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Volume CVII, Number 46
University of Southern California
Thursday, November 10, 1988
Man confronts female student at Kerckhoff; takes her car
By Anh Do
Assistant City Editor
A man matching the description of the suspect in two recent sexual assault incidents confronted a female university student Wednesday evening at Kerckhoff Apartments' garage and demanded her car keys. University Security officials said.
The student, who had just stepped out of her car at 4:30 p.m., said a fear of rape compelled her to throw her keys at the suspect, who consequently fled in her white Toyota Celica.
The unnamed student was not assaulted, said Chief Steven Ward of University Security, who declined further comment.
The department has stepped up security patrol for "the entire residential community on the (See Attempt, page 3)
University reaction for Bush triumph mixed on campus
By Jeordan Legon
Staff Writer
Students expected the overwhelming victory of Presidentelect George Bush Tuesday in his triumph over Democrat Michael Dukakis.
'Tm happy. I like what Bush talks about — giving people opportunities rather than handouts," said Mike Peters, a senior majoring in psychology and biology. 'Thish says that your future is based on how hard you work."
"I supported Bush. I expected him to win," said Kevin Bolger, a graduate student in business. "I feel good about all of the results except for the Congress, because we lost some seats there."
But Dukakis supporters feared that poor and middle class Americans would suffer from his defeat.
"I supported Dukakis' stand on middle and lower class people," said Mike Alda pa, a sophomore majoring in public administration. "I think government should take care of Americans who are in need."
"I didn't vote for Bush mainly for his views on abortion and domestic issues," said Beth Albrecht, a senior international relations major.
But Bush may have a difficult time working with the Democratic-con trolled Congress, said Sheldon Kamieniecki, a political science professor.
(See Bush, page 14)
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ROGER TEFFT / DAILY TROJAN
On the eve of Troy Week, a familiar sight reappears on campus — a wrapped-up Tommy Trojan. The statue is wrapped annually by Physical Plant to prevent any possible vandalism by any over-zealous UCLA Bruins.
Political parties gather for returns
Dukakis praises loyal Democrats for their support
By Kyra Phillips
Staff Writer
Supporters of Democrat Michael Dukakis put down their "Viva Dukakis" posters and banners waved gently in the background as their candidate announced defeat.
Dukakis and Lt. Gov. Leo McCarthy lost the presidential and U.S. Senate elections, respectively, despite last minute surges of	—
support.
"When the country looks back on this election, they will see how Ehikakis spent more time investing in the people," said Tony Podesta, Dukakis' campaign manager in California. "We may have lost the election, but we've met our No. 1 priority
For California election results, see page 5.
GOP celebrates election triumph with grand bash
By Carole Cleveland
Staff Writer
The champagne bubbled and the brass bands played as hundreds of triumphant Republicans congregated at the Century Plaza Hotel Tuesday night to celebrate Vice President
____	George Bush's
victory over Democrat Michael Dukakis.
Campaign volunteers, celebrities, Republican enthusiasts and California politicians turned out in droves for the party, which rocked the entire hotel and dispelled the stereotype of Republican "conservatives."
The main celebration was held in the hotel's Grand Ballroom, while smaller, personal
and that was to get the public to parties for Sen. Pete Wilson and
(See Democrats, page 5)
(See Republicans, page 5)
Long list of initiatives gives voters difficulty in choosing stances
By Jeordan Legon
Staff Writer
The 29 initiatives on the California ballot made it' one of the most complex elections in the history of the state.
Voters had to decide on measures dealing with a wide range of topics including homelessness, auto insurance and oil drilling.
Students were particularly concerned about Propositions 96 and 102 — the AIDS initiatives.
"I'm pre-med and I know the seriousness of AIDS," said Mike Peters, a senior majoring in psychology and biology, who favored both initiatives. "We have to combat it with all our power."
Proposition 96, which passed, will allow victims of sex crimes and peace officers who were assaulted to obtain a court order requiring testing of suspects for the HIV virus.
Proposition 102 would have required authorities to abandon anonymous testing for AIDS. It would have also required doctors to report names of those testing positive for HIV antibodies.
"I voted 'yes' on 96 because it proposed the testing of criminals," said Beth Albrecht, a senior international relations major. "But I voted 'no' on 102 because it proposed giving out the names of all the people that test positive for the virus and I didn't think that was fair.''
Many students said the five insurance initiatives confused voters.
"I was lost on the insurance intitiatives. I don't even remember what all of them said," Albrecht said.
(See Propositions, page 14)
Rash of trash chute fires annoys Webb residents
No explanations given for outbreak of blazes
By Sabrina Thomas
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Residents of Webb Tower are angry and annoyed with the recent outbreak of trash chute fires in their building, and many are demanding an investigation of the incident.
The latest fire, which broke out in a basement trash chute Tuesday night, was the third blaze to plague the building in the past month, said University Security Lt. John Lewis.
Seven fire engines from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to Tuesday's fire, which occurred at 8:15 p.m.
The two previous fires — on Oct. 9 and Oct. 30 — also originated in the trash chute, Lewis said.
Arson was not suspected, said University Security Lt. Mel Stinette.
After the outbreak Tuesday, students questioned the security of the building and demanded an investigation to prevent further fires.
'Tm concerned and slightly frightened," said Mike DeMuro, a sophomore majoring in business. "This doesn't happen in every building."
"This is the third time it's happened
Webb Tower has been evacuated throe times in the last month because of fires.
in a month," said Jeff Maung, a freshman pre-business major.
Other students speculated that the fire was caused by cigarettes thrown down the trash chute.
"People just drop cigarettes or something like that in there and a fire starts," Maung said.
(See Webb, page 15)