Pag" Cli Page 2 The Battalion THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1956 St Thank YoiT from A&M TI Religious Emphasis Week at A&M will end tomorrow D.DAdth the final morning program at 9 in Guion. But, of course, all connected with and all interested m -he program hope that the emphasis of religion on the cam- )us will continue throughout the rest of tne year. A lot of work has been done to make this year’s week i success. And to all of these men and women who have aken a part in the work goes a “thanks” from everyone vho has participated in the program. And especially goes a thanks to the men who have taKen ;he lead in the dormitory, faculty and married students’ forums and discussion groups, and to. Dr. Morris Wee, the ionvocation speaker. R. E. Week number 13 is almost over. But an old lesson ;hat everyone undoubtedly has heard many times would )e suitable right here: “You shouldn’t go to church on Sunday and then act as you please the other days of the week.” And the same applies to the Religious Emphasis Week: “You shouldn’t put on your Sunday-go-to-meeting man- lers for just this one week, and then act as you please the ^ther 51 weeks of the year.” And that little rule-of-thumb could be applied to many things besides religion. Aim for truth, and then live ih Penrifoy Authors Construction Book R. L. Peurifoy, of the Civil En gineering' Department, is the au thor of a recent book on engineer ing construction. The book, “Construction Plan ning, Equipment and Methods” is being published by McGraw-Hill Book Co. This is the second book Peurifoy has written. His first was publish ed in 1953 SL.OUCU , TMit> rb T14ACT CUIOC S *b(MO I COUL.O CUT TOO & D/VTE. V4tTWfy ■bUE’^f OL.OE.f2L 'W 1_00 b \J‘ (*ff* COMICf - > *■'"HHWlW l, '“* **lll 'WWI ’' 1 n-- I » MMMI< THRU FRIDAY “THE GIRL IN THE RED VELVET SWING’ with RAY MIDLAND — Plus — “RIVER OF NO RETURN” with MARILYN MONROE By appointment purveyors of soap to the late King George VI, Yardley & Co., Ltd., London ardley After Shaving Lotion Laps off any shave, electric or lather! • soothes, refreshes the skin • helps heal razor nicks • counteracts dryness • gives brisk, masculine, non-lingering scent Starts you off with your best face forward! At your campus store, $1.10 and $1.50, plus tax Yardley products for America are created in England and finished in the U.S.A. from the original English formulae,combining imported and domestic ingredients. Yardley of London, Inc., 620 Fifth Ave., N.Y.C. Letters To The Editor Editor, Battalion: Although this letter is addressed to the editor, it is actually meant to be an open letter to Mr. James P. M. Sylei', ’57. Mr. Syler, you are undoubtedly correct in your assertion that Au- therine Lucy is a “figure head” for the NAACP. It is most likely true, as you further assert, that the NAACP is, in part, financed by the Communist Party. Also, why would the Communist Party be interested in the lot of the American Negro, if not as a means for stirring up hate and trouble in general? At this point, Mr. Syler, it might be a good idea to carry your “deep thoughts” a little deeper. Just what is the nature of the condition that has allowed the Communist Party to be presented with such a wonderful and natural opportunity to carry on its little game? Dare you to blame this opportunity on the Negro’s desire for an even break or must you lay it to your own door—in that you and many like you are unwilling to admit that the Negro deserves a break? How attached would the Negro, or any minority group) be to the Commu nist Party if there were no public segregation based on racial preju dice ? I, personally, would never pre tend to be without prejudice. An America of “Anglo-pickaniny” de cent doesn’t appeal to me in the least. But I and you and every white American must realize that the Negro has grown out of the “Darkey” stage in the United States, and deserves a chance to prove it. Until we do realize this, the Communists—or who-so-ever— can wave our dirty wash under the nose of the world. One* other thing bothers me. That “separate but equal” business. Do you, Mr. Syler, actually believe that the Negro in Texas has “equal” opportunity for-—let’s say —-education ? Do you really believe that the average • Negro public school teacher is as qualified, or has the opportunity to become as qualified, as the average teacher in a white school? Do you think the Negro schools—as a whole— are as well equipped, modern, or adequate in any way, as are those of the whites ? And then, what would a young Negro man do if he happened to be interested in wild life management (for instance) and wanted to enter a school that made available such a course of study? Could he enter A&M or any other southwestern school that qualified? No, Mr. Syler, he could only foyge.^ the whole thing or, perhaps, be come a pawn of the NAACP. Why should he have to do either? Let’s not hide our prejudice un der the guise of “Americanism,” Mr. Syler. Be open about it. Gary Wood ’58 OPEN FOR ALL BANQUETS, DINNERS RECEPTIONS, WEDDINGS AND LUNCHEONS MAGGIE PARKER DINING HALL TA 2-5089 “The Oaks” — TA 3-4375 BRYAN CIRCLE THRU FRIDAY “LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING” William Holden — A L S O — “THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN” Clifton Webb THURS. & FRIDAY SHOWDOWN AT SUNUP! RANDOLPH SCOn What’s Cooking (Continued from Page 1) Academic Building for election of officers. The Southwest Texas A&M Club meets in the YMCA. The Red River Valley Hometown Club meets in the Senate Chamber of the MSC. The Guadalupe Valley Hometown Club meets in the Civil Engineer ing Building. Plans have been made for the Aggielamd picture. Details will be given at the meet ing. The Hidalgo-Starr County club meets in 207 of the New Engineer ing Building. High school day and plans for a party will be discussed. Flowers for the prom See Your DORM REPRESENTATIVE or come by 5 •if. *y. S f* •• //.r.-V I ft*? ' i nr ®: a Student Floral Concession Across From the Main Entrance to New Area. Run by Aggies For Aggies Th e Battalion The Editorial Policy of The Battalion Represents the Views of the Student Editors The Battalion, daily newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical Collage of Texas and'the City of College Station, is published by students in the Office of Student Publications as a non-profit educational service. The Director of Student Publications is Ross-'Strader. The governing body of all student publications of the A.&M. College of Texas is the Student Publications Board. 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