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Basketball superstar contracts HIV virus
By Penny Owen
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Magic Johnson, the basketball superstar whose skill and joy has charmed the world, shocked the nation with his announcement that he has the virus that causes AIDS and is retiring. He and his physician, Dr. Michael Mellman, said Johnson is infected with the HIV virus but has not developed AIDS. Neither Johnson nor Mellman said how he was infected. The virus is most commonly transmitted through sex or intravenous drug use.
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FDA proposes strict labeling rules WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration for the first time is proposing strict food labeling regulations that should allow consumers to tell at a glance the level of fat, sodium, calories, cholesterol and fiber in the product. The labeling rules are a recognition of the demands by consumers to know more about the heahh effects of the food they eat.
Bill to provide federal funds for abortion counseling WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Thursday completed congressional action on a bill to allow federally paid abortion counseling. President Bush has vowed to veto the measure. The Senate vote was 72-25, more than enough to overturn a veto. But the House vote fell short of the twothirds majority that would be needed to pass the bill over Bush's objections. The measure was included in legislation providing $205 billion for health, education and labor programs for the new federal fiscal year.
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TUESDAY November 12, 1991
Elizabeth Layton's "Drawing on Life" is part of the current exhibit at the UCO Museum of Art along with Mabrie Ormes' "Dreams and Other Blueprints."
Museum of Art 'draws' graphic images of life By Pam Thurman Student Writer Two exhibits dedicated to drawing — Elizabeth Layton's "Drawing on Life," and Mabrie Ormes' "Dreams and Other Blueprints" — opened Sunday at the University of Central Oklahoma Museum of Art. Artist Elizabeth Layton, an 80-year-old Kansas woman, began taking art classes in 1977 when she was 68. Layton uses large, colored pencil, selfportraits to place herself in the other person's shoes. A bag lady, Cinderella, an American Indian, and Lady Macbeth are a few of the people she portrays. "Each drawing challenges us to walk in the shoes of the less fortunate. Each drawing urges us to work not just for a kinder and gentler nation, but for a kinder and gentler self," wrote Don Lambert, a journalist who has known Layton for more than ten years. Another artist concurred with Lambert. "I'm really pleased and excited about showing alongside Elizabeth Layton's work. She's a very inspiring artist," said Mabrie Ormes, an artist from Chico, Calif. Ormes exhibit surrounds the viewer with 120 running feet that fuses dreams and multiple spatial viewpoints drawn in shades of gray, black and white, Ormes said. "It's a narrative work, it's all connected,
but not told in a standard linear story line. Each image contributes to the whole. The individual viewer can interpret for themselves where it begins and decide which sections speak to them," Ormes said. Ormes said she worked on the exhibition drawing for nine months at her studio in Chico. She drew it in large scale installments and the pieces were matched when they were hung at UCO. Then finishing touches were added. Ormes, who originally planned to paint the images, said she thought she would make a drawing in preparation but hasn't left that medium since. "Drawing is more immediate, things happen quickly and casually on paper. I can strip back my censorship and get to the creative juices. "I call drawing the grandmother of art. It's non-threatening, a place where you can sit and be comfortable, like an afternoon spent around your grandmother's table having tea," Ormes said. Ormes said she studied drawing and painting in the early 1980's at UCO with Bill Wallo, associate professor of visual art and design and director of the museum. She received a master's degree in art from the University of Colorado. The two exhibits will run through Nov. 25. V
Two University of Central Oklahoma students were arrested on drug-related charges Thursday along with 19 others as Edmond police wrapped up a month-long sting operation aimed at capturing crack/ cocaine dealers. Gregory Joseph McDaniel, a 22-year-old sophomore of 905 Crown Dr. in Edmond, was arrested for conspiracy to distribute crack/cocaine. Eric Skidgel, a 21-year-old freshman of 608 Wakefield in Perry, was arrested for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and conspiracy to distribute crack/ cocaine. Both are being held in Oklahoma County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bond. Four suspects allegedly involved in the drug ring are still at large, said Edmond Police Capt. Ron Cavin. The dragnet resulted from Edmond police officers going undercover and buying a variety of drugs, including crack/cocaine, marijuana and moonshine, from over a dozen dealers, Cavin said. At one point during the early morning siege, a man under arrest screamed into onlooking news cameras that he was innocent, Cavin said. "But there were no mistakes," said Cavin, who had the masked undercover officers at the scene to identify the culprits. Most of the 21 people arrested were charged with distribution of crack/cocaine. Of those jailed, one is a confirmed gang member, while several others are suspected of having some affiliation with gangs, Cavin said. Several of the suspects were acquainted with each other, which made it easier for the undercover officers to gain trust from the drug dealers, said Cavin. "At one house we went to, we were able to arrest several of the group at once," he said. Ages and occupations of the suspects varied, Cavin said. One 60-year-old man is charged with selling moonshine, while several individuals in their early 20s are charged with distributing crack/cocaine and marijuana. V
Consult radio or tv for school closing When President Bill Lillard decides to cancel classes because of hazardous or severe weather, all area radio and television stations are notified. The decision to cancel evening classes is made at 4:30 p.m. in time for evening newscasts, and the decison to cancel day classes is made by 6:30 that morning, in time for morning classes.