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9G fask force to study toxic waste Jnited Press International ch even lents and iition and A1 j STIN _ A tas i(. force ap- ointed Wednesday by Gov. •inning tcgk whi le w iu draft a com- ensive plan to manage, re- and dispose of hazardous the it asu in Texas, which produces in signifoore than 25 million tons of their nrfixic waste a year, and dujp'hite said the state could not erally seaepend on federal regulations ginning jt manage hazardous wastes in Texas. He asked the 30- ber task force to draft a te management plan by Sep- r for presentation to the , ^ Legislature. "PO' ^'’“[Texas cannot assume that cts on poi| lues, he ai t 15 indi i samples i| the federal government has all the answers to the hazardous waste dilemma,” White said at his weekly news conference. “It’s very simple and very easy for a political leader to get up and say, ‘No, don’t burn it there and don’t dispose of it there.’ “I think it’s a responsible course for political leadership to say,‘Don’l do it there, but let’s find a place where it can be done safely.’” While said the task force — chaired by former state Sen. Max Sherman, dean of the LliJ School of Public Affairs in Aus- tin — will examine criteria for waste disposal sites and options for recycling waste, will deter mine who will pay For disposal, and will investigate how the state could guarantee long-term monitoring of toxic waste dispo sal sites. He said he would continue his strong opposition to the off shore burning of toxic wastes. The National Governors Asso ciation passed a resolution strongly opposing such off shore burning at its convention in Washington earlier this week. The task force is composed of representatives of chemical d on sau, 37,1k Candy {tiller's date set I H( {United Press International &2ZZZ22ZZZZ2ZZZZZZZ; C &W DANCE CLASSES are starting after Spring Break at GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION * INTERMEDIATE $10/person senior a. HOUSTON — A judge stin FBI Vecinesday assigned Halloween dy killer Ronald Clark Iryan his fourth execution :, March 31, and O’Bryan an making funeral arrange- / was bemiflpns. )’Bryan, 39, who has seen able, whidfte execution dates come and their add in a series of appeals, made comment as state District ge Michael McSpadden set new date. 'he judge, who once sched- s there m d O’Bryan’s execution for ory to i Hoween, said O’Bryan was al- ed one telephone call; he ed his father, asked for a on visit, and started making I arrangements. 1 think everyone realizes It this is the last time,” Mc- dden told reporters after hearing. “I know Mr. ^ryan felt that way just by ching him. I would be surprised if any- granted him a stay this ;rrant wai j.m. at tht ling stable ugs, then as seized, gut read figure, mndredil th of sp he FBI.t i in the n Orgai Fexas afety, it Ad mini tin Police I N N Sundays, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. * JITTERBUG $10/person Sundays, 5-6 p.m. ★ ADV. SWING $ 12/person Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. John Benson (693-0461) & Linda Barron (846-4375) CALL FOR INFO charged ij facture :lony ol 1 ive yeafij ineor' Bryan was sentenced to death the 1974 Halloween candy isoning of his 8-year-old scan, Marc, to collect ’imothy *‘,000 worth of life insurance. The father was convicted of ting cyanide in “Giant Pixie ” candy and giving it to his ncidentsij Jniversti'j nt thro'l )R THEfi o was sitj odge sta \nnex" wallet s license^ 50 in i ;ards wail :ker. asaki 63® king Atf )’Bryan, a former Deer Park tician, was also accused of dug the poisoned candy to ir other trick-or-treaters, in- iding his daughter. None of pse children ate the candy. TBryan steadfastly has den- guilt in his son’s death. — BRYAN, TX — BRYAN CIVIC AUDITORIUM Tuesday, Mar. 6, — 7:30 PM — FREE ADMISSION — (A LOVE OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED) — FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 205/476-5786 — Now Better Than Ever. You Will Be Pleased With These Carefully Prepared and Taste Tempting Foods. wise ^ Each Daily Special Only $2.39 Plus Tax. Cafeteria v “Open Daily’' Dining: 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. — 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M MONDAY EVENING SPECIAL Salisoury Steak with Mushroom Gravy Whipped Potatoes Your Choice of One Vegetable Roll or. Corn Bread and Butter Coffee or Tea TUESDAY EVENING SPECIAL Mexican Fiesta Dinner Two Cheese and Onion Enchiladas w chili Mexican Rice Patio Style Pinto Beans Tostadas Coffee or Tea One Corn Bread and Butter WEDNESDAY EVENING SPECIAL Chicken Fried Steak w cream Gravy Whipped Potatoes and Choice of one other Vegetable Roll or Corn Bread and Butter Coffee or Tea w / THURSDAY EVENING SPECIAL Italian Candle Light Spaghetti Dinner SERVED WITH SPICED MEAT BALLS AND SAUCE Parmesan Cheese - Tossed Green Salad , Choice of Salad Dressing — Hot Garlic Bread Tea or Coffee FOR YOUR PROTECTION OUR PERSONNEL HAVE HEALTH CARDS. FRIDAY EVENING SPECIAL FRIED CATFISH FILET w TARTAR SAUCE Cole Slaw Hush Puppies Choice of one vegetable Roll or Corn Bread & Butter Tea or Coffee SATURDAY NOON and EVENING SPECIAL Yankee Pot Roast Texas Style (Tossed Salad) Mashed Potato w gravy Roll or Corn Bread & Butter Tea or Coffee “Quality First' SUNDAY SPECIAL NOON and EVENING ROAST TURKEY DINNER| Served with Cranberry Sauce Cornbread Dressing Roll or Corn Bread - Butter - '| Coffee or Tea Giblet Gravy And your choice of any One vegetable Thursday, March 1, 1984/The Battalion/Page 11 by Paul Dirmeyer HOUStOd to recall EDB rice United Press International FRANKFORT, Ky. — Comet Rice Mills of Houston has agreed to recall batches of its long-grain brown rice from Kentucky store shelves, the stale said Wednesday. The rice has EDB pesticide levels three times than the federal limit. Samples taken at a Winn- Dixie supermarket warehouse in Louisville showed EDB levels of 453.3 parts per billion. The federal government has set 150 parts per billion as the maxi mum safe level of the pesticide. The batches of rice affected are in 14-ounce packages coded S4923. Fourteen other grain-based items tested by the state showed acceptable levels of the pesti cide, which is used to help pre serve stored grains. and electronics companies, haz ardous waste disposal firms and environmental groups, and members of the banking, engi neering, public health and legal professions. AUCTION! Lost & Found Bicycles Raleigh, Schwinn, Huffy, etc. FRIDAY MARCH 2nd 11AM-? Rudder Fountain Proceeds to benefit OPERATION MOP-UP Sponsored by Hart Hall Cash or Checks Accepted Bikes donated by University Police Dept. Auctioneer; Scott Swenson (TXS^074^1158) V Marilyn Gil min Christine Sifhentez ■?/ Vicky Ward Y ai Carolyn Ramirez V.I.P/s Hail* Design Grand Opening Give Away 1 st prize Trip for 2 in Cancun Mexico 2 nd prize membership at a local fitness center 3 rd prize Permanent Wave & Haircut (trip to be taken during month of May) Customers registar to win by visiting V. I. P. ’s Hair Design at 701 University Chimney Hill Plaza HOURS: Mon-Sat 9-6 846-3435 or 846-5483 Dawn Marie Vorhles Vicky Eldred Jackie Damon Bennie Becerra Greyhound’s Spring Break Go anywhere Greyhound goes And back. *100 or less. This spring break, if you and your friends are thinking about heading to the slopes or the beaches - or just home for a visit - Greyhound can take you there for only $100 or less, round-trip. Between now and March 18,1984,whenyoushowusyour student I.D. card, any round-trip ticket on Greyhound is $100 or less. Anywhere Greyhound goes. So this spring break, give yourself a real break. Take Greyhound anywhere, for $100 or less. Go Greyhound And leave the driving to us. For more information call 696-0209 Must present a valid student I D. card upon purchase. No other discounts ap[?y Tickets are non-retundable and good tor travel on Greyhound Lines. Inc. only from March 2.1984 through March 18.1984. Schedules subject to change without notice. 1984 Greyhound Lines. Inc.