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Cbe Battalion Vol. 67 No. 194 College Station, Texas Friday, December 8, 1972 Intellect Is Invisible To The Man Who Has None. FRIDAY — Considerably cloudy with light rain and drizzle to day and tonight. Slowly rising temperatures. High 53, low 41. SATURDAY — Cloudy with light rain and drizzle. High of 60. 845-2226 PILED HIGH for studies are the books of most stu dents, many of whom may be seeing their first weekend at A&M as they prepare for the semester’s first exams. Items From Metals Course Students are reminded the library will be open 88 straight hours next week for last-minute cramming. (Photo by Gary Baldasari) Engineering Students To Sell Ideas Could you use a half-ton capa city aluminum sawhorse that folds for storage and transport, or a briefcase-size oil pan carried like a suitcase? * A&M students in an engineer ing technology course plan to put on the market the devices they engineered, designed and fabri cated. The uniquely handy items came out of a metal forming and fabri cation course instructed by J. T. Dotson. Highly usable products from the course also include a pickup truck spare tire rack, removable fireplace barbecue grill and jack stand for a “dirt bike” motor cycle. Simplicity of use and manufac ture is the key element of the va rious products. The items chosen and worked out by the 45-mem ber class are things they them selves would use. Any do-it-your self homeowner would find sev eral appropriate for his workshop. “I’ll take the first two,” Engi neering Technology Department Aggie Christmas Program Planned For Monday Night Texas A&M’s annual Christinas Lights Program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday on the east steps of the System Administration Building. Corky Houchard, president of the Student ‘Y’ Cabinet, said the non denominational service will feature Christmas greetings by Tom D. Cherry, vice president for business affairs, and student readings- greetings. Christmas music will be sung by the Singing Cadets and the New Tradition Singers, both directed by Robert Boone. Carol books and candles will be provided to participants, Houchard noted, for group singing. Student Y members will decorate the east steps with lights Monday afternoon. Houchard noted the lights will be turned on each evening through Dec. 31. head Dr. Everett R. Glazener said of the aluminum sawhorse, a rock-steady three-piece carpen ter’s accessory that folds into a package smaller than most auto bumber jacks. It was the work of a five-student team composed of Bret Rice of Baytown; Sam Ralph, Clifton; Dan Noyes, Hous ton; Keith Palmer, Alvin, and Roger Saenz, Pearland. A unique oilpan designed by Doug Cox of Dallas, Scott Craig, Phoenix, Ariz.; Basil Cessna, Lib erty, and Ronald Depin, South Houston, rolls under a car to catch up to 14 quarts of crank case or transmission oil or to drain a radiator. A 15 by 15 inch “can” that stands five inches high when used to catch draining oil or water, the receptacle can be picked up like a valise without losing any fluid. A half-inch drain plug on the “bottom” of the canister in the carry mode allows the user to dispose of oil or water at his convenience. The group agreed that the de vice “like a bit bucket on its side” could be carried in a car without sloshing out any of the contents until a proper disposal point could be reached. It would enable a person looking after his Obscenity Is Proved Equal To Mom, Apple Pie By KARL JACKSON “Is obscenity as American as mom and applie pie?” was the question brought before the pub lic in Thursday’s third Lincoln Union Debate. The debate argued both the af firmative and the negative as pects of the issue. The affirma tive side boasted that obscenity was indeed American and won the most converts in the final vote at the end of the debate. Strongly supporting the nega tive side were Cheryl Klos, Roger Knight and Mike Perrin. They put forward the argument that obscenity was not as American as apple pie and mom. For the most part, they concluded, obscen ity is imported and therefore, non-American. “If you want to be obscene, you go to Sweden . . . nobody comes to America to be obscene,” said Klos. “We’ve taken mom and apple pie to heart,” said non believer Perrin. “We still import most of the obscene and dirty movies, books and literature.” Bike Registration Fee Cut The bicycle registration fee has been reduced from $3 per year to $1.50, announced Dean of Stu dents James P. Hannigan. Hannigan said students who have previously paid the $3 fee may obtain a refund by making application at the University Po lice Office. About 900 students paid the $3 fee, he added. The dean urged students who have not registered their bicycles to do so as soon as possible, now that the fee question has been re solved. The $3 bike registration fee, ap- University National Bank “On the side of Texas A&M.” —Adv. proved by the board of directors last summer upon the recomenda- tion of the faculty-student Uni versity Traffic Panel, has been a controversial subject through out the fall. Numerous students balked at the $3 fee, claiming it was too high. Several groups, including the Student Government, have review ed the fee, particularly in light of the needs for revenue to be gen erated from the assessments. The fees are to be partially used to purchase bike racks at key loca tions on campus. The final decision was, that by modifying the plan to purchase and install the racks, the fee could be reduced to $1.50. The affirmative side, led by Lloyd Broussard, Mike Wagner and Keith Brown returned with the fact that obscenity and ob scene language are an American way of life. When the negative side said that Americans had not concen trated their spirit and industry behind obscenity like they have with mom and apple pie, Wagner retorted, “Prostitution is now a billion-dollar industry, which I venture to say is more than Sara Lee makes selling apple pie.” The affirmative side had the clear advantage when it used the rulings of the Supreme Court. “Chief Justice Douglas stated,” said Broussard, “that people have the right to be obscene.” “There are approximately 30 million mothers in the United States,” said negative supporter Knight, “and approximately 50 types of apple pie, surely there are not that many forms of ob scenity.” “More than 5,000 words listed in the Dictionary of American Slang are listed as ‘extreme vul garism’,” said Wagner. “It only goes to show that obscenity is as deeply rooted in our society as mom and apple pie.” Broussard summed up obscen ity as American by saying “it came over on the Mayflower.” Campus Plan Group Picked By Williams own car-care needs to change the oil in his own driveway without spilling oil on the concrete. They made the can out of 22 and 24-gauge metal, four light production casters, a metal draw er handle and %-inch drain plug. “On the production line, the bucket could be made in two parts very easily in about 30 minutes,” commented Cox, who fathered the idea. “It would require only spot welding and soldering, a hot dip paint job and would retail, we figure, for perhaps $9 or $10.” The sawhorse would go for about half again as much, Rice and his co-workers estimate. Though similar to a steel saw horse that retails for $34 a pair, the aluminum version weighs con siderably less. “Constructed of the right gauge aluminum that would still meet (See Engineering, page 2) Spring Rooms May Be Reserved Students requesting a different room or hall for the spring semes ter should come by Room 101 of the Housing Office of the YMCA between 1 p.m. Monday and 5 p.m. Friday. These requests apply only to students who pre-registered for the spring semester or were blocked by their dean and were unable to secure the hall of their choice at that time. The list will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Stu dents requesting these changes should check with the Housing Office before the semester break to see if they have been reas signed. By DEBBIE HOLZEM Staff Writer An advisory committee to co ordinate future campus planning and hear student ideas in future planning decisions has been ap pointed by A&M President Jack K. Williams. The committee, composed of eight faculty members and ad ministrative officials and three students, was formed after months of work and investigation by the newly-formed Student Sen ate Campus Planning Committee, according to Nick Jiga, chairman of the Senate committee and member of the advisory group. “We hope that through this advisory committee, headed by Gen. A. R. Luedecke, we will be able to let the administration know that students are interested in the future expansion and growth at A&M,” said Jiga. “We hope the committee will function as a channel through which inter ested students can voice their ideas.” Jiga said he first became aware of the need for student involve ment in campus planning last summer. The parking lots ad jacent to the Systems Building were being approved at the time. The Student Senate unanimous ly passed a resolution denouncing the lots. The resolution was for warded to the administration, no action to communicate to the stu dents was made and work on the parking lots was started. “We felt students had no voice at all in decisions concerning cam pus design,” said Jiga. “The lots detracted from campus attractive ness.” “I started making inquiries, but everyone seemed to be quite vague on exactly who had the powers to decide what,” said the senior environmental design ma jor. The construction now under way is under the direction of Gen. Luedecke. “We decided to start looking for a way students could get in volved,” continued Jiga. In Sep tember, a resolution was passed by the Senate forming the Cam pus Planning Committee, which took the place of the Environ mental Awareness Committee. “We didn’t know exactly what we could achieve, but we let the administration know we were in terested in the future of the over all planning of A&M.” A memo was sent out by Williams last month naming the advisory com mittee. “If the Senate committee’s ideas can be transferred to the advisory committee, I think we can get sometihng done,” he said, “but only if they will listen to us.” A campus master plan has been designed by Caudill, Rowlett and Scott, a large architecture firm in Houston, according to Jiga. The plan, submitted last March, is a suggested guideline on ways in which the campus can expand with suggestions for placement of future buildings and parking lots. “What we would like is for someone to make positive state ments about future growth and planning. We want to know which way the University is headed—to wards a closed campus or towards a continuation of cars on campus. “We want to know what is be ing done to conserve the little greenery that is left on campus.” “The A&M catalog boasts that the University has one of the largest college land grants. With the land area we have, I see no reason why our campus cannot only be the largest, but also the best designed and attractive.” Jiga cited coherence between the architecture of different (See Williams, page 2) A&M Gets Stock From Cain To Help Finance Netv Dorm Mr. and Mrs. Wofford Cain of Dallas, who for the past quarter- century have provided financial support for numerous A&M ac tivities, have made a major do nation to assist in construction of the school’s new athletic dormi tory and training facility. The couple gave TAMU a block of stock, the sale of which result ed in proceeds of $166,716. “The dedication and love Mr. and Mrs. Cain have for this uni versity is unexcelled,” noted Tex as A&M President Jack Williams. “Year after year, they help us in material ways to improve our stu dent life programs and our univer sity generally. Everyone at this university, and everyone who has graduated from it, is grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Cain—and I know that gratitude is felt especially by our students here.” A 1913 TAMU graduate, Cain received the university’s Distin guished Alumni Award in 1964 and served as a member of the Texas A&M University System Board of Directors from 1965 un til 1971. He is chairman of the board of Aztec Oil and Gas Co. and Southern Union Gas Co. Last month Mr. and Mrs. Cain gave the university a Thorough bred stallion for use in the insti tution’s equine breeding program. They have previously made simi lar gifts. During a three-year period be ginning in 1965, the couple gave TAMU $250,000 to assist in con struction of the university’s new library. They also were principal contributors in construction of the university’s Olympic-size swim ming pool, provided funds for lighting the All Faiths Chapel area and were instrumental in completion of the Lettermen’s Lounge section of G. Rollie White Coliseum. Additionally, they have provided more than 100 scholar ships for TAMU students. Bowling Relaxes A&M Champ By LARRY THOMPSON Staff Writer Bowling is a relaxing hobby for Bernie Ponzio, but not for many of her opponents. Ponzio has led the A&M Wom en’s Bowling Team through dis trict and state tournaments while becoming state women’s champ ion. At the district tournament, where both A&M teams placed, she qualified first in doubles competition with Jerry Lampkin, second in singles and first over all. At the Texas Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics’ state tournament for women, at Ste phen F. Austin University, Ponzio and Lampkin finished fourth in doubles. Ponzio then went on to capture first place in singles competition and first over-all. A senior in Health and Physical Education, she has been bowling competitively since the eleventh grade. She originally started bowling in eighth grade. Ponzio’s first tournament vic tories came when she won three consecutive state doubles cham pionships, 1069-1971, in the Amer ican Junior Bowling Congress. Oddly enough, Ponzio considers bowling more of a hobby than a serious pursuit. Though practic ing three or four times a week when preparing for a major tour nament, she usually bowls only once a week in her local league. Ponzio does not plan to bowl professionally after she leaves A&M, partially because of the time involved. “All a professional bowler has time to do is bowl,” she said, “Besides I don’t think I’m that good.” Ponzio’s main interest is teach ing, in which she will be quali fied to teach 12 grades. She is also a Certified Coach Instructor and coaches bowling in her spare time at the Triangle Bowling Alley in College Station. After winning several tourna ments she insists the only way to stay in shape for bowling is to keep practicing. She uses a standard four-step approach and throws a hook ball. In the future, Ponzio would like to be able to enter the Regional Tournament at Canyon in Febru ary. However, unless she and the team are able to get sponsoring from A&M, the team will not be financially able to attend the tournament. The last two tournaments have been financed by Kay Dawn, the team sponsor. Miss Dawn has been teaching at A&M for one year. Winners at the regional tourna ment will go into national com petition, whereas a victory at state competion is the highest of its class. Though it is only a hobby, Pon zio says, “At least I let them know there are girls at A&M.” Exchange Store ‘Drama’ To Recur A recurring drama is about to unfold for the umpteenth time at A&M. The place: The Exchange Store. The time: The last day of final exams. Enter Sammy Spotless, shining example of all that is pure, clean and all-American. Following closely behind Sammy is Arty Atrocious, first cousin of Freddie the Freeloader, on the poor side of the family. Sammy: I would like to sell this History 105 textbook; how much will ya gimme? Clerk: I’ll give you $5. Sammy: Fine, I’ll take it. Thank you. Clerk: You’re welcome. Next! Arty: I would like to sell this History 105 textbook; how much will ya gimme? Clerk: I’ll give you 50 cents. Banking is a pleasure Bank & Trust. at First Adv. Arty: Wadda ya mean, 50 cents? You just gave Mr. Clean, there, $5 for the same book. DIS CRIMINATION!!!!! It’s happen ing again; just because his head is shaved and his shoes look like a mirror he gets $5; and because my hair’s a little long, my beard needs trimming and I don’t spit shine my sandals, I get 50 cents. DISCRIMINATION!!!!! I’ll write my congressman; I’ll write the ACLU; I’ll write. . . While this may not be an exact portrayal of an occurance during the year-end rush, it is conceiv able without an understanding of the Exchange Store’s book buy back policy. The Exchange Store’s book buy back policy is a simple one, al though often misunderstood, Chuck Cargill, store manager, ex plained. The policy is simply based on need for the book. If a book is to be used again, half of the original list price is paid. If the book is not needed, wholesale price is paid. Cargill cited several reasons for not needing a book. Among them are: if a book requisition is not received from the professor; if the text is being dropped; if a new edition is coming out, or if sufficient quantity is on hand to meet the professor’s require ments. The Exchange Store depends on faculty members to determine the title and number of books need ed for the succeeding semester, Cargill added. If it is determined that 20 books are needed, half price will be paid for the first 20 used books. After that, only the current wholesale price will be paid, as in Arty’s case. Wholesale prices vary from 5 per cent to 50 per cent of a new book's price and are based on wholesale book companies’ quo tations. Since wholesale prices are governed by supply and de mand, occasionally companies re fuse to buy books that are in over-supply. In those cases, the books are worthless to the Ex change Store. Cargill noted that since the store is an auxiliary service and receives no appropriated funds, its operations depend on concur rently serving the academic com munity and following sound busi ness practices. He further pointed out the Exchange Store provides funds to over 80 student organi zations and activities, and that to buy worthless books would only reduce the money available to the organizations. Any questions regarding the book buy-back policy should be directed to Howard DeHart, book department manager, Cargill ad ded. He assured they would be handled indiscriminately.