FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1946 THE .MICHIGAN' DAILY --...z._.z. - NEITHER EAST NOR WEST: Czechs Seek Political Moderation i By The Associated Press PRAGUE, Feb. 14-Czechoslovakia, which geographically and politically is the bridge connecting Russia and the Western world, is striving with some promise of success to be neither East nor West. "The task for the Czechoslovaks is to be themselves, adapting ideas suiting their purposes, no matter 'what their origin," Prime Minister Zedenek ' Fierlinger said recently. But the process of adaption has_ swung the reviving republic pretty far to the left. Many political lead- ers protest against the impression that the country is within the zone of overwhelming Russian influence. Such an impression is due to several : factors, the most important probably being that Czechoslovakia's chief mil- itary alliance is with Russia. Most citizens, including some who are "western minded," hold that the al- liance is good because Russia is re- garded as an effective guaranty of se- curity in the event Germany becomes strong again. If there is a "next time," Russian armies can be ex- pected to pour in promptly and powerfully. Other factors include the decision to pattern the new Czechoslovak army after the Russian model, the country's sweeping program for na- tionalization of industries, and the energy with which trade with Russia is being prompted. DIGNITY IN DIAMO NDS The things that are precious-the things that are everlasting! Choose with care from our selection of blue-white matched diamond and wedding ring sets, and single engagement rings a# $42.50 and up, including tax. 9en4~3 The nationalization program brought conflict with some Western interests, causing Westerners to speculate on how far the surge to the left will go. Industry minister I chumil Lausman says 78 per cent of the country's productive capac- ity will become state enterprises. The plan is to compensate the own- ers of industries on the basis of 1938 valuations. Czechoslovak owners will get government bonds and currency in a manner to be fixed by laws still to be enacted. The citizens probably will be obliged to accept government settlements. Is is different with foreign owners, and there are indications there may be disagreements. The Czechs are sensitive to the possibility of reprisals, such as are foreseen in the proposed American legislation to withhold loans from states "confiscating" for- eign holdings. Another concern was whether countries feeling themselves unfairly treated might withhold raw materials. The general impression was the British will be the most exacting in their claims, with the Americans more disposed to make adjust- ments. Britain gave official no- notice she expects fair compensa- tion paid in sterling, and the Czecs replied they will pay just prices. While some features of nationaliza- tion look like adoption of the Soviet pattern, other aspects of the recon- structed state are wholly unRussian. There are no collective farms, and it has been stated definitely there will be no nationalization of the thous- ands of small shops. No S.R.O.* * (Continued from Page 1) Run, Vice-President Robert P. Briggs said. "Seven or more" other dorms, none of which has been previously occupied, will be available for the Spring Term, if needed. At least 600 students can be" housed in these dorms, the vice- president estimated. Each room is' fully furnished and centrally heated. The University will place a resident counsellor in each dorm. A fleet of 20 buses will transport students on frequent schedules, be- tween Willow Run and the campus, 12 miles apart, Vice-President Briggs" explained. A cafeteria will be opened, at Willow Run an a few days, he said. Yesterday's action brought relief to University officials who had been sending out "regret notices" since mid-January to all except formerI students and Michigan residents be- cause of crowded classrooms and in- sufficient housing. "Willow Run has become a very satisfactory residential center for University student veterans," Presi- dent Ruthven declared. Before ar- ranging with FPHA for additional facilities; officals had consulted vet- erans now living in the Village and their reactions were generally fav- orable, he said. Married veterans seem especially pleased, the President noted, to be able to start housekeeping in a home of their own. Housing officials at the University say the dorms are as comfortable and attractive as 75 per cent of the' permanent dormi- tories in the country. The University operates a com- munity center, with a full-time so- cial director and part-time assist- ants at Willow Run. Stores, a church, schgols, and theatre are convenient- ly located in the Village. Improvement Of Conditions In Poland Cited Prof. Karpinski Urges Support of Relief Drive Poland today is breaking away from the pre-war feudalism: the land is being redistributed to peasants and the nation is undergoing vast indus- trialization, State Senator Stanley Novak told members of the Friends Dof Poland at a meeting yesterday in Detroit. Sen. Novak and others, recently returned from inspection trips to Poland where they were sent by a group of Detroit organizations, re- ported that despite terrible destruc- tion conditions in Poland are now improving. Need for Relief Cited Professors Arthur Wood of the sociology department and Louis Kar- pinski of the mathematics depart- ment attended the meeting. Polish universities are in desperate need of books and other equipment and the people of Poland still lack adequate clothing, Prof. Karpinski reported. Local gifts for Poland, now being received at the First Methodist Church, State and Washington streets, should be marked "FOR PO- LAND," he instructed. Kaminski Endorses Drive The president of the University's Polonia Club, Henry Kaminski, has heartily endorsed the relief drive now being undertaken by Friends of Poland, Dr. Karpinski said. Sen. Novak will address the next meeting of Friends of Poland March 7 in the Rackham Amphitheatre. Anthony Kar, recently returned from Poland, will exhibit slides showing current conditions and developments in that country at the meeting. StIamp Exhibition To Be Presented The annual exhibition of the Ann Arbor Stamp Club will be held from 1:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 on the third floor of the Michigan Union. The exhibition will be open to the public. Stamp dealers from Detroit and Flint will be present. The stamp club meets regularly at 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Inter- national Center. Ilaler Co. Rejects CIO Affilition with the CIO was voted down 50 to 38 Wednesday 'by em- ployees of the Economy Baler Co., who elected to continue membership = with the independent union, Michi- gan Metalcraftsmen. 221 EAST LI BERTY STREET I --- . _ _ ' 1 I STORE UP ENERG;Y for a Healthy Start FOOD from 9 9 ' L)+, Ca Eitol Market 123 East Washington Phone 23111 We Deliver s MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Hill and Tappan (24-24-5) F. E. Zendt, Minister Mrs. Howard B. Farrar, Director of Music Congregational-Disciples Guild House 438 Maynard Street (5838) H. L. Pickerill, Director of Student Work Patricia Kelly, Associate Director r/ Guild Bible Study Seminar 10:50 A.M.: Morning Worship. Nursery for children ages 2-8 years. 5:00 P.M.: World Day of Prayer Service. All the Protestant Guilds will meet together Church, State and Williams. The service is for a worship service at the Congregational planned by Harvey Anderson and those partici- pating in'the service are Rose Derderian, soloist, Marilyn Mason, Organist, Yosh Machida. The speakers will be Professor P. W. Slosson, and Dr. DeWitt Baldwin, director of Lyle Fellowship. Following the service the Congregational-Disci- ples Guild will be hosts at a tea in the social hall. 7:30 P.M.: Christian Youth Fellowship. A pro- gram of worship, study, recreation and sing- ing for high school students. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1432 Washtenaw. W. P. Lemon and James Van Pernis, Ministers. Frieda Op't Holt Vogan, Director of Music and Organist. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN-- - 9:30 A.M.: Church School Intermediate, Senior and Adult Departments. 10:20 A.M.: Junior Department. 10:45 A.M.: Nursery, Beginner and Primary De- partment. 10:45 A.M.: ' Morning Worship. 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