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needed" Streets Something still needs to be done, but depressing the street and adding two lanes is not the answer. At present approximately 9,000 cars daily pass along the two block area. If the intersection at Pendleton and Pickens is straightened and lanes added, more cars will be tempted to take the route. Once the widened two-block area ends at Green Street the cars will be forced to either jockey into a center lane for the two-lane, downhill trip to Blossom or the cars will turn onto Green. The student committee appointed to study the problem have come up with a list of six proposals which will be handed to the Highway Department for study. The most feasible program is to "'close Green Street and widen Pickens to three lanes, with use of lane directional control, as well as the proposed pedestrian crosswalk." This plan is practical and will solve the pedestrian traffic conflicts, allow traffic to move smoothly and it would close Green. BELL CAMP IS OPEN I R.G. BELL CAMP is the University's Outdoor Recreational Facility. Swimming, nature trails, ping pong, putt putt, picnicing, archery, volleyball, badminton, canoeing, fishing, basketball and much more may be found at the Camp. The Camp is Open 10:00a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with life guards on duty from 12:00to6:00 week days and 11:00 to 7:00 weekends. A Bus Service has been established for summer operation. Weekdays at 1:00 and 3:00 from Russell House and returning at 2:30 and 5:00. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 788-3252. BAGGIES - - Brittons Offers A Large Selection Of Baggies With 2%" Cuff In Solids & Stripes. N BRIT TONS At this point it appears that everything is up to Brunton and the Highway Department. Brunton wants Green closed and has appeared before City Council on at least three occasions requesting such action. But Brunton also thinks that the widening of Pickens is a good Idea. "The plan makes sense to me," Brunton said. "You can't forget that there have been five years of study by the University, the City and the Highway Department. You can't disregard this. "There are more highway projects that need funding and we were pleased when money was budgeted for this project. It would be a travesty if the plans were set aside," Brunton said. Student Body President David Spinazzolo has vowed * 4eep up the fight to get one of the student plans accepted. "This ning was handled the way a lot of things are handled, without con sideration of the alternatives. A four lane highway has the potential to divide this campus in half. "I don't understand why they think the four lane plan is the only way," Spinazzolo said. The Highway Department holds most of the cards and they can simply wait out the storm and build according to their plans when Pickens is no longer an issue. But it would be a simple matter for students to completely close down both Pickens and Green -- legally -- by simply keeping pedestrians In the crosswalks the entire day. What action will be taken is still up in the air and probably will be after the next hearing between Brunton, the Highway Department and the student Committee, but the committee has come up with some sound recommendations. I hope they are not ignored. Help Wanted * .. Apply Across from G m-c USC ROUNDHOUSE Ganecock We Have Them In For You 2,000 PA] BELL BOTTO NAVY BELL BOTTOMS IN DENIMS Stripes -Corduroy - All Colors - All -9m HIP HUGGERS 4: ILANDLUBBER BRAND - ALL '1 PEA-NUTS BELL B( ALL COLORS AND SI2 S* ARMY KHAKI TROUSERS . ............... *. SIRiTs - WALLACE BERRY -STR IPl I*BOYS FATIGUE TROUSERS & JACK ETS ARMY-NAVY SURPLU5 THE YELLOW FRONT ST 13'6 iAAeSSEanY ST. Letters policy We print all letters we receive. The only thing we ask is that the writer include his name, signature and address (this is in case of verification purposes). Please try to typc the letter on a 65-space line. The letter should be double-spaced. To write to the Gamecock: The Gamecock Letters to the editor Drawer "A" USC Across from USC ROUNDHOUSE Stock [R 'MS - Whites Sizes )TTOMS ES Jii STORE Ph. AL.464A