THE A,MTA-N DIkiIV WEDNESDAY, AIMR 2,1949 Uncertain Wealter IT WAS ATLMOST APPIROPRIATR. Snow, Ik, a hroud, came to Ann Arbor the day after the death of the political speakers' ban. It almost made you believe that the snow waited to fall, waited until political speakers would no longer be forced to appear in public parks where they could become the targets of snowballs and the victims of crowd psychology. The snow recalled the grimmer aspects of the speakers' ban; it pointed backward to the winter of 1947 when Gerhart Eisler was almost mobbed by angry students as- sembled in Felch Park, where he had been forced to speak after being refused use of University property. So, in a sense, the snow reminded stu- dents how they themselves could become the abusers of free speech, just as they had accused the University of suppressing it. IN RECALLING the Eisler incident, the snow could serve as a tangible reminder of the brutality of bigotry, should ridicule the pettiness of mob tactics. The behavior of students during Eisler's appearance was the behavior of children who gang up on a newcomer to the neigh- borhood: They resent anything new as a threat to things as they are. They fear the unheard, the unseen, because they are Editorials published in The Michigan Daily are written by members of The Daily staff and represent the views of the writers only. NIGHT EDITOR: CRAIG H. WILSON ignorant of it, because they do not under- stand it. ,,uch fi rii a i dsl nof the inaTde- quacy of their own judgment. They-the instigators of the Eisler affair-lacked faith in their own ability to cull truth from un- truth, to separate emotional chaff from factual grain. Among children, such fear is perhaps a necessary protection. But among college students it is as dangerous as it is ridic- ulouls. The Eisler incident is a thing of the past. Its condemnation by most students indicated that the great majority of the student body retained some openmindedness. TlE DANGER of the future is that it could happen again-that a minority of rabble-rousers could pack a lecture hall and harangue the speaker with verbal snowballs, making it impossible for him to deliver a coherent lecture. That, in effect, would be the equivalent of another speakers' ban-this time imposed by the students themselves. If campus extremists can adjust them- selves to the inevitable existence of both opinion poles, and if they will grant both sides the right of unhampered expression, then the death of the speakers' ban could give birth to a new era of openminded learning. Otherwise, the liberality of the Re- gents might be neutralized by the bigotry of the students, and the speakers' ban again imposed. The forecast, if that happened, would be grim: "Snow, followed by Eisler incidents." -George Walker. Policy Question ARECENT "OPEN LETTER to Republi- can Leaders" distributed by the Harvard Young Republican Club, now being widely read and discussed, contains sone sound reasoning that might be the answer to the GOP's troubles. In a straightforward, vigorous manner, these Young Republicans call for a unit- ing of the party into a cohesive unit through a strong and consistent policy within Congress and throughout the na- tion. Emphasis is laid on the failure of Republican legislators to work and cam- paign in harmony with the party's na- tional Presidential candidate. "To remedy this situation will require a new approach and mechanism of party organization both in and out of Congress." In formulating proposals towards a strong policy, the Open Letter urges rededication to the Republican Party "ideals of freedom, of opportunity, individual dignity, and liberty." The group further demands consistency in party Congressional action, miserably lack- ing in the case of the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Housing Bill, which is basic To a sound pol- icy and the regaining of status as a truly "national" party. The most striking statement of the en- tire article was, "The Republican Party must decide now what kind of a candidate it must run for President in 1952, and then develop a consistent record in Congress which that candidate can support and which will support that candidate. The last two years have shown the bitter fruit of an opposite policy." To other party organizations, particu- larly those on the nation's campuses, such as we have here the Harvard "Open Letter" leaves the task of formulating con- crete proposals for a party policy. Certainly the Harvard group has shown clearly and frankly the major failure of the Republican Party. This self-evaluation from within Republican ranks is a prom- ising sign that the American public can expect a determined drive toward discover- ing what exactly is the policy of the Re- publicans. -Leonard A. Wilcox. Po'in ted University Lecture Committee officials got off on the wrong foot, the same day that the Regents ended the political speakers' ban. By denying former Michigan State stu- dent James Zarichny permission to speak here they have made the first step toward limiting the scope of the new Regent by-law which puts only two qualifications on speakers who want to come to the University. 1. They shall not advocate the overthrow of the government by violence or other un- lawful methods or conduct which violates fundamentals of our accepted code of mor- als. 2. They shall "serve the educational inter- ests of the academic community rather than the political interests of one party or can- didate." The lecture committee said that they could find no educational purpose in what they termed would be, "an attack on a sister in- stitution." The Zarichny case has been clouded with charges and counter charges for months now. Perhaps his appearance would help clear things up, perhaps not. Students are well able, through questions, to find the facts for themselves when they have the issues brought to them. Following the line set down in their rul- ing, any speaker who attacks anything.can be deemed "non-educational." Their decision not only denied Zarichny himself permission to speak, but also said that the topic, "James Zarichny and Your Academic Freedom" was banned, according to the Young Progressives. Reason given- according to the progressives-It would irri- tate the present strained relations between MSC and the University. But our relations with State don't bother me nearly as much as they do the Lecture Committee The lecture committee had better take stock of its position. f fear of strained relations with other schools becomes a criterion for banning speakers, the whole field of academic freedom would be out- lawed for discussion, as any breach of academic freedom automatically involves some educational institution. But it is not too late for the committee to reconsider its decision. The Zarichny case should not stand as a precedent which would return the campus to the days of the Regent's ban, Two examples of the result of University action relating to speakers might help the committee with their decision. Henry Wallace spoke to an overflowing audience in Hill Auditorium two years ago. He spoke, made his point and left. Gerhart Eisler came to Ann Arbor over a year ago, was refused permission to speak, and the resulting near riot caused by students when he tried to talk off campus was plastered over the front pages of the nation's press. The Hearst papers called the mob of snow balling students "red-blooded young Americans." Most of us still wince at that. If Eisler had spoken at Hill, Rackham, Kellogg, the Architecture Auditorium or anywhere on campus, all this would not have happened. Little publicity would have been given his appearance and interested students--who certainly did not number the five thousand who thronged Felch Park to get at the indicted Communist-would have listened and gone home. Neither the students nor the University want another Eisler incident. The Regents, by lifting the speakers ban, have recognized students' ability to sift opin- ions and find fact for themselves. The Lee- ture Committee must do the same. --Al Blumrosen. I'D RATHER BE RIGHT: Chief Sufferers, By SAMUEL GRAFTON T SEFMS TO ME the American middle class may turn out to be the chief suf- ferer in the coming period of armament. Right at the beginning you have the fact that arms budgets of 15 billions plus mean a continuance of relatively high prices for the long run, regardless of temporary dips and bobbles. This tells its own story to that large section of the middle class which tries to build its'se- curity around such fixed-income props as savings, insurance, small bondholdings, pensions, etc. This is a class that is clothed for the valley, and now finds itself perched, price-wise, on a cold hilltop. It is going to stay there. Chairman Nourse of the President's Council of Economic Ad- visers, says he expects prices to remain above "the general level of the prewar period." To the extent that there has been a permanent price rise, there has been a permanent de- cline in the living standards of a large part of the middle class; it has, to that degree, been de-classed. This, then, is one of the issues wrapped up in the general question of restoring peace and order to this earth. The cost of our present vast plans for avoiding changed relationships in the world may be the speed- fDAILjY OFFICIAL BULLETINI 4 4'OIwIIhid romi ta~ 2j tr a ba~ r'. . r iuiasder> (legree il co ll . i itt:tin bu:ncss ld inis- American Pharmaceutical Associ- t5Tion, Or eCOIOIliCs. Further in- ation format ion and :!pplieation blanks American Society of Civil Engi- 11"na')be obtsined in the offices at nler S 3528 Aduin. Ild _. Congregational Disciples Guild Democratic Socialist Club Deutscher Verein' Druids Engineering Council English Journal Club Evangelical and Reformed dent Guild F. F. Fraternity Stu - The Detroit Civil Service Com- mission announces examinations for student technical assistant (general science, architectural, chemical, civil, electrical, and me- chanical engineering), occupa- tional therapist, senior city plan- iner, junior clerk, intermediate clerk, junior welfare investigator, ;- ; n A cninrh>linr r r t Fireside Group, Latter Day Saints junior ana seiorUJu1i1g V1JT- Forestry Club ing engineer, and second operat- Galens ing engineer (steam engines). Gamma Delta I Further information about the Gilbert and Sullivan Society above may be obtained in the of- Grace Bible Guild fir eat 3528 Admin. Bldg. Graduate Education Club - . Graduate Student Council Summer Positions: Hawaii Club Opportunity for seniors and Hiawatha Club graduate students in mathematics, Hillel Foundation I physics, physical chemistry, and Hindustan Association electrical engineering (electron- Hot Record Society ics) to work at Ballistics Research Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Laboratories. Aberdeen Proving Intercollegiate Zionist Federation Grounds. Maryland during the of America coining summer. Applications Intercooperative Couneil must be filed hy March 15. Interfraternity Council Opportunity for men with B.S. Interguild in Electrical Engineering or B.S. International Relations Club in some other field and experience International Students Associa- in electronics to work in abstract- tion ing and classifying of electronic Inter-racial Association patents during the coming sum- Journalism Society mer. For further information call Lutheran Student Association at Bureau of Appointments, 3528 Men's Glee Club ! Administration Bldg. Men's Judiciary Council - Michigamua L Michigan Christian Fellowship # Michigan League Undergraduate 4 University Lecture: Professor Council Walter F. Lochwing of the State Michigan Union Student Offices University of Iowa will speak on Modern Poetry Club "Nutrition in Relation to Plant Mortar Board ieproduct ion," Thurs.. March 3, Music School Assembly 4:15 p.m., Kellog: Auditorium. Newman Club Panhelenic Association Education Lecture Series: "The Philippine-Michigan Club Aims and Prograin of the Univer- Polonia Club sity Elementary School," Willard Pre-Medical Society C. Olson, Professor of Education Rifle Club and of Psychology, and Director of Russian Circle Research in Child Development, Roger Williams Guild University Elementary School, 7 Sailing Club p.m. Wed.. University High School Scroll Auditorium. Public invited with- Senior Society out charge. Social Research Group Sociedad Hispanica Ac (e1 is1vATie Society of Automotive Engineers L~m) INotcs Society of Women Engineers Aerodynamics Seminar, Aero. Sphinx Eng. 160: Wed., March 2, 4-6 p.m., Student Legislature 1508 E. Engineering Bldg. Topic: Student Players Hadamard's method for solving Student Religious Association the wave equation. All graduate Texas Club students are invited. Toledo Club Turkish Club Bacteriology Seminar: Thurs., Triangles March 3, 8:30 a.m.,, 1520 E, Medi- Ullr Ski Club cal Bldg. Speaker: Robert B. Undergraduate Psychology So- Lindberg. Subject: Epidemiology ciety of Histoplasmosis. United Nations Council of Stu- dents Chemistry Colloquium: 4:15. University Bands p.m., 1300 Chemistry Bldg., Wed., United World Federalists March 2. Dr. Manning will speak Victor Vaughan Medical Society on his work with "The Absorption Vulcans Spectra of Some Diazonium Wesleyan Guild Salts." All interested are invited. Wolverine Club Women's Athletic. Association Make-Up Examination in Ger- Women's Glee Club man 1: Fri., Mar. 4, 2-4 p.m., 202 Women's Judiciary Council Mason Hall. All students who fail- Wyvern ed to take final examination at Young Democrats end of last semester must get writ- Young Friends' Fellowship ten permission from the instruc- Young Republicans tors concerned and submit this Engineers Occupationa IIn formation Con- ferenc: Mr. J)amUes A. Sweeny, American Society for Public Ad- tersonnel tirector, Owens-Tllinois ministration American Veterans' Commit tee ssOp vtiiO i ladei- Anthropology Club ments for University students in Arma Clun his organization and Mr. John S. Armenian Students' Association Campbell, Sales Representative, AsiIsembly ''he Upjohn Co., Kalamazoo, Mich.' Association of Independent Men will discuss opportuities - with Association of Internes and. Medi- priua mhsso ae alStudents; particular crEmphazsis on sales "--- cal Sudent with his company, Wed., Mar. 2, Ba rristersM - Busnesrdiist i'tis ouci 4:10 l) .mn..231 Angell Hall. 'There Business Administration Council will be opportunity for questions. Canterbury Club All students invited. Sponsored by Cerecle Francais e e e~at ts'ClubBureau of Appointments. Chinese Students' Club Buj 01Apinmns Chinese Students Christian Asso- ~~~C~e a IRadcliff (.oltege announces a Christian Science Organization summer Course in publishing pro- Club Europa cedures for college graduates from Committee for Displaced Students IlieS_ li Y1o..1...!E i . cr v .. e ijom..- A.S.M.E. field trip to Nash-Kal- vinator plan in Detroit to be held Wednesday and Thursday, March 2 and 3. Buses will leave at 12 o'clock from in front of E. Engi- neering Bldg. Cost to members $.50; non members $.75. Sigma Gamma Epsilon: Busi- ness meeting, 12 noon, 3056 Nat' ural Science Bldg. lDelta Sigma Pi, Professional business administration frater- nity: Business Meeting. 7:30 p.m., Chapter House, 1212 Hill. American Institute of Electrical Engineers and Institute of Radio Engineers, Joint Student Branch: Meeting of the student branch, 7:30 p.m., Rooms, 3 K-L-M., Michigan Union. Speaker: Dr. Herbert R. J. Grosch, of the In- ternational Business Machines Company. Topic: "Electronie Computers." Open meeting. lI(- freshnients. In~de rg ra diate IPsychiological Society: Sign up on bulletin board 3129 Natural Science Bldg. for trip to Cassidy Lake Technical School for delinquent boys. Limit- ed to 40.' Modern Poetry Club: 7:30 p.m., Rehearsal Room, Michigan League. Topic: "The Wasteland," by T. S. Eliot. Ullr Ski Club: Meeting, 7 ::30 p.m.,Michigan League. Movie. University of Michigan Sailing Club: Open meeting, 7 p.m. U. of M. Flying Club: 7:30 p.m., 1213 E. Engineering Bldg. Those wishing to join are invited. A.V.C.: Meeting, 7:30 p.m., ABC Room, Michigan League. Nomina- tions. Sections 4, 6 tVernon) will take am in Roonm 25A.11. Sections 7, 8 t.Abbott) will lake exam in Poom 231 All, Sertion . 1, i Br 'ion 'ill take exam in flounm 2:11 A i Concert: Nathan Milstcin, vio-I linist, will give the ninth concert' in the Choral Union Series, Fri.,l March 4, 8:30 p.m.. hill Andito- rium. Mr. Milstein w\ill J)lay the Mo- zart Adagio (K. 261): Adagio and Fugue in G minor for %ioIiu alone , by Bach; Brahms' Sonata in 1) minor; Bruch's Concerto in iG minor; and his own VWuiaIGons E called "Paganiniana.'. A limited dumber of tickets are available, at the offices of the University Musical Society, Bur- ton Memorial Tower: and will be on sale after 7 o'clock on the night of the concertii tlie hill Auditorium box office. Student Recital: Phyllis Clark. pianist, will presen a program at 8 p.m., Wed., Maric 2, Ra('khan Assembly Hall, in partial fulfill- ment of the requirements for the Master of Music degree. It will in- clude compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Prokofieff, and will be open to the public. Miss Clark is a pupil of Marian Owen. Events Today Motion Pictures, auspices of the Audio-Visual Education Center. "Human Geography"; Lobster- town, the Story of a Community; What is China? 4:10 p.m., Kellogg Auditorium. Women of the University Fac- plty: Tea, 4-6 p.m., Room D, Mich- igan League. V. of 1. Dames Book Group: Meet at, the hone of Mrs. James P'eters 52 F. Wiuia, 8 p.m. Mrs. (atvrge Sayet 1 ro the League of Wom~en Voters will speak on Council Manager government. Mrs. James Edmian may be called for transportation (phone 2-6755). Sociedad lispaniea: Meeting Hussey Room. League. 8 p.m. Mr. Alberto Villalon andi Mr. Roberto Cordillo will discuss the problems which confront hlispanic students studying in the United States. An open disetission will follow. Coin jug Events Linguistic Demonstration: Us- ing descriptive techniques for the learning of a language, Prof, Ken- neth L. Pike, Associate Urofessor of uinguistics, will put on a dem- onstration with two Japanese in- formants Thurs., March 3, 8 p.m.. Rackham Amphitheatre: auspices of Center for Japanese Studies The public is invied. Varsity Debate: Next meeting, March 9. Assignments for the Spring Schedule will be made at that time. Chemists, Engineers, Physicists: Mr. G. M. Chute will discuss "Technical mployment with General Electric Company" in 348 W. Engineering Bldg., Thurs., March 3, 5 p.m. All students in- terested in employment with this firm are urged to attend. Gilbert and Sullivan: Full meet- ing for all members, Thurs., March 3, 7 p.m., Union. American Society of Civil En- gineers: Student members are in- vited to attend the Michigan Sec- tion meeting Thurs., March 3, Michigan Union. Those with tick- ets, dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 8 p.m. for those who wish to at- tend only the meeting. Program: ";Stresses, Strains, and Permanent Deformations, or, Four Years at Michigan.' U. of M. Rifle Club: Firing, 7- 9:30 p.m. Thurs., March 3, ROTC range. International Center weekly tIa for all foreign students and Amer- ican friends, 4:30-6 p.m., Thurs., March 5, International Center. Hostesses: Mrs. Harlan C. Koch, Mrs. Paul Spurlin, and Mrs. Bay- Urd Lyon. Arab Club: Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Sun., March 6, International Cen- ter. Films: "Jerusalem The Holy City" and "Palestine." Freign students and Amrican friends in- vited. Young Democrats: Business meeting, Thurs., March 3, 7:30 p.m. Michigan Union. + ART +, S MALL AND well-integrated, the Museum of Art's latest exhibition is probably its best of the year so far. "Five American Painters" concentrates on the work of a few well-known "mod- Discordant A DETROIT "music lover" has encoun- tered the insurmountable obstacle- realization that he can't foist his musical tastes on the world at large-so he's decided to pick up his toys and go home. Unfortunately, the German-style dev otee was Henry Reichold, largest financial backer of the Detroit symphony; and his consternation at dissenting musical tastes came out in the form of a mass firing of all 90 symphony members. Full-scale suspension is not an unusual occurrence in the Motor City; it happens frequently, Detroiters say. Causes vary from year to year, but orchestra personnel say "there is nothing to be disturbed at" in the latest disbandment. No, there's nothing the least disturbing in the fact that one man will throw a whole orchestra out of work because sev- eral of the members did not fully appreciate financier Reichold's and therefore, Conduc-. tor Krueger's musical tastes. A Reichold phrased it shortly before the mass firing, "I like this way of play- ing music, and it's the kind of music De- troit is going to have." Occasion for this learned remark was the firing of Cellist George Miquelle, one of the players ex- pressing unappreciative criticism at Krue- ger's methods and tastes in conducting. At the moment, it looks as if Detroit isn't going to have any kind of music. Nor will any music come out of Dltroit, as the or- chestra's scheduled 28-concert spring tour has been cancelled. One point in Reichold's favor is that he isn't venting his aesthetic indignation solely on the musicians and those who like to listen to the Symphony. He had previously expanded his campaign to Detroit music- critics, to the extent of asking that a par- ticularly critical critic be barred from the erns"--Max Weber, Abraham Rattner, Karl Knaths, Marsden Hartley and Mil- ton Avery. All work under the French influence, representing a somewhat sim- ilar technique, yet they have been se- lected to give considerable variety of ex- pression. Max Weber, now enjoying a retrospective exhibit at the Whitney in New York, is rep- resented here in several excellent works. There is a nice mood to "The Old Barn," painted in the Cezanne manner with that artist's blue and green tonality, adding to the general effect. Neither this nor. "The Balcony," a study of rather hefty nudes, has the light touch evident in two later works shown. These newer paintings, "Flowers" and "Clarinet Player," are in no way major productions. But, in combining the representational with an abstract technique, they achieve com- pletely delightful, rhythmic designs, en- hanced with delicate color. For topnotch color treatment, however, we must turn to Abraham Rattner, whose paintings dominate the exhibit with their vibrating, vital hues. The artist creates the interacting color effects of stained glass in "The Butcher Shop." His "Still Life in Green" and "Composition in Blue" are equally eye-catching in their use of small, bright color areas. Even surpassing these is "Old Shoes," a highly expressive painting which vies with Weber's for top honors. An interesting spatial relationship is pro- duced by Karl Knaths in "Eeling." "Night Window" and "Sand, Sea and Shingles" also distinguish this artist for his unusual color style. Least exciting works i the exhibit are those of Marsden Hartley and Milton Avery. Nevertheless, Hartley's "Down East Young Blades" will undoubtedly provoke comment. Executed in an almost primitive manner, the canvas is filled,with three figures, the cen- tral one dominating in size and color. Avery produces an interesting adapta- tion of Matisse' style in "Interior with Flowers." The artist's heavy handling of color, evident also in "Still Life with Derby," spoils his work for us, however. r P x s t i 1 1 .) r J Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, announces several fellowships and scholarships in Civil Engineering. Applications are due early in March. For fitr- ther information, call at the Bu-j reau of Appointments, 3528 Ad- ministration Building. The Continental Oil Company! of Ponca City, Oklahoma, willl have a representative here Fri.,1 March 4, to interview candidates' for positions in sales and sales administration, accounting, creditj extension and collection, field and ! office work in connection with' the scouting of oil field activities,' acquisition of mineral leases, and' title curing for the land depart- ment. Students should have eith- statement to German office, 204 U.H., as soon as possible. All other make-up examinations will be given by the previous instructor, whom the student must contact. Philosophy 34, make-up exam for the Fall Semester: Fri., March 4, 7:30 to 9:30, 1213 Angell Hall. Contact the Philosophy Office if you did not receive your notice. Political Science 1 & 2: Make- up final examination, Sat., March 5, 9-12 a.m. Students entitled to make-up privileges should report to Mr. Peek in room 2034 Angell Hall. Political Science 52: Hour ex- amination Wed., March 2, 10 a.m. Sections 2, 3 (Eldersveld) will take exam in Room 25 A.H. United World Federalists' Wed- nesday Evening Discussion Group: Meet at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Al Hurd, 318 E. Madison St. Democratic Socialist Club: Meet- ing, Michigan League, 7:30 p.m. Discussion of "British Socialism and Freedom." Everyone welcome. Roger Williams Guild: Weekly "chat" and tea, Guild House, 4:30- 6 p.m. Intermediate and Advanced He- brew classes: 7:30 p.m., Hillel Foundation. Westminster Guild, of the First Presbyterian Church: Regular Wednesday afternoon tea, 4 to 6 p.m., Russel parlor, church, building. Everyone welcome. T.Z.F.A:: Beginning study group, 7:45 p.m., Michigan Union. Topic: "History of Zionism." Michigan Christian Fellowship: Bible Study, Book of Acts, Chap- ter Il, 7:30 p.m., Upper Room, Lane Hall. Fifty-Ninth Year Edited and managed by students of the University of Michigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Student Publications. Editorial Staff Harriett Friedman ....Managing Editor Dick Maloy..............City Editor Naomi Stern ........Editorial Director Alegra Pasqualetti ...Associate Editor Al Blumrosen....... Associate Editor Leon Jaroff .........Associate Editor Robert C. White ......Associate Editor B. S. Brown ............Sports Editor Bud Weidenthal ..Associate Sports Ed. Bev Bussey .....Sports Feature Writer Audrey Buttery.......women's Editor Mary Ann Harris Asso. women's Editor Bess Hayes ..................Librarian Business Staff Richard Halt .......Business Manager Jean Leonard .... 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