Japanese trade etalks continue WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. pnd Japanese negotiators, insisting that they were making progress, struggled yesterday to resolve final dlifferences on an unprecedented * greement attacking the huge trade imbalance between the two nations. U.S. officials said the two sides would meet again today in the hope pf wrapping up the talks, which are aimed at altering fundamental eco- nomic and business practices in both countries to help reduce America's huge $49 billion trade deficit with Japan. U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills denied that the extra negotiat- ing sessions indicated the talks had run into unexpected roadblocks. "There is no deadlock. We are making progress," she told reporters. But in a speech yesterday to a J.S. manufacturing group, Hills sounded a warning on the possible Consequences if Japan fails to agree to American demands to open its markets to more foreign goods. "There never has been a nation that benefited so greatly as the Japanese from the freedom to sell Ond invest in foreign markets," she said. "If the Japanese do not open their second largest market in the world, there will be enormous polit- * cal pressure to restrict those oppor- tunities that have given them so much. It will kill the goose that laid iheir golden egg." Both sides have a lot riding on the outcome of the current negotia- tions. The Japanese are anxious to stem a rising tide of anti-Japanese sentiment in their largest overseas market, while the Bush administra- tion is seeking ways to reduce Amer- ica's $45 billion trade deficit with Japan, nearly half of last year's total deficit. The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 5, 1990 -- Page 3 Task force meets to address, solve housing concerns She's got gas First-year engineering student Marie Powell captures propane gas in a flask for an experiment in Chem 125. Professor helps students become environmentalists by Megan McKenna by Gwen Shaffer Rental agents, members of the Ann Arbor Tenants' Union, stu- dents, and University housing offi- cials addressed housing issues at a public hearing last night for stu- dents, faculty and staff. Student concerns over a lack of low-income housing, protection of tenants' rights, and options for stu- dents choosing to live on campus were among the topics which the speakers discussed. The University's Housing Task Force sponsored the event. Resident Operation's Housing Program Director Edward Salowitz said the task force was formed last year,"to find out if there is enough housing and what the University is doing to contribute to the situation. We want students to talk to us." Racham graduate student Mary Ann Kerttula, a single mother who lives in Northwood Apartments, ex- pressed her anger over the five year time limit for residents of family housing. She also recommended housing be made more affordable by charging students according to a slid- ing scale based on income. Claudia Green, from the Ten- nant's Union, said, "I'm really glad to see the women from the single parent network. I think the Univer- sity could be doing more to provide low-income housing." Nicholas Roumal, an attorney with Student Legal Services, offered solutions to problems related to rental housing. "Students have come to me because of privacy invasions by their landlords." He cited a story of client who said she returned home to find the maintainance man asleep in her bed. He also suggested a cen- tral information center on campus housing be set up. In regards to recycling for north campus housing, Becky Driscol, who lives in Northwood Apart- Don't take things that aren't yours. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. So reads a T shirt created by several students in Peter Kaufman's Biology 106 class: "People, Plants and the Environment." The shirt is a result of an environmental action project for the class, part of what makes students more interested in this class than they might be in classes that utilize the ordinary "canned" format of lecture courses. Students said Kaufman, who they lovingly call "Doc," creates a lively and inspirational atmosphere for the class. He makes learning about botany, ecology and biology a memorable experience. For example, he sports a paper hat when teaching about recycling. Once he stomped on a loaf of Wonder bread to show his support for organic foods. "I never know what he's going to do," says LSA junior Adria Palombo. In honor of Earth Week, Kaufman has helped his students carry out environmental action projects of their own choosing so that they can discover how individuals can contribute to the solution of the problems discussed in class. "Many have changed their lifestyle and have more respect for the environment. They know they can change things themselves,' Kaufman said. First-year LSA student Josh Keidan asked the participants in his project to adopt a tree, for which they receive adoption papers, and become responsible for its care. Their responsibilities include talking to the tree, patting it and even giving it a hug. Other students successfully pressured several restaurants on S. University Ave. to stop using Styrofoam products. Another group planted trees. Kaufman's devotion to the environment may be catching. Students said his attitude spreads enthusiasm for taking an active part in overcoming environmental problems. He provides slides, tapes and handouts for the class and organizes field trips to his farm. "It's rare to find someone who enjoys teaching so much. He's sensational," said School of Education junior Jill Vermut. Mari Ziegler, facilitator for the class, emphasizes the positive nature of the class and "finding out what the power of a pair of hands can do." The class empowers students and helps them realize what they can do to help, she said. "It's a productive alternative to negative discouragement about the environmental problems the students have inherited," said Ziegler. Kaufman calls Biology 106 a "student's class." "They'll take it with them when the term is over," he said. Following his example, many students are willing to go out on a limb to contribute to change. While taking pictures of an oil refinery for a project on air-pollution, one student had her film taken away by security guards. "It's not whether you choose to chain yourself to an oak tree or write letters to your senator, but about believing in something and acting upon it," said Ziegler. Driscoll ments, told the panel she has "noticed a need for for greater recy- cling," specifically more than one pick-up center and more student or- ganization. Alice Lloyd Building Director Mark Kaplan spoke of the advan- tages for students enrolled in the Pi- lot Program, which, like East Quad's Residential College holds classes in the residence hall. "Students are able to carry their conversations from the classroom into the elevator, and into the cafete- ria," he said. Thatcher moves to THE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today Meetings Socially Active Latino Student Association - 7:30 p.m. in Angell Hall Rm. 221 Earth Day Organizing Com- mittee - meeting at 7 p.m. in Room 1040 Dana Bldg. Michigan Video Yearbook - meeting at 7 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Union Amnesty International - cam- pus group meeting 6 p.m. MLB 2012 UM Cycling - team meeting and rollers riding 6 p.m. in the Sports Coliseum Ann Arbor Libertarian League - meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Dominick's Palestine Solidarity Committee Meeting - meeting at 7:30°p.m. at the International Center Tagar - meeting at 8 p.m. at Hillel (67 Trees) University Students Against Cancer (USAC) - meeting at 6 p.m. in Union 1209; new officers report at 5:30 p.m. Jewish Peace Lobby - meeting with elections at 7:30 p.m. at Hillel Speakers "Evolution of the Sharing of Food Bonanzas with Strangers in Ravens" - Bernd Heinrich speaks at 4 p.m. in the 3rd Floor E. Lecture Room of Rackham "Empire Builders" - a colloquium from 2-5 p.m.in 1524 Rackham Lee Smith - the author will be reading from her fiction at 5 p.m. in Lorch Auditorium Kavousi Excavations in Crete - Leslie Day speaks from noon- 1 p.m. in Room 4009 Natural Science Museum "The Soul and the Social Order" - Kenneth Leech Floor Commons of the MLB Joseph Sax - speaking at 7p.m. in 250 Hutchins Hall for the Environmental Law Society Furthermore Women's Club Lacrosse -_ practice 4-6 p.m. in the Coliseum (5th and Hill) Northwalk - the north campus night time walking service runs from 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in Bursley 2333 or call 763-WALK Safewalk - the night time safety walking service runs from 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in UGLi 102 or call 936-1000 ECB Peer Writing Tutors - peer writing tutors available for help on papers 7-11 p.m. in the Angell/Haven and 611 Church St. computing centers Free Tutoring - for all lower level science and engineering classes 7-11 p.m. UGLi 207 Don Pasquale - Gaetano Donizetti's opera will be performed at 8 p.m. in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre; tickets are $10, $7, and $5 for students with I.D. To Kill A Mockingbird - the movie will be followed by a discussion re-examininng men's roles in cinema at 7 p.m. in Room 126 East Quad Birdy - the film will be screened at 8 and 10:15 p.m. at Hillel McCoy Turner - performing two shows at 8 and 10 p.m. at The Ark Michigras - Battle of the Bands at 8 p.m. in the U-Club; arts and crafts 10 a.m.-6 p.m. the Union Mall, Pond and Anderson Rooms; Residence Hall competition at 6 p.m. in the Union Kuenzel Room "An Introduction to Siddha Meditation" - a workshop at 7 p.m. at the Siddha Meditation Center of Ann Arbor (315 W. reduce 0o LONDON (AP) - Recognizing it is in serious political trouble, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's government has moved to blunt the impact of its unpopular new local government tax. But even though the so-called poll tax has provoked protest and a demonstration that turned into a riot Saturday, the government shows no sign of backing down. Instead, Thatcher is taking a gamble that she can make the tax palatable by the mid-1992 deadline for the next election. And that, even close aides acknowledge, is an uncer- tain prospect. On Tuesday, Environment Secre- tary Chris Patten ordered 20 high- spending local authorities to impose lower taxes and cut their budgets for the current fiscal year. He said the move would reduce the bills of 4 million people by $50-$160 a year. The tax that took affect April 1 averages $592 a person a year, about one-third higher than the government target. It must be paid by most of the 38 million adult Britons. Previ- ously, only some 12 million prop- erty owners paid local government taxes. 11 tax rate But the immediate effect of Nit ten's "capping" of the high-spenders was to exacerbate the controversy. The opposition Labor Party wad angered that no authorities ruled ty Thatcher's Conservative Party weie on the list. The targeted authorities claimed they would have to cut services afnd accused the government of being vindictive. Some threatened to fight the measure in court. Patten, who is in charge of the tax, is dropping hints of further fine- tuning. But Thatcher says she will not abandon the community charge, as the tax is officially called. ' Paintings recovered in Miami drug bust DETROIT (AP) - Four 17th century oil paintings went back on display yesterday at the Detroit Insti- tute of Arts, nearly eight years after they were stolen and used as drug collateral, museum and FBI officials said. "They are not the greatest trea- sures in the museum collection, but some of them were very popular," DIA Director Samuel Sachs said dur- ing a news conference. All were re- turned in good condition and will be displayed together indefinitely, he said. The oils were stolen May 28, 1982 from a storage room while the museum's Dutch and Flemish exhi- bition area was being renovated, oCLEATS pMve)s ar1 WOMeVS, * Soccer * Sofftball * Field Hockey * Lacrosse Sachs said. The museum will return the $310,000 insurance settlement it received after the thefts, he said, de- clining to estimate the work's cur- rent value. The paintings were recovered be- tween Dec. 7 and Jan. 19 in Miami as part of an undercover drug inves- tigation, Special Agent John An- thony said from the FBI's Detroit of- fice. Word of their recovery was de- layed because of the continuing in- vestigation, he said. "We believe the original motive (for the thefts) was to use these paintings as collateral in a major co- caine shipment from Miami to De- troit," Anthony said. The FBI has identified several suspects, he said without elaborating. .,.. UM News in ,The-Daily ?64-0552 Food Buys