'he Weather Cloudy, colder in southeast portion today; Saturday partly cloudy. QJ .g 5kFA~ Iaitt .... VOL. XLIV No. 35 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1933 ______________ t Monetary Program Criteized Sharfiman Disapproves Of Government 'Tinkering' With Currency Favors Repudiation Of Experimentation 12 University Professors Sign Statement Asking For MoneyStability Prof. J. Leo Sharfman, chairman of the department of economics, who conducts a seminar in public control of industry, is among 12 professors who yesterday called for a public repudiation of the "radical experi- mentation with our currency" by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and other members of the National ad- ministration. Criticisms of the pres- ent plans recently appeared in the Chicago Daily News. Saying that individual enterprise could be relied upon to readjust par- ticular cost and prices, and that re- covery could be achieved only through increased business and pro- duction which would increase na- tional income, the professors de- clared. "Tinkering with the monetary unit will not remedy deep-seated economic maladjustments." "The gold content of the dollar is relatively unimportant in general price restoration when compared with bank credit actively at work," the report said. "It is now assumed in Washing- ton that the price of gold and the prices of other commodities move automatically in the same direction and apparently that there is too much gold in the dollar to get the benefits of a higher price level. "The relationship of gold to prices is complicated and indirect. It is a sobering thought that the 1926 price level was based on a gold dollar of the old weight. The high prices of 1926 were not due to the manipula- tion of the gold weight of the dollar, but were dependent upon a broad use of bank credit." It is the 1926 price level which the administration has said it hopes to restore. Other professors who signed the statement were: Professors James Bell, F. S. Diebler, Ralph Heilman, and Horace Secrist of Northwestern University; Garfield Cox, Harry -Gid- eonse, and H. A. Mills of the Uni- versity of Chicago; William Kiek- hoffer of the University of Wiscon- sin; A. B. Wolfe of Ohio State Uni- versity; and Ivan Wright of the Uni- versity of Illinois. Season Tickets For Lectures On Sale oday Season tickets for the remaining five lectures of the Oratorical Asso- ciation series will go on sale at noon today at Wahr's, it was announced yesterday by Carl G. Brandt, busi- ness manager. Persons who bought single admis-I sion tickets for the opening lecture may apply the purchase price on a complete season ticket by presenting their stubs, it was said. Lecturers to appear on the re- mainder of the 1933-34 series are Edna St. Vincent Millay, poet, Nov. 16; Col. Raymond Robins, authority on Soviet Russia, Dec. 12; Air Com- modore P. F. M. Fellowes, leader of the Mt. Everest expedition, Jan. 25; Capt. C. W. R. Knight, authority on birds, Feb. 20; and Dr. Amos 0. Squire, consulting physician at Sing Sing Prison, March 1 Single admission tickets for the appearance of Miss Millay are also on sale at Wahr's, Mr. Brandt an- nounced. Cl assElections To Be Held For Soph Medics Sophomores in the Medical School will hold an election for class offi- cers at 11 a. m. Monday in the East Amphitheatre - of the West Medical Building, it was announced yesterday by Gilbert E. Bursley, '34, president New Issue Of The Gargoyle To Have Featured Men's Section Grade School Revampong __ Who said that women are invading the men's world in almost every field? This "month's Gargoyle will turn the tables when it appears, for the men have become mannequins and the last word in what the well- dressed man is wearing will be shown pictorially, with campus "big-shots" modeling. The women started it all with their department called Sophisticated Lady, which tells the co-eds what is new and smart in an unusual man- ner. But, when this appeared in the' first issue a distinct green shade was noticed creeping over the physiog- nomy of mere man - presto -con- versations, suggestions and the re- sult. It seems that the editors of Gar- goyle are more sensitive to public opinion and what the students want than in the past, for demand has resulted in another change to be made in the coming issue. Several thousand letters, or less, were re- ceived asking that the artists get busy and give readers more cartoons, and they say the suggestion is being followed. Also, they are going to in- clude more humor, according to Thomas Powers, '34, managing ed- itor. These changes are being instituted as the first results of the request for open criticism and suggestions that was included in the first issue, Pow- ers explained. Otherwise the Gargoyle will con- tinue in the form that made such an apparent hit when it first ap- peared. It will include number eight in the series of Preposterous People, in which another B. M. O. C. will be shown in his true light, with his idio- syncrasies bringing about his expo- sure. In addition another nationally fa- mous dance orchestra will be dis- cussed, the football department will give the Gargoyle's analysis of past games, and all will be included in the same sized magazine-40 large pages. 'I Comedy Club Will Present Play By Barry 'Hotel Universe' Is Chosen For Initial Production; Gramercy .To Direct Cast "Hotel Universe," a sparkling play interspersed with clever comedy, from the pen of Playwright Phillip Barry, has been secured for the in- itial dramatic presentation of Com- edy Club, Nov. 17 and 18, at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, according to an announcement made last night by Clarence W. Moore, '34L. Phillip Barry's plays are well- known both on Broadway and in Hollywood. Hope Williams originally created "Holiday" on the stage, and when it was screened a few years ,later, Ann Harding was featured in the leading role. "Paris Bound," was probably the last of Barry's plays to be presented on- an Ann Arbor stage. It was produced by Comedy Club four years ago. "Hotel Universe," is unlike most of the currently modern plays in that it is written in one act, lasting about two hours. Comedy Club's dramatiza- tion will drop the curtain somewhere in the middle of the play as an inter- mission. Following the intermission the play will be continued from the break. The scene is laid on the colorful terrace of an old hotel in southern Fance. The entire stage will be used for the setting. "'Hotel Universe' is the most artistic show produced on the campus by Comedy Club for a number of years," Moore said. Final castings for the play will be made this afternoon under the di- rection of Edwin Gramercy of the Detroit Little Theatre. Supporting no leading characters, the cast is evenly divided among four male and four fe- male roles. Staton Claims Political Enemies Abducted Him PIKEVILLE, Ky., Nov. 2.-(P)-De- laring he was convinced his "po- litical enemies" were responsible for his abduction, Willis Staton, '58, who returned Wednesday night to his home here after being missing since early last Friday, today planned his own investigation of the incident. Staton, who said he was kidnaped by four masked men and held cap- tive in a cabin several days before freeing himself, announced his wife already had inaugurated a private investigation of his purported kid- naping. Officers and a department of justice agent from Cincinnati started an investigation shortly after Staton disappeared. Many Speakers To Appear At Institute Meet Speeches To Be Heard In Morning, Afternoon And Evening Sessions Addresses by Dr. W. W. White- house, dean of men at Albion college, Dr. Paul Voelker, State Superinten- dent of Public Instruction, and Mrs. B. F. Langworthy, first vice-presi- dent of the National Congress of Par- ents and Teachers, will feature to- day's meetings of the Parent Edu- cation Institute. Dean Whitehouse is to open the morning program at 9:30 in the Lyd- ia Mendelssohn Theatre. He will be followed by Prof. Arthur Moehlman of the School of Education who will discuss "Reconstruction in the Schools" at 10:45. The afternoon session, meeting in the University High School Auditori- um, will start at 2 p. m. with a con- ference, Dr. W. D. Henderson, Di- rector of the Extension Division, pre- siding. Dr. Stuart A. Courtis, pro- fessor of education, will speak on "The Co-operative Approach to the Solution of Educational Problems." Dr. Voelker will then present "The Reconstruction of the State Program for 'Education" at 3:15. Institute members will convene at 6 p. m. in the ballroom of the League for dinner. Afterwards they will hear Dr. W. C. Trow, professor of edu- cational psychology, speaking on "The German Youth Movement and the Schools," and Mrs. Langworthy, who will speak on the topic, "A Lay- man Looks at Education." Dean Potter Of Purdue Talks Before Engineers Speaking before the student branch of the American Society of Mechani- cal Engineers, the mechanical engi- neering faculty of the College of En- gineering, and engineering students last night at the Union, Dean A. A. Potter of Purdue University and na- tional president of A. S. M. E., struck a cheerful note. To those of his listeners facing graduation and no prospect of a job, he cited an impressive list of great industrial leaders, including Gerard Swope, Alfred P. Sloan, and Paul W. Litchfield, who graduated and got their start in the severe depressions of '73, '93, and '07. Dean Potter urged the engineers to broaden and liberalize their edu- cation and to develop their charac- ter and personality. These things, as well as technological training, are needed by the engineer attempting to get started at this time, he said. Dr. Henderson, Extension Division Head, Criticizes Present Organization Suggests Ten-Year Attendance System Address Features The First Day Of Parent Institute; Three Sessions Held Stressing the necessity of providing every child from the ages of six to sixteen with fundamental courses embodying instruction in matters that come within the range of his everyday experience, Dr. W. D. Hen- derson, Director of the University Extension Division, last night pre- sented his plan for "Revamping Our Schools" to an enthusiastic audience of the Parent Education Institute at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre as the highlight of yesterday's Institute program. Dr. Henderson considers that our schools as now organized are suffer- ing from too much formal grada- tion; that the whole system for the first 10 years lacks flexibility. In his opinion, "In possibly one-fourth of the high schools of this state the two upper grades could be eliminated, provided means are available for the education of students in special groups above the tenth grade." Suggests Reorganization He suggested the organization of the public school system on a ten- year plan, with the eleventh and twelfth years devoted on one hand to subjects required for college exami- nation, and on the other to those of a strictly vocational nature. "The school for the first 10 years would be radically changed," said Dr. Henderson. "Only five major sub- jects would be taught and these five would be taught for the whole 10 years. They'are: f the "tool sub- jects," readin gwngand arith- metic; second, health; third, general science; fourth, the social sciences; and fifth, elementary appreciation in artistic subjects, such as music, lit- erature, drawing, and painting. Very little emphasis would be put on grades, and any student who at- tended school for ten years, con- formed to the rules of the group, and who did reasonably fair work would be graduated." Says Economy Would Result It was Dr. Henderson's contention that his plan would make for both economy, as far as expense is con- cerned, and efficiency so far as teach- ing is concerned. He decried the so- cial pressure which now exists for training most students only for the twelfth grade graduation, and fur- ther criticized the situation in which many a student studies algebra, ge- ometry, and Latin not because he cares for these subjects but because he isforced to take them in order to graduate. Summarizing his plan, he declared that it "Provided for 12 years of free education, with the understanding that the last two years would be de- voted to special study along lines in which the students are qualified to work or in which they are inter- ested." While this was yesterday's address, members of the Institute spent a busy day listening to other speeches, most of them being given by Uni- versity faculty members interested in various aspects of child training. Educators Lead Discussion Mrs. B. F. Langworthy, First Vice- President of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, opened the morning program at University High School with a statement of the du- ties of a local Parent Teacher As- sociation, stressing the social obliga- tions of the community toward its students. She was followed by Dr. Marguerite Wilker, Associate Pro- fessor of Education, who spoke on "Co-operation of Children in the Home Through Language Influence." At the afternoon session in Uni- versity High School, Dr. Willard C. Olson, associate professor of educa- tion, discussed "Personality Factors in Delinquency." Dr. Arthur E. Wood, professor of sociology, spoke on "Sociological Factors in Delin- quency," and the topic was con- cluded by a speech on "The Clinical Approach to Treatment," given by Dr. Maud E. Watson of the Chil- dren's Center, Detroit. After a brief intermission the audience joined in Junior Class Held As Spy Heads Make A poimtments Committees In Dentistry, Medical, And Engineer ing School Announced Finance, Executive Boards Are Named L a w y e r s And Architects Pick Schaible, Cowden As Executive Leaders Five junior class presidents, in the College of Engineering, College of Architecture, Law School, School of Arvid W. Jacobson, 28Ed., who, Dentistry, and Medical School, an- with his wife, is under arrest at nounced appointments to class com- Helsingfors, Finland on charges of tt terdespionage. Jacobson attended the mit ees yesterday. University for three years, graduat- Tage Jacobson, president of the ing from the Schoo of Education in class of 1935 in the engineering ccl- 1928. lege, named Joseph Wagner chairman of the executive committee, and Ward Wood, Allen Knusi, Chase Teaboldt,A. Drive and Royer Schlingman as the other A members.CTo On the finance committee, Jacob- -Comm ece son placed Oliver Spark as chair- man, and Thomas Dooling, Gilbert Shaw, Lewis Bosworth, and Francis DuLyn as members of the group. Medic Committees Chosen $60,000 Has Been Chosen In the Medical School Louis Zlat- As Goal For Community kin named chairmen and members on three committees, as well as a Fund Association representative on the J-Hop commit- tee. William Wanger was given the A sum of $1,000 for student emer- latter post. For chairman of the ex- gency relief and a total sum of $60,- ecutive committee he appointed Gor- 261.16 have been set as the goals of don Balyeat, assigned by William the Community Fund Association, Taylor, Gilbert Reed, Harold Sugar, members of which will meet for a Victor Linden, and Abe Edelstein. send-off dinner at the Masonic Sidney Davidow was named chair- Temple this evening before begin- man of the finance committee, and ning the campaign tomorrow morn- the other'posts on it were given to ing. Isabel Wolfstein, David VanDerSlice, The total budget has been reduced and So Baker. On the social commit- $677.84 from last year's figure. Can- tee Zlatkin named MauricecHauser vassing will last one week, ending chairman, John Sauk, Marcus Wei- next Friday, Nov. 10. ner, and Robert Masahari. Speakers at tonight's meeting in- In the School of Dentistry, Milton cdude Mayor Robert Campbell, E. E. Converse named Stewart Miller as Lucas, president of: the-ommon chairman of the executive commit- Council, Lewis Fohey, chief of police, tee, and Van Frowine and Stuart and Everett DeRyke, chairman of the Swanton as the other members. Ron- Washtenaw County Relief Commis- ald Fox was appointed chairman of sion. Prof. A. H. White of the en- the financial committee, along with gineering school, a member of the David Begelman and Richard Hills. executive committee of the associa- Stuart Swanton will be the represen- tion, will preside. Music will be fur- tative of the school on the J-Hop nished by the University Glee Club. committee. The largest single sum in the fund Olsaver Names Chairmen will go to the Family Welfare Bu- The fourth class-to name commit- reau, which has requested $9,500. mee members was in the College of Next to this is the Young Men's Architecture. Edward Oisaver, junior Christian Association, which has re- president, placed Ernst Schaible as quested $8,470, and the Salvation chairman of the executive committee, Army, which has requested $5,828. and Margaret Culver and Samuel The smallest request is from the Scheiner on the same body. Council of Social Agencies, which has asked for $100. As chairman of the financial com- An effort to help the city's unem- mittee Olsaver chose Vernon Tree, ployed and needy will be held today with Richard Robinson and David when 400 Boy Scouts will canvass Heisler as the other members, the city in a house-to-house cam- In the Law School Richard Kreuse, paign for old clothes. Today they president of the junior class, named will leave handbills describing the six members on two committees. Rob- nature of the campaign, and tomor- ert Cowden will serve as chairman row they will make their collections. of the executive committee, assisted The distribution of all articles which by Clarence Slocum and Herbert Mil- are received will be placed in the liken. Charles Lawton was named hands of the Family Welfare Bureau. chairman of the finance committee and Horace Blackwell and Neil Hayes Announce Registration committee members. Plans For Illinois Game WRITER LEAVES GERMANY Plans for registration of Michigan MUNICH, Nov. 2.-(P)-Noel Pan- alumni and students attending the ter, British newspaperman accused Illinois football game at Urbana to- of incorrectly reporting a Nazi gath- morrow were announced yesterday ering, left the Munich jail and Ger- afternoon by T. Hawley Tapping, many today as an undesirable alien, general secretary of the Alumni As- Immediately after he was notified sociation. that his release was ordered, Panter All graduates and students are re- signed a statement that he would quested to identify themselves at the quit Germany within 48 hours. With- regular Alumni Association booth out losing any time' he boarded a which will be open all Saturday train, the route of which the British morning at the Inman Hotel, near Consulate General, on Panter's wish, the Illinois Central station, in Cham- declined to disclose. paign. Program For First Of Faculty Concerts Announced B Moore The program for the first of the Professor Besekirsky was a dis- season's series of faculty concerts to tinguished European performer be- be given by members of the School fore coming to America at the out- of Music at 4:15 p.m., Sunday, Nov. break of the war. He continued his 5, in Hill Auditorium, was announced residence in this country and became yesterday by Prof. Earl V. Moore, a naturalized citizen, serving in many Musical Director of the University. professional capacities in the East The varied program will be pre- before joining the University faculty. sented by Arthur Hackett, tenor; Professor Pick had an enviable ca- Wassily Besekirsky, violin(; Hanid reer in Switzerland and continental Pick, violoncellist; Joseph Brinkman, Europe before joining the Philadel- pianist; and the U iversity Sym- phia Symphony Orchestra, under Proper 'MiXing' Course To Be Offered By Bartenders Institute By WILLIAM G. FERRIS A co-educational institution known as the American Bartenders Institute' and devoted to the teaching of how good drinks are made, and what dis- tinguishes one from another, has opened in New York City under the direction of A. H. Paine, dean of stu- dents, a former advertising man. The institution, comprising a number of class-rooms, is supplied vorite concoctions. No courses will be given, however, on the elements combined in Bowery Smoke or that favorite of the Broadway clip joint, Mickey Finn. After graduating from this course, the student may elect a semester's work in the fancier wines and li- quers. Here he will be taught the dis- tinguishing characteristics between chablis and madeira, muscatelle and riesling, angelica and sauternes,