THE MICHIGAN DAILY TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1935 wY w S X THE MICHIGAN DAILY '- Pubiinied every morning except Monday during the University year and Summer Session by the Board in Con- trol of Student Publications. Member of the Western Conference Editorial Association and the Big Ten News Service. MEMOER Nasociated (Megiate Iyros ~193 Q$0j * df igt 1935 MADSO IWSCONi MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited tohit or not otherwise credited in this paper and the local news published herein. All rights of republication of special dis- patches are reserved. Entered at the Post Office at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second class matter. Special rate of postage granted-by Third Assistant Postmaster-General. Subscription during summer by carrier, $1.00; by mail, $1.50. During regular school year by carrier, $4.00; by mall, $4.50. Offices: Student Publications Building, Maynard Street. Ann Arboer, Michigan. Phone: 2-1214. Representatives: National Advertising Service, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, New York, N.Y. - 400 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. EDITORIAL STAFF Telephone 4925 MANAGING EDITOR.............WILLIAM G. FERRIS CITY EDITOR ........................JOHN HEALEY EDITORIAL DIRECTOR ...........RALPH G. COULTER SPORTS EDITOR ..................ARTHUR CARSTENS WOMEN'S EDITOR..................EI ANOR BLUM NIGHT EDITORS: Courtney A. Evans, John J. 11aherty, Thomas E. Groehn, Thomas H. Kleene, David G. Mac- donald, John M. O'Connell, Arthur M. Taub. SPORTS ASSISTANTS: Marjorie Western, Kenneth Parker, William Reed, Arthur Settle. WOMEN'S ASSISTANTS: Barbara L. Bates, Dorothy Gies, Florence Harper, ",leanor Johnson, Josephine McLean, Margaret D. Phalan, Rosalie Resnick, Jane Schneider, Marie Murphy. REiPORTERS: Rex Lee Beach, Robert B. Brown, Clinton B. Conger Sheldon M. Ellis, William H. Fleming, Richard G. Hershey, Raiph W. Hurd, Bernard Levick, Fred W. Neal, Robert Pulver, Lloyd S. Reich, Jacob C. Seidel, Marshall D. Shulman, Donald Smith, Wayne H. Stewart, Bernard Weissman, George Andros, Fred Buesser, Rob- ert Cummins, Fred DeLano, Robert J. Friedman, Ray- mond Goodman, Keith H. Tustison, Joseph Yager. Dorothy Briscoe, Florence Davies, Helen Diefendorf, Elaine Goldberg, Betty Goldstein, Olive Griffith, Har- riet Hathaway, Marion Hold n, Lois King, Selma Levin, Elizabeth Miller, Melba Merison, Elsie Pierce, Charlotte Rueger, Dorothy Shappell, Molly Solomon, Laura Wino- grad, Jewel Wuerfel. BUSINESS STAFF Telephone 2-1214 BUSINESS MANAGER...............RUSSELL B. READ CREDIT MANAGER ....".... ROBERT S WARD WOMEN'S BUSINESS MANAGER......JANE BASSETT DEPARTMENT MANAGERS: Local Advertising, John Og- den; Service Department. Bernard Rosenthal; Contracts, Joseph Rothbard; Accounts, Cameron Hall; Circulation and National Advertising, David Winkworth; Classified Advertising and Publications, George Atherton. BUSINESS ASSISTANTS: William Jackson, William Barndt, Ted Wohlgemuith, Lyman Bittman, John Park, F. Allen Upson, Willis Tomlinson, Homer Lathrop, Tom Clarke, GordonCohn, Merrell Jordan, Stanley Joffe, Richard E. Chaddock. < WOMEN'S BUSINESS STAFF: Betty Cavender, Margaret Cowie, Bernadine.Field, Betty Greve, Mary Lou Hooker, Hein Shapland, Betty Simonds, Marjorie Langenderfer, Grace Snyder, Betty Woodworth, Betsy Baxter, Margaret Bentley, Anne Cox Jane Evans, Ruth Field Jean Guon, Mildred Haas, Ruth Lipkint, Mary McCord, Jane Wil- loughby. NIGHT EDITOR: DAVID G. MACDONALD The Educational Upprtu-nity. N HIS NOW-FAMOUS radio address in which he paid his "respects" to General Hugh S. Johnson and others of his polit- ical opponents; Sen. Huey P. Long dramatically decried a social system under which the educational opportunities of the youth of the nation must necessarily be determined on the basis of the wealth of their parents. At MVichigan, however, authoritative statistics go far to refute the statement by Senator Long. In the first place, a very large percentage of the student body is either partially or entirely self- supporting, and, in the second place, official figures indicate that the number of University of Michigan undergraduates coming from the homes of the wealthy are relatively small. Some 4,050 out of 7,658 questioned indicated that they were either entirely or partially self-sup- porting. That figure represents nearly 53 per cent of the entire student body. One in every five stu- dents is entirely earning his own way, and 33.8 per cent are partially supporting themselves. Study of the registration cards of students shows that their parents follow more than 160 occupa- tions.,Many of these forms of employment cannot be classed as either capitalistic or "white collar" jobs. Included in this list of position which are held by parents of a large " number of students are amusement resort keepers, bakers and cooks, bar- bers and cosmeticians, blacksmiths, bookkeepers and cashiers, building trades mechanics, butchers, farm owners and tenants, fire fighters, general; faculty operatives, laborers, junk dealers, and mail clerks and carriers. If it cannot be said that there is yet an equal educational opportunity for the youth of America, the progress toward that ideal is remarkable and encouraging. What has been won is the result of a lengthy struggle, but it is real and undoubtedly permanent. What more, will be won in the future will not be the result of any sudden panacea, but it will be all the more appreciated for coming hard. Branch Postal Service. ClOMPLAINTS about the service at the Nickels Arcade branch postof- fice have been getting more numerous every day. The campus postal headquarters frequently pre- which naturally leads to congestion at such a small office. Itcshould be entirely possible, with the space already available at the Arcade Postoffice, to install more windows, and if necessary more space could be rented in the same building. The staff ought to be enlarged so that the windows will not go without attendants at certain times of the day. Another grievance frequently cited is that the campus branch is not open Saturday afternoons, causing one of the most serious jams late Satur- day morning and discommoding many people en- tirely. Since, in general, the postal service in Ann Arbor has been very satisfactory, it seems only right that something be done to relieve a situation that is very exasperating to large numbers of students and townspeople on Ann Arbor's large east side. The SOAP BOXC Letters published in this column should not be construed as expressing the editorial opinion of The Daily. Anonymous contributions will be disregarded. The names of communicants will, however, be regarded as confidential upon request. Contributors are asked to be brief, the editor reserving the right to condense all letters of over 300 words. Fisch's Statement To the Editor: Being first duly sworn on this 11th day of March, 1935, I, William L. Fisch, executive secretary of the National Student League, do depose and state that the following are the true facts, to my best knowledge, on developments in the Strachey af- fair: 1. A contract calling for a lecture by John Strachey to be given in Ann Arbor on March 14, 1935 was entered into on Jan. 29 between W. Colson Leigh and the N.S.L.; 2. Permission to use Hill Auditorium for this lecture was granted the N.S.L. by Shirley Smith, vice-president and secretary of the University of Michigan on Feb. 16, 1935, under these circum- stances: (a) Mr. Smith demanded assurance that Mr. Strachey would give no instructions on what to do in case of war; (b) Former Educational Secretary Opler of the N.S.L. assured him that Mr. Strachey would speak on the international situation as regards war and peace and the forces working toward these objec- tives; (c) No request for a financial statement was made at this time, nor at any other time, of the N.S.L.;. 3. A questionnaire was received by the N.S.L. on Feb. 26 on plain typewritten paper without signa- ture and directed from Dean Bursley's office. It asked for information as to the '(a) Aims of the speaker and the reason for the organization bringing him; (b) Cost of tickets, persons responsible for fi- nances, amount the speaker would receive, etc.; (c) It made no request for a financial state- ment; 4 I was present at all interviews with Mr. Brandt; (a) The first was held on March 2 at which Mr. Brandt disclosed the existence of a Committee on Lecture Policy hitherto unknown; (b) Mr. Brandt then stated that upon the grant- ing of the use of Hill Auditorium, all financial matters such as sale of tickets, etc., would be handled through Dean Bursley's office; (c) On the evening of March 5, Mr. Brandt called up and stated that I should see him as some- thing new had turned up; (d) On the morning of March 6, Mr. Brandt stated he had word that W. Colson Leigh had cancelled the lecture; (e) In answer to our wire seeking confirmation of this report W. Colson Leigh stated in a telegram received on the afternoon of March 6 that the lec- ture had been cancelled subject to reinstatement on the receipt of $300; (f) On seeing this telegram, Mr. Brandt declared that the whole matter was terminated due to the cancellation; (g) At a meeting held in the evening of March 6, the N.S.L. unanimously voted to raise the neces- sary funds and underwrite the lecture; (h) One hundred dollars was wired W. Colson Leigh on the morning of 14rch 7, and he tele- graphed at once that a reinstatement was secured; (i) When this telegram was shown Mr. Brandt on the afternoon of March 7, he delivered to me an unsigned typewritten statement to the effect that the lecture could not be held in a University build- ing because of the conclusion of the Committee that the N.S.L. was not responsible enough to sponsor lectures in University buildings. and that, regard- less of Leigh's reinstatement, the matter was a closed affair so far as the Committee was con- cerned. -William L. Fisch. State of Michigan, ) County of Washtenaw) ss. Before me this 11th day of March, 1935, appeared William L. Fisch who deposed and declared under oath that the facts above stated were true to the best of his knowledge. HAROLD H. MMONS, JR. Notary Public My Commission expires Aug. 3, 1935. Notary Public, Wayne County, Michigan, Acting in Washtenaw County, Michigan. NOTE: The following telegram was received by The Daily in answer to a query to the firm backing Mr. Strachey as to the subject of the lecture to be given here. - The Editors. EMICHIGAN DAILY: STRACHEY'S SUBJECT COMING STRUGGLE FOR POWER PER REQUEST ASCHER OPLER. W. COLSTON LEIGH, INC. NEW YORK NY, MAR 11, 1935 Bridled Taste COL LEG IATE OBSERVER By BUD BERNARD As the weather changes so do human emotions says a professor at the University of Cincinnati. The mild unstimulating weather of the United States is responsible for the lackadaisical attitude assumed by most Americans toward important questions of the day, claims the doctor, "When the cold stormy years return, he continues, "man's energy will return likewise." Suicides are the sure sign of a weather change, he adds. There has been a notable lack of double- breasted suits adorning the male element of the freshman class over the past week-ened. After all, those neweley acquired fraternity pins can't gleam through a closed vest front. we don't blame you fellows - there was a time that we put our double-breasted suits into the discard, too. Another honor for Huley Long? Students at the University of Iowa have formed a "League for the Promotion of War." This group believes that dic- tatorship is the only solution for the complex problems which confront the world today. They advocate computsory military training for all col- lege students and have invited Huey Long to be- come the honorary leader of the group. It is doubted whether the "Great Huey" will have any- thing to do with such an undertaking. We didn't know that we were an organ for the popularizing of dormitories and sororities but just look at this letter: "Dear Bud: We have noticed the wonderful publicity you have given many sororities and dormitories and we see no reason why we should be "left out in the cold." Although I don't think it is necessary to let the campus know there is a place called Martha Cook, as they already know, it would never hurt us to get before the public eye. Hoping you will oblige us we are "Three Martha Cook Girls." We hope the printing of this letter will suit your wishes. The influence of smoking on intelligence has ofen been debated and n'ow comes a survey taken at the University of Oklahoma of 100 co-eds to determine any correlation between the two. According to classification 40 per cent were. found to be constant smokers and holders of 1.7 grade averages; 25 per cent were non smokers and possessors of 1.6 averages; while thet remaining who were occasional smokers made an average of 1.8. Why do they smoke? Generally because "it is being done." Some feel sophisticated; others en- joy talking over deep subjects with friends while smoking; a few indulge to be "smart," others for relaxation, to be congenial and some for the real pleasure felt in inhaling and exhaling the gray smoke of a cigaret. Which, like most surveys, determines exactly nothing. _. n _ ., ,. 7, YOU WEAR WI L THIIS S 11mmle OF COURSE, it's uo to you but for authoritative suggestions, look to the Michigan Daily's Fashion Supplement appearing Friday or attend the 14 A Washington BYSTANDER La By KIRKE SIMPSON WASHINGTON, March 11 F THE WHITE HOUSE did, as some say, order the heat turned on in the Senate against Huey Long, first results of the verbal firing at the Louisianian might be deemed far from satisfactory from a White House point of view. Mr. Long now is on formal recdrd (see Congressional Record) as in- tending to run again for the Senate in '36. Under the jabbing of Joe Robinson, McKellar of Ten- nessee and Bailey of North Carolina, he renounced his previously lightly-spoken purpose of running again for governor that year. Anyone could have foreseen it. Had there been the slightest prospect of Long's removing himself or of his being removed by Louisiana voters from the Senate, nature would have been allowed to take its course. AS AN ILLUSTRATION of just how valuable that Senate forum is to Long, the spectacle in the Senate during the various episodes of the Robin- son-Long, McKellar-Long, Bailey-Long dialogs, are worth noting. That almost continuous performance was the best show in town. It played to a better crowd than even a standing-room-only sign would indicate. Someway the word drifted about town swiftly when ever another episode was coming. House members by thet dozen oozed in to line the brick wall of the Senate chamber four deep. Senators abandoned committee rooms to hustle to their re- served seats. Capitol attaches of all sorts, even from the aloof and dignified precincts of the Supreme Court, joined the parade. Departmental officials dashed up in cabs. Even the usually vacant diplo- matic gallery showed a good attendance. Where could Governor Long or any other gov- ernor command such an audience as did Senator Long? The press gallery was jammed to suffoca- tion. There was no part of the nation that was not reading in its papers in a matter of minutes what N, as said on the floor. MANY HIGHLY unparliamentary personalities were bandied back and forth between senators without appeal to the rules to shut them off. Long certainly made no such appeals, although he was the taet nf shotsa hat n hnt asthe Senate ever t a i 4 J MICHIGAN LEAGUE BALLIIO ' t Friday Drrnrilnrf March 15th. Rarrhm~ntc