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2The Daily Tar HeelThursday, February 22, 1990 World and Nation December cold drives prices oo mm Associated I'rcss reports WASHINGTON Retail prices nude their steepest jump in seven years st month as tonsumeis suffered from e letlover ctleetsot' December's high od and fuel costs, the government id Wednesday. Analysis said that last mouth's I.I cicent surge ovei states the true pace ! inflation and that price increases hould moderate in the following onths. Iheie was concern, however, out higher pi ices posted for items itside the food and luel categories. The Labor Department said the in iease in its seasonally adjusted Con Miner Pi ice Index (CPI ) was the largest ince a 1.1 peicent gain in June 19X2. ! he depaitment said that 60 peicent of !.e Janu.uy inciease came in food and ieig pi ices. I lie fiigid weather a month earlier it was the fouith coldest December nee iccoids weie lust kept 96 yeais Czech leader speaks to U.S. Congress roni Associated Press reports WASHING I ON Cechoslova- ian Piesident Vaclav Havel told Con fess Wednesday his nation was "re urning to Furope" fiom decades of Soviet domination and asked lawmak- : s to help by piessing the Soviet Union stay on its own toad to democracy. In a speech to a joint meeting of the louse and Senate that was more philo- phical than political, the playwright- rl ill' Your Own Apartment. s&Aj 929"0404 iSO jTV--. 933-2345 TOgJ?LM Y T)X A FRANKLIN ''yCARR MILL JMjr 968-3983vA.MA" () a 967 2239 iKiswdF: l 967-2231 NOMINATIONS FOR CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE FOLLOWING STUDENT ACTIVITY AWARDS CHANCELLOR'S AWARDS CEREMONY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 1, 1990 MOREHEAD BUILDING 3:00 P.M. Name of Award Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award John Johnson Parker, Jr, Medal Frank Porter Graham Award Irene F. 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Nevertheless, there was concern that the so-called core inflation prices excluding the volatile food and energy sectors rose 0.6 percent last month, double December's increase and the largest since an identical 0.6 percent jump in January I9S9. At the White House, presidential press secretary Maiiin Fitwater called the jump "disappointing news" but said the administration expects the core rate turned-president also said Americans needed to learn, along with his country, "how to put morality ahead of politics, science and economics." Havel, w ho reluctantly accepted the popular mandate of his country to lead during its time of rapid transition, re ceived a two-minute standing ovation from the standing-room-only crowd in the House chamber, and appeared somewhat stiff and surprised at the SZ Now You Can Afford It. TIIK l'KT!Kr Ki 'I'l.K Mon.-Fri.9-6 Sat. 10-5 Nature of Recipient Senior-one man, one woman Senior-man or woman Senior-man or woman Senior woman Senior man Junior woman undergraduate any undergraduate any undergraduate any undergraduate Senior-man or woman Senior-man or woman any undergraduate undergraduate Senior-man or woman to decline steadily over the year. "We are hopeful that this is a bulge that will be temporary in nature, but inflation requires eternal vigilance and we remain on a policy of want ing steady growth with low inflation." John Silvia, an economist with Kemper Financial Services in Chicago, said that in addition to food and energy, all other categories posted increases except apparel, which was unchanged. "The surprising breadth of the in creases ... suggests that core inflation is 4.5 to 5 percent. If we're stuck there, that means the Fed is stuck." Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday that a reversal of the "horrendous" January consumer price rise was under way but added that inflationary pres sures remain too high and indicated the Fed would continue its tight-credit and high-interest policies. reception. Speaking through a translator, I lavel called Czechoslovakia one of Eastern Europe's "wayward children" and said it wanted to coordinate its return to the economic and political mainstream with Hungary, Poland and other nations emerging from 40 years of Soviet domination. The United States can best aid that Americans From Associated Press reports BOGOTA, Colombia Americans hired extra guards and stayed close to home Wednesday because of a guer rilla "death to gringos" threat, and the government promised special measures to protect them. "Every American client I've got was on the telephone this morning asking for more guards," said the owner of a security company that protects several U.S. companies. A U.S. oil executive said his com pany had canceled all trips outside Bogota by American employees. The National Liberation Army, known by its Spanish initials ELN, declared Tuesday that all U.S. interests in Colombia were its military targets. It has kidnapped three Americans in a week. James Donnelly of Detroit and David Kent of Indianapolis still are held, but the guerrillas freed Francis Legal Problems ? I call Orrin Robbins Attorney at Law 968-1825 Primary Area of Achievement humanitarian contribution student self-governance improving quality of life of the University comminity through principles of equality, dignity and peace among men character, scholarship, leadership character, scholarship, leadership character, scholarship, leadership unselfish commitment through service to the University and the surrounding community international awareness and understanding athletics plus extracurricular activities student publications recognizes the principle of honor as one of the University's most hallowed ideals preservation and enhancement of loyalty and good will between the University, its students, alumni and friends greatest contribution to the quality of campus life of the efficacy of University programs for students recognizing service through the Student Congress member of the graduating class whose leadership and selfless dedication have strengthened class pride and University loyalty, enriched the lives of seniors, and made the most significant contribution to the University Greenspan also said the Fed had lowered its overall inflation estimate for 1990 to between 4 percent and 4.5 percent, down from a June forecast of between 4.5 percent and 5 percent. The Bush administration is forecasting a 4.1 percent inflation rate. Overall, food prices advanced 1.8 percent while energy costs increased 5.1 percent, including a record 26.3 percent rise for fuel oil. Gasoline prices rose 7.7 percent rise while natural gas and electricity costs combined increased 0.3 percent. Prices of fruits and vegetables also posted a record increase in January, up 10.2 percent. Tomato prices rose 75.6 percent. Grocery store prices overall were up 2.9 peicent, their largest increase since a 7. 1 peicent rise in August 1973. Meat, poultry, fish and egg prices combined were up 1 .9 peicent. return, he said, by helping the Soviet Union on its "irreversible, but im mensely complicated road to denioc racy. "The more quickly and the more peacefully the Soviet Union begins to move along the road towards genuine political pluralism" and economic re form, "the better it will be not just for Czechs and Slovaks, but for the whole world." in Colombia wary of death threats Amico Ferarri of Rochester, N.Y., a Roman Catholic priest. Americans on the U.S. Embassy staff were told Wednesday to stay home except for necessary trips and were being escorted to and from work by armed guards, an embassy employee said. The State Department already had considered Colombia so dangerous it would send only people who were single or married and willing to live apart from their families. Diplomats get hazard pay for service in Colombia. Minister of Government Carlos Lemos, a member of the National Se curity Council, said after a council meeting Tuesday night the government was making special arrangements to protect Americans and U.S. business interests. He said it appeared recently that attacks by ELN guerrillas also were meant to discourage people from vot ing in congressional and mayoral elec tions March 1 1. The National Libera tion Army has become the most anti- '&3 Something for those of you who aren't taking Kaplan Prep'.M We c piodiKeil intMe lop scores on he l.s.U 1 1 MAI C.KI and MCAT than .ill odiet hhiim's lOinhmt'd Whuh nuMiii it ou te not t.ikinj; K.ipl.ui l'rep v ou may need lo t.ike moie ch.m .1 al peiuil to the test 5 STANLEY II. KAPLAN Jm Like k.ipl.ui Oi l.ikeVmii h. lines CALL Classes start soon. For olhrr location call 800-KP TEST BIRTH CONTROL GYNECOLOGY FREE PREGNANCY TRIANGLE WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER German officials promise careful reunification plans From Associated Press reports EAST BERLIN East Germany's foreign minister on Wednesday warned against rapid reunification, and his West German counterpart assured the victorious World War II Allies that nothing would be done behind their backs. In East Berlin, the government sought to assure worried citizens that there would be no immediate in creases in state-subsidized food prices and announced plans for large tax cuts to bolster private initiative. Foreign Minister Oskar Fischer said during a Parliament debate that the reunification of Germany must be coupled with similar moves to ward greater integration in Europe. "German unity must proceed at such a rhythm that it corresponds to the interests of the victorious powers and German neighbors." He added that unification must not rattle Euro pean stability or the world's balance of power. West German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher said Ger mans must provide definite, binding recognition of European borders before German unification is ac cepted by all sides. Bush hedges Constitution WASHINGTON President George Bush is nibbling at the edges of a major constitutional confronta tion with Congress, and so far Demo- American and violent of Colombia's six guerrilla groups. Manuel Perez, a former Catholic priest, commands the ELN, which in the past has idolized Fidel Castro of Cuba. Two years ago, his guerrillas began blowing up sections of Colombia's largest oil pipeline an average of al most once a week. The line, which carries 240,000 barrels of crude a day from northeast ern Cano Limon field 500 miles to the Caribbean coast, has been attacked twice this week and seven times in 1990. Ecopetrol, the state oil company, said the pipeline had been shut down since Monday because of the damage. A spokesman, who insisted on anonym ity for fear of becoming a guerrilla target, said it should reopen in a few days. The guerrillas have made their threat three times, first in a letter addressed to the families of Kent and Donnelly, the kidnapped Americans. It was published by the daily El Colombiano of Medell in, headquarters of the most powerful Lunch Daily 11:30-5:00 N BAR Deli Sandwiches Homemade Soups Large Assortment of Salads 149 12 E. Franklin St. 0 vm mim mmisfvmnaAS m iww ww rwwww m xmm saa i m n m m m m If JP rrrrrr iiiniii Come Check Out The New Swimwear For Spring. Great Selection Featuring MfMI 111 143 E. FRAIIICLII1 ST. Private. Confidential. Caring. Personalized Women's Health Care including: TESTS 101 Conner Dr., Suite 402, Chapel Hill, Across from University Mall 942-0011 OR 942-0824 Because you have enough to worry about. News in Brief cratic leaders are not calling his hand on it. In a calculated act of civil disobe dience. Bush has told Congress he won't carry out certain provisions of certain laws because he believes them to be an infringement on his constitu tional powers. It's a new twist on the old argu ment over line-item veto powers long sought unsuccessfully by Re publican presidents from Democratic Congresses. Bush's first act of defiance came, little noticed, last November on a bill providing money for two federal agencies. He did it again last Friday on a $9.8 billion State Department measure. So far, the president's act ions have generated little heat in Congress largely because he hasn't done much to publicize them and, consequently, members generally seem unaware of what he's been up to. "We're going to put someone on this right away," said Rep. Don Edwards, D-Calif., chairman of the House Judiciary subcommittee on civil and constitutional rights. Edwards, who usually keeps track of such things, said he had not been aware of Bush's assertions. cocaine cartel, where the men were kidnapped Feb. 13. Amico told the Bogota daily El Tiempo he carried another copy of the threat when he was released, in the form of a statement from the National Liberation Army. On Wednesday, the Spanish news agency EEE said it had received a threat ening guerrilla statement that singled out Thomas McNamara, the U.S. ambassador. No firm figures are available on the number of Americans in Colombia, but past U.S. Embassy estimates have been about 20.000. U.S. oil companies operating in the country include Occidental, Exxon, Texaco, Houston Oil, Amoco and Chevron. Among the dozens of other U.S. firms are IBM, Xerox, General Motors, Colgate-Palmolive and Kodak. The most serious attack on a U.S. company by ELN guerrillas occurred two years ago when a car bomb ex ploded outside Occidental headquar ters in Bogota, wounding two guards and breaking most windows in the 10 story building. 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