8 Thursday, April 12, 1990 / University Daily Kansan JAYHAWKER YEARBOOK is now taking applications for Executive Staff positions - Editor - Assistant Editor - Photo Editor - Business Manager You may pick up applications at: 400 Kansas Union School of Journalism, rm.200 SUA office Applications are due April 14 by 4:00 p.m.at any of the above locations Sign language can be offered as Regents foreign language By Rod Griffin Kansan staff writer TOPEKA-Ken Clark, a teacher at the Kansas School for the Deaf, called the signing of two bills yesterday by Gov. Mike Hayden the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Kansas. "What is happening will not help deaf people alone but will help hearing people as well," he said. One bill recognizes American Sign Language as an official language in Kansas and will allow it to be offered as a foreign language elective at Board of Regents meetings. It will also provide credit for the class will be left to the individual institutions. "We have already had several students at the University of Kansas call and ask how it could be worked out," said Gerry Buckley, director of the Gauldau Regional Center at Johnson County Community College. "I think Kansas '90 Legislature we are going to see an interest grow." "It does stimulate interest in an area that students otherwise may not be attracted to," he said. Socialism has not failed, prof says By Curtis Knapp Kansan staff writer John Ferraro, associate dean of allied health at the University of Kansas Medical Center, said he could see no reason the University would not offer the course. Shaffer, who also is a professor of economics, said socialism was an economic system and should not be synonymous with a dictatorship. He warned against common delusions of capitalism. "I believe it is wrong to convey the impression that we have been conveying, that we are so wonderfully good, so perfect, and they are so bad and evil," Harry Shaffer, professor of Soviet and East European studies, told about the University for Forum at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Aurea Road, New York, democratic, and they are not all evil and undemocratic." Although recent changes in socialist countries have been necessary, socialism should not be viewed as a failure, a KU professor said yesterday. "If you want real freedom and democracy, you've got a capitalist system," Shaffer said. "This is wrong." Shaffer discussed the history of the Soviet Union since the revolution of 1917. He said that nation changed from a population of illiterate peasants to a world industrial power second only to the United States. He said people should note the Depression of the 1930s and the simultaneous success of socialism in the Soviet Union as proof that capitalism is not a panacea and socialism is not a failure. He also emphasized that the United States adopted social programs toward the end of the Depression such as social security and welfare. He said the Soviet Union produced about 1 percent of the industrial output of the world in 1921. Today the Soviet Union produces 20 percent. "I don't see how such a system can be called an economic failure," Shaffer said. "Under its economic system, the Soviet Union has accomplished quite a bit." Michael Palij, a Lawrence resident who came to the United States 40 years ago from the Ukraine, said he thought Shaffer's views were insulting. "It is paradise here," Palij said. "I know the life here, and I know how it is over there." WAHLE 2108 West 27th (N. of Wal-Mart) VOTARE 843-8467 早蛋 VOTES Beauty at your fingertips Paid for by Real Representation Froida Pirzad Bocky's Hairstylist would like to introduce Fredrick Dwilow 1 Full Set of Sculptured Nails Reg. $45.00 New '40** our new advanced call technology. She comes to us from Artozza with 5 years of experience as advantage of her introductory offer For appointment, call 843-8467. Offers good thru April 投票 1 Manicure with Therapeutic Wax Ren $19.00 VOTEZ Now $1700 1 Pedicure with Therapeutic Wax Reg. $30.00 New **25**th VOTA 请投票 Smith & Wessons Tonight! 25¢ Draws & 50¢ Well Drinks 18 & Up Admitted 623 Vermont 843-0689