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Vol. 86, No. 58
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Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
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By Linda Day Student Writer Central State University political science professor Thomas E. Guild, who announced his third candidacy for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission last week, says he wants to repeal new oil and gas fees the commission approved which went into effect May 1. "As depressed as the energy industry is today in Oklahoma, it defies common sense Thomas to impose new fees at this time," said the 34-year-old Republican who announced his candidacy in his hometown of Bartlesville June 17. Guild, who was unsuccessful in his 1984 and 1986 bids for office, also called for stricter campaign finance laws regarding commission campaigns and for new ethics legislation. His proposed ethics law would forbid commissioners from having ex parte contacts or off the record contacts with representatives of interests they regulate while their cases are pending before the commission. "The corporation regulates 75 07o of the state's economy and because of that, Oklahoma is in a world of hurt. In that position I feel I can help the present economic crisis. Economic revitalization in the state can be made by increasing tax revenues and giving more money to CSU and throughout the state," said Guild. "The corporation is a full-time, year-round job. If I am elected, I would ask for regent's approval
of taking six one-year leaves of absences, since the commission is a six-year term, and have the option of resuming my CSU teaching career at that time," said Guild. "I have received a tremendous amount of support and encouragement from students and teachers on the CSU campus and I appreciate their well wishes," said Guild. "I feel a deep commitment to do what I can to facilitate economic development in Oklahoma. I would be honored if
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the voters of Oklahoma would allow me to serve them on the Corporation Commission," said Guild. Political science, applied law and criminal law are scheduled to be taught by Guild during the CSU fall semester. Guild has been a professor of political science at CSU since 1979. He was selected by CSU students as "Educator of the Year" 1987 in the College of Liberal Arts. Guild graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law with a juris doctorate in 1979. The Republican Corporation Commission election will be held August 23. Merrilea Smith unwraps one of her presents as she talks
Tar fire results in V50 loss By Valli Covert Student Writer A fire in a tar pot at Broncho Fieldhouse June 17 resulted in a $450 loss to equipment but no injuries. Employees of State Center Roofing Inc. of Jones, Oklahoma were working on the roof of the fieldhouse when a tar pot overheated and caught fire, said Major David Wiist of Edmond
Fire Department. A new employee who was not familiar with the equipment had the pot too hot, which ruptured the plastic gas tank on the motor which helped to fuel the fire, Wiist said. The fire had burned itself out by the time EFD arrived. "We put the new man through about an hour of training on the kettle," and showed him how to prevent fires, State Center Roofing Inc. owner Tommy Kirk said.
Annis elected Regents' pres. By Monica Kremeier Editor Jack M. Annis, a Woodward attorney, has been elected by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, to succeed Linda Grantham of Edmond as its next president. Annis was elected when the board, the governing body for the state's six regional universities, reorganized for the new year at its June meeting. Dr. Valree F. Wynn of Lawton was named vicepresident. Annis is in his second nine-year term as a regent. He was appointed first in 1972 and reappointed in 1981. He has served as president twice previously. The regents are now working on two key personnel decisions. One is the presidency of East Central Oklahoma State University and the other is the executive director's •position within the board.
with Mary Melton and Charles Johnson, assistant vice-president of administration, at her retirement reception on Friday. (Photo by Daniel Smith)
Switchboard operator retires after 25 years By Tamee Nagel Student Writer Approximately 250 faculty and staff attended a reception at the Administration Building in honor of Central State University's Chief Switchboard Operator, Merrilea Smith, who, after spending most of her life at Central State University, retired Friday. Although she will no longer be answering any of the 6,000 calls received per day during the fall and spring semesters, Smith plans to travel and continue working with her church in grading correspondence courses and teaching the ministry to inmates at the Lexington Correctional Center. Smith's life at CSU began as a first grader in the training school held in Old North Tower and con-
tinued through high school. Antr working for Southwestern Bell for 15 years, she returned to CSU in 1963. On looking back, Smith commented on the growth of the campus since she returned. There were no Math and Computer Science, Liberal Arts, East Hall, West Hall, University Center or Library buildings or a Broncho Fieldhouse in 1963. As for people, Smith said, "The people here have been beautiful and I've enjoyed my 25 years, everyday. Standing in the payroll line, we won't know the face, but we hear a voice and we recognize them. But, you get to really travel through their voices."
Bettye Allums named scholastic All-American Lauren Mooreman (left) and Judy Courtney, a secretary in the purchasing department, nurse four - weekold abandoned kittens found under some equipment being auctioned off at the Physical Plant on Thursday. Anyone interested in giving one or all of the five kittens a good home should call Courtney at ext. 2497. (Photo by Daniel Smith)
Summer grant checks ready By Linda Welcher Student Writer Summer grant checks may be picked up at the financial counter in the Administration Building. The Student Financial Aid Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Notification has been sent to the students that they have money available but some have still not been by to pick it up, said Yvonne Maxwell, assistant director of financial aid. The office also announced that it is not too late to apply for financial aid for the fall semester,
By Becky Weigand Student Writer Central State University student Bettye Allums has been awarded the United States Achievement Academy's Scholastic AllAmerican Collegiate Award for minority students and will apear in the Scholastic All-American Collegiate Directory which is published nationally. Allums, who received the honor this spring because of her superior academic record, which included a grade point avarage of 3.60, was nominated in December 1987 by James Noley, minority student advisor. "We receive a list from the
computer center of students with GPA's of 3.30 or better and the winners are selected from that," said Noley. The scholars must be selected by recommendat i o n s of qualified sponsors or other school officials. Those who are awarded may also be eligible Bettye Allums for other USAA awards. "This year, the academy will grant more than $40,000 in scholarships and awards," said Noley.