: 'l : SitFi4a CAMBODIA See Editorial Page UiQ GO BOOTS High-upper 2's Low-in teens See Today for details Vol. LXXXIX, No. 86 Fusion closer to reality at KMS Ann Arbor, Michigan-Saturday, January 12, 1979 Ten Cents Eight Pages ....... . .. ................ a Vietnam role in Cambodia hit at U.N. d By. BRUCE BRUMBERG A spokesperson for KMS Fusion, an Ann Arbor firm which recently received a long-term government con- tract for fusion research, said yester- day that it is only a matter of time and money before fusion becomes a viable energy alternative. KMS public information director Donald Woodbridge also said that if the government oversaw the development of fusion energy as enthusiastically as it did the space program, fusion energy would sooner become a reality. It is difficult to predict when fusion energy might be ready, Woodbridge said, adding that it could take as long as a century. "LOOK WHAT the government did with the space program. They gave it extensive funding and gathered together the best scientists," he said. "The government could do the same with the development of fusion energy." KMS is the nation's leading private research group for fusion energy development. But until now, the com- pany has never gotten more than a one- year contract. THE NEW 40-month contract calls for initial funding of $10.2 million by the end of 1979, with additional funds to be negotiated annually. Congressman Carl Pursell (R-Ann Arbor), announced the contract signing between the Department of Energy (DOE) and KMS. "This has enhanced my respect for the DOE decision-makers and my con- fidence in the direction of the entire program," Pursell said. "Alternative energy sources must be a primary national priority. An intensive, broad- based energy research program by DOE, the national laboratories and private firms like KMS is essential." THE INITIAL $10.2 million will go to theoretical and experimental studies on laser fusion. With this contract, KMS hopes to quadruple the power of its laser, allowing the firm to get higher yields from laser targets and better ex- perimental data. The development of laser fusion as an energy source is based on the concept of using high-powered, short laser pulses to implode and compress pellets of thermonuclear fuel. This heats the pellets to their ignition point. The energy is released in the form of X-rays and high velocity nuclear par- ticles which can be converted to heat by absorption in a surrounding chamber. The heat can be used to generate steam for conversion to electricity or used directly for chemical processing. The primary advantage of fusion as an energy source is its potential abun- dance, with the principal fuel source coming from seawater. It also does not pose the environmental and waste problems associated with nuclear fission. Daily Photo by ANDY FREEBERG Guardian of the city High above the city, this silent sentinal licks its mouth while keeping a watchfuleye on the mere humans scurrying beneath his stoney gaze. UNITED NATIONS (Reuter)-Non- aligned nations in the Security Council yesterday considered possible amen- dments to a resolution condemning Vietnam's "armed invasion and aggression" in Cambodia..- The resolution was introduced Thur- sday night by China-its first-ever resolution in the Council. This was unlikely to be put to an early vote and is strongly opposed by the Soviet Union. DIPLOMATIC SOURCES said non- aligned members were considering possible amendments to the text and whether to submit their own separate resolution. They have already affirmed support for the fallen Cambodian government of Pol Pot, which the council decided yesterday remained the leagal ad- ministration of Cambodia. Norwegian Ambassador Ole Algard said yesterday it was essential hostilities in Cambodia cease im- mediately and all foreign forces be withdrawn. Human rights violations by the Pol Pot government could not justify the actions of the Vietnamese, he said. a VIETNAM, ALONG with its ally, the Soviet Union and many other countries in the Soviet orbit, has recognized the People's Revolutionary Council, set up by the Front four days ago, as the legal government of the country. "eng Sary, Cambodia's deputy prime minister in charge of foreign affairs, arrived in China yesterday after a flight out of Cambodia Thursday, but it was not known whether he would be going to New York to attend the Security Council meeting. There has been no firm word on Pol Pot, who has been variously'reported as dead, in Peking and directing a guerrilla war he promised to wage to the end. Soviet commentaries blamed the United States, China, and Yugoslavia for the Kremlin's failure to win recognition at the United Nations for its allies in Cambodia. THE SOVIET UNION suffered a diplomatic defeat Thursday when the U.N. Security Countil upheld the legitimacy of the Pol Pot government in Cambodia despite the claim of Viet- namese-backed rebels to control the country. Meanwhile, Cambodian government forces made last-ditch stands in the northwestern cities as the Vietnamese -ffensive moved closer to the border with Thailand, diplomatic sources said. They said a Cambodian division of about 2,000 men was under attack in prepared defensive positions at the town of Siem Reap, close to the ruins of Angkor Wat. The town's airport, just two miles from the famed temples, had been heavily bombed, they added. The airport at Battambang, further west, had also been bombed and motorized Vietnamese units were heading for the city from the north. they said. U.S. 'asks restraint". in Iran By AP and Reuter WASHINGTON - The State Depar- tment yesterday issued its strongest appeal so far to the Iranian military to respect that country's constitutional processes. "Weedo not believe a military takeover' would resolve Iran's problems," department spokesman Hodding Carter said in a new ex- pression of support for the country's fledgling civilian government. A SEIZURE of power by the military, Carter said, would inhibit an "orderly and. constructive approach" to the establishment of stability in Iran. The new policy statement followed a more oblique appeal on Thursday by Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. In ad- dition to the administration's public calls for restraint, Air Force Gen.. Robert Huyser has spent the past week in Iran delivering the same message to Iran's military leaders. The Iranian military reportedly has been concerned that the new gover- nment of Prime Minister Shahpour Bakhtiar will not protect military in- terests. RUMORS OF a coup threat began to spread after Gen. Freidoun Jam, who is highly respected by Iran's officer cor- ps, rejected Bakhtiar's offer to serve as war minister. See U.S., Page 8 LSA-SG Pres. under fire B y STEVE HOOK The president of the Literary College Student Government is being criticized by several student groups for using LSA-SG's name to sponsor the protest of an Israeli speaker last December. Bob Stechuk, the student government leader included LSA-SG's name on a list of endorsements protesting the December 17 appearance of Yigal Allon, Israel's former Prime Minister. STECHUK SAID he did not check with other LSA-SG members before making the endorsement, but did not need to because he is "authorized to represent council and to speak on behalf of Council.". At the December speech, Allon was shouted down by hecklers voicing op- position to Israel and support of the Palestinian cause. When the disturbance became violent, Ann Arbor police were called, and many protestors were physically removed from the auditorium. Several charges of assault are still being in- vestigated. No injuries were reported. LSA-SG sponsorship of the protest has disturbed a number of students in- cluding members of the Union of Students for Israel (USI) and an un- named group of LSA students concer- ned with freedom of speech. "In endorsing the pamphlet, they (LSA-SG) added some wood to the fire," claimed group member David Leopold. "They should take respon- sibility for the disturbance. It was an abuse of power." Another member, Carol Bordenstein, echoed his opinion. "Their support ad- ded some legitimacy to the violence," she said, adding that the act was "thoughtless and irresponsible. We are upset by a chaotic, frightening in- cident." Members of LSA-SG also expressed See STUDENTS, Page 2 ocal By MARK PARRENT It's not too early to start lo housing for next fall, but the op many and a hasty decision regretted later. Students in Ai face one of the most crowded pensive housing markets in th and prospective tenants carefully scrutinize any leas signing on the dotted line. "Don't hurry," warned Ur Off-Campus Housing Adv: Williams earlier this week. All is a good idea to start lookingi said there will still be pl reasonable housing oppor available over the next several HOUSING OPTIONS avai University students include Un operated dormitories, apartme cooperatives, as well as indepe housing owned fraternities, sororities oking for tments, cooperatives, and house tions are The alternatives all have one may be common, however - They are nn Arbor expensive and usually scarce. and ex- to complicated local con e nation, housing in student areas has av should rate of about one-half per ce e before sidered unhealthy for competiti stacks many of the cards int niversity dlord's favor. So in this seller'si isor Jo let the buyer beware. though it Apartments now, she THE PROSPECTIVE apa lenty of dweller has a wide choice,1 'tunities from modern high-rises to coz months. tments in divided houses. Man lable to tment buildings are run by larg iversity- agencies, most of which are re nts, and with the University's Off-C ndently- Housing Office. hunt is on s, apar- Some of these companies already have es. availability lists posted at the Housing thing in Office, and most of the rest will in the usually near future. Thanks Williams said smaller landlords tend ditions, to wait until later in the term before vacancy seeking tenants. Again, the Off-Campus nt, con- Housing Office is a good place to check on. This for information on these apartments. the lan- Many landlords have acquired bad market, reputations, but there are also many who are reasonable and treat tenants fairly well. rtment- WILLIAMS recommended that ranging prospective tenants check with present zy apar- tenants of the apartments for several ny apar- things: Is the landlord usually ;e rental available for repairs? Is the building gistered generally quiet? Are things usually in -ampus working order? Does the heating See LOCAL, Page 2 Saturday BULLETIN " Film legend John Wayne had his stomach removed yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital after surgeons discovered a malignant tumor there. Wayne, 71, originally en- tered the hospital for removal of gallstones. The nine and one-half hour operation was the second cancer operation for Wayne, who had one of his lungs removed 14 years ago. .r. . Y M Read the Today column, Page 3 Martial lami spreads in Rhodesia_ By AP and Reuter SALISBURY, Rhodesia-Rhodesia's transitional government brought almost the entire country under martial law yesterday and also announced steps to bolster the army through con- scription of white men between the ages of 50 and 59. The emergency regulations, exten- ded in stages since last September to combat the guerrillawar, now cover about 90 per cent of the country. Yesterday's decree extended military rule to fifteen more districts, including tribal and European farming land. Salisburg and Bulawayo are the only major cities that remain outside military jurisdiction along with belts of land stretching between the capital and Bulawayo in the midlands, and between Untali in the east to Karoi in the west. The conscription announcement, af- fecting Rhodesia's so-called "Dad's Army," said men would be called up shortly to guard against a threat of in- creased urban guerrilla wafare and to protect one-man, one-vote elections scheduled for April 20. On Thursday, Prime Minister Ian Smith told a white audience the war- torn nation does not have enough troops to defend the country against the at- Listed below is information concerning housing offered by the area's larger rental agencies. Most of the com- panies are registered with the University Off-Campus Housing Office in the Student Activities Building. In addition, there are many smaller agencies that offer housing in the campus area, but their rental lists are typically not available until later in the term. RENTAL AGENCY TYPE OF UNITS AVAILABILITY RENTAL INFORMATION Campus Management' Older and modern 137 units- List available 663-4101 buildings; houses 60-70 open jan. 15 Campus Rentals Older and modern information List available 665-8825 buildings; houses not available now Dahlman Apts. 5 modern apt. 88 units- List available 761-7600 complexes approx. 75 per cent open now Vernon Hutton 4 modern 95 units- List available 663;9268 apt. buildings openings unknown now Maize and Blue Modern 166 Units- List available 4761-3131 apartments openings unknown Jan.22 McKinley Older and modern 600 units- List available 769-8520 buildings; some houses openings unknown Jan. 17 Modern Apts. 16 modern 130 units- List available 668-6906,663-3641 apt. buildings openings unknown end of Jan. Old Town Realty Houses About 75 units List available 663-8989 openings unknown beginning of May Fort Rae s .alyndot rP.aRP anv infnr.atn "nrhiinurant an ...f..a.ct .4- -n..sv-,, Daily Photo by ANDY FREEBERG Talib bdul-Mus quit Co-op takes student gov't re. 1 By JULIE ENGEBRECHT A member of the Literary College. Student government is being taken to court by the Xanadu cooperative over: $177 in unpaid rent and $130.66 in long distance phone bills. A complaint filed recently in to court The co-op members are angry because they must make up the unpaid debt. A COURT HEARING, set for Jan. 9, was postponed because Abdul-Musqit did not show up for the hearing. Xanadu members claim he will not accept a