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*r?r.-w*. Listen up John Sharp and war policy blasted Editor: I am writing in reply to John Sharp’s totally false accusations concerning Dolph Briscoe and the Eagle Pass school tax suit. Sharp’s charge is basically the same one made by the Tulia Her ald some two months ago. The Canyon News, however, present ed the truth of the matter on March 9, 1972, after contacting David Hume of Eagle Pass. Mr. Hume acted as attorney for the school district in tax litigation involving the district and some 60 farmers and ranchers from 1968 to 1970. Hume said the farmers and ranchers went to court contend ing that rural property was being taxed too high in relation to city property. Hume also said many ranchers did refuse to pay after the courts had decided against them but fi nally paid when urged by Briscoe to do so. “Briscoe got a bum rap at that,” Hume went on. “The courts decided there was nothing wrong with our taxing procedures. A good many people got their dan der up and wouldn’t pay hoping to bring us to our knees that way.” “I got hold of the lawyer on the other side and he let Mr. Briscoe know that we’d go under if the people didn’t pay up.” “He told them to pay up and his standing around here was big enough to get the ranchers to pay up.” Hume said the case became known as the Briscoe case but ac tually he owned very little land (420.5 acres) in the Eagle Pass School District. “Dolph Briscoe was the hero of the situation,” Hume said. “Without him things would have gotten very serious.” It is unfortunate that our for mer student body president sub mitted this vicious political smear for publication. Mr. Briscoe has been the sub ject of several other smear rum ors, each of which I have inves tigated and found to be absolutely false. After closely observing every gubernatorial candidate, I have chosen to support Dolph Briscoe. Bill Buntin '74 ★ ★ ★ Editor: May 4, 1970-May 4, 1972. The killings at Kent State were two years ago today. At that time students were protesting the U. S. invasion into Cambodia. Today students are protesting the re newed U. S. bombing and the fact that we are still in Vietnam four years after being told of Nixon’s “plan”. When will it stop? Nix on says that we are there so that the Vietnamese can decide for themselves the type of govern ment they want. Bull! If that was the reason we would not have stopped the elections called for in the Geneva Treaty off 1954. I urge you to write your Congress man and tell them to support the Case-Church amendment cutting off funds for this war on Decem ber 31, 1972. Also urge them to support the proposed War Powers bill. Students are always told to “work within the system.” The system better work or there will be more U. or Marylands, Har- vards, Columbias, and maybe more Kent States. Ralph Messera ’74 CADET SLOUCH by Jim Ektrle Ross announces Mutual of Omaha to renew student insurance service Its a device we put together to see if one man can study for two!” Randy Ross, chairman of the Student Insurance Committee, an nounced Mutual of Omaha will continue its service to the stu- ments of A&M. In competitive bidding, “Mu tual met all four requests con cerning alternative benefits when comparing these against premi ums,” said Ross. Ross continued, saying Mutual further guaranteed their premi um and rate structure for two years, unlike competitive com panies offering only a one year guarantee. A comparison between the policy students are presently under with Mutual of Omaha and the one they will be offered next year as a result of the commit tee’s work shows several things: Hospital miscellaneous expense, a $25 deductible with maximum increased benefits from $200 to $250. Hospital room and board, in creased from $25 per day to $35 per day. Hospital out-patient expense increased from $15 to $35. Blanket accident expense in creased from $1000 to $1600. Costs for surgical treatment, physician’s visits, and ambulance service will remain constant. A comparison of the premium rates shows it will cost $32.77 for the student only, $7.47 more than the present cost. For the student and spouse the new policy will cost $92.96, or $32.46 more than Mutual’s present policy. A stu dent and spouse with children will pay $155.65 under the new policy, an increase of $31.50. Although the rates will go up, Ross said that the increased bene fits greatly surpassed the increase in rates. Page 2 College Station, Texas Thursday, May 4, 1972 To the Student Voter Here is where two candidates fojr State Representative stand on the issues. The Incumbent 1. Has voted every session for Tuition Increases 2. Sponsored H.B. 1045 a bill to tax YOU the A&M Student $10 a semester for a building you will never use. 3. Voted to make YOU the students second class citizen’s by stripping you of voting privileges in college towns. Mike Essmyer 1. Favors Lower State Tuition. 2. Opposes increases in ANY student fees, has opposed the MSCfeeas Vice President of A&M Student Senate. 3. Favors FULL Citizenship privilege to ALL voters regardless of where they live. Pd. PoU OPE? For Honest State Representation Cbe Battalion Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of The Battalion, a student newspaper at Texas A&M. is the student writers only. The Battalion is a non tax- published in College Station, Texas, daily except Saturday, ^ported, non-profit, self-snpponing educational enter- h d °Si JSSfc SEST 1 ” prise edited and operated by students as a university and community newspaper. MEMBER LETTERS POLICY The Associated Press, Texas Press Association Letters to the editor must be typed, double-spaced, The Associated Collegiate Press and no more than 300 WOl*ds in length. They must be Mail subscriptions are $3.60 per semester; $6 per school signed, although the writer’s name will be withheld by year; $6.60 per full year. All subscriptions subject to 6% . , , , sales tax. Advertising rate furnished on request. Address: arrangement With the editor. Address correspondence to The Battalion, Room 217, Services Building, College Station, Listen Up, The Battalion, Room 217, Services Building, Texas 77843. College Station, Texas 77813. ^,j le Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for ; 7 ;— reproduction of all news dispatchs credited to it or not Members. of the Student Publications Board are: Jim otherwise credited in the paper and local news of spontaneous Lindsey, chairman; H. F. Filers, College of Liberal Arts; origin published herein. Rights of republication of all other F. S. White, College of Engineering ; Dr. Asa B. Childers, Jr., matter herein are also reserved. College of Veterinary Medicine; Dr. W. E. Tedrick, College Second-Class postage paid at College Station, Texas, of Agriculture ; and Layne Kruse, student. — „ v XT — “ ——V - EDITOR MICHAEL RICE Represented nationally by National Educational Advertising Services, Inc., New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Views itiaitor Koa Speer Francisco. Sports Editor Bill Henry What have Texas Democrat elected officials done for you lately? Gerrymandered legislative districts Spent taxpayers money defending the unconstitutional districts- m the courts Failed to pass meaningful ethics legislation Slowed federal highway funds through delayed passage of a Highway Beautification Act Passed unconsitutional filing fee laws which necessitated a special session to fund the primaries Postponed Constitutional revision Disgraced our state with the stock fraud scandal Help bring an end to such political abuses Help elect responsible and responsive state leaders Vote In The Republican Primay May 6. (Daylight Savings Time and School Busing Referendums) Help Make Texas A True Two Party State Help Make State Government A Good Thing Again. Key to Political Reform VOTE Howard Anderson V 31 JI&, x...., "v JK , >. , •: i ; ■ »'.• ( • a* for vr vwW -a. jt*. 4m_ County Commissioner Voting Precincts 1, 2, 9—A&M Consolidated Tax Office 8—South Knoll School 10—College Hills School WA me day . l<! per M 1%9 Graf & ■ " om, Bid heat. SI ■ Heavily ci (wheel trni rings a directu I )35 after 6 - 1967 Olds IS PB, air, (indition. $ I. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A. Bachelor & Masters degree from Texas A&M University. B. School teacher for 5 years at A&M Consolidated. G. 51/2 years in management at Alenco. D. 4 years experience with heavy equipment operations. E. Self-employed for 3V2 years as owner of Anderson Machine & Specialty Company. iAKC and fetter puppi Vill be rcai jutch betwi [Hday 845-3 1970 Craf fasher. dr; feat. Fully lished. 823- 3400 S. II. REASONS I HAVE CHOSEN TO RUN FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER A. I believe in a 2-party government. It is the best insurance against corruption in public office and it brings out the best in both political parties. III. PLATFORM A. Sound business management of county and precinct affairs. B. Represent all people in the precinct. C. Improve our rural road system while staying within the budget. D. Study the problem of trash & garbage disposal for rural residents and provide the best practical means to solve the problem. A.C. Your Vote and Influence Appreciated — Howard Anderson Paid for by Howard Anderson PEANUTS rasawrar By Charles M. SchiJ You've NEVER SENT /ME A DOZEN ROSES YOU COULP SEND ME ELEVEN l TV Zenit! All M 713 S Ha Con Gu Altern Sta fro Mo 1 Torei Sor Joe 220 Givir