THE MICHIGAN DAILY IE MICHIGAN DAILY lal Publication of the Summer Session .. . The Theatre ..n... .. o+o . ..- REPERTORY SIDELIGHTS -- A y' r li. 1 , "y -) BACK STAGE the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre presents a busy spectacle these days. Practically every student in Play Production has been drafted to help out with "Marco Millions," the eighth pro- duction of the Repertory Players, and even then they are so short of stage hands that Marco Polo himself, otherwise known as Goddard Light, helps shift scenery in Acts II and III. In the Green Room there is always a crowd, usually hushed and quite excited as they await their cues. But Nancy Bow- man, who plays Donata, doesn't get excited - the other day at dress rehearsal she sat placidly at a the card table, writing out reports for a course in In radio diction. -::. - : ublisned every morning except Monday duringt [versity year and Summer Session b~y the Board ntrol of Student Publications. lember of the Western Conference Editorial Associat I the Big Ten News Service. . go'~ted Gllkigite hwezz L. 1933 NMATIONAL ovFA.E 1934 = MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS iness man. He inherits his Mother's circus ability, but also a keen business brain from his father, a' prominent European banker. When he deserts the circus, he and Mueller set up a bicycle shop, later an automobile factory, and in the end he clears up a tidy sum on trucks and munitions for the World war. That's his business life. But Pierre is a romantic soul - bringing women under the spell of his piercing eyes and gentle-I manly manners until they break down and give themselves to him. While in -the circus he meets Joanna, a country lass, and soon finds himself confronted by the necessity of marrying her. But she marries another and he goes on meeting the women that interest him, and leaving them grace-, fully when he tires of them. Finally, when his man-made empire crumbles and he has nothing left, he returns to his mother and begins once again the nomadic life of the 'greatest show on earth' -the sawdust ring. With a comparatively weak plot, Director Pabst has brought the show out of the doldrums by his excellent cast. As the modern hero, Richard Barthelmess does the usual two-fisted acting that so characterized him in "Massacre," "Cabin in the Cotton" and others. Jean Muir deserves much praise as the poor little country girl. Miss Muir is almost a "natural" as an actress, and it is under- stood that Warner Bros. intend to make much of her in the near future. Marjorie Rambeau and Hobart Cavanaugh also did well in their respective roles. Suffice it to say that "Modern Hero" is not an- other musical comedy, but the good old movie with a moral. Short shots at the Majestic are fair, with an excellenit Baby Burlesk starring Shir- ley Temple in her before-fame days. -D.R.B. ion DAILY OFFICIAL BULLIjErlN The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to It or not otherwisehcredited in this paper and the local news published herein. All rights of republication of, special dispatches are reserved. *Entered at the Post Office at Ann Arbor. Michigan, as sedond class matter. Special rate of postage granted by Third Assistant Postmaster-General. Subscription during summer by carrier, $1.25; by mail, $1.50. During regular school year by carrier, $3.75; by mail, $4.25. Offices: Student Publications Building, Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan.. Phone: 2-1214. 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CONGER Churchmen Of Wel, They're C * * * * RELEGATED to a dark corner, the old-fashioned organ used last week in "Double Door" looks on in stern disapproval at the exotic and colorful Oriental sets, while fancy Mid-Victorian bric-a- brac looks strangely incongruous beside the 13th century Chinese ornaments. * * * * IT REQUIRED a lot of ingenuity to build the re- quired eleven sets which range from a Venetian in- terior to the royal junk of the Princess Kukachin. Most of them were built and painted at the old Laboratory Theatre, which is now being renovated. Incidentally, the deck of Kukachin's ship is seven feet higher than the stage, and the stage hands had to do a lot of shoving around to find a place where it wouldn't obstruct the view of the audience in the front row. * * * * S, ti H p V s t C Z G C r t , vs. 0 1 c t I4 1 i A Five-Point Peace Program. TAKE A GOOD LOOK at the Khan's throne which is shown in two scenes. It looks very Chinesy, but the truth of the matter is that it took a lot of good old American shoe trees and coat hangers to produce the desired Oriental effect. Another clever trick was used in constructing the impressive Papal throne, but we won't explain that one. We'll let you figure it out. * * * * . IF YOU'VE EVER noticed ahy of the posters used to advertise the plays you've probably won- dered about that signature, "Droop," which is signed beneath each one of the intriguing little drawings. Droop is none other than Carl Ellsworth, technician for the players. * * * * DRESS REHEARSAL Tuesday night became such a long tedious session that finally the hat was passed to collect money for coffee and sand- wiches for the fatigued members of the cast and technical staff. If they had ordered food for all 75 at once, it would have been quite an evening's business for the grill room. -E. P. Screen Reflections Four stars means extraordinary; three stars very good two stars good; one star just another picture; no stars keep away from it. A N ARTICLE ENTITLED "A Code' for Peacemakers" which appeared in a recent issue of the Literary Digest meets with bur whole-hearted approval -it being one of the most sensible discussions of the vital question of peace we've read in a long time. In it Daniel A. Poling, an American editor, of- fered a five-point program behind which he be- lieves men of good-will may unite despite personal convictions, and without effecting other programs. In connection with the article some simple figures were given on armaments to show clearly that the world today has more men in uniform, and expends more money, than did the world in 1913. These figures show, for example, that organized i6rdes throughout the world have, since 1913, in- eased from 29,000,000 to 38,000,000, and that total tiditures have increased from one billion an- ly to over three billion - this in the face of forced decreases in the armies of Germany, Aus- tria, Hungary and Bulgaria. Organized forces in. the United States have increased from 213,445 to 444,661. Similar increases are noted in all forces of the Allied nations. Quoting from the Digest article, we present Mr. Poling's five-point peace program in brief: "First of all, we may think peace. We may or- ganize and distribute the literature of peace. We niay acquaint ourselves with the causes of war. We may familiarize ourselves with the aspirations of those nations along whose boundaries the peace is stalked by hates and fears. Here is the beginning of knowledge, knowledge that will be power for international good-will. - "Second, we may unite to stop international competition in building fleets and equipping armies. A Secretary of War is quoted as saying at an institution on international relations in 1931, when he was a private citizen: 'We won some things from the war that were not on the program. For example, we had a complete demonstration of the fallacy that preparedness prevents war. That is worth something. "Third, we may unite to press investigation of the private manufacture of war munitions. It is only reasonable that the efforts of the government to reduce armaments should not be interfered with by private agents who have a financial interest in securing the opposite result.. . "Fourth, we may unite to urge our government to complete the so-called arms embargo approved by the United States Senate under the terms of which the President is given power to prevent the shipment of arms to nations bent upon snaking war. We may further unite to extend this principal to the granting of loans, public and private, to nations embarking upon a program of military aggression. "And, finally, we may unite to support President Roosevelt's proposal that the nations enter into an international pact of non-aggression. Pacts are not powerless, their critics to the contrary. The peace movement is in its infancy. Every pact signed strengthens the people's will to peace. Let the process go on. Let it continue until the will to peace is more powerful than the will to war .. . . "In such a program all citizens of good-will, whatever their present peace activities, and with out interference from any other program, could engage. Such a world movement would strengthen every movement for peace and would undergrid all those sacrificial endeavors which have as their final objective the destruction of armed conflict. "Here, then is a five-point program which, fol- lowed through, would lead to the fufillment of the vow we made to the dead and living dead in the stupendous conflict of twenty years ago, that holy covenant into which we entered, to end war for- ever." Campus Opinion MICHIGAN REVIEW "LET'S TALK IT OVER" ** Mike McGann .......... Chester Morris Pat Rockland ............... Mae Clarke Mr. Rockland ........ . ....Frank Craven Alex.... ... . ........John Warburton Sandra....................Irene Ware Gravel .......... ........Andy Devine Bill ........................Russ Brown As sailor stories go this one isn't half bad. Of, course only the first few scenes have anything to do with the sea, but that's another thing. Chester Morris comes through with a lot of talent we never suspected he had. The supporting cast is good. All in all "Let's Talk It Over" provides the sort of light entertainment easily and pleasantly digested these warm summer days. The story's been done time and again, but in this case a new and interesting angle is injected. You know the saying that goes -"you can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out. of the boy." Well this picture tries to prove that you can not only take the sailor out of the sea, but having done so, you can also take the sea out of the sailor. During the show you see the gradual and hu- morous change Mr. Morris makes from a blustering gob to a smooth business man. Sort of a Horatio Alger, Jr. story. In the first scenes you're presented with the most awful raw material to work with - a gum- chewing, conceited sailor of the worst sort. You're tipped off that something is going to be attempted in the way of a reformation, but 'you wonder how it's possible.; Mae Clarke, a society heiress, makes a bet that she can"make something out of him." She gets him a job in her Uncle's office, and then the change begins. Before you know it he has learned how to talk, dress and hold his own with the best of them. Of course he is in love with Mae, but he dis- approves of her worthless associates. In the grand climax Mae comes to her senses, discovers that she loves the ex-sailor boy, and everybody is sent home happy. The story is too far-fetched to make it actually convincing. If you're a practical soul you wonder how Mr. Morris can patronize the best tailors, purchase a car, and live a.life of luxury on the salary of a broker's errand boy. Of course one is not supposed to think about trifling matters like that so we'll desist. Mae Clark plays the part of the excitement- seeking debutante in the usual way. Frank Cra- ven as her wealthy uncle is really excellent. And the rest of the cast is above the ordinary. If you have the change, the time, and the inclination, you could do worse than see this offering. -C. A. B. Letters published in this column should not be con-t strued as expressing the editorial opinion of The Daily'. Anonymous communications will be disregarded. The names of communicants will, however, be re- garded as confidential upon request. Contributors are asked to be brief, confining themselves to less than 500 words if possible.t COURTHOUSE GROUNDS A DISGRACE1 To the Editor: The articles and letters concerning the County Courthouse grounds which have appeared in a locals paper were encouraging. After spending twenty years in Europe I could not help contrasting the deplorable condition of this and many other public "parks" which dis-i grace American cities with public gardens in Paris,i Zurich, and Vienna. In Europe even small commu- nities keep such small parks in excellent condition: fountains, statues, flowerbeds, etc., serve to make them one of the greatest attractions of the town. Thus when passing the County Courthouse I' felt especially keenly the inanity of unemployed men loafing on the very spot where so much worth- while work could be done for the benefit of the community and last Fall suggested to those in charge of relief projects that these grounds be beautified. In the articles published to date I have missed the recognition of the fact that an architectural framework would be necessary to make this park a source of community pride. This framework could consist of: (1.) A low concrete fence. Very many European parks have a fence which serves to protect the lawn and flowers, especially in congested city squares. Lying on lawns in city parks is an Amer- ican invention - I cannot recall seeing such van- dalism in a single European country. Probably this thoughtless act of some of our citizens goes back to a tradition which started when our country was thinly settled and attention was too concentrated on the possibility of being scalped by Indians to permit much thought for civic pride. A fence would be the best preventive of loafing on lawns -it would be a constant reminder that what it protects has a value; not that this fence should be high enough to prevent people stepping over; it should consist of a very low concrete rim hollowed out on top, the channel to receive flow- ering plants. A real iron fence such as has been used in some of New York's parks make the tiny grass plots they enclose look ridiculous. This con- crete flowerbox border would terminate the green areas in a striking way and would have the sym- bolic value of a fence without preventing the full enjoyment of the park for people passing by, as high fences do. (2) Concrete benches - partly combined with the low border-wall. It is surprising that in the present "reform wave" the few benches were re- moved. Actually the number of benches should be increased if people are to be trained not to lay pn the ground. Why try to create a beautiful park if one does not give the public a chance to rest there and enjoy it? (3.) The corners of the park on Main Street should be rounded off and treated with concrete fountains and circular benches. The Civil War monument which has been severely criticized for lack of artistic merit could be altered. -F. S. Onderdonk. Women Students: The last picnic- wim of the summer will be held at he Intramural Pool rather than at ludson's Corners, as was originally lanned, today at 6:00 p.m. Supper' ill be served on the terrace at the, Women's Athletic Building after the wim. Bring suits and towels. 1 University High School Demonstra- ion Assembly: The sixth and last emonstration assembly of the Uni- ersity High School summer session will be presented this morning at 11 )'clock in the high school auditorium. The program will be under the direc- ion of Professor David Mattern. There will be a demonstrtaion of the teaching of playing of wind and stringed instruments to beginning pupils in the grades as well as several selections by more advanced high school students. All summer session students who are interested are wel- come to attend the ssembly. University Vomen: The lists of ap- proved residences for 1934-35 are now available at the Office of the Dean of Women. A special announcement relating to late Friday afternoon and Saturday morning classes to be offered by the School of Education next year is now ready for distribution. Copies may be secured in the office of the School of Education or in the libraries of the University High School and Elemen- tary School. Master's Candidates in History: The language examination for Mas- ter's candidates in history will be given today at 4 p.m., in Room B Haven Hall. Attention of All Concerned: Name- ly faculty, administrative and clerica staff members and students, is re- spectfully called to the following ac- tion by the Regents. Students shall pay in acceptabl funds (which shall not include note unless the same are bankable) al amounts due the University befor they can be admitted to the final ex aminations at the end of either se mester or of the Summer Session. N office in the University is authorize to make any exception to this rule Any specific questions that can foreseen arising in this connectio should be taken up with the prope authorities at the earliest possible mo ment. , Shirley W. Smith This group of hostesses will wor tonight. Please report promptly a 8:45 on the second floor of the Michi gan League. Phyllis Brumm Kay Russell Frances Thornton Margaret Sievers Wilma Clisbe Mary Ellen Hall Barbara Nelson Marian Demaree Elva Pascoe Margaret Burke Sue Calcutt Marie Heid Lucille Benz Charlotte Johnson Marian Wiggin Delta Glass Adele Shukwit Germany Must l Take Nazi Oath BERLIN, Aug. 9.-(-)-Germany's Protestant pastors and church offi- cials will be required to take an oath of fealty to Chancellor Hitler just as Nazi storm troops and members of the regular army did last week. This important step to secure Hitler uniform support following his as- sumption of the powers of president, was announced by Dr. August Jae- ger, Nazi commissioner for Protestant churches. Jaeger at the same time explained new rules to be imposed by the na- tional synod today which will deliver the Protestant church bag and bag- gage into the hands of Reichsbishop Ludwig Mueller, Hitler follower, and the German Christians (Nazi church- men). They appear designed to stamp out independent thought and action by the clergy, a considerable number of whom have strongly opposed Mueller's dictatorial steps toward achieving the Nazi program of a unified Protestant church. The new measures, as Dr. Jaeger put it, "will end all foolish talk about violation of law and justice." Mueller Gains Power They will be voted into effect by Mueller's rubber stamp synod, called into session without the knowledge of the general. public. At the same: time the synod is scheduled to dis- enfranchise itself.c Marcia Hymes Ethel McCormick< Men who are acting as officials at the Friday night dance, please report promptly at 8:45 on the second floor of the Michigan League. Bob Calver l John Streif Bill Langden Paul Kissinger Bob Fox Garry Bunting Bob Babcock Chuck Niessen l Richard Edmondson e Hugh Johnson - Tom Linden Ethel McCormick of d To All Students Having Library Books: . 1. Students having in their posses- n sion books drawn from the University - Library are notified that such books are due Monday, August 13, before the impending examinations.. 2. Students who have special need k for certain books after August 13 may tt retain such books if renewed at the Charging Desk. 3. The names of all students who have not cleared their records at the Library by Wednesday, August 15, will be sent to the Recorder's Office, where their summer's credits will be held up until such time as said rec- ords are cleared, in compliance with the regulations of the Regents. S. W. McAllister, Associate Librarian SWIM at NEWPORT BEACH TRUNKS PERMISSIBLE Portage Lake 14 miles from town -Associated Press Photo The Women's Metropolitan Golf association in New York issued an edict against shorts as tournament attire for women, but Jean Arm- strong, playing in the Illinios wom- en's tourney, favors the abbreviated costume. Press Issues Six Books In Summer (Contiuued from Page 1) number- four of the occasional con- tributions of the museum of anthro- pology. Very copiously illustrated, the book is based upon studies made by Professor Bartlett upon two different occasions when he was in the Far East. Two other publications are listed among those printed during the Sum- mer Session. Arthur Svihla is the author of a pamphlet entitled "A Comparative Life History Study of the Mice of the Genus Peromyscus,", and Dr. Adolph Murie, of the museums staff, is the writer of "The Moose of Isle Royale," a publication growing out of the survey of Isle Royale which was ordered by the state legislature. The Scintillating Music of LAUGHTON & WOODRUWP ~ .. .d" i"sion4o at Klchian' " -'. most Beautiul summer Ballroom -Every Friday- ow A NN ARBOR N ITE Special Rates and Attention To Group Parties The Advantageous Results of Classified Advertising. have been' proven Cash Rates S 1 1 f As Others See It DON'T BE TENSE Another "code" issues from Washington that should improve conditions for a very large group of Americans during the vacation period. It is a "health code" for motor vacationists issued as friendly advice by Dr. Hugh S. Cumming, Surgeon- General of the United States Public Health Serv- ice. In a long list of recommendations and "Don'ts," appears this important psychological warning: "Don't grip the wheel tightly and hold the body tense. Tenseness produces nervousness and may cause the operator to lose his head when quick action is necessary. Learn to be attentive and yet be relaxed at the wheel." Applicants for motor operators' licenses should be examined when they are driving at just what speed they cease to be tense and become relaxed at the wheel. Then licenses might be issued permit- ting to drive no faster than that speed. lic a Line The Michigan Daily Greater Mvovie MC IA Greater Movie Season ....MCHGA . . . . Season HURRAH BOYS ! THE FLEET'S IN! "LET'S TALK IT OVER CHESTER MORRIS MAE CLARKE "PLANE CRAZY" "CITY OF WAR" "LIT'TLE PIGGIE PARAMOUNT Brevity Novelty WENT TO MARKET" NEWS Matinee alconying MAJESTIC ATTEND InEBan . MAJESTIC . . . .COOL MATINEES ENDS TONIGHT RICHARD BARTHELMESS JEAN MUIR "A MODERN HERO" _______TOMORROW - ____ JAMES CAGNEY GLORIA STUART IILIE E a i^kA C TLI A V14 Maynard Street Read The DAILY CLAS SIFTED ADS MAJESTIC REVIEW "A MODERN HERO" 4* . Pierre............Richard Barthelmess Joanna ..................... Jean Muir f-110 iT um tpm.pp oanc 9a C'hp Ddily maintains a LI