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Page 12mie Battalion/Monday, February 8, 1988 Love confession from an anthemaniac. As you know, anthe- maniacs like myself just go crazy around flowers. So what does my Valentine send me on Valentines Day? The FTD® Love Note Bouquet! Well, let me tell you, when I saw those beautiful flowers in that fine porcelain bowl it drove me wild. Besides, this glorious bouquet also came with a note pad and pencil with which I’ve written my Valentine every day. And smart Valentines know it doesn’t cost much to send us anthemaniacs into this flower frenzy. Just ask your florist to have FTD send one for you. World and Nation Bush offers to apologize to Mrs. Dole for comment DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Vice President George Bush distanced himself Sunday from charges his campaign has been leveling at chief GOP presidential rival Bob Dole as candidates of both parties began cooling their rhetoric on the eve of Iowa’s crucial precinct caucuses. Bush was questioned about a statement issued by Iowa campaign manager George Wittgraf which at tacked Dole for “mean-spiritedness” and raised questions about manage ment of his wife’s finances. The Democrats, with a tightly bunched group of front-runners, fo cused on attacking U.S. policy in Central America, with Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis suggesting he would be willing to tolerate a Soviet client state in the region as long as it wasn’t “a platform for offensive mili tary operations or the subversion of neighboring governments.” “I looked at that and saw nothing that I felt was a criticism of Eliza beth, but if so, I would totally apol ogize to her,” Bush said. “She’s a friend.” Dole, interviewed on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” said of the feud with Bush “as far as I’m concerned it’s It comes on the heels of a survey showing Dole with a double-digit lead over Bush in a poll published by the Des Moines Register, while indi cating Missouri Rep. Richard Ge phardt led Illinois Sen. Paul Simon and Dukakis among Democrats. The candidates planned an ex hausting series of speeches as they tried to fire up backers to turn out in each of Iowa’s 2,487 precincts on Monday. It’s the first test for Demo crats, and an important early battle for the GOP. resist, however, a on the Iran-Contra Bush, appearing on ABC’s “This Week with David Brinkley,” offered to “totally apologize” to Dole’s wife, Elizabeth, if a Bush campaign statement offended her, but de clined to extend an apology to Dole. “I don’t think he’s mean-spirited,” Bush said. “But I don’t think the charges that that campaign has lev eled against me over and over are true at all.” Dole couldn’t shot at Bush arms deal. “I do think there’s a feeling out there that somehow, obviously, Bush is more closely tied to that than any of the rest of us,” Dole said. The campaign flurry came as 11 of the 13 Republican and Demo cratic presidential candidates stumped across Iowa, with only Ten nessee Sen. Albert Gore Jr. and and former Secretary of State Alexander Haig staying away. Appearing at a Cedar Rapids breakfast, Gephardt bragged about Wednesday’s House vote rejecting aid to the Nicaraguan Contra rebels. “For six long years, we’ve had this senseless policy of sending our tax dollars to soldiers in Nicaragua,” Ge phardt said. “Last Wednesday night we decided in the House of Rep resentatives that we couldn’t wait un til November to change America.” Dukakis, questioned on the NBC program, went a step further, citing treaties banning interference in the internal affairs of other nations in the region. Gunman kills three, wounds self at family gathering in Arkansas HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a family party Saturday, killing his father, older brother and girlfriend before critically wounding himself, authori ties said. as William Schrader, 66, and Steven Schrader, 38. The gunman, Thomas Schrader, 33, was transported to AMI Hospital in Hot Springs, Hot Springs Police Officer Michael McCormick said. Police did not immediately iden tify the female victim pending notifi cation of her family members, but said she was Schrader’s girlfriend. They were also celebrating the 14th birthday of Thomas Schrader’s daughter, Amy, authorities said. “We had had dinner and birthday cake and I was clearing off the tab le,” Betty Schrader said. “When I heard what sounded like firecrack- ®A registered trademark of FTDA. ©1988 FTDA. A hospital spokesman said late Saturday that Schrader’s condition was critical. Two of the dead were identified “We haven’t determined if it was a random shooting or one of selected victims,” police Lt. Gary Miller said. About 12 family members had gathered at the one-story frame house to celebrate the 39th anniver sary of William Schrader and his wife, Betty. ers. Miller said authorities believe a woman wrestled with the gunman, enabling others to escape from the house. “I put my finger on the trigger so he couldn’t shoot anymore,” Thomas Schrader’s ex-wife, Kathy, said. World Briefs Contra supporters can raise funds WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says private supporters of the Nicaraguan Contras can legally raise funds for the rebels. The Contras’ backers will have to step gingerly, though, if they want to avoid past mistakes that have led to criminal charges or made them — both wittingly and unwittingly — part of the Iran- Contra affair. For instance, U.S. law would prohibit the private backers from shipping arms now in the United States to the Contras without State Department approval. And the department would have to agree before U.S.I arms could be sent fromi countries to the rebels. Other laws prohibit the laud ing of private military operacl from U.S. soil and requirerq n ation of anyone operatingail agent of a foreign entity. Internal Revenue Servicen say that tax-exempt diaritabltJ ganizations must raise monei:| food, clothing and shelter- for weapons. Private Contra backerssavi will try anew tea raise monerS the rebels because of the Homl rejection of $36.2 million in ad I Israelis kill 3 Palestinians in attacks JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops shot and killed three Pales tinians on Sunday and hospital officials said at least 25 others were wounded. Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek declared that "co existence between Jews and Ar abs has collapsed.” Widespread demonstrations rocked the occupied territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in one of the worst days of blood shed since the protests began Dec. 8. Jerusalem also suffered as Arab activists cut a water main. leaving several neighbork dry. Two other Arabs — a 15-va old boy hit in the head by as diet Saturday and a 10-yearJ 1m)v struck by a bullet last wed] died of injuries suffered car and dozens more were hospi ized after they were beateni teat gassed by Israeli troops. The United Nations said: fatalities brought to 48 thee Ix’t of Palestinians killedint than two months of demo lions against the Israeli ocojj. lion, which began in 1967. Convicted child molester arrested BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — A convicted child molester ordered to post signs identifying himself as a “dangerous sex offender” was arrested here Saturday, three weeks after he disappeared from his home in Portland. Richard J. Bateman, 47, was arrested as he tried to llee from a condominium construction site where he apparently had been working as a laborer, Mark Hyde, a spokesman for the Beaverton police, said. An anonymous phone call led police to Bateman, Hyde said. A warrant was issued fom man’s arrest in [anuan a:j Multnomah County Dffl Judge Dorothy Baker ru had violated a condition of l probation by attempting toe oufiage the sign, readingH gerous Sex Offender, No f th en Allowed.” C Baker ordered Bateman post the sign last year after| pleaded no contest to two felt] counts of first-degree sera abuse involving a 5-year-oldi and a 5-year-old girl. McDonald's DRIVE-THRU WINDOW 7 MCDONALD’S INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS At University Drive Post Oak Mall Hwy 21 Texas and S.W. Parkway At Manor East Mall If it tompai McDonald'il.i^: I Hazed ® Hrobab BREAKFAST EVERY ■ “Yo, MORNING logotc put wh( This IM GAMEPILAN LiftAmerica and Sued ur There’s fond f ( ENTRIES CLOSE: TUE, FEB 9 Special Olympics WALLYBALL: ENTRIES OPEN: Mon, Feb 1. ENTRIES CLOSE: Tues, Feb 9. ENTRY FEE: $20.00 per team. PLAY BEGINS: Mon, Feb 15. TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING : Thurs, Feb 11 at 5:00 PM in 164 Read Bldg. COMPETITION: Classes A, B, & C will be offered in Men’s, Women’s, & CoRec. SLAM DUNK: ENTRIES OPEN: Mon, Feb 1. ENTRIES CLOSE: Tues, Feb 9. PRELIMINARIES: Wed, Feb 10 at 7:30 PM, Main Floor, G. Rollie White. FINALS: Sat, Feb 13 at halftime of the A&M-Baylor Men’s basketball game. RULES: Avail able at the IM-REC Office, 159 Read. ENTRIES OPEN: MON, FEB 8 ENTRIES CLOSE: TUE. FEB 16 SLAM’N’JAM ATTHESLAM DUNKj CONTEST ON WED, FEB 10. ENTRIES CLOSE TOMORROW ! ! FREE THROW: CONTEST DATE: Wed, Feb 17, 6-10 PM, G. Rollie White Coliseum. FINALS.'VJed, Feb 24 at the halftime of the A&M vs. Houston Women's Basketball game. ENTRY FEE: Free!!! RULES: Each individual will shoot 20 free throws, the top two individuals will go to the finals Complete rules are available in the IM-Rec Sports Office. HORSESHOE DOUBLES: PLAYBEG!NS:Tues, Feb 23. SCHEDULES: Will be posted on Thu, Feb 18 after3 PM outside the IM-Rec Sports Office. ENTRY FEE: Free. COMPETITION: Classes A, B and C will all play single elimination tournaments. EQUIPMENT: Horseshoes will be provided. LiftAmerica is a program in which individuals solicit pledgesfof their performances in the LiftAmerica event. The event ( of a bench press competition in which men will press 135 women will press 55 lbs. Pledges are based on the numberof repetitions at these weights. LiftAmerica collects all the through the mail. Participants are not responsible for any money. The event is to be held on March 1 in room Rollie White beginning at 6 PM. Interested individuals come by the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office toenterani receive their pledge packets. For more info on the contact James Welford in the IM-Rec Sports Office or 845-7826. In addition to benetitting Special Olympics, i will receive incentive awards based on the actual dollar collected by LiftAmerica from their pledges. COMING EVENTS: ENTRIES OPEN: Tennis Doubles, Softball, & Pre season Softball on Feb 15. The 1 Jniversi rom coi )unge i f&M sti re look tigcelel; The 1 ti the i fower, ility us< tas ope Cl w TAMU OUTDOORS ALL-HJmawmffi&OTY € [n] A Ml p n © [M, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PRESEASON BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ALL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS!! MEN S A - PUMMELERS MEN S B - HITMEN COREC A- DREAM TEAM COREC B- CHICKENITES WOMEN'S- HAPPY FEET OFFICIALS MEETING: Anyone interested in officiating softball attend an orienta tion meeting Feb 15, at 6 PM, in 164 Read. For more infor mation contact Chris Koperniak at 845-7826. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS McDonald’s Intramural Highlights is sponsored in the Battalion by your local McDonald’s Restau rants at University Drive, Manor East Mall, Hwy 21, Texas Avenue and Post Oak Mall. Stories are written by P.J. Miller, graphics are by Paul Irwin and photos are by Mark Figart and Sarah Cowan. ip@(Q>T[N]®'ir •The Men’s Volleyball Club will be holding a Val entine Classic USVBA Volleyball Tournament on Sat, Feb 13 from 9 AM-10 PM in the Read Bldg. •Slam Dunk Prelims will be held on Feb 10 at 7:30 PM. Come on out and see the action. •Soccer Playoffs will be posted on Mon, Feb 8 after 3 PM on the bulletin board across from Rac- quetball Court #2. Play begins on Tue, Feb 9. •Team Bowling began last night Feb 7. Teams that have not picked up their schedules may do so in the IM-Rec Sports Office. 159 Read Bldg. •Racquetball Singles schedules have been posted on the bulletin boards outside the Im-Rec Sports Office. Play begins tomorrow night, Feb 9. •There are still openings in the Exercise Classes being offered by IM-Rec Sports. For more info please contact Paula Opal at 845-7826. b By! Gov. BACKPACKING SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST FEBRUARY 19-21 Registration for this trip is from Feb 1 -15 in the IM-Rec SportsOI CoHe^ 159 Read, The fee is $35 with A&M ID and $40 without IDT" includes rental of camping gear and backpacks, food, m experienced guides. This trip is geared toward the beginnefi intermediate backpacker. For more information, please call Pali) 845-7826. ROCK CLIMBING & RAPPELLING CLINIC AT SUGAR LOAF SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27, 8:30 AM-4 This one day rock climbing/rappelling clinic is to introduce begtf to this exciting sport. Experienced guides will teach basicknolsi rope handling techniques, protection and belaying systems variety of climbing techniques at Sugar Loaf (located nearP TX). The $10 fee ($13 for Non A&M) includes climbing equipment* experienced instruction. The trip is limited to 10 participants.Si system^ ups begin Feb 8 and will continue through Feb 22 in the IM-RecS|?J edu c Office, 159 Read. 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