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Yell Practice Tonight At 10:30, Henderson Hall be Battalion You Can’t Escape The Responsibility of Tomorrow By Evading It Today. Friday — Cloudy. Light and variable \ intermittent thunder showers. High 87, low 67. Saturday — Partly cloudy to cloudy. Afternoon thundershow ers. Easterly winds 5-10 mph. High 84, low 65. LSI! Kickoff — Same as yes- !o\. 67 No. 152 terday. College Station, Texas Thursday, September 21, 1972 $ A 845-2226 Senate To Consider Joining Student Lobby By Joy McCleskey Staff Writer The National Student Lobby will receive a majority ‘y ea ’ or ‘nay’ vote from the A&M Stu dent Senate tonight as a decision will be made whether or not to join the organization at the Sen ate’s 7:30 meeting in Room 102 of the Zachry Engineering Cen ter. 13' f» JsLEEPY SENIORS camped out in front of G. Rollie picture was taken at 2:30 a. m., the windows opened later Site Coliseum Wednesday morning to get first pick of at 8 a. m. (Photo by Mike Rice) ‘|>tball tickets for the upcoming A&M-Army game. This «*• Beto Claims 'eal Purposes Of Prison Undefined Jriticism of prison systems iM take into account the fact public has never decided what bns are really for, Dr. George |i«to said Wednesday in a Po- forum presentation. The public has not decided if pns are for revenge, to serve * restraint or to rehabilitate I reintegrate inmates into so li’ stressed the nation’s fore- Jt prison authority. Jpisons were not designed to TlfBbilitate anyone, Beto said. It llffliust. lioor, —l: We need a heavy influence on discipline. Most of these prison ers come from a permissive en vironment and strong discipline would help their well-being, he said. We also need a heavy emphasis on work. Most never learned any work habits and cannot do any constructive work, he continued. We need a heavy emphasis on education. This would have a dis tinct rehabilitation effect on pris ing vocational training. The at titude is what needs to be worked “If a prisoner secures a mini mum of 12 semester hours of col lege work in prison, he rarely re turns,” said Beto. “He needs to be exposed to humanities on the college level rather than just hav- Who’s Who Applications Available (just been in recent times that Ul'lip 111 ^ as begun to take place. fflg® Ver since Attica there have | r &e<i from the woodwork a |e of prison reform experts,” r sa ’d- But in actuality there I many myths and gimmicks plarly believed about prison kms. |0nly the poor, the stupid and inept go to prison,” Beto pied. “The average inmate is a glamorous, cunning indi- l a l as the late movie depicts e said that 15 per cent of the inmates were illiterate, 90 eent are school dropouts, 65 eent come from broken homes, per cent are under age 25, 40 Jeent had no sustained employ- lit before imprisonment and 20 I c ent are mentally retarded, nd 96 per cent will walk the ets as free men,” he re- ..™ ec *’ Pointing up the need for nil re h a kilitation programs.” flit* 0 w ent on to outline his sug- Ul'® Plans for a more efficient l a ilitation and release Nomination forms for Who’s Who Among Students of American Colleges and Universities are available thiough Oct. 9. The applications can be picked up and turned in at the MSC main desk, Commandant’s Office, Housing Office, or the Office of the Dean of Students, Room 111, YMCA Building. Applicants must be seniors expecting to graduate betore Aug. 31, 1973, unless they are veterinary medicine students under the trimester plan who will become seniors by Feb. 1973. . . - Undergraduates applying must have an overall grade point ratio of 2.5 or better, based on a 4.0 system. . + - Graduate students must have completed one semester of at least 2 credit hours, with a 3.5. . . , . Qualified students are urged to nominate themselves in order to insure consideration of all names. u c+u They may also be nominated by other students, by members of the University staff, or by campus organizations Who’s Who Committee members are Dean W. David Maxwell, Collecc of Liberal Arts; Associate Dean Charles McCandless, College of I iberil Arts' Dean C. H. Ransdell, College of Engineering; Colonel Thomas Parsons, Commandant of Corps of Cadets; Mr. Eugene Oates, are Layne Kruse. Student Senate President Ron Krnavek, Corps Co,n„,under; T. Mark Blakemore, CO ban Student Council President; Richard A. Zepeda, Graduate Student Council President; C. Sam Walser, MSC President; Henry C. (Hank) Paine, Head Yell Leader; Virginia Ehrlich, Secretary Student Senate;and Gordon Pilmer. “The history of American cor rections is a history of undocu mented fads,” he charged. “First, we need a state-wide system of probation, which is presently dependent on the whims of the commissioners courts,” Beto itemized. “Second is an ex pansion of the parole system. It should include letting a man out of prison on parole 90 days ahead of his release date rather than just discharging him.” Beto also claimed the Texas penal code should be reviewed with three objectives in mind: to take sentencing out of the hands of juries, requiring a pre-sentenc- ing investigation by the judge as is done in federal courts and re- evaluation of the victim-less crime “Some of Texas’ laws are mixed up with Puritanical idealism,” he charged, in which there is con fusion between sins and felonies. Beto included in the former such areas as drug offenses, “too-stiff marijuana penalties” and gam bling. “We have respectable, middle- class, middle age men in prison for DWI,” he related, who are unlikely to be helped by a prison sentence. “I’m not ready to throw the babies out with the bath water,” Beto said, “but we’ve got a lot of work to do on our system.”' pro- lank Paine losen Head Nitty Gritty Dirt Band A&M Bound (j|f|ell Leader 0 IS e, *°r Hank Paine was chosen Yell Leader Wednesday j an interview with the Yell * er Committee. a 'ne, serving his second year I leader, is a political sci- . e nia j 0 r from La Grange. He 7 Coi npany E-l of the Corps, l0r Hass president, and a rep- jntative from the College of ( ra ^ Arts in the Student Sen- e Leader Committee mem- s are Dr. Gary Halter, chair- l. and associate professor of lc al science; Marvin Tate, as- ^ la a athletic director; San- s ^etbetter, assistant direc- 0 the MSC; Layne Kruse, an t body president and Ran- 0s s, student body vice pres ent. Other By VICKI ASHWILL T o w n h a 1 1’ s Young Artists Series will present The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in the G. Rollie White Coliseum. Originally formed in Califor nia in 1966, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band solidified into its present membership of five by 1969 as a part of United Artists Records, Inc. Combining ‘virtuosity” and hu mor into their music and stage shows, these five musicians ap pear on stage in costumes rang ing from silk top hat to fringe to early Canadian Mounty. Jokes and a variety of instruments make up part of the routine along with a repertoire of songs rang ing from “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” through jug-band music to contemporary rock. The entire band changes cos- 1, ~ ye ^ leaders are seniors lke Bett . . y Juniors fill! m ■ UsI and John McNevin Bobby Sykes and ey. University National Bank “On the side of Texas A&M.” —Adv. tume, slicks back their hair and turns up the amps on ‘loud’ and ‘echo’ to present a parody of rock as it was played in the greasy 50’s as the climax of their show. For two years this routine has been the favorite of audiences everywhere. John McEuen, tallest group member and a versatile musi cian, plays the five-string banjo playing everything from Blue- grass and rock to classics. He also plays accordian, fiddle, and acoustic guitar. A one-time member of Linda Ronstadt’s back-up group, Jeff Hanna joined the band in 1966 playing the washboard. Present ly, he is considered an expert on the washboard and takes turns on the guitar and drums. Wearing the genuine Mounty uniform, Les Thompson plays guitar, bass and mandolin with the group. Thompson also pro vides many of the vocals. Considering the band an edu cation in music is Jimmie Fad- den, who plays six different in struments. Beginning at age 16 on the autoharp, Fadden has now added jug, washtub bass, tuba, harmonica and trombone to his list. Last of the five is Jim Ibbot- son who joined the band playing drums, bass, guitar, accordion and piano. Before this time, Ib- botson had experience playing with the Wharf Rats, Arista- Tones, and Evergreen Blue Shoes and the Hagers. Tickets are now available in the Student Program Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Ag gies with activity tickets will be admitted free and those with sea son tickets will be honored first. Reserve tickets for student dates are $2.75 and $3. Non-student reserve tickets are $4.50 and $5. General admission for an A&M student date is $2.50. All others must pay $3. Banking is a pleasure Bank & Trust. First -Adv. The lobby is the only one in the U. S. on the national student level. The NSL supported the Hatfield Amendment to cut off funds for Vietnam in December of 1971 and advocated a cessa tion of bombing in Southeast Asia except to protect withdrawing troops. The NSL supported the 18-year-old vote and the Child Development and Day Care Cen ter Programs. A Senate chairman pro-tem will be elected after nomination from among the voting members of Senate. He will be an active member of the Executive Com mittee and preside in case of the absence of the vice-president. New business will include the presentation of a resolution ask ing the Senate to support the need for a day care center. Re sults of a two-year effort to es tablish such a center for A&M students in the College Station area will be presented by Vir ginia Leahy and Dick Zepeda. Last year Randy Ross and Ze peda conducted surveys, planned budgets, checked on licenses, and other necessary steps prior to presentation of the plan. Leahy is in charge of this year’s efforts to establish the _day care center. The center will be for young children w r ho are not being taken care of at a low cost President 9 s Scholars Designated Twenty Texas high school sen iors with near perfect scholastic marks and exceptional activities records have been named Presi dent’s Scholars at Texas A&M University. The students receive the most prestigious scholarships offered by Texas A&M and carry the President’s Scholar designation through their final high school year. TAMU President Jack K. Wil liams said the 1972 recipients of the elite award are Cecil S. Al brecht of Mission; Philip L. Al ford, Boys Ranch; Richard G. Ap ple, Hurst; Kenneth D. Belt, Mes quite; James G. Broze, George F. Leatherman and Gerald W. Kre- nek, Houston; Lester E. Cam- mack, Beaumont; Joe K. Carter, Abilene; R. Glenn Cooper, Dallas. Also, Scott C. Cragin, La- Marque; Michael D. Granados and Kathleen E. Moore, San An tonio; Timothy S. Knight, Fort Worth; Joe S. Poff, Ennis; Jeff H. Robinett, Brady; Terry H. Tooley, Vernon; Joann F. Van Parys, Texarkana, and Oliver D. Wofford, Van Horn. They were selected from 600 top students nominated by high school principals across the state. Enrollment at TAMU next fall will activate $1,000 a year schol arships for up to five years of study. The new President’s Scholars join 81 currently in classes at Texas A&M. The first graduat ing President’s Scholars received degrees last year. Award winners in science, math, slide rule and other aca demic competitions, the group in cludes football, basketball and baseball players, Key Club state lieutenant governor, all-district, region and state band members, Eagle Scouts and a participant in a Congressional Seminar in Washington, D. C. “These students are not only outstanding scholars but excep tional leaders, developing into well-rounded adults through con tributions to various extracurric ular activities,” noted Robert M. Logan, TAMU student aid direc tor who conducts the program. by other day care centers in the Bryan-College Station area. She is now trying to determine if it will be necessary to incorporate into a private school in order to become a state-licensed center. Another vote will be taken to decide whether or not A&M will participate in the Texas Inter collegiate Student Association. TISA is an informational source concerning state-wide student government projects and the Texas legislature. TISA has co ordinated action opposing tuition raises in the past. It spearhead ed a petition drive to grant all responsibilities and rights to 18- year-old citizens. The agenda will also include the confirmation of. the senate parliamentarian by vote of the Senate. Interviews were held by the Executive Committee Tues day night for members applying for the position. The Judicial Committee will present its by-laws to be ap proved by the Senate. The Judi cial Committee Chairman is Ty Griesenbeck. (See Senate, page 2) Board Students Like Ice Cream, Grilled Steak Best By Dan Brice, Staff Writer Grilled steak and ice cream seem to be board students’ favor ite food and dessert, respectively, said Col. Fred W. Dollar, director of the Food Services Dept, for A&M, in an interview Wednesday. According to Dollar, the stu dents’ choice food, grilled steak, is served every week. The steak served is a 10-oz. loin strip or a 12-oz. T-bone, which is the largest steak served by any school in the United States. “Some people contend ham burgers are the first choice,” Dol lar said, “but we haven’t found that to be true. If we serve grilled steak and we know it’s prepared well, it’s more popular than anything else.” “The menu board has voted on the number of times to serve steaks,” Dollar said. “Probably they would vote to have it more often, but if it comes to a matter of ‘stretching’ the board rate, then the Food Service Dept, wants to be as reasonable as they can. If students eat too many steaks, it cuts down on what can be served for other meals, which means students might have ‘meatless’ meals, which is not un common here.” Unofficially, Dollar said, the number of students who come eat on nights steak is served reaches around 98 per cent, the highest percentage of meal consumption here. Ice cream, the popular dessert among TAMU students, is judged by the number of portions con sumed, Dollar said. He added the only thing the Food Service Dept, regrets about the ice cream bar is that “anyone who takes it out of the dining hall ups the cost for all students.” Dollar then explained the “name of the game” for serving food is to serve students what they want. Students pay a fee to the Food Service Dept, to pre pare what they want. “Here lies the problem of com munication,” Dollar said. “It’s very difficult to take over 7,000 students and say ‘this is what they want.’ ” “Usually the most popular food item will not be wanted by more than 70 per cent of the students,” Dollar said. “This is one reason why the Commons and Sbisa din ing hall have multiple selections and cafeteria style.” For students wondering how hamburgers and sandwiches fare, they are very popular indeed. Probably the most popular sand wich is the grilled cheese, Dollar said. “A lot of students have not only a taste bud for hamburgers but I think they have a psychological lead in being able to get a ham burger,” he said. Noted Drug Rehabilitator To Address Bryan Crowd David Wilkerson, author of the best-seller, “The Cross and the Switchblade,” and founder of one of A m e r i c a’s most successful drug addiction rehabilitation pro grams, will speak at the Bryan Civil Auditorium Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The minister from Pennsyl vania has worked with drug ad dicts, gang members, prostitutes and homosexuals. He began his ministry with a congregation in the hills of Pennsylvania. After realizing that he could be of more use elsewhere, he took his minis try to the slums. From the beginning, Wilkerson has said, the road was difficult. When he first tried to help the leader of a gang, he was re warded with a spit and a “go to hell.” He began his work in 1958 when he became renown for in terrupting the Michael Farmer murder trial. He defended a group of gangsters and was kicked out of the courtroom. As a result of the incident though, he became a hero among New York’s 350 teenage groups. From then on, his pulpit has been the streets and his congregation the teenage gangs, drug addicts, prostitutes and homosexuals that fester in slum areas. Wilkerson created Teen Chal lenge in 1962, an organization which rehabilitates drug addicts. Teen Challenge, with its head quarters located in a complex of five buildings in New York, has a capacity for 100 boys. The pro gram claims a 74 per cent cure rate among heroin users who have completed the therapy. The preacher has also created a training school for delinquent and drug addicted girls in New York. Wilkerson says he believes in saying things “the way they are.” He has a straight forward approach about sex, alcohol and drug addiction. He has said too many people have overlooked the “hopeless” gangs in the slums. The most “hopeless thing about them, he said, is that they are lost and David Wilkerson lonely. He started out by “go ing to the teenagers,” and has preached in the streets, bor rowed churches, tents and hide outs of addicts and gangs. Wilkerson, raised in Pennsyl vania, received his training at Central Bible College in Spring- field, Missouri. He was ordained to the ministry in 1952. A motion picture, starring Pat Boone, has been made from “The Cross and the Switchblade.” The public is invited to hear Wilkerson speak.