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18,436 READERS THE BATTALION 1 More Class Day 'til Christmas * -■ Number 207: Volume 55 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1956 Price Five Cents President Mor Resignation Effective May osition; I 1957 Man In Korea Calls For Tree In Letter Home TAMPA, Fla. — UP)—From a desolate, windswept, raw cold Korean mountainside near the 38th Parallel came this letter: “Mother, 1 wonder if you and daddy could send us a Christmas tree. You know, to us Christmas means love and home. We want a real, green tree. None of those white or pink imitations.” The parents of Spec Forest Hughes Jr., ran at once into red tape while trying to fill the or der. Too late to go by regular parcel post and air parcel post packages must be limited to two pounds. The elder Hughes hit upon the Bolution: A do-it-yourself Christ- taas tree. So Hughes scouted around, lought two little trees, each stand ing about 22 inches high. The base of each tree was whacked off and each tree cut in half. Tiny hinges were attached to the halves so they could be fitted together in one big tree or two smaller ones. The trees were carefully fitted into shipping tubes and the Weight was just one ounce below the two- pound limit. Another three tubes of Christmas decorations went along. Pre-Med, Pre-Dent To Hear Speaker Lt. Charles L. Novasad, former Pre med student of A&M, speaks on “Polar Medicine” tonight at 8:15 at the Pre-Med, Pre-Dent. Society meeting in the Biological Sciences Building. Lt. Novasad studied preparatory medicine at A&M before entering Baylor Medical College in Houston. He has recently retumed from Alaska where he was stationed with the U. S. Navy. Pictures for the Aggieland *57 will be taken at 7:30 in front of the MSC before the meeting. Civilians are requested to wear coats and ties and Corps mem bers, Class A uniforms. A CHARACTERISTIC POSE—Dr. David H. Morgan is shown talking to two, then new, students, Larry McCarty from Conroe and Richard Garrett from Hearne, on the steps of the Administration Building. This picture was taken during new student week and Dr. Morgan was answering some of the many questions that enter a freshman’s mind dur ing that uneasy period. Students Give Pres. Morgan Verbal Vote Of Confidence Gives Personal Reasons’ As Cause For Decision By JOE BUSER A&M students wondered about their college’s future Monday in the wake of a campus shocking event — President David H. Mor gan’s resignation. They looked back over thfeir pi’esident’s administration and gave a verbal vote of confidence in his policies. “Why did he resign?” was the question on most students lips. The only available answers at the time are Dr. Morgan’s “for personal reasons” and A&M Board of Directors Chairman W. T. Doh erty’s “I was aware of differences between the president and Chan cellor M. T. Harrington but I don’t believe any of the directors realiz ed the trouble was so deep.” Corps senior Jim Rowland said, “I’d like to know the real reason why he resigned, like everybody else, I guess. I think there’s a reason not yet disclosed. His res ignation will hurt the Corps. He has done more for the school than anyone I know of.” “The loss will be realized more in the future,” Rowland said. Hugh Wharton, Corps junior, said, “I was very shocked and dis appointed. The Board of Directors will have a hard time finding another man of his calibre.” Henry Ray, Corps senior said, “He has done more for our school than anyone else that I know. He is a good man. I like him.” “I think he was a good presi dent. I was surprised to hear he resigned but I guess he has good reasons. I still wonder why?” questioned Buddy Bai’ton, civilian junior. Joe Artola, Corps sophomore said, “I think he should stay. I think he was doing a lot for the college.” “I don’t see why he left,” Fred Gregory, civilian ’56 said. “He Highway Crash Kills Galveston Freshman By GARY ROLLINS Silver Taps was held last night for Bernard C. Bemardoni, who was killed at midnight Saturday when the car he was driving veer ed off the road near Navasota and smashed into a tree. Two companions were injured, one critically, and have been con fined to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan. Bernardoni, 18, freshman engi neering student from Galveston and a member of “D” Infantry was driving the car, a late-model Ply mouth. He was killed instantly. He was the son of Mi’, and Mrs. Bernard Bernardoni of Galveston. Glynn Hill, 19, sophomore agri cultural education major from Winters is in serious condition, with a skull fracture and numerous lacerations. The other rider in the car, Joseph H. Norville, 19, freshman general curriculum major from Port Arthur was less seriously "in jured and will be released from the hospital. He suffered slight lace rations about the head and scalp. Norville and Hill were also in “D” Infantry. The three boys were returaing to the campus from Navasota on State Highway 6 shortly after midnight when the accident oc curred. Both riders fell asleep and evidently Bemardoni fell asleep, too. The car, going north, veered slowly off the west side of the road and plowed into a small grove of trees. The impact of the crash completely demolished the car. Earlier Saturday evening, they had attended a company Christmas party in the nearby town of Snook. After the party had ended, BULLETIN The Battalion learned this morn ing that 35 copies of a petition expressing gratitude, sorrow and hope to President David H. Morgan were to be circulated among the student body for as many signa tures as possible. “If everything goes smoothly, we will present it tonight”, said Colonel of the Corps Jack Lunsford. the boys returned to the dormitory, and left again to go riding. It was still early and they were not required to be in their rooms early because of the party. They left the dormitory in Bernardoni’s car and drove to Navasota. It was late when they began the return trip to the campus. Norville and Hill were both asleep when the crash occurred. Early arrivals on the scene as sisted Norville and Hill in escaping from the car, but they were unable to release the body of the driver. The impact of the crash drove the motor back into the front seat. Funeral services were held this morning in the St. Mary’s Church in Galveston. Reverend George Morrell conducted the services. The body will be interred in Galveston Cemetery. Members of company “D” In fantry formed a military honor guard at the services. They also served as active and honorary pall bearers. Bernardoni’s death was the sec ond automobile fatality this year. must have some reasons.” James West, Corps sophomore, made the comment that “His res ignation is a great loss to A&M.” “It will be very difficult to find another man with his understand ing of the problems of the Corps,” West said. “The next president could do worse than follow his ex ample.” Edward Winchester, corps fresh man told of Dr. Morgan’s personal interest and help. He said, “When I came down here my folks went to Australia. My mother wrote Dr. Morgan and asked him to kinda ‘watch out for me.’ He used to come over and talk and help me a lot.” “I’m sorry to see him go,” Win chester said. “I was surprised. Everybody that knew him liked him. His job is a trying one and I’m sure he has good reasons for leaving,” said John Kelly, civilian senior. Armando Quiros, Corps junior said, “He is popular among the Latin American students and we are sorry to see him go.” James Provard, civilian junior, said, “He has done a wonderful job and is well liked on the cam pus.” “I wonder if this will make a change in the Cadet Corps?” won dered Bill Perry, Corps sopho more. “Maybe it will bring OP Army back.” Students Asked To Lock Rooms Before Leaving All sudents are requested to lock all windows and doors to their rooms by 6 p.m. Wed nesday, or before leaving for the Christmas holidays except Bizzell and Ramp C of Hart which will remain open, according to the Housing Office. First floor win dows especially should be locked for security purposes. Any student who will not be able to clear his room by 6 p.m. because of transportation or other prob lems should contact his tactical of ficer or dormitory counselor. Students who need dormitory rooms during the holidays should contact students in Bizzell or Ramp C of Hart who will not be here during the holidays concerning the use of their rooms. To secure rooms, students should bring a note to the Housing Office in the YMCA from the present oc cupant of that room stating his permission, and sign a roster so he may be located in case of an emergency. This should be done before noon, Wednesday. Any student wishing to enter a locked dormitory must check at the Housing Office for clearance. College dining halls will be clos ed after supper Wednesday and will remain closed until the even ing meal on January 2. The Memorial Student Center will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, and will remain closed until 3 p.m. on January 2. Students remaining on the cam pus during the holidays should make plans for eating off the cam pus while the college facilities are closed. A few minutes before 5 yesterday afternoon President David H. Morgan received acceptance of his resignation from Dr. M. T. Harrington, chancellor. Effective date of the resignation was set “as not later than May 1, 1957.” President Morgan said his resignation was based on “personal reasons” and declined to make public the contents of the written resignation handed in yesterday after his verbal notice Saturday. In accepting Dr. Morgan’s resignation Chancellor Har rington said, “I regret that Dr. Morgan finds it necessary to resign and want to wish him every success in any field of endeavor he may enter.” > • President Morgan said that several times during his three and one half years as presi dent he had carried appeals to the Board of Directors on the rul ings of Chancellor Harrington. He said he had received excel lent treatment from the Board on those occassions which he appealed Harrington’s decisions. “The president of A&M has cer tain responsibilities and should have the authority to carry them out,” he said. In releasing part of his resig nation statement President Mor gan had much to say in praise of the various groups he worked with. “I wish to commend the excel lent executive committee which the college now has in the develop ment of their respective fields. Every man on the committee has a definite contribution to make to this leadership team. “I have enjoyed the fine rela tionship with, and consistent sup port of the academic council. With out them, I would have left ear lier. “The present faculty constitutes an excellent nucleus for developing an outstanding one, provided that they can be held. “The former student’s associa tion and the A&M Mothers’ Clubs likewise have been of more as sistance than a president could ex pect. These are excellent organi zations, the finest in the country, and have provided . invaluable as sistance and have been a source of high inspiration and strength to me. (See MORGAN, Page 3) Achievements Of President David Morgan (Ed. Note: The following are a few of the more easily recognized accomplishments brought about during Dr. David H. Morgan’s presidency.) •Re-organization of the Corps of Cadets •Southwest Conference Champ ionship in football •Organization of Student Per sonnel Services •Student Health Services Pro gram •Strengthening of academic cui~- ricula and raising of scholastic standards •Raising level of faculty salar ies to the maximum allowed with in the limits of the- budget •Redecorating of Sbisa Hall •New biochemistry and nutri tions building •Organization of Council of Military College Presidents to pre sent the military problems of these schools to the Department of De fense •Raising of clothes allowance for cadets (goes into effect next year) •More parking lots and general pampus beautification. Heaton Awarded Med Scholarship Charles L. Heaton is the third Aggie to receive a scholarship to Baylor Medical College at Hous ton, according to A. B. Medlen of the Biology Department. Heaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Heaton of College Station, re ceives the award for 1957. Only two other Aggies have re ceived scholarships to the school in Houston. Weather Today Continued cloudiness with pos sible thundershowers during mid day and light rain through the evening, is forecast. By 8:15 this morning .65 inch precipitation had been recorded. The temperature at 10:30 a.m. was 45 degrees, and yesterday’s high and low, 72 and 44, respectively. SECOND AGGIE DIES—Above is the mangled wreckage of the car in which Bernard C. Bernardoni, freshman in “D” Infantry, died late Saturday. Bernardoni was killed in stantly and Glenn Hill, sophomore, and Joseph H. Norville, freshman, also in “D” In fantry were injured in the smash-up.