Vol. LXVIII. Number at Friday. January 21, 1977 Tight Large field K3?“ an independent student newspaper] promises tough mayoral race By STEVE BALLINGER Copy Editor Lexington voters will not elect a new mayor until November, but four candidates are already in con- tention, preparing campaigns which could make this race one of the most hard-fought ever. Three announced candidates are well-known local political figures; James Amato, Scotty Baesler and Joe Graves. The fourth, Nick Martin, describes himself as a concerned citizen frustrated with city government. Another possible candidate, Urban county councilman Don Blevins has indicated he may enter the race. The two leading vote-getters of the May 24 primary will face each other in the Nov. 8 election. If the race is closer than the one in 1973, it will be a tight contest indeed. Mayor Foster Pettit defeated Amato four years ago by all of 54 votes. By law, the mayoral race is nonpartisan, with party affiliation not given at the polls. Here is a look at the candidates, in alphabetical order, and the issues they’ve em- phasired: James Amato Amato, '43, has called for leadership in city government and says the lack of direction is “more critical” than in his last campaign. r. .--~->x 1”»- Super spider? .. v. a -wo ow '0“! «Wm?- a on» W“? “a. t \ W‘s-mi” At a kick-off rally this week, he described the government as “adrift in a sea of bureaucratic and legislative red tape.” If Lexington can finance a Civic Center, said Amato, “We can surely provide a traffic program to allow a person to get to work and back in a reasonable time.” A lawyer, Amato has served as an appointed city prosecutor, was elected police court judge, and recently resigned as state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner to begin his campaign. His opponents may call attention to Amato's association with Lexington attorney Robert Miller, who worked in Amato‘s 1973 cam- paign. Miller was prominently involved in the controversial state lease of the Pepper Distellery warehouse, now under grand jury investigation. Amato has pledged to try and solve traffic problems through re- routing of lanes, constructing railroad overpasses, supporting staggered work hours and a com- prehensive growth plan. He promises to release detailed issue statements before the primary. Scotty Baesler Of all the candidates, Baesler has perhaps the best recognition factor, the advantage of being a UK basketball player in the early 19605. A. (V'fl' -V*.‘-.A ’(Ufimfl: * St '(l'l"l‘Y BAESIER ...plaus expensive campaign Nlt‘lltllAS MARTIN ..._\ oungcst of the candidates A trim 35, he became vice mayor of Lexington by collecting more votes than any other councilman in winning his at-large seat. Althoughthatelection was his first political contest, Baesler is not worried about charges of inex- perience. “I have more experience in local government, especially in the merged government,” Baesler said of his opponents. He and Pettit have proposed a citizens’ task force, to be assisted by an outside expert, to develop a comprehensive growth plan for Lexington. That plan is, more or less, the present administration’s answer to the accusations and criticism of poor ,. -' “r.- .. W902“ m min -.k~ss . . vw-I'f‘i w». ”n' ~ - $0. No, this isn‘t the work of a spider with irorienriched blood. It‘s actually two workmen framed in the web of steel which will one day be the llyatt House Hotel at the Lexington (‘ivic ('enter. today ne'e‘ " V .IUE GRAVES ...tlie lone Republican JAMES AMA’I‘t) ...sccond time around community design and traffic congestion. Pettit described it as the most important local proposal during his term as mayor. Baesler said the most important “issue" to the voters would be who they thought could generate public confidence and trust in government. He expects to conduct an extensive advertising campaign, reportedly planning to spend more than $50,000 for the primary alone. Joe Graves A veteran of local and state government, Graves, 46, has a lengthy political background and is, involved in various civic activities. Continued on back page 21 Carter message I““ , _ Jauztim 7 Whale-tutti a ‘\L” ”on University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky urges 'new faith’ By WALTER R. MEARS AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON—Jimmy Carter, an outsider no more, was inaugura- ted president of the United States yesterday, urging everyone to have fresh faith and a new commitment to “the bold and brillant dream" of America. Then, hand in hand with his wife, Rosalyn, the new President walked near the head of his own parade. Three minutes past a sunny, icy noon, Carter concluded the oath of office that ended the 29-month appointed presidency of Gerald R. Ford. And the first words he spoke as President were words of thanks to the departing Ford “for all he has done to heal our land.” His inaugural address was a 12-minute summons of hope, not an agenda or blueprint, if slogan there was, it was a simple one. He promised an administration of quiet strength. It was at once an hour of renewal and farewell, this solemn, peaceful transition of awesome power amid rites and pagentry as old as the Republic. A crowd of about 150,000 people assembled in the Capitol plaza to watch as Carter became the 39th president, and to salute the 38th. Ford left the White House for the last time to escort Carter to the Capitol. Carter said, “Let us create to- gether a new national spirit of unity and trust. Your strength can com- pensate for my weakness, and your wisdom can help to minimize my mistakes.” Tears had glistened in Ford’s eyes as he said his goodby to about 75 of his closest aides and advisers at a White House breakfast. By Carter‘s decree, it was a people’s inaugural. By Carter‘s decision, the crowd of 150,000 lining Pennsylvania Avenue for the inau- gural parade saw their new Presi- dent march by, smiling and waving. The temperature was in the upper 20‘s, and it was weather for mufflers and stocking caps along with the ruffles and flourishes. Carter shunned coat or hat, despite the chill. Vice President Walter F. Mondale was sworn in first, by House Speaker Thomas W. O’Neill. Then Carter stepped solemnly to his place, and Mrs. Carter held a family Bible. The cannon salute punctuated the strains of “Hail to the Chief," and Jimmy Carter stood alone, in power, his long quest behind, the challenge of office ahead. 86 legal counselor provides free advice liy KIM YELTON Kernel Staff Writer Chester Care, a Lexington at- torney, sets up sh0p in the Student Government (SG) office every Wednesday morning from 9-llz30. SG hired Care to advise students free of cha rge about a nswers to their legal problems. Care, who practices by himself in his own firm, is not there to represent students in their cases, he contends. SG hired him last semester to tell students where to go with their legal problems. If they consult him, he directs them to lawyers who will handle their problems. Most of the cases he handles are divorces and landlordtenant cases, he said. Many people involved in a divorce have misconceptions about the no-fault divorce laws. Before Kentucky legislature passed the law, a person had to accuse their spouse of some wrong doing such as mental cruelty. “With no—fault you don‘t have to allege wrongdoing or give specific reasons," he said. The cases Care says he doesn’t enjoy are landlord-tenant problems. "They‘re very frustrating. There don‘t seem to be any winners in them. Everybody is pointinga finger at the other guy. It becomes a personal thing between the two parties," he said. “Usually fault lies a little bit with both sides.” Roommates who split up are also a common problem he sees. Care said that sometimes when roommates get mad at each other, they will leave and refuse to pay the rent for the nest of the lease. Care said he knew of one girl who told her roommate that she would hold her ’l‘V until the girl paid the rent. “It may sound reasonable,“ he said, “but it's very risky business." The girl‘s roommate issued a warrant for her arrest, Care ex- plained. The police then arrested her and she went to court. The judge explained to her that there are laws to sue for rent but it‘s illegal to t-orifiscatc another person’s property. “Ptople should be very conscious of the fact that they are 18 years old and whatever they sign they are obligated to," Care said. Some people who come to see him do not actually have legal problems, he said. Sometimes they just need Continued on back page metro A restraining order has been issued to block sales of stock within the estate of the late financier Garvice Kincaid pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by his daughter. state State Rep. lion Stephens tD-Lexington), chair- man of the Ilouse Education Committee and the Interim Joint Committee on Education, will head tiov. Julian Carroll‘s new Task Force on Education, Carroll announced yesterday. In a rare and possibly unprecedented operation a team of surgeons at Louisville‘s Jewish Hospital successfully transplanted a kidney from son to lather ycdcrday. It has long been assumed that kidneys could not be transplanted successfully from son _to father because it was thought the recipient would tend to reject the transplanted organ. The best kidney donors usually are brother and sister since they share their parents’ genetic mix. Dr. David C. Asher, 50, of Pineville, was routinely listed in serious condition after receiving his son Dav id‘s kidney. David. 27, was listed in good condition. nafion A few hotrs after Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the United States, the Senate took steps to confirm his choices for some of the top posts in his administration. Senate Majority Leader Robert 1‘. Byrd (D-w. Va.) said only those nominations that could be approved without roll calls votes would be acted on. At least two persons were killed yesterday when an explosion ripped trough an Universiy of Pitt- sburgh classroom building, collapsing the walls and part of the roof into a mass of rubble and twisted steel. the Allegheny County Coroners Office said. Area hospitals admitted at least 26 persons with injuries. mostly cuts and broken bones. world Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government restored key democratic rights yesterday after I! months of stem emergency rule by ordering we release of political prisoners, lifting press censorship and revolting a ban on public rallies. The govern- ment said the decisions were taken to speed the revival of political normalcy as the country prepares for parliamentary elections in March.- Egyptian cities quieted down yesterday after two days of bloody rioting over price increases on food and other products. The riots left 45 dead and many injured. weather Today will be partly cloudy and warmer with a chance of snow f lurrics. The high should reach the mid to uppa' 20‘s with a low tonight between 10 and IS. There is a «to per cent chance of precipitation. Tomorrow will be mostly sumy and warmer with a high in the lll's.