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Battalion Editorials Page 2 THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1954 Election Proves Points; Danger in ‘Two Camps 9 Yesterday’s election proved a few things. The withdrawal of the two non-military students in the run-off indicates that the non-regs are sincere in saying that they do not want to “control” the class officers, or organize a “machine.” They say they just want proportionate representation, and the withdrawals are evidence of their good faith. « The elections also proved that the non- regs are interested in participating in stu dent life. Before the two withdrawals, there was a non-reg scheduled for the run-off in each position for the class of ’55 officers. Because of the more-than-usually heated races for the elections, there was an unusu ally large turn-out of voters: 1,806 persons took part in the elections. This is a start toward active participation in student elec tions, but 1,806 is still only about one-third of the more than 5,000 students enrolled. Now all candidates are pointing toward the run-off next Tuesday. Already, just the day after the election, there is talk of ill- feeling between the corps and non-military students. If the students of A&M divide politically into two camps—corps vs. non-regs—increas ed friction and bad feeling will be the result. This is obviously harmful for the school; it could possibly lead to violence. The candidates and the voters should remember that the elections are for class of ficers, and that the best man should be pick ed, regardless of whether or not he wears a uniform. Elec tion lie suits These men are those candidates in yesterday’s election who did not get in the run-off, with the votes cast for them. For a list of those who will be in the run-off, see Page One. Candidates for class agent, class of ’54. Richard E. Clark 36 Ted A. Ritchey 2G Alan E. Soefje 8 Candidates for president, class of ’55. Kurt R. Nauck 77 Ren K. Rector 34 William E. Coppage 20 Robert Rowland 86 Charles Winter 49 Jeff B. Lilley 44 Paul E. Gentry 45 For vice-president, class of ’55. H. D. Lanktree (withdrew) 175 F. B. O’Donnell 20 Sam Rowland 29 Glen R. Connally 31 Lawrence G. Francis 20 Lolan M. Pullen 17 John W. Benefield 33 Bill Bradshaw 43 Curtis “Pop” Bremer 13 John L. Leimbrook 33 Mac Moore 58 Theo Lindig 32 W. R. “Dusty” Canon 46 Earl L. Pike 41 Jerry Schulz 21 Allen Heimer 21 Bob Roberson 15 For secretary, class of ’55: James M. Gafney 99 Eugene B. Bockholt 82 For social secretary, class of 55: Frank A. Davis (withdrew) 166 Ed Wulfe 43 Tony Speica 74 Harold D. Craig 23 Neil Price 78 Bill (Fred) Stuckert 56 Charles (Chuck) Newman.. 70 Jack G. Courtney 44 Thomas R. Schmidt 43 Harry R. Espey 81 For treasurer, class of ’55: Tex Vanzura 47 Bill (Hittle) Hucttcl 40 Alan J. Ezzell 51 Thomas R. McDade 71 James E. Caffey 41 John (Cookie) Brannen .... 51 John Lee Shanks 61 Thurman H. Johnson 51 Dick McCasland 96 For parliamentarian, class of ’55 : G. J. (Jim) Johnson 89 Jimmy Wendland 78 John L. Shelton 108 For historian, class of ’55 : Stephen O. Nall 308 For sergeant-at-arms, class of ’55: Earl “Bedbug” Bokin 103 John R. Saunders 88 Raymond McDaniel 76 Phil Speairs 109 For yell leader, class of ’55 : J. R. “Bubba” Plumlee 106 Bobby Carpenter 153 Wiiliam D. King 221 G. J. (Jim) Johnson 80 For president, class of ’56: Robert “Bob” Barlow 31 Robert L. Francis 24 Stew Coffman 60 Frank D. Westmoreland .... 29 Gaines F. Godfrey 26 Frank Waddell 45 Ray L. Howdeshell 24 William Paul Nourie 50 E. G. “Red” Pittman 34 Kenneth W. Mays 9 For vice-president, class of ’56: Lee Richards 44 Huprhes McCrary 55 Gerald E. Hord 27 James Braeutigam 54 Clyde R. Adams 33 Warren E. Martin 52 Gene Roper 28 Paul E. Harrison ^... 33 Swan (write-in) 5 Willia/hs (write-in) 1 For secretary, class of '56: Monroe H. Fuchs 88 Lloyd W. Jary 79 For social secretary, class of 56 : Jan D. Broderick 89 W. J. Ruez 75 James E. Cook ► 49 Whitney (write-in) 2 Platt (write-in) 1 For treasurer, class of ’56 : Jack Lor ms 72 R. E. (Mickey) Good 72 Roger R. Reed 55 James A. Cowan 38 Write-in ballots for parliamentarian, class of ’56 : Miller 41 Swan 1 Schubert 1 Hill, L 1 Taylor 1 For sergeant-at-arms, class of ’56 : James E. Rambo 137 For yell leader class of ’56 : Roy V. Woodle 60 Buford Miller 50 Bert (Ted) Chinnock 69 Kerry E. Burleson 94 DR. MORRIS ABRAMS, profes sor of agricultural education, will be the principal speaker at the annual Parent-Son Future Farmers of America banquet in Flatonia April G. * sic * THE YEAR’S THIRD issue of The Commentator, arts and sci ences magazine, will be ready for distribution after the Easter holi days, according to Bob Hendry, editor. It will be “full of humor,” Hendry said. * * * J. M. BASS’ Texas history class will visit the legislature in Austin during this week. The purpose of Phone Numbers Will Get Change Every telephone number in the College Station—Bryan area even tually will have seven digits instead of five, said Milton Allen, traffic commercial supervisor of the Southwestern States Telephone company. The change will make long dis tance calls easier and faster, he said. With this new inter toll system, one operator will be able to take a long distance call and dial the number direct without having to go through several towns before reaching the city desired. San Antonio and Houston, as well as several other Texas cities, already ai’e using the system. Allen said. George W. Parr 59 Barden E. (Bud) Patterson 66 R. A. Rand 61 Gus S. Mijalis 122 Campbell (write-in) 1 Mercer (write-in) 1 Sellers (write-in) 3 Willys (write-in) 1 Nasser (write-in) 7 Larry Hill (write-in) 2 For MSC Council, class of ’55 and ’56 : T. J. (Bubba) Sammons...193 Jules Vieaux 176 For president of the class of ’57 : Brad Crockett 66 Dick M. Wall 44 I. T. May jr., £5 For vice president of the class of ’57: Thomas Livingston 47 Benny E. Fichte 29 Richard T. Bernard 29 For social secretary of the class of ’57: Donald W. Green 64 John D. Selensky 56 For parliamentarian of the class of ’57: Thomas E. Norton 97 For 'sergeant-at-arms of the class of ’57: Bob M. Marshall 57 the trip is to observe the legisla ture in the special session. * * * THE ANNUAL TOWN Hall ap preciation banquet will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Spike White’s house. About 32 persons will attend the banquet, an outdoor steak fry. # * # MEASLES AND MUMPS led the list of communiqjible diseases re ported in Brazos county last week. Forty-nine cases of measles were reported and 30 cases of mumps. * # * ADVANCED ROTC contract ap plications are being distributed in military science classes this week. Non-corps students who want to apply must report to Maj. Edwin W. Emerson, operations officer, in room 206B of the Military Science building by Friday. * * * N. M. RANDOLPH extension entomologist, will leave April 11, for Phoenix, Ariz. to attend the Southwestern Five States Cotton Growers assn, meeting. The meet ing will be held April 13-14 in the Westward Ho Hotel. * * * HENRY L. LOGAN, vice presi dent and director of the Holoplanc company of New York, will speak on “Our Visual Environment” at 8 p. m. April 13 in the biology lec ture room. The meeting is open to the public. ASEE Meeting Set for Thursday Improvement of instruction will be emphasized in the program for the spring meeting of the A&M branch of the American Society for Engineering Education Thursday at 4 p. m. The meeting will be held in room 207 of the New Engineering build ing. L.G. McGuire will speak on the subject “WKat Programs of In- Service Education Have Proven Effective in the Improvement of Instruction.” Dr. J. P. Abbott, dean of the college, will lead a discussion on the same topic. Items of business of the local organizations will be presented and preparations made for attendance of local members at the annual meeting of the southwest section of the ASEE at Austin on April 16 and 17, and also for the annual meeting of the national and inter national American Society for Engineei’ing Education at the Uni versity of Illinois in June. 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 Frid^r for the regular school year, and Tuesday and Thursday during examination and vacation periods and the summer terms. Subscription rates $9.00 per year or $ .76 per taonth. Advertising rates furnished on request. Bntered a» second-class matter at PosV Office at College Station. Texas Under the Act of Con gress of March 3, 1870. Member of The Associated Press Represented nationally by National 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. BOB BORISKIE, HARRI BAKER Co-Editors Jon Kinslow Managing Editor Chuck Neighbors. Sports Editor George Manitzas ..City Editor Barbara Rubin Womans Editor James Earle Cartoonist I _ Larry Lightfont Circulation Manager Egyptians kneaded their Tomy Syler, Russell Reed, Pete Goodwin ^ their feet and their clay with Roland Baird, and Narman Hill Circulation Staff 1 their hands. Hereodtus says that the ancient dough News Briefs Non-Regs Resign (Continued from Page 1) Treasurer candidates in the run off will be John Cozad, 189 votes; Buck Isbell, 138 votes; and Dick McCasland, 96 votes. Running for parliamentarian will be Jerry Johnson, 235 votes; Billy Steele, 156 votes; and Joe Stovall, 130 votes. In the run-off for sergeant at arms will be Tommy Durdin, 121 votes; Paul Savage, 120 votes; and Clarence Hatcher, 118 votes. Ag Seniors Take Field Trip Sunday Sixteen agricultural engineering seniors will leave Sunday, on an inspection trip of the irrigation and drainage work in the lower Rio Grande valley. They will be accompanied by R. C. Garrett of the agricultural engi neering department. Those making the trip will be C. M. and J. W. Jackson, A. L. Leon, T. L. Mixon, E. W. Schu macher, J. S. Milligan, Tom Keese, Bob Childress, John Cowsar, J. W. Trousdale, F. S. Kohlaund, J. B. Whitaker, P. M. Orr, E. T. Taniguchi, Jose Dula - Navarrete, Adib Zakiyah. LETTERS Editors, The Battalion: The picture in yesterday’s Batt of a couple dancing on a table at the AVMA Ball caused a bit of comment that could have been avoided with a more complete cut line to describe the picture. The brief cutline that appeared with the picture left the impres sion among some people that table dancing was the order of the night. Actually, only one tabic was clear ed and several couples posed as though they were dancing in order to have pictures made for their personal albums. This happened to be one of those pictures. The statement that professors danced on the table tops also was false, and undoubtedly sprang from a statement that “several profes sors enjoyed the banquet and ball along with the students,” and un doubtedly in the croping of the cutline to meet space limitations, it was assumed that the professors danced there too. It was a most enjoyable ball, but by no means a free-for-all. S. J. Smith, Jr. ’55 To the Editors: News travels fast. We have just received word of the outcome of yesterday’s elections. In view of the large number of votes polled by the non-military candidates, we are definitely convinced that there is an active interest in non-reg participation in student affairs. Wp feel that this is an appro priate time to clear up a great deal of the misunderstanding which has arisen from our pre-election cam paign. We, the non-military stu dents, are not interested in con trolling the senior class; rather, we wish only to secure representa tion in student government. In view of this, we, the under signed, are dropping out of the race for senior class officers in an effort to assure all concerned that we are not trying to force a non military slate upon the class of ’55. We sincerely believe that in stepping aside we will help erase the idea that there are two student factions at A&M. Wc hope that our action in drop ping out of the election race will express the sincerity of the aims of the non-military students at A&M. Sincerely yours, Frank Davis ’55 Hugh Dane Lanktree ’55 Yell leader candidates are nar rowed down to Glenn Langford, 370 votes; Howard Childers, 321 votes; and Sam Akard, 261 votes. Class of ’56 Only one position was decided for next year’s junior class. J. M. Bowers, running uncontested for parliamentarian, won with 471 votes. In the run-off for president will be Allen Greer, 84; Lloyd Billing sley, 83; and Tommy Short, 66. Vice president candidates in the run-off will be Glenn Buell, 89; John Liddy, 67; and Eugene Stub blefield, 67. Running for secretary will be B. A. (Scotty) Parham, 155; and Richard Tachijpana, 125. The three men in the run-off for social secretary are Clay Mc Farland, 120; Bob Lee, 108; and Wayne E. Leverkuhn, 99. Running for treasurer are Rob ert Whitley, 120; Jack Pearson, 95; and Larry Kennedy, 82. Ed Fries, 218; and Pete Scrivano, 164 are in the run-off for sergeant at arms. Running for yell leader will be David Bailey, 193; Paul Holladay, 185; and John Cunningham, 130. Class of ’57 Next year’s sophomores elected three men to serve. Bob Wake field, running unopposed, will be treasurer, receiving 246 votes. L. E. Sheppard, 152 votes, will be secretary. Charles Williams, un opposed, 278 votes, will be reporter. In the run-off for sophomore president will be John Peeler, 112; and Douglas DeCluitt, 76. Running for vice president in the run-off will be Joseph Sanders, 107; Jon Cobb, 76; and Irving Ramsover, 50. Run-off candidates for social secretary are M. E. Melson, 115; and Durd'ard Thompson, 77. Erwin Pavlik, 102; and Leon Cur tis, 100 are in the run-off for parliamentarian. Running for sergeant at arms are Howard Butter, 1(>5 votes; and Warren Chapman, 99. MSC Council In the run-off for junior-senior representative to the MSC council will be Dave Ashcroft, 464; and James R. Mathis, 399. Freshman-sophomore representa tive to the council, chosen yester day, will be' Jerry Schnepp, 253. Aggieland Don Friend and Mac Moore are automatically co-editors of the Aggieland ’55. They were not put on the ballot because they were the only filers for the positions. What’s Cooking WEDNESDAY 6 p.m.—Saddle and Sirloin club meeting, front of the MSC. To have picture made for the Aggie land. Urgent that all members be present. 7:15 p.m.—Election commission meeting, serpentine lounge, MSC. Picture for Aggieland. 7:30 p.m.—T h e Commentator staff meeting, office in Goodwin hall. Staff pictures will be taken, number 1 summer uniform, non regs wear ties. THURSDAY 5:15 p.m.—Shreveport club meet ing, MSC. Pictm-e for the Aggie land will b» made on the front steps of the MSC. Class “A” uni form. 5:30 p.m.—Panhandle A&IVJ club meeting, front of the MSC. To have club picture made. 7:15 p.m.—Rio Grande Valley club meeting, YMCA. Discuss Easter party and club picture. Abilene hometown club meeting, room 128, Academic building. Fi nal plans for Easter egg hunt and party. Houston hometown club meet ing, room 125, Academic building Call meeting, very important, dance plans have been completed. Amarillo A&M club meeting, room 125, Academic building. Fi nal plans for Easter banquet. Rusk county hometown club meeting, room 307, Goodwin hall. Plans will be completed for the party. TRIANGLES SPECIAL Businessmen’s Lunch Thursday, April 8 85c CHOICE OF ONE WITH TWO VEGETABLES — (1) Meat Loaf (2) Veal Cutlet DESSERT Bread pudding with raisins. BEVERAGE—Tea or Coffee TRIANGLE Drive-In Lounge Try Crowflite Gas at Triangle Station 7:30 p.m.—Corpus Christi club meeting, MSC. South Louisiana club meeting, room 11, C. E. building. Final plans for bar-b-q. Range and Forestry meeting, 2nd floor, Ag Eng building. Mr. Goff, guest speaker. Society Making Plans for Trip To State Court Plans are being made for a trip to the state supreme court and the court of crimi nal appeals in Austin said Richard (Rick) Black, presi dent of the pre-law society. The trip is sponsored by the so ciety and will be April 28. Two cases involving insurance claims from the Waco tornado are on the docket of the supreme court for the day of the trip, Black said. The group will also tour Townes' Hall, the new law building at the University of Texas. Black stressed the fact that those, making the trip do not have to be pre-law majors. Anyone interest ed may see him in Mitchell 48. Judge Sam C. Hoyle, sponsor of the society, and J. T. Duncan of the history department, will ac company the group. Supreme Court Justice Will Wil son is making the arrangements for the trip. ATTENTION GOLFERS The K&B Driving Range is open from 10 ’til 10 every day New Manager and Instructor V. Y. MERRELL — FREE INSTRUCTION — I fa.mil ion lAatcli NEW MODELS FOR SPRING See them for the first time! They’re fine brand new Hamiltons . ., and you will be one of the first in the nation to see them. Come in today The New Hamilton PELHAM $ 71 50 19 jewels. Natural gold-filled case. (Fed. Tax Incl.) The New Hamilton VIVIAN 00 ’ (Fed. Tax I 17 jewels. Natural or , white gold-filled case. USE OUlt CbNVENIENT PAY PLAN McCARTY Jewelers North Gate t’L ABNER NIGHT Ll'L ABNER HAS BEEN COLLECTING " EQUIP MENT- TOC'S GET Rl OP THE. 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