Page 4 THE BATTALION
THURSDAY, OCT. 30, 1975
Small cars
Drivers safer
Texan considers
Ombudsman
Recent figures that show small
cars are involved in fewer accidents
need qualifying, said a University
researcher Friday.
Dr. Don Ivey, head of the Texas
Transportation Institute Safety Di
vision, said, “The implication is that
smaller cars are safer — the oppo
site is true. What it means is that
small car drivers are safer drivers
than those in big cars.
“In many two and three car
families a big car is used on highway
trips because they know the big car
is inherently safer and more com
fortable on longer drives,” Dr. Ivey
explained.
“Since there is a high correlation
between high speed and accidents
with fatalities and serious injuries,
these usually occur on rural high
ways rather than in urban driving,”
he went on. “As a result, it’s more
likely to be a big car.
“Also there is probably a relation
ship between the vehicle size and
how fast a person will choose to go, ”
Ivey pointed out. “In a larger car,
you don’t feel you’re driving so fast.
And larger cars are capable of higher
speeds than smaller cars which are
comparatively underpowered.
“It was revealed at the Third In
ternational Congress on Automo
tive Safety that in accidents it is
more often the driver of the larger
vehicle that is at fault,’ he said.
“This would indicate one of two
things, ’ Ivey continued. “One,
drivers of large cars feel more sec
ure and take less care to avoid acci
dents, or two, the average age is
greater and the value less for the
larger cars.
“The smaller car is a product of a
comparatively recent manifestation
of buyer demand,” he declared.“As
a result, the owner of the newer,
more valuable small car would be
more careful to avoid accidents.
“Another factor is that the aver
age age of the small-vehicle owner is
about 26, while the average is
higher for the big car driver,” Ivey
said.
“Younger drivers are probably
physically more capable of approp
riate evasive maneuvers even
though there is a high incidence of
accidents among young males,” he
noted. “But it may be that the young
group buying compacts and sub
compacts is of a different personality
from the young driver that tradi
tionally pushes up insurance rates
for this young group.,
“Yet another reason for fewer
fatal and serious injuries in small-car
accidents is the higher incidence of
seat belt use in the smaller cars,”
Ivey went on. “This again, I think, is
a product of the age groups in
volved.
“The younger members of society
have been subjected to high levels
of seat belt use propaganda at an
early age, he said. “The older
group is more content staying with
driving patterns they’ve been used
to. ”
Ross
guard
named
Seventy-two juniors were in
ducted Oct. 23 into the Ross Volun
teers.
“Gen. Ross was a statesman, a
fine soldier and a great gentleman,”
commented Frank Litterst. “You
are dedicated to his memory, and
don’t you forget it.
Installation of junior class rep
resentatives in the elite military
company of the Corps of Cadets was
witnessed by Texas A&M President
and Mrs. Jack Williams, Dr. John
Koldus, vice president for student
services, Mrs. James Earl Rudder,
and other university officials.
New RVs are Larry Adian of Coleman;
Kevin Bark, San Angelo; Dave Borsack, Jeff
Brown, Glenn Francis, Terrel Guice, John
Hampton, Robert Harvey, Jerry Krenek, Paul
Lonquist, Dennis O'Driscoll, Glenn Sal-
tamachia and Authur Yendrey, Houston.
Also, Todd Bradley, Garland; Kyle Bras
well, Angleton; Arthur Braun, Georgetown;
Steve Burch and Greg McCray, Euless; Chris
Burkard, Annandale, Va.; Floyd Carpenter,
Spring; Cary Vanderberry, Del Valle; Mark
Conway, Tyler; James Curley, Hawthorne, N.
Y.; Alan Day, Brownwood; Larry Feder,
LaMarque.
Plus, Rick Floeck and Phillip Hitch,
Abilene; Gordon Fort, Rhodesia, Africa;
Henry Franke, Copperas Cove; Steve God
dard, Kingsville; Rob Gottlich, Dunwoody,
Ga.; Chuck Harman, Richmond; Pat Harri-
gan. Corpus Christi; Jimmy Heck, Midland;
Leonard Hruzek, El Campo; Bill Ibbotson,
Mission.
In addition, Rick Ingenloff, Steve Jimmer-
son, Pat Love, Steve Lundgren, Buddy
Olivarri and Dean Williams, San Antonio;
Eric Johnson, Beaumont; Dan Kaspar, Shiner;
Harold Knoll, Blanco; Morris Libson, Piedras
Negras, Mexico; Paul Lombardino, Liberty;
James Lowe, Hubbard; Paul Michalka and
Hendrik Sigtenhorst, Waco.
Also, Jody Mickler, Haskell; Pat Miller, Al
vin; Terry Moran, Biloxi, Miss.; Larry Norris,
Dublin; Mike Outlaw, Moore; Don Perkins,
Dallas; David Pollock, Sweeny; Albert Pur
nell, Marshall; John Riddles, Pearland; Tom
Sanders, Nacogdoches; Steve Schroder, Col
umbus AFB, Miss.
And, Rob Spiller, Eden; RochieTschirhart,
Doraville, Ga.; Mike Tucker, Universal City;
Robbie Tucker, Clyde; Scott Turner, Ar
lington; Rick Wall, Carthage; Kenny
Weynand, Hondo; Willy Wilson, El Paso;
Billy Wimberly, Muleshoe, and Ronald Yeas-
ley, Irving.
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AUSTIN (AP) — Ten University
of Texas students have organized sui
informal committee to try to devise
a means of complaining in student
newspaper about the paper’s
policies.
“The system as it now stands of
fers no outlet for criticism other
than those under control by the
editor,” said a statement from
Danny Malone, chairman of the
Committee for an Ombudsman on
the Daily Texan.
Malone said the Ombudsman
would have space on a regular basis!
in the Texan to provide readers with
“constructive criticism of Texan
editorial policy and news treat
ment.”
He said the group will present its
proposal to the next meeting of the
Texas Student Publications board.
Doctor’s bag
By Dr. Claude Goswick
Doctor’s Bag is a service for students at A&M. Ques
tions should be sent to Sandy Russo at the Battalion and
will be answered by Dr. Claude Goswick, director of the
University Health Center.
Q. I’ve noticed that many new people to the Bryan-
College Station area are having problems with allergies
and hay fever. Is this area particularly bad for people
with allergies? Will their problems last all year? What
can be done for allergies? Do any of the over-the-counter
drugs work?
A. The Bryan-College Station area is probably no
worse for people with allergies than most other areas. All
have their particular “allergic” problems. Allergic man
ifestations are usually seasonal, showing up when the air is
particularly laden with pollens (grasses, weeds, trees,
flowers, etc.) mostly in the spring and fall seasons. They
usually are diminished when cool weather comes and
virtually disappear after the first freeze. Many sufferers
from allergies take hyposensitization injections (minute
quantities of particular allergens given over a long period
of time) in order to build up a certain tolerance to pollens,
etc. Antihistimines do help; thus some of the over-the-
counter drugs are useful.
Q. Why the long wait to see the doctor at the health
center? How many patients do you treat each day? How
many doctors work at the health center?
A. A very unfortunate situation has developed at the
Health Center: between 400 and 500 (some days more)
students are seen every day. With only four physicians to
treat these patients, it is impossible to avoid a waiting
period (up to two hours in some cases). This situation is
regrettable and hopefully will be somewhat remedied
when a new staff physician comes to work in January.
Until then, the staff at the Health Center asks students to
bear with them as they attempt to provide the best service
possible under such circumstances. When possible, stu
dents should sign in to be seen in the cold clinic or the
treatment room where the visit is not so long.
Q. What’s the cold clinic?
A. The cold clinic at the Health Center serves a very
useful purpose. Students with uncomplicated cold
symptoms may be seen and treated (primarily with over-
the-counter drugs) by RNs. Since most of the examina
tions are relatively simple, specific, or quickly made, the
waiting period is much shorter. If the examining nurse
finds any complications such as fever, need for antibiotics,
etc., she refers the student to a physician. The cold clinic
takes a load off the regular clinic, allowing both to operate
more efficiently.
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AGGIELAND 76
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DEADLINES
NOVEMBER 10 is the LAST DAY TO BUY PAGES in the
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DEADLINE
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ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES. Oneand^
room furnished apartments. Ready for occupanc)
miles south of campus. Lake for fishing. Washattm
grounds. Country atmosphere. Call D. R CainO
823-0934 or after 5, 846-3059 or 822-6135.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
FOR SALE OR RENT
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND
RECORDS
To be eligible to purchase the Texas A&M ring, an
undergraduate student must have at least one year in
residence and credit for at least ninety-two (92) semester
hours. A year in residence may consist of the Fall and
Spring semesters or one of the above and a full Summer
session (both the first and second terms). The hours
passed at the preliminary grade report jieriod on Oc
tober 22, 1975 may be used in satisfying this ninety-two
hour requirement. Students qualifying under this regu
lation should leave their names with the ring clerk, room
seven, Richard Coke Building. This shotikl l>e done
prior to October 22nd in order for all records to l>e
checked to determine ring eligibility. Students already
having ninety-two (92) completed hours on record may
order at any time. Regular orders are mailed once a
month. Graduate students are eligible to order with
proof (receipt) that they have filed for graduation.
Orders for mid-semester will be taken b> the ring clerk
starting October 23rd, 1975, and will continue until
December 2, 1975. Students not placing their orders
during this |>eriod may order idler final grades are re
leased. All rings must l>e paid for in full when the order is
placed. Students will save time if they will bring grade
reports along when ready to order. Students who base
^failed to leave their names in advance will Ik? asked to
return later to allow time for records to Ik? checked
The rings are due to arrive at the Registrar's Office on
January 28, 1976.
All rings ordered, regardless of whether on October 23,
1975 or December 2, 1975, will arrive at the same time.
Hie ring clerk is on duty from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1
p.m. to 5 p.m. of each week, Monday through Friday.
However, in order for records to be checked, orders
must be placed prior to 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
We hope this information will behe)|>ful and extend our
congratulations.
Edwin H. Cooper, Dean
Admissions and Records
BELAIR
Mobile Home Park
5 minutes from campus
Swimminpr pool, TV cable, all city
utilities, large lota. • >.
822-2326 or 822-2421
Get the Best for Less 3ittli
HELP WANTED
Has the following openings:
Typists
Receptionist
Secretaries
Executive Secretaries
Bookkec|>ers
Managers
Salesmen - salary plus commission
Carpenters
Mechanics
AND OF COURSE:
Numerous other positions
822-7308
2008 Texas Ave.
Plantation Shopping Center
Ring Clerk
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Call 845-2611
SPECIAL NOTICE
TUNE-UPS & MINOR REPAIRS AT
YOUR HOME OR OFFICE
Datsun # Toyota # VW
MOBILE METRIC MECHANIC
846-8213 Class of '65
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Service For All
Chrysler Corp. Cars
Body Work — Painting
Free Estimates
HALSELL MOTOR COMPANY,
INC.
Dodge Sales and Sen ice Since 1922
Mil Texas A\e. — S23-S111
MR. GATTI’S
is looking for additional versatileenta
tainers: guitar, banjo, pianist, sing-
duos and groups. We are also offer'
cash award plus contract for thefc
tionofa‘‘Mr. G. Ragtime Band. lf\r
have talent and would like to auditi
call 846-4809
for appointment.
Deadline for refunds for ’76 Aggielands is November 1,
1975. Bring fall 75 fee slip to Rm. 216, Reed McDonald
Bldg. 2t5
FOR SALE
SPEARMAN
REALTY
A REAL VALUE IN A HOME is wait
ing at 1407 Holleman. 1377 square feet
with three bedrooms, large utility
room, a covered patio with gas grill.
You’re on the bus route to A&M yet
close enough to bike or walk. Gas lights
front yard and back yard and a double
garage. Spearman Homes built it three
years ago. Spearman Realty would like
you to see it.
Shown by Appointment.
Call Spearman Realty 822-1534
Marilyn Beverly 823-8445
Bob Bell 693-7519
3017
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HELP WANTED
Apply in person at PepeTac: 1
3312 S. College Ave.
Night clerks wanted. Call Saber Inn, 846-7755.3$
ROOMMATE WANTED
Roommate needed. Male. Private room, all utite
$83/month. 846-7176 after 5.
LOST
600 T-SHIRTS
$1 each. Assorted size & color
1303 Barak Lane
Bryan
846-1464
34t3
St. Bernard. Age; 9 months. San Angelo
tags. Last seen near Hensel Apts. Re- j
ward.
Call 846-6800 or
contact city dog catcher.
REWARD. Antique gold pin. Lost 22nd Sept.
6827.
Lost medium-sized black and tan, male dog. Near Bj
library, Oct. 22. 823-2144. 3i!3 |
Sell your used air conditioner to White’s
Auto Store or trade on new Catalina home
appliances.
5-speed ladies bicycle, metallic purple, like new. Call
823-2538 after 5. 35tl
1966 VW convertible. Needs work. Best offer, call 693-
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WORK WANTED
Typing. Call Betty afternoons, 822-6977. 3
Typing. After 5.30, 693-0267.
Typing. Experienced, fast, accurate. All kinds. ^ j
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K Mart 8mm movie film indoor type A, Sl.OO. 33t4
10-speed Raleigh Bicycle, good condition, $75. Phone
846-6526. 33t3
CL350 Motorcycle 73, good condition, 2 helmets, $550,
845-7302. 3214
Soligar 400mm telephoto lens. Call 693-5043. 3413
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WANTED
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Responsible Person or Couple to
take care of our three children
ages 5, 7, 11, in our home after!
p.m. daily, Nov. 16-23.
Call 823-0538.
Needfonr pairs of tickets toT.U. game. Phone69$filt
No reasonable offer refused.
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AUTO INSURANCE
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Call: George Webb
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HOUSEWIVES
STUDENTS
We need full-time or part-time employees to
work 5 days a waek. Cashiers and countar work.
10a.m.'til 3 p.m.
11 a.m.'til 5 p.m.
3 p.m.'til 8 p.m.
5 p.m.'til 10 p.m.
if you need a job and want to work we will arranga tlw
hours to fit your schadula. Must ba neat and dtpandaMt,
Apply in parson only/ if possible 9:30 a.m. 'til 11:00 a.m.
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