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Friday, October 12, 1984/The Battalion/Page 5 'Jell ivec cel new* alson Abuse (continued from page 1) keling to its resictents. May dene Isaid. In addition, the home provides clothing for those who have no access to their personal Ibelongings, and transportation |on a limited basis. Phoebe’s Home does not [charge for its services, but expects Iks residents to do all the daily [chores, such as cooking and [cleaning, Maydene said. The home has four paid staff |members and a staff of volun teers that cover the shelter 24 jhours a day, seven days a week. Women who wish to contact [the shelter should call 775-5355 [or the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline. Maydene said women put up [with constant abuse for different [reasons: a feeling that they are [economically dependent on their [husbands; a belief that they may [be responsible for his violence; [depression and “learned help lessness”; a fear of being sub- Tjected to more severe beatings; a [fear of breaking up the family; [mixed emotions of love and hate [for their spouses; a desire to pro ject their children; a hope that [their husbands might change and |a fear of the unknown. One 26-year-old resident with [three children was married to her [husband seven years before she [left him. She said they have had [anabusive relationship ever since [they were married. “Some women feel its their [fault,” she said, “I often fell like I pushed one sentence too far. 1 [left because I didn’t want my chil dren to see it (abuse) any more.” She also said, “In one aspect |l'm lucky because I have a job and transportation.” Another resident at Phoebe’s dome is 25, has four children, is still looking for a job. She aid, “I’m not going back, some how I’m going to start over ... ake care of myself.” She said going to Phoebe’s dome “was like going home to grandma. I’ve felt better from the First moment I got here.” Educator receives grant jj^^WWWVCVtfVWWWWW^ Course aids reading University News Service A Texas A&M University educa tor has received a grant from a Dal las foundation to continue her re search on the effectiveness of a multi-ethnic reading curriculum. Initial studies by Dr. Donna Nor ton, associate professor of educatio nal curriculum and instruction, show that stories which tell about the traditions and values of different ethnic groups may be more effective than “Dick, Jane and Spot” in im proving children’s reading skills and their attitudes about ethnic groups. The total reading program is a combination of prepared teachers, good materials and follow-up activ ities that Norton has correlated with more than 300 books at various reading levels about the cultures and lives of American Indians, Hispanics and blacks. Test results of a group of 54 eighth graders in a Bryan junior high remedial reading class which used the reading program showed that the class improved an average of two grade levels after using the materials for only eight months, said Norton. Racially the group included 50 percent black students, 31 per cent Hispanic, 19 percent white and two percent American Indian. Eighty-two percent of the stu dents gained at least one grade level and 66 percent gained two or more. Three students gained five grade levels and five students gained four grade levels. At the time of the final testing, 27 of the students were read ing at their expected grade level, she said. The $55,757 Meadows Founda tion grant will allow Norton to put the program into use with fifth through eighth grade remedial stu dents in Bryan Schools. Seven teach ers and about 150 students will be in volved in the project with the children’s reading and writing skills tested before and after use of the program. The foundation was created in 1948 by Algur H. Meadows for the benefit of the people of Texas. Norton said her research, which has been adapted for each grade level, focuses on the essential el ements of education mandated by the state. About 40 stories are in cluded in the curriculum for each grade level in addition to books fo cusing on ethnic themes that Norton and her assistants have rewritten for different reading levels, “I think at one point in time the content of what children were read ing was not considered important,” she said. “It was thought that you could teach reading with any kind of material and I suppose with the av erage child this is true. Now we’re starting to look more at the whole in structional environment.” Gallery is pleased to extend the 1 0% atsun ribiFiii/i Mudent Discount w/current Aggie I.D. 1214 Texas Ave. 775-1500 Flooding in Austin relieves drought, strands motorists United Press International AUSTIN — The summer-long drought that prompted strict water rationing in the state capital was washed away by a 7-inch downpour, and rescue workers braced Thurs day for another possible deluge. A dozen automobiles were swept away in rain-swollen creeks or stranded in high-water crossings, a stranded woman was plucked from a treetop and about 20 families were evacuated Wednesday night during the worst storm to hit Austin in 17 months, authorities said. There were no injuries reported, but firefighters said they made 30 “life-threatening rescues” and more than 125 other calls during the vio lent thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Austin reported more heavy rain moving into the area Thursday. “It’s possible some of ths showers that are moving through the area could become heavy this afternoon (Thursday),” an NWS spokesman said. “It wouldn’t take that heavy of a storm to give us a recurrence of some flooding because the ground’s already saturated.” Fire department Capt. Danny Stamper said rescue workers and fire, police and emergency manage ment offices were monitoring the in coming storms closely. “We’re preparing for the worst,” Stamper said. Chuck Harrison, director of the 990 Pitcher of Beer With Pizza Old Mil. Pap** Pi'fflG' At Alfredo’s capital’s emergency management department, said Thursday the flooding was among the worst to strike the city since Memorial Day 1981, when 13 residents drowned. Although the rain relieved months of drought in the city, where water restrictions were in effect for weeks during the summer, public works Director Richard Ridings said the flooding had not managed to feed the city’s water supply. “The sad thing is that the rainfall has not occurred to the west of Aus tin, which feeds our water supply,” Ridings said. “It generally fell on the central part of town and is running off to supply adequate water to Bas trop.” FREE DELIVERY 846-0079 Ne wV°rk Style 846-3824 Hours: 5-12 Daily “The Best- Open early Thurs. & Fri. 16”l>upre1rner~j 3Free l“"l6’ r DeTuxe M 1 Drinks with Pizza Cheese $5.99 Supreme Dream £1PJ£SL ©port: Existing arms treaties not kept COl'diM lember a the ton™ United Press International tin WASHINGTON — President igan sent Congress a long- Iwaited report Wednesday that con- des the Soviet Union has dis- lyed “selective disregard” for arms trol agreements over the past 25 rs. |The report found that Soviet ictices related to about half of the :s control agreements during the |riod “show material breaches — Nations, probable violations or cir- liventions — of contractual obli- $5.00 OFF WITH TFIIS COIJI’OIV (on #10 or more purchase and coupon must come with cleaning) at CLASSIC CLEANSERS 703 W. 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The report, a historical record covering tne years 1958 to 1983, al leged the Soviets have breached or circumvented commitments in 17 nuclear and non-nuclear areas. Going further back in time than the most recent administration re port on the subject, the advisory committee said the Soviets: • violated a commitment to end atmospheric nuclear testing in 1961; • introduced offensive weapons into Cuba in violation of unilateral commitments to the contrary in 1962 (the year of the Cuban missile crisis) and from 1970 to 1974; • and have ignored terms of the ratified SALT I agreement and un ratified SALT II pact through the development, improvement and de ployment of weapons systems be yond negotiated limits. 2S- a iter* Police beat The following incidents were reported to the University Police Department through Thursday. MISDEMEANOR THEFT: • A student reported that his )lack leather wallet was stolen from 110 Veterinary Medicine. The wallet contained $8 in cash. • Eight traffic cones were sto- en from in front of Rudder Tower. BURGLARY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE: Nine gallons of gasoline were stolen from a car parked at Easterwood Airport. Downtowners host Bryan Westfest By LORI BROOKS Reporter Westfest ’84, an old-time western festival, will start tonight and run through Saturday. A country-western street dance will kick-off the festivities Friday night, and the Hall of Fame Gang will provide the entertainment. The events on Saturday include a chili cook-off, magician show, the dancing fiddler Johnny Boriskiand and a children’s petting zoo spon sored by the FFA Greenhand Group from Stephen F. Austin State Uni versity. StageCenter will be performing skits, and arts and crafts booths will be set up along the sidewalk. Food and beverage booths will be spon sored by local groups and restau rants. Sidewalk sales and demonstra tions will be given by area mer chants. Courts Saddlery will show how to make a saddle, Catalina Hat ters will show how they make hats and The Wood Works will demon strate how they make antique furni ture reproductions. Westfest is sponsored by the Bryan Downtowner’s Association and is designed to promote the downtown area and generate a com munity atmosphere. Festivities begin tonight at 8 p.m. in downtown Bryan. Admission is free. THE PLANETS will be ROCKIN at Paris this Fri. and Sat. night ...don’t miss it! 3 fori Happy Hours 4-7,10-12 846-3696 4501S. Texas Ave. ALPHA ZETA Meeting Guest Speaker: Dr. Howard Ladewig on The Status of the Family Farm and Other Problems In Agriculture Monday 15 Oct. 1984 7:00 p.m. 601 Rudder All Members are encouraged to attend. For More Info Call 693-5506. BBPrnmam (o<t VIDEO SATURDAy'.f (YOU WILL PAIS ( TOO MUCH! I 1 ^9 Don’t buy home stereo, car stereo, or video Saturday because you will pay too Don’t buy home stereo, car stereo, or video Saturday because you will pay too much. 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