From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Feb. 10, 1990:

• Haskell Indian Junior College humanities instructor Ted Coulter, speaking during the inauguration week for new Haskell President Bob Martin, said he was optimistic about the future of the two-year junior college. Coulter said he was inspired by the educational goals Martin had outlined for Haskell during his inaugural speech to 1,500 guests at the Coffin Sports Complex. Martin had stated that he wanted to develop four-year programs, improve multicultural instruction, strengthen alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs, open a cultural museum, and improve student advising and residence hall living.
• In Cape Town, South Africa, President F. W. de Klerk announced today that political prisoner Nelson Mandela would be freed this week after more than 27 years in prison. De Klerk revealed at a news conference that the 71-year-old Mandela would be freed unconditionally. Mandela had been jailed since 1962 and was serving a life sentence for helping plan the start of the African National Congress’ campaign. In his speech, De Klerk also lifted bans and restrictions on dozens of opposition groups, scrapped some state-of-emergency regulations, and declared a moratorium on hangings.