THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101.NO.41
KANSAS STATE
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MONDAY,OCTOBER21,1991
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Fire storm rages through Oakland neighborhoods
The Associated Press
Residents ran into streets, clutching their belongings. Gusts whipped flames as high as 100 feet through dry brush and thick smoke blocked out the fire through streets 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 charmed 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's gone," said me, who fleed with his wife and daughter.
"It is a terrible disaster."
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 He. He didn't know how the others died.
Wilson said as he toured tterday. Wilson declare emergency and placed Guard on alert.
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
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.
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The women, two current and two former KU law students, were unhappy about how complaints they filed earlier this year were handled by Jon Nelson of Kansas, said Jon Nelson, cooperating attorney for the ACLU.
Kansan staff writers
By Rochelle Olson
Since mid-September, the ACLU has investigated the complaints and how KU has handled them, according to a statement 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 procedure
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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The office of the law school receives a complaint from a woman against a law school officer.
Late May
May 6 Women contact the dean of the law school.
Early June
"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."
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the office of academic affairs complaints from three women regarding a separate complaint
"We want to follow the
Del Shankel Interim executive vice chancellor
The Associated Press
Sept. 6
Academic affairs sets this date as the deadline for a response to the complaints it received
Oct. 1
One of the women receives a decision from informative action concerning her complaint
Oct.18
Academic affairs notifies one of the women that a
Caught for Kansas tailback Tony San during the Jayhawks' being the school's all-time
women that a recommendation has been made regarding her complaint. The recommendation is being issued by UU issues a news release publicizing the sexual harassment charges
May
June Sept
Sept. 14
The ACLU contacts academic affairs on behalf of the women.
St. Louis, an exciting city just down the road
By Brett Hattaway
Special to the Kansan
On Aug. 17, TWA began selling a round-trip fare for just $85. The flights leave Kansas City International Friday night and return Sunday night. Southwest Airlines already had a similar fare that started earlier in the summer.
New low air fares make it easier than ever to catch a flight from Kansas City, Mo., to St. Louis.
"It makes it a great time to go," said Jay Hurtig, Lawrence senior. "Those rates are really cheap."
Even if flying to St. Louis is out of the question, it is still easy to get there by car. The 270-mile drive from Lawrence takes about five hours.
St. Louis offers lots of things to do. You can start out your visit by riding up 630 feet to the top of St. Louis' most prominent landmark, the Gateway Arch, on the west bank of the Mississippi River right in the heart of the downtown. The arch is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.seven days a week. Admission is $1.
Next, you might want to visit Laclede's Landing, just across the street from the arch. Laclede's Landing is the bar district of St. Louis, much like Kansas City's Westport area.
However, the district doesn't consist solely of drinking establishments. Shops and restaurants also are plentiful in this nine-square block area paved with cobblestones and lift with old street lamps.
For those looking for something a little more relaxing, a visit to the Botanical Gardens, 4343 Shaw, should be just the thing. Founded in 1859, the gardens are the oldest in
Another St. Louis attraction is the Anheuser-Busch brewery. Founded in 1860, it is the world's largest breery. Free tours are given from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every 20 minutes Monday through Saturday. The tour takes one hour and 20 minutes and includes stops at the Clydesdale stables and the Beechwood aging tanks. At the end of the tour, samples of beer are given out to those who are 21 and older. The brewery is at the corner of 12th and Lync streets in south St. Louis.
"It makes it a great time to go. Those rates are really cheap."
Jay Hurtig Lawrence senior
the United States and are considered to be among the finest in the world. Their 79 acres include a geodesic dome greenhouse and the house of the garden's founder, Henry Shaw, which has been restored to its former Victorian splendor. The gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Admission is $2.
If you're interested in sports, a sports Hall of Fame is found at Busch Stadium. It is open
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, and admission is $2. The Blues, St. Louis' profession hockey team, have home games on Oct. 19, 26, and Nov. 5, 9, 14, 16, 20, 23, 25, 28, and 3 Tickets cost from $14 to $31 and can be chased in advance by calling (314) 791-7600.
The professional soccer team in St. Louis called the Storm. The season opens at hour on Oct. 25. The team plays at home on Nov. 15, 22, and 29. Tickets cost between $6 and $ can be purchased by calling (314) 78 6475.
Some other places worth visiting are the Laumeirie Sculpture Park at the corner of Geyer and Rott roads, and the new $35 million Science Center, which will open Nov. 2 in Foster Park. The Center will be open every day and admission will be free. The art museum open every day except Monday. Admission free Also, the St. Louis Zoo is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
If you need further information about the or any other attractions, the St. Louis Convention and Visitor Commission can be reach at 1-800-247-9791.
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