The University hospitals are going to run an $11 million surplus this year - and pay every employee a $2,500 bonus. How? The M-Share program has cut costs and boosted quality. There may be a few strings when attending a concert given by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Daily writer Roger Hsia gets in tune with this local performance group. Both the men's and women's soccer teams took on Schoolcraft College last night in games that weren't just for kicks. Today Continued sun; High 66, Low 42 Tomorrow Clouds, milder; High 74, Low 48 One hundred two years of editorial freedom .tz Vl I I g ,IN.3brMcia -Tus ,Octber1, 192p1992TheMic ia Dily I Research cap may ecost U-M $8.5M by Karen Sabgir Daily Administration Reporter The U-M may lose up to $8.5 million before it comes to agreement with the federal government on a new rate for indirect cost recovery for research-related funds. Since the U-M was investigated one year ago by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for incorrectly charging the govern- ment for research-related costs, a flat rate has been set for reimbursement of administrative costs. The univer- siis still bargaining for a higher rate on costs related to space. Walter Harrison, executive direc- tor for university relations, said the U-M is currently in the process of negotiating a new figure. This money, which will be reimbursed by the government, covers costs that are indirectly related to research. The previous rate for the U-M was 57 percent. HHS's newly-imposed rate is 47.2 percent. "Until it's negotiated we could lose $8.5 million - if it lasts all year," Harrison said. He noted that this figures to about $1 million for every point the rate fell. But Harrison said he doubts ne- gotiations will take the whole year. "At some point we'll have to as- sess how much it will hurt us ... but we'll probably lose $3-8 million," he said. Alan Steiss, director of the Division of Research Development and Administration, said a team of auditors is currently visiting differ- ent parts of campus, reviewing data, See BILLING, Page 2 Lansing votes to amend '90 abortion law Ann Arbor Police Chief Douglas Smith discusses personal safety with community members at Eberwhite Elementary School last night Poli'c discuss Monday's rape ithcomunt by Lauren Dermer Daily Government Reporter Michigan's legislature over- whelmingly approved an amendment to a law requiring parental consent for underage abortions yesterday, af- ter a judge ruled the law unconstitutional this summer. The law, the Parental Rights Restoration Act, was passed in September 1990. It requires that an unmarried woman under the age of 18 receive written permission from a parent, legal guardian or judge be- fore getting an abortion, unless the abortion is performed pursuant to a "medical emergency." But legislators were forced back to the table in August when Michigan Circuit Judge Phillip Schaefer ruled a portion of the law unconstitutional. Schaefer struck the law down on grounds that the definition of "emergency" as stated by the bill violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Michigan Constitution. Members of the State House voted in favor of changing that definition, 69-35. The original bill stated that an "emergency" means a situation in which continuation of the teenager's pregnancy would create "an imme- diate threat and grave risk to the life of the minor, as certified in writing by a physician." Under the amended form of the law, an emergency situation meriting an abortion without parental consent will be extended to include not only a risk of death, but also the risk of permanent bodily damage. Listed below are the changes to the judicial bypass provision of Michigan's parental consent law approved yesterday: Original Draft: "...a situation in which continua- tion of the pregnancy of the minor would create an immedi- ate threat and grave risk to the life of the minor, as certified in writing by a physician." Amendment: "...that condition which, on the basis of a physician's good faith clinical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of a pregnant woman as to necessi- tate an immediate abortion of that woman's pregnancy to avert her death, or for which a delay in performing an abortion will create serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.". A "medical emergency" will now include a situation "for which a de- lay in performing an abortion will create a serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function." The woman's medical condition must be determined by a physician. Although the definition of an emergency was the only language in the law ruled unconstitutional, dis- cussion on the house floor returned to deep-seeded questions about abortion. State Rep. Greg Pitoniac (D- Taylor) said the two-hour discussion of the amendment turned into an "all See CONSENT, Page 2 by Erin Einhorn Daily Crime Reporter Community members from the areas surrounding Eberwhite Woods - where a 47-year-old woman was brutally raped and beaten Monday morning - packed an elementary school gym last night to question investigators and voice their concerns. Many parents - afraid for their personal safety and the safety of their children - came seeking more information about the crime. Others came to express anger and say they will refuse to be chased from public parks by fear. "It's unfortunate that it takes something like this to happen to get people together to talk about crime in the community," said Douglas Smith, Chief of the Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD). "But I would like to focus on this particu- lar crime and learn from it." Police distributed crime preven- tion information packets and an- swered questions about the investi- gation, seeking input from the community. "This is the highest priority on all of our lists right now," Smith said. "We're trying to find out who was in the neighborhood ... and we. want to know if anybody was out and about and may have seen this individual." The victim - who is in stable condition at the U-M Hospitals - frequented the Eberwhite Woods park where she walked her dog ev- ery morning, said AAPD Sgt. Thomas Caldwell . She crossed the path of her at- tacker, he said, who turned around' grabbed the victim and punched her in the face, beating her severely before raping her. Caldwell said she lay uncon- scious for three hours in the woods See RAPE, Page 2 I .Perot may re-enter race, but it won't make a difference by Hope Calati Daily Government Reporter While Ross Perot looms on the edge of the presidential race, it appears unlikely that he will have a major impact on the results. DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS When Perot dropped out of the race in *July, his support was solidified and widespread. But his withdrawal had a marked effect on even his most loyal sup- porters - leaving them confused, disaffected and angry. U-M Political Science Prof. Michael Traugott said he doubts Perot supporters would take up the cause again. "I think that there are a lot of broken- hearted Perot supporters who won't come Consultants, a public-policy research firm, back, a lot of these so-called Reagan said Perot could draw votes away from both Democrats," Traugott said. Bush and Clinton, depending on the turnout. The Perot phenomenon that caught on Ruff predicted that if Perot gets less than when he was thrust on to the political scene 10 percent of the vote, he would draw most list spring ended promptly. No longer can he strongly from Bush. If Perot receives be- be looked upon as the first electable third tween 10 and 20 percent of the vote, both party candidate in a generation. candidates would feel the effects of his According to a poll of Michigan voters candidacy. administered earlier this week, Perot would And if Perot gains more than 20 percent gain 20.9 percent of the vote. Clinton re- of the vote, he "strikes a chord that he is an ceived 39.6 percent and Bush 32.2 percent. alternative to Clinton as the change agent," "Whatever strength Perot has coming into Ruff said. the election will decline until the election," As Perot contemplates his run, it seems said Michigan State University Prof. David increasingly likely that he will not go full- Rohde. force with his campaign should he re-enter, Craig Ruff, president of Public Sector choosing instead to target his efforts in states he is most likely to impact the outcome. "If he runs a targeted campaign in Texas and Florida, he would probably hurt Bush primarily," Traugott said. Perot still enjoys some core support. Despite his image, which is tarnished in the eyes of some, committed supporters continue to press for his re-entry. Susan Esser, the Michigan delegate to United We Stand, America, said the 300 del- egates who attended a statewide conference in Lansing this month voted unanimously to support a Perot campaign. "We want to vote for him for president," Esser said. The group has 12,000 volunteers on its database, Esser said. Yesterday the group began calling representatives from the 16 Michigan congressional districts to gauge the support for a renewed Perot candidacy. Still, Perot is more likely to limp into election day than gallop. Michigan Bush-Quayle spokesperson David Bertram doubts the force of the Perot constituency. "We've seen a lot of his volun- teers go their different ways. I don't know if there's that much of his support base left," Bertram said. Bob Dryden, a Perot volunteer from Farmington, Mich., who was answering phones at the Michigan headquarters yester- day said, "They want him to do it right now. They don't want him to wait until tomorrow See PEROT, Page 2 State Theatre to reopen doors in Oct. with discount shows by David Carrel Coming soon - another theater near you. Beginning Oct. 31 the State Theatre, above Urban Outfitters, will be drawing its curtains and reopening its doors. The fifty-year old theater, which has been vacant for the last three years, will feature second-run films at discount prices. Billie Spurlin, vice president of Aloha Entertainment - which has .- .A hu haaa -:nA "PA a:- proximity to campus. "The State Theatre is an attrac- tive market, as close- to being on campus as you can be," he said. The new renovations is high- lighted by the $60,000 restoration of the neon marquee in front of the theater. Inside, Aloha Entertainment plans to blend the original 1940s- style elegance of the theater with a modern tropical theme of palm trees and neon lights. 9r :..h : narin : ar:ltiseha Ahpt- Quayle: Free trade to benefit U S M. U.S., Mich. DETROIT (AP) - Vice President Dan Quayle stumped for free trade and passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement at a manufacturing exposition yester- day. Quayle told a crowd of about 300 attending the Made In America For The World exposition at Cobo Hall the United States "must travel the road of open markets and not the road of nrotectionism ... and adont Quayle The exposition, sponsored by Society of Manufacturing Engineers. HEATHER M UVMjIW8IY