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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1955


City Conducts Systematic
Local Housing Inspection

NO STUDENT MOTORISTS:

A total of 282 multiple unit
k dwellings was inspected by Ann
Arbor's Building and Safety En-
gineering Department during the
year ended June 30.
Only 15 of the total were in-
spected in the six months ending
Dec. 31, 1954, after which Robert
Miller joined the department as a
full-time inspector. Previously,
only John E. Ryan, head of the
department, made inspections,
. along with many other duties.
Inspections have been system-
atic since Miller joined the de-
partment, with a two-year pro-
gram aimed at covering all the
$' city's 1,800 multiple unit dwell-
ings. Ryan expects to accomplish
the objective in two years if the
department is able to inspect
about 15 a week. At present, about
ten a week are being inspected.
Fire Aroused Program
A more comprehensive program
of inspections was ,begun after
attention was focused on. the poor
condition of student rental units

by an October fire that cost two
lives.
Student housing has developed
into a serious problem in the face
of increasing enrollments. Vacan-
cies of rented rooms for students
is about one-half of one per cent
during the year, Ryan once said.
In most cities, rental unit vacan-
cies average ten per cent.
Townspeople have generally
complied with orders to improve
their property to conform with the
city's building code during the
past half-year, Ryan said. Almost
all violators are working at taking
care of violations, he added.
Four major violations stood out
in Ryan's yearly report. Of the
282 buildings inspected, 198 had
inadequate means of exit, 231 had
electrical wiring violations, 158
had combustible storage and 110
had. inadequate lavatory facilties.
Included in the 282 buildings
were 22 fraternities. The main
violation in fraternities, according
to Ryan, was lack of cleanliness.
All fraternities with violations-

most of those inspected -- have
notified their alumni directors and
have initiated plans to correct the
violations.
Willard Holland, University
Sanitarian, has been assisting the
department in inspecting fraterni-
ties and sororities. He usually
follows up after the original in-
spection..
Letter Sent
After ain original inspection is
made, a letter is sent to the
property owner along with a list
of violations that must be recti-
fied within 90 days. A later in-
spection is made to determine
whether violations have been cor-
rected.
In his report, Ryan said only
two warrants had been sworn out
against balky property owners, but
both cases were settled out of
court with their agreeing to com-
ply.
Besides its systematic inspec-
tion of student rental units, the
department also investigates com-
plaints by tenants.

SGroup Studies Driving Rulies.
SStudents Can
'Get Permits
If Necessary
Regulations Strict
On Car Privileges


FALL RUSHING:
Interfraternit Council
Coordinates Fraternities,
Activities of the University's 43 social fraternities are -coordinated
by the Interfraternity Council.
Now in its 111th year, the fraternity system numbers 2000 frater-
nity men, 26,000 alumni and an expected 600 pledges will join this
fall.
During the scholastic year 1953-54, the IFC was awarded a trophy
for having an outstanding program.
Fraternity rushing takes place at the beginning of each semester.
During the formal two-week rushing period prospective pledges are
offered an opportunity to choose in which of the 43 houses they would
be happiest.

A program of open-houses,
rushing counselors, and designated
rushing periods is designed to help
rushees make their choice.
Must Register
Before Wednesday of the sec-
ond -week of classes, Oct. 5, each
rushee must register with the IFC
in the Dean of Men's Office, 1020
Administration Bldg.
The office will be open from 9
am. to 5 p.m. There is no fee or
charge Involved in registration.
Registering for rushing does not
obligate the rushee to pledge -
it merely signifies an intention to
rush.
The IFC counselling system was
established to provide unbiased
aid to. rushees from fraternity
* men. One man is appointed from
each fraternity to act as a coun-
selor. He is assigned to lecture to
three orientation groups and help
rushees with any questions. Rush-
ing counselors agree not to press
the merits of any particular fra-
First Staffers
Begin Mental
Health Work
The first three men' to staff the
new Mental Health Research Unit
of the Neuropsychiatric Institute
were appointed by the Regents at
their July meeting.
They are Dr. James G. Miller,
Dr. Ralph W. Gerard and Anatol
Rapoport, who were also appoint-
ed to the Medical School faculty.
The three will organize and ini-
tiate research activities in the
new Mental Health Unit which
will be financed from a $175,000
appropriation from the State Leg-
islature.
With Dr. Miller coordinating ac-
tivities, they will focus their work
on the causes of mental illness
with a special eye on Michigan's
mental health needs and prob-
lems. They have previously work-
ed as a research team at the Uni-
versity of Chicago.
Scheduled to begin work Sept. 1,
they will be joined later by addi-
tional personnel.
With each an expert in a dif-
ferent field, they are expected to
do comprehensive research from
several approaches. Dr. Miller has
been chairman of the psychology
department at the University of
Chicago since 1951. The Regents
appointed him a professor of psy-
chiatry in the Department of Psy-
chiatry.
Dr. Gerard has been on the Uni-

3 ternity but rather to answer ques-
tions about fraternity life in gen-
eral.
William S. Zerman, assistant to
the Dean of Men, guides the fra-
ternity system. He is available to
answer all questions for rushees.
As Fraternity Counselor, Zerman
works with every phase of frater-
nity life.
Formal rushing will begin Sun-
day, Oct. 2, and will last until
Oct. 16. Open houses are held
from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Oct. 2.
Following the open houses
rushees attend, by invitation, din-
ners, lunches and smokers, in an
effort to become acquainted with
the men in the fraternities he is
interested in.
Bids by Personal Contact
Rushees receive bids by person-
al contact. Pledge cards are to be
distributed by Oct. 12.
Generally, rushees are urged to
visit as many houses as possible
during the rushing period.
A mass rushing meeting will be
held at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednes-
day of school in the Michigan Un-
ion Ballroom. At this meeting the
rushee will get an introduction to
the fraternity system and what it-
has to offer.
Rushees are not required to at-
tend the meeting in order to rush

Welcome
From 'U'
In the Daily's Annual Fresh-
man Supplement issued last
September, it was my privilege
to welcome the incoming class
as a new member of the Uni-
versity community. At that
time I reported to my fellow
freshmen that in my short ex-
perience at the University of
Michigan I had been completely
satisfied of the desire of the
community, faculty, and admin-
istration to do everything possi-
ble to make new class members
feel "at home" in Ann Arbor.
Another year's experience has
strengthened my belief that this
attitude is paramount in the
University community. If you
will keep your eyes open, you
will find all kinds of people and
agencies that have a primary
interest in helping you. Many
exist for that sole purpose. The
orientation program that you
are experiencing this week is
part of this community effort.
As you face your new responsi-
bilities as a student I sincerely
hope that you place first on
your personal agenda an inves-
tigation of these counselling
and guidance facilities at your
disposal. Use them and I am
sure they will help you over
the rough spots that always face
a student In adjusting to a new
role.
I also hope that you will con-
sider me personally as part of
the counselling and guidance
organization, and feel free to
come in at any time to visit with
me.
I am looking forward to get-
ting to know you.
-James A. Lewis
Vice-President for
Student Affairs

THE CAMPUS - Aerial view of the University of Michigan captures most of the campus in one photograph. The main campus area
is pictured slightly to the left and slightly above center - this includes Angell Hall (with the two small domes), Mason Hall, Haven
Hall, the General Library, the Natural Sciences Building, the Chemistry Building, Waterman and Barbour Gymnasiums, Alumni Memor-
ial Hall, President Hatcher's residence, West Engineering Building and others. West Quad and South Quad are in the foreground,
with Burton Memorial tower on the left, and the hospital area, in the left background.

THREE ALTERNATIVES:
Service ObligationC

Foreign Students Group
Has Energetic Program
International understanding and cooperation are the aims of the
International Students Association.
New life was put into the Association this summer by its new
president and vice-president who undertook a complete reorganization
which began at the beginning of the Summer Session. The Association's
new program will begin its first regular school year this fall.
Representing the more than 900 foreign students on the campus,
the ISA will conduct a full program of social and recreational
activities under the leadership of president John A. Wallwork from
Great Britain and vice-president B. V. Govindaraj from India.
Wallwork and Govindaraj were elected last June by foreign stu-
dents on a platform that included that "International Students As-
sociation take over all International Center -;ocial activities and
carry out an effective program with the financial assistance of the
University."
Now Entirely in Charge
On July 1, the International Center, a University administration
branch, announced its reorganization which included a relinquishing
of the planning and conducting of a social program for foreign
students.
The ISA is now completely in charge of student programs, although
the International Center stands by to provide any requested assistance.
The Association's new program requires energetic leadership.
Govindaraj has proceeded to pro-
vide it by appointing 13 commit-
tees. Nine of the committees are
headed by activities chairmen who
take complete charge of projects.
Ran liel ieThere are from three to five
members on each committee, with
various geographical areas repre-
sented.
to the maintenance of the nation- Themes of New Program
al health, safety or interest." Participation and cooperation
This, however, has been inter- are the themes of the new pro-
preted to mean almost any college gram. It is intended to improve
program, the coordination of activities with
Men attending the University community organizations, encour-
remain registered with their home age more foreign students to
boards. If they are ordered to take speak before community groups,
a physical examination, they may and break up "national cliqueism"
have their physical here through among foreign students.
the Ann Arbor board, but their Now that it has succeeded in ob-
classification will be determined at taining full responsibility for
home. planning a program for foreign
Notifies Draft Board students on campus, the ISA has
At the beginning of each term set its sights on representation on
the Office of Registration and the Student Government Council,
Records notifies each student's on the ground that foreign stu-
draft board of his attendance at dents should be represented as a
the Unviersity. This is usually suf- major part of the University.
ficient notification. Another objective is University
The board can review a stu- sponsorship of a scholarship pro-
dent's classification at any time gram for foreign students. A third
and in the light of their quotas is wider representation in the
and available manpower, reverse ISA's House of Representatives,
a previous 2S classification. It elected by national groups. This
must be remembered that a defer- assmhl mmst nnrnov enmmit-

SGC To Offer Informative
Program for New Students
Student Government Council members have made many plans
to acquaint students with its work and operation during Registration
Week.
Tours of the SGC headquarters at Quonset Hut A will be part
of the orientation program available for entering freshmen. Bulletin
boards will be set up in the hut covering a multitude of the council's .
activities and plans for the coming school year.
Hank Berliner, '56, SGC president, plans to speak at the Union
smoker for freshmen and transfers and at the orientation program
at Hill Auditorium to further familiarize the new student with student
government at Michigan.
The Council has sponsored an ad in the orientation issue of The
Daily to tell students of the first attempts and accomplishments of
the Council and explain its set-
...';* up and committees, as well as
Y SGC's plans for the future.
The Administrative Wing will
announce try-out meetings in an
early fall issue of The Daily to
all interested in learning about
and working for student govern-
ment. Many positions will be oren
to freshmen as well as upper
.::..... :classmne ..
The Wing is an excellent step-
ping stone to future membership
on the Council, according to SGC
member Tom Sawyer, '58. He
points out that it is a method of
becoming acquainted with the
problems and workings of stu-
dent government on the campus
which can lead to a better under-
standing of such problems.
The Council will also sponsor a
Candidate Training Program for
prospective members of SGC.
Freshmen are eligible to run for
MALIN VAN ANTWERP positions on the council.
SGC his idea Meetings of the Council are
open to the student body.

Incoming students will find a
University regulation which pro-
hibits students from operating an
automobile while at the Univer.
sity.
However, exempt and special
permits are issued to students
meeting certain requirements. Any
student who is 26 years old or who
has a faculty rating of teaching
fellow or higher qualifies for an
"exempt" permit.
Entering students generally do
not fall into, these categories, but
may qualify for a "special" permit,
granted in cases of absolute need.
Committee Studies Ban
At the present time, a commit
tee of three townspeople, two fac-
ulty members, three students 'and
two members of the University ad--
ministration is stulying the driv-
ing ban. The committee was ap-
pointed by Vice-President for Stu-
dent Affairs James A. Lewis after
it was resuested by Student Gov-
ernment Council,
The driving ban has long been a
controversial issue on the campus,
Last year, University President
Harlan H. Hatcher requested a r
view of the driving ban, its en
forcement, possible revisions, and
the implications of revision in Ann
Arbor's already serious parking
and traffic problems.
The study committee, chair.
maned by Assistant Dean of Mexl
Karl D. Streiff, has contacted 35
other colleges and universities to
learn how they handled the div--
ing problem. "All but a handful
answered," Streiff said, indicating
the information would be comi
piled by this fall.
Writes to High Schools
Streiff has also written to high
school principals of the Detroit
area asking about the driving
problems they encountered.
Tentatively, a survey of the
campus on the driving ban will be
taken at registration this fall.
Violation of the driving ban re-
sults in disciplinary action by the
University.
"Special" permits are available
to married students, to residents
of Ann Arbor living at home, for
commuting use of those students
who live beyond reasonable walk-
ing distance (1'/a miles) of cam-
pus, for business use of students
who need a car for business ac-
tivities, and for health and limited
social use of physically handicap-
ped students.
Restrictions Govern Permits
There are restrictions govern-
ing each of these categories, which
are explained at the time of appli-
cation for a permit.
Applications for permits must
be presented to the Office of Stu-
dent Affairs within the first two
weeks of the semester. Permits are
effective for a complete school
year.
In order to get a permit, the stu-
dent applying must have with him
his State license plate number,
driver's license number, evidence
of public liability and property
damage insurance and, if under
21 years of age, signed permis-
sion from his parent or guardian.
The driving regulations become
effective at 8 a.m. on the first day
of classes.

Three ways are open for physi-
cally fit freshman men to face his
armed service obligation and also
attend college:
1) He can join one of the three
branches of the Reserve Officers
Training Corps on campus.
2) He can seek deferment from
his draft board.
3) He can join the Organized
Reserve Corps or the National
Guard.
An incoming freshman joining
the ROTC can receive a full four
year education, a total of $630 in
pay, and enter the service as a
commissioned officer after gradu-
ation.
Physical Exam
One obstacle, however, to be
surmounted before entering the
ROTC program is the physical ex-
amination, which is more rigorous
than the regular pre-induction
am.
After that, the ROTC student

but all are divided into two pe-
riods called the basic program and
the advanced program.
Two-Year Basic Program
The basic program lasts the first
two years during which the stu-
dent is not paid and stresses gen-
eral topics peculiar to the branch
of service.
After two years, the ROTC ca-
det goes into the advanced pro-
gram where he specializesdin one
field, receives 90 cents a day ra-
tion allotment, and is provided a
tailor-made officer's uniform.
During the summer between his
junior and senior years he must
make a six week encampment or
cruise ,for which he is paid $112.
If a student breaks his ROTC
contract, he must pay back all the
money he received.
Aptitude Test
If a student takes the second
path and tries to get a deferment,
he must pass the academic apti-

FOR RESTLESS STUDENTS:
Campus Offers Diversified Activity

More than 125 student organi-
zations designed for everyrtaste,
ranging from political clubs to
nationality groups, await the in-
coming freshman who wants a col-
lege life of more than classes.
First semester freshmen are eli-
gible to participate in extra-cur-

summer, Young Republicans and
Young Democrats will be especial-
ly active in bringing national, state
and local political figures to the
campus.
Appreciation of the arts is fur-
thered through membership in the

ordinated by the International
Students Association.
Whether affiliated or independ-
ent, students may join one of five
living group governments: As-
sembly, an association for inde-
pendent women; Interfraternity
Counci1 Inter - House Council.

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