University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY July 2, 1992
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WORLO WRAP Economy improving WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite recent signs of renewed weakness, many analysts believe the economy will not stall out later this year as it did in the second half of 1991. "There were a number of warning signs that the strong post-Gulf War gains of las t year would be difficult to sustain: debt burdens were oppressive, income gains were nonexistent and consumer confidence was still depressed," according to a summary of the survey by Cahners Economics in Newton, Mass. "These problems are still with us today, but their severity — and, therefore, the likelihood that they can effectively stall the recovery — has diminished significantly," it continued.
Insurance company to lay off 4,800
Nigh takes office New president keeps plans silent; voices support for bond issue By Allen Norbury Staff Writer
He served as Lieutenant Governor for 16 years. He was the only Oklahoma Governor to serve two consecutive terms. Now, he's President — of the University of Central Oklahoma. George Nigh began his term as president Wednesday replacing former president Bill Lillard who led the university for 17 years. Nigh's opening remarks were praise for Lillard. "We want to build upon the foundation that Lillard left us. We know we have the opportunity to move forward, because he left the university in such good shape; out of debt — 15,000 enrollment." Nigh is still keeping quiet about future plans for the university, though. "I'm not at liberty to say. I don't want to be premature on something that will not pass," he said. But that doesn't mean Nigh doesn't have any ideas. "This past week various faculty, administration and I went on a retreat at
Deer Creek Farms and spent two days in intense discussion with three off campus facilitators to conduct workshops on teamwork, goal setting and talking about what the mission for the university should be. But
even in the retreat we didn't look into specific issues," Nigh said. "In that think-tank session it always came up that we need more adequate resources and more money for building programs and
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Aetna Life & Casualty say it will eliminate 4,800 jobs, or 10 percent of its work force, by the end of 1993. Virtually all the cuts will be made through layoffs. The move is expected to boost profits and save the company about $200 million a year. Analysts said the Aetna is responding to increased competition, regulatory pressure and real estate losses. Last year Aetna disclosed that roughly 20 percent of its $23 billion real estate portfolio was considered troubled.
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sive in support of its passage because higher education in general in Oklahoma needs this money. It's not as much as we hoped for." Nigh is ready to be president he says. "It's time for me to do a lot of ground work and there is a lot to cover. If I want this university to pull together, I have to be one of those that pulls." V
Two teenagers face hearings in arson case By Allen Norbury Staff Writer
Peacekeepers shot SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Three U.N. peacekeepers were shot and slightly wounded today on their first day of guarding Sarajevo's airport against warring factions in Bosnia's civil war. In Washington, a Pentagon spokesman said that the United States is prepared to put U.S. Air Force and Navy combat air patrols over Yugoslavia to protect an international relief mission en route to Sarajevo. There is no plan to "put U.S. forces on the ground," spokesman Pete Williams told reporters.
classroom space. This university is in need of more classrooms and laboratories," he said. At the next Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges meeting, July 16 in Tahlequah, Nigh will be taking his specific recommendations to those regents for approval. "Another reason why I don't want to announce my recommendations," Nigh said. "It would upset the regents if I announce future plans, and I am not sure if they will approve them anyway." Nigh also commented on the $7.7 million bond money allocated to UCO by the legislature to be voted on this fall. "I'm disappointed in the allocation of funds by the legislature, but I plan on being very aggres-
Dr. Dean Hyde instructs children in UCO's Children's Art Program for the Summer. The program was held in conjunction with the Crayola Dream-Makers IV Regional Exhibition. See related story, page 5.(Photo by Mark Zimmerman)
Preliminary hearings for two Edmond teenagers accused in the April 20 arson and murder of University of Central Oklahoma professor Gerhard Kallienke ended Tuesday in Oklahoma County Juvenile Court. According to information from Associate District Judge Nan Patton, who is judging the case, said the trial date for adult certification of Shariell Brisby, 13, is set for July 7 while 16-year-old Jacqueline James, who is certified as an adult will have a reverse certification trial July 20. Testimony from the hearings show prosecutors claiming the two teens traded sex for money. In addition, they claim the teens poured lighter fluid over Kallienke, who was passed out on the floor, and set fire to the house. V
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