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UNL stops ad to avoid Kerrey endorsement By P«Pf J«n—n _ Senior Reporter Following the protest of an Omaha Republican, UNL temporarily has stopped airing a radio announcement that names U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey as one of several successful alumni. Pat McPherson. Republican Party chairman in the 2nd Congressional District, said recently in letters to the NU Board of Regents that the mes sage, which he heard on KFAB radio . in Omaha, constituted “a veiled en dorsement of Senator Kerrey.” Kerrey, a Democrat, is running for rc-clection against Republican Jan Stoncy. Phyllis Larsen, University of Ne braska-Lincoln spokeswoman, said the advertisement wasn't intended as a Kerrey endorsement. However, the university still decided to pull the an nouncement until after the Nov. Selec tion. “It was basically a spot calling at tention to success stories of former UNL students,'' Larsen said. “It didn’t say anything specific about Bob Kerrey. Nothing inappropriate was done.” But, she said, UNL had no reason to continue broadcasting the ad if it concerned people. Tim Lonergan, executive director of the Douglas County Republican Party, said the message would be per ceived as an endorsement for Kerrey, whether it was intended to be or not. “It's perceived as they like Bob Kerrey, and he's a good man,'' Lonergan said. “It's perceived as an endorsement whether they endorsed him or not because he is a candidate for 1994.” Larsen said UNL distributed the message to radio stations around the state for use about lOmonthsago. The public service announcement was not intended to be used this close to the election, she said. Some radio stations in the state, including KFAB radio, recently pulled the announcement from their archives for use. she said. UNL docs not pay for public ser vice announcements. which are given free air time. Larsen said. Lonergan said he was pleased UNL temporarily dropped the radio spot. “On November 10. they can replay it.” he said. Steve Jarding, a press secretary for the Kerrey campaign, said it was un fortunate UNL pulled the radio an nouncement because the school had a right to be proud of Kerrey. But, he said he supported UNL's decision. “UNL pulled the ad because they didn’t in any way want to seem parti’ san. and we certainly respect that.” Jarding said he was sure UNL in tended no endorsement of Kerrey by distributing the announcement. “It would not be in their interests to do that.” he said. “They're certainly far above politics.” Schlondorf seeks delay From Staff R»port» Lawyers for Gerald Schlondorf. the man arrested in the shooting of a UNL police officer, asked the court Monday for a two-week delay in a court hearing. Dennis Keefe. Lancaster County public defender, said his client needed more time before a docket call. Schlondorf, a 31-year-old senior criminal justice major, was arrested Sept. 12 on charges of firing 11 rounds from a semi-automatic rifle at a University of Nebraska-Lin coin police Blazer and Lincoln po lice cruiser. UNL Police officer Robert Soflin was hit in the hand during the altercation at 16th and R streets. Schlondorf has been charged on nine felony charges, including two counts of attempted second-degree murder. Keefe also asked that court records refer to Schlondorf as Gerald L. instead of Jerry. Schlondorf did not appear in court Monday. His next court date is scheduled for Oct. 11. Haiti Continued from Page 1 “It's going to be very difficult," he said. A lot of negotiating will need to be done. Hitchcock said. There are many political groups in Haiti, including those who oppose Cedras. Aristide and the United States and those who would like completely different po litical leaders, he said. Regardless, both professors agreed that Aristide was an improvement. “Aristide is no prince." Hibbing said. “But he's a big step up from I Ccdras. I'd take my chances with Aristide any day." Aristide was removed from power in September 1991 by Ccdras and Biamby He had been elected by 70 percent of the popular vote. Hitchcock said if parliamentary elections are held as scheduled later this year and presidential elections in 199$. they still won’t be signs that democracy has returned. The United States associates de mocracy with elections. Hitchcock said. “1 sec elections as a very small part of it," he said. “Basically, you’re go ing to have to revamp the system. UNL to raise funds for library By Of gg Mad$«n _ Staff Reporter Love Library is ready for the next step in its recently proposed $28.6 million expansion and renovation project, the library's dean said. Kent Hendrickson said the univer sity was working to raise money for the expansion. The first step in the library expan sion plan was to develop a program statement, which outlined the expan sion goals. The NU Board of Regents approved the statement in July. That statement set goals such as providing more space for library us ers and for storage purposes, making the library a more user-friendly facil ity for students. The library would also be improved technologically by expanding the computer system. Hendrickson said choosing those goals took time. ‘‘We have been working on the program statement for the past six years,” he said. Raising the $28.6 million is the library's top priority now, he said. “Chancellor Spanier’s plan is to raise $ 10 million through private do nations and then go to the Legislature for the rest of the money,” Hendrickson said. Hendrickson was optimistic that the university could raise the money but said it would take three to four years. The proposed construction was divided into two categories—expan sion and renovation. The expansion would add two floors on top of Love North, one floor above the link between the north and south branches of the library and one floor underneath Love South. The two floors above Love North would be used for shelving, student study sections and a new computer area. The additional floor above the link would be used for more storage. The floor beneath Love South would extend underneath the side walk between the libraries. This addi tion would serve circulation services and also provide elevators and stairs for easier student access. The renovation part of the plan would take place in Love South and likely be the second phase ofthe over all project, he said. The changes would include an improved air system to provide better ventilation and storage coiKlitions. The renovations in Love South also would bring the library into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hendrickson said the renovations and expansion would bring UNL’s library up to standards set by other university libraries. Despite having completed all pre I im inary steps for expansion and reno vation, Hendrickson said the library must raise the money before another step was taken. “We have gone as far as we can go without money right now.” Library Continued from Page 1 The proposed budget would be divided among NU’s branches. UNL will receive the largest por tion, Hendrickson said. The remain ing four libraries will receive a per centage based on theircurrent fund ing, he said. The budget request has been separated into three categories: ac quisitions, $725,000; operations. $275,000; and personnel, $250,000. The proposed budget will now enter the state legislative process. Giesecke said she was optimistic that a decision could be made on the budget in May 1995 when the ,, session ends. -1 <1* * ’V'__} —*.*-**„» o*b u.moo. 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