SL STATUS See Page 4 Latest Deadline in the State *aAi4 FAIR AND WARMER VA'fT. T T 7 .. I Nn LJ L14 . J A 'L I 1 ul. 1.1X, INO.*I ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MAY 13. 1949 lpnpvovwvw AM i I _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ ___.. . ._ rzilz~c A'VVE EN Reds Block All Exports From Berlin Traffic Moves in; City Celebrates. BERLIN-(A')=American offi- cials said yesterday a Soviet "joker" apparently has turned up in the Big Four agreement which resulted in. the removal of the blockades in Germany. Land traffic flowed smoothly iuto western Berlin with the lift- ing this morning of Soviet bar- riers established last June. The people celebrated. AS THE DAY progressed, how- ever, it became clear the Russians would not permit German trucks to leave this city for the Western zones of Germany without either BULLETIN Early today the west Berlin police quoted the officer in charge of the Russian highway checkpoint outside Berlin as saying only an order from the west Berlin government was re- quired for passage of the trucks through the Russian zone. " i 'Top Officials Must Watch Talk'--Childs Washington Columnist To Address Interscholastic Press Association Top American officials must learn that every word they speak in public is heard around the world, Washington columnist Marquis W. Childs told journalism students yesterday. Childs, who will deliver the main address of the twenty-sixth annual Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Convention at 10:30 a.m. today in Rackham Auditorium, said that this is a lesson many leaders must learn, especially Secretary of Defense Johnson. * * * * "IT HAS BEEN A painful process for President Truman to remember that each word he speaks echoes through the world," * * * -Childs said. I f a Russian stamp or one from th Soviet-backed German Easter Economic branch. Western Ber in is separated from the rest o Western-occupied Germany by 10 miles of Soviet-controlled terri tory. If Soviet authorities enforce their claim to authority over Western Berlin's exports they gould keep 2,000,000 residents of the American British and French sectors of the city ea a basis of "virtual charity," said Brig. Gen. Frank L. Howley, American commandant here. He declared Western Berlir "must export to the West to live' and added: "The American and British air. lift can meet any emergency now -it can keep some exports mov- ing-but the airlift isn't intend. ed.to go on forever." * * * DESPITE THIS seeming hitch 250,000 Berliners poured out o their homes and attended twc giant rallies celebrating the end o the blockade. Even the old, the young and the crippled turned out, Schools and most business houses closed. The very zeal and existence of the two rallies and the tone of the speeches delivered at each one gave evidence of the bitter division existing between Com- munists and anti-Communists. Berlin still was a split city with two separate municipal adminis- trations. However, all police con- trols on freedom of movement in- side the city had disappeared over- night. Berliners could travel any- where in the city without risk of police search. Western and Soviet- licensed newspapers once again were sold freely in the rival sec- tors. Allies Approve German Draft Of Constitution FRANKFURT, Gerniy--(P)- The three Western allies approved last night with several reserva- tions the draft constitution for a new West German Federal Repub- li. At the same time the Americans, British and French announced they had put into force an "occu- pation statute," or interim peace treaty, for 45,000,000 Germans in the Western occupation zones. * * * THUS WERE SWEPT away on the allied side all objections to formation of a German govern- ment, which will be open to the Soviet zone if free elections are held in the Soviet area. The Western Powers may pro- pose at the Foreign Ministers' Council in Paris opening May 23 that the draft constitution be used as a basis for an all-Ger- man government-provided free elections are held in Eastern Germany. The constitution was signed by the mii ta~rv governor of the MARQUIS W. CHILDS -Daily-Wally Barth Stag Week' Stirs Kansas CampusRiots LAWRENCE, Kas.- (P)- Eight University of Kansas students were injured in a rioutous "stag week" demonstration Wednesday night. The Dean of Men was doused with water and sorority houses were damaged as 'students battled back and forth. * * * NONE OF THE students was injured seriously, although four remained in the University Hos- pital today for further treatment. The ruckus started over a dif- ference of opinion about college dating rule. Proponent$ of a "Stag Week" startedthe protest Wednesday by decreeing men students would not date coeds until Friday night. Last night cars of the "Stag Week" leaders cruised through the sorority house district and found men defying their decree. Fights started. Some sorority houses were invaded and water doused on fur- niture. The coeds "shot" with water pistols. The coeds didn't like the "Stag Week" ban from the beginning. Several cars of sorority girls, some clad 'in bathing suits, drove past fraternity houses, playfully teas- ing the men about the no date edict. Theta Sig Officers New officers of Theta Sigma Phi, honorary journalism frater- nity for women, were elected yes- terday: Alice Brinkman, president; Nancy Lutton, vice - president; Anne Beck, secretary; Mary Clem- ent, treasurer; and Dorothea Hess, keeper of the archives. t Off-the-cuff remarks made to veteran Washington reporters can and has done much damage to many administrative pro- grams, he said. According to Childs, the Presi- dent's strenuous schedule and their never knowing what he is going to say has made White House reporting extremely diffi- cult for these reporters. * * * HE SAID THAT the tremen- dous increase in the scope of the federal government since 1933 has made newswriting in Washington a job largely for specialists. As a result, Washington is filled with correspondents rang- ing from the AP's Jack Bell who covers the Senate to Drew Pear- son's specialty or sensfational showmanship. .Childs attributed the failure of newspapers to correctly 'predict the outcome of last November's election to the failure of news- papermen to consult the people instead of 'grass root' political analysts. AT PRESENT, Childs writes an interpretive column, syndicated in about 150 newspapers. Childs sets facts in a framework of opinion, a type of reporting which he feels helps to make Americans think. North Atlantic PFact App roval Seen in Senate WASHINQTON-(1P)-Evidence1 mounted yesterday that the Sen- ate will ratify the North Atlantic Treaty. Indications were equally strong that Spain will not be in-, vited to join the Security-pact. ; Senator Vandenberg of Michi- gan, regarded as the No. 1 Repub- lican spokesman on internationali affairs, said flatly yesterday: 1 "I am not in favor of Spain's; entry into the North Atlantic- Pact." * ,' * ONLY WEDNESDAY, Secretary of State Acheson had called Fran- cisco Franco's regime a "Fascist" dictatorship which denies basic civil rights. In conjunction with Acheson's remarks, it appeared that Vandenberg's announced op-r position would seal off any possi-I bility of Spain being invited toI join the 12 pact nations at any time in the immediate future.- Vandenberg had his say in ther Senate Foreign Relations Com- mittee, which is driving to close its hearings on the treaty. Another influential Republican, Senator Taft of Ohio, told a re- porter he can see "no great oppo- sition to ratification of the Treaty by the Senate."c Foreign Relations Chairmane Connally (Dem., Tex.) has beenp predicting all along that the Sen-p ate will give the required twos hirds approval. House Votes Todayon'U' Budget Bill Spirited Battle Precedes Action LANSING-(IP)-The House yes- terday advanced for vote today committee recommendations for appropriations to the University of Michigan and Michigan State College. A spirited battle to increase the grants to levels recommended in Gov. Williams' budget preceded the action. * * * REP. JOHN F. Young (D), who attended the University in 1927 and 1928, offered amendments to increase the University's appro- priation to $11,800,000 and Mich- igan State College's to $9,685,000. On the first increase, Young said, the University "is number one among state universities. It needs the money to maintain that position. Its high stan- dards of instruction cannot be maintained without adequate salaries." Rep. Rollo G. Conlin (R-Tip- ton), chairman of the sub-com- mittee in charge of the appropria- ,tions, said that increasing grants to the University and Michigan State would require similar up- ward adjustments throughout the budget. He said both institutions had received increases over last year. IDENTIFYING himself as a university graduate, Rep. Homer L. Bauer (R-Charlotte) said, "no one is more loyal to the University than I, but if the University and other colleges would quit spend- ing $20 per square yard for car- pets and drapes instead of giving money to instructors, we'd all be better off." The Young amendment to up the University appropriation lost, received 31 favorable votes to 45 opposed. The yes votes were cast by Democrats. The increase for Michigan State College was snarled in parliamen- tary procedure and Young, realiz- ing the fight was lost, withdrew the amendment. * * * AS PRESENTED for decision to the full membership, the bill would give the University $10,- 986,315, compared with $9,750;050 for the current year. University officials had asked for $12,500,000, but the Governor's budget office had recommended $11,800,000. New Vet Center A pp ro priation Phillips Ends z } .zFight to Slash . : 'UClinic Aid -Daily-Wally Barth RECEIVES SOUVENIR-Shirley W. Smith (left) smilingly accepts as a souvenir of the occasion, a catcher's mask, from attorney George Burke at the, "world's first author's premiere" ceremonies last night at the Michigan Theatre. Valentine Davies, who adapted Smiths story, "It Happens Every Spring", for the screen also took part in the ceremony. * *S * * * * * 'i r Crows Fockto uthr Siit'se Prmer Bill To Restore U There may be "footprints in the sand of time" but Shirley W. Smith's tracks will never be im- mortalized in concrete. Standing firm on his original plea, Smith refused last night to place his foot in any part of the, concrete block set up to mark the site of the "world's first author's premiere." * * * AGAINST A background of mu- sic by 56 members of the Michi- gan marching band, about two thousand students, faculty mem- bers and townspeople watched the SL President Hopes To Broadcast Fall Meetings World News Round-Up By The Associated Press LONDON-The House of Com- mons overwhelmingly ratified the North Atlantic Treaty last night. The vote was 333 to 6. Belgium's Senate approved it yesterday, 127 to 13, completing ratification by that nation. ,' * * SHANGHAI - Airline pilots yesterday reported they saw small arms fire a scant 10 miles from Shanghai's main airport. * * * LAKE SUCCESS-The UN So- cial Committee decided over Unit- ed States objections yesterday to propose a broad survey of the present "world social and cultural situation." S * * * LONDON - Early unofficial returns showed last night that Conservatives had piled up new gains in big city elections in England and Wales. The elec- tions are for borough councils. * * * WASHINGTON - The United States abruptly called off further leliveries of reparations by Japan today in a new step toward re- storing the Japanese to self-sup- port. By PETE HOTTON Student Legislature meetings may be broadcast next semester. This is one of the chief aims of new SL president John Ryder. "We! hope to have SL meetings on the air so students may understand more fully the inside functions and problems of the Legislature," he said. ** * BESIDES THE broadcasts, SL meetings are open to any student who wants to sit in on the goings- on and get acquainted with the Trianyles To Initiate Eleven The Engineering Arch will once again receive its semi-annual scrubbing at noon today. Eleven neophytes of Triangles, directed by their black-robed eld- ers, will rush fprward to perform their traditional initiation with soda and water. Triangles, an honorary engi- neering society, was founded in 1907 to honor those members of the junior engineering class who showed themselves to be outstand- ing academically and in activities or athletics. Students tapped were Walter Dublonica, Thomas Elmblad, Mar- tin Flynn, Robert Ford, Ned Hess, Thomas McCann, James Mitchell, Walter Oberriet, Jack Powers, Norm Steere and Robert Vogt. representatives they elected, he added. Ryder, a junior in the literary college, said that SL would con- tinue to strive for better co- operation between the Univer- sity administration and students on problems involving the two groups. "We are strongly interested in maintaining good relations with the administration, so it may un- derstand the students' position and so the students may fully appreciate the administration's position." * * * RYDER SAID he would like to see disciplinary cases where stu- dents are involved in strictly stu- dent affairs, handled by an all- student body, not by a higher, non-student group. "And the way to achieve this and to gain more responsibility is to use our present authority cap- ably and intelligently." SL also plans to work in close conjunction with the National Student Association, he said, in considering problems of students more carefully and preparing solutions after studying similar situations in other colleges. "We will have a wealth of con- solidated information which we can use in dealing with student problems," he said. SCHOOL SPIRIT is an impor- tant part of campus life, Ryder, declared, and SL plans to develop it to help new students to adjust themselves and to give the old stu- dents something besides studies to "enjoy." premiere ceremonies for the open- ing of "It Happens Every Spring" at the Michigan Theatre. After newsreel, newspaper and magazine photographers snapped Smith and the for- saken concreie block, the crowd poured into the theatre to take every available seat and to watch the premiere festivities continue. As he rushed into the theatre, one opening-nighter slipped into the fresh concrete to leave an ananymous mark in the cement symbol of the premiere. ON STAGE ATTORNEY George Burke took over the show as he presented Smith with a souvenir of the occasion - a catcher's mask. "If I ever write another story it will be called "The Phantom Footprint". But I couldn't put my foot in that concrete; I didn't want to get stuck in the mud and miss this occasion," Smith explained. Valentine Davies, who adapted Smith's story for the screen; also appeared to take part in the au- thor's premiere ceremony. * * * SETTING THE mood with music the University Men's Glee Club sang a medley of Michigan songs in back of a screen outlinedi within a large photo of the Union. Then the crowd, 1827 strong, sat back to enjoy the first showing of the baseball movie, "It Happens Every Spring". Vulcans Tap 17 Vulcans, senior engineering! honor society, Wednesday night tapped seventeen new members. They are Folk Lundgard, Hugh Kennedy, Jim Atchinson, Louis Dehmlow, Al Anderson, Klemme. Jones, Vic Fryling, Bill Gripman, John Smedley, Don Calhoun, Jr., Bruce Paxton, Arnold Gowans, Or-1 ville Hoxie, Stan Wiggin, Roger Wellington, Stan Crapo and Jima Chandler. Center Officials Applaud Measure Rep. Harry J. Phillips (Rep yesterday afternoon dropped his fight against operating grants for the Veterans Readjustment Center and declared the clinic would be restored to a bill calling for gen, eral veterans' appropriations, ac- cording to an Associated Press dis patch from Lansing. Chairman of the House Ways and Means subcommittee on men- tal health, Phillips had charged the state-owned, University-oer- ated Center was wasting state money. * * * NEWS OF HIS submission was received here with jubilation from Center officials and patients alike. Dr. Moses M. Frohlich, clinic di- rector, called it "a very good move for the state of Michigan." "I myself have not asked or called anyone to fight this. But I have been extremely gratified by offers of help, coming par- ticularly from former patients and their families," he told The Daily. In answer to Phillips' charges of squandering funds, Dr. Frohlich maintained "the clinic has collet- ed all the money from the Vet- erans Administration which could be collected. Nothing was wasted." As for the Lansing Senate's ap- proval of the decision, Dr. Froh- lich indicated he was "hopeful and quite confident" it would come. THE BILL WILL GO to the Senate committee for study, fol- lowed by a floor debate period, according to a Lansing source. Phillip's change of heart came after heavy pressure by vet- erans', groups. However, he pushed through the House a re- quirement that Center adminis- trators apply to the Federal VA for hospitalization benefits due patients at the clinic. Legislation establishing a VA advisory board made up of a psy- chiatrist -and two representatives of vet organizations also got the nod from Phillips. * * * HIS ACTION was taken follow- ing a telegram sent to him by President Alexander Ruthven, stating the clinic could be oper- ated under Michigan's Mental Health Commission. He stressed that if the unit were placed under the commission, the University "could assume no re- sponsibility for costs and care of patients." See Picture Story, Page 8 Sphinx Court Welcomes 26 Into the temple, where gathers the Court, came neophyte slaves to the Great Court of Sphinx. Here they learned of many things. Here they learned to dedicate themselves to Michigan, and to the Pharaoh. So came . . . Harry Allis, Jack Arbuckle, Paul Brentlinger, Jim Brown, Jerry Burns, Neil Celley Bill Doyle, Don Dufek, Don Fie- kowsky, Art Henrie, Al Hetzeck, Don Hoover, Al Jackson, Slugg Kettler, Jeff Knight, Leo Koceski, Dick Leasia, Matt Mann, George Milroy, Bill Ohlenroth, Bob Ol- son, Chuck Ortman, Ed Reifel, Hank Wilson, Bob Wolff, and Dick Smith. In Silence there is Wisdom. Irving Nelson Wins Debate RE DISCRIMINATION: 'U' Fraternty, Sorority Constitutions Examined C t( i (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series of seven articles dealing with the policies employed in student housing facilities, with particular ref- erence to racial and religious factors.) By BUDDY ARONSON Currently the focus of! atten- tion at colleges and universities throughout the nation is the prob- lem of discriminatory practices by fraternities and sororities. Local students have been es- pecially concerned with the prob- lem, as evidenced by the Student surveys of discriminatory claus- es contained in the constitutions of their respective house mem- bers. The IFC survey disclosed that 36 of its 52 members-or 69 per- cent-have restrictive clauses of one kind or another. * * * OF THE HOUSES that have clauses prohibiting specific groups from membership, 11 forbid the acceptance of "Blacks"; six of WASHINGTON-A stowaway aboard a Polish ship en route to England was "postively iden- tified" yesterday as the missing Gearhart Eisler, 53, alleged for- mer No. 1 Communist in the United States. * * * NEW HAVEN, Conn-Levi Jack- son, Yale's Negro football captain, JUMPING COEDS: Potato Sack Race Replaces Tug of War, Spectators at the revival of Michigan's tug of war across the Tivrn tbhi, P ,rnnWill -,PP 4-.h1 switched the women to the potato sack race. The women's sack race will be run off between these two