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THE BATTALION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1974
Listen up
Student condemns hearsay
Editor:
I am a member of the Aggie
Players and I would like to thank
you for your support.
I’m referring to your editorial on
October 1. I feel that Dean Maxwell
should have read the play before
making any decisions. It is difficult
to pass judgement on something
one knows nothing about. In mak
ing a decision, one should also not
depend on hearsay or the words of
one or two students.
I have come to know Dr. Joy and I
feel that he would not intentionally
do anything that would offend any
one at TAMU. We are all adults and
if we have never heard the word sex
before or know what it is, then we
must be pretty much behind the
times.
Dr. Joy is an intelligent man and
he had his reasons for choosing
Marat/Sade. As he has previously
stated, it was not an easy decision.
After reading the play I can under
stand why.
I hope certain people have
learned from this experience. I
know I have learned some things.
Nancy Hansel ’78
Caution needed
Editor:
Because of an incident that occur
red last week, I have been observ
ing the driving habits displayed in
the parking lots of the university
owned College Avenue apartments.
I have seen people turn into the
lots without slowing down or check
ing to see if anyone might be coming
out. Many drivers “speed” around
the lots without watching for cars
backing out of parking spaces. And
this problem is complicated by
those who don’t look behind them
when backing out of their spaces.
I, myself, have almost been hit in
two incidences mentioned above
and my bike was hit by a man who
backed out without looking. Fortu
nately, the man is going to pay half
the damages to my bike. But, how
do you pay half the damages when
someone’s only means of transporta
tion is out of commission? Or worse
yet, how do you pay half the dam
ages when someone’s child is in-
juried?
1 realize that the parking lots
around the apartments were built
for parking first and safety last, but I
feel that the students who live in
this area should attempt to make up
for the lacking safety features. It
doesn’t take that much time to pay a
little more attention to how you are
( Editorial )
Games judges play
The Brazos Valley Development Council dis
tributes public funds for the seven-county Brazos
Valley area. In fiscal 1973 it channeled about $18
million dollars into local planning and development
projects in law enforcement, transportation,
economic development and public health.
As any body which distributes public funds and
is supported through public funds, it should be
accountable for exactly why and how those funds are
spent.
Sept. 5, the BVDC awarded a contract in
closed session. Brazos County Judge William R.
Vance, legal adviser to the BVDC, admitted the
meeting was illegal and said, “I have reservations as
to the binding nature of the vote taken. ”
An insight into the reasoning of the BVDC was
offered when District Judge W. C. Davis, chairman
of the BVDC board, said that the BVDC had hired
an employe and did not let a contract; therefore, the
closed meeting was legal.
By Judge Davis’ reasoning, the university
merely hires an employe when it contracts con
struction companies, the state merely hires an emp
loye when it contracts engineers to build roads and
the defense department merely hires an employe
when it contracts an airline company to build a fleet
of fighters.
But, Davis said, “If there’s any question about
it, we want to do it over. We don’t want anybody to
question the motives or methods of this council.
Oct. 3, the BVDC, in open session, reaffirmed
its action: Southwest Research Institute of San
Antonio was awarded a contract to look into the
Brazos County emergency medical system for
$17,871. South/West Planning Associates of Bryan
entered a competing bid of $9,500.
Consider the two bids: one is from a local firm
which will finish the job in 80 man-days for $9,500;
the other is from a firm 170 miles away which will
spend 60 per cent of 90 man-days in Brazos County
for $17,871.
Judge Vance moved that the contract be
awarded to the Bryan firm on the basis of cost and
availability. No one offered a supporting argument
for the San Antonio firm. Rev. Dolphus Jones of
Burleson County seconded Vance’s motion, but he
was Vance’s only supporter and the San Antonio
firm got the contract at an extra cost of $8,000.
“We don’t want anyone to question the mo
tives or methods of this council,’’ said Davis. But
when a council responsible for distributing public
funds awards a contract in closed session (with four
judges present); when the chairman of that council
says it was merely hiring an employe (through sea
led bids); when the body reconvenes in open ses
sion and awards the contract to the illogical choice;
and when the reason for spending an extra $8,000 of
public funds is not explained—everyone should
question both the motives and methods of that
council.
Cbe Battalion
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driving in these areas, but it makes a
lot more sense.
Deborah Caldeira, ’75
tent of infringing on personal rights.
Everyone is in need of privacy.
Privacy lost
Editor:
I find it terribly disturbing that
Betty Ford should be receiving such
publicity about her breast cancer.
I realize that being the new First
Lady does not involve secrecy.
However, such “advertisement” as
she has recently had goes to the ex-
People are naturally curious and
will look at her with wonder and
think (or possibly say) “It does look
like the real one!”
Being the wife of the President of
the United States is a respectable
position and should be viewed as
such. I believe a small article on
Mrs. Ford’s condition would have
been more than adequate.
Kay McMullan
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ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES
In Cooperation with
Texas A&M University Town Hall
Announces the 1974-75 Rotary Community Series of outstanding entertainment events. Enjoy all fourol
the wonderful performances for only $19.75 — the price of a season ticket.
DON JUAN IN HELL
Oct. 30, 1974, 8:00 pm
Bryan Civic Auditorium
TAMU Student $2.50
Public $5.50
DON JUAN IN HELL is a brilliant satire written 70 years ago by George Bernard
Shaw which has amazingly foretold the human predicament in today’s lifestyle.
The widely celebrated case consists of Ricardo Montalban, Myrna Loy, Edward
Mulhare, and Kurt Kaszner, each an outstanding veteran of stage and screen.
These brilliant performers, combined with Shaw’s acid wit promise an evening
well spent.
THE HAPPY JAZZ BAND
Feb. 24, 1975, 8:00 pm
Bryan Civic Auditorium
TAMU Student $2.50
Public
.$5.00
Since their formation in the early 60’s THE HAPPY JAZZ BAND has come to be
a measuring stick for their contemporaries. Operating from “The Landing,” the
river front nightclub started by the San Antonio based group, they have enter
tained listeners from the White House to Mexico City. Their enthusiasm ema
nates from every note they play and you’ll find that .enthusiasm contagious.
MOVE OVER MRS. MARKHAM
TAMU Student.
Public
Nov. 19, 1974, 8:00 pm
Bryan Civic Auditorium
.$2.5!
.$5,5!
Bryan Civic Auditorium will come alive with laughter when the award winniis
performer, Julia Meade, comes to star in the pre-Broadway tour of MOVEOVEf
MRS. MARKHAM. The poised and talented Mrs. Meade has to her credits,film
like PILLOW TALK, TAMMY, TELL ME TRUE, and ZOTZ. In MOVE OVEf
MRS. MARKHAM, the hilarious complications begin with a series of ilia
rendezvous centered around the Markham’s apartment. One London c*
wrote, “A riot, laughter hit of the year.” Don’t miss it!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Mar. 10, 1975, 8:00 pm
Rudder Center Auditorium
TAMU Student.
Public
.$3.1
.$6.5
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, one of the world’s most acclaimed musicals, stains
as a masterpiece. This is a show that audiences never tire of seeing andnoi
once more, they will have the magical opportunity to be taken back into timewf
Tevye and his family to the village of Anatevka and hear once more
unforgettable musical score.
Don’t Wait, Reserve Your Seats Today!
The First Show is October 30
1974-74 Rotary Series Order
Mail or Deliver to:
ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES
MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER BOX OFFICE
FIRST FLOOR — RUDDER CONFERENCE TOWER
P.O. BOX 5718
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77844
I wish to purchase season tickets for the 1974-75 series. Would prefer seats in
AREA (see diagram)
Enclosed is L
Jor purchase of-
-season tickets at $19.75 each.
For more information, call the Memorial Student Center Box Office at 845-2916. Deadline for
season ticket orders is October 24, 1974.
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