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, JSUSP^SU >■.. - CADET SLOUCH by Jim Earle Social Whirl BATTALION EDITORIALS . . . Journalism Which Succeeds Best —and Best Deserves Success— Fears God and Honors Man; Is Stoutly Independent, Unmoved by Pride of Opinion or Creed of Power . . . Walter Williams A Necessity The start of an election year always finds the talk of the town turning to politics. However, many citizens cease their political interest with talking. They never seem to take time to voice their opinion at the polls. With many important projects, both military and civil moving into Texas and Texas A&M in particular, the political picture becomes even more significant than before. College Station residents will get their first look at the Democratic candidates for county and state position Satur day when the first Democratic Primary gets under way at 8 a. m. Here they will receive their first, and in some cases their last, chance to get the man of their choice into office. With the complexities of modern government increasing every day, it is not only an obligation, but a necessity for the people of College Station to turn out Saturday to vote for the candidate of their choice. Deserving... f i i J I want a Mother’s Day Gift that will keep my mom’s mind off my grades.” What’s Cooking 6:30 Midland Hometown Club will meet in front of the YMCA. 7‘15 A very appropriate and deserving award was bestowed on Mrs. Fred Curry of Commanche by the Student Senate. Sam Houston Hometown Club ol The Senate exercised the power vested in it to name the H° ust011 Wl11 meet m the Cabinet courageous mom the Honor Mother of the Year of Texas Room of the YMCA. A&M. 7:30 To find a parent more worthy of the honor would be a task as Mrs. Curry displayed exceptional courage and love for her son and husband in the face of almost insurmountable hardship. With both her son and husband in a very serious condition resulting from untimely accidents, the devoted mother did all possible to see her son through school here at Texas A&M and help her husband along to recovery. And her efforts have proven successful as her son Bill is a distinguished student and is aspiring to enter the re search field in space exploration and her husband is again teaching school in Commanche. The unanimous vote of the Senate for the honor given Mrs. Curry was a very appropriate manner to honor a mother so deserving . . . Brush Country Club will meet in Room 3-C of the Memorial Student Center. Tyler-Smith County Hometown Club will meet in the Memorial Student Center. Pasadena Hometown Club will meet in Room 203 of the Academic Building. Grayson County Hometown Club will meet in the YMCA for an important business meeting. Williamson County Hometown Club will meet in Room 204 of the YMCA. Among the Faculty and Staff Agronomy Professor Active In Field of Agriculture Dr. Morris Elkins Bloodworth has served Texas A&M as associ ate professor of soil physics in the Department of Agronomy since 1956, after being active in the field of agriculture since 1941, when he graduated with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engi neering from Texas A&M. Bloodworth was born Sept. 18, 1920, in Artell, Texas, and gradu ated from Artell High School in 1937. In 1938, he entered Texas A&M and graduated four years later with a degree in Agricul tural Engineering. During World War II, Blood worth served with the United States Marine Corps as a first lieutenant, and following the war, he worked with the Soil and Water Conservation, U. S. De partment of Agriculture in Seguin and Mission, Texas, until 1948 as an agricultural engineer. From 1948-51, Bloodworth was a research agricultural engineer for Irrigation and Drainage at the Texas Agricultural Experi ment Station in Weslaco. He then returned to Texas A&M to get an M.S. in soil physics in 1953, and during this time he also worked as a graduate assist- RE-ILKT FOB 2P KKM JUMS IT (| DAVIDSON AS JUDGE 1 COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS First choice of Lawyers and Judges In a State Wide Bar Poll! THE BATTALION Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the stu- ient 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. S D. McMurry School of Veterinary Medicine. The Battali student newspaper at Texas A.&M. Rtatnn, Texas, daily except Saturday, September through May, and once a week di Hon, a , daily is published in College ne\ Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and holiday periods, during summer school. 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For advertising or delivery call VI 6-6415 BILL HICKLIN EDITOR Robbie Godwin Managing Editor Joe Callicoatte Sports Editor Bob Sloan, Alan Payne News Editors Tommy Holbein Feature Editor Ben Trial, Lewis Reddell, Nelson Antosh and A1 Vela Staff writers j Joe Jackson and Ken Coppage Photographers I ant in the Department of Agron omy and in the Texas Agricul tural Experiment Station. Bloodworth became associate soil physicist at the Texas Agri cultural Experiment Station in Weslaco in 1954, and worked there until 1956, when he returned once again to Texas A&M to take his present position as associate pro fessor of soil physics in the De partment. of Agronomy. In 1958, he received his Ph.D. in soil physics from A&M. Over 30 different articles and papers on various aspects of irri gation and drainage, spraying, and other topics of research have been published by Bloodworth since 1948. He has also been co author of various other publica tions dealing with irrigation, soil temperatures, and other research projects. At present, Bloodworth also has several research projects underway, including ‘A Study of the «Role of Soil Structure in Crop Production and Methods of Improving and Maintaining, Fa vorable Soil Physical Condition.” Bloodworth is a member of various scientific affiliations, in cluding the Soil Science Society of America, International Soil Science Society, Western Soil Science Society, American So ciety of Agronomy, American Society of Agricultural Engi neers, Sigma Xi and Texas Agri cultural Workers Assn. Residing at 801 N. Rosemary Dr. in Bryan, Bloodworth’s family includes his wife, Doris, and two children, Morris B. and Beverly. State Farm Saved Texans Money We aim to insure careful drivers only. Savings here have allowed us to pay divi dends to Texas policyholder* year after year. Call me. f STATE FARM ] U I INSV4ANCI I V J C. M. 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Many of the children, instead of 1 being mentally incapable of han- One of the strangest cases in the dlin g the P ublic sch ° o1 work > have history of American law reached Personal problems which have de- its finale Monday as the long- terred them from their education, delayed execution of Caryl Chess- The Job Upgrading school provides man took place within the walls training in the trades, and many of of San Quentin prison. President lts students are becoming very Eisenhower, the governor, and the 8’ ood their field. California State Legislature were Starlet Mimieux bombarded by phone calls, tele- If the cover picture makes hearts grams and letters from sympa- go throbbing, the full story is thizers all over the world. brought out on the inside of LIFE. The big question arising from This is Yvette Mimieux (pro- the trials and execution of Chess- nounced Me-me-oh), a budding man is that of capital punishment, young starlet who has caught the LIFE’S editors asked Herbert eye of many Hollywood producers. Wechsler, Columbia University law They are expecting her to produce professor and expert on capital some big roles in the future, if punishment to write the pros and they can get her away from her cons of the issue. It turned out seclusion long enough, an extremely interesting and Greece highly informative article in this The oldest democracy is begin- week’s LIFE. n i n g to regain its standing after Astronauts at Sea years of tyranny. Greece, in all Those men of space-to-be, the its native splendor is pictured on Mercury Astronauts, go on another the pages of LIFE this week., research expedition in this week’s Other features contained in the LIFE. This time they turn to the pages of LIFE are the series of ocean, where they hope to land student riots for fair government when they sail down from outer all over the world; the new trend space, for their training in sea in banking, including ice skating survival. The crew gets first-hand and show windows and a revival experience at crawling from their of the ancient sport of chariot capsules into the water with and racing, only this time behind wtihout lifeboats for assistance. quarter horses, provides the usual Now if scientists can just devise fine reading in this week’s LIFE, a means of safely getting them into Are you missing your LIFE? the air and back. They know what to expect in the atmosphere, how to handle themselves in their weightless condition, and how to land and get out of the capsule. They are still willing and un daunted, so who knows? ‘Lever Brothers’ The Lever Brothers of West Virginia don’t make soap and toiletries. They make votes on the voting machines. LIFE tells about the adventures of some of these men who help the illiterate and uninterested people of the state to vote. Some say they can be bought, but one veteran Lever Brother says: LIFE 7:00 Aggie Band Wives Club will meet at the Triangle Restaurant tonight for a PHT dinner. Wee Aggies We Aggies like to read about Woe Ag <les. When a wee one arrives, call VI R-4910 and ask for the Wee Aggie Ed) A future Aggie date was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Emory Wright, April 22. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz., Mary Suzanne Wright was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Wrights live in 9-C Project House. V; HAVE CASH WILL BUY ALL BOOKS Of Current Edition <Slia^er 5 (SooL •Store North Gate College Station Open Until 5:30 Every Day MAYS, !960 . CIRCULATION MORE THAN B.700.000 WEEKLY FAITHFUL DEMOCRATS !n Brazos County . . . and throughout the 6th District are Supporting 0UN E. TEAGUE Because ... THEY KNOW that Olin E. Teague is a man of deep convictions . . above and beyond political expediency and the demands of minority pressure groups. THEY KNOW THAT Olin Teague is constantly working for the Sixth Congressional District . . . ©ur people as individuals and for the welfare of the district as a whole. THEY KNOW that a bigger and better dam on the Navasota River will be assured by Teague's re-election to Congress. THEY KNOW that Teague's seniority of service in Congress has given him the tremendous influence that gets the jqb done . . . and r di kly. THEY KNOW that no one hss evsr had to appologize for Tiger Teague's actions during his 14 years in Congress. Thousands of people within the district know ot personal experience that Tiger Teague is easy to reach in time of need. He has helped them with problems related to veteran's affairs, old age, social security, etc. And, they respect the judgment of "Mr. Democrat", himself, Sam Rayburn. THE SPEAKER'S ROOMS HOUSE_.OF..REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. April 5, 1960 Dear Mr. Keller: I have your letter stating that Congressman Olin E. "Tiger" Teague is being attacked in the district as not being a loyal Democrat. I have no desire to mix up in local politics in any district, but since you have asked me I must give you a frank answer. In my opinion, any assertion made anywhere that Congressman Teague is not a loyal Democrat is far from a statement of facts. I have him to be not only loyal to the Democratic Party and its orogram, but loyal to his his district, his state, and his country. I remember, when I was in charge of the campaign for the Democratic Party in Texas for 1^52, I found Tiger Teague loyal to the Party at that time, and he made speeches for the Democratic Ticket and also made a slate v/ide television broadcast for the ticket. I want to say further that he ranks high in the estimation of all the Democratic Members of the House of Representatives who honor him for his ability, his honesty, and his desire to be a real public servant. Trusting this answers your question and with best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, (signed) SAM RAYBURN Mr. Kenneth F. Keller Box 4334 College Station, Texas Vote For OLIN L TEAGUE (Paid PoliticaJ AdwJ