Page 8/The Battalion/Friday, September 23,1983 Record lows devastate late crops United Press International COLLEGE STATION — A blustery norther early this week brought record-setting low tem peratures to much of Texas and severely damaged some late crops in the Panhandle and South Plains. ations and caused flooding in some parts of the state, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service at Texas A&M Universi ty said Thursday in its weekly crop report. particularly heavy in some loca tions because crops wefe two weeks or more behind schedule. Heavy rains preceding the cold front delayed harvest oper- Lat? cotton, gram sorghum and vegetables fell victim to the unseasonally cold weather in the High Plains. The damage was Rains halted cotton harvest ing in central, southeastern and coastal sections, with some areas getting 6 to 8 inches. Continued wet conditions could result in some loss of cotton grades as well as yields. LORDS AND LADIES: Experience the 9th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival. Held from 9:00AM 'til dark on its site in the beautiful wooded area north of Houston, and west of Conroe, Texas, the Festival will transport you back to the 16th Century for a day of fun and frolic. See jousting knights, buxom wenches, the Royal Falconer, wan dering minstrels, comic and Shakespearean players, Robin Hood's Merry Men and much more... Try your luck at one of the games: Skittles, Bocce Ball, Jacob's Ladder, Fencing, Archery and more ... Gorge yourself with a Giant Turkey Leg and a tankard of beer, a Gyro Sandwich, Empanada, Fryed Cheese, Pizza Napoli, Appyle Dumpling and more... Examine the best wares created by fine craftsmen and artists from throughout the land... Take in the races at the Newmarket Race Track and watch as glassblowers and blacksmiths demonstrate their skills... Tickets are $10 (adults) and $5 (children 5-12) at the gate. Children under 5 admitted free. Prices in clude entertainment, free parking, plus all events at Newmarket Race Track and Arena. And for a truly memorable experience, indulge your dining and entertainment fantasies by Joining in the RING'S FEAST. Write or call (713) 356-3002 for details and reservations. <• f&pT.' From Houston: Take 1-45 North, turn left on 105, turn left on 1774 at Plantersville and drive 6 miles to Site. „ NO PETS PLEASE. V ®TicKEmaN“ Kodak Texas Renaissance Festival, Route 2, Box 650, Plantersville, TX 77363. Or call (713)356-2178 for more information. AUSTIN [1-45 S^htonk) Tl°- CONKE HS One Dollar Discount Tickets Available at MSC Box Office in Rudder Tower 845-1234 Fully Air Conditioned! LAUNDRY Wash-Dry 8c Fold/7 Days/Wk Attendants on Duty 8:OOAM-9:OOPM Dry Cleaning Pick-up 7 Days/Wk, 8AM-9PM 55 Washers 8c 27 Big Double Load Dryers Double Load Washers Huge 35 lb. Washers (Good for blankets, sleeping bags, etc) Open 24 Hours Per Day Back to School Special When you wash - present coupon mm ‘ " - ■ ■ ■ SO£ FREE DRY Scattered rains also fell over some western sections, but the moisture was not enough to help crops or to relieve drought con ditions, said the Extension Ser- tension Service said. Cotton stripping has started in the Trans-Pecos area and will start soon in west central Texas (San Angelo area). While yields A few early bales of cotton have been harvested in the South Plains, mainly for early premiums, but general harvest ing is still sometime off, the Ex- are running poor to good across ity is boasting an average yield of 1,400 pounds per acre on irri gated cotton. Halloween killer granted a stay United Press International NEW ORLEANS — The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted Texas’ Halloween candy killer Ronald Clark O’Bryan a stay of execution until Oct. 24 while it considers his appeal of his death sentence. The stay makes it impossible for State District Judge Michael McSpadden to carry out his promise to order O’Bryan ex ecuted on Oct. 31, the riinth anniversary of O’Bryan’s killing of his 8-year-old son. State law requires judges to set execution dates at least 30 days in advance. McSpadden cannot set O’Bryan’s execution until the federal i pires. O’Bryan, a former Deer Park optician, was sentenced to death for the Oct. 31, 1971, poisoning of his son, Timothy, 8, with Hal loween candy. Prosecutors said O’Bryan gave his son, daughter and three other children cyanide-laced candy. Only his son died. The other children never ate the candy. The alleged motive was to collect life insurance. court stay ex- Earlier this month, the 5th Circuit refused O'Bryan's re- ouest for a new trial. However, the court stayed his execution Wednesday to consider O’Bryan’s request to reconsider that decision. I’d now WEEKEND SPECIAL _Carja Bianca What’s up Co FRIDAY CLASS OF 86:1 his is the last day to buy tickets in the MSCforl class picnic from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Grove.Ticl are $3 each. lift UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN STUDENT CENTER:Gradia students and singles over 22 are invited to meet at thestadt center, 315 N. College Main, at 6 p.m. to go out for suppo CLASS OF 85: We will be taking a ski trip January 7-14. Form information call 260-0710. HILLEL FOUNDATION:Sabbath services are scheduledfoi p.m. at the Hillel Foundation, 800 Jersey. by Charh IM-REC SPORTS:The Aggie All-Niter is from 7 p.m. to‘)a.i E. Kyle and G. Rollie White Coliseum, depending on iheevq Activities include carnival games, give-aways, country and ws ern dancing and more, so join us for a fun, free time! WILDLIFE BIOLOGY SOCIETY:T ickets for the cabritoj becue at 6:30 tonight in the Brazos Center are still ava 11 " 1 - 1 -' 1 $4.50 each in the Memorial Student Center. Battalic The normal! phere of Tan; Carter Creek filled with the the first anni Festival on Sat The Festiv the Bryan Re< will have mor with exhibits c jng life as it w; SADDLE & SIRLOIN CLUB:New members should bringilu signed “B“s to the new member initiation at 5 p.m. mi Pavillion. A wiener roast and dance will follow at theWeh Community Center. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION:Meet at 7 p.m. at the BaptistSt dent Union for an international dinner and fellowship. 1 1, SATURDAY SWAMP:The Equinox Bash is at 6 p.m. in area three oil Park. CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATlONAolunteers needed to collect donations for the Village of Hopecampa^ Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Blocker (A&A) Building. Membeni any denomination and organization are encouraged toll SUNDAY ■!:: MSC HOSPITALITY:There is a mandatory workshop fot. members from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Sadie Thomas Park. Din tions are available in the MSC cubicle. UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN STUDENT CENTER: tion classes on the teaching of Lutheranism begin at 4 followed by a 6 p.m. fellowship supper. We will showthefl The Sacrifice at 7:15 p.m. Ail activities will lie in theUnivi ty Lutheran Student Center , 315 N. College Main. CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION:A Holy Eucharist is schedtl for 6 p.m. in the All Faiths Chapel. United Pr HOUSTC Air turbo-jei sengers mac landing at Airport Thu report of sn pit, officials The plan p.m. withot there were cials said. “The pilo of an unknc cockpit and land as soon: requested ei ment to stan Parma, area Houston Police Beat M CARTA BLANCA | & fECATE *!*•/, 6 pk Vj * Schae fer dc Schaefer Lt. 62 6 P « $ i The following incidents were reported to the University Police Department through Wednesdav: THEFTS: •A maroon Soma 10-speed bicycle and a red Takara 10- speed bicycle from the Bizzell Street shuttle bus stop, north of Krueger Hall. •$27 in coffee fund money from 106 System Administra- Texas driver's license andtki credit cards. The second wl contained $40 in cash and dll personal property. The omi were sleeping at the time. RECOVERY •A tele dephone belonging General Telephone and Eleci t,0 #Two wallets from an unlock ed room in Krueger Hall. One wallet contained $100 in cash, a was recovered. It is oneoftki f ihones reported stolen Moni rom 332 YMCA. OTHER: • University Police foundit the gate arm was broken ini staf f parking lot west of theft lion. MIDer Cans $4." 12 pac J H °H' are you Ro it, lyour mother ylTl lout of the book? The Aggie/andy ea Prices Good Thru Sat. Sept. 24th 3611 S. College 846-6635 Freshman and Sophomore pictures being take the Yearbook Associates office at 1700 S a5* V 01v ai info call 845-2681. Kyle For ni0[ HOW OLD o^er lnlt The boss is getting u a he still knows ho^f 1° SALE!! SATURDAY SEPT 24