4 The Michigan Daily- Friday, February 4, 1983- Page 6 Ruling may open up EPA files From UPI and AP WASHINGTON - A federal judge yesterday threw out a Reagan ad- ministration lawsuit that had attem- pted to block the contempt-of Congress prosecution of EPA Administator Anne Gorsuch. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John Smith was a major victory for congressional leaders in their battle with the administration for access to secret Environmental Protection Agency files involving companies suspected of illegally dumping hazar- dous wastes. THE HOUSE voted in December, 259 to 105, to cite the EPA administrator for contempt after she refused to give sen- sitive law enforcement documents on hazardous waste dumps to a House subcommittee. Just after the vote, the Justice Department files its first suit ever against the Congress, naming the House, Speaker Thomas O'Neill, com- mittee chairmen and the chamber's of- ficers as defendants. Smith ruled in favor of the Congress two days after oral argument on the House's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The difficulties apparent in prosecuting Administrator Gorsuch for contempt of Congress should encourage the two branches to settle their dif- ferences without further judicial in- volvement," Judge Smith said in a seven-page explanation of his order dismissing the suit. "Compromise and cooperation, rather than confrontation, should be the aim of the parties," he said. REP. ELLIOTT Levitas (D-Ga.), whose public works subcommittee originally demanded the confidential documents, said he was delighted by the ruling. "Now that the court has brushed aside this frivolous lawsuit, hopefully wiser heads will prevail in the administration," hesaid. SMITH SAID in his ruling that if a criminal proceeding is initiated, Gor- such could renew her claims that the subpoena by a House Public Works and Transportation subcommittee was illegal and that she had the right to raise executive privilege in refusing to hand over'the records. Gorsuch is the highest executive- branch official to ever be cited for con- tempt of Congress. Normally, the U.S. attorney in Washington, Stanley Harris, would be obligated to present the case to a federal grand jury. House speaker O'Neill said he expects the U.S. attorney now will do "what Judge Smith noted he is required to do under the law, namely bring this matter before the grand jury." The speaker said Congress must have the disputed EPA documents "to guarantee the health and safety of the American people." 4 4 Gorsuch ... loses congressional suit "A celebration... A joyous, heartfelt film... as honestly disarming as a movie can be." -Janet Maslin, New York Times Wasn't Thatpz A Ti Ome Detroit water director indicted in scandal Copyrghta1982 United Artists Corporation A rghts reserved. United Artists Classics FRI, MON, TUES, THURS AT 7:00-8:25-9:50 SAT, SUN, WED AT 1:00-2:30-4:00-5:30-7:00-8:25-9:50 DETROIT (UPI) - A federal grand jury late yesterday indicted the direc- tor of the Detroit Water and Sewage Department and five other persons - charging conspiracy to hide ownership of city sludge hauling contractors. Water department director Charles Beckham, 35, was charged in the 14- count indictment with taking $2,000 a month to conceal his knowledge of the hidden ownership. The indictment said he violated Michigan bribery laws and the Federal Extortion Statute "by ac- cepting money under color of official right." Indictments had been anticipated for some time. THE WATER AND sewage depar- tment is under direct supervision of Mayor Coleman Young, who was named by a federal judge as special We're Your New DEALER! WE WON'T BE OVER 50 DATMUNSJ AVAILABLE FOR UNDERSOLD IMMEDIATE DELIVERY "Expert Service On ALL GM makes & Datsun,"/' Reip CHEVROLE kinko',s copies Our Xerox 9500 offers offset quality & fast service -s a OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 540 E. Liberty St.-761-4539 Corner of Maynard & liberty inlrrnle rr ngif' kinko's conio knko's COpies administrator of the mismanaged department in 1979. Darralyn Bowers, 40, a personal friend of Young's and political cam- paign supporter, was also indicted along with Michael Ferrantino, 54; Sam Cusenza, 48; and Joseph Valentini, 60, and Bloomfield Hills attorney Charles Carson, 44, for "defrauding the people of the city of Detroit." The indictment said defendants operate a series of businesses including Visa Disposal Inc., Michigan Disposal Inc., and Wolverine Disposal Inc. and Wolverine Disposal Detroit. U.S. Attorney Leonard Gillman said the six were involved in a "pattern of racketeering activity" and that the con- tracts between the city and the sludge haulers violated conflict of interest provisions of the city charter. THE CONTRACTS were made to haul away sludge cake from the city water filtering department. Robert Berg, a spokesman for Young, said the mayor would not comment on the indictments until he had a chance to review the jury's accusations. Young had declined on constitutional grounds to respond to a subpoena to appear before the grand jury. Earlier, however, Young said in an interview with the Washington Post, "I don't think for a minute that I'm not a target. I don't know who will be indicted and who won't. There are rumors every week. But there are no official statements about who is a target and who is not ... THE INDICTMENT SAID Jerry Owens was held out to be the owner of the company, when in fact it was owned by Bowers. Although the fact the city had two white-owned sludge hauling companies, Young decided in 1980 the city needed a backup firm. The mayor's office proposed to hire a minority firm - Vista Disposal, but the city council refused because of questions of who owned the company. But Young used his executive powers to bypass the council and approve a $6- million contract for Vista. Possibly because of complaints from other contractors a federal in- vestigation was begun in 1980. Young said the investigation was based on racial and political motives. (Continued from Page 1) some of the advances made in the last several years. Those improvements were possible .because of pressdre investors put on companies operating in South Africa, who in turn can force changes in the nation's human rights policies, he said. "Some have argued that (divest- ment) would foment revolution and that revolution is necessary, some have argued that it would force changes," he said, "I ask how. If the companies in South Africa are gone then the threat of them leaving is gone." ROACH'S statements reflect a policy called the Sullivan Principles, which the University has based its South African investment policies on fdr the last seveial years. The Sullivan principles, written by a Daily Photo by DOUG McMAHON Len Suransky (above), coordinator of the University's Committee on Southern Africa, speaks for divestment at last night's forum on the Univer- sity and Southern Africa held at the Campus Chapel. Divestment debated 4 In mates get student help Ford Corporation executive, say that companies operating in South Africa can be a.powerful force in South African reforms. By keeping investments in those companies The University retains some leverage over them to force changes University officials say. 4 "Which is really more effective?" Roach asked, "Michigan state divested - a symbolic gesture - (but) how much has changed? Keeping the stock lets us influence corporate decisions." Michigan State recently pulled all of its investments out of corporations operating in South Africa. "Is it going to work? I don't know," Roach said. "But I hope so because the alternative of a violent, bloody war is something I hope we never take part in fomenting." DATSUN 3515 Jackson Rd. - Ann Arbor -663-3321 L (Continued from Page 3) tant for them to be able to look forward to something. We try to make life more livable for them," she said. DeGroat, who is project coordinator for the Maxey Boys Training School Program agreed: "We give them a lit- tle hope. A little normalcy. We let them know they have a chance to do other things." VOLUNTEERS also benefit from the program, according to Edgren, who explained that many students have misconceptions about prison life. "Just because someone has committed a crime doesn't' mean they're not a human being," she said. By participating in the program, students also learn to deal with respon- sibility, DeGroat added. "You sudden- ly realize that you can't slack off. For us, it's a class once a week. For them, it's something they look forward to," she said. Project Coordinator Becky Guzman, who graduated from the University last year, said she learned through Inmate Project that prison isn't the answer for all criminals. "I learned that you can't believe everything you read and hear about prisons," she said. "I learned that something has to be done to improve prisons. I don't go around screaming that prisons should be torn down; because a lot of people can't function in society. But for a lot of people, prison is not the answer." More students should participate idi programs like Inmate Project, Guzman said. "Experimental learning should be mandatory. Theory is important, but you need to be able to apply it," she said. "I don't think anyone forgets their experience here (with Inmate Project)," Guzman said. 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