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Evening star., 1941-07-31

be printed and that each person who
attends the concert will be given an
individual song sheet.
First of Series.
She explained that the local con-
cert will be the first of series to
be given throughout the country
during the next few months to
stimulate patriotism. Philadelphia
and Milwaukee, she said, already
have been chosen as places at which
these similar events will be held.
The idea of such series, she re-
lated, came from her experience as
soloiSt at the New York World S
Fair last year, during the six-month
run of which she sang "The Star
Spangled Banner" four times daily.
At first, she said, people were re-
Evening star., 1941-07-31

luctant to sing with her when she
asked them, but that, by the end Of
the summer, they changed and en-
tered spiritedly into the song
She expressed the hope that the
same spirit will be shown by the
thousands expected to attend the
Water Gate event, also arranged as
the climax TO the sunset concert
series of the National Symphony
Orchestra.
Evening star., 1941-07-31
Wi|Ikie, Rejecting Bid
To Debate Thomas,
Brands Il Stunt
Hopes to Enjoy Vacation
Without Interference by
Engineered Publicity
nv thu Associated P


RUSHVILLE, Ind, July ST.
Wendell L. Willkie. 1910 Republican
nominee for President, who refused
an invitation to debate the Gov
ernments foreign policy with Nor
man Thomas, perennial Socialist
aspirant for the White House said
today he'd like to enjoy his Indiana
vacation without interference by
engineered publicity stunts"
Mayor George M. Bonham of
Elwood, Mr.. Wilkes home town,
yesterday telegraphed invitations to
"the leaders of the two minority
parties" to discuss United States
foreign policy at an "anti-war"
rally Sunday in Galloway Park,
scene of Mr. WILKES formal notifi-
cation Of his nomination last Au-
gust. ., .
Thomas Accepts Bid.
The Keep America Out of War
Congress announced in New York
that Mr.. Thomas had accepted the
invita- ton.
1 have come to Indiana on
vacation, which I'd like to have
without interference by engineered
publicity stunts" said Mr.. Willkie,
who is spending week at the home
of his mother-in-iaw, Mrs. Cora
Wilk.
Il have stated my position on
the foreign policy of the United
States many times There are no
war issues in the United States to-
day. Everybody would like to have
us stay at peace but we will not
stay at peace merely because We
wish to do so.
Our best hope of achieving peace
Is by helping to the limit those ma
tions that are doing their utmost to
stop Nazi-ism, which seeks to DOM
mate the world. No man, however,
can insure peace to America"
Ridiculous" Says WilIkie.
After Mr.. Willkie termed the pro-
posed debate ridiculous" Mayor
Bonham issued a statement say
ing:
Mr.. Willkie has had time to go
ell the way to the West Coast to
speak on war issues, and I am sure
he has the time to come TO ElWood
to tell the people he grew up with
the same things
Leaders in the Elwood rally indi-
Gated the debate idea would be
dropped. Representative Harness.
Republican, of Indiana, foe of the
administrations foreign policy. has
accepted an invitation to address the
meeting.
Evening star., 1941-07-31
Japan Lets American Bank
0pen on Limited Basis

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC. July 31-The National
City Bank opened its doors today
for the first time since the jap
anese governments order freezing
United States credits went into ef-
feet Saturday.
Finance Ministry officials said they
had been examining the banks
books.
Reopening of the bank was on 9
limited basis only, however. for with
draWals by citizens of designated
| foreign countries" for the purpose
Evening star., 1941-07-31

will lead the community sing. ac-
companied by the full symphony
orchestra. Songs to be sung in the
mass singing will be announced in
The Star within the next day or
two.
In addition to their chance to
hear Victor Herbert music and to
take part in a great community sing,
those who attend the event will have
an opportunity to see in person the
Academy this year as the best
dressed all-American woman. In her
radio interview yesterday. Miss Mon
roe, who in 1910 won the academy
award as the best-dressed concert
singer, praised American fashion
and predicted that New York City
will be the next fashion center OF
the world.
New York is coming into its own
instead of hiding behind the skirts
of Paris" she said. Present condi-
tions are giving New York designers
chance to branch out on their own,
to show their originality, their best
taste"
Suggests Patriotic COlOrs.
This leader of +. fashion thinks
American women should 60 in more
for patriotic colors, provided they
do not overdo them She has taken
up the fad herself, she said.
'War adds allure to fashion," she
added. 1T gives women an oppor-
tunity to add more variation to
Evening star., 1941-07-31

by Miss Monroe-'KisS Me Again" J"
from Mile. Modiste." and Italian
Street Song" from Naughty Mari
eta" AS the closing numbers, the
orchestra will play "Romany Life"
from The Fortune Teller" and
Great American Fantasy"
Songs TO Be Announced.
The concert will take up the entire
first half of the two-and-a-half-
hour program. Then. after a 10
minute intermission, Miss Monroe
Evening star., 1941-07-31
Water Gate
Continued From First Page.)

The gross proceeds from sale
of refreshments at the Sing,
America, Sing" program will be
turned over to the United Serv-
ice Organization. for which the
concert and community sing is
being sponsored by The Star
and the National Symphony
Orchestra Association.
Capt. F. w. Hoover. general
manager and secretary of the
Welfare and Recreational As
sociation of Public Buildings
and Grounds, announced today
that no percentage would be de-
Quoted for expenses. He said re-
freshments would be sold at
moderate prices at three stands
instead of the two usually set
up for Water Gate programs.
Evening star., 1941-07-31

Sir Geoffry Northcote, the Cow
ernor of Hong Kong, pitched ths
first ball at a baseball game be-
tween sailors of the United States
gunboat Mindanao and Hong Kong
local team.
Evening star., 1941-07-31

of paying Japanese employees or gov
eminent taxes.
The foreign countries designated
were Britain, the United States and
the Netherlands. Japanese, Ger
mans, Italians and all others ars
not permitted to withdraw funds.
The Toxic stock market, mean
while, remained generally weak. The
Yokohama Silk Exchange still was
closed, but was expected to reopen
in several days.
Evening star., 1941-07-31
Tobacco Shipped Abroad

The Dominican Republic is re-
ported to have shipped large guam
titles of tobacco to Switzerland by
way of New York and Spain this
wear
Evening star., 1941-07-31

The Woman's Bureau of the De-
partment of Labor was established
in 1920.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
q. and a.

Q-Nhat Is the purpose Of n
thinner in connection with paint
and what are the best kinds?
A-ThlnnerS are used 10 make
the paint spread more easily and
the oil penetrate porous surfaces
more readily. It's effect is tenn
porary since il evaporates when
the paint IS used. Generally speak
ing, .thinnerS should he related 10
the paint Paint manufacturers
usually recommend the type Of
thinner to be used with ii eir
products.
Q--Can plastic paint he used
over oil or plaster: VIII IL flake
off
a Most plastic paints can be
applied TO any surface. either new
or old, TO which paint or varnisr
will adhere This type of paint is
highly flexible and if properly ap.
piled should not flake or peel.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28

The presence of
the dominant
cities with building
element OF
The medan increase realty selling prices found 10 be
10 cent OF 10 has ID
higher Lower reported by only cent of the cities
the of cities defense
Market is 6S
nations communities in 76 per Of the cities
defense
The NAREB report revealed that enter the with a
shortage hOrtage) single family
dwellings already 81 of the cities Of the
Of the defense Shortage
Is chiefly small and rental houses.
showed increased in the last
in cent? Of median boost
Of per family dwellings stiened dur
II cities The
reported s a median OF 10 per
survey practical present need for
modelling old houses 50 cent OF the cities of The
for civilians
communities housing shortage is be
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
FLA Stresses
Value Relation

Proper relationship OF the value
of homes IN a nelghborhood should
be considered by prospective home
builders who intend TO finance their
property with n federal housing
administration. insured mortgage.
A property which is valued at
considerably more than other prop
critics within the same area entails
greater mortgage risk because
people desiring 10 buy in the area
will tend 10 purchase homes suited
TO their means, according to FILA
officials. If they desire more ex-
pensive properties they will pur-
chase those located in areas where
a higher price prevails.
On the other hand. if the prop
erty is valued at considerably less
than others in the neighborhood.
it may also involve greater mort
gage risk than is typical of the
neighborhood. because buyers will
not he attracted TO it and will tend
to prefer other houses located
there.
Properties which are valued at a
great deal more or at considerably
less than IS typical of the neigh
borhood are generally not so mar
ketable as the others and hence
involve greater risks from the
standpoint Of mortgage lending.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Holden Retires
From Firm
Reaume Heads New
Realty Organization

James s Holden veteran De
trort real estate man Saturday
announced sale Of his stock and
his retirement as. chairman Of the
board of Holden & Reaume Inc
a new COMPANY which Viii be-
gln operation January I VIII be-
known as Rcaume & SllloWay.
Inc. and IT'S stockholders ore all
old employees and associates OF
Iloldcns
The now firm will continue al
the brokerage property manage
mcnt. appraisal and mortgage loan
business AS heretofore conducted
by Holden & Rcaumo and IN ac-
cOrdmcc with Tho Same principle
and policies Of the company I'M
der the previous management of
Holden
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
To Retain Office

Holden. who established his
business in 1898. VIII continue as
president OF the James S Holden
Company and VIII devote his tmc
10 MS management The offices
Of the James s Holden Company
-t'tiii} - continue at its present loea-
ton $40 Bull Building IN tho
same suite aS- Reaume- < SIIlnMaN
Leonard =. Reaume heads the
new firm as president, while Lee
*. SilloWay IS vice president and
treasurer George l.. CaSenhlSN
Iis also a vice president in the new
firm. while Sidney =. Thomas and
Michael !. KinSc1a are secretary
! and assistant treasurer, rcspec'
lively.
other stockholders in the new
firm include Robert II. Barringcr
Edward T. Barthel. Claude S
/ GraSGreen. Frederick A Kimmich
William r Luedders, Henry w
STANDARD and Lester J Steele.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Good Mortgage
Volume Forecast
Sparks Says lime
Ripe for Loan
Refinaucing

4 satisfactory volume az home
mortgage business IN the Detroit
area during 1912 was forecast
Saturday by Jack Sparks, man.
.ager Of tho mortgage department
of S q Hadlcy. Inc.
Sparks pointed out that re-
financing of existing mortgages
and also mortgage loans TO re.
place land. contracts which have
been paid down 20 80 20 so pei
cent of present valuations vii
assume a larger percentage Of tho
home financing activity next year
In answer 10 those who have
been wondering about prospects
in our field during n period of
war economy, would point out
/. that the lending institutions still
otter 90 per cent tH\ loSn> on
new homes within a certain
price range, and 50 per cent
mortgage loans are available to-
daN on existing construction.
There j. a growing demand in
areas devoted 70 great indus
trial production, such a. ours,
for homes in this range.
NV hen YOU combine these
three factorS--the e. present
strong demand for homes, the
availability of materials under
prioritieS and the ready financ-
ing offered al record low rates
there IL bound Ia he n good
volume Of home building in
1912 "
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
S8t,6OO,OOO
In Dividends

Distribution Of dividends for the
last half of 1871, totaling an eSti-
mated SSl 100000, will be com.
pletcd by the nations savings
building and loan associations on
December 81, according 10 Fermer
$. Cannon, Indianapolis, president
OF the United States Savings and
Loan League. He pointed out that
approximately 100000 person,
viii share in the distribution OF
earnings from the most active
home lending period the aSsocia-
tions have had IN l. years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Clean Metal
Before Painting

Before coating metal machinery
with any type of surface finish,
remove all grease. oil rust or dirt
of any kind. Wash the metal with
turpentine or mineral spirits and
then spray or brush on one or
more coats Of finish. depending on
the quality OF finish desired.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Realty Purchase
Seen Sound
Investment Now
Greene Predicts
Continuation OF
Strong Market

Despite me war Tho trend of
bushes, or world affairs. there IS
n strong probability that investors
seeking am outlet for their money
ar "a higher return than can be
realized from many forms Of in
NeStmCnt Will continue 70 buy
sound real estate. Guy s Greene,
president of Hannah Real Estate
Exchange. Inc. declared Saturday.
"W lille complete protection Of
capital il probably unattain-
able Greene said real estate
il one form Of investment avail
able which will provide at least
some measure of protection
against higher living costs and
shrinkage Of dollar value.
ObUiouS Advantage
"From property owners
standpoint, liberal mortgage at
low fixed interest rates has OBJ
Yious advantage In an initiation
AIRY period. Furthermore, unliks
rents, the interest paid on a
mortgage Is -deductihle for in
come tax purposes"
Greene. who revealed that his
firm closed ~ brokerage transac-
tionS during November with a
dollar value of S4O2110. pointed
out that sales of better priced
building sites i'm the higher grade
subdivisions have been increasing
IN recent months, despite priority
restrictions on building materials.
studying the reasons which
are prompting subdivision pur-
Chases al this time, we learn
that buyers generally are receiv-
ing higher wages" Greene said.
with their standard of living
going up. they desire better
housing. These families are look
ing ahead tn the time when war
priorities will he removed"
Greene predicted a str On 9
market for used homes because OF
the curtailment Of new home con-
struction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
.0PM 10 Give
Green Light
Sh'eve Forecasts
Release Of Tools
and Materials

OPN officials VIII give tho
green light 10 all private build.
ing which does not require the use
OF materials and labor vital to the
army, navy, defense housing anC
the lease-lend program. Richmond
II. Shreve Of New York, president
OF the American Institute oI
declared Saturday.
Shreve'S statement followed con.
fercnccS with priority leaders or
the status of non-defcnSe conStruc-
ton under the Supplies, Priorities
and ALLEGATIONS Board
THE maintenance Of a sound
national economy demands that
architects, engineers and mem
hers of the building trade CON
tinue their normal business
activities as long a. such work
does not interfere with the needs
of government agencies" Shrcve
said.
as soon as nOn-eSSCntial
project conflicts with the best
interests of the public welfare,
however. the work should he
suspended without hesitation.
The government will release
tools and materials for private
enterprises as soon as the re-
quirements OF the emergency
program have been fulfilled and
the danger OF speculative hoard
ing eliminated
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Decorative Device

a decorative device to increase
the apparent size of a small room,
is 10 paint the Dashboard the exact
color Of your wall-to-wall carpet.
IF you do not have such carpet.
effective results may frequently
be obtained by painting the floor
the same shade as the rug.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Rose Distributes
Defense Bonds

Six thousand dollars in defense
bonds were distributed last week
by Edward Rose, we'll known De-
troit builder. to employees of his
firm. The bond distribution repre-
Sented Roses annual Christmas
bonus 10 his workers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Room Temperatures

Most people think that 40 de-
grecS is the ideal room tempera-
mre. but heating engineers cay
that comfort for many inactive
persons requires al least - de-
crccs and in cold. dry weather rs
high as IS degrees In very cold
weather tho human body radIates
heat 10 cold walls and Windows
causing a chilly feeling Absence
Of moisture N the air causes q
sensation Of cold.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28

The fftieth annual meeting Of The Builders and
Traders Exchange slated for January 20 al Hotel
Fort Shelby On that date the annual election Of board
members will be held with three directors 10 be chosen
from the following candidates
Benjamin Capr Frank Hydon Paul Marshall Harry
O. Nelson, Charles Pavey and William r Scoley
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Ideal Home O pen New Years Day

The 1912 Detroit Builders Show Ideal Home will
be open New Years Day from 10 a. 10 ?. m" 70
accommodate the many families who each year find this
holiday -nppn1t4nn-tipe the dwelling The
home will close at p m. New Years Eve however.
Kenneth y. MeCrpgor, show manager, said Satur-
day that decision open the Ideal Home several weeks
early this year had contributed TO far more even
distribution Of visitors the home. Much of the wait
ing in line of former years has been eliminated and
visitors are given longer time to inspect the home
Seldom and Johnson annual Christmas party ned Iat vice.
IN the Pnohcot Building marked the distribution OF more 'an
larger before been Distribute
companys employee Harry NJ johnson, president Of IN
pointed 1911 had been the best the firm
3s-year-hlstoN
security which home ownership gives
particularly such passing through
in the Detroit been
Increased Interest real estate Seldom
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Real Estate Prices
Cp i'm Most Cities
War Industries Shown
Dominating Realty Picture
BY LAFE ALLEN
Detroit Times Real Estate Editor

EAL estate selling prices higher than they year
in 62 of the cities Of the nation and in Is
per Of the cities defense reports made
the National Association of Real Estate boards In its
thirtyeighh semiannual survey of the counrys real
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-28
Permits Slump Sharply

Dollar building permits lower last week
j. current Joseph T. Wo.h com
Of buildings safety engineering reported SATURDAY
S2071s5 worth Of building authorizations last week
compared Sss 0} period year ago Biggest
drop reported permits for single o t'o-ian} dwellings
Wolf issued permit, week Tor tins OF conTuc
ton, compared II permit, for ihc same week o. 1910
Special significance was given INC annual Christmas
party of the Miller Homes organization this year with
presentation gold watch chain and knife 70 Oscar
Oserberg in appreciation % his more than 20 years
service Miller finish carpenter. Os'erhcrg. VINO
learned has craft IN his native S"c9en has aided in TIE
completion Of coo cusunl-buu Miller homes.
Information passed > Mol IanpiaJ Total value o build
f"c' thar 81
Chicago moro Philadelphia combined than
Cleveland Boston. Pittsburgh and Milwaukee combined.
Emil Torch, president Of the Detroit chapter. Amor-
can Institute Of Architects, Saturday announced the
election Of FIVE members 10 the institute The new
A. A. members all assigned 10 the Detroit chapter are
Victor A. Adler l.. r, Bennett Leo J. Heenan, George L.
W. Schultz and Paul r. Scwel.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-09-19
No Gasoline
Shortage in State

Harry +. Kelly. secretary of state,
states that several weeks ago the pub
lie was advised by federal authorities
that gasoline shortage might call for u
Curtailment of gasoline consumption.
The supervision of gasoline importa-
ton coming under Kelly'S- direction
through the gasoline tax division of
the depa rtnFent of state, he immediate
~ requested complete survey be-
made to determine Michigan'S supply
and demand, and the possibility of amy
future curtailment.
This survey has been completed. and
discusses that Michigan is one of the
last states in which "a curtailment
should become necessary.
Approximately one billiuH four hum
dred million gallons Of gasoline were
consumed in the state in 1910. OF this
gallonage. approximately three hundred
fifty millions Of gallons were prOduc-
ed by Michigan refinerieS. The bal
ance was imported.
The only reason that has been adj
vanced for shortages is restricted
transportation facilities into the At
lantic area Seemingly the only way
that restricted consumption could ale
yiate shortages in the east would be
by freeing tank cars for transport ser
vice to the east
And yet Michigan receives only about
24.OOO tank cars of gasoline annually;
with 21.0OO Of these carloads coming
via the short shuttle runs from Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois. where there is.
and will be. inexhauStible supplies
available. Not more than 800 tank cars
are necessary for the handling of these
imports. Approximately 53 per cent Of
Michigan's gasoline arrives by great
lakes tankers, loading at Indiana and
Illinois refinery and pipeline termin-
ais Very few of these boats could ever
be of service on salt water, and then
only after extensive alterations.
Secretary Kelly reiterates that no
curtailment in the consumption of gas
oline in Michigan seems necessary or
advisable at this time.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-09-19
CIVILIAN AEF
SOUGHT FOR
DUTY IN ENGLAND

American citizens for nOn-cOmbatant
technical service in England are being
enrolled at the Michigan office of the
Civilian Technical corps which opened
last week al 100 Bull building. he
truit
Members of the Civilian Technical
Corps will operate England'S new ~
ort weapon" the radiOl,cater, which
il being used for the detection of enc
my aircraft. and will work OH many
either types of technical equipment.
Professional and amateur radio teChni-
clans. electricians. motor mechanics,
jewellers and matchmaker (for inStru-
ment repair. metal workers, engine
filters and ships engine repairmen ara
being enrolled.
The Civilian Technical Corps is re-
SarCled as an advanced training school
FOR American civilian defense needs
Local draft boards have been authOriz-
I'd 10y national headquarters of the sell
ectiye service system to defer members
of the etc. by placing them in class
2-B, and the British government has
agreed 10 return them Immediately if
their services are needed by this cOun-
try for similar work. l.. :. citizens
Joining the corps will retain their ciIi-
zenShip.
Free board and lodging distinctive
clothing with special insignia. vaca-
lions with pay. free medical care, and
transportation from the United states
To the paint of service and return are
provided by the British government In
addition 10 salaries which vary for
basic workers and foremen. Payments
are made iii British currency. but q
married man may allOt up 10 30 per
cent of his pay 10 4 wife or child In
the United States, while single man
with dependents may allOt them up TO
- per cent of his pay.
The Civilian Technical Corps in this
country was started late in June eat thu
request of Squadron Leader Russell Of
the raj. British representative Of
the corps in the United States. Since
that time. more than 1900 applica
lions lElve been received. and recently
the first contingent of American vol
unteerS left for service.
Detailed information may be had,
and applications filed. at the Detroit
office. or at the nearest branch of the
Michigan State Employment Service.