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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 29, 1969)
^25,1 ment :omp]ji. seis main Id tit!! antli lanstt as "att, , then semi® •Usilltt! gms betit! m, Dt, the Itt ast n e kill tera,K e cotj ' ■ ■ ■ _ v. v. • yj&fa. -■ .r^-vasdttsair- ■ • Air Pollution in Texas Cities: How Much Time Do We Have? THE BATTALION Wednesday, October 29, 1969 College Station, Texas Page 5 By Bob Peek On Dec. 1, 1930, a dense, wet fog descended on a rural valley near Liege, Belgium. The fog seemed permeated with stinking soot, but the valley’s inhabitants were not alarmed, for, the wind often blew clouds of smoke from the factories of Liege into their valley. The fog settled closer during the next two days. On the morn ing of the third day, gasping farmers emerged from their houses to see their livestock die writhing in agony. The people felt as though their lungs were on fire. In the nearby town of idsisi Engis, all those not dead or dying were in flight. Within 48 hours itns, people were dead as a direct xisinai result of air pollution. Later, an official board of in- ’fcoiiE quiry said that more than three days of the same combination of weather and pollution could cause the same disaster in any industrial area in the world. |fjp The rapid industrialization of Texas since the end of World Warll has brought with it an air pollution problem of tremen dous proportions. In an article for the “Texas Business Review,” Otto Paganini, chief engineer of the Air Control Program of the Texas State Department of Health, mentions the existence of more than 10,500 manufactur ing establishments which con tribute to Texas air pollution. Industry in Texas has been slow to adopt methods of relducing the amount of air pollution. Many Texas industries continue to pour into the air tons of the same materials that caused the Bel gian disaster. In Liege, the steel foundries emitted sulfur dioxide which was trapped in the vafley by a “roof” of cold air known as a tempera ture irivktsion. Other fumes added an excess of oxygen which com bined with the sulfur dioxide to become sulfur trioxide. This com bined with water in the air to become a literal fog of sulfuric acid. Texas has a multitude of plants which still produce these waste gases. The state also has large urban areas which often witness similar temperature inversions. El Paso, Houston and Dallas- Fort Worth all experience^, fre quent temperature inversions. Luckily, these inversions have lasted only for short periods of time. These periods have been long enough to make the cities’ inhabitants keenly aware of the amount of waste in the air, but not long enough to result in such extensive emergencies as that suffered in Belgium. Industries have taken steps to curb pollution, but the expense has discouraged many industries. In the November, 1965, issue of “Fortune,” Edmund K. Falter- mayer estimated that it would cost some $3 billion a year to simply reduce pollution by two- thirds. However, he also points out that this figure is less than one-half of one per cent of the 1965 gross national product, and is far outweighed by the $11 billion property damage which air pollution causes each year. The federal government and the Texas Legislature have been reluctant to pressure Texas in dustries into cleaning up their production methods. Both the federal Air Quality Act of 1967 and the Clean Air Act of Texas depend largely on actions of city and local governments for the effective enforcement of their provisions. So far, local govern ments have lacked the political power necessary to combat the powerful petroleum, steel and logging industries of Texas. Unless the public can pressure industry into initiating broad anti-pollution programs, it seems likely that the only effective answer to the air pollution prob lems of Texas and the nation will lie with strong federal legisla tion. One thing is certain, air pollution cannot be ignored. smmmmmmMmmiA l' III' llllll TWO WHEEL FASTBACK No, it’s not a new, secret car model from Detroit, or something special from Europe with an extreme fastback . . . it’s a sign poster’s nightmare. When you’re up on a ladder mistakes are bound to happen. The man sent out to repair the sign was puzzled, too. (AP Wirephoto) WANT AD RATES battalion classified — Off The Record One day per word rd each additional day per r word each additional Minimum charge—60tf Classified Display 90tf per column inch ach ins a m ed tol[ aild i; I' :>b (te the ta: I ; leak on s&w rating 4 s udentl work 1963 Ford Galaxie 500, two-door hardtop. ■ 68 Thunderbird motor. 10,000 miles, four ""ime rims. 845-3887 after 6:00 p. m. 24t6 a. othing others— ,’e don i they ful to have I- ;rs, oonyf gs, I typing, full time, Notary F Anericard accepted, 823-6410 iven'i on a 1 Con Vew and used furniture. Norge appli- ces, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ers. Charlie’s Furniture, 318 N. umn insertion FOR SALE ces, rel hwashe n St., Bryan, 822-5133. and 8 track guaranteed tapes, 5 for .00 — Aggie Den. 2tfn WORK WANTED 1-tune typing, ifl.oo per hour. Job ap- imately 45 days. Work in office. Ap- in person, W. H. Magill, Great West- Finance, 216 Bryan, Bryan. 26t2 ic, 823-3838. lOtfn I’YPING - electric - experienced - full jne . Mrs. Miller - 823-1088. 2tfn p’YPING, electric, term papers, disserta- ls. 846-2934. Itfn .J typing. Electric, symbols, experienced. 1 UK I -S165. 132tfn T filled )SpitaiB )er experience. PING WANTED. Dissertation, term Reasonabl rates. 823- 119tfn typing. 846-5416. After 5. 95tfn r SPECIAL NOTICE and» •ibute . Nelsi pie o! . will •k beg DIAMONDS Add distinction to your class ring with the touch of a diamond 1 amond Price Range — $42 - $65 ange 1/5 Carat For further information Call: 845-4600 fA.'j-- , ' HELP WANTED DRIVERS NEEDED Semi-Drivers, local and over the road. Experience help ful but not necessary, we will train you. You can earn over $4.00 per hour, after short training period. For application write: Na tionwide Safety Director, 4747 Gretna, Dallas, Texas, or call: 214 — 742-2924 NOW. 22t6 PART - TIME COUNTER HELP WANTED. Apply: DER WEINERCHNITZEL 501 Texas Ave. 26t4 OFFICIAL NOTICE Aggie (male) to work part time in flower shop. Prefer one with experience. Please state in letter hours available and how long expect to be at A&M. Box 2563, College Station. 25tfn tVe buy almost anything — Aggie Den. 2tfn e by’ iM’s 3 pen r i «ie D jvercn “Sink condi ie ses id hi 7 days weekly 8 a. m. till midnite—■ en. 2tfn CHILD CARE Dhild care, Call for information. 846-8151. 598tfn regor 4005. Day Nursery, 504 Boyett 593tfh HUMPTY DUMPTY CHILDREN CEN- ER, 3400 South College, State Licensed. 1-8626. Virginia D. Jones, R. N. ck ft 1 9.” work : for ; 50« the oi idoneo to ^ rs a? cross of h 1 h tW pad ing il gues 1 ight the (b s duled (I Jtf s to ‘ sniet* nda)' si of 1 isr to e W irAl he as Ie. [ b)' : ts sS | ATTENTION AGGIES! Have you started your Christmas shopping, yet? Why not Avon? Call: Tito Guerrero III ’70 822-5971 Free sample with inquiry SOSOLIKS TV & RADIO SERVICE Zenith - Color & B&W - TV All Makes B&W TV Repairs 713 S. MAIN 822-1941 PRESTONE $1.48 Gal. 31c qt. Havoline, Amalie, Enco, Conoco. —EVERYDAY— We stock all local major brands. Where low oil prices originate. Evening full or part time help. Daytime carhop need at A&W Root Beer. 22tfn Medical laboratory technologist open! lours, group Apply at Bi >ry tec at Bryan Hospital. Good hou paid, best wagi -13 ing in surance ] Hospital or call 822- iryan 134tfn WHITE AUTO STORES Bryan and College Station can save you up to 40% on auto parts, oil, filters, etc. 846-5626. OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS To be eligible to purchase the Texas A&M University ring, an undergraduate student must have at least one academic year in residence and credit for nine ty-five (95) isemester hours. The hours passed at the prelim inary grade report period on November 10, 1969 may be used in satisfying this ninety-five hour requirement. Students qualifying under this regulation may now leave their names with the ring clerk, Room Seven, Richard Coke Building. She, in turn, will check all records to determine ring eligibility. Orders for these rings will be taken by the ring clerk between November 24, 1969 and January 6, 1970. The rings will be re turned to the Registrar’s Office to be delivered on or about Feb ruary 20, 1970. The ring clerk is on duty from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday, of each week. H. L. Heaton, Dean Admissions and Records Attention juniors and seniors in education. THE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM INATION, required for graduation in the College of Education, wilj^ be administered November There :00 PM should si| tor the fail semester on f nday. No 7, in Room 402, Academic Building, will 'be two testing periods: 1:00-3: and 3:00-5:00 PM. Students should sign up for the testing period that best suits their schedule on the sign-up sheet posted itside Room 409, Academic Building. The examination consists of a 30-minute andardized test of spelling, punctuation 90-minut< stan and usage, and dents should bri essay. Stu ng t standardized portion and a pen thi a penc >tu- for use on the >en and several ay. out the ex ination should be addressed to Dr. Robert pap rthe sheets Any further qu don should be Schutes, Room 409E, Academic Building. er for the essay. estions about the exam- Beginning Monday, October 6, 1969, appll rtions may be filled in the S&E Dept, of ie MSC for room request for the first semester. These will be booked according bmitted. aay MSC for The reqi 1 be uest for ! Dept, of the first LOST LOST: one female half Beagle puppy. Black with tan and white markings. An swers to the name of Sammy. Strayed from home on Sbuth Rosemary, Saturday afternoon. $25.00 reward. 845-5924 between 8-5 or 846-2188 after 5:00 p.m. 25t3 TROPHIES PLAQUES Engraving Service Ask About Discounts Texas Coin Exchange, Inc. 1018 S. Texas 822-5121 Bob Boriskie ’55 COINS SUPPLIES TRANSMISSIONS REPAIRED & EXCHANGED Completely Guaranteed Lowest Prices HAMILL’S TRANSMISSION 33rd. & Texas Ave. Bryan 822-6874 Quantity Rights Reserved Wheel Bearings - Exhausts System Parts, Filters, Water and Fuel Pumps. Almost Any Part Needed 25-40% Off List Brake Shoes $3.60 ex. 2 Wheels — many cars We Stock EELCO EDELBROCK HURST MR GASKET CAL CUSTOM Other Speed Equipment Starters - Generators All 6 Volt - $12.95 Each Most 12 Volt - $13.95 Each Your Friedrich Dealer Joe Faulk Auto Parts 220 E. 25th Bryan, Texas JOE FAULK >32 24 years in Bryan Rentals-Sales-Service TYPEWRITERS Terms Distributors For: Royal and Victor Calculators & Adding Machines Smith-Corona Portables CATES TYPEWRITER CO 909 S. Main 822-6000 AUTO INSURANCE FOR AGGIES: Call: George Webb Farmers Insurance Group 3400 S. College 823-8051 GM Lowest Priced Cars $49.79 per mo. With Normal Down Payment OPEL KADETT Sellstrom Pontiac - Buick 2700 Texas Ave. 822-1336 26th & Parker 822-1307 ATTENTION JANUARY GRADUATES! You may order Graduation In vitations Mon.-Fri., 9-12, 1-4, at the Building Cashier’s Window, MSC. DEADLINE OCTOBER 31, 1969 LOOKING FOR A HOME J\elson JUolile J~[omes, 3nc. 811 Texas Ave. 846-9135 College Station ENGINEERING & OFFICE SUPPLY CORP. ARCH. & ENGR. REPRODUCTION & MEDIA SUPPLIES SURVEYING SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - ■ OF FICE SUPPLIES • MULTILITH SERVICE & SUPPLIES 402 West 25th St. Ph. 823-0939 Bryan, Texas by Gary McDonald FOR RENT House dormitory for men only. Two boys er room, twin beds. $60 per month each linen and maid eacl rvice boy. Weekly Kitchen and T.V. priveleges. Call 822-4041 after 5 :00 p.m. 27t3 Need more space, closets, fenced back yard? Two bedroom, basically furnished, air-conditioned duplex apartment. Nice plex apa for graduate student with Reasonable rent. 822-6668. lent. Nice all family. 27t2 Two bedroom furnished apa conditioner, panel ray heating, $90, 514 rtment, air r, ps Tauber, 846-5444 after 5 :00 p.m. 25t3 Unfurnished apartment. 1814 Fin Feather Road. 822-3518 or 823-8738. Student couples only. $65 per month. 24tfn Move in today, TRAVIS HOUSE APART- 505 HWY. 30. One a - ’ ’ ’ J —isL move in today, J MENTS, 505 HWY. 30. room, fu dr: an. swimming pool 846-6111. One and two bed- om, furnished and unfurnished, carpeted, aped, all electric kitchen, individual air nditioning and heat. All utilities paid, 6215. From $140 to $: 16tfn Nicely furnished, two bedroom apart ment. In the country on ranch. About 15 minutes drive from College. Ideal for three or four students. Central heat and air. All utilities paid. $140. 823-3733 from 10 a. m. until 9 p. m. except Sunday. 13tfn We rent 8M projector and films — Aggie Den. 2tfn ATTENTION AGGIES NOW LEASING FOR SEPTEMBER THERE ARE APARTMENTS. AND THEN THERE IS TANGLEWOOD SOUTH College Station’s Newest and Finest Apartment Complex Gracious Apartment For Tht ompli Living lose Who Demand the Finest 1-2-3 Bedroom Apartments FLATS AND STUDIOS! PRICED FROM $145 to $250 FURNISHED SLIGHTLY HIGHER Furnished or Unfurnished 1-IVj—2-2Vi Baths. All Utilities Paid ! Decorator Design — Several Decors ssign From Which To Choose, du ing Areas. loos Separate Adults Only and Family Liv- ecreational Areas — 2 Pools. nd A Special Swimming Pool For Children. ren Convenient to Redmond Shopping Cen- Located at Puryear Drive and Highway 30 furnished ile to show. For Rental Information A luxuriously furnished model apart- a. ment, now available to sk Call Mrs. Dorothy Shipper Youngblood 846-2026 or 846-2509 Itfn VICTORIAN APARTMENTS Midway between Bryan & A&M University STUDENTS ! 1 Need A Home 1 & 2 Bedroom Fur. & Unfur. Pool and Private Courtyard 3 MONTHS LEASE 401 Lake St. Apt. 1 Watch Repairs Jewelry Repair Diamond Senior Rings Senior Rings Refinished C. W. Varner & Sons Jewelers North Gate 846-5816 STERLING ELECTRONICS sound equipment Ampex Fisher Scott tape decks Roberts Sony Panasonic Harmon-Kardop 903 South Main, Bryan 822-1589 ROCK & ROLL—VANILLA FUDGE The Vanilla Fudge, obviously firm believers in caveat emptor, have put out an album, that from its title and appearance would lead one to believe that it is still another of those albums that is returning to simplicity and roots. But, to coin a phrase, you can’t judge an album by its cover. Do not be deceived, Vanilla Fudge has not changed their style. That old “Fudge sound,” consisting of inane falsetto rituals, trite dra matics and pretentious, sluggish tempos, and unmitigated monoto ny remains intact. Because their original material is of little consequence anyway, the worst tragedy of this album is the arrangements they perpe trate on the otherwise excellent oft-recorded tunes, “Windmills of Your Mind” and “If You Gotta Make A Fool of Somebody.” These they butcher mercilessly. Even the worst versions of these songs previous to the Fudge’s at tempt, always had some redeem ing quality to them. After this new transfiguration of these tunes, they are almost beyond recognition. Music lovers should avoid this album like the plague. Die hard Vanilla Fudge fans: die hard. I hope the uninitiated will not judge rock & roll by this album. If this were what rock & roll were all about, I, too, would can cel my subscription to the “resur rection.” very little bit. With the exception of Roberts, the appearances of the guest stars are brief and unob trusive. Roberts does do a little bit of solo work but it’s negligible unless you're a stone Howards Roberts freak. By all means pass this one up, unless mediocre rock is your thing. ★ ★ ★ RADIO AND TV REPAIRS MOTOROLA TELEVISIONS ZENITH RADIOS & PHONOS KEN’S RADIO AND TV 303 W. 26th 822-5023 WORD OF MOUTH— Merry weather This is not a review, this is a warning done as a public serv ice. The cover of this record pro claims it a two record super-jam with Steve Miller, Barry Gold berg, Charlie Mussel white, Dave Mason, and Howard Roberts. It is no such thing. What it is, is a double album from a mediocre group named Merryweather with some big names helping out a Pre-Law Students Invited to Baylor The dean of the Baylor Uni versity School of Law, an Aggie- Ex, has invited Texas A&M pre law students to Baylor’s annual pre-law program Nov. 22. Dean Angus S. McSwain, a 1944 civil engineering graduate, noted the students will partici pate in a guided tour of the law school, visit classes and confer with law school personnel. The students will be guests of the law school at a luncheon and attend the Baylor-SMU after noon football game. Dr. J. M. Nance, History De partment head, is in charge of registration on the campus. The registration deadline is Nov. 14. <Se/7/o/?s **4 (S-RADUATE. jt-v rs MAKE SURE YOUR PICTURE WILL BE IN THE 1970 AGGIELAND YEARBOOK PICTURE SCHEDULE A-B-C —OCT. 27-OCT. 31 D-E-F —NOV. 3-NOV. 7 G-H-I —NOV. 10-NOV. 14 j-K-L— NOV. 17 - NOV. 21 M-N-O —DEC. 1-DEC. 5 P-Q-R _ DEC. 8 - DEC. 13 S-T-U —JAN. 5-JAN. 9 V-W-X-Y-Z —JAN. 12-JAN. 16 CORPS SENIORS: Uniforms: Class A Winter Midnights CIVILIANS: Coat and tie. Blouse or PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN from 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. NOTE: BRING FEE SLIPS university stu 115 No. Main — North Gate Phone: 846-8019