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Battalion Editorials Page 2 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1951 AN EXPERT SHOWS HIM HOW Cultural Lag Credited With Increased Traffic Accidents Road to Hell fUHE ROAD to hell is paved with good intentions. This old saying is true of the residents of College Station. They all say they are going to put up mailboxes and street numbers . .. tomorrow for sure. In a large number of the cases, too large a percentage, this statement is just so much hot air. The people are just a little too lazy to make the supreme effort needed to go down to the five and dime and spend 59 cents, for numbers and a mail box. Certainly it takes a lot of effort to go into town to one of the variety stores and tell the clerk what numbers are needed and what size a mail box will do. Then it takes a lot more energy to take a hammer and nails and tack the num bers and boxes up. Yes it is a lot of trouble. But it makes the people who have complied with the request of their neighbors look silly. A portion of the resident have made the move to get home mail delivery, by putting up house numbers and a mailbox. These people are sporting a mail box and numbers that might well rot or rust off the house before the other citizens of the city go down and do their bit. But remember oh expounders of good intentions, the people of this area voted to have home mail delivery in the face of having to put up numbers and mail boxes. You can’t go along with Shaw all of the way when he said “the majori ty is always wrong ... It was your vote, that made it a major ity. Texans Even Found On Lobbyist List Life would be much easier if we loould just take it easier. More Shacks nPHE FOLLOWING editorial appeared in The Daily Texan Sunday. While it was written for the school under the capitol dome, it also applies here. Shacks, Shacks, Shacks. Everywhere you go on the campus—shacks. It would seem that, with decreased enrollment and many new buildings, the University (in this case A&M) could do without some—possibly all, in time—of the un sightly, inharmonious wooden buildings that were con structed to meet post war emergency demands. So far none of the emergency classroom buildings have been torn down, and the University administration (and A&M) have not indicated a desire to begin demolishing them in the near future. Like B Hall (In A&M’s case buildings A through K) they are destined to become timeless. Quite unlike the handling of B. Hall, these shacks should be abolished when they outlive their usefulness. * Perhaps the time has come to improve the appear ance of the campus by removing the least useful shacks. Again we at A&M can say—me too! However we have a condition that is not covered by the Texan Editorialist. In our shacks we have a heating problem that has ceased to be a joke. We have instructors who have their offices right under the heating duct—this makes for having parboiled profs on the half sole. While we don’t profess to have all of the ans wers—nor all of the complaints—we do say that something should be done to make the classes held in the shacks more uniform. In one building the student roasts ... in the next he freezes. Maybe our children’s children will see the solution to this problem. It is a good idea to make up your mind to live agreeably ivith human beings that you cannot approve. The Battalion Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman” Tha Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texes, 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 examination and vacation periods, twice a week. Days of publication are Monday through Friday for the regular school year, Tuesday through Friday during the summer terms, and Tuesday and Thursday during vacation and examination periods. Subscrip tion rates $6.00 per year or $.50 per month. Advertising rates furnished on request. Entered as second-class natter at Post Office at College Staton, Texas, under the Act of Con- rress of March 8, 1870. Member of The Associated Press Represented nationally by National Advertising Service Inc., at New York City, Chicago, Los An geles, and San Francisco. 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 (4-6324) or at the Student Activities Office, Room 209, Goodwin Hall. JOHN WHITMORE Editor Joel Austin Associate Editor Bill Streich Managing Editor Bob Selleck Sports Editor Frank Davis City Editor Pat Morley Women’s Editor T. H. Baker, E. R. Briggs, Benny Holub, Bryan Spencer, Ide Trotter Edgar Watkins, Carl Posey, Gene Steed, Jerry Bennett, Bert Weller Staff Writers Bob Cullen, Jack Brandt Staff Cartoonist Frank Scott Quarterback Club Director Dick Zeek Staff Photographer Pat LeBlanc, Hugh Philippus, Gus Becker, Joe Blanchette Ed Holder Sports Staff Writers John Lancaster ; Chief Photo Engraver Russell Hagens .'...Advertising Manager Robert Haynle Advertising Representative Sam Beck Circulation Manager By TEX EASLEY Washington—(A 1 )—The Congres sional Record has published a list of individuals registered as lobby ists during the third quarter of 1951. Among several score named are seven Texans. The registration act requires that all persons who attempt to in fluence, directly or indirectly, the passage or defeat of legislation must file a, statement with the clerk of the House of Representa tives. They must show their busi ness connections and salaries or fees received. The constitutionality of the act has been challenged by the Na tional Association of Manufactur ers. A special three-judge federal court panel is expected soon to rule on the issue; their decision un doubtedly will be appealed to the Supreme Court, so it may be many months yet before the question is settled. Texans on File The Texans who filed statements with the House clerk for the July, August, and September period are: David G. Gray, Humble Oil Co., Houston, reecived $1,500 during the quarter; Harold L. Kennedy, for merly of Palestine, Ohio Oil Co., $500 during the quarter; Fritz G. Lanham, former Fort Worth con gressman, $1,000 from American Fair Trade Council, $1,500 from the National Patent Council, $2,500 from the State Tax Association (Houston), and $900 from the Trin ity Improvement Association (Fort Worth). Dale Miller, formerly of Dallas, reecived $1,500 from the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, $1,500 from the Louisiana and Texas Intra coastal Canal Association, and Family GIs Xmas--Maybe Home For By JAMES MARLOW Washington, Nov. 26—UP) Families with men in Korea should keep their fingers crossed over reports the shooting may end by Christ mas. It’s possible. It’s nice to think of. But it’s unlikely. About this time a year ago we W'ere told the men might be home by Christmas, at least back in Ja pan. Then Gen. Douglas MacAr- thur sent his troops up close to the. Yalu River. Then the Chinese entered the war, w'hich has continued since. This was a shock and disappoint ment to the families here. A look at the realities should avoid a re petition of dashed hopes this time. For five and a half months rep resentatives of the United Nations troops and of the North Korean and Chinese Communist troops have been meeting to find some way to end the shooting. This end to the shooting which has been called various names— cease-fire, armistice, truce—would not necessarily mean an end to the Korean war at all. For even if they could agree on an armistice, one side or'the other, for one reason or another, could end the armistice any time and start the shooting all over again. Even so the two sides agreed— and they had to meet many times before they could do even that much — that as a condition to agreement on an armistice they must first get together on four major points. (Once they had agreed on the four major points, of course, there could be an armistice but they’d have to; agree on many other points before anyone could really say there was peace in Korea.) $1,500 from Texas Gulf Sulphur; J. E. Sturrock, Austin, received $2,275 from Texas Water Conser vation Association; Claude C. Wild, Jr., formerly of Austin, received $2,500 from Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association; Walter F. Wood- ul, former Texas lieutenant gover nor and a resident of Houston, $6,133 for representing more than a score of southwestern railroads, and $2,106 for representing the Imperial Sugar Co., Sugarland, Texas. Watch Bill Many lobbyists devote only a part of their time watching a particular bill or subject matter under consideration in Washington. They may have other sources of income. In some instances they are allowed generous expense ac counts to supplement their sala ries. Some who are registered as lob byists are recognized authorities on, subjects in which they are in terested. In, 1 many cases they are men of such high regard that their views have considerable influence on congressional committees. A novel explanation for high way accidents has been offered to students in rural sociology at A&M. The mounting death toll on U. S. highways is due to? a “cultural lag,” according to Dan R. Davis, assistant professor in the Depart ment of Agricultural Economics and Sociology. Customs Regulate Behavior “Group customs have been per fected to regulate man’s behavior in most instances,” Professor Dav- Europe Defense Insures Peace Says Gen. ‘Ike’ Rome, Nov. 26—UP)—Gen. ———— ~ Dwight Eisenhower told the rVnnAttiaii La IlAarl Atlantic Pact chiefs of staff XJl UIH lllal! IU IlCail today that unless Europe’s defense line is built strongly, far east of the Rhine, there will never be a peace without fear. Attempt the Impossible is has told his students. “But • so far we have failed to crystallize an ethical code for automobile driv ers.” Texas has far more than her share of the laggards, says Davis, and now has the dubious distinc tion of outlagging even, California which previously held first place for highway deaths. Davis explained his cultural the sis by comparisons. For instance, during the thousands of years in' which man has eaten prepared food, he has gradually developed proper customs for the use of the knife, the fork and the spoon. These customs control the behav ior of groups while eating and the individual who dares to attack peas with a knife is subject to ridicule and even social ostracism. Building Safety Measures Another illustration is the de velopment of safety measures for Teachers’ Session The Atlantic Pact Supreme Com mander declared that the North Atlantic treaty organization na tions must pool sovereignty and “attempt the impossible” if there is to be any real security. Eisenhower spoke to the military chiefs in advance of an appearance this afternoon (.9:30 a.m. EST) be fore the 12-nation top NATO coun cil at which he was scheduled to tell them they must step up their defense effort if they are to insure peace through strength. Eisenhower told the secret ses sion of the chiefs of staff—“as one old soldier to another”—that, he had been “horrified,” when he came to Europe last January, at the idea of welding a single army out of the different European military forces. But, he declared, he learned that “it must be done.” The problem of security is so great that no one nation can discharge its responsi bility for security alone, he said, Chris H. Groneman, head of in dustrial education department has been invited to serve as chairman of one of the main sessions for Industrial Arts teachers at the American Vocational Association which has its annual conference in Minneapolis, Minn, from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1. Groneman’s program will con sist of demonstration-lectures by two nationally recognized author ities on ancient Indian crafts and on plastics. While in Minneapolis he will also attend and participate in the National Association of Industrial Teacher Trainers annual meeting and will appear as a speaker on one of the other programs for the American Vocational meeting. Groneman is a member of the National Industrial Arts Policy and Planning Committee, and will participate in several of their meetings. the buildings in which people live and work. Customs growing out of man’s lengthy experience as an oc cupant of houses have put the stamp of approval on his right to protect his dwelling against careless or malicious neighbors. To report the fellow next door to the police for burning trash close to your living room is a socially ac ceptable procedure. Violation of traffic laws, on the other, is still in the realm of an immature “game,” Davis explains. “Automobiles have been an im portant factor in our society for less than 40 years,” he notes, “and we have not yet achieved adequate social control of the reckless and the drunken driver.” Young drivers—“hot rod” art ists— are among the worst offen ders. “Small wonder,” the sociol ogist says, “considering the poor example set by the fathers.” Texas Tops Statistics Statistics cited by Davis show that Texas passed California in fatal accidents during 1950. Cal ifornia ranked first in actual num ber of motor-vehicle deaths with 3,040, as compared with 2,410 vic tims in Texas, but the Texas fig ure was higher in proportion to population and miles traveled on highways. In 1950 there were 31.3 traffic deaths in Texas per 100 thousand population, while California posted only 28.7 fatalities during the year. The death rate per 100 million miles traveled was 7.8 for Texas and 7.4 for Californio. “In terms of the national log in cultural adaption to the automo bile,” Davis concludes, “this puts Texas tragically near the Dark Ages.” Cabaniss Praised (Continued from Page 1) from which to cover the advance of the remainder of Company C (Cabaniss’ outfit). “While engaged in the assault the platoon was brought under in tense enemy small arms and auto matic weapons fire and Lieutenant Cabaniss moved about the embat tled terrain to place his men in advantageous positions which he had reconnoitered the previous day. Assumed Command “Later, when the company com mander was wounded and had to be evacuted, Lieutenant Cabaniss assumed command of the company. “At that time the enemy launch ed a fanatical counterattack and the men, dispirited by heavy rain and an obvious increasing short age of ammunition, began to be come disorganized, but Lieutenant Cabaniss made his way from man to man amid the voluninous hostile barrage- designating better posi tions and encouraging them. “When an order was received to abandon that location, he skill fully organized a successful with drawal to more tenable positions. Lieutenant Cabaniss’ courageous and heroic actions under fire re flect high credit upon himself and the military service.” 18 Months in Army Cabaniss came to A&M in 1947 after 18 months Army service in the Pacific area. He received his commission from Officer Candidate School shortly after graduation from high school at Garland. Majoring in history with pl ans of attending law school, Cabaniss completed his four year course here in three years. Prominent in student govern ment and other activities, he was named “Who’s Who at A&M” dur ing both his junior and senior years. s Many Activities To gain that distinction, he served as co-editor of Aggieland 1950, sports editor of The Battal ion, student senator, Student Life Committeeman, and president of the Arts and Sciences Council and Pre-Law Society. He was also a distinguished stu dent several times and member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Eta Sigma, scholastic honorary soci eties. Last spring The Battalion pub lished reports from Cabaniss on the frontline fighting in Korea. In April he was wounded by grenade shrapnel while accompanying a patrol from his platoon. Judgers Place In Kansas City Meet The Intercollegiate Crop Judg ing team of A&M placed fourth in the contest held at" "Kansas City Tuesday. Alton Enloe of Daisetta, was fifth high individual scorer with 1717 out of a possible 1800. The first place winner had 1726 points. Hayden Hatcher Gets North American Award Hayden E. Hatcher, a senior majoring in aeronautical engin eering at A&M has been awarded the North American Foundation Scholarship of $250. It is an an nual award. He is a graduate of the A. C. Jones high school of Beeville. November 28 is the BIG Day ! “The Story of Texas A&M” —GOES ON SALE AT— THE Exchange Store LAST CHANCE! SALE OF " j Books The Exchange Store DECEMBER 5 Baptist Pastor to Speak To Air Reservists Dr. William H. Andrew, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bryan, will address the 9807 Vol unteer Air Reserve Training Unit Monday night at 7:30 in the MSC. Drl Andrew will supplement his talk with two new films, “God and the Atom” and “The Work of an Army Chaplain.’ W. H. Ritchey, D.D.S. Announces the Association of Tom B. King, D.D.S. 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