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Aggies Topple Porkers; Raiders Sneak Through For Title The Battalion Volume 69 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1961 Number 77 WORLD FAMOUS GROUP Graceful Ballet Seen At T. Hall By TOMMY HOLBEIN Presenting an artistic and entertaining program, the American Ballet Theatre was featured at Town Hall last night, bringing the greatest of American ballet groups to Texas A&M. 4-------------------------------------- The program, divided into four parts, opened with the group’s tewest ballet, “Points On Jazz”, with music by the foremost jazz musician, Dave Brubeck; the bal- let recently had its world premiere in Hartford, Conn. This scene featured 21 of the younger members of the group in a story of “boy and girl” in which the hero found much adven- ture before discovering the girl of lis dreams was “right next door.” Second part of the show was "The Combat”, a dramatic and exacting ballet with a theme re- volving around the Crusades. The opening scene involved the first encounter of a Christian warrier and a pagan girl: their final meeting ended in mortal combat, in which only too late the Christian discovered he had killed his lover. Tchaikowsky’s “The Nutcracker” tras the source of the third ballet, intitled “Pas De Deux”, featuring the famed Toni Lander and Itoyes Fernandez. The pair gracefully performed to the music of “Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy” and other selections from Tchaikow- shy’s great works. Most delightful of the ballets was the last entitled “Gradua- tion Ball”. The setting was the bllroom of a young girl’s school in Vienna, the night before grad- oation as the girls awaited the ar- rival the graduating class of a nearby military academy. Blending beautiful percision and artistic *grace with humorous an- tics, the scene progressed as a last tinute flurry of advice and pre- paration commenced. Then the ca- dets arrived, and an evening of fun pn, Pair after pair of ballet artists performed individual numbers with founds of applause following, and the scene ended with a grand fi- nale number featuring all on stage. Besides ballet, a secondary in- terest prevailed throughout the program as many Aggies stood by their transistor radios getting per- iodical results on the A&M-Arkan- sas basketball game in Fayette- ville. During intermissions, the low murmur of the crowd was fre- quently broken by short “wildcats” as the Aggies scored more points. The enthusiasm grew higher during the last intermission, dur- ing which the Aggies won the ball game, 70-68; groups of Aggies could be seen huddled around ra- dios throughout the coliseum breaking into celebrated yells as it was announced that the Aggies had won. Before leaving A&M, several members of the troup had various comments to make concerning the work of the company: “Most of the men in our troup are older than the girls, since girls are usually more ready to ^join a ballet company at a young- er age,” said Nan Cogswell, one of the dancers. “There are really no limits on ages, although very seldom is a girl under 16 hired. Most of the girls in the troup are ages 17, 18 and 19 right now, although we do have several more experienced dancers in their 20s,” she added. The troup usually keeps 12 bal- lets prepared when they go on tour, and present those requested in the cities where they perform. At present, they are on a 10-week tour of the United States. Upon leaving Aggieland, Janet Morse, ballerina from Los Angeles, said, “This campus is certainly a friendly place: I LOVE that “How- dy”! World Wrap-Up By The Associated Press European, Moslem Mobs Clash In Algeria ORAN, Algeria—More than 2,000 irate Europeans torched into the center of Oran Thursday night, manhandl- ing Moslems and burning their vehicles to avenge the deaths Tuesday of two-middleaged French women at the hands ,of a mob. Emergency reinforcements of soldier and mobile guards set up barricades to separate mobs of Europeans on one side and a quickly growing mob of Moslems on the other. Catholic Prelates Demand School Aid WASHINGTON—Leading Roman Catholic prelates yes- terday opposed President Kennedy’s school aid program un- less it is widened to include loans for parochial schools. Differing with Kennedy, they said such aid would be constitutional. Soviet’s Lose Contact With Rocket MOSCOW—The Soviet Union said Thursday it has lost radio contact with its Venus rocket. Tass news agency reported Soviet scientists were unable to establish radio contacts with the automatic interplanetary station last Monday—15 days after the rocket was launched from an orbiting space vehicle. Alcoholic Indicted In Sex Slaying NEW YORK—Fred J. Thompson, an alcoholic vagabond, was indicted yesterday on a first-degree murder charge in the slaying of 4-year-old Edith Googie Kiecorius. The charge carries a mandatory death penalty upon con- viction. Ballerinas Backstage Dancers prepare to change costumes back stage Ag Convocation To Hear Ohio State Professor Speak Mervin G. Smith, Chairman of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Ohio State University, will present his views on what is in the future of agriculture at the annual Agri- cultural Convocation to be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the Memorial Student Center Ballroom. Smith has a varied background in agriculture and is reported to be an outstanding speaker. He grew up on a farm in Indiana and received his degrees from Purdue University. He taught vocational agriculture and supervised 4-H Club work for a while in Indiana. Gained Recognition He has had many activities which have gained him recognition in the field of agriculture. He has directed research for a large nur- sery company in Iowa and has served as Agricultural Extension Economist for Ohio State Univer- sity, specializing in agricultural outlook and agricultural policy. He has served as United States Agricultural Representative t o Mexico in which capacity he ad- vised the College of Agriculture and Ministry of Agriculture in Mexico. Special Study On the international scene of agriculture, Smith has made a spe- cial study and presented recom- mendations for the development of agricultural credit in Central and South America. He served as Di- rector of the First International Seminar on Agricultural Marketing for the Western Hemisphere held in 1959. He was also a United States del- egate to the International Confer- ence of Agriculture Economists in 1955. At home, Smith has served as Chairman of the National Agricul- tural Policy Advisory " Committee and is widely consulted in the area of agricultural policy and develop- ment. The Agricultural Convocation is sponsored annually by the Student Agricultural Council in cooperation with the School of Agriculture in | come together to hear an outstand- order that the students and facul- ing individual speak on an impor- ty members in agriculture may tant phase in agriculture. $1,200 MORE EXEMPT Student Tax Relief Measure Proposed By The Associated Press One candidate for the U. S. Senate proposed tax relief Thursday for college students while a second proposed tax credits for growing Texas industries. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Frank Lane advised any others who want to join the cur--*------------------;----------------------------- rent 52 candidates — last count available — to have their $50 fil- ing fees in his office by noon Sat- urday. Mail postmarked before noon, Mar. 4, but received at the office later will not be acceptable. The latest member of the cam- paign club are Carl Schrade, 59, ad- vertising specialist of Runge; Har- old Franklin, 43, Jacksonville farm- er; and Jim W. Amos, 58, real es- tate-farmer, Dallas. In Washington, the interim sen- ator who also is a candidate for the full term, Sen. William A. Blakley, introduced a congressional bill to provide tax relief for col- lege and high school students and their parents. It proposes an ad- ditional $1,200 a year exemption on income taxes for each full time college student and $400 a year for a full time high school student. Atty. Gen. Will Wilson told a breakfast meeting in Victoria that he believes immediate tax credits should be extended to industrial es- tablishments which construct new or expanded- plant facilities and tax credits to those businesses which purchase new machinery. Wilson said such action would help relieve the growing unem- ployment problem and spark growth in local economies to assure long term job opportunities. At Houston, Wilson claimed that another candidate, U. S. Rep. Jim Wright, has lost out as a major contender in the race. He called ‘Abolition’ Stirs Conflicts — Page 3 Wright’s candidacy “insignificant.” In San Antonio, Wright told a luncheon of South Texas support- ers that he wanted to call on all Texas “to assert their independence from blocs, factions and vote as Americans.” Sophomore Ball Slated Saturday Five Girls Vie For Sweetheart By RONNIE BOOKMAN The sweetheart of the Class of ’63 will he chosen to- morrow night from a field of five finalists. The scene will be the annual Sophomore Ball in Sbisa Dining Hall. In the running for the title are: Mrs. Pamela Burke of College Station, ecsorted by John Burke. Miss Patsy Patterson of Texas Christian University sub- mitted by Ronald Hunter. Miss Sandra Rein of Austin, escorted by Tom Kennerly. Miss Jessica Ann Ledbetter of Texas Technological, sub- mitted by John H. Meyer. Miss Sharon Moore of San Antonio, entered by Bill M Brashears. Dance Music Music for the dance will be nrovided by Ed Sullivan and his orchestra. The 11-piece group is from Houston. The event, which will last from 9 p.m. until midnight, will have a spring garden setting. Tickets are scheduled to go off sale at 5 p.m. today at the cash- ier’s window in the Memorial Stu- dent Center. Tickets are $4 per couple. A reception line to introduce class officers and their dates is to be held. In the line will be Tommy Thomas, president; Ed Sartain, social secretary; Scott Brown, vice president, and John Burton, secretary-treasurer. Scott Brown and Don Brister are in charge of decorations for the dance. Other committees are the sweet- heart committee composed of Ed Sartain and Bill Brashears; the invitations committee, comprised of Tommy Thomas and Roger John, and the tickets committee, John Burton and Shelby Traylor. The uniform for cadets will be Class A Winter, formal. The actual naming of the girl chosen as the Class of ’63 sweet- heart for 1961 will take place mid- way through the dance. “We think that this Sophomore Ball will be the best ever,” said Sartain. “We have a fine band and good decorations. The boys on the various committees really outdid themselves for this dance.” Researcher From England Joins Staff Dr. Derek Gibbons of England has joined the A&M College staff as associate head of the Activa- tion Analysis Laboratory and as- sociate professor in the Depart- ment of Chemistry. Gibbons, who will be at the col- lege for a year, will concentrate his research on fast neutron acti- vation analysis. He is assisting Dr. R. E. Wainerdi, Head of A&M’s Activation Project, Assistant to the Dean of Engineering and an associate professor of petroleum engineering. Gibbons received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry in 1951 at the University of Birming- ham. His doctorate in analytical chemistry came ,in 1954 at the same school. He is an Associate of the Royal Institute of Chemis- try and a member of the Society for Analytical Chemistry. Before coming to A&M Gibbons worked at the Wantage Research Laboratories of the Atomic En- ergy Research Establishment, Harwell, of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. He di- rected activation analysis at Wan- tage. Gibbons, his wife, Dorothy, and his 16-month-old son, David Brian, are living in the Hensel Apart- ments in College Station. Committee To Interview Muster Speaker Candidate A prime candidate for speaker at the annual Apr. 21 Aggie Mus- ter will be interviewed this week- end by members of the ^Student Senate Student Life Committee. Committee Chairman Billy Hud- son said last night at a meeting of the Senate the man, a promi- nent leader in the Association of Former Students, will be on cam- pus over the weekend and has agreed to discuss being the guest speaker. Nothing was revealed as to when a speaker will be officially named for the Muster. In other Senate business during a relatively slow night, Roger Rat- cliff of the Issues Committee promised a complete report at the next meeting on the arrangement of Corps and civilian portraits in the Aggieland ’$1. It was noted by several mem- bers that much confusion has arisen over the integration-segi’e- gation question. Clayton LaGrone of the Student Welfare Committee reported ne- gotiations are still in progress with the Wadley Blood Foundation of Dallas and he expects a date for the annual blood drive to be announced soon. It was also announced that Ag- gie Sweetheart Louise Kuehn has agreed to represent the school at the annual Texas University Round Up Apr. 5-9. The sweet- heart annually performs this func- tion. Mechanical Conference, Photo Workshop To End Saturday About 100 persons are attending the 12th annual Me- chanical Conference and Photo Workshop under way at the Memorial Student Center. Wesley Calvert, assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and conference"* chairman, said the meeting will continue through tomorrow. Em- phasis this year is being placed on photography procedure^. He said speakers are attending from as far away as Salt Lake City, New York City and Cleve- land. The session is sponsored by the College and the Texas Press Assn. Calvert said one of the main attractions is an exhibit of prize winning news pictures on the main floor of the MSC. At noon tomorrow, President Earl Rudder and L. B. Smith of Brady, president of the Texas Press Assn., will address confer- ence members at a luncheon. Pamela Burke . . by John Burke I' ::': : : - " A ............ Patsy Patterson . . by Ronald Hunter Sandra Rein . by Tom Kennerly Jessica Ledbetter ... by John Meyer ....... . Sharon Moore ... by Bill Brashears
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Aggies Topple Porkers; Raiders Sneak Through For Title
The BattalionVolume 69 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1961 Number 77
WORLD FAMOUS GROUP
Graceful Ballet Seen At T. Hall
By TOMMY HOLBEINPresenting an artistic and entertaining program, the
American Ballet Theatre was featured at Town Hall last night, bringing the greatest of American ballet groups to Texas A&M.
4--------------------------------------The program, divided into four
parts, opened with the group’s tewest ballet, “Points On Jazz”, with music by the foremost jazz musician, Dave Brubeck; the ballet recently had its world premiere in Hartford, Conn.
This scene featured 21 of the younger members of the group in a story of “boy and girl” in which the hero found much adventure before discovering the girl of lis dreams was “right next door.”
Second part of the show was "The Combat”, a dramatic and exacting ballet with a theme revolving around the Crusades. The opening scene involved the first encounter of a Christian warrier and a pagan girl: their finalmeeting ended in mortal combat, in which only too late the Christian discovered he had killed his lover.
Tchaikowsky’s “The Nutcracker” tras the source of the third ballet, intitled “Pas De Deux”, featuring the famed Toni Lander and Itoyes Fernandez. The pair gracefully performed to the music of “Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy” and other selections from Tchaikow- shy’s great works.
Most delightful of the ballets was the last entitled “Graduation Ball”. The setting was the bllroom of a young girl’s school in Vienna, the night before grad- oation as the girls awaited the arrival the graduating class of a nearby military academy.
Blending beautiful percision and artistic *grace with humorous antics, the scene progressed as a last tinute flurry of advice and preparation commenced. Then the cadets arrived, and an evening of fun pn,Pair after pair of ballet artists
performed individual numbers with founds of applause following, and
the scene ended with a grand finale number featuring all on stage.
Besides ballet, a secondary interest prevailed throughout the program as many Aggies stood by their transistor radios getting periodical results on the A&M-Arkan- sas basketball game in Fayetteville. During intermissions, the low murmur of the crowd was frequently broken by short “wildcats” as the Aggies scored more points.
The enthusiasm grew higher during the last intermission, during which the Aggies won the ball game, 70-68; groups of Aggies could be seen huddled around radios throughout the coliseum breaking into celebrated yells as it was announced that the Aggies had won.
Before leaving A&M, several members of the troup had various comments to make concerning the work of the company:
“Most of the men in our troup are older than the girls, since girls are usually more ready to ^join a ballet company at a younger age,” said Nan Cogswell, one of the dancers.
“There are really no limits on ages, although very seldom is a girl under 16 hired. Most of the girls in the troup are ages 17, 18 and 19 right now, although we do have several more experienced dancers in their 20s,” she added.
The troup usually keeps 12 ballets prepared when they go on tour, and present those requested in the cities where they perform. At present, they are on a 10-week tour of the United States.
Upon leaving Aggieland, Janet Morse, ballerina from Los Angeles, said, “This campus is certainly a friendly place: I LOVE that “Howdy”!
World Wrap-UpBy The Associated Press
European, Moslem Mobs Clash In AlgeriaORAN, Algeria—More than 2,000 irate Europeans
torched into the center of Oran Thursday night, manhandling Moslems and burning their vehicles to avenge the deaths Tuesday of two-middleaged French women at the hands ,of a mob.
Emergency reinforcements of soldier and mobile guards set up barricades to separate mobs of Europeans on one side and a quickly growing mob of Moslems on the other.
★ ★ ★Catholic Prelates Demand School Aid
WASHINGTON—Leading Roman Catholic prelates yesterday opposed President Kennedy’s school aid program unless it is widened to include loans for parochial schools.
Differing with Kennedy, they said such aid would be constitutional.
★ ★ ★Soviet’s Lose Contact With Rocket
MOSCOW—The Soviet Union said Thursday it has lost radio contact with its Venus rocket.
Tass news agency reported Soviet scientists were unable to establish radio contacts with the automatic interplanetary station last Monday—15 days after the rocket was launched from an orbiting space vehicle.
★ ★ ★Alcoholic Indicted In Sex Slaying
NEW YORK—Fred J. Thompson, an alcoholic vagabond, was indicted yesterday on a first-degree murder charge in the slaying of 4-year-old Edith Googie Kiecorius.
The charge carries a mandatory death penalty upon conviction.
Ballerinas BackstageDancers prepare to change costumes back stage
Ag Convocation To Hear Ohio State Professor Speak
Mervin G. Smith, Chairman of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Ohio State University, will present his views on what is in the future of agriculture at the annual Agricultural Convocation to be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the Memorial Student Center Ballroom.
Smith has a varied background in agriculture and is reported to be an outstanding speaker. He grew up on a farm in Indiana and received his degrees from Purdue University. He taught vocational agriculture and supervised 4-H Club work for a while in Indiana.
Gained RecognitionHe has had many activities
which have gained him recognition in the field of agriculture. He has directed research for a large nursery company in Iowa and has served as Agricultural Extension Economist for Ohio State University, specializing in agricultural outlook and agricultural policy.
He has served as United States Agricultural Representative t o Mexico in which capacity he advised the College of Agriculture and Ministry of Agriculture in Mexico.
Special StudyOn the international scene of
agriculture, Smith has made a special study and presented recommendations for the development of agricultural credit in Central and South America. He served as Director of the First International Seminar on Agricultural Marketing for the Western Hemisphere held in 1959.
He was also a United States delegate to the International Conference of Agriculture Economists in 1955.
At home, Smith has served as Chairman of the National Agricultural Policy Advisory " Committee and is widely consulted in the area of agricultural policy and development.
The Agricultural Convocation is sponsored annually by the Student Agricultural Council in cooperation
with the School of Agriculture in | come together to hear an outstand- order that the students and facul- ing individual speak on an impor- ty members in agriculture may tant phase in agriculture.
$1,200 MORE EXEMPT
Student Tax Relief Measure Proposed
By The Associated PressOne candidate for the U. S. Senate proposed tax relief
Thursday for college students while a second proposed tax credits for growing Texas industries.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Frank Lane advised anyothers who want to join the cur--*------------------;-----------------------------rent 52 candidates — last count available — to have their $50 filing fees in his office by noon Saturday. Mail postmarked before noon, Mar. 4, but received at the office later will not be acceptable.
The latest member of the campaign club are Carl Schrade, 59, advertising specialist of Runge; Harold Franklin, 43, Jacksonville farmer; and Jim W. Amos, 58, real estate-farmer, Dallas.
In Washington, the interim senator who also is a candidate for the full term, Sen. William A. Blakley, introduced a congressional bill to provide tax relief for college and high school students and their parents. It proposes an additional $1,200 a year exemption on income taxes for each full time college student and $400 a year for a full time high school student.
Atty. Gen. Will Wilson told a breakfast meeting in Victoria that he believes immediate tax credits should be extended to industrial establishments which construct new or expanded- plant facilities and tax credits to those businesses which purchase new machinery.
Wilson said such action would help relieve the growing unemployment problem and spark growth in local economies to assure long term job opportunities.
At Houston, Wilson claimed that another candidate, U. S. Rep. Jim Wright, has lost out as a major contender in the race. He called
‘Abolition’ Stirs Conflicts — Page 3
Wright’s candidacy “insignificant.” In San Antonio, Wright told a
luncheon of South Texas supporters that he wanted to call on all Texas “to assert their independence from blocs, factions and vote as Americans.”
Sophomore Ball Slated SaturdayFive Girls Vie For Sweetheart
By RONNIE BOOKMANThe sweetheart of the Class of ’63 will he chosen to
morrow night from a field of five finalists. The scene will be the annual Sophomore Ball in Sbisa Dining Hall.
In the running for the title are:Mrs. Pamela Burke of College Station, ecsorted by John
Burke.Miss Patsy Patterson of Texas Christian University sub
mitted by Ronald Hunter.Miss Sandra Rein of Austin, escorted by Tom Kennerly.Miss Jessica Ann Ledbetter of Texas Technological, sub
mitted by John H. Meyer.Miss Sharon Moore of San Antonio, entered by Bill
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Brashears.Dance Music
Music for the dance will be nrovided by Ed Sullivan and his orchestra. The 11-piecegroup is from Houston.
The event, which will last from 9 p.m. until midnight, will have a spring garden setting.
Tickets are scheduled to go off sale at 5 p.m. today at the cashier’s window in the Memorial Student Center. Tickets are $4 per couple.
A reception line to introduce class officers and their dates is to be held. In the line will be Tommy Thomas, president; Ed Sartain, social secretary; Scott Brown, vice president, and John Burton, secretary-treasurer.
Scott Brown and Don Brister are in charge of decorations for the dance.
Other committees are the sweetheart committee composed of Ed Sartain and Bill Brashears; the invitations committee, comprised of Tommy Thomas and Roger John, and the tickets committee, John Burton and Shelby Traylor.
The uniform for cadets will be Class A Winter, formal.
The actual naming of the girl chosen as the Class of ’63 sweetheart for 1961 will take place midway through the dance.
“We think that this Sophomore Ball will be the best ever,” said Sartain. “We have a fine band and good decorations. The boys on the various committees really outdid themselves for this dance.”
Researcher From England Joins Staff
Dr. Derek Gibbons of England has joined the A&M College staff as associate head of the Activation Analysis Laboratory and associate professor in the Department of Chemistry.
Gibbons, who will be at the college for a year, will concentrate his research on fast neutron activation analysis. He is assisting Dr. R. E. Wainerdi, Head of A&M’s Activation Project, Assistant to the Dean of Engineering and an associate professor of petroleum engineering.
Gibbons received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry in 1951 at the University of Birmingham. His doctorate in analytical chemistry came ,in 1954 at the same school. He is an Associate of the Royal Institute of Chemistry and a member of the Society for Analytical Chemistry.
Before coming to A&M Gibbons worked at the Wantage Research Laboratories of the Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. He directed activation analysis at Wantage.
Gibbons, his wife, Dorothy, and his 16-month-old son, David Brian, are living in the Hensel Apartments in College Station.
Committee To Interview Muster Speaker Candidate
A prime candidate for speaker at the annual Apr. 21 Aggie Muster will be interviewed this weekend by members of the ^Student Senate Student Life Committee.
Committee Chairman Billy Hudson said last night at a meeting of the Senate the man, a prominent leader in the Association of Former Students, will be on campus over the weekend and has agreed to discuss being the guest speaker.
Nothing was revealed as to when a speaker will be officially named for the Muster.
In other Senate business during a relatively slow night, Roger Ratcliff of the Issues Committee promised a complete report at the next meeting on the arrangement of Corps and civilian portraits in the Aggieland ’$1.
It was noted by several members that much confusion has arisen over the integration-segi’e- gation question.
Clayton LaGrone of the Student Welfare Committee reported ne
gotiations are still in progress with the Wadley Blood Foundation of Dallas and he expects a date for the annual blood drive to be announced soon.
It was also announced that Ag
gie Sweetheart Louise Kuehn has agreed to represent the school at the annual Texas University Round Up Apr. 5-9. The sweetheart annually performs this function.
Mechanical Conference, Photo Workshop To End Saturday
About 100 persons are attending the 12th annual Mechanical Conference and Photo Workshop under way at the Memorial Student Center.
Wesley Calvert, assistant professor in the Departmentof Journalism and conference"* chairman, said the meeting willcontinue through tomorrow. Emphasis this year is being placed on photography procedure^.
He said speakers are attending from as far away as Salt Lake City, New York City and Cleveland.
The session is sponsored by the
College and the Texas Press Assn.Calvert said one of the main
attractions is an exhibit of prize winning news pictures on the main floor of the MSC.
At noon tomorrow, President Earl Rudder and L. B. Smith of Brady, president of the Texas Press Assn., will address conference members at a luncheon.
Pamela Burke. . by John Burke
I' ::': : : - " A ............
Patsy Patterson. . by Ronald Hunter
Sandra Rein. by Tom Kennerly
Jessica Ledbetter... by John Meyer
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Sharon Moore... by Bill Brashears
