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! i ! 5 age 6/The BattalionAA/ednesday, April 6,1983 Homeless upset landowner United Press International MANVEL — Another Hous- on area landowner who offered he homeless unemployed space o pitch a tent says he is dis- tppointed because those people iidn’t seem to want to work. Lucian Smith, 64, who oper- ites a magazine subscription igency, was the second person ocally to publicly offer a free space and a helping hand, but he said Monday no one has taken lim up on it. “When they (the homeless) bund out some work was in- /olved, they lost interest,” he said. Another offer of free space to set up tents was made in Febru- iry by Baytown resident Juanita Adcox, but she became disillu sioned and withdrew the offer when jobless people who were When they (the home less) found out some work was involved, they lost interest — Lucian Smith, the Houston landowner that offered space to homeless. camped at a state roadside park demanded a year-long lease. Both Adcox and Smith told prospective squatters they would have to actively seek jobs. Smith, who offered space for four families on his one-acre plot, said he had no takers. Smith said after a news article was published he received dozens of calls from around the country. He invited homeless people to Brazoria County to start a garden and “enjoy the harvest” on the unfarmed prop erty. He didn’t ask rent but he ex pected them to work. “I wasn’t looking for perma nent neighbors. I just wanted to offer them a base, an address, a telephone, anything to help them find a job,” he said. “I’m still reasonably sure people out there want an opportunity, but many don’t.” His offer was first made after the Harris County fire marshal evicted about 150 people from a roadside park where they had pitched tents and put up makeshift huts. He said the offer still stands. Adcox offered her land near New Caney while the jobless were still living in the park. About 35 jobless people set tled after the close of Tent City on rented private property near New Caney in Montgomery County, but the threat of evic tion because of drainage and sewage problems has caused most of them to leave. White calls Lt. Gov.’s tax plan ‘innovative’ United Press International AUSTIN — Gov. Mark White Tuesday reaffirmed his opposition to a new tax on gasoline, but said opponents of an increase in oil and natu ral gas severance taxes at least should give a fair hearing on the merits of such a bill. Asked about reports that he has told Senate leaders he would veto a 5-cent-a-gallon tax hike on gasoline, White said he is not convinced the tax is needed. “I’m just not persuaded that it’s necessary and I don’t want to go out there and raise taxes on gasoline just because somebody said they wanted more money,” he said. “I don’t think right now they need to raise taxes on gasoline at all.” State Comptroller Bob Bullock, a political opponent of the governor, has advo cated the gasoline tax to raise funds for highway work. White said he has not made up his mind on a proposal by Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby to raise by 1 percent the state severance tax on oil and gas, but he said the plan should be reviewed fully. Legislative leaders had planned a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss the proposal. White said opposition from the oil and natural gas indus try should be expected. ■ White called Hobby’s plan “innovative,” and said it was entitled to a “thorough re view.” Faced with declining re venues, lawmakers are scrambling to select a viable revenue-raising measure or face cutbacks in the stale budget. ' ' HEY! OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS jjiaV '' 983 „o 2 \M£0 ^ IF YOUR LEASE EXPIRES IN MAY ;a BE SURE TO GIVE YOUR 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO YOUR APARTMENT MANAGER OF YOUR INTENT TO TERMINATE YOUR LEASE IN MAY For tips orThow to get your apartment security deposit back stop by the Off Campus Center in Puryear Hall. 845-1745 THE OFF CAMPUS CENTER--Department of Student Affairs and Off Campus Aqgies -saw W Investigators look for plane missing crucial engine part United Press International DALLAS — Investigators Tuesday searched for a high- performance, multi-engine air craft which lost a crucial engine part over a residential area. Federal Aviation Administra tion Inspector Allen King said the gas generator, measuring about 1.5 feet in diameter and weighing 35 pounds, fell off a plane Monday and dug a two- foot hole 40 feet from the back door of Judith Wick. No injuries were reported. “We are mystified,”’Kij said. “Something likethistat go unnoticed. The pilot wui have to know something bl happened to his engine." DIETING? 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. OPEN Monday through Friday 10:45 AM-1:45 PM QUALITY FIRST King said no civilian ornti ary airports in the Dallas-Foil Worth area reported airmi which lost such a part. Hesaidt could take several days to loot the plane. ' S- m % G" At v- : v4 Jim nee adv Ag! Ken’s Autoitiv! ro Q_ 0) DC 421 S. 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Olsen Field MSC Variety Show Rudder Auditorium Reserved Seating $3.00 Students $3.50 General public Tickets available Rudder Box Office 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.-l2:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 am-11:00 am : i' 10:00 am-1:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Racquetball Courts open for parents Intramurals East Kyle Field Walking tours of Texas A&M Leaves every hour from Information Center Rudder Tower 1st Floor Federation of Aggie Mothers Clubs Boutique MSC 206 Hot Air Balloon Flyby Family Portraits taken MSC Main Lounge Federation of Aggie Mothers Clubs Meeting MSC 201 RHA Slide Show and Coffee Reception following A&A Lobby Academic and Agencies Building MSC Committees special demonstrations MSC Main Lounge Federation of Aggie Mothers Clubs Luncheon 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 1983 7:30 a.m. Singing Cadet Concert 8 Rudder Auditorium Reserved Seating | $5.00 Genral public $2.50 Students Tickets available Rudder Box Office ‘‘We’ve Never Been Licked” Presented by MSC Travel The Grove All tickets $1.50 9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 am-12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. MSC 211, 214 Federation of Aggie Mothers Clubs Open House Singing Cadets MSC 145 12:30 p.m. Skydiving Club Jump nil A M^ln Pi ,-ill PiaU ✓ < - . . " '$*.•• X,' •<'' 1:00 p.m. I :00 am RHA Casino MSC Theatre Arts presents “Transit Rudder Theatre 8:45 p.m. * 9L 12:00 am Saturday, April 16, 1983 8:00 am-10:00 p.m. Metzger and MSC 3rd Floor 8:00 am Cap & Gown Coffee MSC 302 I.U $2.50 Students $3.50 General public Tickets availabie Rudder Box Office Aggie Cinema presents “Author, Author” The Grove $1.50 Midnight Yell Practice Kyle Field 1:00 p.m. 1:30 pm 2:00 p.m. 4:30 pm-6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Main Drill Field Class of ’83 Gift Presentation Kyle Field North End A&M Men’s Baseball Team vs. Baylor Doubleheader P.E. Olsen Field Pregame Activities Kyle Field Former Students/Varsity Football Game Kyle Field $5.00 Adults $2.00 Children TAMU Students Free Separate Dorm Activities OCA All-University BAR-B-QUE MSC 212 1:00 p.m. 1:30 pm 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Flower Pinning Corps Area Parents’ Day Award Ceremony Rudder Auditorium Reception Rudder Exhibit Hall Pavilion Open House 2nd Floor Traditions Program Aggieland: Yesterday and Today Rudder Theatre Admission free Parents’ Day Chapel Program Womens’ Chorus All Faiths Chapel Singing Cadet Banquet MSC Ballroom Ross Volunteer Performance Kyle Field Womens Drill Team Performance Kyle Field Corps Review & Awards Ceremony Kyle Field Fish Drill Team Performance Kyle Field Parson’s Mounted Cavalry Performance p Polo Field Ross Volunteer Awards Ceremony Rudder 610