RESIDENCE COLLEGE: GOOD OR BAD? See Editorial Page Seventy-Three Years of Editorial Freedom A6F PARTLY CLOUDY High-44 Low-31 Chances of snow this afternoon V, No.1 0 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1964 SEVEN CENTS SIX P. 7 - ... . Sawyer Stresses"Importance Of Research to 'U' Education <4 By ROBERT JOHNSTON The success of the University in "integrating its research pro- gram with its graduate teaching and training activity" is matched by no other comparable institu- tion, according to Vice-President for Research Ralph A. Sawyer. This is in spite of the rapid growth of research at the Univer- sity since World War II. Sawyer announced that the total research budget for 1964 is expected to be. $40 million, compared to $36 mil- lion last year and $1 million in 1940. Speaking at the initiation ban- quet of Sigma Xi last night, Saw- yer said that "no university has involved such a large fraction of WAR REQUIEM-Approximately 450 musicians from the Uni- versity Choir, University Symphony Orchestra and the Tappan Junior High School Choir performed Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem," a memorial to World War II soldiers and a declaration of the moral injustices of war, last night in Hill Aud. 7 YEAR PEAK: SRC Bulleiun Reveals Consumer Sentiment U Consumer confidence has'risen to a seven year peak during the last two to three months, the University's Survey Researcl Center reports. The current high level of the SRC Index of Consumer Sentiment (up from 96.9 to 9.,0 in January-February, 1964), together with ris-x ing personal incomes, points to continued strength in consumer de- ___mand, the Center's latest quarterly its faculty and of its graduate students in research activities which are directly a part of the graduate training program and in making its faculty research pro- gram so definitely a part of the University's program." While pointing out the very rapid growth of research at the University "research expenditures have been doubling about every four years recently" Sawyer em- phasized that at the University there'is little danger of "members of the faculty undertaking re- search and making commitments that are undesirable" in relation to the teaching function. "Our first function here is the training of students and the pur- suit of knowledge," he said. Saw- yer explained that the need for highly trained scientific workers has been rapidly increasing. throughout the world and that graduate study must meet the de- ma nd. "Our present graduate training couldn't be carried on without the research program," he said. Indirect Costs Sawyer also discussed the prob- lems of the indirect costs of re- search and who should pay for them. The question is "whether or not the sponsored research funds from the federal government and foundations should support the entire cost of research including operation, maintenance, library and similar expenses or just the direct costs of equipment and re- search assistants." Considerable study and negotia- tion has been devoted to this prob- lem, he pointed out. "No. one can deny that a research program of the magnitude of $40 million im- poses on the University's budget indirect costs of many kinds." At the present time, Department of Defense contracts cover 50 per cent of the salaries and wages paid for research. This figure is3 arrived at after careful study of the full research costs. "Any research project on which we accept a lower rate must repre- sent a net cost to the University,"1 he said. Many of the major sponsors of research at the University do not pay all of the indirect costs, he said., "In 1962-63 the University was unable to recover some $2.5 mil- lion of indirect costs," 28 per cent of the total indirect research costs. Support Cost? But, he said, "Our problem is definitely not whether this is an improper cost or an undesirable1 cost, but whether we can support this cost." Sawyer explained that "the Na- tional Science Foundation has es-1 timated that in the fiscal year 1961-62 the colleges and univer- sities spent about $700 million on basic research of which about 63 per cent came from the federal government." At the University the 1964 re- search expenditures will total $40 million while the total operating budget for all purposes is about£ $125 million. In 1963, $30 million out of $36 million for research came from the federal govern- ment with about half of this from the Department of Defense andr the rest divided among othert government agencies. Taxpayer and Research With such large and increasing expenditures on research and de- velopment, "the taxpayer wondersI where his money goes and why," he said. "Congress, faced with ever-increasing requests for re- search money, is inclined to be- come critical, and two committeest of Congress are investigating re-t search expenditures." However, Sawyer explained that Congress did not seem at all hos- tile to university research but is mainly concerned with industryz research which accounts for $15t billion of the $16 billion spent lastr year for research and development.I Faculty Circulate Petition By JEFFREY GOODMAN A petition, presently circulating among faculty members, urges the University Senate to come out in full support of a faculty center. The petition also asks the admin- istration and the Regents to take the proper steps to bring the cen- ter into being. Prof. James K. Pollock of the political science department, a proponent of the faculty center and past chairman of the Senate Advisory Committee's subcommit- tee on the project, said that the petition will have several hundred signatures on it. It will be required in order that the Senate in its April 14 meeting, consider a resolution asking that action be taken on construction of the center. Cross-Fertilization The center would have facilities for faculty and alumni to eat, con- fer and engage in the "cross-fertil- ization that is necessary to make this a university instead of a 'di- versity,' ' Prof. Pollock said. Prof. Pollock hopes that "if the administration paid little atten- tion to a proposal from the SAC, maybe it will pay more attention to one passed and supported by the full Senate' "The large number of signa- tures o nthe petition clearly ndi- dates faculty sentiment on the matter," he said. With Vigor The petition, and the resolu- tion which Prof. Pollock and oth- ers hope it will stimulate, will state specifically that 1) "The Senate respectfully urges the administration to push with vigor proposals for the con- struction of a faculty center; i 2) "The Senate urges the Re- gents to take all steps necessary to bring a faculty center into be- ing at the earliest possible date; 3) "The secretary and chairman of the SAC should communicate the contents of this resolution to the officers and Regents of the University." Low Priority Other faculty . members con- cerned with the circulation of the petition are . Profs. Richard C. Boys of the English department, Charles W. Joiner of the law school, Edward E. Hucke of the engineering school and Harry A. Towsley of the medical school. The history of faculty center proposals indicates that the "ad- ministration does not give it a very high priority," Prof. Pollock said. A subcommittee, chaired by Prof. Pollock, was established un- der the SAC four years ago, but its report, approved by the SAC, presumably got an unfavorable re- sponse from the Regents when submitted by Vice-President for Business and Finance Wilbur K. Pierpont. No Conception Pierpont came back to the SAC and offered a floor of the Michi- gan League or Union for a center. But the SAC rejected Pierpont's proposals and reappointed the subcommittee, which saw no rea- son to change its original sugges- tions. To Sign Treaty Of Friendship TOKYO oP)--Communist China said yesterday Cambodia intends to recognize Communist North Viet Nam and sign a friendship and non-aggression treaty with it. A radio Peking broadcast said Chief of State Prince Norodom Sihanouk explained that it would not be a treaty of military alli- ance and that Cambodia would remain neutral between East and West. NEW CREW-Student Government Council members selected a new executive committee last night. From left to right they are: Executive Vice-President Douglas Brook; President Thomas Smith-, son; Treasurer Gary Cunningham (standing); and Administrative Vice-President Howard Schechter. Elect SmithsPresident 1 U.S., Britain To Subsidiz( McNamara Winds Up Trip In Viet Nam SAIGON (P-Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara began work yesterday on a report he will pre- sent to President Lyndon B. John- son on the South Vietnamese war. McNamara's spokesman, Arthur Sylvester, told newsmen that his chief had discussed tentative con- clusions of his appraisals here with the Vietnamese premier, Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh. These discussions took place during a plane tzip to and from the northern capital of Hue where both McNamara and Khanh ad-' dressed the cheering crowds earlier in the day. Discusses Recommendations Sylvester said McNamara, who began a whirlwind study of the Vietnamese situation after he arrived Sunday, also discussed with Khanh recommendations he will make to Johnson. Sylvester declined to discuss any. of McNamara's findings or possible recommendations. Bu t ,.United States sources reported that the defense chief will tell Johnson that the present high level of United States aid to iVet Nam will have to continue and possibly be in- creased in some areas. if Commun-. ist insurgency is to be put down. To Express' Confidence McNamara also is expected to express confidence in Khanh, who, took power in a bloodless coup Jan. 30. The McNamara party is sched- uled to leave for home today, Sylvester said. After discussing his conclusions with Khanh, McNamara worked on his presidential report late yes- terday afternoon, Sylvester said. He is expected to continue his work today and will have final discussions with Khanh before leaving. The report will 'represent views of the whole McNamara party, Sylvester said. The 14-man group survey of consumer attitudes and, inclinations to buy reveals, The study was undertaken by Prof. George Katona and Prof. Eva Mueller of the economic depart- ment. Both are program directors at, the SRC. For the group with incomes of $7500 or more the rise of the In- dex above the year-ago level is more pronounced than for the population as a whole, it was pointed out. Tax Cut Affects Although consumers' plans in January, 1964 to buy automobiles were lower than a year ago, the tax cut may increase automobile sales. The tax cut was expected only by 31 per cent of the people in November, 1963 and by 59 per cent shortly before it was passed. Intentions to buy automobiles were 'more freqluent in the group which was counting on tax reduc- tion. .Plans to buy durable household1 goods showed .no consistent dif- ference between those who did and did not expect a tax cut. The re- port predicts, however, that plans to buy these items will probably be made when additional take- home pay becomes available. Optimistic Factors The SRC economists cite three factors in the growing optimism about the business outlook, which is reflected in the Index upturn: 1) There was in January, 1964 more awareness of good news than has' been characteristic of pre- vious prolonged periods of pros- perity. 2) Uncertainty following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has now been dispelled. Two-thirds of people at every in- come level believe that the change in the presidency will have no ef-. fect on economic conditions; and some even feel it will have a fav- orable effect. 3) Opinions about the relation of the cold war to business condi- tions reflected the easing of in- ternational tensions. One discordant note is the ex- istence of unemployment in the midst of properity. The report noted that there is some scepti- By MARY LOU BUTCHER v Student Government Council last night elected former Execu- tive Vice-President T h o m a s Smithson, '65, Council president. Other newly-elected officers in- clude Executive Vice-President Douglas Brook, '65, Administrative Vice-President Howard Schechter,' '66, and Treasurer Gary Cunning- ham, '66. In winning the presidency, Smithson defeated Brook, former SGC treasurer. Brook, in turn, de- feated Schechter for the execu- tive vice-president's post. 'No Delusions' Smithson commented that he was "under no delusions" about the status of SGC in the eyes of students, faculty and administra- tors. French Firm Makes Deal With Cuba LYONS, France W)-The Berliet Co. said yesterday it would begin delivery of $8 million worth of trucks to Cuba within the next few weeks. The French firm will thereby be ahead of Britain's Leyland Motors. Leyland has contracted to supply $10 million worth of busses to Castro, but has not an- nounced a delivery date. The United States has protested both sales. The controversial sale, which breaks the United States request- ed Cuba trade ban, included 308 vehicles, mostly dump trucks, and two marine engines. Berliet officials said the trucks would be used for public works projects such as highways and dams, mostly in the region devas- tated by a hurricane a few months ago. Dump beds, cement mixing equipment and tarilers were being supplied by other French firms in cooperation with Berliet. He added that "It will be my prime concern to give Council a deserved respect on campus through meaningful participation in policy-making." Smithson also said he hopes to see concrete projects coming from SGC committees. He noted that he would support a study of SGC in an effort "to explo'e its poten- tial on campus." Attitude of Work Brook commented that SGC "needs an attitude of work, of ac- tivity, of an organization going someplace." He pointed out -that the con- cerns of Council are not liberal or conservative, and that Council members must not work as lib- erals or conservatives. He emphasized- that the "goal" of Council must be 19 active mem- bers with everyone offering legis- lation. Brook also noted that the exec- utive committee has a "terrific building job" to do for SGC which must be followed up by Council members. All SGC members must work together, and not branch off on their own for political reasons, Brook added.., Miller Declines Schechter ran uncontested for the administrative vice-president's office after former administrative vice-president Sherry Miller de- clined a nomination to seek re- election to the post. S c h e c h t er commented that "SGC should capitalize on the in-, tellectual resources involved in Council's committee structure." He added that Council should "not only delegate work to its committees, but should encourage them to be imaginative in pre- senting ideas for legislation. Work- as Whole In regard to the executive com- mittee, Schechter noted that it must "work as a whole" to pro- mote SGCs desire to legislate rules governing student conduct.. Cunningham who defeated Don Filip, '65, commented that he in- tends to be active in proposing legislation as well as in carrying out his executive functions. He noted that he is especially concerned about promoting alum- ni relations as well as his proposal for an academic chair-a plan for SGC to sponsor a well-known vis- iting professor to teach -at the University for a year. He stressed that while the stu- dent conduct rule-making must have the support of Council, the executive officers willhhave the task of working with the admin- istration to obtain such authority. Lodge Demes Plans To Quit Viet Nam Post SAIGON () - Henry Cabot- Lodge said yesterday to proposes to remain United States ambassa- dor to South Viet Nam despite his upset victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary. "I do not plan to go to the United States," Lodge told news- men after receiving word of the outcome while he was on a field trip with Defense Secretary Rob- ert S. McNamara in Hue, 400 miles north of Saigon. Back in the States, however, a Draft Lodge committee said that Lodge will be entered in the Texas primary election. Texas Ballot Robert Mullen, a Washington public relations man serving as national coordinator of the Draft Lodge Committee, said the am- bassador's name would be on the Texas primary ballot of May 2, as well- as the Oregon ballot of May 15. Mullen also held that Lodge would be back when he completes his mission or carries it to a point where he could leave. "He is the best campaigner In the United States," Mullen said. "He loves to campaign. He is a candidate, he will return, he will campaign." State Committee Action Mullen said Lodge's backers would enter his name in the May 2 primary in Texas, probably through the Republican State Committee there. He said the procedure In Texas was similar to that in Oregon whereby the nominee could with- draw his name from the ballot merely by signing an affidavit that he would not be a candidate for the presidency. Lodge did not sign such an affi- davit for the March 15 primary, and Mullen indicated his reaction would be the same to the entering of his name in Texas. Sources E Possible Aid To Island = Decisions Follow UN Council Approva Authorizing Militia UNITED NATIONS (AP) - T United States and Britain w contribute about $3 million-lai the cost-of maintaining the t peace-keeping force on Cyprus' the next three months. A spokesman for Secretar General U Thant said Britain hi volunteered the equivalent .of million. Washington announced would put up $2 million. Thant had estimated it wou cost $6 million to maintain 7,000-man force on Cyprus -46 three months. Ease Task The financial contributions 1 Britain and the United States a expected to ease Thant's task obtain troops for the force. Diplomatic sources said th understood West Germany w getting ready to give about $50 000 to support the operation. Informed sources said Brita was contributing on the unde standing other countries would the same. They said the Briti contribution would be in addit to the cost of maintaining a British contingent in the UN for, and to any cther facilities Brita might provide. Word of the impending final cial contributions came as Tha: was preparing a report for the U council which just a Week ago a proved unanimously a resoltit authorizing him to create ti force. Other Aid Turkish Ambassador Orhan alp told a reporter he expected hours that one or two governmen announcement in the next : had agreed to make substant, voluntary financial contributior Eralp said if this occurred " may be on our way to seeing beginnings of the force in C prus., Under the terms of the resol tion each nation is expected to p for the cost of its contingent fc the UN force. It provide also f Thant to receive voluntary co tributions that would eas t burden on the nations supplyin contingents Thus far Thant has sent form requests to Sweden. Canada, Br zil, Finland, Ireland and Austri for contingents. He called in re: resentatives_ of those countri yesterday afternoon to give the replies to questiors they had rais before agreeing to contribute. He was reported also to ha' sounded out Chile and Mexico0 the matter. 1razilan offici said earlier they would not furni troops, but later were reported r considering. Expresses Urgency Eralp had a 20-minute talk wi' Thant in which he expressed urgency felt by his-country In d patching the peace force to ( prus. He suggested that 650 Tur ish troops now on Cyprus shout be In the force, and said his cow try was able to provide more. Greek Cypriots are opposed- either Greek or .Turkish troo: being in the force. Thant was under pressure al from Britain to report on his e forts to create the peace for British troops are shouldering ti main task of trying to keep t peace on Cyprus, and Brita wants to call some back home. Diplomatic sources said Brita might be willing to put up a ca: contribution to make a withdra al possible. Ruby Defense Rests Case DALLAS (M)-The defense rest abruptly yesterday at Jack Ruby murder trial. The state then sought to d molish his claim that he was i 'ONLY LOVE CAN GRASP THEM': New Generation Focuses on Loneliness .>Q By PHILIP SUTIN National Concerns EditoF Loneliness-of a youth seeking love in a confessional, of a student in an automated university, of an old woman and her dead friend- is the theme of Generation which goes on sale today. "Works of art are of an infinite loneliness and with nothing to be so little reached as with criticism. Only love can grasp and hold fairly judge them." Rilke Quote :.ro