Weather OF Sfr ig6r 4:3altU Editorial Tow Yrard A tvire Ivit For pae VOL. L. No. 133 Z-323 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1940 PRICE FIVE CENTS ------ Regents Name Dr. Crawford As New Dean Of Enidneers Noted Military Engineer Leaves Former Position At University Of Kansas Appointee Taught At Colorado, Idaho Dr. Ivan C. Crawford, distinguished military engineer and a member of the University of Kansas faculty since 1937, yesterday was named Dean of the College of Engineering here effec- tive July 1, 1940. Dr. Crawford's appointment fills a vacancy which has existed since the death of Dean Henry A. Ander- son on Oct. 14, 1939. Dean Anderson succumbed to a heart attack while listening to a radio account of a Michigan football game.. Dr. Crawford will become the fifth dean since the engineering college was founded in 1895. The new Dean has been professor of civil engineering and dean of the college of engineering and archi- tecture at the University of Kansas since 1937. Previously he taught at the University of Colorado and the University of Idaho. Approved By Regents Dr. Crawford's appointment was approved by the Board of Regents at their regular meeting Friday, and President Ruthven announced the selection following a meeting with the executive council of the engineer- ing college yesterday. Dean Crawford has had a wide career as a military, civil, and edu- cational engineer. He is 53 years old, and was born June 2, 1886, at Leadville, Colo. He is married and has two children. He taught for nine years in the en- gineering college of the University of Colorado, and was made Dean of the engineering college at the Uni- versity of Idaho in 1923. In 1937 he became Dean of the school of en- gineering and architecture at the University of Kansas. Had Army Experience Dean Crawford s military experi- ence includes 18 months service as Major of Engineers, U.S. Army, dur- ing the World War. He graduated from the Army School of the Line, at Langres, France, and was honorably discharged from the army on June 19, 1919. He is now Colonel, Engi- neer Reserve, of the U.S. Army. The University of Colorado award- ed Dean Crawford the degree "Civil Engineer from the University of Colo- rado" in June, 1915. He received his B.S. degree in civil engineering at Colorado in 1913. Dean Crawford's practical experi- ence includes several years of serv- ice with mining and railroad com- panies. In 1919 he acted for three months as chief of the General Build- ing Section of the Belgium Mission of the American Peace Commission. From 1933-35 he was state engineer of Idaho under the federal admin- istration of public works. He has been consulting engineer on many projects. Yale's Phelps Returns Today Wesleyans Will Sponsor Second Appearance William Lyon Phelps, America's most genial man of letters, will pay Ann Arbor his second visit of the month when he speaks at 10:40 a.m. today at the Methodist Church under the auspices of the Wesleyan Guild. His lecture here March 6, spon- sored by the Ann Arbor Alumnae Court Revokes Lord Russell's Appointment NEW YORK, March 30.-(P)-On grounds that Bertrand Russell "has taught in his books immoral and salacious doctrines" whose practice would violate the penal laws of New York State, a State Supreme Court Justice today revoked the-appoint- ment of thesBritish Earl-philosopher to a professorship at City College. The appointment, declared Justice John E. McGeehan in a 4,000-word decision which he himself termed "dynamite," was "an insult to the people of the City of New York." Thus was climaxed a bitter con- troversy touched off by Episcopal Bishop William T. Manning shortly after Russell's appointment to an $8,000-a-year post in the department of philosophy, effective in February, 1941, announced several months ago. But it was a Brooklyn housewife, Mrs. Jean Kay, mother of two chil- dren, who brought the action leading to today's verdict. She charged that the appointment was illegal on three grounds: That Russell was not a citizen, that it did not comply with the statute for selecting public em- ployes on the basis of merit and fit- ness, and that it was against public policy because of Russell's teachings "and his immoral character." An appeal was probable-Justice McGeehan said he expected it-and a move to enlist Russell's own aid in hi defense was begun by the American Civil "Liberties Union, which offered him legal assistance. Russell, now' teaching at the Uni- versity of California at Los Angeles, made no jrpnmgi4te comment Local Churches Offer Variety Of Programs Panel Discussions, Plays, And Lectures To Feature Day's Religious Services Panel discussions, plays, lectures, and musical programs fill the varied calendars of student religious organ- izations meeting today for suppers and fellowship. "Upping That Tuition" will be the topic of a panel discussion at the meeting of the Liberal Students Union at 7:30 at the Unitarian Church. The Wesleyan Guild of the First Methodist Church will feature Fred Eastman's play, "ThehGreat Choice," based on the prophecy of the war of the future, following the supper and fellowship at Stalker Hall. Prof. W. R. Humphreys of the English department will discuss "The Philosophy of the Old Testament Prophets" at the meeting of the Society of Quakers following the worship service at 5 p.m. At Harris Hall, Mr. Harold Gray, national known cooperative leader, will speak to the Student Fellowship of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on "How A Cooperative Works." To illustrate his lecture he will show movies of Saline Valley Farm of Saline which is operated on a coop- erative basis. The Disciples Guild of the Church of Christ will hear Mrs. Rosa Page Welch, Negro mezzo-soprano from Chicago, sing a group of spirituals. She will also lead the group in learn- ing several well-known songs. "The Nazarene" by Solem Asch will be reviewed by Dr. Isaac Rabin- owitz at the meeting of the student fellowship of the First Baptist Church. Miss Anna Scott of New York, specialist in personnel work, will hold interviews for those inter- ested in social work at the First Presbyterian Church during the af- ternoon and will speak to the West- minster Student Guild meeting at 5:30 p.m. Ehrmann Will Discuss Amend ment To Labor Act Is Demanded Has A Birthday .. . Freestyle Relay Victory Beats Yale In Nationals; Smith Committee Terms Immediate Revisions To Law 'Imperative' Census Army Starts Count Tomorrow WASHINGTON, March 30.-( )- A majority of the Smith Committee, reporting on its investigation of the Labor Board, told the House today that amendment of the Wagner Act at this Congress session was "impera- tive" to correct "wrongs that are being perpetrated daily upon indus- try, labor and the general public." Chairman Smith (Dem.-Va.) and Representatives Halleck (Rep.-Ind.) and Routzohn (Rep.-Ohio) filed a 60,000-word report recommending 17 revisions and accusing the present board of "overzealousness" and "predatory encroachment" on basic rights. The majority previously had sub- mitted, in the form of a bill, the proposed amendments which includ- ed substitution of a new board for the present three-man agency, sep- aration of the board's prosecuting and judicial functions and other changes in board procedure. The report filed today summarized the testimony received at lengthy hearings and explained the major- ity's reasons for recommending the amendments. The other two mem- ooerdof-the investigating committee-- Representatives Healey (Dem-Mass.) and Murdock (Dem.-Utah)-opposed the recommendations, contending that they would seriously impair the act. At the outset of its report, how- ever, the majority said: "In suggesting these amendments, the committee reaffirms its belief in the right of employes to organize and bargain collectively through rep- resentatives of their own choosing and in the obligation of the govern- ment to protect that right." 120,000 Census-Takers Open Big Campaign WASHINGTON, March 30.-())- An army of 120,000 census-takers rested its arches today, ready to trudge to each doorstep in America for the biggest question campaign of the decade. The zero hour will be 12:01 a.m. (local time) Monday, though count won't actually begin until Tuesday. Everyone alive at that moment will be counted, disregarding either births or deaths a few minutes later. Things to be tabuluated include not only the age, sex and location of every person, but such other items as individual income from wages up to $5,000, location five years ago, education, citizenship, employment status, marital status, and occupa- tion. Dr. Alexander G. Ruthven, Mich- igan's seventh president, will cele- brate his 58th birthday tomorrow. Now completing his eleventh year as chief executive of the University, President Ruthven was born April 1, 1882 at Hull, Iowa. First Showing Of Local Film Is Tomorrow Premiere Of Ann ,Arbor Picture Is Scheduled In Pettengill Auditorium Spotlights will brighten the sky, floodlights will illuminate the en- trance of the Ann Arbor High School and crowds will'cheer as the leading lady descends from her automobile when the world's premiere of Ann Arbor's own film, "We're in the Mo- vies," starring Mary Anderson, '42, begins at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Pettengill Audtorium. After a month of arrangements by the Ann Arbor Junior Chamber of Commerce and filming by the John B. Rogers Producing Co. of Fostoria, O., "We're in the Movies" has pro- ceeded through the processes of cast- ing, shooting, cutting, retaking and finishing, and now is ready for re- production upon the silver screen. The cast is all-amateur and all- Ann Arbor, and includes three Uni- versity students other than Miss An- derson. Casey Carter, '40, star of the recent Union Opera, "Four Out of Five," will play the part of Joe, home- town boy friend of Miss Anderson, who keeps the name Mary in the story. Mary, according to the script, wins a movie queen contest, goes to Hollywood, falls in love with her (Continued on Page 7) Rowe To Speak On Drama Prof. Kenneth T. Rowe of the Eng- lish department will leave tomorrow for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C., where he will speak on the program of the Drama Festival of the South in celebration of the 21st year of the Carolina Play- makers. Nicholi4 Oklahoma Aggies Capture Intercollegiate Crown; Michigan Finishes Third Danner Is Beaten In Overtime Battle (By Associated Press) CHAMPAIGN, Ill.-Don Nichols, veteran 175-pounder, was the only Michigan individual-title winner to- night as the Wolverine wrestlers placed third in the National Inter- collegiate Tournament behind Okla- homa A. and M. who took their fourth consecutive national crown, and Indiana's Big Ten champions, who placed second. The Aggies needed only two indi- vidual crowns in piling up their 24- point total, collecting 14 points in the consolation matches. The Hoo- siers scored 14 points in second, and Michigan counted 10. Nichols, besides capturing the in- dividual title in his division, was voted the outstanding wrestler in the tournament., Captain Vernon Logan, 155-pound- er, and Alfred Whitehurst, 136- pounder, were the two Aggie win- ners. Logan took his crown in An overtime bout with Michigan's Har- land Danner. Whitehurst defeated Indiana's Joe Roman, down from the 145-pound class, in the finals. Michigan's other finalist, Bill Combs,bowed in his final match be- fore Harold Masem, Eastern Inter- collegiate Champion from Lehigh. Indiana, with four men in the finals, was only able to carry off one individual crown. Bob Anton- acci's victory over Delbert Jensen, of Iowa State Teachers College, gave him the 121-pound title. The Hoo- siers' bad showing in the finals (Continued on Page 3) Tucker To Talk On China Relief SRA's Speaker Was Once Seized By Japanese Chinese relief and the state of edu- cation in China during the present war will be discussed by Luther Tuc- ker, noted Chinese relief administra- tor, in two addresses tomorrow at Lane Hall. At 4:15 p.m. Tucker, who is na- tional secretary for the National Stu- dent Committee of the YMCA and YWCA, will speak on "Why Chinese Relief?" and at 7 p.m. he will pre- sent the subject, "Chinese Univer- sities Carry On." Both lectures are under the auspices of the Student Religious Association. Tucker was recently taken off a boat bound for the United States by the Japanese and was imprisoned with his wife and children on a charge of distributing seditious liter- ature. He was finally released. He is here in the interest of the Far Eastern Student Service Fund which attempts to help needy students in China and Japan. Will Discuss Final Parley Plans Today Delegates from every major stu- dent organization on campus have been invited to meet with the Spring Parley Continuations Committee at 3 p.m. today in the League, to dis- cuss the final plans for the Parley, Daniel Huyett, '42, general chairman of the committee, said yesterday. Wins Mat I The Eleventh Time... MATT MANN Essay Contest For Engineers Is Announced Analysis Of Honor System To Be Given By Entries; Articles DueApril 19 Repeating a similar contest held last year, the Engineering Honor Committee has again announced an essay contest open to all engineers1 on the subject, "My Interpretation of the Honor System." The purpose of the contest, Art Brandt, '40E, chairman of the Hon- or Committee announced, is to dis- cover and study student reactions to the present honor system in the en- gineering college. It is hoped that the essays will bring forth general criticisms of the present plan, its ad- vantages and disadvantages and sug- gestions for improvement, Brandt said. The essays will be judged by a committee headed by Prof. Carl E. Burklund of the department of Eng- lish in the engineering college on the basis of content and general organi- zation. Essays submitted must be typed, double-spaced on one side of the paper only, with a preferable length of 500 to 700 words. Essays should be submitted to any instructor in the English department of the engineering college or to the office of Dean Lovell before 4 p.m., April 19. Plan Concert For Tuesday Thor Johnson To Conduct University Symphony Ninety-four musicians and a con- ductor, Thor Johnson, forming the University Symphony Orchestra, will make their 4th campus appearance this season in a complimentary con- cert at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in Hill Auditorium. Featured as soloist of the evening will be John Kollen, instructor in piano in the School of Music, who will play Brahms' Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83. Mr. Kollen, former resident of Holland, Mich., Title Gus Sharemet Meet Star As He Wins 100 Yard, Anchors Record Relay Ohio's Clark Beats Teammate Patnik By DON WIRTCHAFTER (Special to the Daily) NEW HAVEN, March 30.-Crush- ing the potent challenge of Eli from Yale University, Michigan's indom- itable swimmers rolled on to their sev- enth National Collegiate champion- ship here in palatial Payne Whitney exhibition pool tonight. In a meeting filled with thrills and drama, the mighty Wolverines broke the existing world's record in the final deciding free style relay to score 45 points to 42 for the Bulldogs. Closely following the leaders were the unbalanced Buckeyes from Ohio State with 39, while Wayne finished fourth with 25 and Princeton fifth with 20. For the Wolverines, tonight's clash established once and for all, Michi- gan superiority over wily Bob Kip- huth's eastern power. Matt Mann won his eleventh title in the past 14 years without the aid of his. dstance mainstay, ailing Jim Welsh. Honors To Gus Sharemet Honors tonight go to the phenom- enal Wolverine sophomore, Gus Sharemet, who anchored the freestyle relay quartet with an amazing 51 seconds flat performance to give Michigan its hard-earned triumph. Trailing Ohio by four points and leading the Bulldogs by only one, the Wolverines needed victory in the grand finale relay to capture the team crown. And that they did to- night in 3:31 to smash six-tenths of a second off New York A. C.'s exist- ing world and American record set in 1939. The Michigan timing was also a second and two-tenths under the recognized intercollegiate mark held jointly by the 1937 Wolverine team of Walt Tomski, Tom Haynie, Ed Kirar and Bob Mowerson and the 1938 Ohio State team. While the 1800 thrilled spectators sat nervously on the edges of their seats, Ed Hutchens started Michi- gan's mission by finishing a yard behind Wayne's Guy Lumsden, in :54.4 but a foot ahead of the Yale leadoff entry, Dick Kelly. Pope And Gillis Battle Johnny Gillis and Ed Pope battled it out next, with Pope, young Eli sprinter, passing by Michigan'sGillis to send Russ Duncan off the wall with a yard lead over Wolverine Charley Barker. Pope's time forthe 100 was :52.2 while Gillis churned the distance in :53.8. But in the third lap, fast-moving Barker made up for not qualifying in this afternoon's preliminaries for the century by moving up on even terms with the Elincaptain after 25 yards of viciousasprinting. Down the stretch they came, shoulder to shoulder, neck and neck, stroke for stroke, with Barker completing a :51.8 century to Duncan's :52.9. And then came the grand climax,' the meeting between Sharemet and Yale's sensational sophomore, How- ard Johnson, who won the 220-yard crown last night. Off the wall they dove , together. At the first turn there wasn't a whisker separating (Continued on Page 3) Catholic To Speak On Writers Today "Catholicism and Modern Non- Catholic Writers" will be discussed by Cuthbert Wright of Worcester, Mass., at 4:30 p.m. today in St. Mary's Seven Aldermen To Be Chosen At Ann Arbor Polls Tomorrow Seven aldermen and supervisors and four constables will be chosen and two special propositions voted upon when citizens of Ann Arbor go to the polls tomorrow. Balloting will continue from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the city's eight precincts, and the city clerk's office will remain open until 8 p.m. to receive absent voters' ballots. The two special propositions are a charter amendment concerning the police and firemen's pension system, approval of which would allow the retirement and pension board to pro- ceed along the lines laid down in the amended State act, the original act already having been approved by this city's voters; and a proposal to an- nex about 16 acres of land to the city, situated in the Tuomy Rd.-Melrose Second ward: Alderman: Floyd Elsifor (Rep.), incumbent, and Har- old Hotzel (Dem.); Supervisor: Her.- bert Kennett (Rep.), incumbent, and William Carman (Dem.); Constable: G. Richard Ross (Rep.), incumbent, and Fred Duffer (Dem.). Third ward: Alderman: Cecil Cre- al (Rep.), incumbent, and Wirt M. Masten (Dem.); Supervisor: Fred J. Williams (Rep.), incumbent, and Franklin E. Eby (Dem.); Constable: Carl Donner (Rep.) and Louis J. Brown (Dem.). Fourth ward: Alderman: William Hudson (Dem.), incumbent, and Frank W. Staffan (Fep.); Supervisor: Lewis C. Rhoades (Rep.), incumbent, and John Rainey (Dem.); Constable: Edward C. Davies (Rep.) and George Gough (Dem.).