DAILY 's Sorority -rogress Bigelow roposes Plan To Contact Outer Space UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES: Petitions Seek To Abolish Commi By MARCIA NATHAN he key to the successful pro- of the sorority system gh the next 20 years is con- d in the phrase found in the g of the Supreme Court, 'to with all deliberate speed,"' Deborah Bacon told a Pan- nic Association workshop dis- on on Panhel and the Ad- stration Wednesday. an 'Bacon said sororities feel selves now "in a state of ttled siege" regarding their ,itutions. fI'his situation is as terrible as it seems, how- ny period that is great, may be comfortable," she warned, atness makes for growth and =ment but does not induce ,d comfort." Membership Clause an Bacon stated that to her vledge only one sorority of the cognized campus chapters has utright phrase of discrimina- in the membership clause of onstitution. According to the ent Government Council rul- the clause must be eliminated his campus. But Dean Bacon ved that it is impossible to e a law concerning attitudes a girls are making their inner ions on whom to pledge. onstitutions are really bor- ' Miss Bacon said. They are news; they are not secrets. titutions are merely a set of for the structure of an or- zation. Bowling clubs, church ciations, and campus political Les have constitutions too. mly the rituals are true soror- ecrets, and Miss Bacon believesI s Just sloppy thinking to in- e them in a constitution er." When sororities are asked they keep their constitutions a secret, they frequently reply, "it's traditional." Secrets Annoy Public In the 20th century, Miss Bacon noted,. secret 'constitutions annoy the public. If the sorority system is to continue its growth, it must compromise between the 100 per cent of what it wants and the 100. per cent the public wants." In a constitutional democracy no one gets everything he wants. "Some sororities complain that their alumnae still have veto power over their membership selection. They can't tell sororities whom they may have, but they can tell them whom they may not have. "The 'recommendation let- ter' serves this purpose," she said. "The alumnae as 'mothers' worry about the associates of their 'daughters' in their sororities," Miss Bacon commented, "just as they worry about whom their little girl plays with." They feel they have a right to some say in run- ning the houses because of the great amount of money they have invested in them. 4 Young Republican Receives A ward- Steven Stockmeyer, '63, newly elected president of the Young Republicans, received the "Young Republican" Award for his work during the campaign from the Ann Arbor Republican Committee, at their annual banquet Wednesday night. Josephine McKenna, '61, out- going president of the club, was also awarded a citation of honor for her efforts. Miss McKenna received the Young Republican award last year. It is difficult for alumnae to adjust to the mid 20th century, she said. They are frightened of the rapid change andmust be con- vinced that there is a need to face the future. Since the future will come anyway, the best thing to do is to work with it as it come~. As the universities get larger, the need for sororities grows, Dean Bacon believes. These "small liv- ing units" are a necessary balance to the large, relatively non- cohesive groups found in the new residence halls, such as Mary Markely. "A sorority is a small, cohesive, self-conscious, highly organized- sometimes too highly organized- group which knows what it wants." Fantastic Existance The fact that sororities and fraternities exist is fantastic in itself. Except in 19th and 20th century America, no one has ever seen anything like them before, she said. "The only group that faintly resembles an affiliated house were the German dueling clubs popular in Heidelberg in the 19th and 20th centuries. This is the only way to even begin to explain this kind of social group- ing to a European educator." Sororities are "madly exception- al" because, in addition, they are women living in this form of as- sociation. "Leadership frequently comes from a sorority," Miss Bacon said. "A sorority girl is very often a girl who is interested in people like herself, who actively supports structured government around her, who likes small groups, who is interested in counseling and helping within the status quo, and who is willing to give time to help. Gives Characteristics "A sorority girl is usually well- educated, conservative, g o o d- looking, and has a certain amout of brains and breeding. She as- sumes that voluntary service with- in her community is a natural thing for her to contribute." Miss Bacon considers this es- sentially a description of volun- teer workers in society in an upper class community. By PHILIP SUTIN Prof. Julian H4. Bigelow of the Institute of Advanced Studies at Princeton University suggested a mathematical system of com- munication using changes in a modulated radio beam as a means of communication with outer space. Prof. Bigelow discussed code systems for interplanetary trans- mission and the means for sending them at the second of two lec- tures on "Problems of Communica- tions from and to Outer Space," sponsored by the Institute of Science and Technology and the electrical engineering department. So that any receiving planet would comprehend the series ofZ mesages being transmitted, Prof. Bigelow proposed four separate frequencies be used. The first unit would broadcast in code basic number ideas for short intervals of time to allow the receiver toI understand the material. A second channel would broadcast longert sequences of messages with more complex materials. Third andc fourth units would present longer and more difficult messages. Instructs Listener Each channel at the end of itsy presentation instructs the listener to switch to a more advanced frequency. By broadcasting on these four different frequencies other planets may pick up the message at any, point and be able to understand it, Prof. Bigelow said. An unmistakeably man-made signal for use in sending coded mesages to other planets could be made by reversing the phase, or sign of energy, and coils of the transmitting apparatus. A series of evenly spaced beeps would express elemental numerical ideas, he continued. Another stan- dard time signal would represent algebraic relationships such as equal, multiplication, addition, and substraction. Three Plus Five Once the symbols are establish- ed, the transmitter would broad-, cast series of mathematical rela- tionships, such as three plus five equals eight, he explained. Later more advanced relationships would be transmitted, leading eventually to a description of today's science. Prof. Bigelow, however, warns that greater depth of this material produces generalizations from par- ticular examples which are dif- ficult to instruct in "the monolog teaching of a language." Scientists must assume that life on other planets have similar generalizations, and are able to remember them accurately, he said. Petitions calling for the aboli- tion of the House Committee on Un-American Activities have been signed by about a hundred Uni- versity students so far in, what organizers of the drive termed a "token protest." The petitions were sent here by an organization called the Califor- n i a Intercampus Coordinating Committee, as part of a nation- wide campaign which includes other college 'campuses. McHarg To Speak On Environment I Prof. Ian L. McHarg, chairman of the Landscape Architecture De- partment of the Graduate School of Fine Arts at the University of Pennsylvania, will speak on "Man and Environment" at 4 p.m. to- day in the Architecture Aud. He will discuss the effects of the environment on man and re- late these to the problems of ar- chitecture and design. The lec- ture is sponsored by the art de- partment. Marriage Advisor T o Give Lfect ure The CICC is made up of ten West Coast university representa- tives. They plan to present the petitions directly in Washington at the beginning of the Congres- sional session. Aryay Lenske, speaking on be- half of the CICC said, "The stu-, dent demonstrations against the Committee last May and the sub- sequent misinterpretation a n d false information being circulated concerning students' role in that protest even further increase our desire to see this Committee abol- ished. III E'- . Little Club Tonight, 9-12 We intend to couple this petition activity with personal talks with each of our Congressmen." The students will call on the represen- tatives of their 'respective areas during the Christmas vacation," he said. The members of the CICC in- clude University of California at Los Angeles, University of Cali- fornia at Berkeley, Los. Angeles City College, Reed College in Port- land, San Francisco State College, Los Angeles State College, San Jose State College, Oakland City College, U. of Washington and Sacramento State College. DANCING Night Club Atmospher i BOWLING PROF. JULIAN H. BIGELOW .. space communications SGC FINANCE: Apointees Approved By IRIS BROWN Prof. David Fulcomer will speak on "The Contributions of Religion to Marriage Preparation" at 4:15 p.m. today, in Aud. A, Angell Hall. Prof. Fulcomer is a professor of sociology and marriage counselor at Iowa State University. The lec- ture is open to the public. Christmas Trees ForSae All sizes from table top to Church trees 537 Detroit St., corner N. Division . ANN ARBOR RECREATION STUDENT RATES MODERN -AUTOMATIC FREE "" ne-=Tm m i E. Huron NO 2-0103 "Superb Singers" --New York Times . DIAL NO 8-6416 SUNNY TERRY and BROWNIE McGHEE Opening tonight thru Dec. 31 until 4 A.M. Sun., Tues., Wed., Thurs., until 2 A.M. First Show begins 9 P.M. LEONCAVALLO 's /- - rt./g c ru CAFE GALERIE 19940 Livernois, Det., UN 2-4455 North of Outer Drive I * CO i Gn VXOIGIDA The Original Ballet Russe in Weber's INVIATION TO THlE DANCE " pbl$* Strauss' GRADUATION BALL LAST OPERA SATURDAY "FAUST" COMING FERNANDEL in "BIG CHIEF" I DIAL TODAY -6264 and SATURDAY THE T i i M(;GVENTM THAT BROUG;HT AN UMPIR TGITS IIE5! DIAL NO 5-6290 Please Note Time Schedule j is "SENSATIONAL, --Nvw York Dairy News "Oe of themost BRILLIANT displasof acin eve witnssed!. STANLEY KRAMER amts TRACY MARCH MELy SHOWS AT 1:00 - 3:30 6:15 - 8:50 Feature 25 Minutes.Later Student Government Council approved the appointment of five Council members to the SGC Fi- nance Committee at Wednesday night's meeting. They are Arthur Rosenbaum, '62, Per Hanson, '62, Richard Nohl, '62, Myra Goines, '61, and Lynn Bartlett, '63. Also approved was the appoint- ment of Mary Wheeler, '61, to the J o i n t Judiciary Interviewing Board. Dennis Shafer, '63, was ap- pointed Chairman of the Student Activities Committee, and Bar- bara May, '61, was named SGC office manager. I M. A. HyderShah, grad, will be sent to a Conference of the Experi-I ment in International Living as the SGC representative. Comprehensive Alternatives The Education and Student Welfare Committee proposed to write a letter to the Literary Col- lege Faculty Curriculum Commit- tee urging it to investigate a means for seniors to integrate work in their major fields. The Council asked that this let- ter suggest research on tutorial sessions, senior papers, independ- ent study programs, and other al- ternatives, to comprehensives. The letter will be presented at next week's Council meeting. Brian Glick, '62, present chair- man of the International Coordi- nating Board, proposed that the Board be replaced by three sep- arate committees. Increase Contacts He stressed that the most cru- cial area of concern is to in- crease person to person"and small group contact between Americans and international students. Another would coordinate the activities of International Week, nationality'clubs, and other rele- vant student organizations. The third would be the present SGC International Committee. It would concentrate on informing both foreign and American stu- dents who wish to travel or study abroad. The Council approved a request of the Committee for Improved Cuban-American Relations which will allow the group to aid in plan- ning travel arrangements for stu- dents spending the vacation in Cuba. The tour is being arranged by a group in New York, but SGC ap- proval is necessary so that the Committee can publicize the trip and introduce interested individ- uals to one another. DUST TONIGHT UNIVERSITY PLAYERS--Dept. of Speech Sean O'Casey's wayward comedy PURPLIE Season subscribers- Exchange coupons now for tickets to SEASON OF THE BEAST JAN. 10-14 Box office open 10- 8 Daily Thursday-$1.50, $1.00 Fri. & Sat. --$1.75, $1.25 Sunday -$1.50, 1.00 ll Thirty-Second +,-C ristmas CommunitySing SATURDAYQ DECEMBER . *HILL AUDITORIUM 7:30 (Doors Open 7) SEE and HEAR The Christmas Story in PAGEANT., . MUSIC ... AND THE SPOKEN WORD with . Choral and Audience in Community Singing of traditional Carols. $r Co-Directors Rosella Duerksen Barbara Sandberg I" Bring a friend, invite a neighbor, ask a newcomer or foreign student. EVERYONE WELCOME.. . NO ADMISSION CHARGE In keeping with the spirit of Christmas giving, CONTAINERS WILL BE PLACED IN THE LOBBY FOR CANNED FOODS FOR LATER DISTRIBUTION TO THE NEEDY BY THE CHRISTMAS BUREAU. 8:00 P.M. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre fr WORLD EDUCATION ISSUES-Union, Rm. 3K Discussants: Dr. Medlin Mr. & Mrs. P. 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