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President Bush has proposed a $500 million experimental program to give $1,000 scholar ships that could be used at any school, includ ing religious institutions. The poll found 63 percent in favor of the idea, 32 percent op posed and 5 percent unsure. Supporters of Bush's "G.I. Bill for Children" say public schools will be forced to improve if they have to compete with private schools for government money. Opponents, including teachers' unions and Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton, say the plan is an elec tion-year gimmick and tax money should not subsidize parochial schools. However, many Democrats including Clin ton support increased parental choice among public schools. In the poll, 68 percent said par ents should be able to choose which public school their child attends. Just 28 percent agreed with the opposing argument that such choice would take resources away from schools that need the most improvement. The poll was taken Aug. 28-Sept. 1 by ICR Survey Research Group, part of AUS Consul tant Cos. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points. Previous polls have found consistent sup port for parents choosing their children's pub lic school. But support for using public money to pay for private-school education seems to depend on how the question is worded. Labor Day crowds shrink in Florida Hurricane Andrew still hurting economy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Some of Hurricane Andrew's victims fled to the beaches Sunday to for get what they endured, while oth er Floridians went to church to give thanks for what they were spared and to help the less fortu nate. At this ocean resort, rock music blared from the Clevelander Ho tel and the pink neon bar was do ing brisk business. But the beach crowd was about half the size of last year's Labor Day weekend turnout. "People are so caught up in re securing their homes that they don't have the time or the effort to be out here," said lifeguard Kip Hayslip. Only a few signs of the hurri cane, which generally spared this area, were seen on the beach. The lifeguard towers were blown away. Roller skaters zoomed by mangled and brown sea-grape trees. Those who did come for sun and sand said they simply needed an emotional break from the tu multuous days since Hurricane Andrew tore through south Flori da on Aug. 24. "You've got to do something to end the depression," said Pete Akins, 25, who was living in a travel trailer with a friend, Troy Ryan, in Homestead before the storm hit. Homestead Church of God members held a brief prayer ser vice in a room off the damaged main sanctuary. The service fo cused on the importance of plac ing one's faith in God even in the face of adversity. Then they got back to work. • The main sanctuary, its roof torn off, has become a warehouse stacked with food and other goods donated by Church of God congregations nationwide. President of Lima pledges abolition of Shining Path THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LIMA, Peru — President Al berto Fujimori has vowed to crush the Shining Patti by 1995, but his lack of a strategy is as plain as the thou sands of boarded-up windows in office build ings and homes hit by rebel bombs. Soldiers Fujimon whitewash over graffiti ex tolling the Maoist rebels' armed struggle, but the hammer and sickle soon reappear in bold red brush strokes on walls of shan tytowns that ring the capital. Rebel political work is on the rise in the poor Villa El Sal vador district. Community leader Miguel Azcueta blames the Shining Path's progress on government failure to fight hunger and unemployment "AH of this generates frustra tion, and frustration generates violence," he said. More than 25,000 people have been killed in political violence since the Shining Path began its armed revolt in 1980 after a decade of clandestine political organizing. "The Shining Path is always experimenting with new ideas and methods to test society and the government," said David Montoya of Desco, a Lima think tank. He said the state's re sponse "doesn't exist." At best, Fujimori's strategy is piecemeal, emphasizing the military and police. Analysts say the government has made lithe effort to counter the Shin ing Path's main weapon, politt- calindoctrination. Guerrillas have infiltrated unions, schools and support or ganizations in the shantytowns, where the desperation of pover ty helps them win converts. Wanted: Soccer Referees!!! The Brazos Valley Soccer Referees Association invites referees and prospective referees to their General Meeting Tuesday, September 8th 7 p.m. Chicken Oil Restaurant 3600 South College, Bryan For further information call Charles Orr 774-7050/779-1320 or Jere Smith 846-1565 Extra Spending Money dr Fun! YOU CAN STUDY ABROAD THIS SPRING WITH TAMU You could be studying in Italy, a Renaissance Paradise. For more information attend our meeting: Fri, Sept. 9 10-11 a.m. in Rm. 251 Bizzell Flail West or come by Study Abroad Program Office 161 Bizzell Hall West 845-0544 ALLERGY ASSOCIATES of the Brazos Valley is pleased to welcome METLIFE PARTICPANTS Barry R. Pauli, M.D. C.W. Schoenvogel, M.D. Board Certified American Board of Allergy & Immunology American Academy of Pediatrics Medicare/Medicaid, PCA & Alliance Also Accepted 2706 Osier Blvd. Bryan, TX 77802 For Appointment Call (409) 776-7895 Engineering Career Fair The Student Engineers' Council Presents "Capitalizing on Engineering Opportunities" Second Floor MSC Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 9 and 10 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Four-Man Scramble Golf Tournament at Bryan Municipal Golf Course Tuesday. Sept. 8 (sign up by Friday. Sept. 4) Meet Prospective Employers at the Free Faiita Fest employe Tuesday. Sept. 8. 6-9 p.m. in The Brazos Center Semi-Formal Banquet in Duncan Dining Hall By recruiter invitation only, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m. $£0 For more information, call the SEC office at 847-8567, or see our booth in the Zachry Lobby.