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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1979)
Man loses job by choosing rong station United Press International EDMONTON, Alberta — Radio Jwsman Fred Griffis tried to liven upaCKST staff Christmas party last [eekend by finding some dance music on the radio. He tuned in a » « , rival station and was promptly fired, fi Bason Edwards, the station’s news director, went to his reporter’s de fense Monday and promptly found himself out of a job. He was de moted to a newsman, and im- diately resigned rather than ac- jpt the lower post. j'l still can’t believe it happened,” Griffis, 23, said Monday. “This 11%I* thing is so stupid.” I B#|^}f|Griffis boss, General Manager Ron McLeod, who was among the ■zen or so guests at the party, fired the newsman. ■Griffis said the guests were listen- in;: to a number of eight track tapes ■ night and decided they’d like to ilieai some different music. uuy u^B So I went over to the radio, tried BACK HB get CKST but the reception was : «)poor I turned to CHED. Mi It was only on for about three , minutes — time for one song and a ®|fomo.” THE BATTALION Page 9A WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1979 7.00 14.25 5.83 .00 10.48 9.75 11.46 .00 7.48 1088 6.98 .00 7.98 1.25 13.25 8.98 6.98 .00 .75 7.50 8.98 4.98 7.98 .00 11.00 1.75 9.00 248 7.48 7.48 3.98 11.98 2.83 1.73 1.98 2.98 3.98 9.75 .00 1.98 .75 2.98 2.98 6.48 2.00 2.00 7.48 4.50 2.98 7.48 5.98 11.48 6.48 8.00 7.98 4.98 7.13 10.48 8.75 3.25 6.00 8.48 00 .98 14.48 5.00 7.50 .00 13.75 .00 6.75 6.00 5.98 12.00 5.48 10.48 1.88 2.75 3.25 .00 1.75 6.25 .63 11.25 13.25 4.48 3.25 4.75 7.48 2.98 .75 5.98 4.98 8.88 12.48 7.98 11.25 2.48 9.48 12.50 4.98 4.75 7.98 18.25 3.38 3.50 .00 14.75 3.98 12.38 7.98 .00 11.25 7.48 9.25 7.98 1.73 9.48 7.50 .00 .00 .00 2.48 6.75 13.75 8.50 14.75 1.48 12.50 3.98 1.48 1.23 4.95 4.25 2.00 8.48 7.48 9.96 .00 2.83 10.50 11.25 16.25 4.63 8.48 9.88 5.98 16.98 8.38 13.63 4.00 5.98 5.98 17.46 4.65 1.48 6.98 2.48 6.48 7.98 .00 .00 4.48 4.48 7.98 6.98 .00 :Egyptian gets jail term for n*r <1 • 1 * Ikiss and run 112 ■ iul. 1(1 United Press International "jljCAIRO — An Egyptian was sen- Etaced to three years in jail for for- ijlibly trying to kiss a girl on the nlreet. in ■The defendant, Farag Ghali, 28, first whispered words of love in the mBrlsears as she walked home in the ^suburb of Helwan, but she re- uleatedly admonished him, a Cairo ;; court was told. wIThen he attempted to take her his arms and kiss her by force, ult the girl resisted and screamed. M|ks pedestrians rushed to her re- Ghali sped off but was quickly uppprehended and taken to a police ‘’station, where he confessed his o''crime." ^ijrhe court, explaining the harsh ii feme nee, said the girl was decently ^pressed, her appearance did not jivite molestation and the defen- Inthad no excuse to justify his ugly Ime.” PRICES ea. and up LOW Bosch ^ Plugs y # V Disc Pad q Sets y.yO and up Haynes Repair n Manuals 9.95 PASSPORT AUTO SUPPLY 1403 Harvey Road on Hwy. 30 1 block west of East Bypass 693-9411 BATTERIES 6 volt VW 33.50 exch 12 volt VW 37.50 exch 6 volt MG 33.50 exch 12 volt Honda 37.50 exch 12voltDatsun 33.50 exch Toyota, Subaru PASSPORT AUTO SUPPLY 1403 Harvey Road on Hwy. 30 1 block west of ^astEt|7jDasis^^^^^69^S^M What’s up at Texas A&M Wednesday AGGIE CHRISTMAS CARD SALES: The Class of’80 will be selling Christmas cards in the MSC and at the MSC Box Office in Rudder Tower through Friday. A package of 10 is $2.50, and there are two designs to choose from. GIFT WRAP SERVICE: The Student “Y” will be wrapping gifts 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. daily through Dec. 21 in Room 216-A, MSC. Free for all “Y” members; a small charge for non-members. Bring your own boxes. FISH CAMP APPLICATIONS: Chairman and subchairman applica tions may be picked up in Room 216, MSC through Jan. 18. CALCULUS HELP SESSION: The Math Club will have a help session to aid all calculus students prepare for finals. Will be held 7-10 p.m. in Room 203, Academic building. Admission — $1 at the door. “MONKEY BUSINESS”: The Marx Brothers star in this comedy as stowaways on an ocean liner. All four try to disembark by passing themselves as Maurice Chevalier. Will be shown at 8 p.m. in Rudder Theater. Admission — $1. (G) “HORSE FEATHERS”: The Marx Brothers star again in this com edy on a college campus. Groucho returns to his alma mater as the new college president so his son, Zeppo, may graduate, and to win the annual football classic. Will be shown at 9:30 p.m. in Rudder Theater. Admission — $1. (G) OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS: An informal program on securing your apartment during the Christmas holidays will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Tanglewood South party room. Sponsored by the Univer sity Police and the Off-Campus Center. “MEDICINE MEN...” Theatre Arts presents “From Medicine Men to Men of Medicine and other fractured fairy tales” at 8 p.m. in Rudder Forum. Admission — FREE. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The A&M Consolidated High School Concert Choir will perform from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the Univer sity National Bank lobby. SAN ANTONIO HOMETOWN CLUB: Will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 607, Rudder to play a Christmas party. New members are welcome. HUMAN FACTORS SOCIETY: Dean Walton will discuss “The Human Factors Specialists” at 7 p.m. in Room 342, Zachry. HANG GLIDING CLUB: Hardy Snyman, Secretary of HHGA, will show a movie on hang gliding in the Southwest at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, Rudder. Infonnation will also be available on the Spring Beginners Seminar. Admission — 50c donation. LUTHERAN STUDENT MOVEMENT: Will hold a short meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room 502, Rudder. Christmas caroling will follow. Thursday ‘SILENT RUNNING”: A science-fiction film set in the year 2000. What remains of Earth’s plant life exists in a greenhouse aboard a spaceship, and it is in danger of being destroyed. Will be shown at 8 and 10 p.m. in Rudder Theater. Admission — $1.25. (G) SOCIOLOGY CLUB: Will have a wine and cheese party at 2 p.m. in Dr. Copp’s home (1101 Pershing). Bring wine and a cheese snack. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The A&M Consolidated Middle School Choir will perform from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the University Na tional Bank lobby. STUDENT “Y”: A Christmas Service will be held at 8 p.m. in the MSC Lounge. Rev. Dan Reihing will speak. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: Will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 204, Harrington. Friday CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The A&M Consolidated High School Honor Mixed Choir will perform from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the University National Bank lobby. STUDENT “Y”: Will have an all-day Christmas party in Room 216-A, MSC. All Y members welcome to come by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m, REGISTRATION: Musicians can register for auditions to play with the Brazos Symphony Orchestra today at 2 p.m. in Rudder Thea ter. The auditions will be held Friday, Jan. 18. B&M BOOKSTORE has a wide variety of paperback books for all to enjoy Fiction Mysteries Westerns Best Sellers Magazines Comic Books Collectors stamps and supplies Largest selection of science fiction in the area 3602 E. 29th St. Bryan JUST FOR MOVERS RYDER’S READY TRUCK FLEET Graduating Seniors receive a 10% discount on any One-Way Move. All other students receive $25.00 off any One-Way move. The right Ford or other fine truck, with the right equipment; auto shift, and loading ramps Hand trucks, furniture pads, tow bars Move one to 7 rooms Nationwide road service Moving tips & insurance YOUR LOCAL RYDER TRUCK RENTAL DEALER. 0 3S£ RVYJER U Rent M #3 2301 S. 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