H. CHANDLER DAVIS: THE CASE FOR IDEALS See Page 4 Y Seventieth Year of Editorial Freedom Abp :43 a t I RAIN, SNO High-34 Low-28 Snow flurries tonight with some wind, little temperature change FIVE UENT~ kh Q'r I1 :. N .84 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1960 FIVE CENTS Z3 An .. _. :.. Two Fraternities Withdraw in East Wesleyan, Syracuse, Dartmouth Chapters Involved in Bias Issue By VANCE INGALLS Two eastern chapters of Sigma Nu fraternity and the Dartmouth chapter of Phi Delta Theta have elected to drop their affiliation with their national organizations. The chain of withdrawals began in November when the Sigma Nu chapter of Wesleyan College, Middletown, Conn., suspended its na- tional charter. The Wesleyan chapter felt that it could not accept a "statement of principle," intended to inform "each prospective member . .. that (Sigma Nu) has membership limitations based on race, in order that no one may pledge who is not in agreement with them." Backed by Alumni The Wesleyan chapter was fully backed by its alumni association,1 and was commended by college officials for their action, pointing out that all Wesleyan fraternities' were now free of racial bias charges, Sigma Nu being the last" holdout after Sigma Phi Epsilon dropped its national discrimina- tory clause in 1959. The Syracuse chapter of Sigma Nu, prompted by the developments x. at Wesleyan, stated that they will continue to fight for elimination of the organization's racially dis- criminatory clause at its national ~ ' convention this summer. "We can appreciate and sympa- thize with the problems of the Wesleyan chapter," Syracuse chap- ter President Norman A. Govoni PAUL BAGWELL noted, pointing out that his chap- ...meets Senators ter has supported proposals for elimination of the discriminatory" C o ferenlceclause at the last four national conventions. Working for Elimination "We have been working con- A llev ites stantly and sincerely within our national fraternity to eliminate " social discrimination, with which G O P "Rift1we do not agree on any grounds," Govoni said. Withdrawal action was also EAST LANSING (AP) - A group taken by the Dartmouth chapter of Republican' Senators and Paul of Phi Delta Theta as a result of D. Bagwell agreed yesterday their a referendum issued by the univer- party is big enough for both re- airyernd iey4 gardless of differences on consti- siThe in 1954. tutinalconvntin an ta is- Thereferendum was explicit in tonal convention and tax is- its content, asking each fraternity GUgs. .m to agree that any fraternity chap- Bagwell, GO? governor nominee trsol efe opeg n- in 1958 and likely repeater this ter should be free to pledge any- fall, and 10 Senators held a 90- -one. minute breakfast session on the Dartmouth chapter Vice -Presis- Michigan State campus. dent James Poch stated that "dis- Afterward, he and Sen. Frank crimination is practiced by some D. Beadle of St. Clair, GOP Ma- chapters, particularly in the South jority Leader, said the session had and the constitution does not ex- gone a long way toward repairing hlicitly prohibit this." Pch added a rift climaxed two weeks ago by that his chapter "culd not agree a "dump Bagwell" dinner of Sena- that no chapters practiced dis- torsr crimination," and. was subse- Called Successful quently asked to withdraw their "It was successful in building national charter. mutual respect and confidence," Bill Studebaker, local Sigma Nu said Beadle. Bagwell nodded his president, stated that the situa- assent. tion in the East was unknown to Among those who attended was him. He admitted knowledge of Sen. Perry W. Greene of Grand the national's discriminatory Rapids, who chaired the dinner clause, and stated "We feel no confab Jan. 29 at the Lansing pressure here. Our chapter rushes Country Club. everyone that comes along." Differences on constitutional Local Phi Delta Theta officers convention a favorite Bagwell is- could not be contacted. New Appropriations Bills Considered by Legislatur( Indian Student Views U.S. Life, Study, RED BERENSON ... scores twice 'M' Skaters Lase 4=3, In Overtime By MIKE GILLMAN special to The Daily EAST LANSING - Michigan' State's Real Turcotte drilled home! a 15-foot slap-shot at the three minute mark of the overtime per- iod here last night as the Spartans came from behind to defeat Mich- igan's icers, 4-3. "We had it in our hands and it slipped away from us," said Wol- verine Coach Al Renfrew after the game in the locker room. The shocked and somber coach was the only persori to be heard as defeat hung heavy in the room. The Spartan team earned the victory by coming from behindM 2-0 and 3-1 deficits and forcing the contest into the overtime stanza. It was just one of those futile nights for the Michigan sextet as! they carried the play constantly; into the Spartan defensive zone,: only to see the puck go wide of' the goal mouth. Both teams tried line changes for the evening's meeting. Spartan Coach Amo Bassone, who has found scoring punch of recent weeks in the sticks of two smooth- skating imports from Montreal,' Turcotte and Claude Fournell,' split up these two in attempting to have scoring potential on the ice at all timhes. But it took these two working together to click for the winning tally, as Fournel passed the puck to Turcotte in the extra frame for the deciding tally. The game started at a fast and furious pace, with the Wolverine squad looking as if they intended to take charge from the beginning and not let up. It wasn't until midway in the opening frame that the Spartans caught the spirit of the game and tried to skate with the invading Michigan squad. See ICERS, Page 6 EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series of five interviews with international students from various areas of the world. Because the issues discussed are of a per- sonal nature, the subjects are not named. The first interview is with a representative of the 163 Indian students at the University. By JEAN HARTWIG Some University professors have -been heard to say that Indians are "just no good," a graduate chemical engineering student from India commented. He explained that he himself had never experienced any dis- crimination in the classroom, but some of his friends had in- structors who did not like stu- dents from India. But, he added, it may just be that the students are not working hard enough or have some defect that warrants cri- ticism. He added that there had been some instances of discrimina- tion against Indian students by Ann Arbor landlords, although the International Center usu- ally sends students to those landlords who will accept them Reports Bias He reported that when he first came to the University, he talked on the telephone to a landlady who accepted him as a tenant. But when he arrived at the apartment in person 20 minutes later she informed him that the apartment was al- ready rented. Explaining why most Indian students prefer private housing to dormitory living, he said that it is not primarily because of their vegetarian eating hab- its, contrary to popular belief. The main reason for apart- ment living is the same for In- dians as American students- it is cheaper to cook for them- selves. Although many Indians are vegetarians, they are able to eat canned vegetables in the dormitories, but they prefer their own recipes. He continued that another reason for discrimination against Indians is their lack of knowledge of . housekeeping. Since most of the students who come to this country are from prosperous families, they are simply not used to cleaning or caring for an apartment. These things are left to ser- vants in India. Asked if he knew of com- plaints of Americans who ob- jected to the smell of Indian spices, he said the situation just called for more under- standing on both sides. "If the Indians can put up with Americans, surely Ameri- cans can put up with Indians," he chuckled. In the academic area, the en- gineer commented that most Indian students have no prob- lems with classwork because they have been taught English throughout their years in school at home. Although it was required in the past, it is now an elective subject and some of the more recent gradu- ates have trouble passing the English quialification test for entrance into the University.' Cites Fault He approved of the English test as a prerequisite for ad- mission, but thought that it. could be administered more ef- feciently. Under the present system, the student attends classes even if he has to take special instruction in English so he isn't helped much for the period until he gains some lan- guage proficiency. See INDIAN, Page 2 ONLY IF NECESSARY: Raise in Tuition Discussed . r r r Hopes ,Rise For Building This Yeaqr Education Budgets Near Lansing Floor Compiled from Daily Wire Services LANSING - A sdore of bills, in cluding multi-million dollar mone measures to keep the state oper ating during the next fiscal yea were started through the Legisla ture yesterday. As the long process began, son observers saw a possible chanc for resumption of state construe tion this year, financed by bonc ng. The University, as well as othe state schools and agencies, ha warned that another year witi out buildinfunds could be disas trous. By PHILIP SHERMAN The University should raise: tuition, if legislative appropria- tions are also increased, Vice- President and Dean of Faculties Marvin L. Niehuss said yester- day. He declined further comment on proposals by Republican Sena- tors that tuitions at state uni- versities might be raised to save money. If appropriations are increased, Niehuss said, it would be fair to ask students to keep up the ap-. proximately 25 per cent share of instructional costs they now pay. 'Traditional View' However, "the view we've taken is that, if public education is to; keep the character it has tradi- tionally had - that it is put with- in the reach of all capable people -we do not want to price people of limited means out of the mar- ket." Regent Eugene B. Power said he expected the present tuition- appropriation ratio to be con- tinued. "Traditionally, students at public institutions have paid less than those at private ones. Those who feel they should pay more should realize it is necessary and desireable for state universities to have low tuition fees." The Regents, he said, will not consider tuition questions until the state appropriations are voted; if boosts are then needed to make up for possible lowered state aid, this will be considered then. Need More Scholarships, He concluded in the event boosts are necessary, scholarship aid should also be increased. Niehuss said he is "surprised at, the number of people who think raises in tuition are desireable." Though he emphasized his ideas are rather indeterminate, Niehuss added he does not see "as great sentiment in the other direction as I would like," Niehuss' comments came on the heels of a suggestion by Sens. Clyde H. Geerlings (R-Holland) and Lynn 0. Francis (R-Midland) to cut state appropriations by al- most $44 million, of which $2 mil- lion would come from a boost in! tuition by the state's colleges and( universities. Geerlings' Idea In Lansing, Geerlings said he suggested for study the tuition in-t creases because "the legislature gives $1,200 per student, while the average tuition is only $250,1 so we felt it should be studied as to ten per cent." "It's too early to predict pre- Jiminary sentiment in the legisla- ture, though over the years many; legislators have had the feeling the schools could boost tuition." Niehuss emphasized the Regents must decide on tuition questions, not the legislature. Effect on Enrollments He said experience showed tui- tion boosts did not discourage total enrollments, though facts were hard to determine; he re- emphasized the concern over pos- sible "economic selection." "The University is supposed to be nearly free for instate stu- dents and there are not enough outstate students to raise amounts of money" if tuition boosts were to fall solely on them. Geerlings commented there are many people in the state who can Group Passes Education Bill For Building WASHINGTON (P) - A House education subcommittee gave all- but-final approval yesterday to a 975-million-dollar, three-year pro- gram of federal aid to classroom construction. The subcommittee is expected to complete the bill in time for full committeetconsideration next week. The House measure would allow no federal money for teacher salaries, in contrast to the $1,- 834,000,000, two - year bill the Senate passed last week. afford to pay more tuition. "Public education is being taken advantage of; I want to see kids go to col- lege who should." He called for increased scholar- ship aid if tuition is boosted. Suggests Exchange Geerlings said he had nothing against "exchanging" students with other mid-Western states, whose universities also have low tuition fees. But he objected to students coming especially from New York and New Jersey, which have no comparable public uni- versities. "The question for study is whether it is the right thing for Michigan taxpayers to pay. The question should be worked out be- tween the legislature, the adminis- tration and the universities. "It is not fair for the university administrations to say the legis- lature won't give them money. A meeting of minds is needed." There are at last count, Geer- lings said, about 5,500 cars at the University and 7,200 at Michigan State University. "I realize they aren't all Cadillacs, but it shows there is plenty of room for study." "I'm basically for education, I have been an educator all my life, but I think it is unfair to Michi- gan taxpayers when there are so many people who can well afford education." Geerlings concluded "We haven't made any direct proposals; there is nothing in writing. We have simply outlined a field we thought should be studied if any cuts in the budget are to be made." LANSING- Universities Not Paid LAN§ING (R) - State Adminis- trators divided up available cash again yesterday, leaving the Treas- ury's General Fund bare and the three major state universities still waiting for February operating funds. Treasurer Sanford A. Brown said that after authorizing payments of 12.4 million dollars the fund still would be more than 59 million short of meeting backed-up obli- gations. Brown said the 6% million dol- lars due the University of Michi- gan, Michigan State and Wayne State probably will be disbursed about Feb. 25 or 28. Approved for immediate pay- ment by the State Administrative Board were 4.4 million dollars for Thursday's State payroll, 1% mil- lion in payroll withholding, 1.8 million in employees pension con- tributions and 12 million in past- due bills of State suppliers. Another 3.2 million was put aside to start building a special reserve for meeting a 14-million- dollar debt service obligation duef March 15. At that time, another payment must be made on World War II veterans bonds. Change Position Lansing sources say the recent "Goldberg incident" has at least moved some legislators, particu- larly Republican Senators, to re- consider their "hold the line" posi- tion, oh spending for construction. Two weeks ago University Prof. Leo Goldberg resigned after de- ploring the lack of research fa- cilities here. The University's planned expansion has been halted by a three-year moratorium on building. The resignation, along with ris- ing complaints from state agencies in this election year, may make some legislators more receptive to building requests, early speculators suggest. They even relate the approval of bonding programs for construc- tion to possible increases in tui- tion at state schools. A substantial number of lawmakers are inter- ested in seeing higher tuition costs at the nine institutions, and may be willing to permit new buildings if tuitions are raised. In legislative action yesterday, the largest money measure in- troduced called for $229.5 million in restricted funds. Government Bill sue in 1958, were extensively dis- cussed. Some Senators feel that con-con is dividing Republicans and will hurt the party in the general election. "Do you feel a candidate in each district has to agree 100 per cent with the candidates for state of- fice?" Sen. John H. Stahlin (R- Belding) demanded of Bagwell. Bagwell Answers 'No' "The answer would be 'No,"' Bagwell replied. "I don't see the millenium where we're going to be 100 per cent in agreement." Beadle said the Senators sought out the confab with Bagwell as a "potential candidate" for gover- nor, "the same sort as we would have with any other candidate who announces." Asked if he knew of any other candidates, Beadle said that he didn't. He belittled statement of some of the 19 Senators who after the country club dinner said its pur- pose was to develop other candi- dacies for governor. Candidacy Unannounced Bagwell pointed out he has not formally announced but left the clear impression that he will be ready to jump into the Aug. 2 primary about April 1. By that time, he will be over the hump for the coming school year in his job as MSU Director of Scholarships. If he runs, opposition will be welcome, he said. Termed 'Me-Too' Candidate Bagwell was asked if there was discussion of criticisms, voiced Professors List Proposals For Atomic Law Problems Nine years ago three University law school professors began work under the Phoenix Memorial Project on the legal roadblocks to peace- time use of atomic energy. Today their work, which has made the law school the world's leading center for study of legal problems in atomic energy, has culminated in a 1500-page study called "Atoms and the Law." The book asks for legal changes to keep step with the surging emphasis on atomic energy and the new problems it creates. Particu- arly it suggests ways to care for persons injured by radiation hazards. Authored by Dean E. Blythe Stason, Prof. Samuel D. Estep and Prof. William J. Pierce, all of the law school, the study is "the only one of its kind in the field," Prof.* Estep indicates. Ask Injury Fwn Among their major proposals, the experts ask establishment of a "contingent injury fund" which would pay for injuries from radia- tion and other atomic hazards. Since these injuries may not be noticed when they occur, and their extent may take years to deter- mine, they are not now covered by theories of legal proof. They also suggest legislation to' clarify the liabilities involved in various types of atomic activity. In this way it would be possible to work for a balance between the value of atomic advances to so-, I ciety and the hazards of atomic energy to humans. Revision of workmen's compen- sation laws to cover atomic cases PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED: Daily Seeks Tryouts for Thre Students To Pass Petition Against NDEA Provisions By ROBERT FARRELL A group of University students expects to circulate a petition protesting the loyalty oath and disclaimer affidavit provisions of the National Defense Education Act next week. The petition, if enough students sign it to make it worthwhile, would probably be sent to a member of either the House or the Senate in order to further make them aware of student positions on the issue, Lewis Coburn, '61, spokes- man for the group said. Harvard Notion The idea of circulating such a e S taf s petition was given the group by the campaign at Harvard asking It's tryout time again at The students to write their Congress- men protesting the disclaimer affl- Daily. davit, Coburn said. "But The Daily doesn't have In contrast with the Harvard tryouts exactly; we take everybody, campaign, the petition here will And everybody gets to work on the protest both the affidavit and the. newspaper doing real journalistic loyalty oath. work," Charles Kozoll, '60, per- The group feels "that affidavits sonnel director, revealed, of disbelief and loyalty oaths such The Daily needs all kinds of peo- as these are not in accordance pIe - writers, photographers, bud- with the American traditions of ding advertising men. Each of the academic freedom and freedom of three staffs - photography, edi- , belief. Also introduced was a bill for general government seeking $17 million for operation of such branches of government as the Senate, House, State Supreme Court and Attorney General's and Auditor General's divisions. A mental health appropriation bill recommended $75.3 million for the next fiscal year. Action on the higher education bill is expected to begin within the coming two weeks. Gov. G. Men- nen Williams has asked a total of $113 million. As in the past, University offici- als will be called to Lansing to appear before Senate appropria- tion committees to explain their budget requests.', The University seeks over $38 million for the next fiscal year. By mid-April, all appropriations are scheduled to be made. In the meantime, Democrats on the gov- erning boards of the state's col- leges and universities will meet with Democratic legislators in East Lansing Thursday. University Regent Eugene B, Power, Ann Arbor, calls the met- ing a "briefling session," meant to clarify the long and short-range problems facing the schools. SGC To0 View Rule Changes For Elections Student Government Council will consider changes in election rules at tonight's meeting. A return to the $25 campaign budget and display pictures or posters is proposed. The SGC fall election, for which these campaign measures were discontinued, drew a record low turnout of voters. SGC sponsorship of a "Know Your Candidates" booklet con- taining each candidate's response to The Daily questionnaire is also included in the motion. Daily Editor Thomas Turner, '60, will propose to ask Lewis Co- torial and business -- has a train- ing program for new members. No previous experience is necessary. 'No Confidence' "Further," Coburn continued, "the presence of such a require- *{