WORLD )LEADERSHIP SeePare 4 Y It jIaii4 CLOUDY, LIGHT SNOW Latest Deadline in the State VOL. LVI, No. 49 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1947 PRICE FIVE CENTS Truman Askscongress To Revive Controls I Campus Rent Witnesses To Hold Meeting Nov. 24 Hearing To Be Discussed A meeting to co-ordinate all campus groups interested in ap- pearing at next week's open hear- ing on relaxing local rent con- trols, will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Union. Co-sponsored by the AVC and the Student Legislature, the meet- ing is designed to give all inter- ested campus groups and inde- pendent students a chance to co- ordinate testimony which will be presented at the formal open hear- ing. The open hearing, slated for See Page 2 for a questionnaire dealing with proposed rent in- creases. AVC and the Student Legislature request that students and faculty members living outside University residences fill out the questionnaire and mail it in. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 24 at Washtenaw County Courthouse, was called by the local rent advisory board. Interest Mushrooms William White, board chairman, said that interest in the meeting has mushroomed among local citi- cens and students. In order that all interested persons may pre- sent testimony, White said it will probably be necessary to limit each witness to five minutes. After the hearing the local ad- vistory board may take one of three recommendations to the De- troit rent board which will refer them to federal authorities. De- control of local rents, changed rent levels, or adjustments of individual cases may be recom- mended by the local board.. Public Lacks Understanding Of Blindness Rehabilitation for the blind per- son is impeded by a "stone age" philosophy and definition of blindness on the part of the "see- ing world," according to visiting speakers who attended the na- tional conference on Psychological diagnosis and counseling of the adult blind, at the University, Monday. Joseph F. Clunk, of the Federal Office of Vocational Rehabilita- tion, Washington, D. C., declared that aggressive and positive adver- tising of the abilities of the blind will be necessary before blind per- sons will be accepted for industrial employment. Misunderstanding Lack of understanding on the part of the "seeing world" persists because of a continuous sales cam- paign advertising and helplessness and the limitations of blind per- sons, Clunk charged. "The em- ployer is not in a special class, dis- criminating against the blind. He merely reflects the public lack of understanding of physical blind- ness." Pointing out measures for ad- justment, Gabriel Farrell, director of the Perkins Institute and Mas- sachusetts School of the Blind, told members of the conference that education of the family and friends of the blind is almost as vital as education of the blind1 themselves. Social Adjustment He explained that the first "so- cial adjustment" of the blind per- son takes place within his home, and the second within his own community. Because of mistaken ideas and emotions about blind- ness, the adjustment of the "see- ing world" to the blind is often as difficult as the adjustment of the blind person to his own visual handicap, Farrell said. Farrell also emphasized the need Occupation of Japan Commended by Brown But Much Still Remaining To Be Done, Says California Historian; Will Lecture Today By JAKE HURWITZ "On the whole General MacArthur has done a good job in Japan but there is much that remains to be done," Prof. D61mar M. Brown of the University of California history department, said in an interview last night. Prof. Brown, who will discuss "Problems of the American Occupa- tion of Japan" at 8 p.m. today in the Rackham Amphitheatre, spent six years in Japan teaching Ehglish and studying Japanese history and language. During the war he served in the Navy doing intelli- gence work for Admiral Nimitz. Talks Today In his talk today, Prof. Brown will survey the military, religious. - political educational and economic Opposition Seen For Ten Presidential -Point Plan GOP Spokesmen, One Democrat Brand New Plan 'Reginientation' By The Associated Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 17-President Truman called on Congress today for authority to revive partial wage, price and rationing controls as "insurance" against the "catastrophe" of ruinous inflation. And tonight he had a battle on his hands. Key Republicans' and at least one Democrat, Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma, said Mr. Truman's 10 point program means "regimentation." House Speaker Martin said the Chief Executive evidently wants Student Vets Will Conduct Cost Survey Prelude to Higher Subsistence Plea A thoroughgoing survey of the student veteran's cost of living will be conducted on campus tomorrow as a preliminary to renewed pres- sure for government subsistence increases under the G.I. Bill. The campus AVC will join with the University's Woman Veterans' Association to conduct the probe. A uniform questionnaire, drawn up bytwoulocal veterans' groups is" being used on 25 campuses throughout the state. Results of the survey, will serve as the nu- cleus for demands to be placed before the regular session of Con- gress, opening in January. Last Year Too (A survey conducted by AVC at the University last year was presented at Congressional hear- ings. According to George Anton- ofsky, temporary chairman of Op- eration Subsistence - Michigan, the survey was very effective in informing Congressional leaders of the veterans' plight). The new survey will utilize the sampling techniques of the Sur- vey Research Center to arrive at a picture of the veteran's living problems. A representative group of 400 veterans will be interviewed on campus. Statewide Meeting When the survey here and around the state has been com- pleted and the results intetrpreted, a program will be drawn up for subsistence demands. A statewide conference at Lansing on Dec. 12 will map out final plans to be taken to Washington early next year. Gospel Goes Through Wall The Bill of Rights has tri- umphed again. A complaint that Evangelical Temple's meeting last night was disturbing the peace evoked the following comment from an offi- cer of the law: "Well, I'm sorry lady, but if that's their way of worshiping God we can't inter- fere." The complainant had reported she could hear the faithful sing- ing next door on Williams St. with all her doors and windows closed.j problems faced in the occupation. The military potential of Japan has been destroyed, educationa. and religious reforms have beer undertaken, a new constitution and a bill of rights have been adoptel, State Shintoism abolishes and the Emperor has admitted his non-divinity, Prof. Brown stated. But the success and permanence of these reforms depend upon the creation of a healthy economic order, according to Prof. Brown He listed a severe food shortage black market operations, high prices, decreased industrial output and labor problems as obstacles to a healthy Japanese economy. No Dollar Credits Unless some arrangements are mnade which will enable the Jap- anese to export enough to obtain dollar credits, they will be unable to buy the raw materials and equipment necessary for building up their industries to provide them with their peacetime needs, Prof. Brown said. The liberal political reforms will also be endangered without a healthy order, he added. One of the important needs of 'the occupation is a supply trained experts which the University's In- stitute for Japanese studies, the only adequate program of its kind in the country, Prof. Brown con- cluded. Original Plaly Tops Student Bill Tomorrow Students in advanced theatre courses in the speech department will present a bill of four one-act plays at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Austin Bach, '48 will witness the premiere performance of his orig- inal "Flowers for Julia," written in a playwriting course last year Although this is the only student- written play on the program, the entire bill is being directed and staged by students. The other plays on the bill are "One Sunday Afternoon" by James Hagan, "Lithuania" by Rupert Brooke and George Kelly's "Poor Aubrey." Men's Judiciary To Probe Election Men's Judiciary Council will conduct an investigation of il- legal practices in the recent cam- pus election from 4 to 6 p.m. to- morrow in Rm. 308 of the Union. Anyone witnessing such prac- tices is requested to appear before the council at that time. ADMIRE DUTCH ART-Jayne Semsker and Margaret Hallam, art school sophomores, look at a painting by the only 16th century artist represen ted at the exhibit of Dutch art now on display at the University Museum of Art. The portrait is Mae rten Van Heemskerck's "Anna Codde, Wife." The art works in the exhibit, which will run through N ov. 28 at Alumni Memorial Hall, were looted from Dutch collections during the Nazi occupation. They are now on loan to the U.S. by the Netherlands government. Fire Hazard .removal Job Nears Finish Science Building Dangers Eliminated Fire hazards in the Natural Sci- ence Building caused by poor use of storage space have been elimi- nated and space made available for offices and laboratories, Prof. George R. LaRue, chairman of the zoology department, announced yesterday. Rubbish and obsolete equipment discovered by Walter Burns, fire inspector for the state fire mar- shal; Capt. Harold Gauss, of the local Fire Department and Andred Leland, Maintenance Inspector for the Plant Department, during a routine inspection last March, have been removed, according to Prof. LaRue. An article describing hazard- ous conditions in the Natural Sci- ence Building appeared in The Daily last March 22. "Offices for two departmental instructors and laboratories for five graduate students have been provided by the clean-up;- Walls between small storage rooms and closets were knocked out to form three large rooms. After the inspection last March, the department reorganized the stored equipment on hand, threw out unnecessary articles and stored the remainder in an old heating tunnel under the building. "We have a few more small items to clean up but most of our projects are done," Prof. LaRue said. Menu Revised t West Lodge Meat Choice Added To Cafeteria Special West Lodge Cafeteria has an- nounced that beginning Nov. 30 and lasting until Dec. 14 students or will have a choice of one of two or three meats on the 75 cents special. If food prices rise no higher and if the plan meets with approval, it will be continued. The cafeteria is not a concession but is under the control of the University. All food for the cafe- teria is bought through the Uni- versity and is the same as that served by the Union, the League, FOREIGN STUDENTS SPEAK: Campus Groups Ready for International Students Week By ALLEGRA PASQUALETTI Several campus organizations have indicated plans to partici- pate in International Students Week by inviting foreign students as guests and speakers at pro- grams being held throughout the week. The Congregational - Disciples Guild has invited Turkish stu- dents as guests at a tea being held at 4:30 p.m. today inbthe guild house. Sunday a panel of foreign students will discuss "Re- ligion in Education" at a meet- ing of the Unitarian student group. Hinsdale House is the first res- idence to announce a program Engine College Class Officer Election Nears Nominating petitions for engi- neering college class officers may now be obtained in Rm. 255, West Engineering, Ev Ellin, president of the Engineering Council, an- nounced yesterday. The petitions, which are being distributed by Mrs. Post, secretary to the Dean, state the necessary qualifications for candidates and rules for the election. Completed petitions, will be due at 5 p.m. Friday and must contain 50 signatures of members of the candidate's class, and at least a. 25 word statement of plans and qualifications for the office. The statement must appear on each sheet of the petition. At the election, which will be held Nov. 26, four officers will be elected by the senior class and a president and secretary will be elected by each of, the three un- derclasses. for International Student Week. A speaker from the Latin Amer- ican Club will talk on the eco- nomic situation in South America and job opportunities for Amer- icans there. Programs are being arranged for the speakers bureau at the re- cently organized International Students Association which is making panels and individual speakers available to student groups on campus and through- out the state. The NSA committee of the Stu- dent Legislature has contacted all schools in the state offering the services of the bureau for pro- grams, according to Tom Walsh, chairman of the committee. Walsh also urged residences to' invite foreign students to partici- pate in informal discussions dur- ing this week. Interested groups may contact. Shankar Rangana- than at the International Center from2 to 5 p.m. daily. To carry out the program of ac- quainting students on campus with foreign students throughout the year, the ISA is planning a counseling service for foreign stu- dents. As projected, American stu- dents would act as advisors to newly arrived foreign students. Liner Crashes Nbear Willow A skillful crash landing in a pasture by veteran pilot Capt. Thad Royall saved 17 lives Sunday night near Willow Run Airport. The Miami-bound plane, owned by Eastern Air Lines, clipped a wire fence and skidded to a stop within a few paces of a 10-foot ditch and a row of trees. It had just taken off from Wil- low Run at 5:40 with 14 passengers and a three-man crew when pro- pellor trouble developed. "a more colossal OPA" and : "The President, having had service in the Senate, certainly should know he couldn't get en- acted in both houses measures of this magnitude, and as controver- sial, in the space of time of the special session." Drastic Measures Also among the "drastic meas- ures" Mr. Truman asked for the war against climbing living costs were tighter rent controls and power to curb installment buying again. These and half a dozen others should get by without too much trouble, Senator Sparkman pre- dicted to newsmen. But he shook his head over price, rationing and wage controls as highly controver- sial. But Mr. Truman made it plain he wants 'his whole program en- acted. The people, he said, want protection against inflation, they are entitled to it, and should not be "misled with half measures." "If we fail to prepare and dis- aster results," he said, ". . . We shall have gambled with our na- tional safety-and lost." Aid To Europe With his plan for combatting inflation at home, the President coupled another administration bid for $597,000,000 to aid France, Italy and Austria this winter. In an obvious jab at Russia, he said this country will not let "crit- icisms so loudly expressed" halt its foreign program. In short, crisp sentences, he told Congress it is "vital and essen- tial" that it pass laws immediately to: 1. "Authorize price ceilings on products in short supply which basically affect the cost of living or industrial production, and to authorize such wage ceilings as are essential to maintain the nec- essary price ceilings." 2. "Authorize consumer ration- ing of products in short supply which basically affect the cost of living." 3. "Extend and strengthen rent control." 4. "Restore consumer credit controls ". . " 5. "Extend and strengthen ex- port controls." 6. "Authorize the regulation of speculative trading on the com- modity exchanges." 7. "Authorize allocation and in- ventory control of scarce commod- ities " 8. "Extend authority to allo- cate transportation facilities and equipment." 9. Permit measures to encour- age marketing of livestock and poultry in a way to obtain the most efficient use of grain. 10. Enable the agriculture de- partment to develop conservation practices and allow steps to step up food production abroad. Truman Talk Evokes Varied FacultyViews Professors Slosson, WheelerDisagree By AL BLUMROSEN Faculty reaction to President Truman's proposals ranged from one extreme to the other last night. Prof. B. W. Wheeler of the his- tory department said that he was unfavorably impressed by the grain di4ersion program suggested by the President. Prof. Wheeler said that he doubted that the farmers would willingly cooperate in the grain conservation plan as outlined in Truman's speech. Wheeler Skeptical He said that he agreed with the ends to which the President's plan aspired, but doubted that the plan would succeed. "Only increased production can ease our difficul- ties,"he said. In regard to the grain program Prof. Wheeler said that the only successful device for grain diver- sion was an excessively high price on grain, which in itself was not desirable. Prof. Wheeler saw no way of immediately solving this country's financial problems. O.K. With Slosson Prof. Preston W. Slosson of the history department took the op- posite view. He said that the Pres- ident's plan probably would get through Congress although "chipped off at the edges" by compromise. Prof. Slosson said that, "since the country is still in a state of emergency similar to the war, broad executive powers are nec- essary." Traf f iePlan Proposed by MayorBrown Possible future relief for Ann Arbor'.S overcrowded street system was contained in a long range Thoroughfare Plan presented last night to the City Council as part f a busy meeting. The plan, which includes the iroposed widening of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street in the ampus area, has taken over a 'ar and a half to formulate. It vas presented to therCouncil by Mayor William Brown with the 'lopes that it would be thoroughly discussed throughout the city and action taken. Council also voted funds to drill two new wells to insure against a repetition of last summer's serious water shortage which affected the entire city including the Univer- sity. A seven year renewal of the city bus franchise was apprved by the Council, but only after the inser- +: _v of - ... ^"v - -ir --f ~..n a IWorld News At AGlanceI By The Associated Press NEILLSVILLE, Wis., Nov. 17-Two young ex-convicts, who for 12 hours had kept at bay an armed posse seeking them in the attack of a University of Michigan coed and the cold blooded slaying of her brother-in-law, surrendered meekly late today. With their hands in the air, 'the pair walked out of a barn in the heavily wooded area of north-central Wisconsin and surrendered. * * * * WASHINGTON, Nov. 17-Sweeping concessions in United States tariffs were announced tonight, affecting three-fourths of all imports and dropping the nation's tariff barrier to the low- est point in decades. * * * * FIRST-HA ND REPORT: Italian Leftists Active in '43, Says Vet By FRED SCHOTT Foreshadowing of Sunday's Leftist diorders in Cerignola, Italy, were observed as early as 1943 by 15th Air Force men, according to prevented any of them from get- ting out of haid." "Every night, though, crowds were excited by speakers in the main square. Paul said Cerignola was one of Italian reaction to the mention of Big Three names-Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin-became a well-known joke among Ameri- cans: Rnsvelt- "nn hunno"