Page 6 THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1 974 Ags first with radio; now without station By WALTER S. SHERMAN Special to the Batt In November of 1921, a small group of Aggies broadcast the first football game on radio. Texas A&M College was one of the first schools in Texas to have its own campus radio station. Yet, more than 50 years later, Texas A&M University is one of a small group of Texas universities without campus radio stations. This seeming contradiction came about 17 years ago when the Texas A&M , a third generation descen dant of the original campus station. The reasons given at the time for selling the station was that A&M lawyers feared a new federal tax regulation would cause the state to pay taxes on the station. So, A&M has gone without a campus radio station for 17 years, but that may be corrected in the near future. A&M may get another campus radio station. The catch is, how. Radio stations don’t come cheap. In 1957 WTAW sold for $32,257, including its six-month-old all automatic equipment. One must keep in mind that WTAW was a comparatively small, daytime broadcast, AM station with a low power transmitter. The transmitter is generally con sidered to be the most expensive piece of radio gear. The Texas A&M Student Government has been working with a radio station that saves transmitter costs. How? Simple, no transmitter. Student government has been experimenting with TAMU Radio 107.5 FM. The station was set up in September of last year as an interim project until the Senate decides to pay the $10,000-plus for a transmit ter. Student Radio gets around the transmitter costs by being “fed” di rectly into Midwest Video cable lines. The signals originate in a small studio in the back of the Ridgecrest Barbershop. The bar bershop is next door to Midwest Video on Highway 6. The studio is modestly furnished. Egg crates, donated from the Sbisa dining hall refuse wagons line the walls, serving as sound buffers. Two small turntables set on the far leg of the horseshoe shaped desk. “The set up that we’ve got is basi cally an overgrown stereo, says Dave Kirchner, head engineer. Kirchner, his assistant Charlie Gimarc, and the entire staff of disc jockeys are volunteers. Kirchner s college* expenses are partially co vered under the GI Bill. When asked if he would work for free if he didn t have financial backing, he re plied, ‘‘If I had another means of support, sure . . . Would I do it if I were a regular student, working my way through school? I don’t know. The only regularly paid person at Student Radio is station manager Jim James. James says he gets $25 a week and usually puts in about 50 to 60 hours a week. James says his duties encompass everything from selling advertise ments to making sure someone is at the station all the time. He also is working with the student govern ment radio governing board on going open air. James is head staff member and says, “There are so many good peo ple working here, that if I see I can’t do something, one of them can. We have got about the finest staff of people you will find anywhere.” A radio station is only as success ful as its audience is receptive and one of Student Radi'o’s newer DJ’s, Andy Kring, said he got 12 requests and gave away a free album in two hours one night. James contrasted this with KTRU in Houston, Rice University' s open air station. James visited KTRU re cently and in the hour-and-a-half he was diere, only one request was cal led in. Unscrupulous businessmen list hundreds on ‘goose list’ AUSTIN (AP)—About 300 to 350 elderly Texans are on a “goose” or victims list used by unscrupulous insurance salesmen in South Texas, the head of a State Insurance Board task force said Tuesday. Hector DeLeon said at a news conference he could not say for sure how widespread the use of such lists might be. What the lists actually show, he said, are the dates on which hos pitalization policies carried by cer tain old people —- usually between 75 and 85 — expire. The gimmick, he said, is to sell these people one-year policies, changing the coin pan y each year. A salesman’s commission is 80 percent in a policy s first year, so it is to his advantage to switch a customer’s company every year. Agents who use this scheme usu ally fast talk their customers into signing their names on the applica tion forms, DeLeon said. Then the agent fills out the rest, portraying the client as an excellent health risk. But when the policyholder goes to the hospital, the insurance company learns of pre-existing ailments and refuses to pay under a standard pol icy clause, DeLeon said. Insurance commissioner Don Odum said old people victimized by such schemes usually think they are simply renewing their current policies. He said he believed some sales men exchange lists, and added that he had heard of “goose lists since 1959. Board chairman Joe Christie cal led the news conference to say, in effect, that there was nothing new in recent published reports of a crack down, including two felony convic tions, on unscrupulous insurance salesmen in the Cuero area. He re leased a packet of news releases and other documents showing the board had been working on the problem since late August, including crea tion of the task force headed by De- Christie also disclosed that he had detailed board investigator Howard McRae on a full-time basis to help Dist. Atty. Wiley Cheatham of Cuero, who had asked for assistance in handling insurance complaints in that area. Christie stressed that the two men convicted of felonies in connec tion with insurance frauds in the Cuero area were not licensed insur- Leon. Retail sales drop slightly WASHINGTON (AP) — The government reported Tuesday that retail sales dropped last month by 1 percent, despite the approach of the busy holiday shopping season. The Commerce Department computed total retail sales for November at an annual rate of $47.1 billion after adjustment for seasonal variation. The biggest drop came in the durable-goods categoiy, which in cludes automobiles and home ap pliances. Sales of durable goods to taled $13.3 billion, a 3 percent re duction from October and a 6 per cent drop from November a year ago. SOUTHWEST VILLAGE APARTMENTS "ALL NEW FURNISHED - UNFUR NISHED 1 AND 2 BEDROOMS -2 BEDROOM STUDIOS HOTPOINT ALL ELECTRIC KITCH ENS INDIVIDUAL HEATING & AIR CON DITIONING CONTROLS SWIMMING POOL - SAUNA BATH ALL UTILITIES PAID - CABLE TV 846-1931 1101 Southwest Pkwy. College Station COUNTRY STYLE LIVING AT— The Oaks apartments were built for people who insist on the very best A ^ totally unique and exciting way of ^Life is afforded by a completely new Plconcept m garden apartments*—local R’ed on a private wooded lake—coun try living at a convenient location, HWY. 2818 at industrial Park <713) 822-7650. NATIONWIDE OFFICES EMPLOYMENT CANVASING v o^ at LANTa Job Opportunities FOR C/fy A&M Graduates Current fee paid listings registered with the University Placement Office or ... . contact Continental Personnel Service 1706 E. 29th St., Suite F Phone: 823-0927 RESUMES PREPARED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING WILSON’S BARBER SALON for Men & Women Hair styled to order Shags a Specialty 3733 E. 29 846-4431 phone for appointment COUNTRY PLACE APARTMENTS College Main at Gardner NOW LEASING Construction Discount in Effect 846-0515 SPECIAL NOTICE REWEAVING on all types of clothing or up holstered cushions, that may be burned with cigarettes or torn. These damaged places are repaired by weaving like they were made at factory. CLOSED ON SATURDAY PHONE: 823-5524 OR COME TO 2408 Northside Dr. 52tfn “Collectors Square” 60S South Bryan St. Bryan, Texas Antiques, Iron Beds, Wood Stoves. Kerosene Lamps, Tables, Chairs, Pie Sates, Wash Stands, Trunks, Pots, Wood Kegs, Old Bottles, Crocks, Glassware, Old Mine & Railroad Stocks, Old Books, Rocks, Agate, Petrified Wood, Geodes, Crystals, ETC., ETC., ETC. (DON’T TELL EVERYONE) This Place is Collectors Utopia! Come Look, if you don’t find it, we may have it buried under something else in the basement! We sell, buy & trade. Mon. thru Sat. every week. ’The Place With Atmosphere, That Has Items With Experience" WE BUY BOOKS EVERY DAY!! Whether used at A&M or not. Let us huy your hooks and you can rebuy at the price sold within the month. Why Pay More LOU POT’S At Northgate Why Sell for Less NEW NEEDLEWORK SHOP “THE SILVER THIMBLE’ Lobby of Rodeway Inn Bryan Needlepoint and crewel items Sign up for NEEDLEPOINT CLASSES 823-5454 53t4 CM States r I ance agents. DeLeon said amounts paid to ag ents in fraudulent schemes have run as high as $20,(XK) collected from one elderly couple in a year’s time. Christie said he had asked all county and district attorneys, in ef fect, to follow’ Cheatham’s lead but had received only tw'o replies, neither containing any information. Share* expenses with a friend or classmate. Hcnt a storage space from Arnold Brothers Lumber Co. for the holidays 10 x 10. 10 x 20 846-5711 54t3 KMSMXMXMSMSMSMSMXM 1 Service For All Chrysler Corp. Cars Body Work — Painting Free Estimates HALSELL MOTOR COMPANY. INC. Dodire Sales and Service Since 1922 1411 Texas Ave. — 823-8111 67tfn JOB OPPORTUNITIES SPEND THE SUMMER IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NEW MEXICO WORKING AS A CAMP COUNSELOR! Girls apply now: Sharon Daniel, Camp Director Lubbock Council of Camp Fire Girls Box 5630 Lubbock, Texas 79417 4 5f6 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY For employment information at Texas A&M Universit; 1 845-44 ‘oyr throuprh Affirmative Action. uty Call 845-4444 24 hours a da; >rment Oppoi Ac Eqvial Emplo srtu ay nity 406tfn OFFICIAL NOTICE BATTALION CLASSIFIED FOR SALE Uollegre Station—your oldest am pendable store—for parts, repair, or trad< and prices you like. 1972 Yamaha 100 Street motorcy condition, never ridden off-road. 846-5981. cle. 4800, like new Must sell. Bargain. 5413 1966 VYV. Clean, good mileage, 693-4954 after 5. 5412 Back issues of Playboy Magazines. Phone 846-9893 24tfn 7 foot Caldwell weed shredder in good condition, ('all 822-3980 after 5 p in. 5 year old Palomino gelding. Student must sell. Call 693-2504 or 845-2226. Barbara West. 53t4 12 x 60 furnished mobile home. CA. Financing available. .After 5. 846-3336. 53t4 1970 Chevelle 396 SS, maroon and white. 1973 Suzuki TS185. 693-3657 53t3 Furniture, odds and ends. Call 693-4568 after 5. 55t2 1969 VW Sedan. A/C. good mechanical condition, $500 See at the Plant Mart. 846-5689 55t2 1968 Montego, loaded, $8(X). 846-8011. 846-1653.5512 Suzuki hike (71*380, ram air system, 2600 miles, less th.ui 1 year old, excellent condition. Good price, will finance. 822-7511 55t2 FOR SALE OR RENT BELAIR Mobile Home Park T1PUS ol. TV cable, all city 5 minutes from campus Swimmimt pool, TV cable, all city tilities, large lota, from $29.50 822-2326 or 822-2421 Get the Best for Eess FOR RENT 8 2 Bedroom Home in College Station with yard, fireplace, and dining room Within walking distance of TAMU Call for Appointment 823-5469 5016 Glen Oak Mobile Home Park Private, Country Living For Rent: Mobile Homes, Mobile Home Spaces 6 miles from campus on Hwy. 30 Call after 5, 846-18f ATTENTION DECEMBER GRADUATES You may pick up your announcements hejrinninn November 21, at the Student Programs Office. Room 216, Meeting Room A. MSC, 8:00-4:00, Mon.-Fri. EXTRA ANNOUNCEMENTS will K o on sale November 25 at 8:00 on a first come, first serve basis. 47t9 SHAMROCK VILLAGE APTS. one bedroom furnished utilities and cable paid convenient to shopping center 3 miles from TAMU 823-8041 846-3687 Apartipent for rent for 2. $45 a piece, 846-5132. lOtfn room furnished apartments. Beady tor occupancy miles south of campus. Lake for fishing. Washateria on grounds. Country atmosphere. Call I). H. Cain Co., 823-0934 or after 5, 846-3050 or 822-6135. 166tfn I carpi i. din apartment. Including livingroom, bedroom, dining room, kitchen with built-ins, all electric (7 F. ap pliances. No frost 15 cu. ft. refrigerator with icemaker. Wood burning fireplace on Dowling Rd. near the l ui- versity. $160 month plus electricity. 846-8051, 822-5530. 5512 Furnished 1 bedroom duplex, near campus. Quiet neighborhood, married couple only. Available Jan. 1 Furnished and unfurnished apartments, $135 to $145 month. All hills paid. $75 deposit. 5 minutes from cam pus. 822-4498 or 846-1706. 50t7 Official notices must arrive in the Office of Student Publications before deadline of I p. m. of the day preced ing publication. SOSOLIK'S TV & RADIO SERVICE INC. Zenith Sales and Services TV Rental 713 S. MAIN BRYAN 822-2133 SOUTHGATE VILLAGE APARTMENTS Family size apartments with lots of closet space. Individually controlled refrigerated air. Cable TV connections. Complete laundry facilities. ALL UTILITIES PAID One, two, three & four bedroom apart ments from $104.00. Some available now. Married students welcome. 134 Luther (off old hwy. 6 so., C. S.) Rental Office 846-3702 JNESDA FOR RENT WORK WANTED Bring: your bikes to White's Auto Store, College Station—your oldest and most de trade 230tfn 9‘ fiberglass boat with 2 swivel seats, $75. 693-2992. 5115 1971, 12 x 54, one bedroom, furnished, $3000, owner will finance. For information call David at 512-863-2161 collect. 5413 Garrett metal mineral detector, $180. Call 846-2524 . 54t3 1972 Contempori, 14x48, 2 bedroom, I bath, carpet, CM, air, washer, near campus $4 200. Call TRAVIS HOUSE APTS. Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom Furnished or unfurnished All utilities paid Swimming pools 2 laundries Play yard Shuttle bus service From $155 505 Hwy. 30 846-6111 40tfn Full time typing. Symbols. Call 823*7723. Typing done, reasonable rates. Can do theses and dis sedations. Mrs Whitmore. 693-4483. 291tfc Typing. Experienced, fast, accurate. All kinds 822-0544 23)tfc Chuich custodian, weekends only Satimby8-12.SiDF da> 7-12.30 and 5-9. Bry an First United .Methoisi Church Call 822 1324 lor details. 51ft SI Men or women, full or p4rt time, $2 hour start. No ex perience necessary. Honrfc arranged to suit you. Put time 10-3 or 5-10 weekends. Apply in person to nun- agrr We also need management trainees. Salary open Apply in person to owner. Wluitaburger, BryanorCS. 4096 HELP WANTED BROADMOOR APTS. 2 Bedroom, 1 hath, central air & heat, panelled, carpeted & draped, close to school. University Shopping Center, & Medical Center, $155. unfurnished. $175 furnished. All hills paid including cable. 1503 Broadmoor 846-1297 or 846-2737 RN needed full time on 11 to 7 shift. Shift dif ferential plus mileage. Call or come to Grimes Memo rial Hospital 210 S. Judson St. Navasota, Texas 77868 or 825-6585. Ask for Mrs. Winkelmann Director of Nurses or Mr. Fraley Ad ministrator. SOStfi 1 bedroom lunushetl home Room lor hoim*\ $85 Jucoh Beal Agency. 823-5469. 46tlJ Kuril money now or Ix’tweci e Qill H46-738I. 2 bedroom (urtiished ami iioloruixhed apaitmeiitx CA-CII, Northgute, 512 First St No pets (-all collect 825*2761 Navasota. 5413 ROOMMATE WANTED Efficiency apartments, $85 Bills paid, limnsheil Con tact Dux id Beal 822*4518 54tfn Need roommate lor spring. Plantation Oak.v 603*2761 5 2 bedroom apartments, $90. Brxan Appliances fur nished J.u oh Beal Agency, 623-5460 54tfn PETS Deluxe mobile* home (.Vntral air and heat. 3 l»e*drooiii. 2 baths 9in luniish«*tl 4|kirtiitent All bills paid Anne Heal tv, 822-6571 52H5 WANTED WORK WANTED Nr-«*d ti«lr lot |M-(ligi«‘r kitten to Mobile or MontpM Alabama Will pax a tr.uis|ior1ati(xi durge. Ciil Ml Snyder N-Uv64 IS weekdays. Stt BRAZOS VALLEY FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM has the following job openings: Community Educator Clinic Director RN Clinic Nurse LVN Record Clerk, experience preferred for further information and applica tions, please come by 308 W. 28th, Bryan. 52t4 Hide to Chicago for Christinas 846-9371. Need Cotton Boxxl tickets. 8451966. Need Cotton Bowl tickets. Ask S46-4795 alter 6. 693-3313 Persons to take op lease. 2 Ivedn tion Oaks, \pt 790 Will |v 603 3149 ROOM FOR RENT V' Men on lx 822-4301 or 822-5235. Double room xvith bath. 9100 mouth, singh*room,$7t Furnished. CA. CH, carpeted, all hills paid, dost to 845-2124. 5M campus. 846-0454 • AVON Needs part-time help in this area. Call 816-8224 SCtltfn LOST Silxei ladies watch, Bonfire. Imcril* HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 24 HOUR SECURITY ALL UTILITIES PAID COVERED PARKING ALLELECTRIC APPLIANCES t Snack Bar & Billards NOW OPENING PHASEIII & . IV APARTMENTS STARTING AT $149 8, UP I 2 3 BEDROOMS 846-8561 FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED ' APARTMENTS Office open 9-6, Sunday 2-5. Will show Apts, after hours by appointment. 1201 HWY 30 COLLEGE STATION