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le bA 1HE BA i K'ALIGN TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1980 The Finest Entertainment in Town at ROSEWOOD JUNCTION January 15 thru February 2 Elmo & Patsy l.OO Cover Fri. & Sat. Only February 5 thru 9 Stardust l.OO Cover Fri. & Sat. Only February 12 thru 23 Brad Watson No Cover February 25 thru March 1 Tangent No Cover March 10 thru 15 Kathy & Dave No Cover March 17 thru 22 March 25 thru April 12 Rosewood Junction — No Cover April 15 thru 26 Elmo & Patsy l.OO Cover Fri. & Sat. Only April 29 thru May 3 Dotson, Lee, & Middleton — No Cover May 6-10 Stardust l.OO Cover Fri. & Sat. Only the batt DOES IT DAILY Monday through Friday nation U.S. condemns Soviet vetoes m /t/pfnam&a Eddie Dominguez 66 Joe Arciniega 74 United Press International WASHINGTON — The White House charged Monday that the Soviet veto in the United Nations of economic sanctions against the Tehran government “is aimed at advancing Soviet designs in Iran.” The U.N. Security Council voted 10-2 Sunday night for the sanctions, but the U.S. -sponsored measure was vetoed by the Soviet Union. In a statement condemning the Soviet action, a White House report said that over the next several days, the United States will work with other nations to seek to implement sanctions against Iran for its refusal to free 50 U.S. hostages held in the U.S. embassy in Tehran since Nov. 4. The statement said that, at the president s direction, Deputy Sec retary of State Warren Christopher is now in Europe to discuss further actions with European allies. The White House statement charged that by its two vetoes in the past week — the other against a re solution denouncing the Russian in vasion of Afghanistan — “The Soviet Union has opposed this effort of the international community, including the United States, to resolve the cri- ERNEST LAWSON NA (1873-1939). “Hills of Winter" 1927. 25x30 inches. Oil on canvas. / TRILOGY: PART II EIGHT AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISTS From the collection of J. W. Runyon, '35 January 15 through February 17, 1980 OPENING RECEPTION 4:00-6:00 pm, Tuesday, January 15 First Floor Sterling C. Evans Library Group tours available by appointment at 845-1914 This exhibition is sponsored by Texas A&M University Art Exhibits and the Memorial Student Center Directorate. IRA LEVIN'S DEATHTRAP Scenery by Costumes by Lighting by WILLIAM RITMAN RUTH MORLEY MARC B. WEISS Original New York Production Directed by ROBERT MOORE Restaged by PHILIP CUSACK “SEEING ‘DEATHTRAP’ IS LIKE A RIDE ON A GOOD ROLLER-COASTER WHEN THE SCREAMS AND LAUGHS MINGLE TO FORM AN ENJOYABLE HYSTERIA!” — Jack Kroll, Newsweek Sat. Feb. 2 8:15 Rudder Auditorium Tickets Info. MSC Box Office Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 G.P. 4.50 5.50 6.50 Std. 2.75 4.00 5.25 sis in Iran through peaceful means. Meanwhile, it is seeking to crush the independence of Afghanistan through military force.” The statement went on to say that the Soviet vetoes “expose, for all the world to see, the Soviet Union’s dis regard for international law and the world’s machinery of peace.” “The veto does nothing to lessen the world community’s condemna tion of their acts, ” the White House statement said. “Nor does it lessen Iran’s isolation from the world. In spite of the veto, we are confident that nations will act to maintain the rule of law. ” j ]j U.S. to impose fast r * • Iran sanctions despite veto United Press International WASHINGTON — A State De partment spokesman said Monday it would go ahead with unilateral sanc tions against Iran, despite the Soviet veto of such a move in the United Nations. rj' . ; Describing the Soviet veto as a k, “cynical act which once again proves '5^ } Soviet contempt for international law,' department spokesman Hod- , , ding Carter said, "We will act as /// though the resolution had been put / ' into effect.” The vetoed resolution called for the end of all commercial sales to Iran, with the exception of food and medicine, and a reduction in the \ ^ level of diplomatic contacts with the '' regime. The United States is prepared to follow through and increase the cost anc ^ pressure to Iran for the holding V. of hostages,” Carter said. He said the United States has T Y some indications that the measures t*/j 1 iff!I? that have already been taken “have iJ of caused shortages and economic dis- location in Iran.” /l / 1 /ll I Yh Carter added that Deputy Secret- %/M ItlV l/U/Iv iwks 11/ ary of State Warren Christopher is now in Europe discussing possible OK Monday sanctions with Eumpcan allies ' Beef producers test bill vote set United Press International r WASHINGTON — Assistant Agriculture Secretary Bobby Smith reminded beef producers Monday to register early for referendum voting on establishing a national beef re search and promotion program. Beef producers who owned cattle in 1979 can register Jan. 28*Feb. fiat county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service offices. Voting will be by secret ballot Feb. 19-22. Registration and voting may be done by mail. • < The program, if approved, would be financed by assessments on cattle sold. Part of the money would be used for research on diet and health ques tions concerning beef and to present the research results to consumers. United Press International CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Monday started the fifth and mbktconffhfehensive simu lated flight test for the first space shuttle to be launched later this year. Backup crew members, Air Force Col. Joe Engel, and Navy Cmdr. Richard Truly, were at the controls of the space ship Columbia when the test was started at 2 a.m. Monday. The first actual space shuttle mis sion is scheduled to last 54 hours. This simulated test includes a dress rehearsal of the launch and ascent into orbit, 48 hours of orbital man euvers and return to earth for landing. During the simulated orbital por tion, backup crew members will alternate with prime crew members former Navy Captain John Young and Navy Cmdr. Robert Crippen. 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