COUSER RECALLS HIS OWN 'FIELD OF DREAMS' - PAGE 4 TCU DAILY SKIFF WiDMSDW "EXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 92XD YEAR, XO. 100 House approves $200,000 budget without debate

BY DENA RAINS There was no debate on the budget. ensemble, drama players, chair rental, set longer hours for the House and will be voted on at next Tues- TCU DAILY SKIFF House parliamentarian Nathan Digby up, refreshments and publicity. university book- day's meeting. said it was a House rule that any legislation Uniting Campus Ministries President store also passed. The first bill asks for $ 1,056 to fund a trip The House of Representatives passed its that begins in committee, like the budget, Sarah Hughes said her group petitioned the The resolution asks by Delta Sigma Pi, the business fraternity, fiscal 1995-96 budget at Tuesday's meet- could not be amended on the floor. If rep- House for funding this year because Uni- the bookstore to to its Grand Chapter Congress. The funding ing. resentatives want the legislation to be versity Ministries, who usually funds the open at 7:30 a.m. would be used for registration fees ($400), The budget of $200,000 is split among changed, they must request the it be sent service, had experienced budget cuts and instead of 8 a.m. so hotel accommodations ($256) and air fare House operating costs, the Permanent back to its appropriate committee, where it could not afford to fund the service this year. that students with 8 ($400). Improvements Committee, officer salaries. will be amended. The service will take place 6:30 a.m. a.m. classes can buy The second bill introduced asks for $600 Programming Council, alcohol awareness In other business, a bill to fund the Easter Easter morning in front of Sadler Hall, needed supplies to buy lighting for the fine art displays in the campaigns, sports clubs, the O.D. Wyatt Sunrise Service passed, giving Uniting Hughes said. without being late for class. main cafeteria. The bill was authored by the Program and Hunger Week. Campus Ministries S935 to pay for a brass In other business, a resolution to request Two new bills were presented to the Permanent Improvements Committee. cable TV Program promotes awareness company ^ ■ still not Volunteers selected to see campus from different BY KRISTAL GRIFFITH TCU DAILY SKIFF point of view The wires that will eventually give each dormitory room cable televi- sion, computer services and phone BY CHRISTI GIFFORD lines could be installed by fall semes- TCU DAILY SKIFF ter; but the company that will install Ten to 15 people will ride in the wires has not been chosen, said wheelchairs for four hours today for David Edmondson, assistant vice a handicap awareness program called chancellor for Information Services. "Walk a Mile in My Shoes," spon- sored by the Permanent Improve- ments Committee in the House of Student Representatives. Steven Wheelock. a sophomore chemistry major and chairman of the The university's selection com- committee, said many students were mittee received proposals from sev- concerned that some building on eral companies March 3, but no campus were not totally accessible to company has been chosen to com- students with disabilities, according plete the cable and wire installation, to a survey given by academic ser- and none of the companies have been vices. eliminated from consideration. A diverse group of students and Edmondson said the committee administrators will get in the chairs at had many questions when they met to 12:45 p.m. and go about their normal read over the proposals from the var- routines in the wheelchairs, Whee- ious companies. lock said. "We put together a large number of The participants were chosen so about 90 questions," Edmondson they could visit various places on said. "We sent them back to the com- campus to learn about the accessibil- panies to respond." ity problems that people with dis- As soon as the answers to the com- abilities face everyday, he said. mittee's questions are received, A social work class, the House, members of the committee will meet several committees of House and a and begin choosing the best company TCU Daily Skiff/ Rebecca Newitt graduate student assisted in today's for TCU to do business with, Jennifer Tonkins, a sophomore fashion design major, registers Tuesday as Pat Gresham enters her class schedule list- program, Wheelock said. ings into the computer system. Pam DeVaney. a sophomore social see Cable, page 2 work major and member of the com- munity intervention class that is helping with the Handicap Aware- ness Day. said that her class had Faculty gives more to fund than ever before decided their semester's project would be to do something aboul the accessibility issue. endowed scholarships for students in honor of BY JILL MELCHER ing effort. That number exceeded the previous percent participation by the end of April when "We wanted to see how inaccessi- TCU DAILY SKIFF level of 24 percent. the campus campaign concludes. other students or professors," Key said. ble the campus really is," she said. "We have had one faculty member give The size of gifts from the faculty and staff A scholarship in honor of Elizabeth Proffer The class wanted to sponsor a TCU faculty and staff set a new high for $25,000," Roby Key, assistant vice chancellor varies, he said. and two funds in the history department honor- wheelchair day, but when they found monetary giving this spring by donating over for university advancement said. "We have a lot "Some faculty and staff can't afford to give," ing Paul Boiler and Donald Worcester are out about House's plans, they offered $1 million to the Next Frontier Campus Cam- of $1,000 gifts and $100 gifts—there's a wide Key said. "But they can still wear the campaign examples of the types of special projects that to help the House instead, DeVaney paign. range of gifts." pin on their lapels and speak with people about exist. Key said. said. As of April 7, faculty and staff gave A $1.5 million, 100 percent participation it and support it in other ways." The flexibility enables departments to Gregor Esch, a junior journalism $1,118,982 to the university's campaign. goal was set by the campus campaign cuiumit- Key said most of the money is given either address areas of need and makes it easy for major and Ron Trull, a representative Thirty-four percent of faculty and staff par- tee, he said. to the annual fund or for special projects. of the American Disabilities Act ticipated in the 5-year, $100-million fund-rais- Key said the committee hopes to exceed 50 "Most of the departments are setting up see Fund, page 2 from Austin, will speak at noon in the Student Center Lounge. Esch, who uses an electric wheel- chair, will speak about his routine Simpson lawyer to give insights on trial, legal issues and what he has to go through on a daily basis, Wheelock said. Beth Gargano, a spokesperson for Der- file celebrities in criminal cases such as prize 28 — the youngest one in the school's history. Trull will talk about accessibility BY MICHA CORTESE on a state and national level. Whee- TCU DAILY SKIFF showitz, said the lawyer does not prepare his fighter Mike Tyson, investment banker Michael Dershowitz has taught courses in criminal speeches ahead of time. He will speak on the Milken, tele-evangelist Jim Bakker, Penthouse law, psychiatry and law, constitutional litiga- lock said. Alan M. Dershowitz, a member of O.J. most current legal issues, she said. magazine, U.S. senators Mike Gravel and Alan tion, civil liberties and violence, comparative At 4:45 p.m.. the wheelchair volun- Simpson's defense team, will share his insights Fortune magazine described Dershowitz as Cranston and real estate magnate Leona Helm- criminal law, legal ethics and human rights. teers will meet in the Student Center on the Simpson murder trial and other legal an "impassioned libertarian" that has "put up sley. Dershowitz is the featured guest of the Fort to participate in a 15-minute question issues at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Ed Landreth for the best defense for a Dickensian lineup of Dershowitz was first in his class at Yale Law Worth Speakers Forum, which is being co- and answer period. The riders will fill Auditorium. suspects," according to a press release from the School and was editor-in-chief of the Yale Law sponsored by BankOne, the Fort Worth Star- out a questionnaire and discuss what Tickets for the speech, "Hate, Speech, Polit- TCU Office of Communications. Journal. Telegram, 570 KL1F-AM and TCU. their day was like, he said. ical Correctness and Censorship," are available Dershowitz is also a Harvard Law School He was appointed to the Harvard Law fac- at the university's information desk. professor who has defended several high-pro- ulty at age 25 and became a full professor at age see Lawyer, page 2 see View, page 5

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Mother convicted in hoax Hillary Clinton dogged by family Barbara Bush in biker magazine Tuition fraud leads to expulsion Teen gets bomb info on Internet

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clin- HOUSTON (AP) — Maybe Barbara Bush NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Yale CAPE G1RARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — A mother who claimed her 7-year-old daughter ton can't get a break, not even from family. can swap her trademark pearls for some University student was expelled one month bomb found in a teen-ager's bedroom was was abducted from a flea market and made Roger Clinton, President Clinton's half- motorcycle leather and chains now that she's before graduation and charged with made with information gathered from the tearful, televised pleas for her safe return was brother, says in a soon-to-be-published book Outlaw Biker magazine's "First Lady of the accepting more than $10,000 in financial Internet, police said Monday. convicted Tuesday of murder and child abuse that he was not impressed when he first met Century." aid under false pretenses for allegedly The boy's father found the bomb and in the girl's beating death. Mrs. Clinton. The magazine's publisher and editor, lying on his admission application. brought it to police headquarters in this Prosecutors have said they will seek the Quotes from the book appear in this week's Casey Exton, said Tuesday from New York southeast Missouri town on Wednesday. death penalty for Pauline Zile in Christina New York magazine. that Bush was selected because she's "what University police arrested Lon Gram- "It was a fairly sophisticated device," said Holt's Sept. 15 death. Zile was charged along "Hillary didn't fit my definition of particu- we want our mom to be like." mer on Thursday in his campus room. Police Chief Howard Boyd. with the girl's stepfather, John Zile, who is larly attractive. She wore Coke-bottle glasses A caricature of Bush sitting on a motorcy- "He applied for different grants to pay He said the teen-ager learned how to make awaiting trial on murder charges. and her hair was braided," Clinton writes. "You cle with her husband, former President for his college tuition," said James Perrotti, the bomb from instructions posted on the As the verdicts were read, the.24-year-oid get along with Hillary about as well as Hillary George Bush, appears on the back of the assistant chief of campus police. "There Internet, the worldwide computei netwoik Zile lowered her head and her body shook as wants you to get along with her, he said." magazine's just-released May issue. were a number of fraudulent records." she fought back tears. PAGE TWO PA-:;E 2 TCU DAILY SKIFF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,1995

CAMPUSLINES The EJeaten Path by P.P. Magnus

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MIKE MCCAFFREY Go for the gold, because silver and bronze don't matter

There is only one "No Fear" T-shirt ple in scoring again) you do get another chance at life Gold medal, championship ring, uV: title always have for your survival. which I did not, upon seeing, immediately position as possi- after this one, you obviously don't get to belt — whatever symbol we attach to that "You can't steal second with your foot on understand. It read, "Face off— 30 sec- ble to make des- bring with you the lessons you learned, pinnacle, it's still the same: There's first first." The only way to get ahead is to stick it onds left — Tie game — Pull the goalie." perate, late game because I'm not remembering any helpful place and there's everybody else. There is no out there and take a chanc*. If you sit around Being from Houston, hockey and its spe- goals. hints from my last go around. "not exactly." There is no "almost." There is on your butt and do nothing, you'll lose any- cialized terms are about as foreign to me as But this T-shirt A couple of years ago, the state of South no runner-up. The only way to insure your way, so why not go for it and risk winning? snow shovels, Zambonis and other things says to do it in a Carolina discontinued its state spelling bee place in life is to do the most and do it the "It's not whether you win or lose — It's which come from above the Red River, also tie game; put it all because it was sending the wrong message best of anyone else. whether I win or lose." Face it: Life is an known as the northern border of civiliza- on the line and go to youth and it wanted every child to be a You want a job after graduation? You individual event. You're bom alone; you die tion. for it. As strange winner. Clue phone — It's for you, folks! In want a full ride to graduate school? There alone. The only people who will help are But, I must admit, after going to a Fort as it may be to the real world, where we all eventually have are no guarantees for these things, so your those who will get something out of for Worth Fire game, 1 finally understood what derive your life to live, there are winners and there are only security lies in going for it all and themselves. Beware. it meant: "Pull the goalie." And it's that philosophy from a T-shirt, "No Fear" may losers. It's up to you which you want to be. doing it better. Sometimes that backfires. Somebody has to be top dog: why let much sweeter for the wait. For those cur- have it. That's the way life is. So either buy a helmet Sometimes it's too much to do, but that's the some bloomin' idiot have that spot? There rently in my former state of hockey knowl- Let's face it: Life is a one-shot deal, and or don't come out of your protective closet. risk to be taken. comes a time when you just have to show edge impairment, the hockey coach can the middle word in life is "if." Why settle Why settle for second place? "Second These "No Fear" shirts feed off a warrior some huevos and pull the goalie. pull the goalie out of the game and substi- for a tie? A tie game means you were not place is the first loser," according to another mentality that resides at the heart of every- tute in another player. It's usually done the best. Why be happy with less than that? "No Fear" T-shirt. TV reporters never inter- one, buried under thick layers of civilization, Mike McCaffrey is a senior philosophy, toward the end of the game when the team In sports, people can say, "Well, there's view the bronze or silver medalists; they propriety and altruistic crap. That warrior economics and political science triple is down. The object is to put as many peo- always next season." If (there's that word only care about talking to the best. mentality is the only weapon you will major from Houston.

P. D. MAGNUS ■ CHRIS SMITH HOW TO MAKE ,0 PETE KOSi WOK POWNRJGWT Smoker rights RESPECTABLE, Media, society don't include unfairly ridicule harming others intellectualism

Even with Republicans on the warpath to roll back This just in, folks: What's in and what's out at TCU. What's in: politics to the glory days of President Reagan, one lib- bright red sports cars. Tommy Hilfiger socks and a minimal IQ eral reform has largely escaped attack. In the last required to drive a car and put on socks. decade, public policy has secured smoke-free restau- What's out: high GPA, high IQ and the ability to carry on an intelli- rants, workplaces and public buildings. Smokers are gent conversation without mentioning the word "beer" more than five increasingly expected to smoke outside in the rain or in times in one sentence. some cramped back room. TCU has succumbed to the trendy bashing of intellectuals that is This move is what some have sarcastically called the sweeping the nation in all guises, be it on TV, in the schools or in the War on Smokers in America, raising the issue of smok- home. ers' right to do whatever they want with their lungs. TV and the movies may be the worst of all. Prune time TV's attempt Unlike similar rhetoric from pomographers and gun- at intellectualism is Steve Urkel, TV's leading nerd on the sitcom fetishists, there is no basis for a right to smoke. The ■ EDITORIAL "Family Matters," goofing up a chemistry experiment and snorting Constitution makes no men- while he's doing the "Urkel." tion of it, and the fact that the "The Simpsons" is by far the most intel- founding fathers were smokers lectual stimulating show on TV. Its satiric and some were even tobacco STUDENT wit and scathing commentary on society farmers does not say they make it a bastion of intellectual humor, yet 4 would defend smoking as an only 5 percent of the entire population gets inalienable right on par with EVALUATIONS the jokes, other than Homer going "Doh!" free speech and the right to PBS is the only refuge that a cultivated bear arms. mind can take, and its future is teetering on ■jv" Many smokers insist that the Faculty Senate measure will improve process the brink of destruction. Without this Alamo M *i only people they are hurting of intellectualism, precious minds will be are themselves, but any non- Student evaluation of professors and professors or instructors in both the fall turned to "Beverly Hills, 90210" mush, smoker knows better. Studies waiting to go shopping and talk about the have linked secondhand smoke instructors is an important part of the and spring semesters. social ramifications of wearing white after to lung cancer and a host of other ills. Although those academic process at universities. Eval- Likewise, students should take the Labor Day. results are contested, it remains a significant potential uations give students the opportunity to evaluation process seriously, and take The movies are just as guilty as television in bayonetting the heart of risk. Of course, smokers do not simply affect them- provide these professors and instruc- time not only to fill in bubbles with No. a progressive mind. Why read "Frankenstein" when you can see the selves; they pollute their environment. Clothing worn in usually spifry Kenneth Branagh butcher Mary Shelley's classic? smoke-filled rooms becomes pungent with the stench of tors with valuable feedback on their 2 pencil marks, but also to utilize the Don't have time for a Tom Clancy novel? Watch Harrison Ford smoke. teaching methods and course curricu- space reserved for additional com- duke it out on the big screen. If "Tank Girl" can make a million dollars, The absurdity of smokers' rights can be seen by anal- lums. ments. Without student feedback, pro- then there is no hope and we should do something really stupid, like ogy with some other claim. Imagine some malcontent On Thursday, the Faculty Senate fessors and instructors are denied join the NRA. who enjoys spraying ketchup wildly about in all direc- Schools are fast becoming the playgrounds for the simpletons of the tions. Jn so far as he involves only himself, it is all right, voted to make student evaluations of crucial input. Students who do not take next generation. Talented and gifted programs are being replaced by and no one would argue that he doesn't have a right to faculty members mandatory in both the the time to complete evaluations and homogeneous groupings (otherwise known as Moronic and Substan- indulge his desire. Still, he would not have the right to fall and spring semesters. Previously, offer constructive suggestions have no dard). spew ketchup in public, because of the inconvenience to right to complain about a particular It is not wise to put the good china in with the paper plates or others. faculty members were only required to gazelles in with the tigers (and if one would watch PBS, then one Even if secondhand smoke proves to be completely be evaluated in the fall semester. course. would already realize this). Admittedly, this is elitist, but it is logical harmless, smokers still could not lay claim to a God- Student evaluations provide students The revised evaluation process will and academically correct. given right to puff indiscriminately in public. They would with an important and prime opportu- provide students with a prime opportu- The nerd has too long been persecuted. The nerd is now almost still be a nuisance and a disruption of public order. extinct. Chess and Dungeons and Dragons are cornerstones of an The Republican Contract With America calls for bud- nity to praise, offer suggestions to or nity to give professors or instructors active and vibrant mind, not an indicator of poor fashion sense and get cuts, but the tobacco industry still gets subsidies criticize professors or instructors. Stu- valuable feedback. But this new oppor- taped-up glasses. from the government. The tobacco lobby has power even dents currently pay $849 per semester tunity vill only be fully realized if stu- The college bowl team, here at our own beloved TCU, has been snubbed. Not only was the intramural tournament not mentioned in the in the wake of inconclusive investigations which suggest for a three-hour course, and they dents take the time to participate in the that industry giants have used processes designed to Skiff, the first, second and national competitions, all attended by the increase the nicotine content of cigarettes. deserve the opportunity to evaluate process. TCU team, were given zero space in the Skiff Here in the United States, though, cigarette manufac- College students seem to think that brain activity must cease after turers rely on social forces like peer pressure to sell their classes are over. It's no surprise that TCU received such a relatively product. There is no real selling point for their product. low ranking in the most recent U.S. News & World Report survey Instead, billboards extoll the low price and cool packag- ranking colleges and universities last fall. ing of this brand or that brand. The companies are left LETTER The apathy toward and blatant abuse of anything intellectual makes banking largely on the fact that addicts will continue to me want to vomit. It also makes my skin crawl to think of future gen- smoke and will draw in new customers, as well as the erations if the status quo remains unchecked. fact that rebellious or incredulous youth will tap into the Morality easy to define sible when it comes to child support. Therefore, The nerd must rise up out of the ashes like a phoenix to crush the cultural image of smoking from decades ago. we have laws to correct and punish those inane, moronic and inept forces at work against the mind. Viva la nerd. While smoking continues to be under siege in the This letter is in response to another "Arce- wrongdoers — laws which protect all of us, United States, it is an easy sell abroad. Billboards in neaux Blunder"! In his Thursday column, laws which we must uphold. When Keyes refers Chris Smith is a sophomore psychology and sociology double major Moscow extoll brands like "America" and "Dallas." A Kevin Arceneaux was attempting to profile the to civil beatings for fathers who fail to support from Burleson, Texas. brand called "West" advertises its American flavor. political beliefs of Alan Keyes. For those of you the women they get pregnant, you seem to feel "Lucky Strike" claims that it is genuine America. Rus- who don't know, Keyes is one of the many fine he means actual physical beatings! Though a sians, already saturated in tobacco consumption, buy Republican presidential candidates who may be few strikes with a bamboo stick may help, TCU DAILY SKIFF elected in 1996. Keyes is only referring to public exploitation. into such imagery. AN ALL-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER Despite recent increases in the rate of smoking among Arceneaux evidently felt that Keyes was He realizes that it is time to get out of worrying Americans, smoking is no longer part of the American wrong in believing that morality, or lack about social mayhem so we can progress. This Kjusn L. WRIGHT way, like Uncle Sam and hot dogs. To foreigners, thereof, is responsible for many of the social is not such a bad thought. EDITOR It also seems that you are one of those who though, it is sold as legitimate Americana. If the ads problems today. Let me define morality for you, GINGER RICHARDSON BECKY COFFMAN were to sell some gimmick, like Ginsu knives, this irony Arceneaux. Morality is what is right and wrong. feel that people are not to blame for their status, MANAGING EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER especially the poor. You stated that "The poor would simply be funny. Since the product is one that is You can search for a lengthier "Websterfied" MICHAEL RoWETT unquestionably harmful, however, the comedy is grim at version, but that ts what morality means. Keyes are poor because they don't have enough money EXECUTIVE EDTTOR because capitalists have been exploiting them best. feels that if more people would choose to be k BRIAN SASSER for all they're worth." You are bright! If you are JODI WETUSKI A refutation of smokers' rights and campaigns to dis- moral, then we might not have such a severe NEWS EDITOR CAMPUS EDITOR courage smoking are not, or at least should not be, an problem with things like crime. poor, it is because you have no money. How- These acts are what waste our time, prevent- ever, you are wrong by providing yet another NATALIE GARDNER RICHMOND B. WILLIAMS attack on smokers. The practice of smoking is harmful ASSISTANT MANACINC EDITOR SPORTS EDTTOR and unwise, but the issue of larger concern is that indi- ing us from progressing as a nation. Other coun- "crutch" to people who feel that blaming the viduals' right to endanger themselves does not extend to tries do not put up with crime; therefore, they financially strong for the financially weak's TOMMY THOMASON ANANTHA BAIIIU a right to endanger everyone. can devote their energies to advancement. INTERIM STUDENT PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR JOURNAUSM DEFT. CHAIRMAN Unfortunately, some people choose to do the see Letter, page 7 DEBRA MCGINNIS JAYNE AKERS P.D. Magnus is a junior physics and philosophy dou- wrong things, like murder, steal or be irrespon- PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR BUSINESS MANAGER ble major. LIFE PAGE 4 TCU DAILY SKIFF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,1995 Columnist Safety, security and some soul Alumni plays ball Campus guard serves as minister, choir musician and spiritual adviser running

Lewis said Concord's family and Station. Austin and Waco. But com BY LAURA WADE he got up and started directing (the choir)," said Lewis, a Fort Worth youth-oriented congregation can petitions are not his style, he said. on his field TCU DAILY SKIFF for office native. "I was amazed at how he was usually expect him to preach about "1 will not compete." Lewis said. Henry Lewis is standing on the able to draw out of them the sound " the one thing that made the differ- "To me, it's not about competition or Student Center's south corner, The following Sunday. Lewis ence in his life salvation. about who's better or who's not BY DAVID JIMENEZ of dreams directing lost visitors with one hand asked Rivers if he could sit next to "I get joy out of knowing that not good." TCU DAILY SKIFF him on the piano bench. Rivers said only an I saved but. safe in that sal- Lewis may not sing or preach as Ik- and holding an umbrella in the other Some politicians come from yes, and Lewis sat on the bench every vation." he said. stands on the Student Center's south- Danny Mandernack was my best It's a cold, rainy winter day and the unusual places Sunday until he was 11. Lewis said he believed his greatest west corner, but ins contributions friend growing up He lived six TCU security guard is having more Ronald Reagan was an actor He said he quickly developed his contribution to the church is his gifts. may be just as effective. Lew sis said houses down from me. At 9 am. luck staying dry than he is dealing before he delved into politics and "Everything I have is a gift." he tried to extend his outlook on life every summer morning, we would with students sneaking into faculty love and talent for music — despite Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer Lewis said. "I can't read music, but I to ev eryone. meet exactly halfway between our parking spaces. never having a single music lesson. before taking his spin in the politi- play. 1 don't have a degree in theol- "If I see somebody come by with- houses for a day of home runs and Still, Lewis, 40, can hardly keep He could play the music, but could cal arena. not read the notes, he said. ogy, but I can explain and interpret out a smile, I try to find inn why," game saving plays We started each from smiling. Kelly Moore, a 1993 graduate of the word so that you're able to under- Lewis said " 1 hen the next tune I see day with a game called "ground "Nothing depresses me," Lewis Music remained an important pan I ( I . is coming from behind the of Lewis' life in high school and the stand exactly what it's saying." them and they're smiling, that makes balls" said "I'm just that kind of person." camera to run for on the three at- military. At age 24, he said he Lewis' most -~'""m^~—— me feel good." Basically. Faculty members and students large seats in the Piano City Coun- decided to begin preaching. recent contribu- Sharon Davis, a I was the who pass the popular comer find it cil. tion began in the co-worker of Lewis' first base- difficult to escape his joyful charac- "Through God's spirit. I was com- .'ma people per- Moore, 24. is a photographer "I who often patrols pelled to preach," he said. fall at TCU. man and he ter, even when Lewis is in the most with \\ I A A-1 V in Dallas. He said He preached at several conven- Lewis said he son. I love people and the same southwest was the stressful situation. his running for political office in heard the campus most of all I love kids. corner, said Lewis' infielder. 1 "When all the students were tions and churches in California, the Dallas suburb caught friends Florida and Texas. After only two gospel choir, a That's why I have this can often be found would returning from Christmas, everyone off-guard voluntary group talking and smiling throw him a was parking anywhere they pleased," years years as a preacher, Lewis joh." "My family encouraged me." he preached at the National Baptist of TCI students, with students. His ground ball. said Martha Barron, administrative HENRY LEWIS, said. "My friends were surprised assistant in Research and Sponsored Convention of America. Lewis said singing a cap- personality and pos and he TCU Security Guard but enthused about n because we're that was a great honor because he pella. He asked iti\c attitude shines would Projects and also a frequent visitor of about the same age." why they had BO at his posl. she said. throw it the comer "But he was having the was the youngest minister ever cho- "It surprised me." said (ireg sen to speak at the convention. musician and then volunteered for Lewis had the opportunity to back to me PETER best time. He wasn't upset or angry, I azor, a friend ol Moore. "I thought the job. Since then, Lewis said his attend the police academy so he at first ba.se rather smiling away like he always It was not until 1990 that Lewis ii was pretty weird. But after I relationship with the choir had been could patrol the campus in a car. but in the simu- COUSER is." began to pass on and share his musi- thought about il and 1 thought it was Lewis' boss, TCU Police Chief cal talents. Lewis began a gospel "pure joy." he said II would have taken him away lated infield THE LIGHTER SIDE good " Mary Baugh. president of the from where he wanted to be. we created Oscar Stewart, said people have choir while working at Fort Worth Moore graduated with a major in Independent School District's Glen- choir, said Lew is had contributed to "1 prefer this post because of the in my back- complimented Lewis on his positive criminal justice. Before working crest Middle School. Not only did the the choir musically and spiritually. people." lewis said. "Everybody's yard. zeal and ability to make visitors feel with WFAA, he was a photographer "He's our musician, but more like out in the daytime. I love to laugh and "Ground ball to Danny, he scoops welcome. choir add spiritual direction, but it fol the Dallas ( owboNs. also made a positive academic influ- a spiritual adviser." Baugh said. "She joke with the kids on the corner. w nh it, throws to first. One out," I pro- So what makes this security guard Even though his background may ence at the school. also said that Lewis is a father figure the employees on the comet " claimed with a smile Then the cycle so happy? not indicate it. Moore said he has to many choir members. "When we And that's what Lewis will con- would start again "When I wake up and the floor. "Just like the sports teams had 'No always been intrigued by politics. need something, he tells us he's only tinue to do. even when the weather is It wai amazing because Danny I've got something to be happy about pass, no play,' I had 'no pass, no "I've been interested in govern- a phone call away." she said. cold and rain\ and the traffic is a and I never lost a game in the history for the rest of the day," Lewis said. sing," Lewis said. The results ment and polities." he said. "I Lewis'job in the choir is "to sup- mess. He said he hoped he did not of "ground balls." More impor- That "something" is a matter showed grades improved 67 percent, thought about running for school ply the music, bring the music, teach haves to return to his previous post tantly, that was where m> love and Lewis takes much more seriously: citizenship improved 87 percent and board in I'lnno. I read in the paper attendance went up 93 percent, he and play" However, he said he must working the S p.m. to 4 a.m. shift enthusiasm for the game of religion. that the deadline to file for city elec- so he can remain in touch with the began to take shape Lewis became involved in a Bap- said. sometimes play the role of the minis- tions was coming up. I had some In 1992, he found a home at Con- ter to remind students why they are people After all. that's what he's all Almost ten years after Danny and tist church when he was 6-years old. extra time, so I thought! would do it. cord Baptist Church. He became an singing. about, he said. I won our last "World Series" in my His fascination with the gospel choir "The political climate is right for "I'm a people person." I ew is said. backyard, my enthusiasm for the sparked his interest in religion imme- associate minister, and a minister of Lewis travels with the choir fre- "I love people and most of all I love game still remains. However, my diately, he said. education and new member orienta- quently, and performs in several areas of the state, such as College kids. That's why I have this job " see Moore, page 5 days of lacing up the cleats and "Mr. U.L. Rivers was playing and swinging the bat are over. That equipment has now been traded in for a microphone I have spent the last two spring- times broadcasting TCU baseball games on the radio with fellow senior Tom Glasman. While waiting Professor brings English to aid for a recent game to begin down in Austin at Disch-Falk Field. Tom and I took the field during TCU's batting practice. The memories of my baseball past began to come alive as I heard the many sounds of the game around me. The crack of the bat, the crowd filing in, some chatter amongst the ballplayers and The Eagles "Take it Easy" piping through the speakers made me feel like a kid again All at once, 1 was waiting to play in my first little league game. Unfortunately, my best memories of this game are all from my senior season in high school It was my only year of high school ball and the layoff became really apparent when BY SUSAN HOPPER oihei funding. TCU DAILY SKIFF I dug into the batter's box. A small contingent of medical doctors, a statistician, 1 hit .050, which is the equivalent Case Western's financial grants managei and Daniel put of the ratings a show like "Cop The countryside is desperately together workshops to teach the fundamentals Rock" received during its short run poor in areas at least by Amer- "I wanted an opportunity lo help." lie said. "I don't on TV. Or better yet, it could be ican standards. know medicine, I don't know federal funding, but I call Some villages look like camp- compared to bowling a total score of look at a paragraph ol scientific writing and sec what sites, and local women can he seen 4. works and what doesn't." outside their humble homes, cooking Hitting just wasn't my thing, but Daniel's task involved heading a four-day willing and washing for their families. The peo- my defense at first base always kept workshop, in which he applied professional experience ple wear frayed, faded clothing in loud me in the line-up as well as extensive educational I raining to teach proposal One day. however, my coach did Western patterns two decades writing to Makkarere'a faculty. (V old or in brightly colored something to me that usually is "I can help them untangle sentences and make sense of / V traditional weaves. reserved only for pitchers In high passages that don't seem lo make sense." he said.

BY ERIC WALTERMIRE phones for emergency purposes." security and convenience purposes. (Metrocel Cellular's) security plan gives Dunn said another reason for the "cel- TCU DAILY SKIFF Dunn, who works for one of the two Dunn said it is a good idea for people people access to a mobile assistance pro- lular boom" was people were busier today cellular service providers in the Metro- to have a phone with them at all times. gram which offers 24-hour, roadside than ever before. Safety, convenience and dropping plex, said analysts consider the area to be "Cellular phones give people the reas- assistance." "Using a cellular phone allows people prices have the cellular phone business the second largest market in the nation for surance of knowing help is only a Jennifer Glickman, a junior business to reach anyone from anywhere," Dunn booming throughout the Fort Worth/Dal- cellular phone usage. phone call away if an emergency major, said her cellular phone has aided said. "People can always get in touch with las area, and many college students are "One reason for the increase in cellular arises," Dunn said. her on three occasions in the last two others because the phone can be carried getting hooked up. said Liz Dunn of use in the Metroplex is because it has a lot Dunn said many cellular ^T^^ months. around with them." Metrocel Cellular. of technological businesses," Dunn said. phone providers have what "On the most recent occasion, 1 was in Ken Wimberly, a junior business major, "The people buying cellular phones are "People in the Metroplex have been are known as "security a not-so-great part of Dallas when my car said he enjoyed his cellular phone because mostly business executives and other peo- coined 'early adapters,' which means the" plans" for their users. broke down at night," Glickman said. "I it was convenient and inexpensive. ple who are continuously on the go," are eager and willing to try new technolo- "Security plans are called my (cellular) service company and "Between school and work I'm rarely Dunn said. "However, students are also gies." typically for people who they got a tow-truck to come and get my home to receive phone calls," Wimberly using the phones. A lot of parents are buy- Dunn said students constitute only a don't use the phone very car. It was so effortless, but if 1 didn't said. "Having a cellular phone enables me ing them as gifts for the children because small sector of these "early adapters," but much, but want to have one as have my cellular 1 don't know what 1 to get my phone calls from wherever I am, they feel safer knowing they have the many of them use cellular phones for a safety measurement." Dunn said. "Our would have done," she said. and at a relatively low cost."

Students inspect Dream from page 4 Moore train page 4 eateries, services He quickly got two strikes before ous occasion. a new viewpoint and fresh ideas." detriment that he is so young. But it swinging and missing the third pitch So here lam in 1995. fielding pop- Moore said he enjoyed talking to is great that he is showing interest." for strike three. ups and ground balls during BP people on the campaign trail for the Moore said some opponents have There were now two outs, but (that's what the players call batting May 6 election. called him young and inexperienced, at UTA, Baylor Matthew was now on third base after practice). My defensive skills are not "I enjoy meeting people directly but he said he thinks his youth gives stealing on the last . what they used to be. but the rush of and seeing them face-to-face." he him an advantage in the race. When coach turned and saw his being on the field has again made me said. "It is good to see the citizens' "I can provide a younger view- also visited TCU's main cafeteria, BY JIM LAONER player next to him. he exclaimed. realize that this game is truly heaven involvement. I wish more people point and a fresh face with new said SMU offered a far greatet TCU DAILY SKIFF "Matt, you ran so fast I didn't even on earth. were involved in their government." ideas." he said. "However, some peo- variety of types of food, and dif- see you." I decide to pretend that Danny and Moore's time is taken up by pub- Three members of the Food ferent meal plans. ple may think it is a disadvantage." Never missing an opportunity for I are still in the backyard as a fly ball lic engagements and forums, he said Service Committee of the Student Students at SMU can either pur- Moore said he respected politi- a good line, I yelled at Matthew from heads my way. I see it coming — no Despite his background, he said he cians who are open and honest with House of Representatives visited chase a 13 or 21 meals-a-week the dugout, "Oh, coach didn't see problem as the ball pops in'o the web had not gotten used to talking with two other North Texas universities plan, or they can put a certain their constituents. you steal third, so you better go back of my glove and I make the out. the media about the campaign. "I have respect for certain politi- to observe their food services last amount on their identification card to second." "One out," I think to myself. I Lazor. a 1994 graduate of TCI . cians who are good representatives weekend. and then have a set amount taken And that's exactly what he did. throw the ball to a TCU coach stand- Ryan Pfeiffer, a junior religion off for each different meal, similar said it was good to see someone for the people." he said. "However, The eyes of the opposing pitcher ing behind second base. I pretend to Moore's age with political aspira- major and chairman of the com- to TCU's plan, said Andy Wilson, a some people just put on a good popped out of his sockets when he fire the ball to the cut-off man. but tions. front." mittee, Donna Burg, a sophomore junior business major at SMU. saw this guy walking slowly back to completely overthrow the coach and nutrition major, and Julie Markus, But every plan SMU offers is "It is great to see someone fresh Moore said he did not currently second with his head down. the ball sails towards first base. out of college showing interest." a freshman business major, visited "all you can eat." Students can go have any aspirations to advance his He flipped the ball to an infielder This is not the first time in my life Lazor said. "People ma) think it is a political career if elected. the University of Texas at Arling- back as many times as they want who put the tag on Matthew. The I have suffered some disappointment ton and Baylor University. for meals, drinks, salads, and game was over. or humility playing the game of base- Pfeiffer said they were sched- desserts. Despite my plea that the words ball, but my frustration mounts as I uled to go to Southern Methodist Wilson said these plans were "Simon says" never preceded my realize I am not looking at Danny University instead of UTA, expensive but SMU students statement to Matthew, I was tackled Mandernack in my backyard. because SMU cancelled at the last understand why. by my teammates and still possess I have just overthrown Nolan fs your skin unbecoming to you? minute. "Their reasoning is that you can physical scars today from that dubi- Ryan. "The point of our trip was to take so much or such a wide vari- Then you should be coming to me. compare schools of our own size, ety of things," he said. "Most of us and compare our price range, vari- are happy to pay it." DermaCulture Skin Care ety and generally get a feel for Wilson also said SMU rou- mPcrfccHon 735-17)7 where we sit," Pfeiffer said. tinely provides free hot cider, hot After evaluating both universi- chocolate, and herbal tea for their Deep pore cleansing. Shclia Crider ties, Pfeiffer said TCU's food ser- students. Another popular feature vice compared favorably. they include is a self-serve, build- facials; body waxing; Inside Studio 5220 "TCU has it good with Mar- your-own ice cream sundae bar lash and brow dye. On Camp Bowie riott," he said. "The pricing is fair. with all the toppings, he said. REMEMBER: Everybody wants quality, but that Pfeiffer said his Food Service sometimes gets expensive." Committee meets with Marriott Baylor and UTA both use ARA every two weeks to talk about new DAK RAPE ISA CRIME Food Service, a competitor of ideas and concerns. Vacation while learning Spanish Marriott. "They are always open to sug- lliinking about wli.it to do urth your summer i Pfeiffer said he was disap- gestions and every one of the vacation? Why not spend it in a tropical i pointed he could not observe managers are on hand," he said. MO MEANS HO\ DCfLfon, doing something dial sou can justih. SMU's food service. Pfeiffer said he hoped to visit to sow parents? I.ram Spanish' One SMU student, who has SMU next semester. Ihe Institute for Spanish Language Studies ha-. 5 different Total Immersion Schools to choose from | Live with i Costa Ricsn family and , For Istolasma study with Students from all around the \u>rld U'iUi different locations and MUI satisfaction is ! View from page 1 donation. Earn IF YOU HAVE CANCER, There will also be information WE CAN HEIR tables in the Student Center all day. 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BY BEN WALKER not set I date lor further negotiations BY JIM LITKE have been shifted this season from 15 ASSOCIATED PRESS Umpires have been locked out since ASSOCIATED PRESS high-revenue teams to 11 low-rev- Jan. 1. and the sides have made little enue clubs, with the expansion NEW YORK - Major league progress since then despite talks almosi MILWAUKEE — Amid consider- Florida Marlins and Colorado Rock- umpires, locked out by owners baCMM weekly able upheaval and mounting tension ies excluded from transfers. of a contract dispute, could picket "I don't know of anything that's between the haves and have-nots, The clubs that stood to benefit the spnng-trdininji parks uhcn exhibition planned in the way of further negotia- baseball's ruling executive council most were San Diego and Montreal games start Thursday tions befoK Thursday, at the earliest." met Tuesday night in Milwaukee for at about $3.8 million. The biggest "It's a possibility The discussion has Opalka said the stan of a two-day session. contributor would have been the come up." Bob Opalka. an associate of "At this point. I don't see any way the Dozens of free agents have New York at S2.3 million. umpires' union head Richie Phillips, regular umpires could he back in place changed teams and leagues in the That plan, originally contingent on said Tuesday for the start of the exhibition games." he past few days. In one of the more a salary cap, was then made contin- The picketing, not yet appro\ed b> said worrisome trends, several stars have gent on a deal with the players. But the umpires' executive council, would Umpires staged a brief walkout in been dealt from small-market teams that hasn't happened either. be informational and not intended to 1991. and replacement umps called to large-market rivals. The Expos, who had the lowest stop people from entering stadiums every game on opening day except one The owners' claim their combined payroll in baseball and the best Exhibition gama lor the regular big alter owners and umpires worked out a losses during the 232-day strike were record last season, already have league player- begin Ifuirsday. and the tour-year contract early thai morning at least $700 million. And without a traded Marquis Grissom, their best rescheduled opening day il Ml lor April The start of the regular season was collective bargaining agreement in all-around player, to Atlanta; Ken 25. Picketing at regular-season games postponed about three weeks after the place and the economic restructuring Hill, their best , to St. remains a possibility it there's no set- players' strike ended March 31. they insisted was necessary to safe- Louis; and John Wetteland, their top tlement, Opalka said I mpircs hoped that agreement would guard baseball's future, their mood reliever, to the Yankees. A collection ol lornier major and help spur a settlement in their dispute, reflected the turbulent times. To lighten their payroll from $41 minor league umpires, along with col- but they were rebuffed in talks with Several items were due to be dis- million to less than $30 million, the lege and high school umps. called exhi- Kheel last week. TCU Dally Skiff/ Richmond Williams cussed, according to council mem- Kansas City Royals sent Cy Young bition games held with replacement Umpires originally asked for a Ml Troy Williams cuts off TCU assistant coach Tommie Robin- bers speaking on the condition they Award winner David Cone back to players earlier this spring \ similar percent pay raise during I four-year son in a wide receiver drill. The Frogs continue spring work- not be identified. Toronto and center fielder Brian period, up from their base salaries rang- Among them are revenue sharing McRae to the Chicago Cubs. group of ex-pros and amateurs would outs until their April 20 Purple-White game. likely handle the upcoming games, no ing from S60,000-S 175.000. They also and lawyers, who lost in their attempt To avoid being left behind, several active minor league umpires were sought to double their postseason rxxil. to fight off the National Labor Rela- other well-heeled clubs picked up asked to fill in. about $20,000 per umpire in many tions Board's request for an injunc- players at fire-sale prices. Colorado Phillips and management negotiator cases, because ol the increase in games Montana likely to retire tion restoring the old agreement. spent $22.5 million to get former Robert Khecl spoke Monday, but did under the expanded play off format. Some owners blame Chuck Expos outfielder Larry Walker and O'Connor, the general counsel of another $13.1 million to get starting Chiefs spokesman Bob Moore said management's Player Relations pitcher Bill Swift, a 21 -game winner ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday the club wasn't aware Mon- Committee, and his law firm, Mor- last season for San Francisco. LOS ANGELES I his time. Joe tana had made a decision. General gan, Lewis & Bockius. "I don't know how anybody is expected to go manager Carl Peterson was out of Selig has refused comment on the couldn't see a pattern emerging," Joe Montana's long-rumored town for a speaking engagement. quality of the legal advice the owners Selig said last week. BURGER STREET retirement from football likely Montana could not be reached for received during the strike. And sev- becomes official next week, the Lin comment and his agent, Tom Condon, eral owners, notably Jerry McMorris Angela Times reported Tuesday. The did not immediately return a phone of the Colorado Rockies, have said Rangers sign Buy One~ T7T>T7T7 Deluxe Bacon newspaper said the quarterback's call from The Associated Press. the owners were responsible for their Get One rlvEE Cheeseburger tnends and family will be in San Montana has one year left on the own decisions. 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Steve Bono would be SPORTS DIGEST formance bonuses, follows the team's the likely starter if Montana does decision Monday to spend $500,000 retire, with Man Blundin his backup. for reliever Roger McDowell. Texas The TCU Daily Tennis team No. 13 Stars recall Torchia also recently signed starters Kenny Rogers and Bob Tewksbury. The TCU men's tennis team contin- DALLAS (AP) — Goaltender The Rangers also on Tuesday ues to be ranked in the latest Intercolle- Mike Torchia was recalled Tuesday agreed to terms on one-year contracts TCU Daily Skiff giate Tennis Association rankings. from the Dallas Star's minor league for right-handers Mark Brandenburg. meets the public »' As a team, the Homed Frogs fell from affiliate to replace Stars goalie Andy John Dettmer and Matt Whiteside and SKIFF the Top lOtoNo. 13afterhugejumpsby Moog, who has a strained hamstring. Frog Forum left-handers Terry Burrows and Danny New Mexico and Louisiana State. Torchia, 23, has posted a record of 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April Smith. Terms weren't disclosed. Junior Paul Robinson edged up to the 19-14-5 with Kalamazoo with a 2.97 13, Student Center Lounge The Rangers added starter Kevin Top 5 in the ITA's individual rankings, goals-against average and a .904 save NOW TAKING Gross early in the strike. up one from his previous No. 6 mark. percentage. He finished the season McDowell signed a one-year deal The Frogs play the Aggies of Texas sixth in goals-against average and with $100,000 available in perfor- A&M Friday on the Tut Bartzen Varsity seventh in save percentage in the APPLICATIONS FOR: mance bonuses after negotiations Tennis Courts at the Mary Potishman IHL. Playoffs begin this week in the stalled with Zane Smith. Lard Tennis Center. 1HL. Reporters, Section Editors, Tom Henke was Texas' last year, but he's gone to St. Louis. Left- Copy editors, Advertising and hander Darren Oliver is being groomed to eventually take his place, although he, Whiteside and McDow- News Production Artists. ell will likely share the job this season. SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS Russell, 33, saved 111 games for Experience and Money Our college instructors will Texas before being traded to Oakland Inirpch your testing skills and in August 1992. He split last season give you (lie extra confidence that comes from being totally prepared between Boston and Cleveland, going can you beat that? for your graduate entrance test. 1-6 with 17 saves and a 5.09 ERA. m Included in our 5-week courses arc math, Rangers general manager Doug Pick up applications in Moucly 294 South verbal, and test strategics. 15lh successful year. Melvin spent part of Monday on the Certified and approved by the Texas Education phone with Russell's agent, Alan Hen- Agency. For More Info Call 921-7428 or 921-7426. dricks. Classes for Jun. 3 GRE exam begin Apr. 22 "I think it would be a good fit," Hen- Classes for Jun. 17 GMAT exam begin Apr. 29 dricks said. "Everybody knows (he) LEARNING TECHNIQUES wants to play." Joan Gollz, Director (214) 368-0496 The Rangers had been talking to Hear Alan Dershowitz from Simpson's agents for Smith, but apparently one of the sticking points was whether he could be in camp Tuesday. "Dream Team" of defense attorneys! "We've been talking to his agent, but he said (Smith) wasn't prepared to •Author of The Advocate's do it at this time," Melvin said. "1 felt Devi. The Abuse Excuse, SA XJ- It I it ' if we didn't get pitchers in camp by Chutzpah Reversed'of /FORT WORTH/' (Tuesday), it would be tough to have Fortune: Inside the von s P i: A K E R S them ready to start the season." BubwCase. TheBest F-O- R •U-M The Rangers have 20 of 40 players Defense plus several other \9UM> I M on the major league contract for 1995 books and articles! with Tuesday's signings. presents Brandenburg was 0-2 with a 0.87 • An impassioned dvfl Professor Alan Dershowitz ERA and five saves in 25 games at libertarian and a defender Thursday, April 13 • 7:30 p.m. Charlotte and 5-4 with a 1.74 ERA and of indivklual rights. Ed Landreth Auditorium eight saves in 37 games at Tulsa. Professor Dershowitz' Texas Christian University Dettmer was 6-1 with a 2.41 ERA in dients have included |im 10 starts at Tulsa; 0-6,4.33 in 11 games Bakker, fJaus von BuJow, CfeneralAdmissioriTktos with Texas; and 3-2,5.63 in eight starts Mike Tyson, )ohn $25 Discovery Flight at Oklahoma City. DeLorean and many Students: $5.00 Employees: $ 18.00 lhr.C-152 with Instructor Whiteside was 2-2 with a 5.02 ERA others. with TCU ID at Student Center Information Desk in 47 appearances with the Rangers. In 44 appearances at Oklahoma Presented by SIGHT SEEING City, Burrows was 3-5 with a 4.26 Fort Worth Star-Telegram ERA. He had a 9.00 ERA in one game BANKSi 570KLIFAM 5070 S. Collins, Ste. 102 with the Rangers in 1994. Arlington, TX 76018 Smith was 2-1, 2.84 in 10 outings Whatever it takes. (817)472-8307 with Oklahoma City and 1-2, 4.30 in iiK*lh« iru, ,A TheTdkTeam Behind Fire Station No. 12 13 games with the Rangers one year M.tnUf H* nrjGU ago. NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,1995 TCU DAILY SKIFF PAGE 7 Line of underwear TV execs up in arms over FCC rule hypes GOP Contract BY JEANNINE AVERSA should. FCC officials also worry that economic vides for this. To meet the three-hour require- ASSOCIATED PRESS and market forces may force stations to cut back us, in a way," said Ligorano, 38. "The ment, stations would have to air a minimum BY LARRY MARGASAK on their current levels. contract is a very serious issue. You amount of programs — probably one hour — but ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — Concerned that government "Everyone doing five hours is telling us they sit on the contract. It is a metaphor." could pay other stations in their markets to is becoming a "Big Brother," TV executives are are going to move to a half hour," said Blair WASHINGTON — You can read Reese and Ligorano, both of broadcast the remaining two. outraged by a proposal that would force stations Levin, chief of staff to FCC Chairman Reed The FCC plan contemplates raising the three- it, debate it, watch Republicans Brooklyn. N.Y., had 120 pair silk- to air three hours a week of educational pro- praise it and Democrats trash it. And Hundt. That raises the prospect of "the death spi- hour minimum a half hour each year, topping at screened and enclosed a card num- grams for children. ral of kids' television," he said. now, a small number of Americans bering each one. Ten pair, made as five hours a week. It would not apply to cable. If adopted, the Federal Communications TV executives say programming require- can also wear GOP "Contract With tests before the signed copies, were "It is never going to work because no one can Commission plan would be the first time the ments may conflict with the strategies of some America" underpants. sent to selected politicians, including define what an educational children's program government has ordered broadcasters to air a stations, which may want to position themselves is," said Gary Chapman, president of Lin Televi- Yes, they're here: artist-created, Gingrich, Senate Majority Leader minimum amount of such shows. limited edition "Contract With Amer- in a particular programming niche, such as news sion, which owns seven stations. Bob Dole of Kansas and President "I don't think Big Brother in Washington or sports. ica" underwear for men and women. Clinton. The FCC has proposed some guidelines, say- should tell broadcasters how much they should With a top-rated three-hour live news show The 10 main points of the GOP's Gingrich-led Republicans contend ing shows would qualify as educational if they program in a given week," said Milton Maltz, each morning, KTLA in Los Angeles "is not a 1994 campaign agenda are on the that most Americans support the con- are designed for children age 16 and under; are chairman of Malrite Communications Corp., kids' station," said Shaun Sheehan, vice presi- back of the cotton briefs. On the tract and that Democrats are too lib- regularly scheduled; televised between 6 a.m. which owns five TV stations. dent of Tribune Co., which owns KTLA and front: a handmade, silk-screened pic- eral and out of touch with and 11 p.m., and are a certain length. Maltz and other owners attending the National seven other stations. Chapman and other owners don't think this ture of House Speaker Newt Gin- constituents. Association of Broadcasters convention esti- grich, R-Ga. Sheehan said all Tribune stations run educa- approach will help broadcasters. The whole Except for defeated term-limits mate that their stations are now airing at least tional children's shows, but some do more than The artists were not trying to be legislation. House Republicans have plan, they say, violates their First Amendment three hours of educational shows a week, but others. Station executives say they don't want to complimentary. passed the contract's other major rights. said that the FCC is not justified in requiring lose the flexibility to program stations in a way "There is a personal threat here to items including: constructing more And it has one gaping hole, they said. It can't them to do so. that will both be profitable and meet community our personal lives and liberties, to force children to watch educational shows. prisons; overhauling the welfare sys- The FCC has said broadcasters are not airing needs. reproductive rights and sexual orien- tem; instituting a S500-per-child lax Levin agrees on that. "For this to work, par- as much educational programming as they Levin said another part of the FCC's plan pro- tation," said Marshall Reese, 39, who credit for families with incomes up to ents have to take responsibility," he said. created the underwear with fellow S200,000; repealing 1993 Social artist Nora Ligorano. "So we Security tax increases; making it thought, let's make a really ridicu- more difficult to create new regula- lous, absurd product." tions and limiting punitive damages "We feel they're trying to censor in court cases nationwide. Solar panels harness energy in West Texas

BY EDUARDO MONTES Even a slow drive through a herd of mounted tubular solar arrays and tilt- to estimate how much, if any. money ASSOCIATED PRESS cattle stubbornly grazing on a remote ing square solar panels. he's saving because of the admittedly Government renews ranch road will eventually lead a trav- Champion said an anticipated third small trial system. FORT DAVIS. Texas - At first eler to a solar-powered water pump. 100 kilowatt system will come on line But he said: "We think it's going to glance, there's nothing about this "It's been an interesting year," said later this year. be great." charming, little mountain commu- Champion. "We've learned a lot and One industry rule of thumb says 2 The reaction outside Fort Davis also UV Index program nity that suggests anything revolu- moved forward." kilowatts is enough for one household, has been good, although outside tionary is happening. Dallas-based Central and South so when the park is completed it observers are thinking on a much Skin-cancer experts praise warning system The quiet main street is lined with West Corp., a public utility holding should generate enough power for 150 larger scale than savings in John turn-of-the-century buildings that company, installed the rooftop panels households. Prude's kitchen. seem better suited to act as backdrops and the solar park last year to familiar- CSW is also planning to construct a Observers from within and without cover 58 cities. BY RANDOLPH SCHMID for Old West-style gunfights than to ize itself with renewable energy tech- wind farm near Fort Davis that will be the utility industry are excited about At the same time, however, the ASSOCIATED PRESS play host to anything modern, let alone nologies. capable of generating 6 megawatts of recent efforts statewide to tap solar agency said it will encourage private- technologically ground breaking. Utility officials hope that over the electricity, or enough for 3,000 house- and wind power, technologies which WASHINGTON — The govern- sector meteorologists to make simi- That is unless you happen to peer five-year life of the project, they will holds. ment's UV Index, which warns have existed for years but are on the lar UV indices widely available closely at the roof of The Drugstore learn enough to decide whether renew- Aside from some minor complaints Americans of the danger from expo- verge of becoming economical on across the country. and spy the solar panels which are qui- able energy production is cost-effec- about the aesthetics, or lack thereof, of large scales. sure to the sun, will continue. The government's UV Index was etly feeding electricity into the tive to the point that it can be used as the proposed wind turbine towers, The National Weather Service launched last June 28 as a coopera- renowned eatery with the old-fash- part of the regular generation mix. most people seem to support the pro- announced renewal of the index tive effort of the Weather Service, ioned bar-top soda fountain. Fort Davis was chosen because of ject. Tuesday, just 24 hours after it had Environmental Protection Agency Installed a year ago. the panels are its high number of sunny days and "I think the citizens are very pleased won praise from a panel of skin-can- and Centers for Disease Control to part of a project that has turned this because of the strong winds in the area. with it," said Jeff Davis County Judge TRAFFIC TICKETS cer experts for helping call attention help increase public awareness'ofithe tbwn of 1.200 into a center for research To date, the project is still in its Peggy Robertson. defended but only in Fort to the hazards of ultraviolet radiation. potential for skin cancer. on alternative power generation. infancy. But none more so than those who Worth, Arlington, and The index was one of several pro- "The UV Index is a very powerful "On the whole it's gone very well." elsewhere in Tarrant County. Solar panels have been installed free have experienced renewables technol- No promises as to results. Any fine grams whose futures were under weapon . . . against skin cancer," Dr. project site manager Brian Champion of charge at five sites, including Cham- ogy firsthand. "We're very proud to be and any court costs are not included review at the Weather Service, which Lowell A. Goldsmith of the Ameri- said. "I'm very pleased we've made pion's home. The Drugstore and the part of the program," said John Robert on tec for legal representation. is moving to drop some functions it can Academy of Dermatology, said the progress we have." nearby Prude Guest Ranch. Prude, owner of the Prude Ranch. says would be better handled by pri- Monday following a weekend meet- Champion's work can be found The solar park remains under con- JAMES R. MALLORY The ranch is using solar panels to Attorney at Law vate industry. ing on cancer. throughout Fort Davis, which is about struction high above the town, within provide supplemental power to its Weather Service Director Elbert The index, widely reported in news- 3024 Sandage Ave. 170 miles southeast of El Paso. sight of the McDonald Observatory's kitchen. So far. Prude hasn't been able Fort Worth, TX 76109-1793 W. Friday said the index was being papers and broadcasts, estimates the Rectangular solar panels, their dark, main dome, which is perched on Mt. continued "consistent with our mis- intensity of the sun expected around crystalline faces turned skyward, Locke's 6,800-foot summit. 924-3236 Not certified b\ ihe Texas Board of Legal Specialization sion to issue forecasts that make a noon the next day — a forecast that adorn other buildings besides The Two solar systems capable of gen- difference in the health and safety of should help people decide whether to Drugstore. Orderly rows of solar erating 200 kilowatts of electricity Americans." risk exposure, use sunscreen and hats arrays also decorate the shoulders of have already been installed, laid out in "We Do TCU Send Home Billing" The forecasts will continue to or take other actions. the Davis Mountains. N' uniform rows of swiveling, rack- W. Barry

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"If students can discuss sports, and music or drama And in a dig at news media, Taken together, the remarks underscored Dole's at school they should also be allowed to voluntar- ATLANTA — Remember New Goizueta read, a la David Letterman, DES MOINES, Iowa — Moving to shore up his principal goal on his weeklong campaign ily — voluntarily — pray." Coke? Coca-Cola can look back now his Top 10 list of Coca-Cola blunders conservative credentials. Bob Dole called for vol- announcement tour: to cement his position as the Some Republicans support a constitutional and laugh. as reported in the press. Each item, untary school prayer Tuesday and lashed out at Hol- front-runner by strengthening his support among amendment allowing school prayer; Dole voted in That's what company executives however, was something that turned lywood for promoting "casual violence and even the conservative factions ascendant in GOP poli- favor of such an amendment in 1984. did Monday — threw a party to cel- out to be a success for the company. more casual sex." tics. His preference, however, is legislation allowing ebrate what many consider the The No. 1 blunder on the list was "We began as a people seeking religious freedom To rivals, these might be viewed as concessions students to pray and lead peers in prayer. School biggest flop in corporate history. gathering employees together to cel- and have evolved into a nation whose government to shore up weaknesses. But the Senate majority officials could not lead or dictate prayers. Dole has But Coke's top executives also ebrate the company's "most embar- often seems the enemy of religion." the Republican leader rejected that characterization during a con- not introduced such legislation and told reporters used the occasion to tell employees rassing moment." presidential front-runner said as he campaigned in versation with reporters on his campaign plane. there was virtually no chance such a bill could clear they should not be afraid to take risks "Even 10 years after the fact, arti- Ohio and Iowa "The moral code we nurture in our He said he signed the tax pledge, after refusing the Senate next year. despite the ill-fated decision to give cles about New Coke continue to be churches and synagogues is under attack from our to do so in his failed 1988 campaign, because this In taking aim at Hollywood, Dole sounded much the world New Coke, which was good business and sell newspapers," government." year's version allowed for the closing of loopholes. like former Vice President Dan Quayle, whose launched April 23, 1985. Goizueta said. Dole's overture to conservatives included tough As for his comments on values. Dole said that he decision to sit out the 1996 race is one reason the "Some people second-guess New Coke was a reformulated ver- talk on welfare reform and a promise to phase out had a proven conservative record on social issues Christian conservative vote is not seen as commit- everything The Coca-Cola Co. does," sion of Coca-Cola designed to meet federal funding for the arts and humanities, long- but that it had received little attention in the context ted to any one candidate. said Roberto C. Goizueta, Coke's a decline in Coke's popularity. time targets of the Christian right. And he accused of his Senate career. "Every parent knows the greatest challenge to chairman and chief executive. "His- An unprecedented consumer President Clinton of contributing to the nation's Dole highlighted the importance of religious family values is the way our popular culture tory and hindsight require no vision revolt forced the company to bring moral decline by abdicating leadership in the war conservative voters, and the competition among ridicules them." Dole said. "Our music, movies and . . . you only stumble when you're back the the original formula — on drugs. (iOP contenders for their support. He made values advertising regularly push the limits of decency, moving." about three months later. Dole's courting of social conservatives came just the centerpiece of speeches at the Ohio statehouse bombarding our children with destructive mes- A decade removed from the crisis. Goizueta said the company a day after he made a major gesture to economic and then later at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. sages of casual violence and even more casual sex." Coke's bosses were able to reflect on learned an invaluable lesson about the New Coke episode with humor. pleasing consumers. Since 1985, As the lights dimmed in the audito- Coke's share of the soft drink busi- rium at the company's Atlanta head- ness and market value have grown quarters, a standing-room-only crowd considerably, a point repeatedly of almost 600 employees saw a scene made at Monday's gathering. from "The Simpsons," in which a Introducing marketing chief Ser- group of hobos, including one gio Zeyman, a key player in the New depicted as New Coke's inventor, tell Coke decision who left the company what led them down the road to ruin. after the debacle but recently The episode aired previously on Fox. returned. Coca-Cola President Dou- Later, a video montage of TV news glas Ivester said: "Anyone who coverage of the New Coke story thinks New Coke hurt Sergio's career played to the sounds of R.E.M.'s hasn't seen his new home " Study says immigrants beaten by border patrol

BY MICHELLE MITTELSTAOT alternatives, such as an independent ASSOCIATED PRESS review of Border Patrol agents," alleged Allyson Collins, a principal WASHINGTON — Border Patrol author of the study. agents routinely abuse people seek- At least 3.5 million people are ing to enter the United States from believed to be in the United States Mexico — legally and illegally — illegally, with another 300,000 or and they enjoy virtual impunity under more entering without permission a system that provides little oversight, each year. a human rights group charges. Human Rights Watch is advocating Human Rights Watch-Americas, in creation of an independent commis- a report to be issued Wednesday, cites sion that would receive and investi- beatings, shootings, rapes and deaths gate complaints against Border Patrol alleged to have occurred at the hands agents. The U.S. Commission on of Border Patrol agents. And it con- Immigration Reform, headed by for- tends that the Immigration and Natu- mer Rep. Barbara Jordan, D-Texas, ralization Service, a Justice also has urged establishment of a Department agency, is doing little to complaints process that could be remedy its "abysmal human rights monitored by the public. record." Currently, complaints generally INS officials didn't return repeated end up in the Justice Department's telephone calls seeking comment civil rights division. The division's Tuesday. But the agency has dis- criminal section received 1,322 com- missed earlier reports by the group as plaints against INS personnel, includ- a string of unfounded allegations. ing Border Patrol agents, between The study is the third in a series of October 1988 and September 1994, highly critical reports of U.S. immi- Human Rights Watch says. Of those, gration agents issued by the group. only 16 cases were presented to a The study, entitled "Crossing the grand jury for possible indictment. Of Line," was based on a fact-finding the 12 Border Patrol agents indicted mission along the southwestern bor- on federal civil rights charges since der last July. September 1983, two were convicted, "The Clinton administration has the group said. abdicated its responsibility to correct INS has long said it has only I the ongoing abuse problem by failing complaint per 17,000 apprehensions, to follow through with its pledges of which compares favorably to the rates reform and by refusing to consider of other law enforcement agencies.

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