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sPN9V 1 Many kinds and sizes of locks and Bike stores offer ad Is your b By Sylvia Wise You might be the best friend a Dicycie imei ever naa. According to several sources, 469 bikes, valued at $39,425, reported stolen in Richland County last year were largely the result of inadequate precautions by the owners. These inadequate precautions range from leaving bikes unchained to lack of proof ol ownersfiip if the bike is stolen. Those owners anxious to protect their bicycles are often faced with an array of locks, chains, cables and devices to choose from and conflicting reports on the ef* fectiveness of each. The most popular form of protection against theft is the ciiain, followed closely by the cable. Both are draped through the tires and locked with a simple key lock or combination lock. Which i j # * - wouid ion a uuei me DestY Mickey Miller of the Raleigh Bicycle Center of Columbia suggests the cable to her customers because she thinks it is harder to cut. Bruce Schultze of the Cyclist advises the chain for the same reason. Both emphasized the importance of finding a good lock. Locks can't be discussed without mentioning the Rolls Royce of locks, the new Citadel. This device sells for approximately $25 and is strong enough to deter the most persistent thief. Its use involves removing the front tire and locking the u-shaped device to the rear tire and an adjacent bicycle stand. If the bike doesn't have a quick No word yet on Med School USC is still waiting for a decisior ^ on the accreditation of its medical school, according to Sig Huitt public information director. The USC Medical School was one of the schools considered by the accrediting bodies, Americar Medical Association and Americar Association of Medical Colleges, when they met last Tuesday in Chicago. Accreditation for the medical school may have some restrictions, such as class size, according tc members of the medical school faculty reportedly in contact with acquaintances in Chicago. wfrBm/j yMr&m tfr iWn ^W^JI j# HHHH chains are available to protect bicycl vice ncycle thiel release front tire, though, the bike I owner must remove the tire with a i wrench or pliers each time he locks ; the bike. Another problem is that a , tree or telephone pole can't be used i as an anchor for the bicycle s because of the narrow frame of the i lock. Thieves seem to become as i sophisticated as the locks they are . confronted with, improve. Keeping a record of the serial number is the only way an owner , can prove the bike is indeed his. i Of the 44 bikes reported stolen on ; campus in a six-month period last year, not one owner had recorded the serial number. The city police department has an auction once a year to dispose of recovered stolen goods not positively identified by their owners. There are several other ways ownership can be established. Every bike has to be registered with the city police. In addition, campus police provides a registration service free of charge to help identify the bike. It's also a good idea to keep the sales slip since most shops record the brand, style, color and any i other important features. Bicycle shops usually keep fairly thorough records of sales and may be used as a reference if you have lost the i record of the serial number and sale. Those who work in bicycle shops recommend leaving a description ot a stolen bike in as many shops as possible since most of them deal with second hand bikes and ocThe GAMECOCK is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published twice weekly, on Monday and Thursday during the fall and >K> >u? ?>tu unu wwKiy on Thursday during both summer terms wtth the exceptions of four times in August and I on University of S.C. holidays and | examination periods. t t Opinions expressed in The Gamecock are tttose of the editors and not those of the i University of South Carolina. I The University of South Carolina is an 1 equal opportunity institution. I Change of address forms, subscription requests and other correspondence should I be sent to The Gamecock, Drawer A, USC Columbia, tnot. Subscription rotes arc %% per i?m?sT?r end 13 for the summer * sessions. 1 Second class postage pafcf at Columbia, 1 s.c. ** kV ~ Photo by Bill Miller es from would-be thieves. F-proof? casionally are offered stolen ones. If they are strongly suspicious of the merchandise, they may call the police. However, some of them are sensitive to possible slander suits unless they have strong evidence that the bike is stolen. A description of the stolen bicycle will help them identify it. If all else fails, an insurance company established to deal with the epidemic of stolen bikes can help the owner recover some of his loss. Although many people are UOVmd by homeowner's insurance, most of these policies have a $50 or $100 deductible which would not cover the cost of replacing a medium-priced bicycle. Wr whw u wv JPj^ J^tlM fe !i?fl Store Ho - Ha # ** Concert < will comi internal!' By Linda S. Funaiole The USC Concert Choir leaves Mo International Bela Bartok Choral C Hungary. "This is the first time any Americ; to compete in Hungary," Dr. Arpat and director of choral, said. More than 50 choruses from three choirs from the Phillipine Islands Bulgaria, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Czechoslovakia and Asia, Darazs ; "The major idea of the concert i i ?) i : j ti.. i _i i cnurai music, uc saiu. ric auueu pulsory numbers and three numbe "The uniqueness of the program i two USC music faculty members? Handel," Darazs said. Also planned is a special July 4 i remember the 200 years of progrei States," Darazs said. He added the the first time in Debrecen on July 5 the competition. The 57 members of the choir, alo agent, will also have an opportune flprmnnv Sabhliroh anrl Vionna V-%/- U11U ? 1VIIIIU, The trip was financed through in donations and by students doing odd concert to thank those who helpe< performed at 8 p.m. Friday in Fraze "The trip will be a wonderful lea are going to further their musical other people's cultures through Darazs said. Naui* m -m >? ? wv mr Fifty short courses, open to students and the public, are being offered by the Division of Continuing Education throughout the summer. Courses include English Grammar and Composition, Batik nnH Tip-Hvo CimAv.,.:-, _. . , - , . 1 M j'. 1 1.. I' \ iREWIDE S , FRI., & SAT. JUNE 24, 11 AA _ I .UUOF L ALBUMS "RACK S AP NOT INCLUDE CUT-C t OR OVERSTOCK m"J SELECTIONS) 933 Main Stree Behind the Capito urs Weekdays 10 a choir | pete onally mday to participate in the Seventh ompetition July 5-10 in Debrecen, an choir has been officially invited i Darazs, USC professor of music continents will compete, including i, Poland, Yugoslavia, Rumania, Germany, France, Holland, Italy, >aid. s the presentation of 20th century that every choir will sing comts it has selected. is we will be performing works by Drs. Gordan Goodwin and Darrell mini-celebration in Budapest, "to ;s and development of the United ! American flag will be raised for , during the opening ceremonies of ng with Darazs and a local travel - ^ ? ? - ty iu visit sucn cmes as ^oiogne, Austria and Budapest. dividual contributions, unsolicited jobs, Darazs said. He added that a i make the trip a reality will be :r Hall of McMaster College. rning experience. Choir members understandings and knowledge of music and personal meetings," Bri*f Leadership, Disco Jazz, Tips for Hniico Rnvorc onH nthorc iiuuuv u y VI o UI1U u. Tuition and starting dates vary with each course, and formal admission to the university is not necessary to enroll. For more information, call the USC Division of Continuing Education at 7772589.