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i THE BATTALION TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1978 Page 3 igys i^s ILS problem Clayton backs parity rel rst women, blacks picked as astronauts United Press International WASHINGTON — The space agency announced Monday the selection of 35 new astronauts, including the first six women and the first three blacks, in Ameri ca’s space corps. An oriental from Hawaii also was selected as one of the 35. The new list breaks sex and race barriers that have existed since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration selected its first Mercury as- tronauts in 1959. The astronauts will report for duty at the Johnson Space Cen ter in Houston July 1, joining 27 other space pilots on active duty. They will train to fly the space shuttle in the 1980s. United Press International AUSTIN, Texas — Striking Texas rmers last week applauded the pport they received from high nking state officials in their bid to tain 100 percent parity for their rm products. But Texas House Speaker Bill layton, a Panhandle farmer and le of those most vocal in endorsing le farmers’ demands, concedes ere is little state officials can do to elp the farmers. And Clayton said ‘favors the 100 percent parity goal ily if it can be achieved through efree market system without any ivernment subsidies or controls. Clayton met with farmers at the Dvernor’s mansion then testified in ipport of their cause before a Se- ate subcommittee hearing. While the speaker supports the ial of an adequate profit on farm oducts, he does not support the ea of a strike and work on his farm as not lessened since the na- onwide form strike began. “I told them I support the move- ent to reach 100 percent parity, it I don’t support the strike,” he id. “I certainly would not go along ith hampering anyone else and I ou t condone those activities. No atter what type movement you get ling, there are always a few who t over excited. ” Clayton said the farmers with hom he met insisted they want to ihieve 100 percent parity without ovemment controls or subsidies, j really believe if we had access a free world market and prices leds prepared is Italy minority )remier resigns United Press International ROME — Premier Giulio An- eotti resigned as head of Italy’s Ith postwar government, opening e way for a possible role for the iwerful Communist Party in Italy’s tate fext government. The resignation of Andreotti’s inority government — after 17 onths in power — followed a brief, ial cabinet meeting. The move came after a two-month impaign by the Communists and leir allies to win seats in the next ibinet. The premier’s Christian Demo- atic Party had rejected the Com- unist demand which was strongly iposed by the U.S. State Depart- ent. Andreotti handed in his resigna- on to President Giovanni Leone fer the cabinet session. were not controlled by statistical in formation put out by the govern ment farmers could come close to attaining their share of parity,” Clayton said. “I’m certainly not for a controlled economy and attaining 100 percent parity through control measure.” Both he and Briscoe contend 100 percent parity on farm prices would have little impact on consumers be cause most of the cost involved in agricultural products comes from shipping and processing. “It would have an extremely in significant effect as far as the con sumers are concerned,” Briscoe said. What can state officials do to help the farm situation? “At the state level you can’t do much of anything,” Clayton said. Clayton said many of the striking farmers swear they will not plant this year. But he has his doubts they will stick to that threat. “When the weather warms up, and we get that first good rain, I think you’ll see them heading for their fields,” he said. “I’ve been a farmer all my life, and I couldn’t do that (not plant this year). I know what my banker would do. He couldn’t afford to let my equipment and land sit idle without a method of repaying my loans.” Clayton said the farmers have a persuasive argument for higher prices for their products. But he says it is up to Congress — not to anyone in state government — to solve the problem. laiiimisiiiaiBiiiaiiisiiiSiiigmgiiwingiiiBllglliallialliilliaiEllillligllimaiPlPJM^IMiSIIMillllMIMMMBIllBMIfflfflMB iger PERMANENT SPECIAL Start off the new year with a new perm ... from the soft flowing look to the curly no-hassle look. $ 25 00 PERM, CUT & STYLE . . . All this week . . . For Guys & Gals! 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