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Libby pleads not guilty
WASHINGTON: Former Cheney advisor I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby pleaded not guilty to charges
of lying to investigators in relation to the national CIA leak investigation Thursday.,
The former vice-presidential aide was indicted last week on one count of obstruction of justice,
two counts of perjury and two counts of making false statements.
"With respect, your honor, I plead not guilty," Libby said.
As his defense, Libby declared that he had, in fact, only learned of Valerie Flame's name in con
nection with the CIA after talking to Tim Russert of NBC's "Meet the Press." He made several
statements to this effect while under oath as part of the leak investigation.
In support of his case, Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald cited numerous documents that show
Libby discussing the topic with other members of the administration at least seven times.
"The need to get to the bottom of what happened - and whether national security was compro
mised by inadvertence, by recklessness, by maliciousness - is extremely important," said Fitzgerald.
"Anyone who would go into a grand jury and lie, obstruct and impede the investigation has commit
ted a serious crime."
Libby goes to trial on Feb. 3 and has been released on his own recognizance.
Riots erupt in France
PARIS, France: Rioting escalated in a poor region north of Paris after two teenagers were electro
cuted while fleeing police that were not after them.
"It's a dramatic situation. It is very serious and we fear that the events could even get worse
tonight," said Francis Masanet, secretary general of a police union.
The rioting, which started Wednesday night, has left large sections of city devastated and at least
176 vehicles were put to flame. Most of the rioters appear to be teenagers and young adults.
Over 1,000 police were deployed to several areas in attempts to quell the riots, with mixed results.
Some police were even shot at.
"Four live bullets were fired," Reuters quoted lean-Francois Contd. "Two shots were fired at La
Courneuve against police. One shot was fired at Noisy-k-Sec against fire crews and one shot was
fired against fire crew in Saint-Denis,"
While much of the rioting had ended by Friday, police and government officials fear that it may
flare up again.
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Lion Ambassadors celebrate
Founder's Day marks Behrend's birthday
of only 146 students. In the beginning years
of Behrend, students could only complete
their freshman year at what was then known
as "The Behrend Center." It wasn't until
1959 that the commonwealth campus sys-
On Monday, the Nittany Lion could be tern was established and Penn State updated
seen outside Reed at the Bruno's entrance and declared Behrend as "Penn State Erie
shaking hands, kissing babies and dancing The Behrend College." From there, year
in celebration of Founders' Day. Students after year, the college grew and by the
and faculty passing through could enjoy ice 1970's the enrollment was past 1200 stu
cream, cake and a little bit of history dents and four-year programs were now
whether they knew it or not. offered. With the enrollment currently near
As tradition, each year around this time 3,500 students, Behrend has come a long
the Lion Ambassadors meet to make plans way on its journey.
for Founders' Day. This year was not unlike The Lion Ambassador Organization made
the rest in that it aimed to bring and uphold great efforts this year in celebrating the
Penn State pride to the campus, as well as to birthday of Behrend. Accounting junior
remind students of where their campus came Leah Ehrman is head of the Social
from. Founders' Day is a celebration of Committee for the Lion Ambassadors and
Mary Behrend's donation of her home, the said that this year was a great success. "A
Glennhill Farm Estate, to the University in lot of people came by. I think everyone
1948. She made the donation in remem- enjoyed the free cake and ice cream." She
brance of her late husband, Ernst, who was said that each committee helped out in some
co-founder with his father and brother of the way, which made for a smooth run of the
Hammermill Paper Company. Mary event. The Lion Ambassadors help in sever-
Behrend's contribution was in response to al campus activities such as Open House,
the area's need for "a public, co-educational, Spirit Day, the Logan Wintergreen Series
non-sectarian, university presence in Erie." and of course, Founders' Day. They are
If you think the population is small now, available for any event upon request and can
compare it to the college's first enrollment be contacted at 898-7211.
By Melissa Whitten
staff writer
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Alito nominated as next Supreme Court justice
WASHINGTON: President Bush nominated Federal Appeals Court judge Samuel Alito for the
Supreme Court position soon to be vacated by Sandra Day O'Connor.
After President Bush's failed nomination of Harriet Miers, many members of Congress expected
him to turn back to his conservative base, which some say he has done.
"I don't think there can be any question that Alito's ideology is a conservative one," said
Lawrence Lustberg, a personal friend of Alito. "I don't think he's the kind of guy, because of his
respect for the institution of the judiciary, who would seek to overturn precedent in a radical sort
of way. I think he has the creativity and indeed the intelligence that chip away at existing prece
dents in a way I think some of us will regret over the years."
However, the conservative base has rallied nearly unanimously behind the new nominee. "He
has all of the qualifications needed: intellect, knowledge .and experience in constitutional law,
integrity, competence, humility and judicial temperament," said Jan Laßue, the chief counsel for
Concerned Women for America.
Confirmation hearings for Alit° have not yet been scheduled.
Disputed area to open to allow aid passage
KASHMIR: The governments of India and Pakistan have reached temporary agreements to
open borders and allow humanitarian aid to reach regions devastated by the recent earthquake.
"For relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction purposes, it was agreed that with prior informa
tion and acceptance and depending on feasibility, relief items can be sent in either direction and
handed over to local authorities," an Oct. 29 joint statement read.
Both sides, which have long been embroiled in a cold-war style standoff, have agreed to work
together to help those desperately in need.
"It was further agreed that priority for crossings would be accorded to members of divided
families on either side of the [Line of Control]," the statement said, adding that Pakistan
"expressed its appreciation for the assistance provided by India for the earthquake victims.'"
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