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The Inside Front
Tuesday November 7, 2000
News
from campus, the state, the nation and the world
CAMPUS
Union's open house to have election theme
Student Union Activities and the Kansas Union want to make election day a little more entertaining for students.
The Union, which normally sponsors a fall open house, decided to give today's open house an election theme, said Rachel Comish, SUA public relations coordinator and CoachJunior. The open house is from 11.a.m. to 3.p.m. today.
Activities for the open house include a political joke contest and photo opportunities with people donning Al Gore and George W. Bush masks. Representatives from the College Republicans, KU Young Democrats and KU Green Party also have been invited to sponsor booths, Cornish said.
"The goal behind it is to make people more aware that it's election day," Cornish said. "Students can tend to get caught up in the week and forget to go and vote. But we're trying to make it a little bit of a social event, too."
— Kursten Phelps
KU student receives threatening note on car
A 29-year-old KU student received a threatening on her car between 9 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday in the 1100 block of Mississippi Street, Lawrence police said.
Police were continuing investigation yesterday.
Det. Michael Viebrock said the note threatened physical violence against the student if she and her roommate continued to use two parking places in the apartment complex parking lot.
Sorority files report after property stolen
A chenwood end table, wooden Trojan horse and Georgia O'Keefe picture were stolen from the entry of the Kappa Delta sorority house, 1602 High Dr., within the last two weeks, Lawrence police said.
Det. Michael Vibrock said the sorority thought the theft was a fraternity prank and expected the items would be returned. When the items were not returned by last Friday, the sorority decided to file a report.
— Lauren Brandenburg
Viebrock said the sorority's composite photograph also was taken but was returned.
NATION
FDA warns consumers to check medicine labels
Consumers confused by the government's warning to avoid a common over-the-counter drug ingredient can simply check the labels, because all drugs must list their ingredients.
Look for phenylpropanolamine, also called PPA. The Food and Drug Administration advised consumers not to use products containing PPA because it can cause strokes.
PPA is found in oral decongestants, but many cold remedies use the safe alternative pseudoephedrine, so look for that name in the ingredient list instead. Nasal sprays are another alternative.
But PPA also is the only nonprescription appetite suppressant sold. So the FDA said dieters should call their doctors about prescription-only alternative drugs.
PPA is in dozens of products — such as the diet pills Dexatrim and Acutrim. But particularly for cold remedies, there are many formulas of each brand name and every formula doesn't contain PPA.
The FDA is answering PPA questions toll-free at 1-888-INFO-FDA. A direct line, though it is not toll-free, is 1-301-827-4570.
Term limit preferences may become public
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard a dispute yesterday about a ballot issue that has fallen out of fashion in many states — term limits.
The court is expected to decide by summer whether states can require congressional candidates to actively support term restrictions or be branded as opponents of the cause on state-issued election ballots.
Supporters say labeling a candidate as for or against term limits will help voters by providing more information. Opponents say the labels are an unconstitutional limit on candidates' free speech and an improper use of the ballot to promote an idea backed by the state government.
Firsttime candidates are asked to take a term limit vow. Next to decliners' names appear the words "Declined to Pledge to Support Term Limits."
State-imposed limits on how long politicians may serve in office was a national phenomenon in the 1990s. Voters in 23 states signed on to the idea, according to the advocacy group U.S. Term Limits.
Nader concludes rallies with celebrities' help
WASHINGTON — Ralph Nader concluded his series of arena rallies in the nation's capital, where he and celebrity friends rejected claims that votes for the Green Party presidential candidate would spoil the election chances of Democrat Al Gore.
"A vote for Nader is a vote for Nader and none other," shouted rock diva Patti Smith. Filmmaker Michael Moore was more direct.
celebrities lending support included actor Danny Glover, rock star Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys and Harvard University professor Cornell West.
Buchanan wraps up sagging campaign
ROMULUS, Mich. — Pat Buchanan says a third party may be the wrong way to reach the American people.
"If you don't win on Tuesday, Mr. Gore, it won't be because of Ralph Nader," he said. "It will be because of you."
Buchanan, who left the Republicans to run as the Reform Party presidential candidate, predicted a narrow win for the GOP's George W. Bush on Tuesday.
Roughly 8,000 people paid $10 apiece to hear Nader speak Sunday at his final "super rally" at the MCI Arena. Other
As for his own campaign, lagging with 1 percent or less in national polls, he was clearly having second thoughts about running as a third-party candidate.
"I've decided that a presidential campaign is really not a place where great ideas and great issues can be best advanced," said Buchanan, who sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1992 and 1996. He spoke at a suburban Detroit news conference Monday before flying to New York, where he wrapped up his campaign with stops in Rochester and Buffalo.
Most national polls show the former talk show host and Nixon White House aide getting about 1 percent support, trailing Green Party candidate Ralph Nader's 4 percent to 5 percent and out of sight of Bush and Gore.
WORLD
Palestinians complain about U.S. mediation
JERUSALEM — Before planned Mideast peace talks in Washington, the Palestinians complained that U.S. mediation has been ineffective. The Palestinians demanded that the European Union, Russia and the United Nations be asked to join the talks.
Israel, meanwhile, said the Palestinians have been violating the latest truce meant to end more than five weeks of bloodshed. Palestinian gunmen opened fire on several Israeli enclaves overnight, including the Nahal Elisa army outpost near the West Bank town of Jericho.
Bomb kills two people in newspaper office
KARACHI, Pakistan — A powerful bomb ripped through a newspaper office yesterday in the port city of Karachi, killing at least two people and wounding five others, police said.
The explosion severely damaged the building of the Undu-language daily Nawa-e-Waqat, shattering doors and windowpanes, blowing out walls and parts of the roof, witnesses said. Fire and smoke billowed from the building as firefighters and rescue workers rushed the victims out. No group has taken responsibility.
A KU student's Nokia cell phone was stolen between 10 and 11:40 p.m. Oct. 24 on campus, the KU Public Safety Office said. The phone was valued at $120.
ON THE RECORD
- Twenty-six KUIDs were stolen between 1:25 and
  1:40 p.m. Oct. 30 in the KU card center at the
  Kansas Union, the KU Public Safety Office said.
  The cards were valued at $448.10.
The Associated Press
A vehicle rolled back and struck another vehicle in traffic at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday on Naismith Drive, the KU Public Safety Office said. Damage was estimated at less than $500.
A KU student's parking permit was stolen between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in the west Lewis Hall parking lot, the KU Public Safety Office said. The permit was valued at $75.
An interior window glass was damaged between p. 5. thursday and 5:20 a.m. Friday in room 305 Marvin Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. Damage was estimated at $200.
An unknown vehicle hit a parked vehicle and left the scene between 6:45 p.m. Wednesday and 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the east Eayhawker Towers parking lot, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A KU student's bicycle was stolen between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursday in front of
A visitor's CD case with CDs was stolen between 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 2:30 a.m.
Saturday in the south Robinson Center parking lot, the KU Public Safety Office said. The case and CDs were valued at $865.
Budget Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The bike was valued at $160.
A KU student's checks were stolen between 7:30 a.m. Oct. 10 and 3 p.m. Thursday in his seventh-floor room in Lewis Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A 30-year-old Lawrence resident was arrested for operating under the influence at 1:51 a.m.
Sunday on Memorial Drive, the KU Public Safety Office.
A 26-year-old Baldwin resident was arrested for operating under the attention at 1:55 a.m. Sunday at Jayhawk Boulevard and Sunflower Bond, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A KU student's door and door frame were damaged between 2 and 3:12 a.m. Sunday in the 1100 block of Louisiana Street, Lawrence police said. The damage was estimated at $300.
ON CAMPUS
A KU student was cited for possession of drug paraphernula at 1:20 a.m. yesterday in his eighth-floor room in McCollum Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said.
Alcoholics Anonymous will have a Campus
Serenity meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
today at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204
Oread Ave. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
NonTrad Week will present "Child Care Resources" from noon to 12:30 p.m. today at the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. Call Marshall Jackson at 864-4064.
■ Kung Fu Club will practice Tai Chi at 12:30 p.m. today at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. Call Igor Skholnik at 841-2080.
A group of seniors will perform "What is This Thing Called Love," a jazz recital, at 7 tonight in the Spencer Museum of Art.
■ Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will pray at 5:15 p.m. today in Danforth Chapel. Call Daniel Wong at 312-3172.
KU Running and Jogging Club will meet for an afternoon run at 4:30 p.m. today at the oak tree by the east entrance to Robinson Center. Call Michael Roessler at 312-3193 or Keith Marshall at 840-0704.
Pre-Physical Therapy Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the first floor conference room in Watkins Memorial Health Center. Call Megan Sears at 830-0417.
Hispanic American Leadership Organization will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Pioneer Room in the
NonTrad Week will present "Nontraditional Student Needs and Perspectives" from 12:30 to 1 p.m. today at the Pine Room in the Kansas Union, Call Marshall Jackson at 864-4064.
KU HorrorZontals men's ultimate frisbee team will practice at 4:30 p.m. today at Shenk Sports Complex. Call B.P. at 312-1066.
The Hall Center for the Humanities and the Spencer Research Library will present "Living and Working in 17th Century England" at 3:30 p.m. friday of the Johnson Room in the library
Burge Union. Call 864-4256.
KU Traditional Karate Club will practice from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at 212 Robinson Center Call Rachel Fuller at 312-1990.
The Diversity Dialogue Series will present "Who's In/Who's Out: The Revolving Doors of Immigration" from 7 to 9 tonight at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union. Call 864-4350.
Students for a Free Tibet will meet at 7 tonight at Alcove B in the Kansas Union. Call Ben Burgen at 312-3191.
University Christian Fellowship will have Bible study at 7 tonight at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Rick Clock at 841-3148 or e-mail reubis@ukus.edu
United Methodist Campus Ministry will have Bible study at 7:30 tonight at the Pioneer Room in the Bursa Union. Call Heather at 841-8661.
KU Hillel will present Kansas City Kollel speakers at 8 onight at Hillel House, 940 Mississippi St. Call Matt Kanter at 312-8218.
Alpha Chi Omega will have a clothing drive today and tomorrow. Items can be dropped off at the house, 1500 Sigma Nu Place. Call Lindsey Erickson at 865-2923.
NonTrad Week will present "Nontraditional MeetA-Portress" from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Alcove A in the Kansas Union. Call Marshall Jackson at 864-4064.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries will have a University Forum, "Take the Job and Subsidize It: Living Wages and the Illusion of Economic Development" from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
Compulsive Eating. Anonymous will meet at 3 p.m. tomorrow at Watkins Memorial Health Center. Call 312-1521.
ET CETERA
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