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Page 2 THE BATTALION THURSDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 26, 1946 That’s the Aggie Theme . . . We always knew that T. u. jealously admired the cheer ing section of the Aggie Corps and its unwavering support of the Aggie football team. The Aggies have always lived up to their title of the “Twelfth Man“—even during the war years when enrollment was abysmally low. But we never imagined that the Daily Texan would call their own student body a “twelfth man”. This unbelievable statement appeared in last Sunday’s Texan in an editorial praising Teasippers for their “noise and hubba hubba” at the Missouri game at Memorial Stadium. The Battalion’s information service, Austin bureau, re ports the denizens of the forty acres were up to their usual tricks of sitting contentedly at all times except during flashy runs and ringing cowbells at intervals, with approx imately 25% of the student body following acrobatic “cheer leaders”. If Texas students have forgotten in one short year what real support of a team is, what a real “Twelfth Man” is, they will have ample opportunity to reflect as they observe their feeble “cheers” drowned out by the flood cascading from the throats of thousands of Aggie supporters Thanksgiving Day. Vets’ New Constitution ... The new constitution for ex-servicemen at A. & M., submitted by Darrel Manley and his committee this week, is a step in the right direction for A. & M.’s largest club. This group, which has grown in a few short semesters from a couple of dozen to more than 7,000, has suffered bad ly from growing pains in the past. Now at its peak, the as sociation should be one of the most important organizations the campus has ever known, and under the new constitu tion this goal may well be reached. Political bickering, which marred many sessions of the old Ex-Servicemen’s club, should be effectively barred by the provision that business can be transacted only by 51% of the registered members (those who have paid dues). Is sues that are important enough to bring out that proportion of members can be discussed and acted upon, with assur ance that any action taken is representative of a large group of veterans. Issues that are not important—or which do not seem important to a majority of the club—may be dis cussed, but no stand can be taken. Social and educational activities, however, will be en couraged. It is expected that every regular meeting will have some entertainment feature. Dues are set—in the by-laws—at a nominal figure. Yet even those who do not pay dues have the right to vote in campus-wide elections, such as the election of officers and ratification of the constitution scheduled for September 7. And they are certainly welcome at all such social functions as dances, entertainments, etc., though the dues-paying members may get in more cheaply. Even the new name—A. & M. Veteran Student Asso ciation—is an improvement. Not only is it easier to say than “Ex-Servicemen’s Club, of A. & M.”, but it indicates a broader purpose. The next problem is- getting officers of a high quality. The official positions in the association are no sinecures. They call for much work, headache, and selfless application. But it is hoped that leaders among the veterans will step forth, and file for those offices. Some good men have served in the past; more are needed now. The deadline for filing is 1:30 p.m., Monday, September 30. Here’s to a great year for the A. & M. Veteran Student Association! Proposed New Constitution for Veteran Students’Association This Week By CHARLIE MURRAY POUND: Prof A1 Nelson, of the History department, with nothing to say! A prof, holding class across the hall from a his tory section became tired of so many students asking him to re peat his last statement due to the din in the nearby room. So this wise prof stepped across the hall, closed the door, and returned to his duties, leaving Prof Nelson to speak ONLY to his class! About the seniors: Bill McCor mick was elected president of his class; Clyde Cecil, vice-president. Secretary is Art Haws, and Bob Huston will handle class finances. OUR FRESHMEN—One lowly first-year cadet, too confused with the hullabaloo of his first few weeks at A. & M., introduced him self with, “Fish Electrical Engi neering’s my name.” Buck up fish, there’ll be better days . . . The library was functioning as usual the other day, with occu pants enveloped in study or in the arms of Morpheus. Resound ing through the corridors of learn ing came the battle cry, “BEAT Texas Tech!” . . . LOUPOT again making sign-painting a pleasure with his weekly prizes. Fish, bet ter start now dreaming up ideas for the TU game—$25 is involved. “The Case of the Drunken Cat” or how to be a vet in one easy lesson is the policy of E. L. Am- merman and Ed Gray of “C” Troop. A fellow cadet returned from his Mexican border home town with a case of “tequila”, so the practicing veterinarians dis covered that two full syringes are enough to capsize a cat. SAN ANTONE or bust! And don’t forget the big post-game dance at the Gunter Hotel’s Rose Room. Not only one band but (TWO bands—Bobby Geisler and the Aggieland Orchstras to play in unison : . . Speaking of the Aggieland Orchestra, familiar fa ces may be seen in the band now adays. Notice the sax section and you will see Don Hackney, Jack McGregor again on a “slush pump”, and Papa Pete Mayes taking the trumpet lead. And there’s always the excuse, “No Books”, when you flunk your first quiz . . . Plans of the famous Aggie Band to perform in script, on the football field instead of the usual block letters. A novelty in between-half formations, the A. & M. Band will be the only South west Conference musical group to undertake this task . . . ORCHIDS to Col. Adams and his followers for the excellent showing on the field at the North Texas game. A nice bit of counter-marching, too . . . THORNS to the band seniors who wore boots in the formation. Hereafter, please re frain from this practice, because other bandsmen work hard to make the mid-game performances successful . . . You’ll be proud of the Aggie Band en masse at the Texas Tech game this Saturday. SOPHS ELECT — George Ed wards was elected president of the Class of ’49, with Gerald Stewart as vice-president, and Ralph Daniel will serve as secre tary-treasurer . . . NATHANIEL LEATHERWOOD was chosen president of the junior class; vibe- president is Jack Adams, and Marvin Jones is serving as secre tary-treasurer. AVMA HEARS HOHN Caesar “Dutch” Hohn of the Ex tension Service told the AVMA at its meeting Tuesday evening that the prime requisite of the Veteri narian in the eyes of the public is cleanliness, neatness, self-con fidence, coui'tesy, and considera tion for the public. The Battalion Office, Room 5, Administration Building, Telephone 4-5444, Texas A. & M. College. The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the City of College Station, is published weekly and circulated on Thursday. Member Plssooded GpUe&iate Press Entered as second-class matter at Post Office at College Station, Texas, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1870. Subscription rate $4.00 per school year. Advertising rates on request. Represented nationally by National Advertising Service, Inc., at New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. ALLEN SELF - Co-Editor VICK LINDLEY Acting Co-Editor CHAS. E. MURRAY, DAVID M. SELIGMAN : —Associate Editors U. V. JOHNSTON - Sports Editor PAUL MARTIN Assistant Sports Editor WENDELL McCLURE l Advertising Manager WALLACE J. BENNETT Annex Editor FRED ENGLISH, L. R. SCHALIT Reporter* A new and greatly revised con stitution for the association of veterans at A. & M. Gollege will be voted upon by campus ex-serv icemen on October 7. Experience during the past three semesters has been written into the new constitution, drawn up by a committee headed by Darrel Man- ley and including Gene Howard, Bob Polsen, Joe Coolidge and Le Roy Hendrick. The document was given its first public reading at the regular meeting of the club this Monday. Those present were formied into a committee of the whole, and after making minor amendments, they voted to place the constitution be fore all veterans in the forthcom ing election. The text of the proposed Consti tution follows: New Name Article 1 This organization shall be called the A&M Veteran Student Association. Primarily Social Article 2 Section 1 : The purpose of this organi zation shall be to provide some social life and recreation for its members, since their social needs may differ in some respects from those of other students. Section 2 : It shall interpret the special needs and problems of the student veteran to the college authorities, and to assist the college by interpreting its policies and rules to the members of the associa tion and thereby make the veteran a more satisfactory member of the student com munity. All Veterans Members Article 3 avy, the Section 1 : The membership of this or ganization shall consist of all and those students regularly enrolled in Agricultural and Mechanical Colleg' Texas who have served in the Army, !■ Marine Corps and Coast Guard of United States during World War II. Section 2: Students meeting the re quirements set forth in section 1 of this article are automatically listed as non- registered members. Members are classified as registered upon payment of a prescribed social assesment. 1 Election of Officers Articl^ 4 Section 1: The officers of this associa tion shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary, a treasurer, a parliamentarian and a sergeant-at-arms. Section 2: The officers shall' be elected to serve a term of one regular semester. They may be elected for one additional term. Section 3: Nomination of officers shall be made at the first regular meeting in each semester. Two summer sessions are to be considered as one semester. The elec tion shall take place one week after nomi nation by secret ballot placed in ballot box in the Academic Building. Polls shall remain open from 8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. Board of Representation Article 5 Section 1 : The Board of Representatives shall consist of members elected from the following areas (one man from eath area) : Walton, Hart, Mitchell, Milner, Leggett, Bizzell ; Dormitories 1, 3, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17; Project House Area, Trailer Camp Area, Bryan Air Field Area, College Park, Veterans Village, College Hills, and the City of Bryan, Texas. AH officers of the A&M Veteran Student Association will also serve as members of the Board of Representatives. number of votes cast The candidate receiving the greates cast by his area shal be elected to the seat representing that area. When deemed necessary by the Board of Representatives the number of designat ed members on the Board may be in creased or decreased as required to pro- entation for all areas. vide adequate Section 3: Members of the Board of nay be impe; same manner as officers of the club. Representatives may be impeached in the he represents and remain therein for his term of office. Each member shall serve for a period of one calendar year. The term of office of one half of the elcted members shall expire in September, and the other one half in February. In the event of a vacancy on the Board, the Board of Representatives shall appoint a club member to complete the unexpired term. Each member of the Board of Represen- mem Student Association in good standing. epr< tatives must be a member of the Veteran go< Each Board member shall have one vote. The officers of the Club 'serving on te. the Board will not be eligible to vote. The iard of Representatives, shall have president of the Veteran Student Asso ciation, in his capacity as Chaii the Board of Representatives, sha the deciding vote in case of a tie. Voting for Board Section 2 : The Board of Representatives shall recommend a minimum of four can didates from each area. Futhermore, they shall provide ample space upon each bal lot in which “write ins” may be made. Votes shall be cast by secret ballot at a place designated by the Board of Repre sentatives. Section 4 : The Board of Representatives shall meet once each month, on the Mon day proceeding the first Monday of each month. Regular Meetings Article 6 Section 1 : The Association shall meet on the first Monday of each month from September to September, at places desig nated by the house committee. Section 2: Special meetings may be called by a majority vote of the Board of Representatives at such times as are thought advisable. Such special meetings may transact only such business as spec ified in the call and special meetings may ught t tr; may transact only such spec busir not supercede regular meetings. 51% Quorum Article 7 qu< members equal to fifty-one per cent of the registered members. A quorum must be present at any meeting in which official business is to be transacted. Impeachment ’ Article 8 Any officer of this Association or mem ber of the Board of Representatives may be removed from office by the recom mendation of the Board of Representatives and by two-thirds vote at a special meet ing of the Association. The vote shall be in the form of a secret ballot. Amendments Article 9 Any stitutn on may be submitted in writing regular meeting of this organization. Any proposed Amendment of this Con- :ioi y regular meeting of this orgai Such proposed amendment must be signed by five members of the organization and shall be read at the meeting by the Sec retary. After such notice it may be voted on at the next meeting and become a part of this constitution only if approved by two-thirds majority of a quorum of mem bers. Adoption Article 10 This Constitution shall be considered adopted if accepted by a majority of votes when submitted to the members. With The Corps\ By ALLEN SELF An option on wearing of the uniform has been granted by the military dpartment so that serge conscious (it used to be cuff-con scious) juniors and pink-sporting seniors can wear their winter uni forms to the Texas Tech game in SA. Proviso of the grant was that no winter uniforms be worn on the campus, either on leaving or arriving. Prediction: Those who do choose greens and pinks will heatedly regret it, unless one of those unpredictable Texas nor thers blows down from Panhandle way. Comments from outsiders pres ent at the NTSC game last week end affirm what we knew would be said—the Cadet Corps put on a stirring military parade. The pride of the cadets themselves cannot be discounted, for down every spine ran a chill which made each just a little more proud of his school and organization, and made each sing “Twelfth Man” a little more lustily. Raggedness in ranks was the only adverse criticism to arise. Ringing commands by unit com manders would not only enhance marching appearance, but would lend to the “show” of the occa sion. Corps Chaff Instead of breaking the street lamps in the dorm area, some out fits, notably “A” Engineers, have cut down on bothersome light by neatly painting the glass with their branch colors. Aggies are still wondering what has happened to Rusty, the of ficial mascot, and when she will appear at football games. Tradi tion is that the Band takes care of her personal need. Resentment over the way the unofficial midnight yell practice before the NTSC game was “call ed” was widespread throughout the Corps. According to the Ca dence, the Aggie Bible, midnight yell practices were held only be r fore SWC games. All should bear in mind the words of Col. Meloy— the cadet officers are running the Cadet Corps. Striking among the “Duncan Volunteers” and consequent hun ger was narrowly averted Tues day night. Waiters, declaring they were being mistreated on several counts, appointed a committee to meet with Jay Peniston, supervi sor of subsistence, and L. B. Moon, chief steward, and thrash out disagreements. Quiet talk disclosed that misconceptions were at the seat of the dissatisfaction, and all demands were satisfactor ily dealt with. Strike one for peaceful, diplomatic mediation of student problems. Appointment of E. C. Kobs as Cadet Major in charge of Plans and Training, Naud Burnett as Cadet Major in charge of Intelli gence and Publicity, and George Cavitt as Cadet Major in charge of Supply was announced Monday by Col. G. S. Meloy, PMS&T. Happiness can be built only on virtue, and must of necessity have truth for its foundation. — Cole ridge. Some fellows never allow you to reach for the check. They hand it to you. What’s Cooking THURSDAY, September 26th 7:30 p. m. Brown County A & M Club, New “Y” 7:30 p. m. Society of Auto motive Engineers (A&M Chap ter), Room 303, Mechanical En gineering Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Ft. Worth A&M Club, Room 208, Acad. Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Cooke County A & M Club, Room 223, Acad. Bldg, (future meetings on last Thurs day of month.) 7:30 p. m. Houston A&M Club, Room 128, Acad. Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Lamar County A & M Club, Room 126, Acad. Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Lavaca County A & M Club, Room 206 Acad. Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Navarro County A & M Club. 7:30 p. m. Wharton County A & M Club, Room 129, Acad. Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Wilbarger County A&M Club, Room 105, Acad. Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Management Engi neers, organization meeting, Pe troleum Lecture Room. STOP! Have That RADIATOR Checked Before Winter One Day Service Bryan Motor Co. N. Main St. - Bryan, Texas FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. R. L. Brown, Pastor A HEARTY WELCOME TO EVERYBODY —SUNDAY SERVICES— 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 6:15 p.m. Training Union 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship 7:15 p.m. Evening Worship ONE BLOCK FROM NORTH GATE 7:30 p. m. Tyler A&M Club, Ex-Students Lounge, YMCA. 7:30 p. m. Class of ’45, Assem bly Hall. 7:30 p. m. Victoria County A & M Club, Room 207, Acad. Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Radio Club, E. E. Building. MONDAY, September 30 7:30 p. m. Aggie Wives Circle of A & M Methodist Church, Home of B. H. Murphy, 207 Mil ner Drive. 5:00 p. m. Fencing Club, or ganization meeting, Gymnasium. 7:00 p. m. Ex-Members of Ag gie Band meeting, Petroleum Bldg. Lecture Room. 7:30 p. m. Camera Club, base ment, Guion Hall. TUESDAY, October 1 7:30 p. m. Pre-Med Society, Lec ture Room, Science Hall. 7:30 p. m. Spanish Club, Room 123 Acad. Bldg. 7:30 p. m. Student Branch, In stitute of Ae. Science, Petroleum Lecture Room. 7:30 p. m. Kream & Kow Club, Lecture Room, Creamery. WEDNESDAY, October 2 Aggie Players, college dramatic club. Place and time to be an nounced. PENNY’S SERENADE By W. L. Penberthy One of the finest qualities one can possess is that of being able to work with others toward a com mon end. Some folks just don’t seem to possess this quality and as a result retard the progress of the group. None of i^s like to be teamed with a person who does not carry his part of the load and so must depend up on others to do more than their share, or in oth er words “carry him”. This person is Penny pretty well de scribed in the following ’ poem which was written by the captain of a high school team and print ed in “The Coach”. There’s always a door closed on me. Too much weight imposed on me. I fight and fight, but only in vain Because someone’ not on the beam, Evidently there’s “A Stranger on the Team”. We’ve vowed and sworn to play the game, Put intoi it, all the same, To help the weak, to seek the lame, So that together our names will enter fame; but again I hear that scream, “There’s a Stranger on the Team”. Who can it be, that fumbles the ball? Or tries not to answer his call? Who strides among us, with pride unearned, and his filthy hands are yet un turned ? As an humble captain of this team, my heart won’t rest Until all that comes out is only the best, I must find “The Stranger on the Team.” So let’s take stock, and to whom it applies, Let’s get acquainted, change our lives, Answer your vow to life itself, Play a man’s part, however tough it may seem, Let’s never be “A Stranger on the Team.” Both Views of Today's Campus Related in 'Campus vs Classroom' By Wilnora Barton Just before the fall semester began, there came to my desk a book by Bruges Johnson called CAMPUS VERSUS CLASSROOM. Mr. Johnson has spent more than forty years teaching and counsel ing on college campuses all over the country and is well qualified to give us what he calls a “can did appraisal of the American Col lege Campus.” Recalling his varied and per ceptive experiences with students and faculty, Mr. Johnson tries to set forth what he believes to be the objectives of higher educa tion. You will find his book making you laugh as well as learn when he gives both the small colleges and the large universities a thorough going over. He exposes some shameful methods employed by both to perpetuate themselves and strangle their competitors, usually with the result that the primary function of the college is com pletely lost in the scramble. High pressure practices and misdirect ed publicity programs have led Mr. Johnson to conclude that high er education in America has be come just another type of big bus iness. Mr. Johnson is not the only cri tic of college-level education. Right now on nearly every college and university campus in America a majority of the students are ex- servicemen. They have found a lot wrong with their schools to which they so eagerly returned. The ma turity of the students and the ur gency with which they seek an ed ucation have upset the digestion llllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIlIlllllllllllIIIIIIIM GUION HALL THEATER THURSDAY ONLY GARY COOPER TERESA WRIfiHT FRIDAY and SATURDAY “IT'S A PLEASURE” with Sonja Henie — and — Wally Brown with Frances Langford in “RADIO STARS ON PARADE” SUNDAY and MONDAY limSi ANN SHERiDAHENNIS MORGAN JACK CARSON’AIEXIS SMITH JAKE WKMflN win? HEGINAID GAMER * nmemn * TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY “LITTLE GIANT” with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello RIVOLI THEATER A. & M. College Annex THURSDAY and FRIDAY “FRONTIER GIRL” with Yvonne De Carlo SATURDAY “CASANOVA BROWN” with Teresa Wright Gary Cooper SUNDAY and MONDAY “IT’S A PLEASURE” with Sonja Henie — and — “RADIO STARS ON PARADE” with Frances Langford TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY “ESCAPE IN THE DESSERT” with Helmut Dantine of many an easy-going college pro fessor. These young men go to class to get what knowledge the profes sors may have to impart to them. They are not entertained by his ancient jokes. Above all, they want work which is suited to their level of experience and intellectual ma turity. If you have been giving the short-comings of education some thought, then you are exactly the one to read this book. Yet to cri ticize with a plan for improvement of the system would be useless. In CAMPUS VERSUS CLASSROOM he asks himself, “How do I, who am a teacher (God firgive my ar rogance) define an educated per son?” Before the book is finished Mr. Johnson does give a very clear answer to this question. Officers Elected For Spanish Club At the initial meeting of the Spanish Club, held Wednesday evening, September 18, in the Academic Building, Robert J. Mc Intyre was elected president. Vice- president of the club is Orlando P. Olcese, and Walter W. McMahan was elected to fill the secretary position. Treasurer is Ernesto Arias. It is the policy of the club to publish a bi-weekly paper, en titled “El Clarin”, which will be edited by Francisco Serna. The next meeting of the Span ish Club will be held on Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 123 of the Academic Building. All students interested in Spanish are invited to attend. ampu\ AIR-CONDITIONED Opens 1:00 p.m. - 4-1181 THURSDAY — LAST DAY Dairy/ F. Zanucle presents IRENE REX LINDA DUNNE • HARRISON ■ DARNELL ANNA AND TMI: KING OF SIAM 2 n Dinctid b, 1DHN CROMWELL ■ Mb.cii b, LOUIS 0. LIOHTON FRIDAY and SATURDAY (One Feature only) “Barbary Coast” A film classic re-issue Joel McCrea Edwin G. Robinson Plus Cartoon — Short SATURDAY PREVUE SUNDAY & MONDAY (Prevue Starts about 11 p.m. VIVIEN CLAUDE LEIGH • RAINS In S&MM ‘CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA” Technicolor UuaJlL. INItOAtM TUBS. - WED. - THURS. n lirome Kern's f mi 2a €ummir ♦ a*«Tu«T *cu $ in TECHNICOLOR A \