THE BATTALION Page 3 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1980 local Library to adopt ‘tougher’ policies By JERRY MAZE Campus Reporter Specific statutes governing theft and vandalism inside the library are needed in the University Rules and Regulations, Dr. Ron Darby, Lib rary Council chairman, said in Fri day evening’s Library Council meeting. "There are some teeth in a regula tion if it says in the rules that ‘this is a violation of a specific rule, punish able by a specific course of action.’ “If there was a direct statement in he rules concerning library mate rials, it might make people aware (wl^j that we are concerned with this as a lilitvj, problem and intend to do something about it.” J. Wayne Stark, Memorial Stu dent Center director, said people stay in the library after it closes and eave later in the night. Stark said his creates a risk of theft that cannot ae tolerated and some preventive course of action must be taken. “Like many of us, the University § Police lack the personnel to effec tively guard the entire campus,”. Stark said. “I suggest the library follow the idea of other buildings on campus and include a security guard in the budget.” The Library Council is also seek ing tougher penalties for failure to return articles checked out of the library. Kenneth Denmark, chairman of the committee appointed to investi gate solutions for the problem, said he considered not returning a book as theft — even though it’s not as deliberate as walking out with one. Denmark said he will present ideas for more efficient enforcement of rules governing theft in the library at the council’s February meeting. In other action, the council im posed a $5 charge for opening lock ers in the library when keys have been lost and discussed the nature of book acquistions for the coming year. Ron Darby, chairman of the Library council, council, explains a point at the Friday’s meeting of the Staff photo by Steve Clark Local drives provide fund for two A&M researchers By LAURA RUTHERFORD City Reporter Through local drives like the Mothers March and the Super Walk, the March of Dimes has pro vided research grants for two Texas A&M University professors and a ? community information resource : center. Dr. Garret M. Ihlers, head of the medical biochemistry department, is trying to cure Gaucher disease, an inherited enzyme deficiency causing a fatty substance to accumulate in the bone marrow, liver, spleen or brain. This disease, affecting over 2,500 Americans, can cause pain, fractures, abnormal blood clotting, anemia, liver disease or progressive mental deterioration. Ihler said he hopes to one day re verse the progress of the disease by injection of red blood cells contain ing the deficient enzyme. The blood cell is then damaged and the enzyme is released into the body. Ihler said the red blood cell works to stablize the enzyme. Before, the enzyme disappeared quickly and had little affect. Ihler said no one would be work ing on a cure for Gaucher Disease without the March of Dimes grant, which completely funds the re search. Dr. James E. Womack, associate professor of veterinary pathology, is also a March of Dimes grant reci pient. Womack is researching the nor mal biology of the developing embryo, specificaly the sequence in which genes are regulated. Womack said this is an area almost devoid of knowledge. Distributing information is^ another major function of the March of Dimes. il Dr. Clifford Sherry, assistant pro fessor of biology and a director of the March of Dimes, said he thinks the March of Dimes office is a great re source center. “From an informational stand point, I think they do an excellent job,” Sherry said. Sherry said he was pleased with the results of Monday’s Mothers’ March which netted $15,500. He said this amount was about 40 per cent more than last year. Sherry said they hope to get col- —— lege students involved in the Super Walk on March 15. He said he is encouraging group competition at the walk and he is trying to get a group from the biology department to participate. Anyone wanting to spend a few hours walking to help the March of Dimes fight birth defects shqujd , contact Claire Malone at the Martsfe^' ’., of j5jm.es office*' 84(v.$470., ’ Have You Tried Our Super Vv* REGULAR SUB — ROAST BEEF CHEESE — TUNA - TURKEY — POLISH HAM — HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10a.m. - 10p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10a.m. - 11p.m. Sun. 12p.m. - 10p.m. CALL IN ORDERS 846-4868 drive Texas Off ice of Traffic Safety Just $3750 Share a Mizpah pendant with your Valentine — half for her to wear, half for him. It’s the gift that makes you unforgettable! In 14 karat gold-filled. THE DIAMOND STORE Enjoy it now with Zales credit. Master Charge • VISA • American Express Carte Blanche • Diners Club • Layaway Student Accounts Welcome ■vw* yvjtw „a. tn