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Show Teste Sbied ail iftFJ:rtLW 110TH YEAR, NO. 113 For PROVO, UTAH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, $6.00 A MONTH 1983 - PRICE 25 Asfromoufs CENTS EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Four of the six (UPI) Spacelab astronauts, who returned to Earth as international heroes and bearers of scientific treasurers collected during 10 days in space, immediately began week-lon- g testing to see how well their to gravity. bodies are The shuttle Columbia, carrying a record-size- d crew and the new $1 billion European Spacelab science station, glided to a smooth landing at 4:47 p.m. MST Thursday in the setting desert sun after an eight-hou- r delay caused by baffling computer problems. Commander John Young, the first person to fly in space six - Calif. ' 1 '"-- ' "v. Shuiile, times, and rookie space pilot Brewster Shaw attended a jubilant welcome-hom- e ceremony with their wives, then stole away in limousines to rest from the longest and most ambitious shuttle mission ever. Astronaut-scientist- - i Brian Tregaskis Photo Provo Police divers didn't hesitate when it came time risk their lives for the community during the worst spring flooding in memory. From Floods, Came Heros Poce Honor Officers Provo By PAT CHRISTIAN Herald Staff Writer Two heros of the spring floods have been honored. Provo Police officers Duane Fraser and Greg Cram, who risked their lives this past were recognized in a ceremony Thursday evening where both men received the first Medals of Valor presented by the Provo Police Departspring, ment. presented the chief with the Medal of Valor to pay homage to the two officers who in the face of personal peril put aside then-owsafety and comfort to service the citizens of this Chief Swen nity," Provo-Poli- ce Nielsen said during the formal military-styl- e ceremony that included most of the law enforcement employees of Provo. n Officers from neighboring agencies werevbrought in to relieve Provo officers Thursday so all Provo Police Department employees could attend the ceremonies. "They honor us by being in our ranks, as they exemplify the highest and noblest tradition of the American police service," Nielsen added. Chief Nielsen also was honored during the ceremony for his leadership and long hours spent s. directing the fight against Mayor James Ferguson flood-water- Par- gratulations poured in from around the world. Leaders of Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Canada and France praised the crew that included the and Merbold first foreigner Merthe first to fly on a bold and Lichtenberg shuttle. President Reagan said the expedition proves "there's never a time when we should stop dreaming." Edelson said: "We have gained a wealth of knowledge that we don't believe the Soviets have even touched. I think this particular mission has put us very far ahead." The mission was the smoothest before the yet for a shuttle electronic glitches on the last day. Five hours before the original touchdown time, a double computer failure forced an unprecedented landing delay. Fights Off Raid by Israel PLO Medal of Distinction. Capt. Fraser and officer Cram spent much of the flood wearing scuba diving suits in the middle of a treacherously swift Provo g retenRiver or in a tion basin threatening to overflow into a neighborhood near the Provo LDS Temple. When water began filling the basin it was discovered that the was blocked. There was a strong threat of water breaching the dam unless the problem could be solved. It was decided that divers would be needed to inspect and clean the out-floCapt. Fraser to - fast-fillin- Navy, - Troops out-flo- w "I nominated them for the Robert Lich-tenbe- - w s ker, Owen Garriott, Byron and West German Ulf Merbold were whisked away from the orbiter to a doctor's office to undergo a week of follow-u- p medical exams. Scientists want to find out how weightlessness affects the body and, particularly, what causes space motion sickness, which afflicts some 40 percent of fliers during the first few days in orbit. The four began undergoing the which includes rigorous testing electric shock, a bone-jarrin- g "hop and drop" test and others to check balance, reflexes, heartbeat 120 days before and perception the Nov. 28 liftoff. The experiments continued in orbit, giving scientists "a great amount of knowledge about adaptation to space," said Dr. Burton Edelson, associate administrator for space science and applications. mission The 4.3 million-mil- e produced a bonanza of data from 72 experiments submitted by scientists from 14 nations, and con- fpMp? the basin and presented the problem to him. He readily agreed to attempt the mission, although perilous in that the water pressure which could result as the debris was removed could literally rivet a diver to the drain pipe," said Chief Niel- . - , PaTRIPOLI, Lebanon (UPI) lestinian guerrillas fought off an attempted Israeli commando attack at dawn today after a nighttime Israeli bombardment of waterfront Palestinian positions, Palestine Liberation Organization chief Yasser Arafat said. "I was very near" where the Israelis tried to land, Arafat told reporters. He avoided questions on whether the attack was meant to assassinate him, saying, "It is not the first time." "The important thing is, the big operation has been defeated and they were obliged to withdraw," he said. Arafat said the Israeli shelling came from a destroyer, and that a rocket attack from five or six helicopters accompanied the Israeli commando attack, which aimed at a beach a half mile from his base in the Tripoli neighborhood of Zahrieh. .... f -- mmmmimmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. M 1 Phil Sburtleff Photo sen during the ceremony. "In such an event there would be absolutely no way of removing the diver from the drain pipe until the water had been sufficiently lowered in the basin to Greg Cram (left) and Duane Fraser congratulate each other at award ceremonies. equipment, worked by feel only because the water was too relieve the pressure. Officer murky. After several dives they Cram was also asked to partici- were able to remove a large pate and agreed without hesita- steel plate which blocked the and managed to take tion, knowing the hazards inother underwater steps to pull volved." Both lawmen, using their own the plug on the basin, probably out-flo- w saving area homes from severe water damage. Chief Nielsen said that during this and other flood fighting efforts by the two officers, Fraser and Cram put their lives on the line to protect life and Israel confirmed in a brief statement issued in Tel Aviv that its gunboats shelled a PLO supply base.jnaking "accurate" hits on tents and vehicles. Arafat said three soldiers were killed and four wounded in the raid. The Israeli military command said there were no Israeli casualties in today's fighting. The attack followed Israeli threats to avenge a bus bombing in Jerusalem that killed four people Tuesday and hints it might try to block Arafat's evacuation from Lebanon. Arafat said the Israeli raid would not delay his departure from Tripoli with 4,000 guerrillas loyal to his leadership of the PLO. France and Italy had agreed to protect the departure, Arafat added, and said the evacuation ships on standby in Greece were only awaiting the word from key mediator Rashid Karami. Favorite Toys Are Not on Shelves Reagan Wants Class Discipline By CLARK H. CARAS Herald Staff Writer trucks, and not a lot of G.I. Joes left either. 'Twas the morning of Christmas and all through the Valley all the Patch dolls about one week before all the publicity started. We had about 50 of the dolls here in the store and we had them on the shelves for a long time before they started to sell," said Lynn Old- children were crying because there were no more Cabbage Patch, Baby Skates, dolls, Care Bears, Masters of the Universe, or any of this year's other most popular toys. After calling most major toy stores in Utah Valley, The Daily Herald found there are a lot that can't be found. There are no more Cabbage Patch dolls, Baby Skates dolls, Care Bears, Ewoks, Knight Rider Cars, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, Bigfoot In the valley, will be getting more of the Cabbage Patch dolls but not before Christmas. "We will be getting more, but we're not taking names. It wouldn't be fair to take names because there are so many people and there won't be enough dolls," said Oldham. When the dolls do come in, Oldham is considering having a drawing to distribute them. The ZCMI toy department sold out of its 24 Cabbage Patch dolls before Thanksgiving, according to David Lye, the department manager. "We had a lot of dolls at one point and then we got about 24 more in before the rush started, but all of those sold out in one "We sold out oi the Cabbage ham, owner of Kiddie Ville. Despite the fact his store doesn't have any more of the dolls and it is common knowledge there are no more to be found anywhere, he said, "We are still getting hundreds of people calling and asking if we have them." But there is some good news. Oldham's store, as well as others week," he said. Lye then started taking names of people who wanted to be called when any more dolls came in. "After we sold the 24, a few more dolls came in but we already had names for them and they were sold before they hit the floor," he said. All of the ZCMI stores throughout Utah are out of Cabbage Patch dolls, he said, "We aren't taking names anymore because there probably won't be any more coming in before the New Year. Once all of the stores are out we're all out." Many parents have decided the (Continued on Page 3) NATO Resolves to Hold Nuclear Arms BRUSSELS, Belgium (UFI) -NATO allies today appealed, to the Soviet bloc today for a "long-terconstructive and realistic relationship" and vowed that Western weapons would never be used except in response to attack. Brussels Declara- The ed tion, issued at the end of a two-da- y meeting of NATO foreign ministers, reaffirmed the dedication of the 16 allies "to the maintenance of peace in freedom." "We extend to the Soviet Union and the other Warsaw Pact countries the offer to work together with us to bring about a long term constructive and realistic relationship based on equilibrium, moderation and reciprocity," "For the benefit of mankind we advocate an open, comprehensive political dialogue, as well as cooperation based on mutual advan tage." The declaration affirmed that "threatens no one. None of our weapons will ever be used except in response to attack. We do not aspire to superiority, neither will we accept that others should be superior to us." NATO BYU tight end Gordon Hudson has received all sorts of accolades during his past two distinguished football seasons, but on Page 8 of today's sports section, editor Marion Dunn discusses why Hudson is unique, to fact, Hudson is one of only two receivers to ever garner one particular award. Bad News on Nickel One in every 10 women U allergic to nickel, wnicn it not only found in costume jewelry (UPI) - Presi- schools, which he says should be "temples of learning, not drug dens." Saying, "Teachers suffer verbal and physical abuse in some, schools," Reagan drew sustained applause Thursday when he told eduan administration-sponsore- d cation summit, "This must stop." Said Reagan, "I've directed the Departments of Justice and Education to find ways we can help teachers and administrators enforce discipline." White House spokesman Larry Speakes said the Justice Department "is looking for ways to improve community support for discipline in the schools." The applause for Reagan's comment on discipline was the loudest he drew during his speech in Indianpolis to 2,300 educators and state politicians attending the National Forum on Excellence in Education. But many of the participants at the three-da- y conference, which ended with Reagan's address, were upset he again refused to propose more federal funds to upgrade public schools. Reagan, who has sought to reduce federal funding of education the past three years, maintains not that states and localities have the primary Washington fiscal responsibility for schools. Albert Shanker, president of the American Federation of Teachers, said he was pleased with Reagan's comments on the need to improve discipline, but was disappointed he offered no federal funds to improve schools. In Sunday s Herald 9 Friday: Hudson Honor Unique WASHINGTON dent Reagan is calling on the Justice Department to help restore discipline in America's Bowl Season (including pierced earrings) but also in curlers, bobby pins, zippers, snaps, fasteners and buttons. For more on this annoying allergy see Page 12 of the Today Section. Rain Showers Forecast Rain or rain mixed with mow la the forecast tonight in Central Utah, according to the National Weather Bureau, which predicts a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Shifting winds are also forecast. FwT iaiucr Wcawfu details, ICC Page ti. . Where to Find It All Amusements Business Classified Ads Comics Crossword National-Internation- al Obituaries Opinions Sports Today Utah-Region- al 5 20-2- 3 14-1- 5 S7-3- 5 26 21 2,22 ...4 25 8-- IMS I All the bowls, teams, and player matchups in The Daily Herald Sports Section, Sunday. 1" |