The Michigan Daily- Monday, March 2,1992 - Page 3 Bush, Buchanan backers face off I Women of color forum tackles racism, sexism. WASHINGTON (AP) - The sizzling battle within the Republican Party heated up yes- terday with one of President Bush's prominent supporters ac- cusing challenger Patrick Buchanan of flirting with fascism. The' charge by former Education Secretary William Bennett came as Bush and Buchanan campaigned in Georgia for that state's critical primary tomorrow. The campaign became more vitriolic during the past week as Buchanan accused the adminis- tration of investing in pornogra- phy and Bush called his chal- lenger "a disappointment to all Americans" for opposing the Persian Gulf war. Bush supporters insist the president will be the party's nom- inee and many of Buchanan's conservative backers have con- ceded he has little chance of wresting the nomination from the incumbent. But these conservatives see the race as a battle for the future of the Republican Party, with Buchanan forcing Bush to move to the right and then emerging as leader of a resurgent conservative movement. Bennett, appearing on ABC- TV's "This Week with David Brinkley," was asked whether he agreed with commentators who have suggested that Buchanan's restrictive immigration views are a kind of fascism. "I think that Pat certainly flirts with it ... it being fascism," Bennett replied. "Pat has a mighty heart ... but I am very disappointed with the character and quality of the ap- proach he is making," said Bennett, who served with Buchanan in the Reagan admin- istration and went to the same high school in Washington, D.C. He added Bush "has to stand up and fight for conservatives" and that some of the president's advisers have unwisely conceded conservative votes to Buchanan. White House Chief of Staff Samuel Skinner, interviewed on NBC-TV's "Meet the Press," said he believed many Buchanan sup- porters were "expressing some kind of frustration" and were "not really serious Buchanan voters." "When conservatives look at the record of George Bush, they will see a very conservative record," Skinner said. "It might not be quite as conservative as they would like in some areas, but it is a very conservative record." South Carolina Gov. Carroll Campbell, in Atlanta tocampaign for Bush, appeared on CBS-TV's "Face the Nation" and said Buchanan, in his appeal for votes, was inaccurately portraying the South as reactionary and isolationist. "We are not talking about building a wall around America," Campbell said. "We are talking about taking our place in the world." Buchanan has assailed Bush has an internationalist and has waged an "America First" campaign. MOLLY STEVENS/Daily High school students play the jury as University law students argue cases in mock trials which took place at the Law Quad yesterday. Soviet nuke disposal to cost West blions LONDON (AP) - Disposing of warheads containing hundreds of tons of radioactive plutonium and enriched uranium presents problems that may linger for centuries, particularly in the former Soviet Union. The warheads would be a prize for terrorists or Third World coun- tries hoping to build a nuclear bomb. Thomas Cochran, a senior scien- tist at the National Resources Defense Council, a Washington arms-control organization, said the most important thing the former Soviets must do is disable the war- heads to avoid accidental explosions. One possibility is removing the radioactive gas tritium, a component 'A 40-year obsession with constructing nuclear weapons cannot be erased in a few months, or even a few years.' -William Walker Sussex University fellow by Christopher Scherer Daily Staff Reporter Women of color no longer want to be labelled as Mexican mothers of 10 children, Squaws who walks 10 paces behind their husbands or Aunt Jemima, said keynote speaker Valorie Johnson at last Friday's ca- reer conference coordinated by the Woman of Color Task Force. Approximately 700 women at- tended the 10th annual conference which opened with a speech by Johnson, Director of Native American Services in Lansing. Although Johnson said she was addressing the audience as a unified group of women, she stressed the need to "celebrate that diversity be- cause we are not one dimensional." She said women of color are disproportionately affected by social problems such as abuse and sexism. Ir response to these problems, Johnson stressed the need for collectivism. Johnson concluded by showing the audience a "dream catcher" - a circular ring adorned with feathers and a net which, according to leg- end, catches good dreams - as a way for women of color to begin realizing their dreams. The conference sponsored work- shops throughout the day including "Women of Color in Higher Education: Double Jeopardy." University administrators Jacina Davis and Pamala Roberts headed the workshop which discussed the problems women of color face with sexism and racism. Davis said she does not believe women of color will be adequately represented in the workforce due to problems such as budget constraints. "The women of color are dispropor- tionately represented (in- the University's work force)," she said. "My main concern is the quality of life for the people of color. When we change the quality of life we will have a more productive and happier work force and that has to come from the top," Roberts said. Susan Taylor, Essence magazine editor in chief, closed the conference 'My main concern is the quality of life for the people of color. When we change the quality of life we will have a more productive and happier work force and that has to come from the top.' - Pamala Roberts University administrator speaking about the problems facing women of color and society today. She said an individual - not the government - must make changes to further women of color. "There is no person on earth who does not have challenges," she said. "We have the capacity to overcome any challenges we have to face." Conference co-chair Monica Johnson said she was very pleased to see so many women of color attend- ing the conference. "I would like to see, on the University campus, a network (of women) as a voice for us on current issues that need to be addressed by the University," she said. University administrator Beverly Myers said the conference would help women of color when they re- turned to the workplace. "(There is an) empowering feeling to be a part of the activity when people of color are involved. The feeling of isolation is removed." Although the problems also apply to the United States, the situation is worse for its former adversary, which is financially strapped and must deal with an arsenal Western experts estimate at 34,000 warheads. "A 40-year obsession with con- structing nuclear weapons cannot be erased in a few months, or even a few years," said William Walker, a senior fellow at Sussex University who is helping compile a world in- ventory of uranium and plutonium. "It's going to cost billions of dollars which the Russians cannot afford," he said. "Much of it will have to come from the West.'' of many modern bombs that decays rapidly, said Matthew Bunn, associ- ate director of the Arms Control Association, a Washington think tank. The quickest and cheapest way is to pull the fusing and firing mech- anism out, said Professor John Simpson, director of the Mountbatten Center for International Studies at the University of Southampton. "But that can always be re- placed," he said. "So, technically, one of the questions that must be faced is: Is there a way to quickly and safely disable the weapon? At the moment, there is no answer." Detroit Summer '92 aims to rebuild, educate Republican Presidential candidate Pat Buchanan speaks to a group f third-grade Sunday School students at the Mt. Paran Church of God in Atlanta yesterday. Correction Due to an editing error, part of former Attorney General Edwin Meese's speech was incorrectly printed in the Feb. 21 Daily. Meese did not criticize the University of Michigan's Interim Policy on Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment, but rather university speech codes in general. A quote from him should have read: "They violate free inquiry and free ex- pression at universities." TTHEST What's happening in Ann Arbor today by Laura Adderley Daily Staff Reporter Planning has begun for Detroit Summer '92 - a program aimed at rebuilding Detroit's infrastructure. National Greens, a grassroots or- ganization comprised of more than 350 local groups around the country, is responsible for organizing Detroit Summer '92. Byran Chambers, a Detroit Summer '92 organizer, said the pro- gram is vital because the quality of Detroit's facilities is declining rapidly. "Detroit is on the leading edge of decline; the future is now." The three-week program is a combination of field work in Detroit neighborhoods rebuilding homes, renovating buildings and gardening and a series of "freedom building" workshops. Chambers said he views the pro- gram as "a form of empowerment as well as a form of education and un- derstanding. It's going to be on a multiracial, multicultural basis." Workshops will emphasize the history and political economy of Detroit, environmental racism, non- violence training and cultural activi- ties such as poetry readings, plays and dances. Roberto Mendoza - the author of a paper entitled "Stop the War on Young People of Color" - was re- sponsible for suggesting Detroit Summer '92. National Greens adopted his idea last summer at its national convention. Bunyan Bryant, another program organizer and University associate professor of natural resources, said the key to the program's success will be getting students involved in re- building Detroit neighborhoods. "I think that at the University of Michigan, where we have some of the best and brightest students in the world and incredible resources, why can't we get some of those resources into Detroit to help rebuild it?" he asked. "Detroit in some respects reminds me very much of a Third World country. People get excited about going to Third World Central America; I wonder why we can't get people excited about going to Third World country U.S.A.," Bryant added. Chambers said one of the basic aims of Detroit Summer '92 is making people more aware of urban decay and getting people - espe- cially students - involved who may otherwise remain ignorant of the problems that exist in cities like Detroit. "It's an act of allegiance, showing that we're all together. It's a learning endeavor, too. Maybe the people aren't aware of it in the suburbs; they can take this message back, Chambers said. Meetings UM Asian American Student Coalition MLB, rm. 2114, 7:30 p.m. Comedy Company, writers mtg, new writers welcome, UAC offices, 2105 Michigan Union, 7:30 p.m. Environmental Action (ENACT), weekly mtg, 1Q40 School of Natural Resources, 7 p.m. Ethnic Greek Dancing Club, 2209 Michigan Union,, 7:30 p.m. Public Relations Student Society of America (PASSA), mtg, 2050 Frieze Building, 5:00. Recycle UM, mass mtg, 2520 School of Natural Resources, 6:30 p.m. Society for the Advancement of Environmental Education, 1046 School of Natural Resources, 7:30 p.m. Take Back the Night, weekly mtg, Michigan League, check desk for rm, 7 p.m. U of M Sorin-Ryu Karate-Do Club, weekly meeting, CCRB Martial Arts rm, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Speakers "Oxidative-Heme Degradation - The Inorganic Chemistry of Bruises", Professor Alan Balch. 1650 Chemistry Buidling, 4:00 p.m. Furthermnre by 102 UGLi or call 936-1000. Also, extended hours: Sun-Thurs 1-3 a.m. Stop by Angell Hall Computing Center or call763-4246. Northwalk, North Campus nighttime team walking service. Sun- Thur 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Stop by 2333 Bursley or call 763-WALK. U-M Taekwondo Club, Monday workout. CCRB Martial Arts Rm. 2275, 6:30-8:30 p.m. U of M Ninjitsu Club, practice, I-M Bldg, wrestling rm, 7-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Department of Parks and Recreation, registration for Over 30 Hockey Leagues, Spring Science Day Camp, and Spring Pioneer Living Day Camp. Girl Scout Cookie Booths, Baits I, Barbour, Bursley, Couzens, East Quad, South Quad, West Quad, 4:30-7 p.m. ECB Peer Writing Tutors. Angell/Mason Computing Center, 7- 11 p.m. Stress and Time Management, Consultations with peer counselors available, 3100 Michigan Union, 2- 4 p.m. Undergraduate Psychology Department, Undergraduate psychology advising, walk-in or appointment, K-108 West Quad, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Guild House Campus Ministry, discussion group, Women's Book Police nab man in steam tunnels A man set off an intrusion alarm at Rackham while breaking into the tunnel system beneaththesUniversity yesterday at 4:30 a.m. Responding officers apprehended the man, but released him pending a warrant. Drugs stolen from 'U' eye center Several tablets of the drugs Halcyon and Diazepam were taken from the Kellogg Eye Center Friday. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has no suspects. Police re- ports describe the drugs as artificial hormones that can cause extreme side effects. Psychiatric patients escape from 'U' unit Two patients of the University Adolescent Psychiatric Care Unit es- caped Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. The pa- tients had obtained passes to a vend- ing machine area in the hospital and used the opportunity to escape. They were apprehended three hours later by DPS officers as they walked down Observatory St. Community Center robbed The Packard Community Center was broken into early Tuesday morning. A VCR and some money was taken. The suspect(s) first at- tempted to gain entry to the building through by the front door. When this failed, the suspect(s) then removed the fan from an air duct and entered the building. The police have no suspects. Ann Arbor visitor threatened A guest at the Residence Inn was threatened with a snub nose revolver while leaving the hotel last Monday. The suspect put the gun to the vic- tim's head and demanded money, but the victim returned to the hotel lobby before being harmed. He then called the police. Man assaults woman on campus A woman walking on North University near State St. was the victim of assault and battery last Saturday night. She was asked by the suspect whether she was married, and when she refused to respond the suspect spit at the victim and punched her. A man who witnessed the events interceded to assist the victim, and the suspect then threat- ened both the victim and her protec- tor with a knife. Flasher shocks Ann Arbor Public Library A flasher has harassed two sepa- rate woman at the Ann Arbor Public Library. On Feb. 18 a man picked two separate female victims and po- sitioned himself across from them at reading desks. The man then pulled down his pants. The suspect left the library before police could appre- hend him, but one victim claims she can identify him. Television stolen from Markley A television was stolen from a student's room in Mary Markley Hall last Saturday. The DPS officers who responded have no suspects. Man holds-up local convenience store The Hop In on Stadium street was the scene of a hold up 3:15 a.m. February 21. The suspect entered the store and told the clerk he had a gun. The suspect than hit the clerk and escaped the store with $15. --byBenDeci Daily Crime Reporter THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO BECOMING A NURSE IN THE ARMY. And they're both repre- sented by the insignia you wear as a member of the Army Nurse -.: Corns. The ecduceus on the left If / I ,I 1 I