41P Ar nit;;6 WEATHER Partly Cloudy with Little Change in Temperature. VOL. LV, No. 172 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, JUNE . 14, 1945 PRICE FIVE CENTS Yanks Shatter Jap Resistance on Oroku 'N Big Three To Hold Early Meeting; Australians TakeBrunei Air Strip; Near Capital MacArthur Reports Eight-Mile Advance; New Landing Made on Borneo West Coast London Poles Protest Conference * x * * e Assail Meeting As Concessio To Russians By The Associated Press LONDON, June 13-Poland's gov- ernment-in-exile here refused today to recognize the authority of the three major powers to supervise the formation of a new Polish national unity administration at a confer- ence set to open .Friday in Moscow. London's Poles assailed the pro- posed meeting as an outright conces- sion to Russia and clung tenaciously to the hope that the Moscow nego- tiations would break down. In a tense and troubled atmo- sphere they planned tentatively to hold an emergency cabinet session to place before the world-and par- ticularly before American Poles-a formal protest against the latest development in their relations with Russia. The Moscow radio said tonight the representtives of the provisional Pl- ish government at Warsaw had ar- rived in Moscow for the conference. The delegation, headed by Presi- dent Boleslaw Beirut, was met at the airport by Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov and other Soviet leaders. The exiled Poles obviously were indignant over the fact that they were not consulted about the pro- posed meeting. One of them sug- gested, privately, that the govern- ment here had been deserted out- right by Britain and the U. S., in return for Russia's relaxation of her veto demand at San Francisco. It appeared obvious, at any rate, that the status of the London group in its relations with the western allies had plummeted to the lowest point since it sought refuge here after Poland's fall in 1939. Failure of the U. S. and Britain to consult the exiled government about the forthcoming meeting was an unus- ual diplomatic step, since both coun- tries maintain formal relations with the London group. The formation of a Polish gov- ernment without the inclusion of the London group would pose a number of difficult questions. Per- haps chief of these is what will happen to the Polish army, many of whose leaders profess loyalty to the exiled government. Another would center around the disposition of Polish assets, as well as debts, which at present are on the books of the London administration. British quarters both here and in Moscow continued to caution against over-optimism that Friday's confer- ence would settle the Polish prob- lem, yet none of those questioned went so far as to say he did not think a settlement was possible. Alumni Groups To Hold Meeting Two districts of the Alumni Asso- ciation will hold annual conferences this weekend, the Association office announced yesterday. Meeting in Philadelphia today, the Second District will discuss Latin- American Relations and plans to send the movie, "Michigan on the March," to as many South American coun- tries as possible. Assistance by University alumni to returning veterans will be the topic of the First District Annual Confer- ence Saturday in Roxbury, New York. T. Hawley Tapping, general secre- tary of the Association, will attend both conferences. CAMPUS EVENTS Today The Men's Glee Club and the University Concert Band will present a con- cert at '7:15 p.m.' EWT (6:15 p.ni. CWT) on the General Library steps. Today The Mathematics Club will hold a tea from 4 to 6 p. m. EWT (3to 5p. m. CWT) in the Assembly Room of Rackham Build- ing. Today The Ralph Niephus Club of Ann Arhor will hold a Trmn Sees < j HARRY HOPKINS BACK FROM MOSCOW MISSION-Harry Hop- kins (right) talks with reporters at National Airport at Washington, D. C., after arrival by plane to report to President Truman on his mis- sion to Moscow. Hopkin's trip to Russia was as the President's special emissary. 'Aunt Ruth' Needs Requests From Servicemen for Dailies Hope of Accord In Polish Issue By The Associated Press WASHINGTON, June 13-Presi- dent Truman jubilantly disclosed to- day the definite setting of an early "Big Three" meeting and said there are prospects for a complete settle- ment of the Polish issue. Obviously elated over confidential reports from Harry Hopkins and Jo- seph E. Davies, his special emis- saries, the President announced to a news conference: 1. While he cannot divulge the time or place, upon which all have agreed, he will meet soon with Marshal Stalin and Prime Minister Churchill to iron out any remain- ing difference among the Big Three. 2. The results of the Hopkins and Davies missions have been completely "satisfactory and gratifying" and very pleasant yielding by Russia on some points has clarified three power relationships substantially. 3. He has every hope a free and democratic election among the Pol- ish people will grow out of a con- ference June 15 to seek a compro- mise basis for the reorganization of the provisional Polish govern- ment. 4. James F. Byrnes, former War Mobilization director, will accompany him to the "Big Three" meeting along with Secretary of State Stet- tinius; Hopkins; Davies; Fleet Ad- miral William D. Leahy, presiden- tial chief of staff, and Charles G. Ross. Meanwhile the British radio said it was reported from Copenhagen without confirmation that the Danish capital would be the site of the "Big Three" meeting. There was no White House comment. Asserting the Polish problem which long has disturbed relations among the Big Three is on the road to a settlement, the President pleaded that nothing be done on this side of the Atlantic to muddy the waters by raising questions as to final acquiescence by present members of the London Polish gov- ernment . He said that he could say categor- ically that Hopkins in one of his four conferences with Premier Sta- lin, was instrumental in Russia's de- cision to recede from its previously film stand at San Francisco. The Russians, until after Hopkins had talked with the Soviet leader, had insisted upon the right of any of the big powers to veto a discus- sion of international disputes. Men's Judiciary Positions Open All Petitions Must Be Submitted by Friday Offices of president and secretary of the Men's Judiciary Council for the fall term, 1945-46, will be open to those male students who submit their petitions before 5 p. m. EWT Friday to the Student Offices of the Union. Any person able to present a Uni- versity eligibility card may petition for the offices. The men chosen to fill the offices must secure new eligi- bility cards for the fall term in November. Formal petitions may be picked up between 3 and 5 p. m. EWT any day this week in the Student Offices. Candidates will be interviewed by the present Council members Monday afternoon. The successful men will be selected by the retiring Council and Dean Joseph Bursley. By The Associated Press MANILA, Thursday, June 14-Aus- tralian troops have seized Brunei air strip in an eight-mile advance and have pressed to within two miles of Brunei, capital of the British pro- tectorate in northwest Borneo, Gen. Douglas MacArthur announced to- day. Simultaneously, another force landed on Borneo's west coast only two miles east of the capital, catch- ing Brunei in a vise from the east and we;t. The forces that moved in from the sea advanced inland swiftly and seized high ground commanding the capital's water front. The Australians to the north of Labuan island, commanding Brunei Bay, were reported eliminating an enemy force west of the captured Labuan air field and were striking on north to within two miles of Timbalai airfield. Naval Guns in Battle Allied warplanes continued to give the ground forces close support while naval units also brought their guns into the battle. Ontnortheastern Luzon, in the Philippines mop-up, bombers and fighters ripped at enemy positions blocking the way to the broad Cagay- an Valley, where the largest force of Japanese still in the islands may be brought to bay. Ground forces broke Japanese re- Glee Club, Band To Give Final Concert Today Marches, service tunes, Michigan songs and concert numbers will be featured on the traditional all-cam- pus "final fling" to be presented by the Varsity GleerClub and University Concert Band from 7:15 to 9 p. m. EWT (6:15 p. m. CWT) today on the library steps. Under the direction of Prof. David Mattern, members of the Men's Glee Club will highlight their program with a Negro spiritual, "Set Down Servant" and Fred Waring's ar- rangement of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Jerome Horwitz, Ray- mond Buntaine and Harold Kulbarsh will be featured soloists, and several stunt numbers will be performed. In the absence of Prof. William D. Revelli, band conductor who is re- cuperating from a recent operation, nine student conductors will direct the band program. Henry Busche, assistant to Prof. Revelli; will direct the band in a medley of service tunes, including "Anchors Aweigh," the "Marine Hymn," Army Air Corps song and "Caissons," and also in "Varsity" and "Victors." "Manx Overture" by Wood, heard on the band's recent spring concert, will be conducted by Busche, while a Goldman march, "Shenandoah" will be directed by Lois Parker, grad- uate student, will conduct Strauss' "Perpetual Motion." Barbara Litch- field, head librarian, will lead Rach- maninoff's "Italian Polka," and two popular composition, "King Cotton," a Sousa march, and Texidor's "Am- parito Roca" will be conducted by An- thony Desiderio and Mary Lou Nigro. Glee Club Chooses Wheaton President Leonard Wheaton was elected pres- ident of the Varsity Glee Club for the coming year at a recent meeting. Other officers will be Philip Sted- ding, vice president; Richard Miller, secretary; Raymond Buntaine, li- brariai; and Richard Sokatch, man- ager. Glee club keys for outstanding service were distributed to 19 rnem- bers. sistance in Oroung pass, only five road miles from the entrance to the valley at San Luis, and pressed on. They were seven miles northeast of Bagabag, captured earlier this week. Packets Eliminated On the southern island of Mina- nao mopping up operations sped for- ward with the elimination of a num- ber of by-passed pockets in the vicin- ity of Wangan, northwest of Davao Port. Additional high ground was cleared north of Mandog in the same area. Once more long-range bombers prowled the skies of the southwest Pacafic and adjacent areas, attack- ing shipping and Japanese land tar- gets. Hopwood Prize wo *I inners WI Receive Notices Struthers Burt Will Give Annual Lecture Winners among the fifty-nine stu- cents who entered manuscripts in the spring Hopwood Contests will re- ceive notices of their prizes today, and at 4 p.m. EWT (3 p.m. CWT) tomorrow will learn what place their manuscripts hold in the contests. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the annual lecture, to be given this year by novelist Struth- ers Burt on "The Unreality of Real- ism" at Rackham Lecture Hall. To Meet Burt Contestants have been invited to meet Burt from 10 a.m. to noon EWT (9 a.m. to 11 a. m. CWT) Friday in the Hopwood Room. The Hopwood Committee and others who worked o contest arrangements have sched- uled a luncheon at the Union for Burt. On display in the window of a campus bookstore are books written by Hopwood winners which have been published in the last 12 months. Volumes displayed which won Hop- wood Awards are those written by Rene Kuhn. Marianne Meisel (Mar- ianne Roane), Florence Maple, and William Kehoe. Published Books Listed "Situation Normal" was written by Arthur Miller , who won a minor award in drama in 1937; Hubert Skidmore who won a major award in drama in 1933 has published "Valley of the Sky" this year; Dorothy Don- nelly, a major award winner in poe- try in 1931, published "The Bone and the Star," a book of verse; and John Malcolm Brinnin, a major poetry winner in °1940, has published his third volume of poems in "No Arch, No Triumph." William Kehoe's 1944 prize winner, "A Sweep of Dusk," is the most re- cent novel to be published. Kehoe won minor Hopwood awards in his first three years as a University stu- dent, and was a Gargoyle staff mem- ber and drama critic for The Daily. Liquor Licenses Are Suspended Beer and liquor licenses of four establishments, three in Ann Arbor and one in Ypsilanti, were suspended yesterday on charges of selling to and furnishing intoxicating bever- ages to a minor. At a hearing held by the liquor control commission at Michigan State Police headquarters the Campus Drug received a 15 day suspension for a first offense. The Main Street Grocery and the Miner Street Gro- cery received 60 day suspensions for second offense. Capture Both Ends of Lice On Okinawa Marines Kill 3,500 In Nine-Day Battle By The Associated Press GUAM, June 14, Thursday-Maj. Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.'s Sixth Marine Division shattered Japanese resistance on Okinawa's Oroku Pen- insula Wednesday after nine days of bitter fighting in which 3,500 Jap- anese were killed. On the outflanked Yaeju Escarp- ment line of other enemy forces along the southern end of the island, other 10th Army units broke through heavy resistance. On the eastern end, Maj. Gen. Archibald V. Arnold's Seventh Infantry Division "Brought under control most of the rim of the escarp- ment in its zone of action." Infantry Gain Arnold's infantrymen gained 400 yards beyond the town of Hanagu- suku On the western end, Maj. Gen. Pedro A. Del Valle's First Marine Division strengthened its hold on vital Kunishi Ridge. No mention was made, however, of any move toward another elevation to the south necessary com pletely to turn the escarpment line at that end. In the center of the escarpment line, Maj. Gen. James L. Bradley's 96th Infantry Division pushed for- ward 400 yards and reached the out- skirts of Ozato town. With both flanks buckling, the Japanese fought back with every- thing they had-artillery, mortars, demolition charges, suicidal attacks and a new type of shell with a small propeller attached which made a weird howling noise. Ridge Captured The report that one Marine com- pany in 36 hours of battling on the west flank had suffered 137 casual- ties, -more than half its strength, testified to the ferocity of the cl- mactic struggle. On the'West, Maj. Gen. Pedro A. Del Valle's First Marine Division marched from the ruins of the coast town of Itoman and without losing a man captured comamnding Kunishi Ridge, more than half a mile south- east of Itoman. JaAiirBases Hit by Bombs Air Attacks Go Into Sixth Straight Day GUAM, Thursday, June 14-(3)- Carrying the air attacks on Japan through the sixth straight day, Oki- nawa-based planes attacked Kan- oya and Kushira air bases on Kyu- shu Tuesday, a fleet communique re- ported today. Bombs and rockets were fired. The Kanoya naval base was a tar- get recently of carrier planes from Adm. William F. (Bull) Halsey's Third Fleet. The Tuesday raiders dived through intense anti-aircraft fire to accom- plish their mission. The virtual around-the-clock raids on Japan have been maintained by B-29s, Navy and Army fighters. Today's communique reported no enemy air activity at Okinawa Tues- day. Liberators and Privateers of Fleet Airwing 18, based at Okinawa, main- tained the shipping blockade around Nippon's main island of Honshu Wed- nesday. They sank a small cargo ship and damaged smaller craft. Flynn To Speak, To Niefus Club Miss Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, na- tional vice-president of the Com- munist Political Association and a trade union leader, will be guest speaker at the Ralph Nief us Club of the Ann ArborCommunist Political Association at 8 p. m. EWT (7 p. m. CWT) today in Unity Hall, State and Huron streets. A foram on ".Roosevelt's Herit- age and the Road Ahead" will be held. Participants in the forum will be Dr. John F. Shepard, professor of psychology at the University; Hon. Frank Seymour, Alderman in Ypsi- "Aunt Ruth" Buchanan, who sends Dailies to an ever-increasing number of former University students in the armed services, yesterday asked that the men send formal requests to The Daily for copies of the paper. Because of a new postal ruling, papers and magazines are not being sent overseas without definite re- quests from °those who wish to re- ceive them. All those who have been sending subscriptions of the Daily to men in the Navy, Marines and Tru mian1 R(,.ps Senate's Farm Pricig P*ln WASHINGTON, June 13 -UP) - President Truman took a hand today in the fight over wartime price con- trol, personally opposing and appar- ently dooming the Senate's cost-plus plan for pricing farm products. The plan, sponsored by Senator Wherry (R--Neb., was attached as an amendment to a bill extending the Office of Price Adminiistration';; powers for a year. The bill recently passed the Senate. A second sizzling controversy popped up today as House Republi- cans launched a drive to limit the OPA continuation to six months. Other fast-moving developments in a day of many-sided OPA argu- ments included: 1. The National Association of Manufacturers, while favoring OPA extension, asked the House banking committee to write in an amendment requiring OPA to allow "fair profits" with "prices high enough to encour- age production." 2. The CIO demanded a straight extension, accusing some of those proposing amendments of seeking "to des u oy price control." 3. The National Association of Re- tail Growers called upon Congress for one-man control of all govern- nment functions pertaining to food. including price control and ration- i 'w. Identifcation Cards rp D . Coast Guard should bring such a request, to The Daily. Since the start of the war, "Aunt Rauth" has corresponded and sent pa- pers to Michigan men who now num- ber over 1700. From them she has received a collection of letters con- To My Nephews: Due to the new postal regula- tions covering the mailing of pa- pers and magazines to the rmem- hers of the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard, the rolls of Dailies which I have been sending out can no longer reach you However, if each one of you will notify the editor immediately, you will re- ceive the Sunday paper dirert from the Daily office as arrangements have already been made so that you may continue to have the cam- pus news. --"Aunt Ruth" taining reminiscences, war experi- ences and comments on the sights they are seeing. The letters are being saved at the Rackham Building, and after the. Nar they will be edited and pllliisl'd in book form. Daily Try-Outs A meeting for students inter- ested in working on The Daily editorial staff during the summer session will be held at 4 p. m. EWT (3 p. m. CWT) tomorrow in the Student Publications Build- ing conference room. Students interested in working on the summer directory during the first few weeks of the summer term should call Norma Johnson, 2-5631. LUXURY OF LEISURE FOR ALL: Thomas Sees Two-Day Week Ahead "It seems a shame that man has to work six days a week when with modern technology more fully devel- oped he need work only two," Ken- will put a new emphasis oq educa- tion - education for leisure." For the non-scientifically-minded, Thomas explained that uranium, one As an example of how work might be decreased, he pointed out that man need not spend eight hours a day six days a week shopelling coal cessfully with radioactivity and had designs for its use in their future rocket ships." "The Army may have developed