Dail• Callegian Wednesday Oct. 13, 1980 News briefs Cuba to free prisoners soon WASHINGTON ( UPI) The Cuban government said yesterday it would be only "a matter of hours" before all Americans .. , in a Havana prison are released. U.S. officials moved quickly to ar range for the return and to arrest any among the prisoners who were jailed in Cuba for airplane hijacking. Ricardo Escartin, a spokesman for the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, said the release, an nounced Monday, "will come within a matter of hours. "I cannot say for sure if it will be this afternoon or tomorrow morn ing." he said. "but it will not be in a couple of days." Escartin said as soon as Fidel Ca:;tro officially pardons the prisoners, "they will be out on the streets" from Cominado del Este prison in Havana. A State Department spokesman, still lacking official details from Mafia members' trial begins LOS ANGELES (UPI} The racketeering trial of five reputed Mafia members, expected to reveal rare secrets of the inner workings of the mob including underworld kill ings, began yesterday under hedvy courtroom security. The defendants are accused of con- Tiring to set up the killing of Frank - The Bomp" Bompensiero, former head of the mob in San Diego, who was gunned down in a telephone booth in February 1977. They are also accused of trying to extort money from two prominent Las Vegas gambling figures and from several pornographers involved in an FBI — sting" operation in Los Newsroom searches curtailed WASHINGTON ( AP) President Carter signed a bill yesterday design ed to prevent surprise police searches of newsrooms. The legislation requires, police to request voluntary cooperation' when seeking information from news gathering organizations or usea sub poena that can be contested in court, rather than arriving unannounced with a search warrant. The exceptions are when there is reason to believe that the person who has the material sought by police committed the crime, when im mediate seizure is needed to prevent death or serious injury, when the material would be destroyed or altered if advance notice were given throUgh a subpoena or when further delay would threaten the interests of. justice. The bill stems from a 1978 Supreme Court decision that upheld a search of the offices of a Stanford University Dinosaur may have been seen WASHINGTON (UPI) Two American scientists believe a 'mysterious elephant-sized animal with a long neck and tail seen in the swampy jungles of western Africa •may be a dinosaur, it was reported yesterday. The magazine Science 80 said a preliminary investigation by Roy Nlackal of the University of Chicago and James Powell. a herpetologist living in Plainview, Texas, suggests the creature resembles a bron tosaurus a dinosaur believed to have died out 70 million years ago. Mackal and Powell have not seen any of the creatures. But they were Communist dynasty proposed TOKYO ( UPI) North Korea's ruling Communist Party laid the groundwork yesterday for the world's first Communist dynasty, endorsing President Kim 11-sung's son, heir ap parent to his father. The official ( North) Korean Cen tral News Agency, in a broadcast monitored in Tokyo, listed Kim's son, :19-year-old Kim Jong-il, as ranking second behind his father in the 10-member secretariat of the Korean Workers' Party. Analysts had expected young Kim to succeed his father as party secretary-general and president at the party's five-day general meeting, Court rules against expulsion RICHMOND, Va. (AP) A church-run school acted unconstitu tionally when it expelled a white girl for her friendship with a black youth, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday. The decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling which held that the Marumsco Christian School in Wood bridge observed a legitimate religious doctrine that opposed inter racial romance. "The district court was clearly er roneous in finding that Marumsco holds a bona fide religious belief con cerning the prohibition of interracial relationships," the appeals court said. It said the Rev. Aleck Bledsoe, school principal and pastor of Marumsco Baptist Church, acted because of personal beliefs and not because of church doctrine. Havana, said the U.S. government had no immediate plans to chat;ter an aircraft to actually return the Americans to the United States, but was prepared to assist the prisoners' return. Neither Escartin nor the State Department gave the exact number to be released. A department list dif fered slightly from one obtained by UPI. The combined list contained 35 names, including two persons of dual Cuban-American nationality. State Department spokesman Jack Cannon called the release "a positive, humanitarian step. ,"There are procedures for repatriating Americans who do not have the means to return home," he said, "and we are prepared to repatriate any of these American citizens who request assistance. We're prepared to offer any repatria tion assistance that we can." Angeles. Before hearing opening arguments, U.S. District Judge Terry hatter Jr. denied a defense motion to, exclude FBI testimony, the content of which was not revealed. Hatter cleared the courtroom of news media and spectators while defense attorney Howard Weitzman argued a motion for his client, Louis Dragna, seeking to suppress evidence to be presented by an FBI agent. The motion was not publicly filed, but a source close to the trial said it involved testimony about statements made by one of the defendants. The evidence was not thought to be highly significant, the source said. student newspaper by police with a search warrant. In addition to news organizations, the bill also applies to scholars and others engaged in activities protected by the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech and the press. The bill applies only to those engag ed in writing and newsgathering, and requires the Justice Department to formulate guidelines regarding con duct of surprise searches by federal authorities. In a written statement, Carter said the Supreme Court decision "could have a chilling effect on the ability of reporters to develop sources and pur sue stories. Ever since the court's clecision, my administration has been working with Congress to prevent this result by, enactMg,legislation.',' He said the bill "provides impor tant civil liberties protections without hampering legitimate law enforce ment investigations." quoted as saying that natives of a largely unexplored region of the Con go say the animals have smooth, brownish-gray skin, a long flexible neck, a very long tail and three clawed feet as big as frying pans. Natives call the animals "Mokele- Mbembe." Science 80 said the strongest evidence is a 1959 report of an animal that was killed because it disturbed natives fishing on Lake Tele. The scientists said natives reported that the task of cutting up the animal was difficult because the creature had such a long neck and tail. but the 68-year-old leader who has ruled the nation since its founding in 1945 was re-elected to those posts. In a new listing of the politburo, the news agency ranked Kim Jong-il fourth, behind his father, Vice Presi dent Kim II and Defense Minister 0 Jin-u. The younger Kim held the same rank on a newly formed five man standing committee of the politburo. Analysts said the vice president and the defense minister, long-time comrades of North Korea's president, were not in the line of succession and that' Kim's son had clearly emerged as the future leader. "The evidence is overwhelmingly against the district court's findings that Bledsoe's personal beliefs are the church's beliefs,"the appeals court said. It said church writings, bylaws, and statements of faith "do not ad dress the subject of interracial romantic relations nor do they men tion race relations at all." Bledsoe had cited such a doctrine in defending his expulsion last year of a white girl, Lisa Fiedler, who he believed was romantically involved with a black student. 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Thursday, One day only 16 October at IMPARTMENT STORES Store Hours: State College, Thursday, Friday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday to 5:00 p.m., other days to 5:00 p.m aMr < 1,, i 4,1 0 - Honors program called success by most involved By ANNE CONNERS Daily Collegian Staff Writer The University Scholars Program, a special curriculum for academically gifted students, has been termed a success so far, according to most people involved. The University Faculty Senate passed the pro gram last spring to attract academically superior students to the University by providing 'smaller classes, different courses and greater academic challenges. This term 325 fresh Men and sophomores are enrolled in the program and within the next two years 650 to 700 students will be participating, Paul Axt, director of the program, said. Students in the program say it helps expand • their horizons. . "The honors program offers me a lot of oppor tunities, it creates a small-university at mosphere and I think I get better instructors," Term change to be discussed By DAVID AIEDZERIAN Daily Collegian Staff Writer Academic effects of the proposed change in the University calendar from terms to semesters will be discussed at a workshop at 7 tonight in the HUB main lounge. The program, sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government's Academic Assembly, will feature several University faculty members and administrators discussing the effects of the proposed change. "That's the only thing we will be covering at the meeting," said Ted Szklenski, Academic Assembly president. "We've invited faculty members and administration to • inake 5 to 10 minute presentations on what they think are the most important effects of the semester change," he said. The program will he opened to questions after the individual presentations, Szklenski said. "We tried to get a fully balanced panel of those who are in favor of the change and those who are against it," he said. Included on the panel will be: Rosemary Schraer, assistant pPovost; James B. Bartoo. dean of the graduate school; . George J. McMurtry, former chairman of the Faculty Senate; Frank Mallette, chairman of the FaCulty Senate's academic planning subcomittee; James Dungan, special assistant to the director of planning and budget; John J. Romano, assistant dean for the College of The Liberal Arts; John Wyckoff, assis tant director for the Division of Undergraduate Studies; and G AEA T „:;., 0. !,,,.• a) .: VIE ~- :..,. --.,•,,,,, 1 .,.. 4 ,...., -- - ;>-<- 5. • I IF I . ' " -7' .- • -.".- ------,..- ) , G BEEsEsTEALs ,Q_ \ ( Ovc\J In THREE ----- - GREAT -.'- -- - WCATito ast • GA 'ATLE G A \ 0) 418 East, College Avenue -2300-6256 - .4. univorsi t y Pr, .13ellaire-„AY6./ • 236 -646/ , ._ s. IA , 11( 1 ow di i ll iil C l / 4 „ ,' r ---. 7 Ili LP - - • / - ' ' lill'olk. ;... -...:...•-.--7-7.- - i' '4ll 1 i 1 ' . ••:',." .. \\\l4 , ioA , l f i ':. : , ,I* \ A kW aY Sh°P in W COsterlY Pan z3B -61 1 5/- 1 Center -s' Concerned consumers read Collegian ads. Right? John Tanzosh (4th-engineering) said. "I'm really glad to be in the program it's one of the reasons I came to Penn State," Susan Morgan (Ist-business administration) said. Students are invited to participate' in the pro gram if they have Scholastic Aptitude Test scores of 1300 or above, or if their grade point average is 3.35 (science) or 3.5 (non-science). To stay in the honors program, students must take 3 honors courses per year and maintain a 3.2 average. Freshmen with 3.6 averages at the end of the year, are automatically invited to participate in the program, and juniors may enter if they have a 3.8 average in their major, Axt said. "The Honors Program provides academically superior students' with a special opportunity to make full use of their ability and realize their academic potential," Axt said. "Good students are really looking for Horst Von Dorpowski, assistant to the dean of Undergraduate Studies and Commonwealth campuses. In addition to tonight's workshop, two non-academic workshops are scheduled for next week, said Mark Berg, chairman of the USG Executive Council's Committee for Credible Student Input. "The workshops are an effort by this committee to educate ourselves and the students in general about the intended calen dar change," he said. Berg said the committee plans to conduct a telephone survey of student opinion after the workshops. He said the survey would be more effective in presenting student opinion if "the survey is of informed students." The telephone survey is tentatively scheduled for the week of Oct. 20, a few days after the last workshop, Berg said. The survey will be included in the committee's report on the calen dar change to University President John W. Oswald. USG President Joe Healey said the workshop is an impor tant step in informing Oswald about student opinion concern ing the calendar change. "With this event, we have an opportunity to give input," Healey said. "The administration and President Oswald want our input and will listen to it." Healey said the workshops are necessary for student input to be "as effective as possible. "Students should take this opportunity to become educated on this important_ matter," he said. / ,--- something like this," he said Ted Szklenski, president of the Academic Assembly, said he thinks the program is a good idea. "We'll have to wait and see if it brings more kids into the school," he said. Honors courses cover subject material in greater depth, but do not assign more work, students and faculty said. "I assign the same amount of reading material, but it's the difference between reading a fifth-grade reader and the New York Times," Paul R. Cornwell, professor of psychology said. Raymond G. Ayoub, professor of mathematics, said he tries to give the honors students more theory in the classroom. "I think the students are a little overpowered by the material, but their reaction has been very positive," Ayoub said. Morgan said "I think the honors courses re- Heisler St The Arena's New Luncheon Buffet. Includes Soup, Salads, and an Assortment of Sandwich Meats. All you can eat only $3.25. „..Now.includes Two Hot Entrees daily. Cineinas) . ...„t "HERE THEY COME!" Make way for the 'Clydesdales, eight perfectly matched champions of champions, straining against gleaming leather and brass handmade harness to pull their shining red Budweiser wagon! Bring your family for a close-up look at America's most famous team. Thurs., Oct. 16, 3-6 p.m., Nittany Mall; Fri., Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Homecoming Parade (State College); Sat., Oct. 18, 11 a.m., Beaver Stadium (south gate) Brought to you with pleasure by: W. R. Hickey Beer Distributor Inc. 1321 E. College Ave., State College, Pa., 238-3057 • Alpha Phi Omega National Ser- • Alpha Epsilon Delta will present rier, district engineer for the Pitt vice Fraternity will hold Bed Cross a program titled "Underclassmen sburgh area, at 7 tonight in the HUB Bloodmobile Registration from 9:30 Orientation to the Pre-med Major" at Assembly Room. Carrier will speak until 3:30 today in the HUB basement. 7 tonight in 151 Willard. on soil mechanics. • The Ritenour Student Advisory • The Kung Pu Club will meet at 8 • Washington and Lee School of Board will hold Blood Pressure tonight in 133 White Building. Begin- Law will hold pre-law interviews Screening from 9 until 3 today in the ners and advanced people are from 2:30 until 4 today in 114 Bur- HUB basement. welcome. roves. Interested persons should sign up in 107 Burrowes. • The Ukranian Club will meet at 8 tonight in 312 Boucke. • Mortar Board will meet at 7 tonight in the Kappa Kappa Gamma suite. Cooper Hall. • The WDFM news staff will meet at 7 tonight in 304 Sparks. • The Archery Club will meet at 7 • The School of Music will present tonight in 10 IM Building. Beginners a piano recital by University faculty are welcome member Steven Smith at 8:30 tonight in the Recital Hall of the Music Building a k e ARE4f 4 Ark 69° USE OF FINE f°'° Budweiser quire more preparation on (the student's) part." Some professors said the courses are more en joyable to teach, but they require more work. "I think the downfall of the University Scholars Program would be if the administration expects us to teach it as just another course without a reduced course load,".Cornwell said. Cornwell says class format is changed for honor students. "Instead of a lecture, for Psychology 2, the honors students are divided in to discussion sections with eight students led by a professor." The honors students also use a more sophisticated text, Cornwell said. Honors program assistants in the dorm areas organize dinner seminars with visiting scholars, artists and people in public life to help honor, students learn outside the classroom. "The honors program gives you a good chance to get involved in activities the average kids can't do," Chris Loewen (Ist-liberal arts) said. Red Cross registration today 237-0361 KING OF BEERSti, • The Kodokan Judo Club will practice at 6:30 tonight in the wrestl ing room of the Intramural Building. Beginners are welcome. • The Justice Action Group will meet at 7 tonight in the Living Center of the Human Development Building. Free University programs are due • The American Society ()I' Civil Oct. :31. They can be picked up in 223 Engineers will present Roger Car, HUB. 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Szklenski said "It (the honors program) does discriminate, but not to the point of being ridiculous." Most students said being in the honors pro gram does not make them feel any different from anyone else or cut down on their time • "I enjoy the academic atmosphere offered by the honors program, but I don't feel any different from any other kids at Penn State," Bob Davis Ist-engineering science) said. • Western New England School of Law will hold pre-law interviews from 10 a.m, until noon today in 114 Burrowes. Interested persons should sign up in 107 Burrowes. • The Earth and Mineral Sciences Student Council will meet at 6:30 tonight in 244 Deike. PRESENTS TOM SEGALSTAD LA4LNAIV3 ON: • Applications for Winter Term
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