A MATTER OF FUNCTIONS See Page 4 ii, Latest Deadline in the State ~aiti j r 6 CLOUDY AND MILD VOL. LXIII, No. 109 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1953 SIX PAGES Britain Set Back In Oil Controversy Round One Ends In Italian Favor VENICE, Italy - (P) - Britain's huge Anglo-Iranian Oil Company lost the opering round yesterday of its legal battle to keep 5,000 tons of disputed Iranian oil out of Italian hands. But a spokesman said the big test is yet to come. Rejecting a plea by the AIOC that Italian customs continue to hold the oil, a Venice court ord- ered immediate release of the car- go purchased by the Italian Supor Company of Rome and brought here from Iran Feb. 14 by the tanker Miriella. . d 4 r:WHILE BRITISH lawyers pre- pared to carry their fight to a Rome court, the ancient 3,457-ton Miriella and a larger tanker, the 16,000-ton Alba, were reported al- ready in Iran waters for more oil. to be sold to the Italian industry. The AIOC claims the oil, as it does other products from the Abadan refinery which Premier Mohammed Mossadegh's gov- ernment seized from the com- pany under his oil nationaliza- tion program of 1951. Mossadegh's adviser on oil, Dr. Ali Shayegan, said in Tehran Wednesday Iran is rejecting Brit- ain's latest proposals for settle- ment of the dispute. The big issue is compensation, to be paid the AIOC, mostly own- ed by the British government, for properties valued at 1/2 billion dollars. Shayegan told newsmen Mossa- degh will explain to his Parliament soon the reasons for rejection. At the request of the AIOC, the Venice court had temporarily im- pounded the Miriella's cargo of 5,000 tons as a first step in de- termining ownership of the oil and legality of th0 Supor com- pany's purchase from near-bank- rupt Iran. The AIOC had -threat- ened legal action against anyone buying the disputed oil pending settlement of its claims against Iran. Bach Concert To Be Given STomorrow More than 2,000 people will per- form in the second annual per- formance of Bach's "Passion of Our Lord According to St. Mat- thew" at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Hill Auditorium. Two hundred and sixty Univer- sity Choir singers and 45 members of the University Symphony and the Ann Arbor Civic Orchestras on the stage will be directed by Prof. Maynard Klein of the music school. * * * IN THE FIRST balcony will be a small chorus of 100 girls from the Women's Glee Club and the Cantando Club of Ann Arbor High School conducted by John Merrill, choral director in Ann Arbor High School. James B. Wallace of the music school will lead 1600 Michigan high school singers seated in the second balcony. Music school faculty members who will take solo roles in the concert are Prof. Harold as the Evangelist, Prof. Philip Duey as Jesus and Norma Heyde and Ar- lene Sollenberger as soprano and contralto leads, respectively. Mary C. Hutchins, 53SM, and Philip Steirnhaus, '55SM, will be harpsichordists, and Marilyn Ma- son Brown of the music school will play the organ. ' Students who will have solo roles are Robert Kerns, '54SM, in bass arias; Donald Van Every, Grad. as Judas; David Murray, '53SM, as Peter; Perry Daniels, Grad. as the high priest; Douglas Stott, Grad., as Pilate; Mary Tinkham, '54SM, as Pilate's wife; June Howe, '55SM, as the first maid and Ruth E. Orr, Grad., as the second maid. IFC'Senior Roosevelt Asks Velde -s Ouster WASHINGTON - (M) - Rep. Roosevelt (D-N.Y.) called on the House yesterday to oust Rep. Velde (R-Ill.) as chairman of the Un- American Activities Committee. He charged that Velde's actions reflect on the integrity of all House members and raise a threat to freedom of religion. ROOSEVELT'S resolution centered on what it called Velde's "ad- mittedly false and careless accusations" against Mrs. Agnes Meyer, wife of the board chairman of the Washington Post, and Velde's comments about the possibility of an investigation of alleged Com- munist activity by clergymen. Velde issued a statement later in the day saying Roosevelt's move "was intended to discredit me personally and to impede the progress of the work being done by the committee." e V SL Rejects New Policy On Elections Student Legislators defeated by a small count last night a motion to incorporate individual quad- rangle house rules into SL elec- tion policy, designed to prevent recurrence of the controversial Bob Perry 'case last fall. However, the elections motion" will probably be brought up for reconsideration next week. Some opposition to the move may be removed at that time by deletion of a clause which gave housing units until tomorrow to file their election rules with SL. * * . PROPOSED by Keith Beers, Grad., the motion provides that all candidates for student elec- tions under SL control must abide by procedural rules set up by in- dividual housing units. Beers explained that Univer- sity and city regulations re- garding poster distribution and other forms of electioneering had been incorporated into SL rules so campus judiciaries could enforce them Since house rules now apply only to residents, Beers noted that incorporating the rules into SL policy would force campaigners to abide by regulations of the house they were visiting. In the fall election, com- plaints were raised against vic- torious SL candidate Perry, who violated several dormitory house council rules in his distribution, of campaign literature.; Men's Judiciary Council ruled in December that "a candidate for SL is not legally bound to obey the campaigning rules handed down9 by a dormitory house council un- less he happens to be a member; of that house." Two alternative proposals to change the method of electing J-Hop committee members were also discussed last night and will be voted on next week. Groesbeck Rites Set Tomorrow' DETROIT-(P)-The Body of Alex H. Groesbeck, thrice gover-1 nor of Michigan, will lie in statez at the Masonic Temple prior toZ funeral services tomorrow.i He added that he wanted "to assure all loyal American citizens that the work will go forward with a renewed spirit and determina- tion." VELDE'S encounter with the clergy started last Monday night in a radio interview when he said "it is entirely possible" the Un- American Activities Committee will look into the church field for Reds. He spoke of churchmen "who seem to have devoted more time to politics than they have to the ministry." Five of Velde's eight committee colleagues quickly disassociated themselves from any church in- vestigation plan and one of them, Rep. Kearney (R-N.Y.) said he would demand a quick showdown in the committee. Velde himself, soon after the committeemen began kicking over the traces Tuesday, issued a statement saying a clergy inves- tigation had not geen considered by the committee and "is not con- templated at this time by me." He contended he had only con- ceded such a thing was a possi- bility-which he said it still is. Roosevelt's resolution was re- ferred to the heavily-Republican House Rules Committee. That group, under the chairmanship of Rep. Allen (R-Ill.), can bottle up measures the chamber's leaders do not want on the floor. Utility Strifie May Hit Area Next Week A statewide strike of the Con- sumers Power Co. which would cut off gas and electricity from 5,000,000 inhabitants of southern Michigan is threatened for next week. Two big locals of the CIO's Util- ity Workers Council in Jackson and Bay City have said that they will strike if the company does not meet their demand for a 15 cents an hour wage increase. The union is conducting a strike vote this week of its 24 locals. If called, the strike will be in de- fiance of the state law requiring 30 days notice of a walkout..The union, however, claims that the law is unconstitutional. Economics' professor, William Haber, who is chairman of the state fact finders committee said last night that if company-union negotations have not resumed by Monday, both sides will be called in by the committee. Will Return Fire U. S. TellsCzechs Diplomatic Break Not Imminent WIESBADEN, Germany-()- They didn't have a chance yes- terday, but American fighter pilots will give a hot reception to any Communist jet gunning for trouble over West Germany in the future, a U. S. Air Force spokesman said last night. The decision to shoot back was emphasized as Communist Czech- oslovakia countered a protest from U. S. Ambassador George Wads- worth over the destruction of a U. S. F-84 Thunderjet by two So- viet-built, Czech-flown MIG-15s with a counter-protest that the Thunderjet and its patrol mate had insolently violated Czech ter- ritory. The Czech story, as broadcast by Prague, was that the Thunder- jets had penetrated 25 miles into Czech territory south-southwest of Pilsen and a battle developed when the Americans refused the orders from patrolling Czech fighters to land. *A * * MEANWHILE the United States weighed stiff new protests to Com- munist Czechoslovakia Wednes- day. No open break in diplomatic relations appeared imminent. Nevertheless, American officials took a stern view of the latest in- ternational incident which erupt- ed Tuesday when two Soviet-built MIG-15 jet fighters from Czech- oslovakia shot down a much slow- er U. S. F84 Thunderbolt 15 miles inside American-occupied Bavaria in Germany. A companion U. S. plane escaped unharmed. At the State Department, offi- cials said an initial protest ad- dressed to the Czech government Tuesday was undoubtedly just the first step in a series of protest actions. WITH TENSION rising, the Moscow-dominated Czechs quick- ly rejected even the preliminary American protest. The Prague radio said yesterday afternoon that a counter-protest had been handed to American Ambassador George Wadsworth, alleging that the two U. S. planes "insolently" violated Czech territory. The two American pilots in- volved in the incident insisted, however, that the Red MIGs opened fire on them seven to 15 miles inside the American zone. They said there was no fight. At the Pentagon, informants said the comparatively slow-mov- ing U. S. Thunderbolts probably never got a chance to aim their guns as the Czechs pounced on them without warning at 12,000 feet. Local Writing Talent Found In Generation Although they have been ac- cused of choosing stories from an old burlap sack, while blindfolded, barefooted and whistling "Cho- pin's Minute Waltz," the editorial staff of Generation, claims that a great deal of critical analysis goes into their consideration of ma- terial to be published in the cam- pus inter-arts magazine. Their literary clairvoyance has resulted in the publication of 19 Hopwood winners in a total of eight issues. Work by fifteen of the 19 appeared prior to their winning Hopwood Awards. WITH AN average of two Hop- wood potentials each issue, and considering that such writers as Saul Gottlieb, '52, turned up in four issues, and won a total of six Hopwoods, Generation offers it- self as a fairly accurate proving ground for writers, according to Prof. Marvin Felheim of the Eng- lish department, the magazine's faculty advisor. A Generation published story by Bill Wiegand, '55, "For They shall inherit the Earth" later won a national award. Generation was the first to pub- lish Daniel Waldron, '51, whose Enigma Conflicting- explanations of fered yesterday for the disap- pearance of the "Alice in Won- derland" murals from the League Round-Up Room seemed to suggest foul play. Information from usually re- liable sources indicated that the murals, described as "hideous" in a letter to The Daily, may have been filched sometime Saturday. While one League official was at a loss to explain the mural's disappearance, another sug- gested that they had been tak- en down in the course of clean- ing. Meanwhile the whereabouts of the paintings remains an enigma. Battle in UN To Fill Lie's Post Starts UNITED NATIONS, N. Y.-(A) -An East-West battle over who is to succeed Trygve Lie as secre- tary-general of the United Na- tions got under way yesterday with one Soviet and two Western candidates formally -put in the running. The U. S. led off at a closed- door Security Council meeting by nominating Carlos P. Romulo of The Philippines for the job. Rus- sia countered by putting in the name of Polish Foreign Minister Stanislaw Skrzezewski. One of the council's small pow- ers, Denmark, then proposed Les- ter B. Pearson of Canada. The council took no decision but decided to meet privately again tomorrow afternoon. THE THREE men nominated may well fall by the wayside if the U. S. and Russia stick to their original positions. In that case, a compromise candidate such as Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit of India might make it. Although Denmark put up his name, Pearson is understood also to be the candidate of Britain and France. There is no reason to doubt that the U. S. would find Pearson acceptable if Romulo does not gain the necessary support. Lie's five-year term expired Feb. 2, 1951. * * * MEANWHILE, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., told the Russians yes- terday at the UN meeting they had thrown away their high prestige gained in World War n because of "violent words and deeds" in Soviet foreign policy. In blunt language, which drew frequent applause in the packed U. N. General Assembly, the U. S. chief delegate recalled how the Russians and the Americans had fought side by side and how the Russians had won many friends and much respect. But the Kremlin leaders, driven by fear of their own people, Lodge said, had turned to a policy of imperialism and dreams of world dominion which had led them to smear the same American soldiers they once praised. Committee Cites Excess Expenses WASHINGTON-(R)-A House sub- committee reported yesterday that officials of the Truman admin- istration, in "a flagrant example of executive malpractice," collected thousands of dollars for accrued annual leave before they quit. The House report listed eight Cabinet members among those who turned their accrued leave into cash in violation "of the in- tent of Congress." Payments since last Nov. 1 have totaled $709,538 to 215 persons, the subcommittee said. RESCUE ACTION-Jet pilot Lt. Robert B. Stamatis of San Francisco, attached to the carrier USS Philippine Sea, swings from high-line as he is transferred from the Canadian destroyer HMCS Athabaskan to the carrier Valley Forge. COUNTY STUDY: Planning Commission 'Approves Area Report By HARRY LUNN An extensive six-year study of Washtenaw County's projected industrial, housing and community needs during the next 20 years was culminated last night in adoption of the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Metropolitan Plan by the County Planning Commission. Together with detailed reports and illustrative maps, the area plan will be sent to the County Board of Supervisors for consideration. * * * * ANTICIPATING area population growth from 101,000 residents in 1950 to 172,000 by 1970, the report outlines general recommenda- tions for land allocation, leaving definite zoning proposals to the discretion of local authorities. Although a master plan is being developed for the county as a whole, last night's approved report concentrates upon the Residence Hall Board OK's New Rate Hike; Amount Not Revealed 0 Final Action Awaits vote By Re1gents Quad Presidents Angered by Move By BOB JAFFE The Board of Governors of resi- dence halls yesterday approved an increase in residence hall rates for the coming semester, reliable sources revealed. While Board members would not disclose the exact amount, Roger Kidston, '54, East Quad president, felt that the hike will be- a "sub- stantial" one. The rate increase still awaits final approval by the Regents at their next meeting. ONE BOARD member said that the hike was "essentially just a question of coping with increased prices." Another source said that the move was due largely to antici- pated increases particularly in the cost of food and labor. It was necessitated in part by the 1951-52 budget deficit, he said. At Tuesday's meeting of the Inter-House Council, Kidston voic- ed opposition to the Board's ap- proving the hike without first con- sulting quad representatives. He said that a similar rent raise was made last year without first con- sulting residence hall leaders. Quad residents had been assur- ed that such action would not _be repeated. IHC therefore went on record as "opposing any final ac- tion on the rate change by the Board of Governors untilthe IHC is informed as to the need for the change." QUAD LEADERS were incensed over the Board's action. Kidston said that he was "bitter that the administration ' only cooperates with us on small issues."' He said that the constant hikes are "pric- ing the quads right out of the hands of students who are work- ing their way through college." Ted Bohuszewicz, '53A&D, IHC representative to the Board of Governors, said that he was "un- happy both because of the method in which the action was handled and because of the raise itself." Sam .Alfiera, A&D, West Quad president, said 'that the Board's action will "certainly be discussed at the next West Quad Council meeting." He said that "no matter how we feel, the administration makes the decisions and there's nothing much we can do about it." Congressman Asks Reversal On LuiCase Rep. George Meader of Ann Ar- bor will again investigate the pos- sibilities of getting the U.S. Immi- gration Service to reverse the de- portation decision on Dr. Vera Hsi-Yen Wang Liu of the Uni- versity's pediatrics department, Francis Schilling, the doctor's at- torney said yesterday. The Republican Congressman introduced a private bill to the House Tuesday which automat- ically delayed action on deporta- tion proceedings. Schilling, who has mailed a complete account of the Chinese pediatrician's case to Rep. Mead- er, said that if the immigration board does not reverse its decision, the Congressman will take action to get the private bill passed. There will be no word on Dr. Liu's case for 10 days to two weeks. Schilling said. area adIacent to Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. The Commission had ordered intensive work on this section of the plan because members felt in this area "developmental prob- lems are most acute, public expen- ditures the highest and decisions on matters of public policy ur- gent." * * * FOLLOWING three basic divi- sions of policy,. the Commission staff has studied land use plans, public services plans and trans- portation plans.. According to these studies an estimated 31,000 children of school age will be added to the area population by 1910 neces- sitating 33 new schools costing more than $29,000,000. (Ann Arbor moved toward in- creased educational facilities in February by voting a $7,650,000 school bond issue.) An expanded road and street construction program costing $12,- 000,000 at 1950 prices is also seen as a necessity in Commission studies, along with major sewer and water main expense of $7,- 000,000. But reports have also pointed out that increasing tax receipts will offset these great expendi- tures. County tax revenues are expect- ed to jump from $2,280,000 today to $4,755,000 by 1970. Mock Trial Set for Today Four two man teams of law stu- dents will match wits at 7:30 p.m. today in Hutchins Hall courtrooms' as the Campbell Case Club com- petition goes into its semi-final stage. Winners of tonight's competi- tion will go on to the finals April 29, and a chance at the coveted Henry M. Campbell Plaque. Tangling in one courtroom will be Law School juniors Donn Mil- ler and Theodore St. Antoine vs. William Parmenter and William Vobach. Dave Belin and Hugh Harness will face William Lurey and Ray Trombadore in the other court- room. Legislature Kills Death Penalty Bill LANSING-()-A bill to re- store capital punishment to Mich- igan after an absence of more than 10 years was decisively de- feated 28-26 in the House last night. Two unsuccessful attempts were made to attach referendum clauses to the bill before it reached a final vote. 'Master Pi anist' SL CITIZENSHIP SERIES: Panel To Discus's 'U'" Community, By VIRGINIA VOSS The educational community, by long-standing tradition, is an ivy- covered place, yet a newer, no less strong concept views it as an in- separable segment of national life. Fourth in a series of Student Teislature - snonsored Student are scheduled campus representa- tives. Looking at the University from the outside, Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce member Robert Gage will speak from the city view- point and University graduate John Feikens, newly named state lations measures peculiar to a state-supported, institution. To strip some of the ivy from campus walls, the panel will look internally at the tri-partite so- cial and governmental set up of the educational community, con- sidering the place of students, _