EXTE11'NSION SERVICE See Page 8 Li Sw6 I7 aiiij FAIR, CONTINUED CO VOL. LVI, No. 132 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, MAY 5, 1946 PRICE FIVE CENTS Final Festival Concert To Feature Nade 11, Baccoloni INCONGRUOUS: Soloist Says U. S. Socially Anti qua ted By ANNETTE SHENKER "Although we have made such tre- mendous strides scientifically, so- cially we are still back in the middle ages," Anne Brown, soloist in theMay Festival concert yesterday afternoon, declared in an interview. Commenting on the controver- sy stirred up recently when the Vermont chapter of Alpha Xi Delta pledged a Negro girl, Miss Brown said that when prejudice is allowed to enter into anything connected with an intellectual institution "it is not only ridiculous but insane." The elimination of racial barriers such as those set up in fraternities and sororities would go a long way towards bringing about progress, she remarked. "Students are the real .material with which to work," she said. "In the back of even intelligent people's minds is the feeling that Ne- groes are different. If students were to see the Negro under intimate cir- cumstances this feeling would be erradicated." Concerning the anti-FEPC argu- ment that "you can't legislate emo- tions" she pointed out that men often have an emotional desire to murder when they hate someone or to steal when they see something they want, but the law has success- fully controlled these impulses. There is no reason, she continued, why we cannot condition people to humane treatment of the Negro in the same manner. "We have a democracy here, but not a real one," Miss Brown asrerted. declaring that she would like to see a more socialized form of democracy in this country. "Our type of democ- racy is not making any progress," she stated. "At first d thought I was too busy to bother discussing the evils in our social system," she continued, "but now, as a member of a minority group and even more, as an American, I speak right out." "It's no good to have dignity if you cannot have freedom," she declared. Asked whether barriers in musical education for the Negro were main- ly economic, the singer told how she was asked to resign from the Peabody conservatory in Balti- more. one of the nation's finest schools of music, when the adminis- tration learned that she was a Ne- gro. There Is one white school near Asheville, N.C., that enrolls colored students, she said, adding that these students do not live in the dorm- tories. "They are what we would term in a hospital out-patients." Miss Brown explained the difficul- ties encountered by a very light Ne- gro, who is not accepted as part of either group. "However, I trink I'm psychologically well-adjusted," she said, "so that not belonging to a def- inite group doesn't bother me." She laid the blame for much of the growth of hostile organizations on our educational system. "If every- body were sure of the true facts, these groups would not be so success- full," she explained. To prove that people often do not realize the extent of racial prejudice, she cited her visit to Toronto where she questioned some people on the subject. "Race prejudice!" was the answer; "Why you're in Canada!" The next day two soldiers came to enlist her aid in getting the YMCA to open its doors to Negro servicemen. VA Clarifies Vet Job Status Veterans who take temporary jobs retain their rights to unemployment allowances after they are released, the Detroit office of the Veterans Administration emphasized yesterday in an attempt to clarify an apparent misunderstanding among some vets. VA also said that veterans are not required to claim unemployment pay- ments immediately after discharge in order to protect their rights to benefits i Prison Guards Check Uprising at Alcatraz Actual Fighting Ceases after 40-Hour Struggle; Bodies of Three Convicts Found SAN FRANCISCO, May 4-(P)-The historic siege of Alcatraz ended today with the official announcement that the last of the conspirators had been taken into custody. Two guards and three convicts are known to have died in the struggle. Fourteen guards were wounded. Three convicts are dead but the total number of convict casualties was not made known immediately. Federal Prison Director James V. Bennett and Warden James A. John- Men's Judiciary To Probe Alleged William Kanpell, Promihes Pianist, Will Perform in All-Brahms Program Fraud in Voting An all-Brahms program will be presented at the afternoon concert of May Festival at 2:30 p.m. today, and the Choral Union with soloists Rosalind Nadell and Salvatore Bac- coloni will be featured at the con- cluding concert at 8:30 p.m. William Kapell, prominent young pianist, will play the Concerto No. 1 in D minor in the Brahms program. Kapell, who is appearing in Ann Arbor for the first time, was born in New York City 23 years ago. He won the Town Hall Endowment Series award in 1942, the youngest musician ever to be presented the prize. The Philadelphia Orchestra, di- rected by Alexander Hilsberg, will repeat last season's performance of the Academic Festival overture and will play the Fourth Symphony in the latter half of the concert. Highlight of the evening concert will be the Choral Union presenta- tion of the cantata "Alexander Nev- sky" by the contemporary Russian composer, Sergei Prokofleff. Rosalind Nadell, noted because of her ability to sing both mezzo-soprano and con- tralto parts, will appear as soloist with the group. Salvatore Baccoloni, bass, will sing two compositions by Cimarosa, as well as selections by Mozart and Per- golesi. A Metropolitan Opera solo- ist, Baccoloni is known as a basso buffo, a bass singer who specializes in the great comic opera songs and roles. The Philadelphia Orchestra will be conducted by EugenehOrmandy in the final concert of the Festival series. Board Accepts Saari's Petit ion. For CongrTess Wayne Saari, literary college sen- ior, was notified by the Secretary of State yesterday that his nominating petitions for Congressional Represen- tative from this district have been "found sufficient" by the Michigan Board of Canvassers. Saari opposes William R. Kelly for the Democratic nomination. Ralph G. Seward, of Adrian, 'with- drew from the race for the Democrat- ic nomination two days prior to the deadline for petitions. Seward, a disabled World War II veteran, said he was withdrawing in favor of Saari. Questioned why he does not seek election to a local government office before running for Congress, Saari said that "a Democrat can't win an election to a local office in this dis- trict." Saari is chairman of the First Ward Democratic Party in Ann Ar- bor Seniors living in residence halls who desire room accommodations for their parents during com- mencement may apply to their house directors, Francis Shiel, di- rector of residence halls, announ- ced yesterday. Those who do not live in Uni- versity residences may apply at his office, Rm. 201 South Wing. Ca r ilon Prelue . Sidney Giles will play carillon pro- grams before each of the final May Festival concerts today, at 1:55 and 7:,55 p.m. The afternoon program will con- sist of "Impromptu" by Timmerman, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" by Fearis, classical compositions and "Mazurka" by Lesvers and "Minuet and Trio" by Nees, written especially for the carillon. Songs, classical selections and cari- llon music will make up the concert before the evening program. "Largo," from the New World Symphony, by Dvorak and "Song and Fugue" by Nees will be included. 1111i iU Of M. Split Twin Bill; Wins End at 27 Block Wins His Fourtli; Loss Charged to Boin By BERNIE MEISLIN Special to The Daily CHAMPAIGN Ill., May 4-Mich- igan's 27-game winning streak, ex- tending from the second game of the 1945 season, came to an end today in the second game of the doubleheader which saw the Illini come fighting from behind to win 4-3 in ten innings after the Wol- verines had taken an 8-6 victory in the opener. A long double off i eliefer Irv (Pro) Boim by left fielder Les Miller en- abled Lee Eilbracht to score all the way from first with thestie-breaking run in the tenth. It was Michigan's first loss to Illinois since 1941. In the first game it was a seven- run sixth inning whicr accounted for the Wolverine win. Until the sixth it was Illinois' ball game all the way with a two-run first in- ning by the Illini providing the margin between the teams. Roy Wiedow led off with a single to left. Jerry Kaires' sacrifice bunt was thrown wide of second by pitcher Earl Block allowing both runners to reach base safely. Jim Devero sac- rificed them along and after Bob Wakefield hit into a force play at the plate, Eilbracht blasted a double to left scoring two runners. Mary Rotblatt, left handed curve- baller, gave up but two scattered safeties to Ray Fisher's men until the 'fateful sixth, a second inning single by Rosema and Bob Nuss- baumer's fourth frame two-bagger. Then the Illini defense fell apart in the sixth. Bell was safe on the shortstop's low throw across the diamond. Nussbaumer's hit to third went as a base knock when it took a bad hop before Jerry Kaires could field it cleanly. Robinson's bunt handcuffed Rotblatt and the bases were loaded. Weisenberger then bounced one to the left of first that went for a hit when Rotblatt was late in fielding it, Kell scoring. Rotblatt picked up the ball and threw wide of the bag al- lowing Nussbaumer to cross the plate. Rosema's double along the right See WOLVERINES, page 7 ston announced that the last of the m conspirators were taken into custody when the three ringleaders - Joseph Palil Cretzer, Bernard Coy and Mar- vin Hubbard - were found dead and their weapons recovered. The announcement came from the two officials in the form of answers to questions which had been asked him by press services. "At the end of the battle this morn- ing," the statement read, "there was no resistance." The statement said Cretzer, Coy and Hubbard "probably died as a re- sult of gun shots in the tunnel or utilities corridor in a cell block. Hub- bard, according to the doctor's re- port, probably died this morning around 8 a.m. The other died earli- er. Probably Coy died last evening and Cretzer somewhat later." The officials said the total number of conspirators who had taken part in the riot had not yet been finally established, but added that in addi- tion to previously named men con- victs named Thompson and Shook- ley were ringleaders. The statement added that there were "two or three others whose names we cannot yet reveal." The statement did not clarify whether the cell-by-cell search of the cell block which the conspirators had - held against deadly gunfire for threer days had been completed. Neither did it answer the question of what the total prisoner casualties inside the cell block were. Assistant U. S. Attorney Daniel C. Deasy and seven FBI investigators landed on the island this afternoon Special Ceeting of Council Will Be Held '[o unvestigate Stuffing of Ballot Box A special meeting of the Men's Judiciary Council will be held Monday afternoon to investigate charges of fraudulent voting in the recent Student Congress election, Fred Matthaei, election supervisor for the Council, an- nounced yesterday. The election irreguarities charged in a Letter to the Editor Friday by John M. Cox, Robert C. Steele, and Ward Arbanus will be examined by the Council. This development follows the unsuccessful attempt at stuffing the bal- lot box for another candidate during- I the election. The case was reported to the Judiciary Council last Wednes- day. When the boxes were opened that night the fraudulent ballots were discovered and thrown out by the Council. Outlining the policies of the Coun- cil, Matthaei said, "We will be glad to act on specific charges of illegal voting, presented to us in person or in writing. However, we can take no action without specific proof." The student members of the Ju- diciary Council are as follows: Fred Matthaei, president of the Inter-Fra- ternity Council; Dick Roeder, presi- dent of the Union; Bob Goldman, City Editor of The Daily; and George Spaulding, president of the Engin- eering Council. President Harry Jackson and Secretary Charles Hel- mick, although members, are ineli- gible for the investigation meeting because they were candidates in the election. LEADS MARINES AT ALCATRAZ --Marine Warrant Officer Charles L. Buckner (above), of Memphis, Tenn., is in charge of the first Marine unit sent to Alcatraz Island to help quell riot of convicts in Federal Prison. There's No Rest for Wicked;. Gargoyle To, Appear Thursday' to begin an investigation. Red Lanterns Disappearing, Roth Reports Souvenir collectors who have been taking red lanterns from University construction projects have also taken on a responsibility, although they may not realize it. Besides incurring the wrath of Plant Superintendant Walter M. Roth, persons who steal the lanterns are liable for damages in case of in- jury because they remove devices de- signed to prevent injury. Legal authorities say that if some- one should be killed because a proper warning was not in place, the thief could be charged with manslaughter as well as for. thievery. According to Roth, lanterns are disappearing almost every night. Six were taken from the site of the new Food Service Building Thursday night. University night watchmen have so far been unsuccessful in catching the culprits. Studen ts Protest New Appointees Professors Resign in Six Argentine Schools BUENOS AIRES, May 4-(A)- Hundreds of students throughout the country abandoned classes today and a number of prominent professors re- signed in protest against government appointees taking over the admin- istrative"organizations of six uni- versities which receive government funds. The government's action was un- der terms of a decree issued Thurs- day. The newspapers La Prensi, La Na- cion, and El Mundo assailed the gov- ernment's action as an unwarranted destruction of the traditional auto- nomy of the universities. The newspaper Tribuna, which sup- ports President-elect Juan D. Peron, called the intervention a "triumph" for the majority of the people. Local Woman Dies In Car Accident Mrs. Irene Lille, 52, 1716 Ellsworth Rd., drowned yesterday when the car driven by her husband. Wilbur Lille. What with Insight, the Technic and the Pan-American Ball having been disposed of for the time being, enlightened campus interest has turn- ed to the forthcoming appearance of the Gargoyle Thursday. The Gargoyle is a humor magazine, some of its snappier jokes being culled from My Weekly Reader and The Third-Grader's Playmate, two non-competing periodicals. Its publication this week marks a millstone (correction, milestone) in the lives of the senior board, who never thught they'd see the day. Si- lent subterfuge by an irritated Per- spectives staff indicates that they still may not see the day. Rivalled only by It So Happens in its use of unprovoking mental billet- doux, the Gargoyle has become a Literary School' ToHear Deans A series of lectures to acquaint literary college students with train- ing and opportunities in four pro- fessional fields will begin this week, Associate Dean Erich A. Walter an- nounced yesterday. Dean Albert C. Furstenberg of the Medical School, will open the series Wednesday, followed by Dean Russell W. Bunting, of the School of Dentis- try, on Thursday. Dean Russell A. Stevenson, of the School of Business Administration, will lecture May 14, and Dean E. Blythe Stason, of the Law School, May 15. All lectures will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Rm. 1025 Angell Hall. leading exponent of the "Don't Get It Right, Just Get It Written" theory of college journalism, founded in 1937 by James Thurber. Thurber is not a Michigan student. "We need no odious publicity to sell our mag," the general manager has said. "We can stand on our own merits." The New Yorker has prom- ised to run this quote in its Words of One Syllable Department. Decision Due On 'U' Buildiitg Construction Awaits Government Verdict A decision on the University's ap- plication for priorities on three edu- cational buildings is expected "with- in a few days," Vice-President Rob- ert P. Briggs saidyesterday following his return from Washington. "We held conferences with Civil- ian Production Administration of- ficials and we anticipate favorable action," Briggs said. The University has requested pri- orities for the General Service Build- ing, the Chemistry Building and the new School of Business Administra- tion Building. The OPA has already approved construction of the East Engineering Building addition. In regard to the University's ac- quisition of Willow Run Airport, Briggs said: "Conferences were held with government officials but no de- cision hasgbeenreached. Negotia- tions are progressing and will con- tinue."j Byrnes Asks For Plebiscite Arabs Want Russian Support on Palestine Reports of these news develop- ments came off the Associated Press wires last night: In Paris, Secretary of State James Byrnes proposed that a plebiscite be held to determine the future status of those areas protected by American and Russian troops in the Italian - Yugoslav border dispute. British and Russian officials op- posed the tentative plan, claiming that any plebiscite should cover the entire area claimed by the two nations. It was reported in London that several Arab groups would petition the Russians to champion their cause in Palestine before the United Na- tions. They would ask also that Rus- sia support their claims against the recent British-American report. Voters in France and Colombia will go to the polls tomorrow, the former to decide on a new consti- tution for the Fourth Republic, and the latter to select a new pres- ident. From Toyko, Gen. Douglas MacArthur reported that he saw "encouraging signs" of success for the Allied campaign to establish democracy in Japan, More news concerning Russia in- dicated that Red Army forces had virtually all been removed from Iran, the deadline for which was set for tomorrow. A note from Helsinki re- ports that Earl Browder has left Finland en route for Russia. In the United States, Texarkana Texans are worried about a phantom killer, believed to be responsible for five murders within six weeks, who still eludes the biggest manhunt in recent Texas history. Leaders of the Methodist Church have called upon its 40,000 minis- ters and any others who will join them to make Sunday, June 2, a day of prayer for the curtailment of the alcoholic beverage traffic. Sunday, they claim, should not be part of a lost weekend. In Washington, a cloture petition on the much debated British Loan Bill has been filed. If it secures the necessary two-thirds majority, de- bate on the bill, limited to one hour per speaker, must cease at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Let George DO It - on His Money RICHMOND, Va., May 4-(P)-The George Washington boyhood home restoration, considering means to launch its drive for funds to fix up the Ferry farm place in Stafford County as a national shrine, came up with this idea today: Let George do it. Of course it would be an indirect gift from Mr. Washington but the first funds sought are those that the first president earned in office but never received. It's a matter of $3,908 that the TreasurycDepartment is carrying a bit self-consciously on its books with no apparent legal way to pay. One-Act Plays Will Be Given Three one-act plays will be present- ed by students in Play Production at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. The program will open with the SOLOIST'S ADVICE: Bidu Sayao Emphasizes Need Of Constant Study for Success MRS. WEAVER TO SPEAK: Care Given to U.S. Children Impresses Lepros Authority Constant study throughout one's career was emphasized as essential to success by Bidu Sayao, soloist in the May Festival concert last night. "The voice must be kept in good shape just like any other musical instrument," Miss Sayao comment- ed. Between tours she strives to improve her style and interpreta- tion with her teacher, a retired Italian Metropolitan tenor, whom she calls "my great control". "I most certainly have had extra- ordinary luck," Miss Sayao comment- ed in describing her career from the time when she overcame family opposition at the age of fourteen to begin singing lessons. Miss Sayao, the only South American star in the Metropolitan (l- r" i c a oon_-" ni - cc :_ i gin a career in America," she contin- ued, "I had great luck in being able to sing under Toscannini in Carnegie Hall, after which I was engaged to sing at the Met." Speaking with a slight trace of an accent, Miss Sa.yao said that she had never studied English but had learned it "by ear". "I hope someday to really make a thorough study of your language, because I love your country so much," she said. Meanwhile she strives to improve her English by reading books and magazines. Refuting the notion that Latin Americans are especially prone to excitability, Miss Sayao said, "I am' never nervous or excited before a con- cert, except when I am not feeling' .,.n 11 By BETTYANN LARSEN "The thing which has impressed me myost in the field of social work here is the excellent care your coun- try is giving to its children, both physically and mentally," Mrs. Eun- ice Weaver, international authority on leprosy, declared in an interview yesterday. Mrs. Weaver, who is president of The Federation of Societies for As- sistance to Lepers in Rio deJaneiro, Brazil, will speak on "Social Work in Leprosy" at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Rackham Amphitheatre. She has recently completed visits to New York City where she observed and to provide a means of support for cured lepers. Pointing out the progress, which has been made as a result of the ef- forts of the Federation, she said that there are now 29 colonies spread throughout the country, and there are also 29 prevention homes for the children of leprous parents in contrast to four colonies and two preventoria existing in 1930. "The Federation has built chur- ches, libraries, schools, social- cen- ters, workshops and gymnasiums," Mrs. Weaver pointed out, "and radios, sewing machines, books and vietrla-a ava acn a l ao