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.v 'v ' ■ .;.v. v. : v .v.V.--/ ; ' Page 6 College Station; Texas Wednesday, September 15, 1971 THE BATTALIOfil Liquor by the drink raises $1 million in taxes in Jul; AUSTIN (A 5 ) —Liquor by the drink has turned out to be a $1 million a-month tax raiser with no significant increase in the State Farm is still paying big car insurance dividends to eligible Texas policy holders on expiring six-month policies. U. M. Alexander '40 221 S. Main Bryan Phone: 823-0742 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Home Office; Bloomington. Illinois number of bars — at least for now — and few law enforcement problems. That’s the assessment of O. N. Humphreys Jr., Alcoholic Bever age Commission administrator, after the state’s first three months of legalized mixed drinks. “So far we haven’t had any thing — only two administrative cases that I can recall. I think both of them were breach of the peace. One was a shooting. The other was a pretty bad fight,” Humphreys said when asked about enforcement problems in newly licensed bars* Texas voters approved legal ized public sale of mixed drinks last November, and the Legis lature wrote the details of how liquor by the drink would work in a bill that was passed April 21. Local option elections were held in several dozen cities, towns and counties May 18, and the first mixed beverage permit was issued shortly afterward. So far, 1,105 permits have been issued. About 700 private clubs renewed their licenses Sept. 1. Last year at this time, only private clubs could sell mixed ATTENTION . . . ALL FRESHMEN! MAKE SURE YOUR PICTURE WILL BE IN THE 1972 AGGIELAND YEARBOOK PICTURE SCHEDULE A-D — September 7-10 E-M — September 13-17 N-S — September 20-24 T-Z — September 27-Oct. 1 MAKE-UP WEEK OCTOBER 4-8 Corps, Freshmen: Uniform: Class A Winter Bring Poplin Shirt and Black Tie and Citation Cords, if any, Studio Will Furnish Blouses. Band Must Bring Own Blouses and Brass. Civilians: Coat and Tie. Pictures Will Be Taken From 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. b w NOTE: Bring Fee Slips To UNIVERSITY STUDIO 115 North Main — North Gate Phone: 846-8019 drinks across the bar, and 1,730 had a ive licenses as of Aug. 31, 1970. The fact that the number of public bars and private clubs now licensed is about the same as the total of private clubs a year ago “would indicate that your out lets are not going to vary too much,” Humphreys said. Legislators also repealed the nickle a drink private club tax and imposed a 10 per cent “gross receipts tax” on sales of mixed drinks. The tax raised $1,018,298 in July, the first full month in which the tax was collected. That means more than $10 million worth of drinks were sold. In July 1970, the nickle a drink private club tax yielded $358,263. The tax collections indicate most drinking still is done in private clubs, which collected $540,414 from the tax in July. Humphreys said the majority of mixed beverage permits were issued to former private clubs, with the bulk of the remainder going to restaurants and dinner clubs. Opponents of the liquor by the drink contended it would increase drinking. “I don’t think we have seen any appreciable decline or in crease. Overall, I don’t think it has affected consumption. But we really haven’t had it long enough to make any kind of comparison. It will take a year before we can tell whether it’s increased,” Hum phreys said. One point used by liquor by the drink advocates was that mixed drinks would increase the state’s tourist business. Frank Hildebrand, director of the Texas Tourist Development Agency, said his office has no evidence one way or another in this regard. But W. Price, director of the Texas Restaurant Association, which led lobbying, efforts for the bill, said “the results have been tremendous.” For restaurants, he said, “Tour ist business increased 5 to 10 per cent, not only in liquor sales but in food sales.” Price predicted liquor by the drink permits will total 2,000 by March or April. Humphreys said his commission is processing 8 to 10 permit applications per day. Humphrey’s agents are devot ing a good part of their time to investigating mixed beverage permit applicants. He says they are “bogged down” with appli cations, although the situation should ease when the 30 new agents authorized by the Legis lature are hired and put to work. Liquor board agents also are cracking down — although Hum phreys avoids the phrase — on private clubs that openly sell drinks to anybody with the money to buy them. Agents made 47 cases of sales to non-members by clubs in Dal las, San Antonio and Houston the weekend of July 23. “We don’t call it a crackdown, but we are working these clubs and we are going to continue to work them,” Humphreys said. “We plan to continue this type of operation. It will not be done in any systematic way. We’ll do it a weekend, then maybe skip a weekend, and hit them during the week. “We want to let these people know that if they are going to run a private club, they must adhere to the private club law.” He said there’s no excuse for running an open bar under the guise of a prviate club since the new allows clubs to issue $2 tem porary membership cards to non- members who want to buy drinks. “It would be grossly unfair to a man who pays $2,000 for a first-year mixed beverage permit and operates within the law to allow a person across the street v a $500 permit fee private cluo to operate illegally,” Hum phreys said. “I don’t think it’s right.” Humphreys says one thing his agency doesn’t get into is drink prices — the law leaves that up to competition and what the traf fic will bear. A spot check of several Austin bars and restaurants indicated quite a variation. A bar that charges a member ship fee and features topless dancers charges $1.50 for all drinks, including tax. A seafood restaurant has a range of 90 cents to $2.50, plus tax, with a scotch and water and a bourbon old- fashinoed costing $1 each. A pop ular Mexican restaurant charges $1 for a scotch and water and $1.25 for an old-fashioned, plus tax. Private clubs tend to be about the same, or perhaps a little cheaper. One well-known club charges 90 cents each for an old- fashioned and a Scotch and water. Another charges $1 for the same drinks. “As a general rule, in the plush places, they are paying $1.26 to $1.50 for a drink and getting a full measure of alcohol ... In the Valley, there is a spread of 65 cent on the price of a drink, tition with Mexico,” Price said. He said bars and restaurants make a net profit of 10 to 15 per cent on the pdice of a drink. The legislature and the control board made it clear they didn't want any of that money going to criminals, organized or other wise. And they outlawed bar ownership by liquor store propri etors or hidden financial backers. Applications for mixed I age permits must fill outai page questionnaire and a page personal history sheet, They ask such blunt qua as: “Have you ever used nanotl in any form? “Have you, your p. tner,irfl ager, husband or wife everll arrested for any reason or pit* [ up for investigation, if so, j*| full details. “Is this application being mi by you as a subterfuge to pe* any person other than yonnj to secure a permit from the Ta alcoholic beverage commissiotj your name for his benefit!” Humphreys said the aren’t checked at face valuiSL are checked out with localpo® the Department of Public Sill and other sources. Some appin tions have been turned downtp protests from local lawenioii| ment officials, he said.andt have been instances of attefflf' shadow r ownerships. Baylor Law School to host activities for pre-law students A&M pre-law students inter ested in the Baylor University School of Law have been invited to the Baylor campus Sept. 25 for Pre-Law Day. Dr. J. M. Nance, A&M History Department head, said the pro gram begins at 9 a.m., includes a free luncheon for student and spouse and the option of attend ing the Baylor-Indiana football game that night as guests of Baylor. The dean of the Baylor School of Law is Angus S. McSwain, class of 1944 civil engineering graduate of A&M. Dr. Nance said the morning program is designed to give law school information and to answer questions concerning studies, entrance requirements, scholar ships, student aid and graduate placement. Students attending will have an opportunity to visit a class in domestic relations, he added. Interested student* should con tact Dr. Nance no later than Sept. 22. But Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God and His Righteousnenl Mt. |j4l| “PRAYER” Teaching by Mr. Joe Nay, Evangelist From Arlington, Tenij Whose Love For Jesus Christ Has Touched Many Hearts, All-Faiths Chapel — Sept. 15 & 16—8:00 p. m. Holiday Inn — Sept. 17—8:00 p. m. PRAISE JESUS Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International W1 IG1V W1 [GIV m BATTALION CLASSIFIED WANT AD RATES dar 6d per word By the time Phil got through paying for tuition, late registration, student fees, books, and an outrageous deposit on his apartment, he didn’t have a whole lot left for a stereo. BSR McDonald makes the RTS-40A for people like Phil. It’s a complete AM/FM/MPX Phono component stereo system. The receiver delivers an honest 50 watts and boasts excellent sensitivity and separation specs. The turntable is our best-seller, and comes complete with a matched base, tinted dust cover, and Shure magnetic cartridge. The speakers are true two-way sealed acoustic suspension, with amazing bass response. We invite you to see the RTS-40A at your nearest BSR McDonald dealer. If you think it sounds aood on oaoer. wait’ll vou hear it. B BSR (USA) Ltd. Route 303, Blauvelt, N.V. 10913 Please send full-color catalog of your stereo component systems ■A nfi||I m | n and automatic turntables. IVlCllUI\lnLII I enclose no money whatsoever. I Semi-permanent address 1 I City State SPECIAL NOTICE Minimum charge—76< Classified Display $1.00 per column inch each insertion FOR SALE 1966 Mustang, about $350. 110 B. North Avenue, Bryan. (If not home, leave word). 10t3 Old, large, good working refrigerator available the end of September. 407 Cooner St., College Station. lOtlO 1970 Buick Estate Wagon. Mint condi tion. One year old. Trading for new car. Save first year’s depreciation. $3,900. 846- 8526. 10t3 1969 Z-28 Camaro. Factory air, radio. 4-speed, 360 Cu., 400 h.p. engine. 8,000 miles. $2100. Call 845-2470. 9t8 Boy’s used bike, baskets and lock in- n eluded. $36. Two weeks old. Extremely M light. Burgundy. 845-8601, Gary Lassiter. 9t2 - NICE OLD GALVESTON HOME FOB. fl SALE. Three bedrooms, dining room, Hv- t | ing room, study. Price, $16,000. Call 845- q 1129. »t8 3( 12 year old Bay Gilden trained for calf — roping and barrel racing. Also, single axle, one horse trailer, with covered top and fair tires. 845-3992. 9t4 1971 V. W. Sun-roof, air-conditioned, yellow. 12,000 miles. Call Robert Willis (713) 246-3536. 7tfn 12,000 B.T.U. Fedders air-conditioner. $75. 846-9944. Don. 202 Hotard. 6t5 1968 Mustang. Factory air, radio, auto- matic. New tires. 28,000 miles. Excellent condition. 846-5573 after 5. 6t6 0 1963 Pontiac Safari, 9 passenger station 8 wagon. See at 601 Hereford Dr., College Station. $496. 4t9 1968 Volkswagen. $850. 846-8995. 4t8 Aggie Den - Open 10 a. m. till 11 p. m. 7 days a week. You are welcome at Aggie Den. 187tfn Posters! Posters 1 Posters 1 All of the brand new releases - come see 1 Best ever. —Aggie Den. 187tfn 8 track tapes guaranteed perfect - all artists - $2.98 each * shop early! Aggie Den. 137tfn Girlie Magazines - Girlie Pocket books are % price at Aggie Den. 137tfn tc Maggies invited to Aggie Den 1 Come on 6 over and visit and play a few games of pool 1 Join the other maggies — Aggie Den. 137tfn Cue Sticks - Jointed - From $8.95 to $198.00 - we have good supply of the very best cues available — Aggie Den. 137tfn Pinball, Billiards, Bumper stickers, Post ers all at Aggie Den. 137tfn The hottest posters ever released 1 Come see now at — Aggie Den. 187tfn We buy almost anything — Aggie Den. (1 137tfn | Aggies I Bring your Maggie to Aggie S Den for a grand time 1 Meet your friends 1 at Aggie Den ! 137tfn jg Posters Galore! Come see the brand new 1 releases — Aggie Den. 137tfn 1 WHITE AUTO STORES Bryan 1 and College Station can save you 1 op to 40% on auto ports, oil, filters, etc. 846-5626. • Watch Repairs • Jewelry Repair • Diamond Senior Rings • Senior Rings Refinished C. W. Varner & Sons 1 Jewelers North Gate 846-5816 1 Do you sleep through your alarm clock or forget to set it? USE TEL-ALARM Wake Up Service 846-6957 Tuesday or Thursday WORK WANTED Typing: near campus. Electric. Ex, ISStfn Typing: near car perienced. 846-8965. Typing. Electric, symbol*, experienced. 846.8165. 132tfn Typing:. Symbols. Notary Public. 822- 0526 or 823-3838. 132tfn FOR RENT ATTENTION STUDENTS: Two bed room furnished duplex. Ready for occu pancy. ll/j miles south of campus. Lake for fishing:. Washateria on grounds. Coun try atmosphere. Call D. R. Cain Co. 823- 0934 or after 5, 846-3408. 9tfn ATTENTION DECEMBER GRADU- • You may order graduation an- JOY CHRISTEN DAY SCHOOL open oy to 1 Parke THE AQUARIUM 1005 Windowmere 846-4697 Tropical fish and supplies. Weekday afternoons from 6 to 9 p. m. Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 7 p. m. 7t4 Hoover’s Tennis Service. One block south of tennis courts. Open 1:30 to 6:30 p. m. 3. 82tfn Service For AH Chrysler Corp. Cars Body Work — Painting Free Estimates HALSELL MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Dodge Sales and Service Since 1922 1411 Texas Ave. — 823-8111 67tfn WANTED rienced (5 years) registered medical technologist, M. T. (ASCP). Desires full time employment. Phone 822-6824 after 6 p. m. 6t8 SOSOLIKS TV & RADIO SERVICE Zenith - Color & B&W - TV All Makes B&W TV Repairs 713 S. MAIN 822-2133 VICTORIAN APARTMENTS Midway between Bryan St A&M University STUDENTS I I Need A Home Pool and Private Courtyard Limited Applicationa For The Spring Semester 822-5641 401 Lake St. Apt. 24 No Vacancies GOOD LUCK TO THE AGGIES! 40tfn CHILD CARE Would like to do babysitting every day snd also for football games. Children of 590. ages. 846-66 PLAYLAND NURSERY SCHOOL Conveniently located at 1801 S. College Call 822-2520 A playland for your child, offering an educational program for children 2-12. Reasonable rates—hot meals furnished. 137122 HUMPTY DUMPtY CHILDREN CEN TER, 3400 South College, State Licensed. 823-8626. Virginia D. Jones, R. N. 99tfn SATURDAY NIGHT BABYSITTING 7:30 p.m.-l :30 a.m. or any other time for groups by reservation. Call before 6 p.m. Friday to make reservations for Saturday. (Open for afternoon Aggie football games too.) Ftor more informa tion call 822-2620 or 822-1732. Adult supervision. 137t22 AUTO INSURANCE FOR AGGIES: Call: George Webb Farmers Insurance Group 3400 S. College 823-8051 If you rent or if you buy You pay for the home you occupy But if you buy instead or rent You save the money you would have SPENT! ONLY 18 LEFT 1971 MODELS AT CLEARANCE PRICES Nelson Mobile Home, Inc. 813 So. Texas — College Station OFFICIAL NOTICE GIV Official notices must arrive in tM of Student Publications before i i p.m. of the day proceeding | THE GRADUATE COUEGIJ Final Examination for the Doctonli Name: Pye, Royace Ann Degree: Ph.D. in Educational PV(~_ Dissertation: A REINFORCEMEHll} 11/1 A LYSIS OF SOCIAL CONTROL. H ff I Time: September 24. 1971 Place: Room 009BA in the Kill* lace: Bldg. George W. Kunxe Dean of the Graduate Colleft HELP WANTED Student for weekends — SatunlO Sunday. Drivers license required, at 701 N. Texas in Bryan Ice Co. Child care and h Monday, Wednesday hour. Call 846-3928. and house work. Part-K and Friday. 846-392 Apply at the Monterey House. Students needed to service FulldJ customers. Average $3 per hour. I* hours. Call 846-0378. AGGIE WIVES WANTED FOB PLOYMENT AS LINE SERVE® SBISA HALL. SEE MR. ED * EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEE MALE VOCALIST for Call Navasota 826-3768 for Charles Craig. - a top 411 fter 6 p. & 85KS LOST Man’s wedding band. White gold yellow gold edge. Inscribed inside, P & G. S. D. 7-20-63. 846-3849. Rentals-Sales-Service TYPEWRITERS Terms Distributors For: Royal and Victor Calculators & Adding Machines Smith-Corona Portables CATES TYPEWRITER CO 909 S. 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