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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.102, NO.80
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1993
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Bush calls attack on Iraq a success
WASHINGTON — President Bush declared the military strike on Iraq "a big success" yesterday and said he hoped Saddam Hussein "got the message." The Pentagon said allied warplanes had damaged the four Iraqi air defense sites they targeted and destroy one mobile missile battery.
The Pentagon said three other missile batteries were dismantled by the Iraqi after the attack, though it was unclear whether they had been hit.
Administration officials said the limited allied assault demonstrated to
a defiant Saddam that the United States had the political will to strike and might do so again at any time.
Baghdad scoffed at the attack.
President-elect Clinton, meanwhile, said he would judge Saddam's behavior by his future conduct but could not imagine normalizing relations.
"The aggressive military tyrants achieved much less than what their sick minds had dreamed of," said an Iraqi military communique, which counted 19 dead and 15 wounded from Wednesday's strike at eight targets in Iraq's southern "no-fly zone." But Iraq also said it would cease its
incursions into Kuwait and let United Nations weapons inspectors resume their flights.
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The Pentagon called the attack "a very small mission" with only 40 planes bombing Iraqi radar stations and surface-to-air missiles for just 15 minutes. An additional 70U.S., British and French aircraft provided air cover, refueling and other support.
"This wasn't even the second cousin of all battles," said Pentagon snokesman Pete Williams.
Later, at a military salute to the outgoing president, Bush said, "we showed Saddam Hussein once again that he cannot violate international law with immunity."
"Let's just hope that Saddam Hussein got the message," said Bush, who leaves office in six days. "I hope that he will comply with these United Nations resolutions."
Bush, in an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office, said, "I think our mission was a big success."
In an interview published Thursday in The New York Times, Clinton said
his message to Saddam was: "If you want a different relationship with me, you can begin by observing the U.N. requirements and change your behavior."
"Iam not obsessed with the man," Clinton said.
White House Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater said, "We aren't personally obsessed with him, either. All of our actions have been measured and have had very specific political and diplomatic objectives."
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Supreme Court ruling draws local activists' attention Federal judges no longer can ban blocking abortion clinic entrances
By Ben Grove Kansan staff write
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that bans federal judges from stopping protesters who try to block entrances to abortion clinics has drawn the attention of Lawrence advocates on both sides of the issue.
"This is potentially a major setback," said Elsabeth Powers, president of the KU Pro-Choice Coalition. "We've seen that some pro-lifers are willing to go to all ends to obstruct the right of a woman to have an abortion, and the Supreme Court has basically said, 'OK, go ahead.'"
"This is going to make our efforts in fighting abortion more accessible," she said.
But Nicole McFadden, a Wichita freshman and a member of Students for Life who protested last summer in Wichita, said it was not fair for federal marshals to be allowed to prevent protesting on public property.
Judge Patrick F. Kelly said his action was appropriate at the time, given the lack of strong local and state laws against clinic blockades.
The Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday came two years after Operation Rescue's "Summer of Mercy," when more than 2,700 protesters were arrested in Wichita during six weeks in the summer of 1991. During that time, a U.S. district judge ordered U.S. marshals to clear protesters from two of the city's clinics.
Patricia Trausch, president of Students for Life, who has been active in Lawrence abortion protests, also praised the decision.
"I don't think it means a rise in power for grn' ups like Operation Rescue, but it may mean a strengthening in their position," the Wichita sophomore said.
Former State Sen. Wint Winter Jr., R-Lawrence, said a Kansas abortion bill passed by the Legislature last year contained a provision that prohibits protesters from trespassing or blocking an entrance to a clinic.
Because the Supreme Court ruling prohibits only federal judges from preventing protests at abortion clinics, it will not affect the Kansas law.
"Local authorities are duty-bound to enforce the law." Winter said.
Winter said the Supreme Court ruling made Kansas' new law more important.
State Rep. Betty Jo Charlton, D-Lawrence, said she was disappointed with the ruling.
Jayhawks win in rout
See story. Page 7.
"I'm not going to wear a black arm band because of this, but it is unfortunate," she said.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
The Kansas men's basketball team ran past Oral Roberts University 140-72 last night at Allen Field House. Several Jayhawks had career-best nights, as the bench accounted for more than half the team's points.
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KU Switchboard Information Line operator Yvonne Mellenbruch of Lawrence answers one of the thousands of calls a day to the switchboard. Located in the Ellsworth Annex behind Ellsworth Hall, the switchboard supplies telephone numbers for the KU campus from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekend.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
King's legacy to the young
Some observers say his nonviolent methods are being replaced by ideas of Malcolm X
By Ezra Wolfe
Kansan staff write
Kansan staff write
The X is everywhere, on hats, coats, shirts and movie posters.
But in the melee of Malcolm X's image and symbols, what has become of the message of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Some observers see a trend away from King's teachings.
Jacob Gordon, associate professor of African/African-American studies at the University of Kansas, has also observed that King's peaceful approach to social change is not the most popular among students, especially with students from the inner city. But he balks at using the word "radicalism."
ting from my colleagues about their students is that the students aren't interested in the language of integration. They are bitter and using language that they can understand, the language of radicals like Malcolm."
"We are just entering a new period of protest," said John Curtwright, Martin Luther King Jr. professor of social ethics at Boston University. "It was our time. The king will take in it. The feedback I get
The students want an immediate solu-
ion," he said. "The peaceful method of kineq requires time. The young person's desire for immediate change isn't radical. That's being a real American."
Alice Ellison, board member of the Kansas City chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded by King, said that Malcolm X's style has more appeal to young people than King's
"I think students and young folks identify more with Malcolm X's directness of nuns' lives," he said.
King still retains his high popularity, however.
Carlos Fleming, former executive board member of Black Morn of Today, said he
"People espousing X doesn't mean they don't have respect for King," Fleming said.
thought King's ideas were as important today as ever.
"I think if a movie was made about Dr. King, the剧院 would be filled everyday," he said.
In Atlanta, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, King is still king.
"What we teach is King's dream," said Juanta Williams, an associate at the King Center, which has held youth workshops dealing with social problems since the LA riots. "The kids really just wanted to be heard, to talk to people about their problems. Most young people don't want to destroy. They want to build a future."
Speaker to share her tale of success
By Angela Sclara Kansas staff writer
Kansan staff writer
She became a licensed cosmetologist and then editor-in-chief of Essence magazine.
aayer, who will be the keynote speaker at the University's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations, has worked for the last 12 years as editor-in-chief for *Essence* magazine, or lead a leading research group on women's rights.
Not quite that abruptly, but Susan Taylor started at the bottom and made it to the top.
In the eighth year of KU festivities commemorating the life and legacy of the civil rights activist, Taylor is the first woman selected to give the keynote address.
She will speak on this year’s theme “Building a Healthy Community. Courage to Dare.” after the event at 10am.
Taylor was a young actress living in New York and a member of the neglected Negro Ensemble Company when she had her daughter, Nequal, in 1960. The struggle of raising a child on her own led Taylor to the creation of Nequal Cosmetics. She then became a licensed cosmetologist.
"After the breakup of my first marriage, I realized it was my sole responsibility to feed, cloth and educate Nequai, "Taylor said. "This empowered me. It compelled me to live my life with purpose. Nequai has been my anchor."
In 1970, Taylor got a job at *Essence* as a freelance writer. One year later she was named the
in 1981, she became editor-in-chief. Under Taylor's leadership, Essence's readership has increased to nearly 5 million issues a month.
"She is a dynamic and inspirational speaker who understands the problems of today," Winn said. "She makes us aware of a need to come to a new level of understanding for one another."
Rev. Paul Wim, chair of the selection committee that chose Taylor as keynote speaker, said the event will be held on May 28th.
Rev. William Duhin, president of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Lawrence, said people should be reminded that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is for everyone.
"It should be a celebration for all Americans concerned with justice," Dulin said. "Martin Luther King Jr. was not only for the Black man."
Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m.
Sundav. 6 p.m.
Banquet, Kansas Union
Keynote speaker; Susan Taylor,
executive editor of Essence
magazine. Free with valid KUJD
Gospel program at Lawrence High School
10:30 a.m.
- Theater presentation at Lawrence High School, followed by presentation by a former member on the dangers of gangs
2 p.m.
Film presentation at 100 Smith Hall; "Dr. King's Value Revolution"
- Film presentation at 100 Smith Hall: "I Have a Dream"
6:30 p.m.
Commemoration program at the Plymouth Congregational Church
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