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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101.NO.41
KANSAS STATE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 1991
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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 neighborhoods in the hills above Oakland, engulfing hundreds of homes and killing 10 people, authorities said.
Residents ran into streets, clutching their belongings. Gwitshed whipped flames as high as 100 feet through dry brush and thick smoke blocked out the sun. Some people drove to safety in order to retrieve debris from defripped debris and digged 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's all gone," said he, who fed with his wife and daughter.
"It is a terrible disaster," Go Wilson said as he toured'terday. Wilson declare and placed Guard on alert.
The hills were parched year drought, and wind g
40 mph hampered efforts to fight the fire.
The blaze, which was reported late yesterday morning, continued to burn out of control in 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 Perata. Five of the victims apparently were evacuating a home when they were caught. Perata He did not 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 HARASSMENTCHARGES
A brown pallet 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 49ers and the Detroit Lions.
Four women file complaints
By Rochelle Olson
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.
Kansan staff writers
The women, two current and two former KU law students, were unhappy about how complaints they filed earlier this year were handled by the University of Kansas, said Dr. Cohen, cooperating attorney for the ACU.
Since mid-September, the ACLU has investigated the complaints and how KU has handled them, accordingly, a releaseement 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 grievance 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.
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Haunted houses scare up fun for Halloween
By Kari Scott
By Kari Scott Special to the Kansan
No one knows what lurks around the corner, but frighteningly soon you must find out.
A cackling laugh echoes through the corridor. You stop. After a moment you continue, getting closer to what is waiting for you. Someone screams. As you near the end of the hallway, a friend tightens his grip of your hand.
Forget trick-or-treating and bobbing for apples — it's haunted house time.
For those terror-seeking souls in need of a shivering good time, downtown Kansas City, Mo., features six haunted houses, each with a variety of ghoulish surprises.
The Main Street Morgue, the 1325 Main St., presents an alternative to the typical gore. It adds classic images such as Frankenstein and werewolves, said Phil DiMaggio, owner of the Morgue.
"We've tried to move away from the gross stuff," DiMaggio said. "We're not into gory scenes. It's the element of surprise, not a bunch of chopped-up bodies. That's what makes us different from all the others in town."
The Morgue is open nightly until Halloween. Admission is $6 or free with the purchase of a $12 Main Street Morgue shirt.
Other features include a three-story slide and a laser light show
Nightmares, 1211 Grand, is in its seventh year of operation. Main attractions include a three-story slide and a laser light room. It opens at 7 nightly until Nov. 1. Admission is $6.00.
The Edge of Hell, under the 12th street bridge northeast of Kemper Arena, gives the unsuspecting visitor a quarter of a mile journey and five-story slide. It opens at 7 nightly until Nov. 2. Admission is $7.50 Sunday through Thursday and $8.50 Friday and Saturday.
Dr. Deadly's Haunted Hospital, 10 blocks east of Grand on 18th Street, is in what was once a hospital. It opens at 7:30 until Nov. 2. Admission is $5.
Catacombs, under the 12th street bridge northeast of Kemper arena, opens at 7:30 nightly until Nov. 2. Admission is $6 Sunday through Thursday and $7 Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween night.
The Beast, off I-670 and the 12th street bridge, is in its first year of business. This house features a haunted mansion, a swamp, a four-story slide and a werewolf forest. It opens at 7:30 until Nov. 2. Admission is $7.50 weekdays and $8.50 weekends.
Kansas towns provide students with variety of road-trip destinations
By Jon Erin Kruell
Special to the Kansas
If you're in the mood for a road trip but your 8:30 a.m. exam makes getting back from Chicago in time out of the question, there are plenty of spots right here in Kansas.
If Kansas City is too familiar, how about Oskaloosa, Winchester, Perry or Ozwinkle to the north? or Baldwin city to the south?
Towns north of Lawrence are not large cities with nightclubs and hotels, but they do have nice cafes and bars.
Now is the perfect time to get out of Lawrence and experience the panoramic fall season.
Going north on U.S. Highway 59 there are signs for Osakaola, Winchester, Perry and Ozawake. Highway 59 has gentle curves and hills surrounded by forests and fields.
In Oskaloosa, Hooter's South Side Saloon in the town square is a sports bar complete with ESPN, neon beer signs and sports posters. In the corner behind the pool tables is a small stage for Saturday night bands. Whether you're country or sporty, the regulars are glad to talk over a beer.
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Winchester is the location of BJ's Cafe. This family restaurant is where crowds gather before local football games. BJ's features a dining room, game room and a '50s style counter. This place is worth the drive just for the apple pie.
In Ozawake, across Lake Perry on Highway 92, is Donna's Family Cafe and Lounge. This is a great place to spend an evening. They have a nice cocktail lounge that is warm and friendly. Whatever the special of the night is, order it. You'll be pleased.
Perry Bar and Grill offers karakao on Saturday nights. The pool tables take 50 cents from your pockets, but don't expect to put many balls back in the pockets if you play the Perry pool sharks.
When you leave ask where the Scenic River Road is and spend some time driving in the fresh air.
To the south of Lawrence is Baldwin City. Visit friends at Baker University and take them to Viche's Pizza or Jerry's Bar and Grill. Getting to Baldwin City is simple. Take U.S. Highway 59 south to U.S. Highway 58 and go east.
There are many more small towns near Lawrence to visit, and most towns have a local watering hole or small diner. When you head for home try taking the back roads for some interesting scenery.
Friday, October 18, 1991 / The University Daily Kansan-Entertainment