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Gulf crisis continues despite good reports
SAUDI ARABIA - Eight U.S. senators visited U.S.
troops Sunday in Saudi Arabia and said support for
the country was on the rise.
"You're not here alone, this is an international effort." Senate Armed Services Committee Chairperson Sam Numn told a handful of Marines. "This is the world against Saddam Hussein."
Later, Nunn told reporters that a brieying the senators received from U.S. and Saudi military commanders had convinced him a sufficient force was in place to deter an Israeli attack on Saudi Arabia.
Senate Republican leader Bob Dole asked if he came away from the briefings convinced of the same said, "I don't think we need to."
From Saudi Arabia, the senators were headed to
Excelsior Egypt, for meetings with Egyptian Press-
men.
Nunn said the senators would dis ciss the need for a bigger, multinational force in Saudi Arabia with Arabs on the front lines but did not answer directly when asked whether he thought Egypt should send more troops. Of an bigger Arab role on the front line, Nunn said; "We want to be a more central, more importantly, politically and neurologically."
Several of the senators acknowledged that the presence of American hostages in Iraq complicated efforts to resolve the nearly month old Middle East standoff.
But they said the hostage situation alone could not be the force behind U.S. policy.
"You can't run foreign policy on hostages," said Jen Gartin R'Uhta. "If you did, no American would."
The senators visited troops at an airbase in northeast Saudi Arabia, shaking hands and asking about the desert conditions while being trailed by a horde of U.S. and foreign media.
"What's your biggest problem over here?" Nnn asked several members of a Marine light helicopter division and the Army's 82nd Airborne Divisions.
Bush warv of negotiations
President Bush said yesterday that he had little hope that a U.N. sponsored search for a diplomatic settlement in the Persian Gulf would result in "fruitful negotiations."
He said the demand of the United Nations and the United States for a complete Iraq withdrawal from Kuwait was made clear.
And Iraq's Saddam Hussein "has been so resistant to complying with international law that I don't yet see it."
"There is no flexibility on Iraq getting out of Kuwait and the rulers of Kuwait being permitted to come into power."
OPEC agrees to increase
VIENNA, Austria — Ten of 11 OPEC ministers tentatively agreed yesterday to permit increased oil production immediately by some countries in response to the crisis, sources said. Iran was the lone holdout, with Iraq and Libya not showing up for the informal meeting of the 13 nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Iraqi captains received orders not to deify a U.N. embargo but to allow U.S. warships to stop and search their vessels, according to CBS and ABC. The State Department said it could not confirm such reports, but spokesperson Margaret Tuwiler said "We certainly hope they are true."
World markets rebounded and oil prices fell, apparently on the rare good news from the Middle East.
US expells 36 from Iraqi Embassy Travel of envoy to be restricted in D.C.
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The State Department yesterday ordered the expulsion of 36 members of the Iraqi Embassy staff and imposed strict travel limits on the 19 envoys to remain.
Spokesperson Margaret Tutwiser told the move came in response to the "illegal order" by Iraqi authorities to close the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait. The State Department has refused to comply with that order.
The 19 Iraqis permitted to remain in the United States, including Ambassador Mohamed MAl-Mashat, reflect the same number of Americans accredited to the U.S. embassies in Iran and Kuwait.
At a news conference at his Maine vacation home, President Bush said the United States was "trying to keep up with the pace of change."
He also noted that although many Americans cannot
buy a car or Kuwait, Iraqs in this country won't be
detained.
"Nobody will be held against their will," Bush said.
"They're all free to go."
The expelled traps were given 72 hours to leave the country, a U.S. official said. Among those expelled are
seven accredited diplomats, including all those who deal with commercial affairs.
Dipolamats at Iraq's U.N. mission in New York City are not affected by the order.
"I don't think it was warranted or called for," Sami Jabouri of the Iraqi Embassy press office here said about the explusion order. "It is just part of the nerve of the U.S. authorities because they don't want a solution."
In addition, all Iraqi diplomatic visas will be changed from multiple entry to single entry, tighter controls will be imposed on unofficial Iraqis wishing to visit the United States and use of Iraqi Embassys funds for students and other humanitarian needs will be closely controlled, she said.
The move follows by three days the Iraqi deadline for closing the U.S. Embassy and other foreign missions in Kuwait. Tutwiluer said that order was in "brazen voice" of mandatory U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Iraqi authorities have cut off water and electricity at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait and are restricting all petroleum products.
Tutwiler said the reduced U.E. embassy staff in Kuwait enough food to meet the demand more days a week is supplied by a generator.
The United States has refused to close its embassy in kuwait because it does not want to lend legitimacy to a country that is deeply committed to democracy.
Seven more Americans were taken by Iraqi authorities into custody over the weekend, bringing the total to 63.
She said that Iraq has repeatedly failed to provide U.S. officials with a list of those Americans in their custody and consular access to them, calling that a clear violation of international law.
Tulwiper preceded her announcement of the expulsions with a ring denunciation of Iran's recent behavior.
"Since its brutal aggression against Kuwait on Aug. 2, Iraq has demonstrated a blunt disregard for international law and the norms of civilized society through a series of acts," she said.
Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger approused *Mashat* of the U.S. actions at a morning news briefing on Thursday.
Kim Mitchell. chemistv graduate student, and her daughter, Jamie, cool off in front of Watson Library.
Richard Quinn/KANSAN
Temperatures should be higher today
By Kendra Murray
Kansan staff writer
After three months of mild weather, the heat and humidity have arrived.
Yesterday, the temperature hilt 96 degrees by 3 p.m. and 44 percent relative humidity made the heat index a
Bryan Ruby, student forecaster at the University of Kansas Weather Center, said today would be even worse because the temperature in Lawrence would exceed 100 degrees.
A subtropical, high-pressure jet stream over the Midwest is what caused the increase in temperatures.
Ruby said. And although there will be a slight break on Wednesday, the condition is expected to last for at least two more weeks.
Ruby estimated the temperatures would range in the mid-to-upper 90s through Saturday, with the heat index around 100 to 115 degrees. These temperatures were reached at this time, which ran in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
The heat even affected the Weather Services' office after their air conditioner broke down Friday. Ruby said the temperature in the office reached 90 degrees and caused half their computers to overheat and stop working.
Students and faculty are attempting to keep cool by staying out of one sun. Students filled the shaded steps on their way to class.
Jodi Hunt, Overland Park senior, said that she constantly was turning down her air conditioner on the fourth floor of Gertrude Sellars Pearson-Corbin Hall and that when she was outside, she shaded in the shade.
Mike Richardson, acting director of facilities operations, said about 50 people from his department spent their whole shift outside. To help accommodate workers during the hot months, their shifts start earlier to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures.
Music industry mourns loss
The Associated Press
EAST TROY, Wis. — Grammy-winning wings guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan was among five people killed early yesterday when his helicopter shummed into a hill in the Bronx leaving a concert, authorities said.
Clapton, who played with Vaughan at the concert Sunday night, landed safely in Chicago on another helicopter. His publicist, Ronnie Lippin, announced Vaughan's death.
Lippin said there was no truth to a report that Vaughan had begged to get on the helcopter that could arrive at its destination earlier.
The other victims were three members of rock star Eric Clapton's entourage and the pilot.
Although tickets for tonight's Clapton concert at Sandstone Atheneum in Bonner Springs hit the ground a day afternoon following the crash, ticket sellers reported at 9:30 last night that tickets were for sale
Ticket sellers said that if the concert were canceled, it would be announced this morning. No information night concerning possible refunds.
Clapton is scheduled to appear at 8 ftright. Ticket sellers said no
opening act had been scheduled.
Clapton said the victims, who included his agent, bodyguard, and tour manager, were his companions, associates and friends.
The helicopter, owned by Omni Flight Helicopters Inc., crashed into a hill shortly after leaving the Alpine Valley Music Theater, an open-air stage and ski resort near East Troy, 30 miles southwest of Milwaukee, said Omni spokesperson Phil Hulst.
Clapton's manager, Roger Forester, told Britain's Sky News, "We had four helicopters, and Eric and I were in one directly behind it when it suddenly disappeared from vision.
"This is a tragic loss of some very special people," he said.
Wreckage and bodies were scattered over 200 feet, authorities said.
"Obviously we were not aware of the tragic circumstances until the early hours when daybreak broke and they discovered it on a ski slope directly behind the building which we had just performed."
Among the victims were Bobby Brooks, 34, Clapton's agent at Creative Artists Agency, whose clients also included Crosby, Stills & Nash, whoipp Goldberg, Pat Benatar, Jackson Browne and
Vaughan, 35, who overcame a drug problem in 1986, has won two Grammy awards and the musician of the decade honor in his home state of Texas. He gained popularity in the middle 1980s with his guitar jamming and blues sound, much of which was borrowed from music legend B.B. King, Muldy Waters and Albert King.
Dollv Parton.
"Stevie Ray Vaughan was like one of my children, and I felt a great loss when I heard the news," he said. "The loss is a great loss for blues music and all fans of music around the world. He was just beginning to be appreciated and develop his potential."
B. B. King said he was saddened beyond words after learning of Vauhagan's death.
Chicago blues guitarist Buddy Gau, a longtime friend of Vaughan who had participated in Sunday's game. He learned more after learning about the crash.
"He was one of the greatest I ever met," Guy said. "My head ain't right vet."
"This is the worst accident to happen to Texas music since Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper went down in the '50s," said Casey Woolsey, a drummer at Music Office in Austin, Texas, where Vaughan got his musical.
start. "It's a hole no one can fill."
Andy Schwartz, a spokesperson for Epic Records in New York, which owns Vaughan's label, said Vaughan had toured this summer with blues singer Joe Cocker and was to release a new record in September with his brother, Jimmie.
Jimmie Vaughan had been at the weekend concert, Schwartz said.
"They were really looking forward to the release of the record, had completed some video and were having some discussion about touring as the Vaughan brothers," Schwartz said.
Vaughan had a platinum album with his band Double Trouble in "Couldn't Stand the Weather," released in 1984. That same year he went on to win most traditional music recording for a son called "Texas Flood."
This year, he won a Grammy in the contemporary blues category for "In Step."
Guitar Player Magazine cited Vaughan as the best electric blues player in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987. The band's "I'll Be Your Gallery of the Greats" in 1989
The other victims included Nigel Browne, a Clapton bodyguard, and Colin Smythe, one of Clapton's assisters, Clapton's statement said.
Senate has not received money after complaint
By Mike Brassfield
Kansan staff writer
Although Student Senate filed a formal complaint against River City Recycling in June, it has not received any of the money it is seeking from the city.
Aimee Hall, student body vice
Aimee Hall, said River City had not
honored its contract to pay Senate 5 percent of the profits it made from
collecting aluminum cans on campus from January to May.
Hall said the company owed Senate $203 for aluminum and $63 for a parking permit.
Hall said Consumer Affairs had been unable to make progress on the complaint because it could not reach John Hebert, owner of River City
Pat Marvin, Lawrence recycling coordinator, said River City Recycling had closed.
Hall said Senate filed a complaint for breach of contract with Consumer Affairs, 700 Massachusetts St.
Hebert could not be reached for comment.
Hall said Senate had not given up
"Consumer Affairs is like the Better Business Bureau in other cities," she said. "They attempt to mediate consumer disputes."
"I haven't talked to him since May," Hall said. "His phone is disconnected, and there's no guarantee he gets his mail."
on settling the dispute
"We recycle not so much for the money as for the cause, so it's not a major crisis if we don't get it," she said. "But on the other hand, the money from those cars was supposed to fund the recycling task force."
Yay Jindferdonde, head of the KU recyling task force, said problems with River City began in April. When the company lost its contract with Senate in May, United Recycling, 303 North Third St., was hired, he said.
"They did a phenomenal job," Diffenderfur said about United. "They kept the barrels clean and picked up the cans on a regular basis. It's really too bad they went out of business," he said.
Diffenderfer said United Recycling closed down about the time its contract expired on Aug. 15.
Mike Richardson, acting director of facilities operations, said the department of facilities operations collection of aluminum on campuses.
Diffenderfer said he was confident the facilities operations department would do a good job.
Richardson said Senate and his department had not decided how money earned from selling the aluminum should be spent.
Hall said it was likely that the money would be used to expand the recycling program on campus.