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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1969)
ings they arding to MS. ayed out- relied on af Lago- ter Coug- the finalj ‘Stem tool i to wii nann way isic teai both con- heir last] iys begiil 1-4 Bears Saturday 1 Rice J he rejuv] netime iJ ary gam] Pish an] e set for Che Battalion Vol. 65 No. 53 College Station, Texas Wednesday, December 17, 1969 Gen. Bruce K. Holloway, Stra- gic Air Command commander- rdiief, will be the commission- gspeaker for Texas A&M’s fall mester commissioning Jan. 17, inouneed A&M President Earl idder. A&M cadets who complete de- tee work this semester will be missioned second lieutenants the Air Force, Army, Marine irps and Navy. As SAC commander. General olloway heads the United States tig-range strike force composed combat aircraft and intercon- iiental ballistic missiles. The ar-star general who flew with ie famed “Flying Tigers” of the 1. AC Chief peaker for ommissioning Telephone 845-2226 American Volunteer Group in China during World War II has commanded SAC since August, 1968. The Knoxville, Tenn., native earned status as a fighter ace during his China tour, shooting down 13 Japanese planes. In ad dition to the pilot wings earned at Kelly Field, San Antonio, in 1938, the U. S. Millitary Acade my graduate received wings from China, Germany, Korea, Thailand and Brazil. Holloway, 57, has devoted 32 years to U. S. military service. His first assignment following flight training was a two-year tour with the 6th Pursuit Squad ron and 18th Pursuit Group in Hawaii. The general commanded the Air Force’s first jet-equipped fighter group in 1946, performing pioneer service in the field of tactical jet operations. Following graduation from the National War College in 1951, Holloway progressed through key \gs Help Kids Learn Safety College Station youngsters who le bicycles to school at College ill Elementary are more safety nscious, thanks to a group of AM students. The Aggies conducted a bicycle ifety class for 75 College Hill rst, second, third and fourth raders, emphasizing bike condi- on, handling and proper marking riding on the city’s streets. It was conducted in two-hour Mions by 21 sophomore and mior A&M students in a safety lucation course instructed by es Palmer. "We have a dangerous situ- tion around College Hill Ele- nentary,” explained Mrs. C. K. «ghton, principal. “With the tea growing fast, through new me construction and families loving in, we have a lot of little riders operating in heavy taffic.” believe I can see improve- lent already in the way the children are handling themselves on their bicycles,” she added. “If it saves one child’s life, Mr. Pal mer’s program is well worth the time and effort.” Students in the Health and Physical Education Department course inspected the youngsters’ bikes, checking for proper brake and chain adjustment, tire in flation and safety devices. Skill tests were conducted in which the bicycle riders' stopping ability, balance, bike control and stability were checked. Most of the bikes were marked with re flector tape provided by the 3M Company through the local VFW post, Palmer said. “We hope to be able to repeat the class project during the spring at South Knoll Elemen tary,” he said. “The little ones learned many fine lessons I hope will carry over when they begin driving cars,” Mrs. Leighton added. HOLLOWAY staff assignments in operations and development at Headquarters U. S. Air Force, in 1961 became deputy commander of the U. S. Strike Command at MacDill AFB, Fla., and assumed command of U. S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) in 1965. He was vice chief of staff of the Air Force a year before taking the throttle of SAC. Among decorations of the hus band of the former Frances Purdy of Scarsdale, N. Y., are the Dis tinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distin guished Flying Cross and top awards of China, Germany, Thai land and Brazil. He studied engineering two years at Tennessee before going to the Point and post-graduate training at Cal Tech. YULE LIGHTS IN LONDON London traffic passes beneath illuminated arches of pea- The annual decorations were recently turned on by Ameri- cocks, Christmas decorations along the city’s Regent Street, can actress Ginger Rogers. (AP Wirephoto) 2-Year Air Force Plan Accepting Fall Sign-Ups Through YMCA’s Family Adoption Plan Students Help Bring Cheer To Families in B-CS Area ly Hayden Whitsett ttalion Staff Writer This is it,” called out one of Hie men as he checked the ad- Iress on the mailbox with a sput- *ring cigarette lighter. “It must le that one over there,” he said, Pointing to an unpainted, and rapidly decaying house beside the yravel road. A small Latin-American man stood on the front porch and stared at the tall Corps senior approaching across the yard. Moments later, the look of curi osity changed to one of happiness and amazement when the senior explained what the group was doing and asked if he could take the food filled box with him in side. Behind him a woman with three children in her arms dupli cated her husband’s look. The man was so excited he could hardly speak. All he could do was stare at the box of canned goods and toys and say, “Thank you,” over and over again. Four times Tuesday night needy Bryan residents opened their doors to hear, “Howdy, ne’re A&M students and we’ve keen told that you might need a little help this Christmas. We’d like you to take these gifts and we hope that they might make your Christmas a little happier and brighter.” ■Si The incidents were part of a YMCA program designed, to help out the needy in the Bryan-Col- lege Station area. Each Christ- (See Student Help, page 3) Applications for entrance into the two-year Air Force ROTC program next fa 1 ! at Texas A&M are now being taken at the Aero space Studies Department. The two-year program, like the traditional four-year program normally entered into by fresh men, has the objective of placing on active duty lieutenants who have the knowledge and potential to become competent leaders and managers, according to Col. Keith C. Hanna. The professor of aerospace studies explained that the two- year program offers a means of becoming a commissioned Air Force ofifeer to students who have only two years of academic work remaining. “It can be at either the un dergraduate or graduate level, or a combination of the two,” Col onel Hanna stated. He pointed out that successful entry into the program next September carries the standard ROTC deferment. Entry is on a competitive basis, with applicants required to meet several criteria for consideration. Early application is necessary to complete the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, Air Force phy sical exam and an interview with officers of the Aerospace Studies Department. Selectees must also attend a six-week field training course next summer. — “Those who successfully com plete the training and meet all requirements may then enroll as cadets in the Professional Offi cer Course upon return to the campus in the fall,” Hanna add ed. He noted that emphasis is placed on career areas most needed by the Air Force: pilot, navigator and technical or scien tific majors, in that order. Several advantages accrue to the POC cadet, the ranking A&M Air Force officer pointed out. He receives $50 per month in non- taxable pay, can apply for an Air Force Financial Assistance Grant which is a $1,000 a year scholarship (plus an additional $300 for out-of-state students) and may qualify for the Flight Instruction Program. The FIP consists of 36% hours flying in light aircraft and can lead to an FAA private pilot’s license, at Air Force expense. Trainees attending the summer field training receive travel pay both ways, about $128 per month for the training period and are provided books. uniforms and text- Active duty commitments for AFROTC graduates who enter pi lot or navigator training are five years upon completion of basic pilot or primary basic nav igator training. Other graduates are committed for four years. Students interested in complete details on the two-year AFROTC program should contact Maj. Ray Copus (two-year program repre sentative), Colonel Hanna (PAS) or Lt. Col. G. P. Jones (assistant PAS) at the Trigon. More Contracts For Non - Flying Bb&l Bryan Building & Loan Association. Your Sav ing Center, since 1919. —Adv. University National Bank "On the side of Texas A&M.” —Adv. amit in— 1 ■ ft L ■■ ~ i DELIVERING THE GOODS Food and clothing for needy families in the Bryan-College Station area is loaded Tues day night for delivery by Monty Goff, left, YMCA secretary, and John Maury, Delta Y president. The YMCA annually compiles a list of needy families for student organiza tions to “adopt” for Christmas. (Photo by Hayden Whitsett) Previous limitations on the number of Air Force contracts available to A&M students have been considerably loosened and better chances for contracts in all three categories are now in ef fect. A&M’s AFROTC has received a large increase in the number of contracts that can be awarded for the Professional Officer Course (POC), announced Col. Keith C. Hanna, professor of aerospace studies. The ranking Air Force officer at A&M said the drastic altera tion came in recognition of out standing academic and military training future officers receive at Texas A&M. “In the past, it has been im possible to award contracts to many deserving cadets because of the extremely limited number of contracts for those cadets not qualified to fly,” Colonel Hanna pointed out. “Beginning immediately,” he added, “and for the forseeable future, cadets who do not meet flying requirements may compete for the greatly increased number of Category II and III (non-fly ing) POC contracts.” Science and engineering majors receive Category II contracts, liberal arts and related degree fields, Category III. Category I contracts, on which no limit was previously placed, are awarded cadets qualified for flying, re gardless of major. Colonel Hanna noted the Air Force needs flying officers and strongly encourages any cadet FIRST BANK & TRUST—Home of the Super C D - 5% interest compounded daily. who meets the qualifications to fly to enlist in Category I. “The Air Force’s primary mis sion is flying and therefore op portunities for attractive assign ments and future career advance ment are afforded those officers who fly,” the PAS commented. “However, cadets who could not previously receive a flying con tract due to physical or other lim itations can receive a contract and train to become a non-flying officer in the U. S. Air Force,” Hanna said. The POC is the training course for juniors and seniors. Basic en- Offered Officers > trance qualifications include com pletion of the general military course (freshman and sophomore air science), passing grades on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, meeting Air Force physical standards, at least “C” average academic standing and a record of demonstrated leadership qual ities as well as good moral char acter. Hanna, who noted that further information is available at the Aerospace Studies Department, warned that increased contract quotas will not abide any lessen ing of admission standards. Christmas Spirit Arrives Thursday Texas A&M officially gets the Christmas spirit Thursday evening with the lighting of a 30-foot tree and an outdoor carol sing sponsored by the YMCA Student Cabinet and All Faiths Chapel. Edward Donnell of Freeport, cabinet president and civilian student chaplain, said the 7:30 program on the east steps of the System Building is open to the public. “We hope a large number of local residents, including children, will come out and join us for this event,” noted Donnell, senior psychology major. “Of course, we also hope for maximum participation by A&M students, faculty, and staff.” The Singing Cadets, directed by Robert L. Boone, and the A&M Consolidated High School Choir, under the direction of Frank Coulter, will each present four Christmas carols. The audience will then be invited to join in singing two other Christmas songs. Donnell, who will conduct a brief meditation, said the program will conclude with the lighting of the giant Christmas tree on the System Building lawn. * V.*V/ Sts® ■mm®