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Blue Jays at A's, 2:07 p.m. Braves, Pirates take day off. Uvl Metro edition Jackson, Mississippi Monday October 12, 1992 Damage surveyed, blessings counted No one is seriously injured when winds up to 100 mph hit Lowndes County. By J. Lee Howard Clarion-Ledger Staff Writer "There was damage throughout the county, so it was probably acting in combination with straight-line winds," he said.

Robert Stribling, director of the Columbus-Lowndes County Civil Defense Agency, said Gov. Kirk Fordice declared a state of emergency in the county Sunday. Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency were scheduled to visit the county today to assess damages. No cost figures for the extent of damages were released Sunday. Columbus Mayor Fred Hayslett flew over the city Sunday morning in a helicopter along with Johnny "Mack" McCrary, president of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, and Rep.

Terry Brown of Columbus. He described the terrain as a shambles. "When you fly over, you wonder how things got from here to there," Hayslett said. Still, he said, Columbus can be thankful that 4 no one was seriously injured and that emergency efforts were swift. An estimated 16 people were treated for minor injuries at Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center from about 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, when the storm hit, to noon Sunday, said Lance Duke, assistant hospital administrator. Most of the injuries were the result of flying glass and debris, though some people were hurt during cleanup efforts, Duke added. Larry Miller, deputy manager for Lowndes County civil defense, worked through the night to help coordinate emergency management. A weary Miller remarked on how different things looked Sunday. "It's a beautiful day," Miller said.

"You couldn't ask for a better day." See STORMS, 5A MUW assesses damage, 5A Pristine skies over Columbus on Sunday belied the destruction brought on by hail-packing winds that gusted as high as 100 mph Saturday, downing trees, cutting power and shattering windows. A supervisor at the Tupelo bureau of the National Weather Service visited the area Sunday to determine what type of storm activity caused the damage. "He determined it was a tornado. However it did not touch the ground, so it is still classified as a funnel cloud," Pat Omundson, a weather service meteorologist in Tupelo, said Sunday night. lllll li i Tr tittmb rn 1 1 Rick Guy The Clarion-Ledger Suzy Glover (on porch) hands Helen Pridmore a piece of electronic equipment salvaged from their home in Columbus Sunday.

High winds pushed the house over, crushing a van and a car under the debris and damaging a third vehicle. mart Dines, 1 eio slipups in irsi debase There was no clear-cut winner, but all three proved their right to be there. Gannett News Service ST. LOUIS Front-runner Bill Clinton kicked off the first presidential debate Sunday night by attacking President Bush for questioning his patriotism, noting Bush's father fought "McCarthyism" in the 1950s and adding, "You were wrong to attack me." For the first time, Clinton, Bush and Texas billionaire Ross Perot shared a stage to exchange accu- sations, defend -IV A J' More to come Lawyers try to balance privacy, disclosure Files of the Sovereignty Commission were ordered opened two years ago. By Beverly Pettigrew Kraft Clarion-Ledger Staff Writer Lawyers are still trying to find a way to abide by a 2-year-old court order to protect the privacy of persons spied on by the state Sovereignty Commission while opening its files.

"We try to work out a balance and I think we are coming very close to an effective BiaaBaaaaaaaBaBaaaaM mechanism I inn ATE that represents Ur lA I the interests of all parties," said John R. Salter a lawsuit plaintiff who lives in Grand Forks, N.D. But, "We are moving along at much too glacial a pace on this," said Salter, who advocates protecting privacy rights of individuals while opening the files. Dixon Pyles, attorney for Salter and Edwin King of Jackson as representatives of the class of people who want spying victims' names protected, said "a considerable gulf separates people who want protection for victims and those who urge complete disclosure of commission files. "I'm not sure the lawyers will ever be able to do it without help from the court," Pyles said.

Court records show plaintiffs who want all the files opened fear that omitting names will make it more difficult for spy victims to identify themselves and pursue civil lawsuits. Jackson lawyer Shirley Payne, who represents people who want the files opened with nothing held back, would not comment on the case's status. In a Sept. 14, 1990, order, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals gave U.S.

District Judge William H. Barbour Jr. a choice of removing names and identifying information pertaining to people who are not named, or removing names only. See COMMISSION, 7A VLl Is A l- The Associated Press their positions and sketch their dreams for America. There were no major gaffes, a few masterful lines and no clear-cut winner.

But Perot although offering few specifics scored with folksy homilies. The opening minutes of the de ROSS PEROT: "We've got to clean this mess up, leave this country in good shape, and pass on the American dream to them. We've got to collect the taxes to do it. If there's a fair way, I'm all ears." PRESIDENT BUSH: "This country's not coming apart at the seams, for heaven's sakes. We're the United States of America.

In spite of the economic problems, we're the most respected economy around the world. BILL CLINTON: "When Joe McCarthy went around this country attacking people's patriotism, he was wrong Your father was right to stand up to Joe McCarthy; you were wrong to attack my patriotism. I love my country." Presidential Thursday, Richmond, 8 p.m. Oct. 19, East Lansing, 6 p.m.

Vice presidential Tuesday, Atlanta, 6 p.m. 1 8-year-old debate judges cancel out each other By Jdy Eubank Clarion-Ledger Staff Writer bate fairly bristled, with Bush challenging Clinton's judgment and character for taking part in anti-Vietnam protests "on foreign soil." Shooting back, Clinton called the remarks reminiscent of Sen. Joseph McCarthy's communist witch-hunting 40 years ago. He noted Bush's late father, Prescott then a senator from Connecticut spoke out against such tactics. A snap USA TodayCNN poll showed that 47 percent believed Perot had won the debate, 30 percent gave it to Clinton and 16 percent awarded it to Bush.

An ABC News poll had slightly different results: 29 percent called it a tie, 27 percent said Clinton had won, 22 percent Perot and 19 percent Bush. With a steady lead in the polls, Clinton did what he had to do in this first debate: He avoided major mistakes, was focused, forceful and appeared presidential. Bush resolutely stuck to his guns, again calling the election a referendum on trust and experience. Laying out a starkly different view of the role of government than Clinton, he preached the virtues of an economy unfettered by government interference. Analyis: Perot only real surprise, 7A On economic issues, such as increasing taxes on the rich or cutting them on the middle class: "It seemed like Perot and Clinton were in favor of helping the middle class," Watkins said.

"It seemed Bush was more concerned about the upper class." Bryant said Clinton's plan to hike taxes on those making $200,000 or more is wrong. "If you work hard for your money, you shouldn't have to give a lot of it up in higher taxes," Bryant said. On Bush's questioning of Clinton's protests of the Vietnam War. "It probably is just something else to bring up," said Bryant, who dismissed the question as a major issue. Watkins agreed.

"It's weak on Bush when he keeps bringing that issue up. We need to hear about things he'll do for the country, not things in the past." Sunday's debate was a split decision for Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton and President Bush among four 18-year-olds set to vote in their first presidential contest. The teens, however, said Ross Perot could have been a real White House contender based on Sunday's performance. But dropping out earlier killed Perot's chances to win the presidency, said the four in grading candidates' performance.

"I think it will be Perot or Clinton. Perot was head to head with Clinton," said Shonda Watkins of Jackson, a Mill-saps College freshman. "The only thing that will prevent people from voting for Perot is the fact he dropped out." "(Clinton's) ready to deal with the issues," said Darius Williams of Jackson, a Jackson State University freshman. Many believe Bush needs to crack a home run in the series of debates. Mississippi College freshmen David Parks and Rusty Bryant believe the president delivered in Sunday's debate.

"He has the experience. He has been there," said Bryant of Clinton. "Perot really surprised me." Parks, also of Clinton, agreed. "I have more respect for him. I think he would focus more on the issues here at home during his second term." All four said the debates are a useful tool for first-time voters to help determine the best person to hold the nation's highest office.

They said they were impressed that issues, namely bringing a change to the nation's political system, were the debate's focus. Tougaloo gets $10 million jump on fund-raising drive Hoped-for $25 million would go for new facilities and services. Tougaloo campaign By Andy Kanengiser Clarion-Ledger Staff Writer Advertiser index -4A Ann Landers 3D Bridge 3D Classified 4C Comics 4D Crosswords 3D Horoscope 3D Jack Sunn 3B Monday Money 4B Movies 2D TV schedules 5.6D WEATHER Mostly sunny. High 77-80. Details, 1 0A.

Volume 155 No. 238 4 sections 32 pages Copyright 1992 Goal: $25 million over five years. Top needs: Three new dormitories, a new gymnasium, renovation of 1901-vintage Woodworth Chapel, and increasing faculty salaries and scholarships. Raised so far: About $10 million. A fund-drive leader, Anderson said many corporations outside Mississippi have donated the bulk of the funds for the new campaign over the past 18 months.

"We just don't have a reservoir of major corporations in Mississippi to call on," he said. Tougaloo President Adib Shakir said the fund drive will enable Tougaloo to serve its expanding enrollment, make academic improvements and finance new facilities and building renovations. Besides knocking on corporate doors nationwide, Shakir and other officials will aggressively raise funds from Mississippi businesses, alumni and friends. "We are making an effort to get half of the money in Mississippi," Anderson said. A 1964 Tougaloo alumnus, Anderson serves on a 22-member national committee coordinating the fund drive.

Last October, The Chronicle of Higher Education praised Tougaloo in a front-page story as a "model for survival" for the nation's black institutions during tough times. Tougaloo's enrollment has doubled under Shakir, president since February 1988. Money raised will build three new dorms. Donations will also enable the school to construct a $4.5 million gymnasium and increase faculty salaries and scholarships. Faculty salaries last year averaged $27,500 for full professors.

"We can't afford to lose more faculty members," Anderson said. Tougaloo College leaders have already raised $10 million toward a $25 million national fund drive that won't be formally kicked off until Friday. "We are in good shape," said Reuben Anderson, a Jackson lawyer and vice chairman of Tougaloo's Board of Trustees. "A lot of important people are playing a role." College officials launch the campaign to pour money into buildings and academic needs during Founders Day festivities, which run Friday through Sunday at the dent, historically black college. The five-year fund drive is the biggest since Tougaloo was founded in 1869 on the site of a former slave plantation.

It already has topped the $5 million raised in 1984..