THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, MAR. 3, 1976 Page 7 )0P leaders to meet 'onnally chides attempt to stop it Uif. _ LONGVIEW, Tex. — Former tary of the Treasury John B. „ a pally says no “responsible per norninr l n ^ e White House would try to R ecr J; nt a national meeting of state " chairman which he will host March 14 at his South Texas mally made the statement here lay after being told about pub- reports that White House offi- were discouraging the state en from attending the meet- other GOP leaders felt the meeting could be a maneuver by Connally to make a bid for the Republican presi dential nomination if President Ford falters in the primaries. “The truth of the matter is I didn’t call for the meeting,” Conally said at a news conference here, where he spoke before the local chamber of commerce. Connally stated he is not a candi date for public office. “If I decide to run for president. I’m not going to circuitous about it, ” he said. “The world will know it.” “I can’t believe,” he added, “that any responsible person at the White House is trying to discourage party regulars from attending the San An tonio political retreat. I’m trying to broaden the party in all its aspects and no responsible person would try to stop that effort. ” Texas GOP chairman Ray Hutchi son said he called the meeting and invited the national representatives to attend. He said Tuesday that the gathering will be to discuss strategy aimed at increasing Republican rep resentation in Congress. The GOP chairmen will meet first at San Antonio on March 13, then travel to Connally’s ranch at nearby Floresville for a Saturday session and a luncheon given by Connally. Connally said Hutchison is “very concerned about building the party from the grass roots level. He wants to enlist other chairmen to work at the grass roots level to broaden the base of the party ”. He stressed a need for Republican party workers to elect their candi dates at state and congressional levels and added, “I’d trade for a Re publican Congress any day. ” Congressman doubts need ^ for additional Ft. Hood land |im istumesl •uck,i ib in i squirt! -foot-tal rk won: hapless svertoi came fa of the to app Tuesd iccideni ) Notv pay attention Aggie halfback Bubba Bean gives a few pointers to seniors playing in this year’s Elephant Bowl. The annual game between the Army-Navy seniors and the Air Force seniors is scheduled for March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Kyle Field. The one dollar tickets may be obtained from any First Sergeant or at the gate. Staff photo by Jim Hendrickson Liquor refused (Continued from page 1) SC has, however, tried to persuade the administration to approve liquor on cam pus for special occasions and dances to in crease attendance at such functions. Even though the conditions for such occasions would be very strict and supervised, the administration’s response has been nega tive. SC has also been working on a referen dum to extend the drinking hours in Col lege Station from 12 to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Dunn said the referendum passed the Student Senate and has now gone to the College Station City Council for approval. If the council votes yes on it, the referendum will go into effect as a city ordi nance. To get the policy on alcoholic beverages changed on campus, the process is a long and tedious one, Dunn said. The issue must first pass the student senate. It is then given to the vice presidents for comment and next sent to the Academic Council. If the council approves the issue, they make a recommendation to Williams and upon his approval, he makes a recommen dation to the Board of Regents. If the Board accepts the issue, it becomes university policy. 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The Paulists are a small group of Catholic priests dedicated to preach- Associated Press WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House subcommittee evaluat ing the Army’s need to expand Ft. Hood in Central Texas, says he is not convinced the Army has studied its land requirements thoroughly. Rep. Richard H. Ichord, D-Mo., added, however, that if the Army is able to establish a clear need for the 59,300 acres it wants to add to Fort Hood, he would support the re quest. study has been made,” he said Tues day during a hearing on military con struction requests. The Army wants to run its tanks and troops over land now occupied by the ranches of approximately 235 landowners. Ichord said he was interested in the landowners’ reaction to a sugges tion that the purchase be delayed at least two years to permit the Army to continue to study the situation. He made his comments after tes timony by a representative of a group of landowners opposed to the land acquisition. The hearing, attended by approximately 70 of the landow ners, was conducted by his House Armed Services subcommittee on military facilities and installations. “I have the greatest compassion for the landowners who have had to move in previous expansions,” he said. “There are sentimental values that cannot be measured in terms of money. ” After the Army presented its case last week, Ichord indicated he had not made up his mind about the land requests, which would cost approx imately $36.5 million. Start treating your brothers and sisters like brothers and sisters. He described the current Democratic-controlled Congress as “the most partisan, the most irres ponsible that I can remember,” and criticized its handling of energy legislation and foreign policy. The former Texas governor also said the large block of American vot ers who call themselves independent hold the greatest promise for the rise of a third party and “all they need is the right leadership and the right candidate. ” Hutchison called reports that the White House is trying to block the Ffloresville gathering part of the “silly season in politics.” “It is just not even conceivable that the White House would object to Republicans meeting any time, anywhere, with anybody for the purpose of discussing congressional strategy,” he said. Hutchison said he expects to have between 15 and 20 state chairmen at the meeting. ALLEN Oldsmobile Cadillac SALES - SERVICE “Where satisfaction is standard equipment" 2401 Texas Ave. 823-8002 Perfect for Students! (or just about anyone!) Our new convenient 4 / x4 / x4 f is just made for any small storage job. 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