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Vol. XXXI AUSTIN, TEXAS, FEBRUARY, 1948 No.fi School Executives Suggest Separate Regional Meets Are Set Severance Tax for Question For Conferences AA, A, B Schools Texas Problem Would and for the community. Properly Make Sound Query directed, it develops an interest in public questions, provides a field Contest Directors, Centers For '49 Debates for teaching the sound methods of Good Radio Habits (By the Editor) research, offers an opportunity for Listed for '48 Spring Meets 'ir'IME arrives for selection sound instruction and practice in public speaking, as well as many Can be Developed "pvUE to the inauguration of the new plan for separate •*• of' the query for next other values which the public year's debates. There's no de­ competition for Conferences AA, A and B schools, and speaking teachers enumerate with Today's Children Spend More the recently organized City Conference, a number of changes nying the fact that this con­ enthusiasm. test needs something more Time Listening Than have been made in the Regional Meet set-up. Severance Tax Query Proposed Reading Regional Meets will be held at the various centers on than a mere shot in the arm to re­ Why, then, the lag in this great store it to some of its old-time April 24 under direction of thef- contest? We have been inquiring (By Dr. A. L. Chapman, Director, Directors General who will make vigor. around among school executives Center: Odessa. Bureau of Research in Edu­ all arrangements for the track and In Conference AA, the number There was a time when more and have received several sugges­ cation by Radio, The Uni­ field events and literary contests. than a thousand high schools par­ tions. One high-school principal, of regions has been changed from versity of Texas.) Regional Directors General for ticipated yearly in the debates. R. B. Norman, who has had a fine eight to five, as a result of the Many teachers are now asking, the 1948 Spring Meets are: Now there are hardly half that public speaking program going in organization of the City Confer­ "What does radio mean for me and Region I: Director General, Dr. number. The war was responsible the Amarillo High School for many ence. my teaching?" Many educational Ernest Wallace. Center: Texas for decreased participation in all years, writes as follows: AA Regional Meets workers have already answered Technological College. Conference AA schools will at­ League contests, but the war is "I do think that it is time for this question. Schools are using Region II: Director General, tend the Regional Meets with Con­ over and other contests are re­ the schools of Texas to begin radio. But how? Nat Williams. Center: Abilene. ferences A and B schools in Re­ covering with remarkable rapidity, again debating questions of According to most research, chil­ Region III: Director General, gions I, II, III, and VII. A center but not so the debate. current interest without refer- A grandstand at the race track was the setting McMurry, and Jimmy FitzGerald, Donald Dropple- dren listen to the radio approxi­ Dr. C. L. Wisseman. Center: for AA competition only will be The Interscholastic League be­ ence to war-time situations for "I'm a Fool," presented by Midland High School man, Bob Short, Sara Lou Link and Maurine Den­ mately, on the average, three hours Southern Methodist University, set up in Nacogdoches for Region gan as a debating league nearly and I don't know of a better at the 1947 State Contest. From left to right, back ton, front row. Midland won second place in the a day. How many children read Dallas. IV schools. forty years ago. The contest is a one than the Severance Tax. row, are Evangeline Theis, Mary Lee Cowden, Fred tournament. three hours a day out of school? Region IV: Director General, classic one. Properly directed, it is Of course, this was a subject Conference AA Regional Meets: perhaps the most truly educational In the course of a year students Dr. B. E. Masters. Center: Kil- will be held at the following for debate a few years ago, but listen to the radio nearly as much gore Junior College, Kilgore. contest that is scheduled in any it would be entirely new now." centers: as they go to school, counting re­ Region V: Director General, M. League, for the actual partici­ Resolution No. 22 adopted at the UIL Sponsored Music Competition-Festivals Districts 1-3, Region I, Texasi cess time. B. Etheridge. Center: Sam Hous­ pants, for the school as a whole, Fifteenth Mid-Winter Conference Technological College, Lubbock. ton State Teachers College, Hunts­ of Texas School Executives, which Teachers who have been con­ Districts 4-6, Region II, Abi­ Are Scheduled in 10 Regions for April-May ville. calls for a Severance Tax to help cerned about the reading habits lene. and tastes of their students are Region VI: Director General, Districts 7-9, Region III, South­ support the public schools, has the /'AVER 30,000 Texas high- Region X, Vocal, Band and Or­ Region II, Vocal, Band and Or­ now being concerned about the Pat H. Norwood, Southwest Texas ern Methodist University, Dallas, Ft. Worth Writer advantage of being a public ques­ ^-^ school musicians will take chestra—April 30-May 1, Denton. chestra—April 2-3, Abilene. radio listening habits and tastes State Teachers College, San Mar­ Districts 10-12, Region IV, Ste­ tion, a Texas question and one of Chairmen of the three contests, part in League sponsored Region III, Vocal, Band and Or­ of these boys and girls, who are cos. phen F. Austin State Teachers great immediate concern to the Music Competition - Festivals by regions, are: Wins ILPC Honors schools themselves. chestra—May 7-8, Waco. actually listening more than they Region VII: Director General, College, Nacogdoches, Lawrence this year throughout the ten Region IV, Vocal —April 30- Region I, M. J. Newman of Can­ are reading. Furthermore, listen­ Dr. Eldon D. Brinley. Center: Franks, Director General. yon, Band; Lewis Stoelzing of Superintendent R. L. Williams regions of the state, according to May 1, Gladewater; Band and Or­ ing to the radio does not require Arts and Industries College, Kings­ Districts 13-14, Region VII, Clementine Murray Edits Lubbock, Orchestra; Miss Ada V. of Beaumont believes that a ques­ chestra—April 16-17, Longview. a skill. The poorest reader can ville. Kingsville. F. W. Savage, director of music Clark of Canyon, Vocal. Page I of Jacket tion in this field could be formu­ Region V, Vocal and Orchestra listen to such a program as "Ex­ Region VIII: Director General, Conference A activities. Region II, Raymond T. Bynum Journal lated which would be suitable for —April 9-10, Huntsville; Band— ploring the Unknown" with just Superintendent Murry H. Fly. Conference A Regional Meets Several of the regions have of Abilene, Band; Homer A. An­ Interscholastic League debates. April 2-3, Huntsville. as much pleasure, and possibly un­ will be held at the following Clementine Murray of Arling­ planned to hold their band, orches­ derson of San Angelo, Orchestra; Other members of the Resolu­ Region VI, Vocal and Orchestra- derstanding, as the best reader in centers: ton Heights, Ft. Worth, was tra and vocal contests on one Miss Elizabeth Wright of Abilene, tions Committee of the Mid-Winter April 9-10, San Marcos; Band— the group. Districts 1-5, Region I, Texas awarded three honors in the Jour­ week-end, while others have sched­ Vocal. Conference express interest in a April 2—3, San Marcos. Technological College, Lubbock. nalism Contest last spring. She proposal to debate some aspects of uled the contests on separate week­ Region III, Lyle Skinner of Good Listening Lists Marfa Publishes Region VII, Vocal, Band and Or­ Districts 6-9, Region II, Abilene. took first place in Copy Reading this question. Superintendent H. ends. Waco, Band and Orchestra; Miss chestra—April 9-10, Kingsville. Those teachers who have been Districts 10-14, Region III, and third place in Headline Writ­ L. Foster of Longview says: Dates and centers for the Com­ Leta Spearman of Waco, Vocal. ing, which gave her third place most successful with teaching Southern Methodist University, petition-Festivals, as reported by Region VIII, Vocal, Band and Region IV, Ellis Wood of Long- News Bulletin honors as an individual winner. "I want to assure you that radio program discrimination have Dallas. the general chairmen, are: Orchestra—April 2-3, Odessa. view, Band; Miss Virginia Lee so far as I am personally con­ begun with the students at their Districts 15-20, Region IV, Kil­ The Jacket Journal, of which she Region I, Vocal—April 16-17, Region IX, Vocal—April 2-3, Nelson of Gladewater, Orchestra Public Is Given Pertinent cerned that the resolution was level of listening. The next step gore Junior College, Kilgore/ edited page one, won third place Canyon; Band and Orchestra— Brownsville; Band—April 16-17, and Vocal. Facts on School not just something to project is to organize the group into sub­ Districts 21-25, Region V, Sam honors among high-school paper's. April 30-May 1, Canyon. Mercedes. Region V, C. R. Hackney of System • Another honor she received last on paper, but something that groups for preparing a "Good Lis­ Houston State Teachers College, needs and deserves our most Huntsville, Band; Dr. Lena Milam tening" list of radio programs. summer was third place in the The complete story of Marfa Huntsville. careful consideration. There­ of Beaumont, Orchestra; Euell These early lists will probably not Texas State Junior Historian Con­ schools, the salary program, ele­ Districts 26-30, Region VI, fore, I would like to see the Porter of Huntsville, Vocal. be those which the teacher would test. She also holds the American Story-Telling Contest Offers mentary school aims, athletic pro^- Southwest Texas State Teachers- subject of a Severance Tax for Region VI, Dr. R. A. Tampke of suggest. The next step is to have College, San Marcos. Legion School Award. San Marcos, Band; Anton Bek of gram, various activities, the total the support of education, con­ group discussions hinging around Districts 31-33, Region VII, Arts Opportunity for Beginners San Marcos, Orchestra; I. R. "personality" of the school system, struction and maintenance of such questions as these: "What do and Industries College, Kingsville. Bowles of San Marcos, Vocal. was brought before the citizens of highways submitted and se­ you like about program X? Are Conference B Meets 'T'HE Story-Telling Contest of the League gives children Region VII, Dr. L, W. Chidester that town recently in the Patrons' lected." there other programs similar to Conference B schools will have of Kingsville, General Chairman; Bulletin. Idea Is Sound in the second and third grades valuable training in program X? How are they differ­ their regional centers at the fol­ A. E. McCormick of Corpus The stated purpose of the pub­ County Superintendent R. E. public speaking with a minimum of effort on the part of ent? Which is the better program? lowing places: Christi, Band; G. Lewis Doll of lication is to establish friendly and Harris, Miss Emma Mae Brotze, Why?" Another question asked is, Districts 1-10, Region I, Texas their teachers. Corpus Christi, Orchestra; Estill intelligent co-operation between the President, Texas State Teachers "Do you think it would be possible Technological College, Lubbock. Preparation for the contest is simple—teachers tell some Foster of Bishop, Vocal. schools and the homes, and to in­ Association, and Superintendent for us to develop standards by short story and then have the"t" form both pupils and parents and Districts 11-22, Region II, Abi­ W. V. Harrison of Frost hold simi­ Region VIII, Robert L. Maddox which we could judge the quality students re-tell it in their own Lucas. For second, third, and other interested citizens of the ac­ lene. lar views. Byron England, Direc­ of Odessa, Band and Orchestra; of such programs as news pro­ words. If they forget the actual fourth grades. complishments and needs of the Districts 23-39, Region III, tor of Instruction, El Paso, sug­ Miss Louise Johnson of Odessa, grams, comedy programs, dramatic facts of the story, they are per­ Browne, Frances: Granny's Marfa Public Schools. Southern Methodist University, gests there is a "possibility that Vocal. programs, music programs, etc.?" mitted to make up the plot as they Wonderful Chair (Macmillan). The editors of this fourteen page Dallas. many school men think the idea of Region IX, Joe Bellamah of It can be seen that from this point like. Eight fairy stories which third publication took great care in their Districts 40-51, Region IV, Kil­ a Severance Tax is so sound that Weslaco, Band; Roque Guerra of the group begins to set values and Rules for the contest state that grades will enjoy. selection of news and illustrations. gore Junior College, Kilgore. it is hardly debatable, although Rio Grande City, Orchestra; Or- standards by which programs can only one contestant may represent Clark, M. E., and Quigley, M. C: Any parent or any taxpayer read­ Districts 52-61, Region V, Sam others may differ from this land W. Johnson of Harlingen, a grade school at the Grade School Poppy Seed Cakes (Doubleday Do- be judged. The recommendations ing the bulletin has an understand­ Houston State Teachers College, opinion." Vocal. Meet, and he or she- must be in ran). Each story in the book is of students who listen to programs ing of the curriculum of the Huntsville. Experts in debate, however, point Region X, Floyd Graham of Den­ of high quality are usually much Districts 62-69, Region VI, the second or third grade. Stories complete in itself. ton, General Chairman; Carroll schools, the way the money is being out that the question could be so are mailed from the State Office Dalgliesh, Alice: The Blue Tea­ more effective than the recommen­ spent, the way some should be Southwest Texas State Teachers phrased as to maintain a proper McMath of Denton, Band; Perry dation of the teacher. The excep­ College, San Marcos. to the Director General. The pot (Macmillan). Six realistic Sandifer of Ft. Worth, Orchestra; spent, and, in general, what "goes balance between the negative and tion, probably, is in connection Districts 70-76, Region VII, A. Clementine Murray story-teller tells or reads the story stories with a Maine setting.. Forrest Heeren of Denton, Vocal. on" in Marfa schools. Administra­ the affirmative. with such programs as forum pro­ & I. College, Kingsville. Arlington Heights High School to the contestants who then give Davis, Mary Gould: A Baker's tors are Superintendent J. E. o grams which the teacher discusses (Fort Worth) In our opinion, Mr. Norman's their version of the story. Dozen (Harcourt Brace). Thirteen Gregg, and Principals C. G. Mat­ Districts 77-83, Region yiH, suggestion has sound sense in it. Judges choose the winners on the tales which have proved popular in Southern States Teachers' thew, J. M. Alder son and J. B. Odessa. In addition to her journalism Instead of selecting vast, spongy basis of spontaneity, originality, the New York Public Library story Pay Still Lags Far Behind (Continued on P. 4, Col. 4) Bolin. City Conference activities, Clementine lettered in subjects concerning world affairs, and naturalness of delivery. hour. "The Hare That Ran Away," 1. Dallas: Crozier Technical, band two years and taught piano. wouldn't it be better to get down While every teacher has her own "Numskull and the Rabbit," "Ku- Southern states are still trailing Forest Avenue, North Dallas, Sun­ Last summer she accompanied to the now-and-here, and some­ favorite books for the story hour, ratko the Terrible," "The Pump­ in the teacher-pay field, statistics set, W. H. Adamson, Woodrow classes at the piano for the Fort thing that the people of Texas can some suggestions may be obtained kin Giant," "A Chinese Fairy compiled by the National Education Rio Grande Valley Bands Wilson. Director: Supt. W. T. Worth Recreation Department.- do something about when they have from the following list of books: Tale," and."Hungry Hans." Association show. Texas has made White. Clementine's parents are Mr. made up their minds about it? Let's Andersen, Hans C: Fairy Tales De La Mare, Walter: Told a fine climb, from a $1,750 average 2. Fort Worth: Arlington and Mrs. E. C. Murray, Route 5, hear from LEAGUER readers on this (Dutton). Forty-one well selected Again (Knopf). An excellent col­ in 1946-47 to $2,500 this year. But March at Pigskin Jubilee Heights, Carter-Riverside, Ffc Box 128, Ft. Worth, Texas. subject. tales, translated by Mrs. Edgar lection of beautifully told and well we are still far down the line—in Worth Technical, North Side, a deadlock with Rhode Island for Paschal, Polytechnic. Director: selected folk tales. Dr. Earl D. Irons, North Texas 20th place. S. V. Neely Reports on Supt. Joe P. Moore. Eels, E. S.: Tales of Enchant­ Agriculture College, was senior ment from Spain (Harcourt Figuring in principals and su­ Region IX Marching judge and conductor of the massed 3. Houston: Charles H. Milby, Grade School Contestants Can Make TheirBrace) . For third graders. perintendents, which hikes Texas' Contest band concert. Inspection of the Jefferson Davis, John H. Reagan, Hutchinson, V. W.: Fireside average to $2,700, causes little organizations was done by Erwin M. B. Lamar, Sam Houston, San Stories (Minton Balch). Fifteen change. Texas and three other Jacinto, Stephen F. Austin. Direc­ Choice Among 11 Literary, Athletic Events T> ANDS of the Rio Grande Ernst of Texas Arts and Indus­ old fairy tales which will delight states tied for 17th place. tries College. Music and general tor: Supt. W. E. Moreland. second and third grades. Despite the still unsatisfactory *-* Valley high schools were effect chairman was Weldon Cov­ 4. San Antonio: Alamo Heights, •pLEVEN contests are spon- in the division for Grades V and school having the usual eight Lattimore, E. F.: Little Pear position of Texas in such statistical awarded divisional ratings at ington, Austin High School band Brackenridge, Burbank, Harlan- •*-"' sored by the University ing and Plain Writing, Choral VI and one in the division for and His Friends (Harcourt Brace). columns, Governor Beauford Jes­ the marching contest held in director. dale, San Antonio Technical, Sid­ Interscholastic League for Singing, Number Sense, Story- Grades VII and VIII. A Spelling The book concerns the doings of a ter could brag a little to other ney Lanier, Thomas Jefferson. Di­ Officers of the Region IX Music elementary schools this year. Telling, Music Appreciation, Ten­ team is composed of two boys, or Chinese boy, but each chapter is a Southern governors (except Lane Harlingen January 24 at the rector: Supt. Thos. B. Portwood. Competition-Festival are Joe Bel­ nis, Volleyball, Junior Track and two girls, or a girl and a boy. complete tale. of Maryland and Caldwell of Flor­ fifth annual Pigskin Music Jubilee. The three conferences will con­ Music Appreciation, a favor­ lamah of Weslaco, band chairman; Field, and Playground Baseball. The sources from which the words Milne, A. A.: The House at ida) about the financial gains our Results of the Region IX band tinue the plan for separate com­ ite contest among grade school W. E. Hatchett of San Benito, are taken are the League Spelling Pooh Corner and Winnie-the-Pooh classroom teachers made in one marching contest, as reported by petition at the State Meet in students which has been dropped In the Declamation contest there choral chairman; and Gladys List and "Spelling Goals," the (Dutton). Whimsical modern tales year. Texas climbed from 32d to S. V. Neely of San Benito, chair­ Austin, May 7 and 8. The State for several years, has been are two divisions, junior boys and Mitchell of Donna, secretary. junior girls. All selections must State-adopted text. which second and third grade chil­ 20th in salary average, passing up man of the Executive Committee Meet for the City Conference is restored. This year's jubilee was dedicated be taken from the prescribed list There has been a slight change dren enjoy. such states as Pennsylvania, Wis­ of Region IX, were: to be held in Dallas this year, May Grade schools are not required to Ernest H. Poteet, general chair­ of poems issued by the State made in the rules for the Number Sandburg, Carl: Rootabaga consin, Illinois, Minnesota, Louisi­ 14 and 15. to pay a fee but must register Class AA: Brownsville, Harlin­ man and superintendent of Harlin­ Office. Sense Contest this year. Each Stories (Harcourt Brace). For ana, Wyoming, Kansas, Idaho, Mis­ gen, San Benito, Division I; Mc- with the League. A registration school shall be permitted to enter third grades. souri, New Hampshire, and Vir­ gen schools. The purpose of the Ready Writ­ Allen, Division II; Edinburg, Di­ card must be secured from the two contestants who compete on an New collections which will be ginia. In addition to the marching con­ SLIDE RULE BOOK ers Contest is to encourage extem­ vision III. State Office, and returned before individual instead of a team basis. sources of material for the Story- The State of Texas is contribut­ test, presentation of first and sec­ 40 CENTS January 15. Last year 636 elemen­ poraneous writing without refer­ Class A: Mission, Raymondville, In the Athletic department, girls Telling Contest are Tall Book of ing more than $100,000,000 to pub­ ond place all-district football teams By mistake the new and re­ tary schools entered League com­ ence to notes. Compositions are Division I; Donna, Mercedes, was made. The program for the and boys may enter Tennis, Volley­ Fairy Tales (Harper); More Tales lic school education this year vised edition of "How to Use petition. limited to 1000 words and are on Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, Division band concert include "March Yam" ball and Playground Baseball. from Grimm (Coward-McCann); ($82,500,000 per capita, $18,000,000 a Slide Rule" was advertised Contests Listed topics of interest to students of II; La Feria, Division III. by Irons, "Mandalay" by Buchtel, Junior boys may go out for Track Read to Me Storybook (Crowell); equalization aid). in the last issue of the LEAGUER grade school age. "Chapel Shrine" by Leoni, "The Contests in which grade school and Field and enter the 50-yard Once in the Year (Coward-Mc­ The capital investment in Texas' Bands forced to cancel because at twenty cents per copy. This Argonaut" by Frangkiser, "His students may participate are: The Spelling and Plain Writing dash, 100-yard dash, 440-yard re­ Cann) ; What to Do Now, Lea public school system is estimated at of illness of members were Wes­ is an error. The book sells for Honor" by Fillmore, and "Star Declamation, Ready Writers, Spell- Contest is open to students in the lay, pull up, running high jump (Doubleday) and Now Try This, over $339,000,000. — The Austin laco, Rio Grande City, and Ed- forty cents per copy. grades may enter two teams, one fifth grade and above. A grade and running broad jump. Schneider (Scott). American. couch-Elsa. Spangled Banner" by Key. Page 1 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER SPRING MEET CALENDAR Extemp Speech Topics Based March 12 and 13—First week-end for holding District Meets. Typing Title Won April 17—Last week-end for holding District Meets. On US.-World News Events April 24—Regional Meets for Conferences A A, A and B. May 7 and 8—State Meet for Conferences AA, A and B (in OELECTED from front page stories in daily newspapers By McKinney Girl Austin). *** and popular magazines specializing in current event _ May 14 and 15—State Meet for City Conference (in Dallas). -pIRE! Joan Girllnghouse Maintains A coverage, the entire list of 150 topics for the Extempo­ That word came to have raneous Speech Contest is given below. High Scholastic Average real meaning in January to As Sophomore four high-school newspapers. All but the last forty of these topics have been published Published eight times a year, each month, from September to in the LEAGUER this year. Sources* —— April, inclusive, by the Bureau of Public School Service, Division of The American Printing Com­ recommended for background for Extension, The University of Texas. pany of El Paso was damaged by 69. Is Communism Gaining Its discussions of these subjects are a midnight fire. The Austin Pio­ Objectives in Europe? Time, Newsweek, Our Times, 70. What Next for China? neer was on the press at the time United States News, Vital Speeches, By F. W. Savage What Should the U.S. Do of the fire. As a result, when the The New Republic, The Nation, 71. ROY BEDICHEK Editor Director of Music Activities six-page issue of the Pioneer finally The Magazine Digest, plus numer­ About Taxes? OLETTA WILLIAMSON. -Assistant Editor "CEBRUARY 15 was the last day for filing acceptance reached the students, it was labeled ous news commentators and the 72. World Trade Is the Key to cards in order to be eligible to participate in Regional "Fire Edition." The El Paso news and editorial columns of Peace. Tatler, printed in the same office, newspapers. 73. The Marshall Plan and Eu­ (Entered as second-class matter November 6, 1927, at the post Music Competition-Festivals. No cards could be accepted appeared a few days late with a office at Austin, Texas, under the Act of August 24, 1912.) after that date since there are no exceptions to this rule. A The complete list of Extemp rope's Essential Needs. top-page box story crediting the Speech topics follows: Subscription rate is $1.00 per year. number of schools overlooked this deadline last year and 74. What Is the Role of the U.S. delay to the fire. The Bowie 1. Should Labor Have a Share in Building a Permanent were prohibited from receiving* • • Growler carried a news story re­ in the Management of Indus­ Peace? Yol. XXXI FEBRUARY, 1948 No. 6 State recognition and ratings in sor competition in Music. Is this vealing the loss from the fire to be try? 75. The Possibilities for a World the Competition-Festivals. It ap­ true, and if so, will you please about $1,500. The Ysleta Pow- 2. Labor and the 1948 Presi­ Government. "pvISTRICT meets should be under way early in March. pears that some schools will not send me the full particulars, etc. Wow, also printed by the American dential Campaign. 76. The Accomplishments of the •*-^ That means that the organization work should be ac­ be able to participate this year. etc. . . ." We know that Texas is Printing Company, came in for its 3. Should the C.I.O. and the This office has taken particular a large state, but it can't be that United Nations. share of the excitement. A.F. of L. Merge? 77. complished before this issue of the LEAGUER is distributed. pains to notify all the schools big. The Blunders of the United Not fire but lack of fire inter­ 4. Should the United States Join Earliest date for holding district meets is March 12 and 13. which participated last year as Supplementary Solo—Ensemble Nations. fered with the schedule of the Lub­ in an Alliance with Great 78. These dates are feasible in the southern part of the state, well as those whose cards were Lists The Position of Small Na­ bock Westerner World. Due to a Britain Against Russia? not accepted last year. We began Accepting a resolution adopted tions in the United Nations. Joan Girlinghouse and we hope many districts will hold their meets this early. norther and a fuel shortage, Lub­ Secretary Marshall's Foreign 79. our official notification when the at the Annual Convention of the Policy. The Palestine Question Back­ McKinney High School It gives a district some advantage to select its contestants Constitution and Rules was mailed bock Senior High closed for two fires on the United Nations. Texas Music Educators Associa­ 6. The Role of the United for the regional meet early and have a period of rather to all the member schools last days. The Westerner World staff 80. Effect of U.S. Inflation on State Champion of Typing last tion at Waco on February 14, the States in the United Nations. intensive preparation before going into the regional com­ September. Each copy of the found their engraving plant closed other Countries. year was Joan Girlinghouse of University Interscholastic League 7. Russian-American Relations. LEAGUER has also contained this for lack of heat and had to send 81. The Success or Failure of the McKinney High School, who is a petition. Of course, this is not practicable in the northern is approving the addition of the their pictures to Amarillo to have 8. Should a Military Man Be sophomore with a high scholastic part of the state. There, especially in the Panhandle, dis­ official notice. Besides these pre­ following music to the prescribed Emergency Relief Program. cautions, three separate and dis­ cuts made. Snow slowed up the Elected President in 1948? 82. Universal Military Training average. tricts frequently avail themselves of the latest date, which lists of solos and ensembles to be buses. As a result the paper ap­ Potential Republican Candi­ Joan is a member of the school tinct special letters of notification used in the 1947-48 Regional Com­ and the Strength of the this year falls on April 17. enclosing blank Acceptance Cards peared three days late—not bad at dates for President in 1948. United States. band and plans to continue her petition-Festivals. Class I solos that, considering the circumstances. 10. Potential Democratic Candi­ music throughout high school. She have been sent to schools which 83. Income Tax: A Touchy Po­ and ensembles may use any num­ Three front-page pictures told the dates for President in 1948. is still undecided about her future had not filed a card by February ber of Grade IV-V or VI difficulty litical Subject. "VW'E observed Mr. Dave Cunningham conduct a calf- story of Lubbock's cold war—three 11. Is the New Deal Dead? as she is interested in both music 1. Naturally, we hope all the appearing in the Selective or Ac­ 84. The Trend of Prices in 1948 " scramble at the Houston Fat Stock Show on February boys in bathing suits, sitting by an 12. Should Veterans Be Voted a and writing. Her parents are Mr. schools which would like to par­ cumulative Lists of the 1943 and Congressional Reaction. outdoor table drinking cold drinks Bonus? and Mrs. E. T. Girlinghouse, Vet­ 7. He had a group of thirty-five or forty fine-looking lads ticipate have filed cards, but under 85. The Status of Treaties with "School Music Competition-Festi­ in the snow; an empty corridor at 13. erans' Hospital, McKinney. right off the farm giving them instructions when we came the circumstances, I believe we Veterans' Housing. Germany and Japan. vals Manual." Class II solos and school; three girls at home hud­ 14. are justified in not making excep The Work of the Atomic 86. China's Civil War: Nation­ One of Joan's poems was pub­ in. He read each rule and explained it. He put emphasis ensembles may use Grade III dled in front of a stove. tions to this rule, music from the Selective Lists, Commission. alists or Communists? lished in 1946 in the publication, on the fact that under the rules, not ownership in any sense, 15. Calling All Girls. Accumulative Lists and Training Along the high-school journalism Russia and the Atomic Secret. 87. The Story of Palestine: 1948. but only custody of the calf went to the contestant who cap­ Joining the League 16. Constructive Uses and Possi­ In spite of all the official notices Material Lists from the same bul­ front the I.L.P.C. welcomes the 88. Is France Destined for a tured one in the scramble. He called attention of the group letin, and Class III solos and en­ organization of the Fort Worth bilities of Atomic Energy. Strong Government? Lord Kelvin's Teaching provided, some schools, particularly 17. Major Problems Before the to the responsibility each one assumed in taking the custody sembles may use Grade I and II High School Newspaper Associa­ India and Self-Government. One of the world's greatest Junior Highs and Elementary United Nations. of a calf to carry out a care-and-feeding project under the material from all three lists in the tion. All city junior and senior 90. The Civil Crisis in Italy. physics teachers was Lord Kelvin. Schools did not register as mem- 18. Russia's Use of the Veto. bers of the League prior to Janu> same bulletin. high schools publishing papers 91. Emergency Aid for Europe. Students who worked with him in supervision of the vocational agriculture teacher. The calf 19. Congressional Appropriations ary 15. Naturally we could not The 1943 "Manual" is not avail­ were invited to be present at an 92. Call to Action on Taxes. the University of Glasgow have must be insured and the custodian pay the insurance. He for the Services. acknowledge their Music Accep able at the State Office nor will initial meeting held in Arlington 93. China Deserves Aid. carried to the ends of the earth a must be properly handled and cared for, and the reward, if 20. National Defense in Peace­ tance Cards if they were not mem­ parts of this Manual be transcribed Heights High School the last week 94. The College Bills That Uncle torch that he lighted, and have time. any, came at the end of the year when the calf was brought bers of the League. Section 2, for the directors. Please do not in January. Probably our I.L.P.C. Sam Pays. added to his credit not only in president, Warren Shipman, editor 21. back to the Houston Fat Stock Show and sold. Then, if Article III of the Constitution and request such information. The Inflation—Its Causes and Ef­ 95. Russia's Spreading Power. research and discovery, but in of the Arlington Heights Jacket fects. Rules states, "Grade schools, rural original lists as were constructed 96. Industrial Relations and the teaching. One of them, the presi­ proper business judgment had been exercised in buying the Journal, had a hand in setting up 22. schools and junior high schools by committees are available and The Value of the United Taft-Hartley Law. dent of a Canadian college, de- feed and diligence and intelligence shown in caring for the the organization. Such a city asso­ need only to register with the will be sent to directors on re­ States' Dollar. 97. The Third Party in National scribed to me that classroom. "The animal, there was a profit in prospect on sale of the calf. ciation can do much to develop in­ 23. State Office prior to January 15." quest. If you do not possess a Living Costs Today. Politics. college was so poor," he said, "that terest and enthusiasm among high- 24. Would Lower Taxes Help In­ The boys who excelled the others in carrying out the feeding What Is a Junior High School? 1943 "Manual" and one is not 98. Anti - Communist Drives in Lord Kelvin had only handmade school journalists. flation Problems? project, as demonstrated by the condition of the animal at Many questions have been asked readily available, we suggest that the United States: 1948. equipment of the crudest mate­ Recognizing that many of their 25. Guards Against Inflation. the end of the year, had prospect also of additional prizes. concerning who or what composes you use the original list sent out 99. George Marshall's Influence rials to illustrate many of the students come from homes in which 26. New Trends in Adult Educa­ Not only were the boys instructed in these matters, but the a Junior High School in League from the State Office as your on the United States' For­ principles he taught. Spools and classifications. The Music Plan of source for solo and ensemble Spanish rather than English is the tion. pieces of string might serve for rules of the contest were announced over the loud-speaker eign Policy. Competition designates "Confer­ material. native language, the staff of the 27. Teachers' Salaries—A Na­ 100. pulleys and belts. The students, Laredo Journal has launched a The Future of the Demo­ to the great audience of nearly ten thousand people who ence C" as a classification set aside tional Disgrace. cratic Party. too, were poverty stricken, some long-time campaign to encourage 28. gathered in the Coliseum for the afternoon rodeo. specifically for Junior High More Funds for Education. 101. The Future of the Repub­ of them actually hungry, and most all students to "speak English." 29. Schools. According to. the Consti­ The Radio in Education. lican Party. of them ill clad. As the paper explains, the cam­ tution and Rules, Article VII, Sec­ 30. Effect of the Taft-Hartley 102. paign does not aim to stamp out The Current Economic "One morning we went into th» JT is hard for the average layman to understand what all tion 3, "A junior high school is a Bill on Labor. Scene. classroom and saw that the teacher unit in a school system organized the use of Spanish but rather to 31. •'•the fuss about amateurism amounts to. He is apt to Needed: Labor Leadership. 103. United States' Ambassadors: had hung two lumps of metal by as a junior high school, whether encourage students to become pro­ 32. The Public's Position in Capi­ dismiss it as of little importance outside of pedagogical ficient in both languages. Such a Do They Fill Today's Needs? long strings from the beam over­ discussion, and often shows impatience with the rules of or not it occupies a building to tal-Labor Disputes. 104. UNESCO: Success or Fail­ head. One was a piece of lead, the itself." worthwhile campaign, tactfully di­ 33. Beneficial Contributions of amateur organizations, feeling that they are more honored New Ideas for School Journalists rected, can do much to help stu­ ure? other brass. He swung these pen- by Meredith Cromer, J. Wes­ Labor Unions. 105. dula and when they swung to­ Furthermore Appendix III, Ar­ dents avoid language handicaps Geography in Germany's Life. in the breach than in the observance. As a matter of fact, ton Walch, Publisher, Port­ 34. American Efforts to Break 106, gether and touched they clung... ticle VII, Section 3 states, "The that might stand in the way of Plan for Europe: Russian however, no amateur organization could exist at all without land, Maine, 1946, 90 pages, the Iron Curtain. Style. Kelvin stepped to the edge of tne State Executive Committee, there­ their success. an amateur rule. When the professional comes in and asks $1.75. 35. The U.S. Views the Palestine 107. platform and said, 'Can any young fore, ruled that unless a school has Eisenhower: General, Educa­ To evaluate the usefulness of The Tiger's Tale of Snyder is Question. man tell me what force operates the amateur to move over, the amateur not only moves over at least one high-school grade, that tor, or Statesman? Meredith Cromer's book one must stirring up reader interest with 36. A Third Party in 1948. 108. to keep these pendula from resum­ but moves out. It's always been that way. No organization is, at least one grade in high Where Do We Stand on Our consider its purposes. New Ideas a contest to see who can write the 37. The Southern Bloc in Con­ ing the pendicular?' school, it shall be classified for Foreign Policy? can remain half amateur and half professional. Sport takes for School Journalists makes no best motto for the paper. The gress. League purposes as a ward school." 109. What Good Have Our Private "We all sat mumbling the names its rise in amateurism and becomes decadent in profes­ pretense of being a textbook; motto must be five words beginning 38. Veterans as a Voting Bloc. In a twelve-grade system, the first Relief Agencies Done? of any forces we could think of, rather it is a collection of sug­ with the following letters: D I S 39. Opportunities under the G.I. sionalism. work offered for high-school credit 110. Is 1948 the Year of Explo­ from magnetic to centripetal. We gestions and ideas for giving T U. Bill. Webster gives the following definition of an "amateur is done in the ninth grade, hence sion in Greece? didn't know but we wanted to brightness and reader interest to One of the newcomers to the 40. Should War Veterans Have a school must have the ninth grade 111. A Dixie Party for Southern­ sound as though we knew. He sportsman," in a sentence taken from the rule book of the high-school papers. The author ranks of high-school journalism Job Preferences? in it before it is classified as a ers. stood there looking at us with a AAU. "An amateur sportsman is one who engages in sport frankly addresses himself to ad­ this year, The Hill Topper of Dia­ 41. A Survey of Veteran Organi­ Junior High School for League 112. Objections to President Tru­ sort of quiet contempt, and then visers who have had little journal­ mond Hill High School, Fort zations. solely for the pleasure and physical, mental or social benefits purposes. So-called junior high man's Civil Rights Bill. he said, 'If anyone used the sense ism experience and to students in Worth, deserves recognition for its he derives therefrom and to whom sport is nothing more schools composed of the sixth, 42. The Veteran in College: Stu­ 113. Equal Opportunities in Edu­ God gave him, he would know there schools where only one course in excellence. For an unusual and than an avocation." This is fundamental. Practically all seventh and eighth grades are ele­ dent or Loafer? cation. must be some sticky substance on journalism is offered. attractive special edition, look at 43. mentary schools according to the Scientific and Medical Uses 114. one of them.'" amateur athletic organizations start out with this ideal, but a copy of the January 29 issue. As Segregation in Higher Edu­ League definition and may partici­ The book touches on a wide va­ of the Atomic Bomb. cation. o . few of them maintain it. Most of them proceed to water a warm-up for the Fort Worth Fat 44. pate in "Conference E" competi­ riety of topics: keeping up staff The Atomic Bomb—-A Guard 115. Religious Liberty Threatened it down with one "interpretation" or another or by intro­ Stock Show the school staged a Undemocratic Features of the tion. Because the Music Plan al­ morale, suggestions for news story to Peace. This alone can assure our coun­ Ranch Day in which a Ranch Poll Tax. ducing "exceptions" untit they have in effect a semi-profes­ lows an organization to advance and feature story assignments, live 45. Effect of the Atomic Bomb 116. try of religious liberty. For there Queen and King were crowned and Teacher Shortages. sional organization. The same authority defines the adjec­ one "Conference" for participation, sports news, getting parents inter­ on National Defense. 117. is a double price, as Justice Rut- apparently—judging from stories Labor Unions for Teachers. this "so-called" junior high school ested in the paper, methods of get­ 46. The Growth of the United 118. ledge points out, that we must tive, "semi-pro" as "of or pertaining to those who engage in the paper—students were en­ Rationing in Peacetime. composed of the sixth, seventh and ting names into stories, and ideas ' Nations. 119. pay for religious liberty. One is in any sport for pay or gain, but who are not engaged in couraged to come dressed as cow­ The Purpose of the Freedom eighth grades may participate in for selling advertising, among oth­ 47. The U.S. Delegation to the the immense effort to keep the it regularly or as their main calling or profession." Many hands. Wash pictures in orange Train. Conference C competition if the er topics. Many teachers will find United Nations. State from interfering in the way showing a stagecoach and a bow- 120. U.S. Highways: A National colleges have a "semi-pro rule" instead of an "amateur rule." director and' administrator so de­ the most helpful part of the book 48. Women in the United Na­ a man worships his God. The legged old cowhand underlie the Menace. A genuine "amateur rule" adopts Webster's definition of sire. to be the excellent suggestions for tions. other is the equally immense effort printing on pages 1 and 3. The 121. Music Dictatorship in the service projects that may be under­ 49. The Outlook for India. to keep the churches from using a professional in sports as "one who has competed in any banner headline is in the same United States. 1948 Competition-Festivals taken by the staff of the school 50. Inflation and Its Effect on State strength to propagate one sport for a stake or purse or for gate-money or with a pro­ orange ink, and all the other print­ 122. Does the Public Run the U. In another place in this LEAGUER paper. Employment. particular version of religious fessional for a prize, or who has taught or trained in sports ing is down in brown sepia ink. S. Government? you will find the final dates set 51. truth. Let us never forget that Teachers who have a back­ Instead of being bizarre, the color Congressional Action to Curb 123. Is the Electoral College Dem­ or athletics for pay." aside for the Regional Competition- in order to assure religious free­ ground of journalism training will combination blends pleasingly to Inflation. ocratic? Festivals and the contest directors 52. dom in the first sense you must find many of Mr. Cromer's ideas make a distinctive edition. Inflation and Depression. 124. National Political Conven­ in charge. The State Office is send­ to be ones with which they are 53. Rent Control—Its Pros and assure it in the second, also. That We have consistently considered tions: Tradition or Necessi­ the road away from one also leads ing all entry blanks to these con­ already familiar; some of the Cons. ty? 2tyi> Ittttttriitiij Sttfrrartjiilaiittr Ifcagu? test directors. The contest direc­ the criticisms prepared by the I.L. away from the other has been other ideas seem more fitted for 54. Is Communism Spreading in 125. Should the Stock Market Be tors should mail the official entry smaller high schools than for city P.O. office as the most valuable the U.S.? amply shown not only by the re­ work that we do for our Texas Open to All Investors? ligious despotisms in the Europe blanks to the member schools in schools; yet despite these evidences 55. Colleges Meet Increased En­ 126. high-school papers. With the in­ Who Benefits from Inflation? of Jefferson's day, but also by the Organizing Agency: Extension Division. The University of Texas Bureau of Public that particular Region. Remem­ that Mr. Cromer is writing for the rollment. 127. School Service. creased number of papers and the The U.S.— The World's even more terrible despotisms in- ber that completed entry blanks smaller schools, advisers in almost 56. The Balkans Are the Hot State Executive Committee: T. H. Shelby, Chairman; Roy Bedichek. E. J. Kidd, increased quality of those papers, Breadbasket. Europe today.—Max Lerner, in with fees must be in the hands of any school will discover enough Spot of Europe. Thomas A. Rousse, Emmette Redford, B. C. Tharp, O. A. Wiley. Dr. A. L. Chap­ the preparation of criticisms has 128. Needed Adjustments in the PM. man, H. A. Calkins. the Regional contest committee or usable suggestions in the book to 57. demanded more and more time. We How Much Foreign Aid Can Federal Income Tax. LeS 80 C n ! contest chairman at least 21 days make its reading worthwhile. In ^n V^l ^ ,T w ,?•,£• Gorman, Amarillo: H. D. Burton, Clarendon; now find it difficult to get around the U.S. Afford? 129. The Roosevelt Influence in the John Morns Claude; W. C. Blankenship, Big Spring; I. L. Lasater, Winters prior to the contest. These chair­ particular, however, those advisers 58. SjJ?; T&Li^8B C° em#n VTJa£k Ry?n- McKinney; W. B. Alexander, Bowie; for one good criticism of each mem­ India's Fight for Liberty. '48 Elections. 142. Opportunities Offered by y : N De ar men have the right to refuse en­ who struggle to produce a school C?Z?v v7«* H n ?' U ?? 'i, Marshall; D. T. Loyd, East Mountain 59. Congressional Investigations 130. UNESCO Meets on Educa­ Gilmer, Floyd H. Burton Humble; Vernon Madden, Sealy; ; tries received later than that date ber paper. Bluford Hestir, assist­ Army Life. 8, H ei hts paper without benefit of a class-in and Citizens' Rights. SfcnVi empleT ? So V?™\Ne, , K - San Antonio; J. Milton Edds, Academy ant director, is preparing what we tional Need. 143. An International Police r It'rl = - - ?]y- .?<«} Benito; H. Lee Clifton, Falfurrias; Walter and please don't embarrass them journalism and those who, without T 60. The Taft-Hartley Law and 131. Our Increasing Divorce Rate. Coers, Orange Grove; J. M. Hanks, Ysleta; R. D. Lee, Monahans; Leland L. by asking them to make exceptions journalism training, have found hope will be a solution to the prob­ Force. Martm, Crane; Lewis Simms, Caddo Mills; R. B. Sparks, Goose Creek. Recent Labor Developments. 132. Breweries and the Grain Sit­ Director: Roy Bedichek. to the rule. Have you ever tried themselves teaching a single course lem of producing more criticisms 144. A Single Six Year Presiden­ Director of Athletics and Acting Director: R. J, Kidd 61. France—A Land of Chaos. uation. to organize one of these meets? in journalism and producing the in less time. He is drawing up de­ tial Term. Tennis: Dr. D. A. Penick. tailed criticism sheets incorporat­ 62. Inflation: The Economic No- 133. Restrictions on Veterans' 145. U.S. Relations with Franco Director of Speech Activities: Bruce Roach. 1948 Participation school paper therefrom will wel­ ing the most frequently found Man's Land. Homesteading. Spain. Declamation: Howard Townsend. If you don't like statistics, you'd come the practical ideas in Mr. 63. Extemporaneous Speech: Arthur Hayes. weaknesses in our school papers China Aid Problem. 134. Alaska Invites the Homeless 146. Sources of Atomic Energy better not read this column next Cromer's book. Director of Music: F. W. Savage. and specific suggestions for over­ 64. The Big Four Deadlock and Veterans. and Their Control. Commercial Contests: Miss Florence Stullken. month. In all probability it will Possibly, some users of the book coming those weaknesses. When the Future of Europe. 135. Prison Reforms. 147. Some Plans for Improving Ready Writers: Dr. R. A. Law. be full of the figures showing an may feel that the price ($1.75) Regional Directors we criticize papers hereafter we 65. President Truman and Gov­ 136. A Constructive Program for the United Nations. increase in interest this year as Region I: Dr. Ernest Wallace. Texas Technological College, Lubbock. even in this day of high prices is can check the weaknesses found in ernmental Controls. Natural Resources. 148. Should We Raise Our Boys compared to last year. It continues Region II: Superintendent Nat Williams, Abilene. too much for a 90-page litho­ the paper and check the solutions 66. Shall the U.S. Admit Eu­ 137. A Re-United Germany. to Be Soldiers? Region III: Dr. C. L. Wisseman, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. to amaze us as we open each day's graphed book with a heavy paper that seem most likely to fit the sit­ rope's Displaced Persons? 138. Shipping in These Times. 149. New Advancements in Avia­ Region IV: Dr. B. E. Masters, Kilgore Junior College, Kilgore . mail and read a letter which be­ cover; however, if one copy is pur­ Region V: Mr. M. B. Etheridge, Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville. uation. Then, at the end of the 67. Should the U.S. Supervise the 139. The Influence of Gandhi in tion. Region VI- Mr. Pat H. Norwood, Southwest Texas State Teachers College. San gins, "It has just come to my at Marcos. chased from the newspaper's funds criticism sheet, we can prepare a Foreign Aid Funds? India. tention that the University Inter 150. The Meaning of the Booker Region VII: Dr. Eldon D. Brinley, Texas College of Arts and Industries, Kingsville. the money would be well spent.— brief statement of evaluation for 68. What Kind of Leadership 140. Federal Aid for Education. T. Washington Postage Region VIII: Superintendent Murry H. Fly, Odessa. scholastic League is going to spon- DeWitt Reddick, the paper. Does France Need? [ 141. The Labor Outlook for 1948. Stamp. INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Page 3 Practice Panel Trained Speech People Agree Godley Contestant The Speech Forum To Serve as Critic Judges Enters Six Events (By Thomas A. Rousie, Professor of Speech; Chairman, Discussion Now Department of Speech, The University of Texas) A NUMBER of persons who are equipped by training, Jerry Hardcastle Enrolls In "D ULES for contest debating are like styles—subject to -^ education and experience to serve as single, expert U.T. for Business All Debaters Should Be critic judges for League speech contests have notified the -^- popular acceptance and use. Stated differently, we ac­ Course Preparing for New State Office of their willingness to serve this year. These cept certain rules or duties for the debater on the supposition Contest judges will serve for expenses and reasonable fees. As new that these rules promote better debating and produce more An outstanding graduate of efficient results. Consequently, among the more enlightened Godley High School this year was names are added to this list, they- debate circles, we recognize that it-*- will be printed in the LEAGUER. Fuchs, Grover, Speech Dept., Jerry Hardcastle, who won second The University of Texas, D, E, J, S. is the duty of the affirmative team League debaters should be making "While the appearance of the place in the Conference B Ready and appreciate. Anything less than SEVERAL months ago we listed all of the new plays that Harrison, Peggy, Southern Meth­ to present a need and to offer a preparations now for the group name of a judge on this list does Writers' Contest at the 1947 State the foregoing should not be ac­ odist University, Dallas, O, E, S. reasonable remedy. Because the af­ *^ had come to our library, and since then we have reviewed Discussion Contest, which will be not necessarily indicate that his Meet. cepted by the negative team and Hayes, Arthur, Speech Dept., firmative is the proposing team, & number of these new titles. This month we again list all introduced at the State Meet this decision will be faultless," points Jerry's League honors include the failure of the affirmative team The University of Texas, O, E, the burden of proving the proposi­ new titles received within the past few months, listing them year for debaters who do not out Bruce Roach, director of speech achievements in Ready Writing, to perform the duty should be em­ D, S. tion rests with that side. This bur­ reach the finals, says Bruce Roach, activities, "still it is felt that the Extemp Speech, Debate, Play­ phasized by the negative for the merely by name of publisher, number of acts, and whether Huffor, Earl, Huntsville, D, E, den, incidentally, remains with the director of speech activities. use of these judges will prove more ground Ball, Tennis, and Volley­ benefit of the judges. or not they require a royalty pay-' J, S. ball. affirmative and may not be shifted All members of debate teams en­ satisfactory than obtaining per­ to the negative, even though the merit for production. R indicates 1 acts tered in the Debate Contest at the Home, O. Bertram, University The Negative Burden sons who are not experienced in negative offers a counter-proposi­ royalty, NR, non-royalty. State Meet, with the exception of of Houston, D. While the affirmative team must In-Laws Out—R. this type of judging. If you can­ tion. Of course, if the negative Any of these plays may be bor­ the four debaters in each confer­ Kyker, Mrs. Rex P., Speech present a need for the proposition The Moon Keeps Shining—R. not get one good critic judge, it is team elects to offer what is termed rowed from us for a period of nine ence who go into the final round, Dept., Abilene Christian College, and offer a reasonable, workable It's so Complex—R. better to use three judges who have a counter-proposition, the burden days and the only cost to you is will be eligible to participate in O, J, S. remedy, the negative, in its turn, Heart Trouble—R. had some speech training." of proof for the counter-proposi­ the postage both ways. Address the Group Discussion Contest. Marsh, Thomas H, Box 185, must carry out certain recognized Old Whats-His-Name—R. In addition to the name and tion must be assumed by the nega­ requests to Interscholastic League Southern Methodist University, duties. For instance, the negative Thanks to George Washington— The panel type discussion tech­ address, the contests which he or Drama Service, Box H, University Dallas, O, D, E, S. tive because it is the proposing is duty-bound to meet and attack R. nique will be followed in this con­ she is best qualified to judge are Station, Austin. May, Doris Evelyn, Corpus team on the new issue. the case of the affirmative. Of test. Speakers will have for their given. Use the following guide Christi Junior College, O. Trick Cases Greenberg Publisher, New York, subject one with which they are course, in attacking the affirmative for the contests: Junior Declama­ Moll, Mrs. James, 1112 Bracken- dramatic Publishing Co., Chicago, N.Y. familiar, "Should the Federal Unfortunately, many coaches case, the negative team has certain tion—J; Senior Declamation—S; ridge Apts., Austin, O, J, S. III. Plays of the American West by Government Require Arbitration and debaters attempt to avoid the alternatives. It may: Debate—D; Extemp Speaking—E; Moll, James, Drama Dept., The Robert Finch—book containing 15 of Labor Disputes in All Basic affirmative burden by using trick 3 acts One-Act Play—O. University of Texas, O, E, S. (1) Attack the need and claim one-acts. American Industries?" this year's remedies, or by suggesting that a that the current situation is Beauty and the Beef—E. Persons who have agreed to serve Moore, William A., Speech Dept., debate question. discussion of the principles of the satisfactory, or Home Sweet Homicide—R. as critic judges this year are: W.T.S.C., Canyon, O, E, J, S. Heuer Publishing Co., Cedar Rap­ remedy is sufficient. Poor debating The Baby-Sitter—R. Panels will consist of six or Moore, Mrs. William A., Canyon, (2) Attack the remedy. ids, Iowa Abernathy, Elton, S.W.T.S.C, and an excessive amount of quib­ A Lucky Penny—R. seven members who will choose O, E, S. The negative, under this ap* San Marcos, D, E, J, S. bling usually results, when the af­ "We Shook the Family Tree—R. 8 acts their groups by lot, drawing also McGaughy, J. Fred, Central proach, may admit the need, in Alexander, Mrs. Morgan, 704 firmative team fails to assume its Green Shudders—R. for the affirmative or negative side Texas School of Oratory, Brown- whole or in part, and contend that Desperate Ambrose—R. Sixth St., S.W., Paris, O, J, S. obvious duty. The only solution or Seventeen Is Terrific—R. of the question. The position of wood, D, E, J, S. the remedy is impractical, and The Awkward Pause—R. 18—1190—Leaguer chairman on each panel will be Amis, Mrs. Maurine Berzette, McGaughy, Mrs. J. Fred, Central penalty for such tactics is for the undesirable. Room No. 13—R. Those Websters—R. appointed. Speech Dept, The University of Texas School of Oratory, Brown- Jerry Hardcastle negative to point out the affirma­ (3) Attack the need and the Maybe It's Love—R. tive "trick" and insist that the pro­ The Big Help—R. The two best speakers from each Texas, O, J, S. wood, D, E, J, S. Godley High School remedy. Thanks, Honey—R. posing team discharge its duties in group will be chosen by the judges Ardis, W. L., 1913 Walnut St., Powell, Mrs. Freda Gibson, Sul Last year he placed first at the Aunt Cathie's Cat—R. a reasonable manner. And, you Under this pjan, the negative at­ 1 acts at the conclusion of the discussion. San Angelo College, O, E, J, S. Ross State Teachers College, Al­ County Meet in Ready Writing, tempts to destroy all possible argu­ Never Too Late—R. may suggest, this situation calls Wildcat Willie and the Bearded Judging will be based upon the Baker, Paul, Dept. of Drama, pine, O, E, J, S. second at the District and Regional ments of the affirmative. Usually, The Groom Said No—R. for good Judges! ! ! In any case, Lady—NR. value of each speaker's contribution Baylor University, Waco, O. Pross, Edward L., Speech Dept., Meets, and third in Extemp the attack here proceeds under the Boys About Bobette—R. good sportsmanship demands that to the understanding and solution Brigham, Lillian, Victoria, O, D, Texas Christian University, Ft. Speech at the County Meet. contention that the need does not the affirmative assume its burden Dramatists Play Service, New 1 acts of the problem, his manner of pres­ E, J, S. Worth, D, E, S. In 1947 he went to the Region exist for the weak, impractical and of proof (the presentation of a York, N.Y. entation, his desire to express him­ Burton, James R., 1318 Montana Roach, Josh P., T.S.C.W. Station, in Debate, was second in Tennis undesirable remedy. Wilbur Minds the Baby—NR. need and a remedy), if it hopes to self, his directness and sincere St., El Paso, O, E, J, S. Box 3775, Denton, O. Doubles at the County Meet, and 3 acts The Shock of His Life—NR. prevail in the debate. (4) Admit the need and offer a conversational style. . Busfield, Roger M., Speech- Smith, Mrs. J. G., 2308 Camp­ third in Volleyball at the County Prayer for Peace—NR. What About the Remedy? counter-proposition. When the neg­ Strange Boarders—R. Drama Dept., Southwestern Uni­ bell, Commerce, O, J, S. Meet. "It should be remembered," cau­ But, the debater will ask, how ative admits the existence of a The Story of Mary Surratt—R. tions the speech director, "that stu­ versity, Georgetown, O, E. Townsend, Howard, Speech During his junior and senior State of the Union—R. Eldridge Entertainment House, much material or proof will satisfy need, it must establish the failure dents are competing in this con­ Byrns, Louise, E.T.S.T.C., Com­ Dept., The University of Texas, years, he has been class president of the affirmative remedy to meet The Whole World Over—R. Franklin, Ohio merce, O, D, E. O, E, J, S. the burden of proof insofar as the test on an individual basis, not as and editor of the Wildcat, his remedy is concerned? And well that need. However, the negative Craddock, Ann, Speech Dept., Watson, John N., Guidance 3 acts a team. Each member of the panel school annual. During his fresh­ have to admit that a clear-cut should "proceed further," as the Bnan Bloom Hardin, Des Moines, will be on his own, to contribute Weatherford College, Weatherford, Center, Texas Christian Univer­ man and sophomore years, he was Melody Madhouse—R. answer to the question is not al­ novice debater would say, and of­ Iowa as much as he can for the com­ D, E, J, S. sity, O, D, E, J, S. a member of the Future Farmers The Honeymoon Is Over—NR. ways available. However, most of fer its own remedy for the ad­ mon good." Cook, Dr. Wilton, Speech Arts, Wilson, Milton, McMurray Col­ of America, and for two years was 1 acts Kid Brother—R. us will concede that the debater mitted need. And lest we forget, University of Houston, O, D, E, lege, Abilene, O, S. a member of the Godley chapter Weather or No—R. Leave It to Grandma—R. "Debaters need to practice the has performed his duty in a rea­ let us reiterate that the negative J, S. Winship, F. L., Drama Dept., of the Future Homemakers of Woman's Page (Uncensored)— If You Knew Susie!—R. panel type of discussion as they sonable manner if he: assumes the burden of proof on the Dougherty, Floyd, Lamar High The University of Texas, O, D, E, America. MR. Buffalo Billy—NR. perfect their delivery on this year's (1) Describes the plan of the counter-proposition. Finally, we School, Houston, O, D, S. J, S. During the State' Meet, he en­ Underground Railway—NR. 1 acts question," Roach reminds debate remedy and explains how it will should point out again, in sum­ rolled in the University for the She's a Neat Job—R. East Am East-—NR. coaches, "as the style is different operate, and mary, that the affirmative is not summer term. He plans to major "The Old Gray Mare Ain't"—R. Room for a King—NR. from the usual formal debate." (2) Sets forth the practical relieved of its burden of proof The Cunning Lunatic—NR. in Business Administration. benefits of the remedy. Quiet Home Wedding—NR. Duties of Chairman when the negative offers a counter- Adeline's Antics—NR. Greener Grass—NR. Speech In Texas Schools Jerry is interested in philately The affirmative team, in short, proposition. Remember, the simple Considerable responsibility for Straw in Her Hair—NR. with sports and books ranking sec­ must present a clear, impelling rule is: the proposing team must the success of the discussion rests Art Craft Play Co., Marion, Iowa They Put on a Play—NR. ond. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. need and a remedy that the audi­ prove its contentions. with the chairman. The chairman HIS column belongs to Texas Speech The Smell of the Yukon—NR. teachers for discussion of speech Eve," a three-act to be presented N. A. Hardcastle, Godley, Texas. ence and/or judges can understand (Next month: Don'ts for Debaters) 8 acts makes a brief introductory state­ T February 25, '26, 27 under the di­ Three Tickets to Killarney—NR, problems and news concerning Speech ment and then presents the sub­ activities in Texas high schools. Com* rection of Mrs. Naomi Norton. Willie's Week-End—R. In Daze of Olde—NR. ject for deliberation. He, or she, munications should be sent to Mr. Bruce Girls in Clover—R. The Scarlet Ribbon—NR. Roach, Box H, University Station, Great Seotts—R. must define any terms which may Austin, Texas, who is editor of this Sixty Speech students of Reagan Virginia Costume Designer Suggests Ways Out of This World—R. need defining. He is the one who column. High School, Houston, recently en­ Samuel French, Inc., New York, keeps the discussion moving. If UDGING from the number tered the school's Declamation Of Using Available Materials Effectively 1 acts N.Y. the arguments lag, he must arouse Tournament sponsored by J. R. and type of requests com­ A Song Is Born—NR. 3 acts interest so that all participants J Holcomb, Speech Department head. (Keprinted from Virginia Drama News, nel, plain cotton net (used for tumes from the last production Parlor Story—R. Speakers' Forum members, with published by The Extension Division of the His Day—NR. will take part. He must discour­ ing into the Drama Loan Li­ University of Virginia.) glass curtains) and cheese cloth. may be made over. Long skirts, Twelve O'clock Murder—NR. Tune in Tonights—R. age lengthy speeches. He must brary of the League, schools the assistance of several visiting The curtain net and cheese cloth, especially hoop skirts, provide Honey of a Peach—NR. The House Nobody Lived In—R. see that all members have an op­ are attempting unusually seri­ judges, served as judges and chair­ (By Susanne Sherman, Instructor dyed and starched and used over large pieces of material with which Thunderhead—R. Pick Your Winner—R. portunity to express their views. men during the tournament. in Fine Arts, William and a petticoat of a different color, to work; and no piece of material Who's Batty Now?—NR. ous productions this season. Mary College.) have a surprising crispness and is too small to be of use. There In preparation for this new con­ Taking their cues from popular Walter H. Baker Co., Boston, Mass. Me and My Shadow—R. vibrance. are materials, too, which might be test, the speech director reminds radio shows, many directors are The Footlight Players of Reagan '"TT'HE costumes you rent are Quiet Summer—R. debate coaches that there are many High closed their 1947 season with seldom the ones you pic­ Simulate Costly Fabrics salvaged from almost any hornet 8 act Respectfully Yours—R. asking for three-acts which have the living room curtains, which are sources for getting acquainted with definitely proved themselves "good a night of three one-act plays, tured when you first read the Slightly more expensive mate­ Ladies' Lounge—R. Boy Wanted—R. so sunfaded they must be replaced, its procedures. Special bulletins theatre." Royalty plays are in de­ "Sunday's Child," "High Window," play. When th^y arrive for rials which offer a good selection The Great American Family- R. and sections pertaining to this ac­ and "Mushrooms Coming Up." in color and are firmly woven and the discarded slip cover, the The Cherry Orchard—R. mand as much by directors of dress rehearsal, you may find shower curtain which has sprung the Continental Press, Harrisburg, tivity are printed by several maga­ you have colors that clash, or cos­ color-fast are: percale, broadcloth, It's Spring Again—R. Conference B schools as by direc­ too many leaks, and worn sheets Pa. (Play Club selections) zines. The radio offers opportunity tumes for the hero and villain that indian head and sateen. Also more That's My Boy—NR. tors of larger schools. All of this The Senior Class of Temple High and table cloths—all contain large to hear distinguished speakers use are so similar they are confusing, expensive, but extremely effective S acts Suddenly It Was May!—R. is a healthy sign of a One-Act School chose as its play the three- areas of material which are usable the panel discussion method with or a costume for a bit player that on the stage, are velveteen and Hollywood, Here I Come—R. This Girl Business—R. Play Tournament that is out to act mystery-comedy "Are You Mr. on the stage. great effectiveness. break all records in quality of pro­ catches and holds the audience's corduroy, which can be made to The Washington Years—R. Two's a Crowd—R. Butterworth?" Director was Mrs. Ransack the Attic Publications that will offer as­ ductions, keenness of competition attention whenever it appears on simulate the richest velvets and Here Goes the Groom—R. Bashful Bertie—NR. Bernice McKenney. While you are begging, there la sistance are: and enthusiasm on the part of the stage. You are left with the velours when given extra body by another rich source of material: high-school dramatists. vague feeling that you could have an interfacing of a good grade of Platform, published by the Club The Speech classes of Bowie the old-fashioned attic. The mate­ done better yourself. Well, why muslin. Crinoline, buckram, or a and Educational Bureaus of News­ High School, El Paso, recently held tailor's canvass may also be used rials may be splitting and yellow Play Directors Given Lists of The Sock and Buskin Club of not try? Why not design your own week, 152 West 42nd St., New their annual banquet. Students to add body and stiffness to sleazy with age, but they will look like Ysleta High School sponsored a costumes—and make them, too? York 18. were divided into eight groups for materials; but crinoline and buck­ new on the stage. It always seems night of one-acts on February 12 Leading Costume Companies The Fortnightly Discussion the program that followed. Typical ram lose their stiffness with laun­ a sacrilege to dump even the most at which .three plays were pre­ But you picture Annabella in a Guide, published by Educational of the themes selected by the var­ dering or cleaning, and tailor's tattered heirlooms in the trash sented. Plays were: "When the hoop skirt of pink taffeta, and your •"pO aid directors of the One-Act Play Contest of the Bureau of Time, 9 Rockefeller ious groups were "What Speech canvass is expensive. The one thing can; and most people are delighted A Whirlwind Blows," "The Valiant," budget would never allow for eight League in obtaining costumes for their productions, a Plaza, New York 20. Has Done for Us" and "Memorial to remember in using substitutes is when they realize they may be use­ and "Antic Spring." All were di­ yards of taffeta. Perhaps not, but list of costume companies has been compiled. Catalogs and to Bowie's War Dead." Each group never use the substitute and the ful again. Discussion and Current Affairs, rected by Roy Chambliss. there are very satisfactory substi­ had an honor guest, and Mr. Hib- real thing on the stage at the same When the people in your town price lists may be obtained by writing these concerns. published by Junior Town Meet­ This method of selecting a con­ tutes. If the lines of your cos­ bard Polk and Mr. L. Etheridge time; sateen simulates satin only come to know that you want and For directors who need wigs for their casts, a group of ing League, 400 South Front St., test play has been used extensively were sponsors of the occasion. tumes are good and the colors as long as there is no satin on the use these things, you will be sur­ OBmpanies who can supply such-f- Columbus 15, Ohio. (Civic Train­ the past few years, as it offers an striking, they need not be made of stage. prised at the number of them you items as wigs, whiskers, mustaches ing and Our Times may also be opportunity for more students to rich, and therefore costly, ma­ Elite Costume Co., 1802 Elm St., secured from this same address.) Prints and stripes and plaids can collect. Soon your wardrobe slid make-up is given below. Dallas, Texas. appear in shows, provides an excel­ The Ball High School of Gal­ terials. will grow until you find yourself lent way of choosing the best play, often prove disappointing in the­ Costume Companies Edmonton Masquerade Co., 9684 Radio Programs veston joined the "evening of one- Your color can all come from the called upon to rent a whole set of and enables the dramatic group to atrical costumes. At a distance the Hooker-Howe Costume Co., 4652 S. Jasper Ave., Edmonton, Alberta, acts" group on January 9 with the dye pot. Don't be afraid to dye; costumes to another school, and Radio programs featuring group raise money for carrying on its presentation of the following plays: colors in these materials blend as Main St., Haverhill, Mass. Canada. the packaged dyes are practically your costumes will begin to pay for discussions are: activities. "Good Night, Caroline," "Over­ though mixed on an artist's palette. laves Costume Co., Inc., 151 W. McKenna Costume Co., 395 King foolproof, and a streaked job is themselves. Columbia Broadcasting System tones" and "Backstage." This pro­ You have noticed how a red and 46th St., New York, N.Y. St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada. sometimes even more effective on (Central Standard Time): "Open The Junior Class of Lubbock gram, sponsored by the P.T.A., was white checked dress looks pink when Van Horn and Son, 811-813 Chest­ Dallas Costume Shoppe, 1913^ the stage than a perfect one. Educational Trip Planned Hearing," Wednesdays, 9:30- Senior High School shows real am­ given for the purpose of raising seen from across the street. In the nut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Commerce St., Dallas. Avoid False Economy 10:00 P.M.; "In My Opinion," Sat­ bition in undertaking the produc­ funds for the Visual Education same way, a printed material, Wm. Beck and Sons Co., 1115 Vine It is poor economy to buy cheap Seniors of Georgetown High Irvin H. Raditz, 7119 W. Roose­ urdays, 5:15-5:30 P.M.; "Invita­ tion of "Dear Ruth," a play rarely Program. green with a pink rose pattern, St., Cincinnati, Ohio. cottons which are not color-fast or School are looking forward to an velt Rd., Berwyn, 111. tion to Learning," Sundays, 11:00- attempted by students of that age. will look brown or grey from the New York Costume Co., 110 W. are loosely woven and obtain their educational trip to Monterrey, Waas and Sons, 123 S. 11th, Phila­ 11:30 A.M. The show is being directed by D. M. sixth row of your auditorium. It Hubbard St., Chicago, 111. Seniors of Falfurias High School body from a filler which powders Mexico, which is being planned delphia, Pa. National Broadcasting Company Howell and is scheduled for March will be a more interesting and vi­ Detroit Costume Co., University gave two performances of the out from handling and washes out for the largest graduating class Babcock Specialty Shop, 105 W. (Central Standard Time): "The 4 and 5. brant grey than the solid color Bldg., Detroit, Mich. Locust, San Antonio. University of Chicago Round three-act "Here Comes Charlie" on completely with the first launder­ would have been; but it will be in the history of the school. Harrelson Costume Co., 1015 Grand February 6, under the direction of ing. But there are comparatively o Maharam Fabric Corp., 130 W. 46, Table, Sundays, 9:30-10:00 P.M. Students from Austin High disappointing, none the less, if you Ave., Kansas City, Mo.; 910 New York. Mutual Broadcasting System Miss Scottie Blundell. inexpensive materials which will were counting on the gay costume A GOOD TEACHER Main St., Kansas City, Mo. School attended the debate tourna­ hold up under innumerable wash­ Brooks Costume Co., 1150 6th Ave., (Central Standard Time): "Ameri­ ment held at John Reagan High it appears at close range. Small Theodore Lieben and Co., 1514 ings. The most versatile of these is New York 19. can Forum of the Air," Tuesdays, School, Houston, on February 13 Wichita Falls Speech students stripes and plaids blend in the A good teacher needs: Howard Ave., Omaha, Neb. unbleached muslin, which clings Wig Manufacturers 9:00-9:30 P.M.; "Meet the Press," and 14. In December the group at­ are planning to participate in a same manner. If you have set your The education of a college presi­ Northwestern Costume House, 808 and drapes well and yet can be Birnstein and Migliore, 7 W. 47th Fridays, 9:00-9:30 P.M.; "Informa­ tended a similar meet held at La­ number of Speech tournaments and heart on stripes or flowers or dent. Marquette A v e., Minneapolis, made to simulate taffeta when it St., New York 19. tion Please," Fridays, 8:30-9:00 mar High School, Houston, and oratorical contests held in the state plaids and nothing else will do, The executive ability of a finan­ is starched stiffly. This may be Minn. Oscar F. Bernner, 152 W. 44th St., P.M. plans are being made to go to Bay­ this spring, among them the Amer­ be sure that the design is strong cier. used as purchased or dyed. In its Colorado Costume Co., 1751 New York. American Broadcasting Com­ lor University on February 20 and ican Legion Oratorical Contest, and bold and larger than you think The humility of a deacon. Champa St., Denver, Colo. natural state, it is an off-white or you want. Get as far away from T. S. Denison and Company, 225 pany (Central Standard Time) : 21 for a tournament that annually and the Baylor University-Waco The adaptation of a chameleon. Lueben Costuming Co., 1923 Third "Town Hall," Tuesdays, 7:30- High School Invitational Tourna­ light cream in color and is a very the material as possible when buy­ The hope of an optimist. N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 1, 111. draws a large crowd. Later in the Ave., Seattle, Wash. 8:00 P.M. season, Austin High will act as ment on February 20-21. A group satisfactory substitute for white. ing it, squint your eyes, and look The courage of a hero. Western Costume Co., 908 S. The Heuer Publishing Company, While these programs are car­ host to other schools interested in of debaters recently participated On the stage, a perfect or dead at it through your lashes; and you The wisdom of a serpent. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. Dows Bldg., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ried by some stations of each of debate. Chase Winfrey, Speech in the tournament sponsored by white is hard to handle, for it will have a better idea of the effect The gentleness of a dove. Salt Lake Costume Co., 823 S. The Northwestern Press, 2200 the networks, the listener should Consultant for all Austin schools, Sunset High School, Dallas. In the catches the attention of the audi­ it will have on the audience. The patience of Job. State St., Salt Lake City, Utah. ence as a bare light'bulb does and Park Ave., Minneapolis 4, Minn. consult the log of his local paper is debate coach at the high school. past, students of this school have There is another source of ma­ The grace of God, and Mrs. C. F. Snell, 425 Bourbon St., to ascertain which station carries The Red Dragons of Austin High represented Texas in national con­ is often as irritating. Other useful terial, which requires no money at The persistence of the devil. Eldridge Entertainment House, New Orleans, La. ,a particular program. are in rehearsal for "Ever Since tests of the American Legion. and inexpensive materials are: all—re-used materials. The cos­ —Syracuse Bulletin, Inc., Franklin, Ohio. bleached muslin, cotton outing flan­ Page 4 INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUER Student Councils Draff 36-Station Network to Carry further Notes on Meeting Sportsmanship By-Laws Basketball Tournament Finals Of the National Federation 'T'HIRTY-SIX radio stations will form a special network (By the Editor) 10 AA Schools Promote have drawn up a "good sportsman­ ship code." to carry the finals of the State Basketball Tournament, TN the January issue of the LEAGUER we recounted some of "Friendly Rivalry" The Student Councils of this dis­ from Gregory Gymnasium, Austin, Saturday, March 6. Con­ the matters discussed at the convention of the National At Games trict of the University Interscho- ferences A and B championship games will be broadcast at Federation of High School Athletic Associations, held in lastic League meet several times 2 P.M., with the AA finals going on the air at 9:15 P.M. •pvETERMINED to set up Biloxi, Mississippi, January 6-9. Naturally, we took up a year to discuss their common • The network lines will cross the first the ideas that were flying around there about high- •*-^ higher standards of good problems. One matter which has Radio Program Selection state twice from East to West— - sportsmanship for students at aroused these student representa­ powered inter-school girls' ath- * Taught in Texas Schools from Texarkana to El Paso and football and basketball games, tives is the conduct of their respec­ from Weslaco to Beaumont. The letics, largely because that is one made to extend control across state of our primary interests, and one the Student Councils of Dis­ tive student-bodies at games. To north and south lines will extend lines. promote a better understanding (Continued from Page 1) concerning which there is great "A degree of control," he said, trict 10 AA, composed of Cle­ from Sherman to Houston with among all students, to discard the Amarillo as the most northwest­ division of opinion in educational "is provided through the National burne, Corsicana, Ennis, Hillsboro, element o f dissension among with the group in class the next ern point. circles, and the division is sharp Federation interstate regulations, Temple, Waco and Waxahachie, schools and to promote "friendly day. The opening game of the tour­ and sometimes rather violent. In but these are greatly weakened in rivalry," the students recently Student Broadcasts nament begins Thursday, March this issue we turn to other matters. those states which do not have a drafted a code which they recom­ Teachers are also using the 4, at 8:45 A.M. Conference A and specific rule in their by-laws which mended be accepted and practiced provides enforcement machinery simulated broadcast. This is used B games are scheduled until 3:10 Another topic which was ably by schools of District 10 AA. for violation of interstate rules and to introduce a unit of work, as the Friday, the first AA game of the discussed concerned the use which policies." Treat Opponent* a* Friends unifying element in a unit of work, tournament. On Saturday's pro­ is made by Federation members of The points covered in the resolu­ or as a culminating activity. Some­ gram are the B consolation the sanctions rule. Secretary John This was the keynote of the tion are based on friendliness and times these simulated broadcasts game, AA semi-finals, A and B K. Archer of New York had made speaker's recommendation. Even co-operation. They believe that are "broadcast" over the school finals, AA and »A consolation what seemed to be a careful, if not membership in the Federation does not help the inter-state situation, Art. IV, Sec. 3 opponents should be treated as central sound system, sometimes games, and the AA finals. exhaustive, study of this matter unless the member Associations In the fifth line of Article IV, personal guests of the school and they are assembly programs, and Stations carrying the Saturday and turned in an illuminating each has in its by-laws, machinery Section 3, page 11 of the current should be included in after-game frequently another class is invited broadcasts, which are sponsored by report. for the enforcement of the National issue of the Constitution and Rules, activities. in for the "broadcast." the Magnolia Petroleum Company, "There are constantly increas­ Federation regulations. "declamation" is repeated in the "We shall respect the rights of Texas School of the Air pro­ are: ing demands," he declared, "out­ This is a matter to which Texas list of Directors. This is a typo­ others," states the code, "the of­ grams are being widely used in City Station K.C. side organizations for use of high- schools may well give some atten­ graphical error. For "Declama­ ficials' decisions, the American flag, Nancy Armor schools of the state. Over 4,000 Abilene KRBC 1450 school athletic teams in promo­ tion, and it is one of the abuses tion" in this line read "Athletics." the National Anthem, all school Woodrow Wilson, Dallas teachers during the 1945—46 school Austin KNOW 1490 tional programs which are designed which might be subdued by taking songs, the property of others, and year used "Your Story Parade." Austin KTBC 590 Wins Boys' Singles to raise money for charity or for out membership in the National Rule 30 Interpreted the school spirit of our opponents. Nancy Armor, Woodrow Wil­ Over 83,000 students listened reg­ Alpine KVLF 1490 a promoting organization which Federation. We found that other The State Executive Committee, "Schools will co-operate with son, Dallas, who won the State ularly to this program each week. Amarillo KGNC 710 Dixon Osburn of Highland Park, needs additional funds or which states complain of us on this score. at the meeting January 14, 1948, each other in making pre-game Championship in the Girls' Tennis The same year over 3,600 teachers Beaumont KFDM 560 Dallas, won the State title in the capitalizes on the prestige which passed the following motion con­ arrangements, will exchange yell- used the "Open Your Eyes" series Big Spring KB ST 1490 Boys' Singles at the 1947 State Singles, was runner-up in the is sometimes built up through all- We gained some idea of the cerning the interpretation of the leaders, and will observe local rules with their 57,000 students. "Music Brownwood KBWD 1380 Meet. An honor student, Osburn star contests, bowl contests, or post­ 1946 tournament. popularity of basketball in other Spring Training Rule: and regulations. Is Yours" was heard by more than KAND 1340 was a Student Council represen­ Corsicana season championship contests." states by listening to Secretary While tennis takes up most of 63,000 students each week in over tative and a member of the Na­ In interpreting Rule 30 of the "We will strive to maintain Corpus Christi KEYS 1490 It was brought out in the dis­ Albert Willis of Illinois and others Nancy's free time, she is active in 2700 classrooms. A similar num­ tional Honor Society in 1946 and football plan, the issuance or use cheerful associations before and Dallas WRR 1310 cussion in which Secretary H. W. talk about the difficulty of ration­ ber of teachers used the Texas 1947. He won the Linz pin three of any football equipment other after the game. We will strive to the Pan-American Student Forum Dallas KRLD 1080 Emswiler of Ohio participated, ing tickets to the tournaments. than a football will be considered School of the Air during the 1946- times, in 1944, 1945 and 1947. His maintain a sense of balance by and the Choral Club at Woodrow El Paso KROD 600 that more than half the states "In many states the greatest a violation of the Spring Training 47 school year. parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. C. keeping our emotions and senti­ Wilson where she is a senior this Fort Worth KFJZ 1270 have specific rules concerning such problem in connection with basket­ Rule, whether this occurs in a Each of the Texas School of the Osburn, 4508 Edmondson, Dallas. ments from overcoming our better year. She is a Student Council Greenville KGVL 1400 contests and that a limited de­ ball tournaments is to appease regular physical education class or Air programs is designed for a judgment and common sense," Houston KXYZ 1320 gree of control is exercised. But those who desire tickets and who not. representative and a cheer-leader. different specific purpose, but each the Student Councils set out in Houston KTRH 740 there is still a great weakness do not seem to understand that in varying degrees contributes to There is no wisdom that can their code. For her career, she is interested Jacksonville KEBE 1400 even in states which have intra­ there are three or four prospec­ objectives relating to attitudes, ap­ take the place of humanity.— Separate AA and A Meets "Do Unto Others—" in either drafting or physical ed­ Lufkin KRBA 1340 state controls when an attempt is tive purchasers for each available preciations, interests, critical Thoreau. Rule 1 of Rules in Debate, page The resolution stated in con­ ucation. Mr. and Mrs. James Longview KFRO 1370 ticket." thinking, creative expression, 29, Constitution and Rules, which clusion, "Understanding and ap­ Harry Armor, 6844 Clayton Ave­ Lubbock KSEL 950 Incidentally, basketball does the now reads "Conference A and Con­ skills, and informational back­ preciation of the other fellow's nue, Dallas, are the parents of Marshall KMHT 1450 major share of the financing of the ference AA are merged in the Re­ point of view, feelings and situa­ ground. Midland KCRS 1230 the 1947 State Winner in Girls' Football Rules Do Not Apply associations in many states. Foot­ gional Meets" should read as fol­ tions can best be observed by the Even though the American Monahans KVKM 1340 Singles. ball is a small financial potato be­ lows: "Separate Regional Meets Golden Rule." School of the Air is broadcast Odessa KOSA 1450 side basketball. will be held for Conferences A and after school hours, some teachers Paris KPLT 1490 To Junior High, Grade Schools AA." have their students listen at home. Pecos KIUN 1400 There was much discussion in In some schools the American '-p'HE question has been asked a number of times as to Palestine KNET 1450 •*• whether a junior high school or a grade school is bound the field of athletic benefits for Six Schools Suspended Questions and Answers School of the Air is recorded and San Angelo KGKL 960 the reason that many associa­ Six schools were suspended in played back the next day to classes. "San Antonio KABC 680 by the rules and regulations of the football plan of com­ tions go in for handling the ath­ football for the 1948 season by the The answers in this column are in no sense "official interpreta­ Some teachers listen to newscasts Sherman KRRV 910 petition of the League in the conduct of this sport in the letic benefit plans directly and not State Executive Committee on De­ tions." Only the State Executive Committee is authorized under with their students at school; oth­ Temple KTEM 1400 school units. in co-operation with a commercial cember 1 for failure to supply the the rules to make official interpretations. The following answers ers listen to appropriate music pro­ Texarkana KCMC 1230 company. All manner of prob­ grams. With less frequency teach­ Under the provision of Rule 3 State Office of the League with were made to inquiries received in the course of routine corre­ Waco WACO 1460 lems arise, and in some states such ers listen to broadcasts in Spanish, of the football plan, high schools eligibility lists of boys for the spondence with the State Office. Weslaco KRGV 1290 Earle Meadows Attempts as Wisconsin and California, it be­ to farm broadcasts, and special are assigned to conferences on the 1947 season, although a number of Wichita Falls KWFT 620 New Pole Vault Record comes a major activity of the state requests were made for them. programs such as those by the basis of the enrollment in the last -o—— four years. Junior high schools association. From insuring against Q. Is it a violation «f Rule 30 of out affecting his eligibility for President. Conference B schools which were Losers Weepers in Japan and grade schools are not eligible athletic injuries, several state as­ the Football Plan to issue football further League participation. Earle Meadows, holder of the suspended are Bells, Briggs and One of the difficulties encoun­ for membership in a football dis­ sociations have expanded into in­ Sanger. Schools playing six-man shoes to boys who are going out * * * tered in using the Texas School of The Japanese have always de­ UIL pole vault record, went on an suring all the children in the school for track or to issue any football vised ways of avoiding direct com­ trict, under the provisions of this eastern tour during which he hopes football which were suspended are Q. A high-school boy who will the Air and other broadcasts de­ rule, and, therefore, are not bound from the time they leave home in Lazbuddy, Loop and Peacock. equipment for use in physical edu­ graduate in June played in a game signed for in-school listening is petition. Report cards of children to show he has lost none of the the morning until they return in cation classes? in the grade schools show grades by the regulations of the football pole vaulting skill that made him with exes against exes of another that only the students who happen plan. the afternoon. Of course, this is Spring Training A. The State Executive Com­ high school after the clese of the to have a class, perhaps in Eng­ on conduct only and not on their Olympics champion in 1936. big business. So far, the Univer­ Furthermore, under the provi­ mittee has ruled that the issuance season. Is he now ineligible for lish, at that hour can hear the school work. Meadows' goal at the National sity Interscholastic League has On recommendation of the Ad­ sion of Article III, Section 4, or use of any football equipment further participation in high-school broadcast. Another problem has When really competitive situa­ AAU and other games in Boston contented itself with getting the visory Council the State Executive League membership is based on other than a football will be con­ athletics? been that of bells ringing to sig­ tions arise, such as entrance on and New York is 14 feet 9 inches. best bargain possible out of a com­ Committee adopted the following school units, and the junior high sidered a violation of the Spring A. He has forfeited his eligibil­ nal the change of periods. Admin­ examinations for students enter­ He also hopes to go to the Olympics mercial company and limiting its interpretation of Rule 27 of the school, where it is under a separate Training Rule, whether this occurs ity for football, but should be istrators are solving this problem ing middle schools, every teacher in London. interest solely to injuries incurred Football Plan: principal and is in a separate in a regular physical education eligible for other League sports by the use of recorders. The pro­ has stories of boys who have com­ Now a graduate student at How­ in its athletic contests. "The issuance or use of any building from the high school, con­ class or not. provided he has not violated the gram is recorded and then is used mitted suicide when they knew ard Payne College at Brownwood, football equipment other than a stitutes a separate League mem­ * * * Amateur or Awards Rules. Article with all classes for which the they had failed. this 31-year-old pole vaulter re­ football will be considered a ber from the high-school unit. The Other notes on this National Fed­ VIII, Section 18, dealing with the broadcast is appropriate. Wire and When a racing team loses, the turned to competition last year violation of the spring training Q. A boy has attended senior acts of the junior high school eration meeting will be published prohibition of post-season football tape recorders are being used ex­ crew may throw themselves into when he soared 14 feet 3 inches, rule, whether or not this occurs high school three years and junior would not affect the eligibility of in the next issue of the LEAGUES. games does not become effective tensively for this purpose. the bottom of the boat and weep. almost the height he reached at in a physical education class or high school in another state for one the senior high school, or vice until next year. Defeated members of a baseball the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. He not." year. Would he be eligible under : o versa. *' * * team may gather around in a set the state schoolboy record while the Eight-Semester Rule for the Therefore, since junior high at Central High School in Fort Q. A boy has sixteen credits at huddle and cry aloud.—Science Coaches fo Attend Ranger Disqualified 1948-49 football season? schools and grade schools are sep­ Worth at the 1933 meet when he the end of the semester, which in Insist on Changes Digest. At a meeting of the State'Execu­ A. He would be ineligible next arate League members from the broke C. E. Atkinson's record with number is sufficient for graduation tive Committee of the Interscho­ year under the provisions of the high school, and since these League a height of 13 feet 1% inches. lastic League on January 14, 1948, but does not fulfill the school re­ Open-mindedness First Aid Clinics Eight-Semester Rule. members have not accepted the Last year he tutored Paul Faulk­ the Ranger High School was dis­ quirements of two credits in social Schools Are Told * * * football plan of competition, they ner, Paschal track star, who won qualified in football for the sea­ sciences. Is he ineligible for Sometimes an open mind is one are not bound by the rules and the '47 Pole Vault championship at "Chuck" Cramer Will Give son of 1948, on a charge of recruit­ Q. What is the latest date a League athletics? that is too porous to hold a con­ district game can be played in Communities Agree to New regulations of the plan. the State Meet. Lecture on Athletic ing. The school may play and A. A contestant is eligible under Ideas in Educational viction.—Banking. carry out a regular schedule but Conference A football next fall? the provisions of the Graduate Rule Injuries is not eligible to receive any Lea­ A. Next football season, 1948- until he has qualified for a diploma System gue honors in football next season. 49, the district championships must from his own high school. A boy A series of clinics on the treat­ be determined by November 20. may have the total number of New concepts of the school's If You Can Smile When the Pop Bottles Fly ment of athletic injuries will be role in the community may call conducted in Texas in March for Correction in List of Regional * * * credits but not the required grades for some "painful shifts of think­ Directors Q. What are the official rules for a diploma. You ye the Makings of an Official, My Son coaches, athletic directors and ing," L. D. Haskew of The Uni­ The list of Director Generals for girls' volleyball? * * * trainers by Charles "Chuck" versity of Texas declared recently '"pHE tough side and the The players probably won't cause The weather won't be bad every Cramer, nationally known athletic and Contest Managers for regional A. The official "Volleyball Rules Q. Would it be a violation of in an article in School Executive. you any concern. It's the adults night and you'll look forward to trainer who has trained several meets in Section 3, Article IV, Adopted by the U. S. Volleyball Rule 30 of the Football Plan to •*• bright one, too, of offici­ As to changes and introduction who will at times threaten to re­ the jaunts with your cronies. The American Olympic teams. Constitution and Rules, should Association." issue blocking dummies to gym ating are revealed in a pam­ of new ideas, the old alibi that port you to the War Crimes Com­ first year you might not make so read: * * * classes? These first aid clinics are sched­ "the people won't stand for it" phlet published by The Illi­ mission, and you'll never feel any much money but you probably Director General, chairman; a Q. School A has a local ruling A. Yes. See above interpreta­ uled for Edinburg, for Rio Grande may be a confession of failure, he nois High School Association, lower than the first night an ath­ won't lose any either." Director of Debate, a Director of which provides $15 for jackets for tion of Rule 30. Valley schools, March 10; Border says. which would make timely reading letic director pays you off with a One of the compensations will Declamation, a Director of Ex­ seniors who are graduating and * * * Olympics, Laredo, March 13; San "Democracy rests on the princi­ for anyone considering becoming muttered, "You weren't so hot be the associations with young Marcos, March 17; Houston, March temporaneous Speech, a Director ending their eligibility this year. Q. Is a boy who has been in our ple that when the people know, an official or for a person curious tonight, m'boy." people. "Officiating basketball or 20; Commerce, March 24; Dallas, of Athletics, a Director of Ready If the jackets arrive before school school less than one year eligible they will stand for what is best about the life of these striped- The personality check-up con­ football is no fountain of youth, March 27; and Abilene, March 31. Writers; and a commercial con­ is out, is it permissible to issue the to play baseball this spring? for them. If the community is shirt gentlemen, whose creed is tinues with these queries: "How but did you ever see a middle- tests manager, a number sense jackets and will the boys remain Cramer, whose headquarters are A. If the boy's parents reside divided into two warring factions based upon the question, "Can You do you feel about being called on aged official who looked old?" It's manager, a slide rule manager. eligible to participate in the re­ Gardner, Kansas, will discuss these in your district, he would be by a railroad track, the school can­ Take It?" to work in a pint-sized gym where also good for keeping the chest maining semester sports? eligible. The One Year Rule, Art. subjects: Coach's responsibility; not confine its teaching to recount­ "There are times when an offi­ you beat your brains out trying to from slipping below the beltline. training procedure; tools of the 'Kingsbury Suspended in A. A senior could accept the $15 VIII, Sec. 14, applies to football ing that Gaul was divided into cial is the most unpopular man in be some place where everybody Admonitions to the beginning profession; taping and protective Basketball jacket.during his senior year with­ and basketball transfer only. Kingsbury High School was sus­ three parts. If the people live in the world; when at least half the else won't be in your way? Are officials, once he has been desig­ measures; how to win more games. pended in basketball for the sea­ poverty, the second grade school­ spectators in an excited crowd you squeamish about dressing room nated as a "true son of Whistler's Under the direction of Cramer, son of 1947-48 at a meeting of the ing cannot be restricted to 'Ned's are thirsting for his blood. Do you facilities? Must you have a bath Mother," are these: "Keep your­ these informal sessions dealing State Executive Committee on PRACTICE RULE EXPLAINED Visit to the City'," the University think you're going to be able to mat, private shower, and some­ self fit; arrive at the game early; with athletic injuries have been take it and keep on calling 'em, one to hold your shirt, or won't October 15, 1947, because of hav­ No football equipment other than a football may be issued by Dean of Education asserted. look the part of a good official; held from coast to coast. He ap­ or will you throw your whistle on you mind showering in the same ing continued to use a player who high schools for use in their physical education classes without Although the school's primary do your share of the running; and peared in El Paso during the Texas the floor, stamp your feet and room where the defeated team is had been declared ineligible by the violating the practice rule of the University Interscholastic role is to see that all educational in your attitude toward players, High School Coaches' Association double up your dukes at the first washing off the sweat of battle district committee. League. needs of all people in the com­ be kind and good, but, devilish convention last summer. peep of disapproval?" asks the and the tears of defeat?" firm." The practice rule, Rule 30 of the League's football plan which munity are met, the school has a double obligation to influence the writer of the publication. Finally, these would-be officials Deport Suspended eliminated spring football training, states: "There shall be no A study of the belief in super­ community to accept—and even de­ are asked, "Can you take incom­ Know When to Leave Because of the foul language football practice and no football equipment issued from the close stitions of 1,135 ninth grade pupils mand the kind of schooling which Adults Cause More Trouble petent scorers and lackadaisical used by a Deport basketball player of the football season until August 15." When the game is over, so are showed that girls were more super­ is useful. timers who'll blame you for their to one of the officials, the State Many inquiries have come into the State Office about issuing In regard to the official's ability your duties. You should make no stitious than boys; that children Executive Committee ruled April "This conception of the role of to take it, these questions are pecadillos? After a few of these, statements to the press concern­ football shoes, shirts, pants and other items to gym classes. the seven plagues will seem like a whose fathers had attended college 2 that Deport High School should the school in the community calls asked: "Will you enjoy riding the ing the game. Your job has been were less superstitious than those Schools have been asking about the use of blocking dummies and summer idyll." be suspended from basketball dur­ various kinds of practice equipment. for some painful shifts in our family bus on long trips to and completed so there is no need to whose fathers had not, although ing the 1948 season. ways of thinking. It raises the from games, often alone and with hang around. R. J. Kidd, director of athletics, warns all schools to follow Here's the Good Side the attendance of mothers at col­ Edgewood Suspended the recent interpretation of the State Executive Committee, importance of the school far be­ the elements conspiring to keep This sprightly little booklet con­ lege did not have a significant re­ yond our usual evaluation. It de­ Edgewood High School (San An­ which says: you off the road? Are you the The bright side, that which is cludes with "good luck—and happy lationship to the superstitious mands new techniques and new tonio is suspended in basketball "In interpreting Rule 30 of the football plan, the issuance or type who can be away nights entitled "Officiating Can Be Fun!" whistling!" scores of the children. The mean knowledge on the part of school for 1947-48. Last season players use of any football equipment other than a football will be con­ from wife, children and fireside? includes a world of good com­ Copies may be obtained from superstition scores decreased with personnel and it makes leadership were used who had already been sidered a violation of the practice rule, whether this occurs in How are you on taking a little panionship with coaches, players, the Illinois High School Associa­ increased number of books and take on true professional stature," undeserved abuse from crowds, magazines in the home.—The Edu­ declared ineligible by the district a regular physical education class or not." principals, superintendents, ath­ tion, 11 South La Salle, Chicago, executive committee, he concluded. coaches and athletic directors? letic directors and fellow officials. 111. cation Digest.