Super Swede Wilander replaces Lendl j L as No. 1 player in world /II ffflanrhrfitpr MpralJi Monday, Sept. 12, 1988 — 30 Cents Manchester, Conn. — A City of Village Charm 30 Cents Gilbert aims for Jamaica Hurricane gains strength after passing over ocean By Lloyd Williams tego Bay on the west and Ocho The Associated Press Rios on the east, far from the southern impact zone and separ­ KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hurri­ ated by mountains, was expected cane Gilbert, packing 110 mph only to receive heavy rain. winds and torrential rain, Officials urged residents in the churned westward toward Ja- higher risk areas along the south n^aica’s underbelly today after coast to seek higher ground. skirting the southern coasts of “It’s certainly one of the larger Puerto Rico, Haiti and the systems we’ve seen in the Carib­ Dominican Republic. bean for a long time,” said Hal High winds and heavy rain Gerrish, forecaster at the Na­ preceding the storm drenched the tional Hurricane Center in capital of Kingston overnight, Miami. toppling trees, causing local Forecasters at the center said flooding and littering streets with the eye of Gilbert was 140 miles branches. Authorities said there southeast of Kingston at dawn were no immediate reports of today. Maximum sustained injuries. winds were near 110 mph, with Most Jamaicans stayed home, tropical-storm force winds ex­ boarding up windows in prepara­ tending up to 250 miles to the tion for the hurricane’s expected north and 100 miles to the south. k arrival just south of Kingston Prime Minister Edward Seaga PMrick Flynn/MinchMMr Htrald later in the day. Some companies of Jamaica alerted all govern­ children Saturday during the Feast Fest. broadcast appeals for techni­ ment agencies, saying Sunday HAPPY CLOWN — Stormy the Magic Clown, represent­ cians and electricians to report to night; "Hurricane Gilbert ap­ ing Cpx Cable of.Qreater Hartford, entertains a group of work. pears to be a real threat and The weather bureau predicted everyone should follow the in­ Gilbert’s center, 140 miles sou­ structions and hurricane precau­ theast of Kingston before dawn, tions issued by the Office of V Calories didn’t count at Feast Fest would pass south of Kingston and Disaster Preparedness in order hit the southern parish of to minimize the danger.” Clarendon. Forecasters said the hurricane By Michele Noble people didn't just taste, they gorged had been gaining strength as it Manchester Herald themselves. Flash flood warnings were "The average number of tickets issued for the parishes of Por­ passed over the ocean after it Dutch Appleby, 71, worked out at people bought was a book of 10,” tland on the northeast and St. dumped 5 to 10 inches of rain on a local spa for three hours “just to said Anne Flint, president of the Mary on the north. The north get up an appetite to get 'em all in" Greater Manchester Chamber of coast tourist region from Mon­ See HURRICANE, page 10 at the Feast Fest. Commerce, which organized the event. "And most people weren’t Appleby was among the more even satisfied with 10. Most people than 17,000 people who were able to went back for more.” American colleges enjoy sinking their teeth into a Most of the main entrees cost food veritable potpourri of food served consumers about four tickets for $2. by empioyees from 18 restaurants A whole list of things - including during Manchester’s three-day frosting-topped cupcakes and giant neglect humanities Feast Fest, which ended Sunday. M&M covered cookies - cost only leges, museums, libraries and In fact, according to restaurant one ticket. WASHINGTON (AP) — Col­ leges and universities are losing other institutions to promote the employees and workers who were humanities. giving out food tickets Saturday, See FEAST FEST, page 10 interest in literature, language and history but Americans are Citing a variety of sources, the showing a "remarkable blossom­ report gives several examples of ing” of interest in cultural events, increased public interest in the spending more money on them humanities, including record than on sports events, a govern­ high book sales, a doubling of the o to ment report says. number of historicak organiza­ The report by Lynne V. Cheney, tions in 20 years to nearly 10,000, chairwoman of the National and a 660 percent increase in Endowment for the Humanities, visitors to the National Gallery of says the high cost of education Art in Washington since 1957. may be causing more stcdents to Americans who spent twice as avoid liberal arts subjects in favor of courses that will give See HUMANITIES, page 10 them a mgney-making career. While the number of bachelor’s r a degrees awarded increased 88 percent in the past two decades, TODAY degrees in the humanities dropped 33 percent, said her New comic today report released Sunday. Foreign language majors were down 29 "Chubb and Chauncey” begins c percent, English majors 33 per­ romping through the comics page cent, philosophy majors 35 per­ of the Man­ cent and history majors 43 chester He­ percent, it said. rald today. The 73-page report ordered by The two lov­ Congress says too many colleges able dogs are Patrick Flynn/MinehMtcr Htrald Patrick Flynn/Manchaatar Harald are neglecting the achievements from the crea­ tive pen of IN A PIG’S EYE — Dave Litrico of 43 Church St., who worked for of Western culture while requir­ YUMMY — Dutch Appleby of 22 Gerard St. ing ethnic courses, treating liter­ Vance Rode- eats a bowl of clam phowder Saturday at the Nut Meg Caterers of Tolland during the Feast Fest, films the ary masterpieces as political walt, one of downtown Feast rest. 175-pound pig they were serving Saturday. documents, stressing publishing Canada’s pre- rather than teaching, and dealing m i e r in topics so specialized that they cartoonists. have little meaning outside the Chubb is scruffy, stray, street­ academic world. wise, unpretentious and socially No names soon for manager’s job The report says museums, inept. Chauncey is classy, debonair, any interest he might have in the libraries, educational TV sta­ By Andrew Yurkovskv "That’s a joke Mr. Weiss put acting manager last October tions, state humanities councils aristocratic, castle-broken and Manchester Herald out at a Board of Directors’ when both Weiss and Assistant JOU. civilized. DiRosa said that it was unlikely and private historical societies meeting three or four months Manager Steven R. Werbner provide so much education that They live with Abby, their Mayor Peter P. DIRosa Jr. ago,” DiRosa said. He added, were out of the country at a that he would appoint a search surrogate mother. committee this week to look for a they have become "a kind of thinks it will be about another ” I t’s not a very serious conference for town managers. parallel school,” reaching mil­ Meet them today on page 16. seven months before the names of situation.” "My training and career is in replacement for Weiss, though he added that that might change lions of people outside college possible candidates for the town Penny, a lawyer who is in the financial area,” said Huestis, campuses. Index manager’s post are made public. who has been employed by the after the Democratic directors private practice, was mentioned caucus tonight. He said that he “The remarkable blossoming 20 pag«*i 2 ••cUom DiRosa said today he himself by Director Kenneth N. Tedford town for seven years. of the humanities in the public has no one in mind for the still wanted fellow Democratic as a potential candidate last Huestis said that if he had been Director Stephen T. Cassano to sphere is one of the least noted, BusIriM *-------- 7 ObItuarlM. position, which will become va­ week. Penny could not be reached interested in being manager, he though most important, cultural CUMlflad _ 17-20 Opinion — cant next June when Robert B. serve on the committee, but he for comment this morning. would have sought the post of didn’t know who else he would developments of the last few Comic* 1 16 PoopI* — Weiss, the current manager, assistant manager when it be­ Connoctlout — 4 Sdonco _ __ 17 Robert Huestis, the town’s appoint to it. DiRosa has said he decades,” writes Mrs. Cheney. retires. Meanwhile, he ruled out came vacant in 1981. The $140 million endowment Focus.,— — 6 Sports .11-18 the likelihood that former Mayor budget officer, today ruled out the wants Cassano on the committee Werbner could not be reached because he has served on the she has headed since May 1986 Locsl _ 2-3,10 Tsisvislon . 9 Stephen T. Penny would be possibility that he would seek .2 Wsathor. interested in the job. Weiss’ post. Huestis served as for comment this morning about board the longest. provides grants to scholars, col­ Lottery. I t — MANCHESTER HERALD. Monday, Sept. 12, 1988 M ANCHESTER HERALD, Monday, Sept. 12, 1988 — 3 RECORD Weicker confident Teachers’ aides of victory, stumps want mediation A bout Tow n Police Roundup for support here Diabetes Club plans meeting Cops Investigate accident in wage dispute The East-of-the-River Diabetes Club will hold a By Alex GIrelll brief talk to the guests. free meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the H. Louise A South Windsor woman was listed in stable Manchester Herald “ I don’t set out to be a liberal or Ruddell Auditorium of Manchester Memorial condition at Hartford Hospital this morning after a a Republican,” Weicker said. “ I Bv Andrew J. Davis goes.” Hospital to hear Dr. Lester Kritzer speak about Friday night accident on Gardner Street in which Republican U.S.