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!h' ( 1 < ' • • w • i h ■ 1 h j! : . . :* • 1 ■ f / * '4 . •:] Pi ■ !u ca phia, J Dewey ren are M. NTION ’H^ LL, F lilodel- 25 ‘-F -? Thomas E. . Californinls Eat l War* e 1948 Rejitblicar presi dential ticket. , • i • . ^ Dewey was uniinihiously nomt-_ nated the 24th \ J|aUonf 1 Con vention Jast nighi f He picked Warm to nn with him as} d^e ppesi(|enl :and tit) con vention today by acqliiniati >n con firmed that ihoicip. { , 7 No .othfr name , t tan Warren’s was presented for tjhe vie ‘-presi dency. | y /M Arizdia gave notice of nnmmat ing Harold E. Stftssai but a few minutes;! later withdraw it). Chairjtnan Jopjepl ' Martin "ifut Warrenfe name before the Conven tion anji declared him nominated by acclamation. | , ' . i _ * 'New lYork’s Dewegetting his Second chanee at tie' presidency,, made itj| an east-wedt all-g jvenaor ticket after an all-iiight series lot conferences; i i’ I ^ r- The \t)ord quickly tpread to Ct)n- ventionij Hall ; and khe. d< legates didn’t tkke long to whoop hroujgh Warrenfs name. 1 Leader's of jcairips of other dis- j appointed pi-esidenfial lopefials were qUi^c to line pp behind the ? Dewey-Warren camhinatiort- UN PLANE ATTACKED BY EGYPTIAN FIGHTtERS ; . RHODES. June; 2i, f/P).- f --€ount j Folke BernadOtte’s headquarters announced today tlhat Eigyptlian j fighter aircraft had attacked a I United Nations planfe in i,' il •• -I COLLEGE STATION (Aggieland), TEXAS, FRIDAY, JUNE 25,1W8 % ! r PI BUSHED M THE INTEREST Ol A GREATER A &■ M COLLEGE Volume 48 COLLEGE STATION (Aggieland), TEXAS, FRIDAY, JUNE 25,1948 - i '} 1 ; ') i. ^ .i • ,.a • ■ ,. . )'- J - \ ' ^ ‘ M L. ■!-iw ■ l—V . Memorial Center Plans Open Now -44—-U •., A ; it.... .1. 1 ^—4 iir —i —‘ ^ ' H _ , A 1 ^ I f' '4 1 ■ •f' i L M Restaurants Pass Inspection Nita’s News Stand And Campus Corner' Make Perfect Rating, Inspectors Say By BILLY CLAYTON The Campus Corner and Nita’s News Stand and Confec tionary made perfect health ratings in the health inspection made Wednesday, L. E. Wander has announced. The inspecting party made up of Winder and J. C. Jones irljy Wednesday morning. Most of The gnnouijicphfieiU said 15 hits I were registered on the United Nd- L tions plane. The American j was no| injurjed. v U„ \ RUSSIANS ('OMPUETE = RIAK'HiADE OF BF RUN •BERLIN, ' June : 5, (iPl.—The Russiaijts/ordered tioday that no' more fod from theii zone be sent into the, Wesltern-oqcupied settlors of Berlin. ] i.. • Tijey stopped traffic y isterclay on the : single Tailroi d line supply ing thqse sectors v ith foxl,- from, the Western bccupa ion zones. Th" 1 blockade left thp air the only way to (get f clod in to the iS.OOO.pop innabitints of the ^mericun, Bfritt isli hnd French sect ira. Allied ex perts* laid that would pioye qMj workable in (he lop % run. Palestine. DULLES SLATED pOR SECRETARY OF S TATE j {J NEW |rORK,i line ^5-Johiti Foster j DUlle?, long a foreign af fairs ajivisor to Re jublicaln presif dential! candidate Tlibrtias E v E)ewJ- ey, seemed slated ti is moi ning fof the iotp of Secreta -y of State if Dewey j wins the November elec- tion- ; . | ' . : '! ;■ P : Dulles was one of the back-stlagf' architects of the United Nations Charter. 7 He and IPncdtmerg jsec ey? tb eye on .bipartisan)* fqrejrg^ pchcylj s 1 ) CLAY SAYS RUSSIANS CAN’T DRIVE US OUT HEIDELBERG, Genua ly, Jufle 25 —CF)— Gen. Lucius D. Clay said Thursday the Russishs “?on- not drive us out of Berlin by any nation short, of wai ” ; 1 ; The American Mi itary Governor said the latest moves qf the Soviets indicate they “are'trying :o put on the filijal pildssure |o drhe us out of Berlin.” ] .... it; CAA PROHIBITS DUSTING OF 2, 441 HH oIf PL.V> WASHINGTON, The spreading of 4-D dust frdm nirjflai prohibited by thelCivil began the i inspection early the! eating establishments off tne* Campus were cheeked in the morn ing and the ones on the Campus were checked during the afternoon. There was no indication that any of the businesses were aware of i the coming inspection, Winder said. With 100Ur as a perfect rating, the various eating establishinents’ ratings were rated* as follotys: Campus Corner ..._ 100 Nita’s News Stand and Uonfectionary i 100 A&M Grill Q i 98 Ray’s Snack Bar i.j. 93 ’Aggteland Inn _...L: 94 Sbisa Hall ; ......Ji. 93 The Cave I. 91 ji Nesbit’s 91 Aggieland Pharmacy 87 Bhck’s Pharmacy 8/7 1 Madeley Pharmacy 86 White Way Cafe . 77 4 At "the conclusion of the inspec tion, the inspection party issued ncjw health permits which will be good until December 31.. - The White Way Cafe was check-. °d several times. The inspecting party made the first check, njiade suggestions for cleaning Up, and then came around in the afternoon. The cafe <wa$ checked again yes terday morning with some im provement, Winder said. | “The inspection was based on the importance of sterilization, clean ing of equipment, refrigeration, and general cleanliness. As a re sult of the clean-up drive which began here recently, College Sta- tion was practically free of flies. Last year College Station had the highest rating checked in the state by a State Health Board of Austin, Winder said. This year College Station us* striving for the honor role. It takes a general aver age, of 90 to make the honor roll. No other city in the state hate ever jnade the honor role, lUfinder ex plained, j ' | According to Jones and (Win der, the College Station officials cooperate with inspection re quirements to the fullest extent. The inspecting at irregular times keeps the busineses striving for high ratings. “Things would be in, bpd shape if it weren’t for the inspections,” Winder said. “The inspections help Kpaintain better sanitation condi tions for the students and residents of College Station.” 3 Aggies Firmly Entrenched In Sooner Camp , By TOM PARSONS One bundred^and eight Ag gies have enrolled for sum mer camp at Ft. Sill, Okla homa. With the total enroll ment reaching 260 this makes the Aggies the predominating group. According to Tom Parsons, Bat talion correspondent at Ft. Sill, the,three batteries are mixed to give evefy one a chance to live with* the ] Aggies. I:. Parsons says that the A&M ca dets have established themselves (ind have the whole camp shaking hands. At first this custom took the other cadets by surprise, sitid Persons, and from some of the return handshakes some could tell they weren’t used to such things. The food is described as better than thatshere on the campus, and the cadets are hoping that this isn’t just a “reception policy.” Other schools participating in the training at the camp are St. Marys, San Antonio; University of Oklahoma; Arkansas State Col lege and Colorado Uhiversity. The cadets are already doing the usual details, and the only mishap -to date occurred when Glen Bell, walking guard duty, explained to an irate captain that he wasn’t ^ niiii „ |lllc chewing pm but just holding it in ! the student is going to and from ill ; ! • College Architect Relej Contraet Bids Accepted j j j By FRANK , AY Bids covering the construction of the Memorial ved starting immediately^ Carleton Adams, A&M S>|s These bids will be received at the Construction 3 August 12, at yhich tim^they will be publicly’ opened Construction of the building is: divided ini i- . 1 i. •VI ! I l 1 .I Number 8 ident Ai 'enter Building will be recei- tafl Arijjhitet t; has announced. j)gl*air| pffice until 2 p. m. Thursday, and| r#d. ts as follows: General Con- !d| o jeontrh Draft Bill, Arms Bill Funi Signed By President Trui WASHINGTON, June 25 (JP) — President Thursday signed the peacetime draft bill and twe priation measures that give over ten billion dollar; army, navy and Air Force. His action on the conscription measure make; — •— —tj ♦and stops the flood of epl THOMAS E. DEWEY, Governor of New York, was nominated RepubUcan candidate for the presidency of the UNITED STATES. The Democrats will hold their National t’onvention next month. Senate Requests All Students Follow ‘Common Decency’ Rule The Student Body was asked to conform to certain forms of good taste in choice of athletic clothes by the Student Senate in its meeting in the YMCA, Wednesday night. - ■■■, ’"I ' ! „' * 1 ' /'• Summer plans were formfUated; special ^ntcMogi” fSJlPUfWSaWl? nnhmntad anuO*-*— — to various gaRCs, and the operation were appointed, and general points* of student courtesy were covered jby the group, which is Serving dur ing the summer interim. The Senate formally recommejid- jed to the Student Body that “T” be taken at fhej next meeting of the Senate. !, Students Trespassing A report was made that students shirts worn^witrshoris 1 while had b ? on trespassing on private his mouth. tics A) .dm ini sir jply to s a tor, June weed-billing 2, has been, Aeronau mn docs nes The not apply toj spray s. R. W. Rehtzer, the administra tor, took the actioit Wednesday atj the request of the Kgriculture Dei partment. He said complaints,wero received that driftiig daft had in jured Cotton and o her bioad leaf} e<l plaijits, k ! . , - " ' PRESENT ARMY NOT J PREPAREDh-RR.^’DLEY , EL FAS'O, Texi June 25 —rf America’s Ground ‘ Armies wei 1 ^ betteri prepareil fir wu ■ befo PeuTi Harbor than iow, Ge Bradl^ told a prei s confei...,. Fort Bliss Wednesday djuring tion .tour of militalEy facilif :E1 Paso. I ; ]; Bradley and his staff pit today for San Antonio. ./ VA Reminds Vets With Dependents Of Deadlines Architects Will Inspect Bottling Plant in Austin 1 SOVIET PLANS SEPARATE GERMAN GOVEINMENT ; WAjpSAW, June 25 -IbD—Thp Foreign Ministers of Russia an 1 seven satellite countries [were yc- "liably reported Thu rsda-y to' bo put- ’ ting the finishing Cliche); to pi^i 5 • to set up a separat|e government-^ » Eastern Germany. *. | 1 One conference observer said i that would be tj eir most Tikeljy i’ I .answer to the Western Allies’ pr<- posed federalizatim of Westirtr* Germfny. P ■ j.". Thik source adddd, howiver, that ,1 SovietlForeign Mil ister \. M. Mo • f otov ijind his coll (agues line stop furil rni power J. _LION PAID 1 FOR ARROWHEAD RANCH McALLEN, Te^|, June 25 — The 57,000-acre Airrowheid RaiKjh in Hidalgo land St irg coqnties his : i-ineut owner. He is T. W. Lee, a rancher and oilm in fro n Gladji- ..water. He fought.(the. property f$r •Ji approx mer G. v-»- •u,; imately Ben Sr., o: ... b . J ,(00,000 MduJ'SS" Members of Architecture 301 and 302 classes will make an in spection trip to Austin on Friday, June 25 to inspect the site on which the Pcpsi-Cola Bottling Co. is located. The architecture students will discuss the plans and requirements •i»f the site with William Purdy, one of the owners of fhd Pepsi Cola franchise in Austin. Among the activities to be considered are group recreation,, sports, and a hobby center. The students will also visit other places of interest while in Austin. After a short inspection of the Uabrican Factory, they will go to the Pepsi-Cola plant where they spend the remainder of the morning. The afternoon will be used to inspect other places of in terest in various parts of; the city. Gordau C. McCutchan] instruc tor of Both classes, jyill accompany the students. Twenty-six members of the two classes have expressed trjp. or me iwo classes nave the desire to make the) Student vetdrans who are entit led to increased monetary benefits for more than one dependent are reminded by the Veterans Admin istration of two important deadline dates to be observed to receive In- | creased allowances. ■ 1 Veterans in full-time education- j al courses who are entitled to $120 I monthly subsisten^ because they I have more than lone dependent j must submit Evidence of addition- j al dependency before July 1, in order to receive the higher .pay ments retroactive to April 1. Those with more than one de pendent and taking part-time schooling, combination course^ or are affected by the Increased in come ceiling must submit proof of additional dependency by Septem ber 1. In most cask, veterans in this group may submit this evi dence on a form Which they will receive from the Veterans Admin istration office. f s Veterans losing subsistence, compensation or pension checks are warned that they should notify imiqediately the appropriate Vet erans Administration Regional Of fice. The main losing the check should write a letter giving his full name and address, claim num ber, date and amount. He should also state what the check was for and reasons for loss. If the check has not been found and returned to the Treasury De partment, VA will take steps to reimburse its loss. 1 A veteran who finds his check after reporting its loss should not ify VA and hold the check until he has been advised by the Treas ury' that action to stop payment has been withdrawn. the athletic areas. Students : could remove the shirt (While partilcipat- ing in the sport or event, and then replace the shirt-luntil he reached his dormitory. Plans were made for the Sen ate' to rerve as tingle committee during the surqmer. As each event qr need for the use of the grtmp, then a special committee might be appointed. Plans were made to send a Welcoming Committee to. meet the 4-H students when they visit the Campus during the latter part of the summer. Identification Cards j ■ Bennie Zinn, assistant Dfcan of Men, came before the Senate and discussed the possibility of pro viding identification cards for A&M students. He pointed out that the card could be Used for admittance to baseball, football, and similar games, and make it possible for students to present positive identification when cash ing checks or carrying on other financial transactions. The Senate voted that each mem ber would poll at least ten stu dents and find their opinion in the matter. Action on the matter will Next Week’s Grove Schedule Entertainment at the Grove next week will feature the world famous “Grandpa Jones’* and Romona. The schedule for the week’s activities will be as follows: Monday June 28 “THE, UN SUSPECTED” Claude R&ines- Peter Lorre. Tuesday June 29 Free Skat ing (skates IOC); Wednesday June 30 “Grand pa Jones & RomOna.” Thursday July 1 “THE WESTERNER” Gary Cooper- Waiter Brenman. , /’ Friday July 2 Free skating. property at hitchh waiting for rides Stands. One in while at hitchhiking Stands, stance was cited in which students had invaded the yard and porch of a private home. The group again called on the students to observe property rights of individuals. N. R, Leatherwood, president, said, “Students should observe this common courtesy along with the others that Aggies are well known for.’* “Watch Dogs” Kenneth Bond, student repre- senfative from the Bryan area, Wag appointed “watch-dog” on the health program. Bond will serve as an intermediary between the Col lege Sanitation Officer, R. E. Win der; and the Senate. Harry Risien was named “watch dog” for the mess hall. In cases of so ur milk, sour food, or similar things, he will speak to the megs authorities. j Zinn told the group that a full time student dog-catcher had been hired by the college. The dog- Cateher will concentrate on remov ing the dogs around the mess hall. Masons to Observe Homecoming Day In Bryan Saturday i .The W. T. Austin Chapter Council will observe the annual Xoriiecoming celebration at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Masonic Hall of Bryan, according to F. R. Brison. | Brison said newly-elected offi cers for the coming year would be installed and invited all Master iiMaions, particularly those of Brazos Union Lodge in Bryan, Sul Ross Lodge in College Station, Ce dar Creek Lodge in Kurten, and Adam' Royder Lodge in Welborn, to attend the Service. } The 90 men who have been mem bers for 25 years or longer will be accorded special recognition and honors, Brison said. Austin Area ' T ' j - -\\ Reserves Train This Week-end in the national guard an by men 19 through 25 j eating to sidestep induction into tl|e |vgubA] services. Between 200,000 and 210 are expected to be drafte I year. The first defense measbr Thursday was the navy inniiey bil totaling $3,749,059,250 ft r ihe fiif cal year beginning July 1 It includes funds to s|jirt thji world’s largest ship, a aircraft carrier to cost al ! The second phase of home station training for the Or- gam zed Reserves in the Aus- an j previous approprin tin area will be held this week end, according to an announ cement made by the senior officer of the Austin area. The first phase whien was com pleted on June 12 and 13 had 106 reservists. Enough new members have been added to bring the total up to 126 men. The program for this week-end* will be a study of the chemical warfare service equipment, the four point two chemical mortar, its use in warfare, and a dc strqtion of its firing^ The, p of flame throwers and their nf- fectivness Will be observed. 1 Sunday, June 27, will be devoted to studying the terrain and various tactical operations. EaclT'resiervist will receive a problem to work out. Tha Infantrymen will bo given tjie job of organizing a defense ahd will have to reeonnoiter a defen sive terrain. Ordinance mad will have the mission of locating a motor park keeping in hpuid drain age possibilities, accessibility of the enemy and camouflage. Comments and remarks of the last phase were Enthusiastic and Very complimentary. It is bdlieved that the second phase will be as successful as the first, according to reports from the Texas Military District Public Information Section at Austin. navy has more than five spend this year. Can Start at Ofrcje The army and Air Foi priation bill for $6,705,4 enable them immediate! building both manpower ment. The Air Force receives 000 of the fund, but it separate, appropriation gross to build a 70-groiip arm. Signature of the which had not beep e,xpeJt|< the July 5 dead line, nul 22, or ninety dajfs fron possible beginning date tions. Registrations chn beg n but selective service’ of it would take about six set up draft-board This would make the ij'^tratidji date around Aug. 16. Mr. Truman could hiv l waitd ten days (not countipi; Sunday • and holidays) before s gMing t|’ Vetch Seed Lab Now Operating At ExpL Station i I- , I The Vetch Seed Testing Labora tory of the Texas .Agricultural Ex periment Station here is now-op erating, Dr. E. B. Reynolds, labor atory director announced today. Germination and purity tests are being run on seed from the crop now being harvested. Vetch is one of the best and most widely grown legumes used in Texas for soil improvement, Reynolds said. It furnishes protec tion against erosion, adds nitro gen and improves the physical con dition of the soil. Production of high quality vetch Seelj has become an important source Of farm income in the West Cross Timbers and adjacent farm ing areas. An appropriation for experi ments with vetch and seed testing was made available by the State Legislature at the request of in dividual vetch seed producers and grower organization, Reynolds said. Services of tiie laboratory will include germination and puri ty tests on seed produced by Texas growers. draft legislation. Man] lieved he would delay uqti to let more draft-age iii reserves. Now that the draft ii 19 through 25 are au eligible for induetiigi in ular armed forces, and can gain exemption by reserve unit. What It Means Briefly, this js what bill means All men 18 through 2.’ ister. But only those 25 will be subject to ind twenty-one months’ serfi regular armed forces A total of 161,000 ycu may volunteer for one je ice in the United States a later draft, The bill also provides, keep its pool of manpo iv ij that draftees must s< years in the active rese years in inactive res* their 21-month stretch 18-year-olds must put i years in the reserves. Most veterans are e: :e exemptions include vci» one year’s service in pi :u ninety days’ service bet w Harbor, Dec, 7, 1941, al i< Sept. 2, 1945. ; The President is au set up deferments for rr a those in essential oceuj those in scientific or search and jstmly. High school students furred until graduation the ‘age of 20, and coll&< unfil the end of the sc iq Conscientious object drafted for non-comba To Set Up ,Boi The law provides foi local draft boards in c ac However, on the reco of the governor a state set up a single board ffqi (See DRAFT on l I - T im E l- lisslojn. The bubble cum addict, wwof£ snaps and pops shatter the STUDY TIME SILENCE — AND HlS WADS OF CUM CAN BE FOUND PLASTERED ALL. over the ROOM. • i The would-be cowboy WHO VIOLENTLY ATTACKS - hic bewildered roommate PURINC His NICHTLY ; LASSO PRACTICE. I J |\ ■ -i V il: rjtiuit&n ipprot |o the aoo-tod $i27j.;i iteserV' V, ti bMions t law tmentj ^ l»serve$ f)0 mer le firsjtj signet npprd 63 wi| t> bugili equip b6,986|f J grtt » n Com strikirji: h bi befo i Sop)< w, tb indut t oncji idibIs sai seeks jj) diiinerj uul b< the InJfjt v ertliifl w, m«J oi«aticull s oilhe re* longfji; ining L e drall ust reg sthrougjl IS of l! i •’s spr}' il escaj^ hUorder in 1 intact I'M? thn i v ip or fh e nil's aft* Iso, ti, • i ji|ix. eicti 11 pt. 4 ns wR time,; m Pe V-J <1 MODEL AIRPLANE. FANATIC WITH A MISSINC MOTOR IN the Wild Blue YONDER r Bids lue-Prints; ugust 12 itruc (on, elevator and dumbwaiter installations, heating (Tnd ventila ting, refrigeration, including: air rondi ioning, plumbing and gas fit- t ing, and electrical '■work. Tnil main student center will con- kist of three stories; the student activity rooms, offices mid guest, room i, three stories; and the bowl- '* . ing f rid billiard rooms, one story. Mailed Plans Available Detailed plans and specifications which may lie obtainbd at the of fice of the A&M Systlern Architect, 228 Administration Building, nro, divhlid into two sets; general cod- k.i w* t lr»*v o v* /] n v » n ♦ /-w ttVfsInllrxrSrv rized ied mini, |ons, and ical fn- |U be i - reac-hiug studen year 1 , may rvice. ttmg countii. endati: n tor cRa as mai ;e 6) $ ! With the uro- posa s. AH bid^ wilf ble retained *by J inforced cofi- 4 ith a variety Total floor the constnicy center, bidv 24 by Wf H. struction and elevator installatiotm and mechanical installations. In- form ition concerning this project may also be obtained at that office. A deposit of $25 payable to the A&M College of Texas will be re- quin tl for each set of plans arid specifications, or-$35.00 for both General and Mechanical Construc tion. jWhen the plans and specifi cations are returned, in good con dition, not biter than 10 days af ter (|ipcning df the bids, this de posit' Will lie roturmkl. Procedure Used Prjoposals shall be prepared Only on tlie forms furnished by the Ar chitect, and submitted in sealed onve opes fumisheit ’* the )|ollege. ‘ Ccpsti-udion' is re cret< j and masonry w of interior finishes, area of the building will be 115,0(10 squa .’C feet. In i preparation for tion of the student word received June Hobimami, comptroller, for the sale, of seven buildings in the block wasl, of Guion Hall. ; Syptak High Didder B. Syptak was high bidder on foqr houses, and Sam Ruther ford was'the high bidder on 1 the remiining three. Bi<l prices on the sevth houses ranged jfrom $56.1 to $3,5)5. , . . ' T ic comptroller wilt* refer the bids to the Board oij Directors at the meeting July IQ, cipnted that they wil bq acccpU'd. If t)e bids are approved; the pres ent ftccupants of the buildings Will be i .’inquired to vacate by August 1. Under terms of ;the bids the buillAings must be removed ; by Sep- toml>er .1. • The date of Septjpmber. 1 was set because plans scnlll for the suc cess ful bidder to Wgin construc tion within 15 days after the ijon- trait has been awarded. Ji! e Extension Service Members Teaching At Austin School Three members of) the Texas A &Ml Industrial Extension Service are: teaching in a cooperative sum mer school at Austin being Jointly spoinsored by A&M and Texas Unk veraity. S xty-two teachenj of vocatiohnil triue and industrial subjects from hig|h schools and jjunior colleges are^ attending thp school. I!he A&M instructors are M. D. I Dalfrow, H. I). Benrjdon and E. L. Williams. '• j, JP ,. The joint school was held at College Station last year, and \yill alti rnato between the two colleges fn n year to year, ! I i 1919 both A&M and' the Uni versity were designated as official tcafther training institutions for teachers of industrial classes un-/ dor thq Smith-Hughes Act. Bui two Separate schools for vocational teachers were found to be urynec- es? ary, and the joint plan, 7 was adopted last year. , ) - j / MlSSISSIPPIANS TO WALK Ol T ON TRUMAN / r] Jackson, miss., j<me 25 —on Milwissippi's 30 delegates to the National Democratic Convention an pledged to walk out if Presi dent Truman is, nominated. rir- 1 "- This SPACd IS FONDLY dedicated TO TNt ROOMMATt, WHO HAS DEVELOPED THE HOBBYIoI' KICK INC TRASH CANS DOWN THE HALL dR STAIRWAY...... j c.&rJSW m CREATES A LIVING NKRTmO* FOR TNfP _ K i ■<. • . *'i,. aia.’a?! • .vl?” uLi ... ill: * 1 -1 If m jlL ’ll