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THE LINCOLN STAR YEAR No. 199 LINCOLN, FRIDAY MORMIMG, MAY 21, 1971 Genetic Engineering' Could Have Selfish, Political Uses 34 Pages 19 CERTS NOTE The good and bad frequently go hand in hand. It is no different in scientific advancements. Take, for instance, increasing ability to control life. Scientists see great boons for mankind, but also some bogeymen.

The following last of three articles delineates the hopes and fears on the road leading from biological research. By ALTON BLAKESLEE Berkeley, Calif. particular bogeyman is a very long way down the says Dr. Melvin Calvin, a Nobel Prize-winner in chemistry. The spectre of which he speaks is the far-out possibility that scientists may learn how to manipulate genes to change his heredity and that someone could use this power for selfish or political purposes.

Genetic engineering could permit the breeding of dull, obedient human automatons. Other potential bogeymen may be on the highway leading from biological research. These include the possibilities of abuse of potential powers to improve or control human memory, to make people smarter or dumber, to free future children from genetic defects or to make part of the population dependent through designed defects. that man grasps for as betterment is unalloyed. Our old folk and fairy tales knew this full well.

In our latter-day faith in progress, it has been forgotten that the reward and the disillusions are writes Dr. Bentley Glass, geneticist and vice president for academic affairs at the State University of New York in Stony Brook. Brilliant feats of deciphering the genetic code of life, of creating a gene genes eoutrol all inherited characteristics and making a virus in the laboratory, and other steps have prompted speculation that at some time man might be able to design genetically the kind of humans he desires. if talking about the manipulation of man, I doubt it will happen in my says Dr. Calvin, professor of chemistry and molecular biology at the University California.

Numerous other scientists agree that such a capability could take generations to develop, if it ever did come about. But science is likely to produce new controls over life, and Dr. Calvin is among ihose who suggests trying to anticipate them. People Must Have Control uses made of knowledge are and must be in the hands, of the people as a (Continued on Page 2, Column 3) Arms Talks Break Is Announced GOVERNOR STATES HIS REASONS School Aid, Road Bond Plans Vetoed By Exon By DON WALTON Star Staff Writer Gov. J.

James Exon Thursday told the Legislature that a bill increasing state aid to schools by $50 million a year would produce a state sales tax rate and a personal income tax rate without any assurance of property tax reduction. For that reason, the governor said, responsibility compels to veto the measure. Exon also told lawmakers that a bill directing his administration to issue $3 million in highway bonds by Nov. 30 not only violates the 1969 highway bond act, but raises constitutional Those were the major reasons Legislature Okays 21 Topics For Study The Legislature Thursday decided to pursue 21 studies prior to the 1972 session, including committee surveys of drug use, mental health laws and control of outdoor advertising. The 21-topic agenda, recommended by the Legislative executive hom'd, was approved on a 40-0 vote.

At a later date, the board will assign studies to various interim committees, name their membership and select their chairmen. Recommendations resulting from the studies will be submitted to the 1972 Legislature. Only three proposed studies were turned down by the board. They included surveys of the state banking system, trust departments of banks and a continued look at eminent domain laws. Sen.

Glenn Goodrich of Omaha also attempted to wipe out the study of electric power generation facilities, recommended by Sen. Terry Carpenter Scottsbluff. But his motion was rejected on an unusual 0-32 vote, when Goodrich himself declined to vote on his request. The list of interim study topics includes broad new surveys of the state tax system, state aid to public schools, welfare programs, judicial reform, the proposed state water plan and property tax equalization procedures. Here is the list of approved studies, all proposed in legislative resolutions, and the sponsor of each proposal: Education state aid to elementary and secondary schools, Sen.

Jerome Warner of Waverly. educational service units, Sen. Duke Snyder of Omaha. Stewardesses In Shorts Short Seattle, Wash. (UPI) A new air commuter service which hopes to begin operations out of Seattle Tuesday will employ stewardesses who are no taller than 4-feet-10 because of the low cabin space in the DeHavilland turboprop planes that will be used.

Bob Florence, chairman of Air Washington, said the mini- stewardesses will wear hot pants. Big Summer Sale At Ben Downtown Gateway, ends Saturday. Gateway open Thursday and Friday nights Has Flags Fly one Memorial Day! Complete Outfit, 4.99. Downtown, Havelock, Rathbone Slock Car Races 8 pm Late Model-Tonight at Eagle. Ad distribution of state aid to public schools, Sen.

Robert Clark of Sidney. Health mental health laws, Sen. Herb Duis of Gothenburg. coordination of programs for mentally and physically handicapped persons, Sen. Orval Keyes of Papillion.

drug use, Sen. P. J. Morgan of Omaha. Welfare coordination of welfare programs, Sen.

Richard Proud of Omaha. 6 8 administration of welfare programs, Sen. Fern Hubbard Orme of Lincoln. Revenue and Taxation taxation of mobile homes, Sen. Calvin Carsten of Avoca.

taxation of aviation fuel, Sen. Jules Burbach of Crofton. tax equalization procedures, William Swanson of Lincoln. state tax structure, Sen. Willard Waldo of DeWitt.

State Government Organization agency rules and regulations, Swanson. judicial reform, Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Roland Luedtkc of Lincoln. state capital improvement program, Swanson. Miscellaneous power generation facilities.

Carpenter. trucking industry, Sen. Leslie Stull of Alliance. pesticides, Sen. Loran Schmit of David City.

control of outdoor advertising, Carpenter. state water plan, Sen. Maurice Kremer of Aurora. automobile casualty insurance, Sen. J.

James Waldron of Callaway. Also functioning during the interim between legislative sessions will be the standing committees on budget, retirement, telecommunications and rules and regulations. he chose to strike down LB 1008 with a veto, the governor said. Separate Messages Exon delivered separate veto messages on the two bills to the Legislature after it adjourned for the day, thus setting the stage for motions to override his objections next Tuesday. LB264, the school aid bill, was passed on a 34-10 vote.

The highway bond measure cleared the Legislature on a commanding 46-2 count. Thirty votes will be required to override either veto. LB264 provides assurance that property taxes will in any manner be reduced and, in fact, if past history is of any value, there is every reason to believe that the property tax could be increased along with the sales and income Exon wrote the senators. Provides No Limits The bill provides no limits on non-operational budget increases by local school districts, the governor said, and after 1973 it imposes no penalties on any district which hikes its operational budget up to a year. Thus, he suggested, local school spending limitations written into the bill but short term Furthermore, Exon said, believe that my responsibility to the people of the State of Nebraska requires that I not permit them to be misled with the overworked cliche that more tax dollars automatically mean a better education for young As for LB1008, the governor said, it violates the 1969 highway bond act which authorized the issuance of bonds for state highway construction with first priority for Interstate Highway funding.

LB1008 is subterfuge to fund a bill providing additional road construction funds for counties, he said. The 1969 law also provided that the executive branch would determine how, in what manner and at what time bonds would be issued, Exon said. The legislative branch only has the authority to authorize the total amount which may be issued, he said. the attorney general advises me that serious constitutional questions are by the bill in view of the separation of powers doctrine, Exon declared. On Inside Pages World Nows 2 France Favors British Entry State Nows 3 Hearing Unfinished Womon's Nows Pages 11-15 Southeast Girls Model Talent Sports Mows Pages 23-25 State Track Meet Starts Today Editorials .............4 Astrology .................5 Entertainment Markets .................28 The Weather LINCOLN: Variable cloudiness and mild Friday with chance of evening thundershowers, high mid- to upper 70s.

Mostly cloudy and mild with thundershowers Friday night, low around 50. Precipitation probabilities and EAST AND CENTRAL NEBRASKA: Increasing cloudiness and warmer Friday with chance of showers or thundershowers developing eastward across area, highs 73-80. Mostly cloudy Friday night with chance of rain or thundershowers, lows 40s to lower 50s. More Weather, Page 3 Deaths ....................19 TV, Radio .............26 Want Ads .............29 STAR PHOTO RODGERS with coat after court appearance. NU Grid Star Rodgers Pleads Guilty To Felony Graduation Cakes Order now.

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University of Nebraska star running back Johnny Rodgers pleaded guilty in Lancaster District Court Thursday to a felony charge of larceny from person in connection with a service station holdup one year ago. Rodgers, who was arraigned on the charge Thursday in Lancaster County Court, waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the higher court where he entered his guilty plea. The offense carries a maximum penalty of from one to seven years in the Nebraska Penal Complex. Judge William Hastings deferred sentencing Rodgers pending a sentence investigation by the adult probation office. At the request of attorney, David Pierson, his bond was reduced to $2,000 from the set at $5,000.

He is a graduate of Ord High School. Assistant Coach Tom Osborne posted bond for release. McCall Charged Rodgers and another University of Nebraska student, Randy McCall, 20, of 735 So. 13th, were charged in connection with the May 20, 1970, holdup at the Derby Service Station at 9th and South. McCall requested a preliminarv hearing which was set for June 2 in Lancaster County Court.

His bond was set at $5,000. Each was specifically charged with taking property of value from the person of Glenn Griggs without the consent of Griggs and without putting Griggs in fear by threats or by use of force or violence. Third Person Sought According to Lancaster County Attorney Paul Douglas, a warrant was being issued for the arrest of a third Northwestern Bell Makes New Offer Omaha Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. made a new three-year contract offer late Thursday night to the Communication Workers of America. The offer includes first-year basic wage increases ranging from $6 to $23.50 per week.

Union officials were unavailable for comment. Bell officials say the contract also calls for wage increases in the second and third years of the contract plus a wage of living increase in three years. Nixon Calls It A Major Step ABM Limits Is 1971 Focus party believed to be involved in the incident in which $91.50 was taken from Griggs. Douglas and Police Inspector Robert Sawdon said that it was not until the last two days that information was obtained which connected Rodgers with the service station holdup a year ago. Douglas said that it was not learned until the investigation that three persons were involved rather than two as originally reported.

No Information Douglas told The Star that contrary to reports, he has no information that connects Rodgers with the Tuesday robbery of the Elam Grocery at 18th and K. Russell Brown, NU Dean of Student Affairs, said there is no automatic suspension from the University of students involved in felony cases. Dean Brown said Rodgers may presently attend classes since he is free on bond, and a conference with Rodgers would be the next step under normal procedure. Then, if the staff decides further action is necessary, his case would be referred to a student tribunal which would hold a hearing and make recommendations which are usually followed by the university, Brown said. Several Options The options open are dismissal of the case, an official warning, probation or suspension.

Browns also said it was up to the Athletic Department to decide whether Rodgers could continue to play football if it were determined he was a student in good standing. will consider his case just the same as we would for any other student In a similar he said. Brown said is no instant to whether Rodgers could play with the Comhuskers next fall if he were put on probation by the court, but his status as a student would have to be determined first. No Comment Nebraska athletic director-football coach Bob Devaney said by telephone from Stillwater, that he will make no comments on the Johnny Rodgers situation until he has contacted all persons involved, according to Assistant Athletic Director Jim Ross. According to the NU Sports information office, Devaney, who is in Stillwater for the Big Eight golf, tennis and track championships, said he is about the incident.

He is expected to return to Lincoln Monday. Washington (At President Nixon announced Thursday what he termed a major step in breaking the stalemate on nuclear arms talks between the United States and the Soviet Union. Nixon went on nationwide radio-television at noon to read a brief statement about the long- stalled U.S.-Soviet strategic arms limitation talks, timed with a similar statement issued in Moscow. At Highest Level The President said that as a result of negotiations at the highest level, the United States and the Soviet Union: agreed to concentrate this year on working out an agreement for the limitation of Hie deployment of antiballistic missile system also agreed that, together with concluding an agreement to limit ABMs, they will agree on certain measures with respect to the limitation of offensive strategiic two sides are taking this course in the conviction that it will create more favorable conditions for farther negotiations to limit all strategic the statement added. negotiations will be actively Praise, optimism and some skepticism greeted the announcement in Congress.

One of those voicing skepticism was Sen. J. W. Fulbriight, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who said he also was puzzled. More I Can seem to think it is Fulbright said.

it is or not I He added, must be something more to it than I can Republicans and some other Democrats rated the development favorably. Whether the two superpowers will actually reach a disarmament accord in the talks that began in 1969 remains to be seen. White House officials acknowledgeed that the two sides have not abandoned basic positions, which so far have defied lengthy efforts by negotiators for an agreement. Interest In Going Ahead But the high level announcement did seem to indicate an interest by the leaders of both superpowers in pushing ahead with the search for an accord on curbing the nuclear arms race, rather than letting the effort die in a diplomatic stalemate. Whether either the United States or the Soviet Union made much of a concession in issuing statement was not clear from the public wording.

Varying interpretations were offered here and in Moscow. The talks which got under way in Finland in the fall of 1969 have been bogged down since last year over what strategic weapons should be included in an arms control deal. After the United States turned back a Soviet bid to include short-range tactical U.S. nuclear weapons based in Europe, the Russians proposed last fall that as a first step the two sides agree on a limitation of defensive missiles, ABMs. U.S.

Objected The United States objected to an ABMs-only deal. Its envoys said that ABMs were designed to counter intercontinental ballistic missiles, and therefore any meaningful strategic disarmament pact should include restrictions on both offensive and defensive weapons at the same time. The U.S. Safeguard antiballistic missile system has a mission of protecting U.S. ICBMs from Soviet missiles should the Soviets launch a first strike.

The Nixon administration is now asking Congress to expand the Safeguard ABM system. The basic U.S. negotiating proposal at the talks has been to offer a curb on ABMs in return for a limit on offensive missiles, particularly the giant Soviet SS9s. Safeguard To Continue White House officials said the work on the Safeguard ABM will be going ahead pending what might come out of the arms limitation talks in the future. The wording from Moscow of the new statement clearly left open the possibility that the Soviets will still push for a separate ABMs-only agreement.

They have a relatively small ABM system now installed around Moscow. According to White House officials. negotiations for curbs on offensive nuclear weapons will be pursued at the same time as the talks on ABMs and no ABM deal will be concluded without an agreement also on limiting offensive weapons. 2 Youths Are Acquitted In Laurie Jones Murder i Blair Two Omaha youths were acquitted on first degree murder charges by a jury in the Washington County District Court Thursday. James M.

Moran, 20, and Lawrence J. Smith, 19, were accused of murdering 15-year- old Laurie Ann Jones of Bellevue. The case went to the six-man, six-woman jury Thursday morning after testimony that lasted 3Vfe days. Miss body was found in a brush-covered, wooded area southeast of Fort Calhoun on Nov. 1 just north of the Douglas County line.

An autopsy report showed she had been 9hot five times. Chocolate Pecan Brownies 69c, Strawberry Iced Angel Food Cake 99c. Wendelin Bakery, 1430 South Moran and Smith had testified they accompanied Miss Jones to an area north of Omaha and left her sleep in the back seat of car while they in a nearby wooded area. They said that as they returned to the car they heard a car door slam and the sound of a motor as the car drove off some distance away. Miss Jones had disappeared but they testified they found blood on the rear car seat.

Defense attorneys theorized that Miss Jones was slain by another party who returned the body to the area to implicate Moran and Smith. Today's Chuddo It is said that Rembrandt painted 766 pictures and Americans have all 5,661 of them. 1071. pM rVo..