Vol. 99, No. 6 (USPS 650-640)
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
PUBLISHED SINCE 1880 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Friday September 2,1988
Polish strikes coming to end
The Associated Press
GDANSK, Poland — Shipyard and steel workers ended strikes Thursday, and Lech Walraes urged others to halt Palast's worst labor turnover in seven years now that the government needs to discuss Solidarity's future.
Wales met with rank officials Wednesday for the first time in six years and the government agreed to discuss the outlawed union and other issues. Restoring Solidarity's legal basis was the main demand of the strikers.
Workers at the Stalowa Wola steel mill in southern Poland began leaving the plant at 7 p.m. after receiving a telephone appeal from Walisa and a message from the Roman Catholic church that asked committee spokeswoman said.
At least 3,000 strikers were in the
Lennin shipyard, where Walaes work as an electrician, including workers with safety harnesses. They hosted Solidarity banners as members of their strike committee
About 2,000 onlookers chanted,
"Thank you, thank you!" and "There
is no freedom without Solidarity!"
Strikers and the crowd outside joined
in singing the national anthem just
above the shipyard gags swing
open.
More people lined the route to St. Brygda's Church, a headquarters of sorts for the men of the shipyard and their families that gave birth to Solidarity.
Poland's communist authorities recognized Solidarity in an agreement signed Aug. 31, 1980, but the Communist Party in 1981 to suppress the first independent
union in the Soviet bloc and outlawed it the following year.
In the packed church, the Rev. Henryk Jankowski declared:
"in your wisdom when you smile toward you decided about suspending the protest, but it is only the end of an era," he said. "The strike goes through."
Bishop Tadeusz Gołowiak conducted the Mass, and said at its end, "We pray for wisdom, you sons of a 1000-year nation which has always been conquered."
Shipyard workers gave up their strike in response to an appeal by the government. The turmoil will would open the way for talks the government promised. The strikes began Aug 16 and at their end, two weeks ago, 20 sites employing 100,000 people.
One group of Gdansk port workers complained of bad faith by authorities. They said they were told not to return to their jobs because they had been fired for striking, said the Gdansk port strike committee. The Gdansk port strike committee
He said the men would rally outside the port Friday to protest the action
A statement from government spokesman Jerzy Urban said of Walesa's efforts to end the strikes:
We appreciate any positive and reasonable step. The appeal to stop the strike is such a step. It should be made by an employee from a participant in the strikes.
On Wednesday, Wales met in Warsaw with Interior Minister Gen. Cresasil Kiszkez and Stanislas alternate member of the Politburo.
EARLY HARVEST
Don Palmaterie harvests 300 acres of corn at his farm north of Lawrence. Harvest came earlier than usual this year because of the hot weather and snowy conditions. The Palmaterie said that many of the corn stalks were vacant and the ears were smaller than normal.
Students' return affects crime rate
Kansan staff writer
A decrease in Lawrence's August crime rate compared to last year may have occurred because of later fall fee payment at the University of Chicago.
By Jeremy Kohn
Lt. Jeanne Longaker of the KU Police Department said later fee payment might have decreased the crime rate because fewer people were in Lawrence in August. Fee payments and 22 captured in Aug. 18, last year.
"The more people, the more crime." Longaker said.
The Lawrence population increases annually from August to May by about 25,000 people. When this happens, crime uses up
Reported crimes for August increased 60.5 percent over June's
reported crimes.
Lawrence Police Department records show that overall, reported crime decreased 9.5 percent in Lawrence this August compared to last year. Assault decreased almost 60 percent and burglary about 60 percent.
At the same time, larceny and petty theft have gone up about 32 percent since 1987, a percent. Rape figures are the same as for August 1987 with one in five victims.
Despite the overall decrease in crime for August, Lt. David Colb of the Lawrence Police Department and other law enforcement complaints for non-complaints also did.
Crimes that occurred on the KU campus are not included in the Lawrence crime figures.
Jim Murray, training officer for the Douglas County Emergency and Patient Transportation's training office, said, "We get noticeably busier dealing with motor vehicle assaults and drug-related problems."
bances, increased in August with the return of students.
Richard Barr, Lawrence fire marshal, said that an increase in service calls was common when school began. Although the department does not increase the number of firefighters working each shift, increased traffic in Lawrence means that drivers are more careful when responding to the calls.
The scene is similar for the Lawrence Fire Department.
Country Club week helped increase the number of KU students using the
emergency room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Stockbird Dickale, registered nurse at the hospital, said the emergency room became busier because students came back to school.
Emergency room use increased overall about 12 percent from Aug. 21 to Aug. 31, compared to a 10-day period in mid-July. Three KU students used the emergency room during the last ten days of August.
"We'll be watching the liquor stores and looking for drunken drivers," a spokesman for the agency said. Four agents are working in
Other agencies, such as Alcohol Beverage Control, were kept busy because of the student increase.
KU's finances may get worse
Please see CRIME, p 10, col 1
By Laura Woodward Kansan staff writer
In spite of the $3 million already allocated from the Margin of Excellence plan, the University of Kansas will have to pay a $100,000 tuition, a KU official said yesterday.
Del Brinkman, vice chancellor for academic affairs, spoke to the University Council in 200 Blake Hall.
"I know that expectations are
brinkman. Brinkman said." And I think
we should approach everything with an optimistic attitude.
"But we did negotiate this on a three-year basis. We got the first year, but if we don't get the second or third year, we were at the beginning."
The Margin of Excellence is the Board of Resgets three-year, $74 million funding proposal) that would increase funding of Resgets schools to 65 percent of peer averages and to 100 percent of peer averages.
Peer schools are similar in size, scene and mission.
Nearly 70 percent, or $2,132.99 for the first year's funding, was allocated to academic affairs; Research, graduate studies and public service received $421.65, or 13 percent. Students received $600.25, or 16 percent.
Administrative computing received about 3.6 percent, academic computing received about 3.3 percent, and research received about 2.8 percent of the funding.
In other action, the University Council discussed a new insurance plan in which the state would pay $18 million or 44.3 percent more next
year than this year for health insurance for its employees.
The plan is in response to a move Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas inc. made last year to raise premiums. The insurance company provides health care coverage to state employees.
"Blue Cross and Blue Shield wanted two things," said Raymond Davis, chairman of the department of health services administration. "One was to drop all HMO coverage; the second one was to raise the costs."
Davis told council members that the danger in accepting the offer was that it might put them at the mercy of the state Legislature.
The council also discussed the formation of a planning committee that would allow faculty members to attend influence with the administration.
"The executive vice chancellor (Judith Ramalay) will soon appoint a new campuswide planning committee," said Sidney Shapiro, professor of law. "The campus planning committee will give her advice, and at that time the process will be evaluated to see we want to continue it next year."
"Before, things were largely developed by the administrative offices. And after they had a tentative idea, they showed it to him, he said, "It's going to be very interesting to be influential, they have to be involved sooner in the process."
Shapira said that, too often in the past, faculty members had not been involved in the administrative process.
One of a kind frog
By Craig Welch
By Craig Welch
Kansas staff woter
Black-and-white frog beats nature's odds
Fred the frog may stand out in a crowd, but he seems to be pretty content with himself laterly, a KU zoologist said yesterday.
Fred, a black and white bullfrog that is quite possibly the only one of her kind at the University of Kansas Haworth Hall, said Joe Cullen, KU professor.
"Many animals that are kept in captivity don't do well, but Fred is doing great. So far he's fat, healthy and alert," Collins said.
A hunter who was harvesting bull frogs discovered Fred on July 1 in Graham County.
"The hunter brought to him a conservation official in Graham County, who sent him to me, and I sent him to Joe. And Terry Funk, a biologist for the county."
He estimated that Fred was 4 for *years* old. A bulldog's normal lifespan is five to seven years in the wild and up to 12 years in captivity.
Fred was named by Tamar Walla Wichita, high school, who was at the KU Natural History Museum when Fred first arrived July 18.
"Fred was a very unique frog. I never seen one like him before," she said "My little brother is pretty unique, so, I named the frog after
Fred has beaten the odds by staying alive as long as he has, Collins said.
"Mother Nature is not kind to animals that stand out that badly. Most frogs are a blend of medium brown or green. Freed is a spotted black and white. It's amazing that he lived this long outside of captivity."
An animal's coloring, Collins said, is very important for protection against predators. Some animals are dark in order to blend with their surroundings while others are bright in order to turn away their predators.
"Normally, an animal that stands out is trying to say. Hey, I don't taste too good." Collins said.
He suggested that Fred's coloring may have been caused by a late mating by his parents or by warm temperatures.
"I don't have any idea what hap pened to Fred," he said.
Fred is being studied closely now. Small skin samples may be taken and there is talk of trying to breed him as a normal-colored frog, illusion said.
Collins hopes eventually to let Fred loose on his own property west of Lawrence
"I have some land with a small pond on it that would suit Fred nicely," he said, "And I could look in on him from time to time."
Hayden picks high court judge
The Associated Press
TOPEKA — Frederick N. Six, one of the state's most respected lawyers when he was in private practice in New York, was appointed Court of Appeals for the past year, was elevated by Gov. Mike Hajey yesterday to the Kansas Supreme Court.
In his announcement, Hayden says Six "brings to the court a keen intellect, an ammeasurable sense of fairness, high integrity, a distinguished legal career and an impeccable record of career throughout the years."
six, named to the Court of Appeal by Hayden a year ago to the day, replaces Chief Justice David Drager, who retired yesterday. Six will begin sitting with the seven member court when it opens its new term Sep 12
Justice Robert H. Miller, a member of the Supreme Court for 13 years, became chief justice by reason of seniority when Prairie retired
Six is the first member of the Court, of Appeals advanced to the Supreme Court since the appeals court was created 11 years ago.
Six told a news conference he was pleased to be the first promoted from the Court of Appeals and said he hoped Hayden had set a precedent
"I always said serving on the Supreme Court would be an achievement I'd be proud of." Six told reporters in the Supreme Court hearings that they have "no interest in any other position beyond this one."
In selecting Six, Hayden passed an opportunity to appoint a judge with roots in western Kansas. He picked Mr. Blumenthal as the Court of Appeals, a native of Hodgeman County in southwest Kansas, andTOPea judge Charles N.
Hayden complained last year that the Supreme Court Nominating Commission was not sending him enough nominees, and he vacancies on the Court of Appeals.
Since taking office 19 months ago, Hayden has appointed five judges to the Court of Appeals. This was his appointment to the Supreme Court.
Hayden also had indicated the positions of Six, Abbott and Henson on tort reform would be a key factor
in whom he picked.
However, six rufed speculation he passed Haydary in "Hittimus" to the British press after establishing state maincrop laws to limit damage awards when Haydari intercepted.
Six, 39, was named to the Court of Appeals on Sept. 1, 1987. Before that, he practiced law in Lawrence for 28 years and served on the state Commission on Judicial Qualifications until a 3-year stint as its chairman.
The commission is the panel of judges, lawyers and jury who govern the proceedings. Judges and decide whether to recommend that the Supreme Court discipline
"No litmus test was given and no response was made." Six said.
He was an assistant attorney general in 1673. 58 worked in the revision of statutes' office from 1959 to 60 and then from 1969 to 73, where he appointed to the Court of Appellals.
Six, a native of Independence, Mo., who grew up in Lawrence, is a 1947 graduate of Lawrence Memorial High School and the graduate of the University of Kansas
Top musicians launch Amnesty tour
The Associated Press
LONDON — Taking a cue from Live Aid and Nelson Mandela concerts, Amnesty International is launching
Bring Springsteen and others beating out chart toppers across five continues in the name of him.
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization's $23 million rock extravaganza, which begins today in Wembley Stadium, London, is to mark the 46th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
Amnesty emphasized that it is not seeking to raise money, but to stir youthful consciences in the name of a charter many governments endorse on paper but ignore in practice.
"What we're talking about is human rights and the seriousness of the issue. There's too much torture to ignore."
"This tour is not about charity, it's about justice," said Jack Hexley, head of the division of the charities at the University.
The tour will go to 20 cities in North America, Asia, Hungary, and in African and Latin American countries enraged by Amnesty's accusations of political murder and imprisonment.
"When I was younger I thought maybe you could nick a guitar up and you could change the world."
The pop stars taking part are both realistic and romantic about playing for human rights.
Springsteen said at a news conference.
"I don't really believe that any more. But I do believe you can save a life," he added. "Someone comes to the show, they hear the message, they hear the answer, they write a letter and someone gets out of prison early."
Organizers expect sell-out crowds. Over 1 million people will see the concerts live with television
Springstone is sharing a bill on the 35,000-mile tour with British rock stars Peter Gabriel and Sting, American folk singer Tracey Chapman and Senegal's Nouw 'O'Dour.
Tick prices vary from rich to poorer countries — $7.60 in London and $3.00 in Budapest, Hungary. The final concert is scheduled in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, on Oct. 15.
The U.S. sports goods manufacturer Reebok has underwritten the cost of the tour, and organizers say they will keep the team on schedule.
"This is definitely not for fund raising," said Healy, who put together a two-week American tour called "Conspiracy of Hope" in 1986 featuring Gabriel, Sting and an Irish group, U2.
I convinced him that rock music works for human rights. Amnesty's U.S. membership rose by 100,000; to
receive the Rock and Roll Medal, he must
The organization has a worldwide membership of 750,000.
Every audience member will get a card with the text of the U.N. declaration on human rights.
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