PAGE FOTMI TH E MII AN DAILY SATURDAY, IIIeRCH 25, 1939 PAeE FOIIR' SATUBX~&Y, I4Ii~RCH ~5, 1939 M THE MICHIGAN DAILY The Editor Gets Told.. . DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN Edited and managed by students of the University of Michigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Student Publications. Published every morning except Monday during the University year and Sumrn r Session. 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 matters 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. REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inn. College Publishers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. CHICAGO"BOSTONd o-SANGELESg Pr-ss, F 19A3ISCO Member, Associated Collegiate Press, 1938-3 9 Managing Editor Editorial Director City Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor, Book Editor . Women's Editor Sports Editor . Board of . . 4 f Editors tRobert D. Mitchell * . Albert P. May10 Horace W. Gilmore ' Robert I. Fitzhenry . . S. R. Kleiman . . Robert Perlman Earl Gilman * . William Elvin . Joseph Freedman , . . Joseph Gies . Dorothea Staebler **Bud, Benjfamin ?e partment . Philip W. Buchen *Leonard P. Siegelman William L. Newnan . . Helen Jean Dean . . Marian A. Baxter Business ID Business Manager. Credit Manager. Advertising Manager Women's Business Manager Women's Service Manager . NIGHT EDITOR: MALCOLM E. LONG The editorials published in The Michigan Daily are written by members of the Daily staff and represent the views of the writers only. Armaments For What T HE CURRENT controversy over American foreign policy and re- armament ha blossomed forth afresh in the current issue of Harpers Magazine. The article by Oswald Garrison Villard is on the whole a sane analysis of what seems to be an "insane" American defense policy. Mr. Villard points out that "since 1933 the Army and Navy have received a total of nearly $5,000,000,000," while yearly appropriations have been stepped up from $540,356,090 in 1933-34 to $1,668,283,000 in 1939. How is this money being used, Mr. Villard asks, and why? "If we peek behind the defense curtains we find on the testimony of many of the actors themselves waste, extravagance, incompetence, a babel of contradictory voices, confusion . . . No- body knows whether Army and Navy are merely to guard our coasts, or are to be prepared to fight overseas, as in 1917-18, or are just to de- fend all the Americas, or must protect our coasts and also keep open our trade routes to South America. It is not even established whether we shall or shall not fight for the Philippines, in- dependent or otherwise. . . . Hence the govern- ment is demanding the impossible of Army and Navy, since we ask them to defend us and yet do not tell them what they shall defend." In fact, Mr. Villard points out, the lack of co- operation between the Army and Navy and the absence of either a separate air force or an uni- fied defense command makes it exceedingly doubtful that our armed forces could efficiently defend anything. "So far as anybody knows, the part 'of the Navy in relation to our coast de- fenses (manned:, by the Army) and our mine fields, and what is to be the relation of the Army air fleet to the Navy air fleet when the country is attacked, have never been defined; a major- general recently sarcastically remarked that if war should come a collision in midair of Army and Navy fliers would not be impossible, since neither force would know which way the other was going! . . . there is no adequate cooperation between Army and Navy-nothing approaching it; the hostility between them is so great that it was announced on Jan. 1st that combined maneu- vers would not be carried on in the Carribbean this year because of thebitter feeling engendered by the last joint war games-a situation which must make the dictators hold their sides for laughter." As a prologue to a remedy, Mr. Villard calls for an investigation by an independent commis- sion representing all points of view of "the whole problem of military organization and of inter- service relationship," which the Howell Board felt demanded "extended examination by some appropriate agency in the near future." The urgency of such an investigation becomes in- creasingly evident as more and more money is poured into the bottomless container delegated for national defense. But it must be remembered that such an in- vestigation could not undertake to settle the most pressing problem connected with national defense, a problem Mr. Villard pushes aside by' stating that the "crux of the whole defense prob- lem" is the question of "whether this country can he cnesfil1v attcked" At nm 1anrth Mi Kipke And Political Deals To the editor: It is to be regretted that the dispute over the coming Regency election has evolved into a mud- slinging contest. The office of Regent of the University of Michigan is one of importance and dignity, commanding respect, honor, and loyalty. Certainly, the present campaign has been any- thing but in accordance with the nature of the office. Mud-slinging is essentially a phase of the old political tactics which Kipke's nomination repre- sents. Those who seek his defeat through this means are only emulating his supporters in re- verting to this discredited and repugnant system. Regardless of the outcome of this election, there is a black-spot upon the record of the University which can never be removed. The history of this instiution has been one of high ideals and honor- able action, and the Regency has always been conducted in accordance with these standards. In comparison, the unfortunate events of this election seem all the darker. The stain can be lessened only if, from this point forward, the campaign is conducted solely upon the basic issue, rather than on debasement of personalities. The criticism directed at Kipke's character must be viewed impartially. Undoubtedly, some of the aspersions against him are well based. Likewise, many of the virtues which Tom Har- mon attributed to him are equally evident. In defense of Kipke, it is only fair to recognize that he is an average man, with no unusual ability, but, also, with no flagrant faults. Further, be- cause of the very nature of the Board of Regents, Kipke personally could do nothing villainous or destructive, even should heso desire. However, the forces responsible for his nomina- tion can do the Board, and, through them, the University, great and lasting harm. Kipke's nom- ination was a coalition forced by his influential friends in the Republican party. Since many Re- publican leaders have openly voiced their opposi- tion to the nomination, it is evident that a minor- ity group has employed old unscrupulous political intrigue in this instance, and that the nomina- tion does not represent the opinion of the Re- publican party as a whole. That an immediate Kipke election would men- ace the welfare of the University does not neces- sarily follow. But if an election of this nature can carry once, it will carry again. In support of this contention, we need only point out the insidious growth of political maneuvering in similar situations in the past. It is this possibility for politial exploitation which threatens the very structure of our institution. As has been the case in certain other State Universities, such an oc curance would result in discord and decadence, and Michigan would soon lose its high position in American education. If this is to be avoided, Kipke's defeat is neces- sary. The Alumni are to be congratulated on their efforts in this direction. But Alumni support alone is not enough. It is up to the voters of the State to realize the things for which the Univer- sity stands, and to act in its best interests by defeating this political machine. The appeal is not for the defeat of a personality, but for a defeat of the motives and methods for which he stands. To insure the future of the University, Kipke must not be elected. William Gram Stanley Duffendack The Technic Replies To the Editor: Tuesday morning one of your staff members took it upon himself to disagree violently with an editorial which we printed in the March Michigan Technic. The Daily reply bears out our contention completely and is a good example of exactly what we were driving at. The present administration and the labor unions have of late been fostering this spirit of "the world owes me a living" and have encouraged men to do as little as possible in return for their wages. This feeling has grown until a great many people believe with the author of the Daily editorial that, "No informed person today believes that individual initiative is a guarantee of suc- cess in America of 1939." Right-to a certain extent. Few people will argue that personal initiative is an absolute guar- antee of success. Other factors such as person- ality and "breaks" enter. However, unless you marry the boss's daughter, it certainly is a pre- requisite. The Daily editorial ends on a note of derision because of the following statement from the original editorial. "So when we get those jobs in a few months, let's be careful to stick to'the eight- hour day-and we'll be assured of never having to work long hours." Said the Daily, "And some members of this year's graduating class will emit a hollow laugh toward the end of- the article where they wild' see . . ." We like to remind The Daily that this was directed at an engineering audience. A check of the men who handle placement in the College of Engineering indicates that at least 90 per cent and probably 95 per cent of last year's graduates are now working. Further the Daily stated that the workman who was the original motivation of the Technic editorial had been offered a foremanship and had refused it. The executives of the press are unable to verify this statement indicating that it was purely a figment of the imagination of a Daily staff member. We would appreciate proof of this allegation. -Walton A. Rodger portions whole. If we put our arms around the shoulders of the English and French people, line un hbeide them and1 th a nvint UninnAnrl a + n TODAY i WASHINGTON -by David Lawrence- An Engineer Speaks To the Editor: I would like to suggest meekly that Good Bro. Perlman take the advice offered in Robert Walk- er's column in the Michigan Daily of Wednes- day, March 22. Good Fellow, the people that I have worked for and the Profs. I have had in my College have always appreciated any extra effort and interest that I showed them, with the result that I have been able to take a couple of minutes off at odd times and have not had to account for them. Particularly would I think that an employer would appreciate the extra business that would come to him from the courtesy that this man in question could have extended to Walt (Editor of the Technic). It has been sort of axiomatic in the Engine School that brains and brawn go hand in hand. Given the brains, we are supposed to add the brawn and make ourselves useful to our em- ployer. It is a good old American custom to work hard and play hard, and if a man makes more for his company than is expected of him, it is a custom in America today to pay him a bonus, or to encourage him by creating more opportunities for him. Those of us who lack I.Q. 1.2 are counting on that extra work to put us across, and the wry smile that you are seeing on our faces is due to the fact that we are wonder- ing if we shouldn't have put in that added effort about four years sooner. I am anxiously awaiting Bro. Perlman's next factual article-or editorial-on "What Lies Be- yond" OR, "Only God and Perlman - - -." -Ye Engineer V. 1 WASHINGTON, March 23.-It is premature, if not altogether inaccurate, to say that the "ap- peasement" policy as between government and business has been discarded or that there will be no tax revision at this session of Congress. So long as Congress attempts to play politics with that $150,000,000 WPA item, no quarter can be expected from the President. He knows that the subtraction of $150,000,000 from the WPA expenditures at this critical time of unemploy- ment is not going to balance a budget already unbalanced to the amount of $3,500,000,000, and he thinks Congress knows this, but is trying to put him on the spot before the country as a spendthrift just the same because he will not agree to the cut. Congress Economics On WPA Congress has been talking a great deal about economy, but no group therein has presented a comprehensive program for cutting Government expenses, for the very good reason, perhaps, that there is none which can be offered which does not have in it political repercussions of a serious nature for those who do the suggesting. The Administration's case might be put this way: If business men want tax revision, they must not at the same time insist on cutting off relief appropriations, and this applies to those in Congress who have been endeavoring to reflect what appears to be a nation-wide sentiment for curtailment of expenses. It will be noted that. at the President's press conference in which he frowned on certain changes in the tax structure, he spent most of his time talking about those who wanted to prune Government expenses. This was the sub- ject uppermost in his mind, and whenever tax changes were mentioned he kept repeating that those who wanted to cut Government appropri- ations could not at the same time consistently ask the Treasury to accept a loss in revenue from tax revision. As usual, the right policy lies somewhere be- tween these two extremes. Government expenses could be cut, of course, but a ruthless curtailmerN effected immediately, would undoubtedly bring on a deflationary trend which might bring seri- ous consequences to the social order, producing more unemployment because of the sudden dim- inution of government stimulus to purchasing power. Spending Depends On Business To achieve a balanced budget and to cut off Government spending, there must be private spending in its place. This requires careful plan- ning and some extension of intermediate credit on the same insurance principle as that on which the Federal Housing Administration loans were made through private banks. Unless business can offer a program that will insure a substantial increase in private spending in the next 24 months, Mr. Roosevelt isn't going to permit, if he can possibly avoid it, aty substantial change in his public spending policies. Business men, on the other hand, have a per- fectly good case for tax revision, and not as a means either of restoring methods of tax avoid- ance or for the purpose of loading small busi- nesses with extra taxes that are lopped off big businesses. The latter argument is merely part of the political claptrap of the hour and is bandied back and forth in the effort to fight back at the Administration's opponents. There are unquestionably many changes in the tax laws which, far from reducing revenues, would actually increase them materially. The Treasury Department knows this and wants it done. But Mr. Roosevelt isn't ready to yield un- SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1939 VOL. XLIX. No. 127 Notices To The Householders: Many of our students are in need of part-time work. If you have any odd jobs, such as housecleaning, yard or garden work, that the students can do, will you please call the Student Employ- ment Bureau, Ext. 2121, Room 2 University Hall? We will endeavor to send you satisfactory help. J. A. Bursley, Dean of Students. To All Campus Departments: No- tices of deaths of alumni which may come to the various campus depart- ments should be reported to the Alumni Catalog Office. The courtesy will be greatly appreciated. Please report by letter or by phone. Phone 422 Univ. Lunette Hadley, Director. Women Students: Application blanks for the Lucy Elliott Fellow- ship of $500 and the Cleveland Mem- orial Scholarship of $100 are now available in the Alumnae Council Office and the Office of the Dean of Women. All applications must be turned in before April 1. Winners will be announced following Spring Vacation. Academic Noticesa Students, College of Literature, Sci- ence, and the Arts: Courses dropped after today by students othersthanj freshmen will be recorded E. Fresh-1 men (students with less than 24 hours of credit) may drop courses< without penalty through the eighth week. E. A. Walter, Assistant Dean. Freshmen in the College of Litera- ture, Science and the Arts may ob- tain their five week progress reports in the Academic Counselors' Office, 108 Mason Hall, from 8 to 12 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. according to the following schedule. Surnames beginning M through Z, Thursday, March 23. Surnames beginning F through L, Friday, March 24. Surnames beginning A through E, Saturday, March 25. 8-12.1 Psychology 122. Examination will bei held in Room 2054 NS. Monday at 9c o'clock. Concertst Student Recital. Miss Grace Eliza-f beth Wilson, pianist, of Detroit, Michigan, will give a recital in the School of Music Auditorium, Tues- day evening, March 28, at 8:15 o'clock, in partial fulfillment of the require- ments of the Bachelor of Music de- gree. The general publc 1s nvited to attend., Exhibitions Botanical Photographic Exhibit: Mock Courts Much is said today about practical education. Critics of our present edu- cational system are constantly harp- ing on the impracticality of it, its' failure tohadjust study and teaching7 along lines that'are of some later use to the student. The law school is one department of the university that is taking definite steps to eliminate the possibility of that type of criticism by its so-called "mock trials," one of which was opened Wednesday evening. The suc- cesses of the trials held in previous years has warranted repetition of this kind of teaching. Not only does the law student learn something about court procedure, but he, has some fun besides. Educators too often take for granted that study- ing is enjoyable merely because of the student's "thirst for knowledge." Constant pouring over books, how- ever, attending lectures, and taking examinations can become quite bor- ing. But by combinining study with something that resembles a game, the act of acquiring an education be- comes more of the pelasure it theor- etically, should be. The advent of applied education has brought with it several evils which have, as yet, not been correct- ed. The distribution of time between laboratory and class work is the most apparent of these. Some instructors have not recon- ,iled themselves to the fact that time spent doing thisglaboratory work will result in a greater amount of knowledge being absorbed by the stu- dent than would be true under a strict lecture system. The first step has been taken to- ward practical education, the estab- lishment of laboratories, but the sec- ond step, the apportioning of time between laboratory and lecture, will have to be made before the plan will achieve anything close to success. -Southern California Daily Trojan An exhibit of photographs of botani- cal subjects will be on display in the West Exhibit Room of the Rackham Building. Because of interest in the photo- graphs of botanical subjects the ex- hibit will continue to be on display daily except Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibition, College of Architecture: The premiated drawings submitted in the national competition for the Wheaton College Art Center are be- ing shown in the third floor Exhibi- tion Room, College of Architecture. Open daily, 9 to 5, except Sundays, through April 4. The public is cor- dially invited. Exhibition of Modern look Art: Printing and Illustration, held under the sponsorship of the Ann Arbor Art Association. Rackham Building, third floor Exhibition Room; daily except Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; on view through Saturday, April 1. Exhibition of Paintings tby David Fredenthal and Helen May, shown under the auspices of the Ann Arbor Art Association. Alumni Memorial. Hall, afternoons from 2 to 5, March 24 through April 7. Lectures Lecture on "Cosmic Rays and New Elementary Particles of Matter," Sat- urday, March 25 at 8 p.m. in the large auditorium of the Rackham Building, by Prof. Carl D. Anderson, Physics Dept. of California Institute of Technology, winner of Nobel Prize in 1936 and various other awards for his research work. The lecture is, arranged by the Society of Sigma Xi and will be open to the public. University Lectures: Professor Ken-' neth J. Conant, of Harvard Univer- sity, will give illustrated lectures on "The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem" on Monday, April 3, and "The Mon- astery of Cluny" on Tuesday, April1 4, at 4:15 p.m. in the Rackham Lec ture Hall under the auspices of the Institute of Fine Arts.a Events Today Chinese Students Attention: All Chinese students in the University are invited to meet Dr. Gail and hear him speak at the International Cen- ter, tonight, (Saturday), at 8 o'clock. Dr. Gail is Assistant Director of thes Salt Commission. He has been 'in active government service in China for 30 years and is specially qualified to speak on the present situation ine China. Knowing personally the par- ents and grandparents of many of our Chinese students, he has been willing to sacrifice his personal plans to remain over for this meeting. Open House: Student Religious As- sociation Open House at Lane Hall this evening. There will be informal games, conversations and an oppor- tunity to Pear D'Oyley-Carte Com- pany's recording of 'Iolanthe.' ] The Outdoor Club will meet at Lane Hall at 2 o'clock today for a hike, Older. members are urged to come and bring a friend with them. Stu- dents will be welcome to attend. The Delta Epsilon Pi Fraternity will meet at 7:30 this evening, in the Union. Members please be on time. The Graduate Outing Club will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the club room. A "Professor Quiz" program has been arranged. There will be, as usual, the out door program Sunday after- noon. All graduate students are invited. The Roger Williams Guild will hold its annual banquet in the parlors of the First Baptist Church; 503 ]E. Huron Street, on Saturday evening April 1, at 6:15. The guest speaker will be Mr. William H. Genne, Stu- dent Secretary at Michigan State College, East Lansing. For reserva- tions call Guild House, Dial 7332. Coming Events German Table for Faculty Mem- bers: The regular luncheon meeting will be held Monday promptly at 12:10 p.m. in the Founders' Room of the Michigan Union. All faculty members interested in speaking Ger- man are cordially invited. There will be a brief informal talk by Dr. Erich Husserl on, "Aus der Wekstatt des Zahnarztes." Eastern Engineering Trip: Impor- tant meeting for those going on the trip Sunday, March 26, at 5 p.m. in the Union. Room to be posted. Physics Colloquium: Professor C. F. Meyer will speak on "A New Grat- ing Mounting; Scale Drawings of Crystal Wave Surfaces; and Models of Circle Errors' at the Physics Col- loquium on Monday, March 27 in Room 1041 E. Physics Bldg. Rapids Room of the League at 6 p.m. Monday, March 27.' The Michigan Dames Drama Group will meet in the Rackham Building Monday evening at 8 o'clock. All wives of students and their friends are welcome. The Lutheran Student Club will meet Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at Zion Pa- rish Hall for social hour and supper. Dr. Carolies Harry, prominent in Na- tional Lutheran Student Club work, will be the guest speaker at 6:45 p.m. Rabbi Charles Lesser of Jackson, Mich., will speak on "Today's Chal- lenge to the Jew" at the Hillel Forum tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. French Lecture: The lecture on the Cercle Francais Program which was to be given by Professor Eugene Ro- villain Thursday, March 30, has been postponed. On April 28 the annual French Play will take place in Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. The title of the play is: Ces Dames aux Chapeaux verts" by Acremant. Peace Strike: All students interest- ed in taking part in the formation of a program and making arrangements for a peace strike on April 20th are invited to a meeting of the All-Cam- pus Peace Committee on Monday Evening, March 27, at 8 p.m. in the Union. Churches Ann Arbor Friends (Quakers). The Study Group will meet at the 1Vichi- gan League Sunday at 3:30 p.m. This will be followed by the meeting for worship at 5. All are cordially in- vited. Disciples Guild (Church of Christ) 10:45 a.m., Morning Worship, Rev. Frederick Cowin, Minister. 5:30 p.m., Social Hour and Tea. 6:30 p.m., Professor Bennett Weav- er will speak to the Guild on "The Place of Sacrifice in Social Progress." A forum will follow the discussion. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Sunday: 8 a.m. Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Breakfast, Harris Hall for stu- dents and members of Confirmation Class; 9:30 a.m. Junior Church; 11 a.m. Kindergarten; 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon by the Rev. Hen- ry Lewis (and choir awards); 7 p.m. Student Meeting, Harris Hall, speak- er, The Rev. H. L. Pickerill, topic, Christian Living-A Practical Appli- cation. First Baptist Church, 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Dr. John Masons Wells of Hillsdale College, will preach on the theme, "The Christian Way of Con- quering Evil." Church School at 9:30. Senior B. Y. at 6:00. First Congregational Church, Rev. Leonard A. Parr. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, Dr. Parr will preach on: "The Mirror of Christ's Mind" V "His Idea of Salva- tion." 6 p.m. Student Fellowship will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. Supper fol- lowing which Prof. A. D. Moore of the Engineering School will address the group on the subject "Personali- There will be a Lenten Service at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30. The pastor will speak on "How Long Dost Thou Keep Us In Suspense?" First Church of Christ, Scientist, 409 So. Division St., Sunday morn- ing service at 10:30. Subject: "Reality." Golden Text: Philippians 4:8. Sunday School at 11:45. Reformed and Christian Reformed church services will be held as usual Sunday, March 26 in the Women's League Chapel at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. H. J. Kuiper will speak at both services. First Methodist Church. Morning worship service at 10:40 o'clock. Lr. C. W. Brashares will preach on "The Way of the Cross." Stalker Hall. Student Class at 9:45 a.m. at Stalker Hall. Wesleyan Guild meeting. at 6 p.m. at the Church. A Communion Service is planned. A Fellowship Hour and supper follow- ing the meeting. First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. 10:45 a.m., Morn- ing Worship Service. The Rev. War- ren E. Hall, D.D., of the First Pres- byterian Church of Wyandotte, Mich., will preach on the topic "An Impetuous Judgment." Palmer Chris- tian at the organ and directing the choir. The Westminster Guild: 6 p.m., Westminster Guild, student group, will meet for supper and a fellowship hour. Prof. Robert Angell of the So- ciology Department of the University