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State THE BATTALION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1981 Page 11 Drug wiretap supporter will not seek re-election ss oss neglj. access to Is for any i treated 1 the past Varon featment patients But de- iron has " applij. lupreme judge's the re- 'aintains the re- the pa- ould he t the re- the case for the vill hear request 71 in the aii icineratoi f wastes is feterminf chemicals ash whirl idence «f c to last ;an bum o way tk i in Se harmed ods. [. tter ER United Press International AUSTIN — Rep. Bennie Bock II, D-New Braunfels, a sponsor of legislation to permit the use of wiretaps in major drug investiga tions, announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election to the Texas Legislature, but he left open the possibility of seeking another office in the future. Bock is serving his fifth term and will return to his law practice and other interests. “However, I do intend to stay politically involved,” Bock said. Climbing to the top These two eight-year-old youngsters, Carlos Aquirrne, left, and Marcus Bratlien were enjoying what would have normally been a school day by climbing the trees near the Staff Photo By Chris Lakics Academic Building on campus. The reason for their frolic was the South Knoll Elementary School teachers’ conference day. Having fun was their only objective. Judge postpones closing of state prison hospital United Press International HOUSTON — The federal judge who ordered major Texas prison reforms has stayed his order to close the only state prison hospital Nov. 1. U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice also ordered Mon day that a fire safety expert be hired to inspect the U.S. Army tents the prison system is using temporarily to house 1,800 in mates to ease overcrowding. Justice lifted his deadline for downgrading the Huntsville Unit Hospital soon to be replaced by a new hospital at Galveston — at the request of the Texas Department of Corrections. “The interest of inmates, as well as TDC, will be served by issuance of a stay,’ Justice wrote. “However, this decision, which is based on the needs of inmates who may be treated reasonably and safely at the Huntsville Unit Hos pital, is conditional.” The hospital is the subject of two recent critical reports, one by the Texas Department of Health and another by a New York doctor hired to inspect the hospital by a specialist named by Justice to monitor prison reforms. Justice also ordered prison offi cials to report to him whether TDC can comply with seven sug gestions for improving service or reducing use of the hospital. The suggestions, made by in mates’ lawyer William B. Turner of San Francisco, included not us ing the hospital for acute care pa tients, performing no major surgery there and staffing the emergency room with a doctor around the clock. Turner also suggested staffing each of the five hospital floors with at least one nurse at all times, cleaning up unsanitary conditions and placing terminally ill and handicapped inmates in a non prison environment. “It’s been our hope all along that the hospital remain open until we complete the new hospital in Galveston,” Hartley said. Hartley dismissed as foolish Justice’s order requiring TDC to call in a fire safety expert to check on inmates in tents. “We’ve been in communication with the military and plan to hire an expert on the use of tents for quartering personnel over ex tended periods of time. This (Jus tice’s order) seems like a duplica tion of effort,” Hartley said. Battalion Classified 845-2611 REWARD If you don’t smoke, I can offer important savings on auto insurance. Claim your reward from: Ron Allen Agency 707 Texas Avenue Suite 110-A 696-9351 Hey all you Ghosts & Goblins! Start getting your costumes together for the CLASS OF '83 sponsored HALLOWEEN BASH Oct. 29th Texas Hall of Fame Only $ 3 00 per person EVERYONE WELCOME Costumes won't be required, but some great prizes will be awarded for the best ones! Be there, and plan on having a devilishly good time! * * * 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 MSC TOWN HALL PRESENTS * * * * * * * if If if If if if If If if if if T —. If f $7.75 & $8.75 — Reserved if f If If f if CHARLEY PRIDE FRIDAY Oct. 30th 8 p.m. — OPTION PASS PERIOD IS OCT. 12-16. — GENERAL ADMISSION ON SALE OCT. 19-30. TICKET PRICES: $6.50 — General Admission $7.75 & $8.75 — Reserved TICKETS AVAILABLE AT RUDDER BOX OFFICE 845-2916 UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY • free pregnancy testing e abortions to 20 wVs. e confidential counseling • total gynecological care Affiliated wtth Metropolitan Qyn Group 6400 S.W. Frwwav 713-784-8685 PERVERTED HOAX OR FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOM: THE ERA A DEBATE BETWEEN KATHERINE & PHYLLIS BRADY SCHLAFLY 8 : 00 TUE. OCT. 27 RUDDER THEATER ADMISSION FREE FOR INFORMATION CALL 845-1515 ■H" if .*3 i i *§ I € * i|! Tai ; i ■M •El: : & , v* | .I DISCOVER THE CHOCOLATE MINT FLAVOR OF IRISH MOCHA MINT. © General Foods Corporation 1981.