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Battalion EditoriaIs Page 2 THE BATTALION THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1955 A New System It looks like something is going to be done about the traffic situation at A&.M and the awkward situation that has been brought about in days of yore by students who piled up too many violations of college traffic rules. Whether students realize it or not, a col lege official does not like to have to suspend a boy for having too many tickets. Some thing like this seems petty, and the college officials know it—and probably resent it. Yet, something had to be done to keep students in line about the use of cars on the campus, and with no other system in effect— the threat of suspension was the only alter native. The proposed new traffic system should change the entire relationship between stu dents and college traffic regulations. Too often, students who know very well the rules will violate one or more of them—because they have five tickets coming to them. Under the new system, it is doubtful if any student, or college employee, will take it for granted that he has five tickets coming to him. That could get a little expensive. No doubt, many students will be very dis pleased with the new proposal. Especially so, if they are chronic violators of the rules. From now on, car owners are going to have to earn the right to drive on the campus. The school does not have to let cars here. The University of Texas found its situation so bad that the school officials banned cars owned by freshmen. A&M’s situation is pretty bad, too. The fee that is to be charged for the re turn of a driving permit automatically taken away because of a violation is definitely not, a fine. No student or employee has to pay it, for he does not have to have the right to have a car at A&M. The decision will be entirely up to the vio lator. One can earn the right to drive here, and' earn it free of charge. Or one can buy the right to drive here. It’s strictly a matter of principles, and the main principle involved is honesty. The college has rules—if you obey them you’re honest; if you break them, you’ve only yourself to blame. It’s your principles—and your pocket- book. Long, Bolton Honored The Board of Directors of the A&M College System adopted two resolutions praising former A&M staff members at the weekend meeting here. One resolution commended the work of the late George Alvin Long, who served the system for almost 40 years, first as assistant county agent, later as a member of the staff of the Agricultural Extension Service and later, as auditor and supervisor and ac countant for branch colleges. In 1947 he was made director of stu dent labor and loans, in which po- Ag Ed Department Adds Dr. Gray Dr. Jarrell D. Gray will join the Department of Agricultural Edu cation tomorrow. He replaces W. W. Mcllroy, who is on leave of absence to serve as project leader for the cooperative educational program between A&M and the Antonio Narro School of Agriculture at Saltillo, Coah., Mex ico. Dr. Gray is the first person te receive a doctor of education de gree with a major in agricultural education, Prof. E. V. Walton, head of the Agricultural Education De partment, said. Gl’ay received the degree from the University of Ar kansas. Since receiving his BSA degree from U. of A. in 1947, he has been active in vocational agriculture and FFA work. He built an enviable record as teacher of vocational ag riculture at Jacksonville High School in Arkansas before taking his master’s degree in 1950. Leading Diseases Diarrhea and influenza were the leading diseases in College Station during the we.ek ending June 25. Three cases of each were reported. There was one case of measles. sition he remained until his death June 2, 1955. r ! he resolution reads in part: “Whereas, in these 38 years he was conscientious and able and his services reflected credit upon him and upon the Texas Agricul tural and Mechanical College Sys tem, now therefore be it resolved . . . that this Board wishes to re cord its, appreciation for the many years of faithful service by the late Geoge Alvin Long.” A copy of the resolution was sent to Mrs. George Long. Another resolution adopted the same day honored President-Emer itus Frank C. Bolton, who will re tire from active service August 31 after 46 years as a member of the A&M faculty. Botlon joined the college staff Special Vet Program Held The first of a planned series of one-day courses for post-graduate veterinarians was held this week at A&M with five practicing vet erinarians in the limited enroll ment course. Purpose of the course is to keep practicing veterinarians of the state abreast of the latest meth ods of diagnosing diseases of ani mals through use of laooratory tests. Sponsored by the School of Veterinary Medicine, the program will include four one day courses during the summer and twelve others during the next school year. Participants in the first contin uation course were Dr. C. D. Brown, Amarillo; Dr. Drue S. Ward, Fort Worth; Dr. C. D. Stallworth, Austin; Dr. Thomas E. Harding, Bryan Air Force Base and Dr. Henry Fisherman, Hous ton. Dr. W. C. Banks, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Sur gery, is supervisor of the post graduate program. The Battalion The Editorial Policy of The Battalion Represents the Views of the Student Editors The Battalion, newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the City of College Station, is published by stu dents four times 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 during the summer terms, and Thursday during examination and va cation periods. The Battalion is not published on the Wednesday im mediately preceding Easter or Thanksgiving. Subscription rates are semester, $6.00 per school year, $6.50 per full year, or $1.00 per month, per month. Advertising rates furnished on request. Entered as second-class matter at Post 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., a t New York City, Chicago. Los Angeles, and San Fran cisco. 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In the resolution the Board ex pressed to Dr. Bolton “our genuine gratitude for the many great con tributions he has made to the progress of the A&M College of Texas during- his 46 years of ac tive service, our appreciation for the lasting influence for good which he has, by his personal ex ample, exerted on succeeding gen erations of young Texans who h-ave been privileged to work under his guidance at this institution, and our sincere wish for many happy and peaceful years of his well- earned retirement.” Orie copy of the resolution was sent to Dr. Bolton and another to the College Archives. Each mem ber of the board signed the reso lution. Livestock, Money Given f or Research A loan of livestock and a grant- in-aid have been made to the Tex as Agricultural Experiment Sta tion for use in research projects here and at the McGregor substa tion. Tht loan of livestock was made by Mrs. Pauline M. Turner of Wes laco. She has loaned two Char- bray heifers which will be used in research studies aimed at im proving beef cattle within pure breeds and certain of their crosses through breeding methods. This work is being done at the substa tion. The grant-in-aid was made by the Geigy Chemical Corporation, Agricultur-al Chemicals Division of New York City. The $300 grant will be used to support studies on the evaluation of diazinon and phosphorus compound 24483 for insect control. This research is being conducted under the direc tion of Dr. J. C. Gaines, head of the Entomology Department. Rely On Us for Superior Service When you put clothes in our hands, you know they’ll be returned clean, well pressed and in top form. Our reputation rests on your satisfaction. CS Community Picnic Tomorrow Houston A&M Club Has UCLA Special College Station will celebrate Independence Day tomorrow night with a real, old-fashioned commun ity picnic complete with brass band and fireworks. Local girl scouts will begin the festivities at 5:30 p.m. with a flag ceremony in front of the new high school. Afterwards evei-yone will move to the new football stadium to eat their basket suppers and visit with friends. The fireworks will begin at about eight. Robert Boone, director of the A&M Consolidated High School band, will lead the band in a pro gram of patriotic music. Anyone who would like to play with the group is invited to bring along his instrument. Georgt Reynolds, who is getting the band together, promises a per formance which “may not be pol ished, but which will be loud enough to suit everybody.” The fireworks display will in clude spinning wheels, colorful rockets, fire fountains, and set pieces. Raymond Rogers is in charge of the show, to which Bry an children and also Negro resi dents of College Station have been invited. Mrs. E. C. Klipple is in charge of the celebration, which is spon sored by the city Recreation Coun- «il. Assisting her will be Mrs. Dan Jackson, who will supervise candy sales, and Capt. and Mrs. Walter N. Heritage, who will han dle the soft drink stand. About 2,000 people attended the Short Courses Announced Here The Short Course office has an nounced two short courses for the month of july. They are an Oil Mill Operators Conference, July 6-8, and a Seedsmen’s Short Course, July 18-20. The Oil Conference is sponsored by the Chemical Engineering De partment, with Dr. J. D. Lindsey, department head, as chairman. Meetings will be held in the Me morial Student Center, and a ban quet will be held July 7 in the MSC ballroom. The other course is sponsored by the Agronomy Department. Dr. R. C. Potts, head of the depart ment, is in charge. About 40 are expected for the program, the meetings of which will be held in the MSC. affair last year, and more are ex pected this year. The evehit has been scheduled in advance of the Fourth, so that those families who are planning to spend the weekend out of town can also enjoy the festivities. VIC Initiates 18 Members In Chapter • The Vocational Industrial Club of Texas Advisors Chapter recent ly initiated 18 new members at ceremonies in Bagley Hall. The group is composed of trade and in dustrial teachers in Texas high schools who are completing course work for degrees or certifiaction at A&M. The new members are J. W. Bates, Angleton; W. A. Burdett, Big Spring; Seaburn Cravey, Bay- town; Desiderio Rios, Brownsville; C. W. Brassfield, College Station; W. W. Wilkinson, Corpus Christi; R. C. Smith, Dallas; Mrs. E. L. Bishop, Fort Worth; E. O. Culver, Houston; B. L. Ditto, Houston; Mrs. E. E. Thornhill, Houston; C. E. Winters, Monahams; R. C. Ohm, New Braunsfels; L. R. Carter, San Antonio; E. L. Foster, San An tonio; J. C. Jackson, Snylder; and O. U. Moltz, San Antonio. W. H. Mulkey, president, ap pointed D. A. McRae as chairman of the Paraphernalia Committee; F. J. Reininger, chairman, Refresh ment Committee; and W. J. Vin- yard, chairman, Entertainment. Ball team managers ’ elected were: VIC I — Moltz, with R. F. Davis of Foi-t Worth, assistant manager; VIC II — W. R. London, manager, with J. B. Reeves, as sistant manager. The Houston A&M Club has worked out a deal which may be of interest to supporters of A&M along or near the Southern Pacif ic Lines in South Texas. Keith Langford, ’39, has obtained a rate of $136 a couple round trip from Houston to Los Angeles for the UCLA football game to be played Friday night, September 16. Langford’s proposition is this: If as many as 45 persons book pas sage, the SP will provide a special chair car on the Sunset Limited, leaving Houston at 8 a.m. on Wed nesday, Sept. 14. The train will arrive in Los Angeles at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, giving Thurs day evening and all day Friday to see the city. The game is Friday night, and the next day is also available for sightseeing until train departure time at 6 p.m. The train will arrive back in Houston at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. The cost for a single is $88. Departure must be on Sept. 14, but the return trip can be made at any time, in case one wanted to stay and see the town some more. Langford said that east of Hous ton, the rate will be higher; and west of Houston, it will be lowef. Anyone desiring to go to Califor nia on this train should ai’range to get his ticket at the nearest SP office. (In College Station, at West Gate.) Motor Supervisors Have Course Here A 40-hour training course for the motor transportation super visor will be conducted here July 25-29 by the supervisor training department of the Engineering Extension Service. 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