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              scholarly work* will once again be economically feasible"
The University Press is the publishing branch ol UM. and does not Include the Hurricane or the Ibis
Despite their current problems. Executive Editor Ellen Edelen and Production Manager Bernard Llpsky assert that the press would have come out In the black for the current year had the phase out not been initiated.
“Part of our total deficit can be attributed to conservative accounting procedures whereby warehouse book stocks over five years old but still saleable are listed at zero value." Llpsky said E A Seeman. UM Press director from 1867 through March 1974 characterized the press as a vehicle for quality scholarship and Investigation which cannot be expected to operate as a profit- making enterprise "
According to Seeman. all university presses were affected by the Nixon Administration cutbacks in HEW college library appropriations which were translated into a press sales reduction
"Obviously I find this a regret table thing but in times of economic hardship the University has to reexamine Its own priorities,” Seeman said
UM press publications accor ding to Lipsky consist primarily of scholarly works, books of regional interest and translations of foreign manuscripts Approximately 30 per cent of all publications have been contributed by UM faculty “In an effort to become more solvent we have also printed a number of illustrated coffee table books subsidized by agents outside the University Edelen explained
The Press s most successful books, according to Seeman are Charlton W Tebeau s A History ol Florida now in its 5th printing and Nixon Smiley s Florida Qardenlng Month by Month, currently being promoted for Christmas tales Both these authors expressed their regret at the demise of the press
"The UM press most certainly did a good job and I have watched the press with a great deal of admiration." Smiley said
Tebeau. former history department chairman and press committee member, has authored four
UM Press books and is currently writing a history of the university In preparation for Its 50th birthday
"Although my Interest In the press is personal and vested. I sincerely regret that the press cannot be maintained," Tebeau said The decision to close the press has evoked similar reactions elsewhere on campus and In the community
Many of the UM Press publications have earned national reviews and awards bringing prestige to the University Internationally as well as nationally." Dr Gilbert L Voss, professor of marine sciences said In addition, publications focused on local issues have allowed the University Press to assume an effective educational role within the community." Voss said
Herald Book Editor Jonathan Yardley said that the closing of the press would reflect adversely on UM s reputation
The decision raises serious questions in people s minds about legitimate University priorities and I personally find it shocking that a University with aspirations to national status should abandon its press purely in the name of economy," Yardley said
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Campus Mimic........page	2
Seif Defense.......page	3
Editorials.........page	4
Mra. O.............page	4
Frankly Speaking	. page	4
Open Up UM.........page	5
Haunted House......page	•
Métissai...........page	7
Sports.............page	S
Classifieds......page 10
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THE /WIA/V\#IURMCANE
Voi. 51 No.17
TUE8DAY/OCTOBER 28, 1975
(305) 284-4401
Concrete Bleachers
Mark Light Field Gets New Facilities
VICTORIA SIMON
HurricBno Staff WrltOf
The University of Miami Press, the latest victim of the financial crunch, is scheduled to be "phaaed-out" of operation by May 1976. according to Assistant Dean of Faculties. Robert I. Fuerst
"The University Press has accrued a total deficit of almost $500.000 which the Board of Trustees has mandated be paid off over a period of years." Fuerst said
Printing costs hava been Increasing at 20 per cent per year and the market for academic publications it limited, he added
President Henry King Stanford said he has placed the press on standby status "until such time In the future when the publishing of
AL LENZA
Sports Editor
With the timely help of an anonymous donor, the University of Miami baseball program will be getting permanent first-class concrete bleachers to match its first-rate baseball artificial surface and scoreboard
Providing that UM officials can avoid red tape involving licensing and plumbing contracts, construction on the field off San Amaro Drive and Ponce is expected to begin Nov 15
If ground can be broken by that date, the stadium facility, which will seat close to 3.000. Is expected to be completed in time for the 1976 home opener against arch-rival Florida State Feb 23
"It will give the fans more comfort for the games because they will be able to rest their backs." Baseball
Coach Ron Fraser said "It's going to be one of the top collegiate baseball facilities in the nation when it is completed It'll be right up there with Southern Cal Texas and Arizona "
Athletic Director Pete Elliott went one step further "When It's finished." he said, "the stadium, together with the rest of the complex, will be the best In America We re very pleased."
The $240.000 facility appeared doomed until Fred Berens. a UM graduate and member of the Athletic Federation persuaded a wealthy friend to donate $100.000 George H Light, who donated the money for the playing surface, had donated $95,000 last year for the stadium's consturction But inflation almost tripled the cost of the facility in the two years since the first plans were drawn up
Women )1TS » Set For Strike
ELENA SELEZ
Nbwb Editor
If classrooms and other gathering places appear emptier than uaual tomorrow, it may be that some women have chosen to abandon their everyday roles Slated by the National Organization of Women (NOW) as “Alice Doesn't" Day. it is an attempt to show women's indispensability to society by not performing any of their traditional activities for a day The day was named in honor of "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore," a movie starring Ellyn Burstyn in which a middle-aged woman was seeking her identity. NOW has asked all women to support the day by refusing to e work in or out of the home a spend any money for groceries, services or transportation a volunteer for anything a support any non-feminist cause, or institution
a babysit or act in the role of parent
a support women’s image in the media.
Instead. NOW urges women to participate in consciousness-raising workshops, rallies, demonstrations and other activities "just for themselves.
Dr Jo Ann McGeorge, of the politics and public affairs department. said the impact at UM would be “tremendous" If all departmental clerical workers. In addition to the woman faculty members and students, would strike.
Of the 14,801 UM students taking credit courses on all levels, approximately 40 per cent are women 39 per cent of the administrative positions are occupied by women. No figures were available for faculty or staff employees
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Stanford Meets With UBS
JOAN DONOHUE
Forum Editor
Members of the United Black Students (UBS) say they are looking towards Nov 15 as the beginning to the end of many problems on campus On that date, UBS member Alec Stephens said per sonnel listed In the UBS grievance sheet will report to President Henry King Stanford to settle alleged problems
"Our grievances were discussed with Dr Stanford and UM personnel on Thursday They took all of our suggestions seriously, and this meeting was very productive But we'll know for sure on Nov 15." Stephens said
"Our suggestions for improvement in housing. SAFAC and administration concern all students This is not a problem for black students only," Stephens said
Concerning housing. UBS suggested installation of a
year-round promissory note system, In accordance with the Financial Aid Office. "This would allow students to obtain housing without all the present tie-ups and delays." said UBS member Gregory Adams
Adams also said UBS hopes to make administrators more sensitive to all students' needs.
Both said that some staff members of the Bursar's and Financial Aid Offices need sensitizing
We re wondering about changes in the administration ladder We re also wondering when there will be more black faculty members," Adams said
Stephens and Adams said they expect action on all UBS points
"We re tired of things being thrown to a committee for study We re tired of hearing the call for a need to sensitivity and not seeing any Improvement And if nothing happens this time around, we will take appropriate steps to rectify the situation." Stephens said
Bookcovers Haunt Frat
OARV MATERA
Hurricane Staff Writer
University Press Closing In May
(The Press is being placed on standby status) "until the publishing of scholarly works will once again he eronomi tally feasible
—President Stanford
Light then allocated an additional sum of money to go along with the anonymous donation to reach the figure needed for the dream to become reality
"It's going to change the whole atmosphere of the program," Fraser predicted "A first-class stadium will be an additional draw in our community."
'Frosty' Jasper With Bookcovers
The permanent structure will replace the present wooden bleachers that had no restbacks They will take up the area from dugout to dugout behind the plate It is not known yet whether the old bleachers would be available to accommodate overflow crowds
In addition, the facility will also Include new bathrooms and modern concession stands
Two years ago. on Feb 15, 1973,
Old Wooden Bleachers Being Replaced
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the Hurricanes celebrated the dedication of Mark Light Field with a 5-1 victory over FSU before a record overflow crowd of 4,235 Following last spring s Ice-
throwing Incidents In Tallahassee that injured several Hurricanes including Fraser, a crowd of 5.000 for the opener is well within reach "We could conceivably have that
many," Fraser said But the important thing now is to get the facility underway We have to get started by Nov 15 if it is to be completed by the opener
Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity is in the middle of a raging controversy between several local businesses and an advertising agency
In a situation surrounded by misunderstanding, spokesmen for a restaurant, newspaper and camera shop bought advertising space on bookcovers that the fraternity was supposed to distribute during the first week of school
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President Arthur ("Frosty" ) Jasper said problems began as weeks went by and no bookcovers were delivered
"This whole matter is becoming a monkey on my back The bookcovers finally came two weeks ago, Jasper said "Now I have three to four thousand bookcovers sitting in the house, and I find out we are blamed for the whole mess."
Jasper said Scholastic Enterprises ad agency sold the advertising. printed and delivered the bookcovers and that the fraternity had only agreed to distribute them on campus in return for a free ad Advertisers said they were led to believe Lambda Chi Alpha played a larger role and have been calling