The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, February 08, 1979, Image 7

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The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, February 08, 1979, Image 7

Newspaper Page Text>ks te VE sity sfe recoin. I of on. ingedi; ' a tin '(lation, could k n, crosslln ate stn as “of recehi rtodoi are in are it icks. TTn design* campu itoUnt ipprovi l he the ic Pant leal undei that ; priori mts, bn carrity is was the bf paces b as malei senate ' ob™ the day eral bl s willb n & are nif< THE BATTALION Page 7 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1979 what’s up Thursday POLITICAL FORUM: Bob Kupperman, a military scientist for the U.S. Arms and Disarmament Agency, will speak on “Putting a Leash On Terrorism” at 8 p.m. in Room 701, Rudder Tower. TAMU HUMAN FACTORS CLUB: Barry Tillman, a Human Fac tors Analyst, will speak on “Human Factors in the Design of Mili tary Vehicles” at 8 p. m. in Room 342, Zaehry Engineering Center. TAMU EMERGENCY CARE TEAM: Will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 504, Rudder Tower. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: Walter Bradley will speak on “Love, Sex and Dating” at 7 p.m. in Room 510, Rudder Tower. Everyone is welcome. ROTERACT CLUB: Will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 308, Rudder Tower. METHODIST STUDENT MOVEMENT: A study on charismatics will be held in Room 350, MSC, at 7 p.m. TEXAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS: “Engineer ing registration” will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Room 103, Zaehry. BASKETBALL: The women’s team will play Lamar University at 6 p.m. in Beaumont. CEPHEID VARIABLE: “Them,” in which James Arness battles giant ants that overrun the world, will be shown at 8 and 10:30 p.m. in the Basement Coffeehouse. Admission is 50 cents. (G) PLACEMENT OFFICE: Graduating seniors who wish to interview for the following companies may begin signing up today for inter views on Feb. 22: Airesearch Manufacturing Co., Arizona Public Service Co., Conoco, Core Laboratories, Crawford Russell, Dow ell, Moore Products Co., PPG Industries Inc., Price Waterhouse & Co., J.E. Sirrine Co., TRW Systems, Turner Collie & Braden, U.S. Navy, Wrangler Jeans. TEXAS ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE: Will host Dr. Gary Sorenson speaking on “Passive Solar Energy in the Home” at A&M Colsolidated High School, Room 109 from 7-9 p.m. Friday DEADLINE: For applying for degrees to be awarded in May is today. The $8 fee is to be paid in the Fiscal Office, Coke Building. SWIM TEAM : The women’s team will swim against the University of Arizona and LSU here at 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL TEAM: The team is hosting the Texas region all-star match featuring the best players in Texas Volleyball. Warm ups— start at 7:30 p. m. and the game starts at 8:30 p. m. in Deware Field House. AGGIE CINEMA: “Three Days of the Condor,” a high tension thril ler concerning the C.I.A. and international conspiracy, starring Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway, will be shown at 8 p.m. in Rudder Theater. (R) MIDNIGHT MOVIE: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, about two bank robbers caught out of their element when the Old West closes at the turn of the century, starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Katharine Ross, will be shown in Rudder Theater. (PG). PLACEMENT OFFICE: Graduating senior who wish to interview for the following companies may begin signing up today for inter views on Feb. 23: Aramco Services, Capital National Bank in Austin, Dandry, Div. of Northern Telecon, DataPoint, Dresser Industries Oilfield Products, Ferguson Enterprises, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Ingersoll-Rand Inc., Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Marathon Oil Co., NCR Corp., PPG Industries Co., Rolm Corp., Santa Fe Drilling Co., Southern Pacific Trans. Co., TRW Sys tems, Turner Collie & Braden, U.S. Gypsum, West Texas Utilities. BASEMENT COFFEEHOUSE: Will feature singer-songwriter James Durst from 8 p.m. to midnight. Saturday STUDENT ’Y’: There will be a fish camp reunion party at the Quon- set Huts at 2 p.m. Tickets are available in Room 216, MSC. BASKETBALL: The men’s team will play Texas Tech in Lubbock. GYMNASTICS: The Air Force Academy, SWT, TCU, ORU, LSU and TAMU will compete in the 3rd A&M Invitational at 3 p.m. in G. Rollie White Coliseum. TENNIS: The tennis team will play against St. Edwards at 1:30 p.m. at Briarcrest Country Club in Bryan. TAMU RUGBY CLUB: Marcon Side vs. Stephen F. Austin R.F.C. will begin at noon and Whist Side vs. Galveston R.F.C. will begin at 2 p.m. on the drill field. SWIM TEAM: The men’s team will swim against the University of Arizona and TCU here at 2 p.m. AGGIE CINEMA: “The Sting,” starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in this comedy about two slick con artists who join forces to pull off the perfect job, will be shown at 8 p.m. in Rudder Theater. (PG). ClrarLL ^>1 »B»i p V i I B« " lussiansy wap flu of desit he ication By JULIE SMILEY ed On lirl Battalion Reporter Hie s«ff w o heads are better than one, so ilacedAsion and American scientists 1 npared solutions to combat a ia32ot nmon enemy — the flu. md me? ‘^ e ’ r conclusions come from a nguisk dy conducted in early 1978 which Sted the effectiveness of two , studti )gs, Amantadine and Riman- U n j vt: ine, in preventing the flu. This is the same test as the Russian flu provjl(■pine field trial now in progress at m-canp University. 15 toll ^ s ' an an( d American scientists hancel ll l )arcc ^ data on the two drugs at ^adersli I information exchange at Baylor theUi fcge of Medicine in Houston. )r. John M. Quarles, assistant iduatei | fo ssor medicine at Texas m of pi’ sa 'd the two drugs “are both r Retirt ^ effective in the prevention of uenzaand of some value in treat- , (influenza) if given early in an Potion.'' 'dAWI Duarles said Amantadine was ind about 70 percent effective and hantadine about 30 to 40 percent « letive in preventing the flu. fiQ IHe said the drugs were tested ver an eight week period in ®uary and February 1978 at Texas &M. Amantadine, Rimantadine or Bummy drug were given to 454 idents for six weeks. No one took medication the last two weeks of the Students were paid a small sum I returning health report cards md at the end of the test, students tore told whether they received a rae drug of a dummy, mantadine is a licensed pre- iption drug in the United States 1 is fairly widely used, Quarles o far, Rimantadine is not nsed as a prescription drug in Americans information the U.S. “Russians have used both drugs quite widely for years,” said Quarles. tadine even better. Results of the vaccine trial at Texas A&M will not be known for at least another month, Quarles said. T my BRIDAL FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 11 RAMADA INN 1 to 6 P.M. This area's leading merchants will be on hand to help make your wedding arrangements. L ’ Complementary tickets available at Next time you're in Mexico, stop by and visit the Cuervo J'abriea in Tequila. D Medley's Gifts Lucille's Bridal Shoppe Cowart's Jewelry Barker Photography The Soft Touch Rosanne's Plantation Catering Bryan Building and Loan Executive Travel Al's Formal Wear A ^ . N Cv w VV:;;. ‘ ^ . .a , • '• - ' : ' * Prioriteas Since 1795 \veVe welcomed our guests with our best. A traditional taste of Cuervo Gold. Visitors to Cuervo have always been greeted in a special way. They're met at the gates and invited inside to experi ence the unique taste of Cuervo Gold. This is the way we've said rr welcome"for more than 180 years. And it is as traditional as Cuervo Gold itself. For this dedication to tradition is what makes Cuervo Gold truly special. Neat, on the rocks, with a splash of soda, riTi in a perfect Sunrise or Margarita, Cuervo Gold will bring you back to a time when quality ruled the world. Cuervo. The Gold standard since 1795. _ CUERVO ESPECIALS) TEQUILA. 80 PROOF IMPORTED AND BOTTLED BY © 1978 HEUBLEIN, INC., HARTFORD. CONN. ■V ■

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