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•' •! :! '''4 Battalion Editorials Page 2 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1950 if . - ; i ^ -ry: Europe — Just a Semester Away Somebne will receive around $400 as a result of the Student Life Committee meeting fearly this week. ^ That is the approximate amount a se lected student will receive to enable him to tour Europe this coming summer. Pos sibly more money will come from other sources in order to defray traveling ex- - penses, which would probably amount to a few hundred dollars. Requirements for application as a candidate for this award are few but es sential. The person who receives the award must write at least one article a week for The Battalion during his tour, and alsi > one article a mohtlv for the school year following his trip. The winner must have enough grades to enable him to pass his next year’s work, meanwhile fulfilling a light speaking-tour of campus clubs and organizations. A little journalistic talent is the last stipula tion, aiding him to write an effective ac count of his trip. Europe has always been the center- point of world affairs. There the wars start, the peace ends. There lies history in the making, alongside history itself. Rome, with its Colosseum and the Vati can State ; London and its House of Par- liament, guiding the destiny of millions; Paris, its side-walk cafes, wonderful at mosphere; the Arch de Triumphe and the Eiffel Tower; the low countries, the high countries—all form what is probably the most fascinating continent of them all. Only a meager few? out of last year’s student body took advantage of this op portunity to apply for the trip. Rumors had the trip canceled, but they proved false, an<J once more A&M students get an almost-free trip to Europe. Since the college hajs gone to such ex pense to finance this project, it would jus tify its faith to select a man deserving of su^h a trip. And the best man may be omitted, from the consideration, unless he signifies his desire to see Europe. We would like to see a large number of candidates apply for this award (and honor), fbr only in that manner may the best possible representative from A&M go as an ambassador to Europe, and return as an European ambassador to A&M. To Gamble Or Not to Gamble? (Legally) ' There is dissension in the most popu lous state of them all. New York, between two men who are probably the most pow erful i^ the state. In one corner stands Republican Gov ernor Thomas E. Dewey, perennial presi dential \candidate. j Opposite him is New York City’s Irish mayor, William O’Dwyer. Subject of discussion: the woes and sins of gambling (Dewey), versus the le galizing of gambling (O’Dwyer). Not only does Dewey dislike the idea, he calls the mayor’s proposal that the state legalize gambling on public sports events “shocking, immoral, and indecent.” Unalterably opposed to any measure of this type, Dewey proceeds: “The en tire history of legalized gambling in this 'country and abroad shows that it has brought nothing but poverty, crime and ^corruption .... and ultimately a lower liv ing standard and' misery for all the peo ple.” O’Dwyer, claims Dewey, writes that the New York City police were unable to “eliminate scandals involving [the partici pants in professional and amateur sports.” With next fall bringing a state elec tion, the Republicans are doing all they can to keep the gambling issue alive and in the minds of the voters. O’Dwyer has been mentioned as a leading possibility for the Democratic nomination for Governor next Noy. 7 Dewey would probably like to retain the position or at least seat an other Republican, since he has given up all presidential aspirations—he says. Although the GOP seems to be using the issue as strictly aj political move, they are quite correct in theic beliefs that legal ized gambling lowers ethical standards. If O’Dwyer cannot cope with the gam blers, he should seek new methods and new men—not new laws. Greenstuff for the Shamrock's Sire • • Glenn McCarthy, supposedly wealthy friends will smirk? a little wfhen they read oilman, hotel oWner, and general big shot, may not be as wealthy as many people think. The RFC (Reconstruction Finance Corporation) in Washington has an appli cation from the great Irishman, made in December, for a loan of $70 million. Although McCarthy’s office refuses to discuss the requested loan, it was learned that the application was filed on behalf of three McCarthy enterprises, including the Shamrock, his oil and gas corporation, and the chemical company. No doubt some of McCarthy’s rivals; and probably some of his fair-weather Our nomination for a spot in the Des pised Dozen: the prof who told his stu dents that, to him, Dead Week was just one Dead Day—this coming Friday. Bless his li’l ole heart: ; * i the news item of the loan, recalling the grandiose opening of -the Shamrock and other greenback projects. The operation of his interests, how ever, must involve a huge amount of dol lars—apparently more than he has on hand. McCarthy has done more than many wealthy Texans toward creating an interest in our state. His request should and probably will be dealt with just as fairly as requests from less colorful men of the" nation. Perhaps our enthusiasm for the Hoij Ionian stems from his being a former Stu dent of the college and his recent interest in several A&M affairs. NIGHT CLUB Where tjhe waiters are Cool, The music is hot, The table’s reserved, •And the guests are not. The Battalion "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman’' Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions News contributions may be made by telephone ( lloodwin Hall. Classified ads may be placed by tele] Office, Room 209, Goodwin Hail. 4-5444 iphone — -) or at the editorial office. Room 201. lone (4-6324) or at the Stuudent Activities The Associated Frees is entitled exclusively to the use for republics' dited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and local news <" fed heroin. Rights of republication of all other matter herein are also Kntmd M MenU-claM matter at Fort Oftta* at Collar* Station, Tasaa. naSar lb* Act of Conena* of March S. U70. ; Member of The Associated Press BILL BILLINaSLHT, C. C. MUNROE.. 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OOLLOB Sixteen Fain one American Plays (Modem Library, *2) and Six Plays by Kanfman A Hart (Modern Library, «1.M) The Modem Library—that boon book lovers on a tight budget— time offers the ardent but fln- tlly embarrassed devourer of literature two anthologies of worthy American stage plays df the twentieth century, one a pourri of the sixteen best com- tragedies, and romances on way between 1924-1939, the Other a’ collection of five comedies and one serious attempt by the Creatcst duo of wits on the Great white Way—Kaufman and Hart. We consider “The Front Page,” ••The Green Pastures,’’ “The Petrified Forest,” “Our ni'feH! \* i SaQfialad b— Jaaaary 1*50 Iwa o) b* 4 *# Copy' 4 #** l*SO by («w*a. “UW you ring. Sir?* 9 Letters To The Editor (Ail tatters to tbs editor which an slsoad by a student or employe* ef the eoUef* and which do not contain obaeana or Itbetous material will ha published. Per sons wlahlnc to have their names withheld from publication may request such action and these names will not, without the consent of tb* writer, be divulged to any persons other than the editors.) EXEMPTION TROUBLES Editor, Thd Battalion: Genilemen: Now > that the time Of finals comes ground, as it does every semester about this time, there comes the sweating and waiting for your name to be called on the exemption list, if you are one of the lucky ones to deserve an ex emption. I have a couple of pet •gripes to put in front of : you and the whole student body plus the heads of the departments: Subject- exemptions. If a fellow has an “A” average in a course at the end of the se mester, no matter how many “A’s” there are in all his sections, I think he should exempt the course. I may be wrong in mjy belief, but it seems to me that if a guy worked that hard all year and got his r 'A” l , he should deserve to get out of the final. The way it runs now, they could push the exemption minimum to a,99.8 and exempt perhaps a certain | quota of ., the class, but a poor divil with a 98.5 would have to take the final. I ask you, IS THAT RIGHT? It also seems to run t^ue course here that a number of uates, seniors, etc. wait till their last year to take some of r^ie rougher sophomore and junic courses because they are automa-\ tie-ally exempt from the finals.^ They may ndt know it, but they knock some soph or junior out of a well deserved exemption. I can well see their point—“Get out of all the work you can while you can”—but I ask you IS THAT RIGHT ? ? If they are exempt from finals, they should not be in the quota for exemptions for the ones who are required to take finals. Since I still hope to get a de gree from here, I request that my l\name be withheld. Name Withheld by Request Official Notice Journalism 202. Beginning News Report ing. will be scheduled at 9 Tuesday and Thursday, with practice from 1 to 3 on Friday, rather than the hour shown In the printed schedule of classes. D. D. Bure hard Head of Department ORDINANCE NO. ill AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAW FUL TO ALLOW A DOG TO RUN AT LARGE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF A DOG WHO ALLOWS THE SAME TO RUN AT LARGE SHALL Be FINED; AND SPECIFYING THAT EACH IN STANCE A VIOLATION OF THIS OR DINANCE OCCURS SHALL BE CON SIDERED A SEPARATE OFFENSE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION. TEXAS: Section 1. It shall be unlawful to allow a dog to run at large within the limits of the City. Section 2. Any person responsible for the care of a dog who allows the same to run at large within the limits of the City shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and mpbn conviction shall be flried not less than ten (fio.oo) dollars nor more than fifty ($60.00) dollars. Section 8. Each instance that a viola tion of this ordinance occurs shall be con sidered a separate offense Section 4. This ordinance shall be effec tive from and after passage and publica tion. : ° Passed and approved the 9th day of January. IMS’. APPROVED: , * /Ernest Langford j . Mayor ATTEarr: a /N. M. McGinnis City Secretary Graduate Record Kxmnti. must be received *t the P before January II. Applica^' be obtained directly from _ Testing Service, P. O. Box Sj'i&r w - ‘ MOVIE MANAGEMENT Editor, The Battalion: If superior movies are available at low prices,?.why doesn’t the per son so concerned With the opera tion of our Guion Hall Theatre, avail himself of the opportunity and present decent program at his own theatre. If he would do this it would be unnecessary for him to present low' grade, cheap, vul gar sex movies to the impression able young audience that is in this area, and still envy the business of Guion Hall. Concerning his intentions as a benefactor of the A&M students, it would be ihterestirig to know just what he pays his student labor per hour. | The policy of trying to divide, confuse, and conquer 1 our enter tainment program wiH work in other places but ndt at A&M, be cause we are loyal to pur own ac tivities first, last and always, or hasn’t he heard df a student theatre boycott. He should ask someone who can tell him about how ef fective they can be. I aln not quite’* sure of his in tentions in this matter, but it is my assumption that business isn’t so good at his theatre, or he would n’t be looking around for more pat rons in such a dovious j fashion." For pete sake, he should give . the student body credit for hav- ng more sense than to fall for such a line of underhanded in- ndo. Student’s Wife’s Name Wlth- heM\by Request. , Knipling Talks To Ento Majors Dr. E. F. Knipling, chief of the Division of Insects Affect- ing Man and Animals, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine, stationed a t Washington, D. C., spoke to the entomology society, January 10, at 8 p. m. Dr. Knipling is a native Texan and. a graduate of Texas A&M in the class of .’30. Me received his B. S. degree in the field of entom ology. Knipling later attended Iowa State College from which he received his Ph. D. in 1935. After receiving his Ph. D., Dr. Knipling joined the division of in sects affecting man and animals and was stationed at Menard, Tex as, for several years. In May, 1916, Knipling was awarded a medal by the United States Typhus Commission for work done as a senior entomologist at Orlando, Florida. While there he helped to develop methods for the control of insects affecting the health of man. Knipling and his associates developed or adapted practically all of the insecticides and repellents used by the armed forces during World War II. DDT, benzylbenioate, and “6-2-2” Were among the materials developed. Dr. Knipling wgs made chief of the Division of Insects Affecting Man and Animals in 1947, having hl« office in the United States De partment of Agriculture, Washing ton, D. C. , All members of the staff, grad uate students, members of the en- sgwsara-Jat Critical Drought Plaguing Plains , Austin, Tex. —<^>— Northwest Texas and the high plains are still “critically dry.” the U. S. De partment of Agriculture said to- ■ day. Field work was restricted and feeding of livestock increased dur ing the week ending Jan. 9 be cause of cold weather. Rain and sleet improved the moisture situa tion oyer much of the state but rain is needed in the northwest. Wheat was frozen to the ground in the high plains where the cold was most intense, the USDA said, but it does not appear to have been seriously damaged. Winter grains and cover crops in northern and central areas were not hurt by the freeze. Work in commercial, vegetable areas was resumed about the mid dle of the week after the misty spell. The south Texas onion crop continued to he in good condition. Grapefruit continued tp move ac- i tively. Livestock were showing some shrinkage but remained in “fair to good” condition. Green . winter feed was responding to the added moisture. PALACE Rrtjnr? 2'$$79 LAST DAY .< itt * r .1*1; t HIGH CORtV PREVUE FRIDAY 11 P. M. A UNNERSAbINTERNATIONAL PICTURE QUEEN TODAY 8i THURSDAY COMING TO QUEEN "*• f.'; j—H r= Town,” “The Little F< “The Time of Your best of the lot first compendium. In their bustling edy-drama of the ineas, “Tlie Front Paga,” Ban Hecht and Charles MacArthur er ected one of the greatest monu ments to journalism. At no other time has the audacious exuberance of this noble profession been caught with such aur wit. Unfortunately, a take-off on the play has from its glowing jrepu Marc Connely’a tures,” adapted from Roark Bradford’s Nt B , v «•*•!», showed Heaven as seen through the eyes of a Negro Sunday School teacher. Amusing without being irreverent, It ran for a year and a half on Broadway. It was in Robert E. Sherwood's “The Petrified Forest" thaii Hum phrey Bogart flrat gained the rec ognition that led to his subsequence success in Hollywood. As Duke Mantee, the vicious gangster, Bo gart held his own with the late Leslie Howard, a polished ’and im peccable performer who made me morable the role of Alari Squier, the educated and philosophical ho- bo. AS far as we’re concerned, Bo- gart is still at his best as he looks the part, can act. Frank Craven’s T Man Loses Rock, Finds In Store tJ, jar Newport Beach, Calijf. r j Jan. 18 LAb—This story is mildly; reminis cent of the. mail who cut open the fish and found the' diamond ring he had dropped overboard the year before. Twelve years ago, Fred L. Ken nedy was .standing bn r Iwtyarf on Petosky Bay, Mich., whlen he spied a large and colorful agate, lying on the bottom. Into seven feet of water he dove, came up vrtth >*• But a few weeks late)-, a burglar stole the polished stone from his Petosky home. The other day, visiting a gem shop near here, he spotted it again. This time he had to buy It. the Stage Manager \ highlight of “Our Town.' ton Wilder's tender and Ing study of life In a small, tally American town. Town” was played without cry. and Craven stood footlights, explaining happening on the stage, tonally taking n [dramatic j part himself. 1 ■ The highly emotional William Saryoyan turned hlmeelf)coniplete- ly loose in "The Time of Your Lite," through which rims one of the oddest assortment'll i*divirt ual* ever seen on a stage. Laid entirety in the salon of Nifck the Greek, "The Time of/Youri Life" was directed by Eddie Dowling, who also i starred in the role bf Joe, a permanent fixture at Nice’s. Our favorite la "The Little Fox- os," Lillian Heilman's ijnclsive study of greedy brothers jand a greedy sister who stop at nothing in their quest for the niaterlal things of life. Tallulah Bahkhead brought the role of the avaricious and scheming Regina Oiddens to the stage with terrifying coldness. Bette Davis fared Just as Well in the screen version. The most accomplished Broad way masters of the destructive wisecrack and tart verbal retort are George 8. Kaufman and Moss Hart, six of whose plays have been gathered together Into Is probably the funniest and ‘ ttest six hundred pages t found on the market today, written.' by American p wrights. From the^sextet we have tihosen “The Man ;wlho Came tb Di as oUr all-time all-timer. 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