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Pentagon opposes
tilt-rotor aircraft
Thursday, September 6,1990
A&M Human Resources Dept, hosts job fair
Texas A&M’s Department of
Human Resources will host a “Sa
turday Morning Special” job fair
from 9 a.m. to noon at A&M’s
Employment Office in Westgate
Center on Wellborn Road in
Bryan.
“Saturday Morning Special,
held three times a year, is an op
portunity for individuals seeking
employment at A&M whojtre_um_
able to visit the employment of
fice during regular business
hours.
Those attending the fair can
view detailed job descriptions of
available positions, complete ap
plications, take typing tests and
meet employment office inter
viewers.
For more information, contact
the employment office at 845-
U.S. oil, natural gas rigs
increase active expansior
FORT WORTH (AP) —The Pen
tagon has formed an internal group
to oppose the Bell Helicopter’s V-22
Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in Con
gress, and may cite test results that
show the craft is “far from flawless,”
according to a Pentagon memo ob
tained by the Fort Worth Star-Tele
gram.
The memo, written by one of the
Pentagon’s top legislative strategists,
outlines the Defense Department’s
intentions to fight the V-22 as the
House prepares for a vote on the
1991 defense budget next week.
Events in the Middle East had
raised supporters’ hopes that Con
gress would continue paying for the
tilt-rotor, an aircraft that can take
off and land like a helicopter and fly
like a regular plane.
The newspaper reported
Wednesday that the Pentagon ap
parently remains committed to kill
ing the program when the 1990 fis
cal year ends Sept. 30.
Support for the program is grow
ing in Congress and in the state. A
group of Texas political and busi
ness leaders plan to meet. The
House is considering a draft bill that
sets aside $403 million for the pro
ject.
The V-22 is being developed
jointly by Bell Helicopter Textron of
Fort Worth and Boeing Helicopters
of Ridley Township, Pa. About
2,000 workers in Texas and 500 in
Pennsylvania would lose their jobs if
the program is canceled.
In the two-page memo obtained
by the newspaper, Deputy Assistant
Secretary of Defense Patty Howe
outlined strategy for a “V-22 work
ing group” within the Pentagon to
build a case against the tilt-rotor
through briefing papers, talking
points and speeches.”
The Aug. 16 memo was sent to
three high-ranking members of De
fense Secretary Dick Cheney’s staff.
Howe suggested that the Penta
gon may use preliminary test results
to question the aircraft’s effective
ness, arguing that “it is too early to
move into production” without fur
ther study.
In her memo, Howe said, “In a
perfect world, with endless funds,
the department would probably buy
the V-22. However, as our piece of
the fiscal pie gets smaller, defense
priorities and not special interest
priorities must drive our defense de
cisions.”
Howe declined comment and re
ferred questions to the Pentagon’s
public affairs office. A spokeswoman
for Rep. Pete Geren, D-Fort Worth,
a leading V-22 supporter, said she is
unaware of any negative test results
and pointed out that a Pentagon
study earlier this year found the V-
22 superior to competing aircraft.
Bell officials familiar with the V-
22 were attending the Farnborough
International Air Show in Farnbo
rough, England.
HOUSTON (AP) — The number
of working oil and natural gas rigs in
the United States rose again this
week, climbing by 10 to 1,012, Baker
Hughes Inc. reported.
A week ago, the count had in
creased by 15 to total 1,002. 1 he
count a year ago this week was 936,
Baker Hughes said Tuesday.
The Houston-based oil toolmaker
company has kept track of the rig
count — the widely watched index of
drilling activity — since 1940. The
count represents the number of rigs
actively exploring for oil, not those
producing oil.
Ike Kerridge, keeper of the count
at Baker Hughes, said Tuesday that
the increase in oil prices caused by
the Middle East crisis probably is be
ginning to have some positive impact
on the rig count.
“Some of it (the count increase
may be a reflection of higher prices
— although it is the season when it
(the count) goes up anyway,” Ker
ridge said. “And the increases have
been modest. But if it (the Middle
East crisis) hasn’t begun to affect it
yet, I think it will very shortly.”
Kerridge said there is no absolute
way to judge exactly how rising oil
prices affects the domestic rig count
At the height of the oil boom in
December 1981, the rig count
reached a peak of 4,500. But the rig
count plunged to a low of 663 after
oil prices collapsed in the summer of
1986.
Among major oil-producing
states, Kansas added seven rigs to its
count, followed by California and
Wyoming, which each gained five.
What’s Up
Thursday
TEXAS A&M CYCLING TEAM: will have a team meeting to discuss fall racing
season at 7 p.m. in 502 Rudder.
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS: will have a general discussion at 6-7:30
p.m. Call the Center for Drug Prevention and Education at 845-0280 for
more information.
BONFIRE RELOAD CREW: applications are available for crew assistant posi
tions in 103 YMCA. Applications due Friday.
CLASS OF 1992 COUNCIL: applications for committees can be picked up and
returned in 216 MSC through Sept 12. Call Jennifer at 847-1057 or Greg
at 847-6048 for more information.
AGGIE SUPPORT GROUPS: people with alcoholic parents support group will
meet from 8:30-10 p.m. in 407 Rudder.
METHODIST STUDENT CENTER: will have a mixer at 8 p.m. in the fellowship
hall. Call 846-4701 for more information.
ALPHA KAPPA PSI: will meet chapter members at 7:30 p.m. in 224 MSC. Call
Chris at 693-8209 for more information.
CEPHEID VARIABLE: will have the showing of the animated movie “Heavy
Metal” at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Freshman free with paid fee slip; oth
ers, $2.
RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION: will have a general
meeting and orientation of new members at 7 p.m. in the Reading Room
of Reed McDonald. Call Kristi Taylor at 846-6486 or Jay Socol at 823-
6820 for more information.
AGGIE SISTER’S FOR CHRIST: will have a short informational meeting
at 7 p.m. in 404 Rudder. Call Janel or Hayley at 764-6978 for more infor
mation.
PHI BETA LAMBDA: will have a social at 5:30 p.m. at the Sundance Club in the
College Station Hilton. Call Brett Dietz at 823-6614 for more information.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION: will have a general assembly
meeting to welcome new members at 7 p.m. in 108 Harrington. Call Mar-
ilu Ballina at 693-2501 for more information.
ASIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION: will have first meeting at 8:30-10 p.m. in
510 Rudder. New members are welcome.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ASSOCATION: will have an informational meet
ing at 7 p.m. in 158 Blocker.
SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS: will
have its first meeting, introduction of officers and discussion of planned
activities at 7 p.m. in 102 Zachry. Call Albert Rodriguez at 696-5923 for
more information.
STUDY ABROAD OFFICE: will have an information table on study abroad op
portunities at 9 a.m.-noon in 1st floor Blocker.
KOREAN AGGIES ASSOCIATION: will have introduction of the club and dis
cussion of activities at 8:30 p.m. in 501 Rudder.
CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOURTH DAY: will have a meeting for
all who made an Aggie Awakening at 6:15 p.m. in St Mary’s Student Cen
ter. Call 846-5717 for more information.
ASSOCIATION OF AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS: will have an organizational
meeting at 7 p.m. in 202 Physics/Engineering Building. Call Roger Smith
at 845-4179 for more information.
PHI BETA LAMBDA: will have a rush social at 5:30 p.m. at Sundance Club, Col
lege Station Hilton. Call Brett Dietz at 823-6614 for more information.
SMART: will have an informational meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 504 Rudder. Call Te
resa Lamm at 847-2133 for more information.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: will have a general meeting and
membership drive at 7 p.m. in 158 Blocker. Call Todd Tomlin at 847-1881
for more information.
MEXICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION: will have a general meeting at 8:30 p.m.
in 502 Rudder. Call Alejandro at 696-0098 for more information.
OUTDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND SAILING CLUB:
will hold a windsurfing seminar at 7 p.m. in 164 Read. Call Ed Cook at
696-3884 for more information.
KANM STUDENT RADIO: will host a Showtime Comedy Club at 8:30 p.m. at
the College Station Hilton.
ACCOUNTING SOCIETY: will have accounting society signups in the lobby of
Blocker.
BOWLING CLUB: will have an informational meeting at 7 p.m.‘ fn 501 Rudder.
Friday
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: will have a non-denominational Christian
fellowship at 7 p.m. in 108 Harrington.
CLUB ESPANA: will have their first official meeting at 7 p.m. in 302AB Rudder.
Call Bernade at 823-4710 for more information.
CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION: will have a Lay Minister’s Workshop
from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Student Center. Call 846-5717 for more
information
UNIVERSITY APARTMENT COUNCIL OF TEXAS AGGIES & UNIVERSITY
POLICE DEPT: will have a national night-owl event against crime at 7
p.m. at the University-owned apartments. Call Sandra at 846-5798 for
more information.
HILLEL: will have a freshman dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Hillel. Call Rabbi at 696-
7313 for more information.
PRE-VET SOCIETY: will have a lock-in at 10 p.m. in 125 MSC. Call 696-4033
for more information.
TAMU PISTOL TEAM: will have tryouts at 7 p.m. at the range in basement of
the Military Sciences Bldg. Call Curtis at 846-0906 for more information.
AGGIES WITH KIDS: will have a brown bag lunch & organizational meeting at
noon in the Beutal Health Center Conference Room. Call Ann at 845-
1741 for more information.
STUDENTS OVER TRADITIONAL AGE: will have a supper club at 6 p.m. at
Casa Thomas. Call Andy at 845-1741 for more information.
STUDY ABROAD OFFICE: will have an informational meeting ab<
international business in Denmark from 10 to 11 a.m. in 251
West. Call Cathy at 845-0544 for more information.
STUDENT Y: Youth Fun Day applications are available in 208 Pavilion.
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