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Page 8 THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1979 6 Hunter/ "Heaven up for 9 Oscars United Press International HOLLYWOOD — “The Deer Hunter,’ a Vietnam War picture, and “Heaven Can Wait,” Warren Beatty’s romantic comedy, tied with nine nominations apiece Tuesday for the 51st annual Motion Picture Academy awards. Both pictures were nominated for Now you know United Press International The oldest labor dispute on rec ord involved monotony of diet and working conditions, in Thebes, Egypt, in 1153 B.C. United Press International Alben Barkley was the oldest man inaugurated as vice president of the United States. He was 71 at the time of his inauguration in 1949. best picture of the year along with “Coming Home,” “Midnight Ex press” and “An Unmarried Wo man.” Nominated in eight categories was “Coming Home,’’ another Vietnam war film, and “Midnight Express,” a prison thriller based on a real life story. Nominated for best actress were: Ingrid Bergman, “Autumn Sonata;’’ Ellen Burstyn, “Same Time, Next Year;” Jill Clayburgh, “An Unmar ried Woman;’’ Jane Fonda, “Com ing Home;” and Geraldine Page, “Interiors.” Warren Beatty was nominated for best actor in “Heaven Can Wait. Also nominated in that category were: Gary Busey, “The Buddy Holly Story;” Robert De Niro “The Deer Hunter;” Laurence Olivier “The Boys from Brazil,” and John Voight “Coming Home.” ‘We had to pat/ the price^ chiefs says Police working to regain credibility s By CATHY KIRKHAM Battalion Reporter The quality of law enforce ment in Houston and Dallas is improving vastly, the police chiefs of the two cities told a Political Forum audience Monday. Houston Police Chief Harry Caldwell and Dallas Police Chief Donald Byrd responded to ques tions asked by Kenneth Mladenka, assistant professor of political science at Texas A&M University, in an open interview. About 80 people attended. The questions ranged from what policemen’s role in society is to what they consider their greatest success. In identifying the role the policeman plays, Caldwell, who has served 26 years on the Hous ton force, said that the strike in New Orleans is an indication of what the relationship is between police and city officials. “The strike is an example of the increasing trend towards employee militancy resulting from unreasonable arbitrary treatment.” The INFANT SPECIALISTS If you have an infant and want only the best call or come by and visit us. We'll be happy to show you what we have to offer. Only a few vacancies left. FRENCH'S ROYAL TOT- 110 Royal St. 846-4503 FRENCH'S CARE-A-LOT 900 University Oaks 693-1987 “Anyone here from Houston will probably admit that our force is once again regaining its credibility,” Houston Police Chief Harry Caldwell said. BaUalion photo by Lee Roy Leschper Jr. Bryd, who has been a police man for 28 years, said “A divided we-they relationship exists be tween the force and the city; this has got to be avoided.” Bryd responded to a question on the effects of having women on the force by saying, “The women are equally as good as the men; they have been very effec tive. Caldwell said, “The men of the force are still overprotective of the women and haven t let them prove their full ability yet. Both disapproved of boards of citizens to review police action. Byrd said standards are already high in the Dallas police force. “We probably fire more offi cers than Houston, Austin and San Antonio forces do combined for incompetency,” he said. Caldwell said the whole idea of review boards was unconstitu tional. Mladenka noted that offi cers are constantly being criticized for their inconsistency and excessive discretionary rights on the streets. Caldwell responded by saying more discretion should be given to officers, not less. “I hire them for one reason; to be able to make judgment decisions against human behavior. Behavior across the spectrum is not a standard and can not be judged by one. Decisions have fo be made in stantaneously in a crisis environment.” Byrd agreed, saying, “We have a problem of being able to pay for quality people as it is." He said he looks for three qualities in prospective officers. T look for people with a men tal capacity that allows them to Editor's n McMil last Si igk accoi ivides use how n< “We probably fire more officers than Houston, Austin, and San Antonio do combined for incompetency,” Dallas Polk* Chief Donald Byrd told a Political Forum audience Tuesday, Battalion photo by Ue Roy Lescliper be trained, emotional stability and people who like people. “Everyone in the country is looking for the same things and police can offer better pay, hours, days off and more safety. ” When asked what they consid ered their greatest success, Byrd said the improved quality of his police force. “Police can’t just be told to patrol around anymore though, especially with future oil problems. They must be given specific assignments and goals.” Last year, he said, the Dallas police averaged eight minutesi responding to 500,000 calls (a service. He said that law enforcemeit is raising its education^ standards which will helptk quality of the force. Caldwell said, “My been to remove the question^ credibility. We dealt with problem head on, exposing« erything. We had to pay price for what we revealed bull was worth it.” "Roots’ wins viewing battle, again By JOB Unitei EW 01 a of ■athon, racing ou’ve ha time for marat it is in irst, ge Ink and s this. E your ler for th iping m want pain in t lecond itself int , Nev per W' do you Run at 1 ire the m run. Ex nts, mus bird, the ti on eg AUSTIN > today of Re] to the Connall lineu |ity, wi illsboro. The forn (1 what In evei cpublicai MAKE a a TIME Pay Off Help Supply Critically Needed Plasma While United Press International This time, the competition was stiff: a nostalgic ’50s bobbie sox piece, a thriller starring nasty Nazis and Archie Bunker’s mouth itself. But Kunta Kinte’s story, round two, still beat them all. When Alex Haley’s African ances tors first hit 22-inch screens around the country two years ago, neither ABC or CBS was ready. By the final episode of “Roots,” ABC’s chancy mini-series had become the most watched program in the history of U.S. television. This time, NBC and CBS had a battery of “Roots-busters” ready. NBC brought out “American Graffiti,’ a ’50s tale of sock hops and love in the back of a Chevy. CBS confidently placed middle America’s favorites, “All in the Family” and Alice, as well as Dustin Hoffman’s “Marathon Man” against it. “Roots 2” still won. ABC, using “overnight” figures from the A C. Nielsen Co., esti mates 65 million people were glued to their sets Sunday night to watch Chicken George and his rooster move into son Tom’s Henning, Tenn.. home. In modern-day Henning, Haley’s boyhood chum, Fred Montgomery, now a plumbing contractor, figures 98 percent of the town’s residents were watching Sunday — "maybe out of curiosity. ” “I thought it was great,” he said. “I remember some of the things. And I remember some of the people that were in the cast. I remember them well. I didn’t think it would he history, hut I remembered it.” NBC and CBS are likely to re member it too. The first chapter of “Roots 2” took a massive 42 percent share of New mts, sal ly's Tex It’s a vi iBackers k their The show’s popularity cai problems in Nashville, Tenn. the second year in a row, in* one Southern minister “backlash of racism thatgoesbaii the early ‘60s.’ Mm r 'll You Earn Extra CASH At: Plasma Products, Inc. -yi Y 1! 313 College Main in College Station ?>* 1 We ha' York’s audience, a 40 percentsk in Chicago and 39 percent ini n (t oas Angeles. The sev me towi turday ii /in Ho foung s ntal bre (ore goi: Crosses were burned in fro< [estions the local NAACP headquarter front of the ABC affiliate, W$ and off Interstate 40 in Nashville. Police have no suspe II! JH Accept The Rockwell Electronics Chellenge... You re about to make the most difficult move of your life...selecting your first full time job. We d like to help you make the right decision. 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