iY e St i~t au& Dalig MORNING HEADLINES WHRV MIDNIGHT CLOD DY, CONTINVED COLDI Latest Deadline in the State VOL. LXII, No. 37 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1951 SIX PAGES U .S. Plan Reported for Disarming Would Include A-Bomib Count PARIS--(P)--The United States was reported ready last night to submit to a count of its atomic bombs and other weapons as part of an international disarmament plan if all other countries will do the same. The plan is part of a peace package with which the U.S. hopes to seize the initiative against the Soviet Union in the sixth United Nations general assembly opening here today. * * * IN THE first move to take the offensive, the United States, Bri- tain and France came forward with a surprise proposal that the UN appoint a "neutral interna- tional commission" to make an in- vestigation in both East and West Germany as to whether it is pos- sible to hold genuinely free elec- tions for an all-German govern- ment. This. was the West's an- swer to the Communists' German unity campaign. The only move made by the Soviet Bloc yesterday was in the windup session of the fifth as- sembly which adjoured to clear the decks for the new assembly which convenes at 9 a.m. EST today. A Russian proposal to refer to the new assembly the question of giving China's seat to the Com- munists was smothered by a vote of 20 to 11, with 11 absentions. The Russians are certain to revive the issue. * * , THE UNITED STATES, in ad- vancing its authoritatively report- ed plan for an atom bomb count, still stands on its demands for foolproof inspection and verifica- ° tion of such a census. This stum- bling block Is expected to delay, if not prevent, an atomic war chest. The Russians and Americans never have agreed on a system to verify such a count, and an east- ern European source tonight called the new American plan a "big bluff." In short, few delegates ex- pect Russia to take the challenge. . s s-. . Reds May Pull Atom Shocker MOSCOW-(MP-Foreign observ- ers here said yesterday the Soviet Union might spring a surprise at the New United Nations session in Paris, possibly with regard to atom control The observers said they are con- vinced the Soviets have at least one big surprise up their sleeves for the session opening today. It may have to do with a propo- sal on atomic controls and the overall question of arms reduction. It may also include a spectacular peace move. The Soviet press has been non- committal about what moves its delegation might make in Paris. There has been very little in the newspapers about the coming ses- sion. LanguagePla Arouses Debate Lit :Faculty's Proposal To Require Two Years Opposed by High Schools (Editor's note: This is the first of two articles concerned with a literary college faculty proposal, advanced last May 14, to extend the language re- quirement to four semesters.) By CAL SAMRA A literary college faculty proposal to require a four semester pro-I ficiency in a foreign language from all of the college's graduates has stirred up opposition from State high schools. In brief, the proposal, which was advanced last spring and is now being given serious consideration by President Harlan H. Hatcher, allows future literary college students to satisfy the proficiency re- quirement either by passing a placement test or by completing four semesters of any language they wish. The proposal, if approved by the Board of Regents, would not affect students now attending the college. REPORTEDLY, the opposition of certain State high schools has arisen for various and sundry reasons, the primary ones being: 1) The new proposal would force high schools which don't already offer courses in foreign languages to add them to their curricula. 2) Some high school principals entertain doubts about the cul- tural value of a two-year course in a foreign language. 3) Other argue that it would be preferable to require two years of American history. 4) Another group contends that the placement test would jeopardize the reputations of their high schools, and would conse- quently tend to discourage the teaching of languages in these high school. 1 * * * THOUGH literary college Dean Burton D. Thuma has denied that the proposal was "especially controversial," a source close to the Uni- versity said yesterday that "even within the literary college there is not a unanimous opinion." On the other side of the ledger, however, several literary college faculty members have pledged strong support of the proposed innova- tion, Prof. Henry W. Nordmeyer, chairman of the Germanic languages department, explained: "In this shrinking world of ours, it seems to be of great educational value to be language conscious, regardless of what language one takes." Prof. Nordmeyer deplored the fact that Americans are typically versed in only one language. He insisted that a "mono-lingual in- tellectual elite would be harmful to the United States in its contact with other countries." The case for the -proposal was also briefed by Prof. Benjamin F. Bart, Jr. of the French department. According to Prof. Bart, a greater knowledge of languages would serve as a channel to a better under- standing of the cultures of foreign countries. He pointed out that there is a great deal of "bad teaching" of foreign languages in high schools. This, he said, furnishes students with only an introduction to the language and develops only an- tagonism. Though stressing the merits of the proposal, Prof. Bart admitted that better language teaching in high schools would "relieve the pres- sure on the University." See HIGH SCHOOLS, Page t EconoMist Predicts End To CoIlege Deferments Reds With Bottle Bust DETROIT-(P)-At least one bubble in the rising cost of liv- ing burst yesterday. Detroit taverns which boost- ed the price of beer five cents a bottle after the recent federal tax increases were warned by the government to take it back. John J. Frank, Detroit en- forcement director of the Office of Price Stabilization, said the increases could be applied to case-lot beer-but not to single bottle prices. Tories Try To Prevent Devaluationj LONDON - Britain's new con- servative government laid drastic plans yesterday for a national fight to stave off another devalu- ation of the pound. Prime Minister Winston Chur- chill after a special meeting of the cabinet was reported ready to: * * SLASH Britain's import pro- gram by anything up to one- fourth,etouching off a new phase of austerity. Food is likely to be scarcer and gasoline is likely to be rationed. Ask all other nations of the British-led sterling a r e a to slice their gold and dollar spending. Inform the United States that substantial American help is es- sential if Britain is to fulfill her $13,160,000,000 arms program over the next three years. Suspend Britain's promises to liberalize her trade with European nations. Boost production by a target figure of a b out 1,200,000,000 pounds annually-or about four percent of the national income- which is the extent ot which Bri- tain is. spending more than she is earning. THE CHURCHILL government's prospective work-harder call to the nation may mean suspension of the five-day week in many key industries, and a new wage incen- tive system for workers.- Iran Starts Domestic Oil Production TEHRAN, Iran-(P)-The gov- ernment of Iran announced yes- terday that with God's help and no foreign engineers it is operating part of the old Anglo-Iranian Oil Company refinery temporarily to supply domestic needs. An official said if foreign cus- tomers show up with their own tankers to take away oil the opera- tion may be expanded and kept going. Iranian experts conceded, how- ever, that foreign help is needed for capacity production. AIOC and other tankers are boycotting Iran- ian oil, IRAN'S own nationalized opera- tion of a single unit that can turn out 250,000 tons a month started Sunday. It is scheduled to go on for a month at the Abadan plant, the world's largest. Total plant output by the Brit- ish before they closed down oper- ations last July 31 in the nation- alization crisis that later drove them out of Iran was 2,500,000 tons a month. The prideful Iranian announce- ment perhaps carried the hope it will influence the British to re- new negotiations with Premier Mo- hammed Mr-adegh who is tarry- ing in Washington. Resist Tank, .Allied Rocket Attack B lasts Battle Rages On Two Key KoreanHills Hint eis Dislike New Truce Pla BULLETIN MUNSAN--A')-The Commun- ists today rejected an Allied pro- posal that final settlement of the Korean buffer zone issue be shelved pending settlement of other items on the armistice agenda. By 'he Associated Press Communist troops last night defended with rockets and the fire of massed tanks two key hill posi- tions they won in a savage Sunday attack on the western front. Allied infantrymen supported by tanks, artillery and planes were fighting up the two slopes. Pitched battles flared all along an eight e Eisen- mile sector of the battle front and e Gen- southwest of Yonchon. en route * * * AN ALLIED officer estimated that elements of two Communist regiments were defending the hills. Behind them 22 Russian- type tanks poured fire at the at- Is tacking UN troops. All was quiet on the peace front as the Allies urged the Reds to skip final settlement of the deadlocked buffer issue and go on to other questions in hopes of hastening a Korean armis- rTruman, tice. ation's top full-dress A Peiping radio broadcast gave House. the impression the Allied proposal Kph Short was not acceptable. inference, THE BROADCAST asserted the of allo- Allies were attempting to gain " for the Kaesong by trick or conquest. The Organiza- broadcast, heard in San Francisco, ewer's su was heralded in advance by the lied pow Communist radio as important. A United Nations command y expected spokesman said Communist ac- ld ceptance might cut in half the low of U.S. time necessary to stop the fight- r to build ing in the 16-months-old war. r focein He did not estimate what the g force time might be, however. of sche- The formal proposal, made at yesterday afternoon's meeting in Panmunjom, was that a 2-mile- .red cheer- wide buffer zone, with some ad- alked nit justments, be created whereverthe nine-hour battle line happens to be when an Pentagon, armistice is signed. 'lair House. t of poli- Truman his talk e general CIO TO Slow HOME AGAIN-Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) holds his two-year-old grandchild, Anne hower, as he looks toward his other grandchild, Dwight David Eisenhower being held by th, eral's son, John. John's wife is at the right. The general stopped to visit his family whilee to White House military talks in Washington. ___________________* * * * "STRICTLYMILITARY: World News 1- l1IJ* It may be very difficult to defer anyone for educational reasons be- cause of the expected manpower situation Prof. William Haber of the economics department asserted last night. Speaking to delegates to the Directors of Orientation confer- ence, Prof. Haber explained that this shortage will ensue when the present reservoir of 21-25 year olds are drained. IN HIS address entitled "HigherI UNPRECEDENTED PERIOD: Intense Psychological War Cited by Padover Education and the Manpower Problem," Prof. Haber predicted that such a mass drafting of youth might lead to "a society with an overemphasis on physical strength." To further complicate the sit- uation, he pointed out,there are not enough 18 year olds to main- tain the size of our present standing army. He proposed a solution which would have educators and mili- tary leaders devise a plan whereby some men could be sent to camp, some to the laboratory and some to classrooms" in order to preserve a balance of society within- the garrison state which the United States may be for a decade or two generations. EMPHASIZING the growing stress on physical security as pos- sibly becoming dominant in the country's future labor force, Prof. Haber urged the adoption : of a long-range plan to safeguard the humanities so that our society can "strike a balance." The conference was opened yes- terday morning with speeches by assistant dean of students Ivan W. Parker, vice president Marvin L. Niehuss and Dean E. E. Stafford of the University of Illinois. Murder Trial W.ill Resume Trial will be resumed at 1 p.m. today of three 18-year-old youths accused of the brutal mallet-slay- Roundup By The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS-ThedLouisi- ana Supreme Court yesterday de-' nied a writ seeking to bar criminal Judge J. Bernard Cocke of New Orleans from hearing the cases of five Lake Charles newsmen ac- cused of defaming 16 public of- ficials and three gamblers. WASHINGTON - Lt. Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., a fight- ing man who has seen service all over the world, yesterday was named boss of the Marines. President Truman announced the appointment, effective Jan. 1. At that time the present Marine commandant, Gen. Clif- ton Cates, will completeahis four-,year tour of duty. Cates will be assigned some other job. LOS ANGELES-Four men, in- cluding a chief engineer, were killed and five were injured in an explosion at a Douglas Aircraft Company branch plant yesterday, the second blast at the plant with- in two weeks. TUCUMCARI, N.M. - In blinding eastern New Mexico snow, a chartered airliner crashed and broke in two yester- day, killing one of its load of 26 Korean war veterans. DETROIT-The motor city will elect a new mayor and common council today to serve two year terms. Mayor Albert Cobo is up for re-E election opposed by labor-support- ed County Clerk Fred Brannigan. Municipal elections in several other major cities are also slated for today. OSLO-The Nobel Peace Prize for 1951 has been awarded to Leon Jouhaux, of France, the Norwegian Nobel Institute announced yester- day. Jouhaux, a militantly anti-Com- munist labor leader, is the 50th recipient of the prize. Uen. iEisenhower n~iro- All Political Diseussio1 WASHINGTON - (A') - Gen. LATER in the day, M] Dwight D. Eisenhower yesterday Eisenhower and the na sidetracked any discussion of his defense officials held a political intentions "just now" and conference at the White said he has never authorized any Ike-for-President boom. Press Secretary Jos The five-star general also de- told newsmen the c clared he did not discuss politics lasting an hour and 20 -"not a bit"-during a. private centered on "problems luncheon meeting with President cation and production' Truman at Blair House yesterday North Atlantic Treaty ( noon.____________ I -- ____preme headquarters, A] ? ers in Europe. Bi g s It had been generall: gest A om that the conference woi means to quicken the fl Blast Roeksarms to Europe in ord up a compact fighting Nevada Area 3Wetern Europe ahea LAS VEGAS - ()- A strong, EISENHOWER appea fiery atom bomb--the most power- ful but tired as he tf ful and brilliant in the fall test newsmen at his hotel series at Yucca Flat--rocked the after an exhausting southern Nevada desert for miles round of talkseat the yesterday but no serious damage the White House and B was reported. Asked if the subjec Children were released from tics had come up in school in the little town of Cali- with Mr. Truman, thi ente, Nev., (population 1,000) as replied: "No, Sir." the Atomic Energy Commission is- Sharply intensifying t suedl a special warning to the over what plans he ma community, but a freak of atmos- the 1952 presidential n pherics spared the town. hower held fast to h * =*