Weather Faqir today, tomorrow light snow. * Sir iano 4:Iate Editorial For Der Fuebrer Cooperative Medicine More Blood. Off The Shelf.. VOL. XLIX No. 69 Z-323 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THUSDAY, DEC. 15, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS Britain Backs French Stand Against Italian African Claim Bonnet Threatens To Fight Before Yielding A Part Of Tunisia To I Duce Italy Plans Raise In Army's Budget LONDON, Dec. 14 -(P)- Prime Minister Chamberlain declared today that an Italian attack on French Tunisia would be a matter of "grave concern" to Britain, at the same time that French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet in Paris told the Chamber of Deputies foreign affairs commit- tee that France would fight, if nec- essary, before yielding an inch of her territory and had informed both Italy and Germany of that deter- mination. Chamberlain made the declaration in the House of Commons where in the meantime anger had mounted over the German boycott of his Tuesday night speech deploring the anti-British tone of the German press. It was -in answer to a question from Laborite Arthur Henderson that Chamberlain again reassured France of Britain's "identity of interest." Henderson had asked whether "un- dertakings in respect of the status quo in. the Mediterranean as em- bodied in the British-Italian agree- ment applied to Tunis." Chamberlain replied that "certain-, ly" the London-Rome accord, put in- to force Nov. 16, applied to Tunisia. "We cannot, however, contemplate the possibility of such an attack as suggested in the question put by Mr. Henderson."1 The Italian government decided to- day to spend, about $526,000,000 for military purposes in the next fiscal year as an "unavoidable necessity in view of the situation." British-Italian relations were not helped by an admission in Commons by Richard isten Butler that Italy recently had sent aid to the Spanish Insurgent Generalissimo, Francisco P'ranrco. Butler is undersecretary of state for foreign affairs. Another facet of the many-sided European situation was highlighted by the arrival from Berlin of Dr. Halmar Schacht, president of the Reichsbank who came to London sup- posedly with a combined scheme of getting rid of Jews and German ex- ports at the same time. Bernard Fears Congressional Reaction Near Fraternities Play Host To Santa And 4,700 Ann Arbor Children -Daily Photo By BogleI Magician, Band, Glee Club And Ann Arbor Notables Aid Interfraternity Council Entertain Guests By STAN SWINTON "Gee, it's swell-especially Santa," said tiny, flaxen-haired Judy Rood, grinning from ear to ear. And that summed up the thoughts of 4,700 happy celebrants who forgot whether they were nine or 79 in enthusiastic enjoyment of the Children's Christ- mas party which the Interfraternity Council sponsored yesterday in Hill Auditorium. From the moment they saw the first burly policeman handling traffic in front of the auditorium until Mickey Mouse had smiled his final smile, the Irish Rivalry , In Tilt Tonight Notre Dame Five Favored To Capture First Game Of Series In 14 Years By TOM PHARES Taking the role of the underdog for the second time in m any starts this season, Michigan's Varsity basketball quintet clashes with a roiled Notre Dame squad tonight at South Bend. The Irish, whipped by Wsc'onsin last Saturday, are out to avenge that defeat against this their second Big Ten foe and are favored to renew the Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry, 14 years dormant, with a victory. The Wolverines are conceding nothing. They trounced a favored Michigan State team last week and have been polishing their attack since then with Notre Dame in mind. Coach Bennie Oosterbaan is leav- ing by train with a selected ten-man squad this morning at 8:57 a.m. After the game tonight, the Wolverine con- tingent will again take to the rails for the trip east on the first leg of their annual Christmas vacation series which this year includes games with Rochester, Syracuse, Cornell, Butler and Toledo.' Michigan's first two teams are mak- ing the journey. The regulars, who will start tonight, are forwards Dan- ny Smick and Charley Pink, center Jim Rae, and guards Eddie Thomas and Capt. Leo Beebe. The second quintet includes Herb Brogan, Mike Sofiak, Milo Sukup, John Nicholson and Russ Dobson. Despite the fact that the odds fav- or Notre Dame tonight, the facts and figures indicate a close and hard- fought battle. Michigan is still devel- oping its new fast-breaking offense (Continued n paa :' party was a whole-hearted success. In fact the only doubtful moment was when a tousle-haired throng showed premature cynicism and, after the band finished "Jingle Bells," shouted "Swing the next one." Professors and students who had forgotten sophistication in thrill of the moment and the happy, shining faces of thousands of children char- acterized the event. It all began when interfraternity council tryouts, their faces painted weirdly and wearing clown costumes, dashed down the aisles to a fan-fare -from the band and distributed gaily colored paper hats to one and all. Then Santa rose amid a back- ground of Christmas trees, his scarlet costume and white whiskers bring- ing forth a roar of acclaim. The stage, outlined by many-hued lights with the banked Christmas trees on one side and the Band on the other, drew all eyes. Louis Hollway of the Ann Arbor public schools, master of ceremonies, stepped to the micro- The Interfraternity Council last night expressed thanks to the Band, Glee Club, building and grounds department and all others who had a part in making the first fraternity children's Christmas party a success. phone and introduced Prof. Walter C. Sadler of the engineering college, mayor of Ann Arbor. "They're the best bunch of kids around, Santa, and we're glad you can come and see them. But we thought we'd have snow for you," he said. Deep-voiced Santa stood up. "If there's enough snow to go around, I'll send you some for sure," he said. And then the show was on. The band played Christmas songs. The Glee Club sang "Michigan Men," "'Tis of Michigan" and other favorites. Charles Forbes, '40E, put on a magi- cian act, accomplishing the impossible by making water squirt forth from master-of-ceremonies Hollway's head to the accompaniment of peals of laughter. Shrill children's voices joined with Glee Club and Band in a resounding (Continued On Page 2) Pan-American Pact Discussed At Conference Colombian Representative Asks For Reassertion Of American Doctrine Argentine Delegate Confers With Hull LIMA, Dec. 14- P)-A Pan-Ameri- can Monroe Doctrine under which all countries of the western hemisphere would assume the burden thus far' maintained by the United States alone came before the Pan-American Conference today. Foreign iinister Luis Lopez de Mesa of Colombia told the Committee for Organization of Peace that the "Monroe Doctrine can now be wid- ened to embrace all free America as a subject of responsibility." Mexico Remembers Mexico, apparently mindful of con-' troversies with the United States over expropriation of lands and oil prop- erties, followed the lead of Argentina in submitting a resolution asking that the conference reaffirm past decisions' that force must not be used for collec- tion of debts between nations. It was believed the resolution had. little chance of passage, since there are already sufficient accords and agreements among American states against forcible debt collections. Calls Attention To Europe Lopez De Mesa called attention to pressure of European events and political theories on the Americas in his proposal for a broadening of the doctrine proclaimed in 1823 by Presi- dent James Monroe in a hands-off- the-Americas warning to Europe. "National interests of the United States are coinciding with those of individual states of Latin America," he asserted in praising the "wonder- ful broadening of ideas of great statesmen" of the UnitedStates. He made his proposal during a plea for Colombia's project for a League of American N Ations, which the con- ference seemed likely to postpone un- til its next meeting in 1941. Prober Reveals Greek Department Head Honored By Regents For Attainments Prof. Campbell Bonner,-chairman of the Greek department, has been designated by the Regents as Henry Russel Lecturer for 1938-39, it was announced yesterday at a meeting of the University Research Club. The lectureship, which is provided by a bequest left ,to the University in 1920 by Henry Russel, '73, is one of the highest honors which can be be-t stowed upon a faculty member. It isX awarded on nomination of the Coun-c cil of the Research Club to the facultyr member who merits the appointment "because of scholarly attainments." Professor Bonner has been a mem-i ber of the faculty since 1907 and inI charge of his departmest since 1912. In 1933 he was president of the American Philological Association; in 1918-19 president of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South, and in 1923-24, president of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Professor Bonner is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the man- aging committee of the American School of Classical Studies of Ath- ens, Greece. He is also a member of both theA rchaeological Institute of America and the American Oriental Society. In recent years his research hasr been in the fields of history of religion1 and papyrology. A constant contribu- tor to professional journals, he is author of "A Paprys Codex of the Shepherd of Hermas" which wast published by the University Press in the Humanistic Series in 1933, and "The Last Chapters of Enoch in Greek" which appeared in 1937. O'Daniel Waits' To Meet Ford Governor-Elect Of Texas Tells Of Resources DETROIT, Dec. 14-(iP)-Oover- nor-Elect W Lee O'Daniel of Texas waited more than three hours to meets Henry Ford today, then in a two- hour conversation told the automo- bile manufacturer of Texas wealth' of natural resources. He said Ford exhibited interest in the State's metal deposits and had asked him to send some ore samples. "I think," said O'Daniel, "I con- vinced him that we have everything in Texas needed to build an. idus- trial empire." The Governor-Elect, who came to Detroit to discuss ways and means of industrializing the Lone Star State, said he made no offer or suggestion that Ford move some of his industrial units to Texas. He said, however, he told the motor manufacturer that the Ford plan for decentralizing indus- trial processes was "very suitable" for Texas. Prof. Riggs Is Honored At Banquet Of Engineers Prof. Henry E. Riggs, president of the American Society of Civil En- gineers was honored at a banquet held last night by the University chapter of the society. Shirley W. Smith, vice-president of the University and others paid tribute to the career of Professor Riggs. The office of President is the highest honor bestowed by 'the So- ciety. Contrary to recent announcements, seniors will be allowed to have 'Ensian pictures taken until Christmas, it was announced yesterday by Charles Ket- tler, '39E, business manager. Ap- pointments with Spedding, Rentschler or Dey photography studios must be made before Dec. 24. The extension is primarily to ac- commodate students living in Ann Arbor or remaining here during the holidays, Kettler added. SEC Charges Gigantic Trust Misled Public Fidelity Investment Firm Will Fight Court Order; $600,000,0000Involved WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -(P)- A strenuous legal struggle appeared in prospect today after the Securities Commission filed charges of "fraud and deceit" against the Pidelity In- vestment Association which, officials said, has sold about $600,000,000 of securities to the public. Officials described, the case as the "biggest of its 'kind in SEC history." The complaint was filed in Federal District Court at Detroit,'where Judge Edward J. Moinet dire'cted the con- cern to show cause by next Monday why it should not be enjoined from using the mails or engaging in in- terstate commerce. The firm made plain at once that it would fight. Carroll Evans, vice- president, declared at the headquar- ters of the company in Wheeling, W. Va., that he was sure it should not be vince the court that it should not be restrained. The company, which has offices in 58 leading cities throughout the country, has a staff of 2,000. In its financial statement as of June 30, 1938, it listed as directors a former U.S. Senator from West Virginia, a former governor of North Dakota, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney Gen- eral, a director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsbugh, and a direc- tor of Republic Steel Corp. Two Drug Firm Heads Arraigned NEW YORK, Dec. 14-(P)-An Attorney General's investigator of the financial affairs of McKesson and Robbins, Inc., said today he had "substantial reason to believe" that F. DonaldCoster, president of the corporation, "is a- man of different identity than known to this office." Coster and George E. Dietrich, as- sistant treasurer of the firm, were arrested in Fairfield, Conn., today and held in $5,000 bail each on a charge of violating the securities and exchange act of 1934. Assistant Attorney General Am- brose C. Mcall said he had "con- siderable doubt as to Coster's true identity." The Class of 1939 set the machinery for its post-Commencement existence into opera'tion yesterday when it elected nine Alumni officers to five- year terms in the literary, engineer- ing and architecture colleges, and eight Senior Ball committee members, in the only class election not abolished by the sweeping Men's Council rul- ing of Oct. 27. Four hundred seniors participated in the balloting. Harold F. Stewart, Tim Hird and James I. Clark were named to the post of Alumni president in literary, engineering and architecture colleges, respectively from a field of 14 candi- dates. Offices of vice-persident, secretary and treasurer in the literary college were filled by Marcia Connell, Rob- ert Canning and Leon Kupeck, while Richard Roemer, Fred Osberg anid Lester Goda won the three positions in the engineering college. Automatically Elected Virginia Bensley, Mary Lavan and Ian C. Ironside were automatically declared vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respectively, since they were the only ones who had petitioned for the jobs. William Grier won the Ball chair- manship, nosing out Waldo Abbot, Jr., and Jack Wilcox, who also won literary college seats. Betty Shafer and Betty Spangler' were selected from the list of six women who com- peted. Engineering college representatives to the dance committee are Frederic Olds, Peter Ipsen and Charles Jacob- son, while Jerome Mitchell and Rob- erta Chissus, of the forestry school and architecture college, respectively, won uncontested jobs. No Petitions Submitted No petitions had been submitted to Men's Council for positions in the music, education, nursing and for- estry schools, Fred ,Luebke, '39E, president, reported, and this would necessitate special elections, he said. Voting was heavy all afternoon, in the literary and engineering colleges, and there was always a line of about 15 waiting to use th'6 machine. Both Luebke and Spangler attributed the comparative slowness in the opera- tion of the machines, to the large number of candidates, 58, whose names were submitted to the voters. Just a flip of a coin won a job for an engineer on the J-Hop commit- tee, so Fred Osberg was designated Alumni secretary of the engineering seniors, after he had received an identical number of votes, 57, as George Hanson. One 'hundred and forty voted in the engineers' poll. This was the third election to be conducted under the petition system, and applications for the Frosh Frolic committee will be called for soon af- ter the beginning of the new year.) Bonner Named To Give Russel Lecture In '39 Seniors Vote Clark, Stewart And Hird Alumni Presidents E ---- f -- Deadline For Senior Pictures Is Extended Positions Filled For Only Class Posts Remaining Under Council Decree Eight Are Chosen For Senior Dance Warns Against Growing Fascism In America; Hits Spanish_ Embargo By JOSEPH GIES Revision of the Wagner Act, dis- memberment of the National Labort Relations Board and a general re- trenchment in government along re- actionary lines was predicted last night by Rep. John T. Bernard,, Farmer Laborite of Minnesota as thej probable result of the November elec-j tions. Mr. Bernard spoke in the, Union under the auspices of the American League for Peace and De- mocracy. "I'm afraid the people will very soon come to regret their tragic blunder in permitting the defeat of the, progressive candidates," he said. Mr. Bernard explained the out- come of the election chiefly on the grounds of the recession, which he, said was willfully induced by the great industrialists, and widespread misrepresentation by the press. He warned against the growth of fascism in America, asserting that the forces which brought fascism to Italy and Germany also exist in this country. "Few people are naive enough to think that Mussolini's ruf- fians could have marched on Rome without the consent of the govern- ment and the manufacturers, or that Hitler could have made himself dic- tator in Germany without the back- ing of Krupp and Thyssen. Let us not be fooled into believing that these forces in America are more humane than in Germany and Italy. The La- Follettee Committee revealed that corporations here spend 80 million 4 SRA Invites Students To Vacation Eve Party Vacation eve will be celebrated at 8 p.m. today in Lane Hall with a Christmas carolling party to which all students are invited. In addition to music, decorations and a Christmas tree, appropriate re- freshments will provide the true holi- day spirit. nazi Spies Rif e Tells Dies Body They Are BuildingForSabotage WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-(I')-A warning that spies are setting up -a "potential sabotage machine" de- signed to impair the United States' industrial and military efficiency in time of war came today from an in- vestigator for the House Committee on.Un-American Activities. John C. Metcalfe, who made a six- months inquiry into activities of sub- versive groups for the committee, testified that he believed "the spy situation in the United States is a very serious menace." President Roosevelt recently direct- ed attention to the spy question when he told newsmen he 'would recom- mend increased expenditures to com- bat espionage activities by foreign agents. "The real aim of the American Nazi movement," Metcalfe told the com- mittee, "is to build up in the United States a spy organization, a poten- tial sabotage machine and a Ger- man minority." Asserting that Germany was not the only foreign country whose na- tionals were engaged in such activi- ties, Metcalfe expressed belief the United States had been placed in "a precarious position." 50 Attend German Club's Yule Party More than 50 students and mem- bers of the German faculty attended the annual Christmas party of the Deutscher Verein last night at the League. The Verein's chorus presented a number of German Yuletide songs and the group joined in on the more familiar pieces. Christmas games and refreshments played a promin- ent part in the evening's entertain- ment, and Dr. Werner F. Striedieck of the German department, in the guise of St. Nicholas, presented gifts to every one present. 1 r 4 al .) Realization Of Book Exchange To Prove Helpful To Students I ! n i n 1 ' i Shrouded But Slightly Macabre Life Wins Marn 'Spoofuncup' A goal of many years was realized Tuesday when the Board of Regents approved a long-sought plan for a student textbook exchange. The ex- change, which will also be operated by students, will permit a more equit- able price table for the sale and pur- chase of used books than is afforded at present by the local bookstores. Sponsored by the Union, the ex- change will accomplish much to alleviate the current shortage of used texts. A Union survey be- tween semesters of the academ- ic year 1937-38 revealed that the principal cause of this shortage was the fact that students were reluctant to sell used books because of the low prices offered, frequently almost half of the original price. The exchange, which will be locat- filed under the seller's name. The sale price will be deduced from any pur- chases which the seller may make. There will be also a 10 per cent deduc- tion from the sale price for the maintenance of the exchange. No charge will be made for books not sold. The exchange will be administered by a student manager, who will be appointed by an executive committee. There will be two representatives from the Union on the commit- tee, and two additional adult representatives from the offices of the Dean of Students and the Dean of Women. The committee will also supervise the employment of assist- ants. Book exchange plans similar to this one have met with considerable suc- ' , 1' f t s 1 a 3 By NORMAN A. SCHORR Even a shrouded personal life of' alleged bigamy and frequent intoxi- cation did not prevent Prof. Axel Marin, of the mechanical engineer- ing department, from winning the traditional "Spoofuncup" by a dem- onstration of his mental prowess and his "ability to take it," at the annual A.S.M.E. roast last night at the Union. Prof. Hugh E. Keeler of the mechanical engineering department, was roastmaster. Reported to be "one of the dumb- est clucks in the engineering college" by Professor Keeler, the winner, with a well-balanced meal of "assorted "wide and varied list of inconse- quential subjects," posed by "Profes- sor Quiz" Don Van Loon, '39E. The new holder of the cup, which was presented by the erstwhile holder, Dean Henry C. Anderson, showed some traces of learning, however van- ishing, as he successfully mastered the spelling of such difficult words as "seize," "weird" and the like. "Uncle Joe" Bursley fell down (figuratively) as he attempted to enumerate the first 15 letters of the Greek alphabet, while three students fell down (literally) as they tried to be eclipsed by Mental Giant Marin. Edward L. Erickson, of the engineer- ing mechanics department, present- Guerrilla Tactics Planned By Chiang In Japanese War KWEILIN, China, Dec. 14-(P)-- Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek was disclosed today to have swung toward the political tactics of Chinese Com- munists in a new program to combat the Japanese invasion. Officers at this South China mili- tary headquarters in Kwangsi prov- ince disclosed that Chiang had sum- moned a political-military conference in furtherance of the new program, which was announced to the military staff three weeks ago. One purpose of the conference, to be held at Chungking, was reported to be to purge the government of "de- featist elements" before embarking on the second phase of the war-hit and run attacks on Japanese forces throughout occupied territory. Chiang's new political program, which he characterized in the slogan "arousing the masses is more import- ant than battles," was similar in many respects to tactics used by the North China Communists he had fought against before the war started.