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The Penta gon would have to discharge almost 600,000 active-duty and reserve per sonnel starting in October if automat ic budget cuts called for by the Gramm-Rudman Act are triggered, the Defense Department said yester day. Lt. Col. Pete Wyro, a Pentagon spokesman, said the department's Office of the Comptroller had com pleted an analysis* showing that roughly 310,000 active-duty members of the services and another 280,000 reservists and National Guard per sonnel would have to be discharged to satisfy the spending reductions. Those projections are markedly higher than the initial estimates pro vided by Pentagon and Congressional Budget Office officials last week when the latest projections for the national budget deficit for fiscal 1987 Navy holds show of force WASHINGTON, D.C. 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The nation's insurance crisis is ending, with increasing availability of coverage despite the fact most states have not made legal changes the industry wanted, a con sumer group said yesterday. But the head of an insurance industry-related organization disagreed, contending that the "law suit crisis is unabated." The. National Consumer Insurance Organization and the AMerican Tort Reform Association traded jabs about each other's research and reliability. Their conflict stems from the insurance industry crisis over the p6st 18 months in which rates have risen sharply and many companies have declined to write policies in some states or for certain business risks. The insurance industry has contended these actions were forced by the rising number of lawsuits being filed and the large verdicts being awarded by juries. "Tort reform," a phrase mean ing changes in the law to reduce the amount that can be collected in lawsuits, was proposed by industry. Singles warm up near frozen foods By LORI HELLER Collegian Staff Writer Recently 63 people donned name tags and strolled through the aisles of the IGA Foodliner on West Ham ilton Avenue hoping to find some thing to their liking a member of the opposite sex. IGA held its first singles shopping night this month and plans to set aside one night a month for those people who are tired of the bar scene, said Donna Goss, supermar ket owner and manager. "Most professional singles are HUB fair to host student groups . How are the media affecting our lives? Can they change our minds? Do they give the real picture? Are the media thought- • police? Sharpen your critical thinking toward daily media exposure; for example, The New York Times, NBC Nightly News, All Things Considered, etc., etc. STS IN THE MEDIA STS 497 C 969131 (Wednesday 8:00-8:50) 1 credit Profs. Berner and Walker STS Office 128 Willard 865-9951 Their conflict stems from the insurance industry crisis over the past 18 months in which rates have risen sharply and many companies have declined to write policies in some states or for certain business risks. Robert Hunter, head of the Ralph Nader-affil iated consumer insurance group, called a news conference yesterday to announce he had found indications that availability of policies is increas ing and that rates are falling in some states. He called industry claims of losses in many areas a "con job." Hunter said he had talked with state officials in 13 states and found the situation improving in 10, despite the fact that none of those states has passed laws requested by the industry. tired of the bar scene and this is an excellent way to meet people," she said, "You can size them up without going on a blind date or whatever." The 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. singles shop ping the first of its kind in the area was a combined effort be tween Goss and Kathy Joyce, a WXLR sales manager who handles the store's account. Joyce said she introduced the idea to Goss after reading about a market in Cherry Hill, N.J. that offers special nights to single shop pers. Goss had heard of this type of shopping and decided to go with the Fair are invited to the Student Organization Fair from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. today in the HUB Fishbowl. About 100 campus and off-campus organizations will have tables set up to meet students, discuss their purposes and give out pamphlets, said Gayle Beyers, assistant director of student organizations and program development. "The organizations range from religious to outdoor activities to service organizations," she r e .j ......••• •...........:,. .......... .. ... , • . . _l a _ • ck . .-..::,.... •-••••.:...:...):::.,......-...... . i .. . . .. .... ... .. .. .........„.•••_•••... . .. • ... .... . .. , ..•...:... all about fun! Lay it away! Visa, Mastercard, American Express idea in hopes of increasing busi ness. "People have to shop anyway, so why not enjoy it?" Joyce said. According to Goss, those people who shopped that night took advan tage of free prizes given away by the store and WXLR as well as free food to munch on while shopping for that special person. Although the idea offers a chance to meet members of the opposite sex, the main ,reason for singles night was to increase business. Joyce said the store ran specials on frozen dinners and other food prod- Tunic-style sweater; turtleneck, drop shoulders, box sleeves, multi-colored flecks. Black, grape, fuschia. $65 Matching sweater- • knit skirt; multi colored flecks. Black, grape, fuschia. $45 Calder Square II 234-1411 The industry has trumpeted lower prices and better availability in the states that have changed their laws, but the same process is occurring in other states, too, Hunter said. Things will continue to loosen up because profits have gone up, he added. Hunter, a former federal insurance commission er, said he was surprised at how fast the crisis has eased. He suggested major factors were the fact that new competition has begun to appear and that some state legislatures have started to consider overhaul of their insurance regulations, not just lawsuit limits. But in a telephone interview, James K. Coyne, president of the tort reform association, termed Hunter's research phony, contending it consisted of a few unscientific phone calls. The real evidence the rising prices being paid by millions of small businesses, nonprofit groups, local governments, schools and so forth is coming in from across the country, Coyne said. "The lawsuit crisis is unabated," he said. There has been improvement in three states that enacted "meaningful" legal reforms, Coyne said, citing Colorado, Washington and Michigan. ucts geared toward single people Those browsing on singles night ranged from college students to senior citizens, she said. A date has not been set for next month's singles night, Goss said. She expects a higher attendance since more students and faculty are in town with the start of Fall Semes ter. The next step for the supermar ket will be to hold IGA weddings, Joyce quipped. "If you meet in a 'supermarket, why not get married in one?" The fair is held at the beginning of each semes ter when a variety of organizations make them selves available to meet students and help them become involved, Beyers said. "The fair is important because student organi zations are an important aspect of college life and one of the best ways a student can grow is by being involved in student orgahizations," she added. **** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ************* * * * * * * * * * * * * Scholarships should go to the University Scholars Lounge, Room 215 Willard Building, On September 3, 1986, at 4:00 p.m., for an informational meeting on pre-application screening. If unable to attend, stop at the University Scholars Office, 214 Willard, as soon as possible. —by Kerry Gildea Fulbright, Marshall, and Rhodes Scholarships Senior students who are interested in applying for the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, or other distinguished START THE WEEKEND OFF WITH SOMETHING. S Roses only $66 0 cash & carry Stop In & See Our Other Cash & Carry Specials For Summer! 145 S. Allen St. 238-0566 ********* * * * * * * * * The Daily Collegian Thursday, Aug. 281 1986-7
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