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^ted it | I T f n > “ ^ a Ppeiij( —haul; 1 “ D on’tii answer^ "They k a , —aients,” Evidence still anti-smoking, Public Health report says A dress rehearsal scene in New York lined up the emcee of the Ed Sullivan Show, singer Sergio Franchi and Singing Cadets director Robert L. Boone. Members of the group on the CBS-TV variety show are in the background. Singing Cadets call New York fantastic; too long performance by group kills solo WASHINGTON ^—Scientific (evidence accumulated over the past 18 months, particularly in the areas of heart disease and pregnancy, strengthens the medi cal case against cigarettes, the Public Health Service said Mon day. A bulky, 500-page report by the surgeon general to Congress indicates government doctors are increasingly convinced cigarette smoking causes or contributes to heart and blood vessel disease, lung disabilities, some cancers, disorders of pregnancy and peptic ulcer. A tobacco industry spokesman said the report contains much conflicting evidence and accused the surgeon general of slighting studies that cast doubt on links between smoking and diseases. The report is the latest of four supplements to the surgeon gen eral’s 1964 condemnation of cig arette smoking. It compiles the results of all research on smok ing and stresses new findings on heart disease and pregnancy. “Data from numerous prospec tive and retrospective studies con firm the judgment that cigarette smoking is a significant risk fac tor contributing to the develop ment of coronary heart disease, including ... its most severe expression, sudden and unexpect ed death,” a summary says. Cigarettes increase the heart’s work, evidence shows, and reduces the amount of oxygen available to the organ. The report also says the heart’s arteries. Heart disease is the nation’s No. 1 cause of death. A continued decline in cigarette smoking, said Surgeon General Jesse L. Stein- feld, “will result in better health for our population and fewer deaths among those of our citi zens who are in their most pro- THE BATTALION Wednesday, January 27, 1971 College Station, Texas Page 5 MART SEVEN EXCITING SHOPS IN ONE NEW SHOPPING COMPLEX • MOD SHOP • SMOKE SHOP • RESTAURANT • PHARMACY • GIFTS & GOURMET SHOP • WOMEN’S COSMETICS • MEN’S GIFTS m Sir Singing Cadets’ enthusiasm on the Ed Sullivan Show, Broadway, Times Square and other New York sites has brought A&M in creased attention in new places and ways. The glee club’s Sunday per formance with Sergio Franchi on the 23-year-old television variety show brought praise from CBS- TV and Ed Sullivan Show offi cials, among others. Though short of what was ex pected going into the live Sunday evening show from the Sullivan Theater on Broadway, the per formance and three-day New York visit was rated “fantastic” by the 54 Aggies. "No Man Is An Island” with Franchi and a Singing Cadets solo number, “Sunshine In My Soul,” was scheduled, rehearsed and taped during Sunday after noon dress rehearsal. “Sunshine” was to have preceded the Fran- chi-Cadets hookup for the show finale. An earlier number took too much time, forcing “Sunshine” to be cut from the hour-long show due to time limits. “We were complimented left J and right by people at CBS,” commented Robert L. Boone, Singing Cadets director who has taken the group before national TV cameras nine times in 10 years. He said the Cadets were cred ited for their appearance, disci pline and talent. “We are all terribly disap pointed w r e didn’t get to do the solo spot on the air, but we will have the audio and videotape re cordings of both numbers show ing them on the live-audience dress rehearsal,” Boone added. He said the cut “Sunshine” pre vented more of the Cadets being shown as a group and through individual face shots. “As far as I am concerned, Ed Sullivan is a fine, fine gentle man, as is Sergio Franchi, Ray Bloch and all the people we had direct dealings with,” the direc tor continued. “The incident that happened on camera is in no way the fault of Mr. Sullivan, CBS or anyone in charge of the show. They were caught in a trap from which there was no way out.” Their solo performance was cut out of the program when one of the groups went overtime on their performance. Boone stated that the Singing Cadets are “all deeply grateful and indebted to the Association of Former Students for the moral and financial support for this journey. To my knowledge, ev eryone had a great time, saw a great deal of New York and learned a lot.” Before and after rehearsals and the show, details of which were worked out by Franchi’s manager, Mrs. Marion Billings, the Cadets took in the United Nations Building, Greenwich Vil lage, Wall Street and the Stock Exchange, Museum of Natural History, Central Park, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and many points between. Near midnight Saturday one group serenaded the Statue of Liberty from atop of the Empire State Building with “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor.” They sang and held yell practice near Times Square and in a subway concourse, as well as on Broad way and the Avenue of the Americas. Steve Phillippi of Wharton took a wrong turn and wound up in Shea Stadium, Jimmy Cain of Brownsville earned gratitude for his subway system knowledge, Gene Harris of Dallas caught his head in a subway door and dur ing a snowball fight at General Dewey Promenade waiting for the Liberty Island ferry, a senior lost (and found) his ring. KAMU sponsors bands, light show The battle of bands, light show, triple images and split images and special television effects never before attempted locally are the viewing promises for “Entertainment Now” on KAMU-TV, Channel 15, Thurs day at 8:30 p.m. “Entertainment Now,” which has monthly featured such per formers as vocalist Larry Lude- wig, the folk group Spring, the Community Singers and classical guitarist John Pinno, delves into the field of “rock” for January. Lautenbach, formed in Novem ber, is composed of five Stephen F. Austin High School students, each of whom are accomplished musicians in their own right. The group has performed at Briar- crest Country Club and Allen Academy and consists of Tommy Miller on lead guitar, Jerry Chambers on the drums, Rodney Rodasill as vocalist, Billy Moore on bass and Mark Davenport on organ. Gypsy consists of A&M stu dents Dave Hoffman on the drums, Rick Mohr on bass and David Kanipe on lead guitar, all vocalists. The group, which per forms much of its own material, has performed at the Candlelight Club, the Warwick Hotel in Houston and college fraternity parties in Houston and Austin. Both groups were featured per formers at the recent National Guard Armory Festival — Battle of the Bands. College Life Representative Need manager for new College Agency in College Station. Qualifications: At least one year in Life Insurance Business with strong personal production. (All Inquiries Held Strictly Confidential) If Interested Call or Write MARION H. TINDALL COLLECT 713-741-1090 or 713-622-8145 Address: P. 0. Box 14051 Houston, Texas 77027 nicotine and carbon monoxide ap- v,x w*v.. pear also to cause hardening of AGGIES .. . FORTRAN course SHOW ID FOR AGGIE SPECIAL open for A&M faculty A&M’s Data Processing Center will conduct a free introductory course in FORTRAN computer Tuesday Thru Thursday 11 a. m - 2 p. m. Tuesday Thru Thursday 5 a. m. - 10 p. m. With Choice Of Drink programming for faculty and staff beginning Monday, Feb. 8. DPC Director Robert Bower Jr. said the non-credit course is de signed to acquaint the enrollees with the FORTRAN language to the extent they can utilize the computer in research or course offerings. Classes meet from 3-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday for six weeks. The first session is sched uled for 3 p.m. Feb. 8 in Room 121, Civil Engineering Building. $1.25 RICSHA RESTAURANT Townshire Shopping Center ONE DAY SERVICE AGGIE GLEANERS LAUNDRY & ALTERATIONS NORTH GATE IVA STARNES MEN’S WEAR SEMI-ANNUAL WAREHOUSE CEEARANCE REDUCED OFF REGULAR RETAIL PRICE and MORE SPECIAL TABLES $1.00-$2.00-$S.00 REGISTER FOR DRAWING OF FREE MERCHANDISE GIVEN AWAY DAILY. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY CASH ONLY AT THESE FANTASTIC LOW PRICES (Or Use BankAmericard Or Master Charge) SORRY, NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES, LAYAWAYS, OR PHONE ORDERS Slight Charge for Alterations JANUARY 28, 29 & 30 FROM 8:00 A. M. TO 9:00 P.M. 213 W. 26th St., Bryan ACROSS FROM THE POST OFFICE