GE SEX THE MICHIGAN DAILY TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1952 ;AYS ROVING CENTER: Pollock Has Varied Career * * * * * * By BOB JAFFE sen. Clay called him his "rov- g center." The general was referring to of. James K. Pollock, versatile airman of the political science partment, who spendls his time a welter of administrative, aching and public service tasks at would keep the ordinary man ing a twenty-eight hour day. PROF. POLLOCK, a specialist problems of German govern- ant, is well 'qualified for this )rk since he was a key man in tting up the governmental ructure in the American zone of cupation in Germany. He was so chief architect of the Land- rat, the Council of States. While Prof. Pollock was work- ng under Gen. Clay in Ger- nany, a deep bond of friendship ,rose between the two men. "He lever let American military gov- rnment forget American ideals" he general said in appreciation. Prof. Pollock tells of the time and Gen. Clay were discussing, ans for the first post-war elec- ons in Germany. It was then ctober and the general thought at the elections should be held January. Prof. Pollock was hesi- ,nt as he didn't feel there would ENSIAN Distribution Fri. Sat., May 16-17 at Student Publ. Bldg. Dr. Bodian To Present PolioTalk Dr. David Bodian, of the Polio- myelitis Laboratory of Johns Hop- kins University, will give the third annual Don W. Gudakunst Mem- orial Lecture at 4 p.m. today in the auditorium of the public health school. The title of his talk will be "The Pathogenesis of Poliomye- litis." He will discuss the most modern theory of how children get polio, the research work being done on it and the attempts being made to find preventatives for polio. Dr. Bodian recently made one of the two reports submitted on the discovery that polio strikes first in the blood instead of the nerves. The Gudakunst lecture is given each year in memory of Dr. Don Gudakunst, former medical direc- tor of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and a graduate of the University. I' By EUGENE HARTWIG Eating habits got a jolt through- out America last week as a short-! age of potatoes knock the seem- ingly ever present staple from the dinner menu. The potato famine came to light here when Leonard Schaadt, di- rector of Residence Halls, an- nounced the University was forced to abandon potatoes as a dorm food. The University had the alter- native of dealing through the "black market" or doing without, Schaadt explained. Indignant, he declared, "The University has resolutely refused to obtain pota- toes through 'black or grey mar- ket' channels." : HENRY HELLE of the Food Service reported that produce men from his department have scoured the entire state and found no traces of the sought after item. The only potatoes available were a limited supply of pre-peeled and treated ones from produce brokers in Detroit. These could be had only at considerable cost. Restaurants across the nation have hung out 'no potato' signs as they sought desperately to find starch-rich substitutes. Reports from Washington, D.C. indicated that dwellers in the capital have been eating potatoes imported from Spain since Easter. Washingtonians have been quick to dub the imported tubers 'Span- ish Spuds.' * * * THE SLIGHT TRICKLE of starchy stuff that has been com- "#. 6 .... ,i I EATING HABITS JOLTED: Shortage Knocks Spuds From Menu *, * * - i -Daily-Stu Ross . . . 'Hot' Spuds ing to the 'U' through the efforts of the Food Service has been labeled for the University Hospi- tal by an administration under- standing. According to Helle poor weather conditions were chiefly responsible for a poor crop this year. Potatomen in the starch belt of northern Michigan pre- dicted the shortage when their storage bins were emptied late last fall. Under normal condi- tions the growers could have continued to supply the market until the new crop was harvest- ed this year. Prof. Ulrey of the department of Agricultural Economics at Michi- gan State pointed out in a tele- phone interview that an unusually low price last fall caused the mar- ket to absorb the supply too quick- ly. HE ALSO mentioned that the government's buying large lots of potatoes for use in the armed forces may have played a small part in the shortage. The army has traditionally been a heavy consumer of a meat and potato diet. Ulrey expected that the short- age would take care of itself as soon as the new crop comes on the market sometime this sum- mer. Meanwhile as the threatened shortage developed into a definite trend and potato prices went up during the winter, the govern- ment clamped a ceiling on the consumer market. IN PLACING a ceiling on con- sumer spuds, OPS allowed seed potatoes to remain restriction- free. Profit eager brokers were getting table potatoes labeled as seed and selling them without a ceiling price. 'U' Residence Halls had been buying these 'seed' spuds marked as such by a blue tag at above OPS prices, Sclhaadt said. OPS then cracked down and blocked any further broker profi- teering by jamming a ceiling on seed potatoes too. As a, result produce brokers refused to sell ex- cept through 'black market' chan- nels. College. Plant Group Holds Conferene The University Plant Service is currently entertaining 130 mem- bers and guests of the Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges. Visitors from all parts of the nation are attending the Associa- tion's annual conference, which will continue meeting today and tomorrow. This morning the group will hear three speeches on problems relating to handling radioactive materials. "Atomic Research-- The Phoenix Project," by Dean Ralph A. Sawyer of the Graduate School, "Problems of Radiation Control" by Prof. W. Wayne Mein- ke of the chemistry department, and "Demonstration on Measure- ment and Handling of Radioactive Material by Associate Radiological Safety Officer Ardath H. Em- mons-. This afternoon's program in- cludes lectures on "Making Rou- tine Maintenance Routine," "Pho- tography as a Tool" and "Con- trolling the Maintenance Dollar." The visitors will have dinner at the University Fresh Air Camp at Patterson Lake. For6rdua6n k I l rw+ A 9 1 - I I I HIGH COMMAND-Prof. James K. Pollock (right) confers with Gen. Lucius Clay at the Headquarters of the Regional Govern- ment Co-ordinating Office in Germany of which Prof. Pollock Campus Calendar I. i was the head. be enough time to set up an effi- cient election system by then. The General told him "You don't learn to swim until you jump in the wate'r," to which Prof. Pol- lock quickly retorted, "But the water in January is very cold." Not to be outdone the general set- tled the dispute with "Yes, but it's also very invigorating." Prof. Pollock, generally ac- knowledged as the best golfer in his department, lectuers to all survey courses in political science. In addition he teaches classes in German government and national administration. The first course ever offered by the University on national administration was given by him in 1926. In his book, "Decision in Ger- many," Gen. Lucius Clay inscribed in the copy he sent to Prof. Pol- lock. "I hope you enjoy this record since you had such an important part in making it." STUDENT SUPPLIES Typewriters Repaired Rented Sold Bought SAVE AT SAM'S STORE----- I Webster-Chicago Tape and Wire Recorders Fountain Pens Repaired by a Factory Trained Man MORRILL'S 314 S. State Ph. 7177 i11ector shavers! Does your skin smart, burn, when you apply lotion after shaving? Try it on your forehead. Same skin yet no burn! 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THAILAND - The Thai Stu- dents Association and the Student Religious Association will hold a program on Thailand, including a panel discussion and slides, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Prof. Donald Katz, 2011 Washtenaw Ave. Free transportation to the meeting will be-provided at 7:15 in front of Lane Hall. Events Tomorrow RAINMAKER -- Vincent J. Schaefer of the General Electric Research Laboratory at Schenec- tady, N.Y., will speak on the scientific aspects of rain making at 8 p.m. in the Rackham Lecture Hall under the auspices of Sigma Xi. * * * CONCERT - The University Arts Chorale and the University Women's Choir, conducted by Maynard Klein, will present a concert at 8:30 p.m. in Hill Auditorium. COFFEE HOUR-The last of , ---- "s - r , r t v - -- .e .r -'- Jr . ,; Coventry Palmore penned: LIFE IS NOT LIFE AT ALL WITHOUT DELIGHT (ictory in Defeat Punctuate your life with pleasures. 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