FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1953

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THE MICHIGAN DAILY

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A Matter of

ONCE AGAIN the Korean truce talks have
bogged down in proposals and counter
proposals that one side or the other refuses
to accept. This most recent failure is merely
another in a series of set-backs that have
marked the entire history of the peace ne-
gotiations.
All the unsuccessful attempts of the
talks have been blamed on the Commun-
ists by observers on this side of the ocean,
and on the United States by the Reds.
The factors behind the failures, however,
can probably be attributed to both sides.
Both the Communists and the United
States are responsible, not only for the
failure in Korea, but also for the un-
successful peace attempts elsewhere in
the world.
It seems obvious that the main consider-
ation of both sides has consistently been to
concede as little as possible. The United
States has put itself in a rather peculiar
position by calling on the Reds to meet it
half-way while, at the same time, refusing
to give an inch to follow up its own advice.
The reason for this, it seems, is that any
concessions by American negotiators, or
any suggested by Washington, are inevitably
greeted with cries of "appeasement."
The eagle-like eyes of American news-
papers and the even sharper perception of
self-appointed foreign policy critics have
been potent weapons of their owners, who
seem to have devoted themselves to pro-
tecting the American interest by assuring
the people that the country will not be sold
down the river by concessions to the Com-
munists. These persons combine with the
backers of any particular move to cause
confusion and indecision for the policy-
makers, making it almost impossible to
reach an agreement with the Reds.
The Communists, too, definitely refuse
to concede on any important point, for
reasons best known to themselves. The
result is two sides trying to reach an
agreement, for instance on the prisoner-
of-war problem, without any willingness
to concede, which is impractical in any
parley.
Difficult as it may be, the prisoner-of-war
problem could be solved if both sides would
compromise instead of insisting on their pet
proposals. In this regard, the United States
seems more guilty of confusing moves than
the Communists. First we proposed a num-
ber of neutral nations as custodians of pris-
oners who refused to be repatriated, and
then, when the Communists accepted the

Saving Face
nations, we changed the emphasis to the
question of what should be done with the
prisoners after the two-month guarding by
the neutral countries, completely forgetting
that the Reds had conceded a point. 'N
also decided to limit the jurisdiction of the
neutrals only to Chinese prisoners. It is no
wonder that the Communists find it hard
to be sincere in face of such confusing
changes of mind.
Actually, it appears that the United States
made its mistake when it first demanded
that balky prisoners should not be forcibly
repatriated. Now it has become necessary
for us to stick to that demand, or else
run the risk of 'losing face.' The concept of
'saving face,' born of nationalism and bro-
ther to 'appeasement,' seems to be the sec-
ond main factor operating against peace.
The United States could probably remove
the prisoner roadblock from the Korean
truce talks simply by agreeing to repatriate
all Communist prisoners. Certainly such a
move would entail some loss of 'face,' which
is often rationalized as psychological advan-
tage or matter of morality. The decision to
make the move depends on the decision as
to whether the freedom of Communist
prisoners or the freedom of United Nations
prisoners is more desirable. It also depends
on whether saving 'face' or human lives
are more important.
Under the present conditions, neither
the Communist nor the United Nations
prisoners can see any prospect of free-
dom. And the speculative mind wonders
what the United States would say if the
Communists claimed that some United
Nations prisoners refused to be repatria-
ted. The Reds, however, probably recog-
nize more advantage in returning any
Communist indoctrinated prisoners to
their respective countries to spread pro-
paganda. Anti-Communist Chinese and
North Koreans would also be more valu-
able to the United States in China or
North Korea than on the sunny beach at
Coney Island.
Taking everything into consideration, it
seems that the United States has little to
lose and much to gain by agreeing to return
all Communist prisoners to their homelands.
The mired truce talks could then be revig-
orated toward a peace settlement. Although
such a move would be unpopular in political
circles, it appears to be the only way in
which the free world can get on the road
to peace.
-Jim Dygert

Status of the University Student

Political Satire -
A Doomed Form
JUDGING FROM the letters to the editor
column this week, political satire is not
only a most difficult form of writing today
but one almost inevitably destined either to
fall flat or to be misinterpreted by zealous
readers.
Note Mr. Carl Baum's letter of May 7
entitled 'Biting the Hand' for example. In
the letter he pointed out, tongue in cheek,
that "it must be abundantly clear to ev-
ery right thinking member of the Uni-
versity . . . that the proposed investiga-
tions of universities . . . is not only justi-
fied but direly needed" and that "the bus-
boy strike is incontrovertible evidence that
insidious foreign ideas have been planted
in the minds of the students who .. are
striking against the very foundations of
American Civilization . . . Free Enter-
prise."
But the busboys, entangled in their own
cause and fearful of a "smear," failed to see
Mr. Baum's point and in turn bit the help-
ing hand in indignant letters about the law
student and his "obvious stupidity, emo-
tionalism, and faulty evaluation of the sit-
uation."
And just a few weeks ago several rather
concerned persons called The Daily to veri-
fy the book burning ritual in the Ann Ar-
bor public library after another attempt at
satire appeared on these pages in reference
to Rep. Kit Clardy and the Un-American
Activities Committee.
While it is obvious that the occasional
student attempts at political satire in no
way resemble the efforts of Huxley and
Orwell, there is an explanation of the
satire's failure other than that of faulty
writing.
The point is simply that even the most
extreme statements of political satire are
duplicated by certain segments of the popu-
lation with the utmost sincerity.
Therefore, it is quite conceivable that
someone would label the busboy strike Com-
munist inspired and a strike against the
Free Enterprise system. And it is certainly
plausible that librarians would feel com-
pelled to figuratively burn 'subversive' or
objectionable books in preparation for
Messrs. Clardy and McCarthy.
The trouble, then, seems to be that we
are so close to and involved in the events
we attempt to satirize that it becomes al-
most impossible for the reader to step
back and distinguish between reality and
overstatement.
No sooner do we say that it can't happen
here than someone says it can happen here.
And no sooner do we say it can happen here
than someone says it has happened.
-Alice Bogdonoff
music
LAST NIGHT the combined performances
of the Women's Glee Club and Choir
and the Arts Chorale took place at Hill Aud-
itorium. It was attended by a few people and
far too many empty cushioned seats. No
doubt it is discouraging to present a program
to a pittance of an audience, some of whom
are so lacking in enthusiasm as to be able
to walk out, rustling with abandon, in the
midst of the quietest intensities of a Requiem
Mass. A large appreciative audience should
have beckoned the resources of those groups
last night.

The first half of the program was '-
voted to the Women's Glee Club and Choir
with pieces ranging from Mozart's "Ave
Verum" through a group of folk songs,
on to a less interesting group of typical
girls' glee club songs. The Creole folk
song, "An Avan Grenadie," was especially
well done. In this all the potentialities of
a women's chorus were peeking, if not ob-
vious. The dynamics and ensemble and
vitality were wonderfully projected. In
general though the Glee Club's singing
was marred by a few harsh voices which
were apparent. Also the consistent flatting,
though stylistically adding interest oten
where the actual notes were failing to
do so, was inconsiderate. Robert Kerns
sang the baritone solo in Gaul's "List!
The Cherubic Host" with feeling and con-
trol. Mention is deserved of Joan Rossi's
fine performance with Kerns in the Love
Duet from Pagliacci.
The second half of the program was given
by the Arts Chorale. Interesting and well
done were the movements of the Faure
"Requiem," accompanied by organ. Scored
originally for a full orchestral group plus
organ, the work as presented seemed toned
down in comparison. It was enjoyable and
intimate on this smaller scale, though much
flavor was lost without the movement and
occasional bombast of the orchestra.
The accompanists deserve recognition for
their able work. Especially Maynard Klein
deserves recognition for offering to students
such a chance to sing together, and to the

-Daily-Bill Hampton

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Xet teP.4 TO THE ED ITOR
The Daily welcomes communications from its readers on matters of
general interest, and will publish all letters whichsare 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.

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Time of Examination
Friday, May 29 9-12
Saturday, May 30 9-12
Tuesday, June 2 9-12
Thursday, June 4 9-12
Monday, June 1 9-12
Wednesday, June 3 2-5
Friday, June 5 2-5

In Thanks ..*
THE MEN of Theta Chi wish to
give their thanks to all those
who expressed their sympathies
and consolations to us on the
loss of our brother Jerry Schaack
and our friend Marcia Babbridge.
We wish especially to thank Dean!
Walter, Dean Rea and Dean Ste-
venson for their understanding
efforts and their willingness to;
help in every way. We sincerely
appreciate all that was said and
done by everyone.
--Roger Willoughby
President Theta Chi
fraternity
Boob Ban . ..
IHAVE BEEN patiently waiting
for The Daily to print more
about the book ban that Prose-
cutor Edmond DeVine has imposed
upon Ann Arbor. Here is a real
threat to the freedom of the press
and yet the issue, because of theI
subject matter, is allowed to die
and the books are in effect banned
by threat by Police Sergeant Dam-
ron.

The Daily had not revealed
either the Wayne County or the
Ann Arbor list. I feel that either
the Ann Arbor News or the Mich-
igan Daily should list what books
the students and faculty are not
allowed to read. If they want the
list, I understand that it has been
printed in the Young Democrats'
On the Record.
Why did Prosecutor DeVine feel
that certain works of James T.
Farrell and others should be ar-!
bitrarily removed from thebreach
of Ann Arborites? Do you feel that
his position qualifies him to be
the judge of what we should read?
Where did this list come from?
Did this come from the Wayne
County censor board or was it
originally suggested by a particu-
lar church committee?
For an open discussion of the
whole thing, you are invited to
attend the Unitarian Student
Group this Sunday, May 17 at
the Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.
Professor Eastman and Bob Mar-
shall will be on hand to help with
the discussion.
-Blue Carstenson

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TUESDAY (at 11 Friday, May 29 2-5
(at 1 Saturday, May 30 2-5
(at 2 Tuesday, June 2 2-5
(at 3 Friday, June 5 9-12
These regular examination periods have precedence over
any special period scheduled concurrently. Conflicts must be
arranged by the instructor of the "special" class.
SPECIAL PERIODS
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Sociology 51, 54, 60. 90
English 1, 2
Economics 51, 52, 53, 54
Chemistry 1, 3, 4, 6, 12
Psychology 31
Botany 1, 2, 122
Zoology 1
French 1, 2, 11, 12, 31, 32
German 1, 2, 31, 32
Spanish 1, 2, 31, 32
Political Science 2

Saturday, May 30
Saturday, May 30
Tuesday, June 2
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6
Saturday, June 6
Saturday, June 6
Monday, June 8
Monday, June 8
Tuesday, June 9
Tuesday, June 9

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SECOND SEMESTER
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
University of Michigan
COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS
HORACE H. RACKHAM SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF NURSING
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
May 29 - June 9
NOTE: For courses having both lectures and recitations, the
time of class is the time of the first lecture period of the week;
for courses having recitations only, the time of the class is the
time of the first recitation period. Certain courses will be ex-
amined at special periods as noted below the regular schedule.
12 o'clock classes, 4 o'clock classes, 5 o'clock classes and other
"irregular" classes may use any examination period provided
there is no conflict (or one with conflicts if the conflicts are ar-
ranged for by the "irregular" classes).
Each student should receive notification from his instructor
as to the time and place of his examination. In the College of
Literature, Science, and the Arts, no date of examination may
be changed without the consent of the Committee on Examina-
tion Schedules.

RECENT DESPAIRING cries that student
opinion and organization is ineffective
in determining University policy fail to take
into consideration certain basic truths con-
cerning the functions and status of the
university student,
The complaintsrthemselves have auvery
real basis. The residence halls student
workers cannot really be said to have
gained anything for all the time and ef-
fort they expended in trying to push
through their demands for dollar an hour
wages. The average increase of 10 cents
per hour given them for next semester is
no more or less than the raise tentatively
planned for them by the residence halls
administration . some weeks before the
original West Quad walkout April 16.
Similar failures have been met by student
legislative bodies in, attempts to influence
University decision-making and by campus
political groups when they undertake any
sort of active program.
The fallacy in the thinking of those who
decry this situation is the assumption that
students have all the rights and capabilities
4o put their ideas into actions that other
Architecture Auditoriumn
THE GREEN PASTURES
MARC CONNELLY'S avowed aim in mak-
ing this picture-which he forthrightly
labels "a fable"-is to capture the simple
dignity of the Deep South Negro's religious
faith. Unfortunately, he often seems to be
content with oversimplifications that ignore
the underlying realites of Negro life in the
South. The naivete with which he approaches
his subject often has no better effect than
triviality.
The frame on which the fable is hung
is the open-mouthed wonder of a group of
Sunday School children as they listen
to what is approximately a short history of
the Old Testament, from Genesis to the
birth of Christ. From the materials of
their own lives-fish-fries and circuses and
Saturday night revelries-they recreate
the scenes of splendor and blood.
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members of society have. Actually the sta-
tus of the university student is quite unique.
While he is certainly not a nursery school.
child who must be told everything he should
do, he also is not considered a full-fledged
member of society, whose judgment is com-
pletely mature and valid.
'As students we should realize that our
primary function at college is one of edu-
cation and growth rather than of practi-
cal accomplishment. This means that we
should be aware of campus problems and
form constructive opinions on them, but
not that we have the right to take policy-
making on ourselves. The privilege of at-
tending the University is balanced by our
responsibility to submit to University con-
trol.
The busboy campaign was not simply a
case of workers striking against an em-
ployer any more than SL members' efforts
to remove the driving ban are comparable
to citizens voting against a city ordinance.
It was a case of dormitory residents usurp-
ing an authority which has valid reason for
its existence.
-Tom Ladendorf
The best spisodes remind one of the mor-
ality plays of the Middle Ages, with their
good fun and their faithfulness to every-
day reality. Noah, a little dubious about
building his ark, finally gets wrapped up in
the excitement of finding all those animals
and takes us right along with him. So too
when Jehovah, come down to inspect his
handiwork, is confronted with a guitar-
playing, Sabbath-breaking strumpret; the
situation is neatly dramatized, and the Lord's
indignation at such insolence is within the
compass of a Sunday School child's uni-
verse.
Other incidents have not this lucky
facility of cohering to the whole situa-
tion. Often all that distinguishes the movie
from a lackadaisical Bible synopsis is the
use of Negro actors. The language, which
might have been uniformly rich and vig-
orous, sometimes is patently counterfeit,
simply watered-down stock Negro dialect.
And although it is gratifying not to be
presented with a series of DeMille spec-
tacles, the producers try for grandiose
effects with devices even less convincing.
Borrowing a trick from Greek drama, the
collapse of Jericho's walls is suggested by
a big noise off-stage, while an awed on-
looker whispers "You done it again Lord."
The situation had been so weakly presented

man, C. S. Rondestvedt.
Concerts
Ienrich Fleischer, Guest Organist,,
will be heard at 4:15 Sunday afternoon,
May 17, in Hill Auditorium. His program
will include Phantasy onsthe Chorale,
"'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott," by
Praetorius, Prelude and Fugue in E mi-
nor by Bach; Partita on "Es ist ein
Schnitter, heisst der Tod," by Johann
Nepomuk David, and Phantasy, and
Fugue on the Chorale "Wachet auf,
rit uns die Stimme," by Max Reger.
Dr. Fleischer is associated with Val-
paraiso University and the Chicago Mu-
sical College. His recital will be open
to the general public.
Student Recital, Joanne Kress,
pianist, will play a recital in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the
Bachelor of Music degree at 8:30 Sun-
day evening, May 17, in Auditorium
A, Angell Hall. A pupil of Helen Titus,
Miss Kress has planned a program to
include works by Bach, Beethoven, Pou-
lenc, and Chopin. It will be open to
the general public.
Chicago Symphony Brass Ensemble,
Renold Schilke, trumpet, Adolph Her-
seth, trumpet, Hugh Alan Cowden,
French horn, Frank Crisafulli, trom-
bone, Arnold Jacobs, tuba, will present
a concert at 8:30 Monday evening, May
18, in the Rackham Lecture Hall. The
program will include works by Gott-
fried Reiche, Paul Hindemith, Earl
Zindar, Robert Sanders, and Leonard
Lebow, and will be open to the gen-
eral public without charge.
At 3:00 the same afternoon the group
will perform in a recital-symposium in
the Rackham Lecture Hall. This will
be open to the general public.
Events Today
The Episcopal Student Foundation
presents the last in the Series of Five-
a series of outstanding speakers on
timely topics. The fifth in the Series
will be The Rev. William Logan, Rec-
tor of St. Martins Church, Detroit, who
will speak on "The Family Divided,"
which will deal with mixed marriages,
7:30 p.m.. 218 N. Division. All inter-
ested persons are invited.
Department of Astronomy. Visitors'
Night, 8 p.m. Dr. D. B. McLaughlin will
speak on "Saturn and Its Rings." After
the illustrated lecture in 2003 Angell
Hail, the Students' Observatory on the
fifth floor will be open for telescopic
observation of Saturn and a double star,
if the sky is clear, or for inspection
of the telescopes and planetarium, if
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House (1024 Hill St.) Guests are wel-
come.
Motion Pictures, auspices of Univer-
sity Museums, "Water Birds" and "Sun-
rise Serenade" (color), 7:30 p.m., Kel-
logg Auditorium. No admission charge.
Russky Chorus. There will be a short
meeting of the Russky Chorus today,
ninth floor of the Bell Tower at 7. All
members please be promt.
Wesley Foundation. Picnic at 8 p.m.
Meet in the Wesley Lounge.
The Nelson International House will
hold a reception before the International
Ball Friday evening beginning at 7:30.
All couples are welcome.
Coming Events
Faculty sports Night. IM Building,
Sat., May 16, 7:30 - 10 p.m. All facilities
will be available to faculty families.
S.R.A. Evaluation and Planning Ses-
sion, Sunday, at the home of the Bald-
win's. Meet at Lane Hall, 9:30 a.m., for
transportation.
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for the plant open." house. The Stu-
dent Center is open until 10 p.m.
Doctoral Examination for Allen How- weekdays, 12 p.m. Friday and Satur-
and Filbey, Chemistry; thesis: "The Re- day, for study and relaxation.
action between Allylbenzene and Var-____
ious Dienophiles," Sat., May 16, 3003 Ukrainian Students' Club. Meeting
Chemistry Building, at 10 a.m. Chair- at 6:45 p.m. in the Madelon Pound

Special examination periods will be arranged by instructors
for degree candidates in the group finals that occur June 6,"
June 8, or June 9: separate lists of degree candidates will be
furnished only for these special exam periods.
* Degree candidates may take exams on June 6, instead of
having special exam periods, however, only 24 hours are avail-
able until the final due date for grades to be filed with the
Registrar's Office for degree candidates which is Sunday, June
7, at 4 p.m.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Courses not covered by this schedule as well as any neces-
sary changes will be indicated on the School bulletin board.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Courses not covered by this schedule as well as any neces-
sary changes will be indicated on the School bulletin board.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Individual examinations by appointment will be given for all
applied music courses (individual instruction) elected for credit
in any unit of the University. For time and place of examina-
tions, see bulletin board in the School of Music.
SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Courses not covered by this schedule as well as any neces-
sary changes will be indicated on the School bulletin board.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Courses not covered by this schedule as well as any neces-
sary changes will be indicated on the School bulletin board.
* * * *
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
College of Engineering
SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATIONS
May 29 - June 9
NOTE: For courses having both lectures and quizzes, the
time of class is the time of the first lecture period of the week;
for courses having quizzes only, the time of class is the time of
the first quiz period.
Certain courses will be examined at special periods as noted
below the regular schedule. All eases of conflicts between as-
signed examination periods must be reported for adjustment.
See bulletin board outside of Room 3044 East Engineering Build-
ing between May 12 and May 19 for instruction. To avoid mis-
understandings and errors each student should receive notifi-
cation from his instructor of the time and place of his appear-
ance in each course during the period May 29 to June 9.
No date of examination may be changed without the consent
of the Classification Committee.

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Friday, May 29 9-12
Saturday, May 30 9-12
Tuesday, June 2 9-12
Thursday, June 4 9-12
Monday, June 1 9-12
Wednesday, June 3 2-5
Friday, June 5 2-5
Thursday, June 4 2-5
Monday, June 1 2-5
Wednesday, June 3 9-12
Friday May 29 2-5
Saturday, May 30 2-5
Tuesday, June 2 2-5
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PERIODS
ENGINEERING
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