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Wednesday, October 2, 1985/The Battalion/Page 5 A&M gets Pro Patria Award 10 't.ulc nies tanitJ Hansen rewarded for service University News Service ■ncentivei '"])s to, If acai eceiveaij ndifh es ve a satin m. 'tiveisthd for the Escalani, paying t pocket, n andthrtti )sv how io ■ the lin “The i) tin at i:| ItABRfc !«}(fe IEXIC.IV Recalling with amusement his ex perience of firing a howitzer at Fort Hood, Texas A&M University Sys tem Chancellor Arthur G. Hansen Tuesday accented the Meritorious Service Award for his nearly three years service as chairman of the Texas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. B|he award, authorized by Texas Gov. Mark White, was presented to Hansen .by Major Gen. James T. Dennis, adjutant general of the Texas National Guard, during a re ception at the chancellor’s home. Hansen headed the statewide group from August 1982 until last June. “The most beneficial aspect of serving on the committee was the opportunity to meet people from around the state involved in this vital program of national defense,” said Hansen upon accepting the award, "f also came away with some very vivid memories from my visit to Fort Hood when I was given the opportu nity to fire a howitzer. When the thing went off, I thought the world had come to an end.” Hansen praised the contributions of the guard and reserve to the De- t artment of Defense and expressed J optimism that efforts will con tinue to further the morale and pub lic recognition of the reserve com ponents of the United States Armed Forces. ^B)uring the same ceremonies. Photo by GREG BAILEY Texas A&M System Chancellor Arthur Hansen kisses his wife dur ing a ceremony honoring him and the University for support of the National Guard and Reserve. Texas A&M was presented the DOD’s Pro Patria Award as the state’s outstanding employer of members of the reserve and Na tional Guard. Texas A&M President Frank E. Vandiver accepted the award that is bestowed annually to only one or ganization within the state. Univer sity officials estimate that w'ell over 100 members of its faculty and staff are currently active in one of the re serve or guard components and many more are in inactive status. arted 8:50 p.j -A.M0 let itti's, (A okn • At llg- , Kjf 11 ^ on '® <utfa hi fonas : • denial' flit 1)(' <ii t ITA: f. in tlwii meet at : will tWiJ LIB: ce. Anders* Tilton § Aft. Aft ::ivil Et oge e a bant® Sring!*'' (f Da# sS2. incidents were re* 'niverstty Poli< <• lay* vNOR T HEFT: . and three back- >len from various aipus. ue pit was stolen ied Student Hous- ice detectors were vis-Gary Hall. Frame Creation tablet was stolen iry Engineering mrwMi „ /MOTOR VE- car cover and sun ned from a 1979 rked in PA 5f>. adat detector Was vehicle parked in stereo was stolen rkk parked in PA Of COIN OP- MINE; change was stolen machines in die i CONDUCT'; in reported that tudying in a third- n tne Sterling C. a miUe from an ^'de *- SSv Gulf States Utilities submits rate hike plan Associated Press AUSTIN — Gulf States Utilities, which already produces the state’s most costly electricity, asked the Public Utility Commission Tuesday for a 14 percent overall rate hike next year. The Beaumont-based company’s request also includes a 9.6 percent increase in 1987. Company officials dropped off a ton of papers to back its case, accord ing to spokesman David White. The 1986 increase would add 5.5 percent to residential bills. GSU has asked the commission to eliminate the summer-winter differential. For many years, summer rates have been higher in an effort to discourage use during peak periods. If the differential is eliminated, the summer 1986 rate for 1,000 ki lowatt-hours — a normal household load — would be $105.50, the same as the summer 1985 price. At $105.50, GSU customers paid the state’s highest rates this summer, according to a PUC survey of major electric companies. For example, Central Power & Light charged $68.71 for 1,000 kwh, Houston Lighting & Power charged $92.50 and Texas Utilities Electric Co. charged $75.09. “Yes our rates are high,” White said. “We’re the first utility in Texas to complete our construction pro gram.” The GSU rates have drawn crit icism from customers. Beaumont Rep. Mark Stiles has said he will look into the rates. The 14 percent hike sought for 1986 would add $112 million to GSU revenues. The 9.6 percent across-the-board increase sought for 1987 would add another $87.7 mil lion. Industrial rates would go up 17 percent in 1986. Commercial rates would see a 22 percent hike. The major reason for the request is the completion of GSU’s River Bend nuclear plant in Louisiana, which is scheduled to come on line in January, White said. “We have to recover the cost of that plant,” he said. If GSU gets the additional money, its customers will see “rate stability for the foreseeable future,” White said. GSU expects the nuclear plant to produce 12 percent of the compa ny’s electricity next year. The company’s 275,000 Texas customers pay about 25 percent higher rates than do GSU’s 285,000 Louisiana customers. GSU asked Monday for a 28.5 percent hike in its Louisiana rates. FARMERS MARRET announces the following Soup and Sandwich Daily Combination Dinner Salad may be substituted for soup Monday — Ham Sandwich w/Golden Gate Mushroom Soup Tuesday — Richboy Sandwich w/Cream of Broccoli Soup Wednesday — Roast Beef Sandwich w/Cream of Potato Soup Thursday — Pastrami Sandwich w/Chicken Gumbo Soup Friday— Turkey Sandwich w/Clam Chowder Saturday — Chicken Salad Sandwich w/Minestrone Soup EACH FOR ONLY $ **59 2 University Drive at Northgate 846-6428 Hours 9:30 am — Midnight Mon. — Sat. 11:00 am — Midnight Sun. Offer not valid with other coupons or special Dinner Salad substitution not available on delivery items OVERSEAS LOAN FUND The MSC TRAVEL COMMITTEE announces that applications for the Overseas Loan Fund are now available. Fan '35 Applications for Overseas Loans for Spring or Summer 1936 Sept 16 Oct 14 Oct 14-18 Oct 21-25 Applications available in room 216 MSC Deadline - Close loan applications Review applications Interviews Eligibility: Any present member of the student body, of the Texas A&M University, who is not currently repaying an MSC Travel Overseas Loan, is eligible to apply. Anyone needing further clarification may contact the MSC Travel Committee or their advisor - Paul Henry at 345-1515. TUDENT mNMENT U N IV E IT S I T Y Student Senate Vacancies Now is your chance to be a part of a Dynamic Student Voice with Genuine Influence! If you are concerned about the policies that govern your University and your fellow students, don’t pass up this opportunity. The quality of student representation at Texas A&M is dependent upon the quality of legislation our senators enact. Requirements Of A Student Senator: (1) Attend all senate meetings. Fall schedule: Oct 9, Nov 6, Nov 20, Dec 4 7:30 PM 204 Harrington. (2) Participate bn one of five legislative committees (Academic Affairs, External Affairs, Finance, Rules and Regulations, Student Services). (3) Report to a student organization that is representative of your constituency. (4) Maintain a GPR of a 2.25 or higher and post at least 2.0 every semester while in office. Senate Vacancies: 1 Education at Large 1 Graduate Agriculture 1 Ward I Ward IV OFF-CAMPUS WARD SYSTEM: WARD III WARDI Post Oak Mall Texas SKAGGS | Jtamu J Ward IV WARD II If you have any specific questions about the senate or student government in general, please feel free to call us. ~ Laurie Johnson, Speaker of the Senate (696-0760) Miles Bradshaw, Speaker Pro Tempore (696-4387) (Deadline is 5:00 PM Friday Oct.4) G lALLENGE Meet with Northrop Aircraft Division Monday, October 7, 1985. At Northrop Aircraft Divi sion, our challenge involves examinifig the fundamental characteristics of future military requirements and then exploring potential applications of new and existing technologies to meet those requirements. Meeting this challenge has resulted in designing, developing and producing some of the world's most reliable aircraft and airborne systems. Pro ducts which include the F-20 Tigershark, the F/A-18, the F-5 series, and the 747 fuselage. If you’re thinking about your career after college, consider making our challenges yours. Northrop Aircraft Division will be on your campus, Monday, October 7, 1985. Check with your Placement Office for more details. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZEN SHIP REQUIRED. Northrop is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/H/V NORTHROP Aircraft Division Aircraft Group