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It now is mum pay. i nguez'{( ga ’74 By WILL ANDERSON Staff Writer An increased use of mental po tential, increased physical health and improved social behavior are the benefits of transcendental meditation (TM), says Edgar Blackledge, teacher of the tech nique. “This process is used to trans cend the mind’s thinking level and go beyond daily thought pat terns,” said Blackledge, a TAMU graduate. “The mind and body are rested and enjoy greater en ergy and creativity; surroundings become more pleasant and activi ties easier.” Blackledge moved with an ease unexpected of such a tall man— he resigned from the Air Force because he was too tall to be a flight officer—and he spoke with a friendly smile. He is staying in the area to teach TM. “TM rose in popularity a few years ago when the Beatles began studying under its innovator, Ma- harishi Mahesh Yogi,” Blackledge explained. “Maharishi learned from an Indian monk who spent 30 years in solitude and medita tion.” The Maharishi extended these teachings and today the Interna tional Meditation Society, center ed in Los Angeles, estimates there are more than 150,000 American meditators with an av erage monthly increase of 5,000. 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 AGGIE DEN HAPPY HOUR 6-12 Every Night BEER 25c All Girls i/ 2 Price On Pool “The technique is ancient,” said Blackledge, “but it’s easy to learn if you have an instructor. “The lectures are the first step. If someone is interested they may join and begin personal instruc tion with the teacher.” After the teacher evaluates the pupil, Blackledge said, he selects for him a word of the Sanskrit dialect, a mantra. “The mantra has no meaning; its importance is its soothing effect on the indi vidual’s nervous system. The pu pil then learns the technique.” There is a $45 charge for the mantra, said Blackledge, and the money is used to defray the in structors’ expenses and support the IMA. “For 20 minutes, twice a day, the meditator sits, closes his eyes and repeats his mantra. Theoreti cally he traces the path of thoughts from the conscious mind, a confused and anxious region, to their origin which is a simple and restful area.” Studies have shown several physiological effects, he said. A female graduate who medi tates said, “I’m not nervous any more and I can think much more clearly. I don’t know the connec tion but I’ve started to lose weight.” “More people would try TM,” said Blackledge, “if they under stood what it was. It is not a re ligion though it may increase any religious experience. Nor is it sleep or hypnosis; the meditator is aware of his surroundings at all times.” TM can work for anyone be cause it is so natural for the hu man system, claimed Blackledge, and the chief goal is, through better employment of the person’s resources, to do less and accom plish more. A 1973 graduate of TAMU’s College of Industrial Technology and a native of Bryan, Blackledge will present a series of lectures in Room 225 of the Memorial Stu dent Center on Feb. 12 and 14. Tom Gordon, a teacher from Aus tin, will also offer instruction. The lectures begin at noon and 7:30 p.m. Since Blackledge is staying in the A&M area, students are as sured of advanced lectures and check-ups to guarantee the best results from TM, group medita tion and other activities. AUSTIN—The way is clear for the constitutional convention to vote, perhaps as early as Friday, on the future shape of public education in Texas. After haggling for hours over details, the Education Commit tee finally approved the educa tion article of a new constitution Monday night, 13-7. Committee members added an amendment to entrench the State TIBI Supper kfast REMEMBER YOUR SWEETHEART AT LINGERIE WORLD Large Selections of Gift Items 3618 E. 29th Bryan's only intimate apparel shop. Campus Briefs Installment The second installment board payment for the 1974 Spring Se mester is due on or before Feb ruary 19, 1974. The amount is $109.50 for the 7-day Board Plan and $98.00 for the 5-Day Board Plan. Please pay now at the Fiscal Office, Richard Coke Building, to avoid penalty. Flower sale Omega Phi Alpha, national ser vice sorority, is sponsoring a Val entine carnation sale today and tomorrow. Club members are selling carna tions for 50 cents. The flowers come in red, white, pink and pep- ermint. Flowers will be delivered to on campus addresses or the buyer may pick up flowers Thursday in Room E of the Student Programs Office. The flowers will be sold only by telephone. To place orders, call 845-1515 between 8 and 5, 846- 9081 or 845-2198. New editor The Student Publications Board officially recomended Rod Speer as Battalion editor for the spring semester yesterday. Speer has served as interim edi tor since the resignation of Mike Rice in December. He has been on the Battalion staff for two and one half years as reporter, news editor, managing editor and as sistant to the editor. The board’s recommendation will go before President Jack K. Williams for his approval. Women’s panel William D. Ruckelshaus Ruckelshaus speaks here One of the many to resign from President Nixon’s dominion, Wil liam D. Ruckelshaus, former Dep uty Attorney General, will speak at A&M University Wednesday night at 8:30. Ruckelshaus will be presented as a special attraction of Great Issues at Rudder Center Audi torium. Admission will be free for students with activity cards and $1 for the public. “We realize that Mr. Ruckels haus is coming on the same day as the beginning of SCON A,” said Mark Rankin, Great Issues Vice Chairman. “We have to em phasize to the public that our program is not connected with SCON A and that there will have to be a small admission charge.” Ruckelshaus is probably best known for his refusal to fire Spe cial Prosecutor Archibald Cox up on President Nixon’s request. His position as Deputy Attorney Gen eral lasted only four months. Ruckelshaus served as admin istrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for three years and was then appointed acting di rector of the FBI. He held that post only four months before be ing appointed U. S. Deputy At torney General. College Coordinating Board as a constitutional agency. It now is subject to elimination by a ma jority vote of the legislature. In its final form—subject to change by the full convention— the education article essentially preserves the status quo, includ ing the controversial $680 million Permanent University Fund. In come from that fund would re main the exclusive property of the Texas A&M system and the University of Texas system. But the legislature would be required to match that income with an annual appropriation to be di vided among schools outside the two systems for capital improve ments, including new buildings and library books. A new provision would require the legislature to provide all young Texans equal educational opportunity through high school, with financial aid based on the wealth of the state as a whole, not that of unequally endowed local school districts. In other action Friday, the Legislative Committee showed it preferred leaving lawmakers free to set their own pay. But com mittee members—allowed to vote for multiple options—also formed a small majority in favor of keeping alive the concept of a commission to determine maxi mum pay. Thirteen members voted for letting the constitution remain silent on the pay question, in effect leaving salary decisions to the lawmakers. Eleve»—a ma jority of those present—voted for the salary commission. No final decision was made on legislative pay. A salary commission proposal is before the General Provisions Committee, which deadlocked 8-8 on it. Rep. Bob Maloney, R-Dallas, chairman of the Legislative Com mittee, said his panel would be free to send a salary commission proposal to the floor even if the General Provisions Committee re jects it. Embrey’s Jewelry We Specialize In Agrg-ie Rings. Diamonds Set— Sizing— Reoxidizing— All types watch/jewelry Repair Aggie Charge Accounts 9-5:30 846-5816 MIKE HOUSTON and THE PLUS 2 (Carl Grimes on Drums) NOW APPEARING AT CARL’S PONDEROSA RESTAURANT LOUNGE (by the East By-Pass Entrance) 8 to 12 Monday thru Friday nights 8 to 1 Saturday nights With contemporary sounds and a little country for kicks The YMCA will present six Texas Women’s University stu dents who will discuss how they feel about dating, marriage and A&M. All students are invited to attend the first meeting of the Viewpoint Panel at 8 p. m. Thurs day, Room 301 of the Rudder Tower. MIKE MISTOVICH BUSINESS MACHINES * Royal and SCM Typewriters * Victor, Unicom & Casio Print ing Calculators * Hand Calculators Sales, Service & Rentals 909 S. Main 822-6000 Ski trip The MSC Travel Committee is offering a ski trip during spring break March 8-18. Transportation to South Fork, Colorado, bed and breakfast are offered for $70. An other $75 covers meals, ski equip ment and lift tickets. Only 36 seats are being sold. Sign up in the Student Programs Office or call 845-1515 for further informa tion. Book exchange Approximately 70 books worth the Student Book Exchange Pro- over $200 must be picked up by gram. students between 11 a. m. and 1 p. m. Thursday in the Student Programs Office, Room B. These books and checks valuing about $150 are the remainder of “If the students don’t pick up these books, we’re going to have to sell them,” said John Tyler, Book Exchange Director. Opera preview Two previews of “The Marriage of Figaro” will be presented by members of the Opera and Per forming Arts Society. The first preview of Mozart’s opera is February 14 at 8 p. m. in room 226 of the Memorial Student Center. The second preview is February 24 at 7 p. m. in the Bryan Public Library Auditorium. Mozart’s style and musical characterizations will be illustrat ed by Mrs. Gilbert Plass, Mrs. Zolton Kosztolnyik and Mrs. Bookman Peters to help the opera- goer to appreciate the perform ance. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TOWN HALL SERIES Presents Roy Clark And The Sound Generation G. ROLLIE WHITE COLISEUM FRI., MAR. 1, 1974 — 7:30 P.M. RESERVED SEATS A&M Student and Date $3.00 ea. General Public $5.00 ea. GENERAL ADMISSION A&M Student With Act. Card FREE A&M Student Date $2.50 ea. General Public $3.00 ea. Town Hall Season Tickets Honored Tickets On Sale Now Rudder Center Box Office — 845-2916 Open 9-4 Mon. - Fri. TAMU TOWN HALL YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES Presents The University of Texas Collegium Musicum Mon., Feb. 18, — 8:00 p.m. Rudder Center Theater A&M Student With Act. Card FREE A&M Student Date $1.00 General Public : $2.50 Town Hall Season Tickets Honored NO RESERVED SEATS Tickets Now On Sale Rudder Center Box Office — 845-2916 Open 9-4 Mon. - Fri. CONGRATULATIONS FRANK NOVAK Rookie Of The Year Central Texas Assoc, of Life Underwriters Representing UNIVERSITY KEY DIVISION KENTUCKY CENTRAL LIFE 331 University Dr. 846-8701 “BEAUTIFUL! DAZZLING! GORGEOUS!” .lilll —The New York Times HUROK presents THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY iAU.IT IF MEXICO COMPANY OF 75 Directed and Choreographed by AMALIA HERNANDEZ Rudder Center Auditorium Thursday, March 7, 1974 8 p. m. THIS IS AN OPAS SPECIAL ATTRACTION EVERYONE MUST BUY A TICKET TICKETS $5, $4, $3 At Rudder Center Box Office Monday through Friday, 9 a. m. - 4 p. m. Tele. 845-2916 OPAS is a functioning committee of the Town Hall Committee of Texas A&M University.