4 Page 8 -The Michigan Daily-Friday, September 18, 1987 South Africa leans toward reforms CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) A presidential commission yesterday recommended the biggest changes in South Africa's system of legalized racial segregation since apartheid laws went into effect in the 1950s. Even if the government adopted the proposals in full, however, most of South Africa would remain ra- cially segregated. A leading anti-apartheid group, the United Democratic Front, said Wed- nesday that the advisory council pro- posal was a "tragicomic farce" de- signed to prolong white domination. The recommendations were pre- pared over three years by a 17-mem- ber committee of the President's Council, an appointed, 60-member advisory body. They would do the following: -Replace the Group Areas Act, which mandates racially segregated neighborhoods, with legislation that would allow localities to establish multiracial areas, subject to veto by a government-appointed provincial administrator. -Make possible voting for local authorities on a non-racial basis in the new mixed communities. -Scrap the law that designates seg- regated public amenities on a na- tionwide basis, but allow local gov- ernments and individuals to discriminate. -Eliminate all segregated business districts. The 250-page report will be de- bated by the President's Council, then presented to the Cabinet, which is expected to announce its reaction next week. President Botha has frequently de- clared his support for racially seg- regated neighborhoods, hospitals and schools as ways of preserving distinct cultures. But his appointment of the study committee in 1984 was an indication he was willing to accept some change. South Africa has 5 million whites, who control the economy, and 25.6 million blacks, who have no vote in national affairs and who are predominantly poor. One official source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the government has no objections to the recommendation to abolish the 1953 Separate Amenities Act and allow people to discriminate on an individual and local basis. It also may be willing to allow local experiments in multiracial com- munities, but is not prepared to re- peal the entire Group Areas Act, en- acted in 1950, the source indicated. He said the government also has res- ervations about different races voting together in local elections. There was no indication how the government feels about eliminating segregation on trains and buses, re- moving national government control of beaches, and dropping racial re- strictions on use of farm, commercial and religious property. Adult & Youth Hockey Refs Needed for '87-'88 Season Returning Refs bring full equip. Sunday,"Set.27 New Refs 900 a'rn -Associated Press Judge Robert Bork emphasizes a point during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, yesterday. The committee is in the process of considering Bork's bid to become a Supreme Court Justice. 1 I I: Bring Skates 444 at webers inn I U.S., Russian officials agree on arms ban principles (continued from Page 1) State Department spokesperson said at the windup of 9 and 1/2 hours of talks between Shultz and She- vardnadze. "The ministers, in es- sence, have completed their business. There will be a statement tomorrow at a very early hour." Word of the tentative agreement came after Shultz and Shevardnadze dramatically decided to extend their talks on the treaty that could pave the way to a superpower summit by year's end. An official, who demanded anonymity, said earlier that experts on both sides were trying to nail down procedures for verifying the destruction of all U.S. and Soviet missiles with a range of 315 to 3,125 miles and the schedule for dismantling them. "They are very close to agreement," he said at the time. He said Shultz and Shevardnadze had virtually settled a dispute over missiles. Students Welcome Information Call: 971-8847 A MAJOR EVENTS PRESENTATION CHEVYS F A-ERIC Purple Passion. Out of the bathtub, into the can, and onto LW the shelves of yoursfavorite store. Discover it for yourself. Bottled (or World Wide Ostfled Products Company By Beverage Concepts, $tLouis, Mo 63708 15 Proof ATTENTION!!! ARCHITECTS, COMPOSERS, COSTUMERS, FILMMAKERS, LIGHT AND SET DESIGNERS, POETS, VISUAL ARTISTS IN CERAMICS, FIBER, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCULPTURE AND VIDEO. OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH ADVANCED STUDENTS IN CHOREOGRAPHY FOR 2 HOURS CREDIT WITH FINAL PROJECTS PRESENTED IN PERFORMANCE, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 AND 21, 1987. REGISTER FOR DANCE AND RELATED ARTS 530 IN THE DANCE DEPARTMENT, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, DANCE BUILDING, MAIN CAMPUS. MASS MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 8 PM, IN THE DANCE BUILDING, STUDIO A. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT PROFESSOR GAY DELANGHE, 763-5460, 747-2288 OR 996-4759. S A TU RD A Y OCTOBER 17 E I a 7: 30 PM A'D L"kI A ,%DCI 0 F I .X a I 'N VILI