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WEATHER FORECAST High 70s Low 50 Mostly clear World Doctor Nays Yeltsin may have surgery soon Inside MOSCOW (AP) — Boris Yeltsin's heart has been See reviews on haunted WEDNESDAY strengthening, and the Russian houses around the OCTOBER 30, 1996 president could undergo heart metroplex. surgery as early as next week, a Texas Christian University consulting American doctor See page 4 94th Year • Number 35 said Tuesday. Dr. Michael DeBakey said he would travel to Russia this weekend to consult with Yeltsin's doctors. DeBakey said Yeltsin would undergo a triple or quadruple coronary artery Friends recall gifted, caring prof bypass. There was no comment from By Kimberly Wilson Paul Jones, Deeter's son-in-law, music, art and science. Music played performances. Charlie only missed if you showed improvement, that the Kremlin, which said earlier SKIFF STAFF said Deeter during the memorial reflected one." Jones said. reflected in your grade," Francis Tuesday that the "final stage of was raised on a Deeter's love of every type of music, Roy Combrink, an associate pro- said. preparations" for the operation Friends and family of Charles R. family farm in from classical to New Orleans jazz. fessor of mathematics, said Deeter Aaron Heap, a junior mathemat- had begun. Deeter, a professor of mathematics, northwest Jones said Deeter also had a pas- found great pleasure in his students' ics major, said Deeter "made sure remembered him Tuesday as a pro- Kansas and sion for art. achievements. his door was always open." Nation fessor known for being tough but that he grew up "He was looking forward to the "Charlie was a valuable member Deeter taught mathematics at dedicated to students. "understanding arrival of Monet in June at the of the math department and a great TCU from 1960 until early this Foes of initiative A memorial service for Deeter, both hardship Kimball," Jones said. friend." Combrink said. semester, when he found out about put Duke in ads who died from cancer at a Fort and opportuni- He said Deeter also strongly sup- Priscilla Francis, a senior mathe- his illness and left work for treat- SACRAMENTO, Calif. Worth hospital Saturday, was held at ty" Charles R. Deeter ported his daughters' interests in the matics major, said Deeter was (AP) — Foes of a ballot initia- Robert Carr Chapel Tuesday. Deeter Jones said professor of math arts. always available to students. tive that would eliminate most was 65. Deeter loved "Of the hundreds of recitals and "He was the kind of teacher that. Please see DEETER, Page 2 affirmative action programs in California launched a $1 mil- lion TV ad campaign Tuesday highlighting former Klansman Twelve David Duke's support for the measure. Duke came to the state in September to argue in support students of Proposition 209 at a debate. Members of the initiative's campaign committee also con- file for demned Duke's appearance. The initiative on the Nov. 5 ballot would outlaw prefer- ences in state hiring, contract- election ing and education, thus disman- tling many affirmative action By Rob Sherwin programs. SKIFF STAFF Twelve students have filed to run State for five student body officer posi- tions, which will be decided in a stu- Bush predicts dent wide election Nov. 12. (iOP congressional win The candidates for president are: HOUSTON (AP) — Former John l.amberth, a senior radio-TV- President George Bush film major; Julie Markus, a junior expressed little fear Tuesday speech communication major; Andy that Democrats would regain Mitchell, a junior accounting major; control of Congress in next Chris Smith, a senior history and week's elections. sociology major; and Stoney White, "I feel confident we'll be a junior political science major. keeping control of both houses Students running for vice presi- of Congress," Bush, a dent are: John Christensen. a senior Republican, said at a ceremony biology major; Becca Gardner, a in a Houston park where a sophomore radio-TV-film major; grove of trees was dedicated to and Kevin Nicoletti, a sophomore him and Barbara Bush. business management major. Bush said he and his wife Ben Roman, a junior radio-TV- were headed to the voting booth lilm major, is running unopposed for later Tuesday for early balloting vice president of programming, and and that he would be campaign- Mark Irish, a junior finance major, is running unopposed for treasurer. ing later this week with GOP m T«VlOf SKIFF STAFF presidential hopeful Bob Dole. The candidates for secretary are Sarah Schoper, a sophomore pre- Marissa Gifford, a freshman psychology major, gives candy to event Tuesday night. The annual event is held for children of facul- Women sue border major, and Angela Sifuentes, a Miguel Hernandez, a trick-or-treater, in Colby Hall's trick-or-treat ty and staff members. patrol agents junior history major. EL PASO (AP) — Two White said he is running for pres- Guatemalan women who say ident because he thinks he is a qual- they were raped and sexually ity candidate who can help the stu- Costumed kids collect Colby candy battered while in the custody of dent body. the U.S. Border Patrol have "There are many things about the Halloween event provides safe trick-or-treating, sponsors say sued two agents in federal court House (of Student Representatives) time. Shore said the program has the event. She said much of the for $15 million. that are wonderful, but there are also By Candace McAdams their chance to go through the SKIFF STAFF work is done behind the scenes. The women, who now live in some things that need to be maze of haunted houses and fairy been strong ever since, with about 5(X) children visiting every year. "What is amazing to me is the San Bernardino County in improved." he said. lands. residents don't realize until that California, say their rights were Smith said he wants to be presi- Superman, Batman, Barney and Tas Shore, Colby Hall hall She said the children enjoy see- ing the older students dressed up night, by being present, what a violated when they were dent so he can disband the House. Winnie the Pooh paid a special director, said the event is provided contribution they are making to attacked on March 6 after being "I have a guaranteed way to pre- visit to TCU last night at the 24th for the faculty and staff so their and handing out candy. Wanda Olsen. assistant director TCU's community," Olsen said. stopped in El Paso for allegedly vent House from passing any bills or annual Colby Hall Trick-or-Treat children can have a safe and enjoy- of residential living, said the hall Christi Campbell, head RA in being in the country illegally. resolutions for the entire year that event. able Halloween. director and the Colby resident Colby, said the event is a great way The Office of the U.S. I'm president," he said. "And 1 guar- Anxious children, dressed in Shore said the event was started assistants put an incredible amount Inspector General is investigat- antee that if one bill passes that I their favorite character costumes, 24 years ago by Katie de Palta. of planning and preparation into ing the women's allegations, tilled the Colby lobby, awaiting who was the hall director at the Please see COLBY, Page 2 said Border Patrol spokesman Please see ELECTION, Page 2 Doug Mosier. Student expelled for vandalizing office House encourages CORPUS CHRIST1 (AP) — Visitor tells A fifth-grader was expelled from school Tuesday for dous- extension of hours ing his principal's office with gasoline and acid, then threat- tale of death By Rob Sherwin ening to set it on fire. By Sylvia Carrizles SKIFF STAFF Criminal charges were pend- SKIFF STAFF ing against the 10-year-old boy, In the Student Center lounge, surrounded by a cam- The TCU House of Student school district officials said. eraman from WFAA-Channel 8 and six students. Representatives passed a resolution Tuesday that encourages the Student School officials theorize the Mario Navarrette Hernandez told a tale of death. House News Center administration to extend its child was upset after being A father whose baby recently died carried the tiny Markley said he would have no called to the office earlier white coffin on his shoulder through the streets to the hours. The resolution, which passed problem working the added expense Monday to be questioned about funeral site. Instead of crying and mourning his lost unanimously, requests that non-din- into this semester's budget, but said an accusation that he hit anoth- child, the man sang and danced happily. "Now my ing areas of the Student Center slay the House might need to allocate er student last week. baby is with God," the man said. "He is an angel." money to retain the extended hours Hernandez finished his story and leaned back to look open until 2 a.m.. so that students may have a late-night study area next semester at the small crowd around him. Inside other than their residence halls "I told Mark (Irish) that I'd pick it "Do you understand that'.'" he said. "I think it is The Student Center is currently up for the remainder of the semester absolutely logical." • See how your representa- on a trial basis and look at the num- Hernandez tried to explain through his story what open from 7 a.m. to midnight. tives voted in Tuesday bers," he said. "If it works this will be included in various lectures and conferences Mark Irish, a junior finance major night's meeting, page 6 and a Clark Hall representative, said semester we may have to come back starting at noon today in the Student Center lounge for to House to look for money for the the national Mexican holiday Fl Dia de los Muertos, or the only cost of keeping the building • Get some help - visit a open would be paying an employee spring, but let's see what happens The Day of the Dead.

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