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MSC Opera and Performing Arts Society Memorial Student Center • Texas AttM I niversit) • Box J-l • College Station TX 77844 9<)8I Page 18/The Battalion/Monday, September 7, 1987 First Chinese opinion poll shows people speaking oi BEIJING (AP) — China’s first opinion poll organization has found the Chinese are ready to speak their mind and not always to the govern ment’s liking. Since its formation last October, China Social Survey has conducted opinion polls on economic and polit ical reforms. It also has delved into market research, examining con sumer tastes in refrigerators and other household goods. “By random surveys we can ex press many ideas to our leaders,” Du Yan, director of China Social Survey said. “It is better than staging dem onstrations.” Du said opinion polls “couldn’t be imagined 10 years ago” when people still feared immediate reprisals for questioning the government line. But today, as China shifts to a more market-oriented economy, “leaders want to know what people think,” he said. “Our services are needed so as to eliminate shock to society in making policies,” he said. Du stressed that the polls indicate strong backing for the government’s reform policies, but they also turned up pockets of the disaffected. While two-thirds in a May-June poll said economic reforms were going in the right direction, 15 per cent said they were dissatisfied. They expressed concern about loss of job security and guaranteed health care, rising prices and a grow ing gap between the rich and the poor as China switches to a commod ity-based economy. would be anonymous. “No know what individuals n said. “We don’t know Another survey of 2,00 trial managers revealed most were optimistic aboui ture, one-third said the; t ied about stockpiling of and 80 percent complaint: outside obstacles to smooth lion. Three-fourths in a July poll on f iolitical reform said they were satis- ied with their political rights, but overwhelming support emerged for greater reforms aimed at reducing Inireaucracy and separating the functions of those running the party and managing the economy. Each poll canvassed about 2,500 people by mail and home visit. Du said those polled were randomly se lected and assured that their answers Managers said they wertn by shortages of electric: materials, equipment and fa; China Social Survey is u:: auspices of the State Comma Restructuring the Econoitx and now has a regular suf with 200 volunteers nationv; • organization each mllittrs •parately for each poll i It is now a non-profit ax (barging only a service ftt leaders have visions of com* into a regular money ness. Soviet arrives at new home in U, after years of trying to emigrate SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Matvey Finkel smiled broadly Sunday as he arrived at his new home eight years after marrying an American woman and filing the first of many requests to leave the Soviet Union. Finkel, 37, his wife, Susan Graham, 31, and their 8- month-old daughter were greeted by three dozen fam ily members and U.S. Rep. Thomas Foley, D-Wash. An uncle who left the Soviet Union 12 years ago and now lives in Spokane was also on hand to greet Finkel. “It’s wonderful to have you here,” Foley said, hand ing the couple a bouquet of roses. Both Foley and the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D- Wash., worked for Finkel’s emigration. Finkel presented Foley with a fur hat and thanked the congressman and the people of Spokane for writing hundreds of letters to Soviet officials urging that he be allowed to emigrate. Foley said he didn’t know if Finkel’s release signaled an improvement in U.S.-Soviet relations. “But at the same time, I think it’s great that it’s hap pened,” he said. “It may be that the climate now, the ap proaching (European missile) agreement, had some thing to do with it, but one doesn’t really know.” The couple’s daughter, Emily, wore a bib reading, “Born in the USA.” She was given a small pink stuffed elephant by her grandmother, Anna Mae Graham, who also was active in trying to secure Finkel’s emigration. The members of the Graham family, in Spokane for a reunion, waved small American flags and held posters ’Wi ne Home, Matvey ’ in Russian. Finkel, a metallurgical engineer, said hiswis: grate led to his firing from many jobs andtfa rustv in his chosen field. He said he didn’t think he would imme to his profession because Soviet technology c years behind the United States and he ham as an engineer for nearly 10 years. “I want to start as simple as possible,” hfs; first, 1 will take any kind ul job.” T he couple left Moscow’ early Saturday, In Moscow said. The friends, who requested anonymity, SK officials refused to allow Finkel to take a botdt nac and a ring with him. He handed themtofa before passing through customs. The couple was married in 1979, and Sovie said Finkel s knowledge of state secrets mean: not leave the country. His case was reviewed after U.S. Secrciar George P. Shultz visited Moscow in April and r nounced last month that Finkel would be i leave. Graham gave birth to the couple’s daughtei Spokane, then returned to the Soviet Union Finkel when she was a college student inaSe change program. AA a McDonald's t>RIVE-THRU WINDOW MCDONALD’S INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS At University Drive Hwy 21 Texas and S.W. Parkway At Manor East Mall IM GAMEPLAN Entries Open: August 31, Entries Close: Sept. 8 INDOOR SOCCER - Entry Fee: $25.00/team; Classes: A, B and C will play round robin league play with single elimina tion playoffs in Men’s, Women’s and CoRec divisions; Rules: NCAA rules with intramural exceptions are available in the IM-Rec Sports Office; Schedules; Available at the Team Captain’s Meeting, Thursday, Sep tember 10, 5 pm in 167 Read. Entries Open: Sept. 7, Entries Close: Sept. 15 FLAG FOOTBALL - Entry Fee: $30.00/team; Play Begins; Sunday Septem ber 20; Classes: A, B and C will play round robin league play with single elimination playoffs; Divisions: Men’s and Women’s Dorm and Independent, Fraternity, OCA, Corps, Fish and CoRec. Schedules: Avail able at the Team Captain’s Meeting, Thurs day, September 17 at 5 pm in 601 Rudder. PRESEASON FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNA MENT - Entry Fee: $10.00/team; Tourna ment Date: Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 20 (No games will be scheduled during the Aggie-Washington game on Sat urday, September 19); Divisions: Men’s, Women’s and CoRec in Classes A & B. Schedules: Will be posted Thursday, Sep tember 17 after 3 pm in 159 Read. 16” SOFTBALL - Entry Fee: $25.00/team; Classes: A, B and C will play a round robin league with a single elimination playoff in Men’s and Women’s Dorm & Independent and CoRec divisions. Rules: Available in Room 159 Read. Schedules: Available at the Team Captain’s Meeting, Thursday, September 17 at 6 pm in 167 Read. TABLE TENNIS SINGLES: Entry Fee: None; Play Begins: Tuesday, September 22; Schedules: Posted after 3 pm, Thurs day, September 17 on the bulletin boards outside the Intramural Office. Divisions: Men’s and Women’s Dorm and Independent and Faculty/Staff/Grad will play in classes A, B or C single elimination tournaments. Officials Wanted Anyone interested in officiating for the Intramural-Recre ational Sports Program should attend the orientation for the sport they wish to officiate. A training program is set up for each sport so no previous experi ence is necessary. The orientation meetings are as follows: INDOOR SOCCER: Monday, August 31,6 pm, 164 Read Building FLAG FOOTBALL & 16” SOFTBALL; Monday, September 7, 6 pm, 164 Read Building INNERTUBE WATER BASKETBALL Mon day, September 15, 6 pm, 167 Read Building sipaijlPf V ; ■ « : „■ 4, If ■■ ; m i ~ " ..AA , - Swing into action in 16” Softball. Entries open today! Pi i i si declaim^ ing Arnei Monday h the Demo, McDonafc,';; ™ I, “In a re BREAKFAST EVERT bes ! . d ‘ nu ' M/XUVlVti- Sald 11 1 . lORNINC deed as (j( lie,[indeed in a every man he said < Captain’s Meeting A meeting for Indoor Soccer Team Captain's will be heldTliyf*|§ day, Sept. 10, 5 PM in 167 Read. Schedules will be distribe in a chance to and rules will be discussed. Boxing The Texas A&M Boxing Club is looking for new members. All net comers are welcome and no experience is necessary. Thee/ concentrates on teaching boxing skills and physical condition^ For more information call John Zilliken, 822-2172; Scott A r strong, 693-4639; or Chris Watson, 693-5018. TAMU Outdoors KAYAK ROLL INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC: Registration: Sep! Sept. 21, 159 Read; Clinic Date: Sept. 23, 6:30-8:30 PM.Ci f Pool; Registration Fee: $5.00 for A&M Affiliates, $8.00 for none" liates. For more information contact Patsy Greiner, 845-7826 Recreational ID & Locker Renewal Tor an All faculty/staff must purchase a new recreation ID for the87^ ia ,' year. This ID which costs $7.50/year will enable the holder tous i numbe j. s the recreation facilities excluding the pool. ID’s are also availa"/ even t ^ ( for spouse and dependents. dresses If you currently rent a locker, it must be cleared or renew#■ -j j ie se>j Tuesday, September 8. Locker rental is $12.00/semester. 00'^^ . m( | ( ing rental is still available from the H & PE Department. Alllockf; ma) j 0 £ n will be cleared on Wednesday, September 9. If you do not fa * 'i^The Fa locker but would like to rent one, you may do so until September i p • and after September 13. siti( s have Exercise Classes request am Sign-ups for the Exercise classes taught by Waist Basket' ** jy le ^ structors will be from Aug 31 to Sept 11 in the Intramural-Refa^ ser vi< ( ational Sports Office, Room 159 Read Building. Classes will bei^^ ' I ( on Sept. 14. These classes are open to all students and tl^J D ^ an ' spouses and are offered at the noon hour and after 5 pm T class Schedule is as follows: Shir EXERCISE CLASSES Sign-ups for the Exercise classes taught by Waist Basket' structors will be from Aug 31 to Sept 11 in the Intramural-Reef ational Sports Office, Room 159 Read Building. Classes will be? DAMAS on Sept. 14. These classes are open to all students and tfaMoslem ki< spouses and are offered at the noon hour and after 5 pm. WPonday fr< class schedule is as follows: CLASS DAY TIME Intermediate Intermediate Beginners Intermediate Beginners Mon, Wed, Fri Tue, Thu Mon, Wed Mon, Wed Tue, Thu Noon-1 pm 5:15-6:16 pm 5:15-6:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 6:15-7:00 pm merman ROOM FEE months of Bvernmeri 268 Read $35;Play«l a ro 266 GRW $30!' Syrian a 266 GRW $30®i--olden 266 GRW $30f§ : mascus 266 GRW $30'West Germ o, ' I “It’s wor YOU MAY PAY $45.00 TO AT TEND AN UNLIMITED NUM BER OF CLASSES PER WEEK.