PAGE FOUJR THE MICHIGANt DAILY 7 TUJESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1947 M I a_ F Fifty-Eighth Year 4, Edited and managed by students of the Uni- versity of Michigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Student Publications. Editorial Staff John Campbell ...................Managing Editor Clyde Recht........................ City Editor Stuart Finlayson ..............Editorial Director Eunice Mintz ..................Associate Editor Dick Kraus .........................Sports Editor Bob Lent ..................Associate Sports Editor Joyce Johnson ....................Women's Editor Betty Steward ..........Associate Women's Editor Business Staff Nancy Helmick .................General Manager Jeanne Swendeman........ 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Actually, however, there seems to be a growing estrangement between the peoples of free Europe and the people of the United States. Astute Americans returning from Europe tell of the increasing readiness with which any story detrimental to the United States is being received, savored and passed on. Examples: "The Truman Doctrine is an attempt to found an American empire under pretext of crusading against Communism. "The United States is sending whole divi, sions of troops to Greece and Iran in prep- aration for the war with Russia. "America expects Europe to be its cannon fodder against Russia-beginning with Brit- ain as a fixed airplane carrier. "Washington is using its dollars to en- slave Europe." And so on, in endless variations. Even more striking is the relish with which many Europeans are seizing upon the expressed opinions of ignorant or fool- ish Americans and blowing them up into a "secret American policy." All this would be normal in semi-isolated countries like Poland or Yugoslavia. But how explain the phenomenon in friendly Scan- dinavia, France, Italy or Britain? Or indeed among certain European officials of the UN at Lake Success? Quite obviously, there exists here a will to believe the worst of the United States which rides easily over fact and logic. This European dislike of the U.S. is being met by a rising wove of aversion toward Europe in the United States. This seems to center around the the following peeves: Free Europe while extending a hand for American help is (a) insisting on mow pay for less work; (b) indulging in costly and probably futile social experiments; (c) refusing to put aside petty national- isms and unite; (d) being over-tender toward the pro-Russians and communists with which it is infested; (e) practicing various forms of socialism which will-if persisted in-lead to Communism. Con- clusion: further funds extended to such incurables would-they argue-be money wasted. Both attitudes are, doubtless, understand- able. We Americans should candidly admit that our country is full of irresponsibles who shoot off their mouths even to the point of advocating war. Our Administration oc- casionally does something un-American like helping elect Argentina into the UN Security Council or refusing admittance to French communist journalists. But we know that the European charges are basically false. In the same way, honest Europeans will . A admit that they have chosen- a queer mo- ment for costly social reforms; that their socialistic experiments may or may not improve their position; that they .feel more sympathy for communists who resisted Hit- ler than for capitalists who welcomed him, and that they still see small reason to over- ride their vested national interests in order to merit American assistance. But - they would also insist-Ameri- cans are not making due allowance for the physical wear and demoralization left by such a horrible war. The cure for this increasing estrangement should not be a unilateral victory. It would be indeed unfortunate were Free Europe to obtain full American support without having gone some distance to meet American views about longer hours, harder work, less na- tionalism and more cooperation. This would feed renascent American isolationism. It would however be equally unpromising if, as the price of our, assistance, we Amer- icans should succeed in compelling the Euro- peans to give up their socialist theories without an exhaustive trial. That would leave lasting bitterness. In my judgment, the Marshall Plan as it stands is a fair compromise. But in order for that plan to succeed, it seems to me that there must be some change on both sides. Free Europe must admit that the U.S. is devoted to the cause of peace only next to the cause of freedom. America must remember that-in the words of Albert Guerard, "normal Europe caanot be a restoration, it must be a creation." On such a basis, it seems to me, the de- mocracies could close their ranks. (Copyright 1947, Press Alliance, Inc.) ONE OF THE WORST plagi on American highways isi car-chasing dog. Canines seem take naturally to this sport, wh consists of crouching by the s of the road as a car approaci running out as it passes and snE ping at the tires with feroci barks and snarls. It is proba a lot of fun for the pooch, anc must give his ego a big boost,I cause when the car goes on p without having stopped to g battle, the dog surely imagi: that has has frightened the thi to distraction and that it is rL ning away with its tail betw< its legs, as it were. This pastime often results the death of the dog. Most driv, hate to run over small anim and will do everything short wrecking their cars to avoid - ting a foolish mutt. But on crov ed roads with fast traffic, a dri, can't swerve out of the way of dog which leaps suddenly fry the roadside shrubbery. He 1 to keep moving in a straight 1' enough only to snap at the ti and not try to tangle with the Sooner or later the animal n chases one of those rare driv calculates his distance, or who will deliberately run I down. A lady named Josephine Z. R once wrote a dog book which c is-7 pp- Letters to the Editoro.. C,., 1947 by Uaitf . ' N 'k* AO..I-- / F1V v . - -All ,ight7 "wra s scribed a fine way for dog owners e to break their pets of this habit. > She says the car chasers should I be walked on a leash some dark e night along the left side of a busy highway, facing cars which hurtle - past, with bright lights, a few feet from the dog. At the exact mo- sment each auto roars by, the own- y er should sting the doghacross t the rump with a switch which has - been carried in a concealed posi- t tion. As soon as the car passes, e the owner should hide the switch, s make sympathetic noises, fondle g the surprised and smarting dog, - and agree with him that the car 1 had a hell of a nerve hitting him that way. Very quickly he asso- ciates cars with stinging sensa- i tions, he leaves them alone, and s lives to a toothless old age. s Being in the role of the car f driver, I have developed my own - system, which I hope is helpful. - When my car gets rushed by a r noisily suicidal canine moron, I a stick my head out of the window n and bark right back at him. The last dog I did that to was so star- s tled he actually fell on his face as e he ran alongside me. When I s looked at him in my rear-view mirror he was sitting at the side - of the road, and although his s image became rapidly smaller e every second, I could see that he 1 was staring intently after me. I may not have cured him, but I e gave him something to think - about. NIGHT EDITOR: NAOMI STERN EDITOR'S NOTE: Because The Daily prints every letter to the editor re- ceived (which is signed, 300 words or less in length, and in good taste) we remind our readers that the views expressed in letters are those of the writers only. Letters of more than 300 words are shortened, printed or omitted at the discretion of the edi- torial director. * * * World State To the Editor: IN SPEAKING of world govern- ment and the means of arriv- ing at it, Mr. Usborne failed to go into the full implications that a determined drive toward that goal involves. He did not pose the bold question which lies at the heart of the problem. The question is this: Are we ready to go to war to establish a world state? This realistic ques- tion, with all its sinister aspects, is one usually avoided by world federalists. Let us suppose that all non- Soviet nations could be persuad- ed that world federation was to their advantage, and that they ratified a world charter. What would occur if Russia refused to be a party to any agreement which limited the power of the Kremlin? It is the surrender of national sovereignty which best charact- erizes a federation of the world. Yet the Russians appear quite definitely disinclined to join in any proposal that would diminish their power position. This much is painfully, manifest. The result, then, of charter ac- ceptance by the non-Soviet coun- tries and the defection of Russia and her satelites would be 'the further polarization of the n- tions of the world into an Ameri- csn camp and a Russian camp. That this would hasten a war be- tween the two power groups would be hard to deny. And here the world federalist must face the basic question: Is another war justified in achieving a world gov- ernment? There are enough tion implications to the ques- tion to make a yes or no answer extremely onerous. Would not a quick war by the United States and the rest of the non-Soviet world, with moral right behind them, against a still atom-less, wayward Russia result in a relatively bloodless victory for the western powers? Its last great obstacle overcome, a strong, foolproof world government could then be created. However, if the non-Soviet countries do not press their tem- porary advantage against Russia, and decided to play for an armed peace instead, will not Russia ulti- mately become so strong that when hostilities actually break out they will be of a magnitude cap- able of wiping out civilization, thus rendering world government a hollow mockery? On the other hand it can be argued that the U. S. and its allies would have no easy task in over- coming the Soviet Union even to- day, and might conceivable be de- feated. Besides, no matter how blcogdless, any world conflict would blight humanity regardless of which side won. Moreover, there still would be no assurance that a workable world government would follow. I see more logic in the former argument, but it is by no means a black and white proposition. The only thing that seems cer- taro to me is that there will be war sooner or later. I whole- heartedly subscribe to the pro- gram of attempting to establish a world government as the only chance man has for eventual and permanent peace, but I believe that people should work toward it with the frank understanding that it is no immediate panacea. It is very likely to hasten a war which even if inevitabile and re- sulting in world federation is still bound to be another global trag- edy. Robert Carneiro Special Groups ro the Editor: IN HIS EDITORIAL, Profits and Prices, Mr. Joe Frein makes an error frequently made by those who cry of enormous current busi- ness profits. He tells of millions of dollars of profits and increased profits, and quotes some interest- ing facts about the cost of steel per ton. The multimillion figures, however, serve only to confirm that some phases of American business operate on a large scale. Surely we cannot rationally ar- rive at Mr. Frein's conclusions about high profits without first examining rates of profit to capi- tal investment so we may com- pare with the frequently accepted 4 to 8 per cent rate. But even if Mr. Frein could show, as I believe he can, that profit rates are abnormally high, he proves only what we already know - that the NAM is in fact working for business and not for union labor. I would say that the NAM is a successful organization because it has helped make such high pro- fits a reality. A UAW leader seek- ing reelection points to the wage increases he has won, although lower prices for automobiles may have been of greater benefit to society. Farm groups, sugar pro- ducers and wool growers have tak- en their cut. A veterans' journal under the motto of "Citizens First, Veterans Second" headlines the fight for increased veteran trainee allowances. The NAREB urges lifting of rent control. Many others have learned that a greater share of existing production may be easier to obtain than the same proportion of increased produc- tion. Unfortunately the sum of the interests of individual groups is not in the best interest of the whole of society. Until the members of various pressure groups are willing to place the needs of society above their own interests, society will be gouged at every hand, by high profits, high labor costs, high rents, and excessive taxation. -D. Roger MacNaughton The fastest trip made by the fa- mous "Pony Express" between St. Joseph, Missouri, and the Pacific Coast was seven days and 17 hours, when Lincoln's first inaug- ural address was carried, accord- ing to the Encyclopedia Britan- nica. The number of chickens on farms at the beginning of 1946 was estimated to be about 525,- 536,000, according to the Encyclo- paedia Britannica 1947 Book of than the 1945 number of 510,939,- 000. t I4 It's Up to Us SHOULD PRESIDENT TRUMAN'S "con- trol-it-yourself" food drive succeed, it would certainly be a fine testament to the faith of a people under the American form of democracy; a faith which can control the supply-and-demand law. The peopile, by restricting their own pur- chases, would be controlling the demand for certain commodities. Should that happen, the rule that people will buy as much food as they have money for, up to how much their stomachs will hold, would be amended to read: "In a democracy people will buy as much food as they have money for, up to how much their stomachs will hold, so long as they are not causing starvation among their fellow men, or are not en- dangering the economy under which they and succeeding generations will have to live." It is a "consummation devoutly to be wished" but little hoped for, ev.en by the administration. The earlier "get-prices- down" movement went up in the smoke of Bridgeport's bargain day. And though it's true that the new drive is somewhat less fanciful and does have some nominal ma- chinery, "The Citizens' Food Committee," Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach has al- ready indicated the next step of the admin- istration. He said, in effect, that if this doesn't succeed, we'll have to try the OPA again. It is, of course, extremely unlikely that the Republicans, who came in on a pla't- form of fewer controls, will reinstate the OPA. But just for the November, '48 record President Truman will probably bring up the OPA question before the next session of congress when this drive fails. But then maybe the drive will have suc- ceeded, prices will have become stabilized, the European starvation rate will have de- clined and a new supply and demand law, will have been written. It's up to us. -James Wimsatt. Poliy Change EVEN DR. WATSON, the classic side-kick of Sherlock Holmes can deduce the posi- tion of the British Labor Party and predict its increasing power in world affairs. The decisive policy change of the Conserv- ative Party-almost a surrender to the Labor Party-has set a new battle-line, far from their traditional position. In their recent annual conference, the Conservatives almost unanimously adopted the socialist-appearing Industrial Charter which would: Recognize the necessity of strict controls and centralization of government. And accept nationalization of some in- dustries as desirable. But "no More nationalization" pleaded Anthony Eden, defining the line on which the Conservatives would fight. When a minority party struggles to maintain a policy that is the present plan of their opposition, it appears that the opposition is overwhelmingly strong aad preparing to present a stronger phase of socialism to +Iia Tinaic' Yin~ ART I AN EXHIBITION of works by local artists DAILY OFFICIAL. BULLETIN CURRENT MOVIES I '1 At the Michigan: THE UNFAITHFUL, with Ann Sheridan, Lew Ayres, and Zachary Scott. THE UNFAITHFUL is a series of clumsy scenes characterized by much aimless chitchat by the actors, which results only in an entertainment hangover. The theme is popular, since almost everyone seems to be in favor of boys and girls being in love, with each other, having their difficulties and finally reuniting, but the brothers Warner have here accomplished little more than a jumbled revision of an old, old story. Ann Sheridan, as the femme fatale, kills a man, heaps sin upon sin with lies and deceit, and makes a mess of things in general. Taking all this into consideration, her ever, loving husband , concludes that Annie isn't such a bad gal after all, which just goes to prove something or other. Lew Ayres, throughout the movie, acts as though he had his mind on something else; so will you. * -* *$ * At the State: BLACK GOLD, .with Anthony Quinn, Katherine DeMille and Elyse Knox.j EVEN THE HORSES act well in this well- produced, beautifully tinted and ex- pertly cast movie about oil, Indians, toler- ance, and mostly horses. But the narrative leaves much to be desired. Described as a tale that will tug, and tug, and tug, at your heartstrings, BLACK GOLD doesn't even produce a twitch. Since everyone knows all along that it will end with the right horse winning the Kentucky Derby, the problem. is to provide enough material to keep the audience interested and induce them to is being presented in the Mezzanine Gallery of the Rackham Building by the Ann Arbor Art Association. The show, which was juried by Carl Gaertner of the Cleve- land School of Art, will continue through October 17. First prize was awarded to Kam- roski's "Ink Drawing"; second, to La More's "Figures in Twilight"; third, to Gooch's "Scarecrow"; fourth, to R. H. Wilt's "New News"; and fifth, to Hollenbeck's "End of Summer." Honorable mentions were re- ceived by Slusser, Prendergast, Lopez, Barry and Jones. This exhibition can be described, without hesitation, as excellent. The level of tech- nical skill is high, not only in the oil paint- ings, but also in the watercolors, such as those by Margaret Chapin, Bradfield, Bailey and Johe. The decorative bowls by Gores are masterpieces of design and technique; and the same may be said for those by Cole and Littleton, as well as the flossa rug by Conover. Unfortunately only two pieces of sculpture are included, although both are interesting. Among the oil paintings are a number of still-life compositions which either em- phasize color (such as Wood's "Stll Life"), or structure (Hollenbeck's "Summer," an ar- chitectural arrangement of everyday things), or color and structure together (Myron Chapin's "White Vase"). Particularly pleas- ing is Slusser's "Displaced Objects," which shows how black accents can make a pic- ture really "sing." A charming fantasy by Christine Stevens is entitled "White Mon- keys." A number of paintings echo the minor chhords of our time. Of these, Lahti's "A Culture is known by its debris" is the most explicit, with its somber symbolism; but even May Brown's "Flowers" has tragic depths of color, beneath the superficial gaiety. "Only Child," by Gooch, not only probes into physical space but also into the psychological depths of lonely child- hood. His "Scarecrow" and La More's "Fig- ures in Twilight" uncover a lurking primi- tivism, as disturbing as a Voodoo mask. Kamrowski's "Ink Drawing" seems to be a searching into the world of biology; and Prendergast's "Comet Girl" appears to loop through space on the same kind of a quest. Heller's "Report from Nantucket," a clever collage, looks like a scientist's report after an atomic bombing of that island; and Slusser's "Aftermath," with its sunless sea, conveys the same grim impression. Any persons who are dubious about the signifi- cance of visual art as a medium of modern thought would do well to visit this exhibi- tion. Both the Ann Arbor Art Association and its sustaining community are-to be congrat- ulated on such a splendid show. One wonders what other community could equal it. -Prof. George Forsythe. Publication in The Daily Official Bulletin is constructive notice to all members of the University. Notices for the Bulletin should be sent in typewritten form to the office of the Assistant to the President, Room 1021 Angell Hall, by 3:00 p.m. on the day preceding publication (11:00 a.m. Sat- urdays). TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1947 VOL. LVIII, No. 13 Notices Students, College of Pharmacy: Important meeting, Rm. 151, Chemistry and Pharmacy Bldg., 7:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 8. Announ- cements for the college year will be made, and all students are ex- pected tco be present. To Deans, Directors,; Department Heads, and Others Responsible for Payrolls: Payrolls for the Fall Semester are ready for approval. Please call in Room 9, University hall before October 15. Prompt action will help the Payroll Department com- plete their rolls for October. Job Registration will be held on Mon., Oct. 13, 4 p.m., Rackham Lecture Hall. This applies to Feb- ruary, June and August graduates, also to graduate students or staff members who wish to register and who will be available for positions within the next year. The Bureau has two placement divisions: Teacher Placement and General Placement. The General Division includes service to people seeking positions in business, industry, and professions other than education. It is important to register NOW because employers are already asking for February and June graduates. There is no fee for registration. After the regular en- rollment, however, a late registra- tion fee of $1.00 is charged by the University. University Bureau of Appoint- ments and Occupational Infor- mation, 201 Mason Hall. Teacher's Certificate Candidates for February, June, and August, 1948: Registration with the Bur- eau of Appointments and Occu- pational Information is one of the requirements for the teacher's cer- tificate. Please read the preced- ing item in the DOB for details regarding registration. Group Hospitalization and Sur- gical Service: During the period from October 5 through October 15, the Univer- sity Business Office, (Room 9, University Hall) will accept new applications as well as requests for changes in contracts now in ef- fect. These new applications and changes become effective Decem- ber 5, with the first payroll deduc- tion on November 30. After Octo- ber 15, no new applications or changes can be accepted until April 1948. Graduate Students expecting degrees in February, 1948, must have their diploma applications in the Graduate School Office no later than October 11. Applications for Grants in Sup- port of Research Projects: It is requested that faculty members desiring grants from the Research Funds in support of re- search projects begin early in 194& to file their proposals in the Of- fice of the Graduate School by Wednesday, October 15, 1947. Re- quests for continuation of present projects or for projects to -be initi- ated during the next fiscal year should be made at a date early next year to be announced later. Application forms will be mailed or can be obtained at the Secre- tary's Office, Rm. 1006 Rackham Building, Telephone 372. University Community Center: Willow Run Village. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 8:30 p.m... Wives of Student Veterans' Club sponsoring Goodyear's Fall Style Show; 9:30-11:00 p.m.. .Bridge Party. Thursday, Oct. 9, 8:00 p.m.- The New Art Group. Beginners and advanced students invited. Academic Notices History Language Examination for the M.A. degree: Fri., Oct. 10, 4 p.m., Rm. B, Haven Hall. Each student is responsible for his own dictionary. Please register at the history office before taking the examination. History Final Examination make- up: Sat., Oct. 11, 9 a.m., Rm. B, Haven Hall. Students must come with written permission of instruc- tor. Classical Representation Semi- nar: Tues., Oct. 7, 4:15 p.m., 3201 A.H. Differential Geometry Seminar: Tues., Oct. 7, 2 p.m., Rm. 3001, Angell Hall. G. Y. Rainich will speak on Stereographic Paramet- ers. Engineering Mechanics Seminar: 4 4 A 5 The Engineering Mechanics De-, partment is sponsoring a series of discussions on applied mechanics. The next seminar will be at 4 p.m., Tues., Oct. 7, Rm. 406, W. Engi- neering Bldg. Mr. J. L. Edman will discuss the theory escapment mechanisms of clocks with special attention to the minimizing of time errors. Geometry Seminar: Wed., Oct. 8,, 2:30 p.m., 3001 Angell Hall. Dr. Kenneth Leisenring will discuss "The Neglected Metric Dual of Euclid." History 49, Sec. 3 (W. 9) will meet in 2013 A.H. V. W. Crane Special Functions Seminar: Oct. 7, 4-p.m., 3201 Angell Hall. Prof. E. D. Rainville will talk on gener- ating functions. Freshman Health Lectures for Women: It is a University requirement that all entering freshmen take a series of Health Lectures and pass an examination on the con- tent of these lectures. Transfer students with freshman standing are also required to take the course unless they have had a similar course elsewhere, which has been accredited here. Upperclassmen who were here as freshmen and who did not ful- fill the requiremeAts are requested to do so this term. The lectures will be given in the Natural Science Auditorium at 4 p.m. and repeated at 7:30 p.m. as per the following schedule: 4 Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture Oct. 15. 1-Mon., Oct. 6 2-Tues.,Oct. 7 3-Wed., Oct. 8 4-Thurs., Oct. 9 5-Mon., Oct. 13 6-Tues., Oct. 14 7 (Final Exam.)-Wed., Please note that attendance is required and roll will be taken. Enrollment will be held at the first lecture. Concerts Choral Union Concert. Karin Branzell, contralto, assisted by Donald Comrie, pianist, will give the following program in the opening Choral Union concert Wednesday night, October 8, at 8:30: Program: Dido's Lament: "When I am laid in Earth" from "Dido and Aeneas," Purcell; Sand- mannchen, Brahms; Meine Liebe' ist grun, Brahms; Das Verlas- sene Magdlein, Wolf; Gesang Weyla's, Wolf; Med en primula veris, Med en vandlilie, En Svane, Og jeg vil ha mig en hjertenskjaer-Grieg; Der Lindenbaum, Fischerweise, Nachtviolen, Der Erlkonig-Schu- hert-: BARNABY-.. tap~ n ssu, rn< Nc.,ma" vat ice. i ... .: , .. ,. 7 1 P I...PO. .,.,. 4I it- LtJ.._ L _ J* .* * tl .:. .I 1..; I