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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
County C. OF Told Fall
Vote Vital to Democracy

ures on life expectancy OF the four
judges who were not appointed by
Roosevelt. When they are replaced,
II Roosevelt is in office, 1t win
mean he will have. appointed. eYar.y
1den1beT OF The Supreme court and
for the first time in American his.
tory the executive branch OF the
government will have complete con-
troll Of the judiciary, the speaker
pointed out.
War Foreseen
IL is on the war issue, however,
on which the greatest opposition to
a third term was expressed by Mr.
Baker. IF We 90 into war it will be
the destruction Of democracy" he
asserted. lie based his contention
that the United States will be at
war within one year on conditions
which parallel those preceding the
last war. He further warned that
in case Of war American citizens
will be deprived Of basic rights
under the guise Of the requirements
of the new emergency. Referring to
freedom OF the press and freedom
OF speech as cOrnerstones OF DEM
ocracy he expressed the opinion
that they would be first to go. hc
also stated that there Is little like
lihood that powers surrendered to
President Roosevelt during war
time would be returned TO the peo-
pie at the close of hostilities.
Defense Of the nation IS a job for
big business, the speaker empha.
sized. Big business made America
big. he said. and added. You can
only get defense when you have a
business man and you cannot
get defense so long as politics dom.
mate the scene"
Would Gust Reds
I'VE cannot have a man in the
White House who tolerates pinks
and Reds" he exclaimed. 1T Is an
open secret that pinits and Reds
never had such encouragement in
the United States as they have had
in the last seven years"
Mr.. Baker. who was chairman Of
the Americanism committee Of
the American Legion in San Fran.
cisco, drew attention 10 the Harry
Bridges case and asserted that
Bridges had wrecked San Francisco
with the backing OF Secretary OF
Labor Frances Perkins
He explained that It Is the policy
Of Moscow to have its key workers
in America refrain from actually
joining the Communist party so that
action against them will be more
difficult He asserted that every
effort OF the American Legion or Of
Gov. Merriman Of California TO
See THIRD TERM-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Dangers Of Third Term
Outlined at Dinner in
Ann Arbor


Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct. 24-The
November election is so vital that
survival of democracy in the world
depends upon the outcome, Washte-
nav Republicans at the NO Third
Term" dinner in the Masonic Tenn
pie were told Wednesday evening.
Main speaker was Alonzo L. Baker,
field secretary Of the race better
ment division of the Kellogg Foun-
dalton, Battle Creek. Il believe the
election Of Willkie is vital and re-
quisite." he stated. IF on no other
grounds than preservation of the
no-third-term principle"
The speaker attacked a third term
on four issues. He said. /. The Am
erioan people do not believe in per-
petuity of personal power. O. They
believe democracy is based on sur
vival Of the party system. 8. Anoth-
er four years in the White House
will give Franklin d. Roosevelt an
opportunity to completely pack the
Supreme Court. 4. 1t will inevitably
lead this nation into war.
Developing his first statement
Mr.. Baker pointed to relationships
in Germany, Italy. Russia and jap
an as built not on political beliefs
or national detectives but on the
personalities Of dictators. II was
the intention Of the trainers OF the
constitution, he asserted, that the
United States government should
reyolve upon the law Of the land,
not on a single individual.
Totalitarian states in Europe and
Asia have single party systems with
no representation for minorities, the
speaker pointed nut-In- the United
States two strong parties insure
preservation OF democracy.
Should Roosevelt receive a third
term, Mr.. Baker held it would be
the first step toward one party
government or totalitarianism.
His fear that Roosevelt will gain
complete control OF the Supreme
Court is based on insurance fig
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24


The early entry of Spain into
the European war on the side OF
the axis powers and a subsequent
attack on Britain's famous Rock
Of Gibraltar were seen today as
possible fruits OF Adolf Hitler
meeting Wednesday with General
issimo Francisco Franco.
Fascist quarters in Rome said
important decisions were reached
at the conference. decisions de-
signed to restore Spain to a place
OF power in the Mediterranean.
Deeds will spring forth from
the conversation. said II. Popola
Di Roma, without indicating what
these deeds might be. Foreign
observers in the Italian capital
felt, however, that an axis attack
on Gibraltar, with the help of
Spain, was indicated.
OIL Fields detectives
Beside this, the whirl of Ger
man diplomatic activity seemed TO
many to be pointing at Suez and
the Near Eastern oil fields as
axis detectives Of the near future.
Word reaching diplomatic sour
ces in neutral Switzerland from
Vichy. capital OF the unoccupied
portion of France. said that Adolf
Hitler was offering to release all
French war prisoners and restore
a big swath OF the present Ger
man-occupirdT zone in return for
sea and air bases on the French
Mediterranean coast, in Africa
and in Syria.
Hitler himself was running the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Continued on Page FEM
Community Fund Helps in
Making Social Adjustments

both in Ypsllanti and Ann Arbor-
In her Office in the City Hall Miss
Inez Graves, the social worker this
past year had 2.779 interviews.
Each week al the Office there was
an average Of 20 colored and 80
white people Uncounted letters and
2.077 telephone calls we're i'm
portant contributing factors in the
care OF the families In trouble
In IA families there we're feeble
minded and epileptic individuals
who needed institutional care. Az
sistance was given these families
for the necessary procedure. -Four
OF this number have been taken 10
the training school for feeble-mind-
ed and one 10 the Caro- State Hos
pital for Eplleptics We have also
carried through sterilization for
eight people with decidedly social
problems. Several Of this group
whose chronological age was
around Is 10 IS years had a
mental age OF seven years.
In 81 families there have been a
number OF problems and delin-
quent boys and girls. One OF this
Sec COMMUNITY FTrND-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Executive Swings Into
Campaign Ready For
"a Good Fight
CLAIMS MEASUREMENTS
BY OPPOSING CANDIDATE
Ovation Accorded President
by Over Fourteen
Thousand

Aboard Roosevelt Train en-
route to Washington. Oct. "a -
AP - As an old campaigner who
loves "a good fight. President
Roosevelt swung into the final
stages OF his third-term drive to-
day with solemn assurance that
America has no secret pacts with
any nation and a promise that no
would continue to toll for peace.
He headed for the capital by
special train--to draft more
speeches. after tabulating for a
cheering audience in Philadelphia
and the nation by radio Wednes-
day night what he termed the
more fantastic misstatements OF
this campaign"
In repeating, and repeating.
and repeating falsehoods. he
said, his opposition has imported
certain techniques OF propaganda.
created and developed in dictator
countries
Willkle Not Named
Not once in his address In Phil
adelphia's Convention Hall did
Mr. Roosevelt utter Wendell l..
WILKES name.
But among the Outrageous"
and 'unpardonable" falsificati0ns
which he attributed to partisans
See OOSEVELT-PaKe 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

EDITOR 8 NOTE. Ilfs ~ fue
seventh in a series 81 articles deq-
criblng benefits received IN fpsilanti
through community fund Invest
ment
In the life OF every individual
troubles occur Some people have
SUFFICIENT resources within them
selves and outside 10 meet their
own problems. Some rarr- master
trouble at one time and not at
another. Many succumb because
help is not available at the time II
is needed. Among the many FAC
tors which may create serious dif'
ficulties arc physical and mental
sickness, low wages, unemploy-
ment. broken aud disrupted family
relationships. Usually many Of
these factors are combined
Social Service is here 10 help, al
leyiate just such troubles as these.
This past year the social worker
in Ypsilant made 1880 calls, pri.
marily 10 investigate the family
home Itself. TO seek information
and other aid from relatives. 10
consult employers. 10 get assist
ance from the police department
and 10 confer with court officials
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
HEAVY VOTE SEEN
AS REGISTRATION
REACHES RECORD
History Breaking Popular
Vote of Fifty Million
May be Cast

Washington, Oct. 25-AP-Heavy
registrations throughout the coun-
try. particularly in the big cities.
indicated today that a history
breaking popular vote OF around
50,000,000 may be cast in the presi-
Dental election next month.
A compilation OF official and est1-
mated registrations in each state
disclosed a possible total vote of
49.719.200, or about 81 for every
100 of population.
This figure compares with an
actual vote OF 45,647,117 in the
decentralization contest in 1886,
and 39,S16,522 in the Roosevelt
Hoover election OF 1882.
1t is based on an analysis of
voter-filings and other data show
ing 60,576,979 may be eligible to
vote in the November 5 elections,
or about As per cent OF the total
population of 131.409,sS1.
Comparison OF the eligible vote
four years ago with the actual vote
cast revealed that from Is to 20
per cent Of those qualified re-
NAMED away from the polls. In
some southern states the stay-at-
home vote ran as high as so per
cent This was taken into account
in arriving at this years estimated
vote.
The Census Bureau estimates
the number OF potential" voters
this year at S0.52S,000. This figure
includes natives and naturalized
citizens 81 years old and over. 1t
excludes aliens totalling about
100000, in prisons and mental in
situations, and voteless residents Of
the District OF Columbia estimated
at 100000.
However. many potential voters
never take the trouble to qualify
by registering or taking other
necessary steps prescribed by the
various states.
New York and California, with
an aggregate OF SO out of the S31
CONTINUED on Page Tenl SO
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
JOHN s. MILLER
COUNTY AUDITOR,
To QUIT BUSINESS
Succeeds Laverne O. Cushing
to County Post; Office
in Ann Arbor

John s. Miller. Ypsilanti photog
rapher and former member OF the
Washtenaw County Board OF Super
yisors, was chosen county auditor
Wednesday afternoon by the board
at their meeting in Ann Arbor.
Mr.. Miller succeeds LaVerne o.
Cushing. temporary auditor. who re-
signed because Of the stress Of
other work. He will assume his new
duties Nov. !, filling out Mr.. Cush-
ing's term, and then viii serve dur
ing 1871.
The Miller studio here at Is y.
Adams st. will be discontinued the
first week OF November, the build
ing to be occupied by wholesale
auto parts firm with william Suth-
erland; this city, as manager.
Mr.. Miller served az supervisor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
COMMUNITY FUND
-fR6PHY-PtA AIMED
WILL BE AWARDED TO PLANT
HAVING GREATEST
INCREASE

A d. NJ. Silkworth trophy cup will
be awarded to the manufacturing
plant showing the greatest percent
age Of increase in Community Fund
contributions this year. II was an
nounced at a meeting OF manufac-
turers in the Huron Hotel this
noon
The cup has been donated by
Mr.. Silkworth to stimulate interest
in the Fund in local factories. II
will rotate from year TO year. each
time going to the plant with the
largest percentage OF increase.
In addition certificates will be
awarded TO all plants and employees
whose contributions show an IN
crease
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Spain May Join Axis Powers
Subsequent Attack on
Rock of Gibraltar Being
Envisioned

(By international News service)
vlchy, Oct. 24-iNS-A SEN
sationsl rumor that France may
launch q new peace offensive
on behalf OF the Axis powers
was current In diplomatic quar-
tiers here today. The rumor
spread as Vlee-Premier Plerres
Laval met Relehsfuehrer Adolf
Hitler In Paris for a second
conference on Frances role in
the new order" In Europe.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASH1NGTON-INS- Work IL
underway on the southern shore
OF Newfoundland on the first L..
5. defense base on British terri.
tory obtained In the 50-destroyer
swap consummated with England
some time ago. Navy Department
officials said today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER; Friday;
Cloudy, Warmer

WASHINGTON -AP The
United States has made formal
protest 10 Italy over the bombing
Of American oil properties in the
neutral kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
during an attack in which Italian
fliers also dropped explosives on
British petroleum sources in the
Persian Gulf last week end.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

FITZGERALD IN U. S. SENATE
race says Total Defense is Peace. "
Adv. 1026S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASHINGTON -AP The Ma
tional League Of Women Voters
announced today that each men,
Der Of Congress seeking reelection
may expect a call soon from q
league member with the candid
ate's voting record on the RAM
speck civil service bill under her
arm. Miss Marguerite NJ. Wells,
national president, said the lea
que was beginning an intensive
prediction campaign TO obtain
passage of the bill at this congress
sional session.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

Townsend Club. GAR. Hall sat.
5 p m. Turkey-Trimmings soc.
Adv. 1025S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASHINGTON - AP - The
agriculture department predicted
today that farmers, for the first
time since 1929, would receive
this year a total cash income of
at least $4,000, 100000. Such an
income would compare with S.
51S,000,000 reported for 1883
and $11,221,0O0.000 for 1929.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

DETROIT UP-Leaders Of the
automotive industry meet here to-
morrow with William S. Knudsen,
national defense production coor-
dinator, to discuss means of break
ing aircraft manufacturing bottle
necks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASHINGTON -AP The Sen
ate campaign investigating conf
mittee invited Earl Browder, Com
munist candidate for president, to
testify today in support Of his
charges of Outrageous interfer-
ence in election rights" and in
timidation" of petition signers in
New York.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

DETROIT UP-A majority of
Detroit students favor the election
Of Wendell l.. Willkie as president.
poll taken by the Varsity News
indicated today. Willkie polled 522
per cent of students questioned
while President Roosevelt received
Al per cent. The remainder had no
choice.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASHINGTON-lNS -- The his.
toric goldfish bowl to be used in
the national draft lottery next Tues
day is on its way to Washington.
national conscription headquarters
were informed today. Until il
was decided TO use the bowl in
the 1910 drawing. IL was a museum
piece in Independence Hall in
Philadelphia.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

ROME -AP - Italian outposts
at two places near Sidi Barrani,
Egypt, were reported today by
the high command to have beaten
off an attack by British merchan-
ICED forces supported by artillery.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

TOULON, France-UP-Mo nsig.
nor Simeone, grand chaplain OF the
French fleet. bishop OF Freus and
Toulon and a knight Of the Legion
of Honor. died today. -
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

Observation-Disclosures Tai.
ley grand opera star. today was
seeking a divorce from Adolph
Eckstrom, the New York music
teacher from whom she recently
won custody of their five-year-old
daughter, Susan. She charged cruel
ty.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

STROEMSTAD. Sweden UP
British Royal Air Force bombers
We're believed to have bombed Oslo,
capital Of German.occupied Norway,
today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASHINGTON-UP-Americans
in Asia seeking to return home on
the advice OF the State Department
were assured by it today of passage
at regular rates in first and second
class accommodations.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

See COMMUNITY FUND-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASHINGTON UP-The 40
hour week imposed by the Federal
Wage and Hour Act became effec-
tive today with assurances from
WageHour Administrator Philip r.
Fleming that it will not interfere
with the production of defense ma
terials.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

OGDENSBURG. y. y ms -
Five Canadian filters who made
forced landing late Wednesday
night In their Canadian Air Corps
twin motored monoplane near
Flackvile. y. Y are not held in
custody, United States immigration
and customs officials said today.
Preparations for return OF the men
and their plane are being aided by
American officials. II was said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASHINGTON UP-American
shipments TO Great Britain during
the first year Of the war totaled
$3.50, 100000, 81 per cent increase
over the preceding year, the Com
merce Department revealed today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

TOKYO INS-Japanese naval
planes have won complete com.
mand of the Burma Road" accord
ing to dispatches received in Tokyo
today. The newspaper Nichi Nichi
said japanese planes damaged one
bridge so severely It would take
several months for repairs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

WASHINGTON - ms - The
White House indicated today that
announcement from Springfield
that President Roosevelt was com.
ing into Illinois before election was
somewhat premature.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24

VICHY- UP-Fernand Sabatte,
&c. prominent painter and a mem
Der Of the Institute OF France, was
killed in an automobile accident at
Meaux. while en- route to Paris, it
was learned today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
STATE

Attractions concluding their en. gagements this evening at Warmers State theater include "Raffles" with David Ntvet3 and Olivia de Havil- land; also Granny Get Your Gun" with May Robson in the leading role.
 Thrills the type that make your hair stand on end will be the key. note of the banner week -end pro. gram opening tomorrow afternoon at the State theater where 'The Invisible Man Returns" makes It's local debut.
 Always amazing and at times amusing. this picture easily rates the recommendation as genuinely unique entertainment. It derives most of its entertainment qualities from the weirdest camera trickery ever employed. Its effects will leave audience literally breathless at many points during the story, which is ideally tailored as a new vehicle for the unseen screen character.
 With Vincent Price in the title role "The Invisible Man Returns" is the eerie tale of a man who Is condemned to die for the murder his brother. He is made invisible. thereby escapes the death cell. and is free to use the power of his in- visibility to baffle, scare witless and finally trap the criminals actually responsible for the murder.
 Price etches an unforgettable char acter even though he is invisible throughout the story. Sir Cedric Hardwicke shifts to a 'heavy" role and gives 1t his customary polish. Nan Grey is attractive and belive- able as the Invisible Mans finance while John Sutton as young doc- tor, Cecil Kellaway as a Scotland Yard inspector and Alan Napier as 6 coal miner are other standouts in the cast.
 As the second big hit the manage Snent presents the film version of Booth Taykinkton's classic story "geventeet" with Jackie Cooper and Betty Field heading the talent ed cast.
 The two stars portray Willie Bax' ter GFid Lola Pratt characters made immortal by Tarkingtcn in his famous book.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
Radio Reviews

Variety, with Maxie Rosenbloom, Mary Roland, and Andy Devine Thursday, 9:3O to 10 p. m. NBC- WTIC.
 The New Rudy Vallee Hour got oil to a smooth start, presenting something out of the ordinary in variety radio fare. The idea, which presents Rudy in the role of some great figure in history, undoubtedly has merit, but 1t will require smooth ing in several spots. Reminiscent Of operetta style, the dialogue ties in with several songs delivered by Vallee and supporting cast. mem- bers.
 "Slapsie" Maxie Rosenblooln, in. troduced in the role of masseur dur. ing the opening show, garnered a sizeable share of the laughs through out the piece. In a dream, Rudy found himself back in the fifteenth century as Chris Columbus, faced With the problem of raising enough money to discover America" Queen Isabella (Mary Boland) supplied the long green, much against the wishes Of Ferdinand (Arady Devine) and they all set out for America. Per haps the king and queen didn't &C., company Columbus as history re. cords 1t, but the program could hardly be termed an historical tale. 50 why worry?
 Rudy's quick recovery from the role Of Columbus in the middle of the show to do a commercial was a Dit startling, to say the least. Wasn't there an announcer available?
 The comedy wasn't exactly sensa- tlonal' but what the laughs lacked In volume, they made up in number, Even Confucius showed up in the script.
 All in all, 1t was entertaining. and should be strong enough to hold a large audience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
WATR PROGRAMS
Kidder's Concert
1890 Kilocycle

12:00-walter Riders Concert
 Orch. P. NJ. Moments l2:30-Wtby. Dem. News Dance Time 1:00-Yankee News 1:15-Zara's Marimba Melodies 1:30-Leaders in Dance Time 2:00-To be Announced 2:30-Jeno Bartors Orch. 3:00-Bill McCune's Orch. 3:30-"Carolina Playmakers" 4:00-Songs that Sweethearts Sing 4:15-Gene Krupa's Orch. 4:45-Sammy Kaye's Orch. 5:l5-Sammy Kaye's Orch. 5:45-Dick kuhn's Orch. 6:00-Yankee News 6:15-Sports Page--Bill Derwin 6:30-Hits and Bits 6:46-Better Business Drama 7:00-Bonnie stewart, Songs 7:l5-Cats n Hammers 7:30-Sugar and Spice 1:46--Ann Del Crosse, songs S:00-N. J. Federation of Mems
 Glee Clubs S:30-Hawaii Calls 9:00-Mickey Alperts Orch. 9:l6-Kings of Rhythm 9:30-Symphotiic Strings 10:Q0--Tropical Serenade 10:30-Music by oMonlight News 11:16-Weather service, Dance Hour off.