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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

Two were killed and several
were injured in week end automo-
bile crashes in this area.
Dead: Robert Bushnell, IA, 1924
z jefferson Ave, Ann Arbor; Jer-
ONE Crowley, 80, 1927 Military St.,
Detroit.
Injured: Mrs Katherine Quack-
enbush, 20, 449 Peterboro St, De-
iroit; Vera Quackenbush, 8, De-
troit; Eaton Kelsey, 9, 619 E. Uni
versity Ave. Ann Arbor; Joseph z.
McNamee, 10. los Haggerty High
way. Plymouth; Donald Briggs. Is,
504 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor;
Thomas Hickerson, Is, AIS High St,
Ann Arbor; Lloyd Mulholland, 512
Soule Blvd, Ann Arbor.
Robert Bushnell was killed when
car driven by Mr.. McNamee on
Plymouth Rd. near Ann Arbor Trail
left the road on a curve and over
turned four times shortly after mid
night today. Mr.. McNamee. DON
aid Briggs, and Thomas. Kicker
son were all taken to Eloise Gen
eral Hospital where they remain in
critical condition today. None of
them has regained consciousness
relatives were informed. Robert
Bushnell was dead on admittance.
The McNamee car was virtually de-
molished,
Strikes Pole
Mr.. Crowley died about 145
this morning at Boyer Memorial
Hospital here of a skull fracture
and internal injuries sustained
when his car struck utilities pole
and overturned three times on the
Chicago Pike near State Rid. about
1880 Sunday evening.
He was driving alone at the time
and apparently lost control OF his
vehicle after the right front tire
blew out as he was driving west.
The car came to rest. right side
up, 500 feet from where pavement
marks indicate the tire blew. Mr..
Crowley did not regain conscious
ness.
Mr. Crowley was the son OF Dan
lei and Anna Crowley, and was born
in Stratford, Can. He worked at
the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn.
and belonged to the Catholic
Church.
At the time OF the accident Mr.
Crowley was on his way TO Upton
TO visit his wife and son.
Surviving Mr.. Crowley are his
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
OPM Squabble
to be Probed

fRv International News Service)
Washington, May 2G-INS-The
Senate Defense Committee plans a
cautious investigation into reports
OF controversies existing within
the far flung national defense or
gsnization, it was announced today.
There are some differences OF
opinion within the Office OF Pro
duction Management but whether
they are the result OF constructive
or destructive efforts | do not
know" said Sen. Truman Cd Mo,
chairman OF the committee. We
will 20 into the matter"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

"All honor 10 the men and
women. whatever their stations in
life. whose devotion and sacrifice
have made the United States Of
America a great and free ma tion,"
said Rev. Walter B. Heyler who
gave the Memorial Sunday address
at the First Method st Church.
THE principle upon which our
forefathers based their settlement
in this country was a decent re-
spect for the living God, said the
speaker. George Washington and
Abraham Lincoln depended upon
help from God in PRAYER in times
Of stress explained Rev. Heylsr.
To know the mind OF God Ameri-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Haywood Asserts
British to Hold
Island
Bismarck May be
Safe in Norway
Shelter

Air-borne tanks and sea-tranS.
ported troops were reported 10
have reinforced the seven-day-old
German invasion OF Crete today,
while Axis quarters further assert.
ed that the British fleet had been
driven from the waters between
Crete and the Greek mainland az.
ter suffering enormous losses.
The German high command de-
clared that Nazi warplanes sank
a total OF seven cruisers, eight de-
stroyers. a submarine and five 9TH
err ships in the Mediterranean since
the conflict began last Tuesday.
Despite these reported setbacks.
Maj Gen. T. B. Haywood, chief OF
the British military mission to the
Greeks. predicted calmly;
Il think it will be possible to
bold Crete"
In London, British spokesman
said fighting on the island Sunday
was "quieter," but he cautioned
Britons against thinking that the
German bolt was shot"
Use italian Navy
Dispatches from Rome said Ger
man troops had been landed on
the island from ships protected by
the Italian navy. conveyed through
waters the British fleet had guard
Cd
The British acknowledged that
few sea-borne reinforcement
might have landed, but said they
we're insignificant. II was recall
ed that last week a squadron OF
British cruisers and destroyers was
reported to have intercepted an
Italian-guarded convoy north OF
Crete, drowning 5000 Germans
and sinking at least 40 troop-laden
boats.
Hood Lost
A week end OF war activity saw
the sinking OF Britain's 42,l0o-ton
battle cruiser Hood and the dra'
matte flight of King George II
OF Greece from Crete to Egypt.
The British public, meanwhile.
demanded the destruction OF the
$4,000 ton battleship Bismarck.
German conqueror OF the Hood, as
a measure OF repayment for the
sinking OF their S30,0Q0,00o vessel
and the loss OF some 1900 sailors
and officers.
The British. announced that the
damaged Bismarck was struck by
an aerial torpedo but is believed
TO have reached the safety OF
port.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Mediation of
Coal Dispute
at Stalenate
Board to Publish
Its Findings

The National Defense Mediation
Board, conceding that it had failed
to settle a wage dispute between
CLOS United Mine Workers and
operators Of southern soft coal
mines, made ready today TO pub
lish its recommendations.
The board has no statutory
power to force the opposing sides
to accept these, but John L. Lewis
UNIV president, agreed there
would be no work stoppage until
they were completed.
Northern operators have agreed
to accept a 81 day wage raise 10
81 a day. The union demanded
that southern operators raise the
wage rate to 81 also. but this
would be SIZE increase over the
present southern rate Of $3.50 and
the operators baked. They In
sisted that the ditferential OF 40
cents a day in their favor be main
tanned.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Two Dollar Dog License
Fine to be Levied June z

Beginning June 2 a two dollar
fine will be added to dog license
fees as a penalty for overdue pa.
ment. Mrs. Mabel stsdtmiller. city
treasurer. said today. Regular fees
which can be paid until Monday
are $50 for male and unsexed
dogs and SO for female dogs.
Collected 10 date on 1871 fees
is s547.50 for 345 licenses. This is
only half OF what collections
should be, said the city treasurer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Congress Today

CBy As~octafed PressD
Senate
Meets noon tEST) with leaders
planning recess until Thursday.
Defense Investigation Commit
tee inquiries into west coast build.
ing. strike (l0:30 a. NJ
Interstats Commerce Subcom-
mittee continues telegraph inves-
tigation Q0:30).
House
Considers dollar revaluation bill.
UnAmerican Committee hears
Jan Valtin. Q0).
Ways and Means Committee
continues hearings on tax bill Q0)
Saturday
Both houses in recess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

was sung by Miss Barbara Hubbell
and Edward Bovles.
Sea Scouts acted as guard OF
honor for the parade Of patriotic
organizations which marched
from the g. A. r. hall for the
10:45 service. Boy Scouts assisted
with the formation. Color bearers
Of organizations placed flags in
the front OF the church prisr 10
the service and led the process
sion back 10 the G. A. r. hall az
tervard.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Today in 1916

tBv Associated Pressl
May rs, 1915 United States
won't tolerate seizure OF mails at
sea, Secretary Ut State Lansing
warns Allies.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

In the realignment Of the army high
command. President Roosevelt de-
signated Brig. Gen. Courtney Hicks
Hodges to be chief Of infantry. He
succeeds Mai. Gen. George A.
Lynch, retired
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

EXPERIENCED WAITRESS -
wanted Ypsi Dunch. y. Huron
Adv. 52s
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

Mai. Gen. George H. Brett has been
iamed chief Of the U. S. Army Air
corps TO succeed Maj. Gen. X. H..
Arnold. Gen. Arnold is the present
deputy chief Of stat for air.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
British Fleet Claimed to
Be Driven From Crete as
Nazis Land Reinforcements
Roosevelt to Indict Those
Not i'm Accord With Policy

in front Of the parade in advoca.
ting repeal OF the neutrality act.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

BALBOA. c. Z.-INS-The Unit.
ed States Army announced today
that several flights OF the latest
type light attack bombers have
arrived a Balboa to bolster Pana.
ma Canal air defenses. They will
be stationed permanently at Canal
Zone bases.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

See ACCIDENTs-Page 6
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

See sTRIKE-Page 6
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

TOKYO-AP-Prices on the To-
kyo stock exchange we're lower
today, apparently because Of rum
ors that President Rooseyelrs
broadcast tomorrow night may an.
nounce abandonment Of the United
States's policy of neutrality.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

MARRIOTT, Kenya Colony-AP-
A British army headquarters com.
munique today named two Italian
generals among the $3.50 troops
captured in the Soddu area of
northern Ethiopia.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Flashes Of
Late News
THE WEATHER. Tuesdays
Cloudy, Showers

NEW YORK-ISS-serious anti
British outbreaks in Bombay, In
dia, were reported by the German
radio today. The broadcast, picked
up by NBC, said the demonstrators
were attempting to set fire 10 Brit
ish buildings. In ensuing encoun'
tiers with police, IL was claimed,
1s Indians we're killed. more than
800 wounded and 500 arrested.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

WASHINGTON - ms The
Maritime Commission today an
nounced II had let contracts for
construction Of .23 cargo vessels
at cost OF $312,OOo,O 900, At the
same time, the commission an
nounced contracts for construc-
ton OF eight shipways and other
facilities. costing about $4,000 900
for use in building portion OF
the ships.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

CHICAGO -AP- Directors of
the National Association OF Manu-.
facturers today urged curtailment
OF installment buying. saying that
#, among other things, "gener.
ates additional buying power which
will bid-up prices and thus con-
tribute to the upward spiral OF
Initiation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

DUBLIN-AP-The Dali Eireann
Qreland's Parliament assembled
today for special session 10 hear
a statement by Premier canon De
Valera on the application of Brit
ish CONSUMPTION to the six coun-
tries OF. northern Ireland.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

TORONTO-AP-Forest Ares IN
the Lurentian Hills OF Quebec were
believed under control today but
flames were still spreading in
northern Ontario and the region
near the head of the Great Lakes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

LONDON --AP- Robert H
Hinckley, United States assistant
Secretary of Commerce, arrived to-
day by air TO seek better flying
services between the United States
and Great Britain.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

WASHINGTON-AP-A ship
ping shortage, the O-.ce OF Produc-
ton Management reported today,
threatens TO stop the United States
short Of its goal in the sccumula.
ton OF large stock-piles Of raw ma.
terials vital TO defense needs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26

IRUN, Spain, at the French-Span-
ish Frontier AP DuWayne
Clark and George w. Poland. Jr..
United States Embassy represen-
tatives. crossed into France again
this moSniag 10 discuss the remov-
al OF 40 American passengers OF
the Egyptian steamer canaan.
sunk in the South Atlantic by the
Germans.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
Irish to Have
Shipping Fleet

Washington, Oct. cup The
Irish Free State will soon have a
merchant marine of approximately
Is vessels to carry goods to Fire
from the United States.
The first ship of the fleet, IL was
learned today, has already do
parted and may already be at her
destination. Its name and sailing
date are regarded as secret by
marine officials.
The line has been established by
the Irish government. The gov
eminent itself owns a ajority Of
the stock of Irish Shipping, Ltd,
with shipping interests holding the
minority. The new line was de-
signed to meet the stringent econo-
mic situation created by the wa
and the United States government
inclusion of Fire in the prohibited
combat zone.
Two boats were acquired in the
United States through the Maritime
Commission and three were &C.
quired from foreign owners. The
remainder have been picked up in
scattered parts of the world.
Diplomatic sources believe that
Irish operations of a fleet, even
though that country is neutral. may
involve it with Germany since no
ships are permitted. under German
blockade regulations, to call at any
British Isle ports.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
Ford Prediction
Nearing Reality

Philadelphia. Oct. cap a
welding machine that will produce
"half an airplane at the push OF a
button" today was enyisioned by a
young engineer who said that furth
err Development of aluminium weld
ing processes may make a predic-
ton of 1000 planes day come true
Paul II. Merriman, 80, chief cleo
trical engineer for the Glenn J..
Martin Company, described for the
welding section of the National Met
ais Congress last night the latest
technical Developments in alumni
mum Welding. Continued perfec-
tion of the process, he said later,
meant that Henry Ford's predic-
ton that 1000 planes a day could
be produced in this nation would
be realized.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
W ayne House
Policy Sought

Washington, Oct. 22-UP-Asso-
ciate Director General Sidney Hill
man of the Office of Production
Management explains to a special
Senate defense committee today
why a contract for construction Ct
900 defense houses in Wayne, Mich,
has been held up.
p. J. Currier, Detroit, entered a
bid for the project that was s431.-
000 below that Of the next bidder.
He has charged that the American
Federation of Labor exerted press
ure to prevent formal signing of
the contract because the AFL OBJ
jected to his modern, low-cost con-
struction methods.
Currier testified earlier before
the Senate committee that his
men were organized in the United
Construction Workers Union (CIO),
and that he had been told the con-
tract was delayed because OF a
national labor issue"
Committee Chairman Harry S
Truman. D., Mo, said he would
seek from Hillman a statement m
the OPM's labor policy and wheth-
er 1t "fsvors anybody"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
Defense Work Menaced by
Possibility of New Strikes

also precipitated the mine walkouts
and the back to work move was ex-
pected to result in a restoration OF
peace in the area The flareup
caused "a hours of idleness for
some 10000 workers.
Three other developments on the
labor front brought a provisional
settlement Of a seyen-day-old steel
strike at Detroit and threats of two
new strikes that would affect air
craft manufacture and the critical
supply of copper.
The harried and work-jammed
National Defense Mediation Board
figured Significantly in both the
-Alabama-tie.ups- apd-the- threat OF
a CLIO walkous in Pennsylvania and
the Virginias. made yesterday by
UMW-CIO President John l.. Lewis.
Lewis ultimatum on a walkout
OF $4,000 CIO-UMW members was
directed to the mediation board In
the form OF an announcement that
a month-old truce granted at
NDMB's request would expire a:
midnight Saturday. Lewis complied
with Q provision of the truce by I'll.
ing a stipulated three-day cancella-
ton notice.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22

Students Push
CridirOn Drive

Ypsilanu High School students
we're continuing their drive today
for sale OF combination adult foot
ball tickets to the remaining local
games Funds from the campaign
will be used to help pay for tho
food lighting system installed for
night contests.
No team had made complete re-
ports today to Miss Gertrude Muir.
ray. Student Council faculty adj
visor, but she had received Sl35.
Teams we're to make recalls today
TO persons who were out OF town
or away from business and home
addresses al the first call. Effort
is being made 10 locate persons
who have moved to new addresses
At a general sales meeting this
morning. workers were asked to
supplement their prospect card lists
with names OF relatives and friencs
who might purchase tickets.
Thursday has been set as the
final day for report OF drive work
ers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
Annual Rummage Sale by
kiwanis Club Anticipated

ances, stoves. lamps, utensils. lad
ders. paints, pictures. groceries,
vegetables. magazines, books novel
ties and auto accessories.
A special treat for those who
like three good squares day" Is
in store. for the wives Of KiwaniaEs
are again planning to serve hot
meals at noon and at night. A
varied. sppetizing menu is always
planned.
The purpose Of .he annual sale
is to secure funds to aid the under.
privileged. In addition the XII
wants Club sponsors a Boy Scout
troop. community activities, helps
with the annual Halloween party.
contributes to the Community
Fund, and to the fund to provide
recreation for children who are
patients in the University Hospital.
Ann Arbor.
Peter Vanderlind and Richard
Bisbee are chairmen Of the annual
sale.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
House Listing
Plan Outlined

House registration office to be
established in Ypsilanti was ex-
planned to regional planning board
members Tuesday night by c. V.
Smazel of the federal housing CO
ordinator's Office OF the Homes
Registration Division.
Recently the city council agreed
to place City Welfare Administra-
tor Earl Snyder IS head OF the
registration Office II the regional
group would guarantee a previous
suggestion of $500 for operating ex-
penses. Regional board members
have agreed to pay expenses up
to 5000 sum.
regional up-recommepd~
ed that the housing registration
Office be established at 20i North
St, the present welfare office.
Tentative suggestion had been
made by other groups that housing
office be set up in Woodruff School.
Purchase OF aerial photographs
VI a : al tH@ AdlC VI 1 pnlldHll duu
vicinity were agreed upon by the
regional board. Cost OF the maps
prepared by Lansing company for
the state highway department will
be about 1892. The purchase will
also include instruments for show.
ing dimensional qualities.
Had the maps been made for the
regional planning board alone they
would have cost about four times as
much. Norris G. Wiltse. chairman.
explained.
Regional board will have with
the new purchase, two sets Of maps
for the vicinity. The other is sup
piled by the state highway depart.
ment and shows location OF schools.
roads and industries.
City Engineer T. Fred Older pre-
scented a recent map OF tentative
roads proposed around the bomber
plant, Ecorse Rd These plans
were recently received by county
officials.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
Meader Will
Rule on Raise

Prosecutor George Meader has
been asked by the county's super
visors to give an opinion today as
10 whether the board can legally
give ten per cent salary raise to
all county employees without waiting
until their terms Of office have end
ed. The salaries committee made a
recommendation for such raise
Tuesday, but some members OF the
board objected. saying that an off
Gals salary cannot be increased
during his term OF office.
The committee at first said IL did
not wish TO make a report until Il
could see how much money might
be in the budget for salaries this
year. but was instructed to bring in
report anyway The report was
presented by Supervisor Lloyd
Lyke. Ypsiland.
Other supervisors objected on
the grounds it would not raise the
salaries of those who most deserve
rates in accordance with their
merits
Considerable time this morning
was spent In discussing how many
helpers the county auditor needs IN
his office. When he made his re-
port he recommended that one
clerk be discontinued as unneces-
sary. That leaves him with one cler.
ical assistant, and no trained ac-
countant in his office
Supervisor Carl Mast, Webster
Township, suggested the drain com
mittee look into a recent supreme
court drain decision TO see n il
would be applicable to the Boyer
Drain bond problem in Washtenaw
Chairman Fred Broesamle APP
pointed Supervisors Leigh Beach.
Lima Township; Edward D. Foster.
Npsilanti Township; and Fitch d.
Forsythe, Ann Arbor. to confer
with Circuit Judge George ".
Sample concerning an appointment
Of q Friend Of the Court 10 take
Mrs. Peels place. Mrs. Peels reslg.
nation. after % years Of service.
vas accepted with regret by the
Board Tuesday. Since she was TAX
en- III last January her work has.
been handled by Mrs Carrut5
Cook. clerk OF the board
Supervisor Carl w Carr. Saline
Township, said that this afternoon
he would recommend that all cleri-
cal help in the county building be
hired at an initial salary OF $40
per year instead OF the presen.
Sl.l40. thus releasing more money
for the executive salaries II is ex-
pected this will meet considerable
opposition.
Il was decided Tuesday to leave
Soc srpERVIsnRs -pape 6
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
L. S. Increasing
Aid For Russia

Washington. oct. Pup High
lend-lease officials expressed fear
today that II the Soviet Union goes
down the democracies will lose the
last possible European foothold
from which TO launch an offensive
against Hitler.
They have agreed with President
Roosevelt on a steep increase in
aid to the Russians TO speed imme-
date and very substantial de-
liyeries of airplanes, tanks, guns,
and ammunition. The President is
expected to make an announcement
on aid to Russia this week
W. Averell Harrison, lend-lease
expediter and head Of the United
States mission TO Moscow. has re-
ported to Mr.. Roosevelt that Soviet
Union requests were reasonable .
but were for subs tantial quantities
of munitions and raw materials.
Others here insisted. however, that
practically everything going to the
Societ Union would be a finished
product Shipments are expected
TO move from Boston across the
Atlantic TO Archangel on the White
Sea.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
Congress Today

(By Associated Press)
Senate
Tn recess.
Special defense investigating
committee calls Sidney Hillman OF
defense labor policies G0:30 a. m.
EST.
Foreign Relations Committee
calls opposition witnesses on armed
ship bill G0:30).
House
Considers calendar bills (noon).
Banking Committee continues
price control hearings 10000.
TUESDAY
Senate
Approved reapportionment bill
maintaining present representation
status OF Arkansas and Michigan in
House, and sent Il back to the
House.
House
Passed si70.000.O0O defense high
way construction bill and some
minor measures.