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Page 6B THE BATTALION Thursday, September 20,2!; _ uirs ^ a y’ Purple Heart may be awarded to Pentagon victims WASHINGTON (AP) Democratic Rep. Martin Frost wants civilians who died or were injured in Akins drops out of M( gubernatorial race the Pentagon attack awarded the Purple Heart, a medal reserved for military personnel killed or wounded in combat. “Awarding the Purple Heart to the many civilian employees who perished in the attack on the Pentagon would recognize the essential work civilian workers provide for our national defense and the tremendous sacrifice they made in performing their duties," Frost said in a statement. A bill introduced by Frost, of Dallas, would allow civilian Department of Defense employees who were victims of the Sept 11 attack to receive the medal. Frost said that as of Wednesday, the Department of Defense had listed 64 civilian employees of the Pentagon unac counted for, including 47 Army civilians, nine Navy civilians, seven employees of the Defense Intelligence Agency and one employee of the Secretary’s Office. In 1973, criteria for awarding the Purple Heart was changed to include people wounded or killed in a terrorist attack. But in 1998, Congress restricted award of the medal to military personnel only. SJ. Maloukis, adjutant of the Department of Texas Military Order of the Purple Heart, was not enthusiastic about Frost’s proposal. "The Purple Heart is awarded for combat wounds from facing an armed enemy of the United States. They should have an award, I'm sure, but it should be something other than the Purple Heart," he said. The Purple Heart is officially named the Order of the Purple Heart for Military Merit and is con sidered the oldest military decora tion in the world still in use and the first award made available to a common soldier. AUSTIN (AP) — Democrat Marty Akins dropped his cam paign for governor Wednesday to run for state comptroller, all but clearing the way for Laredo businessman Tony Sanchez to challenge Republican Gov. Rick Perry in 2002. In a released statement, Akins said he dropped out of the gover nor’s race to avoid a “rugged struggle" in the Democratic pri mary. Houston attorney John WorldPeace is the only other announced Democratic candi date for governor, but the multi millionaire Sanchez is consid ered the heavy favorite to win his party’s nomination. Akins said he dropped out to avoid a bitter primary and saw no benefit to voters or the party “to battle one another in a rugged struggle from which there might not emerge a Democratic winner at all come November 2002.” “I believe this is the right time, now, to unify our Texas Democratic Party and for the Democratic candidates to come together as a team,” Akins said. Akins said he called Sanchez on Wednesday to tell him. “Mr. Akins will be a fine comptroller and an asset to the ticket,” Sanchez spokeswoman Michelle Kucera said. Akins, a lawyer from Marble Falls, is a former All- American quarterback at the University of Texas. He is the first Democrat to announce a campaign to challenge Republican Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander next year. The comptroller’s race now cre ates enemies out of former allies. Now Open! Jote Jewelry and Accessory Boutique 100 Church Avenue, College Station across from Cafe' Ecell Hours: T-Th 10-7p.m., Fri-Sat 10-9p.m. The Guitar Store / Over 100 Guitars in stock • New Guitars from $ 99.99 •Used Amps, Guitars, & Bass’s Buy, Sell, Trade, & Consignment’s Located on University behind the Golden Coral 260-7262 DON’T BREAK THE BANK! Scholarship & Fellowship Applications NOW AVAILABLE for STUDY ABROAD SPRING 2002 Programs Pick up an Application at the Study Abroad Program Office Bizzell Hall West 1st Floor, 845-0544 According to his 1998 appli cation for a Texas Railroad Commission appointment, Akins listed among his political experi ences being a Rylander cam paign fund raiser and adviser. Bob Mann, Akins’ communi cations consultant, said Akins liked Rylander personally but “regrets” his previous political alliance. “He took a look ami got belly- up close to the Republican way of u He took a look and got belly-up close to the Republican way of doing things and said. Although Akins had at 1 ; $2.6 million in camps: funds, many Democr; leaders believe Sanchez the best chance to beat Pr and, as a high-pro! Hispanic on the ticket, increase turnout in thatheJ ily Democratic voting bio. Although he had offidi^re main t.i announced his campaign I governor much earlier ti Sanchez, Akins was bede\ by doubts over his cla: regarding his relationship former President Johnson and whether he e.u gerated his relationships * black jr alter thei mother may delayed. Sen. Kas had the desi Ln:J§Lit she has )ther accon ilong the w teammates # during Adopted a b T’m a Democrat. y” football career. Austin political consul Bill Miller said Akins' indicates a strategy by Texas Democratic Party. wL just in a go< — Bob Mann, Akins’ communications consultant is currently shut out ol statewide offices. The pi' will want a field of candid:: the best the doing things and said ‘I’m a Democrat’,” Mann said. Rylander has “tremendous support” from Republicans and Democrats and about $3 million in cash on hand for her cam paign, said spokesman Mark Sanders. “That support is based on her achievements as comptroller. She looks forward to the campaign and looks forward to meeting with the people of Texas about what’s she’s done in office and what she’ll do in the next four years,” Sanders said. to challenge Republi;; incumbents in every office year. Miller said. “The fact that people moving around and choc*: her parents :hild could some open races, sugge>: coordinated effort by partyki d' es °* °H '<■ ership, he said. “Thal'il her parents smart thing to do. filial!: Bailey Hutc available races. Eliminate; mary strife.” Texas Democratic to 1 ative feedbi 'tiling a not have only o i child who home when will do ever The cone Id. and her ages of thes em. No or ire for any < It must b two well-ed Chair Molly Beth Makolt fe reatde alo .. .■will have said Democrats "are gc to have a strong ticket f top to bottom in 2002." Party spokesman Mike Ha said Akins was not asked leave the governor’s race." was Marty’s decision," he sail 0! d any cred ith adoptit. ongressior ccording t imes, of th (east 15 hav The Hutc ■lion. They a pdoption ag' adoption foi Aggie Lutherans When Saturday night makes Sunday morning feel awful.... Sunday Evening Worship Peace Lutheran Church 7:00 p.m. Comer of Rio Grande & Harvey Mitchell (hat is becoi |he age prot Julie Mas ;aid, “Later- frequent |ac< :areers or st before dec id Finally, a There are wa paperwork ii ary placeme he adoption :rally extren he weil-beii J! Cartoon indecent Do Your Wash For • FREE In response ti Jay “Commei WOODSTONE WASH HAUS 903F Harvey Rd., College Station (Behind Double Dave’s Woodstone Shopping Center) We are hi; that you chosi Welcome Back Aggies!!! Hurry! 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