I* 'AGE SIX THE MICHIGAN DAILY THURSDAY, OCTOBER Z, 1952 THE MTCTIT(Aa N BATTY 1L THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1952 BRINGS 'EM BACK ALIVE: Student Builds Better Trap f iIich igan n on * * * * * * By JON SOBELOFF Deeply moved by the rat problem in the Economics Bldg., Marshall Blondy, '55, has come up with a humanitarian solution. "I just couldn't bear to think of what those economics instructors might do to those poor defenseless rats," he explained, "so I went to work and invented a trap that will catch one of the little fellows without hurting him." * * ,* BLONDY announced that he was not going to patent his cre- ation because, he said, "I feel strongly that a discovery of this importance should be used for the benefit of all mankind and rats, not just for the profit of one in- dividual." The structural details of the trap were made public at a press conference late yesterday. "The trap is made from materials found in any household, and is so easy to make that a child could construct it. It should meet all the requirements of the economics department," Blondy assured reporters. "All I did," Blondy -continued modestly, "was to take a desk drawer, a ruler, some brightly col- ored string and a bit of cheese. Then I propped up the corner of the box with the ruler, to which I had previously attached the cheese by means of the string. The rat takes the cheese and the trap takes the rat-it's as simple as that," Asked about the significance of AA Orchestra To Meet Today The Ann Arbor Civic Orchestra, with a revitalized program de- signed to bring together talent in the University and town proper, will get under way with an initial rehearsal and meeting at 7:15 p.m. today at Ann Arbor High School. Beginning its 21st season, the orchestra is organized on a city- wide basis to give people who have made a large investment in their music a chance to play and to al- low students who do not have time f r the University band or orches- tra to play one night a week, Orien Dalley, director of music for the University broadcasting service and lecturer in the School of Music, will direct the 60-piece orchestra. Although most of last season's members are returning, Dalley reports that there are some vacancies-especially in the string sections. Students interested In audition- ing may phone the president of the orchestra, Mrs. Geraldine See- back, 24279. Officers of the organization from the University include Prof. Eliza- beth Green, concertmaster, and Prof. Philip Potts, Manager. Rehearsals are held on Wednes- day evenings from October to June, and five publie concerts are scheduled in a season. * * * on Parade Recreation, Relaxation Main Features for Men Across the street from the in- tersection of S. University and State stands the Michigan Union. Founded by alumni and stu- dents in 1920, the institution op- erates an all-purpose service to the men of this University. Aside from the many chances for men to become an integral part of the Union's student star!, there is the opportunity of using the building for various types of recreation and relaxation. On the main floor is the lounge, used as a rendezvous when meet- ing friends, a place to stop off be- tween and after classes or for just all around taking it easy. Downstairs of the lounge are the swimming pool, bowling al- leys and cafeteria. This year rul- ings have been changed and wom- en are permitted in the north side of the cafeteria any time it is open. With this in effect it has be- come a very popular spot for get togethers and coke dates, besides being used for meals, snacks and watching T.V. By taking the elevator just out- side the cafeteria's entrance and getting of f at the second floor, men can find the billiards and ping-pong rooms. Across the hall is quiet and comfortable Pendle- ton Library, an ideal place for studying or just browsing. These are just a few of the Un- ion facilities that the men of Mich- igan can use. In the future Union plans for an additional wing. When com- pleted the Union will 'be able to expand its services even more than it does now. V -Daily-Don Campbell BETTER MOUSE TRAP-Marshall Blondy, '55, humbly adjusts his invention while the world beats a path to his door. * * * his invention as a contribution to rat-trapping science, Blondy ex- plained: "Up until now the trap always killed the rat. Now what possible good is a dead rat?" The custodian of the Economics Bldg. was not available for com- ment on this question. Scholarship . Seekers Meet A meeting will be held at 4:15 p.m. today in Rm. 2013 Angell Hall for all students interested in ap- plying for the famous Cecil J. Rhodes scholarships, entitling winners to study for two years at Oxford University. Only single male students be- tween the ages of 19 and 25 who have attained at least junior standing are eligible for the grants, awarded yearly to thirty- two students in the United States. During the past five years, the University has been absent from the list of U.S. schools having Rhodes scholarship winners. Prof. Clark Hopkins of the classical studies department, and one of the members of the University Committee which, selects candi- dates for the awards, explained that many students who would usually apply for the awards have, instead, applied for the Fulbright grants. No restriction is placed upon the choice of studies of a Rhodes Scholar. He may study for the Ox- ford B. ,A. in any department, or may, if qualified, be admitted as a candidate for an advanced de- gree. A maximum of two students may be chosen from any one state in the Union, but out-of-state Uni- versity students may apply in their home state if they wish. Application blanks due October 15 may be picked up either at the meeting today or in Rm 2026 An- gell Hall. IHC Starts Year of Quad Government By RUSS AUWERTER The Inter House Council, form- ed last semester and going into its first year of full operation, got underway Tuesday with its first important business of the year when it elected Ted Bohuszewicz, '54 A&D, of Adams House, IHC representative to the Board of Governors of Men's Residence Halls. Given official University recog- nition until the middle of the next semester at which time they will submit their constitution and re- ceive permanent recognition, IHC is composed of all the members of the three separate quad councils, with the quad presidents acting as joint chairmen. The IHC's Campus Relations Committee is encouraging quad men to run in this semester's campus elections and will soon issue a booklet listing the qual- ifications of quad candidates and regulations dealing with campaigning. According to Sam Alfieri, '54 A&D, president of West Quad Council, "The IHC will someday eliminate the need for separate quad councils and will handle all its elections on an all-quad basis with the officers being directly responsible to the men of the quads." Quad government became firmly entrenched as the dominant inde- pendent men's organization on campus last semester when the Association of Independant Men disbanded. Starting first in the in- dividual residence halls, quad gov- ernment began with an organiza- tion now called the quad council. This is made up of a president, vice president, secretary, and so- cial chairman, who are elected at large from the men living in the quad. The quad council organizes so- cial affairs, helps with freshman orientation, encourages scholar- ship with honors dinners and awards, plans athletic programs, and is responsible for numerous other functions. Fauri To Direct Federal Survey Dean Fedele F. Fauri of the School of Social Work has been named director of a study on un- employment insurance administra- tive costs for the U. S. Department of Labor. In order to direct the staff for this study, Dean Fauri will leave for Washington, D. C. today where he will remain until Oct. 7. i THE UNION-This building represents 32 years of service for the men of Michigan. Besides offering recreational and academic services it also houses the offices of Union Opera, IFC, and the Glee Club. PENDLETON LIBRARY-Studying is no problem with the sur- roundings this room has. Comfortable chairs, spacious tables and quietness add to its pleasant atmosphere. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays. MAIN LOUNGE-This is one of the more popular spots for meeting friends, taking a break between classes, picking up a newspaper or magazine or trying to do an occasional bit of homework. "~1 Mo. POLITICAL SERIES: CLC Devoted to Preservation Of Civil Liberties on Campus (Editor's Note: This is the fifth in a series of articles designed to ac- quaint the student body with the various campus political organiza- tions.) By DIANE DECKER Although the eyes of the nation are now turned on domestic poli- cy and foreign affairs in anticipa- tion of the November election, there is one campus group which is still chiefly concerned with the basic problems of civil liberties. The club is the Civil Liberties Committee. Committed to no par- ticular party, the group analyses instead the civil liberties stands of individuals and backs them ac- cordingly. * * * HOWEVER, the CLC is also concerned with local problems. Acting on the motto, "The price of liberty is eternal vigilance," the CLC has been particularly active in opposing discriminatory prac- tises. Last spring, the club cooper- ated in pushing for removal of the Lecture Committee. Spanish Meeting To Be HeldToday La Sociedad Hispanica will hold its first meeting of the year at 7:30 p.m. today in the Michigan Rm. of the League. All Spanish students are urged to attend, according to vice-presi- dent Josephine Gomez, '53. I According to treasurer Sam Da- vis, '54, the CLC tries to point out sore spots and alleviate problems by approaching them "sanely." The group is not affiliated with the American Civil Liberties Union nor with any other college organi- zation on this or other campuses. It is peculiar to this University, al- though similar groups are found elsewhere. The club will swing into action at 7:30 p.m. today in Rm. 3B of the Union. The meeting will be open to all interested students. A DAILY PHOTO FEATURE * Story by BOB APPLE Pictures by LARRY W I LK BILLIARDS ROOM-When classes are over for the day and you have nothing to do, the billiards room may be the spot for you to enjoy a game of pool or billiards. Open 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12, noon, until 9:30 on Sundays. BOWLING ALLEYS-Whether by yourself or with a group you can always enjoy bowling. Open 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Sundays. - .for all your PRINTING NEEDS... " Programs " Posters " Tickets * Stationery SWIMMING POOL-An ideal place for "aqua-lovers." Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Sunday. At 7-10 p.m. on Thursdays the pool is reserved for women only. t Am