The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 10, 1962, Image 2

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The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 10, 1962, Image 2

Newspaper Page TextPage 2 THE BATTALION College Station, Texas Tuesday, April 10, 1962 CADET SLOUCH BATTALION EDITORIALS Ws Your Job Tomorrow the Aggies go to vote. They will be choosing their friends and classmates to represent them as class of ficers and student body leaders. From the looks of the pre liminaries, this election may not be so bloodless and apathetic as some have been. For the first time in several years students seem to be taking a more than active part in campaigns. The Battalion’s invitation for letters brought and un heard of number of replies, t each writer listing reason on reason to be chosen for a certain post. Handbills and posters appeared in dorms and campus buildings on bulletin boards. In the usually unconcerned College View-Hensel area small “Vote-For-Me” signs were displayed. And the old standby, the person-to-person approach, has been given new life by the candidates’ activities. The hopeful office-seekers aren’t the only ones spending a lot of time and effort on the election. The Election Com mission’s volunteers will be giving up off periods to assist voters in operating the voting machines and keep the lines flowing smoothly. There is only one thing that can undermine the plans and hopes of candidates and election workers alike. A pitiful showing of students choosing next year’s leaders can upset the delicate balance of putting the right men in the right office. The candidates have done an outstanding job. The voters must return the favor. by Jim Earle Job The following firms will inter view graduating seniors in the Placement Office of the YMCA Building: Wednesday Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power—Electrical en- Bulletin Board Professional Societies Pre-Med—Pre-Dent Society will hear Dr. Don W. Micks, chairman of the Texas Department of Pre ventive Medicine and Public Health give an illustrated lecture on “Anthropods of Medical Im portance in Texas,” Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 113, Biological Sciences Building. “It’s the first waste can with handles in th’ right places! We should sell hundreds during th’ spring!” NEXT CASE GETS A CLOSET NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. <A>*— Supreme Court here was so crowded recently that Justice Robert E. Noonan heard motions and matri monial defaults in his chambers, Justice Emil L. Cohen heard mo tions on a civdl action and con ducted a wedding ceremony in his chambers and Justice Daniel J. O’Mara heal'd testimony in a civil case and presided over selection of a jury in the court library. Sound Off Blaschke Wants To Lead Seniors Editor, The Battalion: What happens between Septem ber 1962 and June 1963, will de termine to a large extent the future of A&M. The events, the “leak-outs,” the usurping of rights that have occurred this year sire indicative of the tense ness that prevails in our atmos phere. Proposals for changes will be voiced next year—co-edu cation, non-compulsory corps, the abolishing of student government, the raising of academic standards —these questions will be dis cussed . and probed in higher circles. While it is true that in some instances the final decisions are administrative functions, it is also true that the voice of the student body, and especially that of the senior class, should be heard. It seems illogical that any person or group should try in any way to suppress this voice in that progress can only be made through an exchange of ideas where one can speak freely with out fearing the consequences. Those of us who recognize the exigency of the situation realize that it will take a united senior class supporting their spokesman to make his voice heard. Your senior class president will be this spokesman. Those of you whom I have talked to already know my position and are aware of my qualifications; to those of you whom I have not yet contacted, I shall have talked to you by election time. Charles Blaschke, ’63 Candidate for President For ’63 Veep Editor, The Battalion: I, Jimmie Youngblood, am a candidate for vice president of the Class of ’63. I am a member of the Day Student Council and was on the constitution commit tee of that council. I am very interested in serving as senior class vice president and feel that I possess the qualifications for the office. Before becoming a candidate for this office I think a candi date should be aware of the time, amount of work, and responsibili ties which go with the office. The main job of the vice presi dent is to work with the president in planning the social activities for the class. In doing this a considerable amount of time is consumed. The person selected for this office must be willing to “get the job done.” If elected, I promise to do my best to serve you. Jimmie Youngblood, ’63 Candidate for Vice President ★ Dresser, ’64 Makes One Promise Editor, The Battalion: As a candidate for President of the Class of ’64, I promise only that I will serve to the best of SHELTERS ARE NO ANSWER- SAY 8 TOP SCIENTISTS In a recent Post series, Edward Teller claimed 9 out of 10 Americans could live through an atomic war. His plan for survival: a mammoth shelter program. But in this week’s Post, 8 well-known experts disagree sharply with Teller. They explain why they believe there is no real protection from a bomb blast. Tell how modem shelters are already becoming out moded. And give their plan for avoid ing world-wide destruction. The Saturday Evening i h x«s r r APRIL 14 ISSUE NOW ON SALE ^ / N PARDNER You’ll Always Win The Showdown When You Get Your Duds Done At CAMPUS CLEANERS my ability and for the good of the class. I believe that many hasty campaign promises often lead to little or no action and fruitless efforts. When running for such an office as president of the junior class, it is difficult to lay down a platform of promises; therefore I come to you with but one promise—to serve you well— and with one objective—to strive to carry out administrative poli cies, governmental functions, and, most impoi'tant of all, your wishes—the Class of 1964. While serving as one of your sophomore class officers, I feel I have gained a working knowledge of the procedures and duties necessary to lead our class. I believe that I am qualified, able and willing to lead our class in the coming year. Service as President of the Class of 1964 requires much time and extra effort if we want the best possible results. I cannot promise you this progress, but I will promise to represent you and promote the interests of our class as a whole in the best possible manner. Paul A. Dresser, ’64 Candidate for President ★ Seeks Write-In Editor, The Battalion: I, (Bob Gallagher) will be a write-in candidate for junior class vice president. My qualifications are: (high school) junior class vice president, student council member for three years, yearbook staff for two years, and home room chairman for two years. I will appreciate your considera tion. • * Ask officials at voting booths (See SOUND-OFF On Page 3) Now —fly Continental all the way west I -~' 1 *'•'*> LOS ANOELES Leave here at 3:57 PM. Fast connection at Houston to Continental’s Jet Power Viscount II. Then enjoy a Golden Champagne dinner en route w6st. For reservations, call your Travel Agent or Continental at VI 6-4789. CONTINENTAL AIRLINES tioar axeeRienceo jt tlirb in the wu*» ’ 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 ; A Truettner, School of Engine McMurry, School of Veterinary int Publications Board are L. A. Duewall, director of Student Allen Schrader, School of Arts and Sciences; Willard I. neering ; Otto R. Kunze, School of Agriculture; and Dr. IS. D. rinary Medicine. The Battalion, a student newspaper at Texas A.&M. is published in College Sta tion, Texas, daily except Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and holiday periods, Septem ber through May, and once a week during summer school. The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and local news of spontaneous origin published herein. Rights of republication of all other matter here in are also reserved. Second-class poetage paid at College Station, Texas. MEMBERt The Associated Pres* Texas Press Assn. Represented nationally National Advertisii Services, Inc., New York City, Chicago, Los An geles and San Francisco. Mail subscriptions are $8.60 per semes ter; $6 per school year, $6.60 per full year. All subscriptions subject to 2% sales tax. Advertising rate furnished on request. 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 sditorial office. Room 4, YMGA Building. For advertising or delivery call VI 6-6416. BOB SLOAN EDITOR Tommy Holbein Managing Editor Larry Smith Snorts Editor Alan Payne, Ronnie Bookman, Robbie D. Godwin .News Editors Ronnie Fann, Gerry Brown, T. S. Harrover Staff Writers Sylvia Ann Bookman v Society Editor Van Conner Assistant Sports Editor Johnny Herrin Chief Photographer Ben Wolfe, Bill Stripling Photographers TATTERSALL CHECKS BANGALORE MADRAS - H \SMmWEKk tEgaaniw mmmm j V* * SSF5- i ¥ ' •.-.'s h fifrtfif We suggest to gain the attention desired. Our TATTERSALL checks are much admired. v _ They’re tapered and pleated in rich Oxford Cloth, To attract the ladies as light draws the moth. wiliil m nm r ' siii iff ift ill 111 I fill •y:YS: / iS : : The gentle sex responds with ease, To the man dressed with eye to please. Try rich muted plaids and sleeves but half, With tapered body, and box pleat aft. SIZES - SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, EXTRA LARGE Hj -LitlShop Townshire PEANUTS PEANUTS /did EVER NO MATTER (0HAT DAV It 15, SOMEBODY IN THE WORLD HAS THAT DAY FOR A BIRTHDAY ‘ PEANUTS Atf ARF ARF WHY DO DOSS CHASE CARS? IT v/ ' A: Calls — gineering (B.S., M.S.). Skelly Oil Co.—Chemical and petroleum engineering B.S.). NASA Manned Spacecraft Cen ter—Aeronautical, electrical and mechanical engineering (all de gree levels), mathematics and physics (M.S., Ph.D.). Summer Jobs Procter and Gamble Co. will interview juniors and graduate students one year from their de gree and majoring in chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, me chanical and petroleum engineer ing for summer jobs Wednesday and Thursday. Read Battalion YD s To Show ’Correction ’ Fill The Brazos County i Democrats will show th “Operation Correction” t Wesley Foundation Th night. According to YD spot George Fix, the film tok conservative film “Operafe lition” and corrects mistai editing and narration. Bot: concern the student riots: Francisco during hearings: House Committee on W can Activities in 1960. The showing will beg: p.m.. Fix said. Classifieds Dqi On Campus ( •X/ (Author of “/ Was a Teen-age Dwarf’, “The Mu Loves of Dobie Gillis", etc.) vith MaxSh’jta CRAM COURSE NO. 2: BIOLOGY The grisly shadow of final exams looms over us, so today in this column instead of merry quips and homely saws, you will find hard facts—quick cram courses to help you through tk ordeal ahead. Ijist week I gave you a rapid survey of Modern Europea History. Now let us turn to Biology. Biology is divided into several phyla, or classes. First is the protozoa, or onc-celled animal. All life stems from the one- celled animal. Over a space of millions of years, life stoir evolved until today we have animals with as many as 12 cells Some larger mammals claim they have 14 to 16 cells, but you know how larger mammals lie. The second class of animals is the periphera—a shadony category that borders often on the vegetable. Take, for example, the sponge. The sponge is definitely an animal. The washcloth, on the other hand, is definitely not. Next we come to the arthropoda, or insects. Most people, of course, find insects fairly repulsive—and yet, if one will but look, there is exquisite beauty in the insect world. Who does not remember the lovely insect poems of William Cullen Bigafoos—such enchanting lyrics ns Tumbling Along uithtk Tumbling Tumblebug, Fly Gently, Sweet Aphid, and Gnats My Mother Taught Me. Mr. Sigafoos has been inactive since the invention of DDT. Our next category is the mollusca—lobsters, shrimp, ami the like. Lobsters are generally found under rocky projections on the ocean bottom. Shrimp are generally found in a circle around a small bowl containing cocktail sauce. Marlboro Cig arettes are generally found at any tobacco counter or vending machine. What have Marlboro Cigarettes got to do with biolog;'! Well, actually, not very much. It must be remembered, how ever, that the makers of Marlboro pay me for writing this column, and they are inclined to get surly if I fail to mention their product. Mind you, I enjoy singing the praises of Marlboro-and so will you once you try that flavorful tobacco, that fine filter which lets the flavor come through undiminished. It is a great pleasure to smoke Marlboros and » great pleasure to write about them, but sometimes, I must confess, I find it a bit difficult to work the commercial into the column. Some years ago, for example, I did a piece about Alexaridet the Great, and, believe you me, it took a heap of stretching to drop in a plug for Marlboro. The way I finally managed it was to have Alexander go to the Oracle at Delphi and say, “Oracle, I have conquered the world and Listed all its pleasures, but somehow I am not content. I know that somewhere there must be a joy 1 have not yet experienced.” To which the Oracle replied. “Yes, Alexander, there is such a joy, but, alas, the time is not yet. I refer to Marlboro Cigarettes which will not be invented for another 2500 years.” Whereupon Alexander fell into a sulk from which he never recovered . . . Well sir, there is no question I sold a lot of cigarettes with this ingenious commercial, but the gang down at the American Academy of Arts and Letters gave me a mighty good razzing, you may be sure. But I digress. Back to biology, and the most advanced phylum of all—the chordata, or vertebrates. There are two kinds of vertebrates—those whose backbones run horizontally and those whose backbones run vertically. Generally, there is no great difficulty in distinguishing the two varieties. A fish, [ for instance, has a horizontal backbone, and a man hasa vertical backbone. Occasionally, however, you run into a problem—like a fish who swims upright and a man who spends most of his time in the sack. How, in such a case, do you tell one from , another? Science struggled with this sticky question for cen turies, but finally Sigafoos of M.I.T. came up with a brilliantly simple answer. Offer the creature a Marlboro. If it is a fish, it will refuse. If it is Homo sapiens, it will accept. In fact, the more sapient, the quicker the acceptance. © i962M»xShaimu 4= * * The makers of Marlboro, upright vertebrates all, remind you that their fine cigarettes are available in pack or box wherever cigarettes are sold in any of the 50 states. HAVE YOU EVEI^i / NO, I CANT THOUGHT ABOUT really say THAT, CHARLIE / THAT I BRObON?^/' Mkk v- q i - - - 1 ^ i—i By Charles M. Sc^ YOU'RE G0IN6 TO HAVE TOE COHEN YOU 6ETTO COLLEGE! TO TRY TO READ THE LETTERING ON THE HUB CAPS' : ^ ” HI d-io

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