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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
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Local city councils to control cable rates
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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.
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tions, call the newsroom at 845-3316.
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