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Page 2 THE BATTALION College Station, Texas Friday, October 2, 1964 CADET SLOUCH by Jim Earle GUEST EDITORIALS Does Law Protect Juvenile Deliquent? The time has come, we feel, for Texas—indeed for the nation—to begin viewing the problem of juvenile delinquency in a more realistic light than we have been doing in the past. If a boy or girl has not learned right from wrong by the age of 15, when can they be expected to learn it? If the law protects the person who violates it, who then is to protect the innocent victim of the violation? It is not argued that any juvenile has reached the age of mature judgement in all things, but it is argued that legally protecting a chronic law violator is neither strength- ing the law, its enforcement, or the character of the perpetra tor himself. It is argued that the public is being made the victim, more and more, while being protected less and less. If parents feel their boy or girl is qualified to handle a car (which even the law describes as a “dangerous instru ment”) at the age of 14, then it would appear logical that such parents have little ground to stand on in opposing a low ering of the age limit at which time juveniles may be tried for the commission of capital offenses. The rapid growth of crime in this nation is reflected in the mounting percentages of thefts, rapes, murders, etc., committed by teen-agers, while the utter disregard for property by juvenile offenders is fast approaching a national scandal. The theory behind all law enforcement is based on the premise that the criminal should be punished for his crime— as a deterrent—and that the public should be protected. It is equally apparent that the age rules under which we are operating today have not solved either facet of the theory. We think it is time we took a good look at our own judgment in charting our future course in this regard. East Texas Chamber of Commerce Communications Break Aided Kennedy Assassin “ . . . A&M over Tech by 10, Baylor by 3, Texas over—who sent this program through th’ computer anyway?” DALLAS <A>) _ Both Col. Homer Garrison, head of the state police, and Gov. John Con- nally said Thursday that the as sassination of President John F. Kennedy shows the need for more exchange of information between law enforcement agen cies. Both spoke before a law en forcement conference. Col. Garrison said: ‘T firmly believe that if the information on subversives in this area had flowed down through the proper agencies to the Dallas Police Department, the terrible assassination would not have occurred.” Garrison said he did not want to criticize anyone. He praised Dallas Police Chief Jesse Curry and the Dal las Police Department, saying they were among the finest in the country. Kennedy was shot to death in Dallas last Nov. 22 Two days later, the accused assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was killed by Jack Ruby. Garrison said there is a fac tion that “seems determined to tear down the good name of the police.” “In some areas we’ve been handcuffed in our efforts to pre- Viet Cong Losing War—Gen. Taylor Bulletin Board SAIGON, South Viet Nam UP) — U. S. Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor said Thursday that South Viet Nam’s governmental crisis is a serious factor in the war, but the Communist Viet Cong has never been so far from a military victory. “Despite their desperate ef forts, despite long years of war and violence and heavy support given to them by their masters in Peking and Hanoi, today they are militarily farther from suc cess than ever and their men must know it,” Taylor told a news conference. Taylor discounted the fact that the Viet Cong, which once staged attacks with single pla toons or companies, are now using full battalions in some engagements. A Red battalion usually numbers 300 to 400 men. The ambassador said the tem po has remained about the same since he took up his duties July 7 as successor to Henry Cabot Lodge. There has been a great strengthening of government for ces, he said, and, while the Viet Cong are stronger too, their in crease cannot match the govern ment upswing. The soldier-diplomat, former chairman of the U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said, however, the counterinsurgency program developed with U. S. aid cannot be used effectively unless the projected switch from military to civilian rule develops a strong and popular government. If it does, he said, the mili tary problem may take care of itself. “The rule of the National Council seems so vital to us all,” he said. “I know of no group more important to the country today.” Taylor called outright lies ru mors among Vietnamese that U. S. Army Special Forces offi cers who trained mountain tribesmen for irregular warfare against Communist guerillas were behind the recent abortive revolt of 2,000 of the tribesmen in the Ban Me Thuot area of the central highlands. The 17-man National Council is the agency through which Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh, the premier of a caretaker military regime, proposes to return the country to civilian guidance. The process would be climaxed in a national election by the end of 1965. Editor, The Battalion: Last Friday night was my first experience sitting with the Ag gies at an Aggie game. I am sorry to say that I came home very disappointed. After giving the matter much though I feel that you should at least be aware of my two complaints. First, during the entire game my date and I were deluged with vulgarity from a row of Aggies sitting behind us. This was not the “hells” and “damns” usually heard in public places, but lang uage far worse. I would have been glad to move but other places were not available due to the crowd. My second complaint was the lack of courtesy shown the Uni versity,.,,of Houston band during the:•half-tirtie by the erttlTb group?'-: fil ^ tllis partciular section representing Texas A&M. The Cougar band obviously went to a lot of time and trouble pre paring entertainment for half time and also were courteous in dedicating the drill to A&M. I am not opposed to school spirit, however, the whooping and holler ing done by the Aggies to such an extent that it was impossible to hear or enjoy the band’s per- Bulletin Board Ferreri’s Triangle Restaurant Friday’s Featuring Our FISH SPECIAL All the fish you can eat for $1.00 at 12:00 noon and from 5:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. Book Your Banquets and Special Parties Early. Accomodations From 10 to 200 Persons THE BATTALION Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the student writers only. 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Represented nationally by National advertising Inc., New York idverti In City, "Chicago, Los An geles anil San Francisco. Mail subscriptions are *3.60 per semester; *6 per school year, *6.60 , All subscriptions subject to 2% sales tax. Advertising rate furnished Address: The Battalion. Room 4, YMCA Building; Coll< ichool year, *6.60 per full year. Advertising rate furnished on request, ing ; 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. EDITOR - RONALD L. FANN Managing Editor Glenn Dromgoole Night News Editor Clovis McCallister FRIDAY The Hillel Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the foundation building. MONDAY Electrical Engineering Wives Club will meet at 8 p.m. in the Gay Room of the YMCA. TUESDAY The I.E.E.E. Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301 of Bolton Hall. W. M. Varvel from the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. will present a program on com munications systems. American Institute of Indus trial Engineers will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 207 of the Engi neering Building. Frank I. Dahl- berg from Procter & Gamble will speak. PICTURE SCHEDULE AGGIELAND ’65 Outfit pictures for the AG GIELAND will be made accord ing to the schedule below. Uniform will be class A Win ter. Outfit C.O.’s will wear sa bers; seniors will wear boots. Ike jackets may be worn if all seniors in the outfit can obtain them. Guidons and award flags will be carried. All personnel in the outfit will wear the billed service cap issued by the college. The type of cap worn by under classmen to and from the picture taking area is left to the discre tion of the outfit C.O. Outfits should be in front of the Administration Building by 1230 hrs. on the appointed day. Arrangements should be made by first sergeants with the Mess Hall supervisors to allow the outfit to be admitted to the Mess Hall early. September October 30 — E-l, F-l 1 2 5 7 8 9 12 13 — G-l, G-2 — A-2, B-2 — C-2, D-2 — A-3, B-3 — C-3, D-3 — E-3, F-3 — G-3, H-3 — Sqd 1, Sqd 2 14 — Sqd 3, Sqd 4 15 — Sqd 5, Sqd 6 16 — Sqd 7, Sqd 8 19 — Sqd 9, Sqd 10 20 —Sqd 11, Sqd 12 21 — Sqd 13, Sqd 14 22 — Sqd 15, Sqd 16 23 — Sqd 17, Sqd 18 26 — M-Band, W-Band formance was uncalled for and certainly doesn’t speak well for Aggie manners. Thank you for letting me “air out” my gripes. I’m still an Ag gie fan. Suzanne Dishongh Houston, Texas ★ ★ ★ Editor, The Battalion: The Graduate Student Council has just received information that a special seating section will be reserved for graduate students at all football games. On Satur day night, you will be able to sit between the 40 and 50 yard line from top to bottom. Cau tion: you must be in your seats before 7:15 p.m. at which time other students will be allowed to This achievement has been one of the goals of the Graduate Stu dent Council since we were or ganized by Dean Hall one year ago. Special thanks must be awarded to the Student Senate members who recognized the in creasing importance of the rapid ly growing graduate student body. The council meets every second Wednesday at noon in the MSC. We invite you to visit with us and tell us your complaints and problems. Herb Ernst President Adjournment In Congress Anticipated WASHINGTON UP) — Cam paign-conscious congressmen fir ed up fresh pressures Thurs day for an early adjournment— an adjournment which could leave two key administration measures stranded until after the election or until next year. The House, all of whose seats must be filled in the Nov. 3 voting, underscored its burning desire to go home by refusing to grant a temporary extension of authority for government agen cies to continue spending at current rates pending passage of the remaining appropriation bills. It voted 193-158 against a pro posal to grant such a 10-day extension, similar to those which usually are routinely granted after a fiscal year starts with out new appropriations being voted. The latest such exten sion of spending authority ex pired at midnight Wednesday. The practical effect of the vote is not expected to be great. But it serves to point up the grow ing determination of many mem bers of Congress to force swift action on the two remaining ap propriation measures and then ad journ without any final decisions on health care for the elderly and on the Appalachia program. Hall Presents The Four Preps, G. Rollie White Coliseum 8 P. M., Friday, October 2. Season Activity Cards Honored For This Performance General Admission A&M Students — $2.50, Date Tickets — $1.00 Faculty & Staff — $2.50 Public School Age Students and under — $1.00 Other Patrons $2.50 vent and detect crime,” he said. Part of this, he said, comes from court rulings which seri ously hamper police investiga tive work and the constant and deliberate cries of “police bru tality.” Garrison said much of this has come as a result of the re cent riots that have swept some of the nation’s cities, and stated police have been criticized for U. S. Lacks V-President 38 Years Special to The Battalion WASHINGTON — Although the United States has never lack ed a President since George Washnigton was inaugurated, 20 per cent of the time it has lacked a Vice President. Since John Adams became the first Vice President in 1789, the office has been vacant on 16 occasions. Eight Vice Presidents succeeded to the presidency. Seven Vice Presidents died in of fice. One Vice President resign ed (John C. Calhoun of South Carolina in 1832 to enter the Senate). As Vice Presidents are chosen only in the quadrennial national elections, the office has been vacant 38 out of 175 years. Many persons are convinced that under recent Presidents the work of the Vice President has become extremely important, whereas before it was not. Sev eral methods have been suggest ed that a new Vice President be picked by the President, be pick ed by Congress, or by the Elec toral College. A compromise method that seems to have the best chance of acceptance would let the Presi dent nominate a Vice President subject to confirmation by major ity votes of the House and Senate. The Senate Judiciary Commit tee this summer approved a pro posed Constitutional amendment which among other things would set this compromise method as the one to be used in filling the Vice Presidency between national elections. The proposal prob ably will be brought up again in the next Congress. If both the House and Senate approve it by two thirds votes and three fourths of the states ratify it, it will become part of the Con stitution. PALACE Bryan 2'8$79 ARLENE DAHL eoward Andrews EU WALLACH STARTS SUNDAY 5^ A Jin ton MerpriM tew A CtXUHBU PtCTWES Mmm QUEEN DOUBLE FEATURE “HEY THERE, IT’S YOGI BEAR” & Jack Lemmons “UNDER THE YUM YUM TREE” “meeting violence with violence. “Those who screamd the loud est about police brutality are the same ones who do nothing when a police officer is killed or assaulted,” he said. The offi cial said 55 police officers were killed last year. He criticized the news media for helping to create this antag onism toward police because “stories about alleged police brutality are always better news than stories of a policemen do ing his best to enforce the law." Garrison warned the officers they could expect more rioting after the November election. Gov. Connally said he was re- luctant to cite the assassination as an example. “But the need for more liaison and cooperation between federal agencies in that case is appar- ant,” he said. Connally urged the oficers to continue to foster exchanges of information between intelli gence agenices on the state and local level. NOW SHOWING Complete Show Saturday Nile After Ball Game. Last Show SAT NITE 10:30 P. M. I SQUADRON f %now the screen EXPLODES THE MOST \ IMPORTANT MISSION COLOR by DE LUXE " ^ WAR 1 PANAVISION* ■'".^UNITED ARTISTS STARTS SUNDAY THE STORY OF A MAN SEARCHING FORA M 1 KILLER WHO MIGHT EVEN BE HIMSELF! 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Deborah Kerr In “KING SOLOMAN’S MINES” 2nd Show 9:15 p. m. Dali Newman In “FROM THE TERRACE” 3rd Show 11:10 p. m. ‘MARINES, LETS GO” PEANUTS By Charles M, Schulz /o-x PEAK A6NGS, I LIKE YbUfc ADVICE column in the paper. I feel that r cq\jld U5E SOME OF YOUR ADVICE AVfeELF. I Dom't km, however EXACTLY OJHAT IT l^raAT I imAwt to a$k You. J0ST SBVP M£ SOME ADVICE. t; J5J SSsIsssfc? —_ GR temf We can f 1 terr >F know , R amadi 15 so m so loud fOOd Wi be’d be Temper, f °r him Pares a Salads of! Mea didn't \ Was a n ^siness l! 0NDA EVI Buffe V Ev Our e< The I ft/