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3efense rests case in Allison trial From staff reports HILLSBOROUGH The defense rested its case Monday afternoon in the trial of Danny Nathan Allison, who is charged with breaking into a UNC stu dent's room in Morrison residence hall June 5 and sexually assaulting her. Attorneys for both the prosecution and defense will present their closing arguments in Superior Court today. Allison, 22, is also charged with 15 other felony counts in connection with seven sexual assaults against UNC women students last spring and summer, but the current trial concerns only a breaking-and-entering charge and a first degree sexual charge stemming from the June 5 incident. Arguments for the defense have centered on the possibility that witnesses City editor for From staff reports Sean O'Brien, city editor of The Chapel Hill Newspaper, was arrested Saturday night by Chapel Hill police on seven charges, including misdemeanor possession of cocaine and marijuana. O'Brien, 26, of K-7 Tar Heel Manor Apartments, was also . charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, speeding to elude an officer, failure to stop for a blue light, driv ing on the wrong side of the road and careless-and-reckless driv ing. Police also arrested Mark Allan Hamby, 29, of 122 Celeste Circle, on charges of misdemeanor possession of cocaine and marijuana. Hamby was a passenger in O' Brien's car, police said. According to police reports, Officer William Frick saw O'Brien and Hamby sitting in a green MGB sports car about 11:30 p.m. in the Baptist Church parking lot off South Colum bia St. and approached the car after seeing a clear, plastic bag Cult films, classic flicks shown at UNC Science Fiction Festival By TONI CARTER Staff Writer The Invisible Man, The Thing,' Dark Star and Zardoz. visited the Great Hall of the Student Union Saturday night. These films were presented by the Union during its fifth annual Science Fiction Film Festival. More than 200 people turned out to see the films. Some were seeing them for the second or third time. A large number chose to bring blankets, sleeping bags and pillows, filling the floor space in front of the chairs, which were set up in the rear one-third of the Great Hall. Members of the audience gave many reasons for being there. Michael Rupen, a senior physics major, said he came for three reasons "to see good movies, because a lot of people I know are here- and because it was fun last year... i i iOioi iVAi ;-viut 'h "Everyone told me how weird Zar doz is," Rupen said, "so I wanted to see it." Suzy Gurton, a graduate student in science curriculum and instruction, said she was particularly interested in seeing The Invisible Man and Dark Star. Dark Star is practically a cult film on the (University of Arizona at Tuc son) campus," she said. Gurton received her undergraduate degree in astronomy at the Arizona university. She said the theme song from Dark Star, "Benson Arizona," is also popular there. "I'm here to see some interesting and perverse science fiction films," said Diane Whitworth, a sophomore English major. I don't mean perverse as in obscene, but perverse meaning weird." She said she was see ing The Invisible Man and Zardoz for the second time. "These are escapist films," Rex . Moody said, "and I want to-escape." Moody, a first-year medical student, said he came "to get away from the books." He has been to all the Science Fiction Festivals but said they might Mario's IK.estlIItIallt, Announces Its All You Can Eat TnpcHnv Onlv from Noon-10 pm with Mario's Famous Spaghetti Sauce, Salad and Bread. Beverage not included. We now offer catering. , Kroger Plaza 929-9693 I ParK univsssnv The Apartment People Avoid the lottery blues. Apply now! All apartments on the bus line to U.N.C. Call totfay for full informa tion. 967-2231 or 967-2234. C ' Mlllll l' v for the prosecution have been mistaken in identifying Allison as the man who at tacked them. In testimony Monday, defense witness Steve Conrad, a probation officer, testified that a former suspect in the case is similar in appearance to Allison. The other suspect was 30 years old, but he looked younger, Conrad said. Prosecution witnesses have testified that the man who assaulted them was in his late teens. Another witness, Allison's eye doctor, testified that Allison has extremely poor vision when he is not wearing his glasses. One of the victims had testified that the man who assaulted her was not wearing glasses. Professor George W. Pearsall of Duke University, who teaches material science, testified that he could not agree with all local newspaper arrested be improved if they were held in a regular auditorium like Carroll Hall or the Student Union auditorium. He said the Great Hall arrangement is not really comfortable, and fewer people can fit in, the blanket-filled hall. Others enjoy the no-chairs arrange ment. Anne Worth, a junior chemistry major, said, "I like it. Sitting in a chair for .four movies would be very uncomfortable." Worth described the festival as "a social event.". People come to see the films, she said, but they also come to see friends. During the breaks between films people get up to move around and visit with friends. They share food and drink and trade impressions about the movies. . Also during these breaks, represen tatives from UNC clubs try to recruit new members. Leaders of the Doctor Who fan club the Guardians of Light-and Time and Chimera., the . . scienceiictioaa.faa briefly to the crowd. Chimera an nounced that a mini-convention with panel discussions, speakers and science fiction quiz bowl would be held in the Union' April 8. Since some people have already seen the films there were many loud com ments from the audience. "A lot of ad-libbing goes on," Worth said. For; instance, when the heroes were studying the charred re mains of the Thing near the end of that movie, an audience member shouted out, "Where's the beef?" A spherical alien in Dark Star was the source of many jokes. . According to one audience member, the filmmakers actually used a beach ball as the monster. "It's; a very low-budget film, he said. When invisible man Claude Rains met his girlfriend for the first time since becoming- invisible, he said, "How good it is to see you again, Flora." This brought general laughter and responses like, "Wish I could say the same, dear." Lying on a Hard floor for more than five hours seems to encourage merri ment and bad jokes. Spaghetti Special fT& Now Open For Lunch V Jtours ; -i ; - - -Noon-10 pm Mon.-Thurs. Noon-10:30 pm Frt -Sat. :4 pm-10 pm Sun! 1 StEHh dsn i: I 1 onnufL Real Pit J Bar B Q 15-501 Bypass at Elliott Road 933-9248 i7T Tt 1 the findings of State Bureau of Investiga tion forensic chemist John Bendure, who said last week that physical evidence seiz ed from Allison's possessions was similar to that found at the crimes scenes. Pearsall said that tape and string used to tie up the victims and cover their eyes was of a common type and that he could not determine the manufacturer of it. In rebuttal, a witness for the prosecu tion testified that she recognized Allison's voice in court Friday as the voice of the man who entered her apartment and assaulted her March 5. In cross-examination, assistant public defender Robert Mahler questioned whether the witness could remember a voice that she had heard nearly a year ago. that he believed contained drugs. The car then drove off, almost hitting Frick, who was standing in front of it as he prepared to arrest O'Brien. Master Officer Gregg Jarvies said Monday that O'Brien's car was the deadly weapon referred to in the assault charge. Police followed in a chase that involved at least two police cars and reached speeds up to 65 rhph. The chase ended when O'Brien ran into a tree in a parking lot near the intersection of South Columbia St. and Mason Farm Road. Damage to the car was estimated at $2,000. O'Brien was taken tcLN.C. Memorial Hospital and released after being treated for3minor injuries. He was theri taken to Orange County Jail and released Sunday after a $600 bond was posted. Hamby was not jailed and was released after a $200 bond was posted. ,fit . Thejcourt date for O'Brien, who will have his first appearance in Chapel Hill District Court this morning, is scheduled for April 5. Elsie Shapiro in 20th year as fraternity housemother - By DIANNA MASSIE Staff Writer Elsie Shapiro is celebrating her 20th year as housemother at the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. It all started as a favor to her son, Ira, who was then president of the fraternity. She agreed to be housemother for one year until a replacement could be found for the one who had just left. Shapiro says she was surprised that her son wanted his mother around while he was in college, a time when most children want to get away from their parents. "If that child had enough nerve to ask me to come live with him, I would have enough nerve to do it," Shapiro says. VBut you become dedicated to the cause," she says. Shapiro's duties are numerous. "I never know what I'm getting up to in the morning," she says. " "One" of" her weekly' duties is-planning '"each'vteeVs" Menu. 'She' also'brdeYsi'ood from the different companies, although she does not handle the cash. On the menu for the cook, she uses the word "dinner." But on the menu for the brothers, Shapiro writes the word "grub." . , "I didn't even know what the word meant," Shapiro says. "But they like that word better." Shapiro is the real mothento two sons who each have two sons. "If I had a girl, I wouldn't know what to do with her," Shapiro says. The biggest surprise of her life came three years ago when the ZBT brothers gave her a trip to Israel. "For 40 years I had planned to go, Shapiro says. "But always planned to go tomorrow. They made tomorrow today." i Another thrill came when Shapiro met The Fifth Dimension. The group had played a concert for the Carolina Union. imp VI SAP c 1 Other selected athletic shoes up to 50 off. UNIVERSITY SQUARE (Next to Granville Towers) 133 w. Franklin St. Open weeknites 'til 8 pm y. ..; ; gggp78.- - -: ml if 4 J-V v j l.ii ia l.ii ... t V vY - -t t f ir i r i Exercise, relaxation By MYRA GREGORY KNIGHT Staff Writer Students should pay attention to friends who advise them to hang loose during the mid-term crunch. . Taking it easy is good advice, not on-. ly during college but throughout life, said psychologist Faulder Colby. Speaking at N.C. Memorial Hospital's "Heart Saver" program in MacNider Hall, Colby said the pressures of normal living elicited a "tiger response" in the human body that needed to be offset by periods of relaxation. Students, for example, need to break the cycle of classes, homework, tests and parties that keeps them constantly on the go and to allow for quiet-time ac tivities such as walking, hobbies or simply sitting in a comfortable chair and breathing deeply, Colby said. "If you stay in this high-strung way of living for a long time," he said, "it can be very draining to your-body's resources." Colby, a doctoral student in the psychology department, also said time management was an effective tool for staying, healthy. Keeping a calendar with designated periods of work and play ensures that projects will be completed promptly and that the body will have time to relax after responding to a stressful situation, he said. ; Even within work periods, variety is a good policy, Colby said. He recom mended that students change the sub ject they are studying every 30-45 The president of the Union at that time was also a ZBT brother, so the band came to the house after the concert. None of the members of the group hadaten all ; day, so Shapiro opened her refrigerator and offered everything she had. The band members were so grateful they asked Shapiro what they could do for her. All Shapiro asked for were their autographs. Now, Shapiro has the Fifth Dimension's picture and autographs framed in her room. Shapiro was also housemother to a man who later became a member of President Carter's administration. Stuart Eizenstat was a member of Carter's Domestic Department. Once, when Shapiro was visiting her son in Florida, Eizenstat called her to get the address of her other son, Ira. Needless to say they were all surprised when Shapiro's daughter-in-law answered the phone and heard, "This is the White House - When Carter came to 'speak at Temple University in Pennsylvania where Shapiro's son Ira teaches, she went to hear him. Afterward, she got to shake his hand. "Now how do you like that?" Shapiro asked. "This is the hand that shook . President Carter's hand!" One summer when Shapiro was in New York, the Carolina Glee Club was scheduled to perform on the Ed Sullivan Show. And yes, one of Shapiro's "sons" was in the club. Although the show was sold out, Shapiro talked to the recep tionist. She not only managed to get into the show, but she sat on the front row. "No matter where I go, there's one of my boys," Shapiro says. Knowing the brothers' achievements is one of the greatest pleasures of her job, Shapiro says. . " I see them come in as boys and go out as men," she says. "I become very at tached to them."' mi Si -- t i All Kike Atlilatic Shoes X J test Chirks fcr Class PcrirsttsJ TODAY Cr.'lY 213 S 220 UUlQti come. '-v. minutes. This switching about not only allows a change of pace but also im proves memory, he said; - v Colby said the body had two sets of nerves one set for stimulation ancUJ the other for relaxation. During stress, or periods of normal activity, one set' acts to increase adrenalin supply and breathing rate and to decrease digestion and blood flow to the extremities. The other set has the opposite effect, he said. Instead of draining the body's resources, it enables the body to mend and restore itself. Relaxation allows this second set of nerves to take over, Colby said. The "Heart Saver" program, one of series of public information programs the hospital sponsors, is designed to in form participants about factors that can increase the risk of heart disease. Other segments of the program included sug gestions on how to stop smoking, exer cise and lose weight. Bev Patrick, a nurse practitioner, had . several tips for people who needed to quit smoking. First of all, she said, the smoker should set goals and write a contract. The contract should include the reasons for wanting to stop and the time period during which a particular goal should be reached. A smoker might want to decrease his or her smoking by half during two weeks period, for example. Another of Patrick's suggestions was to replace the smoking habit with deep breathing, exercise or other more . healthful occupations. This keeps the Elsie Shapiro, who became a housemother at her son's request, displays a cake she made for the ZBT brothers. - '. .- :.- , Tuesday, February 21, 1984nhe Daily Tar Heel3 stressed mind off any craving for nicotine, she said. Patrick also recommended that the smoker make reaching for the cigarette pack a cognitive process. "Keep the pack out of reach and try to purchase only one pack at a time in stead of an entire carton," she said. Enlisting the help of a friend or spouse and staying away from situa tions that encourage smoking might also make it easier to stick to the con tract, she said. Nutritionist Jamine Alexander discussed the American Heart Associa tion's guidelines for healthy eating. She said the major dietary problems Americans face are those of overcon sumption: too much saturated fat and cholesterol, too much sugar, salt and alcohol,' and too many calories in general. . Healthier diets would include more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats and less high-fat meat, eggs, but ter and whole milk, she said. John Becton, community relations coordinator for the School of Medicine, closed the program with a segment on exercise. He said the body needed both relaxa tion exercises and exercises to strengthen the heart muscles. Aerobic exercise, the type involved in jogging, swimming or weight-lifting, in creases the heart rate and improves cir culation, he said. "The basic idea is to do exercise that will increase the heartbeat for a short period of time several times each week." Becton said. , - . x 'x s DTHJeff Neuville wEmy Just$69 fair .r '-'.-.v.;?- V' " V Jt v ' ?:... Complete Package The Eye Care Center has a new eye care package that's easy on your budget. It includes an examination from one of our doctors, your choice of, selected frames plus single vision, lenses, and for a slight additional charge, you may choose from a wide? selection of frames and bi-focals. All is backed with a money backs guarantee. So see how easy eye caref can be. wine in lane uuim runuitiniriiiiiifirrrntiP. nffiKii i in ii
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