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V Botany Pointe 108 North Ave. 268-4016 Botaijy* In The Pollute Garden District (continued from page 1) and exploded a container of cyanide powder, the powder would have been carried as a solid on the smoke cloud and would have been fatal to anyone breathing in a good lungful of the stuff.” Had the smoke blown across cam pus, he said, a large number of stu dents, faculty and staff could have been killed. proved containment vessels for the carrying of hazardous materials.” doors to prevent the rapid spread of smoke and flame.” O'Connor said he felt the incident was potentially disastrous and chem icals had been stored inappropria tely. In his letter to Sawyer, he made several recommendations to the de partment. Those recommendations were: • That the department purchase, and require .the use of, “OSHA-ap- • T he department purchase, and store in clearly marked-areas, more sets of air-breathing apparatus, as well as a variety of fire extinguishers, including “the old-fashioned, but still usef ul, buckets of sand.” Dry powder extinguishers were used to put out the April 16 fire, but because the powder kept blowing off the surface of the phosphorus, the sticks kept re-igniting. • That regular OSHA-equivalent inspections be made and that poten tial hazards be promptly attended. Sawyer said O’Connor’s recom mendations had been turned over to a special safety committee that re views storage policy and other mat- ters of safetv. • That a safety training program be instituted for all department workers and students. O'Connor said he realizes the ac tual lire was not a serious matter but he says that it's fortunate that the chemical was dropped on the steps outside the actual storeroom and not in the storeroom itself. • That open stairwells and some hallways of the old Chemistry Build- be “suitablv modified bv fire mg “We were awfully lucky nothing more serious happened," O’Connor said. Primaries LOW "SUMMER RATES" STONEWOOD VILLAGE Preleasing Now for Summer, Fall & Spring Townhouse Style Living from $199 Tow levels • 1 Bdrm 1 Bath 2 Bdrm 1 Bath • 2 Bdrm 2 Bath Pool • Courtyard • Close to Post Oak Mall On-Site Management and Security 24 Hr. Maintenance FREE SUMMER SHUTTLE BUS 693-0077 Managed by A&M Property Management 693-3777 (continued from page 1) Clements* the state’s only Re publican governor in 100 years, received 305,239 votes, or 58.1 percent, in Saturday’s Republican primary, with 96.4 percent of the vote counted. Clements celebrated his victory with an immediate attack on While, saying, “I don’t think it’s so much what I’ve done. I think it's what Mark White has done,” he said. U.S. Rep. Tom Loeffler had 113,968 votes, or 21.7 percent, and former Democratic congress man Kent Hance had 106,257 votes, or 20.2 percent. With 98.7 percent of the pre cincts counted. White had 565,594 \otes, or 53.6 percent, to 238,939 votes, or 22.6 percent, for his nearest challenger, An drew Briscoe III. Dallas attorney A. Don Crowder was a distant third and each of the other three Democrats received about 5 per cent or less. Lt. Bill Gov. Hobby, who holds the record for longevity in the of fice and is seeking his fifth term, easily won the Democratic nomi nation over challenger David Young of Austin. Former pre acher David Davidson of Austin will face Kingwood attorney Aa ron Bullock in a runoff for the Republican nomination. Attorney General Jim Mattox had no opposition in the Demo cratic primary. Among Republi cans, State District Judge Roy Barrera Jr. of San Antonio — seeking to become the first His panic elected to statewide office — earned a runoff with former Williamson County District Attor ney Ed W’alsh. met Bexar County commissioner Lamar Smith and former San An tonio City Councilman Van Archer will meet in a Republican runoff for the right to oppose Snelson in November. Of 27 congressional races, in cumbents faced opposition in only eight races and all won re nomination. Pete Snelson, who spent 20 years in the Texas Senate, won the Democratic nomination for the seat vacated by Loeffler. For- In a local election of note, Kinky Friedman lost out for a jus tice of the peace job in Kerrville. Friedman, founder of the offbeat band Kinky Friedman and the T exas Jew Boys, ran second in a three-way race for the Demo cratic nomination. There were no Republican candidates. ! -What’s up Monday ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL: is offering exercise classes forpre gnatu women. Classes vvUl be offered from 4 p.m. to5p.tr and from 5 p.m. to6 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday Pre-registration is required. For further information ane tt> register, contact Dixie Lvon, R.N. at 776-3777,extension 413. STUDENT BOOK EXCHANGE: will run through May 13. Go by 221 Pavilion and register the Injoks vou want to sc from 8 a.m. to 5 pan. A list of all books will he made avail able free of charge. For more information call 845-3051. MSC POLITICAL FORUM: will h old an open forum on the l.ibva situation ai noon at Rudder Fountain. CLASS OF ‘87; Class council applications are in 216 MSC Applications are due Monday. GUATEMALAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION: will sponstt ‘‘The Country of Eternal Spring” at 8 p.m. in 301 Rudder MEDICAL SCIENCES LIBRARY: will be closed to all bui medical and veterinary medical students from 6 p.m. unu: closing through May 13. Vol. 8' Tuesday TAMU CHAPTER OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN: will sponsor ”3 he Ef f ects of Pornograph An Educational Slide Show” by Dr. Wendy Stock at a p.m. in 701 Rudder. Admission is Si. AGGIE G.O.P.: will have its Iasi meeting of the vear at 7 pi rn 308 Rudder. Sen gra TAU BETA PI: will sponsor an annual steak fr\ at6:30p.in ai Shiloh Hall, it s free foi all members. Items for What’s Up should he submitted to The Battalion 216 Reed McDonald, no less than three days prior to tit sired publication date. gMlKHIt or grad iffke is he appli He sen Rollie iatnrdav Ron ( Faculty jays som nei the ;ioii and H he ( Jays 82 (continued from page 1) Spring 1988 holds yet another surprise for students as a direct re sult of senate action. A&M seniors will no longer disappear suddenly from class the last few weeks of school — they will be required to take final examinations. Also in its first year, the senate set up a committee to study the status of women at A&M. Charged to investi gate and report to the senate condi tions at A&M which affect women as administrators, faculty, staff and stu dents, the committee’s first major re port will probably come before the senate later this year. The committee is working on recommendations to help ensure equal opportunity for women at A&M. In its second year the senate passed several resolutions, including one condemning hazing at A&M and another recommending that the University strive to avoid discrimina- on-line computerized card catalog. Through a resolution, the senate condemned apartheid in South Af rica and, although later rejected by the president, tried to form a com mittee to study divestiture. Also, a committee was set up to study the sometimes overlapping relationship between the A&M Sys tem and University, and a policy was approved which protects faculty rights to intellectual property such as software, books or articles. The past year has been an excep tionally busy one for the senate. An ad hoc committee of the sen ate’s Library Council studied the Sterling C. Evans Library’s plan to freeze the author/title card catalog and helped begin institution of an A recommendation of a new method to select department heads, which will give faculty members much more input into the selection process, was sent to the president. Also, a degree program in genet ics was approved and a new process for awarding emeritus status to pro fessors is awaiting approval. And recently, unanimous appro val was given to a committee’s report which asks the University to improve the number and conditions of mi norities at A&M. ;om miss But probabh of utmost 4rtny, H tance. the senate serves as (hi .hdNavy outlet through wlmh lauib mg will I hers ( .m m.ih<- i hen sokes! White ( < I his comes in especially handi final revi the state or federal goven -helsecor points a budget-cutting finger aniheSii ucation as it has this past year. S In his last address tothefm:|B r - G ultv Senate, Speaker John JNI * r()s, an 6 molt said faculty governance «‘? ir s, " simply one alternative amoneir.? er F m °i 1 ' Frank E “It is the only alternative if hJrT to become a first-rate national Jbp anc versity,” McDermott said. “Ktkler govern ourselves or we fall ft®, once again to paternalism, fal. u sc itism, condescension and univep° nies ’’ mediocritv.” • Frid students AA £ McDonald's cDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU window INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS Afy jl McDonald's colleges and educ I Frid graduate fleering; University Drive Hwy 21 Texas and S.W. Parkway Manor East Mall BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING • Satu raduate iberal ai medicine ALL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the All University Champions in the following sports: Frisbee Golf Men’s - Individual - Scott Gunn Team - Scott Gunn, Craig Fitzgerald Women - Individual - Kelly McQuelens Team - Susan Wilson, Stephanie Norris Co-Rec - Team - Stephanie Norris, Scott Gunn HORSESHOE DOUBLES Class A: Co-Rec MikeCalliham Sean Calliham Women’s - Chris McDade - Delores Bezner HANDBALL DOUBLES Class A: Men’s Todd Bryan -Jerry Ordonez Women’s - Gloria Smglley - Wendy Smalley Class B: Co-Rec David Bragg - Cynthia Clayton Men’s - Chuck Gura - Rob Tinker Class B: Co-Rec Terri Riha -Bernard Zee Men’s - Branch Wan) -Paul Porchard Class C: Men’s Anthony Moore -Steve Wolfe Class A: Volleyball Triples Co-Rec Up Your VB Men - Trips to Win Women - Neeiey KO’s BADMINTON SINGLES (All University Champions) Class A: Men’s Laurie Chambers Women’s - Karla Kroiss RACQUETBALL SINGLES (All University Champions) Class A: Men’s Henry Galan Women’s - Chris Daniels Class B: Co-Rec P.E. Rookies Men - Traitor +2 Women - Kumquats Class B: Men’s Kuat Chin Gan Women’s - Sheila Pereira Class B: Men’s Steven Green Women’s - Kathy Craig Fun Run Men 19 and Under 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-35 55 and Over Woraei Brad Ha!! JoelTolaiu Mike Clay* J. L. Bagger William Thomscr Jim Basse! APf i\n lave pn pocket’s orcing Pestiuci aid Mo Bill b old a n mow th v ere tv\ >r pou r •trailed •<)t rule bossibili Ross, VASA i atest lai Class C: Co-Rec Triple Trouble Men - Nothins Easy Class C: Women’s Donna Prasifka Class C: Men’s Don Lewis Women’s - Linda Haddox Men’s Team Winner - Olympia B. Hall, J. Toland B. Cassel, B. Shuman “JIMMY THE HAT” SAYS: Here are the final predictions of the school year. This week’s picks are for Siowpitch Softball which is scheduled to end on Sunday, May 11. CLASS A: Men’s - Look for Zephyr’s to take the championship after their Penber- thy victory. Women’s - The Don’t Knows in a tight race. CoRec - Up Front-Hogs are the favorites here. CLASS B: Men’s - C.C.’s B-Squad look strong after winning their division of the Penberthy Tournament. Women’s - In a toss-up, The Ball Busters could win it all. CoRec - Pegas look too tough to beat. CLASS C: Men’s - The Homeboys could take this wide-open bracket. CoRec - Look for the Ohm Boys to take the competition. RAINOUT NUMBER Since softball is still being played, teams should be aware that they can call the rainout number 845-2625 when it rains to see if the games have been cancelled. Teams should check the brackets every Monday and after rain to see when their games have been scheduled or rescheduled. LOCKER RENEWAL Students and faculty/staff should be reminded to renew their rec reational locker for the summer if they won’t be here during the break. All lockers must be renewed by June 9 or the contents will be cleared from them. OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL The Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental will be open during the break between Spring and Summer sessions. Inter ested individuals should come be the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office, Room 159 Read to reserve the equipment in ad vance. Payment must be made at this time. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS McDonald’s Intramural Highlights is sponsored each Monday in the Bat talion by your local McDonald’s Restaurants at University Drive, Manor East Mall, Texas Avenue and on Highway 21. Stories are written by Mark Hadley, graphics are by George Clendenin and photos are by Tom Mc Donnell and David Tatge. Pn Of MOJ ■unist said T i'i]>ped housed reactor flames It w. ■port Ukrain April 2 visible lost ol I The day's ec uted in official It sa fl( ult” cals am tisistec Under« f ! Pnn plant a four h' Bn. It dent o ports April 2 Tass