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gwas-li—fci Che Battalion Colleg’e Station, Texas Wednesday, December 1, 1965 • Opinions • Cartoons Features Tommy DeFrank Bonfire: Tradition Or Tedium? Ope n CADET SLOUCH by Jim Earle “Some guys never get enough.’ Monkeyshines Everyone has seen the three little monkeys. They sit on their hind legs and cover their eyes, ears or mouth with their hands. Their names are “See No Evil”, “Hear No Evil” and “Speak No Evil.” They are presently unemployed. It is their own fault. They could be professional jurymen. In the recent trial concerning the registration of the Communist party in the United States, qualifications for the jury were agreed upon that matched the attributes of the monkeys. Time Magazine listed a juror’s qualifications as foll ows: . . . swear that they 1) did not regard the Communist Party as “subversive” or a threat to themselves or their families; 2) felt no hostility toward the party; 3) had “not read, seen or heard anything derogatory about the party,” and 4) would not doubt the truthfulness of any officer or the party itself. . “The jurors also swore that neither they nor their fam ilies had ever worked for the U. S. Government or belonged to the John Birch Society, Ku Klux Klan, American Legion, American Nazi Party, Young Americans for Freedom, Americans for Constitutional Action, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Daughters of the American Revolution, Conservative Society of America, Liberty Lobby, Americans for National Security, Christian Anti-Communist Crusade, Christian Crusade, American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born, Labor Youth League, Civil Rights Congress, Com munist Party, Jefferson School of Social Science, New York School of Marxist Studies, Young Communist League, American Peace Crusade, National Council of American- Soviet Peace Crusade, Nation of Islam, International Work ers Order, Washington Bookshop Association, Fair Play for Cuba Committee, or the Southern Conference for Human Welfare. “None of the jurors had ever read books by Elizabeth Bentley, Whittaker Chambers, Louis Budenz, J. B. Mat thews, Herbert Philbrick, William F. Buckley Jr., Gerald L. Smith, L. K. Smith, Westbrook Pegler, Dan Smoot, Robert Welch, Dr. Fred Schwarz or Dr. George Benson, or listened to radio programs conducted by Fulton Lewis Jr., John T. Flynn, Life Line, Facts Forum or the 20th Century Refor mation Hour.” Despite these qualifications, or lack of them, the jury was filled in just two hours. See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Speak No Evil. When you set a monkey to do a man’s job, you get a monkey’s re sults, monkey-shines. It says somewhere that the Bonfire is one of the most hal lowed of all Ag-gie traditions. The Bonfire is supposed to symbolize the love Aggies have for their school, and also their burning: desire to beat the hell out of the University in Austin. But about all it symbolized this year for many Aggies was their burning desire to enjoy a three- day weekend. The traditional off-Monday be fore Thanksgiving, which the * university allows each year to permit students to devote more time to the Bonfire, merely meant an extra day of sleep for more Aggies than we would like to think. This let-the-freshmen-work-on- the-thing attitude is nothing new, however; it happens every year. But what was more alarming this year was the number of “leaders” who felt it below their station to work on the Bonfire. True, many Aggies worked round-the-clock to insure a suc cessful Bonfire. And they ranged from fresh men to graduate students. And one of the hardest working units was F Troop, the civilian outfit that stacked logs nearly 24 hours straight and were still at the cutting area when many Corps units had gone home. But while many Aggies who scream the loudest about their spirit were enjoying their ex tended weekend passes, most stu dents were slaving on the Bonfire. Notable exceptions were the members of Corps Staff. Now, Corps Staff is supposed to provide leadership for the Corps. So where was Corps Staff while other Aggies worked? With the girl back home. With the girl in Denton. Playing football. In the rack. It doesn’t really matter where they were; they just weren’t where they should have been. The Corps Staff seniors set the example by not showing up, ex cept for one or two. And four of the six staff juniors felt it below their stature to expend effort on such a project. One of the four, who has al ready complained that his posi tion on a staff merits more re spect than other junior “peons” (his words), explained that he went home because the Bonfire was for “gung-ho” Aggies. At first Corps Staff juniors were scheduled for road guard duty, like all other staff members. But the Corps Commander re portedly succeeded in saving them from such a distasteful duty. But the four who laid low finally repented on the last day, Wednesday. “We caught so much flak about not working on the Bonfire we decided we’d better get out there,” one explained. So all six were working on the final day, when there was little left to do, save for stacking logs. But not everyone was pleased that they showed up. “I tried to throw them out every time I happened to see one of them,” a stacking area boss said. “They wanted us to reserve a special section for them.” Each gear’s Bonfire belongs to the freshman class, but it’s still the Aggie Bonfire. The Bonfire would never have 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 enter prise edited and operated by students as a university and community newspaper. 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Or else some day Texas A&M will be a school without tradition —only “leaders.” Mortimer's Notes FOR THE RECORD: Word has been received that “wild- catting” in the mess halls will be prohibited by an upcoming order from the Trigon The latest change in cadet din ing habits is intended to add dignity to mealtime and provide a more refined atmosphere A Corps junior commented: “If refinement is what they want, why don’t they put white linen tablecloths and candles on the tables and serve us huge steaks every night?” Next thing to go, some dis gruntled cadets predict, are outfit jodie calls Well, why not ? After all, some of them aren’t quite in keeping with our “good, clean, Christian atmosphere.” Another phrase that could de velop into a Texas A&M cliche cropped up Tuesday night when Board Chairman H. C. Helden- fels told an Associated Press re porter: “I don’t know why so many people have been calling me about this.” Of course, coeducation is such a minor issue and he is only chairman of the group in whose hands lay the final authority to determine whether on not girls will attend A&M Pretty soon someone will write a book entitled “1,001 Aggie Cliches.” It would probably include: “Best I’ve seen since I’ve been at A&M” — Hank Foldberg; “Good, clean, Christian at mosphere” — Dean Hannigan; “Goodness gracious” and “Make something happen” — Gene Stal lings; “Academic Excellence” — President Rudder; “The Corps has gone to hell” — Corps Mem ber; “Gig ‘em Aggies” — Pinkie Downs; and “Groady Non-Regs” — Anonymous Of course, there’s nothing wrong with cliches as long as they’re not overused .... See Ya ’Round — Mortimer, Texas A&M University’s senior livestock judging team has won the International Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest for the third time in the event’s 66-year history. The contest was held during the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The team edged out 35 other teams from agricultural colleges and universities. Kansas State University was second and the University of Illinois and Iowa State University tied for third. Aggie team members are Bill Sanders of San Angelo, Dennis Ellebracht of Fredricksburg, Jimmy Newsom of Azle, Malcolm Os bourn of Valley Spring, Rex Stultz of Ballinger and Ross Conner of Izoro. L. D. Wythe of the Animal Science Department coached the team. ***** Two Texas A&M University freshmen are among a 38-member delegation from Texas which is representing the state and other 4-H Club members at the 44th annual National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago, Nov. 26-Dec. 2. The two are Roy Childers from Iowa Park and Michael Mur- phay from Elgin. Childers won the state electric program and Murphay won the Sante Fe award. During the week more than 20 boys and girls will be de signated national winners of educational scholarships. ***** James Natho of Cuero, freshman animal sci ence major has been presented a Youth Conser vationist of the Year Award. The award was presented Monday night in Austin by Gov. John Connally during a Driskill Hotel banquet honoring winners in each of 10 categories. Purpose of the awards is to stimulate in terest in natural resource conservation. Spon sors are the Sportsmen’s Club of Texas, the Na tional Wildlife Federation and the Sears-Roe- buck Foundation. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Natho of Cuero. Natho has been a member of the Lindenau 4-H Club 10 years and is a member of the A&M Band. Natho has two brothers who also are Aggies. One is Bernard, who graduated in 1960 with a BS degree in animal science. The other is Thomas, now a sophomore in agricultural economics. ***** Some of the major livestock shows have passed for another year, but yet to come are the Houston Livestock Show, San Antonio Live stock Exposition, the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show and others. A good thing to look for at these shows is a hoof-carcass class. Many shows across the country have these contests which provide practical ways of comparing meajt animals and showing producers the type of meat consumers want. Anyone who has worked livestock knows how much trouble it is to load animals, carry them to a scale, unload, weigh, load, return home and unload. The Judson FFA Chapter came up with an idea for a mobile scale which NATHO Service, rancisco. _>honinB 846-6618 loom 4, YMCA Buildinsr. ■6415. school 2% EDITOR GLENN DROMGOOLE Managing Editor Gerald Garcia Sports Editor Larry Jerden News Editor Tommy DeFrank Photographer ! Herky Killingsworth Amusements Editor Lani Presswood Short Snorts Atty. Gen. Waggoner Carr ruled that the Rio Grande Inde pendent Rehabilitation District is part of the public school program of Texas and is eligible for finan cial assistance under Title III of the National Defense Act of 1958. Truckers and insurance under writers representing them have until mid-December to file briefs to back protests against the State Board of Insurance’s proposed truck rule amendment relative to statistical data, policy limits and equipment. Governor Connally has ap proved these seven Neighborhood Youth Corps Projects: Welling ton, $28,900; Houston, $257,760; Cooper, $41,430; San Antonio, $102,480; Kingsville, $81,410; Sul phur Springs, $79,320; and Mis sion, $14,600. U. S. Soil Conservation Service has been authorized to assist local conservation organizations in Hill, Johnson, Hood, and Parker Coun ties, based on applications ap proved by the Texas State Soil Conservation Board. State Supreme Court declined to review a Houston church’s appeal for tax exemption on house used as residence for its “educa tional minister,” leaving in effect Court of Civil Appeals ruling that tax exemption applies only to church and minister’s dwelling. saves time for the livestock man and wear and tear on the animals. The mobile scale consists of a used platform scale, found around most feed stores, some old jail frames (iron rods or boards could be used instead), a set of wheels and odds and ends. It cost about $25 and took about 10 hours to build. Construction involved making a trailer frame and setting a pair of platform scales in it. An angle iron frame was welded to the scales and a floor built on it then sides and ends added. Hitch the mobile scale to a pick-up, drive to the pasture and you’re ready to weigh animals. ***** More and more farmers are finding that underground electrical circuits to buildings, light post and equipment are practical, says W. S. Allen, Extension agricultural engineer. “Electrical cables especially designed for underground installa tions have been on the market for many years,” he points out. “These cables withstand moisture and corrosion in wet soil.” Cables intended for dry locations in residential construction should never be used for underground circuits. Underground cables should be buried deep enough to avoid the risk of being cut by farm implements. Where these buried cables may be run over by heavy loads, a board should be laid over the cable before the trench is filled to help distribute the weight above the cable. In planning for unusual installations involving long distances, expensive equipment, or heavy loads, it is safest to seek the advice of the local power supplier, an engineer, or a qualified contractor, Allen advises. At least eight signers of the Declaration o f Independence, including John Hancock, were Ulstermen. ATTENTION!!! 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