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Page 2 Battalion Editorials l \ FRIDAY, FKBRU On Taking Time Oiit to Live . . . V V!i- " What is life worth anyway? -/ With newspapers and radios bleating of hydrogen bombs, guided missiles, and enemy submarines lurking off our coasts and filling their remaining space with automobile and plane crashes, and using illigitinjiate babies for their human-inter est angle, the stock dealing with man’s life probably would not bo eagerly sought - by any intelligent economist. It is indeed a pity that the world has fallen into the hands of a few who know so' Tittle of the art of living and so much of the science of destruction. ^ The true appreciation of living and the taking timd to give thanks for all the little things which make life worthwhile are being overshadowed by the present ! day race for power and knowledge. This ! is true, even on the A&M Campus. ~ i How many students and professors ! take even a few minutes each day to notice i-the so-called “little things?” — The way i a deep breath of early morning air clean- ; ses and expands the chest.—The designs ; of the campus buildings—The fragrance RY 10, 1960 $■ 1 of newly mown lawns—'“Old Sully”—A cardinal singing in some tree-top—Our flag waving in the wind—A new’ leaf on a winter-sleeping tree—-New flowerbeds '—■ Our fellow man — The difference be tween a sincere word of greeting and a forced one. . . . If some of the worid leaders could knoW and love these “simple things” and quit their race for methpds to destroy everything, perhaps they might be drink ing the wine of life instead of trying to figure out a way to make it burn. Nearly iall that a student can do is cross his fingers and pfay that if he ever attains the position of a leader pf men, he can guide them away from the present trend of self-destrpction and show them that living really is better than dy ing. In the meantime^ maype a few “wast ed” minutes, the magic of sprinlg-time, and Religious Emphasis Week wilt com bine to add purpose to our race forlknowl- : ‘ edge and assure t us that while thjing. J 1 : After Five Cushions, Incoherent Jabberings . Heard over the burnt of artillery sheila and the atutter of machine guns during ; battlea of tha laiit war were the Incoherent < Jabbering* of formerly tough men in the outfit, gone peychoneurotic. Wild-eyed, freneied, Momething within tfielr head* had ; snapped 'ftnd Inntend of being their usual r calm In the faro of battle, they were raving matt. What cauacd this change, this loss of control ? • Laet week the Army Medical Depart* “ment Bulletin carried Major Raymond S6- -^bel’s analysis of 50 cases of men who “weathered several battles^ and finally ^cracked up. Sobel found that a five-layer -Cushion of psychological defenses protec- -ted these old sergeants in combat from -caving in. Battle after battle wore these flayers away, one by one. Finally, with no ~m$re reason for mental control the men “lost their mental equilibrium. £ The outermost cushion that shell fire JJand death soon ground away was the one “of “distant ideals.” Hpre a reliance on -such intangibles as “the f6ur freedoms,” - democracy, and the desire for “keeping -the enemy^put of the United States,” pre- served their sanity. f £ Next to-go was the “hatred of the en- -emy.” Initially this sentiment was very .7 strong, but-combat, long-sustained, broke r it down. , r , life is a j worth- Then short term [Objectives—the pill box ahead, the hill objective in the noon attack—sustained these sioldiers after the former barriers werie let down. Once the hill was captured, maybe relief would come. But relief didn't come, and the hjHI wns captured. Another hill was ahead. Now the combat soldier relied on his personal even took away 2 ^ “My faith in the proposition that each -man should do precisely as he pleases with -all which is exclusively his own, lies at the - foundation of the sense of justice there is -in me. I extend the principle to communi- Tties of men as well as to individuals. I so ^extend it because it is politically wise, as ^“well as naturally just: politically wise in * saving us from broils about matters which / pride. A few more shot his pride. I.j.l The last thing holdijig him together was his "loyalty to the group". He could n’t bring himself to leaving hia outfit, leav ing the men who needed him and his rifle. Even this weakened, dissolved, and passed away. f I i Without these sustaining influences, the old soldier, the seasoned combat man saw war and death in different focus, and he could no longer reason his behavior. The sight Of a wounded comn scream of a shell ^passing overhea close call sent him into ravings and dered him a shell of. man. Once removed from the combat zone, given treatment, and rest the soldier soon recovered. Hp could still serve his ^.rmy well, but in a tear area. “The question was niot, ‘Why did \they break?’” explored Sobjel, “but whjy did they continue'to endure?’ r. > “ . ; i * Mark Twain: j Love seems the swiftest, but it! js the slowest of all growths. No man or woman rfeally knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century, j S -(jo not concern us. I — Abraham Lincoln To perpetuate the baby's first shoes j j Is a task that has me signing the blues', For no sooner do I decide to bronze ’em Than another one comes along and dons ’em. !- The Battalion "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman" Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions News contribution# may be made by telephone (4-6444) or at th« editorial office, Room 201. “ Joodwin Hall. Classified ad# may be placed by telephone (4-5324) or at the Stuudent Activities - Office, Room 209, Goodwin Hall. | ! - The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texi City of College Station, Texas, is published five times a week and cfrjculuted; every Month Friday afternoon, except during holidays and examination periods. During* the summei J? talion is published tri-weekly on Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Subscription - yrsar. Advertising, rates furnisbed on request. - 1 : n- ■ . ■■■■ ■■■ -“.I. 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Chee- _ ter Crltehfleld. Marvin Matueek. B. K. Roland. John Tujdey, bill Thompaoii. VRIn" Torn. “ I John Whitmore. Ray Wlllton*. Boi :-/r- . Jerry Ztlber. ..... i J.. -Lam- Oilvw.. .U, t \ f L ' i 1 - . i f ' J i: '• . - I i i iy Young. . .New* and Feature WWteri ...IT Circulation Manager Charles Klrkhein. Frank E. Slmi Roger Coslett. Ralph Oorfn Itxaa. Dear Jack Brandt, Ji Mehnary Rosa. J> J ...... Co-Editors Managing Editor ......Feature : .......Sports Newa Ed i News Edit ... L...^ Acting Copy ... Sports New# Fontaine. .'ii if . ;.,a. Chief Edl Sport* Fei 1 jerry Honaer. Fra: nk stmmrn. iry, Alex Munroe Frank Man- men. Jr..... I torialii > Edit, ngeiirad. Ti ^ :k. Bill 1 •i. . .... ommy Hites. . Photo Engraver* '■ I * Letters To The Edited (All lettera to the editor which are signed by a student or employee of the college and which do not contain obscene or libelous material will be published. Per sons wishing to .have their names withheld from publication may request such action and thse* n*me< —111 not. without the consent of the writer, be divulged to any persona other than the edl toes.) J . MUSTANG SPORTSMANSHIP Editor, The Battalion: Many have been the anguished sighs, moans, and groans issued from your office during the past five months about conduct de trimental to our chances fur the Sportsmanship. Trophy. I huve a little story that I feel should be brought to light before the ballot for the award is east. I wits one of it group Unit at- • tended the huxkoUmll game Tues day night In Dallas. We lost the aunie, bqt after the game l lost something mure, 1 lust the genuine leujtect: ftnd wnrtn feeling that I had previously burn for the HMD student hody, I have now moved, (hem from a high plaie on my friendship list In a very prominent spot on itnother list, Within a Mock of Perkins Gym, Hill Thornton, lloh McClure, ami Mitsy lojtvls were aitaehett by a pack of hulking vnndals trying to steal out mascot an amiable bull dog named Moses wearing an Ag gie blanket. Bill Thornton- was grabbed from behind, and, with his amis pinned to his sides, he Official Notice OFFICIAL NOTICK In order to permit students and faculty to attend service* In Gulon Hall and In the Annex Ghapel durin* the annual itelUtious Kmphaals 'week, Classes will be suspended on the main campus according to the foilowlftff schedule: Monday & Tuesday. Feb. 13 & lifr- “ to ii a.m. Weddesday St Thursday. Feb. 10 A J i to 12 9. vn. j ■ . -t?,&tp Friday. Feb: 17—« to 10 a m. Glasses will be dismissed at the annex according to the following schedule: Monday. Feb, 13. 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday & Wednesday. Feb. 11 & 15, 10 tO 11 a.m. Thursday & Friday. Feb. 16 & 17, 11 to 12 a.m ' M. T. HARRINGTON Dean of the College was beat about the head by oth ers. An Aggie basketballUr’s wife and two dates were shoved rough ly aside while, McClure and Davis received their share of [ punish ment. If you would like jevidcnce to substantiate, this story, take a gander at the, marks oh these three boys. - This was no alien grou|> on the SMU campus. At leant four of the utlackcrs were-men in prominent positions on the KMITj football team last year, If theih names were repeated I'm sure they would lie very familiar to you. < i would like to say tluilj the Ag gie's wife mentioned wlmve turn ed out in ibe as good a; fighting Texas Aggie as her husbiun! Is on the courts. Although hihlly out- numbered mid outweighed these hoys fought with everything they had, and we hrmfght Moses and his hlntiket home safely, ; Although ti was disappointed ut losing the game, I feel my eyes were opened to something I was not. nwarn of before. Yot| will, no doubt, Condemn our boyh for tn- stigliting a brawl, but I would like to express my gratitude to them for an act which I feel upheld our honor. I hope our football plaiycrs next” year will bear this in blind and make these individual*; rue the day they ever heard the fair name of Aggieland for most of them will be back next year. Ip my esti mation,; it takes a pretty low-life .yellow-belly to beat a man while he is being held an push his date around, too. Compare this with some of the so-called outrageous sips of our own student body and see how it stacks up. . Jimmy Onstott, '49 Rev. Paul C. Wassenick Director of Texas University Bible Chair ) Guest Speaker A&M PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 11 a. m. Service — SUNDAY 4] — SERMON TOPIC — “God Lives in nomew" We pay the highest prices ior Used Books We maintain wholesale and retail lists the year 'round. GET OUR PRICES BEFORE SELLING THE EXCHANGE STORE / Serving Texas Aggie&" We Have Added ... STEAKS I i j to the Menu . •« . .'Td come in And see our new DINING ROOM NOW TRIANGLE DRIVE-IN ; i 4 lL ii . *L From Wh< Ron nlu\ I Sit . evi to By HERMAN C. GOLLOB Robert Rounsevillc, gifted sr personable tenor, last night gavi an appreciative and enthusiastjji Bryan Artists audience in Stephci j Austin Auditorium an hour ant n half of the vocal eloquence thal ha* gained him widespread funu in the renowned musical circles o this country. ' This handsome young singer with the elfish twinkle in hia eye and infectious grin possesses a, spirit and style which at once has strength, richness, breadth,, and in telligence. ! { V-j.i] Rounseville’s sense of time values is marvelous; his subtlety- in placing the curious accents on his music uncanny; his phy sical grace on the platform as fascinating as the sounds he; .; produces. j 1 .. j The music of this program hi vitality, color, and jhigh intelligi bility. Stefano Donaudy’s “O Del le Proves Study Business byanites - Banquet - i Continued from Page 1) other cadets must have three things—discipline, education and leadership. “Bjut above all,”! he concluded, “let us have character, the key stone of our arch.” History Read Free ceding Gen.) Bruce’s talk, a history of the Ross Volunteer, Comjpany was givep by fii-st ser- geaift John L. Tayltir. ( Platoon leader j Ken Landrum read the constitution of the Ross Volunteers and executive officer Jimj Hatsenbuehlor gave the roll call. Id addition to fien. Bruce ami Krueger, the guest list included Gibb Oilchrlkt; chahcollor of the A AM System iPreiililent P. C. Bol ton! K. L. Angell, executive us-j sistpnt to thi* clutncelloi'i Dean M, IT. Harrlngtoij; Dean W, L, l , enherthy i Colonoj H. L. Ibrntnor, D, jfl, **Bnlka" Arnold, '37, m. Ilupston; P, L. Hewn# J»m Mrsi Irene ('laghoin, Lt; Cols. John 4, Keljy and Joe 1C. I*«vts[ Capt. J, <i, Otts; t,t, K, Josey, aide to Get). Htucei and Hgt, D, V. Htroud, ^ 3 —- I, | Letters j PERSONAL FAVOR Editor, The Hattllion: Ii would like to jt«ku thi# opppr* tunity . to unk a personal favor of the A&M studtnt body. This i* notj- intended as a “pep talk”, but as an earnest appeal. Tuesday night. B A&M students, myself included, and one Aggie wife, were treated rather roughly by a group of SM|U students. Pro bably everyone i$ familiar with this incident which took place ffij- mmliately after [the A&M-SIwtJ basketball game in Dallas. Tonight, Baylo)- University will have its’ basketball team here to do battle with our Aggies. Our team will represent us—and very well—on the basketball court. To those Baylor students who will inevitably follow their team here, let us ex^nd our sincere friendship. Beat the hell outa Bay lor ! 1 ! James A. j“Bitsy" Davis '49 l)” Was delivered with clarity and Ro A&M Trustees v*. ' Ti Mio Amato Ben by Rounsevillc v ^ ^ fullness. To Gioacchino Rossini' lively and staccato "La Danta” he Imparted particular, aest and fi nesse; the strenuous demands of the music had hot the slightest ef fects on the natural! ease and flui dity of his tone. Gabriel Faure’a “Nell.’’ Felix Fondraan'a “Carnaval,” and H. all were treated by Rouseville with high polish and suave, hand- - some quality. > It was in George Bizet’s “The Flower Song,” from the opera ’‘Carmen,” that RounsevilR* most clearly demonstrated the purity and nobility of his tone, his flaw less range, and his superior ani mation and expressiveness. What we considered the even ing’s sole discrepancy was the em phasis which Roupseville pla< in ballads. The five which he s« were pleasant and! energetic, I incapable of drawing out the spirit and virtuosity which Rounsevilie abounds in. His Voice is too class ical in style to be lent to the-bal- Jad; such a form should be ret- served Tor the Burl Ives’ and thoir ^ audience wAs merciless in its insistence j for enedres, and Rounsevilie graciously 1 obliged with “Foggy, Foggy, Dew,” “Come Back to Sorrento” and a sprightly comic number from Prokofiev’s “Three Oranges.” The board of truateo* of; the A&M Reaearch Founda-i • lion meet at 1:30 p. m, today! on the campu*. ■ Dr. A. A. Jakkula,-execu tive director of the Foundation! says that routine business will discussed. I Trustees are H. W Barlow, of the School of Engineering; A&M; A. P. Beutol, rlce-presidqnt;, Dow Chemical Comp my, . F. C. Bolton, president, W. W. Cardwell, manager, Foundation Farm, Luting; Gcorgi- C. Chance, Bryan; W. B. C|aytoi president of the Foundation, vici- presidetit. General Electric Con - pany; W. P. Luse; Victor Schof- felmayer, agricultural consultant, Southwest Rescsircn Institute, aal of Dallas. l L ] Sterling C. 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