Eastern Kentucky University Encompass Eastern Progress 1985-1986 Eastern Progress 9-26-1985 Eastern Progress - 26 Sep 1985 Eastern Kentucky University Follow this and additional works at: http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1985-86 Recommended Citation Eastern Kentucky University, "Eastern Progress - 26 Sep 1985" (1985). Eastern Progress 1985-1986. Paper 5. http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1985-86/5 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Eastern Progress at Encompass. It has been accepted for inclusion in Eastern Progress 1985-1986 by an authorized administrator of Encompass. For more information, please contact [email protected]. \ Vol. 64/No. 5 Laboratory Publication of the Department of Mast Communication! 16 pages September 26'. 1985 Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky. 40475 The Eastern Progress, 1965 Improper storage caused depot blast By Alan White Whitaker said storage of a rocket decayed, causing a spontaneous ignition. destroyed. "We actually burned some low Kerby called the storage of the Editor propellent in the igloo and improper record Without its stabilizer, the propejlant propellant at the end of June." she said. propellant in an incompatible igldo an The improper storage of rocket, keeping were two areas reviewed by the heated up, said Whitaker. Whitaker said the new automated "unforgivable error." system will allow ammunition data to be propellent caused the June 6 explosion Army, Other possible causes such as lightning, "This has been one of my great concerns that destroyed a storage igloo at the Disciplinary action is being considered static electricity and smoking were ruled reviewed by personnel above the for the igloos that store the M55 rocket," l.exington-Blue Grass Army Depot in against civilian supervisors and out by the team. The team's findings were installation level. Previous depot Kerby said. Madison County, according to a report employees. Whitaker said. based on physical evidence recovered from procedures that allowed certain records to Kerby said the Army should "do released by the Lf.S. Army last week. the site, sworn testimony and Other be maintained in writing have been everything possible to cut down human An explosion followed by a fire occurred Storage and record keeping have been documentary evidence. error." improved since the explosion. Whitaker rescinded. in a storage igloo located in the The resulting flame caused the TNT. The explosion in June heightened the The Army has three options in dealing south-central portion of the depot around said a fully-automated system will allow blasting caps, fuses and detonation cord with the nerve-gas rockets. One is to build personnel to "check more easily to see that controversy over the safety of chemical 7 p.m. June 6. The structure was in the igloo to explode. Three-quarters of weapons stored at the depot. There are an incinerator at the depot to destroy the storage in an igloo is compatible." approximately 385 feet from the nearest the earth-covered, steel-reinforced concrete 70.000 obsolete M55 nerve-gas rockets rockets. The Army is also looking at The M10 propellent placed in a storage munitions igloo. There were no injuries and igloo were blown away in the explosion. stored in 49 igloos 2.4 miles from the moving the rockets to another site or there was no damage to anything igloo that contained explosives used to Whitaker said after the explosion explosion site. leaving them in storage until a satisfactory surrounding the structure. destroy obsolete weapons at the depot occurred, other igloos were checked for the Dr. Clifford Kerby. mayor of Berea and method of disposing them can be devised. Kathy Whitaker. public information caused the explosion. Whitaker said. same propellant. "We did a pretiy intense, chairman of a task force studying the It is the idea of building the incinerator officer at the depot (Bluegrass Activity), A team of experts appointed by Maj. eyeball inventory of the other igloos." nerve gas controversy, said the recent that has many area residents concerned said there were a couple of areas in which Gen. Henry H. Harper at the Depot The inventory turned up 11.500 pounds findings were disturbing. about future safety should the deadly gas proper storage procedures had not been System Command in Chambersburg. Pa., of M10 propellant stored in other igloos. "It's frightening to know what this fuel escape into the atmosphere in the event of followed. found that the MIO's propellent had Whitaker said that propellant was can do." Kerby said. .HI accident. Assault charges placed against 5 Adams was treated for contusions By Airfy Wolfford Chaback asked him to leave the NeW* editor of the face and sternum and released room. Chaback said. Two fights took place Saturday Saturday. Neal stood near the door and was and Sunday on campus resulting in After the incident. Roderick Neal, in a position where Chaback could a member of Kappa Alpha Psi five assault charges placed against shut and lock the door. Chaback fraternity, received 10 stitches and students at the university. said. a broken finger which required two Charged with second degree' Chaback then said Neal began assault are Roderick Neal. pins, Neal said. yelling obscenities and someone Another victim, freshman walk-on Emmanuel Bailey, Troy Ellis. started to kick his door. football player Christopher Maurice Coleman and Christopher He told Neal to quit because he Chaback. said he broke a knuckle Chaback. was still talking on the phone, he during the fight. Chaback is a member of the said. These second degree assault It continued, so he hung up the football team and the others are charges are Class C felonies, members of the Kappa Alpha Psi phone and went out in the hallway. punishable with no less than five, Neal was ready to fight, Chaback fraternity. but no more than 10 years An alleged assault was reported said. imprisonment and no more than a on the third floor of O'Donnell Hall Neal threw the first punch and $10,000 fine or double the to public safety Saturday evening, then Chaback said he beat him up. defendant's gain, said Sarah Parris, Chaback said he went into the said Wynn Walker, assistant paralegal for county attorney, director of public safety. bathroom to clean up, came out and The victims were allegedly beaten William Clouse. saw Neal and others running toward with sticks and canes. Walker said. In an interview, Chaback said the him. incident began when he was talking Jeff Adams, a freshman walk-on Chaback ran into the bathroom long distance on the phone and and continued to defend himself, he football player, injured after the asked Neal, who was in his room said. alleged assault, was taken by with others, to be quiet. Adams began to help him fight ambulance to Pattie A. Clay Neal did not quiet down and Hospital. (See CHARGES, Page 16) Enrollment incomplete By Jay Carey The student is currently being "Whatever I say I want to be ac- Managing editor counted twice curate," he said. "You can always go with the Although classes have been Students are not considered in session for five weeks, university enrolled until they have made some estimate, but as soon as you do. you officials still have no accurate arrangements to pay for classes, by either have less students than what figures on total enrollment. either paying their bill or signing a you said or quite a few more." According to Dr. John Rdwlett, promissory note, he said. Whitlock added. vice president of Academic Affairs Because of these two delays. "Enrollment projection was that there may be an enrollment total by Rowlett said. "I've still got it would be down 2 percent -- but it looks like it will be no worse than a next week. enrollments being processed." 2 percent decrease, probably less." '•f would hope by next week we According to Rowlett. no enroll- will have a more accurate picture in ment estimate will be released. '.''hillock said. regards to enrollment." Rowletl said. "It may be taking a little longer Snake ChapeaU Progress photo/Rob Carr than ususal," he said. "But it's not anvthing drastic." It may not be the latest Paris, fashion but Mike McCormick, a prelaw major from Lexington, Dr. Doug Whitlock, found a new way to wear snakeskm. Pee-Wee, a python snake, belongs to a friend of McCormick's. administrative assistant to university president Dr. H. Hanly Funderburk said the process is taking longer than it should. "At this point, we ought to have Students elect 58 better numbers," he said. He said the problem is when part- time students take classes on cam- pus, and then register for extended in low voter turnout campus classes. votes. By Jay Carey Others elected in the College df seven, and Carrie Abney. six. Managing editor Business, followed by their vote totals, One write-in candidate. Steve llensley. In the lowest voter turnout in five include Greg Harris. 48: Raiil Sierra. 46; was elected to a senate seat to represent years. 58 senators were elected to Anthony Rogers, 45: John Deck Jr.. 43. undeclared students. He received three represent the student body as Jack P. Wade, 41: Mark Prey. to. P.nitan votes. members of the 1985-86 Student Kalejaite. 38"; Joseph W. OsboUrne. 35: Although there were four candidates Senate. Oneda L'Clark and Peter Davy. 33: Tony on the ballot in the College of Kducation Pour hundred and fifteen Ryan. 31 and David Wolfzorn, 30. and five seats available, the college will students voted in Tuesday's There were 15 candidates in the have six senators because two write-in College of Business, but one candidate.