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Page 4 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, JAN. 27, 1976 Infrared photos depict plant clogs in lakes Associated Press AUSTIN, Tex. — Water villains such as hyacinth and hydrilla are clogging two lakes north of Houston, says a Texas A&M researcher who has been monitoring the lakes from the air with color infrared film. > Bob Benton of the Remote Sens ing Center at A&M notes that efforts to control aquatic plants in Texas waterways “are not keeping up with the rate of spread. He described water hyacinth and hydrilla, coontail, watermilfoil, pondweed and duckweed as the “villains of the water community. ” ruined water frontage for homeow ners, limited water recreation and boating; clogged navigable streams; and blocked intake structures of water supply plants and power generating stations.” Florida’s attempts to control the runaway weeds cost $15 million a year. “Their accelerated growth in Texas lakes and reservoirs in recent years, ” he said in a report distributed by A&M s Water Resources Institute “is reminiscent of the onset of the problem in Florida. “There, noxious plants have The plant population of Lake Livingston grew from 50 acres of water hyacinth in 1971 to 2,000 acres of hyacinth and other plants by 1974, Benton said. The spread of water plants at Lake Conroe, he added, is “even greater.” At Livingston, the Parks and Wildlife Department is applying the chemical 2,4-D from spray boats to control hyacinth, but Benton re ports, “unless you can totally eradi cate the plants the use of 2,4-D actu ally encourages late-season regrowth in areas where the plants might have withered early if left alone. “One month,” Benton said, “the stuff would be killed off and we would say hurrah for our side,’ but the month after that it would come booming back in the cleared area. It has a property within itself which will produce a springlike regenera tion after it has been stressed.” In his “test” project at Livingston with the infrared film, Benton can differentiate between vegetation species, as well as determine the stage of growth or decay of the plants. The 1975 work was done under contract with the Trinity River Au thority, and Benton said he hoped by the end of this year the authority can take over the photography and analysis. “Ideally,” he says, “every major lake in Texas should be monitored. ” COME LISTEN TO H. B. ZACHRY IN THE ZACHRY ENGINEERING AUDITORIUM FEBRUARY 2 — 7:30 P.M. EVERYONE INVITED! SPONSORED BY TEXAS A&M CHAPTER S.A.M.E. BATTALION CLASSIFIEL SBRl thin si* * * * * * A new concept in flowers for today’s lifestyle. * * * * * * WANT AD RATES One day 10c jjer word Minimum charge—$1.00 Classified Display $1.65 per column inch each insertion ALL classified ads must he pre-paid. DEADLINE 3 p.m. day before publication FOR SALE 1970 Dodge Coronet, blue, white vinyl, to! re are HP-65 with hard case, Security Cradle, Nd§£ rl ~|~| 2 extra batteries. $650. 845-2873. nf . ill. gi Sears gas stove, $150, 846-7174. OFFICIAL NOTICE *73 Triumph CT-6, extra clean, $3000fm sider trade. 845-5028, 596-6331. * Accent your home, apartment or office with a handmade ^ * floral bouquet from The Added Touch * Custom Coloring and Designing. Valentines Day is only order now. two weeks away * _ * /S/tf tjtff/r/et/ 3huc/i *■ * * * * 114 Pleasant, Bryan 9:30 a.m. - 5:30p.m. Phone 846-2314 TUBS, thru SAT. * * * Livestock attacked ************************ County contracts trapper Associated Press McKINNEY, Tex. — Collin County ranchers have asked the commissioner’s court to hire a trap per to rid the area of canine preda tors that have been attacking chic kens, calves, sheep, goats and hogs. The Northeast Texas ranchers say the night predators include wolves, coyotes and a vicious animal called the coyodog. Some farmers and ranchers say the coyodogs, a crossbreed between a coyote and a wild dog, are doing most of the damage. Elzie Moon, a rancher near the community of Anna, said Monday an estimated $30,000 in poultry and livestock have been lost within a five mile radius of his property during the past few years. LAKEVIEW CLUB 3 Miles N on Tabor Road Saturday Night Special Guest: Darrell McCall with Dennis Ivey & the Waymen From 9-1 p.m. LADIES $1.00 STAMPEDE Every Thursday Nite (ALL BRANDS BEER 40 cents) MEN $2.00 Every Tuesday Nite LADIES $1.00 MEN $2.00 All Brands Beer 40c 8-12 Music furnished by the Brazos Sounds Sun Theaters 333 University 846-9808 •_% , The only movies in town. Special Midnight Shows Friday & Saturday $2.00 per person No one under 17. Escorted Ladies Free ALL SEATS $3. $1 off with this ad. ■I SENIORS—GRAD STUDENTS ♦ FORESTRY *ANIMAL SCIENCE ♦ AGRONOMY ♦AG ECONOMICS Peace Corps representatives will be on Campus Tuesday, February 3rd, to talk with you about opportunities overseas with the Peace Corps, starting May and June. Sign up now for an interview and pick up your Interview Packet at these locations: AG ECONOMICS: 101 Ag. Building Ms. Gaiser FORESTRY: 120 Forestry Building Ms. LeNoir ANIMAL SCIENCE: 213 Animal Industries Bldg. Ms. Williams AGRONOMY: 102A Agronomy Building Dr. Milford “SAVE A BUNDLE” Remember the old, Cash and Carry, money saving trick? Buy a pizza at the Commons Snack Bar and eat it there or take it anywhere you wish. Prices are right, and the pizzas are great. Before Valentine’s Day Special Hamburger Pizza 1.29 Sausage Pizza 1.29 Pepperoni Pizza ..$1.29 OPEN Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. “DUALITY FIRST” Moon said, “Wild dogs will run with a pack of coyotes and what you end up with is a king sized coyote — a vicious animal that is not as scared of humans as is a coyote. The cross breed will kill just for the pleasure of killing.” Selby Kemp, another rancher, said, “It’s even impossible now to raise chickens. I have lost 35 chic kens, three hogs and two peacocks recently.” Tom Robinson said he gave up sheep raising 18 months ago after los ing 60 per cent of his ewes to preda tors. Officials of the rodent and preda tory control section of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department said the agency would pay half of the $325 a month needed to hire a trapper. During a recent public hearing on the matter, environmentalists pro tested the use of county tax money to pay a trapper. They said such a move could destroy the ecological balance between rodents and coyotes. ALPHA PHI OMEGA OFFICIAL NOTICE TO TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY STD DENTS In the past, certain information Inis been made public l>\ Tex its A&M University as a service to students, families and other interested individuals. Under the “Family Educational Rights and Rrix acy Act of 1974," the following directory information max be made public unless the student desires to withold all or anx portion of it: Student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major held of study, participation in ofli- cially recognized activities and sports, dates of atten dance, degrees and awards receixed, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. Any student xvishing to withold any or all of this inihrma- tion should fill out, in person, the appropriate form, ax ail- able to graduate students at the Graduate College and to undergraduate students at the Registrar's Office, no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 1976. Edwin H. Cooper, Dean Admissions und Records Texas A&M Universitx Two air conditioners. Carpet plus pad &] ROOMMATE WANTEI Female roommate needed. Share twobei k ment. Two blocks from campus. AvafUtl Carol Hanson. 845-4111, 846-8391. Need male trailennate for twobedroomtrig per month. Contact Holiday Mobile Pul\ 2 female roommates needed. Briarxvoodn | paid. Brenda. 693-9403. T1 HELP WANTED SPECIAL NOTICE INI ATI OIM Al_ SERVICE PRATER INI I TV FRIENDSHIP, LEADERSHIP, and SERVICE What’s it all about ? Come to one of our pledge rush meetings and find out: Battalion Classified Call 845-2611 OMBUDSMAN If you have a question or com plaint regarding news coverage please contact our Ombuds man’s office between 6 and 11 p.m., Monday through Thurs day. We established the office to help you with problems re quiring the attention of any top editorial personnel of The Bat talion. Call 845-2611 or write Ombudsman, The Battalion, Texas A&M Univer sity, College Station, Texas, 77843. STUDENT QUOTES for the AGGIELAND 76 In order for a more relevant opening to the yearbook, the AGGIELAND ’76 is going to utilize quotes by students. Below are listed several subjects; we would appreciate your opinion, outlook or statement concerning these topics. If possible we would like your name, but is not required. A&M Centennial: Bicentennial: Male/Female Situation (which ever you aren’t): The weather: Professors or classes: President Williams: Food (on or off campus): Campus conditions (crowds, parking, construction, the wall): Your favorite spot on campus: On activities (student life): Spirit: Board of Regents: Tradition: People: Miscellaneous: name Please cut this opinionaire out and drop off at either our table in the MSC or at the Office of Student Publications, Reed McDonald Bldg. Rm. 216. Please Return by January 30. Service For All Chrysler Corp. Cars Body Work — Painting HALS ELL MOTOR COMPANY INC. OixlKi- Suits mid Sfrviiv Siiitt- 1922 1111 Texas A\ t S23-SU1 Amarillo Texas A&M Chib has scholarships available and requests interested Sophomore and Junior students from Amarillo-Canyon area inquire: c/o James Wilson '65, President, 501 W. 9th St., Amarillo, TX. 64t4 ATTENTION MAY GRADUATES! Orders for Graduation Announcements will be taken be ginning February 9 thru February 27, at the Student Finance Center, Room 217, Memorial Student Center. Monday thru Friday, from 8:00 to 4:00. FOR SALE OR RENT Restaffing, taking app/i now. Waitresses, bus boys and dishwashei shifts available - parttii full time. Apply in person bel 2 & 5 p.m. I a rfcvrswn wo rvj rdasner.l ‘Motf 103 N. College Aveyot; o No phone calls pleas ■ January 27and 29 Rm. 206, MSC 8:00 PM. OR COME BY ROOM 216 OF THE MSC ANYTIME BELAIR Mobile Home Park 5 minutes from campus Swimming pool, TV cable, all city utilities, larjre lots. 822-2326 or 822-2421 Get the Best for Less FOR RENT Must sub-lease one bedroom fur nished 1 apartment with balcony. Pool, shuttle, very close to campus, quiet ABP, $185. 846-3819. wo pun FULLTIME POSITIOunehca AVAILABLE eed bur rispy fri INPA' hlce o PSYCHIATRIC UNIT (Pie CONTACT: DIRECTOR HOSPIT. SERVICES 822-7326 Et CENTRAL BRAZOS Y MENTAL HEALTH CEt Fiirnislied apartment. Coot! for 2 In paid. 846-5132. s. $90. 'A utilities 60t8 Horse pasture and stalls, 846-7015. ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES. One and 2 bed room furnished apartments Ready for occupancy. IVi miles south of campus. Lake for fish/nK. Washateria on grounds. Country atmosphere. Call D. R. Cain Co., 823-0934 or after 5, 846-8145 or 822-6135. 33tfn FOR SALE Calculators Texas Instruments SR-51A-$108. also new programmable SR-52 - $375. Add $1.75 shipping DWX Systems, 2204 Melrose, Ames, Iowa 50010 MR. CATTIS IjLS^ is looking for additional versatil tainers: guitar, banjo, pianist, duos and groups. We are idsoolW cash award plus contract fortlxH (ion of a “Mr. G. Ragtime Band H have talent and would Uke tot® call 846-4809 for appointment. Now accepting application waitresses at the Bryan Hut, 2610 Texas Ave Apply in person. R.\ needed for 3-11 and shifts. Part time or full tiiw or come to Crimes Men Hospital, Navasota, Tx. A< Mrs. Winklemann, 825-6555 Female help. Grapevine personality. Appl! 1 between 3-5 p.m. The Grapevine, 315 T>« C.S. Waitress wanted. Possible $3 to$5/hr.W Sports Chib, 846-2415. WANTED tic Doberman puppies: black, blue, small type, $50-$125. Shortwave receiver. Jeff Stmt, 845-7325if ■ O' Navasota, 825-3901, 4:30. 62t4 message). Let White’s Auto Store, College Station, serve you with your hardware and plumb ing needs. North Gate. JOB OPPORTUNITIES '70 Ford Cortina, 2-door, good condition. New tires $650. 846-0635 after 6. STUDENTS MAKE MONEY Up to 5951®' TIME at home addressing enxelopes. Com that “personal touch. " For further infonijati® | 63t4 opportunities with these companies, SEND^ Adxertising, Ro.x 11707, Atlanta, Gji. 3(0^ EXPERT WATCH REPAIR WORK WANTED Full time typing. Symbols. Call 823-7723 HAPPY COTTAGE Gift Shoppe /t 809 E. 29th ff 3 blocks from City \\ National Bank Typing. Experienced, fast, accurate. All 0544. SOSOLIKS TV & RADIO SERVICE INC. Zenith Sales and Services TV Rental 713 S. MAIN BRYAN 822-2133 Boots, Lot .32, 845-4518. Tapes and tape box, reward. Contact Milner Hall, Room 49 Woman’s watch, 1-18-76, 846-2372. Rewaii Battalion Want AUTO INSURANCE FOR AGGIES: Call: George Webb Farmers Insurance Gro^ 3400 S. College 82: Ads 845-2611 ■□□□■aaoaoiai ■■■■BBQGJOaiJ bobbobbbqqeiq SALES • SERVICE RENTALS