The outcome of the state gubernatorial race may well determine the success failure of the University in its bid to purchase the MTA Bennett St. maintanance and storage yards opposite Kirkland House.

Since the governor exercises sole authority over the trustees who institute MTA policy, either John A. Volpe or Joseph D. Ward would be in a position to negotiate sale with the University. In the past the Administration has offered as much as million for the site, where it hopes construct a tenth House.

Earlier negotiations with Governor and the trustees failed because MTA could not dispense with the St. facilities at that time. The governor may well find a change in situation.

Built to withstand the ages, the Bent St. yards had the only facilities for intensive maintenance and repairs on the entire system. However, recent developments indicate that the MTA may have another yard which could handle Bennett St. traffic.

Over a year ago, the MTA obtained an on the Old Colony Line, which facilities at Codman Sq. similar to at Bennett St. The New Haven , which owns the line, had been at a loss and was threatening halt operations there.

The negotiations resulted in an agreement between the Commonwealth and New Haven whereby Massachusetts could subsidize operations for one year obtain the option to purchase the Colony afterwards at salvage rates. allotted term has expired and operations on that line have ceased.

$1.1 Million Purchase Authorized

In September the MTA received authorization from the Legislature to use for a purchase which has not been revealed.

this week, Thomas B. McLernon, general manager of the MTA, told the CRIMSON that he wanted to make a profit the Bennett St. site, and the sooner, better. He said also that negotiations for the sale might begin within a months.

Coupled with the allotment of $1,100,000 approximately the salvage price of the Colony), McLernon's statement has to speculation that the MTA has purchased that line and with it the Codman maintenance yards.

If the MTA has obtained that substitute the Bennett St. facilities, the future of a tenth House for the College rest in the hands of the new governor.