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SINCE 1889
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26, 1986, VOL. 96, NO. 105 (USPS 650-640)
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Aquino takes power after Marcos resigns
United Press International
MANILA, Philippines — Ferdinand Marcos surrendered the presidency of the Philippines and flew into exile at dawn yesterday aboard a U.S. Air Force plane. Washington immediately recognized the new government under Corazon Aquino.
See related stories p. 8,9
Filippines stormed the gates of the presidential Malacanang Palace on learning Marcos was gone and began looting the ornate Spanish-style mansion. Thousands poured into the streets of Manila and other cities, while motorists honked horns and waved at each other.
At least one person was reported killed and 27 injured, bringing the unofficial death toll in the rebellion that toppled Marcos to 14, with 55 reported injured, at least nine seriously.
Arriving in Guam, Marcos walked down the airplane staircase without assistance but appeared frail, said Guam's Acting Governor Edward D. Reyes, a member of the party that greeted the deposed leader.
Reyes said Marcos was scheduled to leave Guam for Honolulu by 8 a.m.
It had been expected that Marcos would be taken to U.S. Naval Regional Medical Center at Agana, Guam, but Reyes said Marcos had a physician with him on the plane.
Marcos, forced to yield power in the face of the insurgency growing from charges of fraud in the Feb. 7 presidential election against Aquino, fled the Philippines less than 12 hours after he insisted on taking the oath for another six-year term.
The man who dominated the Philippines since 1965 agreed to leave the country and to exchange his office for safe passage for himself and his family.
In all, 55 people — Marcos, his
family and political supporters — flew into exile, Pentagon officials said.
In the end, Marcos' departure was rapid.
The revolution began Friday with the defection of Marcos' Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile and Deputy Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Fidel Ramos. It culminated Monday with the inauguration of Aquino and recognition of her government and role by the United States.
The 53-year-old Aquino appeared on state-run television early yesterday to announce a new beginning.
"The long agony is over," she said. "We are finally free and we can be truly proud of the unprecedented way
we achieved our freedom, with courage and with determination and, most important, in peace.
“A new life starts for our country tomorrow,” Aquino said, “a life filled with hope and I believe a life that will be blessed with peace and progress.”
But at the presidential palace and an adjacent administration building, thousands of people brushed aside military guards and began carting off everything in sight. Soldiers shouting, "Cory, Cory!" removed barricades at entrances to the palace.
The mobs, screaming, "Long live Cory!" and "Marcos is a thief!" tore portraits of Marcos and his wife from the walls and set them on fire, ripped chandeliers from the ceilings and
hurled government records out the windows.
The Marcoses' bedrooms and his specially built medical clinic, were guarded by Aquino supporters and kept intact. A kidney dialysis machine was found in a palace clinic, giving credence to persistent reports that Marcos suffered from a degenerative kidney ailment.
Marcos began his final two days in the Philippines by taking the oath of office in tears Monday as the disputed winner of the election against Aquino. He abandoned the presidential palace the next morning, flying by U.S. Air Force helicopter to Clark Air Base for an eight-hour stay.
ATO passes new rules that restrict drinking
See MARCOS. p. 5, col. 1
By Debra West
Staff writer
Brew Ha Ha, Alpha Tau Omega's annual beer bash, is a thing of the past.
The fraternity's national board of directors passed new guidelines on drinking and parties last year to be followed by its 151 chapters, Mark Mullinix, assistant executive director of the national headquarters, said yesterday.
The eight guidelines, called a Resolution on Risk Avoidance, were passed because of the fraternity's concern about alcohol abuse, Mullinix said. They went into effect Nov. 27, 1985, and offer a way to exercise control on each chapter's practices concerning alcohol.
"We want our members to act responsibly," he said.
The guidelines state that the fraternities' parties will be by individual invitation only. No open parties will be allowed.
A trained bartender should be pre
sent at parties, no alcohol can be served at rush parties, alcoholic beverages won't be sold at parties and chapters can't sponsor any function with a beverage distributor or brewing company, according to the guidelines.
Mullinix said he was most interested in eliminating open parties and implementing a dry rush program.
Open parties and rush parties where liquor is served leave the fraternities open to lawsuits if any of the guests are injured after consuming alcohol, he said. The guidelines will reduce this risk.
Questionnaires have been sent to every chapter asking how the chapter is implementing the guidelines, he said.
Chapters found ignoring the guidelines will be penalized, Mullinix said. The penalty could range from a reprimand to removal of the
See DRINKS, p. 5, col. 1
Buyers should prepare consumer advocate says
Staff writer
By Brian Kaberline
Students know how much easier life in the classroom can be when they do their homework. But not as many realize that this same principle applies when they are buying a car.
Consumers can cut down on many of the problems they encounter when buying a new or used car if they do their homework, Clyde Chapman, director of the Consumer Affairs Association, said Monday.
The homework includes determining the buyer's financial condition, finding a dealer, asking about warranties and maintenance packages and taking steps to determine whether someone is trying to pass off a lemon.
Gary Bennett, general manager at Laird Noller Ford-Mazda, said students often didn't realize the expenses that went along with buying a car. Expenses such as property tax, insurance and maintenance can add up.
Ratings of different models of cars can be found in certain consumer and car magazines, Chapman said. Consumer Reports magazine is a good source because it provides side-by-side ratings and is an objective source.
"It's just like running a business. They ought to keep the overhead costs down," he said.
Determining how much can be spent leads to the next step, deciding what the buyer wants in a car.
Additional car safety information, including any recalls, crash test results, fuel economy ratings and other consumer information may be obtained from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an
Car performance magazines may be more helpful for some information, but they may not be as objective as Consumer Reports because they depend on advertising for revenue, Chaplan said.
See CAR, p. 5, col. 4
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Shootin' Hoops
Scott Burns, Overland Park senior, takes a shot over Stephanie Grant, Prairie Village senior, during a one-on-one game of basketball. The two played Sunday afternoon in an alley at 12471° 18 Kentucky.
Loopholes discovered in new bill
Bv Abbie Jones
Staff writer
TOPEKA — A House bill prohibiting minors from dancing dune for money in a public place should be reworded to nab the employers, critics of the proposal said yesterday.
The House Federal and State Affairs Committee heard testimony on a bill making it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to engage in, or agree to engage in any public performance in which they expose their genitals or pubic area.
Ben Coates, director of juvenile offenders for the state department of social and rehabilitation services, said the bill missed its intent to curb the exploitation of children.
"We support this concept, but we think the real penalty ought to lie with the owner," Coates said.
The bill says that any juvenile violating the act would be considered a child in need of care. They would fall under present welfare protection of children.
John Lamb, director of Alcoholic Beverage Control, said the bill should include private clubs where most of the nude dancing occurs.
City officials now will have to enforce ordinances which prohibit lewd and lascivious behavior, he said. But nude dancing probably would not be a problem in most Lawrence clubs.
"If this bill would pass in its present form, it would not apply to private clubs, which is an area where it will occur more often," Lamb said.
"I don't see nude dancing being a big item in Lawrence," Lamb said.
State Rep. Clifford Campbell, R.Beloit, and sponsor of the bill, said he received a request for the bill from administrators of a youth center in Beloit.
Campbell said the administrators had heard juveniles saying it would be possible to earn money dancing nude at one place in the city.
State Rep. Betty Jo Charlton, D-Dawrence, said the committee would either fix loopholes in the bill before they take action or kill it.
Benefit song takes home 4 Grammys
LOS ANGELES — The all-star recording of "We Are the World" won four Grammys including best song and record last night, capping a year of triumph for the anthem that raised millions of dollars for starving Africans.
United Press International
Docking to announce bid for governor
Veteran rocker Phil Collins collected three Grammys, including album of the year, for "No Jacket Required," and the British rock group Dire Straits won two.
"We Are the World," the call to compassion that sold millions of records and raised public awareness of world hunger, also won for best pop group performance and best short video.
Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson accepted the "We Are the World" songwriting award and Richie told the audience, "The most important thing was that when we called, you responded."
See GRAMMYS, p. 5, col. 6
By Mark Siebert
A handful of Democrats, including five members of the KU Democrats, decorated the Crystal Room of the Eldridge House, 7th and Massachusetts streets, and greeted Docking, who flew in from yesterday's pre-announcement in Wichita.
Stan Winn
Lt. Governor Tom Docking arrived late last night at the Eldridge House amid a roomful of streamers and helium-filled balloons to prepare for his formal announcement today of his candidacy for Kansas governor.
Staff writer
Docking said he wanted the first official announcement to be made in Lawrence for personal and political reasons.
"I just wanted Lawrence to be the first place to hear me say, 'I am a candidate now.'" Docking said. "I have so many family ties here."
Docking was born in Lawrence and earned bachelor of arts degrees in economics and political science from the University of Kansas in 1976. He went on to earn a law degree from the KU School of Law and in 1980 earned a master's degree in business administration from the University.
Docking said his family's history in government would help him as governor.
His grandfather and father both served as governors of Kansas. His father, Robert Docking, was governor from 1967-1975, and was the
only Kansas governor ever to serve four terms.
only Kansas governor over to serve four vet ins.
After today's announcement, Docking will make campaign stops in Topeka, Overland Park and Kansas City. Kan. He finishes his initial campaign tour with engagements in Pittsburg, Salina, Dodge City and Hays.
Docking is the first Democratic nominee to announce candidacy for governor and, in one newspaper poll, is considered the front-runner in November's gubernatorial election.
"I get a little nervous about being called a front-runner this far out." Docking said. "It doesn't mean they'll feel that way by November."
Although KU Democrats helped Docking prepare for his initial campaign announcement, Brian Courtney, the club's president, said the group wouldn't endorse a candidate until after a primary.
Docking said, "The most important thing is that this gets young people involved in politics. These Young Democrats have an active group and that's unusual."
The KU Democrats are a division of the Kansas Young Democrats. Courtney, Desoto senior, said the campus group had about 200 registered members.
Docking said he would try, if elected, to protect the quality of the programs at KU and enhance them where possible. Significant expansion is going to be difficult because of the poor financial situation of the state, he said.
Tammy Stude/KANSAN
Lt. Governor Tom Docking will formally announce today that he is running for governor. Last night Docking was at the Eldridge House Restaurant and Club, Seventh and Massachusetts streets, where KU Democrats and other supporters were decorating the Crystal Room for the announcement.
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