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THE BATTALION Page 2 College Station, Texas Thursday, August 26, 1965 BATTALION EDITORIALS A&M Coeducation Issue Has Vast Implications The legal issue which is now being discussed with reference to A&M’s limited coeducation policy has far- reaching implications which could have a direct effect on educational institutions throughout the nation. The question hinges upon the interpretation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and is concerned with the authority a school possesses to use sex as a qualifying standard in its admissions policy. The relevant phrase in the act is “race, color, religion or national origin.” Though not stated explicitly, sex is regarded by some observers as being im plicit in the statute. A&M Board President H. C. Heldenfels and state Attorney General Waggoner Carr have both affirmed that university officials have asked Carr to study the question of whether A&M’s current policy is in conflict with the law. If the policy was tested in the courts and declared to be in violation of the law, the university would face the prospect of losing millions of dollars in federal funds. In such an eventuality, the total effect of the decision would be difficult to completely conceive. Not only would other schools in the state such as Texas Woman’s University be affected, but also such well-known institutions as Dart mouth and Vassar. The decision could wreak disruption and upheavel in schools which are firmly and traditionally founded upon a non-coeducational base. Some American schools which are recognized as being in the first magnitude in academic quality would be virtually forced to overhaul policies which have gone unquestioned up to now. What is the possibility of such a decision being rendered in case the issue was taken to court? It is difficult to determine, but an examination of recent rulings handed down by the federal judiciary reveals a definite tendency toward loose, liberal interpretations. The head of the judicial system, the Supreme Court, has proven itself in recent years to be more activistic than at any previous time in its existence. But the basis for this activism has been broad, sweeping interpretations invoking the “spirit of the law” rather than the “letter.” The “interstate com merce clause” of the Constitution and the “due process of law clause” of the 14th amendment have been defined in such broad terms by the high tribunal that they can apply virtually to whatever five of the justices want it to apply. Members of the federal judiciary are the farthest removed officials from the people of any in the three branches of government. They are appointed officials and are appointed for life tenure. Yet they are taking an increasingly greater role in shaping the nation’s course and the possibility that a ruling by them on the coeducation issue could have a nation-wide impact should not be overlooked. Riots Point Up Need For Respecting Law Nearly 2,500 years ago Aristotle pointed out a great truth about the law. He warned that laws will not be obeyed unless men acquire the habit of obeying them. It is equally clear that anything which either encourages men to disregard law or diminishes men’s respect for it strikes at the very heart of orderly, democratic and progres sive living. This does not mean that all laws are either right or perfect. It does not mean that laws should npt change and evolve. But it does mean that the security, health and progress of men and of nations lies in a respect for law and a willingness to obey it. In the last few days two prominent Americans have addressed themselves to this very question, but from sharply different viewpoints. Commenting on the Los Angeles riots, former President Eisenhower said, “I believe the United States as a whole has been becoming atmosphered ... in a policy of lawlessness. If we like a law, we obey it; if we don’t, we are told: ‘You can disobey it’.” Also discussing the West Coast rioting, New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy is quoted in an interview as saying that it was senseless to tell Negroes living in Northern slums to obey the law, that to these Negroes the law is the enemy. The Kennedy statement is deeply disturbing. Even granting the fact that many Negroes do in fact regard the law as their enemy, will the Kennedy statement do anything to change their view? Will it not, rather, give them the impression that influential national figures look with sympathy upon their breaking of the law? As a former Attorney General who had shown himself active in securing wider Negro protection under law, Senator Kennedy is in a particularly favorable position to remind the Negro that the law is, in fact, his greatest safeguard. It is regrettable that this opportunity was missed. We agree without reservation with President Eisen hower’s statement: “I believe we must have greater respect for law. This means to me we must review our . . . moral standards.” Great efforts are now being made nationally on behalf of the Negro. Greater efforts will doubtless be made in the future. While it is true that many of these efforts are belated, it is also true that they are being made because the American people as a whole believe in the reign of justice. And justice without law is an impossibility. Only through support of law and justice can any American citizen, Negro or white, hope to live in peace and prosperity. Law is man’s highest concept of that higher, perfect order toward which human progress tends. It must be protected, honored, fostered and obeyed. The Christian Science Monitor THE BATTALION Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the student writers only. The Battalion is a non tax-supported, non-profit, self-supporting educational enterprise edited and operated by students as a university and community news paper and is under the supervision of the director of Stu dent Publications at Texas A&M University. Members of the Student Publications Board are James L. Lindsey, chairman ; Robert Knight. College of Arts and Sciences; J. G. McGuire, College of Engineering; Dr. Page Morgan, College of Agriculture; and Dr. R. S. Titus, College of Veterinary 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. 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LAM PRESSWOOD Staff Writer Photographer EDITOR Bob Palmer Ham McQueen CADET SLOUCH by Jim Earle “To them th’ end of th’ semester means dates, good times and sleepin’! To me, it means a dull campus, fewer cars to chase, and fewer elevator rides! What’ve I got to lose—I may as well go home for a while!” Teague Discusses Plan To Adopt Metric System By OLIN E. TEAGUE U- S. Representative Several years ago, proposals were first introduced in the Con gress for a change in our basic system of measuring, from the English system of weights and measures (feet, inches, miles, quarts, etc.) to the metric system (meters, liters, kilometers, etc.). The proposals were referred to the House Committeee on Science and Astronautics; and while I am not a Member of the sub- committeee under whose juris diction this would fall, I will nevertheless be called upon to consider it if the proposal reach es the full Committee. The sub-committee initiated hearings about three weeks ago, and at the present time are en gaged in a very serious study to wards making a change. The re action to the proposed legislation has generally been favorable, out side of a few industries who would be vitally affected. It is sup ported by the Department of Commerce, by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, and by many in dustrial groups and scientists. The primary opposition comes from some associations represent- products like nuts and bolts who cite overwhelming costs of con version to the metric system as their objection to undertaking even a study of the proposal. Why should we change or even consider changing our system of measurement? While Western civilization led the world in in dustrial development it did not generate one universal system of measurement. Instead, a num ber of systems emerged, resulting in a chaotic condition as world trade developed. A serious effort toward a com mon system was made in the late 1700’s by devising an inter national measurement system, a decimal system given the name metric system. The effort, how ever, was too late. Great Britain, then the leading industrial na tion, refused to change from the English system. Most other European nations, however, chose to adopt the met ric system about the mid 1800’s. Today, the United States, the United Kingdom and the major ity of the British Commonwealth ing manufacturers of threaded nations are the only users among the world nations of the unit de. rived from this old British Inn perial System. All others use ill! metric system. Uniform measurement by al major nations would be helpiil in this area. The cost considera tion of converting to a metrit system is most important aid published figures on the conver- sion range from $4 to $5 bill# to $100 billion. If the propose! study were undertaken, a bette cost determination would rest The entire question is mos! significant to me in connect™ with two areas of endeavor whid will play major roles in the futon of this country; scientific if- velopment and world trade. ! certainly have not reached aii decision in this matter, but itii one of vital import to the peopa of this country. Charles E. Thomas ’64 College Master Representative Fidelity Union Lift 846-8228 Auto Tires Blasted By Senator NEW YORK — “Neither the tire industry nor the automobile industry accepts the responsibil ity of fitting out cars with prop er tires,” charges Senator Gay lord Nelson (Dem., Wisconsin) in an article in the current issue of Pageant magazine. A highway death rate of more than 47,000 persons last year has alarmed many experts, who have begun to wonder if faulty tires are not the source of a significant proportion of traffic fatalities. Although no one can state with any certainty that tire fai lure was to blame for many of these accidents — because of the condition of the wreckage — it is clear that safe tires are a number one requirement for any automobile in today’s high speed traffic. The big question is: How safe are the tires the public is get ting? To find the truth in this issue, the Federal Trade Commission held extended public hearings early this year. The Commis sion called in the top spokesmen for the tire industry. The hearings unearthed the fol lowing revealing facts: 1. The sizes stamped on tires were never meant to indicate the true sizes. 2. The weight used in fitting tires is the weight of the car plus three passengers and no lug gage, with no regard for the fact that the car weighs considerably more when filled. 3. There is no way of telling one grade of tire from another. 4. The term “ply-rating” has no understandable meaning any more. These admissions, by leading figures in the tire industry, seem to indicate that the tires being sold to many motorists are in adequate for the job expected of them. “When asked what it is doing to correct this situation,” con- tines the article, “spokesmen for the tire industry reply ‘We have no control over what tire is put on any m'ake of car. This is the decision of the car manufac turer.’ ” So what’s the answer? Harry C. McCreary, Jr., board chairman of the McCreary Tire and Rub ber Company, says “Let’s make it unlawful for any tire manu facturer to sell a tire which isn’t strong enough to carry the load.” r 'n PARDNER You’11 Always Win The Showdown When You Get Your Duds Done At CAMPUS CLEANERS The Church..For a Fuller Life..For You CALENDAR OF CHURCH SERVICES CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 9 :30 A.M.—Sunday School 11 :00 A.M.—Sunday Service 11:00 A.M.-2 P.M.—Tues. Reading- Rm. 7 :00-8 :00 P.M.—Wed., Reading Room 8 :00 P.M.—Wed. Evening Worship FIRST BAPTIST 9 :30 AM—Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship 6:10 PM—-Training Union 7 :20 PM—Evening Worship 6:30 PM—Choir Practice & Teachers’ J nesday) Services (Wed.) r Prac meetings (Wednesday) 7:30 P.M.—Midweek ~ A&M CHURCH OF CHRIST 8:00 & 10:00 A.M. Worship 9 :00 A.M.—Bible Study 5:15 P.M.—Young People’s Class 6 :00 P.M.—Worship 7 :15 P.M.—Aggie Class 9 :30 A.M.—Tues. - Ladies Bible i 7 :15 P.M.—Wednesday - Bible Study A&M PRESBYTERIAN 7-9 A.M.—Sun. Breakfast - Stu. Ctr. 9 :45 A.M.—Church School 11:00 A.M.—Morning Worship 6 :00 P.M.—Sun. Single Stu. Fellowship 7:15 P.M.—Wed. Student Fellowship 6 :45 A.M.—Fri. Communion Service Wesley Foundation CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 9 :45 A.M.—Sunday School 10 :45 A.M.—-Morning Worship 6 :30 P.M.—Young People’s Service 7 :00 P.M.—Preaching Service ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL 906 Jersey Street, So. Side of Campus Rector: William R. 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Mo. 6 :30 P.M.—Young People’s S 7 :30 P.M.—Evening Worshir A&M METHODIST 9 :45 A.M.—Sunday School 10 :55 A.M.—Morning Worship 5 :30 P.M.—Campus & Career Class 5 :30 & 6 :00 P.M.—MYF Meetings 7 :00 P.M.—Evening Worship CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 26th East and Coulter, Bryan 8 :30 A.M.—Priesthood meeting 10 :00 A.M.—Sunday School 6 :30 P.M.—Sacrament Meeting FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Homestead & Ennis 9:45 A.M.—Sunday School 10 :50 A.M.—Morning Worship 5 :30 P.M.—Young People $ Change In l/im There’s nothing like a new perspective to change your attitude toward life. When Junior is bored, he simply stands on his head for a new slant at things. The floor flips to the ceiling, with tables and chairs hanging from it, and people walk upside-down. At least that’s the way it looks to him. It is a good idea to gain a different perspective — to step back and get a new slant on things around you. But you don’t have to stand on your head to do it. Instead identify yourself with a church. Take your family and go regularly to worship. You will find a new perspective. Genuine values will keep their importance; unimportant things will diminish. Today’s life will be happier; tomorrow’s full of hope. Nothing is upside-down, but everything claims its rightful place when you view life with the faith of a Christian. Copyright 1965 Keister Advertising Service, Inc., Strasburg, Va. Sunday Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 Monday John 3:1-17 Tuesday John 14:1-17 Wednesday Acts 10:34-43 Thursday Acts 17:22-34 Friday II Corinthians 5:1-10 Saturday James 3:13-18 J4it(ier BRYAN, TEXAS 502 West 26th St. PHONE TA 2-1572 Campus and Circle Theatres College Station College Station’s Own Banking Service University National Bant NORTH GATE Sure Sign of Flavor SANITARY Farm Dairies Central Texas Hardware Co. BRYAN • HARDWARE • CHINA WARE • CRYSTAL • GIFTS The Exchange Store “Serving Texas Aggies’ Bryan Building & Loan Association BRYAN A MELLORINE SHERBET ICE CREAM