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14 THE DESERT SUN Thursday May 12, 1994 A2NEWS ROUNDUP News services STATE (Y ft how controversial her appointment! was. Mandela's wife rose to a post just short of Cabinet level on the strength of support among women and militant youths. It was a markable political comeback after her 1991 conviction on kidnapping charges, allegations of an extra-' marital affair and corruption, and her separation from her husband in 1992. He ignored her Monday dur-' ing the parliament session at which he was elected president. The Cabinet includes 18 ministers from Mandela's ANC, six from former President F.W.

de Klerk's National Party the party that1 institutionalized apartheid before de Klerk launched reforms and three from Inkatha. De Klerk and Thabo Mbeki of the ANC are deputy presidents. Inkatha won just over 10 percent of the vote in the election, entitling the party to three Cabinet Inkatha 's Ben Ngubane was named minister for the arts, culture, sci- 1 ence and technology, and Sipho Mzimela was picked as correction-. -al services minister. Buthelezi had refused to partici- pate in the April 26-29 election until he got guarantees of strong regional powers, a stance blamed for escalating ANC-Inkatha violence.

He changed his mind at the last minute, joining the election just a week before the vote. The Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa Nelson Mandela's Cabinet was sworn in with solemn dignity Wednesday, but fireworks lie ahead as he tries to mold political rivals and his estranged wife into a government. The potentially explosive mix of personalities and politics could hinder Mandela's attempt to fulfill African National Congress promises of housing, jobs, education and health care for millions of blacks impoverished under white rule. The government also must cope with political violence that has killed more than 11,000 people since 1990. On the first day of government business after his festive inauguration, Mandela convened his Cabinet in the high-ceilinged, circular hall at the Union Buildings, where all-white governments once sat.

Outside, workmen stacked away white plastic chairs that held dignitaries from around the world Tuesday. Mandela completed his 27-mem-ber Cabinet on Wednesday by naming the three final ministers Zulu nationalist leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi and two of his supporters. Buthelezi, whose followers have fought members of Mandela's ANC for a decade, had threatened the legitimacy of last month's all-race election by vowing to boycott it until the last minute. But his place in the Cabinet was secured by bis The contractor, E.L. Yeager Construction Co.

of Riverside, will receive a $4.5 million bonus for finishing the project ahead of schedule, officials said. BRIEFLY Four womtn in the University of San Francisco's English department alleged that they have been discriminated against in teaching assignments and salaries and subjected to frequent harassment, including unwelcome invitations to the department chairman's hot tub. In a lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court on Wednesday, the four women say they have been paid lower salaries than male colleagues with comparable qualifications, given heavier workloads and denied access to school resources. Medal of Honor holder Richard Penry, whose heroism in Vietnam was followed by civilian bouts of bitterness and drugs, has died of cancer at the age of 45. Periry, who died in a hospital Monday in Petalu-ma, suffered from lupus, a chronic disease afflicting the skin and mucous membranes, relatives said.

The family of a Gulf War veteran, who killed herself after complaining of sexual harassment, cannot sue the Army officers who disciplined her for making the complaint, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in San Francisco. Military discipline cannot be the grounds for a damage suit by the family of Alexis Colon, said U.S. District Judge William Orrick, citing a 1950 Supreme Court ruling that prohibits damage suits by military personnel against their colleagues or the government for injuries "incident to service." More state newsC4 Lawmaker has copies of controversial test SACRAMENTO A conservative state senator made public what he said were copies of the California Learning Assessment System's 1994 language arts tests, but state education officials refused to confirm their authenticity. Sen. Bill Leonard, R-Upland, said the tests were sent anonymously to his office but said he was convinced they were genuine.

The fourth-grade test released by Leonard includes a biography of 1950s civil rights activist Rosa Parks, and a poem by Margaret Walker. Students are asked to write their "thoughts and questions" about the material, and to draw posters about the selections. The sixth-grade test contains a story called "To the Gold Mountain," about racism toward Chinese to California in the 19th century. Students are asked to write "thoughts, questions and opinions" about the story, draw a picture and to discuss their own experiences with discrimination. Interstate 5 will reopen early SANTA CLARITA Recon-struction of an earthquake-damaged section of Interstate 5 will be completed next week, enabling the busy freeway to reopen a month ahead of schedule, state officials said Wednesday.

Construction crews have worked round the clock, seven days a week for 3V months to rebuild the freeway that collapsed at two points over Gavin Canyon, five miles south of this northern Los Angeles County city. The Associated Press NEW CABINET: South African President Nelson Mandela shakes hands with Home Affairs Minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi while Minister of Defense Joe Modise looks on Wednesday in Pretoria. Inkatha Freedom Party's third-place showing in the poll. In a surprise move, Winnie Mandela, the president's estranged wife, was named deputy minister of arts, culture, science and technology. She did not appear at the swearing-in, an indication of just Court choice linked to Interior Department pick NATION announce his decision today once the logistics of the separate appointments were worked out.

Regardless of whom Clinton chooses to head the Interior Department, there were signs on Capitol Hill on Wednesday that some Republican senators Arkansas executes two men one hour apart VARNER, Ark. A drifter convicted of killing a woman who fed him milk and cookies was executed in the full Senate have concluded that Babbitt's nomination might be rejected by about 20 Western senators but that the chances of confirmation would not be seriously endangered. The politicking over a successor to Babbitt -has already begun. The League of Conservation Voters endorsed Rep. Bill Richardson of New Mexico, who tops the list of those mentioned as a likely successor to Babbitt.

The early endorsement was intended to dispel the notion that Richardson has few friends in the environmental movement. Two other names have also surfaced: George Miller of California and Gov. Roy Romer of Colorado, both Democrats. Miller said through a spokesman that he is not interested in leaving his post as chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. The Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House is preparing a dual confirmation process in hopes of winning support for Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, the president's likely nominee to the Supreme Court, and settling quickly on his successor, officials said Wednesday.

Aides said that Clinton would delay announcing his selection of Babbitt until he has made a private decision on the Interior post. They said he hoped to end the search without creating a vacancy that would require another. Late Wednesday afternoon, Clinton met with White House counsel Lloyd N. Cutler and chief of staff Thomas F. McLarty III in the residence quarters of the White House to resolve final details of the decision and announcement.

One official said Clinton was expected to shot himself. Puller was the son of the most highly decorated Marine in U.S. history, Gen. Lewis "Chesty" Puller. Puller won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992 with his book, "Fortunate Son: The Healing of a Vietnam Vet." BRIEFLY A compromise health plan by Sen.

Edward M. Kennedy would would oppose Babbitt, who BABSITT they asserted has championed environmental protection over the rights of the states. On the Senate Judiciary Committee, for instance, Sens. Orrin G. Hatch of Utah and Alan K.

Simpson of Wyoming said they intend to oppose Babbitt's nomination. White House officials who have been counting potential votes on the Judiciary Committee and require Americans to pay $250 each time they were admitted to a hospital and charge them $10 to get a prescription filled. But it also would bolster WHITMORE Wednesday, as was a man who ignored a plea for mercy during an armed robbery. Jonas Whit-' more, 50, was pronounced dead at 8:08 p.m. prison spokesman Alan Abies said.

Edward Charles Pickens, 39, died from a lethal injection exactly an hour later. It was the first time a state executed two people i "ys SJfT7' a 1 n7. iff! th8 A President Clin- KENNEDY ton's coverage of mental health and substance abuse, provide more checkups for teen-agers and mammograms for women over 40, and funnel $27 billion in new subsidies to teaching hospitals and medical schools. Accidental deaths in the nation increased by 4 percent to 86,000 last year, the first increase in five years, the National Safety Council reported Wednesday in Itasca, 111. fl Toasted by President Clinton, five former first ladies and Hillary Rodham Clinton attended a gala in their honor Wednesday night, a benefit for the National Garden.

Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter and Barbara Bush attended the charity event. on the same day PICKENS since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to restore the death penalty in 1976. Pulitzer Prize winner kills self FAIRFAX, Va. U.S.

Marine Lewis B. Puller whose autobiography recounting his experiences as a disabled Vietnam veteran won him a Pulitzer Prize, committed suicide Wednesday. He was 48. A family friend who spoke on condition of anonymity said Puller is. A I mm f' WORLD in the treatment of heart disease.

25 people and dragging civilians into a week-old civil war that has been fought largely by the rival militaries. Northern and southern forces have accused the other of atrocities, including an attack on a hospital, but the early morning strike was the first confirmed attack that killed civilians. Boris Yeltsin demanded special terms for forming a partnership with NATO on Wednesday, and Senate approves ban on gifts The Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate overwhelmingly approved a near-total ban on gifts to members of Congress Wednesday, a move supporters said would change the culture of Washington by eliminating most free meals and entertainment. On a vote of 95-4, senators adopted a sweeping set of restrictions that was bitterly debated over three days last week. The bill's main sponsor, Sen Carl Levin, said the action "will help restore confidence that we are not too cozy with paid lobbyists." The bill would amend House and Senate rules to bar lawmakers and theirstaf fs from accepting virtually anything including meals, travel, and entertainment from registered lobbyists.

It also would ban most gifts from non-lobbyists. It was aimed particularly at eliminating corporate-sponsored golf, ski and tennis trips and lobbyist-paid retreats, which have been highlighted in television exposes. The bill did contain a list of exceptions, including for meals and entertainment offered in a lawmaker's home state, and for gifts motivated by "personal friendship." It also included a provision doubling to two years the cooling-off period in which former top-level congressional and executive branch officials would be barred from lobbying their former colleagues. For top federal trade negotiators, the ban would be 10 years. "There is far too much money flowing from far too many interest groups," said Fred Wertheimer, president of the self-styled citizens lobby, Common Cause.

"This closes down one central form of the spigot" The lobbyist registration and gift bills are part of a reform menu being promoted by Democratic congressional leaders, designed to repair Congress' battered public image. The list includes campaign finance reform and a series of internal changes in the way Congress works. As the Senate acted, a 28-piece orchestra was tuning up in a cavernous, rose-festooned white tent just 300 yards away for a gala. The event, organized by the wives of Sea Bennett Johnston, and Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen, raised more than $1 million toward development of a new National Garden on the Washington Mafi. Our extraordinary group of heart specialists perform more cardiac procedures than anyone else in the Valley.

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A statement from Salinas' office said the force will be made up by selected officers from the Federal Judicial Police, the state judicial police and the Tijuana city police. Peace talks stall in Bosnia SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina Bosnia's warring sides dug in their heels on terms for peace Wednesday amid a new international push to bring the three factions back to the negotiating table. Serb leaders vowed not to return "vitally important territory and said they would not resume talks unless there is an overall cease-fire. The Muslim-led government and Bosnian Croats staked claims to 58 percent of Bosnia for their recently formed, federation. Bosnia's Muslim president, Alija Izetbe-govic, said Serb witMawal from "occupied territories" was a condition for resuming negotiations.

The Serbs, who control 70 percent of Bosnia, are certain to reject that ULY Southern forces fired a Scud missile Info Yemen's northern capi-4 tal of Sai'a on Wednesday, killing CaRDIOLOGISTS SURGEOilS Keesag A. Baron, M.D. Sam Larlarb, M.D. Arnold J. Pollak, M.D.' Brom D.

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Jack J. Sternlieb, M.D. curity problems YELTSIN cannot be a privilege of the chosen," the Russian president said at a dinner in his honor hosted by Chancellor Helmut Kohl in Bonn, Germany. Bosnia is a training ground for NATO, which plans to invade Russia and reduce it to the size of Hungary, ultranationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky said Wednesday in Moscow. Zhirinovsky said China and the Muslim countries on Russia's southern border also want to crush Russia.

A key opposition leader gave Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata's fragile government another shake Wednesday, urging new elections quickly. Many commentators have predicted Hata's government will last only a few months because it doesn't control a majority in Parliament. Hata's predecessor, Mori-hiro Hosokawa, resigned in April after eight mon3 in office. More world newsA16 HEfIRT INSTITUTE of ths DESERT 39-600 Bob Hope Drive --RANCH0 MIRAGE 32-HEART 324-3278 Additional Offices PALM SPRINGS YUCCA VALLEY INDI0 BANNING.