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Candy canes and coal for the holidays, pg. 2 THE BG NEWS Vol. S9 Issue 6t) Bowling Green, Ohio Friday, December 12,1986 Casey gives Iran affair [testimony WASHINGTON (AP) - CIA Director William Casey said yester- day he did not learn of possible diversions of Iranian arms sales profits to Nicaraguan rebels until he was tipped by a New York businessman in early October. Casey spoke to reporters after he testified for more than three hours before a heavily guarded, closed-door session of the House Intelligence Committee. A few minutes later, Casey's purported tipster, Roy Furmark, went before the Senate Intelligence Commit- tee to tell his version of the story. Furmark, a former legal client of Casey's, refused to talk to reporters as he entered the closed Senate hearing. But Casey said it was Furmark who first raised questions in his mind about transfers Of funds from then-secret arms sales to Iran. While Furmark testified, Sen. William Cohen, R-Maine, emerged [ to report that "be is being as candid as he can; he is answering all ' our questions." Another source said Furmark apparently was an intermediary between Casey and Middle East arms dealers. Congressional sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Senate Intelligence Committee had learned before Wednesday of Casey's conversation with Furmark, leading at least some panel members to question the CIA director's claim of Wednesday that he was unaware of the diversion of funds. CASEY DENIED a report in The Wall Street Journal that he knew as early as last spring that profits from the Iranian arms sales D See Casey, page 6. V Alex Horvath Technology graduate student Disraeli Hutton and senior social dents Organization, discuss their reactions to BGSU Foundation work major Sandra Neidert. president of the Progressive Stu- investments In South Africa yesterday at a news conference. (IM profs discuss Investments spark debate potential of SDI Students plan campaign Divestment discussion urged by Ron Coulter one in the United States. I chief copy editor by Mtzdl Stewart III more aware of this issue," As student groups plan investment policy. HE ADDED that 99 percent assistant managing editor she said. "Each and every demonstrations and other ac- "Other groups on campus The Undergraduate Student effectiveness is more optimistic day some type of statement tivities in opposition to BGSU have stated a particular view- I Government-sponsored forum than the estimates of the top Members of the Progres- will be made on this campus Foundation investments, point, and I would be happy to [on the Strategic Defense Initia- U.S. scientists. sive Student Organization ... until divestment is Dwight Burlingame, vice forward any information to I tive last night led to strong dis- Raymond Tanter, who spoke said yesterday that the group made." president for University rela- submit to the foundation agreement, although the in defense of SDI, admitted that will begin a series of "educa- The Progressive Student tions, said they should be when they review their pol- I debaters at least agreed on what a ballistic missile defense sys- tional" measures next semes- Organization is a recently-es- more concerned about explor- icy," he said. I they were disagreeing about. tem would be unlikely to defend ter to demonstrate its tablished umbrella organiza- ing the arguments for and Burlingame suggested a The two professors, both from the United States. He said, bow- opposition to apartheid as tion composed of members of against divestment. group such as Undergraduate the University of Michigan, ever, that it would defend United well as BGSU Foundation in- several student activist Student Government sponsor agreed that SDI would not be States missiles, which would be vestments with companies groups, including the Black If one is opposed (to apart- an open forum to discuss the likely to defend the United effective deterrence. doing business in South Af- Student Union, the Social Jus- heid) that's one thing," he issues siuTounding apartheid | States' population in the event of Tanter added that the threat rica. tice Committee and Women said, "but there's a difference and divestment. [a nuclear first strike. The two SDI poses to Soviet missiles is The remarks were made at for Women, according to of opinion as to how we go disagreed, however, on the fea- more effective than the threat a news conference called in Sandra Neidert, president of about changing the system. "USG MIGHT take a posi- sibility of SDI as a nuclear de- posed to Soviet cities by nuclear response to a series of BG thePSO. No particular group has a tion, have a forum and dis- terrent, as well as the SDI's weapons alone. News investigative reports monopoly on disagreeing with cuss the issue," he said. "The [ long-term usefulness. Azelrod said SDI is not a de- that detailed the scope of the "WE'RE A networking apartheid. The foundation forum could address the no- Daniel Azelrod, who spoke fense system. He likened SDI to investments. type of organization made up board is strongly opposed to tion of the meaning of divest- I against SDI, said the plan is a the protective armor worn by a Cassie Madden, president of people who share the same it." ment. Then you really get into I hoax because it won't defend the of the Black Student Union, types of beliefs and values," how it is interpreted." 1 country. He said that even if SDI nee a knight puts on all that said the aim of the group is to she said. He added that student input He added that this type of were 99 percent effective, an all- armor, he doesn't sit around; be further inform students about Neidert said foundation in- wUl be welcomed to assist the event would address the va- out Soviet attack of 10.000 mis- goes out and fights," Azelrod the need for the foundation to vestments in South Africa BGSU Foundation board of rious arguments for and siles would allow enough missies said. divest its holdings. help perpetuate the system of directors when they meet against divestment and pro- to penetrate to kill nearly every- Q See SDI Fonun, page 5. "Students must be made i. See Reaction, page 6. early next year to review the ' ! See Forum, page 6. Downtown stores take hassles out of shopping | by Valerie Lonero and crafts store, 154 S. Main St., they will save gas money." "But, there will be free parking highlight of downtown shopping. Ingraham added that local [ staff reporter said there are many elements Craft said that if you have over the holidays." The downtown stores nave merchants understand the Bowl- which attract people to shop in repairs or exchanges, It is much He said that almost all local an excellent selection. There ing Green market, which allows Whether you're buying clothes the downtown area. easier to shop locally because it merchants are independent, isn't anything you can't find in them to offer very reasonable and gifts or getting a watch saves traveling time. He added which is beneficial to the com- downtown Bowling Green if you prices to the customers. ired, downtown stores pro- "I think an important factor that it is much safer to shop munity. need to shop," Chappius said. "Plus, our customers get ._™ convenience, a wide selec- that many people don't realize is downtown. Chappius said her staff really more personalized service. We tion and personalized service. the element«time saved when "You can park closer to the "ITS A GOOD THING that makes an effort to know the are getting regular customers, Floyd Craft, manager and you shop downtown," Craft said. stores, even though there is me- practically all of the merchants customers. She said another and the salespeople get to know of Ben Franklin, a variety "Students save time and also, tered parking," Craft said. are independent," he said. "The service Uhlman's offers is free the names of people, she said. money that the store makes gets gift wrapping. deposited into local banks, then "In the malls, merchants deal distributed to the fire and police "THIS IS a strong advantage with hundreds of people each department, and city cleaning. as far as servicing the custom- day. I think we (local mer- The whole business cycle makes ers," she said. "Customers love chants) have more in common I Bowling Green have a stronger it during Christmas, and it sures with our shoppers. local economy and a better com- keeps the staff busy." munity. Many cities where rhanpiiis said other services JOHN KLEVER, manager of chains and malls are located that attract customers are serv- Klevers, a jewelery and gift don't ever see that money." ice orders, no-hassle returns and store, agrees that personalized free monogramming and laya- service is a special attribute to "I think the first question way services. downtown shopping. community people (and stu- "I think the biggest thing dents) need to ask themselves One downtown merchant said about downtown shopping is its is, can we buy it in Bowling for students who don't have umbrella of service, (Clever Green?," he said.