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THE BATTALION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1977 Page 6 % : s : : i Aggieland Flower & Gift Shop This week featuring Students to observe Texas government Boutonnieres For the Sophomore Ball Order Now : : I 8 Plants — Hallmark Cards Posters — Candles — Roses & Other Fresh Flowers For Valentine's Day Open 8-5:30 846-5825 209 University Dr. (Next to Campus Theatre) 846-5825 By JOHN SNEED Political Forum will sponsor a day-long excursion to Austin, open to any Texas A&M University stu dent interested in witnessing Texas government and politics in action. Ron Woessner, chairman of the program said, “The trip is designed to stimulate added interest in Texas government, and it will give people a chance to get a general idea of how it works.” The trip, scheduled Feb. 22, in cludes meeting with lobbyist Pat Smith of the Texas Farm Bureau, watching a session of the State House or Senate, sitting in on a committee meeting, a tour of the capitol, and meeting with House Speaker Bill Clayton and several representatives and senators. Registration forms for the trip will be available Feb. 8, 9 and 10 in the Student Programs Office, MSC 216. Because of limited bus space, the trip will be open to 50 people. Stu dents will be selected by a Political Forum committee that will evaluate the responses by registrants to a questionnaire concerning, “student interest and knowledge in Texas Government,” said Woessner. The trip is officially sanctioned by A&M. Students attending the trip will be given an excused absence from classes. Students attending will pay $4 for a scheduled luncheon to be at tended by several state representa tives. A three-day program entitled “Politics of Conspiracy,” which deals with undercover work within the U.S. government, is scheduled March 1-3. Names in the News Aaron recipient of champion award A sellout crowd of600 honored baseball great Henry Aaron as the recipient of the “classic champion award” at the second annual Genesee sports dinner in Syracruse, N.Y. last night. Sparky Anderson, manager of the world ch mpion Cincinnati Reds, accepted the award for Aaron, who was unable to attend because his sister had emergency surgery yesterday. and attended an exhibition of 42 works by Canadian artists at the Hirshorn Museum later in the day. Before visiting the White House Mrs. Trudeau called on the vice president’s wife, Joan Mondale, giving her a painting by the Canadian artist J. Fenwick Landsdowne. the Israelis were better now in the past 30 years. “We will compromise,”] said. “If we can’t have evi thing, let’s have someofevt, thing. We won’t getaf\illp f j but if we can get an end state of war, this will b e a l ol Rick Vigi istling k enjoym Colson s maim Arab-lsraeli peace possible says Dyan Rosalynn Carter meets Mrs. Trudeau The wife of Canada’s prime minister, Margaret Trudeau met First Lady Rosalynn Carter over tea at the White House yesterday Mideast peace talks should re sume this summer under the leadership of President Carter’s administration, said former Is raeli Defense Minister Moshe Dyan at a Cincinnati civic club yesterday. Dyan said the “prospects for peace” between the Arabs and too much pride ofjn Charles Colson, former., sel to former President Nin says his conversion to ( tianity began during Watei Colson told a prayer brei. in Concord, N.H. yesterday his main sin was basking in pride of his job at the House, not in obstructing]! for which he was sentencedtoi] years in jail. I just \ ;e comi stoppi jht. We ue is un the 118 I We W/re Flowers Worldwide SOPHOMORE BALL Feb. 5 8:00 Zachry l Holes in campus sidewalks blamed on water and clay Bulletin board THE SENTER-PIECE WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO BE A PART OF YOUR PLANS. WE OFFER A WIDE SELEC TION OF BEAUTIFUL CORSAGES: • ORCHID • ROSES • CARNATIONS • MIXED SPRING AND • NOSEGAYS & BOUTONNIERES CALL AND PLACE YOUR ORDER EARLY! 846-0153 WE WILL DELIVER YOUR CORSAGE TO HER 315 TEXAS AVE. COLLEGE STATION ACROSS FROM RAM AD A INN By PHYLLIS LEE Holes are appearing in the Prairie Film sidewalks on the campus of Texas A&M University. Paul W. Stephens, manager of facilities planning division, said the Prairie Film breaks and cracks like any other concrete. The film con sists of a graded, cleaned aggregate bound by epoxy. This mixture was used in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic around trees and along sidewalks. Prairie Film has voids in the mix ture that allow water and air to pen etrate to the roots. Stephens said the water that penetrates may cause the breaks in the concrete. “I have a theory that we are in an area where there are clay materi als,” Stephens said. “Clay is re ferred to as an expansive material. When it gets wet, it expands and as it dries, it contracts.” The porous nature of Prairie Film allows water puddles to form under the sidewalks > Stephens said. The clay becomes saturated and swells. Later, it dries and shrinks. “We have this constant up and down movement of our soils,” he said. “It breaks our streets and sidewalks.” Dr. C. D. Welch, agricultural ex tension service soil chemist, agreed that the soil around the campus con tains clay materials. “It’s not only the amount of clay in the soil, but it’s also the type of clay we have,” Dr. Welch said. Dr. Welch said large amounts of calcium hydroxide reduce the ex panding characteristics of clay, and added that the high level of calcium hydroxide could be detrimental to trees. He suggested that sand added to the soil would reduce the propor tion of clay. One area where the film has bro ken is near the Military Science Building. B. C. Hurt, supervisor of landscape construction for the grounds maintenance department, is working with a crew to repair the damage. “The reason it deteriorated was the ground became saturated and soft from a constant water leak,” Hurt said. “As a residt, some of the soil washed out and caused the Prairie Film to settle.” Hurt said the area should be repaired by next week. Joe Robinson, university system physical plants construction inspec tor, said some areas are damaged by vehicle traffic. “Prairie Film is de signed for pedestrian traffic only,” he said. Robinson said some samples had been sent to the factory of the Prairie Company of Urbana, Ill. The company reported that the material should work. Robinson has con tacted the company again. A factory representative will be down within the week to inspect some repaired areas and supply in formation to prevent further break down of the material. THURSDAY Physics Colloquium, Physics 146, 4 p.m. Finance Association, A. G. Ed wards, 4119 Villa Maria Rd., 7:30 p.m. Interspecies Communications,” Dr. John C. Lilly, Rudder Theater, 8 p.m. Shorin Ryu Karate Club, G. Rol- lie White 266, 5 p. m. SUNDAY Chess Committee, MSC I p.m. Alphi MONDAY Zeta, Rudder p.m. Dance Arts Society, Rollie White 266, 7:30 p.m, Czech Club, Rudder 308,i FRIDAY Sports Car Club, Scandia II Apt. 5N, 8 p.m. Shorin Ryu Karate Club, G. Rol lie White 266, 5 p.m. Muslim Student Association, Rudder 510, 7 p.m. SATURDAY India Association, Movie: “Jan- jeer,” Oceanography 112, 7 p.m. Unil fHOEN Alabar lympic 1 m four £ g prow own gi With a i iking on jo Stati 100-m ng the new 1 iod for ;h 20.7 it, five a leg oi ich wot The Ion Peace Corps Vista, MSC able to talk to interested un til 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY Peace Corps Vista, MSC; able to talk to interested shii j ec ]. He 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “French With A Smile,” C sation Hour in French, Cafeteria, 12 noon. it two a |ty in If Today, ©enix h Wife of former TAMU dean dies iv*jj >„vsa: iwj w Positions Now Available APPLICATIONS FOR MSC PRESIDENT, OFFICERS, AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN ARE NOW BEING TAKEN IN THE MSC STUDENT PROGRAMS OFFICE, RM. 216 OF THE MSC. ANYONE MAY APPLY. SENIORS & GRADUATE STUDENTS Feb. 11 Is The Final Day To Have Your 1977 Aggieland Yearbook Photos Taken Junior Photos Begin Feb. 14 . . . university studio Mrs. William J. Graff, wife of the former dean of instruction at Texas A&M University, died Tuesday night at the family home in Hous ton. Her husband is now a member of the University of Houston staff. *5|e 5j<5|C 5|C5|e5|«|C Sjc 5|c 5|<5jC5K3|e 5|«3|< * *** ** **^ * Cone & Candy Tree II'- a! TIRED OF HAMBURGERS?? ~ 1,6 nati Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in the Wesl Methodist Church in Houstoil ial will be at Marshall. f ( Survivors include the k j e g r0 u] and three daughters. Owens idconsu e bigge cs. A mt mmitte over th ihletes eaker’s Owens ‘al majo jent of y ents a: ■4s. 115 college main 846-8019 The Arts Committee presents The Wild Child PRESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS - OFFICER APPLICATIONS - CHAIRMEN APPLICATIONS - deadlines JAN. 24 FRB. 4 FEB. 18 step into the msc circle This film is based on the 1806 memoirs of a French physician, Dr. Itard. It begins in 1798, when a child is found living in the forest like an animal. Dr. Itard sets for him self the task of educating the wild child. The film is meticulous and objective, ex- Iploring in great depth the themes of love, |freedom, the nature of childhood and child hood’s end. Political Forum Presents Texas Attorney General Monday, February 7 8 p.m., Rudder Theatre [Admission $1 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * many )litical TRY THE BEST HOT DOGS IN TOWN!! 2 HOT DOGS & COKE 85c plus tax Offer good Feb. 2-5 College Station’s New Ice Cream Store tS’l# lines a e oppo dory si Lfs a bu stan< y abovt lou say chanr [Our mil ialism o In tha las “nor next Oly 35 FLAVORS MILK SHAKES • MALTS • SUNDAES Kno Located at Skaggs Shopping Center $ 9)c »|c »Mc 9|e »fe sMe »fc sfe 9fe 9fe 9{c’fc 9fc 9fc ^fc sfe ?fc 9fe 3k * He $ * * THE FRESHMAN BAL FEB. 12, 1977 MSC BALLROOM 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 P.M. $5.00 A COUPLE TICKETS ON SALE IN MSC AT THE RUDDER BOX OFFICE PERS oor m along St f Drak nglanc The r umber iree h; lumber To ac iere ar a Stone lodges wo nan mzamm John Hill 4 ■ The Opera and Performing ;*i Arts Society of Texas A&M ^ University IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET A DA' | •••••••••••••••••••* @ Speaking On “The Corporate Outlaw” Monday, February 7th Rudder Tower, Room 601 12 noon, free admission Open Reception Following: 205 MSC 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. presents A SPECIAL ATTRACTION Carlos Barbosa-Lima, | Brazilian Classical guitarist "In haunting lyricism and purity of^ tone, these readings were of the first ^ order. Barbosa-Lima ... is a front! rank member of the younger vir-« tuosos.” s Philadelphia Inquirer * “He is gifted by the goddess of music.” ^ Andres Segovia ft Thursday, February 10, 1977 8:00 P.M. Rudder Theater TICKET PRICES: REGULAR A&M STUDENT ZONE 1 4.00 3.00 ZONE 2 3.00 2.00 Ticket Information: MSC Box Office 845-2916 OPAS: an MSC committee The Opera and Pei'W' Arts Society of Texas A&M Unive® presents The Acting Con# @ “they have spark, fle xl ^ taste ... in short, a craft f Dan Sullivan, | “A theatre jewel.” Love's Labour^ Lost by William Shakespeare Thursday, February 8:00 P.M., Ft udd * Auditorium Auditorium TT)c\\fiy of tfe \\f)rld Wednesday, by William Congreve 8:00 P.M-t FU Auditorium TICKET PRICES (PER NIGHT): ZONE 1 REGULAR $6.50 A&M STUDENT $4 75 2 5.20 3.80 4.1! SEASON TICKETS HONORED FOR BOTH PERFORMANCj FURTHER TICKET INFORMATION: MSC BOX OFFICE 845-29 10 E$ f ® m/c OPAS: an MSC Committee