Editorial: Constitution Remembrance week page 2
THE September 27, 1990
Vol. 89, No. 10 in
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Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Lillard says report supportive By Mark Schlachtenhaufen Staff Writer
Bush requests aid for ailing nations WASHINGTON (AP) President Bush appealed Tuesday for a "generous response from the world community" for countries rocked by the Persian Gulf crisis as the Pentagon reported new buildups of Iraqi troops and armor in Southern Iraq and occupied Kuwait. Bush, speaking to the annual meeting of the 152-member International Monetary Fund, announced he was forming an international clearing house to coordinate financial help for the most seriously affected countries.
Walters attacks Price's platform OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)—Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Walters accused his Republican opponent Tuesday of backing an educational plan that would wreck Oklahoma's public school system, Walters said the education plan backed by Price would put criminals on the street, slash assistance to senior citizens, close three out of every four school districts in the state, increase school funding inequities, boost property taxes, and ultimately result in court supervision of local schools.
Boren impressed with de Klerk OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Sen. David Boren, D-Okla., said he was impressed with South African President F.W. de Klerk's intellect and strength of character during a meeting Tuesday in Washington. Boren, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, was one of six senators who met with de Klerk and his foreign minister and U.S. ambassador. "None of us underestimates the difficulties of the task ahead for President de Klerk," Boren said. "However, I do not believe the process could be in better hands at this crucial point in South Africa's history."
A report released last week by the Oklahoma State Regents could help Central State University get regents' approval for a doctoral program, said President Bill
Lillard. Also, CSU should have a marked change after the addition of upper division courses in three to five years. Additional courses could increase with transfer student increases, Lillard said. The report questioned the need for the CSU developmental and remedial program.
The program has a specific role at CSU, Lillard said. If remedial help is provided emotionally, psychologically and financially, it should be provided academically, Lillard said. "We should look carefully at not elimiPlease see LILLARD on page 8.
Heart attack causes death By Erin Mitchell Staff Writer Dr. William H. Roberts, 44, Central State University chairman and associate professor of administrative services and business education, died of an apparent heart attack. Roberts was found in his home Sunday evening by a close friend, said Dr. Frank Wert, interim business dean. Roberts had taught at CSU since August 1976, teaching classes in business communication and Roberts advanced office administration this semester, Wert said. Adjunct faculty will finish his fall classes. "Dr. Roberts was well liked and seemed to have an enthusiastic student following," Wert said. "He was a leader in his field." Surviving Roberts are his wife Rosella, mother Emma and brothers Wesley and David. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 5700 N. Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City.
Artist Joan Hill stands next to her painting, "Talihina," a portrait of Diana Rogers Gentry and a gift to the University Center. (Photo by Ken Freeman)
Nigh rejected media ads in 1978 By Mark Schlachtenhaufen Staff Writer Oklahoma politics may have embarked on a new course since 1978, when former Gov. George Nigh rejected the use of television ads in his bid for governor. "It was the last campaign that was won on organization and personal contact and not through media," Nigh said. Since then, "candidates have forgotten organization, put it aside, and realized that media, especially television, is where the action is," he said.
Some gubernatorial candidates this fall have favored the color and flair of television over grassroots politicking, Nigh said. Many may not have traveled through most of the state's 77 counties. "In my campaign for governor, we called it a people campaign," he said. "We went into every county. We repeatedly went into the counties in person." Caravans, rallies and people in the street turned out to greet the Democratic candidate. The personal contact was reflected during his administration, Nigh said. "I don't know that I was a 'populace' governor, but I was a people-oriented gov-
ernor," he said. While Nigh may have been popular with the people, he admitted he disliked live television appearances. "I was more comfortable in front of a live audience, and I was always uncomfortable in front of a television camera," Nigh said. "I liked the media, but I don't like live television. "I always had difficulty trying to convince myself that I was talking to anybody. For my presentations I need eye contact, I need audience reaction," he said.