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. \ ^ \ \\\v \ \\\v \ \\\v N state Battalion/Page 8 February 10,11 nix gay plasma United Press International AUSTIN — Two private plas ma businesses say they no longer will accept blood from homosex ual males because of a myste rious disease that deteriorates the body’s immunity system. The disease — acquired im mune deficiency syndrome — is thought to be most prevalent in homosexuals, needle-using drug addicts and Haitians. Medical experts have not found the cause of the disease, which has a 40 percent mortality rate. The companies thev sell blood to had requested the new screening policies, representa tives from the plasma center said Tuesday. All customers are given a bul letin describing the disease and detailing the groups most likelv to carry it. Clients are then asked if they belong to any of the groups, Rick Dayries, manager of the Plasma Blood Center said. “They don’t ask a direct ques tion to anyone,” he said. “1 hex just ask if you are in one the high-risk groups.” Thursday What’s Up GUATEMALAN STUDENT ASSOCIATIONrlnter- national Week, Social Meeting and SCON A will be discus sed in a meeting at 7 p.m. in 504 Rudder. MCFADDEN HALL:Cookies, brownies and cakes, don ated by Farmer’s Market, will be sold in front of Sbisa between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ENTREPRENEURS AND NEW VENTURES SOCIETY:Business Week, All Night Fair and future speakers for this semester will be discussed at 7 p.m. in 120 A&A. Also, preparations for Clayton Williams will be made. PEACE FELLOWSHIP:An examination of Christ’s teaching on peace and our calling to work for it is sche duled for 7 p.m. at the Canterbury House. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST:Dr. W. Bradley will speak at 7:30 p.m. in 117 Kleberg. Everyone is in vited . I AMU ROADRUNNERS:A short talk on “Runningand Racing — 10K” and a discussion and planning session is scheduled for 7 p.m. in 350 MSC. SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS:The Gulf Coast Region Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. at Hoffbrau House. Caroline Connely, flight director for NASA, will speak. Call 845-1542 for reservations. MSC ORC ABLED-DISABLED PROG RAM: Spring break ski trip and other upcoming activities will be discus sed at 8:30 p.m. in 607 Rudder. TEXAS A&M EMERGENCY CARE TEAM:A meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in 510 Rudder. PHILOSOPHY CLUB:“Claymont: Toward a Working Society,” a film on an experimental community and school based on the philosophy and teaching of G. 1. Gurdjieff, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in -402 Rudder CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS Mass! all off-campus Catholics living in the Old College Mar area will be held at 9 p.m. at the Student Center. Intern tional students will meet at the Student Center at 8 p,at! plan for a Spanish Mass and future actixities. INTRAM URAL- R EC RE AT ION AL SPORTS: A sot ball-team manager’s meeting will be held at 5:15pm.! 601 Rudder. INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION % GINEERS:Vice President and Secretary-Treasure elections and two presentations concerning Tram Operations will be held at 7 p.m. in 503 A&A Buildir,. T AM U FENCING CLUB: A meeting will be held at' p.m. in 267 E. Kyle. Anyone interested in fencing encouraged to attend. BUCK WEIRUS SPIRIT AWARD APPLIQ TIONS: Applications may be picked up at the Stride Activities Office, Former Students Office, Student™ grams Office, Health Center, Vice President lor Studs Services Office, Commons Area Office, Cuard North Area Of fice and Central Area Office and areda no later than 5 p.rn. Feb. 25 at the Former Studra Association. STUDENT GOVERNMENT — TRADITION COUNCIL:Howdy Week is coming! Howdy Tsfc and buttons will be on sale in the MSC from Feb through Feb. 18. Help us promote Aggie traditions A&M RUGBY CLUB :I , ract ice and training is held to Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m. on the MainM Field. INDIA ASSOCIATION: Membership applications * available now until March 3. For more information, 260-1896 or 693-0389. Graham Central Station Needs a campus representative. Upper classmen, participating in ex tracurricular activities preferred. Ap ply in person — — * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * if * * * * * * * Texaco reprimanded for unsafe conditions United Press International PORI ARTHUR — Unsafe working conditions at Texaco Inc.’s refinery resulted in an accident last year xvhich killed five xvorkers and injured several others, federal officials said. A citation issued by the Occu pational Safety and Health Administration T uesday cited Texaco for the Oct. 13 accident which occurred when a pipeline broke and wildly spewed a hot chemical powder on the workers. OSH A proposed a penalty of $720 for the safety violation and set an April 2 deadline f or safety hazards to be corrected at the plant. “We’ve cited Texaco for noi providing a safe work place and exposing their workers to a hazard,” Gerald Baty, regional "Girls" Get Ready For Spring Break 10% OFF ON ALL Bikini Waxes Body Wraps Lash & Dyes Facials, Make-up consultations Keathley Carnation Sale $-i 50 each FREE campus delivery on Feb. 14 Carnations on sale now thru Feb. 11 4:30-7:30 In Front of Sbisa director for OSHA, said j T exaco has 15\\oiii«| to appeal the penalty anil tion. The “serious" citation| med from inspections plant ()ct. 14 and Now! the accident. A “serious” violations when "there is substantia ability that death or p harm could result, andil employer knew or shoul known, of the hazat|| said. “The employer faildj nder employment and! emplox inent Free From nized hazard causing! c ause serious p\x\s\alh4 that on or about Oct. employees were exposed] hazard of hot catalystai released from therupturtl spent catalyst line," the said. Apt. Only Ask For Pam Styles by bj. 822-6536 VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL Any time’s a wild time when you add the great taste of Two Fingers... and this wild Two Fingers T-shirt! To get yours, send your name, address, style preference and size (men’s style S, M, L or women’s French cut S, M, L) along with $6.95, to: Two Fingers T-shirt Offer, 19168 Albion Rd„ Strongsville, Ohio 44136. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery Two Fingers is all it takes. '‘y 1982 Two Rogers Tequila — 80 Proof Imported & Bottled by Hiram Walker Inc.. Burlingame. Calif Dazzling! Sculptured initial in pave effect with 5 diamonds on a 14 K gold band. REG. $249.°° SALE PRICE THRU FEB. 14 $179.oo ( jgfetrlGDrn? ) \ i ir Jewelry L J J \ v V&Gifts / 404 University Center College Station, Tx. •flam fCwfi RESTAURANT SPECIALS: • Seafood Delight • Sizzling Happy • Sizzling Beast Family Come dine with your family and friends in a relaxed atmo sphere with personal attention. Lunch hours: 11:00-2:00 p.m. Dinner hours: 5:00-10:00 p.m. Tuesday through Monday Closed Sunday evening 3805 S. Texas Avenue Bryan, Texas 846-8345 TAMU THEATRE A presents GARCIA LORCAS ■BLOOI WEDD1 Feb. 9-12 Rudder Thd 8 p.m. A&M students Non-students VOUR AT THE HALL OF FAME WITH MUSIC BY DEBONAI RES THURSDAY FEB. 10 0^ CLASS * ’86 There will be a drawing for free tickets to the Fresh man Ball. Don’t miss your chance!