PAGE TIMEE TMMSDAY, APltM 19, 1957 THE MICHIGAN DAILY THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1957 THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE THREE NO GAS FOR CAR: Seager's European Visit Cut by Nasser's Move - By ALLAN STILLWAGON Prof. Allan Seager of the Eng- lish department is no match for Col. Gamal Nasser of the Egyptian General Staff. Back from France, and back to work, he can almost be laoeled another refugee from Suez. A few dgys before the French- British armies' intervention in the Middle East, Prof. Seager, his wife and two daughters were on sab- batical at the mercy of Paris traf- fic. ("I'd rather drive in Hell than drive in Paris.") After spending the warm months in France and Portugal, the fam- ily intended to migrate to southern a successful general strike, al- though they announced one." He reported disbelief at the lux- urious lot of American workers: "Prices in Paris are about the same as here-pork chops $1.10 a pound, Orange Crush 5c a bottle, but the average French working man earns about $100 a month. They are inquisitive and question visitors thoroughly about the stan- dard of living elsewhere." The nation seemed to consider the Suez invasion a "continuation" of fighting long since started. Out of One, into Another "These people have been at war since 1939; they're in despair. Out of one war, into another, they've learned that France is through as a first-rate power, but can still see-every day-a list of 30 or 40 white Frenchmen killed in North Africa The Algerians won't hold still to be given benefits. "Every Frenchman knows that Nasser has been supplying France's enemies: they consider the attack a sound military maneuver." Summing up the average Frenchman, the English depart- ment's most recent returnee offers: . Vivid and Alert "He's pretty intelligent - much more vivid and alert to news of all kinds. The battles and the debates we read about have a fairy story quality; on the streets of Paris they are frighteningly real and very, very close. He likes the United States but is confused by some of our decisions. "Our attitude toward Suez threw them, for example. France couldn't' see why we stopped - -to the French, it was inexplicable - it was another Munich, and they were sure we would back Britain's Eden.' A final word on French driving: "It has something to do with Liberte, Egalite and Fraternite. They insist on yellow headlights, theysclaim white are killers at nights, but they cut down many, many more than we do. "As a matter of fact, the car on the right always has the right of way there. Imagine yourself at a busy crossroad and think that one over." Petitions Available Petitions for Engineering Coun- cil are now available in Rm. 255 West Engineering Building and in the arch entrance. They must be returned to 2547 Student Activities Building by 5 p.m. Friday, April 26. Interviews will be held Sunday, April 28 from 2-5 p.m. A sign-up sheet for interviews will be available in 2547 SAB. Salk Booster Shots Urged Children who received the rec- ommended three Salk vaccine shots a year or more ago should now receive a fourth "booster" in- noculation, Dr. Thomas Francis Jr. of the public health school re- commended. Dr. Francis evaluated the,1954 field trials of the Salk vaccine. He advised the booster as a safety measure "until we have a much firmer picture of the lasting po- tency of the vaccine." While suggesting children and teen-agers get the booster to help "make sure the vaccine has an op- portunity to exert its full effect," he did not recommend that they become an annual affair. As the potency and consistency of the vaccine are improved, boosters will be less badly needed, he suggested.1 Dr. Francis believes the under- 20 age group should receive first priority in getting their first series of -hets if a shortage of the vac- cine develops. Children who received the series over a year ago should -3ceive sec- ond priority for their booster, he added. 'ihere is clear evidence that the severity of polio is less in vac- cinated cases," he claimed, Organization Notices Spring Weekend Concession Commit- tee, mass meeting, April 18, 7:00, 3Y, Union. University Christian Federation (In- ter-Guild,) All-Campus Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast, Sunday, April 21, 6:30 a.m., in front of the General Library. * * * Lutheran Student Association, Vesper Service and Holy Communion, April 18,, 7:15, Lutheran Student Chapel. * * *1 Lutheran Student Association, Goodj Friday Service, April 19, 12:45-1:45, Lutheran Student Chapel. Christian Science Organization, Reg- ular testimony meeting, April 18, 7:30, Upper Room, Lane Hall. Michigan Crib, April 18, 8:00, 3003 Student Activities Building. Speaker: Gordon Gable, "General Small City Law Practice." Question and Answer period follows. . . *1 Michigan Union, Michigras Co-Chair- men, petitions for the male co-chair- man of the 1958 Michigras will be due April 29. Those interested are requested to speak to the Senior Officers of the Michigan Union by Monday, April 22. Kappa Phi, meal in the Upper Room, April 18, 5:15 First Methodist Church. * * * Young Friends Association, April 18, 8:00, Friends Center, 1416 Hill. Speaker : Lynd Staughton, "Intentional Commu- nities." Lynd Staughton, is a member of the Macedonia Community in Geor- gia, a fellowship of people dedicated to the brotherly way of life and holding all property in common. Case Award To Be Given By Sigma Xi Recipient of the Ermine Cowles Case Student Award will be an- nounced at the meeting of Sigma Xi, honorary scientific society, at 7:30 p.m. today in the Rackham Amphitheatre. The award is made annually to a University graduate student who shows outstanding scholarship and research in a manuscript com- pleted for publication. Prof. Charles L. Camp, of the University of California at Berke- ley, will speak at the meeting. Among his writings are a paper, "Prehistoric Life in California" and a book "Methods in Paleon- tology." TU' Sees More Appreciation of Art, Music A fast-growing renewal of in- terest in art and music is sweep- ing the state according to officials of the University Extension Serv- ice. Last fall alone, they pointed out, 1,450 adults enrolled in art, music and literature courses throughout the state. Almost 5,000 attended concerts, lectures, and art exhibits arranged by the Extension Service. Another 2,200 people listened to concerts, recitals and lectures on music ap- preciation given by members of the school of music's faculty. A unique community concert series presented in five Upper Peninsula communities drew over 2,000. All concerts presented in this series by the Extension Serv- ice drew larger-than-expected crowds. By RENE CAPPON Associated Press Newsfeatures Writer Behind much of the world's poli- tical problems today lies a simple fact, This is the huge area of the globe that must be classified as' "underdeveloped" - countries that lag behind the wealthier, indus- trialized nations in their ability to satisfy the basic wants of their people. A massive study by the Twen- tieth Century Fund, a research foundation, defines the problem' and advances proposals for U.S. policies to deal with it. The study was made by Norman I S. Buchanan and Howard S. Ellis, professors of economics at the Uni- versity of Southern California. Underdeveloped How is underdevelopment deter- mined? The authors use certain' statistical indexes of life expec- tancy, incidence of disease, infant mortality, per capita income, cal- orie consumption and other factors that provide a broad measurement of a nation's economic health. The study's prescription for eco- nomically backward countries is increased trade with the outside world; this, the authors feel, is the best way for such nations to en- courage the influx of new ideas, attitudes, and innovations which will break down the barriers of custom and tradition that have hobbled their economies for cen- turies. Key to Commerce Unfettered international com- merce, therefore, is a key recom- mendation of the Twentieth Cen- tury Fund study. The study urges the United States to embark on a bold inter- national free-trade policy as a most effective contribution to the development of underdeveloped areas, Buchanan and Ellis also make various suggestions for achieving ; I a , r: maximura effectiveness in U.S. The student bar association at grant, loan, and technical assist- Duke Universty, -, school restrict- ance programs. Foremost among ing its membership to white stu- the proposals is the private capital dents, voted in favor of integra- to be invested abroad. tion at all levels for the university. 'Underdeveloped' Areas Key to World Problems College Roundup "Public loans and grants can best provide basic services such as public health projects and large ventures with uncertain and in- direct benefits over long periods into which private capital might not be attracted," the study says. Private Capital The group passed a resolution similar to those passed recently by the women's college and divinity school at Duke. Dr. A. Hollis Edens, president of Duke University, commented when asked for his reaction to the reso- lution, "It seems to me that the "Private capital, on the other student action speaks for itself. hand, is probably superior in those and I see no need for additional ventures in which technical know- comment." how, skilled managers and super- * * * visors, and the spirit of innovation The Daily Cardinal of the Uni- count heavily. Too frequently pri- versity of Wisconsin has published vate and public loans from the an editorial asking its readers to United States have been thought protest a bill which would raise the of as alternatives rather than as minimum age for drinking beer in complements." Wisconsin from 18 to 21. Buchanan and Ellis also suggest This opinion was taken on the that utilization of technicians from grounds that an 18 year old is old a third country-in addition to the enough to make decisions regard- U.S. and the country receiving the ing the use of alcohol. A Yale Uni- aid-would be a fundamental im- versity study was cited which provement in American technical claims that three out of four young aid programs. people drink regardless of the laws. In that way an expert in rice The student government on the growing from an advanced country Wisconsin campus has distributed in Southeast Asia might be better "opposition statements" to the bill qualified than a comparable Amer- to students, state legislators and ican and could be sent under U.S. university officials. sponsorship to a neighboring coun- try in need of his skills. Dr. Charlesby IUNION THI ToIOTalk Dr. A. A. Charlesby, of the British Atomic Energy Research Establishment, will speak at 4 p.m. today, in Rm. 1400 of the Chem- istry Building. T MgL Dr. Charlesby, one of the fore- most authorities on the effects ofs atomic energy on chemical reac- tions, will discuss "Recent Ad- vances in Radiation Effects." Including transpc -~I_ Tespians Tap Initiates From out the glistening eve Thespis made his call, Stormed in orbs of curses Humbling one and all. Seeking out the worthiest Of all the common players, Making them quake and shiver By hurling mighty flares, With powder and paint his signet He made his powers known, Accepting the following Muses Into the mystic fold: Joseph F. Brown Jr., Richard A. Crawford, Ronald I. Eschenberg, George Finkel, Geraldine L. Groce, Linda S. Kayes, Joan Knoertzer, Fred Kolflat, Thomas W. Kress- bach, James E. Maltby, Mary Mc- Closkey, Bruce D. McRitchie, Mar- ian E. Mercer, Rosemary Palen. Terre S. Petzinger, Esther E. Ritcher, Donald B. Rosenberg, Lou Ann Rosengarten, Alice M. Royer, Thomas M. Sexworth, Libbie Jo Snyder, Fred Steingold, Ann L. Watzel, Bruce D. Wilson, Patricia A. Wright, Donald E. Young. The word of thespis reigns supreme! Fere totus mundus exercet histronium Powder And Horn Has Spoken I PROF. ALLAN SEAGER . drove through Hell EATER TRIP rAN KEES"1 April 23 75 ortation to Detroit Spain for the winter. "But then Suez blew up, and for two weeks there was no gas but that on the black market.s"e Scarce Petrol Their French-made Renault co- operated by delivering 40 miles per gallon, but the 4 liters a month permitted by the government's ra- tioning "grey card" stretched the miracle too far. Prospects for the trip through Spain were grim, few gas stations and poor housing discouraged fam- ily driving, a sport that often was interrupted by a two-week wait in the straw for a petrol truck. And so the sabbatical was cut short, and Prof. Seager returned with a deep respect for Gaellic automobiles and a fresh, first hand series of obse!vations on the con- temporary continent: "The Renault sales people .don't know what a treasure they've got . . . They can't seem to conceive that the United States is big enough and eager to buy thousands of their cars. People stop at our door constantly and ask what it is sitting in front of the house." Cellophane and Foil "France is the most beautiful country I've seen. Every possible variety of scenery is packed into a very small area .. ., and the food is marvelous - beyond belief. In France they ask how a thing is going to taste; over here we won- der how it'll package." Prof. Seager was impressed with the urgency that attended each development in world affairs: "We have become used to a psy- chological cushion; the Atlantic is no real barrier, but its presence makes the United States comfort- able. Over there, almost everyone seems to be thinking 'if the next' one starts, it'll start here'." All through Paris, loudspeakers were set up to broadcast 5-minute news bulletins. When the broad- casts started, everybody stopped what they were doing and listened. No Strike "There was no overt anti-Ameri- can sentiment, as far as I could asee. Students from the University of Aix rioted several times, but the Communists could not even stage * OxCflIpUQMaxhkn (Author of "Barefoot Boy With Cheek," etc.) THE PULSE-POUNDING SAGA OF DE WITT CLINTON, AMERICAN Let us today turn our eager young minds to the in- spiring story of De Witt Clinton, one of the greatest figures in American history and - unaccountably - one of the most neglected. Tickets on sale Union Student Offices 2-5 P.M. LIMITED NUMBER STILL AVAILABLE I I 1 r There's always a sale at BOB MARSHALL'S I ecmht hor ejcn is Iz tnl lzorr d 41M 0 i Ollie's Caravan every night . ,. 9 P.M. till 1 A.M. "Top of Your Dial" 1600 W H RV 1600 PARTY FAVORS for ALL OCCASIONS Ball Office Supply 213 E. Washington Ph, 3-1161 Y$4 I i i I i II f De Witt Clinton (sometimes called Aaron Burr) first made himself known to fame in 1756 when Governor William Penn commissioned him to survey the forests of the Western Reserve. (One is inclined to wonder what in the world Governor Penn could have been thinking of, for De Witt Clinton was eighteen months old at the time.) However, the little chap did remarkably well. He surveyed as far. west as Spokane, teaching phonetic English to more than twelve million Indians along the way, and then, tired but happy, he became Johnny Appleseed. Later, he became a keelboat and sailed home to enter politics. He tried to join the Greenback Party, but his back wasn't green enough, so he joined the Whigs. He was offered the Whig nomination for the presi- dency, but declined with the celebrated statement: "If nominated I will not run; if elected I will not serve." But the Whigs only nudged each other and said, "That old fox, he's just playing hard to get." So they nominated him anyhow, and sure enough he did not run, but he was elected anyhow, and sure enough he did not serve. In fact, he was tlected to a second term, which he also did not serve. However, only a few top Whigs knew there was nobody in the White House. The rest of the country thought that the President was confined to his room with a wrenched knee. For a while people sent "Get Well" cards, but soon everyone forgot and turned their atten- tion to important matters like opening-the west, inventing the buffalo, and the Black Tom Explosion. After two terms as President, De Witt Clinton entered Yale and took up smoking. He tried several brands of cigarettes until he found the one brand that pleased him in every particular-Philip Morris, of corris ! (You knew I was going to say'that, didn't you? Well, of course you did, especially if you are a Philip Morris smoker, for if you are, you know what a sweetheart of a smoke Philip Morris is - how full of rich, natural flavor, how natural and mellow, how long size and regular. And if you are not a Philip Morris smoker, you've got a treat coming. Light one soon. Light either end.) Upon graduation from Yale, De Witt Clinton became commissioner of baseball and smoked and loved Philip Morris Cigarettes for the rest of his long and distin- guished life, and when at last he was called to his reward, his friend Old Hickory (Daniel Webster) stood up in the Senate and said, "How sad that De Witt Clinton must __-----------.--I ,_3, ,. .. I (I E I BIRTHDAY CARDS and ; a MAY F ESTIVA L Six Concerts-May 2-3-4-5 THURSDAY, MAY 2, 8:30 THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA EUGENE ORMANDY, Conductor ALEXANDER BRAILOWSKY, Pianist All-Beethoven Program Overture to "Leonore," No. 3, Op. 72 Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 Concerto No. 3 in C minor, for Piano I I; m I I I1 I I I 0