Tit MICHIGAN .AILY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1935 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Publisned every morning except Monday during the Control of Student Publications. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper. All rights of republication of all other matter herein also reserved. Entered at the Post Office at Ann Arbor, Michigan as second class mail matter. Subscriptions during regular school year by carrier, $4.00; by mail, $4.50. Representatives: National Advertising Service, Inc., 420 Madison Ave., New York City; 400 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Telephone 4925 BOARD OF EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR :............ THOMAS H. KLEENE ASSOCIATE EDITOR ................JOHN J. FLAHERTY ASSOCIATE EDITOR .............. THOMAS E. GROEHN Dorothy S. Gies Josephine T. McLean William R. Reed DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS Publication Department: Thomas H. Kleene, Chairman; Clinton B. Conger, Richard G. Hershey, Ralph W. Hurd, 'Fred Warner Neal, Bernard Weissman. Reportorial Department: Thomas E. Groehn, Chairman; Elsie A. Pierce, Guy M. Whipple, Jr. Editorial Department: John J. Flaherty, Chairman; Robert A. Cummins, Marshall D. Shulman. Sports 'Department: William R. Reed, Chairman; George Andros, Fred Buesser, Fred DeLano, Raymond Good- man. Women's Department: Josephine T. McLean, Chairman; Dorothy Briscoe, Josephine M. Cavanagh, Florence H. Davies, Marion T. Holden, Charlotte D. Rueger, Jewel W. Wuerfel. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Telephone 2-1214 BUSINESS MANAGER.......... GEORGE H. ATHERTON CREDIT MANAGER.............JOSEPH A. ROTHBARD WOMEN'S BUSINESS MANAGER ...:.MARGARET COWIE WOMEN'S SERVICE MANAGER . .ELIZABETH SIMONDS DEPARTMENTAL MANAGERS Local Advertising, William Barndt; Service Department, Willis Tomlinson; Contracts,Stanley Joffe; Accounts, Edward Wohigemuth; Circulation andNational Adver- tiing, John Park; Classified Advertising and Publica- tions, Lyman Bittman. NIGHT EDITOR: RALPH W. HURD A Plan For Organized Fraternity Education... P RESIDENT RUTHVEN invoked fra- ternity pledges at their banquet Monday night to introduce more of an intellectual and educational element into fraternity life. The desirability and the need for such a pro- gram are admitted, and no more effective stimulus for its adoption can be conceived than that pro- vided by President in his address. All that is lacking, therefore, is a method. Without a method, it is extremely doubtful whether any constructive good would accrue. An aroused interest in intellectual affairs which is merely spontaneous, which is unorganized and which is expressed only through impromptu gatherings of the members in a fraternity, will never progress much beyond the level of curiosity. There are any number of methods, or ways in Which intellectual interests can be directed into constructive, useful and organized channels of thought. The Daily submits a few suggestions which might be incorporated in plans suited to the varying needs and limitations of each fra- ternity house: One night of the week could be set aside for an informal discussion on "cultural subjects." By "cultural" is meant almost any subject of interest to the group, exclusive of studies, grades, dates, movies, athletics, food and sex, which will give rise to some sort of mental gymnastics. At each of such meetings decision might be made as to the topic of discussion for the next, in order that there will be ample time for the members to cook up an "intellectual meal." Other- wise, these discussions would degenerate inevitably into nothing more than a "rehash" of members' prejudices, preconceived notions and hastily-gath- ered opinions. Avoid the error of regularly inviting faculty members to meetings of this sort. A professor would undoubtedly heighten the tone of the con- versation, but there is too much likelihood of the members becoming "stooges," inhibited from en- tering whole-heartedly into the talk by an alto- gether justifiable sense of inferiority. And be- sides, there is plenty of opportunity for discussion with professors at faculty dinners. Finally, persuade the steward to serve some refreshments later on in the evening. It would help to distinguish such a meeting from an ordi- nary "bull session," and it would prevent a gradual tapering off and stagnation of the conversation that otherwise would be unavoidable. An Analysis Of The 'International Situation'."" N THE TWO HEMISPHERES there is probably nothing so baffling to the casual and bewildered spectator, at first glance, as the "international situation." With its con- tradictions, tangled threads, and blind alleys it is the world's biggest puzzle. But, like a puzzle, it becomes much more simple and clear if a key can be found. Germany, although she has appeared in a pas- sive and modest role during the last few months, appears to be the key to the present world puzzle.- And, despite the newspapers' apprehension of an impending European and world conflict, an in- spection of Germany's very strategic position makes us doubt that war will come within the next few months. German is not yet ready. Although the internal pressure in Italy demands some outlet, it is hardly conceivable that Mus- solini would single-handedly undertake a war nations in one group, chief among them Germany, and the greedy ambitious nations whose demands are increasing with their power in another group -Japan and Italy. Germany and Japan have al- ready made mutual diplomatic overtures. The na- tural battle lines would seem to be drawn between these "haves" and those "have nots," then. But Germany is not ready to join Italy yet. Military authorities say her army and air force is not yet ready. And so Hitler cooperates mildly with the League of Nations. In any investigation of the world situation, whether crude or polished, the fact that war is in- evitable, under present conditions, becomes ines- capable. Even in attempting to show why a war will not come immediately, one is forced to proceed with the understanding that war will come eventually. The conflict between those with wealth and power and those without it cannot cease. Of all the peoples in these imperialist countries, the French seem to have made the nearest ap- proach to an effective deterrent to this mad plunge ahead to catastrophe. There a People's Front is constantly growing stronger. So strong is it that Premier Laval faces the necessity of dis- banding the militaristic Fascist organization- the Croix de Feu. No other peace movement in the imperialistic world has so much immediate influence and such great potential strength. An aggressive People's Front in every country may halt what appears to be unstoppable. Where Can We Read Proletarian Novels? ... A NY STUDENT likes to have himself called cosmopolitan. The literati among Michigan students like to have their broth- ers in other colleges think that the awareness which accompanies culture is present in the Middle West and that besides producing sugar beets and automobiles, the geographical center of the coun- try is also breeding conscious and cultured and perhaps "movement-conscious" men. But if a son of undeniably cosmopolitan Co- lumbia or perhaps of sophisticated Harvard was to spend a reading sojourn in Ann Arbor, the literati and even' the students who don't intend to make reading and writing a business, might be hard- pressed for explanations of the appalling scarcity of some important books in our libraries. There is now, what is termed by one member of the English department, " . . a movement in literature producing proletarian works. At pres- ent it is a most virile type of writing and it is showing the greatest signs of life of any significant school." By proletarian is meant writings which are con- cerned with the changed status of the people, their future and not their past. Grace Lumpkin's "To Make My Bread," Jack Conroy's "The Disinherit- ed," Robert Cantwell's "Land of Plenty" are prole- tarian novels. It is almost impossible to procure the books of this school in Ann Arbor and the University librar- ies have hardly any. Last semester "Union Square" by Albert Halper lay timidly on the stacks for a few moments and if the students who have waited for it were lined up in front of the library, it would be embarrassing indeed. There is one copy for the entire University to read. On Nov. 11, the journalism department took ac- tive cognizance of this serious deficiency and has concerned itself with an equally important phase of it. It was found that books, other than those in the Stuart Chase category ot economics, cur- rent problems and a changing order were also sadly lacking. Because the journalism department saw the necessity of students to know what is going on about them, the library was begun. "Land of the Free" by Herbert Agar, "The Crisis of the Middle Class" by Lewis Corey and "America Faces the Barricades" by John L. Spivak are three which treat affairs in a light which has not yet pene- trated Ann Arbor to any great extent. The journalism library has about 25 volumes. It is pitifully small when compared with the size of the student body - 9,000 or more. It is, of necessity, open only to journalism students. The Michigan student is neither reading them, thinking of them nor responding to them. He can't because they are not to be found near him. The journalism depaitment is rendering a valuable service to its students but whatever it may try to do will be insufficient because of the lack of financial support. If the Michigan man is to be proud of his cul- ture he will have to feed it. Unless the General Library starts turning book catalogues and begins ordering, the Michigan man's culture is going to languish hungrily. [T HE F0RUM 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 editors reserving the right to condense all letters of over 300 words and to accept or reject letters upon the criteria of general editorial importance and interest to the campus. Thanks Should Be In Order To the Editor: I could not help but note the failure on the part of those connected with the 1935 football teams to extend recognition to the cooperation which they have, for the most part, received from the newspapers when they were passing out bou- quets at last Tuesday's football smoker. It is very true that in the past week Coach Kipke has suffered at the hands of a vindictive individual at the head of one Detroit paper, and that the first adverse comment of the year ap- peared recently in the column of a Detroit sports editor, who on the whole has gone out of his way to stick by Michigan in defeat. But aside from The Conning Tower TO WHOM THEY ARE DUE THANK whatever gods There be The Jove that eptly nods, And He That watcheth Israel, Nor sleeps, And my astonished soul Still keeps. And curious carven ones In temples, That set for heaven's sons Examples, And feed the starved flame Of joy, As doth a happy game A boy. To Ceres, Flora, and Bachhante, My thanks are full; though scanned, Unscanty. To the god of fat, and that Of lean, (That built the house of Spratt) Between Whom I have nourished My bones On nicely buttered bread, Or stones. And to the god of lost- And-found, My gratitude is most Astound- Ing, now that I have got My collie Home - where he was not - By trolley. To the lantern-god, who comes At night To fill the heart's dark rooms With light, My special gratitude, For he 'Doth know the unlikelihood Of me, Yet hopes he may design A purse Of silk from ear of swine, Or worse. Sweet gods, forget that I Forget Your friendship, and stand by Me yet! A Washington BYSTANDER By KIRKE SIMPSON W ASHINGTON, Nov. 29. - The chief, immediate concern of Pres- ident Roosevelt, Secretary Ickes and Works Progress Director Harry Hop- kins, back from three weeks of sea voyaging, unquestionably was stimu- lation of the lagging employment ef- fort. But, other matters were, or soon would be, on the presidential desk that might go far toward determin-1 ing important administration policy1 in the next few months.1 There was to be presented to the White House a report on NRA's s ur- vey of what has happened through- out industry since the code systemt was killed by the Supreme Court. It is supposed to reveal just how suc- cessful business has been in curbing its own chiselers under voluntary1 agreements. Whether an effort is to be made to rebuild NRA within con- stitutional limits may depend upon this survey. Corn-Hog Referendum COMING up also were results of the; corn-hog referendum on a new curtailment program. "New deal" pol- icy awaits the verdict of the corn- hog farmers themselves. Should it1 be adverse, which certainly is not ex- pected by Secretary Wallace and his, aides or by administration political advisers, "new deal" calculations for next year's election would be upset. There also is the matter of replies; to the President's personal letter to the clergy, asking some indication of popular sentiment in the parishes1 on "new deal" social reform objec- tives. Exactly what was behind that unprecedented move never has been, disclosed. Neither has it been re- vealed how many letters went out, nor the number of replies received. All indications point, however, to so ex- tensive a mailing list that such scat- tUred repiles as already have been given out by the writers can form no dependable guide to what analysis of all replies is likely to show. Eyes On Replies ARRANGEMENTS made for di- gesting these replies for presiden-~ tial information indicated the scope of the mailing. A special group to do the job was set up before Mr. Roosevelt went west. From it and from the White House no information has been forthcoming. Yet it is ob- vious that it was the replies in which the administration was interested, not merely in making a gesture to- ward the clergy in behalf of the so- cial security objectives of the "new deal." Regional sentiment as well as mass sentiment as disclosed in the replies is of interest to the White House. The report to the President, it is under- stood, breaks down by states for that purpose. Quite likely it is in process of "breaking down" lower than that to congressional districts or even to counties by the Democratic political staff. There might be valuable hints for prospective Democratic congres- sional or state nominees in such an analysis. THE SCREEN AT THE MICHIGAN FRANK AND MILT BRITTON STAGE SHOW AND "THE BISHOP MISBEHAVES" For once in this vale of advertis- ing tears, the advance publicity] sheets have not overestimated the worth of a stage troupe when they proclaimed it "nutty, crazy funfare, stupendously hilarious, etc., etc." The Frank and Milt Britton Band, with its attaches going bats before your very eyes, is (and we rememberwe said this same thing about another stage show a few days ago) THE best bit of entertainment to draw a spot- light in the Michigan Theatre. For once those who came prepared to boo and howl were stilled. Those who thought they were going to raise heck with their alarm clocks almost forgot to wind them up, so busy were they in keeping out of the aisles. First honors, in point of popularity with last night's crowd, go to one Tito, the accordion star of the eve- ning who panicked the house with his feminine bit at the piano during the violin act. This particular interlude incidentally, is one that never loses its punch with rendition after rendi- tion. From the moment the winner of "First Prize at the Paris Conserva- tory of Music" sprawls on the stage to the blackout after Tito's strip tease dance, it's one long yell of delight from the audience. The Valor Brothers show what mu- sicians may possess in the way of the acrobatic. Of course we always think that the last acrobats in town are the best, but these are just a lit- tle bit superior to any past balanc- ers at the Michigan, no fooling. "The Bishop Misbehaves" is a con- fusing, high-strung comedy melo- FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 1935 VOL. XLVI No. 51 Notices President and Mrs. Ruthven will be at home to members of the faculties, their friends, and other residents of Ann Arbor on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 6 o'clock. Faculty Meeting, College of Litera- ture, Science, and the Arts: The regu- lar meeting of this Faculty will be held in Room 1025 Angell Hall, Mon- day, Dec. 2, beginning at 4:10 o'clock. Agenda: Report of Executive Committee- C. D. Thorpe. Report of University Council-J. G. Winter. Report of Deans' Conference-E. H. Kraus. Report of the Committee on the Jones' Resolution-J. G. Winter, chairman. The University Bureau of Appoint- ments and Occupational Information announces the following United States Civil Service Examinations; Junior Medical Officer (Interne), $2,- 000 a year: Junior Medical Officer (Psychiatric Resident), $2,000 a year; Negative Cutter, $1,800 a year (Hy- drographic Office, Navy Department, Washington, D. C.). For further information concerning these examinations call at 201 Mason Hall, office hours, (9:00 to 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.) Extension Course in Freehand Drawing and Painting: Assistant Pro- fessor A. M. Valerio's extension course in Freehand Drawing and Painting will open on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the School of Architec- ture. This is a noncredit course meeting sixteen weeks and is open to all persons who are interested. The tuition is $10.00 for the course. Foreign Women: Foreign women who would be interested in an invita- tion to be house guests in American homes for part of the Christmas va- cation will please see me in my office, Room 9, University Hall, at their earliest convenience. Through the courtesy of the State Federation of Women's Clubs several delightful homes have requested the privilege of entertaining our foreign women stu- dents. J. Raleigh Nelson, Counselor to Foreign Students. Academic Notices English 127 will meet as usual this morning. H. M. Jones. Lecture University Lecture: Commemorat- ing the centennial of the birth of Samuel L. Clemens ("Mark Twain"), 1835-1910, Professor Oscar James Campbell, of the Department of Eng- lish, will speak on the subject "The Case of Twain vs. Clemens," at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Natural Science Auditorium. The public is invited. Concerts Fritz Kreisler, violinist, has built the following program for the fourth Choral Union Concert, at which he will be a performer Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, at 8:15 o'clock in Hill Audi- torium. The public is respectfully urged to be seated on time, since the doors will be closed during numbers. Sonata in D major ........Haendel Adagio Allegro Larghetti Allegro Concerto in C major .......Kreisler In antique style (Vivaldi) Allegro energico ma non troppo Andante doloroso Allegro molto Partita in E major (Violin alone). Bach Prelude, Loure, Gavotte en Rondeau Menuetto I and II, Bouree, Gigue Poeme ........ ..........Chausson Shepherd's Madrigal (Old German) .~Kreisler Vocalise............Rachmaninoff Three Caprices ...........Paganini B fiat major B minor A minor Three Spanish Dances: 1. Malaguena ....Albeniz-Kreisler 2. Jota ................. de Falla 3. Spanish, Dance de Falla-Kreisler Organ Recitals Cancelled: On ac- count of the continued indisposition of Palmer Christian, the organ re- cital scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1, Hill Auditorium, at 4:15 p.m., has been cancelled. Events Of Today Dr. Wilhelm Pauck, professor of Church History at Chicago Theologi- cal Seminary, will lead two discus- sions today, Nov. 30 in Ethel Foun- tain Hussey room, Michigan League. At the first meeting, at 3 o'clock, Dr. Pauck's subject will be "The Wistful Collegian." The second meeting, at 8:00 p.m., will have as subject "What Is An Adequate Christian Philoso- meeting, at 8:00 p.m., Lane Hall. There will be a very interesting pro- gram followed by refreshments. Graduate Outing Club will meet at Lane Hall at 3:00 p.m., for a hike to be followed by supper at the Women's Athletic Building(Approximately 30 cents). In the evening there will b swimming and recreational games at the Intramural Building for those who wish at an additional fee of 15 cents. All Graduate Students are cordially invited to attend. Coming Events Stalker Hall: Class at 12 noon Sun- day on the "The Social Responsi- bility of a Christian" led by Prof. Lowell J. Carr. Wesleyan Guild meeting at 6 p.m. Dr. Besse Kan- ouse will continue the series on "Per- sonal Religion" with a talk on "Per- sonal Religion and the Student." Fel- lowship Hour and supper at 7 p.m. All Methodst students and their friends are invited. Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Brashares will be at home, 1901 Washtenaw, Sun- day, from 4-6 p.m. to all Methodist students and their friends. First Methodist Church: Morning Worship Service at 10:45 a.m., Sun- day. The topic is "Singing." Dr. C. W. Brashares, preacher. Harris Hal: There will be the regu- lar student meeting in Harris Hall on Sunday evening. This Sunday the meeting will be at 7:30 instead of the usual hour. The Reverend Mr. Leech will be in charge of the program. All Episcopal students and their friends are cordially invited. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church: Services Sunday are: 8:00 a.m., Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m., Church School; 11:00 a.m., Kindergarten; 11:00 a.m., Holy Communion and Sermon by The Reverend Henry Lewis; 5:00 p.m., Vesper Service com- memorating the 108th anniversary of the founding of St. Andrew's Parish. First Presbyteran Church, Sunday. At 9:45, Westminster Forum. Dr. Lemon will lead a discussion on the subject, "Why Religion Anyway?" 10:45, Dr. Lemon will preach the first of a series of Advent Sermons, speaking on the theme: "The World Looks for a Messiah." Other sub- jects to follow: "The Making of God's Gentleman"; "The Gospel of Fellowship"; and "If Christmas Comes." 5:30, Westminster Guild Fellow- ship hour with a waffle supper. This will be followed by a Musical Pro- gram presented by members of the Guild. The Freshman Council will meet at the home of Norman W. Kunkel on Thursday evening, Dec. 5 at 9:00. Congregational Church: Service of worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday. Mr. Heaps will speak on "Four Centuries of the Bible" in recognition of the four hundredth anniversary of the English Bible. Professor Preston Slosson will give the first lecture of the series on "Great Protestants," his subject being, "Luther, the Practical Mystic." Student Fellowship meeting Sunday evening at 6:00. Following supper, Professor J. Raleigh Nelson, Counsel- or to Foreign Students, will speak on "Foreign Students and The Michigan Campus." Dr. Wilhelm Pauck, of Chicago Theological Seminary, German the- ologian and student of world affairs, will speak tomorrow night, Dec. 1, at 8 o'clock in Lydia Mendessohn Theatre under the auspices of Inter- guild Federation on the subjects, "Re- ligous Liberties in Germany." The public is invited. Admission free. Church of Christ (Disciples) Sun- day. 10:45 a.m. Morning worship, Minister, Rev. Fred Cowin. 12:00 noon, Student's Bible Class. Leader, R. L. Pickerill. 5:30 p.m., Social Hour. 15c supper served. 6:30 p.m., Forum, Professor Maurer of the Department of Journalism will speak on "The Spectrum of Thought." Students are urged to bring their friends. Bethlehem Evangelical Church, Sunday. Morning worship at 10:30. Sermon topic: "The Pure In Heart." This is the sixth sermon in a series on the Beatitudes. Communion ser- vice at 11:30 a.m. The Young People's League and Students' Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. Prof. Erich Walter will speak. Lutheran Students: Holy Commun- ion will be administered during the first special evening Advent service at 7:30 o'clock Sunday, Dec. 1, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, corner Third and West Liberty streets. The ser- vice will be preceded by the usual Student supper at 6 o'clock and a discussion of current events in the church and the state at 6:30. The 1 discussion will be led by the Rev. Nor. Brauer. Unitarian Church: Sunday. DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN Publication in the Bulletin is constructive notice to all members of the University. Copy received at the office of the Assistant to the President until 3:30; 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. And though my heart outranks My pen, Accept my praise! and, thanks! Amen. G.A. From time to time readers of The Conning Tower have, by correspondence and otherwise, shown interest in Krazy's career. I am sure they will be sorry to learn that she was taken ill last Thursday, and on Saturday, November 23, she died. The doctor from the first doubted her re- covery, and when, after Mommer had nursed her for two days and nights without going to bed, further efforts to save her so obviously confirmed his judgment that he allowed Dr. Lawrence to do the only think there was left to do for her. She was proud without being arrogant, self- respecting without being self-assertive, and we never knew her to have a mean thought or to do a malicious thing. She never abused a right or claimed a favor. In every sense she deserved that best of titles, a good companion. Tuck your head in your paws, little Krazy; calm be your sleep. To wherever you are now, as you did to the places that knew you here, you bring peace, and contentment, and love. BARON IRELAND Add It Can't Happen Here: General Charles H. Sherrill described the coming of Mussolini and fascism to Italy as "daybreak" for a land "sunk beneath the sway of Red Communism." Telling of the dictator's suppression of com- munism, he added: "I wish to God he'd come over here and do that same thing." The Will Rogers story, about the bill sent for entertainment, has been edited by dozens of contribs. Most of them say that it wasn't Rog- ers. It has been credited to Challapin, McCor- mack, Heifetz, and others we have lost track of. We don't believe that Rogers or anybody else ever did any such thing. Well, they may begin to celebrate in Turkey City, Pennsylvania, but those incorrigible Maine- coasters, Miss Mary Ellen Chase, Miss Rachel Field, Mrs. Gladys Hasty Carroll, and Mr. Robert P. Tristram Coffin, will end the afternoon on one of the Cranberry Isles. That lunch wagon man who hurled himself into the Dartmouth line-up last Saturday says that he was a great Dartmouth fan. And not a newspaper said that he came from Rah-rah- rahway. Italian Heroes Are Decorated Near the Front. - Herald Tribune headline. "As it should be," concurs Orson. "Nothing looks sillier than a hero with a medal near the ha n,. ''