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“Zinn the Veteran’s Friend” ...Bennie Zinn has rightfully become known as “Zinn the

Veterans’ Friend”. His self-announcement last week that he had been appointed the contact man for the ex-servicemen in all affairs came as a surprise to many and as a disap­pointment to a few. The president designated Zinn as the person to receive justifiable complaints and recommenda­tions from the Ex-servicemen’s Club and to make investiga­tions concerning these problems before the same are sub­mitted to him.

So far as arranging for the education of the returning servicemen, Zinn has done a great job. His office is one that does not keep the regular eight to five hours with one hour off for lunch. If such were true, many students would still be trying to get last fall’s equipment or books.

Earlier this year a few problems were submitted to Zinn for assistance but little aid developed. This is prob­ably the sole reason some veterans were disappointed in the president’s selection as the “investigating officer”. It should be pointed out that until last Friday, Zinn had no authority to investigate or bring before the faculty any complaints or suggestions referred to him. His sole job, which in itself, was and is a tremendous onfe, the proper clear­ing and equipping of veteran students under the G. I. Bill of Rights. Now with the authority vested in him and with the able assistance of Lucian Morgan and Taylor Wilkins, both also Aggie-exes, satisfaction should result on the part of both students and administration.

Decca Releases Latin America Album Feature Jimmy Dorsey

Fourth of July . . .Our Fourth of July fireworks this year will be as much

verbal as chemical. The end of OPA Sunday midnight has produced more fireworks from consumers that were ever fired in a whole season at Galveston. The Texas gubernator­ial election explodes roman candles every night. Recent ses­sions of the Ex-servicemen’s Club have been as pyrotechnic as Operations Crossroads.

Sometimes the fireworks covers up what is really going on. But on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, a group of colonial statesmen adopted a charter which has never been repudiat­ed. Sometime tomorrow, between eating barbecued beef and jumping out of the way of cannon crackers, re-read that Declaration: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these ate Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

That’s what we’re still fighting for. We frequently differ among ourselves as to the literal application of these principles. But so long as we all acknowledge the validity of that Declaration, we will remain what our title calls us— the United States of America.

by Ferd EnglishSome of the best of the popular

Latin American music of the past few years has been gathered into a really swell album under the Decca lable. Featuring the sweet swing stylings of maestro Jimmy Dorsey, the smooth baritone of Bob Eberly, and the tantalizing soprano of Helen O’Connell, the album offers the listener music in the style that he likes, whether it be swingy or sweet. Bob and Helen split the chores with Bob taking the slow choruses and Hel­en cutting out on the fast ones. Included are “GREEN EYES,” “THE BREEZE AND I,” “AMA- POLA,” “MARIA ELENA,” “YOURS,” “ALWAYS IN MY HEART,” “BRAZIL,” and “AT THE CROSSROADS.” The Helen O’Connell fans had better get this one, because she has given up singing for a more important car­eer, that of motherhood. Bob considers “The Breeze and I” to be his best recording. Coming from the man what knows, that should be enough recommendation.

Another great set is the twelve inch, two record ESQUIRE HOT JAZZ ALBUM of 1946 AWARD WINNERS. A purely instrument­al collection, the album features such notables as Louis Arm­strong, trumpet; Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Don Byas, Baritone sax;

Johnny Hodges, also sax; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet; Red Norvo, vibes; and Chubby Jackson, bass. The arrangement and direction was done by Leonard Feather, as­sisted by the great American nobleman of music, Duke Elling­ton. “GONE WITH THE WIND” is far and away the best of the group with its slow rhythm and rides by every man in the band. “SNAFU” is very near what the title implies. It is a concoction of musical noise that has been very well arranged to produce a swingy, dancable number with a good steady beat in the rhythm section. “LONG, LONG JOUR­NEY” and “THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY” finish out.the four sides of very good swing music. This album is a must for all lovers of fine jazz music.

The T. Dorsey clan has record­ed two of those old songs that are always threatening to jump back up on the hit parade, “I DON’T KNOW WHY (I Love You Like I Do”, and “REMEMBER ME.” Both of the numbers are the type that satisfy either the dancer or the listener. “I Don’t Know Why” offers some very good music from both the sax and trumpet sections, and Tommy’s trombone is shown to good advantage on both sides. The two songs are warbeled by the very capable Stuart Foster.

BY THE WAY

Editor: Now just what can you do?

PENNY’S SERENADEBy W. L. Penberthy

The longer I live the more I am impressed with the great value of friends. In my opinion a large percentage of the real pleasure we get out of life is in having and enjoying our association with friends. The first thing we do in sorrow or trouble is to turn to our friends and they can surely be a source of a great deal of comfort and help. I have heard any num­ber of grief stricken people say, “I just didn’t think I had ho many friends.” Friends have to be made

TWO LEADERS VISIT EXTENSION SERVICE

Visitors at the June conference of the Texas A. & M. College Ex­tension Service home demonstra­tion staff were Grace D. Buzzell, Director of the Texas League for Planned Parenthood, Houston, and Mrs. Elva S. Bohannon, electrifi­cation specialist for the Rur­al Electrification Administration, Washington, D. C.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Where Do We Go From Here? . . .The past week has seen the answer to two of the recon­

version or emergency problems here at Aggieland. The Ex- servicemen’s Club was told of the housing plan for the com­ing semesters and the instructors were told of the raise in pay effective September 1.

These were probably the two largest problems confront­ing the students and faculty. The housing plan is one of great study to determine just what the capacity of the col­lege is and just how far the college can go before cramping ones education. Denying married veterans a place to live with their families while completing their education or re­quired work for degree would, in most cases, put an end to their college education, or turn them away to other schools of lower preference. Setting the limit of single students too low and denying entrance to new high school graduates and returning veterans would certainly • have marred the standing and reputation of the college. The plan should prove successful under the existing conditions which are emergency conditions no matter what the national legisla­tors have to say about it.

There are still a few questions to be answered by per­sons concerned. The mess hall cafeteria utilized by veterans in Sbisa Hall is under heavy fire, with a committee report still pending. Disturbance has been caused in the trailer village over the planned raise of rent. The new amount has not been set and every effort is being made to keep it as low as possible. So far it has not been explained why the cost of instructor hours of flying at Easterwood should differ from those at neighboring air fields. The College Hospital is still under fire by a few students.

Something to consider and even plan for is the initia­tion of a plea for another raise in the allowance under the G. I. Bill of Rights. Even now few students here at A. & M. are meeting expenses for which the sums are allotted. Ev­ery effort is being made by civic organizations to prevent rise in prices now that the OPA has passed over the hill, but already in Texas new price tags have appeared. Should no action be approved by the senate, get ready to dig into the reserve or join with other students throughout the nation to ask for another hike.

Where do we go from here? We all agree that there is always room for improvement. Neither the student body, as a whole or in separate groups or organizations, nor the faculty feel that the other is waging a private war against themselves. Quite a bit of disturbance was caused over the two main issues settled this past week. Under the newly planned channel of complaint and suggestions things should be settled more smoothly. There is still need for the Student Council.

One definite thing has been pointed out. Every effort should be made to air our dirty linen here in the Brazos bottoms and not all over the state. Only as a last recourse should we call for outside help or investigation. Students have a contact with the Association of Former Students through the board of directors, as the officers of the senior class, the president of the junior class and the elected of­ficers of the Ex-servicemen’s Club are members of this board.

A stimulant has been given. Two problems have been solved to the best possible decision. Others can be also Where do we go from here?

STUDENT CENTER SHOULD BE “AGGIE HALL OF FAME” Editor of the Battalion:

This letter is in response to your appeal for suggestions as to what should go into the new student center.

It is my desire and devout wish to see a picture of each Aggie who died in World War II placed in the Student Recreational Building. This can be done if enough wall space is allocated for such a purpose. Why not estab­lish what may be called “The Aggie Hall of Fame.” Each pic­ture would be 8” by 13” and be placed in like frames. Beneath each picture would be information relating the Aggie’s name, former Aggie outfit, date entered the service, his service unit and rank, when, where, and how killed and any other remarks deemed neces­sary.

When the time comes to unveil the pictures the nearest relatives of those killed should be invited to be present.

I think the whole plan will be a great tribute to the honor and re­spect which we owe those who will never be with us again. “The Ag­gie Hall of Fame” will be a means of inspiration to all future Ag­gies for years to come.

Of course many questions may arise as to who will do all the' necessary work, etc. Before we expound on that let us see if the suggestion will be readily accept­able by everyone.

Sam S. Williams, Jr.

BATT EDITOR ACCUSED OF FAVORING MARRIED VETS Editor of the Battalion:

A few issues back, the Battal­ion ran an editorial which gave reference to one of our Senators. It criticized his constant refer­ence to “I” in his stand against the„ O.P.A. It was pointed out that the above mentioned Senator was an elected representative of the people, and his actions should reflect the wishes of the majority of his constituents regardless of his personal feelings.

Now—correct me if I am wrong —isn’t the position of the editor of the Battalion an elected one? isn’t the Battalion a student pub­lication, whose chief purpose is to express the students’ thoughts? And don’t you believe that our present editor has stepped out of line in so obviously taking sides on all questions arising between married and single men?

Turning to the editorial column we find “The Battalion (meaning the editor, no doubt) does not share the concern of many veter­ans over the three-in-a-room plan.”

It seems that the Battalion should start sharing the concern of “many veterans,” or any other group of students that represent such a majority.

Signed:Albert F. Burnett

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is elected—one from the corps and one from the vets. However, the chief purpose of the paper is to serve the college and College Sta­tion—see the masthead on this page—with news and views, and express the thoughts of the stu­dents through this column and guest editorials. As far as tak­ing sides on all isses between single and married students, so far as we know there has only been one, and apparently the vets feel the same way that the Batt stated for last Friday night the issue was killed. The Batt can not fall into the hands of the ma­jority of students. The life and reputation of A. & M. still cen­ters around the corps and will rest there when there are no vets of the last war in school. The Batt will in every way try to call spades spades, and rights rights. —Ed.)

New Street Names Urged For Avenues on Campus

“PROFESSORS LAST” WAS LEACOCK ADVICE Editor Battalion:

“If I were founding a university —and I say this in all seriousness —I would found first a smoking room; then a dormitory. Students must live together in a rational and comfortable way. They must eat in a big hall) with, oak beams across the ceiling' and stained glass in the windows and a shield or tab­let here and there upon the wall, to remind them of the men who went before them. Then, after the dormitories, when I had a little money in hand, I would establish a decent reading room and a li­brary. After that, if I still had some money I couldn’t use, I would get some text books and hire a professor.”

Stephen Leacock in Harper’s (Sent in by Anonymous Aggie).

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Thursday, July 45:00 P. M. Ex-Servicemens

club Bar-B-Q at American Legion hall in Bryan. Free buses from Sbisa 4:45, 5:00; Bryan CourtHouse at 4:45.Friday, July 5 -

7:30 P. M. J. Frank Dobie will address students at Guion hall. Topic will be Education. Every­one invited.Saturday, July 6

1:00-5:00 P. M. Registration of students for coming semester at Sbisa.Monday, July 8

7:30 P. M. Discussion Group will meet in “Y” chapel. Topic will be “Education.”

7:30 Wives Style Group at home of Mrs. Claude Mitchell. Trans­portation from Sbisa at 7:00 and 7:15.Tuesday, July 9

7:00 P. M. meeting of Architec-

How many campus streets can you name? Just one, if you’re like most of us—Military Walk.

But believe it or not, every street on the campus does have a name. The trouble is that there is no relation between the name of the street and its location. It’s easier to say “the street that runs in front of Guion Hall” than it is to find out what the street is sup­posed to be called.

To end this state of affairs, and to make it easier to direct visitors and fish about the campus, the Battalion is suggesting a renam­ing of most of the streets in our 4,000 acres. Here’s how it might be done:

Let’s call our main drag by the title “Agricultural Avenue.” That would probably be usually spoken of as Aggie Avenue—and what better name for the street that starts at North Gate, goes by Sbisa, Prexy’s Triangle, Bellinger Circle (the Y) and so out to South Gate ?

Military Walk, of course, would keep its traditionally proud name. But the street that runs from Li­brary Square past the Experiment Station, and Georges, around a jog and out to the South Side could be called Experiment Ave­nue, and the parallel street one block below it by the Extension Service Building, could be Exten­sion Avenue. There are two easy names to remember and locate! The street on which Guion Hall fronts could be Guion Street.

Going back to Prexy’s Triangle, the street that goes off perpen­dicularly past the M. E. Shops, the Aero, Chem and Petroleum Engineering buildings, could be Engineers Road. Or Mechanical Road, if you prefer, which would make that intersection near Sbisa the corner of Agricultural and Mechanical Streets!

On either side of the Library we would have Farmers Road and Ranchers Road, the former going between the Ag building and the Veterinary School, the latter past the AH pavilion and the Animal Industries Building. The cross­streets there are rather undisting­uished, and could be numbered First, Second and Third streets. (Third would be alongside the Ad­ministration Building.

Our main entrances are unof­ficially known now as East Drive and West Drive, and those are

good descriptive names. East Drive comes from Highway 6 up to the steps of the Ad building; the circular sweeps from the di­vision point there could be North East and South East drives. West Drive runs from the Railroad sta­tion to the main flagpole; its cir­cular flanks could be North West and South West Drives. Behind the hospital and through the dorm­itory area runs what we might call Infirmary Street.

From George’s past Kyle Field to the Millican Highway goes a tree-shaded avenue we could call Stadium Street.

There are a few streets still left over, but you get the idea. What do you think letter writers?

and I know of no better recipe than the advice given to Andrew Jackson by his mother which fol­lows:

“Andrew, if I should not see you again I wish you to remember and treasure up some things I have already said to you: In this world you will have to make your own way. To do that you must have

friends. You can make friends by being honest, and you can keep them b y being

1 steadfast. You * must keep in

mind that friends worth having will in the long run expect as much from you as they give to you. To

^4 ^ forget an obliga- <X* tion or be un-

grateful for a kindness is a base

Penny crime. Not mere­ly a fault or a sin, but an actual crime. Men guilty of it sooner or later must suffer the penalty. In personal conduct be always po­lite but never obsequious. None will respect you more than you respect yourself. Avoid quarrels as long as you can without yield­ing to imposition. But sustain your manhood always. Never bring a suit in law for assault and battery or for defamation. The law affords no remedy for such outrages that can satisfy the feeling of a, true man. Never wound the feelings of others. Never brook wanton outrage upon your own feelings. If you ever have to vindicate your feelings or defend your honor, do it calmly. If angry at first, wait till your wrath cools before you proceed.”

Friday and Saturday the Cam­pus has a double feature on the docket. “SHOCK”, a psychological thriller and “LIFE WITH BLON- DIE”, starring Arthur Lake and Penny Singleton. The trials and tribulations of a scatterbrained husband are again the main theme of the show, as in all of the other “Blondie” pictures. Sunday and Monday “GILDA”, starring Rita Hayworth is on the screen. Glenn Ford has the roll of a fellow that slaps ’em around and makes ’em like it.

The Palace is featuring the tech­nicolor production “SMOKEY”, starring Fred MacMurray, Ann Baxter, and The Singing Trouba- dor, Burl Ives. The stbry is good and the scenes are very suitable to color filming. This movie is the best one in the vicinity this week­end.

At Guion there will be a twin bill starting Friday and ending Saturday. “BEWSTER’S MIL­LIONS” starring Dennis O’Keefe and Helen Walker is a pretty fair who-done-it. It’s the same old girl in trouble, boy in time plot that gramma saw in the mellerdrammys. The second feature is a war docu­mentary “BURMA VICTORY”, showing the home folks how the boys won the war in Burma. Sun­day and Monday “MY REPUTA­TION” starring Barbara Stanwyck and Georere Brent. Considering that the show has two top flight stars in it, the thing is a definite flop.

Firemen Trained By A. & M. Extension Get Crowd’s 0. K.

Texas citizens, by and large, take little note of the large-scale operations of the Texas A. & M. College Industrial Extension Serv­ice, which makes its itinerant in­structors, who move from place to place teaching better methods of doing things, a hard-working but unsung corps.

But last week one of them, Paul Williams, got a bit of satisfaction as he mingled with the usual crowd of spectators viewing a Saturday night fire at Iowa Park. Wil­liams’ grin got bigger and bigger as he listened to the crowd com­ment vociferously on the improve­ment in the technique of the fire­men combating the flames, for he had been instructing them in new fire-fighting methods for a week.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHR. L. BROWN, Pastor College Station, Texas

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