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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
CARRY ALL WATER


Fiftey per cent OF The families
studied carry all water consumed
in their homes from wells. a pd-
tential source OF typhoid Infection,
or from some other outside source
Seventy-two PEE cent of chill
dren Under four years age have
not been vaccinated fDr smallpox
and 81 per cent have not been
immunized against diphtheria.
Only IS per cent of the homes
visited have installed heating. the
rest using coal and oil stoves. The
same percentage OF homes have
Easements.
Kitchen sink drainage is emp
tied into open bitches. barrels sunk
in the ground or into the back
yard.
In interviews. the report said,
IL was shown that so per cent OF
the families had come from De-
troit and only II per cent from
states other than Michigan.
PAY AVERAGE $40 WEEK
II was also found that not one
OF the $50 families suffered from
unemployment and wages approx
mate $40 a week. Eighty per cent
of the families own or are buying
their own homes; 81 per cent have
cars. 9S per cent radios; 90 per
cent washing machines. and Ga
per cent refrigerators, either cleo
trio, gas or ice.
The -four rooms and bath
homes. attacked by the report,
are described as the single con-
struction type" offered on time
payment basis, for $500 or $500
on 30-foot lots.
After the home" is bought. il
is charged. it is found of flimsy
construction and has no founda-
ton. insulation. interior finish or
paint in addition TO lacking walls
between rooms and plumbing con-
-nectionS ----r-----'.-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
Council Ponders
Left Turn Ban

D Grant Alickle, Detroit traffic
engineer. was TO appear before
Common Council today to discuss
"a council proposal that left turn
ban on Woodward avenue be given
a trial
In regular session last night the
Council approved the ordinance 10
end left turns from Grand River
avenue, on an experimental basis,
and Council is now considering
whether TO try it on Woodward,
too. The ordinance does not pro
hlbit turns onto other streets.
The Grand River anti-left turn
ordinance becomes effective Fri
day. but Mickle will determine
how soon il is to be enforced by
necessary markings and police or
ders. DSR buses and mass carriers
are exempted in the ordinance.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
State Troopers
Hunt 4 Robbers

A three-hour blockade by %
state troopers Of all roads leading
out of the western section Of
Wayne County today failed 10
capture four young bandits who
have robbed six filling stations in
the last two nights.
The blockade was finally aban-
doned with police believing the
youthful desperadoeS live some
where in the northwest part OF
the county.
Wearing black masks, braRdish-
ing pistols and uttering threats Of
death. the four bandits swept into
three gas stations Monday night
and held up attendants. Early
Today they added three more VIC
Tins. bringing The total of their
thefts above $500.
Shortly after midnight they
held up an attendant az Michigan
avenue and Denton road in Ypsi-
lahti, roi1ttng him of SOS A short
time later station al Michigan
and Prospect avenues. also in
Ypsilanti. yielded $50 The third
and last for the day was at Allen
and Ecorse roads. where Attend
ant Mark Lain was forced 10 give
them $3.50
Lain said one Of the youths re-
manned at. the wheel of the car
with the motor running
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
Times Change
VoIIey Ball SuppIants Black
Friday al u. Of M.

ANN ARBOR. Nov. % Black
Friday traditional University of
Michigan day when the sopho-
mores and the freshmen commit
assorted violent acts on each
other. has been baniShed for this
year. a communique from Official
quarters said today
In its stead. Class Games Day
has been instituted and the SU-
premacy Of classes will be decided
in games of water polo. volley ball.
tug-of-war and other strictly attn
letic contests.
The change is designed 10 pre-
vent occurrences OF past student
fights when bonfreS were built al
busy intersections and students
threatened 10 tear down an Ann
Arber movie house. school officials
said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
Now It's Pigs
Police Pursuers Also Net
Sheep and Cows

The police department. which
has been chasing loose bears and
deer lately, today had the round
up of 20 sheep and pigs and three
COWS 10 It's credit IN the neigh
borhood of James Couzens high
way and West McNiCholS road.
The livestock broke loose from
the stock carrier of Claude Mundy
of Grand Blanc, when he was I'M
able 10 stop and crashed into the
rear of the truck of Roy Wash
burn. 1854 Lillibridge avenue, yes
terday
After Inspector Joseph McNally
and six policemen worked for an
hour rounding up the stock, they
Joined in handing Mundy a ticket
for having his truck out Of con-
troll.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
Z Seized
In Pottery
Beating

MT. CLEMENS, Nov. %
Seven youths, all but one still in
their teens, were held today by
Mt. Clemens police after the beat
ing of a Mt. Clemens Pottery
employe near the plant, on his
way TO work.
All of the arrested men were
wearing Go buttons. The United
Pottery Workers (CIO) has called
strike at the plant, but members
of the Pottery Workers Co-opera-
tive, an independent union, are
ignoring the picket line.
Victim of the beating is Fred
Walker. Police said he was only
bruised. The attack was inter-
rupted by arrival of a police scout
car.
Pottery officials said approx
mately 500 TO 700 day shift en-
ployes reported for work today
despite the Go strike. Twenty
five state troopers are on guard
at the plant.
Held as disorderly, pending
signing of a complaint by Walker,
are Robert Hicks William
Behnke. II; Donald Bing, II; Nor
man Gum. Is; George Harnett,
1s. and Jack Ritter, 20, all of Mt
Clemens, and Alex Mohanyk, II,
OF New Haven.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
Defense Areas
Called Cesspolo|s
OF disease
Taxpayer Shaeks. Lack
Of Toilets in Macomb,
Oakland Peril Health

Defense areas of Oakland and
Macomb counties were pictured
today as potential cesspools OF
disease, containing shack homes
without interior partitions or ade-
quate plumbing, in report by the
Citizens Housing and Planning
Council of Detroit. stating:
-Four rooms and bath" are sold
to unsuspecting buyers. IL was al
legged, who after purchase find the
quoted price provides only the
shell of a house into which room
walls must be built al added cost
The council, a privately financed
agency. quoted from a survey by
visiting nurses of the Maternal
Health League of Detroit who Wis
tied $50 homes. Alex Linn Trout.
executive secretary of the plan
ming council. said the findings
were typical of his own reports.
SHACK ON CINDER BLOCKS
One home. which housed a
father, mother and three children.
was described as a one-room, tar
paper shack, supported on cinder
blocks and with cracks in the
floor SO wide that grass could be
seen growing beneath.
The family used an outside
toilet. carried water from COM
munity we'll and had never heard
of diphtheria immunization, the
survey showed.
Health hazards are increased.
the report said, because of an in
adequately stated health depart
ment IN Oakland County and no
county health unit at all in Ma
comb County.
In Royal Oak Township of Oak
land County, there is only one
public health nurse TO serve a
population of 10000 persons and
no money 10 provide more ade-
quate service. il was stated.
Other conditions reported in the
survey were.
Only 10 per cent OF the families
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26

first half of November, raising
total factory employment to the
highest level since June Is and
within 2 per cent of the average
for the first six months of 1871,
the Board of Commerce reported
today.
There are now approximately
100000 hourly-paid factory work
ers in Wayne County, the board
said. This is 10000 less than
were employed at the same time
in 1910.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26

survey were.
Only 10 per cent Of the families
have modern flush toilets. and in
one trailer camp 135 families had
only four toilets available,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
Nevada Ave.Gefs
Stop Signs as
Protests Mount
Woman Charges
Police Record
Of Mishaps Incomplete

More charges that police ana
city officials ignored repeated petit
tions TO rectify hazardous driving
conditions on Nevada avenue near
Riopelle street were made today
by residents of that vicinity.
Traffic Engineer ID. Grant
Mickle. meanwhile, announced that
an order had been sent through
for erection of stop signs along
Nevada between Dequindre ana
Oakland avenues. III
Since the first of the year, Fo-
lice records show that IL accidents
three serious-have occurred in
that area.
TELLS OF MISHAPS
Mrs. Robert Hanna of 1851
Orleans street expressed doubt
whether the police records were
complete inasmuch as she had wit
messed several recently to which
no police were dispatched.
"Only a few weeks ago, We
had four bad accidents within
"a hours" she said. "An Of IN
out here have been trying to do
something for more than two
years. There have been at least
three petitions prepared that i
know Of" n
The principal request of the pc
titions, she explained, was for the
installation of a traffic light at
Nevada and Dequindre-a busy
intersection crossed by children
from the Carvel School.
IMPROvISE STOP SIGNS
Crossing the intersection. be-
came so perilo Gus, Mrs. Hanna
added, that several youths impro-
lvised stop signs on cardboard.
"Within a few hours the po-
lice were out there and took
them down." she said They
told the boys that the council
will take care of these things
when II gets ready"
In rebuttal to citizens charges
that police told residents OF the
Ineighborhood to pull down your
shades" so they would be unable
to see traffic accidents, Inspector
christian Nelson. acting head OF
the traffic department. said:
"Why In the world don't these
people bring these complaints In
when they occur? 1t Is claimed
that this happened over q year
ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
Enroll in Priority Clinic

More than 500 registrations had
been made today at the Detroit
Board Of Commerce for the "Pri-
oritv Clinic 10 be held tomorrow
in Hotel Statler. The meeting will
be conducted by the priorities
division of the OPM and is
designed To clarity rules and
regulations in effect concerning
procurement of basic materials.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
Counting Riches
Left by Fisher
-Enge|' New Job
Fee for Plum Handed
City Auditor by Probate
Judge May Reach SIS 900
BY FRANK MORRIS

AS a sideline TO his job as audi
tor general of Detroit. George
Engel next year will earn upwards
of $4,000 at the pleasant task OF
counting the millions left by the
late Fred j. Fisher.
The city officials insisted today
the delightful chore will not inter
ferc with his main job, which is
keeping watch over the millions in
the municipal treasury.
Because no one knows exactly
the extent of Fishers wealth, Pro-
bate Judge Thomas Murphy re-
Gently appointed Auditor General
Engel and Henry n. Johnson, real
estate dealer, TO check all stocks,
bonds, real estate, credits and coin
in the estate. 1t is important 10 the
|tax-hungry government. and TO
the heirs, to have this information
lin exact figures.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
CAN EXPECT $4,000

Engel does not know what his
fee will he. However, Judging from
the usual probate court practice in
estates Of this size. he and John
son each can expect at least
$25 900.
The auditor general said he will
not take leave Of absence from
his Sl0,00O-a-year Job with the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26

THE two jobs will not con-
fiict," he explained. IL will be at
my desk in the auditor generals
office eight hours a day, and still
have plenty of time to work on
the Fisher estate"
Engel said that, as a matter OF
fact, it is simple matter TO add
up an estate like that left by the
oldest of the brothers who founded
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
POOLS ALL HIS WEALTH

"Mr. Fisher pooled all of his
wealth into a corporation some
years ago." he explained. THAT
corporation has 90 or 80 en-
ployes at work in the Fisher
Building keeping track of the
money that's coming in and the
money going out.
These experts will submit a
list of the bonds and stocks
owned by Fisher the day he
died, and the market value at
that time. 1t will be easy for
Johnson and me to check the
values against the market re-
ports of that day.
I'VE will inspect the real
estate In our spare time, using
proven formulas for each APP
praisal.
"AIl of the routine and pre-
liminary detail will be handled
by the men who worked for Mr..
Fisher"
Under the provisions of the will
the wealth left after taxes are
paid will be divided into 100 units
The VIII lists 81 heirs who vii
receive from 20 units down to {
fraction of a unit.
But first. the federal and state
governments will take about 7C
per cent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26
1900 Get Work
In Plants Here

Nine thousand workers were
added to the pay rolls of factories
in the Detroit area during the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26

For the Inside News" Of
Washington, Follow Paul NAL
Ions Column In the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-26

For the Inside News" %
Washington, Follow Paul NAL
Ions Column In the Times. n4
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20

Actress Mary Brian, a veteran of
 the movies though still in her twea" ties, is marrying John Whitcomb, 30, one of the country's best known commercial artists, whom she mss 2 year ago during New York visit. Mary has often been called "the most engaged girl in Hollywood"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
NO MOVE MADE TO DRAFT ANY
 ALA5KANS YET
Dire(for Mccormick Plans Appointment of 5
 Local Boards

No further arrangements for call ing to training any of the l2,00o young Alaskans who registered for selective service last January P have been announced from Wash ington, Alaska Selective Service Di- rector John Mccormick said today
 Shortly after registration it was decided that local Boards would Dc appointed about July l. McCormick said preliminary arrangements were being made for setting up at least 25 local Boards.
 With the Alaska National Guard to be inducted into serve about September 1, it is believed that a number of young men between the ages of 21 and 35 will be called from selective service lists at that time to increase the unit to war strength.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
Christian Service
 Group Will Meet

The Women's Society of Christ ian Service of the Methodist Church will meet with Mrs. George Martin at her home on West Tenth Street tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. J. B. Smith will be co-hostess for the gathering.
 There are more than 4,500 man. ufacturers of non-alcoholic bever- ages in the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
BRDE-ELECT OF
 BEN BELLAMY I5
 JUNEAU ARRIVAL
Bessie Axton of Denver Will Marry We'll Known
 Broker Here Tomorrow

Eliminating childhood TO- nance, Mrs Bessie Axton of Den- yer, Col, will become the bride of MT. Ben Bellamy, well known AL aska broker, at a ceremony to be performed tomorrow afternoon al 4 o'clock in the grooms apartment at the Baranof Hotel.
 MT. and Mrs. James Boyle will be the attendants.
 MT. Bellamy and his charming bride-elect were childhood sweet hearts when the two families made their homes at Joplin, Missouri Mrs. Axton has resided at Den- yer for the past several years where her son, Donald Axton, also makes his home. MT. Bellamy rep resents the National Grocery Con- pany in this section, with head quarters at Juneau.
 While visiting his home town early in the spring, he stopped at Denver for a special mission, a mission that will tomorrow become a realization.
 Mrs. Axton was met in Ketchi- kan by Mir Bellamy, who returnsd to the Capitol City with her aboard the steamer North Sea. En- route to Alaska, Mrs. Axton visited at Portland, Ore, with MT. Bel lamy's daughter, Mrs. Harriet Teuscher, who accompanied her to Seattle.
 On board the North Sea, Mrs. Axton made the acquaintance of a Mrs. Charles Bellamy of Mexico, Missouri, who is disembarking at Sitka. While no relation, Mrs. Bel lamy and the future Mrs. Bellamy felt as though they had something in common, and their voyage to Juneau was made more enjoyable by each others company.
 MT. Bellamy and his bride will make their home in this city, re- siding at a suite in the Baranof Hotel, which today is profusion of flowers for the wedding occasion tomorrow
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
Mrs. Hoffman Is Honored with Tea
 This Afternoon

With Mrs. Roy Gillespie as host ess, tea this afternoon between ? and 5. o'clock was complimentary to her house gest, Mrs. Gertrude Hoffman of Seattle. The affair was given at the Marine Apart ments of Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. H. C. Redman.
 Pouring during the afternoon were Mrs. Sam Paul, Mrs. w. E. Cahill and Mrs. A. E. Glover. Those assisting were Mrs. Birdie Blom- gren, Mrs. c. P. Jenne, Mrs. George Pearce, Mrs. J. E. Neate, Mrs. Jack Crawford, Mrs. Kath- crime Hooker and Mrs. E. Powers.
 Arrangements of spring flowers were placed about the apartments and a floral centerpiece on t he tea table was offset by yellow tapers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
HI-T0Rk BRAKES SOMETHING NEW
 ON LATE TRUCKS
New Fe ature of Safety, Uniform Operation, Say
 CowIing-Da Co.

One of the most important im- provements to come from the drafting boards, laboratories, and proving grounds of the automotive industry in recent years is the de- velopment of Hi-Tork hydraulic brakes, used for the first time on the rear wheels of the new Inter- national models K-4 and KS, whose Juneau agency is Cowling-Davlin Company.
 These trucks, which have rated capacities of IA and 1la tons, re- spectively, are two of five new In ternational models in the # to 1ts-ton range, which went into regular production at International Harvester Works, Springfield, Ohio, recently.
 The simplicity, ability to take punishment, and freedom from the ills which have been prevalent in brake design" explained w. D Reese, chief engineer, motor trucks, International Harvester Company, enable the new Hi-Tork brake to meet the demands imposed by greater engine power output, high speeds, constantly increasing traf- fife density. and the tendency to- ward greater loads.
 Modern high speeds and con- gested traffic conditions present in creased problem of highway safe ty, so four years our company, as a leading truck manufacturer, has felt a responsibility and obligation to utilize our resources and experi- ence to help solve these problems. We therefore, in cooperation with brake and brake-lining manufac- turers, have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent years in exhaustive laboratory and road tests to determine exactly what types and sizes of brakes would best meet present-day re- quirements. Tests have been con- ducted on mountain roads and un- der the most severe trucking condi- tions that could be selected.D
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
RETURN FROM SOUTH

MT. and Mrs. Zalmain Gross and children arrived home today on the Columbia, after visiting in Califor- mia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20

The United States had LOTT cities of more than 10000 persons at the time of the 1940 census.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
Virginia Morley
 Here. On Visit

Miss Virginia Morley, daughter of pr. and Mrs. J. F. Morley, for merly of Juneau, arrived here or the steamer Columbia and will be he guest of Miss Maydelle George tt the family apartment in the 3aranof for the next few weeks.
 A graduate of Juneau High School last year, Miss Morley has been residing in Minneapolis with her parents for the past winter. Prior to coming here she visited with her brother and sister-in-iaw in California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
putsth p|ot
 In Santiago
 Revealed

SANTIAGO, May 20.-The Police Investigation Department announc- es finding evidence that Vanguard ists, formerly known as Nazis, plan ned Putsch against the Chilean Government.
 The police announce that Van guardists, now political faction, attempted to break into the Radi- cal Party Convention last Friday night and this resulted in one Radi- cal killed and four wounded. The invasion" of the convention was planned as step in the attack and overthrow of the Chilean Gov crnment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
SOAP BOX DERBY ENTRANTS TO SEE
 FREE MOVIE HERE

The Soap Box Derby motion pie ture, The American Way" Will be shown at the Capitol Theatre Friday and Saturday as part of the regular weekend program, Manager Charles Beale announced today.
 All boy entrants in the Soap Box Derby to be held here June 26, are invited to call at Derby headquar- ters on Front Street tonight or any night this week in order to receive free passes to the picture.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
SPENCER SAILS

Capt. s. E. Anderson of the hali- butter Spencer unloaded l1,500 pounds of fish at the Cold Storage dock today, selling to the Alaska Coast Fisheries at prices of 895 and TAO cents per pound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20

Subscrlpe TOT The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-20
NORTH SEA GREW DONATES $25.50
 FOR IRON LUNG
Men on North|and Vessel Take Up Collection
 for Local Cause

A collection taken up by crew members of the s. s. North Sea and totaling $25.50 was contributed today to help buy the Juneau iron lung for standby use here in case of another emergency such as that which recently cost the life of an infantile paralysis victim.
 The North Sea crews gift brings total donations to $65317 which will be ample to pay for the portable respirator and it's delivery to Ju- neau.
 Juneau being our home port we feel the cause a most worthy one" :" reads brief letter accompanying the. donation of the crew of the North Sea. Their contributions were as follows: