'otR 'TIlE ~MiCIITG'AN ~DAILY THT~R~AI, ~i.Cic1, 1941 ______________________________N2 THE MICHIGAN DAILY CTiing Events. Edited and managed by students of the University of Midhigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Student Publications. Published every morning except Monday during the University year and Summer 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 newpaper. All tights of republication" of all other matters herein also reserved. Entered at the Post Office at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second class mail matter. Subscriptions I during the regular school year by carrier $4.00; by mail, $4.50. REPRESENTD -Or NATIONAL ADVERTISING 8V National Advertising Service, Inc.c College Ptblisbers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. New YORK. N. Y. CHICAGO - BOSTON - LOS ANGELES " SAN FRANCISCO Member, Associated Collegiate Press, 1940-41 DRAMA By HERVIE HAUFLER Concha Puerto .... June T. Larson Santita.........Lenora Grossman Angela .........Carmelita Rosasco Pilar .......... Antonietta Ferretti Dieguilla....... Katherine Rasquin Dona Belen ......,..Marjorie Teller Juanita .......Norma Bennett Una Muchacha .... Judith Perkins Don Julian,.. .. :. David Gibson Adolfo .............Claude Hulel Cecilio.......Raymond Chambers Pepe Lora .... Lawrence Aronsson Guitarra ..........Robert Jantho Sacristan.........,,Ernest McCarus THIS is something of a new exper- iment in that' this review is written not by a professor of Spanish, as in the past years, but by a student who has learned most of his Span- ish in the Romance Languages Build- ing and who has never been south of the Rio Grande.( As a consequence, such an element! as an actor's clarity of expression will probably sway me unduly. Before the final curtain fell, I had begun to welcome a slow, clear speech like an island in an ocean. Perhaps the choice of the play had something to do with it. Puebla de las Mujeres has a modicum of ac-, tion and relies almost entirely uponI conversation to carry it along. If you[ do not follow the conversation close- ly, the play, simple as it is, is apt to go beyond you. DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN I Editorial Staffj Hervie Haufler . . Alvin Sarasohn . Paul M. Chandler . Karl Kessler . Milton Orshefsky Howard A. Goldman . . . Laurence Mascott . Donald Wirtchafter . . . . EFther Osser . . Helen Corman . B1usines Staff Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Women's Business Manager . . Women's Advertising Manager Managing Editor Editorial Director . ACity Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor . Sports Editor .Women's Editor Exchange Editor Irving Guttman Robert Gilmour Helen Bohnsack . Jane Krause e!WO NIGHT EDITOR: JEAN SHAPERO The editorials published in The Michi- gan Daily are written by members of The Daily staff and represent the views of the writers only. Camacho Steers Washington Merry-Go-Round Mexico To Right.. . INTENSIFIED DEFENSE NEGOTIA- TIONS which began with Mexico last week again bring up the question cf where goes the socialist-backed government of Rightist Camacho and to what extent the United States can influence its course. This question is vitally related to Hemisphere cooperation. Cardenas brought into abortive reality many of the reforms dreamed of for decades by Mexi- can liberals and sorely needed in the retarded nation. Foremost among these was land dis- tribution among the peoples who did all the farm labor and received least in return. Next in importance were raising wages and providing better labor conditions in urban as well as rural areas, and establishing a system of practical education for the masses. Other desired reforms included the incorporation of the Indians into national life, limiting the political influence of the Church, curbing the power of foreigners, enlarging social security and placing more em- phasis on national values. All these aims were in Cardenas' campaign promises, and many formed the salient features of his administration. But like all reformers he was obsessed with the late- ness of the start and the brevity of his oppor- tunity; and, consequently, substituted legal revo- lution for evolution. His methods jarred Mexico and shocked the United States. DURING THE LATTER PART OF CAR- DENAS, ADMINISTRATION, international events stressed the necessity of Hemisphere solid- arity, while Mexican relations with the United States were at a low ebb of amicability. Shortly before the summer elections, pressure from with- in Mexico and without guided the government into more conservative channels. Feeling thin pressure, Cardenas and other Leftists sought to salvage what policies they could by supporting Camacho as the most liberal of the Rightist can- didates. And so far Camacho has successfully placed his government in the light of United States benevolence by gradually dismantling Cardenas' socialist reforms.- The reconstruction program includes the reor- ganization of certain socialized utilities such as the railroads and the petroleum industry. Sup- pression of Nazi activity has been reported, and plans to open diplomatic relations with France are under way. President Camacho has declared that henceforth there shall be "law and order"; has received the blessing of the Archbishop of Mexico City; has lodged a set of the old type appeasers on his cabinet; has clamped down on labor; and has reopened the oil controversy for settlement more satisfactory to United States interests. In fact, the whole conservative trend is operating to woo United States capital, to appease United States big business, and to show that Mexico has the "right spirit" in fostering Hemisphere defense. But like all Latin Americans, Mexicans have been deeply branded with the old style Yankee imperialism, and the brass bands of Hemisphere patriotism cannot drown out whispered warnings of exploitation among the little men. Many voted against Cardenas in the last election be- cause his methods were too swift and his pro- Y ET THE AUDIENCE seemed gen- erally to understand and enjoy the play. The Spanish professors prompted laughs from the students and Prompter Early Thomas helped! the hero along so that the comedy went off with sufficient ease. It, is a farcial study of the power of gossip. Young Adolfo, played rather{ anemically by Claude Hulet, is a handsome stranger in a small town. There he becomes entangled in the intrigues of an assortment of gos- sips led by Concha Puerto-very cap- ably enacted by June Larson, whose clear diction was a blessing. Despite his declarations of innocence, Adolfo finds himself rumored to be in love with the village's flower, Juanita, played coyly but acceptably by Nor- ma Bennet. Struggle as he will, the hero is finally wo over by the charms of Juanita and the strategems of Concha, and the curtain falls with the agreement that Adolfo shall come to her window and whisper amor- ously-a sure sign in Spain. It is a play full of good character parts, and the cast took excellent advantage of them. Among the men David Gibson, as the not-too-pious priest, and Raymond Chambers, as the woman-hating Doctor Cecilio, carry off the honors, with Robert Mantho's portrayal of Guitarra draw- ing appreciative laughs. Lenora Grossman, as the deaf and querulous Santita, and Carmelita Rosasco, in the role of Angela, contribute good performances. ,t ,I . THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1941 VOL. LI. No. 114 Publication In the Daily Official Bulletin is constructive notice to all memlher of the University. Notices College of Literature, Science and the Arts, School of Music, and School of Education: Students who received marks of I or X at the close of their last term of attendance (viz., semes- ter of summer session) will receive a grade of E in the course unless this work is made up by March 17. Stu- dents wishing an extension of time beyond this date should file a peti- tion addressed to the appropriate official in their school with Room 14 U.H., where it will be transmitted. Robert L. Williams, Assistant Registrar The Alumnae Council is again offering the Lucy Elliott Fellowship to women who wish to continue their wtudies in the graduate field. Any woman with an A.B. degree from a recognized College or University is eligible to apply. A graduate from the University of Michigan may use the award on any campus of her choice, but a graduate of any other College or University must continue her work at Michigan. Applications are available at the office of the Dean of Women. and must be returned by March 15. Appointment will be made April 15. 'the award carries a ati- pend of $300.00. Vocational Guidance Talk on Medi- cine: All students who expect to enter the School of Medicine, and all others interested in the profession, should meet Dean A. C. Furstenberg of the School of Medicine, in Room 319 of the Michigan Union today at 4:15 p.m. Dean Furstenberg will speak on the preparation and qualifications necessary for admission to the School of Medicine and various .aspects of the profession. There will be two vocational guid- ance talks on Thursday, March 20. Dean J. B. Edmonson will speak on "Education" at 4:15 p.m. in tile Uni- versity High School. Dean E. B. Sta- son will speak on "Law" in the Small Ballroom of the Michigan Union. Certificates of Eligibility: Partici- pants in public activities are remind- ed that first semester eligibility cer- tificates are good only until March 1. Second semester eligibility certificates should be secured before March 15. Public Health Nursing Certificate Candidates for June 1941 must make application at the office of the School of Education, 1437 U.E.S., if they have not already done so. Aeronautical Engineering Seniors: Positions in the government program of combined research work at Wright Field and graduate cooperative fel- lowships at the University of Cin- cinnati will be available in June for students in Aeronautical Engineer- ing graduating this year. These en- gineers work in the Experimental En- gineering Division of the Field for 30 weeks and attend the University for 21 weeks of the year.. At all times they are actual Junior Engineers of Wright Field with leave for graduate study at the University, where they are classified as graduate 'students working toward their Master and Doc- tor of Science degrees. Students in- terested may consult the letter posted on the Aeronautical Engineering Bul- letin Board. Senior and Graduate Students in I Aeronautical Engineering: Announce- ment is made of a Civil Service Ex- amination for Junior Engineers. Stu- dents interested should file applica- tions with the Civil Service Commis- sion immediately. Please examine the announcement concerning this posi- tion, which is posted on the Aero- nautical Engineering Bulletin Board. All women working in League activ- ities must have their eligibility cards signed between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. in the Undergraduate Office of the League. May Festival Tickets: Subscribers of record to Patrons' Tickets ($12.00 seats) for the current Choral Union Concert Series, to whom special or- der blanks were mailed under date of February 8, are respectfully re- minded that the "deadline" for re- taining the same seat locations for the May Festival expires Saturday, March 15, at noon. Unless orders are received not later than that date, the particular seat locations cannot be guaranteed. Orders from all other ticket purchasers are filed in se- quence and in due course tickets will be selected accordingly and will be mailed out about the middle of April by ordinary mail at purchasers' risks, unless fee of 18 cents is included for registration. Please address com- munications to, or leave orders at the offices of, the University Musical Society, Burton Memorial Tower. The University Bureau of Appoint- ments and Occupational Information has received notice that Mr. C. S. Phillips, Personnel Director, from the Revere Copper and Brass Incorporat- ed, Rome, N.Y., will be in the office to interview senior Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, and Indus- trial Engineers for manufacturing, sales, and research, today, Thursday, March 13. Please call Extension,371 for appointment and come to 201 Mason Hall for application blanks which should be filled out before- hand. Academic Notices Psychology 40: This classWill meet in robm 3126 N.S. instead of the regu- lar room on Friday, March 14. History 38 will not meet Friday, March 14. History 116 will not meet Fiday, March 14. Professor Dunham will not keep his consultation hours Friday, March 14. Preliminary Eaminations for the Doctorate in English will be given at 9 a.m.'in Room3217 A.H. on the following schedtile: American Literature with Contin- ental Backgrounds, April 23. English Literature, 1700-1900, April 26. English Literature, 1550-1700, April 30. English Literature, Beginnings to 1500, May 3. All those intending to take the ex- aminations should have informed- me by April 10. N. E Nelson Concerts Faculty Concert: A miscellaneous program of chamber music will be presented at 4:15 p.m. today in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre by mem- bers of the faculty of the School of Music, assisted by members of the University of Michigan Little Sym- phony. Those participating in the concert, which will be open to the general public, include: Wassiy Be- sekirsky, Violinist; Thelma Lewis, Soprano; Mabel Rhead, Pianist; Wil- liam Stubbins, Clarinetist; Grace Wilson, Grad.,SM, Accompanist; and from the Little Symphony, Italo Fra- jola, SpecGradSM Violin; Vladimer Lukashuk, '42SM, Violin; Edward Or- mond, '42SM, Viola; William Golz, '4E, Violoncello; and Joseph White, Grad.SM, French Horn. Exhibitions Exhibitions: Ceramics and Bronzes from Siam. The Neville Collection. March 5-21, 2-5 p.m., Rackham Building. Stelae from Kom Abu Bilu. From the University's excavation in Egypt. March 5-21, 2-5 p.m., Rackham Building. Ancient Chinese Bronze Mirrors. March 5-21, 2-5 p.m., Rackham Building. Modern Posters in Alumni Memori- al Hall afternoons, 2:00-5:00, through (Continued on Page 6) WASHINGTON - Behind the scenes, Henry Wallace played quite a part in the Mexican- U.S. agreement to work out joint plans for na- tional defense. It was Henry's job, during his trip to Mexico as Vice-President-elect, to put across some quiet diplomacy with ° new President Avila Camacho aimed to smooth out all U.S.-Mexican problems. This he did, and became completely "simpatico" with high Mexican officials. However, Henry also brought back a very wor- risome picture of Nazi activity in Mexico. Being a farm boy from Iowa, and skeptical about the Zimmermann affair during World War I when the German Foreign Office invited Mex- ico into an alliance against the United States, Henry went down to Mexico as an unbeliever as far as Nazi propaganda was concerned. But he came back, his skepticism gone. The great mass of the Mexican people and the Mexican Government are sincere believers in friendship with the United States, Henry found. But a small minority, plentifully supplied with Nazi-Fascist cash, has been doing its best to poison friendly relations. In fact, there were some indications that the Nazis might even go to such lengths as outright a. i Cc Vw The City Editor's £i5cgtch lead sabotage or damage to the United States in such a way that Mexico would get the blame, thereby stirring up animosity between the countries. Note:-Last year $2,000,000 in U.S. greenbacks was taken to Mexico from New Orleans by Count Roberti of the Italian legation, presumably for propaganda purposes. Count Roberti is the son- in-law of Ogden Hammond, ex-Ambassador to Spain and a leader of the move to cooperate with Spanish Dictator Franco. Guarding The Capital If you visit the United States Capitol in the near future don't carry an isolationist banner or anything more explosive than a cigarette lighter, or you may wind up in the brig. Tightest police restrictions since World War days soon will be put into effect at the Capitol building. Under a plan devised by Speaker Sam Ray- burn, Senator Harry F. Byrd, chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, and Arthur E. Cook of the Capitol Police Board, all visitors will be re- quired to check packages before entering the building. Several thousand numbered checks were or- dered last week from the Government Printing Office, to be used at special booths at every entrance to the building. Furthermore, strange visitors will be asked to remove their overcoats, just in case they are concealing something of interest to the police. Meantime, the safety of members of Congress as well as the protection of the historic building itself isbeing entrusted more and more to experi- enced hands, and less to tenderfoot college stu- dents who double in brass as Capitol policemen. Veteran bluecoats from the District of Columbid force and FBI agents now handle more obstrep- erous troublemakers during the day, and guard the building exclusively from midnight until 8 a.m. Two things hastened the decision to tighten police regulations at the seat of our government. First were the recent disturbances by demon- strators against the lend-lease bill. Second, was the fact that a member of the regular Capitol cop force was found asleep late at night at the only entrance to the building. Another was caught dozing at the Capitol's power plant. A Labor OPM What the President has in mind to cure strikes in national defense industries is a labor board under the OPM. It will consist of nine or eleven members (exact number still undecided), made up of a panel of three or four representatives of management, another panel of the same number from labor, and three representatives of the "public." The last group will be its real works. This new labor board will be independent of the OPM but will work in close conjunction with it. Object is to relieve the OPM of grappling' with labor disputes, so that it can concentrate on expediting production. The board will have no compulsory arbitration powers-vehemently opposed by both AFL and CIO. Its authority will rest chiefly on the force The Reply Churlish By TOUCHSTONE O NE OF THE BIG INTELLECTUAL EVENTS in Ann Arbor this weekend is the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters. It is a big affair where the professors spray scholarship at you like shrapnel. One paper we hesitate to recommend for general consumption, however, ist titled "The Effect of the Histamine Antagonist, Thymoxyethyldiethymaline (929F) on Gastric Secretion." We haven't mentioned this before but our old roommpate (referred to occasionally last semester) is now giving a news jlrogram once a week over WCAR, Pontiac. Sunday, at 1:15 p.m. POEM: Harmon gets 13 grand, Frutig goes to Uncle Sam. to use the traditional Mexican means of reliev- ing oppression. IN FRIGHTENING MEXICO away from its radical reforms with demands for democratic Hemisphere cooperation, the United States may be doing her a good deed. On the other hand the United States may be turning back the clock AND just when we got so we thought it was going to be spring. Haven't got my weather calendar here handy, so can't tell you what it will be today, but following the prece- den~t set by Mark Twain for New England weather, I predict something like this: Varying southwest to northeast winds, gentle to strong, possible dead calm also possibly hur- ricanes, typhoons, cyclones. Snow, followed by thaw, followed. by rain followed by hot sun followed by extreme cold followed by hail and thunder storms followed by that tired logy feeling and take you know what (like I say I haven't got the calendar here so I'm not sure' which one you take). One of the boys went over to Ypsi on a modern novel bookhunt, in search of a copy of George Meredith's The Egoist, which seems not to be around here. Entered student book- store, asked for copy of the book. "I'm sorry," the nice old lady said. "We don't stock current best-sellers." ON'T KNOW what this means, but on letterhead of University chemistry department, I received the following query regarding a letter which the people over there are holding: "Address on a letter received by the Chemistry Department: To The Young lady who went to Vene- zuela on the S.S. Caracus in the summer of 1937. Who is it? We don't know.' And so in my role of general anc abused servant to the Ann Arbol public, if the young lady who went to Venezuela on the'S.S. Caracas (for r 1 r t r RADIO, SPOTLIGHT WJR WWJ CKLW WXYZ 750 KC - CBS 920 KC - NBC Red 1030 KC - Mutual 1240 KC-NBC Blue Thursday Evening 6:00 News Ty Tyson Rollin' Bud Shaver 6:15 Liberty's Story Newscast; Tune Home Rhumba Rhythms 6:30 Inside of Sports Frazier Hunt Conga Day in Review 6:45 Musical Lowell Thomas Time Waltz Serenade 7:00 Amos 'n Andy Fred Waring Happy Joe Easy Aces 7:15 Lanny Ross Royal Review Val Clare Mr. Keen-Tracer, 7:30 Vox Pop Xavier Cugat Mixture Melodies Intermezzo 7:45 Vox Pop Presents Interlude Met. 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