I ARD jr, Latest Deadline in the State See Page 4 ,.. No. 90 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1947 , . I - - - idment speat Dead, gler Says oncedes Defeat f Tax Proposal By The Associated Press TROIT, Feb. 13-Governor formally conceded tonight ais proposal for repeal of the Sales Tax Diversion Amend- is "deader than a mackerel." an address before the Detroit r Chamber of Commerce, the nor retraced the brief course e repeal proposal from pas- by the State House of Rep- atives to the Senate Judici- ommittee. Such a destina- he declared, is "generally rued" to mean defeat. Start ie repeal of the Sales Tax dment is a good place to start auling Michigan's old-fash- tax machinery," he said. ng new taxes is only putting on the boil." ernor Sigler pictured Michi- financial history as a race Bich business, industry and ation greatly outstripped tax inery', leaving the state in the on of a man "whose pants o small." ibuttorling the top button ng to tax burdens) won't 'or long," he declared. ere never has been a rem- study of Michigan's anti- I tax structure, though other have recognized this prob- ad solved it," Sigler added. ernor Sigler said he would no further move towards ling repeal of the amend- meeting was also addressed 'ul D. Bagwell, Michigan College faculty member and ent of the Michigan Junior ber of Commerce. well urged extension of the organizations and their of progressive, civic leader- in a changing and dynamic A nnounce New Policy for Mixed Student Parties Chiapeoes Required for All but Exchange, Guest Dinners Held During Specified Hours The University Committee on Student Conduct yesterday an- nounced new policies approving unchaperoned exchange and guest dinners in men's and women's residences but outlawing the presence of women in men's residences except as dinner guests. The new ruling on exchange and guest dinners liberalizes the former policy which had required the presence of chaperones at such functions. Exchange Dinners The announcement defined "exchange dinners" as "meals in men's residences and women's residences attended by representative groups Power Crisis Continues in Great Britain >of members of approved organiza- tions of the other sex." "Guest dinners" were defined as "meals in men's residences and women's residences attended by guests of the other sex who may or may not belong to University or- ganizations." The new ruling specifically regu- lates the hours of exchange and guest dinners. Guests at week-day dinners are to arrive at approxi- mately 5:30 p.m. and are to leave at approximately 8 p.m. For Sun- day dinners the guests are to ar- rive at approximately 1 p.m. and are to leave at approximately 3 p.m. ien must learn Amer- g and living in such a to make the country a for all," he said. tration tushing s Today Dwindling Coal Piles Threaten Industry LONDON, Feb. 13.-UP)-Dwin- dling coal piles at gas companies threatened tonight to throw Brit- ish industry for a further damag- ing loss as Prime Minister Attlee grimly told the House of Commons an end to the grave electric power crisis caused by the fuel shortage had not been sighted. Power Blackout He said the power blackout, ap- plied originally to 38 English and Welsh counties Monday, had saved 78,000 tons of coal in three days but added "the situation remains very critical." (President Truman said in Washington the United States was ready to do everything in its power to relieve the British people in their present emergency, includ- ing the possible diversion to the United Kingdom of colliers pres- ently on the high seas.) Attlee said that London Gas Company coal piles have dwindled to 9Y2 days supply. The British Gas Council said reduced coal stocks were endangering gas sup- plies and added "it will become increasingly worse during the next fortnight and will not be reme- died for some weeks after the cold weather ends." Tonight blackout conditions reminiscent of the blitz returned to all towns in the United King- dom. Except for a few lights at busy intersections and traffic sig- nals, all streets were dark. 'Coal Cabinet' All British householders except those in northern Ireland were ordered under threat of fine or imprisonment to pull all power switches for five hours daily. This was the first move of an emer- gency "coal cabinet" battling a fuel shortage which. a Board of Trade spokesman said had thrown more than 5,000,000 Englishmen out of work. Attlee staked success of the drastic government measures upon the weather, which for the last month has been the worst Britain has experienced in more than half a century. "Ships are already moving," he said, "and the latest forecast says there will be no gales or fogs." Rail lines, digging out from be- ijeath 18-foot drifts, have cut drastically passenger services and expect to move more coal, he added. Be Announced The new regulations also de- mand that exchange and guest dinners be announced to the di- rector of the Office of Student Af-1 fairs at least one day in advance of the scheduled date. In most cases this ruling would necessitate more than 24 hours notice since the announcement must be made during office hours. The regulation relating to wom- en guests has been revised to read: "The presence of women guests in fraternity houses, men's rooming houses, or other men's rooming quarters, except when chaperones approved by University authorities are present, is not in accordance with the generally accepted stand- ards and conventions of society, and is not permitted, except for exchange and guest dinners..." Language Inaccurate Erich A. Walter, Director of the Office of Student Affairs, com- menting on the previous regula- tion, pointed out that "the lan- guage was rather inaccurate and didn't say what we meant." The old ruling used the word "disap- proved" instead of "not permit- ted.'' See RULING, Page 6 Plane Crashes In Swampland MACON, Ga., Feb. 13-(P)-An Army C-45 plane, with seven pas- sengers aboard, burst into flames and crashed tonight into dense, almost impenetrable swamp lands several miles east of Robins Field Army officials reported. The plane, a two-engine craft, took off at 9:05 p.m. for Wright Field, Ohio, and disap- peared from sight a few moments later after it was seen to burst into flames and explode, according to Capt. H. R. Daniels, public rela- tions officer. Capt. Daniels said searching parties were sent immediately into the swamp after a search plane had flown over the area and spot- ted what apparently was the wreckage. Truman Will Give Support To Lilienthal Calk Communist Cries Unfounded By The Associated Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Pres- ideht Truman pledged his unyield- ing support today to David E. Lilienthal, his choice for Chair- man of the Atomic Energy Com- mission, and branded cries of Communism against Lilienthal as "completely unfounded." Mr. Truman made it plain to a news conference that he does not intend to withdraw the nomi- nation, saying that he considers Lilienthal fully and thoroughly equipped and that he will stay with him straight along. 'Absolutely Unfounded' The President permitted direct quotation of the words "absolutely unfounded" as his reply to sug- gestions that Lilienthal had Com- munist leanings. This had been charged by Sena- tor McKellar (Dem.-Tenn.) who said in Senate hearings that Lil- ienthal, as head of the Tennessee Valley Authority, was "the No. 1 Communist in my state." McKellar, longtime political foe of Lilienthal, was asked about Mr. Truman's remarks and re- plied: "The record speaks for it- self. That's all I want to say now." White Opposed Almost as Mr. Truman was speaking, Senate Republican Lead- er White, of Maine, announced against Lilienthal for the atomic post. White said in a statement that he opposes him particularly "be- cause of his long hostility to legis- lative limitations sought to be imposed upon his dictatorial man- agement of TVA." The White-Truman declarations pointed to a bitter battle when the Lilienthal nomination reaches the floor from the Senate Atomic Committee which is holding hear- ings. White was the second high Re- publican Senate official to come out flatly against Lilienthal. Sen- ator Wherry (Neb.), the patty whip, urged rejection of his con- firmation several days ago. In addition, friends of Senator Taft (Rep.-O.), Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, said he has told them he would vote against Lilienthal. Even before the President stated his stand for Lilienthal at first hand, the word from the White House was that he "has not the faintest intention of withdrawing the nomination." ** * Ure y .Defend s Appointment CHICAGO, Feb. 13 ---W)- Dr. Harold C. Urey, leading atomic scientist, contended today that if the Senate rejects David E. Lilien- thal as Chairman of ,the Atomic Energy Commission, the delay in establishing a "responsible man- agement" might cripple atomic energy in the United States "for several years." In a statement regarding Lilien- thal, whose nomination by Presi- dent Truman for chairmanship of the recently created CivilianAtom- ic Energy Commission is under scrutiny by a Senate committee, Urey, a Nobel prize winner, said: "Eighteen months have now passed since Hiroshima. During this time work on atomic energy in the United States was virtually at a stand-still because there was no one who could take responsi- bility for major decisions. "Many of the projects badly disintegrated during this period. Other projects are still held to- gether by the hope that a re- sponsible management will soon be established. The Lilienthal commission took over operations the first day of January, having previously made a study of the problems of operating these pro- jects. "If the chairman of this com- mission should be refused con- firmation now, another six months will pass before orderly operation of atomic energy research will get underway." Navy Recruiting Unit To Be at Union Today Veterans from all branches of the armed forces and former Waves may enlist in the new Committseoo Thmree of Crisler Tells Plans for The oHunt. 'Communism' New Athletic Facilities By ARCHIE PARSONS Objection Is Voiced Vast expansion of Michigan's athletic plant to the point where By Senator Nowak it will be just about tops in the nation will begin in approximately 18 months, Athletic Director H. O. "Fritz" Crisler revealed at his press By The Associated Press conference yesterday. LANSING, Feb. 13-The Senate voted today to create a three-man Sports Arena committee to investigate Com- The biggest part of the plans call for a huge sports arena, seat- munism throughout Michigan. ing the entire student body, which Crisler believes will average 20,000 Lieut. Gov. Eugene C. Keyes ap- students in future years, and in which will be played the basketball pointed to the committee Senators and hockey games. Matthew F. Callahan, Detroit, -. In addition, six new basketball Colin L. Smith, Big Rapids, and courts are to be constructed, both Don Vanderwerp, Fremont, all in the new building and in an en- Republicans. Baker Quits larged version of the presentIntra- The investigation, originally mural Sports Building, which will sponsored by Callahan as a Athletic Job be extended west towards the ten- probe of reported Communism nis courts. New swimming facili- at Wayne University, was broad- A 1 ties for male students will proba- ened in committee to cover all At M ichigan bly be located in the Sports Build- state activities. ing, and the capacity seating for Callahan said on the Senate Andrew S. Baker, General Man- swimming meets is due for an in- floor "our schools are being used ager of the Mchigan Department crease. by a subversive organization, pa- of Athletics, announced his resig- Building Project rading under the name of the The golf course is also due for American Youth for Democracy, nation yesterday at the meeting of some overhauling in the building that is nothing but a front for the Board in Control of Intercol- project. A new golf clubhouse is Communists. Can we sit idly by legiate Athletics, of which he is to be erected, and provisions for and appropriate money to main- Executive Secretary. winter sports, such as skiing, pos- tain and foster this kind of thing? After having served the Univer- sibly will be created in the same I am not thinking of a witch hunt section. or brass band affair, but of a sity in various capacities for the The Athletic Director said the quiet, orderly investigation." past 27 years, Baker said, "I am women's athletic plant will not be Senator Stanley Nowak, De- resigning so that I can do some overlooked in the proposed con- trait Democrat, objected that things I have always wanted to struction. A new women's athletic the resolution was being rushed do. I want to spend more of my building is to be erected on Palm- through without a chance for a time leisurely, with my family. er Field, in which will be included public hearing on it. He said tt aas ecio.my avy.a new swimming pool. Michigan college administrators Its not a hasty decision. I have a tennis pavilion with 20 new should be given a chance to tes- been thinking about it for some courts, will be built on the present tify on the resolution. time." The resignation will become site of the Coliseum. Part of the Meanwhile at Ionia, William effective July 1. present student housing area near Bell, Steward of the United Public Baker began his relations with the Coliseum will also be used for Workers Union-CIO, which has Michigan as a special student, and this purpose, once there is suf- members in the State Reformatory 1920 he was appointed secre- land Mh enta d ospia te e n12 ewa pone r- See EXPANSION, Page 3 and Mental Hospital there, m-- tary to Phil Barleme, athletic di- bership reply to Governor Sigler's rector at the time. When the late charge of Communism against Fielding H. Yost became the di- Foss Baker, official of the union, rector, Baker continued as his sec- Bell Bakd reui onchalenged retary and he was one of Yost's Present Poce Sigler to prove Baker was a Com- munist and promised to "take im- In 1938, when Coach H. O.Traffic Polic mediate action for his removal" if "Fritz" Crisler took over as ath- the charge were proved. The mem- letic director, Baker was appointed bers said in a resoution, according business manager. Then in 1943, Ann Arbor Chief of Police Cas- to Bell, that Baker never had been after General Manager Perry Til- per Enkemann yesterday defended hearing making any subversive lotso-'s death, he was appointed police policies which had been at- statements, or "advocating the to the position which he resigned tacked in a Daily letter to the overthrow of our government" and today.e - never had solicited members for Besides his duties as general The letter, written by Walter the Communist party. manager, Baker was also secretary Arnold, charged lax traffic en- * * * of the "M" Club, and is said to forcement by local police. know more "M"-men than any Chief Enkemann told a Daily M YDA Hits at other person in the University. He reporter that he realized a defi- was also in charge of all ticket nite traffic problem exists in the sales and distribution, campus area. "We are doing our S gd er Action best to control traffic with an in- Siglenadequate police force," the chief Michigan Youth for Democratic Gro ny ko W il. said, adding that "we can't to a Action resolved last night to send .1M man-sized enforcement job with a telegram to Gov. Sigler pro- Offer [UN \ Plan a boy-sized police force." ghis action at Michigan He expressed the hope that con- testing hi cina ihgnniditions would be improved in the State College. orr Ciw ofuture, pointing out that a request The message reads: "We of the for five additional squad cars was University of Michigan Chapter of LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 13 now before city council for ap- American Youth for Democracy --()-Andrei A. Gromyko, Soviet proval. "At present our squad cars protest the recent action taken delegate to the United Nations Se- are kept busy answering routine against the members of AYD in curity Council, said tonight he complaints leaving us no time for Lansing. We feel that it is an in- would present to the Council to- traffic control," the chief said. frgement upon their civil lib- morrow Russia's plan for out- Commenting on Arnold's state- erties and also a real threat to lawing atomic weapons by inter- ment concerning restricted park- academic freedom. A democratic national convention. ing zones in the campus area, Cap- organization should be able to ex- Gromyko thus served notice that tain Barney Gainsley, head of the ist in a democratic society." he would insist orce more upon local traffic squad, explained the Bob Cummins, executive secre- adoption of the basic proposition need for these zones. Saying that tary of the state AYD, who ad- he first put before the United Na- numbers of University, city and dressed the meeting, gave as tions Atomic Energy Commission commercial busses daily use streets AYD's main purposes to see that last June 19. He is slated to speak in the campus area, Gainsley ex- the maximum number of young when the Security Council meets plained that parking had been re- people attend college, that those at 2 p.m. (C.S.T.) for full debate stricted in these areas in order to who attend have opportunity to on the Dec. 31 report of the UN relieve congestion. "The large learn, and they later apply their Atomic Energy Commission. numbers of students', faculty and learning for the benefit of the He told newsmen after the Se- construction workers' automobiles community as a whole. curity Council adjourned today parked near the campus consti- Cummins described the tactic of that he still stood on his proposal tute a traffic hazard on these creating a "red scare" as the "tat- to outlaw atomic weapons by heavily traveled roads," Gainsley tered tactic of the red herring." agreement among the nations. said, WILT THOU BE MINE? Cupid's Darts Initiate Valentines Day Today is St. Valentine's Day, :connection with' the saint, whose and cupid's arrows will be darting 'h name was probably introduced after their targets. Ithrough some mistake." Webster's Dictionary says that The book "Anniversaries and Feh 14 is nhorved in honor of St. Holiday" tells us that the day Ann Arbor AVC Votes Suppoo Of 'Subversive Activity' Prob State Senate To Launch Inquji to rush for spring sem- tween 3 and IFC offices f the Union, wkson, pres- yat t] floor Harry hushing will begin Monday and tinue until Feb. 27. The open- uses that have customarily been d on the Sunday before rushing ek will be eliminated this sem- er, and rushees will begin mak- the rounds on Monday by itation, instead. 'raternities and rushees who ut to pledge will sign preference s and hand them in to the ice of the Director of Student 'airs Feb. 28. Pledge dinners 1 be held March 3. )uring the time between the se of rushing activities and the Ige dinners, a period of silence ween fraternities and rushees st be maintained, Jackson said. le also emphasized that no man y be initiated into a fraternity ess he has a scholastic average at least 2 point. ushing registration is open all men registered in the Uni- sity. o st Office Holds ore ets' Checks 'he Ann Arbor Main Post Of- is holding checks for the fol- ing veterans: .lexander, Jack William; Batts, ary Lewis; Berry, Harold; Bin- Dwight Charles; Bogue, Don- J.; Boria, Demeter M.; Brant, ;sell A.; Carroll, John L.; Cox, lie H.; Clark, Daniel K.; Raymond, Raymond J.; Kubi- c, Ted M.; Murakami, Charles Norton, Roger C.; Phillippi, Bam R.; Postle, Arthur S.; ifern, Arthur H.; Rich, Sam- Rummenei, Clara E.; San- a, Elizabeth J.; Schumacher, rge A., Jr.; Scully, John W.; ith, Daniel; Wanty, Hugh M.; son, John A.; Winzeler, Wil- a A.; Wood, James Q. hese checks will be returned to World News at a Glance By The Associated Press LONDON, Feb. 13-Talks with Arab and Jewish leaders on a Palestine settlement came to a virtual end today and government in- formants said Britain might now inform the United Nations it in- tends to pull out of the Holy Land, either at once or within a stated time. * * * LANSFORD, Pa., Feb. 13-Pennsylvania's first anthracite miners sitdown in a decade today idled a big colliery where 13 men huddled 800 feet underground. Refusal of 1,200 fellow workers to enter the pits shut down the Lansford workings of Lehigh Navigation Coal Company. The Panther Valley General Mine Committee, composed of five miners from each local, voted unanimously to order the valley's 6,000 miners to remain away from work tomorrow. WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-Senator Taft (Rep., Ohio) predicted today that the upshot of Congressional arguments over new labor laws will be a bill closely resembling the Case Labor Disputes measure which President Truman vetoed last year. Taft, Chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, made his prediction in an interview at Columbus, Ohio, during a lull in Senate committee hearings. WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-Treasury Secretary Snyder said tonight he had made arrangements with former Secretary Henry Morgenthau, Jr., for the return to the Treasury of any material in Morgenthau's 900-volume diary which may be needed to complete