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L Page 4 OFFICIAL NOTICES Classified WANTED—Cornet or trumpet in ex cellent condition. Phone 2-1513. Practically new shirt and uniform for Jr. or Sr. officer in Air Corps, Army or A. & M. Cadet, color, forest green, size 44, also cap, size 7 3/8. Price $50.00, will sell leather belt with strap over shoulder for extra $5.00. Write Mrs. D. M. Mar tin, 120 E. Fifth St., Dallas, Texas. Will the person who found my billfold Wednesday, December 22, please return it to D-10 Walton, or drop into Postoffice (563). T. R. SESSUMS. Reward 25 per cent of contents. Announcements SENIOR RINGS: The January order cf senior rings has arrived and those stu dents who expect a ring in this ship ment may get it at the Registrar’s Of fice. H. I,. Heaton, Registrar. The A. & M. Pre-Medical Society will meet in room 32 Science Ha’I at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, for an im portant meeting. A program of interest to all is hointr "’•'-"ed and all members are urged to attend. Student Assistant Physics Instructor Recent developments that has created a temporary shortage in the Physics staff, brought to the front last week another versatile beaver of the 30§th C. T. D., name ly Mr. Howard E. Leap, Jr. Mr. Leap, who has been helping out with academic flights 13 and 15, began in his temporary posi tion as an assistant Physics in structor last Monday when the new squadron began its classes. A graduate of the University of Texas, he has an Aeronautical En gineers Degree which also includes four years of Physics and Chem istry. After graduation he went to work for the Glenn L. Martin Co. in Baltimore, Md. Here he worked as a liaision engineer on the B-26 bomber. After fourteen months he went to work for the National Research Division in Washington, D. C. Here he held the position of research associate in Army and Naval Ordance. Mr. Leap enlisted in the Army Air Force in Sept, of 1943 and received his orders to report to Sheppard Field, where he remain ed until his arrival at Texas A. & M. on Nov. 29. DECORATING COMMITTEE As time for the next Wing Ball draws closer and closer, we find the decorating committee now or ganized and preparing to do their best for the night of Jan. 22. Those who answered Lt. Logan H. Bagby’s call for gentlemen ex perience din the art of interior decorating, drawing, or architec ture are as follows: RUDOLPH I. HART, PHILLIP M. HOWELL and CLARENCE H. NELMS OF SQUADRON IV; DONALD A. LANDRY, GERALD S. MACKEY AND ROBERT B. STEWART OF SQUADRON V; AND L. V. BRE- NETTO OF SQUADRON I. SMART OPERATOR Tech. Sgt. Herman Sachnoff is the type of individual who thinks you can believe about half of what you hear. On the way to a bomb ing target in the Mediterranean theatre, this B-25 operator (radio) received a message—in the proper code of the day—to change course and attack a different objective. The message seemed proper enough, being correctly coded, but Sachnoff became suspicious. At that particular spot over Africa he had never been able to get strong signals from his baseband this message came in surprisingly clear. By using his radio compass the sergeant was able to determine that this message was coming from a direction ahead of his position, although his base was located in the rear. Realizing now that it was an enemy message, he radioed back to his base, warning them of the fake. The B-25’s pro ceeded to the original target. On the way home, the sergeant’s flight passed about 160 Allied fighters heading at 30,000 feet toward the false target. When these fighters reached the area to which the attempt had been made to lure the B-25’s, they found 45 Messerschmitts circling at 20,- 000 feet, waiting to ambush the B-25’s. The Allies dove on the MEs and destroyed thirty of them. Sergeant Sachnoff received the Distinguished Flying Cross for being the type of guy who doesn’t believe everything he hears. HOW FAR IS UP? WASHINGTON D. C.—Clipper pilots have been asked over and over again, “How far can you see at 25,000 feet?” Many passengers have claimed to see tremendous distances from high altitudes. One, at 20,000 feet over Brazil, insisted she could see Africa and was not fazed by the fact that Africa was 1,822 air miles from the mouth of the Amazon. So in order to have a scientific basis for their answers, the Clipper captains dug into re search files and came up with what they call a “Vision-range” formula —the range of vision is equal to the square root of the altitude multiplied by 1.225 miles. To make things simpler for the simp ler of us, they considerately com plied a table: from 1,000 feet you can see 39 miles; from 2,000 55 miles; from 3,000 feet, 62 miles; and so on up to 25,000 . . . then you see 194 miles. Squadron V Wins AH Ribbons Gloucester, ’tis true that we are in great danger; The greater therefore should our courage be. —Shakespeare. , ' / r Highest quality yarns, Extra strength at points of wear. Foot sizes actually knit to full measurements. Pacer Short lengths. It’s sport to choose a sockoutfit from these comfortable, wearable new styles, the famous Pacer Shorts in “Flying Colors.” Select from our scores of styles today. Available in Regulation colors . . . plain lisles ...6x3 ribs . . . crew socks or fine rayons. 450 to 600 mimoofp^som MO. mi OH f iTaldr op 6(0 “TWO CONVENIENT STORES” COLLEGE STATION BRYAN THE BATTALION TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 11, 1944 EDITOR Francis D. Wallace Managing Editors William A. Miller Richard K. Brome Feature Editors Hilary B. Mattingly Sports Editors Samuel S. Hauert Antnony Shemroske Music ‘ Editor Vincent Nonnemecher Calendar Editor Howard E. Leap Editorial Board Lt. W. F. Moist A/S F. D. Wallace A/S W. A. Miller A/S R. K. Brome Reporters A/S Sidney I. Greenberg A/S Ivan R. Meek A / S Harry Katzakian A/S Charles Miller A/S Jerome J- Kalk A/S Harry J. Owens A/S Robert J. Kerrigan Wing Tips Editorial. Oft SHOUT- WRITE— PHONE TO YOUR DATE WING DANCE JANUARY 22, 1944 SQUADRON I A/S ROBERT D. MATTESON, Chula Vista, Cal.: “The food sure ly isn’t GI. The discipline is not too easy, but not too tough. The instructors are swell people, and surely helpful.” A/S JACK MONTGOMERY, Bixby, Okla.: “Studies? Right now —whew! The physical education is surely a long-winded scheme. The teachers are okay.” A/S HAROLD W. PETRIE, Farewell, Texas: The 308th is def initely superior to other training detachments. The officers are fine gentlemen. The food good.” A/S DESMOND JOHNSON, Short Hills, N. J.: “A. & M. is better than any place the army has sent me yet. Capt. Hill is a typical Texas gentleman. The honor system is really a good deal.” A/S MELVIN HILLE, Mandan, N. D.: “Here I look forward to the meals, at Shepard Field I ate to exist.”. A/S LEONARD LILLESNE, Minneapolis, Minn.: “I’d like to go to school here as a civilian. It’s sure good not to have to wash the trays after mess.” A/S ROBERT VAN RACHEL, Pilla, la.; “The officers are real men.” A/S CARL BRONSTEIN, Hol lywood, Cal.: “The studies are tough, just as was expected, but they are going to be interesting, thanks to the instructors. They are human and patient people, which will make a big difference to me. The gig system? It sure ly beats the scrub brush on a bar racks floor.’* A/S WILLIAM CONOLEY, Sacramento, al.: “This is sure an improvement over basic. The de tachment, from what I’ve heard of other places is the best in the country. The studies seem rough right now, but the instructors are good, and they are cooperative. The tactical officers seem as eag er as the Beavers.” A/S DONALD H. DICKINSON, Tulsa, Okla.: “The only thing this place lacks is enough time to study.” A/S CECIL LARKIN, Arkansas City, Kans.: “The only thing this place lacks is coeds.” SQUADRON IH News of the day — By Messrs A. D. Montgomery and T. C. Cot trell ! Viewing the squadron from the back, (?) during P. E. as we short fellows do, it is looking pret ty good. Keep it up! * * * Mr. Randolf Williams lost his watch to a girl on the train while enroute to home during Christmas holidays. He finally found out her name and address; when she final ly replied his letter he found out •that it would cost him $8.50 to get the watch from the jewelers. She worked for the jewelers, too! * * * A/S Bouchard has finally found his heart throb in Houston. (PS. Are you coming to our Wing Ball, Miss Barbara Brunton?) A/S Robert Johnston is having his—Miss Lorraine Boston— to the Wing Ball. * * * To whom it may concern: The young lady seen with Aviation Students A. D. Montgomery and T. C. Cottrell, still signs her name as Mrs. A. D. Montgomery. Thank you. * * * Reporters plea: How’s about some good old fashion gossip for this column? SQUADRON IV The limelight of Squadron IV falls this week on Love. Our Mr. Lowell C. Curl receives a finely scented letter as the result of the Wing Ball. (Who lives at 1516 Wood Street, Dallas, Texas?) Cor respondence is being closely .fol lowed with the talented assistance of Mr. Harold D. Dale’s book en titled, “How to Woo, Win and Hold,” and another called, “Mod em Love Letters.”—shortly he will be a writing to old Doc Anthony with his problems. ‘Nuff said. * * * The brightest thing come across for a little ‘dope’ is the fact that the extremely bright p.j.’s of Messrs. Robert J. Clough, Walter Gregory, Charles Franklin and Walter Fensbein, which these gen tlemen wear is very—glarifying. Mr. Haule, who shares Gregory and Franklin’s room has been seen going to bed with sun glasses on the kill of glare produced by the two little rays of sunshine’. The donor of these loud pajamas are organizing the PB (Phi Beta Foe) for their distinguished few. * * * Doesn’t anything happen in your outfit? If so, let’s get it down— Ed. SQUADRON V Five weeks since—Mr. Edward Marvel continues his vigil for gum- chewers! * * * “Slide-rule” Mendrich, the per- fecto of the math class, cranks his slide-rule and turns out a hundred every time. * * * Academic flight 57 now operates by Dual ReMote Control—A la Mr. Lightstone, closely followed by Mr. Zlotnick. “Hats-off”—in Ramp D, please. A gig-lorious time was had by one. * >i" * Mr. Knost introduced a nice girl friend to Mr. Mattingly and Mr. Owens, now he can’t even get them to say ‘hello’ to him let alone get his girl friend back. Some people have all the luck. What a lucky break for ! * * * A/S Earl Christ, (Twinkle-toes), A/S Glen Lokke (I’M hep too) and A/S Donald Kluth, (Look-at-me) are doing some concentrated prac tice on the latest steps. Watch their slipstream at the next wing ball. * * * Cadet Nurses. Who knows Mr. J. W. Brown, Mr. Al Herbert, Mr. Forrest Mead and Mr. W. D. Payne. If you know them ask them to explain all about the Cadet Nurses in the Houston area. * * * A/S John McFarlin—Wing Ball elaborator de luxe. Got some more news ? * * * A/S Charles Miller—uses Elec tric Razor. What will happen if the electricity was shut off due to a short-circuit, or blown out fuse? On the contrary—No. * * * —AGGIE— (Continued trom Part 1) Owens and Marvin Brown respec tively. Solos were rendered by Burl Ervin and Watson Keeney. Watson’s contribution was “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” and Burl sang “My Ideal”. After the program the cadets and their dates walked over to the College Club in the Student Union Building for dancing and recrea tion. The following day the entire club was served a Sunday dinner by Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Brown, parents of Marvin Brown who is serving at the present as president of the organization. The club ate supper in Corsi cana before they presented an hour’s program, the last thirty minutes of which was broadcast over KAND. Most of these num bers were heavier classicals and patriotic semi-classicals. Dr. W. B. Davis, head of the Fish and Game Department, drove the cadets during the entire trip in his own bus. Marvin Brown, in behalf of the club wishes to ex press the sincere appreciation of all of the members for this service. TEN— (from page 1) Theater, Center, January 24; Ed- son Hotel, Beaumont, January 25; Anderson School, Orange, January 26; Stephen F. Austin Junior High School, Galveston, January 28, and San Jacinto High School here, January 31. Con You Spare Two Minutes? Today being Tuesday, we are about to get ready for another is sue of the paper. Just sit down and look over this issue. What do you think of it? How could you make it better. Well, this is the easiest question that anyone could ask, but it is also the easiest to do without too much effort. This being your paper and rep resenting the 308th College Train ing Detachment, you could make it a better paper if you could devote two minutes a day of your time. MESSTAGE TO STUDENTS As all of you fellows know the Wing Ball, which will be held a week from Saturday, is staged for your enjoyment and entertain ment. However, along with the pleasures coming from such an event you should all assume k>me of the responsibilities. Because most of the work for this event is accomplished by spec ial committees from the students and by the commissioned officers of this detachment the main job of all others attending will be to show our guests the best possible time. The girls, for the most part, who are attending, are guests of the detachment, and especially the students of this detachment. It is up to the students to do their part in helping to make this dance one of the best ever. All of us who are working on the Ball will need assistance in making our guests feel they are welcome. These girls are to be treated in the same manner as you would treat a guest in your own home. Any effort that can be made on There should be three re porters from each squadron. Each man can take his turn at turning in the news concerning his own squadron. There is nothing hard about taking off a minute or two and getting a buddy’s name, or the name of some new student who might be having something doing that would be of interest to the whole darn bunch of beavers. At the beginning of each Tues day, Thursday and Sunday at 8 o’clock in the evening you can turn your news bits to the editor, or to the reporters of each squadron. It won’t require you to type your notes, nor will it require any gram matical corrections. This will be taken care of in the proper de- your part to show them a better time is your part in making this an entertaining event for the girls. It will be your privilege and your responsibility to assume the role of host for that wheekend. This responsibility does not end with the dance, but is to be carried as long as the girls are here. Let’s have it be said of this dance that no girl lacked a good time because of any lack of at tention on the part of the detach ment. We want to see every girl dancing and every girl being en tertained for the full time she is here. partment. Then when your papers come out you will know that you had something to do with it. May be your ideas are what we are look ing for. There isn’t a man here who couldn’t do a good job if he really wanted it to. TWO MINUTES A DAY WILL HELP A LOT AND A REPRE SENTATION OF YOUR OWN SQUADRON IS WHAT YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN. * * # ANYONE DESIRING T O LEAVE INFORMATION FOR THE NEWSPAPER, PLEASE CONTACT MR. F. D. WALLACE, (Hart Hall, A-14.) More reporters are needed from all squadrons. Suggestions welcome. War Dept. Film To Be Shown Tuesday A United States War Depart ment film on “Desert Victory” is to be shown in Assembly Hall on Tuesday evening, January 11, 1944, at 8 p. m. This very interesting and educational film on how our Allies armies operate in the deserts of the world will be shown free of charge. All faculty members, their wives, and guests are invited to attend besides the standing invitation to all officers and enlisted personnel stationed on the campus. Hear Richard Crooks METROPOLITAN OPERA TENOR on Town Hall at GUION HALL Tickets Will Go on Sale at STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE at College THURSDAY, JANUARY 13th General Admission $1.00 Reserved Seat Adm. $2.00 JANUARY 20 8:00 P. M.