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Evening star., 1940-05-26

OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR. practically
3616 New Hampshire ave NV ia O79a
ANTIQUE CROTCH mahogany sideboard
chest drawers. mirror. old mahogany rock
eI. large what-not Warfield 1641.
Evening star., 1940-05-26

"0-FT. SAHBOAT, " suits OF sails: ex-
ceptional value at sl45. See Capt Noah
Hazard. Galesville Md. or call CHI. 1135
WILL TRADE 81 600 equity in 6-room
house, h.-w.h., Gear brick saraee for cabin
cruiser Call Republic 0002, Mr.. Thomas
Box SOD, Star
Evening star., 1940-05-26

OIL HEATER tSuperfex,. cost $50. sell
SIS: also Nesco oil heater. cost S17.5O
sell S.: . double coil spring beds. COM
plete, S5 each. Apply $500 Columbia pike
Arlington oxford 1850
Evening star., 1940-05-26

REFRIGERATOR, Westinghouse, cubic
1t. real bargain. l406 N. Capitol st.
REFRIGERATOR, Norge. perfect condition.
- cubic IT, $50. 2611 Adams Mill I'd. Apt.
Evening star., 1940-05-26

REFRlGERATORS guar. rebuilt. renos-
sessed and floor SAMPLES All stendard
makes as low. as sa4a5 Terms. PAY ST
WEEKLY With light bill We are one Of
FR1GERATOR SERVICE SPECIALISTS IN
Evening star., 1940-05-26

1914 ALLISON ST. NW-Cool, front,
quiet. refined clean home: exclusive.
ideal location: best transp. service; reaS.
Evening star., 1940-05-26

REFRIGERATORS-R and COM
pletely rebuilt: all standard makes; Frigd-
aires. G E.. Crosley westinghouse. Kelvi-
nator, Leonard, Coldspot. Norge and many
more; from Sl9a5. terms. extra large
warranty, Large selection Of 1898 and
1889 floor samples, at fraction of their
original cost. Before you buy anywhere,
shop US. Visit us in our new, modern
Evening star., 1940-05-26

BRIGHT, cheerful studio rm.; empl. woman:
bath used by / other: unlim. phone clos
cts co ln241 Ant h00
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
Pick of the Air Today

National 6rosdosstlna Company
WV. 800: WXYZ, 1910; WLW,
200: WSPD, l340; WTAM, 1870;
WGN. 100: WMAQ. $40; WIS. $40.
Columbia 6rosdesstlne System
WJR, $50; WoWo, 1850; wBBM.
40.
Mutual 6rosdesstins System -
CKLW 1870; WLW. zoe; and WGN.
100.
Tonight
The wsr-NBC 7:I5: CHS SOS,
l0:45; MBs 10, 1920. 1890; MIC
$3.50: MIC -.
NBC-7:30-Csvalcade OF Ameri.
ca, Raymond Massey;
s:30-P antation Party:
9:0O-Eddle Cantor Show:
9;30-District Attorney;
l0:00-Kay Kyser College
CBS-7: 30-Mister Meek;
s:00-Big Town:
s:30-Dr Christian;
s:00-Fred Allen Hour;
l0:i5-Ewan Clague on "Jobless
and Defense.
NBC-7:O0-Easy Aces;
S:00-Quiz Kids:
s.30-Manhattan at Midnight:
9;S5-Jimmy Flynn Quiz:
l0.l5-Rep. c. A. Plumley on
Therell Always be an England"
MBS-7 15-Rep. Eugene Cox on
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
BRITISH Trade

To stimulate South American
trade the British government
through its newly organized com.
pany 10 be known as the British
Corporation for Commercial Promo.
ton, will provide importers with
facilities TO carry additional stocks
Of British goods.
Sir Granville Gibson. member OF
the British economic mission, says
the corporation will not engage IN
trading, but will help those who do.
Purpose Of the mission in max NJ
a trip around South America has
been chiefly TO combat propaganda
10 the effect that Great Britain Is
unable TO deliver goods
Great Britain and Allies have
$500 ships sailing the seas and
100000 tons Of shipping between
the United Kingdom and South
American ports. While this is
be ow peace time tonnage Il II still
sufficient to be OF great ass stance
70 South Americans as well as the
British people.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
THE TURNING POINT

We hope he isn't too optimistic,
for II Is pleasing 10 read that DR..
Eduard Benes. former president
Of Czecheslovakia believes Ger
many already has lost the war.
In a press interview before the
first meeting of the Czechoslov-
akian state council In exile Beues
gave these reasons for his belief
that Germany would be defeated /:
!. Outcome OF the United States
presidential election which ne re-
garded as giving public approval
OF American aid TO Britain.
2. The decisive victory" scored
by Britain against Germany In the
battle OF Britain.
g. The enormous blunder" OF
Italy in provoking war with
Greece.
4. Germany's increasing diff
culties in all occupied countries
D. Germany's Increasing econo-
mic, financial and moral Difficult,
ties"
s. The consequences OF Britain 4
DiOckade OF the axis.
T. Italy's place in the axis as q
liability since the outbreak oil
hostilities with Greece.
In his first reason Benes Is only
partly right. The Republican can.
didate was also in favor OF help
ing England. II the other dsduc
lions are equally faulty, the final
conclusion may be wrong.
He is probably right, however
when he says Italy will remain q
liability 10 Germany until the enc
OF the war.
Add to this the stand which
Russia is taking for the status quo
OF the Dardanelles and there IL
reason to believe the turning
point has been reached In Eng.
lands favor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

TAXES

II you are beginn ng TO dread the
complications OF tax reports, pity
the poor Britisher. For him the
purchase OF a flower bowl, or a
mouse trap, or a petticoat is no
longer simple. For example II he
wants to buy a glass bowl for cake
mixing, the law provides a l6 per
cent tax. But II he wants to use
the bowl for flowers the tax is SO
per cent. II he wants to use the
bowl for sanitary purposes" there
is no tax at ALL
Such problems confront buyers
and sellers OF virtually every ar
ticle. The uses TO which the ar
ticle will be put generally de-
termine the tax. Librarians ana
stamp collectors, for instance, are
hit by the tax on transparent adj
hesive tape. The non-transparent
type is tax free.
Camphor bought as toilet prep
aration rates a 50 1-3 per cent tax
while camphor bought TO combat
moths is tax free.
Ordinary mouse and rat traps are
taxa Die but "yermin traps OF types
used n farms and warehouses"
are not. Calls foot jelly is not tax
able II port vine is added which
MAKES II medicated".
Shoebrushes are exempt but
clothes brush gets the highest rate
because it is a toilet article. Lip
sticks are taxed 80 is per cent.
As the tax works out, the con-
sumner will pay anywhere from II
TO "a per cent more for purchases
not specifically exempted. The
retailer is allowed 10 take no pro-
At from the tax.
Small women who can get into
children's clothing are fortunate
because girls garments are ex-
empt. The government defines a
chi-d's garment as clothing having
a chest measurement OF 50 inches
or under.
heels no higher than one and a
quarter inches also are tax free
The government ruled that all
mems shoes are taxable except
those used by quarrymen which
have so hobnails.
Purpose OF this recently enact
ed tax is twofold-to raise money
for the cost Of the war and to de-
crease consumption and thereby
increase individual savings wh.ch,
It is believed, will be invested in
government securities issued to
finance the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

"WalterLogan Biz;
s:i5-EastWest Game preview
9:30-Fordham Football Rally;
11;15-Adventues in Rhythm.
Thursday
The war-CBS s, 8 a. m, 6:45 D.
m, MIC 2 a. m. I.45 p. m; MBS
10, II, l1:2o, l1:45 a. m..e 2, $3.50
p. m.
NBc-1;15-Tony wons Scrap.
book:
2:0O-Hymns OF All Churches:
6;30--Guest Book.
CBS-3:00-Mary Margaret Nc.
Bride:
3:45-Adventures in Science;
6:i5-Bob Edge Outdoors.
NBC-l2:3O-Farm and Home
Hour;
2:oo--Margaret Banning Com.
ment:
2:3o--U. s. Marine Band.
MBS-4:15-Drake A Cappella
Choir.
5:00-christmas Concert:
s:00-Yuletide Carols, first Of
series.
Short waves-RNE Moscow, TOO
English Broadcast: JZK. Tokyo,
s;05-Chorus: csc esd London.
9:S0-People OF Britain; DID DIG
Berlin. l0:00-Dance Music.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
S. Superior
Mrs. BIsseIi Hostess

South Superior, Mich. Dec. IS
The Dixboro. Ladies Aid. which
met with Mrs. Glen Bissell We'd
nesday, was attended by rs men,
bers. At l o'clock a dinner with
holiday appointments, was served
by the chairman. Mrs. Eugene Will
Its and assistants. After the bust
ness meeting conducted by Mrs.
Andrew Gale, Mrs. Anna Freeman
took charge OF the entertainment
which consisted of games and ex-
change of gifts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
BEEF FARMERS PAID

Lansing. Dec. 1s-Officials OF the
Lansing. plant OF the Michigan Su.
gar Co. said Tuesday that they had
completed payment Of s2S6.935 fol
1888 tons OF sugar beets delivered
the present season Checks were
distributed mainly to farmers In
lngham. Eaton. Clinton, Shiawas-
see and Ionia Counties.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

biologist, one recommended by
your doctor or your county medi-
cal society, and take appropriate
treatments to stop the progress Of
the condition. Many methods and
special operations have been de-
vised which, as we pointed out in
the article yesterday, will result
in improvement on at least so per
cent Of cases Of chronic progress
sive hardening Of the middle ear.
In none of these is it likely that
complete restoration Of hearing
will be accomplished and the
words Of DR.. Edmund Price Fpw-
Ter, There will never be cure
all for deafness" must be taken
TO heart by those in this situation.
Some get a good deal of relief
from modern bone conduction
hearing aids. They are now
made small and inconspicuous
with a very small amplifier at.
tachment. Their efficiency is in
directly opposite proportion to
their smallness, however. But
every deafened person should try
several hearing aids before de-
Gliding on the one that is best
suited for his particular case.
Chronic Progressive Deafness
At best, however, in this con-
dition of adult life. which de-
scribe as chronic progressive
deafness (otosclerosis), there will
be some loss of hearing and the
individual must adjust himself to
his own degree Of residual hear
ing. The more promptly and real
istically he faces the facts, the
more theoretically he attempts to
make the adjustments, the more
certain will be the chances to re-
sumo a happy and contented way
of life. Those who hope for too
much and therefore make no ef-
fort to learn the necessary ad-
justments. and those who sink
into a lethargy Of despair, stand
equally the chance to lose out in
the struggle for happiness. This
is an individual psychological
problem and while your doctor
can help, the real adjustment to
new conditions must come from
within.
There are several books that
can be recommended for those
who have determined to overcome
this handicap. All have been
written by one himself or herself
deafened and, therefore, one who
understands. II | had to recon-
mend one | would choose HOW
TO HELP YOUR HEARING by
Louise NJ. Neuschutz published
by Harper & Brothers.. The
names of all the books l could
recommend are given here.
Make Adjustments
By actively making adjust
ments, l mean mostly learning
lip reading. You need help in this,
and most pressing and impera-
tive it is to have your own imme-
date family and circle learn to
cooperate. Besides lip reading,
ear training is possible so that
much hearing can be restored.
Naturally the more residual hear
ing you have, the more easily you
will learn. Photograph records
for ear training can be supplied
by the Educational Department
OF the R. C. A. Victor Division,
Camden, New Jersey. Kiss Neu-
schultz herself went f,/m almost
complete deafness toFability TO
hear the radio and photograph
and concerts and theatre with en-
joyment.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
H. o. L., Rock Falls, Wis.:-"If
a child has the mumps and swells
on one side only can this child ever
take mumps again? ?"
Answer-One attack Of mumps,
whether unilateral or bilateral,
protects from other attacks for
life.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
FUNERAL RITES THURSDAY

East Lansing, Dec. 1S-Funeral
services will be at p. m. Thursday
at the Peoples Church here for
Thomas Gunson, oldest employee OF
Michigan State College and a former
mayor OF East Lansing, who died
Tuesday at his home on the cam
pus. He was 50 years old.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

The North Superior Extension
group will have their Christmas
dinner and party at the home of
Mrs. Carol Freeman in Dixboro
today. The lesson Touches in
Tailoring" will be given by the
leaders in the morning and pro-
gram will be after dinner.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
LABOR SHORTAGE FEARED

Lansing. Dec. ls-Elmer A. Beam
er, commissioner of agriculture
Tuesday predicted a serious short
age OF agricultural workers In Mich,
igan as a result Of defense-expand
ed industries drain Of laborers
from rural areas
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
ONE or
NE largest FRur1s
~ NE WoplD IS HE
JACK Fruit OF
The EAST INDIES
RElk1IxE OF
BREADFRuiT
A SINGLE FRUIT oF1Eh
WEIGHS FIFTY OR Sky
POUNDS
One Minute Test

1. Who said: Had loaf Of
bread, would sell half and buy
white hyacinths TO feed my soul" ?
2. What American group In
Europe was known as the AVAC?
3. VINO was the FIRST king Of
Israel,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

vi 10 oOAAAAA -
ginning to dis
cover himself
He dou btless
would have pre-
ferred Italy as
a German asset
rather than a Ii
ability Never
theless, sta I .
department In
formation from
competent OBJ
servers in the
midst OF events
across the At
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
Hints on Etiquette

The correct way to wear a cor
sage is with the stems down. In
the natural position in which flow
ers grow. and not with the posies
upside-down.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
Words OF Wisdom

Wishes. like painted landscapes,
best delight while distance recon-
mends them.-Afar of they APP
pear beautiful: but near. they
show their coarse and ordinary
colors.-Yaiden.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

II your birthday IL today. you
are warned that the year ahead
viii be one Of some difhculty and
perplexity. This IL especially true
In regard to the opposite sex. to
which you are strongly attracted
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

Mrs. George Estes, Lowell, Wis
tied friends and relatives in Sag
NAV and Flint.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

COW KICK FATAL
Bad Axe, Dec. 1s--AP-K Kicked
by a COW Ben Weiss, So, farmer,
died here
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
Fifty Years Ago

Death: Bssel ST. Bssell her home
Brewer
Tuesday Commencement Day at Cleary College Rev.
Washington Gardner Albion College delivered the address
be by Prot Cleary
the the anniver
the college Prot Cleay president OF the college
ented diplomas thirty five graduates Those FROM Ypslant
who received diplomas the commercial department
George Hutchinson John Clark and in the shorthand
department Emma Dickinson and Anna L. Green.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
Half-Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

Twenty Years Ago
Birth daughter Marjorie Ann Mr. and Mrs Dickerson
at Boyer Memorial Hospital.
An is being made by Theodore Schaibe Mayor Of
Ypsilan H. Mlage President OF the Board OF Com
Fred H Missy President Of the Rotary Club Mrs H. M
Fan Federation OF Womens Clubs Mrs Alec Boute Pres
Catholic Womens Club Prof w Bowen Patriotic serv
ice Mrs Julia T. Quk Patriotic Service League; Rev
Carl H. Elliott President the Ministers Association and
McKenny chairman funds the Near
East Relief.
Wedding Hugh Bernhard Mr. Mrs H. O. Bernhard
this and Miss LaVerne Brown Chicago at the First Pres
byerian Church in Chicago
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

DR.. Clendening will answer
questions of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
Observations
Hitler Seen as Hopeful
of Displacing II Duce
in Italian Affairs
BY Charles P. Stewart

PROBABLY It wouldn't be quite
correct to say that Herr Hitler is
outright glad Of the evidently very
serious situation in which Signor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18

4 arm. dignihed and authorita-
tive nature will be the boon be-
slowed upon the child who IL born
on this date. He or she viii
possess good executive ability sne
a fine intelligence. Morning births
are less fortunate than those oc-
curing later In the day.
One-Minute Test Answers
/. Confucius.
2. The American Volunteer Am
bulapce Corps.
3. Saul.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
Your Health
Deafened Being Given as
Much Attention as Those
Losing Sight

cas- much. or more. is being done
to help the deafened person in
modern times as to help the per-
son losing sight. 1t is most i'm
portant at the first signs Of les
sened hearing or head noises in
the ear to go to a good reliable
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

H. o. L., Rock Falls, VISIT
a child has the mumps and swells
on one side only can this child ever
take mumps again."
Answer-One attack Of mumps,
whether unilateral or bilateral,
protects from other attacks for
life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-19
DEATH OF A LEGEND

This years large popular vote for President-by millions the largest in the history of the nation should put an end to the legend that rainy weather has any considerable effect elections. A generally rainy condition prevailed much of America on election day.
 Rains depressing effect upon the vote total has been legend for some time, although once based on fact In the days when rain turned roads into quagmires, when waterproof topcoats were rare, many persons undoubtedly stayed at home on cleo tion day who otherwise would have voted This was particularly true of farmers and since farmers tend ed to be Republicans and city dwellers tended to be Democrats it probably true before the day of closed sefstarting automobile that rainy weather was Democratic weather.
 But today the farmer probably has an easier time gettng to the polls than the city voter, and it is not very hard for either of them, regardless of the elements So it seems about time to cross off the weather as an election barometer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-19
The Mystery of Italy's Navy
CNeW York Times)

(New York Times)
 How is one to explain the inactive role of Italy's Navy in the war? Here is a navy with some of the fastest ships in the world with the largest fleet of submarines in Europe, with no far-flung ocean routes to be defended with seamen whose traditions of bravery the water go back to the heroic days of Venice and Genoa. Yet this great fleet has not dared to challenge Britain's grip the Eastern Mediterranean.
 In its four minor actions with the British, the Italian Navy has scored nothing but failure, al- though tall claims to the most recent en- counter being made belatedly in Rome. The so-caled Battle of the Ionian Sea little more than an ingorious flight into port The battle be- tween the Australian cruiser Sydney and the Italian cruiser .Bartolomeo Colleoni still more pug zing; the Colleoni was of the worlds speediest cruisers, yet she so badly battered that her sailors chose to surrender in hundreds rather than to fight until their ship sank. The recent clash off Sicily, in which the British cruiser Ajax again showed her mettle still another Italian failure all the because it took place in the narrow waters where Italy might have been thought su- preme. Latest in the series was the attack on a British convoy in the Red Sea- in which the Italians lost destroyer but failed, according to the British to damage anything but single British destroyer.
 The main body of the Italian Navy seems to have avoided battle by staying in its home harbors, to the chagrin of the British who would like nothing better than a full-fedged engagement at sea. Per- haps the Italians waiting for the completion modernization of more capital ships before risking real battle with the British whose capital ships in the Mediterranean apparently outnumber their own perhaps they hope for the of the French war rships at Toulon perhaps they are keeping their naval strength intact that they throw it into supreme bid for victory in the future Whatever the reason, the behavior of the Italian Navy until now must be accounted one of the mysteries of this war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-19

want. One expert suggested to me that the British are now mining enough new gold to continue to pay for all they need from the United States for months, perhaps year to come.
 Our Exports Soar
 It would be a different story if the British were cashing in their securities and investments in this country to pay for the war That way Americans would get securi- ties, Britishers would get goods. Orthodox economists hold that to be a fair trade, but straight gold for goods on a long term basis is NOT favorably regarded by, most economists.
 Americans have made their de- cision however. They favor aid to Britain, as clearly shown by the votes of their representatives from Congress, and they can take some comfort out of the war. It has ac- tually spiralled our total exports upward at a great pace (37 per- cent) to around the $4,OOO, GOO, ,0OO mark annually. That means profits for American industry, jobs for American workers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-19
CALLING ALL SPORTSMEN

One of Alaska's priceless resources and the one which above all others sets the Territory apart in favored position most of the rest of the world will in for pertinent discussion here Fri day evening when Juneau and Douglas sportsmen gather for an unprecedented stag party" at the Elks Hall
 Our game is of tremendous importance to the large percentage of Alaskans who find their chief recreation in getting out into the hills in the fall Of the year and testing their prowess against the creatures of what is still great wilderness area. In country in which almost every man is sports man it is unusual and undesirable that sportsmen should take little interest in game management and regulation that they haven't organiza- tion in the Territory's Capital to make their opn- ions known to the Bureaus which control the cond- tions under which game animals birds and fish may be taken.
 Fridays meeting-Which any meeting be is spontaneous movement on the part of Juneau hunters and fishermen-wil bring the large local body of sportsmen together to compare notes and trade ideas great game resources How shoulds-these~r e~reseurcess be managed? Should Alaska allow the shooting of does as well as bucks? Are present bag limits reasonable? What should be done about duck shooting which has been poor on the local flats this year? How do sportsmen feel about trout bountes, eagle bountes, wolf and coyote bountes? The residents of Alaska who know actual game conditions through having hunted in the hills and on the flats and fishing in the lakes and bays should have some valuable advice to give
 For years sportsmen have been discussing game problems in small groups, but these street corner debates have had very little effect upon the regu- lations. because sportsmen have forum in which the opinions Of individuals might be heard and no
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-19

effect is to upset the normal trade between the two nations. We are expanding war industries at a dizzy speed, while trying desper- ately to find markets for our raw foods.
 Some years ago we began buy ing gold at $35 an ounce. A great influx of gold to America started in 1885, when we held only 35 per- cent of the worlds visible supply The war has accented the flow. In the first four months of this year we ladled another billion dollars worth into our treasure chests.
 Says a department of commerce survey:
 If the rate of inflow continues the gold holdings of the United States at the end of 194( will appIbximate $21, ,00O, ,000b b00O or 72 percent of the world stock of s29, 2OO,OOO,OOO"
 To the economist who can reae between the lines, that means two things. The British are using largely newly mined gold to pa, for their American wartime pur. echases.
 1. We are taking gold we don