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From: tada@Athena.MIT.EDU
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 93 16:07:37 -0500
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The Daily Reamer
February 14, 1993
Volume 42, Number 3
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---------========== National News ==========---------
Bomb Defusing Continues
Tom Finn, Secretary of Defense, stated today in a press
conference that teams are working round the clock to defuse the
nuclear missiles still lying around the country. "The effort is being
greatly aided by cooperation between the Russians and us. We've
exchanged some technical information allow both of us to perform the
work more rapidly."
When asked if this information exachange jeopardizes the
missiles that we still posses, Finn said that he had no worries on
that account.
Tensions Ease
Diplomatic exchnages between Russia and the USA has toned down
considerably during the past few days. Although both sides still
accuse the other of jumping the gun and firing their missiles too
quickly, there is now some talk about establishing better
communications to ensure that this sort of near catastrophe does not
occur again.
Department of Defense Replaces Representative
Pentagon sources indicated today that William Throckmorton
will not be acting as liason between the Department of Defense and MIT
during the current crisis. Whitney Nieumorton will be stepping in to
handle the complicated negotiations. Throckmorton had to withdraw
from the role due to the unexpected labor of his wife.
Nieumorton is expected to reach Cambridge later this evening.
Defense Stocks Boom
Following rumors that the Department of Defense plans to
replace most of the missiles launched last week, stocks of a number of
high tech weapon suppliers have shot up. Analysts estimate over $2
billion in new contracts will have to be passed out to replace the
weapons.
---------========== Local ==========---------
Transparent Scrap Metal
The mystery art-bomber struck again last night, this time
destroying the much-loved "Transparent Horizons." About 11:50 last
night students and military personnel in the area heard a bang,
followed by a screeching noise and a loud clatter. Those who
investigated discovered a "twisted maze of metal scraps, all alike,"
where the sculputure once stood.
The military is continuing to investigate these mysterious
explosions.
LaVerde's Stocks Dwindle
Though there is no danger of food supplies running out,
LaVerde's experienced a sudden run on condoms. "Completely gone,
never seen anything like it!" was how the manager described the
situation. "We usually have higher sales this weekend, but we had
stocked up expecting that anyway."
MIT Offers Temporary Lab Supply Requisition Forms
In a effort to keep research projects going in the face of the
recent looting, MIT is offerring temporary lab supply services through
organized trade of material. The appropriate form is available via
electronic means in /mit/teg/Public/Eit. There will also be
hardcopies in the lounge. Please fill out these forms and turn them
in to any secretary.
The MIT Administration hopes that this will help with the
confusion and delays in projects caused by the military occupation and
the looting.
MIT Corporation Meets
There will be a meeting of the MIT Corporation on Monday
evening. Anyone who would like to speak to the members of the
Corporation or put an item on the agenda should contact Deirdre
Spring, Dr. Stone's secretary by noon on Monday.
Student Mugged
Martin Martin, an MIT student, was found early this morning
bound in a closet in Building 33. Private Dumas and Jack Palence
found him in a janitorial closet around 2am. Martin had been shot
once in each limb and had been bound with duct tape. Martin was taken
to the medical center where he was in guarded but stable condition.
Due to his condition, Martin was not able to make a statement
to the press.
Cambridge Exchanges Flooded
Local telephone operators have been flooded with calls from
distraught parents and other relatives, seeking news of the situation
on campus. There is still no communication with anyone in the sealed
off area, although military briefers have repeatedly told people that
no one is in danger and everything is under control.
The military occupation has been the hottest topic in the
Cambridge coffee shops. In an entrepreneurial display, one resident
has started selling t-shirts that read, "I tried to break through the
military blockade but all I got was this t-shirt."
One Cambridge City Councilman said, "This is the sort of thing
we were afraid of. First they want to construct new buildings, then
they want to remove homeless shelters, then they put a military base
in the middle of our city. The good people of Cambridge will not let
the MIT Corporation get away with this. And we're going to investiage
rumors that the Corporation started the crisis in the first place as
an excuse to move the troops in!"
---------========== Non-News ==========---------
The Charles River monster was not seen today trying to buy extra large
glow-in-the-water condoms at LaVerde's.
---------========== CLASSIFIEDS ==========---------
SWM is searching for SF. 28, software engineer, friendly, gentleman.
Likes ballet, music, cross-country skiing, books, movies, chocolate,
backrubs, and occasional live role-playing. Box 209.
---------========== Administrative ==========---------
Elizabeth Ditchburn has requested that people send her e-mail to BOTH
addresses on the player list to ensure timely replies.
Players should cc game mail to agaminof, not to eit-gms. Thanks.
New Player:
Whitney DoD Rep Lucia NewHouse jiensuk 225-7593 AM
Nieumorton Lim rm 4-513
---------========== Errata ==========---------
The Daily Reamer incorrectly identified General Schwartzenkopf as the
man seen with Joanna MacKenzie yesterday. It was actually a student
attired like the General. The Reamer aplogizes for any confusion, but
hopes the Gentle Reader will understand that in the rush to print
everything and anything as soon as possible, mistakes are sometimes
made.
