The Daily Tar HeelTuesday, January 21, 19925 Croatian ByJoshBoyer SuS Writer The European Community's recog nition of Croatia and Slovenia as inde pendent states raises new questions about the prospects for peace in war torn Yugoslavia. The EC's declaration Wednesday could threaten the cease-fire that has held since Jan. 2. Some EC representa tives fear the Serb-dominated federal government might continue military operations against the Croats to halt the disintegration of Yugoslavia. "We sincerely hope the prospects for peace won't diminish," said Momcilo Koprivica, counselor for press of the Yugoslav embassy in Washington, D.C. "But we are absolutely uncertain whether what has happened will en hance the prospects for peace or cause further complications." The recognition of Croatian inde pendence changes the scope of a war that started as a civil conflict between ethnic groups. Now the war has been transformed into an international issue. Croatia, as a recognized independent ' nation, can call for military and eco David Duke struggling to land spot on GOP primary ballots By Brandy Fisher Staff Writer Republican leaders in several states have launched widespread campaigns to keep controversial presidential can didate David Duke off primary ballots. Duke, the former Ku KIux Klan leader turned right-wing politician, hopes to challenge President Bush for the Re publican nomination. But Duke's reputation as a racist and his lack of GOP support have stymied the Louisiana native's attempts to win a place on many state primary ballots. Many Republicans worry that Duke's background will taint voters' opinions of other GOP candidates. 'There is every reason to distrust him he's racist, anti-semitic and some one who is completely out of tune with the democratic values of our country," said William Leuchtenburg, a UNC Kenan professor of history. Georgia, Rhode Island and Florida have declared Duke ineligible for inclu sion on primary ballots. Several other states are determinjng whether the con servative challenger will meet state re quirements for inclusion. Duke first faced trouble in Massa chusetts when Secretary of State Michael Connolly, by personal choice, announced that the former Klan leader's name would not be placed on the ballot for the state's May 10 primary. The threat of a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union forced Connolly to reverse his decision. Although Duke has denounced his career in the Klan, his reputation has REACH. JOUR GOALS IN 92 months for mi TRIAL j v Interested in a Career as a Paralegal? 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But the United States wants stronger assurances that Serbs living in Croatia will be protected be fore it recognizes the two states' inde pendence, he said. President Bush also is hesitant to recognize Croatian independence be cause of the alliance the United States has shared with the Yugoslav govern ment since World War II, Anderle said. A State Department official speak ing on the condition of anonymity said last week that the United States and the EC share the common goal of ending the fighting, but any peace settlement should include strong protection of na tional rights. "We have made it clear that we are firmly opposed to changes of the bor ders of any Yugoslav republic by force or intimidation," the official said. Serb and Croat forces have been en gaged in a brutal conflict since Croatia presidential ampaign 1992 cost him support from large factions of the Republican Party. The Massachusetts GOP has refused to support Duke because the party nor mally backs incumbents, not because of the challenger's political beliefs, said Alan Safran, press secretary for the state Republican party. Other state organizations recognize Duke as a political extremist, rather than a viable contender for the presi dential nomination. "He's not a legitimate candidate," said Eddie Woodhouse, communica tions director for the N.C. Republican Party. "He was a Democrat, no w he 's a Republican, and he'll turn somewhere else next." March Vogel, treasurer of the Duval County, Fla., Republican executive committee, fears Florida voters will confuse Duke's Klan connection with the views of mainstream Republicans. "We do not support him, because he comes from a violent background," Vogel said. "His association with the KKK was not an association with the Republican party." Duke was disappointed with the decisions of election officials in Florida, Georgia and Rhode Island to keep him off primary ballots, said Nicole Berthonnaud, assistant director of re- MEMBERSHIP 3 MONTHS FOR $69 TRIAL MEMBERSHIP !TTie Chfoi fOR WOMEN OrVtV Rams Plaza Shopping Ctr 929-8860 Mo.TWi 99 hi 9-1 Sot. 9-1 'First-time members only. declared independence from Yugosla via June 25, 1 99 1 . During the six months of fighting, both sides have agreed to and broken 14 cease-fires. The most recent truce has held the longest, Anderle said. Barbara Hicks, UNC political sci ence instructor, said the latest cease-fire would hold if the United Nations plays a more immediate role in the peace process. Last week, the United Nations sent a 50-member peace-keeping force to monitor the cease-fire. The EC did not grant official recog nition to two additional Yugoslav re publics Bosnia-Hercegovina and Macedonia although both have de clared independence. The Yugoslav government would like to protect Serb regions of Bosnia Hercegovina, but Serb villages are in termixed with Muslim and Croat towns. Dividing Bosnia-Hercegovina into eth nic regions would be close to impos sible, Anderle said. The Macedonians cannot function without support from the Yugoslav gov ernment, he said. "Macedonia has nowhere to go," Anderle said. "They are a poor moun search for the Duke campaign. Duke, in conjunction with the ACLU, will file lawsuits against any state that denies his inclusion on primary ballots, Berthonnaud said. Because Duke has faced such strong opposition from the Republican Party, he may decide to run as a third party candidate in the November general elec tion, she said. "It's always an option, but he hasn't made any firm, fast decisions yet," Berthonnaud said. In North Carolina, Duke's name prob ably will not appear on the May 5 ballot, since the state board of elections re quires candidates either to qualify for federal funding or to complete a 1 0,000 signature petition. To meet the funding requirement, a candidate must get 20 state contribu tions of $5,000 each. Duke faces trouble in his attempt to meet either of these state requirements in time for the N.C. primary. "Right now I'll be honest, I haven't heard any indication of support for Duke," Woodhouse said. "If someone stuck a gun to my head, I'd say he's gonna come up short." Enter immediately after gradua tion without waiting for the results of your State Boards. You can earn great benefits as an Ajr Force nurse officer. And if selected during your senior year, you may qualify for a five-month internship at a major Air Force medical facili ty. To apply, you'll need an overall 2.50 CPA. Serve your country while you serve your career. USAF HEALTH PROFESSIONS COLLECT 919850-9549 f IN CONCERT J3 JJ. f,Xf jj 2-k " i I J3. "TRUTH" America's Premier Christian Group R Thursday, Jan. 30th At 7:30 P.M. 7 Wright Auditorium - ECU f Greenville, N.C. J4 '6.00 In Advance, '8.00 At The Door Jt Call 355-3500 For Ticket Info J3 "r Sponsored by GRACE A J( Christian Fellowship j-j T ofECU Jj tain people who are completely depen dent on Yugoslavia." Hicks said the Yugoslav government has virtually fallen apart under the strain of the recent secessions. 'The federal government was set up to balance off nationality conflicts," Hicks said. "With parts of the govern ment pulling out, the balance falls apart." Two weeks ago, the Yugoslav army complicated the cease-fire by shooting down an EC observer helicopter. The army has accepted responsibility for the shooting and has begun an investiga tion, Koprivica said. Trustees Richard Epps was student body presi dent from 1 972 to 1 973 and also the first black student to hold this position. Epps also became the first student body presi dent to serve on the Board of Trustees. As a junior, Epps was chairman of the Honor Court and remained involved with the University even after hisgradu ation, Heyd said. Epps said he was surprised at the nomination he had received from Heyd. "Yes, I was surprised that I had been nominated, but pleasantly so," he said. "I had been a member of the Board of Trustees before." In addition to his service with the Board of Visitors, Epps has been in volved in other campus organizations. "I've served on the General Alumni Service frompae3 Wright compared the struggle of blacks today to King's struggle in the 1960s. "We know that it wasn't easy for Dr. King, and we know that it is not easy for us," he said. "We still have many more mountains to climb." Watson said affirmative action laws and civil rights acts are necessary in the struggle for equal rights, Watson said. "Affirmative action is one of the pre scriptions to help treat and maybe even place in remission the disease of racism in America," she said. "If the system was not sick in the first place, then there would be no need for civil rights laws." Middle-aged black men need to take a more active role in the civil rights movement instead of merely relying on the traditional dominance of women and young people, Watson said. "We not only need to learn to live together, we also need to learn to lead our people together," she said. The music for the service included "We Shall Overcome," a song that be came the anthem of the civil rights movement in the 1960s and the Black National Hymn, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." 1992 BSN STUDENTS. the Air Force 13 Anderle said confusion within the federal force may have caused the inci dent. "Many (federal troops) have deserted and are avoiding conscription," he said. "It's so bad that the Yugoslavian army isn't able to operate in a regular combat way." The ethnic conflict between the Croats and Serbs historically has been a catalyst for worldwide violence. In 1 9 1 4, tension between the two republics ig nited World War I. But the recent conflict is of a differ ent nature. Hicks said. In the past, the Association Board and was one of the original organizers of the Black Alumni Reunion," he said. Epps, an attorney, said that despite being busy running his private practice in Alexandria, Va., he would be de- MLK wise might not be recognized. "The recipient is the epitome of the lifestyle of Dr. King, and we want to recognize this student for their contributions." A committee is working to establish an endowment to ensure that the schol arship becomes a permanent fixture of the University, Ervin said. An endow ment would also make the scholarship more prestigious, and annual fund rais ing would no longer be necessary. March men, and socio-economic conditions directed them that way, she said. Chapel Hill Mayor Ken Broun, who has spent time in South Africa working with a trial advocacy group, said he gradually started noticing likenesses between life in the United States and life in South Africa during his visits. "Martin Luther King Jr. has brought us to the beginning of the light," he said. "Whether we live in that light is up to us. "I spent time with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and worked in South Africa. As I went there more often, I saw more alarming similarities the same economic disparity that exists in South Africa exists here," Broun said. He added that housing in Chapel Hill was unaffordable for many residents. 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"I would hope that all students would want the opportunity to serve the University. It's a fine university. I personally would be willing to serve it in any capacity." from page 1 Ervin said the scholarship kept the memory of King alive. "It is one way of informing individuals who live in a different time about this particular American and why it's important to keep his contributions alive." Thomas said, "In the community, in general. Dr. King is considered the great est African-American leader who ever lived, so to be honored with an award in his name that meant so much to me." from page 1 us," Broun said. "We wish our brothers and sisters well in South Africa, but we must also realize we have many miles to go in America." Alan McSurely, a local attorney ac tive in civil rights, compared the UNC's personnel policies for its lowest paid workers to the plantation system treat ment of slaves. 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