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& f * POCO SEZ: “I chug-ffcd today from Dallas To see all you Aggies Be there at 7:30 tonight.” POGO VISITS AGGIELAND TODAY He’s here today. The funny little guy from the Okefenokee, the granddaddy of all swamps, and all his friends are on the campus. . It’s Pogo, the fellow who claims to be “a ’possom .by trade,” who gets a look at Aggie- land and the people who have been following him in The Battalion comic strips daily. His big daddy Walt Kelly will be here to do the talking, and indications show he’ll get a warm reception from the Aggies. Kelly is the outstanding comic strip illus trator for 1951 and now making a nation-wide tour to meet his friends who are following Pogo in newspapers all over the country. Many Aggies have been sporting their “I Go Pogo” pins which were distributed yester day in the office of Student Activities. A few of the buttons are still available. Kelly will speak tonight at 7:30 in Guion Hall on a subject neither he nor anyone else is quite sure of—“The Social and Ethical Respon sibilities of a Cartoonist to the American Peo ple.” Following the talk will be a showing of the weekly Battalion-MSC Quarterback Club movies of the Michigan State-A&M football game. No admission to the program will be charged. The cartoonist’s visit on the campus is sponsored by The Battalion, the MSC Art Gal lery Committee, and the Office of Student Activities. • Coming from Dallas and the SMU campus where they held a “Pogo for President” con vention, Kelly will not be expected to make any political speeches for his animal creation. He’ll just be doing lots of hand-shaking and meeting all the Aggies. Kelly will be taken on a tour of the A&M campus by members of The Battalion staff and The Art Gallery Committee of the MSC. These two groups will also have an informal reception with the cartoonist sometime this afternoon. Master of ceremonies for the program in Guion Hall will be Frank Manitzas, co-editor of The Battalion. Pogo’s creator will watch the cadet corps march into supper formation at Duncan Hall and then be their guest for dinner. He is ex pected to make a short appearance in the mess hall during the supper hour. Kelly will bring along some life-size draw ings of Pogo and other “inhabitants” of Oke fenokee. Original drawings of Sunday “Pogo” comic strips are now on display in glass cases in the MSC near the post office entrance. ALBERT SEZ: I’ll slioot ya if there’s an empty Seat in Guion Hall tonight. Don’t forget the football movies! Circulated Daily To 90 Per Cent Of Local Readers The Battalion PUBLISHED DAILY IN THE INTEREST OF A GREATER A&M COLLEGE Published By A&M Students For 75 Years Number 213: Volume 52 COLLEGE STATION (Aggieland), TEXAS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1952 Price Five Cents f Eisenhower Closes Campaign In South With Memphis Talk MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 16—OP) Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower closed a blazing campaign drive through the South yesterday with a warn ing and a pledge, both concerned \ with the dollars-cents position of the country if he is elected presi dent. The warning: “If we were sud- F'denly cut off from the rest of the world our entire agriculture and industrial economy w o u 1 d col lapse.” The pledge: “We are not going to see the breadlines again. We have pledg- rd the full power of government to prevent a depression.” Praises TV A At the same time, speaking at Memphis in the heart of the Ten nessee Valley, Eisenhower praised the results of the Tennessee Val ley Authority but he said the TVA should not be described as the an swer for all such developments throughout the country. “TVA has served rural areas well,” Eisenhower said, “and has created many new industries in this section. It has helped con serve natural resources, control % floods and promote national de fense. It is a great experiment in Ag Leaders Scheduled To Inspect College More than 350 agricultural leaders, bankers, businessmen in general and legislators, will make a tour of inspection of the facilities of A&M and System, Friday. Thirty-six coun ties will be represented, D. A. Adam, Extension staff assistant says. The county agents of the 36 counties will be in charge of the group from their counties. The groups will register at the Memor ial Student Center. '■‘Tours will be run every 30 min utes, beginning at 8:30 a. m. The last tour will get under wmy at 3 0 a. m. Adam and Ben Cook, assistant to the dean of the School * of Agriculture, will supervise tour assignments. Luncheon will be served at Dun can Hall at noon, family style. Afternoon sessions will be held at the vaifous centers on the sub ject matter fields of interest. Demonstrations and discussions will be carried on at the Beasley Laboratory, the beef cattle, swine, sheep, poultry and dairy centers, the Grass Nursery and Turf Plots, the brush control experiments, the entomology laboratory and new horticulture greenhouse. The field day is under the spon sorship of the Extension Service, School of Agriculture and Experi ment Station. A detailed description of work being done by the various de partments will be given those mak ing the tour. Weather Today CLEAR and WINDY WEATHER TODAY: Clear with winds out of the south 12 to 15 miles per hour. The high yes terday was 74 and the low 44. resource development and flood control for this particular area. “We should not, however, look upon the TVA as a rigid pattern for such developments in other re gions. “In the Missouri Valley many officials and other thoughful citi zens are considering the possibili ty of a legal arrangement which would make state and federal agencies the true partners in de veloping the resources of that great region. “Our goal should be to work out river basin developments the way the people in the region want it done.” In Memphis, Eisenhower ad- di-essed a crowd estimated at be tween 22,0(f0 and 25,000 people from a rostrum on Chickasaw Bluff. The audience was one of the largest he has received on this section of his campaign tour. Leaves Texas Eisenhower left Texas yesterday after two final campaign appear ances at Fort Worth and Dallas, felw on to Shreveport, La., and went from there to Memphis where he delivered the only prepared speech of the day. As he left the South his top lieutenants were talking with an air of complete confidence of po tential victory in Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. He chose Fort Worth as the place to discuss the subject of an other great depression. It is base less campaign talk and part of the Democrats’ “campaign of fear,” he said. In Memphis Eisenhower covered not only the TVA but reviewed at length his position on a farm program. “This includes the amendment to the Basic Farm Act, approved by both parties in Congress, to con tinue through 1954 the price sup ports on basic commodities at 90 per cent of parity.” Kiwanis Candidate Loses In Austin Sid Loveless, College Station Ki wanis Club candidate for lieuten ant governor of Kiwanis distinct nine, was defeated at the state convention in Austin. The conven tion was Monday through Wednes day of this week. Jim Bowmer of Temple won the election. Other delegates to the conven tion from here were L. G. Jones and W. H. Fincher. Politics Pogo and Aggies Over Ike In Texas Campaign Eisenhower’s trip to Texas has probably put a dent in other political campaigns, but our little friend “Pogo” still holds the spotlight. And the Aggies are retaining their name before the public, even at an Ike rally. The scene was Waco airport and thousands of people had jammed the area Tuesday to hear a brief “whistle stop” speech by the Republican presidential candidate. Two big planes carrying the Ike press corps roared in and the people came forth with premature cheers. You could hear “We’re for Ike” and “I Like Ike,” and other cheers. But also noticable were the chants from some younger cheerers—“I Go Pogo,” and “Gig ’em Aggies.” Watch out Ike, you may have competition stiffer than you think! Student Life Meet Scheduled Monday The Student Life Committee will hold its first meeting of the year at 4 p. m., Oct. 20, in the Student Senate Chamber of the MSC, announced C. G. (Spike) White, secretary of the commit tee. There are a number of things Rue Pinalle Set tin Day Fete United Nations Day will re ceive an early welcome by Rue Pinalle guests Friday night. Cadets from Bryan AFB representing s i x different countries, . will be the guests of honor at Rue Pinalle with their dates. The countries represented are Norway, Sweden, Italy, Den mark, France and Belgium. As part of the UN Day activ ities the cadets will dine in Bryan and attend an afternoon movie. Rue Pinalle will close the cadets activities for the day. The floor show will be inter nationally flavoa - ed by an Euro pean singer, Philippine piano play er, and Venezuelan guitar player. Students and local residents planning to attend Rue Pinalle are urged by Oscar Garcia, Rue Pinalle chairman, to make their reservations early. Tickets will be 60 cents per person. Reservations and ticket sales are being handled in the MSC Bowling Alley. Bob Miller, business administra tion major from Houston, will be master-of-ceremonies Friday. The MSC Combo will play for the dance. This is the band that has played in the Fountain Room on various occasions. which need to be brought up dur ing the meeting, said White. The first step of the meeting will be to select the best meeting time. Orientation of new members and appointment of committees will be conducted by J. H. Sor rels, chairman. Explanation of funds controlled by the Student Life Committee and a report of the Business Com mittee will be given by White. John Samuels, vice-president of the MSC Council, is scheduled to inform the 'committee on the pro posed change of Activity Point System concerning the MSC Coun cil. Discuss Proposed Amendment Another important matter which is to be discussed during the meet ing is the proposed amendment to the constitution to allow the se lection of Who’s Who at any time of the year. Consideration of possible means of raising funds for the Student Air Fund is to be discussed by Dan Russell of the Sociology De partment. The last point scheduled for discussion during the meeting is the consideration of the continua tion of the awarding of Aggie Activity Appreciation Tickets which will be conducted by White. Student Life Committee Members Composing the Student Life Com mittee this year along with Sor rels and White are Joel Austin and Frank Manitzas, Battalion Co-editors; T. B. Fields, president of the Junior Class; Joe Mattei, president of the Senior Class; Wel don Kruger, corps commander. J. Gordon Gay, YMCA secre tary; Barlow Irvin, athletic di rector; C. W. Landiss, Physical Ed ucation Department; S. S. Morgan, (See STUDENT LIFE, Page 3) Years Budget Planned By Community Chest A budget of $12,519 for the coming year was set up by the Col lege Station Community Chest Committee at a public heai-ing Tuesday night in the YMCA. The Chest, which includes al most every charitable organization in College Station, is planning its drive for Nov. 1-10. A complete canvass of A&M and the College Station area with the exception of the dormitory ai'ea is planned. If the proposed budget is not raised during the ten day period, the committee is planning to extend the drive in order to meet their budget as closely as possible. Organizations that will receive help and the amount they will receive if the full total is met are as follows: College YMCA $ 400 Girl Scouts of America 2000 Brazos County Tuberculosis Association 1000 Bryan YMCA 400 Youth Committee 800 Boy Scouts of America 2294 College Station Recreation Council 500 Red Cross 2000 Brazos County Hospital ization 500 Needy Children’s Fund (College Station Schools) .... 700 Local Charity 1000 Salvation Army 500 American Cancer Society .... 300 Miscellaneous 125 Total $12,519 “If everybody who works for the College contributed one day’s pay, we would have over $20,000 from that group alone,” said Bennie Zinn, chairman, to the members of that committee last night. Mrs. Bill Williams, representing the Red Cross, explained that their share of the Chest’s funds would eliminte the house to house canvass used last year. She went on to say that any funds given them by the Chest are to be used in this area only. The Chest Committee is com posed of Zinn, chairman; John Longley, vice chairman; V. E. Schember, secretary-treasurer; L. J. Horn, Charlie Smith, Mrs. Ray Oden, Mrs. Frank Anderson, J. G. McGuire, R. E. Callender, H. E. Hampton, Mrs. T. W. Leland, Har ry Gorzycki, Mrs. Hershel Bur gess, Eddie Chew, and W. A. Tar- Lucile Cummings Sings October 21 For its second program of the coming season, Town Hall will present Lucile Cummings who has been named by music critics as “the foremost contralto in Amer ica.” October 21 is the scheduled date for the concert. Miss Cummings has been guest star on NBC’s Telephone Hour seven times within recent months. This season marked her New York Opera debut in the leading role of Amneris in the New Yoi'k City Center Opera Company’s produc tion of “Aida.” On the stage for three consecu tive seasons totaling 67 weeks, Old Colt Revolver Sold at Gun Meet By JERRY BENNETT Battalion News Staff One of the rai’est guns in history of American firearms exchanged ownership Saturday duinng the meeting of the Texas Gun Asso ciation in the MSC. The only complete cased model of the Walker Colt revolver was sold to Larry Sheerin of San An tonio by Herb Glass of Bullville, New York. Both men are collect ors of antique firearms and were pi’esent at the gun association’s meeting. In addition to the revolver be ing the only complete cased model of the Walker Colt in existence, it is also the only fully document ed model with all records of the gun’s transactions having been preserved, Glass said. ’The Golden Touch” Carle Substitutes Mess for Music In Sbisa Dining Hall Saturday Night “The Golden Touch” will set the downbeat for the all-college dance Saturday night in Sbisa Din ing Hall. Frankie Carle, his piano and or chestra will start the dance music at 9 p. m. after a concert in Guion Hall. The concert begins at 7:15 p. m. Joan House, Barbara Luke, and The Sunrise Serenaders will sup ply the vocals to match the smooth rhythm of Carle’s orchesti’ations and piano. One of the top bands in the land, the Carle aggregation is currently setting new box office records in theatres and ballrooms from coast to coast. Although known as one of the nations’ most popular pian ists and band leaders. Carle is also an established composer. His “Sunrise Serenade” which serves as theme song for the band is rated with the most popular American songs. “Lovers Lullaby”, “Falling Leaves”, “Oh What It Seemed to Be” and “The Busiest in My Home Town” are just a few of his many hit songs. Carle also holds a major dis tinction as a leading solo artist as well as orchestra leader on Columbia records. His many al bums have sold a combined total of 25 million discs. Usually Break Records Coast to coast, at all the leading band locations and theatres, Frank ie Carle and his orchestra are an nual feature presentations. One of the outstanding music favorites in the nation, the Carle group has managed to increase their popular ity everywhere, usually breaking records set during previous en gagements. Golden Touch Realizing the majority of people like songs because of the melody, Carle does not over-arrange the basic theme, so that it is always easily recognizable. Carle’s piano artistry has been enough to dub him as “The Gold en Touch.” The revolver is also the only model in existence which is in complete working order, Glass said. ' Glass explained a complete cased model of a gun is one hous ed in a box with all accessories present. The Walker Colt was originated in the early 1800’s and was used extensively by the Texas Rangers and duilng the settling of the ear ly and turbulent West. Both Glass and Walker refused to say how much money was in volved in the transaction, although Glass said he paid $8000 for the weapon. Hill To Attend National Meet John Hill, director of workmen’s compensation program for the A&M System, will attend the 40th National Safety Congress in Chi- ago, 111., October 20-24. Hill is chairman of both the Campus Safety Committee of the Higher Education Committee and the Study Committee of the Public Employes section. These commit tees are under the National Safe ty Council. The national meeting of the American Society of Safety En gineers, which will be held in Chi cago simultaneously with the Na tional Safety Congress, will also be attended by Hill. For the past 18 years, Hill has been active in safety promotion work, and since May of 1948 has been director of workmen’s com pensation for the A&M College System. Miss Cummings was featured solo ist at the woi-ld famous Radio City Music Hall in the productions “United Nations,” Christmas “Na tivity” and the “Glory of Easter.” For these performances it has been estimated shq appeared be fore an audience of over 5,000,000 for each season. Began Study At Six Miss Cummings began her study of music at the age of six, through a correspondence course at twenty- five cents a lesson. Once when she and her brothers weie quarantined with small-pox, she leained the en tire scores of the “Mikado” and “Pinafore." All through school she sang and played mainly for fun, and every week she would compose and im prove a prelude and offertory for Sunday School. She began to take a serious interest in music when she won first vocal, honors in a state-wide high school contest. She entered the University of Oregon on a music scholarship, and put herself through school by playing accompaniments for her music teachei’s. Appeared as Guest Soloist Upon leaving school she began to sing pi-ofessionally and not to long afterwards appeared as guest soloist with the Portland Sym phony Orchestra. Opportunities began to come from the West Coast with radio offers in both San Francisco and Los Angeles on CBS and NBC net works, and concert appeai’ances with the Oakland and Modesto Symphonies and the San Francis co Opera of the Air. Success’ door opened all the way for Miss Cummings when she was choosen one of the two finalists on the “Metropolitan Auditions of the Air” broadcast from New York. Since then she has been guest solcdst on all the major networks. Private Parties Will House Guests Students who are having trouble locating a place for guests to stay while visiting the campus should consult the Housing Office, room 100, Goodwin Hall, announced Har ry L. Boyer, chief of housing. A list of private parties in the Bryan-College Station area who are willing to provide rooms for student guests may be obtained there, said Boyer. Ample places are still available for guests. The Housing Office is open 24 hours a day every week, Boyer said.