A GOVERNMENT SIIOULD GOVERN See- Editorial Page L Sirent uyirna Seventy-Two Years of Editorial Freedom 74Iaity MILD Hligh-43 Low-27 Sunny and warmer with steadily rising temperatures VOL. LXXIII, No. 125 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1963 SEVEN CENTS EIGHT PAGES Legislators Given Delta Resolution Calls For Both Houses To Support Proposal To Establish 'U' Branch By KENNETH WINTER A resolution backing the establishment of a University branch on the Delta College campus is now in the hands of the Legislature Introduced concurrently in both houses yesterday, the resolution, if passed, would "request the University and Delta to continue their plans of jointly operating a two-year community college and for the University to operate a degree-granting program as a branch on the 'Delta campus." it Hatcher Lauds 0 HuSing rdinance Idea For Fair ^. It also suggests that the two the Legislature in designing a STANLEY THAYER ...Delta proposal DEGREE BILL: Allen Seeks Viewpoint s' By GERALD STORCH More than 800 University stu- dents today will receive question- naires designed to provide Rep. Lester J. Allen (R-Ithaca) with campus opinion on hisaproposal to charge college graduates $1200 to $1500 to be channeled into a special capital outl'ay fund. Noting Allen's request for such commentary, Graduate Student Council decided to send out a four- question survey in order to take advantage of the "unique oppor- tunity for communication 'etween the students of thisUniversity and the state Legislature." Student Government Council, whose executive board tentatively approved the idea Monday, is co- sponsoring the survey. Assessed for Degree Both in-state and out-of-state students graduating with a bache- lor's'or master's degree would be assessed $1200, doctoral degree students $1500. These, students, who would be required to sign promissory notes before receiving a diploma, would have to pay within 12 years after graduation, at four per cent in- terest. There is an exemption for mar- ried women showing economic hardship, and payment would be delayed if the graduate were in the armed forces or completing his education. In Committee Allen's bill is now in the House Committee on State Affairs. The GSC-SGC survey asks four questions: 1) Would you have enrolled at a state-supported university in Michigan if such a promissory note was required; 2) Would payment of such a fee limit future donations you might consider giving to tne Uni- versity; 3) Is it discriminatory to ex- empt married females who dem- onstrate financial need; 4) Is it fair to tax those indi- viduals who do not seek a college education to provide funds for operating expenses and capital outlay programs at state-sup- ported universities in Michigan? Since the legislative deadline for reporting out bills is Wednes- day, the questionnaires have to be in by Monday in order to be relayed in time to Allen. He in- troduced a similar measure last year, but it died in committee. WCBN Board ia 1 t£IQ Ibtik institutions "work in harmony with feasible operating budget" for the new branch. The introduction of the resolution follows the circula- tion of the complete University- branch plan, approved by the Re- gents two weeks ago, among state lawmakers.' Major Step Approval of the resolution would be a major step toward implemen- tation of the branch proposal, since no formal (enabling) legis- lation is required for establish- ment of a branch by an existing university. However, University and Delta officials have declared that. they would not set up the branch with- out a vote of support from Lan- sing. Thayer Sponsors The resolution was introduced( in the Senate by Senators Stanley G. Thayer (R-Ann Arbor) and. William Leppien (R-Saginaw) and referred to the Senate Business Committee. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by William Boos (D-Saginaw) and Carl Little (R-Saginaw), and is now in the House Committee on Rules and Resolutions. It joins an alternate proposal, the "piggy-back" plan, which would set up an independent state college in the area, in seeking legislative approval. This bill 3s now in the House Committee on Ways and Means and has strong support in there. A leading House supporter of the University-branch resolution said last night that its sponsors are having trouble getting repre-1 sentatives tosign (and thereby! endorse) the resolution. The num-! ber of signatures on a controver- sial resolution is generally con- sidered to be indicative of its chances for success when it comes up for a vote. Academicians See Discontent Over Relations Discontent is growing among Delta College faculty members over faculty, a4ministration rela- tions, two Delta faculty members reported yesterday. Donald Woodworth, a Delta in- structor, said that the faculty is working for improved communica- tions and academic due process with regard to appointments and tenure. The present policy toward in-4 structors is that they are on "a trial basis and the college can re- new or not renew a contract with no reasons given," Delta President Samuel D. Marble commented last night. Woodworth charges that this policy is contrary to due academic process. Woodworth is one of two in- structors who did not receive a new contract to sign. No reasons were given but the decision is be- ing negotiated and reconsidered, he added. A e r Alter Plan For Class fSelection By DAVID MARCUS All undergraduates w 11 be allowed to pre-classify for courses next fall, Ronald L. Keller, ad- ministrative assistant in the Of- fice of Registration and Records, said yesterday. The system, originally limited to students taking courses in the literary college in its initial trial last semester, will be extended to undergraduates in the architec- ture college, the education school, the business school, the nursing school, the music school, the pharmacy college, the natural re- sources school and the engineer- ing college. Pre-classification allows stu- dents to select their courses and sections for the coming semester, - permitting them to avoid having to enroll in specific classes at registration. Abolish Class Cards In addition to extending the pre-classification program, class cards have been abolished, Keller said. Students pre-classifying will only have to fill out two forms, an elections card and a schedule form, Keller said. The Office of Registration and Records will then supply depart- ments with lists of students in every class and the number of open spaces, in that class. Change Courses In or4er to smooth out the pre- classification s y s t e m, students with "academically valid reasons" will be allowed to change courses at registration if they have the permission of their counselor. This will remove some of the burden from individual depart- ments which, this semester, han- dled all changes in the schedules of pre-classified students, Keller said. The office is still undecided about whether students who wish to switch from one section of a course ,to another section of that same course will be handled by the departments or at registration, he added. Issue 'Time Permits' To help minimize such switches, the Office of Student Affairs will be issuing "time permits." Given out by Director of Stu- dent Organizations John Bingley, the'y will specify hours students must have free in order to work or to participate in activities, in much the same way that early registration passes allowed stu- dents to arrange schedules to suit their particular needs, Keller said. Students will see their coun- selors, select courses in the pre- vious semester and pay fees on a deferred basis. He described the present pro- gram as "phasing into". such an operation. Pre-classification will begin next Monday in the literary col-I lege and the other units will begin at their convenience, Keller said.; I AM MEETING with you to- day because there appears to be some need for clarification of the University's attitude on the matter of fair housing, and because of the misrepresenta- tion of my own position. We need to get things back on the right track. Let me first emphasize my own personal belief and convic- tion. I wish to state as clearly as I can that I am now and al- ways have been opposed to dis- crimination in any form. Speaking as an individual, an educator and a citizen of Ann Arbor, I endorse the concept of fair housing legislation. There has been a constant improve- ment in this community in pro- visions for housing for all. In the event that there can be further progress toward this goal by enactment of fair hous- ing legislation, I personally would encourage such action. * * * WE NEED and will get fair housing legislation. It must be accompanied by warm human understanding and grow out of community good will. I hope Ann Arbor will be a model in both. This community is known with affection in all parts of the world and among all races and nations which I have visited. Often the happi- ness was' engendered and fos- tered by a fine citizen of this community who took a personal - interest in a student from an- other land, a different race, but a common spirit. We have a feeling of humiliation and hurt when an adverse incident oc- curs. Fortunately they are few. We would like to hasten the day when they disappear-every- where in the world. As for the University, I have stated many times and on every possible occasion that our posi- tion is forthright. The Regents Bylaw states that the Univer- sity shall not discriminate against any person because of race, color, 'religion, creed, na- tional origin or ancestry-in its own facilities. * * * THE BYLAW also states that. the University shall work for the elimination of discrimina,- tion from non-University sourc- es which affect our students or staff. We have done so and will continue these efforts. With respect to this matter, the University-and I as its president-fully endorse the concept of fair housing legisla- tion and have so informed the Mayor and City Council.. Furthermore, I would encour- age the president of Student Government Council, members of the Student Human Rela- tions Board, and faculty and staff members as individuals, to express their views on the subject. * * * THERE ARE approximately 2000 faculty members and near- ly 8000 staff members, research personnel and other University employes. If you count other members of University families, Text of President 's Speech HARLAN HATCHER ... fair housing the number may reach 15,000 or 20,000. These persons are spread through the city and are among its leading citizens. Many of them are active in positions of civic affairs. They have a re- sponsibility as Ann Arbor citi- zens to sponsor and work for any legislation they think will help our community. It is preferable that social progress be made through indi- vidual actions of faculty, em- ployes and students, rather than through the dictation of a dominant institution in any community. r **-- REGENTAL CAMPAIGN: Ann Arbor ' n rbrPresident Reiterates 'U' Position to Creal Proposes To Provide Testimony If 'U' Personnel 'Clearly Involved' By MARJORIE BRAHMS In a letter to Ann Arbor Mayor Cecil O. Creal and the City Coun- cil, University President Harlan Hatcher said yesterday that the University "does not wish to dictate legislation or tell the 'city how to conduct its affairs, but it heartily favors a fair housing ordinance." He said that the letter states "the position of the University." The President also said that a representative of the University would testify at future hearings on specific questions concerning the ordinance where it is clear that substantial numbers of Univer- sity personnel would be involved. President Hatcher revealed the Cudlip, White Support Proposed Constitution' By GAIL EVANS The fact that the incumbent Regents are opposed to the new state constitution propt..ued the two Republican candidates into the Regen- tal campaign. Both William E. Cudlip of Grosse Pointe and Ink White of St. Johns stressed their support of the new constitution and especially its education article yesterday. The eight-man state board of education provided for in the new constitution would be an important "tool to help solve the Unit Approves Anti-Bias Move LANSING-Gov. George Rom- ney's proposal to fight discrimina- tion in housing began a difficult course through the Legislature yesterday after approval by the Senate State Affairs Committee. The bill, sponsored by Sen. John W. Fitzgerald ; (R-Grand Ledge), which Romney labeled as one of his key proposals, emerged after the Michigan Real Estate Asso- ciation failed to revise it. It would prohibit a real estate agent from "suggesting, , recom- mending or otherwise encourag- ing discrimination" by a seller against a prospective buyer. "growing educational needs of the state," White said. Coordinate Education The proposed elective board and appointive superintendent of pub- lic instruction would help coordi- nate higher education throughout the state and act as a liaison be- tween the various universities, col- leges and the Legislature, both candidates indicated. White commented that being a Regent involves more than a re- sponsibility to the University; it entails a responsibility to the en- tire state to provide higher educa- tion for all students who can qual- ify. The University plays another role in the state. It must cooperate with industry and the state to form an industrial complex in the area, Cudlip noted. More industry and new fiscal flexibility, offered under the new constitution, will aid in making the state financial- ly stable. Support Needs White and Cudlip indicated that although Gov. George Romney was not able to extend the ade- quate appropriations to the Uni- versity this year, he will support the University's educational needs as soon as the. state is fiscally sound. The University should maintain Fraternity Cancels Bid By MICHAEL ZWEIG IThe Syracuse University chap- ter of Lambda Chi Alpha frater- nity recently withdrew a bid ex- tended by Sy Oskeroff after the chapter learned that Oskeroff was Jewish. Chapter President David Ben- jamin explained yesterday that the action was taken after dis- cussion with Oskeroff, "because he could not be expected to go through the initiation ritual with- out being a hypocrite to his reli- gion." Parts of the Lambda Chi ritual i n v o l v e "professing Christian ideals," Benjamin said, but he would not explain the ritual more fully. "The ritual and everything about it is secret," he said. Oskeroff Explains Oskeroff explained that he was not told to leave, "but they left it up to me after telling me I'd be a hypocrite. They did not tell me what parts of the ritual were involved." .F nally, the bid was withdrawn, le said. Interfraternity Council Presi- dent John Meyerholz, '03BAd, a member of the University chapter. of Lambda Chi, stated that there is "nothing in the national con- stitution or in the ritual" which bars any person or "which goes against any belief." He suggested that the Syracuse chapter might have used the ritual as an excuse" to drop the pledge for other rea- sons of personality. Bias Substitute IFC advisor John Feldkamp,; however, indicated that "ritual s could be used as a substitute for a bias clause," but that he could not comment on the Syracuse ac- tion without further information. "This is a question which has not been studied in detail and has never been resolved by the Stu- dent Government Council Com- mittee on Membership," he noted.! Oskeroff said that at no time during rush was any mention made of religion or the religious' quality of the initiation.! Benjamin said that Lambda Chi ' "was founded on Christian basis and has traditionally been a Chris- tian fraternity. No Jewish person has ever been a member of the letter to members of the Human Relations Board yesterday at a meeting in which he clarified his and the University's position on fair housing legislation. Clear Attitude The letter states that "in order to make clear the attitude of the University and its president on the subject of fair housing legis- lation now being considered by the City Council .. ., I should like to say that I earnestly recommend and vigorously support fair hous- ing for this community-and all communities. I pray that it may be accomplished with good will and warm human understanding. "The University wished to work with the Ann Arbor community in all matters of mutual interest. It does not wish to dictate legis- lation or tell the city how to con- duct its affairs, but it heartily favors a fair housing ordinance, particularly because the Ann Ar- bor community is so closely linked with the University as the resi- dence of so many faculty and stu-- dents of every race. Mutual Concern "It is and has been a satisfac- tion to work with you, members of the Council and the community in all matters of mutual concern." Director of University Relations Michael Radock commented hat "this statement is not a departure from the President's previous point of view, but merely an attempt to clarify a misrepresentation of his own belief and the University's position." President Hatcher noted that the statement suports the concept of fair housing legislation; it is not in support of the legislation presently before City Council, as this is as yet not fully formulated. Shouldn't Dictate In his statement of Feb. 21, Hatcher said that "we do not be- lieve the University should at- tempt to dictate legislation to the city of Ann Arbor." He expressed "sympathy" with the efforts of the HRB to secure fair housing legis- lation and said the University pol- icy of non-interference in city matters did not reflect an attitude of non-concern. David Aroner, '63, chairman of the HRB, presented President Hatcher with the faculty petition recommending University support of fair housing legislation. President Hatcher noted that the faculty and students are more effective and important in in- fluencing legislation in this case than the "abstract University" could be.I In further delineating his per- sonal position, President Hatcher said that "I felt distressed when seemingly cast in the role of being antagonistic and not being con- cerned with the issues." He added that he felt he had been mis- represented as appearing un- interested in the legislation. GOP Leaders Urge Passage Top-ranking GOP leaders gath- ered in Ann Arbor last night at a Washtenaw County Republican's banquet to urge passage of Mich- igan's proposed new constitution. Mrs. Lenore Romney, principal speaker, gave the line party work- arc, wtill nrnhnahly taein fiehH,,cr board Votes To Endorse Merger, Plan By LOUISE LIND The Michigan Union Board of Directors ,met last night with members of the Michigan Union- Women's League Study Commit- tee and unanimously endorsed its preliminary recommendations that "the Michigan Union and the Women's League and their facili- ties become one organization." The Board agreed to accept Daily Editor Michael Olinick's, '63, motion that "the Michigan Union Board of Directors has re. viewed the preliminary recom- mendations of the Union-League Study Committee and strongly en- dorses their contents. "We find the concept of a single co-educational structure for stu- dent services and &ctivities a sound and desirable one. The Board recognizes the need for an implementation committee to de- termine the specifics of the pro- posed merger." Establish Committees The two-page preliminary rec- ommendation calls for a merging of the student activities wings of the Union and League and the establishment of an implement- tion committee to work out spe- cific details of a merger between governing boards of the groups. Referring to the recommenda- tion, Olinick . said, "I'd like to comment on this report, but there seems to be so little substance to comment on. I certainly endorse what there is here." Union sExecutive Vice-President and study committee member Jon Carlson, '63, noted that the study committee's "referring of any major decisions to an implement- ation committee is to procrastin- ate and to disregard its charge." Great Task He further commented that the work of deciding the specifics of any merger between the govern- ing bodies is "too great a task for an implementation committee to ni Associate Dean of the literary college' James A. Robertson and chairman of the committee re- ported that it was the feeling of his group that students should take a less active role in the man- agement of business operations but should be represented on a governing board charged with these duties. Olinick said he thought that putting students in a minority position on the board of directors would be unwise. He advocated, instead, their representation in at least an equal position with the adult members from the faculty, administration and alumni. Bruce Groom, '63, member of the Board and study committee returned,'"I don't think we want to reduce the student voice on the board, but I do think that there is a need for .a board with more of a day to day, week to week understanding of the pro- posed organization's financial structure. Outgoing Michigan Union Pres- ident Robert Finke, '63, comment- 'VIRGINIA WOOLF': Broadway Cast To Play Here "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" the controversial work of American playwright Edward Al- bee, who has been acclaimed by critics as the "Tennessee Williams of the 1960's," will be presented by a strong undergraduate as well the Broadway cast in Ann Arbor as graduate program. "I would not under the auspices of the TJniver- favor the elimination of the un- sity's Professional Theatre Pro- dergraduate school, although there gram. is a feeling in the state that this Robert C. Schnitzer, execut've might happen," White said., director of the PTP, commented that "it is quite a coup to bring the show here while it is still enjoying a very successful run on Broadway." Because the play is such a drain in t'he nntnrc +lifli' a fltwln OCmlI In answer to a question on the University's position on fair hous- ing, Cudlip said "anything pro- hibiting discrimination is good and wise." White also supports civil rights. i Delta Expansio~n :: X. X. Ox.m. R.