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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
L. S. Not Aware
of Its Danger

(Bv international News Seryics)
Washington, Apr. Is ms
American opinion is not yet ade-
quately aware OF the acuteness Of
the international situation, Presi.
dent Roosevelt declared today at
his press conference.
He added, however, that the ma
ton is becoming increasingly con-
scious OF the American position
and OF possible future dangers.
When a reporter asked whether
British Greek and Yugoslayian re-
verses rendered the American posi-.
ton more dangerous, Mr.. Roose-
Welt paused a second and then
said he did not think such a CUES.
ton should either be asked or an.
swered
Mr.. Roosevelt made It known
that specific authorizations had
been made for aid to China. al
though he did not know whether
any OF It actually was yet en- route.
In connection with comments on
organization OF a civilian air corps
Of 100000 persons, to be trained
in spotting enemy planes, Mr.
inferred an actual DANCE OF aerial
Roosevelt was asked whether this
invasion Of the United States.
s. The President told his question
er that he knew as much about
that subject as did the Chief Exc
cutive
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

Cain, Abel Case
Claimed Reversed

Ann Arbor, Mich, Apr. 1S-"Thtz
IS a case OF where Abel slew. Cain, !"
Hubert Thompson. court-dppointed
attorney defending Beecher os-
borne, Chelsea, on fratricide
charge in circuit court said Thurs
day in addressing the jury. The de-
tense will try to show Osborne had
been wTonZed by his brother, Price,
whom he Is alleged TO have slain
with a Jack-knife during an argu
ment last Jan. 81. u.
The knife. which measures seven
and one-half inches when opened,
was marked as an exhibit.
Thursday afternoon testimony
was taken from Sheriff John L. oS
born, and from Dona Joseph. broth.
erin.law Of Beecher and Price os
borne. at whose home the fatal
stabbing took place. The defendant
claims that his brother had grossly
insulted Mrs. Murrel Osborne,
Beecher's wife. provoking the quar-
rel. He also claims his brother at
tackled him first and that he dew
the knife In self-defense.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Lindbergh Sees NaI Victory Already Won

our nation into the conflict"
Lindbergh characterized the
sending OF arms TO Europe a
mistake" which has weakened
the nations position, added TO
bloodshed in European countries,
and failed 10 alter the course Of
the war. He said that the United
States must keep its fleet out Of
the war zones and stop sending
most OF our modern fighting
planes abroad II # Is to maintain
the ability to defend itself in the
future
Lindbergh said that the mission
OF the America First Committee.
OF which he Is member. was to
clarity the issues" 70 build self
confidence and strength IN Amer
icl." and 70 keep the nation out OF
war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Clues in
Arena Staying

Chicago, Apr. 1s-AP-A theory
that John F. Arenas editorial at
tscks on prc-Fascists led to the
Staying OF the Italian language
newspaper editor weakened today
on the basis of fresh evidence.
Police Sergt. George Brady re-
ported that among papers found in
Arenas office yesterday was a
copy of letter the editor had sent
n 1899 to Joseph Goebbels, Ger
man propaganda chief
Sergt. Brady said that In the
letter Arena had offered his serv.
ices in behalf OF the German cause.
The officer also said he learned
from Arenas secretary, Miss Betty
Eieh, that the editor had been on
friendly terms with the German
consulate in Chicago.
In recent issues OF his paper, La
Tribuna, Arena published editorials
against what he termed "fifth-col.
umn activities" by a member OF
the Chicago Italian consulate.
Police Capt. Patrick 0'Connell
said that there were so many clues
that investigators have been UNI
able TO determine the exact motive
for the murder OF the editor. who
was slain by two gunner on a
street Wednesday night.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Filler Missing
From Panama

nv International New. serv:csl
Washington. Apr. lS-1NS-At the
request OF Rep. Arnold ID Ill. War
Department planes in Panama have
been ordered TO conduct a search
OF Nicaragusn jungles for Pilot
Usher Rousch, a native Of Pales-
tine, Ill. who has been missing
since April 4, Arnold announced
today.
Rousch, flying for Taca, Cen
trail American firm, was en- route
from Alamicomba to Siuna with a
load OF chicle when he and his plane
disappeared. Arnold said that
ground crews and native planes have
been unable to find any trace Of
Rousch or his ship. Rousch is the
last survivor OF three brothers, all
we'll known fliers. His brothers
were killed in plane crashes, Ar
mold said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Tobeyi Seeking
Definite Issue
About COnvoys
Alleges Indirection
by Administration


Washington, Apr. 1S-UP- The
over American con-
voys for war shipments to Britain
was expected to precipitate heated
debate in the Senate again today.
Sen. Charles W. Tobey, R., N. H.
author of an .anti-convoy resolu-
ton, charged in a telegram to
President Roosevelt last night that
"word-twisting phrases OF avoid
snce and indirection have been
used to conceal rather than re-
veal the administration position
on conveys. He called for a frank,
uDequivocal and complete states
ment" on the Presidents policy.
= Tobey indicated that he would
discuss all phases Of the convoy
question on the floor today, in
GLIDING unconfirmed newspaper
reports. which have been vigorous
~ denounced by the White House,
that U. S. naval vessels and coast
guard cutters are escorting British
cargo ships in the western At
lantic,
Although the convoy question
remains potentially the most ex-
plosiye subject In the capital, Con
gress and administration quarters
are devoting most OF their atten-
ton TO the overall problem OF
more merchant ships for Britain.
Republican members Of the
See CONVOYS-Paee
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

Chicago, Apr. IS - AP-Col
Charles A. Lindbergh believes that
England and France were van
pushed before they began 10 fight
and that Britain cannot win even
with all the resources OF the Uni
ted States.
His opinion that a Nazi victory
was an accomplished fact was ex-
pressed last night in an address
delivered at a rally sponsored by
the America First Committee.
Making an appeal for unity
among those groups which oppose
L S. Intervention in the war.
Lindbergh asserted that a minori-
~ mas led the nation toward war
through misinfdrmstion and con-
fusion Of the issues involved
War is not inevitable for this
country" he said. The claim that
our participation is inevitable
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Price Control May
Bring Test Action

Washington. Apr. 1s-AP- The
government is prepared to meet
any effort to challenge its authori-
ty TO control prices. defense Of
fcials said today, although public
opinion has been the principal
weapon for enforcement Of orders
so far issued.
The possibility OF test OF auth
ority arose this week when an
order was issued freezing steel
and iron prices. Steel men claim
ed It would prove injurious TO the
industry. indicating a fight might
be avoided, however. price control
authorities said today that the order
was subject 10 modification any
time investigation showed that 10
be necessary.
With regard 10 the general prob
lem OF enforcement, Leon Hender-
son, price administrator. said his
greatest weapon was the moral
support OF the community"
Il am not so much interested in
the individual violator." he add.
ed. Il said we could take care
OF him and We can"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

is simply propaganda by those
who want TO get US in"
I'VE must face the fact that
England "a in a desperate posi-
ton" he continued. Up 10 date
she has lost every major cam
paign in which she has participa-
ted. Her shipping losses are OF the
utmost seriousness, and her cities
have been devastated by bombs.xx
Personally. / believe 1t will be
a tragedy TO the wprld-a tragedy
even to Germany If the British
empire colIapses. But | must tell
you frankly that believe this
war was lost b. England and
France even before Il was declar-
ed. and that Il is not within car
power in America today 10 win
the war for England. even though
we throw the entire resources OF
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
CIO Files Five
Day Notice &c
Strike in CM
Agreement Ending
Monday


General Motors Corporation to-
day faced the threat OF a strike in
its 30-odd Michigan plants, and pos
sibly in its factories in other states
as we'll
President Il. ]. Thomas OF the
clio United Automobile Workers an
nounced last night that the union
was filing the five-day notice OF
intention TO strike. as required I'M
der Michigan law.
A one-year agreement between
union and company on wages and
working conditions expires Sunday,
and union leaders expressed deter
mination 10 walk out II necessary
to enforce their demands. which
include union shop recognition,
wage increases OF 10 cents an hour
and additional vacation allowances,
Negotiations toward new con-
tract have been under way for
several weeks. The. present agree
ment covers more than so widely
scattered plants employing 10000
men.
Thomas said that II a strike
should be called in the Michigan
plants, similar action probably
would be taken in other GMC units.
The United Automobile Workers
concluded only last Friday a strike
against the Ford Motor Company
River Rouge plant
Leaders OF the union declared
that II strike were called. II
would be organized so as not to In
terfeFe with defense contracts. The
company announced last night II
was months ahead OF schedule" on
a S61 100000 order for machine
guns being manufactured at four
plants in Michigan. Ohio and New
York.
Soft coal mines remained out OF
production today. The CLIO United
Mine Workers. who had adjusted
contract differences with northern
Appalachian operators decided NOT
to go hack 10 work until q wage dis
rute with southern operators could
be settled too. Southern operators
object TO elimination OF a wage DIFF
ferential which. under the old con-
tract established a scale. OF $3.50
a day in the South and IS In the
North. The union wants 81 over all.
and northern operators were ready
to sign an agreement TO that effect.
The southern mine owners have
offered an II per cent increase.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

Washington, Apr. 1S-UP- A
bitter, acknowledgements, diplomatic
battle is being fought today over
the future role OF fallen France in
the present war. II is fight in
which food is being ranged against
the remnants of the French fleet
and French troops in Africa.
The intensity Of the struggle was
emphasized yesterday by CASTOR
Henry-Haye, ambassador of the
Vichy government. before he called
on Undersecretary OF State Sumner
Welles. Henry-Haye wants French
credits in this country ''unfrozen"
to permit purchase Of foods for
shipment on presently tied UP
French ships.
He was asked by reporters about
reports that Axis troops now march
ing across Egypt toward khe Suaz
Canal had crossed the MediteFTan-
can from unoccupied France to
French possessions in North Africa.
France Blamed
For the last nine months, he
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
High Taxes in
Lower Income
Brackets Seen
Also
to be Taxed

Wy y AlNGu
Washington, Apr. 1S-UP-Cor-
porations and individuals-particu-
larly in the low and middle brack-
ets-today faced the prospect of
paying 25 to so per cent higher
taxes. on this years income and
on cigarets, gasoline, and other
taxable commodities beginning
July /.
The Administration has asked
Congress to raise S3,444.000 900
(B) q year in new revenue-the
largest tax program In history. The
Treasury suggested that II could
be raised in three ways:
i. A general increase In vir-
tually all existing levies by one
quarter to one-half of present rates.
2. New nuisance" taxes in ad-
dition to increases in old ones.
8. Reduced credits and exemp-
tons in income tax schedules.
The Administrations goal is TO
increase anticipated federal reve-
nue. by one-third. Present spend
ing plans call for the outlay of
S19, 1000, 000.0 900 in the fiscal year be-
ginning July /. The Treasury es-
Inmates that existing tax rates will
bring in SO, $4,000. 900, leaving a
deficit OF some $9,777, 100000. II
$3.444, 100000 can be raised in new
levies. the program could be financ-
ed with 50 Of tax money for every
81 of borrowed funds.
One Third More
Secretary Of the Treasury Henry
Morgenthau, Jr., who outlined the
program to a bipartisan group
OF congressional leaders, said the
ideal way OF increasing federal
revenue to S12,667, 100000 next year
would be to have each individual
and business pay a third more
taxes than they pay now"
But the burden actually will fall
more heavily on the lower and
middle income brackets since 1t
would be impossible to put such
proportionate increase on the in
comes OF rich men whose surtax
rates now run as high as rs per
cent.
This was emphasized in congress
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Early Action
OH Labor Bill
Deemed Likely
Would Provide Is
Day Cooling Off

BY Cnlteu fTeSSl
Washington, Apr. 18-UP-Con-
gressional leaders today predicted
early House passage OF the Vinson
bill which would compel mediation
OF labor disputes in defense plants
and require employers to eject
Communists and Bundists from
those plants.
The legislation, imposing q 20
day waiting period before any
strike could begin, has heeR ap.
proved unarirrsusiy by the House
Naval Affairs Committee and may
go before the House next week.
The bill will give Congress its
first opportunity for a showdown
on so-called anti-strike legislation
about which there has been daily
discussion in the House ever since
the recent wave of defense strikes.
Chairman Carl Vinson, D., Ga.
author OF the bill, believed the
major controversy would come on
the provision for outlawing estab-
lishment OF any more closed union
shops in defense plants. Efforts
to strike 1t out in committee we're
rejected by a close vote. Four
members intend to carry their fight
to the floor.
The House also will probably
strike a snag over the bills flat
requirement that employers dis
miss members. or former members,
OF the Communist party. the Young
Communist League, the German
American Bund and all others
whom they 'have reasonable cause
to believe" advocate forceful over
throw Of the government.
That provision requires all
present and future defense work
ers TO make affidavit, within 30
days, that they are not members
OF the specified organizations and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Bitter Battle Being Fought
Over Part of France i'm War

said, France has been blamed for
everything. 1t reminds me OF the
story OF the man with the very jeal.
GUS wife.
Every night he would come home
right on time. But she would scold
him and accuse him OF being out
flirting with other women. Finally
he said to himself, Well, IL | am
to be accused l might as we'll have
the fun
In telling the story he gave no
indication of a threat. He spoke
lightly, as in telling a slightly racy
anecdote. But to persons familiar
with the battle over food for France,
the words were important.
Two Factions
Back of them Is the story OF a
France which fell 10 months ago,
's1a OF iIer history since tAkn. Two
factions now fight for control of
French destiny--those who believe
that France can be restored as a
first rate world power, and those
who believe the Axis will win and
that collaboration is Frances only
hope for mercy in the final peace
treaties.
Since the FTanco-German arms
tice the use of the French fleet and
French troops in Africa has been
the object OF controversy. Some
French sailors went with the Brit.
ish. Others stayed with the fleet
in African ports.
What is left of the French fleet
is substantial prize which Ger
many could use to advantage. APP
prehension that it might be sur.
reptitiously used against Great
Britain has increased since Admiral
~
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Union Denies
Strike at Ford
Rouge Plant
Three Injured in
Skirmishes-

Detroit, Mich, Apr. 1s- The
UAW-CIo has not called \ strike at
tina Ford Motor Co. nor .doea 1t in
tend TO call a strike" R. j. Thomas.
president OF the union declared to-
day. However. in skirmisbes this
morning at the foundry at the huge
River Rouge plant, at least three
union men we're injured.
The three men. Elm Garin, Lyg.
mund Galka and Stanley Plewa, all
OF Detroit, said they had been
struck by Negro foundry workers
who stripped off their union
badges. Plewa said he was hit from
behind as he punched the time
clock.
Company and union officials ad-
mitted that tension was high and
said that outbreaks could be ex-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Government Seeks
Air Raid Spoilers

IsF araVNAaAIA
/. Washington, Apr. lS-AP-The
Army called today for half mill
Hon civilian volunteers to man an
air raid spotting system. Gaping
a series of. swift defense moves
which reflected the grave attitude
OF government officials toward the
mounting war crisis abroad. ,--
Auto makers agreed to .curtaif
production of pleasure cars and
commercial vehicles by 20 per cent
in order to build more ornaments.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau
called for s3,5o0,0O0,O0O in new
taxes.
Four new. speedy freighters
were requisitioned from private
owners for transfer to Britain.
Women as well as men we're ex-
pected to be enrolled in the air
raid precaution network which gem
eral George c. Marshall. chief OF
STAFF. called real preparedness for
a possible emergency"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
STRIKE VOTE APPROVED

/. 'Muskegon, Apr. 1s-AP-A strike
vote was approved Thursday by
members OF the Muskegon Motor
Specialties Local OF the United Au-
tomobile Workers (CTO). The
count was reported TO be 30s TO 8.
The union has asked the State
Labor Mediation Board TO determ-
inc II the company lis engaged in
defense work.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

(By Associated Press)
The unconditional surrender OF
the Yugoslav army. effective at IS
a. m. EST, today, will release
more Nazi forces, German observ-
ers declared. for the campaign in
Greece, where smashing Axis at
lacks apparently are forcing the
Greeks to yield slowly along the
west and central portions OF the
Hellenic defense line.
British, Australian and New Zea-
land forces holding Mount Olympus.
eastern anchor OF the line. contin-
ued TO beat off almost incessant
Nazi attacks and held stubbornly
TO their positions, Athens reports
said.
Greeks Gloomy
An authoritative Greek spokes.
man expressed a gloomy view OF the
situation. saying It was develop
ing unfavorably."
"Uneasiness and regret regarding
the military situation is justified"
he declared. The struggle against
two empires which was imposed on
US by Germany could not last ms
definitely"
One report from the front esti-
mated Nazi losses In the Greek In
vasion thus far at $4,000 dead, but
the German war machine continued
to hurl its forces southwark.
One source said they were max
ing progress from Grevena, on the
central front, and the Italians were
said to be pushing the Greeks out
of Albania and back along the west
ern end of the line.
May BE Trapped
Dispatches IN Rome said Greeks
retreating from Klisura, Albania.
were In danger Of being cut off by
a Fascist column.
Military sources In Berlin said
the Yugoslav victory was won al
most without bloodshed," and de-
clared German dead in the cam
paign would be counted in the
hundreds"
They said the capitulation OF the
Yugoslav army would mean that
more men. equipment and a great
er Concentration OF brilliant lead.
ership' could be thrown into the
campaign in Greece.
Bomb Berlin
In the western air war, the Royal
Air Force gave a swift answer to
the violent and devastating Wednes-
day night air raid on London by
striking at Berlin.
German sources said residential
sections and cultural institutions"
in the German capital we're hit. ON.
nous language in the light OF Off
cial Germany's repeated declaration
that such attacks would be avenged
in increasing measure.
German bombers, meanwhile. con-
centrated their attacks on Ports.
mouth in England London, still
digging out from the heavy raid OF
the night before, had two brief
alerts, but no bombs fell.
Drive Halted
London, Apr. 18-U,P-The Ger.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Congress Today
(By Associated Prsss)

(By Associated Prsss)
Senate
Routine business (meets noon.
EST.
Judiciary Subcommittee hears
Chairman James Fly OF Communi,
cations on bills to reform federal
administrative procedure (l0:30 d.
-m4.
Military Committee considers
bin 10 exempt medical and dental
students from compulsory military
service (10:s0 a. M.
House
Brief session moon.
THURSDAY
House Naval Committee APPROX
ed bill requiring 25-day cooling
of" period before defense strikes
could occur.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Today in 1916

fBy Associated Pressi
April is. 1916-AP- Russians
capture TrebiEond.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Surrender of Yugoslaus
Give Nazis More Troops
to Hurl Against Greece
British Sector at
Mount Olympus
Holding
HellenicS Giving
Ground on Part
of Line

(Ry International News Service)
Athens, Apr. te-lNS-Valorous
Brltlsh-Gree troops were forced
to withdraw to new defense posi-
lions In northern Greece today un-
der an irresistible and ceaseless
series OF assaults by reinforced
German troops who have been
seeking for days to crack the allied
line.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

ASUNcloN-lNs-The entire
Paraauaysn cabinet Of Presi-
dent Hleino moriniao resigned
today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER; Saturday:
Cloudy, Warmer

PASADENA. Cal. up DR..
Archibald Lewis Bouton, So. former
dean OF New York University Grad
uate School, died early today. He
had been i'll a week.
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See BITTER BATTLE-Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

TOKYO-INS-Koh Ishii, a Japa-
nese foreign office spokesman,
warned the United States today
against conveying ships to Britain.
1t is not a wise policy for the
United States to adopt the convoy
system" he declared. American
ships should be extremely eau
tious."
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

BUDAPEST, Hungary - APP -
Official sources disclosed today
that Hungarian troops marching
into northern Yugoslavia had en-
countered stiff resistance at some
points from Serb soldiers and
civilians.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

BUDAPEST-INS-Soviet Rus
STA has decided to participate in
Budapest's international fair next
month. II was announced today.
This display of friendship by the
CSSR mitigated tension caused by
Official Russian criticisms Of Hun
gary's military occupation OF
former Hungarian territory in
Fu RoslAyia
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

SINGAPORE ms A large
number OF American built planes
OF the Brewster Buffalo type are
already in service with Raj.
forces in Malaga. 1t was announc-
ed today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

See FoRDs-Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

KANE. Pains Three chill
dren we're burned to death early
today as a fire OF undetermined
origin Quilted the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William Liston. the childrens
grandparents. at Marienville, about
a miles south OF Kane Dead
we're: Bonnie" and Buddy" Lis
to-. age ten and seven respective
", and Elizabeth Hepinger, nine.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-18

See EUROPEAN wAR-Page 8