (from left) Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice David Prager, outgoing Gov. John Carlin, his daughters, Chelsi and Anne, and his wife, Patti.

Excerpts from Hayden's inaugural address "These next four years are likely to be difficult ones for Kansas. And yet In the midst of our present troubles, we find hope and guidance for our future." "My greatest dream now Is to help make Kansas a better place for your children and grandchildren. For It Is them who will take us through the tomorrows to come." "Our strength does reside In our people and with their strength we shall overcome. "People like my father, work with the soil has placed food on our people like the metal workers, who make our flying machines. Those who build our automobiles, our shopkeepers up and down the main streets of Kansas, the teachers of our young, the careglvers who aid those In need of These are the people who make Kansas strong." Hayden shakes hands with Scott Bowman, 7, Topeka, in the governor's office after the ceremony.

Atwood supports hometown governor TOPEKA (AP) Ramie Beims says few people in Mike Hayden's hometown of Atwood ever expected him to take the oath of office as governor. In fact, Beims, a retired Atwood insurance agent for whom Hayden once worked, didn't expect Hayden to try politics. When Hayden left home for Kansas State University nearly 25 years ago, Beims thought he would choose an occupation more befitting his interest in wildlife. "You just assumed that he'd be a game biologist," Beims said. Beims estimated 1,000 residents of Atwood, a Rawlins County town of 1,665 in northwest Kansas, made the hour trip from there to Topeka to watch Hayden's inauguration Monday.

For Atwood, it was a family celebration that closed banks and schools there. "In a little town, there's no way you can't know a kid who grew up there," said Beims, who has lived in Atwood all of his life. "I've hunted with him and fished with him si' he was a little guy." Beims and several other Atwood residents stood near the back of a crowd of about 4,000 that had gathered for the ceremony. From where they stood, in the snow and muddy grass, Hayden's face was barely visible through trees near the Capitol steps and his speech echoed through the loudspeakers. The Atwood clan waited patiently as a (See Atwood, Page 7) Inside FORMER HEALTH CHIEF Joseph A.

Califano Jr. calls for a minimum health-care law that would provide at least minimal insurance to all Americans. See Page 5. ONLY 38 STATES will mark the official celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King birthday Jan.

19. See Page 10. THE KANSAS STATE Wildcats fought off a scare by the Wichita State Shockers to claim a 79-67 victory. See Sports, Page 11. Classified 14-16 Entertainment 18 Fun 17 Living Today 6 3,7 Markets 8 5 On the Record 9 Opinion 4 Sports 11-13 Television 16 Weather 9 Weinberger endorses defense shield plan By The New York Times WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Caspar W.

Weinberger Monday endorsed the deployment of an initial defense against nuclear missiles, provided that it served as a cornerstone for a nationwide shield. Weinberger Weinberger said that by deploying a space-oriented defense against ballistic missiles in increments, starting "as quickly as possible," the United States could move part of the way toward fulfilling President Reagan's ambition eventually to make such missiles obsolete. The defense secretary's comments, in which he repeatedly said he would favor moving quickly toward deploying "phase one" of a missile defense, represented his plainest statement to date that the Reagan administration's missile defense research program, formally called the Strategic Defense Initiative but better known as Star Wars, is likely to produce weapons that can be fielded relatively soon. A congressional report on Star Wars research, made public Monday, said some of the work was being financed by the Energy Department's budget for research on civilian projects. The first phase of missile de- fenses only will be approved if it can serve later as an "integral" part of a more comprehensive system of defense, Weinberger said.

Weinberger's comments raised again the prospect that the Star Wars program could lead the United States into abrogation of the treaty barring deployment of space-based defenses against missiles and large-scale defenses of national territory. Fitzwater to speak for Reagan Kansas native named presidential spokesman WASHINGTON (AP) Abilene, native Martin Fitzwater, the easygoing press secretary to Vice President George Bush, was appointed Monday as chief spokesman for President Reagan, succeeding Larry Speakes. "I think it's obvious that the president wanted an anchorman type," the balding, stocky Fitzwater said jokingly. He will take over the job Feb. 2, when Speakes leaves the White House after six years to become a vice president Fitzwater for public relations at Merrill Lynch Co.

Inc. Fitzwater, 44, was raised on a farm south of Abilene. He has spent nearly half of his life in government service, including more than two years at the Treasury Department as chief spokesman for then-Secretary Donald T. Regan, now the White House chief of staff. "It's a very human kind of experience, and because of that you don't think of it as being an insider," Fitzwater said hi December 1985 about working in the nation's capital.

"Once you become close to the president or vice president or secretary of the treasury, then it's just like dealing with anyone else. "Your boss is still your boss and that relationship is the same whether or not you're president of the United States or manager of Ace Trucking firm in Abilene, Kansas." Among reporters, Fitzwater enjoys a reputation as an unflappable, straightforward spokesman with a good grasp of issues. He was greeted with applause from reporters Monday as Speakes escorted him to the press room to announce the appointment. "I believe that in the last six years, the president has brought America to greatness," Fitzwater said. "We are now in the midst of difficult times but they will not erase the indelible mark, the pride and affection, that Americans feel for our president and our country." Father surprised by appointment ByDAVIDCLOUSTON Staff Writer Max Fitzwater got a call from his son Marlln Monday but it wasn't the news the elder Fitzwater asked about.

Marlin, who is single, told his dad he had good news. "You're getting married again?" inquired his father jokingly. "No, better than that," Marlln said. Better indeed. Fitzwater, formerly press secretary to Vice President George Bush, was appointed Monday as chief spokesman for President Reagan, succeeding Larry Speakes.

Max Fitzwater and his wife still live part of the year at 304 N. Olive, Abilene, the town where Marlin and his brother, Gary, grew up. Marlin was born at Salina's Asbury Hospital and grew up on the family farm in rural Abilene. The family moved to town in the 1950s, Max said. During the winter, Max Fitzwater and his wife migrate to Texas in their travel trailer.

Speaking from his trailer in Almo, Texas, hi the southern tip of Texas, Max said his son called about noon with the news of his new job. "He's always been able to get along with people, that's how he's been able to get as far as he has," Max said. Martin attended Abilene schools and grad- (See Fitzwater, Page 9) City commissioners favor merger of downtown groups Weather KANSAS Mostly sunny today, highs in the mid-60s. Mostly clear tonight, lows 25 to 30. Increasing cloudiness Wednesday, highs in the 40s and 50s.

By GORDON D. FIEDLER JR. Staff Writer A proposal to merge three downtown groups as a way to more effectively market and promote the central business district won favor with Salina city commissioners Monday. The plan still must pass muster with some of the organizations before it returns to commissioners for formal approval. The proposal, if eventually endorsed, would create Salina Downtown Inc.

out of Greater Downtown Salina, Salina City Center Inc. and the Business Improvement District board of advisers. "This should have been done two years ago," said John Burgess, city commissioner and member of the improvement district board and Greater Downtown Salina. The proposal will be examined by Greater Downtown Salina members and the improvement district board of advisers this week. The improvement district board then would make a recommendation to the commissioners, who seemed more supportive than they The proposal would place the downtown marketing position under the supervision of the proposed Salina Downtown and retain a marketing director's position.

were vocal about the proposal during their informal session Monday. Commissioner Merle Hodges seemed to sum up the commission view when, referring to the acronyms that identify the groups, he said: "I'm just glad we're down to just one set of initials." The proposal would remove the downtown marketing position from city control and place it under the supervision of the proposed Salina Downtown, while retaining a marketing director's position within the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. The job title would become downtown coordinator, and the position would be separate from the chamber's marketing director. Both would be partly financed by the city. In a draft of the plan given to commissioners Monday afternoon, City Manager Rufus Nye proposed a public-private partnership raising an annual budget of $50,000 for each staff position.

The city would commit $70,000 toward a three-year budget of $150,000, with Sauna Downtown supplying the rest from private sources. The city money, which probably would come out of sales tax revenues through the general fund, would cover the salary and benefits of the coordinator. The salary for the chamber's marketing director, who would be responsible for retail activity in the entire community, also would come from an annual city contribution of $35,000. The chamber would provide adminis- trative and other financial support, Nye said. "The downtown coordinator would work for Salina Downtown, and the other one would work for the Nye said.

Although the proposal merges the three groups, the improvement district board would remain; however, its members also would compose the newly formed Salina Downtown. Nye said the improvement district board was a public body, formed by state statute, whose 12 members must be appointed by the mayor, and could not be combined with the private functions of Greater Downtown Salina or Salina City Center. However, the articles of Incorporation of Salina Downtown could state that its board be the same as that of the improvement district, Nye said. Although supportive of the plan to contribute more money to the chamber for the marketing director, Commissioner Sydney Soderberg said that as "guardians of the taxpayers money," the commission should receive more accountability from the chamber..