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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY VOLUME 46 NUMBER 39 The University Daily, Lubbock, Texas, Tuesday, October 27, 1970 FOUR PAGES Eggers slams Smith; proposes constitution reform By Laylan Copelln Center, Paul Eggers, Republican can- will ever sit across from the President in government, it would have been im- said Agnew was speaking about "the said. Eggers said that this is what oc- and didate for governor, compared his ex- a cabinet meeting," replied Eggers to possible for Connally to move from liberal press in the East and not the curred in Texas' latest budget increase. Mike Haynes perience in government to John Con- Smith's campaign point on governmental Washington politics back to Texas majority of newsmen in the country." Another area which needs change, said Staff Writers nally's, former Democratic governor of experience. governorship," continued Eggers. "I have heard mass criticism of the Eggers, is the judicial system. He said Texas. Smith has been emphasizing his 20 Connally was governor when Smith youth, but I respect them for their in- there are over 600 judges in Texas, and In a press conference after his speech "I doubt if Preston Smith years of experience in state government. served as lieutenant governor. depth questions and concern," concluded that trials are often stretched over a ( .. Democratic candidate for re-election) to Tech students in the University "Following Smith's concept of When asked about a Houston Eggers. period of years. He cited England as an Chronicle-Post poll showing Smith Eggers made a brief talk followed by a example of a more efficient court leading 53 per cent-47 per cent, Eggers brief question and answer session before system. England has only 220 judges and replied, "No poll in 1968, when I last ran, the press conference. the longest trials last only three or four showed me that high." In the noon speech, Eggers outlined months. Eggers proposed new boun- Eggers also pointed out that John some reforms he would make in Texas daries for judicial districts. Tower, Republican senator, was rated 37 government if he is elected. He proposed He said that there is too much of a per cent to Waggoner Carr's 48 per cent improving the state constitution by spoils system in Texas government, before the 1966 senatorial election. Tower separating the charter (the basic ideas of involving both Republicans and won the election. the people) from the statutes (the minor Democrats. Eggers said that if elected, Eggers cited other polls showing 60 per details of law). He said there are many he would evaluate employes and cent of the people interviewed across the good parts of the document which should prospective appointees by their previous nationdid not blame the President for the not be changed, but he proposed a con- records, not by what party they belonged nation's unemployment rate and tight stitutional convention. to. money. Eggers said Texas needs big changes He pointed out that, if elected, he would The Federal Reserve Board, not the in its political system. He told of a power not be hostile towards the Lubbock area President, controls the circulation of base in Texas which "calls the shots" in if this area has a Preston Smith majority money inthe economy, said Eggers. state government. "About 10 people go in the election. He said that he would be Defending Vice President Agnew's call into the restroom and make decisions the governor of all the people of this to examine some news commentators, he that our legislators never hear about," he state. Big job faces Miss Texas Tech; duties similiar to Miss Lubbock's By CLAIRE STORKS Mademoiselle section of the yearbook. diamond wrist watch donated by Zale's Staff Writer Miss Texas Tech will have the same Jewelers; a clock radio donated by K- cover photo, but her duties are com- Mart Stores; slack sets donated by Miss Texas Tech, 1971, besides being parable to Miss Lubbock. Pauline's and Penney's; a leather hat the first to bear the title, will have more Miss Texas Tech will: donated by Bentley's, and a small ap- responsibilities and greater rewards Work with Jim Carlen, head football plance donated by White's Stores. TEXAS TECH-ROOM FOR EXPANSION—Tech is tucked away and forgotten. The Goin Band from than did her predecessor, Miss coach around the state with athletic Gift certificates were donated by really flourishing with all its new buildings. The Raiderland is slowly, but surely being smothered Mademoiselle. recruitment; represent the Tech student Gabriel's Shoes, Town and Country Gift Music Building however, has seemingly been because of a lack of space. In the past, Miss Mademoiselle served body at orientation programs; serve as Shop, Furrs Supermarkets, Furr's primarily as the covergirl of the Miss judge at several university and local Cafeterias, Koens Studios, Reeve's contests; be featured on local radio and Photography, Lubbock Power and Light, television programs; appear and par- Sussex Ladies' Wear, Sussex Booterie, ticipate in several area dedications; Payne's Jewelers, Anderson Brother's Cody in fine shape after parade work with the Board of Regents in the Jewelers and Dava Jo's Beauty Salon. promotion of Tech; work with the Miss Texas Tech will also be presented university in scholastic recruitment; and By PAT NICKELL Second, Cody has ordinary metal Cody's age was finally showing when he horse to death had nothing to do with his with the traditional crown and roses and will be honored at numerous social and Campus Editor horseshoes and are not designed for brick appeared to be tired. Since he is 20 years stopping. a gold trophy. The crown donated by pavement. They were very slippery and old, he probably will be replaced within a The Athletic Department asked Martin business affairs. Billy Jo's School of Dance, the roses Awards donated by area merchants to Although Charcoal Cody was lathered he had to tread carefully. few years, but as yet, no definite plans not to run Cody after each touchdown donated by House of Flowers and the Miss Texas Tech have now reached near and appeared winded at the end of the have beenmade. Cody's duties are not because there is generally a number of trophy donated by Hemphill Wells Co. the $700 mark, ranging from a $150 Homecoming parade, he is neither ill nor Cody's horseshoes do not look or- considered overtly strenuous. Walking people around and on the Tartan track. diamond dinner ring donated by The Runners-up to Miss Texas Tech will be out of shape, said a secretary in the dinary. The observant fan watching Cody just isn't his bag. Tech does maintain a Once Cody gets going, he's hard to stop. Jewel Box to several smaller prizes. presented trophies and plaques donated animal science office. do his thing before a game probably has back-up animal and rider in the event Consequently, a run after each touch- To date the other prizes include: a by Sigma Delta Chi. There are two reasons for Cody's noticed his flashing hooves are trimmed that Cody or Martin becomes ill. This is down could be dangerous to the players, condition when he arrived on campus with horseshoes which appear to be general procedure. coaches, cheerleaders, water boys, after the parade. First, Cody is ac- silver. According to Martin, they are not. Many fans have wondered why Cody photographers, Saddle Tramps, referees, Anderson sets aside week customed to traveling at a good clip or An unidentified source at the horse has not continued to circle the field after other mascots, reporters, ambulance running like a bat out of hell when he sees barn explained that walking around on each touchdown. Although he did during drivers, ROTC cadets, Traffic Security a crowd. Holding him to a 10 mph canter pavement has worn the factory-applied the early games, he stopped doing it at officers and others milling around the for student discount service was physically tiring for him and his black coating off the steel. the Santa Barbara game. The idea that. field. rider, Tommy Martin. Some of the parade watchers felt that the 63-21 score might have run a good Several years ago, Cody hit a South- This is CAP Week. Mike Anderson, Other activities during CAP Week west Conference cheerleader. As a president of the Student Association, has include placing of posters promoting result, he is not allowed to run at that declared it so, "in an effort to have each CAP and lists of participating merchants school now. and every Tech student become more around the campus. KTXT-TV will New York professor to address When Tech played Kansas earlier in familiar with the College Allowance present a program explaining CAP, and the season, Cody was not permitted to Program (CAP)." KTXT radio will conduct a interview run there. Their excuse was Cody might CAP is being established by the student today at 8 p.m. during which students damage their Astroturf or Tartan track. government and participated in by local may phone in questions concerning CAP. English departments students today Since some race tracks use Tartan for merchants who give Tech students a horses to race on, the excuse was not discount on merchandise upon presen- "CAP is a very young program with a concerned with teaching languages as Executive Secretary JohnHurt Fisher teaching of modern languages. widely accepted at Tech. Martin was tation of their IDs. great future ahead of it," said Sam diverse as American and Uzbek. of the Modern Language Association will He is making a four-day visit to Tech to informed prior to the game that Cody One of the week's events will be an Stennis, business manager of the Student discuss "The Vocation of Literature" at a observe the graduate program in English would not be permitted to run.