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BATTALION EDITORIALS
. . . Our Liberty Depends on the Freedom of the
Press, And It Cannot Be Limited Without Being
Lost . . . Thomas Jefferson
Editor,
The Battalion:
■ The incident which happened
after the basketball game Friday
night in Waco happened last year
to myself, three other Aggies,
and our dates. I am now mar
ried to the girl I had date with
that night and because of that
night I have formed a well-round
ed opinion of those Baylor “gen
tlemen”—a bunch of “high school
Harrys” and punks who don’t
know what courtesy is and how
to act like men.
If we Aggies are going to come
in last every year in the Sports-
maship Award, I’m for making it
a deserving last place. It seems
as though the more courteous we
are to people, the more willing
they are to beat us up whenever
we visit their campuses. I’m sick
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Gayle McNutt Executive News Editor
Bob Weekley Sports Editor
Bill Reed, Johnny Johnson, David Stoker, Lewis Reddell—.News Editors
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Robbie Godwin, Jay Collins, Ken Coppage,
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by Jim Earle
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Biggest and Best
Recognition of Texas A&M as a Military College—one
of seven in the nation—is a mark of excellence the Corps of
Cadets can well be proud of. Now A<£M is not only the big
gest military school but also one of the best, as far as the
Department of Defense goes.
The progress of Grade Point Army and the cooperation
it has received by all classes is largely responsible for the im
provement indicated by this highly sought rating. Each class
has, in its own way, been instrumental in the success of the
full scale program of change for the better.
But all the work has not been done.
★ ★ ★
It would be nice to say that Phi Beta Corps is now re
placed but that just isn’t the case. Even today there is evi
dence that post war foolishness, reverently called “good bull’,
is still the order of the day—it would seem there are those
who would be dismissed from school rather than re-examine
their methods of instruction and discipline.
★ ★ ★
We will continue to have some look-a-like fraternity boys
in the Corps of this Military College so long as “Old Army”
Aggies are allowed to take their so-called “privileges” of
wearing improper uniform articles such as white socks and
hats in epaulets and so long as punishment not authorized
by the Article is used to discipline underclassmen.
The double commutation for uniform issue which is the
real advantage of a Military College rating, will eventually
lower the cost of attending A&M. With more money, more
uniforms can be issued and lessvwill have to be purchased
to supplement the issue.
But since the rating is handed down on a year-by-year
basis, it could be lost as quickly as it was gained.
The men of Aggieland can be proud of their Corps’
achievements in 1958. They helped lay the groundworks for
a real organization of leadership training and character build
ing.
To keep the Military College rating and to maintain
steady growth, the Corps must continue to police itself and
stamp out the foolishness that has too long shackled its pro
gress. . .
Letters To The Editor
The Battalion welcomes letters to the editor but reserves the right to edit letters
for brevity, clearness and accuracy. Short letters stand a better chance for
publication since space is at a premium. Unsigned letters will dot be published. . .
and tired of it and feel that the
majority of the Aggies are, too.
Is another Aggie life going to be
taken as was years ago on that
same Baylor campus to wake us
up ? Something is going to have
to be done, Army, and letter
writing and apologies haven’t
solved a thing*
Gary Roessler ’59
Wee Aggies
We Aggies like to read about Wee Ag
gies. When a wee one arrives, call VI
6-4910 and ask for the Wee Aggie Edi
tor
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Wan
’58 are the proud parents of twin
Aggie Sweethearts. Leslie Cor-
inne and Lori Colleen arrived
Jan. 2, at Providence Hospital in
Waco.
“How ’bout this? Now that we’ve been named a Military
College and will be alloted more money for uniforms, we
can really look ‘sharp’.”
Press Studies Ike’s Fine’
During TV Quiz Interview
By ARTHUR EDSON
WASHINGTON OP)_President
Eisenhower gave a little zip to a
fading form of television enter
tainment. He was the star of a
live quiz show yesterday.
For he switched his news con
ference to a luncheon of the Na
tional Press Club and authorized
live radio and TV coverage.
Let’s uncrumple a few notes
jotted down on the occasion:
Ike made way to 13th floor of
the building, where luncheon was
to be held.
Tucked paper napkins under
belt and fell to. Hope President
got a better piece of meat than
I did. President ate heartily.
Talked animatedly with Cecil
Holland of the Washington Even
ing Star, who heads the enter
tainment committee. Big scoop
for Cecil. “President Eisenhower
told me personally today—.”
Club president, John V. Horn-
• er, also Of the Evening Star, took
over. Made some introductions.
Then, we’re on the air. Horner
explained how big shots, here and
abroad, are invited in, how ques
tions are asked in writing. “Many
banner headlines,” Horner said,
“are made right here at this po
dium.”
Horner then pulled a swiftie.
He pointed out that the last time
Eisenhower was on the premises
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