e tottgat Battg Sixty-Eighth Year -z EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN i Opinlons Are Free UNDER AUTHORITY OF BOARD IN CONTROL OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS ith Will Prevail" STUDENT PUBLICATIONS BLDG. * ANN ARBOR, MICH. * Phone NO 2-3241 ritorials printed in The Michigan Daily ex press the individual opinions of staff writers or the editors. This mus t be noted in all reprints. ESDAY, MARCH 5, 1958 NIGHT EDITOR: LANE VANDER SLICE "What Is It We're Trying To Save?" AT THE MICHIGAN: 'Wild is the Windm-w Top Talent, Iept Plot 11W ILD IS THE WIND" could easily be subtitled, "Down on the Farm with Stanislavsky." Probably three of the screens most versatile and volatile actors have been brought together for this picture. Academy Award winner Anna Magnani (who is in the running again this year) follows in the tradition of some great Italian actresses who specialized in revealing great tenderness and soul-searching while overtly exhibiting the more extreme emotions. Anthony Quinn and Anthony Franciosa were schooled in the Stan- islavsky techniques, which emphasize mood and depth through actor identification with the role. It is important to mention the wealth of a .k Taking the Middle Path And Avoiding Rum 'DGAR SNOW'S LECTURE yesterday dealt specifically with the massive progress Com- unist China has made in many fields, includ- g industry, economics and education. He ained Americans of the growing "impact" of e Pieping government on world affairs. He vocated recognition of Red China by the nited States and hinted that the Nationalist gime on Formosa (which is supported by ashington) would ultimately fall. By his remarks he also- prompted one to nsider a peculiar crisis in American foreign licy'-this nation has so snarled itself in reign brambles that it cannot escape without rious scratching. What is actually peculiar is at the thorns, in most cases, are tiny nations lose scanty populations and areas hardly erit attention. Formosa, of course, is the center of trouble th which Mr. Snow was concerned. Pressure ,s been brought to bear on the United States recognize the communist government on the -inese mainland. The United States presently . p'ports Chiang-Kai-Shek's small island of rmosa, whose population of eight million is significant when compared to the tremendous mber-660 million-inhabiting China proper. the United States recognizes the Reds, how- er, Moscow and Peiping will have won a great litical and psychological victory-not only cause of the absorbing of Chiang's empire it because of the prestige gained and, especi- y, sinceofcial recognition would be accorded e huge country by the United Nations. But if nerica still refuses to recognize Mao-Tse- mg and his cohorts at Peiping, Red China 11 flourishk anyway -- behind Capitol Hill' ck. At the same time, a serious rift might cut between the United States and its iiopean allies, who recognize the Communists. TILL ANOTHER tiny Far Eastern country poses a dilemma for our statesmen-South )rea. The Communists, of course, want the ate, although U.S. troops are stationed there. it if the Reds decide to-usurp the territory, e United States must defend its good friend, uth Korean President Syngman Rhee. If ch a situation crystallized, this nation would practically forced to fight. Although Chinese ops began to withdraw from their threaten- g positions in North Korea last week, this does t signal an end to Rhee's peril. A third problem is that of Israel. The dispute between the tiny Jewish state and its surround- ing Arab neighbors has been boiling for a decade. Israel is a democratic nation relying largely on America for its protection. While acting as Israel's guardian, the United States has also tried to maintain friendly relations with the Arab states. Since they control both a strategic area and most of the Western oil supply. Under Gamel Abdel Nasser, however, the Arabs have dedicated themselves to driving out the despised Israelis. Thus, mainly because of American intervention on the behalf of Israel, the Arabs are suspicious, and often hate- ful, towards America. I N THE PAST FEW WEEKS disputes involving the United States have sprung up in the small countries of Indonesia and Algeria. In Indonesia the revolutionary government on Sumatra has asked Washington for military aid in case the Jakarta government seeks weapons from Russia for an invasion of rebel territory. Meanwhile, Algerian rebels have asked the United States to support their liberation movement and rebuke France, one of our big-' gest allies. Clearly then, we see that the President and the Secretary of State are faced by no less than five serious situations involving tiny, criti- cal territories. The United States cannot take any action without fear of injuring one of its own interests. Thus, we can see why many foreigners accuse Americans of being too nega- tive, cautious, and even "weak" in their dealings. Ultimately, the question arises: should the United States assume a strong, positive attitude in foreign affairs as other nations have asked? Perhaps this might best be answered with another question-does the United States dare' take a positive stand, with annihilation looming as the consequence? The answer apparently is no. It may well be that we are too deep in the complexities of the issues for any real action to be taken. We will have to continue down our fence, keeping some of the people happy, avoid- ing strict neutrality, seeking the opportunity to leap off, and all the while remembering Machi- avelli's fateful words: "Irresolute princes, in order to avoid present dangers, usually take the middle path, and, more often than not are ruined." -THOMAS HAYDEN FACULTY RECITAL: Webern Highlights Quartet Concert LAST NIGHT in Rackham Lec- ture Hall, the Stanley Quartet presented the first of their two 'spring concerts, performing works by Haydn,rWebern, and Brahms. Opening with the Haydn Quar- tet in E-flat major, Op. 33, No. 2, the quartet played the lyrical Al- legro first movement with quiet precision. This was followed by a lively Scherzo in minuet and trio form. The, Largo third movement opened with a thematic statement for viola and cello duet, followed by a restatement 'for the two vio- lins. The structural alternation of tutti passages with solo and ac- companiment displayed Robert Courte's ' dry, smooth, vin blanc viola quality in pleasant contrast to the fuller, port-like tone of Oli- ver Edel's cello playing. The last movement was a very bouncy, busy, and' entertaining presto. * * * THE WEBERN Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5, was the surprise of the evening. This is one of the composer's earlier works and shows only the faintest suspicion of the twelve-tone tech- nique which marks Webern's later works. The opening bars, with much plucking and scraping, were not, fortunately, an omen of things to come. The movement turned out to be interestingly ethereal, with high, light, shimmering strings, and was performed with- out the usual squeaks that such works are prone to. The second and third move- movements were very short, the second characterized by a mys- terious, mournful mood which was at the same time lyrical, quiet and restful while the third move- ment was furious and mercifully short. The last two movements were similar in tone, consisting gener- ally of quiet snatches of melody played with little movement of the bow on muted strings. Inter- estingly, seldom were all four members occupied at the same time. The last movement was quiet and subtle throughout, and reminded me strongly of the swamp, complete with quiet bull frog pluckings and slithering water snakes. Lest this last be thought a dis- paraging remark, let me hasten to say that it is not. It is very pleas- ant music, if in a quiet, restless and unsettling way. * * * THE SECOND half of the pro- gram was devoted to the Brahms Quartet in B-flat major, op. 67. This quartet was written at ap- proximately the same time as some of Brahms' more beautiful but lesser known songs, and con- tains much of the same kind of melodic material. The opening movement, while marked Vivace, was played some- what slower than marked, more of an Andante cantabile. The inner section was marked by the long lyrical line, that is the Brahms trademark. The effectiveness of the contrasting sections was con- siderably hampered by the stodgi- ness of the Vivace. The melody in the Andante was long, lovely and typically Brahms as it passed smoothly and unob- trusively from one member of the quartet to another. For those of us who like their music haunting and emotionally overpowering, the Brahms second movements are the embodiment of beautiful mu- sic. The Agitato third movement suffered from the same lack of contrast in tempo as did the first, and lost a corresponding amount of impact. The playing of this movement was marked by the same restrained group and indi- vidual playing as was the Webern, a feat which is nothing short of remarkable in this 'monument of romanticism. * * * - THE CONCERT was not wholly free from imperfection, but we are so accustomed, to our hi-fi sets with their clean and unmarred surfaces that we are spoiled for fresh interpretations via the live performances, where there is no engineer standing by with his splicer ready to eradicate the in- evitable wrong note. We some- times forget that music was cre- ated to be continuously re-created, not to be preserved solely by means of the antiseptic and sterile platter. -Allegra Branson acting ability brought together for this picture becauseit is wasted on an inept plot which is quite remi- niscent of "They Knew What They Wanted." The plot revolves around Gino (Anthony Quinn), a successful but oafish sheep rancher. After the death of his first wife, Gino sends for his sister-in-law in Italy (Anna Magnani) and promptly marries her. He combines his brutishness with masculine simplemindedness (where women are concerned) and, the bad habit of calling his second wife by his first wife's name. Such sterling qualities make for a stormy marital course. In short order Gino's adopted son (Anthony, Franciosa), who is gifted with greater sensitivity to the ways of women, finds that he cannot keep his hands off his stepfather's wife. s * C THE PLOT stumbles on from here to its preordained conclusion and proves only that motion pic- ture producers now believe that "infidelity is a lesser sin than stupidity. While the story may not be ample for this trio's capabilities, it has those tender and sentimental moments which followers of the original "Lassie" movie will en- joy. At times, fortunately,. the principles rise above the plot and briefly produce some very moving scenes. Some of the best of these scenes occur when Miss Magnani is turned loose to give fuller vent to her considerable rage. Anthony Quinn is never nearly so lucky. After twenty years in Hollywood, Mr. Quinn went to Italy to be discovered as a truly fine actor in the memorable "La Strada." In that picture, he com- bined brutishness with consider- able depth. In this picture, we find him long on the former with precious little of the latter. He plays his best scene with his back to the camera, and does a good job of it at that. ANTHONY FRANCIOSA. has been nominated for an Academy Award, too, for his part in this piece. While he fares much better than Quinn in\ the wealth of his lines, it is difficult to imagine that this is the best leading role of the year. If it is, it is a sad testi- mony to the quality of acting for the year. It is possible that the powers- that-be in Hollywood hoped to capture some of the magic of the_ current crop of Italian films by importing some of their biggest stars, but, as usual, they failed to carry it off. But then Hollywood has never been any more famous for the proper use of its talent than Benny has been for the proper use of football players. -Paul Mott DAILY OFFICIAL BUILETIN The Investigating Committees HE ELECTION bug has sunk its fangs deep into the Congress and once more, in a cyclic burst of energy, the baying of committees hot n pursuit of something-or-other in the good ld "public interest" echoes from the hills sur- ounding Washingtor. Pickings for the committees have - un- 'ortunately for senators and representatives 1p for re-election - only been fair this year. In fact, the situation right now appears al- nost desperate: the Kohler strike investigi- ion, probably the third "hottest" inquest of he year, -deals with a situation which has ex- st'ed for four years and which has gradually deteriorated from an active battle - worthy of nvestigation - into a sort-of joint blockade. The UAW now tells people not to buy Kohler >lumbing fixtures while the Kohler Co. - de- spite arbitrators' recommendations - con- nues to do business with non-union workers, tuning out -a slightly reduced volume. BVIOUSLY the situation warranted a Con- gressional inquiry when it first developed, when Kohler was forming squads of riot po- ice out of its company-owned town's police orce to intimidate strike-threatening workers. Vow, all that is left for "investigators" is to ick up the crumbs of battle and attempt to ustify or attack either the company or the inion. Fortunately, even with a four-years-too-late fnd watery investigation, true stupidity on the >arts of some senators is not too hard to spot, kttempting to justify Kohler's not-so-subtle naneuver of establishing a Humane Society >ranch In the company town to legalize pos- ession of tear gas and sub-machine guns and ompany possession of a small arsenal of other veapons, Senator Karl Mundt (R-S.D.) said Editorial Staff PETER ECKSTEIN, Editor JAMES ELSMAN, JR. VERNON NAHRGANG Editorial Director City Editor )ONNA HANSON ,.......°......... Personnel Director AROL 1PRINS ...... ,.. .......... Magazine Editor :DWARD GERULDSEN .. Associate Editorial Director vILLIAM HANEY .........Features Editor OSE PERLBERG ......«......... Activities Editor 'AMES BAAD ... ,.......... Sports Editor RUCE BENNETT .......... Associate Sports Editor OHN HILLYER ............ Associate Sports Editor )ANE FRASER .............. Assoc. Activities Editor HOMAS BLUES .......... Assoc. Personnel Director RUCE BAILEY ................Chief Photographer Business Staff Saturday "the most eloquent testimony" about the weapons was that none of them were used. He praised "self-restraint" of both the com- pany and the union. Presumably, if Kohler had used a machine gun in other than "humane" work, Senator Mundt would have spoken out fearlessly against poor taste and lack of "restraint." Strange to say, Mundt is not up for election in 1958 and the wisdom he has spouted will go for naught. Mundt's position is enviable, however, com- pared to that of his Republican colleague, Sen- ator William Knowland of California. Know- land, seeking his state's governorship this year, was recently reduced to demanding an inves- tigation of how Walter Reuther was able to use the Senate caucus room for a press con- ference. Sad to say, even= before a committee could be formed, Joe Willis, superintendent of the Senate Press Gallery, said the conference was moved from the Senate Office Building press room to the caucus room to "accommo- date the press." IF THE KOHLER investigation has proved "dull and not important" as Michigan Sena- tor Patrick McNamara described it, and if other minor investigations have not attracted much publicity, the situation has not been exactly rosy with members of this year's "top two" committees either. The investigation of United States missile unpreparedness and our scientific lag behind Russia has stalled amidst a lack of always- vital publicity. What seemed a good thing to Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson several months ago now must look less prom- ising as public opinion quiets. Possibly; the Army launching of an American Sputnik helped to calm the public furor, and conse- quently, reduced committee publicity. Even the long popular Federal Communica- tions Commission investigation seems to be go- ing the way of this year's other inquiries. The committee, in this case performing a public service, has succeeded. in wringing just about the last drop of blood out of Commissioner Richard Mack. When they finish with him, as they must in a few days, chances of unearth- ing as good a "customer" appear slim. In face of the outstanding lack of continu- ing success for investigating committees, per- .haps Congressmen seeking publicity for 1958 elections would be well advised to give up the committees and attempt to make publicity by wise legislation. But then, that's what they were elected for. -LEWIS COBURN The Daily Official Bulletin i an official publication of the Univer- sity of Michigan for which the Michigan Daily assumes no edi- torial responsibility. Notices should be sent in TYPEWRITTEN form to Room 3519 Administration Build- ing, before 2 p.m. the day preceding publication. Notices for Sunday Daily due at 2:00 p.m. Friday. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1958 VOL. LXVIII, NO. 109 General Notices President and Mrs. Hatcher will hold open house for students at their home, Wed., March 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Students who expect to receive ed- cation and traning allowance under Public Law .50 (Korea G.I. Bill) or Public Law 634 (Orphans' Bill) must fill in Monthly Certification for the Veterans Administration in the Office of Veterans' Affairs, 555 Admin. Bldg., between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. by Thurs., March. 6. Late permission: Al women student who attended the Sen. Paul Douglas lecture on March 3 had late permission until 10:50 pa. In cooperation with the local banks, the University provides a payroll check depositing service for all permanent employees. Those employees who wish to use this convenient method of de- positing their checks may do so by stopping at the Payroll Office, Room 3058 Admin. Bldg., to complete the authorization form. Informationre garding this service may be obtained by calling ext. 2276. School of Business Administration: Students from other Schools and Col- leges intending to apply for admission for the summer session or fall semester should secure application forms in Room 150, School of Bus. Admin. Appli- cations should be completed as soon, as possible. Scholarships, College of Literature Science, and the Arts: Applications for scholarships for the academic year 1958-59 are now available in Room 1220 Angell,¢ Hall. All applica-' tionsmust be returned to that office by March 14, 1958. Applicants must have had at least one semester of rest. dence in this College. The Queen's University, Belfast, Ire. land,ragain offers through a recipro- cal arrangement with the University of Michigan an exchange scholarship for a graduate from the University of Michigan. The scholarship will provide fees, board and lodging for the next academic year, but not travel. How- ever, application for a Fulbright travel grant may be made. Economics, Geog- raphy, Mathematics, Medieval History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Ro- mance Languages are suggested as es- pecially appropriate fields of study. Further information is available at the Office of the Graduate School, and ap- plications should be filed with the Graduate School by March 14, 1958. Fellowship Applications are now available for the Margaret Kraus Rams dell Award. This fellowship is used to assist students who are graduates of the University of Michigan in pursu- ing graduate studies in this country or abroad in religious education or in pre- paration for the Christian ministry. Both men and women may apply for the fellowship. Applications should be made to the Dean of the Graduate School on forms obtainable from the Graduate School. The deadline is March 14, 1958. Delta Delta Delta General Fud Scholarship Eligibility: any woman lof. better than average acadepiic standing; evidence of participation' in activities; evidence of genuine need. Apply to Of- fice of the Dean of Women, March 5 through 10. Agenda, tudent Government Coun- cil, March , 1958. Minutes of previous meeting. Officer reports: President- Joint Ju- diciary' Council: Exec. Vice-President, Appointments, J-Hop Interviewing, Counseling Study, Evaluation Commit- tees, Election supplement - question-. naire, .Year-end report; Admin. Vice- Pres: Student Activities Scholarship Board, Leadership Conference; Trea- surer. Regulations Book. International Center Study 'Commit- tee. Elections Committee. Standing Committees: National and International, Report on discussion of international student problems; Pub- lic Relations - Regents dinner; Educa-' tion and Social welfare; Student Acti- vities Committee. Old Business. New Business. Constituents time, Announcements. Adjourn. Films Films: Walt Disney's "Beaver Valley" and "Seal Island," Wed., March 5, 7:15 p.m., EastrQuad dining room No. 4, South Entrance. Public invited.- Concert University Choir Concert, 8:30 Wed- nesday. March 12, in Hill Auditorium, instead of Friday, March 14, as incor- rectly isted on student recital of Janu- ary 12. Chamber Music Program Postponed. The program of chamber music pre- viously announced for Wednesday, 4 i .. .......a «. . .. .. ... , - - .. w.... a. ........ LETTERS TQ THE EDITOR: Dorm Integration Supported; Coach Defended Preparation .. To the Editor: CONCERNING dormitory inte- gration, Editor Eckstein's com- ments (Daily, Sunday, Feb. 23) although useful, failed to touch an important point. Even if the present survey of dorm placement policies turns up no cases of un- fair practices, I believe that the basic approach to incoming stu- dents needs to be revised. The housing application for freshmen students makes no posi- tive reference at all to the practice or the desirability of integrated living. Instead, all the emphasis in on honoring exceptions to the idea, as this excerpt indicates: "Some like to have roommates who are like themselves in personality traits, in religious faith, in voca- tional interests, in race, in age, or in country of birth . . . If you or your parents have any such pre- ferences, they will be respected in the Residence Halls, in so far as adiministratively'feasible." Now since no endorsement of integrated housing is made, one may assume that more incoming students state a preference than if the university took a positive stand on the issue. I am not saying that all freshmen should be assigned rooms at random, but I would like to see this done for all but those who strongly object to such a policy.' meet unexpected contingencies in any of his several roles, he will need a capacity for adaptation, an ability to find his way in un- practiced situations." Ours certainly is a changing society, with more equal rights being continually given to minority racial and religious groups. Many of us will of necessity or choice be working with these people, and I would guess that we largely lack the skill andunderstanding to meet these "unpracticed situa- tions." If the University's aim is to help us meet these demands, then these stated objectives must apply not just to classroom situations, but also to dorm life where friend- ships are made and understanding developed. I do not wish to say that there is nbt some of this opportunity at present in the dorms. I have seen it. But a positive policy statement which is well-enforced will add conviction to the University's aims, and better help to prepare stu- dents for the responsibility of to- morrow, -Oliver Moles, Grad. Defense . . To the Editor: RECENTY The Michigan Daily published an editorial and a letter criticizing Bill Perigo, head ball is second to none. He knows and loves the game. He coaches with vigor and understanding of his athletes and the sport. His colleagues and opposing 'coaches have the highest regard for his capabilities and integrity. It seems a shame that students of what I feel is a great University must condemn a coach without knowing him, and without observ- ing and understanding the way he works for the good of the team and the University. -Don McEwen, Grad. Warped . , To the Editor: I'D LIKE to address this letter to the person, or persons, at the moment unknown, who painted a swastika on the front of the Ro- mance Language Building this weekend and have stamped various posters relating to Jewish affairs or Jewish University speakers with this same symbol of the Nazi regime. I- don't know why you've been acting as you have, but you're sick. I sincerely urge you to get help before it's too late, before your soul becomes so twisted and warp- ed with hatred that no amount of psychiatric guidance can ease the torment that possesses you.' For two thousand years we have been persecuted. Hitler, your hero, destroyed six million of us. vet we Our enemies only unite us, and united we can never be destroyed, for as long as one of us lives, we 'all live. If you are a University student, you have apparently not benefited from your education and have not learned that your hatred stems from your own inadequacies, your, own insecurity, your own lack of love. --William Spodak, '59 Student Zionist Organization Incident . . To the Editor: N SUNDAY, March 2, at 1 a.m., my wife and I were walking out of the Michigan Union after- visiting our parent who was a guest in the Union guest suite. While we short-cut the open hall diagonally toward the front door, a janitor came over and prohibited us from sitting there. When he was politely told that we obviously were by-passing there, he demanded that it was against the rules to walk through the space during his cleaning per- iod (which had not begun at the time). He then shrewdly dragged his mop right in front of us and shouted the words, "Get the Hell out of here, you hear!" As we failed to reason with him, we find it necessary to approach the issue through more intelligent w. i I