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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
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termined number
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Oct. I, when about
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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.
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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.
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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.