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Ci * Leland opposes
^ South Africa flights
United Press International
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mickey
.eland, D-Texas, cited apartheid
liid racial issues Thursday in urging
■he'Civil Aeronautics Board to reject
Kouth Africa Airways’ petition to
KotUinue service between Houston
Bind Johannesburg.
I “During the past Tour years, Presi-
llent Reagan has worked to make
lur relationship with South Africa
Increasingly cozy,” Leland said. “His
jpdniinistration’s policy of ‘construc
tive engagement’ has failed to move
the South African government to
eliminate apartheid.
Leland was one of 86 congress-
K jnen who objected two years ago
■vhen the CAB granted SAA “the ex-
■raordinajry right” to provide Hous-
■on-johannesburg service, which is
Hiutside the United States-South Af-
Rica bilateral air transport
■agreement.
ft “Extending SAA’s exemption
would only serve to reward a gov-
Rrhment system built on racial big-
wiry, and rampant discrimination,”
i he said.,
I Leland filed the objection and
Railed on the board to hold a full evi-
Kdentiary hearing to determine if the
Hj.S. has received any benefit under
■he original premise f or granting the
■xemption and whether the service
ft is profitable and necessary.
Under apartheid, blacks who
make up 73 percent of South Afri
ca’s population are segregated to
“homelands” and prohibited from
having any voice in government. Le
land said Congress has moved to
take actions against South Africa,
such as blocking corporate invest
ment in America.
"Justice demands that the United
States take similar action by re
nouncing its bilateral agreement
with South Africa and terminating
SAA’s flights to this country,” Le
land said. “However, at this time I
am only asking that the board not go
beyond the bilateral agreement in
rewarding South Africa with added
economic benefits.”
Leland said there is little evidence
the public is served by the route. He
said the CAB justified the Houston
service on grounds South Africa
would then give favorable consider
ation to a Pan Am route to Cape
town, but that service has not begun.
Leland said SAA estimates its
service from Houston carries an av
erage of 151 passengers a week and
has yet to earn a profit.
“It is also obvious from looking at
SAA’s results that its Houston serv
ice is not being conducted as a viable
commercial operation,” he said.
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United Press International
I NEW ORLEANS — Peter Spur-
|tey, the embattled president of the
Kebt-ridden World’s Fair, went be
fore a federal grand jury Thursday
Jo answer questions about possible
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I Spurney, already under pressure
Irom a public committee appointed
ly Gov. Edwin Edwards to help the
lair limp toward its scheduled close,
Isas tight-lipped as he emerged with
expo attorney Ann Brown after
related cte more than an hour of interrogation.
Federal officials refused to dis-
llose the nature of the investigation,
saying the activities of such grand ju
ries were by law outside the public
view.
At a meeting Wednesday, public
committee member Bob d’Heme-
court suggested Spurney be re
placed by Jim Brandt, vice president
for planning, and that the exposition
reduce from seven to four the num
ber of vice presidents by merging
their tasks.
Admission figures and conces
sions sales dropped this week, and
the $1.2 million set aside for ex
penses will be used up just on taxes
and payroll, leaving no money fot
creditors.
Around town
Science students must take exam
Any junior or senior in the College of Science who has not pre
viously taken the English Proficiency Examination should plan to
lake the test Oct. 15 unless they have completed English 301 with a
minimum grade ol C. St udents in the College of Science are required
to pass either English 301 or the test in order to qualify as a degree
candidate.
The English Proficiency Exam will be administered by the En
glish department. Students in the biology, chemistry, mathematics
and physics departments should register for the exam in 313 Biolog
ical Sciences Building prior to the exam.
Voter registration deadline approaches
Sunday is the last day to register to vote in the November elec
tion. Aggie COP will have registration tables in the MSC, Blocker
Building and Zachry Engineering Center this week.
Aggie Players present Liliom tonight
Lite TAMU Aggie Players will open their 40th season with the
haunting, romantic fantasy, “Liliom” at 8 p.m. tonight in Rudder
Forum. “Liliom" also will be presented Saturday. Tickets are $4 for
the general public and $3 for A&.M students and are available at the
MSC Box Office.
Alcohol awareness week begins Monday
Next week is National Alcohol Awareness Week. The Depart
ment of Student Affairs, through the alcohol Awareness Program is
sponsoring a variety of activities and events to increase student
awareness of responsible drinking. See the daily “What’s Up” col
umn for special events, or call 845-5826 for more information.
SCAVMA sponsors dog bath and dip
The SCAVMA Auxiliary is sponsoring a dog bath and dip from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the vet school parking lot. The cost is $5
per dog. A veterinarian will be available to answer questions. Please
bring your dog’s leash and a towel.
Driver safety course begins today
The College Station Lions Club will sponsor a Driver Safety
Course today from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to
noon. This course may be used to have certain traffic violations dis
missed and to receive a 10 percent discount on automobile insur
ance. Registration is held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today in ballroom A
of the Aggieland Inn. For more information, call 696-4945.
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