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Boh Dole in New Hamp shire’s kick-off presidential primary Tuesday and reclaimed momentum in the Republican race for the White House. Michael Dukakis won im pressively in a Democratic contest for suprema in a supremacy and survival. “Reports of my death were greatly exaggerated,” rejoiced Bush in re bounding from a third-place finish in last week’s Iowa caucuses. Rep. Jack Kemp narrowly led Pete du Pont and Pat Robertson in the third-place GOP competition to emerge as a conservative alternative to the front-runners. But the group was clumped far behind Bush and Dole. Dukakis said his win would “give us a very, very strong boost” going into the delegate-rich southern pri maries. In his wake, Rep. Richard Gephardt led Sen. Paul Simon in the contest for second place. “Ten months ago we launched a campaign for the future of America, a campaign for good jobs and real opportunity for every citizen . . .a campaign to to get our fiscal house in order,” Dukakis told supporters. With returns from 81 percent of the precincts, Dukakis had 26,710 votes, or 36 percent of the Demo cratic vote, ahead of Gephardt with 15,006 or 20 percent and Simon had 12,570 or 17 percent. Jesse Jackson and Sen. Albert Gore Jr., both hoping for a boost as the primary campaign moves South, led the rest of the pack with 8 per cent and 7 percent of the vote. For mer Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt had 5 percent and was a candidate for withdrawal, as was one-time front runner Gary Hart who had 4 per cent and said he would continue his campaign for at least a month or two. Among the Republicans, Bush had 39,346 votes, or 38 percent, compared to Dole with 29,825 or 29 percent. ne in audit e who doni irain pa nself." come undo ng athlete) nducenienii articipateiii s passed it ts from (A le circuit 21 a year to in es that tht ■ that are it agents, and us coaclie d off and id and sat, to this par- Patterson nts by tilt ig into the contract t« il clubs art if them, lit rne 1 ifter rites* raiiatt Of® ■n missis ust chan?' edbefotf' U ) get so® ind. :l putted nice a bility’ 3St jate!) ient RE H nn, 1 ® <y U.S. withdraws ships from Gulf, Pentagon says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Pentagon official said Tuesday the United States was withdraw ing some warships from escort and mine-clearing duties in the Persian Gulf, and expressed con cern that Iraqi forces were engag ing in dangerous maneuvers near U.S. ships. Richard Armitage, assistant de fense secretary for international security affairs, said the United States already had protested to Baghdad an incident over the weekend involving an Iraqi jet that fired a missile near a U.S. de stroyer. He said the administration planned to send a team of mili tary officials to Iraq later this week to discuss the matter fur ther. In a wide-ranging briefing at the Pentagon, Armitage con firmed that the United States was reducing the number of U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf and said the administration had no plans to offer military protection to U.S.-owned ships Hying for eign flags. In Santa Barbara, Calif., White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwa- ter said, “This represents a fine- tuning of our position in the Gulf and not a policy change that would be reflected in overall forces or in other countries’ ac tions. “We think this has been a very successful operation, and it’s just time to kind of fine-tune our forces.” The remarks by Armitage were the first by an administration in sider reflecting official concern about Iraqi military operations near U.S. ships. The United States thought it had won Iraqi agreement last year —after the attack on the USS Stark —to keep jet fighters roughly 40 miles away from American warships. An Iraqi fighter attacked the Stark in May 1987 in what Iraq has described as a case of mis taken identity. Thirty-seven sail ors died in the attack. While no American ships have been attacked since, there have been a number of close calls and the United States now wants “to assure that we’re all singing from the same hymnal,” Armitage said Tuesday. The latest incident occurred on Saturday and involved an Iraqi jet that failed to respond to Navy ra dio calls and fired a missile that passed close to the destroyer Chandler during a convoy opera tion. “It was the fact of the firing of the missile and the range of the firing that was troublesome about the recent event,” Armitage said. “We have communicated with Baghdad the undesirability of this dangerous practice,” he said. “And we will be sending a team in the next day or two back to Bagh dad” to review safety procedures. The assistant secretary also for mally announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of some warships from the Persian Gulf region. Administration sources had pre viously outlined the moves on Jan. 26. There are currently 28 ships in the region, but the helicopter car rier Okinawa and the battleship Iowa and two escorts are coming home without being replaced, Ar mitage said. Charge of rape leads to officer’s suspension By Jeff Pollard Staff Writer A College Station police officer was suspended with pay Monday af ter a 20-year-old College Station woman reported that she had been raped by the officer a little over three weeks ago. Police would not say if the woman is a Texas A&M student. The complaint, which was filed on Feb. 10 and listed the complaintant asjane Doe, accused the off-duty of ficer of sexually assaulting her in her apartment on Jan. 22. The report said the attack occurred at about 10 p.m. Maj. John Kennedy of the Tech nical Services Divisions of the Col lege Station Police Department said the Criminal Investigative Division and Internal Affairs are looking into the complaint. Kennedy also said the police department has requested as sistance from the District Attorney’s office in reference to the criminal in vestigation. Kennedy said the names of both subjects are being withheld and no other information will be released until investigations are complete. He said that it is unknown when that will be. Tentative agreement may bring end to minority students’ 5-day takeover AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — A ten tative understanding that could end the five-day takeover of a University of Massachusetts black studies center was reached Tuesday, school offi cials said. “It looks like we have a resolu tion,” said James Langley, a spokes man for Chancellor Joseph Duffey, who met with student protesters for nearly four hours Tuesday af ternoon. Langley said details on the agreement would not be released until later Tuesday night. Duffey spoke only briefly to reporters as he left the building, saying he was going to his office to write up a document based on what was agreed to in the meeting. • There was no immediate confir mation from the minority students holding the New Africa House building, who met with Duffey and another top administrator for seve ral hours on their demands for ef forts to end alleged racial ha rassment on the campus. But earlier, Roscoe Robinson, spokesman for the protesters, had expressed optimism on the course of the talks, saying that the two sides were nearly halfway through the agenda following three hours of dis cussions. “I’m pleased with the results,” said Robinson, who declined to give any details of the negotiations. A nine-member student panel, representing some 200 students and faculty members who took over the building Friday, began meetings with Duffey and Vice Chancellor Dennis L. Madson about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. More than 500 white UMass stu dents, rallying in support of minori ties, carried signs and chanted slo gans as Duffey made his way to New Africa House. HOUSTON (AP) — The pub lisher of Soldier of Fortune had no way of knowing an advertisement in the military magazine would lead to the killing of a Texas woman, attor neys for the publication argued Tuesday as a $22 million civil suit got under way. “No one would suspect an ad would be seeking criminal conduct,” attorney Larry Thompson said. The parents and teeri-age son of Sandra Black of Bryan are suing the . “Hey, ho, Chancellor Joe, racism has got to go” was chanted by stu dents, who were held back by black students linking arms to clear a path for Duffey as he walked toward the building. Students and faculty also read let ters of support, including a message sent Tuesday by Democratic presi dential candidate Jesse Jackson. Some supporters had traveled from Albany and Philadelphia, and local businesses and residents had sent magazine, alleging Mrs. Black’s hus band, Robert, found a hired killer through the publication. Black was convicted of arranging the 1985 slaying and paying $10,000 to have it done. He now is on death row in Texas. The alleged gunman, John Wayne Hearn, is serving life terms in a Florida prison for other slay ings. ; “Our case is there was another party in this crime — Soldier of For- protesters blankets, pillows and food. “I came to see if they needed any help,” said Michelle Norman, 21, a senior from Pleasanton, Calif., who added that she was missing two classes to attend the vigil. “I think it’s a good cause.” Jackson, a Democratic presi dential contender who was in nearby New Hampshire for Tuesday’s pri mary balloting, called the protesters at 9:15 a.m. to lend his support. tune,” said Ron Franklin, attorney for the slain woman’s family, accus ing the magazine of facilitating the killing and giving Black the means to accomplish it. “By looking at the back (where the classified ads appeared), he could se lect,” Franklin said. “This is not Van ity Fair. It has a military flavor, to say the least.” Jury selection began Tuesday. The trial was expected to last more than a week. Magazine sued for ad linked to ’85 killing of Bryan woman Panel of experts stress importance of filing report following date-rape By Ronnie Calhoun Reporter The best way to get revenge against date-rape is to report the crime, according to a panel speaking on “Dating and the Hidden Threat” Tuesday. The program is the second part of a four-part seminar of C.A.R.E. Week: Creating Attitudes For a Rape-Free Environment. Linda Castoria, director of the Brazos Valley Rape Crisis Center, began the discussion by saying women need to be open and honest about their sexual feelings. Castoria stressed that women should exercise control over their bodies and shouldn’t submit to someone if they don’t want to. “Girls are afraid that the word will get around if they don’t have sex and no one will go out with them,” Castoria said. Castoria said date-rape is the re- sponsibilty of both the men and women. Women give off signals that might lead men on and men should be aware of these signals and be careful of what they do, she said. Castoria described a date-rapist as someone who wants to be in control at all times. She listed the early warn ing signs of a rapist as a man who gives you funny looks, touches you where you are not comfortable with it and tries to get you to drink more than you should. Castoria also said it is important for women to be aware of their lim ited reactions under the influence of alcohol and drugs, Castoria said. “If the case goes to court, you have to think what the jury will think about you being drunk,” she said. Bill Turner, Brazos County dis trict attorney, said Texas law books do not list a specific crime as date- rape. The Texas law only describes sexual assault — intentional or knowing penetration of the sexual organ or anus of another human be ing without that person’s consent. For this reason. Turner said it is critical for a rape victim to go straight to the hospital for an exami nation to get proper evidence. A woman also should tell someone im- lllustration by Carol Wells mediately so their testimony can be used in court, he said. In court, the woman has the bur den of proof — meaning that she has to prove the defendent is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, he said. “One major problem is that people don’t usually commit rape in front of other people,” he said. “The jury only has to go on what the two peo ple say. And the defendent is going to say ‘I’m not the person who did it.’ ” Without enough evidence, Turner said date-rape cases can’t be taken to court. “We can only go to court with the cases we can win,” he said. Speaking third, Dr. Brent Pater son, judicial affairs supervisor at Texas A&M, said the legal sysyem for date-rape cases is different on campus. Paterson is the only person who hears the case. Paterson said the sexual assault must be between two students for a date-rape case to be handled by A&M. First, the victim must submit a statement to Paterson telling him what occurred and saying they want to go through the disciplinary proc ess. Paterson reviews the informa tion to see if there is enough infor mation for a case. Letter charges, stating what the defendent is charged with, are then sent to the defendent. The student has an ad ministration conference with Pater son to review evidence about the case. Paterson hears the defendent’s story. If the stories differ, the victim and defendent meet with Paterson. A decision is made. Depending on the case the rapist could be sus pended, forced to take counseling and possibly kicked out of school. The student has one chance to ap peal to the Faculty Student Panel. Pr .erson described the typical re- ponse of date-rape victims. Paterson said typical date-rape victims are plagued by confusion at first. Next, victims believe they might be to blame. Third, they become angry at the rapist. Finally, they begin to ra tionally deal with the rape.