Vol.V No.27 * University Community's Weekly Paper Fri. June 8, 1984 Arrest Made In Woods Killing by RonOstertag was partially burned." responded to the report of the bodys An arrest was reported late last night by Suffolk Public Safety by 9:20 Suffolk County Police in connection with the death of a Stony discovery at 9:02Thursday morning, and there ofwere Brook town resident, whose body had been discovered County Police were called ide Seargent Kennthat behind Kelly Quad early Thursday the Suffolk County Homocide Squad s tatedthat therewas fully:: in the woods no identification papers on the body, although it was fully :. morning. clothed Positive identification was made by fingerprints. fingerprints.y old Suffolk Police have identified the body as that of 26 year old Arrested last night byidentification was made b Robert Bender, of 30 Robin Hood Lane in Stony Brook. His PuArrestedof 9 Merlin Drive in StonlkCounty Brook. Hewas 21 yearged ::: body was discovered Thursday morning about 150 yards in to Joh second degree murder and was arraigned this morning in the woods behind Kelly Quad by a man who police say was with second degree murder and was arraigned this morning in walking his dog. Kelly Quad is closed for the summer. Neither Putz nor Bender were students, and both were Bender had been beaten by a blunt instrument in the head, Neither PutzBender nmployed had been living with his sister. The two and was apparently doused with gasoline and set afire, nemployed. Bender had been livccording to theiss Theister. two According to Doug Little, Community Relations Officer of the had gon d e rinkingtogether, according to the police, and it SDepartment of Public Safety, "the uooer portion of his body seems that a fight erupted Voting Rights Lawsuit 2 1page 3 21 Defeated Summer COCA i .-. .-. .-. .++ Jr i ........... .. .. .. .,...... ..... .. .. -The Fourth Estate: Editorial Prelude to War While the United States continues to support According to Amnesty International and the attempting to overthrow? the government, and the "Christian Democratic" junta in El Salvador World Council of Churches, nearly 30,000 for the first time are questioning their leader's both economically and militarily, violence in deaths have been attributed to the country's right to rule, a "successful" revolution will the country's civil war escalates and the hope military forces, an outfit supported by $68 more than likely result in another repressive of instituting a tru ly democratic government million in United States military aid. But, no and authritarian government ruled by different has completely deteriorated. Though any amount of money, advisors, arms, or economic leaders. Coup d' etats are a process as necessary causes may be offered: ineffective land support will change the direction of El to the military and oligarchy in order to per- reform policies, dissenting Sal- farmers, a ruthless vador's future. petuate their control, as land reform is for the Oligarchy, and a government whose only policy . ....... -- III--1 t - -•- .,* 1 farmers. Government and policy making never is repression, l ailvadors military forces and Since Hispanic culture in Central America succeeds in a country dependant on author- their persistent quest for absolute power casts tends to dominate in the power sense, and the itarianism, and with deeply rooted Spanish a dimmer light on the future than any other institutions of Hispanic culture such as the influence sharply conflicting with Western contemporary Salvedoran political or social family, the church, army, educational institut- thought, democracy in El Salvador will never be institution. Underlying each institution how- ions and economic systems, are essentially realized. In addition, where large populations ever, is an ideology which perpetuates the authoritarian in nature, most Salvadorans are continue to live in abject poverty exploited by people's acceptance of military rule, an ideology conditioned to frequent acceptance of dictator- an elite component of society, the traditional which is essential to understand since many ship, violence and military rule. In large meas- order, (landholder dominance) and politics americans registered for the draft may soon ures, the social structure of El Salvador is a (military rule), continue to prevail. be headed there. growth of Hispanic heritage, conquest and col- Strong historical ties to Spanish culture shed A major United States foreign policy flaw has onialism, and still reflects the system of social only pessimism on the United States' quest for been, and is, the inability to perceive and com- privileges, militeristic rule and class values democracy and stability in El Salvador. The prehend a society on its own merit, without established at that time. From the conquist- deeply rooted values and attitudes--the respect drawing conclusions based on what we don't adores to the present general who rules the for individuals who can assert their authority know about a country's people. This ethno- country, El Salvador and many of its people over others, and the inability to identify with centric attitude is best exemplified most have learned what their station in life is, what external goals to which others may identify- recently by the Iranian hostage taking situation, advantages it entails, and what segments of are conducive neither to the development of an event which few americans truly understood, society to respect, be it wealthy landowners, democracy nor to economic progress. If the and many still don't, including foreign policy the military, or both. United States' foreign policy makers refuse to makers. That a "backward" nation would con- Since the military in El Salvador has been, and recognize the futility of El --.Slvador's situation ider abducting ambassadors, envoys, charge 'd is the largest and most homogenous occupation- and continue to increase military commnitment affairs, and Central Intelligence agents was al group of the country, its influence in politics there, young men will once again lose their lives absurd. The history of Islam, the history and government is overwhelming. Military for a cause which will never be realized of repressive regime .in Iran, and the mounting members have traditionally developed strong desperation during and after the Shah's rule, ties with those in control of the country's were not analyized In the May 1 th Stony or taken into serious con- production. Today is no exception. And, since Brook Press, the Article sideration by the United "Stony Brook: The Beer in States when the Shah's the demands on Salvadoran military units to Review" was written by asylum was granted. Tony Tesoriero. fight foreign enemies is low, military personnel Today, the United States In that same issue, the Long Island Skydivers faces a similar crisis and material can be mobilized against local were because of its arrogance identified as a "small in dealing with so-called opposition in support of the ruling class. helpless group" in the article "hot spots" tlfroughout- the world where "Skydiving: eco- Nothing is plainer about the politics of El Taking Your first Jump." We meant to nomic sanctions, military intervention, or both, Salvador--that the army retains control, regard- say, a 'small, helpful group." Sorry. area emnloved One nf the hnftt++ e,,ri+o÷ i.,.. , . .... .. .. ........ .....- -- . ,- l ess or the means through which m anipulation US foreign policy centers on a country the size takes place, and whatever obedience it has of Massachusettes in Central America. rendered has been to the interests of El Sal- El Salvador, the coffee capital of the world, has vador's aristocratic society rather than to the The during the past few years become the site of the country at large. most flagrant violations of human rights today. Though bands of armed farmers are currently Stony Brook Press Executive Editor........... Joseph Caponi Managing Director .......... Daniel Hank Senior Photo Editor..... John Tymrczysvzn Photo Editor................ Scott tichter Arts Editor ................. Kathy Esseks Business Manager.......... Pamela Scheer News and Feature:Al Bosco, Paul DiLorenzo, Brian Ehrlich, Ben Euster, Dave Goodman, Brian Kohn, Ken Kruger Ron Ostertag, D.J. Zauner. 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Trmnrn)po0, 8, w, , .dTn PI l ,JL , n11€/1v€I by Ron Ostertag campus, especially since the cuts in The campus bus service should ex- service last semester. Barry .Ritholtz, perience a number'of improvements in former Polity Vice President, had arg- September following recommenda- ued for this increase, and for the stu- tions from and in-depth study by dent driver program, which would be graduate students from the Harriman cheaper than having professional dri- College of Urban and Policy Studies. vers. Other schools have already A "Proposal of Alternatives to the adopted similiar programs. Existing Bus Service " was submittted Bus routes will be publicized in a to Bob Francis, VP for Campus Oper- number of ways, and an advertising ations, last May 11. A number of the program will begin on the buses to raise recommendations from the Harriman revenue, as is done on public buses.