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Battalion Editorials Page 2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1951 » y/* It Takes Backing ^TONIGHT the Campus Beautification Committee will meet and make their recommendations about what can be done to make the A&M Campus more beautiful. It is the aim of this committee of the senior class to make A&M known not only for its corps, its student body, its graduates, but also for its beautiful campus. This beautiful campus is something we do not have now. At present there is only one plot of grass that is really worthy of bragging—and that is in front of the MSC. But just what does it take to make the campus beauti ful and then to keep it in top shape. It certainly is not the job of just one class or segment of the student body or staff. It is the 24-hour-a-day job of everyone who is on the campus to keep the job of beautification first and foremost. At times it will not be the easiest thing in the world to follow the request of the committee, but for the sake of the end results we must follow these instructions. In short, without using more words, we must work to gether on beautification if we are to have a campus that will be remembered for its beauty rather than its bleakness. One Afternoon Well Spent COMMENTS HAVE been coming in on something that us- ^ ually is just noticed and never remarked about—that was the Bull Ring Saturday. Something new was tried, and from comments from the observer and participants, the bull ring was an effective means of discipline. Both the sophomores and freshmen carried rifles while they marched off hours on the ring. But the difference came in, in addition to carrying rifles, when the sophomores were given an hours close order drill instead of meandering over the grassy fields. Supervisors on the freshmen bull ring are reported to have kept their men moving in a military manner too. Two objectives were accomplished in this Saturday’s ex periment—the men jvere disciplined and also got in some dose order drill. One man who watched the marching said, “When the sophomores walked out there Saturday they looked as if they did not know how to handle a rifle. At the end of the afternoon they were marching like a crack drill team.” This was a step in the right direction. Time Magazine Says Modern Youths Calmer than Fathers By FRANK DAVIS Battalion Staff Writer East Texans Endorse Rural Fire Protection serve not as a knight in shining The good things of life must, of Considering this side of the pic- armor, but as a slightly bewilder- course, be reduced to a formula, ture, the blind path the younger ed school boy expounding upon the It isn’t right to expect too much, generation seems to be following “Youth will serve” is the con- good things of life. reasons the crowd. Therefore, the leads to a life conceived in some elusion drawn by Time Magazine The younger generation has fall- good things of life consist of a philosopher’s mind centuries ago. in a recent coast to coast survey en victim to the illusion that it is steady income, a comfortable home, Barring the possibility of a gov- of the condition of the younger composed of individuals, free to children, and time to relax and en- ernment which does not have the generation, defined as ages 18-23. think and act as they like. The joy the things mentioned. interests of the people at heart, Before attempting to explain survey pointed out the younger Unforhinatelv mprYihprq of the seemingly man in his blindness has what the statement means, consider generation is afraid. A member e) . genera ^ on are apt to find accidently stumbled upon the holy some of the more obvious facts likes to associate-himself with the themselves cast out as soon as they ^ brought out m the survey about crowd. have served their US ef u ii n ess, to T he ° f the facts the younger generation. By associating himself with the make for the next generation. Sphered by Time Magazine, as- The survey points out young men crowd, man reduces himself to an TK f whifo suming the facts are correct, lack the determination and ambi- animal. Animals band together for f b J, • w , • . h , , should not be underestimated, tion of their fathers, and that there mutual protection, The younger app^ri- is an increasing opinion the gov- generation is trying to do the d i flll i nilC ; ernment will take of them. same thing. “The younger generation wants “I’m safe as long as I am fash- On the other hand, perhaps, there above all things security. He is a ionable in my acting and thinking,” is a way to set up limited goals conformist. Reason for conformity concludes the young man. and achieve them. Women want is fear.” There is security in numbers— a marriage and a career. Now we Having few ideas of its own, the if we want security at any price, have two bread winners instead of younger generation is nevertheless A puppy licks his master’s hand, one. tolerant of the opinions of others, and his master feeds him. I doubt Child Snecialists the survey points out. The gene- it is natural for a dog to lick a P . ration realizes a need for faith, man’s nicotine smelling hand. But The problem of children will yet faith is lacking, with the the dog has found security. arise. We must have children if the church reduced to nothing more Here is the situation Time’s sur- race is to survive. The solution is The East Texas Agricultural Council has vigorously endorsed the principle of rural fire protec tion districts as provided in the Constitutional Amendment election slated for Nov. 13 in Texas. “Farm families are entitled to the same high type fire protection their city cousins enjoy if they want it and are willing to pay for it,” said C. R. Heaton, ETAC Di rector. Supported by businessmen and farmers of Tyler and East Texas, the East Texas Agricultural Coun cil is “dedicated solely to the up building of Agriculture in all its phases” in East Texas. “This organization has made a detailed four-year study of rural fire protection districts in other states”, Heaton explained, “and the system, of rural fire districts pro- Eisenhower Returns After Defense Talks Dark Mystery TklOGENES would have to keep his light on at A&M even ** after he found his honest man. If the good Greek phil osopher did not, he would probably lose his way with the lighting around the new area. An unofficial count last night showed there were 14 street lights out. A loss of 14 lights in this area presents a nice study in darkness—but it also presents a study in waste of property. Assuming the lights were put there originally to put out a gleam to the wandering cadet, the original purpose has been lost. Why is it that this has not been taken care of before now ? % The B&CU will offer some excuse about not knowing about the light loss or a lack of man power. But what ef fect can this excuse have on a man who lost his dormitory in the dark? Diogenes, don’t turn out your light until you are in your room. Most people have some sort of re ligion—at least, they know ivhieh church they are staying away from. —John Ershine. 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The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and local news of spontaneous origin published herein. Rights of republication of all other matter herein are also reserved. ", News contributions may be made by telephone (4-5444) or at the editorial office. Room 201, Goodwin Hall. Classified ads may be placed by telephone (4-5324) or at the Student Activities Office, Room 209, Goodwin Hall. JOHN WHITMORE Editor Joel Austin Managing Editor Bill Streich News Editor Frank Davis City Editor Allen Pengelly Assistant News Editor Bob Selleck Sports News Editor Pat Morley Women’s Editor T. H. Baker, E. R. Briggs, A1 Bruton, Norman Campbell, Mickey Cannon, Monte Curry, Dan Dawson, Bob Fagley, Benny Holub, Howard Hough, Jon Kinslow, Bryan Spencer, Ide Trotter, John Robards, Carol Vance, Edgar Watkins, Berthold Weller, Jerry Wizig, Raymond York News and Feature Writers Bob Cullen, Jack Brandt Cartoonists Frank Scott Quarterback Club Director Jim Jenson Photographer Pat LeBlanc, Hugh Phillips, F. T. Scott, Chuck Neighbors, Gus Becker, Joe Blanchette, Ed Holder Sports News Writers John Lancaster. Chief Photo Engraver Russel Hagens .Advertising.. Manager Robert Hayntf, .,,,,, Advertising Representative Washington, Nov. 6—(A 5 )— Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who came to Washington to report on the status of West ern Europe’s defenses, goes back today, presumably with some fresh information for his own guid ance. There seemed reason to believe that out of a series of White House and Pentagon conferences the Su preme Commander of Allied forces in Europe, among other things had learned: • How much and how fast Amer ican production could go in supply ing munitions to equip, at the ear liest possible time, a Western Eu rope defensive force of up to 30 divisions. The European forces of the North Atlantic Treaty Organi zation (NATO) which are equipped and combat-ready now number only about half that. • The latest overall plans for strategy and tactics of the Penta gon high command, possibly in cluding revisions in battlefield techniques dictated by the advent of atomic arms in troop-against- troop warfare. Eisenhower planned to leave Washington about noon (EST) for the flight to France, which he left last Friday night. Last night he dined with Mr. and Mrs, George Allen, who stayed to chat with him after dinner. Another visitor was Chief Justice Fred Vinson. A final round of Pentagon meet ings included a scheduled session at 9 a.m. (EST) with the standing group of NATO in Washington. Next on his schedule was a meet ing (10 a.m.) with the joint chiefs of staff. At 11:45 a.m. he arranged to hold a news conference at the mili tary eir transport terminal of Washington Airport, then board his plane. Eisenhower spent a full day in conferences yesterday, hurrying between the Pentagon and the White House. At the day’s end, the public didn’t know much more about what military matters were talked over, and very little more about Eisenhower’s attitude to- ward the presidential race in 1952. The general told reporters he did not discuss politics—“not a bit” — with Mr. Truman during their private lunch together at Blair House. He also said he had given nobody any authority to un dertake political activity in his be- helf. Yet his refusal to give a “yes” or “no” answer to questions as to whether he might become a presi dential candidate left him a pos sible top contender for either par ty’s nomination. vided for in the amendment to be voted on Nov. 13 looks like the answer to our needs in rural Tex as.” Okeyed Once “Actually, Texas voters have al ready endorsed the idea of rural fire districts, and the Nov. 13 elec tion would merely allow district fire commissioners to increase the necessary maintenaince tax rate to make such districts workable,” Heaton pointed out. Fire districts set up under the proposed legislation would not af fect city dwellers or others liv ing within districts now furnishing fire protection. Proposed legislation would en able rural residents living within a defined area to establish legal fire protection districts upon an affirmative vote of the majority of voters living within, the district. A board of five fire commissioners would be elected from among prop erty owners to administer each district. Pay To Enjoy “Only rural residents enjoying the benefits of such districts would support it financially,” Heaton said. “Although the maximum tax al lowed would be 50 cents on the $100 valuation of property within the district, experience of other states where similar districts have been in operation shows that a much lower figure is adequate to finance operations in the great majority of cases,” he said. “A number of Texas farm organ izations and other groups interest ed in agriculture have endorsed the proposed rural fire protection plan,” Heaton said. UN Assembly To Talk Peace At Meeting Paris, Nov. 6 — GT) — The than a code of ethics, thVsurvey vey indicates. A man runs with simple, the children will be turned sixth general assembly of the reports. ' the crowd, afraid to voice opinions, over to specialists. There will be United Nations opens here Not Cynical and the crowd, depending upon the an increased demand for specialists f ioliWfltinn« nlrea . • v,,, • • , government for the good things of in child care, creating more jobs, , ^ , ... , . . ' Iheie is little cynicism, because f ee i s secure. more income, better living. dy being described as decisive the younger generation doesn t ’ ° - hope for much, just steady income, a comfortable home, and time to relax.” Quoting from a case history, Time says a fellow gets a draft notice and serves in the armed forces, perhaps in Korea. “No one wants to be a hero, just get the job done and return to the good life.” Women want to mix a marriage and a career where possible, the survey said. If it is granted the surveys por trays an accurate, general pic ture of the younger generation, Interpreting the News Allies to Counter Russia with Peace for peace. The 60 member nations will be called to order at 3 p.m. (9 a.m. EST) in the Palais de Chaillot. Their session is expected to last three months or longer. Two days later—on Thursday— the United States is expected to say she will reveal how many atom bombs she has if the othel nations, and that specifically means Soviet Russia, will do the same. Few delegates expect the Rus sians will accept the U. S. offer. The American proposal report- Chinese Reds Advance, Allies Counterattack ApplicationsReady For Henry Awards Four American students will be given the chance to study at Ox ford and Cambi’idge Universities in England during 1952-53. The opportunity is offered by the Henry Fellowships award and is provided for through the Amer ican Trustees of the Chaiies and Julia Henry Fund. Trustees of the fund say they will welcome applications from qualified students in all parts of tho United States. The Fellowship provides 650 pounds, about $3,200, for each man or woman selected. Applications must be filed on or before Jan. 15, 1952, to the of fice of the secretary of Yale Uni versity or to the secretary to the evorporation of Harvard Univer sity. By J. M. ROBERTS,JR. incident to announce within 24 jfssociated Press News Analyst hours it readiness for a cease-fire ed iy j s p ar t 0 f a new disarmament and UN intervention. The party p i an in which) f or the first time, then youth will serve. Youth will The United States and her al- failing to do so would be consid- the United States will agree not lies are preparing to launch a ered an aggressor. only to a count of conventional “peace counter-offensive” against Action Rigid weapons of war, but also of atom Russia as the United Nations Gen- . bombs. Until now Washington has. eral Assembly gets under way in This was considered too rigid, re f use d to agree to such an atomic Paris. possibly delaying UN action and coun t, France’s Foreign Minister Schu- ^ ie . aggressor time to over- proposal is said to be one man says the allied proposals will ru ~,’ 11S „ of the key points in President “make a sensation.” But advance the search tor some such lor- Truman’s speech to the American notices from Paris and Washington mu la» however, seems likely to be na tj on tomorrow night, in which suggest that, again, they will be renewed. ke w jp ou tii ne a program for world more in the nature of a reply to As for the main “peace counter- peace. Russia tactics than a new ap- offensive,” it seems likely to blow U. S. Secretary of State Dean U S 8th Army Headquar- P roac h- :itself out in the first few da y s of Acheson will place the plan, before . ' A Mov T / zpi The United States is expected the session, as have the Russian the assembly. teis, IVOiea, 1NOV. O \nr) £ 0 propose a world-wide census of moves of this type in the past. The Americans are sure to in- Chmese infantrymen captur- arms, including atomic weapons, After that, the assembly has a sist that a census of weapons, both ed a third hill on the expand- as a preliminary to some sort of number of explosive questions on conventional and atomic, be com ing Western front, today and disarmament plan. Sheis also ex- its docket. plete and painstaking—subject to held two other peaks against Al- P ec ^ e “ |'° su PP°ri sub-committee Most of them are impossible of double-checking by United Nations lied counterattacks. . proposals for a merger of the U. solution . Atomic control; Korea; observers. The Reds won three other hills + Oomn ] lttees U 1 . lch na ^ e been Formosa and the Far East in gen- The United States and Russia but lost thenTagain studying the possibilities of a con- eral all of the problems dire fe ctly lit the inspection and census _ out lost cnem again. ventional arms agreement, on the ™ P AT The three-day-old Red offensive one hand, and atomic control on connected with _ the cokL warfare taking issue three years ago. Mos- spread through drizzling rain over the other. a 20-mile sector. Attacking Reds , Actually, Russia has proposed a were supported by their heaviest census and disarmament several display of armor in months. They times—as a part of her peace of- hit United Nations forces from fensive and always without agree- ,,, points west of Yonchon, eight miles ing to methods of verification and (i.., mmhip’ xr'-mt^ and psiUciallv T ^ e United States, then the only north of the 38th Parallel, to the inspection which would make them Morocco ’ s case against France, hills north of Chorwon, western acceptable to the western powers. vam 4.,. r „ (r „., d ; n(r rp f. 1(r „ p _ weapon, balked at submitting to a anchor of their old iron triangle Tt T ... TT . , 'Vaiious matteis regaining letugees t f th Sh agreed how . ^Tn Thrcpirrio’ of thiT^ectm^wavp's Hbld Imperialism High and human rights, techmca as- to a count of Xeiriicmal in tne centei ox this sectoi waves , . . , . , sistance for underdeveloped states, . j of Reds stnick from two directions the west is planning to j ndependeIIce f or Libva, the prob- wea P oas P 10Vlae( f Russia would behind a heavy barrage and cap- r ‘ a ' [ d ° vvn tde fact that Russia, lerns of SGuthvvest A f r ica, Eritrea Hnn T hfsST tured their third peak. The at- without putting aside any of her and Italian Somaliland and numer- X X i T X tack opened with a heavy concen- imperialistic aims is merely play- oug administrative matters indud- tl0 j , te i am - Eussias ans " cl WaS tration of fire from mortars, ar- mg games with the worlds hopes ing selection of three new security a fIat no - tillery, tanks and self-propelled ±or peace. . council members, guns President Truman is preparing . , , ,, rr.j - - 1( , to free the opening gun of the these are listed under the The force of the assault drove countei ._ offensiv e Wednesday, and heading of possible of solution, Allies from heir muddy foxholes ig expected to be followed Thurs- but some of them are not prob- atop the hill northwest of Yon- day bv Secretary Acheson with able - Morocco s case against France chon. proposals before the UN ma F not even reach the agenda: West of Yonchon counterattack- One U. S. proposal which may The principle interest of sup- ing Allied infantrymen were stop- produce more than a mere pro- porters of the U. N. idea will cen- ped in an attempt to recapture two p a ganda effect is expected to in- ter around the general assembly’s hills the Reds overran in a vicious volve a tightening of the bonds, ability to make decisions on mat- eight-hour battle at the start of within the U. N. organization, of ters which once w 7 ere considered their assault Sunday. The U. N. various regional groupings for the primary business of the secur- infantrymen fought to within 500 mutual defense. This may include ity council. The last session saw yards of the crests, under fire of SO me U. N. program for retaliation the assembly, which is not hamp- 22 Red tanks. against aggression and a new ered by veto regulations, assuming There they were stopped. Waves drive for establishment of a true more and more of the right to ex on this list, which involves .U N cow had proposed in the 1948 as- membership. sembly that all the world’s fight- items For UN “ig implements, both atomic and non-atomic, be subjected to control Peace between Israel and the and inspection. Arab states, rising nationalism in Williams to Speak On Foreign Trip Vice-Chancellor for Agriculture D. W. Williams will give an il lustrated lecture on his recent trip to Australia and New Zealand Wed nesday, at 8 p. m. in the lecture room - of the new Biological Sci ences building. Colored slides will be used by Williams to illustrate interesting features of the two countries. Var ious practices employed by Aus-« tralian and New Zealand livestock owners will also be discussed. The public and all interested stu dents have been invited to attend, he said. Experiment Workers To Hear Dr. Simms Dr. B. T. Sims, chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry, U. S. Department of Agriculture, will speak to a general session of the Texas Agricultural Experiment 'Workers Conference, Thursday at 8:40 a. m. in the MSC Ballroom, Deadline Nov. 17 Naval Applications Deadline for submitting applica tions to take the NROTC college apitiude test has been set for mid night, Nov. 17. High school senior boys are eli gible to take the test, and those who are accepted will be sent to the college of their choice having a NROTC program in its curricu lum. Application blanks and informa tive literature are available at the Navy Recruiting Station in the Court House in Bryan, and at every senior high school. of Reds stormed down from the international military force, peaks, trying to shove the Allies A difficulty has been to define off the slopes. U. N. troops cut aggression. The Yugoslavs came them down and held their posi- up with one plan. It would require tions. . any nation involved in a military Ak ^ KIWI (KEE-WEE) SHOE POLiSH press world opinion. 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