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VOLUME XLin VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA. MAY 4, 1953 NUMBER 27 iDunlap^ Diuguid^ McCarthy Gen. William H. Milton Diuguid, Dunlap, Kuhne To Be fleeted By Honor Court Honored In Ceremonies Editor, Managers Of Cadet o Serve as 1954 Officers Lyons, Anchors, Turner, Langhammer By J. R. Hannay few Court Creates To the tune of Pomp and Circumstance VMI ushered in Manage Staffs for 'Cadet' in 1953-'54 her eighth superintendent, General William H. Milton, last Office Of Second Saturday in William Horner Cocke '94 Hall. Amid a colorful John Diuguid, Don Dunlap, and Paul Kuhne have been pageant, of military splendor General Milton took his place appointed editor-in-chief, managing editor, and business man- ^ice-Pres. by Vote beside the seven other men of hon- ager, respectively, of the VMI Cadet for 1953-54. Other major or and achievement that have pre- posts on'the editorial and business staff have been received by . Don Dunlap, John Diuguid, and Glee Club Has Part ceded him. jfSUvalt McCarthy, of. the present Jay Langhammer and Bill Turner, f i second clasB were elected presi- In Ceremonies, Will The assembly that attended the co-sports editors; Clanton Anchors, dent, vice-presiSfiot. and second inauguration was studded with advertising manager; and Peter vice-president (profccuter), re- Make Tour of State famous personages, both visitors Lyons, feature editor. and alumni. Among those in the In addition. Curry May and spectively, of the VMI Hdliay Court The Superintendent's inaugural Beverly McGruder of the present for the 1953-4 session. The,,elec- procession were John Stuart ceremonies gave the Corps and Battl^, Governor of Virginia, John Third Class have been designated tions took place at a joint meellpg friends of the Institute a second as next year's circulation managers of the present and the newly elect- Campball Hagan, President of the opportunity to hear the VMI Glee Board of Visitors, General Charles while Jack Fuller of the Second ed courts held last Wednesday Club on home grounds. This was Class, Lee McKnight of the Third night. E. Kilbourne, Superintendent their first appearance since their Emeritus, Robert T. Stevens, Sec- Class, and John Hannay of the dunlap has served on the Honor singing of the Brahms Requiem in retary of the Army, Dr. Francis Fourth Class have been selected CoCirt as representative of the the Rockbridge Concert Series P. Gaines, President of Washing- as proof-reading, alumni and head- Class of '54 for a year, having been with National Symphony Orches- ton and Lee Universtiy, General line editor, respectively. Music ed- lected to fill the vacancy left by tra. Their participation in the cere- William M. Stokes, General Lem- itor will be Tom Agee while the departure of Bill Satterfield. D. J. DUNLAP monies was to the extent of sing- uel Sheppard, General George C. humor department will be headed was thus one of his class's three ing the "Cherubic Hymn" by Dimi- Marshall, and many others. by Bill Makelim. Photography will lanent representatives in the tri Bortnainsky the "Sevenfold be under supervision of George ization — others being Diu- Seconds Elect Amen" by Sir John Stainer, and After the proce&ional and the Ford of the present Second Class. :id and Jack Daniel. "He Who Would Valiai^ Be" by presentation of the colors the Rev. Diuguid has been a member of In addition, Don is one of the John Bunyon. Churchill J. Gibson gave the invo- the Cadet editorial staff for three xecutive Council of the Religious Members To On Thursday morning "of "this cation. This was followed by a years, having served as one of the Council, supply sergeant for "C" week the club will board buses and short address by John Hagan. Mr. assistant feature editors this year. J. P. DIUGUID (company, managing editor for next Serve On GC travel to Richmond where they Hagan welcomed the visitors and He is vice president of the Honor [year's Cadet, and president of the will give a two hour program at said in explanation of the closeness Court for next year, a Distinguish- t Baptist Club. Re is both a Dis- Louis Massad and A1 Mattox The Mosque. This program, in- of VMI alumni and friends that ed Student, corresponding secre- 'tinguished Student and a Disting- were elected to serve on the Gen- cluding a half hour radio show, "there are no strangers here to tar of the IRC, and a member of .>*uished Military Student. eral Committee reprsentatives for will b sponsored by the C. F. Sauer day." the Religious Council. ^ Diuguid has been a class repre- the First Class of next year from Company and all proceeds of this Thf Governor was the next A Liberal Arts Major, he served entative to the Court since its re- a field of a dozen nominees put program will be given to the as chairman of the Flowers and J organization as a body independent speakj^r on the agenda with his forth at a recent meeting of the Cerebral Palsy Drive. The C. F. welcoming address to the delegates Favor Committee for the '54 Ring 'of the General Committee two class of '54. They, with the three Sauer Company has sponsored the Figure. years ago. He is editor-in-chief for and gjiests. He also touched on the officers of the class and the class Glee Club for the past three years bright history of VMI saying "For The new managing editor, Don -^e 1953-4 Cadet, a sergeant in Dog OGA representative whtf will be and has given the Glee Club their Dunlap, has served as a member ^ompany, corresponding secretary 114 years the name of VMI has elected next y«ar, will compose the best concert opportunities in the rein^Sl^ted the highest traditions of the editorial staff during the ot the International Relations First Class's port^ of tb« G«ner' citrof Richmond. past year. He is supply sergeant <' Club, a member of the Religious of America in peace and in war." al Committee. The program will be a varied He expressed his appreciation at for Charlie Company, president of Council, and a Distinguished Stu- At the same meeting, the pres- selection of music covering both next year's Honor Court, a Disting- dent. being invited to speak to the as- uish Military Student, and a mem- ent'officers of the class—Tommy classic and popular pieces. The sembly and closed with a verbal Armstrong, Bill Berry, and Larry regular music will be supplmented ber of the Religious Council. For The office of second vice-presi- salute to the superintendent. the latter organization he served dent, or prosecuter, to be held by Dougherty — were re-elected to by a quartet ably covered by serve in the same capacity next "Mud" White, Jim Bramlet, Don as Chairman of the Religious Em- McCarthy was created at the meet- hpasis Week Committee and was ing as a result of the recognition year by a unanimous vote that saw Howard, and Larry Dougherty. (Ed. Note: For the complete no other nominations from the This group will highlight the mer- text of Gen. Milton's address, instrumental to the success of that of the need for an experienced event. porsecuter or prosecution advisor floor. Armstrong and Berry have rier side of the evening with their see Page 4.) I in those cases brought before the been president and vice president, lively barbershop melodies. Paul Kuhne has been a member Honor Court. The holder of the respectively, of the class since On Friday, the club will journey of the paper's business staff since P. A. KUHNE, JR. new office will consequently be in their fourth class year while to Highland Springs for a morning Dr. Francis P. Gaines was the his Fourth Class year, having a non-voting capacity during any Dougherty was elected Historian concert and that evening they will next speaker with a light talk en- served as circulation manager for Brown, John Windle, Bob Hanson, Court trials. early this year to fill the vacancy repeat their Richmond concert at titled "Greetings from a Neigh- one year. A chemistry major, he left by the departure of Swan the Granby High School in Nor- bor." In this address he explained is a member of the American Frank Conley, and Bill Makelim. McCarthy has served on the Yerger. Dougherty also served as folk. Saturday will be spent as a the close relationship between Chemical Society as well as of the Hardy, who was an assistant fea- court since his fourth class year chairman of the Ring Figure Com- leisure day and Sunday the Glee VMI and Washington and Lee. International Relations Club. As ture editor this year, is one of the when he was elected vice-president mittee for the class. Club will again be in Richmond to business manager, he will oversee eidtors of next year's Bomb. > his class. First sergeant for Massad has acted as appointed take part in the morning services The Glee Club sang from the subscription campaigns, circula- Colonel Carrington C. Tutwiler, ''Baker company, he is a Disting- treasurer for the class at various at the Saint James Episcopal tier around the hall before Robert tion, advertising, and financing. Jr., Robert Jeffreys, head of uished Militray Student, an officer times throughout his cadetship. Church. The Glee Club will as- T. Stevens' inaugural address. The Columnists for next year will in- the VMI Public Relations Office, in the Armed Forces -Club, and a For Ring Figiure, he was elected sume the major part of the morn- Club sang Dinitri Bortniaksky's clude George Hardy, Tom Agee, and Captain S. Sidney Bradford, member of the Lacrosse Club. Business Manager and handled the ing prayer service by replacing the "Cherubic Hymn." Marshall Newton, Wilmer Paine, Jr. are faculty advisors for the Officers for the Court which has funds for rings, favors, flowers, regular choir and Cadets John Mr. Stevens' talk dealt with the Lee McKnight, Bill Turner, Bill Cadet. ^ lerved this year are Harry Johns- parties, and many other items. He Lund, Webb Maddux, and John and Walt McCarthy. Johnston, military situation in general. He is president of the Richmond Club, LeDeaux will be the lay leaders of said, "I have just returned from fl^wmmander of the second batta- a member of the Hop Committee, the service. . 'rfcon, was elected president last a tour in Korea. I can say that Rats Will Take Over Corps an officer in the American Chemi- The Glee Club will leav« Rich- I have never seen such efficiency spring and the completion of his cal Society, and Supply Sergeant mond about two thirty to be in \^term of office marks the end of the and high morale in any other for Dog Company. Lexington as early as possible Sun troops, ours or axis. The seventh As Old Cadets Pull In Chins first full year of operation under In addition to this new General day evening in order that the the new system of organization and eighth armies in Korea are The first Turnabout Day since Prillaman. Heading the Second f Committee duties, Al Mattox is cadets will have sufficient time to better supplied and in better , for the Court. Walt McCarthy, Regimental Sergeant Major, vice catch up on their studies. On May the spring of 1950 will be held to- Battalion will be H. P. Knoell of f originally a member of the Class spirits than any American troops morrow, beginning with first call "F" company. chairman of the AIEE, a member 16 the Glee Club will again take before. The problems are tremen- of 1953, was re-elected to serve of the Ham Radio Club, and an to the road when they travel to for BRC. The day is one in which All officers for the day's activi on next year's court by the Class dous but we are fortunate in hav- the rats are given all the responsi- ties were selected in drawings Honor Roll Electrical Engineering Clifton Forge to give another con- ing top leaders over there now." of 1954. major. cert at the High School there. bilities of running the Corps, with held last week. Filling out the reg He went to say that VMI is pro- the exception of the guard team. imental staff wil Ibe C. V. Clem ducing many of tomorrow's officers The fourth classmen will, how- ents of "C" company as regimenta and "producing not only men of ever, be responsible for mounting S-3, R. M. Smith as S-1, and L. D Col. Pancake To Lead 'Brass^ In Game education but men with character the guard on the hill after DRC. Miller acting as regimental S-4 and a capacity for leadership. VMI The holding of the topsy-turvy day The Institute's detachment of Against Regimenfs 'Braid^ Tomorrow has reason to be proud of its in barracks in 1950 was the first in "Kings for a Day" will have charge alumni." Mr. Stevens concluded many years. However, the custom of the Corps during the period for BY G. Y. HARDY titanic struggle between the Colo- J. P. "Stoop" Prillaman will with General Milton's past record did not survive its initial test in military duty tomorrow afternoon and closed his speech with this In addition to the unusual set- el's cagey charges and the vigorous hold down the position of first recent years and was not revived and will display their talents as representative's of the Corps' ver- base for the cadets tomorrow after- thought. "One who has lived in the until this year. From top to bot- commanders. •p of the Corps under the hands rich traditions of cadet life cannot I the fourth class tomorrow, an- sion of Fort Knox. noon. Pete Cox is expected to be tom, rats will be in charge and Company commanders will be R. J. P. Cross, adjutant of the a veritable stone wall at the key be anything but a good superin- upper classmen will have to suffer P. Morrison, regimental Band, A. other extraordinary event will take tendent." place. Col. Pancake and his staff Corps of Cadets will serve as stone position, and Webb Maddux for one day the tortures of the rat- J. Sattolo, "A" Company, R. G. of officers will play off a challenge manager for the cadet team, and will complete the double play General Milton's repsonsive ad- lin which they have inflicted on Stewart, "B" Company, C. R. issued to the captains of the regi- will direct his hopefuls from the combination at short-stop. Johnny dress which is printed in full in the new cadets for almost eight Thomas, "C" Company, W. B. Sala- ment. The "Brasss vs. Braid" con- bench. At time of publication, Lund will fUl out the infield, play- this issue, was very well received. months. giver, "D" Company, W. R. Nicolls, ,test will be settled on the softball Cross, after careful consideration ing at third base. The Glee Club's closing hymn, At the top of the regiment in "E" Company, R. H. Morecock, ''diamond on the parade ground at of the showings of his men in In the outer garden, the cadets "He Who Would Valliant Be," was the position of first captain will be "F" Company. approximately 4:15 tomorrow intramural play announced his will field an outstanding group followed by the benediction by the J. L. Davis of "D" company. C. R. The day will have its share of iafternoon. As a result of the starting line-up. Pitching for the of picket men in Harry Johnston, Rt. Rev. Thomas H. Wright from Steward will return to the ranks hilarity in the hands of the fourth scheduled time of the game and "Braid" will be the regimental C. C. Mitchell, Ray Hart, and North Carolina. with the rest of the upper classes class, but it has also its practical the outstanding performance of commander, Charlie, "Whirlwind" "Punch" Shorter. Johnston will The spectacle of the eighth in- Tuesday morning, yielding his aid in that it will allow the rats the Corps during the inauguration Steward, the most feared twirler play left field, Mitchell center augiu-ation of a superintendent command to Mr. Davis. The first a chance to see exactly how great of the Superintendent, there will in the Corps. Receiving the tosses field. Hart, right field, and Shorter drew to a close with the with- battalion will be under the com- are th responsibilities of nmnlng ^be no dirlll or parade and the of the big chief will be "Moow" will rove the garden as short drawal of the colors and the re- mand of C. F. Lennon of "B" com- the corps. The one day of relief Corps will be free to witneu the Hudson. (Continued on page 8) cessional. pany, who will receive "Stoop" (Continued on page 8) THE V.M.I. CADET companions. Yet they are not so strange in that they are ab- VMI MUSES solutely necessary to us in the long struggle in which we find "In the interest and amusement of all concerned" Published Monday afternoons. Entered as second class matter, ourselves entangled. the Cadet plans to present from time to time the poetic September 18, 1946 at the postoflice at Lexington, Virginia, under the Strategically, Europe is one of the basic keys to our attempts of cadets down through the years. act of March 3, 1879. Subscription during regular school year, $3.00. world position. Her population, her natural resources, her W. LUKE WITT Editor-in-Chief industrial potential, and her command of the Atlantic sea- ELEGY WRITTEN IN THE V.M.I. COURTYARD PETE COX Managing Editor routes are things which we cannot afford to lose if we hope (With apologies to Elegy written in a Country Churchyard) to maintain ourselves in a position from which we eventually NEWS STAFF bargain for a peace. Loss of these things would leave us facing The bugle sounds the call of dreamy hay, W. R. Johnson, C. H. Bowen, J. P. Diuguid, G. W. Hardy, D. J. Dunlap, a power center in charge of the great bulk of the world's The silent guards march slowly to their rest. A. M. Levinson, R. Nelms, E. Uhler, Lennon, B. G. Johnson, population, a combined industrial potential which would out- Hannay, McGeorge. The sergeant wanders off in careless way, weigh our own, and a stock of resources unequalled anywhere And leaves me here to shield each throbbing breast. JAMES HORNE Activities Editor else in the world. S. D. JONES phantom spirit beacons each to come, Last week's issue of the Cadet was notable in at least A Novelty To drown his lonely cares in mystic'streams one respect and that was that a major portion of the Honor 'Till morning brings the call of fife and drum. List which it carried had to be continued to a back page be Common Sense cause of its length. This fact merely serves to accent a most LE REVEILEE. encouraging trend at the Institute—an upward trend in the Last Tuesday night Brother Rats of '53 enjoyed one of academic realm of cadet life—for this Honor List was only the or time customs of a first class. ,That is the burning of No hope for those who rest and dream in peace. a little longer than its predecessor, which featured sixty-nine straight pants when the Corps dons the summer uniform of The piercing notes of "rev" invade each cell. names. white ducks. The near-grads had a big fire going to, and found With frosty key the gates of sleep release. The class, the state, the department, or the company some coveralls to add to the pile of slimy pants, and even a And wake each soul to find a living hell. which had the most representatives is not so important as hay rack. is the overall picture, the indication that more cadets are It was an orderly affair. The First Class got permission —A.B.D., '08 striving harder to gain the best education that VMI can offer. from the Institute to carry on the custom, and the reel cart We do not mean to imply that grades should necessarily be an detail was on duty to put out the fire after the fun was over. end in themselves but we cannot but see their value as an The OC stood by and enjoyed it. There were no actions be- Straight from the Stoop indication of collective academic effort. hind the backs of the Institute authorities; there was no horri- Some weeks ago we described the plight of so-called fied guard team; there, were no fights with members of the BY BILL MAKELIM "section traitors" who were the victims of academic sour guard team, and no special reports will be handed out. Con- Emile et Zola from the living room and began grapes hurled by their less ambitious classmates. We listed sequently no unfortunate first classman will have to remove Emile picked up his laundry singing some hilarious song which ^ the methods in which the serious student had to camouflage his strips as a result,of losing his head over the jpants-burning. sack and walked through the front no on knew the words to but every- his studying if he were to remain in favor with those around The First Class showed common sense in asking per- door of the Alpha Kappa Omega one laughed anyhow. Emile • him. We pointed out the ridiculousness of such a situation mission to burn the pants. The Institute showed common house. A heavy-set tweedy looking noticed that one boy seemed to in an institution of learning. young man was standing next to have cut his lip and he was about sense in granting permission for the execution of something to give him his handkerchief when That this situation has improved, that cadets are follow that was perfectly harmless. A lot more improvements and the fireplace fingering a glass on the mantle while a petite girl list- Zola said, "Look gang, somebody ing rather than blocking the path of the ill-dubbed "section many more privileges could be had in the Corps if common ened to him reverently, half sleepi- here from VMI. Let's all have a traitor" is, we believe, borne out by the Honor List of recent sense were used. The rising first class can learn a valuable ly. "Of course you know," he said party." • months. We congratulate the corps. lesson from this experience. as Emile stared at him, "that A K Then all hell broke loose. Some- It might be added, however, that common sense has of takes only the best at the Univer- body slapped Emile on the back, and all danced "wildly about sing- , late been more in evidence since the gentleman whose in- sity. Last semester we pledged Enough But ISot Too Much Baroususki, football you know and ing something which faintly re- ^ auguration was held last weekend has come to VMI. . . . un . . . what I can do for sembled the "Spirit." A short In the past few days a great deal has been accomplished you?" He stopped and glanced at pudgey person hung an AKO pin by the Eisenhower administration toward the drastic cutting Emile while the petite girl snored on Emile's tie and somebody else of of our military spending and of economic aid to European joyously in her chair. took it off and hung it on Zola to Letter To The Editor . . . which all sang "Red SaUs in the nations. The purpose for these cuts in our national disburse- "Why ... er ... I'm from VMI Sunset." "Congrats, kid," said the ment of funds is quite obvious. In keeping with his election Lexington, Va. and I ... " heavy-set tweedy lad Emile had promise, the President is reducing the size of our appropria- 25 April 1953 "Cold beer in the ice box, a tube first met. "You've just become an tions in order to balance the budget. Editor, The VMI Cadet of beno in the back yard, and ham- honorary AK and got pinned to ^ burger in the closet. Make your- Zola." At which all the boys There are, however, several things which bear examining Lexington, Virginia self at home." Just then three boys Dear Sir: clasped Emile's hand, the girls before one can render wholehearted support of any drastic came in carrying another and all kissed him on the cheek, and Zola cuts in the deefnse budget and in our financial aid to the From informed sources, the Administration has learned were singing something about threw her arms around him knock- nations of Europe. that fhe Corps as a whole is not particularly interested in its Vinegar hill. "Don't mind them," ing him to the floor. Athletic Association. While this worries us and gives us pause, Tweedy said. "Weekend, y'know. In the present cuts, the administration has announced Boys living it up a bit." Then he "But I . . Emile said, sitting its intention of spreading over a long period of time the de- I venture that this lack of loyalty and interest is not more went ofl muttering something on the floor. At this point the door velopment of our armed forces which was slated to have taken pronounced than it has been over the last thirty years. The about plastering a certain wall and to the dining room opened and place by 1954 under President Truman's accelerated plan of fact is the Corps has always felt that football and the Athletic girls who snore in bed. the bunny hoppers came in carry- ^ ing a no parking sign and still armament. This is a very noble and logical idea, but the pos- Association have been pretty much synonymous—and with Emile rested his laundry bag be- hind the girl's head and walked kicking. As Emile raised himself- sibility occurs to many that a balanced budget may not be of some justification. In extenuation, however, it must be borne up from the floor a bunny hopper in mind that football largely finances the rest of the entire into the dining room. A small com- much worth if the slow building of our armed strength allows bo was blasting forth with the accidentaUy spilled a drink down us to fall victim of a sudden blow by the Russians. We face a Athletic Program. "Bunny Hop" in Dixieland style his back and a girl stepped on his dangerous, well-informed enemy which is rapidly expanding You are facing a "new look"—a "new deal"—or even while a string of couples was weav- hand. Emile was spun around un- til he fell against a door marked industrially, militarily, and economically, and it would appear better a "square deal" from the Athletic Association. We are ing and hopping all around the room. Somebody kicked Emile in "John's john." He quickly darted that in view of that fact drastic economy is not the most convinced that thousands of dollars can be garnered through inside. greater efficiency, expansion, better service and quality in the back and, as he turned around, prudent move we could make in the field of military advance- was caught in whirl of the A rather well built lad was mak- our independent businesses (operated by the Institute) as he ment. ^ dance and pushed three times ing quick work with a plunger. In a recent release by the British government, it was well as second-hnad clothing and books, and self aid oppor- around the room until he managed "I'm Baroususki," he said. Emile tunities. With this money, or its equivalent, in hand, we can to escape to the kitchen. darted outside again into the con- announced that the Russian navy is now the second ranking fusion. marine power in the world. She has approximately twenty relieve the Athletic Association of its contribution to the Ed- "Do you like dogs?" It was a ucational Fund. It would make available large sums to pro- pretty brunette who was busily The bunny hoppers were carry*^ cruisers afloat, more submarines than any other nation in ing Zola on their shoulders yell- mote other sports, add to the number of minor sports and, opening a bottle of soda water, the world, and is rapidly building more ships of all types. The "My mother likes dogs. We like ing, "She's a drunkard through size of her land army is undeniably much greater than ours, most important of all, expand and increase the number of everything in my family, 'pecially and through . . ." Emile heard the and will probably remain that way. In addition, her tactical recreational and welfare facilities for the Corps as a whole parties. Party, party." She began splash as they put her down in the tub of beno. She came back wring- air force is larger than ours. We outrank the Russians only —all aimed at the goal of greatest possible opportunities for singing as the soda spilled on the table. "I'm Zola. Zola from Zilton. ing wet into the kitchen. Spotting in strategic air power. Augmenting her present array of participation in athletic activities of the highest possible per- centage of the Corps. In there they're necking and pet- Emile she ran to him. threw her strength is that of all her satellite powers. T)ie economy of ting and giggling. I don't think arms about him, knocking him Russia is devoted to military development. More than 50 per The source of all of our troubles has been and is lack it's nice, do you? Giggling, I over again, and screamed, "Lover, cent of her national income is directed toward military of finances. Bear with us. Give us your support, and we not mean . . . "You're new here aren't I've been dunked." Emile crawled only hope but fully expect to remedy this situation. ya? AK or prospective?" through the crowd to the door to ^ channels. the living room. No one seemed to Rome was not built in a day, but several thousands of "Why ... er ... I'm from VMI All of these facts point out the overwhelming strength and I ... " notice. His spit shine was runied, bricks can be laid in a day providing we have enough people but he finally made the liviiK of Russia, and they seem to point even more to the fact "Why I think that simply tre- room. I that we should be careful as to the nature and size of our working to plan as a team. We envision that sufficient bricks mendous. Do you know Joe Gelch? cuts in the defense budget. will be laid by Finals 1954 so that all of you will be conscious He's a junior there—or what ever Emile looked back to tb* Europe finds us in much the same situation as in the and proud of the progress. -- you caU them. Simply fabulou* kitchen; the hoppers were carrjr- military. The old adage that politics makes strange bed- Sincerely, boy." EmUe shook hi* head and ing Zola back to the tub agaio^ chugaluged a half bottle of ginger this time with a brush. In tw® fellows applies to our present situation. We have lain for Weir R. Goodwin ale which waa sitting on the Uble. seconds EmUe had straighten*^ some time now in the same bed with a few rather strange Graduate Manager Just then three couples emerged (Continued on page 8) •VINIDHIA 'NOXONlXai 'aXflXIXSNI AHVXniW VINIOHIA MAY 4, 1953 PAGE THREE

can fire into the embrasure of the News ARMED FORCES REVIEW bunker. The remaining rifle squads GARLIC and GARLANDS and the weapons squad make up BY. R. R. OUTLAND the platoon minus. The platoon In minus covers the ground around BY BUTTON GWINNETT Bunkers always present an headed by the platoon sergeant the bunker where men are placed Review imposing problem to the Infantry while the fire support group is to cover the dead ground around who has to take them. Out of the led by the assistant platoon serge- the bunker. Recently there have been an in- The 170th National and Annual also had a marked influence on the last war came new methods for ant. f) creasingly large number of signs Pants Burning and General Bar- life of the corps in general. For handling the problem. These The assault group is comprised Teamwork is the key to the pointing to the unmistakable con- racks Fumigation Meeting was the past two months, the condi- methods were developed as our of six men in addition to the whole operation against the bunk- clusion that Malenkov's position as held in the spacious inner court tions of the Rat class have become troops moved through Europe or leader. There are two bangalore ers. Teamwork, as in most other first man in Russia is anything but of Old Barax last week. This fate unbearable from time to time. Ef- the Pacific. Today they are finding torpedo men who are there to operations, is the key to success. forts of the Rat class to combat secure and that in reality a bitter has been the spark that set afire many users among our troops in breach any anti personnel obstac- the spring social season in the past this, "having nothing to lose but struggle is taking place for the Korea. The key to taking a bunker, les that face the team. There are Premiership. For the past several and gave every indication that the their chains, and the world to two flame thrower men. One hits '53 spring season will be a large win," by marked military ineffici- as in many other aspects of the weeks the Kremlin has been service, is teamwork. Teamwork the bunker from the side while TURNER'S shrouded in mystery and very -success. ency (gasp) have been intermitt- the other moves up to hit it from Amid the flames, your Hatchet, ently stifled by two upper classes. is never more important than in Assorted Pipes little is really knowii of what is the taking of a bunker. the front. There are two demoli- taking place. One thing, though, it and Kinks Powell—J.C. looked on. Among the good effects to be tion men who carry various char- and Tobaccos is obvious that the triumvirate of The ceremony itself originated in noticed are: the wide-awakeness of A platoon assigned the job of ges to blow the bunker apart. The Candies • Toys - Gifts Malenkov, Beria, and Moltov which the United States as early as 1600, the entire corps at BRC NOT due taking a bunker will organize it- reason for the duplication of men Stalin arranged to take control of when the earliest settlers used it to warm weather; it will enable the self. differently. A nine-man rifle is to avoid mishap due to failure I to commemorate the departure of the government upon his death is^ present Rat class to have an ink- squad is taken, and added to it is of equipment or lost of a key man. not functioning at all smoothly,* later settlers (a stake was used at ling of how to reprimand those the rocket launcher team from the The iire support group has a and sooner or later Moscow will be that time, but has been dropped beneath them next year, and there- platoon headquarters. It is organiz- two-man rocket launcher team, a EWING'S the scene of a violent political from the rite since.) by continue th "vicious cycle"; it ed then into an assault team. The two-man AR team, and a rifle explosion. Later, white settlers used it to proves useful to the Rats, wJio will assault team then is broken down grenadier plus the assistant squad MALENKOV: commemorate the departure of ((unfortunately) be getting out of into two groups. The first group leader. All these weapons are FINE PHOTOGRAPHY Malenkov was the man picked by later white settlers, such as the "line" (and here your roving is the assault group, and it has placed into position where they Stalin to assume J^e leadership witches, Quakers and whatnot. As suppresses a laugh, poUtely) soon the mission of neutralizing the fire of the triumvirate, 6uv it appears it exists today, the ceremony is by giving them a taste of the of the bunker. The second group, as if this Communistic fanatic has a representation of the departure misery they have heard so much the fire support group, has the ATTENTION failed to make his position as of mortal coils (straight pants and about. (And at this point, your mission of placing fire into the Take Your Date To The secure as possible. Many observers jackets) and senors. Due to tur- roving—sings off in order to take embrasure of the bunker while the feel that Malenkov has already bulent world conditions, the cere- blacksnake whip from peg on wall assault group is manuevering up WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT mony was held—not in the corral, thrown his chance for absolute and step gaily onto the stoop.) into position. The assault team is In Lynchburg authority away and that it is now as suggested—but in clandestine too late to surpress the many per- meetings, when small groups sonal ambitions which have been would meet and observe the ritual limiting Malenkov's power. One by setting fire to local buildings. WATKINS - COTTRELL COMPANY METROPOLITAN UGHT WHITE important indication of this dimin- A New Season WHOLESALE ishing prestige may be found by In any case, the tradition has HARDWARE and CUTLERY studying the various Russian news- developed, prospered, and become FLOURS papers. A surprisingly few amount an important part of the school Richmond, Va. of words have been written about year—^has also become useful in PUREBRED BIG BOSS Malenkov and in almost no cases stifiing (for about three weeks) has the man been given any praise. the bug population prevalent FEEDS It seems as if Malenkov is neither around Barax this time of year. Miss McCarron Florist acting like a dictator nor receiving The season that it ushers in is the 722 Main Street Lynchburg, Va. MiUed by the respect usually accorded to continual round of parties, ORCHIDS - GARDENAIS - ROSES parades, ceremonies, parades, ex- Roanoke City Mills, Inc. one. CORSAGES—A SPECIALTY BERIA: aminations, and parades. Roanoke, Virginia On the other hand, Beria's star Last Friday, the corps put away seems to be rising, and experts be- their tents, compasses, and gym lieve it is he who will soon become (play) suits and has again become Russia's real dictator. It was Beria a collection of "garrison soldiers." who received all the credit for call- The Diversion From Drill, how- ing off the recent purge of several ever, has been worth the trouble Jewish doctors and surpressing il- taken to leam some fairly practi- legal methods of attaining con- cal aspects of military life. Now we fessions. Beria has also been given return to a long series of practice- a surprisingly large amount of formations. And these are and will credit for Russia's new "peace prove useful, since two drills a day policies. Beria's position as head ar in store for the corps. of the secret police places him in "Resurrection" • a very advantageous spot, as he Sporadic "Resurrections" have commands a formidable private army and has valuable informants virtually everywhere. Beria is also Concrete Pipe & in charge of the slave-labor force, Products Co.f inc. of great importance to. the Russian Richmond, VirgiiiiA economy. Stanley R. Navas '41 One of Beria's most noticeable Harry W. Easterly, Jr. '44 qualities is extreme patience, so Jack M Parrish, Jr. '48 it seems likely that he will bide Frank G. Luuthan, Jr. '41 his time until the opportune mo- J. M. Dunlap '38 ment to overthrow Malenkov W. B. Nugent '42 arises. At the present time Beria is primarilly concerned with con- T. B. Phillips '50 B solidating his gains and not at- William Emory '48 tempting to disagree too strongly with Malenkov. 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Bos. Phone 735 Re«. Phone 3179 FBODUCT OP ytaty AUMICA't LSAOIMQ MAMUrACTUBBB OW CJOA«»TT«» Charlie Co. Takes First Place Text of General Milton's SHADOW: MEET MR. HUMPHREYS In Written Competitive .Drill; Inaugural Address Here Baker, Able Are Close Behind Address of Major General Wil- in the government of the Common- Company "C" captured an im- Third Class captured second place. liam H. Milton, Jr. at his inaugura- wealth of Virginia and there is portant first place on the written But by being consistent and plac- tion as eighth superintendent of now apparent a determined effort competitive drill held Monday ing first, second, or third in all Virginia Military Institute in Wil- being made to restore our federal afternoon, April 20, the results of classes, they copped first place. liam H. Cocke Hall on May 2, government to one of economy and which were released last week. A breakdown by classes follows: 1953. high principles. We iStill are, and The big 100 points gives the men FIRST CLASS The Virginia Military Institute will continue to be, a strong and of Charlie a tighter hold on second 1st Able 7.057 exists for one purpose, namely to moral nation. This reversal of place in the year's Garnett- 2nd Baker 6.900 give young men a sound basic the national trend comes as a Andrews competition. It also 3rd Charlie 6.706 education in preparation for serv- result of a better informed people, means that "A" and "C" companies 4th Band 6.666 ice in after-life, and at the same and the fearlessness of leaders of will probably battle nip and tuck 5th Dog 6.500 time inculcate in them a true integrity in giving the public facts. , to the last day to see which guidon 6th Fox 6.237 sense of self-discipline, self-reli- Our reason for existence is to will bear the blue streamer next 7th Easy 5.980 ance, self-oconfidence and spiritual develop such leaders. The Vir- strength which can be summed up year. SECOND CLASS ginia Military Institute has long in one word, character. Baker Company grabbed second 1st Band 6.473 been recognized as a great school Ours is a peculiar system in place, and redeemed themselves 2nd Baker 6.213 for military leaders. We go back comparison with conventional col- for the poor showing they made 3rd Charlie 6.193 to the War between the States and leges of this country, in that, over on the last competitive drill when 4th Easy 6.117 the battle of New Market. We and above maintaining high acade- they ended up in sixth place. 6th Able 5.926 gave 1,830 fully trained men to mic standards, we superimpose Shakine hwidi with hit thadow to tuy for Robert E. H^p^ la tho Baker is still a fighting contender 6th Dog 5.695 the armed forces in World War SS "Ho«.e of Magic" .dence ^ foldS a rigid military system and demand for the top place, but the company 7th Fox 5.450 I, 4,402 in World War H, includ- •nablet him to walk ofT the rtage -nd ^ high moral standards through the has been slipping of late. Never; THIRD CLASS ing many ofilcers of general rank •hadow up in a box. or to do any of the many thingi you-may havo frtihtd medium of our cadet honor court. theless "A" and "C" cannot hiake 1st Baker 7.716 and six flag officers in the Navy, wau. oould do with vour shadow. We have seen in recent years the mistake of considering the 2nd Charlie 7.566 and are now well represented in a laxness in high places, and a rest of the competition a two way 3rd Able 7.470 Korea. This is our record of serv- 'House of Magic- J!p Be Shown resultant deterioration in the race. 4th ' Dog 7.390 ice in times of great emergency, moral fiber of our nation as a Following Charlie and Baker on 5th Band 7.184 one of which our alumni and State whole. We have seen the princi- be justly proud, and which Tuesday in JUM^ Hall the writ were Able company, 3rd 6th Fox 7.113 ' Tj ples of free enterprise in danger results primarily from the build- place; Regimental Band, 4th place; 7th Easy 6.878 Paper will be exploded at J. M. and have watched a great people ing of characters well as the mili- eye attached to a loudspeaker Dog company, 5th place; Eisy FOURTH CLASS Hall here on Tuesday, May 5, when begin to dedicate their thinking tary training which every cadet ma^s it possible to "hear" light, company, 6th place; and t«liabl« 1st Charlie 8.050 General Electric's "House of and ambition to security at any receives - during his stay at VMI. the changes in light being heard Fox company, 7th place. 2nd Able 7.654 Magic" will be presented. cost. We have watched a dan- as .(^t^inges in sound. Test averages by company^ ,&ie 3rd Baker 7.576 Our contribution to the civic gerous trend in academic circles A paper disk is attached to the ln.,jCOinbination with a special shown below: '''' 4th Dog life—both of the state and nation 7.527 towards undue emphasis on acade- shaft of a motor and turned faster lamp, .ipusic is sent across the 5th is also great, even though it is Charlie " 7.128 Band 7.509 mic freedom, and, in contrast, and faster until, with a startling C009A on a beam of light and heard 6th less spectular. It is in practically Baker .« 7-101 Fox 7.456 have seen more and more effort report, it "explodes" or flies apart. at tlw jopposite side of the room. 7th all fields of endeavor, ranging Able Easy 7.431 to make education a tool of the At the instant of the explosion a "This ,9fperiment of carrying the In all companies the averages of ranging from the small community Regimental Band State. Also to many people a col- light flashes, leaving the shadow hum«j^ voice or music on a beam the Rat grades were higher than to the nation as a whole. We have Dog 6.778 lege degree has become regarded of the breaking disk on a fluores- of Ught has been performed in those of the upper classes. The had three presidents of major rail- Easy /i6.60i, as a social necessity, rather than cent screen. Schenectady for a distance of more same was true of the Third class; roads and have been especially Fox e.sk the attainment thereof represent- This demonstration, which illus- thaix 2S miles. Similar expelriments they averaged higher on the test prominent in highway building and The statistics show that thf, jace ing a basic opportunity for de- trates the manner in which scient- haye been conducted to carry than the upper two classes. How- engineering. Also, amog the for- was very close. First and s6yent^ veloping the capabilities of an ists study such objects as whirling sp,uQd ,,from an airplane to the ever, with but one exception the mer cadets are many judges, 150 places were separated by .564;. . The individual. turbine wheels moving at high ea^, and from a moving train to First class averaged better than State legislators, six State gover- gap between first and speeds, is one of many to be pre- a stotion platform. the Second dass; that exeception This is the dark side, and while nors, more than 1,000 lawyers, places was only .027 of a point„' sented at the hour-long "House of Robert E. Humphreys, who will was in Easy company. This means it weighs heavily in the balance, leading ministers, editors, doctors, and between first and third the Magic" show. Rather than a magic present the "House of Magic" is that the Second class was low rung there are forces working towards authors, scientists, bankers and re- difFerence was .102. show, as its name would indicate, a yodng engineer who is well quali- on the totem pole. our rehibilitation as a nation and presentatives in all branches of in- An examination of the results a prevention of a collapse of our the show resorts to not tricks, but fied tb demonstrate the marvels of These facts are seen in the dustry. There are many other mak- shows that it was the Rats of!''^ democracy. There is, and has been, presents merely striking scientific modern science. statistics below: ing major contributions to the Company who made the best show- a rigid economy and high morality phenomena discovered in General • ilr. Humphreys, who until re- ing in the Corps, and put their Class Average community life of the small towns eiiiitiy has been living in. St. of this state and elsewhere. Electric's Research Laboratory at company on top. They compiled an First class 6.578 ond class averages the companies Schenectady, N. Y. Petersburg, Fla.*, was graduated 8.050 average on the test." No Second class 6.009 of the First Battalion took the top How does the military life of from Georgia School of Technology other average was as high as an Third class 7.474 three places. The Second Classmen the Institute enable it to produce Now is its seventeenth season, in 1945 with a bachelor of elec- the "House of Magic" has been en- 8.0. Fourth class 7.601 of Band company were highest in well-rounded and diversified men, trical engineering degree. Otherwise "C" company did not Corps average 6.910 the Corps. In figures it looks like men of character and men who joyed by more than 13,000,000 Going to Schenectady in Decem- have as good a showing. The First It is also interesting to note that this: will supply a hard core of spiritual persons, including 2,500,000 at the ber, 1945, he joined General Elec- Class placed third, the Second the First Battlaion was far ahead First Battalion 7.085 integrity to the State of Virginia New Work World's Fair alone, and tric as a student engineer on the Class placed third also, and the of the Second. Except in the Sec- Second Battalion 6.726 and to the nation? I feel very more than 1,200,000 service men company's Test Course. After com- strongly that our basic objecture is and women during the war years. pleting this course, he transferred the building of character and inte- It has been a feature of every to the G-E Industrial Control Engi- grity, and that the military train- major exposition since the Century neering Divisions, and then enter- ing is a means to that end rather of Progess in Chicago. ed the Advertising and Publicity than an end in itself. To me, our The "House of Magic" is the Department. great military record and contri- name originally given to the Re- bution is a by-product of the char- search Laboratory of the General acter of our graduates. Self-disci- Electric Company by the late pline is an essential requirement Floyd Gibbons, radio commentator, Boxley Quarries to success in all fields of endeavor, author, and foreign correspondent. and the military and honor system New scientific findings at the Re- search Laboratory which are of in- Crushed Llmestmie of the Virginia Military Institute aad result in the attainment of inte- terest to the layman are included among the acts in the postwar ver- grity and of self-discipline in later Crushed Granite life. Our obligation is to raise men sion of the science show; of high character, of great prin- One of the most interesting dem- ciple. . . . men who, by example onstrations is that featuring the W. W. Boxley & Co. as well as by accomplishment, can "electric eye." With its aid, an 711 BOXLET BUILDING give greater assurance of our main- electric lamp is turned on by ROANOKE, VHIGINIA taining our future as a great State striking a match. And an electric and a great nation .... men who believe in the early American way of life, that is, the principles of morality and of free enterprise and who by their training at the (Continued on page 8)

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Cofer cf BY DAVE BURKES right-center field in the bottom terson, with the bases saturated, highest national ranking, is the Bowman If Pettyjohn was awarded the of the eighth inning to ignite a one run in and no outs. Patterson rifle team. Long overdue in re- Saturday afternoon, before a Jeffrey c 2 10 trophy for the man maintaining two-run V;M.I. rally which brought was no problem to the rampaging ceiving the praise and recogni- sun-baked and wind-blown crowd of Knight ss 0 0 the highest average throughout the the high-flying Keydets an 8-6 Keydets however, giving up eight tion it so richly deserves, the some 200 track enthusiasts at Uni- Twomey rf season, and Jack Flynn emerged baseball victory of William and more hits and four runs the re- sharpshooters, coached by Mr. versity of Richmond's Millhiser Penton 2b from the National 68th, in a field Mary. The two teams were dead- mainder of the contest. Robert Steward, has carved a Field, Richmond's Spiders bowed Carter p of 753 marksmen. With such as 6-6 when Crockett's towering The Keydets piled up sixteen record for itself this year that to V.M.L's Keydets in their last smash lit the fuse to the pay-off Patterson p these forming the nuclues of the meet before the stat6 Big Six safeties, including four doubles can no longer be denied. Usually rifle team, there appears to be no inning. Dick Fencil promptly considered as a minor sport, and Meet next week. Keydet Johnny and Crockett's triple! Six V.M.I. Totals 38 6 12 24 6 immediate problem of producing belted a double scoring Crockett players hit in the double figures, a dormant one at that, the rifle a challenger to the top twenty in Mapp sparked the V.M.I, thinclads Virginia Military Institute easily with the tie—-breaking with centerfielder Curly Powell team, in the past three years, has | nation to their 76-85 victory by taking Ab R H 0 A marker, Fencil scampered to third connecting for three. cHmbed into contention as one of, ^^^ three first places and one second Woolwine ss 4 12 0 1 on Sanguigni's long fly and scored the best m the nation, which ^^^^ ^he highly capable place and adding up a personal an insurance man when Frank The win enabled V.M.I, to even Chumbley 2b 4 0 2 4 0 total of 18 points. Johnny, ^ho is its season's record at 6-6 and its shouuld be expected from any ^oach Steward is leaving the In- Knoell laid down a beautiful Crockett lb 4 1 1 10 1 mihtary college the ralihre of ^^ ^^^^^^ ^ ^^ sprinter^hurdler-jumper for the squeeze bunt. S.C. mark at 3-3. Noe's charges Ramer If 3 0 0 0 0 Keydeta, took firsts in,the 100 yd. now have copped their last four in Bill Brehany started for the Beale If 0 0 0 0 0 Drexel. It is unfortunate that a Dash, the High HuriB^ iin4 th« a row. Fencel If ' 2 12 0 0 This year the team had a 6-5 man commanding such renowned Low Hurdles, and stbofl si^nd to locals but didn't stick around for record in shoulder to shoulder esteem by friend and foe alike long. William and Mary, bunching With seven contest remaining, Walter if 0 0 0 0 0 Richmond's Frank Padjackowski in the Keydets have a good chance to Sanguigni 3b 4 113 7 matches, beating the University of on the "firing line" and a man the broad^ Jump. three singles, a walk and a hit batsman, for three runs sent "Bul- take the Big Six crown and finish Knoel rf 3 1110 South Carolina, Davidson, Furman, 'ho has contributed so much to While Johnny,.^called' by toach let Bill" in for an early shower. well up in the Northern District Manus c 5 13 5 1 Western Maryland twice and ] making V.M.I. a prominent figure Corfnack the best 'All-round track Freshman Jimmy Foster acted as S.C. standings. Still to go however, Powell cf 5 13 3 0 Georgetown, while losing to V.P:I. in marksmanship throughout the star in V.M.I.'s histoiy. ;itol)e the fireman ikt the juncture and scat- are crucial contests with Rich- Brehany p 0 0 0 0 0 twice, Davidson and West Vir- country, is leaving. It is the fer- spotlight with his three fliitt places, tered eight Indian hits over the mond, Virginia, V.P.I., WUliam and Foster p 5 12 13 ginia twice, which incidentally vent belief of this sportswriter Richmond's Buddy Arnold and Key la«t 8^ innings, allowing no Mary and West Virginia. The way stood 16th in the nation. [ that the absence of Coach Steward det Troy Carter were ralso stand- earned runs on registering his V.M.I. has been belting the ball Totals 39 8 16 27 13 Improving steadily the past from V.M.I, rifle range will leave outs. Arnold, with Map^ sitting on first victory of the current cam- of late, and the hurling of some W&M 300 010 200—6 11 0 three seasons, Steward's riflemen a vacancy at the Institute, that the sidelines for this one, won the paign. of the mound staff makes pro^ VMl 001 310 12x—8 16 3 new stand S4th in the United, will be hard to fill. Although no 220 yd. dash in :22 flat. Although States. In 1951, the rifle team immediate successor to Coach V.M.I, wasted little time in shel- this time would haVe^'tied the BATTING AVERAGES FOR 12 GAMES stood 128th aiid in 1952, 92nd. ^ Steward has been named as yet. University record of lait year, It ling Indian starter Arlan Carter For those in the corps unfami:, there are some that think that was ruled out by the-'Jddges be- from the mound, nicking the Player AB R H 2b 3b HR RBI Ave. liar with the organization of the; Sgt. Driscoll will get the nod. (iausie of a brisk tai^^nd which Morgan 1 1 1.000 rifle squad, there are two teams. The popular Driscoll, producer of helped him along. Second' place of Richmond. The height of 11 feet Fulks 1 1 1.000 an Air F^orce and a Ground Force; a one time Big Ten champion, is was taken in this eveAf by Beane 6 inches is Jack's highest and, Ewing 4 3 1 4 .750 combine. From the top man on recognized as one of the top of Richmond with Hopkihs, pro- since his top height has been go- Witt 2 2 1 1 .500 both teams a combination is chosen^ coaches in marksmanship today, mising rat sprinter, takin|['^ird. ing up with each meet this season, Crichton 2 0 1 .500 to represent V.M.I, as varsity atid'I' Recently, members of the rifle Carter, a grid fullbaeiir''l^- his there should be a good season in Crockett, D. 46 9 19 3 4 4 .413 J.V. marksmen. Firing inde'p^- isquad met with General Milton, first year with the thihfclads; won store for him next year. Billy Fencel 16 4 6 1 4 .375 dently from one another, the Although it is not known what the shot-put and the' 'disteiiir for Green, another potential for the Sanguigni 42 11 14 2 2 2 12 .333 Force composed an 8-1 record this'was decided on for next year in the Keydets. His 133 feet'nine Pole Vault, was kept out of the Walter 9 2 3 1 .333 year and the Ground Force com-" regards to the rifle team at V.M.I., inch heave in the discus was the meet this week because of in- Crockett, G. 3 1 1 .333 prised an outstanding 16-4 season, the superintendent's views on the best of his career and ranked just juries received at practice last Knoell 42 8 ' 13 4 1 10 .310 The Air Force team, incidentally, topic in general is no mystery, short of the top mark in th6 state week. Woolwine 42 8 13 2 1 8 .310 ran second in the Mid-Atlantic The superintendent correctly feels this season. c. ..t • With the Keydet's power steadily Ramer 34 7 9 1 1 7 .288 area of the Hearst Trophy Com- that a military school should have Manus 15 3 4 .267 petition, beating both V.P.I. teams an outstanding team, ranking at Ben Angle, another Keydet star, increasing they should prove a Brehany 16 2 4 1 2 .250 and losing only to powerful Lehigh least with West Point and Anna- moved up from his half-^lfi spe- major threat in the Big Six meet Chumbley 46 11 11 3 2 .239 University. Some of the "big- polis. He feels that, in times like cialty to the mile and out-^Uelled at Richmond next Saturday. Foster 20 3 4 1 1 .200 name" victims of the Air Force the present, each man should have the Spider's two aces, Bili| Jordan The complete summaries follow: Powell 41 6 • 8 3 3 .195 sharpshooters included U. Michi- some training in marsmanship. At and Joe Porter in the mMi's'most High Jump—Kehitz (R); tie for Lawrence 6 • 1 1 .167 gan, Montana State and Louisville present, the corps is not getting exciting event. Angle ! and'Jordan second. Moran (R) and Stroemann Beale , , 6 2. • . .00& while the Ground Force strafed a chance to do that. It is safe were neck and neck through'most (VMIO. Height—6 ffeet. Morris . 7 .000 such stalwarts as Ga. Tech, Mis?., to assume that plans are now of the race with a :63 first quarter, Shot-Put—Carter (VMl), Ser- Ralph 9 1 .000 U. Indiana, Kentucky, Stanford, under way in which increased rifle a 2:10 half, and a 3:18 three-quar- vidio (VMl), Leibich (R). Distance Parks 2 1 .000 U. Va., and Kansas U., not an interest will occur. ters. But Ben opened his stride on —43 feet 8% inches. Byron 2 .000 unimposing record when one con- Although the rifle team is con- the backstretch of the gun. lap and Mile—Angle (VMl), Porter (R), Kirchmier 1 .000 siders the emphasis stressed and sidered by many in the corps a took the steam out of his chief Jordan (R). Time—4:25.2. Totals 415 80 117 21 9 3 61 .282 amount of money backing these minor sport,^ this sportswriter re- competitor. Pole Vault—Three-way tie for powerful institutions of higher first among Sheridan (R), Cole cognize it as a major organization Ben's 4:55 time was the best in nasium. Lt. Governor Price intro- learning. —a team that has gained not only the state this season and was good (VMl) and Theodose (R). Height —11 feet 6 inches. Years Ago duced the speaker, Mr. Johnson, Probably the most consistent the position of 34th best in the enough .for a ten-yard lead at the country, but, more important, the Broad Jump—Pajackowski (R), who spoke of the merits of both marksmen pn the team, and the tape over Sorter, who moved up respect and admiration of people Mapp (VMl), Stroemann (VMl). the incoming and outgoing Super- men awarded medals by Coach over the rapidly fading Jordan. At VMl throughout this country, who re- Distance 22 feet 10 inches (new intendents. Then the party retired Steward were: Mitch Pettyjohn, The 880 yd. run was the Keydet's cognize it as another capable re- University of Richmond record). to the parade ground for a garri Hans Leopold, Tommy Barrett, race from the start with Bill Hig- son review. Three companies of in- Jack Flynn, Dave Campbell and presentation of V.M.I. Javelin—Mathis (R), Wacker Apparently a formal inaugura- glnbotham, Pete McCrary, and Ben fantry, one battery of artillery, and Capt. Kaye Henderson. However, (R), Kleinpeter (VMl). Distance— tion of the Superintenednt is a Angle leading all the way. McCrary one troop of cavalry passed in re- to overlook such competitors as 163 feet 2 inches. farily new thing at VMl. No refer- maintained the lead until the last ences to a formal ceremony can be view, followed by the new cadet Bill Greig, Harold Hopheimei:, COMPLIMENTS 440-Yard Run—Mallo (VMl), few yards when Higginbotham's found until the Cadet describes the battalion, which had only been at George Hardy, Fred StevesOn, of Shay (VMl), Griffith (VMl). Time first win of the season and both inauguration of General Kilbourne, the Institute a few weeks. After Barney Lawless, Bob Bowden, Paul —:52.6. he and McCrary show promise for on October 1, 1937. the Corps had passed the first Kuhne and George Signer, in the ARTHUR SILVER next year's Keydet team. 100-Yard Dash—Mapp (VMl), time, General Lejeune and General final analysis of a great team, Haberdasher Arnold (R), Wacker (R). Time— Much of the program is similar The Keydets also swept the 440 to the program that took place Kilbourne exchanged places on the would be an injustice. Each man yd. run with Dick Mallo taking :10. reviewing stand, and General Kil- High Hurdles—Mapp (VMl), this weekend. On Thursday night first place. Windy Shay second, a formal reception for General bouriie became the new Superin- and Gene Griffith third. The time Arnold (R), Wacker (R). Time— tendent. :15.4. Lejeune, the retiring Superintend- was :S2.6. The same issue of the Cadet 880-Yard Run — Higglnbotham ent, and General Kilbourne, the Joe Mathis, Richmond's ex- that tells of the inauguration of (VMl), ,McCrary (VMl), Angle incoming Superintendent, was Marine Javelin thrower continued Gen. Kilbourne describes a Corps (VMl). Time—2:02.9. held in the gymnasium. The undefeated in his specialty by trip to Lynchburg on Monday 220-Yard Dash—Arnold (R), United States' Navy Band was on whipping the spear 163 feet, two night, the fourth of October. The Beanne (R), Hopkins (VMl). hand for the occasion. All mem- inches. Wacker of Richmond took stage company that had made the Time—:22. bers of the faculties of the Insti- second place and Russ Kleinpeter play "Brother Rat" a Broadway Discus —Carter (VMl), Byrd tute and Washington and Lee were of V.M.I. copped third. invited, as were the members of hit, had gone on tour, and was The pole vault ended in a three- (VMl), Thacker (R). Distance— presenting the play in Lynchburg. 133 feet 9 inches. the First Class and the officers of way tie between Jack Cole of the other classes. Among the dis- (Continued on page 8) Two-Mile—Porter (R), Fortin V.M.I, and Sheridan and Theodose tinguished guests present were As- (VMl), McLain (VMl). Time— sistant Secretary of War Johnson 10:12.6. and Lt. Governor James Price, who THE STATE Low Hurdles — Mapp (VMl), was at that time the Democratic Arnold (R), Lavery (VMl). Time nomhiee for Governor. ComplimenU —:23.8. Where Cadets Mile Relay—Won by VMl (de- The next morning saw the in- fault). augural ceremonies in the gym- Congregate Sodas - Sandwiches PHONE m Samuel R. Rose, Jr. Toiletries OF A FRIEND Brown's Cleaning Works Insunuice • Surety Bonds (Cadet Checks Honored) Opposite State Theater 14 S. Rvidolph St. 901 Ameiicui Bldg. Richmond 19. Va. "PreM WhUe You Wait" SGT. SWINK, Prop.

COMPLIMENTS OF BOB & DICK CQMPLIMENTS OF BRADFORD LOVEGROVE Maurice E. Newman and Son • Pret Brawn't SpMtS Sullivan's Super Market PonenU Plrcctors Rec«rd G«* Raiud Keundu• p M:U pM.- M:U pjm. u. S. Route SO B ASTON * * JUKVLAND Nm^ WWh Frl thraach rri. TtAPPI MARYLAND WREL-1450 K C tired, the Techmen loaded the VMI Nine Takes Tech 3 To 1; sacks. Crockett fielded the ball Trophies To Conyne To Leave Institute himself for the final out and pre- Crockett Holds Techers to 6 Hits served his hard-scored triumph. Big George Ramer was dogged Be Presented To Take New Position in Fall In a top-flight mound duel Mon- fielu single and Chumbley held by ill-luck again when, in the Last Friday night at the annual The material with which he has day afternoon, VMI edged a good at second. Manus then deposited first, his finger was split by a fast To Best Athlete swimming banquet coach A1 had to work has not been outstand- Gobbler combine 3-1. VMI pulled one from Crockett. It is not sup- ing in any respect, but through a bunt and when Tech decided to It has been released by Mr. Conyne announced that he would its Southern Conference win,— try and nip the sliding Chumbley posed that the injury is very not return to the Institute next fall the hard work and expert guidance serious, however, Ramer will pro- Weir R. Goodwin, director of athle- bringing its S.C. record to 2-4 and at third, all hands were safe. Jack tics, that Pres Brown is donating as Swimming coach. For the past of Coach Conyne they have proven its overal record to 5-6—despite Sanguigni then poled a terrific bably be out of action for at least three years Conyne has held down themselves fit for any match. The two contests. two trophies to members of the committing a total of seven mis- smash to center which center- graduating class this year and each the positions of instructor in Bio- team has defeated all the oppo- cues. Both Jim Beard, the ace fielder Walt Mitchell pulled in on VPI Ab R H 0 A year hereafter who are desig- logy, physical education instruc- nents they have ever faced except Hokie "righty" and A1 Crockett a beautiful over-the-shoulder grab. nated-1- the BEST-ALL-AROUND ture, and swimming coach. In all North Carolina who is in an en- were in rare form; Beard gave up Chumbley easily scampered home Wright c, 5 113 1 athlete in major sports-2- the these positions he has shown a tirely different class since most a total of four base knocks, fanned with the third VMI tally, after Anderson 2b 5 0 0 1 0 BEST-ALL-AROUND athlete " in great deal of ability and much of their swimmers are on a scholar- three and didn't walk a man; the catch. Fencil fanned to end Mitchell cf 3 0 2 5 0 sports. interest. The loss of Coach Conyne ship. Thus through the hard work Crockett gave up six scattered the rally. Tederick If 4 0 0 0 0 who was highly respected among of Coach Conyne swimming at hits, no more than one an inning, Smith lb 3 0 0 13 0 These will be presented at the V.M.I, has been firmly established Powell Stars the corps as well as among those fanned three and walked one man. Scruggs ss 4 0 0 0 1 time the other trophies are pre- who he worked with, will leave and has become a great deal more Two of the four hits garnered by VPI missed a big opportunity DeHart rf 4 0 12 0 sented during Finals and are quite an empty place in the V.M.I. athle- popular among the corps. the Keyflets were by hard-hitting to score in the top of the 7th when Burke 3b 4 0 10 2 handsome, being a plastic stand on tic staff that will be hard to fill. Aside from his work with the Frank "Ozark Ike" Knoell, who lead-off man Mitchell got to first Beard p 3 0 0 0 4 which is an electric clock beside Coach Conyne has gained much swimming team Conyne works connected for the first Keydet via an error by Sanguigni, took which is a gold sports figure. fame in the past three years as with the field events men on the hit in the second, a ground single second on the overthrow to first The Executive Committee of the one of the best swimming coaches track squad. He has been a definite through the box, and lined a single and attempted to score on a Totals 36 1 6 24 8 Athletic Council has decided that in the Southern Conference. He asset to the good record estab- into center in the big 5th. A clothesline single to center by De- VMI Ab R H O A they will determine the two cadets has developed an outstanding lished by them. Along with the double by George Chumbley lead- Hart. 'Powell took the ball and Woolwine ss 4 0 0 3 4 to receive the awards at the same squad which has copped many many athletic jobs held down by, ing off the 6th and an infield fired a perfect strike to Manus Chumbley 2b 4 1 1 3 5 meeting at which they award honors in the past seasons as well the versitile Conyne, hp alsb single by Crockett in the same in- at the plate in time to nip the Crockett p 4 0 10 3 monograms, which is May 26. The as two State Championships titles. teaches Biology and (ira^ving. ning ended the hitting for the sliding Mitchell. The toss came Ramer c 0 0 0 1 0 system of awarding will be having day as far as the Keydets were all the way without touching the Manus c 4 0 0 3 2 the mongrams winners in each Sanguigni 3b 3 10 0 3 Coach Conyne has not stated at concerned. ground and probably saved Croc- sport with their coaches submit ciding on two men from the eight the present time his plans for the kett considerable trouble. Crockett Knoell rf 3 12 10 to the Athletic Council the con- VPI drew first blood in the open- Fencel If 3 0 0 1 0 that would be submitted. If con- future but whatever they may be, then easily disposed of the next census of their opinions of the sidered advisable, the academic it is certain that he will achieve as ing stanza when lead-off man two batters by inducing them to Beale If „....0 0 0 0 0 most valuable men in each sport. Howie Wright, batting left-hand- Powell cf 3 0 0 3 1 and military records may be taken much success as he has at V.M.L grpund out harmlessly to the in- The Athletic Council in turn de- into consideration. in the past three years. ed, crossed up the VMI defense by field. Ralph lb 2 0 0 12 0 slamming a double to left field- It was the second victory of the took third on a wild pitch and season for "Rocket" Crockett, who Totals 30 3 4 27 18 scored on a long fly to center by allowed no more than one safe hard-hitting Walt Mitchell. That VPI 100 000 000—1 6 2 blow per inning until the 9th, VMI 000 021 OOx—3 4 7 was, as it furred out, all the when, after two men had been re- damage Tech could do against the slants of Crockett. Enjoy Big 5th HAMRIC & SHERIDAN Vr In the 5th frame, VMI took the LANCE lead for good. The winning rally Jewelers Peanut Butter Sandwiches got under way when Sanguigni Successors To Peanuts and Other Campus capers was safe at first on an error. HAMRIC & SMITH Bakery Prodacts Knoell singlied to center and Powell reached first on another call for Coke Tech miscue, filing the sacks. First sacker Bill Ralph took a cut at R. L. Hess & Bro. Everything's in high gear at May Fete time the first pitch and then laid down ... keeps you on the go. a bunt, which scored Sanguigni Watchmaker, Jewelers, Silver, China and Glass idea is to pause now and then for a Coke. easily from third. While the Gob- blers were throwing out Ralph at 121 South Main Street first, Knoell, who had never slow- ed down was rounding third and heading for home. The throw back to the plate was not even close Powell Transportation Co., Inc. and VMI had scored two runs on a squeeze bunt. The beautifully .executed play all but broke the MOTOR FREIGHT backs of the Hokies for the rest of the day. Washington, D. C. New York, N. Y. The Keydets scored an insurance A.P. 7-8100 Al. 5-8877 marker in the next inning when Dl. 7-7100 Chumbley slammed the first pitch '''' lornie UNDID AUTHORITV or THI COCA-COIA COMMMV IV for a long double to the left field ELIOT P. Y. POWELL '40 COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS, LEXINGTON. VA. bank. Crockett beat out an in- Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr. It o r«glttor«d trad«-mof k. © 1 »53, THE COCA

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HI. itaynoldt 24-Hoiir Service Tob. C«.. Wlnitoo- SaUm. MORE PEOPLE SMOKE CAMELS than any other cigarette! M.a opinion of the guests has com- pleted its progressive—or retro- THE REVIEW gressive—cycle, from love to pity, from pity to scorn, from scorn to BY W.D.B. love again. Of course their final love is commingled with abject "Last Holiday," a British import, sonal gift, either money, hope, in- shame and reverence. We get the which has been circulating about telligence, or friendship—and re- impression that the memory of for some time now, is unequivo- ceives, in turn, largeness of phe- their erstwhile companion will re- cally good Guinness. The master nominal good fortune in the form main with each of them forever, appears somewhat less sprightly in of love, gambling success, admira- an immutable, strangely sad, and Seems the fast pace set by some tion, and offers of lucrative posi- this, for the plain reason that the palpable vision of the man who of our show people on tour has script substitutes considerable tions. has awakened to life as it actually been taking its toll recently. I'm harmless sentimentality and "hum- is, and who has munificently at- speaking of Nat Cole cancelling anism" for much of the broader Then he discovers he is not, his part of the show including slapstick stuff with which we have after all, to die. The hotel guests tempted to share this awakening Sarah Vaughn and Billy May early been accustomed to associating plan a dinner in his honor while with them. last month, and the more recent him. If he seems a whit less the he is away verifying his phys- collapse of maestro Benny Good- subtle, arch clown, he neverthe- ician's report. Returning to the man at the beginning of his ter- less remains vitally and engaging- hotel, he is killed in an automobile rific debut. The one nighters are ly comic, perhaps retaining some accident. The guests, unaware of POWER a mighty rough road to travel, but shadings of character which were this and believing he a well man, EQUIP»IENT they are really bringing the great lacking in most of his earlier per- commence to revise their esti- performers to regions which ordi- sonalities. Here he plays a sort mates rather harsly. When told of CO. narily see little live talent. of wistful "promoter," particularly his death they are having a good in his latter scenes. Assuredly he laugh and toast over the middle- Electrical and In my/humble opinion, a one is more the promoter than the cal- clas gentleman who has amused Mechanical Equipment nighter with a real future was culating gold-thief or lunatic them so. Gene yrilliams, who supplied the ANDR5CLES AND THE LION with Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, scientist. Phone 6-2746 second nigbt. of music for Easters Robert Newton and Maurice Evans coming to the STATE THEATRE, The exquisite irony of this final scene is most touching, and, need- hre at the Itetitute. It was real Wednesday, May 6th. Mr. Guinesse's tale is a plausible 1307 W. Main St., P.O. Box l-G, dance music and^ihe leader looked and obviously uncomplicated one; less to mention, quite corrosive. lidimoBd 1. Va. and acted the part,* which is more it offers plenty of opportunity for In a sudden instant the collective than can be said for m^n like Billy the introduction of minor, but May and others. Gene' was well MOVIE PREVIEWS memorable characterizations, in plased with the reception given which the British undeniably ex- Our 2-Way Radio the band here. Let's hope it won't BY L. H. BOWEN cel. Informed he is to die of an be too long before the Hop Com- uncommon malady, a middle-class ASSURES FASTER SERVICE mitte has him singing on the salesman without attachments de- dotted line again. Androcles and The Lion effortless grace that he gives the cides to end his days with an ex- Wed., May 6 illusion of originality. travagant lark. Equipping himself earning Event In Gabrial Pascal's screen adap- This latest picture concerns Bob with a peer's second-hand ward- Richmond will boast another tation of Shaw's Andrcles and The in the army. He plays an ex-trainer robe and a wholly unpretentious giant show on the 9th of this Lion the story once mwe concerns who joins to find a new, unex- attitude, he registers at an opulent month, featuring Frankie Laine, a man who makes friends with the ploited fighter. The fighter turns resort hostelry. Woody Herman and his Third out to be Mickey Rooney, who King of Beasts. This is the iamiliar At once he is accepted as a Herd, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis agrees willingly to let Bob train folktale of a wandering peasant benign but "mysterious" sort, be- Jordan and his band. Quite a stage him, not knowing what he's in for. who finds a lion in agony because coming the object of much curious full of personalities; yours truly Rooney also has an aunt, Marilyn of a thorn in his foot. The man speculation. His fellow-guests are, hopes to be on hand for^the con- MaxwU, who is far from being pulls out the thorn and becomes largely speaking, a priceless lot— cert and possibly bring back some aunt-like in appearance. Bob soon the savior of the beast. When the a cabinet minister, some super- news of said entertainers. becomes infatuated with her, man is placed into the arena by annuated harpies, a young lady Roman soldiers, he finds his an- which leads him into numerous dif- none 895 - Phone 138 CLAYTON'S TAXI You know there's been a decided ficulties since she opposes fighting. and her errant spouse, and a mat- tagonist is none other than the ronly hostess, to name most of Passengers Insured Day and Night—Lexington, Va. attempt at bringing the big bands The picture moves riqiidly from lion he befriended. The lion re- them. To each he proffers a per- back. Through one night stands, members and comes to him, lick- one hilarious situation to another, TV appearances, concerts, and ing him as amicably as a lion could climaxing in the title bout in records, men like Billy May, Ray lick a man. which the Hope-tranied Rooney Anthony, Sauter - Finegan, Ralph participates. The regular fans of Marterie, Buddy Morrow, Ralph Shaw's original play was a talky one, full of a ;sophisticated light- Hope will be pleased particularly Flannagan and many others, have by his newest effort. since their beginning Ju. the last hearted view of the whole situa- few years, gained their fame tion. Shaw injected many witty Battle Circus through instrumentals and their comments aboutthe plight of the Sun. • Mon., May 10-11 ability to bring up something new early Christians, witty as only Battle Circus gives another pic- and exciting, rather than some Shaw could be. The movie saw in ture of army life than Off Limits, run-of-the-mill vocalist giving out the Roman setting the possibility but perhaps not as enjoyable a with a current hit. of gigantic spectacle of the Quo one, even though it is supposedly Vadis sort, and that is precisely authentic. Background shots of Combo Rebirth what it is. Shaw's line^ are Korea do tend to give the illusion These things have gotten consid- smothered under a bewilderingly of authenticity, but the ridiculous erable juke box and radio play, immense pageant—Roman soldiers, story that concerns nearly all the but actually don't climb high on technicolored temples, arena fights, footage destroys any realism the the various top tune lists. Never- and burning martyrs. Even when picture might have had. theless, a good instrumental seems they are there, they seem out-of- Humphrey Bogart and June Alli- less tiring and much, more effective place in the surrounding spectacle. son as a medical ofiicer and his as- than teh average ballad, and this For those who like pagentry sistant rush madly through the trend toward music without words though, there is plenty of it for film, chasing one another iir be- has been the rebirth of the dance them. Among the actors involved tween fights with the North band. are Victor Mature, Alan Young, Koreans. Bogart uses a gun more Groups like the Dorseys, Les and Jean Simmons. than a scalpel, while June Allison Brown, Woody Herman, and Ben- * * * murmurs idiotic dialogue. The re- ny Goodman, are finding a new Off Limits sult is compeltely pointless, unless generation to play to. Let's hope Thurs. • Sat., May 7-9 one takes the final union of Bogart they're all here to stay. Bob Hope again proves one of and Allison as climactic. Ad- For example, this week there the screen's most durable comedi- mirers of Bogart will be dis- All the roads are things like "Midnight Sun" ans in Off Umits. Hope travels appointed in the let-down after the Sun" and "Ruby" on Coral by Les through the most time-worn come- remarkable characterization h e Brown and Sauter-Finegan's latest, dy situations with such fresh and gave in The African Queen. lead to Kankakee "Yankee Doodletown" and "Now That I'm in Love." Then there's George Auld, presently with the Rockbridge Radio and Electrical Service Some routes, naturally, are longer than Goodman band, blowing it cool on E. F. NUCKOLS (Owner) others. But if there is less traffic on them, "You Made Me Love You" and "If We Cant Fix It—We Dont Charge" they might get you to Kankakee faster. "Autumn in New York" on the none 488 • • • Bex 782 Roost label. 130 S. Main St. Opposite Lyric Theatre, Lexington, Virginia The same holds true of your Long HOT vs. COOL Distance calls. When circuits are tempo- That's the title given to an al- rarily busy on the most direct route for bum which brings an old rivahry your call, a new electronic brain in the to wax with two outstanding ex- ponents of both schools. Namely, KEYDETS telephone office automatically selects alter- Dizzy Gillespie and Jimmy Mc- nate routes. They may be hundreds of Partland. The Diz "How High the Come in and try our Steaks an^) Spaghetti miles longer, but the detour saves you time. Moon" and others, and McPartland and his boys work on tunes like SOUTHERN INN RESTAURANT And the entire operation of selection "Indiana." Both get together for and rerouting is done in a split second! "Muskrat Ramble"; general opin- NOW SERVING: Oysters on the Half Shell, Cherry ion is the bopsters get the decision. 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Pancake Years Ago And damn his treacherous flat- (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 8) teries without winkingl (Continued from page 1) Tall men, sun-crowned, who live from the rigoib of the ratline and To Hold Annual Meeting Here fielder. A special performance was being above the fog assumption of first class privileges Meek and Miller, commanders The annual meeting of the Vir- talent search committee, with in- put on for cadets and their dates. In public duty and in private by the. rats will afford them the of "F" Company and Band Com- ginia Academy of Science which terviews of the participants in the thlnkingl . . .".. chance for little sweet revenge pany, will serve as substitutes for will be held May 7-9 at Virginia junior academy and business meet- for the luurshness of certain actions ings of officers and representatives the cadet aggregation of sluggers. Why is the Virginia Military In- Military Institute, will be attended of the upper classmen throughout by the top scientific talent in the of both groups. At time of publication Col. Pan- Milton's Addbress stitute? It is to contribute to the cake was not available for any com- Commonwealth of Virginia, and the year. However, the fourth State, both from the professional (Continued from page 4) and educational fields and from ment on the forthcoming struggle, the nation as a whole, men of classmen will face the inevitable Virginia's high schools. The junior but he has been seen the last few Virginia Military Institute can character. This I believe and it is fact that Wednesday morning must academy which will attract approx- weeks putting his charges through stand on their own feet with reli- to this I dedicate myself. come. imately 300 high school students, NOTICE gruelling practice sessions on the ance and confidence in themselves, will meet Thursday and Friday, parade ground. It is doubtful if with faith and loyalty in the Amer- May 7 and 8, while 500 members he would have released his start- ican system and who will exem- All men who plan to order of- of the senior academy will hold ing line-up prior to the game since plify the principles of freedom and Today and Tomorrow ficial and miniature 1955 Class their sessions over the entire three- he evidently intends to use the justice on which Ame'rica was Rings are reminded that these day period. principle of shock as a major aid founded. orders and sizes will be taken Mon., May 4 - Tues., May 5 All together some 800 senior in his bid for victory. next week by James L. Deck, The tactical staff will furnish I was greatly impressed by a and junior scientists from through- salesman of Herff-Jones Co. ' verse of a poem written in the out the Old Dominion will gather such standouts as Maj. G. M. Men whose last names begin "Crusher" Pickral and Capt. D. M. nineteenth century by Josiah Gil> Another Showing of Fine Clothes here next week. with the letters A through M bert Holland, and titled Wanted. The academy, which is the "Slugger" Crimm. The "Brass" will place orders on Thursday, lost one of its brightest stars "God give us men! A time like this In The VMI Post Exchange parent organization of 12 different May 7 and those beginning with demands scientific field groups, draws all recently when Capt. "Speed" Gil- N through Z will order on Fri- Strong minds, great hearts, true of the sections together for the lespie was the victim of an accident day, May 8. faith and ready hands; annual meeting, which will be the during spring drills in which he Men who the lust of office does not thirty-first this year. The sections Anyone who will be absent on injured his ankle. kill; are: agricultural sciences; astro- the above dates will be able to The game is expected to furnish nomy, mathematics and physics; place orders on Wedensday a great deal of excitement for the Men whom the spoils of office can- bacteriology; chemistry; biology; night, May 6. Men are reminded Corps, a vigorously played con- not buy; education; engineering; medical of the five dollar deposit for test is obviously in the oiTering. Men who have honor,—men who y A^ c o /P /> O ' ^ ^ r s ^ science; psychology; science teach- each ring which they order. Who knows, maybe we won't be wiU not Ue; ers,and statistics. able to have an SMI next Sunday? Men who can stand before a dema- Senior members will present more than 200 papers during the meeting on technical subjects in- LYRIC THEATER PREVIEWS volving various aspects of all of the field of science represented. Death Of A Salesman To ^ Don't you want to try a cigarette These papers will cover new de- velopments and discoveries, re- Be Shown At Lyric search progress and experiments DEATH OF A SALESMAN carried out by members during the Tues., Wed., May 5-6 with a record like this? past year. Registration for the meeting gets This week the Lyric will present under way on Wednesday but the Arthur Miller's famed Pulitzr prize actual sessions will not begin until play in Stanley Kramer's screen !• THE QUALITY CONTRAST between Ghesterfield and other leading cigarettes is ~ Thursday at 9 a.m. version. Death of a Salesman stars a revealing story. Recent chemical analyses give an index of good quality for the Thursday sessions will be de- Frederic March as Willy Loman, voted principally to affairs of the the man who searched for the full country's six leading cigarette brands. I life in the wrong way. Willy Lom- an is a traveling salesman who has The index of good quality table-a ratio of high sugar to low nicotine ^ become a huge success but now is reaching a decline in liis powers. shows Chesterfield quality highest MUNDY The problems of the road loom be- fore him almost insurmountable. ... 15% higher than its nearest competitor and Chesterfield quality 31% higher than MOTOR He has been so concerned with making a success as a salesman the average of the five other leading brands. LINES that his family has become alien- ated from him. Although his wife is patient and understanding, his two sons see him in his true light Roanoke, Ya. as a greedy, power-mad individual. Willy Loman destroys his sons' love forever when he is seen 'by one of them making love to a strange woman in a hotel bed- room. His course is steadily down- ward now, until his ultimate de- J. W. BURRESS struction. The picture, while sometimes YEARS AHEAD Construction hampered by static action, is nevertheless one of the most And Industrial Machinery powerful studies of the.destruction of a man's character to be pre- ROANOKE, VA. sented on the screen. Frederic March gives a moving performance Telephone 3-1507 as Willy, and he is ably supported by Mildred Dunnock, Kevin Mc- Carthy and Cameron Mitchell. OF THEM Ali! J. Paul Sheedy'i' Switched t« Wildroot Cream-Oil 2. First to Give You Premium Because He Flunked The Finger-Nail Test Quality in Regular and King-size . . . much milder with an extraordinarily good taste—and for your pocketbook. Chesterfield is today's best cigarette buy.

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