PAGE ViURk i' IE i vilChIGAii DAILY 11 A Al I - Y Zl A:, -A" -A%, b, kbjqi ___________________________________________________________________ U MI The Internal Security Act ALTHOUGH THE passage and subsequem implementation of the McCarran In- ternal Security Act of 1950 has resulted in much confusion and hysteria coupled with a disregard, sometimes voluntary, for the facts, not all hope for a mature government is lost. Under the Internal Security Act, Com- munist-action and Communist-front or- ganizations can be required to register with the office of the Attorney-General upon that gentleman's request. Since no actual suppression is involved, it seems like a °good idea on the surface. When placed within the context of today's pub- lie misconception of Communism in Am- erica and the personalities responsible for this misunderstanding, however, the law Is the latest in political weapons. It is plausible that, if the law were used with some wisdom, there should be no harm- ful ramification. Yet, the virtual suppres- sion that it has imposed on free political thought in this country cannot really be de- nied: It can only be called something else, like Americanism, and defended upon the new grounds provided by such a new term. An impartial examination of the facts on this question would reveal that the Mc- Carran Act has given the government pow- er which, in itself, is not improper. But the power has been used indiscreetly, be- cause making noise is more important than getting facts. This could be overcome by some serious discussion pointing out clearly and precise- ly that the purpose. and spirit of the law itself has been transcended. So far, there has been little, if any, effort on the part of politically important men to treat the controversy in - a calm, intelligent manner. What thoughtful interpretation that does arise is invariably in no position to reach the public, while the media of communica- tion that carry the most weight as far as public opinion is concerned relies strictly, or almost so, on emotionalism, mud-sling- ing, and counter-mud-slinging. If both sides would merely re-examine the McCarran Act, either the accusers and investigators trained and prepared in Congress would be required to amend their methods of procedure, or Congress would have to amend the Act. A neces- sary preliminary to either course of ac- tion would be considerably more objective thought on the issue of Communism in America A re-examination of the McCarran Act would accomplish this because undoubtedly someone would then notice Section 1, sub- section (b) of the Act, which until now has somehow eluded detection and which reads as follows: "Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize, require, or establish military or civilian censorship or in any way to limit or infringe upon freedom of the press or of speech as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and no regulation shall be promulgated having that effect." -Jim Dygert Rackham Auditorium . . STANLEY QUARTET: Gilbert Ross, Emil Raab, violins; Robert Courte, viola; Oh ver Edel, violoncello; with Marian Owen, pianist THE SEASON'S second concert by the Stanley Quartet again repeated the out- standing program pattern which has char- acterized the group's concerts these past few years. There was a work from the eighteenth century, last night Mozart's Quartet in B- flat major, K. 589, a work of Beethoven, the Quartet in M minor, Op. 18, No. 4, and a contemporary work. The contemporary work was the second performance of Prof. Ross Lee Finney's Quintet with Piano (1953), which the Stan- ley premiered last summer. Again Prof. Mar- ian Owen was the soloist. Second impressions of this work only strengthen those happy ones received at the first performance. Such passionate music had a melodic and textural grand- eur which left the audience with a feel- ing of awe. Exquisitely suited to the twelve-tone technique in which it was cast, it was more successful compositionally than other more famous twelve-tone chamber music, such as the third and fourth Schoenberg Quartets, since it made use of structural necessities like points of rest and well-planned timings of mood changes to project its meaning intelli- gibly to the audience. The static, dance- like beginning of the Allegro scherzando, or the dramatic climax at the very end of the appassionato movement show how elegant contemporary music becomes when a craftsman can capture his inspiration so precisely and project it so clearly. The Stanley and Prof. Owen fared even better than last summer, and both gave a performance that left nothing lacking. The entire program displayed the musical un- derstanding that has been a specialty of the Stanley since their first concerts, and the MATTE R OF r O ACT By STEWART ALSOP O ly but with a certain loving ephasis the WASHINGTON-Sen. Joseph R. McCar- name of John Carter Vincent. Vincent has thy's speech--a brilliant performance also been accused and also by a far better in its own way-was, of course, a blunt known accuser than Miss Bentley was in warning to President Eisenhower and his 1945. Under oath, Louis Budenz, the fam- Administration. According to the almost ous ex-Communist and professional inform- universal interpretation in Washington, Mc- er, has charged Vincent with being "under Carthy said in effect: "Play the game my Communist orders," while ostensibly serv- way-or else." ing the United States government. Yet Se- Before the McCarthy performance, Attor- cretary of State John Foster Dulles (cour- ney General Brownell's charge against ex- ageously, and after a close personal study President Truman was widely hailed in of the evidence) cleared Vincent entirely anti-McCarthy circles of the Eisenhower of the Budenz charges, and awarded him administration as a master stroke, on the full pension rights. theory that "it cut the ground right out Thus Dulles is guilty too. Indeed once from under Joe." This theory now looks a the basic McCarthy premise is accepted, trifle wobbly, to say the least h ,sc car. peis ''acetd the structure of McCarthy's logic takes on The act is that Brownell, in one fatal a certain insane symmetry. Davies and sentence, opened up the Administration Vincent are guilty because they have beeba to precisely the sort of brilliant, oblique accused. Brownell and Dulles are guilty of attack which McCarthy has now made 'shielding" Daves and Vincent. President upon it. Brownell had an excellent case Eisenhower is guilty of "shielding" Brown- against the Truman administration. Made ell and Dulles. Indeed, everyone is guilty in the right place at the right time, it who does not fervently and publicly admire could have been a near-devastating case. Joseph R. McCarthy. But when Brownell said that Truman McCarthy has served notice on the Ad- knowingly appointed a "Russian spy," he ministration that he intends to follow this fell into a trap. For he thus accepted the logic to its remorseless conclusion, unless basic McCarthy premise: That accusation the Administration is ready to offer "proof" equals proof of guilt. that it will not also "fall victim to the same evil which beset the Democratic party." At the beginning of his speech, McCarthy twice emphasized this Brownell charge, ac- McCarthy will certainly not be satis- curately and with obvious relish. For when fied by such minor concession as the head the McCarthy premise is accepted, the Mc- of John Davies on a platter. He will be Carthy brand of logic becomes almost un- satisfied, if at all, only by the Admin- assailable. istration's public acceptance of his con- In 1945 and early 1946, Harry Dexter tention that he, McCarthy, is the lead- White'was a "Russian spy" chiefly on the ing symbol of Republicanism and the cen- word of the then wholly unknown female tral issue in the 1954 election. He will ex-Communist, Elizabeth Bentley. If such be satisfied, in a word, only by the ab- charges are to be taken as proof of guilt, ject surrender of President Eisenhower then, logically, Brownell himself is wholly and the Administration which he heads. vulnerable to attack by McCarthy. On the surface, the contest appears un- As McCarthy.pointed out, John' Paton equal, and McCarthy's challenge sheer pre- Davies is "still on the payroll aft r eleven sumption. In one corner is Dwight D. Eis- months of the Eisenhower administration." enhower, President of the United States, Davies has been accused, not by an un-conqueror of Hitler, so popular that the known witness like Miss Bentley, but by most audacious Democrats still dare attack such distinguished accusers as Sens. Mc- him only indirectly. In the other corner is Carthy and McCarran. Is not the failure of the junior Senator from Wisconsin, the spy- Brownell's Justice Department to indict catcher who has yet to catch a spy, the Davies, as demanded by McCarthy and warrior given to boasting 'about non-exis- McCarran, monstrous "laxity" and "blind- tent shrapnel in his leg, the only major ness?" politician in the country who can be label- Brownell knows that Davies, when he led "liar" without fear of libel. proposed that the Central Intelligence Yet it is clear by now that to underesti- Agency hire certain pro-Communists, was mate McCarthy is folly, as the Administra- simply suggesting the ancient double- tion strategists who believed they could agent intelligence technique. He knows under-cut him by "fighting fire with fire" that an indictment of the able Davies must surely have discovered. It must also would almost certainly be thrown out on be clear to all but the most fatuous that its ear by any court in the land. But what Eisenhower and McCarthy are indeed in op- is Brownell to do? By the formula which posite corners; and that a clash, initiated he himself accepted, Davies is guilty be- not by "trouble-makers" but by McCarthy cause he has been accused. himself, is now inevitable. McCarthy, furthermore, mentioned brief- (Copyright, 1953, New York Herald Tribune. Inc.) .. eterS to tA 62;for1 0 . . 1 - - Defense Spending ... "Let Me Tell You About M To the Editor:s SATURDAY'S Daily quotes a pro-,- fessor in the Business Admin- - istration School 4s saying that the elimination of all American de- fense expenditures would mean" only a 14 per cent decline in gov- ernmental spending While the full . '-,- f context of the statement is not giv- en, the figure ought not go unchal- lenged, welcome as the implica- tion is that the nation could suc- ceed financially without the bur-1 den of defense spending An analysis of Congressional ap- propriations for the current 1954 fiscal year, as made by the Friends Committee on National Legisla- tion, documents the following summary figures: "Approximately 75 cents of ev- ery dollar will go for military and economic defense; 8 cents for pre- vious wars, but not including the national debt; ... 34of a pennyt- for civilian foreign aid and techni- cal assistance programs, and only' 1/16 of one cent for United States a' contributions and participation in the administrative activities of the United Nations and its eleven spe- cialized agencies, as well as about fifteen other international organi- zations." Perhaps the residents of Ann Ar- vi If there's even a grain of truth bor would take advantage of the ti in the saying that you get what situation by renting parking space m you pay for, is it any wonder that to students on their front lawns; on the international situation leaves residents of Ann Arbor have nev- le something to be desired, when 83 er seemed to oppose any plan w per cent of the estimated expendi- which increases their income (pre- b tures are for national defense and ferably at the expense of stu- st the costs of past wars, and less dents.) e than one per cent for the UN, oth- -Persse O'Reilly er international organizations, and * 4Y Political Troubles" A 6v 4 I It 11: II iously all-white, are now admit- ng Negro students to one or pore programs. These are mostly ,n the graduate and professional vel, but include several instances here the entire institution has een opened to Negroes. Only 5 ate universities still completely xclude Negroes. In 1951, the American Associa- technical assistance? -Ed Voss Hypocricy ... To the Editor: WE THE undersigned object on intellectual grounds to hypo- cricy-thus the following regard- ing the recently much discussed driving ban. Facts: 1. Married students, re- gardless of age, may obtain vir- tually unrestricted driving per- mits. 2. Students twenty-six years old and over (males among whom are rapidly approaching senility ac- cording to the recent Kinsey dis- closures) may obtain unrestricted permits. 3. During daylight hours when parking and traffic congestion is severe, the driving ban has been traditionally unenforced. 4. Despite the fact that the ban ostensibly prohibits all student driving by non-holders of permits, the enforcement is limited to so- cial use after dark, especially on weekends. Conclusion: The driving ban has as its chief justification nei- ther the limited nature of Ann Arbor's parking facilities nor con- trol of the accident rate but rather control, in some measure at least, of the birth rate. Observation: The current con- troversy has made occasional sin- ister references to "drinking'". (presumably alchoholic) but has gingerly avoided the basic issue of Morals And Who Shall Set Them. The contention that typical university students are insuffi- ciently mature to make such im- portant decisions is obviously con- troversial. This was the issue in 1927; it will be the issue in any new decision by the Board of Re- gents. Therefore, any discussion which ignores morals and centers attention on accident rates, park- ing problems, quaint college at-! mosphere, the car as a modern day essential, lack of enforcement, etc. is not only hypocritical but meaningless. --George M. Broderick George A. Davidson Driving Ban . Discirniwtin Reord tion of Law Schools adopted a new scrimintion Record oal of eliminating discrimination To the Editor:-in legal education. 22 Southern law schools are now complying N VIEW of the space given in and 19 are not. the Daily to the subject of dis-t crimination, it may be of interest 10 Southern medical schools, in to summarize the rapid progress addition to the two Negro schools, that is being' made in reducing dis- have admitted Negro students: c r i m i n a t i o n and segregation In 1952, the Illinois Commission among the colleges and univer- on Human Relations reported sities, especially in the South. The marked progress in opening following items will portray some schools of nursing in the state to of the highlights: Negro students. In 1952, 30 schools 33 public and 28 private colleges admitted Negroes as compared and universities in the South, pre- with 18 in 1950. Only 5 schools (DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN] would not admit Negroes in 1952, whereas 20 would not in 1950. In 1950, Kentucky repealed its segregation law. The University of Louisville and the municipal col- lege for Negroes were merged. Eight colleges in the state, in- cluding the State University, were opened to Negroes. Several instances have occurred in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, North Carolina, and elsewhere in the South where Negro students have been admitted to the dormi- tories, entered into student activi- ties, and elected to student offices. In one case, Negroes have played on the football team. Among the college fraternities in Northern institutions, there have been 21 institutions where one or more local chapters have been expelled or have withdrawn from their national affiliations because of differences of opinion over the bias clauses. At 19 uni- versities official action has been taken requiring the fraternities to remove bias clauses within a given time limit, if they are to continue to receive recognition from the in- stitution. 27 State and county medical so- cieties in the South have either admitted Negro physicians or amended their rules to makeuit possible, The American Nurses Association and the Associa- tion of N e g r o Graduate Nur- ses merged in 1951. The Missouri State Teachers Association and the Negro Teachers Association have merged. The North Carolina Academy of Science has dropped its racial bar. The American Asso- ciation of University Women has made it explicit that race shall no longer be a bar to membership. The above are illustrative of spe- cific actions that have been taken. nearly all of them since the war, and most of them within the past three years. The dire consequences that were so commonly predicted have not materialized. There have been virtually no serious incidents. Optimistic as is this picture, it represents for the South, of course, only a beginning. Progress is being made in the North, too, but it is not so dramatic. -Prof. Algo D. Henderson quad Food ... To the Editor: WE REALIZE that the Univer- sity faces a difficult problem in feeding the one thousand men of the West Quadrangle; however, we believe that the quality and preparation of the food are below the standard which we should ex- pect for three hundred fifty dol- lars a semester. To cite the Sunday evening meal as an example: we had spaghetti, which seemed to have been soaked in grease before it was served; a spoonful of corned-beef hash that was left over from the Saturday noon meal; and a sandwich spread which consisted of boiled eggs, left-over liver which most of the men had found unpalatable when it was originally served Friday night, peanut butter, and the die- tician only knows what else. The University has steadfastly refused to recognize student pro- tests against this condition. Must the residents riot, as they nearly did Sunday night, in order to gain recognition? -Robert Sassone, '56LS&A Robert Armbruster, '56LS&A Clifton Ransom, '56 Eng. I GARGOYLE THIS IS possibly one of the best issues of Gargoyle ever printed-at least, I can't remember a better one. The stories are con- sistently good, and the art work, always ex- cellent, is superb. Gargoyle has often been criticized on one of two bases: either it is too dirty (which can result in its removal), or it is too clean (which may mean loss of its reputation). The present edition is not too hot, not too cold, but just right. To begin at the beginning, the cover: it is not customary Garb stuff, and, for a change, this is exhilarating. Furthermore, for those patrons who read the fine print, there is a detailed analysis of it inside. It isn't sexy at all. Passing inside the magazine (accom- plished by a mere flick of the finger-this Yankee ingenuity) we are confronted with a rather disgruntled old gentleman with a cryptic-and, more than likely, symbolic -statement. Undoubtedly it has something to do with local communist inquisitions. Opening another box of popcorn (Daily reviewers are now required to stuff them- selves with popcorn while performing their duties), I settled back in my swivel chair to read Larry Pike's "A Westinghouse Is Not a Home." The story is applicable to all who are repressing their frustrations. The moral: don't repress them-even the most success- New Books at Library Burman, Ben Lucien-The Four Lives of Mundy Toliver: Julian Messner; New York, 1953. Forster, E. M.-The Hill of Devi: Harcourt, Brace and Co.; New York, 1953. Henrichsen, Margaret-Seven Steeples: Houghton-Mifflin Co.; Boston, 1953. Muir, Helen-Miami U.S.A.: H. Holt & Co.; New York, 1953. Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research-- The Mountain World, 1953: Harper & Bro- therq Publishers; New York, 1953. Wolle, Muriel Sibell-The Bonanza Trail: Indiana University Press, Bloomington, 1953. THE PRESENT trend toward direct democ- ful capitalists cultivate theirs; frustration is the modern way. While the obvious didac- ticism is a little distressing, the jokes are funny. A series of blackboard sketches continue the general Christmas motif of psycho- analytical confusion. I seriously wonder if these are really' copies of professorial blackboard- doodling; I've seen worse. If you've reached this point in the maga- zine, and there's no reason, barring natural exigencies, why you shouldn't, you will not be able (as the book-club prochures say) to put it down. For now we encounter a piece which really makes this Garg-Jan Winn's "Mildred." The story is hilarious, a real comedy. Miss Winn shows real talent or something, and I had to laugh (the only critical criterion that applies to a magazine like the Garg). The insert-parody this time is called "True Lie," which succinctly exposes the faults of the confession-type monthly. I particularly like the "plain brown wrap- per" ads at the end. A short short short story by David Kessel presents the facts about the latest menace to a peaceful sleep, and, despite its title, does not blame the current world crisis on T. S. Eliot; he can't be completely blameless, though, can het In the more lascivious line is the cartoon series "1953 All-Girl Review" by L. H. Scott (of Arts Theater Mural fame). Mr. Scott has an amazing capacity for an analysis of the feminine mind, and draws good too (with eclat, he informs me). Arthur God- frey comes in for his share of well-deserved knocks in "It's Not the Heat, It's the Hu- mility," and the old "Who Stole My Dino- saur" shows up in the format of an avant garde drama. Lucy Rosenthal's parody of a typical (bad) freshman English essay strikes close to the heart. I trust it is a moment of high emotion recollected in tranquility. Miss Rosenthal's talent obviously lies in the English-teaching racket; she knows how not to write, which, when added to illegible handwriting, produces first-rate educators. I'm out of popcorn, but I'm dashing right out to the local drugstore for a new supply. I've got to read this again. The Daily Official Bulletin is an official publication of the University of Michigan for which the Michigan Daily assumes no editorial responsi- bility. Publication in it is construe- tive notice to all members of the University. Noticesrshould be sent in TYPEWRITTEN form to Room 2552 Administration Building before 3 p.m., the day preceding publication (before 11 a.m. on Saturday). WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1953 VOL. LXIV, No. 65 N .otices The second Hatcher Open House for students is being held today, from 4 to 6. at the Hatcher home. All students are cordially invited to meet President and Mrs. Hatcher and to join in sing- ing Christmas carols. 1954 Parking Permits. Due to manu- facturingadifficulties, permits will not be available until December 15, Sorry. Herbert G. Watkins, Secretary Late permission for women students who attended the de Paur Infantry Chorus on Tues., Nov. 24, will be no iater than 11:20 p.m. TIAA -- College Retirment Equities Fund. Participants in the TIAA and CREF retirement program will be able to make changes in the amounts allo- cated to CREF. Staff members who have % or ' of their contributions to TIAA allocated to CREF may wish to change to a %' basis, or go from the latter to a ? or ?; basis. Such changes must be made BE- FORE Dec. 15, 1953. Retirement RecordsBOffice Room 3511, Admin. Bldg. Telephone Ext. 619 erator in the Detroit area. Appointments may be made by contacting the Bureau of Appointments, Ext. 371. PERSONNEL INTERVIEWS. The Colgate-Palmolive Co., of Jersey City, N.J., will have a representative on the campus on Fri., Dec. 11, to inter- view businessoadministration, econom- ics, or industrial management students who would be interested in plant su- pervisory work in Jeffersonville, In- diana, Kansas City, or Jersey City. Stu- dents wishing to schedule appointments may contact the Bureau of Appoint- ments, 3528 Administration Bldg., Ext. 371.. Personnel Requests. Alcorn A. & M. College, Alcorn, Mis- sissippi, is looking for an Accountant for a position with the school as Pur- chasing Agent. February graduates are eligible to apply. . The U.S. Civil Service Commission has announced an examination for Geolo- gist. Grades GS-5 and GS-7. Vacancies to be filled from this test exist in the Departments of Interior, Agriculture, and Army. Graduates with a degree in geology or students who expect to com- plete their degree by June may take the examination. The closing date for applications is Dec. 15. The National Seal Co., Van Wert, Ohio, a manufacturer of oil seals, is in- terested in hiring a Mechanical Engi- neer for a trainee program, followed l~y permanent assignment in the Engineer- ing Department of the company. The New York State Employment Service is asking 1954 college graduates, residing in the Rochester, N.Y. area, to register with the Service during the Christmas holidays. Interviews with Rochesterremployers may then be ar- ranged for the spring vacation For further information concerning these and other employment opportuni- To the Editor: The Fund for the Advancement of ties, contact the Bureau of Appoint- BOUT THIS so-called driving Education( .Ford Foundation) announces ments, 3528 Administration Bldg., Ext. A a program of Faculty Fellowships for 371. ban, now:- 1954-55. These fellowships are available I have recentlyrheard several ar- in the Humanities, the Social Sciences, Lectures guments which really have little and the Natural Sciences. They are in- or no validity in the case at hand. tended for candidates between the ages University Lecture in Journalism. Sec' It is true that students here really of 30 and 45, who have been teaching ond in the Series, "The Press and Civil have no need for automobiles, steadily for several years, and will pay Liberties in Crises." Wallace R. Deuel, a grant approximately equivalent to Washington correspondent for the St. aside from business or family re- the salary of the recipient for the aca- Louis Post-Dispatch, will speak on "Our quirements, since most of Ann Ar- demic year plus certain necessary ex- Foreign Policy and Our Civil Liberties" bor is within more or less easy penses. The primary purpose of the at 3 p.m., Wed., Dec. 9, in the Rackham walking distance of the Univer- awards is to enable teachers to broaden Amphitheater.mCoffee hour will follow waingti imlrytueta h their qualifications for teaching their in the Department of Journalism Con- sity. It is similarly true that the respective fields as part of a program of ference Room, 1443 Mason Hall. Both parking space in the campus area liberal education. They are not intend- events open to the public. is fairly well filled up from 7 a.m. ed to support private and individual re- until 7 p.m. every day. No one can search projects except as these bear Lecture. The public is invited to a deny that the Ann Arbor police directly on, or are subordinate to, the lecture by H. Raymond Gregg, U.S. Park effort to improve the candidate's teach- Service Assistant Chief Naturalist, on force is not large enough to handle ing. Each applicant will be asked to "Nature and Antiquity in the National any more traffic than exists at submit a plan for the year, explaining Parks" to be given Wed., Dec. 9, at 4:15 present. how it will increase his teaching effec- p.m., in the Rackham Amphitheater. However, at present, enforce- tiveness. I University Lecture, auspices of the ment of driving regulations is not The University is authorized to nom- Department of Near Eastern Studies, at all adequate; driving permits inate four candidates each of whom will Dr. Hail Inalcik, Professor of Ottoman are n o t particularly difficult be eligible for reappointment to the History, Columbia University, "Turkey to come by: and then of teaching staff in 1955-56. Because of G and Islam," Thurs., Dec. 10, 4:15 p.m., course there are always a few ur- the small number of appointments, each Rackham Amphitheater, Department may propose not more than chis around who will drive (pre- one candidate. Departmental nominees University Lecture, auspices of the ferably recklessly) if only for the may secure application blanks at the English Department, "The Liberal Imag- pleasure they get from breaking a Office of the Graduate School. Since ap- ination," Professor Arthur M. 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