Speaker condemns nuclear buildup By SHARON TEHAN , Americans must make an effort to.fight against the government for nuclear disarmament, Dr. Bill Caldicott, a former pediatric radiologist at Harvard Medical School, told an audience of about 120 last night in the Rackham Amphitheatre. Caldicott spoke about the nuclear arms race from an international perspective, addressing the effects of the U.S. arms buildup on Australia, the Pacific islands, and Europe. "The people of the U.S. must get on top of the way that their government is conducting its military and foreign policy. The will (for nuclear disarmament) must come from us, the people," he said. The United States' current nuclear policy, according to Caldicott, is summed up in Presidential Directive Number 59 - "This country should be able to win a protracted nuclear fight over a six-month period." Caldicott said this strategy requires extremely accu- rate weapons with first strike capability, such as the the new generation of nuclear weapons. The U.S. orig- inally endorsed a policy of deterrence, which requires survivable weapons, necessary for retaliation only. "Where is the peace movement to curb this buildup? Has there ever been discussion about arms control for the navy?" Caldicott asked, referring to the dangerous and "extremely provocative" build-up of nu- clear arms in the northwest Pacific on U.S. and Soviet ships. The CIA is also involved in the arms race, Caldicott said. "You need to know about what the CIA, the U.S. military and armed forces are doing around the world because it is being done in your name," he said. "In stark terms, it does not represent the value system of your country. You have to take responsibility for that." Caldicott is currently on a national tour for Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament, founded by his wife, Dr. Helen Caldicott. He left his position at Harvard in 1984 to tour the country speaking on behalf of W.A.N.D. In addition to last night's speech, Caldicott will ad- dress a class today about U.S. foreign policy in the Third World, how Vietnam fits into that pattern, and } the importance of a woman's perspective on this issue. /7 The Michigan Daily-Thursday, March 3, 1988-- Page 5 Pro-choice group submits signatures By VICKI BAUER The People's Campaign for Choice (PCC) Tuesday submitted a petition of 230,000 signatures to extend Medicaid-funded abortions in Michigan until the issue can be put to a public vote in the November 8 election. Only 120,000 of the signatures must be validated to prevent Right to Life's petition banning Medicaid- funded abortions, Public Act 59, from taking effect on March 29. PCC Spokesperson Judith Frye said she is confident that 120,000 signatures will be certified by the Secretary of State's Office, but is concerned that the legislature may be slow in the process, creating a short gap of time when Medicaid-funded abortions will be cut. "WE ARE HOPEFUL that (the legislature) will do the signa- tures in 29 days," Frye said. "It may take them longer, but I hope not. We are watching them closely." PCC had hoped to submit the petitions by February 15 to prevent any period of time in which Medi- caid-funded abortions would not be available. But the seven-month long signa- ture petition drive does not mark the end of PCC's work toward the November referendum. Frye said PCC hopes to raise two to three million dollars to prepare for the vote. The money will be spent on advertising, campaigning, and mailing information directly to vot- ers. BUT RIGHT TO LIFE is preparing to match PCC in funds as well as campaign efforts. "We're hoping to be visible and available with speakers on the is- sue.We want the issue to be avail- able to the public. We want to edu- cate people and keep them in- formed," said Washtenaw County Right to Life Chair Rae Ann Hou- beck "We are very hopeful of winning the vote," Houbeck said. "It will be a lot of work on both sides." Molly Henry, a PCC coordinator in Ann Arbor, said, "I hope it doesn't end up in an acrimonious battle." Henry said she would not be sur- prised if the National Right to Life organization intervened in Michigan. "I'M EXPECTING the Na- tional RTL to get involved. Michi- gan will be a swing state," Henry said. Henry, a dedicated PCC activist since the beginning of the signature drive last July, said she feels "happy and relieved" that the signatures were finally submitted. "It's going to be kind of strange for me since my whole life has re- volved around (the signature drive)," Henry said. Henry said she will con- tinue to work for PCC and help with fund raising. President of the University's Right to Life group, Debbie Matzo, said she was not surprised by PCC .attaining the signatures. "We've been preparing for a refe- rendum from the start," Matzo said. "We have to wait it out step by step." Matzo said she is confident that if Public Act 59 reaches the ballot in November, Michigan voters will support it. In 1976 the Hyde Amendment cut federally funded abortions, leaving individual states to decide whether to fund them. Twenty-one states fund abortions through Medicaid. Doily Photo by JOHN MUNSON Fore! Don Fardig takes advantage of yesterday's balmy weather to practice his golf swing on the field at Maple and Dexter. Fardig, who graduated from the University in 1976 and played on the golf team for four years, said that if he keeps playing the way he did today, he will have a great summer. Abused ch By ELISSA SARD Abused children in the Washte- naw county area have a voice in court, but that voice needs to be louder, according to Stan Harbison, the volunteer services coordinator for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). "There is something people can do except sitting in front of the TV saying 'Oh, how awful,"' Harbison said. CASA assigns each volunteer to a child abuse case, and they must supervise a weekly meeting between the assigned child(ren) and the for- mally abusive or negligent parent(s). The volunteer then evaluates the feasibility of returning the child(ren) from foster care to the custody of their natural parents in written re- ports, presented to the court approx- imately every three months. Harbison described the reports as being a two-part project. "I tell them to, A, report objectively; and, B, put on their editorial hats and write a recommendation." ONE VOLUNTEER, Dr. Nancy Eos, a University Medical School graduate, explained the role of the volunteer as "the eyes and ears of the court. We're there to help the court and the judge make a little more sense of the case." More importantly, the volunteer advocate is "helping the child through a difficult stage of their life and then returning the child to, hopefully, the biological parent," Eos said. 'Reid '"Ut SOUP AND SANDWICH COMBO ildren get help from volunteers CASA deals primarily with cases involving child abuse and neglect, which can be very controversial be- cause theyinvolve the "vulnerability of children," Harbison said. "We must be very careful dealing with abused children." University students can be espe- cially useful as CASA volunteers, training sessions on consecutive Thursdays, beginning tonight in the Washtenaw County Juvenile Center. Tonight's program, run by Harbi- son, is an orientation to the juvenile court system, CASA, and the prob- lem of child abuse. The afollowing sessions will in- troduce volunteers to the law, the 'There is something people can do except sitting in front of the TV arid saying, "Oh, how awful"' - Stan Harbison, volunteer services coordinator, CASA Lansing. Then the volunteer will be sworn into office by a Probate Court judge. THREE University students, three staff members, and a few recent graduates are presently volunteering . directly with CASA. Due to the na- ture of their work, the details of their cases could not be released. CASA also works with Project Outreach and Project Community. Washtenaw county's CASA pro- gram, run by the county Juvenile Court, is also affiliated with the Michigan Association of CASAs and the National CASA Association. Due to an unusual number of mental health and children's hospital facilities, as well as the University's Hospital's Child Protection Team, Washtenaw County reports a greater number of child abuse and neglect cases than a county without such programs. This "makes more de- mands on the people of Washtenaw county," said Harbison. Fall '88 Semester in New York City Trinity/La Mama Per forming Arts PFrogram THEATER * DANCE * PERFORMANCE ART Earn a full semester's graduate or undergraduate credit from Trinity College in Hartford, CT internships * seminar on contemporary theater and dance " participatory performance workshop " performances and meetings with artists * specialty classes with leading teachers Program Director: Leonard Shapiro For more information: Trinity/La Mama Performing Arts Program co La Mama E.T.C. 74A East 4th Street New York, NY 10003 (212) 475-6313 Application Deadline March 15 JOSTENS G;OLD. RING SALE ~I COMING! he said, because they are good role models for children in juvenile de- tention. University volunteers have completed high school and are com- mitted to the values of education and earning a living - values these children are sometimes not exposed to in their homes. "THE U OF M is the number one source of volunteers for CASA," Harbison said. The volunteers range from sophomores to post-graduate fellows. Eos is, in her own words, "a little bit unique in the system." As a physician and a law student with background in social work, she far surpasses the basic high school edu- cation requirement for the job. Eos said potential volunteers should have "some social work in their background... some degree of professionalism." She also said, "The training sessions are excellent. They're worth it even if you don't go though with the program. It's a good way to learn about the juvenile court system." CASA IS currently seeking volunteers, who must attend four judge, and the Department of Social Service. The sessions conclude with the specific skills of interviewing and report writing. Next, the volun- teers must interview with Harbison and undergo a routine computer check with the Michigan Law En- forcement Information Network in WOMEN IN THE MEDIA The 21st Annual Women's Weekend Friday, Keynote address, 8PM, RC Auditorium March 4: * Ms. Ruth Bayard Smith, Midwest Stringer for the Boston Globe " Followed by reception in Greene Lounge Saturday, Art Exhibits, noon-5PM, Room 124 & 126 March 5: * Exhibit of artworks by women in the EQ community " Advertising and Women: a photography exhibit * Forum, 3PM; a discussion with women from WCBN,.the Ann Arbor News, and the Michigan Daily a Films: "Working Girls," "Real Genius," and "Men" Sunday, March 6: Coffeehouse in the Halfway Inn, 2PM * A forum for women to sing, dance, play instruments, and read their writings. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND HELD IN EAST QUADRANGLE CALL 764-0618 FOR MORE INFORMATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SUMMER CAMPS OF CHAMPIONS iA.. FIVE GOOD REASONS TO BE A SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR: 1. 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