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U.S.-N. Korea to meet
Negotiations will set up liaison offices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
United States has agreed to talk
to North Korea next week in Py
ongyang about establishing
diplomatic ties with the hard-line
Communist regime.
'State Department officials
aid today the negotiations, ap
parently first ever in the North
brean capital, would concern
^ arrangements to set up liaison of
fices in the two capitals.
That would be a major step to
ward recognition. Liaison offices
rovide for diplomatic contact,
he Nixon administration, for in-
established liaison offices
;d end decades of icy distance
rom China. Subsequently, the
Harter administration estab-
ished full ties with Beijing.
In addition to the meeting in
yongyang, the two sides will
neet in Berlin on replacing a 5-
negawatt experimental reactor
hat is part of North Korea’s sus-
di dana',
pect nuclear program with new
technology considered less dan
gerous.
Both meetings will be held
Sept. 10 against a backdrop of
North Korean promises to main
tain a freeze on the program,
which U.S. government analysts
believe already has produced one
or two nuclear weapons.
State Department officials
said the Berlin meeting will also
deal with ways to safely store
spent fuel from the North Korean
reactor and to provide North Ko
rea with energy temporarily dur
ing a period of conversion to
light-water reactors.
The North Koreans have in
sisted they need their experimen
tal reactor for energy purposes.
But the United States and a
number of Asian nations suspect
it is part of an ambitious pro
gram to develop nuclear
weapons.
Settlement set
in implant case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)
— A judge granted final ap
proval today to the largest
single product liability settle
ment in U.S. history, a $4.25
billion pact between women
and breast implant manufac-
turers
The ruling by U.S. Dis
trict Judge Sam Pointer
cleared the way for court-ap
pointed administrators to be
gin determining whether
there is enough money to pay
thousands of women seeking
money from the settlement.
"Now we can begin tally
ing the claims,” said Stanley
Chesley, an attorney who ne
gotiated on behalf of women.
Critics contend the settle
ment is severely underfund
ed. They said as much as
$200 billion is needed to ade
quately compensate implant
recipients.
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DALLAS (AP) — U.S. Rep.
lartin Frost is dismissing as
lection-year politics an ethics
mplaint alleging he improper-
spent taxpayer money by us-
g a federal employee for cam-
laign work.
Dallas County GOP Chair-
an Robert Driegert said Thurs-
ay he has filed a complaint
gainst Frost with the House
thics Committee and asked
^S. Attorney Paul Coggins and
alias FBI agents to look into
he charges.
Frost said he will cooperate
ith the committee but believes
;will “conclude that the com-
laint is without merit.”
Frost, who faces Republican
d,Harrison in the November
lection, called the issue a “par-
san attack by my opponent and
,e Republican Party.’’
Driegert said congressional
buse of power should be dis-
ussed in an election year. “Con
fess itself, the way it operates,
is a legitimate campaign issue,”
he said.
Anyone may file a complaint
against a House member with
the House Ethics Committee.
According to Driegert’s com
plaint, PYost aide Robert Mansker
did campaign work while on the
federal payroll in 1991-94. The
complaint states that Mansker
spent a significant amount of time
in 1991 in Austin, monitoring and
influencing redistricting, which is
an illegal activity for a congres
sional employee.
Mansker, whose $108,000 an
nual salary is paid by the federal
government, should have taken
a leave of absence to work on re
districting, Driegert said.
Republicans also have released
a Federal Election Commission
report showing the Frost cam
paign reimbursed Mansker
$11,000 for campaign-related ex
penses incurred in Texas in 1991
and 1992.
Driegert said it is illegal for a
federal worker to incur expenses
on behalf of a campaign, even if
the money is reimbursed. The
expenses are considered a contri
bution to the campaign; it is ille
gal for federal employees to con
tribute in excess of $1,000 dur
ing any election cycle, the com
plaint says.
Frost has said Mansker was
reimbursed for campaign work
performed off-hours or on vaca
tion time.
Coggins said the Justice De
partment has been asked to in
vestigate the charges but would
n’t confirm whether it will do so.
In another development involv
ing the 24th District race, two
small businessmen announced
Thursday that GOP candidate
Harrison failed to pay employee
withholding taxes in the first
quarter of 1985. In 1986, the IRS
filed a tax lien of about $3,813
against E.C. Harrison Properties
Inc., a home builder and property
development company.
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PERSONAL COUNSELING GROUPS FALL 1994
WHAT IS GROUP COUNSELING AND HOW CAN IT HELP?
Group counseling involves four to ten people meeting with one or two counselors serving as group leaders. The group
provides a safe environment because group membership and everything said in group is confidential. Group members learn
new ways of behaving and interacting with others by expressing their own feelings about what someone says or does. With the
guidance of the counselor(s), the group provides support and offers alternatives to members so that they may resolve difficulties
and develop new ways of relating to people.
Group counseling also provides the opportunity for people to see that they are not alone with their problems.
How much you talk about yourself depends on what you are comfortable with. You can benefit from group even when you are
saying little because you will learn about yourself as others talk about their concerns.
SCS COUNSELING GROUPS FOR FALL 1994
If you feel that a particular group may be of help to you, make an appointment at the Student Counseling Service, in
Henderson Hall, to speak to a screening counselor. The counselor can help you determine if group counseling would benefit
you. If you have any questions concerning group counseling , call Dr. Laura Bettor (845-4427 ext. 126) at the Student
Counseling Service.
ADULT CHILDREN OR ALCOHOLICS/ADULT CHILDREN OF
DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY SYSTEMS
Monday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Support and counseling group for students who grew up in a
dysfunctional family systems stemming from divorce, physical and/or
emotional abuse, substance abuse, etc.
Co-leaders: Robert Carter & Debbie Barton
AFRICAN-AMERICAN SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
This group for African-American students explores issues related to
gender-based expectations of performance such as self-awareness,
sexuality, and self-discovery.
Co-Leaders: Brian Williams & Indira Hogan
BIOFEEDBACK WORKSHOPS
Monday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
One-session workshops designed to give students an introduction to
relaxation techniques.
Leader: Nick Dobrovolsky
• DISSERTATION/THESIS SUPPORT GROUP
Wedensday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
This group is for graduate students who are struggling in the process
of writing their theses/dissertations. Potential group topics are issues of
procrastination, anxiety, goal-setting, etc.
Co-leaders: Laura Bettor & Brian Williams
• THE EMOTIONS ROLLERCOASTER
Monday 1:30 -3:00 p.m.
This structured group will examine emotions that are troublesome for
many women including loss, anger, guilt, jealousy, and shame. The
topic will change each week, and participants may attend any or all of
the sessions.
Co-Leaders: Betty Milburn & Barbara Pettit
• EMPOWERING YOURSELF I: SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN
MOLESTED AS CHILDREN
Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
EMPOWERING YOURSELF II: Support Group for Women and Men
Molested as Children
Thursday 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Groups for women & men with sexual molestation in their past.
Identifying and exploring aftereffects of the abuse will be the focus.
Emphasis is on handling relationships, building self-esteem, and
gaining personal power.
Co-Leaders: Laura Bettor & Debbie Barton -1
Robert Carter & Laura Bettor - II
• GAY/LESBIAN/BISEXUAL GROUP
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
The primary focus of this group for gay/lesbian/bisexual students will
not be limited to sexual orientation issues. Topics may include:
relationship issues, coming out religious concerns, and self-esteem,
etc.
Leader: Mary Ann Moore
• HISPANIC STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP
Monday 5:15 - 6:30
A safe supportive place to discuss issues and concerns related to
being a Hispanic/Latinofa) student at Texas A&M.
Co-Leaders: Juan Riker & Indira Hogan
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GROUP
Friday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
International students meet on a drop-in basis to discuss concerns
and to learn helpful skills so that they can be more successful while
studying in the United States. Topics presented each week will be
advertised in the “What’s Up” section of The Battalion on Thursdays
and Fridays.
Co-leaders: Gisela Lin & Wade Birch
• INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY I
Group 1: Monday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Group 2: Tuesday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
An experiential group for students wanting to confront troublesome
interpersonal patterns that limit authentic encounters with others.
Co-Leaders: Ron Lutz & Debbie Rabinowitz Group 1
Ron Lutz & Gisela Lin - Group 2
MAKING SENSE OUT OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
A series of one-session groups that provides an opportunity to unravel
some of the puzzles about romantic relationships & understand the
common issues that develop. Single men and women as well as
couples are encouraged to attend.
Co-Leaders: Ted Stachowiak & Noel Rather Salata
• OLDER THAN TRADITIONAL AGE GROUP
Thursday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
This group is for students whose concerns are related to issues which
are different from traditional undergraduate concerns. Marriage,
divorce, office politics, dealing with children etc. are potential group
topics.
Co-leaders: Mick Dobrovolsky & Don Daughtry
• CAREER PLANNING: INTERESTS & PERSONALITY ST YLES
Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Explore careers. Learn how you can best contribute to a work group
and receive information about the strengths and weaknesses of your
unique leadership and problem-solving style. Requires completion of
testing two days prior to workshop & outside homework.
Co-Leaders: Kerry Hope & Debbie Rabinowitz
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
Thursday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
This group will focus on understanding causes of stress and
techniques for managing and reducing stress. Initial commitment is for
four sessions. This group will meet September 22 through October 13,
with possibility of continuing thereafter.
Co-Leaders: Betty Milburn & Don Daughtry
• WOMEN IN THE NINETIES (NO TIME FOR YOURSELF)
Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
This support group is for women who are in the midst of dealing with
the pressures of juggling school, marriage, parenthood, ect. Explore
how to balance personal, professional, and academic roles, without
losing sense of self.
Co-Leaders: Noel Rather-Salata & Debbie Rabinowitz
• WOMEN’S ISSUES GROUP
Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The purpose of this group for female graduate or undergraduate
students is to address issues that have been traditionally described as
womens issues. Topics may include relationship issues, eating
concerns, and self-esteem.
Co-Leaders: Mary Ann Moore & Barbara Pettit
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commitment to the principle of diversity in all
areas. In that spirit, admission to Texas A&M
University and any of its sponsored programs
is open to all qualified individuals without
regard to any subgroup classification or
stereotype.