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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
MAY CONTROL PRICES

Lansing. May 27-1NS-A bill
allowing the state board OF barber
examiners to regulate tonsorial
prices in metropolitan areas was
sent to the governor for signature
today The bill was sponsored by
the BARRIERS Union which com.
planned that many metropolitan
shops were cutting hair at a price
far less than the recognized stand
ard half dollar.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
IN WALL STREET
STOCK MARKET
QUIET. IRREGULAR

New York. May 27-INS- The
stock market was quiet and irreg-
ular today.
Sinking OF the Bismarck had no
noticeable effect on prices in the
early trading. and President Roose-
velt's fireside speech tonight con-
tinued the dominating influence.
.. S. Smelling was an individual
weak spot, falling more than two
points.
Some Of the oils gained, with
N. ]. Standard up half point. U.
IS. Steel and Bethlehem were .stea-
dy. while Youngstown slipped.
Montgomery Ward, Chrysler,
American Telephone. Kennecott
and Phelps Dodge were among the
stocks to lose ground. L. s. Rubber,
Great Northern, Anaconda and
American Water Works gairo
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
YpsiLanti Briefs

in municipal court Monday. Mon
day evening police arrested Claude
McQuaid, 4l6 y. Huron ST., on sim
mar charges when he was found
lettering in front of the Hotel
Huron, aud he was locked in city
Jail to await arraignment today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.-INS-In
an effort to combat fifth column
activities, the General Federation
OF Women's Clubs today began
the task Of organizing at least
100000 women" throughout the
United States to aid In the track
ing down OF subyersive activities.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
In The Sick Room

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thorne are
confined to the house by illness.
Mrs. Agnes PAUL. who has been
i'm bed for several weeks with in
iuries incurred in a bad fall, is able
10 sit up little.
Mrs. Zalpha Briskorn left Mon
day afternoon for Salem, Mass. al
ter receiving word that her mother.
Mrs. Margaret Liberge, is seriously
i'll and not expected TO live.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
CHURCH

Continued from Page One)
should be lifted agains< the sale
of any alcoholic beverage in army
camp.
(6) Liberty OF conscience.
ca The doors Of the church
building should be open daily,
where. possible, for rest, mediation
and prayer for all who pass by.
(s) Christians should utilize
every opportunity to minister to
the men in the camp.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
scys MISSING

Ypsilanti police are searching for
Francis Birch and James Hughes.
both IS years old, who did not re-
turn to their homes in Dexter Mon
day after attending school. The
Birch boy was residing with an
uncle at Dexter but his parents
reside at 407 y. Huron St, this
city. The Hughes youth was wear
ing blue overalls, blue shirt, black
oxfords and no hat.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
VIslt Water Plant

Eighth grade pupils Of Ipsilanti
High School visited the city water
softener and publication plant Mon
day. Three groups Of the same
grade toured the plant last week
Alvin Joslyn. general science teach
err, was in charge.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
OWEN LEE rENuRE

Lansing, May Fins Cover
nor Murray d Van Wagner to-
day afixed his signature to a bill
which makes Detroit's a. consta-
bles bailifs OF the common pleas
courts for the rest OF their lives
or until they retire.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27

ROME-AP-vasail Laci Mihai-
loft. accused Of firing several shots
at an automobile in which King
Vittorio EmanueIe was riding with
the Albanian premier on a visit TO
that country May Il. was execut.
ed at dawn today in Tirana Pri-
son.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Daily Market Report
NeaetabIea

Detroit. Mich, May 81
ASPARAGUS - No. /, 756sos
doz. punches.
BEETS-No. l, 75d GOO bu.
CARROTS-No. l, 65q75c bu.
ONIONS-No. l dry, $3.50 100 u
ID. sack.
PARsNIPS-No. /. 65qs5c bu.
POTATOES-New No. /, 60QsSe
bu.
RADISHES-Red, s1.156136 dog,
punches.
RHUBARB-Ou Outdoor, 25@35c dos.
punches.
RUTABAGAS-Nc. l. 50@75c bu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
To Reoraanize

a new organization and name for
the Community Band will be de
cided tonight at : in the regular
practice session in Ypsilanti High
School. Leland Randall, high school
faculty, has been directing the band
since the death of John =. Barn
hill.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Repairs Begun

Repairs on the Presbyterian
Church we're started Monday az
ternoon The first work contem-
plated is exterior freshening. A
steeplejack has considerable to do
on the two towers where the patina
will be removed and the original
copper revealed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Youth Detained

Russell Cole. Is, S701 Hamilton
Ave, Detroit. was detained by To-
cal state police this morning while
walking on US-112. He admitted
leaving home in April. and said he
has been since working on farms.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Poultry

Detroit, Mich. May 27-Poultry:
market steady. Hens. average run,
zoe; leghorn hens, 1Sc; cocks,
10 a 12c; rock springers, lbs
up, 22c:, 2la to 4 lbs. zoe; crosses
2 cents under rocks. leghorn spring.
ers. IL lbs IL. 1Sc.
No unloading OF poultry before 7
a. m or after p. NJ. Saturdays, no
unloading.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Butter and Equs

Detroit, Mich. May 81
BUTTER-best creamery IN tubs
Si12Q35kc.
EGGS - Current receipts. 22Ac;
dirties, 2112c; checks, 201ac.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Upholstery Burns

A cigarette ignited upholstery OF
George Schlicht's car while. the We
hicle was parked at the United
Stove Co.. Monday evening. Fire
men extinguished the blaze in the
cushions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
SENIOR QUEEN

Hillsdale -AP- Miss Beverly
Lint. %. has been named senior
queen at Hillsdale College She
will reign over the annual com
mencement festival June s.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27

Detroit, Mich. May 81
WHEAT No. red, in CARROTS
$1.0t.
BARLEY-Feeding, sec; mailing
range, 66@69c.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Assembly Of God Church
oraee RibIe EelIow.hlp

Wednesday. 7:45 p. Mid
week service with a message on
prayer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27

Mrs. Ruth Cornell. Chicago. teach.
er and lecturer, will speak on the
New Cycle Of Human Progress
at los n. Normal St. Wednesday al
S p. m. The meeting is sponsored
by the Bahai group here.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Quiet Disturbance

Police were called TO quiet dis
turbance in the 600 block Of Wat
ling Blvd, Monday night Occu-
pants Of the house were arguing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Christian and Missionary Alliance

Wednesday. 1880 p. Mid
week service Of prayer and Bible
study.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27

Fruits
Detroit, Mich, May 81
APPLES-Mclntosh. Nc. 1. 81. ESQ
1.50 bu.; Delicious No. !, $500
LIS bu., Jonathans. No. /, s0c6
& Sl.15 bu.; Northern Spies. No. l.
s1.2541.50 bu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27

First Church OF Christ. Scientist
"a Wednesday evening service
which includes testimonials Of heal.
ing is held at 1880.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Fined S

For being intoxicated and disor-
DERBY. Peter Preloe was fined s.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
Charch
Briefs
Free Methodist Church

Free Methodist Church
Tonight, 1880 p. m.-Meeting of
the Sunday School Board, at the
church.
Thursday, 1880 p. m.-Prayer
meeting.
Assembly Of God Church
Wednesday-Dsy OF Prayer at
the Church.
Wednesday. 7:45 .. m.-Midweek
Devotional Service.
Friday, 7:45 p. m.-Prayer Ser
vice.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27
TRAINS COLLIDE

Hudson, Mich. May IA COLI
sion OF two freight trains here late
Monday caused damage estimated
by railroad officials at 100000 and
damned traffic on the Cincinnati
Northern Railways Jackson line
Officials said that heavily laden
train stalled on a curve. Another
train following closely behind
plowed into the rear of the first
train, damaging several boxcars
and smashing a railway bridge.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-27

ROME-INS-An Italian bomb
ing attack on the British naval
base at Valetta Malta, and intense
artillery activity on the Tobruk
front In Libya we're announced by
the Italian high command today.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
A Proper Conception Of High Office

There very by hope
strive for good democracy securing
ca high places whose effort will be
service they capable of their
ideal to be hoped for often
desired But then
Such report came to attention recently.
certain man had been appointed responsible
required to confer with his
ms position HIS superior busy and the pponee
required to wait the outer office
ne noticed number OF going and of the office
some OF them important the political
and composing what might designate groups
the appontee admitted discussing
the problems of the job the
waiting out there could not help but coming
out of office There will be tendency
pressure to favor them OF
certain they
powerful have influence How
Whereupon the who the boss this
replied.
DO not trouble yourself about
the public
Forget about those who would bring
exist Devote making
will take of the pressure groups
That the the is
hear like coming high places
The man who instructed his
Governor Sam Ford Of
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
HE BEGS TO DIFFER

Il read with interest contribution
to the Forum in which reader
wrote on the overstocking of the
Wolf Creek game preserve. 1t has
always seemed to me that MANY
people discount the inherent intel
ilgence of deer-although many
hunters could testify that a deer at
times has an almost uncanny apti-
tude in looking after his own best
interests. To maintain his numbers
IN the face of the onslaughts of
hunting season, the depredations of
his natural enemies, plus the out-of-
season hunting. the deer indeed pos
sesses extraordinary abilities of
adaptation In view of this, it seems
strange to think that many people
adopt the assumption that certain
localized areas become overstocked
with game, for most wild life tech
noloRlsts agree that game will move
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
Plonninq for the Future

1t responsibility emergency to see that no one
sabotages American q
50 said Mr. Walter D. Fuller President National Association
u manufacturers recently pointing finger political
whose plans have failed to work smoothly
Today those planners Mr. Fuller demonstrate their
incompetence and lack OF foresight resign to
maps TWO million workers defense plants being TO sit dy
by on the relief rolls the work Of
for the a hand
ana the JOB at hand isn't all planes ships our
american life is defended there must
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

on to new ranges when the old ones
become too crowded. There can be
no doubt that in the case of our
little Wolf Creek game preserve,
any excess amount of deer will
readily move out of the protected
area Taking this view. a per1na-
nent game preserve would provide
a perpetual reservoir of game for
the surrounding Happy Hunting
Grounds.
This reader also suggests that
game preserves should be estab-
lished along national highways
where motorists may see the deer.
We're this to be done, traveller,
while having the opportunity to see
deer at close quarters, would also
often have the opportunity to pluck
said deer from the wreckage of his
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

! was also handed a copy of the
Rip-Saw, published at Resale Neb
It referred to the recent statement
by John L. Lewis that u. S. soldiers
would not dig coal. Members Of =
field artillery battery, Camp For
rest, Tenn, wrote Lewis as follows.
I'm response to your statement
that soldiers of the United States
army won't dig coal, we the under
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
Remove Objects Obstructinq Vision

Some Libby citizens complaining the distractions
TO proper vision and down Highway intersections in
the city ms point well taken
loo many po too signs corners MANY
bushes IN nearby yards All of make most difficult
Tor car driver approaching whether or not
is approaching highway
This matter that should public is constantly
Dne urged 70 use caution the highways
dnts and deaths and rightly The obstrct
vision at intersections would be merely safety measure
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
Just StroIIine
Round the Town
BY THE OBSERVER
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| was handed newspaper elm
ping this week received by Libby
citizen from relative in Mime
sofa. The clipping told of big an
nual celebration being staged at
Bemidii. Mimi. honoring the mem
DRY of Paul Bunyan, that famous
lumberjack, and his remarkable ex-
ploits. The clipping related that
while Paul was logging in northern
Minnesota, he finished washing his
dishes one day and stepped to the
door of his shack and threw out a
dishpan full of water and
thereby started the Mississippi
river.
Like most lumberiacks, Paurs
wanderings carried him far and
wide. | ran into landmarks OF his
back in the New England states
few years ago, and we know that
he was in the Libby district at one
time. Here, according to report, he
helped dig the Kootenai river can
yon. But we also know that his
wandering feet carried him west
ward to the coast country.
While we were in Oregon few
years ago. lumberjacks told us that
Paul had left many marks there of
his power. A long string of lakes
are found in the top of the Cascade
range. The lumberjacks said that
one spring Bunyan and his big blue
OK were logging the range and the
weather was pretty soft. The big
blue OK sank into the softened soil
with every step. leaving deep
footprint. These later filled with |
water and ever since have been de-
lightful lakes
Alsqethey told how Paul one day
loaded the big blue OK with rather |
heavy load of logs. In straining to
start the load. the beasts feet Slip
ped and gouged out the Columbia
river canyon through the Cascade
range.
While Paul must have spent con-
siderable time in the coast country,
we know that his heart must have
been in this section. For here it
was that he came to be buried. AS
everyone knows, Paul Bunyan's |
grave is a landmark a few miles
south of Libby That famous lum-
berjack may be sleeping here but
have often wondered what became
of his big blue OK. I'll
And then there was the Libby
woman who had never heard OF the
great Bunyan. A young man from
Seattle was in Libby and remarked
that he had been out on Libby creek |
near Paul Bunyan's grave. Whose
grave?" said the good woman. 7
never heard of anyone being buried I
out there" Why. you knowl Paul
Bunyan's grave, about II miles
south of town on Libby creek" re-
oiled the young man. Il never
knew there was anyone buried out
here" continued the woman. Why
n the world did they bury man
way out there when we have good
here in town.
And thus it is shown that while
Paul had great fame, he was not
Known by all of the people in his
'wn country. II
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
THE WESTERN NEWS, LIBBY. MONTANA

people,
as we'll as hope for futurer
o e DAYS ahead Mr. Fuller advocated
tested American principles as encouraging industry the prn
incentive the principle ewardng ingenuity initiative and hard
WIN WI" such setup American
quantities of the things lick Hitler lick initiation and c
another depression" - -
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

Running through some clippings
the other day | found this.
When you think it might be
fine thing for the government to
operate the railroads and other util-
tiles, don't forget that the poll
ticians operate the government and
it has yet to be proved that poll
ticians, as class, are more eff
cient or more honest operators than
business men as a class,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

). More than $50 different firms
supply parts in steady, scheduled
stream for radio transmitting and
receiving equipment for the armed
forces.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

signed members of Battery c. l9lst
Field Artillery. offer to dig coal at
our present rate of pay and to do
nate the difference in that pay and
the present average salary of a coal
miner to the treasury of the United
States for national defense" This
was signed by l02 members of the
Battery.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
Thursday, December 4, 1941

windshield or the remains OF his
radiator Too many accidents now
occur for such plan to be feasible.
The establishment of game pre-
serves along national highways
would also necessitate more limited
speeds, both day and night
A READER.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
THE FORUM

[Thfs Is department for the dis
cusslon OF pertinent topics by anyone
who 50 desires. 1t is open to every-
one ard any suitable subject may be
considered. However, what appears
IN this department does not neces-
sarily reflect the views Of this pa
per.-The Editor.l
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

A Cool Saving

Conductor: Madam, you will
have to pay full fare for this boy"
Mother: But he is only TO-"
Conductor: We'll, our rule is long
pants, full fare; short pants, half
fare"
Colored Nanny Tin rear of carl.
"Lawseel Next time Use gWine ride
for nothing"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

While Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Chap
men were driving back to Libby
this week from Idaho they noticed
a dead buck lying at the edge of
Highway No. 2 just this side OF the
Idaho state line. The buck had been
struck by car and both hind legs
broken. Evidently it had been left
to die.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

Is the. deer season over? What's
your guess
A Libby man was hunting elk
Monday morning and surprised two
men just as they had drawn down
ON deer When he cried out, "Oh,
look at the elk hunters' they were
taken completely by surprise.
Another Libby hunter saw deer
running away on three legs. shortly
after hearing shots. Later this same
man came onto two hunters who
had just been bombarding the dis
trict-with deer in the distance.
When accosted they showed every
indication of a guilty conscience:
later they admitted having shot at
deer.
Let's see Was it the elk season
that opened Monday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04
Help

More than companies all America helping General
Electric speed supplying that E. would
nal in norma imea
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-12-04

While good Libby citizen was
strolling round the town this week,
he accosted me and handed me d
bulletin issued by large whole
sale institution. II related to the
salary paid John l.. Lewis of the
c. l. 0. and some of Lewis rela-
tives. 1t makes interesting read
ing.
Lewis, as president of the United
Mine Works, gets annually SIS
10000
A. d. Lewis, brother, head of the
United Construction Workers, gets
annually-$l0,00000
Kathryn Lewis, John LIS daugh-
ter, as secretary Of Local SO. u. M
W., gets $7,500.00.
]. Raymond Bell, brother-in law.
comptroller of the c. I. O., gets
100000.
Or total to four members of the
Lewis family of $48,500.O0.
In addition to the above salaries
these people also have expense ac-
counts.
Evening star., 1941-01-16

half of Americas young manhood"
will have been "uprooted" from nor
NAL civilian occupations and taken
into the Army, c. c. G. camps, or
defense equipment factories.
Thoughtful men are convinced"
the committees statement added,
that unless this crisis be success
fully met, the consequences will
Evening star., 1941-01-16

life of American service men" to
meet what was described as "a
religious crisis unparalleled in
American history"
The committee, headed by DR..
Rufus w. Weaver, is affiliated with
more than 20 Protestant denomina-
tions.
During the next five years, the
committee asserted, "at least one
Evening star., 1941-01-16

further inquiry into activities of
William Dudley Pelley, former leader
of the Silver Shirt Legion Of
America.
Pelley recently has been writing
books and pamphlets he said would
be published by the Fellowship,
Press. Inc, at Noblesville, Ind.
I'VE have been watching the new
Pelley front very closely" Mr.. Dies
Evening star., 1941-01-16

said in an interview before a public
address.
"The Noblesville publishing con-
cern," he asserted, would be one of
our first investigations If the COM
mittee's work is continued by Con-
gress."
The committee is not functioning
at present, pending congressional
Evening star., 1941-01-16

affect organized religion In ways
which will prove to be most
disastrous. II our civilization is to
be saved, the religious faith of
Americas young manhood must be
preserved"
The committee suggested that the
President head the proposed COM
mission.
Evening star., 1941-01-16

action on requests for new authority
and funds.
Pelley was called before the COM
mittee early last year and heard
his Silver Shirt organization de-
nounced as Fascist in character"
Mr.. Dies, in his address, urged
public support for continuance Of
the committees work.
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Dies Committee Plans
Further Probe Of PeIIey
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 16.-Chair-
man Dies of the House Committee
on un-American Activities, said last
night the committee planned a
Evening star., 1941-01-16
Action Is Urged 10 Meet
U. 5. Religious Crisis
BY the Associated Press.

~ sAe hSooSidtcO TIcSS.
The General Committee on Army
and Navy Chaplains urged President
Roosevelt today to create a ma
tional commission on the spiritual
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-05
Wa|kout Ties Up
Ammunition Job

HARRISON. y. J.. Sept ;
Government ammunition contracts
valued at more than S3OOO.OOO
were reported al Standstill IN
the Atha works OF the Crucible
Steel Company OF America today
as the result of a walkout OF Go
maintenance men and crane opera
tors.
The walkout. called in a dispute
over wages and work-week provi-
SONS. affected about 300 en-
ployes. although only 1l9 electn-
Clans and 260 crane operators. rig
gers. pipe filters and painters ac-
tually were on strike.
Fred Schnitzcr. field representa-
tive OF the Steel Workers Organ
ling Committee. Go, OF which
the men arc members. said that
since they were not working the
rest Of the plant would have TO
stand idle.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-05

, choke tubes snsbls you 70
adapt this 2o-ss. repeater for
all shooting! Sale special
J-sbot bolt action.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-05
COMPARED TO SHIPS

Spoke Smcn for tho railroads
promptly indicated A willingness
~ cut carrying charges which are
now six times what they are for
hauling oil by ships. Their only
plea was that they be given suffi-
Gent volume of traffic 10 warrant
a rate slash. and The oil companies
assured them that all tank cars
would be utilized.
The oil companies agreed 10
hold up any increases IN retail
prices until the full effects OF
The increased -PeFtstieR costs
were apparent.
The companies further appealed
n the Office Of PrlCe AdmlniStra-
ton for fair consideration Of their
requests for price increases u the
added costs ~ transportation
should be too great 10 bear under
present prices.