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local/state Battalion/Page 4 April 6,1982 Chemical improves plants Aggie lilies made better Easter is a time for eggs, bun nies and, in College Station, Aggie Easter lilies. Contrary to what might be expected, the lilies from the Texas A&M horticulture de partment aren’t maroon and white, but they are stronger and can withstand shipping and handling better than other Eas ter lilies. Dr. Arthur E. Nightingale, a horticulture professor, adminis tered a chemical — cytokinen — to the foliage when the plants were young to produce heavier plants, which look better and provide easier shipping and handling. Stem diameters were enlarged and leaves broadened, enhancing the overall quality of the plants. Cytokinen also increases shelf life by slowing the aging process, he said. Blooms stay full for a longer period than those not treated. The original tests were made with a trial chemical formula ex pected to be marketed after it goes through the government labeling processes. Nightingale said they are now trying to duplicate the results with a formulation of commer cial chemicals that could be made available for growers sooner than the original for mula. Wednesday: LUNCH SPECIALS — BEEF TIPS/NOODLES — $2.95 HAPPY HOUR: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m. Railroaders upset over non-federal pension proposal United Press International DENISON — A Reagan administration plan to discon- Association of Former Students Spring Senior Induction Banquets April 14 & 15, 1982 6:30 p.m. M.S.C. All May and August graduates are invited to attend. Com plimentary tickets will be available April 5-9 in the lobby of the Forsyth Alumni Center. Banquet is free — but you must have a ticket to attend. TICKETS GIVEN ON FIRST COME — FIRST SERVED BASIS We've Remodeled For * You! Dainj Queen ► F'®. COLLEGE STATION DAIRY QUEEN 2323 S. Texas Ave. Come See Us For All Your Favorites! COUNTRY BASKET with coupon $-|69 Expires April 15, 1982 IT HUNGER BUSTER #/ with coupon Expires April 15, 1982 99tf DQ DUDE with coupon $149 Expires April 15, 1982 BANANA SPLIT __ with coupon $ J29 Expires April 15, 1982 t- -J -J tinue federal administration of the Railroad Retirement System is drawing criticism from many of the 65,000 Texans who re ceive monthly benefits from the pension fund. The Office of Management and Budget proposal to turn the Railroad Retirement System over to the private sector has split the Railroad Retirement Board, which governs the sys tem, and ignited a letter-writing campaign to legislators by many Texas retirees, particularly in the Denison area. by Keil Battalicz Dr. Perry u hancellor foi ;he Texas A&r !em, has been [inguished T« ;he Texas Aca< Adkisson he award in i Ivork in insect eloping pest :ems for cotto For instanc< ies revealed t day was a actor in the r~ insects wh.i are rep ant in fall e Spring. Under the OMB proposal, many RRB field offices across the country, including three Texas’ five offices, would be closed. The nation’s 1 million re tirees covered by the pension would receive benefits under Social Security. Dr. Arthur Nightingale displays lilies in the staff photo by Colinti floraculture greenhouse, Opponents of the plan say they fear defederalization of the system might cause retirees to lose benefits they worked hard to get. Those benefits exceed So cial Security payments. 11 representatives endorse Temple for Texas governor” United Press International AUSTIN — Eleven state rep resentatives endorsed Railroad ,5a Commissioner Buddy Temple By IRA M. HELD Chevaliers De Sancerre The aroma of wine is perhaps one of the most important traits of this “Nectar of the Gods" and is often referred to as its "Bouquet”. Grape vines are by nature, flowering plants, and the grape begins to grow after the flower has disappeared; however, the aroma of the flower apparently remains in the juices. Thus, at its peak, a fine wine will often possess an aroma described as a bouquet. If this aroma is particularly strong and flowery, as it is in some fine red Burgundys, this is referred to as a "nose”. While this aroma will tend to deteriorate with age, the quality of fine wine is actually in the taste itself. Often, when a bottle of vintage wine is uncorked, the bouquet will be present and delightful for as long as five minutes before it begins to completely disappear. For this reason, it is not advisable to allow old wines to “breathe” too long after uncorking in order not to lose too much of what the wine actually has to offer. Professors and students at Texas A&M — Chevalier Ira will be most happy to put on private wine tastings for your groups and friends. Please call us for more information. RANDY’S LIQUOR 524 E. University Dr. 696-1351 rial nomination Monday and ac cused Attorney General Mark White of mudslinging and dis torting issues in his campaign. Rep. John Sharp, D-Victoria, said the lawmakers will tour 11 cities iln the next two days re peating their endorsement of Temple. He also said T emple is rapidly overtaking White in the bid lor the Democratic nomina tion. A statement read by Sharp said the group backs Temple be cause he supports “clean, effi cient, open government: no frills, no fraud.” It said: "We’re for Buddy Temple because he’s running a clean campaign on the issues. He’s not slinging mud. He’s not distorting his opponents’ re cords. He’s not ducking the tough issues. He’s not trying to be all things to all people.” Sharp said White’s character ization of Temple’s railroad commission votes as being anti consumer are unfair and inaccu rate. “If that’s the only issue some body can find, there’s something tell-tale wrong in their cam paign,” Sharp said. “Soi is getting close.” Rep. Buck Florenctl Hughes Springs, saidTei closing in on White in' Texas district. “In my area, Mart came out with a big lead beginning, but the quai that lead is diminishingij pie understand that Marl 1 can’t be all things to all Florence said. "Buddy T( is gaining ground rapi Sharp said Temple's paign is most active in toria area. Sharp, Florence ai Robert Saunders, I)-Laf« the only three of the 11 ing the Capitol newsconft all said Bob Armstrong second choice in the gon race. Others representative! dorsing Temple were ser, D-Belton; HampAll D-New Boston; Bill H Center; Jim Rudd, Brownfield; Dick Bum San Angelo; John Gan Wichita Falls; Elton Bon Montalba; and Charlie d D-Hurst. United Press TEXARKAM | ; ans may have tr> pas water to kt |ish and fertile plains, but Meen quietly si jsrom Texas sin< The joint ws of Texarkana, T ana, Ark., uses aliens of wat< Tight Patman .Bides west of exas border. “We’ve chuck haven’t raised a r aid George Ba: ney for the Te> of Water Resou t The cities st greement in sed water from ^s. Butin 1928, kes in Texas ising Wright Pa ter since 1957. Texarkana, A. reatment of wa Residents — aboi the cost last yea ull US United Press I AUSTIN —Cc Bullock estimate< ’exas will lose $< ause of federal L ailed on state an ities to decide programs they paying for. f “The 1983 bn * 'dent has submitt« proposes elimina ming hundreds Uncle Sam has be Bullock said. “As these cuts will me I million less in soc; not more than ha lars less in gra Texas.” Bullock said itnding cuts pro! estored by Conj said Texas could or the “best” of No You ¥ cargo shorts Our standard six pock.et short has become a classic! Durable, poly/cotton twill makes this lightweight short cool and comfortable. Women's sizes e-ie Men's sizes Z&-42 WHOLE EARTH PROVISION COMPANY 105 boyett 846-8794 *** '■ - w *^--——it—11— United Press In Whenever a co an oven by open the temperature about 25 degrees,