The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, January 13, 1992, Page 2, Image 2

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I use stu debate B By GORDON MANTLER News Editor President Bush returned home from Japan Friday, boasting of "dramatic progress" that will produce American jobs and improve the ailing economy. He conceded that "nobody's. . . totally satisfied," but promised measurable results from his trade mission. "I think that we might have achieved more," Bush said after stepping off Air Force One following a 12-hour flight from Tokyo that ended a grueling mission to Asia and Australia. However, others were not as optimistic about the results of the trip. "It was a very mixed trip," said USC government professor Earl Black. "In the short run, Bush allowed himself to be upstaged by many of the auto executives. I see it as a substantial negative for Bush politically." In Detroit, an irate Chrysler Corp. Chairman Lee Iacocca, who was on the trip, declared, "Without persistent outside pressure the Japanese will not move at all. And why the hell should they? They're winning. In fact, they're beating our brains in." Owen Bieber, president of the United Auto Workers union, said, "It is clear that all the trip achieved was promises, promises, promises." 'The whole trip wasn't thought through," Black said. "It was also a bad idea for the auto executives Professc From Staff Reports It's a mathematical fact that thei relatively few women in science f But in trying to find out why, one little agreement except that the; under-represented. Sue Rosser, professor of famil) preventive medicine and director ol men's studies at USC, has explore subject in a book entitled, Fen Friendly Science. She believes that some men may sciences in a way that discourages w RESE I IV tn < X ' H H # i| fl LHi % F SB IT J centc dents, pr ush's Jaj Bush to go with him. That was a reflection of the bad advice of his aides." Black said the original intention of the Asian trip, planned in the fall, was diplomatic. But after Republican Richard Thornburgh lost in the Pennsylvania Senate race because of the flagging economy, the White House decided to make the trip's emphasis on economics and trade. "I don't know if it was a good time to do it, but he had to do something," said Eric Dell, Student Senator and member of the College Republicans. "It was done to help the United States, not for political reasons," he said. He also did not think the trip was a political liability. But David Haller, President of the USC Young Democrats, disagreed on what Bush's purpose was. "It was solely a political trip," "v-** /^1 JJL CAJJ1UJ from seeking careers in scie ~~~ staying in the field. ields At USC' nine of the 180 1 finds *5ers m 1116 College of Scienc< are ma^cs 816 women: two in s in math, three in biology, on ' and anc* one *n comPuter science. ^ wQ But some people say that d the men' kul society at large thai nale- ^or ^ discrepancy. "I think women perpetuate extent themselves," said S; teach vice chancellor for planning ; omen fairs at USC's Coastal Caro RVATIONS AYAH AMERICANO DESERT INN ?_ -RAMAD/ h-i^g -" 7/%>/ ' LAUDERDALE 8 - 7 nighl HILTON HEA RESORT C( - 5 or 7 ni( l^= DON'T DELA >AL SPRING BREAK 1-800-321W 7AM-7PM M-Th, 7AM-5PM Fri, 9AM-5PM Sat, Mounl Reservations may be made by cred / 24 HOUR FAX RESERVATIONS (303) 'Depending on break dates and length 1 ij a in e c ( ofessor )an trip he said. "Its purpose was to make Bush look good and make it look like he was actually doing something about the economy." "If the autdmaker executives said it was not a success, I tend to think it was not," Haller said. Dell said the auto executives accompanying the President was a good idea. "They were very useful to the president," he said. "They have knowledge of the business world he might not have." Since the results of the visit were mixed, Black said the President's State of the Union address will be key to his re-election campaign. "A lot will ride on the State of the Union address," he said. "If he doesn't come through, his candidacy will be weakened further." Bush has voiced his intention of presenting an "action plan" in the Jan. 28 address to get the economy growing faster. The White House mounted plans for a public relations blitz to buttress Bush's rosier view of the trip. "We're a little concerned," admitted White House Chief of Staff Samuel Skinner, who planned to argue the administration's case on weekend television shows. The latest national poll came out Friday, showing Bush's popularity continuing to decline. Only 48 percent of Americans approve of the president's job. The Associated Press also contributed to this report. _ ? res low ft I- JL f T ^ :nce or from and a professor of chemis rate from the Univei 'acuity mem- Carolina. 5 and Mathe- "Mothers influence the tatistics, two mothers sometimes wani e in geology to get married and have than pursue a demandi it's not just said. t is responsi- Horner said her famil not typical, however, ani this to some ments were a guess. "Fr ally Horner, are few women scientists ind fiscal af- cialize young girls from lina College, feel that this is not a .ABLE NOW! J ista VOYAGER1THE REEF . A -.mi EL & CONDOS S HOLIDAY INN ER CONDOSy A ' COLORADOl \ : HOTEL , J \ CONDOaF i*f*? 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But this was the i proper role for and there have been people, here Extraordinarily j?? - UMIIII ... 1 , Six-Acre Lake 2S2-1 Clubhouse Pool/Jacuzzi 1 & 2 Bdr Tennis Courts /\I7^ Fitness Trail Boardwalks (CHAREO Boating Cable Included 0n Stonridge Rd. Oft STUDt Meed an interesting EU SPAD 500 - INTF SPEECH-LANGUA AND AUD (Schedule Cot Learn about a profession in the lives of children and adults Time: Tues & Thurs 11:00 am-12:1i For Further Information contac Monday, January 13, 1992 ^jj 7 ^ | mm ? 1 flU M ShI *- $ M ":7 JL JHp Hl|w mm ^ m ! - - : fM \7<~ 1 ... TO ^ i^| h ^ i! : '4 m. Eric Glenn/The Gamecock (JSC President John Palms during USC's De I y numbers too, who didn't like women in the field. >erienced But discrimination per se has never iversities slowed me down or deterred me in any at the fa- way." 'els. assistant Griffith got her education the hard way. Dman of The daughter of a blue-collar worker who ied. couldn't afford to send her to college, mination Griffith worked her way through as a secwas ad- retary, attended graduate school on a NaUniver tional Science Foundation fellowship and nade no then taught school for several years before mid-'60s resolving to get a doctorate in chemistry at USC from USC. Charbonneau t lips *s- JTf: a v, ' A00 Fireplaces Quarry Tile 'III AptS Washer and Dryers in j each apt 4NEAU) Miniblinds Screened porches ' Greystone Blvd. Porches ?NTS active for the Spring? tODUCTION TO I GE PATHOLOGY IOLOGY | Je 168432) | that makes a difference with communication handicaps. 5 pm Room: Nursing Bldg. 132 :t: Teresa Boyett 777-4813