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Page 12 THE BATTALION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1981 National Food chain can’t handle crime rate Burger King may exit Miami United Press Internationa) MIAMI — South Florida’s high crime rate may cause Burger King to move its corporate headquar ters out of Miami, company offi cials say. This move, or even the threat of it, would damage efforts of Miami officials to improve the area’s im age in order to attract tourists and new industries. South Florida’s Burger Kings, second largest to McDonald’s, has 700 employess and an annual payroll of $17.5 mil lion. None of the firm’s South Flor ida restaurants, however, would be affected by the headquarter’s An official company statement Friday said no decision to move Burger King headquarters from Miami has been made. However, the statement said indepenent ex perts had been hired to thorough ly explore all aspects of the firm. The financial aspects are con cerned with finding a more cen tralized location to better serve the nation-wide network of the fast-food restaurants, spokesman John Lawlor said. But co-founder James McLa- more said the Miami area’s soaring crime rate was first in the minds of corporate officials. “The issue is fear of violent crime,” McLamore said. “Our people are simply afraid. They’re afraid of the criminal violence they see around us. “Lou Neeb (Burger King chair man) has been having trouble attracting new executives from other parts of the country. Also our executives travel a lot, and they’re becoming afraid to leave their families behind in Miami.” He said Dallas was the leading possibility for relocation, but Neeb and other top officials re fused to comment. The Best Pizza In Town! Honest. General says Vietnam vets deserve praise WE DELIVER 846-3412 Mr. Gatti's Pizzamat AFTER 5 P.M. — MIN. $5.00 ORDER United Press International RICHMOND, Va. — Retired Army Gen. William C. West moreland, helping dedicate a Vietnam War memorial, said the men he commanded during the war fought under more stress and deserve more recognition than World War II and Korean HEALTH ^ NEWS Of Recurring Headaches? By Dr. Stephenson SufferinR from throbbing pain, stiffness in the neclt, nausea, dir.zeyness. eye and ear problems (spots in front of eyes, occasional ringing in ears), nervous ness, insomnia or chronic tiredness? The above problems could lead to more serious complications or even a nervous breakdown if not corrected promptly. These symptoms indicate a great possibility that there are spinal fixations with nerve degeneration. Dr. Landis seeks the exact location of these spinal fixations and corrects them through scientific healing. The treatments correct the cause, not cover up the effect. Don't Ignore those danger signals: MNk and • Wacwr rtwg h—datOw . PatnM Joints & •agpalM and nanrautnaaa raitfeaa nt#rti * Dtffladtjr In » Nwnfcnagg In I H not corrected, theta can teed to more tanout compNcattom. <{> IMS Dr. Stewart D. Stephenson, D.C. CHIROPRACTIC ARTS CENTER 1775 Briarcrest Dr. & 29th St., Bryan 779-1555 veterans. Westmoreland, who was U.S. commander during the 1964-68 escalation period, Gov. John Dal ton and Vietnam veterans dedi cated the Vietnam wing of the Vir ginia Memorial Friday. The wing — a large panel of glass etched with the names of I, 288 Virginians who died during the Southeast Asia conflict — joined other such panes at the memorial. Dalton laid a wreath of magnolia leaves and pine bran ches at the memorial on the bluff above the James River. Westmoreland, looking more familiar in fatigue greens than the full-dress blue uniform with battle decorations he wore Friday, cal led the U.S. struggle in Vietnam noble. “The Vietnam veteran deserves more recognition than his father who fought in Korea or his grand father who fought in World War II, ” he said. “Why? Because in the earlier wars, the country was generally unified.” Legislators, members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and paraplegics from the Veterans Administration hospital listened as Westmoreland asked for consideration for the psychological pressure the Amer ican soldier in Vietnam suffered. While the American soldier was fighting, he knew there were more people in the United States waving the Communist flag than there were in the fields of South east Asia, Westmoreland said. “Can you imagine putting your life on the line when your next door neighbor was supporting your armed enemy, who was fight ing from some ‘sanctuary’ re moved from the battle?” West moreland asked. “We did not lose the war mili tarily, but we lost it in propaganda involving lies and exaggerations here at home.” The four-star general and for mer Army Chief of Staff, who re tired in 1972 to his native South Carolina, said lamented the tur bulent period, but said, “Thank God, those old, worn, tired atti tudes are now almost history. The facts are overcoming emotion. “Some say it left scars. Some say it will be recognized as a turning point for America, be it positive or negative. The scars, fortunately, are being healed.” Dalton, while introducing Westmoreland, called the memo rial a unique, appropiate re minder. “Today, we add the names of those who, in spite of a nation di vided at home, in spite of conflicts in the streets, in spite of their own doubts, responded to the call of duty in the far off reaches of South east Asia, ” he said. BRAZOS TIRE SERVICE AN AGGIE OWNED BUSINESS SINCE 1952 J. N. HOLMGREEN CLASS OF ’44 R. J. HOLMGREEN CLASS OF ’47 MIKE A. HOLMGREEN-MANAGER-CLASS OF 77 BRYAN 2707 TEXAS AVE. 823-0551 822-1425 energy; saver J MSC Hospitality presents AGGIE CHRISTMAS FAIR '81 Tuesday, November 24, 1981 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Rudder Exhibit Hall * most items under $ 30 * door prizes Old-fashioned lobbyists decline in the Reagan ei fix United Press International NEW YORK — The first year of the Reagan adVninistration may have accelerated a trend towards the ultimate demise of the old- fashioned business lobbyist in Washington. William Cantor, a New York executive recruiter who has spe cialized in finding communica tions and government relations executives, said past administra tions preferred to deal with heads of big corporations through lawyers, ex-congressmen and other lobbyists. Unlike their pre decessors, officials of the Reagan administration show a preference for dealing directly. Businessmen,have been quick to take advantage of this attitude, Cantor said, because the climate in Washington now is right for their viewpoints. He added that it has become increasingly difficult for lobbyists to deal directly with senators and representatives. Because of the demands on the lawmakers’ time, lobbyists are forced to talk with staff members. Jr tall fliere :oss pi ns hoi ynort John Adams, one of the ’■ The government relations pract us, hi ers in the capital, urged cant heal i believing that conditions an ntry he an stantially changing. Hethinl mer congressmen and set work still will be lobbying for yeiiy for come, particularly if they an thwes lawyers. He agreed, thong! genuine expertise is replacii fashioned political tactics. ch an hey 1 :ks” • irtingt ALLEN Olds mobile Cadillac Honda SALES - SERVICE “Where satisfaction is standard equipment” 2401 Texas Ave. 779-3516 “What it boils down to,” Cantor said, “is that the big demand for people in Washington now is for information experts: a legal de gree and often a master’s in a re levant field also may be required. ” Two firms engaged in govern ment relations in the capital agreed with some of Cantor’s con clusions. But one of Adams’ assi Peter Kostmayer, an Pennsylvania congressman hopes to return to Congress I. incumbent senators and reps LL tatives do not think theyow thing to ex-members senl lobbyists. Therefore, members are just as dep their talents as other peoplei business. ST AS Ron Eisenberg of Marston & Rothenberg said the days of the politician- turned-lobbyist and the flamboyant Hollywood-type drumbeater are numbered. However, he said the Reagan team’s preference for direct deal ing is limited to the top level. Since “many or most decisions are made at lower levels,” good mid dlemen are still needed. Kostmayer said the imp# of lobbyists is bound to ded Washington for another anJ important reason. “The best place to inflai congressman,” he said, “is Washington but in his bon trict. The best strategy is ip on the voters (who) will known their views in nouns terms to the congressman. Lebj govt very ever fron Nov Thanksgiving Service ,rr; Speaker: Dean C. H. Ransdall Music: Century Singers Theme: “Giving Thanks toy Giving and Sharing Our Gifts and Blessings” Tuesday, Nov. 84, 1981 8 p.m. The All Faiths Chapel cyflways something for you in the Y