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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. 99, No. 67 (USPS 650-640)
PUBLISHED SINCE 1880 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANGARoo
Friday December 2,1988
Classified files may be barred in North's trial
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Reagan said yesterday that he would not pardon that elder Olive L. North but that "duty requires" his administration to block release of secret information from the North's trial on Iraq-contra charges.
"These are things that are national security secrets," he said. "This is something that from the very beginning we knew we would have to do."
Reagan commented in response to reporters' questions after his spokesman, Marlin Fitzwater, said disclosure of documents sought by North's lawyers for use in his defense would "state the highest order."
Reagan, questioned at the beginning of a meeting on trade issues in the Oval Office, said, "The things we work with us have things that duty requires, we block."
"We have indicated there are categories of information included in these documents which cannot be reported at any point." Fitwater told reporters.
He denied that the move was an attempt to sabotage North's trial and effort to destroy the building.
Asked whether he still believed, as he stated earlier this year, that North and former national security adviser John M. Poindexter would ultimately be found not guilty, the president said, "At this stage, I don't think I should comment on guilt or innocence or anything of this kind."
When asked whether this meant he would not grant pardons for North and Poindexter, he replied, "From the very beginning, I said that to consider a pardon would leave them under a shadow of guilt for the rest of their lives. I think we have to let the judicial process proceed."
Fitzwater said the White House has offered a briefing to U.S. District Judge Gurdon Gessel, who is schized and has been a trial, but has not received a response.
On June 27, Reagan responded to a question on the subject by saying, "I believe in the innocence of the two men who were murdered that established once and for all."
He said it was "up to the judge" to decide whether the classified material is relevant to North's defense and, if it is, whether or not the indictments against him should be dismissed.
With winter comes threat of mumps
Five cases confirmed in Lawrence
lives and developed immunity," Schnitker said.
Schnittert said students at secondary school age were the most susceptible to mumps, but college students could also contract the disease. Vaccination is given in one shot and may be administered by local physicians or the Douglas County Health Department.
"The vaccination is about 95 percent effective, but five percent of people who have been vaccinated may still get mumps."
Few college students will be able to dodge the common cold this winter, but there are other illnesses that are more common that could still catch up with them.
"Most people over 30 that were not immunized as children have been exposed to mumps earlier in their
Mumps is a glandular virus characterized by swelling of the parotid, or salivary gland. Swelling may occur on one or both sides of the throat, causing tenderness and discomfort in the mouth.
Kansas elementary schools require immunizations for diseases including mumps, but it is not mandatory in all states. Schnitter recommended that students be familiar with their immunization histories if they discovered symptoms that could indicate mumps.
Charles Yockey, physician for Student Health Services, said he was not aware of any KU students who thought they might have mumps.
Mumps is spread through direct contact, as are many cold-weather illnesses. Candye Wattley, a nurse for Student Health Services, said that the incubation period for the disease was two to three weeks from the first exposure to the development of symptoms.
Most students receive immunization for various diseases as small children but sometimes immunity is not complete and diseases such as mumps or measles may be contracted.
She said it was important to take vitamins and avoid becoming run down, because accelerated stress causes the body's defenses to disease.
By M. Meredith Ralph Kansan staff writer
"There really isn't any medication to take for mumps if you do get it." Waitley said.
Barbara Schnitzer, director of nures for the Douglas County Health Department, said that 61 cases of mumps-like symptoms had been diagnosed in this winter and that five of those cases had been confirmed as mumps.
Schnitker said that mumps did not
Please see MUMPS. p. 6, col. 3
KC officers investigate fire Arson expert 8 homicide detectives work on explosion co
The Associated Press
Arson expert, 8 homicide detectives work on explosion case
around the construction site. He said the descriptions appeared to match those given by the security guards
KANSAS CITY. Mo. — As police added two more members to the squad investigating the construction site explosion that killed six Kansas City firefighters, questions remained about whether fire officials should have had formal notification that explosives were stored there.
Ammonium nitrate stored in two trailers at the highway construction site near the Bannister Mall shopping center exploited early Tuesday morning, until killing the six firefighters and shutting windows up to 10 miles away.
Van Buskirk said there are now eight homicide detectives and one arson investigator working on the case, with the two added yesterday "because we got some additional leads last night."
Ammonium nitrate, used most commonly as a fertilizer, is also used in blasting after being mixed with diesel fuel. It is not on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of 366 "extremely hazardous substances," which must be reported to the EPA.
Capt. Gary Van Busirk, commander of the homeic unit investigating the case, said yesterday that two new weapons were on board "two well-built men prowling
However, an apparently little-known state law includes ammonium nitrate among numerous hazardous materials that should be reported to
state and local officials if kept in large quantities.
Dean Martin, an environmental emergency response specialist with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, said that in the case of ammonium nitrate, the law required it to be reported if there was 10,000 pounds at a work site. Police said there were also more chemical in one of the trailers that exploded, with 30,000 pounds in the other.
Mountain Plains had obtained a blasting permit from the city Public Works Department, and fire officials criticized the city engineer's office for not responding.
Meanwhile, Fire Chief Ed Wilson said that city lawyers were researching to see if a city fire code requirement for an explosives permit from the department required certain Plains Construction Co., which owned the explosives that blew up
The 1982 Uniform Fire Code gives the fire department authority to issue its own permits and regulate the use and kind of explosives used in the cell.
"No person shall possess, offer for sale, sell or display explosives or blasting agents at any location not authorized," issued by the chief, "the code says
Tuesday.
A memorial service will be held for the dead firemen at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.
Staton Breidenthal/KANSAN
Kansas. Mark Randall, Sean Alvarado and Milt Newton battle for a rebound in the first half of last night's 98-65 victory over Seattle at Allen Field House. The Jayhawks Ird only 42-31 at halftime, but a 19-6 run during the first six minutes of the second half put the game out of reach. Kansas plays Loyola-Chicago at 1:10 p.m. tomorrow at Allen Field House. Game coverage on page 9.
Jump ball
Bv James Farguhar
Minority groups work for growth
During the last two Black Student Union meetings, members have debated the merits of expanding voting rights to all BSU members, which, some say, would make the group more inclusive of newcomers.
Group leaders from each organization said that they were at a turning point.
At issue for BSU are possible constitutional changes.
Currently, the group's constitution provides voting rights to three representatives from about 20 student groups. The group is Black Gaursc or a black fraternity.
Kellee Paris, Omaha junior and BSU president, said that she advocated the change because unaffiliated students not given a voice in the group's affairs.
"I think a lot of people come to a meeting and feel left out," she said. "I think they don't come back at this time." It requires a legitimate part in what goes on.
Many BSU members oppose the proposal, which would require a person to register to vote five business days before a meeting, because a flood of newcomers could lead to warn vote tolls. Paris said.
In a pitch for compromise, restrictions were placed on voting rights.
"According to the compromise proposal, if you miss three consecutive unexecuted BSU meetings, which are too long, you can't vote for a vear." Paris said.
Eligible voting members will decide the issue at the next BSU meeting Dec. 12.
HALO also is increasing its role on this campus and across the state to improve responsiveness to Hispanic student needs, said Eilidio Valdez, Kansas City, Kan., junior and newly-elected president of HALO.
HALO has formalized its educational support network, including the addition of test files, study sessions and advising help during enrollment.
Two weeks ago, HALO officials met with Judith Ramaley, executive vice chancellor, and presented four proposals that, Valdez said, would increase Hispanic enrollment at the University.
They proposed:
■ Increased financial help for KU Hispanic students when they attend symposiums aimed at increasing Hispanic college attendance
- Increased help from HALO members in recruitment program in the Kansas City area coupled with financial financial help for those students.
■ Providing a KU hospitality room at the Barney Allis Hotel in Kansas City. Mo. during a nationwide workshop next summer for Hispanic leaders held in the Kansas City Four thousand Hispanic leaders are expected to attend the symposium.
A Hispanic leadership conference in February 1990 to be held at KU.
"The next step. Dr Ramaley said, was for us to submit a proposal and she would help us find corporateorship for the projects." Valdez said.
HALD's officers for next year are:
Jose Vasquez, Belton, Mo., freshman, vice president; Gina Valesa,
Kansas City, Kan., freshman, secretary; Shelly Fraga, Winfield freshman, treasurer; and Dania Morales. Overland Park junior, sergeant at arms.
Owen Le Beau, Eagle Butte, S.D. graduate student, said that even though the American Indian student group's first two meetings were this month, he was optimistic about its future.
"We had about 10 people at our last meeting, but I'm confident attendance will improve after word about the group get out." he said.
The group's next meeting is Thursday.
Jeffrey Johnston/KANSAN
Sign of the season
Santa assures Joshua Clower, 5, that a plate of chocolate chip cookies will weigh favorably in his bid for gifts. Santa greeted downtown patrons yesterday night.
Downtown's street-strolling Santa searching for the child in everyone
By Barbara Joseph
Kansan staff writer
On these crisp winter nights before Christmas, Santa strolls Massachusetts Street looking for kids and kids at-heart.
Last night he found plenty of those in the 800 block
One was a 5-year-old Seish Zitt of Lawrence, who was a little intimidated by Santa but still managed to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas.
"I want a big box," Josh said.
"That should be easy for us," she said.
Santa, looking as big and white-haired and even skewed as ever, gave Josh peppermint candy to the girls.
From now until before Christmas, Santa will stroll Massachusetts from Sixth to 11th streets. On weekends, he also will take up residence in his newly built house, now in front of First National Bank of Lawrence at Ninth and Massachusetts streets.
Santa, alias Paul Shackelford, Lawrence
resident, said a big item this year was computers. Even children below school age are requesting them. Others are requesting information in addition to gifts.
Seven-year-old Blake Hurd of Lawrence wanted to know where Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was. Santa had a quick answer.
"I can't ride a sled in this weather," Santa said, referring to the lack of snow. "I'll have to go."
"Hello." Santa called back.
That stumped Blake.
"I can't tell you that; it's a secret," Santa said.
Shaackoef has been playing Santa since the early 70s, when his twins were born. He even played in a basketball game.
Santa's appeal isn't limited to the children. The passenger of a car driving by opened the door and yelled out, "Hello, Santa."
Hello, Santa came back.
Another who walked by called out, "That's not the real Santa. The real Santa's at Bannister Mall (in Kansas City, Mo.)"
"I see the enjoyment in the children's eyes," he said. "They light up and just sparkle."
There are, however, hazards to the job—such things as gum in the beard, the beard being pulled off, crying children and full diapers. But that doesn't damen Shackelford's enthusiasm.
Santa is sponsored by the Downtown Lawrence Association Inc. as part of its Main Street Program, a national effort to bring life back to the country's downtown areas. The association has sponsored downtown Santas for almost 15 years, said Carolyn Church director.
Church said she was pleased with Shackelord's rendition of Santa. This is his second year as a priest.
"Paul really knows how to talk to the children and draw them out," she said. "He also goes to a day care."
Santa will walk downtown Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., Dec. 12-22, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 3-17; and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 4-18.