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Dr. Davis to Attend

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Meeting Next WeekDr. W. B. Davis, head of the

Department of Wildlife Manage­ment, A&M, will take part in the annual meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists in Wash­ington, D. C., next week.

He will discuss the relationships of various groups of Mexican Free­tailed bats.

The Mexican Free-tailed bat is one of the native North American mammals commonly found in Tex­as that are involved in the trans­mission of rabies to man.

Mammalogists, including Davis, are interested in solving the prob­lems of how free-tailed bats be­come infected with the rabies vi­rus and how dangerous to man the free-tailed bats really are.

Davis was president of the American Society of Mammalogists from }955 to 1958 and previously served as vice president, secretary and editor of the Journal of Mam­malogy. He is now a member of the Society’s board of directors.

• Dr. W. B. Davis

Beckham Attends Society Conference

John B. Beckham, A&M Depart­ment of Chemistry, is representing the local Beta Beta Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon at the Society’s triennial convention at the Uni­versity of Arizona.

Dr. J. M. Nance

Nance Takes Part In Faculty Seminar

Dr. J. M. Nance, head, Depart­ment of History and Government, A&M, has been invited by the Standard Oil Co. of Texas to par­ticipate in the Ninth Annual Fac­ulty Seminar of the Standard Oil Co. of California to be held in San Francisco, June 14-26.

Each year since 1951, a group of professors in the non-technical fields from leading colleges and universities has made an on-the- spot study of Standard Oil Co. of California, the parent corporation of Standai'd Oil Co. of Texas.

The plan has as its objective the fostering of a greater exchange of thought and understanding be­tween the company, its personnel and men in education. Points of view will be compared and plant and field operations of a large integrated business will be in­spected.

I WISE BIRDTULSA, Okla. UP)—You should

never underestimate the intelli­gence of a blackbird, says H. G. Coleman.

He said he placed several pieces of hard bread in his backyard bird feeder. Sparrows and a jay­bird tried unsuccessfully to eat them. Then along came a black­bird.

The blackbird carried the hard bread to the nearby birdbath and dunked it until it was soft enough.

Top High School Talent Signs For 1960 ‘Fish’ Track Team

With the recent signing of out­standing high school talent, the I960 A&M freshman track team looks promising, Cinder Coach Charlie Thomas said this week.

New Mexico State sprint cham­pion, Curtis Roberts, who has burned the century in 9.6 seconds has already signed. El Campo’s ace sprinter, Eugene Dornak, who has clocked a 9.7 hundred and an impressive 21.2 220 will also be with the Aggies, Thomas said.

John Kent, Catholic State sprint champion, who will be up on a gridiron scholarship, stated that he also wanted to run track. Kent, too, has hit a 9.7 century.

For the middle distances the Ag­gies have signed Gerald Jamail from St. Thomas of Houston and Edwin Korenek of El Campo. Both boys have run the 880 below the 1.59 mark.

It is not likely that the tradi­tional Aggie domination of the field events will be broken either. State Champion discus thrower Terry Robinson and Charles Hoppe, the mighty shot putter from Bay City will supply the mus­cle power.

“The freshman team looks mighty promising,’’ said Coach Thomas. “Just a few more gaps to fill and we’ll be ready to roll next spring.”

Sixteen student leaders from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America recently arrived in the United States for a year of studies at American colleges and universities. In turn, American students are enrolled at the foreign universities from which these six­teen student leaders were selected.

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research on structures and reac­tivities of certain boron com­pounds has been received by Dr. H. K. Zimmerman of the Depart­ment of Chemistry, A&M.

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Seven Hideaway Dances

June 9, 15, 29 July 13, 27 August 10, & 17Dress casually & dance to juke box musicPlace to be scheduled

Couples CacheBring your mate or date to the Fountain Room from 7 - 11 p. m. FridaysBeginning June 19 Dancing, Bridge, Dominoes & Other Activities Snacks Available

“The Den” DancesInformal Dances in A Closed Area of the FOUNTAIN ROOM from 8 to 11 p. m.

Thursday beginning June 18.

MusicSpecial Instrumental and Vocal Recitals

Sunday at 4 p. m. in the Main Lounge

Operation FlickStay cool on Sunday afternoon while enjoying Fine Entertainment Attend Free Films

In Rooms 2A-B At 3 p. m.

Bowling and Table Tennis

Monday - Friday 9 a. m. • 10 p. m. Saturday & Sunday

1 - 10 p. m.Junior Bowling Classes every Wed. in June & JulyBeginning 1:30 p. m.