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Raised sidewalks may reduce puddles THE BATTALION Page 7 THURSDAY, APR, 15, 1976 Moonlight Apartment Staff photo by Jim Hendrickson v v ; When Clarke Wideman of Barcelona jw \partments got ready to go to bed last light, he had one problem. His bed was nissing. While he was out, Wideman’s roommates, Elvin Randell and Tim Leight- ner disassembled the bed, transported it to the roof and then reassembled it. The bed was later returned to its proper location. I.S. to form Africa policy Ik “For ill or good, I think Americans know each other a little bit better now, says Ronald Palmer, deputy coordinator for the U.S. Department of State, Human Rights Division. Among his accomplishments. Palmer re ceived his M.A. in Asian studies from Joint Hopkins L T niversity, taught political sci ence at West Point and received his pre sent position in 1975. Palmer was the first speaker on the agenda of Black Awareness VI, sponsored by the Black Awareness Committee. He spoke on human rights and the United States foreign policy. While giving historical background on human rights. Palmer said that at the end of World War I, primarily communists and socialists spoke about human rights with economic and political rights. “World War II saw fundamental man rights flower, Palmer said. Now the U.S. is working on helping other nations with human rights, like regimes who repress their people, he said. The two basic concerns with Africa now are 1) self-determination with the Rhodesia question, and 2) majority rule concerning Rhodesia and South Africa, Palmer said. Palmer said we have to put our money where our mouth is soon because if the U.S. is going to support the majority rule. we need to show it to Africa. “Our African policy is in the state of be coming,’ Palmer said. Asked if the U.S. could continue to play world policeman. Palmer said, “We’ve a great source for good in the world.” Palmer said he thinks in the U.S. we have to do something about people who feel trapped in their jobs. The U.S. is going through some cultural changes, such as the role of women, relig ion, and relationships between men and between man and God, Palmer said. “The revolution for women is the most profound one going on in this country, he said. Today Black Experience VI presents an art exhibit from Texas Southern University in the Memorial Student Center Gallery, the Pilgrim Wanderers Gospel Choir, 12:30 p.m., MSG Lounge; and August Meier, a professor of history at Kent State University will speak at 8:00 p.m. Al so tonight in honor of Black Awareness week the Aggie Cinema presents “The Au tobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” 8:00 p.m., admission $1.00. Tomorrow’ “Ceremonies in Dark Old Men performed by The Charles Gilpin Players of Prairie View A&M University will be held in the Rudder Center Forum, 8 p.m. —Denise Edmonds By SUSAN BROWN You may notice fewer puddles on the campus sidewalks the next time it rains. Eugene Ray, Texas A&M grounds and maintenance director, said the sidewalk drainage problem is gradu ally being corrected by a process called mud jacking. The water collects in areas where the sidewalks have been laid flat, or where the ground has settled and the sidewalks have sunk. The purpose of mud jacking is to slightly raise one side of the sidewalk to allow a slant for the water to run off. In the mud jacking procedure, small holes are drilled in the con crete. By means of a hydraulic ram, a sand and concrete grout mixture is forced into the area beneath the sidewalk. The pressure created raises the sidewalk to the desired slope, approximately three-fourths of an inch. Ray said several areas on campus have already been corrected. Some Elderly to get swine flu shots Associated Press AUSTIN, Tex. —- Texas’ elderly will start getting flu shots about Julv 1, beginning with those in nursing homes, says the director ol the De partment of Health Resources. Dr. Fratis Duff said the vaccine will be swine influenza, coupled with the A-Victorian vaccine, and it will be available to those 65 arid older. “The A-Victoria strain was a major cause of influenza during recent out breaks across Texas and the nation, DuH said yesterday. The regular swine influenza vac cine will become available about Sept. 1, he said. of these are the sidewalks around the Drill Field and in front of the YMCA Building, and the driveway that leads to the Zachry Engineering Center. Pat Curington, assistant manager of construction at the physical plant, revealed there are some problems involved in the mud jacking process. Although it is cheaper than tearing out the sidewalk, the holes made have to be patched after the sidewalk is lifted. Depending on the amount of pressure exerted, the sidewalks may crack. “If there is a lot of ground settle ment, it is better to tear the sidewalk out and start over,” the manager said. The university receives no state money for streets and sidewalks, so that much of the funds for repair come from parking fees, he said. Correcting the drainage problem is not a first priority job, he said. “With all the other work we have going, it gets left for the last. We have to build a crew to do it, and with so much of it to do, it’s hard to say when we ll start and when we ll finish,” Ray says. He predicts the next area to be repaired will proba bly be that surrounding the Academic Building. ►llrEW^sf *715 fe. Z9TH W t CeomRV cut.. McLaughlin’s of corpus christi THE BEST HAIRCUT OF YOUR LIFE . . . OR YOUR MONEY BACK. We truly believe that no other men’s or ladies’ hair stylist in College Station is so dedicated to the art of beautiful hair sculpture as McLaughlin’s. We cost a little more (Artists don’t come cheap.) But we are very good. For proof we make this offer: Let us cut your hair. Wear it for 10 days. If you’re not showered with compliments we’ll happily refund your money. Call 846-5764 for appointments 1403 UNIVERSITY DRIVE COLLEGE STATION ANNOUNCING! No one can eat just one! ~r (Jack 'EBox The First Annual (never to be for gotten) JACK IN THE BOX, Taco Eating Contest! Date: May 1, 1976 Location: 1504 Texas Avenue There are no finer ZACffi diamond rings ********************************** The perfect way to say “Thanks” | to your Parents * ,'' v VJ BIG 240-Z 1971 DATSUN 240-Z 4-speed transmission, air conditioning. $3695.00 See Pat McDermott at: GALLERY DATSUN-AMC 1214 TEXAS AVE. BRYAN Cost: Free! Prize: $100 in Free Food JACK IN THE BOX invites all interested parties to enter. A rep will be on campus April 20 to take names and have available rules for the contest. Location: Academic Bldg. - Mall Area Time: 11-3 Date: April 20, 1976 - Equal Opportunity Contest - Take Life a Little Easier ' C0LUI HAll W1NDSONG 3 ermanent registration, loss protection, perfect quality assured by Keepsake. i Keepsake 5 Registered Diamond Rings EMBREY’S JEWELRY j415 University Drive 1 North gate Q_ o 846-1151 CO JJ ( a; rht j For Battalion Classified LU ations ' Call 845-2611 O i u_ A beautiful corsage from Petal Pushers for Parent’s Day. 1 etal l^ushers I 846-6713 | 707 Texas Across from A&M * -sL* •±+ •sfc* *sL» ^Jy •T'* •T* “X* •T* ^JS Political Forum Presents ii GREAT ISSUES presents THE NATURE OF MAN: PART 3” Dr. Rollo May RE 'AFD ula ikulaFW JULIAN BOND “The Role of Blacks in Politics” Friday, April 16 Rudder Theatre 12:00 Noon Admission: 50° Students $1 For Others /tep into the m/c circle