FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE See Page 4 Y Sitr ian Sixty-Eight Years of Editorial Freedom D43aii4t COOL, RAIN POSSIBLE I LXIX, No. 133 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1959 FIVE CENTS SIX S laiti Blames ,ommuniISts For Seizure Six Rebels Kill Pilot, Commandeer Plane Report New Tribes Fight Chinese Reds: TAIPEI M)-About 100,000 wild Tibetan nomads, who fight with swords and old muzzleloader muskets, have ; declared war on the Chinese Reds in Tibet, Nationalist sources said today. Known as the Goloks, these tribesmen live by hunting an'd sheep- raising in the North, where Tibet's high mountains merge with those of China's Tsinghai Province. Like other'reports purporting to reach Chinese Nationalist intelli- gence sources from Tibet, there is no way of verifying this one. But PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti A) - Foreign Minister Louis Mars ".iblamedCommunists yesterday for hijacking a Haitian Transport plane, killing the pilot and flying on to Haitian rebel headquarters iri Cuba , The twin-engine DC3 transport was seized by six rebels Thursday on a flight from Aux Cayes, in the southern part of Haiti, to this Lapital. They forced the co-pilot to fly to Santiago, in eastern' Cuba, along with 24 passengers. Reported Safe All were reported safe,' incltid- ' .ing George Salling, a 58-year-old American engineer from Ridge- wood, N. J. The brief struggle high above the lush tropical Jungles of this Negro republic marked the first outbreak of organized revolution- ary activity since opposition lead- ers went into exile and formed a revolutionary front in Santiago early this year. Last July President Francois Duvalier's government snuffed out a coup,' killing 14 persons in- eluding four American adventur- ers. R e e n t I y, however, severe drought and threats of invasion and bankruptcy have helped raise the political temperature in Haiti. Charges Communists Mars charged at a news confer- ence that Thursday's plane inci- dent was inspired by Communists. .'He said there are Communists in Haiti even though there is no Communist party as such in the N country. Asked what measures would be taken -against what he termed an outbreak of Communist activity, Mars said it is a matter f9r the Organization of American States,. He said the Haitian government is asking for the return of the six rebels from Cuba to stand trial here for the murder of the pilot, Maj. Eberle Guilbad, 42, one of the top fliers in Haiti's small air force and father of nine children. Mars told newsmen he could not say whether the rebels are aligned with any particular party aligned wi h any particular party. SEATO Plans Fight Agamst Disease, Reds WELLINGTON, New Zealand t) -Campaigns to counter disease and the Communist economic push in Southeast Asia were sketched 'out today at the close of the fifth annual SEATO ministers' confer- ence. Military aspects of the South- ' east Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) took second place in the final communique of the three- day meeting,' dominated through- out by economic questions. It followed last week's sconfer- ence of SEATO military advisers here. The 10-point communique led off by declaring that Communism's challenge to the backward nations' of Southeast Asia is being met by other than military means. The ministers approved a pro- paganda campaign against Com- munist China's practice of dump- mg cut-price goods on foreign markets for political advantage. '. Red China has recently been flood- ing Southeast Asian markets with textiles and other manufactured "The ministers approved a United States planfor, a Joint cholera re- search study project. The disease is currently raging in Thailand and India. obless tUdy Wins A''provai WASHINGTON ,P)-Formation of an 11-member commission to study unemployment and recom- mend means of attacking it was approved by the Senate today. It unanimously adopted a reso- lution proposed by Senate Demo- cratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas. He first proposed it in a Headaches Face New Committee By SUSAN HOLTZER Lack of funds and personnel for the accrediting of schools, with- in. the Department of Public In- struction, was called yesterday "one of the headaches to be faced" by the newly-formed com- mittee to study transfer of high school accreditation to the state agency. Committee member Kent Leach, Director of the University's Bu- reau of School Services, which is currently in charge of accredita- tion, said the actual transfer "will probably need legislative action." Although he said any difference in the cost of the operation as handled by the Bureau or by the state ,could not yet be determined, Leach commented that, "'in a way, we' have an advantage in that all of our men doing accrediting are involved in other things as well." Hold Other Positions The Bureau maintains a high- quality staff, Leach said, because they all hold other academic posi- tions, and they gain educational ekperience by accrediting schools. "We couldn't hold our men if they were solely engaged in accredita- tion." Leach said the committee will also have to consider the cost of the mechanics of transfer. "The state agency may have to make some changes in the office setup," he said, "and it may also need more space." He said these were some of the reasons the transfer "will prob- ably take a relatively lon time," for the committee "must try to make the transfer as smooth as possible." Legal Authority Cited One of the main reasons behind the recommendation to transfer the function, Leach explained, was the feeling that high school standards "can be determined with some legal authority." When the University sets minimum high school standards, he noted, ac- commodation to those standards "has to be fully voluntary on the part of the school." The feeling for legal controls prevails, Leach said, even though most educators feel the degree of control the state has over high school curriculum is "just about. right" at present. "I think the state agency will probably main- tain standards comparable to those now in use by the Univer- sity," he said. The Study Committee "will probably play down the legal compulsion aspect," Leach said, "and will place more emphasis on retaining' the philosophy \now in use." He noted that Lynn Bartlett, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, has indicated he would want high schools to con- tinue to view the function as "an overall evaluation and a help." r cif true, it would represent a great boost to the strngth of rebel forces led by Khampa tribesmen in southern Tibet., The Nationalist reports said the Goloks have proclaimed that they will keep fighting until the Com- munists are thrown out of Tibet and the Dalai Lama, the god-king who took refuge in India, is re- stored to power. Discusses KGuerrillas Li Yung-Hsin, who handles Tibetan affairs in President Chiang Kai-Shek's government, told a news conference rebel guer- rillas control a major part of Tibet. He said his information came from underground sources. Li said 10,000 Tibetans and 5,000 Chinese Communists were killed in fighting around Lhasa, the Tibetan capital. He added that 8,000 Tibetans from the Lhasa area were taken away to concen- tration camps and 1,000 of them died of cold and hunger. Peiping radio said today the Tibetan uprising was aided by anti-Communist rebels from Red China itself. "The large quantity of materi- als acquired during the course of putting down the rebellion proves that the upper strata reactionaries of Tibet are closely linked with rebels in the area of the former province of Sikang," the radio said. Report Lana in India Unconfirmed reports from India said the 23-year-old Dalai Lama had reached Bomdila in northeast India. He and a party of close ad- visers are traveling by horseback from T6wang, near where they crossed into India last month. Meanwhile, the Panchen Lama, set up by the Chinese Reds to replace the Dalai Lama, reached China proper from Lhasa, Peiping radio, said. He is en route to Peiping to attend the National People's Con- gress, the rubber stamp parlia- ment which will review events in Tibet. Peiping radio said the revolt had been brewing in Tibet since 1952 with support from members of the government Peiping had set up to rule the country. A main point of argument, it said, was Tibet's refusal to reduce the size of its army. No Recount, Dwyer Says Alicia Dwyer of the business ad- ministration school, outgoing First Ward City Councilman, has an- nounced she will not petition for a recount. Miss Dwyer was defeated in Monday's voting by Republican Harold J. McKercher, 640 votes to 642. The official canvass taken at Thursday's City Council meeting, confirmed Monday's count, "Any mistakes that might be turned up in a recount would re- sult only in' disenfranchising Ann Arbor citizens," Miss Dwyer said' yesterday. "This I do not want to do." USE TAX: Legislator Inter prets Use Levy By ROBERT JUNKER State Sen. Lynn 0. Francis (R- Midland) yesterday explained his proposed use tax as "somewhat a substitute for the sales tax." The use tax, a Republican an- s-er to Gov. G. Mennen Williams' graduated income tax to make sufficient funds available for run- ning the state next year, was in- troduced Thursday. Gov. Williams' plan has not yet reached the Leg- islature., "We've been waiting 12 weeks for the Governor's tax bills," Sen. Francis said. "We need some ac- tion on tax measures now and I favor this positive approach to the subject." The proposal, currently being studied by the taxation committees of both houses, would add about $108 million a year to the state's income. 'Stands Good Chance' "I think it stands a good chance of passing the Senate," Sen. Fran- cis said, "but you can't tell about the House." The House is evenly divided between the two parties. Michigan already has a use tax, he explained, although it is cur- rently a three per cent levy only on purchases made outside Michi- gan. It is paid by the consumer for the privilege of using, or consum- ing, the goods. The present use tax is a statute, Sen. Francis explained, and the Legislature need pass only another statute to change the rate from three to four per cent and make the tax apply within the state. This can be accomplished by a majority vote of both houses. Requires Amendment A boost in the sales tax rate requires a Constitutional amend- ment, The tax, with its three per cent rate, is currently written into a state constitutional amendment, and a change requires a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legis- lature. The Republicans favored this measure earlier this session. Sen. Francis explained that un- der his proposal those paying the present sales tax of will be given "three cents" credit on the use tax.1 Thus the two taxes will amount to only a four-cent levy. The same exemptions now granted under the sales tax will apply to the use tax, he said. These include exemption for non-I profit organizations and govern-q ment agencies. Collection of the tax would be handled as the sales tax now is, he declared. Merchants presently fill out remittance forms for the state. The tax, if Sen. Francis' plan is adopted, would become effective July 1. He believes "the people would prefer paying the increased use tax to an income tax." The Re- publican stand has been for a uniform levy in whatever form. U.S. Predicts Crop Surplus WASHINGTON UP) - A federal crop survey indicated yesterday that this year's wheat crop-like most of its predecessors in recent years-will add to an already rec- ord large surplus. A crop of the predicted size would be close to 200 million bushels more than may be needed to supply domestic and export markets. Pay Freeze Meets Union Opposition PITTSBURGH (N') - The basic steel industry, a keystone in the national economy, yesterday pro- posed a one-year freeze on its workers' wages and benefits. The suggestion drew a prompt and emphatic "no" from the United Steelworkers. Twelve of the biggest basic steel producing firms, in a letter to USW President David J. McDon- ald, suggested that existing con- tracts be extended for one year in order to combat inflation, un- employment and foreign competi- tion. "We believe," the 12 companies said, "that it would be wholesome for the economy if the scheduled (contract) negotiations could be anticipated and a settlement reached now to assure the nation of continued steel production," McDonald, who has seen his 1,- 200,000 member union make econ- omic gains each year since he succeeded the late Philip Murray in 1952, promptly replied: "I want to point out that this proposal has been made even be- fore we have had meetings of our Executive Board and our Inter- national Wage Policy Committee. I reject it out of hand." The union and companies are scheduled to begin negotiations on a new contract May 18 in New York. The UW Wage Policy Committee will meet April 29-30 in New York to draft union de- mands. The present contract ex- pires June 30. McDonald in recent months has been talking of a reduced work schedule to create jobs for steel- workers he says have been dis- placed by automation. He said some 200,000 steel workers are out of work. He also has been plug- ging' for a "substantial" wage in- crease and other contract benefits. Scholarship Plan Posed A proposal for a statewide schol- arship prograr to cost at least $250,000 a year was made Thurs- day by Rep. George F. Mont- gomery (D-Detroit). The program, rejected last year, would award 500 one-year schol- arships to graduates of Michigan high schools to attend any college or university in the state. Stipends would run from $500 to $1,500 de- pending on need. Rep. Russell H. Stange, Jr., (R- Clare) also introduced two bills Thursday which would do away with the laws saying no tuition can be charged in-state students at the University and Michigan State University. Students at these schools currently pay "fees" amounting to $250 a year at the University and $255 at MSU. DANCERS-Indonesian students practice a candle dance which will be presented at the International Students' Association talent show tonight in Trueblood Auditorium. Proceeds from the show, entitled "A Visit To The Planet of Harmonia," will go to the. March of Dimes. ISA Plans.e Talent Show;V Music, .Dances Featured By JOAN KAATZ "A Visit To The Planet of Harmonia" will be the International Students' Association talent variety show at 8 p.m. today in True- blood Auditorium. The show will feature folk songs, dances and the playing of President For GOP 4 Picks Mortoi Chaimanshi native musical instruments. Ticke Union main desk, and proceeds will go to the March of Dimes. The show begins with the land- ing of several "earth' people on the planet Harmonia. The King of Harmonia rushes to speak to them in the one earth language he knows, Italian, which he learned from Italian operas. Dis- covering there are no Italians among the visitors, the King and his guests begin to converse in the language of music, which both readily understand. The king will be protrayed by Sergio Scarabello, Grad., and the court musician is Al Young, '60. Master of ceremonies, the Prime Minister of Harmonia, will be Gunay Atkay. Included in the folk dances will be an Indonesian candle dance, a Hawaiian hula and a Philippine bamboo dance. _ Other countries represented are the Ukraine, Italy, Turkey, India and Iran.' Tomorrow the show will be pre- sented at the high school in Fern- dale, a district Rotary convention. The participants returned last week from a week's tour of three Michigan communities, where they gave performances of the talent show. ets s are on sale at the Michigan World News Roundup Little Doubtm-J Of Approval By Party Yet Rockefeller May Devise Opposition To Nixon Supporter AUGUSTA, Ga. M)-Sen. Thrus- ton Morton of Kentucky was officially tapped by President., Eisenhower today to be the new Republican National Chairman. The President's choice-no sur- prise-was announced by the chief of a 10-member delegation of GOP leaders after they had met for about two hours with the vaca- tioning Eisenhower at the Augusta National Golf Club. The delegation then flew back to Washington to report to the full Republican National Committee. \ That unit will vote there tomorrow on a successor to retiring Meade Alcorn, and there is no doubt Mor- ton will be installed. Friend of Nixon Selection of Morton as the new chairman will put a staunch friend of Vice-President Richard M. Nix- on at the committee helm during the preconvention period when , Nixon will be actively seeking the 1960 Presidential nomination, John T. Diedderich, Kentucky national committeeman, said that while Morton has made speeches strongly endorsing Nixon, he is confident the new chairman will take a neutral position in any con- test that develops for the nomina- tion. Says No Objection George L. Hinman, new New York national committeeman, said- he had no objections to Morton. Hinman, who quarterbacked the election of Nelson Rockefeller as governor of New York last fall, said nobody now knows-including Rockefeller-whether the Gover- nor will make himself available for the presidential nomination. There were widespread reports among committee members, how- eve that Rockefeller's supporters are already organizing in the field. Tried for Aid Robert D. Timm, Washington national committeeman, tried un- successfully to enlist Hinman's aid in putting up a candidate against Morton. Timm said he did not think the chairmanship should go by default to a Nixon supporter. However, Rep. Clarence Brown of Ohio said he had been told that Morton was informally approved by President Eisenhower for the job three weeks ago. Brown said he was sure there would be no opposition to the Kentuckian. The committee also will act to- morrow on a cite for the 1960 GOP nominating, convention. Chicago and a July 25 opening date still appeared to be favored. President Eisenhower also told the National Committee yesterday that the country is squarely be- hind Administration efforts "to block excess spending schemes. and to keep the federal budget In balance." President Eisenhower's message was read to a Committee meeting by Chairman Meade Alcorn. U SEE d U.S. Expands War on Crime WASHINGTON tom) - A major enlargement of the federal field force charged with prosecuting racketeering and organized crime was announced yesterday by Atty. Gen. William P. Rogers. Indicating a sharp step-up in such prosecutions after a year of intensive investigative work, the Attorney General said, "The full weight of federal law enforce- ment is now being concentrated on syndicated criminal opera- tions." The announcement said the At- torney General's special group on organized crime created last Ap- By The Associated Press AREA HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR: Scient ic Exhibits Fill Waterman Gym WASHINGTON - Communist Czechoslovakia's eagerness to supply the young nation of Guinea with arms ,was described to Congress yesterday as a tipoff 'to "a growing threat to our in- terests" in Africa. Rear Adm. E. B. Grantham, Jr., told the House Foreign Affairs Committee the promptness with which Czechoslovakia responded to Guinea's request shows inter- national Communism is eager and ready to capitalize on opportuni- ties to strengthen its position among the emerging African na- tions. WASHINGTON - The names and salaries of all employes of Senators and of the Senate would have to be made public under a resolution introduced yesterday by Sen. Wayne Morse (D-Ore). "I see nothing so special about Senators' offices that justifies keeping a veil of secrecy over the salaries 'we pay," Morse told the Senate. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-The X15 rocket ship made its third successful flight here yesterday, locked under the wing of an eight-jet B52 bomber. The Air Force said all equip- ment and systems except the rocket engine qf'the X15 were op- erated to simulate actual flight conditions. The X15, designed to, take a man to the fringes of space this summer, is expected to make a glide test soon. On this flight, the X15 will cut loose from its mother ship and glide back to base with- out power. * * * By BARTON HUTUWAITE Some 156 youthful student scientists crowded miniature rocket ships, vitamin-deflicient rabbits, dissected fish and -a host of other scientific experiments into Waterman Gymnasium last night. The occasion is the first Southeastern Michigan 'Science Fair. Junior and senior high school students are being given a chance to exhibit their budding scientific talent in six categories-biological sciences, physics and engineering, mathematics, chemistry, earth sciences and space sciences. Exhibits Include Rocket Exhibits include a radio-controlled solid-propellant rocket, a demonstration of solar energy, a scale telephone system, and home- made telescopes. Interested spectators will be able to press a button and trace the flow of digestive juices in the human body, view the stomach of a frog, listen to half the country on a short-wave receiver and trip a photoelectric cell. s{ :.