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.age 2 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1947 Jgge 4 . Remove the Bodies... Comn Bona Bed I A che< over to -today frc Chest as donation rffund, Di xnunity cd. He sa -the Coll presente Eed Cr( County. Althoi Red Crc the yea! paign, would 1: in to t additior dividual To Whom It May Concern: Will all students who have abandoned jalopies on the campus please remove them? Some months ago an ancient car ran out of gas on the Sulphur Springs Road and stopped. It really stopped. It hasn’t moved since, but sits forlornly in the gutter near the Catholic chapel. Recently a model T ,was in a wreck near the East Gate. The other car was hurt worse than the old T, according to witnesses, but being worth more it was towed away and repaired. The model T still sits in the gutter on Hiway 6. Old cars rusting in the gutters really do clutter up the place. There is a law that if your cow or horse dies on the highway, you must remove the body. We wonder: does that law apply to ancient automobiles? In 1947, Let Us ... There comes a time in the life of every man when he must turn back to his New Year’s resolutions and double check his efforts. So must The Battalion! Edm Cam Dr. 1 ment o Gamers 7 o’clc Buildin dent, s will be The narily Guion in the to acc* # Men A victory! See editorial “15 for Forums.” person attend Balance Our Athletic Program . . . V Rather than de-emphasize football, why not place more B emphasis on other sports at A. & M.? Truly a good ques tion, and the answer lies with the soon-to-be-appointed “Dir- S ector of Athletics”. Air-Condition These Buildings . . . Guion Hall and Cushing Memorial Library! Keep up with this atomic age and air condition these buildings. Re member - - the “M” in Texas A. & M. College stands for “MECHANICAL”. Add Students to Athletic Council . . . Friday the Board of Directors approved the appoint ment of a veteran senior to the Athletic Council. Close Unsanitary Eating Places . . . Little has been heard from the Brazos County Health Unit or College Sanitary Board since the College Inn Cafe was closed in December. Greedy little insects still put up a good race to drink more soup than you! Enlarge Library’s Fiction Section . . . The annual allotments to Cushing Memorial Library still stand, with perhaps the $250 to $300 from A. & M. Mothers’ Clubs being the only sums which might be used for fiction. Organize a Debating Society . . . No faculty member or student leader has been stung by the bug to organize a forensic group. In The Batt’s ’47 resolutions, we suggested a society, to be composed primar ily of pre-law students and led by an English department staff member. It could represent A. & M. in intercollegiate debating meets. For the information of readers, when the Associated Collegiate Press grader noticed in the editorial that A. & M. does not have a debating society, he jotted one elongated word of astonishment in the margin: “Hm-m-m-m-m”! Show First-Run Movies at Guion . . . A small improvement has been noticed in the caliber of Guion Hall’s attractions. During the first part of each week Guion Hall features movies which played at Bryan’s Palace Theater two months before; during the latter part of each week movies which have been shown EVEN at Bryan’s Queen Theater are listed. “Hey, roommate, let's go to Bryan to see ‘Song of the South’.” Improve North Gate Entrance . . . Have you noticed the 24-feet of sidewalk which connects the Post Office with the “business district”? Sir Walter, throw away your cape! Mounds of dirt are still piled along the street. In Conclusion . . . 2 down, 8 to go, and 9^ months to fulfill the Resolu tions for 1947. es, Col! sho off! pla ing yel of Publish a Daily Battalion . . . Two barriers have been jumped in this respect. The Batt, now tri-weekly, has a regular supply of paper. Two beginning journalism courses in news reporting and news editing are being offered—perhaps not the best in journal ism classes, but a step in the right direction toward an un foreseeable SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM! The automatic press situation still looms. Develop Student Discussion Groups . . . WEATHER REPORT Upon inquiry about the shortage of Canadian furs an Indian said, “Snow too deep”, and continued playing poker. The risk is that when spring comes the Indians will refuse to go out to the lynx and go out to the links instead. The Battalion K The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the City of College Station, is published tri-weekly and circulated on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Member Associated Cb!le6icite Press Entered as second-class matter at Post Office at College Station, (Aggieland), 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 Corps Editor Vick Lindley Veteran Editor Charles E. Murray Tuesday Associate Editor J. K. B. Nelson Thursday Associate Editor David M. Seligman Saturday Associate Editor Paul Martin ; Sports Editor Andy Matula Sports Writer Wendell McClure Advertising Manager Martin E. Crossly Circulation Manager Ferd B. English, Franklin Cleland, William Miller, Doyle Duncan, Ben Schrader, Jack Goodloe, Wm. K. ColviHcr—W alter Lowe, Jr., Lester B. Gray, Jr., Carl C. Krueger, Jr., Mack T. Nolen Reporters 15 for Forums ... Several months before The Batt editorialized on the need for discussion groups and forums on the campus, an idea was buzzing around in Mr. H. H. Caldwell’s department of geography. When he came to A. & M. in September, 1946-, he immediately realized the conspicuousness, by their absence, of such intellectually-minded groups. But he just didn’t know the procedure to organize a society. Last Tuesday he put his thoughts to work, and as a re sult we now have the International Relations Club. Mr. Caldwell and Dr. S. R. Gammon, department of history, put their heads together; announcements were made in their classes; a placard was placed in the rotunda of the Aca demic Building. Little publicity was given the first meet ing, but nevertheless about 40 students, 3 faculty members, and 1 veteran’s wife answered the call. Which proves that an International Relations Club is needed! A club to wake up stagnant minds; to offer students the opportunity to express themselves freely on world topics; to narrow the gap between students and faculty members— THAT is the IRC! Since Dr. W. H. Alexander followed the forum practice during Religious Emphasis Week, the YMCA is also joining in the battle. It is sponsoring a forum in the Y Chapel, March 13, with Dr. C. C. Doak of the biology department leading a discussion on “Biological Aspects of Marriage.” This get-together is the first of four, with Dr. Dan Russell of the rural sociology department conducting the second. It is good to see that department faculty members are ready to carry on the work started by Dr. Alexander. A. & M. needs these forums. Our hats are off to the International Relations Club and the YMCA forums. ..Good luck in your new ventures! Letters ’47 BONFIRE COMMENTS Dear Editor: When the first appeal for con tributions to the “bonfire fund” was published, I contributed what I thought was more than my share. After thinking the situation over and reading your editorial, “No ’47 Bonfire”, I have altered my attitude toward the situation and propose a counter-question. Why, from a strictly financial viewpoint, shouldn’t the annual bonfire be con sidered part of the attraction of fered to outsiders? As such, it contributes to the profit realized by the Athletic Department. Is it too far-fetched to say that the annual profit of the Athletic Fund due to bonfire, directly and indir ectly, is in excess of the damage done? Let the powers that be con sider the situation from that angle and if they still honestly believe that the students should pay, I’ll make another contribution. Very truly yours, A1 Goodell, ’46 AND FROM ’SIPLAND My Dear Aggies: It is indeed sad, yea, regret- able, yea verily, lamentable that the school so linked in brother hood, Texas A & M, should be open to the grave risk of “No ’47 Bonfire”. £ What stirrings of the inner self could allow you the ignobility to “. . . throw away respect, Tradi tion, form, and ceremonious duty” ? It is more fit that you should apply the edge of the razor, not to your cheek, but to your throat. Therefore, I beg of you; accept this humble coin, this twenty-five cent piece, graven with the face of the Father of Our Country, who also chopped down a cherry tree. Tonight many sleep in Aggie land; will they sleep November 25th? Let not your “. . . currents turn awry, and lose the name of action”. Sympathetically yours, Dave Sarles University of Texas (Editor’s Note: His address is 3408 Cedar Street, Austin, Texas. The 25-cent-piece is in George’s Jar.) EASTER HOLIDAY CHANGE Dear Editor: Why not change the Easter Holidays to Friday, Saturday, Sun day, and Monday so everybody can enjoy Easter Sunday at home and not have to start back here on that day? VICTOR J. BERAN (Editor’s Note: Good idea. In fact, subject for an editor ial.) What’s Cooking WEDNESDAY, March 12 5:00 p.m.—Fish & Game majors planning to enroll for summer field course (first term), meet in Dr. W. B. Davis’ office. 7:00 p.m. — Navy-Marine Corps meets in Room 203, Academic Building. 8:00 p.m.—Ballet Theatre, Guion Hall. 8:15 p.m.—“A Murder Has Been Arranged”, Assembly Hall. THURSDAY, March 13 7:00 p.m.—Laredo A & M Club meets in Room 224, Academic Bldg. 7:00 p.m.—Grayson County A & M Club meets in Room 306, Ac ademic Bldg. 7:15 p.m.—Southwest Texas A & M Club, Ex-Students’ Lounge, 7:15 p.m.—Y.M.C. Forum. 8:15 p.m.—“A Murder Has Been Arranged,” Assembly Hall. 7:30 p.m.—Land of the Lakes Club, Room 324, Academic Build ing. THURSDAY, March 13 7:30 p.m.—Port Arthur Club meeting, 104 Academic Building. FRIDAY, March 14 7:30 p.m.—D. S. Lewis, chief aerodynamicist of McDonnell Air craft Corporation, speaks to all engineering students in the Chem istry Lecture room. 8:15 p.m.—“A Murder Has Been Arranged”, Assembly Hall. Navarro County Club Plans Easter Party The Navarro County A. & M. Club has made plans for the Sec ond Annual Easter party to be held Thursday, April 3, at Ware- ing’s Lodge, Trinidad. If the weather permits, it will be an out door barbeque for all members and guests. A committee for the selection of a Cotton Ball duchess has been appointed, and an announcement will be made next week. Arrangements for the Easter barbeque party will be made by Charlie Rankin, chairman; Johnny Garritty; and Thomas N. Ellis. NEW PIPE MAGAZINE All about pipes, tobacco, lots of pictures, ideas, articles, new oipes, useful hints. At pipe shops, newsstands, 25c. issued monthly. $2.50 year. -C'. | Free sample. PIPE LOVERS i v&H 532R Pine, Long Beach, Cal. l ' HTlttil'I.m.HI ADD TO YOUR HOUSEHOLD A TABLE LAMP OF ATTRACTIVE MODERN DESIGN Base of Wood or Leather Covered. “Easy on the eyes and ideal for a future perman ent home.” PRICED ECONOMICALLY AT $12.95 Up COULTER’S Gifts for Everyone Hollywood Revel-ations By Harry Revel Hi’ya Aggies. Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel Hollywood 28, California . Here’s some4- Harry Revel of the latest ‘On-the cuff’ notes from the movie mecca. MAURICE CHEVALIER, well known French artist is due here within the month; THE ANDREWS SIS TERS leave for London for a two months’ engagement. BINNIE BARNES has opened a baby store aptly named THE TOT OF THE TOWN. . . No, hubby MIKE FRANKOVIC H doesn’t work in the store. WEST POINT’S fam ous DAVIS and BLANCHA R D are due to make a film some time this sum mer when fur lough comes a- round. Now that BARNEY ROSS has completely recovered from his re cent illness, WARNER BROTH ERS will probably make a film based on his life. . . FRANK SIN ATRA is sicker than what you think—he’s in Mexico right now. DANNY KAYE’S eye injury is very painful—a flash bulb explod ed in his face recently and the flying glass hit his left eve. . . They say CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S new film MONSIEUR VERDOUX is tops in cinematic entertainment. MUSIC and VIOLENCE is the strange name of a movie soon to be made here; it’s written by ELEANOR BEETSON and MAL BOYD, famous radio exec, and a theme from a famous opera moti vates the story. . . ARTIE SHAW, temperamental ork leader, is go ing to produce and direct movies in the very near future. . . JOSE ITURBI really proves himself the thespian in his latest MGM epic THE BIRDS AND THE BEES First Corps Parade Slated Tomorrow The First Cadet Corps parade of the spring semester will be held tomorrow afternoon, March 12, on the main parade ground, Colonel G. S. Meloy, Jr., PMS&T, announced today. Adjutant’s Call will be sounded at 5:30 p.m., at which time the en tire corps will take part in the retreat parade ceremony. Flank ing the reviewing stand at this parade will be two M-24 Cruiser Tanks, two M-8 Assault Guns, and two M-8 Light Armored Recon naissance cars. Tomorrow will be the first time that this equip ment, recently received by the col lege, will be displayed to the pub lic. Col. Meloy invites all students, faculty, and residents of the com munity to attend the ceremony. which also stars JANE POWELL. GOVERNOR JIMMY DAVIS of Louisiana is) busy over at Repub lic Studios working on a film based on his life. . . the guy has written all the songs featured in the film. . . Never saw JACK DEMPSEY look better than he looks right now. . . the MANAS- SA MAULER is always mobbed by enthusiastic autograph seekers wherever he goes. . . MAX BAER and SLAPSIE MAXIE ROSEN- BLOOM have teamed up in a very funny vaudeville act that slays the customers; they rib each other un mercifully and slap the heck out of each other. . . TOM BROWN, just out of the army, is back in harness again and will be starred in a couple of new RKO Studio films. . . Also, DAN DAILEY, Jr. who has just completed a leading part in MOTHER WORE TIGHTS over at Fox 20th Studios. . . So good is he in this picture, that Opens 1:00 p.m. 4-1181 TUESDAY ONLY! The Most Ex traordinary Picture You Have Ever Seen! featuring ^—' CHARLES WINNINGER • RICHARD CARLSON • MARIA OUSPENSKAYA JEAN PARKER • HELEN VINSON C. AUBREY SMITH • HARRY CAREY Produced by LEE GARMES Directed by A. EDWARD SUTHERLAND An ACADEMY PRODUCTIONS, INC., Picture nutr'.buted by Astor Pictures And Popeye Cartoon TOMORROW & THURSDAY Professional Engineers To Hear Rep. Moore Thursday Representative W. T. Moore of this district will speak on pending legislative matters of interest to all staff members Thursday even ing, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. W. E. Street, head of the engineers de partment, stated that the Brazos Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers would meet in the Civil Engineering Lecture Room. [HEN YOU FLY PIONEER! jrive hours sooner _ ,Ji fan-time to your visiR ^ ^ ODESSA AUSTM i\\ the services of transcontinental airlines _ Beginning Feb. 19, Absolutely safe and reliable < convenient daily flights n 1 * TO 17 KEY TEXAS CITIES! 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