The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 26, 1960, Image 2

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The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 26, 1960, Image 2

Newspaper Page Text1 Page 2 THE BATTALION College Station, Texas Tuesday, April 26, 1960 CADET SLOUCH The Battalion we for brevity, cleaj publication since Letters To The Editor elcomes letters to the editor hut reserves the right to edit letters mess and accuracy. Short letters stand a better chance for space is at a premium. Unsigned letters will not be published... out them. These offices, in ex change for the invaluable serv ices provided to them by stu dents’ wives, graciously offer a salary that comes dangerously close to the minimum wage if such is recognized in Texas! The college demands such a large supply of office workers that, naturally, strong influence is re ceived by all employers in this area as to the salaries that they should offer. Consequently, when a couple decides that a wife should start to work or continue working when they come here in order that he may continue his education, she must resign her self to accept an embarrassingly- low salary either at the college or surrounding business estab lishments. True, there is a class ification system recognized as being drawn up here but it seems to have been discarded or out dated as many of the positions filled by wives carry much more responsibilities and duties than set forth in that classification data. It is also true that even in industry a woman might start . working at the salary offered here if she has no previous ex perience or sufficient educational background. However, is it fair to her to be forced to accept, for instance, stenographer (classifi cation) wages here of $190-$200 when she has sufficient education and experience to warrant her at least $100 more in any other city? Speaking from experience it is precarious enough to “exist” on these wages with no children —pity the people with family re sponsibilities. The salaries of the “Wives of Aggieland” are ridiculous but also thgre is a need for exten sive review in salaries offered to persons wanted as educators who are highly respected in their par ticular field. As. a rule, that person’s desire to enter the edu cational field requires him to take a large cut in salary to come to Texas A&M. If they did not bend to this desire, what would happen to Texas A&M’s rating as an educational institution? More than likely, the people who can remedy this situation will choose to ignore this com mon need by using the now trite expressions, “It is out of my hands” or “You will find this situation in every college town.” Is there no one who will admit being able to remedy such a situ ation or will this vicious circle of education — necessity—plenti ful labor supply — low salaries— continue to go on and on? Mrs. Julia A. Nunnallee D-8-Y College View Hospitality (Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from a letter ad dressed to W. N. Williamson, assistant director of the Texas A&M College System Extension Service. The letter came from Edward H. Roche, editor of the Extension Service Review in the Division of Information Pro grams of the United States De partment of Agriculture in Washington, D. C.) . . .1 also have a distinct im pression of the Texas A&M cam pus _ that I should mention. It has the friendliest of students and staff members. This is the first campus I have visited where every person I met, on the street or in a building, spoke a word of greeting. This typifies the South’s most favorable product— hospitality—and added greatly to my enjoyment of my Texas visit. Edward H. Roche, Editor Extension Service Review Division of Information, USD A ★ Easter Seals Editor, The Battalion: In behalf of the Brazos County for Crippled Children, I wish to thank you most sincerely for the assistance The Battalion gave to the 1960 Easter Seal campaign. Publishing our news articles not only promoted the continua tion and expansion of our work for the physically handicapped, but deepened the public’s under standing and acceptance of those among us with crippling condi tions. We are indeed grateful to you. Mrs. Clarence S. Kemp Chairman, 1960 Easter Seal Appeal Minimum Wage ... Editor, The Battalion: There is a very serious prob lem here at Texas A&M which, seemingly, everyone chooses to bear and ignore. The majority of the women on the Texas A&M campus are here for one reason and when that reason graduates, both will bid goodbye to ,C.S. without a trace of sadness. These women come to Texas A&M because of necessity as their husbands need to further their education and Texas A&M is one of the best institutions for that purpose. However, there is a place for the women here also as they are needed in the many, many offices on the cam pus that could not operate with- by Jim Earle Ag C of C Needs Help Guiding Cubs On Other Campuses By Alan Payne The A&M Student Chamber of Commerce is making a plea for help in guiding small groups of Cub Scouts from Houston around the campus Saturday. “Because of the free weekend coming up, we know that a large percentage of students will be away from the ca'npus,” says Bruce Ueckert, Chamber presi dent. “We’re asking students, both married and single, who will be on the campus next weekend, and who are willing to devote not more than three hours of time to our chamber work, to leave their name at the main desk of the YMCA not later than 5 p.m. Thursday,” he added. Those students who want to serve as guides should leave their names at the YMCA and meet at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in DeWare Fieldhouse for further instruc tions, Ueckert added. Baylor A new club has been added to the 10,069 student organizations on the Baylor campus. It is an organization of former TU stu dents and is called ‘Alcoholics All- of-us.” Their theme song is: “Sons of Texas are we, THE University, Ever we’ll always be Truly an S.O.T.” Baylor students also considered forming such a club but decided not to when they saw the conflict which would arise from the use of the name Baylor in the initials. ^ * # There was also an excerpt from a “Dear Magoo” column in the Hardin Simmons student news paper which went as follows: “Dear Magoo, “Last week my husband left me and took all my girdles with him. What should I do?” “Dear Confused: “Sue him for non support.” TU What TU’s Daily Texan claims was the world’s first Ivy League Rodeo was held in Austin Friday night mostly as a contest between the different fraternities on the Austin campus. A trophy was offered the team garnering the most points on an over-all basis as each organization was allowed to enter three men per event. One hundred and one cowboys, all amateurs, entered the events, with bareback bronc riding draw ing the largest turnout—23. Thir teen Texans even entered the bull riding contest and 21 registered for the steer mugging event. In the mug riding, as compared to steer wrestling, three men had to catch and throw a wild Mexican steer. Six coed teams tried their hands at goat sacking. In this event, a team of two girls each had to catch, tie and stuff into a burlap sack a kicking, uncooperative goat. Then they had to drag, push ox- carry the sack over the finish line. . I picked up your pants at th’ cleaners for you.” Leipper Named Consultant To U. S. Science Committee Social Whirl Job Calls Tuesday The University Dames Club will meet to elect officers in the YMCA South Solarium at 8 p.m. Hostesses are Glenda Powell and Joanie Harrington. Dr. Dale F. Leipper, head of the Department of Oceanography and Meteorology, has been ap pointed as a consultant to the Committee on Science and Astro nautics of the U. S. House of Representatives. His nomination was submitted by Cong. Olin Teague of College Station, chair- Class Agent Filings Open Members of the Class of ’60 may now begin filing at the Of fice of Student Activities for the position of Class Agent. The last day for filing is April 27, and the election will be held on May 3. nlan of the Research Sub-Com mittee on Science and Asti’onaut- ics. He will be asked to woi'k with Cong. Teague and other members of the House Committee and staff in connection with scientific or technical problems of particular interest to public policy. One problem area in which A&M is closely involved is the establishment of a National Cen ter for Atmospheric Research. The College has joined 13 other institutions offering Ph.D. pro grams in meteorology in forming the University Corp. for Atmos pheric Research. The primary purpose of this corporation is the strengthening of the university programs in the atmospheric sci ences. Establishment of the National center is a further objective, it was pointed out. LETTERS Editor, Thie Battalion: Campus motto: “If he’s wear ing civies, don’t speak.” Robert H. Fletcher Department of Mechanical Engineering The following organizations will interview graduating seniors Wednesday in the Placement Of fice on the third floor of the YMCA Building: Mobil Oil Co. will interview B.B.A. degree candidates in mar keting with active military serv ice completed for jobs as retail sales trainees in the Southwest Marketing division. Re-Elect Raymond A. Nolan Candidate for COMMISSIONER Precinct No. 1 Courteous, Efficient, Experi enced, and Honest Pd. Pol. Adv. NORTH CAROLINA STATE YS. TEXAS A&M FOR JACKIE MORELAND In this week’s Post, you’ll read about payola in college sports—and the behind-the- scenes story of the battle be tween North Cai-olina State and Texas A. & M. for bas ketball star Jackie More land! POST April 30,1960 Is sin rampant in college spoi’ts? Do star athletes get schlorships that include everything from cash pay offs to full tuition for their best girls? Be sure to read, “I Serve on the ‘Sin Com mittee,' ” by George H. Young as told to Harry T. Paxton ... in this week’s Post! Get your copy today wherever magazines are sold! A Curtis Magazine THE BATTALION Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the stU' tent 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 Student bers of the Student Publications Board are L. A. Duewall, director Publications, chairman ; Dr. A. L. Bennett, School of Arts and Sciences; K. J. Koenig, School of Engineering; Otto R. Kunze, School of Agriculture; and e.i—i . c Veter in— E. D. McMurry School of ary Medicine. The Battalion, a student newspaper at Texas A.&M. is published in College Btati'm, Texas, daily except Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and holiday periods, Beptember through May, and once a week during summer school. Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office In College Station, Texas, under the Act of Con gress of March 8, 1870. MEMBER: The Associated Press Texas Press Ass’n. Represented nationally by N a t i o n a 1 Advertising n a l Advertising Services, Inc., New York City, Chicago, Los An geles and San Francisco. ipontaneous (n are also iptions are $3.60 per semester, $6 per school year, $6.50 per full year. ,e furnished on request. Address: The Battalion Room 4, YMCA, , Texas. rditorial News contributions may be nj»de by telephoning VI 6-S618 or VI 6-4910 or at the >rial office, Room 4, YMCA. For advertising or delivery call VI 6-6415. rnTTVNTY JOHNSON EDITOR Bill Hicklin Managing Editor Joe Callicoatte Sports Editor Robbie Godwin News Editor Ben Trail, Bob Sloan, Alan Payne ...Assistant News Editors Tuesday & Wednesday THE MOST SURPRISING AFFAIR OF THE YEAR! ———— M-G-NI Presents AN ARCOLA PRODUCTION Starring in Cinemascope and METRCCOLOR Show Opens at 6 p. m. CIRCLE STARTS FRIDAY MAY 29 Walt Disney’s ‘THIRD MAN ON THE MOUNTAIN” Also Robert Ryan ‘'‘Day of the Outlaw” tom i DRIVE-IN THEATRE rs- f R££ Tuesday “THE NUN’S STORY with Audrey Hepburn also “THE BARBARIAN AND THE GEISHA” with John Wayne TODAY AND WED. ALAN JEANNE LADD CRAIN PALACE LAST DAY “Masters of the Congo Jungle” STARTS TOMORROW IteSmif! Simg Smub! Umgetm Dii! JOI/MlEE^o* the big >< A|r//£ STORY OF SIMON PETER OF GALILEE! TECHNICOLOR- • PANAVISION- ^ QUEEN LAST DAY “The Mouse that Roared” Want A Job? ® Now is the time to start plan ning for that ail - important first job—which may be a life time one or which may lead to a still better one. Or perhaps you need to work next sum mer. ® Whatever your needs, go today to the Placement Office and tell them what you're looking for. They'll help you. Also: • Because Aggies Like To Work With Aggies, they'll give you at your request a form which you may, if you wish, use to put a listing in the "Positions Desired" column of ... The Texas Aggie Monthly Circulation Over 21,500; Aggies Like To Hire Aggies DISTINCTIVE SHIRTAIL IVY WASH and WEAR Sportshirts nsn. w ® hM viivai , $099 only mkm Here’s the Ivy sportshirt you’ve been looking for . . . craft-tailored by Truval with cuffed sleeve, box pleat and shirt tails, it gives you Ivy-inspired styling at its casual best . . . tapered body for trim fit. Buy several today! ^ ^Jhe £*xcliancfe +^tore “SERVING TEXAS AGGIES” PEANUTS PEANUTS By Charles M. Schull MM%a! PEANUTS IF HE SEES A MOVIE ABOUT SKIN DlVlNfi, ME PLAYS SKIN DIVER FOR WEEKS' IF ME SEES A COWBOY MOVIE, WE NEAR NOTHING BUT SF00TIN6' ii IF HE SEES A MOl/IE ABOUT MOUNTAIN CLIMBINSJHEN HE'S climbing up All THE furniture! WHY DON T you TAKE HIM) to A movie About Albert schweitzer?

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The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 26, 1960, Image 2

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