it6Fa Un7 1ht: Mostly cloudy, i near 40-- orrow: Decreasing idiness, low in 20s. Friday March 15, 1996 One hundredfve years of editorialfreedom 1-CC 1a1 nV %uchanan speaks to hie Daily Republican presi-( ential hopeful Pat 3uchanan spoke v* h The Michigan yyesterday dur- amtpaign tour. Buchanan trails GOP ront-runner Sen. Bob Dole by 671 del- gates, yet remains in the race. Speaking at two locations in antici- ation of the state's Tuesday primary, 3uchanan said he is inthe campaign for he long haul, looking toward the San )iego convention in August. See interview on page 13. GOP rallies point to primary Midwest values mark Dole's ichg By Megan Schimpf Daily News Editor AUBURN HILLS - Sen. Bob Dole 1 (R-Kan.) brought a message of Mid- western values and issues to Michigan yesterday, kicking off his Midwestern campaign swing in advance ofTuesday's Republican presidential primaries. "It's not a game - you can't let your eyes glaze over. It's real," Dole said of dent Clinton. He detailed a list of pro- grams passed by Congress - from a balanced budget to a tax credit for chil- dren -that Clinton has vetoed. "The list goes on and on," Dole said. "We came up with an idea on vetoing. "We're going to veto Bill Clinton in November 1996." The rally, which was open to the public, was attended by Haden employ- ees and people from the com- orbes leaves race, endorses Dole bid After spending nore than $30 residential cam- pn, publishing t Steve Forbes dropped out of the GOP nomination race yesterday and threw his support to Bob Dole. Forbes had ° s amassed 76 delegates and faken one state, Arizona, before Dole swept "Su- per Tuesday" last week, all but clinch- i he nomination. Forbes championed the idea of a national flat tax and had previously said that he would stay in the race until its finish. politics and govern- ment. "You can get out your pencil and figure out how it affects you. "That's what this is about - a funda- mental change in American politics." Dole spoke at a rally at Haden inc., an industrial manu- facturing plant, fol- lowing a short tour. Immediately after. A CA "That's what this is about - a fundamental change in American politics," - Sen. Bob Dole GOP presidential hopeful munity. Many high school stu- dents also came. Dole verbally embraced the crowd and at- tempted to re- store some of the faith that has been lost in gov- ernment. "One vote can JONATHAN LURIE/Daily Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Bob Dole speaks to supporters at a campaign stop yesterday in Auburn Hills, Mich. MiChigan governor supports front-runner In Washington yesterday, Gov. John ;ler pledged his support for Sen. Bob Dole's presidential campaign. Engler's endorsement came five days before Michigan's Republican primary. The governor has been rumored to be one of the leading contendors for a GOP vice pr'esidential spot, but Dole has not indicated who he will chose should he win the Republican nomination. Buchanan visits Taylor, talks trade By Stephanie Jo Klein Daily Staff Reporter TAYLOR - Republican presidential hopeful Pat Buchanan charged into the downriver area yesterday morn- ing in "The Go Pat Go Express," stopping his entourage of buses for a brief visit to Walt Industries, a manufacturer of metal parts for Harley Davidson motorcycles. As news media crowded around, the candidate walked with a sparse crowd of supporters in a tour of the plant. Sparks flew from the machines and gears roared as Buchanan stepped gingerly around the large machinery, stopping sev- eral times to speak with workers. Buchanan looked at a model motorcycle made with local parts. "This is a thing of beauty in the industrial age," he said. "It has American written all over it." William Bennett, a young plant worker from Taylor, said he enjoyed seeing the candidate interacting with the public. "He seems like a pretty nice guy," he said, adding that he plans to vote for Buchanan in the Tuesday primary. Not all of the plant workers were as supportive of Buchanan's campaign. Charles Chase, a 60-year-old machinist, said he works two jobs to support his wife and two daughters. "I just disagree with anyone who says it's all for the rich man and not for the poor," Chase said. Once Buchanan took off his safety glasses and stepped into the press area, the small crowd of supporters began to chant Ichiga rimary ELIZABETH LIPPMAN/Daily Pat Buchanan and his wife share a motorcycle at the Harley- Davidson plant in Taylor yesterday. for him, while he was posing in front of two large Harley Davidson motorcycles. Buchanan made a brief speech illuminating his plans in Michigan, particularly emphasizing trade issues. The auto industry, he said, faces a $53-billion deficit. "If(Japan has) a $60-billion trade surplus, I will reduce the Japanese quota (of imported cars) year by year by year until we have the same advantage in their market that they have with ours," he asserted. Buchanan said he would forcefully approach Japanese Prime Minister Hashimoto and say "This is what we plan to do unless you give us better access to your trade markets." See BUCHANAN, Page 13 Dole spoke at a former Battle Creek hospital where he spent two years recov- ering following a World War II injury. He called America "the greatest force for good the world has ever known," and said he wants to help the country move forward together. "That's what America is about - one America. One America. Black America. White America. Hispanic America. Urban or rural,disabled, what- ever. We are one America," he said. The likely GOP nominee did not speculate on a running mate. Dole said he had not spoken to mul- timillionaire Steve Forbes, who with- drew from the race yesterday after- noon. With a commanding lead in the delegate count over main challenger Pat Buchanan, Dole appeared to take the helm of the Republican Party. "As Republicans, our mission now is to close ranks and unite behind the nomi- nee. Bob Dole will be the nominee. There is no doubt about that," Dole said to loud cheers from the audience, using his now- trademark third-person reference. Dole, who has 75 percent of the del- egates needed fer nomination, took the opportunity to launch attacks at Presi- make a differ- ence. Your vote is important," he said. "I'm very optimistic about the future. I love America as you love America." The workers responded with loud applause when Dole spoke on free trade and industrial jobs. He included a refer- ence to Buchanan, who he later called "the candidate who will remain name- less." Buchanan has said he would con- struct a wall along the U.S.-Mexicc border to curb illegal immigration. Dole said his trade policy is "not building a wall around this country. It's creating morejobs, more opportunities. That's what I believe this campaign is all about." He criticized Clinton for not ad- equately enforcing trade laws, again bringing cheers. "In a Dole administration, I will under- score the need to make certain jobs are not siphoned off to other countries," he said. Michelle Mott, a high school senior from Novi, came with her government class. She will vote for the first time in the primary. "You have the feeling of knowing you're part of something happening in the country," she said. "We're the future See DOLE, Page 13 '96 For a preview of Michigan 's Demo- cratic caucus and Republican primary, including Ann Arbor voting statistics, information onpollingsites andan evalu- ation of the 1996 race, seepage 14. Regents hold annual meeting in Dearborn Back to the The Midwest first-round NCAA tournament ames continue today. o: No. 7-seed Michigan vs. No. 10- seed Texas When: Approximately 10:30 tonight James Nichols, brother of accused Oklahoma bomber Terry Nichols, speaks last night at Dominick's. Nichols discusses bomb trial, alleges violation ights By Jodi Cohen and Jeff Eldridge IDaily Staff Reporters DEARBORN-The University Board of Regents' annual meeting at the satellite campus yesterday included a series of presentations. Among them: an assortment of gifts for Re- gent Andrea Fischer Newman (R-Ann Arbor) and thenewest member of her family. Newman, who gave birth to son David Francis last week, received a box of University-related gifts, including a child- sized football and a small baseball cap, all wrapped in Michigan paper. Newman used the occasion to praise University Hospitals. where David was born last Thursday. "Anybody having a baby ought to have it in the new (hospital) wing," Newman said. "It's beautiful. It's like going to the Ritz-Carlton for a couple of days." During his opening remarks, President James Duderstadt also recognized Executive Vice President and Chief Finan- cial Officer Farris Womack, who announced Tuesday that he will step down from his position Dec. 31. Womack said he wants to return to teaching full-time at the School of Educa- tion. "The solid financial standing the University has now is largely credited to him," said Regent Daniel Horning (R- Grand Haven). Executive Vice President for Research Homer Neal thanked Womack for other reasons. "I am extremely indebted to him for committing to stay on board with us during the transition," Neal said. In January, the regents chose Neal to serve as University interim presi- dent until they select the ,t president. Neal gave a presentation on the University's intellectual property policies. Neal described the presentation as "a preliminary discussion of some recommendations we'll be State's research schools plan to work together By Jodi Cohen Daily Staff Reporter DEARBORN -- In the spirit of cooperation among the state's re- search institutions, University Presi- dent James Duderstadt and the lead- ers of Michigan State University and Wayne State University sent a letter to Gov. John Engler yesterday in reaction to the proposed budget appropriations. "That budget that has been pre- sented to the governor is a very favorable one for higher education," Duderstadt said at yesterday's Uni- versity Board of Regents meeting. Prior to the meeting, Duderstadt had met with MSU President M. Peter McPherson and Wayne State President David Adamady to write a letter stating their intention to work together instead of competing for state funds. Duderstadt said the at least 4- percent increase to all public schools across the state is one positive fea- ture of the "watershed" proposal. By Ann Stewart Daily Staff Reporter The brother of alleged Oklahoma bombing ac- complice Terry Nichols accused the U.S. govern- ment of violating the Constitution in a speech last night at an Ann Arbor meeting of the Libertarian Party. "This trial is about the defendents and their right to a fair trial and an impartial trial," James Nichols said. fringed upon. I thought he had a story to tell," said James Hudler, founder and current vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County. Nichols said he was in favor of the Libertarian Party, because the party maintains that the Consti- tution should be strictly followed and the powers of government very limited. "The Libertarian Party more reflects the politi- cal philosophy of our founding fathers," said Nichols, a rural farmer from near Decker. I 1! I