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ggy days have returned with the coming of
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area readily attests to the return of the rainy
season. Showers are expected the rest of the
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les)inwhiqDALLAS — A scarcity of
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very,
explained
pyees has forced some area
esses to resort to extraordinary
to advertise their openings,
ose requiring a large number of
lied workers are using such
ing thronfiBrtising methods as planes, trail-
ncludingapffcgns, matchbooks, radio spots
ican Psyi # iliers and distributing them in
ntion in AtiBhborhoods and even in their
ered. Butts to reach the payroll gaps,
•came inti Fust food restaurants, department
aspect dtinsiBs and construction contractors
icer specialfBnost affected by the scarcity of
Oregon MdBloyees, a problem stemming
ked, dosouiBi North Texas healthy economy
others die>Blow unemployment rate. While
• same forluBonal unemployment averages
at somep; over near 6 percent, the rate in
ed to live »:Mlas is well below 5 percent,
did/w/. flmobapplicants, much to the envy
latierilswfo fltheir counterparts in the rest of
ng, liveicm* country, can afford ter be some-
n’t cutdorvhat particular about what they will
who won Wept. The beginning of the school
nt reguladigsai also has depleted the ranks of
porary student employees,
he businesses are placing special
jphasis on trying to attract
sewifes who want a little extra
ey, but not to work year-round,
ployers have discovered house-
les, particularly those with chil
li, like to work shifts which allow
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HERBOURG, France — An
0-pound grampus whale,
ooned since Tuesday in the
rbourg naval port, has vanished,
ort officials Sunday said the
lie, which has disrupted harbor
Re and defied capture, has not
seen since Saturday afternoon,
n it was seen moving closer to
open sea.
fficials think the whale — a
tempered breed of black whale
ited to dolphins — either has
bed the English Channel or is
yeak from lack of food it is resting
the bottom.
brt oficials said they would re-
Ue efforts to capture the whale
lay. They hoped the sea mammal
|uld become less active and easier
capture as it weakens with
'Huger.
Marine biologists in Cherbourg
lieve the whale cannot live
i’ond Tuesday without adequate
urishment, which is in short sup-
in the confined area of the
-ks.
may be suffering from indiges-
a harbor official said, referring
its eating of sailors’ lunch scraps
iurday.
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United Press International
John Adams, the second presi-
pnt of the United States, served as
dense attorney for British soldiers
Parged with murder in the “Boston
Pass acre.” Two of them were con-
feted of manslaughter, branded on
be hand and set free.
pension plans.
Most businesses rely on the lure
of money to attract workers, but
even that has had limited success.
With the minimum wage at $2.60,
one taco restaurant chain advertises
starting pay at $3.25.
An executive with the chain said
lack of staff is the biggest single
problem his company faces. At some
busy times of the day, he said, re
staurants are forced to turn away
customers because there are not
enough employees to take care of
them.
But there are obvious advantages
to the booming economy, too. As a
spokesman for a department store’s
personnel division said,
“It (low unemployment) may be
difficult for employment, but it’s
great for business. Let’s hope it
stays that way.
what’s up
Tuesday
MOVIE: Aggie Cinema wil show “Nicholas and Alexandra,” at 8 p.m.
in Rudder Theater.
PLANT SCIENCE CLUB: Will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room
103 of the Plant Sciences Ruilding.
AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY: Will hold a meeting to get ac
quainted with instructors at 7:30 p.m. in the Quonset Hut B.
TAMU HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION: All students are welcome to
join the Horseman’s Association. Members do not have to own a
horse. There will be a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in room 113, Kleburg.
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION: New members are wel
come to join. There will be a meeting in room 308, Rudder Tower
at 7:30 p.m.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY: There will be a program
presented by Janet Bragg Mo To and then a meeting at 7:30 p.m.
in room 504, Rudder Tower.
SEMINAR: “The United Way - It’s Role and Operation in the Com
munity, will begin at 6:00 p.m. in room 203,Memorial Student
Center. There will be discussion related to funds appropriation,
campaign administration, budget planning, volunteer structure
development, public relations, publicity and community partici
pation.
TAMU RACQUETBALL CLUB: Will hold a meeting in Rudder
tower at 7:00 p.m. There will be a discussion of a tournament and
party.
MARKETING SOCIETY: There will be a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in
room 701, Rudder Tower.
PANHANDLE AREA: Th ere will be a panhandle area hometown
club meeting to select officers at 7:30 in Rudder Tower.
GOLF: There will be a men’s golf tournament at Texarkana. There
will be a women’s golf tournament at Oklahoma.
SOFTBALL: The women’s softball team will have a meet in
Huntsville at 6 p.m.
CAMAC: The Committee for the Awareness of Mexiean-American
Culture invites everyone to come and find out what CAMAC is all
about at their first meeting at 8 p.m. in room 510, Rudder Tower.
Wednesday
SVS: The Student Volunteer Services will hold their “2nd Annual
Agency Volunteer Fair” at the Memorial Student Center Fountain
from 9:00 to 4:00.
BRIDGE: Bridge will be played every Wednesday in room 212,
Memorial Student Center at 7:15 p.m.
PARACHUTE CLUB: TAMU Parachute Club will have demonstra
tions and jumps on the main drill field from 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. and
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. The club will also show a movie entitled “Wings”
at 8 p.m. in room 601, Rudder.
GOLF: The women’s golf team has a tournament in Oklahoma City.
MOVIE: Aggie Cinema presents “The Grapes of Wrath,” the
Academy Award-winning film based on John Steinbeck’s novel
about the despair and poverty of an Oklahoma family during the
Depression at 8 p.m. in Rudder Theater.
Thursday
WATER SKI CLUB: Will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. in room 301,
Rudder Tower.
OASIS: Will hold a Noon Bible Study in the Basement Coffeehouse
from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
MOSLIM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION: New officials will be
elected at the meeting in room 206, Memorial Student Centat
7:30 p.m.
CANCER SOCIETY: The Brazos County Chapter American Cancer
Society will meet at noon at 3-C Barbeque at 810 So. Main, Bryan,
j All persons interested in serving on the board or on committees
are invited to attend.
j CEPHEID VARIABLE: “A Boy & His Dog,” a tale of survival in the
j year 2024, which traces the adventures of Vic and his telepathic
j canine companion, Blood, in a post-Atomic War Wilderness, will
be shown at 8 and 10:30 p.m. in Rudder Theater.
VOLLEYBALL: The volleyball team will play UTA and Nebraska at
Arlington at 7:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1978
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We're quite happy to
announce the
opening of
Bridals & Formals
College Station's newest fine bridal shoppe
in the Texas 707 Center
Open Monday-Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
707 S. Texas Ave.
Some schools
are more than just
schools.
And some banks
are more than just
banks.
We’d like to be more
than a bank by providing:
• checking accounts
• Passbook accounts and certificates of
deposit paying the maximum interest
permitted by law
• personalized checks
• convenient drive-in windows
• new car loans for seniors
• Worldwide Banking Service
• Trust Department
And travel
accommodations:
• travel counsel
• free ticket delivery
• 30-day charge
• international travel planning
• assistance with visa/passport
• lodging reservation
• rental car arrangements
THE BANK OF A&M
111 University Drive / College Station
Telephone: 846-5721
member fdic
A&M TRAVEL SERVICE
in the lobby of the Bank of A&M
Telephone: 846-8881