- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Kabul Earthquake Kills 1,800 Afghans

March 26, 2002

KABUL, Afghanistan?An earthquake devastated mountain villages in northern Afghanistan, where officials on Tuesday estimated at least 1,800 people died and thousands more were injured in a region already hard-hit by hunger, drought and war. The military commander from the Baglan region said the Monday night quake collapsed 20,000 mud-brick houses.

Bin Laden’s Lieutenant Sought in Afghanistan

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Bush Selects New Surgeon General

March 26, 2002

WASHINGTON?President Bush selected an Arizona trauma surgeon and sheriff's deputy to be surgeon general and a top administrator at Johns Hopkins University to direct the National Institutes of Health, Tuesday. Richard Carmona of Tucson and Hopkins' Elias Zerhouni must be confirmed by the Senate before filling the two top health positions.

Israeli Refuses to Let Arafat Attend Summit

March 26, 2002

JERUSALEM?Yasser Arafat decided Tuesday not to attend a key Arab summit, and his Cabinet accused Israel of trying to "blackmail" the Palestinian leader with tough conditions for letting him go. Arafat's absence could undermine Arab support for the Saudi peace plans in Beirut.

Bar Association Oks Lies, Deceit

March 26, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?The Utah Bar Association has decided that government lawyers aren't violating ethics rules when they participate in undercover investigations that involve lying. In an advisory opinion released last week, the Bar Association said the deceit rule doesn't apply to government lawyers who are involved in lawful undercover operations.

Gas Leak Found, Elderly Evacuate

March 26, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?A gas leak at a Sandy home for the elderly resulted in the evacuation of 134 residents. Early Tuesday morning, Sandy Fire Department responded to the emergency call at Sandy Regional Convalescence Center. The residents of the facility and those in an adjoining rehabilitation clinic were evacuated to a recreation center.

Students Participate in Local Caucuses

March 26, 2002

After praying and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the Republican caucus for Utah precinct 2394 began in the apartment of a U student. Fourth-year medical student Jeff Anderson posted flyers days ago notifying residents of the East Village, a married student housing complex, he would host a caucus meeting Monday.

Despite Budget Cuts, Deans Avoid Layoffs

March 26, 2002

Students doing research at the Marriott Library may have a hard time getting their hands on publications and periodicals next year. In an attempt to cut costs, Marriott Library Director Sarah Michalak decided to cancel many paper subscriptions and replace some of them with electronic versions of the same publications.

Journey to Office Continues

March 26, 2002

Candidates for student body office focused on student needs and services during their second debate. The Latter-day Saint Student Association hosted the second debate among the candidates for president and vice president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah Monday.

Assembly Holds Hearing for K-UTE

March 26, 2002

Although the Student Senate voted to table a bill proposing to cut funding for student radio, the General Assembly plans to make an informed decision Tuesday. The Assembly Rules Committee of the Associated Students of the University of Utah held a special hearing Monday to discuss funding of K-UTE, the U student radio station.