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THE BG NEWS Vol. 71 Issue HO Bowling Green, Ohio Thursday, April 13,1989 Import demand ■*•■ ONE defies foreign WAY gun suspension by Carolyn Skorneck Associated Press wnter WASHINGTON — Close to 1 million new semiautomatic assault- style rifles could flood the United States if the Bush administration decides to end its suspension of such imports. Gun importers have applications to bring in 965,000 of the weapons pending at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, according to spokesman Dick Pedersen. Trie import suspension was imposed March 14 after public and police outcries over the increased use of the weapons such as se- miautomatic versions of AK-47s and Uzi carbines in drug-related violence, and the January slayings of five schoolchildren in Stock- ton, Calif. The suspension covered some 400,000 weapons including about 300,000 for which import permits already had been approved. Last week, the administration expanded the suspension to cover 240,000 separate weapons. We noticed the increase in these showing up in crimes, an in- crease in demand and we reacted to it," Pedersen said. "The main thing is that we might be nipping the semiautomatic assault-type ri- fle in the bud rather than have millions of them flooding in here. Nevertheless, gun importers are continuing to submit applica- tions, he said Tuesday. "It appears there have been a lot more applications that came in after the ban," Pedersen said. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is required by law to permit imports only of weapons suitable or adaptable to "sporting purposes," and it is studying the use of the semiautomatic rifles to determine how they are being used. The review should take two to three more months. Despite the uproar over such weapons, FBI crime statistics reveal that most murders by firearms are still committed by people wield- BG News/John Grieshop ing handguns. Of the 17,859 murders committed nationwide in 1987, 10,556 were committed with firearms, of which 7,807 were handguns, Headed in the Right Direction according to the FBI. Gary Davis, freshman graphic design major, strolls back to his resi- New York, said he is happy he chose to attend the University and his Drug Enforcement Administration spokesman Con Dougherty dence hall after a late afternoon art class. Davis, a native of Lakewood. career in art is off to a great start. says that increasing numbers of powerful and sophisticated hand- Buns such as the 9 mm semiautomatic, particularly guns such as the zi pistol, are being confiscated during arrests. Mother charged with abuse Life career changes likely Editor's note: This is the sixth til the day is done. At dinner that Woman prosecuted for cocaine use during pregnancy part of a series addressing the night, Chris decides he is not sat- employment issues facing gra- isfied with his job. duating seniors. could harm her fetus." This scenario is hypothetical, by Mitch Weiss The case is unique because it is the first time a but the scene contains many Associated Press writer prosecutor's office has filed criminal charges common symptoms that may be against a mother for using drugs during preg- by Jennifer Taday experienced by those employed staff reporter in today's job market. When TOLEDO — The prosecution of a woman on a nancy. signs like these appear, it may criminal charge because she used cocaine while be time for a career change. she was pregnant could set a dangerous precedent There was a similar case in Columbus, but the It is 7 a.m. and Chris's alarm According to Joann Kroll. di- in Ohio, an American Civil Liberties Union lawyer case involved the custody of a fetus. A juvenile clock goes off. He rolls over and rector of University Placement said Wednesday. court judge ruled that the court could take custody decides to hit the snooze button Services, research indicates of the fetus because of the mother's drug addic- because he really isn't in the people will experience an aver- But the Lucas County prosecutor said successful tion. mood to go to work. The phone age of five to seven career prosecution would deter other women from using The ruling was overturned by a state appeals rings at 9:30 a.m. and Chris does changes in their lives. drugs during pregnancy and could be be a land- court a few months after the child was born. not answer, knowing it is his "It is more common than un- mark case nationally. Lucas County Prosecutor Anthony Pizza's office employer. He decides to take the common that people will Tammy Gray, 24, was indicted by a Lucas is prosecuting Gray under Ohio's child abuse sta- day off, forgetting about the change." Kroll saia. County grand jury in February on one count of tute, which prohibits a parent of a child under the deadlines at work which should The desire to change one's ca- Kroll has counseled people child endangering for allegedly using cocaine be- age of 18 from creating a substantial risk to the be met. reer often originates from a dis- who have faced the decision to fore her daughter, Sierra, was born in 1987. health or safety of the child. The next morning, Chris gets satisfaction with the person's change their jobs or remain un- "We are very worried about this case," said Ju- Last week, the ACLU joined Gray's attorney in to work early, and gives his boss current job, Kroll said. satisfied. lia Davis, an ACI.U lawyer in Columbus. "This is filing a motion in Lucas County Common Pleas a great excuse for his absence. However, other reasons for a "I had a woman in counseling the first time in Ohio that a county prosecutor has Court to dismiss the case, contending the state's However, Chris's mind is not on career change include a change who was a teacher for nine tried to use a child abuse statute to criminally child abuse statue cannot be used in relation to a his work, and he procrastinates in family situation, boredom or years. She was very unhappy prosecute a woman for leading a lifestyle that fetus. about his work assignments un- a promotion, she added. U See Changes, page 4. Speaker describes Blandina chosen as editor Angela Blandina was selected by the Board of Student Pub- apartheid cruelty lications Wednesday to be the /% editor of The BG News for fall -, by Tracy Richards "As I speak I don't have the semester. right to vote, to go where I Fm ■ . staff reporter She will succeed senior jour- want or to leave when I nalism major Julie Wallace, L M want," Ngubo said."Thai is who will work for the Elyria fc^^fc The oppressive life of 6re-determined from birth in Chronicle-Telegram upon grad- blacks under the rule of South _outh Africa." *P uation in May. African apartheid was de- During her presen- Blandina, a junior journalism Blandina Cole Drabenstott Hardy Vernon Weadock scribed Wednesday night in a tation,"Apartheid and South major and member of Alpha major and currently an admin- Drabenstott, a junior sports dergraduate Student Govern- lecture by an international Africa: Prospects for Omicron Pi sorority, is current- istration beat reporter, copy edi- management/journalism ment beat reporter for The BG representative for the United Change" in the Education ly the assistant news editor for tor and special projects editor major from Painesville, is cur- News. Mineworkers of America. building, Ngubo explained The BG News. for The News. rently a sports reporter for Nomonde Ngubo was born how United States economic Blandina, a transfer student A native of St. Marys, Wea- The BG News. The new editor of the Greek in South Africa and is an or- sanctions can help South from Oakland University in Ro- dock worked at The Evening publication, The Gavel, is Amy ganizer of the international African blacks. chester, Mich., is a native of Li- Leader last summer. She is the Vemon is a sophomore photo- Cole. A sophomore journalism boycott of Shell Oil, as well as "The U.S. has the power to vonia, Mich., and the daughter daughter of Gene and Carol journalism major from Toledo major from Akron, Cole current- an active anti-apartheid acti- bring a peaceful solution... of Richard and Susan Blandina. Weadock. and a former photo editor for ly covers a sports beat for The vist. She now speaks to people People might put a hold on She plans to pursue a career The BG News. BG News. in hopes of gaining support to violence and give sanctions a as a newspaper reporter. Year-long student publication help dissolve the apartheid chance to work if they saw an In addition to the selection of positions were also selected The new editor of the Applications for summer and movement in South Africa, effort by this country," she fall editor, The Board selected Wednesday.