The J-TAC (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 17, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 29, 1952 Page: 4 of 8
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4—THE J-TAG
Tuesday, Jan, 29, 1952
Don't Overload
At the beginning of each semester, some-
one always broaches the subject of "Study
hard,"
: Right! But here's a little bit of advice on
the side. You can take it for what its worth.
Don't overload with too.many courses. They
won't seem like too much now; but when that
"spring fever" hits, it will seem, just awful.
Then that A will drop to a B, and a D might
just accidentally drop to an F.
In other words, be careful. If you overload,
all your grades may suffer.
Respect the Flag
I hear that there is still such a thing called
courtesy and patriotism to the United States
flag. Sometimes we wonder as the flag is
being lowered in the evenings though.
Girls steaming out of the dorms screaming!
Boys' dashing around the corner of the chow
hall! But they do stop and come to attention.
The Tarleton students have learned that much
Common courtesy.
> As long as other fellows are on this cam-
pus, it is of the opinion that they should join-
in on our standard policy. After all, it is
just a few seconds of our precious time that
it takes to stop and watch "Old Glory" being
lowered.
Male Shortage?
Tp the rescue, boys! The girls are calling
you. At last, there seems to be a shortage of
cadets on the campus.
■ But, the odd thing about it is that there
ipn't really a shortage of boys around here.
There are just a lot of boys who think it
takes a car j>r something special to get a date
with the T.S.C. co-eds.
Don't be sill}'. Ask the girl who sits next
to you in che.mistry for a date if you want to.
She just might prefer you to a cadiljac. Give
the girls /credit at least. They aren't"
that vain.
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Is Chivalry Dead?
Is the age of chivalry gone forever? That's
the opinion of many observers who have been
priviledged to- watch the thoughtless habits
common to the American way of life. They
say that most Americans do not begin to
know the meaning of the word courtesy.
There are some exceptions of course, but
as a general rule too many people are rude
and thoughtless in- their everyday "actions.
Probably they do not mean to be so but that
doesn't make" the situation any more desirable.
How much pleasanter the world would be
if people would: only remember to show a
little courtesy and consideration for others
at the rightJ time,'- Especially in a place like
Tarleton would such a,, show of good taste and
good manners bd" effective. After all,, it takes
so little, effort to be kind, considerate and
thoughtful'. : 1
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Cartoonist, Ferd Sloeum (Acting)
AS YOU WERE, AIRMEN
By ED WELLS
One general topic of conversa-
tion of Airmen is the comparison
between the North and the South.
Few conclusions are agreeably
reached, decisions depending upon
the individual's homestead loca-
tion. However, in fairness to all
concerned, we will look upon the
subject with a neutral eye.
It is generally agreed that Texas
is the only state where rattle-
snakes carry umbrellas, protection
against the sun, that is, and hitch-
hike rides. However, in Nebraska
jackrabbits pack their lunches
when going from oasis to oasis.
More sand in found in the South
than appears on the oceans' floors.
Yet take a look at Grand Canyon,
where the biggest amount of noth-
in' in the world exists.
The North brags of vast indus-
try, and rightfully so. The South
has assets, too: peanuts, cotton,
and air bases.
The North celebrates Washing-
ton's birthday. The South has the
memory of Robert E. Lee.
Texas has-its oil wells, and Illi-
nois has its Wells. (I'll never live
this one down. I'll probably get
drilled!)—Which brings to mind
a little verse:
CONCEIT
Friends are golden, I am told;
But in these modern times behold:
The" dearest friend that I have
known
Is with me now: I live alone.
Bad and good things alike can
be matched between the ol' rivals.
Therefore, it is recommended that
three Airmen arid three ROTC'ers
negotiate an armistice to end the
Civil War. Tarleton will go down
in history. Well, we pledge alle-
giance to the same flag, don't we?
MEMO to those very few ROTC's
who consistently and so feebly try
to poke fun at the "Flyboys:"
Count your blessings, including
your new buildings!
Congratulations to Class 11121-
1. You are among the few military
personnel who have ever experienc-
ed a civilian shake-down inspection
of personal items. Our sympathies
and good .wishes are extended to
'the innocent, unsuspecting, . and
very sincere instructor of the class.
In saying adieu, though soirie of
my ramarks of the past few weeks
may have indicated otherwise, I do
believe that people are the jewels
of God—yes, even Texans. In self-
defense, I submit the following
poem that appeared in the 1951
NATIONAL ANTHOLOGY OF
POETRY*
GOD'S RECREATION
Sitting on His golden throne,
Watching fritty things below,
Sat the King,- enjoying laughter,
Seeing lives of mortals flow
Through the channels of regres-
sion,
Growing children, always small,
Leaping, noisy little creatures
Placed here by. immortal law.
Smiling at their childish faults,
Vacuum Cleaner
Hugh Gracey was just a little
bitter about his trip to Lubbock.
That's right kids, Donna wasn't
there,
Wayne Teague was-seen Tues-
day night with a girl whose ini
tials are Nancy Shiflett.
Herb 'Seigler -••has- a new girl
friend. He? name is Linoleum;
Twana Carlock (excuse me
Craig) is back on the campus. Sor-
ry boys, but she is married.
Eddie Hamilton, joe Havis, and
Melvin Bentley had a party Wed-
nesday night. A good time was had
by all.
Jeddy Dry, a Tarleton ex, will tie
the knot Feb, 2, And speaking
of exes, We hear that -Fran Cade-
ton is coming back "this rieJcf1 se-
mester.
Jack Harrell and Zareefa Mef-
ford have gone on their separate
ways. She is on the prowl again.
It seems as if Martha Aingworth
and George Lewis can't get along.
Jimmy Kinsey sure is having a
good time. What about it jimmy.
And speaking of Jimimys-Stev-
ens and Burrows have certainly
been seen together a lot lately.
What is the reason that Bob
Steel gets so mad when they call
him. "Big .Deal.''
Guarding game and hobby, God
[s the Master of our being,
Planning futures to be trod
Toward a haven know as Heaven
Where the Playthings will take
rest.
Substitutions will replace them,
Later to become His guests.
BEGIN CHANGES IN
DEFERMENT PLAN
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 28.—A
total of 7,817 college and univer-
sity students in Texas have been
deferred by state draft boards
during the fall semester, Byig.
Gen. Paul L. Wakefield, state ^Se-
lective Service director, revealed
today in a letter to college and
university presidents.
The state draft director in his;
communication to the educational
administrators, said the "college
student deferment program is now
functioning smoothly on the
whole," He expressed ■ apprecia-
tion for the co-operation of col-
leges and universities.
"The continued success of the
prografn will depend very mater-
ially on .the care with which the
colleges and universities police it,"
General Wakefield wrote the col-
lege and university presidents.
"If a deferred student should
leave school for any reason, or
fail to pursue his courses satis-
factorily, it is the obligation of
the college to, report that fact at
once to the local board.
"No student must be allowed
to drop out of school without the
local board's knowledge and re-
turn to his community while con-
tinuing to enjoy a deferred status.
This would seriously embarrass
the local board.
"It would create ill will in the
community toward the whole stu-
dent program and might conceiv-
ably cause the local board to re-
fuse to grant any further student
deferments.
."The boards have cooperated
very effectively in the plan so far,
but they cannot be expected to
keep on doing so if the deferment
privilege is in any way abused,
"I am sure we can count on
your continued help in controll-
ing the program and making it
the success it deserves to be,"
General Wakefield's letter con-
cluded.
KSTV Radio Log
1510 Kilocycles—^250 Watts
Stephenville, Texas
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29
7:30 Early News.
7:35 KSTV Billboard;
7:40 Texaco Sports.
7:45 Farm Forum.
8:00 News for Breakfast. "
8:10 Local News for" Breakfast.
8:15 Musical Cloek.
9:00 News Hi-Lites.
9:05 Easy Listening.
9:30 Housewives. Protective
League,
10:00 Mid-Morning News.
10:05 Organ Melodies.
10:15 Hymn Time.
10:30 Your Business -Reporter. .
10:45 Book Review.
il:00 News Hi-Lites,
11:05 Hits from the Semi-Classics.
11:30 Hollywood Calling,
11:45 Perry Como. ;
11:00 Noon News.
12:15 Parade of Quartets.
12:30 Neighborhood News,
12:45 A Man and His Magic.
12:50 Todays Top Western Tune.
13-55.-, Market. Report, u.
1:00-News Hi-Lites. . ' 1 -
1:05 Western Music Hall,
2:00 News Hi-Lites.
2; 05 Platter Parade.
3:00 News Hi-Lites.
3:05 Western Roundup. -
4:00 News Hi-Lites,
4:05 Air Corps Tim<!; ■
4:15 Hawaiian Melodies.,
4:30 Eddy Arnold.
4:45 Guest Star. •■ ,
5:00 Central Texas Local News.
5:10 World and -Texas Headlines.
5:15 Here's to Veterans.
5:30 Sports Finals.
5:45 Sign. Off.,-^ ,, ,
POINT OF VIEW
By WILUAM HOUSE
The outlook for male college students who
hope to finish or at least continue their edu-
cation for a while seems ^ueh" brighter than
before. Restrictions on deferment of college
students have been relaxed somewhat and
those who really wish to secure an education
now have ample'opportunity to do so.
A total of 7,817 college and university
students have been deferred in Texas alone.
All over the nation a new, revised defer-
ment plan is being utilized to allow those
students who meet sufficient scholastic re-
quirements to continue in their educational
field of study in order that they may im-
prove themselves, both mentally and spir- •
itually.
However, this program, if it is to function
efficiently, must be carefully policed and
overseen. Abuses to the deferment plan may
result if proper steps are not taken to prevent
students who drop out of school from keeping
their- deferred status by failing to notify their
respective draft boards. Such abuses cannot
be tolerated for they would only serve to
create ill will aga'inst the program as a whole.
College officials can be of great assistance
if they will notify local draft boards when
students leave school for any reason at all.
There are several means by which a stu-
dent may be deferred. Students who are pur-
suing a full time course and receive induction
notices, if they have never been deferred be-
fore, will receive a Class I-S deferment until
the end of the academic year. However, this
I-S deferment is good for only one time.
Many other students are entitled to receive
Class II-S deferments. To qualify for the
Class II-S deferment under the new plan, a
students must meet one or both of two re-
quirements. First he must be in the prescrib-
ed upper portion of the male members of his
class or must have made a score of 70 or
better on the Selective Service Qualification
Test.
Local draft boards are riot required to
abide by these Class II-S deferments; it is
purely discretionary on their part. However,
as a general policy, they will honor such de-
ferments except in extreme cases. The Class
I-S deferment is just a on,e-shot proposition
which gives the student, ail automatic defer-
ment until the end of the school year if he
has never been deferred before., (
Still a third means of deferment is 'through
participation in the ROTC training program.
ROTC students are, eligible for deferments
if they are doing satisfactory work in their
courses. This is the most positive type of
deferment available to .students, because the
armed forces realizes fully the value of train-
ing educated young men to be future officers
and will not call such students out of school
except as a means of last resort.
So as you can easily see, there are many
avenues open to the college student who
wishes to continue his education. The situav
tioh is trying and desperate but not hope-
Jess. One big advantage" of the new defer-
ment program is that it tends to weed out,
all the undesirable element in student
ranks or students-who. do not deserve to be
deferred because of low. scholastic grades
or disinterest in school work.. All in all,
the program seems to propose a very fair,
efficient manner of deferring college stu-
dents.
Deferments should serve as a spur to the
student populace to keep their grades as higli
as possible and retain their deferments. Now
don't get me wrong; I don't think that stu-
dents should try to get deferments just, in
order to escape the draft. This would hardly
be a worthy, purpose ,,&nd would not. justify
the present college deferment plan.
Instead the. basic aim of'the plan should
be to defer college students who show suffi-
cient scholastic ability to be more valuable to
their government and country in the capacity
of well-educated, well-trained men who can
only get that way. through thorough college
preparation, training, and study. The United
States sorely needs, trained, educated, men in
S-iyjeuUiaed^fields-now iiiotra than ever, before.
As -such the student is of more value to the
common cause if he continues his education
rather than if he is sent to the fighting fronts
to -participate in. actual combat. : <
It is the moral duty of both the students
and their instructors to realize this as well
as the-- draft boards. In the long ; run the
college deferment plan may be of untimely
benefit to all concerned. Perhaps its value
has not been fully realized as yet, but soon
a great many people will begin to see the
point in training leaders to guide our coun-
try through some Its most trying exper-
iences.
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