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Judge to determine ownership of letters A federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday said he needs more information about a collection of rare Civil War-era letters before deciding whether to ask the South Carolina Supreme Court to determine ownership. The state sued after Charleston resident Thomas Willcox tried to auction off the letters he has had in his family for generations. Willcox filed for bankruptcy soon after. Attorneys for the state say the U.S. Bankruptcy Court doesn’t have the authority to determine ownership. The collection in question includes more than 440 letters detailing life in South Carolina between 1861 and 1863. NATION High court to review assisted suicide law WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will hear a challenge to the nation’s only assisted suicide law, taking up the Bush administration’s appeal to stop doctors from helping terminally ill patients die more quickly. Justices will review a lower court^ ruling that said the U.S. government* cannot sanction or hold doctors criminally liable for prescribing overdoses under Oregon’s voter approved Death with Dignity Act. Since 1998, more than 170 people have used the law to end their lives. Ads shown to reduce youth smoking rates WASHINGTON — A nationwide ad campaign funded largely by the tobacco industry has helped cut youth smoking rates, a study by a health journal estimates. The American Legacy Foundation’s “truth” campaign prevented about 300,000 youths from becoming smokers between 2000 and 2002, according to a study to be released Wednesday in the March edition of the American Journal of Public Health. WORLD Powerful earthquake rocks Iranian villages SARBAGH, Iran — A powerful earthquake flattened villages and collapsed mud-brick homes in the mountains of central Iran on Tuesday, killing at least 420 people and injuring hundreds. The magnitude-6.4 quake was centered on the outskirts of Zarand, a town of about 15,000 people in Kerman province 600 miles southeast of Tehran, according to the seismological unit of the University of Tehran’s Geophysics Institute. Bush hails NATO’s Iraq training support BRUSSELS, Belgium — President Bush, working to cement an era of stronger U.S.-European relations after the divisiveness of Iraq, hailed NATO’s modest pledge to help train security fortes there Tuesday, saying “every contribution helps.” 9 Bush also reiterated U.S. opposition to Europe’s plans to lift its 15-year arms embargo against China. Bush said the United States fears that removing the ban would upset the balance in the Asian region. BRIEFS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Bassist Mills’ infected ear briefly halts R.E.M. tour » LONDON — R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills has a severe ear infection, but should be well enough for the band to resume its European tour this week, singer Michael Stipe said Tuesday. The band canceled a concert in Sheffield, northern England, Monday after Mills fell ill with flu like symptoms. The show was rescheduled for June 15. A concert scheduled for Tuesday in Glasgow, Scotland, also was called off. Stipe said doctors had told Mills he should be able to perform Wednesday, when the band is due to play in Birmingham, central England. He said the bass player’s illness began with a case of flu and evolved into an inner-ear infection. “Mike held out until the last possible moment because he didn’t want to disappoint fans, but 45 minutes before we were due on stage I looked at him and realized there was no way he could go on,” Stipe said. “He could barely stand. “We’re all incredibly disappointed because we’re not a band that cancels shows left and right. Last time we canceled a show for any reason was nine years ago.” R.E.M. is set to perform in Belfast and Dublin, Ireland, over the weekend before flying to South Africa for the next leg of its tour. BEBETO MATTHEWS/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mike Mills of R.E.M holds the award for Video Vanguard, which the group won during the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York in September 1995. Louris announces Jayhawks’ break-up MINNEAPOLIS — The Jayhawks have apparently called it a day. Singer Gary Louris has confirmed that the alternative-country pioneers, who formed in Minneapolis two decades ago, are no longer an active band. “I don’t think we’re going to do anything else,” Louris told the Star Tribune. “We felt like we’ve done that enough. Everybody just wants to do something else. We haven’t completely closed the door, but ... I’d say it’s dead.” DAY Wednesday, February 23, 2005 “Notice, Ryan had a platform, Tommy had a platform and I had a platform. In order for Student Government to run efficiently, we all need to be on the same page.” JUSTIN WILLIAMS THIRD-YEAR PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT AND SG PRESIDENT-ELECT ON NEW SG OFFICIALS SWINGIN’IN THE RAIN CHARLIE DAVENPORT/THE GAMECOCK USC baseball fans wait in the rain during this weekend's 3-game sweep against Radford. A sold-out concert in Madison, Wis,, on Saturday reunited Louris with singer Mark Olson, who quit the Jayhawks in 1995. The concert was part of a three-week tour. Since their formation, the Jayhawks have issued five major label albums that have sold about 1 million copies combined. Rolling Stone and Spin magazines listed the group’s “Hollywood Town Hall” (1992) as one of the most essential albums of the 1990s. Louris recently co-wrote new tunes with the Dixie Chicks and appears eager to try other career directions, such as record production. “When you’re on the treadmill (with a full-time band), you never have time to learn anything else,” he said. “I’m enjoying all these new experiences.” Rocker Doherty gets bail reprieve LONDON — Rock singer Pete Doherty, facing charges of robbery and blackmail, was granted a change to his bail conditions so he could play a Tuesday night concert. Judge David Radford agreed to a request that Doherty’s curfew of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. be changed Tuesday to midnight to 7 a.m. Doherty was expected to play at the Brixton Academy concert venue in south London that evening. Doherty, 25, former singer with British band The Libertines, attended a preliminary hearing Monday at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London. He was arrested earlier this month after a reported fracas at a London hotel. The singer spent five nights in police custody and prison cells before being released on bail. Radford also granted a request that Doherty’s bond be reduced from $280,000 to $185,000, but added that applications for a change to bail conditions should not be a “too regular occurrence.” The judge set a date of April 18 for a plea and directions hearing and added: “Let me make this perfecdy clear, as I say to all defendants: you must abide by these conditions. If you fail to observe any one of them, it is very likely you will be arrested and your bail will be revoked.” Asked if he understood, Doherty nodded. Asked if it was all clear, he added: “Very, sir.” Doherty, whose drug problems and brushes with the law have made headlines for months, was kicked out of The Libertines. He set up a new group, Babyshambles. He was widely reported to be dating supermodel Kate MOSS, but British newspapers have carried conflicting reports about whether they are still together following his arrest. Selection resumes for Jackson’s jury SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Michael Jackson returned to court Tuesday after a week’s delay and the judge assured prospective jurors that the singer really had been ill and there was no plot to put off his child molestation trial. Jackson chatted with his attorneys at the defense table before questioning of prospective jurors started. Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Rodney S. Melville told prospective jurors that he understood their frustrations over “a couple of false starts.” He referred to Jackson’s illness, which closed down jhry selection for a week, and an earlier delay caused by the death of defense attorney Thomas Mesereau’s sister. He said the delays were not part of a calculated attempt by anyone to slow down the trial. “Mr. Jackson really was sick. He really did have the flu,” the judge said. “1 talked to his doctor. ... I wouldn’t let anyone take advantage of us that way.” The judge said several names had been added to the defense’s celebrity-studded witness list, including Macaulay Culkin, Eddie Murphy and Smokey Robinson. More than 300 names submitted earlier by the defense included Kobe Bryant, Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Ross and Jay Leno. Prosecutors began interviewing jury prospects who were previously questioned by defense attorneys. Senior Deputy District Attorney Ron Zonen asked the prospects if they had seen a recent Geraldo Rivera interview with Jackson on Fox News, in which Jackson said many stories about him are not true. No one said they had seen it. Zonen also asked prospective jurors about their own experiences with allegations of child molestation. One woman who had previously said she was twice accused of improper behavior with children added Tuesday that she herself was a victim as a child. She said she slightly favored Jackson. Another prospect said she saw an interview that made her unsure of her ability to be fair in the case. Jury selection was abruptly cut off last Tuesday when Melville announced that Jackson had been rushed to an emergency room with flu-like symptoms. Jackson was released from a hospital on Wednesday. POLICE REPORT Reports taken from the USC Police Department. Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6 a.rn.-6 p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) ■ Violent • Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS E Violent © Nonviolent FEB.18 O Suspicious Activity Pickens Street crosswalk The victim told reporting officer G. Kerwin that a white male approached her. The subject said she had “nice hair.” When she turned around to thank him, the subject was very close behind her. The subject seemed angry at her, and made other comments to her as well. The victim became more suspicious because she met up with two of her friends, and the subject stayed in the area watching her. • 0 Pavlov’s, 2000 Greene St. Clary Act, Information The victim told reporting officer S. Alexander that while at Pavlov’s she had a couple of drinks with her friends, all females. She met the subject and went into the back room. After this point, the victim does not remember anything that occurred. The victim had bruises oh her knees and elbows. The staff was notified. USC Sexual Health and Violence Prevention was notified and responded to the scene. FEB.19 Qdui Intersection of Sumter and Gervais streets J.M.H. Harrelson saw a westbound white Honda run up on the sidewalk at the 1400 block of Greene Street. Harrelson watched the car come back onto the road and continue west. The officer stopped the subject. When the ' officer made contact with the subject, he could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. The officer asked the subject if she had been drinking. She said yes. Three sobriety tests were conducted, two of which the subject failed. FEB.22 ©Dili Intersection of Bull and Senate COMING UP@USC TODAY Joshua Christopher Tillman MM Trumpet Recital: 7:30 p.m. School of Music 206.. THURSDAY Fifth Annual Talent/No Talent Show: 7 p.m. USC Law School Auditorium. “One Mic" Coffee House with Poet Hayden Greene: 7 p.m. Capstone Conference Center. USC Concert Choir: 7:30 p.m. School of Music 206. Gun Control Debate: 8 p.m. Russell House Ballroom. Women’s Basketball vs. Kentucky: 7 p.m. Colonial Center. FRIDAY Spring 2005 Seminar Series: 4 p.m. Jones Physical Science Center. MONDAY MIDPOINT IN SEMESTER use BRIEFS Seminar to discuss cheating methods The Flagship Communications Bateman Team from USC’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications is playing host to this month’s teaching seminar, “How We Cheat: A Student’s Perspective.” The seminar will be held Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Moore School of Business 008. Students will give new light to the meaning of cheating, the newest ways students are cheating and ways to prevent it. Demonstrations of some of the latest cheating tools and detectors will also be presented. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. in the lobby. Law school show to display talent use School of Law will hold the Fifth Annual Talent/No Talent Show at 7 p.m. Thursday in the USC Law School Auditorium. Law students will show off the best and the worst of their talents. All proceeds will support the Public Interest Law Society’s Summer Grant Clerkship Program, which provides financial assistance to students doing public-interest work. Go ahead. Write for us. gamecockeditor@gwm.sc.edu streets USCPD monitored a radio call in eference to a possible intoxicated lriver. Officer Silcox identified the object’s vehicle and did not think that he subject was driving too badly at irst. They then received a call giving a lescription of a vehicle matching the jrcvious description, saying the driver tad his pants around his ankles. Reporting officer M.L. Gooding ocated the subject’s car. The reporting tfficer approached the subject, who had tloodshot eyes, smelled of alcohol and tad slurred speech. The subject denied :onsuming alcohol. The subject was isked to exit the vehicle, where he was tnsteady on his feet and swayed while tanding. The subject took sobriety ests and then said he had had two >eers. 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