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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1949
Page
6
Jai Alai, a fast court game from the Basque region of Spain, combines elements of tennis handball and lacrosse. Played by two players with wrist baskets, the aim is to rebound a baseball sized ball off the wall past opponents.
Readers recall fun shorthand notes and student antics at LJC. Doris Lively and June Lloyd review material while David Collins borrows 3.50 for a Violet Pinett pin. Teams and events include Gamma Phi Kappa, badminton duels, and intramural volleyball plans.
The Navy will recruit 1200 candidates for the Naval Aviation Cadet Program. Qualified unmarried American men aged 18 to 27 may apply, with preference to college graduates and those who have completed substantial college work. Details available at naval stations and recruitment offices. Cadets enlist for four years active duty and must remain unmarried until earning their wings. Successful cadets become Naval Aviators and commissioned Ensigns or Second Lieutenants, with potential for later career officer appointments.
New regulations to curb avocational use of GI education funds extend to November 1 after VA and ACE discussions. They void certificates issued before September 12 1949 with two exceptions for veterans maintaining pre existing approved courses. Transfers after March 1 1950 require no credit loss. Reentry limited for those who discontinue courses.
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