PAGE kWOOi( x 1r i 1vJ1IL . kxxv t' .l'I "AXJL Y WOMAN MATTER OF FACT: The Forgotten Question - hat To Do About Rhee? I Survey By STEWART ALSOP WASHINGTON - Nearly everybody has conveniently forgotten about Korea, and about Korean President Syngman Rhee's repeatedly expressed intention to start the Korean War again if he does not get whlat he wants. Almost the only people who have not been allowed to forget these matters are the members of the National Security Council, the nation's highest policy- making body. The question-what to do about Rhee?-- has in recent weeks been the subject of prolonged and anxious debate within the Council. The same question will certain- ly be discussed in detail by President Eis- senhower, Sir Winston Churchill,. and French Premier Laniel in Bermuda. The trouble is that President Eisenhower and his chief advisers are themselves not entirely sure what ought to be done if Rhee starts the Korean War again on his own. They are sure only that everything pos- sible must be done to prevent Rhee from doing so, simply because such unilateral action by Rhee would present this country and its allies with an impossible dilemma. The importance attached to this problem is suggested by the fact that a central pur- pose of Vice-President Richard Nixon's trip to the Far East was to have a private talk with Rhee. The most careful preparation~s for this meeting were made before Nixon left the United States. During his recent visit to Korea, Nixon reportedly did a most effec- tive job of "clarifying" for Rhee the Ameri- can official view of the Korean situation. Nixon gave Rhee firm assurances of all- out American support if South Korea were again attacked by the Communists. But he warned Rhee, in polite, indirect, but firm terms not to start the war again on his own initiative. Nixon did not go so far as to say bluntly that in this case the American forces would be withdrawn from the Korean peninsula. But he did in- dicate, at least obliquely, that this was a possibility which Rhee must take into account. Partly because of Nixon's talk with Rhee, it is not believed in Washington that there is any immediate danger of Rhee's taking off on his own. Well before Nixon's visit, Rhee had made certain commitments to Assistant Secretary of State Walter Ro- bertson. These commitments, in the view of the State Department at least, bind Rhee to obeying the United Nations Command until next March. But March is only four months away. And what if Rhee then or- ders his Republic of Korea troops into ac- tion? THE RHEE problem is complicated by the fact that many foreigners darkly sus- pect that it is not really a problem at all. When Secretary of State John Foster Dulles went to New Delhi some months ago, for example, Indian Prime Minister Nehru gen- ially told him that the United States could easily control Rhee if it really wanted to. Dulles replied that Rhee headed a sovereign state, and that Nehru, as the cbief critic of Western colonialization in Asia, could not "have it both ways." But Nehru remained skeptical and his skepticism is shared at least in part by the British and the French. Yet the facts remain. The Republic of Korea Army will certainly fight if Rhee gives the order. As Rhee has made clear on numerous occasions (most recently to this reporter's partner) he is perfectly capable of giving the order, whatever the consequences. There has never been any firm agreement, either within the Ameri- can government, or between the United States and its principal allies, on what to do if this happens. There is basic agreement on other mat- ters. Rightly or wrongly, the United States will not start the war again, even if it be- comes clear-as it virtually is already-that no agreed settlement in Korea is possible. On this point the British and French offer no dissent whatever. If the Communists again attack-which cannot be ruled out- American policy calls for no-holds-barred retaliation against the Chinese mainland, using atomic weapons if this is considered militarily profitable. The British and French are already committed at least in theory to this res- ponse. That leaves Rhee. Some American policy-makers incline to the view that the best way to prevent Rhee from taking off on his own is a flat and even public warn- ing that in this case the United Nations Command will abandon Korea to its fate. The French and British-although per- haps not Sir Winston Churchill himself-- would no doubt favor some such course. But others among President Eisenhower's advisers believe that a withdrawal from Korea would be so terrible a strategic, political, and psychological disaster that it should not be considered under any cir- cumstances whatsoever. In any event, one thing is clear. The Ber- muda meeting provides an opportunity for achieving what does not now exist-an agreed allied policy on Rhee and Korea, while there is yet time. Nothing could be more foolish or dangerous than to drift on until March, hoping against hope that the brave and stubborn old Korean President does not really mean what he has so often said. (Copyright, 1953, New York Herald Tribune, Inc.) Courses RECOGNIZING that a large part of any department curriculum must necessarily be devoted to those students who wish only to gain an introduction into the field, many departments have instituted survey courses designed to give the more advanced student an overall view of the subject in one semes- ter. One department that has lagged behind the 'others in this modernization of the curriculum to fit the needs of all students is the history department. The only way that a University student may gain an in- sight into the European background of our culture is through taking History 11 and 12 in his freshman or sophomore year. Students unable to work this course in as well as those not desiring such an ex- tensive treatment have no other alternative course. The same is true in the U.S. history field, where the only general courses available are 49 and 50. There has been much talk about institut- ing one-semester survey courses, but as yet no definite action has been taken. Major obstacle seems to be what to include in-or leave out of-such courses, as both subjectp encompass a wide range of history. However, similar departments in the social science field have been able to come up with the answer. The economics and political science departments have instituted survey courses for upperclassmen covering the same materi- al as the two-semester beginning sequence. While the political science course may be used as a prerequisite, both are designed for upperclassmen without previous work in the field. Since the proposed history course would not be open to those concentrating in the field or wishing a thorough basis for more advanced courses, it could be stripped of many of the technicalities. Reserving it for juniors or seniors would enable it to be taught more comprehensively and com- pactly, without much of the simplification necessary in freshman courses. History courses in both the American and the European fields can be instrumental in helping the student understand his back- ground and the relation of present to past. For those who for one reason or another don't take the present courses, some provi- sion should be made for a brief introduction into the field. The proposed courses would fill a gap in the social science curriculum which has long been apparent. -Freddi Lowenberg EnIty Chairs At Stockwell AT EVERY meal served in Stockwell Hall there are approximately 100 students who do not eat there and at some meals such at Saturday breakfast the number ab- sent reaches 250. Obviously something is wrong with the existing setup when sucha large number of students do not show up for meals. This situation is not restricted to Stockwell Hall alone. An undercurrent of grumbles regarding the food served in Uni- versity residences is present in every dormi- tory and campus restaurants are filled to capacity at mealtimes. Why do so many students living in Uni- versity residences avoid eating the meals they have already paid for? Students on reducing diets who can not eat starchy food are just not satisfied with the minute portions of meat which are served and have to eat elsewhere for healthy yet non-fattening food. More serious, however, are the situations of students who for health or religious reasons cannot eat the prepared food and are forced to pay double by eating out. Then there are those stu- dents who just are not satisfied with the quality of the food that is served and those who find it impossible to return to the resi- dence halls at the specific meal times be- cause of conflicting classes or other duties, on campus. Also some of the students who work in restaurants and are served meals for part of their pay still are forced to pay for the dormitory meals. Occasionally some campus group tries to do something about this situation but they are always blocked by the argument that any change in the existing set up would con- fuse the bookkeeping. Why not allow stu- dents living in residence halls to decide at the beginning of the semester whether or not it would be practical for them to eat at the dormitory that semester instead of forc- ing so many of them to pay for meals which they cannot eat? The running of an efficient system should not be the sole consideration in this case. -Rona Friedman HE UNITED NATIONS is not a iest of spies, Communist or any other variety.. If any proof of that were needed it could be found in the circumstance that the Soviets have not even filled their quota of employes at the United Nations headquar- ters. There is nothing at the United Na- tions to spy on, no military information nor any other secrets. While American Communists should cer- tainly never have been hired in the first place, it is worth noting that no United "They've Been Mechanized Since Bill Hickok's Day" sc HEARSAY rU E P ERCE 4. TO FACE. SHOOT YOd 44 ~ ,.. . y FROM $9EMAVJ ~~'' The Daily welcomes communications from its readers on matters of, general interest, and will publish all letters which are signed by the writer' and in good taste. Letters exceeding 300 words in length, defamatory 'pr libelous letters, and letters which for any reason are not in good taste wlW- be condensed, edited or withheld from publication at the discretion of the editors. Xetter4 TO THE EDITOR s j Ft O Lax Committee,... To the Editor: WE. FEEL IT our duty, as en- lightened members of the aca- demic community, to reveal to readers of The Daily the audaci- ous fraud perpetrated on an un- knowing audience Monday night at Hill Auditorium. It seems that we alone, in that naive assemb- lage, realized the sinister plot un- folding before our eyes. We refer, of course, to the musical aggre- gation publicly known as the Guard Republican Band of Paris. This group is the official re- presentative of the French People. Now, it is common knowledge that over one-third of the population of France is communist. It'is ap- parent, to all who would see, that the same ratio must exist in all representative French groups. Now we play our trump card! Any beginning Music student will testify that the language of music is capable of conveying ideas to its listeners as effectively as the language of words. Was not a Lecture Committee created on this campus for the express purpose of excluding such dan- gerous performances? And yet, of the Lecture Committee to s'ift out un-American influences whiih becloud the campus atmosphere. -Arthur Cornfeld , Ralph Goldberg ,* * * I'm Not Afraid . . To the Editor: FOR THE LAST two weeks I have not been able to sit through a class or pick up a Daily without hearing that the students at the University of Michigan are afraid to speak their minds because of threatened expulsion from the Urfa iversity. Thinking that there must be something to so persistent r rumor I reviewed my own thoughts in order to find out what I might say that would justify my beirg expelled from the college. My conclusions are simple. T could think of no question that any examining board might ask me where my answer would give cause for my expulsion. Upon coming-'t this conclusion I decided not to sneak furtively around the Camp pus as has been advised but 'to speak my mind with no reserva- tions. I can find no reason why anyone being asked if he is a communist under these circumstances, this or not is a threat to education or WITH DREW PEARSON performance was allowed to take the American way of life. I do not --place!!! see that a question as to persons We would like to point out, at being a communist is any threat W.ASHINGTON-Life in the American Embassy in Moscow is this time, that we do not directly to freedom of speech because com- A GThn ss question the loyalty of the com- munism is any threat to freedom bed of roses for our diplomatic personnel stationed there. Here's mittee. We do not know whether of speech because communism or a capsule picture of some of their problems: it was disloyalty, blindness, or just socialism have no relation to free1 PRICES-A dessert ice-cream cake for six people costs $10. A plain stupidity that caused this dom. I am not afraid to answer five-pound roast of beef is $15. Oranges, pears, and melons are us-s disgraceful laxity, but whatever this question and I have no Sypa- ually well above $1 apiece, and even then are hard to get ... . as a the reason, here are two students thy with those who are. result of shortages and high prices, 90 percent of the food consumed by Americans in Moscow comes out of U.S. tin cans; The Embassy even drinks powdered milk to avoid Moscow's unpasteurized milk and uninspected cows... . Russian citizens working around the embassy plead for small quantities of powdered milk. Russian maids employed bAILY10OFFICIAL jJI L ETIN by U.S. diplomats receive $200 per month. But a pair of Russian- made shoes costs the maids $175. PERSONALITIES-Ambassador Chip Bohlen is as popular (Continued from Page 2) vice of Holy Communion, Thurs., Dec. 3, a atruyHue with the embassy staff as he's popular with the Russians. "The era public, the program will include t Canterbury House. Commies are scared to death of Chip," says one Embassy staff Trio Sonata in C minor by Johann La p'tite causette aura lieu demain member. "le knows them so well they actually think he can read Joachim Quantz, Sonata in F major by a 3:30 jusqu'a 5:00 dans la Michigan Georg Friedrich Handel, Trio Sonata Union Cafeteria. Pariez-vous francaisf their minds." . . . . one of Bohlen's chief headaches is keeping in D minor by Jean-Baptiste Loeillet; Eh bien, venez a cette petite reunion peace between the diplomatic and military personnel stationed Sonata in G minor by Georg Philipp pour causer un peu. Tous sont bien- in Moscow. There's constant friction between the two groups. Telemann, and Trio Sonata in C major venus! The U.S. military clique complains that the diplomats "hog" by Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach. TheU.. iliar ciqu cmpaintatthediloats"hg"international Center Weekly Tea winl everything and look down their State Department noses at mili- E Todabe held Thurs., Dec. 3, from 4:30 tr tary colleagues. Diplomats counter by claiming the boys in uni- Evens To da 6 at the International Center. form "don't have any idea what the score is." Alpha Kappa Psi, professional busi- I ness fraternity, sponsors a speaker for Phi Sigma, honorary biological "PROTECTION'"-All the men at the Embassy are under 24-hourthe School of Business Administration. ciety, will present Dr. Henry vandg Mr W. C. Flaherty, Economist for Schalie, of the; Department of Zoology, 11 1MAGAZI NES i surveillance by the Russian Secret Police. But the Embassy wives Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, will usually travel around Moscow "unattended." As a result, most of the speak on "The Economic Outlook for women folk have a better idea than their husbands of what the aver- 1954" tonight at 7.30, 130 school of womenBusiness Administration. Refreshments age Russian in the street is thinking . . . . all Russian servants em- will be served in the Student Lounge ployed at the Embassy work for the secret police. One of the maids, of the school following the lecture. who will lecture on "The Economic Importance of Snails as Exemplified in a Current Bilharziasis Control Pro- ject in Egypt," Thurs., Dec. 3, 8 p.m, Rackham Amphitheater. Public cod dially invited. 1nrr Willinm Guild tt ndq t'h GENERATION, Vol. 5, No. 1 THERE IS LESS of Generation this fall. This might be a complete blessing if it were not for a few, selections of such richness and beauty that they serve to com- pensate somewhat for an otherwise unfor- tunate issue. Having turned the tasteful, pleasant cover (one of the better Generation has seen), the reader is thrown at once a sample of the erratic makeup which is easily capable of jarring the sensibilities of even the most artistically insensitive. Through the title page can be seen the I o y9,et~it the ?ew By J. M. ROBERTS, JR. Associated Press News Analyst OFFICIAL STATEMENTS in Washington and London indicate there is no longer much question about whether a four-power conference on Germany will be held, and that allied talks at Bermuda will center primarily around what kind of a front they will put up. The United States still feels the Rus- sian switch from intransigence to nego- tiation is entirely a tactical matter, de- signed to interfere with European defen- se plans rather than to reach an accord. But after a couple of days in which there were signs of an American desire to further pin down Russian intentions before agree- ing to the meeting, Secretary Dulles indi- cated a shift toward the Anglo-French view, which was to get ahead with a meeting as the best test. "We approach a possible meeting with the representatives of the Soviet Union," said Dulles at a congressional committsz hearing on another matter. There were reports in Washington that President Eisenhower and Secretary Dul- les, agreeing on this point with France and Britain at Bermuda, would present a simultaneous request that France go ahead with ratification of the European Defense Community without waiting eith- er for the organization of the four-power conference or its results. The New York Herald Tribune carried a report in this connection that the United sharp black lines of a drawing on the re- verse side and even on inspecting this drawing properly i.e. by turning the page, we find it a somewhat inadequate bed partner to a truly fine story by Don Mal- colm. His "lIitchhiker" is a wonderfully powerful and moving story, marred only by occasional lapses into the trite-trite- ness easily forgiven in a story of this scope. The editors came up with another fine idea-photographs of the four murals paint- ed for the Arts Theater Club-full page photos posed with the student artists. Un- fortunately, either the photographer failed to come through with even acceptable work or else the value of the photos were almost negated in reproduction. In only one, L. H. Scott standing on a stool in front of his delightful ballet troupe, did the potential of this type of presentation come through. Scott's expression is worth the price of the magazine. It's pleasing to find Generation has final- ly realized that light fiction need not be confined to Gargoyle. "You Ain't Supposed To Tawk That Way in No Court" by Thomas Kinney is built around an amusing concept but is hampered by poor writing. The third short story, "Maria and Her Horses" by Had- ley Osborne, I find disturbing in its lack of subtlety. Without passing judgment on the quality of the music, I would commend the music staff for choosing scores written for piano or piano and voice-rather than instru- mental ensembles. In the poetry section Donald Hope's "A Conversation with an Actress" stands out for its sensitivity' and ironic, beautiful tragedy. I like also "The Courtesan" by Harvey Gross and Stuart Ross's woman with a Renoir-like body, accompanying it. Anne Stevenson's "Nine O'Clock" expresses a complicated idea with simplicity and no pretention. As for the art work, interspersed through- out the magazine, it is of almost consistent- ly fine quality. Sally Angell's three young girls, and her lovely textured etching de- serve special mention as does Stu Ross's "City Person"-a most amusing city person with a Klee-like quality. Some charming ceramic pieces are de- ploringly displayed in poorly composed pho- tographs and several of the unsigned text Dora, has been employed at the Embassy so long that she first met Ambassador Bohlen when he was a lowly third secretary. Dora re- ports regularly to the secret police but she's kept on at the Embassy because any replacement would also be required to report to, the po- lice ... . recently one Russian maid asked her U.S. employer for permission to leave the house for a half hour. "I'll be right back," she explained, "I just have to go down to the police station to report on you." . . . . the Russians have planted secret microphones in the homes of all Embassy personnel. They're usually referred to as either "George" or "Junior." A visitor leaving Russia with a copy of a So- viet encyclopedia is always halted at the border by customs officers who seize the book, tear out the three pages devoted to praise of Marshal Beria, then return it as OK to leave Soviet Russia. * * * * VISHINSKY'S GOLD FOREIGN MINISTER VISHINSKY made a speech at the United Nations last week that was crowded out by the spy stories, but was highly significant nevertheless. Vishinsky denounced the United States for blocking an increase! in the price of gold, went on to accuse the United States of hurting Australia, Canada, and South Africa, because their economy depends on the sale of gold. Though largely ignored by American press associations, the speech was pounded out over the Russian radio, also published in the British dominions. It was one of the cleverest speeches Vishin- sky could have made. Behind it were two motivese: 1. Divide the United States from our best friends in the British dominions. 2. Secure an increase in the price of gold which would be a godsend to Russia because of its surplus gold stocks. Russia wants the price upped from $35 to $50 an ounce, thereby giving the Krermilin a chance to increase its purchase of consumer goods abroad. This wide-scale purchase of consumer goods, including such things as butter from Scandinavia, is one of the most significant de- velopments inside Russia. It means that the Kremlin is trying to pacify the restless Russian people by giving them less of a military burden and more consumer benefits-at least temporarily.G NOTE-Vishinsky's denunciation of the United States over the price of South African gold almost matched his denunciation. of Pre- mier Malan of South Africa for his suppression of South African Negroes. I I The Industrial Relations Club will """' "''t's n hold an important policy meeting con- Saturday evening performance of "The cerning future activities of the club. Messiah." For reservations, phone NO- The meeting will be held in the Busi- 87332 by Wednesday. ness Administration Lounge tonight ok at 7:15 p.m ship meets Thursday morning at'' Spanish play: Tryouts, between 3 and a.m. in the church Prayer Room. 5 p.m., in 408 Romance Language An A Building. AS.PA Social Seminar. All studenis Building.f anu aCU!~y nu uieiririiiuaar~ 13i Le Cercle Francais will meet tonight! at 8 p.m. in the Michigan League. Frances Hauss will play a selection of French songs on the piano, and there will be a film on Belgium with com- entary by M. Deprez. Dancing, singing and refreshments will complete the evening! Everyone is welcome! Pershing Rifles. All Pershing Rifle- men will report in uniform at the rifle range at 1925 hrs. Notice of Meeting on Computing Ma- chines. Dr. E. P. Little, Technical Di- rector, Wayne University Computation Laboratory, will talk on the New Wayne University large-scale digital computer at 8 p.m., Wed., Dec. 2, in Room 306, State Hall, Wayne University. All those interested in computers or machine computation are invited to attend. Members of the IRE Professional Group on Electronic Computers are especial- ly urged to be present and to parti- cipate in a brief organizational meet- ing to follow Dr. Little's talk. The Congressional-Disciples Guild. Discussion group meeting at Guild house, 7 p.m. Study seriestcontinued, "The Challenge of Our Culture.' Hillel Foundation. Second day of Han- ukkah-candle lighting, 7:30 p.m. IZFA Dance group, 8 p.m. Reservations for the Kosher dinner Friday at 6 p.m. must be made by Thursday. ULLR Ski Club will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the League, rather than in the Union as planned. The room will be posted on the bulletin board. Mr. Grant Robbins from Lippman's Sport- ing Goods Shop in Detroit will be pres- ent to discuss selection and purchase of ski equipment. Museum Movie. "Treasure House" (Smithsonian Institution) and "Glimpse of the Past" (Prehistoric American In- dians) free movies shown daily at 3 p.m. daily, including Sat. and Sun. and at' 12:30 Wed., 4th floor movie alcove Museums Building, Dec. I-8, Psychology Club, Dr.DMarquis, chair- man of our Psychology Department, will speak on "Modern Trends in Psychol- ogy" this evening at 7:30, at the League. Discussion and refreshments wit follow. All those interested are invited. and faculty and their friends are in vited to attend the social seminar the Michigan Chapter of ASPA o6u December 3 at 7:30 p.m. InstheAWes; Conference Room, Rackham Building. Professor Robert Steadman of Wayne University will be the speaker of the evening. His topic will be Michiga& State Government Department of Ad- ministration. The Congregational-Disciples- Guil. Breakfast devotion-discussion group in Guild House Chapel, Thurs., Dec. 3, a.m. Freshman Discussion Group at Guild House, 7-8 p.m. Christian Science Organization. Tes- timony meeting Thurs., Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m., Fireside Room, Lane Hall. All are welcome.{" 'P r Sixty-Fourth Year 1: * * * * BRITISH BEBOP SELWYN LLOYD, British State Minister at the United Nations, is getting quite a reputation as an expert on American bebop. And he deserves it. Newspapermen noted some time ago how, after Vishinsky had de- livered one of his usual diatribes at the United Nations, State Minis- ter Lloyd rose and said: "In the language of American bebop, 'dig that broken record.' "It will be interesting," added Minister Lloyd, "to see how the interpreters translate that." 4 e CAPITAL CAPSULES WORD HAS LEAKED through the Iron Curtain that the Kremlin is organizing its own World Labor Movement to compete with the international labor organization. This means the Communists will Edited and managed by students.o the University of Michigan under the authority of the Board in Control' 4 Student Publications. Editorial Staff Harry Lunn..........Managing Editor Eric Vetter................City Editqr Virginia Voss......... Editorial Director Mike Wolff.........Associate City Editor Alice B. Silver..Assoc. Editorial Directo Diane Decker .......... Associate Edito Helene Simon.........Associate Editor Ivan Kaye..............Sports Editq Paul Greenberg. ...Assoc. Sports Edit,6 Marilyn Campbell....Women's Editor Kathy Zeisler.... Assoc. Women's Edito Don Campbell.......Head Photograph Business Staff Thomas Treeger.. Business Manage" i ;, 1 j i William Kaufman Advertising Manage Wesleyan Guild. Refresher Tea in the Harlean Hankin....Assoc. Business Mgr Wesley Lounge this afternoon from 4 WilliamSeiden.......Finance Manage to 5:30 p.m. Come and bring your James Sharp...Circulation Manage] friends. Chess Club of the University of Mich- Telephone NO 23-24-1 igan will meet tonight in the Michi- TV er I'