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Escaped mental patient sought VINITA, Okla. (AP)-Questions arose over a pass given to an Eastern State Hospital mental patient who had previously escaped for three weeks. Clyde Powell, 32, failed to return to the Vinita hospital Wednesday after being granted a pass to visit his brother. Powell was ruled insane after killing his mother and cutting out her heart in 1985. Powell left the hospital in August and was recaptured in Sacramento, Calif. where he married Connie Tuhn, a former Eastern State patient who was released two days before his escape. "I would just about put two and two together and say that they're together again," Sheriff Bob Cates said. "There's no telling where they're at or which way they're headed."
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By Sam Powell Editor in Chief The thrill of being Miss Black Oklahoma was gone for Sherita Rochelle Montgomery when she resigned June 29, after reigning less than two weeks. Montgomery, a University of Central Oklahoma (formerly Central State University) senior, was apprehended by Oklahoma City Police June 13 at Dillard's department store in Crossroads Mall. Police reports show she was transported to the Oklahoma City jail and charged with larceny of merchandise. Montgomery said she was not pleased with the way her arrest was reported in the July 4 edition of The Black Chronicle, an Oklahoma City newspaper. "All that was in the Chroni-
cle was not true, and I've talked to my lawyer about it," Montgomery said. Montgomery, competed in the Miss Black Oklahoma Pageant June 15 as Miss Black CSU even though she was first runner-up. She represented the university because the reigning Miss CSU, Sonya Carter, is not a resident of Oklahoma and was therefore ineligible to compete for Miss Black Oklahoma. Civil rights activist and Miss Black Oklahoma Pageant Director Clara Luper said she was aware Montgomery had resigned but she (Luper) was not aware of the reasons behind Montgomery's decision. Kycia Johnson, the first runner-up, became the current Miss Black Oklahoma upon Sherita R. Montgomery receives awards for first runnerMontgomery's resignation. up in the Miss CSU pageant. She won Miss Black OklaJohnson is also Miss Langston homa, but later resigned. (Photo by Paul McEntire) University. V
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TULSA, Okla. (AP)-Five academic exchange programs with Soviet Union and Eastern European schools will be offered in the fall at the University of Tulsa, officials announced last week. Programs in business management, the petroleum industry and history will join with Moscow State University, Zelenograd Business School near Moscow, Bucharest University in Romania and the Universities of Veszprem and Miskolo in Hungary.
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Nigh seeking UCO presidency BULLETIN-- Former governor George Nigh became the first person to throw his hat in the ring when he announced his candidacy for president of the University of Central Oklahoma, Tuesday. The position comes open when President Lillard retires June 30, 1992. University officials said potential candidates may include former gubernatorial candidate Vince Orza, Southeastern State University President Larry Williams, Northeastern State University President Roger Webb and Rose State College President Larry Nutter.
Fireworks light up the night sky during the July 4 celebration at the University of Central Oklahoma. (Photo by Khalid Awang)
The University of Central Oklahoma Student Senate Activities Director Joaquin Stevens has been selected to serve on the steering committee of the south central region of the National Association of Campus Activities(NACA). NACA is an organization that showcases entertainment acts at spring and fall conferences. Campus representatives are able to view and assess the acts before committing campus money. "At each conference there are showcases of different entertainment acts and the delegates get to watch, so before
you commit your activity dollar you're able to see if this person is talented or not," Stevens said. "We try to provide anything activity-wise. It can be entertainment or educational," Stevens said. Stevens was selected for the NACA steering committee, from among 18 candidates. He co-serves with a delegate from another regional campus. "It's pretty competitive," Stevens said. The NACA steering cornmittee decides, among other things, budget, NACA recommendations and NACA guidelines. UCO has been a member
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Weight room policy changes will affect hours of operation if graduate assistants are not hired to meet new requirements.
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Dusty, the University of Central Oklahoma's famous radio cat has gone to that great broadcast in the sky.
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Name game he University of Central Oklahoma flag has been raised, the marque has been changed and the new alma mater has been sung, so why don't we feel any different?
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It may be the change was made too gradually. After all we have known this was coming for over a year. It could be because things really did not change very much. All the UCO vehicles still have CSU nameplates. The CSU stationary will be around until it is used up, and CSU memorabilia is still available. The name change did gamer some political attention. Gov . Walters declared July 1, UCO Day, but did not show up for the flag raising, which was no big surprise. Edmond Mayor Randel Shadid did attend but proclaimed UCO "an abnormal university in an abnormal city," whatever that means. It might be better if the new name was more discriptive. The University of Commuting Oklahomans, or Commuter State University might be more appropriate. We could even replace the Broncho with a Yugo. Whatever the reasoning for changing to UCO, it is hoped we get more mileage from the new name than we did from the previous five.
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resident Bush has nominated his choice for a new Supreme Court justice in near record time. It is also painfully clear he continues to attempt to stack the court with conservative republican clones of himself. Explaining the selection of Judge Clarence Thomas, Bush cited the Washington jurist's vast experience. The fact is Thomas served less than a year on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, District of Columbia. He has no previous judicial experience at all. Bush insists he has not discussed specific issues, including abortion or quotas, with Thomas. Bush said he only considered whether Thomas would "faithfully interpret" the Constitution and try not to make laws from the bench. If you believe that you would buy a beach house in Arizona. In Thomas' favor he is black, and there should be a black on the Supreme Court. However, he may be facing the mother of all nomination battles.
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Steve Lewis explains HB 1017 I ater _d this year, Oklahomans will have the opportunity to vote on the 1990 Education Reform Bill, known as House Bill 1017. As principal author of the bill, I want to share with you the reasons that I support 1017 just as strongly now as I did when it was signed into law. HB 1017 was the response to a crisis that existed in Oklahoma's educational system. The bill attempts to address the problems that led to that crisis by meeting three goals. The first is to actually define a quality education. This will be accomplished when a new curriculum based on skills including math, science, foreign language, writing and computer literacy is in place. Before 1017, hundreds of schools were operating with an inadequate curriculum in at least one of these areas. Second, the bill provides the structure and resources our schools will need to provide that quality education, including accreditation and academic standards, lower class sizes, tackling the drop-out problem by providing programs for "at risk" children, increasing teacher's salaries to attract and keep our very best teachers, requiring attendance for all students, requiring school board
members who set the standards for the schools to have a high school education and by providing the tools, such as better textbooks and computers necessary for teaching. Finally, the bill makes schools accountable by establishing better evaluation procedures to determine how students, teachers and schools are doing in accomplishing their goals. Schools not meeting academic and curriculum standards will lose their accreditation and be closed, but only after being given the opportunity to improve. That's what the bill does. But why are some people opposed to it? The most vocal opponents of 1017 are the Stop New Taxes group and the Oklahoma Taxpayers Union. For these two organizations the name says it all. Their number one priority is to repeal the taxes 1017 put into place over a year ago. Improving our educational system and providing a good education for our children are secondary to them. So, are the reforms worth the money they cost? No one likes to pay taxes, and for the most part government must learn to do more with less. But, the fact is that Oklahoma's educational system was seriously underfunded and some of the reforms
necessary for improving it cost money. We must look past the simple rhetoric of the naysayers and realize that to rank near the bottom of all states in categories like per pupil expenditure, teacher pay and test scores is not good enough. We must give our children the tools to compete in todays world. Our state must have a quality educational system that will attract business, not drive it away. We must understand that a few dollars spent today to give a child the educational foundation he needs to carry him to graduation is a good investment when compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars drop-outs cost our state each year. The real question is whether we want a small tax cut at the expense of our children's future. This vote on HB 1017 presents an opportunity and a challenge to Oklahoma, to its communities and to each of us to make Oklahoma's future brighter. I trust that we will accept that challenge, keep the gains we have made with HB 1017 and continue to light the way for our children and our grandchildren. —Steve Lewis One of the authors of HB 1017.
Paying tuition plus more tuition? e evening you are sitting in our living room watchng your favorite television show when there is a knock at your door. Upon answering the door you find the manager of your local supermarket. He apologizes for being there but says he must collect an extra amount from you because some of the items purchased last week have gone up in price. Sound absurd? Maybe so, but this is the same principle being
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our money interest free. Coming at us again is not right. Although an increase may be warranted and necessary, making students pay the prices, not in effect at enrollment, is not right. I may end up paying the extra amount, but not without a fight. A lawsuit is a possibility based on breach of contract. The fight has just begun. —Bill Brown
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Program seeks fitness equipment By Tina Northcutt
Student Writer
The students of the University of Central Oklahoma's Fitness Testing Program may not be able to keep pace with programs at sister universities if the Human Performance Lab is not expanded, said Homer Coker, health, physical education, recreation and dance department chair. "Many of our sister institutes have fully computerized equipment that gives you a computer readout. We must manually feed our information into the computer," said Phil Ball, H&PE associate professor and lab director. "We are not able, under present circumstances, to give them (P.E. majors) experience with equipment in modern facilities," Ball said. The lab contains two automated
treadmills, a variety of heart rate monitors, bicycle odometers, underwater weighing equipment and other machines that measure vital capacity and pulmonary functions. "We're using a combination of equipment. We're striving for 20th century state-of-the-art and we're almost out of the 20th century," Coker said. The estimated cost of remodeling is $3,000 and the total for additional equipment is $1,244. Students or faculty members can make an appointment with Ball to be tested. They must sign a waiver of consent and may be asked to obtain a doctor's recommendation if Ball feels it is necessary, Coker said. "We must have a larger facility and an individual with certification responsible for the lab and Wellness Program," Coker said.
UCO policy changes; weight room at risk By Tina Northcutt
Student Writer
The use of the University of Central Oklahoma's weight room is in jeopardy if graduate assistants are not hired to meet the requirements of a university policy, said Homer Coker, health, physical education, recreation and dance department chair. A UCO building security policy, which went into effect June 1, says students are authorized to be in a building after lock-up if under direct supervision of a faculty or state employee. "It's a good policy. It could save the university from suffering a lawsuit, but it will cut down on the use of the facility," Coker said. Charles Johnson, administrative assistant vice-president, said the policy is changeable and the university will be as flexible as possible. "We want to recognize that we have an educational process to carry out," Johnson said. "We're not trying to create problems or be
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critical of anyone. We're just trying to be responsible." In the past, twelve sections of weight lifting have been offered each semester, but this fall six sections, with 36-40 students in each, will be offered to better utilize personnel, Coker said. The weight room is open after class for faculty, students and staff with a student employee supervising, however, with the new policy the H&PE department must hire an additional faculty member to supervise the facility. Coker said the student supervisor helps people use the equipment and develops exercise programs. Johnson said he plans to meet with the supervisors of campus services who will need facilities open after hours, such as the weight room, newspaper, yearbook, radio station, television station and computer labs, to try to meet their needs. Johnson said he hopes to have a supervisor present when the facilities are in operation, but he said he is not familiar with the needs of each area. V
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Candidates for citizenship receive the oath Salute to Citizenship celebration, July 3. of naturalization during the Nigh Insitute's (Photo by Daniel Smith)
Candidates become United States citizens at the Nigh "Salute to Citizenship" celebration By Robert Barry
Student Writer
The University of Central Oklahoma Dixieland Jazz Band kicked off the Nigh Institute's "Salute to Citizenship" celebration at the University Center Ballroom last Wednesday. UCO President Bill Lillard, Edmond Mayor Randel Shadid and Corporation Commissioner J.C. Watts welcomed the crowd, and UCO Foundation President Randy Ross presented a license plate to Lillard reading 001-UCO. Guest speaker Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Marion Opala, a naturalized citizen, said there are two ways to gain citizenship. "You either gain citizenship by birth or by gift," Opala said. "When you receive citizenship by gift, all you owe this country is common constitutional values."
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After the oath, Mavis Eleonora Tetteh, a UCO student receiving citizenship, said she decided to become a citizen about two and a half months ago because her husband is a citizen, but she said she was nervous. "I felt like all eyes were on me," said Tetteh. "My legs were shaking." V
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Terminator 2 opens with hype By Barbara Howry
Managing Editor
Opening last week was the much anticipated sequel 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day," which is being hyped as the most expensive movie ever made. In 1984 writer/director James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger combined their talents to create a motion picture that has been called a modern sciencefiction classic, "The Terminator." The film told the story of a futuristic cyborg sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor, an unsuspecting participant in a monumental struggle. The cyborg had to eliminate Sarah before she could give birth to a son who would lead the human resistance against the machines. In 'The Terminator," the cyborg failed in its mission. Now in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," a more deadly terminator (Robert Patrick) has been sent back with orders to kill Sarah's son while he is still a child. Sarah (Linda Hamilton) and her son John (Edward Furlong) do not have to face this terrifying stalker
alone. To protect the boy, the human resistance has sent a terminator (Schwarzenegger) programmed to defend John. "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" reunites James Cameron, as
director, with stars Schwarzenegger and Hamilton to continue the saga of humankind's struggle to defeat the genocidal machines. The decision to make the sequel was not arrived at alone, Cameron said. "Arnold was always a very strong force in trying to get the sequel made," Cameron said. "Everything about the first `Terminator' lent itself to a sequel," Schwarzenegger said. "Terminator 2" took a little over 12 months to complete from the day Cameron presented his first rough draft script. After a tight three-month preproduction period, six grueling months of principal photography commendced in Oct. 1990. Shooting throughout California, this movie combined the efforts of over 1,000 people. Locations included the Terminal Isl4nd Freeway in Long Beach, where grips and electri-
The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger), John (Edward Furlong), are linked in a Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and son, struggle to survive in Terminator 2. cians were strung over 10 miles to light a night chase; an abandoned steel mill in Fontana, where the intense heat and light of a working mill were recreated; and an empty office building, where a team of pyrotechnicians staged one of the largest police shootouts in cinematic history. V
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The sequel, "Problem Child 2" opened last week offering "Problem Child" fans a continued look at the life of Junior and his surrogate father Ben, played by John Ritter. Returning from the first film along with Ritter are Michael Oliver playing Junior, Amy Yasbeck, producer Robert Simonds, and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. New cast members are "Saturday Night Live" alum Laraine Newman and Ivyann Schwan. Director Brian Levant makes his feature film debut in the Universal Pictures production. "Problem Child 2"begins with Junior and Ben moving to Mortville where dad finds himself the center of attention to the town's abundant supply of single women. Junior begins school and meets his match in a girl named Trixie, the daughter of the school nurse.
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Radio cat signs off By Jeanette McAmis Staff Writer
T. S. Elliott wrote, "The whole world exists for a cat's amusement," and for Dusty, the Communication Building was his world. Dusty, the large gray and white feline, often referred to as, radio cat, died of unknown causes June 27. "Dusty just wandered up one day in the fall of 1985 and adopted us," said Jim Briscoe, University of Central Oklahoma's KCSC radio announcer. Between classes, Dusty could often be found in the company of students. "Dusty always knew when class was about to get out, and he'd go stretch out on the sofa," said Tom Anderson, KCSC station manager. KCSC Production Director Dave Stanton said, "He'd park in a conspicuous spot and wait for the students and their attention." Around the Communication Building, Dusty was known as a very courteous fellow who respected everyone.
"Dusty had a sort of leadership status," Anderson said. "He was an inspiration to the whole staff." Stanton remembers doing the 5 p.m. news one evening with Dusty. "Whenever I'd pause Dusty would meow just like it was his job. After I was through, people called in and said how much they enjoyed the cat." Dusty frequently was seen sleeping in some odd and seemingly uncomfortable spots. "He'd curl up in our letter basket," said Tim Ray, news bureau director. "And that was always the 'in' basket," added Linda Jones, communication/publication director. In the radio station Dusty could be found draped over the record racks and once he was even caught napping in the ceiling. "You know animals and their humans take on similar characteristics," Briscoe said. "Well Dave and that cat had something special. One day Dave and the cat were sitting outside looking into the wind. They even looked alike." V
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By Jeanette McAmis Staff Writer .11 This planet is in real trouble and it's going to take all of us doing what we can to save it," said Joyce Mounce, administration vice president at the University of Central Oklahoma. Over three years ago; Mounce began exploring possible ways for the UCO to become energy efficient and help the environment. "It took an enormous amount of time, about 1 1/2 years, before we were able to even sign a contract to get started. We had to follow what the state law allows," Mounce said. After compiling data from engineers and energy specialist, UCO signed a contract with Johnson Controls for an energy management program. The energy program which covers all phases of electrical consumption, including heating, air
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CSU prof visits South America By David Meadows Student Writer
On a recent visit to the University of Uruguay in Montevideo, Harald Otto Schweizer, sociology assistant professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, gained a new perspective on educational systems. Schweizer said the educational environment in Montevideo wasshocking and depressing because the government lacks money, therefore, education is the last place to receive it. In addition to supporting the administrative aspects of the education system, the Uruguayan government also pays tuition, Schweizer said. "That means it (education) is on a low list of priorities," he said. "What we have here(United States) is we pay some amount of University of Central Oklatuition and then the state pays homa Assistant Professor some. Schweizer found conditions "By looking at countries like very different from those in that(Uruguay) and the American system, I realized governments He said he asked where the socan't possibly fund the universi- ciology department was and no ties ideally, like they should, out one appeared to know. After a of just taxpayer's money. There long search he said he met the sohas to be someone else who's put- ciology chairman and that the ting in money, like the student," chairman was puzzled why anyhe said. one would want to visit the sociolA big problem with the univer- ogy department. sity was the neglect of the faciliThe chairman talked about low ties, said Schweizer. salaries, poor working conditions "It was shocking. When I went and the large number of students into the main university building enrolled, Schweizer said. there were fliers stuck everywhere He said faculty members make on the walls and billboards. It was less than $300 a month. totally disorganized and not Schweizer said the university is clean," he said.
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American education on his recent trip to Uruguay. (Photo by Harald Otto Schweizer) spread throughout the capital city and the buildings appeared to be in shambles, excluding the main administration building. Classrooms were dimly lit and had 70-80 chairs, with no writing supports that were falling part. Approximately 80,000 students attend the university, with only 700 students majoring in sociology. "The University of Central Oklahoma is a great place to work and study," Schweizer said. V
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UCO grad training in minors Harrel working his way up pro baseball ladder By Bill Kramer
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Minor league baseball pro Greg Harrel dreams of someday being promoted to the majors, but he'll never don pinstipes and cleats. Harrel is working his way up the minor league ladder as a trainer. A 1986 University of Central Oklahoma (then CSU) graduate, Harrel is in his sixth year as a
trainer for the Texas Rangers organization and his fourth year with the Tulsa Drillers of the Double-A Texas League. But Harrel, 27, said he wants to move on to bigger and better things. "I love working for the Rangers organization, but I don't see any openings in the organization in the future," Harrel said. "Both of the guys up there (at Texas) now are
real young, so I may not get to stay with the Rangers if I want to make it to the majors." Harrel said he got his start as a student trainer at UCO because of the misfortune of a friend and the generosity of 11-year veteran UCO trainer Jeff McKibbin. "I had no athletic trainer's program where I went to high school (Duncan), so I had no experience," Harrel said. "But Jay
Vafa Ferdowsian works out on the Nautilus Friday from 2-9:30 p.m and Saturdayin the UCO weight room. The room is open Sunday from 1-5 p.m. (Photo by Khalid to students, faculty and staff Monday- Awang)
Brown preps for Olympic Games By Bill Kramer Sports Editor Fresh off one win, distance runner Wesley Brown has set his sights on another race. Brown, a senior journalism major at the University of Central Oklahoma, and two teammates won the Red Earth 8K triathalon last month in conjuction with the Red Earth festival. Now he is tuning up for the Olympic trials in April. The Hope, Ark., native announced he is training for a marathon in Portland, Ore., Sept. 30,
thanks to the sponsorship of the state T.A.C. Brown said the large sponsorships, such as Nike, are being taken up by foreign runners, forcing Americans to fend for themselves or find multiple sponsors. Brown, also known for being the former roommate of Al Joyner (Flo Jo's spouse), said the repeated reference by reporters to he and Joyner do not bother him. "It comes with the territory,: Brown said. "Al is a great athlete. His wife is a great athlete. And his sister (Jackie Joyner-Kersey) is a great athlete.
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UCO graduate Harrel said Drillers players receive $16 a day for meals and are payed a minimum monthly salary of $1,200. However, statistics show only two of 15 minor league players ever make it to the big leagues. Although he isn't sure what the figures are for minor league trainers who make it to the majors, Harrel said he is aware that he'll need a few breaks. "There's not much movement up (in the majors)," he said. "The odds are pretty much against me. On the positive side, if I get out of baseball, I can still use this experience for another job, unlike the baseball players, who would be out of a job." Harrel said his experiences have been enjoyable with the Drillers, but the artificial turf in Drillers Stadium provides potential problems for athletes, making his job tougher. " At first I kind of worried about the turf, but I haven't seen any serious injuries in the four years I've been here," he said. "The outfield turf is hard because it's getting old, and the outfielders often complain that their knees hurt during long homestands. It's like running on hard concrete, which isn't far from the truth." Harrel said his reflections of UCO are all good. "I really enjoyed my time there. Jeff (McKibbin) is the best trainer I ever worked with. He's kind of a role model," Harrel said. "I have more respect for him than anybody. V 51
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Heat kills inmates; suit filed SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)-Three Vacaville state prison inmates kept in the psychiatric, ward died of hypothermia one week after prisoner rights groups filed a lawsuit alleging 'medieval' care for mentally ill inmates. Found Wednesday in their cells were three men whose body temperatures had reached 108 degrees at the time of death, said Solano Coroner Jim O'Brien. The prisoners had been taking mood-altering drugs which elevate body temperatures. Prison officials said they provide showers, special hydrating fluids, ice and fans to inmates taking psychiatric drugs to offset their decreased tolerance to the 100-plus heat wave hitting much of California's Central Valley. "We have filed a number of health and safety grievances relating to situations like this. We're attempting to get standards for both cold and heat in the prisons. But management has been unresponsive," said Prisoners' Rights Union spokeswoman Pat McConahay. The inmates were serving sentences for endangering the elderly and assault with intent to commit oral copulation, manslaughter and committing a lewd act with a child.
Casey accused of side trip WASHINGTON (AP)-Reagan campaign manager William Casey abandoned his political duties in late July 1980 and traveled to London for a meeting of World War II history scholars. That much is known. What isn't known is whether the late Casey made a side trip to Madrid to strike a deal with Iran delaying release of the 52 American hostages held in Tehran, as alleged by an Iranian arms dealer. Arms dealer Jamshid Hashemi alleges that Casey was in Madrid in late July holding secret talks to prevent the U.S. hostages in Iran from being released until after election day. Historian Robert Dallek said Casey had a photograph taken with him in London the evening of July 28, 1980. Casey then spoke at a London conference the morning of July 29, 1980. It is a two-hour flight from London to Madrid. "Where he was before and after the conference I don't know, but he was in London," Dallek said. The inquiry follows allegations that the Reagan-Bush campaign dealt with Iran to avoid what it feared could be success by the Carter White House in securing release of the hostages prior to the 1980 election.
Computer giants bury hatchet NEW YORK (AP)-Former rivals Apple Computer and IBM made a pact Wednesday to swap prized technologies and jointly develop new machines in an effort to overcome complaints of the industry's incompatible standards and products. Analysts have said the pact is the business equivalent of the U.S.-Soviet friendship treaty for sharing military secrets. Apple Computer's loose, informal culture contrasts with the starchedshirt correctness at IBM, who once dismissed Apple as a minor competitive nuisance. Together the two control nearly half the world market for personal computers. Experts anticipate the union to provide a vastly expanded menu of easy-to-use computers, from laptops to large machines, available to consumers and businesses within a few years. Both companies have been recently hurt by a slower demand for computers and the recession. Both have announced workforce reductions and have offered cheaper machines.
Second attack prompts lawsuit OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)-A 15-year-old girl, who was kidnapped and raped last month by the same man who raped her at age nine and then was paroled in April, is suing the state and county for negligence. The $75 million civil suit claims prison officials promised to notify the girl's family before releasing Samuel Leon Barnett, who served six years of a 12-year sentence for raping the girl. Parole officers and police said the family never made a formal request to be notified. Barnett was arrested and charged with 14 counts of penetration with a foreign object, forcible oral copulation and kidnapping. The girl told police that Barnett and another man held her for seven hours and attacked her June 10. Barnett pleaded innocent; the other suspect is at large. The girl's attorney, Melvin Belli said, "It's utterly inexcusable and intolerable in a civilized society that the Department of Social Services and Corrections could have been so negligent to have let this dangerous man out."
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Workshop honors First Amendment By Kathy Karr Staff Writer To mark the 200th anniversary of the First Amendment, a workshop hosted by Freedom of Information Oklahoma Inc. will be held July 13 at the University of Central Oklahoma's University Center. Ralph Langer, The Dallas Morning News senior vicepresident and executive editor, will be the keynote speaker at Saturday's luncheon. Langer is director of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and president of the Associated Press Managing Editors Association. Also speaking at the workshop will be Attorney General Susan
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Loving, State Supreme Court Justice Marion Opala, State Secretary of Education Sandy Garrett, Associated Press photographer David Longstreath, Reporter's Committee executive director Jane Kirtley and others. The opening session begins at 10 a.m. and is followed at 11 a.m. by three sessions that will be held simultaneously. The topics of the sessions will be "You and the First Amendment," "Media Roadblocks" and "Positions of Trust." A panel discussion will be held in the afternoon concerning "Military Security Versus the Public's Right to Know." The workshop is co-sponsored by the Oklahoma Bar Association and UCO.
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Student continued from page 1 of the south central region of NACA for one year. The region includes Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. Stevens was also a recipient of a scholarship from NACA to a leadership academy at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The academy focuses on leadership and how it relates to campus activities, Stevens said. Stevens hopes to bring more activities to UCO's campus. "Now that people are paying more, they'll definitely want more activites. We're looking at possibly doing a coffeehouse series once a month," Stevens said. A coffeehouse series would offer entertainment acts in a clubtype atmosphere on campus. "We're going to try to use UCO talent and local talent to open for these acts," Stevens said. "I'm kind of excited about that." V
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