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The Inside Front
Friday January 26,2001
News
from campus, the state the nation and the world
CORRECTIONS
A photo caption in yesterday's Kansan misidentified Jenny Long, Bartlesville, Okla., junior, who was hoisting a stool into place as she put the final touches on her artwork. Her installation art class assignment was meant to portray limits within limits in the trees south of the Chi Omega fountain. The photo was taken by Joanna Fewins of the Kansan.
A photo caption in yesterday's Kansan misspelled Meli Chaffee,
A photo caption in yesterday's Kansan misspelled Jeni Chaffee, Lawrence senior.
CAMPUS
Columnist wins honor from White Foundation
Molly ivins, one of the nation's best known political columnists, is the 2001 nominee for the William Allen White Foundation's national citation.
A panel of foundation trustees chose Ivins to receive the citation on Friday, Feb. 9, at the University of Kansas. She will attend a foundation luncheon and then give the annual William Allen White Day public address at 1:30 p.m. at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
Mary Wallace, assistant dean of journalism, said the citation had been presented annually since 1950 to journalists who exemplified the ideals of William Allen White, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Kansas editor. The School of Journalism bears White's name.
Ivins, a nationally syndicated columnist from Texas, has been a recipient of several journalism awards. She wrote a book on President George W. Bush and participates in Amnesty International's journalism network and the Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Last year's winner of the William Allen White Foundation citation was Bob Woodward, an assistant managing editor of the Washington Post who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s.
Cynthia Malakasis
Theater students, faculty place at regional contest
Five University faculty members and graduate students came away with awards at the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Region five Festival last week at Johnson County Community College Dolores Ringer, associate profes-
Dolores Ringer, associate proso-
rator of the theater and film, and Delbert
Unruh, professor of theater and film and director of the University Theatre, each won an ACTF Award of Merit for their work on the theater's production, Call of the Wild. Ringer won for scenic design, and Unruh won for lighting design.
Three graduate students also took home awards. Brian Clinin,
Arlington Heights, Ill., placed first in scenic design, Casey Kearns,
Chadron, Neb., and Patrick Carriere,
Bemidji, Minn., won second place awards in scenic design and costume design, respectively.
Also, three students were nominated to compete in the festival's Irene Ryan Acting Competition: John Buxton, Wichita senior; Gina Grad, Overland Park senior; and Tom Picasso, Overland Park junior.
"We always show very well at the festival because we have a very strong theater design program," Unruh said. "We are very pleased for the students especially."
— Sarah Warren
Students to use brains not brawn in contest
Twenty teams of KU students will compete in a contest of the mind tomorrow for a trophy, cash prize and berth in the regional tournament.
The teams will play in question- and answer games based on general knowledge in the College Bowl. Students registered their teams in November and December. Many teams have competed in previous tournaments, said Chandra Dunbar, program adviser for the Kansas and Burge Unions.
The winning team will compete against other colleges in the region on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Wichita State University.
The contest will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union. Students and community members are encouraged to attend.
- Lauren Brandenbura
"It's good news and I'm enthusiastic," Davis said Wednesday night as he reported results from the state's desperate power auction, which netted 39 bidders. What's more, Davis said that electricity rates shouldn't have to rise as lawmakers prepared to turn their attention yesterday to crafting a long-range solution to the energy crisis.
NATION
California receives bids from energy suppliers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gray Davis expressed confidence the state could keep its lights on without going broke now that dozens of energy suppliers have made long-term offers to sell the state power. Though the average bids of $69 a megawatt were higher than the $55 officials had hoped for, they were still far lower than the $600 the state has sometimes had to pay on the open market.
Bush contributor profits from state power woes
WASHINGTON — One of the biggest beneficiaries of the California power crisis is a Texas energy conglomerate that has helped bankroll President Bush's political career more than any other single company.
Enron Corp. of Houston is among a handful of the independent electric power brokers and producers that have reaped giant revenue increases from California's power shortages and higher natural gas prices nationwide. The new president's rejection of price controls to hold down soaring electricity costs in the Golden State reflects the views of Enron, the largest wholesaler of electricity and largest owner of natural gas pipelines in North America. Enron and its employees gave $113,800 to Bush's presidential campaign; $250,000 to the Republican National Convention host committee; and $300,000 to the Presidential Inauguration Committee.
WORLD
Future Palestinian map neared in negotiations
JERUSALEM — Israel and the Palestinians have made good progress in drawing the borders of a future Palestinian state, negotiators said yesterday, as both sides prepared to resume talks in an Egyptian resort following a timeout called by Israel despite a tight deadline. The talks in Taba, Egypt, were to resume yesterday afternoon. Israeli negotiator Yossi Sarid said negotiations would have to end four or five days before Israel's Feb. 6 election. Palestinian negotiators said progress had been made in drawing the borders of a Palestinian state. Palestinian Planning Minister Nabil Shaath said a Palestinian map outlining the state recognized the principle of a land swap — Israel would annex small parts of the West Bank, and the Palestinians would get some Israeli land in return.
The Associated Press
Greenspan supports tax cut
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan gave a major boost yesterday to President Bush's plan for across-the-board cuts in taxes, and at the same time he warned of threats posed by the dramatic economic slowdown.
He said the U.S. economy's growth rate at present is "probably very close to zero."
Testifying before the Senate Budget Committee, Greenspan said rapidly expanding federal surpluses, which by one estimate will total $5 trillion over the next 10 years, offer ample room both to provide tax relief and to eliminate more than $3 trillion in national debt held by the public.
By endorsing the economic soundness of cutting taxes, Greenspan bolstered Bush's efforts to build support in Congress for his 10-year, $1.6 trillion tax-reduction package.
While there can be various reasons to adjust taxes, he said, "if you're asking strictly on the question of what is likely to contribute to maximum economic growth on average, then clearly tax reductions, which reflect lower marginal rates, will in the view of most economists be the appropriate direction in which we ought to go." Bush originally suggested the
package as a way to return excess tax money to Americans. Now, citing dwindling economic growth, he has said he may accelerate the program to ensure that the country does not slip into recession.
Greenspan endorsed t h i s approach, saying while the tax program would come too late by the time it gets through Congress to prevent a downturn, it would help ensure a sustainable recovery.
Greenspan: comments aid Bush's tax-reduction plan
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"Should current economic weakness spread beyond what appears likely, having a tax cut in place may, in fact, do noticeable good," he said.
Previously, the Fed chairman had expressed a preference for using projected surpluses to pay down the national debt. Greenspan said he still believes debt reduction is the best use for the extra revenue, but government estimates project more than enough surplus funds to pay off the debt before the end
of the decade and still cut taxes.
of the decade and still cut taxes.
"I must say, I never expected to see the day where I would be talking about anything other than reducing the debt."
Greenspan said. "I'm running into the tyranny of zero, which is where you can't reduce (the debt) any more. And so, have my views changed? Yes, they've changed. They have to change. I see no alternative to that."
Bush was quick to praise Greenspan's tax-cut support, as were other Republicans.
"I was pleased to hear Mr. Greenspan's words. I thought they were measured, just right," Bush said. "He recognizes that we need good monetary policy and sound fiscal policy to make sure that the economy grows."
The president added: "I don't think Alan Greenspan was supporting any particular plan. I don't think he was going to the Hill to say, well, President Bush has got the right plan. I felt like he was speaking policy in general."
Many Democrats, who have criticized Bush's $1.6 trillion package as too large and economically risky, said Greenspan dispointed them.
"I'm your friend, ... but in all candor you shock me with your statement," State Sen. Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., told Greenspan during the hearing.
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's purse, keys, $200 and Abercrombie and Fitch gift card were stolen between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Saturday from a bar in the 1300 block of Ohio Street, lawrence police said. The items were valued at $500.
A KU employee's electronic equipment, CDs and VCR were stolen Tuesday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from his residence in the 1900 block of Hillview Road, Lawrence police said. The items were valued at $3,960.
ON CAMPUS
The KU Running and Jogging Club will meet for its daily run at 4:30 p.m. today at the oak tree at the east entrance of Robinson Center.
The KU Traditional Karate Club will practice from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at room 207 in Robinson Center. Call Rachel Fuller at 312-1990.
KU Baha'i Club will meet from 7 to 9 Monday night at the Regionalist Room on the fifth-floor of the Kansas Union. Call Justin Hermann at 830-8912.
Black Student Union will meet at 7:30 Monday night at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call Courtney Bates or Cassandra Young at 844-3984.
■ KU Greens will meet at 8 Monday night at Alcove C in the Kansas Union. Call Sarah
Hoskinson at 838-9063 or Galen Turner at 838-3498.
The International Film Series will present "The Wild will Carry us" at 7 Monday night at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Call 864.SHOW.
Applications for LeaderShape Institute, which will be March 18 to 23, are due Friday, Feb. 2. Applications can be picked up in the Student Organizations and Leadership Development Center, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Dean of Students, the Department of Student Housing, the Student Development Center, the Student Union Activities office and online at www.ukans.edu/~olctr. Call Rueben Perez at 864-4861.
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