Grenada action illegal, 'U' law profs claim The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1983 -Page 3 Former U.S. Rep. McClosliey tells, Arabs io unite By ALYSSA FIRST President Reagan's order to invade Grenada violated both the United States Constitution and the War Powers Act, and the invasion itself violated in- ternational law, five law professors said yesterday. The professors - four from the University of Michigan and one from William and Mary University in Virginia - led a panel discussion at the law school dealing with the legal aspec- ts of the invasion. "WE'RE NOT here to talk about the wisdom of policy but to talk about the legal issues," said University law Prof. Alex Aleinikoff, a former Department of Justice attorney. Aleinikoff told the student audience that Reagan violated the War Powers Act when he ordered troops into Grenada Oct. 26. Under the War Powers Act, only Congress has the power to declare war; the President's power is limited to serving as commander in chief of the nation's armed forces. Aleinikoff said the act provides that the U.S. can invade other nations only if Congress declares war, but said Reagan's violation of the act has a historical precedent. "American troops have engaged 200 times in military in- volvements, and there have only been five declared wars in the history of the U.S.," he said. Professor Frederick Schauer from William and Mary said Reagan's order to send troops is best understood in the context of the President's emergency powers. "This power assumes that the President is the only logical candidate to take quick immediate action in situations where the U.S. will have to react under short notice," he said. See LAW, Page 7 H v -HAPPENINGS- Highlight Shirley Bradshaw from the University's financial aid office will speak on "Financial Aid at U-M: Where it is and How to Get It" today at 7 p.m. at the Center for Continuing Education of Women, above the Comerica Bank on North University. The program is directed specifically toward returning black students. Films Classic Film Theater - Grease, 7 p.m.; Urban Cowboy, 9 p.m., Michigan Theater. Hill St. Cinema - Animal Crackers, 7 & 9 p.m., 1429 Hill St. Performances The Ark - DOA, 8 p.m., 1421 Hill St. Second Chance - Weapons, 516 E. Liberty Speakers Russian and East European Studies - Brian Silver, "Changes in Bilingual Schooling Policy in the USSR," noon, Lane Hall Commons Room. St. Andrew's Church - Kathleen Schultz, "Conflicting Images and Claims: A Brief History of the Relationship Between Christianity and Capitalism," 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Church, Catherine and Division. Afroamerican and African Studies - Donald Rucknagel, "Sickle Cell Anemia, Pre-natal Diagnosis and Treatment," noon, 1309 School of Education. Industrial and Operations Engineering - Steven Deutsch, "Challenges and Experiences in Work Environment Reform," 4 p.m., 241 IOE Bldg. Commission for Women - Bob Wagner, manager of parking operations, noon, Michigan League Rooms 4 and 5. Computing Center - Forrest Hartman, "Computing for Poets, part 2: Getting to Know Computers for Those who Don't Want to," 3:30 p.m., 165 Business Administration. Chemistry - David Lubman, "Surface Enhanced Ionization Spec- troscopy, 4 p.m., Room 1200 Chemistry Building; Carl Deering, "Asymetric Induction via Chiral Borane Reagents," 4 p.m., Room 1300 Chemisty Building. Classical Studies - David Young, "The Modern Myth," 8p.m., 2009 Angell Hall, nDentistry -Frederick Neidhardt, "Heat Shock in the Biological World," 4 p.m., 1033 Kellogg.11-1 Research Club - Irwin Goldstein, "Plant Lectins: Carbohydrate-Binding Proteins in Search of a Function;" William Porter, "Depoliticization of the Italian Press," 8 p.m., West Conference Room, Rackham. Meetings Undergraduate Political Science Association - Mass meeting, 7 p.m., Pendleton Room, Michigan Union. New Jewish Agenda - Middle East Task Force meeting, 7:30 p.m., 206 Madison. Michigan Gay Undergraduates - 9 p.m., Guild House, 802 Monroe. Academic Alcoholics -1:30 p.m., Alano Club. Science Fiction Club - Stilyagi Air Corps, 8:15 p.m., League. Research Council -7 p.m., West Alcove, Fourth Floor, Rackham. Miscellaneous Tae Kwon Do Club - Practice, 5 p.m., CCRB Martial Arts Room. Education, Office of Minority Student Affairs - Reception for Dean Carl Berger, noon, 1211 School of Education. American Red Cross - Blood Drive, 1-7 p.m., East Quad. Art - "Works in Progress," Slusser Gallery. Transcendental Meditation - Introduction, 8 p.m., 528 W. Liberty. Affirmative Action - Dramatically Able, 4:30 p.m., Michigan League, Room C. Humanities - Debate: Should Congress Establish an American Conser- vation Corps? 2 p.m., 1201 East Engineering. Student Wood and Crafts Shop - Power tools safety class, 6 p.m., 537 SAB. WCBN 88.3 FM - Radio Free Lawyer, 6 p.m. UAC - Laughtrack, with Jerry Elliot, 9 p.m., U-Club. Lutheran Campus Ministry - Informal worship, 7 p.m.; Bible study, 7:30 p.m., Choir, 7:30 p.m., S. Forest at Hill. Museum of Art - Art Break, Bobbie Levine, "Woodcuts," 12:10 p.m. By MICHAEL ROLNICK "There are more than enough Arab- Americans to visit their congressmen and say, 'cut aid to Israel,' but the Arab-American is home bitching about the injustice of it and not participating in the American political system," former Congressman Paul McCloskey said last night. McCloskey, speaking at a forum on Arab-Israeli-American issues, went on to say "The biggest problem with the Arabs is the Arabs," and tha Arabs cannot decide between them what their own goals are. ON THE OTHER side of the coin, McCloskey said "Israel has become the bully in that part of the world ... but I believe Israel has the right to exist with the condition that they withdraw to the pre-'67 borders."' McCloskey advocated a local petition that called for the reassessment of U.S. aid to Israel before a crowd of 75 at the Michigan League. He pointed to the Israelis' violation of the arms agreement with the U.S. as a reason for reassessment and compared Israeli practices in the region to the apar- theid policies of South Africa. McCloskey focused his talk on the need for an Arab Lobby in Congress to counter the ever present Jewish Lobby, claiming that "the Jewish community views the preservation of Israel as its primary goal and will do anything to acieve that goal." "WE GIVE more aid to Israel than to the State of Michigan . . ." Mc- Closkey said adding that Israel commits atrocities with U.S. tax- payers' dollars; actions he said counter our goal of peace in the Mid- dle East. McCloskey said the U.S. should cut off all aid to Israel until they withdraw from Lebanon. He said this would be the only way that the United States could control Israeli action in the region and put in into a channel that would lead to peace. Mccloskey closed his remarks saying "I don't think that any American want to die for Israel," and elaborated that Israel initiated a war that has already cost more than 200 American lives. McCloskey's was the first in a series of talks to be sponsored by the People For The Reassessment of Aid to Israel, a Palestinian Aid Society, and the American Arab Anti- Discrimination Committee. Daily Photo by DOUG McMAHON Former U.S. Congressman Pete McCloskey tell local Arabs that they must create a lobby to counter the ever-so-powerful Jewish Lobby on Congress. MS A finds military contracts at 'U' . By MARCY FLEISHER The investigator whom the Michigan Student Assembly hired last year to evaluate military research projects at the University said last night that he found at least 12 contracts that are directly related to weapons. Speaking at a teach-in at the Union, held in conjunction with the Progressive Student Network's takeover of an engineering college laboratory, Roger Kerson told a crowd of about 60 that University contracts with defense agencies range from studies of medical defenses against chemical warfare to explorations of ~ f}el-air ex, osions . AFTER OUTLINING A 20-year history of defense research at the University, in which Pentagon funding has sharply risen, fallen, and is once again on the rise, Kerson said the current protest is necessary because of the University's inability to establish appropriate guidelines. After a two- year fight in which students have sup- ported the establishment of review mechanisms for research with military applications, the regents rejected proposed guidelines in June. "This is why (the Progressive Student Network) must bear activity directly... they have not been successful within the system," Kerson said. Earlier in the evening, the Michigan Student Assembly passed by a 18-6 vote a resolution supporting the student sit- in and endorsing the group's demands. "PSN's success is they have shut off military research in one lab for two days," said Bob Paley, an MSA representative. Kerson said Department of Defense supplied University researchers with from $5 million to $7 million in 1981 and 1982. Total research allocations for this period were close to $133 million, he said. "Ten percent of the Department of Defense's grants were for military weapon projects," Kerson added. MJDIHONS .1984!1 Here's your opportunity to become one of over 300 young professionals who per- form at Opryland, the only theme park anywhere dedicated to the performance and enjoyment of American music. We're looking for dynamic entertainers with stage presence, professional experi- ence, and that extra sparkle that tells us you're one of the best. We'll be auditioning singers, dancers, musicians, and conductors. We're also ac- cepting resumes for technical positions and stage managers. Check below for specific information. No appointment is necessary, and piano accompanist will be provided. Good luck! ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Wednesday, November 16,1983 1:00-4:00 p.m. University of Michigan Assembly Hall 530 State Street Hom of American Music For further information, call between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST or write: Opryland Entertainment Dept. 2802 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. 615-88976600, ext. 4343. NP&MLLETENNESSEE SM Citizens rally to bannukes (Continued from Page 1) To submit items for the Happenings Column, send them in care of Happenings, The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Malicious Intent S\ I/,, 1 1 1 l i . i 1 i i of components which have nothing to do with nuclear weapons but can be used in support of nuclear systems and their components. But Physics Professor Daniel Axelrod, who supports the legislation, - said the ban on nuclear weapons research would free grant money for peaceful purposes. "Every dollar spent by the Pentagon on doomsday weapons research is a dollar taken away from useful research that could enhance human life. That is not academic freedom," he said. Vice President for Research Rackham Graduate School Dean Alfred Sussman cautioned voters against put- ting undue limitations on academic freedom. "We have to be very careful that our restrictive covenants of this kind are not one step away from book- burning," he said. LEGISLATION calling for a nuclear free Ann Arbor is not new to the city. Last February, Peterson sponsored an ordinance prohibiting such research within the city's jurisdiction, but it was defeated by city council's seven republicans. Council member James Blow (R-2nd Ward) said he voted against Peterson's ordinance not only because of its possible negative effects on the Univer- sity, but because it would place limits on local businesses and the research and development activities they could engage in. Blow said he fears such a law would i drive businesses away from Ann Arbor. But MAD organizer Janice Michael said the legislation "is not intended to try to drive any businesses out of the city." "THERE IS NO business in Ann Ar- bor that we know of for which the majority of its work is composed of nuclear weapons related contracts," she said. Michael said the commission established by the legislation would provide information regarding alter- native funding for businesses affected by the ban. I I THE DAY AFTER A NcerWar Correction Chris Hill was one of the protestors in the East- Engineering Building radiation laboratory. He was incorrec- tly identified as Amos Cornfeld in a photo in yesterday's Daily. Also, the protestors' demands in- cluded immunity from disciplinary or An ABC docu-drama on TV Channel Seven to be aired Sunday, November 20th at 8 p.m. This two-and-a-half-hour, made-for-television drama describes the lives of people in a mid-western community the day after a nuclear war. Physicians for Social Responsibility, through its local Ann Arbor chapter, will provide facilitators for groups who want to watch the program together and then talk about The Day After.