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/' Battalion Editorials Page 2 THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1951 For A Free Press . . rFHERE is good in all things for those that would seek it. So say the wise men. Ap plying the maxim to the recently concluded trial of Associated Press correspondent Wil liam N. Oatis, we find at least two items of proof. Oatis was sentenced, yesterday to 10 year’s-imprisonment for engaging in espion age against the Czechoslovakian government. The sentence, which will be commuted to five years with good behavior, followed a trial that AP officials in New York labeled “a sham and a mockery of elemental justice.” The veteran correspondent, who has been Can We Trust Red China? rTHE STAGE is set. The Chinese Commun- •*- ists and North Korean Reds have agreed to preliminary talks. Gen. Ridgway has asked for reasonable assurance of safety for his delegates to the Sunday parlay. And the questions continue thick and fast. Is this it? Will the Reds agree to an ac ceptable cease-fire? Has Russia advised her puppets to go home and twiddle their thumbs? Will Red China still insist on a seat in the UN ? Can there be reasonable as surance that any cease-fire will not be just an opportunity for the battle-weary Reds to catch their breaths? Maybe we’re pessimistic or maybe our better judgment is beclouded by the exhuber- ance of youth. We can’t see much hope in cease-fire talks. How anxious is Red China for peace when she agrees to parleys only after aggravating delays—and then broadcasts her replys on remote channels and in Korean rather than English? What basis have we for relying on any promises the Chinese should make? Of course, we shouldn’t expect much else than what we’re getting. We’re so busy fall ing all over ourselves at the prospects of peace that the Reds can well sit back and en joy it. held incommunicado for 70 days preceding the trial, admitted to the charges of es pionage. That particular endeavor, however, has a very broad interpretation under “lib eral” Czech law. Specifically, Otis did what every efficient newsman does—he sought the news from as many sources as possible so as to present a clear and true story of events in Czechoslo vakia. That country interprets newsgather ing as the relaying of official government announcements, newscast and communist press items. Anything beyond that, is called espionage. It’s from this interpretation that we gather our two rays of journalistic sun-shine. Both constitute compliments of the highest order. The first goes to Oatis. In summing up his case the government prosecutor said of the AP correspondent: He is “particularly dangerous because of his discretion and his insistence on obtaining only accurate, cor rect and verified information.” Though we’re sure the prosecutor did not mean it as such, the last part of the charge is one of the highest compliments that can be paid a good newsman. The danger of such journalistic excellence to a government of the type found in Czech oslovakia is not hard, however, to imagine. Compliment number two also comes from the Czech prosecutor who blatantly declared, “As long as the United States is ruled by 60 families, American journalists will be spies.” We must admit our ignorance as to the exact significance of the 60 families, but we must also express some pride in responding to the last charge. We’ve been called busy-bodies and snoop ers before but not often has anyone digni fied our profession with the title you give it. And, as long as you continue to interpret the term espionage the way you now do, we hope we can continue to live up to your title. Thank you, Mr. Prosecutor. You’ve sharp ened our determination to uphold freedom of the press. ' - ' ,* * Y A r Y. \ iltf f lllllii ; % *0 OPS Says More Meat for July Prospect of more beef and veal on meat market counters during July has been indicated by a new Office of Price Stabilization ruling. The Houston District OPS has been advised that the July quotas for cattle will be 10 per cent higher than in June, when the quota for slaughter was 80 per cent of the 1950 base period. Under the new ruling, meat handlers may slaughter 90 per cent of their 1950 base during July. The calf slaughter quota for July has been raised five per cent above the June figure. Math Professor Studying for PhD w. E. Koss, math professor, is working on his doctor’s degree at the University of Illinois during the summer, according to W. L. Porter, head of the mathematics department. Prompt Radio Service —Call— Sosolik’s Radio Service 712 S. Main St. Ph. 2-1941 Bryan v 1 '■ ; UH " Rep. Teague Reports House Amends Agriculture Act Which Will Benefit Farmers By OLIN E. TEAGUE Sixth District Representative WASHINGTON, D. C. (Spl)— The House of Representatives took final action this week on a resolution amending the Agricul ture Act of 1949 which will be of much benefit to our Texas farmers. It will open the way for the hir ing of Mexican workers to com pensate for the labor shortage in our cotton and citrus growing areas. The resolution passed by the Sen ate last month prohibits farmers from hiring persons entering the United States illegally under pen alty of law. Although there was an effort made on the House floor to pass the Senate version, the Poage resolution, which did not contain the penalty provisions for hiring aliens illegally in the country, ul timately was adopted. Conference Necessary Inasmuch as the House and Sen ate versions differ, it will now be necessary for the two bills to go to conference where the differences will be ironed out, and a final version will be presented to both Houses for their approval. It is my hope that the conferees will ultimately adopt the House resolu tion, particularly insofar as eli mination of. the penalty provision is concerned. The House version of this amendment to the Agriculture Act of 1949 would authorize the Sec retary of Labor to recruit Mexican labor and operate ' reception cen ters for these migratory laborers. It would further authorize the Secretary of Labor to arrange for the necessary transportation, as sist in the negotiation of con tracts between prospective employ ers and employees, and act as a medium to guarantee performance of the wage provisions contained ' in the contracts. Under this bill, to secure the labor, employers must agree to pay not exceeding $10 per worker to the United States for the pur pose of defraying the expenses in- The Battalion Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman” Entered as second-class ■natter at Post Office at College Staton, Texas, Under the Act of Con gress of March 3, 1870. Member of The Associated Press tepres by National Advertising Service Inc., at New York City, Chicago, Los An geles, and San Francisco. The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of he rei ne Battalion is pumisnea tour times a examination and vacation periods, twice a week. Days of public lion, official newspaper Texas, is published by students five times a week during the regular school year. During the summer terms, The Battalion is published four times a week, and during twice a week. 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Associate Editor and Sports Editor Vivian Castleberry Women’s Editor William Dickens Feature Editor fm It’s No Longer Guess Work ! CHAPMAN’S NOW HAS 1320 BEAUTIFUL TONES IN THEIR SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED COLOR ING SYSTEM. Now you can be your own interior decorator . . . blending colors and matching tones with fabrics, furniture and wallpapers. Chapman’s Paint & Wallpaper Co. “Next to the Post Office” BRYAN DIAL 2-1418 PALACE Bryan 2-SS79 TODAY thru SATURDAY fVjf I From the edge of the ledge J curred by the government in the recruiting of such labor, the opera tion of the reception centers, the transportation, and to guarantee the government against loss result ing from its guarantee of wage provisions. Prove Shortage Exists Before the farmers in a specified area will be able to obtain any of this imported labor, it will be ne cessary , for them to show to the Regional Director, Bureau of Em ployment Security, Department of Labor, that a shortage of domestic workers exists, and that such em ployment will not adversely affect wages or working conditions in particular area. The Regional Director must then certify this condition to the De partment of Labor here in Wash ington in order that he can take the necessary steps to contract with the Mexican government for the required labor. The recruited laborers will be subject to existing immigration laws but will not be required to pay a head tax upon entry to this country, nor will they be requii-ed to post a bond for departure upon termination of their employment. Further, it will extend the present Mexican-United States agreement on the importation of Mexican labor until December 31, 1953. The present agreement expires July 15 of this year. This easy-to-make Chicken Caserole with Duchess Potato Topping forms the backbone to an easy Summer menu. Simple Menu Can Answer Food Needs Summer certainly is not the time for cooking elaborate meals, but the family’s appetite knows no vacation. So, poor mom is hard put to it to come up with some thing appealing to her family and yet easy and quick enough that it doesn’t imprison her in the kitchen on days when the mer cury soars. Something that can be partially or wholly prepared ahead of time is usually the best answer, es pecially if luncheon is served at noon and the big meal in the even ing. A three-dish dinner that is well-balanced nutritionally, color ful and tasty is the ticket that an swers all the demands for a good dinner. Here it is: Chicken Casserole with Duchess Potato Topping Fresh stuffed tomato salad Lime Chiffon Pie Iced Tea. And here’s how you do it: Cook ahead of time chicken, car rots and peas. Now, use this recipe: Chicken Casserole 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup cooked carrots 1 cup cooked peas 2% cups chicken broth 1 Va tablespoons flour salt and pepper to season. Heat the broth; thicken, stir ring constantly. Arrange the hot cooked chicken, carrots, and peas in layers on a well-margarined casserole or baking dish. If left overs are used, reheat all food. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Pour the thickened broth over the chicken and vegetables. Now: Duchess Potato Topping 6 medium sized potatoes % teaspoon salt % teaspoon white pepper 1 egg % teaspoon of nutmeg (if de sired) 2 tablespoons margarine. Peel potatoes, cook in boiling salted water until done. Drain thor oughly. Dry out on the surface or in the oven. Mash throughly ox- rub through a seive. All margarine, pepper, egg and nutmeg (if used) and mix thoroughly. Arrange^ around the top of the casserole dish, leaving the center with the chicken and vegetables peeping through, Bake in a moderate over for about 15 minutes, until delicately browned. Serve piping hot. To prepare the salads, peel and core ripe, x-ed uniform sized to matoes. Scoop out a little of the insides of each. Arrange each to mato on a lettuce leaf (or other salad greens.) Mash one small package (for' four tomatoes) of Philadelphia cream cheese. Moisten with sweet milk until of creamy, stirring consistency. Grate in % teaspoon onion juice and season with salt and peppei’. Stuff the tomatoes with this dressing and serve ice-cold from the refrigei’a- tor. • GROCERIES • Hunt’s Tomato—14-Oz. Bottles Catsup 2 bottles 45c Hunt’s—8-Oz Cans \ Tomato Sauce . 2 cans 15c Crisco 3 lbs. 99c X^A PAUL DOUGLAS V* RICHARD BASEHART BARBARA BEL GEODES DEBRA PAGET AGNES MOREHEAD HOWARD DoSILVA SATURDAY NITE PREVUE LADD BLASTS A MILLION DOLLAR ROBBERY AS U.S. AGENT/ & ■a ALAN LADD* . A^WLUSCAIir Appointment Jh DANGER PAD1 SUM • IAN S1MC-M Weill) QUEEN LAST DAY “Second Face” 2—No. 2 Cans Comstock Pie Apples 41c 46-Oz. Can Texas Gold—Pink Grapefruit Juice .... 25c 3 Pkgs. Royal Gelatin—(6 Flavors) Dessert 22c 2—No. 2/i Cans Crosse Pointe Diced Carrots 19c • PRODUCE • Home Grown Tender Okra .... lb. 15c California Avocados 2 for 29c 2—Large Heads—Firm, Crisp Lettuce 25c Firm, Fresh Texas Peaches 2 lbs. 25c • FROZEN FOODS • Pictsweet—6-Oz. Cans Lemonade .... 2 cans 37c 2—No. 2/i Cans Mallory Sliced Baby Beets .... 19c 12-Oz. Pkg. Ozark Queen Strawberries 33c • MARKET • Tall Korn Sliced Bacon lb. 47c 2—303 Cans Libby’s Golden Cream Com 31c Porter House Steak . lb. 79c 3 Pound Carton Mrs. Tucker’s Shortening 83c Hormel’s—Skinless. Franks lb. 53c Specials for Friday & Saturday — July 6th & 7th Charlie's Food Market SliSAN HAYWARD WILLIAAA LUND1GAN DORY amoun AlOAMJiR tXltt tADiAM BARS North Gate — WE DELIVER — College Station ■ \ / LI’L ABNER One Shock Coming Up Dave Coslett Editorial Assistant James Fuller Church News Editor .1. R. Alderdice Staff Photographer R. D. Witter, Charles McCullough Photo Engravers Autry Fredricks. Ed Moses Advertising Representatives John W. Thomas. B. F. Roland. Dave Coslett. James Fuller. William Dickens. Frank Davis Staff News Writers Ray Rushing. Tom Rountree. Ray Holbrook Sports News Writers Owen Lee, Calvin Janak Circulation ian. Library Elevator Gets Repair Job Repaii- work began recently on the library building elevator, ac cording to Robert A. Houze, col lege librarian. The contemplated repairs will include renovation and complete overhaul of the elevator and its entire shaft, as well as x-eplacement of the cable system. The repair work is necessary be cause of the extreme worn condi tion of the elevator, utilized more than any other on the campus, stated Houze. Another less impor tant reason can be attributed to the seasonal shiftihg of the build ing, which is influenced greatly by weather conditions such as rain and wind, and is due to the high bentonite content of the soil. Work on the project will continue | for several days, said the Librar- LFL ABNER NATCHERLY.'/'j th'T -AH IS TOO J DOOR'S T9? AL - r - r ~ \ OPENIN'/'/ (- G^OAN-N’r Y■ "HERE come th‘ JHET BUMP l TERRIFIC HA/D SHORE \ THET'LL IS THROB&IN'.'i)) RESTOREHE.R