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ALLEN Oldsmobile Cadillac SALES - SERVICE “Where satisfaction is standard equipment” 2401 Texas Ave. 823-8002 ‘Altered’ genes Genetics could create energy THE BATTALION Page 3 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1975 * difference!!! PREPARE FOR: MCAT DAT LSAT GRE ATGSB OCAT CPAT FLEX ECFMG NATL MED BOS THOUSANDS HAVE RAISED THEIR SCORES Call: Dallas Cente 214/750-0317 for information re: class location Sfc/nJ&U-R KAPLAN M Over 35 years of experience and success • Small classes • Voluminous horn study materials • Courses that are constantly upda • Make-ups for missed lessons EDUCATIONAL CENTER SP L • '• t- TEST PREPARATION eoalists since iom 1675 EasM6th Street Brooklyn. N Y 112 1212] 336-5300 Branches in Mator U.S. Cities The world energy problem may be solved with the use of genetic engineering, said Dr. Roy Curtiss, in a SCON A XX address Friday. Curtiss outlined the possible use of “altered” germs that could be burned for energy. The scientist also illustrated the use of bacteria to produce food for starving people in under-developed nations. Curtiss emphasized the need for the present temporary moratorium on genetic research because of the EUROP Travel xroup charters Depart JUNE 9 JUNE 20 JULY 7 Depart JUNE 2 JUNE 12 MAY 28 ROUNDTRIP FROM DALLAS/FT. WORTH OR HOUSTON Return JUNE 26 JULY 10 JULY ^4 Return JUNE 19 JUNE 26 JULY 8 NOW YOU CAN TRAVEL ON A MONEY SAVING CHARTER WITHOUT BELONGING TO AN ORGANIZATION. HONG KONG $483 from West Coast (plus S210 optional land arrangements) EXCLUSIVE TEXAS DEPARTURES Depart Return FEBRUARY 24 MARCH 7 JULY 11 JULY 22 NOVEMBER 12 NOVEMBER 23 licitation may be made FOR A BROCHURE "V;; Ifc-C CALL: 713/823 0961 f»StS> or write: MzilW Beverley Braley Tours, Travel P.O. Box 3872 Bryan, Texas 77801 KESAMI SANDWICH SHOPPE WE REALLY DO HAVE THE MOST DELICIOUS SANDWICHES AND SUBS 329 UNIVERSITY DRIVE 846-6428 NORTHGATE ACROSS FROM TAMU PO A. c hafjh 707TEXAS Open Late Thursdays 846*9626 lack of an international agreement on the uses of genetic research. He stated that in a short time sci entists in one country could have the technology to release ‘altered’ germs or bacteria that would cause sterility in females, thus working as a birth control device. Using altered germs, Curtiss said a solution to the energy crisis could be implemented, in a matter of a few years, if the world put its re sources into a program. The bacteria would be “geneti cally engineered to produce cel lulose, the basic material of wood, or alcohol, both highly efficient forms of energy. The bacteria would feed on the solid waste a city produces. The energy source would then be extracted from the bacteria and burned to produce electricity. Curtiss told the audience of 500 that present forms of research could be expanded to provide most of the world’s protein needs for the future. This would be possible by alter ing an easily grown bacteria into a form that would produce casein, a basic protein source extracted from milk. Biohazards of genetic research were also discussed. Presently, Curtiss said, the largest hazard is that a bacteria would be produced that would be highly beneficial to man but hazardous to other animajs. An “altered” germ might also be come highly resistive to present an tibiotics. During a reception held after his presentation, Curtiss said that the present use of antibiotics could be Photo by Kevin Fotorny Roy Curtis III speaks on genetic engineering. \*M*> *•*.*.*.• || WkdletrnMboard^ TODAY AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL EN- GINEERS meets at 7:30 p.m. in Rm. 203 in Zachry. Chris Merven of Heat Research Corp. will speak on “Energy conservation through the use of air preheaters ’. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION will present Dr. Thornton Bradshaw, president of Atlantic Richfield Co., speaking on population growth, energy crisis and needs for capital at 8 p.m. in Rudder Theater. DEPARTMENT OF FOREST SCIENCE sponsors Laird Robinson a Montana smoke jumper with the U.S. Forest Service. He will speak at 3:30 p.m. in room 607 of Rudder Tower and again at 7:30 p.m. in room 601. t 8 p.ii who ference room. All members who want to stay members must attend. HORTICULTURE SOCIETY meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Plant Sciences Building. A&M WHEELMEN meets at 7:30 p.m. in room 230 of the MSC. WEDNESDAY EDCI GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION holds a brown bag seminar at noon in HECC Phase II, room 104. Dr. Athelstan Spilhaus will he featured speaker. BRUSH COUNTRY HOMETOWN CLUB meets at 7:30 p.m. in room 607 of the Rudder Tower. EL PASO HOMETOWN CLUB meets at 7:30 p.m. in room 404 of the Rudder Tower. EAGLE PASS HOMETOWN CLUB meeting at 7 45 p.m. in MSC Student Lounge. AUSTIN HOMETOWN CLUB meeting at 7:30 p. m. in Rm. 127 of Academic Bldg. CEPHEID VARIABLE SCIENCE FICTION/- FANTASY COMMITTEE presents 2001: A Space Odyssey at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. in the Rudder Auditorium. Admission is SI. THURSDAY PENTAGON AREA HOMETOWN CLUB meeting at 7:30 p.m. in room 501 of Rudder Tower. COMMITTEE FOR AWARENESS OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE presents Dr. Roberto Galvan speaking on “Characteristics of Texas, Spanish, and Mexican-American Poetry” at 7:30 p.m. in room 301 of Rudder Tower. CEPHEID VARIABLE SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY COMMITTEE presents 2001: A Space Odyssey at 7:30 and 10:30 p.i the Rudder Auditorium. Admission is $1. .m. in WILLIAMSON COUNTY HOMETOWN CLUB meeting at 7 p.m. in MSC. TAMU VETERANS ORGANIZATION breakfast meeting at 7 a m. in MSC Cafeteria. DEWITT-LAVACA COUNTY HOMETOWN CLUB meeting at 7:15 p.m. in Rm. 229 in the MSC. OCEANOGRAPHY-METEOROLOGY SEMINAR will feature presentation of “Wave Formed Rip ples in Near-Shore Sand” by Dr. John Dingier at 3:30 p.m. in Rm. 112 of Oceanography Bldg. CHEMISTRY SEMINAR M W. Rowe will speak on the “Cosmo-chemical Evolution” at 7:30 p.m. in Rm. 210 of the Oceanography Bldg. Student busted A Krueger Hall resident was by University Police uncovered a charged Feb. 6 with misdemeanor small amount of what appeared to possession of marijuana. be marijuana. Sherry Lynne Knopp, 18, was charged after a search of her room Knopp is free on $250 cash bond. Campus briefs 11 Voter registration opens Voter registration will run Feb. 17-21, 8-5 on the first floor of the MSC and at the shuttle bus stops. Persons having voted in the past three years do not need to reregister. City Council elections are coming up in April. Smoke jumper to speak A Montana smoke jumper with the U.S. Forest Service speaks about his profession today. Part of a lecture series sponsored by the Department of Forest Science, Laird Robinson will speak twice Tuesday. One lecture is at 3:30 p.m. in room 607 of Rudder Tower and the other is at 7:30 p.m. in room 601. AGGIE CINEMA All members genuinely interested in maintaining membership must attend the meeting on Feb. 18, Tuesday at 8:00 pm in the Conference Room of the SPO College ^uaiorTrograni^or Sirls \ Attend the college of your choice. Receive over $500.00 per month during your senior year. * ★ ★ Apply during junior year. Be guaranteed a job. FOR DETAILS CONTACT: LT. BILLIE J. PEASE MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER THURSDAY 20 Feb. 75 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. TODAY'S ARMY....OFFERS YOU MORE. dangerous unless controlled. He added that presently many doctors are using antibiotics without regard to the disease. He blamed patients who fail to return to the doctor for a back-up’ shot needed to kill all the disease- causing germs in their body. The surviving bacteria are then resistant to the antibiotics. When asked about the disposal of America’s biological warfare weapons, Curtiss said, “I am of the belief that all the germ weapons have been destroyed, but some of the toxic chemicals could still be av ailable for use.” ANY STUDENT: WANTT0MAKEAN EASY BUCK??????? Aid us to contact a school class, club, association or individual in your HOMETOWN. AIM: Raise funds or earn money. We are now in production with a brand new novelty with wide appeal to the youth market. At a dollar-a-fund-raising project of “Show and Sell”. By a person has proven our best way for volume distribution. Worthwhile “Finders Fee” or commission arrangement for co-operation. Pat Callahan — A&M Plastic Engraving Office — Western Motel College Station BONANZA EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT STEAK SPECIALS RIB-EYE DINNER 1.69 CHOPPED STEAK DINNER 1.39 iis vholesome Amerii at right neighborly prices. 317 N. College Ave. Good wholesome American food , Mm J “No tipping please. Just leave us with a smile” SENIORS MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARCH 11th March 197 5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY rCBRUARY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 APRIL. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 ( ! ; ft M • : 5 6 7 8 9 10 < w 12 13 14 15 16 17 ST PATRICK'S DAY 18 19 20 21 SPRING BEGINS 22 2J PALM SUNDAY io EASTER 25 26 27 PASSOVER BEGINS 28 GOOD FRIDAY 29 We will have our recruiting representatives on campus March 11th to discuss career opportunities with a multi-billion dollar insurance. Contact the placement office tor an appointment with one of our representatives. □i PROTECTIVE LIFE® IIMSURAIMCE COMPANY MOrVIE OFFICE - BIRIVUIMCH A1V1, ALA BA (VIA Feb. 13, 1975 Home Office: Birmingham, Alabama ( MSC A, Cafeteria New and Better Than Ever. You Will Be Pleased With These Carefully Prepared and Taste Tempting Foods. Each Daily Special Only $1.29 Plus Tax. “Open Daily” Cafeteria: 11 AM to 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM to 7 PM Snack Bar: 7 AM to 10 PM MONDAY EVENING TUESDAY EVENING WEDNESDAY SPECIAL SPECIAL EVENING SPECIAL Salisbury Steak BREADED FISH Chicken Fried Beef with FILET w/TARTAR Steak w/cream Mushroom Gravy SAUCE Cole Slaw Hush Puppies Gravy Whipped Potatoes Whipped Potatoes and Your Choice of Choice of one Choice of one other One Vegetable Rolls and Butter vegetable Vegetable Rolls and Butter Coffee or Tea Tea or Coffee Coffee or Tea “TARP THURSDAY EVENING SPECIAL ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SERVED WITH SPICED MEAT BALLS AND SAUCE Parmesan Cheese - Tossed Green Salad Choice of Salad Dressing - Hot Garlic Bread Tea or Coffee Our meat and fish are processed in Government inspected plants. |BahkAm£ricard| mmm FRIDAY EVENING SPECIAL Mexican Fiesta Dinner Two Cheese and Onion Enchiladas w/chili Mexican Rice Patio Style Pinto Beans Tostadas Coffee or Tea One Corn Bread SATURDAY EVENING SPECIAL “Yankee Pot Roast Texas Style” Tossed Salad Choice of one vegetable Rolls & Butter ‘Duality First” SUNDAY SPECIAL NOON and EVENING ROAST TURKEY DINNER Served with Cranberry Sauce & Crabapple Cornbread Dressing Rolls - Butter - Coffee or Tea Giblet Gravy And your choice of any One vegetable