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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
Prof. Whittemore Declares
More Recreation Space
Needed

Prof. Harlow Whittemore
through pictures and words ex-
planned the Huron-Clinton park
way proposal which will be voted
upon at the November election.
This area would include Washte-
nav, Wayne. Macomb, Oakland
and Livingstone Counties The
proposal would empower the auth
ority TO levy taxes up TO one-fourth
OF a mill 10 finance It's activities.
In these five counties is located
about one-half OF the population
OF the state.
Prof. Whittemore commended
more recreation space and improv-
ed travel facilities TO reach these
areas is needed. Today there is
approximately 5000 acres devot-
ed to the various phases Of the
project whereas there should be
from $4,000 TO 10000 acres.
There Is only about one mile 81
public bathing beaches and should
be from six to fifteen miles. This
is the biggest proposal Of It's kind
ever suggested. he said.
The authority would beautify
the rivers. their banks and i'm
prove adjacent highways. Owner
ship OF the land would be in this
public authority's name. reserying
It for the use OF the public. Re-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
KING MICHAEL TO
VISIT IN BERLIN
YOUNG RULER, DICTATOR TO.
CONSULT WITH LEADERS
OF AXIS POWERS

Budapest, Oct. BINS Young
King Michael and Dictator-Premier
Gen Ion Antonescu OF Rumania will
visit Berlin and Rome at the end
OF this month for consultations with
leaders of the axis powers. accord
ing to reports received in Budapest
today.
A Reuters (British) dispatch
from Bucharest said Sir Reginald
Hoare. British minister to Rumania,
advised all Britons connected with
the oil industry there 10 leave the
country Immediately
(The London Daily Mirror report
ed that British long-range bombing
planes are reaching" the oil pro-
dnction city Of Ploesu. Rumania.
from Cyprus. The paper claimed
this was causing anti-aircraft de-
lenses at Ploesti to be strength
ened frantically."
While the Rumanian government
again denied that regular German
troops have yet entered Rumania.
informed circles in Budapest ex-
pressed belief that Nazi forces will
soon arrive there
Editors note: Tuesday in Berlin
II was diclosed that Germany soon
plans to dispatch a model army to
Rtmahia- te-Febgild- and train that
country's military forcesD go
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
DICKINSON ASKS
DRAFT SUPPORT
BY DRAFT BOARDS
OF STATE

Lansing, oct. 9-AP-A FFOcla-
nation by Governor Dickinson
commands Michigan citizens to
lend full and willing compliance"
to the draft boards in carrying out
provisions of the selective service
act.
The proclamation, issued Tues
day. "enjoined" state and public
officials TO lend every cooperation
to the registrare and their STATS
who on October 16 will register
young men from 81 to 81 years Ct
age who may be drafted for milf
tary training and service
81 ask that citizens in adequate
numbers give their own services
as assistant registrars on the re.
quest OF those authorized to dp-
point them, the proclamation con
tinued.
II directed that the United States
flag be flown through the hours OF
registration, y m, to 9 p. m. at
each polling place in which the
registration is TO be made and over
all public buildings in the state.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
Yarnell Sees Possibility
of Showdown With Japan

Washington is not going head.
long into war" he declared. ut is
trying hard to avoid war. -
But the new triple alliance of
Germany; Italy and Japan is aimed
directly at us. II is intended to scare
u from shifting the balance in
either Europe or Asia"
The United States navy now is
equal TO anything in the Pacific, +"
he continued, "and the British can
be depended on to take care Of the
Atlantic"
Britain's announced intention Of
reopeniug the Burma road may pro.
woke Japan to drastic action" Var
nell warned. resulting a crisis in
volving the United States.
But. he said, we may be better
prepared for a showdown with
Japan now, while she is begged
down in China than we will be six
years from now when the
two-ocean navy is completed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

Wendell L. Willkie brought
his multi.miled campaign for the
presidency into New England to-
day after a speaking tour OF New
York City in which he demanded
that President Roosevelt tell the
nation whether there were amy
international understandings TO
put America into this war"
Wilkes demand followed
radio broadcast in which he said
that under no circumstance
would ! appease the dictators."
In a series OF New York City
talks last night, the Republican
presidential nominee called for 4
strong national defense but ad-
vised against shouting insults
at the dictators or anyone else.
Does anyone in this audience
think that the President is really
trying 10 keep US out OF war;
he asked a flagwaving crowd In
a Bronx high school auditorium.
No came a shout from many
OF his listeners.
Are there any international
UNDERSTANDINGS about American
entrance into the war that our
citizens do not know about?"
Willkie continued.
After all. | represent in this
campaign millions and millions
OF voters, and think ! have a
right TO ask Franklin d. Roose-
welt about American participa-
ton in the inducements OF
Europe or Asia at this time"
Three hours later. addressing
a midnight crowd near the l25th
st. railroad. station in Manhat-
tan. he said
."If you elect me. this country
won't go to war until the people
say they want war"
Wilkes statement about APP
basement was made In a radio
interview with Oren Root, young
New York attorney who organic
ed Willkie-fQr- President Clubs in
the pre-conyeption campaign.
Under no circumstance
would ] appease the dictators,"
the nominee said In reply to
question. "The search for peace
through appeasement has result
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
TRIAL Of WHITE
NEAR CONCLUSION
JURY EXPECTED TO GO OUT
THIS AFTERNOON AFTER
CHARGE BY JUDGE

Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct. 9-Jury
trying the case of Raymond White.
Ypsilanti negro accused OF fatally
stabbing Joseph buckingham dur
ing an alteration in that city Aug.
was to go out this afternoon.
Circuit Court Judge George Sam
pie was to give the charge OF the
court at o'clock.
1t is probable the jury will bring
in a verdict later this afternoon.
1t is the last case for the May term
jurors.
The cock pheasant which Tues
day morning disrupted the trial
when he flew through a pane of
glass into the courtroom. was re-
leased Tuesday afternoon in Pitts
field Township by Deputy Thomas
Knight, apparently none the worse
for his experience.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
u. S. Increases Near East
Pressure, Braces Nation
For Showdown With japan
Willkie Asks
Are There Any international Understandings to
Put America Into This WARP

ed in the destruction OF the APP
peasers."
Speak Softly
Contending that a dagger in
the back speech" does only
harm. he expressed his belief in
the policy OF the other Roosevelt.
who said, Speak softly but car
ny big stick"
II he is elected. he added. his
first job would be TO speed up
defense production by revitaliz-
ing industry.
We can best aid Great Bri.
tain aud at the same time serve
our own interests by producing
promptly and in large enough
quantities supplies which We
both need" he said.
we are being edged toward
war by an administration which
is careless in speech and action.
We cannot aid Great Britain by
going TO war right away"
The United States is so unpre-
pared. the candidate asserted.
that should Il go to war now. all
available supplies would have to
be kept here.
His first speech. in the Bronx.
contained criticism OF Edward
j. Flynn, Democratic national
chairman, who lives there. He
declared that the Democratic
convention in Chicago was con.
trolled by three OF the most
vicious political bosses OF Ameri.
ca, among whom is a resident OF
this city"
Asking his audience a series
OF questions about New Deal
actions. Willkie said:
Il know II n a very serious
charge to make, but ! want to
make II very clearly, very def
nitely and very briefly-that
this Administration does not tell
us the truth -
Any administration that is
not telling the truth Is not quail
fed TO lead a nation In fine OF
crisis or otherwise"
He demanded that Mr.. Roose-
welt make public his views on a
fourth term. proposal which
brought long applause. whistles
and cheers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
NLRB DECISIONS
NOT INTERFERING.
NO FURTHER HEARINGS ON
DEFENSE DELAY
CHEDULEO

Washington. oct. 9-AP - Al
though no formal pronouncement
was forthcoming. member OF
House investigating committee
said privately today the results OF
a one-day inquiry had satisfied
them that decisions OF the National
Labor Relations Board would not
be permitted to work 70 the detri-
ment OF the defense program.
This comment was backed up by
the fact that the committee sched-
uled no further hearings after It
had concluded questioning OF At
torney General Jackson and three
key defense misunderstanding Of
the Navy Knox. Assistant Secre-
tary OF War Patterson, and Sidney
Hillman. the labor specialist OF the
National Defense Commission.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
DRAF TEES WILL
Be RECLASS|F|ED
WITHOUT DELAY
Stern Treatment Promised
For Those Who Fail
to Report Changes

nv international News sorvfce)
Washington, Oct. 3 ms Draft
officials today took steps to insure
prompt rehabilitation OF men I'M
der the Selectiye Service Act by
recommending stern treatment Of
reglstrants who fail TO report chang
es In their status.
Regulations promulgated by the
President require man 10 notify
his local board OF any alteration
Of his conditions. Thus. II he Is de.
ferred because OF dependent and
that dependent dies or leaves him.
he must tell the board even II such
a step would move him up to Class
Ia and make him liable for imme-
diate service.
While the regulations do not set
up any specific penalty for failure
to make such reports, draft Off
Gals pointed out in extreme cases
Confined on Page Six)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
May Be Better Now Than
Six Years From Now
With Bigger Navy


Philadelphia, Oct. SAP The
basic issue confronting Americans
today. says Rear Admiral Harry f.
Yarnell, retired, lis whether this
nation is prepared to live indefinite
ly as an armed camp and whether
our form of government can survive
the pressure" of events abroad.
The war In Europe and the war
in ASIA he said. ARE phases of the
same war. If we are going to help
the remaining free nations we must
be prepared for the alternative OF
war"
The admiral. who retired last
year as commander OF the Aslatic
fleet. spoke Tuesday night at
meeting sponsored by the Philadel-
phia Junior Chamber OF Commerce
and the Naval Reserve Officers AS
ISOLATION.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
BAT|STA To TAKE
OATH OF OFFICE
NEW CONSTITUTION TO BE
lNAUGURATED
THURSDAY
(By Associated rressl

Havana. Oct 9-AP-Fulgencio
Batista. former chief of the Cuban
army becomes president Of Caba
Thursday. inaugurating not only
new administration but also a
new constitution.
The former sergeant who seized
control Of a new revolutionary
movement in September. 1888, and
who remained the power behind
the throne as chief OF the army.
was elected president in the gen
eral election June IL. In which his
principal opponent was Dr. Ramon
Grau San Martin.
Cuba's new cabinet. announced
last night. includes four Liberals.
three Nationalists, two Democrats.
one member OF the National Revo-
lutionary party and four members
having no political affiliation. Sen
ator Carlos Saladrigas is the new
premier.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
bUNDSMEN, REDS,
MAY ENTER ARMY
WAY BE ADMITTED TO RANKS
UNDER PROVISIONS OF
CONSC LAW

Washington. Oct. SAP Com
munists and members Of the Ger
man-American Bund may be admit
ted to army ranks under conscrip-
tion. even though they are barred
by the express policy OF Con-
gress from jobs vacated by drafted
men.
Selective service headquarters
and the War Department officials
today confirmed that Interpretation
OF the compulsory service law. They
cited the draft regulation which
states
There shall be no discrimination
for or against any person because
OF his race. creed or color: or be
cause OF his membership or activity
in any labor. political, religious, or
other organization"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
Miss Helene Fielder TO
Fill Vacancy in School

Miss Helene Fielder. previously
teacher at Hillcrest School. will
replace Miss Kathleen Grant. third
grade teacher in the Central Ele-
mentary School. who Is leaving to
be married. Miss Fielder taught
two years ago at Hillcrest and has
since been teaching in Monroe.
A graduate OF Pinckney High
School and Michigan Static Normal
College. Miss Fielder took prepare
tory college work at Mary Grove
College, Detroit
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
ESTABLISHMENT
Of HOME GUARDS
SENATE PROBLEM
Prompt Vote on Measure
Asked by Majority
Leader Barley
SENATE RECESS TO NOV.
18 TO BEGIN THURSDAY
Action in House on Recess
Question Uncertain;
Statement Today

Washington. Oct. 9 -AP-The
Senate. making ready 10 quit work
until Nov is. was asked today for
quick action on legislation auth
orizing the establishment OF
"home guards" to replace national
guard units modified for a years
active service.
Majority Leader Barley (D-Ky)
called for a prompt vote on the
measure which made slow legis-
latiye Roadway Tuesday because
of the volley q critical questions
fired by some senators. The bill
heads the asenda which the SEN
ate hopes to dispose of by Thurs
day, when plans call for the start
of series of 3-day recesses TO
last until after election.
Action Uncertain
What the House would do on
the recess question remained un-
certain. Speaker Rayburn said
that he would issue statement
during the day on the leadership's
plans. Meanwhile. the general i'm
preston prevailed that insuffici-
ent votes could be mustered to
force a recess until Nov. IS.
The home guard" legislation,
already approved by the House.
came in for several hours Of dis
cussion when 1t was called up
Tuesday in the Senate.
Senator Holt (D-W. Va) pro-
tested that, in the form passed by
(COatnued on PAGE Six
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
: CONGRESS TODAY
-LRy- Associated Prsssl

LBy AEsociated Pressl
Senate
Considers bill to authorize estab-
lishment OF home guard units
moon, EST.
House
Considers minor legislation
moon.
TUESDAY
Senate
Sent s150,O00. 600 defense housing
appropriation bill to White House.
Authorized investigation OF prob
lens OF small business.
House
Passed 50,O00.0 900 defense hous-
ing appropriation bill.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

London, Oct. 9-INS-In one OF
the most pitiful disasters of the war,
los patients-mostly old men and
women-were killed or injured by
bomb which struck London hos
pital during the long Nazi raid on
the capital Tuesday night and early
today.
Revelation or the extent OF the
casualties in the hospital came late
this morning as bomb explosions
and heavy anti-aircraft fire were
heard on the outskirts of the city.
There was no new air raid alarm in
the capital. however.
1t appeared that tremendous air
battle was in progress above the
clouds.
The bomb that hit the hospital
fell on the center OF the institutions
main building. tearing out three
wards and reducing them to a heap
of debris. Fire broke out but was
subdued quickly.
All the victims were helpless
invalids, doomed by their ailments
to lives of chronic illness.
Three hundred patients in other
wards were safe. but several nurses
and other staff members were
killed outright.
Intense Onslaught
During the intense night on
slaught which followed Tuesdays
colossal attacks more than 100 sep
arate points in the London area, the
nearby home counties and In south
ern England were bombed by Nazi
raiders.
The night raid. which covered a
wide area, was described as the
heaviest yet carried out by the
Nazis under cover of darkness In
cendiary bombs were showered on
some districts while others were
hammered with high explosives.
Casualties Small
Latest reports, however, indicat-
See OVER HUNDRED-Page 6
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
Over Hundred Old Men,
Women Buried as Bomb
Hits British Hospital
Bombing Raid Brings One
of Most Pitiful
War Disasters
TREMENDOUS AIR BATTLE
FOUGHT ABOVE CLOUDS
More Than Hundred Points
In London Area
Raided

(By International News service)
London, Oct. Gins Ger
nany's great naval bases at
Bremen and Wllhelmshaven
we're rocked by British bombs
In terrific attacks by the Royal
Air Force Tuesday night and
early today, the air ministry
announced today. In one Of the
wars greatest British counter
thrusts, Raj bombers smashed
dozens Of vital industrial areas
In the Reich and continued In
eessant blasting OF French
channel Invasion ports.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
CONGRESS VOTES
FIVE TIMES j. s.
INCOME OF YEAR
All Appropriations Not to
Be Expended in
One Year

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9-UP- This
session of Congress has voted since
Jan. 3 to spend approximately
SIS, $50, 000,0 600 over a period of
years.
That sum is approximately Ave
times the average annual income
of the United States Treasury. But
in voting so much directly indirect
ly and by commitment. Congress-
neither intended nor expected all
Of it to be spent In a single year.
(Contnued on Page Two)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
DIES OF INJURIES

Hastings, Oct. 9--Joseph Hubert,
81. Hastings. died in Pennock Hos
pital Tuesday Of injuries suffered
when an automobile in watch ne was
riding crashed into traffic signal.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
Kiwanis Club Told of Huron
Clinton Parkway Proposal

creational facilities would be pro-
vided-- swimming. boating, ice
skating, coasting. tobogganing.
golf. picnic areas-with highways
being built by the Highway De-
partment. These highways are
See KIWANIS-Page 6
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Thursday;
Fair, Warmer

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sour.
ces declared today that German
troops are heading down the Dan
ube River to serve as a model army
and instructors in Rumania, but
said they could not confirm Ru-
manian reports that the first con-
tingents already have reached the
border.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

Important meeting tonight for men
OF draft age. Ypsilanti High school.
s D. N. Adv. 1908
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
TODAY in LAST WAR

Oct. 9. 1si5-British submarine
destroys German transport In Bal.
tic; Allied troops land at Saloniki.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

Auctlon-Household Goods and
Pianos at Npsilanu Carriage Co.
Friday 10 a. m. ADV. l0i0S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

BERLIN-INS- Rumanian po-
lice searched the home of the
brother OF Nine. Magda Lupescu.
titian-haired companion OF former
King Carol and confiscated 4,000,-
900 lei (roughly s20.000), German
news agency (DNB) dispatch from
Bucharest said today. According
TO the report, Nine. Lupescu's
brother asserted he had received
the money to purchase a cottage on
the night his sister left Rumania
with the exiled former monarch.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
RUMMAoE SALE

% y. Huron, Fri. & sat.
ADV. 1909
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

NEW YORK-AP - New York
City's voter registration reached
S30.647 Tuesday, exceeding the
two-day record total OF 1885 set
in 1886. The registration period,
which began Monday. will end Oc-
tober Is. Leaders OF both parties
predicted the total would reach a
record OF 100000.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

HOLLYWOOD 49, UP - Daily
Variety. motion picture trade jour
nal. said today that the 22nd bat.
talon Of the L $. Marine Corps
Reserves. in which James Roose.
welt, eldest son OF the President.
is a captain. had been ordered to
mobilize for duty Nov. /.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

STOCKHOLM ms - Norwe-
gian vessels. freighted with valu-
able cargoes OF whale oil, have
been pursued by British warships
In the South Atlantic. reports
reaching Stockholm from Oslo said
today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

BERLIN-INS-German authori-
ties said today they had no know
ledge regarding reports published
abroad that 100 prominent Hol-
landers have been arrested in re-
prisal for internment OF Germans in
Dutch overseas territories.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

MIAMI. Fla. up Edward Muir.
ply, general organizer Of the Inter
national Brotherhood Of Transfers
and chauffeurs (AFL) today in
vestigated the arrest Of Joseph
Capparefft and anthony Ffort0,
president and business agent of the
Miami local. on perjury charges.
They were Jailed Tuesday few
hours after they had testified be.
fore the county grand jury which
is investigating labor racketeering.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

WASHINGTON AP-Informed
congressional sources said today
the War Department plans to ex.
pand the regular army's enlisted
strength to possibly 10000 men by
continuing 10 accept three-year en-
listments after the draft begins.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

ATHENS, Greece AP-Oil COM
panies in Greece have been advised
that exports Of Rumanian oil to
this country now are forbidden, is
was reported reliably today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

SHANGHAI ms The Ameri.
can Association, composed Of most
American residents OF Shanghai,
cabled the State Department in
Washington today. requesting that
sufficient ships to evacuate all
Americans from Shanghai be sent
here Immediately.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09
Remove Americans

Parallelling these steps, the
work Of clearing all possible AM
orleans out OF the Far East got
underway at the state department.
President studied maps" with
commanders OF the nations sea
forces, and even removal OF the
handful OF American marines in
the affected areas was given con-
sideration.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

LISBON. Portugal-AP- Portu.
guese sources today said forty-eight
officers and crewmen of the tor
pedoed Greek freighters Aghios
Nicholas and Antonios Chandris
have been rescued.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

ROME-AP- Premier Mussolini
who has been making a tour of
army units in northern Italy. today
inspected troops at the eleventh
army corps encamped near Gorilla
within % miles OF the Yugoslav
frontier.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

ATLANTA -AP- Georgia sup
porters OF Wendell Willkie have
arranged solid front" for the No
vember general elections in an eff
fort to wrench the state from its
traditional vote for the Democratic
presidential nominee. This front
was welded Tuesday when certifica-
ton was obtained for ticket calcu.
lated to attract Georgians who may
wish to vote Democratic" and also
vote for Willkie, Republican presi-
Dental nominee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

OTTAWA AP-Nearly 10000
Canadian men, 81, % and % years
old flocked to 90 concentration
points today for the start of the
first compulsory military training
period under the National Resources
Mobilization Act.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-09

VICHY. France -AP-The French
government began today the recruit
ing of a volunteer army of Sc en-
divisions. TO which the nations
armed strength is limited under the
armistice with Germany.