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I . Battalion Editorials i Page 2 F-l TUKSbAYi ROTC On the Firing Line . . . Yesterday oh this page we published a; report that a score of well known men had protested against Iwhat they called the "systematic and well-financed efforts of the National Military Establishment to penetrate and influence" civilian educa tion. These men cited the ROTC program, military science classes, government re search contracts with universities, and “a trend toward putting military men in high educational places” as evidence of this alleged, effort by the military to “penerate and influence” modern education. They complained that “warmaking is taught in more than a hundred colleges, each of which has its department of mili tary science and tactics, while only two or three colleges in the country have specific courses in or departments of peace.” We would like to take exception to this protest by the National-Council Against Conscription. But first, we would like to make it clear that we and the council agree on one thing—the “spirit of free inquiry” should be unhampered by “narrow military considerations”. We might add that “free inquiry” should be unhampered by ANY narrow considerations, military or other wise. — ; ; 1 «*> -‘ i But on to pur disagreements/ Wo are reluctant and sad to express bur belief that this nation’s educatjors alpne cannot at this time provide aU-the leadership needed to assure world |>caec. Most assuredly they must be the ones upon whom wo j must rely for the final rCceipo for world peace. However, until such time as wo can be positive that our nation is not in danger of attack while negotiations for world peace are being carried out, wc must also rely on military leadership to protect us from the designs of the power ful and ruthless nation With whom we must deal. We cannot afford to neglect __ our military forces in the hope that educa tion alone can lead us to world peace. ,The council’s implication that thb R0TC program is. a threat to academic freedom is baseless and unwarranted 1 if we ipay consider our own college as a typi cal example. In fact, it seems so foolish that we don’t feel the need to challenge it. We feel the same in regard to the council’s condemnation of security mea sures taken by the military when it farms Peppy’s Extra-Special Concern did not investigat directly conqernejd with military secrets f out research proj acts to colleges and uni versities. We would be Mild fools If We e the loyalty of persons eveloping our 1116 council (jited den Eisenhower ~ap| ointment president as indi< atiVe^pf a putting military neh in Eisenhower’s we’re all for it. not all men are point this oiit able men to it not reasonable tion of the lead been active in his lifetime? been on activ tional and ot scientists, or Finally, it tary has seep established the educators the military men who will and not just hostilities. From Friday’s AP wire: (quote) • AUstin, Tex., Feb. 24—(AP)—Rep. Peppjr Blount proposed today the Texas legislature name an interplanetary com mittee to Mars. He suggested it could re store peace between Texas and the planet. Blount’s resolution suggested “Mr. Wil- kiiison and Mr. Cassity be appointed .chairman and co-chairman.” ■* ^ Reps. Milton Wilkinson and O. A. Cas- jsity, Jr., reported seeing a cigar-shaped ob- « San Angelo—(/P)—Miss Knoxie Van- bebber, theater cashier, willingly handed over two $5 bills to a well dressed stran ger who asked her to exchange them for ject” high ir last week. posing such frivo FEBRUARY 28, 1960 Dwiight D. as Columbia’s trend toward educational places. If such a trend means more men of caliber in similar high posts ^ Unfortunaitely, however, >f. his stripe. We would the coui tripe. We w< mncil. Since in a iporary cessation of th^ skies over East Texas ote. i • Unqt Perhaps Ftep. Blount has something there. Perhaps ha could be persuaded to serve in the ( apanity bf Texas’ Diplomatic minister to Mars. I And perhaps Rep, Blount could think of better ways to spjend our legislature’s time and our taxpayer’s money than pro- ous resoultionfe. 4 a paper roll of ‘ quakers.” She became curious and opened the roll. Iron washers fdtl oftt. The Battalion ■ \ ■ ■ ' "Soldi#, Sttttsmsn, Knightly Genii Lawrence Sullivan Rom, Founder of Agj ie T ‘•k Tho ertrfltad to (dohorotn. AMoolstod Pr«* la antltlod >axehialvaly to tho um for '•« ertdltod jn tho popor and local IS Ifthu of repot leatlon of all other matter heroin are Tho Battalion, official newanaper of the Agricultural and M« City of Collega Station, Texaa, ia publiahad five tlmoa a week Friday afternoon, except during holidaya apd examination tation ia pubhahod tri-weekly on Monday, Wedntaday and “ yiar. Advertising rates furnished on requett. ; News contributle Goodwin Hall. Office, Room 2M, may bo made by telephone (4-6444) or ads may be placed by telephone (■ Hall. 4-8814 1 EnUred a* iceond-etsM autUr at Post DMIos at Collets Station. Texas, endsr Iks Act of Congress of lUrefc t, 1910. Member of The Associated PreM ' BILL BILLINGSLEY, C. C. MUNROE. Clayton L. Selph | —-— Dave Cosleit..... j r. —...^— Chuck Cabanisa John Whitmore, L. O. Tiedt, Dean Reed, Otto Kunze. 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Sports Ne Tommy HMS....1 ■-4—* i OUR lOOt IN ■ j ■ last two world wars required so many cap- snte • the military service is, ;o expect a large propot- s in any field to have one of the services during An<J!j if these leaders have e service is that any reason for calling th;ir return to normal pursuits a trend towa rd military invasion of the educational field?; We think not. Eisen- exception for his profession was' the Armi. Th ere are others, of course, But if the retired professional soldiers are capable of assuming the responsibility of high posts in any field then is their former profession to be « barrier to their present activity? Agt.in, 'Vo think not. These men have their jVace in all our fields, cduca- lervfiHe just as do engineers, wha^-have-you. is not the fault of tho mili tary that thcjrc ajre but two or three col leges offering courses In peace. The mili- ita duty to the nation and ctounies In the nation's col leges which will provide the services with a steady flow of spendable and educated coi imon sense. The educa tors should do ths satne because the need for- peace-edi cation is great, greater even than the need for military education. Let (Jo their duty as well as Tog ether they can produce foun -in unbeatable team, a team that can ! ;how the need for peace, can talkpeaci, and pdrsaude other nations that the peaceful way is the best way. At the same tin e, t lis team can protect us until such time as there is peace in fact temr Churchill Holds Power Over Atlee Government By J. M. ROBERTS, JR. Winston Churchill’s Conserva tive Party appeared Monday to have the power to decide how long the Socialist# can continue to (rule Britain. Indications Monday were that # sort of unofficial arrangement would permit;, the Labor Party tor continue for a while so press ing routine could be disposed of. That presumably will he decided today, however, when the Conser vatives meet to chart their policy. Tlie party might adopt a wait and see attitude, however, keying Its ultimate acts to the program which the ImlmritcN are expected to adopt Wednesday. , Attlee la expected to produce a policy of “walking softly," al though labor's left-wingers will demand continued expansion of the socialisation program. The left wingers, however, were hit hard by the voters, practically all of the extremists being defeated. This not only weakened their Voice within the party, but could encourage Attlee; to believe that the public is against further na tionalization. This may even cause ■ him to back down on the already- approved nationalization of steel.; He can hardly expect to wh» on this issue, snd its presenta tion to parHayaont probably Radio Story Theme Revolutionary War “How France Supported Amer ica’s War for Independence’’ will be told this week in a radio drama, “The Freedom Story”, over radio station WTAW 3:45 p. m. Wed nesday. Included in the broadcast will be a short talk by Dr. James W. Fifield Jr. on the present threats to American freedom. Dr. Fifield is the pastor of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Official Notice 8EMORN / Seniors *rnduating In Jun*. July, or August. 1950, who plan to order a set of perfeonnel leaflets must order these leaf lets not later than March 4th. Orders for leaflets will not be taken after March 4th. until September. 1950. Cost of Leaflets—#5.00 plus glossy appli cation sire photograph. Where to Crdtr—Placement Office,/Room 230, Administration Rutldln* W. R. 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Your attention w eatled to the regulation in hop** that you may immediately cheek ydur record In your major department and In tha offlo* of tha Oraduate School to be eure you are con forming lo thta requirement. Ide P. Tcotter D*kn . V To «U Graduats 8tud«nts: * The attention of all graduate student*, especially those Who have enrolled in the Graduate School for the Orel time thl* aementer. Is caned to the following regu- Before the end of the eighth week , of j first semester a committee of noj less n three nor morie than five composed selected by the ^ittidenG supplemen- jr appointments by the head of the ient. with the approval of the ,U Dean, shall outline In consultation .. the student a complete course of study the degree. The committee shall in- : (1) As chairman, the faculDr mem- under whom the thesis research nor- would be done; (2) a representative the minor or supporting department; And (3) the advisor of the major depart ment. ; A written report of the a j made to the Dean o not later than the rsr'twi eighth week of •lac* nearly hu p*»ed. W* P. - Trotter. Dean the power of God Corinthiting 1: 18 (Ja/npu TODAV a WEDNESDAY - FonturoM Start - 1:50 • 8:50 - 5:65 • 7:55 - 10:00 | ONE OF THE RST SHOWINGS IN TEXAS PL.U S: CARTOON — ; 1 ifvit ' ; r H-.Tcr • RS. — FRI. — SAT. Rita Hayworth Dene kelley —in— , | “tpXER GIRL” Technicolor PIU i — CARTOON—NEWS Striking Mine Unio UnlUd Mina worxan pieanaa in- nooant yaatorday ot coni gea, Initiating the union no atrfkv and that .000 mom bora Government build oto their i all quit at the wasn’t even a time set for negotiations. would be the signal for the end of his government. Formation of a corporation to take over steel has yet to be approved, and there is always the possibil ity of a direct Conservative move for repeal. The ! big question for Americans was whether anyone could now speak i for Britain on numerous international bumes which Wash ington would like to see settled. Tht^e were indications that sonic members of congress will hold hack on financial ait! for Britain to put! pressure on Attlee and sup port (ho Conservatives In a new election. In shim* quarters it Was believed that (jhurchill would be playing it smart ; to let Attlee run on for a while.; Britain has not yet felt the Inflationary effects from de valuation of the pound which many observers feel must come this spring! and summer. AICE Men Meet j ; \ | At Convention , « American Institute of Chemical Engineers is holding its national convention this week! at the Rice Hotel in Houston, according to J. D. Lindsey, head of the Chemical Engineering Department. The! convention began Sunday with ^ social cocktail hour and will end Wednesday afternoon af ter a cortvention of the various stu dent Chapters. Most of the Ch. E students at A&M will attend at least one day and sjeveral will spend all three days jin Houston, Lindsey said. A job clearance department will be set up in connection With the convention to facilitate placement of students who wifi be looking for jqbs. Arrangements are being, made for a : bus to go down Wednesday to carry students desiring to at tend. Cnrs will be going jdown on the other two days so that there will tye! transportation for those who wish to attend, Lindsay said. I Bible Verse Tuestjay 28 Feb. 1050. For) the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foijlishnesa: but u(itb ua which are saved it is tfnl ot Its y had knock off work. oR argument; Since ne ,lly was called, the un ion can’t be hi contempt of fede ral court which on Feb. 11 order ed the men-hack to their jobs. attorneys began to their argument: The men •t the same time, and the union is responsible for its mem ber’s actions. ' Actually the trial was hut one prong of a two-pronged effort the government is making to get the miners back on the job before the nation’s alarmingly low: soft coal supplies give out. Federal conciliators again ar ranged for contract talks between the miners and the b] orators. These lasted only an hqur. Some negotiators had to testify in the contempt proceedings. IpBroi' a resumption of A contehipt conviction could cost the union millions. Agreement Pushed Officials have been pressing hard for an agreement, some fear ing that staggering blow at the union treasury would make the miners more defiant—and perhaps make negotiations even tougher by causing John L. Lewis. UMW president, to increase hi# demands. On 4 third possible #ettlement frost—government seixyre of the mines—there was this report: Presidential Press Secretary Charles Ross told reporters there would be "nothing here on coal” today, j" > Ami House Speaker Sam Ray burn of Texas, after the regular Monday meeting of congressional loader# with the president, told re porters that although coal had been discussed there was no, talk of seizure. In answer to la question, Raybu) n said, yes, lie thought eon- gross would pass a law enabling .President Truman to kelse the m!m»-> If Mr, Truman ask# for ope. j , . SENIORS Have you had that. .. FULL LENGTH PICTURE made yet? Do It Now! “30 Years Serving Aggies” I I ■- 5- i i. •■ - ! m Nordi Gate ’ ' L U ^J TUKftDAY * WEDNESDAY i L HETCHf, tBURMBf ; — * orkers Not Guilty Lawyers Contend n doesn’t ask for tifd Mina Workers—or;molt) th : -t; r !? ; j it ;,l. j I f Mr. Trumi sti h a law, Rayburn said, h« isn’t lik dy to gat ora. Boixure Speculative Beizurc la only speculative. Pitis- Idtoit Truman ai ya he has no such po 1 rer and does n’t want It. i my way, the miners swear they tod t’t work without a contract. ’ Tie moat poi Itive hewa Mon- dealt with the other aide of i problem: The nation’s empty- coal bins. irnegte-Blinois Steel Corpora- sard its coil supplies are ao in the Pittsburgh area it will from 96 to >3 per cent of ca- Other st«el companies made ilar reports. Army said posts with less a 30-day supply of coal had ordered t# cut consumption tlcally. Or lers along Such were said to have been ts- by the Navy and the Air j r ■ 1! all ovt r the h*tion the read about the same . . . closing in Indianapolis j. .j. ton apartments, hotels and asked '» hold heat to 66 . . Hunting College closed so students can hunt firewood. Government Point Peculiarly, in view of all this, 0 government's main job '(today the contempt trial wa# to prove that no coal is being mined. Hneas after witness took the #t#(nd to make this point. W. H. Young, chief of the ous coa| section of the Bureau of Mines, testified that prqbahly 96 pei cent of ;the llql- R Tht> 1,000 men—were than (die on Fell. IfVJS, that some min»rs arc digging coal under newly sign ed contracts. 1 - j “t am,” Young answered. Then he added: “There are some men who have signed a new contract whq are not working, too.” The operators, then came on, to testify that their mines have been shut down since Feb. 11—; R*H*» men j the day U. S. District Judge 1 hrtond B. 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