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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.102.NO.51
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1992
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Rugged race for the presidency draws to a close
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — For Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton, the campaign season ended much the way it began—in a struggle to keep the spotlight on the nation's economic destiny.
President Bush's thematic odyssey took him from last winter's "Message-I care" to closing arguments that Clinton had run down Arkansas, would raise everyone's taxes, and did not have the integrity to sit in the Oval Office.
Clinton's Vietnam-era draft history was the cornerstone of Bush's
attempt to raise doubts about his suitability for the White House. But Bush had his own problems on the trust issue — including a late-breaking indictment of former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger that challenged Bush's claims that he was "out of the loop" on the Iran-Contra arms-for-hostages deal.
The president also was challenged on his no-new-taxes pledge. He still branded Clinton as an old-fashioned tax-and-spend Democrat — a line of attack that drew many Republicans belatedly back to the fold.
It was an aggressive appeal against
Clinton, who was trying to break out of his party's liberal stereotype well before entering the presidential race. He was, he said, "a different kind of Democrat" — who supported the death penalty and a two-year cap on welfare; who was "committed not to trickle-down economics and not to
tax-and-spend economics" but to investing in jobs, education and infrastructure.
"He has done everything a Democrat needs to do in terms of trying to reposition himself. We'll see whether the public believes it," said analyst Stuart Rothenberg.
But just as they were warning to Clinton's plans and personality, the discourse lurched from economics to the so-called character issue. The candidate was forced to acknowledge marital "wrongdoing," deny a 12-year extramarital affair alleged by
Gennifer Flowers, and explain how and why he avoided serving in Vietnam.
At the same time, Bush was coping with conservative Republicans — a combative challenge that highlighted the president's no-new-taxes debacle and forced him to prove his devotion to hard-right economic and social policies. That led, months later, to a GOP convention dominated by antiabortion activists and conservative evangelical Christians
The finale featured TV ads that amounted to statistical duels over
Clinton's long Arkansas record and Bush's stewardship of the national economy. In speeches they accused each other of deception and waffling and broken promises.
For a moment last spring it seemed that urban decay and racial tensions would loom large, but memories of the Los Angeles riots faded quickly. The thematic script for the year was essentially complete by the time New Hampshire held the first primary on Feb. 18.
Spooks and hoops
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Kansas basketball teams give spirited introductions at Halloween 'Late Night'
By David Dorsey
Kansan sportswriter
"Late Night with Roy Williams" proved to be a thriller for Kansas basketball fags, players and coaches.
On Halloween night, a crowd of 15,800 filled Allen Field House for the opportunity to see Kansas basketball players perform with and without a basketball.
Players performed three skits that included a version of the Newlywed game, an imitation of Michael Jackson's video, "Thriller," and the grand finale dance to the rap song "Jump Around," led by newcomer guard Sean Pearson.
Kansas coach Roy Williams praised the Kansas fans and players.
"I thought Sean was the best dancer," said Kansas coach Roy Williams. "I think he had more fun than anybody else."
"I really believe that this is what sets Kansas basketball apart from just about anywhere else in the country. I'm happy that the guys had a chance to go out and have some fun, and I'm happy that the fans got to see the guys play and in particular got a chance to look at Sean, Calvin and Darrin."
Calvin Rayford, a 5-foot 6 guard, and Darrin Hancock, a 6-6 forward, are the two other newcomers to this year's team. Rayford awed the crowd when he cartwheeled and flipped, starting off the team's version of "Thriller".
"I used to take gymnastics lessons." Ravford said.
"I hope that was the last time you'll see me dance," Williams said. "I hope, I hope, I hope."
Kansas coach Roy Williams took his turn dancing when several spirit squad members dragged him off his chair and to the court.
Before the players' skits began, fans were treated to a slam dunk contest and the women's basketball team player introductions.
Dahlkestone Eiehelberger, a junior in high school from Topeka, said he decided to attend "Late Night" when he heard about the contest.
The festivities and contests began about 10:30, after Williams and women's basketball coach Marian Washington cut the ceremonial ribbon, marking the opening of the new Allen Field House floor.
The decibel level in the field house exploded as Eiehelberger threw up an alley-oop pass which resulted in his thunderous jam.
After midnight, the event climaxed with an intrasquid scrimmage, part of which was televised on Channel 62. Hancock led all scorers with 18 points.
Photos by Patrick Tompkins / KANSAN
(Above) Before the "Late Night" costume contest, a Jayhawk-to-be admires his counterpart. The contest preliminaries were held at Village Inn Pancake House Restaurant, 821 Iowa St. and sponsored by KLZR-KLWN. (Top) At "Late Night," cheerleader Sonya Snyder, senior, women's basketball coach Marian Washington, and men's coach Roy Williams cut the court-length ribbon at the dedication of the new court floor.
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Liquor rules on ballot in Lawrence
If passed, resolution No. 92-32, also known as the "liquor-by-the-drink" issue, would eliminate the requirement that all businesses selling alcohol receive 30 percent of their gross receipts from food sales.
Currently, any business which does not meet the 30-percent requirement must operate as a private club. Private clubs are required to sell memberships at a minimum cost of $10, and there is a 10-day waiting period before the memberships can be issued.
Lawrence voters will be faced with four ballot issues in tomorrow's general election, including a resolution that would change liquor regulations in Douglas County.
By Kristy Dorsey Kansan staff writer
"If you check any of the nightclubs across the country that are major players in live music, you'll see that it is impossible for them to make 30 percent of their gross receipts off of food sales," he said. "You're just blown out of the water because you're doing live music."
Bar owners say the food requirement creates unnecessary problems for customers.
Rick McNeeley, owner of the Jazzaus, 192/1. Mass, said the regulations were especially difficult for live-music clubs. Because cover charges are included in total gross receipts, clubs that promote live music must take in a lot of money from food sales to meet the 30-percent requirement.
McNeely said he thought the resolution would be passed.
"I haven't gotten a single negative comment from anybody, but I think that may be more of a reflection of the voters countywide feel," he said.
Those who oppose the elimination of food requirements say the current regulations are a reasonable way to ensure the safety of Lawrence residents.
The Rev. Al Pope, of Central United Methodist Church, said when a person drank without eating, liquor entered the bloodstream directly and was more likely to impair the drinker's motor skills and judgment. The food requirements help ensure the safety of those who drink and
The Kansan was one of five four-year college daily newspapers to
Kansan wins award
receive what is considered the Pulitzer Prize of college journalism for work done during WWII.
The other National Pacemaker winners were: The Daily Tar Heel, The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, The Oracle, University of South Florida; The State News, Michigan State University; and the Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University-Bloomington.
The University Daily Kansas received a National Pacemaker Award at the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Advisers convention in Chicago on Saturday.
Story continues, Page 5.
Perot pumps up supporters during KC visit
By KC Trauer
Kansan staffwriter
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — They stomped. They chanted. They cried for chance and Ross Perot.
About 10,000 noisy Perot supporters converged Saturday at Bartle Hall, where the independent candidate sent the crowd into a pre-Election Day frenzy with the "take back your country" rhetoric that has drawn many to his campaign.
Perot told the crowd to employ the kind of grass-roots effort that got him on the ballot to enlist other people to vote for him.
Supporters from seven states created a convention-like atmosphere, full of hope for victory despite polls showing Perd a distant third.
"Each one of you get five people, and it's a slam dunk, home run, 50-state win," Perot told his supporters, cheering him on as he cheered echo through the hall.
with the polls than the people.
Many speakers throughout the four-hour rally derided polls and poll takers. Perot himself accused the other candidates of being more in touch
Perot hunted that poll had missed it and hidden games for fun.
widespread, hidden support for him.
On a day where anti-Washington rage was the rage. Perot supporters enthusiastically responded to his vow to "clean out the barn."
Perot told the crowd that if elected, he would immediately start working on putting together task forces to draft specific plans that would be presented to them via electric town meeting by Christmas.
"Get your shovels ready because Wednesday morning we're going to start moving that stuff," he said.
Perot spent little of his speech addressing the deficit and his plans for "shared sacrifice," instead focusing on the need to revitalize business and to make "Made in the USA" the seal of excellence again.
Perot said his administration would work with industry to put together "game plans to make them the best in the world."
The presidency could be used as a bully pulp to chastise a company producing third-rate products, he said.
"I'll put a spotlight on that company, and they won't like that very much and wouldn't like me for doing it," said Perot, who said he was more concerned with jobs and production than chief executive officers.
Perot communicated a similar get-tough stance on crime. He said the nation needed to adopt harsh penalties for people who used guns to commit crimes but he stopped short of any specifics.
"As far as I'm concerned, any human being in this country who uses a gun to intimidate others to commit a crime must pay him on the street ever again," he said.
Barbara Shepard, a Topeka retiree, said she believed in Perot so much that she jumped into politics for the first time and helped register 5,000 voters there for the United We Stand, America. Perot's campaign organization.
But the biggest attraction to Perot may not be any of his plans. It may be the sense of empowerment he gives his disaffected supporters, many of whom said they had not voted in years.
With the election only three days away, Ross Perot, independent candidate, speaks at a seven-state rally at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Mo.