.'T'H .M~fTTGANIALY tx4.t#an Daily _ rI n-- 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 Oniversity year and Summer Session. Member of the Associated Press The Associated Presp 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 the regular school year by r arrie'*$4.00, by mail $5.00. RPRESENTKO FOR NATIONAL ADVERTIaING BY- National Advertisiuig Service, Inc. .'College P#blishers Representative 420 MADISON AvE. NEW YORK. N.Y. C1ICAGO - BOSTON * O+S ANGRUIS - SAN FRANCISCO Member, Associated Collegiate Press, 1941-4 2 EdA Emile oeme. . Alvin Dann . David Lachenbrucb 4 Jay McCormick Hal. Wison . 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A T A TIME when so many professed. liberals are yielding to a wave of reactionary hysteria evidenced by the anti- strike bill, the Minneapolis sedition trials and the .narrowly defeated Hobbs concentration camp bill, it is good to see a man high in the public limelight take a vigorous stand for real democ- racy at home as well as abroad. Wendell Willkie has done just this. He is soon to appear before the Supreme Court to plead the case of William Schneiderman, sec- retary of the Communist Party in California, whose American citizenship has been rescinded because of his Communist affiliations. Calling it "a vital test case" which involves the basic question of civil rights, Willkie has refused to accept any pay for his services. SUCH ACTION on the part of a former Repub- lican presidential candidate who was labeled at best conservative, at worst reactionary by the majority of liberals during the last campaign, presents a curious anomaly. His basic concept of democracy seems to have been built upon a firmer foundation than that of many of the pseudo-liberals who opposed him. For while the latter were liberal and progressive when it was easy to be so, now that it is becoming in- creasingly difficult they are backing down, yield-- ing to the pressure of war-hysteria. We certainly agree with them that our na- tional defense program must be made more efficient, more effective. We certainly agree that our whole weight must be thrown into the fight against fascism and Hitler. But it must be a liberal, democratic weight. And we cannot ob- tain this by giving in at every step to the crisis- motivated demands of long-standing reac- tionaries. OUR NATION is waging a two-front war every bit as real as Germany's. We are fighting fascism both at home and abroad. And neither front is more or less important than the other. We will have won but a hollow victory, almost no victory at all-certainly not one worth the effort--if we defeat Hitler but lose democracy at home in the process.- So it is that the recent statements And actions of Wendell Willkie are important. Here is a man who, in the midst of a vigorous campaign for intervention, finds time to defend the basic civil rights of someone with whose ideology he violently disagrees. Personally, Willkie stands to gain nothing,I lose everything in so doing. He will undoubtedly lose much more of whatever support he has left in Republican and conservative Democratic cir- cles. He will also lose the support of many con- servative and reactionary isolationists. These persons will probably never again vote for him- for any public office. Both isolationist and inter- ventionist liberals will, on the other hand, agree with him, applaud him, but they will never com- pletely trust him, will probably never vote for him because of his past record as president of, a far-from-progressive corporation. WHILE THIS EDITORIAL is no attempt to paint Wendell Willkie as a liberal, while it is no attempt to completely whitewash him. Non-Democrats And 'Dictator' Roosevelt... M UCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN, mch has aeen said, and an increasing amount is being done about the danger of a New Deal dictatorship in the United States. The America Firsters, the isolationists, the true patri- ots, and the great American ostriches are raving up and down the land about an absolute Roose- velt, when the nation goes to war. In analyzing this sentiment, the most striking aspect to be considered is its source. By any stretch of the logic so often employed by the Administration's opponents, it should be coming from the nation's rank and file, the discontented workmen, the poorly fed and the ill-housed. The downtrodden masses must be screamkg out their protests against a Democratic iron heel whichis grinding them into dust. The great residue of America should be breathing fire about that man in Washington who is sticking the nation's nose into something which is none of the na- tion's business. BUT WHO are Roosevelt's accusers-those who say he is aiming at one-man rule over the entire nation? They are men who either exhibit non-democratic leanings or represent non- democratic classes. Among them is Charles H. Lindbergh, who has never specifically denied the implications of Naziism in his speeches, writ- ing and actions. Among them is Rev. Charles Coughlin, who is far beyond the stage where he would be able to make any denials. And also among them is a whole group of opportunistic politicians that are sacrificing their responsi- bilities now for a 1944 political campaign. If the word "dictator" is to be thrown at any of America's leaders, it can only be based on their' past records in the national government. Roosevelt has been the most liberal and least hide-bound of the nation's past four presidents. His pre-war record is studded with social and economic advances which should have been in- corporated into the nation's statutes years be- fore. He has faced the opposition of powerful private interests and the bulk of the nation's press, but he has been returned to the White House three times with an overwhelming popular mandate., IF MR. ROOSEVELT is to be the first Ameri- can dictator he will not have the backing of those groups which 'have predominated totali- tarianism's inception in other countries. Nor will he have a nucleus of goose-stepping robots and white-shirted night riders ready to-substi- tute terrorism for civil law. Mr. Roosevelt and his New Deal have been consistently opposed by those men within whom dictatorial symptoms can be seen. There is a danger of absolute government in the United States. But the danger will be from. our present crank demagogues, who can sing "The Star Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America" while beating time to a fascistic hymn of hate. -Dan Behrman " " Dominic Says CHRISTMAS, a medley of religious music, com- Smercial activity, church programs, friendly greetins, feasts and wholesome home life is at hand. In this solitark engagement our western religion has fully denonstrated one of its chief functions - "the celebration of values." Through the ages it has been religion which has picked up a social value and celebrated it so that even the children and the ignorant could enjoy the satisfactions thus released. Other- wise, the satisfactions would have existed only for the ones trained to perceive or able to com- prehend the good in its native state. On the Sabbath it is God in His rest with man reflect- ing upon all that is good. At Easter and spring- time it is newness of life and the victory of growth over decay that is celebrated. At points, those who lead in religion have dis- mally failed. In two aspects no adequate cele- bration of acquired values has been evolved. Thanksgiving, compared to Christmas, stops short. Here is the value of a whole continent with its vast resources, a tiny colony of devout persons suffering the cruel austerity of a New England climate, a meager harvest of strange foodstuffs, resulting in a gratitude which was sublime. Today the values there introduced lie about us in abundance and a democracy dearly bought is ours, but the Church has failed to lead our American people to a celebration of Thanks- giving which is deep, sacred, dramatic, colorful, and unforgettable to child, adult, sinner or saint. LIFE ITSELF in our scientific period, for every baby born today, -has been extended fully twenty years beyond the expectancy of the baby, born fifty years ago. This enduring value should be celebrated elaborately, dramatically, beauti- fully and devoutly. Celebration of values derived from biological discovery, the igerm teary of disease and their application in the science of health and medicine is a duty of religious lead- ers. Here is a task for you who are adept in play production and music, engaged with your asso- ciates in the history of science. Give us a series of moving scenes which will celebrate life ex- pectancy as successfully as those mystery plays staged in Hill Auditorium last summer cele- brated the Jesus of history. Let every University man or woman as he joins in the Hallelujah chorus of the Messiah or sings "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" dream of seeing two more val- ues-our American heritage and our biological gain woven by ceremony into the emotional life of our Nation. --Edward W. Blakeman, Counselor in Religious Education Drew Pedrsol Robert1SAien. °ASHINGTON-Should the British ask the United States to supply beer on lend-lease? This became a practical problem the other day in discussions between Morris Wilson, head of the British Purchasing Commission, and Ed- ward Stettinius, Lend-Lease Administrator. The beer was wanted by the British in great quantities, especially for the fighting Tommies in Afrita. As Wilson himself put it: "If you deprive aBritish soldier of his pint of beer a day-well, you might as well deprive him of his gun. STETTINIUS SAW the point, and was willing to write down beer on the books. But Wilson changed his mind. He reflected on the public reaction in the United States among people who do not regard beer, as the British do, as a part of equipment for defense. So he said to Stettinius, "This item might sAe day give you an uncomfortable ten minutes with the Congress. So let's forgt it." Result was that the British Tommy in Libya will have to look elsewhere for his daily pint. Hidden Treasure WITH AMERICAN industries .crying for war materials the government has finally got around to seizing a giant horde of semi-manu- factured war materials, originally intended for the conquered countries. Tons upon tons of steel bars, steel rods, steel sheets, ship plates, tin plate, copper wire were ordered by Poland, Czechoslovakia, Holland and Belgium, some of it three years ago. It has been in warehouses and idle freight cars ever since, despite the scarcity of raw materials and despite the fact that some industries are even closing for lack of them. ' WHY THIS HORDE of priceless material was untouched for so long is a mystery. But the secret is first, government red tape and bureau- cracy; second, the fact that owners of these ma- terials, who were holding them for higher prices, did not want to sell.E The old Export Control Board under Gene'al Russell Maxwell, who is now devoting his abili- ties to the Near East, did nothing about this treasure horde. But now Henry Wallace's Eco- nomic Defense Board is finally movingin. A small haul was made earlier this year in Hoboken, N.J., of aluminum and other materials, but the coming seizures are on a far greater scale. Of one commodity alone, tin plate, there will be 100,000 cases, or 15,000 tons, taken from three areas, New York, Philadelphia, and Balti- more. The total haul of all commodities will be be- tween t0 and 25 thousand carloads, which, at an average of 50 tons to the car, means over a million tons. THE ECONOMIC Defense Board will use only $200,000to finance the requisitioning of all this material, the value of which runs into many millions. Most of it will be seized and sold again on the same day, so the $200,000 will be nerely a revolving fund. Recipients of the goods will be companies which have been gnashing their teeth for priori- ties and licenses. Senate's Best Dressed Man SILVER-HAIRED, handsome Senator Guy Gil- lette of Iowa tells this one on himself. At breakfast the other morning his wife lec- tured him briskly on the condition of his ward- robe. "Why, you're a fright," scolded Mrs. Gillette. "I do believe you're the shabbiest dresser in the Senate. That suit you wear every day looks terrible. Please go out and buy a new one." Senator Gillette went to his office and was dictating when a young lady was shown in.T "I'm with'magazine," she began. "I've been-assigned to interview you, Senator." "What about?", asked Gillette. "Why, Senator, haven't you seen the news- papers?" was the wide-eyed retort. "You've been selected by a group of style experts as the best dressed man in the Senate." Capital Chaff Sixty-nine-year-old Senator John Bankhead of Alabama, hunting for a furnished apartment, insisted on a soft bed. Accompanied by a rej estate agent, he tested each bed by lying down and practically taking a nap . . . Most Sena- tors keep the doors of their private offices closed. Exceptions are Herring of Iowa, Burton of Ohio, and Truman of Missouri . . . General Seth Williams of the Marine Corps shares the housewife's worry over rising food costs. He finds the daily ration per man in the U.S.M.C. costs 53 cents today, against 39 cents last yeax . Everyone is getting increased wages, ex- cept the poor postman. The cost of living has gone up but he can't strike against the govern- ment. The Trains Will Run Settlement of the long-threatened railroad strike which would have affected all the rail- roads in the United States bolsters confidence ,in the mediation process. It should encourage application of something like the Railway Labor Act to defense industries generally through some one of the bills pend- ing in Congress. For the series of negotiations, mediations, and investigatory processes pre- scribed by law in the case of the railroads has averted a tie-un of almost unimaginable serious- j 'Reg. (i. S. PAt CU .AU i ts. Rea. "If it's remnants you're interested in why not wait 'til we get home and look at my shirts, socks, and underwear?" DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN' (Continued from Page 2) Symphony Orchestra, Serge Kousse-; vitzky, Conductor, Wednesday, De-t cember 10, at 8:30 o'clock, in Hill Auditorium. The orchestra will play three symphonies, the "Haffner"t Symphbin' by Mozart; William Schu- man's No. 3; and the Brahms No. 4.l Charles A. Sink, President A Exhibitions The Ann Arbor Art Association presents ,an exhibition of colored1 lithbgraphs and wood block sprints by Georges Rouault and watercolors and small sculptures by William Zor-t ach in the Rackham Building Ex-t hibition Galleries through December 10, 2:00-5:00 and 7:30-9:00 p.m.- Lectuares K University Lecture: Professor R. C.; Bald of Cornell University will lec- ture on the subject, "The Poet and his Reading: John Donne," under the auspices of the English Language and Literature, on Monday, Dec. 8, at 4:15 p.m. in the Rackham Amphi- theatre. The public is cordially in- vited. University Lecture: Mr. Laurente C. S. Sickman, Curator of Oriental Art, Nelson Gallery of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, will lecture on the sub- ject, "Landscape Painting of the Sung Dynasty" (illustrated) under the aus- pices of the Institute of Fine Arts, on Friday, December 12, at 4:15 p.m. in the Rackham Amphitheater. The public is cordially invited. Sigma Xi Lecture: Professor Har- ley H. Bartlett of the Department of Botany, will speak on the subject, "Plans and Prospects for Rubber de- velopment in the Western Hemi- sphere," before the Michigan Chap- ter of Sigma Xi, on Tuesday, De- cember 9, at 8:00 p.m. in the Amphi- theater of the Rackham Building. Members may invite guests. Events Today International Center: Dr. John Muyslkens will speak tonight at the international Center at 7:30. His subject is "Language and Personal- ity." Anyone interested is cordially invited. French Chorus: All Cercle Fran-I cais members who are going to sing carols at Tuesday's meeting will come to a rehearsal today at 4:00 p.m., in the Reeharsal Room of the Mich- igan League. GRIN AND BEAR IT By Lichy winsky, Sacre du Printemf Concerto for Violin and Tschaikovsky, Nutcracker dially invited. There will be a brief talk on "Neue Methoden der Shake- speare-Forschung," by Mr. HerewardK T. Price. Mathematics Club will meet Tues- day, December 0, at 8:00 p.m in thes West Conference Room, Rackham Building. Professor Hildebrandt- will speak on "The Abel-Dini Theorem in Infinite Series." Boys Interested in Flying': Lieu-1 tenant Lee Edwards, Commander of the Naval Air Corps, and Lieut. John White, Chief Inspector, from the Grosse Ile Naval Yards, will speak on "Flying for the Navy" on Tues- day, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 1042 E. Engineering Building. A film "Wings of the Navy" will also bJg shown. All boys interested in the Naval Air Corps or in the Civilian Pilot Training Course are invited to attend. All-Campus Carol Sing will be held at the steps of the main Library on Sunday, December 14, at 9;00 p.m. Professor David Mattern will lead the sing with the assistance of the University Glee Clubs and a mixed chorus. The Carol Sing, sponsored by the Student Religious Associa- tion, is open to the entire campus community. The committee of the new Poli- tical Science organization will meet Monday at 3:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Union. Room number will be on bulletin "board. Le Cercle Francais will hold its Christmas meeting Tuesday, Decem- ber 9, at 8:00 p.m. at the Michigan League. A Christmas program will be offered. Refreshments. Those who do not have their membership cards may obtain them at the door. Berkshire Music Center: Auditions for membership in the advanced stu- dent orchestra for the third summer term at Tanglewood, July 5 to August 5-will be conducted by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Wednesday, December 10, at 4:30 p.m. in the Michigan League building. Pre-Medical Society Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 8:00 p.m. in the Michigan Union. Dr. John Alexan- der, surgeon in chief of thoracic sur- gery at the University Hospital, wll lecture on the film "A Single Stage Lobectomy." Pamphlets concerning entrancesi requirements to various medical schools will be given out. All Pre-Meds invited. Members of the F.T.A. will meet on Tuesday, December 9, at 4:00 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. Election of officers. A panel will be held entitled, "Why Teach." Mem- bers of the panel will be George A. Beauchamp, James D. McConnell and Malcolm B. Rogers. Members please bring dues. Religious Education Workshop: Subject for discussion on Tuesday, December 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m., in 9 University Hall, will be: "Religion at the University Level." Panel: Miss Mildred Sweet and the Reverend C. H. Loucks. Graduate students wel- come. The Fellowship of Reconciliation will meet on Monday at 7:00 p.m. in Lane Hall. Kenneth Morgan will continue his discussion of the sub- ject: "The Role of a Pacfist America in the World of Today." Interviews for Orientation Advis- ers, names C. Iselman through M. L. Ushering Committee of J.G.P. will meet on Monday, at 4:00 pm. In the league. Meeting of the Merit System Com- mittee on Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the League. Will the members please have their League House >file com- plete. The Michigan Alumnae Club will meet Tuesday, December 9, at 3 p.m at the Michigan League. Miss Har- riet Harwood of Detroit will talk on "What Books do you want for Christ- mas?" She will bring with her a book display of the latest publica- tions. The Bibliophiles Group of the Fac- ulty Women's Club will meet on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. T. G. Hegge, Northville. Wesley Foundation: Monday Bible Class at 7:30 p.m. in Room 214 of the Methodist Church. The next sub- ject "Money" in the series "Develop- ing Religious Ideas" will be dis- cussed. Faculty Women's Club: The Music Section will meet Tuesday, December 9, at 8:00 p.m., at the home of Mrs. G. E. Densmore, 2116 Melrose Ave. Miss Mary Fishburne will give a piano lecture on modern music. ,Churces St. Paul's Lutheran Church: Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship service at 10:45. ermon by Rev. C. A. Brauer on "Christ's Second Advent." The first Sunday evening Advent service begins at 7:45 p.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated during the service. !Preparatory service at 7:25 p.m. Zion. Lutheran Church: Church worship service with sermon by Rev. E. C. Stellhorn on "Advent Admoni- tions." Trinity Lutheran Church: Service of worship at 10:30 'with sermon by Rev. Henry O. Yoder on "According to the Ability." Unitarian 'Church: 11 a.m. Church Service, ""My Clerical Colleagues." "Discussion by Rev. H. P. Marley of the two books, "One Foot in Heaven" and "Keys to the Kingdom." 7:30 p.m. Student meeting, "Stress- es and Strains in the Nea-East, " by I. R. Khaidi of Jerusalem. 9:00 p.m. Folk Dancing, led by Ruth Hughes. Society of Friends (Quakers) will meet at Lane Hall on Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Meeting. for worship. 6:00 p.m. Fellowship supper. First Methodist Church and Wes- ley Foundation: Student Class at 9:30 a.m. with Prof. Eenneth Hance. Morning Worship at 10:40 o'clck. Dr. Charles W. Brashares will preach on "Personal Gift." Wesleyan Gu6ild meeting at 6:00 p.m. The Graduate Group will meets in the Recreation Room for a discussion with Dr. Blake- man on the subject "The Social and Emotional." The Group will present the play "Peace I Give Unto You," for the undergraduates. At 7:00 pm. both groups will have supper and fel- lowship hour. First Congregational Church: 10:45 a.m. Services held in Lydia Mendels- soh n. Dr. Leonard A. Parr, minister, will preach on "The World in the Heart.°' 5:30 ,p.m. Ariston League, high school group, will meet in Pilgrim Hall. Miss Irene Boelts will talk on "Life in the Southern Highlands." Supper. 7:15 p.m. Student Fellowship in Church parlors. Wayne Saari, fresh- man in the University, will tell of his travels this summer in a talk en titled'50,000 Miles by Thumb," Re- freshments. I I Varsity Men's Glee will be a rehearsal at day in the Glee Club member must attend Club: There 4:30 p.m. to- room. Every without fail. Graduate Outing club: Activity at the regular Sunday meeting will de- pend upon the weather. Meet at 2:30 p.m. today, west rear door, Rackham Building. All" committee chairmen for Union Opera are required to be at the Un- ion today at 6:00 o'clock sharp for an important meeting. There will also be a meeting of the Executive Committee at the same time. The room number will be posted. Gamma Delta Student Club will have a fellowship supper at St. Paul's; Church today at 6:00 p.m. A pro- gram will follow the supper. Hillel Foundation: There will be a bridge tournament for fraternities and sororities at the Foundationr at f: ; t. First Baptist Church: 10:15 a.m. Graduate Class under Prof. Charles Brassfield in the church. Undergrad- uate Class under Rev. C. H. Loucks, in the Guild House. Other classes for every member of the family. 11:00 a.m. Observance of the Lord's Supper. Communion Meditation - "Satisfactions of Sacrifice." 7:00 p.m. Church Reception for all Baptist Students and their friends will be held 'in the Church Parlors. Mr. Kenneth Morgan will speak on "The Role of the Church in Higher Education." St. Andrew's Episcopal Church: Sunday, 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion; 10:00 a.m. High School Class; 11:00 a.m. Kindergarten, Harris Hall; 11:00 a.m. Junior Church; 11:00a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon by the Rev. Henry Lewis; 4:00-6:00 p.m. H Square Club meeting, Harris' Hall; 6:00 p.m. Choral Evensong (Men's and Boys' Choir)-Choir Reunion; 7:30 p.m. Episcopal Student Guild Meeting, Harris Hall. Prof. Arthur W. Bromage will speak on "Citizen Action in Local Government." Com pline at 8:30 p.m. Refreshments and social evening. First Church of Christ, Scientist: Sunday morning service at 10:30.