UN I V E R S I T Y D A I L Y K A N S A N Fridav. September 17. 1993 7 THE NEWS in brief WASHINGTON Kansas City, Wichita honored with national All-America City award Kansas City, Kan., and Wichita were among 20 cities nationwide honored as recipients of the All-America City award presented by President Clinton yesterday at the White House. The award, which is given each year by the National Civic League, recognizes cities whose residents have worked with businesses and the government to tackle social problems. Wayne E. Hedien, chairman and chief executive officer of Allstate Insurance Co., whose Allstate Foundation sponsors the All-America City Award program, said the award recognizes "community success stories." Kansas City, Kan. Mayor Joseph E. Steineger, attended the 15-minute ceremony. "The award ... holds special meaning for the residents of Wyandotte County because it represents the 'can-do' spirit that is becoming more contagious among our residents," Steinere said. Kansas City, Kan.-Wyandotte County was named an All America City in 1992. The city and county were included in yesterday's ceremony because there was no ceremony last year, said Robert Ross, public information officer for Kansas City, Kan. ("The award) is a public acknowledgement that the government with the support of its citizens can accomplish anything when we all work together." he said. Wichita Mayor Elma Broadfoot also was on hand for the ceremony honoring the city's selection as a 1993 All-America City. OSLO, Norway Hijackers seek asylum in Norway Authorities charged three hijackers yesterday who forced a Russian plane to fly from Azerbaijan to Norway but surrendered to seek political asylum. All 58 passengers and crew on board the Aeroflot Tu-134 were released unharmed when the suspects โ€” who claimed to be Iranian โ€” surrendered early yesterday. A fourth man, a Russian detained as a possible accomplice because he helped the three suspects communicate with the other passengers, was later released. If convicted in Norway of hijacking, the three suspects could face up to 21 years in prison, the Norwegian news agency NTB reported. The three men said they were Iranians and "started this to protest conditions in Iran," regional police chief Knut Austad said. "Why they picked Norway for asylum, we don't know vet." Justice Minister Grete Faremo said there was no sign the hijacking was related to Middle East issues or to Norway's role in arranging an historic agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. LOS ANGELES Justice may work slowly sometimes, but then Wally Tope isn't govy anywhere.. LOS ANGELES Man beaten in riot awaits trial The street evangelist was beaten into a coma during the Los Angeles riots 16 months ago. A pie chart over his bed in a San Fernando Valley convalescent home divides up his day; right side, left side; back two hours for each position. Tope, 54, who tried to stop people looting a Hollywood strip mall, is the last of about 1,800 riot injured still hospitalized. He also will be one of the last to have his story heard in court. Deputy District Attorney David Augh is prosecuting charges of attempted murder and aggravated mayhem against Fidel Ortiz, 21, and Leonard Sosa, 24. They have pleaded not guilty, but scheduling conflicts have stalled the trial and they remain in jail. Attorneys expect a scheduled opening Wednesday to be pushed back to a date between Thanksgiving and Christmas. CALCUTTA, India Mother Teresa hospitalized again Mother Teresa was in stable condition yesterday after doctors cleared a blocked blood vessel in her heart. The procedure was successful and the 83-year-old Roman Catholic nun was back in her room under close observation, the B.M. Birla Heart Research Institute said in a statement. Dr. Patricia Aubanel of the United States, Mother Teresa's cardiologist for the past two years, inserted a tiny balloon into the blood vessel and inflated it to expand the clogged vessel and ensure free flow of blood. This is the fourth time Mother Teresa has been in a hospital this year. She entered the hospital Monday but the operation was delayed when she developed a fever. Mother Teresa won the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize for dedicating her life to the world's poorest and most destitute people. WASHINGTON Tuition, fees increasing at colleges The American Association of State Colleges says tuition and fees at state colleges and universities is up 7.6 percent โ€” from $2,263 last year to $2,434 this year. But Wednesday's report said the pace of the rising prices has slowed. Costs in 1992 were 10.4 percent higher than the previous year and those 1991 costs, in turn, had been 13.6 percent higher than in 1990. "The fiscal crisis in the states is not over, but it's certainly easing up a bit," said association president James B. Appleberry. Room and board charges increased from an average of $3,374 in the fall of 1992 to $3,520 this fall. Compiled from The Associated Press. when Tom met the babe of his dreams during his summer vacation in Texas. The trouble started when they got their first phone bill. Tom and his roommate had a little altercation Now Tom's roomie wants to cut off the phone. Uncool. Lucky for Tom, he can go to The Time Machine and buy a "cash" calling card for $4.50 for 10 minutes of interstate long-distance. Or a 30-minute card for $9.90. Or he can skip cable for a month and get a 75-minute card for $24.75. After all a 75-minute card for $24.75. After all, it's more than 50% cheaper than using a payphone. And it's cool. It's Time to TALK!* "cash" calling cards. It's about time. 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