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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.104,NO.48
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1994
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Syria makes overture of peace to Israel
Clinton's historic visit could bring an accord
The Associated Press
JERUSALEM — In extraordinary talks in Syria, President Clinton said yesterday that President Hafez Assad "went beyond anything he said before" on making peace with Israel. Clinton then sped to Jerusalem to meet with Israeli officials who said progress indeed, had been made.
Assad, who has built his career on confrontation with Israel, spoke anew of what he called full peace in return for the Golan Heights and Israel withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Clinton told the Israeli Knesset. "Something is changing in Syria."
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin expressed confidence that Israel could overcome differences with Syria and Lebanon, the last two holdouts to peace among Israel's neighbors.
"It it might take time. One has to be patient," Rabin said. "I believe that it will not take long, and hopefully we'll find ways and means by which to overcome
these gaps."
Clinton announced Secretary of State Warren Christopher would return to the Middle East in a few weeks on a follow-up peace mission.
Though Clinton stressed that a peace treaty was not at hand, U.S. officials believed Assad showed new and promising signs of flexibility.
After the first trip to Syria by a U.S. president in 20 years, Clinton observed that Assad spoke openly about transforming the region from a state of war to a state of peace enabling Arabs and Israelis to live
security, stability and prosperity.
"We have been urging President Assad to speak to you in a language of peace that you can understand," Clinton said in an evening address to the Knesset. "Today, he began to do so."
Clinton's assurances were welcome news in a nation where tensions are high after a surge of terrorism by Muslim extremists.
Israeli officials expressed disappointment that Assad did not publicly renounce terrorism, though Clinton said he had done so privately.
Jay Thornton / KANSAN
Full of hot air
Matt Riegel, Colorado Springs, Colo., junior, leads the mellophone section during a sectional rehearsal at the bottom of the Campanile hill. The sectional rehearsal was being held just before the rehearsal of all the Marching Jayhawks.
Disabled students voice concerns at hearings
Affirmative action head says University is trying to address the problems
By Shannon Newto
Kansan staff writer
Arthur Turner, Lawrence graduate student, said the University of Kansas was doing a poor job assisting students with disabilities.
"We don't have enough resources, and the resources we do have are old and outdated," said Turner, who is blind.
Wednesday, KU students voiced the
problems they had with how the University was complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act in two public hearings on campus. About 50 people attended the hearings in the Kansas Union and the Dole Human Development Center.
Susan Tabor, a Lawrence graduate student who is blind, said the lack of technological equipment for students with disabilities concerned her because it was hurting her academic efforts.
"We need voice access computers and brille printers," she said. "It's hard to complete course work without direct access to equipment."
Maurice Bryan, director of Affirmative Action, said that since the act was passed
in 1900, the University had coordinated several self-evaluation hearings to get input from students. He said the University had made several changes on campus to comply with the act, including cutting all curbs at walkways, adding brallele to elevator signs and installing one wheelchair accessible restroom in each residence hall
Bryan said the focus of the hearings was to get input from the University community on how students' and staff members' needs could be met.
"The University is doing its best," he said. "It's a long process to get things done."
Bryan said that although the University
was concerned about the needs of disabled students and staff members, there were some areas that were weak and needed attention.
The concerns of disabled people first were taken into governmental consideration in 1973 when the Rehabilitation Act was passed, Bryan said.
ries said the Americans With Disabilities Act was passed because many of the plans made after the Rehabilitation Act were not aggressive enough.
Since the Americans With Disabilities Act passed, the Office of Affirmative Action has coordinated periodical self-evaluations. The next hearing will be conducted in mid-January, Bryan said.
Car calamities
Students frequently need their cars repaired. Here are some of the most common student repair
Micah Laaker/KANSAN
Second opinion is helpful when fixing your car
By Manny Lopez
Kansan staff writer
Susan Yager almost spent more than $300 on car repairs she thinks she did not need.
when she took her car in because it was overheating,
mechanics at Firestone Automotive, 2425 Iowa St., told
her she also needed her car brakes repaired.
"They wanted me to spend $280 after I spent $59.99 on a tune up," said the Kansas City, Kan., junior. "I asked them to check my brakes, and they told me the brakes would not last more than two weeks and that the tires need to be replaced. I was really scared because the brakes were making noises."
While Yager insists that Firestone mechanics were trying to take advantage of her, Firestone officials have a different story. Mark Allen, the Firestone representative who dealt with Yager, said he thought she misunderstood her receipt. Yager did not understand what repairs needed immediate attention and those that could have waited, he said.
"We're a pretty reputable station," he said. "If people don't understand about their cars or explanations, they should ask questions."
Yager did not have enough time to deal with extra repairs, she said, so she took her car to Western Auto, 2535 Iowa St., the next day. There the mechanic told her that there was nothing wrong with her brakes and that her car tires were probably under warranty from Sears, where she bought them.
"One of the best things anyone can do is to get a second opinion," said Dennis Wright, general manager of Western Auto. "A lot of students don't know much about their cars. If the car is mobile, take it to someone else."
Wright said it would be a good idea for students to learn about their cars. He suggested reading the owner's manuals, buying Chilton's car manuals or going to the library to do research about their cars. Having a base knowledge about cars could save people some money, he said.
KU students often pay high prices before they realize they might have been taken, said Michele Kessler, a lawyer and an associate director of KU Legal Services. Most students come to her office after they have paid their bill and their cars break down again, she said.
"Students should make it clear what they want done to their car," she said. "And they should be sure what they want to spend."
Kessler said her office usually served as a mediator between students and auto services.
"Most of the time in Lawrence, it's a communication problem between the student and mechanic," Kessler said.
Kessler said there were not specific mechanics in Lawrence who had lots of complaints filed against them.
Still, Kessler receives about one telephone call a week from a student who feels cheated by a mechanic, she said. She said students should talk to their friends and neighbors to find a trusted mechanic. She also suggested getting as much in writing as possible and to have a mechanic call with an estimate before they do any work.
"Be careful with people who do repairs in their back yards or home garages," she said. "A good mechanic should not mind if you get a second opinion."
Sweet singing
Challenger says negotiatory skills are her strong suit
The Boy's Choir of Harlem worked its way up from a choir to a performing arts school. The Boy's Choir of Harlem will perform tonight at the Lied Center. Page 4A.
Editor's note: This is the first of two stories profiling the candidates for the 3rd District of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Kansan will be profiling all the candidates and issues on the Nov. 8 ballot.
As an international lawyer who helps clients export their goods to foreign countries, Judy Hancock has learned how to negotiate.
By Ashley Miller
Kansan staff writer
But her job requires more than striking a deal between two companies.
"You have to be a political scientist, a lawyer an anthropologist." Hancock said.
Hancock has practiced law at her international law firm in Overland Park since 1993. She is the Democratic challenger for Kansas' 3rd District U.S. House of Representatives seat, running against Republican incumbent Meyers.
The different roles of an international lawyer also are the different roles a politician has to fill. Hancock said.
"I understand how business is conducted differently in other systems, and I understand the world in which the United States must operate today," she said. "I feel I can contribute this to Congress."
Hancock's background in law started at the University of Kansas. She studied political science for two years and then transferred to Princeton University.
Late graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton in 1973 with an undergraduate degree in politics and then attended Harvard Law School, graduating in 1976.
"I was the first person in my family to graduate from college. "Hancock said.
When she was 28 years old, Hancock was named assistant general counsel to the trade ambassador of the president of the United States. She served under both Presidents Carter and Reagan.
"It was great." Hancock said. "I had the opportunity to lead U.S. trade negotiating teams in head-to-head discussions with other countries."
"I thought she was about 30 years out of date," Hancock said. "I think that this district needs to have a representative in Washington that will be an effective, dynamic and articulate leader in the U.S.
See HANCOCK, Page 6A.
Hancock, who has never run for political office before, said she decided to run for the 3rd District seat when she saw Meyers speak last year at Baker University. Meyers is in her fifth term as the 3rd District representative.
Richard Devloki / KANSAN
Judy Hanoock is the Democratic candidate for Kansas' 3rd congressional district.
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