HOUSES FACE CHALLENGE - see Page 4 Y Seventy-One Years of Editorial Freedom ~Iat1 HIOT High--90 Low-68 Warm and humid weather continuing through tomorrow. VOL. LXXII, No. 162 House Sidetracks Tax on Cigarettes GOP Laeks Six Votes for Passage; Conlin Prepares Income Tax Plan By MICHAEL HARRAH Acting City Editor House Republicans yesterday failed to muster the necessary votes to pass the first in a series of nuisance taxes which would have pro- vided some $69 million in added revenue. The test vote, which came on the two-cent-a-pack increase in the cigarette tax, failed 50-51, six short of the needed 56 votes for passage, However, the GOP managed to muster enough votes for reconsidera- tion, :so the bill will not die. Vote Party Lines The voting, largely followed party lines, with only Rep. George Montgomery (D-Detroit) bolting to vote with the GOP. Montgomery has long advocated a cigarette 1 T 7 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY. MAY 16. 1962 SEVN Cm ETS QV.V -tlw _- U. s To. Sends Marines Block Red Takc to Thailand over in Laos Quad Coundi To Regulate Dress Rules By STEVEN BERKOWITZ The East Quadrangle Council, by a vote of 7 to 5 (with 4 absten- tions). voted last night to return to the dress- standards, established earlier this year, which called for one "dress" meal per week at Sunday noEn.B The council motion of last weeko would have established a system whereby the men would have worn a suit. or sport jacket and any sort of clean pants to the meal. The motion was passed by a vote of 8 to 3 with one abstention. Officers from East and West Quadrangle and Inter-Quad Coun- cil mgt with representatives of the SMichigan Bell Telephone Company recently to discuss the question of improved telephone service for the two Quadrangles. No Plans No definite plans were reached. IQC President Robert Geary, 63E, said that the revamping- of the present switchboards and the in- stallation of telephones in every room' (along the lines of the pres- ent system in South Quadrangle) was feasible. The question of such a system would involve a cost of approximately $16 per man over and above present room and board costs. Another suggestion has been to install a "Centrex' system in which each individual room would have a separate dial phone. This sys- tem, could cost as much as $30 per man, the Michigan Bell rep- resentatives estimated. Theft of Books In other Quadrangle action, a student involved in the theft of books from the cafeteria line in East Quadrangle has been ap- prehended and his case turned over to Dean John Bingley and Joint Judiciary Council for action. Although he would not comment further on the matter, Robert Berger, '63, chairman of Joint Judic, did confirm reports of the apprehension. A report that there were other persons involved in the thefts is, as yet, unconfirmed. SGC Motion To Consider Tuition Raise By ED HERSTEIN A motion urging that the bur- den of a tuition increase "be borne by students on an equal dis- tribution basis," will be discussed atithe Student Government Coun- cil meeting tonight. The motion, introduced by Fred Batlle, '64A&D, says that any raise which would sharply discrim- inate against out-of-state students "can only be construed as an at- titude which derogates the value" of these students to the Univer- sity. "SGC maintains that such an attitude defeats the ideals of pub- lic higher education and the aims of this University." Affiliate Requests SGC president Steven Stock- meyer, '63, will report to Council on the consideration of fraternity and sorority requests for exten- sion of the deadline for filing ade- quate membership statements. Richard G'sell, '63, executive vice- president of the Council, reported that two fraternities have asked for extensions. NSA Appointments tax. F ou r Republicans, Taxation Committee Chairman Rollo G Conlin (R-Tipton), Rep. Russel Strange (R-Clare), Speaker of th House Don R. Pears (R-Buchanan) and Rep. Gail Handy (R-Eau Claire) voted against the measure Conlin and Strange are advocates of an income tax, and Pears and Handy are long-standing oppon- ents of.a cigarette tax for loca y reasons. Two Republicans, Rep. William Hayward (R-Royal Oak) and Rep i Frederick Olsen (R - Sheridan) were absent. They had been count- ed as supporters of the bill; Rep Lloyd Anderson (R-Pontiac) ab- stained. He is against all new tax- 1 es. Rep. Gilbert Bursley (R-Ann T Arbor), a principal sponsor of the . nuisance tax package, said that the cigarette tax was "the one most likely to pass," and that its defeat meant the rest of the bills in the package had lesser support at this time. Preparing Reports Meanwhile, Conlin is preparing to report out his income tax pro- gram for debate on the House floor. It is similar to the package recently defeated in the Senate and would provide over $100 million in new revenue. Legislators on both sides of the aisle agree, that it is much too ear- ly to tell how the income tax package will fare on the House floor, but they feel it would be lost in the Senate, where Democrat forces were recently decreased by two votes. Sen. Philip O. Rahoi (D- Iron Mountain) and Sen. Stanley G. Novak (D-Detroit) have been excused for the balance of the ses- sion. Their votes were essential to the Democrat-Moderate Republi- can coalition in the Senate, which backed the income tax. Nuisance Taxes Since the nuisance taxes are pending indefinitely in the House, Bursley noted that, should the push for the income tax fail, they could be revived again. "We might find some Democrat- ic support then," he said. The thinking here is that sev- eral Democrats, though bound by unit rule to support Gov. John B. Swainson's stand for- an income tax package or nothing, do not support an income tax personally. And if the House version of the income tax package is scuttled like its Senate counterpart, perhaps these Democrats would then break ranks to vote for the nuisance tax package. Also lurking in committee in the Senate is Sen. Clyde H. Geerlings' (R-Holland) proposal for a whole- sale tax, which he will reportedly send out for debate if current ef- forts completely deadlock. SU.S. Confers With Russia e Over Laos Cease Fire Question Remains Unanswered ,WASHINGTON (P)-Soviet Am- bassador Anatoly Dobrynin confer- I red with Secretary of State Dean e Rusk for 35 minutes yesterday and indicated afterward that the So- viet Union agreed to the need for a political settlement of the Laos scrisis. lA terse statement made by Dob- rynin and a similar report from a I State Department spokesman left unanswered the question whether pro-Communist Pathet Lao forces would return to the old cease fire line. Put Into Effect . Dobrynin told reporters that "it is necessary to put into effect" an agreement reached by President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Pre- mier Nikita S. Khrushchev at Vi- enna last year for a neutral and independent Laos. The Vienna agreement also rec- ognized the importance of a cease fire while political negotiations on formation of a new government were underway. Lincoln White, State Depart- w ment press officer, said that the problem of a cease fire was dis- cussed at yesterday's meeting and "both sides emphasized the neces- sity for the maintenance of a cease fire." President Kennedy had said in a statement yesterday morning that United States policy calls for "reestablishment of an effective cease fire." White was unable to explain the difference between "maintenance" and "reestablish- ment." Left Unclear He thus left unclear what exact steps may now be taken. But he did say that so far as the State Department knows the fighting in Laos was not underway yesterday. White said also that he regard- ed Dobrynin's presentation to Rusk of Soviet views on the crisis as "the first clear cut indication of their position since the crisis started almost two weeks ago." Dobrynin had little to say to re, porters beyond his statement that it was necessary to put the Khrushchev - Kennedy agreement into effect. Asked for comment on the send- ing of United States Marines in Thailand, neighbor of Laos, Dob- rynin thought for a moment, then said, "generally, sending troops doesn't help to solve the situation." At Vienna a year ago, President Kennedy and Khrushchev asserted their support for a neutral and in- deendent Laos. Dorynin refused to answer any questions about the meaning of his statement that the Kennedy- Khrushchev accord must be put into effect. But the comment ap- parently put the Soviet Union on the side of a peaceful, negotiated settlement. / , / .:,/.:......... V / E T !f 1 GNA * (7 -AP wirephoto LANDING PLAN - Thailand's Premier Sarit Thanarat yesterday announced to his countrymen tomorrow's scheduled landing of 1,800 U. S. Marines at the Bangkok naval base. The Marine force will back up 1,000 IU. S. combat troops already in Bangkok for SEATO exercises. Marines Strengthen Thai Force Khrushchev Agrees On easef ire Need Rusk, Dobrynin Reach New Accord; Some Strategists Predict Solution WASHINGTON (R)-President John F. Kennedy ordered 1,- 800 United States Marines into Thailand at dawn today in a 5,000-troop buildup of United States military strength there aimed at preventing the Communists from swallowing up neighboring Laos. Shortly after Kennedy acted, with the statement that the Red "threat to Thailand is of grave concern to the United States," Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev sent word that Russia agrees on the necessity for a cease-fire and a peaceful political settlement in Laos. Afternoon Session The United States-Soviet accord was reached at an after- noon meeting between Secretary of State Dean Rusk and So- viet Ambassador Anatoly F. ' BANGKOK (P) - At Thailand's request, 1,800 United States 'Ma- rines come ashore tomorrow for the buildup of a Southeast Asia combat force in this key pro- Western nation. In the vanguard, were Marine and Air Force jet attack planesI sent from bases in the Philippines. From neighboring Communist- Voice Reveals New Desire To Join SDS Voice political party voted last night to express "its intention and desire to affiliate with Students for a Democratic Society . . . on the basis of the brochure "What is SDS", our knowledge of the ac- tivities of Bob Ross and Sharon Jeffrey who are officers of SDS, and on the experience we have had in working with the national office, of SDS." Voice expressed its desire to be- come part of the national arena of liberal student activity in order to 'more effectively achieve its goals of an open and democratic society. The membership voted to post- pone choosing an explicit category of membership "until clearer Con- stitutional definition of these categories" is made. The choice is expected in Fall of 1962, accord- ing to the motion. "Voice's interests will definitely be represented at this summer's SDS convention where a new Con- stitution will be drafted defining the membership classifications as well as general aims and purposes of SDS," John M. Roberts, '64,. vice-chairman of Voice said. infested Laos, Royal troops mean- while continued fleeing across the Thai border before a Red sweep. Starting Pull-Back But even before the announce- ment of the impending landing of Marines - as requested by Pre- mier Sarit Thanarat - there were signs that Communist rebels in northwest Laos were starting a pull-back from Thailand's border. And abroad, the big powers car- ried on top level diplomatic con- tacts over the turn of events. In Washington, the United States and Russia announced agreement on a necessity for an effective cease-fire in Laos. Diplomats Meet The agreement came at a meet- ing of Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Ambassador Ana- toly Dobrynin. They did not say whether the Laotian Red forces would return to the old cease-fire line in effect before the Red ad- vance into northwest Laos. The Marine units waited just off Thailand's shore aboard ships of the United States 7th fleet. They are expected to begin land- ing by helicopter at Thailand's naval base of Sataheep at dawn.' Washington announcements said a defense force ofuabout 5,000 men will be built up, including tactical air forces, and 1,000 Army men already here for SEATO ma- neuvers. The premier announced the coming of the Americans in a na- tionwide broadcast after a flight to the southern city of Chachepng- sao near the naval base. He said the action was taken under a March 6 pledge by Secre- tary of State Rusk to protect the national integrity of Thailand. Rusk made the pledge under a 1954 treaty with Thailand. Dobrynin. This led some United States strategists to believe that the heart of the Laos crisis is on the way to solution, that the big powers wlil not be drawn more directly into the conflict, and that Ameri- can troops will be able to leave Thailand eventually without en- tering Laos or firing a shot. But some potentially trouble- some gaps in the United States- Soviet accord remained. Nationwide Rule Both sides were unclear as to whether a cease-fire, allowing the rival Laotian factors to negotiate for a nationwide government, meant withdrawal of Red rebel forces to the lines they held before starting on their northwest Laos offensive last week. The United States had sought a withdrawal. Dobrynin said after a 35-minute meeting with Rusk that "it is nec- essary to put into effect" last last June's K e n n e d y-Khrush- chev agreement in Vienna on the importance of a cease-fire and forming a neutral independent Laos government. State Depart- ment press officer Lincoln White said "both sides emphasized the necessity for the maintenance of a cease-fire." Washington optimism stemmed too from reports that the Reds have ceased fighting in Laos and that the feuding chiefs at last are on their way to the negotiating table. These developments highlighted a day of feverish activity starting with a special early morning Ken- nedy briefing of congressional leaders of both parties. Kennedy outlined his orders in a White House statement issued at noon as Marines from the United States 7th Fleet stood by outside Bangkok and Premier Sarit Than- arat announced his country has invited American forces to land because of the Red threat. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara said the 1,000-man ar- my battle group now in Thailand, a United States ally, will be aug- mented by three units under com- mand of Gen. Paul D. Harkins, top United States military adviser in South Viet Nam. Nominations Confirmed, In Primaries WASHINGTON (I)-Democrat- ic Gov. J. Millard Tawes headed for renomination in Maryland last night, while Republicans bearing the Eisenhower stamp of approv- al marched off to long leads in races for gubernatorial nomina- tions in Nebraska and Pennsyl- vania. Former Philadelphia M a y o r Richardson Dilworth was well ahead in his bid for another try as Democratic candidate for gov- ernor of Pennsylvania. He lost by 86.000 votes in the 1950 election. Rep. William W. Scranton was the front-runner for the Republi- can nomination there. Scranton was backed by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Governor Barred Gov.,David Lawrence, a Demo- crat, is barred by state law from seeking reelection. In Nebraska, Eisenhower's in- terior secretary, Fred Seaton, held a top-heavy lead over two other Republicans in the race for the GOP spot on the November elec- tion ballot. Gov. Frank Morrison, only Dem- ocrat to win a state-wide office there in 1960, was leading two riv- als in his bid for renomination. Former Rep. Frank Small Jr. was well out in front for the Re- publican nomination for governor of Maryland. Lee Trails Rep. Daniel B. Brewster led state assembly delegate Blair Lee in the scrap for the Democratic United States Senate nomination. On the Republican side, Edward T. Miller, another former con- gressman, led James P. Gleason in the Senate race. The Senate seat is being vacat- ed by Sen. John Marshall Butler, a conservative Republican who is retiring. 'UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY': Potter Presents Views On Expansion of NSA By PHILIP SUTIN The United States National Student Association has expanded its viewpoint in the last four years and has international obligations to continue to do so, Paul Potter, NSA national affairs vice-president, said yesterday. The association was founded on principles of academic freedom and university autonomy, Potter said. Today these principles are broadly defined and following them more issues are being considered today, he continued. Realize Role "It is important that American students realize the role plays in international affairs and that the organization must a coherent policy and act NSA have cour- SINGS WAY TO VICTORY: Lambda Chi Regains IFC Championship .l. II Lambda Chi Alpha, defending champion of Inter-Fraternity Council Sing, won the trophy ageously," he declared. He pointed out that NSA can do projects that the government cannot. This is especially true in South America, Potter said, where American students can make con- tacts with students suspicious of the American government. Potter said that NSA was hold- ing the International Student Conference, the non-Communist dominated international student INTERPRETING THE NEWS: U.S. To Take Action In Defense of Viet Nam By J. M. ROBERTS Associated Press News Analyst The Kennedy administration has now moved from a military advisory to a combat footing in one area of Southeast Asia. The lesson that Communist guerrilla warfare cannot be met by sidestepping, either politically or militarily, is being driven home. An obvious question is whether the straightforward defense posture es- again last night in Hill Auditor- federation, together. It stands be- ium. tween an Afro-Asian Latin Ameri- Lambda Chi sang a medley of can bloc and a West Eurooean bloc songs from the "Student Prince" of student unions he said. which included "Gaudiamus Iga- "The Afro-AsianLatin American tur," in English and Latin, and " bloc is militant and interested in "I'll Walk With God." non-colonialism and dictatorship. The first place trophy for the It defines a broad interpretation best supporting sorority went to of the 'student as a student' clause Alpha Phi who supported the of the ISC charter," Potter ex- Lambda Chi's both this year and plained. last. "On the other hand the West The second place trophy went European bloc narrowly interprets to Sigma Alpha Mu who sang "A this clause and has little concern Medley of Jewish Folk Songs" and for philosophical questions," he third place to Trigon who sang a continued. Negro spiritual "Go Where I Send As a result of tensions between tablished in Ihailand is now to be extended to South Viet Nam. In Thailand the hope is that un- yielding resistance will produce a Communist backaway, as it did in regard to the Berlin dispute last fall. In South Viet Nam a shift from a military advisory posture would almost certainly project American forces into combat at once. 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