FOUR THE MICHIGAN DAILY WEDNl I1.)AY. A 5, Mil 'The House- I Live In' HE' ;-IvUG x"youi-can't-1c gi;I ate-aga-,nst- disrimnaion g ngwoke up yesterday morning to find some of their rationaliza- tions crumbling under what was called the "greatest blow to discrimination in many years." At least, they must have noted' with no small shock, discrimination has no more place in court. Making it quite obvious that in legal opinion, skin color is not necessarily a disintegrating influence on a community, the Supreme Court unanimously forbade court enforcement of real estate "restric-- tive" covenants. The action irrefutably backs valid. but heretofore comparatively ignored, claims that minority groups as such have no more to do with slum making than the slums do with the few exceptionally good citizens they produce. (Slums exist despite attempts to better them by residents who have often been forced into slums through "restrictive" barriers to more pleasant surroundings; and once in a while an individual can rise above bad environment conditions with few scars.) Proof of this, incidentally, is readily Editorials published in The Michigan Daily .re written by members of The Daily staff and represent the views of the writers only. NIGHT EDITOR: HAROLD JACKSON available. In Washington, D.C., a city noted for its few, but exceptionally bad slums, the average tourist passing through a large, pleasant middle class section of the southern part of the city is more often than not taken aback to discover it is en- tirely Negro populated. (Oh, but it's so CLEAN, is the usual unconscious and un- believing squeal.) Nor is this an exception. The trouble sim- ply lies in the fact that Mr. Average sees only what he wishes. The Supreme Court, however, (excepting three members who disqualified themselves from the case ap- parently because they owned property cov- ered by typical "gentlemen's agreements") has taken a slightly broader view and show- ed the way toward less segregation, and more democracy with fewer slums a happy corollary. The move has also been hailed by minor- ity leaders throughout the country as a forceful reminder that the fourteenth amendment hasn't outlived its usefulness- recent action by Southern governors to the contrary. (The southern state leaders re- cently gave all out support to a measure providing for the repeal of the fourteenth amendment.) In all events, the Court decision blocks a very convenient out for so many home owners and their "they can't live here" protection. Sociologically, they're all wrong as the Court, in effect, has loudly proclaim- ed. -Naomi Stern For the Kids FtRESH AIR and the opportunity to get plenty of it is something that most of us take pretty much for granted. However, there are kids living in metro- politan areas of Michigan who never get the chance to breathe their full share of the wonderful stuff-that is unless they're ltcky enough to be one of the 240 able to spend a few weeks at the University Fresh Air Camp. Many of the boys attending the camp have developed adjustment and behavior problems as a result of the crowded and unhealthful environmental conditions they are subjected to. Some of them are just "regular guys" who need the four weeks respite away from the stress of their city lives so that they will not develop the psy- chological difficulties that come so easily to underprivileged youngsters. Although in actual operation for only eight summer weeks, the work of the Fresh Air Camp goes on all through the year. The social agency recommending the boy to the camp continues treatment after his sum- mer vacation. While in camp, the boy is under constant though unobtrusive treat- Annt by a staff fanmiliar with his problems and well equipped to deal with them. As far as the boys are concerned, it's just one grand holiday away from city streets, smoke, noise, hot days and humid, sleep- less nights. Johnny Camper spends his time swim- ming, fishing, boating and batting out hom- ers. If he hasn't got the know-how to join in the activities, he is taught. In addition there are over-night hikes, cook outs, camp- Others Starve ALTHOUGH 20,000 students, here, gripe about the stew they're served on Mon- day, the faces of 40 million hungry children in Europe would like up at such a feast. While some students drawn post-bluebook blues in a chocolate super malt a kitten- size saucer of milk is three days' allowance for a child in Warsaw. While others nibble at the center of a cheese sandwich, the crust destined for the garbage pail might make a meal for an abandoned waif in Shanghai. The urgent need of these millions of un- dernourished (estimated world total 230 mil- lion) is the motivating force behind the vest international Children's Crusade being carried out under the auspices of the United Nations' Appeal for Children. This campaign represents the united efforts of 26 interna- tional relief agencies and thousands of vol- unteer workers who are crusading to keep the next generation from starving. The local campaign is going on now. Ann Arbor's campaign began last Satur- day. Canvass of University personnel be- gins today. A campus rally 'tentatively scheduled for May 19 will give students a chance to participate. These crusaders against starvation are doing more than putting warm food in empty stomachs and warm smiles on pinched faces. They and all who contribute are making an investment in world futures. The UN, peace in Palestine, Italian elec- tions, and ERP are all important factors in world conditions but they exist only and solely for, the people. Without the people they have no reason for being. How these conditions are handled de- pends in the last analysis on the opinions and attitudes of the citizens who make up the world. If you ever had to go to bed without your supper, you probably felt bitter about it, at least temporarily. Consider the effect of going to bed every night without your supper, of never hav- fires, visits to nearby farms, talent shows, a carnival, singing, storytelling, all in an at- mosphere of warm friendliness. And one of the best parts about it is that 'Johnny gets the chance to eat as much as he can hold -- and often foods that are scarce at home. Sounds like fun doesn't it? But it's more than that. A staff of doc- tors, nurses, sociologists, psychologists, so-b cial workers and psychiatrists keep a day to day check on the mental and physical condition of the boys. Special provision is made for cases requiring it. Students, alumni, faculty and friends of the University have taken an active part in maintaining the camp for 28 years now. The project has captured the hearts as well as the interest of Michigan students. $5,000 is the goal set by students this year for the annual Tag Day Drive for Fresh Air Camp funds. And Tag Day is today. Collectors will be stationed all over cam- pus. We're sure if you remember the thrill of discovering the wonders of summer in the country when you were a kid, you won't need any urging to add your bit to that $5,000. -Fredrica Winters THEATRE THE ACTORS of the Sociedad Hispanica last night maintained their reputation for excellent performance. r Working with one of the greatest prob- lem plays in the Spanish theatre, the entire cast of Casona's "Nuestra Natacha" came through with a realistic, moving presenta- tion that got a fine response from a capacity audience. So well did the performers act, and so clear and accurate were their accents, that it was a long time before one realized with a start that this was an amateur group contending with language as well as pro- duction difficulties. Diana Reynol, in the title role, handled her difficult part with convincing warmth and dignity. Carlos Soares, as the eternal student Lalo, could give his role the superb touch its broad humor needs if he were a little less audience-conscious and if he would leave off some of his declamatory ges- tures. John Flconieri, as the student Riv- era, has made a little gem of his part; while Allegra Pasqualetti, though a trifle tense at first, was a real and stern Senorita Crespo, teacher at the reformatory in Madrid. Rich- ard Defendini, in the role of the student naturalist Mario, stole the show with his description of the love-life of the red scor- pion; and his third-act scene with pert Marilyn Hass, who as his sweeatheart Flora wakens him to the love life of homo sapiens, brought down the house. It is difficult to single out members of the fine supporting cast; but especial men- tion should be Made of Gerald Dykstra (Don Santiago), Jack Steinhelper (Sandoval), Gladys Middleton (Marquesa) and Thelma Fife (Encarna). Elizabeth Iden, as Marga, and Ellen Goldstitch, as Fina, made their small parts memorable; look for them next year. Particular plaudits go to Anthony M. Pasquariello, teaching fellow in Spanish, for a magnificent job of cutting and direct- ing. The play will be presented tonight for the last time at the Lydia Mendelssohn The- atre. -Andee Seeger. New Books at General Library MATTEROFFACT: Llolh andl Dagger'C By STEW ART' AisI IN THE comfortably distant Un id Stat e, it is not easy to grasp the fierceness of the contest between the Soviet Union and the Western world. And for this very reason, it is hard to imagine how very close we have just come, and may probably come again, to the slippery brink of catastrophe. Both these points are illustrated by three curious re- cent episodes here, which are regarded as fully authenticated by the highest author- ity. The first may be described as "the mys-. tery of the Russian furs." Recently the Sov- iet Embassy in Rome approached the Italian Ministry of Foreign Trade with a seeminly innocuous request. Permission was asked, and cheerfully granted, for shipment to Rome of a load of Russian Iurs to adorn the twenty-odd ladies of the Embassy stafi. Subsequently, however, Foreign Trade Min- ister Cesare Merzagora was astonished to discover that the Soviets intended to im- port Just short of a ton of furs. This would have sufficed to cover all the Embassy lad- ies in several thicknesses of sable, with enough left over to ermine-line the Embassy walls To seasoned observers in Italy-especially those with access to intelligence reports- this was not especially mysterious. The ton of furs was of course really intended for sale on the black market, for foreign ex- change with which to finance Soviet ,gents and the Italian Communist party. T'_is sort of thing was going on for a long time. The fur fraud was only signfiicant because it was so transparent, which suggests that the Soviet foreign exchange famine must be very acute indeed. The second episode may be described as' "the mystery of the black market:" Prior to the election, near panic reigned in some cir- cles here. Many of the rich prepared to flee the country, and others actually fled. Nor- mally, when the rich pack up to run away, there is a tremendous boom in every foreign currency. Instead, the dollar market re- mained absolutely stable. Thsi was because the demand of the rich for dollars to carry away with them was more than met by- the supply of dollars sent into Italy to finance the Communist underground. The third episode may be called "the mystery of the disgruntled partisans." On March 20 and 21, large groups of Com- munist ex - partisans, "activists" and "agitprops" started for the hills, especially in Piedmont and in the arear around Florence. Preparations for direct action were obviously on foot. Yet the fighting men of the underground had hardly arrived at thei rassembly points when, strangely, and despite the disgruntlement of many of the younger hot-heads, they began to trickle home. The orders' had been changed. By March 24, almost all were out of the hills again. THE EXPLANATION of this odd, in- again, out-again movement is only too apparent. It is now hardly doubted that at least two alternative, Kremlin-approved plans for Italy had been drawn up, and that one plan called for direct action either be- fore, during oi immediatetly after therelec- tion. Either the wrong orders were given, and the wrong plan set in motion; or Plan B was substituted for Plan A at the last mo- ment. Thus the partisan movement to as- sembly points began, only to be halted. How this was done is also known. The Kremlin's order to halt was almost certainly transmitted through the Soviet Embassy, to the Italian Communist leader, Palmiro Tog- liatti, both before and after the elections. According to an undoubted source, Togli- atti often visited the Soviet Embassy on several occasions, and remained through the night at least twice. Important lessons may be drawn from these three episodes. In the first place, however many millions of dollars the Sov- iets used in the underground effort in Italy, the sum was trivial compared to the billions more publicly poured in by the United States. Relatively speaking, the sum was trivial compared to the billions more publicly poured in by the United States. Relatively speaking, the Soviets get a lot more political return for a lot less cash. But this is because misery and social unrest give the Soviets their chance. Re- move the causes, and the chance will be removed also. In the second place, the knowndexistence of a Kremlin-approved plan for direct ac- tion in Italy means that the Kremlin at least for a while considered taking steps which were almost certain to bring on a third world war. That is the measure of the dan- ger of the world situation. And there is no reason to suppose that the election returns here in Italy will greatly reduce the Krem- lin's willingness to play with fire in this manner. (Copyright, 1948, New York Herald Tribune) TIME OF EXERCISE TIME OF EXAMINATION li Monday Monday Monday Monday at at at at 8...... 9...... 10...... 11...... Monday at 1...... Monday at 2...... Monday at 3..... ....Fri., .. Mon.,: .. Sat., .......Tues., ......Thurs., ..Wed., ......Sat., ......Mon., ......Sat., ....Tues., .....Wed., June May May June June June June May May June June 4, 31, 29, 1 , 3, 2, 5, 31, 29, 1, 2, 4, 3, 5, SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION SCHEDULE jNI-VE i Y OF M GHIHIGAN GOLITE.RATiRKE SCIE'NCE. AND THE ARTS tit: LGE OF PHARMACY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND CONSERVATION SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MAY 29-JUNE 10. 1948 Note: For courses having both lectures and quizzes, the time of exercise is the time of the first lecture period of the week; for courses having quizzes only, the time of the exercise is the time of the first quiz. Certain courses will be examined at special periods as noted below the regular schedule. 12 o'clock classes, 4 o'clock classes, 5 o'clock classes, and other "irregular" classes may use any examination period provided there is no conflict (or one with conflicts if the conflicts are arranged for by the "irregular" class). In the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, instructors of "irregular" classes with 20 students or less, most of whom are seniors (or graduating graduates), may use the regular hours of the last week of classes for final examinations if they wish. A final period on June 10 is available for "irregular" classes which are unable to utilize an earlier period. All examinations of those expecting to receive a degree in June must be completed not later than Saturday, June 5. It is the responsibility of the instructor to arrange special examina- tions, if necessary, for those students. In the College of Litera- ture, Science, and the Arts, the times for special examinations for those graduating in June for certain courses are indicated below. Each student should receive notification from his instructor as to the time and place of his examination. In the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, no date of examination may be changed without the consent of the Committee on Examina- tions. The graduating student should also check to see that his examinations are to be completed by June 5. 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 2- 5 9-12 2- 5 2- 5 9-12 Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday at at at at at at at Letters to the Editor... 8. 9. .... 10...... 11...... 1................... 2................... 3................... .......Fri., June .......Thurs., June ........Sat., June Evening Classes, Seminars, and Chem 21 ...................... Irregular'....................... .. Mon.,May 31,7p.m. ......Thurs., June 10, 9-12 SPECIAL PERIODS Ec. 51, 52, 53, 54, 102 .................... English 1, 2 ............................ Soc. 51, 54, 90 .......................... Bot. 1, Zool. 1 .......................... Chem. 1, 3, 4, Psych 31 .................. French 1, 2, 11, 12, 31, 32, 61, 62, 91, 92; Speech 31, 32 .................. German 1, 2, 31 ........................ Spanish 1, 2, 31, 32 .. .. .. .. ........... Pol. Sci. 1, 2 .......................... Thurs., June 3, 2- 5 Fri., Sat., Mon., Mon., Tues., Tues., Wed., Wed., June June June June June June June June 4, 5, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 2- 5 9-12 9-12 2- 5 9-12 2- 5 9-12 2- 5 The Daily accords its readers the privilege of submitting letters for publication in this column. Subject to space limitations, the general pol- icy is to publish in the order in which they are received all letters bearing the writer's signature and address. Letters exceeding 300 words, repeti- tious letters and letters of a defama- tory characterorssuch letters which for any other reason are not in good taste will not be published. The editors reserve the privilege of con- densing letters. Meet the Men To the Editor: IN VIEW of the fact that Miss Parnes stated that she had met "all the boys"; it would now seem appropriate that she meet some of the men. -J. Deyo. K. Thorp. D. Thorp. Editorial Praised To the Editor: A T SOME EARLY date I hope you will find time and space to reprint Mr. Don McNeil's edi- torial of May 1, 1948 entitled "Lib- eral Stand Explained." I I thought it scored a bull's eye. -Robert B. Wilcox. Stassen 's Record To the Editor: BECAUSE I have heard sincere people, aware of the hopeless position of the Democrats, say. that if Harold Stassen is not nom- inated by the Republicans they will vote for Wallace, I would like to point out that Stassen cannot in any way be considered an al- ternative to Wallace. When election time rolls around every candidate likes to be con- sidered a liberal. No serious can- didate ever advertises himself as a reactionary. But voters must judge the man by the things he does and the things he believes in, not by the labels he pins on him- self. Stassen is a leading con- tender for the liberal mantle, but let's look at the record: Stassen is opposed to extending Marshall Plan aid to nations which are pursuing nationaliza- tion-of-industry policies, includ- ing England. (1) He is opposed to the Wagner-Ellender-Taft Hous- ing Bill and to public housing in general. (2) He is opposed to fed- eral compulsory health insurance. (2) He is opposed to the Missouri Valley Authority Plan. (3) He is opposed to repeal of state and federal oleo-margarine taxes. (1) He is opposed to price control and rationing, although he favors in- stituting a system of wage-freez- ing. Stassen testified in favor of the Taft-Hartley Act, wired Pres- ident Truman urging him to sign the bill, and claims to have in- troduced its fore-runner while governor of Minnesota. He is in favor of an immediate draft of men 19 to 25. He characterized President Truman's veto of the tax reduction bill "a shameless deception" and advocates a ceil- ing on upper bracket income taxes. He is in favor of out- lawing the Communist Party in the United States. There has been a deadly silence emanating from Stassen on such vital issues as racial discrimina- tion, thereby avoiding taking a stand on anti-poll tax, anti-lynch- ing, and FEPC legislation. He has said nothing of his position on UMT. He has made no mention of his views on extension of social security; on federal aid to educa- tion; on increase of the minimum wage. He has kept silent about his attitude toward world go'vern- ment, in spite of a widespread reputation for being internation- ally-minded. Stassen fought Wendell Willkie in the 1944 Wisconsin primary, thereby eliminating Willkie from the race for the Republican pres- idential nomination ... Sources: (1) New Republic, April 19, 1948. (2) Where I Stand by Harold Stassen. (3) Life Mag- azine, March 1, 1948. -Max Dean, Chairman, Wallace Progressives. Criticizes Critics To the Editor: Don't ever let them go. They are just too wonderful. Such con- sistency ! They never fail me. I never fail to consult them before attending the theatre. I mean cf course your movie critics. I read and then do the direct opposite of what they advise, this way I am always sure of seeing good enter- tainment. -R. M. Kauffman a great distance. If they must why don't they be only partly unfair and just ban Progressive candi- dates from campus, instead of all parties. Or why don't they gain the respect of the student body and allow all candidates to speak, It must be quite clear to them that their policy has met with overwhelming disfavor of the student body. If they don't do this I hope the Student Legislature forces them, or should I say, ad- vises them to. Such a show of power by the Student Legislature would do student morale a lot of good. An eminent educator once wrote an essay called "the Red School House" which stated that society's accusations that our col- leges are "red" are untrue and that colleges are "important agencies in maintaining the stat- us quo." His thesis is stated best n his own words. "Youth is life's period of experimentation. The college should be an agency to train persons to think and to seek social efficiency and personal mental enrichment, not to teach them what to believe and what not to believe." I think our stud- ents who are opposed to this speaking ban could use this au- thor as a leader in tearing it down. By the way, the author's name is Alexander G.Ruthven. John L. Boeing, West Quad. * * * Sports Coverage To the Editor: THOROUGHLY agree with the letter of Mr. Henry S. Strauss. concerning sports coverage. While the Prince and the rest of the Ti- gers undoubtedly are wonderful players, I too am not impressed. -Edward J. Hand * * * Russian Relations To the Editor: IN ITS international relations, that is, its relations with Rus- Aia the United States is danger- ously near a precipice. If our thinking and that of our leaders congeal at the stage now reached, war is inevitable! Two signs of our dangerous pos- ition are: 1) The American and British statements concerning Russian conciliatory moves in the writing of the Austrias treaty. The moves are interpreted by our negotia- tors not as a desire for agreement on the part of Russia but, as a "typical Russian" attempt to cury Austrian public opinion. 2) Arthur Knock in the New York Times, April 16th refers to Secretary General Lee's state- ment pleading for peace and for agreement between the big five as partisanship in favor of the Soviet Union. Thus, if a person doesn't join our side in the battle for ex- tension of national power now raging between the two great na- tion-states, he is looked upon as an enemy. Clearly, our real power is that we have reached a point where it isbad to come to agreement and good only to "stand up" to our adversary. If this should crystal- lize permanently in our thinking we are lost, for agreement is ne- cessary to prevent war. -Roger Shaw ~1 A SPECIAL PERIODS FOR THOSE GRADUATING IN JUNE Botany 1; Zoology 1; Psych 31...........Sat., May 29, 7 p.m. French 1, 2, 11, 12, 31, 32, 61, 62, 91, 92 Germane1, 2, 31 Spanish 3., 2, 31, 32 .................. Tues., June 1, 7p.m. Speech 31, 32 ......................... Wed., June 2, 7 p.m. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Courses not covered by this schedule as well as any neces-, sary changes will be indicated on the School bulletin board. SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND CONSERVATION Courses not covered by this schedule as well as any neces- sary changes will be indicated on the School bulletin board. ' SCHOOL OF MUSIC Individual Instruction in Applied Music. Individual examinations by appointment will be given for all applied music courses (individual instruction) elected for credit in any unit of the University. For time and place of exam- inations, see bulletin board of the School of Music. SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Courses not covered by this schedule as well as any neces- sary changes will be indicated on the School bulletin board. SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATIONS UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MAY 29 TO JUNE 10, 1948 NOTE: For courses having both lecture and quizzes, the time of exercise is the time of the first lecture period of the week; for courses having quizzes only, the time of exercise is the time of the first quiz period. Drawing and laboratory work may be continued through the examination period in amount equal to that normally de- voted to such work during one week. Certain courses will be examined at special periods as .noted below the regular schedule. All cases of conflicts between as- signed examination periods must be reported for adjustment. See bulletin board outside of Room 3036 East Engineering Build- ing between May 12 and May 19 for instructions. Seniors and graduates who expect to receive a degree.this June and whose examination occurs after June 5, should also report to Room 3036 E.E. between May 12 and May 19. To avoid misunderstandings and errors each student should receive notification of the time and place of his appearance in each course during the period May 29 to June 10. No date of examination may be changed without the consent of the Classification Committee. C r i E i Fifty-Eighth Year Loo king Back' From the pages of The Daily : 30 YEARS AGO TODAY: Douglas Fairbanks thrilled Ann Arbor screen audiences in "American Aristocracy" which a local theatre advertised as "A Spon- TIME OF: Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday FTi,, li' Vc ny EXERCISE (at 8.. (at 9.. (at 10.. 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