ittorney bel
ndictments
District l
faid Tuesday
ras under
a a
15 ^' p "' 2.si f
e •£
d z
2^ <s) z
^ « 2
<« R S
3 p S
-s «s „ a «-0 •" a;
o £^ac^> «« a; ^ S
. S. S 2 Z-Z §rg^£
ail g II
S Si c« « o t5
3
5^r1l §j 2
! u J3SogC-i eng
i^s E'Sl
I i-sf I
1-^
S s
C/5
3
~s;
o
Oh
Continued from page 1
of the track, a city-owned park
offers facilities for camping, pic
nicking and hiking. The park
has two laree group shelters and
a 15-acre lake. The Palestine de
pot also has picnicking and
camping. Parking is available at
each end for railroad passen-
gers.
Construction of the tracks
started in 1896 by the State Pris
on System as a plant facility of
the Penitentiary then at North
Rusk, to serve an iron furnace
and other industries. Money for
the construction and mainte
nance came from Penitentiary
funds at Huntsville and Rusk.
In 1913, the iron plant at Rusk
closed, and the penitentiary was
converted to a state mental hos
pital in 1917. The furnace at the
North Rusk iron plant was then
dismantled and sold. After this,
the railroad was used only inter
mittently.
The railroad was origally con
trolled by the Governor and the
Prison Commission, but it was
placed under a Board of Mana
gers in 1921. That year, all regu
lar train service by the State was
discontinued by order of the
Board of Managers, and the line
was leased to the Texas & New
Orleans (Southern Pacific Rail
road Co.)
In the early 1960s, the lease
went to the Texas Southeastern
Railroad, who terminated
freight operations in 1969.
Today, the Missouri Pacific
leases 3.69 miles of the original
railroad to serve a meat packing
plant near Palestine.
The bulk of the railroad was
conveyed to the Texas Parks &
Wildlife Department in Febru
ary, 1972 for creation of a histor
ical state park dedicated to the
preservation of steam locomo
tives and railroading's golden
age.
Reservations are recom
mended for trainrides.
For more information and
timetables for the trains, contact
Park Superintendent, Texas
State Railroad Park, State His
torical Park, P.O. Box 39, Rusk,
TX 75785. Phone 214-683-2561.
Y
OV3 V
TO
EAT OUT?
Check the
Battalion ads!
THIS WEEK
Movies
Check theatres for specific times
and prices. Movies subject to
change without notice. All list
ings are current through press
time.
Campus Theater
846-6512
Victory: Sweaty Sylvester Stal
lone is back in sports again, this
time with friends Michael Caine
and Pele in an adventure about a
group of athletes who help de
feat the Nazi cause — the
crushing blow being an intense
soccer match. Pele may not be
known for his acting, but he cer
tainly can bop a soccer ball.
Rated R.
1 he Rocky Horror Picture
Show: Who remembers doing
the time warp? This film is for
those who weren't brave
enough to see the skin flicks, but
too cool to check out Oisney.
Shut your eyes if the film seems
too immoral, but definitely lis
ten to the excellent soundtrack
written by Riff-Raff, played by
Richard O'Brien. Friday and
Saturday at mi
night.
Rated R.
The Grove
845-2916
All movies start at 8:45
unless otherwise indi
cated.
The Fog: Another thriller from
John Carpenter, who brought
you “Halloween." This film is
not as effective his previous
efforts, because fog, no matter
how mysterious and deadly,
can't carry a butcher knife. Car
penter still produces a good hor
ror story about a mystical fog
that rolls into town one dark
evening. Stars Adrienne Bar-
beau, who happens to be Car
penter's wife. Thursday night.
Coal Miner's Daughter: Sissy
Spacek graduates from being a
pitiful prom queen to a pathetic
country girl who matures into
the great country singer Loretta
Lynn. Spacek, who actually
sang and played guitar, redeved
an Oscar nomination for her
role. Tommy Lee Jones plays her
husband. Friday night.
Love at First Bite: George
Hamilton stars as a modern-day
Dracula who journeys to the Big
Apple to get away from Trans
ylvanians who are tired of his
antics. He meets a wacky model,
. played by Susan St. James, who
introduces him to the nightlife
of the rity. Are you ready for
Disco Dracula? Friday at mid
night.
The Seduction of Joe Tynan:
Alan Alda plays a liberal U.S.
Senator with high standards.
Unfortunately he lets his per
sonal life jeopardize his career.
Meryl Streep, before she aban
doned children for excitement,
stars as the temptress. Saturday
night.
IVty Bodyguard: Matt Dillon
and Martin Mull star in the story
of a wimp who goes to a tough
high school and meets up with a
protector. A wonderful little
film which received critical
acclaim but little box office suc
cess. Sunday night. Rated PG.
Fiddler on the Roof: If I were a
rich man or—for the females —
if a had a rich man. Topol stars
as the father of three daughters
who, like Russia, are growing to
reject tradition. A classic music
al with lovely cinematography.
Monday night. Rated G.
King Kong: Unfortunately,
this is the remake of the classic,
starring Jessica Lange, who has
since gained some acting skills.
An all-around mistake,
although technical advances
helped. Actually, we think
Clyde the orangutang is a better
actor than the mechanical
monkey. Tuesday night.
The Great Race: Jack Lemmon
and Tony Curtis star in the story
of a wacky, no holds barred
race. Wednesday night.
Manor East
823-8300
Raiders of the Lost Ark: A col
laboration of Steven “Jaws"
Spielberg and George “Star
Wars" Lucas. Harrison Ford
stars as a mercenary-
adventurer-archaeologist in
competition with Nazis sear
ching for the lost tablets from
the ark of the covenent. Features
thousands of squirming snakes,
poisonous darts and tarantulas.
Hold on to the edge of seat,
folks. Rated PG.
The Fox and the Hound: This
Walt Disney animated features
sociological concepts: a puppy
and a fox don't know they are
natural enemies. And because
they grew up together playing
and sharing experiences, they
see the folly of labels like “natu
ral enemies." Also featured is an
animated short film highlight
ing 60 years of Mickey Mouse.
Rated G.
The Empire Strikes Back:
The second saga in the Star Wars
series returns for its first
anniversary. This time it's Epi
sode VII, and the interplanetary
gang's all here. Sure, it's just a
western in space, and sure the
plot is simplistic. But was it one
of the best films of the 1980? You
bet your asteroid chase. Look for
Yoda, but watch out for the
snakes. Rated PG.
Plitt Cinema I&II
846-6714
Zorro, the Gay Blade: George
Hamilton stars in a dual role as
the dashing Zorro and his
prancing brother. Fashion fans
will certainly love the clothes.
Movie buffs will probably gag.
There's nothing worse than a
spoof that almost works, but al
ways fails. This Zorro misses the
mark. Rated R.
Stripes: Bill Murray cuts his
hair and does some pushups in
this summer's male version of
“Private Benjamin." Murray
forms his own army brigade,
teaching them everything he
knows. Obviously, that kind of
training could and almost does
cause World War III. Let's hope
we all die laughing. Rated R.
Caddyshack: This time Bill
Murray has no brains, Rodney
Dangerfield has no tact and
Chevy Chase has an ace in the
hole. “Caddyshack" does for
country clubs what "Animal
House" did for fraternities.
Don't miss Kenny Loggins' "I'm
Alright." Friday and Saturday at
midnight. Rated R.
Music
Backstage: Backstage presents
Jim Stargill Thursday and Satur
day. Cover is $1.50. Friday
night, bellydancers will per
form. Cover is $1.25. Guests
may eat dinner, or simply enjoy
happy hour when draft beer is
35 cents, bar drinks are 75 cents
and all call drinks are half price.
Grins: The Beacon City Band
appears Friday and Saturday
nights, playing bluegrass and
traditional folk music. Cover is
$1.50. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m.
weekdays.
eview: Dennis Ivey and
band appear this Thursday,
playing country hits until mid
night. Cover is $1 for women
and $3 for men, with Lone Star
draught beer 5tf a cup and $1 a
pitcher. Saturday night. Bill
Busby and the Lone Star Ex
press. Cover is $4.
Rebels: Music starts at 8 on Fri
day and 9 on Saturday with
Diamond Pat's. No cover. Hap
py hour features half-price
drinks and appetizers Friday
and Saturday.
Rosewood Junction: Durango,
a rock and roll band, perform
this weekend. Cover is $1 Friday
and Saturday. Two-for-one hap
py hour daily from 11 a.m. until
7 p.m.
Texas Hall of Fame: The De-
bonaires play Thursday night,
for $2 cover charge. Friday's
band is the Music Masters. Cov
er is $2. Saturday night Sund
ance, from Austin, appears.
Cover is $4. Wednesday night
it's Silver Creek, and all Aggies
get in free with student I.D. and
valid identification.
Etc.
Art: The Arts Council of Bra
zos Valley is sponsoring a show
ing of 30 museum and gallery
posters at the Brazos Center.
The exhibit is open from 9-5
p.m. each day and will be open
through the end of September.
Dinner Theater: The MSC
Summer Dinner Theater pre
sents Neil Simon's "Prisoner of
Second Avenue" Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday nights. See
story in this issue for more infor
mation on menus and ticket
prices.