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Page 2 THE BATTALION' Tuesday, February 10, 1953 Manitzas FRANKLY SPEAKING Students ‘Cold’ at NU But PSA Still Hot’ (This is the third in a series of stories about colleges and universities visited by Co-Editor Frank N. Manitzas on a recent tour of the mid west.) By FRANK N. MANITZAS Battalion Co-Editor EVANSTON, Ill. (Delayed). — “Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, what soever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any praise, think on these things.” This was first written in Phillippians 4:8, and besides its many other uses, it serves as the North western University motto. We think of it, for it is hard for us to find much praise about the university located on the shores of Lake Michigan near Chicago. Perhaps its beauty, being located in a dense forest area with a sandy shore to its side, or its many academic hon ors, paid especially to its arts schools, but most to its school of journalism, should give us a good im pression of the college, but they do not. It was cold at Evanston. Not only the 15 de gree weather, but also the students. Profs, Staff More Cordial On the other hand, perhaps we’re being hasty, condemning this old university which was founded Nov. 5, 1885. For it was here that the many pro fessors and school staff showed us a southern wel come, and, of course, we didn’t meet a fair propor tion of the some 18,000 students. Interviews with different instructors showed us they were very interested in helping students keep their problems solved, devoting much time to coun seling. Yet NU is not a strict educational institu tion. “It’s definitely a party school”, they told us. This was easy to see. For proof we donate this bit of conversation garnered in one of the lavish lounges of their stu dent union: “What time did you get in last night?” “Not sure, but it was a heck of a party.” “Were you with Betty?” “Only part of the evening.” “That’s what I thought, bay who took my gal home?” “I’ll see you Joe.” And that was that. Northwestern may be in the news in the near future. PSA, Reds, and NU With the proposed investigation of American colleges for communist infiltration deemed a neces sity by a couple of idiotic senators, it is hard to be lieve that many of the northern colleges will escape notice. One of these to be investigated may. be Northwestern, because like other institutions north of the Mason-Dixon line, liberalism had been a by word of the college. It has changed some now. A group at NU, suspected by officials was abolished last year. It was called the Progressive Students Association (PSA). It was at the NU union where more than 600 students were rallied by a spiritual yell session by the PSA which almost resulted in a “march to the president’s home.” As one adviser said: “The students left the meeting wild eyed. We did not know what was go ing to happen. But the seemingly certain riot was quelled, after hours of persuassion by some of the other campus leaders.” Newspaper Stymied Also at NU, a recent strife between the col lege’s paper and the administration, brought unfa vorable results. The paper which published four times a week, was cut to three issues because “of rising production costs.” After a word jambalaya exchange and written notices, the editor of the pa per was disoharged and a new one appointed. Stu dents are seemingly prevented from voicing their opinion in choosing their editor. As a University of Chicago student said: “Oh, you might like NU. It has nice looking girls. But it’s a teasipping school.” No comment. Your Income Tax—IV When to Itemize Deductions Or Take 10 Per Cent Cut (Editors’ Note: This is the fourth in a series of six articles on how to make out your federal income tax return.) By FRANCIS J. KELLY AP Sl^jff Writer WASHINGTON —CP)— It may pay you to itemize your non-busi ness deductions on your federal income tax return, instead of tak ing the standard 10 per cent allow ance based on your income. A comparison of the tax com puted under each system certainly is in order if you paid out a lot of interest on a home mortgage or incurred heavy medical or hos pital bills. The government neither wants nor expects you to pay more than the minimum tax due, honestly figured. You can itemize deductio’ns only if you use long-form 1040. Other wise you are automatically given a credit of about 10 per cent of your income. The principal allowable deduc tions are state and local taxes; interest paid; contributions to religious, charitable and education al organizations; property losses by fire, storm or theft; and— under strict limitations—some medical, dental, hospital and nurs ing expenses. Charity and Donations Contributions to religious, char itable and educational organiza tions and deductible only up to 20 per cent of your income. You don’t get anything off which ex ceeds 5 per cent of your tax bill for gifts to needy individuals, or to political organizations, or labor unions, or chambers of commerce. You can deduct for real estate and personal property taxes, state income taxes, state or local sales taxes, state gasoline taxes, and automobile license fees But you can’t take anything off for federal income taxes paid, soc- taxes such as those on liquor, furs, jewelry and phone calls, or for local taxes which tend to increase the value of real estate owned. A paving assessment is a case in point. The law sets tight limits on the amount of medical expenses for self and dependents that may be deducted. First, taxpayers, un der 65 can take off only that por tion of such costs which exceeds 5 per cent of their, adjusted gross income. However, if either you. or your wife is 65 or over, you may claim the entire amount of medi cal expenses for your dependents which exceds 5 per cent of your income. Medical Expense Limits There are maximum limitations on medical expense deductions, too. A single person who claims only one exemption is entitled to put in for not more than $1,250; a married couple filing a joint return, $2,500; married, three exemptions, $8,750; and married with four or more exemptions, an Allowable medical expenses in clude doctor, dentist, hospital and nursing bills; drugs and surgical appliances; false teeth and eye glasses; X-ray examinations or treatments; crutches, hearing aids and ambulance service; premiums on health, accident, medical or hospital insurance and cost of trav el necessary to get medical care. However, you cannot deduct the cost of travel suggested by a doc tor for rest or change; or funeral expenses, or life insurance prem iums. If you itemize your deductions on long-form 1040, you can take off your income any property loss es by fire, storm, flood, etc. Loss sustained in a car accident caused by faulty driving is considered willful negligence, and no deduc tion is allowed. Insurance Modifies Loss No deduction may be claimed if the loss is compensated for by insurance. If partially covered by insurance, the amount of the de duction is reduced accordingly. The law requires you "to report as income any winnings you may have on the races, poker and other forms of gambling. But gambling losses may not be deducted in ex cess of gambling winnings. Alimony or separate mainte nance payments made under a court decree may be deducted. So may union dues, (as distinguished from gifts to unions) and amounts spent entertaining customers. De spite protests of many working mothers, the wages paid a nurse maid are not deductible, even though her presence in the home enables the parent to work. If you keep securities in a safe deposit box, you can deduct the rental cost. You can’t however, if it is used only for jewelry, insur ance pdlicies and mementoes. The Battalion Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Founder of Aggie Traditions “Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman” The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechan ical College of Texas, is published by students four times a week, during the regular school year. During the summer terms, and examination and vacation periods, The Battalion is published twice a week. Days of publications are Tuesday through Friday fpr the regular school year, and Tuesday and Thursday during examination and vacation periods and the summer terms. Subscription rates $6.00 per year or $.50 per month. Advertising rates furnished on request. Entered as second - class matter at Post Ottice at College Station, Texas under the Act of Con gress of March 3, 1870. Member of The Associated Press Represented nationally by N ational Advertising Services, Inc., at New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Fran cisco. The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republi cation 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 4-7604) or at the editorial office room, 202 Goodwin Hall. Classified ads may be placed by telephone (4-5324) or at the Student Activities Office, Room 209 Goodwin Hall. FRANK N. MANITZAS, JOEL AUSTIN Co-Editors Ed Holder, Jerry Bennett.. Managing Editors Harri Baker City Editor Peggy Maddox Women’s News Editor Today’s Issue Ed Holder : Managing Editor Joe Hipp News Editor Jerry Estes Sports News Editor Bob Hendry, Joe Hipp, Chuck Neighbors News Editor Gus Becker, Bob Boriskie, Jerry Estes Sports News Editors Vernon Anderson, Frank Hines, Bob Alderdice,Al Leroy Bruton, Guy Dawson, W. P. Franklin, R. D. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITORS Editors, The Battalion: impossible for us to give you a Pictures of members of the Jun- good annual, ior Class are now being taken at Let’s have everyone’s picture in the Aggieland Studio. Up until the Aggieland this year and have noon the 5 of February only three the finest class section ever pub- people had their pictures taken, lished. Perhaps many of you have not Bob Harper received any news about just when Class Section Editor you are to have your picture taken. Aggieland ’53 The schedule has been printed in The BatCation, announced in both mess halls, and will be posted on the\ door outside the Aggieland staff room in Goodwin Hall. If you do not know when your picture is to be taken, please stop by our room and find out. Try to get your picture taken early so there avIII not be a last minute rush. We still have all the sophomore and “frog” pictures to make and this must be completed before it gets too late in the spring semes ter. Get your class picture taken now so we will not be bothered with make ups when we are trying to work with the sophomores and “frogs.” It is the sincere wish of every member of the Aggieland staff to have the best annual ever publish ed at A&M. Unless we have your help our job is made much more Your Car Like New . . . . . . when you bring it to Johnson Body Shop. The only shop in College Station specializing in fender, body and paint work. Expert me chanics will restore your car to a like new appearance. From a mere scratch to major smash-up our trained men can do the job. P.S.—We install glass, too! Johnson Body Shop Phone 6-1943 Sulphur Springs Road at Old Hiway6 THE SHAME OF OUR COLLEGES Are we a nation of uneducated people with college degrees? Do less than half of our stu dents in college actually belong there? Why is today’s campus the target of Communist propa ganda— a hotbed of sports scandal — a marriage mart for enterprising females? Don’t miss Louis Bromfield’s shocking expose, “The Shame of Our Colleges,”— in March £&qufc£. on the newsstands today difficult and to some extent it is Mayo Slated to Speak Dr. T. S. Mayo, English depart ment, will speak on the subject of “Culture and Architecture” at the first meeting of the semester of the Architectural Wives Society in the South Solarium of the YMCA at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday. IF YOU ARE HAVING LAUNDRY TROUBLES, TRY . . . Cleaners The Exchange Store “Serving Texas Aggies” Hughes cooperative plan for MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES j Purpose TO ASSIST outstanding graduates in obtaining their Master of Science De grees while employed in industry and making significant contributions to im portant military work. 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