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Page 10 THE BATTALION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1979 Services still gone for some in Colorado blizzard 9 s wake United Press International CAMPO, Colo. — Most motorists stranded by a snow storm that killed five persons and hundreds of head of five stock were on their way again Wednesday, but numerous south eastern Colorado residents still were without electricity or tele phone service. The State Patrol late Wednesday reopened 1-70 from Denver east to the Kansas border and U.S. 36 from Byers to the state line, enabling many motorists to continue their journeys. The only major highway still closed was U.S. 287 south from Lamar to the Oklahoma border. The storm, which swept onto the state’s eastern plains Monday be hind 60 mph winds, was blamed for the deaths of three truckers in a grinding collision near Kit Carson Tuesday. A New Mexico couple also died while stranded in their car south of Campo, just north of the Oklahoma border. The Baca County Coroner’s Of fice said Ray Sawyer, 59, and his wife, Mary, 56, of Roswell, N.M., were asphyxiated by carbon monoxide gas while stranded in their vehicle. The couple’s bodies were discovered by a truck driver. John Schaffner, chief of the Campo volunteer Fire Department, said main roads in his area were cleared Wednesday and stranded motorists were able to leave town. He said officials had not been able to survey livestock damage because rural roads remained blocked by drifts. “There are a lot of cattle scattered around, some of them dead,” Schafther said. “We had one farmer who lost better than 200 head of hogs and another lost 46. We can see a few dead cattle just outside of town, but we don’t know what it’s like out in the country because we can’t get out there.” Schafther also said electrical serv ice in the area was “in pretty bad shape.” “We’ve got some of the places on, but a lot are still out,” he said. The Southeast Colorado Power Association in La Junta, which serves a 13,000-square mile area, reported 4,500 customers without power Tuesday night. 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A spokesman for the Kit Carson County Sheriffs Department in Burlington said the 85 stranded motorists who spent Tuesday night at the Community Center were “still here Wednesday.” “We won’t know until it’s all over with exactly how many were stranded,” he said. A dispatcher for the Cheyenne County SherifFs Office in Cheyenne Wells said she had no idea how many persons were stranded there by the storm. “Our deputy and a local police man went out to pick up four motorists and came back with 17,” she said. “Who had time to count? But I do know that when they opened the highway, it looked like Colorado Boulevard at rush hour.” United Pi CIUDAD J gamblii Mexico sid Officials pre, exican book i operating rery major Ai oept bets or . ,d American Aid baseball. For decade 1 tracks in IreDiego, C are/., across Paso, were s to attrac ), a hors ed for years Your money or your life, hombre ■Jiudac 1 Juarez [exit Killer bees were on the loose Wednesday night as from left Becky Strawderman, Randy Barron, Fred Johnson and Daniel Criswell swarmed to a local pizza to win the $100 prize for best costume. Soviets in Cuba Vance says ‘factors’ point to decrease in Battalion photo by Brat[ ex j ca n profe ■COL, wa iderway to establishment tome rican ma ROHIT, Ar otball, PRC ices, PROD lemetrio Sot, Sotomayor rent for or larez soccer le business redicts that acti\ jvernment c ■betting in iking place a! United Press International WASHINGTON — There has been a “lessening of activity” by the Soviet combat troops in Cuba, say administration officials, who con sider it an encouraging indication the Russians are beginning to re spond to U.S. concerns. The change was noted by Secre tary of State Cyrus Vance at a news conference Wednesday, when he made a mysterious reference to “some factors” that have changed in the Cuban situation. About two hours later, a U.S. offi cial, who cannot be further iden tified under ground rules of the conversation, telephoned some re porters to specify what the changes He said the Soviet unit has re duced its military maneuvers; there has been a noticeable drop in the volume of radio traffic, indicating a general drop in unit activity; and the brigade has reduced its “presence,” making itself less apparent to the Cuban population. These signs, all admittedly minor, add up to a possibly favorable trend, the official said, and a close watch will be maintained. Sen. Richard Stone, D.-Fla., who first drew public attention to the combat brigade, said the factors are negated by other reports, confirmed by Vance, of unexplained construc tion at the Cienfuegos naval base. Vance said a second naval pier is being built, and several large build ings, including one type that is sometimes used to service Soviet nuclear subs, have been constructed at Cienfuegos. But he said there has been no violation of the U.S.-Soviet under standings that ban nuclear weapons in Cuba. In his press conference, Vance also: — Called on warring factions in famine-stricken Cambodia to open their borders to a massive land, sea and airlift of food and medical supplies, and hinted at world opin ion pressures to accomplish that. — Accused El Salvador’s extreme left of “deliberate provocations” in fomenting violence that resulted in numerous deaths and an armed at tack on the U.S. Embassy. He of fered U.S. aid and said it is possible Cuba is meddling in the El Salvador situation. —Said the death of South Korean President Park Chung Hee will not have a major impact on the pro posed three-way talks between the two Koreas and the United States. He said he hoped South Korea’s political process would catch up with the progress the nation has made economically and socially. — Said the “tough political deci sion” on nuclear force moderniza tion faced by America’s NATO allies will be made much easier if SALT II gains prompt Senate approval. — Defended the increase in U.S. arms sales to Morocco, but pre dicted the Western Sahara war against Algerian-backed Polisario guerrillas cannot be won on the battlefield. — Announced slow but important .S.-Mexico progress is being madeK- 00 f of th Egyptian-Israeli talks on Mexico gamb autonomy and that th igdistance ol States remains eommitti as the open Camp David peace fomiu orserace boi — Called on the OffT 0 ',™; producers to keep cnnieK 1 ltc s l> within reason to avoid wra® world economy and hurtinm nations. >ecui is ati Wholesale prices rise- fcJ another 1% in Octobe Introducing: MIDNIGHT MADNESS HOME GAME SPECIAL This weekend: Large Coke Deluxe Hamburger or Burrito Super Scoop of Fries Only at Jack in the Box in COLLEGE STATION FRIDAY and SATURDAY Midnight til 3 a.m. UACKin United Press International WASHINGTON — Inflation at the wholesale level rose 1 percent during October, although energy prices increased at the slowest pace since last spring and food costs dropped slightly, the government reported Thursday. The overall 1 percent rise in the cost of goods ready for shipment to retailers was somewhat better than September’s 1.4 percent increase and the 1.2 percent August gain, the Labor Department said. But it still offered proof that con sumers will be hit with more price hikes in coming months when they shop in stores and supermarkets. The major bright spot in the Oc tober report was food, where wholesale prices actually fell by 0.1 percent last month following a 1.8 percent rise in September and a 1.2 percent jump in August. Meat prices turned down sharply while the cost of eggs, processed fruits and vegetables and dairy products also registered significant declines. On the energy fiont, prices by 4.7 percent. Gasoline < rose costs International Meditation Society There will be a free introductory lecture on the Transcendental Meditation Program on Tuesday the 6th of November at 7:30 P.M. in Room No. 204A of the Library. This lecture is for those just interested in the general knowledge or in learning the technique for expanding awareness and increasing enjoyment of all aspects of life. Note: There will be an organizational meeting held at 6:30 p.m. the same evening for those who are already TM practitioners. jumped 5.1 percent andhcra ing oil went up 4.7 perafl Labor Department said || Although the energy imj| were hefty, they were stiltn est since last April and lwj| September’s 6.8 percent i™ The Labor Depart^ wholesale price report saii compounded annual rate ofia| last month was 12.7 percenti The United States enterecB fourth quarter with the hin nual rate of inflation sincetkl World War II — 13.2 percefl Alfred Kahn, the White M chief inflation fighter, hasaiffl edged the administration forecast of a 10.6 percent ill rate for the year is now "cbfl achievable and “11 percentl| impossible to achieve.” “I see no short-term rep sight,” he said recently. The index, which mefi wholesale price changes, 223.7 in October. ThatmeanH and services which were pi|| $100 in 1967 cost $223 f month. The Agriculture Depart™ offer a small glimmer of hope W nesday that the food price roll tion would continue wheaP ported prices of raw firm p# — before they move throw® pipeline to consumers — felB cent in Oetolier. A&M — PENN STATE Action Photos of one of Texas A&M’s Greatest Victories ■ iiiiiiiiiiiu ALL GREEK UNITED WAY KIDNAP $11.95 each post paid 2 (different) 3 (different) 4 (different) $ 19 95 $27 9 s $32 95 $11.95 each post paid Send check or money order to: Action Photos Box 521 Wichita Falls, Texas 76307 Taken with Hasselblad Camera and 250mm Telephoto Lens (817) 723-8882 Friday, Nov. 2 Center Stage Manor East Mali in Bryan 1 p.m. to 7 p.m at ■