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Page 2 THE BATTALION SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1947 * Page Spectator Eyes Aggieland .. A.M. 6:00- 6:00 6:15' 7:00. 7:15 7:30 7:55 8:00 9:00 9:25 9:45 10:00 10:30 10:45 11:0C 11:15 11:3C P.M. 12:0( 12:15 12:3( 12:45 1:0< 1:11 1:3< 2:01 2:31 2:41 3:01 3:3i 4:0' 4:3' 4:4i 5:0 The Texas Spectator, a left-wing weekly publication, concluded in its last issue a series of articles concerning the so-called “revolt” which occurred at A. & M. at the beginning of the current semester. Admitted objective of the series was to needle the administrative policies of President Gil christ in dealing with the students, and to provide some kind of opposition to statewide coverage of the upheaval, which, up until the time of the Spectator’s series, had been unani mously pro-Gilchrist and anti-Senior Class. The writer of the series, probably Harold Young ; the editor, admits at the outset his prejudice against Gilchrist, and against all the business and professional people who are on Texas college boards. He claims that Gilchrist is not suited from either an administrative or educational view point, to be president of Texas’ second largest institution. Harold Young thinks the same thing about Dr. T. S. Painter, who succeeded Homer Rainey as president of Texas U. Neither Gilchrist nor Painter were on the liberal side of the political fence this summer, which may explain something. The series received favorable comment from the Aggies who were able to get hold of the Library copies of the Spec tator, or who sent in their five bucks for a subscription, de spite the writer’s opposition to hazing in all its various forms, and some succinct observations upon the maturity of the seniors. Some shrewd and noteworthy comments are to be found in the series, which quoted at length from The Battalion and from statements of the Board of Directors. We pass a few of these on, not with the intention of making anybody angry, but just as a sample of what opposition away from the college has to say. In regard to the Dean of Men’s failure to stop hazing, the Spectator first points out that Gilchrist’s statement fol lowing the uprising intimated student failure, and goes on to say, “certainly the corps is responsible in part for the failure, but the more important failure was not the corps'— it was the failure of administration leadership. . . . Gil christ takes none of the blame, nor does he put any of it on his Dean of Men . . Then, after quoting from the original statement of the board establishing the Dean of Men, charging inability of the Commandant to cope with student discipline, the Spec tator points out, as did the Batt, that the administration reversed itself within eighteen months by reestablishing the Commandant. The Spectator asks this question, “Did Gil christ try to make A. & M. over in 18 months and fall on his face?” The Spectator attacks vehemently the founding-fathers- convention pomposity of the Basic Policy and holds that it is meaningless, in view of the constitutional provision es tablishing Texas A. & M. A shift of emphasis from the training of military officers to the production of citizen engineers and agriculturalists, the writer maintains, is a necessary change at A. & M. He acknowledges that such a proposal is blasphemy to many A. & M. men. We got a modest charge from a statement in the first of the series of articles. “The conclusion may be pure fan cy,” the writer states, “but it seems that the coolest head on the campus was the man who wrote the lead editorial for the Battalion on January 28. The caption of the editorial was ‘Here We Go Again . . .”, which is part of the tagline of a dirty joke.” What joke, we don’t know . . . The Spectator ends the series with two assertions rather difficult to substantiate, but probably inserted for effect rather than as fact. Students, the Spectator alleges, have derisively dubbed the East Gate entrance to the college as “Gibb’s Gissmo” or “Gibb’s Folly”. We always thought those terms were reserved for the overpass at Hearne and the circle near Giddings. Also, the Spectator asserts that Aggies have a new greeting, “Get Gilchrist Out!” So far, the only outbursts of this nature have been confined to the South Station Post Office paint daubings. It does the hearts of the seniors good, though, to see that the whole world is not against them. And we believe that it would do the Board of Directors and the administra tion good to read a news analysis that is opposed to their policies. Pappy and Alex... Senator W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel has come forth with a new (or old) and daring (or something) plan. He wants to form a third party. But what a party! Pappy is now in Washington, presumably a member of the Democratic party, as he was elected on that ticket. But, according to Doris Fleeson of the Dallas Morning News, Pappy never votes with his “fellow” Democrats unless he is, at the moment, even more annoyed by Republicans than he is by the Trumanites. So O’Daniel is hunting for a more conservative party than either Democrats or Republicans can offer. He charges that both parties have accepted New Deal principles, in order to get elected. He wants a third party in 1948. We suggest that he go to Trinity Churchyard in New York and talk over strategy with the ghost of Alexander Hamilton. Alex was the founder and leader of the Federalist party, most con servative group ever to control American politics. It van ished in the 1800’s, because the voters rejected its “look backward” philosophy. The Federalist party was founded by Hamilton as an ultra-conservative, aristocratic, blue-stocking party which was to reproduce the British Royal Court and keep the com mon people in their place—the gutter. The party made use of George Washington and John Adams, who were not by any means in full agreement with Hamilton’s ideas. Thomas Jefferson led the fight against the Hamilton ians, and, in winning, founded the Democratic party. Fed eralism collapsed. At times Whigs and Republicans have revived some of the Federalist ideas, especially when opposing Jackson, Wil son or F.D.R. But only Pappy could revive the entire pro gram, and hope to make Alex’s ghost walk. The Battalion 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 Pbsocioted Gr>Ue6»cite Press Entered as second-class matter at Post Office at College Station, (Aggieland), Texas, under the Act of Congress of March 8, 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 Bindley 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, FrankHn Cleland, William Miller, Doyle Duncan, Ben Schrader, Jack Coodloe, Wm. K. Colville, Walter Lowe, Jr., Lester B. Gray, Jr., Carl C. Krueger, Jr., Mack T. Nolen KeporUr. ‘What! No vacant houseboats on the Brazos?” : Letters to the Editor : FLY BOYS HOWL Dear Editor: In your Saturday edition, I note the voice of authority, quote one “A. D. Bruce Jr.”, spouting at the lip about my favorite topic, the “Air Corps”. If this good friend of the paddle- feet will step from behind those apron strings and have a look at this last fracus from not such a limited viewpoint, I should like to acquaint him with some of the exceptionally fine records and high casualty lists—those of my FEL LOW GLIDER PILOTS. James M. Boyle Ex-Flight Officer and Glider Pilot AAF Dear Editor: Open letter to “Paddlefoot” A. D. Bruce, Jr. concerning Air Corps article: “The war is over and you are a civilian now; you can stop being jealous.” R. BRUCE SIMMONS (Eld. Note: In 1918 it was an argument between the “doughfeet” and “jocks” as to who won the war. This time it’s “paddlefeet” versus “fly boys”. On The Batt the Vet eran editor claims the Navy did it; the sports writer says the Marines won the war; but the associate editor is positive that the largest credit goes to the MPs.) “SUCKERS” Dear Editor: The damage rendered to private property in this area during the construction of the bonfire is un doubtedly a liability of the students of this college. I do not believe that funds from any department on this campus should be used to pay for this student inflicted dam age. However, I know where there is an ample sum of money to cov er the damages; student money that "students have received no benefit from. It has come to my attention that the photographer who has the con tract for the Longhorn pictures paid the sum of $1400 to Student Activities for the privilege of tak ing those pictures. Every student who has his picture in this years Longhorn, indirectly paid part of this money to Student Activities. This I believe would b a fair way to pay for damages. In case Student Activities can not locate this money, I suggest that the profits that Student Ac tivities realized from the dance following the bonfire be used to pay the damages. This money also came from the pockets of students. I believe that the person who began the cry, “No bonfire in '47 if. . .” is another of the many who expect students to agree to practi cally anything, if threatened with a deprivation of a tradition. I shall donate nothing. I think that those who do are “suckers”. Yours very truly, A1 Hudeck ’43 (Ed. Note: Passing the buck won’t help the ’47 bonfire. The $1,400 mentioned goes to pay part of the $22,000 print ing bill for the Longhorn. That is why the proposition was - accepted by the Student Life Committee, as otherwise the price of the Longhorn might have had to be raised. If you don’t approve of the bonfire, why not just say so?) What’s Cooking MONDAY, March 17 7:30 p.m.—Class of ’46 meets in Assembly Hall. 12:30 a.m.—Abilene Club will have pictures made. Coats and ties will be worn. 7:00 p.m.—I.R.C. Discussion of Balkan situation, room 207, Aca demic Bldg. 7:30 p.m.—Aggie Wives’ Circle of A&M Methodist Church will meet for business session at the church. TUESDAY, March 18 7:15 p.m.—Abilene Club meets in Y.M.C.A. Duchess for Cotton Ball will be selected. WEDNESDAY, March 19 2:00 p.m.—Newcomer’s Club will meet for dessert-bridge. THURSDAY, March 20 7:00 p.m. — College Employees Dinner Club. Sbisa Hall. Make Arrangements Before March 20 Clubs and organizations are reminded that pictures for the 1947 LONGHORN must be made before March 20. Ar rangements should be made with the A. & M. Photo Shop so that pictures can be taken before that deadline. Jakkula to Address Graduate Club Wed. “How the Research Foundation Operates” will be the subject of Dr. A. A. Jakkula at the Grad uate Club meeting Wednesday evening, March 19, it was announ ced today. Dr. Jakkula, director of the A. & M. Research Foundation, will speak before the graduate students and faculty members. Time and place of the meeting will be announced later. PENNY’S SERENADE W. L. Penberthy This Saturday, March 15, is a day that many folks in this coun try do not look forward to be cause it is the last day on which income taxes may be paid without penalty. This is not of any imme diate concern to a great many of our students, although it is some thing that will be of a great deal of concern to them in just a few yeai’s, because this will be the means of paying for the past war, and it will probably take many years. Most of us don’t mind paying for something in advance or as we go, but very few of us like to pay for something afterwards, and es pecially a war which we did not feel we were re sponsible for ag gravating. How ever, we are going to have to pay taxes the rest of our lives, and we always feel that they are very |1| heavy, but it may help our feelings a little if we adopt the same philosophy a s that of Benja- Penny min Franklin in 1758. In speaking of taxes, he said: “Friends and neighbors, the tax es are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the Government were the only ones we had to pay we might more easily discharge them, but we have many others and much more grevious to some of us. We are taxed twice as much by our Idleness, three times as much by our Pride, and four times as much by our Folly, and from these taxes the commissioners can not ease or deliver us.” Signed, Benjamin Franklin, 1758. ? 46 Duchess to Be Selected Monday Monday, March 17, is the last date for members of the Class of ’46 to submit pictures of candidates for duchess to represent the class at the 13th Annual Cotton Ball and Pageant, Bill Terrell, presi dent, stated Thursday. Pictures may be turned into any one of the following named members of the class: J. E. Kel ly, H-6 Walton; Andy Matula, 6-J Puryear; Ed Katten, 9-D Law; John Poole, 101-15; and Tommy Leger, 208-3. Members of the Class of '46 will meet Monday at 8 o’clock in the Assembly Hall to make the final selection, Terrell said. Opens 1:00 p.m. 4-1181 SATURDAY LAST DAY HE SAYS” — Starring — Fred MacMurray Helen Walker Majorie Main Also Short Subject PREVIEW TONIGHT 11:00 P. M. SUNDAY and MONDAY GEORGE RAFT-LYNN BARI mocwims with VIRGINIA HUSTON JOSEPH PIVNET • MYRNA DELI Plus—Cartoon — News Neu)/ ffiiUMl! (j TO SMOKE ^ Qene Tieirney Medical Science oilers PROOF POSITIVE No olher leading cigarette gives you less Nicotine XZ \ lessThroal Initante to the new ’ T#rtJ "rifai by a iory «t W distinguished doctors RALEIGH '903:” starring in /y THE RAZOR’S New Blend! New Taste! New Freshness! b Y _ the revolutionary new 903 moisturizing process. Bene ficial moisture penetrates every to bacco leaf—gives you a smoother, milder, better smoke! Get new Raleigh “903” Cigarettes today. Hollywood Revel-ations By Harry Revel Hi ’ya Aggies. . . Here are some of the latest quips from the movie mecca. Independent production of movies is on the upswing in Holly wood with such well-known names as Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, Bette Davis, and many other prominent stars moving into the independent Harry Revel producing field. . . When the British film “Odd Man Out” is released gen erally, it will certainly en hance the star status of actor JAMES MA SON. This film is one of the most outstand ing ones to arrive from the Brit ish Isles. . . Next month Capital Records will release an album of discs called “The Red House”, it is based on the score that Miklos Rozsa wrote for the picture of the same name and naturally that weird instrument, the Theramin, is featured and played by the one and only DR. SAM HOFFMAN. At the recent newspapermen’s party held at the White House in Washington, where President Tru man was the guest of honor, DI NAH SHORE got a case of jitters before appearing on the stage but the reception she received after singing “St. Louis Blues” regained her confidence and from then on it was smooth sailing. . . Over at MGM studios JUDY GARLAND gets the prize plum of the year in the roel of Annie in Irving Berlin’s movie version of “Annie Get Your Gun”. One of the swellest musical pic tures made in years has just been completed. It is called “Tragic Symphony” and is based on the life of Peter Tschaikowski whose clas sical works have been made popu lar in this country thanks to the ingenious arrangements of FRED DY MARTIN and his orchestra. The picture has no stars but is an artistic triumph. . . FRED AS TAIRE opened his first of a series of ballrooms throughout the Unit ed States on Park Avenue, New York City; society turned out en masse for the occasion. Abilene Picture Monday The Abilene Club will have its picture taken for the LONGHORN Monday at 12:30 o’clock in front of Guiou Hall. Members should wear coats and ties. QUEEN SUNDAY, MONDAY and TUESDAY The East Side Kids — In — “MR. HEX” ^ ocv N ss ate YAitox. HASTHEEVeS (J \ Palace BRYAN, TEXAS PREVIEW SAT. NIGHT- SUN., MON. and TUBS. Joan Fontaine in “REBECCA” COMING: WED., THUR., FRI., and SAT. James Stewart in ITS WONDERFUL LIFE” 20ti. ceNmtr rox ruscurs * cukeka ncruns. inc. nooucnoH OPENS 1 p. m. DAILY FRIDAY and SATURDAY DOUBLE FEATURE Michael John Rosamund REDGRAVE• MILLS•JOHN and DOUGLASS MONTGOMERY in ANATOLE DE GRUNWALD'S production "CU/w^ €PP/e RlC KENBACKERl THOMAS 1ICHEIMM) H ■ IAMES GLEASON SUNDAY and MONDAY It beats and tkrolts «itk EXCITEMENT! CLAIIDEITE COLBERT .. knows i»’» now or newer for love! WALIER PIDGEON . .. i» caught in a strange love duell JUNE ALTON . reveals on Innocent girl's heartaches! mmm TEMPTED BY DEATH 1 mmmmwmmmmrn A ROBERT Z. 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