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m Ollicials pass
law requiring abortions

BEIJING — The Chinese legislature yesterday
ratified a law that calls for aborting fetuses carrying
hereditary diseases and restricts marriages among
people suffering mental problems or contagious
diseases.

The innocuous—sounding Maternal and Infantile
Health Care Law goes into effectjune 1.

The official Xinhua News Agency did not
release the full text ofthe law or say what penalties,
if any, apply to violators. Many Chinese laws are
loosely enforced and penalties have little deterrent
effect.

The agency stated that China currently has
more than 10 million disabled people whose births
could have been prevented ifsuch a law had been i
effect. '

ILN. onnoses Cuban embargo by ".8.

HAVANA — A lopsided U.N. vote in opposi-
tion to the U.S. embargo against Cuba was hailed
yesterday by the Castro government, which
acknowledged that more is needed to convince
Washington to end the sanction.

Foreign Minister Roberto Robaina said the vote
was a show of support for a country “whose only
sin is to choose a different path.”

The U.N. General Assembly voted 101—2
Wednesday for a nonbinding resolution to end the
embargo.

There were 48 abstentions.

Robaina said the vote raises the question of
whether “it is Cuba which is isolated or the United
States.”

It was the third consecutive year that the Generv
a1 Assembly approved such a resolution, each time
by a larger margin.

Race again an 18808 in 0a]. 1:388

LOS ANGELES — Race again emerged as an
issue in the 0.]. Simpson case yesterday as defense
lawyers accused a prosecutor of treating black jury
prospects differently, in particular a man ques-
tioned intensely for a half— hour.

“It implies an insidious effort to try to get black
jurors removed for cause because they are black,
because they have black heroes, and because 0.].
Simpson is one of them,” said Simpson attorney
Robert Shapiro.

“There‘s no other reason.”

“I think it’s subtle and it may be intentional,"
Shapiro said.

After 30 minutes of questioning by Deputy Dis-
trict Attorney William Hodgman, a 71-year—old
black man who is a prospective juror said: “You’re
pumping me as if I’m on trial or something. I don't
like that. You’re sort of riling me.”

The man, who said he knew little about the case,
was kept in the jury pool.

Government launches wellare study

WASHINGTON — A three—year experiment
launched yesterday will test whether weekly home
visits by local social workers with teen parents on
welfare can improve their chances of becoming
self-sufficient.

Donna Shalala, secretary of health and human
services, said the federal government would spend
$1 million this year to begin the home-visiting pro-
jects in five communities: Chicago; Portland, Ore.;
Dallas; Montgomery County, Ohio, including
Dayton; and Baltimore.

HHS expects to spend $3 million over the next
three years on the demonstration. The Henry J.
Kaiser Family Foundation will contribute about $1
million to finance an evaluation of the project.

The home visits will target teen parents partici-
pating in the federal Job Opportunities and Basic
Skills.

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No more ‘noclty Mountain High’
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — John

Denver wishes people would
pay more attention to his
newest son 5 and less to his old
hits — and is recent lows.

“I’m writing and singing bet-
ter now than I ever have. My
voice has matured, and I write ‘
melodically for that,” Denver Dem“
said in yesterday’s Evansville
Courier.

“But radio plays the old ones and continues
to break in new artists.”

He said he’s also frustrated that his recent
drunken driving arrest in Colorado is making
more news than his singing and his environ-
mental activism.

Denver was charged after he drove his
Porsche into a tree Aug. 21 near his home in
Aspen, Colo.

His attorney has said Denver will plead
innocent on Dec. 22.

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Still seeks tunds lor polling sites

Special election setup

displeases Ag North

By Stephen Trimble

Erecutive Editor

The campuswide election to fill T.A. Jones’ seat
on the Board of Trustees hit a snag yesterday as
organizers scrambled to find more money to stretch
voting sites to the outskirts of campus.

SGA Vice President Heather Hennel said spring
elections will cost at least $4,000 — and possibly

Agriculture," Sullivan said.
“It seems we get left out sometimes because

 

much more ~ leaving less than $1,000 for
this special election.

Wednesday night, the Senate approved
a proposal to open four voting booths in
central areas on campus, including Mar-
garet 1. King Library, the Commons
Market, the Student Center and Lexing—
ton Community College.

Hennel said has received several com-
plaints from College of Agriculture stu-

 

Jones left the seat vacant when he
resigned from as Student Government
Association president on Sunday.

Three candidates — former SGA
President Scott Crosbie, former SGA
vice presidential candidate Joe Braun
and new SGA President Benny Ray Bai‘
ley — are campaigning for the seat on
the board.

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dents who said they feel iso—
lated at Agricultural Building
North, located near Com—
monwealth Stadium.

Doug Sullivan, the College
of Agriculture’s student advi—
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we’re off the beaten path.”

Sullivan added that agriculture stu—
dents typically contribute about 700 of
the about 2,500 votes, or nearly a third of
the total, during the spring elections for
SGA offices.

Hennel said she is working on a com—
promise with UK administration offi-
cials. including President Charles
\Vethington and SGA adviser Frank
Harris, to get funds to extend polling
sites from four to 15.

Bailey said he expects to get confirma—
tion from W'ethington today on the
funding help.

Harris confirmed that the administra—
tion is interested in helping SGA
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election when they approved the organi— j SFUDEM too far.

zation’s budget, which allocated only I. TRUSTEE _l “It’s almost like they are being pun-
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of the process.

“The University is concerned about the election,”
he said.

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IN "IE ”NE 1": FIRE Kernel photographerjames Crisp mapped these pictures Tuesday after he was hit in the fare and his equipment was stolen.

Editor’s note: As journalists, we sometimes find our-
selves in dangerous situations. That happened Tuesday,
when two of our photographers —— Greg Eans and ]ames
Crisp — were attacked while documenting the downtown
riots. What happened to them has been shown on CNN
and network news. Here is their tale:

aving been involved with student publications

for more than two years, I have photographed

many events — some more than once. Never
had I experienced civil unrest or anything like it. And
for this I felt fortunate.

While in the midst of a critique and internship
interview Tuesda afternoon, a fellow Kentucky
Kernel staff mem er ran into the room to inform
Greg that a riot had broken out.

Given only sketchy details, Greg and I hurriedly
gathered our equipment before rushing to the down-
town area.

I loaded film as we both listened intently for
information on the car radio. Once we arrived at
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saw police officers in full riot gear diverting a group
of youths from the Lexington—Fayette County Gov—
ernment Center. Greg sug ested thatI leave the car
and begin photographing the scene while he parked.
I crossed Main Street and proceeded down King
Boulevard, looking for the riot.

As I looked back at the govern—

laughing when I yelled for assistance. As traffic
cleared the street, I ran, holding the one piece of
equipment I had left —— my camera —— tightly, firing
the shutter in hopes of photographing something.

I stopped running as an individual ap roached
and asked how I was. Bent over and out o breath, I
told him I was OK but needed help

 

ment center, I could see police lining I gig: " finding my glasses if, indeed, any—
the entrance. Greg was behind me if? 5. Story lthing(remained ofdthen}: Moments
near the Kin and Main intersection, ’ .‘ ‘ _ I _. ater, ire r returne wit my camera
As I walkid the street, I noticed and Phatos bag and nibst of the contents. Some—
eople behind the windows of local _’ : one handed me a pair of bent, but
businesses watching the confusion f g g ' _ i . g - remarkably intact, pair ofglasses.
outside, while others traveled the amescnsp . Greg and I shared our experiences
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was happening. I wasn't exactly sure
either.

Looking toward the downtown post office. I
noticed a large group of people rounding in a corner.
I didn’t know (and still don’t know) how many peo-
ple were in the group, but it seemed they were head—
ing toward the government center. I changed my
direction to return to the intersection
and et images of the group approach—
ing t e police and government center.

Nearing the intersection, the group
began shouting something to the effect
of “No pictures!” I continued toward
the intersection without taking any
photographs. The shoutin continued
and I was surprised when heard “No
fuckin‘ pictures!” from behind me.

Instantly, I felt a shar blow to the
right side of my head, w ich knocked
my glasses from my face. Stunned, I felt
a strong tu as my camera bag was
being pulle from my arm and shoul-
ders, I assumed b the person who hit
me. I tugged back at my bag, but my
efforts were fruitless.

Desolation set in as I saw my
assailant run across the street with the
equipment I had purchased less than
two weeks before. I could hear people

center. (In the way, Gre looked
down at his wrist and saw several cuts wit a small
amount of blood coming from them. He wasn’t sure
what had happened, but he found a brick in his cam-
era bag. We agreed it must have struck him.

I‘Iowever sore we were. we both felt fortunate that
things were.not worse. We returned to the Kernel.
still somewhat shaken up.

Greg went to the emergency room to have his
wrist examined because it was swollen and he was
having a difficult time performing ordinary tasks. I
developed and printed the photographs I thought
were best before returning home and to bed.

The next day I was confronted by a series of
phone calls at the Kernel from a bizarre mix of
friends and reporters.

Not until a Louisville reporter showed me the
foota e of the confrontation did I realize exactly
what a pened to Greg and me.

()n t e screen, I saw a brick fly past Greg’s shoul-
der as he was runnin from the crowd. Had he not
ducked, the brick likely would have struck him in the
head.

It was a strange thing -— I was at the scene to
record it, not become a part of it.

For me, the importance was — and is — how it
affects the lives of those immediately involved. I was
fortunate because I got up the next morning with
only bumps and bruises.

  

 

 

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Black Students address tBIISiOIIS

Group discusses
solution ideas

“The main focus is for African-
American students to make an
impact in our community,” Cole-
man said, addin that UK students
should realize t at they

are a lot of people on this campus
hurting.”
The meeting, which lasted
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riots.

“It starts with the dot at the
middle and 5 reads out."

Delon, w o lived in the Blue-
grass—Aspendale area for six years,

@ 278‘0558 ' 3' IV Help"! . ‘ _ are a large portion of said. said he thinks statistics are stack-
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Sal 7,-20 It 5 “ever been dlfficu" figdlfig “We commended the public. it long as they‘re not (the students) have been involved
Sun 4.50 out what‘ the problem was, said the students for taking V addressed,” he said. in," she said. “Just because they’re
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Sun 9:30 (.u‘l‘tural'Center. cerns," Byars said. She Lexington resident Nam Delon, wanted they don't lace these issues. They
. Tpmght we talked about solu- noted that the turnout the students to realize all feel a sense ofiieed to do some-
t10n5« ’ was good, considering that racial tensions thing."
fiWNATURAL .Coleman 531d “1056 SUIUUOUS the meeting was may touch them more Coleman said any black stu-
Ban” KILLERS [E W1“ come In ShUFt- 811d long-term announced Wednesday. than the realize. dents who want to get involved

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event for early next week. Details
were not finalized.

“We reminded them that they
don’t have to suffer alone. There

“It’s ike a spiral,” Delon said,
referring to potential results of the

with the group may contact the
King Cultural Center.

Homecoming kicking into high year

By Alison Kight
Staff writer

Students may want to trade in
their long underwear for hula
skirts to celebrate Homecoming

Vv'eekend.

walking tour for students, alumni
and friends.

his wife Faye will lead the parade
as co-grand marshals.

The nominees for Homecom—
ing King and Queen will ride in
the parade, and floats sponsored
by various school organizations be

compete against each other.
Following the parade is VVild-
cat Roar in Memorial Coliseum at
7 pm. Students may participate in
the “Yell Like Hell” contest or the
banner competition, a new addi-
tion to this year’s Homecoming.

dance, as will head coach Bill
Curry.

A special hula performance will
be given by Pharaoh's Fantasies, a
group of women ranging in age
from 40 to 80.

Saturda ’s festivities will start
bright antflearly. SAB sponsor a

5K “'alk/Run on Saturday at 8:30
am.

The cost to participate will in:
$10 in advance and $17. the day of
the race.

The “Wildcats in Paradise _._
All—University Tent Party" will be

Don Edwards, a DJ from a local
radio station.

Bernadette Locke—Mattox.
Performing at thc tent patty
will be Jim Richardson, touted by
Ripley as the area's most famous
“Beach-nik.” Richardson will be

performing songs by Jimmy Buf~

fett to accompany the “Cheese—
burgers in Paradise,” which are on
the menu for $6.

Thc party, which is free and
open to everyone, is sponsored by
SAB and UK alumni. Colleges and
student organizations will have

dents were decked out in blue and
white to show their school spirit.

CHECK us OUT-Ill The Homecoming Parade is The Wildcat Dancers, the UK President Charles UK’S Homecoming celebration
toni ht at 6 pm. Former UK cheerleaders, the pom squad and VVethington will speak, as will was kicked off \Vednesday night
foot all coachJerry Claiborne and the UK band all will be perform. Assistant Athletics Director with a performance by comedian

Carrot Top.

“(Carrot Top) was a sellout,”
iloiiiecoming Chairman Tommy
Dennison said.

“(His performance) was won—

derful.”

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By Eric Booth

Contributing l'Vriter

The UK Alumni Association, in
conjunction with the Omicron
Delta Kappa and Mortar Board
honorary societies, is seeking stu~
dent nominations for the annual
Great Teacher Awards.

Awards consist ofa $1,000 lion-
orarium, a plaque and him heon in
honor of the five or six faculty
members who are nominated.

Paul Jett, president of ()DK,
said applications are screened

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(nominees of the past 10 years
being ineligible), read and ranked
by student panels from the two
groups on the basis ofthe profese
sors’ knowledge and the influence
of their teaching techniques.

“I think that the most impor»
tant thing is that they’re effective
in teaching and that they keep the
students’ interest in how they
mention thin s,” Jett said. “Also
knowledge afiout the material,
obviously, and how they commu—
nicate that across.”

The ranked applications are

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directors, comprised of UK altim—
ni. Once that group makes the
final decision, the results are
announced at a meeting in late
March or early April.

Bob Whitaker, director of UK
Alumni Affairs, said the awards
grew out of the Faculty Awards in
1961, as one of the first such stu—
dent-driven awards in the region.

“By having students actually
nominate and be a part of the
selection process," Whitaker said,
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than if an alumnus or faculty
member had nominated someone.
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has a special meaning."

Jane Vance, a 1986 reci ient,
said, “I think that the Aliiinni
Association does a great (service)
and has for the years that the
award has existed.

Nomination forms are available
at the circulation desk of UK’s
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fllli SBA not alone in controversy

- By Jennifer Smith
StaflWrim'

A disbanded student government Political t l-

" tasies of Capitol Hill College Republicans stacking

meetings Student apathy Overruled elections
Lavish spending on travel.

No, this is not merely a summary of the contro-
versies surrounding UK Student Government Asso-
ciation. UK’s elected student body shares many of
the same problems that student governments at uni-
versities face.

“Everybody has their share of problems,” said
George Battle, student government president at the
University of North Carolina. “We have ours.”

Battle described a student government much like
UK SGA that has become familiar to students on
campus. He said the senators in UNC’s government
frequently are involved in “petty politicking.” He said
public opinion is low because students do not think
SGA is relevant to their daily lives.

“(Senators) take our government way too serious—

'ly,” he said. “They engage in a lot of political infight—
ing. Students in the government have political fan-
tasies of Washington instead of Chapel Hill.”
Of the schools surveyed in the” Midwest, UNC has
more money allocated to its student government than
any other. Battle said the organization receives
around $3 million a year. (UK passed a $207,245
budget this year). Included in the budget is $80,000
from student fees, and at least one-third of that
money must be doled out to student organizations in
need of fundin .
Battle said t e large amount of money allocated to
the student overnment as one of the reasons student
opinion of tfie group is low. In the organization’s last
special election, the voter turnout was .5 percent.

Amy Smith, university editor of UNC’s The Daily
Tarheel, said there are other reasons students are
apathetic. Several cabinet members almost were fired
for putting up anti-homosexual literature around
cam us in the early morning hours, she said.

Slie also said the SGA financial committee has
been investigated for “unethical actions” against
homosexuals and blacks.

 

Racial issues were a reoccurring theme of prob-
lems within student governments.

At Indiana 7 Tniversity, there was an “alleged racial
incident tha" 'sted seven months,” said Thomas
Stilling, IU s. uent government vice president for
administration. The issue concerned a minority bill
the Senate would not pass.

“A lot of the problems here are very subtle,” Still-
ing said. “It is quiet here in terms of infighting.”

Eric Gorman, editor in chief of the Indiana Daily
Student, agreed, saying students at the university do
not have a negative image of student overnment.

“There are personal conflicts, ut the Senate
seems to get along on a personal level," Gorman said.

Gorman said the students who do care about SGA
still do not think the group has much power.

“They do not have much power at all,” he said.
“They have little token things they do every once in a
while.”

Steve T renta, vice president of The Ohio State
University’s student government, said that organiza-
tion does more than the average SGA. He said it has‘
increased student awareness and services on campus.

OSU student govemment’s only major controver—
sy lately is a small rift with the campus College
Republicans.

“We are really kind of calm,” he said. “Three years
ago, we had a president resign, but that was just
because she said it) ‘just wasn’t fun anymore.’ ”

Maureen Flood, editor in chief of the OSU stu-
dent paper, said Trenta neglected to mention that the
SGA was recently accused of spending $1 1,000 on
personal travel. She said this was “10 times more than
any other Big 10 school has spent on travel.”

The University of Alabama no longer has a stu-
dent government at all. After more than 50 years of
greeks violently ruling the SGA through an under—
ground organization, the administration disbanded

GA, said Sean Kelley, editor in chief of Alabama’s
student paper, The Crimson & White.

In 1993, a referendum was distributed to try to
reorganize the group. The effort was not successful.

“There 'ust was not enough student interest to
even estabfish a new student government,” Kelley
said.

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Health-care professionals from
Kentucky and the Southeastern
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The worksfiop provi es pro-
fessionals the opportunity to learn
and share innovative approaches
to treating trauma patients and
improving emergency care.

“(Sym osium) really is a clini-
cal con erence,” said Colleen
Swartz, UK trauma nurse coordi-
nator. “We try to focus on the
needs of the people out in the
state who are caring for the acute-
ly injured patient.”

Swartz, who also is UK’s chief
flight nurse, said the symposium
has grown significantly since the
first conference. In 1989, about
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show up immediately
after the accident.

Dr. Donald Barker, chief trau-
ma medical director at Erlanger
Medical Center in Chattanooga,
Tenn., discussed ideas on making
physicians aware of injuries that
occur subtly.

lIVBI‘ transplant program added

By Stacy Schilling
Staff Writer

College of Medicine officials
announced Tuesday a liver and
pancreas transplant program has
been added to the college and UK
Hospital, which should allow
eastern and central Kentucky
patients to be treated closer to

ome.

Dr. Byron Young, professor
and chairman of the department
of sur ery, said Dr. Dinesh Ran-
jan wifi be the first member of the
program as an associate professor
of surgery at the UK College of
Medicine.

Ranjan was recruited from the
University of Alabama in Birm-
ingham where he preformed
about 40 surgeries and assisted
with another 40 from August
1991 to April 1994.

Ranjan completed his medical
training in India at the Ranjedra
Medical College. He also severed

a surgical residency at William
Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak,
Mich.

“My goal is to provide service
in this area and the state,” Ranjan
said.

Ranjan, whose training has
5 anned almost 10 years, said
t ere are two things that must
happen before he can begin a
transplant procedure.

“A heptologist must be recruit—
ed to provide special care for liver
transplant patients, and a donor
organ and eli 'ble recipient most
be identified81 and matched by
Kentucky Organ Donor Affili-
ates,” Ranjan said.

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tors sa the liver transplant thera-
py will] be costly but added they

elieve the costs will decrease as
more transplants are done in the
future.

Ranjan and the medical staff
will not be the only people pre-
sent during the surgery proce-

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