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The Pentagon's Price for News

Date: 09 January 1991

The Defense Department's revised rules for covering a war in the Persian Gulf are much less onerous than those originally proposed. Yet the Pentagon still says all dispatches will be reviewed by officers in the field. Censorship in wartime can be essential to safety and security. But when it becomes excessive, citizens lose their chance to judge public policy. Under the rules, combat coverage would be carried out exclusively by representative groups of reporters known as pools, which would be assembled, escorted and tightly monitored by the military. The pool reports would then be submitted to a "security review" before being dispatched abroad.

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PENTAGON ADOPTS GULF NEWS RULES

Date: 10 January 1991

By Neil A. Lewis, Special To the New York Times

Neil Lewis

The Defense Department gave its final approval today to a set of rules for reporters covering a possible war in the Persian Gulf, despite widespread objections from print and broadcast executives that the rules are needlessly restrictive and amounted to an objectionable attempt at censorship. Robert Hall, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, said the rules that were distributed on Monday night were being adopted as official Pentagon policy with few changes.

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THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING -- ADDENDA; Times and U.S. News Offer a Package Deal

Date: 10 January 1991

By Michael Lev

Michael Lev

The New York Times Magazine and U.S. News & World Report said yesterday that they would offer a special rate to advertisers who buy full-page ads in four issues of Business World magazine, which is published four times a year as a part 2 of The New York Times Magazine, and Quarterly Business Reports, which will appear four times a year in U.S. News & World Report. The two magazines will publish about the same time, starting at the end of March.

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Yale Weighs Challenge To Newspaper's Owner

Date: 09 January 1991

By Alex S. Jones

Alex Jones

Yale University is weighing whether to challenge the ownership of The St. Petersburg Times, in a move that could make The Times the property of Yale. The challenge, if it comes, would be in the form of an effort to remove the tax-exempt status of the the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, a center for journalism education in St. Petersburg, Fla., which owns The Times.

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BUSH ASKS CONGRESS TO BACK USE OF FORCE IF IRAQ DEFIES DEADLINE ON KUWAIT PULLOUT

Date: 09 January 1991

By Adam Clymer, Special To the New York Times

Adam Clymer

President Bush called on Congress today to adopt a resolution supporting the use of force against Iraq if it did not withdraw from Kuwait by Jan. 15. He said such a vote would send a message to President Saddam Hussein that the United States was united in its determination to make him withdraw from Kuwait. Because Mr. Bush is unlikely to return to Congress again before sending American troops into combat, the endorsement he requested today, if adopted, would be as close as Congress would come to a formal declaration of war in advance of an attack on Iraq.

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Across the South, a Clash of Doubt and Fervor

Date: 09 January 1991

By B. Drummond Ayres Jr., Special To the New York Times

The electronic sign in front of the Royal d'Iberville Hotel here carries a message that can be found on billboards all over the South. "Support . . . Support . . . Support Desert Shield!" it flashes out again and again over the broad sandy beach leading down to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Informed Opinion

Date: 10 January 1991

By Anna Quindlen

Anna Quindlen

In Anthony Trollope's 1869 novel "Phineas Finn," the story of a neophyte politician, a parliamentary veteran tells young Finn how things work: "Many who before regarded legislation on the subject as chimerical, will now fancy that it is only dangerous, or perhaps not more than difficult. And so in time it will come to be looked on as among the things possible, then among the things probable; -- and so at last it will be ranged in the list of those few measures which the country requires as being absolutely needed. That is the way in which public opinion is made."

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Network Debate Coverage

Date: 10 January 1991

Spokesmen for the three major television networks said yesterday that they plan periodic reports but not continuous coverage today on debates in both houses of Congress on a resolution supporting the use of force against Iraq. ABC, CBS and NBC said that since both houses were likely to be debating at the same time, coverage would switch between the House of Representatives and the Senate. C-SPAN will cover the entire proceedings in the House and C-SPAN II, which has a more limited viewing public outside the District of Columbia, will show all the Senate debate. The cable channels will repeat the debates in full starting at 8 P.M., or if the debates go beyond 8 P.M., whenever they end. WNET-TV, Channel 13, will alternate live coverage between the Senate and House from the start of the debate about 11 A.M. until the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour begins at 6:30 P.M., which plans to include continued coverage of the debate. National Public Radio will cover the debates in full, alternating between the House and Senate.

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NEWS SUMMARY

Date: 10 January 1991

International A3-18 The U.S. and Iraq failed to agree on a peaceful resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis during talks in Geneva between Secretary of State Baker and Iraq's Foreign Minister, Tariq Aziz. Page A1 President Bush said he is losing hope for a peaceful settlement of the gulf crisis. He said the Geneva meeting led him to believe that nothing will make Saddam Hussein "be reasonable." A16 News analysis: A mood of foreboding settled over official Washington. Less than a week away from the U.N. deadline for the withdrawal from Kuwait, even skeptics felt that war was now likely if not yet inevitable. A1 U.S. battle plan: Massive air strikes A17 Cheney says he will seek longer term for reservists A17 Financial markets gyrated wildly as traders reacted first with hope, and then alarm, to the talks between Secretary Baker and Iraqi Foreign Minister Aziz. Some markets turned again, ending the day little changed. A1 France will pursue peace till 16th, Mitterand says A18 Arab institute in Paris buffeted by gulf crisis A18 Israel's air force would attack Iraq if Baghdad carries out its repeated threat to draw the nation into a Persian Gulf war, Jerusalem said. A18 Mubarak warns Israel to stay out of gulf conflict A18 Kuwait invests in Hungary chain A18 School integration in South Africa began on a limited basis when black students were for the first time admitted to white classes in 33 schools. In the next few days, 172 more white schools will enroll black children. A3 Deadly impasse said to go on in Somali City A7 Soviet troops and army vehicles appeared briefly in the streets of the capital of Lithuania as pro-independence demonstrations continued for the second straight day, but withdrew after crowds dispersed peacefully. A9 Soviets say a budget accord with republics is set to sign A8 A financial scandal in Yugoslavia threatens to topple its federal monetary system, undercutting what was widely regarded in the West as Eastern Europe's most promising economic reform program. A5 Arrest in Berlin of a U.S. employee A10 New setback in Jesuit case in Salvador A3 Managua defends army chief in missile uproar A6 Aligarh Journal: Campus under fire A4 National A20, B8-10, D22 A hospital plans to go to court for permission to turn off an 87-year-old woman's life-support system against her family's wishes. The family describes her as a deeply religious woman who would want to live. A1 The globe was its warmest in 1990 since people began measuring the earth's surface temperature, separate groups of climatologists in the U.S. and Britain said. A1 A debate over forced contraception has been sparked by the approval of a birth control device implanted under a woman's skin. Experts say it may be used widely in cases where women are judged as unfit to be mothers. A20 Waterville Valley Journal: Snow isn't just a four-letter word A20 Worker on Dartmouth paper reported to add Hitler quote B10 Fees are too low for the concessions that operate in Federal forests, wildlife refuges and grasslands, Congressional leaders said. In 1989, for example, a ski resort paid $1.12 million tothe Government on sales of $60 million. D22 DeConcini is adamant on his help for Keating D22 Washington at Work: Civil rights chief on sidelines B8 Emergency exits on scores of planes made by McDonnell Douglas may have faulty handles that can snap in two if they are pulled hard in the wrong direction, Federal investigators said. B10 Advocates for people with AIDS have accused the maker of an AIDS drug of abusing the rules governing medical research by devising a marketing ploy disguised as a medical study. B9 Scientist is given deadline to prove cold fusion research D22 There will be more big bank failures like that of the Bank of New England if the economy does not turn around by the middle of the year, the nation's leading banking regulators said. D1 Regional B1-7 A new experimental high school is being prepared by the New York City Board of Education. While open to both sexes and all races, it would emphasize the problems of young black and Hispanic men. A1 An investigation into Mayor Dinkins and his transfer of stock in a communication company to his son has ended without any finding of criminal wrongdoing, officials said. B1 Lowell P. Weicker Jr. was sworn in as Governor of Connecticut, the state's first independent chief executive in more than a century. He urged the Democratically controlled legislature to discard party politics. B1 Governor Cuomo called for austerity that would be spread evenly as New York faces a deteriorating financial condition. In his State of the State address, he cited a need for "new thinking instead of new spending." B1 News analysis: Governor Cuomo, in his address, banged up against the toughest challenge of his administration: maintaining the liberal agenda he advocated in good times through a bleak period. B3 Governor proposes again to limit campaign funds B3 Metro-North president said to be choice to head M.T.A. B4 New York council votes to force city to by clean-fuel vehicles B6 A man with a long conviction record, including several robberies on subways, was charged with murder in the death of a purse-snatching victim who was dragged by a train along a subway platform on Tuesday. B1 Forty one seized in Bronx major heroin ring B4 Two youths get at least five years in jogger attack B3 Fire victim is said to have intentionally set the fire himself B4 Nassau County's only open dump was declared a health hazard and ordered closed within 10 days. Neighbors of the North Hempstead landfill have been complaining that it is making them ill. B2 Neediest Cases B6 Business Digest D1 The Home Section Wither design? Thither aplenty C1 In 2 1/2 rooms, an English castle C1 Old reliables shine at wares show C1 Arts/Entertainment Jazz has a place at Lincoln Center. The president of the center announced that the prestigious bastion of classical music had added a jazz department to produce concerts and other programs year-round. A1 Hockney returns to opera C17 Johnny Depp and "Scissorhands" C17 Judge voids obscenity clause C17 Danny Thomas looks back C22 Theater: From Eden to Paul Zaloom C21 Dance: On with Tchaikovsky at City Ballet C20 Word and Image: ABC to get help from MTV C17 "The Fourth K" by Mario Puzo C23 TV in the Gulf crisis C24 Obituaries D23 Mitchell H. Cohen, Federal judge Sports Baseball: Hall of Famers talk about Rose B13 College Sports: More N.C.A.A. reforms B13 Column: Rhoden on college sports B13 Football: Parcells undecided on running-back starter B13 Hockey: Rangers lose to Blues B13 Health Page B11 That person in the white smock is not a doctor Editorials/Letters/Op-Ed Editorials A24 The larger patriotism Mr. Dinkins turns wishful Mr. Florio tiptoes into 1991 Death for a dollar Letters A24 Anna Quindlen: Informed opinion A25 William Safire: The letter rejected A25 Theodore C. Sorensen: What Congress should tell Bush A25 Benjamin Weiner: Please stay, Morgan Stanley A25

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NEWS SUMMARY

Date: 09 January 1991

INTERNATIONAL A2-10 President Bush called on Congress to adopt a resolution supporting the use of force against Iraq if it does not withdraw from Kuwait by Jan. 15. He said a vote would underline the country's unified resolve. Page A1 Foreign Minister says Iraq will not yield to pressure A6 A United States attack against Iraq would come in phases, beginning with an air assault against Iraqi troops, followed as a last resort by a ground attack, the head of the House Armed Services Committee said. A1 Deployment of U.S. troops in the Gulf is nearly complete A8 Soviet ship thought to violate Iraq arms embargo is halted A8 King Fahd of Saudi Arabia is said to expect war A9 Southerners support the U.S. stance against Iraq, but their support is often qualified. In the South, traditionally a fortress of patriotism, words like "doubt" and "Vietnam" have become common. A1 Iraqis have begun preparing for war, forming long lines at gasoline stations to store up on extra supplies. In Kuwait, people are marking off the days on their calendars in anticipation of liberation on Jan. 15. A7 Iraq and Iran agree on a half- mile border zone A9 Wall Street is on a war footing, preparing for surge in volume D2 Has the prospect of war slowed down junk mail? D1 Soviet Jewish immigration to Israel has already begun altering the face of Israeli society. Most Israelis say the huge influx will give the nation new wealth and power, despite a shortage of housing and other problems. A1 The White House criticized Moscow for its "provocative" plan to send troops to seven restive Soviet regions. American officials said that violence or a crackdown on political activity could endanger relations. A1 Lithuania's Prime Minister resigned along with her Cabinet in a dispute with the republic's Parliament over economic and political policy. The move created a further sense of instability in the Baltic region. A3 Nelson Mandela called for a congress of all of South Africa's political parties to ease the writing of a new constitution that would transfer power to the black majority. A3 Scattered gunfire was heard in Haiti as troops rounded up supporters of Dr. Roger Lafontant, who led a failed coup attempt. At least 44 people died. Many stores remain closed. A5 Medellin Journal: Colombia's elite flees after kidnappings A4 NATIONAL A12-18 Pan Am filed for bankruptcy. The airline, nearly out of cash, will continue to fly and the filing will not affect customers, its chairman said. The airline is the third large American carrier to file in 22 months. A1 Defense Secretary Cheney's decision to kill the Navy's new stealth fighter plane has set off a scramble within the Pentagon to find a replacement and among military contractors to offer new possibilities. A12 The scrapping of the Navy program will put thousands of people out of work. The economy of Fort Worth, where General Dynamics would have built the plane, could lose as much as $500 million in trade. A12 Astronaut, quitting NASA, urges overhaul of space station A18 Senator Alan Cranston was excused by the Ethics Committee from public question in the investigation of the links five Senators had to Charles Keating after Mr. Cranston's lawyer said he was too ill. A14 Republicans select Houston as site of 1992 convention A15 The morality of a suicide machine built by a Michigan doctor is being debated in a courtroom. A woman with multiple sclerosis and relativesof a man who died from AIDS told of the pain that drove them to seek relief. A14 Court says prisoners are entitled to witness fees A18 The St. Petersburg Times's owner, the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, may have its tax-exempt status challenged by Yale University. If the challenge is successful, paper would become Yale's property. A12 Archbishop in Milwaukee says he would ordain married men A16 MCA agrees to sell concession operations in Yosemite A18 Hispanic Americans lack insurance more often than any other ethnic group, and they suffer disproportionately higher incidences of diabetes, high blood pressure and other ailments, several reports say. A16 The nation's worst measles epidemic in decades was caused by a breakdown in the vaccination system, a Federal panel said, warning that more epidemics may occur unless the system is changed. A17 Panel says reducing pollution would assure safety of seafood A16 Cold fusion scientist leaves teaching for research A17 REGIONAL B1-5 New York City's drinking water will be safe for many years without the city's having to spend billions of dollars to filter it, state health officials said, reversing their position. A1 Cuomo will propose a trust fund for environmental projects B3 New York City will rebound soon, Mayor Dinkins said in his first State of the City address, but he provided few indications of how he would grapple with the city's most serious fiscal problems since the mid-1970's. B1 News analysis: Dinkins's hope clashes with harsh reality B3 Aid set aside for teachers' raises may have already been spent B2 Governor Florio outlined his agenda for 1991 in the State of the State speech. His goals include mortgagehelp for first-time homebuyers and a program to create 7,000 jobs in new state construction projects. B1 News analysis: Florio's new goal is political repair work B2 O'Neill, still an elusive figure, left his mark on Connecticut B5 A Manhattan woman was killed after a purse snatcher grabbed her handbag and pushed her between two cars of a subway train pulling out of an Upper West Side Station. B1 Firefighters who fought the blaze that killed two in Queens said they plunged into the burning house without any water because there was no pumper to hose the flames. B1 Neediest Cases B4 BUSINESS DIGEST D1 The Living Section Food Savoring the tastes of China in streets and kitchens C1 Next in California: Wine, Italian style? C1 Living In London, it's the 40's. The good 40's of jive and jitterbugC1 Arts/Entertainment Rancor at Hammer Museum C11 School of American Ballet opens headquarters C11 Mixed reactions to deal on stolen German artworks C13 Music: The Pop Life C9 Word and Image: NBC reviving vampire series C11 "The Limits of Interpretation" C15 Booknotes C15 The depths of cats C16 Obituaries Marko Nikezic, a former Foreign Minister of Yugoslavia D20 Vasko Popa, a poet D20 Richard Maibaum, screenwriter D21 Robert Carter Cook, a geneticist D21 Sports Baseball: Carew, Perry and Jenkins elected to Hall B7 Basketball: Celtics defeat Knicks B7 Bulls top Nets B8 Colleges: Measure to reduce coaching staffs approved B7 Column: Anderson on Hall of Fame B7 Football: Eagles dismiss Ryan B7 Hockey: Blues set back Devils B8 North Stars blank Islanders B8 Education Page B6 Magnet school becoming school of choice Editorials/Letters/Op-Ed Editorials A20 Let depositors sleep securely For Cheney, a hero's medal A general picks democracy The Pentagon's price for news Letters A20 Leslie H. Gelb: A "new" Soviet policy A21 Tom Wicker: The iron medal A21 Roger Morris: Why war is irrelevant A21

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