THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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PUBLISHED SINCE 1889 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1989
North found guilty on 3 charges
His maximum sentence would be 10 years in prison and $750,000
The Associated Press
North said he would appeal the jury's decision.
WASHINGTON — Oliver L. North, the Marine at the center of the Reagan administration's secret effort to arm the contras, was convicted yesterday of altering and shredding papers and of two other charges in the fran-controlled affair. He was acquitted on nine counts.
"We're absolutely confident of the final outcome," North said. "As a Marine I was taught to fight and fight hard for as long as it takes to prevail."
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The retired Marine lieutenant colonel, who faces up to 10 years in prison on the convictions, listened to the verdict without any show
of emotion. Jurors said he was guilty of illegally changing and destroying documents, accepting an illegal gratuity (a $18,300 home mortgage) for the building and abetting an obstruction of Congress.
North had admitted in court that he misled members of Congress about his Iran-contra activities but said he had done so at the direction of superiors.
He was acquitted of five other charges of lying to or obstructing Congress, of two counts of lying to then-Attorney General Edwin Meese III and obstructing Meese's inquiry into the affair, of converting traveler's checks to his own use and of conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by using a tax-exempt foundation to raise funds for the
After judge and jury had left the room, North walked to a railing separating him from his wife, Betty, and kissed her lightly on the cheek. She was keen sitting in the front row with a clergyman.
contras.
It was the first trial born of the scandal that marred the last two years of Ronald Reagan's presidency and raised questions about then-Vice President George Bush's involvement in the clandestine effort to arm the contras. Even as the jury was returning its verdict, Bush told reporters that he had been asked in any arrangement to expedite aid to other countries in exchange for their support for the contras. The White House said Bush would have no comment on the verdict.
In Los Angeles, former President Reagan declined comment.
North's defense was that he had been a good soldier, loyalty carried out what he knew his wife was doing.
However, prosecutor John Keker said, "The principle that no man is above the law has been
U. S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell set June 23 for sentencing. The maximum penalty for the three convictions are: obstructing Congress, five years in prison and a $250,000 fine; altering and destroying documents, three years in prison; accepting an illegal gratuity, two years and a $250,000 fine. It is unlikely that the prison terms, if any, would be consecutive.
North's convictions
Yesterday, a jury found Oliver North guilty on three charges. North was acquitted on nine other counts.
Guilty:
O Aiding and abetting obstruction of Congress in Nov. 1986. (The jury did not find North guilty of charges against this charge but did find him guilty of the subsidiary charge of aiding and abetting.)
Destroying or falsifying government documents.
Receipt of an illegal gratuity.
Source: AP Dave Eames/KANSAN
Atlantis launch is a success
The Associated Press
CAPE CANERAL, Fla. -- Atlantis thundered into orbit yesterday, sailing 184 miles above Earth, where five astronauts prepared to propel NASA's state-of-the-art spacecraft on a mapmaking journey to Venus.
The shuttle took off at 1:47 p.m. CDT, after being delayed 59 mins by shifting clouds and winds that had threatened a second postponement in
Alliance departed just five minutes before its 64-minute launch window for the day would have expired, a window dictated by a requirement to have the shuttle in the proper position or orbit to dispatch Magellan to Venus.
one launch team had advanced the countdown to the 5-minute mark and held there, waiting for a break in the clouds that obscured a runway near the launch pad where Atlantis would land in an emergency.
The astronauts quickly turned attention to remotely checking Magellan before its scheduled launch, then the day into an independent orbit.
An hour after that release, a rocket motor was to fire to propel the 7,600-pound Magellan on the start of a 564-day, 808-mile-mile trip to Venus, a course that will take it one and one-half times around the sun.
When Magellan reaches Venus in August 1990, it is to fire into orbit and start its 243-day radar-image mapping assignment.
The surface temperature of Venus is 900 degrees, and its atmosphere is made up mostly of carbon dioxide, and the upper clouds, which hide the planet from view, are made up of sulfuric acid droplets. Earlier exploration by unmanned spacecraft have revealed continent-sized plateaus, deep canyons and one of the highest mountains in the solar system.
Saunders said the Magellan pictures might answer questions about the extent of volcanic activity and settle disputes over whether Venus once was water and whether it has shifted crustal plates similar to those on Earth.
Jason Jackson, Prairie Village freshman, eats lunch while studying for his psychology final examination. Jackson was sitting yesterday at one of the tables outside Wescoe Terrace Cafeteria.
Study Break
KU fund drive nears $110 million as campaign focuses on Lawrence
by Scott Achelpohl
Kansan staff writer
Campaign Kansas is approaching the $110 million mark as the semester wends to a close.
As the Kansas University Endowment Association focuses its attention on Campaign Lawrence, the possibility of an early completion for its parent, Campaign Kansas, is on the horizon.
Campaign Kansas, which began last year, is the University's five-year $130 million fund-raising drive. Campaign Lawrence is in the second month of a three-month drive for $5 million from Lawrence businesses and
James Martin, executive vice president at the Endowment Association, said he could not predict when the foundation would be able to provide a grant.
"There is a lot of work left to be done," Martin said. "We're in the hardest part of the campaign. On board we need to do that."
martin would not say if the goal would be increased. "I wouldn't want to second guess the campaign's executive committee," he said. "Certainly, it has haphazardly been handled in schools. We'll have to cross that bridge when we come to it."
Jordan Haines, national campaign chairman, said Campaign Lawrence was the crown jewel of Campaign
"Campaign Kansas is the most challenging funding project ever, and Haines at the Lawrence campaign's Unpacked Hub."
runds from Campaign Lawrence, scheduled to end Aug 31, will be used for the new Ernst F. Lied Center for Research on the Environment.
million donation made by the Lied Foundation of Las Vegas, Nev.
Construction is set to begin in the fall, and the center is scheduled for completion in 1992 on a site southwest of Cincinnati.
John Scarfie, director of public relations at the Endowment Association, said that although much attention would be paid to Campaign Lawrence this summer, the focus on Campaign Kampas would be maintained.
"I think the Lawrence campaign will be an important part of our efforts, but we will continue our efforts in other areas." Scarfe said. "We will be focusing a lot on the Lied Center."
Scarfi said the Endowment Association would seek financing this summer for other projects, including scholarship halls, student scholarships and the University Center's Sutherland Institute for Focal Rehabilitation.
The Beaches gave $750,000 for the Beach Center on Families and Disability at KU.
The Fourth Financial Corporation pledged $350,000 for
student scholarships. Shane contributed $400,000 for
student scholarships.
Ritchie and Dicus each pledged $20,000. Ritchie's donation went to KU'S hydrogeology program. Dicus'
Renovation of Spooner Hall must wait
The center conducts research and develops materials for families with children who are physically or mentally
Kansan staff writer
by Merceda Ares
Financing for the renovation of Spooner Hall has been denied by the Kansas Legislature for the ninth straight year, said Dave Schaecher, assistant director of facilities planning.
Schaeher said that Spooner renovation was not approved because other projects were underway planning its capital improvement and repair list.
"Spooner was on the list that went to the Legislature during the 1890 session, but it was far enough down that it was not funded." Schacher said.
Projects approved by the Legislature include renovation of Broadcasting Hall and the Art and Design Center. The center also benefits Bengals Center in Overland Park.
"Chances are, the project will receive more consideration in the
future — two to three years after completion of the other projects," Schaecher said.
Spooner, built in 1894, is one of the oldest buildings on campus and houses the Museum of Anthropology for the department of anthropology.
Plans for the $3 million renovation include a new elevator, new plumbing and a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
However, this year there is no money.
Alfred Johnson, director of the museum, said that the museum was not completely accessible to the hand-capped, and some exhibits had deteriorated because of an inefficient humidity control system.
"There is a ramp that allows wheelchairs to enter the building, but there no way for the handicapped to walk." Johnson restrooms in the basement. "Johnson
said. "I would assume that there probably are some rules and regulations that are not being complied with."
Charles Peterson, architect for facilities planning, said that the structure would be in violation of codes if they had been built recently.
"We try to bring them up to code as we do renovation, but the law does not require us to go in and change every building immediately," Peter-teng informs. "When it comes to things that improve the quality of life, it just takes time."
"As quickly as the money becomes available, they update these things. There is an elevator programmed to show them how hard it has to pass through Legislature first."
The building also needs an updated heating, cooling and ventilation system. Johnson said.
Last day of classes means final Kansan for semester
by a Kansan reporter
Today, the last day of classes, marks the final issue of the Kansan for the spring semester.
Monday is Stop Day and no classes will meet, but all campus buildings will be open. Final examinations begin Tuesday and will continue until
Watson Library will be open until midnight daily during the final exam.
Authorities question 2 men about Leavenworth incident
Daily publication of the Kansan university Resumes Aug. 28, the first day of classes for the fall semester. A specimen issue in school is scheduled on Aug. 23.
ination period.
The Kansan will resume publication June 7 and will be published each Wednesday during the eight-week summer session.
Commencement is May 21.
Two Lawrence men were taken from a downtown bar and detained last night after a Leavenworth County man filed a complaint saying the two had been reckless with a weapon.
by a Kansan reporter
weapon. The two men were taken to Leavenworth County for questioning.
The men had just entered Harbour Lites, 1123 Massachusetts St., when a Kansas State Trooper noticed a car matching a description filed by the Leavenworth County sheriff's office, said Mike Kirby. Leavenworth police spokesman A. Z. Jauge semi-automatic rifle was found in the car.
Pair dreamed of restoring old homes Philosopher, painter save 4 houses in 3 years but lose money
by Steven Wolcott
Kansan staff writer
a philosopher, a painter, rainbows and a dream.
We were going to buy houses, renovate them
"we were going to buy houses, renovate them, set them and make money. Real straightforward," she said, who shared with his with his ex-wife, Laurie Culding the painter, owned Rainbow Renovations.
Bohlander, 821 Tennessee St., has a philosophy degree and now sells real estate for Stephens Real Estate.
The company went out of business in 1982, after operating at a loss and saving four Oread neighborhood.
Bohlander and Culling, 800 Illinois St., formed their company in 1979 with the purpose of saving older Lawrence houses from decay and real estate developers.
"We decided to do some renovation because we love old houses." Culling said. "We hated to see them crumble and fall apart and wanted to see what we could do to help."
They said they picked the name "rainbow" because it was whimsical.
"I'm a painter, so as an artist, color is of major importance," Culling said. "The rainbow encompasses the sun."
They bought four houses in the 1000 block of Ohio Street with financing from private backers.
"We had just purchased what's now the Halcyon House Bed and Breakfast, Culina said. "Somewhere else," he added.
"We put an ad in the paper saying we were going to renovate, not tear down, and asked for the stuff back. The stuff was returned and the people told us they had been concerned about the house being
For example, he said that in all the master suites they installed bathrooms, and he told me that time was spent on that way.
"Our goal was to make them equal to or better than they were when they were originally built," Bohander said. "This wasn't a historical restoration where we did anything, nor was it originally what We had no interest in doing that."
Bohander said Rainbow Renovations eventually owned six houses but renovated only on the four on Ohio Street. The four are located at 1000, 1016, 1022 and 1026 Ohio St.
Culling said she and Bohlander had been to Europe and Japan and liked the nations' tradi-
real culture.
"They don't have that throw-away mentality."
Donna McCormick, a clerk in the appraiser's office, said the figures from the 1988 appraisal were not final and still subject to appeal through June.
she said. "We wanted to help preserve what we have, preserve our culture and the hard work of the people in the past."
According to reports on file at the Douglas County Appraiser's Office, the appraised value of the four houses was $160,400 at 100 Ohio; $88,900 at 101 Ohio; $115,100 at 102 Ohio; and $90,900 at 103 Ohio.
Don Gordon, Douglas County appraiser, said the appraised value of a property was equal to what the property would be worth if placed for sale on the open market.
Culling and Bohlander said the renovated houses were sold at a loss in 1982.
"The loss was substantial, but I really don't want to tell you how much." Bohander said. "We did not make a profit because what we put into the houses did not match their market values.
umging said that although they lost money, they saved four houses that were well-built and added to the city's fleet.
"We did achieve what we wanted, but it would have been nice to have made money," she said.