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▼ I j . .■ ■ , ■< -.-JI; .. ' Battalion Edito ■ \ i f; Page 2 ^ Y . _.< T litorials THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, ■i.■!;■■!..■ .i i.i.^;mw - cording 1 o Bani) O’Connor; president of the !\1- March With The March of Dimes .r-1 • ■ : : One of the greatest of humanitarian ef forts will begin over the nation this month. This effort, one in which all can partici pate, is the annual March of Dimes. Funds gained from voluntary contri butions to the March of Dimes are divided equally between The Nationally Founda tion for Infantile Paralysis and local chap ters of the foundation. It is this fund which enables many afflicted to walk • again and to regain healthful positions in life. j Out of the polip cases in the nation last year, approximately 10,000 were over 15 years of age. The greatest number of this group proportionally fell on ages be tween 15 and 24.'t \ This age group is probably the one in which we are most interested. It includes most of us, most of our friends, many of our loved ones. Polio does not heed race, creed, color, religion—it will strike any where, anytime. It may strike any of us, or perhaps it has. Last year saw the largest number of polio cases in ariy one year in the history of this country. The economic impact of this record number of cases has been a serious drain on funds of the foundation, pay, in view Some $31 million was needed for patient reap. The State of the Union, and Politics • ? 950 pass them up. With onlj small donatio; one, the foundation can fight against polio. It’s a small price to of the huge dividends it may The state of the union is good, thinks ' Harry Truman, President of the United States and speaker before yesterday’s joint Congressional session. His address, interrupted frequently by Democratic ap plause and cheers, occasionally by Repub lican jeers, predicted smooth economic sailing for the American economy and i called again for enactment of sweeping social legislation promised by him a year and a half ago when he was campaigning •i j ] for president. 1 Hi He called for repeal of the Taft-Hart- ley Labor law. He asked for passage of a national compulsory health insurance bill. He wants the draft law continued. He ' called for approval of proposed legislation v to establish public power authorities like the TVA in the Columbia River Valley and . along the St. Lawrence seaway. He wants social security coverage broadened. Anti-poll tax; anti-lynching, and fair employment legislation was re quested. He wanted Congress to “make some changes in our tax system which would reduce present inequities, stimulate business activity, and yield a moderate amount of additional revenue" to the fed eral government. The President promised to send along further messages oh taxes and how to bol ster this country’s anti-monoply laws. He Artura Toscanini, famous conductor, has boon named a life-time senator of the Italian Republic fpr his contribuations to the world off music. Perhaps we will soon have a Student Senator Bill Turner as a direct retaliation. freedom iri premised by state,I' 1 return for a type of security the supporters of the welfare j Moore that :e the ' Dime. admitted! in court that The Other Man. In Manhattan, Mo torist Paul in 20 years license, but of; conscieh for one. of drivling he haid never had a he “did have an attack other d;ay and applied iFrom the Daily Texan comes this gem. “An egotist ijs a guy who blows his horn when approaching a railroad crossing." “The average woman has a vocabulary of only eighteen hundred words.” It is small stock, but| think of the turnover. M The Battalion "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman” -r— Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of News contributions may be made by telephone (4-5444) ioi L’oodwin Hall. Classified ads may be placed by telephone ( Office, Room 209, Goodwin Hall, ; „ j 1 ‘ v The Battalion, official newspaper of the Aaricultural an City of College Station, Texas, is published five times a wes Friday afternoon, except during holidays and examination peril talion is published tri-weekly op Monday, Wednesday and Friday; y.’ar. Advertisinjr rates furnished on request. Traditioni at the editorial office, Room 201, “4) or at the Stuudent Activities credited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and local hews of rd herein. Rights of republication of all other matter herein • i ■ ' '• i Entered at Memd-elaaa matter at Poet Office at Collcac Station. Texaa. under Uie Act of Conartaa of March I, 1*70, Member of The Associated Press BILL BILUNOSLSnr, C. C. MUNROE.. echanical College of Texas and the circulated every Monday through I. Durings the pimmer The Bat- Subscription rate $4.30 per school also reserved. T Reprqeentcd nationally hr National Ad- ctrtialar Santa* Inc., at N*w York City. y>leaco, Lea Ainctps, and San Franeiaeo. Clayton aalph, Lawla Barton. Otto KUDM # #•••••••••••• ej« ••••• *1 /.-v- /. .wfcsi&r Elail Muitle* Jr. i&Jf'l&XZi..'.; ton. Dean Rood. _ Mae.;«•■««,a.,,,! 1 Meitaitai noavs Uan Pavla, Curtin Kdwarda, J. _0. Falla. ftlfapoM Villa, Henry I amour. II. r. Roland, /.liter-. d Holman Dove Coalett. Chuck Cebeni BUI 1’otta Jf*" i - ■' l Roeer cj John W Old Conn. non The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use foh republication of all news dispatches spontaneous origin publiah- Co-Editors ' r • hSwewTT Frank Maul Jim Heed . Morsua Manager I •' aataeaveaoee Pun liar fell. Hcrhe Muevar. I lull Laawal ifuoh. John dvunu I Feature SMltor •Sporta Co-editon Ice. Feature Wrttan .T V. Sporta Widtere .. AUvarttalng Uanagaf 0 lb ^ snsvtz .IHUI Mataah. Circulation Aaaiatanta L ■ il : T care alone during that epidemic year, ac- “ "iai '* * - - foundation. 'P Half of !the money given to the tional founda ion is used in a program of scientific (research, education, and emer gency aid in spidemics. The : ’emai ning half of the money stays, with local chi pters serving the area? con tributing it. These chapters work through recognized health and welfare agenejies to give immediate aid to infantile paralysis victims. The national foundation was foiinded by the late F-anklin Delano Roosevelt, on January 3, ] 938. Roosevelt, who was a polio victim limself, is honored over the nation with ceremonies on his birthday, proceeds of v r hich go to the fund. Around t ie campus and business dis tricts of this community will be containers to receive your nickles, dimes, quarters, or whatever you would like to give. : Don’t f -H ’ from every- continue their 'itic Boyle's Column • u % '.i By HAJL BOYLE New York—(API—Let's our old $4.98 crystsd ban, what the year ahead has for us. This poor man’s philosopher 1950 as a less jittery period l 1949. Pear of immediate war will abate still more. Nobody will drop ryi ihes NK V; a T? ri. Bah, w Year * sees than Manipulated Costs ; ■ JET ii ; j; Facing Consumer pledged coiitmued efforts by the Admin istration to contain communism and to gain the upperhand in the “cold war.” The speei h was received variously, ac cording to in iividual political dispositions. Southerners were confused—Democrats, but opposed to civil rights legislation and other measures their party is trying to enact. Republicans opposed the President’s recommenda :ions right downi the line. And in the word; of Scott Lucas Democrats (outside the South) considered the presi dent’s address an “eloquent expression of his (Trumah s) humanitarian philosophy.” Harry Tiuman, President of the Uni ted States, : stands as the most outright spokesman, in this country for the welfare state. This stand is unique! \among poli ticians, really, any stand is. For politicians usually fenc c-straddle and wait until the popular shalt in public, opinion has been made obviqus. then they act. \ In the piaBt, the “status quo” has exist ed in American politics until public voting pressure demanded change! \ Trumart is calling for legislation that a future generation might have forced. His opposition is the opposition of men who believe they see in the present trend toward sociilism a sacrifice of personal BY SAM DAWSON New York 'iTl—The coRt of eut- inii is likely to beciome one of the most bitter disputes of the new year. ' It is also likely to become «ven more an artificial thing; j strictly manipulated. Since 1950 is an election year, there seems little chance of the year seeing a big break, price wise, for the eating public. The anticipated declining farm income Will disturb both Congress and the merchants in the farm belt. And whatever you may save at the grocerv chances ate you’ll be ask ed to make it up later at the tas collection office. Signs of the big fight ahead arc plentiful today. Farmers and pot iticianS are choosing up sides or N government subsidy plans. Cotton growers have just voted to accept' governmental control over . how much thev can plant in return for guarantees of hoW much they’ll get for their crjopi. Wheat, corn; peanuts, rice and potatoes also have moved over into the area wher the government will say what i planted, what price is paid. ^ Price of Food But, the pi-ice of food—should i be high • to please the farmer, o Official Notice An examination for credit in C. t :»0t)S will bo griven in 1 tho C. E. L« ctm Room at* 1 P. M.. Saturday. January D < 11)50. Only thnau »tudcnts authorized by the J^ccutive Committee may take tb exam. J. A. Orr; Profea*or Civil Enirjnecrtnjr Dept. All physical education majors who ej.t pect to graduate in 4une or during tie Summer pleaae cheek your degree plaji with m before Sm turd ay, January 7. C. W. Lwntom, Phymcal Education Dept. low to pleake the city folk? There iR the matter of storing the growing surpluses of farm pro ducts and of getting rid of them later on. After the war the rest of the world was eager to : get all it could of American food, but the world’s appetite for midwest corn and southwest wheat grows stead ily less, as production rises aboard. And since devaluation of foreign currencies, the price tag on Ameri can food is higher in term^ of other money. Control of Acreage There is also the politically pain fully matter of controlling the acreage which farmers will be permitted to plant. Not only does it bring up the matter of regimenta tion of that traditionally rugged individualist, the farmer, but also it frequently sets neighbor against neighbor, when one feels hunt more than the other, The current battle of the ten Texas cotton farmers against acreage | allotments shows hpw difficult the matter can be. Washington has just reported that this year’s total harvest was second only to last year’s record. The acreage harvested was the largest since 1933, reflecting the natural tendency of farmers to plant as much as possible when prices arc high and guaranteed. PALACE BrffDnZ-SfjTV TOD V thru SATURDAY a) gunk nun chmus co sum OMM Of HAVIN MKT 1QCN maanT PREVUE FRIDAY 11 P. M. iL QUEEN SPECIAL: Saturday Prevue 11 P. M. JhIh j- . . 1.1. Q ampu nil TODAY thru SATURDAY Features Start 1:00 - 2:50 - 4:40 - 8:20 - 8:10 10:00 FIRST RUN JOHN SUTTON JOT C0NIT Plus Pet* oiflii and the RICE - NORTH CAROLINA Cotton Bowl Game PREVUE FRIDAY 11 P. M. w Uki l THURSDAY A FRIDAY ! Bette Davis Joseph (otten xiNGvi&OR hchrTKhrc *3*25** COMING: SATURDAY PREVUE Sunday A Monday “Christopher Columbus’’ o an atom bomb in ger political issue than tariff taction. Since ifa kn election " the tax powder taxes on OOTOX HALL ia--' IN PERSON ! ! will repeal ta and baby other things the crystal in a $4.98 mouthpiece): w laa McArthur will to Aiheiica. __ Notre Dame and Oklahoi- CRYSTAL BALL, Page; 4) m — THUR8., JAN. 19TH :45 P.M, and 9:00 P.M; ' DEPREC/ATIOlj REVUE4I950 THE CITY SI. ICKER5 AND ENTIRE COMPANY MAIL enveloi M. COLLEGE OF TEXAS, COLLEGK STATli sure to indicate which show time is deaired. PRICES: *7 an *1 an a* vt <-r<w r nr .i..a»at ?! SKATS AND IV^Owiuvik oeevw . liflic: to lictoi* cvi. — $2.50, $1.80. $1.25 (Tax Included) - S ON SALE AT STUDENT ACTIYTTlES OFFICE, M. COLLEGE, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS. OUR JiANUAftY CLEARANCE IS NOW IN EFFECT I . r I Bt” :|l I''- I r J Mi-, j . p Now is the opportune time* to take advantage of these reductions^ in every department Jijjvi.! V 4 ;J • '• 1 11 ! - —"t If. MEN’S wtim '• j -j ! 1- j I' " •SHIRTS ....... $2189-$for$3^9 •JACKETS .'j. • S L A C K S - Special Table i VALUES 1(0 $14.95 j. v i • SLACKS -Regular . I ; . •HATS- Special Croup DOBBS AND OTHKR MARKS • L U C C A G E - Men’s & Ladies • MNN-BUSH SH0E~ Mont Styled Inch •EDGERT0N SHOES Most Styles Inrl. S€ i l /l Gff v • j . $5.# Ne Alterations Vi Off I'M** VnhiH* tq$10.(M) |. . | T/i Prief $14.45 ;& $15.45 f-" V:.li ' ' i . $8.95 & $9.95 ■ • i 5 1 SUBSTANTIAL RKDUCTIOno ON MEN’S CLOTHING (Suits Individually Tagg<?d) i LADIES WEAR rl Reductions Or ♦BAGS • SKIRTS • SLACKS}- • SWEATEF • BLOUSES • GLOVES • OTHER LADIES , i ■ ' ; If ' 'I » ________ r 4 i 41 - ■' . ' * ! :■ ‘ j BOYS WEAR , , Reductions On SOCKS T-SHIRTS 'I f! ' \ 1 | ■ N BOYS WEAR i r i •-;v CLOTHINB «INet P -i iihi f :i .1. -r X