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Evening star., 1941-11-01

United Order of Odd Fellows. At
present he is president of the Inter-
denominational Ushers Union. Only
year ago he retired as president
of the National Ushers Association
of America after 20 years of service.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Suspect Held
in Hogan Case

Detroit, Mich, July 30 Henry
Campbell. IL. Of sb3 Orleans St.
an ex convict. IL held by Detroit
police as a suspect In the shooting
OF Paul X. Hogan. "a. Ann Arbor.
nr. Hogan's condition has been too
serious 10 allow him 70 view Camp
bell but the negro has been identi'
fled by two other. persons. one a
man who saw him near the place
where Mr.. Hogan was shot and the
other, Mrs. Alice Armstrong. 1899
T.. Jefferson Ave, whose home he
invaded He shot at Mrs. Arm.
strong. she said, when she resisted
his advances.
Miss Narilyn Osborn. daughter
OF Sheriff and Mrs. John Osborn,
Ann Arbor. and fiancee OF 3r Ho-
gan, has kept a constant vigil at
Receiving Hospital where Mr..
Hogan was taken after being robbed
and shot. They had planned 70 hs
married next Sunday.
Campbell bad but recently been
released from Leayenworth Prison
where he served a term for mar
cotics Law violation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Forty Varieties of Orchids
Brought Here From Mexico

The group found that II usual
ly was possible to find excellent
sleeping quarters along the way,
although they spent one night in
the car. They found many tourists
usually go to Europe are coming
there and were told. People who
usually go to Europe are coming
to Mexico this summer"
The Mexican guide not ony rec
ognized specimens and could
predict the strange forms which
the orchids eventually take, but
on his own small premises grew
orchids. The house was flush with
the street with the orchids in the
garden behind.
Having accumulated their store
of the precious plants. they stop
ped at the border to have them
fumigated. 1t was the largest
fumigation plant in the world,
and 20 freight cars could be put
through the process at one time,
Four inspectors took care OF the
needs of the Ypsilanti party.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Condition of
Knife Victim
Serious Today
Carl Cotner Taken
to Ann Arbor

Carl Cotner. 81. sos Davis St,
was in serious condition at Univer'
sity OF Michigan Hospital today
where he was removed Tuesday
night for treatment OF throat and
abdomen wounds. inflicted with a
knife.
George sherrsrd. 10. IS \. Huron
St. was arrested by city police
after he admitted he stabbed CotneT
following an argument at clio head
quarters, Jarvis and y. Huron SITS
Police found a pairing knife. used
In the stabbing. on the south side
of the Union Hall. Sherrsrd was sp-
pretended by police at the corner
OF Adams and W. Cross Sta.
Cotnsr was first taken TO Beyel
Hospital By Earl Williams. III
Worden ST., and odis Moss, 7o5'
Ecorse Rd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Senate Opens Draft Bill Debate
Would Keep Men
in Service
Longer

tBy international News Service)
Washington, July 30-lNS- The
Senate begins debate today on the
bill to keep draftees, national
guardsmen and reservists indei-
nitely in service, with Administra-
ton leaders counting heavily on
the crisis with Japan to pass 1t by
large majority.
1t was d different picture In the
House. however, where 1t is ad-
mitted, regardless OF developments
in the Far East.
House Republicans will vote al
most to the man against keeping
draftees in service beyond the sta
tutory one year period. The large
Democratic delegations from Penn
sylvania, Illinois, and the New
England states are also reported
ready to line up majority with the
Republicans.
No Argument
The House Military Affairs Com
mittee, failing to reach a sche-
duled agreement yesterday, was
called back into session today. The
Repu blican members OF the COM
mittee served notice they would
refuse to yield on their compro-
mise measure. It. would prohibit
service of draftees beyond one
year, but would authorize keeping
the reservists and national guards
men in service during the emergen-
cy.
Senate Democratic Leader Bark
ley said Senate consideration of the
controversial bill probably will re-
suit in a full dress debate on inter
national affairs, and another test
OF support OF the Administrations
foreign policy. He predicted pass
age bysFriday or Saturday night,
however.
THE crisis with Japan undoubt-
eddy will. increase support for the
bill. and bring 1t to a speedy vote7
Barley said.
The Senate non-intervention bloc,
headed by Sen. Wheeler (D) Mont,
gave notice OF an about fight
against the bill on the grounds that
its passage will lead to an Ameri-
can Expeditionary Force to go any
where in the world. The non-inter-
ventionists declared also that to
keep draftees in service more than
year will be to break faith" with
the youth Of America, and de
moralize" the Army.
The Administrations side OF the
controversy is represented by q
statement OF Sen. Pepper Cd Fla.
He said it would be tragic" for
Congress to fail to heed the warn
ings OF President Roosevelt, and
Chief of Staff Gen. George c. Mar
shall, that failure to keep draftees
in service would break up the or
ganized units OF the Army in face
of the emergency.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Wheeler Stimson
Duel Terminates

Washington, July 30-AP- The
battle OF the postcards" was end
ed today with a public apology by
SECRETARY OF War Stimson 10 Sena-
tor Wheeler (D-Mont)
In statement issued through the
War Department last night. Slim
son said he did not believe Wheeler
had any intent ito circularize the
soldiers In the training camps" with
anti-war postcards. Some OF the
thousands sent out through use OF
commercial mailing list reached
soldiers.
The cabinet officers said he was
sorry" for the statement he issued
in a press conference last Thur
day. in which he said Wheeler's
activity in sending the cards
comes very near the line Of sub
versive activity against the United
States. II not treason"
Wheeler said he thought Slim
sons apology was "a very decent
thing for him TO do.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Break i'm Heat
Wave Forecast
(By Aaaoeiatsd PrsssD


Cooling winds from the North
west promised to break up Mich
lgan's heat wave today after II had
taken more than two score lives
since Saturday and had set high
temperature recordk for the sum
mer.
a weather mans promise oi
cooler" today and moderate"
temperatures for tomorrow provid'
ed assurances that the worst was
over. The official forecast also
said there would be more thunder
showers.
The death toll in tho state
reached IS, including Is heat pros
trations and 20 drownings Mrs.
Esther Toevs, ~. wife Of Detroit
police detective. died Tuesday.
John Glurdenwood, Is, drowned at
the Escanaba municipal bathing
beach Tuesday.
Rain brought momentary relief
TO some Michigan sections Tues.
day, but the humidity remained
oppressive. The heat was freak
ish. While II was So degrees in
Detroit In mid-afternoon, II was
So far 10 the north at Traverse
City.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Strikes Endin
Four Places

Work stoppages In four widely
separated cities were terminated
today but a strike of 5000 ALL cleo.
trical workers In New York City
went into a second day with its ef-
fects reaching into the Brooklyn
Navy Yard.
The National Defense Mediation
Board announced the end OF stop
pages at the Gulf State Utility
Company. Baton Rouge. La, and at
Air Associates, Inc, at Bendix, N.
J.
At St. Louis. Mo, where 2,700
ALL construction workers walked
off the site of an $50. 900. 900 ammu-
milton plant In protest to the dis
charge OF two Ice haulers, the
strikers agreed to go back to work
and submit the discharge OF the
two to arbitration. A similar re-
sume-work-negotiate-later decision
ended a one-day walkout at the Cliff
ford-Jacobs Forging Company,
Champaign. Ill.
Eight hundred ALL laborers,
whose strike tied up work on 81
100000 worth of naval construction
at Key West, Fla. expressed their
willingness to return to work to-
day, provided contractors release
$50 newly hired negroes. Whether
this condition would be accepted
appeared doubtful. The strikers ap'
proved compromise wage offer
which would increase their earn.
ings from $3.50 to faS o week,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
City Makes Ready For Industrial Growth

needs. Just how many new fam
lilies will be located in Ypsilanti IS
the big question, no one can answer,
but 1t is the expressed feeling Of
the various committee chsirmen
that advance organization is i'm
peratiye and that preparedness is
desirable In city planning just as
1t Is in national defense.
Estimates os the number OF work
ers to be employed at the new Ford
Bomber plant ranges from fifteen
to seventy thousand men. A good
many OF these will come from the
Rouge plant, particularly II auto
mobile production is reduced as at
present planned. Highway i'm
pTovemencs win facilitate driving
to work from long distances. A
good many families will prefer
rural homes.
In view OF these probabilities the
population increase in Ypsilanti is
expected TO be reasonably steady.
New families arc settling in apart
ments, small houses and adjacent
subdivisions to await the day when
production at the new bomber
plant will provide them employ
ment. That day, however, is some
months away.
There are approximately 200 new
houses under construction in the
city and nearby. More are being
planned by private builders. In ad
dition TO this development. It is
estimated that there will be need
G.. CRY ANNrtNc-p.o.1 a
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Joint Returns
on Income Tax
Being Revised
House Unfriendly
to Gag Rule

Washington. July 30-AP-oppon,
ents OF mandatory Joint income tar
returns BY married couples claimed
an initial victory today VITA Admin.
istration leaders in the House
agreeing TO a revision OF planned
floor procedure which would open
the $3.529.2O0, 900 tax bill 10 amend
ment in that respect.
The Administration's original
strategy called for adoption OF q
closed rule. approved BY The RuteS
Committee. under which all amend
ments would have been barred ex-
cept those offered by the Ways and
Means Committe. trainers OF ~
huge revenue measure. Some he
publicans called the proposed ire
striction a gag" rule.
When IL became apparent yester-
day that a majority OF House mem
bers present were not inclined 10
agree to the rule. Democratic lead
ers hastily called for an adjourn
ment. Later. In a conference in
Speaker Rayburn's office, they
agreed TO ask the Rules COMMITTEES
to liberalize the procedure and al
low consideration Of an amendment
to remove the joint return clause.
Even with the sanction the
Rules Committee, the revised pro
cedure would have to be approved
by the House. Rayburn said Il prob
ably would not be taken up until
tomorrow when only majority
vote would be needed for adoption
II brought up today. Il would re
quire unanimous consent or a two
thirds vote.
In the face OF all this parliament
tary pother, some members OF the
Ways and Means Committee -eI
pressed their conviction that the
joint return clause would stand
For one thing, II was estimated =
bring In 5000. 900 900 year revenue
urgently needed to meet part o
the tremendous defense costs.
How the S300.000.000 would b.
made up should the House eliminate
the mandatory joint return would
be up TO the Senate, Rayburn said
unless the Ways and Means Com
mittee itself wanted TO offer sub
stitute levies. But Ways and Means
Chairman Doughton tD-NC) indlcat-
ed the committee would not do
that.
Under present law married eou.
pies have the discretion OF filing
Joint or separate returns. In an ef-
fort to keep upper bracket taXpay.
cnNrcnrcc ntn
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Housing Code
Planned Here

A recommendation for a city
housing code will be presented 10
city councilmen Tuesday night. r.
b. Haig, Board OF Commerce hous-
ing committee chairman. told Board
directors at their meeting Tuesday,
Weekly meetings have been held
by the housing committee 10 deter
mine the best code for Ypsilanti
and engineers from Ann Arbor have
been contacted.
Mayor Ross X. Bower. chairman
Of the defense council OF Ypsilanti
which. held its first meeting Tues
day noon. repored on be meeting
day noon, reported on the meeting.
This group composed Of official
and non-offlcial groups, is to serve
as an advisory defense committee.
Directors deferred action on the
submitted resignation OF Lester
Miller, director Mr.. Miller was
elected in May.
The group adjourned until Aug.
rs.
Spencer A. Davis, retiring presi-
dent. was host 10 the directors at
his cottage on Base Lake. Mrs.
Davis served a picnic dinner. In
recognition Of her hospitality the
directors presented her a water
goblet set with matching pitcher
and tray.
After the business meeting. Mr..
Davis took directors for a launch
ride on the lake.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30

Stanley L. Norton, local orchid
grower, Austin Norton, and Wen
dell Greenfield, this city, and
Franklin Noll, Wayne, returned
Tuesday afternoon from an advep-
turous trip to Mexico in search
Of orchids. They brought back
$50 orchids OF 40 varieties.
The plants now look rough and
unsightly, very different from the
delicate and dainty flowers which
will be developed. 1t takes three
months to'a year to terminate an
orchid and the roots must be
carefully encouraged. twill prob
ably be two years before they
will be ready for display in Ypsi-
lanti.
The group looked continually
for the orchids, realizing that
they grew in the crotches Of trees.
in swamps, often among rocks
sometimes under temperatures OF
so to 20 degrees and even at a
height of 100 feet.
An old guide gave literally OF
his store of orchid lore. One or
child called Ell Toro he said would
develop as It grew into a semb-
lance of bulls horns. Another
called FL Sanguina meant. blood
purge and was used as a blood
medicine.
The trip over the tortuous
mountain roads covered 5000
miles, it being 1000 miles to the
southern most point in Mexico
Their Mexican guide told exciting
stories of adventures and one day
two of the boys in the party tried
unsuccessfully to find an old sill
yer mine.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Regional Planning Board, Boar
of Commerce Directing
Activities Here
Board

Ypslanti will try to be ready when the time comes
to meet needs for industrial growth brought here as
part of the national defense program for preparedness
This statement is substantated by the activities of
various leaders and groups under guidance of the
Board of Commerce and the Regional Planning Board.
recent report out from Ypsifa1tf the effect
that the city would be handicapped for want of water,
sewers educational facilities and other services for
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30

hold supplies. Many plan
TO buy for years in advance
to insure proper utensils,
bedding, clothing and home
utilities for their families.
The annual goodwill offering by
Ypsilanti merchants this year is
taking on a new significance as
purchasers as we'll as sellers real
lie the need OF preparation for the
future.
Merchandise will be offered, in
many cases. at less than replace
neat costs.
Merchants report they will have
their widest selections OF attractive
merchandise available and court.
eous, helpful clerks will assist N
making happy choices during the
two days.
Especially attractive values will
be provided in mems, women's,
and childrens apparel. Sports
v ear, shoes. dresses and suits will
be appreciated by many. With va
cation time still ahead for scores
Of people. the quality merchandise
will hold a special appeal.
In addition TO apparel, automo-
biles and new equipment for the
home will be featured. Dealers re-
port they still have good stocks Of
reconditioned used cars and OF new
models. ..
Among the articles offered for the
home are ranges, radios, refrigera-
tors. lamps. linens, glassware.
drugs, and irons.
For recreation, new records, 4
subscription 10 the local daily pa
per and attendance at the theaters
will AFFORD pleasure.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30

new families expected to
soon locate here. That
statement had no founda-
ton. Ypsilanti will not be
handicapped unless some
thing unforeseen occurs to
entirely unbalance the sit
uation as it now appears.
At meeting OF the Defense Coun-
ell Tuesday, general conditions
we're outlined by Board Of Com
merce President owen J. Cleary
and Secretary Paul Ungrodt. They
reviewed committee appointments
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30

and organization plans that will
keep abreast Of industrial develop
ments and civic needs.
The Regional Planning Board,
under leadership Of Norris Wiltse,
with aid OF Mayor Ross X. Bower,
Superintendent OF Schools Ernest
Chapelle and City Engineer T.
Fred Older. is anticipating COM
munity requirements and will. &C
cording to statement OF chairman
wiltse. act promptly as each new
step in Ypsilanti's growth develops.
The immediate handicap OF all
committees Is lack Of accurate
knowledge pertaining TO future
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
War Pilots on Smolensk Sector
Conflicting Claims
Keep Outcome
Clouded
Russians Say Nazi
Drives Pushed
Back


Half way through It's sixth week.
the Russian1German war apparent
ly pivoted today on a tremendous
battle surgirg to a climax in the
Smolensk wedge toward Moscow.
In conflicting claims which kept
the outcome clouded, the Germans
reported the salient driven as
deep as wanna, 100 miles east of
Smolensk and 1870 miles from the
Soviet capital. while the Red army
said its counter-attacks had forced
the Nazis back from their trench
es in the Smolensk sector.
Adolf Hitler's newspaper, Noelk-
fischer Beobachter, said the fight
ing conferred on 10 mile front
from Mogilev, southwest of Smo-
lensk, to Vyazma.
The Germans before had indicat.
ed their advance east of Smolensk
was extending close to Vyazma.
Unofficial Russian sources said to-
day. however, that German spear
heads had been pushed back as
much as 100 miles from their deep
est generations. These reports
did not specify what sectors were
the scenes of such actions.
The Red army was pictured by
Russians generally. however, as re-
ported steadily more strongly to
the offensive. A Moscow commun-
ique reported the Germans pushed
back 10 miles in the Ukraine. and
town identified only as IN" was
said to have been recaptured In a
fierce two day battle.
Press Critical
While Japan's troops swiftly took
over French Indo-China bases with
in striking range of the Neither
lands East Indies, her press be-
came increasingly critical of United
States and British activities and
said the Indies had become the
tool of these nations.
Tokyo newspapers blamed what
they called U. s. meddling in the
eastern hemisphere for the Meth.
erlands Indies action in breaking
off an ciishipment agreement with
Japan.
In the economic clamp down,
business by British and American
companies in Japan and through
out Japanese occupied northern
China, except in the Peiping and
Tientsin foreign quarters, was vir-
tually at ~standstill.
japanese sentries patroled Amer
lean oil properties taken under
protective custody, reports to
Shanghai said.
In Washington the Treasury De.
partment disclosed the seizure Of
10 Japanese fishing boats in Ha.
waiian waters by customs agents
between February 2s and March 3.
Although the vessels were seized
on charges of false registry, sew
eral officials at Washington charged
they had been engaged in espion-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Mayor Asks People to
Pause, Pray For Peace

MERIDIAN, MISS, July 3U-AP =
Mayor Clint Vinson today called
upon the people OF Meridian by
proclamation TO pause at noon each
day and pray for peace. The
city waterworks whistle will sound
the daily reminder.
The peace plea was sponsored
by the Pilot Club and ministers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
TUE DAY
Senate
CONDITION IMPROVES

NEW YORK ms - Grover
Cleveland Alexander's condition
was reported as improving today
at Bellevue Hospital. but the former
star pitcher Of the National League
can not be described as out OF
danger, hospital attaches said.
Alexander is suffering head injuries
sustained when he fell In a down
town street last week end.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Price Council
May be Chosen

Washington. July SOAP An
emergency court OF three federal
judges who would act as the final
arbiters OF appeals from price con-
troll orders was reported under con-
sideration today as Congress await
ed a message from President Roose-
welt on prices.
Administration lieutenants said
they expected q ask for speedy
consideration Of the legislation
which they have been drafting in
anticipation Of the Presidents
message.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Splendid Values Planned
For Merchandising Event
Residents of Ypsilanti, Environs
Offered Unusual Opportunity
to Restock Homes
MANY Prices to be Below Present
Replacement Values; Fine
Merchandise Offered

Summer Dollar Days Friday and Saturday, will be
noteworthy thrift event in Ypsianti.
Regardless OF looming production costs. residents
will have opportunity to replenish stocks with splen
did values at reasonable prices
Keen interest in the merchandising event is reaching
height for thrifty housewives who already know
the effect of war and the defense program house
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Congress Today
(By Associatei Prsss)

fBy AssrciafeI freSD
Senate
Begins debate on bill 10 extend
service OF selectees. national
suardsmen and reserves moon,
EST.
Defense Investigating COMMITTEES
Studies Army equipment rentals
(10:30 a. M.
House
Considers new s3,52s,20o.O0O tax
bill (noon).
Military Committee considers
legislation TO extend training per
iod for selectees. guardsmen and re-
serve officers 10000.
Rivers and Harbors COMMITTEES
continues hearings on st. Lawrence
seaway (l0:30).
TUESDAY
Senate
Passed legislation 10 freeze gov
eminent loan cotton ard-~hes.-
stocks.
House
Rejected compromise legislation
to authorize the President to seize
plants where production failures
impede the defense program.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Wednesday
Showers, Cooler

wASHINGTON-AP-The United
States is considering according full
recognition to the refugee Czecho-
slovakian national committee In
London as the government OF
czechosloyakia. Such action would
reestsblish the diplomatic relations
which have been partially suspend
ed since German occupation of that
World War-born nation in March.
1889.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30
SHIP LIBRARY GATHERED

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES libr-
airy Of the battleship U.S.S. Wash
lngton. will be indexed and cata-
logued at the Philadelphia Navy
Yard by the WPA library project.
The work will start as soon as the
1900 books are available.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30

SHANGHAI up Japan
csc army authorities In north
ern China have started to seize
American property. the United
States consulate announced to-
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30

LONDON-AP- German long
range guns mounted along the &C.
cupied French coast opened fire
across the Dover Strait before dawn
today. British reports said there
were no casualties or damage.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30

LoNDON-INS-"Very heavy"
japanese troop movements north
ward from Tientsin were reported
in a Reuters (British) dispatch
from Shanghai today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-30

ALEXANDRIA. Egypt -AP -
British naval officers said today
they believed the crack 35,000-ton
Italian battleship Vittorio Veneto.
torpedoed March % in the battle
of Matapan. now was undergoing
repairs at an Italian naval base.