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Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
TAX RuRDEN ON HOMES

Real estate organizations are
working to have Congress study the
question of the general property
tax. The value of real estate in the
United States is estimated at $780,
900, 100000, and the annual income
from that property is $7,OOO,OOO, 600.
It is computed that the property is
subject to charges of s1O.OOO.OOO.O 900
for municipal taxes, mortgage inter-
est, operating charges and deprecia-
ton. SO as to cause aloss of $S,OOO,-
100000 a year.
Here seems to be the fundamental
reason why more construction work
is not done, and why many building
workers are out of job. If taxes on
the homes could be reduced, the
building industry would employ more
labor.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
Smithsonian InstlfntIon

THE SMITHSONIAN institution
was erected by an act of Con-
gress on August 10, 1876. under the
terms of the will of James Smithson
OF London who in 1926 bequeathed
his fortune TO the United States to
found an establishment for the "in-
crease and diffusion of knowledge
among men" Thousands daily visit
the Institution building in the Capt.
tol City which houses interesting
displays and historical relics. Most
prominently displayed is the spirit
OF Saint Louise" the plane in which
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh made
the first New York to Paris fight on
May 20. 1927. He covered the dis
tance of $3.50 miles in 80 hours. 2S
minutes. The plane. only 27h feet
long with a span of 46 feet and a
single motor of 223 horsepower. is
insignificant in comparison TO the
magnificent ships used today. but 1t
serve dthe Lone Eagle in one of the
most interesting exploits in history.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
FROM CONGRESSMAN
GEORGE S. WILLIAMS
ApnrOprlatlOns

THE HOUSE last week passed the
! 1941 appropriation bill for the
Interior Department amounting to
$11S.57S,OO0 with the Bureau of Re-
clamation receiving a total of S49.-
100000. Commissioner Page had ask
ed the budget to recommend about
SCI 100000, but the economy wave
resulted in the leaving out of several
projects. Mr. Page had approved the
Grand Valley development on the
South Fork of the Snake River. but
the Budget BuFeau did not approve
this item. II is possible that Western
Senators will seek a supplemental
budget recommendation of some Of
the items which have been left out.
so that a few millions more may be
added by the Senate.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22

Russion warfare against Finland,
There are suggestions on Capitol
Hill for severance Of diplomatic re-
iatiOns with Moscow. impatient Ad-
ministration insistence that this
country had had no part in arrang-
ing the peace negotiations, and the
President is quoted as saying: "The
ending Of this war dOss not yet clar-
ify the inherent right OF small ma
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
Gold ProbIen

THE FACT that Senator j. Elmer
Thomas has proposed TO solve
the United States gold problem BY
lending the gold abroad again clearly
shows the pressing necessity Of some
solution of this problem. II the gold
is loaned abroad through the Ex-
pOft-Import Bank as Senator
Thomas suggests, however, we shall
be rid OF the gold problem only 10
find ourselves involved IN a new for
elgn debt problem. In other words,
the American excess of gold would
be cut down only in proportion to
the building up of a payment prob
lem similar to that OF the old war
debts. Since the United States now
contains some two-thirds of the
worlds gold, the war with lis flow
OF gold for purchases only increases
the problem. It seems only too. like
ly that should the United States ae-
Quire still more Of the metal that Eu-
rope may then simply abandon il as
a standard. AS a result, the boarded
gold in Kentucky would prove of
little use to this country.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22

Buy your pics aud cakes and good
things 10 eat over the Weekend at
the Ben Franklin store on Saturday
morning, March %. sponsored by the
ladies Of the American Legion Aux
Hilary.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22

THE PEOPLE who went before US
conferred great benefits on US by
building up fine communities like
Milford. The only way to repay them
is to add new advantages to those
communities, SO that we and those
who come after us shall benefit.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22

iions to the maintenance Of their IN
tegrity against attack by superior
force
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
Farm CredIt ADMINISTRATOR

GENERAL MONTHS AGO the Pres
- ident transferred the Farm Cred
it Administration from an independ-
ent status to the Department of Ag-
riculture. This action aroused wide
spread criticism among producers
who have been proud of the excep-
tionally efficient record of the FCA,
and there was general dissatisfac-
tion when former Governor F. F.
Hill resigned fIOm the agency. A. G.
Black. the new governor. is close
associate of Secretary Wallace, and
radical changes have been expected
in the administration of the FCA,
with greater consideration for pO-
litical factors than for sound credit.
The National Grange and other pro-
ducers' groups have recently organ
lied to seek congressional action to
restore the Credit Agency TO its for
mer status of independence and to
prevent its exploitation by Secre-
tary Wallace.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
Mount Mckinley National Park

AN ADMINISTRATION BILL to
"A authorize the Federal Govern
ment to purchase housing and trans
portation facilities in Mount McKin-
ley National Park in Alaska and TO
construct and operate such business
for tourists narrowly escaped de-
feat in the House March 6 by vote
of 173 to 1863. The measure original
" contained no financial limitations.
but an amendment set a maximum
amount of $4,000 to buy existing
private facilities. This is just one
more example of Federal activity in
the field of private enterprise.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
American Legion Comes OF Age

THE AMERICAN LEGION achiev-
ed the mature age of twenty-one
this week. this veterans Organiza-
tion having been formed in Paris on
March IS. 1919. Not only does this
group maintain an active interest
in national affairs. but the annual
conventions reflect membership sen
timent outlining The legislative poll
cies. Because .0f experiences of Leg
ionnaires in the world War. they ad-
vocate non-invalvement in foreign
wars and strict neutrality. There are
about 165 war veterans in the House
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
Allies Buy Planes

I'm THE HILL and throughout
~ Washington. there has been great
controversy during the last few days
in connection with the Allied nego-
tiatiOns for purchase OF 100000
900 worth Of military aircraft. II is
said that the British and French in
their desire for speedy delivery of
planes want the right of way over
deliveries to American Army and
Navy Report has it that the Allies
also are asking not only for the
400-mile-an-hour Curtiss pursuit
ship P-40 which has now been re-
leased to them, but also for certain
other types regarded as superior ev-
en- to the P-40. The controversy in
cludes as well the belief that the
high scale of prices exacted by man
ufacturers from the Allies was in
fluencing domestic prices and re-
quiring this Government TO pay more
for planes-a point which has been
denied by Secretary of the Treasury
MOrgenthau. The result is a closed
door conference of the aviation sub
committee of the House Military Af-
fairs Committee being held this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22

THEY SAY the new broom sweeps
clean. # It will keep on sweeping
clean, people forget it isn't new.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22

who have definite ideas and opinions
about our foreign policies
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22

Reaction To Flnland's Conquest
FEELING is high in the Nations s
Capitol and even President Roos-
evelt expressed marked displeasure
last week as to the outcome Of the
Evening star., 1940-06-13
Marion W. Poore, ST.,
Market Proprietor, Dies

Marion w. Poore, ST., 36, pro-
prietor Of the Connecticut avenue
market at 2621 Connecticut avenue
NV, died at Episcopal Eye, Ear
and Throat Hospital Tuesday night
following an operation.
A native OF Washington, Mr.. Poore
was educated at st. AIMS Parochia]
School and Tech High School. He
had operated the Connecticut
market for the last five years.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs.
Gladys M. Poore; a son, Marion w
Poore, jr.; his mother, Mrs. Ada E.
Poore; sister, Mrs. Thomas Quinn
and two brothers, j. Wilbur and
William E. Poore. All are residents
of Washington except William E
poore, who lives in Philadelphia.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence, 4344 River road NV,
at $50 am. tomorrow, followed by
mass at st. AIMS Church. Burial
will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-06-13
Stuq Dinner Saturday

Members of the Coast Guard
Warrant Offlcers' Association from
Washington, Baltimore and New
York will hold a stag dinner at 8
pm. Saturday to celebrate the re-
appointment of Rear Admiral r.
r. Waesche as commandant of the
Coast Guard.
Evening star., 1940-06-13

warm climates, in rich or barren
soil. These friends make the city
more livable for man and bird.
In the country they are beautiful
either in friendly groups or stand
ing as sentinels on a lonely knoll.
But there is one thing a pine seems
to detest and that is heavy smoke
from chimneys where factories are
busy day and night. The smoke,
no doubt laden with noxious gases,
clogs the pores of the pines needles.
We admire the Norway pine be-
cause of its broadly pyramidal
habit, its splendid height OF from
rs to l20 feet, and the stout
branches that in many cases reach
Evening star., 1940-06-13

almost to the ground. 1t is a tree
easily identified and one that has
staunch friends among tree lovers
everywhere.
In Southern Canada and in our
northern States from Maine to Min
nesota south to Pennsylvania
handsome Norway pines are found.
This is the pine that has found
most favor among the pitch pines
as being not only picturesque, but
it grows very fast from seed. Be-
cause of its heavy pitch content,
insects and fungus do not at
tack it.
The wood of this tree is a pale
red 1t is light, hard and full of
resin. The sap wood is yellow,
sometimes white. The lumber is in
demand for heavy construction
bridges, piles, masts, spars, docks
Evening star., 1940-06-13
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

In the genus pinus we find 600
species and varieties which have
been described. All over the North
ern half of the globe, vast forests
of pines have established them
selves, and they reach into the
tropics by following the mountain
chains.
Among the pines we have our
most important lumber trees. Not
Evening star., 1940-06-13

and heavy buildings. The bark
is rather shallowly furrowed into
fiat scaly ridges of reddish brown
color. This bark Is rich in tannin.
The female flowers are reddish
and the male blossoms are really
red. There are many of them to
be found clustered at the base of
the seasons shoot.
All pines as you know are cone
bearers. and the Norways fruit
Is ovate in outline, one to three
inches long and standing at right
angles with the stem. They are
biennial with thickened scales
which are unarmed. The seed
children have wings and this is
their means of transportation.
Evening star., 1940-06-13
Mrs. Della Bell Heads
Capitol Heights Lodqe

Mrs. Della Bell has been elected
noble grand of the Columbia Re-
bekah Lodge, No. so, I. o. o. F., of
Capitol Heights, Md. The installa-
ton of elective and appointive Of
ficers will be held next month.
Others elected included Mrs. Jane
Simpson, vice grand. and Mrs. Mary
Smith, trustee.
Evening star., 1940-06-13
ADVERTISEMENT.
MARRIED WOMEN
Here's Amazing Proved
hYGIENIC PROTECTION

Thousands upon thousands OF women
have now learned to use sensational
scientific discovery for hygienic pur-
poses. This boon to womankind Is not
a poison, yet actually kills germs at
contact. It is called Zonite, and It's
faction is amazing when used in a
douche. 1t instantly kills germs and
bacteria or contact, yet it Is one
|douche proved safe-will not harm
ldelicate tissues. And Zonite deodor-
lizes--assures daintiness. Helps keep
lone fresh, clean and pure. So sue
|csssful has Zonite been that over TO-
100000 bottles have already been
fused. Get 2onite from your druggist
to-day. It's surprisingly easy and eco
lnomical to use. Ideal for feminine hy-
Igiene. Follow the simple directions and
tenjoy proved hygienic protection that
Iyou may never have known before
Evening star., 1940-06-13
Natures Children
Norway Pine
(Pinus resinosa)

only do We have many uses for
them after they are cut, but the
growing trees are needed for shelter
belts and ornamental purposes
Few realize how important pine
trees are to us. We see them as
windbreaks at the seashore and
they assume Importance in the
semi-arid prairie. Too, on the
mountain peaks are wonderful
specimens. They grow in cold or
Evening star., 1940-06-13
BODY Flash Bulb

A flash bulb for photographers
with a powerful light packed in a
small space is not much larger than
peanut and is called the mighty
midget"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

Sonia Henie, it appears, is
picking -wifere-sife fefft off
La Henie opened a Today
engagement in Chicago last
Thursday night and played &c
1865 paid customers with
the rest of the engagement a
sellout Miss Henie will bring
her troupe to Olympia Tuesday
night, January Z and remain
here until Sunday night.
When Miss Henie is not work
ing she sticks close TO a vege-
tartan diet-raw vegetables and
salads But when she is
working. goes heavily after pro-
teins q before retiring, hot
-'ilk, fruit, chicken sandwich OF
=. ak invariably is on her menu
* Desserts are out :. Dan
Topping. Sonjas husband AND
owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers
pro-football team, will be here
during his wife's six-day run at
Olympia.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Cosmos Meter
Eliminated
International News Service Wire

CAMDEN, n. J.. Dec 28.--Top-
seeded f. Victor Seixas Jr. of
Philadelphia looked like the young
ster to watch as the twenty-sixth
annual national indoor junior and
boys tennis tournament reached
the semifnal stages today.
Seixas advanced into the semi
finals by defeating Steve Bromley
Of Brooklyn in straight sets. 81,
6-4 in the junior play He will
meet Jimmy Evert of Chicago. who
eliminated Bud Hart of Miami,
Fla. o. Cd. in the quarter-finals.
Richard Bender of Princeton
reached the penultimate round
also by defeating Stewart Nc
Cracker, Penn, 6-2. o.. and will
meet Bill Vogt, Hill School.
Stroker. who beat Fred Kovaleski,
Hamtramck. Mich, 6-2. 6-2.
In the boys division. Jack
Geller New Rochelle. n. Y.
moved into the semifinals by
eliminating Morton Stern of Phila-
delphia. 6-3, 80. 6-3. He will
play Frank Willett, Admission. Ala.
who erased Jerry Evert, Jimmy's
brother. $40. SO. rs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Grays Are FAVORED
In North-South Game
Better Equipped
for Expected
Passing Game
International New. service CARA

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Dec %
The third annual football game
between the all-star teams Of the
North and the South was to be
contested today over a soggy field,
but before a capacity crowd OF
more than 10000.
The Blue and Gray squads went
through only light workouts yes
terday. The Johnny Rebs held a
slight edge in what wagering was
going on, but co-coaches Lynn
Waldorf of Northwestern and Carl
Snavely of Cornell expressed con-
fidence their Yankee all-stars
would give a good account OF
themselves.
The Southerners are regarded as
faster outfit and better equipped
for the aerial game that is ex-
pected to be featured by both
teams. but the Northerners have
the greater power, or so il ap-
peared from the workouts of the
two squads.
The Blue team won the first
game, 10. two years ago and the
Gray triumphed. 1920, last year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

MANITOWOC, Wis. Dec. %.
Detroit Eagles captured an over
time exhibition game from the
Sheboygan Red Skins here Friday
night. As to Al. Ed Sadowski's free
throw with 35 seconds of the extra
period remaining. provided the
winning margin.
The Eagles trailed most of the
game. 1911. at the first quarter,
26 to p at the half, and 35 TO "a
at the end of the third period. but
Sheboygan was never able to gain
a commanding lead.
Detroit went into the lead with
one minute to go on two baskets
by Jeanette making the score, AZ
to 40. George Hesik's one-hander
knotted the count and sent the
game into overtime. Sadowski
tailed on a rebound shot two
minutes after the start of the
overtime. He got one free throw
and missed another with one
minute left, putting the Eagles
ahead. As to AZ. Ken Suessens shot
long goal for Sheboygan in the
last 20 seconds.
The Eagles play a National Pro-
fessional Basketball League game
at Oshkosh tonight. They were to
have played Sunday at Hammond,
Ind. also. but the game was post
ronod
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

words of good will and more
speeches.
Crisler alone has made three
trips to the East and journeyed
as far South TO Durham, n. c.,
the home of Duke University
E. and today is in New York
for the National Collegiate Ath-
letic Association meeting. Now
vice president of that group,
Crisler is slated to become its
president for 1911.
All of the Michigan ambas-
= Hiors managed TO return TO
Ann Arbor the day , fore
Christmas to slip into the hectic
shopping melee At 4 p. M,
Martineau had yet to buy his
first gift.
Though Crisler covered most
territory in his speech-making.
the prolific Weber probably
addressed the greatest number
of groups :. Mum vanished to
Pennsylvania, his wife's home
state. for the Christmas cele-
bration.
In the long run. however, it
was not this quartet. but Tom
Harmon who put more mileage
behind him, with the end hardly
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Kdyo Confident

Kayo Morgan. ranked No. II
among the bantamweights by
The Ring, thinks he can lick
most of those bracketed above
him, and says so Orville
Brown, the wrestler, is supposed
to know 20 variations of euchre,
but doesn't gamble d. . Jay Ber-
wanger. Chicago's great back
a few years ago, may officiate
in Big Ten football games next
Fall .. u. of DIS contribution
to the Good Neighbor" policy
is a basketball game with Uni
versity of Mexico later this
season.
Johnny Ray, manager of Billy
Conn, won't let his fighter en-
gage in any bouts before the
Pittsburgh idol takes on Joe
Louis for the heavyweight title
next June, despite some experts
opinions.
"Conn is the sort of fighter
who goes all out every time he
fights and needs a lot of rest
between bouts" Ray says.
BILLY can get In shape for
Louis merely by going into
training a month or so before
bout"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Tickets on Sale for
Belt Prelins, Finals

Tickets for the prelimi-
naries of the sixth annual
Detroit Times Diamond Belt
tournament are now on sale
at the Naval Armory. The
first show. a three-ring fistic
circus. will be held at the
Nav Armory Thursday
night. Reserved seats will be
Is cents. Unreserved seats
will go on sale at s o'clock
Thursday night. They are
priced at "A cents.
Seats for the finals at
Olympia Friday. January II.
now are available at Olympia.
They will be on sale in the
Times Building next Thurs
day.
RinCSide and center arena
seats will be S1.10. The rest
of the arena seats will be re-
served at IS cents and the
entire balcony will be re-
served at Al cents.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Barons Win, Take
Amateur Puck Lead

Barons took over the Inter-City
amateur hockey loop lead when
they trounced Barlum, TO, at
Olympia last night.
Three former MO. players with
Pontiac. Art Bogue. Frank Duggan
and John Newman. were on the
Barlum squad. but they couldn't
stop the Barons' onslaught nor
score themselves. Orville Lower
hung up two goals and two assists
and John Bowman two goals and
an assist to pace the Barons'
attack.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Bowls 300
Times Meet Scorekeeper
Gets IL In Practice

If bowlers entered in the De-
troit Times Sweepstakes have any
doubts about obtaining high scores
at Imperial Recreation, site of the
ninth annual event, starting jan
ua$y 4, they should be dispelled
today.
Walter Darrough. who will be
back again to act as scorekeeper
for Tournament Manager Roy c.
Tim" Miller, took care of that
matter yesterday. In practicing
for a match, Darrough reeled of
u strikes for a 300 game.
Entries for the Times Sweep
stakes close tonight al midnight.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Invite Five TO Vie
For Conn' S Title

CHICAGO. Dec. 2S.-The light
heavyweight championship title of
Billy Conn was placed on the
auction block today by Joe Triner.
president of the National Boxing
Association.
In kilograms to six fighters,
Triner advised them that because
of Conn's evident intention to re-
linquish his light heavyweight
crown. he was inviting them TO
take part in a tournament to
decide the new wearer of the
crown.
kilograms were sent by Triner
to Melio Bettina. Anton Christie
firidis, Gus Lesnevich. Jimmy
Webb. Turkey" Thompson and
Tommy Tucker.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Bowl Odds
Heavy Betting on Games
Shifts Then,

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-(INS)-
Broadway bookies today reported
heavy betting has caused a shift
in odds in four bowl games and
the East-West charity contest in
San Francisco on New Years Day
The latest prices we're:
Stanford a 2 to 5 favol-ite over
Nebraska in the Rose Bowl; Ten
nessee l to 2 over Boston College
in the Sugar Bowl; Texas A. & NJ
2 to over Fordham in the Cotton
Bowl; Mississippi State l to
over Georgetown in the Orange
Bowl, and the Eastern All-StarS
! to 2 over Western All-Stars.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

man. husky defenscman who has
been out with sore ankle. and
Red Heron, who had an injured
shoulder, both have returned to
the Leaf practices and Bingo prob
ably will play tonight against the
Rangers Defenseman Jack
Church, however, still is on the
shelf. which means Bucko McDon-
aid will remain with the Leafs a
bit longer.
The Leafs have picked up only
one point in four games. having
lost TO Red Wings. Bruins and
Americans, who also gained a tie
. They may resume their streak
tonight when the Rangers visit
Toronto. but the Rangers are
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
TRY NEW FACEOFF

The Bruins are shipping a real
bundle TO Britain in the form of a
mobile field unit kitchen, fully
equipped and capable of feeding
500 women and children 1t is
a Christmas present to the people
of Boston. England =. The Boston
club is trying the new stationary
faceoff with the puck resting on
the ice until the referee blows his
whistle - then the boys start
whacking.
Manager Jack Adams of the
Red Wings could be proud to claim
Jack Adams of the Canadiens as
kin :. The young rookie forward
from Vancouver again proved he
had the stuff by banging home
two successive goals in the Habi-
tantS' victory over the Black
hawks the other night.
Earl Robinson. the former Wind
sor Bulldog and Montreal Maroons
star. is now playing coach of the
New Haven Eagles Earl be-
lieves he drew the incest holiday
gift of them all because his team
smacked it's way past Eddie
Shores Springfield club into first
place Louis Trudel, a former
teammatc of RobinSon'S at Mont
real. is helping him out by baggine
plenty of goals Louie's really
moving around He helped
CanadienS beat Wings in that
Sunday afternoon game here.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28
Saginaw Skate
Meet Off

Disappointing hundreds Of skat-
ers from all over the state. the
Saginaw Diamond Derby today
was postponed until February be-
cause of lack of ice. The Saginaw
meet. first affair for the ice
Founders this season. had been
scheduled for Sunday. About Is
Detroit boys and girls had planned
to 90 to the meet.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-28

weeks of plane
and train rides
from one end
of the state to
the other, and
far beyond its
borders.
The routine
seldom varies
i. . . speeches,
meeting alumni
and prospective
st II d c n is al
Ann Arbor
s p r c a d in e