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Page 10/The Battalion/Tuesday, June 9, 1987 Continental United Airlines raising fares to offset jet fuel price jump Continental Airlines and United Airlines said Monday they will raise their domestic fares to match in creases announced by Trans World Airlines to offset a jump in jet fuel prices. Continental and Airlines said they would follow TWA’s lead in raising ticket prices on domestic routes be tween $3 and $7 on all one-way tick ets and between $6 and $14 on round-trip tickets written on or after June 19, officials from both compa nies said. The amount of the fare increase would depend on the distance trav eled, with longer distance flights car rying a higher increase, officials said. TWA’s decision to raise ticket prices on international routes by $8 was not immediately matched by the other two airlines, although officials of both said the matter was being studied. Spokesmen for Eastern Airlines, Northwest Airlines, American Air lines and Delta Air Lines all indi cated their companies also were studying TWA’s move but said no conclusions had been reached. In announcing the fare hike last Thursday» TWA said the increase was needed to cover fuel cost in creases between November and April of more than 20 percent, from 43.9 cents per gallon to 53 cents a gallon. The airline said jet fuel accounted for about 20 percent of total airline operating expenses and that the in crease in fuel prices had added $1.3 billion to the airline industry’s costs. TWA detailed the fare increases as follows: $3 will be added to one way ticket prices for trips under 500 miles; $5 will be added to one-way trips between 500 and 1,000 miles and $7 will be added to one-way trips longer than 1,000 miles. The increase will be doubled on round-trip tickets, and round-trip international tickets will have a $16 increase. In the past, industry leader Texas Air Corp., w'hich owns Continental and Eastern, has negated industry wide fare increases by refusing to go along. A limited fare increase for first class and full coach seats announced by United and American Airlines in late May was intended to offset ris ing fuel prices. But Texas Air refused to go along with the move and the two airlines sharply limited the increases, with United restricting the fare hike to less than 15 percent of its markets. Stock prices reach highest point in past two months; bonds drop NEW YORK (AP) — Stock prices climbed to a two-month high in quiet trading Monday, adding to last week’s gains despite some weakness in the bond market. The Dow Jones average of 30 in dustrials, down more than 10 points in the early going, was up 25.49 to 2,351.64 by the end of the day. That marked its highest close since it stood at 2,372.16 on April 8. Volume on the New York Stock Exchange came to 136.37 million shares, against 129.11 million Fri day. Prices of long-term government bonds, which move in the opposite direction from interest rates, took a tumble in early trading, helping to depress stock prices briefly. But as the session progressed, bonds recovered part of their early losses and the stock market quickly resumed last week’s advance. Several industry groups and indi vidual issues moved up smartly. Money-center banks were a nota ble strong spot, with Citicorp up 1 V? at 59%; Chase Manhattan up Vs at 40'A; Manufacturers Hanover up % at 43%; Chemical New York up 1 at 45 and J.P. Morgan 2‘/s higher at 47%. Research-Cottrell, which agreed to be acquired for $43 a share by an investor group, jumped 5 l /s to 44. Airline issues were broadly higher, aided by news of fare in creases. Warped UJA... W HATS WITH THE DRILL, C.AM? by Scott McCu Polish leader vows to continue policies that crushed Solidarity WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish leader Wojciech Jaruzelski vowed Monday to continue policies that crushed Solidarity, and Pope John Paul II, who backed the free labor union, responded that the people should have a greater voice in the government. At the outset of the third pilgrimage to his devoutly Roman Catholic homeland since becoming pope in 1978, John Paul called it a “land so sorely tried.” His weeklong visit will include a stop in the northern port of Gdansk. Solidarity was born there in the labor turmoil of 1980 under the leadership of Lech Walesa, to whom the pontiff sometimes acted as spiritual ad viser. Gen. Jaruzelski’s Communist government has said it will not tolerate demonstrations by Solidarity during the papal tour. Police have called hundreds of people in for ques tioning. Dissident sources told the Associated Press seven anti-government activists were detained Monday in Warsaw and the eastern city of Lublin. Dissident sources said Jozef Pinior, a Solidarity leader from Wroclaw, was one of those picked up in Lublin. 'T hey said he was held seven hours and told to leave the city, where he said he had been invited to meet the pope. Hundreds of thousands of people waved Polish and Vatican flags Monday along the route his mot took from the airport to the city. The first day of this visit, however, wasmoit dued than his triumphal return in 1979andtli( tion-filled trip in 1983, when martial law impts December 1981 still was in force. As he descended from his “popemobile” atthe i tion church near the old city, about 60 peoplt crowd of several thousand unfurled Solidarityfe chanting “Democracy!” and “There is no freedom out Solidarity!” Plainc lothesmen took away a banner earned hi porters of Freedom and Peace, an illegal pacifisif Supporters of Solidarity, which was supprewt then outlawed under martial law, unfurled aroi: white union banner in f ront of the U.S. Embasstt motorcade passed. They included former in ground leader Zbigniew Bujak. Jaruzelski and the pontiff exchanged formal: ings late Monday afternoon in a former royalpalj the old city. “The turmoil has subsided,” the general st: clear reference to Solidarity. “The flames incited: eign powers have cleared up.” NASA uses volunteers to study effects of weightlessness MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Twelve men eager to do their part for \meri i’s space program went to bed Mon- ay fur six weeks, leaving behind family, friends and jobs to lie around in a weight lessness simulation test. The . work” pays about $2,700 and fea tures such treats as horizontal showers, lots of space movies and more zucchini than some people can take. On the other hand, there are also about 70 blood tests and removal of muscle tissue samples. The results, though, may be important to the nation’s space station program as astro nauts spend longer periods in space, and may help to reduce stress when astronauts return to the ground, said Joan Vernikos- Danellis, principal investigator for the study at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Ames Research Center. Dozens of similar tests have been con ducted around the world since the 1960s, Danellis said, benefitting not only astro nauts but people confined to wheelchairs, those in hospitals and others who are volun tarily or involuntarily in bed. “The fact that you get people out of bed quickly after surgery to speed recovery stems from our work,” Danellis said. letes, but for this test NASA wanted more “normal” men. NASA sought men aged 30 to 50 to take part in the study. Volunteers had to be in general good health and within 10 percent of their ideal body weight. In previous tests, some volunteers were highly trained ath- The men were confined to small, win dowless, hospital-like wards with four beds in each room and color television sets over head. The beds are sloped so the subjects’ legs are raised about 12 to 15 inches higher than their heads to exaggerate blood How and mimic the effects of longer bed-rest studies. For the first nine days, the men will get out of bed for several hours a day while sci entists examine their muscles small tissue samples, give themdostil eral natural hormones and drawblaj For the next 30 days, the men wife fined to their tilted lx*ds, notallonfj out to relieve themselves, showero pick up a book if it f alls on the floor “The hardest part of the study! volunteers seems to be lying in bed ! lis said. “Not the tests and the draw blood. It’s the lying in bed withoui-l up and the relative helplessness doing i lungs for yourself.” IV The 6 McDonald's DRIVE-THRU WINDOW MCDONALD’S AQ INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS 1 ' ' HO arry At University Drive Hwy 21 Texas and S.W. Parkway At Manor East Mail BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING 1120- ton — Sim te (he •v7 WELCOME TO SUMMER SCHOOL!!! The following activities are offered for the frist summer session in the Intramural Program. All students play ing intramurals in the summer must be currently enrolled in summer school. For clarification on eligibility, participants may stop by the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office, Room 159 Read Building. TAMU OUTDOORS TEAM SPORTS ENTRIES OPEN: JUNE 8 ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 11 ALL ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN IN THE OFFICE, ROOM 159 READ BUILDING. LEAGUES: Will be offered in Men's, Women's and CoRec with skill levels as follows: Class A-Highly skilled; Class B-Moderately skilled; Class C-Novice ADVENTURE TRIPS The following trips will be offered by TAMU Outdoors for the summer! ROCK CLIMBING/RAPPELLING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS-Experienced guides will teach basic knots and rope handling techniques, protection and belaying systems and a variety of climbing techniques. Equipment is provided. Limited to 10 people. Date: Cost: Registration: Saturday, June 13,1987 $8 June 2-June 11 ELIGIBILITY: All ’currently* enrolled students, faculty/staff and spouses with a rec reational ID and intramural validation are eligible to play. SOFTBALL ENTRY FEE: $30.00 SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. PLAY BEGINS: Monday, June 15 PLAYOFFS POSTED: Wednesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. PLAYOFFS BEGIN: Thursday, June 25 RAINOUT AND INFORMATION NUMBER: 845-2625 CANOEING THE GUADALUPE RIVER-Enjoy a weekend of exciting Whitewater and scenic beauty. The trip is geared for the beginning and intermediate canoeist. Rental of canoes and camping equipment, campground fees, shuttle costs, instruction both before the trip and while on the river,and experienced guides are included. Limited to 14 people. Date: Cost: Registration: June 26-28 $25 June 4-June 22 VOLLEYBALL TRIPLES ENTRY FEE: $20.00 SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. PLAY BEGINS: Tuesday, Junel 6 PLAYOFFS POSTED: Wednesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. PLAYOFFS BEGIN: Thursday, June 25 CLIMBING/RAPPELLING ENCHANTED ROCKI-Join us at the Rock in the midst of the Texas Hill Country where instructors will teach a variety of climbing techniques and safety skills throughout the weekend. The trip is offered to beginning and inter mediate climbers. Rental of camping equipment, climbing equipment, camping fees and experienced instruction is included. Limited to 10 people. BASKETBALL TRIPLES ENTRY FEE: $20.00 SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. PLAY BEGINS: Monday, June 15 PLAYOFFS POSTED: Tuesday, June 23 at 2 p.m. PLAYOFFS BEGIN: Wednesday, June 24 Date: Cost: Registration: June 26-28 $25 June 4-June 22 BASE CAMPING AT PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK-Enjoy the beauty of the Texas Hill Country and the cool water of the Pedernales River. Spend a relaxing weekend exploring the vast trails and waterfalls of the park, swimming and fishing in the river. No camping experience is necessary. Rental of camping gear, camping per mits, and an experienced guide in the outdoors is included.Limited to 14 participants. INDIVIDUAL & DUAL SPORTS ENTRIES OPEN: JUNES ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 11 ALL ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN IN THE INTRAMURAL OFFICE, ROOM 159 READ BUILDING. SCHEDULES: Available Friday, June 12 after 2 p.m. PLAY BEGINS: Monday, June 15 LEAGUES: Men’s, Women’s and CoRec CLASSES: Class A-Highly skilled, single elimiation Class B-Moderately skilled, sin gle elimination Class C-Novice, single elimination EUGIBILiTY: All currently enrolled students, faculty/staff and spouses with a recre ational ID and intramural validation. Date: Cost: Registration: July 17-July 19 $20 June 29-July 13 “I i bund iplione Bier) v Bere ] Have t ■>(< rew 11 ■ Hie 1 010 | cue I feialist Wildlil Bid Or |vu die. Tscord Serve up some fun in the Volleyball Triples League this summer!! ROCK CLIMBING/RAPPELLING ENCHANTED ROCK-Experienced instructors will introduce you to safe, proven skills of moving on rock. This trip is offered to beginning and intermediate climbers and will explore different areas of Enchanted Rock than the first summer trip. Rental of camping equipment, climbing equipment, camping permits, and instruction is included. Limited to 10 people. EXERCISE CLASSE TENNIS SINGLES Matches conist of two out of three sets. Games are played to 4 points (no deuce). Each indi vidual must bring an unopend can of balls to each match. Date: Cost: Registration: July 24-26 $25 July 6-July 20 ■ "I ke psh, bn II) d si i | n« ver d Birds - stayed c ■ Simn Bewma land tht wiles o ■exieo. Hi st pla and Spi Balvestc GOLF SINGLES Participants will be assigned opponents based on skill level and must play within an assigned time period. Classes A, B, and C will play an 18 hole qualifying round with the top 8 partici pants in each class advancing to divisionals. Based on these scores, the top 4 in each class will advance to All-University round. The All-University Champion will be determineed by the total score from divisional and All-University (36 hole total). CANOEING THE GUADALUPE RIVER-Spend the weekend testing your Whitewater skills and camping on the bank of the scenic Guadalupe River. The trip is geared for beginning and intermediate canoeists. Kayakers with their own gear are welcome, but must have experience. Rental of canoes and camping equipment, campground fees, shuttle coast, instruction both before the trip and while on the river, experienced guides are included. Limited to 14 people. HORSESHOE DOUBLES Matches consist of two out of three games to 15 points. Horseshoes will be provided. Date: Cost: Registration: July 31-August 2 $25 July 13-July27 RACQUETBALL DOUBLES DRA.rutes will apply. Matches are 2 games to 15 points with an 11 point tie breaker, if nec- yticipant must bring an unopen can of balls to each match. | | | To sign up for trips or for more information on specifics, please stop by the Intramural- Recreational Sports Office in 159 Read or call Patsy at 845-7826. All trips have a pre trip meeting which is mandatory for participation. Adventure trips are open to all stu dents, faculty, staff and spouses. ■ m mm Once again the Intramural-Recreational Sports Department will' offering exercise classes for students and their spouses. RegisH tion will be held in Room 159 Read Building June 8 through 19. ; _ classes begin either June 15 or June 16 and will run throughAug^e 14. There will be no classes on July 3 or 12-1 p.m. August 12Barted i classes will be taught by Waist Basket instructors. Jand we l Classes offered are as follows: ■ [ he , fine lies l< pBS inch< dug se Roy I a-Ara l>n, saic e add Be amo average For more information on the exercise classes, call Paula Opal at 845-7$|° (,,) P°u ^ Class Intermediate Beginners Intermediate Days Mon-Wed-Fri Mon-Wed Tue-Thu Location 267 Read 266 GRW 266 GRW Time 12-1 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. UNLIMITED NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL COST $40.00!