___ ___ ___ __ ___ ___ __ __t iS M IUJI -- A L 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, Inc. College Publisbers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. CNiCAGB BOSTON * Los ANGELESS- SAN FRANCISCO Member, Associated Collegiate Press, 1938-39 Board Managing Editor . EditorialtDirector. City Editor, Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Book Editor, Women's Editor Sports Editor . of Editors Robert 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 Staebier . . Bud Benjamin The Acid Test For Cvil Service . .. MICHIGAN'S new Civil Service law will be put to the acid test when the first session of the new legislature convenes this week. And whether it will withstand the on- slaught of job-seekers already crowding the noisy corridors of the Capitol, will depend large- ly on Governor Fitzgerald's vigilance and cour- age in fighting attempts to scuttle it. That there is no overwhelming sentiment in favor of the Act among the politicians of the Republican party, became apparent early last month when James F. Thompson, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, sent letters to all the county chairmen in which he advocated repeal of the law. Professing his friendship for the "principle of civil service," Mr. Thompson condemned the present law as "partisan and New Deal measure." His charges that the Act blanketed in office the hundreds of Democrats who were employees at the time the law went into effect are not without justification. It is true that incumbents were retained in office if they could pass the civil service examintion. If not, their office was filled in the regular manner from the list of those who were successful. Mr. Thompson wants this corrected. The way to achieve a fair administration, he believes, is to begin anew. Repeal the law and turn out the Democrats. Then make a fresh start with an even stronger civil service law. It is perhaps not surprising that few people are fooled by this patent attempt to revert to the spoils system and all the waste and inefficiency concomitant with it. The start in civil service has to be made some- time. And it is just that those already in office should remain there if they can meet the quali- fications set up by the Commission. In the long run, as the service gets under way, the per- sonnel will become more evenly distributed be- tween the two parties, for each administration will undoubtedly appoint to office those mem- bers of its own party who are the highest on examinations. Any attempt to repeal the Act and "begin anew" is manifestly the work of dis- gruntled politicians whose lip service to the "principle of civil service" fools no one but them- selves. The Michigan Civil Service Act, which is one of the most forward-looking laws of its kind on the statute books of any state, is a non-partisan measure. The study committee which drafted the law was appointed by Fitzgerald during his first term. However, the committee made its recommendations during Murphy's administra- tion, and it was he who pushed the bill through the Legislature. Both men have equally good, records as upholders of civil service reform. Governor Fitzgerald has publicly stated that "there will be no wholesale invasion of the merit system." But whether the Governor has the power to prevent an invasion by the spoilsmen in his own party is another matter. A simple major- ity vote of the Legislature may amend or repeal the law. A veto by the Governor may be over- ridden only by a two-thirds vote. If Governor Fitzgerald cannot withstand the pressure of the party spoilsmen or cannot muster enough sup- port in the Legislature to sustain his veto, the outlook is indeed gloomy for the future of civil service reform in Michigan. -Jack Sullivan Business LD Business Manager. s Credit Manager . . Advertising Manager Women's Business Manager Women's Service Manager department p Philip W. Buchen Leonard P. Siegelman . William L. Newnan . ' Helen Jean Dean . . Marian A. Baxter NIGHT EDITOR: MORTON C. JAMPEL The editorials published in The Michigan Daily are written by members of the Daily staff and represent the views of the writers only. The Governor's Message T HE THOUGHTFUL and objective tenor of Governor Fitzgerald's first message to the legislature may well please his Republican constituents and all groups in the state. A program for industrial peace was an important part of his recommendations and showed that he would set about his duties as adminisrator with a view not to partisan and localized interests but to the real problems of the state and of all the interests within the state. His program was broad and well-balanced. If the governor's recommendations are fol- lowed, Michigan will have a new labor relations act with the objective of industrial peace taking into consideration the interests of all parties affected, labor, employer and the general public. Under his program, labor will have the right to strike and of collective bargaining, but "the right of employers to the possession of their property must be reaffirmed,, and an attempt will be made through the operation of state agencies to settle disputed matters without dis- turbing the regular routine of affairs for the thousands of workers and other vitally inter- ested. Many people believe that an orderly dis- cussion between differing factions of business- men and labor will prove far more beneficial to the factions themselves and to the general public than strife and the coercion of one side by the other. Nothing can further industrial peace more than carefully designated legislation toj provide these conditions of discussion with the people of the state as an interested party. As gratifying as this suggestion is the de- mand for definite aid to education and Governor Fitzgerald's insistance that the civil service act be maintained and carried on. The average citi- zen can provide his children with something more valuable to meet the world's competition than a well-grounded education. The governor has recognized the justice of demands for school aid by his definite stand for state funds to meet the needs. In plugging for the civil service, too, Governor Fitzgerald not only demonstrates that he is in sympathy with advanced methods for securing good governmental function, but he is also agreeing that the efforts of his prede- cessor to that purpose shall not be discarded because of party differences. There are many other encouraging indications in the governor's message-indications that the head of the state intends to put Michigan on its financial feet with a minimum of disturbance to vital functions and with an eye to public necessities. His program has been well considered and now is presented to the lawmakers in defin- ite and considered terms . The challenge is up to them to cooperate to the utmost in producing a state government that will consider the needs and advancement of all the citizens as its respon- sibility. -Robert Mitchell Totalitarian Payrolls A study made under the auspices of the National Association of Manufacturers gives a graphic picture of working conditions in the totalitarian states. In the United States the factory worker can buy a certain amount of food and clothing with Iifeent l M Heywood Broun HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 5-New York may be the nation's melting pot, but Connecticut is the crucible where Greek meets Greenwich and be- comes Republican. The Nut- meg State is typical of New England in the fact that Colonial stock diminishes and gives way to Romans, Croats and Poles. Bridge- . port provides balance in itsE Czechs, and yet the Puritans give ground reluctantly. In1 the new Legislature, just' met, are many names which stem back to the Charter Oak, and all the major scandals of the last two years have been contrived by nativec Americans.1 A highly respected Governor who was un- touched by any hint of corruption steps downE after four consecutive terms, but since WilburE Cross is only 76, all his supporters confidently; expect him to make a comeback two years hence. A Yale Democrat gives way to Baldwin, a Wes-I leyan Republican, but the political picture is1 actually more complicated. 0 Dean Cross, who is locally known as Uncle Toby, would have won easily enough but for a leak engineered by Jasper McLevy, journeyman roofer and Socialist Mayor of Bridgeport. Jasper ran up the amazing total of 164,000 votes. This would be proportionately the biggest radical vote ever polled in America, if McLevy were a radi- cal. He won his right to use the word "Socialist" by a fair fight in court against the forces of Norman Thomas. Believe it or not, Norman is a little to the left of Jasper. Socialists Play Ball With G.O.P. In the last campaign McLevy, the taxpayers' friend, was aided and abetted by the Republir cans. Through his kindly efforts they gained election. In secret party sessions last night it was decided that the two Socialist Senators should play ball with the G.O.P. in order to or- ganize the upper house and permit the inaugura- tion to proceed. And so when the guard marched, all in gold and scarlet it was by the permission of Jasper, the accommodating proletarian. It would not be too much to say that he has given to the masses, braid and caucuses. And yet though no one crosses over from the right bank of the Rubicon by pulling down a lever for Connecticut Socialism, I think it does represent the process of timidly putting one toe into the water. The men and women of the industrial areas are on the way, but they are still standing on the corner waiting for a street car, and if there is timidity in taking any definite direction one of the factors making for caution is pscho- logical. Hartford is not only the capital of Connecticut but also the metropolis of the insurance world. Its modes and manners are set by a Samurai group known as actuaries. These.Mandarins of mortal- ity can figure out expectancy to the decimal point. In the lower orders are vast armies of clerks, discreet and uncomplaining. They live upon expectancy. In Hartford it is a sin to die or turn your ankle. It hurts the underwriter as much as it hurts you. Faith In Democracy Rekindled. The actuaries are safe and sane. No actuary goes to bed much after 10 or plays bridge for more than a tenth of a cent. On New Year's Eve he might, perchance, toast the hope of the twelve months to come in a slight glass of dry sherry. But even this he does reluctantly, since he carries in the back of his head the percentage tables. Nevertheless, I stood and watched the farmers, the artisans, the lawyers and the fugi- tive New Yorkers walk into the Capitol today, each taking over his place in the lower or upper chamber, and my faith in democracy was re- kindled because they trooped by the statue of a. great American, Nathan Hale, of Coventry, Conn.,. who was a good citizen and a brave soldier. He stands in bronze within the rotunda under a neo-Moorish dome. He has been sculptured in very tight-fitting breeches and he stands with his back to the insurance building. On the front of the pedestal is that famous utterance of his, so often misquoted. He said, "I only regret that' I have but one life to lose for my country." New Japan Japan's trend toward outright Fascism is ac- celerated by its present Cabinet shuffle. Prince Konoye, forced out as Premier, would never be considered a liberal by Western standards, but he was at least a voice for comparative modera- tion, though forced to serve with a Cabinet "+. most exclusively of military men. His successor, Baron Hiranuma, is a descendant of the Sumurai, who combines the ancient anti-Western spirit with a generous infusion of Fascist principles. His totalitarian beliefs have led him to include in his Cabinet the most reactionary and mili- taristic spirits he can find. One result is likely to be complete invocation of the national mobilization law under which the regimentation of all Japanese business and other activities would be complete. There is thus an indication that all is not going well on the economic front, just as the military shake-up, in which Gen. Yamada succeeds Gen. Hata as commander in China indicates dissatisfaction with the course of the war. The hope of not so many years ago, that Japah would ultimately become a progressive democracy, recedes further and further under the pressure of war and its resutant economic crisis. It is a danger that threatens nations far more The F LYING T TRAPEZE By Roy Heath -- That D - -- Roosevelt,. . LONG highly regarded as a topic ofi conversation has been that vague1 subject known wherever people gath- er to chew the fat as "conditions." As material for tirades by cracker barrel solons, business men, the, clergy, and anyone with a tongue in 1 their head, "conditions" top sex,J sports or any other general term you want to mention.j I ascribe the preeminent position1 of "conditions" in the conversa onalI field to the fact that it embraces al- most any topic under the sur. The only prerequisite to discussing "con- ditions" is a loud voice, an impressive supply of dogma studded with an occasional fact which may or may, not be sound, depending on the com- pany you are discussing "conditions" with. The actual ability to think eith- er clearly or logically is not abso- lutely necessary, for a discussion of "conditions" is usually neither a dis- cussion nor a conversation. What it amounts to is one man expressing his ideas erronpous and ill-founded as they may be to one or more individ- uals. These ideas and opinions are as hard and fast as concrete. They will, be expressed to listeners willy-nilly and nothing on God's green earth ~can change them. This is probably just as well because the persons who try to change them invariably en- deavour to foist off another set of sophistries as bad if not worse than those of the person he is trying to out-discuss. The best break anyone can get out of such a seminar is to wait until the man who is talking pauses for breath then snatch the puck away from him and try to keep it by dint of a louder voice and wide gestures. As such, discussing "conditions" is not bad sport and I would not want to see it ever vanish from the Ameri- can scene. At the present time, how- ever, I see in this ancient institution one of the real reasons why the long awaited recovery has not put in its appearance long ago. Here it is, al- most time for another depression and we haven't even recovered from the last one. "Conditions" discussions stand con- demned for the simple reason that for "conditions," too many business men, professional men, and just ordinary men have substituted "Roosevelt." Mention "F.D.R." in almost any com- pany and several people will turn a dull purple hue, gag and then begin to hurl vituperation at you until you wish you hadn't brought it up. Mr. Roosevelt, according to these individ- uals, is to blame for everything which has happened since 1933 including certain incidents which used to be classified under the "Acts of God" clause in contracts. In this stint, I do not choose to either attack or defend the Presi- dent's policies. Many of them I do not pretend to understand and none of them in all their ramifications. That gives me roughly as much know- ledge of the question as most of the persons who villify him. can claim, but I would not be so foolhardy as to try to prove that point to them. What Roosevelt has or hasn't done is be- side the point. For those who feel that he is to blame for all the calam- ities, real or imagined, that have be- fallen them and theirs, he is the symbol of disaster. There is no use in doing anything but struggling to' , keep their heads above water. They have ceased to advance out of sheer blind hatred of a man. They have closed their eyes to any possible .good that man may have worked. But it is impossible to close the eyes without shutting out everything. Consequently these men see nothing. Their outlook is black. The odd thing about men of this stripe who spend their time hating Roosevelt instead of endeavouring to fight their own way in an attempt to better the "conditions" about which they lament is that in most cases their own standard of living has changed very little. I do not say that this is true in every case. I say that it is true in every case I know of. These people have their same steaks, a new automobile when they fee: they need one, a soft bed, a highbal before supper and for the most par all that is needed to live a very satis- factory life indeed. Why do they cry then? Usually or the vague suspicion that Roosevelt is stealing something from them t( spend on those "damn guys leaning on the shovels." There are left a few men, with whom it is my pleasure to be acquainted, who feel that if they continue to advance, to work a little DAILY OFFICIAL BULLE' Publication in the Bulletin is constructive notice to all members of the ilversity. Copy received at the office of the Assistant to the President until 3:30; 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. per hour for cashier. Those appli- cants with previous experience as salesmen, or cashiers, will be favored. Please file applications at your earl- t iest possible convenience in order l that personnel may be selected asj soon as possible. The Rochdale Cooperative House,? located at 640 Oxford Road, is ac-f cepting applications for next semes- ter from undergraduate students. In- formation concerning membershipF and membership blanks can be ob- tained at the Dean of Students Of- fice, Room 2, University Hall or atr the Rochdale Cooperative House. c Academic Notices Anthropology 157, The Evolution of' Culture Class will not meet today.R Junior and Senior Engineers: Those of you who attend General Harris' lecture on War Time Industrial Or- ganization will be excused from class, 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11. Alfred H. Lovell, Ass't Dean. Comprehensive Examination in Ed- ucation will be given today at nine o'clock (and also two o'clock) in the auditorium of the University High School. Qualifying Examinations for Direct- ed Teaching will be given this after- noon at 1 o'clock in the auditorium of the University High School. Reading Examinations in French: Candidates for the degree of Ph.D. in the departments listed below who wish to satisfy the requirement of a reading knowledge during the current academic year, 1938-39, are informed that examinations will be offered in Room 108, Romance Language Build- ing, from 2 to 5, on Saturday, Jan. 21, May 20, and Aug. 12. It will be neces- sary to register at the office of the Department of Romance Languages (112 R.L.) at least one week in ad- vance. Lists of books recommended by the various departments are ob- tainable at this office. It is desirable that candidates for the doctorate prepare to satisfy this requirement at the earliest possible date. A brief statement of the nature of the requirement, which will be found helpful, may be obtained at the office of the Department, and fur- ther inquiries may be addressed to Mr. L. F. Dow (100 R.L., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 and by appoint- ment). This announcement applies only to candidates in the following depart- ments: Ancient and Modern Lan- guages and Literatures, History, Ec- onomics, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Education, Speech, Jour- nalism, Fine Arts, Business Admin- istration. Exhibitions (Continued from Page 2) icture will be taken this Sunday, an. 8, at 4 p.m.. at Dey's Studio on ;tate St. Please be there promptly, Monday Evening Dramatic Club of he Faculty Womens Club' at 7:30 londay evening at the Michigan nion. Film Series: The last program of 'art I will be shown Sunday, JIan. , 1939 at 3:15 and 8:15. A number f membership cards are available or part II. They may be purchased t the League desk. First Baptist Church and Roger Villiams Guild, 9:30 Church School. :45, Students Class, Guild House .0:45 Worship. Dr. John Mason Vels of Hillsdale College will preach, n "The Hope of the World." 6:15 >.m. Students Guild. Speaker, Rev. W. Carpenter, pastor of the Sec- >nd Baptist Church for the past 'ight years, who will use the topic, 'Worms that Destroy" in touching aacial cnditions. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 09 S. Division St. Gunday morning ervice at 10:30. Subject, "Sacra- rient." Golden Text: John 6 :33. unday School at 11:45. First Congregational Church. Cor- ier of State and William Streets. Vinister, Rev. Leonard A. Parr. 10:45 a.m. Service of Worship. The subject of Dr. Parr's sermon will be 'The Worship of False Ideas." 6 p.m. Student Fellowship Meet 'ng. Supper will be served, after which Mr. Kenneth Morgan will peak to the group on the subject >f "Mysticism and Religion." The Christian Student Prayer Group will meet at 5 o'clock on Sun- lay in the Michigan League. Please onsult the bulletin board there for the room. A special invitation is ex- 'ended to al students, especially to hose who enjoyed the Christmas in- formal of the group, to join them for the worship and praise of this hour. Students o Calvinistic persuasion re invited to attend services held in he Michigan League Chapel at 10:30 ..m. and 7:20 p.m. The Rev. Henry Radius of Flint will conduct both services. The evening worship will include a song service. 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., Eldon Hamm will pre- sent the most significant events of 1938 in the United States and Don- ald K. Anderson will speak on the most important events of the other nations as a background for a gen- eral discussion on this subject. First Methodist Church. Dr. C. W. Brashares will preach on "When the Old Fails" at 10:40 a.m. Stalker Hall. Studen Class under the leadership of Dr. Blakeman in the Parlor at .Stalker Hall at 9:45 a.m. Wesleyan Guild meeting at 6 p.m. in the Church. Dr. T. T. Brum- baugh, Director of the Wesley Foun- dation of Japan, will be the speaker. Fellowship Hour and supper follow- ing the meeting. First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Avenue. 10:45 a.m., Morning Worship Serv- ice. "Invitation To Reality" is the subject upon which Dr. W. P. Lemon will preach. The musical numbers will be: Organ Prelude, "Chorale in B Minor" by Franck; Anthem, "Now the Powers of Heaven" by Arkhangel- sky; Anthem, "I will lift up mine eyes" by Sowerby; Organ Postlude, "Piece Heroique" by Franck. The Westminster Guild, student group, begins their program at 5 o'clock with interest groups which last until 6 o'clock when a supper and fellowship hour is held. At the 7 o'clock meeting the following speak- ers will lead the informal discussion groups on: (1) Racial Problems, "An Anthropologist Looks at Race," Prof. Miscah Titiev, (2) Community Prob- lems, "Juvenile Delinquency," Mr. Gilbert Anderson, (3) "The Psycho- logical Value of Worship," Miss Eliza- beth Leinbach, (4) Church and State, "The Church in Times of Revolu- tion," Prof. Benjamin B. Wheeler, (5) Ethics Symposium will continue their work. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Services of worship and student meet- ings on Sunday are 8 a.m. Holy Com- munion; 9:30 a.m. Junior Church Elbiphany Candle Light Service; 11 a.m. Kindergarten; 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon by the Rev. Hen- ry Lewis; 7 p.m. Student meeting, Harris Hall, speaker, Dr. Raphael Isaacs. Trinity Lutheran Church, E. Wil- liam at S. Fifth Ave. Church wor- ship services at 10:30 with sermon by Henry O. Yoder on "A Scholar Comes to Jesus." 'Zion Lutheran Church, E. Washing- ton at S. Fifth Ave. Church worship services at 10:30 with sermon by the .54.1 I\I TI-IEATRE By CLAIRE FORD 'The Ugly Duckling' "The Ugly Duckling," which opened yesterday as the last Children's Theatre production of the year, came at first as a letdown after the swift- moving, adventuresome "Kindly Pirate" present- ed in December. After that more meaty original play by Richard McKelvey, the director, his current operetta adaptation of the Andersen tale seems lacking in excitement and dramatic punch. Considered alone however, "The Ugly Duck- ling" can be appreciated as a musical review with a central theme rather than a plot. The story of the transformation of the duckling serves only as a case upon which to display the real merchan- dise: the songs with excellent lyrics by Miriam Brous, dances and general musical comedy tech- nique pointed up by dialogue. In these and the gaiety of the cast, which includes 60 children, five years old and up, lies the very real appeal of the piece. And the appeal and success of a play cannot be denied when it wins clamorous approval, as this did, from the public to which it caters: the children. Technical flaws could be noted: a lack of lighting coordination or an occasional depart- ure from the dialogue as originally iitended. More cohesion which could probably be achieved in a longer period of rehearsal would undoubtedly be desirable. It woud add unity to the individual- ly enjoyable features of "The Ugly Duckling." The most memorable of those features is a rooster dance by two unidentified (by me) male members of the University dance group. It is modern dance, symbolic of a cock fight with all the sparring and belligerent energy that a dance- and-cockfight fan (like myself)'could ask for. The tap dances and swan ballet do not measure up to the cocks in finish although the spontaneity in one case and graceful costumes and lighting in the other are, reasonable substitutes. Miriam Brouse's performance as the timorous Kitten with white ears and tremendous white mitts is the freshest in the play. Her change from timidity and tears to a swaggering pridein her new ferocity takes the focus from Georgianna Clark as a reallylovely little duckling after her transformation. Jim Bob Stevenson as her swan prince plays his part sympathetically, appropri- ately as he has played in previous roles. Exhibition, College of Architec- ture: A national exhibition of Rep- resentative Buildings of the Post- War Period, selected by the Commit-t tee on Education of the American In- stitute of Architects and circulatedI by the American Federation of Arts,k is being shown in the third floor ex- hibition room, Architecture Build- ing. Open daily, 9 to 5, except Sun- day, through Jan. 18. The public is invited. Events Today ; The Outdoor Club will meet at Lane' Hall today at 2 o'clock to go skating. Any students interested will be wel- come to attend. Ann Arbor Independent Women will have a social get-together this af- ternoon at 2. You can listen to the opera and enjoy games provided in the Council Room of the Michigan League. The regular meeting will be held next Thursday in the League. Time and place of this latter one will be announced later in the D.O.B. Coming Events German Table for Saculty Mem- bers: The regular luncheon meeting will be held Monday at 12:10 p.m. in the Founders' Room of the Michigan Union. All faculty members interest- ed in speaking German are cordially invited. There will be a brief infor- mal talk by Professor John W. Eaton on "Der Staat und der Inaividualimus in Deutschland." Biological Chemistry Seminar, Mon- day, Jan. 9, 1939, 7-9 p.m., Room 319+ West Medical Building.t "Inorganic Elements, Copper and Zinc" will be discussed. All interest- ed are invited. The Women's Research Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 9, 1939 at 7:30 o'clock in the West Lecture Hall of the Rackham Building. Mrs. Lila Parg- ment will speak on "Characteristic Features of Russian Literature." Miss Barbara Tinker will speak on "Ad- ventures of a Scientific Collector in China." "The Significance of the Present Struggle in the Far East"-Dr. Wal- harder than was their wont in the fat years, to view the future with as much optimism as possible and not blame all the trouble on one man who had very little to do with getting them into their plight in the first place, the lean years will pass. Such men are termed "damned Democrats" out of hand, regardless