THE MICHIGAN DAILY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1950 Egyptian Proposal A RECENT COMMUNIQUE from Egypt hints that there is an ominous trend in the Near -East to cooperate with Russia. Only several days ago, the Egyptian- Parliament applauded a deputy's proposal that Egypt collaborate with Communist bloc nations. Lashing out bitterly against Britain for maintaining troops in the Suez Canal zone, Abdel Fattah, a member! of the ruling Wafdist Party proposed that a deal with Russia would help pry con- cessions from the Western Powers. Another Wafdist ! deputy asserted that Egypt should recognize Communist China and establish an accord with the Soviet Unign. "Egypt should reach political, economic, and military agreements with the Eastern bloc," the Wafdist demanded. This is our verbal reward for casting a benevolent eye on the practices of King Farouk, and his gang of "do-nothing 80th" (or whatever it might be) hierarchy. Whether the entire Arab World will follow suit is a moot question, but a formidable one. At any rate, our only alternative now . Is to focus our attention on the interests of the masses of Arab people, who live in a state of acute poverty, illiteracy, and squalor. Our foreign policy must be mold- ed in such a way that we cooperate with the liberal elements in the Levant, through them press for democracy, and extend ECA aid to this area. The Egyption proposals serve notice that we cannot rely on the present Arab rulers to oppose Communism. -Cal Samra. THOMAS L. STOKES: Truman, GOP Truce WASHINGTON - A frontal crash on fore-i ign policy between Senate Republicans and President Truman seems to have been averted, at least for the present crisis. And a good thing for the country it is. The truce in the interest of national unity resulted from the second, sober thought among Republicans about the rampage they went on last week against Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Presi- dent Truman contributed with concilia- tion from his quarter. The public rebuke by Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York, still titular party lead- er, woke up Republicans here to the wis- dom of the movement started in the Senate last week for a formal demand for removal of our Secretary of State. That movement broke out, most unpropitiously, as the Sec- retary was in the midst of delicate and dif- ficult discussions with the prime minister of our chief ally in the world today-Great Britain. ON NITS PART, the Administration helped in the restoration of a united front by the personal appearance of Secretary Ache- son before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to explain what transpired in the conferences with British Prime Minister Cle- ment Attlee, and by Mr. Truman's own con- ciliatory overtures. He made known his earn- est desire for unity at this time and express- ed his personal intention to consult Repub- licans. 'his was followed by including their congressional leaders in invitations to a mid- week conference he called to discuss econo- mic phases of the present emergency. Gov. Dewey's call for unity cooled off Republicans who were bent upon serving the President a formal ultimatum, on be- ON THE ;Washington Merry-Gop Round WITH DREW PEARSON ATTLEE ARGUES fE PRIME MINISTER argued: 1. That a naval blockade of China would not work, that China, a big and generally self-sufficent country, could import needed materials from Russia, Burma, Indo-China. 2. That the United Nations would not OK a blockade of China. 3. That such tough tactics would alienate other Asiatic countries. 4. That such a blockade would drive China into the arms of Russia. Attlee argued that if we continued nor- mal relations with China, there was a chance for Titoism-a chance that China would come back to her traditional policy of IThe Weekend1 In Town friendship with England and the U.S.A. But if we kept China at arm's length, he man- tained there was no chance of undercutting Moscow's influence. Faced with this impasse, Truman and Attlee decided to postpone any joint de- cision on Chinese policy, but play it by ear. They will wait and see what happens and cross each bridge as they come to it. Note-The British got little information from their friends, the Indians, regarding the attitude of the Chinese delegation at Lake Success. After Sir Benegal Rau, head of the Indian delegation, lunched with Chi- nese Communists, he reported fully to his government in New Delhi, but said almost nothing to. the British. His inference was that the British would tell all to the Ameri- cans. However, he did give enough informa- tion to indicate that the Chinese Commu- nists had been extremely touglh and almost impossible to deal with. CHINA STRENGTH A TOP-SECRET study of anti-Communist guerrilla strength in China is being rush- ed to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in case of more serious difficulties with the Chinese Communists. Highlights of this study are: China is infested with unorganized, roaming bands of ex-Nationalist troops,, dispossessed landlords, and thousands of Chinese driven by hunger to steal and loot for food. They are not coordinated and often scrap with each other over the spoils. The estimated number of anti- Communist "bandits," as the Peking gov- ernment calls them, is around 1,500,000. China's Communist boss, Mao Tse-tung, has reversed his policy of "education" for non-Communists and ordered a drastic reign of terror against them. The drive is called the "bandit suppression campaign of the people's dictatorship." Martial law has been ceclared in five provinces and wholesale ar- rests are being made in such cities as Tsing- tao, Shanghai, Chungking and Canton. (Copyright, 1950, by the Bell Syndicate, Inc.) half of the party, for dismissal of Ache- son. This was being promoted, surprisingly by Senator Ives of New York, known as a close associate of Gov. Dewey, and the Governor thus disassociated himself from this adventure. It had gone pretty far-to the point, as a matter of fact, where Republicans seemed determined to seek a dominant voice in di- rection of foreign policy. Senator Ives had prepared the draft, and presented it to the Republican Policy Committee of the Senate of which Senator Taft of Ohio is chairman, and had been delegated chairman of a com- mittee of four to prepare a formal draft to be submitted this week to the Republican conference that includes all party members in the Se'nate. The Policy Committee warily side-stepped the issue on the group of juris- diction and referred it to the Republican Conference. All of this activity, with the us- ual publicity that it naturally attracted, was going on during the Truman-Attlee con- ferences. *R * * ASIDE FROM THE indiscreet nature of Republican tactics from the point of na- tional interest in a crisis, it was recognized by some Republican leaders that what was developing was not very smart politics. For the party was seeking to encroach on the re- sponsibility and prerogatives of the Presi- dent in coiduct of foreign affairs. That would impose'responsibility upon the minority party that might become em- barrassing. For Republicans, themselves, are divided on what our policy should be, and this would be more clearly revealed than now ifthey pushed too far. It is still somewhat of a mystery how the Republican Party in the Senate got itself into an exposed and vulnerable position from which it had to withdraw, except for the last election has had a very heady effect that seems to increase rather than subside. It may be recalled that on the deepening of the Korean crisis of a couple of weeks ago Republicans quieted down about Secretary Acheson, some making public statements about the need for unity, and there seemed to be general agreement that they would cease firing. (Copyright, 1950, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.) OPIERA HAMPERED BY a slow beginning, the Un- iversity Gilbert and Sullivan Society's production of "Gondoliers" gradually picked up speed, and finished with a splash of fine comic opera entertainment. ,Gondoliers" does not have the fast- breaking humor which characterizes some of the more famous Gilbert and Sullivan efforts. In fact, parts of Act I move very slowly. This early slow pace was a handicap in last night's local opener. The orchestra was a shade too loud, the principals were a bit unsure of some of their motions, and singing voices were not at their best during the first few scenes. But all of these troubles were pretty well ironed out by the time the first act finale hit the stage. Shortly before this, David Murray had enlivened the proceed- ings by telling how he "Stole the Prince" in his capacity as the Grand Inquisitor. From this point the cast made the most of Gilbert's wit and Sullivan's musical showmanship. In general the leading roles were sung with gusto and competence. Special praise for vocal skill should go to Patricia Trnes as Casilda, James Fudge as Giuseppe, Vivian Milan as Tessa and Rose Marie Jun as Gia- netta. Gloria Gonan, Jim Ensign and Dave Mur- ray romped off with the acting honors in their respective roles of the Duchess, the Duke and the Inquisitor. Miss Gonan and Murray also were tops in a musical sense, while Ensign made the most of his comical part. Outstanding in Act II was the dancing chorus which executed a vigolous "A-Ca- chucha" dance, in brilliant costumes. "There Lived a King," which might be interpreted as anti-Communist propagan- da, also drew much applause and laughter. Good music, timelessly satirical lyrics, ex- cellent chorus workand a fine second act contributed to a most pleasant, entertain- ing evening-one of the best which student theatrical groups have offered here. -Paul Brentlinger CED Response -Daily-Bill Hampton "MAYBE SO, BUT IT GETS ME CLEAR ACROSS CAMPUS WITHOUT A SINGLE STOP ..." ettePJ TO THE EDITOR The Daily welcomes communications from its readers on matters of general interestsand will publish all letters which are signed by the writer and in good taste. Letters exceeding 300 words in length, defamatory or libelous letters, and letters which for any reason are not in good taste will be condensed, edited or withheld from publication at the discretion of the editors. " . To The ,Editor: WE OF THE CED are puzzled by Barnes Connable's editorial: "CED; Methods and Goals". The editorial states that we are a dy- ing organization while at the same time it admits that we have "con- tained a fresh enthusiasm" for the sake of our objectives. It mentions the excellent character of our pres- ident, Allan Silver, and then goes on to commend our "constructive and rational policy." We cannot see how such opinions are consis- tent - with the view that the CED is a dying organization. Perhaps Mr. Connable believes that the CED does not represent public opinion on the campus. As a mat- ter of fact, the CED contains rep- resentatives from fourteen cam- pus organizations of every politi- cal, social, and religious persua- sion: T h e Unitarian Student Group, the Student Religious As- sociation, -The Young Democrats, T h e Young Progressives, The Youigg Republicans, The Students for Democratic Action, Co-ops and dormatories. We of the CED can- not understand what Mr. Conna- ble means when he says we have "lost contact with students." The CED is a student organiza- tion devoted to encouraging the free and spontaneous discussion and exchange of information about issues of common concern. We have always maintained that these issues are public matters and not merely the concern of admin- istrative committees. On the other hand, the CED has cooperated at all times with the administrators and has had long and amiable ne- gotiations with Deans and Secre- taries, as well as the President of our University. It is important to note, however, that the CED dif- fers from the Student Legislature in that it is an independent and specialized organization primarily concerned with channeling public opinion towards specific objectives and relaying information factually to the campus at large. The SL is not constructed or suited for these purposes and therefore couldmnev- er take the place of the CED. In the past, the SL has endorsed the policies of the CED and has recog- nized the fact that the two or- ganizations are complementary. The CED believes that there is a need for independent organiza- tions geared to action on social problems. We believe that the Democratic Society can only be achieved by the active participa- tion of individuals and groups in the life of the community. The Student Legislature can never re- place such activity. -Judith Levine for the membership of CED CED Action *... To The Editor: IN A recent editorial it was stated that the CED has led a "per- sonal attack" upon a Medical School Administrator. We of the CED believe that this accusation should be answered. The CED has never at, any time indulged in character defamation. The CED has addressed its petitions and let- tei's to the Secretary of the Medi- cal School upon the request of that person. Nowhere in the CED literature can a single defamatory remark be found. We have stated only the facts and these have been released with the utmost discre- tion. The contention that we have treated the Secretary of the Medi- cal School as an enemy is com- pletely without foundation. Mr. Connable who wrote the editorial accusing us of attacking a per- sonality simply does not know the facts. There are some individuals at our University who oppose the ob- jectives of the CED and have at- tempted to misconstrue and smear our policies. They have given lit- tle consideration. to the facts. The CED does not condemn its past policies but rather throws open the records for all to see. At all times a majority of the CED members have approved the nature and me- chanisms of policy adopted by the body as a whole. The CED -is a democratic student organization and has always been such. We will continue to remain indepen- dent, democratic and dedicated to the public policy of discussing, ne- gotiating and publishing all mat- ters which are the concern of the Student Body and the Adminis- tration. The CED will continue to press for the removal of .poten- tially discriminatory questions from the Medical School applica- tion forms and we invite all legis- lators, administrators, groups and individuals to join us in this pro- ject. CED meetings are open to all proposals and criticisms which can aid in the accomplishment of our task. We ask only that critics like Mr. Connable inspect the facts before verbalizing their conclu- sions. The CED asks for nothing more than fairness. -Arthur Buchbinder, Vice Pres., CED - cerning the above announcement please call at the Bureau of Ap pointments, 3528 Administratio: Bldg. The New York State Civil Ser vice Commission announces op portunities for probation officers All positions require at least on year's residence in New Yor State. The last filing date varie in different counties. The exami- nation date is February 17, 1951 Persons who will graduate from college next June or who wil complete two years of college wor next June may compete if the have been residents of thecoun- ties designated in the bulletin For further information call a the Bureau of Appointments room 3528, Administration Bldg. Lectures An illustrated lecture on som- phases of his botanical experien- ces in Northern Alaska will b given by Dr. Ira L. Wiggins a 4:15 p.m., Fri., Dec. 15, Rackham Amphitheatre. Dr. Wiggins is pro- fessor of Botany at the Stanford University and is on leave of ab- sence from his university position for the current year to take over the Directorship of the Arctic Institute at Point Barrow, Alaska Academic Notices Graduate Seminar in Anthro- pology: Mon., Dec. 18, 3 to 5 p.. m., Room 3024, Museums Bldg Mr. Anderson will discuss the Cheyenne Indians. Astronomical Colloquium: Fri. Dec. 15, 4:15 p.m., at the Obser- vatory. "The Small Scale Struc- ture of the Solar Chromosphere by Dr. Orren C. Mohler of the McMath-Hulbert Observatory. Doctoral Examination for Bar- gyla Rateaver, Botany; thesis: "Anatomy and Regeneration in the Stem and Root of Manihot utilissima Pohl," Fri., Dec. 15, Room 1139, Natural Science Bldg.. 3 p.m. Chairman, C. D. LaRue. Doctoral Examination for Cle- ment Albin Miller, Musicology; thesis: "The Dodecachordon of Heinrich Glarean" Sat., Dec. 16. East Council Room, Rackham Bldg., 9 a.m. Chairman, Louise E Cuyler. Doctoral Examination for Mor- ton Landers Curtis, Mathematics; thesis: "Deformation-Free Con- tinua in Euclidean n-Space," Sat. Dec. 16, East Council Room, Rackham Bldg., 2 p.m. Chairman R. L. Wilder. Concerts Michigan Singers, M a y n a r d Klein, Conductor, will be. heard in a program of Christmas music at 4:1-5 Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Program: Choral music by Ga- brieli, Naino, Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, Johan- nes Brahms, Healey Wilan and Gustav Holst. The public is in- vited. Faculty Concert: Mischa Meller Assistant Professor of Piano in the School of Music, will play the final program in the series of three faculty piano recitals at 8:30 Monday evening, Dec. 18 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Pro- gram: Bach's Chaconne, from Conata in D minor, Haydn's Son- ata, E-flat major, Beethoven's Sonata in F minor, Op. 57, and Chopin's Ballade in F minor, Op 52. The public is invited. Events Today University Lutheran Chapel: Annual Christmas Party, '8:30 p.. m. Bring a gift for a child at the Lutheran Childrens' Home. Roger -Williams Guild: Christ- mas party at Guild House, 8:30 p.m. Michigan Christian Fellowship;: aroli'ig. Meet at Lane -Hall, 7:3C p.m. Newman Club: Christmas Party, 8-12 midnight. Bring gift worth approximately 25 cents. Enter- tainment, refreshments, c a r ol singing. Membership cards neces- sary for admittance. Wesley Foundation will joir with SRA for a Caroling Party, Meet at Lane Hall at 7:30 p.m, at Union front door for transpor- tation to Pilots' Club party. Canterbury Club: 4-6 p.m., Tea and Open House, followed bN supper for those going to the S.R.A. caroling party. Coffee Hour at Lane Hall, 4:3( p.m. Lane Hall Board of Gover- nors will be guests. Carol Sing at the Washtenav s County Infirmary, followed by a - party at Lane Hall. Students will n meet at Lane Hall at 7:30 p.m. for bus transportation. - Hillel: The speaker after ser- - vices tonight is Mr. Olmstead, . program assistant at Lane Hall. e Topic: "The Religion I Try to k Apply." Tonight's services, 7:45. s Saturday morning's services, 9:30. . German Coffee Hour: 3:15-4:30 a p.m., League Cafeteria. Everyone l welcome. y IZFA:- Executive meeting, 4:15 p.m., Union. t Acolytes: Meeting, 7:45 p.m., League. Professor Asher Moore, Department of Philosophy, North- western University, will speak on "The Moral Philosopher." e Modern Dance and Ballet Clubs: Technique session, 4-6 p.m., Dance Studio, Barbour Gym. U. of M. Flying Club: Members desiring transportation to Pilots Club party meet at Union front door at 7:15 p.m. r Hiawatha Club: Mixer for mem- bers, 8:30 p.m., ABC Room, Lea- . gue. All members and any stu- dents from the Upper Peninsula are invited. Visitors' Night, Department of Astronomy: 7:30-10 p.m., Angell Hall. Mr. William Liller will give a short illustrated talk in Room 3017 on "A Trip to Our Neigh- boring Planets." Following the talk the Angell Hall student ob- servatory, fifth floor, will be op- en for observation of the moon and Jupiter. If the sky is not clear, the observatory will be op- en for inspection of the telescope and planetarium. Children must . be accompanied by adults. University Museums: Subject of the Friday Evening Program: "Man and Animals in Some Little-known Habitats of the Western Hemisphere." Two films: "Brazil-Tropical Lowland-The Amazon River," and "Brazil-Peo- ple of the Plantations," 7:30 p.m., f 'Kellogg Auditorium. Coming Events Canterbury Club: Sat., Dec. 16, 1 p.m., Work party, including food. Hillel: Salami Corner will be held Sun., Dec. 17, W.A.B. Lounge, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Scalp and Blade: Meeting, Sun., Dec. 17, Room 3-A, Union, 7 p.m. Prospective Orientation Leaders. Sign up at Union in Student Of- fices Mon., Dec. 18, 3-5 p.m. Only those with past experience will be . accepted. Faculty Sports Night: I.M. ' Bldg., Sat., Dec. 16, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. All sports available except swimming to faculty, teaching fellows, wives, children, and guests. For further information call Mrs. Dixon, 25-8475. i , EVENTS OF INTEREST ABOUT CAM- PUS SPORTS MICHIGAN'S pucksters will square off against a rugged Princeton University hockey five today and tomorrow in the Coliseum. Faceoff at 8 p.m. MUSICALS WHEN TWIN gondoliers abandon boat- ing for ruling, it's no wonder Venetians are thrown into a tizzy. But you don't have to be an Italian street singer to enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan's mirthful "Gondoliers," pre- sented by the University G&S Society. At 8 p.m. today and tomorrow at Pattengill Auditorium, Ann Arbor High School. See review this page. CONCERTS THE MICHIGAN SINGERS, under the direction of Prof. Maynard Klein of the music school, will present a program of Christmas music at 4:15 p.m. Sunday at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. STUDENTS and townspeople may join in singing their favorite carols at the Com- munity Christmas Sing, auspices of the Ann Arbor Junior Chamber of Commerce. Time, 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hill Auditorium. DANCES SAINT NICK will watch over the crowd tomorrow at the Union's annual Christmas semi-formal, "Santa's Fantasy." A giant Yule tree and plump'snowmen feature the decorative scheme. Rudolph Tinker and his Rhythm Reindeer will see to it that you're entertained from 9:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Late 1:30 per's. MOVIES{ THE BROTHERS, a triumphant tale of love versus brutality on a Scottish isle. A must for foreign-film lovers. Student Legis- lature Cinema Guild's pzesentation, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. today and tomorrow at Architecture Auditorium. See review this page. QUARTET, four of W. Somerset Maugham's delightfully satirical gems. Starts today at the Orpheum. KING SOLOMON'S MINES, alive with sparkling photograpry of verdant Africa. Metro's lensmen went all out on this as- signment. Starring Deborah Kerr and Stewart Granger. Today and tomorrow at iCIINIEMA It . Architecture Auditorium THE BROTHERS with Patricia Roc, Will Fyffe, Maxwell Reed and Finlay Cur- rie. FILMED ALMOST entirely in the rugged Scottish highlands (specifically, the Isle of Skye) the picture affords a fascinating glimpse of timeless customs and ritual. The action ostensibly concerns itself with the effect of a liberally endowed servant girl upon the long-smoldering feud between the MacRae-and the MacFarish clans. The girl reluctantly turns (after having been rejected by the austere MacRaes, to whom she is bound over) to a lively member of the Mac- Farish clan. This precipitates anew the two- family quarrel which is punctuated byi a dramatic ritual cursing scene and an ex- hausting oar-pulling contest. Though the film loses much of its punch after this cli- mactic moment, the beautiful scenery and the authentic setting more than compensate for this notable defect. Patricia Roc as the cause of all the trou- ble is nicely adequate in a limited role, DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN1 Sixty-First Year Edited and managed by students of the University of Michigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Student Publications. Editorial Staff Jim Brown.......... Managing Editor Paul Brentling.r.........City Editor Roma Lipsky..........Editorial Director Dave Thomas.........Feature tidtor Janet Watts .........Associate Editor Nancy Bylan........ Associate Editor James Gregory......Associate Editor Bill Connolly.........Sports Editor Bob Sandell. . .. Associate Sports Editor Bill Brenton. ..Associate Sports Editor Barbara Jans.......Women's Editor Pat Brownson Associate Women's Editor Business Staff Bob Daniels.......Business Manager Walter Shapero Assoc. 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If you are interested, it tells all about it on (Continued from Page 3) The United States Civil Service Commission announces the fol- lowing examinations: JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL A S SI S T ANT with options botanist, entomolo- gist, fishery biologist, forester, soil scientist, statistician, wildlife biologist, zoologist (parasitology including nematologists). Appli- cations must be filed by Jan. 9. ENGINEER with options aero- nautical, civil, electrical, electron- ics, mechanical, naval architec- ture, and petroleum. These posi- tions are for grades GS-9 to GS- 12. There is no closing date. The City of Detroit Civil Ser- vice Commission announces ex- aminations for Junior Account- ant, Semi-Senior Accountant, and Senior Accountant. Applications must be filed by Dec. 29. The Connecticut State Person- nel Department announ'ces an ex- amination for a Psychiatric So- cial Worker. Applications must be filed by Dec. 28. For further information con- BARNABY Good morning, Barnaby. Your Fairy Godfather's been busying himself with arrangements for your family's Christmas. They HAVE? Well, I suppose it's habit to find a few odds and ends to worry over. Even with ME in tomplete charge- It's nice, Mr. O'Malley. Did you make it?- Well... I It looks like the wreaths they have hanging on all the lamp posts down town.