THE MICffIGA~ ~A1LY 1 r ' tE.r' U JWt1Z1 4 Pd Rather Be Right iAy MUSr i R(Ai.TION GRIN ANT) REAR IT By Lichty thr edited andemnanaged by students of the University o' Mvichigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Student Publications. Published every morning except Monday during the regular University year, and every morning except Mon- day and Tuesday during the summer session. Member of The Associated Press The AssociatedI Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or otherwise credited in this newspaper. All rights of repub- lication of all other matters herein also reserved. Entered at the Post Gffice at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second-class mail matter. Subscriptons uringthe regular school year by car- rier $4.25, by mail $5.25. Member, Associated Collegiate Press, 1943-44 Jane Farraut aireSherman Stan Wallace Evelyn :Phfllips , Harvey Frank Bud Low .. . Jo Ann Peterson ary Anne Olson Marjorie Rosmarin Elizabeth Carpente 'Mtarge Batt Editorial Staff S . . . Managing ditor .Editorial Director . . . . City Editor . . . . . Associate Editor SSports Editor . Associate Sports Editor . . Associate Sports Editor . ~Womne's Editor Associate Women's Editor Business Staff_ er . . .' Business Manager . Ass't Business Manager e 23-24-1 Telephon NIGHT EDITOR: BETTY KOFFMAN Editorials published in The Michigan Daily are ivritten by members of .The Daily staf and represent the views of the writers only. NATIONALISTIC: Russian Demands on Poland Termed Unfair JHE RUSSO-POLISH BORDER QUESTION, which is causing increasing tension among the United States, Great Britain and the USSR, is undoubtedly the most significant problem yet to arise concerning Uni'ed Nations post-war policies and at the same time is one of the most baffling. The issues are clouded in obscurity. On legal grounds Poland would seem to have the better ease since Russia has officially renounced the partition treaty made with Germany in 1939. It is utterly useless to bring up historic or geo- graphic considerations because the territory involved, which is part of the north European plain and unseparated frdm Poland, Germany or Russia by any physical barriers, has be- longed to both Poland and Russia at several times. The pre-war population was composed of some five million Poles, a large number of Ukrainian, and White Russians and Jews and a few Lithu- anians. These peoples, whose nationality was indeterminate even before the war, have now been so scattered that in all probability the en- tire ethnographic direction of the area has been drastically altered. USSIA, basing her claims to a large extent on the assertion that the territory is stra- tegically necessary for her security, seems deter- mined to twist the confused situation to her own advantage, even if this involves overruling Great britain and the United States. Russia is playing the age-old game of power politics. Her emphasis on the importance of this fragment of Europe makes it obvious that the case is in reality a test of power, a test of just how far she can go in carrying out an imperial- istic policy. Besides bombarding her allies with various kinds of subtle propaganda, Russia has even gone so far as to inform the United States, notably in the Pravda rebuke to Wendell Wilkie, that the matter is none of our business. The issue is one which goes to the very root of the post-war structure. If Russia is victori- ous in this attempted land-grab, Great Britain and the United States will have lost all future chances to take part in eastern European settlements. Yet our government is peculiarly vague on the matter. Where are the principles of the Atlantic Charter, the declarations of the Mos- cow and Teheran conferences and all the rest of the lovely words which have been spoken on impartial arbitration and cooperation among the United Nations? It is unfortunate that the United Nations were unable to work out a common policy be- fore the issue was brought to a head by the present strained relations existing in regard to the Russo-Polish border. Now their hand has been forced in no uncertain terms. Whatever the course in the present case may be, whether the provisional arrangements should be made now with plans for a post-war plebiscite or whether a United Nations council should be set up immediately to decide the question, some working policy must inevitably result. It is time to stop playing around. The facts can no longer be evaded. The vacillating, spur-of-the-moment standards which have been our guide in the cases of Spain, Italy and Vichy must now be abandoned, definitely and permanently. -ennie Fitch NEW YORK, March 16.--I invite you to take your pick of the following explanations of why Russia has recognized the Badoglio goverrnent in Italy: 1. Russia may be coo)peratliiG with us. Ai r all, we support Badoglio. (Only, if Russia is cooerating with us. why do we look as if we had been hit with a wet towel? We seem embarrassed by this support for our Italian policy, if it is supoort. It ap- pears to have taken us by surprise. It goes beyond our own relations with Badogio, which do not constitute formal liplomatic reogni- tion. ) 2. Russia may be "getting herself in solid" with all new governments in Europe, regardless of type. She was the first to give full recogni- tion to de Gaulle. She is now the first to give full recognition to Badoglio. Russia recognizes that the new governments in the liberated coun- DREW Cjh PEARSON'S Y:.::j *' MER RY-GO-ROUND WASHINGTON, March 16.-The controver- sial question of giving one third of the Italian fleet to Russia has an interesting background- especially to this columnist. It dates back to last summer, when the Washington Merry-Go- Round reported that Stalin was irate because Secretary Hull had not consulted him regarding preliminary Italian armistice terms. When a nation surrenders, it is the victors who are on hand for the armistice "kill" who get the conquered fleet and the spoils of war. That was why Stalin was blazing mad when, at first, he was not consulted. Ie was sore at some other things too, but especially over the Italian matter, for Russia has long wanted to build herself up as a naval power and long ago saw the Italian fleet as a stepping stone. When this columnist revealed the State De- 'partment's cold shoulder to Russia, it was promptly denied. All of which, in retrospect, may be more amusing than important, but it leads up to a question which never ceases to puzzle news men, no matter how many years grown grey at the typewriter-namely, why distinguished statesmen issue diplomatic denials which they know are certain to be disproved later. The Denial Scoe C;" ,d. Just for amusement, the already overworked girls in my office have got up a list of fairly important Merry-Go-Round stories which were indignantly, categorically, vehemently denied but later turned out to be true. Here they are: November, 1943-General Patton slapping incident officially denied by Army. Later ad- mitted. January, 1943-Faulty inspection of shells at a St. Louis plant denied by the Army. Despite the denial, a Grand Jury indicted ten people for this war fraud-though it took eleven months to do it. September, 1940-The Attorney General de- nied the story regarding the plane crash Of FBI agents and the late Senator Ludeen, some of whose speeches were being written by Nazi agent George Sylvester Vierick. Senators Wheeler and Bennett Clark also denounced this story on the Senate floor, while Mrs. Lun- deen threatened to sue for libel. However, -Vierick is now in jail, convicted in part for writing Senator Lundeen's speeches. June, 1939 -First revelation of Louisiana scandals, involving Governor Leche, Democratic National Committeeman Seymour Weiss and President J. M. Smith of Louisiana State Uni- versity, was denied. All later served jail sen- tences. June, 1943-Justice Byrnes was reported to have stopped the Navy's Elk Hills oil deal. De- nied by Navy. Later, Secretary Knox issued a statement promising to cancel the Elk Hills contract. August, 1940-Exclusive story that the U.S.A. would trade fifty over-age destroyers for British island bases. Categorically denied by White House Secretary Early. Officially confirmed two weeks later. June, 1940-Disclosure that Roosevelt had been communicating privately with Mussolini to keep him from entering the war. "Fantastic," was Steve Early's comment. Four days later, the President himself, speaking at Charlottesville, Va., told details of his communications with Mussolini. December, 1940-Secretary Hull sent letters to newspaper editors denying Merry-Go-Round story that he favored a $100,000,000 loan to Franco Spain. Full corroborating details later were published by Lieut. Thomas Hamilton, USNR, in his book, "Appeasement's Child." Yet now and forever after, it probably will be considered the prerogative of officialdom to issue categorical denials when they so choose -until they learn that the public has quit be- lieving them. (Copyright, 1944, United Features Syndicate) ti ies will have quarrels with the Allies. By lining up with them, early and strong, she gains valu- able offsets against our influence on the conti- net. 3. itussia may believe that the Badoglio re- 'ine is temporary, as, indeed, It almost inevi- tably is. No government of surrender can last very long. lence in recognizng a government which she believes is doomed to short life, anyway, by historical necessity, Russia is giv- ing little, prhaps getting much. Italy is Cath- olic, and Poland is Catholic. An unparalleled friendly gesture toward the' Catholic govern- ment of a Catholic country, may reduce, in some degree, Catholic opposition to the Rus- sian reabsorption of Eastern Poland. Russia's recognition of Badoglio and Victor Emmanuel would thus be something "thrown in to make it harder"; it does become rather awk- ward for conservative Italians to continue to regard as their chief enemy, the same country which has become the chief official friend of their organs of state. 4. Russia may be pushing her policy of per- suading the world that she is not interestedin fomenting Communist uprisings. Last week, President Benes of Czechoslovakia, who is close to Stalin, staked his reputation on the flat state- ment that Russia is against communist organi- zation of the Balkans. Recognition of Badoglio fits into this picture. If Russia regards the Badoglio regime as temporary, anyway, nothing is paid out, and something is gained. 5. Russia has never been for the overthrow of Badoglio and Victor Emmanuel. Her press has been almost silent on these two men. Rus- sia (like Communism around the world) has been for a unity policy. The Moscow Declara- tions, you will remember, called only for "broadening" the Badoglio regime, byr the in- clusion of democratic elements. Such broad- ening may be in the cards, and recognition of Badoglio may be a preparatory step. For while a liberal government in Italy may be useful to Russia, a "unity" government, of both liberals , and conservatives, so organized that the con- servatives could not promote an anti-Russian policy, would be even more useful. Italian conservatives can make less trouble for Russia if they are n such a government, and committed to its unity policy, than if they are out of it, and independent. This new Russian policy, which might perhaps be called the Policy of the Bear Hug, is extra- ordinarily strong, and extraordinarily hard to counter, for the not-very-extraordinary reason that it makes a lot of sense. The above are speculations, and I have, of -ourse, left moral values (such as the un- abated antipathy which liberals around the world must continue to feel for Badoglio) out of them, seeking only to understand the Rus- sian move. Seven times seven Russias cannot purify Badoglio. If this move, in the end, helps him, and keeps the Italian people out of the Italian government, it will be one of the most cynical gestures of our time. We shall see what we shall see. This test is what hap- pens now to the Badoglio government. (Cupyright, 1944, New York Post Syndicate) It should be evident to one and all, by now, that President Roosevelt, if he runs will win. this 'next election in a walk. For the Republicans, though they have the mighty power of the press solidly behind them, look about as foolish in their attack as a foot- ball player in high heels. .. .. .r So far they have raised two big issues, and both of them have been accompanied by a very suspicious smell. The first big issue was the tax bill; the second was the soldier ballot. Together they give a very fair indication that the Republi- can party is not too interested in the war or in the men who are fighting the war. They have offered the country nothing posi- tive except that their two leading candidates have a lot of hair, between them, enough to completely obscure a man's face. Maybe they plan to increase bombsight production. One of their possible candidates, Governor Dewey of New York has already indicated that he wil not consider the Federal ballot section included in the new vote bill under any circumstances. > ' , t Y . In short, the President has wisely shied away from anything resembling politics. The Republi- cans are hopelessly wallowing in the stuff. -Claire Sherman -l f '9th Ceutiry' RPe .. To the Editor: The essential point and purpose of Bill Sawyer's operetta, "Tom Saw- yer," was missed sadly in yesterday's review in The Daily . . . Mr. Kehoe evidently completely overlooked the overall character of the music. Mr. Kehoe views "Sawyer" from the vantage-point oaf a. nineteenth century critic reviewing Victor herbert's latest. "Tom Sawyer" represents, to me and to others with whom I have spoken, among them the director of the production itself, something new in music, a step forward in the de- velopment of a definitely American idiom. The banjo, the dance band ... yes, and even the saxophones which so annoyed Mr. Kehoe ... are Amer- ican, and that is why Sawyer used them. Bill Sawyer attempts to reconcile the old entertainment form of the operetta with the new, popular type of musie . . . known through recent years as jazz, swing, and by other handles. This is the only music form which we can claim as being truly representative of the United, States as a whole. It is believed, I think, by many that "jazz" is a transition stage leading toward something entirely new in music. This process has been temporarily slowed up by a return to nlnteenth-century senti- mentalism because of the present war. Sawyer's "Sawyer" is a marker on the road to a new, American music. The touch of definite "swing" at the end makes this all the more obvious, and I cannot agree that it was out- of-place. The ending was a refresh- ing surprise which tied the produc- tion in with Sawyer's usual styl. Opinions may differ, of course, but it seems to me as though Mr. Kehoe has showed more than an opinion in his review . . . he has shown neglect C t2r~ MEt I - -. ,,, . __ < ii 1 { ,t m il f L ,, - t I I . -_ ,. - <; L2 C . ,. :v ; _ i ' e. y rte" y f ,; cam. . - : ; , ._ : . ; ; ' , 4 . ; i ' "lie's been spouting for half an hour already-I thought he said he was introducing a speaker who 'needed no introduction'." of recognition of the character of "Tom Sawyer." -Peg Weiss Civi Service fonus ... To the Editor: In an editorial of Mar. 14, Mr. Mullendore attacked the President's proposal to give ex-servicemen extra points on civil service examinations. Contrary to what Mullendore says, this proposal would have more of an equalizing effect and would dispel the disadvantages that ex-service- men will have to overcome when seeking employment. While 11,y00,004 men and women are in the services, they devote their entire energies to their jobs. Thus the servicemen often performs duties that have no relationship with their civilian occupation or training. Meanwhile civilians progress and in- crease their skill and knowledge in some occupation. Other civilians are able to increase their savings against the uncertain future. Thus, the ci- vilians will have the advantage over servicemen. Besides, most civilians will have jobs that they now hold. This is not a new proposal. A simi- lar measure was adopted after the last war. And contrary to Mullen- dore, the Civil Service system was not ruined. Soldiers have no desire to raid the national treasury. They desire oppor- tunity and not charity Certainly the boys who are not in AST'P', V-12, and in tweeds, deserve a break. No, not a break Mr. Mullendore, but an equal chance with those who write about the war. -Ben Josef Daiben r r _ ... I - S 1 ' e . } , { ,._ . ~ ,_ .. I . .. DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN (Continued from Page 2) tion, 201 Mason Hall. Office hours+ are 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. The office closes at noon on Saturdays. "Victory Gardens": Employes of the University who desire garden plots this year at the Botanical Gar- den should notify Mr. Roszel before the end of March. Each plot will be assigned with the understanding that an endeavor will be made by the assignee to use it to1 full capacity for the raising of vege-; tables, that it will be kept neat and1 clean and free from weeds, and that1 no refuse will be allowed to accumu-F late. The plots will be twenty-five by fifty feet. As there may be a few extra plots, two may be requested if it is thought that one will noat suffice axed that two would be fully utilized.' No tools will be furnished by the University. Water may be used if carried in containers or run through a garden hose held in the hand; under no circumstances shall a hose be left running unattended. Particu- lar care must be taken that no prop- erty of the Botanical Garden be molested. Dogs are not allowed in the Gardens. A contribution of one dollar per person (or group using a' single plot) is requested, to provide for plough- ing. As a measure of deed economy, it is suggested that each gardener pur- chase just enough seed for his own use and that, if he has any left, he share or trade with his neighbor. Dr. Felix Gustfason of the Botany Department will be available for con- sultation regarding problems en- countered in the development of these gardens. When the plots are ready for use the fact will be announced in this bulletin. In order to plan better the gardens for next year, it is desirable that some information concerning the success of last year's gardens be obtained. We therefore ask those who had gardens here to supply us with the following information: What plants did you grow? How many feet of row did you use for each kind? Did you buy any plants or did you grow them all from seeds? What was the approximate date when for practical purposes your' garden ceased to yield? What suggestions do you have for improving the garden project for the coming summer? Would you be interested in cooper- ating if an attempt were made to exchange young plants for setting out? Lectres University Lecture: Dr. Edwin J. Cohn, Professor of Biological Chem- istry, Harvard University, will lec- ture on the subject, "The Functions and Properties of the Plasma Pro- teins," under the auspices of the Medical School and the Section on Sanitary and Medical Sciences of the Michigan Academy today at 3:50 p.m. in the Kellogg Auditorium. The public is cordially invited. University Lecture and General Address of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters: Henri Seyrig, recently Director of the French Institute in Constantinople and formerly Director of Antiquities in the French Mandate of Syria will. give an illustrated lecture on "Pal- myra and the Ancient Caravan. T'rade" today at 4:15 p.m. in the amphitheatre of the Rackham Build- ing. The public is cordially invited. Dr. John U. Matt will speak on "Journeys Among the Colleges of Friend andFoe" at Rackham Hall at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19. This lecture is open to the/ public. A cademic Notices Seniors and Graduate Students: The graduate record examination will be given the evenings of April 3 and 4 beginning at '7:00 p.m. in the lecture hall of the Rackham Grad- uate School. Seniors and graduate students who will take these exami- nations should report for registration- to Miss Helen Wiley in the graduate school office before March 18. This is necessarysincedthe "number of books ordered is determined by the number of registrants. All seniors and graduate students in any school o college on the cam- pus are eligible. All newly registered graduate stu- dents, i.e., just admitted to the grad- uate .school, are required to take the examination. Applicants for scholarships or fel- lowships in the graduate school and those seniors expecting to apply for admission .to a graduate school, either here or elsewhere, will find it of advantage to present a report of their scores on this examination as a part of their credentials. English 2, Sections 27 and 29, will Kothe - Iilidner Annual Gerjnan Language Award offered students in Courses 31, 32, 35 and 36. The con- test, a translation test (German- English and Englishq.erman), car- ries two stipends of $20 and $30 and will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 24. Students who wish to compete and who have not yet hand- ed in their applications should do so immediately in 204 University Hall. Bronson-Thomas Annual German Language Award offered juniors and seniors in German. The contest will be held from 2 to 5 o'clek Friday, March 24. Thie award, in the amount of $38, will be presented to the stu- dent writing the'best essay dealing with some phase in the development of German literature from 1750-1900. Students who wish to compete and who have not yet , handed. in - their applications should do so immediate- ly in Rm. 204 University Hall. Preliminary Doctoral Examinations in Chemistry will be held in the Chemistry Building on the following dates: Analytical Chemistry, March 24; Organic Chemistry, March 28; Physical Chemistry, March 31. Bacteriology 111, the laboratory course, will begin on Monday, March 20, Rm. 1528 East Medical Building, at 1:00 p.m. Each student including those on Army and Navy programs should come provided with $5.00 Hygienic Laboratory Coupon procur- able at the Cashier's Office; in addi- tion, civilian students should bring seventy-five cents for the Laboratory Outline. Sociology 62: Make-up final exam- ination will be given Saturday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. in my office at 1027 E. Huron. The Make-Up for Economics 51 and Economics 52 Final Examination vili be given at three o'clock Thurs- day, March 23, in Rm. 207, Econom- ics. Chemistry 4 Make-up Final: Stu- dents who need to take the make-up final for Prof. Gillette's Chemistry 4 of last semester must make arrange- ments this week with P. A. Smith, 224 Chem. Exhibitions College of Architecture and Design: "Brazil Builds," consisting of mount- ed photographs and wooden panels showing Brazilian architecture, cir- culated by the Museum of Modern Art, New York City. Open daily 9 to 5, through March 27; ground floor corridor, Architecture Building. The public is invited. .4 %' 1 _. ., - . 1 BARNABY Mentioning the poll tax wasn't the way to win Rumpelstilskin's cooperation I decided, so I set Gus is a very spic and span ghost in the new sheets I procured for him. Rump was "The Perfect Aryan!" he yelled. He at once agreed to support our dam if Gus would do him y Crockett Johnson Later I learned we needn't have gone to all that trouble. Rump votes for all dams anyway. P