FEATURE
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T HE October 11 ,1990
VISTA
Vol. 89, No. 15
Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
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VP supports Price By Mark Schlachtenhaufen
Staff Writer
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SAUDI ARABIA (AP)—The sands of the Saudi desert are chewing through helicopter parts much faster than expected, cans ing problems for U.S. anti-tank Apaches and Cobras, Army offic4 ers say. The helicopters belong to the 24th Mechanized Division's air brigade of Ft. Stewart, Ga., which holds some of the most forward positions of the growing U.S. force in northeastern Saudi Arabia. Helicopter crews have trained in California's Mojave Desert. But despite similarities in the terrain, the sands of the Mojave did not scour as the Saudi sand does, officers and maintenance personnel said. The 24th 's helicopters include the high-tech AH-64A Apache and AH-1 Cobra gunships, OH-58 Kiowas, used to scout enemy tank formations, UH-60 Blackhawk and UH-1 Huey transporters, and those fitted for electronic warfare. 0$..iow.4004,4**Qompw
Bush indicates tax hike support WASHINGTON (AP)—President Bush suggested for the first time Tuesday that he would accept higher income taxes on the wealthy "at some level" as part of a $500 billion, five-year deficit reduction compromise. Bush voiced a new readiness to bargain with congressional Democrats on the long-divisive tax issue after signing a temporary spending bill that ended a three-day government shutdown. Although he declined to discuss details, Bush clearly indicated he could support a compromise coupling higher taxes on the wealthiest Americans in exchange for the cut in capital-gains tax rates that he has long sought. "That's on the table. That's been talked about. And if it's proper, if it can be worked in proper balance between the capital gains rate and income tax changes, fine," Bush said.
Walters says court documents show Price gouged oil prices OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)—Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Walters accused his Republican opponent on Monday of gouging consumers on the price of oil when he was U.S. attorney, a charge promptly denied by a Price staff member. Walters alleged in a news release that Bill Price, as trustee of one of his parents' trusts, and 11 other oil companies and investors were found guilty and fined $1,74 million for violating federal oil price guidelines in the late 1970s. "This is an outrageous smear sheet," said Mike McCarville, a Price campaign aide. "The facts are that, first, Bill Price knows nothing about any fine of $1.7 million." Court documents provided by the Walters campaign staff showed that Price, as trustee for Joel S. Price, was listed as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy and the secretary of energy. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs were seeking to recover alleged oil overcharges. According to the court documents, on July 3, 1985, the federal courts awarded the DOE a total of $864,167 in principle and $877,429 in interest. The award was later upheld by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Ploass se. WORLD WRAP on pogo 8.
OKLAHOMA CITY—Vice President Dan Quayle endorsed Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Price Tuesday as a man for educational reform and an advocate of strong criminal penalties. Quayle spoke at a reception sponsored by the Price campaign in the midst of a southern tour with stopovers in Oklahoma, Texas and Georgia. "He (Price) believes in reforming our education and believes in choice in our education system; the choice being that our parents can say where their kids are going to go to school," Quayle said. An Oklahoma court case, the Oklahoma City Board of Education vs. Dowell, which concerns busing elementary students, awaits U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Quayle criticized Congress for the ongoing budget confrontation. Last weekend, some government functions, including many national monuments, closed after President George Bush failed to sign an emergency spending bill.
Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Price and U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle raise their clasped hands in a gesture of unity. (Photo by Ken Freeman)
He blamed Congress for delays on reaching a budgetary concensus. "Let's face it, it's no way to govern," Quayle said. "George Bush will keep Congress in Washington until they get the job of reducing the federal deficit done." President Bush wants "real spending cuts," that must be part
of a deficit reduction package, Quayle said. In the past., Congress has approved taxes and revenue increases, but avoided cutting the deficit. "This battle of the budget is more than just politics," Quayle said. "It's about our future." Americans could owe up to Please see QUAYLE on page 8.
Fulbright Program offered By Sam Powell
Staff Writer
The Fulbright Program, a series of scholorships allowing students to travel and study abroad at little or no cost, is now available at Central State University, said Dr. Siegfried Heit, program adviser. A Campus Fulbright Program Committee was formed last week to assist students in obtaining the scholorships, Heit said. "Here is a program that will allow the students to expand their horizons and not cost a great deal," he said. "The whole point in the Fulbright Program is the exchange of ideas. The hope is that if people get to know each other they won't resort to violence." According to the Institute of In-
ternational Education, the group responsible for administering the program, the grants are awarded on a country by country basis. Also, applicants must specify in advance, the country they wish to work in. The grants are reserved for graduate students, graduating seniors and candidates who wish to further their careers in the performing arts. Fulbright grants fall into two categories. The first provides round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses, tuition, books and a stipend for one year. The second type provides a fixed payment to the grantee. Selection is made on the basis of the applicant's academic record, language preparation, the feasibility of the proposed study
project and personal qualifications. Other qualifications being equal, preference is given to veterans and candidates who have not studied abroad. Grade point average is one of the primary factors affecting selection. A command of the language is also important, but in some countries, in certain disciplines, most of the research is done in English, Heit said. A student can increase chances of selection by choosing the right country, Heit said. This year only seven students applied for Romania and 10 scholarships were available. Application forms may be obtained from Heit in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 105B. The deadline for filing is Oct. 23.