A REAL MEAL TICKET See Page 4 LjYl r e Si 4r aiA1 WINTER AGAIN Latest Deadline in the State VOL. LVIII, No. 103 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1948 PRICE FIVE CENTS 'M' Cagers Edge OSU 40-36, Cinch itle Tie *7* * * * * * * * * * * 4' BiIV ERP Passes To Senators r For Approval Committee OK's. Recovery Plan WASHINGTON, Feb. 28-(AP)- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today formally recom- mended approval of a $5,300,000,- 000 European Recovery Program. The committee said the recov- ery plan for 16 non-Communist Western European nations can be undertaken without "dangerous strain upon the economy of the United States." But it added in a formal re- port: "This assistance is not and can- not be a permanent feature of American foreign policy." ) Major Decision "For Americans the approval of this act represents a major de- cision. If Europeans fully under- stand this decision, they will real- ize that the United States is mak- ing adjustments almost as severe as they are likely to call upon each other to make." The Senate begins debate on the recovery measure Monday. Chairman Vandenberg (Rep., Mich.) of the committee laid out a time table calling for its ap- proval by that body by March 15. The House will act later. Need for Haste Vandenberg told reporters the recent Communist coup in Czech- oslovakia, combined with the Russian demand for a military al- liance with Finland, has increased the need for speed. Senate opposition to the meas- ure centers largely around the $5,300,000,000 aid total proposed for the 12 months beginning April 1. This would be a ceiling ender which the Appropriations Com- mittees would work in finally de- termining the amount of money to be made available to help the 16 countries. Taft View Senator Taft, of Ohio, head of the SenatefRepublican policy committee, has said $5,300,000,000 is too much. But he has set no alternative. However, Senator Ball (Rep., Minn.), leader of a group of 20 senators who have been critical of parts of the program, has urged that it be cut back to $3,500,000,- 000. The alternative to undertaking a recovery program, the commit- tee said, might well be a tremen- dous and expensive expansion of American armament. Concentration Meetinos Start On Wednesday The classical and modern Eur- opean language, and geology andI mineralogy departments will open this year's concentration discus- sion meetings at 4:15 p.m. Wednes- day. The 'language meeting will be held in Rm. 25 A.H., with the geol- ogy and mineralogy meeting at the Union Terrace Room. The discussion program has been slightly changed since its in- itiation last spring, Charles H. Peake, assistant dean of the lit- erary college and chairman of the program, has announced. More time will be provided for student question periods, and brief inform- ative material will be previded to supplement the speakers' remarks, he explained. Speakers at the language meet- ing will include Prof. F. 0. Copley, who will discuss the place of class- ine Declares Elliott ineligible * * * S G2 MICHIGAN FOOTBALL DAYS OVER-Chalmers "Bump" Elliott, great Wolverine halfback who will not don a Maize and Blue uni- form niext fall due to the Big Nine's decision declaring him ineli- gible. SPLASHING SUCCESS: Wolverine Swimmers Smash SUVcoySrng,46-38 By MURRAY GRANT (Special to The Daily) COLUMBUS, 0., Feb. 28-In one of the most thrilling 400-yard relay races ever witnessed, Mich- igan's Dick Weinberg barely touched out Halo Hirose as the Wolverines snapped Ohio State's skein of 19 dual wins with a rousing 46-38 triumph today in! the Ohio State natatorium. It was touch and go all the way with Tom Coates giving about two strokes to Buckeye Bill Zemer in the first leg. Then Bill Kogan got the strokes back and Dave Tittle and the "World's Great- est Swimmer," Bill Smith, dove even. Tittle managed to stay with New Political Or traiizatioli Plans Agenda The newly-recognized Young Democrats went ahead with or-, ganizational plans yesterday, while they waited for an inter- pretation of the University's po- litical speeches ban. The group will look into the role of campus politics in the commun- ity scene at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Union-the first meeting since the partisan body was given an official University sanction last week. Prof. Robert Angell, chairman of the sociology department, will join with Redman Burr, chairman of Washtenaw County's- Demo- cratic Steering committee and Neil Staebler, Ann Arbor business- man, in a panel discussion on town, community and campus politics. Meanwhile, other campus groups joined the Young Demo- crats in calling for the end of the ban on political speeches. the amazing Mr. Smith and Dick Weinberg and Halo Hirose were all even. As the anchor lap began, Weinberg turned it on and touched Hirose out in a finish that left the packed stands gasp- ing. Michigan got off to a fast start in the meet as the medley trio of Harry Holiday Bob Sohl, and Kogan churned to a creditable 2:57.3 timing. Smith then cap- tured his specialty, the 220-yard freestyle, as the "touch-out" twins Gus Stager and Matt Mann III followed in that order. "The Whale's" time of 2:10.3 broke the first of three dual meet rec- ords smashed today. Weinberg Cops First Weinberg then copped the' first of his two wins as he edged Hirose in a thrilling 50-yard freestyle. Bill Crispin of Michigan was bare- by touched out by Zemer for third in a questionable decision. After Miller Anderson and Bruce Harlan, the two top divers in the country, had taken first and second ahead of Ralph Trim- born and Gil Evans in the high- board event, Weinberg came back to defeat Hirose again in another thriller. Weinberg touched in :51.1 as Zemer was again given the nod for third in the 100-yard free- style. See SWIMMERS, Page 6 'Elsian Sales Nears Close Students will have their last chance to buy the '48 'Ensian this week' before Buck Dawson's "baby" is finally put to bed on Thursday morning. "All procrastinators who have not yet signed on the dotted line must do so before 10 p.m. Wed- nesday," Dawson said. Prospects for '48 Receive Bitter Blow Play for Purdue Given As Reason By BUD WEIDENTHAL Michigan's football prospects re- ceived a bitter blow yesterday when it was announced that Chal- mers "Bump" Elliot, All-American halfback had been declared inel- igible for the 1948 football season. The announcement was made at the closing of winter meeting of the Faculty Committee of the Western Conference. Played in '43 The committee based its deci- sion on the fact that the spectacu- lar Wolverine had played two sea- sons at Purdue University as a Marine trainee before enrolling at Michigan. Elliott played three games in 1943 and six in 1944 for the Boil- ermakers. Professor Ralph Aigler, Michi- gan's faculty representative on the committee, was quoted by the As- sociated Press from Chicago as saying that a "grave injustice" had been done a "fine young man." The announcement came as a shock to coaches and players alike of Michigan's Big Nine and Rose Bowl championship team. The speedy right,halfback who was voted the Western Conference' "most valuable player" for the 1947 season, was informed of the decision by teammate Howard Yerges during the halftime of yes- terday's Michigan-Ohio State JV basketball game. Sparks JV's He demonstrated his great com- petitive spirit by coming back to spark his team to a 64-62 win over the Buckeyes. He scored the winning basket with only fifteen seconds remaining. Elliott refused to comment on future plans but it is rumored that he may decide to play professional football next' season with the De- troit Lions. Benny Oosterbaan, Wolverine backfield coach said that the an- nouncement came as a shock to him and will be, "a tremendous blow to the team." "He's a Great Competitor" "He is a great competitor and a great guy to work with," said the See ELLIOTT, Page 6 Violin Recital Stars Enesco Georges Eesco, violinist, will appear in a program featuring his own Sonata No. 3 in A minor at 8 :30 p.m. Tuesday at Hill Audi- torium. In addition to the Sonata, Een- esco will play: Vivaldi's Sonata in A major; Tartini's Sonata in G minor; Bach's Preludium C Fuga in G minor for violin alone; Ravel's Kaddisch and Perpetuum Mobile; and the Zigeunerwiesen by Sara- sate. Ninth in the Choral Union Se- ries, the concert is part of Enes- co's first tour in America in more than seven years. Enesco's where- abouts and activities during the war were hidden in a cloud of ru- mor until his former pupil Ye- hudi Menuhin brought back news of him from Europe last fall. His best known works are the Roumanian Rhapsody in A major and the Sonata in A minor for violin and piano. By RUSS CLANAHAN The United States should take the lead in forming a United Na- tions police force, even if "we must do so without the support of the Russians," Leland Stowe, not- ed foreign correspondent and Pul- itzer Prize winner, said yesterday. Sponsored by the United World Federalists and the Student Fam- ine Committee, Stowe will speak on "Our World Crisis" at 8 p.m. today in Hill, Auditorium in re- Student Opinion Poll If the FPesidential elections were to be held today it would be a virtual toss-up between Dewey and Vandenberg on the Uni- versity caml us, according to information gathered by Daily "Roundup Peporters," In the fit st of a new series of weekly polls, The Daily sent its crew of tryout staff members out to query fellow students on Presidential choices. These "Roundup Reporters" questioned 163 students. Vandenrierg and Dewey ran neck and neck in the poll with final results giving Dewey 36 votes and Vandenberg 34. Surprising strength was shown by favorite son Vandenberg who has not yet announced his candidacy. H3wever, progressive Wallace, with an appeal to the liberal college stulent, was close on the heels of the two front runners with 31 votes. Incumbent Truman picked up 27 votes in The Daily poll. Next in line, but far behind the leaders, came Stassen with 14 votes while Taft garnered 12 votes. Warren and Eisenhower tied at four votes each while one lone student cast his ballot for Sumner Welles. The complete totals: Deavey--36 ..........'.....................Stassen 14 Vandenberg 34...........................Taft 12 W llac 31.4...............................Warren 4 Truman 2?.............................Eisenhower 4 Wells 1 (Next week-What do University students think about UMT) WILL LECTURE HERE: Stowe Says U.S. Must Lfead In Formation of World Police Commenting on the recent Communist coup d'etat in Czecho- slovakia, Stowe declared that "this move by the Kremlin gives added. ammunition to reactionaries in this country. Czech Coup d'etat In the "impossible" event that a free Czech election were held today, the Communsts would lose much of the support they received immediately after the war, he said but added that the "only chance for effective Czech anti- Communist reistance is as a fifth column in an East-West war." In Finland, it is questionable whether the same Communist pressure will be applied as in Czechoslovakia, Stowe said, point- ing out that the need for Com- munist control there is less ur- gent. "Russia will probably settle down for awhile. after Finland," he added. In addition to his lecture today, Stowe will speak to all journalism students and others interested at 3 p.m. tomorrow in Rm. E. Haven Hall. Local Housing Plans Set Up Plans were completed today for the construction of 25 homes- part of a 300 home development program-on the 62 acres of land annexed to Ann Arbor by the City Council Wednesday night. The homes, costing $10,000 each, will be built at the rate of 100 a year if the present demand con- tinues. The project will be located between Arbor View Blvd. and Miller Ave. on the north west side of the city. for the Buckeyes allowed Mich- igan to break the scoring ice with a foul shot after two and a half minutes of play, allowed the Wol- verines to amass a six point lead near the end of the half, and only came within striking distance in the last minutes of play when the Wolverines lapsed into one of their numerous instances of slug- gish court action. Ohio Stays in Although trailing Michigan all the way in the first period, Ohio, except for the above-mentioned instance, kept in the low scoring battle tying the count four times and holding a one-point advan- tage over the Wovlerines on sev- eral occasions. Both teams relied on the zone defense throughout the first half and managed to.keep usually high scoring individuals from connect- ing for markers. Dick Schnittker, the Buckeye ace point producer was able to rack up four tallies on two field goals. Bob Harrison and Bill Roberts paced the Wol- verines with five points apiece. See CAGERS, Page 6 Ticket Hunters Defy Drizzle Hungry for Iowa basketball tic- kets, hundreds of students made a quiet and orderly invasion of the Ferry Field ticket offices early yes- terday morning, despite drizzling rains and the prospect of a long lineup. The first eager scholar arrived before 6 a.m. and a single file line lengthened to the entrance of the IM building entrance, but quick distribution desolved the line soon and all 5,000 tickets were gone by noon, according to Don Weir, tick- et manager. Weir held out little hope for students wishing to get seats just before game-time, but a basket- by-basket description will be oroadcast over WHRV, by John Rich, and WPAG, by Bob Ufer, for Wolverine fans that will not view the struggle to decide the Big Nine Championship. Iowa Barely Defeats Gopher Five, 54-50; Stays in Title Race Pete Elliott Assumes High Scoring Role To Pace Wolverine Offensive By ROG GOELZ Hard pressed all the way, Michigan managed to pull itself together in the final minutes of last night's basketball game to outluck the Buckeyes of Ohio State 40-36 and thereby assure the Wolverines of at least a tie for this year's Western Conference cage title. Slow Start The Wolverine victory combined with Iowa's 54 to 40 triumph over Minnesota placed the final decision as to whether Michigan will rule the conference undispuated or as a co-holder with the Hawkeyes at stake vrhen the two clubs met Monday night. The 9,000 fans that packed the Field House hoping to see a scoring battle equal to the game with State at Columbus were more than disappointed as the first half not only got off to a slow start for both squads (Michigan led 6-5 after eight minutes of play) but failed to produce any action until Michigan secured a four point lead in the final 30 seconds on two successful foul shots by Harold Morrill, Wolverine guard. The half ended with Michigan in front by a 22 to 18 count. If Michigan got off to a slow start, then the Ohio State squad never really was able to get going$ S Finland May Make Treaty With Russia President Asks Aid Of Finn Parliament HELSINKI, FINLAND, Feb. 28- (P)--All indications today were that Finland will heed the sum- mons of Marshal Stalin and enter reluctantly into negotiations for a defense pact with the Soviet Un- ion. Political circles are discussing the procedure for negotiations proposed by Stalin in his note to President Juho Paasikivi on Mon- day. Reliable sources said the President has asked the various parties in Parliament to advise him of their attitude by Tuesday. No decision was expected before Tuesday or Wednesday. By Tuesday the President may name the persons who will form the Finnish Delegation in the Ne- gotiations expected to take place in Moscow. Finns in Dark So far the Finns were in the dark as to what Stalin wants. Sources close to the government said yesterday he had proposed a mutual defense pact similar to that with Russia's other Western neighbors. This system of alli- ances now reaches across Europe, from the Baltic to the Black Sea. The main concern here, there- fore, was whether Stalin's request was dictated exclusively by the wish to safeguard Soviet territory, especially Leningrad, or whether he has "something up his sleeve." Czech Leader Gives Warnng PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia, Feb. 28 - (A) - Communist premier Klement Gottwald threatened a merciless war on "agents of do- mestic and foreign reaction" to- day. He said there were going to be thorough-going changes in Czechoslovakia. Simultaneously the formation of a seven-man commission to purge all pclitical parties of "reac- 'ionarics" was announced. The commission is headed by Commu- uist Rudolf Stransky, who helped organize the Communist Interna- Sioial Information Bureau (Com- inform) at the historic meeting in Poland. A member is Alexej Cepicka, new Communist Minis- ter of Justice who succeeded the Czech National Socialist, Prokop Drtina. Drtina, a former secretary to President Eduard Benes, wads found badly injured today. An an- nouncement from Communist- nnrnf n11n1 tinen. -;,4 1 I- -4 LELAND STOWE ... will speak today '* * * sponse to an appeal by-the Unit- ed Nations to raise funds for starving Europe. Future War Stowe emphasized that the pos- sibility of a future war with Russia depends on whether we can make a satisfactory agree- ment within the next 10 or 15 years-the time necessary for Russia to stockpile enough atomic bombs to make war. "There is no advantage for America in national defense alone, because the cost of preparation would gradually undermine our democracy, and still mean no na- tional security," he asserted. Quits Post in Right'-sProtest ATLANTA, Feb. 28-(A)-George B. Hamilton resigned today as di- rector of finance for the Demo- cratic National Committee in pro- test against President Truman's civil rights program. Hamilton, Georgia's state treas- World News At A Glance By The Associated Press DETROIT-An all-out police war was launched today on the De- troit underworld. Commissioner Harry S. Toy ordered the immediate arrest of every hoodlum in the city in his probe of hockey betting and the unsolved 1945 slaying of State Sen. Warren G. Hooper. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Feb. 28-Missouri's Republican State Committee accused President Truman today of using the Federal Bureau of Investigation to "wreak vengeance" upon political opponents. A resolution adopted by the party's state committee urged an in- vestigation by a U.S. Senate committee "as a basis for such action as the Congress may deem proper, including possible impeach- ment." LEAP YEAR BABIES LOSE: Two U' Coeds Celebrate Fifth Birthday