MIGRANT WORKERS A PRESSING PROBLEM See Editorial Page cl, r Sir4b .ait60p MILD, CLOUDY High--77 Lowe-58 Thunderstorms this afternoon Seventy-Two Years of Editorial Freedom VOL. LXXIII, No. 164 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1963 SEVEN CENTS SIX PAGES IFC Committee Submits Unstructured Rush Plan 04 Interfraternity Council's rush subcommittee last night submit- ted its final recommendations for a totally unstructured rush, IFC administrative vice-p r e s i d e n t Richard A. Belger, '65BAd, chair- man of the subcommittee, an- nounced. The proposals will be referred to tonight's Fraternity Presidents Assembly meeting, where a two- thirds majority is required to pass the bylaw changes. Each item in the subcommittee report will be considered individually. The basic proposals include abolishing visit requirements and bidding restrictions. The commit- tee also suggested that women be allowed at rush functions, and that the restriction against depledging pledges without a 2.0 average for two consecutive semesters be drop- ped. Crawford Exp lains Plans For Teaching Improvement R By ANDREW ORLIN Michigan State University's "Project X" has been set up to improve the standard of education and meet the problem of student population explosion, Prof. Jahn Crawford, a project member, said yesterday. "Actually 'Project X' is a misnomer. The project's real name is 'Educational Development Program'," he -explained. In order to meet DEAN4 WILLARD C. OLSON . teachers' certificate Olson Cites Requirement By DEBORAH BEATTIE The general education require- ment has been made uniform for all University students seeking a teachers' certificate, regardless o the school or college in which they are enrolled. The certification program legis- lation, passed by the education school faculty at their last meet- ing, implements the requirement for general education included in the'proposed teacher certification code, which is currently awaiting approval by the State Board of Education, Dean Willard C. Olson of the education school explained The new certification require- ment divides the 40 hours of gen- eral education courses called fo in the proposed code into three major areas, plus English 12 and 124.. Elections At least eight hours are to be elected in each area and not mor than eight hours taken to satisfS a major or minor requiremen may be applied to general educa- tion requirements. The first area includes lan- guages and literatures, history o art, art and design, applied music music literature and theory, phil- osophy, Great Books, classica archeology, journalism and speech Astronomy, chemistry, physics bacteriology, conservation, botany geology, mathematics, mineralogy physiology, zoology and certain courses in psychology compris the second area. Third Area The third area consists of an thropology, economics, geography history, political science and cer tain courses in psychology an sociology. The legislation will not change the present graduation require ments in the literary college of the education school, since stu dents who fulfill the literary col lege distribution requirements o the education school group re quirements will meet the genera education requirements as well. Some curricular changes will be needed in the music school an the architecture and design school "These adjustments have alread3 been worked out by the variou departments," P r o f. Max G Wingo, acting chairman of th education school's undergraduate -the double-pronged problem, ex- periments are being made to com- bine courses and improve their content at MSU, Prof. Crawford said. Some Controversy There has been some contro- versy concerning these methods at MSU. Prof. Bernard Duffey listed the project as one of the main reasons why he left MSU to teach at Duke University. Prof. Crawford noted that oppo- sition came from. persons afraid of new surroundings and profes- sors who feared they would not be at their best before large classes and television cameras. "In 1954, 194,000 babies were born in Michigan, and that crowd will present itself as the fresh- man class of 1972," Prof. Craw- ford said. To meet the future onrush of students, various plans are being explored. Closed-circuit television and independent study are two main concepts being examined, he commented. Closed-Circuit TV The possibilities of closed-circuit television and large lectures are obvious, Prof. Crawford noted. Independent study linked with opportunities to attend any uni- versity course might greatly re- r lieve over-crowded conditions. r "Students will attend courses that a they believe they need; and when they think they are ready, they Swill take subject examinations," Prof. Crawford said. "Another idea which is now un- der consideration is team teach- - ing." Professors who are experts in t one particular field would teach n only that facet of a course. After n two or three weeks another pro- g fessor would come in to teach the f course's next part. "We owe it as a responsibility to the people of Michigan to look - into all new concepts." 3 tudy Group 3e To Consider e y Fair Housing t - By WILLIAM BENOIT The City Council committee on f housing legislation will send a re- port on the Ann Arbor fair hous- ing ordinance in time for the 1 workshop meeting of May 27. The report will deal with sug- gestions and complaints concern- ing the ordinance, Fourth Ward ' Republican Councilman Wendell Hulcher 'said yesterday. University P r e si d e n t Harlan Hatcher's report on fair housing will be one of the considerations - of the committee in drawing up , its report. but it will be no more important than many others, d Hulcher noted. Meet Again Hulcher, the council's represent- ative to the Human Relations r Commission which recommended - the fair housing ordinance, said - the committee will meet once more r before compiling the report. President Hatcher's report will - be just one subject of discussion at the forthcoming meeting, Hul- e cher said. n The report urges many reforms d in the fair housing ordinance as . passed by council on first reading y March 11, including extended cov- erage to real estate brokers. Berla Chosen In other city political action, e Ann Arbor Democrats heli elec- "It is the feeling of both my- self and the leaders of national fraternities that local IFC's can legislate themselves out of busi- ness with complicated and burden- some rush regulations," John Feldkamp, Office of Student Af- fairs advisor for fraternities, ex- plained. "The responsibility for a strong rush program rests with each in-i dividual chapter. At the present time nearly one-quarter of the chapters at the University face membership deficiencies. These de- ficiencies cannot be remedied un- der the present rush system," he continued.; But Belger emphasized that "there are mixed emotions on many areas of the proposed changes." These controversies will be aired tonight. Major Proposal The major change proposed is the elimination of visit require- ments, which involved abolishing both the districting system and the requirementtouvisit a mini- mum number of houses. Belger explained the rationale behind these changes. "The new rush system has failed. The small weak houses have seen an even smaller percentage of rushees than before. The depledging rate is up. The number of rushees has con- tinued to decline. "If a man rushes fewer houses -if we drop the visitation require- melts-the strong houses will give the weak houses less competition simply because the rushee will be less likely to have seen the strong houses. Subordinate Obligation "We are thus subordinating our obligation to give the rushee as good a cross-section of the sys- tem as possible to the greater ob- ligation to encourage the develop- ment of a system embracing no so- called weak houses," he added. Other arguments against dis- tricting include the unfair ad- vantage it affords some houses due to their geographical location and the clerical problems it pre- sents to IFC. Abolishing bidding restrictions also gives "the advantage to the smaller house ,which will be able to bid judiciously before the larger houses," Belger said. 'Sooner' Principle "The principle that 'the sooner one bids the better' is time tested," Feldcamp noted. "A man will not, however, be forced into prematurely accepting a bid as the pledgedregistration card-the official pledging device -will not be availablemuntil the last day of rush," Belger noted. Allowing women to attend rush functions "is another attempt to do away with the artificial at- mosphere presently surrounding rush. This makes possible date- type parties in the rushing sche- dule. The idea is very common on other campuses and seems to have met with widespread ap- proval," Belger said. Fall Rush The subcommittee also recom- mended that rush next fall be moved up to September 7 so as not to interfere with five week exams. Rush sign-up willbegin on the first day of classes, which will be the first time affiliates and -rushees may not have contact if the recommendations are accepted. Deletion of the requirement that pledge activities judicial cases must be referred to IFC by the OSA was recommended to give IFC "considerably more freedom in handling such cases." ''To Delay Elimiation Of 'U' High By ROBERT GRODY The education school has post- poned the "phasing out" of Uni- versity High School until suffi- cient funds are available for building another public high school for Ann Arbor. In a recent speech, Dean Wil- lard C. Olson of the education school said: "In the event of un- favorable action on the bonding proposal, the present'intent is to maintain ,the plan for future im- plementation." But Olson said yesterday that "no plan to close University High will be put into effect until a satisfactory replacement can be secured."' Impossible The defeat of the bond issue and a proposed millage increase Tuesday made it impossible for the Ann Arbor School Board to construct a proposed high school, despite the fact that the University had donated a tract of land in the North Campus area to the city for that specific purpose. It was speculated that the edu- cation school might go ahead with plans to close University High and distribute the 150 students to other schools in the area, despite the defeat of the bond issue, but overcrowded conditions at Ann Arbor High made this proposal impossible. University High, a private high school, enrolls students not only from Ann Arbor but also from neighboring rural districts. Clos- ing of the school would mean that these rural students would have to return to local high schools whose academic facilities are far less ex- tensive than University High, Ol- son said. Laboratory The education school uses Uni- versity High as a laboratory for numerous research experiments and would have continued its re- search program in the new school, had the bond issue passed. The announcement several weeks ago of the education school's plan to "phase out" the school caused University High students to form an S.O.S. (Save Our School) com- mittee to agitate against the de- cision. The school's Parent-Teach- er Organization also took action by calling meetings and writing letters to key officials. A group of representatives of the student council is meeting to- day with Gov. George Romney at his five-minute Thursday morning "citizen sessions" to appeal the University's decision to try to close University High as soon as the available funds to build a new school are obtained. OSA Searches For Director Despite a 10-month search, the University is still looking for a director of housing, Vice-President for Student Affairs James A. Lewis announced yesterday. Although there is no deadline for such an appointment, the hope is to obtain a director by fall so that he can begin to coordinate problems such as coeducational housing and the Pilot Project in Greene, Hinsdale and Little Houses. The housing directorship was set up last summer during the restructuring of the Office of Stu- dent Affairs. Lewis and his assis- tants are temporarily supervising student housing unti the new director is found. Two Experts View Clash il For Rights Thomas, Lamb Cite Possible Future Acts By DAVID BLOCK "The Kennedy administration will actively intervene in the cur- rent Birmingham racial demon- strations only as a last resort," Prof. Norman C. Thomas of the political science department pre- dicted last night. "By acting as an informal me-g diator between the Birmingham{ city officials and the leaders of the Negro community, the federal government will strive to peace- ably obtain a mutually acceptable settlement," he added. In reference to the conviction of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., by an Alabama court for parading without a permit, Prof. Karl A. Lamb of the political science de- partment said, "the federal gov- ernment will attempt to prove that this particular application of the statute is in violation of civil rights legislation and thus negate the southern court's conviction." Racial Demonstration "It is obvious that King was' arrested not because he was lead- ing any ordinary parade but be- cause he was taking part in a racial demonstration," Prof. Lamb added. Prof. Thomas commented that the administration would probably refrain from taking legal action" and would instead merely appeal to state officials for the release of King. "Birmingham is a real testing ground for the integrationist, movement. If th4 integrationists' tactics fail, the fight for racial equality in the South will be long and bitter. However, the rights of the Negro must be and will be ultimately secured," Prof. Lamb said. More Militant In contrast, Prof. Thomas com- mented that a defeat in Birming- ham would not greatly deter thes anti-segregation movement. Two University foreign students indicated that there is unusual' overseas reaction to the Birming- ham situation. "In my country people are more confused by these' demonstrations than they are angry with the United States. They cannot understand how a country can firmly support a con- stitution that stresses equality among men and then act to the contrary," Fernando Valencia, '65E, from Colombia, said. "Iranians are disillusioned by the racial problems in the United States, but its prestige in my coun- try has not been notably lessened by these demonstrations," Iranian student, Mehdi Sarram, '65E, add- ed. "Although these racial antagon- isms are incongruous with the Constitution, my countrymen real- ize that these acts are only per- formed by a minority of the popu- lation," Sarram said. 4> Report Cites Policies Of Dealing with Bias By BURTON MICHAELS The University is unique in its handling of affiliate dis- 3 crimination problems, a survey by Office of Student Affairs Advisor to Fraternities John Feldkamp, submitted to Vice-r 'President for Student Affairs James A. Lewis, indicates. Cornell University most nearly resembles the University in dealing with bias. Its counterpart to Student Government Council set a September 30, 1963 deadline for the elimination of discrimination. Cornell's student government council established a com- mission of seven students, two administrators and three non- voting faculty members to withdraw recognition from discrim- inatory houses or grant them a two-year extension if they are trying to rid themselves of bias. Cornell's interfraternity5 council also requires membership statements from its chapters. Student-Faculty Groups The University of Wisconsin and Iowa State University likewise> have delegated authority on dis- crimination to student-faculty groups. Whereas Iowa StateY threatens withdrawal of recogni- tion, Wisconsin states only that lack of local autonomy in mem- bership selection is "offensive."; : Iowa State specifies a deadline , of September, 1964, and a restric- tion against discriminatory rituals as well as clauses, although it con- siders "fraternities inclusive on< the basis of a particular religious faith" non-discriminatory.^ Interfraternity councils at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois control bias J Sproblems. The Illinois council is JOHN FELDKAMP ... pr . .. fraternity bias seeking elimination of all racialf clauses by the fall of 1965, while Northwestern's council will exclude houses which are still discriminating after November 1 1963, the survey says. Like Our OSA The University of California, Ohio State University andf Stanford University put the problem under the control of their parallels to the University's Office of Student Affairs, the report notes. Berkeley set a September 1, 1964, deadline on obtaining local autonomy in membership selection. "Statements requiring a belief in God or in general moral principles of a faith are' not considered" discriminatory. Ohio State requires discriminating groups to report to deans regarding progress toward eliminating discrimination. The University has delegated control of affiliate bias prob-: lems from the Regents to SGC, which has established a Com mittee on Membership to study cases of discrimination. OSA REORGANIZATION: SGC Asks Postponement Of Approval for Bylaw By LOUISE LIND At its regular session last night, Student Government Council adopted a statement formulated by Acting Daily Editor Ronald Wil- ton, '64, asking the Regents to postpone adoption of a bylaw legitimiz- ing the reorganization of the Office of Student Affairs until "after the bylaw has been publicly released." Wilton's recommendation, with Council's amendments, will be sent to the Regents and Vice-President for Student Affairs James A. Lewis Sprior to the May 17 Regents meet- ing. The statement makes explicit the philosophy that "al policy de- cisions of the University should be open to public discussion before Ffl -3 I,7 l.adoption. Judge Sets Jail Terms Of Negroes Integrationists Issue Conflicting Versions Of Protest Future By The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM - Conflicting statements by leaders of the Bir- mingham anti-segregation protest demonstrations clouded the status of a one-day truce negotiated Yes- terday between Negro leaders and an anonymous group of Birming- ham businessmen. The truce postponing demon- strations was effected early yes- terday, but was then considered cancelled when two integrationist leaders-the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy were jailed for parad- ing without a license April 19. Negro leaders called the jailing "breaking faith" on the truce. The Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker declared that the integrationists would take "whatever steps are necessary." Deny Charge However, when King and Aber- nathy posted $2500 bond each and were released from jail, they said that the demonstrations would not be resumed and denied that their jailing was a breach of faith. "I stand on what we said yesterday," integrationist leader the Rev. Ralph Shuttlesworth de- clared. Meanwhile, President John F. Kennedy said that he was watch- ing the "ugly " Birmingham situ- ation closely. Asst. Atty. General Burke Marshall, in charge of the justice department's civil rights division, reportedly is the med- iator between the integrationists and the Birmingham businessmen. The President said the justice department has been "watiching the present controversy to detect any violation of the federal civil rights or other statutes." Peaceful Settlement - But, he continued, there have been no federal violations, and so "our efforts have been focused on getting both sides together to settle (the problem) in a peaceful fashion." Kennedy said Marshall "has made every possible effort to halt a spectacle which seriously dam- ages the reputation of both Bir- mingham and the country." "Today, as. the result of re- sponsible efforts on the part of both white and Negro leaders over the last 72 hours, the business community of Birmingham has responded' in a constructive and commendable fashion and pledged that substantial steps would begin to meet the justifiable needs of the Negro community," Kennedy said. . Suspension "Negro leaders have announced suspension of their demonstra- tions. When the newly elected mayor, who has indicated his de- sire to resolve these problems, takes office, "The city of Birming- ham will commit itself whole- heartedly to continuing progress in this area," he added. Before the news conference, it was reported that the President's advisers were considering at least six ways of intervening in the Birmingham crisis if it continued. Group Leaves YR Federation The Young Republican Club withdrew from the Midwest Fed- eration of College Young Repub- licans last night. According to the statement is- sued by the YRs, the "basic na- ture" of the federation "prevents cohesive and worthwhile activities from being carried out." Douglas Brook, '65, president of the YRs, explained that the move was based on the "extremely ques- tionable campaign activities" car- ried out by the 'Young Americans Birmingham Varied Reports Blur 'Truce' FORMATION FACES CONFLICTS: Professors Lecture on Malaysi KIXAI l a/ K-11 i/XA/ 41/C./ " By RASHEL LEVINE The formation of the Federa- tion of Malaysia on Aug. 31 faces many regional and international conflicts, Prof. L. A. Peter Gosling of the geography department said last night. Speaking in a dual lecture, Prof. Russel H. Fifield of the political science department spoke on the international repercussions of the federation, while Prof. Gosling outlined possible regional difficul- ties. Internationally, the new nation is threatened by intervention by the Philippines, Indonesia and the Communists, Prof. Fifield said. Dibs on Borneo counterparts against the forma- tion of the Federation of Malay- sia. Prof. Fifield said this block is counteracted by support of the British, Australians and New Zea- landers for the formation of the federation. The United States also supports the union. Prof. Fifield cited the implications to the United States. If Sukarno invades British Bor- neo, then England would invoke SEATO to take action. As a mem- ber of the organization, the Unit- ed States is only under commit- ment to fight if there is a Com- munist invasion; and "we will probably act only in an advisory portunity for the Communists to fight with the guerrillas. Regionally, the problems stem from a lack of unity among vari- ous groups, Prof. Gosling said. Basic Problems The basic regional problems are the variety of its many ethnic groups, realities of politics as re- lated to these groups and eco- nomic problems resulting from the unification of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo, Brunei and Sarawak into one nation. "The demographic magic of the head of the Federation of Malaya sold the idea of Malaysia in Ma- laya." The incorporation of the Chinese in Singapore would be off- The statement cites the promi- nent role students have played in the reorganization process to date, notably by sitting on the OSA Study Committee and helping to draw up its final report, the Reed Report, credited for prompting many of the newly-instituted changes in the OSA structure, In less formalized ways, stu- dents expressed their opinions about the report and the operation of the office under the new struc- ture. The SGC-approved statement commends students for participa- tign in this area where "they have acted maturely and responsi- bly." To continue this precedent and to seek to end the "deplorable" policy of secrecy which has thus far shielded the bylaw from the .. ': -