The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 17, 1968, Image 2

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The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, April 17, 1968, Image 2

Newspaper Page Text• - Page 2 THE BATTALION College Station, Texas Wednesday, April 17, 1968 A?* “He’s terribly upset—it seems he forgot about Monday be ing a holiday, and came back a day early!” Peace Restored By Holiday Spirit The traditional celebration, worship, rebirth and rededi cation during this Easter and Passover holiday season seems to have had a pronounced effect in several world crisis areas. In the wake of last week’s riots and looting in scores of American cities, the holiday found a return to rational behavior, a withdrawal of National Guard troops, a new open housing law, and a strong call for peaceful demonstration from almost responsible official. In the Far East and in Washington the diplomatic business of attempting to arrange a mutually agreeable site for Vietnam peace negotiations continued. During the holiday the United States all but formally rejected Cambodia and Poland as sites. Although the North Vietnamese called it a stall tactic impending preliminary talks, the United States has offered such a wide range of other locations that at least one place should eventually prove agreeable to both. During the week, ground action in Vietnam has been light, and although there is new heavy bombardment of Khe Sanh, the lull in fighting elsewhere is tied to a wait- and-see attitude toward those first negotiations. The North Vietnamese will apparently take a hard-line stance toward any proposal from the United States which is anything short of a full halt to military action. But that the talks may prove meaningful is evidenced by a North Vietnamese reactivation and recall of their top retired statesmen and negotiators. In the Middle East, one of the most encouraging Easter- Passover sights was the influx of both Christians and Jews to Jerusalem. For the first time in thousands of years the Israelis occupy all of Jerusalem. And for the first time since the crucifixtion, Christians returned to the Holy City in the midst of a Passover celebration much as it was 2,000 years ago. For Christians, cherished sights included the Via Dolo rosa—the Street of Sorrow—and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. For the Moslem spectator to the two observances it was a time of peace, where the unusual of Christian, Jew and Moslem together was realized. The Easter holiday seemed to provide a welcome respite from world tension and crisis. DAVENPORT (Continued From Page 1) existence, his remarkable sense of humor and his keen interest in people. “The doctor knew many strange and interesting things. He once talked for hours on the history of bicycles.” “There was no phonines, no air of formality with him,” Daven port continued. “He never took himself seri ously; he looked upon his fame as a meaningless legend which had unfortunately grown up around him.” “BEING WITH Schweitzer re inforced my own belief that there is nothing intrinsically wrong with being selfish. It’s the use of irrational methods in pursuit of personal goals that causes trou ble,” Davenport explained. “Schweitzer started a hospital out in the jungle because that was what he wanted to do, not because of any great sense of mission to humanity. His is a good example of rational selfish- Dr. Davenport adjusted his glasses, tamped out his cigarette, and lit another. He leaned for ward and his eyes narrowed as “I believe we are very close to a break through in the field of ethics—one comparable in signifi cance to Einstein’s theory of rela tivity.” “PEOPLE are beginning to realize that the old rigid stand ards are going out of date. As people change, new situations arise for which the old ethical standards are unsatisfactory.” “Don’t misunderstand me,” he warned, “I am not speaking of situation ethics. Allowing the situation to govern the ethic is like having no ethics at all.” “No, I’m looking for the devel opment of ‘dynamic standards’ which allow for the kind of change we know human beings are capable of. But we need to know much more about man be fore we can arrive at any specific ‘dynamic standards’,” Davenport explained. “If I could give you a concrete example now, I’d quit this job and become famous,” he added, chuckling. Editor, The Battalion: The following, for what it’s worth, is my comment on one as pect of the clothing regulations question, and on University Regu lations in general. I believe that college students should be old enough, mentally, to form their own standards of appearance and behavior. I also believe that a Procrustean code regarding standards of student appearance is an open invitation to ridicule. Further, if a student wishes, by his manner of dress, to expose himself to the ridicule, ostracism, or pity of his com munity, then that is his business. However, when a student de parts from the accepted norms of his community, he should be knowledgeable enough to realize what he is doing and what the consequences of his actions may be. Therefore, a published set of standards is desirable, in order that the community may bring its naive few to a minimal level of social awareness. In the final analysis, those who find themselves opposed to the University standards should ask themselves the following ques tions: Am I living up to the rich heritage of the institution which I am attending by my own choice ? Am I mature enough to face so ciety as a member of it rather than an outsider? Am I showing proper respect for the faculty and staff? Do I care whether I am socially acceptable to the world of the college graduate ? I don’t believe a student would show disrespect and lack of self- discipline to the extent of leaving his shirttail out, failing to keep his hair neat, failing to shave or bathe, failing to wear clean cloth ing and socks, etc., if he were going to a job interview, or, in effect, if he were to consider him self working towards the stand ards of the college graduate in American society. Rod Ellis ’68 ★ ★ ★ Editor, The Battalion: It appears that certain students at Texas A&M University are un aware of the recipocity involved in their accusations of the long haired members of our Inanimate Society. Specifically, Mr. Huddleston and Mr. Martindale, in April 5’s Bat talion, accused persons having long hair of being criminals and referred to their extreme dress as “ridiculous”. My dear sirs, let us get serious about the matter and present some honest proof to back up these accusations. The cowboys have already proved their super ior criminality by committing an act of aggravated assult upon our dear friend from Atlanta, Geor gia. Another instance occurred last fall when several cowboys were engaged in the “good bull” that goes on between Legett and Mitchell Halls. One cowboy struck a fellow who was a good six inches shorten than he was; with his fist, of course, in the face. Another cowboy, after being called “goatroper”, proceeded to line up the occupants of Legett’s fourth floor against the wall at the point of a knife. Is this not criminal ? As for calling a mode of dress ridiculous, dear sirs, have you ever turned around and looked at the cowboys standing behind you ? Look at their high-heeled boots with poinftd toes and swirling designs. Look at their worn blue jeans which drag the ground. Look- at their shirts with fancy, pointed seams and pearl snap- buttons. Look at their outlandish hats which stay on at the dinner table (See Rules of Etiquette un der “Eating outside of the cor ral”). Look at all this, dear sirs, and try to tell me that shirttails, long hair, no socks, ragged clothes, or anything you might name looks more ridiculous than all of that. Try again. As for embarrassing our young women, I have seen cowboys prove that they go for a more effective and direct method of embarrassment than riding by them with a “bird finger” painted on their motorcycle helmets. Have you ever heard of the “red- 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 neiusvaper. The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all new 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 herein are also reserved. Second-Class postage paid at College Station, Texas. News contributions may be made by telephoning 846-4910 or at the editorial office, Room 217, Building. For advertising or delivery call 846-6415. 846-6618 Services Members of the Student Publications Board are: Jim chairman ; Dr. David Bowers, College of Liberal Lindsey, chairman ; Dr. David Bowers, College of Liberal Arts; F. S. White, College of Engineering; Dr. Robert S. Titus, College of Veterinary Medicine; and Hal Taylor, Col lege of Agriculture. Mail subscriptions are $3.50 per semester; $6 per school 11 verth on, 77843. I su year ; $6.50 sal The Battali Texas semes year. All subscriptio lished per fu tax. Advertising rate lurnished on request Room 217, Services Building, College, Station, $6 pel jbject to 2% Address - The Battalion, a student newspaper at Texas A&M is ished in College Station, Texas daily except Saturday, nday, and Monday, and holiday periods, September through May, and once a week during summer school. pul Su Represented nationally by National Educational Advertising Services, Inc., New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. MEMBER The Associated Press, Texas Press Association EDITOR CHARLES ROWTON Managing Editor John Fuller Features Editor Mike Plake Editorial Columnist Robert Solovey News Editors Steve Korenek, Jim Basinger Sports Editor Gary Sherer Asst. Sports Editor John Platzer Staff Writers Bob Palmer, Dave Mayes Photographer .: Mike Wright A JL Sound Off eye”, sirs? You see, Mr. Huddleston and Mr. Martindale, that it works both ways, does it not? Please do not feel so righteous in your arguments that you fail to see both sides of the coin. In short, your letter was about as ’’other sided” as could be and omitted quite a bit of intelligent proof. But, let’s not get ridiculous about it. We are gentlemen, aren’t we? Oh, gosh, I forgot: We’re Aggies! Whooah! Ryan Bernard ★ ★ ★ Editor, The Battalion: I extend a sincere THANKS to all who supported me in the re cent class elections. To those who actively campaigned for me and to those who cast their vote for me, I will always be grateful. To the new class officers I of fer a most hearty congratulations. I hope that you will guide our Class of 1971 both carefully and fairly. Paul A. Scopel ★ ★ ★ Editor, The Battalion: To the Class of ’70: Due to the strange circumstan ces which have developed concern ing the election of next year’s class President and due to the length of time which has elapsed since the first primary election, I am having the following letter reprinted so that no doubts will prevail concerning my! issues and my position in the Class of ’70 presidential election on April 18, 1968. My name is John F. (Jack) MacGillis and I am a candidate for next year’s Class President. I would like to inform you of my plans for next year if I am elect ed. My first official act will be to call a class-wide assembly to ob tain suggestions from you stu dents as to types of social func tions to have, ways to raise mon ey and also to learn about any other major projects that you would like the officers to work on. If the first meeting is even moderately successful, others will be called throughout the year. Since I am a civilian, I will have an informal Cadet Advisory Board consisting of about six active, informed, interested ca dets who will enable me to keep abreast of the activities and prob lems of that part of the campus. Since my main objective is to unify the class, I will attempt to have more social functions sched uled for the ENTIRE class. In short Aggies, I want to work with you for the betterment of the entire class, for no matter what side of the campus we live on, or what type of clothes we wear, we are all Aggies, and I sincerely believe that, with your help, we can make the Class of ’70 the “best d— class on the cam pus.” John F. MacGillis ’70 Candidate- Class President ★ ★ ★ Editor, The Battalion: With your hospitality may we all express our deep appreciation to the PSA, Texas A&MU Chap ter for presenting a few pieces of the cultural traits of the Pakistani Culture. We have all tremendously en joyed it, every moment of it was an experience of education and cultural anthropology plus lilting music, songs, and dances. Believe us Mr. Editor, the PSA, Texas CAMPUS STARTS TODAY Feature Times — 1:15 - 3:15 - 5:15 - 7:15 - 9:15 7 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS BEST PICTURE BEST ACTOR BEST ACTRESS BEST DIRECTOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS BEST SCREENPLAY BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY JOSEPH E. LEVINE PRtStNIS MIKE NICHOLS LAWRENCE TURMAN PRODUCTION This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future. THE GRADUATE ANNE BANCROFT^ DUSTIN HOFFMAN - KATHARINE ROSS SCREENPLAY BY SONGS BY CALDER WILLINGHAM BUCK HENRY PAUL SIMON PERFORMED BY PRODUCED BY SIMON ^ GARFUNKEL LAWRENCE TURMAN MIKE NICHOLS technicolor* panavision* AN EMBASSV PICTURES WjUA^ A&MU Chapter has done a re markable ambassadorial job. We are just thrilled and proud of their labor, imagination and aes thetic sense. We are certainly grateful to Dr. G. W. Kunze for his short but instructive speech. We thank the Director of the YMCA, and the Lady of the Ceremonies for her able presentation and explain.! tion of the musical items. It« just great and fabulous! Hats off to each and every par ] ticipant of the PSA Cultural 1 Night (7-4-68)! M. A. Z&man and his' SHSTC Friends. On Campus with MaxShulman {By the author of “Rally Round the Flag, Boys!”, | “Dobie Gillis" etc.) WAS KEATS THE BOB DYLAN OF HIS DAY? Who was the greatest of the English Romantic Poets- Byron, Shelley or Keats? This question has given rise to many lively campus discussions and not a few stabbings. Let us today try to find an answer. First, Keats (or The Louisville Slugger, as he is com monly called.) Keats’ talent bloomed early. While still a schoolboy at St. Swithin’s he wrote his epic lines: If I am good I get an apple, So I don’t whistle in the chapel. From this distinguished beginning he went on to write another 40 million poems, an achievement all the more re markable when you consider that he was only five feet tall! I mention this fact only to show that physical prob lems never keep the true artist from creating. Byron, for example, was lame. Shelley suffered from prickly heat all winter long. Nonetheless, these three titans of literature never stopped writing poetry for one day. Nor did they neglect their personal lives. Byron, a devil with the ladies, was expelled from Oxford for dipping Nell Gwynne’s pigtails in an inkwell. (This later became known as Guy Fawkes Day.) He left England to fight in the Greek war of independence. He fought bravely and well, but women were never far from his mind, as evi denced by these immortal lines : How splendid it is to fight for the Greek, But I don’t enjoy it half as much as dancing cheek to cheek. While Byron fought in Greece, Shelley stayed in Eng land, where he became razor sharpener to the Duke of Gloucester. Shelley was happy in his work, as we know from his classic poem, Hail to thee, blithe strop, but no matter how he tried he was never able to get a proper edge on the Duke’s razor, and he was soon banished to Coventry. (This later became known as The Industrial Revolution.) One wonders how Shelley’s life—and the course of Eng lish poetry—would have differed if Personna Super Stain less Steel Blades had been invented 200 years earlier. For Personna is a blade that needs no stropping, honing or whetting. It’s sharp when you get it, and sharp it stays through shave after luxury shave. Here truly is a blade fit for a Duke or a freshman. Moreover, this Personna, this jewel of the blade-maker’s art, this boon to the cheek and bounty to the dewlap, comes to you both in double edge style and Injector style. Get some now during “Be Kind to Your Kisser Week.” But I digress. Byron, I say, was in Greece and Shelley in England. Meanwhile Keats went to Rome to try to grow. Who does not remember his wistful lyric: Although / am only five feet high, Some day I will look in an elephant’s eye. But Keats did not grow. His friends, Shelley and Byron, touched to the heart, rushed to Rome to stretch him. This too failed. Then Byron, ever the ladies man, took up with Lucrezia Borgia, Catherine of Aragon, and Annie Oakley. Shelley, a more domestic type, stayed home with his wife Mary and wrote his famous poem: I love to stay home with the missus and write, And hug her and kiss her and give her a bite. 'Yxuvu^iJ* ■ Mary Shelley finally got so tired of being bitten that she went into another room and wrote Frankenstein. Upon reading the manuscript, Shelley and Byron got so scared they immediately booked passage home to Eng land. Keats tried to go too, but he was so small that the. clerk at the steamship office couldn’t see him over the top of the counter. So Keats remained in Rome and died of shortness. Byron and Shelley cried a lot and then together com posed this immortal epitaph: Good old Keats, he might have been short, But he was a great American and a heck of a good sport. P Mai sive a steps waste day i> [ minist j each that a or se: Wh throui these can 11 direct mail remoi all mi or rei To fice I brief Subje ocrat Foi gress One 3d NEW ■are Vt lll.OO; C |gica! si IS3.25. ’67 C I leather IPhone : (Sealed ■of one I receiver |Physica Oi.Te, [Texas, |l968, a aloud. Ball St. Jdwellini (in size. (forms r lysica jPhysi lUniver; (technic; SAII. Ilsimila I Con tael | Pane, I Arm; lone g I khakis. HUB I tang, I Air, i I Wheel lized Fi [Texas, m * * * ©1968, Max Shalman Truth, not poetry, is the concern of Personna, and we tell you truly that you’ll not find a better shaving com bination than Personna and Burma-Shave, regular or menthol. PEANUTS By Charles M. 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