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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 6, 1981)
THE BATTALION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1981 Page 5 -ocal - 4 * 4i ^iil** Mmmm m$-. kr-:: ■ . .!. ATTENTION AGGIES! MSC RECREATION PRESENTS: 1981-82 AC4-I QUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS :-0$m ':v>' mm » ■ Davelj ™ v - r ' pai e Public McLelk the the tal .ibrarvin i video ti TV o4jT'T"^ #Ms ! - M TABLE TENNIS: Men’s singles Men’s doubles Women’s singles Women’s doubles BILLIARDS: Men’s & Women’s Singles BACKGAMMON: FOOSBALL: CHESS: Nov. 9 7 p.m. Main Nov. 10 7 p.m. Floor Nov. 10 7 p.m. G. Rollie Nov. 10 7 p.m. White Nov. 7 p.m. MSC 20, 21 Bowling & Games Nov. 9, 10 Nov. 15 Nov. 21 6:30 p.m. MSC #140 2 p.m. Drill Field 8:30 p.m. MSC #140 lillHl ii'iitenl .. * ; the i the IoiiiiJ ior. lihrarv a : for theifl .pewTilefi entintbel er thanpip ras or real iroduceo t providcil film projff lonograplfj lyers. : policy naterialsi 0 mtm': 1 L® .™- -'i. ••-•’r-i. Staff photo by Dave Einsel WINNERS GET AN ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO REGIONALS IN AUSTIN AND A CHANCE TO GO TO NATIONALS! Brig. Gen. Robinson Risner speaks to members of the Corps of Cadets Thursday night. oriner POW puts rust in God, country S By DANIEL PUCKETT m _ Battalion Staff ' | Aformer prisoner of war Thurs- Say night told the Corps of Cadets [bout his experiences in captivity Vietnam and stressed the need r a strong national defense. Retired Brig. Gen. Robinson isner spoke in Rudder Audi- orium to the Corps, all of which vere required to attend. Risner vasan Air Force pilot for 33 years recipient of two Air Force dross medals, the second highest nilitary award in the United bates. He was shot down twice over North Vietnam. The second time was captured by the North Vietnamese and spent more than seven years in prison — three of those years in solitary confine ment. but tlif n,” t is H lachoftk dorps. R« t 'cruitin^ n the th said, induct '* tivities s< :able boat* in war | e resen? 1 • festivity 'e the St" 1 menu# , the St United 8 Despite torture and other ill- treatment, he and the other POWs developed an intense faith in Christ and America, he said. This faith sustained the prisoners, and they became deeply devoted to both ideas. “I found God and country be coming almost synonymous,” he said. He said he wished every American were a Christian, espe cially since he felt the prisoners’ faith enabled them to resist their captors. They developed several means of communication, and some of the codes were so elaborate that Defense Department cbmputers were unable to crack them after the POWs returned, he said. The prisoners’ determination and ingenuity in overcoming adversity convinced Risner that Americans have something worth fighting and dying for. He said the deaths of 2.5 million Americans in wars have preserved a way of life that is superior to any other. However, he said, this country is now number two in military strength and must match the Soviets in defense expenditures or face extinction. But, he added, the military budget is now rising, and Americans can feel confident ab out the future. energy; saverl from WINTER’S Coming and we need to make room for our Holiday Merchandise, so we’ve reduced our ENTIRE INVENTORY! 50% OFF •WICKER •BRASS •BURI •AND MORE • All PLANTS & Hanging Baskets •RATTAN •Custom Made Holiday Decorations Sale Excludes Chemicals, soil & DON’T MISS IT! Fertilizers o-.- any tfra Sbi* POTS j OF PRIDE dr. VILLA MARIA HOLIDAY MN TOWNSMIRE WEINGARTEN’S 1903 Old Hearne Rd. 822-1478 Open Wed-Sat 8-6 Sun 10-6 POTS OF L*** | MODE OLD HEARNE RD >M FOR MORE INFO CALL 260-3166 SALE! Entire Stock Western Boots All Styles Men’s and Ladies’ Va Off What a great time to save on a store full of Western Boots. Hundreds of pairs to choose from. 3 days only! Fri, Sat, & Mon Only! As low as 34.90! Women’s Boots •Cowhide styles, 75.90 & up •Suede leathers, 72.90 & up • Pigskin, 34.90 •Lots of colors, materials, and heel heights. • Other boots sale priced to 94.90 Men’s Boots: •Bullhide, 84.90 & up •Lizard Prints, 44.90 & up •Cowhide Boots, 41.90 & up •B & D widths in many styles •Many colors to choose from •Other styles priced to 94.90 •Good selection, sizes 6V2 to 13 ENTIRE STOCK INCLUDED Now Is The Time Get Your Western Boots Culpepper Plaza M-T 10-8 F-S 10-6