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THE BATTALION
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 3, 1946
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“Zinn the Veteran’s Friend” ...
Bennie Zinn has rightfully become known as “Zinn the
Veterans’ Friend”. His self-announcement last week that he
had been appointed the contact man for the ex-servicemen
in all affairs came as a surprise to many and as a disap
pointment to a few. The president designated Zinn as the
person to receive justifiable complaints and recommenda
tions from the Ex-servicemen’s Club and to make investiga
tions concerning these problems before the same are sub
mitted to him.
So far as arranging for the education of the returning
servicemen, Zinn has done a great job. His office is one that
does not keep the regular eight to five hours with one hour
off for lunch. If such were true, many students would still
be trying to get last fall’s equipment or books.
Earlier this year a few problems were submitted to
Zinn for assistance but little aid developed. This is prob
ably the sole reason some veterans were disappointed in
the president’s selection as the “investigating officer”. It
should be pointed out that until last Friday, Zinn had no
authority to investigate or bring before the faculty any
complaints or suggestions referred to him. His sole job,
which in itself, was and is a tremendous onfe, the proper clear
ing and equipping of veteran students under the G. I. Bill
of Rights. Now with the authority vested in him and with
the able assistance of Lucian Morgan and Taylor Wilkins,
both also Aggie-exes, satisfaction should result on the part
of both students and administration.
Decca Releases Latin America
Album Feature Jimmy Dorsey
Fourth of July . . .
Our Fourth of July fireworks this year will be as much
verbal as chemical. The end of OPA Sunday midnight has
produced more fireworks from consumers that were ever
fired in a whole season at Galveston. The Texas gubernator
ial election explodes roman candles every night. Recent ses
sions of the Ex-servicemen’s Club have been as pyrotechnic
as Operations Crossroads.
Sometimes the fireworks covers up what is really going
on. But on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, a group of colonial
statesmen adopted a charter which has never been repudiat
ed. Sometime tomorrow, between eating barbecued beef and
jumping out of the way of cannon crackers, re-read that
Declaration: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that
all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these
ate Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
That’s what we’re still fighting for. We frequently
differ among ourselves as to the literal application of these
principles. But so long as we all acknowledge the validity
of that Declaration, we will remain what our title calls us—
the United States of America.
by Ferd English
Some of the best of the popular
Latin American music of the past
few years has been gathered into
a really swell album under the
Decca lable. Featuring the sweet
swing stylings of maestro Jimmy
Dorsey, the smooth baritone of
Bob Eberly, and the tantalizing
soprano of Helen O’Connell, the
album offers the listener music
in the style that he likes, whether
it be swingy or sweet. Bob and
Helen split the chores with Bob
taking the slow choruses and Hel
en cutting out on the fast ones.
Included are “GREEN EYES,”
“THE BREEZE AND I,” “AMA-
POLA,” “MARIA ELENA,”
“YOURS,” “ALWAYS IN MY
HEART,” “BRAZIL,” and “AT
THE CROSSROADS.” The Helen
O’Connell fans had better get this
one, because she has given up
singing for a more important car
eer, that of motherhood. Bob
considers “The Breeze and I” to
be his best recording. Coming
from the man what knows, that
should be enough recommendation.
Another great set is the twelve
inch, two record ESQUIRE HOT
JAZZ ALBUM of 1946 AWARD
WINNERS. A purely instrument
al collection, the album features
such notables as Louis Arm
strong, trumpet; Charlie Shavers,
trumpet; Don Byas, Baritone sax;
Johnny Hodges, also sax; Jimmy
Hamilton, clarinet; Red Norvo,
vibes; and Chubby Jackson, bass.
The arrangement and direction
was done by Leonard Feather, as
sisted by the great American
nobleman of music, Duke Elling
ton. “GONE WITH THE WIND”
is far and away the best of the
group with its slow rhythm and
rides by every man in the band.
“SNAFU” is very near what the
title implies. It is a concoction of
musical noise that has been very
well arranged to produce a
swingy, dancable number with a
good steady beat in the rhythm
section. “LONG, LONG JOUR
NEY” and “THE ONE THAT GOT
AWAY” finish out.the four sides
of very good swing music. This
album is a must for all lovers of
fine jazz music.
The T. Dorsey clan has record
ed two of those old songs that are
always threatening to jump back
up on the hit parade, “I DON’T
KNOW WHY (I Love You Like I
Do”, and “REMEMBER ME.”
Both of the numbers are the type
that satisfy either the dancer or
the listener. “I Don’t Know Why”
offers some very good music from
both the sax and trumpet sections,
and Tommy’s trombone is shown
to good advantage on both sides.
The two songs are warbeled by the
very capable Stuart Foster.
BY THE WAY
Editor: Now just what can you do?
PENNY’S SERENADE
By W. L. Penberthy
The longer I live the more I am
impressed with the great value of
friends. In my opinion a large
percentage of the real pleasure
we get out of life is in having and
enjoying our association with
friends. The first thing we do in
sorrow or trouble is to turn to our
friends and they can surely be a
source of a great deal of comfort
and help. I have heard any num
ber of grief stricken people say,
“I just didn’t think I had ho many
friends.” Friends have to be made
TWO LEADERS VISIT
EXTENSION SERVICE
Visitors at the June conference
of the Texas A. & M. College Ex
tension Service home demonstra
tion staff were Grace D. Buzzell,
Director of the Texas League for
Planned Parenthood, Houston, and
Mrs. Elva S. Bohannon, electrifi
cation specialist for the Rur
al Electrification Administration,
Washington, D. C.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Where Do We Go From Here? . . .
The past week has seen the answer to two of the recon
version or emergency problems here at Aggieland. The Ex-
servicemen’s Club was told of the housing plan for the com
ing semesters and the instructors were told of the raise
in pay effective September 1.
These were probably the two largest problems confront
ing the students and faculty. The housing plan is one of
great study to determine just what the capacity of the col
lege is and just how far the college can go before cramping
ones education. Denying married veterans a place to live
with their families while completing their education or re
quired work for degree would, in most cases, put an end to
their college education, or turn them away to other schools
of lower preference. Setting the limit of single students too
low and denying entrance to new high school graduates
and returning veterans would certainly • have marred the
standing and reputation of the college. The plan should
prove successful under the existing conditions which are
emergency conditions no matter what the national legisla
tors have to say about it.
There are still a few questions to be answered by per
sons concerned. The mess hall cafeteria utilized by veterans
in Sbisa Hall is under heavy fire, with a committee report
still pending. Disturbance has been caused in the trailer
village over the planned raise of rent. The new amount has
not been set and every effort is being made to keep it as
low as possible. So far it has not been explained why the
cost of instructor hours of flying at Easterwood should
differ from those at neighboring air fields. The College
Hospital is still under fire by a few students.
Something to consider and even plan for is the initia
tion of a plea for another raise in the allowance under the
G. I. Bill of Rights. Even now few students here at A. & M.
are meeting expenses for which the sums are allotted. Ev
ery effort is being made by civic organizations to prevent
rise in prices now that the OPA has passed over the hill, but
already in Texas new price tags have appeared. Should no
action be approved by the senate, get ready to dig into the
reserve or join with other students throughout the nation
to ask for another hike.
Where do we go from here? We all agree that there is
always room for improvement. Neither the student body, as
a whole or in separate groups or organizations, nor the
faculty feel that the other is waging a private war against
themselves. Quite a bit of disturbance was caused over the
two main issues settled this past week. Under the newly
planned channel of complaint and suggestions things should
be settled more smoothly. There is still need for the Student
Council.
One definite thing has been pointed out. Every effort
should be made to air our dirty linen here in the Brazos
bottoms and not all over the state. Only as a last recourse
should we call for outside help or investigation. Students
have a contact with the Association of Former Students
through the board of directors, as the officers of the senior
class, the president of the junior class and the elected of
ficers of the Ex-servicemen’s Club are members of this
board.
A stimulant has been given. Two problems have been
solved to the best possible decision. Others can be also
Where do we go from here?
STUDENT CENTER SHOULD
BE “AGGIE HALL OF FAME”
Editor of the Battalion:
This letter is in response to your
appeal for suggestions as to what
should go into the new student
center.
It is my desire and devout wish
to see a picture of each Aggie
who died in World War II placed
in the Student Recreational
Building. This can be done if
enough wall space is allocated for
such a purpose. Why not estab
lish what may be called “The
Aggie Hall of Fame.” Each pic
ture would be 8” by 13” and be
placed in like frames. Beneath
each picture would be information
relating the Aggie’s name, former
Aggie outfit, date entered the
service, his service unit and rank,
when, where, and how killed and
any other remarks deemed neces
sary.
When the time comes to unveil
the pictures the nearest relatives
of those killed should be invited
to be present.
I think the whole plan will be a
great tribute to the honor and re
spect which we owe those who will
never be with us again. “The Ag
gie Hall of Fame” will be a means
of inspiration to all future Ag
gies for years to come.
Of course many questions may
arise as to who will do all the'
necessary work, etc. Before we
expound on that let us see if the
suggestion will be readily accept
able by everyone.
Sam S. Williams, Jr.
BATT EDITOR ACCUSED
OF FAVORING MARRIED VETS
Editor of the Battalion:
A few issues back, the Battal
ion ran an editorial which gave
reference to one of our Senators.
It criticized his constant refer
ence to “I” in his stand against
the„ O.P.A. It was pointed out
that the above mentioned Senator
was an elected representative of
the people, and his actions should
reflect the wishes of the majority
of his constituents regardless of
his personal feelings.
Now—correct me if I am wrong
—isn’t the position of the editor
of the Battalion an elected one?
isn’t the Battalion a student pub
lication, whose chief purpose is
to express the students’ thoughts?
And don’t you believe that our
present editor has stepped out of
line in so obviously taking sides
on all questions arising between
married and single men?
Turning to the editorial column
we find “The Battalion (meaning
the editor, no doubt) does not
share the concern of many veter
ans over the three-in-a-room plan.”
It seems that the Battalion
should start sharing the concern
of “many veterans,” or any other
group of students that represent
such a majority.
Signed:
Albert F. Burnett
“45”
is elected—one from the corps and
one from the vets. However, the
chief purpose of the paper is to
serve the college and College Sta
tion—see the masthead on this
page—with news and views, and
express the thoughts of the stu
dents through this column and
guest editorials. As far as tak
ing sides on all isses between
single and married students, so
far as we know there has only
been one, and apparently the vets
feel the same way that the Batt
stated for last Friday night the
issue was killed. The Batt can
not fall into the hands of the ma
jority of students. The life and
reputation of A. & M. still cen
ters around the corps and will
rest there when there are no vets
of the last war in school. The
Batt will in every way try to call
spades spades, and rights rights.
—Ed.)
New Street Names Urged
For Avenues on Campus
“PROFESSORS LAST” WAS
LEACOCK ADVICE
Editor Battalion:
“If I were founding a university
—and I say this in all seriousness
—I would found first a smoking
room; then a dormitory. Students
must live together in a rational
and comfortable way. They must
eat in a big hall) with, oak beams
across the ceiling' and stained glass
in the windows and a shield or tab
let here and there upon the wall,
to remind them of the men who
went before them. Then, after the
dormitories, when I had a little
money in hand, I would establish
a decent reading room and a li
brary. After that, if I still had
some money I couldn’t use, I would
get some text books and hire a
professor.”
Stephen Leacock in Harper’s
(Sent in by Anonymous Aggie).
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Thursday, July 4
5:00 P. M. Ex-Servicemens
club Bar-B-Q at American Legion
hall in Bryan. Free buses from
Sbisa 4:45, 5:00; Bryan Court
House at 4:45.
Friday, July 5 -
7:30 P. M. J. Frank Dobie will
address students at Guion hall.
Topic will be Education. Every
one invited.
Saturday, July 6
1:00-5:00 P. M. Registration of
students for coming semester at
Sbisa.
Monday, July 8
7:30 P. M. Discussion Group will
meet in “Y” chapel. Topic will
be “Education.”
7:30 Wives Style Group at home
of Mrs. Claude Mitchell. Trans
portation from Sbisa at 7:00 and
7:15.
Tuesday, July 9
7:00 P. M. meeting of Architec-
How many campus streets can
you name? Just one, if you’re
like most of us—Military Walk.
But believe it or not, every
street on the campus does have a
name. The trouble is that there
is no relation between the name
of the street and its location. It’s
easier to say “the street that runs
in front of Guion Hall” than it is
to find out what the street is sup
posed to be called.
To end this state of affairs, and
to make it easier to direct visitors
and fish about the campus, the
Battalion is suggesting a renam
ing of most of the streets in our
4,000 acres. Here’s how it might
be done:
Let’s call our main drag by the
title “Agricultural Avenue.” That
would probably be usually spoken
of as Aggie Avenue—and what
better name for the street that
starts at North Gate, goes by
Sbisa, Prexy’s Triangle, Bellinger
Circle (the Y) and so out to South
Gate ?
Military Walk, of course, would
keep its traditionally proud name.
But the street that runs from Li
brary Square past the Experiment
Station, and Georges, around a
jog and out to the South Side
could be called Experiment Ave
nue, and the parallel street one
block below it by the Extension
Service Building, could be Exten
sion Avenue. There are two easy
names to remember and locate!
The street on which Guion Hall
fronts could be Guion Street.
Going back to Prexy’s Triangle,
the street that goes off perpen
dicularly past the M. E. Shops,
the Aero, Chem and Petroleum
Engineering buildings, could be
Engineers Road. Or Mechanical
Road, if you prefer, which would
make that intersection near Sbisa
the corner of Agricultural and
Mechanical Streets!
On either side of the Library
we would have Farmers Road and
Ranchers Road, the former going
between the Ag building and the
Veterinary School, the latter past
the AH pavilion and the Animal
Industries Building. The cross
streets there are rather undisting
uished, and could be numbered
First, Second and Third streets.
(Third would be alongside the Ad
ministration Building.
Our main entrances are unof
ficially known now as East Drive
and West Drive, and those are
good descriptive names. East
Drive comes from Highway 6 up
to the steps of the Ad building;
the circular sweeps from the di
vision point there could be North
East and South East drives. West
Drive runs from the Railroad sta
tion to the main flagpole; its cir
cular flanks could be North West
and South West Drives. Behind
the hospital and through the dorm
itory area runs what we might call
Infirmary Street.
From George’s past Kyle Field
to the Millican Highway goes a
tree-shaded avenue we could call
Stadium Street.
There are a few streets still left
over, but you get the idea. What
do you think letter writers?
and I know of no better recipe
than the advice given to Andrew
Jackson by his mother which fol
lows:
“Andrew, if I should not see you
again I wish you to remember and
treasure up some things I have
already said to you: In this world
you will have to make your own
way. To do that you must have
friends. You can
make friends by
being honest, and
you can keep
them b y being
1 steadfast. You
* must keep in
mind that friends
worth having will
in the long run
expect as much
from you as they
give to you. To
^4 ^ forget an obliga-
<X* tion or be un-
grateful for a
kindness is a base
Penny crime. Not mere
ly a fault or a sin, but an actual
crime. Men guilty of it sooner
or later must suffer the penalty.
In personal conduct be always po
lite but never obsequious. None
will respect you more than you
respect yourself. Avoid quarrels
as long as you can without yield
ing to imposition. But sustain
your manhood always. Never
bring a suit in law for assault
and battery or for defamation.
The law affords no remedy for
such outrages that can satisfy
the feeling of a, true man. Never
wound the feelings of others.
Never brook wanton outrage upon
your own feelings. If you ever
have to vindicate your feelings or
defend your honor, do it calmly.
If angry at first, wait till your
wrath cools before you proceed.”
Friday and Saturday the Cam
pus has a double feature on the
docket. “SHOCK”, a psychological
thriller and “LIFE WITH BLON-
DIE”, starring Arthur Lake and
Penny Singleton. The trials and
tribulations of a scatterbrained
husband are again the main theme
of the show, as in all of the other
“Blondie” pictures. Sunday and
Monday “GILDA”, starring Rita
Hayworth is on the screen. Glenn
Ford has the roll of a fellow that
slaps ’em around and makes ’em
like it.
The Palace is featuring the tech
nicolor production “SMOKEY”,
starring Fred MacMurray, Ann
Baxter, and The Singing Trouba-
dor, Burl Ives. The stbry is good
and the scenes are very suitable
to color filming. This movie is the
best one in the vicinity this week
end.
At Guion there will be a twin
bill starting Friday and ending
Saturday. “BEWSTER’S MIL
LIONS” starring Dennis O’Keefe
and Helen Walker is a pretty fair
who-done-it. It’s the same old girl
in trouble, boy in time plot that
gramma saw in the mellerdrammys.
The second feature is a war docu
mentary “BURMA VICTORY”,
showing the home folks how the
boys won the war in Burma. Sun
day and Monday “MY REPUTA
TION” starring Barbara Stanwyck
and Georere Brent. Considering that
the show has two top flight stars
in it, the thing is a definite flop.
Firemen Trained
By A. & M. Extension
Get Crowd’s 0. K.
Texas citizens, by and large,
take little note of the large-scale
operations of the Texas A. & M.
College Industrial Extension Serv
ice, which makes its itinerant in
structors, who move from place to
place teaching better methods of
doing things, a hard-working but
unsung corps.
But last week one of them, Paul
Williams, got a bit of satisfaction
as he mingled with the usual crowd
of spectators viewing a Saturday
night fire at Iowa Park. Wil
liams’ grin got bigger and bigger
as he listened to the crowd com
ment vociferously on the improve
ment in the technique of the fire
men combating the flames, for
he had been instructing them in
new fire-fighting methods for a
week.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
R. L. BROWN, Pastor
College Station, Texas
9:45 Sunday School
10:45 Morning Worship Service
6:15 Training Union
7:15 Evening Worship Service
Classes and unions for Ex-Servicemen and their wives
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TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY
“DANGER SIGNAL”
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