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r "w " TTi i / f ^ i/ic Mattahon Number 37: Volume 55 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1955 Price Five Cents News of the World Ry The ASSOCIATED PRESS UNITED NATIONS—Despite her boycott of the Gen eral Assembly, France yesterday attended one U. N. meet- Uig - , the 12-nation’Trusteeship Council, and gave notice she would attend another Wednesday. In a gesture of protest, France withdrew her delegation from the General Assembly’s current 10th session when it voted Sept. 30 to debate the question of selfdetermination for French-ruled Algeria. , * * VICENZA, Italy—NATO’s newest defense link will be forged into place at ceremonies here today. Southern European Task Force will formally come into being under Brig. Gen. John H. Michaelis, World War II and Korean War veteran, with the raising of the NATO, Italian and American flags. ★ ★ ★ LONDON—A Laborite MP yesterday named a former British diplomat in Washington as the shadowy third man whose last minute warning gave Soviet spies Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean time enough to escape behind the Iron Curtain. Lt. Col. Marcus Lipton touched off an uproar in •yie House of Commons by charging that Harold Philby, then first secretary of the Washington Embassy, gave the tip-off just as a security net was closing in on the two Foreign Of fice diplomats. ‘A’ "At ★ ' WASHINGTON—The Navy conceded yesterday it lost a multimillion dollar “gamble” with F3H “Demon” jets by powering the planes with engines too weak to fly them safely. Investigators for a House Government Op erations subcommittee termed it a foul-up that cost the government 200 million dollars and the lives of four pi lots. ★ ★ ★ WASHINGTON—The AFL and CIO, preparing to merge into one big union, were reported yesterday to be embroiled in a dispute over leadership of the new organization’s politi cal department. The AFL was reported pushing for James L. McDevitt for the post. He is director of Labor’s League for Political Education, the AFL’s political branch. The CIO feels Jack Kroll, director of the CIO Political Action Com mittee, should at least be codirector. CADET SLOUCH by James Earle TTh TTC^^k ^ 5? Cadets Brazos USO Crows With Chest Money (Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of articles on the agencies benefiting from your contribution to the A&M Col lege-Station Community Chest- Red Cross Drive to be f held Oct. 31 to Nov. 12.) The Brazos County unit of the United Services Organization has come a long way since last year when they were a small group of iocal people and Bryan Air Force Base personnel anxious to see the USO restored to the place held during World War II before the Sase was de-activated. Mrs. Troy P. Wakefield, Mrs. J. Weather Today COOL Forecast is continued fair and cool. Last night’s temperature dropped to 41 degrees after a high yesterday of 79 degrees. The read ing at 10:30 a.m. today was 69 degrees. C. Culpepper, and F. W. Hensel were included in the committee that set up the organization in Bryan once more. Temporary quarters were organized and the Bryan and College Station Com munity Chests were asked for do nations. With these beginnings and full cooperation from BAFB personnel, the USO once more became quite popular. . A full time worker, Mrs. I. W. Kernodle, was hired, and perman ent quarters were set up in a house at the corner of West 26 and Sims St. in Bryan. Through a program of regular weekend meetings the USO enter tains many of the Air Force ser vice men who have, up until this time had few places to go. Vol untary junior and senior Hostesses help entertain with programs, par ties and refreshments. This year $600 of the Drive’s $12,100 goal will be turned over to the USO for furthering their program. (Tomorrow this series will con tinue with a summery of the ac tivities of the College Station Youth Activities Committee.) ~T Ui KJCi“S 1-t? '^UO CjOlM' &A.D. i KAA.DE <00 t_OMV OM i!\ exDLL-TE.KT. QOi^Z. T U'ATT I l/b TrtEVLL CilVE As COMKM-'b'olOM S' C OVJr t". I 140 o i_ ? _ /— YI 7.o~"7 voO RrO-nr 'CAO^E. ruE-v' uir-.E: or=t=icer?&> Cadet Commissioning Held in W hite Coliseum A&M Spirit Featured In Morgan’s Speech Winners Given In Aggie Rodeo Held Last Week Cowboys from universities and colleges all over the state journeyed here and then left after the winnings of the All- Aggie Rodeo were divided up this. weekend. All-around cowboy award ended in a tie between James Dickey and Wane Ward. The first place prize was a blanket, and second place prize was a Whittens Hat. Other winners in the rodeo were Dickey, steer wrestling; Sonny Presnes, bull riding; Wane Ward, bareback; Don Tuner, tie down; Freddy Snowden, ribbon roping; and Linda Deen, barrel race. Profits from the rodeo will be used by the Saddle and Sirloin Club, sponsors of the rodeo, to help send student judging teams to na tional shows all over the Midwest, said Ken Killion, president of the club. Approximately 75 contestants were entered in the three-show ro deo. Distinguished AS Students Named Correction The Battalion would like to correct one item which ran in yesterday’s paper concerning the SCONA delegates from A&M. There will be eight delegates from A&M and two from all other colleges. The story said there would be only two dele gates from A&M. Fifty-seven students have been designated as distinguished Air Force ROTU students/according to Col. Henry Dittman, PAS. “This designation means,” Col. Dittman said, “the student will be offered the opportunity to apply for a regular air force commis sion.” To receive such a designation a cadet must have demonstrated out standing qualities of leadership while participating in recognized campus activities; he must have attained an academic standing in the upper 25 per cent of his gi’ad- uating class or among the upper 10 per cent in military subjects; he must be of high moral character and possess definite aptitude for military service and be recommen ded by both civilian and military professors. The following students have been designated as distinguished military students: Arthur W. Adams, Tom W. Brumfield Jr., Donald P. Novak, Robert W. Sears, William H. Sell ers and Ray E. Stratton. Robert W. Young, Billy B. Bed ford, Dwight Brown Jr., Derry E. Burleson, Richard E. Gentry, Alan S. Greer and Ernest F. Biehunko. William P. Norie, Lawrence R. Dausin, Sam D. Lackland, Eugene M. Adney, James W. Arnold, Rich ard A. Barras, Robert C. Barlow, John C. Brannen, Glenn D. Buell Jr., John W. Jenkins, Robert H. Scott, John C. Burchard, Dayton Moses, Weldon W. Walker, Richard F. Weick, Fred B. Cox Jr. Charles R. Crews, John D. Cun ningham, Donald J. Dierschke, Da vid Y. Fawcett, Dale Fisher, Mon roe H. Fuchs, Robert A. Hansen, Dennis M. Heitkamp, Joseph C. Hlavinka Jr., Harold G. Jacobson. Harold S. Jones, Dirby M. Keath- ley, David E. Kerry, John D. Cain, Jack H. Lippman, Firmin L. Lucas, Gus S. Mijalis, Zack H. Mcllroy, Victor A. Moseley, Glen Rice, How ard L. Robinson, Stephen G. Scott, Donald D. Swoffoi’d, William D. von Gotten, Franklin D. Waddell, Joe B. Walker, Herbert W. Whit ney, Marion L. Williams. Letter Jacket Lost By Baylor Student A letter has been received by Dr. David H. Morgan, pres ident, from a Baylor student who lost a letter jacket while attending the A&M-Baylor football game here Saturday. The jacket, which was taken from a bus, is maroon with gold sleeves. It has a small gold ridge down the sleeves and a letter “M” on it with one stripe. The pockets are trimmed with gold and it is a resersable jacket. If any A&M student knows the whereabouts of he jacket, it can be returned to Morgan or to Artie Sinclair at 1511 Dretton in Waco. Two Students Suspended Last Week Bait Asks Opinions On 12th Man Bowl Dr. David H. Morgan, speaking at the commissioning of cadet officers yesterday in White Coliseum, told the 478 ca dets officers and the rest of the Corps assembled for the cer emonies some of the features of Aggie spirit. The students were told that they had the advantage over their predecessors by inheriting a Corps of Cadets re organized two years ago and designed for the “second half of the twentieth century.” Dr. Morgan said, “They have provided the framework; you have the responsibility of de veloping it into a living, dynamic organization and not a dream to put to words on paper.” The president emphasized the responsibility that is imposed upon each cadet of-^ ficer. “With your acceptance of the commission comes re sponsibility. You will not be as free as you were. You will learn one of the facts of life— the higher you go the more the responsibility and the less the free dom.” “In exchange for relinquishing this freedom,” he said, “you should derive an inner satisfaction of be ing part of a living, growing or ganism, of contributing to its growth—but knowing that, in ad dition to your being a better man for having been in the Corps, the Corps will be better because of you.” Dr. Morgan asked, “What makes this Aggie Spirit which is known around the world?” In seeking an answer, he said, “We know that it exists,” and then proceeded to touch upon some of the factors which make a “Good Aggie.” The first factor pointed out was the strong academic program at A&M. Dr. Morgan explained that while some students professed to be “Good Aggies,” they do not realize “that education is our pri mary function and that knowledge is a prime requisite for a ‘Good Aggie’.” “The best program for leadership development and character train ing that can be found in the coun try”—the Corps—was the second factor. “I have heard that ‘Ole Army has gone to the dogs,” the president said. “Old Army is gone—but not to the dogs. It has given way to ‘New Army,’ he said, “but it has left a rich heritage for New Army to equal or excel.” The students were told that “all is not perfect.” Some students OATH OF OFFICE—Pictured above are the cadet officers about to be administered the oath of office at ceremonies held in White Coliseum yesterday. Lt. Col. Taylor Wilkins, assistant commandant, read the oath. David H. Morgan, president of the college, was the main speaker for the occasion. The entire Corps of Cadets assembled in the Coliseum for the oath services. This is the second year that cadet officers have taken an oath of office. Although no date has been set for the annual 12th Man Bowl, sponsored by the Student Life Committee, the game will be play ed. Arrangements are now being made for recommendation to the SLC, by a committee headed by Glenn Buell. But, before the next meeting of tht SLC, students have a chance to express themselves on a point that has bothered the com mittee. The problem concerns what stu dents will comprise the two oppos ing teams in the classic. Before, the teams were army ROTC and air force ROTC students, with some civilian students on iboth teams. This year, however, many civilian students have expressed a desire to pit their own team against a combined Corps team. This idea brought forth the fear that such a contest would tend to split the Corps students from ci vilian students. The major worry expressed by students interested in seeing this year’s game be a big success is that splitting the student body wpuld be very bad for the school. In order to find out what students, both Corps and civilian, think about who should make up the competing teams and what effect dividing the student body, if this is recommended, into Corps and civilian for the game would have, The Battalion is asking for opin ions from students. All opinions expressed will be turned over to Buell’s committee for whatever use of them the committee desires. have not carried out their respon sibilities to the Corps, he said. “The Corps comes first. It is more important than any individual. Since ROTC is now elective, it is a privilege and not a right to be a member of the Corps. The privi lege of remaining must be earned, After mentioning other factors in the composition of a “Good Ag gie,” which included the civilian program, the student personnel program, student publications pro gram, religious influence, intramu ral program, Former Student and Mothers’ Clubs, and the Basic Di vision, Dr. Morgan closed with one last factor—tradition. “We have here at A&M traditions that are the finest that will be found in the country. Although some practices, labeled “tradition” have periodi cally developed which should be (See COMMISSIONING, Page 2) The Commandant’s Office has released several discipli nary cases handled during the past week. Of the cases tried, two sophomore students were suspend ed, one for theft and the other for unauthorized command of freshmen after taps while keeping them at a brace. The student tried for theft of money, admitted stealing from his fellow students over a period of time. He was caught after taking $10 from a student’s room Tuesday night. He was a member of Squadron 5, and was suspended for the remainder of the school year. A suspended student must leave the campus within 48 hours, or sooner, if so directed, and cannot appear on the campus while under the suspension. The other suspended sophomore, a member of A Ordnance, also was suspended for the remainder of the school year. He was required to leave the campus and Corps dorms were placed off limits to him. In other cases tried, the first sergeant of A Armor was reduced to the grade of private for author izing extra drill. All freshmen were ordered to perform extra du ty by marching. Seventeen sophomores in the Band were campused until the end of the semester and placed on pro bation for the remainder of the year for marching down the quad rangle of the East Area at 3 a.m. playing “Texas Fight.” Two other sophomores, one from A Chemical Corps and the other from Squadron 22, were placed on conduct probation for the remain der of the year and given an offi cial reprimand for “conduct unbe coming to a cadet.” The two students were involved in a fight three weeks ago at the North Gate area. Basic Students To Meet With Advisor All New Basio Division students, regardless of curriculum, will meet with their faculty advisor Nov. 1, at 4 p.m., announced Acting Dean, C. H. Ransdell. Each new student was assigned a Faculty Advisor and a meeting place was designated during New Student Week. The Basic Division office has designated advisors and meeting rooms by a postal card to those few late registrants and oth erwise irregular students. All Pre-Vet Medicine students are to meet with Dr. Jaggi in Room 110 of the new Vet. Medicine Building before dividing into small er groups. This is an important meeting and all New Basic Division students should attend. Roll will be taken. THE AGGIES’ SHAFT SPIRIT FROM THE HART—Civilian students in Hart Hall, probably noticing the spirit expressed by Milner Hall students last week, came through with a colorful sign for the Arkansas game. Job Calls Thursday CHANCE VOUGHT AIRCRAFT —January graduates in mechani cal, aeronautical, architectural, civil, electrical engineering and ad vanced engineering math. ATLANTIC REFINING CO.— Geophysical Section: (primarily interested in master’s degrees) Geol, EE, Math; Research & De velopment: ChE, Pet.E., ME, EE, Phys., Math; Engineering Group: Pet.E., ME, ChE. BOEING AIRPLANE CO. — openings in Design, Research and production of aircraft and missiles for January graduates in EE, CE, ME, Aero., Ind.Engr., Phys., Math. LINDE AIR PRODUCTS CO.— openings in Research, Production and Sales for ME, ChE, EE, Ind. Engr., CE, Chem., Phys. THE TRANE COMPANY — in terviews for ME, Ind.Engr., and EE’s interested in Technical Sales, Product Engineering & Research; Industrial Engineering or Produc tion. U. S. NAVAL LABORATORIES IN CALIFORNIA — U. S. Naval Oidnance Test Station, China Labv Calif.—EE, ChE, Aero., ME, CE, Chem., Phys., Math., Arch. U. S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, Pas adena, Calif. — interviews for ME, EE, Aero., Phys., Math.