Seventy-Third Year EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MfICHIGAN UNDER AUTHORITY OF BOARD IN CONTROL OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS TWhere Opinions AreFree STUDENT PUBLICATIONS BLDG., ANN ARBOR, MICH., PHONE NO 2-3241 Truth Will Prevail"' Editorials printed in the Michigan Daily express the individualsopinions of staff writers or tie editors. This must be noted in at, reprints. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1964 NIGHT EDITOR: KENNETH WINTER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Tom Jones': Dissenting View SOUTHEAST ASIAN POLITICS: Gaullist Policy Matches Japanese Motivations Freedom or Slavery? The Summer Will Tell FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, George Orwell has told us. Where is this best illus- trated today? In the United States Sen- ate. In the highest legislative body of America, brokerage politics and minority rule reign king. A bitter, bigoted South- ern minority of 19 senators has for years effectively prevented the passage of any civil rights measures that might tend to liberate the oppressed, exploited Negroes of the South. The freedom of these sen- ators to thwart the majority has kept the Negro in virtual slavery., But the civil rights bill now before these free, unencumbered senators will have little effect in the South as a whole and no effect in the Deep South-Missis- sippi, Alabama, Georgia-even if these 19 senators fail to block its passage. Why? IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH, says "1984." The bigoted and thus ignorant major- ity of Southern whites will never allow their state or local governments to im- plement any of the measures of the civil rights bill, IF it is passed. To quote one of the foremost senator- ial advocates of the bill, who for obvious reasons remained anonymous. "Anyone who thinks the bill will really do anything in the Deep South is just wrong. It will satisfy some voters but can serve little or no practical purpose." But why can't the federal government enforce the bill? Because any federal em- ployes involved will have orders to step very softly-as they have in the past--for the government realizes the strength of the Dixie vote. White Southerners are united, first, in not letting any dissent- ing Negroes vote. And, more importantly, when white Southerners themselves vote, they become, through their ignorant uni- ty, the strongest single bloc of votes in the nation. WAR IS PEACE, scream the posters of Orwell's future. The United States has been in an era when technically it has been at peace, both internationally and domestically. But everyone knows. that the international peace has been a mere facade for the most bitterly fought struggle in the history of man. Not every- one knows that the domestic peace is entering a similar stage. They will know by the end of this summer. -ROBERT HIPPLER To the Editor: AS "TOM JONES" is now com- pleting a fantastically success- ful month's residence at the Michigan Theater, I feel it appro- priate to enter a dissenting opinion: I do not feel that "Tom Jones" is a great picture. Before I am dismissed as an old grouch, let me say that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie- the first time. My mistake was in seeing it a second time. Those pictures of recent years which I would call great-"8%/," "Jules and Jim," "Hiroshima Mon Amour," "L'Avventura" , have drawn me back two and three times and have been infinitely more enjoyable each time. "Tom Jones" was great fun the first time, but was nearly insufferable the second. The reasons for this are quite simple. "TOM JONES'" style of humor is based upon surprise-the gag line, the unexpected aside to the audience, the startlingrevelation. This is fine the first time, but the second time we are less surprised and, therefore, less amused. It is interesting to compare this movie with Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush," which played at the Cinema Guild earlier this semester. Instead of surprises, Chaplin generally telegraphs his gags-he relies upon extended sa- tiric sequences. It is not any in- 'lividual line or pratfall that amuses us; it is the general situ- stand with Stanley Kauffman of "The New Republic" in finding it "desperation writ large." That frenzied pace which left me breathless the first time merely irritated the second; and those gags which had me bellowing the first time evoked a large Ho-Hum the second. --Sam Walker, '64 Resignation.. . To the Editor: MR. ERFURT'S letter of resig- 'nation to The Daily Saturday, March 7 from the "civil rights movement" has caused me a great deal of pain. I know it is impos- sible to resign from humanity; it is not impossible to try, or to encourage others to try. The spe- cific attempt to resign from guilt and belief is, in fact, absurd as a resignation, insidious as an en- couragement, and, additionally, atrocious as a discouragement to those unaware of their own need to acknowledge thehguilt andnbe- lief. It is not necessary to examine further the question of resigna- tion because Erfurt's parting ad- vice is indicative per se of his continuing involvement-volun- tary or necessary or irresible. In the context of continued involve- ment, advising separation for the Negro is again absurd, insidious and atrocious. Absurd: 10-15 per cent of the population has no practical place -separation-cannot be advocat- ed, even, without indiscriminate violence. This hopeless advice says to the Negro, "I can't solve my own problems (Surely the bigot is his own first victim and has the first problem, himself, to solve; you solve my problems for me, with violence, please." Vio- lence which would alienate with- out separating; violence from which the society will surely pro- tect its citizenry; violence which will destroy the very things the Negro wants and deserves within the society; violence without jus- tification-and the atrocity is that you would push the Negro community toward this violence, knowing the Negro will suffer again and again working out your problems for you, and then you would resign! CAN YOU push your brother into your fight, and when he is held responsible for the acts you demanded, can you say, "Sorry, friend, I resigned; I wasn't there when the trouble started . . . I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE"? -Richard C. Rogers, '66L Pizza . . . To the Editor: WE PROTEST the use of Inter- Quadrangle Council dues to feed pizzas to the IQC members at their recent meeting. We feel that the money taken from quad residents for IQC should be used for the good of all the quad residents, and not to feed the unworthy persons who populate the Inter-Quad Council meeting room. We congratulate the IQC repre- sentatives from East Quad who opposed the misuse of the resi- dents' money, and abstained from eating the fruit of sin. -Thomas E. Arrington, '67E -William Stone Raynor, '67 -John Zline, '64 -Neil Keats, '64 -Edward Hohman, '65E -E. Robert Holmberg, '67 -John D. Macintyre, '67E "Le-gis-la-tion, It Shall Not Be Moved" Sororities at the University Must Change To Survive l L II THE, SORORITY way pf life at the Uni- versity is faltering. It is being under- mined by a growing demand for greater individual freedom that is not bound by the established doctrine so often found in sororities. Sororities must realize this- and change, if they expect to mainain their system. For an increasing number of women, pledging a sorority is no longer "the thing to do." Many women will not submit themselves to the artificial rushing struc- ture; many do not wish to be a mem- ber of a system that does not expand its outlook to keep pace with the rest of the University. Of the 22 sororities here, one is facing the strong possibility of going off-campus due to a dearth of new members, and at least three others have similar problems. A PRIMARY FACTOR is the rushing sys- tem which itself represents a narrow- minded attitude. It is no wonder that many of the girls who sign up for rush n the Loose IT IS A VERY SERIOUS matter when an individual is confined and deprived of his freedom; however, when the indi- vidual's freedom poses a threat to the safety of the community and a challenge to the completion of the full course of our judicial system's procedures, con- finement is justified. Last week Alfred Coone, an Ann Arbor resident wanted in California for rape, kidnaping and armed robbery, was arrest- ed by an Ann Arbor police officer in a local pool hall. Later in the week, Munici- pal Court Judge Francis O'Brien, on a bond of $500, released this man. AN AMAZED CITIZEN, in a letter to the editor ofgthe Ann Arbor News, chal- lenged Judge O'Brien's action. Explain- ing his reasons for releasing such a man, O'Brien said he turned down the state of California's request that Coone be held without bond because he felt that the $500 bond was adequate to insure that Coone would remain in Michigan until extradition procedures have been com- pleted. O'Brien noted the possibility that extra- dition will never be gained. He said he felt it would be unfair to the man to keep him in jail. "I will be called a heel if Coone does not remain lawfully in Michigan; if he does, however, I will be vindicated," O'Brien said. JUDGE O'BRIEN is euphemizing when he says that -he "will be called a heel." It is possible that because of his judgment, justice will be thwarted or a human be- drop either during or after mixers, for they are required to visit all 22 sorority houses. Many a girl who is rushing for the sake of learning about the Greek, system and who has a somewhat vague notion of pos- sibly pledging, becomes slightly discour- aged with and tired of the whole process after spending a total of 17 and one-half hours in three days at nearly two dozen different houses, most of which she can't remember anyway, and after telling ap- proximately 66 girls where she is from, what her major is, what she did over Christmas vacation and what she plans to do next summer. One rush counselor this year even told her group to wear something unusual that could act as a topic of conversation. FURTHERMORE, the idea of forcing a a girl to rush all 22 chapters during mixers is ridiculous. Panhel reasons that this protects the rushee from unfair, un- founded rumors that she may have heard about specific houses. Having visited all 22, it feels she has a better chance to make her own judgments. But it is un- realistic to believe that 45 minutes-the approximate length of a mixer - will change preconceived ideas a girl has about a house. Moreover, it is uncomfortable for both the sorority and the rush group when some rushees are so disinterested in a house that they display an apathetic attitude. They take all the free cigarettes and mints they can; not intending to pledge, they do not care what impression they make. Panhellenic is seemingly aware of this superficiality, for it has altered its rush- ing program for next year. It intends to eliminate one of the five sets of parties and have the second and third sets un- structured or conducted informally. Al- though this does represent a move in the right direction, it is only a trifling one. Mixers are unchanged; most of the falsity will remain.- IN ADDITION to this fault, sororities are not keeping pace with expanding cam- pus ideas. If nothing else, sorority life used to be, for some women, an escape from dormitory confinement. One rushee embodied this feeling when she said. "Every time I think of living in the dorm one more year, I put on my rush smile and try to impress another sorority girl." However, this type of girl no longer has to turn to sororities. Senior women can live in apartments, and there is a strong possibility that within a year juniors will also have such freedom. The Women's Conference Committee survey showed that, although the rest of University wom- en wanted junior apartment permission, sororities did not favor it. Perhaps part of the problem of sororities is that they have failed to liberalize as rapidly as the ,° V ' rv, , ja 2 K < -rte warr rrt -ro. sr- (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the last in a series of three articles analyz- ing the present situation in South- east Asia and the likely conse- quences of that situation on Japa- nese foreign policy. This article con- siders reasons why Japan will adopt a Gaullist style of diplomacy.) By WILLIAM CUMMINGS Daily Correspondent TOKYO- Martin Bronfenbren- ner, in an article entitled "To- ward a Gaullist Japan?" predict- ed the future trend of Japanese foreign policy. Certainly the pow- er structure of Southeast Asia sup- ports that prediction. But of equal importance are internal aspects of Japan. Can it produce an Oriental de Gaulle? First we must recognize that Gaullism is a style of diplomacy. A Gaullist style need not be mas- terminded by one person. In fact in groupishJapan it is practical- ly impossible for one man to shine. Current Japanese diplomacy is the combined product of a circle of powerful minds in the conserva- tive Liberal-Democratic party. The Liberal-Democratic party is well entrenched with business and rur- al support bases whose loyalty dif- fussed only slightly in the last election (a drop of less than two per cent from a previous 59 per cent of votes cast). Thus the power circle enjoys continuity of mem- bership and of policy. A word to the wise about this analysis. Overseas Americans and Japanese Socialists indulge in wishful thinking. They want Ja- pan to clearly establish its in- dependence from American influ- ence. In contrast, the powerful Japanese conservative bloc con- tinues to speak of intimate rela- tions between the United States and Japan. It may be that this sense of intimacy is so ingrain- ed in the conservative mind that Gaullism will not jump the globe. On the other hand, intimacy state- ments may be shadow diplomacy in preparation for some bold steps. Bronfenbrenner, writer, an over- seas American, is convinced that the latter is the true wind of the future. Let's look at the facts. *, * * JAPAN - AMERICAN intimacy has been necessary in the past to protect Japan's trade. In 1961, 36 per cent of her imports came from the United States and 25 per cent of her exports went there. How- ever, the import 'figure is gradu- ally falling and by 1970 Japan hopes to raise the export figure to over 30 per cent of her total volume. If she is successful she will decrease her dependence on American markets. Accompanying this could be a more independent policy. .There are promising alternative markets for Japan. China is one and trade is expected to pick up 40 per cent in the coming year, according to a report by the Jap- anese Foreign Office. A second potential market is Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia has long been in Japan's mind but the area can export little even in agricultural goods and has ex- tremely limited foreign exchange to purchase Japan's exports. The trade situation can only improve with the area's economic develop- ment. As early as 1955 Japan ne- gotiated with the British Common- wealth to provide technical skills for projects in the area if Britain would provide capital. These proj- ects comprise part of the Colom- bo plan. A similar plan was ne- gotiated with the United States government. Recently Japan has taken a bigger role in the financ- ing of these plans. Thus Japan is participating in the construction of her future markets. There is talk of the distant formation of an Asian Common Market, which could cause as much trouble for the United States as its European predecessor. CYNICAL MINDS when they think of Japan's participation in Southeast Asia may recall Man- churia which later became Man- chukuo in 1931. Those were the USNSA... To the Editor: LAST SEMESTER, a brochure was distributed to all Univer- sity housing units explaining the goals and the functions of the UnitedaStates National Student Association on this campus. Again, we would like to extend to any recognized organization the facilities of USNSA for carrying out USNSA's objectives. One of these objectives is improving stu- dent self government. USNSA is an important part of student gov- ernment on this campus. Last weekend, members of the USNSA committee were a part of the delegation that participated in a three day conference at Michigan State University concerning the problems of the people in South- - east Asia. Nearly three hundred delegates ac- from Michigan and the surround- not ing states attended the "Winds of ned Change" conference. Among the un- distinguished speakers present on- was Roger Hillsman, then Under Secretary of State for Far East- ern Affairs. Seventeen student ites l e a d e r s from universities in a Southeast Asia were flown to this im- country to be present at the con- his ference. days of Japan's Co-Prosperity Sphere. Japan's national aim of that period is now clear: in Ruth Benedict's words ("Chrysanthe- mum and the Sword"), it was "to take one's proper station" in the world by the most effective means. In the thirties the most effective means were economic and, mili- tary imperialism. Modern Japan also wants to take her proper °station. Though Hiroshima is ever-present in the people's hearts, and thus military imperialism a thing of the past, every day one can read a new expression of shame that Japan should be called a second-rate power. The government is now debating whether the present de- fense agency should be raised to the status of a ministry.The agen- cy receives about eight per cent og the government budget. Economic imperialism is also not a likely trend. The modern trade world has quick ways of penalizing imperialistic deviants. Japan has exercised admirable re- straint in her exports to the United States. Through the mechanism of "voluntary restrictions" she has limited the export to America of many of her most valuable cate- gories, including textiles, cameras and glass thermometers. The fact that she is'talking more and more about her voluntary restrictions indicates, however, that she is getting tired of them. THOUGH IMPERIALISM can- not be an element, Japanese Guallism is a likely phenomena. Each point listed thus far has ended in a possibility for greater Japanese independence from Un- cle Sam's intimate shadow: These possibilities are not chance, they are planned. One cannot yet judge the consequences of this inde- pendence. One can only watch and wait. NAPLES: Refined Taste IT WAS ONCE said of a Roman emperor that he "found Rome brick and left ithmarble." Renato Ruotolo and the Orchestra San Pietro di Napoli, in concert at Rackham last night, came to the field of classical music, which might seem sterile and over-for- mal and demonstrated it in all its glory. The first number on the pro- gram, Sacchini's "Oedipo a Col- ona," is a short, fast, gay piece. The oboe sang over the strings, and the bass provided an ex- tremely pleasant, never overbear- ing, pizzicato commentary. Benedetto Marcello's Concerto in C minor for Oboe, played by Arrigo Galassi, was a delight. After some difficulty at the out- set ("stickiness" in crossing trip- lets, some problem with breath- ing and vibrato), Mr. Galassi demonstrated Italian oboe play- ing at its best: warm, sweet, and solid. His variations on the ori- ginal second movement were tasteful; in the last movement, soloist and orchestra had some difficulty keeping together. Here Mr. Galassi showed his marvel- ous technical ability. PERGOLESI'S Concertino No. 1 was next. The Grave, somber but sunny, sank to an awesome, almost inaudible ending, followed by the cheerful Allegro. The dreamlike Largo had some in- tense solos from the first violin. The Allegro con spirito followed; again technique and tone were pleasing. The strings also showed this in the "Sinfonia" of Cimarosa. The difficult sixteenth-note passages of the two fast movements and the middle slow movement shone. Gianni Amadio, the contrabass soloist in Bottesini's Theme and Variations on "Nel cor piu non mi sento," had an almost uncan- nily accurate intonation and a superb technique, particularly with the many slurs and phrase-, marks of the piece. There were, however, little dynamics. IF THE ABOVE pieces showed how to play Classical music, the next work was a compendium on how not to write it. The Minuet- to maestoso had the same mean- iigless ornamentation and pedes- triani writing as the preceding Al- legro. In several passages the horns started out beautifully, proceeded to some grotesque Hindemith-like chords and set- tled back into Classical style again. The Adagio, was marked principally by the inane violin ca- denza, rendered flawlessly and with great feeling, which ended up on a single, impetuous pizzi- cato, the movement ending soft- ly. The last movement, ended, however, on three grossly disson- ant chords, after more of the same pedantry and sterility-be- cause this was Mozart's classic, "A Musical Joke." i { ation in which Chaplin places himself. As a result we are amused constantly and do not have to wait for something funny to happen. Chaplin in particular was a master of comedy, because he could create, through a set of subtle mannerisms, an undeniably sympathetic character. Instead of belly-laughs, Chaplin e l i c i t s chuckles. The greatness of his art is that we chuckle upon seeing the same situation again. IN ALL fairness it must be said that "Tom Jones" did contain some superb moments. The deer hunt and the gluttony scenes are memorable; the acting was uni- formly excellent, and I particu- larly enjoyed the tone of un- abashed bawdiness which is a re- freshing change from the snicker- ing lewdness of contemporary do- mestic comedies. In general, however, "Tom Jones" the second time around was a pretty tedious experience. Most critics found the movie "vi- brant" and "full of life." I must to go for separation and no pr tical method of getting there;r even with the all-out combi assistance of the bigots, the "u involved,' and the cause cc scious; which would be- INSIDIOUS: separation viola the first principles on which member of the American co munity must act if he accepts] (white) guilt and involveme For the only resolution of b the guilt and involvement is in gration in the most meaning sense of the word. The Negro piration and our "liberal"( concurrence therein arisesr outside the framework of our ciety but as a direct extension that framework. It is preciselyI cause the framework strives inclusive equality and freed that denying the future hope realization of those sacred c is denying the injustice oft past failure to have realized th very ideals. Such denials wo be- Atrocious: The solution advi ent. oth te- ;ful as- (?) not so- of be- for om for ows the ose uld sed * * * USNSA IS a dynamic organiza- tion composed of nearly four hun- dred member schools having a total enrollment of over one mil- lion students. USNSA can play a vital role on this campus only when the student community be- comes aware of the facilities it has to offer their organizations. USNSA does more than merely provide low cost summer foreign travel to supplement studies-it aims to promote civic awareness and civic responsibility, as well as student welfare. -Ronald Gottschalk, '65 Delegate to the USNSA Congress 'THE MIRACLE WORKER': Production by an Irresistible Formula A GOOD PLAY, well produced, with a charming leading lady-an irresistable formula. The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, currently pre- senting "The Miracle Worker," is following the formula. It's an ambitious play for an amateur group to attempt, but Ted Heusel's direction produces a well-oiled, captivating end product. Helen Keller is, played by Molly Marie Rae (on Thursday and Saturday). She is a charming, lovely child who does an excellent job of staying in character throughout a , very demanding performance. * * * * NANCY HEUSEL deserves the enthusiastic applause she receives for her portrayal of Annie Sullivan. She creates a sympathetic char- acter that radiates earthy good humor and strength. The tremendously difficult scene between Annie and Helen where Annie begins to discipline an absolutely spoiled child is carried very well by both actresses. They fight, throw things and knock over furni- ture, and throughout the entire episode-almost 10 minutes-'-they are continually acting and reacting with an admirable spontenaity. In fact good timing was a characteristic of the whole production. THE SUPPORTING players offer an excellent backdrop for Molly and Mrs. Heusel. Mary Ann Stevenson and Robert Green play the rI ,x