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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
Watch Out There's
Still That FiShbOne
Friday Sept. IS

The Press Street Rover has com
puted these figures.
Eighty four per cent Of the read
ers will not know It is Friday the
18th until they open the Press
pages.
The haberdashery signs that
hang over the sidewalks are now
city inspected.
The black cats that crossed paths
are very wary OF the modern super
powered car. They get only half
way across.
Ladders. those tall ones you walk
under, are made locally with
strong substantial footings.
Sidewalks 10 trip over are being
repaired under a city vide non-trip
campaign.
But watch out, You have yet)a
few hours to choke on a fish bone
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
WORLD SUMMARY
oRy Associated PressI

CBy Associated Press'
Air War
German Warplanes stage heavy
daylight attacks. beginning unusu-
ally early, on London after sixth
successive nightlong raid Nail
plane drops incendiary bombs on
Northern ireland, Berlinfrs get
nights sleep without air raid inter
ruption although Raj planes again
cross into Reich.
Mediterranean Campaign
Long awaited Italian attack on
Egypt believed under way as Fas-
clst military authority discloses "op-
GRAFTON" started there italian
troops massed along Egyptian from
tier.
Far East
Tokyo new spaper k0kumin, often
army's mou'hp.ecr. ASSERTS Japan
trying for understanding with Rus
sia on theory that United states
preparedness program is directed
against Japanese.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
SENATORS WOULD
REQUIRE FEDERAL
BONDS Be TAXED
Move Threatens 10 Delay
Passage of Excess
Profits Tax Bill
CBy Associated PresO
lghington, Sept. Zap

Sept. l3-AP- A
move TO make taxation OF all fu-
ture governmental securities pro-
vision OF the revised excess profits
tax bill threatened today to upset
hopes OF Senate leaders for the
legislation's passage before the
week end.
While debate on the revenue
measure awaited final action on
the compulsory military training
bill. the chamber received Thurs
day from a special committee APP
pointed more than a year ago the
proposal that no more tax-exempt
federal bonds be issued and that
all future state and local securi-
ties be subjected to tax.
Chairman Brown (D-Mich,) said
that, since such a policy was the
recommendation OF a ma lorlty OF
the committee, that he would offer
an amendment TO the excess profits
bill to put II into operation. In
lection OF such a controversial sub
iect was believed certain to pro-
tract debate.
There was also a second obstacle
TO quick action In the ofiing. Sena-
tor LaFollette( Prog.-Wis.) OF the
Senate finance Committee, flied n
minority report In which he as.
serted that the committees revi.
sion OF the House-approved excess
profits tax bill had resulted in a
"hodge.podge' which was vio-
CONTINUED on Page Eight
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
AMERICANS PAY
MORE FOR FOOD
NO HINT so FAR OF WAR
TIME SkYROCkETING
OF PRICES
(By Associated Pressl

Chicago, Sept. Zap Feeding
the American family takes bit
more cash now than it did just be-
fore the European war began
year ago. commodity market Stats
ties indicated today, but there has
been no hint OF wartime skyrocket-
ing of food prices.
Food costs prior to last Septem-
ber's sharp upturn, resulting from
a speculative and boarding rush to
buy commodities. were the lowest
in five years. Now the average is
approximately 3 per cent higher
but still per cent below the peak
reached two weeks after the war
began.
Statisticians based their figures
on wholesale rather than retail mar
kets. regarding the former as better
barometers OF food costs in general
because retail prices usually reflect
varying conditions In different To-
calities. They attributed much of the
price bulge since the first Of the
year to domestic conditions such
as the expanding defense program
and INCREASED industrial activity,
which is putting more funds into
consumers pockets.
Among items whose current
wholesale price is below that of
Aug. 81, 1889, are rye, potatoes.
lambs, pork loins, lard, sugar and
coffee. Items now priced higher in
clude wheat. corn, oats, eggs, but
ter. cattle, hogs, beef and flour.
Improved consumer demand has
been felt particularly in the meat
trade, although a decline in hog
slaughtering last month also helped
stiffening Of prices. Part OF the
August increase in meat has been
eliminated the past week and ex-
perts forecast a decline after mid
September.
Bread grain supplies are slightly
larger than a year ago. although
considerable stock of grain is being
held off the market temporarily un-
der government loans. Butter pro
duction and egg collections have
been running ahead OF last year
and egg supplies in storage are
larger than a year ago although
butter stocks are smaller.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
DEMPSEY FACES
POLITICAL FIGHT
SEEKS NOMINATION. IN NEW
MEXICO; HAD FOUGHT
FOR HATCH ACT

Albuquerque, y. NJ, Sept. 10
AP - White-haired. florid John
]. Dempsey, who sponsored the
Hatch Act through a recalcitrant
House Of representatives faced
the fight of his short public ca
reer today in his effort to wrest
the Democratic senatorial i no
mination from native-born sena-
tor Denis Chavez.
The fight, waged with a bitter
ness sharp- even In the catch -
as-catch-can politics Of New Mex
ico, tops interest in the states
first direct primary elections to-
morrow at which nominees for all
state offices, Congress, and the
state legislature will be chosen
at the polls instead OF in con.
yention.
Opposed by leaders Of the
Democratic state organization.
who accused him Of ingratitude
to the party for opposing Senator
Chavez. Dempsey has kept the
fires blazing during the cam
paign with attacks on party
bossism" and political racke.
teers."
Backing up charges that the
Hatch Act was being ignored
Dempsey has called the depart
ment Of Justice into New Mexico
to investigate alleged violations.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
Willkie Starts Campaign;
LaGuardiia Backs President
Gives Blast at Political
Buccaneers; Speaks in
Chicago Today
tn ~? Intsrrst,onal Ns ss.;. ssss ls,!s.l

(Rv Intern ationai New. Servicel
/ Chicago. Sept. 15-INS-With a
blast at political buccaneers and
"the most corrupt political ma
chimes the nation has ever known" ,
Wendell Willkie. Republican candi-
date for president headed into
Chicago today with schedule of
four speeches where the Kelly
Nash machine which he is parti-
cularly fond Of attacking, is strong
est.
Leaving Rushville, Ind, where
his personal political headquar-
tiers have been, Willkie told a rear
platform audience:
Il face a rare bination on
the other side-a ombination of
high ideals combined with the
worst gang of political buccaneers
the country ever has seen but
there are millions OF Americans no
political machine can corrupt and
no federal government can buy.
Il face a most ruthless gang OF
politicians-the Boss Hague ma
chine, the Kelly-Nash machine the
Flynn mbination, but | go forth
unafraid Of them all"
Tempts Fate
Willkie tempted both fate and
his political opponents in select
ing the date of Friday the 18th and
the province of the Kelly Nash ma
chine for the opening OF the cam
paign.
Even before he entered Chicago,
the Republican presidential candi-
date let II be known that he would
not be surprised II there was an
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
JAPs, RUSSIANS
SEEK FRIENDSHIP
ARMY NEWSPAPER SAYS U. S.
PREPAREDNESS PLANS
AIMED AT JAPAN

Tokyo. Sept. l3-AP-The news
paper Kokumin, often a spokes-
man for the army, asserted today
that the Japanese government was
making special efforts to reach an
understanding with Soviet Russia
on the ground that the United
States preparedness program is
directed at Japan.
A impeachment is being
sought in order to safeguard ia
pans rear because. the newspaper
said, relations between the United
States and japan are "fraught with
danger OF war"
America. the article continued.
is Offering severe strategic. econo-
mic and political opposition to ia
pan, indicating deadly prepared
ness and definite plans.
As evidence. II e newspaper cited
appropriations for two-ocean
navy. and contended that the leas-
ing OF British territories In the
Atlantic for naval bases would be
followed by similar moves in the
Pacific.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
MRS. GAY LEAVES
CHOICE TO MILAN
WILL PROVIDES HOME TO BE
USED AS HOSPITAL OR
LAND AS PARK

Terms OF the will Of Mrs Sarah
Gay. Milan. were announced by
the executor, Grant Laskey, today
providing for an alternative
choice by the village trustees Of
the residence OF the deceased on
f. Main and Gay SITS TO be sub
sequently used as hospital or
tbs use OF a plot OF wooded land
on Michigan Ave as a village park.
The Gay residence has been
designated for the life use OF
Benjamin Bogus. brother Of Mrs.
Gay, and following his death, n
the village makes a choice within
year, will become a hospital 20
be maintained by the village and
10 be known az Sarah Gay Me-
mortal Hospital.
The complete personal library
OF Mrs Gay with large collec-
tion OF music volumes Is left TO
the Milan Free library with 800
in cash. This is the first legacy
ever received by the library.
A bequest was received by q
cousin, Mrs. Arthur Friedman,
Chicago. and number Of legacies
we're made to friends OF Mrs. Gay
A trust fund was also provided
10 be used for the perpetual care
Of the family cemetery lot.
Cash b,quests were made to
the Peoples and the Methodist
churches
Mrs Sarah Gay was a Milan
resident for As years and for 30
years of that period operated a
general store with her husband,
the late William Gay Mrs Cay
died Sunday at Ann Arbor follow
. ing a short Illness.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

King George vi and Queen
Elizabeth escaped uninjured today
when waves OF German raiders, fly
ing low and fast over central Lon
don. dropped bombs on Bucking-
ham Palace while the royal couple
was in residence.
Flames beloved from London's
fashionable West End today as
chain-relay waves OF German war
planes, flying low and fast over
the city. hailed incendiaries and
scream bombs on the capital In a
new series Of daylight raids.
Slamming batteries of arches"
-antiaircraft guns-sent up a ter
rifle barrage OF Raj spitfires
flashed in and out OF the clouds en-
gaging the raiders IN dogfights.
The daylight assaults took Lon
don's bomb-shattered millions by
surprise when the AFRAID sirens
shrieked the first warning at 1888
a. m. u:37 a. m, EST. less than
two hours after the "ali clear
sounded the end OF the capitals
sixth straight dawn-to-dusk attack.
lasting eight hours and 80 minutes.
Appear Again
The first alarm lasted SO min
utes. Sixteen minutes later the
raiders appeared again-among
them several great Anchored bomb
ers.
Fires broke out In several Lon
don districts, and a red glow lay
over the exclusive West End.
Official casualty figures up to
Wednesday night brought the toll
to LIE killed and 1910 wounded
since Hitler unleashed successive
night long attacks on the empire
capital last Saturday.
Breaking silence on the identity
OF bombed localities, the British
censor permitted dispatches to dis
close that among buildings and
areas affected" by bomb explo-
sions are historic Somerset house
In the Strand. the Piccadilly Hotel.
eight churches including st. Giles
Cripplegate. Berkeley Square and
the vicinity Of Rotten Row, the IA
nous Birdie path In Hyde Park
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
SABOTAGE SUSPECTED in Pouder Blast
Military, Civil Officials
Search Smouldering
Ruins Today
AT LEAST FIFTY MEN
VICTIMS OF TRAGEDY
Survivors Return to Work
in Dynamite Plant,
Hunt Bodies


Kenvil, n. j., Sept. 10 up
Military and civil investigators
searched the smouldering ruins
of the Hercules Powder Company
Plant FOR evidence Of sabotage te-
day while DR.. H. Raymond Mu-
tchler, county medical examiner,
estimated that at least so work
men were killed by Thursdays
explosion.
There were 28 known dead.
Several men were missing and
more bodies were believed to be
in the unexplored ruins. There
were SO injured in two nearby
hospitals, several Of them near
death.
Back at Work
The whole smokeless powder
section of the plant, where work
was being speeded on $4,000
600 government defense order,
was leveled to the ground. A dy-
matchmaking unit escaped
damage, however. and the morn
ing shift OF workers filed back to
the grounds. Casualties had de-
cimated the plants force of 1920
employees, but the survivors were
caa CAROTAGE-pag
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
Vote Expected Today on Consumption
Predicted to be on Way by
Nightfall to White House
to Become Law of Land

Washington, Sept. 13-AP-Con-
gressional leaders confidently pre-
dieted today that peacetime con-
scription legislation would be on
its way to the White House by
nightfall to become the law Of
the land.
In both Senate and House the
plan was to obtain the quickest
possible action on the compromise
version Of the Burke-Wadsworth
compulsory service bill worked out
by a Joint conference committee
to reconcile the differences be-
tween the two chambers on the
measure.
With acceptance OF the compro-
mise generally taken for granted,
the days big question was how
long it would take Congress to
conclude action on the precedent
making bill which orders the regis
tration OF 16,500,000 men from the
ages of 81 through 35 for possible
military service. Some said {
would be only a few hours. others
that it would take most of the day.
The Senate received the compro-
mise version first and Majority
Leader Barley (D-Ky.) called the
chamber into session an hour ear
lier than usual cat II a. m, EST
to expedite consideration.
Ready to Act
House leaders were ready TO act
Just as soon as the Senate APP
proves the legislation and sends
it across to their wing OF the
Capitol. House regulations limit
debate on the subject to a single
hour.
The compromise version caused
some expressions of dissatisfaction
chiefly from legislators who
fought for the narrower 21 to 81
age limit, and the 60-day post
ponement in starting CONSUMPTION.
There were no signs, however, of
attempts to stymie action by pro-
longed discussion.
Senator Clark (D-Mo.) who bat
tied the original bill to the last
ditch, did say he intended to bully
rag" the Senate members OF the
lOlul COHltl cilCc CULlHlllltt lllNlc
for doing what they said they
wouldn't do" in accepting the COM
promise measure.
Although he called the compro-
mise "a verse bill than when it
passed either house" Clark said
he did not expect "a great deal OF
debate.
Change Language
One potential source OF major dis
sension was believed largely elm
mated by a last-minute committee
change in the language of a pro-
vision authorizing the President
to take over on a rental basis
such essential industries as fail to
cooperate with the defense pro
gram.
AS originally drafted. the pro-
vision limited the presidential pow.
er TO times when both Imminent
emergency" and danger existed.
Critics contended that such re-
striction would "nullify" the pur-
pose Of the provision.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
Endorsement by New York
Mayor Boost For
Democrats

Washington, Sept. 10 UP -
Mayor Fiorello H LaGuardia's en-
dorsement Of the President Roose-
welt reelection campaign appeared
today to boost Democratic pros
poets in New York-a vital state
despite the strange bed fellow as
pect OF the situation.
LaGuardia polled $4,000 votes
when he was reelected in 1887 and
had a plurality of more than 500,-
600 over his Tammany Hall op-
ponent. In round figures his ag-
gregate was made up OF $4,000
Republican votes. $4,000 American
Labor party votes. 100000 from the
Fusionists and $4,000 from Progress
sives.
Unknown Virtues
Thursday night LaGuardia broad
cast his preference for Roosevelt
with his known faults to Willkie
with his unknown virtues and sa-
luted the New Deal reform, re-
coyery and social welfare record.
But he stepped aboard the third
term special still brandishing his
fist against Tammany, his fellow
riders. He condemned Wendell l..
Willkie. Republican candidate, as
possessor OF a Tammany masters
decree" in the form OF certificate
OF election as a New York County
Democratic committeeman.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
VISITS HOME Town

Jackson, Sept 13-Justn R..
Whiting. successor TO Wendell L.
Willkie as president Of Common
wealth and Southern Corp. Thurs
day paid his first visit to Jackson.
his former home. since his appoint
ment. After visiting Adrian and
Monroe properties today. Whiting
will return TO New York.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
sOrTu pORTLAND. Ne.

SOUTH PORTLAND. Ne. up
Gasoline has been found in 81
fire extinguishers at the Bath
Iron Works where several de-
stroyers are under construction.
according to State Police Lieut..
Leon Shepard. He said the dis
coyeries we're made during a re-
cent investigation at the plant.
which has been filling navy and
commercial orders totaling about
500, 10000 in the past few months
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

BERLIN ms Lending support
10 reports that an attempted inva.
sion OF England Is imminent. an
announcement today revealed that
Reich Marshal Walter Won Branch
tisch, who directed the iHyasions Of
Holland Belgium. aud France, is
now In northeastern France "in-
specting troops 81
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

Sent "truth-in.fabrics" bill to
conference and passed numerous
minor bills
Senate House Committee COM
pleted revision OF CONSUMPTION bill
and sent 10 10 Senate.
House
Passed minor legislation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
CONGRESS TODAY
(By Associated Press)
Senate

OendtC
Bxpected to approve conferences
report on conscription bill and
then begin debate on excess profits
tax measure meets at IL a. m.
EST.
Judiciary Subcommittee contin-
tinues public hearings on presi-
Dental tenure G0;30j.
House
Debates minor legislation until
Senate acts on CONSUMPTION bill.
smith Committee resumes ques-
tioning Of NLRB trial examiners
90 M
Banking Committee studies bill
10 increase bank deposit insurance
from 5000 TO 10000 G0i30 ami
Naval Committee begins hear
ings on increasing marine corps en-
listed strength.
THURSDAY
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
Buckingham Palace Hit
by Low Flying Raiders
Fashionable West End in
Flames in New Series
Of Daylight Raids
NEW ASSAULTS TAKE
LONDON BY SURPRISE
Official Casualty Figures
Bring Total to 1,17b
Killed, 4,270 Hurt

cry International News Servicel
London, Sept. 13-lNS-- A
number OF children were re-
ported killed or Injured when
a German bomb scored a direct
MT or sonoettt,-Lendon today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
TODAY in LAST WAR

(By Associated Press)
Sept. 10, 19i5-Germans prepare
for great attack against Russians
at wilma and Dvinsk.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13
Flashes Of
Late News
THE WEATHER. Saturday:
Partly Cloudy

MOSCOW UP-Russia has in
formed Germany that It must take
part in any decisions concerning
the Danube River and has asked
Germany for information regarding
a proposed conference OF experts OF
international aspects Of the Danube
problem, the official news agency
Tass announced today. In a second
communique Tass announced tina
Russia had made fresh representa-
tions 10 Rumania against frontier
incidents.
DETROIT, Mleh.-lNS-Paui
w. VOORHEES,, former Wayne
County prosecutor and one
time state attorney general to-
day was named by the Circuit
Court bench as prosecutor,
succeeding Duncan c. McCres,
ordered ousted Thursday by
Governor Dickinson on grand
jury charges Of graft. VOORHEES,,
who will serve until the ex-
piration OF the term Dec. l.
was born In Plymouth "a years
aqo. He was elected prosecutor
of Wayne County In 1922 and
was attorney general under Ex-
Governor Wilbur M. 6rueker
In 1882.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

CHUNGKlNG, chhna-UP-
Japanese bombers In a noon
raid on chungklng today de-
mollshed the German embassy.
The dormitory and high school
of the Methodist Mission also o.
were demolished and the Meth
odist Mission Hospital inside
the walled city was damaged
by conclusion. II was estimat-
ed that more than 100 bombs
dropped In the vicinity Of the
hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

BERLIN AP=The sinking of
six British armed merchant ships
totaling $1,000 tons by a German
submarine was reported today by
the high command.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

NEW YORK ms Successful
in its campaign to transfer so de-
struyers to Great Britain. the COM
mittee headed by William Allen
White today began new campaign
for rs big bombers, 20 torpedo
boats. and 20 combat planes for the
embattled British.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

BUDAPEST INS-Amid new
anti-government demonstrations in
Bucharest, pro-Fascist Iron Guards
today were repeatedly planning a
coup d'etat against the Rumanian
government. Openly defying a ban
on uniforms ordered by Rumania s
new dictator, Gen. Ion Antonescu.
thousands OF Iron Guarders
thronged Bucharest streets singing
seditious songs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

TIRANA-INS-\T The National
Albanian Assembly will be convok-
ed in the near future to consider
territorial demands on Greece, 1t
was learned in reliable government
quarters today. The assembly VIII
discuss Albanian minorities pres
emily living outside of the home
land. 1t is understood the govern
ment will demand the whole Gre
clan province OF Ciamuria and part
OF Janina.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

BELFAST, Northern Ireland up
A German plane, in the first Nazi
bombing attack of the war on
northern Ireland, attacked shipping
off the coast today and dropped in
cendiary bombs on a coastal town.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

BERLIN -AP - The east Lon
don dock section was described
today as a scene Of horror" by
Hans Rechenberg, right hand man
of economic minister Walther
Funk. who has participated In
several German air raids on the
city since the big push began last
Saturday. Ordered life in the
British Capital is well-nigh i'm
possible" Rechenberg declared
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-13

LONDON-1NS-Eight OF Lon
don's famous historic churches
have been damaged In German air
raids in the past several days
along with Somerset House. fasn-
ionahle Berkeley Square. the
world-renowned Regent st. shop
ping center. and Rotten Row in
HYDE Park. the ministry OF infor-
nation announced today. The
churches are all located in the
very heart OF London.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-19
STORMY ISLAND:
Martinique 'On SPOT

In Chicago the Democratic con-
vention was meeting to nominate
the 1910 candidates.
In Martinique, American airships
previously sold to France, formed
the prime reason for British
blockade and the rush of several
American destroyers to the scene
for observation.
What had the one event to do
with the other? Much, since the
Monroe doctrine occupied both the
attention of the platform makers
at Chicago and the foreign depart
ments of several nations. A rather
pointed exchange of viewpoints on
the Monroe doctrine was made be-
tween Secretary of State Hull and
the Hitler foreign Office. Europe
for Europeans, America for Amer
icans,' the Berlin statement seemed
to say. Skeptics were not reas-
sured. They believe they already
saw evidence Of Fifth Column work
in some Of the Americas.
The entire episode also prompted
much Isolation" talk in the U. S.
and threats of the formation of a
third party, avowedly isolation
list" were heard.