THE MICHIGAN DAILY W Ct M DNESDAY, APRIL 2 4ST OF SEASON: 'U' Players To Present 'Visit' Cites Modern Trends In Japanese Politics MOCK ALERT: Civil Defense To Hold Drills The University Players will pre- sent "The Visit," a modrn Eu-o- pean drama by Fr4edrich Duerren- matt, at 8:00 p.m. tonight through Saturday in the Lydia Mendels- ;rhn Theatre. The last production by the Uni- versity players this season, "The Visit" portrays a wealthy woman returning to her native village in Central Europe offering a billion dollars for the life of the man who wronged her years ago. The part of the woman will be played by Janet Roberts, '61, and the man whom she is seeking by Victor Dial, Grad. "This play brings out the ques- tion 'can murder ever be moral'," director Prof. Andrew E. Doe of the speech department noted. "Duerrenmatt does not con- demn, he merely observes, but in doing so he shows that guilt, even minor guilt, can never be ration- alized."" "On another level of meaning," Prof. Doe commented, "the play presents the degree to which de- sire for material prosperity can lead to corruption of a moral, as well as a political and social na- ture." Prof. Doe, who is directing his first play at the University, pre- viously-taught and directed in the speech department at the Univer- sity of Iowa. Among the eight University players productions presented this year were Aristophanes' "The Frogs," Moliere's "The School for Husbands," Sean O'Casey's "The Purple Dust," and Christopher Fry's "The Firstborn." The summer playbill, including four plays and an opera, will be announced within the next few 'weeks. Group Plans Conferences By FLORENCE SISKIND The Commission on English, set up by the College Entrance Exam- ination Board for the purpose of improving the teaching of English at the secondary level, is planning a series of summer institutes where sample English curricula will be taught to experienced high school teachers. This summer the University will be host to 60 representatives from 20 universities who will plan the curricula which will be taught in summer institutes for graduate credit beginning in 1962. The Commission believes many English teachers do not have ade- quate training in their field, and that fifty per cent of those now teaching English in the high schools were not English majors < in college. The summer institutes are de- signed to encourage teachers to make up for this deficiency and to continue working for their mas- ter's degree in English. In addition to the summer in- stitutes the Commission is also planning to aid English teachers through kinescopes showing the presentation of subect matter. Recommendations have alsombeen made for the improvement of fa- cilities such as better libraries in the high schools and a lighter load of administrative duties for the English teacher. The curricula taught at the in- stitutes will be in three primary fields; language, literature and composition. Leading the curricu- lum planning in these areas will be Professor Helen White, Uni- versity of Wisconsin; Professor Albert R. Kitzhaber, Dartmouth University, and Professor Nelson Francis, Franklin and Marshall College. In the field of composition the student-teachers will study the methods of teaching composition by doing as much of their own writing as possible and then an- alyzing and criticizing one anoth- ers work. They will then discuss methods for translating the things they have learned into concepts easily understood by high school students. Prof. Warner G. Rice, chairman of the English department, was ap- pointed by the Commission to plan for this summer's program. Those who will head the sum- mer institutes in 1962 are Prof. Arthur Carr of the English de- partment, Prof. Louis Rus, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, and Prof. Carlton Wells of the English de-; partment. -Daily-Larry vanice DRESS REHEARSAL-The University Players go through their paces in the final trial before opening night. The play is "The Visit" by Friedrich Duerrenmatt, and will be presented tonight through Saturday 'in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. COUNTERS SURVEY: Officials Note Constant Need for Specialization V, By JUDITH OPPENHEIM The two main influences on Japanese politics today are a gen- eral antipathy to war and opposi- tion to the notion of returning to the "old Japan," Katsumi Yoshi- mura, staff writer for the Sonkei Press in Tokyo, explained in an interview yesterday. The "old Japan" was the reac- tionary-controlled regime which led the nation into World War II. Because of the determination to preserve peace, Yoshimura believes that no ultra-conservative group could hope to gain a large follow- ing in Japan, the way the Ameri- can John Birch Society has here. Japan is not really a neutral country, since it is ideologically committed to the West, Yoshimura said. But because of the over- Jung, Maier Seek Offices Anees Jung, Grad, and Jack Maier, '62, are the only candidates for International Student Asso- ciation president and vice-presi- dent, respectively. Miss Jung is from India and Maier is from the United States. Ballots will be mailed to ISA members tomorrow. Members must return them by May 3. The count- ing will be held May 4. The ballots provide space for write-in candidates. All interest- ed in meeting the candidates can do so at the International Center tea at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Center. The Juig-Maier platform asks a better ISA newsletter, more so- cial activity among the interna- tional clubs. Also suggested is a general coun- cil to be formed of the current ISA executive board, plus the presi- dents of the nationality, clubs. They urge the council to "oper- ate as a unit, thus tying together the ISA members and members of the various nationality clubs." Their platform also describes the "main aim and purpose of ISA" as "to help the foreign stu- dents establish a close personal contact with one another and with American students." Little To deseribe Design Methods Robert Little, grad, will speak on "Fatigue Design Methods" at 4 p.m. today in Rm. 229 West En- gineering Bldg. whelming desire to avert any ac- tion which might lead to war, Japan tends to follow a policy of on- alignment withreither the Communist or Western bloc. Because of geographical and cultural ties, Yoshimura explain- ed, there is prevalent feeling of closeness on the part of the Japa- nese for the people of Red China. Many political leaders favor the admission of Red China to the, United Nations and believe that that country's "undisciplined be- havior" can most effectively be checked if it is included in the world organization. Japan also maintains what Yoshimura termed "a very good relationship" with Nationalist China. The Japanese favor essen- tially the same type of proposed "two Chinas policy" as United States subscribes to, and antici- pates the same strategic difficul- ties in implementing it. Yoshimura believes the politi- cal influence of Zengakerun, the national Japanese student union has been exaggerated because of extensive coverage of the demon- strations the group staged last summer when former President Dwight D. Eisenhower was sched- uled to visit Japan. The students often have great insight into political issues, he said, but sometimes they tend to oversimplify them. FAVORS by BUD-MOR 1103 S. University NO 2-6362 By ROSALYN CHAPMAN National civil defense activity will begin today and continue through Saturday. During the mock drill, describ- ed in the Washtenaw County Civil Defense Pamphlet, the government will assume tomorrow that "the situation has worsened to the point that general war, involving nuclear attack on the United States, has become an imminent threat" and will inform the state officials of the condition. These state officials will in turn inform local officials as to the situation either the same day or Friday. Public Action All public action is to take part on this local level during "Attack Phase" which will begin when the DIAL NO 2-6264 attack warning goes off at 4:00 p.m. Friday. Nationwide Conelrad alert will continue from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Dur- ing this time the public sirens will be sounded and it is suggested that public buildings should be evacuated and basements and fall- out shelters should be used. A radioactive fallout situation will be simulated and officials will estimate dose rates, develop- ment and fallout patterns during the operation. This fallout situa- tion and bomb-damage assess- ment activity will affect the de- cisions made by the local officials as to the action to be taken by the public. Self-Evaluation' Col. Gerald G. Miller, director of Washtenaw County Civil De- fense, pointed out that this opera- tion would only be considered a "self-evaluation exercise." He added that this is a test of the government's ability to pre- pare itself in such a manner as to prepare the community for any major disaster that might occur. I fi'' By PHILIP SUTIN The University has not exper- ienced an increase in the demand for highly specialized graduates, three placement officials said. This runs counter to a trend, indicated by a national survey, to- ward personnel who are highly trained in specific areas rather than liberal arts students with a broad, general background. Recruiters are looking for both specialists and liberal arts gradu- ates in approximately the same proportion of recent years, Mil- dred Webber, administrative as- sistant of the Bureau of Appoint- ments said. More Selective. However, the economic down- turn is forcing employers to be more selective in hiring of per- sonnel than in past years. The number of companies seek- ing graduates has remained fairly constant over the last several years, she commented. "Many companies which did little recruiting in the 1930's now find they are lacking executives. So they are hiring today with the Sinai Lecture Views Nations Growth Needs Economic development, social) progress and health improvement are inseparable factors in the ad- vance of any underdeveloped country, Dr. Nathan Sinai of the School of Public Health said Wed- nesday in the annual John Sund- well Memorial Lecture. Sinai said although none of the three factors of economics, health and social growth can be isolated from the other two, they do not necessarily come about simultan- eously. For example, "most ar- guments favoring eradication of disease assumea resultant rapid economic growth." He also asked for a closer study of the relationship of such pro- grams as malaria prevention on the economies of underdeveloped countries. Dr. Sinai cited the case histor- ies of Ghana and South American countries to show how health con- ditions and economics must be judged together.. Eradicating disease to increase the number of work days per worker, however, does not neces- sarily mean increased productivity for the country if there is wide- spread unemployment, he said. Attempting to ignore the influ- ence of health on the total im- provement program can lead to building "air castles of economic desire," he emphasized. Dr. Sinai returned from an off- campus assignment in California to give the address to a capacity audience in the School of Public Health's main auditorium. long range development of the company in mind rather than the changes of the short term eco- nomic situation," she explained. Future Executives Arthur Hann, of business ad- ministration's school placement bureau concurred in this view. He said many companies look for spe- cialists which they can fit into their organization now, but with enough general background to be- come future executives. The recession has not hurt re- cruiting the business education school. "Recruiting is heavier this year with the number of com- panies seeking personnel outnum- bering students using the serv- ice," Hann said. He also noted starting salaries are three to five per cent higher than last year, This year a gradu- ate with a master's degree in business administration can ex- pect a median offer of $550. This figure was $525 last year. Those holding bachelor's degrees in business administration can ex- pect a median offer of $475 instead of $450 asked last year. Seek Engineers Recruiting is also heavier for engineering school graduates this year, Prof. John Young, assistant to dean of engineering college said. The amount of, specialization sought depends on the require- ments of the employers. Those en- gaged in research and develop- ment seek highly specialized engi- neers while those in general en- gineering and design do not need such highly specialized personnel. In the research and development field there are more jobs available than last year, Prof. Young re- ported.. However, there are less jobs in the general engineering area and employers are being more selec- tive in choosing employes. . Dial 8-6416 SHOWS AT 1-3:35-6:20 & 9:10 FEATURE 1-3:45-6:30 & 9:20 PLEASE NOTE SHOW TIMES DOUBLE ACADEMY AWARD WINNER SHOW ACADE1YAWARD BEST PICTURE OF THE YEARlI "THE APARTMENT" JACK LEMMON SHIRLEY MacLAifNE FRED MacMuRRAY R*l.md twyUNITEDARTIST Shown at 1:00 --5:20 - 9:45 I BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR! BURT LANCASTER in SINCLAIR LEWIS' "ELMER GANTRY" Shown at 3:00 -- 7:30 only I Organization Notices Beta Alpha Psi, Business Meeting, Election of Officers, April 26, 4 p.m., 165 Bus. Ad. * * *. School of Education Student Council, April 26, 4 p.m., 4200 UHS. Speaker: Dr. Finley Carpenter, "Role of Teach- ing Machines in Public Schools." * a * Mich. Citizenship Clearing House, Po- litical Parties Day-Registration, 8:30 a.m., Discussion on Michigan's Prob- lems and their Solution, 10:15 a.m., Lunch (League Balirm.), 12:30 p.m., In-' dividual Party Caucuses, 2 p.m., April 27. * * * Wesley Fdn., Holy Communion fol- lowed by breakfast, 7 a.m., 1st Meth. Church Chapel; Mid-week Refresher, 4-5 p.m., wesley Lounge; April 26. ENDING THURSDAY SHOWS AT 7 - 9 P.M. d'ear's Best!f" N, Y. Post - Cue -Saturday Review has truly composed 0 - Lovely imagery... - . that has tempo it is humorous, der and strong." (.- -Crowther, N, Y. Times 1 J- N Y. Daiy News tertainment' ten N. Y.Post j° ,l. er , -. L U CK Y STRIKE PRESENTS: aI DR. FROOD'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A little learning can be a dangerous thing-especially in a multiple-choice exam. ! ~s ,.:t~.,.a~.......x..v.. ..............s..........u.... a,...u ,..rM'1 .- a . ..r .. ... ""One of the IJ Vew York Times -Herald Tribune- "Chukraif a 'ballad'. a picture poem. and feeling. exciting, ten +"Wanda Hale, "One of the great ones ...fine en -SrchrWin,, e V r DEAR DR. FROOD: I have calculated that if the population explosion continues at its present rate, there will be a person for every square foot of earth by the year 2088. What do you think of that? Statistics Major DEAR STATISTICS: Well, one thing's sure, that will finish off the hula- hoopers-once and for all. ign DEAR DR. FROOD: I have been training our college mascot, a goat. He has learned how to open a pack of Luckies, take out a cigarette, light up and smoke. Do you think I can get him on a TV show? Animal Husbandry Major DEAR ANIMAL: I'm afraid not. To make TV now- adays, you've got to have an act that's really different. After all, there are millions of Lucky smokers. DEAR DR. FROOD: I am a full ,professor--and yet I stay awake nights worrying about my abil- ity to teach today's bright young college stu- dents. They ask questions I can't answer. They write essays I don't understand. They use com- plicated words that I've never heard before. How can I possibly hope to win the respect of students who are more learned than I am? Professor DEAR PROFESSOR: I always maintain that noth- ing impresses a troublesome student like the sharp slap of a ruler across his outstretched palm. .......... . .. . 11 FI SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RECORDING First Concert CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL Presented in Hill Auditorium, Fri., April 14 STRAVINSKY ... Symphony of Psalms University Choir and Orchestra Joseph Blatt, Conductor DALLAPICCOLA ... Songs of Captivity Michigan Singers and U. Orchestra Maynard Klein, Conductor r. LA1I RiJ . r DEAR DR. FROOD: You can tell your readers for me that college is a waste of time. My friends who didn't go to r1CAD RD 1CDltt111. f'nidrl vnii rrivra a uYnrrl of - **~~~ .. . .'I uI . rnuuu; Iuuulu yuu etve a wuru vi college are making good money now. And me, with my advice to a poor girl who, after four years at new diploma? I'm making peanuts! college, has failed to get herself .., Angry Grad invited on a single date? DEAR ANGRY: Yes, but how many of your friends can do Miss Miserable what you can do-instantly satisfy that overpowering DEAR MISS: Mask? craving for a peanut. 11 :.:.- 11 I