Deadline Nearing r May Preserve Food in Future By RICHARD RABBIDEAU Ever think of putting pork chops in the kitchen cupboard, hambur- ger in-a desk drawer, steaks in the trunk of your car? Someday you may be doing just that, thanks to the development of nuclear energy. There won't be any need to wor- ry about the meats spoiling either,' even if you leave them for several months. They'll be thoroughly radiosterilized by gamma radiation before they reach your cupboard. '' Radiation Protects 'This means that the meats, and otper foods, will bp exposed to radiation just long enough to kill the microorganisns that spoil food, thus eliminating the need for refrigeration. The days of the "icebox," al- though they may be numbered, are not yet at an end. Scientists still have a number of problems to iron out before irradiated food will appear on the shelf of your grocery store. The University's Fission Products Laboratory, next door to Victor Vaughan House, is experimenting with foods that have been irradi- ated in an attempt to make them look, smell and taste better, three of the few major problems re- maining. Housewives Needn't Worry Housewives needn't worry about leaving this problem up to physi- cists, who after all aren't supposed to know' much about preparing a good meal-much of the research is being done by two women home economists, Katherine Kuipers and Amy Burchfield. In a completely modern kitchen in the basement of the building, these women work like any home- maker who's just burned the roast, attempting to find just the right spice or combination of spices that will disguise the off-flavors that frequently result from radio- sterilization., ' The bad flavor can be prevented during the radiation by lowering the "dose," but this process, called radiopasteurization, doesn't kill all the rmicroorganisms. Consequently, like milk that's been pasteurized, refrigeration is necessary to pre- vent spoiling. Dose Given The radiation dose is given to the food in a small chamber, sur- rounded by walls four feet thick. The chamber is just down the hallway from the kitchen. The materials that are to re- ceive a dose are placed in a wire basket at the mouth of a three foot wide well which extends 17 feet beneath the chamber's floor. When everyone is safely on the1 other side of the walls, the cobalt rods which provide the radiation{ are brought up from the well until they surround the food. After several hours, the food has been radiopasteurized; radio- sterilization requires more treat- ment. Food Tested Once the food has been irradi- ated, it is tested on animals to make sure that none of the food would be dangerous to a living or- ganism. These animpals are closely 'watched through the fourth gener- ation, in case there are any genetic effects. Many materials other than foods have been irradiated, and 'the re- sults have been highly encourag- ing. For instance, it was discovered that a human bone could be effec- tively sterilized by radiation and successfully transplanted. The foods and sother materials that' have been irradiated are packaged, the only protective mea- sure necessary to prevent recon- tamination. The research conducted at the Fission Products Laboratory is un- der the supervision of Prof. L. E. Brownell, of the engineering school, and is part of a joint program of the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project and the Engineering Re- search Institute. Noted Author Lectures -today On Engldnd Prof. H. C. Allen, currently' serving as Commonwealth Fund Professor of American history at the University of London, will discuss the "British Predicament" at 4:15 p.m. today in Aud. A, An- gell Hall. The lecture is under the aus- pices of tfhe history department. Prof. Allen studied at Harvard and Oxford, taught at the Uni- versity of Minnesota and deliv- ered the Schouler lectures at Johns Hopkins University in 1956. He Is the author of the recent book, "Great Britain and the United States: A History of An- glo-American Relations, 1783- 1952." Prof. Allen was also joint edi- tor, with C. P. Hill, of "British Essays in American History," pub- lished this year on the 350th an- niversary of the founding of Jamestown. Bar To' Honor eu, Professor Prof. Emeritus John E. Tracy, of the Law School, will be honored as a 56 year ;member of the State. Bar of Michigan at their annual meeting this week in Detroit? Your University faculty members are addressing this session of the Bar Association. Prof. William J. Pierce and Prof. Lwis M. Simes of the Law School'and Dr. Seward E. Miller, director of the Institute of 'Industrial Health spoke to, the group yesterday. Pref. Charles W. Joiner of the Law School will speak on "Pro- posed New Rules on Procedure and Their Effect on Negligence.Litiga.- tion" tomorrow. / New TV SeaSon Begins for 'U' The speech department, in co- operation with the University tele- vision offices, began programming for the 1957-58 season over WPAG-TV, channel 20, Ann Ar- bor, yesterday., The programs to be presented during the year include "Story- time," a . children's program; "Dateline Ann Arbor," commu- nity news and features; "Sports Parade," sports features and in- terviews; and "Studio Sampler," a variety program. AA Theati Will Begix ilBNew Seasc The curtain will rise on Arbor Civic Theatre's fir duction of the 1957-58 "Teahose of the August. at 8 p.m. tonight at the Mendelssohn Theatre. Ted Heusel will direct I Arbor production of this winning play by John Captain Fisby will be pc by Conrad Mathaie with Logan playing the part of tive Sakini. Bill Taylor % Colonel Purdy. This Drama Critics Awa ning play will run throu urday. Tickets are avail the Lydia Mendelssohn ] fice. SIGN UP--Appointmints for senior pictures can 'be made on the diag or at the Engineering Arch between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. today or at the Student Publications Building between 9 a.m, and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All appointments must be made by October 10. Pictures are being taken at the Student Publications Buil4ing, 420 Maynard. NEW DESKS, LIGHTS: Renovations Undertakan At U Residence Halls DIAL NO Comedy is even FUI On i _w" 'I ibly the Selection ,;, -t (Use of this column for announce- present semester the examination ments of meetings is available to of- period begins January 17, 1958. Publi- ficially recognized and registered stu- city for an event may not be released dent organizations only. For the cur- 'until approval has been secured. For rent semester organizations should detailed procedures and regulations re- register not later than October 11.) lating to student organization activi- * * * ties, see University Regulations Con- 'cerning Student Affairs, Conduct and Registration of Student Organi.- Discipline, copies of which are avail tions: Student organizations planning able in the Office of Student Affairs, to be active during the present semes-.2011 Student Activities Building. ter should complete registration in the Office of Student ,Affairs not later . "* * than' October 11. Privileges such as International Committee, Women's 'the use of meeting rooms in University League American-Foreign Sisters, im- buildings are available to recognized portant meeting of both American and organizations only. Student organiza- foreign sisters, Oct. 3, 7:15 p.m., Hus- tions registered by this date will be sey Room, League. considered officially recognized. * * * Recognition of new campus organi- Circolo Italiano, organizational meet- zations falls within the jurisdiction of ing with election of officers and the the Student Government Council. In- planning of activities, Oct. 3, 4:00 p.m. formation and assistance concerning 414 Romance Language Bldg. procedure may be secured from Stu- " . * dent Government Council offices in U of M Folklore Society, Welcome the Student Activities Building or Back Follk Sing, Oct. 3, 7 30-10 :00 p.m., from the Administrative Secretary, Mrs Lane Hall, Fireside Room. Bring in- Callahansrants, songs and frlends. Student Organizations sponsored Ac- s s a tivities. All activities and projects. Hillei, Hillel Assembly, organizational sponsorednor produced bey studentor- meeting, Oct. 3, 4:00 p.m., Mllel Foun- ganizations must receive the approval dation. of Student Government Council. Only ' * , recognized organizations 'are eligible to submit a petition for consideration. Student National Education Associa- A petition should be submitted to the tion, open house, Oct. 3; 3-5 p.m., Rd. Council i least two weeks before the school Lounge. Free coffee and re- event is to take place. Forms may be freshments. secured from the Administrative Sec- F# * retary of Student Government Coun- Hawaii Club, social meeting, Oct. 5, cil in the Student Activities Building 7:30 p.m., Lane Hall. (Room 1538 or 2011). Activities are to * * * be scheduled so as to take place before NAACP, meeting, Oct. 3, 7:00 p.m., the seventh day prior to the beginning 3510. SAB. Discussion: ."Little Rock of a final examination period. For the Situation." Summertime was renovation time in 'the University residence halls. Work was done on all men's, quadrangles and on several wo- men's residences. Students in East Quadrangle will have 523 new desks in a few weeks, thus relieving a situation caused by the shipment of defec- tive desks at the beginning of the school ; year. The first shipment was found, to be weakly con- structed. The, desks on order provide a greater working area, Bruce Tappe, quadrangle business man- ager said. Leonard Schaadt, bus in e ss manager of the residence halls, described the work done on light- ing fixtures in East, West and South Quadrangle study halls. Perhaps the most extensive work 'is being done in Mosher Hall plumbing. According to Schaadt, the job is now "partly completed" and may take some time to finish. Schaadt also mentioned that most of the painting work was done during the summer. This year walls in West Couzens Hall and in South Quadrangle were painted. Additional bicycle racks have been added to many residence halls, and lilien, silverware, and china, "which has a high break- age rate," have been replaced. Schaadt described the renova- tion program as a year-around October 16, BOB SCOBEY October 23 DAVE BRUBECK October 30' ERROLL GARNER Novemhber 13 OSCAR PETERSON plus Les Jazz Modes November 27 CHARLIE BARNET BAN~ I JAYN dence halls are inspected. Schaadt then draws up a budget which al- lots the renovation work'"for the summer and the coming year. When in Chicago Visit The BLUE, NOTE October 2 GEORGE SHEARING QUINTET plus Leon Sash Quartet iL JOA with The New Corn S wo Premieres TONIGHT dRim, Week Nights at 7 &9 PM. Y N ION OD- rI IKES r Low Prices IMPORTED BICYCLES $3595 "A MUST!" - World-Telegram project which spring vacation begins during when the resi-. --New "MARVELOUS ENTERTAI NMENT!" -Cue Magc "EXCEPTIONAL CHARM!" - "PURE PLEASURE!" - NOW hrIE:1R1 DIAL NO 2-31]36 , ' jboldest em~n~wq tI oy I BUDGET TERMS I' BIKE & TOY NO 2-0035 Near Michigan Daily NI C Concert 1A 01 at the EX TR~ in BC OPERA* OMPANY version in English, of MARRIAGE F FIGARO first concert of the 4. ONCERT SERIES Hrill Auditorium Oct"6, 8:30" P.M. Gifea a jtud TONIGHT and FRIDAY 7 and 9 P.M. THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER with MONTY WOOLEY BETTE DAVIS ANN SHERIDAN BILLIE BURKE Saturday' 7 and 9:20 P.M. Sunday 8:00 P.M. MRS. MINIVER with x P. ,. J q 9 ?: ; Tyrone POWER __ , . Ava GARDN ER with Players from the Abbey Theatre company INTRODUCE' BY TYRONE POWER -r Screen Play by Prang S. Nugent Produ cbMcael Kianin Dircte! y JhnFord Presented by Warner Bros. Filmed in the Emerald Isle itself 0 Next Attraction "JET PILOT" Mel FERRER Errol FLYNN U- "THOROUGHLY: OELIGHTFUL Opens TONIG-T- ANN ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE'S ENTERTAI NMENT!" -Rose Pelswick, Journal-Amer S additional Selected Short Subjects Robert Logan Bill Taylor Konrad Matthaei Jhn Rae IN Norma Greenwood A. B. CrandeII - Pulitzer Prize and Circle Award COMEDY, TEAHOUSE of thAU STM Sun., 0 Directed Eby TED HEUSEL - October 3, 4, 5