Page 2 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 1976 Both University and state offi cials have discussed limiting en rollment at state universities for some time. Yet the legality of ■such limits has never been estab lished. A special committee ap pointed by A&M President Jack K. Williams made a number of recommendations last No vember on enrollment limits. The Board of Regents sub sequently rejected those rec ommendations anticipating that the Texas Legislature will take some action on enrollment limits during its next session. During its last session the legislature au thorized the State Coordinating Board to study and make rec ommendations on maximum en rollment for all state universities. The legislature will act on what- : ever recommendations it re ceives from the Coordinating Board. Coordinating Board officials say they will not be able to sub mit any recommendations to the legislature before late this fall. The legislature will not convene again until January 1977 and could not take any action affect-i ing enrollment before fall 1977. f Basically this amounts to a game of hot potato. Setting an enrollment limit for universities supported by taxpayers is a hot issue and the Board of Regents, the Coordinating Board and the State Legislature do not want to get burned. In tossing the prob lem around these three have avoided establishing whether enrollment limits would be legal under the Texas Constitution. State Attorney General John Hill has not delivered an opinion on enrollment limits at state uni versities. Officials in Hill’s office said last week such an opinion could be delivered by mid summer, well before the Coor dinating Board completes its recommendations. The Board of Regents should ask for an opinion on enrollment limits now. An opinion from Hill this summer could save thousands of dollars and hun dreds of hours if limits are illegal. It would also help university offi cials make definite decisions on A&M’s future. L. R.L. ^\qrtb WAfUiMfiEW Sny’.. 'SEE7 HE'S REALLY QUITE TAME...' DONALD PITRE IS NOW BACK AT THE RAMADA BARBER SHOP The very best in layer & regular cuts, styles and naturals. Located in the Ramada Inn. For appointment call Donald, 846-8811, ext. 104. xsm :>»>: -mm smemsc ymcwm Charter to EUROPE? ... it’s not impossible! NAME WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED. Today in history ^/ifpfnamba m Eddie Dominguez ’66 Joe Arciniega ’74 Greg Price /sr Today is Tuesday, February 24, ; 1976, the 37th day of the spring _• semester. There are 74 days until Final Review, 80 days until the last • final exam. On this date in 1965, a skirmish ; occurred “between insurgent athletes and loyalist members of the Corps of Cadets’ squadrons 10 and 11. The unwarranted, unprovoked aggressions (according to the Corps) by the civilian terrorists came as the outfits were marching to their eve ning meal, ’ reported The Battalion. “Armaments consisted of snow balls, handbills (sic) of ice, and ’ cadets. Second Wing officers pledged that any further attacks would be met with the same swift retaliation. ” “On this date in 1956, Aggie shot putters Bobby Jack Gross, Herman Johnson, Tom Bonorden and Harry Cox set a world record for combined distance by four men on a single team. Gross, Johnson and Bonorden all recorded heaves of over 54 feet. On this date in 1942, members of the College staff were informed that they would be required to sign pledges stating they were not Com munists in order to remain in the employ of the school. SLOUCH Jim Earle ]Jh L — - HAPPY COTTAGE “The Quaint Little Shop Full of Unusual Items” Musical Jewelry Boxes • Decorative Home Accessories • Collector Dolls HAPPY COTTAGE lujjjjjia • Jewelry: Many kinds including Turquoise • Expert Watch & Jewelry Repair and Engraving 809 E. 29th St. 3 blocks from City National Bank Would you be interested in a charter flight to Europe?^ or no) Are you: A. a student? B. a faculty member? C. a staff member? D. a member of the immediate family of the above’l When would you prefer to leave? A. Mid May B. After June 1 C. Other If you want the real thing, not frozen or canned . . . We call It "Mexican Food Supreme." Dallas location: 3071 Northwest Hwy 352-8570 Worshipping God is only the start of something great. Watch for our Spring QAMdtng Special barker 1 - photography Northgate 846-2828 How many days would you prefer to be gone? A. 14-21 days B. 21-28 days C. All summer D. Other Would you prefer: A. Air only ($400-500) B. 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Carolyn Blosser, Ray Daniels, Pat Edmondson, Tony Gallucci, Paula Geyer, Director of Student Publications. Gael L. Cooper. Lee Roy Leschper, Jerry Needham, Mark Penny Bank of A&M customer after you graduate Yv., (even if you aren’t one now.) The Class of 1978 presents THE SOPHOMORE BALL with music by “Krystal Blue” “A Winter’s Night by Candlelight” Saturday, Feb. 28, 1976 $5.00 per couple MSC Ballroom Dress: formal 8:00-12:00 Tickets on sale in MSC Box office in Rudder Tower The selection of your bank when you came to College Station was based on a set of circumstances that will change dramatically after graduation. You've changed. And your banking re quirements have changed, too. You need a bank with world-wide connections and a staff of specialists to handle your affairs through the time of transition from student to professional. The Bank of A&M understands your situation. 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