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Page 2 THE BATTALION College, Station, Texas Thursday, December 7, 1961 Pass In Review “SCONA,” said one of the 160 delegates to the four-day meet, “certainly got off with a bang.” Yes, and with a stab and a slash and a cut, too. We attended both plenary sessions the opening day and heard Liberal Sen. Humphrey, the Democrat from Minnesota, and Conservative Sen. Hruska, the Republican from Nebraska tell a capacity packed Memorial Student Center Ballroom “Why I Am A Liberal (Conservative) and Damn Glad I’m Not A Conservative (Liberal).” The senators probably didn’t sway many in the audience to their side (we went in a Conservative and came out a Conservative), but they did (1) clarify their meanings of Liberalism and/or Conservatism, (2) point out what Liberals and Conservatives are doing now to help solve the Nation’s and World’s problems, thus providing SCONA delegates with a heap of fuel for today’s round table meetings, and (3) told enough funny stories to make sure everybody left the sessions friendly. ★ ★ ★ Sen. Humphrey used to teach a course in political science at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. He told the audience this. “Politics”, he said, “is a very unstable business; you never know when you might be looking for a job. So I like to keep reminding people I can do something else— especially people like President Rudder who hire college profs.” One thing’s for sure—if Sen. Humphrey were lecturing (even on political science) you would have a hard time going to sleep in his class. ★ ★ ★ Sen. Hruska on free hospitalization for the aged: “I sincerely hope the (medical care) bill doesn’t pass in its present form. If it does, even Joseph Kennedy with all his millions left over from last year’s election, will be elegible for free hospitalization. “ . . . the present medical bill won’t work, for it is wicked, it is bad—besides not being good.” ★ ★ ★ Just a guess, but the man who makes out the menus in the dining halls must be a Conservative. The senators ate noon chow Wednesday at Duncan. “Bullneck” was that good “bohunk” sausage. Hruska, (whose name in Czechoslovakian means “pear,” is national vice president of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association.” DON’T MISS OUR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY SALE Now, Through Christmas, You Can Buy Name Brand DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY SILVER GIFTS At Discounts From 25% to 50% On Regular Standard Brand Well Known Items. Come In Soon—Buy Where You Get MORE For Your Dollars SANKEY PARK YOUR TRUSTED KEEPSAKE JEWELER 111 N. Main, Bryan 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 journalism laboratory and 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; Allen Schrader, School of Arts and Sciences; Willard I. Truettner, School of Engineering; Otto R. 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Address: The Battalion, Room 4, YMCA Building. College Station, Texas. News contributions may be made by telephoning VI 6-6618 or VI 6-4910 or at the editorial office,' Room 4, YMCA Building. For advertising or delivery call VI 6-6415. BOB SLOAN EDITOR Tommy Holbein 'Managing Editor Larry Smith Sports Editor Sylvia Ann Bookman Society Editor Ronnie Fann, Gerry Brown Staff Writers Johnny Herrin PViotcurranVior Bob Roberts Assistant Sports Editor Robert Biwnside Advertising Staff Alan Payne, Ronnie Bookman, Robbie D. Godwin News Editors CADET SLOUCH byjim Earie Bulletin Board Hometown Clubs The following hometown clubs will meet tonight in the YMCA Building: Grayson County club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Gay Room. Brush Country club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Reading Room to discuss Christmas party plans. Port Arthur club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Lounge. Milby club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Foyer. Bell County club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Cashion Room. Galveston Island club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room to make plans for the Christmas dance. These hometown clubs will meet tonight in the Academic Building: Borger club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 411. Dallas club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 306. Rio Grande Valley club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 227. Spring Branch club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 208. These hometown clubs will also meet tonight: Trans-Pecos club will meet at 8 p.m. in the Animal Industries Building to discuss the Christina! party. Wichita Falls club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Biological Sci ences building. 0 TOYS TOYS TOYS See Our Complete Line Dolls, Games and Madame Alexander Dolls. STUDENT CO-OP STORE North Gate F F These hometown clubs will meet tonight in fhe Memorial Student Center: “There’s no doubt about it . . . SCONA certainly has stimu lated interest in politics!” Amarillo club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor. Picture for the Aggieland will be taken. Guadalupe Valley club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Lounge. Plans for the Christmas dance will be made. Aggie Talent Show At Guion Hall Thursday, Dec. 14th, At 8 p. m. Admission 25c THREE CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED Sound Off Mr. David Spencer, Chairman, SCONA VII: It is with great pleasure that I send greetings to the students, faculty and guests gathered for the seventh Student Conference on National Affairs at the Agri cultural and Mechanical College of Texas. I think these conferences have great value to the students who participate. It is of even wider value that our college students express intelligent concern about the important political, domestic and international issues which face us, and that ffhey have created a forum for an informed interchange of ideas and philos ophy. II&PE English Exam Date Set English Proficiency Examina tions will be given to Health and Physical Education majors Thursday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. in Room 231 of G. Rollie White Coliseum. All applicants must register with Mrs. Robison, Room 215 of the Coliseum, before 5 p.m., Dec. 13. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY “THE LAST TIME I SAW ARCHIE” with Robert Mitchum Plus “THE SINS OF RACHEL CADE” with Angie Dickinson Holiday Special REGULAR $20.00 Permanent For ONLY $15.00 and $15.00 Permanent FOR ONLY $12.50 Mon. Thru Wed. Only LADY FAIR BEAUTY SALON Townshire Shopping Center For Appointments Phone TA 2-1711 1962 AGGIELAND Texas A&M College College Station, Texas Civilian Yearbook Portrait Schedule Civilian students will have their portrait made for the AGGIE LAND ’62 according to the fol lowing schedule. Portraits will be made at the Aggieland Studio between the hours of 8 a. m. and 5 p. m. on the days scheduled. COATS AND TIES SHOULD BE WORN. Fish, Soph, and Jr. Civilians Dec. 4- 5 5- 6 6- 7 7- 8 11-12 12-13 A-C (Surnames) D-H I-M N-Q R-S T-Z Sr. and Grad. Civilians Jan. 4-5 8- 9 9- 10 10-11 11-12 15- 16 16- 17 17- 18 18- 19 A-B C-E F-H I-K L-N O-Q R-S T-V w-z (Surnames) I said in Seattle last month, “We shall need all the calm and thoughtful citizens our great universities can produce, all the light they can shed, all the wis dom they can bring to bear.” My best wishes for a fruitful conference. John F. Kennedy JOB INTERVIEW FLIGHTS Cost No More When We Make Your Reservations PAY US AFTER YOU RETURN Bi B T EVERLEY 19RALEY I OURS & I RAVEL T Lobby Memorial Student Center Texas A&M College VI 6-7744 Sp A. D Texas three 1 pine r leni of fore th estry ( today. The of a s always siderai of the out as up to potenti Her south achievi quate. “A! with a progra It’s fa: ent I conclui Dr. profes SCONA VII PRESENTS MR. LAURIE BATTLE AND National Association of Manufacturers. MR. RALPH SHOWALTER AFL-CIO * Is# SPEAKING ON “THE BOLE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE ECONOMY” NO ADMISSION CHARGE: YOU ARE INVITED TO BE GUESTS OF STUDENT CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL AFFAIRS AND THE GREAT ISSUES COMMITTEE PEANUTS By Charles M. Schuh PEANUTS /TTOLD LUC/ VE5TERDA/ THAT I ] THOUGHT V0U AMP CHE SHOULD TRY HARDER TO 6ET ALONG.. Is - B -- MINE (5 THE SORT OF FACE THAT PEOPLE JUST NATURALLY LAUGH IN J