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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 29, 1982)
Derailed chemical train burns out of control LIVINGSTON, La. (AP) - A 101-car freight train carrying explosive and poisonous chemicals derailed early Tuesday, igniting a roaring fire and setting off a string of explosions that forced evacua tion of residents as far as five miles away The fire was so intense and the danger so great that officials said they were at a loss as to how to halt the blaze No serious injuries were reported After the 5 a m derailment, all 2,000 residents of Livingston were evacuated as three cars of heavy oil burned Some 10 hours later, a tankcar of tetra ethyl lead burst into a fireball and spread hazardous fumes, Officials don’t know how to put out Louisiana blaze forcing the expanded evacua tion to rural homes to the west and northwest "The intensity of the fire has increased significantly and now seriously threatens to rupture adjacent ethyl chloride tank cars," said state police spo kesman Lt Ronnie Jones, who relayed the constantly changing information to reporters miles from the fire scene "We are shutting the town of Livingston down,” Col Grover "Bo" Garrison, commander of tha state police, said early in the day A photographer was injured slightly when an explosion knocked him from a roof at about 9 a m Five people were examined at a hospital for smoke inhalation The train crew escaped uninjured "The flames are tremen dous," said Wilie Graves, a spokesman for the Livingston Parish sheriff's office "You can stand a half-mile away and hear the roar." Fannie Albin, a Livingston re sident. said the derailment jolt ed her awake "I thought it was an earthquake Then my daughter came yelling down the hall, Mommy, Daddy, everyth ing's on fire!' ” Four blocks from the derail ment. 20-year-old Lisa Needham said she awoke and thought it was "an earthquake or the world coming to an end Then I saw the fire My whole room lit up " "We are at a stalemate as to what to do," Lt. Jones said “Because of the nature of the chemicals we cannot go in and use water because of the way it would react with sodium And we cannot go in with foam bec ause it would contain the heat and cause some tanks to rup ture” If water touches sodium, the waxy silver metal explodes and releases hydrogen, which would feed the flames still more Sgt Pat Touchard of the state police hazardous materials divi sion said authorities did not know how far the metallic sodium was from the fire and therefore could not tell which cars could safely be wet down to keep them cool Jones said three cars of heavy oil are burning out of control. Adjacent to them was one of tetra-ethyl lead, which he said is so explosive that it could cause a fireball a half mile wide Cause of the derailment was not known. MEETINGS Circle K lnt*m*tk>n»l Service Organization will ba mooting at 7:30 tonight at the Agate Street House AM returning members please attend The next moating ot the IFC will ba hold today in Century Room F ot the EMU The agenda is expected to include the Tag Assignment and a discussion on the goal hearing process The public is invited to attend The University College Republicans will have their opening meeting tomorrow at 7 p m in the EMU Forum The group will be planning this year s campus activities A visit to a local watering hole is planned following the meeting The University Sailing Team will ba holding Its first mealing ol the season tonight at 8 in Century Room A EMU Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS Amazon Kung Fu is a collectively run. non-profit martial arts school tor women and Kids, stressing cooperation between students and self detense New classes begin every 6 weeks Foi more information call 686-8450 The Department ol Continuing Education presents "Imagine That!" an evening class with en. "asis on the practical application ot creative visualiiatto Learn the fun way to make some real changes in your I1 ‘ i The class will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 30 to 9 30 p m , from Sept 28 to Nov 16 in 204 Condon Hall Registra tion will be held at the first class meeting and there is a $20 tee For information call 686-4231 The W.C.S. Invitee an woman artto en)oy singing la attend rehearsals on Monday nights. 7 30pm to 9 30 pm in the University Music Hall. Room 198 The rehearsals will be directed by Steven Stone. University Dean ot Music It you have questions caH 747-4890 The EMU Craft Canter la currently regtatertng tor tall workshops Stop in and check them out The Widowed Services Program at the University la again ottering a aeries ot group workshops lor young people from ages 6 to 17 who have experienced the death ot a parent The group is designed to help participants understand and ad|ust to their own feelings ot sadness anger tear guilt and futility which are a part ot the griet process The group will meet after school from 3 45 »o 4:45 p m each Thursday lor 10 weeks beginning Sept 30 Parents normally participate in some ot the sessions There is a charge ot $25 tor one child and parent or $35 tor a family group Phone 686-4220 tor more information and details on registration The University Counseling Center wHI be ottering the following professionally led groups tall term Here-and Now therapy group. Tuesday 3-5 p m Older than average student (25 years and up) coun seling group. Thursday 3-4 30 p m : Psycho-social aspects of weight issues. Monday 3 30 to 5 p m Eating disorders group, Tuesday 1 30 to 3 p m : Personal growth through artistic expression (no talent lequired) Thursday 10 a m to noon There is no charge tor these groups but space is limited Call 686-3227 SP€AKERS Monsieur Pierre Miuac, mttttr oi 9m aphorism, will tsHi In Frsnch on “L* Aphorisms com ms genre in the EMU Forum at 3 pm tomorrow Discussion will be bilingual MISCELLANEOUS Truman Scholarships: Scholarships available to students currently enrolled in a college or university who will achieve junior standing in pursuit of a bachelor s degree as of 1983-84 Applicants must be U S Citizens, have a B average and be in the upper fourth of their class and have selected a field of study that will permit admission to a graduate program leading to a career in government The scholarship will pay for four years Students interested in applying should contact Prof Clarence Thurber. 837 PLC before Oct 22 National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. NHSF scholarships are open to undergraduate students of Hispanic American background Applicants must have completed 12 units of college work and must be regularly enrolled day students whose main preoccupation is to complete a graduate or professional school program Application deadline is Oct 15 Contact Joseph Hynes in 114 Friendly Hall Fuibright Award. Deadline for student applications for 1983-84 is Oct. 15 Applications and information are available in the office of Thomas Mills, 330 Oregon Hall Auditions lor “God's Favorite," a Neil Simon comedy presented by LCC Theatre, will be held on the LCC main stage Sep! 27, 28 and 29 at 7 30 p m There are parts for 5 men and 3 women, some ot which may be appropriate tor performers ot various ethnic and national backgrounds Scripts are available tor 24-hour loan at the LCC Performing Arts office, or tor purchase at the LCC bookstore For turther information, call director Stan Elberson at 726-2209 (LCC) or 687-2838 (home) Predental Students.' Do you want to find out what dentistry is all about and show the dental school admissions committee that you are interested in dentistry? BIO 409. Practicum Predentistry, is a clinical observation program with one hour passno-pass credit For applications and more information contact Pre Health Sciences Oltice, 164 Oregon Hall The Lane County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold Its tree monthly blood pressure clinic on Thursday from 9 a m to 3 p m The clinic is held the last Thursday of each montn at the Chapter House. 150 E 18 th The Oregon Women's Gymnastics team will be holding tryouts this week in B-52 Gerlinger Annex Anyone interested in trying out for the team should contact Coach Ed Boyd at x4436 or stop by 110 Gerlinger Hall The United Method!ti Campus Ministry Is having an Open House at the Wesley Center, 1236 Kincaid (next door to the University Bookstore) from 3 to 5 p.m today The Wesley Foundation wHI sponsor a regular Wed nesday Lunch Fellowship at the Wesley Center at 1236 Kincaid at 12:30 Bring a sack lunch and join the conversation BLOOM COUNTY fill KM1 MS empo BATUmi . 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PAYMENT: All ads must be paid for in advance unless a billing agreement has been established with us DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS are available at trie OOE office, 300 EMU LAFLER SILKSCREEN Custom printed t-shirts in quantity 343-2306, 342-1927. 400 10-1 Buy-Sell-T rade-Consign OLD FRIENDS 1120-A Aider 10:30-5:30 Featuring tine vintage apparel and con temporary fashions 406:10-8 G O’Hara Yard Sale Lane County Fairgrounds October 1,2 3. Open daily 10 am 10-1 Buy & Sell FURNITURE-ANTIQUES-TOOLS MISC. Just about everything for house oi apartment AAA Salvage Center BUY-SELL-TRADE ?750 Franklin Btvd at Henderson 740-5150 5% 0(1 with this ad! For Sale 77 HONDA 1000 Gold Wing. Many extras S2400obo 746-1040._9-?C FOR SALE: HP-12C programmable calculator Never used Best offer ?44-9?54 9-00 PINE BOOKCASES Unfinished Starting as low as $24 95 688-340; after 6 pm Free delivery Apple-Bury Cabinets10-1 COUCH One year old. great condition $130 686-1977 9-25 10-SPEED BIKE 23" frame, completely overhauled Excellent commuter bike $100 747-4501 ext 2254 or 342-2734 evenings.9-30 WOMAN’S BIKE 16" Schwinn 3-speed $60 343-0000__10-1 LARGE COUCH Good condition $85 344-0809 9-30 HYPNOSIS TAPES All subject $10 each. Improve concentration, memory overcome exam phobia. 341-6014.10-8 I960 VOLVO 244DL This car is like new sunroof, air, 4-speed with over drive, etc. $9,400. 344-1041 9-29 SPECIAL RECONSTRUCTED TV Sale B & W $30 and up Color $80 and up Warranty 1 year on picture tube, 90 days on labor Call 686-9719 after 7:10 pm _ 10-8 1973 PORSCHE 914 Silver /black, very nice condition, AM/FM. new clutch, $4 37 5/offer 344-1041. 9-2£ STOREWIDE FURNITURE SALE Large amout new and used furniture Shop and compare OINTY'S FURNITURE 727 Main, Springfield 746-0980 434.10-1 CROSS COUNTRY SKIS Fischer steps and Fels boots Never been used $80 Call 343-6547 10-1 GOOD USED OFFICE FURNITURE Chairs, desk, file cabinets. Liska School Equip 344-5026. _10-11 NEW, AUTHENTIC hand embroidered clothing - cheap Italian carved music box, Camp Trails pack, $20, will bargain Art books and supplies, etc Evenings only-studio. 686-3693 Days, 345-2360 9-29 GLASS TOPPED WALNUT coffee table, $35, sturdy dining or work table. $25; drafting set, $20 344-4592. 10-1 2’ * 2’ REFRIGERATORS Good condi tion, $70. 683-7099_ 10-1 LOOKING FOR AN INEXPENSIVE way to furnish your apartment? Need a bike or bike parts9 We have them and much more Radios $5 and up, TVs $12 50 and up, toasters, coffeemakers, electric skillets, dishes, large appliances, leans, sweaters, etc , etc at the LEDC Company Slot* 245 Polk Weekdays 8:30-5 Weekends 10-4 _515:10-5 FOR SALE! Used Tri-Bike Big basket, good to carry books and groceries Call 683-6353. 10-1 TYPEWRITER IBM electric, excellent quality type $230 726-5128 evenings __9-30 TWIN BED with matlress Nice wood headboard/bookcase Reasonable at $20 9-30 21” SCHWINN CONTINENTAL Good condition $100 or best offer 680-6574. _1^1 SCHWINN VARSITY 10-speed. $60 (mens). Schwinn 0-speed, women’s, $50 044-1101 9-00 TYPEWRITER Olympia portable manual. $80. Black and white TV. $15. 345-5195 evenings.9-29 SOFA, DESKS, DRESSERS Watered, ladies 10-speed. 340-3620, 6 pm. 10-5 DOUBLE BED Sofa, 2 chairs, end tables, ping pong table, 1978 Omni. 1804 Maywood. 688-1357_10-5 SILVER REED ELECTRIC typewriter for sale Identical functions, keyboard and elements at IBM Selectric II at 'h the price Call 484-1093. 10-1 Services DOMESTIC SERVICES: Laundry, sew ing, cleaning, cooking, etc. Special requests 680-5879. 10-8 -Now open Sundays and evenings NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 10 am to 8 pm Monday thru Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday (Closed Maior Holidays) Med-i-clinic MINOR EMERGENCY A WALK-IN { ARE On 12th between High and Mill (Eugene) -484-5373 FOR QUALITY TYPESETTING, DE SIGN, layout, pasteup and camera work. come on up to the Oregon Dally Emerald Jobwork Department, 300 EMU, 686-5511, ask for Annie 10% discount on resumes tor UO students with current ID and tee card.tfn LOOKING FOR A sensible weight loss program"? 100% money-back guarantee! Lose 10-29 lbs. Products 100% natural 345-4402 9-29 Typing EXPERIENCED TYPIST using IBM Selectric III - Call Mina between 8 am and 11 pm at 726-9824 _350 MW TYPING DONNA 344 1616 Graduate School Approved 374:MW TYPING UNLIMITED 747-9296 Grad School Approved/Guaranteed Selectric Call tor pricing 349:ttn PROFESSIONAL TYPIST: Statistical specialist IBM Correcting Selectric. Graduate approved Near campus 344-0759. 344:ltn PRO TYPING/EDITING 2 blocks from UO. No job too small Specializing in theses and dissertations Jennifer 485-3863 345:ltn HAWK WORD PROCESSING: Com puter system makes typing obsolete Theses, reports, resumes Free pickup /delivery 345-6195._334:tfn CAROL'S PROFESSIONAL TYPING SERVICE 345-2289 12-30
