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\ B»The J „ Nebraskan Associated Press Monday, November 15, 1993 Edited by Jeff Singer U.N. tries to help stranded Bosnians themselves,” said David Fillingham, a spokesman at U.N. headquarters in Kiseljak, just west of Sarajevo. By Sunday evening, the medical reinforcements had not arrived after being held up at various checkpoints, Fillingham said. He said the United Nations almost certainly would not attempt to evac uate the patients because “we have nowhere to take these people.” U.N. patrols in Fojnica reported late Sunday that some government troops remained in the nearly desert ed central Bosnian town. Croat forc es had moved to Fojnica’s outskirts by late Sunday, Fillingham said. U.N. monitors were unable to cn 1 ter the town itself, but recorded at least 40 artillery rounds fired around Fojnica on Sunday, he added. Bosnian army sources in Sarajevo 1 acknowleged that government units > had pulled back from some positions themselves,” said David Fillingham, a spokesman at U.N. headquarters in Kiscljak, just west of Sara jevo. By Sunday evening, the medical reinforcements had not arrived after being held up at various checkpoints, Fillingham said. He said the United Nations almost certainly would not attempt to evac uate the patients because “we have nowhere to take these people.” U.N. patrols in Fojnica reported late Sunday that some government troops remained in the nearly desert ed central Bosnian town. Croat forc es had moved to Fojnica’s outskirts by late Sunday, Fillingham said. U.N. monitors were unable to en ter the town itself, but recorded at least 40 artillery rounds fired around Fojnica on Sunday, he added. Bosnian army sources in Sarajevo acknowleged that government units had pulled back from some positions - « We re not going to stand by and see people suffer who cannot help themselves. ^ pnungham U.N. spokesman __ - in Fojnica, but said the army was not conceding control of the town and might try a counterattack. Croat and Bosnian government forces were allied early in the war, which started in April 1992 when Bosnian Serbs rebclcd over a Croat Muslim vote to secede from Serb-led Yugoslavia. The alliance collapsed as Serbs and Croats began cooperat ing on plans to partition Bosnia. As many as 200,000 people have died in the fighting. Heavy Croat shelling on Saturday led to the capture of several villages south of Fojnica, and British peace keepers also reported a massive Croat troop buildup just 12 miles west. Fighting was reported north ot Sarajevo in the Varcs region, where government troops have been bat hing Bosnian Croat and Bosnian Serb forces, said Maj. Manuel C abe/as, a U.N. spokesman in the Bosnian cap ital. Heavy fighting also was reported in the southwestern city of Mostar, Fillingham said, and Bosnian radio reported Serb attacks in the central Bosnian towns of Maglaj and Olovo. Serb Attacks Refugees are fleeing from Serb attacks in ouline villages to Olovo. Massacres and rapes reported. The villages of Orna, Rijeka, Ravni and Zubeta were abandoned and burned. ■ mm m ", ■ ■ - Puerto Rico turns down statehood SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Supporters of continued commonwealth status for Puerto Rico prevailed at the polls Sunday over those who wanted statehood, turning back the stron gest movement this century for full union with Washington. “The people spoke and 1 will obey them,” Gov. Pedro Rosscllo, who spearheaded the statehood campaign, said before thousands of supporters acknowledging defeat. But he added: “This is a struggle that will go on.” Puerto Ricans turned out heavily Sunday to vote their preference for their political future — continued U.S. commonwealth status, in dependence or an attempt to become the 51 si state. Political status has been debated here al most since the moment U.S. troops captured r this Caribbean island in 1898, ending four centuries of Spanish colonialism. About 70 percent of the 2.3 million registered voters in the biggest outlying U.S. territory cast their ballots. With the majority of the polling places tallied, continued commonwealth status had 49.5 percent to 45.9 percent for statehood. Independence received 3.5 percent. Com monwealth supporters argued that the present status is “the best of two worlds,” allowing Puerto Ricans to have U.S. citizenship while maintaining a degree of autonomy and their Spanish language and island culture. They argued that under statehood, U.S. cul ture would stcamroll this island of 3.8 million residents and residents would have to pay hefty federal taxes. ---1 Itfs going to be a Blood BowL Nebraska V.S. Oklahoma Once again, The Oklahoma Blood Institute has thrown down the gauntlet, claiming they can get more donors during the week of the Oklahoma/Nebraska game. We say not. Last year, because of student support, we won. Let's make the victory a tradition. Contest dates are November 22-26. Call now to make your appointment at 474-1781. We Will Not Be Defeated. All donors are eligible for a drawing to win an autographed Nebraska Football. SPORTS WIRE-1 Shula breaks coaching record with win Now it was up on the shoulders for Shula, who thrust his arm in the air. “Over the years, there have been a lot of great victories and a lot of great memo ries,” he said. “This one will be special, maybe because of the way we won.” The Dolphins had all kinds of chances to lose this game. The biggest crisis came when quarterback Scott Mitchell suffered a separated shoulder on the first series of the second half. That left Shula with Doug Pederson, a backup for the backup, at quar terback the rest of the way. “They hung so tough to win a game that meant so much to me,” the coach said. ‘Tin relieved. They had to keep their focus. 1 don't think we did that last week." And there was Shula on the sidelines, surrounded by injured quarterbacks and trail ing by a point. Finally. Miami found a way to win and Shula, 63. could reflect on the memories as he rode olT the field on the shoulders of his players. There was no commemorative bucket of liquid emptied over him this time, though. “I had that for No. 324,” he said. “At my age, I can’t take too many ice cold show ers.” Now it was up on the shoulders for Shula, who thrust his arm in the air. “Over the years, there have been a lot of great victories and a lot of great memo ries,” he said. “This one will be special, maybe because of the way we won.” The Dolphins had all kinds of chances to lose this game. The biggest crisis came when quarterback Scott Mitchell suffered a separated shoulder on the first scries of the second half. That left Shula with Doug Pederson, a backup for the backup, at quar terback the rest of the way. “They hung so tough to win a game that meant so much to me,” the coach said. “I’m relieved. They had to keep their focus. 1 don't think we did that last week." And there was Shula on the sidelines, surrounded by injured quarterbacks and trail ing by a point. Finally. Miami found a way to win and Shula, 63, could reflect on the memories as he rode off the field on the shoulders of his players. There was no commemorative bucket of liquid emptied over him this time, though. “I had that for No. 324,” he said. “At my age, l can’t take too many ice cold show ers.” RHA approves budget increase By Mindy Leiter Staff Reporter The Residence Hall Association voted Sunday to increase its annual budget by $5 per student. RHA adviser Lisa Borlon said the $5 would come from an increase in room and board costs for incoming freshman. Three of the S5 increase will go to the Residence Hall Association’s central administration to help pay the costs of sponsoring events and providing services to the halls. The remaining $2 will go to the halls and the floors to help sponsor events, Borton said. Current residence hall residents will not sec an increase in their room and board, she said. RH Adebatedover an item in the original bill that stated the resolution would not be enacted without the approval of regents and administrators. The line was stricken from the resolution because RHA thought the resolution would be i— stronger without it. In other business, RHA voted to fund two programs put on by residence halls. Burr Hall and Fedde Hall received $450.45 to subscribe to the Farm Dayta information network for a second year. The money will be taken out of the Floor and Hall Programming Fund. The Farm Dayta system has been used by students on Fast Campus for research. Larry Osborne, chairman of RHA’s review and recommendations committee, said the system had been an invaluable service tor students. Raqucl Wright, president ofRH A, said farm Dayta had been fully funded by RHA in the past. The resolution passed with 18 votes and no opposition. RHA also voted to support a Selleck Residence Hall program for a charity toga party for the Lincoln Food Pantry. Persons at the dance will be asked to donate a can ol food as the price of admission. RHA allocated $85.00 out of its contingency fund to help Selleck put on the dance. Nebraskan FAX NUMBER 472-1761 The Daily Nebraskan(USPS 144-080) is published by theUNL Publications Board. Nebraska Union 34,1400R St., Lincoln, NE, Monday through Friday during the academic year; weekly during summer sessions. Readers are encouraged to submit story ideas and comments lo the Daily Nebraskan by phoning 472-1763 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public also has access to the Publications Board r» information, contactDoua Fiedler, 436-6407. Subscription price is $50 for one year. _ „ Postmaster: Send address changes to the Daily N®; braskan, Nebraska Union 34, 140o R St ,Lincoln, NE 68588-0448 Second-class postage paid at Lincoln, NE ALL MATERIAL, COPYRIGHT 1993 DAILY NEBRASKAN .