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Page 2- THE BATTALION -SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 25, 1942 STUDENT TRI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER TEXAS A. & M. COLLEGE The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the City of College Station, is published three times weekly, and issued Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Entered as second class matter at, the Post Office at College Station, Texas, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1870. Subscription rates $3 a school year. Advertising rates upon request. Represented nationally by National Advertising Service, Inc., at New York City, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Office, Room 122, Administration Building. Telephone 1-5444. 1941 Member 1942 Associated Collegiate Press E. M. Rosenthal Editor-in-chief D. C. Thurman Associate Editor Lee Rogers f. Associate Editor Ralph Criswell Advertising Manager Sports Staff Mike Haikin Sports Editor W. F. Oxford Assistant Sports Editor Mike Mann Senior Sports Assistant Chick Hurst Junior Sports Editor Russell Chatham Junior Sports Assistant Circulation Staff Gene Wilmeth Circulation Manager F. D. Asbury Junior Assistant Bill Huber, Joe Stalcup Circulation Assistants Cedric Landon Senior Assistant Photography Staff Jack Jones Staff Photographer Bob Crane, Ralph Stenzel Assistant Photographers Phil Crown Assistant Photographer Saturday’s Staff Keith Kirk Junior Managing Editor Brooks Gofer Junior Editor Ken Bresnen Jun Tom Vannoy W. A. Goforth unior Editor unior Editor Junior Editor . Assistant Advertising Manager Reporters Calvin Brumley, Arthur L. Cox, Russell Chatham, Bill Fox, Jack Keith, Tom Journeay, W. J. Hamilton, Nelson Kar- bach, Tom Leland, Doug Lancaster, Charles P. McKnight, Keith Kirk, Weinert Richardson, C. C. Scruggs, Henry H. Vollentine, Ed Kingery, Edmund Bard, Henry Tillet, Harold Jordon, Fred Pankay, John May, Lonnie Riley, Jack Hood. Aggie Spirit Aggie Exes and sons of the Lone Star State continue to report from the war zones of their activities and participation in the con flict. The latest communication to be receiv ed from the island fortress of Corregidor was news of the celebration of San Jacinto Day and also the fact that an Aggie alumni club is operating within the fort. The above is evidence of the fact that the spirit of Aggieland is rising in the face of the setbacks which the armed forces have received. A group of some thirty Ag gies, headed by their commander, General George F. Moore, have still that spirit which is famous of Aggieland throughout the world. The brotherhood of all graduates of A. & M. is banded together in a common cause—the defeat of the enemy. The celebration of San Jacinto Day on Corregidor was an extension of the Aggie spirit. It is not the same as the usual spirit, but signifies that the broadminded Aggie has reached out and enclosed the spirit of Texas as a state. All Aggieland should be justly proud of the part this group of Exes is playing in the war, and should strive to keep the standards of a great spirit at the highest peak. Cotton Pageant Eleventh in a series will be this year’s an nual Cotton Pageant under the direction of J. S. Mogford, professor of Agronomy at A. & M. The idea was conceived by Mogford of sponsoring such a show through the Agronomy society to raise funds to finance a world tour for worthy students in Agron omy. The trips have been highly successful .and have covered some of the largest cotton producing areas in the world. A trip was made one year to England and another to Norway and Sweden. Other countries visit ed have been Japan and Manchuko with .trips touching in France and Spain. Last year’s trip was originally sched uled to go to South America, a continent un visited by the tours, but it was impossible to make the trip. This year’s trip was plan ned for that country but because of the present conditions this is again impossible. The students to make the trip each year are selected by a series of examinations on subjects pertaining to Agronomy. Those students making the highest grade on these •exams are then eligible to make the tour. 'This year three will be selected. The last -exam has been given and the winners will be announced at the Cotton Pageant which will be held this year in Guion Hall. This year’s Cotton Pageant promises to be the largest and most successful ever to be staged as invitations have been set to around 160 duchesses. Last year around 125 duch esses were in the pageant and that was a record in itself but has been surpassed this year. An undertaking as worthy as this mer its the wholehearted support of the student body. Everything possible is being done to make this the best pageant ever produced and the corps should accept it as such. Man, Your Manners — By L Sherwood 11 The Groom and his attendants are just as much interested in what-to-wear at the wed ding as the bride-to-be and maids, but they don’t make so much fuss about it. What is to be worn is governed by the formality of the wedding, and the hour. Proper attire will add much to the happy occasion, and once in a while someone happens to say, “What a handsome bridegroom he made.” At a military wedding, during war time, the groom wears the regular uniform of the service, as do his attendants, if they are in the Army. At a formal evening wedding, clothes are formal, “tails” or tuxedo. At a formal morning wedding the groom and his attend- The World Turns On By Dr. R. W. Steen: From the American point of view the most interesting event of the past week was the bombing of Tokyo and other Japanese cities. The raid certainly excited the Japanese, and made many Americans feel much better about the whole situation. The American government has made no announcement about the raid, and Americans are beginning to be almost as curious as the Japanese as to where the planes came from. Best guess so far is that they took off from carriers near Japan and then made their way to bases in China. At least one is said to have landed in Russia, and tlie Japanese claim that others landed in occupied China. There is no way of knowing as yet just what damage was done. The Japs, in true Axis fashion, declare that only schools, churches, homes, and cultural centers were damaged. They also announce that funds are being made available to rebuild damaged factories. These factories doubtless caught fire from burning schools and churches. It would seem that the Axis powers would have learned by this time to locate their factories and railways at great distances from such military objectives as schools, hospitals, churches, and cultural centers. The amount of damage done is of minor importance when compared with other as- pects of the raid. It was of enormous psy- chological value. For the first time in twenty Cotton centuries war was brought home to Japan. The people must feel far less secure than they 0ne more week! In ah bull ses- COVERING caups distiacM WITH ||)TOM WNNOY “Oh, I see, one for quarts and one for pints!” h Jack Hood “Baokw&ah: An agitation resulting from aoens nation or occurrence.”—Webster Hop of April—exactly two months apart. (Yes, someone pointed out that it would hold true in College felt two weeks ago, and there will now be sions > tbe coming week-end is the Station almost any time of the the constant worry that more raiders will to P ic • • • Spirited scheming and year.) come to spread incendiary bombs^among the planning by Aggies will make next Since weather reporting has paper cities of the island. Just as important, is the fact that Amer ica learned positively what had only been suspected before. That is that the Japanese air force is spread very thin, and that almost none of it remains to defend the homeland. It is estimated that sixty bombers took part in the attack, but the Japanese claim to have shot down only nine of them. This is not a heavy loss when it is remembered that the attack was made in the day time, and that the attacking planes were over Japan for bolt Wednesday—and leave us just c ^ ass on a cold day with no 1 coat: more than two hours. Japanese announce- as speechless. ~ ' ment say that the planes were so low that T ... civilians in the streets could see the mark 1 y inquiries > we answer civilians in uie greets couia see tne marK that Cotton Ball ticket will mgs on the planes. This would indicate that en , 0 g ™ the Japanese either have little in the way “ le , """'"f “'TJ! of antiaircraft defense, or that they were g B dg. at a buck-fifty week-end one of been labeled “Q.T.” by the brass the best of the , hats . maybe our black gang will whole year. kee P °ur schedule of floods up-to- Lovelies, cuties, ^ a t e - and beauties will • • • be the big order Redblld of the day as hundreds of the This bit of classroom dial- meaner sex hit °£ ue was told for the truth—we the campus like don’t believe it. A professor was that lightning scolding a student for coming to this kind would doubtless call home many Japanese planes from fighting fronts in Burma and near Australia. Something to Read :By Dr. T. F. Mayo: buck-fifty taken compktely"t7rurprTse:'A few raidYof ^ “L^MMgelrTad! mission 35c, reserved 50c) ... It will be (in the Aggies view, any way) a show full of the “purttiest gurls” each of the various A. & M. clubs could pick. • • • Wanted—Gable But don’t feel bad if you’re not a Gable—it’s not required. Getting around and laying our hooks on anything we can, Back wash is privileged to offer to one lucky lad, a lovely date for the Cotton Pageant-Ball. Mrs. John son, who annually prespires (sweats, then) over the C. P.-B. arrangements, informs that one Jean Elaine Lawson has asked her to provide one Aggie for her date. In turn, Mrs. Johnson wants us to call for a dark-haired, six foot, handsome Senior with accessories (consisting of a convertible—rea sonably new—and a fat bankroll). Any takers? No? Then, read on. The young lady’s picture may be seen in room 300 of the Ag build ing. She is eighteen springs old, five feet-four inches high, 116 pounds sweet, with brown hair and grey eyes as weapons . . . and she is the daughter of W. J. Lawson, president of the Association of Former Students. In case you need a date, here she is . . . we’re not claiming to be an authority, but, glancing at the pic ture, she is cute . . . and forget the Gable-car-money angle. v Prof—I had a little brother few years ago who strolled out into the snow to play with his sled. He didn’t put on his coat, and later caught pneumonia and died. , Two minutes silence. Student—What happened to the sled? Number one distraction around the campus this week-end is the corps dance in Sbisa Hall tonight at 9 o’clock with Toppy Pearce and his Aggieland orchestra supply ing the music. It promises to be a gala evening for everyone in at tendance. The sultry siren of the screen who possesses the silky blonde shoulderlength tresses has risen | rapidly in the | ranks of the star s. That’s none other than [Veronica Lake, [who made such a Ihit in her first picture recently, “I Wanted Wings” and is [currently starred in “S U L L I - VAN’S TRAVELS” that will be playing at the Campus tomorrow and Monday. The midnight pre- vue tonight will start right after the corps dance ends at 12. The Sullivan of the title is Joel McCrea, known as John L. Sulli van, no relation to the famous I fighter, a fam- ]ous Hollywood iirector. In his new role as a [comedian, Joel iecides to go out n the world and see for himself ust how the mights of the oad live. In the "course of his wanderings he meets a beautiful actress, Veronica Lake, who is dis gusted with motion pictures and is going home, and together they go out to hunt for material for a serious drama. But Sullivan finds that people want to laugh and be happy—so he returns to Hollywood to resume making comedies, to do his bit towards making people laugh. “Sullivan’s Travels” is an hour and a half of downright good en- (See DISTRACTIONS, Page 4) Dial 4-1181 Box Office Opens at 1:00 P. M. LAST DAY “International Lady” with GEORGE BRENT ILLONA MASSEY Also Community Sing Cartoon — News PREVIEW TONIGHT AFTER DANCE SUNDAY - MONDAY jon VIRONICA McCREA-LAKE la RoromovoCi Also News Cartoon Short Bought with the Aggies’ Money The A. and M. Mothers’ Clubs are still send ing money to the College Library in order that the Aggies may have not only the books they need, but a fair number of those they want. If you would like to read some good new book that you don’t find in the Library, drop a request slip into the box in the en trance hall. Be sure to give (1) full infor mation about the book, including approxi mate date of publication, and (2) your own name and address, so that you may get first access to the book. Here are the books most recently pur chased by the Library with the boys’ money: Akatugawa, Ryunosuke, “Tales Grotesque . and Curious,” translated by Glenn Shaw. Allen, John E., “The Modern Newspaper; its Typography and Methods of News Presentation.” Allen, Roy M., “Photomicrography.” Beach, Joseph W., “American Fiction, 1920- 40.” Bellamann, Henry, “King’s Row.” Caldwell, Erskine, “All-out on the Road to Smolensk.” Collins, Henry H., “America’s Own Refu gees: Our 4,000,000 Homeless Migrants.” Fergusson, Erna, “Our Hawaii.” Guedalla, Philip, “Mr. Churchill.” Hauser, Ernest O., “Honorable Enemy.” Huxley, Aldous, “After Many a Summer Dies the Swan.” James, Will, “The American Cowboy.” Mclnnis, Edgar, “The War: Second Year.” Parran, Thomas and Vonderlehr, “Plain Words about Venereal Disease.” Rawlings, M. K., “Cross Creek.” Ray, Marie B., “Two Lifetimes in One.” Saint-Exupery, Antoine de, “Flight to Ar ras ...” Schuman, F. L., “Design for Power.” Steinbeck, John, “The Moon is Down.” Stolper, Gustav, “This Age of Fable ...” Thompson, Virginia, “Thailand, the new Siam.” Tomlinson, H. M., “The Wind is Rising.” Johnson, Melvin M. and Haven, Charles T., “Automatic arms; their history, devel opment and use.” Zeimer, Gregor A., “Education for Death . .” ants wear the conventional morning cos tume of cutaway coat, dark gray-striped trousers, white linen shirt, gray cravat, and patent leather shoes. Except that the bride groom’s boutonniere is a bit larger and more elaborate than those worn by the grooms men, their attire should be uniform. A reli able haberdasher will be able to advise you about current fashions in accessories. Southern men have adopted the custom of wearing white linen suits for formal occa sions during late spring and summer sea sons. At an informal morning wedding the men wear business suits, with a single flow er instead of a boutonniere. White shirts q.nd black shoes are necessary. Hair-Raiser Small talk of Wednesday was the thunder bolt which scimmed the Ag and Ad buildings, scaring the wits out of even the lion-heart ed. No one can be found who ac tually saw it strike—but there’s an interesting angle to it. The lo cal black population has a “weath er superstitution” which claims if it thunders on the 23rd of Febru ary, it will be stormy on the 23rd WHAT’S SHOWING AT GUION HALL Saturday — “Billy The Kid,” featuring Robert Tay lor. Monday — “The Bugle Sounds,” with Wallace Beery, Marjorie Main, and Lewis Stone. AT THE CAMPUS Saturday— “International Lady,” starring George Brent, Ilona Massey, and Basil Rathbone. Saturday prevue, Sunday, Monday—“Sullivan’s Trav els,” with Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake. Auto Accidents Continue to Mount Even During War Last year, when the need of human energy and natural re sources proved more desperately urgent than ever before, the American people proceeded to liquidate more of their number and to demolish more of their mechanical facilities than in any year since the introduction of the motor car, according to a new booklet entitled “The Wreckord” just issued by the Travelers In surance company. There were more than a million accidents during the year involv ing injury or death and several million others involving property damage only. Probably 1,000 auto mobiles a week were demolished beyond repair. “The nation, if it is to succeed in its victory program, simply cannot afford a continuation of this waste of life, of man-hours, of hospital space, of machinery and of morale,” the foreword states. “The record of death and injury is one that should leave every American with a sense of shame and should move every one of us to resolve that it shall never happen again.” Some of the increase in deaths and injuries can be laid at the door of drivers under! 18 years of age and older drivers with less than a year’s experience at the wheel, the analysis shows. Acci dents also increased somewhat out of proportion in the 18’ to 24 age group. Gasoline consumption and motor vehicle registration in creased last year, but not in as great proportion as did accidents. Pedestrian deaths and injuries actually dropped from the totals for 1940. Weighing all these fact ors, statistians find no explan ation for the abnormal record other than that drivers were more careless and reckless than ever before. The insurance company will dis tribute more than two million cop ies of the booklet this year in the interest of highway safety. Single copies or quantities are available through the company or any of its representatives. Rayon and Cotton Tropicals! SPORT SETS .98 4 Handsomely tailored of half rayon and half cotton—easy to wash! Short sleeve shirt that can be worn with or without a tie! Two handy button-flap pockets! Matching trousers with reverse pleats! Smart values at this low Penney price! fSsmsy# 4 9 tCNMttCO INC Aggie Economy Center Bryan, Texas Must Go 6 PAIRS OF BOOTS Spurs -- Boot Jack LOUPOT’S MOVIE GUION HALL SATURDAY 1:00 P.M. — 6:45 and 8:30 Taylor - - Donlevy “Billy the Kid” NEWS - - CARTOON - - COMEDY ■ ■II Coming Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday WALLACE BEERY IN THE BOGLE SOUHDS” f o A) »/! 4 it t * ♦ • , 3 1 I I * * ■■ >, » 1 l •n i