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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Plane Fell Apart,
Army Board Told
International News Service Wire

LOVELOCk. New, Feb. s.
The big, specially-equipped army
bomber from Alaska that crashed
in the Nevada desert mountains
Thursday with a death toll of
eight, apparently broke up in mid
air before il plunged to earth, ac-
cording to testimony before an
army board Of inquiry.
Parts of the plane were found
two miles from the scene of the
crash on 6.333-foot Ragged Top
Mountain. and some witnesses
testified that they had seen parts
falling after the major crash and
explosion on the mountainsidc.
A miner. Alex Ransom. was re-
ported en- route to Lovelock with
story that he had seen the
plane emitting smoke and flames
as it passed over his mine. eight
miles from the scene of the crash.
Col r {. Nelson. commanding
officer Of the Sacramento air
depot sand there was no evidence
OF sabotage, although that pos
slDllliy was being considered
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Still Broken
Master Missing, Dog Too
Weak to Fly
International News service Wire

KANSAS CITY. Feb. s. The
condition of Laddie. the dog with
a broken heart because of sepa-
ration from his master. was little
changed today following a blood
TRANSMISSION and food injections at
the Kansas City Veterinarian Hos
pital.
Laddic, Of .nondescript pedigree
though principally Airedale, has
pinned away since his master,
Everett II. Scott, enlisted in the
army al Chanute. Kan, four
months ago and left for Camp
Ord Cal During the last week
Laddic has refused to eat.
Scott was notified of the dog s
hunger strike and obtained spe-
cial permission from the comman-
dant AZ Camp Ord to have the
dog with him. The dog was
brought here from Chanute TO fly,
but was found too weak for the
Journey The veterinarian said it
would be tomorrow at the earliest
before it would be safe to ship
Laddic.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
=
Refused
Date. Kills
Himself
Times stan Correspondent

LANSING, Feb. Staggered be-
cause his girl friend refused to 60
on a weekend date with him. John
w. Thompson. 26-year-old Michi-
gan State College employee. shot
and killed himself early today in
front of her home.
The shooting occurred AT 3:4O
a. m. shortly after Miss Helen
Austin. 81. Of 1877 East Barnes
avenue. had returned from local
factory where she is employed as
a telephone operator.
Miss Austin told police:
"John was waiting In the
driveway when I drove In this
morning. He had been drinking.
He asked me to go TO HarbOr
Beach, his home, for the week
end and i refused.
"While we were talking he
showed me a pistol and threat
ened to end his life II I didn't
go. / told him TO he sensible md
20 home. He refused
Miss Austin said she started to
enter her garage when she heard
a shot. She said she found Thomp-
son lying in the driveway Miss
Phyllis Van Duesen of las East
Barnes street heard the shot and
ran TO the scene.
Thompson was employed in the
agricultural department of the col
lege. Miss Austin said he was en-
gagged to a girl in Kalamazoo but
that he had been attentive to her
for the pa st two and one-half
years. -==------
She said Thompson threatened
TO dine his life on several other oc-
caSions after they had had brief
arguments. Thompson lived at
PIG Charles street.
Police today were investigating
where he obtained the gun. At the
same time Chief John F. O'Brien
ordered parrafin tests of Thomp-
sons hand.
Coroner Ray Gorsline pro-
nounced the death a suicide.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Fired Ford Worker
Wins Job Payments

Referee Charles Rubinoff of the
state unemployment compensa-
ton commission today ruled that
John Gallo, 81. former employe of
the Ford Motor Company. was
discharged for reasons other than
misconduct in connection with his
work" and is entitled to unem-
ployment compensation commits
sion for 10 weeks. Gallo claimed
his dismissal was due TO union
activity.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Teacher Stays Away,
Traffic Judge Angry

Miss Sylvia B. kanter, %, a
teacher at the Duffield School,
was free on 500 bond today
pending trial February u on
reckless driving charge. She
aroused the anger of Judge George
T. Murphy when she failed to
appear in court. although her case
had been adjourned three times.
Judge Murphy ordered police
man TO bring Miss Kanter into
court but. she appeared before the
officer arrived at the school. Miss
Kanter said she had been ill.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Hudson Local Votes
On Peace Proposal

Whether a settlement of the dis
pute between the UAW-CIO and
the Hudson Motor Car Company
has been reached was 10 be de-
termined when vote of members
of the local is tabulated.
The settlement was submitted
TO the membership for ratification
last night al Carpathia Hall. If
il is accepted it will end the threat
of a strike of the $1,000 workers
in the plant which was made
Thursday in a five-day strike no.
tice TO the state labor mediation
board.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
DEATHS

Catherine Carstens. e1s7 Audubon, 30.
Henry oliver. 9e2 Garfield. as
Jerry Perkins, 34se Denton. Hsmtrsmck
william +. Morton 1880 St Aubin. 81.
Elizabeth Rocks. lO6 F., Montana. rs.
Peter Peter PERI 300 100 T Msr1ion 50, go
Nellie I.awanda. 2Ti4 18Th. Sc
Seropeh Hampikian. 1865 ColinGwood. IS.
Maksood G. Jarmaeian. 1881 BROOKLYN, "a.
Harouiin Broosalian. 1885 Steel, -.
Katherine Halpin, l4f4 W. Genesee. La
Mary waiburga. 1910 Mcclellan. 50
Elizabeth Ann Kaunas, 1864 Welland, 4
months.
sarita I.abassn. 2i49 Frederick. Is.
Esther Fishstein. siss Russell. 80.
sss: M' w: 1.s"; sis '2 ss Ms9sG9
Fred Cartridge. 1923 18Th. 81
Arthur Scott i57 wilkins. 81.
abraham Mutran, 1882 Medium. 20
William A COurev. 2il6 Canton, ~.
Cert rude Socha. 5i11 32ud. 30.
Olga l. Lodge, 1862 CollinEwood 90.
Louelia stark. 37ie I.athrop. u
Donald q Rortnn. s6f7 Ellsworth al
Sarah Parker, 50 Victor. Highland Park,
Marion Lalns 1925 Mcclellan. SIS.
George V. FINER. 225s sturtevani. S.
Bessie Bloomgarden. P52a Dexter Blvd. II
Christina Monnenmann, 100 Bellevue. 81.
William A Trail. $3.50 Mscklnaw. 20.
Theresa W Allen. 1897 Piedmont, IS.
Stella Bertschinger, l4Ins Manor, 81
Alfred ! Munson. 1856 Dunnbarton. 81.
Joseph Frank Feirer 1852 Coventry, "A.
Laura Starring 70i W Euclid 50.
Algiva Dixn. III Parkhurst. IS.
william l.. Shaw. 1900 Cadieux 20.
James A. Cowherd. i20s7 Monica. 80
Elizabeth Waiter. 1929 Infantry, so.
Alberta Gerard Lucker. 1882 Glenwood,
50
Roy Allen Collins q7ii McQuade. 80.
sydney Ray Jones 2s0t Sixth. 40
Christina Hiictook. Sarnia. Ontario SO.
Josephine Walker qa3 Farnworth. u.
Florence NJ Moore 1907 GRAY. 81.
Walter Harris. 1921 sherman. 20.
Molly Meisner 1890 Hardwood. SO.
John Smeston. SIS Chestnut, Wysndotte.
-
Arthur l.. Packard. 30t W. Florence. BAY
CIV a.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Radio Man Ordered
To Pay $500 A|imony

Eric s. Hewlett. writing pro-
duction manager of Station WJR.
today was under court order 10
pay $500 monthly alimony for the
support of his wife and two chill
dren. Circuit Judge Adolph +.
Marsehner granted Mrs. Ann +.
Hewlett of 9272 Cheyenne avenue,
a divorce upon testimony that
Hewlett frequently stayed out all
night and was Otherwise cruel.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Defense Strikes
Curb Awaits
House OK.
BY ARTHUR HACHTEN
Iat1 News service stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-House
passage of a bill to slow down de-
Tense industries strikes was fore
east today by Representative Vim
son Cd of Georgia. despite ain
earlier statement by Sidney Hill
man, associate director general Of
the office of production manage
ment, that such legislation is not
necessary.
Hillman. vice president of the
Congress of Industrial Organiza-
lion and labor's representative in
the OPM, said that aside from the
strike in the Vultee aircraft plant
IN California. there had been no
serious Interruptions in output Of
airplanes on account of labor dis
pute.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Post Office Offers
Baby Bond Stamps

Twenty-Five and 5O-ccnt stamps.
that can be exchanged for United
States baby bonds are now on sale
Al the post office. it was an
nounced todaAAhY- Postmaster Res-
coe Huston The stamps. intended
10 boost the sale of The s. and
$50 bonds. are To be- pasted in
books which when filed may be
exchanged for the baby bonds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Windsor Chief Asks
S25Chdrge on Fires

Wndsorites will have TO pay a
cover charge Of S25 TO have nui-
sance fires put out if Windsor
Fire Chief Clarence J. De Fields
has his way. He has asked the
council TO start such practice
H. cut down on the departments
unnecessary runs as an economy
measure,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Police Hold Youth, 10,
As Powder Puff Bandit

Bernard GrobelSki. Is. of 1925
Genoa avenue. alleged powder
puff bandit, was 10 be placed in
tho police showup today 10 he
viewed by recent robbery victims.
GrobclSki. police said. held up
Miss Edwina JuSzak. "a. of $3.50
Nuremberg avenue. gagged her
with two powder puffs and fed
with her purse, containing sl2.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
,ALLIS SETTLEMENT

lie said also. that the strike al
the Allis Chalmers plant in Mil
waukee, was on the road to settle
ment.
CIn Milwaukee. Col. Donald
Armstrong, executive ordnance
officer of the Chicago district,
declared that the nations entire
powder manufacturing program
has been blocked by the AlliS-
Chalmers strike and stated that
key equipment" must be re-
leased. He said that war de-
par ttfTterft= fie-iafs IN " asHiHgtOn
are greatly upset by delay in
getting the key equipment" out
and limited that drastic action
might be taken if it isn't re-
leased SoonD
Hillman at a press conference
described the labor situation in
defense industries as very salts
factory: said there had been re
markedly few stoppages of work,
and added:
1.-THE situation Is steady inn
proving. My suggestion Is, don't
NEEDLE with IL.
PRAISES COOPERATION
at is fair to say that at no
time in 30 years has there been
less interruptions Of work. CO.
operation Of all labor groups has
been remarkably good. Employ
ers, too, are cooperating. But
I would like to see even greater
cooperation between labor and
management in the national de-
Tense effort"
Meanwhile. Vinson, who is chair
man of the House naval affairs
committee and an administration
stalwart, said:
I'VE will have hearings on my
hill Immediately after the House
passes the lease-lend bill, and
I am sure that the House will
pass some legislation to slow
down strikes"
Under the bill introduced by Vim.
son a naval labor defense board
would be created 10 mediate en-
ployer-employe disputes in plants
on naval contracts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Asks EeOOSeveIt'S Aid
Wheeler Calls for Support OF His Probe of Nazi
Patents Holding Up American Defense
Ini.rnstlenal N.u. ser,lc. WIZ,

WASHINGTON Feb. s.-Sena-
tor Burton * Wheeler ID Of
Montana Observation-Disclosures foe
Of President Roosevelts lcase-lcnd
bill today called on the Chief
Executive 30 support actively his
projected Senate investigation of
foreign patents BeEsftettiii;sti'l,t.
German which are obStructlng
American defense.
The President. noting a charge
by Wheeler that TINS govefumcnt
IS sending England almost 81 per
cent of is airpiaue production
chIded Wheeler last Tncsday bv
observing that such Interruption
must be pleasing 10 German Chan
celiOf Uflcf.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Optimists' Party "Wednesday

The annual Valentine Party Of
the OptimiSt Club of Detroit will
be held next Wednesday in the
grand ballroom of Hotel Book.
Cadillac
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
IN pers
Flare on
Aid hill
By CECIL II. DICKSON o.
IBtI News service stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.--Re-
pubhcans and Democrats took
turns hurting angry charges dur
ing House debate yesterday on the
lend-lcaSe bin.
Hottest fights Of the day came
on an amendment by Representa-
tive Fish tRl of New York 10
prohibit President Roosevelt from
diSpoSing of any American naval
vessel 10 a country az war and a
proposal by Representative TIn,S-
ham ,Rl Of Massachusetts Ia
exclude Russia from obtaining any
aid under the bill
III We leave in the hill author
ity 10 the President 10 dispose
of our navy. and II that il made
Use of. IL will he an act of war"
Fish said land we will have
given away our power TO declare
war
Representative DirkScn (R) Of
Illinois asked the House:
Does the navy belong To the
President or TO the people of
the nation ."
He conlendcd the President
knew he did not have the power
10 dispose Of new warShipS. hut
said the leaSe-lcnd bill would per-
nit HIM 10 do so.
Representative Stanley tD) Of
Connecticut declared that Con-
grcSS lacks constitutional power
10 put ShAckleS on the President
in diSpoSing Of the navy.
THE President can sell
battleShip anytime he-aahis=
and all we can do Is impeach
him." Stanley said.
TYING PRESIDENTS HANDS
Representative Luther johnson
Cd of Texas who with Repre-
sentative Mccormack handled the
administration fight for the bill
denounced Fish's proposal as "a
proposition the purpose of which
is 10 tie the hands of the Presi-
dent, to embarrasS the President
and cripple him in his efforts TO
defend the United States.
Tinkham. hald-headed and hiG=
bearded world traveller, in sub
hitting his amendment to bar
Russia from any benefits under
the measure, declared the Soviet
Union is an "aggressor equal 10
Germany and that each had
entered and taken over six coun-
tries.
Russia is the arsenal of Ger
many as President Roosevelt is
making the United States the
arsenal OF the democracies-so-
called" ink h a m said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Male Help Wanted
Employment Agencies

Al OFFICE POSITIONS OPEN
DETROIT SELECT SERVICE BUREAU
$40 TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
JONES EMPLOYMENT Reliable day
workers. couples. porters, maids, wait
resses Columbia 1910
NUMEROUS positions open for experienced
office sales and technical personnel
MAC HENRY EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
$40 Griswod Building
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
friends on the Senate audit and
control committee to approve
the resolution for the appropri-
alton" for the inuIliry.

alton" for the inquiry.
Wheeler said the Senate. in the
last session, approved his reSolu-
ten fer an Investigation by the
interstate commerce committee Of
Tho patent situation and German
holdings in tinted States industry.
Senator Truman Cd of Mis-
souri,, he said. offered resolution
asking 500 600 for the inquiry.
hut 1t was held up by the audit
and control committee. the chair
man of which IS Senator ByrneS
ID of South Carolina. whom
Wheeler called a close personal
friend OF The President
ByrncS promptly issued n reply.
declaring Wheeler Informed the
Senate his resolution would not
call FOR the expenditure Of any
money Whenever Truman 70
quests action on his resolution. "a
hearing WI certainly be held,
Bylnes said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
MAIN OFFICE
1870 CASS AVENUE
AT TIMES SQUARE
CHERRY $500
Deatb notices

DELANY-February 7. Marie. beloved wife
Of Maurice: dear mother of Maurice Jr.
Clovis. Conrad and Raoul: grandmother oi
II grandchildren. one great grandchild
dear sister of !. Masse Of Tilbury, On
tario. 3. Masse Of Sandusky. Mich. Mrs
Elizabeth Day of Highland Park. Funera
Monday from 1l2Is Conner Ave. at 500
q. M. and ST. joachim Church at 800
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
HHEELERs REPLY

in sharply Wordcd reply
Wheeler saId today
III the President il 80 ANXIOUS
To find out who Is aiding Ger
many, he might advise his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08

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MAIN OFFICE
1870 CASS AVENUE
AT TIMES SQUARE
CHERRY $500
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Female Help Wanted

EXPERIENCED girl homework stay
nights: no cooking. 81, references. Town
send i2ijO.
EXPERIENCED laundry workers wanted
STEADY WORK. Apply Monday. eco East
Alexandrine.
GIRL White. about % for general. stay
night. no laundry. 10i Puritan. Town
send s-3ll
30 EXPERIENCED typisjs for addressing
envelopes See Mr. Jones, Eighth Floor.
AL Howard St
COLoRED girl Housework home nights
7i1 Biddle Wyandotte Wyandotte 1895
Ninewood 2-f466.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Trade Schools-Moie

ACETYLENE and arc welding taught ny
lesson the modern production way; low as
S25. no down payment required; day, night.
r. B Perry. 1901 w Lafayette.
LEARN MODERN BARBERING-Phone
write for particulars. Molar College. $50
NJ ichIgsn
MEN wanted to qualify tor framing N air
craft constr'n. Box B-s2s7. Detroit Times
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Lost ana Found

BRACELET-Lost. Diamond Reward. VIII
lady who called Friday, January II.
please call again-collect. Pennington 1884
FOUND - Pointer. owner must identity.
227 Marshal West. Ferndale.
WIRE-HAlRED TERROR lost white with
black brown spots. Named Dude" Re-
ward Townsend sg396
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Business Places for Rent

JEFFERSON EAsT-,l ! s,ory building.
first door north on Philip. isn't manu-
featuring Snox 1928.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
for Sale
pIlIcK FOR BARGAINS

BUICK FOR BARGAINS
$50 cAss $751; WOODWARD
BUICK-is40 custom Spas. trk. sedan .
beautiful maroon hnish, white walls,
radio, heater defroSiers like new. low
mileage beauty. Only 1895 fun price.
X. 3 Heated Store. 1922 Woodward.
BUICK 4-DooR TOURING SEDAN, 1885
Black. buili-in trunk good heater, $500.
nlsi old car as down lANment
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Housekeeping Rooms
Board and Room

HELEN 5i25 oPsessrdl.-L Large. com
Portable. good meals four rsranes onFe
1912
HIGHLAND. PARK Large front, twin
beds excellent meals Laundry. usnspor
taiion. Townsend h-soso.
KIRBY East 9i-Besuiifpl. comfortable
rooms connecting bath. excellent meas
reasonable
VIRGINIA PARK SECOND - ATTRACTIVE,
Warm Room. Adjoining Bath kEh INhp
GENTLEMAN Madison 3sJh-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Shar. irUing Quarters

pREFfAND-C Couple share new home WITH
smployed couple. transportation. mi
verstty 3-3s35.
SOUTH is5s- Couple to
snare beautiful niue-foorn home ali con-
vsntences thlDck Ford =. schaefefI.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08

EUCLID. West. s32-singie So double.
SIS so. steam neat, hot water telephone
aer
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Situations Wanfed-Moie


CHAUFFEUR Excellent references Take
other work High school graduate.
Terrace i-2i52
RELIABLE, middle English care
taker. watchman. Apartment references.
Call Temple 1891
RELIABLE man. colored. wishes work
Truck driver, porter. chauffeur. Fitzroy
o222
TOOL and DIE foreman. specializing on
progressive tools and dies. Considering
change. Arlington 6s75.
Situations Wanted-Femaie
CLEANING. laundry, experienced. shirts
silks, fine linens. NJ Simons, Tyler
$685..
EXPERIENCED coiored girl Wishes
weeks: IS. carfare. home nights. Town
send $685.
EXPERIENCED girl wishes days work,
Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday. Friday.
Tyler 4-1ys5.
NEAT colored girl wants days. good refer
ences. Dearborn i5i5-R, after 500.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08

EAST GRAND BOULEVARD. $40 MACK
Private home, large double, connecting
hahn genfleneD
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
TYING PRESIDENTS HANDS

Russia is the arsenal of Ger
many as President Roosevelt is
making the United States the
arsenal OF the demOcracies-so-
called" Tink h a m said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08

BOSTON WOODWARD = Attractive large
room. newly furnished. 500 weekly.
s-4202.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
BERT BAKER
Grand River, Cor. Livernois

BUicK-'3s de luxe 2-dr trk.. sdr trk
sedsns. coupes. radios. htrs.. etc. Is To
choose from. all coiors. low as tfls. trade.
$50 down. =. NJ. Gregory, Inc. Heated
showroom 1868 Gratio,.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08

1851, near stadium-Ho-
tel Brchcrest. pleasant rooms for single
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08
Residential Hotels
Furnished Rooms for Rent

ALMA. 1850 tChalmersb Clean bedroom.
garage. excellent transportation. reason
a hle pineree 24s4
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-08

BETHuNE 81 ,near Fisher BuildinsJ-
A IIracIIA. IIlnf I.,.lIn- one or Two
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20
JUNEAU PLAN OF DEFEN sE BEING DRAWN
Civilian Direlfor MeftdIf Calls Meeting for 40
 Key Men Here

Forty of Juneau's "key men" who have positions in utilities and in- dustries vital to the community met last night at the call of Frank Metcalf, Director of Civilian De- fense, as the initial step in form ing a defense unit here.
 Metcalf and Mayor Harry I. Lu- cas outlined the general objectives of the civilian defense effort, after which it was voted that the Mayor and Director appoint Juneau Ci- yilian Defense Board to formulate definite plans of organization to combat possible sabotage and other disruptive tactics.
 Lucas and Metcalf said it would be several days before they would be ready to announce membership of the committee.
 Similar civilian defense organiza- tions are being formed in all AL aska communities.