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THE BATTALION Page 3 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1981 ocal Grads hear praise of Former Students Staff photo by Dave EinscI L‘nt Sen The December ’81 graduates were inducted into the Association of Former Students at a banquet in the Ramada Inn Tuesday. Engine made in Japan, hated in Detroit United Press International nous IwBLINT, Mich. — A close look i\vnas‘|B er the hood of a new Chev- S-10 mini-pickup truck Might angry complaints from ,, Bd workers who helped put it “I.Hf.the, - the p soht AJude j n Japan. ” lile (OJtBhc new truck went on display gestaiBhc Flint Truck Plant during ste then! nergy, engine says the weekend. Workers at the fac tory had helped produce some of the parts for the vehicle. “Everybody keeps saying Buy American’ and then they come in here and urge us to buy a truck with Japan’ on it,” Robert Breece, president of United Auto Workers Local 659, said Tuesday. A Chevrolet spokesman said use of the Japanese engine en abled the company to introduce the truck in the United States earlier than had been anticipted. By GARY BARKER Battalion Staff Association of Former Students President James S. Moore told 775 December 81 graduates Tuesday night that the association is fighting an ongoing battle to maintain the quality of Texas A&M University. Moore, speaking to the Class of ’81 Senior Induction Banquet in the Ramada Inn, said the Associa tion of Former Students is dedi cated to improving Texas A&M in three areas: students, faculty and facilities. “We believe we should fill in to help Texas A&M in areas where other people haven’t,” he said. Moore, a former state repre sentative and a member of the Class of ’52, said the association has helped improve the quality of the student body at the Universi ty since the early 1960s when it began actively recruiting students from high schools. The association continues to meet with high school and junior college counselors annually to in form them of University pro grams. Moore said the association works to improve University facil ities by donating funds. It also works to maintain facilities by employing a lobbyist in Austin who works to protect the Perma nent University Fund, which is the source of building funds at Texas A&M and the University of Texas, from being made available to other state schools. He said the Association of For mer Students helps improve the quality of faculty at Texas A&M by giving a $5,000 stipend each to a group of outstanding professors every year. All Texas A&M graduates auto matically become members of the Association of Former Students. Graduates who donate $25 per year to the association become active members and receive its mailouts including The Texas Ag gie, its official publication. ifeSWfp *C - • . . - 'hominil red I ier, Aral what ill DIETING? OFF s emlej itify toi enced Ij y and a lappen worth it 1 We can offer 20% savings on auto insurance if you qualify. Ca II or stop by to see your fast, fair, friendly farmers agent for details. RON ALLEN, AGENT 707 TEXAS AVENUE SUITE 110-A 696-9351 Even though we do not prescribe diets, we make it possible for many to enjoy a nutritious meal while they follow their doctor's orders. You will be delighted with the wide selection of low calorie, sugar free and fat free foods in the Souper Salad Area, Sbisa Dining Center Basement. ALL TENNIS WEAR 20% OFF INCLUDING OUR LARGE SELECTION OF MENS’ SHORTS, SHIRTS AND WOMENS DRESSES, TOPS, SKIRTS & SHORTS BY SUCH MAKERS AS: • IZOD • BOAST • HAYMAKER • RUTH ROBBINS • Also Va Off All Ski wear Sale Starts Nov. 2 4455 CARTER CREEK PKWY 846-8724 Whoever Said "Perm" Means "Frizz"? Let us set the record straight about curl. We can achieve the look you'd love with a Redken perm. Our professional analysis shows which Redken® perm to use. From there on, you and your stylist design the finished look — from curly to soft body. Call today. If you're ready for hair without care. REDKEN ALBERTS HAIR DESIGN WOODSTONE CENTER Harvey Rd. (Hwy. 30) Open at 696-3003 Mondav-Saturday 41 :l,!’ :[] Hi