THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101,NO.41
KANSAS STATE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TOPERA KS 66121
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
MONDAY,OCTOBER21,1991
(USPS 650-640)
ADVERTISING:864-4358
NEWS:864-4810
Fire storm rages through Oakland neighborhoods
The Associated Press
OAKLAND, Calif. - A wind-driven brush fire exploded into a fire storm yesterday as it roared through neighborhood in the hills above Oakland, engulfing hundreds of homes and killing 10 people, authorities said.
Residents ran into streets, clutching their belongings. Gusts whipped flames as high as 100 feet through dry brush and thick smoke blocked out the sun. Some people filled with flaming debris and lined with burning trees.
The fire moved quickly from street to street, then hillside to hillside, making a deafening roar as it charred neighborhoods. Many residents said they only had time to grab photos and documents.
"The trees were exploding. It looked like the Fourth of July. I think we lost everything. I think it all gone," said Rachel, who fleed with his wife and daughter.
"It is a terrible disaster," Ge Wilson said as he toured the serday. Wilson declared a s attack and placed the NGuard on alert.
The hills were parched from year drought, and wind gusts rre
40 mph hampered efforts to fight the fire.
The blaze, which was reported late yesterday morning, continued to burn out of control into last night. By early evening, officials said it covered 1,500 acres. There was no immediate report on what caused the fire.
Ten people were killed, including a police officer, said Alameda County Supervisor Don Perra. Five of the victims apparently were evacuating a home when they were caught. Perra said He didn't know how the others died.
At least 50 people, including three firefighters, were treated at hospitals for burns, smoke inhalation and other injuries, officials said.
LAWSCHOOL HARASSMENT CHARGES
A brown pall extended over Oakland to San Francisco, 15 miles across the bay. Ash fell at San Francisco's Candlestick Park during a football game between the 48ers and the Detroit Lions.
Four women file complaints
By Rochelle Olson
Kansan staff writers
Four women approached the American Civil Liberties Union earlier this semester and said that they had been sexually harassed by law school faculty members, the ACLU announced Friday.
The women, two current and two former KU law students, were unhappy about how complaints they filed earlier this year were handled by the faculty of Kansas, said Ron Nelson, a cooperating attorney for the ACL.
Since mid-September, the ACLU has investigated the complaints and how KU has handled them, according to the release released Friday by the ACLU.
Throughout the summer and fall, students have said they have heard rumors of sexual harassment charges at the law school. But grievances filed with the University are confidential.
University coiurance procedures
Following the cases
Four women — two current and two former KU law students — are frustrated about how the University of Kansas has handled their complaints that law professors sexually harassed them.
Late May
The office of the
administration
receives a complaint
from a woman
against a law school
May 6 Women contact the dean of the law school.
Early June
The office of academic affairs receives complaints from three women regarding a separate law school professor.
"We want to follow the
"We want to follow the procedures properly while still protecting the rights of both* parties involved. When you are following the proper procedures, things may take a long time."
Del Shankel
Interim executive vice chancellor
Sept. 6
The affirms sets this date as the deadline for a decision on it received
Sept. 6
Oct. 1
One of the women
receives a decision from
an active action
concerning her complaint
Oct. 18
Academic affairs notifies one of the women that a
women that if recommendation has been made regarding the grant. The recommendation is appealed The ACLU issues a news release publicizing the sexual harassment charges
Israelrele
Nov.
Yesterday, a kidnap group that taught it today would free one of its hostages. The group's state came hours after the N.U.F. conflit
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Isrād backed militiamen in south Lebanon freed 14 Lebanese detain today in a move that further r already high expectations that fa already released be released the day is out.
Caught from Kansas tailback Tony Sand during the Jayhawks' 4 being the school's all-time
Apparently resulting from cor U.N.-brokered negotiations release of the Arab detainees full demand by cor Iranian Shite Mkidnners for the release of the Westerners they are thought to
The Associated Press
1900 W 75th St. STE 5 Shawnee Mission, KS (913)262-8378
1012 Mass. STE 215 Lawrence, KS 842-5442
STANLEY H. KAPLAN Take Kaplan Or Take Your Chances
Friday. October 18. 1991 / The University Daily Kansan-Entertainment
Cruise to Kansas City for top entertainment
14
By Wade Baxter and John Wuycheck
Special to the Kansan
Kansas City offers a wide range of entertainment opportunities for all ages. From sports to theater to concerts, Kansas City has it all.
Don't find out about the concert the next morning in class, the sporting event in the next day's box scores, or theatrical event of the year in next week's r reviews. Stay up to date with the coming events in the Kansas City area, some of which are listed below.
Kansas City Chiefs: Arrowhead Stadium
Monday, Oct. 28 vs. L.A. Raiders
Sunday, Nov. 17 vs. Denver Broncos
Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. San Diego Chargers
Price vary from $18 to $27.50
Kansas City Blades: Kemper Arena October home games are: Oct. 19, 23, 25 and 30
Prices vary from $6.50 to $11
American Royal Rodeo: Kemper Arena
Nov. 9-17. Shows include performances by
enowned country music artists. Prices vary
from $6 to $12
Heartland Drag Races: Heartland Park
Saturday, Oct. 19, tickets: $5
Sunday, Oct. 20, tickets:$10
American Royal Horse Show: Kemper
Arena
Phil Woods and UMKC Jazz Orchestra:
Folly Theater
7 Price vans from $10 to $20
Saturday, Dec. 7. Prices vary from $8 to $20
Nov. 18-23. Prices vary from $6 to $12
Rod Stewart: Kemper Arena Saturday, Oct. 26. Prices vary from $25 to $35
Prices vary from $19.50 to $24
The Judds with Pirates of the Mississippi
&Billy Dean: Kemper Arena
Prices vary from $19.50 to $24.50
Nov. 9-17, prices vary from $6 to $12
American Royal Rodeo Concerts: Kemper Arena
Uptown String Quartet: Folly Theater
Friday, Nov 8. Prices vary from $16 to $20
Goodtime Radio Revue: Liberty Hall Saturday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 14 Tickets : $6
Nutraceret: Midland Theater
Nov. 29-Dec. 15. Prices vary from $5 to $30
Worlds of Fun Amusement Park Open through Oct. 27. Tickets $20.18