Inflation Leveling off THE BATTALION FRIDAY, DEC. 5, 1975 Page 3 ACCIES! Douglas Economy continues upswing offers Student ID Discounts! 15% off of ’SO 00 or more 10% off of under ‘SO 00 CASH PURCHASE ONLY 212 N. MAIN 822-3119 DOWNTOWN BRYAN Associated Press WASHINGTON — With inflation leveling off last month, government economists now look to the latest un employment figures for further con firmation that the economy con tinues to recover from recession. Unemployment rose three-tenths of 1 per cent to 8.6 per cent of the labor force in October after four months of decline. But administra tion economists said “special factors” were involved and hoped the down ward trend would be resumed in November. ■□□□■aaciaociB □ □□□□BBDBEJDB BBBBBQQQDBBB QDBBBBBBBBBQ SALES • SERVICE RENTALS The Labor Department releases the latest job figures today. Even if the employment picture again shows continued improve ment, joblessness is forecast to re main above 7 per cent through 1976. The job figures follow the Labor Department’s report Thursday that wholesale prices leveled off last month for the first time since June. Inflation moderated earlier this year, reflecting the effects of reces sion. However, prices surged again during the summer and early fall, prompting concern that new infla tion was in the offing. Wholesale prices rose at an annual rate of 13.5 per cent in the three months ended in October, and con sumer prices also showed signs of acceleration. But administration economists maintained that these in creases were only temporary and that the underlying inflation rate was about 6 or 7 per cent. “Anyway that you look at it, I think it’s good news,’’ said Commerce De partment economist James L. Pate of the November price report. In other economic news, the Commerce Department reported Thursday that the nation’s busi nesses plan to increase spending in the first half of 1976 on the capital goods and facilities which are neces sary for expanded production and job opportunities. The department estimated the in crease at 5 per cent reaching a sea sonally adjusted annual rate of $119.5 billion. Capital spending has been flat this year. And the volume of goods which that money will buy, which involves taking inflation into account, will probably remain stable or perhaps increase over the first six months of next year, according to department officials. Meanwhile, growing consumer confidence and some early Christ mas shopping boosted November re tail sales, the nation’s major retail chains reported. Several companies noted that un usually warm weather delayed sales of such seasonal items as snow tires, antifreeze and winter clothing. Big names in showbiz Associated Press LORAIN, Ohio — Benny and Billy McQuire figure they are a cinch to become the biggest names in showbiz. Between them they weigh 1,460 pounds. The 28-year-olds, listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest twins, say they are assured of national television ap pearances and are planning to return to the night club circuit they left about nine years ago. “Right now we re working on get ting a pair of tuxedos to wear in our act,” says Billy, at 720 the lighter of the two by 20 pounds. “It’s no easy task. An average pair of everyday pants cost us about $125 to $150, and that’s with a discount on material.” Scoff won’t run again INTERSTATE I UNIVERSITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER 846-6714 & 846-1151 a future you’ll probably live to see. sq Dgxo^ aond] Gnte an R rated, rather kinky tale of survival LQ/Jaf„ ..'A BOY AND HIS DOG' DON JOHNSON • SUSANNE BENTONALVY MOORE | ...h. ^c, .pp..,. ro . JASON ROBARDSl co-.umna HELENE WINSTON and CHARLES McGRAW Produced by ALVY MOORE • Written for the screen and Directed by LQ JONES Based on the award winning novella by HARLAN ELLISON Music by TIM MclNTIRE and JAIME MENDOZA-NAVA • Technicolor® R RESTRICTED NO ONE AUHVIITTED AFTER REREORIV1ANCE STARTS ' IT MAS TO BE SEEN FROIV1 TME BEGINNING I CINEMA TODAY AT 6:15, 8:00, 9:45 SAT & SUN ALSO AT 1:00, 2:45 & 4:30 THESTORY Tl 1ATSIUU W6 TO KEEP til.., THETITLE THAIS TOO BIO FOR THEATRE i.MARQ^ , fflo Lorjiy Py4-or 80urKs... COW The 1 JpperOlass COLUMBIA PICTURES Presents A PLAYBOY PRODUCTION ZaCE) G23W SGCaiQKtCB STARRING AND WRITTEN BY GRAHAM CHAPMAN • JOHN CLEESE • TERRY GILLIAM • ERIC IDLE TERRY JONES • MICHAEL PALIN ■ Executive Producer VICTOR LOWNES - Produced by PATRICIA CASEY SgSb the madcaps wlio star in this movie made an album called ANOTHER MONTY PYTHON ALBUM. Available n the Charisma Label from the Buddah Group. CINEMA I CHILDRENS MATINEES CINEMA SAT & SUN ONLY!) MATINEES AT 1:00 & 2:40 ONLYI! ALL SEATS $1.25!! FRIDAY T0NITE & SATURDAY NITE AT MIDNITE ONLY!! ABC INTERSTATE THEATRES S KTAM RADIO PRESENT HARRY NILLSON & RINGO STARR in the movie “SON OF DRACULA” An off-beat, up-beat story of vampires a princess es, of horror a beauty, of love a hate, of love a music — but mostly of love a music. Rated PG — AM seats still only $1.25 COMING SOON — THE No. 1 LADY OF SCREEN a SONG TODAY AT 6:00, 7:45, 9:30 SAT & SUN ALSO AT 4:25 Associated Press PITTSBURGH — After 33 years in Congress, Hugh Scott has decided to end his elective political career. There was no fanfare, no exit in a blaze of glory, as the 75-year-old Philadelphia lawyer called it quits at a Pittsburgh dinner honoring another Pennsylvania Republican. There was also no news confer ence, which he had often used with consummate skill to make his point during the 16 years he served in the House and the 17 more in the Senate where he has been Minority Leader since 1969. He has 13 months to go in his present term. In a brief, written statement Thursday night he said he would not seek re-election next year, alluding to his already long service to his state and his country and to a desire to spend more time in rest and recrea tion. Never once did Scott mention the current controversy raging around him, centering on charges he knew about illegal cash contributions to him from the Gulf Oil Corp. for al most two decades. Scott has been generally silent since the Gulf story broke, but his office released a response on the sub ject. It said: “I have never knowingly received any corporate funds from anybody, anytime. I am not going to have any further statement.” Scott did not discuss the Gulf case with reporters Thursday, but he al luded to it in remarks at the dinner: “Anyone who lays a hand on me, let them beware. The courts are for that purpose.” Although Scott did not amplify on that statement, sources said he indi cated to a closed meeting of Republi can leaders that he would consider libel actions should he continue to be accused of wrongdoing. The Watergate special prose cutor’s office is investigating the al legations that Scott received $10,(X)0 a year in cash from Gulf, along with other Gulf money matters. Vice President Nelson A. Roc kefeller, who came to Pittsburgh for the dinner honoring Pennsylvania Republican leader George Bloom, said he was not concerned about the reports and charges that Scott had failed to respond to them. “I haven’t U( /nr/tn/tn ft n'M'nf MANOR EAST 3 THEATRES MANOR EAST MALL Happy Hour till 6:30 in I & II 5:35-7:40-9:25 ffyaN O’NEAL * rf wn^ J|> Pb mv t-mzt.at'tye nxwzma«r oo*«j»oK*CTOJ«r If West Screen!* at Dusk V) Skyway Twin 822-3300 ‘White Line Fever’ plus ‘Bite the Bullet’ (R) loT * Campus | US 846-6512 COLLEGE STATION Starring ROSSANO BRAZZI PAUL Also Starring LYDIA BRAZZI -ALBERTO RABA6UATI • MISCHA AUER • SONNY FOX As liiixxYm xTi i 11 i i Ti IIP Call Itatre tv Skntims taunt Har Naked Came the Stranger (X) plus Stt'intfiii J .we’re definitely over-exposed! seen anything of any substance that he did not comment on forthrightly, simply and flatly,” the vice president said. But there are some who say Scott, who tagged himself “The Affable Tiger, ” was more a cat who ran out of his political nine lives. Scott’s biggest undoing was his hawkish support of the Vietnam war and his stanch defense of both Presi dent Richard M. Nixon and Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, who both quit in disgrace, forcing Scott to make a 180-degree turn and cry apologetically that he had been used and lied to. But despite his lame duck status, Scott isn’t withdrawing completely. “I will campaign in 1976 as hard as I know how to elect President Ford and our Republican candidates at all levels,” Scott said. His friends say he hopes to be a strong voice at the Republican na tional convention next summer in Kansas City, possibly as chairman of the Platform Committee, which would create the policy for the par ty’s presidential candidate. Sen. Robert P. Griffin, R-Mich., the assistant minority leader, and Sen. John G. Tower, R-Tex., are considered likely candidates to suc ceed Scott in the leadership post. THE ASSOCIATION OF ARAB STUDENTS will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in room 308 in Rudder Tower. THE CHESS COMMITTEE will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in room 601 in Rudder Tower. THE ANIMAL SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. in room 212 in the MSG. THE VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in room 504 in Rudder Tower. THE INDIA ASSOCIATION will meet Saturday at 7 p.m. in room 113 in the Biology Building. The movie “Victoria No. 203” will he shown. Admission will be $1.50. THE A&M WHEELMEN will meet Sunday at 1 p. m. at the Rudder Fountain. THE WILDLIFE & FISHERIES SCIENCES WIVES CLUB will have its Christmas Party Saturday at 8 p.m. at 1211 Lancelot Circle, Col lege Station. For information call Carolyn Tucker at 846-6724 or Brenda Parker at 693-3232. TAU BETA PI will meet Monday at 5:15 p.m. in room 203 in Zachry. THE PAKISTAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION will meet Saturday at 6 p.m. in room 308 in Rudder Tower. Fire hazards increase during Holiday season Extra fire hazards in the home dur ing the Christmas season increases the chance of accidents, says the HAPPY COTTAGE IS A, LITTLE OFF THE BEATEN PATH, BUT^ WE’RE WORTH LOOK- ING UP. For beautiful gift items and jewelry (including^ turquoise) 1-iA.ppy cottage: ' |lflW{g|iK!p| 809 E. 29th 3 blocks from City National Bank COUPON | The Lighthouse Restaurant 1801 Texas Ave. Seafood and Chicken Introductory COUPON SPECIAL Texas Medical Association (TMA). Christmas trees, candles and heat ing devices present special hazards, the association says. Christmas trees can be easily ig nited by faulty wiring on lights, carelessly flicked cigarette ashes or by youngsters. The TMA says by anchoring the tree in wet sand or setting it in water can cut down the danger of fire. Electrician’s tape can make light repairs safer or new lights with the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) ap proval adds extra safety, the TMA says. Tree ornaments should be placed out of children’s grasp. Hot wax from candles can also ig nite materials, the TMA says, and should not be placed too near cur tains, walls or some plastic flowers. In the case of severe burns the TMA advises family members to call the doctor. The victim’s head and chest should be kept a little lower than the rest of the body and the legs should be raised if possible the TMA says. If the victim is conscious and can swallow he should be given plenty of nonalcoholic liquids to drink. •g I Sat & Sun Dec. 5-6-7 Buy one fried chicken $3.50 get second one for halt price. Total for two chickens $5.25 Call 779-3789 for faster service on take out orders or come dine inside. Open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. COUPON-. AGGIE CINEMA Popular Film Series presents BURT REYNOLDS IN “THE LONGESTYARD” IT’S SURVIVAL OF THE FIERCEST. 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