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TCU Daily Skiff Tuesday, October 26, 1993 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 91st Year, No. 34 U.S.-Russian press systems reflect political differences By GINGER RICHARDSON "The press is so busy trying to sell, "The Russians have historically professor of political science, said it The former Soviet Union and its liner crashing might not be run for TCU Daily Skiff make a profit and increase circula- been like sheep — they've been fol- will take some time before the liber- lack of a free press was a direct result three or more days, if at all. Nothing tion that there are restraints merely lowers," Carter said. "There has alization of the Russian press has of the principles of Soviet leaders was allowed to run that did not reflect Freedom of the press. through the form of packaging," he always been a clear person in charge, some effect on the people. like Joseph Stalin. Babbili said. positively on the faction in power." It is an institution our society takes said. "The Russian press in the past making their decisions and control- "It will be a while before the dif- "In the past, the communist Soviet Since all of the papers in Russia for granted on a daily basis, yet the and to some extent now is controlled ling their intake of information. ference between the free media and a Union used the media as a vehicle to were controlled by various regime freedom of objectivity and expres- by political ideologies." "A sudden break from that is dis- controlled media is realized by the obtain party goals." he said. "All that factions, the reporters themselves sion is a myth in both our society and However, with the recent political concerting at the least, and for most Russian people," Riddlesperger said. was printed was what the party were always under government the Russian society, said Anantha developments in Russia, the media very traumatic." "They simply don't have the back- wanted the public to know." scrutiny. Babbili, chairman of the journalism and the people of the former Soviet Before the collapse of the Com- ground and understanding to relate to Prior to the collapse of the Com- "1 wouldn't say that is was an department. Union are experiencing a period of munist party, there was clear censor- the significance of what is occur- munist party, only good news the absolute requirement that you were a "Traditionally, the Russian gov- rapid transition and change, said ship in the Soviet Union. Carter said. ring." party approved of was primed in the member of the Communist party if ernment is synonymous with censor- Ralph Carter, chairman of the politi- The flow of information was tightly Babbili said this lack of under- papers. Carter agreed. you were a reporter." Carter said. ship, and ours is synonymous with cal science department. regulated by that regime, he said. standing and appreciation is apparent "Pravda. considered by some to "But if you weren't, there was a cer- freedom," Babbili said. "However, In the past, all aspects of the Rus- With the collapse of the Commu- to some degree in every society. be the 'central paper' in Russia, m tain point beyond which you couldn't in both societies, there are some con- sian press have been controlled by nist party, that tightly regulated Rus- "Not many people in any society published by the Communist party," be promoted. trols — they just differ depending on the Communist party. After the col- sian press is now experiencing some realize the significance of a free he said. "The only news that the pub- "It is much easier to control the the ideology. lapse of that regime, the people of freedom in decision-making and press," he said. "They tend to take it lic saw was that which was approved flow of information if the mouth- The American system is con- Russia were suddenly faced with a content for the first time since its for granted unless they don't have it, by Gorbachev and the party. pieces of that information belong to trolled by the market and the con- wide diversity of opinion — a change inception. and then they're willing to fight for "Only good news was printed." he sumer, Babbili said. that is difficult for some to accept. James Riddlesperger. an associate it." said, "and a story about an Aeroflot see Press, page 2 Russia's changes cause confusion, federal agent says By ROBERT WOLF baseball caps to Pepsi-Cola. TCU Daily Skiff When Russia made its initial drive towards a capitalist economy, no Russia is in a state of evolution, banks existed. No loans or mortgages but nobody knows what the change could be made, and nobody was will eventually lead to. said Thomas encouraged to save any money. E. Macklin Jr., a member of the U.S. Macklin said this made the economic State Department. change even more difficult. Macklin discussed the state of "What the U.S. is trying to do, in affairs in Russia and the other former essence, is teach the Russians how to Soviet republics Monday. convert Barber Shop No. 407 into "We (the U.S.) are doing every- Murphy's Barber Shop." he said. thing we can to promote democracy The political turmoil in Moscow in the former Soviet Union." he said has made life difficult for countries "The idea of a free market economy- around the globe. From one month to is as foreign to them as the imple- ihe next, conditions are rapidly mentation of communism would be changing within Russia, he said. to U.S. citizens." "The State Department supported The idea of profit motivation is Gorbachev longer than it probably ludicrous to the Russians, he said. should have," he said. "Once he "I've talked to hundreds o\' Rus- ignored our warnings that coup sians about this," Macklin said. "It's attempts would be forthcoming from like you believe in God. These peo- right-wing Russian factions; we ple believe that profits and people should have questioned these poli- who make them are the enemy, so cies. He was a socialist at heart who changing economic systems will not tried to promote a free market, but it be easy." just didn't work." However, in the most recent polit- TCU Dally Skiff/ Jenny Putchinski Russia's most successful attempt ical upheaval in Russia, Boris Andre Davis plows through the Baylor defensive line during the Frogs' 38-13 surprise upset of the Bears. Davis ran at capitalism has been its black mar- ket, he said. Kiosks line the streets. for 111 yards and three touchdowns. See story, page 5. offering a variety of goods from see Russia, page - Hutchison's surprise move designed to keep trial speedy, Texas senator's attorney says By SCOTT ROTHSCHILD I feel certain that when we go to trial, continuing to attack other parts of the Associated Press a fair jury will find that Sen. Hutchi- state's case, such as evidence secured son didn't do anything wrong," he by the grand jury thai indicted her. AUSTIN — In a surprise move said. Later, DeGuerin said, "That Monday, lawyers for U.S. Sen. Kay Prosecutors, however, criticized sounds like paranoia to me." Bailey Hutchison fought to keep the the proposal made by DeGuerin dur- Lynch said he would rule on ethics charges against her in place ing a hearing before State District DeGuerin's request Tuesday. rather than having the allegations Judge Mike Lynch. Hutchison, 50, was indicted last presented to a second grand jury. Travis County District Attorney month by a Travis County grand jury Attorney Dick DeGuerin of Hous- Ronnie Larle called it "a legal trick to on charges of using her previous ton said this would allow Hutchi- delay proceedings while giving the office of state treasurer for personal son's trial to start as scheduled on appearance of seeking a quick trial." and political gain, then destroying Nov. 29. Prosecutors said Hutchison's "We want to go to trial right away. lawyers will delay proceedings by see Senator, page 2 TCU Daily Skiff/ Dennis O Loughlm Halloween Carnival allows parents, Fort Worth residents begin the 11th annual Crop Walk on Sunday at Amon Carter Sta- dium. The walk represents the average distance people in the Third World have to go clinicians to enjoy free time with kids for food and water. By DENA RAINS gives the Miller clients a change of for help with their hearing and TCU Daily Skiff pace from the usual therapy sessions speech problems. INDEX and an opportunity to enjoy them- Amy Miller, a junior speech lan- In a tiny room filled with family selves. guage pathology major, said the clin- METROPLEX members, a father explained to his Michelle Bourgeois, president of icians help the children with a wide TCU whips Baylor daughter in Spanish how to pin the TCU's chapter of the National Stu- range of problems, particularly with Frogs continue on winning tail on the cat. Her eyes widened with dents of Speech, Language and Hear- certain sounds the children have dif- ' streak heading into Home- excitement as a clown blindfolded ing Association, called the carnival a ficulty saying. coming. her in preparation for the game. "public relations attempt." Members of the local NSSLHA Page 5 Meanwhile, a girl masquerading "It's a chance for the kids to have chapter helped with refreshments W* high temjgjfiPreoT^^dByitieb. ^g as a bee seemed very apprehensive of fun in a relaxed atmosphere," she and with carnival games such as dart "Gettysburg" the clown. She clings tightly to the said.

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