THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL. 101, NO. 30
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5,1990
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Filipino garrison attacked
The Associated Press
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines—Government planes today bombred rebels who had seized military garrisons in two cities and declared independence for the nation's second-largest island.
Military sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said two T-28 planes a garrison in Butuan. A law enforcement officer in cities seized "thursday by the rebels."
A Manila radio station, reporting from Butuan, said the planes made about 14 passages over the garrison and a few were still afire. No capalties were reported.
Rebel chiefian Col. Alexander Noble sorely the Butun garrison and in a Cagazan de Oro without firing him; we had independence for Mindanao island.
Before the bombing raid, Noble had offered from Cagayan De Oro to negotiate with the government but had received no response.
"I'm waiting (to negotiate)." he said. "It's the people who should decide what to do with Windows."
U.S. House rejects budget plan
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A rebellious House early today rejected an election-year, $500 billion package of tax boosts and spending slashes, ignoring pleas from President Bush and congressional leaders that the ailing economy needs relief from massive federal deficits.
By 254-179, the lawmakers turned down the outline of the five-year budget compromise that Bush and congressional leaders had reached after four contentious months of negotiations.
In so doing, they dealt Bush and the House's Democratic and Republican leaders a resounding political blow. The defeat came despite a week of intense lobbying by the president and his most powerful
"We have to come together," said House Minority Leader Ropert Michel, R-III. "That's what we are appealing for."
aides, the bipartisan leadership of the House and Senate and three former presidents.
It was unclear what Bush and congressional leaders would do next.
The votes went against an outline of the five-year plan that Bush and congressional leaders agreed on last weekend.
Nonetheless, with all 435 House seats up for grabs in next month's election, the measure was the subject of intense criticism. Liberals call it "an overreaction" but cuts in Medicare, higher gasoline and cigarette taxes, and other painful savings.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said, "I don't believe it's a statement of our values to menace our senior citizens by cutting Medicare benefits while keeping defense spending high."
Supporters responded that the five-year package of savings, though painful, was needed medicine for the ailing U.S. economy.
Rep. James Quillen, R-Tenn., said the package was the best Congress could hope for this year.
"If we have to hold our nose and vote for this, let's do it," he said.
vote for this, let's do it," he said. Even as debate was under way, vote-counters said they remained uncertain of attaining their goal: majority support from members of both parties.
The problem was especially acute among House Republicans, who, one official said, remained 11 votes behind a majority of the 176 members.
The Senate planned to vote on the measure Friday, and passage there seemed likely.
"We're going to have a majority when we get there," said Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, D-Maine.
Bush had said that unless Congress approved the outline by Friday, he would reject any extension of the temporary financing legislation that had kept the government operating since the new fiscal year began Monday. That financing expires Friday night.
As part of what administration
officials have called the Bush presidency's most intense lobbying campaign, the president brought 60 GOP lawmakers to the White House Thursday morning to press for votes.
Bush sent a letter to House Republicans asking them to support the measure.
A second letter was sent to GOP lawmakers by aiding Republican National Committee Chairman Lee Atwater.
Maverick Republicans spoke of getting telephone calls at home from Bush, Vice President Dan Quayle, White House Chief of Staff Mike Craptone, former Presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon.
Fire engulfs house; no one hurt
21 firefighters extinguish blaze in N Lawrence
Daredevil acrobats, kung fu part of Chinese Magic Revue
Kansan stalf writer
By Jamie Elliott
Colorful darledewre acrobatic blooms of rings of fire and balancing precariously on towers of teetering clouds. An enchanting sun-tripping camp to fright and amuse audiences.
one Chinese Magic Revue, a National Association of Campus Activities best attraction award winner, will perform for the first time at the University of Kansas at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Hoch Auditorium.
The revue combines daredevil acrobatics and tradition, said Susan Hoffman, SUA program adviser.
"They do different types of tumbling and acrobatics, dressed in very colorful native garb." Hoffman said. "It's been said that it's a good family life, very entertaining for students. It's something you don't see every day."
Hoffman said the act also incorporated juggling, Chinese kung fu, precision balancing and ribbon skating. There are 20 people in the group.
One of the show's highlights, Hoff's ensemble is a chair-stacking act, where a lady sits in a chair and four champagne bottles, topped by the acrobat in a one-armed hand.
Hoffman said SUA had decided to book the act based on its reputation.
"Since everyone's really focusing on cultural diversity, it was kind of our contribution to all that," she said.
Alan Scott, SUA fine arts coordinator, said the act had deep roots in Taiwan's history.
"It's the kind of thing where grandpa does it, and their son or daughter does it, and then their children do it," Scott said. "It's a
very old group. They've been working and performing for years and years in Taiwan. They do some very well, strongly based in Taiwan tradition .
The group has toured in the United States for 11 years and has visited Central and South America, Canada, Eurasia, the Middle East, and India. In 1986, the National Association of Campus Activities presented the group with a performer-of-the-year award.
"The NACA is the association of collegiate presenters. They work with unions like ours all over." Scott said. "They rated the Chinese Magic Revue number one in college entertainment in 1986."
Tickets for the revue are on sale at the SUA office in the Kansas Union. Admission is $3.50 for students, faculty, staff and children.
The Chinese Magic Revue performs tomorrow on the KU campus.
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University Daily Kansan / Thursday, October 4.1990
s, said that the water plant and 29 electrical capacitors sat that contained PCBs. Kansas River and Clinton are the two major sources of ice water.
tested all of our equipment in the Clinton Water Treat Plant and the Kaw Water Plant to see how much equipment had PCBs," he. "We've looked long and I think we've eliminated all."
Birns, director of the Kangt to know program of the department of Health and ment, said that produc PCBs was stopped in 1977 of its toxicity.
Karr, captain of the hazz material unit of the fire Department, said there were highly toxic if burned
sically, if it spills it's not angerous unless you touch it est it," he said.
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