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The Battalion College station (Brazos County), Texas PAGE 2 Tuesday, February 24, 1959 Not i Should It Be Changed* But ‘Who Will Change It?’ Five days have elapsed since Corps commanders were asked to eliminate “tension” in the messhalls and create con ditions so members of all classes could eat in peace. To date, precious little has been done to remedy this sore spot in the Corps program. Can it be that the Class of ’59 — the rightful leaders of the Corps — are unable to see the trouble brewing in Duncan and Sbisa — or are they refusing to see it? Is it possible that Corps seniors are still steadfastly contending that there is no “tension” in the messhall despite the fact that it is the number one reason freshmen list when leaving the Corps? The problem DOES exist whether we acknowledge it or not. And something must be done to change present con ditions. Messhall procedure as it now stands is substandard to the overall Corps program—it is not on the level with other Corps activities based on reason rather than “tradition.” it is inevitable that foolishness in the messhall—front two inches, constant harrassment, square meals—will lose out to more sensible conduct. The question is: Who will change it ? Obviously, the college administration through one of several chains of command can put a screeching halt to present conditions if they see fit. It would be a simple mat ter to separate freshmen from upperclassmen. However, this is not the way to solve the problem. The initiative to restore tranquility to the messhall—to create conditions whereby freshmen and seniors alike can eat in a relaxed manner—has been left with the Corps. If the Corps fails to recognize this vote of confidence for what it is—and refuses to police itself—the college will certainly square the problem away. And if the college is compelled to clean up the messhalls chances are their job will be most thorough—and much more “01’ Army” tra dition will go the way of other foolishness than if students correct their own situation. It is no longer a question of “Should the Situation in the Messhall be Changed”—rather it is “Who Will Change It?” ★ ★ ★ Ed. Note: Realizing several contentions have been pre sented to keep the messhalls as they are, The Battalion will) welcome and attempt to print as many contrasting views on the messhall situation as space will permit for the remainder of the week. Students in all classes are invited to submit their views but are asked to keep their letters to 250 words. Unsigned letters will not be printed. . .) CADET SLOUCH by Jim Earle “It’s sure nice that seniors can get out of their uniforms an’ into something decent after 7 p. m. !” Social Whirl Jewish Exit from Romania Arouses Hopes for Israeli By THOMAS P. WHITNEY AP Foreign News Analyst An outpoui ing of some . thou sands of Jews from behind the Iron Curtain into Israel in re cent months has aroused keen hopes among Isareli leaders and great fears among Arabs. The new immigrants from Eastern Europe come largely from Communist Romania. In January and the first half of February, according to official Israeli sources, 6,000 arrived in Israel. In 1958 not quite 13,000 immigrants from Eastern Eur ope resettled there. Zionist officials have been pre dicting that as many as 100,000 might come in 1959. Reportedly 20,000 Romanian Jews already posses exist vias and will be de parting soon. But the exodus from Roman ia, which has the second largest Jewish population among Com munist countries, 250,000 is not the heart of the matter. Lurk- WhaVs Cooking The following organizations and clubs will meet tonight: 7:30 Student Safety Society will meet in the Lecture Room of the Bio logical Sciences Building. A speak er from the U. S. Bui’eau of Mines, Department of Interior will speak on “Static Electricity.” A.I.Ch.E. will meet in Room 114 o f the Petroleum Engineering Building. A talk on the oppor tunities of chemical engineering in petroleum production will be given at this meeting. ing in the background is the real question, which excites both Israelis and Arabs in diametri cally opposite directions — the future of two to three million Jews of the Soviet Union. These Soviet Jews now are not permitted to emigrate. For several decades with few excep tions no emigration has been al lowed by the Soviet government. Zionist leaders claim that prob ably most Soviet Jews would go to Israel if they had the chance. It seems certain that thousands of them would like to leave the Soviet Union. ' Israeli Premier David Ben-Gu- rion has said there are reasons— which he is not free to divulge— for thinking that the factors un derlying the change in policy to ward Romanian Jews might lead to the dropping of barriers to the exist of Soviet Jewry. He predicted that from 250,000 to 300,000 Jews would come to Israel in the current immigra tion, wave. Arab reaction has been stormy. The Arab League Council meets in Cairo March 2. Bitter attacks on the Israeli immigration policy are expected. The Cairo paper, A1 Ahram, declared a few days ago that Arab governments are discussing joint action, including a possible appeal to Nikita Khrushchev, to clamp down emi- The FINEST in food . . . HOTARD’S Cafeteria gration bars against Jews throughout the Communit world. Western observers in the Mid east have reported that the East European migration to Israel is threatening to produce a strong anti-Soviet reaction among Arabs, and that many Arabs consider the Communist bloc is sending Jewish “volunteers” to fight in the Israeli army. The Soviets, disturbed by the Arab reaction, have been quick to issue vigorous denials through the Soviet press. They say there has not been nor is there now any mass emigration of Soviet Jews to Israel. Win Tup Marks In Good Grooming We Return Every Garment Spotless and Sparkling .... Fresh As When New— CAMPUS CLEANERS « Highlights and Sidelights Legislature Finds No Solution To Its Basic Problem-Money By VERN SANFORD Texas Press Association AUSTIN, Tex.—After nearly seven weeks in session, the Leg islature has not yet given any clear indication of how it will solve its basic problem—how much to spend and where to get it. State agencies still insist they need every cent they asked for— and need it bad. But those who would be “fall guys” of money raising measures proposed thus far show no genial willingness to ante up. Gov. Price Daniel is still push ing hard for his tax program. He suggested that critics would do better to stop sniping and start snooping—for a better way. State Comptroller Robert S. Calvert called the governor’s plan to gain $18,000,000 by a change in bookkeeping just “leg alizing a false statement.” Bud get Board Director Vernon Mc Gee termed it “unworkable.” Corporations continue to blast at a franchise tax raise they saw would increase their burdens as much as 500 per cent. A two- thirds vote of each House would be necessary to put this into ef fect to help with the deficit this year. Many say chances are dim. A Lubbock legislator, Rep. H. J. Blanchard, made a survey on tax and spending attitudes. About 60 per cent of those re plying opposed a sales tax. Roughly the same percentage favored more spending for teach er pay, higher education, old age assistance, state hospitals and prisons. GOTTA HAVE IT — Strong pitches for more spending are being made by spokesmen for three major state services. “I don’t see how higher edu cation can be financed without some broad-based tax,” said J. R. Sorrell, chairman of the Uni versity of Texas Board of Re gents. “You will have the back ing of this administration and this board in selling it to the peo ple of Texas.” “We are absolutely broke, we don’t have a dollar,” said Prison System Director O. B. Ellis. “Riots that will cost more than the appropriation requested may result, if conditions aren’t im proved.” “You can chop off dollars, but you can’t chop off children,” de clared a representative of the Texas Youth Council. Director Jas. A. Turman said money spent on parole supervision and re habilitation of youngsters in trouble would save on future prison costs. THREE FOR SPEAKER — Three definite candidates already are jockeying for speakership of the House in 1961. Agronomy Wives’ Club will meet tonight at 8 in the Brooks Room, YMCA. The speaker will be Richard Vrooman, associate professor of architecture. His topic will be home design. A&M Chapter of LTniversity Dames will meet tonight at 8 in the South Solarium, YMCA. The program will be a “Hat Style Show.” Visitors welcome. At the last meeting Doris Evans was elected recording secretary, Kay Bennett was elected council r*ep- resentative and Mary Sue Rat cliff was chosen Duchess to the Cotton Pageant. Aggie Wives Council members are reminded that both reserva tions for the carnival must be in by March 8. To reserve a booth, contact Ann Cobb at VI 6-6820. 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 A future fightin’ Texas Aggie was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Smith ’59. The little Aggie, Tobe Jay, weighed in at 6 lbs., 13 ozs. at Bryan Hospital. START RESERVING YOUR FORMAL WEAR NOW for the CIVILIAN BALL COTTON BALL RING DANCE A&M Men’s Shop THE BATTALION Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the stu dent writers only. The Battalion is a non-tax-supported, non profit, self-supporting educational enterprise edited and op erated by students as a community newspaper and is under the supervision of the director of Student Publications at Texas A&M College. Members of the Student Publications Board are L. A. Duewall, director of Student Publications, chairman; J. W. Amyx, School of Engineering; Harry Lee Kidd, School of Arts and Sciences; Otto R. Kunze, School of Agriculture; and Dr. E. D. McMurry, School of Veterinary Medicine. 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Kigbts of republication paper of all other matter bere- News contributions Jditorial office. Room a may be made by telephoning VI 6-6618 or VI 6-4910 or at the 4, YMCA. For advertising or delivery call VI 6-6415. JOE BUSER EDITOR Fred Meurer Managing Editor Gayle McNutt Executive News Editor Bob Weekley Sports Editor Bill Reed, Johnny Johnson, David Stoker, Lewis Reddell....News Editors Bill Hicklin...... Assistant Sports Editor Robbie Godwin, Ken Coppage, Jack Teague, Bob Edge, Jack Hartsfield Staff Writers Laney McMath, Dave Mueller Photographers Ray Hudson Circulation Manager \ Less ^han four years after graduation... He runs a team of 69 people serving 20,000 telephone customers H. D. “Doug” Jones graduated from Texas A. & M. with a B.B.A. degree in 1955. Today, Doug supervises six plant foremen and 63 craftsmen for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company at Galveston, Texas. He is re sponsible for installation and maintenance activities on some 31,000 telephones serving 20,000 customers. It is a big job and Doug finds it challenging and rewarding. Here he is during one day’s activities ... "8 A.M. Today, before the men start out on their job, I talk to the foremen and their crews about the importance of taking every opportunity to sell tele phone services and build good cus tomer relations.” "1:15 P.M. After lunch, I meet with the district department managers to go over floor plans for a central office now under construction. The office is being planned to serve a particularly fast growing area.” "9:10 A.M. One of the best ways for me to judge the results of our training programs is to ride along with the men on service calls. Here, I chat with a customer while a color telephone is in stalled in her home.” "3 P.M. At my desk I prepare produc tion reports on our installation and re pair activities. A foreman reports a complex switchboard installation being completed today. I decide to go over and talk to the customer.” "10:30 A.M. Returning to the office, I check customer trouble reports with my Chief Test Deskman. Continuous study of these reports helps us to pre vent serious problems from developing and keep our customers satisfied.” "4:10 P.M. At the Port of Galveston offices, I discuss advantages of the new P.B.X. with one of the officers of the Port. The Port requires complex tele phone services, which must be main tained around the clock.” “Well, that is how the job went today .. . tomorrow will be very different. There is just no set routine on this assignment. I have to be ready for any thing that develops. That is one of the reasons I really look forward to my work every day.” Doug Jones and many college men like him have found real opportunity to use their abilities in Bell Telephone Companies. There may he a bright and fulfilling career waiting for you, too. Talk to the Bell interviewer when he visits your campus. He’ll give you the whole story. And read the Bell Tele phone booklet on file in your Placement Office. BELL TELEPHONE COMPANIES i • -c:.*'.. .. Li..