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I 1 Iraqis disregs ban on chem In recent years, television programs Day After" and extensive media debates among our nation's leaders have made the fear of nuclear war a cern not only in America, but also However, there are other methods c need to be addressed, for their effects devastating and certainly as lethal. O chemical warfare. i : ? 1 c * ~ V^IlCIIlICctl WilllcUC lb I1UI ct new While the use of this form of weaponi by treaties prior to World War II, its development has continued. Advanc< has increased the potency of chemia the point where a small amount of t kill a person instantly by paralyzing system. Recent discoveries have uncovered possibly the most politically unstable has used nerve gas in its war against For many months, the U.S. State has accused Iraq of using mustard ? potent chemical weapons forbidden tional agreement. Fears became a r when U.S. customs agents in New Yor a shipment to Iraq of 74 drums < fluoride, a principal ingredient in a f gas. The discovery came one day afi Department announced a ban on the tain chemicals to Iraq and Iran, now yeai of war. Though applications for such chemicals would be considered Department on a case-by-case basi; O rri t /> 4- V* r\ 4- rv 1 1 .1 -J V-- J aasutiic niav an icljucsis wuuiu UC UC The U.N. Security Council has c< use of chemical weapons in the J without naming Iraq as the culprit evidence they need is not known. The use of chemical weapons tolerated. The United States and powers should do everything possible ~1 ? i r use auu cs^aiainju ui uiicuucai wanar war. The U.S. sanctions are a good s rest of the world needs to follow the 1 A wrv outloo With so much fierce and pa about President Reagan's military bu to see a congressman handle the iss humor. Last week, New York Rep. Thom Democrat, complained SI39 million i close the "decibel gap" between Soviet military bands. "I say it's tim< military music into the 20th centur mean just adding a Schoenberg mar Gamecock Editor in Chief Johnny Boggs Managing Editor Chris Handal Copy Desk Chief Hon Brackett Copy Editor. News Editor David Hill Copy Editor Asst. News Editor John Deiner Copy Editor . Opinion Page Editor . Ellen McCarthy Copy Editor Entain. Editor Leslie Dunson Copy Editor Asst. Ent. Editor.... Margarita Pate General Manage Sports Editor Jeff Rogers Ad Manager Asst. Sports Editor .. Andrew Miller Business Manag Photo Editor Mary Ann Hollis Production Mgr. Asst. Photo Editor . Jennifer Wooten Graduate Asst.. Adviser Newsroom 777 7181 Advertising Business Office 7773888 Production The Gamecock welcomes letters and guest editorials. All let must be typewritten, triple spaced on a 65 space line. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and guest edii to one newsworthy subject no longer than four typed pa editorials MUST be signed with the writer's name, telepho i dress, class standing or racuuy position ano major. rsouuui but the writer's name may be withheld upon request if the i We reserve the right to edit guast editorials and letter.' Address letters and columns to: Opinion Page Editor, Gam Columbia, S.C. 29208. Opiii M irH I I VI icals -j such as "The coverage of and scholars, primary conin the world. )f killing that are almost as >ne of these is phenomenon. -y was banned ^ i research and V ?d technology \ il weapons to 1 he liquid can I the nervous the truth that nation, Iraq, Iran. j Department ? 1 ;as and other i by interna eality Friday k impounded ==^========:==== of potassium orm of nerve flpflQ g ter the State ovnrvrt r\f r?ar ? ^AFU1 l 10 tne fcaitor: in their third In reply to Lee Norris' letter the export of concerning the coverage of mil by the State , ljn , , win iIH ' would like to note that he d lack of minority correspondent niec*> encourage all students who hav indemnpH newsoaner to become activelv .... ^ However, Mr. Norris failed t . What more ? student or local ? has t newsworthy events that are of must not be not take black reporters to rep Other world not take 8reek reporters to rep "nss use Court tart Mnu/ fKo IUI I. A^V-rVY 111V Jnited States. To the Editor: This past year, the USC S Court has been faced with a nui k appeals concerning violati< students' academic responsib namely cheating. It is of prime interest to the 5 irtisan debate court that the student body b , . .. _ of not only this violation, but a idget, it IS nice oiher intellectually dishonest iue with some eluding bribery, lying and pU as enumerated in the Code of las Downev. a Academic Responsibility, ("( was too little to Community," pages 14-15). T T s?nH Cases involving violations , .' * tellectual dishonesty have been e to bring U.S. cv'tesaff Student questi ?l advertisement missing comic To the Editor: Leigh Jones Isn>t il a bit ridiculous Dawn Kujawa Gamecock to run an ad Jane McPherson "Follow the antics of the Herb Reeves County Gang in the Gamecoc Tim Surratt issue that doesn't even have ; r Ron Emler page? . Linda S. Haines Pat er Carolyn Griffen Comparative Literature .... Mark McEwan Wanda M- Hite . Mark Ethridge Jr. pOIICY 7774249 777-2833 Want to get something ( chest? The editorial pages ters anil guest editorials Gamecock are set up as a foru readers. From Gary Hart to ( torials should be limited CARP to soldiers on thp Hr pes. tetters ana guest . < v . . . your opinions are appreciated ne number, mailing ad- , ' . . , ,vn>s are unacceptable, Lellcrs must be tVPcd doubl circumstances warrant. on A ^5 space margin. Addrc1 5. ters to Drawer A, USC, C< wcack, Drawer A, USC, S.C., 29208, or bring it to House room 321. \T r no |f|^ OW u. -WE 1APVE IT OUT TO THE NEWO LetterS""" ident replies to si furthermore, n in the Gamecock on March 21 sent to the media lority events on campus. Columbia telev fit to cover the e id bring up a valid point on the respondents" to ( s on the Gamecock staff, and I e a desire to work on a student Therefore, I di? involved with the Gamecock. the public of AF1 not -solely with o point out mat any newspaper (Jamecock with it he responsiblity of reporting to maintain a preti interest to its readers. It does pretense by expan ort minority events, as it does ort greek events. Justice warns ag< ed before the supreme court by iinrpmp nnHorftrarlnafo riro/4?int ^ upi vuiv uuuvi 51 uuuuiV) 51 auuai^f unci na* Tiber of tional and professional students. As )ns of the Code states, "the first law ol ility ? academic life is intellectual honesty." Violations of this law usually result ir upreme an assigned grade of "F" in the courst e aware in which the violation was committed, lso such as well as suspension from the univer acts in- sity. This suspension period is ? igarism, minimum of one semester, with nc Student maximum limit. Carolina My purpose in writing this letter is tc assert to you, the student, th< of in- seriousness of your academic respon appeal- sibility at this institution. Do no ions I3TH6 HetK Wiin S 1% VMY DiD You cUaNGe I lmYouRNaMG? J ja i ' j|gj| 'ick Berry // >7! I^HaT <r)R graduate 4T^ <0[ J YOU HiDiK \JJ IDEAS'- I ^^ +hp I nation 5. EMBASSY I 117 - / ' l\ V ij / JORTfcN gsV ERSEYI" J* tudent's letter lews releases and a calendar of events were , including the Gamecock. ision and radio stations and newspapers saw :vents. Perhaps they sent their "black cor A. I ;uver mem. >agree that "the responsiblity for informing ElO's events lies with the black community, members of the Gamecock staff." The s AP wire page and guest editorials, strives ense of professionalism. It should go beyond ding its coverage of local events. Kelvin Stroble AFRO President ainst cheating assume academic dishonesty will not result is suspension. Most of the time, ; it will. If you have any questions as to your academic responsibilities at USC, coni suit with your professors for their in: put. Also obtain a free copy of the "Carolina Community" from the Stu dent Government office on the first i floor of the Russell House. The > "Carolina Community" contains the full text of the Code of Academic > Responsibility. Dean Livingston t USC Supreme Court Chief Justice igr; mf v. Co"ege'* **s'""" SfEiH -* j * Rocuy Mrx ? - "tu)i ^Q Youac,Un^ ^ ^?E2T5Sn =5-fey *?<Krf Xit)/cu ^0c/ / f \ j& aipof!