PAGE SM THE MICHIGAN DAILY THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1953 Y* PAGE S1~ THURSDAY, MARCh ZG, 1953 I SLOWIOAT TO NIIKE: Beardsley To Study Village . . , * By ELSIE KUFFLER A village with a name like a typographical error will undergo thorough observation by Prof. Richard K. Beardsley of the an- thropology department during the coming year. Under the auspices of the Uni- versity's Center for Japanese Stud- ies, Prof. Beardsley will continue a community study of the village of Niiike, started in 1950 by social scientists connected with the Jap- anese Center. NOT ONLY anthropologists have studied this community, 'but eco- nomists, historians, political scien- tists, and geographers as well. Prof. Beardsley will gather to- gether all the information so far collected by these social scientists and integrate it with his own study to produce a cross-checked account of the life and problems of Japanese rice farmers. Purpose of the community study is to learn fa'ts which will help in the understanding of the Japanese as humans influ- enced by a particular culture. Besides seeking insight into hu- man relations through study of families and other groups, Prof. Beardsley plans to analyze the annual crop cycle and the cere- monial round in order to illum- inate the peasants' adjustment to the environment and their views of the nature of the world. The study of the peasants' rela- Rural Doctor Shortage Told In Health Talk. The shortage of doctors in rural areas was emphasized during the opening session of the first Cit- izens' Public Health Conference yesterday. Designed specifically to sound out Michigan's public health needs and coordinate ways of solving them, the meeting is concerned with obtaining more teamwork among community organizations such as school boards and public health officials. Attending the conference are over 200 members of civic organ- izations, unions, farm bureaus and members of the State Legislature. On the agenda for today is a con- tinuation of discussion meetings, and a presentation of findings at a general session at 11:15 a.m. The conference's closing address will be given by Prof. Paul Bag- well of Michigan State College at 1:30 p.m. today in the Public Health Auditorium. Social Work 'Confus ing, --Greenwood Even a social worker is con- fused about the all-encompassing field in which he works, Prof. Er- nest Greenwood of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work said yesterday. The reason for possible con- fusion, he said, is that there is such a great latitude between the two main phases of the field- clinical and case work. SPEAKING BEFORE a group of sociologists and social workers, Greenwood said that when people cannot relate themselves to others satisfactorily, the social worker sets into motion certain interper- sonal processes. The end result is the reestablish- ment of ."normal" functions, he said. NIIKE-Shown above is the small rice farming village where Prof. Richard K. Beardsley will spend a year observing the agri- cultural, religious, and social customs of the farmers. The village is located near the city of Okayama on the southwestern tip of Japan. * * * o tions with the higher government and his attitude toward national questions will also aid in under- standing his political feelings. * * * THE COMPLETE published work will be the Center's first re- port of a joint study of a com- munity. It will round out excerpts which have already appeared in professional journals and in Oc- casional Papers, one of the series of magazines put out by the Cen- ter for Japanese Studies. The Center for Japanese Stud- ies which is sponsoring the com- munity study, since its start in 1947 has been a link between the University and foreign coun- tries. Absentee Ballot DeadlineSet Students and faculty members who wish to cast absentee ballots in the April 6 Ann Arbor election should have applications in by 2 p.m., April 4. Applications for absentee bal- lots can be made in person at the City Hall, or by calling City Hall 2-6583 and having the ballots mailed to them. Personal signatures are neces- -sary on each application. Absen- tee voters may return the ballots by mail any time prior to the clos- ing of the polls on election day. * * * How the Japanese live, why they live as they do, and the nature of the changing forces in their lives are all important to a com- plete understanding of the people. This community study is only one of the projects carried on by the Center, which has set up a large field station in Okayama, in south- western Japan for the purpose of carrying on research.; Panel To Hear Hatcher Talk President Harlan H. Hatcher will take part in a panel discus- sion today at the 58th annual meeting of the North Central As- sociation of Secondary Schools and Colleges. James B. Edmonson, dean em- eritus of the education school, will report on the Association's new athletic regulations. Also attending the conference will be Laurence E. Vredevoe, di- rector of the Bureau of School Ser- vices, Harlan C. Koch, assistant dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Clyde Vroman, di- rector'of admissions. GAMING FROWNED ON: Constitution Blocks Legalized Bingo The social worker assists in- dividuals in utilizing their en- vironment. He also helps in pre- venting problems as well as rem- edying those which already ex- ist. "Social work is a collection of, skills which the social worker em-; ploys to enable individuals to over-1 come temporary breakdowns in1 social relationships," explained, Greenwood. AI T TE PRACTICE of social work should be harmonized with the' theory of sociology, suggested the sociologist._ Engineer Group To Hear Mmdliii Prof. R. D. Mindlin of Columbia University will address seminars in Engineering Mechanics and Ap- plied Mathematics, 3:30 p.m. to- day in Rm. 311 of West Engineer- ing Bldg. Prof. Mindlin will speak on 'The Approximate Equations of Small Vibrations of Elastic Bodies." First Aid Course To Be Offered The Ann Arbor branch of the American Red Cross will offer a! course in first aid if fifteen stu- dents wish to attend. Interested students may call the Red Cross office 2-5546. By HARRY LUNN A constitutional restriction stands in the way of legalized bingo games and raffles in Wash- tenaw County and other state com- munities. Included in the state's consti- tution is a provision against lot- teries, which have been defined through court interpretation as Survey ioShows Wide Range In. Definition (Continued from Page 1) But representatives of the ma- jority of the people who are re- strained by "constitutions, bills of rights, and preambles" from infringing on minority rights was his view of democracy to- day. A still different approach was given by a sophomore who said democracy, although associated with rights we enjoy in the United States, meant the exercise of cer- tain responsibilities before it could truly exist. He said these involved the sac- rifice of privileges to expediency under "the working premise that the able must rule." Other opinions included "a bal- anced government" with no expla- nation to its meaning, the phrase "of the people, by the people, and for the people," and a system to allow "people to compete freely for wealth." Slosson To Speak On Human Rights Prof. Preston Slosson of the his- tory department will give a talk on human rights accompanying the UN film "Of Human Rights" to be shown at the International Center at 8 p.m. today. The meeting is being sponsored by the Women's International League and is open to the public. - t[ any gaming device involving chance, prizes and payment. * * * A PROPOSAL by the local In- ter-Organizational Committee to legalize bingo and raffles when run by charitable or fraternal groups would not be legal because of this prohibition, according to State Rep. Lewis G. Christman of Ann Arbor. Made up of representatives from county veterans groups, lodges, unions and civic groups, the Committee is seeking relief from a recent crackdown by Prosecutor Edmund F. Devine on bingo games and raffles. Running these games had pro- vided a substantial amount of rev- enue for the groups involved: Prizes consisted mostly of mer- chandise, according to committee members. A *! * ENFORCEMENT of the state laws regarding these forms of gambling is left to local county law agencies. Oakland, Macomb, Alpena and Washtenaw are the only coun- ties out of more than 80 in the state where the law is being rigidly administered, Committee chairman Frank Kildau report- ed. In surrounding areas bingo games and raffles flourish, other representatives attested. One form of gambling legal in the state is horse racing. A law permitting racing was sanctioned by the courts on grounds that bet- ting on horses involved an element of skill and thus could not be con- sidered "chance," Rep. Christman said. Under terms of the law, a small percentage of the pari mutuel take goes to the state. This proviso has resulted in substantial state revenues. Niagara Bus Trip Reservations Due Persons wishing to go on the International Center - sponsored trip to Niagara Falls should re- serve places immediately at the Center. Scheduled for April 6-10, the trip will be by bus and will feature stopovers at Buffalo and Toronto as well as Niagara. All students are invited to travel with the group. The cost, includ- ing transportation and lodging, is $20. Work, Travel Offered 'U' Volunteers Students who aren't afraid of work can travel in the United States, Europe, Japan, Alaska and Mexico this summer with the Friends Service Organization. Barbara Grant, college secre- tary for the Friends, is visiting campus today and tomorro7 to meet with students and discuss possibilities of summer work pro- jects. Appointments may be made by calling Lane Hall. PLANNED ON A completely vol- unteer basis, the Friends conduct service projects which include re- construction in slums, work on In- dian reservations, and planned help for migrant workers. The group also carries on in- ternational relief and post war construction projects in foreign countries. Since 1917 similar projects have been conducted by volunteer work- ers. Miss Grant will be the guest at the International Student tea from 4 to 6 p.m. today. 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