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Page 2 The Battalion Tuesday, June 18,11 Tues The Battalion (USPS 045 360) Member of Texas Press Association Southwest Journalism Conference The Battalion Editorial Board Editor Timm Doolen Managing Editor Todd Stone City Editor Sean Frerking News Editors Jennifer Jeffus Callie Wilcher Art Director Richard James Lifestyles Editor Rob Newberry Opinion Editor Krista Umscheid Sports Editor Jayme Blaschke Editorial Policy The Battalion is a non profit, self-supporting news paper operated as a commu nity service to Texas A&M University and Bryan-College Station. Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the edi torial board or the author, and do not necessarily rep resent the opinions of Texas A&M students, administra tors, faculty or the A&M Board of Regents. The Battalion is an entirely student-managed branch of Student Publications, an inde pendent entity that operates closely with the Department of Journalism. The Battalion is published daily, except Saturday, Sun day, holidays, exam periods and when school is not in ses sion during fall and spring se mesters; publication is Tues day through Friday during the summer session. News room: 845-3313. Subscriptions Mail subscriptions are $20 per semester, $40 per school year and $50 per full year: 845-2611. Our address: The Battal ion, 230 Reed McDonald, Texas A&M University, Col lege Station, TX 77843-1111. Second class postage paid at College Station, TX 77843. POSTMASTER: Send ad dress changes to The Battal ion, 216 Reed McDonald, Texas A&M University, Col lege Station TX 77843-4111. Advertising Advertising information can be obtained from the ad vertising department at 845- 2696 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit the of fice at the English Annex. Advertising Manager Patricia Heck Battalion Adviser Robert Wegener Production Manager Paige Force BATTIPS The Battalion encourages its readers to contribute story ideas and suggestions by call ing BATTIPS, The Battal ion’s phone line designed to improve communication be tween the newspaper and its readers. The BATTIPS number is 845-3315. Ideas can include news sto ries, feature ideas and person ality profiles of interesting people. Readers also are en couraged to offer any other suggestions that could im prove the newspaper. Local city councils to control cable rates B y p eggy O'l The Battali Hare •attalion New FCC regulations will al low the Bryan and College Sta tion city councils to control the local TCA cable rates. The revised regulations are an update of a 1984 cable act that deregulated cable TV compa nies. The revisions do not apply to cable systems that compete against six or more broadcast sta tions or another multichannel operator. TCA Cable, however, does not fall in this competitive category and as a result faces local control of the cable rates. Randy Rogers, manager for TCA Cable, said the new regula tions will not have an immediate effect on local cable service. "The new regulations will not cause prices to change," Rogers said. "But it could in some ways limit future ideas in program ming, "For instance, if we wanted to add five, six or 10 channels to the package in a few years, we may not be able to do so if we are not able to pass the added cost on to our customers," he continued. "If there are any effects from the regulations, they will be down the line." Rogers said the FCC has not stated when the new regulations will take effect. Ernie Clark, Bryan's city man ager, could not be reached for comment. However, Joe Brown, the pub lic relations director for the City of Bryan, agreed with Rogers' statement that immediate effects would not take place. "I hate to speculate, but I wouldn't expect to see any changes now," Brown s "Now if TCA wanted to:,.; rates in the future, thenthf council may get more invow Brown added that he die believe that the Bryan Council would implemen. changes with the presentrais Ron Ragland, College tion's city manager, could:; reached for comment. Beware of allergic reactions to bug bites, stings Editor's note: This is the first in a five- part series on health tips for summertime activity from the A.P. Beutel Health Cen ter. By Andrea Beshara Special to The Battalion Summertime is here and most people stay outdoors for extended periods of time in hot, humid weather, which can put them at a higher risk for being stung or bitten by bees, chiggers, spiders, ticks, mosquitoes and other creatures that lurk outside. Follow these easy tips to help you pre vent and care for insect stings and bites: First, evaluate and inspect the outdoor area where the activity might take place. Use an outdoor insect spray to prepare the area. Pre-spraying will help km many insects before the fun begins. Carefully read the directions of any product you use. Mosquitoes can be found in areas where there is standing water, so you might want to avoid those areas. Be sure to check for ants, wasp nests or other insect habitats. Activity might aggravate some bugs and cause them to swarm. Second, protect yourself by wearing protective clothing. If you are engaging in a sports activity, you should wear shorts, shoes, socks and a short-sleeved shirt. If the activity is hiking or camping, you might be at an increased risk for in sect bites. Wear long pants and a long- sleeved shirt if the weather is not too hot. Always wear long socks with shoes if you are hiking to protect your legs from insects and poison ivy. Third, use an insect repellent in the form of lotion, spray or other topical means. These repellents are most effec- tiv i applied several times throughout the day. Many brands are available, and yo should always follow the directions carefully. If you are bitten by an insect, you should take care of the bite or wound im mediately. Follow these tips: □ For bee stings, wash the area thor oughly with water and apply ice to the sting. Ice helps reduce swelling and dis comfort. Watch carefully for severe swelling at the sting site, nausea, breathing difficul ties and generalized itching. These symptoms could be a sign of allergic re action. See a physician immediately if these symptoms appear. □ For chigger and mosquito bites, ap ply a calamine lotion to relieve itching. Help prevent these bites by wearing pro tective clothing and avoiding wooded areas. If redness, swelling, drainage of pus or other discharges develop, consult a physician. □ For spider bites, identify the type of spider. Black widows are spiders with a red hourglass on the "stomach." Black widow bites are painful, but rarely crit ical. The bite of the brown recluse spider, however, might be more serious. The bite of this spider is intensely painful and reaction might be quite severe. The bite might produce a spreadk; flammation and ulceration to the he lying tissue and even muscle. If you suspect you have been bite a brown recluse spider, see a phys; as soon as possible. The brown rec has a characteristic marking in the si: of a violin on its back. □ For tick bites, avoid brushy plat: wooded areas, mountainous areasar tall grasses. If you find a tick, done: to pull it off with your fingers. A tick usually will let go if coated* nail polish or petroleum jelly. Ther move the tick with a pair of tweezers Wash the site with soap and w Consult a physician if loss of appet rash, chills, fever or severe heads: are experienced. If you are not sure what caused bite or sting or if the area become fected, see a physician immedk Some people are allergic to certain it bites, and some bites require k treatment to allow proper healing. Enjoy your outdoor summer activ but Deware of insects and bugs; might put a damper on your fun. Police seek information on robbery During the early morning hours of March 24, two Texas A&M students were seated on a picnic table in the rest area near Keathley Hall on the northwest part of campus. As the couple' was talking, a man approacned them, pulled out a knife and threatened them. The suspect announced that "this is a stick-up" and then de manded all of the couple's cash and valuables. After taking some jewelry and cash, the suspect fled to his car and was last seen driving south in a white or tan four-door car. Witnesses describe the suspect as a black man in his late 20s, about 5 foot 10 inches tall, with a medium build, with light facial hair and a goatee. This week the University Po lice Department and Crime Stop pers need your help in identify ing the man responsible for this robbery. If you have information that could be helpful, call Crime Stoppers at 775-TIPS. When you call. Crime Stop pers will assign you a special coded number to protect your identity. If your call leads to the sus pect's arrest and grand jury in dictment, crime Stoppers will pay you up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers also pays cash for infor mation on any felony crime or the location of any wanted fugi tive. Texans ask for return of flag from Mexico AUSTIN (AP) — Texas offi cials want back from Mexico a flag that might have flown during the bloody battle of the Alamo, and they have asked President Bush to try and re trieve the banner during free trade negotiations. Gov. Ann Richards, without signing the measure, allowed a resolution to take effect Sun day that asks Mexico's Presi dent Salinas de Gortari to ei ther give the flag back or loan it to Texas "as a gesture of good will." It also urges Bush, through his intermediaries in trade talks, to push for return of the banner. The flag was used by the New Orleans Greys, a volun teer outfit in the Texas Revolu tion against Mexico, according to The Handbook of Texas. Given to them by a group of East Texas women, the Greys left the flag at San Antonio when they went on to Goliad and Refugio. The banner was captured by Gen. Antonio Lo pez de Santa Anna when the Alamo fell March 6, 1836, and was taken to Mexico City, the handbook said. In "A Time to Stand," a his tory of the fall of the Alamo, Walter Lord wrote that the flag was ripped down during the battle by Lt. Jose Maria Torres, and the Mexican colors were raised in its place. Torres was shot and killed in the process. Minorities, Republicans accuse Richards, Legislature of drawing unfair district plans AUSTIN (AP) — Civil and mi nority rights groups Monday filed new lawsuits against the state after Gov. Ann Richards al lowed the state House and Sen ate redistricting plans to become law. Richards also was criticized by state Republican Party chairman Fred Meyer, who called the gov ernor's decision a "slap in the face" to minorities and Republi cans. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Texas Rural Legal Aid and the Texas Civil Rights Project allege the legislative redistricting plan fails to ensure enough minority representation that reflects the state's minority population. In their amended lawsuits filed in state and federal court in Brownsville, the groups also al lege that because the Legislature failed to draw new congressional and State Board of Education districts, the 1980 lines could re main in effect for another 10 years. Two A&M students die in unrelated car accidents Two Texas A&M students died Sunday in separate auto mobile accidents. Brian S. Goldberg, 19, a fresh man psychology major from Houston, died in an accident in Prairie View. Jeffrey Neil Blankenship, Z graduate student in chemt from Dallas, died on Highwj south of College Station. The Silver Taps ceremon; their honor is scheduled Sept. 10. What’s Up Tuesday MSC SUMMER PROGRAMS: Sand sculpting contest regristration in 216 MSC. Sand sculp: ing contest is June 22 at Sneaker’s from 1 to 5 p.m. Cost is $10 per team oMp«t pie. Prizes will be awarded. Call 845-1515 for more information. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: General discussion at noon. Call COPE at 845-0280 If more information. TAMU WATERSKI CLUB: General meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 410 Rudder. Call Toni Stores: 846-4136 or Brandon Wyrick at 693-4553 for more information. Wednesday EPISCOPAL STUDENT CENTER: Eucharist and free community dinner. 6:15 p.m. at! Canterbury House, 902 George Bush Drive. Contact James at 822-4653 lor mu information. LUTHERAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP: Evening prayer at 6:30 p.m. at the University Luttor Chapel. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: General discussion at noon. Call COPE at 845-0280 If more information. TAMU SAILING CLUB: General meeting at 7 p.m. in 410 Rudder. Call Russell Powell:: 823-6503 for more information. Items for What’s Up should be submitted to The Battalion, 216 Reed McDonali; later than three business days before the desired run date. We publish the 0 and phone number of the contact only if you ask us to do so. What’s Up is a Balt ion service that lists non-profit events and activities. Submissions are run on a fit come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee an entry will run. If you have 0 tions, call the newsroom at 845-3316. 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