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SpOftS • Men's tennis tops Notre Dame NEWS Page 2 Tuesday, October 3,1995 Bowling Green, Ohio Volume 85, Issue 21 Ribeau visits Mine! White House ..■'■ ■ pleased that he has taken a posi- 1 Jay Young tion in support of student finan- *fe The BC News cial aid, which I feel is vital to the future of higher education." In a discussion of two presi- Following the ceremony, which *" " VI dents at the White House, Uni- included a performance by a &< 2 ■ 4f*& versity President Sidney Ribeau local quartet, Ribeau had a short was given an opportunity Friday discussion about the fine arts to support higher education and with the first lady. student aid. "We talked a little bit about the Ribeau signifigance of having the quar- ; .*-'"' 1 % E 1 visted the tet in residence in Bowling White House to Green, and she felt it was very : : w attend the pre- important to create every option sentation of the available to students," Ribeau W , ^1 KiflkllN "*' ^ buHlfr l^ ~ J Presidential said. "I assured her that was our Medal of Free- mission at Bowling Green State dom. Following University." r/:*'iB*L-2LWm.. tJol the ceremony Ribeau said the White House Ribeau spoke visit was a worthwhile experi- with the Presi- Rlbeau ence. dent and first lady Hillary Rod- "It was a very good experience ham Clinton. and I think it is encouraging to v ^M""'--,,- » £mr />»&n£kk9 "»J\ Mi HE "5a»_3 "It was my first opportunity to see the president and first lady meet him. The only issue I raised still take time to acknowledge Y , was about student financial aid citizens of the U.S. who have * * and the current Congressional made contributions to the United 1 TJWT\ ^^^EWWSt "'" - "^¥S ..• '...'-« y^V. •> !J.': ,->V- -Mr VI ■ * ?P l^P^^l P^Sfll BJK^-V ■ * "ifv4■ "''"r-"^t>'iMijni discussion of that," Ribeau said. States," Ribeau said. "He was very supportive of the The Presidential Medal of ■#»&*'' &■ *Vi ^^fel» '^JWffyTpUnJJi^L TfnrsntfiR^KLMfyjdttH idea of maintaining maximum Freedom is the highest honor - ^ >7 aid with the least penalty or add- given to civilians in the United ed cost to students." States. This year's recipients in- Clinton has opposed federal clude: Peggy Charren, Joan Ganz student aid cuts being proposed Cooney, William Coleman Jr., by the Republican Congress. John Franklin, Leon Higgin- Ribeau said he thanked Clinton botham, Frank Johnson, C. for his support. Everett Koop, Gaylord Nelson, Beth Mtfttra/Tkc BGN«Wi "He is committed to standing Walter Reuther, James Rouse, The Alpha Gamma Delta sorority plays flag football against Al- | ice arena. Flag football Is Alpha Gamma Delta's philanthropy. by the students on this issue," William Velasquez and Lou Was- pha Phi on Saturday afternoon at the intramural fields beside the Ribeau said. "I felt very, very serman. Jury shocks courtroom, nation Pope expected; Linda Deutsch Verdict reached after four hours night. The Associated Press Ito said he was delaying read- nation tightens ing the verdicts to give all attor- LOS ANGELES - Refusing to of deliberation in Simpson trial neys time to return to court for meet O.J. Simpson's gaze, 12 jur- the climactic moment. Jurors airport safety ors filed back into the courtroom "Yes," the jury forewoman airport on the night of two mur- nodded and smiled understand- Monday to confirm they had said. ders. ing^. reached verdicts after less than There were gasps in the hu- Ito, who had sent jurors from "Ladies and gentlemen, have The Associated Press seat assignments. four hours, a stunningly swift re- shed courtroom. the courtroom after the reading, your last pleasant evening," he They also were asked at both solution to a sensational murder Lawyers on both sides seemed seemed startled when three loud told them, suggesting they use WASHINGTON - Airports na- the baggage check-in and seat case that took more than eight almost dazed by the speed of the buzzes sounded in the courtroom, the time to pack their belongings. tionwide are stepping up precau- assignment check-in if anyone months to present. verdict. signaling jurors had reached a As they filed out, Simpson rose tions against terrorist attacks to else had handled their baggage Their decision shocked the "Surprise doesnt begin to de- verdict. He was entertaining a again and watched grim-faced as the highest ievel since the Per- and if they packed it themselves. courtroom and a nation already cribe my feelings. I am stunned group of visitors in the court- the jurors left. When it was time sian Gulf War. No specific busy debating how many weeks at the speed," defense attorney room when the word came but for him to return to jail, he threats were cited, but one FBI the jurors might be out. Superior Carl Douglas said. quickly summoned lawyers and dropped his pen on the defense official said today: "We're plan- "Based on several Court Judge Lance Ito said the Prosecutor Christopher Dar- convened court with only a few table and left the room with a ning for the worst." current and future verdicts would be read Tuesday den, asked if he could believe the reporters present. somber expression. Transportation Secretary Fed- erico Pena Issued the order Sun- atlOa.rn.PDT. rapid end to deliberations, said, The jury forewoman also ap- No members of Simpson's fam- events, more security As the 10 women and two men "I think I have to believe it. It's peared a bit rattled. Asked for ily or the families of victims Ni- day - the same day a group of measures are now of the jury filed into court at 2:55 happening. Nothing shocks me the verdict forms, she said she cole Brown Simpson and Ronald militant Muslims were found guilty in a New York terrorism p.m., Simpson stood and stared at anymore." had signed them, placed them in Goldman were In court. warranted." trial. "Based on several current them. None looked his way. The announcement came after an envelope, sealed it and left It was one of the fastest verdict jurors asked for and heard a them in the deliberation room. decisions in memory for such a and future events, more security The judge then announced the Federico Pena startling news. He said his court brief repetition of testimony Ito sent her to fetch the enve- long, high-profile trial, indicating measures are now warranted," clerk told him that the panel had from a limousine driver that con- lope, which was then placed in that once the sequestered jury Pena said. Transportation Secretary Security was noticeably tighter made its decision. cerned the time when Simpson the hands of a court bailiff and "Is that correct?" he asked. was picked up for a ride to the stored for safekeeping over- See JURY, page three. at the White House, with pedes- trians blocked from Pennsyl- At Newark International Air- vania Avenue. port, where Pope John Paul II "We always review the securi- will arrive Wednesday for a five- ty environment both for U.S. in- day U.S. visit, no changes in se- End of road work envisioned stallations abroad and U.S. curity were visible this morning. government facilities here at But security there has been at a home when the environment heightened state since Aug. 13, City officials forecast completion of Thurstin Avenue construction suggests it's smart to do that," when federal officials warned that Islamic radicals might have crossings on Pike and Derby presidential spokesman Mike day," Blair said. "The paving will which was added to the project. been planning a car bombing at Amy Johnson streets may soon be closed, McCurry said. The BG News then begin late next week." Construction began Monday He said the Middle East peace Kennedy Airport In New York. which would make them dead There is a possibility that morning and should be com- signing at the White House, as ends, City Attorney Mike Marsh A Transportation Department Joint construction on Thurstin Thurstin Avenue will be opened pleted Thursday. well as the New York verdict and "The stone covering the trench said. official said the new alert was re- Avenue and its Ridge Street while the sidewalks are being other events, "legitimately cause lated to several sensitive events intersection continues to disrupt completed, Blair said. was causing pot holes," Blair the United States to look at the The Public Utility Commission — the terrorism convictions, the traffic, but city officials said A meeting with the Ohio De- said. "We met with Parking Ser- status of Its security." vices, University Capital Plan- of Ohio filed a petition to close signing of the Mideast treaty last road work will be completed this partment of Transportation will The stepped up security week, the pope's visit and the month take place Thursday at 1 p.m.