LwrAi !k11 i4p PARTLY CLOUDY High-50- Low-35 Rain or snow likely tonight, somewhat colder tomorrow. Seventy Years of Editorial Freedom ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1961 FIVE CENTS EIGHT PA rww wr w 1 u I e Hatcher Says Recent Attractions Have Lost Educational Character - By JUDITH BLEIER and MICHAEL HARRAH University President Harlan Hatcher has announced his deci- sion to end the Platform Attractions Series which in the past few years has brought theatrical and other entertainers to Hill Aud. In .a letter to members of the University Lecture Committee, President Hatcher said, "Heavy financial subsidy has been granted to this series on the ground that it was substantially educational." Brings Entertainers' Noting that at present the series brings entertainers rather than political or academic speakers, Hatcher said his reasons for City Council Considers NeW Budget By RICHARD OSTLING A budget of $10,620,000 for Ann Arbor's next fiscal year was pro- posed to City Council last -night by City Administrator Guy Lar- com. Larcons proposals, contained in bound volumes weighing 3.6 pounds, will be voted on by the council May 8. "It was much more of a prob- lem to balaince the budget this year than last," he said in rec- ommending an increased tax rate f $12.01 for city residents. Mayor Cecil O. Creal, beginning his second two-year term, called a special council meeting for Thursday to discuss the budget and plans for a new city hall. He also asked councilmen to sacrifice "three days off from lyour usual work" in the near fu- ture to complete financial discus- sions and make plans on a num- ber of projects he mentioned in his prospectus for the coming year.. Creal cited the budget, city hall, a new zoning ordinance, tax re- assessment, city water rights, the research park and business dis- trict improvement as imminent problems. The third ward's Henry Aquin- to, re-elected to the council last week, was again appointed by the council as mayor pro-tempore. The meeting began with the swearing in of new council mem- bers and ended on a humorous note when it was revealed that a local restaurant in asking for a liquor license, discovered it had been selling food "illegally." The council quickly granted the restaurant a food permit. Among new costs which Larcom asked the council to consider were $100,000 for a new fire sta- tion, $40,000 for eight new fire- men, $19,000 to begin accounting by electrical computers and $23,- 000 for a shelter at Island Park. Approve Plan For Juniors In Medicinie The Medical School's executive faculty has "in essence approved" the new curriculum for third- year students. The philosophy and concept of the program were affirmed at the faculty's meeting last week, though some of its details are yet to be completed, Dr. Charles Tupper, as- sistant dean, said yesterday. Basically, the new curriculum will place primary emphasis on teaching students to work with and have responsibility for pa- tients. The juniors will work in regular health teams with a meas- ure of clinical responsibility for patients which they did not pre- for discontinuing the programs were "wholly educational." He added that he reached his decision after discussing the prob- lem with various members of the faculty and administration. Student sponsored events and the Non-Resident (4 o'clock) Lec- ture Series have supplied educa- tional speakers to the campus, Hatcher noted. Emphasis Shifts In recent years however, the emphasis of the program has shifted since the lecture commit- tee has decided that it has be- come exceedingly difficult to ob- tain lecturers on academic topics who can attract paying audiences and compete with the free know'- edge within the University fac- ulty itself. Lucille Upham, assistant finance manager for the series, said that another reason for theshift in emphasis from academic to en- tertainment personalties recently that speakers on current academ- ic topics "in this scientific age" are "not speaking in everyday language." Prof. Carl Brandt of the engi- neering English department, fi- nance manager for the organiza- tion, explained the change as a result of student preference for the theatrical events. 10 Years Old The Platform Attractions series itself, under a number of names, is over 100 years old. It had its beginning in the Student Lectrue Association, formed in 1854, most- ly by students from the literary college. In cancelling the series, Presi- dent Hatcher pointed out that there is no thought of discontin- uing other functions of the lec- ture committee. The committee is given juris- diction over all public lectures and addresses held in University build- ings, administers the policiesset up by the Board of Regents reg- ulating speakers, and has the power to make available or with- hold the use of University facili- ties from speakers. Senate Raps A ppointee WASHINGTON 0P) - President John F. Kennedy's nominee for ambassador to Iran, Julius C. Holmes, ran into sharply critical questioning yesterday about his role in the sale of surplus gov- ernment tankers a decade or so ago. Holmes, long-time foreign serv- ice officer from Kansas, insisted that while he made big profits, he had no part in the 'negotia- tions and did nothing wrong. Sen. John J. Williams (R-Del) who led the attack at a hearing before the Senate Foreign Rela- tions Committee, said one of the tankers later carried high octane gasoline for Soviet Russia under a charter deal. Holmes, after being on the stand an hour and a half, was ordered to return tomorrow for further questioning. Military Bill Legislators To Review HUAC Film By HARVEY MOLOTCH The State Legislature will view the controversial "anti-Commun- ist" film "Operation Abolition" at a special joint meeting ,tonight. The decision to see thefilm followed soon after Gov. John B. Swainson ordered a special state police subversive squad to dis- continue the promotion and dis- tribution of "Operation Abolition" and a film strip "Communism on the Map" to schools and other institutions and groups. Swainson said he acted on the basis of complaints from church groups and aides that "Operation Abolition" was "inaccurate and distorted and thus will harm, rather than advance,. an in- telligent anti-Communist cam- paign." Swainson said yesterday that public reaction is running three to one in support of his order to the police. The film, which was produced by the House Un-American Activities Committee, depicts the students who demonstrated against HUAC at the San Francisco city hall last May as dupes of Communism. Although "Communism on the Map" was also recommended by the governor for viewing by the Legislature, the resolution as in- troduced by Rep. Frederick J. Marshall (R-Allan) made no men- tion of that film strip which traces the history of world Communism's advance. A Swainson aide has described "Communism on the Map," which the governor will also send to the legislative viewing, as loaded with innuendoes, insinuations and mis- representations. The film strip was produced by Harding College, at Searcy, Ark. Originally, the House wanted to review "Operation Abolition" and "establish the policy of the state in this matter," but the Senate deleted this phrase from the final joint resolution. University political scientists yesterday expressed general sur- prise at the original wording of the measure, indicating that Swainson's actions were completely within the realm of executive jur- isdiction and that even if the Legislature were to pass a special bill authorizing the police to show the films, it would still face a veto by the governor. Sen. Elmer R. Porter (R-Bliss- field) warned that "the governor has made a mistake." Similar views were expressed by American Legion State Commander Wilson Morrison. Rep. August B. Johansen (R- Mich) criticised the governor's judgement "in acquiesing to pres- sures from persons and groups who vehemently oppose anyone showing the film. Swainson did not make clear whether the State Police subver- sive squad, which had been show- ing the films until the ban was ordered, would handle projection equipment at the legislative show- ing. By MICHAEL BURNS If certain, state legislators have their way, Michigan's tax-sup- ported colleges and universities may be forced to raise tuition to meet increased needs. State legislators have long con- sidered this step necessary if col- lege and university administra- tors want to supplement appro- priations they term "inadequate." In light of recent developments in the state Legislature, the pros- pect of a tuition boost seems more likely now than it appeared sev- eral months ago. U Scientists Fire Rocket University researchers success- fully lofted a rocket some 60 miles above the Virginia coast last Wednesday to test high alti- tude winds and temperatures. The test, which gathered most of the data desired, was regard- ed as a success, despite the failure of some of the electronic gear, Wallace J. Wilkie of Superior En- gineering Co., designer of some of the instruments, said yesterday. The rocket was fired by re- searchers directed by research en- gineer Harold F. Allen, of the aeronautical and astronautical en- gineering department, from a Na- tional Aeronautics and Space Ad- ministration launching pad on Wallops Island, Va. Both the Nike-Cajun rocket and its 70-pounddpayload of instru- ments were developed at the Uni- versity. The NASA sponsored the test, furnished the ground equip- ment and will process the rocket's data. Wind velocities and tempera- tures were determined by record- ing with microphones on the ground the explosions of 12 gre- nades ejected from the rocket. The test Wednesday was one of a series. Four others are sched- uled in about two weeks. Indict Cuban As Insurgent MIAMI, Fla. (P)-Rolando Mas- ferrer, one of ousted Cuban Presi- dent Fulgencio Batista's most no- torious aides, was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday on charges of sending a military ex- pedition against the Cuban gov- ernment of Fidel Castro. Six other Cubans and one American were named as co-con- spirators with Masferrer but not as defendants. They were accused of outfitting an expedition that met with disaster on the north coast of Cuba last Oct. 4. That 27-man landing force lost a few men in a battle with Cas- tro troops but most of them were captured. Ten of them, including three Americans, were shot by firing squads and the rest were sentenced to long prison terms. 'INADEQUATE' APPROPRIATION: 'U' May Need To Hike Tuition A small group of Republican legislators are seeking Democratic support in an attempt to renew nuisance taxes (due to expiie June 30) in order to provide larger appropriations for higher education as a possible alterna- tive to tuition boosts. Nuisance Taxes The nuisance taxes are expected to yield $55 million for the state if re-enacted in toto. However, most of the items which are taxed, such as tobacco, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, have been introduced in separate bill form, so that the entire package may not be passed this session. Tuition increases, recommended by the Senate Appropriations Committee as an alternative to state funds for state schools, were opposed by Gov. John B. Swain- son in his campaign for election last year. Since that time, Swainson has pushed to get a plank in the Democratic platform rejecting tui- tion hikes as a cure for inadequate state education resources. Democrats Oppose Democratic candidates for the state education board posts this spring also stressed that they did not favor student fee boosts. Now that the Republican-con- trolled legislature has taken its stand, the Democrats, who hold a majority on all state educa- tional boards, are faced with the dilemma of either denying their previous stand, or refusing to pro- vide the funds which school ad- ministrators seek. Appropriations committee chair- man Elmer R. Porter (R-Bliss- field) suggested a boost of $20 for state residents and $150 for out-state students per year for all state-supported institutions. $280 Fees The University and Michigan State University raised tuition rates last year to $280 per year for in-state students and $750 for out-state students when the Leg- islature's austerity budget for ed- ucation was unable to meet their expenses. Wayne State University, the other large state school, declined to take similar action since its fees were already at the $280 level. The University, in a survey re- leased by Administrative Dean Robert L. Williams, ranked fourth from the top in fees charged resi- dent students among state uni- versities belonging to the Ameri- can Association of Universities. University President Harlan Hatcher and Vice-President and Dean of Faculties Marvin L. Nie- huss have rejected the idea of a fee boost as running "counter to the philosophy of free education which gave state universities birth, a philosophy from which springs America's greatness." Sen. Lynn 0. Francis (R-Mid- land) proposed yesterday to limit out-state students and apply tax dollars toward the education of resident students. He said the Legislature would "provide by law" that preference be given to in-state students if Michigan high school graduates should be denied admission. Francis's proposal .would raise costs by $4 million annually at the University, Vice-President for Business and Finance Wilbur K. Pierpont charged. This would place an even higher burden on in-state taxpay- ers. Francis is also in favor of an increase in tuition. Sen. Stanley Thayer (R-Ann Arbor) disagrees with Francis. He says there is no way the Legisla- ture could legally force the state schools to cut enrollment of out- state students. But the suggestion could be made and if it were not followed the Legislature could take economic action against the colleges, he explained. Thayer believes the $150 semes- terly increase for out-state stu- dents is "rather excessive. How- ever, he sees the $20 increase proposed for in-state students as fairly reasonable." Group Vetoes Collegre Plan A bill to make Delta Communi- ty College a .four-year, degree- granting institution was vetoed last week by the state Senate Education Committee. The two-year junior college is slated to open in September. The bill which the committee decid- ed not to release to the floor would have added a senior col- lege to the now-planned facilities. The committee's action follow- ed a public hearing during which Delta College officials endorsed the measure strongly. State Sen. Lynn Francis (R- Midland), committee chairman, opposed the bill "on principle." The school is in his home dis- trict. Successful operation of the school on a two-year basis would be a prerequisite to consideration' of adding a senior college, he said. 1) Denunciation of past down educational programs to despite appropriations Inade-4 quacies. Support Bonding Plan 2) Support for Swainson's bond- ing program for building construc- tion. Also a proposal from Edgar Harden, president of Northern Michigan College to persuade lawmakers to switch $22 million from capital outlay funds to an operating budget. 3) An attempt to gain the Leg- islature's rejection of the com- mittee's budget recommendations. 4) A program to seek a long- range solution to fiscal problems and to increase public awareness in higher education. Appropriations bills recom- mended a $7.8 million cut from Swainson's request of $117 mil- lion for all higher education. The recommendation for the Univer- sity was $35.4 million, $6.3 mil- lion below the University's re- questband $1.9 million under Swainson's suggested appropria- tion., Appropriation Up Last year the University receiv- ed an appropriation of $35.2 mil- lion, College administrators at yes- terday's meeting refrained from any announced suggestion that Swainson encourage renewal of the nuisance taxes as a source of revenue. The $55 million tax package expires June 30. However, some officials privately expressed hope that the governor would take such action, reversing his present stand against the taxes. The University Regents sug- gested a combined meeting of other governing boards later this week in Ann Arbor to map fur- ther strategy to get the Legisla- ture to restore the appropriations cuts. Still Short Presidents John Hannah of Michigan State University and Clarence Hilberry of Wayne State University declared that the pro- posed tuition hikes would still leave them short of adequate funds to meet expected enroll- ments. The committee suggested tui- tion increases of $150 for out- state and $20 for in-state students per semester. Hannah said the increased tui- tion would provide only an addi- tional $800,000 which was not enough to make up inadequacies and thus he could not justify the raise. He said MSU's prime need is for funds to operate newly completed buildings. WSU is the only school which was recommended for a decrease over last year's figure. The com- mittee requested the appropria- tion of $15.8 million for last year be trimmed to $15.6 million. Maurer Calls Senate Forum On New Plan Prof. Wesley Maurer of the journalism department and head of the University Senate advisory committee has called a special meeting of the Senate in forum to consider the work of the Uni- versity Commission on year round operation. 'P, na.i _wil a- h1 al12A ate Educators Meet With Swainson Seek Additional Appropriations; Back Bonding Construction Plan Representatives of Michigan's nine state-supported col- leges and universities met with Gov. John B. Swainson in Lansing yesterday and agreed to fight budget cuts proposed by legislative appropriations committees. The schools failed to make public a group opinion on tui- tion boosts which have been recommended by the committees as a supplement to inadequate appropriations. They advo- cated the following four point program: practices such as accommodate more House-Senate Budget Ends Short GOPSwinsn Peace The House-Senate austerity budget package which prompted yesterday's emergency meeting of state college presidents with Gov. John B. Swainson, was seen by Lansing observers as having shattered the three month "honeymoon" between the governor and state law- makers. Swainson called the budget bills which would trim $26 million off the executive's total spending plan "shocking" and "grossly in- ladequate." The crux of Swainson's GOV. JOHN B. SWAINSON ...supports colleges STUDY ABROAD: Groups Ask Joint Plan By JOHN ROBERTS Faculty committees here and at the University of Wisconsin have reached agreement on a proposal for a joint Junior Year Abroad program, according to Associate Dean of the Literary School James Robertson. Robertson, chairman of the Uni- versity committee, said he had conferred by telephone yesterday with Prof. Henry Hill of the Wis- consin history department to finalize the proposal. It will now go to the respective university ad- ministrations for approval. The proposal asks approval in principle of a Junior Year Abroad program and the :establishment of a joint committee to implement it. This committee would approach foundations for support, set up screening and selection procedures and make arrangements with for- eign participating universities. Robertson indicated that a ten- tative budget will be submitted with the proposal. As presently envisaged, the program would not be self supporting. The univer- sities would be asked to partially underwrite it, with the extent of this support to depend on the amount received from foundations and student fees. Robertson said that the cost to students had not been definitely determined. He hoped that it would "retain the differential be- tween in-state and out-of-state students," and would not be ma- terially higher than the cost of a year at the University. About fifty students would be selected for participation in the program, which Robertson hopes will be underway by September, 1962. Aix-en-Provence, in southern France, will probably be a co- operating foreign university, he said. The advisability of a Junior Year Abroad program was explored last fall by the faculty committee. Re- commendations made then were not approved. The University had earner1 that Wisnnsin wa nln.- GROUP DYNAMICS: Desire New Social Insights By MARTHA MacNEAL "Group dynamics research has led to the discovery that adjust- ment may be best in the high-up positions of an organization, not lower, as was previously believed," Professor Alvin Zander, of the education and psychology depart- ments said yesterday. Speaking in Rackham Amphi- theatre, he noted that "One of the most important factors in this area is that self-esteem is largely determined by interaction of the individual with others." .nf *ln a_ Airnin -,f ti 1948. Fundamentally, the center bases its research on problems of why certain group phenomena oc- cur, rather than mere description of such phenomena. Among the concepts developed and measured most rigorously by the Center are "group cohesive- ness, unity and social power." Co- hesiveness is the desire of all group members to remain group members. Greater cohesiveness leads to more participation and listening, wider acceptance of ideas and greater willingness to change knowledge, operating in accord with the values of the group and "referent power," the desire of one individual to be like another. Problems of group goals, their origins and changes, are also un- der study. Research is in progress on com- munication, analyzing the basic reasons why people talk and listen to each other and influence one another. Research into the causes of juvenile delinquency is now in progress, based upon studies of the similarities and differences in +h m - lifona ofQ-omo- objections to the proposals of the Senate' Appropriations and the House Ways and Means Commit- tee stemmed from their rejection of the governor's $38 million bond- ing program to finance state building projects. In order to provide enough capi- tal outlay funds to at least con- tinue work on structures already under construction, the lawmakers cut into appropriations to univer- sities and other agencies while still maintaining the $462 million total budget figure as originally recommended by Swainson. As a result, the Legislators' re- commendations make virtually no provisions for new state buildings. Although the University's gen- eral appropriation from the state would be $1.6 million less than ,,in.i te w .im",~~ . the T ni