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The Inside Front
Wednesday October 28,1998
News
from campus,the state the nation and the world
CORRECTION
An article in Monday's University Daily Kansan misidentified Professor Adrian Melott. Melott is a professor of physics and astronomy.
CAMPUS Students offered chance to see Sandler flick free
Students and local residents will have an opportunity to preview the new Adam Sandler movie two days before it hits theaters nationwide.
Waterboy, starring Sandler and Kathy Bates, will be shown at 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St. The movie will open nationwide on Nov. 6.
The University of Kansas is one of
Sandler: Stars with Kathy Bates in the movie Waterboy.
Student Union Activities will co-sponsor the sneak preview in Lawrence.
ster University in Kansas City, Mo., the University of Oklahoma in Norman, the University of Texas in Austin and the University of Texas-Eli Paso.
eight college campuses that were chosen to be the site of the sneak previews, which are sponsored by Southwestern Bell
The other colleges chosen were the University of Houston, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas Wab
Jerry O'Leary, spectrum film coordinator for SUA, said the re-on the movie wasn't going to be shown in Woodruff Auditorium, the usual site for SUA movies, was because the theater was under renovation
because the theater was closed today. The free movie vouchers will be available next Tuesday and Wednesday at the SUA box office in the Union.
— By Augustus Anthony Piazza
O'Leary said each customer would be allowed to receive only one voucher for the show.
STATE
K-State student dies in possible murder-suicide
MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University student and a Junction City man were found shot to death Monday in what police said may have been a murder-suicide.
Riley County Police discovered the bodies Monday morning while responding to a call from a man threatening to commit suicide, Riley County Police Captain Steve French said.
The victims were identified as Kansas State student Thomas Richardson Jr., 22, and Junction City resident Brent Lawless, 36.
French said an autopsy confirmed that Lawless had died from a self-inflicted gun
shot wound, but he said the case had not been ruled officially a murder-suicide.
French said there was evidence of a relationship that went afoul between the man, but he declined to elaborate.
relationship that went afoul between the men, but he declined to elaborate. Police responded to the apartment building on the city's west side about 11:30 a.m. Monday. When no one answered the door, police entered the apartment and discovered the bodies. A handgun was found at the scene, French said. He said the investigation was continuing and a motive had not been established.
NATION
Kevorkian back in court to face jail time, fine
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Physician Jack Kevorkian's attorney told jurors yesterday that police had no reason to stop his client in a confrontation that led to misdemeanor charges.
Kevorkian and associate Georges Reding, physician, are charged with obstructing police and resisting arrest. They face up to 90 days in jail and fines of $500 each if convicted.
The confrontation took place May 7 outside William Beaumont Hospital, where the two had taken the body of Matt Johnson, 26, of Aptos, Calif. He is the last known of about 120 people who Kevorkian said he had helped commit suicide.
Reding's lawyer, Rebecca Walsh, said her client was arrested because of a police vendetta against Kevorkian.
Assistant City Attorney Jim Marcinkowski said the officers' actions were justified.
they saw a dead body in the back of
Kevortian: Has assisted people in about 120 suicides.
a car. They did what police officers would be expected to do in any case," Marcinkowski said.
Kevorkian wasn't in court Monday or yesterday. He earlier received Judge Daniel Sawicki's permission to skip part or all of the trial. The judge cautiously not to
make inferences about Kevorkian's guilt or innocence based on his absence.
Three previous trials against Kevorkian that involved five deaths ended in acquittals, and a fourth trial was declared a mistrial.
WASHINGTON — A New Jersey company is recalling three canned pasta products that could pose a serious or life-threatening risk to people allergic to eggs.
New Jersey company recalls canned pasta
Rokeach Food Corp. recalled all 15-ounce cans of Mother's Choice brand pasta animals in sauce, alphabet pasta in
sauce and pasta shells in sauce. The ingredient albumen, a derivative of eggs, was inadvertently left off the cans' label.
No illnesses have been reported, the company said.
The products were sold nationally and in Canada in supermarkets and delicatessens. Consumers may return the products to the place of purchase for a refund or may contact the company at 1-888-ROKEACH.
Georgia security minister resians after revolt
WORLD
TBILIJSI, Georgia — Georgia's security minister has quit, a week after mutinous soldiers staged a one-day revolt against the president.
President Eduard Shevardnadze accepted the resignation of Security Minister Dzhemal Gakhlokide, the Georgian presidential press service said yesterday.
Gakhokidze said he resigned because financial shortages made it impossible to carry out key reforms in the country's security system, the Interfax news agency reported.
Gakhokidze likely will take the post of deputy secretary of the Georgian National Security Council, a job he was offered Monday after he resigned, Interfax reported.
Under Gakhokidez's leadership, the security ministry failed to head off a number of violent outbreaks, including a rocket attack on Shevardnadze, the abduction of four U.N. observers and the revolt.
Argentina's leader visits Britain; first in 16 years
LONDON — Carlos Menem arrived in Britain yesterday, the first visit by an Argentine president since the two countries went to war in 1982 about the Falkland Islands.
Menem's jet landed at London's Heathrow Airport with the Argentine flag and Britain's Union Jack flying outside the cockpit.
Today, Menem was scheduled to attend a reconciliation service at St. Paul's Cathedral and lay a wreath for the 970 people killed in the Falklands War — 255 of them British soldiers. Britain won the skirmish about the windswept archipelago in the south Atlantic in 74 days.
During his six-day visit, Menem also is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Tony Blair and Queen Elizabeth II.
ON THE RECORD
Menem's first scheduled event was a working breakfast today with British business leaders, part of his drive to attract investment to Argentina.
He has brought 100 of Argentina's top business leaders with him in an attempt to boost commercial relations between the two countries.
Both the Argentine and British governments have stressed that Menem's visit is one for reconciliation, not recrimination.
The Associated Press
A KU employee's portable stereo was stolen between 8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 11 a.m. Oct. 25 from Simons Biosciences Laboratories, the KU Public Safety Office said. The item was valued at $150.
A KU employee backed out of a parking stall and was struck by a Federal Express vehicle at 3:52 p.m. Oct.
13 in Lot 216 at the McCollum Laboratories, the KU Public Safety Office said. Damage to the employee's vehicle was estimated at more than $500
A Templin Hall resident was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for possible alcohol poisoning by Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical at 2:38 a.m. Oct. 23, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A KU student's car was damaged, and a stereo faceplate, cellular phone and 35 CDs were stolen between 9:15 p.m. Oct. 22 and 8 a.m. Oct. 23 in Liat 114 at Stouffer Place, the KU Public Safety Office said. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $100. The items stolen were valued at $825.
A KU employee's vehicle was damaged, and a flashlight, amplifier and two speakers were stolen from the car between 7 p.m. Oct. 22 and 9 a.m. Oct. 23 in lot 114 at Stouffer Place, the KU Public Safety Office said. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $100. The stolen items were valued at $612.
A VCR was stolen from Stephenson Hall between 10 a.m. Sept. 6 and 11 p.m. Sept. 23, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A KU employee's vehicle was damaged between 4 and 9 a.m. Oct, 23 in L11 144 at Stouffer Place, the KU Public Safety Office said. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $100...
A fire extinguisher was discharged at 4 a.m. Oct.25 on the sixth floor of Oliver Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. Damage was estimated at $25.
A KU student's car alarm system and cellular phone were stolen from the student's vehicle between 11:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 5:45 a.m. Oct. 23 in Lot 114 at Stouffer Place, the KU Public Safety Office said. The stolen items were valued at $380.
ON CAMPUS
■ The SUA Recreation Committee will meet at 6:30 tonight. The SUA Live Music Committee will meet at 7 tonight. All meetings will be in the Kansas Union. Call the SUA box office at 864-3477 or visit SUA's Web site at http://www.ukans.edu/su for more information.
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■ University Forum will present "Local Harvest: The Value of Local Food Production" from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries, Kelly Kindsher from the environmental studies department will speak. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933 for more information.
■ Writing Consulting: Student Resources will offer a session on writing personal statements at 4 p.m. today at 4057 Wescoe. Call 864-2399 for more information.
KU Libertarians will meet at 7 tonight at the Governor's Room in the Kansas Union. Call Rodger Woods at 841-6195 for more information.
■ The Student Alumni Association will present "Be a Team Player" at 7 tonight at Adams Alumni Center. Call Jennifer Muller at 864-9729 for more informati
Jayhawker Campus Ministry will meet at 8 tonight at the Oread Room in the Kansas Union. Call Dave Diefenbach at 840-9469 for more information.
Greek Impact, part of the Campus Crusade for Christ, will meet at 9 p.m. at the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, 1433 Tennessee St., to discuss Biblical issues and how they relate to greek life. Call Kara Donohoe at 832-8954 for more information.
Sorority members spooked
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Wilder also said women from other chapters had spent Monday night at her sorority because they felt safer there.
Other reports were filed to the Lawrence Police Department by Gamma Phi Beta, 1339
w. Campus Road,
ch. Chi Omega.
1345 W. Campus
Road, which also
have had prowler
problems.
Staying safe
Police said members from both chapters had reported seeing someone wearing a costume from the movie Scream on the front lawn, by the front door and on the fire escape.
Libby Sigg, Panhellenic Association president and member of Chi Omega, said yesterday the chapter received an anonymous
Set, Troy Malen of the Ku Public Safety Office offered the following safety tips for students, whether they live on or off. campus:
- Secure your room or apartment. This means locking windows and doors.
- Don't walk alone at in dark areas.
- At night, try to stay in well-lighted areas.
anology from a fraternity for the prank.
Rumors that someone entered the Gamma Phi Beta house and ran around inside are false, said Leigh Bottiger, chapter president. Bottiger also dispelled the rumor the sorority would be evacuated.
"The rumor mill gets spinning so fast, it's hard to find the truth," Bottiger said. "No one here is evacuating."
Simons said the two incidents were assumed to be unrelated and that KU sorority members should not plan on evacuating their homes.
Jim Kitchen, dean of students. asked students in a formal statement to act responsibly.
"We are not sure whether these reports are related to Halloween or not." Kitchen said. "We encourage all students not to take risks with their safety."
Simons said police security around all of the sorority houses had been increased.
The campus Halloween murder legend originated in the Midwest about 1668, and perhaps was inspired by the murder of nine nurses in a Chicago rooming house that year.
Since then, it has had numerous outbreaks across the country, most recently in Michigan. The 1998 movie *Urban Legend* also may have triggered these reports.
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