2A
The Inside Front
Tuesday October 19, 1999
News
from campus, the state, the nation and the world
CAMPUS
ROTC Rangers take first in Quad State competition
Victory revisited the KU Army ROTC Rangers last weekend at Camp Dodge in Des Moines, Iowa.
In the annual Quad State Ranger Challenge competition, the nine-member University of Kansas team upset its 11 opponents to take first place for the second year in a row.
Dave Stanley, Ranger team commander, said he thought the team won because of its consistency.
"The reason we won wasn't because we dominated the events," he said. "It's because we were consistent across the board."
Despite one member's stress fracture, another's fever and another's tendinitis, the team competed in eight events Friday through Sunday, finishing the weekend with 2,172 points — 36 points ahead of the second place team.
The Ranger team members were Stanley, Aaron Boal, John McAdoo, Preston Robinson, Steve Schneider, Casey Slusher, Aaron Snyder, Jason Stopper, and Rick Vittitow.
Emily Hughey
LAWRENCE
Legendary KC ward boss portrayed in presentation
The one of the most powerful men in Kansas City during the 1920s and '30s is coming to life again tonight at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St
A one-man performance by William S. Worley titled Toni Pendergast: Big City Boss is scheduled for 7:30 in the library's auditorium.
Pendergast never held elected office, but he was considered the most powerful man in Kansas City during Prohibition and the Great Depression. Infamous for bootlegging and his corrupt political machine, Pendergast was also admired for his dedication to immigrants and the poor.
Worley, professor of regional history at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, will play Pendergast, Harry Truman and Isaac McCoy with the Kansas Humanities Council's History Alive program.
Sandra Wiechert, community relations coordinator for the library, said that Pendergast was a complex historical figure and that the library had many books on the man and the era in which he lived.
Derek Prater
The show is free and open to the public.
Local woman charged in death of father-in-law
A 49-year-old Lawrence woman faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter after a domestic dispute with her father-in-law resulted in
his death, Lawrence police said.
his death, Lawrence police said. Police received the call at 11:36 a.m. Friday. When they arrived at 2404 Crossgate Dr., the victim, Frederick Lynn Johnson, 77, was in cardiac arrest.
Johnson was pronounced dead at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
The woman was arrested Friday evening. She was booked into the Douglas County Jail on two counts of domestic battery in addition to the involuntary manslaughter charge.
The suspect was released on bond ater that weekend.
Sgt. Rick Nickell of the Lawrence police department said police were continuing to investigate. He declined to comment on any details of the case.
Katie Hollar
NATION
Johnson County growslaraer than Kansas City
Based on the U.S. Census Bureau's estimates between 1996 and 1998, The Kansas City Star projected the populations of the city and the Kansas county for each month of this year. The newspaper reported Sunday that the county overtook Kansas City, Mo., in August, and that as of Oct. 1, Johnson County had 443,163 residents to the city's 441,769.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the latest development in a steady shift of Kansas City's population, its largest suburban area, Johnson County, Kan., has now overtaken it.
This switch, which mirrors what has happened in several regions across the country, could affect the competition between the two governments for some federal grants, according to local officials. But that wouldn't happen until after the 2000 census.
For now, the population shift represents is a blow to Kansas City's pride — a situation worsened by the tradition of antagonism wrought by the state line.
"That's incredible," said Kansas City Councilman Kelvin Simmons. "I'm a very competitive person, and I'd look to compete to get back in front of Johnson County."
"It's probably significant," said Ed Ford, another council member. "It shows people have chosen to live in Johnson County rather than Kansas City. I certainly don't want to hear that."
Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes and several Johnson County leaders played down the population race, even characterizing the comparison as immaterial because one is a city and one is a county.
Possible Ali comeback turns out to be a joke
NEW YORK—Call it a punch line from Muhammad Ali.
The 57-year-old boxing great, who has Parkinson's disease, said yesterday that he was just joking when he vowed to get in shape and return to the ring.
"Sorry, folks, not this time." Ali said
In a southeast city During his reign as heavyweight champion, All loved to whimsically announce his retirements and comebacks. Though he hasn't been in the ring for 18 years, he hasn't lost his sense of humor. "It was just me being me," he said in the statement.
Ali: Wrote in Newsweek that he planned to box again
The three-time champion wrote in a first-person remembrance in Newsweek that he planned to train, lose 35 pounds and fight two or three contenders at Madison Square Garden.
"I'll dance for 15 rounds, and whip em. I haven't forgotten. I'll be weighing in at 210 pounds. I'll just say, 'I am returned. Get the contract'," All wrote
All last fought professionally on Dec. 11, 1981, a 10-round loss to Trevor Berbick. He finished with a 56-5 record and 37 knackouts.
WORLD
Former prisoners say Pinochet tortured them
MADRID, Spain—Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was accused yesterday of beating prisoners who had been tied up with barbed wire during the crackdown that followed his 1973 coup.
Two former aides to President Salvador Allende, who was overthrown and killed in the coup, told reporters in Madrid that Pinochet had known of, and participated in, torture sessions under his regime.
Manuel Cortes Iurtierea and Pablo Cepeda Camillieri spoke after presenting evidence to Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon, who issued the order for Pinochet's arrest in London last October.
Cortes and Cepeda gave Garzon the names of 35 people who they said were dead or went missing right after the coup. They described Pinochet entering a room where prisoners, including Cepeda, were detained.
Pinochett kicked around some of the prisoners who were tied with barbed wire and said they should all be shot, Cepeda claimed.
Cortes said they were making the charges in Spain because they are convinced Pinochet cannot be judged fairly in Chile.
The Associated Press
A KU student's driver's side window was broken between 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday in lot 50 east of Joseph R. Pearson Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The damage was estimated at $200.
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's car stereo was stolen between 10 p.m. Thursday and 4:45 p.m. Friday from a car parked in lot 111 by Gertrude Sellards Pearson and Corbin Halls, the KU Public Safety Office said. The stereo and damage were estimated at $550.
A KU faculty member's wallet was stolen between 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday from a locker in the men's locker room of Robinson Gym, the KU Public Safety Office said. The wallet and its contents were valued at $133.
A KU staff member reported a broken window at 6:30 a.m. Sunday on the first floor of Blake Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The window was valued at $200.
A KU student's driver's side window was busted out between 3:30 and 5 p. Sunday at lot 217 west of McCollum Labs, the KU Public Safety Office said. The damage was estimated at $100.
A KU student's car stereo and CD were stolen between 1:30 p.m. Thursday and 9:15 a.m.
Friday from lot 111 by Gertrude Sellards Pearson and Corbin Halls, the KU Public Safety Office said.
The items and damage were valued at $270.
A KU student's car stereo and wallet were stolen between 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 5:45 a.m. Oct. 13 at the 3700 block of Clinton Parkway, Lawrence police said. The items were valued at $310.
ON CAMPUS
Some workers suffered rashes from harsh chemicals, and pregnant women had to stand or sit on uncomfortable stools with no back support. The women also had to work around chemicals that could cause nausea and vomiting. Stoughton-based Reebok International Ltd. said it was important in an effort to improve working
Stoughton-based Reebok International Ltd. said it ordered the report in an effort to improve working conditions at its factories around the world.
Reebok paid $35,000 for the report, which led to than $500,000 in factory improvements, it said.
"We hope that this will also break through and encourage more companies to do something like this," said Sharon Cohen, executive vice president for human rights. Reebok paid $25,000 for the report, which led to more
The athletic shoe company, known for giving out annual human rights awards, said an independent study found health and safety problems. It also said that many workers don't understand their rights or workplace policies, and women weren't getting adequate opportunities for advancement.
than $500,000 in infrastructure. "I think it's great that Reebok did this," said Medea Benjamin, a representative for the San Francisco-based labor rights group Global Exchange.
OAKS, the non-traditional students organization,
will have a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. today at Alcove in the Kansas Union.
Call Simmie Berrova at 830-0074.
Reebok identifies factories' poor working conditions
BOSTON—Reebok is blowing the whistle on itself for poor working conditions at its factories in Indonesia.
The women's basketball team will have walk-on tryouts from 3 to 4 p.m. today at Allen Fieldhouse. Preliminary paperwork, proof of health insurance and proof of a physical exam taken within the last year are required to participate. Call Shannon Dalbreth at 864-9238.
The KU HorrorZontals ultimate frisbee team will practice at 5 p.m. today at Shenk Complex. Call Will Snott at 841-0671.
The Associated Press
KU Hillell Foundation is meeting to discuss free Israel trips through Jerusalem Fellowships at 5:30 p.m. today at Hillell House, 940 Mississippi St. Call Mavon Pase at 749-5397.
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the partrons in the Kansas Union, Call Michael Layish at 864-2596.
First Nations' Student Association will meet at 6:30 today at the Frontier Room in the Burge Union. Call Laurie Ramirez at 841-3654.
- Vietnam Veterans for Academic Reform will have "Remembering Beatnik and Hippie Days" from 7 to 8:15 tonight at the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union. Call Leon Maqruder at 843-3737.
University Christian Fellowship will meet at 7 tonight at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.
KU College Republicans will meet at 7:30 tonight at the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union. Call Tim Burger at 331-3470.
KU Chess club will meet from 8 to 10 tonight at the
pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Bring boards and clocks if possible. Call David Wang at 312-107-102.
OAKS, the non-traditional students organization,
will have a brown bag lunch from 11:45 a.m.to
1:15 p.m. tomorrow at Alcove F in the Kansas
Union, Call Simmie Berriva at 830-0074.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries will have a University Forum from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. The program is "Fifty Funny!" Call "Thad Halcombe at B43-4933."
Student Senate will have a series of meetings tomorrow at the Kansas Union. Multicultural Affairs will meet at 6 p.m. the International Room. University Affairs will meet at 6 p.m. the Big 12 Room. Graduate Affairs will meet at 6 p.m. at the Pine Room. The Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the parlors. The Rights Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Ivyhawk Room.
KU Hillell and Jewish Student Council will tour Lawrence starting at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow to Papa Kino's, 1035 Massachusetts St. Call Terri Leach at 840-9221
Society of Human Resource Management will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow at 119 Summerfield Hall, Call Julie Seigel at 749-7686.
The Student Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Adams Alumni Center. Cal 864.9778.
**Vietnam Veterans for Academic Reform will present "Media and Campus Lied About Vietnam" from 7 to 8:15 p.m. tomorrow at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call Leonard Magruder at 843-3737.**
The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of the Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall.
ET CETERA
The University Daily Kansas (ISSN 0746-4962) is published at the University of Kansas, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, Lawrence, Kan. 60454, daily during the regular school year, excluding Saturday, Sunday, holidays and finals periods, and Wednesday during the summer session. Periodical postage is
para in Lawrence, Kan. 66044.
Annual subscriptions by mail are $120. Student subscriptions of $2.33 are paid through the student activity fee.
the Kansan print campus events that are free and open to the public. When information is submitted, the event's sponsor, name and phone number must be on the form, which is available in the On Campus mailbox in the Kansan newsroom, 111 Stauffer Flint Hall. Items must be turned in two days
Postmaster: Send address changes to the University Daily Kansas, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, Lawrence, K6045.
in advance of the desired publication date. Forms can also be filled out online at www.kansan.com these requests will appear on Kansan.com as well as the Kansan. On Campus is printed on a space-available basis. On Campus is a free service provided by the Kansan to the University community.
Save 10% Off Today!!!
Maximum discount of 35% (7 touchdowns). Does not include textbooks, special orders, computers, electronics, compact discs, clearance items, or cigarettes.
HAUNTED HAWK NIGHTS
riday, October 22, 1999 10:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. @ the Kansas Union
U STUDENTS: Just bring your KUID, it's FREE!
16: (Kansas Room) Haunted House
"We'll scare the 'Hawk out of you"
Level 5: (Woodruff Auditorium) Delicatessen (Movie) @ Midnight
Level 4: (Lobby) Dance, Food, and Fun!!!
Level 1: Halloween Techno Bowl
Optional Costume Contest with PRIZES!! Many Door Prizes!
Buses running from 1:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m. to take you home nsored by: ASCA, AURH, KU LEAD, SUA, SAA, Chi Omega, Student Senate, Sigma Nu, GAMMMA