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Pi 3 lii or on P: hf tj' cl tli nj st tii di r,( c ftj Battalion Editorials ’’Page 2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1952 Invest in America's Future Leaders Qn the Silver Screen What Is a Scout? “CCQUT” used to mean the one on watch for the rest. It ^It has been made to fit the town as well as the wilderness and suited to peace time instead of war. A Scout is an ex pert in life-craft as well as hi woodcraft, for he is trained-in heart as well as head and hand. Scouting is broad enough to cover riding, swimming, tramping, trailing, photography, first aid, handicraft, loyalty, obedience, courtesy,' thrift, courage and kindness, with many subjects. A Scout enjoys a trip into the woods more than he does a; walk over the smoky streets of the city. He can tie a knot that will hold, he can swim a river, he can pitch a tent, he can mend a tear in his trousers, he can tell you which fruits and seeds are poisonous and which are not; he can identify birds arid animals and fish and knows the ways and home of each. A Scout sees many things that others do not see, because his eyes are keen. He is mentally awake. A Scout does not shout his wisdom from the housetops; he holds the quiet power that comes from knowledge. He speaks softly and answers questions modestly. A Scout holds his honor as his most precious possession. He knows what is his duty and all obligations imposed by duty he carries out of his own free will. He guards his honor as closely as did the knights of old. In this manner a Scout wins the confidence and good will of all people. A Scout can make himself known to a brother Scout wherever he may be by a method which only Scouts use. He has brothers in every city in the land and in every country in the world. Wherever he goes he can give his sign and he will get a cordial welcome. He can talk with a brother Scout with out making a sound or he can make his message safe by im itating the sound of a telegraph key. A Scout is kind to everything that lives. He knows that horses, cats, and dogs have their rights and he respects them. A Scout does a Good Turn every day, and he does not call it a day until he has helped some other person. Frustrated Gangsters Try Izaak Walton’s Treatment Just Talk . So You Believe Corps Changed ... By Joel Austin So you think the Corps of Cadets has changed? You haven’t seen anything yet, and if you stick around for another couple of years probably the only thing that will be the same will be A&M’s Maroon and White football jer seys. This year there have been many innovations which have caused military students to regard the corps as “New Army” in contrast to the nostalgic term “Ole Army.” We have no official statements to back up any of the changes we forsee. But there’s some pretty good reasons . „ , . , ...... , behind all of them that would be good to hash over cups of A Scout knows that people expect more of him than do co ff ee f or a f w c ] a y S come. of other boys and he guards his behavior*so that no reproach can truthfully be brought against the great brotherhood to Blue, Green or What? which he has pledged his loyalty. He seeks always to make Number one on the list is a we don’t believe he will be ewar- ' the word “Scout” worthy of the respect of people whose lon 8' anticipated change to blue uni- ing any brown boots with a blue opinions have value. He wears his uniform worthily. jZ fo'?' changing thfaniJms A Scout is a patriot and is always ready to serve his will probably have next year’s Air ‘ country at a minute’s notice. He loves “Old Glory” and knows Force freshmen issued blue uni- the proper forms of respect to it. He never allows its folds be the first class \ 0 ’ 0 ^ the «to touch the ground. He develops a strong body, an alert way through A&M with the Air mind, and an unconquerable spirit so that he may serve his Force blue - .country m need. He patterns his life alter those of great' Forcc will change to their cus _ Americans who have had a high sense of-duty and who have tomary uniform sooner than three uniform—if he is allowed to wear boots at all. From generally reliable sources comes word that Washington granted A&M Air Force seniors special permission to wear black— yes, that’s right—boots with the blues. ; served the nation well. A Scout chooses as his motto, “Be Prepared,” and he tries to prepare himself for anything—to rescue a compan- ■ ion, to ford a stream, to gather firewood, to help strangers, years is something for you to talk abdut over the coffee cups. Top brass doesn’t know or -won’t say. First thing Mr. Air Force fresh man of 1956 will want to know is , » , . .» . ,-pn t- “What about senior boots. The , to distinguish right from wrong, to serve his fellow men, his brown doesn > t g0 so well with a ; country and his God—always to “Be Prepared.” blue uniform.” No, it won’t and The Scout is a “friend to all and a brother to every other Scout.” —West Texas Scout News But before anyone will do any thing so drastic as to permit black boots, we believe boots may be de clared non-reg for Amy and Air Force students both. They are very obsolete as far as the Defense Department is con cerned. The Quartermaster Corps catalouge doesn’t even list A&M- style boots for officers any longer. Even More Changes Music Program Of Rotarians’ Show (Continued from Page 1) , won’t take the place of the Sing- ■ ing Cadets, they did do a good job of singing “Winter Song,” “Roll Chariot,” and “Deep River.” The chorus has J. B. Baty as president, Turner as director, and R. S. Boone as conductor. Accom panist are Byrl Baty. “But for the Grace ...” Members of the “Back-stage crew” are chairman, H. W. Bar- low; director, J. J. Woolket; music director, C. B. McGown; stage manager, Green H. Buchanan; box office, Dr. Joe Cox; advertising and publicity chaiman, Joe E. Vin cent; script Ty Timm, and Ralph S. Braley; scenery, Hemy May- field; costumes and make-up, Mrs. Green H. Buchanan and Mrs. Ed Brush; lighting, John Hill; sound, D. C. Jones and H. C. Dillingham; properties, N. C. Baker and Troy Wakefield; curtain, J. P. Abbott; auditorium, W. R. Carmichael; ush ers, H. A. Thomason and conces sions, J. W. Hall. Other changes have been passed on to us which include doing away with green shirts for juniors and seniors, as well as the white belt and other items that aren’t worn today by officers. Who knows if these changes will come about? But before you get up on your soap box and announce a multitude of objections, lets look over the siutation. A few years ago (about seven) campaign hats were still regulation with the uniform. They were just as much a tradition as “Sully”, yet they have been re placed by the overseas cap. Students have always been re luctant to change anything at A&M. They get in a rut and seem to like it. From their reaction to changes, you’d almost think some students would favor parading down the streets of Houston or Dallas wth leggins and campaign hats on. “Tradition impedes the progress of an institution,” said President Harrington. Certainly innovations are inevitable and must be ex pected at any progressive institu tion. Three years ago the juniors and seniors would have laughed in your face if you told them the corps could be run without the board. Yet, relatively speaking, it is being done today. There are many com plaints, but the corps isn’t going to pot nearly as fast as most people had predicted. Look at the Board The Battalion Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions "Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman" The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College o( 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 Mondaj 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 $G.OO per year or |.50 per month. Advertising rates furnished on request. Entered as second-class natter at Post Office at College Staton, Texas, ander the Act of Corn tress 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 board was a quick, effective method of discipline, but it was frowned upon by the state and college officials. They are in no position to quibble with public sentiment — regardless of what some students may want. It was necessary for them to see that use of the board was curtailed. Times are changing, the school is growing in stature and respect throughout the nation. If we must make these changes to keep in step with the times, then let’s think about what’s best for A&M and not condemn the change because . . . “the class before us got to do it, but we won’t . Sometimes, however, people can go a little too far and try to bring about too many innovations in a short period of time. This can be just as disastrous as not recog nizing the necessity for changing in the least. The changes have come thick and fast this first semester, and with the opening of a new term, there are more policy changes and much talk of others. But whether it be a new uniform regulation or a special order that A&M’s corps will have a Head quarters Company next year, we hope the people who originate these ideas will remember that the changes may overbalance the “take-it-and-like-it” attitude sent along. This could cause difficul ties. News contributions may be made by telephone (4-5444) or at the editorial officer Room 201, Goodwin Hall. Classified ads may be placed by telephone (4-5324) or a1 the Student Activities Office, Room 209, Goodwin Hall. 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 newi of spontaneous origin published herein. Rights of republication of all other mattei herein are also reserved. JOHN WHITMORE Editor Joel Austin Associate Editor Bill Streich Managing Editor Bob Selleck ,..Sports Editor Frank Davis City Editor Peggy Maddox ..Women’s Editor T. H. Baker, E. R. Briggs, Benny Holub, Bryan Spencer, Ide Trotter Edgar Watkins, Carl Possy, 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 Cliief Photo Engraver Russell Hagens Advertising Manager Robert Haynie Advertising Representative Bain Eecls. Circulation Manager Scouts Program (Continued from Page 1) members of the Brazos District Boy Scout Committee have given a program telling about scouting —its history and plans for the fu ture. This year’s celebration will hon or the organizations and institu tions whose sponsorship make pos sible the existance and growth of the nation’s 80,289 Packs, Troops and Explorer Units. Troop 102 is sponsored by the College Station Kiwanis Club, while Troop 411 is under the spon sorship of the Bryan-Colege Sta tion Rotary Club. Observed in every city and town and most villages and hamlets by more than 80,000 Units, Boy Scout Week is the largest single birth day observance by young Ameri cans. The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated at Washington, D. C. on Feb. 8, 1910. Traditionally, on that day, the members recommit themselves to the Scout Oath or Promise at 8:15 p. in. in the four time zones. By JERRY BENNETT Battalion Staff Writer “The Raging Tide” starring Richard Conte, Shelly Winters and Stephen McNally—Univer sal-International—Palace Thea tre. In the “The Raging Tide,” Uni versal-International contributes to the field of criminology by show ing that racketeers could become regular guys if they would just go fishing occasionally. Full Session On Truce Talks Set Tomorrow Tough guy Richard Conte guns down a fellow gangster and hides out on a fishing boat when his in tended avenue of escape is cut off. Operated by Old Salt The vessel is operated by an old salt, well played by Charles Bick ford, and his delinquent son (Alex Nichol) who is itching to lay down his fishing pole and pick up a, piece of the profitable slot ma chine racket. When Conte dis covers the young hood’s intentions, he persuades Nichol to ran nefar ious operations for him while he hides out on the boat. An ambitious lad, Nichol takes over the mobster’s moll (Shelly Winters) as well as the one armed bandits. After wave upon wave of double crosses and counter plots, actors Conte, Winters, and’ Nichols de cide that they can better serve Munsan, Korea, Feb. 8—UP) society with a hook and pole rath- Armistice negotiators will er than by their previous occupa- hold a full dress session to- tions. Since he reforms too late to answer to a Communist pro- please the censors, Conte is con- morrow to hear the Allies’ veniently knocked off in the climax answer to a Communist proposal from which the movie gets its for a high level conference to set- name, tie all Asian questions related to Drowns Her Talents peace m Korea. Some observers said they ex- tln s salty saga, Shelly Win- pect the U.N. reply to include a ters, one of Hollywood’s most pro counterproposal. ' mising young actresses, does the The Reds’ three-poiht plan was bes t she can with a role that offered Wednesday as an outline drowns her talents in whitecaps of proposed recommendations to of meaningless dialogue that the governments involved in the Ko- most inexperienced starlet could rean war. It calls for a conference handle. Although Richard Conte, within three months after an ar- remembered for his sinister por- mistice is signed to consider with drawal of foreign troops from Ko rea, peaceful settlement of the Korean question and other ques tions relating to the Korean prob lem. Washington sources said the the United States is prepared to accept the first two points, but will balk at the third, which could include such subjects as the future of Formosa. The plenary session on armistice agenda item five is set for 10 a.m. Saturday (8 p.m. EST Friday) in Panmunjom. Staff officers still are trying to reach an agreement on the two other remaining agenta items —■ truce supervision and prisoner ex change. trayals in “Thieves Highway” and “Under the Gun” gives a good per formance, he seems out of place as a killer with a conscience. Stephen McNally founders valiantly in the part of the capable copper only to go under for the third time in a movie whose story is all wet. Lutherans Attend Officer Workshop The Rev. Thomas H. Swygert, pastor of the Our Savior’s Luth eran Church of College Station, and six members of the A&M Lutheran Student Association will participate in an Officers Work shop of the Gulf Region Lutheran Student Association of America this weekend. The Officers Workshop will be gin Saturday afternoon in Christ the King Luthern Church in Hous ton, and continue through Sunday. DR. DWIGHT W. ANDRES ANNOUNCES the removal of his offices from College Station to 3501 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH, BRYAN — Office Hours — 8-12 a.m.; 2-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 -12 a.m. PHONE 4-7351 This Looks More Like a Job for... Campus Cleaners Grass Development Talk Set Saturday Doctor G. Ledyard Stebbins Jr., professor of genetics, University of California, will talk on “Devel opment of Grasses” in the biolo gical sciences building, 11 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Dr. Charles Louis, associate agronomy profes sor, has announced. Dr. Stebbins, a Harvard grad uate, is noted for his research in genetics and cytology of range grasses. People Are Talking about... SMORGASBORD-MSC EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT — Service from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the MSC Dining Room — Remember and tell your friends about SMORGASBORD FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 4-5124 and ask for Miss Smorgasbord