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gathering data which may -ae instrumental in ef-
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cursed diseases of the human race.
Unfortunately, the press of today demands a
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stories for its public. The universities of the na-
tion, with their "dancing" mice, provide a happy
hunting ground for reporters. The facts about
"dancing" mice are interesting; the facts about:
epilepsy are not. Consequently, the public is mis-
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SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1933
Discourtesy At The
Seabury Covocat on..
T O BE IN A HURRY is all right at
certain times but the convocation
yesterday morning at which the Hon. Samuel Sea-1
bury spoke was definitely, not one of those times I
After Judge Seabury's address it was announced
on the program that an honorary degree of LL.D.
was to be given him by the University and yet as
soon as he finished speaking a large number of
the audience got up and noisily made their way
from the auditorium. The noise was so great that
those remaining were unable to hear the first
part of the presentation speech by Prof John G.
Winter.
This was an example of discourtesy, not only to
Professor Winter, but to Judge Seabury, President
Alexander G. Ruthven and all of the other mem-
bers of the .faculty and Board of Regents as-
sembled on the stage.
It hardly seems possible that any of those who
left so precipitately were so rushed that the extra
five minutes that they would have had to wait
to see the presentation would have been seriously
inconvenienced. A little more courtesy at that
time would have. left Judge Seabury with a dis-
tinctly better impression of the Michigan student
body.-
Campus OpinionI
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THE ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
AND SOCIALISM
To the Editor:
The discussion of the teaching of socialism
in the economics department, which flares up
every now and then when socialist meets capital-
ist, seems to avoid certain fundemental points.
In the first place the economics taught in this
university is obviously the economics of the pres-
ent capitalistic laissez-faire system. It must be
recognized as such.
When a student attends a catholic seminary,
he expects to hear catholic theology. It is ex-
pounded in detail and carefully studied, but al-
ways with the assumption that it is the truth.
Lutheran theology might also be taught in the
seminary, but it is offered with the intention of
showing what misguided people have accepted as
truth and which is consequently wrong.
In the same manner, socialism is the goat of
the economics department. It is always pointed
out as an example of what isNOT right. The ob-
server sees, of course, that it is so, because it is
fundamentally different from the accepted eco-
nomic theology.
In the second place, socialism is a solution and
solutions are new and foreign to the economics
department. For years the "science" of economics
was taught. No search for cures or solutions was
necessary, because one of the precepts of cap-
italistic economics says that the system is self-
curing,
The present depression has placed quite a strain
upon this theory. Many of our economists have
come to believe that a depression is too dis-
astrous to be accepted as inevitable. As a result
many flowers have blossomed in the vegetable
garden. Every one of these solutions by its very
nature repudiates the laissez-faire back-bone of
capitalism. They all require tampering with a sys-
tem that cries, "Hands off!"
Capitalistic economics makes man a slave to
economic forces. He must bow before these forces
because he feels that it is useless to resist and all
he can do is hope for something to turn up.
On the other hand, socialistic economics with
its repudiation of laissez-faire, its planned econ-
omy, and its abolition of profit would make man
more than a match for his economic enemies. So-
sialism is the haven for all those who believe
that man can overcome his environment with re-
spect to economics and sociology, in the same
manner that he has been doing it in the field
of geographical and biological forces. It is a big
task, but man remains master of this world only
as long as he can meet and solve his problems,
whether they are dinosaurs, droughts, small-pox,
oppressions, or the fight for bread.
Our instinct to survive is bringing us in con-
flict with the capitalistic system. That conflict
is well represented in our economics department.
Witness the gulf between Naylor's book of genesis
and the way of salvation as proclaimed by Prof.
Ellis in his lectures and'by the heretical instruc-
tors in principles. It is a sign that our economic
theory is undergoing a great change.
Like Joshua of old, we socialists have encom-
passed the walls of the economics building seven
times. Now for a good hearty blast of the trumpets
and a little watchful-waiting and the walls will
crumble and fall. The department will be ours!
-James C. Johnson, '34.
It is bad for you if the restaurant owner serves
you some free sandwiches with it, but a health
tonic when served if you pay fr your sandwiches.
1c will make you drunk if under 18, but on that
date your stomach undergoes a change so as to
make the beer delightfully refreshing. It may be
that the stomach is under more of a muscular
strain while standing-thus making the beer a
poison, but while seated, your stomach enjoys it
as much as you do-and uses it to build up body
tissues! By turning our logic inside out and our
season upside down, you can see that I have
proved to you that the difference between in-
toxicating liquor and the "healthful amber fluid
known as 3.2, is the same as the difference be-
tween tweedle-de-dumn and tweedlee-clee. No I
matter, as the wets say "What the hell? Give us
our beer." Some day, if the depression shoud hap-
pen to ever have an ending, people may return
to a more normal state of lunacy. Meanwhile,
Hurrah (hic) for "beer, beace, and brosperity"
-E. R. Shaw, Grad.
Screen eflectins
Four stars means extraordinary; three stars very
good; two stars good; one star just another picture;
no stars keep away from it.
AT THE MAJESTIC
"KING KONG" OPENS TODAY
"King Kong," a fantastic tale of a 50 foot ape
and a hitherto undiscovered prehistoric island,
opens at the Majestic today. Made possible by new
applications of screen mechanics, trick photog-
raphy and improved production technology, this
picture is said to be comparable to "The Lost
World" which appeared some five years ago.
The story tells of a picture company going on
location on the savage island to make a wild-life
picture. The director finds a savage, almost in-
human, tribe, who are offering a sacrifice to its
fierce animal god but they would rather offer the
white girl who has come with the party.
Kong, the ape, takes her and, tenderly holding
the girl, fights other prehistoric creatures to death
as he holds her in the palm of his enormous hand.
A gas bomb finally overcomes the beast and he is
brought back to New York to be put on exhibi-
tion.
Kong is trussed up to a cross in New York's
largest theatre before a crowd of people who have
paid $20 a seat to see the monster. Denham, the
director, starts to tell his story and introduces
the girl. The cameramen's lights flash, scaring the
beast, and he easily bursts his chrome-steel
shackles and gets loose in New York city.
The picture is 11 reels long and lasts for an
hour and 50 minutes.
Musical Events
JUNIORS ON PARADE
A MUSICAL FANTASY
Reviewed by Beach Conger, Jr.
Even as roller skating has seized the campus
fancy as something new to do, so "Juniors on Pa-
rade" is something new in the line of entertain-
ment, thanks to the old maestro Roy Hoyer, and
if you like a variety of talent and dancing, don't
miss this latest production at the Lydia Mendel-
ssohn Theatre. Compared with some attempts at
campus entertainment, it could delight even the
eye of the more jaundiced critics.
The first act is entirely devoted to "Juniors"
between the ages of 3 and 8 years of age, and
the leading honors go to little Patsy Joyce Cline
and Teddy Maier in the leading roles. The stage
presence of these two seven-year olds is remark-
able, and Miss Patsy is far and away the best
tap dancer. Jean Pew, aged three, brought down
the house with her dance as the Cupie doll, while
Jane Sanford astonished the audience with an
acrobatic number. The best chorus novelty num-
ber was the Mickey House feature, another in-
genious child of the fertile brain of Mr. Hoyer.
The second act furnishes a number of dances
by the rpore advanced members of the classes.I
Needless to say, Mr. Hoyer and Miss Harriett
Heath, in a waltz number, presented the most
polished act of the evening. Max Goldman, Jr.,
and Billy Collins, in two specialty tap numbers,
richly deserved the loud applause and the re-
peated encores granted them by the enthusiastic
audience. Three talented choruses furnish a
background of beauty for each number.
What appealed to us most was the clever Ares-
entation of the youngsters in the first act. In
spite of their extreme youth, they were exceed-
ingly well trained, and provided a truly novel
brand of entertainment. In fact, in several places,
they put their older brothers and.sisters to shame.
But we do hope that tonight the Bill Board
Chorus, especially Waldo Abbott, Jr., will look
more as if they were enjoying the#-how.
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BEER, THE OPIATE
OF THE PEOPLE
The following is taken from the Detroit News
for Tuesday, April 4, 1933.
HERE'S HOW
WHAT KIND OF BEER?
"The Michigan beer bill will legalize beer
and wine with an alcoholic content not ex-
ceeding 3.2 per cent by weight."
WHERE TO GET IT
"Beer and wine may be bought and drunk
in restaurants, hotels, gardens, clubs, dining
cars and dining rooms on passenger boats."
"Bulk sales will be made by manufacturers
warehousemen and specially designated mer-
chants."
THE BILL PROHIBITS
"Bars.
"Free lunch.
"Sale of beer to anyone of less than 18
years unless a parent or guardian is present
to give consent.
"Serving to anyone not seated at a table.
"Drinking on the highways.
"Sale of beer or wine to be drunk in drug
or confectionery stores."
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Rligio us Activities
FIRST METHODIST
EPISCOPA L ZION LUTHERAN
CHURCH CHURCH
State and Washington StretsWashington St. at 5th Ave.
t.gr. Stelhorn, pastor
Frederick B. isher AITTEND } 9A.M-Bible School. Lesson.Topic:
Peter F. Stair "JESUS REBUKES SELF-
. J CHSEEKING
10:45-Morning WorshipCS
,,,,M.-Sc itw4h sermon on:t
"AM I GETTING AN EDUCATION?" Cj:3L"A,'RSERIS DISELS
Dr. Fisher R EGULARL "THE RISEN CHRIST DISPELS
{A sermon on the theme of the DOUBT"
5:30 P.M. - Student fellowship and
7:30--Evening Worship supper,
"FINDING GOD THROUGH THE 6:30 P.M.-Rev. Thomas Wilsoi of
MODERN POETS-- -- EDWIN Detroit will address the Student
ARLINGTON ROBINSON"lub
Dr. Fisher
E FIRST FIRST BAPTIST
PRESTERIANHILLEL CHURCH
PRESBYTER AN East Huron. West of Stat.
CH URC H FOUN DAT ION R.oEard Can Univert
CHURCH R. Edward, Sayles. Minister
Howard R. Chapman, University
Huron and Division Streets Cor . Univ. Ave..and Oakland Pastor
Merle H. Anderson, Minister Dr. Bernard Heller, Director 9:10 A.M.-TheChurch' School. r,
Alfred Lee Klaer. Associate Minister Albert J. Logan, Superintendent
9:30 AM. -Student Classes at the Dr.M.Hk
Church House. Dr. D. C. Holtoth of Tokic, Japan,
11:15 A.M. - Regular Sunday morn- will speak on. "THE MEETING OF
10:45 A.M. -- Morning Worship. ing service at the Women's League THE WEST AND 'THE EAST."
i. Anderson will preach on: Chapel. 12:00 M.-The student group meets
"FROM SHEEP-HERD TO Rabbi Elmer Berger of Pontiac - for 40 minutes at the Guild House.
SIJEPARD" will speak. 6:00 P.M. -Dr. Holtom will speak
Service of Ordination and Installa- Topic: "The Modern Conception of on:
tion of the newly elected officers. Prayer."
"THlE MORAL AND RELIGIOUS
5:30 P.M.-Social Hour for Young Sunday evening open house TRAINING OF JAPANESE
at the Foundation. YOUT
6:30 P.M.-"Young People's Meeting. Sca oradrfehet
"DISSECTINGMISSIONS" by our ocal o ereshments
Senior Medics.
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Charlestoning Rodents
And Starving Dolers . .
T HOUSANDS of dollars are spent
every year by the University of
Michigan in the study of dancing mice. Think of
it! Is there any wonder that the State House of
IRepresentatives has passed a bill that would cut
the appropriation of the University approximately
$1,500,000? Is there any reason whatsoever that
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the taxpayers of Michigan should finance a re- The above sample of legislation is a good ex-
search of the habits of Charlestoning- rodents. ample of the prevailing hysteria caused by the
Assuming that the mice could tango, the taxpay- depression. Beer, of course, being non-intoxicating
ers would not want to have them studied in times (so as not to "conflict" with the Eighteenth
like these when people are starving to death. Amendment!) is as delicious and healthful as ice
Under normal conditions, people of the .State cream, or even as much so as soda pop. The
might be willing to stand for a little foolishness puzzling features of the case, however, are those
which might involve even something like a flea listed under Where to Get It, and The Bill Pro-
circus. But with the depression going on right hibits. Naturally such a health tonic should be
under our noses and-" drunk in restaurants, with one's dinner, or at
So it goes. hotels, clubs, etc. However, if the dinner is free,
This is the sort of conversation that has been beware-for the beer is then intoxicating, or at
hurting the University throughout the State. The least injurious in some way. Similarly, beer can-
facts of the above example are absolutely without not be served to anyone not seated at a table.
foundation. While it is true that a study of the Why not serve it to people not seated at a table?
STARS1
__& STRIPES
By Karl Seifiert -- - -
"Debts contracted during a period of 'high' dol-
lars will be more easily paid with 'low' dollars,"
says a prominent economist. As we see it, all we
need now is some 'low' dollars.
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GRAND RAPIDS DOCTOR DIES
FOLLOWING SUDDEN DEATH
-Headine
Come, come, now! Let's start all over again.
"I care nothing for Berbing," shouted Mr. Thus-
selthwaite. "I don't care if he hangs. When he
was in trouble I helped him out. Then when I
asked him for help later he turned me down.
That's the kind of pal he is. He can go to the
devil. His whole family can go to the devil. You
can all go to the devil."-News Item.
Oh, a pox upon YOU, Mr. Thusselthwaite.
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ST. PAU L'S
LUTHERAN
(Missourt Synod)
Third and West Liberty
C. A. Breuer, Pastor
Sunday. April 23
DO NOT'
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YOUR
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EVANGELICAL
CHURCH
(Evangelical Synod)
South Fourth Avenue
'Theodore Schmale, Pstor,
Sunday, April 23
J):00 A.M.-Bible School.
9:30 A.M.-Service in German
10:45 A.M. - Service in English. The
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