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4 copies £ .© * College Station’s Official Newspaper; Circulated Daily To 90% of Local Residents Number 68: Volume 52 The Battalion PUBLISHED DAILY IN THE INTEREST OF A GREATER A&M COLLEGE COLLEGE STATION (Aggieland), TEXAS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14,1951 Published By Students of Texas A&M For 74 Years Price Five Cents Aggieland To Be Distributed After Holidays Corps Students Must Sign New Draft Deferment w By BILL STREICH Battalion ManaRing Editor The long wait is about over. Shortly after Christmas holidays the first copies of Aggieland 1951 will be distributed to the student body. ' ) These copies are scheduled to V -arrive here about Jan. 10, Roy Nance, editor of the publication, said yesterday afternoon. “It will be impossible to have the annuals ready for distribution at an earlier date because of print ing difficulties,” Nance said. However to speed up delivery as much as possible, E. J. Storm Com pany of Dallas, printers, have agreed to halt all other printing work in order to get the Aggie land ready for distribution as soon as possible, he added. Work 16 Hours Daily “The firm told me they would work 16 hours a day, if necessary, \to get the books out by Jan. 10,” the editor added. Containing approximately 490 pages, five in color, the Aggieland J951 has a special section commer- ' ating the 75th Anniversary of A&M. This section has 18 pages en titled “75 Years of Progress.” It Jessup Says US fill Talk Disarmament Paris, Dec. 14—GP)—U. S. Ambassador Phillip C. Jessup told the United Nations polit ical committee today the Western Powers will open dis- * armament negotiations with Rus sia “with the fixed desire and hope that they will result in agreement.” f Explaining the revised Western ■ disarmament proposals, Jessup said it was obvious that fundamental differences remained between the Soviet Union and the West. “We do not blink at the diffi culties,” he declared, ‘but the task of disarmament is vital and we in tend to ge on with that task.” Negotiations would take place in a new disarmament commission the West wants to set up under the ter m s of the revised British- French-American resolution which Jessup formally introduced today. Russia and the big three have agreed in principle on setting up such a commission but still differ almost completely on how to go further about disarming. “It is in the spirit of widening )he areas of agreement that we .-'submit our revised draft,” Jessup said, pointing out that the new res olution makes numerous conces sions to demands put forth by Sov- ^ iet Foreign Minister Andrei Y. Vishinsky during the secret Big Four talks last week. Jessup added, however, that ba- f sic East-West differences still ex ist—the West insists that disarma ment must be gradual, step-by- step, closely supervised through out, and culminating in prohibition of the atomic bomb; the Soviet Union demands an immediate ban on the bomb and one-third reduc tion in armed forces by the major powers. was written and designed by George Charlton. Other major sections of the Ag gieland 1951 include Sports, 85 pages; Classes, 100 pages; Activi ties, 85 pages; and Military ap proximately 106 pages. Sports Section The Sports sections contain ar ticles on all Aggie athletic con tests during the last school year, complete with pictures. Shown in the Class section are pictures of the members of each academic class including group pictures of class officers and individual pic tures of the presidents. Organizational pictures, and pho tographs of top ranking cadet of ficers are included in the Military section along with art work show ing various military activities dur ing the 1950-51 school year. 31 Pages of Pictures In addition to the major sections of the year book, sub-divisions are included. Included in these divi sions are administrative officers of the college and a 31 page pictor- al section on activities of the school year. The latter is entitled “Pass in Review.” The Aggieland 1951 will not lack color. There are five four-color pictures, including one of the 1950 Dallas Corp trip, and a night shot of Silver Taps. Staff Members Members of the editorial staff of the Aggieland were Nance, Charlton, and Bibb Underwood, co editor of Aggieland 1952, who was in charge of the Club section. Van Vandenberg edited the “Pass in Review” section and Frank Manit- zas was in charge of sports. The Military-section was handled by Frank Thomas and Dick Graves was in charge of the Class section. When the books are received from the printer, students in school last year can present their ID card in the Aggieland office and receive their year books, Nance said. Sample pages of the Aggieland 1951 are on display on the second floor of Goodwin Hall. ROTC students were informed yesterday by Col. Chelly P. Myers, PMS&T, that they must sign the new military deferment agreement by Monday if they wish to con tinue their contract and remain un der military deferment. He issued the statement as a warning to students who were leav ing early for the Christmas holi days, but pointed out, “This is not a threat, no one has to sign it, it is an individual decision”. Deferments Conceled He said all military deferment agreements signed previously had been cancelled due to Congression al action, and draft boards have queried the Military Department as to the deferment status of all eligible ROTC students. For that reason the Military Science De partment must have signatures on agreements by men who intend to sign them not later than Monday morning, the PMS&T added. If the student elects not to sign the agreement, Col. Myers said, his contract will be cancelled and he will no longer be eligible for a military deferment. Col. Myers pointed out that un der the Universal Military Train ing act passed last summer, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18-26 will be required to serve their country for a period of eight years, either in the active or re serve status. Fulfilling Servie Obligation By signing this agreement to serve in the reserve corps for eight years, if a commission is tendered, the student will be ful filling his service obligation to the government, said the PMS&T. If he fails to sign the agreement, he must still serve this eight year period, probably as an enlisted man, Col. Myers poined out. Main points of the agreement in clude : 1) To pursue the ROTC course to completion. 2) To accept a commission, if tendered. 3) To serve on active duty for a period of 2 years. 4) To remain in a component of the Armed Forces, regular or re serve for a period of 8 years from date of commission. The only men who will be allow ed to continue their ROTC con tracts without signing a military deferment agreement are those veterans who are exempt from the draft due to prior active service. Sophs Will With Fish Units RV’s Hold Initiation Banquet; Hear General Clarke’s Talk By IDE TROTTER Batt Staff Writer Major General Bruce C. Clark challenged the RV’s to become good leaders in his address at the An nual Ross Volunteer Initiation Ban quet last night. General Clark reminded the RV’s that yesterday afternoon he spoke only on copper, steel and the other material things that make a mili tary operation successful. There are more important things than these in obtaining success in battle, General Clark pointed out. He emphasized that proper leader*- ship of men is the most important. “Because of your high standards which are always important, and especially so in these times, I am especially glad to talk to you, : General Clark added. “More and more, I am convinced that the ROTC program is giving the tax payer more for his tax dollar than any other public ex pense,” the General said in opening his address. Test of Leadership The severest test of leadership is welding mediocre men into a superior organization and, he stip- Library to Display Medieval Paintings “The Medieval World,” a photo graphic exhibition prepared by the editors of Life magazine will be shown at Cushing Library lobby it was announced yesterday by Michael Krentsky, assistant librar ian. This exhibition is made up of photographs which were published as a two-part pictorial essay in Life (April 7 and Maly 26, 1947) and also includes many pictures that had to be omitted from the magazine for lack of space. 24 Panels Twenty-four panels, each con taining from one to six photo graphs and captions, reliniate the roles of the church, the town, and the castle in the day-to-day life of medieval man. The section de voted to the church reflects the medieval spirit in a sequence of panels which include the cathe dral of Chartres, the Abbey church at Vezelay, Fountains Abbey, sculptural details and color repro ductions of stained glass from Bourges and Chartes. Second Division The second division of the ex hibition treats town life, late in the Middle Ages. Here are seen engravings of anonymous streets and street scenes as well as such centers of medieval life as Nurem berg, Dinkelsbuhl, Constance, Car cassonne and Avignon. Fuedal life, centering around the lord’s castle, is portrayed in the third division. Color reproductions from the May 26 issue of Life in clude the “Unicorn Hunt” tapestry, now in The Cloisters, Metropoli tan Museum of Art, and also “Life in the Manor” ( from a 15th Century Flemish manuscript in the Morgan Library). There are also panels illustrating a tournament and the Crusades. Of the 35 photographs in this portion of the exhibition, 24 tell the story of customs and courtesies of castle life, while the others re veal the interiors and outside walls of medieval castles still standing today. ulated, this is what leads to success in combat. The basic principle in handling men is that they will do what you want done. Always approach them with this idea, he advised. The men will inadvertently go along if properly led. General Clark emphasized eight cardinal principles which every able leader of men must utilize and which his men expect him to display. “A leader must be honest, just, and give his men fair treatment. His men expect to be called men, to be considered men, and to be used as men by their leader. “A leader must remember that his men are individuals; he should make it a point to learn, their in dividualities. Men also expect their leader to be loyal. He should lie and he should ' intercede for them when it is necessary. Well Informed Soldier “A ■well informed soldier is a good one. Men expect to be told why they are doing what they are doing. I believe in that,” Gen eral Clark emphasized. “Soldiers hate to have their time wasted, they expect to have good management. “A leader should always know more than his men but when the time comes that he does not know something he should tell the men and then find out. “Above all a leader should give recognition where recognition is due. A man’s work should always be recognized.” There are certain pitfalls leaders encounter which are covered by these eight principles and can be avoided, General Clark elaborated. ■ “Under no circumstance should a man deviate from a strict and just code. Men do not expect a leader to be a good fellow. It is a leader’s duty to be a good offi cer, not to look for popularity. Officer With Principles “Men will cling to an officer with these principles. They will fight to be with him and in the good outfit which a leader of this caliber will develop. “A true leader will build up his men, he will employ every device at his command to make them proud and at the same time raise their confidence. That will make them good soldiers. “Initiative must be developed in the men to solidify a good outfit. Men should be given authority, but if is the officer’s responsibility to und'erwrite their mistakes. “A leader will make it a point to be enthusiastic and cheerful and must set high personal standards for himself.” Valley Forge Advice In concluding the general passed on the advice given to lieutenants by Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge. It was Baron von Steuben Washington had imported to put grit and backbone in the revolu tionary troops. “He (the officer) should endeav or to gain the love of his men, by his attention to everything which may contribute to their health and convenience; he should often visit them at different hours; inspect into their manner of liv ing; see that their provisions are good and well cooked, and as far as possible oblige them to take (See GEN. CLARK, Page 2) Males Happy; Trend Shows More Girls For the first time in Texas history there are more females than males in the state. This fact, which gives some males hope, was announced by Dr. R. L. Skrabanek of the department of agricultural economics and sociology at a recent meeting of the social science section of the Texas Academy of Science at Austin. In discussing recent popula tion trends in Texas before the group Dr. Skrabanek pointed out that a century ago there were 115 males for every 100 females. Today, however, these figures have been reversed, and females outnumber males by a ratio of 99.9 to 100. Dr. Skrabanek also stated that as long as the “weaker” sex continues to hold an edge in life expectancy,the margin by which they outnumber males can be expected to in crease in the future. ^ Beginning next semester four sophomore students will be assigned to each military organization in the Basic Div ision. This step was approved by the college and was announced by Eric Carlson, cadet colonel of the corps. Sophomores designated to live Dames Club Xmas Party Set Dec. 15 A Christmas party for th,e Dajnes and their husbands will be held Saturday, Dec, 15 at 8 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the MSC. There will be dancing to a juke box, games, and card tables will be, set up for couples who don’t dance. Members of the club may bring guests and a cordial invita tion has been extended to any stu dent’s wife who is interested in joining the Dames club to bring her husband to the party and get acquainted. An admission fee of 50 cents per couple will be charged at the door and each person will bring a gift of 25 cents or under to put under the Christmas tree. Gifts will be opened later in the evening. Hostesses for the evening are: Jean Thomas, social chairman; Marilous Gee, games chairman; Nickie Wolfe, name cards chair man. Other hostesses are Peggy Maness, Ruth Moore, and Myra Burke. Army Increases Legal Officers On Active Duty The Army will increase the number of trained legal offi cers on active duty, according to information received by Colonel C. M. Culp, Chief of the Texas Military District. This will be accomplished by ap pointing reservists below the grade of first lieutenants and transfer ring first lieutenants and captains to the Judge Advocate General’s Corps with concurrent orders to active duty if they have the re quired legal training. In addition to the transfer of reservists, qualified civilians with out prior active military service may receive appointments and im mediate active duty as first lieu tenants in the JAGC. Company grade officers now in the JAGC reserve may voluntarily apply for extended active duty for three years and be given im mediate assignments within the quotas set up for the different Army areas. The Fourth Army area, compris ing the states of Texas, New Mex ico, Louisiana, Arkansas and Okla homa, has been given an initial quota of 30 officers. This number includes those who will be appoint ed and JAGC reserve officers who volunteer for active duty. in Basic Division units will be chosen on a selective basis, Carl son added. The change will not be placed on a voluntary basis. During the first week of the sec ond semester, a screening commit tee will examine the records of each sophomore and some of those meet ing the requirements will be allow ed to move into the Freshman area. The committee, which will de cide those students to be assigned to the Basic Division, will be com posed of the company commanders of both freshman organization and upperclassmen units, military coun selors, senior military and air sci ence instructors, and the command ant. This is the first time since 1947 Sophomores have been allowed in the same units with first year men. To be eligible for transfer to freshmen companies, a sophomore must have a 1.5 grade point ratio with a B in military science. A&M Branch of Tau Beta Pi Holds Initiation Today at 5:30 Robert E. Zumwalt, right, is presented first prize in the freshman slide rule contest by Pres. M. T. Harrington. Zumwalt is a chem ical engineering student from Halletsville. Library Hours During Holidays The library during the Christ mas holidays will observe short ened hours. The schedule is: Dec. 19-21 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. Dec. 22 8 a. m. to 12 noon Dec. 23-25 CLOSED Dec. 26-28 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. Dec. 29 8 a. m. to 12 noon Dec. 30 CLOSED Dec. 31-Jan 2 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. The fall initiation for the nation al honorary engineering fraternity, Tau Beta Pi will be held this after noon at 5:30 in the Chemistry Lec ture Room. Approximately 100 guests are expected to attend the banquet which will be held in the Assembly Room of the MSC at 7:30 p. m., according to Teddy Hirsch, presi dent of the organization. Dr. T. F. Mayo, head of the English department will be the featured speaker on the program. He will speak on “Great Books.” Student membership in Tau Beta Pi is open only to students who are academically classified as juniors or seniors. To be eligible a jun ior must have a grade point ratio of 2.75. A senior, to be eligible for mem bership, must rank in the upper ten per cent of his class and have a grade point ratio, of not less than 2.25. Alumni Memberships Alumni members of the associa tion are chosen from those grad uates who wmuld have been eligible for membership in the honorary association if Tau Beta Pi had been in existence on the A&M campus at the time they were students, Hirsch said. To be eligible, a former student must be recommended for member ship by the head of the depart ment in which he did his major studies while attending college. Junior Initiates Junior students who will be in itiated _ into Tau Beta Pi at the ceremony tonight are: John C. Burke, Jimmy Earl Cur tis, Richard F. Dolan, Donald B. Hale, James J. Jordan, Weldon D. Kruger, James B. Kyser, Joe B. Mattel, John L. Parky and Rich ard M. Zeek. FreeGiftlrapping Offered by YMCA Students caught in the rush of Christmas shopping ■ may have gifts wrapped free of charge at the YMCA, according to C. L. Ray, president of the YMCA Council. All colors of wrapping paper and ribbon are available at the desk in the YMCA, and Mrs. Char les Russell will do the gift wrap pings, Ray said. Mrs. Russell will wrap presents in the color paper and ribbon a student requests or use her own original ideas, Ray added. This service will continue until 5 p. m. Wednesday. Seniors who will be taken into the association are: Glen Andre Breaux, Robert J. Brown, Daniel D. Clinton, David J. Engel, James L. Frenley, Rich ard Alan Green, Dick M. Jennison, Robert B. Killan, Thomas K, Per kins, Jim Bradford Russell III, Amos J. Shiver, Harold J. Spring- field, Huel Clive Tucker, James P. Van Way, and C. L. Humphreys. Five graduates will be given alumni memberships. They include H. Lee Miller of Houston, an elec trical engineering graduate and a member of the Class of 1927. He is a past chairman of the Houston section of the AIEE. 1923 Washington Graduate J. E. Warren, a 1923 graduate of the University of Washington will also be awarded an alumni mem bership. He is president of the Carl B. King Drilling Co. of Midland. John James Maurer, graduate in the Class of 1939 who is now work ing for the Taylor Refining Com pany of Corpus Christi as general plant engineer, will be initiated. The city manager of Midland, William Henry Oswalt, will also receive alumni membership. He was a graduate in the Class of 1940. A graduate in the 1900 class at Royal University in Ireland, Rob ert James Cumins will also be in- i itiated into the local organization. Colder Weather Due Tonight Based On AP Reports The balmy weather Texas has enjoyed for several days was shat tered this morning when a cold wave moved into the Panhandle. It is expected to reach North Cen tral Texas in the afternoon and move through all the state by Sat urday. The leading edge of the cold front struck Amarillo at 1:20 a.m. today and quickly dropped spring like temperatures to 38 degrees. At 2 a.m., Dalhart, a little far ther north, reported 30 degrees. Light showers were reported at many points in Texas yesterday and early today. Rain was falling early this morn ing in Austin, Houston, San An tonio and Lufkin. Yesterday, Presidio had .22 inch, Big -Spring, .14, and light drizzles fell at Abilene, Dallas, El Fort Worth, Lubbock, Mineral Wells and Marfa. Jaspers Beat Aggies 44 - 42 New York, Dec. 14—OP)—Man hattan’s once - beaten basketball team overcame a 9-point deficit with a last-period rally to nip Tex as A&M, 44 to 42, Thursday night, on Junius Kellogg’s layup with on ly ten seconds remaining, before 5,000 fans in Madison Square Gar den. The loss of two regulars early in the second half plus overcautious ness cost the Aggies their fourth straight defeat. Despite the benching of Walter Davis, the highscoring 6-foot, 8- inch center, and little Ray Walker, the playmaker, the Aggies man aged to hold a 42-33 advantage with nine minutes remaining. At this point, the defense-minded Aggies made the mistake of waiv ing the first of five free throws in order to maintain possession. The strategy backfired continually as Manhattan regained the ball each time to score. Texas A&M Binford fg. ft. fl.tp. 2 0 4 4 Miksch 4 0 0 8 Davis 6 2 5 14 Addison 0 0 0 0 Farmer 0 0 10 Walker 3 0.5 4 Heft 0 0 10 McDowell 5 0 0 10 Total . . . . . 20 2 16 42 Manhattan Carroll fg ft. fl. tp. 12 14 Hunt 1 3 2 5 King 2 0 0 4 Garvey 10 3 2 Kellogg 9 2 1 20 Loprete 2 2 16 Cahill . 0 0 0 0 McGown . 1113 Total . . . . 17 10 9 44 Halftime Score—Texas A&M 28, Manhattan 21 Free Throws Missed — Texas A&M, Miksch, Davis, Heft; Man- hattan, Hunt, Kellogg, Luprete, McGowan 2. Only College Chapter In Cryptography Here A&M has the only functioning college chapter of the American Cryptographic Society in the coun try. This organization is made up of college students and is under the supervision of M/Sgt. P. J. Schroeder. Cryptography dates back to an cient times and it is said that Julius Cesar ■ used some simple form of cryptosystem in his secret correspondence. Early Beginnings Since its early beginning, crypto graphy has been used in military message security and today it is a highly technical science involv ing mathematics and logic. During the last world war cryp tographers and cryptanalysts play ed an important role and some of them worked with the group of analysts that broke the Japan ese secret code. Membership For membership in the A&M College Chapter of the American Cryptographic Society one need only have an interest in crypto graphy or crytanalysis. Since there are many members who have not studied before, a class will be held in the fundamentals of cryptogra phy. The meetings of the club are on the second Monday of every month; the next one Monday night at 7:30 with the meeting place to be ar ranged. Anyone interested is asked to contact M/Sgt. R. J. Schroeder, faculty sponsor, or William Green, club president for further infor mation.