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/ Page 14 The Battalion Monday, September 3,1990 Military cautions Bush against striking first in Gulf WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush is getting conflicting advice on whether he should — or even could — strike against Iraq fast, before the extraordinary coalition of nations that confronts Saddam Hussein unravels. The military is cautioning against it. Pen tagon officials privately say that the Ameri can buildup in Saudi Arabia is weeks away from being ready for warfare, especially ground combat. abroad to attack even without a provocative act from Saddam, whose forces have pulled back from the “cat-and-mouse” air and sea “We have a strategy in place based on the passes, the coalition against Saddam, partic ularly in the Arab world, “could fragment.” At home, he acknowledged, public support might drain away. “We have a strategy in place based on the United Nations resolution and the U.N.- passed sanctions,” he said. United Nations resolution and the U.N.-passed sanctions.” iy ... when asked last week about the possibility of an offensive operation. “We’re just not ready yet. We don’t have enough force on the ground.” Administration officials say there is some pressure from within Congress and from — Roman Popadiuk, White House spokesman taunts of a few days ago. One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, conceded that if too much time Bush seems willing to wait to see if he can strangle Saddam into submission through a worldwide blockade of Iraq. “The basic pieces of our policy are in place,” he said at a news conference Thurs day. So officials say it is unlikely he will launch an unprovoked attack. The White House believes Saddam is on the run, one official said. White House spokesman Roman Popa diuk characterized as “uninformed specu lation” reports of pressure on the adminis tration for a military move. “There’s not going to be any war unless the Iraqis attack.” — Gen H. Schwarzkopf, commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East One official cited intelligence reports that Saddam is “trying to use oil as a bar gaining chip” to underscore the administra tion portrait of the Iraqi president as an in creasingly desperate man. He said Saddam was trying to barter oil for sugar and other commodities. Such overtures have been made to Turkey, the Philippines and elsewhere, he said. Also arguing against a quick-strike strat egy — one powerful enough presumably to remove Iraq as a threat to Western interests for years to come — is the situation on the ground. U.S. forces are just beginning to assume defensive positions and need more train ing. On Friday, Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, said flatly: “There’s not going to be any war unless the Iraqis attack.” WASH dent Busl level miss iearch for jort the e raign aga trategy sc uperpow One de •mm kT ' 8 «U m sponsored by -McDonald’s ® Mickey D's Arcade™ Now open at the Univ. Dr. Location Vol. 90 Bi Secretary Tuesday f Seoul, Sc jassing tl nuch as i he expen leploymei ering har tmbargo a Secretai II leaves l ar whirlw ance in tl ian Gulf c Bush an ug effort londay c ling to pi he hastily The fac wo of his erved to e W©©Ik Aft A CTsmce© Monday, September 3 - Registration for Flag Foot ball, Pre-Season Flag Foot ball, and the Long Driving Contest begins today at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4 >- Entries close for Outdoor Soccer, Pre-Season Out door Soccer, and Table Tennis Singles. Today is the last day to re new your recreational lock ers! Wednesday, September 5 Pre-Season Outdoor Soc cer Brackets Posted, 3:00 p.m. All recreational lockers that have not been renewed will be cleared. HELP WANTED Intramural Medics: The Recreational Sports Department is now accept ing applications for Intramural Medics. Applicants must be ECA certified and EMT is preferred. Apply at the Recreational Sports office in 159 Read or contact Chris Kopemiak at 845-7826.»^ Dov Intramural Officials: The Texas A&M Sports Officiating Program trains approximately 400 students throughout the year to officiate intramural con- it*- tests. Students are paid for complete a week-long culminating in a preseason get on-the-field experience, tional Sports Calendar for ings throughout the year. For those students Flag Football, a meeting tember 3 at 6:00 p.m. in 267 information about officiating, call 845-7826. % %•< 2 officiating and must training program usually tournament in which they Check out the Recrea- dates and times of meet- interested in officiating will be held Monday, Sep- G. Rollie White. For more Interested in Judo? The Texas A&M Judo* Team meets Monday through Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in 263 G. Rollie White. No experience is necessary rand new members are welcome. For more information, please contact r-T or Bobby Perez at 693- Student Maintenance Workers: The Recreational Sports Department is also looking for students to work facility maintenance both indoors and out. Workers are needed indoors Monday-Sunday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Sat urday and Sunday from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Workers are needed outdoors Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. For more information, contact James Welford at 845-7826.^ 8811 (or 693-1891) or Gary Berliner at 693-6216 - • -jm— Thursday, September 6 Outdoor Soccer Captain's Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in 267 G. Rollie White. Schedules will be available at this time. Pre-Season Outdoor Soccer begins tonight at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 7 Table Tennis Singles Bra ck- ets Posted, 1:00 p.m. Today is the last day to register for Exercise Classes.** Intramural Photographers: The Recreational Sports Department needs individuals experienced in black and white photography to take pictures of sporting events. For more information, contact P.J. Miller at 845-7826.** Registration for the following trips is now being taken in the Recreational Sports Office. Participantsmustpay forthetripat the time they register. For more information about TAMU Outdoors trips, call "atsy Kott at 845-7826.** RECREATIONAL SERVICES RENEWALS Windsurfing Fundamentals: Join TAMU Outdoors for an introduction to the exciting sport of windsurfing. The first session of the w orkshop will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in 164 Read and is open to an yone interested in sitting in on the instructional video and presentation. The hands-on practice session is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8 at Bryan Utilities Lake and is available only to those who have registered and paid for the workshop. Equipment is provided. Sign up early because class size is limited. For more information, please call Patsy at 845- 7826. Register in the Recreational Sports Office in 159 Read Building. Canoe the San Marcos Saturday, September 22. Trip fee is $25.00 for A&M affiliates and $30.00 for non-A&M. This trip is limited to 12 participants. Faculty and staff may come by the Recreational Sports Office in 159 Read Building to purchase their recreation ID and intramural valida tion for the 1990-91 year. Recreation IDs are $10.00 per year while an in tramural validation is $10.00 per semester. Spouse and dependent cards are also available for $20.00. Anyone renting a recrea tional locker must be sure to renew it by this Tuesday. Lockers that are not renewed by that time will be cleared on Wednesdayand locker rentals will begin on all non-renewed lockers on Thursday. Lockers rent for $12j per semester. For more information, call 845-7826. ** A KB1 thon I Caffre Cozumel in December Join TAMU Outdoors on an end of the semester trip to Cozumel. The trip includes airfare, 5 days/4 nights lodgin g, Mexican hotel tax. The Dive package includes three two-tank boat dives, night dives, unlimited beach diving, tanks and weight belts. Cost for the trip is $420 for A&M and $445 for non- A&M. The Dive package costs $520 for A&M and $545 for non A&M. INTRAMURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Canoeing Kayak Roll Clinics Upcoming Activities Kayaking Workshop Rock-Climbing Clinic Today is the last day for students interested in serving on the Intramural Advisory Committee to pick up an application in the Student Government Office, 221 Pavilion. Applications should be completed and returned to the Student Gov ernment Office by this afternoon. For more information, contact Susan May at845- 3051.** EXERCISE Registration for the following activities ends Tuesday, September 11 CLASSES Exercise classes are being offered through the Department of Recreational Sports. Registra tions runs until this Friday. Classes are offered 12:00 noon and after 5:00 p.m. Fees range from $30.00-$45.00. For more informa tion, come by the Recreational Sports Office or call 845-7826.** Pre-Season Flag Football $10.00 per team Tournament Dates: Sept. 13-16 Flag Football $30.00 per team Play Begins: Sept. 17 Long Driving Contest No entry fee Contest Date: Sept. 11 Registration for the following activities will be taken Monday, September 10 - Tuesday, September 18 A Texas t Bposal to dro jn favor of c Sgrading sysl |President 1 ■'exam. By CHRIS V OfTheBattc Mobley r< Jate resolutic lafter it recei ^Academic < Academic Pi enate and te. Triathlon No Entry Fee Date: Sept. 23 Horseshoes Doubles NoEntry Fee Date: Sept. 25 Photo by Lynda Bottos ts: McDonald's® Rec Sports Highlights is sponsored by your local McDonald’s® Restaurant at University Drive, Manor East Mall, Hwy 21, Texas A ve. at SW Parkway and Post Oak Mali This ad is a creation of Jason C. Rogers and P.J. Miller. Photographs are by Rec Sports photographers. 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