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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Reception Honors
Prof. Alexander

A reception in honor OF Prof.
Frederick Alexander, distinguish
ed director of the music depart
ment Of Michigan State Normal
College, was given by the Conser'
vatory faculty Saturday evening in
the ballroom OF Charles McKenny
Hall. Members OF the Madrigal
Club escorted the guests to the
upper hall where they signed the
guest book. After this Prof. Carl
Lindegren presented them to Mr..
Alexander. Others in the receiv'
ing line we're President John Mum
son, Mrs. Annis Dexter Gray and
Robert Luscombe.
The ball room was profusely dec
Grated with baskets OF flowers and
palms. Bouquets OF red roses were
graciously sent Ly the local Board
OF Commerce and by the Port
Huron High School Choir. Oyt Of
town guests came from Ann Ar
Dor, Howell, Jackson, Clinton,
Dearborn, Wyandotte, Mt. Glenn
ems, Birmingham and Detroit. The
reception, characterized by beauti'
full simplicity. became an informal,
friendly reunion as alumni, facul'
ty and other friends renewed &C
quaintanceship
Centerpieces OF roses, dolphin
ium. white candles and crystal
made beautiful settings for re-
freshments OF lemon ice cream and
cakes decorated with pastel col
ors. Those who grsciously presid'
ed at the tables were: Mrs. George
Wortley, Dean Susan B. Hill, Mrs.
Carl Lindegren, Mrs. James Break
ey. Mrs. Harry Shaefer. Mrs. Owen
Cleary, Mrs. A. ]. Sabourin, Miss
Elizabeth McCrickett, Miss Esther
Ballew. from Ypsilanti; and also
Mrs. Lloyd Kemp. Birmingham,
and Mrs. Mckee Robson and Mrs.
Robert Luscombe, Detroit.
This year marks the completion
Of Mr.. Alexander's 80 years OF
outstanding contribution to music.
Guests at the reception felt that
with devotion to his ideals he has
presented concerts OF unusual
beauty and excellence.
They said, TT is not only for his
music that Mr.. Alexander is be-
loved but also for the rare charm
OF his personality, the mellow gen
iality OF the scholar" To quote Miss
Lydia Jones, former dean OF WON
en-, "He is the master mind to thou
sands who have come and gone in
that he has not only been their au'
thorlty on music but an expression
Of the meaning OF culture"
As a coda to this musical eve
ming. while a few friends fingered,
Henry Melloche, on behalf Of the
faculty, alumni and other friends,
presented Mr.. Alexander with an
Italian book in which were inscrib'
ed the names OF all guests attend
ing the reception.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Poling-Hill Rites
SOlemnized Here

Saturday afternoon at o'clock
Rev. D. H. Porter OBLIGATED at the
marriage ceremony uniting William
Junior Polling, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William Polling, Ridge Road, and
Miss Mary Hill. Wyandotte, at the
Porter home. The young people
were attended by Miss Elaine
Horton as maid OF honor and Har-
vey Briggs as best man.
The bride wore a costume suit OF
white silk with corsage OF pink
roses. Miss Horton wore a gown OF
rose silk and also wore pink roses.
Mr.. Polling is a graduate OF Ypsi.
lanti High School and Mrs. Polling
formerly was a student in the Lin
coin School. Mr.. and Mrs. Polling
will reside for a short time with
the groom's parents and will then
move to Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16

Saunders, Dean Mason. preceptors;
Marion Cook and Ray Clark,
pages; Richard Hall, secretary;
Robert Siferd. recorder; William
Reed. pianist; and Donald Bailey,
soloist.
Members OF the second degree
team who have been appointed are
as follows: John Cottrell. master
inquisltor: Arthur Dieterle, senior
inquisitor; Thomas Abercrombie,
junior inquisitor; Harold Leverett,
DeMolay; Robert Mcclure, Guy;
Jack Cbcesman, Godfred; Claude
Patton, Hughes; Robert Abercrom-
bic. marshal; Forest Begole, DON
aid Bailey. Max Peck. and Jack
Abbey, guards; and Duane Fox,
constable.
Donald Hayden, the retiring mas
ter councillor, was complimented on
the efficiency OF his work during
his term OF office and ne and Nor
man Christian, past master coun-
cilor, were presented with the
award OF Representative DeMolay
which was announced by Dad" Hill
for the Grand Council.
The flower talk was given TO
three members OF the chapter by
Mr.. Hill.
Miss Carole Dieterle was selected
as Miss Ypsilanti DeMolsy" by
the members of the chapter Miss
Dieterle will compete later as a
candidate in the district contest
Announcements made by Ralph
Ridenour, new master councillor
were OF the DeMolay Moonlight,
JUL 10. the boat to leave Detroit
at $3.50 p. m; next council meeting,
July Is. to be at the home OF Arthur
Dieterle; and the next rally, July
Is. at Whitmore Lake.
Guests introduced were visitors
from out Of the city. Mrs. Hill, and
her mother, Mrs. Anna Herman and
advisory board members.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16

One OF the prettiest weddings OF
the season was that Saturday eve
ming at s o'clock in the First
Baptist Church which united in
marriage Miss Lucy Jane Hewlett,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Hewlett. and Lloyd Reed. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reed. Rev.
William r. Shaw officiated at the
double ring ceremony.
The front of the church was dec.
GRATED with palms and large bas-
kets OF white peonies, white gladi-
oil. and white bebe NUNS.
Before the ceremony. Mrs. Dewey
Ehle played piano selections and
Woodrow Jones sang Il Love You
Truly" AMI 20, Promise Me To
the strains OF Wagner's Wedding
March from "Lohengrin,' the bridal
party entered.
The bride, who was given in
marriage by her eldest brother
Lester Hewlett, Detroit, was lovely
in a costume OF white satin, lace
and net. Over a lace top and lace
and net bouffsnt skirt was q gown
OF white satin. Il was made with
long sleeves, coming TO points over
the hands, a square neckline and
long train. The bodice front was
tipped and the skirt front was cut
TO reveal the net and lace paneled
underskirt.
Her fingertip veil was OF net,
edged with lace, and the coronet
was studded with seed pearls. She
wore a pearl necklace and car
ried an arm bouquet Of white roses,
gladioli. and bebe NUNS tied with
white satin ribbons.
Mrs. Charles Hewlett, sister.in-
law OF the bride, was the mstron
OF honor and Mrs. Harold Hewlett.
also sister-in-law, was the
bridesmaid. Their gowns OF lace
and net were identical and were
made similar. TO that OF the bride.
Mrs. Charles Howlett's gown was
blue and she carried pink roses
and larkspur tied with pink ribbons.
Mrs. Harold Howlett's gown was
pink and she carried blue dolphin
iums and yellow roses. tied with
blue ribbons. They also wore match
ing flowers in their hair.
Phyllis Jane Hewlett, niece OF
the bride. was the dainty flower
girl. She was dressed in a long
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Miss Cook Presents
Delightful Recital

A voice OF richness and color
was shown Sunday evening by Miss
Carol Cook at her recital of songs.
given in the Ypsilanti High School
before a large and appreciative
audience. Her program which con-
tanned several numbers OF difficult
presentation was given with poise
and charm. From the simpler
lyrics 10 the operate numbers
splendid technique and quality Of
tone were displayed. Miss Cook,
who was a member OF this years
graduating class, has much talent
Roland Scbafer acted as accom-.
PIANIST.
After the recital, Mr.. and Mrs.
William E. Cook entertained at
their home in honor OF their daugh-
ter. There were about 80 guests
and delightful refreshments were
served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16

A Fathers Day dinner honoring
George Fuller, Willis, and also cele.
brating the graduation from Roose
welt High School OF Nuel Snod
grass brought 30 relatives OF the
honorees from Milan. Willis, Cone
Detroit and Ypsilanti TO Prospec,
Park. Sunday. to share bountiful
dinner at a long table gay with
bouquets OF summer flowers. Visit
ing and presentation OF gifts occu
pied the after.dinner hour before
the rain began.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Son Honored by
Mr., Mrs. Wagner

Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Wagner en-.
tertained Sunday evening after the
graduation exercises OF st. Thomas
High School, Ann Arbor, honoring
their son, L. J. Wagner. who was
one OF the graduates and who won
the University OF Michigan Honor
Trophy given to the senior who
has excelled in scholarship, lead
ership and athletics.
There we're SIS guests at the re-
ception. The decorations were in
his class colors, red and white. Ice
cream and cake we're served. three
special cakes being presented by
his aunts. One in the school colors,
green and white. represented a
flight OF steps with miniature fig
ures, the first a day-old babe, the
second the boy entering school. the
third an eighth grade graduate, and
the last, In cap and gown, the high
school graduate. Another bore dec
orations In the class red and white.
Mr.. Wagner received many beau
tiful gifts in honor OF the occasion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
DeMolay Chapter
Installs Officers
in Ceremony Here

Newly elected officers OF Ypsi.
lsnti Chapter Order OF DeMolay
were installed before a group OF
parents and friends az the chap
ter's semi-annual public installa'
ton, Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock
in the Masonic Temple lodge room.
Charles N. Hill. Dad OF Ypsilanti
Chapter, acted as master OF cere-
monies. Installing officers were
Harold F. Koch, Dearborn, men,
Der OF the Grand Council and depu'
ty in the Jurisdiction OF Michigan,
installing officer, Harry Jones, De-
troit. senior councillor; Marvin
Blackberry. Dad OF District Four
Chapters, junior councillor; Clifford
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16

Matevia, marshal; Edmund Quandt,
chaplain; Norman Christian. senior
deacon; and Edward Winter,
pianist.
New officers are Ralph Ridenour,
master councillor; Arthur Dieterle,
senior councillor; Thomas Aber-
crombi junior councillor; Harold
Leverett, senior deacon; Allen
Schreiner, Junior deacon; Raymond
Packer, senior steward; Linwood
Rogers, junior steward; Robert
Hutchinson. orator; Earl Ford,
scribe; Richard Davis. treasurer;
Thomas Harner. sentinel; George
Norman, chaplain; Jerry Moor.
man, marshal; Derwood Hagen,
standard bearer; Vance Mcdonald,
almoner; David Cummings, Ivan
Zeeb, Robert Fletcher, Robert
Freeman, Stanley Smith, Malcolm
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Two Events Observed

A delightful dinner honorfng
John Vince on Fathers Day and
celebrating the birthday OF Mrs.
Margaret Grub was enjoyed by 25
relatives under the trees in Pros
pect Park. Sunday afternoon. Gifts
and birthday cakes were features.
When the shower began. the group
adjourned TO the residence OF Mr..
Vince across the street for a social
hour. Those from out OF the city
were Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Ludwig
and son and Edward Ludwig. De-
troit. and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Dlckerson and five children. Belle
vile.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Entsrtslns Composers

Miss Dorothy James entertained
the Michigan Composers Club at
the home OF Mrs. Charles Hebble-
white. Saturday. at a luncheon and
business meeting. Twenty-four
members were present, and discus.
sion OF plans for next year was an
important feature. II was decided
TO sponsor q music composition
contest later in the year. Members
came from Detroit. Ann Arbor,
Battle Creek. Grand Rapids, Adrian,
East Lansing, Ypsilanti and Three
Rivers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Miss Barbara Brown,
Charles Parsons Wed
in St. Luke Church

Miss Barbara Brown, daughter
OF Mr.. and Ms. Loren S. Brown.
was united in marriage Sunday az
ternoon at o'clock in st. Luke
Episcopal Church to Charles Par
sons. son OF Mrs. Ethel. Parsons.
Rev. R. T. Appleyard officiating at
the service. The altar was adorn-
ed with white flowers, and Mrs. T.
Fred older played the traditional
wedding marches. Mrs. Parry
Boggs, Warsaw. Ind. aunt OF the
bride, sang 81 Love You Truly.
The bride was Acknowledgements
ed in white silk jersey made long
and with a short train. The hn'
gertip veil was attached with
coronet Of white flowers. She
carried white daisies.
Miss Mary McNully, cousin OF the
bride, was the maid OF honor and
she wore yellow organza and
natural leghorn hat. Her dress
was floor length and she carried
yellow daisies.
The best man was Marshall Par
sons, brother OF the groom.
A reception followed the wedding
in the choir room OF the parish
house. Mrs. Brown, the brides
mother, was assisted by two OF her
friends, Mrs. Hazel Briggs and
Mrs. Carl Stanton, and Mrs. Mar
shall Parsons presided at the punch
bowl. The bride cut the first slice
of the wedding.c cake, Miss McNully
finishing.
The bride was attired in a brown
and white jersey with matching
accessories in leaving for a we'd
ding trip. They will return about
the 25th OF the month.
Mrs. Parsons Is a graduate OF
Roosevelt High School and attend
ed the Normal College two years.
She belonged to Alpha Sigma AL
pha. The groom is a graduate OF
an Illinois high school and is n
the Wiedman Ford agency.
Two miscellaneous showers~~ere
given the bride. the first by Miss
McNully, Mrs. Laura Hester and
Mrs. Pauline Jewell. Mrs. Marshall
Parsons was hostess at the second
shower given in the Parsons home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Albert Fem WEEDS
Miss Frieda HeiSe

The marriage OF Miss Frieda
Heise. daughter OF Otto Heise,
Cleveland, Ohio, and Albert Fem,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. V. H. A. Fem,
this city, took place at the home
OF Rev. William r. Shaw Saturday
afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Beitman we're
the attendants.
A wedding supper followed at the
home OF the groom's parents. Teen
the couple left for a short trip
East.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Lloyd Reed WEEDS Miss Lucy
Howlett in Baptist Church

pink and white formal dress and
carried a basket OF rose petals. She
also wore flowers in her hair.
Harry Reed, brother of the bride
groom, served as best man and ush-
ers were Harold Hewlett and Cliff
ford Granger. The groom and his
best man wore white coats with
blue trousers and their bow ties
and boutonnieres were maroon.
Other men in the party also had
carnation boutonnieres.
Mrs. Hewlett, mother OF the bride,
wore a lavender print redingote
style dress with white accessories.
Mrs. Reed. mother OF the groom,
wore a blue and white redingote
dress with navy accessories. Both
wore corsages OF gardenias.
Following the ceremony, whic>l
was concluded with the playing Of
Mendelssohn's Wedding March,
there was a reception at the home
OF the bride. Featuring the refrest.
ments was a. large three tered
wedding cake. topped with min
iature bride and groom. Ice cream
and grooms cake was also served
TO the guests.
In leaving for a short trip, Mrs.
Reed put on a yellow sailor style
dress with white accessories. They
plan TO make their home here. Mrs.
REED was graduated from Lincoln
Consolidated School in the class Of
1885. Mr.. Reed attended Belleville
High School and Is employed in the
Ypsilanti plant OF the Ford Motor
Company.
Guests at the wedding and recep-
ton were from Milford. Detroit,
Wayne, Belleville. and Ypsilanti.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16

Mrs. Max Bronson entertained
the Eight.at.Eisht Bridge Club at
Charles McKenny Hall Friday eve
ming. The tables were decorated
with summer flowers. Prizes were
won by Mrs. Harold Mass, Mrs. P.
]. Walker and Mrs. Fred Sherman,
Palo Alto. Cal. a former member
OF the club. Refreshments were
served. This was the last meeting
OF the club for this season.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Parents OF Oauohter

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Richards, 155
Stewart St. are parents OF a daugh.
ter Weighing ten pounds. eight
ounces. The baby was born Sunday
In Boyer Hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Daunhter ArriXea

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Alderman,
Route 1, Milan. are announcing the
birth OF a daughter Sunday in
Boyer Hospital. The baby weighed
eight pounds, seven ounces.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Attend Golden Wedding

Mrs. c. o. Tyrrell and daugh.
ter. Miss Florentine Tyrrell. and
DR.. and Mrs. w. +. Buchanan and
children, Flint. attended the golden
wedding anniversary dinner OF Mrs.
Tyrrells parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G,
z. Gerber. Edwardsburg, Mich. at
the home OF their other daughter,
Mrs. Martin Rea, at Jackson, Sun
day. Covers were laid for twenty
three.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Enoaoement Announced

Mrs. Elizabeth johnson Is an.
nouncing the engagement Of her
daughter Mary Elizabeth to Cecil
Vsrgason. The wedding is to take
place the latter part OF June.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Attend Weddino

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Chaplin at
tended the wedding in Presbyterian
Church. Ann Arbor. Saturday eve.
ming at s o'clock OF Miss Blyths
Miller. daughter OF Ward A. Miller,
New York, and John Airey. Jr., Ann
Arbor. A reception followed with
200 guests at the Women's League.
Mr.. and Mrs. Airey, upon returning
from their wedding trip. will live In
a new home In Ann Arbor.
Mrs. Michael +. Maloney left for
her home at Cassadasa, n. Y, this
morning after spending the week
with her cousins. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Clark. While here she attended the
graduation Of her niece and nephew.
Vera and Ray Clark from Ypsilanti
High School
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. G.. Vorce were
present when their son, Raymond.
was among the $40 who we're grad.
uated with the class OF Al from
Michigan State College. East Ian.
sing. the final exercises taking
place Saturday.
Arnold F. Helle. who came home
Friday morning on a three-dsy fur.
Tough from Camp Grant, Rockford,
returned Sunday.
Miss Shelly LAffrey. Detroit. spent
Sunday with Miss Jennie ". Smith.
who has moved from sii BallArl
St TO 400 Olive St
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
School Has Picnic

The Carpenter School. OF which
Miss Opal Slavens has been teach
er, held their annual picnic in Pros.
pect Park, Sunday afternoon, with
80 parents and pupils in attend.
ance. The rain prevented any pro-
gram although It did not fall until
dinner had been enjoyed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16

Three children baptized Sunday
at the morning service. Children's
Day At the Congregational Church
we're Sue Ellesi Anthony. Gordon
Croveli Smith and Judith Marie
Marks,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. John LaBarge. sr.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. John LaBarse,
Jr.. left Sunday morning on a vaca'
ton trip TO Minnesota. They will
visit relatives in st. Paul. Walker
Virginia City. ST. Cloud. and Little
Falls. They expect to return in two
weeks.
Mrs. Vera Brown and daughter
Ruth. left Saturday for Higgins
Lake where they will spend two
weeks.
Charles Morrison, a teacher IN
the Hartland School has returned T.
the city TO spend the summer with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Morrison.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Birthdays Celebrated

Mrs. r. D. Moore was hostess,
Friday evening, at an enjoyable
birthday party, celebrating the an
niversaries OF her daughter, Miss
Grace Moore, and Miss Mary
Thumm. The evening was spent
playing pedro. prizes being awarded
to Mrs. Herbert Rockefeller. Mrs.
Edna Clough, Al Brown and Guy
Rockefeller. The honored guests
were remembered with many fine
gifts. Delicious refreshments, in
Guiding two birthday cakes, were
served Guests from out OF the city
were Mrs. Title Heibein and
daughter, Miss Arda. Mrs. Christine
Heibein and Al Brown, Ann Arbor;
and Miss Mabel Richie, Salem.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16
Announces Enhancement

Mr.. and Mrs. Eber A. Burke oil
1855 Michigan Ave. announced al
dinner party. the engagement OF
their daughter. ]. Lucille to ]
Merrill Riemsn OF Flint. The mar
rage will be at their home on July
~.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Waltz. Man
chester. spent Sunday with Mrs.
Peter Buccos.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

Although nothing has been said
publicly, it is learned here that
the British general staff no longer
believes the Germans will at
tempt to invade the Isles. The
Germans have suffered severe
losses in Russia both of men and
materiel. They are no longer in
the position they were last year
when they had only one battle
front and could throw an almost
unlimited number of men and
planes against Britain.
Not only have they lost heavily
in Russia, but even if the Lenin-
grad-Kiev line falls they will be
compelled to keep at least 100000
men on the Eastern front for the
next six or seven months. The
battle in Russia is expected to re-
sumo some time next spring.
Until then 100000 men will be
necessary just to watch the
Russian Armies.
Heavy Battle Of Atlantic Seen.
Consequently, while an invasion
is no longer expected and the
German air activities against
Britain will be on a much reduced
scale compared to last spring, the
German high command is expect
ed TO throw all of its naval and
air raiders into the battle Of the
Atlantic to prevent supplies from
reaching Great Britain.
The British Navy is in better
shape now than it was a few
months ago. The navy yards
have been able to launch a num-
Der of men-of-war and warships
which have been badly damaged
in the Atlantic and Mediterran-
can since Dunkerque have now
been repaired and have rejoined
the feet.
Nevertheless the British Navy
alone cannot protect the increas-
ed number of supply ships now
en- route daily from the United
States and the Empire and at the
same time meet the German
challenge in the Mediterranean.
Although large number of trans
ports carrying troops and war
materiel has been sent TO the
Near East and Egypt in the last
two months, they are not sufici-'
ent to meet the expected Ger
man onslaught. They helped to
build an adequate defensive
nucleus, but it will have to be
Evening star., 1941-09-12

pointed out by the President, by the
fiscal officers of the Government, by
Representatives and Senators, by
commentators and critics, by New
Dealers, anti-New Dealers and those
who occupy neutral ground.
In fact, If there is one thing these
days upon which there is in this
country complete unity of opinion,
it is that the threat of imitation
exists and that the actuality would
be disastrous to us all. There is not
dissenting voice on that propo-
sition.
Tuesday the facts were pretty
badly (but not too baldly) presented
in a speech by the Secretary of the
Treasury, Mr.. Morgenthau.
Price Control.
AS he pointed out, one Of the very
greatest administration problems is
to find means to avert this threat
ened imitation. Here, too, there is
unity Of thought both as to the
gravity of the problem and the
method by which it should be
handled.
Price Control" is the agreed an
swer. Everybody, economist as well
as layman, comedies that the essen
tial thing is to prevent runaway
prices. Hence, the President, pro-
claiming these views, many weeks
ago appointed price controller. and
the price controller, after many
weeks of inexcusable delay, has pro-
duced a bill, which is now in House
committee, to give him the necessary
power to put ceiling over prices.
That is the phrase and practically
everybody is in favor Of doing 1t.
Under such circumstances, it would
seem incredible that the admins
tration should evolve measure, the
avowed purpose of which is to keep
prices under control. but which ac-
tually renders such control i'm
possible.
Yet, that is precisely what it has
done. The pending bill is fraud
1t will not do what it proposes to do
and no informed person thinks il
will. 1t does not disturb in the least
any Of the artificial devices which
the administration has set up in the
last eight years to put prices up.
But, in addition, it specifically, and
in 50 many words, provides that
there shall be no regulation OF