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r The Battalion DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS Number One in Aggieland TICKET DISMISSAL — INSURANCE DISCOUNT ( 1 March 9, (6-10 p.m.), March 10, (8:30-12:30) ) \ March, 25 (6-10 p.m.) March 26, (6-10 p.m.) — PLUS 845-1631 Page 12/The Battalion/Monday, March 7, 1988 Catholics resist communism with protest AEROBICS, WEIGHTS & yU»DTIII0 ■Mm© ONLY per week ( minimum 6 wk purchase ) INCLUDES: FREE WEIGHTS EXERCISE MACHINES STEAM ROOM SAUNA ROOM WHIRLPOOL TANNING LOCKERS/SHOWERS 7 DAYS WEEKLY HURRY ! OFFER ENDS MARCH 15 CALL NOW!!! 846-0053 CALL NOW 846-GYMS m HOUR lOO JSYMS IS to UN IV EXAS VERSITY DR. E PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia (AP) — Thousands of Roman Catholics packed a cavernous cathedral Sun day and hundreds shouted “We want religious freedom!” in a sign of growing religious resistance to the communist government. The Mass at the St. Vitus Cathe dral, across the street from the home of President Gustav Husak, drew an estimated 8,000 people in one of the biggest religious services in the capi tal since the communist takeover in 1948. Several dozen plainclothes secu rity officers were posted inside and outside the cathedral. Police had ar rested 13 leading dissidents and reli gious activists on Friday, apparently to prevent them from attending the Mass, and briefly detained seven other dissidents. After the Mass, about 1,000 peo ple gathered beneath the balcony of the residence of Cardinal Frantisek Tomasek. Several hundred chanted “We want bishops,” “We want reli gious freedom,” and “We want the pope. The two-hour Mass was cele brated in honor of Blessed Agnes, a 13th century Czech princess who is to be canonized by the Vatican later this year. During the service, a message read by Tomasek from Pope John Paul II was greeted with thunderous applause. The chanting crowd afterward appeared to reflect growing discon tent among church members at the governments’ refusal to agree to Va tican candidates to fill Czechoslova kia’s 10 vacant bishop posts. No new bishops have been named since 1973, and the only three are older than 75. The simmering discontent culmi nated in recent weeks in a 31-point petition demanding more bishops, more priests and separation of church and state as well as the right to question Marxist dogma and to petition authorities without ha rassment. The document has been signed by more than 300,000 church mem bers, making it the largest such ac tion anywhere in the Soviet bloc since 1945. World Briefs Soviet police prevent demonstration MOSCOW (AP) — Police de tained four people and used snowplows Sunday to prevent a protest against the legacy of Josef V. Stalin on the 35th anniversary of the dictator’s death, witnesses said. The witnesses said about 60 plainclothes police were on hand to prevent the protest in October Square, which is dominated by a large Statue of Soviet founder Vladimir I. Lenin. Only about eight people came to the square to protest, they said. The noon rally had been scheduled bv several groups that have sprouted under the Krem lin’s more liberal polic \ toward miniitcial organizations. Anatoly Pett unovsky, oftlienR ligious organization "Brotho hood in Dialogue,” said thedem onstration was called to protd the legat\ of Stalin, whoaiedw March 5, 1953 after ruling tl country for 29 years. Under Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, the state-run prs and of ficials have been increai inglv critical of Stalin’s role in tering a stifling bureaucracy am a sec ret police apparatus. When one woman standing Lenin’s statue tried toraiseapta: ai d, it was ripped from her ham In plainclothes agents, the m nesses said. Rioting Tibetans clash with police BEIJING (AP) — Thousands of rioting Tibetans set bonfires in Lhasa’s streets and several people were killed during more than 12 hours of clashes with police, according to reports reaching Beijing Sunday. Police fired bullets and t ing Libel’s independence fror. China. The riots came at theclmi of a major Buddhist f estival ini bet’s capital. A Chinese television reponr who arrived Sunday in Beijir^ from Lhasa said he had not heat! to nine people were ports from Western sources Lhasa. The dead included one betan monk and two Chinese lice officers, the reports said. The protesters were demand gas of any deaths bu tl at an undt ree termined number ol monks ar.; ed, police had been bu t ned in il* re blazes. in It was the first ant i-Chinesev; olence reported in Tibet ski Ti- Oct. I, when about 2,000 im po- Tibetans stoned ant 1 torched. dice station and police opeiw Gunman opens fire in crowded church EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) — A heavily armed man walked into a crowded church Sunday and opened fire, killing one person and injuring four others before he was subdued by church mem bers, authorities said. The gunman entered through the side door of the Calvary Bap tist Church during services shortly after 1 1 a.m. and fired several rounds from a semiauto matic handgun at the 100 people inside, police Chief Larry Blo- menkamp said. “He had no particular target,” Blomenkamp said. “He just en tered and started firing random shots.” One witness told Emporia ra dio station KVOE that the gun man shouted “White supremac ists!” before firing at parishioners in the predominantly white c<l gregalion. But Blomenkamp(f™ 1 pitted this. “He said absolutely nothing, he said. "He just walked in am began shooting.” The gunman was not a mem ber of the church, and no moti« has been discovered, Blomer kamp said. The man was taken# the Lyon County Jail, but no for mal charges were filed. Police said they were trying confirm the name of the man, scribed as about 30 and of Orien tal descent. Police believe the drove a car with California licen!(| plates. Police found a duffel bag filler with additional handguns anr ammunition in the church, men kamp said. AA M McDonald's DRIVE-THRU WINDOW MCDONALD’S INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS AA ■ McDonalds Cc tie K a asl At University Drive Post Oak Mall Hwy 21 Texas and S.W. Parkway At Manor East Mall BREAKFAST EVERY .MORNING Ct tin Congratulations to the Champions in the Presea son Softball Tournament held Feb 24-26. Men's A - C.C. Creations; Men's B - C.C.'s B Squad Corec A - C.C. Creations; Corec B - Misfits Women's A - Oops PENBERTHY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Registration continues until April for the double elimination PEnberthy Softball Tournament. The tournament will be ehld on Apriul 15-17. This tournament is held each year to honor Mr. "Penny" Penberthy, known as the Father of Intramurals at TAMU. CC Creations and McDonald's Res taurants are helping to sponsor the tournament by offering many "extras". For more information, call 845-7826. GENERAL MOTORS AUTO EXPO The TAMU Sports Officials Association in association with General Motors is proud to bring you the General Motors Auto Expo on Tue & Wed, Mar 8 & 9 in the Rudder Fountain Area. In addition to an exhibition of automobiles, there will be a drawing for two $500 grants for tuition expenses. General Motors sponsors various CoRec tournaments in the TAMU Intramural Program by providing General Motors T-shirts to CoRec Champions in all classes. For more infor mation about the General Motors tournaments, call 845- 7826. iMGAMEPLAri ENTRIES OPEN: MON, FEB 29 ENTRIES CLOSE: TUE, MAR 8 TAMU OUTDOORS KAYAK ROLL SESSION REGISTRATION: Feb 29 - Mar 21. Learn how to master the eskimo roll in a controlled environment. Experienced guides will be on hand to instruct and assist you in the Outdoor Pool. The $8 ($10 non A&M) fee covers instruction, kayaks and pool time. Limited to 10 participants. The roll session will be held on Mar 24 from 6:00-8:30 pm. For more information contact Patsy at 845-7826. SPRING BREAK EQUIPMENT RENTAL Reserve your equipment now for that Spring Break Trip. The TAMU OUTDOORS EQUIPMENT RENTAL is offering discount prices for rental of equipment for spring break. To reserve equipment, come by 159 Read Bldg. Equipment rental must be paid in full to reserve equipment. For more information, call Patsy Greiner at 845-7826. NEW GOLF DRIVING RANGE HOURS The Driving Range located at the Intramural Sports Center is now open for opera tion Mon-Thu, 3 PM - Dark; Fri, 12 PM - 6 PM; Sat, 10 AM - 6 PM; and Sun, 12 noon - dark. Individuals with student ID or TAMU Recreational ID may purchase a large bucket of balls for $3.00 and a small bucket of balls for $1.50. Without an ID individuals may purchase a large bucket of balls for $4.00 and a small bucket for $2.00. Club rental is also available. For more information, contact the IM-Rec Sports Office, 159 Read, or call 845-7826. INNERTUBE WATER POLO: ENTRY FEE: $20 Per Team. PLAYBEG'k Mon, Mar 21. DIVISIONS: Men's, Women's & Corec. Class A, Bard RULES: A copy of the rules may be obtained in the IM-Rec Sports Offic 159 Read Bldg. EQUIPMENT: Innertubes and caps will be provided all! game. ELIGIBILITY: One TAMU Water Polo player is allowed perteam.f' TAMU Swimmer may compete in this sport. VOLLEYBALL TRIPLES: ENTRY FEE: $20 Per Team. PLAYBEGl Mon, Mar 21. DIVISIONS: Men's, Women's & Corec will be offered Classes A, B and C. ELIGIBILITY: One TAMU Volleyball Club Member former varsity letter winner is permitted per team. That team must comps in Class A Competition. RULES: USVBA Rules with IM exceptions. Ru! may be obtained in the IM-Rec Sports Office, 159 Read Bldg. BADMINTON SINGLES: ENTRY FEE: FREE!!! PLAY BEGINS: Tu«| Mar 22. SCHEDULES: USBA rules apply. Pick up a copy of the IMn modifications in the IM-Rec Sports Office. LOCATION: SB - ) G. RollieWtii COMPETITION: Classes A, B and C will play single eliminaW tournaments. EQUIPMENT: Participants are asked to provide theiro* racquets; but, a limited number may be checked out from the spff supervisor at the courts. GOLFSINGLES: CONTEST DATE: Sun, Mar 27. Tee off will begin at?:! AM. Participants can sign up for a tee time at registration. They mustsi up for a tee time within their class. GREEN FEES: Students-$5; Facy! Staff- $6, payable at registration. Anyone holding a membershipcardtot TAMU Golf Course does not have to pay the green fee; however, they nil have their card with them at the time of registration. TOURNAMENT^ All classes will play an 18 hole scratch tournament. DIVISIONS: Bothmfl & women's divisions will be offered. EQUIPMENT: Participants mustfuri* their own equipment. m. ENTRIES OPEN: MON, MAR 7 ENTRIES CLOSE: TUE, MAR 22 FOOTNOTES Wallyball Play-offs will begin on Mon, Mar • A Captain's Meeting for Innertube Water Polo will beheldonThurs, Mar 10 at 5 PM, 167 Read. • A Captain's meeting for Volleyball Triples will be held on Thurs, Mario at 6 PM, 167 Read. • Fencing matches will be held on Sat, Mar 11 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM, 303 Read. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: McDonald’s Intramural High lights is sponsored in the Bat talion by your local McDonald’s Restaurants 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. Intramural-Recreational Sports is a department in the Division of Student Services. SUPERSTARS: ENTRY FEE: Free!!! ELIGIBILITY: Superstars com) tition is open to all TAMU students, faculty, and their spouses. DIVISION Individual - Men & Women. EVENTS: Softball Throw, Weightlifting, Dash, 110 M Swim, Free Throw, Bowling, 1600 M Run, Cycling, Frist)? Toss, Volleyball, Shuttle Run, Obstacle Course. AWARDS: High pointin' and woman in individual competition will receive the Dan CoppMen# Award and a T-Shirt. MEETING: There will be a meeting for all participa? at 9:00 AM Sat, Mar 26 in 164 Read to discuss rules for all competition, ft meeting is mandatory. TRACK & FIELD: SCRATCH & INFO MEETING: Thurs, Mar 24,5:00ft 164 Read Bldg. TRACK PRELIMS & DIVISIONALS: Corps, I Women's Residence Hall - Sun, Mar 27; Men's Residence Hall & IndepflJ ent, Women’s Independent - Sun April 17; All-U - Sat, April 23. F& EVENT PRELIMS & DIVISIONALS: Corps, Fish & Women’s Residence!* - Sun, Mar 27; Men's Residence Hall & Independent, Women's Independ* ^ - Sun, April 17; All-U - Sat, April 23.