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tuesday, february 12, 1980 daily nebraskan page 9 Faulty transformers cause electrical shutdown By Suzanne Sayed Two faulty power transformer's caused the electrical shutdown at the Nebraska Union Monday night, according to Bill Belinier, operations manager of the Union. The electricity was shut off at 10 p.m., forcing several Union offices and custodial crews to finish work early, Behmer said. The transformers, which were in poor condition, had to be rebuilt in order to continue operating, he said. Behmer said the exact cause was un known, citing a possible overload, possible construction defects or age. "The transformers are 10 to 20 years APU calls for coins release Editor's note: The following is the text of a statement by the African People's Union concerning the NU Foundation's acceptance of $1 million in South African gold coins given by an NU alumnus. The statement, dated Feb. 6, ran in condensed form in the Feb. 7 v edition of the Daily Nebraskan. Either it was an absolute act of political ignorance or it is an outrageous policy of aiding and abetting the (Azania) South African government doctrine of genocide against black people, in the NU Foundation acceptance of the 1,300 gold Krugerrands. Whichever the circumstances might be, the immediate resolution of the NU Foundation must be to return the coins to its donor. If the interest of the NU Foundation is to obtain funds to aid its program of "Excellence in Education", . then its objectives have been severely castrated by accepting the gold currency that economically supports one of the most overtly racist and ruthlessly murderous regimes that exists on the face of the earth. When the cost of achieving "Excellence in Education44 is literally at the expense of black human lives, then this university is no different than the barbarous govern ment of (Azania) South Africa. Neither this institution nor the U.S. government can afford to be politically ignorant of the prevailing conditions in Africa. Piesident Carter sends Muhammed Ali to Africa as a mouthpiece to encourage black athletes not to engage in the Summer Olympics. Fprtunately, black people of Africa were able to give Ali the correct perspective, at which time Ali accused t a r Carter of "sending me around the world to take the whipping from black Africans opposed to U.S. dealings with (Azania South Africa". Black people of Africa will not torget the U.S. violation of trade sanctions and illegal dealings with (Azania) South Africa, trade sanctions imposed by the majority of countries of the world represented in the United'Nations. As black people in America increasingly recognize their identity with the homeland of Africa they, too, will not tolerate the supporters of the oppression against black people in (Azania) South Africa or any. where else in the world . This institution and this country must recognize that what is occurring in Iran is also occurring in Africa. Just as the Iranian people regained control of their country, so are black people of Zimbabwe regaining control of their land, and eventually black people will overthrow the white minority government in (Azania) South Africa. And, again, the United States will be placed on trial for its complicity either direct or in direct which aided the apartheid govern ment of (Azania) South Africa. It will be a crisis for the United States that will make the Iranian scenario appear to be a holiday. Because, in addition to the entire continent of Africa, there will be 30 million black, African people right here in America that this country must answer to for its criminal violations of black human rights. The NU Foundation ought to apply serious consideration into assessing the real cost of accepting "blood money". A crisis situation has not developed, as of yet. Per haps one can be diverted by the correct decision to return the coins. Keep Red Cross ready. r v-x ) LADES' NIGHT I fSjS . JfDIES YS M ( $1 cover W FREE DRINKS T-v --J jy ALL NIGHT LONG! h'-vMmij r !,. " Cm i j r nnn d. ctJ on O U nnn n n. . . a 4. MM -LB Ka old," he added. Second shutdown This is the second electrical shutdown that has occurred this semester, Behmer explained. The first time, one of the three transformers had to be completely replaced, he said. This operation can be classified as out of the ordinary," Behnier said. "But, this is mainly because we needed the services of a specialist," he added. Behmer emphasized that Union of ficials tried to avoid shutting down the electricity until spring break, but due to the possible danger of explosion, the re pair work had to be done immediately. -Asked whether another shutdown could be expected, Behmer said that this de finitely would be the last time. "An explosion would be very serious," Behmer said. He added that any blowout would result in an extended blackout, possible fire and sprays ot oil from the transformers. No cause for alarm .,MiI?wev.er'" he explained, "there is no cause for alarm. 'The only possible danger that would occur would be if the transformers would fail again-something that would not happen for 10 to 20 years," he said. "At that time," he added, "the trans formers would be replaced." Behmer also explained that the three transformers are located in a corner of the Union in the basement. He said that they are totally contained within walls of solid concrete block, and that any possible ex plosion would not seriously endanger any one. "The problem," Behmer explained, "is that there are large oil reservoirs around a mass of wire windings." "The specialist's job," he added, "will be to drain that oil." S mVm& M Hirer st. UN i nt, utiN l kum ruuj LA EJ2 ACGE3 IlI Saves vou 4 Bucks I TACORITOS , Order one, get one free. (Bring a friend or roommate!) Offer good Feb. 12. 1980, through Feb. 22, 1980, after 4:00 p.m. Daily and ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday. Celebrate our great presidents' week. LATE EVENING TWO-FERS ON DRINKS Mondays through Thursdays 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the lounge. . Includes mixed drinks and regular Margaritas. Introducing BIG-RED-A liter of Strawberry Margaritas specially priced at only $2.50 Available above times only. P.S. Don't forget Mon.-Fri. cocktail hour 4-6 p.m. in the lounge. FREE APPETIZERS & TWO-FERS on mixed drinks and Margaritas. Are You looking for a special valentine to surprise your sweetheart with? Try a Valentine Cake or Cookie! The Union Bakery will put your own personal message on a delicious homemade cake or cookie. Valentine Cake Valentine Cookie 6.60 $1.39 All orders must be in by 4 p.m. today! t WMl VI -.1 the BAKERYj