Evaluate Full-IYear Operati calendar changes in recent years. It has received a more specific directive, and less time to fulfill it, than the past groups. Committees in 1958 and 1959 explored the various possibilities for expanding operations but recommended that no major changes be made at the time. In the past few years and at an increasing rate, other universities have gone on some form of full year operation. Pittsburgh and the University's Dearborn branch pioneered in establishing the trimester schedule, in which the year is divided into three sections of equal importance. Year-around attendance is optional at Pittsburgh; stu- dents alternate semesters in the classroom with semesters of on-the- job training at Dearborn. Michigan State University-Oakland will this fall become the first college to go on a trimester with compulsory attendance all three terms. Modified full-year programs are also in existence at the University of California, Pennsylvania State University, and University of Penn- sylvania. Kalamazoo College will go on a full-year quarter schedule this fall. Several University administrators and faculty members were con- tacted to gain some insight into the types of problems the commission must answer in considering full-year operation here. Vice-President and Dean of Faculties Marvin Niehuss said he intended to wait for the recommendations of the commission before making any extensive statement. He said that he was not aware of any pressure from the legisla- ture to expand operations, but pointed out that every group which goes very deeply into the matter recognizes the' need for some sort of year-round program. He agreed that this would mean more work for the administration. Set for 1962 Niehuss also stated that if the commission does recommend an expanded program, it would be possible to take account of the recom- mendations in drawing up a budget for fall 1962, when Regent Power stated the University would probably begin full-year operation. A number of persons commented on the nature of the summer break and the changes which would be required to institute .a fully inte- grated program them. Regent Power said on March 2 that "the ideas of getting~ the summer off to work on, the crops is not applicable, anymore," but the problem was not so lightly dismissed by most. Family vacation pat- terns (reflected in industrial vacation schedules) ,and high school commencement dates all reinforce a "summer lag" in higher education. And the advisability of full-year operation is arguable on two grounds: financial and psychological., Funds Remain Assistant Dean of Men Ivan Parker is in charge of the University scholarships program. While voicing no opinion on the total question of a year-around calendar, he pointed out that endowment funds earn about the same amount of money regardless of a University's schedule. If more students were enroled in the course of a year, such en ment programs as the Regents Scholarships would have availabl money per capita. Two alternatives would be posed: either scholarships would be given, or they would no longer cover full t costs. Parker was optimistic regarding increased funds'for scholar He said that the new pressures generated by an expanded enrol might well prompt benefactors to step up their contributions. Press Finances If students were required to attend school continuously for years, Parker indicated, those from moderate income families a be pressed financially. By working in the summer a student may from one-fourth to one-third of his college expenses. Eliminati this,income might force him to fall back on a loan, particula there were fewer scholarships available. Parker pointed out thl many cases the extra money earned as a result of earlier gradui would more than justify the borrowing of funds for an educatio Prof. H. Elving, while granting the merit of seeking more cient use of University facilities, had doubts as to the implem tion of a full year program. He pointed out that the summer se presently draws only 11,000 persons, many of whom are not re University students. If a completely balanced program were introduced in the near future, Prof. Elving believes it wou necessary to require students to commit themselves to conti: See REPRESENTATIVES, Page 8 Seventy Years of Editorial Freedom Ap 43att CLOUDY, WARMER High-5 Low-35 Drizzle ending this morning Turning fair In afternoon. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1961 FIVE CENTS EIGHTP EDY RED THRE TE S R ED I I TERFERE CE I r F 1 7 c c c i j c c I t At a meeting sponsored by the Ann Arbor League of Women Voters last night, Ann Arbor voters asked questions of candidates in the coming municipal election. Most of the questions centered around rehabilitation of residential areas. In response to a question specifically concerning minbrity group housing, Mayor Cecil 0. Creal (R), said that he is aware that housing in certain areas is substandard but that residents of these areas have asked for nothing. Mrs. Dorothee Pealy, the Democratic mayorality candidate, said that, according to the chairman of the Neighborhood Rehabilitation " and Improvement Commission, not Ao m'uch has been done to alter pres- D avis ent conditions..a Working Well SenateHarry K. Remnant, Republican B ill' 1city council candidate from the firstward, an area considered to be in need of improvement, said H Xeh R ge that the Commission is doing a good job. "Any home that is safe to live in.. is fine." By GLORIA BOWLES Prof. Lynn W. Eley of the poli- Dr. James Davis, director of the cratic scndidadepr the first rd University's Interrntional Center seat, said that efforts must be returned from Washington yester- stepped up by the city council to day following consultation on the seek funds from either public or dua followionslatndonlthealprivate sources for voluntary re- Mutual Educational and Cultural habilitation. Exchange Act, now before the R Senate. ,enateResponding to a question con- n SenateFr-cerning open housing Prof. Eley Sponsored by the Foat r- said, "The Democrats have de- eign Relations Committee, whose cdared their support of Rule Nine chairman is Senator William Ful- andwe believe in applying that bright (D-Ark), the bill aims, at practice throughout the city of consolidating in one program all Ann .Arbor.", government activities in the sphere Remnant emphatically stated of international education that he is 'against Rule Nine. "I do The bill also gives the President not believe in a bill pushed increased power for initiation of a through against property rights. full range of programs in the field Other council candidates pres- of educational and cultural ex- ent were Mrs.Shata Ling.(D), and change. 'The total result, says William E. Bandemer (R), of the Davis, is "one act which enables Second Ward; John W. Conlin, Jr.; the President to reorganize the (D), andl Henry V. Aquinto, in- government side" of such pro- cumbent Republican of the Third grams. Ward; Richard L. Kennedy (D), Aid Schools of the Fourth Ward; Thomas S. One of the act's specific pro- Lough (D), and Bent F. Nielsen, incumbent Republican, of the Fifth posals would provide aid to uni- Ward. British Seek Cooperation On Ceasef ire Soviets May Reject U.S. Backed Plan LONDON A) - Britain sought Soviet cooperation yesterday in arranging a ceasefire in Laos. Britain's American-backed bid for a ceasefire in Laos looks like a final attempt to lay the basis for a peaceful solution. Therebare strong indications that a Soviet rejection of the plea would result in Western military support of Premier Boun Oum. The proposal would have Rus- sia and Britain appeal to the war- ring sides to cease fire. The In- dian - Canadian - Polish commis- sion, set up in the Indochinese war, would oversee the truce and prepare the way for an interna- tional conference to settle the kingdom's future. Prime Minister Harold, Mac- millan met with the British cab- inet in extraordinary session after President John F. Kennedy stat- ed the case on Laos in Washing- ton. The cabinet' was summoned, at midnight, only 10 hours before Macmillan was due to leave on a West Indies tour. Macmillan's ministers had be- fore them a transcript of Kenne- dy's remarks on Laos and other matters at his news conference. Informants said Macmillan planned to go ahead with his tour. President Declines. To C On Movements of Pacific } WASHINGTON (M-President John F. Kennedy war the Soviet Union last night against continuing the crisi Laos. In a statement at his news conference, the President if Russian-supported attacks do not stop, "those who sup a truly neutral Laos will haye to consider their response.' Kennedy never detailed exactly what that response we be. Rusk Leaves But as he spoke, Secretary of State Dean Rusk was paring to leave Washington at midnight for a conferenc the Southeast Treaty Organi- zation, (SEATO) in Bangkok, Thailand.IQCBacks Some foreign diplomats said that if the Russians rejected a British proposal for a cease-fire d T in the. Asian kingdom, Rusk would ~" d i u~ ask SEATO to honor a provision of its treaty and support Laos. By THOMAS HUNTER Despite questions from news- Inter-quadrangle Council vc men, Kennedy would not comment its unanimous support lastn on reports of United States Navy for a student-administration warships leaving ports in the Pa- ulty conference to examine p cific and heading toward the lems of the quadrangle system crisis-stricken area. The conference, proposedi Secretary of State Asks SEATO Actic -Daily-James warneka IFC LEADER$,-The Fraternity Presidents Assembly last night elected officers for the Interfraternity Council. (Left to right) Robert Peterson, president, Michael Landwirth, executive vice-president, and Mark Gladstein, administrative vice-president won the top posts and will begin their one year terms today. Peterson Elected IFC Chief versities for their foreign student population. Special funds would authorize funds for counseling, b orientation and English language training. It authorizes formatioi of ad- ditional commissions to administer provisions of the act. The new bill changes immigra- tion laws relating to foreign stu- dents, it liberalizes employment requirements, streamlines income tax and social security provisions, and provides more favorable con- ditions for visiting scholars. Changes Laws Besides its new proposals, the bill revises all old legislation in the field of cultural and educa- tional exchange, including the' Smith-Mundt Act and the Ful-' bright Bill. It would not be con- cerned with programs of technical assistance. SGC To Seat Eiaht Winners SENT TO SENATE: Representatives Pass, V oter Registration Bdill. LANSING (A) - Despite firm Democratic opposition, the House yesterday passed a, compulsory two-year voter registration law. It was routed to the Senate on a 56-45 vote, the bare minimum needed for passage. The vote was split along party lines with the exception of two Macomb county Democrats - Rep. William Romano of Warren and John T. Bowman of Roseville, who . By MICHAEL OLINICK The Fraternity Presidents As- sembly last night elected Robert Peterson, '62, of Chi Psi, Inter- fraternity Council president for. the coming year. The FPA also named Michael Landwirth, '62, of Zeta Beta Tau, to the position of IFC executive vice-president. Neither man was opposed for his office. Mark Gladstein,, '62, also of Zeta Beta Tau, won the adminis- trative vice-presidency over com- petitors Douglas Rasmussen, '62, of Phi Kappa Psi, and Dennis Hirota, '62, of Delta Upsilon. Pick Secretary The fraternities' legislative body chose Richard Rodgers, . '61, of Delta Kappa Epsilon, to be IFC secretary and gave the treasur- er's post to Rasmussen. All the candidates emphasized the problem of membership selec- tions and rush as the "primary issues" facing the fraternities here next year.I Peterson viewed "cooperation"' as the keynote in solving the dif- ficulties of discrimination in fra- ternities. He called for a realistic understanding of Student Gov- ernment Council's implementation of Regents by-law 2.14 condemn- 'ing racial and religious bias in any University affiliated organization. Not Forcing, "SGC is not trying to force us to pledge men we don't want just to prove we have no bias. The University and the Council want to insure that every house has the opportunity to pledge anyone it wants without regard to race, religion or national background." He urged that IFC take a "defi- nite" stand on the question of bias clauses and the Committee of Membership Selections set up by SGC. "We should show that we are willing to work actively with the national and local to remove whatever bias exists." Give Time The new IFC leader claimed that the Council "will give us time to work this problem out" without threatening to withdraw recogni- tion from a local if "we demon- strate we are sincere." Peterson labeled the role of the fraternity system in the campus community as an "essential" area of concern. He said the system "must begin to make its weight felt in proportion to the number of men it includes." U.s$*Coneurs On Resolution For UN Study UNITED NATIONS (P) - The United States voted yesterday for a resolution to send a United Na- tions committee to South West Africa despite opposition from' South Africa. The territory is administered by South Africa under League of Na- tions mandate.' The resolution, sponsored by 24 countries, passed the General As- sembly's trusteeship committee by a vote of 76-0 with 6 delegations abstaining. The United States' vote was its Statement Clear "I think that my statement is clear and represents the views I wish to express' at the present time," Kennedy said when asked about the naval movements. Thus, while affirming the Unit- ed States commitment to a neu- tral Laos, Kennedy did not pro- claim any threat of American force. No one doubted, however, that the potential was there. Marines and units of the 7th fleet were on the move in the Far East yesterday, raising the belief they are on alert in event of an East-West showdown over Laos. Military strategists of SEATO. held a secret six-hour conference and reportedly heard United States Adm. Harry D. Felt once again urge them to "get tough." Washington imposed one of the strictest security clampdowns on military movements since the Ko rean war but it was obvious some- thing was up. Pathet Lao Gains There were reports the pro- Communist Pathet Lao offensive, in central Laos continued to gain ground even though the govern- ment commander, Gen. Phoumi Nosavan, publicly assured King Savang Vathana the royal army "uncontestably now is the master motion by Vice-President Ro Geary, '63E, would be organ "with all possible haste" and wo include delegates from each ho each quadrangle council and IQC to meet with University residence hall administrators interested faculty. President ,Thomas Moch, ' announced after passage of motion that the tentative dat April 15 would go into efi Third floor rooms of the Un have been reserved. Aid Communication s Richard Ostling, '62, saw talks as a much needed di communication between stud and administration. "We must find out what administration has to .say ab the situation, and use this a guide for future action," J Richardson, '62, said. Moch outlined the day-long c ference as a liberal exchange ideas between the participa concluded by "a summing up what was accomplished," using Scheub report on quadrangle c ditions as a "working paper," Catron Objects David Catron, '61, former I vice-president, vigorously objec calling the conference a result "pressures from The Michi Daily." sided with Republicans to put it through. Currently, local election boards are permitted to choose between a four-year or two-year registra- tion system, requiring voters to cast ballots once every two or four years or have their names removed from registration records. Democratic opponents protested Mariner's Account of Africa Aids Social Anthropologists Traditional methods of inquiry have not helped the anthropologist The mariner mentioned the bution, has proven "extremely sklmnv.