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(The Daily (Far MM J® Volume 102, Issue 79 101 years of editorial freedom Serving the students and the University community since 1893 IN'^ffiWS Top stories from the state, nation and world U.S. Soldiers Continuing To Seize Weapons in Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Ameri can military patrols rolled through the capi tal searching for weapons Sunday after seizing 1,000 arms at a border outpost and hundreds more at a paramilitary training base. In another sign of change in Haiti, the voice of exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was heard on state radio for the first time in years. State media, which had banned his voice, was under the control of Haiti’s coup leaders until American troops seized the installations Friday. The American mission was being de bated Sunday in Washington, D.C., where the House is expected to vote this week on setting a pull-out date for American troops. American military police removed semi automatic weapons, machine guns, tear gas grenades and rifles. Serb Forces Detain U.N. Convoy, Break Agreement SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina Bosnian Serbs stopped a U.N. military convoy Sunday, a day after agreeing to permit free passage through Serb-held ter ritory. The Serbs signed an agreement Satur day to end their blockade of U.N. aid and military land convoys, which they imposed in retaliation for a NATO airstrike on a Serb tank. But a Dutch military convoy trying to leave Srebrenica in eastern Bosnia was stopped and detained Sunday at the first Serb checkpoint outside the mostly Mus lim enclave. Claire Grimes, a U.N. spokeswoman, said it was possible word of the agreement had not yet reached Serb troops on the ground. Fear of Plague Spreads to Two Persian Gulf Nations NEW DELHI, India Authorities tried to calm widening panic over India’s deadly plague outbreak on Sunday, and two Persian Gulf states began evacuating their citizens. Neighboring Bangladesh and Pakistan, meanwhile, reported the first suspected cases of pneumonic plague outside India. Fearof contamination has reached panic levels in New Delhi, the capital and home to 11 million people. Press Trust of India said the number of suspected plague cases reported had risen from 2,848 on Saturday to 4,059 on Sunday. Only about 22 cases have so far been confirmed. The majority have turned out to be other diseasessuchas tuberculosis and pneumonia, or even com mon colds. March Marks Anniversary Of Russian Confrontation MOSCOW Thousands of national ists, communists and other opponents of Boris Yeltsin marched in Moscow Sunday to commemorate the anniversary of the bloody confrontation last year that ended with government troops storming the par liament building. In sharp contrast to last Oct. 3, when thousands rampaged through the city and battled police, die 4,000 marchers Sunday were escorted by police. The demonstration was both a religious memorial and a call to unite against Yeltsin. Yeltsin had issued the order to open fire on the rebellious parliament on Oct. 4, 1993. More than 140 people died in two days of violence. Japanese Land in Zaire on Mission to Aid Rwandans GOMA, Zaire The first unit of Japa nese ground troops deployed under Japa nese command since World War II landed in Goma Sunday on a mission that could lead to a greater Japanese role in interna tional peacekeeping. “This is our first humanitarian mission in Japanese history,” said Col. Mitsunobu Kamimoto, commander of the Armed Self- Defense Forces. He said he hoped Japan would “take its place ... in the world” after the mission, which will focus on providing medical support, water and sanitation for some of the 850,000 Rwandan refugees in the Goma area. Japan, a country of strong pacifist senti ments since World War 11, bans the use of its troops to settle international disputes. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Weather TODAY: Cloudy, breezy; high 68. TUESDAY: Mostly sunny; high 68. A tourist is a fellow who drives thousands of miles so he can be photographed standing in front of his car. Emile Ganest University Hires Interim Audit Director Former Head Auditor Capel Reassigned to Department Of Systems and Procedures BY JULIE CORBIN STAFF WRITER In an effort to heal the troubled internal audit department at UNC, Bruce Thomas, executive assistant to N.C. Central Uni versity Chancellor Julius Chambers, has been hired as the interim director of the department. Edwin Capel, the former director, has been reassigned to the University Depart A Stoeet Fair to Remember Festifall continues its tradition of ever-growing offerings with international foods, artisans, music and dancing. f|; "iPftek iR \ i IMBL* * ' nßbk V mi ML — iHHB Gwen Overturf paints a flower on Annie Williams' face to benefit the Child Care Networks. BY CHARLEEN GRAHAM STAFF WRITER Chapel Hill’s annual Festifall closed this year's installment in record-setting fashion the Chapel Hill police re ceived only one report of a lost, then returned, child. “We usually have at least two or three,” said Capt. Tony Oakley, of the DTH/KATIE CANNON Kyamil Orsini enjoys the music of the Rifa'i Marufi Order of America Players Sunday afternoon at Festifall. UNC Housekeepers Take Their Case to N.C. Court of Appeals Attorney Asks for Hearing Over Allegations of Racial Discrimination at University BY AMY REAVIS STAFF WRITER The N.C. Court of Appeals heard argu ments Thursday to allow a group of black housekeepers an administrative hearing to discuss alleged racial discrimination at UNC. The group of housekeepers, who are represented by Chapel Hill attorney A1 Stolen ONE Cards Used in Bad Check Scam BY CHRISTINA MASSEY STAFF WRITER A Durham man was arrested Wednes day in connection with stealing more than 400 UNC ONE Cards in January, accord ing to University Police reports. Canu Cassio Dißona, 21, of 1104 Iredell St. in Durham was charged with a felony financial transaction card theft for his role in the theft, which evolved into a multi state fraud ring, reports state. Durham County Detective Sgt. J. Davis and Uni versity Police Lt. Clay Williams arrested Dißona in Durham for delaying and ob structing a public official when he wrongly Chapel Hill, North CaroHaa MONDAY,OCTOBER 3,1994 ment of Systems and Procedures. Thomas, a former deputy state auditor, was chosen because of his extensive expe rience with both the state’s audit depart ment and the UNC-system audit depart ment, said Wayne Jones, vice chancellor for business and finance. “We went after Bruce after Eddie Capel asked forreassignment because there wasn’t a better person to come into the situation, ” Jones said Sunday. “He’s an ideal fit for this position at this time.” Jones was unsure how long Thomas will stay on as interim director. Thomas is still an employee at NCCU, and probably will return, Jones said. “In effect we are borrowing him from Chapel Hill police. Oakley was also happy to announce that the police were able to reopen the street in record time. Franklin Street was fully accessible by 7:45 p.m. This year’s Festifall continued the tradition established by its predecessors. The annual event, which began more than 20 years ago, experimented with a few different names before deciding upon the seasonal name of Festifall. It is sponsored by the Town of Chapel Hill and the Parks and Recre ation Department. This year there were over 200 booths and over 20,000 guests to the street affair. Expectations for next year’s Festifall are high, maintain ing the tradition of one of Chapel Hill’s more festive events. Festifall ran from 1 p.m. through 6 p.m. on Sunday, with five hours packed full of fun and festivity. Held this year on West Franklin Street between McSurely, have spent four years progress ing through the University’s grievance pro cedures. “The oral argument went very well,” McSurelysaidSunday. “The judges seemed to be most interested in UNC,” he said. The case under appeal stems from an October 1993 dismissal of a class action suit brought against the University by the housekeepers, UNC’s lowest paid employ ees. The suit alleged that black housekeep ers were paid less than their white counter parts and were denied the same training and promotion opportunities that their co workers had received. identified himself as a UNC student and presented the detectives with a fraudu lently obtained ONE Card that linked him to the thefts, reports state. This information was presented to Chapel Hill Magistrate Earl Allison Wednesday afternoon, and he issued the warrant for Dißona’s arrest, reports state. Dißona was being held Wednesday in Orange County Jail on SI,OOO bond, but was later released. Dißona is the third person to be arrested in connection with the ring, which was based at a fraternity at the University of Virginia, wire reports state. Philippe Zamore, 21, of Charlottesville, Central," he said. Chambers was not available for com ment Sunday. As the first director to report directly to the chancellor’s office, Thomas will have to work out the change in the organiza tional structure, Jones said. In his new position Thomas will pick up on Capel’s job, finishing investigations in progress at this time, Jones said. He would not comment on the investigations taking place. Thomas will also follow up on other loose ends, such as reports on completed audits that have not been issued, Jones said. Thomas could not be reached on Sun ? i 'lgLi „ DTH/KATIE CANNON Willie Jackson of the Rathskeller gives Peter Villano a sample of chili at Festifall's Chili Cook-Off. Roberson and Church streets, Festifall attracted a wide array of vendors and guests. Food offerings ran the international gamut, ranging from Greek gyros to Indian delicacies. Also making appear ances were hundreds of pounds of in credible homemade baked goods from churches and other local groups. Local radio station WCHL sponsored a Chili Cook-Off for local chili gour mets. Chili enthusiasts could pay $3 for a chance to sample some of the best chili At the appeal hearing, the housekeep ers asked the court to make a clear-cut decision as to whether the State Personnel Act (SPA) would cover jurisdiction over this type of claim, McSurely said. The Wake County judge who dismissed the case in October ruled that the house keepers’ claims were too vague to fall un der the SPA. It will take the N.C. Court of Appeals four to six weeks to make a decision re garding the housekeepers’ case. If the court is in favor of their appeal, McSurely said he would begin preparation for a two week hearing. If the group loses the appeal, McSurely Va., was arrested in April and charged with felony larceny for trying to use a stolen credit card, reports state. Marcus Tucker, 23, also of Charlottesville, was arrested Sept. 15 at a Durham shopping mall and charged with felony financial transaction card theft and two counts of forgery, reports state. Dißona and Tucker were mainly re sponsible for stealing the cards from the Student Union last winter, reports state. They gave most of them to the UVa. fraud ring but kept some and started their own. As ofFriday, Tucker was in the Durham County Jail, Dißona was free on bond and Zamore’s whereabouts were unknown. day for comment. The Internal Audit Department will no longer perform management advisory du ties, Jones said. This change will “avoid the question of what is an audit as opposed to a management review service,” Jones said. The systems and procedures depart ment, part of the University’s business and finance division, will perform these duties now. Capel will focus on management advis ing in the systems and procedures depart ment. All audits will still be performed by the Internal Audit Department. “Particularly with the shift in manage ment advising, systems and procedures was the natural place for (Capel) to be in the area. According to WCHL’s Alicia Haigler, J & J’s Deli of Tymberline Shopping Center won this year’s Judges Award, while The Rat took home the People's Choice prize with their special chili reci pes. For music lovers, Festifall offered a variety of performers, including The Guiding Lights, a spiritual and gospel choir, and Main Street, a rhythm and Please See FESTIFALL, Page 2 will appeal to the N.C. Supreme Court. “I believe this will turn out to be a very dramatic testimony of how housekeepers havebeentreated,’’McSurely said. “House keepers around the state will be watching this case very carefully.” McSurely said the housekeepers had been waiting to find out whether their claim would be heard in state court or whether they should file in federal court. “The housekeepers have a good case, but they need to go to the federal level,” McSurely said. “It is ironic that UNC wants the federal government to come in to see if their em ployees are being discriminated against,” RAMPAGE ’94 - UNC HOMECOMING WEEK - .. ..... Monday: UNC Sweatshirt Day Noon - UNC drum line in the Pit 12:30 p.m. - High-Kicking Heels in the Pit 7 p.m. - Cross-Cultural Night in Great Hall Tuesday: Tie Day 7 p.m. - Mr. UNC contest in the Union Cabaret Wednesday: Boxer Day Noon - Mack Brown in the Pit 12:30 p.m. - Homecoming Court in the Pit 9 p.m. - Midweek Blowout Party at Players Thursday: 70s Day 7 p.m. - Step show in Memorial Hall *ln the event of rain, these events will be held in Carmichael Auditorium. News/Features/ Am/Spoits Busmess/Advemsing © 1994 DTH Publishing Corp. AD rights reserved. reassigned. His interest is in seeing the University improve its processes,” Jones said. Capel refused to comment Sunday. Capel requested reassignment within the University after the Internal Audit Department was criticized in a report is sued by the state auditor’s office. As Internal Audit Director of the Uni versity, Capel was criticized for failing to issue reports on audits performed by his staff. An in vestigationby the State Auditor’s Office found that Capel had neglected to issue reports of financial irregularities. Last May, Jones asked the State Please See AUDIT, Page 4 Soccer Win Streak Ends At 92 Games STAFF REPORT Eventually, all great things come to an end. Sunday, UNC’s top-ranked women’s soccer team found that out. The top-ranked Tar Heels didn’t lose, but they did tie No. 3 Notre Dame 0-0 in the Collegiate America Cup ’ 94 in St Louis, ending their winning streak at 92 games. After a 90-minute game and two 15- minute overtimes, neither team had any thing to show on the scoreboard for their labor. UNC (11-0-1) outshot Notre Dame (9-0-1) 25-10, but the Irish refused to fold. “It was a great game,” said UNC head coach Anson Dorrance. “I have to give Notre Dame credit for playing with fire for the entire 120 minutes.” Even though the win streak has ended, North Carolina still has the opportunity to break the NCAA soccer record for games without a loss, thanks in part to big plays in goal. Goalkeepers Tracy Noonan and Shelly Finger each had two saves to keep the game scoreless. The most timely came with 20 seconds left in the second overtime when Noonan knocked away a shot by Notre Dame’s Holly Manthei within the penalty area. The unbeaten record stands at 103 and is held by North Carolina, a mark that was set by UNC squads from 1986-1990. The Tar Heels came close to breaking the deadlock twice in the first overtime period when sophomores Debbie Keller and Missy Boyle both had shots ricochet off the cross bar. “I’m also very proud of my kids for fighting the entire game,” Dorrance said. “I was pleased with our composure—we constantly tried to push forward and figure out ways to attack Notre Dame, but we could not get a goal.” Senior All-America Tisha Venturiniled the assault on Fightin' Irish goalie Jen Renola, who had 10 saves on the day. Venturini mustered six shots-on-goal, while teammate Danielle Egan attempted five. Cindy Dawes was the Irish’s leading gun, attempting four shots on the afternoon. And of course, there are the “first times”: ■ It is the first time UNC hasn’t won a game since a 2-2 tie against Central Florida Please See WOMEN’S SOCCER, Page 2 he said. “The University has a long history of denying racism, ” he added. The ‘ Bazemore vs.Friday’case endedup in Supreme Court, and it took UNC 17 yean to admit to discrimination in that case, he said. There are around 300,000 total state employees, 5,800 of which are employed by UNC. In comparison to other state employees, housekeepers have a bad record regarding discrimination, McSurely said. However, the UNC employees subject to the SPA constitute about one-third of the total SPA workforce in the 16-campus Please See HOUSEKEEPERS, Page 2 Friday: Carolina Blue and White Day Noon - Mini pep rally in the Pit 6 p.m. - Parade on Franklin Street 7 p.m. - Pep rally on Franklin Street* 8 p.m. - Laser show/video dance party on Henderson Street* 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Franklin Street Extravaganza* Saturday 10 a m. - Tail Great (super tailgate party) on Stadium Drive by Fetzer Gym 12:10 p.m. - UNC vs. Georgia Tech football game 8 p.m. - UNC Comedy Jam featuring Chris Rock and Adele Givens in Memorial Hall 962-0245 962-1163
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