national Battalion/Page 8 September 6, m i Mondale blasts ‘2 Americas’ Reagan: Program works United Press International SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Reagan, ackowledg- ing that the spirit of the Labor Day holiday is marred because millions of Americans are out of work, said Saturday that unem ployment must be curbed care fully with long-range policies. In his weekly radio address to the nation, made outdoors in the gravel driveway of his moun- taintop ranch, Reagan said un employment “has been gaining on us for years,” but that on this national holiday weekend nearly 100 million Americans do hold jobs. “That’s a terrible word, ‘un employed,’” Reagan said. “It means hardship, uncertainty, frustration, helplessness. “Many who are unemployed feel caught up in something they don’t understand and over which they have no control. And they are right. It’s not the fault of the laid-off fellow in Detroit that he’s out of work.” Reagan said his economic program “marks a decided tur naround from government tax and spend policies of the past four decades” and said there are signs his austerity management program “is beginning to work.” In a' nationally broadcast Democratic response to Reagan, Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware did not address the unemploy ment issue but called for a Cabinet-level office to combat crime with federal money. And former Vice President Walter Mondale delivered a paid radio address broadcast in several cities to attack the presi dent’s policies as having divided the nation into “two Americas” — one for the rich and the other for the poor. In his speech, Reagan said the nation faces the test of whether it has “the will and determina tion to hold our course” — a clear warning to a vacationing Congress that when it recon venes Wednesday it must act on his veto of a federal spending bill. He said the $14.2 billion sup plemental appropriations bill, if allowed to become law, “would drive up spending once again. I hope we can work together to develop a more responsible bill.” Some 19,000 Internal Re venue Service workers — and perhaps others — are to be out of their jobs this coming week due to Reagan’s veto, made on grounds the bill contained too much money for domestic prog rams. The Labor Department announced Friday that the na tion’s unemployment rate re mained steady at 9.8 percent in August, a figure which meant 10.8 million Americans were officially out of work. Reagan said the unemploy ment problem was the result of several decades of government bungling. ‘I guess what I am trying to nem ploy- point out is that our unemploy ment problem is due to more than just the present recession,” he said. “We must not only work our way out of the recession; we must adopt policies that will sti mulate economic growth and create new jobs for the increased numbers entering the job mar ket. This is the goal of our eco nomic recovery program.” Mystery writer dies United Press International WHITE PLAINS, NY. — Author Frederic Dannay, a creator of the mystery writer- sleuth Ellery Queen and co author of more than 30 Ellery Queen novels, has died at age 77, a hospital announced Saturday. Dannay died Friday in White Plains Hospital, a spokesman for the facility said. The spokesman said Dannay died of natural Clean-up crew .urr P ho«oby Jane Hollufivj Ur STO Ku Kh sides o met Sa united a burni Lee Linton, a sophomore from shovel. The two were cleaning up Fairfield, trails the Parsons’ Mounted at the Corps March-ln before tlx Cavalry with a wheelbarrow, game. Linton is a biomedicil accompanied by sophomore Rob science major; James majors it James, from Dallas, who carries a accounting. tarn, as Day w< ?years. 1 The at leasi from a gather Reorgi ATTENTION AGGIELAND STAFF MEMBERS The first staff meeting will be Thursday September 2 in the Aggieland office at 7 p.m. Staff members are also urged to call the Aggieland office as soon as possible to inform us of any new phone num ber. Aggieland office 845-2681, 845-2682. aTm LOUPOT'S aTm // OFF CAMPUS CORNER // (At The Corner Across From The Post Office) The Off Campus Corner — Your /t’s Your Money Inside Connection Approximately two-thirds of the Aggie student popula tion lives off campus. Many off campus students tell us that they don't know about campus events and express the need for a "connection” between themselves and campus life. This connection is provided for you each month in the "Off Campus Comer." This column is sponsored by the Off Campus Center in the Department of Student Affairs and Loupot's Bookstore. The "Off Campus Corner" will contain articles and tips regarding off campus living such as information on security deposits, preleasing, apartment security and roommates. The column will also provide off campus students with information concerning campus events and activities. As you read the "Off Campus Corner" each month, we would like to encourage you to submit any questions, comments, or ideas that you may have. We invite you to bring your ideas by the Off Campus Center in Puryear Hall, directly across from the YMCA Building, or give us a call at 845-1741. Feel free to call or come by Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. At the end of each semester, many students express com plaints about their security de posits. These deposits usually range from $50.00 to $200.00 per person. If you do not take the precautions necessary to insure the return of your de posits, you may have a lot to lose. Most of these requirements, which are identified in your lease, must be met approxi mately 30 days prior to the "move-out" date. However, there is something that you, as a tenant, can do now. This step involves completing a move-in condition form, or move-in in ventory. This inventory sheet reflects the actual condition of each room in your apartment upon move in. After completing the move- in condition form, be sure to have the apartment manager sign it, and keep a copy of the document for your files. You don't want to be charged for something, such as nail holes in your living room walls, just because you failed to write it down. This will also provide proof of the apartment's origi nal condition if a discrepancy arises when the time comes for you to move out. So to help insure the return of your security deposit, com plete a move-in condition form today! Look What’s Up! Off Campus Calendar SILVER TAPS: Will be conducted Tuesday, September 7. BROWN BAG RAG: To be held on September 8, Wednes day, from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Grove. Bring a sack lunch and a friend. Music will be provided. OFF CAMPUS AGGIES: General meeting for the fall semes ter. Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m., 301 Rudder Tower. OCA APARTMENT PRESIDENT ELECTIONS: Will be conducted Thursday, September 16. Look for polling booths in the MSC and at your shuttle bus stop. "FISH NIGHT": Off Campus Freshmen are invited to attend the party in their area: Thursday, September 16 Tuesday, September 21 Thursday, September 23 Tuesday, September 28 Thursday, September 30 Arbor Square Pool 6:30 p.m. Brazos House Pool 6:30 p.m. Brownstone Volleyball Court 6:30 p.m. Casa Del Sol Pool 6:30 p.m. Scandia Pool 6:30 p.m. FRESHMEN STUDENTS LIVING OFF CAMPUS often express the desire to meet people and become involved in campus activities. The Off Campus Center in conjunction with the Off Campus Aggies and several area property management companies would like to give you a chance to meet your neighbors and become involved. During September and October, several parties will be held at various apartment complexes within the Bryan/College Station area. These get togethers are designed specifically for incoming freshmen who want to meet fellow students, listen to music, and have some fun. If you're interested in having a good time, you should make plans to attend the Fish Night in your area. Check the Off Campus Calendar for specific times and locations. Be sure to look for flyers in your apartment complex, banners in the Memorial Student Center (MSC), and notices in the Battalion. We hope to see you there! NEED A BREAK FROM STUDYING? The Off Campus Center has the perfect solution. On Wednesday, September 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., the OCC will be sponsoring a noon time get together for off campus students called the "Brown Bag Rag." It will be held in The Grove and will feature various local musicians. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and listen to the music. In case of rain, the musicians will perform in the MSC lounge. (Due to University rules, brown bags are not allowed in the MSC.) IT'S ELECTION TIME AGAIN! Apartment president elections will be conducted on Thursday, September 16 for all students interested in representing their apartment complex through Off Campus Aggies. Becom ing the president of your complex is a great way to get involved. Contact the OCA cubicle, room 216 MSC for details or call the Off Campus Center at 845- 1741. Loupot's Off Campus Comer is sponsored each month by Loupot's Bookstore at Northgate as a service to Texas A&M stu dents. Stories and artwork are provided by the staff of the Off Campus Center.