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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.
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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.”
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Days
Mon-Wed-Fri
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Location
267 Read
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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!