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; United States may provide missiles for Israeli defense THE BATTALION Page 3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1975 Associated Press WASHINGTON — The United States may give Israel a battlefield missile system capable of delivering strikes upon Cairo, the Aswan Dam and nearly every major target in Syria and Jordan. Secretary of State Henry A. Kis singer confirmed at a news confer ence in Cincinnati that the ad ministration has “agreed to study’ whether to supply Pershing missiles to the Jewish state. In Washington, Israeli Defense Minister Shimon Peres said at a Na tional Press Club appearance that his government is willing to promise not to put nuclear warheads on the missiles. “If you want to, we shall give such a guarantee,” Peres said. Only the Pershing delivery sys tem would be involved in the prop osed program. There has been con stant speculation that the Israelis have developed their own nuclear weapons. Israel’s government has neither confirmed nor denied it. Kissinger returned to Washington at mid-afternoon. Other sources in the Capital con firmed that the Pershing would be capable of reaching most of the major targets within the boundaries of Israel’s hostile neighbors. Meanwhile Wednesday, Con gress withdrew its barriers to the sale of 500 Hawk anti-aircraft mis siles to Jordan. A resolution against that deal died in a House commit tee, and in the Senate, Republican Clifford P. Case of New Jersey said he and other opponents were now satisfied with President Ford’s as surance that Jordan would use the missiles only for defensive pur poses. Shortly after those develop ments, Undersecretary of State Joseph Sisco told reporters that “We will go ahead with the sale. Case referred to a letter from Ford to the Congress that the 14 missile batteries would be placed at fixed sites as “defensive and non- mobile anti-aircraft weapons.” In addition to the $26 million sale, the deal includes “training ap propriate to non-mobile weapons. Ford wrote. Kissinger insisted at his news con ference that “There is not a com mitment to give the Pershing mis siles to Israel. A day earlier, President Ford told reporters only that the Pershings MR CfiRE FOR NBIKNDW01AE' were on Israel s “shopping list. But U.S. and diplomatic sources said a memorandum of understand ing reached between Kissinger and Israel during the secretary’s Middle East shuttle last month provided for giving “a positive response” to Is rael’s requests for the Perphing, new F16 fighter planes and other weapons. Kissinger did not specifically deny that, saying instead that the United States has not yet “agreed to supply” the missiles. The United States now deploys more than 250 of the ground-to- ground missiles in NATO countries. They are equipped with nuclear warheads at least three times as powerful as the atomic bomb drop ped on Hiroshima in 1945. Minister Shimon Peres is in Washington to discuss the arms aid, part of an over-all U.S. assistance program of about $2.3 billion for the Jerusalem government. Kissinger indicated a decision on the Pershings and other weapons will follow the talks with Peres and subsequent technical studies. wwfcsmr shop 'HE VAKsrnr shop the Y/^nr shop W VAPSTf SHOP 313 UNIVERSITY DR NOKTHGATC 8H6-740I Associated Press MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — “It was just a nice party, ” said one of the officers’ wives present at a fete where four U.S. Navy officers clad only in their skivvies popped out of a cake. The gathering at Moffett Field Naval Air Station occurred three days before it was reported that the Navy had reprimanded and re moved from command the skipper of the submarine USS Finback for permitting a topless go-go dancer to perform on the deck of his ship. But there’s no comparison bet ween the two events, according to Moffett information officer John Shackelton, who said Wednesday that the ladies’ party at Moffett, cal led a “doe party” by its organizers, elicited no reprimand. The ladies also were served by topless waiters — four volunteer of ficers — and were entertained by a professional male dancer and come dian. Shackelton stressed that there was never any attempt to cover up the party, which occurred Sept. 4, McKnight opposes revisions Associated Press AUSTIN — A new constitution would produce unprecedented new taxes and a full-time legislature with enormous power. Sen. Peyton McKnight, D-Tyler, told members of the Associated General Contrac tors Wednesday. McKnight, chairman of Citizens to preserve the Texas Constitution, said that just this year the legisla ture went through a billion dollar surplus like it was branch water. “God knows what future legisla tures will do if they are given the full powers outlined in this so-called constitution. ” He said the legislative article in the proposed document was “rigged to transfer powers now held by the people to the legislature . . . Legis lative pay and expense allowances, now set by the people, would be set by the lawmaker themselves, sub ject only to a maximum negotiated annually by a politically appointed nine-member commission. INTERSTATE 7^^ FRI 8:10, 9:50 s AT. & SUN. AT 3:10, 4:50 ALSO ALLEN DIANE KEATON LOVE and DEATH” A JACK ROLLINS-CHARLES H. J0FFE PRODUCTION Produced by CHARLES H. J0FFE Written and Directed by WOODY ALLEN United Artists PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED L» TTTTTT T TIT IItttiixxIX and was reported by local media Wednesday. “The ladies who attended couldn’t figure out what the fuss is about, Shackelton said. “Everyone was modestly attired. There was no thing untoward. You see far more at a public beach. This is one of the straightest bases in the world.” The party, organized by Phyllis Hedges, wife of the commanding of ficer, was highlighted by four offic ers who volunteered to take turns leaping out of a cake made of chic ken wire and crepe paper. The men, who preferred to remain uniden tified, wore “brief but modest” shorts, observers said. “It was just a lot of fun for those who were there,” said Nancy Far rar, wife of a Moffett officer. “It’s being blown up out of proportion. There was nothing crude, the men were all just topless. There is no parallel to the submarine incident. Mrs. Farrar said the party was meant to be a spoof of a stag party, and similar parties have been held on the base in past years. Navy Comdr. Connelly Steven son was relieved of his command last month for allowing topless dancer Cat Futch to perform for the crew as the Finback sailed out of Fort Canaveral, Fla. He reportedly is trying to convince the Navy that the offense was not serious enough to justify the loss of his command. HHIiNEI SCONA will meet at 5 p.m. in room 510 of the Rudder Tower. Travel Committee will meet at 5 p.m. in room 216MSC. Bonfire Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in room 308 of the Rudder Tower. Cepheid Variable will meet at 7 p.m. in room 701 of the Rudder Tower. Outdoor Recreation Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. in room 404 of the Rudder Tower. Pentagon Area Hometown Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in room 502 of the Rudder Tower. Women’s Awareness will meet at 7:30 p.m. in room 510 of the Rudder Tower. Students for Responsible Expression will meet at 7:45 p.m. in room 305 A&B, Rudder Tower. Eagle Pass Hometown Club will meet at 8 p.m. in room 216 L ol the MSC. Judicial Board will meet at 8 p.m. in room 216 of the MSC. The Veterans Club will meet at 8 p.m. in room 302 of the Rudder Tower. The Horseman’s Association will meet Thursday in the Horse Center, just past the rodeo arena on Jersey at 7 p.m. Isshinryu Karate Club will meet Thursday in room 256 of G. Rollie White Coliseum. Beginners should come at 6:30 p.m. Ad vanced members should come at 8 p.m. Aggie Players will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Forum. Agricultural Economics reception will be in room 610 of the Rudder Tower at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Free U. courses to be offered include: Aerobic Dance — Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Room 226 of the MSC. Powderpuff Automobile Economy — Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room 101 of the Mechanical Engineering Shop Building. The Baha’i Faith — Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 402 of the Rudder Tower. Firearms — Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 228 of the MSC. Hebrew — Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 402 of the Rudder Tower. Human Sexuality — Monday at 7 p.m. in Room 504 of the Rudder Tower. Investment Counseling—Sep. 22, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18 at a place to be announced. Library Techniques Workshop — Thursday at 7 p.m. in the A&M Library. Outdoor Skills — Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 502 of the Rudder Tower. Radio — Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 223, Zachry Engineering Center. The Revelation — beginning Monday at 8:30 in Room 504 of the Rudder Tower. Science Fiction Writing — Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room 502 of the Rudder Tower. Self Defense for Men and Women — Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 261 of G. Rollie White Coliseum. Spiritual Awareness and Meditation — Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 504 of the Rudder Tower. First Aid — Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at a place to be announced. Guitar — time and place to be announced. Basic Photographic Techniques — 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 p.m. at a place to be announced. Advanced Photographic Techniques — 2nd and 4th Mondays at a place to be announced. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TOWN HALL YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES PRESENTS ROBERTO DE GAETANE0 BRILLIANT YOUNG PIANIST WORKSHOP - 8:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 29, 1975 RECITAL - 8:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 30, 1975 GENERAL PUBLIC A&M STUDENT/DATE NON-STUDENT DATE MSC BALLROOM MSC BALLROOM $2.50 FREE/ID AND ACTIVITY CARD $1.00 TICKETS AND INFORMATION, MSC BOX OFFICE, FIRST FLOOR RUD DER TOWER 9-4 MONDAY-FRIDAY 845-2916. Mmm ... Good! Chili! The Sixth Republic of Texas Chilympiad and State Chili Cook off begins today in San Marcos and will climax Sunday. Johnny Rodriquez, the first Mexican-American to gain fame in country music, will open the Chilympiad tonight with a dance in the Hays County Civic Center. The State Collegiate Chili Cook off begins Friday. Faron Young, a long-time veteran of the country and western world, will entertain in concert at the Friday night Chili Dance. The Chili Parade will lead off the day on Saturday. The State Chili Cook-off will also be held Saturday with judging in the afternoon. Also scheduled Saturday is the Sixth Annual Arts and Crafts Show and the Old Fiddlers Contest. Saturday night, Roy Head will perform for the chili fans. On Sunday, the State Junior Chili Cook-off will be held after an air show by the Central Texas Wing of the Confederate Air Force. Bobby Bare will close out the fes tivities Sunday night at the fourth Big Chili Dance. Plenty of commercial “Cowboy Chili” will be on hand to feed the expected crowd of 150,000 at the four-day affair. Officers’ wives feature four Navy topless waiters Town Hall Special Attraction ,nto m/c circ * e presents The Captain and Tennille plus Kip Addotta Saturday, 4 Oct. 75~Rudder Auditorium 8:00 p.m. A&M Student/Date General Public Zone 1 $4.50 $5.50 Zone 2 $4.00 $5.00 Zone 3 $3.00 $4.00 Everyone Must Buy a Ticket Tickets are available at the MSC Box Office, FirstFloor, Rudder Tower, 9-4 Monday-Triday. Sorry, No Camera or Recording Equipment Allowed TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ^ TOWN HALLS ALL NEW 'tep cifc!e UNIVERSITY VARIETY SERIES PRESENTS THE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND THE TRADITIONAL JAZZ BAND DIRECT FROM NEW ORLEANS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 1975 RUDDER AUDITORIUM GENERAL PUBLIC $5.50 A&M STUDENT/DATE $3.00 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MSC BOX OFFICE. FIRST FLOOR RUDDER TOWER. 9-4. MONDAY- FRIDAY. 845-2916. SORRY, NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING EQUIPMENT WILL BE ALLOWED. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TOWN HALL SERIES IN COOPERATION WITH BLACK AWARENESS COMMITTEE PRESENTS MANDRILL AND THE HUES CORPORATION FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 1975 G. ROLLIE WHITE COLISEUM RESERVED SEAT $4.00 - 4.50 $4.00 - 4.50 $6.00 - 6.50 GENERAL ADMISSION A&M STUDENT Free with ticket NON STUDENT DATE 3.00 GENERAL PUBLIC 4.00 A MAXIMUM OF FOUR GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS MAY BE OBTAINED BY PRESENTATION OF AN I.D. AND ACTIVITY CARD FOR EACH TICKET REQUESTED. A&M STUDENT PRIORITY PERIOD EXTENDS FROM SEP TEMBER 8 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12. GENERAL TICKET SALES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MSG BOX OFFICE, FIRST FLOOR RUDDER TOWER 9-4 MONDAY-FRIDAY 845-2916. SORRY, NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING EQUIPMENT WILL BE ALLOWED. /tep Into the m/c circle Aggie Cinema Popular Film Series presents THE STING % Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Sept. 18,19 & 20 8 pm Sat. Matinee 2 pm /tep Into the m/c circle Rudder Theater ^ Adm. $1.00 PG G? Advance Tickets at MSC Box Office 1st floor Rudder Tower