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April 5, 1991 Friday Vol. 73 Issue 104 Bowling Grttn, Ohio The BG News PIans for BRIEFLY Unemployment claims soar Campus Numbers dampen hopes for quick rebound from recession \™Yy party Saddlemire trlbutod: WASHINGTON (AP) - The families coping with the financial A "Celebration of the Life number of Americans filing new "For those who might have been hoping and psychological strains of of Dr. Gerald L Saddle- unemployment claims jumped to unemployment, Downey said. to replace mire" will be hosted 2-3 the highest level in eight years for a quick end to recession, I think that His legislation would force p.m. Monday, April 8, at the last month, the government said notion should be shattered." states to ease eligibility require- Student Recreation Center. Thursday in a report dampening ments, so more laid-off workers merriness The tribute, featuring hopes of a quick end to the reces- could qualify for assistance, and ■ several speakers, will be sion. reinstitute the extended benefits Meanwhile, a private study --Allen Sinai, chief economist at the Boston Co. by Jacqueline Porter followed by a reception in program, so that the unemployed . staff writer the Ice Arena. said a smaller percentage of job- people could receive benefits Saddlemire, a professor less Americans received benefits should be shattered," said Allen by the Center on Budget and Poli- longer than the current 26-week emeritus of education, died in 1990 than during any other Sinai, chief economist at the Bos- cy Priorities, a liberal research limit. City officials promoting a non- March 3. He retired in 1989 recession year since World War ton Co. organization that studies alcholic party in the Lenhart after a 20-year career at the n. "It can be a lone time between government social programs. With jobs so scarce, Downey Grand Ballroom on April 26 are University and is credited The bleak jobless claims data the first signs of life and when the President Bush needs to "take and others have complained, optimistic about their efforts, but with guiding the college from the Labor Department — economy actually starts to re- a trip beyond the Beltway and Americans who get laid off need ' some Universi- student personnel depart- showing applications topping a cover," Sinai said. discover the naked truth about more than 26 weeks to find an- ty students are ment to a nationally recog- half-million for the third straight The separate study showing unemployment in 1991," Rep. other source of income. not as positive nized preparatory program week — followed more favorable only 37 percent of the nation's job- Tom Downey, D-N.Y., who has about the idea. for college student affairs recent reports indicating re- less received unemployment introduced legislation to shore up Thursday's report on the job-1 Mayor Edwin professionals. bounds in consumer spending and benefits last year brought the unemployment insurance less claims was seen as a dismal ' Miller said he the housing industry. renewed calls for Bush adminis- system, said as the report came prelude to the overall unemploy- thought his visit Internationally recog- "For those who might have tration action. out. ment report that will be released with Municipal nized: been hoping for a quick end to The study, based on Labor De- "These are human tragedies — today showing the nation's job- Administrator The World Student Asso- recession, I think that notion partment figures, was compiled working Americans and their less rate for March. Colleen Smith ciation is presenting "Pass- Miller to East Merry Kft to the World'' during and Frazee av- ternational Week, April enues on Tuesday and Wednes- 8-13. The event will feature -^. *r . vj day were very successful. cultural games, movies, a Gates forced to "We had a very excellent reac- fashion show and enter- tion from all the students we tainment from around the visited," he said. "Several stu- world. dents we talked to thought the WSA is looking for assis- party in the ballroom was a very tance from international take paid leave good idea. students for the event that "Most of the students were glad can sing, dance, read poe- to see us and meet us. We felt try, play an instrument or LOS ANGELES (AP)— Police Chief Daryl F. Gates was forced to they appreciated our visit very any other talent that pro- take a 60-day paid leave of absence Thursday pending completion of much and they might come," he motes their culture. key investigations in the videotaped beating of a black motorist by said. For more information call white policemen. Municipal Administrator Col- Michelle Corpuz at 354-3146 "I feel that I have been disgraced and defamed," the chief said after leen Smith agreed with the Mayor or Richard Toogood at emerging from a closed Police Commission meeting. "I have no idea about the students' reactions to 372-2247. why this is happening. I'm very controlled. I always nave been." the party. The commission gave no reason for forcing Gates to take the leave. "Based on the reaction of the Stand up and cheer: "We emphasize this action is not punitive in nature and results in no students, we felt we were very Any student who did not loss of pay or benefits for Chief Gates," the commission said in a well received and got a positive attend the meeting for statement. "More importantly, it should not be taken by the public as reaction," she said. "They all ac- cheerleading tryouts should reflecting any conclusion as to whether the chief should be charged or ted very pleased that we were be present at the first night disciplined in the future." concerned about them. of clinics 8 p.m. Monday, Mayor Tom Bradley on Tuesday asked for Gates' resignation, join- Spring party planning commit- April 8, in Anderson Arena. ing many critics of the department. Bradley, who lacks the authority tee chairperson Mike Sears, said to fire Gates, said the chief's response to the March 3 beating of Rod- although the Mayor's visits to Volunteer for the gold: ney King plunged the nation's second-largest city and its police de- East Merry and Frazee avenues Volunteers are needed for partment into crisis. were a noble effort, they will not the Student Recreation "I think that it's a sincere effort to mend the damage that has been be as effective as he hopes. Center's 4th annual biathlon done to the reputation of our city and our police force, said ACLU ex- "I think he means well, but I on Saturday, April 20. If in- ecutive director Ramona Ripston. don't think people from East terested, plan to attend one "We see this as the first step in redoing the entire process there. Merry and Frazee are going to of the volunteer meetings on There's a lot of discussion about the NAACP focusing on Daryl Gates, come," the USG president-elect April 9 or 10 at 4 or 7 p.m. and that's true, but we're also concerned about the structure of the said. "Hopefully a few students To sign up call 372-7482 or Police Department," said NAACP regional director Jarone Johnson. from there will come — but I 372-271T The police commission, a civilian oversight agency, appointed As- don't see that happening." All volunteers will receive sistant Chief David Dotson. 57, as interim chief. Sears said the committee tried a free 4th annual biathlon Gates, 64, had said earlier he would not openly defy the commission to make the party an alcoholic T-shirt. if members tried to put him on leave. "I would not dispute their au- event, however it was too late to thority. I understand that could be insubordination," he said. Froofllcki: D See PARTY, page 5. Three free movies will be shown in the Gish Film Theater and donations will be taken to benefit AIDS University honors Allen charities. Sunday, April 7, "I've Heard the Mermaids Sing- Entertainer to receive degree for achievements ing" will be shown 7 p.m. "Torch Song Trilogy" will by Marvin C. Brown degree. and paperback books, she said. also be shown 9:30 p.m. On staff writer The honorary degree recog- "Since 1974 Steve Allen has Sunday, April 14 "Longtime nizes Allen's accomplishments as been contributing manuscripts Champion will be shown 7 a comedian, author, songwriter and a variety of other materials," and 9:30 p.m. With a career spanning nearly and creator of innovative TV en- she said. "And since 1990 he has The event is being spon- 50 years, entertainer Steve Allen tertainment, as well as his sup- made contributions in a much sored by UAO, LAGA, HSA, wiil be honored by the University port of the University's Popular more major way. Women for Women, Wom- with an honorary degree for his Culture Library. "We have quite an extensive en's Studies, Health and many accom- "I'm always busy," he has collection — copies of more than Human Services, Graduate plishments and been quoted as saying.