Ciouih; Feather light showers; cooler. Fifty Years Of Continuous Publication 19044 & jon'tt - lqr wr 9 Editorial U.S. Should Declare War Now _._..__ ® , . VOL. LI. No. 155 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1941 Z-323 PRICE FIVE CENTS - _ __ _ ___ ___ __ ------ Publication Board Increase Opposed; By Student Senate Baseball Team To Face Powerful Illini Today Todd, Kelley, Ruth Basye Elected To Head Group; Alpern Chosen Speaker New Committee Chairman Named By DAN BEHRMAN The Student Senate, in its first meeting since Friday's election when the Michigan Party captured eleven out of eighteen posts, went on record yesterday as opposed to the addition of any non-student members to the Board in Control of Student Publica- tions.' The Senate then voted "to delegate the question of proposed Board changes to its Student lRights Com- mittee and take immediate action to circulate a petition and send letters to alumni urging them to complain to President Ruthven." ; William Todd President Election of officers for the coming year saw William Todd, '42, chosen to succeed John McCune, '42, as pres- ident. Todd took charge of all the Senate parleys this year and served as. ticket chairman for the Senate Scholarship Fund dance. A member of Alpha Tau Otega fraternity, he is also affiliated with Mimes and Alpha Nu, honorary speech fraternity. Roger Kelley, runner-up to Todd in the presidential race, was automat- ically named as vice-president. Kelley, former chairman of the Senate Stu- dent Government Committee, has served on the Interfraternity Council and The Daily. He is a member of Chi Psi fraternity and Sphinx hon- orary society. Ruth Basye Secretary Ruth Basye, '42, was unanimouly eelcted secretary, replacing Julie Chockley, '42. Robert I. Alpern, '42, was chosen Speaker of the Senate. Addressing the meeting in his ad- visory capacity, Dr. Edward A. Blake- man, Counsellor of Religious Educa- tion, declared that the Student Sen- ate must perfect its procedure and so make possible a democratic struc- ture for the whole University. Dr. Blakeman also urged the Senate to conduct one forum per month, open to the public. President Todd also named last night the chairmen for six Senate committees. John Zimmerman, '43, was named to head the service group while William Ditz, '42A, and John Edmonson, '42, were selected to take charge of the parley committee.; Krause Chosen Robert Krause, '42, was chosen chairman of the student rights com- mittee, William Ellman, '43, was ap- pointed student government head. Ted McOmber, '42, was named to take charge of functions, and Edward Tann, '43E, will direct the scholarship committee. Tann discussed plans for the Sen- ate Scholarship Fund dance to be held May 23, and 'emphasized the need for publicity and ticket distri- ,bution in the dormitories. Fraternities and men's co-operatives are already working for the affair, the proceeds of which will be used toward schol- arships for needy students on cam- pus. VichyModifies German Peace Dean Explains Procedure of Regents' Laws By ROBERT SPECKHARD More light on the reorganization of the Board in Control of Student Pub- lications and attendant questions was shed yesterday when Dean E. Blythe Stason, Provost of the University, ex plained the method and history of the codification of the Regents by- laws. . It had been intimated in some quarters that the codification of the by-laws pertaining to the Publica- tions Board had included changes rather than compilation, and further, that the volume of by-laws approved Dec. 13, 1940 by the Regents had been withheld until last week. The Dean, who as Provost has been actively engaged in the codification of Regents by-laws for the last three years, made the following points: 1. By-laws pertaining to the Publi- cations Board were referred to the Board in February, 1940, and after that body could not resolve differences of opinion on proposed changes, the question was referred to the Univer- sity Council for settlement. 2. The task of organizing, mimeo- graphing and adding citations to the by-laws approved last December has in fact been done in record time, and bound volumes were distributed in January and February of this year to all schools, colleges and other agen- cies of the University just as pro- ceedings of the Regents are distribut- Sed. 3. These volumes represent all by-' laws codified over .a period of sev- eral years, and were approved- as in effect last December until the task of codification is complete, when they will be formally adopted as by-laws. 4. Only a limited edition of the ap- proved by-laws has been printed, but 'anyone who wishes to borrow a copy may do so by calling at 1014 Angell Hall. Ford Election of Union Agent Set ByNLRB Workers To Vote May 21 For Bargainer; AFL Claims Pact With Ford DETROIT, May 8.-UP)-An em- ploye election to determine a bar- gaining agent in the great Rouge Plant of the Ford Motor Company last major non-union firm in the automobile industry, was set for May 21 by {the National Labor Relations Board today. Eighty five thousand workers, :n what Labor Board officials said will be the largest single plant election on record, will 'cast ballots for the United Automobile Workers (CIO), the Federal Labor Union (AFL), or for neither. The Board regional office also scheduled an election at the Ford- Lincoln plant, employing about 3,500 men, for the same day. Both elections will involve production and mainten- ance workers. Pattern makers at the Rouge Plant, numbering about 300 men, will take part in a separate election pairing the UAW-CId against the AFL's Pattern Makers League of North America. The AFL, said tonight the Ford Company had agreed to recognize the union as sole bargaining agent in 12 small plants outside the Detroit {area. I. A. Capizzi, Ford attorney, said he had no definite knowledge of an agreement. Today Set As Deadline For Sonior Class Dues Class dues for seniors in the Lit- erary College will be collected for the last time today from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the lobby of Angell Hall.'This Mickey Stoddard Is Slated To Pitch Against Grant; Wise To Stat Saturday By MYRON DANN Michigan's championship -bound baseball team will face its biggest hurdle of the season when it meets the powerful Illinois nine at 4:05 p.m. today in the first of a two game series. The biggest crowd of the year will be on hand at Ferry Field Wo see whether or not the highly touted Illini are the heaviest hitting team in the Western Conference. Michigan is eleading the Big Ten now by a one game lead but a sweep of the series by the boys from Cham- paign will put the Illinois team 'n an excellent position to annex their second straight championship. But such a task for the visitors will not be an easy one, bcause of the consistent heavy hitting and fine pitching the Wolverines have dis- played so far this season. Michigan's Maynard Stoddard and Cliff Wise/are the Conference's lead- ing pitchers while diminutive George Harms is leaving all Big Ten com- petition far behind with a batting average of .611. Ray Fisher heard bad news today when Dr. Barton of the University Health Service informed him that Capt. Bill Steppon, the Wolverines star second baseman would not be able to play in the series. Bill en-, tered the hospital last Friday with an injured knee, but before he was able to leave the Health Service he con- tracted a severe ringworm infection in both feet. He has since been un- able to walk and it is extremely doubtful whether or not he will be Nazi FliersBlast London; British Claim 39 Downed; Shippinlg Losses Disputd - - MICKEY STODDARD able to witness today's game even from the sidelines. Fisher will start sophomore Bob. Christenson for the injured Steppon at second base. "Chris" has been play- ing excellent ball for the Wolverines during the past week by making some sensational stops and hitting well over .300. Stoddard will start on the mound today for the Varsity while Wise will do the hurling in tomorrow's contest. They will be opposed by Capt. Allan Grant and John Drish, respectively. Stoddard did some relief work against the Illini last year and held them hitless in the five innings he pitched. Michigan split that series (Continued on Page 3) Conrad Nagel Arrives Sunday To Rehearse For Male Animal' Conrad Nagel, Hollywood star and was originally slated to succeed Elliott director, soon to appear in the Dra- Nugent in this part, his activities as matic Season's production of "The director of "The Silver Theatre of Male Animal," will arrive in Ann Ar- the Air" have permitted him only bor Sunday on a flying trip from now to step into his role. Hollywood, it was learned yesterday. "The Male Animal," rollicking com- Arriving with him are Leon Ames edy of campus life written by James and Robert Scott, who will also take Thurber and Elliott Nugent, was a major parts in the production. hit onl Broadway last year and has Ann Arbor audiences will be the won constant acclaim during its tour first to see Nagel in the leading role this winter. Continuing in their of Professor Turner, for although he Broadway roles will be many members ------ of the original cast. Ruth Matteson, well-known on the Center To Give legitimate stage for her decided hits in "Parnell," Annual Display "What A Life," "The Wingless Vic- s i a Etory" with Kather- ine Cornell, and last year in the re- Open House To Feature view "One For The Open oMoney," will con- Activity, Cross-Section; tinue her portrayal Scheduled For May 12 of Ellen Turner. ,,Ruth Matteson y Leon Ames is also a member of the New York cast, having played the The International Center will close part of Joe Ferguson for over a year its year's program with the Second now. He is also a veteran of Holly- Annual International Night to be wood where he appeared with Tyrone held from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Monday. Power in "Suez." On Broadway he May 12, at the Intramural :Building. had leading roles in "Bright Honor," The "International" open house is "House in the Country" and "Thirsty free to the public and will present Soil." a cross-section of the Center's ac- In addition to "The Male Animal," tivities. Sports and cultural exhibi- which will open the Dramatic Sea- tions will feature the evening's dis- son May 19, four other hits are sched- play. uled to show here in the five weeks' . Talented Russian fortune tellers festival. The second week will bring and a blindfolded South African chess Ilka Chase of stage, screen and radio player are among the unusual presen- fame, in Samson Raphaelson's "Sky- tations. In the sports field there will lark." This lively comedy made its be swimming, volleyball, badminton, bow to New York audiences last year Jiu Jitsu, handball and squash events. with Gertrude Lawrence in the part The winning Turkish team will be Miss Chase will play. awarded the soccer trophy for the "Ladies in Retirement," rated ,the Center's fall championship. English, best mystery play since "Kind Lady," Portugese, and mandarin (Chinese) will follow "Skylark," starring Ruth language classes are also scheduled. Gordon, one of the "first ladies" of nh and S in h^ d P b the theatre. Concert Today Will Feature Suzanne Sten Jose Iturbi Will Appear; Saul Caston To Conduct PhiladelphiaOrchestra In spite of a light rain that threat- ened to keep attendance down, al- most 5,000 music lovers filled Hill' Auditorium to near capacity yester- day to hear the second concert in the forty-eighth annual May Festi- val series. The Festival will continue today at 2:30 p.m. with Suzanne Sten, fam- ous soprano of the Metropolitan Op- era, and Jose Iturbi, well-known pian- ist, as the featured soloists. Saul Caston will lead the Philadelphia Orchestra in place of Eugene Or- mandy. The program will begin with the Overture to "The Flying Dutchman" by Wagner, which will be played by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Miss Sten will follow with a rendition of "Saint Mary Magdalene" by Vincent D'Indy. Suite from "The Fire Bird" by Igor Stravinski will also be heard on the afternoon program. The movements include "Introduction," "The Fire Bird and Her Dance," "Dance of the Princesses," "Kastchei's Infernal Dance" and "Finale." Netters Defeat Northwestern In 6-3 Triumph I i I 1 a I Weirmen Avenge In Hard-Fought Greenberg Beats Defeat Battle; Tobin By DICK SIMON Coach Leroy Weir's ennis team avenged last year's 9-0 loss by defeat- ing Northwestern, 1940 Conference net champions, 6-3, yesterday after- noon in a hard-fought battle on theI Palmer Field courts. The absence of Beryl Shapiro, reg- ular number three man, caused Paul Bennett, Wildcat mentor, to shift his lineup somewhat. Hall played in the three spot and all the other men moved up a notch, Bob Goodkind playing four, Jack Shapiro five, and Don Skinrood six. Michigan's number one doubles combination of Capt. Jim Tobin and Lawton Hammett lost their first match of the season to Seymour Greenberg and Gene Richards, Wild- cat leader, 8-6, 6-4. Greenberg was all over the court as he :nade :um- erous kill shots and kept the great net game of the Wolverines stifled. The best match of the day was the battle between Porter and Hall. The first set was a see-saw affair all the way, with the net play of the North- eastern lad helping him gain a 7-5 0nonteniled (n pg n Luftwaffe Hits Midlands, Belfast In Eighth Day Of Continued Bombing Iraq Premier Flees After British Aids (By The Associated Press) LONDON, May 9.--P)-Swarms of German raiders, hitting Britain with clocklike regularity for eight'days and nights despite mounting tolls exact- ed by British fighters, blasted with force at British port areas, London and the industrial midlands last night and early today. The Luftwaffe met patrols of Brit- ish night fighters as soon as they reached the English coast and the two air forces fought with scarcely a let-up during the night in this con- tinuing new "Battle of Britain." The. British grimly claimed 39,Nazi planes bagged in the 24 hours ended last midnight. Other raiders fanned out as far as the south coast of 'Northern Ireland. (But there was not word asto wheth- er Belfast had been hit again.) Britain has not been under constant air attack in the past eight days of accelerated aerial warfare but observers declared the German raid- ing is not waning in spite of the increasing triumphs claimed by the Royal Air Force. Large-scale day raids were dis- counted months ago and single day- light planes which seldom carry more than one or two bombs cause alerts of only about 10 or 15 minutes. But the average time of the nightly alerts in a half-dozen principal areas since May 1 has been six hours. Blazing anti-aircraft batteries are playing their part in the defense against the heavier raiding. British Admit Large Shipping Losses WASHINGTON, May ?.-(MP)-The British Government and the Mari- time Commission hastened to correct tonight any impression that recent British shipping losses on the Atlan- tic had been minor a disputed point suddenly important in the flar- ing Congressional controversy over convoys. In high London quarters it was said that tonnage lost in April was nearly as high as in any previous month, ap- parently close to 460,000 tons. The previous peak was 463,000 tons in June, 1940. Chairman Emory S. Land, of the Maritime Commission issued a state- ment making it plain that his prev- ious summary of certain shipping losses was incomplete. It had said that only 12 ships which cleared United States ports had been reported sunk in the past four months. It was based, he said, on newspaper and other reports. "There is reason to believe," he added, "that actual losses run sub- stantially greater than reported los- ses." Admiral Land's original estimate went in the form of a letter to Sen- ator Vandenberg (Rep-Mich) which the latter triumphantly produced yes- terday at a meeting of the Senate Commerce Committee. Vandenberg and other members of the anti-convoy group were jublant. Premier Ali Gaiani Flees Iraq Capital CAIRO, Egypt, May .-(A'-Pub- lie demonstrations in Baghdad against the month-old Iraq. govern- ment fighting the British Empire forced Premier Rashid Ali Al Gailani to flee in haste from the little king- dom's capital, the Egyptian press re- ported tonight. Where the coup d'etat Premier might have gone was not indicated ;n the unconfirmed news dispatches, [t was noted, however, that the re- port came after British bombers blasted the Baghdad airport and Dther strategic points still held by the Iraquis after seven days of un- declared warfare. A fU-rn in,,,.A ira i ai a n+i Frencn ana panis run uauie will be conducted along with a round- table discussion which will be led by a Syrian student, Fakhri Maluf, Grad. Lantern slides of the Center's ac- complishments during the year will be shown from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Today is the last day for seniors to purchase tickets for Senior Ball, it was announced yesterday by Bill Elmer, '41. Tickets may be pur- chased from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Union or the League. Faculty Member Speaks Prof. John H. Muyskens of the speech department and Mr. Robert 0. Morgan, assistant general secre-! tary of the Alumni Association, gave addresses last night at a meeting of the Port Huron University of Michi- gan Club. Union Appoints 12 To Junor Posts; BlstiFogle Named To Congress Four Receive Council Posts Sophomores, Freshmen Chosen By Engineers LeRoy A. Aldinger and James M. Edmunds are the new sophomore members of the Engineering Council as a result of the sophomore class election held yesterday, election di- rectors Burr J. French, '42E, and Robert E. Miller, '42E, announced. Having the highest number of votes of all candidates, Aldinger was automatically elected to a two-year term with the Council, while Ed- munds, as runner-up, will serve for one year. At the freshman Council elections held Wednesday, Howard J. Howerth was elected for a three year term, while David B. Wehmeyer received the one-year position. In both the freshman 'and sophomore elections, held separately this year for the first time, nine candidates ran for the positions. -The newly elected class representa- tives will serve on the Council with junior and senior delegates and mem- bers of various engineering organi- zations. Ann Arbor Couple Huryt In Aeeident Walter Boettger and his wife, Mrs. Dena Boettger of 615 Turner Park Court, were seriously injured last night when their carleft Baker Road and overturned in a ditch. The sher- iff's office reported that Mrs. Boett- ger received several severe cuts and that Mr. Boettger possibly had a fractured collar bone. The rs automobile driven by Mr. Boettger overturned about thirty-five 'paces after leaving the road, pinning he nntat ooil dr-iven by r. French Due Make Concessions To WarLength VICHY, France,-May 8.-()-._The German-French armistice must be modified, a semi-official French source said today,1 because of "the dragging out of the war." The nature of the suggested modi- fication was not disclosed. Various unconfirmed reports of German de- mands on the Vichy government have included passage from German troops through the unoccupied zone, naval bases on the Mediterranean, and Axis leeway in French North Africa, Vice-Premier Admiral Jean Dar- Ian returned today from a Paris con- ference at which,'it was announced yesterday, he reached agreement with Twelve members of the sophomore class were appointed to the Union Executive Council-junior staff jobs -at an installation banquet yester- day in the Union which saw Robert Sibley, '42E, and Jack Grady, '42, formally inducted into the offices of president and secretary of the Michi- gan Union. The new Council members were, until yesterday, members of the Union sophomore staff. Appointed to the publicity committee were Don West, '43E, of Westfield, N.J.; Phillip Fish- er, '43E, of Rochester, N.Y., and Robert Ehrlich, '43E, of Maplewood, N.J. James Edmunds, '43E, from Toledo, and Andrew Skaug, '43, of Escanaba will have charge of the house com- mittee of the Union. Andrew Caug- hey, '43, Detroit; Murray Markland, '43, Detroit, and Robert Templin, of Downington, Pa., will form the be cut to 10 by the middle of Octo - ber, new Union President Robert Sib- ley said. The two extra men were appointed to prevent a shortage in case some of the new staff members become subject to the draft before school starts next fall. Choice of the new junior staff was made by the incoming senior officers upon the recommendation of the outgoing officers, ,President Douglas Gould, '41, and Secretary Charles Heinen, '41E. Union keys, symbolic of outstand- ing work, during the year were pre- sented to members of the sophomore and junior staffs. Gould was toast- master at the banquet which was attended by the members of all Union staffs, the Union Board of Directors and ex-Union President, Donald Treadwell, '42L. Albert P. Blaustein, '42, of Brook- lyn, N.Y., and Louis Fogel, '42, of Detroit, were appointed new Execu- tive Secretaries of Congress, Inde- pendent Mens' Association yesterday. Ralph J. Hansen, '42, of Homewood, Ill., was appointed recording secre- tary. Officers who were named last week are Richard L. Shiley, '42E, of Berkeley, Calif., president; and Elmer G. Hitt, '42, of Dearborn; secretary- treasurer. Other officers appointed yesterday to fill junior executive positions in Congress were John W. Middleton, '42, of Palmyra, N.Y., chairman of organization; Hugh W. Curtis, '42E, of Clearfield, Pa., chairman of student welfare; Merton T. Stiles, '43A, of Grand Rapids, chairman of sports; and John H. Frazier, '43, of Dear- born, chairman of scholarship. A meeting will be held at. 10 pnm.