THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101,NO.41
KANSAS STATE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TOPEKA KS 66112
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MONDAY,OCTOBER21,1991
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Fire storm rages through Oakland neighborhoods
The Associated Press
Residentsran 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 drove to safety through streets filled with flaming debris and burned 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 Katherine, who fled with his wife and daughter.
"It is a terrible disaster," Gov. Wilson said as he toured the area.
terday. Wilson declare emergency and placed Guard on alert.
The hills were parche year drought, and windg
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 Perata. Five of the victims apparently were evacuating a home when they were caught, Perata 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 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.
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Caught from Kansas tailback Tony San- der during the Jayhawks' 4 being the school's all-time
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Is back militiamen in sout Lebanon freed 14 Lebanese detain today in a move that further already high expectations that they could be released the day is out.
Apparently resulting from ce U.N.-brokered negotiation release of the Arab detainees $f$ demand by the pro-Iranian Shite Kilda nippers for the release of tl Westerners they are thought to
Vesterday, a kidnap grop thast today it would free one of hostages. The group's stat came hours after the U.N. con
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The decision was forced to continue.
Four women file complaints
By Rochelle Olson
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 University of Kansas, said Ron Nelson, cooperating attorney for the ACLU.
Since mid-September, the ACLU has investigated the complaints and how KU has handled them, accord- ing to the document released by the ACLU.
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.
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.
Following the cases
Late Mav
The office of affirmative action complaint from a woman against a law school officer
University grievance procedures
Early June
May 6 Women contact the dean of the law school.
"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."
The office of academic affairs receives complaints from three women regarding a separate law school professor.
Del Shankel
Interim executive vice chancellor
Sept. 6
Academic affairs set this deadline for a decision on the letter it received
Oct. 18
Academic affairs
notifies one of the
women that a
Oct. 1
One of the women receives a decision from affirmative answer concerning her complaint
women that a recommendation has been made regarding her complaint. The complaint is appealed the ACLU issues a news release publicizing the sexual harassment charges.
May
Sept. 14 The ACLU contacts academic affairs on behalf of the women
June Sept.
Historic Missouri town still beckons to tourists
By Scott Hall
Special to the Kansan
Weston, Mo., in 1833 buasted with over 5,000 citizens, boasted the second largest port in Missouri andreamed of being the first largest city years later, however, a flood its port and its dreams, and by 1890 only 1,000 residents remained. Today, Weston is revitalizing itself as an active center of commerce and tourism.
avail.
For history buffs, there are the old homes
tuesday. Tuesday through Sunday a small group
merce and tourism.
One virtually unchanged element of historic Weston is the McCormick Distilling Company. Founded in 1856 by B.J. Holliday, stagecoach king of the old west, this active distillery is one of the oldest in the United States and the limestone springs charled by Vivian Clark during their 1804 expedition or the cave where Ben Hollady stored his whisky. Then see their contemporary methods of whiskey production in the barrel rooms and bottle shop. Free tours for all ages are available seven days a week.
embarks on a journey through some of the more than 200 historical homes and businesses in Weston.
cases in Weston. Other sights in Weston include Vaughn's Orchard, an apple and peach orchard which features tours and a country store, a 833-acre park featuring a Missouri River overview, two wineries and the only tobacco auction market west of the Mississippi River.
Should you be so taken by the beauty and charm of historic Weston, you may want to check into one of the three local bed and breakfasts. Particularly interesting is the Hatchery, a 146-year old antebellum home. Furnished in period antiques and the original plank floor, this house resurrects the days of Weston's beginnings in addition to adding modern conveniences.
Whatever your reason for a trip to Weston, you certainly will come away from your stay with the feeling that you have not been the first visitor to this historic town, nor will you be the last.
Electronic football makes winners out of spectators
By Elizabeth Hanna Special to the Kansan
Monday night football is the highlight of the day for many college students. Guessing a team's next play is a source of competition among friends, and the competition is expanding quickly to include strangers all across the United States and into Canada.
The QH1 electronic football game is making this possible during live televised games. The Holiday Inn Rum Tree has featured this game for about two and a half years, and the Monday night crowds keep growing bigger and bigger.
growing bigger first. Individual groups can participate by the anticipated plays into a remote unit, approximately seven inches square, and watching the game to see if they correctly guessed the play that the coach or quarterback called.
Points are awarded for calling the same basic play, run or pass, and whether the play was successful. By guessing the correct area or zone additional points are earned. But negative points could be
acquired by incorrect guesses, and all points awarded depend on the difficulty of a call.
NTN Communications, Inc. is the maker of QB1, and when employees of the Rum Tree saw an advertisement for it they investigated the opportunities and decided to buy it. The system costs about $1,000 per month. This unit also is used for trivia in a similar manner. One group of students has been undefeated in the trivia game for almost two years.
Wendy Cobler, manager of the Rum Tree, said, "This is a game that brings people together."
plogo boards. Then the game also increased
business during the football season.
The OBI excitement came to a head during the Super bowl last January. The points that people earned by succeeding at the game were totaled by Cobler, and for every 100 points earned, the players were given $10 of play money.
given 10 of play cards. The players then had the opportunity to bid in a auction for items such as T-shirts, glasses and cardboard displays.
DOWNTOWN SHOPPING
Take the Shirts off Our Stacks 20% Off T-shirts thru Oct.31
Now, you can express your unique thoughts with the best T-shirt designs around town for 20% off for a limited time. This month only, The Palace is having a giant T-shirt sale. You can find anything from unique art prints to cool, new Jayhawk prints. While you're there, don't forget the great selection of cards, balloons and gifts The Palace carries every day.
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