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THE BATTALION Page 2 College Station, Texas Thursday, February 9, 1967 Writer Blames Johnson For War An article appearing- in this week’s issue of Time magazine states that President Johnson actually made his first “crucial decision on Vietnam” in 1954 “perhaps with out realizing it.” It is referring to the fact that the French were fight ing the same type of war we find ourselves in today with the Viet Communists, and turned to the United States for assistance. Johnson, then Senate minority leader, was instrumental in blocking the granting of this aid. It further states that a book written by a French his torian claims that if the U. S. had entered into the con flict at that time, “the battle would have been won, and the current war might never have taken place.” The battle mentioned was the final defeat of the French forces in the valley of Dienbienphu. The out- manned, outgunned and surrounded French forces struggled against the communists for more than five weeks in a futile attempt to hold the valley. It was at this time that the French called on the U.S. to aid them in destroying the communist positions. The move was strongly favored by, then Secretary of State, John Foster Dullas and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Arthur W. Radford. “In fact,” Time magazine states, “U.-' S. military plan ners considered both conventional and nuclear bombing attacks and warned the Administration that, if the na tion intervened, the Air Force should be free to use what ever weapons were needed. No decision was made.” According to the article, the plans, were finally “killed” when Dulles and Radford met with eight legislative leaders to plead for Congress’ support. “Johnson, who was among the legislators, reportedly asked how many allies had been invited to join with the U. S.,” says Time. “Because of the shortage of time, none had, and the lawmakers told Dulles that Congress would not support an attack without allied support.” Soon afterward the French fell, settled on a peace treaty and left Indochina. The author of the article and the French historian have left too much to chance. President Johnson should, not be blamed for making the decision that may have eli minated the need for today’s conflict. Even if the U. S. had entered that war and defeated the communists there, we would only be fighting them somewhere else today. “You’re welcome to use those class notes, but they’re in complete because I had to drop th’ course after th’ first week!” Sports Car Club Plans Time Trials Civilians’ Dress No Real Problem With the beginning of a new semester there arises the question about the state of civilian dress at A&M. It has, in the past, been a touchy subject for some un known reason. There seems to be a misconception that there is a constant grumbling between the Corps of Cadets and civilians concerning appropriate-campus dress. But this is not the case. A recent survey (see Page 1) by The Battalion, found very little antagonism about student dress between these two groups. The majority of students interviewed agreed that the standard is kept relatively high and that with the excep tion of isolated cases it is substantially better than other college campuses. Some students said that they have seen some poorly dressed civilians, but one Corps member admitted that he has also seen some poorly dressed cadets. The question will continue to arise each year concern ing civilian dress, but most Aggies have enough pride to keep their appearance up to the socially required standard without being told to do so. University regulations are set up for the purpose of showing the student, not telling him, how to dress. They are also planned to give the student enough freedom to choose his type of dress without stereotyping him with all other civilian students. Recently, another nearby university called to affirm A&M’s strong stand on clothing regulations. Possibly they are considering such a move, and as we well know, THEY NEED IT! The Brazos Sports Car Club of Bryan and College Station will sponsor a Grand Prix Time Trial Feb. 26, at the Bryan Air Force Base. “Top cars and drivers from around the state are expected for this event,” said club member Jim Ray. “Entries are expected from Dallas, Houston, Austin, Fort Worth and Waco, and will be competing for more than 30 tro phies.” According to Ray, a biology graduate student, the trophies alone cost “more than $100”. The event will be a time trial which is an amateur form of sports car racing. “This is not a drag race,” said Ray, “the course is two miles long and is marked with rubber pylons. “Drivers will be placed in eight men’s and two women’s classes,” he said. “These classes are determined by power and handl ing characteristics of the auto mobile.” Ray said that cars such as Volkswagens will be competing against cars of similar speed and size. “An MG wouldn’t have to com pete with a 427 Corvette,” he said, “and one car only goes through the course at a time, as it is a race against the clock.” A technical inspection of all cars will be made to insure safe mechanical operation of the car. Also, seat belts are required on all entries. “This should prove to be an exciting day of competition,” Ray says, “since Dallas clubs have challenged the clubs in the Hous ton area to meet here to compete. We hope some of the young en thusiasts f x* o m Bryan-College Station will come out and show them ‘how to drive’.” “Those interested may contact Roger Meade at 846-3225,” he said. “Anyone interested in en tering the event may do so re gardless of the type of car he drives. We will have a class for every car.” Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the first run will be at 9:30 a.m. The Bryan Air Force Base is located seven miles west of Bryan on Highway 21. Firemen Make Summer School Plans This Month Three planning meetings for the annual summer Texas Firemen’s Training School at Texas A&M have been announced for Febru ary. Henry D. Smith, chief of the Firemen’s Training Division of A&M’s Engineering Extension Service, will coordinate the meet ings. Forty industrial safety offic ers will gather Feb. 18 at A&M to discuss programs for the In dustrial Fire Protection School July 23-28. Co-chairmen are Jack C. Methner of DuPont Chemical Co., Beaumont, and W. H. Lauder- back of Texas Eastman Chemical Co., Longview. Smith said 125 fire officials from all areas of the state will meet Feb. 21-22 in Dallas to plan fire field evolutions for the Muni cipal Firemen’s School July 16-21 at A&M. Training Chief Roy Simmons of the Dallas Fire Department, head of combined operations at A&M’s Firemen’s Training Field, will speak, as will Richardson Chief Richard Russell and Port Arthur Chief Harry Hebert. Russell has charge of advance evolutions and Hebert heads the basic evolution section. Also on the pxogram are Ted Felds, director of City Rescue Services, Houston, and Charles Player, supervisor of training and records for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department. They head the rescue evolutions section of the school. A&M will be the site of a Feb. 25 meeting of 140 fire service administrators for a session con cerning general firefighting cour ses and fire marshall training programs at the Municipal Fire School. W. L. Heaton, Austin Fire Mar shal, and Charles Meadows, fire marshal for the Texas Insurance Commission, are program chair men. CASA CHAPULTEPEC BIG 4 DAY SALE—THURS., FRL, SAT., & SUN. Fiesta Dinner Guacamole Salad, Beef Taco, Two Enchiladas, Tamale and Chili, Beans, Rice, Tortillas and Hot Sauce, Candy. R nT $1.09 TACO DINNER Two Beef Tacos, One Chili Con Queso, Guacamole Salad, Tortillas and Hot Sauce Candy. Regular QA $1.25 yyi OPEN 11:00 A. M. CLOSE 10:00 F. M. 1315 COLLEGE AVENUE FHONE 822-9871 Civilian Employment Opportunities with the United States Air Force Electrical Engineers Mechanical Engineers Civil Engineers Aeronautical Engineers Mathematicians Physicists Opportunities For Graduate Studies Are Available College Recruiter Will Re On Campus February 17, 1967 Air Force Missile Development Center Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico, 88330 ★ ★ ★ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE BATTALION Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the student writers only. 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