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THE BATTALION Wednesday, January 6, 1960 PAGE 3 Most People Tax Requirements Announced for ’59 Requirements for filing Federal income tax returns for 1959 were announced here today by Clarence E.. Carlson, administrative officer of Internal Revenue at Bryan. To sum it up—most people with S600 or more of gross income for 1959 must file a return with Uncle Sam. Every citizen or resident of the U. S. A.—whether adult or minor—who had $600 or more gross income in 1959 must file; if 65 or over, $1,200 or more. How ever, if they are self-employed, they file a return if their self- employment income was $400 or more, even though their gross in come was less than $600. The Revenue representative add ed these potent points: A person with income of less than these amounts should file a ’59 return to get a refund if tax was withheld ... A married person with income less than her (his) own personal exemptions should file a joint re turn with husband or wife to get the smaller tax or larger refund for the couple ... In determining income in a community property State, such as Texas, the total combined income of husband and wife is considered one half attri buted to each. Members of Armed Forces should give name, service serial number, and permanent home address. Taxpayers are urged to file their returns for ’59 with the IRS District Director as soon after Jan. 1, as possible. Although the filing deadline is April 15, folks who wait until the last minute find it more difficult to get techni cal help the nearer the final day approaches. Also, last minute filers make more clostly errors in their returns. Checks or money orders for any tax due should be clipped, not stapled, to the return and should be made payable to the “Internal Revenue Service.” Tax payers having questions about their tax returns can save time by phoning or visiting the Internal Revenue office in Bryan. Officers To Inspect Dorms Sat An inspection of Corps dormi tories will be made this Satur day morning by cadet officers on the various staffs, Col. Frank S. Vaden, assistant commandant, said Tuesday. The inspection will be held between 7 and 8 a. m. Col Vaden said the inspection may become a regular part of Saturday morning Corps of Ca dets activities as it was last year, but added nothing has been decided yet. “We mant to see how it will work. We know cadet officers can do a capable job and also feel that as they will soon bo commissioned officers, the ex perience in inspecting will aid them,” said Col. Vaden. Cadets will be at their desks studying during the hour-long inspection except when the in spection party enters the room at which time they will come to at tention until the inspecting ca det officer leaves, said Col. Vaden. Tactical officers will also make spot inspections in the various dorms. Col. Vaden said. $231,746,000 Spent for Chemicals At least $231,746,000 was spent by Texas firms, for selected chem icals and allied products in 1958. About 138,295,000 of this amnunt represents purchases from other states. These figures were established by James R. Bradley of the Indus trial Economics Research Division of the Texas Engineering Experi ment Station (a part of the A&M College System) in a state-wide survey. His survey findings show that Texas presently provides chemicals and allied products for only 40.3 per cent of its needs and out-of-state suppliers make avail able the other 59.7 per cent re quired. The out-of-state purchases by major categories were as follows: Industrial inorganic chemicals, $70,455,000; industrial organic chemicals, $22,930,000; pharma ceutical preparations, $23,417,000; soap and glycerin, $573,000; clean ing and polishing preparations, $2,576,000; sulfonated oils and as sistants, $48,000; paints and varn ishes, $781,000; inorganic color pigments, $2,549,000; whiting and fillers, $511,000; hardwood distilla tion. products, $258,000; softwood distillation products, $2,209,000; fertilizers, $11,768,000; printing inks, $2,000; and essential oils, $218,000. The survey was conducted in the interest of industrial development to reveal an awaiting market for Texas enterprise. The complete findings of the survey are contained in Research Report No. 66 “Out-of-State Pur chases and Total Purchases of Chemicals and Allied Products by Texas Organizations, 1958” which is available from the Texas Engi neering Experiment Station. PAUSE AT FORT’S SITE: CHICAGO <A>> — Old Ft. Dear born, founded in 1803, exists no more, but thousands of motorists each year are forced to halt at the location. The site of the fort now is the south approach to the busy double decked Michigan Ave. bridge over the Chicago River. Motorists pause at the fort site every time the huge bridge opens for Great Lakes cargo ships. March of By Rupel Dr. Walker Rupel of the Brazos County Board of Health spoke to the College Station Kiwanas Club at their meeting Tuesday at noon, urging their support for the 1960 March of Dimes. The goal for the new Mai'ch of Dimes has been set at $10,000 to be split between the Brazos County Chapter and the National Founda tion. Dimes Aid at Kivv anis Urged Meet V ... mmmr WITH OUFt OOMPLUV^rs Happy Birthday The City of San Juan located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas celebrated its 50th anniversary in a very unique way. The merchants set baskets of fruit in front of their stores and combined their two major industries— citrus and tourists—by inviting their winter visitors to take home some fruit “on the house.” Here Robert L. Kirkland, of Emporium, Pa., happily accepts some “liquid sunshine” from Miss Linda Koester of San Juan; one of the Valley’s beautiful Citriann hostesses. (AP Photo) Fertilizer, Irrigation Discussion Given at Conference by Fisher One of the most vital methods of boosting cotton lint yields to the optimum per acre is to maintain a proper balance of fertilizer and irrigation water. F. L. Fisher, associate professor in the Department of Agronomy here and a speaker at the annual Texas Fertilizer and Limestone Conference Jan. 5-6 at the college, said recent irrigation experiments in the Brazos River bottoms show this recommendation to be true. He said a medium rate of fer tility, or about 80 pounds of nitro gen per acre, plus a high amount of moisture, resulted in the best lint yields consistent with economy. The yield was 862 pounds per acre, obtained by adding 6 inches of irri gation water in addition to avail able rainfall. Fisher said any fertilizing and irrigation program must be accom panied by good management, which should include strict insect control. The conference marked the first time for the Texas Plant Food Edu cational Society and Texas Agri- cultui'al Limestone Association to hold their yearly meetings togeth er. Both organizations sponsored the affair in co-operation with A&M’s Department of Agronomy and the state chemist of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Discussion emphasis wsa placed on fertilizer education and fertili zation of irrigated crops. C. A. Burleson of the Weslaco Experiment Station said there is a deficiency of minor elements showing up in Rio Grande Valley vegetable and field crops. Field corn, sweet corn, cotton, tomatoes, potatoes and squash are the crops The LITTON Study-Work Advanced Degree Program for Engineers, Scientists, Mathematicians /nphe Litton Study-Work Program towards an advanced degree assists JL the student who might not otherwise be able to finance graduate education. While gaining experience in our research and development lab oratories you are normally able to earn your master’s degree in four semesters. You may qualify if you are a candidate for a BS degree in electronics-oriented engineering, science or mathematics. For full information see your college placement office or write to Mr. Joseph Cryden, Director of Advanced Scientific Education 03 LITTON INDUSTRIES Electronic Equipments .Division, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California* which show the most response to such minor elements as zinc and manganese. Wheat and grain sorghum, grown on tight soils, showed the most significant response to addi tions of nitrogen fertilizer, accord ing to Alex Pope of the South western Great Plains Field Station near Bushland. Course of nitrogen was not important. He said that on sandy soils, op timum wheat and sorghum growth was obtained through a combina tion of nitrogen and phosphate. Segrest Goes To Meeting In Cincinnati Herman B. Segrest, professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education, was a recent program participant at the 63rd annual meeting of the College Physical Education Assn, held Dec. 27-30 at the Sheraton-Gibson in Cincinnati, Ohio. Segrest gave the report from the membership committee. The annual meeting, which was attended by nearly 400 physical ed ucators from universities and col leges in the United States and Can ada, included teacher education, in ter-collegiate athletics, intramur als, research, basic instruction and foreign relations in the field of physical education. The CPEA has furnished much of the leadership in developing curricula, sports programs, ath letics* and research in physical edu cation. Aggieland Joins (Continued from Page 1) tion to the college and their organ ization by again retaining the mili tary college rating. This has been accomplished by the maintaining of a high state of discipline, train ing and required standards by ca det officers and individual mem bers of the Corps of Cadets. It is with pride that I congratulate them on this accomplishment,” Ccfl. Joe E. Davis, commandant of the Corps, said. “There are three ways in which the people of College Station can help in this effort,” Dr. Rupel told the Kiwanians. “By their mone tary support, by spreading the news of the 1960 March of Dimes, and by encouraging those who have not yet been vaccinated to do so as soon as possible.” Proceeds from the new March of Dimes drive will go for medical care in cases of birth defects, arth ritis and polio. It was the National Foundation that provided the funds, the direc tion, the programming and epordi- nation of scientific abilities—the total sponsorship—which produced the polio vaccine. The National Foundation which directs the March of Dimes drive is the only voluntary health agen cy in America to have mastered the secret of a major disease. A&M MENS SHOP 103 MAIN — NORTH GATE AGGIE OWNED Following Dr. Rupel’s talk, a film entitled “Doing Unto Others” prepared by the National Founda tion of the March of Dimes 'Was shown. Tony Sorenson directed the sing ing which preceded the luncheon. Murray Brown was the pianist. The invocation was given by Otis “Judge” Miller. See Russia in 1960 Economy Student/Teacher summer tours, American conducted, from $495. IB Russia by Motorcoach. 17-days from Warsaw or Helsinki. Visit rural towns plus major cities. II Diamond Grand Tour. Russia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Scandinavia, Western Europe highlights. ■ Collegiate Circle. Black Sea Cruise, Russia, Poland, Czechoslo vakia, Scandinavia, Benelux, W. Europe. H Eastern Europe Adventure. First time available. Bulgaria, Roumania, Russia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, West ern Europe scenic route. ■ See your Travel Agent or write Manpixi.tcrar>£' 400 Madison Ave., New York 17, N. Y. BARBECUE- OUR SPECIALTY BARBECUE PIT CAFETERIA Ridgecrest Shopping Center 3609 Texas Ave. Aggie Owned & Operated Doyle E. Albright ’59 Cigarettes — King Size & Regular 25c Pkg. With Any Food Purchase Wednesday - Thursday - Friday Jan. 6th Thru 8th COUPON ENTITLES HOLDER Buy One Sandwich Get One FREE ~! LUCKY STRIKE presents * 'SXZxwTZrvfwcl: (see below) Dear Dr. Frood: Every night for the past two weeks I’ve dreamt that I am being pursued by a beautiful girl in a Bikini who wants one of my Luckies. Just as she catches me, I wake up. How can I prevent this? Puzzled Dear Puzzled: Go to bed a few minutes earlier. C09 Dear Dr. Frood: I am the ugliest guy on campus. My face looks like 90 miles of bad road. When I go to a party someone always steals my date. I worry about this. Can you help me? Loveless Dear Loveless: Take heart. Any girl who would go out with you isn’t worth worrying about. <-0~> to* Dear Dr. Frood: I think this ink blot looks just like rabbit ears. My friends say I’m nuts. What think? Bugs Dear Bugs: It’s your friends who are nuts. Those are clearly rabbit ears. And the long shape extending down is the rabbit’s trunk. ©4. r. co. Dear Dr. Frood: I have invited three girls to the dance this Saturday. How do I get out of this mess? Uptha Creek Dear Mr. Creek: Tell two of them to dance with each other until you cut in. t0i Dear Dr. Frood: I have been dating one girl but I am so good-looking and so popular that I have decided to spread myself around a little more. What should I do about this girl? Dashing Dear Dashing: Tell her the good news. to* to* <o* Dear Dr. Frood: My roommate always wears my clothes. What should I do? Put Upon Dear Put Upon: Cover yourself and stay indoors. ^3 Dr. Frood, Ph.T.T. Dear Dr. Frood: My mother and my brother don’t like my boy friend, but my father and my sister do. His father and two brothers don’t like me, but his mother and his other brother do. What should I do? Miss Muddle Dear Miss Muddle: Tell your father to talk to your mother and tell your sister to talk to your brother. Then tell your boy friend’s mother to talk to his father and tell his brother to talk to his brothers. If that doesn’t work, then talk to your mother and brother yourself. Maybe they know something you don’t know. COLLEGE STUDENTS SMOKE MORE LUCKIES THAN ANY OTHER REGULAR! When it comes to choosing their regular smoke, college students head right for fine tobacco. Result: Lucky Strike tops every other regular sold. Lucky’s taste beats all the rest because C yxyUr \ L.S./M.F.T.—Lucky Strike means fine tobacco, v../S-. y TOBACCO AND TASTE TOO FINE TO FILTER! Product of cS/uy idnctaectn — t/o&zeQ- is our middle name-