By PHILIP SHERMAN More than 80 per cent of the requested University budget for 1960-61 will be earmarked for faculty salaries. This percentage is about the same as for the past decade, but the actual amounts of money have increased: in 1995-60, $35 mil- lion out of $43 million was given to salaries, while the proposed budget allots $41 million out of $50 million. These figures include money from legislative appropriations and student fees. The requested increases, Administrative Dean Robert L. Wil- liams explained, would cover a new nine per cent raise for faculty members similar to this year's, when there was an increase of al- most 10 per cent. To Make Up Pack Five per cent of the new raise will go to make up the defi- ciency between past faculty salary boosts and rises in the income of the average American worker, and four per cent will go to "meri- torious" individuals to keep pace with the economy's present rate of expansion, he amplified. The American Association of University Professors, gives the University a "C" rating on minimum salaries and a "B" on average figures. Russian Leaders Sense Problems Soviet Heads Aware of Prosperity Slavis Languages Professor Says By JEAN SPENCER Soviet leaders are becoming conscious of the problem of rising prosperity and its implications for their regime, Prof. Ernest J. Sim- mons of Columbia University said last night. Prof. Simmons began his lecture, delivered under the auspices of the Slavic languages department, by observing that there is more truth than cliche in the saying, "there are no experts on the Soviet Union, there are only variable degrees of ignorance." Over 30 years of continual study and visits to the Soviet Union Per Cent Faculty Salary Increase And faculty salaries have increased far less than the national faculty average, the University report regarding its request for 1960-61, released last month, indicated. Faced with faculty competition from other universities, and competition also from industry, the University will have to raise faculty salaries, it maintained. It listed salary increases made or planned by other Big Ten universities as one of the factors leading to need for new raises for University faculty members. Two conference schools plan eight per cent raises next year, supplementing raises last year of eight and 13 per cent. The report said other midwestern universities seek similar ad- vances. Cite Figures National Education Association figures cited by the report com- pare University salary gains to national trends. From 1955-58, the average national gain for professors was 14.1 per cent, while the University's was 5.1. Other figures: associate professor, 14.5 per cent and 3.1 per cent; assistant professor, 13.7 per cent and 6.3 per cent; instructor, 11.6 per cent and 5.3 per cent. At present, University salaries range from a low of $4,400 per year for some instructors to a high of $19,000 for a few veteran professors, the report continues. Faculty-wide average is $9,276. Rates for younger faculty members should especially be raised, Williams suggested. Fifty years ago, Williams said, men with doctorates had no place to go but into universities; today the situation is radically different. Attractions other than academic dignity and status and loyalty to a university are needed. The report says a serious difficulty in attracting "promising young PhD's" to the University is the slow rate of salary advance. A man under 25 years entering the faculty will get an average $4,537 per year, and will not be able to reach the total average sal- ary level - $9,300 - until at least past 40. From 50 to 70, there is an average increment of $2,000. Notes Federal Scale The report notes new federal civil service pay scales where government and universities compete for graduates in political sci- ence, sociology, economics, accounting and related subjects. The lowest federal grade commands a $9 to $10 thousand salary, while in the upper echelons, top is $17,500. The situation of the University relative to other universities is shown by a comparison to Harvard University: teaching fellows there earn more than some University instructors, while some in- structors receive between $6,000 and $6,500 per year. University rates range between the $4,400 minimum and $6,800, with an average $5,700. This average is $300 below the Harvard minimum. The instructor minimum at the New York City colleges is also above the University average by $200. The comparison shows similar results at higher levels. Har- vard's minimum for assistant professors is only a little below the University average of $7,100, while that of the New York colleges exceeds it. Other Schools Compared Both Harvard and New York's minimum for associate profes- sors are only two to four hundred dollars below the University's $8,700 average scale. On the professor level, the University average of $12,400 is only $400 above the Harvard minimum, though it exceeds New York's mimimum by $2,000. Recent figures released by Princeton University indicate a base of $8,000 for associate and $11,000 for full professors. The budget See 'U', Page 2 YI rL SirF t togan Seventieth Year of Editorial Freedom l3aitjj VOL. LXX, No 60 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1959 FIVE CENTS EIGHT PAGES have given him "an indefinable fr NDEA: Ike Favors Affidavits' Retraction WASHINGTON - President Dwight D. Eisenhower indicated today that he would favor repeal of the non-Communist affidavit required for Federal student loans. He told his news conference that a standard oath of allegiance, like that taken by public officials, was "sufficient." Such an oath of allegiance is required by the National Defense Education Act of 1958. A student seeking a loan must swear to sup- port the constitution and laws of the United States. Requires Signature But in addition the act requires student borrowers to sign a so- called 'negative affidavit.' This -says that the student does not be- lieve in, neither supports nor be- longs to an organization believing in, the overthrow of the Govern- ment by force. This negative affidavit has brought protests from many edu- cational organizations. Five uni- versities refused from the start to take part in the loan program be- cause of the affidavit. Eleven others have withdrawn, most re- cently Harvard and Yale Univer- sities. The President said he 'rather deplored' these university with- drawals because students were pre- vented from taking loans. The same'position was taken by Eisen- hower's former administrative as- sistant, Kevin McCann, president of Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio, in a letter to The New York Times last Monday. Opposes Compulsion - But President Eisenhower said that "when we begin to single out any group of citizens" and impose a loyalty affidavit on them as "a matter of legal compulsion," then h he could "see why they are resent- fuL", He said he had not particularly liked the non - Communist affi- davit requirement when the bill was originally passed. The provi- sion was added on the floor of the Senate in a little-noticed amend- ment by Sen. Karl E. Mundt, (R- South Dakota). The President's statement favor- ing the simple oath of allegiance undoubtedly will greatly improve the chances of a bill to repeal the non-Communist affidavit in the next session of Congress. (Copyrigt 199, New York Times; Reprinted by Special Permission) MSU Debates ROTCTIssue Students at Michigan State University are taking definite steps to alleviate the compulsory ROTC program. Their student government will ask Congress to look into compul- 0 el for the ebb and flow of life" in Russia, he said, and his specula- tions on her future are an out- growth of this experience. Khrushchev's Policy Planned Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev's current policy favoring improve- ment of living standards is moti- vated by a desire to show other nations that his brand of Com- munism is a short cut to material prosperity, Prof. Simmons said. Despite the gains made by Khrushchev's regime, he com- mented, visitors from the United States agree with what they have heard at home about the low living standards and drab exis- tence -of Soviet people. However, today's Russia should be compared rather with the Rus- sia of the twenties than with the 7 I 1 7 3 j 7 7 1 1 IBM SYSTEM: 'U' Changes Registration Card Form By CAROL LEVENTEN The railroad ticket is now one way - out. Replacing it is a single regis- tration card, to be used for the first time in Feb. It will be used in the architecture and design, natural resources, nursing and so- cial work schools and will go into effect for all colleges beginning in June, 1960. The University extension serv- ice will also adopt it as the regu- lar registration method in Feb. To Be Duplicated The IBM seven-and-one-half- by-f our inch card will be dupli- cated and then distributed to the fourteen offices which formerly received separate parts of the railroad ticket. "We hope it will give better service to both the offices and students," Edward G. Groesbeck, Director of Registration and Rec- ords, said. The new form will cost no more than the longer form, which was expensive to print and to cut. To Simplify Registration "We have tried to make regis- tration as simple as possible, and don't expect many difficulties," he commented. "All we need now is the cooperation of 24,000 stu- dents. With the new system, it will be essential that students register on time, Groesbeck said. Missing out on the duplication device, those registering late will have to fill out 14 separate cards. "We expect that this copy will be a better one - if the student fills out only one card, he'll do a better job," he said. When the new system isa adopt- ed by all parts of the University, it will involve the duplication of more than a quarter of a million copies. "But," he said, "it sounds like the plus side all the way." Buying Days This is to remind you there are r3 of them left before the Christmas exodus. House Senate-Approved Tax Program Takes Steps To Increase * * * * * * * * * Senators Discuss New Nuisance Taxes PROF. ERNEST SIMMONS ... talks on Russia United States for a valid concep- tion of the advancements made. he suggested. Calls Moscow Cosmopolitan Moscow, which Prof. Simmons termed the "showpiece of the Soviet Union," is relatively cosmo- politan in its buildings, streets, transportation. He noted that in- stallment buying has become pop- ular lately. This steady improvement in the material conditions of life is re- flected even in villages, and im- presses the "little people" of the Soviet Union, he said. He added that these people take little interest in politics although they are made aware of Soviet achievements by incessant propa- ganda. They know that under the Soviet regime Russia has become the second greatest nation of the world, however. Says People Patriotic ."The little people of Russia are proud of their country, and are deeply patriotic," he said. - Only another revolution, how- ever, could bridge the chasm that has developed between the two distinct classes of this so-called classless society, he emphasized. A great gap separates the work- ers from the new "privileged class," consisting of the ruling group, the aristocracy and the young intellectuals, he said. This group is conservative, since it has a vested interest in the regime. New Class Wants Luxuries Nevertheless, signs of "reaching out for the amenities of life, the By PHILIP SHERMAN Though it was apparent that party differences are as great as ever, four Republican and Demo- cratic senators all affirmed here last night they were unhappy about the "nuisance tax" package. But the newly-revised tax pro- gram, plus Veteran's Trust Fund liquidation, will pull the state through the rest of the 1959-60 fiscal year, Sen. Clyde H. Geer- lings (R-Holland), head of the senate taxation committee, ex- plained. The senators addressed a Uni- versity audience at the Student Government Council- Union-spon- sored debate in tie Undergraduate Library. Geerlings said the GOP will continue to push for a November referendum on a sales tax in- crease. Explains Situation "I don't like any part of the package," he admitted, but added that Democratic opposition to a sales tax and Republican reluc- tance on an income tax left little choice. Sen. Paul C. Younger (R-Lans- ing) added, "I am not happy with it, but it will do the job" of carry- ing the state through the tax crisis at least temporarily. Geerlings supported his claims, citing figures which he said showed there would be a large enough "growth factor" in the state's tax receipts through June to compensate for the "nuisance taxes" not voted. Sen. George C. Steeh (D-Mt. Clemens) called the nuisance tax package inadequate. He said ever since the sales tax diversion amendment of 1947, there has been a patchwork of tax solutions by the Republican-con- trolled legislature. Steeh said the new GOP-spon- sored package is another ' patch since it would provide only tem- porary relief, rather than ease -Daily-David Cantrell GREETINGS EXCHANGE-Republican and Democratic senators huddle with Prof. James K. Pollock (right), chairman of the political science department before the Student Government Council-Union sponsored tax crisis debate at the Undergrad last night. Left to right, Democrats Basil W. Brown (Detroit) and George C. Steeh (Mt. Clemens) and Republicans Clyde H. Geerlings (Holland) and Paul C. Younger (Lansing). Prof. Pollock moderated the debate. long-term demands-on state funds. The Republican senators in turn charged the Democrats had blocked their attempts to place a resolution for a general sales tax increase op last April's ballot. The state constitution prohibits increasing the sales tax beyond its present rate of three cents on dollar retail purchases. Only a public referendum can increase the sales tax ceiling. State Democratic Position Geerlings and Younger claimed the Democrats opposed putting the sales tax proposal on the ballot last spring because the public would not have time to under- stand the issue. Now, they said, Democrats op- pose a referendum when there is plenty of time for the people to consider the measure, since it will not come to the polls until Nov. 1960. Sen. Basil W. Brown (D-Detroit) preferred a combination personal income-corporate profits tax to increase the sales tax.j Accused Gov. Williams Geerlings, however, charged that Gov. G. Mennen Williams' Janu- ary television address advocating a graduated income tax had dampened popular support of any, income tax. He also reasoned that a corpor- ate profits tax would make neces- sary an income tax which, he asserted, the people are definitely against. Corporate business, he said, would demand taxes on un- incorporated businesses, which in turn, would ask a personal income tax to distribute the tax burden evenly. AT ART MUSEUM: Italian Exhibition To Open Tomorrow STEEL: Union Wants Fact-Finders' Suggestions WASHINGTON (JP)-The Steel- workers Union last night proposed that President Dwight D. Eisen- hower instruct his inquiry board to recommend a solution of all issues in the steel dispute. The union acted only minutes after Eisenhower, in a nationwide TV - radio speech, demanded a quick end to the dispute which threatens a renewed steel strike late next month. David J. McDonald, union presi- dent, said he agreed entirely with Eisenhower's position that a set- tlement in steel is long overdue. The union chief said he is will- ing to negotiate a settlement with- in the framework of any recom- mendation which Eisenhower's steel inquiry panel might make. McDonald said that he made the inquiry board proposal in a letter delivered to Eisenhower be- fore the President's speech last night. George W. Taylor, Chairman of Eisenhower's Steel Fact Finding Committee, declined comment. Taylor said he had not been'con- tacted by the White House about McDonald's suggestion. Galens Drive Opens Today The 32nd annual Galens Christ- mas Drive opens today and will continue through tomorrow. Demo4trats, Republicans Attack Plan GOP Caucus Asks Rise of $16 Million To End State Crisis LANSING (AP)-First steps were taken in the House yesterday toward fattening up the Senate $34 million emergency tax plan. Republicans took a stand for an increase of at least $16 dollars, set- ting their sights on a minimum of 50 millions. Democrats, for the time being, washed their hands of the affair amid fresh and pungent criticisms of the GOP Senate tax bundle as inadequate and worse. Dispersed Until Tuesday Before anything concrete could be accomplished, lawmakers dis- persed until Tuesday. The GOP caucus, with about three-fourths of the members on hand, suggested $19 million in ad- ditions. It supported putting an extra mill on the corporation franchise tax to boost the package yield $12 million, and a $5 tax on moving traffic violations to produce six million more. Demands Larger Program, Rep. Allison Green (R-Kings- ton), GOP floor leader, spoke out in stronger terms than other Re- publicans in the demand for .a larger program. "Personally, I'm taking the posi- tion that the House will stand for nothing less then $50 million. I think we need 50 to 60 millions to do the job," he told newsmen. Rep. Joseph J. Kowalski (D-De- troit),'Democratic floor leader; sat on a huddle with Republican lead- ers but said he was ready to make no commitments. Democrats Don't Agree There were further signs it would be pretty much a go-it- alone proposition for Republicans in the House, except for the sup- plying of the necessary few Demo- cratic votes for whatever the GOP finally agreed on. Kowalski blistered the GOP Sen- ate program as a "scatter-brained scheme to freeze continued in- solvency into the laws of Michi- gan." He added: "While this fabricated financial fantasy prevails in the Senate Re- publican caucus, responsible state officials are trying to pay Republi- can-contracted bills with money existing only in the minds of the Senate Taxation Committee." Democrats Didn't Field Apparently, Democrats weren't ready to yield a bit on their de- mand for $110 million in new taxes, plus release of the Veterans Trust Fund for another $40 mil- lion or more. MeanwhileRepublican members of the bipartisan House Tax Com- promise Committee that reported Tuesday began to edge on the posi- tion then subscribed to. The bipartisan group called for An exhibition of painting in post-war Italy will open at the University Museum of Art tomor- row. Circulated by the American Fed- eration of Art, it includes the work' of 41 contemporary Italian artists. The paintings, selected to portray new aspects and trends in Italian art, were chosen by Prof. Lionello Venturi of the University of Rome. Three generations of painters are represented. The first, estab- lished before the war, still mirror the contrast between the figurative and the abstract. The post-war liberation saw reconstruction in. the arts as well as in the political sphere, with artists now reaching beyond abstraction to reality. I i~~3 U