Jm.73
THE BATTALION
Page 2 College Station, Texas Friday, January 19, 1973
CADET SLOUCH
by Jim Earle
Listen Up—
D’Abadie Separates Students, Aggies
Editor:
A sign on campus read, “Con
trary to Popular belief—a social
fraternity does exist at A&M.”
This gives rise to a question. Are
AGGIES members of this group ?
For years AGGIES have kept
several things (often labeled tra
ditions) as a way of doing things.
Some of these are unique to
A&M: Silver Taps, Aggie Mus
ter, yell leaders, yell practice, a
friendly greeting between all stu
dents passing one another on
campus, the Corps of Cadets (a
group of students unique to A&M
although it is not necessary to
be a member of it to be considered
an Aggie), and others.
One of these others is the ab
sence of social fraternities on
campus. This has been a practice
because Aggies have always felt
the entire school is of fraternal
nature, all working toward a com
mon goal with common interests.
I have therefore made a distinc
tion between A&M students, male
or female, and Aggies. There is a
slight difference between them.
This difference is mainly in their
attitude toward their school. They
believe in change for the better
but also cherish those traditions
which make A&M a little better
than those other universities.
If you want to join a social fra-
Four Adults, Three Children Killed
At Home Of Pro Basketball Star
temity, go to Dallas or Austin or
Baton Rouge. I believe Aggies are
the ones who say, “there are no
social fraternities on campus be
cause Aggies don’t need them.”
Justin D’Abadie ’73
★ ★ ★
Editor:
As it is the first of the semes
ter I urge all students to be care
ful where they buy. In many
stores students are treated to
contempt and suspicion. I have
observed such behavior in Sears,
the U Tote M on Villa Maria, and
most places where you need to
cash or give a check. The mer
chants depend on us for most of
their business. If you tell any
merchant who treats you this way
you won’t be back, students might
be treated better in the future.
Julia Jones
★ ★ ★
Editor:
The article entitled “Obscenity
Is Proved Equal to Mom, Apple
Pie,” which appeared in the Dec.
8 issue of The Battalion, reported
a debater’s conclusion that “ . . .
obscenity is imported and there
fore, non-American.” This con
clusion will not stand a test of
logic since, the apple plant (hence
apple pie) is also imported. (Ap
ple is apparently indigenous to
western Asia.) In fact, many
moms are imported and if we
twist things enough, America is
imported too!
L. E. Ehler
Assistant Professor
“Are you sure you don’t want a girl as a regular mem
ber of our cartoon?”
WASHINGTON <A>) _ Police
said seven persons, including three
children, were killed late Thurs
day at the Washington home of
professional basketball star Ka-
reem Abdul Jabbar. Jabbar was
not at home at the time.
Police said four adults were
shot to death and three children
were found drowned in a bathtub.
A fifth adult was listed in critical
condition with gunshot wounds.
The Jabbar home is used as
headquarters for the American
Muslims. Jabbar is a member of
the Muslim group.
Police said they recovered a
.38 caliber pistol at the scene.
One For All, All For One
The recent closing of three of the university’s dormi
tories, Milner Hall and Dorms Five and Seven, caused quiet
an inconvenience for some students, we’re sure.
And to some, it probably seemed quite uncalled for.
The dorms were shut down for this semester and will
probably be reopened next fall when enrollment is back up
after its annual spring decrease.
Dr. Richard Wainerdi, chairman of A&M’s newly-formed
energy study committee, has said that although his group
had nothing to do with closing the dorms, he feels it was a
wise choice for officials to make—as far as energy conser
vation is concerned.
Already university physical plant directors have noted
a 20 per cent decrease in the amount of energy needed for
consumption under a loosely enforced ‘Phase I' voluntary
cutback program.
In the next few weeks, Wainerdi’s committee will be pre
senting recommendations to A&M administrators for ways
to cut back on consumption if severe cold spells strike again
as they have in the last several weeks.
Although researchers could have told everyone the crisis
was coming, most people chose not to listen before it struck.
This story holds true across the nation.
But, the crisis is here and there isn’t much we can do
about it now, except beg, borrow and steal all the oil one
can get quick possession of. Nuclear power plants could
have been built which would have alleviated much of the
problem. These undoubtedly will be the only way out in
the future.
Here and now, though, we hope that students and
faculty alike will feel they are all equally a part of the
problem and will take appropriate measures to help con
serve dwindling fuel reserves.
If not, it might be very uncomfortable one of these
days studying and living in cold and candle-lit rooms.
Cbe Battalion
Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of Represented nationally by National Educational Advertising
the Student writers only. The Battalion is a non tax- Services, Inc, New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.
supported, non-profit, self-supporting educational enter- MEMBER
prise edited and operated by students as a university and The Associated Press, Texas Press Association
community newspaper. The Associated Collegiate Press
LETTERS POLICY Mail subscriptions are §3.50 per semester; $6 per school
Leucr; ,o the editor must be typed, double-spaced, £ 50 A K r fS^*SU
and no more than 300 words in length. They must be The Battalion, Room 217, Services Building, College Station,
signed, although the writer’s name will be withheld by Texas 77843.
arrangement with the editor. Address correspondence to The Associated PreS3 i3 entitled exclus:vely to the use for
Listen Up, 1 he Battalion, Boom 21/, Services Building, reproduction of all news dispatchs credited to it or not
College Station, Texas 77813. otherwise credited in the paper and local news of spontaneous
origin published herein. Rights of republication of all other
matter herein are also reserved.
Members of the Student Publications Board are: Jim Second-Class postage paid at College Station, Texas.
Lindsey, chairman ; Dr. Tom Adair, Dr. R. A. Albanese, Dr. ——————
H. E. Hierth, W. C. Harrison, J. W. Griffith, L. E. Kruse and EDITOR MIKE RICE
B. b. Sears Managing Editor Larry Marshall
, News Editor Rod Speer
The Battalion, a student newspaper rt Texas A&M, is Women’s Editor Janet Landers
published in College Station, Texas, daily except Saturday, a Ji.Lt J anet farmers
Sunday, Monday, and holiday periods, September through imports Editor Bill Henry
May. and once a week during summer school. Assistant Sports Editor , Kevin Coffey
Juniors & Sophomores
Pictures For 1973 Aggieland Will Be Taken From
8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
January 15 - 19 A-G
22 - 26 H-L
29 - Feb. 2 M-N-O
February 5-9 P-Q-R
12 - 16 S-T-U-V
19 - 23 W-X-Y-Z
UNIVERSITY STUDIO
846-8019
North Gate
115 N. Main
Neighbors said they saw four men
running from the home after the
shooting, which occurred about
5:30 p.m., EST.
In a telephone interview with
a Washington radio station Jab
bar confirmed from Milwaukee
that the house where the shooting
occurred was his.
“Lunatics . . . that’s the only
explanation,” he replied when
asked if he knew why it hap
pened.
He said he knew the people
living there. “It’s my community
and the home is for the use of
the community.” He said it is “a
Muslim community.”
Asked if he thought the shoot
ing might be the result of a re
ligious feud involving the Mus
lims, he said, “No, I can only
suspect lunatics.”
PAWN LOANS
Money Loaned On Anything
Of Value.
Quick Cash For Any
Emergency.
See Us For Ready Cash
Today.
Texas State Credit
Pawn Shop
1014 Texas Ave., Bryan
Weingarten Center
SENIORS
Select proofs for pictures
for 1973 Aggieland
before Friday, January 26, 1973
UNIVERSITY STUDIO
North Gate
RODEO CLUB DANCE
Featuring Dennis Ivy
8-12 p. m.
Friday, Jan. 19
Lakeview Club
Members $1.50
Non-Members $2.00
Douglas Jewelry
212 N. Main - Bryan - 822-3119
A JLLEN
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
SALES - SERVICE
‘‘Where satisfaction is
standard equipment”
2401 Texas Ave.
823-8002
Ponderosa Specials
• Friday Evening Fish
Fry — $2.00
• Sunday Noon Lunch
$2.00
• Special Weekend Rates
for Parents & Students
Call 846-5794
Ponderosa
Motor Inn
ISTCIU
I" car in!
Hie State
bd for i
L Thursd
He measi
j. Jon N'
By not de
I the ri
inst the ol
it no-fault
[ewton’s b
bally intn
taimittee
this is tb
pit,” sai
's general
he bill wo
|ity polie
le policy
sonal inj
>” for th
knd pass
â– trians s
fage wou
leal bills,
f wages
I of des
Ties now
itffargfarM
NOW SHOWING
1:15 - 2:48 - 4:56 - 7:04 - 9:12
WAN!
Ity . .
It’s fractured trees
and flying skis . ..
it’s a SNOW BALL!
Minim
Clas
fl.00 i
I p.m. da
WALT DISNEY
PRODUCTIONS
PRESENTS
A: ■ l’
TECHNICOLOR
itney Productions
Wait [Disney
World
TECHNICOLOR ei»uw«Motsi>«ypro*ictioM
CED FC
Buick, 4
'ler Stat
It transir
all pow
tires.
by 110
CAMRU.SI
NOW SHOWING
6 p. m. - 7:45 - 9:30 p.m.
“PUBLIC EYE” (PG)
With Mia Farrow
TONITE AT 12 P. M.
“WOODSTOCK”
Under these new rules we can provide the safest, most comtortable
lets m the air
» Enjoy complete financial security through a bonding and
escrow program
• Have free assistance with hotel bookings, auto rentals. Eurail-
passes, tours and cruises while overseas
k • Leave on convenient departure dates. June through October
^ • Fly non-stop to Europe and return
• Deal with charter specialists We have chartered over 50.000
seats from the U S to Europe m the last 12 years
At Last! Non-Affinity Charter— !!!
DCS Stretch 252 Seats
Important! Must Make Reservations
90 Days In Advance!
Tours Available
Beverley Braley Tours, Travel
Memorial Student Center — 846-3773
Townshire Shopping Center — 823-0961
Skyway Twin
oâ–  iv, -1tE :r,
WEST SCREEN AT 6:30 P.M.
“STRAW DOGS” (R)
With Dustin Hoffman
“CANDY” (R)
With Richard Burton
enta
TYP
At 10:30 p. m.
KILLING OF SISTER
GEORGE”
EAST SCREEN AT 6:30 P. M.
“DIAMONDS ARE
FOREVER”
With Sean Connery
At 8:30 p. m.
“THE
ORGANIZATION” (PG)
With Sidney Poitier
and s
Lcirci-E'
â–¼ n i-?. i e: - i w
TONITE AT 6:30 P. M.
Clint Eastwood In
‘DIRTY HARRY” (R)
At 8:30 p. m.
‘WAIT UNTIL DARK” (R)
QUEEN
TONITE AT 6 P. M.
“BLACK RODEO”
PEANUTS
By Charles M. Schulz
U)HAT DO 40U
DO LOlTH THE
RE5T OF IT?
/throu)
IT TO THE
eiRPf?..
PE
»S. V
nium
nted
meed
ed i
le”
che
irs. V
de tir
PaHsc
lave
ionoc
Gulf*
SE
C„ c
ernaT
â– Starl
fronn
Most
i
Yo.
F
pAme
Ex
Joe E
â– 29 E.
living
26