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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
-REASSURANCE0N
NEAR EAST GIVEN
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM TO
UNITED STATES SAYS
JAP OFFICIAL

Tokyo. Sept. 6 -AP The
United States has no cause for
alarm concerning the status quo
of French Indo-China. Yakichiro
Suma. foreign office spokesman,
asserted today in his regular
press conference.
His statement was prompted by
questions concerning japanese re-
action to United States Secretary
Of State Hull's staten ent two
days ago. Hull asserted the effect
upon American public opinion
would be unfortunate" If Japan
did not maintain the status quo
with regard to Indo-China and
the Netherlands East Indies.
Suma said Major General Issa-
ku Nishihara. Japan's negotiator-
in-chief seeking concessions il
lndo-China, had been authorized
to negotiate with the Indo-China
authorities concerning peaceful
processes"
Suma said the Japanese govern
ment would make no reply to
Hulls statement on lndo-China.
or Hulls statement that the Unit
ed States hoped an agreement
s en- would be reached by which
American troops in Shanghai
would be able to take over patrol
of a portion Of the defense sector
formerly guarded by British
trOons
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
W|LLK|E ADVISES
SELECT|VE PLAN
FOR INDUSTRIES
Would Avoid Plant Seizures
Under Caprice of
One Man

Rushville, Ind, Sept. Gap 49,
Wendell l.. Willkie is on record as
favoring a "selective service" pro-
gram for government operation OF
American industries during emery
encses, N, -t.S-..s,. ~,
4 AftM aNmeeting with party lead
ers which he described as harmon
ious and optimistic, the Republican
presidential nominee told report
ers late Thursday:
Under the Russell
amendment which the Senate
adopted to the military selective
service bill, industries could be
seized by the government because
OF the caprice OF one man.
Would Be For Revision
III a bill were introduced pro-
(See WfLIKfE, Page 81
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
COUNTY WILL HAVE
TWO DRAFT BOARDS

The eight Washtenaw County
men who will probably be appointed
to the local draft boards should
such groups be established, will
be announced from Washington
Maj. Phil Pack said today.
On a basis Of one board for
every 10000 of population, there
will be. two boards in Washtenaw
one for Ann Arbor. and one for the
territory exclusive OF Ann Arbor.
Maj. Pack said. These boards will
consist OF three voting members
each and one advisory physician
who will be non-voting member
A list of names for Michigan
draft boards will be submitted by
Gov. Dickinson at the Presidents
request Mai. Pack said and should
they be approved. the appointments
will be made by the President and
announced by him.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
Nicely Naughty Descriptive
Phrase For Autumn F fashions

by Sophie-in private life Mrs.
Adam Gimbel-shown last night
al Saks Fifth Avenue with Mayor
L. Guardia present and with the
guests in gala attire.
r ife-nfet,s- RpitatlonS-said-
white or black tie. Nut only three
males were cajoled into a white
tie.
Vaguely Uneasy
Most OF the men looked vagi ely
uneasy when the models paraded.
particularly when the more novel
and dramatic little creations pass
ed by. but the mayor relaxed and
made spirited comments.
The pretty red haired designer
stressed col6rs she called defiant"
for day time. TO provide some d.
version in a war troubled world.
Some OF the suits had blouses OF
dazzling plaid. American beauty
and Harvard crimson we're two
reds she used for fall suits.
Evening fabrics included much
velvet, silk jersey, slipper satin,
metal brocades and lace.
The sensation OF the show was
$4,000 jacket made OF natural
albino mink. a pale silvery beige
fur. worn over a nicely naughty"
black dinner dress.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
WASHTENAW LOTS
NOT TO BE UNDER.
NEW STATE PLAN
ReSubdivision Plans Will
Affect Oakland, Wayne,
M'Comb Properties

Tax delinquent. lands under the
State Land Board act in Washte-
nav County will not come under
the Board request to the 1871 leg
islature for resubdivision to make
more attartciye prospective home
sites. F. NJ. Greenstreet, Board
member, explains. This request
pertains mainly to Wayne. Oak
land and McComb Counties whore
tax delinquent parcels are small in
size and close together
At least 30 per cent OF the lands
sold at the public auction begin
ming Feb. 10 have been purchased
by the highest bidders for not less
than 25 per cent OF the 1888 assess
ed value.
The act provided that all unsold
lands and all those parcels not
given to municipalities for pablo
use would be appraised and offer
(CCntinued IN PAGE Fightl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
Government Asks For War
Administration Policy on
Foreign Affairs Not Wise
Says Vandenberg

Battle Creek, Sept. 6 -AP-U.
S. Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg,
delivering a campaign speech here
Thursday night, accused the
Democratic administration in
Washington Of asking for war"
through unwise policies.
Addressing a Republican rally,
the Senator declared
Let me say that l do not be-
lieve that our participation in
these foreign wars is inevitable.
unless we ask for II as when. for
example, we stubbornly insisted
upon sending the refugee ship
American Legion through a mine
strewn sector of murden-laden
sea.
That is my idea OF asking for
trouble and askiHgsforswss. Tx
I am opposed TO flirting with<war.
l am opposed TO drifting into war.
Carries Willkie Torch
The SENATOR who returned to
tSee VANDENBURG, Page 81
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

Nazi Air Attacks Against
Great Britain Assume
FierceSt Stage
EIGHT HUNDRED PLANES
IN ACTION; 20 D0WNED
p.;t;.h SAsoo no,o-,hoI
British Losses Described as
Light; Raj Splits
Formations

(Rv International -News Servir.> s.
London, Sept GINS Ger.
many's air attacks against Britain
today assumed their hercest stage
of the entire WAT as 500 German
bombers and hghters crossed the
southeast English coast during the
forenoon In assaults against Lon
don and other targets.
The estimate OF 500 German
planes in acton So far was pro.
yided by watchers along the coast.
who said this figure was a con
sentative one
At the same time IL was reported
unofhcially that az least Is Ger
man raiders had been shot down
during the morning in a series OF
wild air combats resulting from the
massive German raids Some re.
ports even put this figure as high
as 90.
The intensity OF the sky battles
and the machine cunning of var
ious areas attacked during the
morning was reported greater than
at any previous time in the war.
An Official statement issued at
p m. said that 2S German planes
had been shot down while British
losses were described as Eight.
The second warning OF the day
came a few minutes after official
announcement that henceforth the
alarms would sound for only one
minute instead OF two. The 'all
crear' will continue for two min
utes.
Pour Across Channel
The German machines poured
ceaselessly across the channel
from early in the morning on.
ward. After crossing the coast
each heavy formation split fan
wise to the east and west
Watchers on the coast reported
that the greatest air combats OF
the war were raging throughout the
southeast OF England and that i'm
Vulnerable" planes were being shot
down.
The British Royal Air Force
brought into action some OF the
largest fighter patrols that have
been sent up so far According
TO latest reports the Raj was sue
cessfully marrying and splitting up
the Germans, and in most instances
driving them back as they struck
inland.
Many German "stfagglers" were
reported fleeing back to the French
side OF the channel coast-some OF
them obviously in difficulty.
But In most cases the formations
returned to their home bases by
different routes.
Today's heavy sorties against
.. (See Nazi ATTACK. Page s.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
FLAMES FED BY PAINT,
EXPLODING CHEMICALS
Hundred Thousand Dollar
Loss at Reading

Reading, Pa. Sept. 6-lNS-Fed
by exploding paints and chemicals.
a three-hour fire today destroyed
six buildings of the Allegheny
Chemical Company at nearby
Womelsdorf with loss of 100000.
Four hundred fifty volunteer
firemen from seven communities
battled vainly as flames spread
from building to building The
ruined structures were combina-
ton brick and frame workhouse
from one to two and half stories
in height
Company officials, who estimate
damage to paint and insecticide
supplies at 100000, were unable
to determine origin OF the blaze
Immediately. Only two men were
in the plant at the time and fire
officials reported no one was in
jured.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
GASOLINE FLAMES.
TRAFFIC HAZARD
TANK FALLS FROM TRUCK,
lGNITES, NEAR
SALINE

Gasoline from a tank which
Jared from a truck driven by Rob
ert Kay, Eikhart. Ind, on the Chi
cago IVNe just east OF Saline late
Thursday was ignited by a spark
caused from scraping of the tank
on the pavement. Flames were spat-
tered across half the highway.
Trooper John Waite put out the
blaze with an extinguisher and di-
rected traffic until the hazard was
eliminated. 1t is believed the tank
became dislodged as the truck went
over bump.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
NATIONAL GUARD
FROM STATE To
LEAVE OCT. Is
Will be Stationed at Camp
in Louisiana For
Years Training

Detroit. Sept. 6 ms AL
though actual mobilization orders
for the Michigan National Guard
have not yet been signed by Pres
ident Roosevelt. II was understood
unGfficially today that he majori-
ty OF the states 5000 national
guards will leave oct. IS for a
years training at Fort Beaure-
gard. Louisiana.
According 10 reports. several
units will be garrlsoned at other
army forts and camps through
out the country. One source point
ed out that the 1S2nd Field Ar
tillery Regiment-a Detroit unit
probably will train at Fort Sill,
Oklahoma.
Indications we're that the loca-
tion to which many Of the smaller
and more technical units will 20
may be determined by the nature
Of their training with Detroit's
new anti-aircraft regiment pro-
badly being sent TO coast artil-
lery base
Official sources did reveal that
the War Department Is now con
sidering establishment OF a new
artillery regiment in Michigan to
be made up OF 60 officers and 75O
enlisted men equipped with l05
nm. howitzers.
This was disclosed by WILDER
VI. Brucker. chairman OF the Mich
i1an National Defense Council
VINO said ne had discussed the mat
ter with War department officials
az recently as last week.
Brucker described the howitzer
regiment as a highly mobile arm
which could move about the state
with facility and thus provide a
defense for Michigan's outstate
Industries and state borders az
well as for Detroit
we should know within the
-.s.-.-<- -es-sD--.ceG talnlY- Y-Ihe
end OF the month whether the
howiizer regiment will be all0cat-
ed 10 Michigan" Brucker said.
War department plans calls for
the creation Of similar howitzer
regiments In each OF the army's
nine corps areas. Also recently
allocated were seven reconnais-
sance regiments for National
Guard Divisions
While President Roosevelt has
not signed the mobilization orders
for the guard in Michigan, in
formed sources said such orders
undoubtedly would follow the re-
com lamentations OF the War De-
partment from which these I'M
official reports indirectly came.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
WORLD SUM MARY
-LHy-Assaelatae- Pres,
New Monarchs In Balkans

lNtW ~''e W
King Carol OF Rumania abdi-
Gates amidst rlotous scenes ere
ated by iron guardists. his IS year
old son Mihai takes throne; Prin-
cess Helen may return, border
sklrmlshes with Hungarians re-
ported.
This Alrkrieg
Hitler sends armadas OF planes
IN stepped up war against Britain;
formation Of 200 fights half dozen
battles over London area and
southeast after longest night air
raid alarm OF war causes much
scattered damage. Berlin, after
harmless night alarm. reports docks
and ports around London are Nazi
fliers' detectives.
War In Mediterranean
Rome says three freighters dam
aged. one turned on side in air
attacks on British conveys. Fort
Deli Mara destroyed in bomb at
tack on Malta, oil depots hit at
Suez; admits much damage done
in British raid on Turin.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
j. s. WILL SEND
BIG ARMS SUPPLY
To CANADA SOON
Quantity Such as Wouldn't
be For Fourth of July
Celebration

Washington, Sept. 6-AP-The
United States prepared today to
ship military supplies. including
World War tanks, to Canada.
This was revealed by Mayor Flo
relic II. LaGuardia of New York,
co-chairman OF the joint Canadian
American Defense Board. and Gen.
George C. Marshall, army chief OF
staff.
LaGuardia told reporters that
they would be safe in assuming that
this country is discussing such
shipments in quantities that would
MT be for a Fourth of July celebra-
ton"
LaGuardia conferred with Presi-
dent Roosevelt Thursday. The joint
defense board continues its discus
sions here next Monday.
Marshall revealed that the army
is "favorably considering immedi-
ate sale OF several hundred old six
(See ARMS TO CANADA Page 81
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
CONGRESS TODAY
CBy Associated Press)
cenate

senate
Continues consideration OF com
promise transportation bill meets
noon EST.
Finance Committee begins con.
sideration OF proposed changes in
excuys p-Utrts- ts,x y 90 I----
Labor Committee hears John L.
Lewis testify on Labor Act amend
ments (1O:30).
Bishop Edwin Hughes testifes
on presidential Office tenure be-
fore Judiciary Committee G0.30).
Military Committee considers
home defense bill at closed ses-
sion (10;30).
Debates amendments to conscrip-
ton bill Meets al li:00l.
Merchant Marine Committee con-
siders bill to suspend eight-hour-
day law on Maritime Commission
building contracts 90 EST.
THURSDAY
Senate
Discussed third term" question
without acting on transportation
bill.
House
Tentatively approved conscrip-
ton bill amendment postponing
draft 50 days for further trial OF
volunteer method.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

Bucharest. Sept. Cup Former
Queen Helena. mother OF King
Michael. has been asked by Pre-
mier lon Antonescu 10 take the
first train from Germany and take
your place along side your son for
the happiness Of all Rhmania." Il
was announced by the official radio
today. The Queen was said to be
at Dresden Germany.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
crosa Second ErontIer

Budapest, Sept. 6-UP-Hungar.
ian troops crossed the second from
tier demarkation zone at Macy Va
rad at a. m. today In their occupa-
ton OF the coded part OF Rumania's
Transylvania. and are moving from
kotegyan to Macy Leta, II was an
nounced officially.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
Son Assumes Throne

OUT NeouUlOt l0FOnC
Bucharest. Sept. GINS King
Carol OF Rumania. bowling to the
demands OF thousands OF iron
guardists who tried to storm his
palace. abdicated the throne to-
day In favor OF his son, Crown
Prince Michael.
Official announcement OF Carols
action came as no surprise to
Bucharest. which had been expect
ing him TO leave the throne as a
result OF the widespread disorders
sweeping Rumania during the past
few days.
The first hint OF what was afoot
was provided by an official COM
munlque which--for the first time
called the new Rumanian pre-
mier. Gen. Ion Antonescu. leader
Of the state. z
To Restore Order
No sooner was II announced that
Carol had quit the throne. turning
II over to his IS year old son. who
once before occupied It until GUST
ed In 1880 by his father, than the
new regime unfpr- zen. Antonescu
went into swift action to restore
order.
Antonescu first issued a procla-
nation urging the Rumanian press
TO adhere to the governments pol
icy OF cooperation with Germany
and Italy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
TODAY IN LAST WAR

by Associated Press)
Sept. s, 19l5-Bulgaria signs
convention and treaty
with central powers, undertaking
to attack Serbia in return for
Serbian Macedonia. Italians ad-
vance in the Trentino in heavy
fighting in snow in mountain
passes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
Nav Acquire Base

Washington Sepe-s-IAS-ClesA
er collaboration between the United
States and Great Britain in the Far
East was forecast in diplomatic
quarters today as Japan pressed
French Indo-China for military con-
cessions.
The possibility that the United
States might obtain the right to util-
ize the huge British naval base at
Singapore was advanced by some
diplomatic officials. although the
State Department denied any such
step is being discussed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
Son. Michael, 10, Assumes
Duties as Figurehead
Ruler
KING COLLAPSES AFTER
TALK; TO LEAVE NATION
New Dictator Says Carol
Responsible For Iron
Guard Killings

(By> International News seryice)
Belgrade, Sept. 6-INS-Brand-
ed a murderer" by the man who
ousted him from his throne. King
Carol OF Rumania suffered a ner-
vous collapse after his abdication
and Is now under the care OF ply
sicians. according to reports receiv-
ed in Belgrade today.
The King held up until after he
had completed dramatic fare
well audience with his son and sue
cessor King Michael. and then
broke down, the reports said.
Carol was completely unnerved.
It was reported. when Premier
General Ion Antonescu, new die
tator OF Rumania, confronted the
abdicated king and cody accused
him of personal responsibility for
the killing OF scores OF iron guard
members.
Antonescu based his charge on
Carols stern measures OF punish.
ment following the iron guard as
sassination OF former Premier Ar
mand Calinescu.
To Leave Country
Despite his breakdown. Carol
is leaving the coutry almost i'm
mediately and is expected in Bel
grade tonight en- route TO Switzer-
land. His constant companion.
Nine. Magda Lupescu. left Ru-
mania Thursday for Switzerland by
way Of Yugoslavia, the reports
said.
Meanwhile. It was understood
that Prince Nicholas. younger
brother OF Carol. was returning to
Bucharest shortly to act as special
adviser to King Michael Anton
escu conferred today with Juliu
Manu-, peasant party leader. and
the chief OF the Rumanian ma
tional guard representation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

HOLLYWOOD up John
Barrymore profile was preserved
for posterity in the concrete walk
outside Grauman's Chinese theat-
er today. but only through the
insistence and assistance Of sid
Grammar himself.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

Bucharest. Sept 6-AlNs-Ruma.
MAS new king. ls.year-old Michael.
was snatched from a sound sleep at
s a. m. today to find himself once
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

CAIRO. EgyptN1NS-The United
States embassy in, Rome has been
instructed to lodge a protest with
the Italian government over the re-
cent bombing of mission in the
Sudan, where American missionaries
were killed, according to reports
received in Cairo today.
VICHY - AP-An airplane in
which General Maxine Weygand,
French minister of national defense,
was a passenger, overturned today
landing at Limoges Airdrome. An
officer with Weygand was gravely
hurt. but first reports said the de-
Tense minister was not injured.
WASHINGTON AP-Delivery
OF fighting. scouting and bombing
planes to the navy will reach rate
of more than 100 a month early in
1871. an official statement showed
today.
That rate includes only combat
type planes for which formal con-
tracts have been signe' 1t does not
include those which may he con
tracted for later. nor training, ex-
perimental and utility planes.
WASHINGTON -INS-A House
Naval Subcommittee today unani-
mously approved expenditure of
t17,500.000 for two supe' drydocks
one in New York harbor and the
other on the Atlantic side OF the
Panama Canal Chairman Vinson
Cd, Ga, said the full committee
will meet Saturday and send to the
floor a bill authorizing these expend.
lures.
WASHINGTON UP-President
Warren L. Pierson of the Export
Import Bank, sails for South Am.
erica today aboard the s. S. Uru-
quay. for a series OF discussions
on the banks commitments and
policy IN regard to latin american
loans.
WASHINGTON - UP 49, Demon.
strators against peacetime military
CONSUMPTION today planned another
attempt 10 hold an all night vigil
on the Capitol steps even II con.
gressional authorities refuse them
permission. About 1900 OF them,
\ led by the Rev. owen A. Knox, De-
,troit Methodist minister. we're
driven of the Capitol grounds and
dtFthe Supreme Court steps Thurs
day night by 200 policemen.
49, -
SHANGHAI ms After ex-
tensive conferences with American
officials. Admiral Thomas C. Hart.
United States ommander-in-chief
in the Far East, prepared today
10 leave Shanghai without confer
ring with Japanese authorities re-
garding defense OF the Shanghai
international settlement. Admiral
Hart Is expected TO return 20 Ming
tao Saturday aboard the cruiser
Marblehead.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

CUMBERLAND, Md. - ms -
Eleventh hour Intervention by Sec
rotary of Labor Frances Perkins
delayed a strike of 10000 employees
of the Celanese Corporation OF
America scheduled for today. Both
the corporation and the Textile
Workers Union of America accept
ed Miss Perkins appeal to come
to Washington next Monday and
adjust their differences by nego-
tiation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

WASHINGTON-AP-The Dies
Committee had a report today OF
subversive activity by a Fascist
like organization in Puerto Rico
the island the United States is seek
ing to make into a Caribbean Glib
raltar' to safeguard the Panama
Canal. Identifying the organization
as the Spanish Falange," Rep.
Thomas GRIND, reported that it
was working for the return of the
island to Spain, whose possession
it was prior to the Spanish-Amer-
lean War.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

ROME-INS-Soviet Russia Is
massing large number of seasoned
troops along the I(usso-Finish from
tier, according to reports in neu-
trail diplomatic circles in Rome
today. Whether the Soviets plan
another attack on Finland was not
known.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

NEW YORK-INS-Other SINH
lar appointments today were ex-
pected to follow the naming OF
former Democratic Governor
George White of Ohio as the first of
4S state advisory chairman to aid
the National Committee of Demo
Gratis for Willkie. White, COVER
nor OF Ohio from 1880 to 1884, re-
Gently bolted the Democratic party
to support Wendell L. Willkie.-s.
WASHINGTON --AP- A public
invitation went to is senator's to-
day from Senator Burke (D-Neb) /,
third term foe, to testify why they
voted against third term for any
President in 1925" With tongue in
cheek, the Nebraska Democrat who
announced he would oppose Presi-
dent Roosevelt for a third term,
challenged his colleagues to ex-
plain why they would or would not
do the same.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Saturday:
Fair, Warm

DUBLIN-AP-Patrick McGrath
and Thomas Green, alias Francis
Hart, were executed by a firing
squad today for Staying Detective
Officer Richard Hyland. They
were sentenced 10 death by the
new military court at Dublin Aug.
20.
WASHINGTON-AP- The Civil
Aeronautics Board assembled APP
proximately 65 witnesses today,
many OF them experts in various
phases Of aviation, in an effort
to fix the cause for the nations
greatest commercial plane disas-
ter.
BOSTON-AP- British crews
were reported today as already hay-
ing taken over some of the so de-
stroyers traded this week by the
United States to Great Britain in
exchange for naval and air bases.
On the heels of Prime Minister
Churchills statement Thursday
that British crews ARE already
meeting" the destroyers at various
ports, unofficial American sources
expressed belief that one or more of
the transfers had been made at
sea
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-06

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