CAMPUS , SPORTS NATIONAL Faculty listen to Allinger: WSU's district Exxon Valdez case student input / page 3 attorney of defense / page 11 nears conclusion / page 6 Fe ruar 14, 1991 verEstablished 1894 eenVol. 97 No. 110 'Military center' bombing kills 500 civilians from the demolished structure, an Associ- President Bush's spokesman, American At U.N. headquarters in New York , By Alexander G. Higgins ated Press correspondent reported from officials blamed Iraq's leadership for the where Third World diplomats sought an Associated Press Baghdad, Distraught relatives crowded the tragedy, saying it had put civilians "in open Security Council discussion on the DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (AP) - smoke-filled streets. harm's way." conflict, an African delegate. Buzbeui Allied warplanes, in a pinpoint bombing Iraq's health minister, Abdel-Salam The AP correspondent, Dilip Ganguly, Nzengeya of Zaire, said the ~civilian deaths that sent shock waves far beyond Iraq, Mohammed Saeed, described the precision inspected the ruins with other journalists "will make everyone think again about destroyed an underground shelter in Bagh- bombing as "a well-planned crime." and said he saw no obvious sign of a mili- the scope of the war." dad on Wednesday, and officials there tary presence. But the U ,S, command in Saudi Arabia, Iraq's foreign minister. Tariq Aziz. will said 500 civilians were killed. The United and later the White House, said the sub- Another new report of civilian casualties fly to Moscow this weekend to meet with States called it a military command center, terranean concrete facility had been posi- came from Jordanian refugees who Soviet President M ikhui IS. Gorbachev, a not a bomb shelter. tively identified as an Iraqi military com- reached their homeland Wednesday from Soviet spokesman said. A Soviet envoy's By nightfall, 14 hours after the pre- mand-and-control center, Kuwait. They said allied warplanes last talks Tuesday with Iraqi President Saddam dawn attack, crews were still pulling "We don't know why civilians were at Saturday attacked their bus as it left charred bodies, some of them children, . that location," said Marlin Fitzwater, Kuwait, killing 30 of their countrymen. See BOMB on page 10 THURSDAY • Voters to decide [~ Slight chance of right-to-die issue shOwers today. requested. Mostly cloU~y f By Aaron Burnett "The question I have been 0 with light WInds Staff Writer asking voters to ask themselves 5-15 mph. Voters will almost certainly is, 'Do I want the right to ask HighS in the 40s, get the chance to decide for my doctor for help in loWSin the 30s. themselves whether Initiative dying')' " he said. sunrise 6:53 a.m. 119. the "Death With Dig- The choice is very simple. sunset 5:12 p.m. nity" Initiative, will become Harding said. If they want that Staff photo by Brett Larson law in Washington. option they should vote yes: if John Howell sells a rose to Andrea Stephins, Inaction on the part of state not. then vote no. He said an legislator, has stalled the bill alternative to 119 has been Firefighters cut in the Senate, according to proposed in the Senate. Bruce Harding, a member of Harding said the bill lcavex child out of old CUB catering controls the Washington State Hemlock most of the essential elements Board and a staunch supporter of the original initiative intact of the initiative. with one important exception: milk container "The Senate majority leader the right to request a physician MENLO PARK, Calif. alcohol theft problems and the chair of the Senate to aid a patient in dying. (AP) - Justin Kinder was Health Committee have both This has been the most con- The students gave a virtual playing with an antique 10- By Aaron Burnett refused to hold hearings on the troversial element of the bill, and Andrew Walker "how to" explanation of their initiative," Harding said. and its omission is not accept- gallon milk can at his home thefts, alleging widespread Staff Writers According to Harding. this able to proponents IIf I 19. this week. involvement by other students. effectively kills the initiative in Harding said. Being adventurous, he The dust has cleared and oper- Other allegations involved sloppy the Senate which virtually "The Democratic state Cen- ations have returned to normal alcohol control and accounting decided to crawl in feet ensures that it will automati- tral Committee has requested after information regarding stu- procedures in the department. first. cally come before the voters on that its members pass initiative dent alcohol thefts surfaced two According to Blanchard, many He got stuck. the Nov. 5, 1991 ballot. 119 or nothing at all." he said. weeks ago, causing some turmoil students employed by the cater- "We tried putting butter Harding said many House Harding said he believes the in the catering division of Uni- ing department were upset by the on his shoulders; we tried members have stated they w,1I House will not pass the alter- versity Food Services. accusations and felt as though not consider Initiative 119 for native bill. although he is everything," said his "We had some meetings with they had also become suspects as action unless the Senate passes uncertain of the Senate's posi- father, Richard Kinder. supervisors to discuss correct a result. it first. tion on the subject. He finally gave up and liquor policy and supervisor con- "The majority are good- "Legislators are afraid of He said the strongest public called firefighters. who trol," said Greg Blanchard, man- hearted kids," Blanchard said. this vote." he said,' 'This issue opposition for Initiative 119 found the panicked tot in ager of the catering division of "They thought it pointed the fin- is too religious." has come from Cathol ie and Food Services. ger at them." the milk can up to his The bill addresses the rights fundamental ist churches. Operations at CUB catering He said no effort has been neck. of the terminally ill and rede- Conversely, support for the came under scrutiny three weeks made to identify those who Using a pneumatic fines "terminal condition," as bill has come from such wide- ago when several employees. admitted to the thefts. chisel, the firefighters cut well as specifying exactly ranging quarters as Physicians including student managers and There has been only one event the bottom out of the milk, which life-sustaining proce- for 119, the Washington State supervisors, admitted to stealing catered by food services that dures can be withdrawn from Democratic Party and the can and freed Justin. and consuming alcohol served at the terminally ill when Hemlock Society. events catered by food services. See CATER on page 10 Students make new traditions, take Valentine's Day to heart long distances, and Scott Johnson did just her valentine. dinners. Her meal turned out not-so-de- By Theresa Just that for his valentine when he spent four Last year. she stayed up all night to lightful. "Every year I end up cooking and Kelly Sharp days traveling from Iceland to Guam, just perfect a vegetarian delight for her special dinner for some asshole." she said. Staff Writers for her. Johnson, a junior studying com- someone, only to find that good intentions .. Valentine: A greeting card or note munications, was stationed in Iceland with don't always lead to perfect or romantic See HEART on page 10 sent to a real or pretended sweetheart on the Navy and flew to Guam to surprise' his this day, and containing lines of sentimen- girlfriend with 24 roses and a boat trip tal love."- Webster's New World Dictio- around the bay on Valentine's Day. nary. • The Un-Valentine: Cupid strikes local restaurants Michelle said she and her friend Helen Here is a list of some Valentine's Cards, flowers and candy used to be the made black valentines to give everyone By Kelly Sharp Day specials in Pullman: standard gifts for Valentine's Day, but this they knew, and then decorated their door Staff Writer is the 90s. It's a new era and things are with cupids that had arrows through their ~ Shermer's - prime rib and cham- changing. In this new generation. some heads. All was not lost however; she did Wondering what to do on Valentine's pagne for two for $24.99. people will do anything to capture the get candy from both her friend and her Day? Pullman is chock-full of choices ~ Seasons - wine and roses spe- hearts of their valentines. Here are the roommate's boyfriend. for you and that special someone. cials run Feb. 14-16. Dinner for two results from an informal survey of WSU If it's your pallette that needs to be with anything off the menu, a Valentine students on the hippest valentine tradi- • The Julia Childs Valentine: satisfied. you can indulge yourself with dessert, wine and a dozen roses for tions. Monica Toomey, a junior studying steak, seafood and spirits without ever • The Traveling Valentine: political science, said diplomacy doesn't having to leave town. See CUPID on page 10 Everyone knows true love can traverse work when it comes to cooking dinner for , 2 ttl. ~ • ,~ t • ,I - _. • • ~. , The' EVergreen Thursday, February 14,1991 WSU, Pullman, Wash. Costner dances with nominations BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. life-after-death love story. bling marriage in "Mr. & Mrs. tOCAL BRIEFS (AP) - The panoramic "Dances Also competing for best pic- Bridge. " With Wolves," Kevin Costner's ture in the March 25 awards pre- Costner faces four veterans in five-year quest to revive the epic sentations will be "Awaken- the directing category: Coppola Announcements Western, swept Academy Award ings," a sentimental drama about for "The Godfather Part III," • Spurs will meet Monday at 8:30 p.m.