L ; :1 Battalion Editorials Page 2 THE BATTALION TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1955 Mosquito Discussed Time and Thought The Civilian Student Council’s fight for the rights of civilian students this year has been admirable, but at times they have acted hastily and made a mistake. Last night was one of those times. The meeting was orderly, and the thought was good. But members of the council stepped out of line. They made a protest against an action of the Student Life com mittee, a protest that was based on some legitimate grieviences and a few emotional reactions, and was a little childish. Because the Student Life committee re jected a request of their council, they spite fully said that if the SLC’s alternative to their request went into effect, they wouldn’t let civilian Student Life committee members be on their council. In other words, “either I pitch or I’ll take my ball and go home.” And the action was premature — the SLC’s recommendation, the one in dispute, has not yet been approved by the Academic council, and doesn’t go into effect until Sep tember of 1956 anyway. Also, the entire student life organization is liable to be completely revised this sum mer, with the arrival of the new dean of stu dent personnel services. If the Civilian Student Council is going to become the champion and guide of the civilian students that it should, it will have to consider things a little more carefully. Natural and Inevitable At first glance, it looks like someone is trying to make it difficult for students to come to A&M. First the Legislature talks about doubling the tuition, then a compulsory activity fee comes up, and now the room and board gets raised 2L cents a day. But this room and board raise is a na tural one: the cost of living has gone up, and there is a need for improved conditions. Af ter all, the students themselves first sugges ted the extra bottle of milk, and milks costs S 1 /^ cents a bottle. A&M was overdue for a raise in these fees; the room rent hasn’t been increased since 1946, and the board fee was decreased some several years ago. While costs have been spiraling, these fees have remained the same. Just as there’s no sense in worrying about the tuition increase until the Legislature gets around to it, there’s no sense in complaining about these inevitable increases in room and board. ' The College Station city council discussed the problems and meth ods of mosquito control at their regular meeting last night. Vis itors to the meeting produced sam ples of several specimens of , mos quitos caught in the College Hills area, and asked the council’s help in combating this city-wide prob lem. Mayor Ernest Langford reported that the city sanitation inspector, L. E. Winder, had cleaned out sev eral tanks and other possible breed ing places for mosquitos in the, area, and had reported several more places free of danger. “However, we are not able to find all of the old tires, tin cans, and similar water-catchers,” Lang ford said, asking the help of all citizens in eliminating- these spots. It was suggested that the Boy Scouts be contacted to find out if they would undertake a full-scale SALT WATER FISHERMEN Boat Rods Surf Rods Deep Sea Rods WhaVs Cooking TUESDAY Control by City investigation as a service project. Langford volunteered to contact scout officials. In other business, the council voted a retaining- fee to Carl Cox, consulting electrical engineer from Amarillo, who is presently work ing on a survey of the college pow er system. City Councilman M. C. Pugh in troduced an ordinance requiring all itinerate vendors who wish to do business in the city limits to obtain a license, pay a fee of $50, and obtain an office in the city. The ordinance was referred to City Attorney J. W. Barger. 7:10—Physics club, lecture room, Physics building, discuss Mother’s Day plans. 7:30—Pre-Law society, room 3D MSC, speaker: W. S. Barron, cof fee. WEDNESDAY 5:15—Permain Basin club, front of new Administration building, retake Aggieland picture, wear class A uniform. The ancient Egyptians took hom ing pigeons on sea voyages. Buy Your Glasses at the .... KENT OPTICAL CO. 506 Varisco Bldg., Bryan and Save $8 to $10 per pair $28 Value Bifocal Glasses are $18.75 $24 Value Bifocal Glasses are , $15.90 $18 Value Single Glasses are - - $11.85 The finest quality frames and lenses are used. The above prices include a thorough examination by registered specialist using the finest equipment available. YOU CAN PAY MORE BUT YOU CAN’T BUY BETTER GLASSES SOPHOMORES ... SUMMER SERGE . . . TIME IS HERE! DON’T BE SATISFIED UNLESS YOU ORDER THE BEST. We Carry The Best 100% All Wool Materials in Air Force and Army Approved Regulation — GUARANTEED TO FIT — Two Good Men A&M seems to have drawn itself a win ning hand with its pair of new deans. Dr. J. E. Adams, of course, is well known on the campus and over the nation for his 7 contribution to agriculture. To fill a position that is about 60 per cent dealing with the | people of the state and winning friends for A&M, he’s the man. And Dr. R. B. Kafnm, who will fill the newly-created and long-needed post of dean of student personnel services, has an eager ness and earnestness that is catching. He likes A&M already, and is bursting with good ideas. Congratulations to these men and the committees that picked them. Now, has anybody seen a stray dean for engineering or the Basic Division? Cadet Slouch i . . . by James Earle The Battalion The Editorial Policy of The Battalion Represents the Views of the Student Editors 1 i- I The Battalion, newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the City of College Station, is published by stu dents four time's a week during the regular school year. During the summer terms The Battalion is published once a week, and during examination and vacation periods, once a week. Days of publication . are Tuesday through Friday for the regular school year, Thursday dur ing the summer terms, and Thursday during examination and vacation periods. The Battalion is not published on the Wednesday immediately preceding Easter or Thanksgiving. Subscription rates are $3.50 per semester, $6.00 per school year, $7.00 per full year, or $1.00 per month. Advertising rates furnished on request. Kntered as second-claaa matter at Post Office at College Station, Texas nnder the Act of Con gress of March 8, 1870. Member of The Associated Press Represented nationally by National Advertising Services, Inc., at New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San 7ran- clsco. LETTERS Editors, The Battalion Gentlemen: As a friend of Texas A&M and a regular visitor for the purpose of recruiting engineers, I would like to express my concern over a mat ter of real significance. During my initial visit to your campus about three years ago, I was struck by the genuine friend ly atmosphere which prevailed and the “Howdy” which could be heard every few feet on the campus. Un fortunately, my observation during mor,e recent visits to A&M indi cate that this proud custom has di minished. It is not the purpose of this let ter to take issue with any segment of the student body. Rather, this is a plea that we not allow this tradition to die; for it has helped make Texas A&M one of the finest universities in the land. W. H. 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News contributions may be made by telephone (4-6444 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 Publication Office, Room 207 Goodwin Hall. HARRI BAKER ’. Editor Jon Kinslow Managing Editor Jerry Wizig Sports Editor Don Shepard, Ralph Cole News Editors Bill Fullerton City Editor Ronnie Greathouse Sports Writer Roger Coad, Welton Jones, John Warner, Jim Groves, Dick Rabe Reporters Mrs. Jo Ann Cocanougher Women’s Editor Miss Betsy Burchard A&M Consolidated Correspondent Maurice Olian... A&M Consolidated Sports Correspondent Robert Boone, Stanley Holcomb, Charles Ritchey, Romeo Chapa Advertising Salesmen Malh Contest Set Tonight At 7:30 The starting time for the math ematics contest tonight is 7:30 in stead of the 7 p.m. time previously announced in The Battalion. The contest will end at 9:30. Two divisions make up the com petition, with three prizes being awarded in each. 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