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Volume XCV, Number 36
University of Southern California
Thursday, March 1, 1984
Panelists criticize U.S. foreign policy in Central America
By Robbie Asghar
Qty Writer
Panel members in the 1984 Central America Teach-in almost unanimously denounced the Reagan Administration Wednesday for its policies in that region.
"Reagan's foreign policy has failed," said Mario Velazquez, a member of a Salvadoran opposition group and panel participant, summarizing the views of many of the others.
The teach-in, sponsored by the Faculty for Human Rights in El Salvador and Central America (FACHRES-CA), was part of a nationwide effort to educate campuses about the area known as the United States' backyard.
Six relevant documentary films and features were shown on Tuesday, with four films and three panel discussions on Wednesday.
The Wednesday program, before an audience of approximately 60, included a discussion of "U.S. Policy in Central America," featuring presentations by Abraham Lowenthal and Robin Ranger, professors in the School of International Relations; Ramona Ripston, director of the American Civil Liberties Union and Modesto Seara Vasquez, a professor at the National University of Mexico.
Lowenthal opened the discussion with an analysis of the Kissinger Report, saying that although it had positive aspects, "it should be criticized for failing to . . . recognize the broad options" that are avall-
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University left in dark as power fails across six Western states
From Daily Trojan
and Associated Press reports
The entire main campus lost power for about 20 minutes Wednesday evening when a major power transmission line failed in northern California cutting off electricity in six Western states.
University Security said there were no reports of injuries or crime as a result of the blackout.
"We do have our share of problems when something like this happens," said Officer Robert Wade, University Security watch commander. "The phones keep ringing, people wanting to know what's happening. Alarms start ringing."
Customers in the Commons Grill were treated to a free meal when the blackout occurred at 5:49 p.m. The Grill employees, flashlights in hand, told those
waiting in line that dinner was on the house, cleared the area and closed the Grill until power was restored.
Book store employees cleared the student store as soon as the blackout occurred, said a spokesperson for Loss Prevention Bookstore Security. Student employees were posted at every exit until the lights returned. There were only about 20 people in the book store at the time, she said.
Brief blackouts were reported to cities and towns in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Texas, Pacific Gas and Electric officials said.
A circuit breaker at the Round Mountain substation, about 100 miles south of the Oregon border, tripped at 5:49 p.m. PST, PG&E spokesman Clyde Walthall in Sacramento said.
Athletics advisory council receives outline of duties
By Karen Kucher
City Writer
The recently formed President's Advisory Council on Intercollegiate Athletics has been given a suggested outline of responsibilities and dudes by university President James Zumberge which will be the basis for its May 1 report detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the university's athletic program.
"Because the hiture strength and vitality of the university will be determined by the vigor and quality of both academics and athletics, it is important that the best advice on both of these fronts be available," Zumberge said in a prepared statement.
The council is composed of 18 members with representatives from alumni support groups, professional sports, faculty and students.
Its chairman is Marshall Green, a current member on the Board of Trustees, and a former president of the General Alumni Association.
Jeff Watkins and Denise Dorsey are the two student representatives on the advisory council, said George Abdo, executive assistant to the president.
The faculty representatives are Melvin Ger-stein, interim dean of the School of Engineering, and Margaret Gatz, associate professor of psychology.
Also included on the council is O.J. Simpson, former Heisman trophy winner and running back for the Buffalo Bills, and Pat Haden, former quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
"Things haven’t been going as they should. There was no one trigger," Green said, adding
it was just an accumulation of events that brought about the council's formation.
"We have a school here with a tremendous heritage, and we all want to know why we are going through a dry spell," he said.
He said the advisory council is a very positive thing, and that the members are looking only to help the university's athletic department.
"A lot of things aren't going to be happening overnight, and the changes will be long term," he said.
He said he recalled when the university had five championship teams in one year, and hoped the council could recommend changes that would restore the university's former preeminence on the athletic field.
The committee plans to focus equally on all aspects of the athletic program, including restrictions on scholarships, the aging university facilities and possible personnel changes. Green said.
"The president has asked us to evaluate and make recommendations," he said. "This is a very positive move. We can offer (Zumberge) impartial input which he can use."
The council itself has been divided into seven subcommittees, with a chair designated to head each.
The subcommittees will analyze and evaluate the organizational structure of recruiting, compliance with conference and NCAA regulations, personnel matters, fund raising and budget management, facilities, academics and public relations, including television and radio.
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Mondale suffers Hart attack
Cranston bows out of Democratic race
By Joann Galardy
Qty Editor
Political observers say that Gary Hart's victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday and Alan Cranston's decision to withdraw as a candidate have opened up the race for the Democratic presidential nomination which was thought by many to be dominated by Waiter Mondale.
"Hart will mount a significant challenge," said William Lammers, associate professor of political science. "Mondale’s chances of an easy lock-up have
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A quartet of university students make some inquiries about future plans. Alumni Park was the center of activity as the Career Fair moved in Wednesday, presenting many job opportunities to Trojan students.
gone down considerably."
Joseph Cerrell, California consultant to Ohio Sen. John Glenn and an instructor at this university, said Hart's victory shows Mondale is a long way from receiving the democratic nomination.
"It might just come down to the June 5 primary in California," he said. "For the first time, there is a possibility that California will have some relevance in the democratic nomination."
When all the votes were counted Tuesday night, Hart finished with 38 percent and won 10 delegates. That brings his total to 17 delegates, compared to 126 for Mondale who finished in New Hampshire with 27 percent of the vote and eight delegates.
Glenn finished third with 12 percent, Jesse Jackson and George McGovern with 5 percent, Ernest Hollings with 4 percent, Cranston with 2 percent and Reubin Askew with 1 percent of the vote.
An NBC survey reported Tuesday night that Hart received most of his support from voter under 25-year-old.
Cerrell said Hart consciously tried to gain the support of the younger voters.
'Targeting means you work at your strength, and Hart did that," Cerrell said. "Hart is the youngest of the viable candidates and that was important in N.H."
It will be an important factor in other parts of the country as well, said Mike Medavoy, chairman of finances for Hart's California campaign.
"I think the victory has already improved Hart's image in
California. He represents the younger generation," Medavoy said.
He said he had received at least 70 phone calls on Wednesday from people interested in lending support to the Hart campaign.
Cranston, who announced his withdrawal from the campaign Wednesday after receiving only 2 percent of the primary vote in New Hampshire, has not yet endorsed a democratic candidate, said Mabel Ng, Northern California manager of Cranston's office.
"I know when the success of a mission demands that I shift gears and change tactics," Cranston said when announcing his withdrawal from the campaign
The 69-year-old senator said in his speech that he will continue to hold his senate seat.
Throughout his campaign, Cranston made the freeze of nuclear weapons his mission.
He said he had been entered in two races — the first was the race for the democratic nomination, which is over, and the second was the race to banish weapons, a race he said he will continue to be a part of.
Cranston said he entered the race "not because of burning ambition, but because the United States has been drifting toward nuclear holocaust." He chastised President Reagan for being "incapable of understanding arms control and unwilling to leam."
Lammers is not sure how much Cranston's withdrawal will affect the campaign. He said the people who support nuclear freeze will have to look for another candidate to support.
"It appears there have not been enough Cranston sup-(Continued on page 15)