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Tuesday, March 18, 1986 Page 2 Daily Ncbraskan 1 By The Associated Press rily "ibinli oyclear war with Soviet Uododi is unlikely NEW YORK - Most Americans believe the Soviet Union is a military threat to the United States, but few think nuclear war with the Soviets is likely in this century, according to a Media General-Associated Press poll. In fact, many Americans believe relations between the Soviet Union and the United States are improving, the poll found. In the nationwide telephone poll of 1,512 adult Americans, 47 percent said relations with the Soviet Union had improved under President Reagan, while only 10 percent felt relations had declined. Thirty-eight percent said rela tions had stayed about the same under Reagan, and 5 percent were unsure. About half the respondents said relations would continue to improve under Soviet leader Mikhail Gorba chev. Only 6 percent said they felt rela tions would decline, and 34 percent said they would stay the same. However, 69 percent said the Soviet Union was a military threat to the Uni ted States. Of those, 34 percent said the threat was increasing, 6 percent said it was decreasing, and 58 percent said it was staying about the same. One-quarter of the respondents said the Soviets were not a threat. On the question of nuclear war, nearly three-quarters said it was not likely to occur with the Soviets in the next 15 years. Eighteen percent said nuclear war was likely, and the rest were unsure. Young people said nuclear war was likely more frequently than older peo ple. Women also were more likely than men to think nuclear war would occur. And 34 percent of black respondents said nuclear war with the Soviet Union was likely within the next 15 years, compared with only 17 percent of whites. Most of the respondents had a vastly different impression of American rela tions with China, once a U.S. foe. Only 26 percent said China was a military threat to the United States, while 64 percent said it did not pose a military threat. Respondents in the Media General Associated Press poll included a ran dom, scientific sampling of 1,51 2 adults across the country Feb. 1-8. As with all sample surveys, the results of Media General-AP telephone polls can vary from the opinions of all Americans because of chance variation in the sample. Weather sends crew inside hoofing begins for ABC minisenes ELMWOOD The film crew for the ABC miniseries "Amerika" received a less than pleasant introduction to Nebraska's weather as they began shooting on location. "They're shooting inside the farm house," said Bob Wright, publicity head for ABC-Circle Films. "The crew is all huddled on the porch freezing to death." Because of the cold, wet weather, the film crew had to light the outside of the farmhouse as well as the cramped interior, Wright said Monday. The farmhouse set, like all those on private property, was closed, he said. Robert Urich, who stars in the ABC series "Spenser: For Hire," and Kris Kristofferson are among the principal characters in the 12-hour miniseries, which will depict life in the United States 10 years after a Soviet takeover. The principal actress working Mon day was Christine Lahti, who plays one of the leads, Wright said. Cindy Pickett, who played Vanessa Sarnac in ABC's "Call to Glory" appears on NBC's "St. Elsewhere," is one of the female leads, he said. Urich will arrive in Lincoln next week to work on "Amerika" after he completes shooting for the Spenser series in Boston, Wright said. Kris Kristofferson will arrive in Lin coln later this month, Wright said. Kristofferson, a singer and songwriter, will also perform two shows in Lincoln on March 26. A casting call Sunday at Tecumseh High School drew 1,200 area residents looking for parts as extras in the miniseries. . "We just thought it would be a lot of fun," said Bob Leuenberger, who farms and works for the Tecumseh Post Office. He and his family applied for jobs as extras. Jody Hummer, ABC's supervisor of casting in Nebraska, said more than 2,000 extras will be required for shoot ing in Tecumseh, Lincoln, Seward, Unadilla and Waverly. - "These people that are hired on are not really 'extras,' " Hummer said. "They are the atmosphere and real life of the film. We're looking for the feel of Tecumseh, and you can't have that without Tecumseh people." OPEC in turmoil. . . GFNFV OPEC ministers, unable to agree on a strategy for reversing a traumatic drop in oil prices, suspended an emergency meeting Monday for at least one day, reflecting what cartel sources called major disagree ments among the 13 members. Arturo Hernandez Grisanti, oil minister of Venezuela and president of OPEC, said the break was needed to allow the group's technical experts to reassess the outlook for oil demand. Grisanti said the ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries would hold informal, bilateral contacts before reconvening in full conference today. , The meeting's uncertainty caused nervous trading in the spot and futures oil markets. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, the April delivery price of West Texas Intermediate, the main U.S. crude, vacillated between $12 and $13 a barrel. There were unconfirmed rumors that cartel members were close to a production sharing agreement under which prices would stabilize between $15 and $20 a barrel. Ramzi Salman Abdul Hussain, acting chief delegate from Iraq, said a consensus favored cutting OPEC production and reinstating output quo tas. But Libyan Oil Minster Fawzi A. Shakshuki said there had been no agreements and no proposals put forth. . . . Mexico celebrates MEXICO CITY Oil is more than Mexico's leading source of foreign revenue. It is a matter of national pride, considered a danger as well as a great blessing. Today, the national heliday marking the 48th anniversary of the nation alization of Mexico's oil fields will be celebrated in the midst of an economic crisis aggravated by falling crude prices. Mexico, the world's fourth-largest crude producer, depends on oil sales for 70 percent of its foreign revenue, which is used to meet payments on the $96.4 billion foreign debt and buy needed imports. Oil prices have fallen 50 percent since December, cutting sharply into the amount of revenue Mexico can expect to collect this year. Mexico also has reduced its export goal from 1 .5 million barrels a day to 1 .3 million, as a result of the weakness in the world market. "The Mexican economy confronts one of its most adverse challenges of the present century," President Miguel de la Madrid said late last month in a nationally televised speech on the economy. The president said the price decline will translate into a loss of $6 billion in revenue this year, about half the amount that had been expected from oil sales and about one-third the value of all exports. Oil exports brought in $13.3 billion in 1985. setting it straight Dorm gourmet offers students elegant dining In an article titled " 'Golden Key' honorary comes to UNL, will induct about 7,000," (Daily Nebraskan, March 17), a typographical error misrepre sented the number of expected induc tees. Only 250 out of the 2,123 invited members are expected to be inducted. Scholarship amounts, which have not yet been determined, will be based on the number of students inducted. Daily Has Urxvrsity-of Nebraska-Lincoln Neoralskan Editor Managing Editor News Editor Assoc. News Editor Editorial Page Editor Editorial Associate Wire Editor Copy Desk Chiefs Sports Editor Arts & Entertain ment Editor Photo Chief Asst. Photo Chief Night News Editor Assoc. Night News Editors Art Director Asst. Art Director Weather III M' ;: w J ' ' ', General Ma nag Product 101 wana K V.Asst PrddiMiOil Manac ! Advertising Manager Marketing Manager Circulation Manager Publications Board Chairperson Professional Adviser Readers' Representative Vicki Ruhga. 472-1766 Thorn Gabrukiewicz Judi Nygren Michelle Kubik Ad Hudler James Rooers Wichiela fhuman Lauri Hopple Chris Welsch Bob Asmussen Bill Allen : David Creamer ' ' " Mark Davis Jeft Korbelik - Randy Conner - " -JoanRezac Kurt Eberhardt Carol Wagensr . llL Chanter. Amsrican I'&orotcgica! Spstetf , 4 Sandi Stuewe Mary Hupi Brian Hoglund John Kilgert, 475-4612 Don Walton. 473-7KI James Sennett 472-2583 The Daily Nebraskan (USPS 144-080) is published by the UNL Publications Board Monday through Friday in the fall and spring semesters and Tuesdays and Fridays in the summer sessions, except during vacations. Readers are encouraged to submit story ideas and comments to the Daily Nebraskan by phoning 472-1763 between 9 a.m. and 5 Rm. Monday through Friday. The public also as access to the Publications Board. For information, contact John Hilgert, 475-4612. Subscription price is $35 for one year. Postmaster: bend address changes to the Daily Nebraskan, Nebraska Union 34. 1400 R St.. Lincoln, Neb. 68568-0443. Second-class oostaoe paid at Lincoln, NE 68510. All iUTfg'U CSPTBISHT IS58 DAILY EBMSKA URBANA, 111. Chateaubriand for two served by candlelight, with fresh flowers on the table and classical music in the background University of Illinois st udents discover even a res idence hall dining room can be elegant. Each week, they scramble for reser vations and a change to sample inter national gourmet foods at bargain pri ces in this tiny and unusual restaurant in Allen Hall. "What a way to end the week," one guest wrote on the comment card. "The food was excellent, the service was impeccable and the ambiance was delightful." Another said Reservations Only "is a nice place to have for poor college students." On a typical Friday night, diners might select the Chinese shiu-bow appetizer, steamed buns stuffed with pork, egg and sausage in oyster sauce; an orange and jicama salad; pears with grated cheese, topped with a raspberry; a spicy African chicken groundnut stew; carrots and grapes sauteed in butter with a sweetened vodka sauce; crepes suzette; and a beverage. The check: $4.50 plus a punch of their meal ticket (worth about $1.10). Reservations Only is the creation of Maria Ramos, director of residence hall food service on this campus of more than 30,000 students. She wanted to provide an intimate atmosphere for them to experience gourmet dining. Ramos also wanted a place where she and a few colleagues could get away from their administrative chores and do what they enjoy the most. "We thought it would be really fun once a week to run a real restaurant haute cuisine," said Ramos, who creates a new menu each week and prepares the entrees and desserts. "It is a crea tive effort that appeals to our interests." It is a labor of love for them. Only the students who work in the dining room are paid. But they share the same enthusiasm for Reservations Only, which opened in November 1984. I really enjoy this they come lor a nice quiet meal, dressed like you would for a fine restaurant," said waiter Bill Bila, a law student from Oak Lawn. The restaurant is open on Friday night and only about 75 people can he served. Students get first priority, and about 50 are on the waiting list each week. Most students arrive in coats and ties or dresses, and often they are sur prised by what they find. "I had heard good things about Res ervations Only but I was really impressed when I walked through the door," said Michael Mrazek, a senior from Arling ton Heights. "I didn't expect THIS." lilliM ; LINCOLN A notion to kill a a - -r 1 wnwjjnf feiBde: ,.astst& iettrrst has teffi sir.sd by U members of 6i V Vi -4Wv'' V:v;- &Lat since 1873 have remained in school through the completion cf their Osborne said an article in the Omaha Werii-Hcr&ld earlier this '" mor.th gave the woiJmpression. ifabout the retention rate: cf scholar-: ship payers h the NU prcram. CAPE CANAVET.au Fla. - Strong underwater cunxr.ts Mend:y delayed a salvage ship's effort to hoist a chunk of :.Chfesr:, debris: that - 1 ii' :-.:-'-; t - ..... . .... i'!t::3.sfho!2yrcf raigiti mciuue ir.3 ri:.t rocket booster icir.t ?.::?.?. rf rc;- the fbntf!? w :TI:M Sfcn?.vrsi Started the retr val ; ''-r-a robot submersible II10 proposal, LedslatrveEesoIul tion 322, Is on general file, the first stage of floor debate. A simple majority of those voting is sufficient to kill a bill at that stage. Even if the kill motion were taken up, and failed, the resolution would still have no chance to win passage if the 24 senators who signed ths motion were to stand firm in exposition to the lottery idea. " CMAIIA Nebraska football coach Ten Osbcme s-fd 71 percent cf the scholarship p ijycrs recrdted fCzcchaofoct- MUNICH, West Germany Ten Chechoslovakians left their tourist group in the West German city of Passau and three asked for political asylum, border police in Munich said Monday. The lOTvere part cf a group of 185 Czechoslovaks who traveled to West Germany on a Danube river boat tour last Thursday. They lea the group cn Friday, police said. Ten dys zz M Czechxlv-vak tourists defected frcrn er.cth.cr grcup in Pas sau and asked fcr aryiuni in West the" jr' Cached a sling and;' ft llnc io- i Cit alNavi, keswoman, Lt. Cmdr. Deborah Burnette, reported later that the effort was delayed by swift currents. arcos ruling NEW YORK A federal judge refused Monday to bar U.S. officials from providing the government of the Philippines with copies of financial records that deposed pres ident Ferdinand Marcos broueht with him to Hawaii. Judge Dominick DiCarlo of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the two Marces aides who filed the suit against the Customs bervice did not have standing to assert their claims en behalf cfthe former president. Mr.rccs, v.ho is stajir.3 at Ilickam Air Fcrce Ease in Hawaii, v;as net hinrclf a party to the nX Contra zhl WASHINGTON farters and foes cf Mr.j $1CD railllca to Nica- !!i 'lr i: : f J : I: '"': "i H f:M j ) VifHW" ..- - "V'i !'-! ? . ....... ..... . :-.;r-v h -h iv r 4 4 4 i ' ' f ' ' ' After special envoy Philip Kabib maintained that President Reagan's proposal has strong support among Central American officials, the White House said calls and wires had shown that by a better than 2-1 mar gin, people were responding posi tively to Reagan's nationally broad cast Sunday night appeal for support . for the .aid program." : . On Capitol Kill, however, House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill Jr., D Mass.y said calls and. telegrams to . his cffiee were showing public res istance to Read's request to send money to the Centra counterrevolu-tlnp-Hp f5f? t-9 Srndlnista : government in Masaia:. "..' ' if
