THE MICHIGAN DAILY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 0, 1940 l-AIirTTPdA A T " ~A T'v - -- ----- Still The Champ? !Y Y F 1t' 'y7 fr . ,'. ;a?' ;ts ''1. r W r' ' J F_ Y! * l t 6 ,_4; j.i; : . ii yY ./, : .1, , . , ,} } t, _ , ,. - r'r rt4 f i - r .gyp 4 , r t. ,,. r,. 7,777 IrS- Cul s.n . , Of S h { (ICn tt-f 'A7A.aN. .4E. .. Edited and managed by students of the University of Michigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Student Publications. Published every morning except Monday during the University year and Summer Session. k 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. Subcriptions during the regular school year by carrier $4.00: by mall, $4.50. REPRE$ENT.D FOR NATIONAL ADVERTIaING BY National Advertising Service. Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 MADISON AvE. NEW YORK. N. Y. CHICAGO * BOSTON . LOS ANGELES * SAN FRANCISCO Member, Associated Collegiate Press, 1939,40 Editorial Stafff '~ ~w s, >~ < l ; '4 1 ., S' r , 'r 'i ., r " L t .rrt FIRE &WRT6R by mascott AS WE WRITE THIS COLUMN, there have been no returns as yet in the national election with the possible exception of the retnrns from some small town in New Hamp- shire which went to the polls at 1 a.m. Tuesday and voted 24 for Will- kie and 7 for Roosevelt. We don't, believe that these 31 votes will have any great significance in the final outcome, nor in fact do we believe that the results in all of New Hamp- shire, Maine, Vermont and Ann Ar- bor will have any too appreciable effect. Throughout much of the nation, it was raining this morning (Tuesday) and amateur as well as professional politicos were pondering over the sig- nificance of the rain on the final outcome: will the rain keep the farm vote at home; will it cut down the Roosevelt vote in Mussent Point, Ia.:; will it take the curls out of Willkie's hair? Candidly, we don't believe that the rain will have any great effect whatsoever on the outcome and we relegate the question to that of the study of pure metaphysics. Unfortunately in this modern world, Fire and Water is written by an idealist-an idealist who insists that every subject, every action have significance or that subject and ac- tion is worthless. And we feel that the national election taking place today, though far from worthless, is yet not too significant. Election Not Significant SWE BELIEVE that the national election is not significant be- (Continued from Page 2) the Lake Forest Foundation for Arch- itecture and Landscape Architecture are being shown through November 9 in the third floor exhibition room, Architecture Building. The competing schools are Universities of Illinois, Cincinnati, Ohio State and Michigan, Iowa State College, and Armour In- stitut e. Open daily 9 to 5, except Sun- day. The public is invited. { Lectures A Lecture on the Use of Artificial Lighting in Photography will be given in the Amphitheatre of the Rackham Building by Mr. H. B. Tuttle of the Eastman Kodak Com- pany on Friday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. This lecture is open to the public. Marriage Relations Series: Dr. Maud Watson will give the sixth lec- ture in the series, tonight at 7:30, in the Rackham Lecture Hall. Events Today Graduate Students in Romance Languages and members of the Ro- mance Languages Journal Club are invited to an informal reception hon- oring the new department head, Pro- fessor Hayward Keniston, to be held in the Assembly Hall of the Rack- ham Building tonight at 8:30. The Society of Automotive Engin- eers and the Institute of Aeronautical Science will hold a joint meeting to- night at 7:30 in the Natural Science APouditorium. Mr. I. E. Flaa will speak on "Gasoline and Combustion" accompanied by demonstrations and sound movies. All engineers are wel- day, and Friday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00. All women students are wel- come. Youth Hosteling: There will be a meeting today at 4:15 p.m. in the Women's Athletic Building for all people going hosteling this week-end with the group from the Unio nand the Women's Athletic Association. Seminar in Social Minorities will meet today at 4:15 p.m. at Lane Hall. J.G.P. Central Committee will meet tonight at 7:00 in the Council Room of the Women's League. "Sunshine, Inc." publicity commit- tee will meet at 4:30 p.m. today in the League. Be sure to bring all eli- gibility cards not yet signed for Soph- omore Cabaret. Class in Elementary Hebrew which is being offered in the Hillel Insti- tute of Jewish Studies, will be held this afternoon at 4:30 at the Hillel Foundation. DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN Hervie Haufler Alvin Sarasohn . Paul M. Chandler Karl Kessler Milton Orshefsky Howard A. Goldman . Laurence Mascott Donald Wirtchafter . Esther Osser . . Helen Corman . . . . Managing Editor . . . Editorial Director . . . . City Editor . . . Associate Editor . . . Associate Editor . . . Associate Editor . . . Associate Editor . . . . Sports Editor Women's Editor S . Exchange Editor Business Staff business Manager . Assistant Business Manager . Women's Business Manager Women's Advertising Manager Irving Guttman Robert Gilmour Helen Bohnsack . Jane Krause NIGHT EDITOR: PAUL CHANDLER The editorials published in The Michigan Daily are written by members of The Daily staff and represent the views of the writer only. The New Education And P.S. 45 .. . 0 UR EDUCATIONAL set-up today is constantly being scrutinized by those who modestly classify themselves under the gen- aral heading of "experts" and who, in the light of that reasoning, feel they know pre- cisely what is the matter with educational meth- ods in this country in statu quo. These would-be critics spend much of their time poring over sta- tistics, evaluating criticisms made by well-known educators and reading the latest books on educa- tional psychology. The net result is the same in any case. What is wrong with the whole sys- tem, they take pains in pointing out, is that "the modern schools do not show a tendency for pro- gressiveness." Perhaps not. It would be folly to take issue because much can be said on both sides of the question. But I would like to call attention to one of the numerous public schools in New York State, which illustrates a very good example of that same progressive education for which critics of the present system are clamoring. TO MR. ANGELO PATRI, a gentleman much influenced by the Gary method of education, must be given the credit for the astounding suc- cess of the "work-play-study" grade school lo- cated at Lorillard Pl. and 189th St., The Bronx, and known simply as P. S. 45. Since he took over the duties of principal there, it has become a junior high and many new shops have been add- ed to fill the needs of the 2200 boys and girls in attendance, who range from 11 to 17 years of age. All children planning to go to trade school, or to senior high school for college preparation must take four hours of academic work a day in the shops and three in classes. Those who are slower than the average children do their brain work in the early morning and afternoon, when they are at maximum efficiency. 'M R. PATRI has discovered that no child can develop a skill in any activity, unless he does the same kind of work every day at the same hour over a period of time. Since very few child- ren know from beginning what field of activity will interest them most, they are put in alternate shops for a period of ten weeks. Thus they can choose the sort of work which best suits them Once this is determined, the child may stay in any one shop for as many terms as is desired Everything of importance that is learned dur- ing a term is included in a term book which is then sent to the book bindery. These term books vary according to the mental capacities of the various children. An advanced student, for ex- ample, might write a term book on history, in which he may cover the immigration problem. the Homestead Act,, labor problems and peace movements. On the other hand, those pupils with a lower I. Q. might write their versions of such works in literature as Robinson Crusoe, or Treas- ure Island. IN EXPLANATION of his methods at P. S. 45. Mr. Patri has this to say: "The aim of edu- cation is to give every child instruction, not only In academic, but also in vocational and avo- cational subjects, so that he will discover his own potentialities. Our schools are not worth the money they cost if they simply put children through so many grades, as through a wringer." cause neither of the candidates of come. the two major parties has differed substantially on what we feel should The Student Branch of the A.S.M. be the major issue of this campaign: IE.will mettonight at 7:30 in the Should Britain Woo Russia? . . . WITH the United States insisting that she will not intervene in a military way in the present world conflict the most im- portant question which confronts us is what the Soviet Union will do either to hurt or support the British cause. And Russia is unpredictable. As a member of the history department asserted recently, no country which is controlled by one man with absolute powers can possibly be predicted unless its leader makes some definite statements-and Stalin won't talk. ONE THING, however, is certain and that is that the Kremlin will be on that side which gives it the best deal and the time has come when the democracies must forget their preju- dices against Russia in order to get her mili- tary aid. Certainly few Americans can do else but condemn the actions of the U.S.S.R. during the last decade but as war, like politics, makes strange bedfellows there is little reason why an attempt should not be made to get Russia on Britain's side even though some sacrifice must be made. Had the British not despised the Soviet sys- tem of government so much together with the French they could probably have made an alli- ance with Russia in the thirties and have avoid- ed the defeat they are now facing. Certainly the U.S.S.R. made enough advances, and only made a deal with Germany after being spurned by the Allies. RUSSIA means much today. If she moves into the Balkans on the side of Italy, every small nation there is doomed and she is most cer- tain to grab off the lion's share as her prize. In addition if she decides to help the Axis further she will be able to strengthen Japan greatly which will greatly hurt American interests in the Far East. ON THE OTHER HAND if Russia marches against Italy the latter will probably be driven out of the Balkans. A Russian attack on Germany would give Britain a needed breath- ing spell and might possibly even enable her to send out a second B.E.F. which would force the Reich to fight on two fronts. Finally, should she oppose Japan and weak- en or conquer the latter the possibility of the United States warring against the "land of the rising sun" would be considerably lessened. UNFORTUNATELY a price would have to be for Soviet support and a protectorship over the Balkan states, Scandinavia and perhaps China might be the price set - but it would be worth it. Britain is no longer in the position where she can eat her cake and have it too;- she must accept the lesser of ewo evils. This does not mean that we should allow the Soviet to have any more influence over us than they have today or that we should cease to object to the Russian government. All that this means is that we, who are al-. ready in the war to' some extent, as an ally of Britain, should bargain (in the style of Bis- marck) giving as little as we can to obtain Soviet military support. - A. P. Blaustein Dr" Pes Robert S.Alles WASHINGTON-Now that the election is over you will see the Justice Department focus atten- tion on certain graft-ridden cities, chief among them being Detroit. There, a group of high-up politicians are sure to be indicted for operating a liquor ring. They will be charged with diverting funds from state liquor stores. Basis of the indictments will be sending "hot" money through the U.S. mails, an offense which the Justice Department used for the first time with definite success in Louis- iana. Since then the Supreme Court has upheld the Justice Department, so this new means of cleaning up local scandals will be used exten- sively. Most Republicans will not believe it, but the Justice Department had the indictments all prepared before elections. But since some of the high Republican leaders of Michigan politics are going to be indicted, Justice prosecutors de- cided to withhold action until after November 5. They didn't want to be accused of playing politics. Roosevelt's difficult time during the last weeks of his campaign goes back to his chief fault as an executive-reliance on those for whom he has a personal fondness regardless of their ability. In this case his reliance rested upon the frail frame of Harry Hopkins, former Secretary of Commerce, and closer than any other man to Franklin Roosevelt. However, Hopkins, charm- ing and likeable as he is, had two strikes against him to start. His physical condition is unable to withstand any great strain of work. Second, Harry's bungling of Chicago convention strategy was enough to raise the red flag of warning against further political responsibilities. 11 to foreign policy. Both Roosevelt and Willkie have favored practically un- limited aid to Britain and upon that question, the question of conscription,! and the question of under what con-! ditions shall the United States de- clare war there has been little con- structive mention, little serious dif- ference. On these questions we be- lieve that there should be a national plebiscite via today's election. But by the very nature of the candidates, the possibility of such a plebiscite has been destroyed. We remember a prominent U.S. senator, who was present in Chicago during the Democratic convention, soulfully tell a group of University of Chicago students and ourselves that "The Republican Party is more than ever the party of 'Big Business and Big Money' and that the Demo- cratic Party is an unholy alliance be- tween the semi-fascist South and the corrupt political machines of the North." Though his analysis must be qualified, must be realized as the exaggerated investigation of a truly tired, disgusted old man, our own research has indicated that the Sen- ator wasto a very great extent, much too right. 'By The People'? WE CANNOT FORGET the hourly broadcasts that we heard in Los Angeles during the Republican con- vention urging that all listeners wire the convention demanding the nom- ination of Willkie and we cannot reconcile such nationwide appeals with the idea that Willkie was nom- inated by "the people." Nor are we in sympathy with the terrific amounts of money that it seems to us must have been expended by the varied Willkie clubs in the tremen- dous numbers of propaganda appeals and radio broadcasts that have inun- dated the nation in the past few months. On the other hand, we shall not forget Chicago in mid-July and the Democratic brawl that took place there. The flashing neon sign that blazed away (at the expense of the city of Chicago) stating "Mayor Kel- ly extends greetings to all visiting Democrats," the, manner in which the convention was so openly bossed by the white-suited Southerners and the cigar-studded Northern politi- cians disillusioned us finally and completely on the Democratic Party and the New Deal. Lesser Of Two Evils - SO TO US the outcome of today's election seems not too significant. Though we consider Roosevelt the lesser of two evils and the Democratic Party less bad than the Republican Party, we do not think that the elec- tion of either Roosevelt or Willkie will produce far different results on the American scene. Above all, we regret that the major parties by their choice of candidates do not allow a considerable portion of the U.S. to express itself on the highly important issue of foreign policy. Such expres- sion by that portion of the American nation can be made only by a "pro- test" vote for one of the minor par- ties. ** * i _Incidentally, we predict that | Rackham Amphitheatre. Alex Dow, Past Precident of the Detroit Edi- son Co., and head of the Detroit Ord- nance District, will speak on "Things in General." All engineers are invit- ed. Acolytes meeting tonight at 7:45 in the Rackham Building. Dr. S. Eilenberg will speak on "What is Topology?" All graduate students and undergraduate concentrates are invited. Also all mathematics stu- dents that are interested. Graduate Luncheon will be held at noon today in the Russian Tea Room of the League. Mr. Federico Esta- villo will speak on the Philippines. Graduate Student Council will meet tonight in the Women's Lounge of the Rackham Buidling. Important busi- ness meeting. Alpha Phi Omega will meet tonight at 8:00 at the Union. Capt. David-! son of Naval ROTC will be the guest speaker. Phi Sigma meeting tonight at 8:00 o'clock in the Outing Club Room of the Rackham Building. Members are urged to attend as new members will be chosen. Seminar in Devotional Literature will be held at Lane Hall tonight, 7:30. Mr. Kenneth Morgan will dis- cuss Brother Lawrence's "The Prac- tice of the Presence of God." Orientation advisers will meet to- day at 5:00 p.m. in the League. Im- portant that 'all advisers attend. Classical Record Concert today 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the Men's Lounge, Rackham Building. Program: Concerto, for violin, Bee- thovan; Fire-dance, DeFalla. Crop and Saddle will meet in front of Barbour Gym today at 5:00 p.m. for a supper-ride. Will anyone un- able to attend please notify Char- lotte Thompson, 3193. Hobby Lobby: Work on belts and potato printing will begin today in the small field house at Palmer Field. Work periods are Monday, Wednes- The class in Yiddish and Yiddish Literature which is being offered in the Hillel Institute of Jewish Studies, will meet tonight at 8:00 at the Hillel Foundation. Avukah, student Zionist Organiza- tion, will meet at the Hillel Founda- tion tonight at 8:00 p.m. Max Dres- den, a graduate student from Hol- land, will discuss "Assimilation: An Answer?". All Avukah members are urged to attend. Music Committee for Sophomore Cabaret will meet today at 5:00 p.m. in the League. Bring eligibility cards. Attendance will be taken. Music Section of Faculty Women's Club will meet today at 6:15 p.m. at the home of Mrs. H. E. Yntema, 1415 Stadium Boulevard. Coming Events The Angell Hall Observatory will be open to the public on Saturday evening, November 9, from 7:30 to 10:00. The moon and the planets, Jupiter and Saturn, will be shown through the telescopes. Children must be accompanied by adults. A.I.E.E.: Mr. Montague A. Clark, Manager Industrial and Public Re- lations, of the U.S. Rubber Co. will conduct a Roundtable Discussion on Personnel Problems, Thursday, Nov- ember 7, in the Rackham Amphithe- atre at 8:00 p.m. Compulsory House Presidents' meet- ing on Thursday, November 7, at Michigan League at 4:30 p.m. Physical Education, Women Stu- dents: Registration for the indoor season in physical education will be held on Friday, November 8, from 8:00 to 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday, November 9, from 8:00 to 12:00 a.m. in Barbour Gymnasium. Seminar in the Bible will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday at Lane Hall. International Center: A trip will be made to Detroit on Sunday, Nov- ember 10, to attend the broadcast of the Ford Sunday Evening Hour. Solo- ist is Dorothy Maynor. Transporta- tion by bus leaving the Center promptly at 7:00 o'clock. Tickets are complimentary but charge for trans- portation. Reservations may still be made today in the Office of the Cen- ter. Thursday, November 7, is the last day on which acceptances may be re- ceived and reservations made for the International Dinner on Wednesday, November 20. Bibliophiles Section of the Faculty Women's Club will meet Tuesday, November 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the Michigan League. The Interior Decoration Group of the Faculty Women's Club meets on Thursday at the League. Tea from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and a silver display. C4 )~ The :City Editor's ~cpatch T'S ALL OVER, but what's to be done with the left-over lapel buttons? Social waste is at its worst. * * * Roommate suggests the Japanese as a po- tential buyer-they've always been inter- ested in old tin. * * * Maybe you're interested in knowing that no liquor was sold in Michigan yesterday from RADIO SPOTLIGHT WJR WWJ CKLW WXYZ 750 KC - CBS 920 KC - NBC Red 1030 KC - Mutuai 1240 KC- NBC Blue Wednesday Evening 6:00 News Ty Tyson Rollin' Home 'Bud Shaver 6:15 Hedda Hopper Newscast The Factfinder 6:30 Inside of Sports Bill Elliott Conga Time Day In Review 6:45 Melody Marvels Lowell Thomas " Evening Serenade 7:00 Amos 'n Andy Fred Waring News Easy Aces 7:15 Lanny Ross Passing Parade World Today Mr. Keen-Tracer 7:30 Mr. Meek Cavalcade Carson Robison The Lone Ranger 7:45 Mr. Meek Doc Sunshine 8:00 Question Bee Hollywood Playh'se Melody Street Quiz Kids 8:15 Question Bee tos 8:30 D. Thompson Plantation Party Evening Serenade Manhattan Midnite 8:45 D. 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