FEATURES: Spencer Research Library's Special Collection is more than just dusty books, Page 5. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS VOL.102, NO.121 TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1993 (USPS 650-640) ADVERTISING: 864-4358 Man charged with murders Shooting victim had restraining order against ex-husband NEWS:864-4810 By Mark Kiefer By Mark Riefer Kansan staff writer The man who called police in Chanute and claimed responsibility for the homicides of two Lawrence residents was charged yesterday in Douglas County District Court with two counts of first-degree murder. Victor James Smith, 35, the ex-husband of one of the victims and whose last known address was in Wichita, is being held in Douglas County jail with a $1 million bond. The murders claimed the lives of John L. Pease, 47, and Linda M. Smith, 34, who were found dead by police in their apartment at Sunrise Place, 837 Michigan St., at 5:02 a.m. Saturday. Autopsies determined that each victim died of gunshot wounds to the head. In the petition for the restraining order, Linda Smith said that her husband "has hit me in the past. Last night, he came to the apartment after doing drugs, and I wouldn't lie him in so he left. He came back later, and I told him that it was over between us, and he threatened to kill me." Court records indicate that Victor Smith According to court records, Linda Smith filed for a divorce with her husband, Victor Smith. Nov. 6, 1992. On the same day she asked for a restraining order against her husband. was living at the Salvation Army, 946 New Hampshire StL, when he was served the divorce papers Dec. 1, 1992. The Smiths were divorced Feb. 1. Police and neighbors said that Pease moved into Linda Smith's apartment soon after the divorce was finalized. In May 1987, Victor Smith was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and aggravated burglary when he allegedly entered Linda Smith's residence and hit her, according to court records. The charges were dismissed 17 days later when Linda Smith chose not to press charges. Victor Smith and Linda Smith were married in 1980. Their daughter, 12-year-old Christina, was staying with relatives the morning of the shootings and was not in the apartment at the time. Lawrence police Sgt. Mark Warren said that police had responded to disturbance calls from Linda Smith's 15-A apartment in the past but would not say how often. Warren said that 16 investigators were gathering information about the case yesterday in Lawrence, Chanute and Wichita. "I seriously doubt that we'll be done today," he said. Police found Victor Smith when he called 911 from a Chanute restaurant at 9:02 p.m. Saturday. Lawrence police talked with Smith at the Chanute police department before bringing him back to Douglas County jail. Police said that Smith had been camping out in the Lawrence area for some time. A preliminary hearing has been set for Victor Smith March 24. Rachel G. Thompson/KANSAN Phi Gamma Delta member Chad Bechard, Overland Park freshman, center, tries to twist his way around Kappa Alpha Theta member Kristin Marlar, Phoenix freshman, in a Twister tournament Saturday at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Phi Gamma Delta member Chris Gannett, Dallas sophomore, left, tried to keep his balance during the tournament, which helped raise money for the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Doin'the twist Resolution aims to educate state on rape issues By Ben Grove Kansan staff writer If Kansas colleges and universities haven't already implemented rape education programs, it's tin Barbara Ballard. D-Lawrence education programs, it's time they did, says State Rep. Barbara Ballard. D-Lawrence. Ballard said she introduced the resolution because of alarming statistics about campus crime. In the resolution, Ballard wrote that one report said 80 percent of all campus crime was committed by students. It also said 25 percent of all college women would be raped or involved in an attempted rape during their college careers. As a member of the Kansas House of Representatives Education Committee, Ballard has introduced a concurrent resolution that encourages all the state's schools of education to establish programs aimed at preventing rape on campuses. The House Education Committee passed the resolution Thursday and the House could take action on it this week. It encourages women to report rapes, promotes coordinated efforts between universities and police and advises communication between universities about rape education programs. Baudard said the resolution also encouraged colleges and universities that had date-rape programs to look for fresh ideas for new programs. "We may continue to do the same or we may look at new things that might work," she said. "If we did get new programs, it would be because we were taking a closer look at this issue." A concurrent resolution follows a path like that of a bill but carries no legal requirements. It is designed to clarify the state's position on an issue and encourage action. Ballard said that bills often carry requests for financing. She said legislators who were nervous about overpending the budget were more likely to enact a resolution than a bill that would require state financing. The resolution is working in tandem with separate legislation that would redefine rape when alcohol is involved, she said. "We have known for a long time that the majority of these cases have been alcohol-related," she said. "You won't be able to hide behind that," I was drinking 'anymore.' Ballard said most rapes were not perpetrated by strangers but by acquaintances or dates. 1nese education programs have made it clear that you need to receive a 'Yes, go ahead,' so that if you proceed, you know you are not violating a woman's rights," Ballard said. About 23 percent of the women that came to universities had been raped, which made rape education programs important at all schooling levels, she said. Ballard is on leave of absence from her position as director of KU's Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center during her first term as a state legislator. "Women need to know what their rights are; men need to know what their rights are," Ballard said. "Maybe what's fun for you equates to pain and rape for someone else." Ballard said KU already had a number of date-rape education programs that were presented to campus organizations and living groups, including student housing. Sherrill Robinson, acting director of the women's center, said the center also provided workshops to any organization that requested one and trained peer educators to counsel rape survivors. Robinson said programs such as the ones at KU were necessary on every campus in the nation. It is imperative that campuses have something in place to educate the student community to what is date and acquaintance rape," she said. "There are people who don't know what that is." Former basketball player pleads guilty in drug sale By Mark Kiefer Kansas staff writer Kansan staff writer A former KU basketball player was convicted on one count of selling cocaine yesterday in Douglas County District Court. Sean L. Tunstall, 23, who last played for Kansas during the 1980-91 season, pleaded guilty to the felony charge in Tunstall's conviction on the one charge of selling cocaine is a Class C Felony, punishable with a maximum sentence of five to 20 years in prison with an optional fine of up to $15,000. On April 29, 1993, I sold a con- a plea bargaining agreement. In return, the state dropped one charge of selling cocaine and one charge of attempting to sell cocaine. trolled substance to an unknown individual who was in an undercover operation," Tunstall said at yesterday's hearing, which was scheduled to be the first day of Tunstall's jury trial. Tunstall confirmed to Judge Michael Malone that he had known the controlled substance was cocaine. "On April 29,1992,I sold a con- According to court documents, a warrant for Tunstall's arrest was issued June 15, 1992. AKU police officer identified Tunstall at the Kansas-East Tennessee State basketball game Dec. 19 and arrested Tunstall after the game. Tunstall first appeared in court to face the charges Dec. 21. Tunstall waived his right to a preliminary hear- The two charges dropped by the state were separate incidents. Tunstall had been charged with attempting to sell cocaine on May 4 and charged with selling cocaine on May 14. According to court records, Tun- mg on Jan. 20, when yesterday's trial was set. stall has been out of jail since posting bond Dec. 29. John Gerstle, Tunstall's attorney, said that Tunstall had been living with his parents in St. Louis for some time and that he would be returning to St. Louis after yesterday's hearing. Tunstall is scheduled for sentencing May 6. Long-range bomber Blizzard fails to spoil students' spring break plans Kansas women's baskball player Shannon Kite is known for her three-point shooting. But the senior guard has madeå…¢ defensively as well as offensively this season. See story, Page 11. Kite and her teammates will play in the first round of the NCAA tournament at home tomorrow night. By Christoph Fuhrmans Special to the Kansan Broken glass and trashed buildings are usually what remain after spring break, not before it. Yet, after last weekend's winter storm, which ravaged the entire East Coast, Florida residents are beginning to pick up the pieces and prepare for the onslaught of college students. Ruth Nye, manager for Adventure Travel, 544 Columbia Drive, said he hoped that most people would not change their travel plans. "We're busy enough as it is," she said. "We don't need any more hassles." Despite the storm, which has caused the death of 128 people, student and local travel agencies' plans have not changed. Student Union Activities' trip to Panama City. Fla. was not affected either. "It's seven days out, so we're not too worried," said Lance Brown, graduate adviser for Student Union Activities. "We've planned our trip to Florida for months," said Jason Loving, Oloisaopsa sophomore. "Not even the storm of the century is going to keep us away." Florida, the traditional spot for spring break, which already was devastated by Hurricane Andrew last year, was hit again by high winds, tornadoes, floods and heavy rain. The devastation was so great that President Clinton granted federal disaster relief to 21 Florida counties. rights into Miami International Airport were affected by the storm only for a short period of time and now are running as scheduled, airport officials said yesterday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency was prepared for the damage and able to react quickly, said Marvin Davis, agency representative. dive. "This was probably the most predicted storm in history," he said. "Everybody could see it comet." Next week will determine whether Florida is as well prepared for spring break. The Associated Press contributed to this story. James Johnson, 4, finds his backyard basketball hoop covered with ice yesterday morning in Apopka, Fla. His grandmother had been turned the sprinkler on the night before to determine how cold the temperature was.