The Weather Rain or snow and warmer to-' N day; tomorrow cloudy and con- i tA tinued cold. At VOL. XLIV No. 131 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1934 Editorials Iehigan Fraternities id National Criteria. . PRICE FIVE CENTS State Liquor Board Orders Local Control Group Adopts Policy Of Non-Intervention Except To Force 2 A.M. Closing Council May Ignore Commission's Rule Midnight Curfew Here Is Made Illegal By Ruling On Closing Hour Reversing entirely the opinion of Gov. William A. Comstock and Atty.- Gen. Patrick H. O'Brien, the State liquor control commission yesterday ruled that the State will not inter- fere with local legislation on liquor, except as regards the closing hour. The governor, in a letter to the council several weeks ago, refused to approve the proposed amendment to the charter which would permit State Street beer, on the grounds that the State liquor control bill repealed all local legislation inconsistent with the bill, and that the State liquor con- trol commission had the sole power to regulate the sale of liquor. There- fore, according to the governor, beer on State Street was already legal. Yesterday, however, the State com- mission ruled that municipalities may regulate the sale of liquor within their boundaries; they may prohibit dancing, or music, or even, as pro- posed in Lansing, laughing, but they may not alter the state closing hour of 2 a.m. This means that the city's ordinance which sets the closing hour at midnight is by this ruling declared invalid. It was undecided last night what action the council would take on the ruling. They may, at their next meet- ing on April 5, decide to comply with the commission's ruling and rescind their closing hour restriction They may, however, choose to ignore the commission, and proceed to enforce the midnight closing. If the latter course is pursued, the matter may be decided by court action. k. A Dramatic Club Will Give Prize Drama On Road Itinerary Will Probably Include Various Cities Throughout State Going on the road for the first time, Comedy Club will create a precedent when the organization tours several Michigan cities during spring vacation with the prize win- ning Hopwood play, "A Little Love," written last year by Vincent Wall, Grad. Grand Rapids and Jackson have definitely been selected as points of the tour, and officers of the organiza- tion are considering Kalamazoo, Port Huron, Mt. Clemens, and Detroit as other stands. On the tour, the com- plete stage crew and business staff will be carried with the company, as well as the sets, costumes, and prop- erties, according to Clarence Moore, '34, president of Comedy Club. The play, directed by Ferol Brinkman, will also have a run here shortly after Spring vacation. As this is the first time the play has been produced, although it will be presented by a Connecticut com- pany this summer, there is great op- portunity for originality, Mr. Moore said. Not only can the actors create the roles, but the stage sets will be entirely new, without the precedent of any previous performance Permission for the tour has been obtained from authorities, and the play is backed by alumni especially, according to T. Hawley Tapping, who says, "For a long time I have been interested in getting something of this sort under way, since not only. does it afford worthwhile experience for the student interested in drama- tics, but it creates contacts between university activities and alumni throughout the state. Broadcast Preview Of Union Opera Over WJR Members of the cast of the 25th an- nual Union Opera, "With Banners Neutral Member, Worker's Choice On Board -Associated Press Photo Officials of 13 automotive workers' unions prepared their mem- bership lists yesterday while they waited the arrival in Detroit of members of the new Automobile Labor Board, including Dr. Leo Wolman (left), chairman, and Richard L. Byrd, labor representative. B.M.O.C. Book Sale Starts On Campus Friday Publication To Describe Senior And Junior 'Big Shot' Men, Women Campus personalities of the senior and junior classes, both masculine and feminine, will be listed in a new publication, the B.M.O.C. Bluebook, which will appear for sale Friday, it became known last night. The book is being published by five members of the senior and junior honorary societies who have kept their identity secret. Ninety-five men and 35 women will be listed, and be- sides the name there will be a list of the person's activities, his home ad- dress, his Ann Arbor address, and, in the case of the women, the date of birth. Along with this 'there will be some personal comument: .describing those characteristics of the listed persons which the editors consider the most outstanding. The aim of this, the editors claim, is to add "a bit of per- sonal spice" to the reading. The book will be in the shape of an ordinary bluebook and will have a hard, blue cover. Dedication of the venture, it is rumored, will be to Carl Forsythe, creator of "What's Do- ing," campus chit-chat, and a former city editor of The Daily. No definite price has been set as yet, but the backers of the venture claim that it will sell for either 10 or 15 cents. Enough advertising has al- ready been procured to make the book a financial success, the backers say. Two thousand copies will be printed. Set Rail Rates For Sumrier Students Special reduced railroad rates have been secured for students and faculty members attending the 1934 Sum- mer Session, according to an an-! nouncement by Prof. Louis A. Hop- kins, Director of the Summer Ses- sion. The rate will be one. and one-third for 'the round trip sand includes pas- sages from any place in the territory east of Chicago and St. Louis, north of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers (also from Louisville, Ky.), and west of the Atlantic seaboard, including points in Canada east of and including Armstrong, Fort William and Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Bil For County System Chanoe About Complete 165,000 Signature Drive Being Started To Bring Measure Up For Vote A bill to provide for changes in Michigan's archaic county system, upon which a committee including Professors Thomas Reed and Arthur W. Bromage of the political science department has been working, will probably be completed sometime this week it was learned yesterday. A pe- tition drive to have the bill brought up for a vote will then be initiated. Although one or two technical de- tails have not been completed as yet, the bill is finished in substance. It contains two main ideas. The first of these empowers the legislature to create alternate forms of county gov- ernment which may be adopted by the county by its own voter The sec- ond permits any county to create a form of government different from its existing one. This new form could be submitted by either the county board of supervisors or by initiative petition. The people would then have a final vote on the plan. After the bill has been completed, it will be necessary to conduct a pe- tition drive to have it brought to a vote. Approximately 165,000 peti- tions will be needed. This campaign will be conducted by the State Com- mittee on County Re-organization, of which William Lovett, president of the Detroit Citizens' League, is head. Expect Wage Boost For Steel Industry (By Associated Press) With at least 125,000 steel workers already promised a 10 per cent in- crease in the pay envelope, effective April 1, more than 200,000 others to- day are expecting an announcement that the wage boost will be extended throughout this giant industry. Steel men roughly estimate a gen- eral increase would amount to well over $3,000,000 a month and that, probably more than $1,200,000 a month is involved in the boost thus far announced. Nearly a score of steel companies have joined in the movement within the last 48 hours, each adding to the evidence tending to confirm reports that the entire industry already has decided on the raise. Set April 30 For Vote On Works Issue Governor Orders Ballot On Issue Of Bonds For Public Works Prograin Asks $37,00,000 For New Project Taxpayers Only Will Vote In State-Wide Election, Attorney-General Rules LANSING, March 28. - (T) -Gov- ernor Comstock today ordered a pro-J posal to bond the state for $37,800,- 000 to finance a gigantic public workst program submitted to the people in a special election April 30. Although the Governor protested during a recent special session of the' Legislature that a referendum would unnecessarily delay unemployment relief, he signed a bill demanding the approval of the taxpayers before thef indebtedness can be incurred. Gov. Comstock said that he signed the bill because he believed it offers the only opportunity for Michigan to get any proper share of the Public Works building program of the Fed-1 eral Government. Under a ruling by the Attorney- General, only those paying taxes on real estate or personal property will1 be eligible to vote on this huge is- sue. The elections will be conducted{ the same as school elections. The at- torney-general decided that affidavits showing applicants for ballots to be taxpayers will not be necessary. Vot- ers will be required to sign certifi- cates stating they are taxpayers, sub- ject to challenge. The proposal to be submitted to the taxpayers provides for the issu- ance of not more than $37,800,000 of of bonds. If approved by the qualified voters the act would become effective. 30 days later. Negotiations then would be started with the Federal, government,in-an- effort-tosecure a loan on the security of the bonds. The contemplated program calls for $18,000,000 worth of road improve- ments with work allocated to every county in the state. There would be an institutional and armory building program absorbing the balance of the loan. April Issue Of Gargoyle Will Be Out Monday 'What's Spewing' Is One Of New Humor Features In Coming Number The April issue of the Gargoyle, including several new and distinct features, will appear on the campus Tuesday, April 2. It will be sold at all prominent points. The many readers of "What's Do- ing" will be'attracted to Gargoyle's "What's Spewing," for if titles have any significance, there must be some connection between the two. Those who are interested in the daily news- paper dispatches of Arthur Brisbane will find a parody on that writer. A humorous feature on getting up in the morning is included as well as more material on the Union Opera. The latter is enhanced by a series of pen and ink sketches in addition to photographs. Robert Henderson, di- rector of the Dramatic Season, h, s written an article discussing Eugenic Leontovitch, star of "Grand Hotel" and other stage triumphs. Vincent Youmans, distinguished young American composer, is consid- ered in this month's Modern Music column. This is a departure from preceding issues in that formerly only orchestras and their leaders were pic- tured. A new Preposterous Person, this time Number 13, has been drawn for the April number. Other successful features of past issues which are con- tinued in this one include Sophis- ticated Lady, popular commentary on women's fashions, and "Our Own Clothes Horses" which will present four more B.M.O.C.'s in their Sunday best. Toronto Evens Series Rv Reatino Detroit 5-1 James Cristy Given Big 10 Honor Award Swimming Captain Wins Reward For Scholastic And Athletic Prowess Williamson Winner Of Medal Last Year Cristy Is Conference 440 Champion For 3 Years; On 1932 Olympic Team James C. Cristy, Jr., '34, of Ann Arbor, has been awarded the Western Conference medal for proficiency in scholarship and athletics. Cristy is captain of the Conference champion- ship swimming team. The medal is given annually to the senior in each of the Big Ten schools whose combined scholastic and ath- letic achievements stamp him as the most outstanding. The Michigan award last year went to Ivan Williamson, captain and star end on the Wolverines' national champion football team. Free-Style Distance Star Through last semester Cristy had taken 105 hours with a total of 235 honor points, making a 2.23 average over the three and one-half year period. He has been the free-style dis- tance star of Wolverine teams which captured three Big Ten titles and one National championship. This year's team, led by Cristy, left this morning for Columbus where they have a good chance of taking an- other National championship in the meet scheduled for Friday and Sat- urday. Cristy has been 440 champion of the Big Ten for three years and last year added the 220 title Set Record In Olympics Cristy's outstanding athletic per- formance was in the 1500 meter event of the 1932 Olympics when he set a new American record of 19 minutes, 39 seconds, being the first white man to finish behind two Japanese free- stylers. He has been named on two All-American swimming teams and his performances this year make him certain of a third mention. He was second to Ted Wiget in the 440 of last year's Intercollegiates and is expected to make a strong bid for both the 440 and 1500 meter crowns in this year's meet. Cristy attended University High School here. Besides his scholastic and athletic prowess, Cristy is active in campus activities, being a member of Sphinx and the Undergraduate Council, pres- ident of Michigamua, and a member of Sigma Phi fraternity. 34 Have Average Of 1.25 Thirty-four athletes, according to figures released by University officials yesterday, have a record of 1.25 points or more for each hour of work and 14 an average of 1.50 or better. Among the latter group are five cap- tains -one of a team that does not officially exist: Cristy, swimming; Robert Ostrander, honorary captain of the cross-country team that was discontinued last year by the Board in Control of Athletics; Arthur Mo- sier, wrestling; Thomas Ellerby, Jr., track; and Avon Artz, baseball cap- tain and hockey player. Other men who have an average better than half "B" and half "C" are: Ralph Baldwin,tennis, 2.33; Al- bert M. Blumenfeld, track, 2.18; Louis Westover, football, 2.08; Abraham Steinberg, gymnastics, 2.05; John F. Spoden, wrestling, 2.00; Harry Til- lotson, baseball, 1.91; Edwin C. Day- ton, golf, 1.60; Estell Tessmer, foot- ball and basketball, and Frederick J. Allen, basketball, 1.52 each. Passed As Defeated In Senate Students Profiting By Repeal, Educator Says SAN PEDRO, Calif., March 28. - (P) --Dr. Craven Laycock, 65- year-old dean of Dartmouth Col- lege, arriving here yesterday on the liner Talamanca, announced that since repeal and with the sale of beer and ale on the Dartmouth campus, social conditions are much better than during the ari years. "Dartmouth men are learning to carry out the tradition that they may do whatever they like with liquor," he asserted, "so long as they carry it like gentlemen, and do not disturb the peace nor offend others." Chemistry Fire Checked After SlightDamage Blaze In Dispensary Of Campus Building Is Put Out WithDifficulty ' A fire of undetermined origin broke out shortly after 7 p.m. last night in the third-floor dispensary of the Chemistry Building, and spread through several racks of chemicals before it was finally checked. The fire was discovered by the cus- todian of the dispensing room when he went there to hand out chemicals to students working in the labora- tories. Although several Pyrene ex- tinguishers and a stream of water were played on the fire, a draught from the door spread the flames up 'through the adjacent racks. Fire-trucks arrived from the city fire department soon after the fire was discovered. Smoke was thick on the second floor, and firemen wore gas masks to get to the scene of the fire. Staff members present directed the removal of five flasks of gunpowder and three large cans of calcium car- bide which were on shelves near the center of the fire. Although it was said that all inflammable materials were in the vault in the basement, several large jugs of benzine, ether, and methyl alcohol were on the shelves in the second floor dispen- sary immediately below the origin of the fire. J. Herman Greve, insurance adjus- ter for the University said that the building and contents were covered by insurance, Detailed estimates of the dariage will be made later. Return M. J. Insull For Chicago Trial (By Associated Press) Martin J. Insull had returned to Chicago to face trial Wednesday night while his elder brother and former associate in a utilities empire sought another refuge, perhaps in Rumania. In the custody of two American of- ficials, Martin Insull was brought from Toronto, after losing a 17- month-fight against extradition. His trip was delayed at Detroit while an American immigration board declared him "a person likely to become a public charge," and therefore subject to deportation, but his journey to Chicago was later re- sumed. Is First Time Congress Has Defied The President's Administration Bill Passes Upper House By 63 To 27 Provides For Expenditure Of $228,000,000 Not In Budget WASHINGTON, March 28- (P)- Overriding the objections of Presi- dent Roosevelt, the Senate joined the House late today in voting to enact more liberal veterans and Federal pay legislation than the chief executive was willing to accept. By 63 to 27, just a little more than the two-thirds margin necessary to overthrow the recommendations of the President, the Senate wound up a long day of debate by putting the legislation on the statute books. The House vote yesterday was 310 to 72. The two votes marked the first ma- jor defiance by Congress of the Pres- ident. Republicans Vote For Bill The roll call found 33 Republicans, 29 Democrats, and one Farmer-La- bor member voting to override the veto. All those voting to sustain the President were Democrats. A roar of cheering and applause arose from the gallery as Vice-Presi- dent Garner announced the bill had passed over the veto. The Senate had to wait several minutes to continue with its business, while the galleries were cleared. It recessed immediately. No Review Of Cases The overriding means that approxi- mately $90,000,000 to $100.000,000 will be returned to World War and Span- ish-American War veterans annually without review of their cases to de- termine whether their disabilities were of service origin. The President had held out for temporary restora- tion of these veterans to the roll pending review of the cases to elimi- nate the undeserving. It also means government employ- ees who had their salaries cut 15 per cent by the economy act will get back 5 per cent, or $26,000,000 as of Feb. 1 to July 1, and another 5 per cent for the next fiscal year, or about $126,- 000,000. In his veto message the President said the bill provided $228,000,000 more than budget estimates for the new fiscal year without suggesting ways of producing new revenues to meet the added expense. Veterans' Measure Veto Is Shaw's New, Shorter History Of University To Be Out Soon Find No Basis For Action In Case Of Bogus Scholarships Prof. Stalker Favors Private Air Mail Lines Claims Private Facilities Are More Economical In Distribution Government air mail subsidies to private commercial corporations were defended by Prof. Edward A. Stalker, head of the aeronautical engineering department, in a meeting of the Transportation Club held last night in Natural Science Auditorium. Charges of collusion and fraud brought against the commercial air lines were grossly misconstrued, and never adequately substantiated, he stated. Air mail servicing by private com- panies, Prof. Stalker said, is based on the complete utilization of such aids to safe, efficient operation as the radio, searchlight beacons, blind-fly- ing equipment, and advance knowl- edge of weather conditions. Unfa- miliarity with these aids brought about the disastrous results incurred by the attempts of the army air force to fly the mail, he pointed out. A program of long-time develop- ment in private air mail transporta- tion facilities, unhampered by gov- ernmental intervention, was advo- cated by Prof. Stalker as being the most economical system for this type of mail distribution. Adelphi Favors Air Line In direct contrast to the disserta- tion of Kenneth Roberts in a re-; cent issue of the Saturday Evening Post, which has aroused considerable comment in campus circles, "A Short History of the University of Mich- igan" presents an authentic picture of University life, including a com- plete history of the school. The book which is to be released soon, is by Wilfred B. Shaw, director of alumni relations. Beginning with the establishment of the first university in Detroit, which was known as the "Catholepis- temiad," Mr. Shaw carries the story of the growth of the University through the administrations of its ulty was the Rev. George P. Williams and to aid him in the instruction of the languages was the Rev. Joseph Whiting. The class of seven, by the time of its graduation, had grown to a total of 12 students. Mr. Shaw divides his discussion of the University presidents into two groups, the first three presidents, and the University's recent leaders. Rapid growth and increased prestige fea- tured the administrations of Henry Philip Tappan, Erastus O. Haven, and James Burrill Angell. Under these men, who conducted the Uni- versity until the turn of the century, co-education was approved, students were admitted from high schools by Investigation by the chief inspec- tor of the United States Postoffice Department failed to develop evidence warranting action in the case of the bogus scholarship grants offered to college students. The proposition was originally made under the name of the National Student League, but it was shown that the organization, both locally and nationally, was not connected in any way with the plan. A letter re- ceived yesterday from Chief Inspector K. P. Aldrich stated that the "busi- ness" had been discontinud and that, in the light of early investigation, will the effect that the offer was a hoax and that the man responsible had been apprehended. This letter was followed a few days later by a notice from the office of education of the Department of Interior which called the proposition a misrepresentation and advised students against applying for the funds. Upon inquiry, the division of in- vestigation of the United States De- partment of Justice advised The Daily that they had no knowledge of the alleged hoax and that they were transferring the matter to the Post- office Department, as a postal fraud.