Greek By HANNAH MORRISON Despite attempts to change the focus and image of the Greek system at the University, pledges are down again this year and Greeks fear that more houses may follow the nine which folded last year. As one sorority member laments, "Peo- ple don't even care enough to give the Greek system a chance. Last year there was a lot of active anti-Greek feeling. This year there is only apathy." Judy Kursman, rush coordinator for Panhellenic Association, says that the number of girls going through rush has dropped from 1,200 to 200 in the past three years. Only 500 men joined fraternities last year while almost double that number pledged houses in 1968. In an effort to attract more members both Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council (IFC) have modified rules regu- lating rushing procedures. Panhellenic has lifted its restrictive s ystem rules regarding mandatory meetings, reg- istrations, attendance of mixers and talks with "rush counsellors" in favor of a sys- tem which permits aspiring sorority girls to merely visit those houses they wish to see. , However the rule forbidding the attend- ance of men at mixers has been retained as well as the final desserts period during which probable new sorority members are invited to their new houses. Kursman explains that "we cut out a number of meetings and other things be- cause the girls were being pressed with too much shit." IFC has abolished registration and dropped its rule that prospective pledges attend each house in the system. The organization now simply requests that each house be open during the week of January 24. The responsibility for con- tacting new members has been given to the individual fraternities. Panhellenic was completely revamped last November when its members rewrote still to ttering its constitution and changed officers. Its new system uses a rotating officers ar- rangement whereby members are elected from each sorority, rather than each house president representing her house. Steve Morrison, president of IFC, adds that, "Fraternities have had a tough time explaining their value since students now focus on issues and action rather than a keg of beer and a good time. "There's been a change of priorities due to the growth of the campus and the po- larization of Americans," he adds. What do former rraternity members say has happened? Geoffrey Holczer, a former member of Zeta Beta Tau, one of six Jewish fraternities which died last year, says, "there was a bandwagon movement away from the house last year when the bills went up. Also people just weren't into sharing a bathroom with fifty other guys." One past member of Sigma Alpha Mu attributes the demise of his chapter to the increasing use of marijuana. "Grass is quiet and personal, not conducive to large groups. Its the opposite extreme of a T.G. that can be heard 400 yards away." Robert Rorke, assistant director of Uni- versity Housing, blames the death of many of the seven fraternities that passed away last year to poor housing conditions, management problems and neglect by the University, alumni and the nationals. . Alpha Epsilon Pi and Phi Epsilon were both forced to shut down last year be- cause of poor physical conditions. Phi Epsilon burned down after attempting to increase pledges by going co-ed. Alpha Epsilon Pi was sold because it could not be brought up to housing code standards. Delta Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Pi were forced to close for similar reasons. Needed improvements in their buildings proved too expensive. Rorke cites a "lessening of commit- ment" on the part of fraternity officers as one management problem. "Until last See GREEKS, Page 7 -Richard Lee, Inc. Final desserts at the Tri Delt house THE 1970 EDGARS See editorial page C, r .AirigAan :4Ia itM MISERABLE High-30 Low--20 Fair to partly cloudy; possibility of some snow Vol. LXXXI, No. 97 Ann Arbor, Michigan-Sunday, January 24, 1971 Ten Cents Ten Pages -Daily-Terry McCarthy Oh say can you see Players stand for the national anthem before last nights hockey game in which Den- ver beat Michigan 6-3. FOLLOWING TEACH-IN New ENACT program to concentrate on action U.S. hikes military aid to Cambodia SAIGON (P) - The United States rushed war supplies to Cambodia yesterday, includ- ing material for bolstering defenses at the badly-battered Phnom Penh airport. Two U.S. Air Force C130 transport planes ferried in 80 tons of war supplies including arms, ammunition, spare parts, barbed wire and sandbags. Officials in Saigon said the airlift, inau- gurated last month under the U.S. military assistance program for Cambodia, may be speeded because of the enemy attack on Friday. The attack destroyed 95 per cent of Cambodia's operational air force. In addition, there is some thought being given in Washington and Saigon to replac- ing the Cambodian air force planes de- stroyed or damaged in the attack. Some of the fresh supply of war materiel was destined for soldiers working on re- captured Highway 4, Cambodia's lifeline to the sea. Meanwhile a combined Cambodian and South Vietnamese force completed a link-up on the highway Friday in Pich Nil Pass, halfway down the 115 mile highway from Phnom Penh to Kompong Som, the deep water port on the Gulf of Siam. North Viet- namese had blocked it for two months. Lt. Col. Am Rong, Cambodian army spokesman, said Phnom Penh probably would become the target of long range roc- kets and heavy mortars. He said an "enemy" unit with Soviet-built 122mm rockets has moved close to the capital from the north- east. The rockets have a range of seven miles. He made no mention of reports by sources in Cambodia that the enemy had destroyed 500 yards of roadway south of Pich Nil by blowing it into a ravine. If true, this would require more time for the repairs. A spokesman did not say whether the 5,300 South Vietnamese, who took part in the drive that opened Jan. 13 to clear the road, would remain in Cambodia or return to South Vietnam. It seemed likely that some of the troops would be given furloughs to go home for the Tet holidays next week. -Daily-Terry McCarthy Workshop at party convention Slow economy tightens job market for 'U' grads By ART LERNER Environmental Action for Survival (EN- ACT) is changing its emphasis this year from educational activities to action orient- ed programs. The group built a-national reputation on last year's Teach-in and the subsequent publication of a pamphlet, "Guidelines for Citizen Action on Environmental Problems," according to acting director Hal Abramson. But the Teach-in last spring was designed to "make people aware" of environmental issues and problems, Abramson says. "This year the group hopes to involve students in projects that actually do something about the problems we face." After the Teach-in came a "rest period," Abramson notes. "Everything had been Teach-in, Teach-in, Teach-in, for a long time. Things slowed down so we could re- gain momentum." Abortion reform is high on the priority list of many ENACT members. State Senator Gilbert Bursley (R-Ann Arbor) has intro- duced a bill that is comparable to the liberal abortion law of New York State. ENACT plans to cooperate with other groups based in Lansing to lobby in favor of the bill. A similar bill was defeated last year by a narrow margin. "There was too much screaming and yell- ing and not enough supportive action tak- en," one ENACT member concerned with abortion reform commented on the defeat of that bill. See ENACT, Page 10 By ALAN LENHOFF Despite an apparent leveling of last year's economic down-swing, placement experts say this spring's job-hunting seniors will have to be a lot less fussy than the class of 1970. The key word this year is "flexibility," says William R. Audas, assistant director of the University Placement Services. "Any geographic limitation on where the appli- cant can work simply hurts his chances of finding work," he says. Geogia Watermulder, Placement Services career planner, echoes the point, and adds that job hunters should be prepared to accept job offers in fields they have not MAKING THE CAMPUS SAFE Cot. Davids: Anonymous'U'administrator previously considered but are nonetheless qualified for. "The bargaining position of the graduat- ing student has changed dramatically in the past year," says Jack Shingleton, placement director at Michigan State University (MSU). "In the past he may have been able to select from five to seven job offers. This year the selection may be reduced to one- and for good students maybe more than that. He will have to compromise." These opinions are supported by a survey of 916 major employers conducted by the College Placement Council (CPC). The council reports show that employers are making 21 per cent fewer campus recruiting visits than last year, and are planning to hire 23 per cent fewer college graduates. The council, a non-profit organization based in Bethlehem, Pa., anticipates that business majors will be the least affected, with job openings down 18 per cent. The sharpest drop was in science, mathematics and other technical categories-31 per cent below last year. According to the report, accounting and merchandising firms plan the smallest de- crease in campus visits, down 2.5 per cent and 8.6per cent respectively. The largest employer of new graduates, the government, predicts a 16 per cent drop; banking, finance and insurance firms plan a 26 per cent de- cline in visits. However, placement officers emphasize that a drop in the number of campus visits is not always an indication of a dip in the number of job openings available. Audas explains that many employers are feeling the effects of the slow economy. Realizing how tight the job market is they have de- cided to let job applicants come to them this year, instead of spending large sums of money visiting campuses. Placement officers also cite the sagging economy, the reduction in draft calls, the New Party sets part of program By ANDY ZACK and KRISTIN RINGSTROM The recently formed radical party of Ann Arbor began constructing its plat- form at the second plenary session of its convention last night. The party agreed on policy statements on police, crime, drugs, medical care facili- ties and local transportation. The party also wrote its platform state- ment on police, crime, and drugs. The plat- form plank accused the Ann Arbor city gov- ernment of not "adequately controlling the actions of its police department which has led to widespread abuses of police powers which have had disastrous effects on the community." The proposal also suggested that: -all ordinances restricting the use of drugs be repealed -the city institute drug education pro- grams and provide medical treatment for heroin addicts and persons suffering side effects from drugs; -the dismissal of Police Chief Walter Krasny ; -a penal program be designed to reha- bilitate criminals rather than punish them. The 70 people attending the convention session endorsed a revised edition of a pro- posal written by the health care committee of the party at one of yesterday's work- shops. The original proposal called for a com- plete overhauling of the present health care system, with the goal of "providing free or low cost quality medical care." The proposal included provisions for a community-con- trolled, 24-hour medical system-a "major centrally located clinic with decentralized health centers located throughout the city." Under the committee's plan, general and specialized medical services would be pro- vided on a "sliding-scale fee basis," and people from within the community would be trained to help at the centers, especially in the field of preventive medicine. Debate on the committee's recommenda- tions centered on objections to the "sliding- scale fee basis," which was regarded by some convention participants as a form of re- gressive taxation. The committee proposal was eventually amended to indicate that the ultimate goal of the party would be to pro- vide minimal flathmedical fees mandatory for all citizens. Transportation was next on the agenda. After a few brief comments, a motion ques- tioning the entire scope and philosophy of the party was made. It proposed that the party broaden its essentially local base and stop writing platforms that are merely re- formatory. After a 15 minute discussion it was de- cided to further consider the proposal in to- day's session. The party accepted the report of the transportation workshop after a few amend- ments were passed. The proposal calls for a free public transit system which would encourage the use of busses and discourage the use of private vehicles. The plan includes provisions for free pub- lic transportation, and the merger of public school, university and Ann Arbor Trans- portation Authority bus services for effici- ency and coordination of routes. By LARRY LEMPERT Three months ago Col. Frederick Davids left his job as commander of the Michigan State Police to take up residence in academia as Director of Safety at the University. Sincethat time Davids and his job have remained mysteries to the students on campus, as Davids is one of the most anonymous administrators on campus. Davids explains this easily, however, saying that the last few months have simply been "a period of getting acquainted" with his new job. "I haven't come in with a broom and started swishing left and right," he says, explaining his relative anonymity. "change should be orderly." Davids' new position of safety director was created. according to director of business operations James Brinkerhoff, to "consolidate all safety activities on campus." "Urbanization keeps creeping in on the University." says Brinkerhoff. "There was an increased need for total His concerns include physical safety conditions on campus, particularly fire safety. He is also responsible for overseeing Sanford Security, a private security service employed by the University. It wasoriginally thought that Davids might be in- volved in identifying students involved in disruptions as part of his new post. In a news conference last summer, Davids said, "Pro- visions of various state legislative acts, plus the Univer- sity's own rules, necessitate improved investigation and identification procedures be established at this level." However, he says his main concerns with identifica- tions are now in distinguishing students and non-stu- dents on campus. Referring to the possibility of seeking out students involved in disruptions, he says, "I didn't have that in mind. But if serious disruptions occur, it would be part - of my responsibility to make identifica- tions." In regard to the use of drugs on campus, Davids says he is interested in cooperating with the police if necessary. haven't had a chance to do so, but I wouldn't hesi- 3