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Page 2B THE BATTALION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1980 AGGIES! Dou^la^ Jem: rv 10% AGGIE DISCOUNT ON ALL MERCHANDISE WITH STUDENT ID (Cash Only Please) We reserve the right to limit use of this privilege. Downtown Biyan (212 N. Main) and Culpepper Plaza MSC ARTS PRESENTS NTSU 1 O’ CLOCK LAB BAND "j/ This election going to the dogs United Press International HOUSTON — Roberta Blackmer said she and her husband mailed in a newspaper clipping registering their dog to vote as a sort of joke to show it was too easy to become a voter. Harris County Tax Assessor Carl Smith was not amused. He threatened to turn the joke against Blackmer, who publicized reg istration of her 4-year-old mastiff, Minna, by writing officials and trying to vote the dog absentee. County Clerk Anita Rodeheaver said “dogs can’t vote” and turned Minna away Wednesday. But Blackmer had her say. “I guess the point is that my husband and I are very concerned citizens,” she said. “We saw a (voter registration) coupon in the paper and thought how strange that this is all there is to registering to vote. ” They filled it out, putting an “X” in the signature blank for Minna. F.L. Blackmer, her husband, signed as a witness. “Then, lo and behold, we got a card back, ” Blackmer said. “That’s when we really got concerned. If a lot of deceased people and aliens came to the polls, that could affect the future of Harris County.” Smith said the situation was “a violation of the law and it makes a mockery of the system.” The tax assessor said the application requires a person to certify he or she is a citizen of the United States and giving false information on a voter registration is a felony. “Inasmuch as it (Blackmer’s letter) was sent to other persons, it would appear that a significant amonunt of publicity will be given this matter,” Smith said. “I feel it incumbent upon me to take positive and drastic action on what seems to me to be a very serious violation.” 8:00 pm Rudd&7 Auditorium Students $2.50 Non-students $ 3.50 ,dditional Information MSC Box Office ATTENTION OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS MAY PURCHASE BOARD DINING FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER. Dining space will be available in Sbisa, Commons, and Duncan Dining facilities. Sign up for the board plan during pre-registration. Vote for Greater Banking Convenience Passage of Proposition 1 on the November 4th ballot will open the door to even greater banking convenience. This simple change in the law will allow Texas banks to place unmanned teller machines at convenient locations for faster service, night or day. These teller machines are becoming a convenient option for handling routine banking business. "Round-the-clock banking at unmanned tellers is convenient, safe and a positive step toward avoiding unnecessary credit card use. . .moreover, it is an energy saver—instead of traveling across town to a bank, an unmanned teller can be built in your neighborhood." — San Angelo Standard-Times Proposition 1 "will make life easier for bank customers. . .(it) will eliminate many, if not all, of the tortuous lines seen clogging drive-in bank lanes." — Houston Chronicle Proposition 1 "has gained widespread support as the amendment faces voters Nov. 4. " — Orange Leader "Off-premises unmanned teller machines should be approved by Texas voters." — San Antonio Light People in forty other states already have this convenient banking choice. Its time Texans did, too. Vote for Proposition 1 November 4th Fraud is one cause ) Car insurance up re United Press International HARTFORD, Conn. — If the American car has become the “Fraudmobile,” the insurance in dustry suggests its days may be num bered. “We want to keep insurance affordable,” Amir D. Spears II of Aetna Life & Casualty said, “and we’re fighting back.” Ten to 25 percent of Aetna s auto theft reports and claims are fraudu lent, which translates into a $25 mil lion loss. The cost to the industry nationwide is $4 billion, Spears said. Last year each Aetna policy holder paid an additional $13 for their theft protection because of it, he said. Massachusetts may be the auto theft capital of the nation and its fraud rate may be at an extreme, but what has happened there is a matter of degree because similar crimes are committed in other states. to renew coverage regardless of the motorists record of multiple claims. The task force reported that in the three years following enactment of the “Mandatory Offer Law,’’ the number of automobile theft claims er, and his come folly assent painted. In the 1950s and 1960s hey, joyriding juveniles, nine of vehicles were recovered Y 0 , folly is still blamed today, but organized crime. Auto theft is no longer a problem peculiar to big cities where thefts are said to occur at more than double the national rate. A year ago the FBI said it was the most rapidly growing crime in smaller towns. Organized crime, for example, has produced the “paper” car, an auto mobile that doesn’t exist but is reg istered and insured solely for re placement value. One company s files showed 15 percent of 400 new policyholders insured “paper cars in Massachusetts. A task force created by Gov. Ed ward J. King also determined motor vehicle theft was running wild be cause the commonwealth compelled insurance companies to sell all cover age to all motorists at standard prices under its “Mandatory Offer Law.” Massachusetts has other laws which make it impossible for insur ance companies to cancel or decline more than doubled — from 23,800 to 56,400. The task force said the torching of motor vehicles was also becoming a common occurrence, with 1,300 automobiles torched during the first six months of 1979. The investigators found many other solid indications of fraud. One claimant reported his car stolen and stripped 13 times and was paid $54,572. A “stolen” car was found to be insured for the same protection with two companies at the same time. About 1.1 million cars were stolen last year nationwide with six in 10 taken by a major menace — the parts thief. He provides parts on order for body repair shops faster and cheap- Ui fiuW YORK ted in this y irted zero ie last sevei nding ye: assassinat n y call tl a freak c ifs an old Jman. The inflationary cost of Wfe e death str replacement parts have madef try Harris 01 black market bonanza. ManiM g an he sha er’s markup on body parts ar(4ipP ecanot ported to be as much as 400 ptr 1800 Pres: above cost. \ governor The Alliance of American Iasi, IH 611 by In says that to replace all parts 4 n d ians ’ 01 totally wrecked 1980 compatt 1 and spar with an invoice price of $61 :rs ' would cost $25,458. ’ iey united Some thieves prowl streets b ^ bis br< ing for the soft touch —the ar| man — ai the keys carelessly left in thes irr ‘ son t0 ° tion. They find them 42 percflM set out the time, although, nexttohisc.i ds In . ing, a car is usually an AmeiJ ® att e 0 1 second major investment, idfamethatv Once the thief grabs the aP e - next stop is a dismantling «® ter ’ dun known as a a chop shop. A carajP 55 won a m tom apart in 40 minutes by two! adept with acetylene torches, Auto theft is no longer ay. peculiar to big cities where they said to occur at more than doiM national rate. A year ago the FBI J it was the most rapidly | crime in smaller towns. ( Aetna says theft will become til L/i. and more expensive for evepli | unless steps are taken as theyi | united Pi been in Massachusetts. Itsaysr WASHING’] 2.4 percent of its policyholder Kington be surance premiums in theft ckdei the shee e< 1978. Going, going, gone... United Press International ( yp CHICAGO — They were only 7-inch high “pocket” globes, one celestrial, one terrestrial, each on a maho gany tripod stand. They were early 19th century; beauti- fid to display in a bookcase or curio cabinet. They were valued at between $1,000 and $1,500. In less than a minute they went “down” for $1,900 — perhaps the shortest dream a would-be collector ever enjoyed. The bidding took place at the first Midwest show by Sotheby Parke Bemet, the world’s oldest and largest auctioneer of fine art, antiques and jewelry. In honor of the occasion, John L. Marion of New York — chairman, president and chief auctioneer — presided at the open ing and closing sessions of the three-part sale. Most of those who attended came from the Midwest but the East and West coasts and Europe also were represented. An anonymous European collector, present in the room, bought three of the five pieces presented from the estate of Avery Brundage, former head of the Interna tional Olympic Committee and an Art Institute of Chica go trustee who died in 1975. His purchases totaled $184,000. For $95,000 he claimed an emerald and diamond necklace valued at between $75,000 and $100,000; for $14,000 a matching pair of earrings valued at between $10,000 and $15,000; for $75,000 an Art Deco emerald and diamond bracelet valued at between $75,000 and $100,000. The more than 500 items in the prestigious catalogue — the $8 cost of which admitted two — included Tiffany lamps, Frank Lloyd Wright clear and stained glass win dows, plus jewelry by Tiffany, Cartier, and Van Cleef and Arpels. The curious and the collectors, the wealthy and anti- quewise jammed the Drake Hotel ballroom for the three two-hour sessions which netted receipts of more than $1.2 million. s newes nt to bawdi jit Museum Iccupying Ond floor 01 Inecticut A uses memor ne when pro In addition to the jewelry, fine English fun.::, j n t h decorations, rugs, silver and Art Nouveau and Art! re d-dr works were offered. These sets included propert);^. 0 f. t | ie . ce the collection of Mrs. Robert R. McCormick, wife | Victorian the onetime editor and publisher of the Chicago n ^ ur y ph ( bune. fepes and l The bidding was subdued and quiet. No raised* e Evening, or shouting of bids, no “going, going gone! Pros: bidders signed for a free, numbered paddle at the A slight motion of the paddle meant a bid. Unless was far back in the room, the paddle never was higher than the chin. Only the auctioneer spoke. Marion eyed his audience with charm and warmth, and with acalmn entoned. , “Now 2,000 on the center aisle. “It is the lady r iod costu on my left. ” “It is the gentleman’s bid on my rightni'dies of the A spotter signaled a bid in the balcony. 4,0( new place now,” said Marion. “Any further advs “Fair warning. Fair warning.” “Down it goes at Marion banged the tiny gavel on the rostrum. Pi please” (if it was not easily visible). He wrote the ber of the paddle. Marion held the small gavel between ings of If olice rep< istrict of llos — a found n apitol H museu tine, dn an United I forefinger of his left hand. It seldom came nearthet®^)* ER the rostrum until time for “fair warning. _ With the | 0 hand he signaled as bids moved rapidly about the.._ acte( j A Victorian leather 11-inch fire bucket, 19thcenj shoved went for a mere $80. A Davenport porcelain J pattern cake stand, circa 1875, went “down for two Worcester porcelain blue and white hexaf teapot stands, 1775-1780, for $200 A Tiffany Favrille glass and bronze peony 20, was valued at between $40,000 and $60,W 1 :sj er into ar e jury, c graders f nd Hans and vand 1920 some one claimed it for only $35,000. Sotheby’s was “absolutely delighted,” spassing Her. foe trial wa _Judge K om to give A commitment to tradition. Kent Caperton will do justice to the legends and traditions of Texas A&M, and simultaneously add an invigorating spirit to the Texas Senate. Kent Caperton s commitment to Texas A&M is undisput- able. He is a former student body president of TAMU, and later became an assistant to former A&M president. Jack Williams. Kent has also taught at A&M as a visiting lecturer in the College of Business. Kent understands the problems which Texas A&M faces. During the 1980 s, he will be the ideal person to articulate and defend the needs of our university. He will fight to keep A&M strong, and will zealously guard the Permanent University Fund. Kent believes in A&M; he will work hard for its future. The new decade calls for a new kind of senator, an intelli gent, dedicated senator who represents the true feelings and interests of A&M students, Kent Caperton is right for the job. Kent Caperton is hard-working, forthright, and aggressive. Texas A&M deserves no less. Class of 71 President of Student Body Assistant to the President Distinguished Student Vice-President of MSC Council Scona Roundtable Co-Chairman 1979 nding of th MON Sa Mu Wh Y C Roll or C FRIl br Fill perton