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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Criticism, Aimed
Chiefly at Rugg

"Our criticism IL directed
largely ut the books and courses
OF one educator, Prof. Harold
o. Rugg, Teachers College, Co
lumbia University, because he
exercises the greatest influence
on our children.
He boasts that he sold over
5000, 900 publications for use In
the schools.
ut II Professor Rugg who has
taken the scheme of the radical
educators, supplemented IL, and
successfully spread its control
over millions Of immature school
children.
Thus the Rugg social science
system may be termed the tool
of the whole shocking plan. al
ready well intrenched. to use
our classrooms to bring about
new social order Of MARKHAM
socialism"
ConcurTently. Professor Rug
himself has just brought out |
book In self-defense, entitled Tina
Men May Understand"
Denying in its pages that he ha
ever been either a Communist o
q Socialist. Rugg counter-charge
that his adverse critics are me
and interests who want to contrc
the schools and censor the school
books.
There is really no reason VIII
the issue raised by the scholasti
writings of Harold Rugg should b
allowed to become confused b
debate.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
PROF. RUGG'S WRITING ON CLASS
The American Mind and the ~Class" Problem

recent one (Lewis corey's The Cr;,is of tie Mill
Cla'') are so thoroughly AZ variance with my own,
shall take three Of thsm-the most important ones
as the 'pringbOard With which to launch this discus.
sion.
Firsf tho economic ss.tsrio~ u -elsss"i that the
ownership Of prodsetips property divides any nation.
al population into two mutually exclusive economic
"elssses" - owners and workers - each Of which is
sufficiently Homogeneous, in the interests OF ito mem.
ber', to guarantee eventually concerted political &C.
ton.
Second. the di.spptsranes Of tie middle elan:
that the American people, most Of whom throughout
most Of their history were essentially vast "mddle
class" OF small property owners, have largely lost
that ownership and are swiftly disappearing down
ward into . "prolctarian" class Of properties
workers.
Third. the concept Of the "ciSss.sfrugols": that
there 10 mn rrceoncilnbc conflict Of interests between
these two "elnsses" and that social change can be
brought about In America only by warfare between
thcm
Arc these these, valid when applied to twentieth.
century Amcneai The immediate theoretical ques.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Prof. Rugg Labeled
School Propaganda
New Workers. Teaching System Is
Termed Plan to Use Glasses to
Bring New u. S. Order

build new social order" In
America.
In sum. Professor Rugg Is not
an undesigning educator, devoted
10 teaching the valid sciences, and
the sustaining verities OF Ameri-
can history.
Far from being that, he Is some
thing very different.
He Is an educational strate-
gist.'"
He is a classroom propagandist,
not a pedagogue in the accepted
meaning of the word.
And the foregoing statements
are made here on the authority OF
Harold Rugg himself.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Rejects MARKHAM
Aims for Change

Obviously, the only way In
which an educational strategy"
can be made effective in bring
ing about social change in Amer
lea" Is to use-or misuse-the
schools to that end.
In his now obscure but still re-
vealing article, Professor Rugg
apparently rejects Marxism as the
instrument to be used by teach
ers in bringing about social
change"
Naturally, therefore, the ques-
ton arises: What kind of social
change" does he desire to bring
about?
Again. the answer is to be
found in some OF Riggs own
writings and associations.
The Guardians of American Ed
ucstion furnished part of the
answer in their pamphlet.
They showed that Rugg, accord.
/ ing to letterheads, was during a
number of years active in the
League for Industrial Democracy
anu TIE Ledkuc IOT 1ilOuStf1d
Democracy belongs to '1eft-wing'
socialism and Is itself a Marxis'
organization.
j Also. back In 1884 the American
Historical Association provided
another part of the answer.
Rugg served on the association
Commission on the Socia
Studies" which issued this repor
to the teachers of America:
Cumulative evidence supports
the conclusion that, in the
United States rs In other ma
tons. the age OF individualism
and laissez faire In economy and
government IL closing, and that
a new age Of collectivism is
emerging"
That statement appeared in tn,
conclusions and recommends
tons" of the commission.
j And this publication was char
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Milk Mixture For
Stomach Ulcers

A recent medical discovery now
being used by doctors and hospi-
tails everywhere has proven unus-
ually successful in the treatment
of stomach ulcers caused from
excess acid. IL IL q harmless prepare
ton yet 30 effective that in many cases
the pains Of stomach ulcers disappear
almost Immediately after IL 10 used.
Also recommended for gas pains, indi-
gestion and heartburn due to hyper.
acidity. Sufferers may now try this Al
home by obtaining a bottle OF Lurin
from their druggist. Lurin contains
this new discovery in its purest form
Easy to take. Just mix two teaspoon.
fuls in half glass Of milk. Costs but
little and sold under an absolute guar
sntee that II must satisfy or money
refunded. Lurin for sale By Cunning.
ham. and drug stores sveryvhsra
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Article Reveals
Rugg's Philosophy

For as long ago as February,
1895, Rugg, declared his purpose
and his projects TO the members
OF his own profession.
He published, in Volume II.
Number S, of the uitra-radieal
educational journal. The Social
Frontier, an article on The Amer
lean Mind and the Class Problem
During these many months OF
controversy over the Rugg text
books, nobody seems to have re-
or to have exhumed
this extraordinary article.
Yet the article needs to be
brought to light. because In II
Rugg himself sets forth in I'M
mistakable terms his philosophy
and practice of education.
And here II is-verbatim:
There are, today, two con-
spIcuous ways of designing an
educational strategy and Of
-appraising its probable effec-
tipeness In helping to bring about
social change In America.
Zone Ii to base II on the
historical study of such foreign
crises as the French Revolution,
or on famous social theories such
as that of Karl Marx.
THE other way In to build IL
directly from the study OF Amer
lean conditions and problems.
both past and present and con-
tinually emphasizing the loyal
ties of the American people.
while some of my colleagues
sponsor the former, /, In COM
pany with others, follow and
advocate the latter"
Note carefully Professor Riggs
own words-that he both follows
and advocates" a method of de
signing an educational strategy
that he will be effective" in
helping to bring about social
change in America"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

sets forth his own propaganda
substitute for what the MarSists
call the ruling class"
But actually, what Rugg does
in the Social Frontier article is
merely to break down" the So
called ruling class" into several
special interest" groups, upon
each Of which he pours contempt.
There are" wrote Rugg,
powerful business and indus
trial cllques-an endless list Of
Chambers Of Commerce, Manu-
facturers' Associations, depart
ment stores, real estate boards,
and what-not-which together
constotute the dominant political
force of the community"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Report Quotes
From, Volumes

This one was a 46-page analysis
Of the Rugg books, asking the
public:
DO you know what the child
rem are being taught In our
public schools:"
Supporting their argument with
numerous citations from the Rugs
texts. the Guardians asserted:
'In recent years, some parents
have become aware that educa-
tional methods and technique
are being changed
But as these changes are
made under the banner of pro
gressive education,' we have
assumed that our schools are
merely being medeFnized and the
machinery brought mp to date.
Few parents have the time
20 investigate what Is going on.
"We have had q trusting
faith that the basic functions Of
the American public school were
not being altered.
'Tn this, however, we have
been badly mistaken.
For when we examine one
Of the main progressive courses
social science-we find that IL
contains the teachings of Marx
ian socialism.
"And these social science
courses are used In thousands
Of our schools
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

American Revolution, the Ma
tional Security League, the
American Liberty League, and
the American Legion"
Here we find, presented beyond
any refutation, the conceptions Of
patriotism to be conveyed to
American youth in Harold Riggs
educational strategy"
Under this conception, our boys
and girls are to be given the idea
that the descendants Of the
Founders Of the Republic and the
veterans who fought the nation s
battles in the World War are, all
alike, sin1ply-GANGSTERS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Textbook Writer Accused of Seeking Social [
u. S. Chart

Detroit and veinity-osnsraiiy fair. no,
much change in temperature Sunday. Gentle
TO moderate south TO southeast winds.
Lower Michigan-osnsraily fair. NOT
much change in temperature Sunday.
Upper Michigan - Generally fair, not
much change In Temperature sunday.
Indiana-osnsrsily fair. not much ehanss
In temperature Sunday.
ohio-Fsir Sunday. slightly warmer.
The sun sets today at 1:76 ,. m. and
rises tomorrow At b:s3 q. m.
The moon sets today At 7:Ss .. n. and
rises tomorrow at s:42 q. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Abuses System
of Education

Professor Rugg has had. right
along. a very definite purpose: and
that purpose is TO use the educa-
tional system, not TO educate boys
and girls in the traditions of
America and TO inculcate in the
younger generations respect and
veneration for the historical In
situations Of their country, but
rather--as the Guardians OF
American Education allege-to
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

acterized as follows by an out
standing Mar-eist, Harold L. Lask
OF England. in a review published
on July 90, 1910, in the radical
weekly, New Republic:
a.. Stripped OF its carefully
neutral phrases, the report Is an
educational program for a So
cialist America >. 1t Is a direct
criticism OF the ideals that have
shaped capitalist America"
Now, a phase Of Riggs "educa-
tional strategy" as formulated in
his article in the Social Frontier
is to built it" by emphasizing
the loyalties OF the American
people"
What did Professor Rugg really
mean by that?
The Guardians Of American
Education have found this example
in his textbooks:
No. " OF the Rugg series fol
school children is entitled Amer
ica's March Toward Democracy"
In this textbook, Rugg presents
his version of the Founding
Fathers and of their patriotic
work in making the Federal Con
stitution.
In a Teachers Guide" explain.
ing how to use the book in the
classroom, Rugg tells the teachers
"a. Note that among the
well-to-do and intelligent busi-
ness and agricultural leaders
was q small, organized group
which had sufficient initiative
and energy to launch the move
ment for the development of a
| nniAnA COMMANDMENTS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Bombs Rain on Port

ROME. April 26.-INS)-The'
British-held Libyan fortress and
harbor of Tobruk were bombed
continuously by Italian and Ger.
man planes yesterday and Thurs
day and port establishments and
ships at anchor were hit repeat
eddy. the Italian high command
announced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Detroit S Own
Marines Given
Sample Of War
Returned Corporal
Tells the Rigors of
Sea, Land Training

Picture a group Of Detroit
butchers, bakers. cab drivers, bank
guards, farmers and policemen
fighting lizards, ants and cactus
under a broiling tropical sun.
Imagine them burdened down
with rifles, combat packs and
dungarees climbing steep, noun
tain trails with coral composition.
The aforementioned tropic toll
ers are all found in the makeup of
the 18th Battalion. Marine Corps
Reserve. which is the Detroit unit.
Called TO active duty last No
vember 9. the Detroit marine re-
serves have since gone through the
rigors of war--if only make-be-
lieve war--and some OF them have
returned on furlongs to relate hair
raising experiences.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

FRONT PAGE AND EXCERPTS FROM SOCIAL FRONTIER
FacsimiIes Of the and excerpts from Prof.
Harold Riggs article 1.-THE American Mind and the
which that February 1885, edition.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Tribute to Diamond

Corporal Mcqueen described en-
suing maneuvers in the Caribbean:
days and nights at sea, head
ing southwark along the coasts
OF Haiti, Dominican Republic
and Puerto Rico were pleasant.
The weather was warm and the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Battalion Officers

Officers OF the Detroit battalion
In the maneuvers were Maj. Bur-
dette Hager1nan. Lieut.. John Nc
Guinness and Lieut.. Henry G.
Totzke. After six weeks of ma
neuvers, the marines enjoyed two
days of liberty at San Juan, Puerto
Rico. LAO miles south Of Miami.
Following their return TO Guam
tanamo Bay, they continued their
training program and then headed
back to the states to resume their
advanced training. In the past few
weeks some of them have returned
to Detroit on 20-day furloughs.
| Most of them are anxious TO re-
turn, however. They, too, know
the spell of the tropics.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Ieathernecks slept under the
stars on deck"

Corporal Mac1ueen paid tribute
to marine gunery sergeant, the
veteran Lou Diamond, who had
charge of a platoon landing NOR
tars and ammunition from aboard
ship to specified positions ashore.
Sergeant Diamond directed prep
arations for the attacks" upon
the enemy" In sham battles.
Tropic nights were cool and
pleasant and the Detroit reserves
RECALLED themselves in story and
song.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

f"HEnE are, today, two conspicuous ways Of de-
signing an educational strategy and Of sp-
- prsising its probable effectiveness in helping to
bring about social change in America. One 10 to base
IL on the historical study Of such foreign crises a.
the French Revolution or on famous social theories,
such az that Of Karl Marx. tn. other way is TO
build il directly from the study Of American eondi-
tons and problems, both past and present and con-
tinuslly emphasizing the Royalties Of the American
people. While some Of my colleagues sponsor the
former ], in company with others, follow and advo-
cate the latter Th. position does not overlook the
neee'sty Of scROlsTly grasp Of history. 10 guaran
tee critical orentation to alternative pathways to
tomorrow, thorough historical perspective and
mastery Of historic social theories are Indispensable
irrespective Of their origin But there are dangers in
doing this too exclusively
The particular danger Of becoming slave to q
famous social theory shown by the current tendency
OF some students to spprs,e the American crisis sole.
~ in terms Of Mans studies Of "esss" in European
society in the infant industrial culture Of 1880 Ash
write, "Mar1iAn" books and article, continue to
come from the prsis BscAuIe the these, Of the mos,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Sent to Cuba

Corp. Theus J. Mcqueen OF De.
troit Saturday reported on the life
Of the battalion since II left here
After weeks Of strenuous train.
ing with the United States Marine
Corps at Quanitco, Va, the bat
TALON was ordered to Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba. There. they boarded
vessels Of the Atlantic fleet to par
ticipate in maneuvers in the West
Indies.
Corporal Mcqueen relates:
'Tn late December and early
January while the reseryists
were daily expecting orders
sending them to the tropics, the
18th Battalion carried out . full
training schedule with particular
emphasis on ship-to-shore, bayo-
net and attack formation drills.
military officials remarked
that the organizations work NJ
IN infantry unit WAS amazing
when IL was considered that two
months earlier q majority of
these youths were ordinary civil
ians-attorneys, editors, elevator
operators, shoemakers and sun
dry tradesmen and professional
men.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Feu Fail to Pass

"Embarkation orders to de-
part for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
were received January Is. Very
few members Of the Detroit bat
TALON wore left behind at
Quantico. A few failed to pass
additional physical exams at
Quantico.
"Biackouts, abandon ship drills
and band music were the out
standing events of the Cuban
voyage, plus daily rain. Land
ing on January 81, the first day
In Cuba was disappointing for
the battalion was split and COM
Partnerships temporarily broken.
AT Guantanamo the Detroit
battalion Joined Uncle Sans
modern fighters, fully equipped
and qualified to dash to any
point of North, Central or South
America on short notice. Addi-
tional equipment included gas
masks, steel helmets, mosquito
netting, shelter tents and other
materials needed for large-scale
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

ADYERTIsEMENT
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

Highest temperature yesterday, Pho<niIi
lArir., IS degrees. Lowest temperature yes
,terday, ArmstronG, Ont. II degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Lash, Cluskey
 In Boston Run

Boston, Jan. 31-(UP)-Entries of three middle-diStance veterans were received today for the Billings two- mile run in the Sand annual Boston A. A. games Feb. 8.
 Best known entry was that of Don Lash, Indiana state trooper who set 8 world record of 8:58 in this event in the 1897 B. A. A. games, mark subsequently, erased by Greg Rice, Notre Dame grad and Lash's nem- esis though it still stands as a Bos- ton record
 The other two-mile entrants were Tommy Deckard, slender Blooming ton, Ind, salesman and former Na- tional Steeplechase titlist and Joe McCluskey, New York insurance broker and former B. A. A. winner,
 It also was announced that Char lie Beetham, national A. A. U. half mile champion, will defend in the Hollis 600-yard run. The entry of Sanford Goldberg of the Millrose A. A., New York fireman, was re- ceived for the same event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
RAMBLERS
 NEXT FOR EAGLES

New Haven, Jan. 31 - This week end will be a crucial one for the eastern division teams in the Amer ican Hockey League, with the New Haven Eagles right "on the spot" before taking off for western trip which will not end until they return home on February l2.
 The Battle Birds at this writing are in a triple tie for first place with the Springfield Indians and Providence Reds. And, to make mat ters worse they play the red-hot Philadelphia Ramblers at the Arena on Sunday night, their last home appearance until the game on the i2th with Providence.
 Phiily tied and defeated New Ha- ven in the last two meetings of these teams. The Ramblers also knocked of Springfield. and on Wednesday night handed Hershey 80 defeat. The youthful Quakers are ln stride. and although il points out of first, are making . great bid,
 The Eagles are at full strength that K the total Of i4 men allowed to dress but Marcel Tremblay is on the bench nursing broken hand, Tony 0rabowskl is here and play- Ing on . line with Paul Haynes and playing coach Earl Robinson. The locals are in Pittsburgh on Wed- ncHday Cleveland on Saturday and Indianapolis c week from Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Mighty Matt Passes On

will follow the Mcath the last and greatest or many famous through medium o an splendid type ot American citizen the Old Timers died on Wednesday of pneumonia following liver illness ot more than year.
 a almost remarkable weight thrower his 1911 record yet admired by many him only well who they shook his huge hand: well favOraby known in the police field in traffic world famous the hammer hrOwr who won the Mighty Matt setting most or United States born Ireland on December 2O 1876 his twenties and went the in fashion didn't a thought in the country After browsing made the ground forth Timber After the lake spashng policeman He wagged his heada I'll We've broken park was understanding friendly Then it that thought We'll now he fnef his first citation four later for in 913 arreSting which said his bricks while the other had pistol In 1917 later lieutenant then captain 1850 inspector retirement which nepOsed echncaiy and prevented it.
 
 the weight 40 feet 33 nche still
 
 1924 he 
 he'd time competition As to his astonishing physique his plain living exc his explanation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Joe Mobile, Dick Turcotte
 To Teach Boys Club Classes

many bullies that roam the streets and the many school yards the physical department of the Boys Club has organized a boxing school for boys from 6 to 16 that will run on Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 5 o'clock in the club gymnasium.
 Good Teacher
 Joe Mobile, popular adult club member, former boxer of note and present trainer of such well known fighters as Ohio Genelli and Dula Kovach, will be in charge of the and will have such able as- sistants as Dick Turcotte who has lately retired from the ring to turn his attention to running his gas station in the southend.
 Fundamentals
 Parents are advised to take ad- vantage of this excellent oppor- tunity and see that their boys are present at these instruction periods. The sessions will be merely instruc- tion periods and MT. Mobile plans on starting right from scratch and show the boys how to hold their hands, how to punch, feint, and all the other parts that go to make up boy who can stand up for his own rights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
PREPS, TEXANS
 ON HILL COURT
One League Game To= night; East End and
 Gent Juniors Play

The Baldwin Preps and Brooklyn Texans will meet tonight at 8:30 o'clock at the Washington Park Community House. The game be- tween the Loew Poli and Sacred Hearts has been postponed until a later date. The Poli team played two nights this week and did not wish to play three games in a week So the game will be played at a later date.
 The game between the Props and Texans should draw a big crowd to the Hill court as both teams are undefeated in the second round and both figure on winning second round honors and taking on Poli for the championship.
 A good prelim has been arrang- ed for tonight starting at 8:30 o'clock between the East End Com munity Club Juniors and the Gent Juniors.
 The Tribunes were going to play the Hearts tonight but the Hearts have a game scheduled for Dan- bury tonight and this game will be played as originally scheduled Monday night.