DAILYnil 11 v iivinSKIFF Volume 75, Number 79 Christian University . . . Fort Worth, Texas 76129 Thursday, March 24, 1977 ors race runs by TCU 'Gas' too much for Parmer vexed over incumbent Overcash new TCU building A big problem (or Fort Worth is the need to keep utility rates down Mayoral candidate Hugh Parmer revealed Tuesday night that his for the people while keeping prices reasonable for the utility company, attitude toward zoning changes led him to vote against the change to Fort Worth Mayor Clif Overcash said. clear way for the new J.M. Moudy Communications Building. Running for re-election in the April 2 race against City Councilman Speaking with approximately 20 students in the Student Center Hugh Partner, Overcash talked with about 15 people in the Student lounge Parmer said that in 35 zoning disputes, he has been for Center lounge Monday night about major issues in the campaign. "maintaining the state of the neighborhood." "The gas problem is an emotional issue in the city of Fort Worth," as One of those zoning change disputes was the proposed TCU struc- well as "in every city in the ," he said. ture. Parmer voted against the site. The two biggest problems facing gas producers are lower incentives "TCU's got lots of empty land," he said, and the school's ad- for exploration and avid environmentalists, said Mayor Overcash. ministration "approached the city council in an arrogant and The incumbent noted that, while some Texas cities are paying $2 per overhanded manner." million cubic feet for natural gas, states outside Texas are paying 52 "Anytime you build a facility around campus, you create parking cents. problems," he noted. The people living in the surrounding area had "a CLIF OVERCASH This outside price is so low, he added, the people who produce and fear of lots of parking up and down the street." ship it would be losing money by sending the gas outside Texas. "If I had lived in that neighborhood, I would feel threatened, too," he "They (the gas suppliers) are not going to put money into it (ex- said. ploration and development (unless they can make a profit," he said. The "overriding problem" in the campaign centers on the financial The other aspect "in which the tail seems to be wagging the dog," is disclosure issue, according to Parmer. the conservation issue. "I have made public a complete financial statement, a corporate The mayor said oil spills affecting "about a hundred birds" on a balance sheet, a list of all business we've done with utilities and my West Coast beach, caused drilling in both oceans to be terminated. -most current federal income tax returns," Parmer said. "The mayor The Alaskan pipeline has also run into many hassles from en- released a one-page summary of his assets." vironmentalists who complain the pipeline would disturb the trail of Parmer said the mayor "may not have done a darn thing wrong," the Caribou. but he still won't submit a more detailed report. "This seems to be foolish," he said. "I'm interested in animals. But Utility rate increases is a major area of disagreement between the I'm more interested in human beings than animals." two, Parmer said. Reiterating his stand on the -Fort Worth turnpike, Overcash Southwestern Bell's rate hike, water and sewer rate increases were expressed a desire to remove the toll. all voted against by Parmer, while the mayor approved all, he said. "I wanted it (the toll) taken off two years ago," he said. "I'll guarantee you the toll will be taken off." He said that when the bonds to fund the highway were ^sold, a The current city councilman said he has a 60 percent voting record decision was made that the highway would be free to ride on once the against the gas company's rate increases while the mayor has a 100 bonds were paid off. percent voting record in favor of the utility increases. TCU students themselves are affected by all the issues in the race "if "They (the gas companies) have the right to make a decent profit," Parmer noted. "They are not always wrong, but they're darn sure not they are voters here in Fort Worth," Overcash said when contacted HUGH PARMER later. always right." Woman Pfistmaster Publisher pushed into 'man's world'

By Cindy Rugeley a corporate executive. not be in them." For the 1963 American woman, women's lib was "the Graham has handled the transformation remarkably, Almost 14 years of publishing one of the nation's most impossible dream." Her world rotated around her converting a loosely run family business into an ef- controversial publications doesn't seem to have aged children, her husband and her dirty dishes. The world of ficiently operating professional organization. The cor- Graham one day. Dressed in what appeared to be a size 8, Katherine Graham, present publisher of the Washington poration revenues have grown from $85.5 million in 1963 to fashionable-length dress, her shoulder-length hair pageboyed, the graying grandmother doesn't look her 59 Post, was not much different. more than $309 million under her leadership. Mrs Graham once commented she felt "I was put on Her success in business and shrewd mind led her to Fort years. The Washington Post under Graham's leadership can Earth to take care of Phil Graham and to be perfectly Worth Tuesday, and to a press conference at TCU. "I get take credit for challenging a president over supression of happy to clean after him. I did all the scutwork: paid the an awfully lot of offers to speak at various places daily the Pentagon Papers and later unseating him. bills, ran the houses, drove the children. I was always the and accept very few. The ones I do accept, I accept for "Those were rough times, but they were well worth it. butt of family jokes. You know, good old Mom, plodding business interests. I had never been to Fort Worth before Washington is now a much healthier climate. The press along. And I accepted it. That's the way I viewed myself." and this area is a source of business revenue." And I accepted it. That's the way I viewed myself." In spite of her professionalism, the 59-year old Graham throughout the United States sees itself in a much Then on one summer afternoon in 1963 she abruptly still exhibits many tendencies not to be c pected of a healthier role. discovered she was not put on earth solely for that reason. corporate executive. Throughout the press conference she "The public views the press now a little higher, but Husband Phil, after a year-long mental illness, committed appeared edgy, commenting at one time she feels "em- some think their investigativie reporting is going too far. I think of an investigative reporter as nothing more than a suicide. barrassed" during public presentations. The Post company, publishers of the Washington Post However due to her postition in communications she good thorough reporter who trys to get the facts rather than just accepting a hand out." and Newsweek, for years run be the Graham family,was does feel she is in "half a public position." "I feel like we Graham admits had she known in advance the dramas now transferred into her hands. As if placed into some are here to inform." she would be cast in as publisher of the Post she might machine in a science fiction thriller, Katherine Graham She believes as communicators reporters should be Please tarn to page 3 was transformed from good old plodding mom to a cor- offstage. "A journalist's duty is to report the headlines, THE DAILY SKIFF Thursday, March 24,1977 - Reader feedback — Opinion the things that are important in a i Hockey story hockey game, not the fights or the fans booing the referee and yelling at the players. Loyal fans, Election code falls flat disappointing in my experience, indulge in these antics no ma t ter wha i sport they are watching. ^*~/ This semester the Student a violation, only two courses of $100, it is so entitled. If the Board .Everyone is entitled to his own House of Representatives has action existed: to disqualify the "deems it necessary," it can Editor: opinion, but I couldn't help moved forward at a rapid pace. candidate or let the candidate prohibit the violator from ever I would like to comment on the cringing at hearing the complex At least twenty bills or amend- continue to run for office. again running for a University article about ice hockey which ments have entered the House The article passed offers three office. appeared in the Weekender on and often beautiful sport of floor, with over 15 being suc- other alternatives. They can opt Friday, March 11. I resent the hockey described as a glorified cessful, often after heated debate to invalidate the election or call a Not only may the Elections author's implications that prize-fight on ice. By the way, if and re-amendment. new one. Secondly, a violator Board impose any action on hockey fans are more interested Sheldon Kannegiesser (pictured Instead of failing a bill or may be fined, not more than $10 violators of the code, but it may in seeing two players beat each twice in the article) is supposed amendment not totally per violation, payable to the do the same to any person who is other to death than they are in to represent a typical hockey agreeable, House members House. Or thirdly, a violator may ruled to have a valid appeal to a watching hockey. Yes, hockey is "badman," someone needs to"go continue to reword or revise it be prohibited from campaigning prior case. If a violator's appeal violent, and yes, there is fighting back and check some records, if until they are satisfied with the for a given amount of time. is found valid, the Board may But there is much more to the Mr. Badder really perceives the lake any action of the five results. They are certainly to be The article also states, game of hockey. sport in the light in which he mentioned actions, including commended for their per- however, that the Elections It was disappointing, for me, to wrote, I hope that next time he allowing the candidate to par- serverance. Board may instead lake "any see that not one word was said attends a hockey game, he ticipate in the election. However, However, this week's passage action it deems necessary." Not about the playing of both teams. concentrates more on the playing if it "deems it necessary" to fine of an amendment to the existing only does this addition obviate The author described nothing than on the fights. He might even the violator $1,000, under the election code fell short of its the listed actions, but, such a more about the game itself than be surprized to find that it is an existing code it could do so. intended purpose. Hoping to statement gives unlimited power the last one and one half minutes interesting sport. clarify and permit medial ac- of the game—and not much was to the people of the Election Certainly such actions weren't Laurie Racenet tions to be taken on election code said about this. Incidently, I Board—power giving the Board intended. However, without Sophomore violation, the amendment would like to inform him that the control with no restraints. . careful study of every amend- produced an even broader code. crowd was not booing Fort Worth ment submitted, the House will When last semester's If the Board "deems it fall prey to such wordiness. Care as they left the ice—they were Name change discrepancy arose over handling ■ necessary," 40 fine the violator must be taken if students here booing Dallas just as they always do. are to be adequately represen- Edttar: ted, and recently passed I had hoped for some mention I have been kicking around the amendments should be restudied of: the type of game, the idea of what might happen if TCU to assure stability. checking, the playmaking, the changed its school mascot I excellent skating, the good kept the idea within, but finally FOR EVERY The aforementioned election stickhandling, Fort Worth's started talking it over with amendment needs to h<> penalty killing and power play, FORMAL OCCASION several friends and former re-examined and clarified so as and the great third period played students. All of the responses I've The largest to avoid such unreasonable in- by the Dallas goaltender (un- been getting have favored maybe formalwear service consistency. fortunately for all us faithful Fort in the Southwest changing from the Frogs to GWENBAUMAMN Worth fans). I feel that these are something more vicious. FOR/H4LH/MR An article in the "Student Handbook" said the athletes were called Horned Frogs since (he 1890s. One story on how TCU got the nickname, according to (he handbook, is from the football field in Waco, where the university was located between 1895 and 1910. The field was inhabited by innumerable little horned frogs, so the fans challenged the players to be as lough and quick as the frogs were. Another story was that the annuaLstaff was trying to pick a name for the animal. They Dance Theatre of Harlem sought the two most typical Fair Park Music Hall, Mar. 24-27 Texas subjects, which were cactus and horned frogs. Program I First, since the name was DANCE IN PRAISE OF HIS NAME. CONCERTO originated for the Waco campus, BAROCCO ~»«w a change shouldn't be that hard LE CORSAIRE and MANIFESTATIONS to make. Second, a mascot or Program II nickname is a characteristic of FETE NOIRE, MANIFESTATIONS, ADAGIETTO #5 the school. I personally think a and FORCES OF RHYTHM SPECIAL mascot should be something Ticket Prices-Evenings: $9, $8, $7, $5. $4 $3 DISCOUNTS Matinees: $7.50, $6.50, $6, $5, $3 ' mean, aggressive, and strong. So ALL STUDENTS Programs subfect to change without notice many spirit songs contain the words "Fight, fight, fight." How WEDDING PARTIES Thurs., Mar. 24 Fri., Mar. 25 Sat., Mar. 26 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Sun, Mar 27 many little toads have you seen CONVENTIONS 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Gala Benefit Program II Matinee fighting? GROUPS OF FIVE Program I Program II Program! 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ipnge! "I think women can ac- a little harder on charges of racism are going to complish goals, but they must ; Ike responsibility crop up. work for them. It is necessary for i ike situations I women to work at educating • "The first amendment or the com themselves. The ERA (equal gives journalists the right to be the position rights amendment) is necessary adversaries of the government.. 11 wanted it then. I don't for progress." . adversary means you are not fed take I made a mistake, but Graham ranged widely during part of it. I -beexperience has been different i he hour-long news conference from what I expected." touching such points as: Her rale, as the — it. is one of • "Broadcast journalists deserve the same rights as the a pobhsher. not as a controller. • "College students print media. I don't believe many the editorial should major in something other of the restraints put upon them KATHERINE GRAHAM . bin said she has never than journalism if they intend to are justified. kept anyihug from going into be successful in the field. A liberal arts degree provides good • "Broadcast journalists .0*4% TIMES HERALD INTERNATIONAL ike trust in my editors background. have to perform, be actors, to everything is accurate some extent. I do think they go I do accept the • "It disturbs me to hear too far when they start cracking Yl M0T0CR0SS iy if anything goes complaints of racism leveled jokes about serious matters. against the Washington Post. I of a turn of take offense to it because it is • "Presidential press in a situation simply not true. We cater to a conferences are not the place to fly she admits most large minority audience in go for a story. A reporter must •omen vnl not have a chance to Washington. Anytime we print look beyond these." gam far

i&sssoeoooooeooe Purple Sportscope Relief . Frogs score 29 runs against Bradley day, 54-hole affair will be played TCU's No. 1 singles player in Farris, TCU, d. Deborah Inman BatfboB Coach Willie Maxwell says be slept better Tuesday night. tennis, Randy Crawford, with 6-3,6-3. on the course of the same name impressive victories during the Bowen-Graham, TCU, d. Ryan- in the capital dry. The simple reason being that his Horned Frog squad woke up Frogs' swing through the West Brodsky 6-0, 6-0; Clark-Burrow, The Homed Frog golfers were Tuesday and scored 29 runs in a doubleheader against Bradley Coast last week, has been named TCU, d. Kiker-Walker 6-2, 7-5; to bold qualifying early in die University, winning the first game 17-4 and the second 12-10. the Southwest Conference's Herzig-Farris, TCU, d. David- week for five of the six spots. The "We've been in a tailspin lately and these victories, even though they Athlete of the Week. son-Inman 6-3, 6-4. only individual already qualified aren't conference games, really help our morale," Maxwell said is freshman Brad Bitter of yesterday morning. Crawford whipped six foes Conroe. Power at the plate turned the tide for the Frogs, who have lost their during the trek, including a The other five will come from last six straight SWC encounters. The highlight of the Bradley iwin straight sets victory over Coach Mel Thomas takes his seniors Bill Murchison, Kevin biD came in the fourth inning of the first game when the Purples tallied UCLA's Van Winicski, the No. 1 golf team to Austin this weekend Grunewald, Nick Giachino and IS runs on ten hits. singles player on the nation's top- to compete in the Morris Bill Bishop plus freshman Bobby The Progs travel to Houston Friday for a three-game series with the ranked team. Williams tournament Friday, Baugh, Mackey Bosarth Houston Cougars. Maxwell says he plans to pitch Reuben Tomlin, Saturday and Sunday. The three- Mark McCrary. Crawford won the honor over Bandy Owens and Ken Benedict. track and baseball candidates. The Progs are now 15-15 on the season and 5-7 in conference play. Since spring break they have dropped from second to seventh place. Third JM— Chock LaMar paces TCU at the plate in SWC action TCU's women's tennis team with a .466 average. In team batting, the Frogs rank eighth in the downed Oklahoma 6-3 Tuesday to conference with a .233 average Biff LeFevre is leading the conference up their dual record to 3-2. The runs with three. Frogs travel to Oklahoma City University Thursday for its next match. MOVED TO NEW LOCATION TROPHIES PLAQUES RIBBONS IMMEDIATE ENGRAVING CHENILLE AWARD LETTERS SILK MONOGRAM The results: Janie Bowen, ARM PATCHES - EMBROIDERY EMBLEMS TCU, d. Cheryl Ryan 6-2,6-2; Ann PRESS ON • RUBBER STAMP LETTERING Clark, TCU, d. Suzie Brodsky 2-6, Little League & PM WM Football - Lettering & Trophy Specialist 6-4, 6-4; Karen Kiker, OU, d. Jackie Burrow 6-0, 6-2; Mary GASCA'S Walker, OU, d. Michelle Herzig 6- ATHLETIC LETTERING & TROPHY MFG. CO. 0, 6-1; Diane Davidson, OU, d. Ph. 921-0221 Sue Langston 6-0, 6-1; Elizabeth 1526HEMPHILLST FRANK GASCA FT. WORTH, TEXAS 76104 w htfM UP... 7H6Y ONe/ fVWe 1 LAPS To 00/ " CAREER IN SALES Expansion program of large established firm makes possible excellent future for ^.o,. IWKTS& college graduates to have unlimited income. Office It \l•.-< facilities and thorough training and pension plans. Life and health insurance and variable annuities and many other markets. Starting We need certain majors to salary up to $1,000 a month for become lieutenants in the 3 years plus commissions. Air Force. If you're a math, The Equitable Life Assurance Society interviews Friday, engineering, or science March 25 or call Mac Chur-, major, look into the Air chill (817) 335-2020. Equal Force ROTC programs opportunity employer M-F. available to you. The scholarship benefits of- fered to men and women by those programs will come as a pleasant sur- prise. Call now: ext. 309 or 381 OUR FLYER IS OPEN! Resumes, Glossy, Passports YOU CAN STILL GET YOUR CHEAP 3 tor »5 6 for '6.95 THRILLS BUT DON'T WAIT TOO LONG. 12 for'9.95 Register for a course this week in Room 225 in the Student Center

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