RIGHT-WING THREAT TO COLLEGES Str ujan Seventy-One Years, of Editorial Freedom &t1aitii MILD High-s42 Low-24 Increasing cloudiness, rain tonight. See Page 4 VOL. LXXII, No. 111 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1962 SEVEN CENTS EIGHT PA( Group To Report On Coed Housing Regents Expect Board of Governors To Comment on Feasibility of Idea Seek By NEIL COSSMAN The Alumni Association and the Development Council this week re- ceived recommendations which are expected to resolve a conflict that has developed between the two organizations. The recommendations w e r e made by a committee, appointed last fall by University President Harlan Hatcher. The committee members are University Executive Vice-President Marvin L. Niehuss, Vice-President for Business and Finance Wilbur K. Pierpont, and Director of University Relations Michael Radock. Fo Resolve Group s'Conflic . By H. NEIL BERKSON The wheels are starting to turn slowly on a possible new Univer- sity policy concerning co-educa- tional housing. ALLEN R. SORENSON .. 'nearer than you think' STUDENTS:, Hold Rallies NEW YORK (P) - Young con- servatives and young liberals held rival rallies here last night. Some of the diametrically op- posed youths found time to picket each other. Most, however, were content to listen and cheer their respective standard bearers - Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz) for the con- servatives and Sen. Hubert Hum- phrey (D-Minn) for the liberals. The battle of the ideologies grew out of a long-planned rally at Madison Square Garden by the Young, Americans for, Freedom, and the subsequent decision of student members of the Americans for 'Democratic Action and Young Democrats torally at the same time at St. Nicholas Arena. YAF Liberation. "World liberation from Com- munism" was the YAF's theme, while "stand up for Democracy" was the liberals' rallying cry. More than 17,000 conservatives filled Madison Square Garden al- most to capacity. Goldwater told them that the conservative move- ment "spells the twilight of radical liberalism as it has been practiced in this country for too long a time." Humphrey scored both the ex- treme rightists and leftists, saying they "talk the same religion" and "sleep in the same political bed." 'Empty Heads' There were 2,500 young liberals at the rally, filling only about half of the arena. Humphrey referred to this in his speech, saying that "the problem in America is not empty seats by empty heads."' In a 20-minute speech Gold- water said the threat of Commun- ism has forced the United States into a conservative position to defend individual freedom. A committee on co-ed housing established by the Residence Halls Board of Governors last October will hold its first meeting today. The five - member committee, chaired by Francis C. Shiel, man- ager of Service Enterprises, and a board member, will deal with the possibilities of o-ed housing in existing, dormitories. Regents concerned with the problem of an overall policy state- ment on co-ed housing expect that the Board 'of Governors will soon bring a ,report on the feasibility of such housing before them, though not at- the March meeting. Reed Recommendation While these is currently no such housing in the University, the rec- ommendation of the Reed report that, "some residence halls should be made co-educational," has stim- ulated much interest in the sub-* ject. Regent Allen R. Sorenson feels that "co-ed housing is a lot closer to reality than many people think." Sorenson- would like to see specific proposals so that the administration can form its policy. Regent Donald M. D. Thurber says that although he cannot presently decide his position for the future, he is "impressed with the results of experiments in co- ed housing which took place in the quadrangles a few years ago." Women in Quads For a couple of years, until the opening of Mary Markley in 1958, women occupied specific houses in South, East, and West Quad- rangles. Regent Eugene B. Power adds, "I have always been in favor of co-ed housing. I feel it offers many educational advantage's. It is certainly a much more normal living situation."1 Sorenson, Thurber, and Regent Irene B. Murphy met informally with a small group of students be- fore the February Regents meet-" ing to discuss topics of mutual concern. The Regents at this meeting were impressed with stu- dent interest in co-ed housing," Sorenson says. New Feeling He notes a feeling among the students that, "the Shiel commit- tee hasn't done its job." (These student-Regent meetings are a new idea. They will take place monthly to give the Regents an opportunity for coser contact with students.) Shiel claims that his committee has faced personnel problems, and that he has no deadline within -which to finish the report. He says that it took a long time to get an, Inter-Quadrangle Council member for the committee. Moch Comments Former IQC President Thomas Moch, '62E, who was responsible for the original proposal whichj established the Shiel committee,1 feels there is no reason for the+ long delay in calling a meeting. The October motion instructs the committee to have a .report ready by the March meeting of1 the Board of Governors, which takes place one week from Mon- day. 4#iilii~ni~smiimsiifmii~i~ii The Development Council, or- ganized in 1954, is the fund-rais- ing arm of the University and re- sponsible to the University ad- ministration. The Alumni Associa- tion is a 65-year old corporation, legally independent of University control. Changing Character At the core of the dispute is the changing character of the Alumni Association, which has taken growing interest in the operation and future of the Uni- versity. A major part of this in- terest is expressed by Alumni As- sociation General Secretary John E. Tirrell, who would like his or- ganization to help the Develop- ment Council raise funds from alumni. Tirrell explained that the re- sources of the Alumni Association can be of great value in soliciting funds from alumni. He said that the day of the rac- coon coat, when alumni were in- terested only in the nostalgia of their college days, is over, and that today's alumni are anxious to make a contribution to the fu- ture of the University. Until 1947 the Alumni Associa- tion did no organized fund rais- ing. In that year, the Student I Development Council as a perma- Legislature, the predecessor of nent fund-raising" organization. Student Government C o u n c i l, The Alumni Association, which at asked for a living memorial to thethtimsowdnfralIe- University's war dead. that time showed no formal inter- The University then formed a est in soliciting financial support special committee to raise money for the University, did not oppose for the memorial-the Phoenix the formation of the new group. "Atoms for Peace" Project. The In September, 1958, Tirrell be- Alumni Association enthusiastical- came Alumni Association general ly supported the project and help- secretary. And on Oct. 24, 1958, the ed raise funds. Association's Board of Directors Organizes Council organized a study committee "to In 1954, after the Association examine the present organization- had stopped raising money, and al structure of the Alumni Asso- with the Phoenix Memorial Labor- ciation, its relationship to the Uni- atories in need of more financ- versity and the Development ing, the University organized the I Council." Membership Committee Off eri Recommendation on Sigma Ni In September, 1959, the commit- tee met with the committee of the Development Council to dis- cuss the relationship between that group and the Alumni Associa- tion. More Progress At this meeting it was decided that more programs could be made by forming a joint sub-committee to study the problem. For nine months, this sub-committee and the original Alumni Association committee were unable to form a satisfactory definition of the rela- tionship between the two organi- zations. See RECOMMEND, Page 2 Members Air Report n OSA Suggest Changes In Rules, Housing Student Government Council made recommendations last night on the Office of Student Affairs Study Committee Report, includ- ing suggestions for major changes in rule making and housing re- quirements, and sent them to a style committee for final drafting. The style committee, composed of SGC treasurer Steven Stock- meyer, '63, and Brian Glick,. '62, will combine the recommendations approved by Council in committee of the wholeinto onebstylistically cohesive document by Sunday. After formal approval, the docu- ment will be sent to Vice-Presi- dent for Student Affairs James A. Lewis. After defeating a proposal by the Council's structure committee for a policy 'commission directly responsible to the Regents with the power to review OSA appoint- ments, the Council adopted a sub- stitute by Daily Editor John Rob- erts, '62, creating such a committee under the vice-president for stu- dent services, which the vice-presi- dent for student affairs post would be retitled under a SGC proposal. The student-faculty commission would have the power to make rules and regulations concerning extra-classroom conduct subject to Regent's policy and the review of the vice-president of student serv- ices. The Council amended its hous- ing committee report to limit com- pulsory living in residence halls to freshmen instead of men only as originally proposed. It recom- mended apartment permission for women in their sophomore year. STATE FUNDS USED: 'U' Incurs Heavy Loss On Costs of Overhead By HARRY PERLSTADT The University is losing money on research contracts which do not cover all its overhead costs and pays the difference out of- its state supported funds, administrative dean Robert Williams. told the School of Education faculty Tuesday. The percentage of these costs the contractor is willing to pay is determined by negotiations and varies between 50 per cent for the Department of Defense to less than 10 per cent for many foundations. Williams said that the foundations believe "the University should be performing this function anyhow, and they should not charge us overhead on doing raternity To Face Possible C Action Local Votes To Apply for Waiver From Clause in National Charter By CYNTHIA NEU The Committee on Membership. in Student Organizations has submitted a recommendation to Student Government Council concerning.the compliance of Sigma Nu social fra- ternity with the University regulation on membership selec- tion, Council President Richard Nohl, '62BAd, announced last night. Details of the recommendation were not made public. This is the first case to be brought before the Council by the membership committee. SGC may take disciplinary action against Sigma Nu, includingy Add Rutssian Requirement Russian will now fulfill part of the graduate language require- ment. The executive board of the graol- uate school yesterday decided to add "a reading knowledge of Rus- sian to the basic language re- quirement permitting the studejt to elect any two: Russian, German or French, except that a depart- ment may specify any two of the three it will require for its stu- dents." Associate -dean Howard S. Bretsch of the graduate school who made the announcement said that many other graduate schools accept Russian as one of several languages to fulfill doctoral re- quirements. Prof. John Mercereau, chairman of the Slavic language department, forsaw an increased demand for Russian on the part of graduate students. "We have had about 50 students per semester in the two reading courses. The numbers rose immediately after sputnik, and have continued -to rise, although at a slower rate." something that they should be doing with their own money." Other Agencies Williams indicated that other government agencies such as the National Science Foundation, and the department of Health, Edu- cation and Welfare pay overhead rates ranging between 15 and 25 per cent. "It is clear, consequently, that the University is supporting out of its own funds the difference between these rates and the 50 per cent which the Federal Gov- ernment has agreed upon as a re- sult of annual audits. The Uni- versity takes the difference out of its state supported funds," Wil- liams said. These overhead costs include the use 'of University buildings and physical plant, research admin- istration expense and departmen- tal library and general University expenses such as salaries and wages. Fringe Benefits In addition there are fringe benefits and related items for' which the University is respon- sible. Some projects include more, services for which they are willing to pay than others. The Univer- sity, therefore, must make budget- ary provisions for payment of the remainder of the overhead costs. It is the difference between the fixed rates of the various agencies. which the University is obliged to cover, Williams said. "During the current year it is estimated that the total overhead revenue to the University will ap- proximate $4.6 million. This sum is not profit but based on a string- ent financial audit of University operations and effort by the Gov- ernment to reimburse the Uni- versity for expenditures actually made, and auditors of the defense department. Budget $4.6 Million Williams said the $4.6 million is budgeted to the Office of Re- search Administration, the spon- sored sections of the Institute for Science and Technology, business functions like accounting and pay- roll, the research facilities at Wil- low Run and staff insurance and retirement benefits. The money is used to assist in securing and ad- ministering contracts and grants. I - StartD Irive A "nrti" iet R, do e JOHN F. KENNEDY ... income taxes, A ttack Plan' Of Kenedy WASHINGTON (W)--President John F. Kennedy's proposal that the chief executive be authorized to cut income taxes temporarily if a recession threatens got a cool reception yesterday from the Sen- ate-House Economics Committee. Most Democratic members said the "economic substance" of the plan is good-but it would be prac- ticable to work out an alternate procedure under which Congress itself could act fast to vote such a cut. Republicans and one Democrat, Sen. William Proxmire of Wis- consin, condemned the proposal as an invasion of Congress' Con- stitutional control of taxes. But they indicated willingness to talk about an alternate plan that would leave the initiative with the law- makers. The committee issued majority and minority reports on the Presi- dent's economic report, on which the committee held extensive hear- ings with officials and specialists from private life as witnesses. The two sides agreed on some recommendations in the interna- tional economic field, notably that it is time for Western European countries to give the United States tariff concessions and to take on a bigger share of aid to underde- veloped countries. withdrawal of recognition,' if it is found to be in violation of the regulation. Steward Loud, '62BAd, president. of the local Sigma Nu chapter, said the group has voted to apply immediately to the national for a waiver of its membership clause, but declined to comment further until after the Council takes ac- tion. The Sigma Nu national consti- tution, Article IL Section 4 states: "Membership Qualifications. Mem- bers must be Men; free -born and of free ancestry, and without Ne- gro blood." The University Regulation on Membership in Student Organiza- tions provides: "All recognized, student organizations shall select members on the basis of personal merit and not race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ances- try." The Council will not consider the matter immediately. Nohl ex- plained that he is presently work- ing with Prof. Robert Harris of the law school, the Committee's. legal counsel, to study the rec- ommendation. Nohl said he hopes to recom- mend a procedure for handling the case to the Council next week. "This case should not set a precedent for disciplinary action on future cases, since -each case will be unique and the facts will be, different," Interfraternity Council President Robert Peterson, '62, said. Vows To KDill Income Tax LANSING - The Senate Taxa- tion Committee was told candidly yesterday that nuisance taxes are not a solution to Michigan's fiscal problems. However, despite the opposition, Clyde 'H. Geerlings (R-Holland), committee chairman, said that it is a question of either a nuisance tax package or an income tax. He said that "there will be no income tax this year." Geerlings vowed that his com- mittee will klll every income tax bill brought before it. During a 90-minute hearing, 16 witnesses made clear that they want no part of proposals to en- act new taxes or increase taxes on beer, liquor, cigarettes, telephone use, services or wholesale business. The tax proposals have been given as a possible solution for Michigan's need for a minimum increase of $50 million this year. Michael R. Spaniolo, a lobbyist representing the Michigan Tobac- co and Candy Distributors As- sociation, said that the cigarette smokers are suffering tax dis- crimination. On every pack of cigarettes, Xvichigan smokers pay a state specific tax of five cents, a penny sales tax and eight cents Federal tax, he said. . >...1": . .......ws... :"...... A i:''J "J fJ, :: : Parkinson Notes Metamorphosis By DONNA ROBINSON There is a fundamental law which governs all medical re- search. It says that: "Successful re- search attracts the bigger grant which makes further research impossible." This law, which concerns the inevitable metamorphosis of the successful research scientist into an administrator, was laid down by British historian C. Northcote Parkinson during a recent meeting of the American Federation for Clinical Re- search held at the University of Pennsylvania School of Med- icine. Cites Example - Prof. Parkinson cited as an example of the workings of his law the case of Dr. Lockstock, for years a close associate of investigation of the hearing ability and intelligence of mod- ern song writers. Organize Staff But its soon as this program got under way, Dr. Lockstock found himself so busy with the organization of his 432-man staff, and the establishment of "health schemes, vacation ros- ter, recreational facilities and pension rights" for them that not only could he do no re- search himself, he could not even directly supervise anyone else's research. Prof. Parkinson noted that the greatest amount of Dr. Lockstock's time since 1948 has been spent in futile efforts to establish acceptable salary ra- tios between scientifically and' medically qualified researchers. At the beginning of the project both groups, since they were this demand has led to Dr. Lockstock's only discovery since he began the project. This dis- covery is simply that "medical men are more concerned with status than with money." The doctors cannot be satisfied un- til they earn more money than the scientists. The scientists would sooner see them all work- ing for nothing than the doc- tors earning more. Prof. Parkinson also offered several observations on hospital administration and on the cur- rent trend toward narrow spe- cialization. "The current principles of hospital administrations date back to a period of history when wages were low in comparison with the cost of equipment," be noted. "Things were more valu- able than people, so it seemed only reasonable to waste this shift in balance that "all hospitals were organized wrong- ly from the start." Instead of classifying and housing patients in accordance with the particu- lar illness, hospitals should place them according to their nursing needs. The highly skilled, expensive nurses could then be placed with the most critically ill pa- tients, and others left under the care of personnel with less training. Fading Field On the subject, of the van- ishing general practitioner, Prof. Parkinson remarked that "there is something to be said for the creature who sees the problem as a whole." "Suppose, for example," he told the medically trained gathering, "that my words of l,vna ivon tha va,.vst of- FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANTS: Indirect Costs Plagu'e Harvard S By JUDITH BLEIER government for little of its sup- ing costs on a dollar for dollE One of the most serious prob- 'port, indirect costs are negligible basis also creates difficulties fi lems which Harvard University and often difficult to identify. the university. , faces as a result of its increasing "In sufficient magnitudes, how- Matching tunds for teachir involvement in federal programs ever, federal grants can make a facilities are much more difficu is that of unreimbursed indirect university poorer rather than rich- to obtain than those for researc costs on grants, a report on "Har- er by building up unreimbursed facilities, the report says. vard and the Federal Government" costs," Harvard's public health schoc says. The report indicates that some for example, has found priva "Most spectacular in 1959-60 agencies, particularly the Depart- foundations, industries, and ind were the unreimbursed costs aris- ment of Health, Education, and viduals, as well as the goveri ing from research grants, which Welfare, have not felt obliged to ment, reluctant to finance teachir made satisfactory allowance for pay the full institutional rate of facilities needed to train peop direct, but not for indirect costs," 28.5 per cent for indirect costs. for the public health field. Harvard officials report. Refusal to pay higher than an Question Involved Tn-i.vn+ nnc in..sra +hnc znpn.. .ria.v isnis..r rn+ r.sm,11+ r-nm A" -- -- 2.--nt+9--- -P a