Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 12, 1979)
IV ' , ' ' ' ' ' " . -.' ' . . , .. - . j,..!..!'.,,-. s-i !, -itui, niiffeV ,t ii .. i 1 -y ..i., m , n ,. ,,-1,1, , ,1lf ; ! r -i - nin nr ii 'mi mm -i r -m i n l i'i iifrn 1 I " -r " r wv.-,.i t-..a ,i: iiMlttMiiintllii mlfci page 2 daily nebraskan monday, february 12, 1979 Iran embroiled in civil war as armed forces battle Tehran, Iran -Mutinous pro-Khomeini air force cadets supported by armed civilians battled the elite Imperial Guard Saturday in a virtual civil war that en gulfed much of eastern Tehran. Hospitals reported at least 64 dead and 325 wounded. )o datelines Dozens of U.S. military advisers had to be airlifted out of Farahabad air base in east Tehran, the center of the clashes. The fighting, the bloodiest here in five months, seemed to dispell any notions of unity among Iran's armed forces in the face of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's bid to oust the shah-appointed government of Prime Minister Shahpour Bakhtiar. Strikes and rioting forced the shah to leave Iran in mid-January and he is now in Morocco. U.S. China trade Washington The Commerce Depart ment warned Saturday that "unjus tified euphoria" over the prospect of U.S. trade with China could lead to mistaken decisions by government and business of ficials in this country. The potential for trade with China is much less than many people believe, the department said. Predictions that China could import as much as $200 billion from Western nations by 1985 are unrealistic, primarily because China will lack the resources to pay for them, he added. Damage by farmers Washington-Officials estimate it will cost more than $2.6 million to repair the damage and pay police overtime for the first week of protest by 3,500 farmers seeking higher government support prices. Three-quarters of that estimate covers damage -accidental and deliberate-to the 146-acre Mall between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, where police have hundreds of heavy farm vehicles and camp ers penned in to foil traffic disruptions. Speed limit While more than a dozen states, includ ing Nebraska, are discussing abolishing the 55 mph speed limit, an Associated Press NBC News poll shows a majority of Ameri cans want to keep the "double nickel." It's been five years since they first posted those 55 mph speed limit signs-the "double nickel" in CB slang and anyone who drives farther than the county line knows they don't slow down a lot of folks. Nonetheless, the AP-NBC News poll last week showed that 59 percent of the public 777jf 77777777777 Say it with owers Now you can place orders for flowers for that special someone right on campus-at Nebraska Bookstore. Whether your heartthrob lives in town or across the country, we and Flower World will see that your Valentine selection gets there. Choose from roses, carnations, or a number of arrangements. 7 00)77777777 WE SEND FLOWERS WQBLDWIOEJ Flower" World coupons can not be honored at this location. Open 8-5, Monday -Saturday H35R 432-om favors keeping the speed limit at 55 mph. higher speed limits, if they so choose, and At the same time, 39 percent said the 2 percent of the 1 ,600 persons questioned individual states should be allowed to set were undecided. Blind athlete seeks sponsors By Tom Prentiss Nebraska's only representative in the United States Association for Blind Athletes National Championships may not participate this year because of lack of a sponsor. Doug Rose said that is the only thing keeping him from competing this.year. He said he would need about $300 to cover transportation, lodging and meals. Rose, a 20-year-old education major from Homer, faced a similar problem last year;" although he received a $40 donation from the Bethany Lions Club. "The only way I got there last year was because my parents decided to take me and make it a vacation," said Rose. Rose lost his eyes to cancer, which developed shortly after his birth. One eye was removed when he was five months and the other at age five. Three Medals Rose brought home three medals from last year's competition. He finished first in the standing triple jump, second in the standing long jump and third in the 60-meter dash. Last year was the second year for the Blind Olympics, which Rose said, drew about 300 people from across the country. He said it was easier to get to Macomb, 111., the site of last year's games, than it will be to get to Seattle, Wash, this year. Rose said his biggest problem is the date. The national championships are scheduled for March 18-24, at the Univer sity of Washington. Rose said the games last year fell over spring break so it was easy for him to go. This year he'd have to miss a week of school. Poor timing "I guess because I knew the date they were on, I didn't try really hard to find a sponsor," he said. "I'm not really excited about the idea of missing a week of school, though," Rose said. "It would be really nice to go but it doesn't look like it's going to work out." He added, "If they were going to have it over spring break, I'd be out selling pencils on the street or something to go. It's just that part about missing school and no money that really has stopped me." Rose said if the money becomes avail able he'd probably change his mind about school and go to the Olympics. He called last year's games a experience". 'good He said he is also looking into the possi bility of starting a chapter of the Associat ion for Blind Athletes here in Lincoln. SMI o 7 nebraskan USPS 144)80 Editor in chief: Pete Mason. Managing editor: George Wright. News editor: L. Kent Wolgamott. Associate news editors: Betsie Ammons, Amy Lenzen. Assistant news editor: Cindy Coglianese. Night news editor: Margaret Stafford. Assistant night news editor: Anne Carothers. Layout editor: John Minnick. Entertainment editor: Jill Denning. Sports editor: Rick Huls. Photography chief: Ted Kirk. Art director: Jack Raglin. Magazine editor: Deb Shanahan. Ombudsman: Jim Kay. Copy editors: Deb Emery, Mary Fastenau, Dave Ostdiek, Lynn Paustian, Sue Schaecher, Gail Stork, Jay Withrow. Business manager: Jerri Haussler. Production manager: Kitty Policky. Advertising manager: Denise Jordan. Assistant advertising manager: Pete Huestis. The Daily Nebraskan is published by the UNL Publications Board on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during fall and spring semesters, except during vacation. Address: Daily Nebraskan, Nebraska Union 34, 14th and R streets, Lincoln, Neb. 68588. Telephone: 472-2588. Material may be reprinted without permission if attributed to the Daily Nebraskan, except material covered by a copyright. Second class postage paid at Lincoln, Neb. 68510. All Boots 30 (limited sizes) Sale Shoes from $10 to $18 nudllMDniivk 1200 N St. 2nd Level The Atrium