GRADING SYSTEM A~w43Z U * ii See Page 4 Latest Deadline in the State GENERALLY FAIR VOL. LX, No. 151 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1950 13 U.S., France Sigma Phi Epsilon * * * Winner In IFC Sing Plan New ReichPolicy LONDON-(P)-France and the United States appeared to be strongly united last night on a policy of tying Germany into western Europe industrially and politically. For the first time since the war, France and the United States ap- peared to be going into a western foreign ministers conference with common aims. The conference opens today. There was doubt, however, as to Britain's attitude. * * SECRETARY of State Dean Acheson issued a statement giv- ing sympathy and approval to the3 "significance and far reaching in- tent" of the surprise French offer Tuesday to pool French, German and possibly other European cQal and steel production. This proposal dominated top- ' level diplomatic thinking yes- terday in London where Ache- son and British Foreign Secre- tary Ernest Bevin held two long secret discussions on German and other phases of the cold war., British officials did not seem to share the enthusiasm of one American diplomat who com- mented that "this is the first time the French have taken the initia- tive in a major constructive fash- ion to solve the German problem." A BRITISH FOREIGN Office spokesman evaded the subject when questioned by reporters. Most of the British press express- ed reserve toward the idea. In an address last night, Acheson said both the United States and Europe must sacri- floe some national interests to make the world secure against war. A COMBINATION of French and German heavy industry, as represented by coal and steel, would out-weigh Britain in the European scales. If Britain en- tered the pool, as suggested by Schuman, the government would have to take account of the pro- nounced effect on its planned economy schemes. Truman Maps Income Boost Plan Outlined In OregonSpeech ABOARD TRUMAN TRAIN- (I)-President Truman outlined last night an ambitious program of national development aimed at boosting the income of poorer working families to $4,000 annual- ly in 10 years. In his busiest day of speech making since he left Washington Sunday on a 6,000 mile tour, the President in a public address in Pendleton, Ore.: 1. Predicted that the income of those in the lower brackets can be doubled in "real" money and the nation's output of goods and services lifted to $350 billion by 1960. 2. Forecast at Boise, Idaho, that Northwest, Northeast and South- west power developments-linked with the TVA, Ohio; Mississippi and Missouri Valley Projects- "will keep us the most powerful nation in the world." CYR, YD Will Debate Today The Senate investigation of Communism in the State Depart- ment will be debated by members of the Young Republicans and Young Democrats at 8:15 p.m. to- day in Rm. 3-A of the Union. The issue will be: Resolved- that the present Senate Investiga- * * * * * * -Daluy-Ed ozma TOP OFFICIAL IN REFERENDUM-Walter J. Emmons, assistant dean and secretary of the College of Engineering, registers his opinion on the Engineering Council's referendum vote which con- tinues from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Looking on is Norm Steere, '50E, elections chairman. Voting To Continue Today In- Engineer Referendum Some 1,200 engineers have ex- pressed their opinions in the first day of the Engineering Council's referendum vote, which will con- tinue from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, according to elections chairman Norm Steers, '50E. Steere explained that faculty members and administration of- ficials of the engineering school can vote, and urged all in the col- lege to express their opinions. Segregation In Detroit Hit By Minister Detroit is the only large north- ern city maintaining segregation in public housing the Rev. Robert Bradby, a former member of the Detroit Housing Commission de- clared last night. Speaking before members of the Inter - Racial Association Rev. Bradby said that segrega- tion has been an official policy in Detroit ever since the initia- tion of the public housing pro- gram in the Edgecomb adminis- tration. Rev. Bradby said that he has al- ways opposed this practice and that he had made many a motion to end this policy during his term in office. None of the motions ev- er received the consideration of the Commission, he added. Rev. Bradby charged that the Detroit police department and the various Neighborhood Improve- ment Associations were extreme- ly active forces in maintaining segregation in housing. ID CARDS will be punched at the polls, which will be located at the main entrances of the West and East Engineering buildings. Faculty members won't need ID cards, Steere said. No irregularities occured in the balloting, except for a few ID cards Which were forgotten at the polls, Steere declared. THE ENGINEERS had a chance to express themselves on two pro- posals by the Engineering Coun- cil: 1. A "dead week" for the en- gineering school before finals, in which no bluebooks or papers would be given. 2. Exemption for graduating seniors from final exams, rea- sons to be decided upon by the Council. If, the proposals pass, they will be taken to the engineering facul- ty and administration and the Board of Regents, Steere said. "We need as many or as more votes today as yesterday to give the Council the backing it needs to carry the proposals through," he added. Bunting Honored Prof. Russell W. Bunting, re- tiring dean of the dentistry school, was honored by Acacia fraternity last night with a dinner at the chapter house. Among the alumni guests at- tending the dinner were Dean Ivan C. Crawford of the engineering school, Charles A. Sink, president of the University Musical Society, T. Hawley Tapping, general secre- tary of the alumni association. Phi Gamma Delta Takes Second Place Panel Suggests Serenade Ethics One of the largest crowds ever to attend the Interfraternity Council Sing heard Sigma Phi Epsilon win first place honors last night in Hill Auditorium. With an impressive rendition of "On the Sea" the Sig Eps led by Larry Gray and sponsored by the Chi Omega sorority, topped the list of ten competing houses. IT WAS the second time that the Sig Eps had placed first and made them the only two time win- ner in the 12 year history of the Sing. Phi Gamma Delta, directed by Bill McGowan and sponsored by Collegiate Sorosis took second place honors with "In the Still of the Night." Third place went to Pli Delta Theta, sponsored by Alpha Xi Delta and under the leadership of Otto Molmen. * * * DEAN Walter Rea presented the trophies to the top houses immediatelysafter the decision of the judges, Profs. Philip A. Duey and Wayne Dunlap of the School of Music, and Lester B. McCoy. In a Greek Week sponsored panel earlier yesterday a "Law of Ethics" governing pin seren- ades was suggested by outgoing League President Betty Jo Faulk, '50. "There should be a definite time established for the seren- ades," she declared. "Even the girls in a house don't like it when a group comes singing at four o'clock in the morning." Today's events in the Fraternity Week include a panel discussion on "Relationship of Affiliated Groups to the Administration and Alumni" at 3:15 p.m. in the Un- ion, and the House President's Dinner at 6:15 p.m. in the League. Move Toward Social Equality Seen by Dorr Speaking to members of the 18th annual Adult Edlucation In- stitute, Prof. Harold M. Dorr de- clared that striving for political democracy, now an accepted part of American life, is being climax- ed in a great surge toward social and economic equality. Dorr explained that through nearly 200 years of our history we "have moved steadily toward greater political equality. It fol- lows inevitably that when the masses have political power they will use that power to eliminate social and economic inequality." Lectures today on science, democracy, medicine and fine arts will conclude the three-day Institute Prof. Leo Goldberg, of the as- tronomy department, will talk on "New Tools for Exploring the Uni- verse" at 10:30 a.m. Prof. Lawrence Preuss of the political science department will discuss "Democracy in Action at Home and Abroad" on the inter- national level, at 11:30 a.m. At 2:30 p.m. Prof. F. Bruce Fra- lick will talk on "Failing Vision in Advancing Years." Immediately following this lecture, at 3:30, will be a lecture-demonstration on sculpture, by Prof. Thomas F. Mc- Clure. All lectures will be held in the graduate school. .NS A n Controversy Mounts Over, Tuesday Vote Controversy mounted yesterday over the so-called "five per cent" amendments proposed for the Michigan Union constitution. Two campus leaders whole- heartedly disagreed on the merits of the proposals. But the final decision rests in the hands of Union members,who have been called on to accept or reject the amendments at a mass meeting Tuesday night. * * * AIM PRESIDENT Dave Belin, '51, was strongly fearful that the Union constitution would become "stagnant" if the "five per cent" amendments were passed at the Tuesday meeting. Belin lashed out at the amendments on grounds that they would "make it harder to amend the constitution." But retiring president Bill Wise, '50 BAd, denied this. In- stead, Wise declared, the amend- mnents would result in "more people thinking about the Union and a reflexion of a larger and hence more valuable segment of members." Here in brief, is what the "five per cent" amendments call for: 1. Increasing the number of stu- dents required for a quorum at future meetings for constitutional revision. At present 400 Union members can make up a quorum. 2, Increasing the number of stu- dents required to petition for a general meeting. 200 Union mem- bers may now petition. These amendments have been endorsed by the Union Board of Directors. Noting the "increasing- ly organized housing around here," Wise asserted that they "shouldn't make it more difficult to bring about constitutional changes." -Daiy-wally Barth GREEKS GIVE OUT-Celebrating the annual Interfraternity songfest are these members of the IFC Glee Club. In an unprecedented repeat win of first place, Sigma Phi Epsilon offered "On the Sea," under Larry Grey. Second place went to Phi Gamma Delta, under Bill McGowan and third position was won by Phi Delta Theta under Otto Molmen. Dean Walter Rea presented the cups. Forum Plans Slowed By Lack of Speakers By JAMES GREGORY Plans for a Michigan Forum de- bate on the campus speaker prob- lem floundered last night, as Stu- dent Legislature officials revealed that they have been unable to se- cure an outside speaker for either Groups Block. Hooverf Plan, Says Pollock With only a quarter of the Hoover Commission's proposals for revamping the administration in effect, the plan has become stym- ied in Congress because of opposi- tion of bureaucrats and special interest groups, Prof. James K. Pollock, chairman of the political science department, charged yes- terday. "I am delighted with former President Hoover's attack on these groups, and hope that it will move members of Congress to take fur- ther action on the commission's plan during this session," Prof. Pollock said. * * * HOOVER complained Tuesday that after a brilliant start on put- ting the program into effect, it! has bogged down because of pres- sure groups and vested officials. Prof. Pollock, a member of the Hoover Commission, pointed out that many important phases of the program are now waiting approval of Congressional com- mittees. He noted that measures to re- organize the post office, account- ing office, Corps of Engineers and resource services, among others, remain to be acted upon. side or a faculty speaker to-defend present speaker restrictions. A drastically curtailed program looms as a major possibility be- cause of the lack of speakers, For- um chairman Dave Frazer, '51, said. HE REPORTED that President David Henry, of Wayne University, declined the Forum's invitation to speak in favor of campus speaker restrictions. President Henry re- fused last month to let Communist Herbert Phillips speak on the Wayne campus. Original plans called for a de- bate May 25 in Hill Auditorium, with a faculty member, a stu- dent and an outside speaker on each side, in a program entitled "Who Shall Speak?" No University faculty member has been found to oppose Dean Hayward Keniston, of the liter- ary college, and Adele Hager, '51, SL vice-president, who are to ad- vocate the view that all speakers and all viewpoints should be heard on campus. - Tom' Roach, '51, has already consented to be student opposition speaker. IN VIEW OF the speaker short- age, a curtailed Forum program may be necessary, Quentin Nesbitt, '50BAd, SL president, declared. This could be either: a debate with only a student and a faculty mem- ber on each side, or a series of speeches on the speaker problem by faculty and students, with no debate. All members of the University Lecture Committee so far contact- ed have refused to appear on the program, Nesbitt pointed out. The Forum committee has also been unable to secure outside speakers on such short notice, Nes- bitt said. By The Associated Press WASHINGTON-The House economy bloc, in a sudden upsurge of strength, last night cut an estimated $1,000,000,000 off a $29,496,- 883,504 "one package" appropriation bill and sent the measure to the Senate. * * * * WASHINGTON - Senate and House conferees agreed yester- day on a vastly expanded au- thority for ECA Chief Paul Hoff- man to use American dollars in trying to break down European trade% barriers. LONDON -- Two U.S. airmen held prisoner by the- Chinese Communists since October, 1948, left northern China last night aboard a British commercial ves- sel, according to the official Communist New China news agency. WOLVERINE MASCOT DIES: 'reppy' Leaves His Cage Forever * * * * WASHINGTON-Secretary of the Treasury Snyder announced last night that the Secret Service has smashed a million-dollar syndicate which passed counterfeit money in 28 of the 48 states and in Canada. "Treppy " the wolverine, mascot of the University's athletic teams and 14 years an occupant of a zoo cage behind the Museums Build- ing, died Tuedsay morning of un- known causes. Originally dubbed "Intrepidas," plan was to ring the last bit of college try from the home eleven, Treppy was a complete failure in his role as athletic inspirateur. * * * SOON after his arrival at the stadium that Saturday afternoon, and craft, Treppy at one time would eat from the hand of his attendant and even allowed him- self to be petted. As age crept on, however, he grew less amiable and at length became only' an object of ob- c - sr # S.. fr 4hPn Jriam;ll