',rEBRUARY 25, 1950rTW c IGNiAt1 TEMC MA________________________ Letters to the Editor (Continued from Page 4) inadequacies. The YR's propose to work for the "Individual and him alone" who "would not otherwise have an opportunity to make a tgood beginning." We oppose all- inclusive structures like socialized medicine and the Brannan plans to be meted out irrespective of in- dividual need. We believe govern- ment should cooperate with our private institutions and with local government, not control or replace those institutions. We are determined that the pre- servation of human liberty of which economic liberty is a part, comes before security, but we be- lieve that those liberties ought to be accorded each man. That's why we have adopted specific civil rights planks. Cryitics are taken aback by one quality which in working out this platform we tried to inject. We tried to be positive and to set down what we favor before what we op- pose. We tried to be direct, to be l specific. Spne liberals protest that "we are not in line with the GOP hier- archy." 't should be made clear that the YR function is not to conform to the party line if one exists. Our job is to contribute such ideas as we "Young Turks" think will help our party to achieve real victory; to deserve the confi- dence of the younger voters, es- pecially; to be forward looking about the problems of a free soci- ety. We think that we've made a good beginning with the "Oppor- tunity State" idea. We think a vigorous and united party can be built around this kind of positive program. Or put it this way: To heck with t the labelists and semantics. We're out to offer the people a signifi- cant alternative. We're out to give the Democrats some real compe- tition for a change! -Howard Hartzell, Chairman, National Action Committee, U. of M. Young Republicans Opportunity State .. . To the Editor: " HAVE before us the so called "opportunity state" platform of the University of Michigan Young Republican Club, which they claim , if adopted, will save the American people from the disastrous road to "socialism" or the "welfare state." A look into this program gives the impression of great confusion; for while the Republicans want a balanced budget, lower taxes, and less government control, they also l want the Democratic Platform pledges as to civil rights, natural resources, including soil and wa- ter conservation, federal projects similar to the TVA, tidelands oil, reclamation and irrigation pro- jects, further anti-trust action, most of the agricultural and wel- fare program, etc. IT IS SIGNIFICANT TO NOTE jTHE ALMOST COMPLETE "ME TOISM" OF THIS REPUB- LICAN PLATFORM. THESE YOUNG REPUBLICANS REAL- IZE THAT THE ELECTORATE FAVOR OUR DEMOCRATIC r PLATFORM, SO "ME TOO" IS SAID UNDER A NEW LABEL OF "THE OPPORTUNITY STATE." However the Young Republi- cans contradict themselves; the platform they advocate is going to cost more money and need more .government regulation and yet taxes are to be lowered at the same time, while the federal bud- 4 get is even now unbalanced. This is as if the Republicans want the frosting of federal services with- out the cake of federal taxation. On the points of difference be- tween the Young Republicans and the Democratic party-the Bran- nan Plan, Health Insurance, and Taft-Hartley, a debate should be arranged. Mr. Belin, Young Re- publican President, has chal- lenged any group to do so. Per- haps he will recall that four Smonths ago, the Young Democrats offered to debate any specific is- sues with the Young Republicans. The Young Republicans refused and offered only to talk of nebu- lous generalities. We again repeat our challenge. Would the Young Republicans care to debate with us Taft-Hartley, or the Brannan Plan, or Compulsory Health In- surance. If not, why? -Executive Committee - University of Michigan Young Democratic Club (Floyd Marks, Chairman). Bamboo Vaughan says Thanks Michigan To the Editor: W HAT IS THIS gibberish about the "opportunity state" that has been cluttering up The Daily editorial page the last week? The word sounds fine. Everyone wants opportunity. My only inquiry is to know who gets the opportu- nities? Is it the fellow republican wall streeters, cartelists, and co- lonial exploiters who seem to have reaped the greatest profits from such "opportunity?" The campus Young Republicans have issued their platform for opportunity. The first item that greets the eye on turning the page is Civil Rights. Looks O.K. on a national scale-FEPC, anti-lynch, anti-poll tax. But why is the YR afraid to apply civil rights prin- ciples to the state of Michigan and Ann Arbor? For a student group in a northern university not to endorse Fair Educational Prac- tices laws is a condemning error. But maybe a YR attack on the quota system would embarass its brethern in the administration. The YR knows about this legisla- tion and the state-wide struggle for it. They remained neutral on it in the CED when support was asked for Senator Blondy's bill (S-155). The omission of this vi- tal point for which many campus and state groups are fighting raises serious questions in my mind. Again the YR gives lip service to minority rights in regard to political beliefs. It says "an op- portunity state must necessarily include equal rights for all." But listen to the double talk in the very same paragraph. "We do not want the outlawing of the Com- munist Party, but we staunchly oppose the holding of federal jobs by Communists or their teaching in our schools." How is this equal rights for all when one can face unemployment merely by political associations. It would seem by the preceeding logic for the YR to deny jobs and academic freedom to Democrats, Progressives, So- cialists, and others with whom they did not agree. What i the connection with this and "equal rights for all?" I confess I am at loss to find the answer. Sounds like opportunity for everyone - if you're a republican. The YR opposes socialized medi- cine, but supports government aid in the medical field "in propor- tion to the inability of a state to provide adequate service." How this differs significantly from the pirinciple of the so-called "so- cialist" plans nowup before con- gress is beyond me. Fortunately there is an answer to YR confusion, but there are space limitations. The Young Progressives challenge Belin and any others supporting such :No- cracy. You name the time and place and the YPA will be there. It will not only talk about a real program, but will show you how it can be applied to local condi- tions. -Gordon MacDougall. * * * Democracy in Education To the Editor: T SHOULD LIKE to take this A opportunity to invite students, faculty members, and other in- terested persons to attend and participate in the Democracy In Education Conference. This Con- ference will be held at the Michi- gan Union this coming week-end, Saturday. and Sunday, February 25 and 26. Democracy In Education is an elusive goal for which all stu- dents should constantly strive. Those of us who believe that the future of democratic institutions is being threatened by obviously undemocratic practices cannot af- ford to stand idly by while these practices are continued. Students who believe in Democracy, and who believe that education en- ables Democracy to accomplish its objectives, must earnestly main- tain the principle that merit should be the determining cri- terion for admission to our col- leges and universities. The same criterion should be applied to the selection of those entrusted with the task of guiding our students in their pursuit of knowledge. Ex- traneous considerations such as tical affiliation have no place in a democratic society. Students throughout the state of Michigan have been attempt- ing to find some solution to their many problems. As a result, mul- tiform groups and organizations have sprung up. Each of these groups seeks a particular path which it trusts will enable it to accomplish desired objectives, whether the objective be the eli- mination of a quota system, pro- motion of academic freedom, or a peaceful. world. All of these groups, though they work in com- parative isolation from each other, have a common goal. That goal is a greater degree of democracy in the field of education. The Democracy In Education Conference seeks to provide a basis whereby these various groups may be enabled to achieve a more effective coordination of their ac- tivities, where such coordination might strengthen the programs of each. The immediate objective of the conference is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. comparison of programs, and evaluation of techniques. It is hoped thit each person or group will profit from the discussion of both successes and failures ex- prienced by others. The sponsors of this Conference urge you to join the fight for equality of opportunity in educa- tion, for extension of academic freedom, and better international relations. Member of Democracy ference --Tom Byers Executive Committee In Education Con- * * * Subversive Fable ... To the Editor: IN THE DEPTHS of subversive circles a fable makes the rounds. It is called DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER Long ago in a mountainous re- gion of a mysterious land (prob- ably Russia) lived 20,000 young mules.rThey gaily galloped over 100 yard-long pastures, brayed much, made love, pricked up their long grey ears, whirled their tails and munched oats. Fat and satis- fied they looked forward to a life of mulishness. But there were a few unhappy mules who thought thoughts no self-respecting mule should think and who sometimes talked with the mares who lived in a field near heaven. From the mares these unhappy mules learned they were part horse and learned many other things. They no longer looked forward to a mulish life but met in little groups and loudly proclaimed they should live like horses and not like mules. They seldom agreed among themselves how they could become horses and said many silly things, but some that made horse- sense. In spite of their small num- bers they were noticeable in the community of mules and soon the fat, indifferent mules uncomfort- ably felt their presence. They not much cared to think but they knew: All muledom was in dang- er! From their ranks rose a great stately mule and demanded at- tention. Lifting its clear voice it asked: "Who in this barren coun- try use horses anyway? Don't you dumb mules see you defame all our characters?" -Jack A. Lucas New Women's Dorm ... To the Editor: WE APPLAUD Martha Bazar, who has finally broken down the myth of the New Women's Residence. To those who envious- ly eye the residents of the New Dorm, we say "DON'T!" The ultra-modern motif of the lounges has replaced comfort with nothing but semi-padded park benches and the trappings that might well be associated with a Miami Beach cabana. It is indeed a pity that we must reconcile our- selves with a view of snow-covered vistas seen through bamboo shades instead of the expected coconut palms. In due consideration of the many guests which the girls might en- tertain, the architect endowed the dormitory with a copious supply ever, to give us that which might prove useful - a recreation room. Numerous attempts have been made to transform one of the lounges into a rec room, but none have been successful. The delicate acoustics of this venerable edifice are such that the thunderous boom of a ping-pong ball reverberates throughout the halls above. In keeping with the multitude of modern conveniences with which the dorm has been equipped are the two coin phone booths, de- signated for the use of 600 girls. It is our good fortune that the lobby is large enough to hold the 598 girls who patiently await the Sunday -morning conversations with the folks at home. These are not idle statements intended to disperse the pink cloud that surrounds this proverbial pal- ace. Taken seriously, they are con- crete suggestions directed toward the betterment of the New Wom- en's Residence. -Felicia Weissman, Sue Joseph * * * Republicans To the Editor: SELDOM IN American history has a President been returned to the White House under such favorable conditions as has Harry Truman. He owes much to organ- ized labor and agriculture. He owes a lot to that queer bird, "the man in the street," the chaps num- bered in the "Don't Know" group in the polls. And he owes a debt he can never repay to the stupidity of the Republican Party which sought to carry water on both shoulders, to go down the "middle of the road" instead of being what it always has been, the party of sane, constructive conservatism. No, I didn't vote for him. But I have never ceased to worry about my traditional party. Republicans must clean house. Republicans must study history and return to the solid principles of their fathers: Hamilton, their founder, Lincoln, their humanizing saviour, Theodore Roosevelt, their fight- ing man, and Dawes, the greatest and most eloquent exponent of conservatism in modern times. They must find a Coolidge to up- hold the public interest against the factions that would destroy us; a Mellon with real knowledge of finance and a sense of public duty. Perhaps they will find in their greatest leader, Taft of Ohio, the inspiration and the character required to convince the people that their real security lies within themselves rather than in the poli- tical hanger-on from the pool room or union office. Let us take our Constitution in one hand and our Bibles in the other and seek with God's guidance to bring our people back from the enervation of false luxury, from economic stagnation, and inevit- able ruin, to belief in their own strength and intelligence as in- dividuals. -Jasper B. Reid, Jr. * * * 'Appalling Ignorance..' To the Editor: M R. CLARK'S statements in The Michigan Daily on Feb. 18, 1950 about the caste system in India betray appalling ignorance. A meagre knowledge of the pre- sent Indian Constitution and the general practice in the country ought to show anybody that only a biased mind could compare caste in the Hindu faith to Christ in Christianity. His statement about any progression to "the Brahmin cow and Brahmin human" through many thousands of incarnations" (sic) may be sensational for no- toriety but are no part of Hindu- ism. The larger implications of the Red danger and the futility of In- dia as an ally in any eventual anti- Communist war are unwarranted prophecies. India is on the threshold of a tremendous social reconstructive period. Our task is hard and the road is uphill; we look for every guidance and advice from all men of goodwill. But statements as Mr. Clark's are hardly conducive either to the solution of our domestic problems or the mutual amity of civilized nations. -K. N. Sahaya * * * Call to Arms ... To the Editor: CIVILIZATION today is riding on a train at ninety miles an hour with an open switch ahead. For how else can the present nu- clear armament race between this and other nations be described? It is a desperate situation which, unless alleviated, can only end in the massive destruction of gov- ernments and peoples. Perhaps it will destroy all civilization, even all life. For this reason, it therefore be- comes imperative for people, the young as well as the old, those in power as well as those not, to face reality, to turn from their petty desires, complaints, and pleasures, to leave this mad dance of forget- ting the obvious because it is so fearful, and to begin to try to find ways and means of avoiding the otherwise inevitable consequences. Let us all, then, forget the present minor issues, which abound on all sides, in order to be better able to concentrate on this vital ques- tion. Nor is there much time left; the hydrogen bomb waits at the open switch. -Hessel E. Yntema, Jr. * ** Camnpus Politics.. To the Editor: JIM McILHENNY's letter publish- ed Feb. 18 has some interesting implications. If the presence on the campus of such "pink" groups as the Young Democrats and the A.V.C. is going to rob some of us of our chances of employment by "big business," isn't it equally likely that the presence of such "unpink" groups as the Young Republicans is going to rob some of us of our chances of emplo- ment as labor organizers? -Leonard M. Naphtali * * *h. To the Editor:l IN HIS RECENT letter, Mr. Mc- Ilhenny confined himself to ful- mination and abuse, never quite making clear the consequences of his suggested reaction against campus "political pressure groups" who are robbing students "of fu- ture prestige in the non-academic world." Unfortunately for his case, some of the consequences are only too clear. "Most of us," he writes, "will be looking for jobs with big busi- ness. Big business- does not like pinks, it does not like extreme liberals, it wants men and women whom it can trust to further all of its interests." Accordingly, Mr. M. would have us shape our thoughts, our phi- losophies, our acts, to the liking of a few men in powerful positions. The polite word for this is cyco- phantism. There are less polite but more descriptive synonyms, like kow-towing and intellectual cowardice - and others unprint- able but still more descriptive .. . In his numerous surveys of "the great majority of students at Michigan," it seems strange that Mr. M. did not discover consider- able sentiment against such an ignoble surrender to the interests of big business or any other single source of influence. He seems to credit his fellow students with lit- tle independence and still less in- tegrity .. . We find Mr. M. managing to tol- erate the fact, as he admits, that it is "true only in part" that the Med- ical School discriminates against minorities -- particularly since such a policy would seem to re- strict the "complete freedom of op- portunity" which he so strongly favors - elsewhere in his letter. He is willing to tolerate the fact not only because he doesn't care to do anything about it, but he also wishes to prevent others from taking such action as seems ap- propriate to them. His right to do this is questionable. We also find the name of the Young Republicans glaringly ab- sent from Mr. M.'s partial list of "political pressure groups," though he found leisure to include both the campus Democrats and Pro- gressives. I am sincere in hoping that our Republicans will not be flattered by this omission, and that they will not appreciate being giv- en a less prominent place in the stream of Mr. M.'s abuse. Their effective participation in CED meetings and active campaigning for their beliefs surely merit them that place of honor. Essentially, Mr. M.'s call is a non-partisan invitation to inac- tion and cowardice, at a time when independent thought and resolute To the Editor: EVERY NOW AND then some- one writes to The Daily telling us about all the people who don't see things or do things his way, and he lumps the whole assort- ment together as "radicals." It's a free country. He can dis- like any cast of thinking he pleases.. It takes all kinds to make a world - and a democracy. But for the sake of logic, he ought to find another word. "Radical" (adj. L. radix) says the unabridged Webster on any University library table, is "pro- ceeding from the root." It's syno- nyms are: complete, constitution- al, entire, essential, extreme, fun- damental, ingrained, innate, na- tive, natural, organic, going, total., Of 13 synonyms, only one has, at the present time a negative con- notation, and that one is "ex- treme." "Since the majority find super- ficial treatment of any matter the easiest and most comfortable," I quote Webster, "radical measures which strike at the root of evil or need may be looked upon as ex- treme." action are needed literally for sur- vival. I do not believe that the ma- jority of students, for whom he presumes to speak, will heed his appeal. The young people of America have, in their various ways, a valuable contribution to make to today's world. It would be tragic were they to be deterred by Mr. M.'s counsels of fear and complacency. I, -Allan Silver * * * * * * Radicals The antonyms of radical are: conservative, inadequate, incom- plete, .moderate, palliative, partial, superficial. You can vote Republican, Demo- cratic or Vegetarian, as far as I'm concerned, but if you are using "radical" to denounce your op- ponents you will have to find a stronger argument. Getting down to the roots of a thing is no easy matter, and those who do deserve special respect and recognition. Any thinking, man must take of f his hat to a real radical, for he's a mighty scarce item. Of course, if you want to adopt the mad logic of Alice in Wonder- land you can always say im- periously with Humpty-Dumpty, "When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean, neither more nor less." But semantically you'll be esoteric. You can't have a logical argu- ment without a definition of terms which is generally accepted. And we'll get absolutely nowhere if I am informed "everyone knows what a radical is," for the term has been used to censure a great diversity of unpopular behavior - from smoking in an off-limits campus john to defending some form of national health insurance. -E. Fitz-James * * * Stromboli ... To the Editor: WHAT happened on Stromboli Was slightly less than holy Yet our student Legislature Went rushing back to nature O say, did Walter falter? Whence homage due to Bromage? -Lou and Carol Orlin. MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Hill and Tappan Streets Rev. Earl Grandstaff, Acting Minister Howard Farrar, Choir Director 9:45 A.M.: Student Class. 10:50 A.M.: Morning Worship. Sermon Topic- "Facing Suffering." Mrs. Rosa Page Welch, Chicago, soloist for the service. (This service will be broadcast over WHRV.) (Nursery for children during the 'service.) GUILD HOUSE: 438 Maynard Street H. L. Pickerill, Minister to Students Jean Garee, Associate Student Guild: 6:00 P.M. supper at this church. 7:00 P.M.: Rosa Page Welch of Chicago will sing and interpret Negro Spirituals. CHURCH OF CHRIST 210 N. Fourth Ave. Y.M.C.A. Auditorium Carl York Smith, Minister Telephone Numbers: 2-6007 and 2-7120 Sermon Topics- A.M.: "God's New Creation." P.M.: "Christ, The Great High Priest." Guest Speaker, 0. P. McKendree. ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH No. Division at Catherine 8:00 A.M.: Holy Communion. 9:00 A.M.: Holy Communion (followed by Stu- dent Breakfast, Canterbury House). 9:45 A.M.: Church School, Grades 7, 8, & 9. 11:00 A.M.: Church School through Sixth Grade. 11:00 A.M.: Morning Prayer and Holy Baptism. Sermon by the Rev. Henry Lewis, S.T.D. 12 :15 P.M.: After-Service Fellowship. 5:30 P.M.: Canterbury Club Buffet Supper, Canterbury House. Cabinet elections. Mr. DeWitt Baldwin, Director of Lane Hall will speak on "Summer Service Projects." 6:00 P.M.: High School Group, Page Hall. 8 :00 P.M.: Evening Prayer. Sermon by the Rev. Ellsworth E. Koonz. 7:15 A.M. Wednesday: Holy Communion (fol- lowed by Student Breakfast) . 10:15 A.M. Thursday: Holy Communion; 12:10 P.M. Student Lenten Lunch, Canterbury House; 12:30 P.M. Intercessions and Meditation in the church; 6:30 P.M. Family Potluck Supper; 7:30 P.M. Study of the Bible. 12:10 P.M. Friday: Holy Communion followed by Lenten Luncheon, Page Hall; 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Open House, Canterbury House. 5:15 P.M. Daily (Mon. thru Fri.) : Evening Prayer and Meditation. ANN ARBOR UNITY CENTER 310 S. State 11:00 A.M.: Sunday Service. Topic-"Today's Challenges." Service will be conductd by youth of Unity from Detroit. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1432 Washtenow Av. W. P. Lemon and W. H. Henderson, Ministers MaynardKlein, Director of Music Mildred Beam, Church School Director 9:30 A.M.: Westminster Guild Bible Seminar. Coffee and rolls at 9:00 A.M. 10:45 A.M: Morning Worship. Lenten sermon by Dr. Lemon. Topic-"Donations for the Rich." 5:30 P.M.: Wstminster Guild supper followed by an address by Mr. Henderson, "Ecclesiastical Quirks that have changed American History." FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Scientist .-_-_- . , 1.. _. _ A . UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHAPEL AND STUDENT CENTER 1511 Washtenaw Avenue-Phone 5560 (The LutheranChurch-Missouri Synod) Rev. Alfred T. Scheips, Pastor 9:30 A.M.: Bible Study, "Original Sin." 10:30 A.M.: Morning Service, with sermon by the pastor, "My Missionary Efforts." 5:30 P.M.: Gamma Delta Supper. Program at 6:10, "How to answer objections to the Chris- tian faith." 9:15 P.M. Tuesday: Social Hour. 7:30 P.M. Wednesday: Lenten Vespers, with sermon subject, "Today shalt thou be with Me in Paradise." 6:00 P.M.EFriday: Married Couples Dinner and- Social Evening. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 512 East Huron Rev. C. H. Loucks, Minister and Student Counsellor Roger Williams Guild, 502 East Huron 10:00 A.M.: Bible Study. Amos. 11:00 -A.M.: Morning Worship. Sermon, "God" by Rev. C. H. Loucks. 6:00 P.M.: Guild Cost Supper and Program. Rev. George Riday, Director of Christian Edu- cation in Detroit, will speak on "The Bible- The Basis of Christian Faith." VILLAGE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP (Interdenominational) University Community Center Willow Run Village Rev. J. Edgar Edwards, Chaplain John R. Hertzberg, Director of Sacred Music 10:45 A.M.: Divine Worship. Sermon, "Credo-Beyond Doubt." Anthem, "Surely He Hath Borne our Grief" Handel. 10:45 A.M.: Church School and Nursery. 3:30 P.M.: Meeting of the World Christian Action Committee. 4:30 P.M.: Study and Discussion Group. Theme, "Jesus' Attitude Toward Religious Tradition." Leader, Dale Maboll. 5:30 P.M.: Fellowship Supper. 8:00 P.M. Friday, March 3: Lenten Service. FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 1917 Washtenaw Avenue-Phone 2-0085 Rev. Edward H. Redman, Minister 10:00 A.M.: Adult Study Group on "Unitarian Social Values." 11:00 A.M.: Sermon by Mr. -Redman: "Religion for Mature Minds." 7:00 P.M.: Unitarian Student Group. Panel on "Democracy in Education." Film, "Boundary Lines." Refreshments. 6:15 P.M. Monday: Dinner a"#$1.00. Prof. Hideo Kishimoto from University of Tokyo on "Jap- anese Unitarianism." LUTHERAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION National Lutheran Council 1304 Hill Street Henry O. Yoder, D.D., Pastor 9:10 A.M.: Bible Class at the Center. 10:30 A.M,: Worship Services in Zion and Trinity Churches. 5:30 P.M.: L.S.A. Supper Meeting and Program at Zion Parish Hall. Speaker-Prof. Paul Kauper of the University Law Faculty. 7:30 P.M. Tuesday: Discussion Hour at the Center-"What Do Lutherans Believe." 4:00 P.M. 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