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Wednesday, April 29, 1992 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texcjs 89th Year, No. 109 Thespians House approves wrap year with 'Heidi' budget expenses,
By JULIET YATES TCU Daily Skiff committee chairs
The TCU theater department is By MEREDITH CAWTHRON In other business. House members wrapping up their spring run with TCU Daily Skiff elected new committee chairs that its production of "The Heidi Chron- will help utilize the allocated money. icles." The House of Student Representa- These chairs oversee the various The show opens at 8 p.m. tives voted unanimously Tuesday to House committees that propose bills Wednesday in Ed Landreth Hall, approve a S190,000 budget for fiscal in the best interests of the students, said Director Susan Rush. year 1992-93. said Matt McClendon. House vice The production will also run at 8 Student representatives approved president. p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday the budget yesterday, although the "1 think the new chairs will do a budget was previously scheduled to good job," Walters said. "They are a 44 "T" be voted on last week. real diverse group which will help The budget vote was postponed give the House a better perspective he "Heidi last week by House representatives about the campus." Chronicles" is a story because a number of representatives "I intend to put a lot of time and about an art historian were not present—or a quorum—to visible effort into this position," said who specializes in approve the budget. Bobby Chesney, newly elected chair women artists from the Representatives' questions about for the Student Concerns Committee. Renaissance period." the bill were answered during the "This committee is so important April 14 meeting. because this is where we discover the SUSAN RUSH, Few questions were asked during needs of the students." Chesney said. Director the question-and-answer period Other newly elected committee about the budget yesterday because chairs include Kristin Turner, chair and at 2 p.m. Sunday, she said. of a previous extensive session of of Academic Affairs; Scott McClen- "The Heidi Chronicles" is a story questions and debate a week earlier. don. chair of Permanent Improve- about an art historian who special- House leaders said the students' ments; Christian Ellis, chair of izes in women artists from the money was spent wisely. Elections and Regulations; and Renaissance period. "We have been over the budget D'shawn Yeager. chair of University The main character, Heidi, time and time again," said Tiffany Relations. teaches at Columbia University and Swayzee. House treasurer. House representatives also reminisces back through her life. "We spent a lot of time trying to decided to vote on a bill next week Heidi has flashbacks that illus- make sure the money was allocated that, if approved, will fund a ropes trate how her friendships shaped her to the right places," Swayzee said. course on the TCU campus. life. Rush said. Other leaders agreed. The course has been used by many Rush said the production has "I am pleased with the way the large corporations, as well as college been a real challenge for the TCU budget turned out because 1 think the campuses to utilize teamwork and crew because of the technical budget will spend the students' build unity. aspects. money effectively." said Ben Wal- It is a series of activities similar to "The show is a technical night- ters, student body president. obstacle courses that are built out of mare because we are using slides as "The extra S2 has given us some rope. Teams must work together in part of the flashbacks and music leverage to do some new things like order to master its challenge, said from the '60s. '70s and '80s," she free films next year and S3.000 for Laura Cummings, past chair of the said. multicultural co-programming." Permanent Improvements Commit- Rush said the story, which Walters said. "We've also expanded tee. TCU Dally Skiff/Aimee Herring involves 14 actors and actresses, is the Special Projects Fund which is The committee is requesting that both amusing and sad because it is a Allen Taha, a freshman biology major, entertains his friends by performing rollerblade given to organizations that come to the House allocate S6.000 from the tragedy and a comedy. tricks on the steps of Sadler Hall Monday. the House and request money The play is free to students. through bills." See House, page 2 Police, citizens join to fight crime in area neighborhoods
1800 E. Robert Street in Fort Worth's for people like Mable, who live in the empty plastic drug baggies. Now. the middle of weed-choked, unkept by Patsy Thomas. Weed and Seed By JOE LATTANZI Coordinator for the Tan-ant County Special to the Skiff southeast side, the most crime-ridden city's high crime neighborhoods. residents walk around outside, smil- lawns, facing trash-littered streets. area of the city. Until two weeks ago, Financed by a SI million federal ing, talking, enjoying the sun—and Drug dealers hawk their wares on Citizens Crime Commission. The The small clump of pale red and drug dealers had plagued the com- grant, the program is designed to first their newfound freedom. street corners and in front of run- figures represented about 1 1 percent white flowers stood alone amid tufts plex, openly selling crack cocaine weed out the cnminals in the high "The residents love it," said Rose down motels. Prostitutes parade up of the violent crimes that occurred of brown grass and weeds in the and heroin in broad daylight. Living crime areas, then seed them with Ann Miller, Prince Hall Apartments and own in front of the motels, throughout the city dunng the report- remains of an apartment building's in fear for nearly two years, the ten- social and community programs and manager. "They've banded together, flaunting themselves, smiling, wav- ing period. flower garden. ants endured a daily cycle of drug- activities. As the highest crime area knowing that the city and the police ing, trying to get someone to stop. The Weed and Seed program is a Two years ago, Mable (not her real trafficking, drug use. robberies and in the city, Fort Worth's southeast are backing them. Before the police Small groups of men sit on the comprehensive multi-agency name) planted the flowers out of shootings. Then, a special police task side is the programs's first priority. came, nobody came out of .heir porches of some of the houses, drink- approach to law enforcement and sheer joy because she could go out- force showed up on April 4—about Because of the extent of crime in apartments. They were scared to ing, staring with glassy eyes at the community revitalization. according side again. For her, the flowers sym- 75 Fort Worth police officers and the Prince Hall Apartments, it was death." cars going by. Poverty and stagna- to a Department of Justice press bolized the start of a new life. U.S. Marshals and a police heli- the first target of the Weed and Seed The Prince Hall Apartments are tion permeate southeast Fort Worth, release. For the past six months, Mable hid copter. The small army of lawmen program, said Officer Paul Ware, the crime free today, but Polytechnic- creating an atmosphere of fear—and The first step, weeding, is an inten- in her apartment, its door barricaded, arrested the dealers, and gave the neighborhood police officer who Heights, Stop Six and other neigh- hopelessness—that covers the area sive law enforcement effort to afraid to venture out, afraid that she Prince Hall complex back to its ten- conceived the raid. With the help of borhoods in the 15 square miles of like a shroud. remove violent criminals and drug would be robbed, shot—or worse. ants. Fort Worth police, the apartment southeast Fort Worth look like a war Southeast Fort Worth experienced traffickers from a community. The Mable lives in the Prince Hall Under a Department of Justice complex is no longer dominated by zone. Burned out, abandoned and 8.256 violent crimes in 1991. an second step, seeding, restores the Apartments, a 100-umt Housing and program called Weed and Seed, Fort drugs and guns and littered with bro- boarded up buildings line the streets. increase of 24 percent since 1990. Urban Development complex at Worth has begun to create a new life ken glass, spent cartridges, and Faded, dilapidated homes sit in the according to information furnished See Crime, page 2 State budget cuts to threaten Inside Retailers optimistic,
Just a thought student financial aid programs Are you confused about student survey finds housing problems? So is our columnist. steady, TCU will get $1 million in dents who can receive the award is Page 3 By JENNIFER WILLINGHAM veyed were retailers affected by Car- By ABIGAIL DALBEY swell Air Force Base and General Special to the Skiff state aid for the 1992-93 academic the same, Caldwell said. This year, TCU Daily Skiff year, said Emma Baker, director of the state wide budget is S25 million. Spring Training ends Dynamics in West Fort Worth and The 1992-93 TCU financial aid financial aid. Students who are ineligible for the The annual Purple-White Despite predictions of economic manufacturers that supply General budget may be cut by $70,000 if the Therefore, either fewer students equilization grant can get other forms football game ended spring calamity for Tarrant county residents Dynamics everywhere." Moncrief Texas Legislature cutsets budget. will get financial aid or the same of financial aid. TCU offers many practice for the Frogs Tues- because of recent defense spending said. "If we don't come up with more amount of students will get less aid, other financial aid scholarship pro- day, with a 42-14 win for the cuts, retailers are optimistic. Kathy Livingston, a student con- tax dollars, programs will have to be she said. grams, each with different eligibility Purple team. That conclusion was the result of a ducting the survey, said that manu- cut," said Jane Caldwell. director of Only Texas residents attending requirements. Page 6 survey conducted by five graduate facturers are better off because most special programs for the tuition coor- private universities are eligible to "What students actually get students in the M.J. Neely School of of their business is contracted and dinating board in Austin. One of the receive money from the equilization depends on financial eligibility, aca- Business. they know what to expect but retail- programs affected by the budget cut grant. demic credentials and merit or talent The students conducting the sur- ers do not. would be the Texas Tuition Equal- TCU's state funding has declined awards," Baker said. vey were Rita Dixon, Kathy Liv- "Direct and indirect impacts an the ization Grant program. in the past few years. Each year the All financial aid offered under ingston, Stephanie McKinney. Tim businesses were considered in the Equalization grants help make pri- legislature allots funds to each school these scholarships must be repaid. Neumanand Ruth Tremato. William survey." Livingston said. "The busi- vate universities financially accessi- based on its number of eligible stu- The university is able to offer a Outside Moncrief, chairman of TCU's mar- nesses who supply GD and Carswell ble for all students. The program was dents, Caldwell said. The schools broader range of merit or talent keting department, directed the pro- are directly affected and the busi- founded in 1971. then award grants to the students. scholarships because of the univer- ject, which was completed for nesses whose target market is the Today's weather will be academic credit. defense employee and their families "The original purpose of the pro- Last year, the statewide equaliza- sity's large endowment, she said. partly cloudy with a high of The university also offers pri- Tarrant County Junior College is is indirectly affected. Thirty-one per- gram (the equalization grant) was to tion grant budget was S24.4 million 80 degrees. encourage students to go to college and the money was allotted to about vately funded grants, which do not the principle client and asked TCU to cent of GD's suppliers is wholesale Thursday will be sunny, create a data base of the businesses trade. by providing assistance and to pro- 19,000 students. The maximum need to be repaid. These grants offer with a high near 85 degrees. vide additional choices so students amount a student could receive was general aid to students based on their that will be impacted. "We have identified six zip codes didn't have to go to the least expen- $1,900. financial aid forms, but some give Hundreds of primary and sec- or areas that will be affected the sive colleges, but so they could Last year, the average grant TCU preference to certain students. For ondary defense industry suppliers in most," she said. "These include choose to go to more expensive ones, awarded was close to the state aver- example, the Beasley Foundation Tarrant County, at risk of losing busi- Wnite Settlement, Ridglea. Wedge- " Caldwell said. age of $1,270. Grant gives preference to Disciples ness due to a shrinking military bud- wood. Benbrook. Bryant lrvin and The equilization grant program This year, students will get more of Christ students and the Tandy get, were identified during the River Oaks." may be cut by up to 6 percent. If the money because the budget is larger project. state financial aid funding holds and the maximum number of stu- See Cuts, page 2 "The two types of businesses sur- See Hope, page 2 Page 2 YVrdtu-sdiiy, April 29, luoj TCU DAILY SKIFF
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Editor: Alfred R. Charles Managing Editor: Nicole Foy TCU Daily Skiff News Editor: Andy Grieser Assignments Editor: Leanna Staley Opinion Editor: Jeff Jeter Sports Editor: Ty Benz All-American Mosaic Editor: Elizabeth Lunday newspaper Photo Editor: Airaee Herring Graphics Editor: Russell Fincher Ad Manager: Debbie Hooker Associated Collegiate Press Department Chairman: Anantha Babbili Publication Director: Paul LaRocque Production Supervisor: Debra Whitecotton Business Manager: Jayne Akers Preservation Local community's efforts are noble
The demolition of historic landmarks in Fort Worth for parking lots is a sad occurrence indeed. The destruction of the Reynolds and Morton homes in February for parking structures has ignited a firestorm of protests from community citizens to save the structures. Art faculty member Gail Gear began circulating a petition and student groups from across the campus joined in the preservation efforts. Residents seeking answers, plumber In an era when society members have very few links with the past, it is amazing that city officials will allow the destruction of homes and buildings never expects these things. We hope it won't to the Housing Office. This is despite the fad by happen again. You're welcome to change that your R.A. and Hall Director are there that preserve a chapter of Fort Worth history. CARL t:i rooms (despite the fact that there might be a mainly to keep general order among the resi- One house was built in 1900 by a cattle baron and another residence was heck of a lot of inconvenience m changing dent of the hall and aren't expected to have erected in 1915 by a prominent Fort Worth businessman. KOZLOWSKI everything, including phone numbers and plumbing repair experience as part of their job L installation, in the middle of a semester). There requirements. But of course, once you take it to Although it is too late to save those houses, it is not too late to begin a push Columnist was a little water. A small odor problem. A bit the Housing Office, it's then said that all of to save other sites that may be demolished. of inconvenience, these problems are the Physical Plant's fault. Students and citizens from the Fort Worth community are moving in the What the housing people won't tell you is Now I know the real meaning of "1984". I never thought that I would write a column that the pipes in Clark Hall haven't been "Brazil." and every other allegory about right direction to prevent future demolitions. Organizers are circulating peti- griping about TCU. I had seen others do it replaced in about 30 years which just hap- bloated bureaucracy that has ever been made. tions and all segments of society should support their efforts. many times before, and figured that they had pens to be the length of time thai Clark I [all has Meanwhile, as the pipes get clamped again said plenty. Besides, the school had given me been in existence. The repairmen on campus and again and the promises keep getting made, If people do not begin to stand up now and support the preservation of a great deal so thai I could come here, and for will infonn you of this fact, along with the ranch management is getting a brand new many of our local sites, future generations will be robbed of the knowledge the most part. I've had a good time and even information thai some ol the pipes have been building. If they're supposed to leach how to and history that have so shaped contemporary society. learned a lew things. clamped at least ten limes over the years. And manage a ranch, then why don't they buy a But eventually, there comes a time when any yes. the clamps only work temporarily. So that ranch instead? I low is anyone going to gel The destruction of these homes may indeed be a small cost of progress and problem reaches the breaking point, and the means some rooms have been Hooded at least expenence in thai field by sitting in a building? economic prosperity. However, we must ask ourselves, at what are the long- gripes and annoyances thai build up inside or ten times over the years, and the school is too Besides, all they seem lo do is rope bales of hay term implications? Are residents prepared to sacrifice their very history for are only spoken among friends finally spill out. cheap to replace them ev en as our belov ed Frog and play football. This is that time. Now, the only problem is, heat receive spanking-new police cars in order And don't forget the brand new Engineering the sake of a few percentage points in economic and financial growth? where do I begin? to speed up their ticket-writing services on department on campus, which we're staning We understand that economics plays an important role in every venture Try the biggest problem on campus, hous- campus. from scratch even as established departments ing. Sure, the buildings look nice from the out- A few ideas lo rented) this Hooding prob- like Sociology and Criminal Justice operate out that people undertake in this present age. However, business must find a way side, and some even have a pleasant air about lem'.' Heck, don'i fix the pipes! Turn the Hood- of trailer homes, m the tact thai the school to coexist with these other equally important entities around it. them on the inside. But lurking deep within are ing into a publicity advantage' Say that the always seems lo have a problem with parking. We commend the activists for attempting to preserve a vital link to Fort a system of pipes that seem destined to break halls offer in-room whirlpools and baths (some When are the funds going lo appear lor a park- on a regular basis. rooms are lucky enough to spew hot water ing garage deck with enough spaces for the Worth's past. Because of the efforts of this small handful of people, a large My dorm alone. Clark Hall, has been treated everywhere). Place an inflatable raft in the cars on campus'.' portion of the community has been made aware of the dangers facing our his- to at least three separate flooding incidents in Good Stuff box at the start of each year. And All I ask is sonic answers. And not the same toric landmarks, and hopefully future actions on the part of both business and this school year alone. These breaks usually explain the ridiculous increase in housing lisi of answers thai everyone gets, again and occur in our outdated attics, so as the housing pnees each year by declaring the rooms watei again and again. We have money to replace government will reflect their industrious labor. office will tell anyone who complains, the front property. flowers every two weeks on campus Can't we problem is "from top... to bottom." The speech Let's not forget the fact that there is an find money to replace pipes al leasl once in 30 is always the same. At least one guy from each extremely complex network through which years'.' of the flooding incidents has heard it. virtually you as a resident have to wage your complaints. word for word. First, you're supposed to go to your R.A.. then • Curl Kozlowsh is a junior English major Letters to the editor The pipes have to be replaced. The school to the Hall Director, and then onh then from North Little Rock, Arkansas. TCU prepares Global Theme Semester Alcoholism ■ I^^BHB the presence of students from Mexico and by Latin America. In like fashion, we al TCI I just wanted to clear up a bit of mis- is interested in participating, please cal <0 CR 59. v affirm and continue lo de\ clop our tics with the understanding from a recent article in the me at 921-7100. LARRY \ c 0 University of the Americas in Puebla. Mexico. Skiff'. While a formal AA meeting does in order to learn from one another, explore not occur on campus, a Recovery Sup- Steve Cummins ADAMS mutual interesis and share educationalre- port Group does meet weekly. If anyone Alcohol and Drug Education Guest Columnist sources t Current social, political and economic issues aiso support the choice of the region, for exam- Pledgeships The University's first Global Theme ple, the proposed U.S.-Mexican free trade Semester will become a reality with the fall, agreemenl would make the North Amencan 1992 term. Once every two years, TCU will free trade zone the largest in the world. For Kristi Swan's article regarding Alpha organizations which comprise the designate a specific area of the world and ded- these and other practical reasons, we in the uni- Delta Pi's new member education pro- National Pan-Hellenic Council. This icate a semester to exploring the area's history versity and in our society need to learn more gram in Tuesday's edition, while infor- major announcement and change in pol- and culture. The purpose of the series is to about the region. mative, was not completely accurate. icy occurred two years ago. enrich the entire TCU community — students, So, dunng the coming tall semester, all of us Ms. Swan stated that "ADPi is the first TCU's chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha staff, faculty — and to broaden the interna- will have many opportunities lo leant more Greek organization on TCU's campus to complied with its national fraternity tional dimensions of the curnculum and cam- about the people who for too long have been reform its pledge program." The Gamma mandate to abolish pledging and change pus life. Our goal is to prepare students to live our "distant neighbors." Through exhibits on Chi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi is the first to an assimilation program known as and work successfully in a world comprised of South Amencan rain forests or the an of Mex- National Panhellenic Conference mem- "association" in 1972. interdependent societies. ico, a concert on the music of Brazil, a forum ber organization to create change at 1 extend my best wishes to Alpha Delta Each of the global theme semesters will on the free trade agreement, a course on polit- TCU, but is not the first Greek group to Pi as they join these other five groups in include visiting scholars, invited speakers, ical systems in Central America and other do so. implementing what many professional A forums, performing artists, exhibitions, films. events, we can better understand and appreci- Five other progressive Greek groups at believe will be a wave of change in new Programming Council presentations. Visiting ate the natural and human qualities of the TCU have made significant changes in member education. Green Professor appointments, public confer- region so close to us. the past. Four of those groups. Alpha Phi ences and scheduled courses that focus on the Appearing with this article is a logo that Alpha, Kappa 'Alpha Psi, Alpha Kappa L region. An important part of the global effort I symbolizes the theme and activities of the Alpha, and Delta Sigma Theta, abolished Scott R. Morton will be the Frost Foundation lectures, endowed semester. Designed by Professor Margie probationary pledgeships entirely in Assistant Director of Student Activities by a grant from the Denver-based foundation. Adkms. the logo will be displayed around the cooperation with the four other national and Director of Greek Life The lecture series will feature internationally campus, with events and publications. known speakers who will share their personal The global semester committee welcomes or professional experiences on topics related to encing a sense of the humanity expressed in ideas and suggestions for the Latin Amencan the semester's theme. these art forms, we may come 10 better under- emphasis from the campus community. Com- This fall we will focus on the cultures of stand our own humanity and redect on our sim- mittee members include Robert Garwell (Fine Mexico and Latin America. Why Mexico and ilarities and differences. Arts and Communication), Don Frischmann Letter policy Latin Amenca? The year 1992. of course, is the Other reasons support the choice of the (Modem Languages). William Beezley (His- 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' region as well. Human migrations and cultural tory), David Vanderwerken (English). Luther The TCU Daily Skiff is produced The Skiff is a member of the Asso- first journey to the Western Hemisphere, an interchanges between our countries will con- Clegg (Education), Mike Dodson (Political by the students of Texas Christian ciated Press. event — whether celebrated or criticized — tinue at an increasing rate. Latin Americans Science). Gregory Stephens (Business). Juliet University, sponsored by the journal- The Skiff welcomes letters to the that few would deny generated significant will move north for work and other purposes, Dees (News Service). Susan Batchelor (Stu- ism department and published Tues- editor. Letters must be typed, double- social and cultural changes worldwide. including education. Similarly. North Ameri- dent Activities). Larry Lauer (University Rela- day through Friday during the fall and spaced, signed and limited to 500 The nearness and yet ironic distance of cans will continue to go south for a variety of tions), Jay Warren (House of Representatives), spring semesters except during finals words. Letters should be turned in two Mexico and Latin Amencan societies are rea- reasons: business, recreation and education. and Raul Limon (Organization of Latin Amer- week and holidays. days before publication. They must son enough for the University to focus on the Political scientist R. Lynn Kelly has argued thai ican Students). Unsigned editorials represent the include the author's classification, region. A better understanding will enable us to "the study of Latin Amenca presents intellec- I encourage your participation in TCU's new view of the Skiff editorial board. major and phone number. The Skiff replace simplistic and faulty images for mean- tual challenges that are eminently practical for and exciting global venture. Signed letters and columns represent reserves the right to edit or reject any ingful exchanges with our neighbors. young North Americans who will be working the opinion of the writers. unacceptable letters. Mexico and Latin America have rich tradi- and living with Latin American populations." • Larry Adams is the Associate Vice Chan- tions of literature, art and music. By expert- The TCU community is already enriched by cellor for Academic Affairs for TCU. Page 4 Wednesday, April 2«>. i<><».> TCU DAILY SKIFF- News Austin nets U.N. award Lottery officials announce City program focuses on environmental harmony game's starting date, prizes wind machine that provides at Associated Press have nurses and doctors on hand." Texas is the largest state in the least 30 percent of a home's elec- By SCOTT ROTHSCHILD Officials also are gambling that nation without a lottery, and officials trical needs. Associated Press A program designed to encour- 1 he Green are expecting the game to pump $461 The number of points awarded the new lottery will take off in a big age the construction of earth- Builder Program is way with 300 million instant-winner, million into state coffers for the cur- for each option depends on such Texas lottery officials Tuesday friendly homes has netted Austin rent two-year budget cycle. The more another example of factors as how difficult it is to announced that the state's new game scratch-cards ready for the first game an international award for excel- sophisticated, computerized lottery why Austin was incorporate and its environmental will start May 29 and offer prizes of expected to last four to six weeks. lence in local environment initia- That's almost 18 tickets per games are scheduled to start this fall. merit. S2 to SI million. tives, city officials said Tuesday. named a 1991 All- So what are the odds for the buyer "The Green Builder Program is "Our first game will give away Texan, although the game is not Austin was the only U.S. win- America City." of a SI "Lone Star Millions" ticket to another example of why Austin more cash this summer than any exclusively for Texans. ner among a dozen recognized in BRUCE TODD win a prize? About one in eight. was named a 1991 All-America other state start up," said State "It's going to be crazy out there," the United Nations Local Govern- Of the 300 million tickets, there Mayor City," Austin Mayor Bruce Todd Comptroller John Sharp. "We will said Lottery Director Nora Linares. ment Honours Programme, they create a new Texas millionaire every "People are very excited about the are 37.5 million winners. Each ticket tool for builders who want to said. "The idea sprang from the said. week this summer." game starting." will have six scratch-off boxes. If a reach environmentally conscious community and led to a model all The award to Austin's Environ- The SI million winners, picked She said many of the 14,710 retail- certain dollar amount appears three mental and Conservation Services buyers. the world recognizes as innova- through special drawings for 12 ers selling tickets may have buyers times, the ticket is a winner. No homes have yet been for- tive. That recognition demon- Department, for the city's Green straight weeks, will receive a ready at the 6 a.m. start. Of the winning tickets. 29.9 mil- mally rated under the new pro- strates the Austin community's Builder Program, was given by cashier's check for the amount rather Officials say about 17 million lion are $2 prizes; 6 million are $5; gram, said Michael Myers, commitment to form partnerships the International Council for than monthly payments, he said. tickets will be sold on opening day. 800.000 are $10; 600.000 are $20; division manager for energy ser- that preserve our enviable quality Local Government Initiatives. "That's something no other lottery Two million of those tickets will be 125,040 are $50; 30,000 are $100; vices within the city's Environ- of life." Officials said the council, based has been able to offer in its first winners providing S7.1 million in 2,500 are $1,000; and 500 are mental and Conservation Services Officials said the program in Toronto, promotes efficient and game." Sharp said. "We are going to prizes, Linares said. $10,000. effective environmental manage- Department. evolved from a grant awarded by ment on the local level. It was However, he said the city is the Urban Consortium Energy formed in 1990 with the assis- working with builders and expects Task Force. The grant was devel- tance of the United Nations Envi- a home to have a Green Builder oped in conjunction with people ronment Program. Program rating within one to two from the Center for Maximum Justice Department blocks plan Austin's program is meant to months. Potential Building Systems Inc., foster use of sustainable building The new program incorporates an Austin-based architectural and materials and products in new an energy-rating system that is planning organization. homes, and to show home buyers already in place. Myers said. It The city said other award win- to release JFK files, documents how an environmentally sensitive adds to that ratings for water, ners are Ankara, Turkey; Bul- awayo, Zimbabwe; Cairo, Egypt; home looks and functions. building materials and waste- By JOHN DIAMOND recommending presidential disap- ment officials declined to attend the Sustainable development recycling efforts. Curitiba, Brazil; Kitakyushu, Associated Press proval." hearing. Gates was also invited but means building in harmony with The rating system for homes Japan; Leicester, United King- Until Tuesday, top-ranking Bush could not attend. the local environment and using includes such options as faucet dom; Mexico City; Saarbrucken, Legislation to release Kennedy administration officials — including The specter of a presidential veto natural resources without jeopar- flow of 2 gallons per minute or Germany; Storstroem County, assassination documents hit a snag CIA Director Robert Gates and FBI drew immediate criticism from dizing their future availability. less: shade plants on the east and Denmark; Sudbury. Canada; and Tuesday as the Justice Department, chief William Sessions—had sup- Republicans and Democrats. The Green Builder Program west sides of a home to block Surabaya, Indonesia. in a policy reversal for the Bush ported the legislation, saying they "I have a tremendous concern that includes the awarding of stars for summer sun but allow winter sun Winners are to be honored at administration, came out "strongly" would cooperate with efforts to make we not compromise the bill in order homes built using sustainable to shine through; ceiling fans; the United Nations Earth Summit against the proposal. public thousands of secret docu- to get something that is veto-proof," methods and materials, and the rainwater captured from the roof in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June, Assistant Attorney General W. ments relating to the 1963 slaying of said Rep. Christopher Shays, R- city said it can be a marketing or landscape for irrigation; and a officials said. Lee Rawls said in a letter made pub- President Kennedy. Conn. "It's really hard for me to lic Tuesday that the proposed House- Rawls said the Justice Department imagine what national security issues Senate resolution "would severely is "sympathetic to the concerns" of a are at stake." encroach upon the president's con- public anxious to know more about Shays' predecessor in Connecti- stitutional authority to protect confi- the assassination. Justice is drafting cut's 4th District, the late Rep. Stew- Thieves keep the Sabbath holy dential information." an alternative version. But the art B. McKinney, wrote the first bill Rawls also raised national security department's bill would broaden the in the early 1980s proposing the Associated Press Catholic Church. "I guess they are pretty brazen, concerns, saying that language clear- president's power to withhold infor- release of assassination documents. Radios. tele\ lsions. a microwave considering where we are." Doyle ing the way for the release of CIA mation and increase his control over Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Ind., said Last Wednesday, then Thursday, oven. | telephone answering said. and FBI documents could endanger the review process. that if Bush vetoes the bill, the House on Friday and again on Saturday, machine and a \ ideocaaacttt recorder Because of the location, dozens of intelligence methods and sources. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., should act independently to release burglars hit a Catholic church jutl ,i disappeared in the first three burglar- police cars routinely drive by the And he said the bill would leave law chairman of the House Government its classified documents "and set an block from Houston police head- ies ( ^instruction workers remodel- church. enforcement and executive branch Operations Committee, said the let- example for the executive branch." quarters. ing part of the church lost their tools "Where it is really has nothing to deliberations open to public scrutiny. ter from Rawls arrived Monday Under the proposed resolution, the On Sunday, the thieves rested. in the fourth break-in. do with it. because we don't sit on the "We strongly object to the resolu- evening, the night before the com- federal appeals court would appoint "I guess because there was nothing In each case, the burglars entered porch and watch." said Sgt. Joe tion in its current form," Rawls said. mittee's Legislation and National a five-member citizen board to left to steal." said the Re\. Joseph the church in the middle of the night McGee of the police department's If passed, the Justice Department Security Subcommittee met to con- review and decide on the release of Doyle, pastor of St. Joseph's b\ breaking w indows. burglary and theft division. "would give serious consideration to sider the bill. He said Justice Depart- assassination documents.
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By BRANDY ANDERSON said Jerry Bartos, a Dallas City better served when more flights orig- changed. public relations for Love Field. economy,' Parker said. "The largest Special to the Skiff Councilman. "We're asking for inate from Love Field at the expense "American will be forced to oper- "We didn't seek or want the metroplex employer is American through-ticketing. Today, people of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport," ate out of Love Field," said Ameri- Wright Amendment," Stewart said. Airlines. When its headquarters relo- Dallas and Fort Worth decided to can't fly to Los Angeles from Love Geren said. can Airlines spokesman Marty "After 12 years, we have adjusted cated to Dallas-Fort Worth, it build a regional airport more than Field without having to stop in a city A change in the Wright Amend- Heires. "If that happens, Dallas-Fort operations and capital investments to brought 25,000 to 30,000 jobs. two decades ago. like El Paso. They get off of the ment may signal trouble for the Dal- Worth Airport won't continue to be fit the amendment. We would like These recent events to change the The cities signed an agreement to plane and buy a ticket to Los Ange- las-Fort Worth Airport. the strong regional airport that it is for it to remain." Wright Amendment are from people support the growth of that airport. les, but people who boarded that "Through-ticketing would divert now." Bartos said through-ticketing at who don't understand the effect Dal- They promised not to interfere with plane in Austin can stay in their seats air traffic from Dallas-Fort Worth Bartos said these statements are Love Field would bring relief to the las-Fort Worth Airport has on our the airport's potential. and fly on through. Dallas citizens Airport," Geren said. "It would untrue. He said increased competi- passengers' wallets. economy." A compromise to that agreement, should be able to enjoy that privilege reduce the number of flights. If you tion among the airports wouldn't hurt "Fares have been reduced drasti- This is an argument with no reason the Wright Amendment, became a also." change the Wright Amendment, you anyone. cally in every other market where behind it. Bartos said. law in 1979. ending years of legal Fort Worth officials said that peo- give up a world-class airport and get "All thriving aviation centers have two airports were used instead of "I think increased competition and battles over the issue. ple already have that opportunity at two mediocre airports." more than one airport." Bartos said. one," Bartos said. "Sometimes fares service at both airports would actu- The amendment allowed South- Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and any A Dallas-Fort Worth Airport offi- "If we don't use two airports, we'll are reduced 200 to 250 percent." ally encourage businesses to move to west Airlines to continue flying out change would hurt the airport and cial agreed with Geren. never be a major air carrier. The Former Fort Worth Mayor Bob the area." Bartos said. of Dallas' Love Field Airpori instead North Texas. "The Federal Aviation Adminis- North Texas Council of Govern- Bolen said changing the Wright The debate will continue between of moving to Dallas-Fort Worth Air- "Dallas is not trying to add to the tration has said that within the next ments has said we will need another Amendment would have no effect on Dallas-Fort Worth business leaders, port, but those flights were limited to pie, it's splitting it," said Fort Worth five years, Dallas-Fort Worth Air- airport here by the year 2010." air fares. the city of Fort Worth and the Dallas Texas and its neighboring states. Mayor Kay Granger. "Dallas is try- port will be the busiest airport in the Bartos said all North Texans "Fares are reduced by airlines, not Now a Dallas City Council mem- ing to siphon business from Dallas- world," said Joe Dealey, director of would benefit if flight restrictions are airports," Bolen said. "Delta and City Council. ber says the agreement is outdated. Fort Worth Airport to Love Field. public affairs at D/FW Airport. "If lifted from Love Field. American Airlines will always "Fort Worth has filed a lawsuit He says a small change in the Wright We don't think this would benefit the Wright Amendment is repealed "Everyone from Weatherford to charge more than Southwest." against Dallas," Granger said. "I Amendment would benefit North anyone in any way. What's good for or modified, airline companies will Rockwall would have adequate ser- Dallas-Fort Worth Airport's suc- think that shows how serious we are Texas, but many metroplex business Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is good spl it their operations between the two vice if the amendment is changed," cess is important to the area's eco- about this issue." leaders and officials say a change for the metroplex, and this isn't good airports. That would reduce the array Bartos said. "The modest relief that nomic growth, said Donna Parker, A fight over the issue can be would only damage the Dallas-Fort for the airport." of domestic service at Dallas-Fort can be offered at Love Field would director of community development avoided. Bartos said. Worth Airport and the area's eco- U.S. Rep. Pete Geren said Dallas Worth Airport." benefit everyone." for the Fort Worth Chamber of Com- "There won't be a battle if the nomic potential. is only thinking of itself instead of American Airlines has said it Southwest Airlines is neutral on merce. cities are smart and look at what's "We're not asking for a total the area as a whole. would move 200 flights to Love the issue. It is for the communities to "Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is the beneficial to the citizens of this area," repeal of the Wright Amendment," "The city's narrow self-interest is Field if the Wright Amendment is solve, said Ed Stewart, director of engine that drives the metroplex Bartos said. 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By MICHELLE MITTLESTADT fits too few. grams in addition." Associated Press Both sides agree the fight will be Roemer said the timing may be "W▼ Ye may have to a tough one — largely because space right to kill the huge project, much of Space Station Freedom's support- fight the battle again in station and a sister science project, which is under way at the Johnson ers in Congress say they are better the appropriations pro- the superconducting super collider, Space Center in Houston. prepared this year to repel the attack are due to grow at a time when "We have some things working by those wanting to cancel federal cess this year. I think domestic programs overall are for us to help climb the mountain." funding for the proposed orbiting that will be the tougher shrinking by S6.4 billion. he said, citing constituents' pressure laboratory. fight." President Bush has requested on lawmakers to rein in the ever-spi- The space station came close to JIM CHAPMAN, S2.25 billion for the space station in raling federal spending. losing a life-or-death struggle last Congressman fiscal 1993, a 10 percent increase But, he added. "I'm sure (support- year, when the House Appropria- over this year. ers) are going to do everything they tions Committee slashed S2 billion Roemer's amendment would can to clean my clock on this." from the project. It took an intensive "The space station . . . people have return Sl.l billion of the proposed Rep. Jim Chapman, D-Sulphur lobbying effort by the Bush adminis- very wisely spread their project S2.25 billion to NASA while SI. 15 Springs said Roemer's measure tration and supporters to restore the across the nation so that many dis- billion would be used to reduce the likely will be defeated. But that money. tricts benefit from this spending." deficit. won't be the last hurdle, he said. Round Two was due to begin said Rep. Richard Durbin. D-Ill., a But NASA spokesman Mark Hess "We may have to fight the battle Wednesday, with House considera- leading space station opponent. questioned whether the agency again in the appropriations process tion of the National Aeronautics and Another opponent. Rep. Tim Roe- would benefit from the money. this year," said Chapman, an appro- Space Administration authorization mer, planned to introduce an amend- "Killing the space station does not priations committee member. "1 bill. ment Wednesday to kill funding for necessarily guarantee that NASA's think that will be the tougher fight." TCU Daily Skiff/ Jill Shuert And opponents say they too are the space station. The Indiana Demo- budget will get any bigger," he said. Rep. Mike Andrews. D-Houston. Mike Moack, a senior physical education major, plays prepared, though they realize they crat opposes the project on grounds "You may not only lose the space said he's confident of victory, but frisbee in front of the Student Center Tuesday . have an uphill battle on their hands. it's too costly and its scientific bene- station, you lose those other pro- expects funding fights every year. Get to Know the New Domino's Pizza.® I How To Cram For Summer
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April 29. 1992 TCU DAILY SKIFF Sports Colts dominate draft up and down in the first round to take by A&M comer Kevin Smith, a big play Schultz stars in spring game Ty guy who will help immediately, and middle linebacker Robert Jones from TD midway through the second East Carolina to fill the huge hole at By WILLIAM HATFIELD Benz TCU Daily Skiff quarter extended the Purple lead to middle linebacker (both Jack Del Rio 21-7. It was one of three Purple .1 and Derrick Brownlow left via Plan Sports Columnist The first spring drills conducted scores in the second quarter that B). The Cowboys whole draft hinges under Pat Sullivan ended Saturday helped break a 7-7 tie after the first on him because they could have for the TCU football team with the period. Look out National Football made a deal with the Colts and taken traditional Purple-White game. The White jumped out to a quick League, here come the Colts. ( oryatt. a proven talent, but gambled The Purple, led by Darren lead when Cullors, who also had a After a disastrous 1991 seasop of on Jones. Schultz, defeated the White. 42-14, good day rushing, scored from a flops, failures, and flukes, the Colts The pick of receiver Jimmy Smith in front of a large sunbaked crowd yard out just three minutes into the managed to wrangle the first two of JacktOI) State could mean the end of Frog faithfuls at Farrington game. Cullors finished the after- picks of the draft (the second pick for lightning fast Alexander Wright, Field. They witnessed a strong noon with 97 yards rushing on 22 courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buc- who can run but can't catch. The airial display from Schultz and fine carries. canears) with their poor play in '91 sleeper of the Cowboys' draft could running from Curtis Modkins and Unfortunately, he was the only Could even the Colts screw up in this be Rangers' outfielder Donald Har- Derrick Cullors. bright spot for the White offense. year's draft'.' ris, who's currently toiling in the Schultz, a senior quarterback, Redshirt freshman Scott McLeod Well let's wait and see if the minors He was an All-Southwest completed 12-of-17 passes for 217 had a poor day throwing the ball, Colts bungled up Sure, the pick of Conference safety at Texas Tech his yards and four touchdowns, includ- completing only 11-of-25 tosses for Washington defensive tackle Steve sophomore year before signing with ing a 65-yardcrto Kyle McPherson. 81 yards and having five passes Emtman as the No I pick is a no- Texas. If his baseball career fades, he He also rushed for 41 yards on just intercepted. One of the intercep- brainer. but what about the rest of the isn't a very good hitter, then he could 3 carriers. Schultz is listed as the tions was by Calvin Jones, who draft It was take a line at the Colts help down the road. Also, watch out number two quarterback behind returned the errant pass 42-yards draft headquarters as several teams for former Outland Trophy winner senior Leon Clay on the depth for the final score of the game. lined up trying to get that second Chad Henning. As a senior four years charts. But his stock certainly rose The Purple secondary shined. pick, and Indy certainly needs a lot of ago at Air Force, he was a monster after Saturday's performance. Along with Jones, Tony Rand and players ..everywhere and has added speed, quickness, and "Darren had a good game and it Rico Wesely also had interceptions. So, instead of accepting later draft strength during his four year hitch obviously will be a big lift for him," The White's only other score picks, the Irsays picked linebacker with the Air Force. He could come in Sullivan said. came on a trick play in the fourth Quentin Coryatt from A&M. and start right away at defensive end. Also gaining a confidence boost quarter when David Lewis tossed a Remember him. Frog faithful....I'm Another team that scored big was from his performance will be flea flicker to Angel Alvarez for a sure TCU receiver Kyle McT'herson the Miami Dolphins. Remember the McPherson, who led all receivers 37-yard score. does when Coryatt broke his jaw last Killer Bees in the early eighties. Dol- with 98 yards on two receptions. He Perhaps the best news to come November. A solid pick, right'.' In the phins' fans do because that was the is coming back from a broken jaw out of Saturday's game was that second round the Colts looked to last time Miami had a decent defense. injury suffered in last year's Texas Ross Bailey and the training staff upgrade their secondary and picked This year head coach Don Shula and A&M contest. reported no injuries after the game. highly touted defensive back Ashley the Dolphins picked up Wisconsin "He (McPherson) had a real The only real injury sustained dur- Ambrose from tiny Mississippi Val- comerback Troy Vincent, rated by good spring." Sullivan said. ing the three week period was to ley State. Talk about upgrading the some scouts as the best DB in the McPherson wasn't the only Pur- Reggie Anderson. But it was a defense, the Colts gained three draft, with the seventh pick (obtained ple receiver to latch on to Schultz's costly one for the Frogs, because starters. from Phoenix for receiver Randall passes. Schultz evenly distributed Anderson, last year's leading tack- But the Colts forgot about one Hill, last year's No. I pick) while his 12 completions among McPher- ier, will be lost for the season with thing, their 28th ranked offense of a nabbing pass rusher Marco Coleman son, Stephen Shipley (three a knee injury. He will redshirt next year ago. To compound things, they from Georgia Tech. Two sleepers catches, 31 yards), Mike Noack season. traded All-Pro running back Eric that could help out the beleaguered (five catches, 47 yards), and Mod- Leon Clay did not play in Satur- Dickerson to the Raiders for fourth defense could be Maryland defensive kins, who caught a pass for 32 day's game because doctors did not and eight round picks. Is this the best tackle Larry Webster and former yards. release him for contact drills. they could do for the man who set the TCU star linebacker Roosevelt It was Modkins' running that Overall, the optimism brought single season rushing record with Collins. I bet Shula is grinning ear to TCU Dally Skiff/ Jill Shuert was more impressive to the about by Sullivan's hiring in Jan- over 2,100 yards Ouch ear when he tabbed these selections. coaches. The senior back totaled 95 uary seems to be finally showing And that's what franchise quarter- Tight end Aaron Osbourne throws a pass earlier during Other surprises included Cincin- yards on 23 carries. His two-yard itself on the playing field. back Jeff George will be saying next spring practice. nati's selection of Houston quarter- season when he sees the swarm of back David Klingler because the defenders clawing at hun again this Bengals already have two good ones season. The offensive line was horri- in All-Pro Boomer Esiason and sec- ble last season and his receivers slow, ond year man Donald Hollas from and how did the Colts help him out in Rice. It sent Shockwaves all through the draft? Try Notre Dame fullback the draft. Rodney Culver and a couple of non- ame receivers from small schools. Another surprise was when the After finals, Talk about culture shock, new head Redskins traded up to get Heisman coach Ted Marchibroda (formerly of I rophy winner Desmond Howard of the Buffalo Bills) brings his no-hud- Michigan, giving up their 7th and dle offense to George and running 28th picks in the first round to nab back Albert Bentley. wide receiver him. Did they forget his terrible Rose don't just go home. Bill Brooks, and uh. uh...lt could get Bowl performance? ugly for the Colts offense next sea- This could be the last, draft thanks son. to the lack of a bargaining contract And what did the JJ duo in Dallas with the players, and it was a memo- Go home to Ronkin. do this draft? Trader Jimmy moved rable one. Enroll now for prep Attention Foreign Students classes in LSAT, GMAT, GRE and MCAT starting $25.00 off with this ad. Moving home? We have door to pier moves for all your the week of May 4th, personal effects, call us for a quote. May 11th and May 18th. 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