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Worker's wages rise faster than inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — American workers' wages, salaries and benefits rose 3.5 percent in the year ended March 31, slightly faster than the rate of overall inflation, the government said Tuesday. The Labor Department said the increase in its Employment Cost Index, considered one of the best gauges of wage inflation pressures, slowed from the 4 percent increase a year earlier. Consumer prices rose 3.1 percent during the 12 months ended March 31.
Marines leave Somalia; U.N. to take control MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The la.st tape of the American anthem bad already shipped out. So Marine Lance Cpl. David Ellinghausen sang "The S tar-Spangled Banner" live as the Mogadishu operation was handed over to Pakistan. Monday's ceremony came days before the United Nations takes full control of the country from Washington. The U.S.-led coalition came ashore Dec. 9 to help in the distribution of aid to the starving and sick caught in the country's civil war. Some 350,000 people died last year in Somalia from famine and disease. Next week — possibly Tuesday — the United Nations is expected to assume overall operational control, and start the mammoth task of rebuilding war-torn Somalia. More than 4,000 Pakistani troops are in Somalia.
Crayfish endangered LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The cave crayfish, known to live in only two caves in northwestern Arkansas, was officially listed as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It was not immediately known what effect the listing, published in the Federal Register Tuesday, would have on plans for a $145 million regional airport near the Benton County town of Highfill. The airport' s master plan is under review by the Federal Aviation Administration. The federal Endangered Species Act requires federal agencies to ensure that activities they fund, authorize or carry out do not jeopardize an endangered species. See World Wrap, page 11
The Student Voice Since 1903
THURSDAY April 29, 1993
Pick up gowns; time to raduate University of Central Oklahoma graduation ceremonies approach as graduating seniors are preparing to take their last finals. Graduation rental gowns can be picked up now through April 30 at the University Center bookstore. Masters and bachelors hoods and gowns can be bought for $12.50 or rented at no charge. If gowns are rented, they must be returned immediately after the graduation ceremonies. Commencement exercises for all four colleges will beheld at Hamilton Fieldhouse next week. Graduates need to meet south of Old North tower an hour before their graduation time. Pictures can be taken here before the excercises begin. Exercises for the College of Education will be held at 7 p.m. May 7. The College of B usiness Administration's commencement will be at 10 a.m. May 8, followed by the College of Liberal Arts at 1 p.m. and Math and Science at 4 p.m. Different from last year, undergraduates names will be called out as they cross the stage.
No room for error This banner, hung during last Thursday's Earth Day celebration,
clearly explains where to put the trash. (Photo by Wes Hale)
Library named for Boren By Kelly Hochenauer Guest Writer U.S. Senator David L. Boren is part of Oklahoma's history. As governor of Oklahoma and as a United States Senator, Boren has served Oklahoma with pride. In an effort to recognize Boren's efforts and accomplishments, the Nigh Institute of State Government at the University of Central Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries will name the planned archives library at UCO the David L. Boren State Archives Library. UCO President George Nigh said, "We wanted to name this library for Sen. Boren because he has been a major player in Oklahoma's history. He is respected throughout the state and the country as a public servant and a scholar. He and his family have given greatly to our state. This is one
small way to say thank you." "Sen. Boren has been a teacher, Rhodes Scholar, State Legislator, governor and now a U.S. Senator. It is very fitting that we recognize his commitment to Oklahoma," Nigh added. The new library will house state archives currently stored in the crowded state library near the capitol. Nigh Institute Director Carl Reherman said the new 40,000 square-foot library will be the state-of-the-art with temperature and humidity controls. "All the historical documents dating back to statehood will be stored here. Among those are papers from governors, attorney generals and the Oklahoma Supreme Court," said Reherman. The library will be staffed by employees of the State Department of Libraries and a rental contract has been negotiated. Reherman said the library will be part of
The Nigh Institute of State Government, to be built south of the existing University Center. "We wanted the documents on campus. It is an important research center and will play a major role in our proposed master's in public administration program." Reherman said the proposed MPA program would be one of only a handful of MPA programs in the country focusing on state and local government. "We would be the only school in the country to have a state archives library at our fingertips for students to use in research." Construction is scheduled to begin in March 1994 with estimated completion in March of 1996. Working on the building will be HTB/ Glover, Smith, Bode, Inc., MNT Architects, Inc., White Engineering Associates, Inc. and Persons-Howell Engineering Inc.