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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
Mary Ann Dodge
Has Cay Vacation

CUTE MARY ANN DODGE
is having a gay and lively vaca-
tion-between her graduation
from Ligeett School last June
and her entry into Sarah Law
renee College in October.
This very day she is driving
UP 10 Pointe Lookout with
Frank Moran 70 be the guest OF
franks parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis {. Moran Of Crosse
Pointe boulevard, al their sum-
NOR home.
She u be away for at least
two weeks. And after that she
may 90 East for Il spell.
Mary Ann viii be a dcbutante
in 1912.
a KITCHEN SHOWER given
Monday evening by Miss Merce-
des LantZ concluded series of
parties honoring Virginia Wager.
whose marriage TO Werner NJ.
Hoy Of Davisburg Mich, VIII be
Solemnized Saturday.
Miss Olive Nye was hostess at
a supper and shower at the
Womens City Club.
Other parties included a linen
shower given by the Sigma Phi
Alpha Sorority and a miScel-
lancouS shower ar which Mrs.
George Trites and Mrs Martin
Dobman were joint hOSteSseS.
Mrs. Hoy Of Fenion Mich
also entertained with a supper
and personal shower on SsiHf-
dey,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
Fascinating Surprises

A SOCIETY department
door is certainly fascinating
for its surprises. go.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
Woman Fire Victim Dies

Mrs. Carol Eaton. 80. died last
night in ST. JoSeph's Hospital. Mt
Clemens, from burns suffered
when she was trapped in fire ir
her home at p Miner road. st.
Clair Shores. yesterday. Cause OF
the blaze was undetermined.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
You'll See
AND OTHERS you'll see

AND OTHERS you'll see
include:
Janet Finnie who must
have a system by now for
this will be her second visit
in a weeks time that WE
know about,)....will be with
Dick Spencer.
Elizabeth Mary Hamilton
John p a m Jean
Ford. >. Bill Devlin. E. A n n
Finkenstaedt. Betty j ane
Jacobs. -.
Alice Stroh =. Bud Day
&C.. Nancy Big Glow. ..Al
Ford. =. Helene Wright....
and Buzzy Duffield.
The fifth race is being
called the "Debutante's Purse
and fittingly enough it's q
thousand dollar purse. -.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17

. other than Harve Lamont smith,.
and it's always nice to this former Detroiter'
certainly in the pink these days for ne ana
Beth have been hodayng for three whole weeks up near
Port Elgin, in Canada
They've been visiting his uncle and aunt the Alec D.
Lannon'S. who have large estate there.
is spending few days in Detroit and then ne
going to Toronto Beth who's been saying hello TO
her family.
Then being able TO get this vacation idea OUT OF
systems they'll hurry back to Port Egn for another
visit.
Until business . with little b.. calls Harve back to
the athe....
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
Many Fe+es
Are Given
For Visitor
By BILLY THE BACHELOR

MUCH FETED guest in
town would be Mrs. Otto Nor
ton of Grand Rapids who's visit
ing Helene Shelton Warren of
The Parkstone.
Oakland Hills Country Club
will be the handsome setting for
the bridge-luncheon which Mrs.
Warren is rendering Mrs. Hill
tomorrow and TO which the fol-
lowing bellies have been invited:
Mrs. Donald II. Buell., Mrs.
Edward j. Jeffries, Mrs. James
Morrison, Mrs. Ben Heftler. Mrs.
Howard Colby, Mrs. James
Hughey, Mrs. Jack Beckton, Mrs.
Frank J. Mullen, Mrs. Glendon
Roberts and Mrs. William Graf
ton.
DANCING TO the much
touted music of Glenn Miller at
Eastwood Gardens opening night,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Upton Shreve
III and DR.. and Mrs. Donald
r. Winans.
Elsewhere in the crowded
spot, Kay" and Ralph Manuel
surveying the impressive scene
from ringside seats.
MR.. AND MRS. ERNEST
KANZLER and their young will
be leaving their home in
Touraine road tomorrow for
their Summer digs at Seal
Harbor, Me.
JIM HILL is causing a week
end spread TO be held at his
Summer home on the Canadian
shore for his guests. Lieut.. and
Mrs. John G. Williams and
Capt. and Mrs. Arthur II. Frazer,
you'll see.
ALBERT +. PECK has closed
his apartment at The Pasadena
and made off across country for
his favorite (sic) spot. the red
wood forests of California, where
he'll be spending the greater
part OF the Summer.
DOWN ON Crosse lie, the
Junior Leaguers are getting
ready for a sale at the Country
Club.
This Midsummer merchandise
ing will take place Tuesday with
Mrs. +. Shurly-Munroe as chair
man assisted by the equally
energetic Mesdames Storm Van
derzee. Tom Fowle. II. c. l..
Jackson. David Finley. Wallace
Dunlap, John Wright, Lee Clark.
John ShallcroSs and Ernest n.
Stanton.
incidentally, Mrs. Robert G.
Williams. sister of both Mrs.
Munroe and Mrs. Vanderzee. will
be spending most Of the Summer
down on the island.
UP IN her favorite Summer
haunts in the general vicinity
of Gratiot Beach is Miss Ruth
Ann Walsh. who, the remainder
of the year, is usually 10 be
found in Palmer Woods.
Miss VS. tan is super de luxe
as we go anemically 10 press.
Mr.. AND MRS. CLARENCE
WOOD of Mettetal avenue an
nounce the marriage of their
daughter, Mary Elizabeth. TO
Jack II. Laula. son of Mrs. Otto
+. Laula of Whitmore avenue.
The wedding took place Sat-
urday in the Bushnell Congrega-
tional Church, Doctor Nickel
officiated.
Virginia Wood, sister Of the
bride, was maid Of honor. Kath-
crime Wood, also sister Of the
bride. Lois Spreen and Marion
Radcliffe were bridesmaids.
Walter w. Spreen Jr.. was
best man and William Spreen.
Robert Reinhart and James Pot
ter seated the guests.
A reception was held at the
Meadowbrook Golf and Country
Club.
Out-of-town guests included
Mrs. Clarence Reinhart Of Mon
roe, Miss Grace Lantz of Can
ada. Mrs. Edward Busse Of
Chicago, Mrs. Leon Ludwig Of
La Grande. H.. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Meyer of Evanston. Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tolle Of
Ann Arbor, and Mrs. Edward
Steck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laula left on a
trip through the East and on
their return will make their
home in Whitmore avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
Our Valiant Women

NNE OF the most heartenlng and significant develop
~ ments of today is the way which American
of all kinds and conditions have rallied to the
national emergency
They longer regard their function simply
of keeping the home fires burning but taking their
place the council table to the enlightenment and graft
fcaton of the masculine colaborators.
A fine instance the women's contribution TO The
eoncave Of the Southern California conference of
the National Association of Manufacturers.
Ir panel discussion led by Mrs Ambrose n. Diehl,
nanlan of the NAM womens division the ladies placed
special emphasis the aspects of the national
picture.
Women she said, must become better citizens
indeed so must the men-and cooperate with industry
to keep the economic balance of the nation"
WOMEN are particularly sensitive Mrs. DiehI said
w te HE conflicting claims of propaganda.
They are using generous grains of salt in consider
ing the many interesting arguments that seek to engross
their exclusive attention.
"Our best defense she said, interpreting the we'll
defined opinion of American lis 10 know clearly
the foundations upon which this nation has been bnt
ard to guard we'll against any force within without
which might shake faith in the ideals of freedom
and self government"
In brief American women are for America first and
have intention of being fooled by special pleading
Theirs is the greatest stake. theirs the most diff
cult responsibilities theirs the heaviest burden of hard
ship and sorrow in times of crisis,
1t comforting to know that their intelligence
matches their Devotion that their zeal great
their understanding
A nation of good mothers and wives is inevitably
nation of good fathers and husbands.
America has always been that and women
guaranty that it Will never be less
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
Arsenic and Old Lace PLAY
Recalls De Quincy Essay
BY BENJAMIN DE CASSERES
BY BENJAMIN DE CASSERES

Abel 10 The Murder Of Spin
oza. There is some foundation
in fact. for the spool OF De
Quincy that Spinoza was muir
dered and robbed by his doctor
one fine Sunday afternoon in
1877. In fact. De Quincy shows
that many famous philosophers
were murdered)
De Quinccys rules for muir
der are. generally, always muir
der a good man; do not murder
dySpepticS; do not murder a
public character do not muir
der a tailor who is over p, have
refined taste go in for
philosophers
NOW, in Arsenic and Old
y Lace we have two charm
ing ladies, members Of the old
Brewster family of Brooklyn,
who have a dead man in the
wlndow-CheSt as the curtain
rises and - men buried IN the
cellar. They have been poisoned
with elderherry wine diluted
with arsenic.
Following the fine art for
mula Of De Quincy, their VIC
Tins are all elderly men with
neither chick nor child nor wife.
who have come TO the house
looking for rooms
The murder motive of these
two dear old ladies is that they
have brought peace 30 these
old fellows and therefore gwen
them something better than an
Old-aCc pension.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
BAERING DOWN ON THE NEWS:
Busted Tub Handles
BY ARTHUR BUGS" BAER

I'm writing this before hear the Presidents speech
I'm unable 10 anything about his any
Hood and the Bismarck.
However did tell rear-admira years ago that
administration a bit boat-crazy
This weeks fighting vhes that TO the fifth decimal point
Today batteshp isn't any than handles busted
tub.
To-day YOU either big navy or aviation
and YOU cannot be both like picket fence
That old patriotic song about the army and navy
needs chorus for the big bombes They
might not sink but they will sure show you up like tight
shoes.
The Hood and the Bismarck constitute greatest story
Of the Each of those had double yok
figured TO be as invulnerabe turtle under porch
We'll that's AL changed like quarter, in Inc automat
It's kind Of and the biz navy have got
shorten their neck They like knotholes lumber
yard FIRE which brightest contribute the least
Distributed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
New Attorneys Greeted

CIXTY-SIX attorneys have passed state bar
- examinations, permitting them to practice in Michigan.
We congratulate them.
After proper formaltes they will be officers of Mchi
gan courts pledged the high standard of ethics set by
the bar association.
May they fulfill these duties with the diligence
they have exhibited in their legal study.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
Quiz Answers

/ Field rations.
u h Q word "apothecary"
should be- used
3 KPntucky Derby NJ Churchill
Downs and tho Epson Derby
AZ EPSON Downs, England.
: Native.
> 4 tabled Dutch mariner con-
demned for his crimes 10 sail
The seas TO the Day of Judg-
ment.
6-Robcrt Fulton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28

EFFIE ARNOLD,
Secretary.
Michigan Humane Society.

TO THE EDITOR:
THE President IS honest, He
has not gone back on any
promises. He has not sent our
boys across the Atlantic has he?
Why credit him with diStaStcful
deeds when he does not deserve
them?
Unity is the first line Of Amer
icanlSm in America If The poo
pic do not stand united behind
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
MURDER considered rs one
A'l of fine arts"


wonder whether Joseph KeS-
slering. when he wrote his highly
original. startling and belly
chortling play Arsenic and Old
Lace" was no inspired by the
famous essay of Thomas de
Quincy with the above title.
That delectable literary morSel
was concocted more than 100
years ago.
Arsenic and Old Lace" no
less a delectable morscl of ironic
hoopla. should he printed with
every subsequent edition of De
Quincey's essay.
In that essay he tells us Of the
curious clubs that have flour
ished in England-the Society
For the Promotion of Vice, The
Hell-Fire Club. the Society for
the Suppression of Virtue, a So
ciety for the Encouragement Of
Murder and the Murder-Fanci-
ers.
LIE RELATES Withou' stick
H inC his tom in his cheek
MIR kesSlering sticks 1000
tC. CUES in his check IN arsenic
End Old LaCe'D some Of the
proceedings - Of these societies
But il all Lead up 10 lecture
before one Of them on Murder
considered as one of the fine
arts"
He traces the artistry involved
In all great murders from
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
- YEARS AGO TODAY
Nav %. 1915

Russian foreign minister says
the accord between Britain and
Russia has become an alliance
of all time: considers war
potentially won by the Allies.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28

III ifi'l l. Hl'lh'iliNliNf ui>-
L honored the Senate instead
of indicating its honor, for il
was allowed 10 lie there like
the picturesque mackerel Of a
memorable GRAFTON, and no sem
ator had the initiative or regard
for American rights 10 demand
the action which it obviously
invited.
Yes. the senator's colleague
Tom ConnallY. was the one who
reported 10 the Senate that the
device of the dummy candidate
"a scheme 50 Intricate in IT'S
perhdy as 10 require intense
study and 50 crooked that the
report described il as a vicious
and abhorrent political prac-
tIcc" had been employed in
Louisiana.
The report of the Connally
committee not only advised the
Senate that this vicious and
ahhorrent device had been used
but added that n was "a fraud
upon the rights Of the citizens"
II also condemned the prac-
tice Of Cocrcing city and state
employees 20 pay assessments
for political campaign funds"
which had been used in this
campaign and mentioned by
name the boss crook Of the Long
dictatorship, now sentenced 10
prison. who. IN ow Of the early
hearings on the fraud, chal-
lenged Gen. Samuel T. Ansell.
the counsel for the United
States Senate. 10 step aside.
THE Senate took no steps 10
redeem its honor in that par
ticular. either. although General
AnSell, reporting as counsel,
wrote.
THE evidence of record shows
that the election was only one
predesigDcd result OF the ruth
less and lawIess operations of
system conceived In and
maintained nv organized law
lessness."
Fraud. corruption. force and
intimidation were the deliber-
ately chosen means for domi-
mating the election. and nv these
means the election was domi-
mated" General Ansell wrote.
THE candidate was Senator
Longs creature sn5 tbe systems
representative. His election wea
the object and product Of this
systematize lawlessnessN The
rule Of Iawlcssness was the only
law that governed. The Constt-
tuition Of Louisiana was utterly
ignored. the sanctions Of all cleo
ton laws were swept aside. and
thus the machine could and did
proceed upon Its ruthless mis-
sion without fear Of legal conse-
quences."
THERE has been a large lit
Il erature on the ohliteration
Of the rights Of citizenship
under Huey Long in Louisiana.
much of it Sunday feature stuff
produced by writers who did
not know tho deeper facts or
lacked tho intelligence 10 APP
preciatc the meaning Of Hueys
activities.
a new hook which appeared
lately. however. called "Louisi-
ana Hayridc." and written by
Harnett T. Kane, New Or
leans journalist. should he read
by all Americans who want 10
know how close they were 10
losing 10 Huey Long the free
dom that has been indifferently
inherited from previous genera
tionS.
Hucy, with tho aid Of men
now in public office. was hell
bent 10 Hitlerize the whole
American people, and Mr.. Kane
is the first book writer To show
exactly how he was doing il.
And certain senators who
Monday gave character testi-
mony placed senatorial courtesy
above the honor Of the Senate
and above the freedom Of the
ballot. whence all the other
freedoms grow.
Copyrighted by United Features synd, Inc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
Connolly Answers

1-(a) Richard Lovelace; tb)
II. w. Longfellow; tc) +. a.
Poe.
2-(aD coal. th) wood; tc) not
made: mined.
3-(al deciduous; tb) hemi-
sphere: (c) arc.
IA "Hamlet" thl Julius
Caesar: (c) Merry Wives
Of Windsor"
5-(a) dyes; (b) cleaning; (c)
lights.
6-(al George Pickett: tbl
Marco Polo; tc) fernando
CorteZ.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY
Nav rs. 1910

King Leopold surrenders the
Belgian army against the advice
of his ministers; capitula ton
places trapped Allies in pre-
carious positions in Flanders.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
Letters to the Editor

TO THE EDITOR:
/ WONDER how Hitler pays
i Lindbergh for his part in the
widespread propaganda distribu-
ton, and his effort 10 obstruct
America aid 10 Britain?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
NELMA SHIRLEE WILES,
1861 81. Clair avenue.
TO TILE EDITOR.

TO THE EDITOR:
4 + LAST the cat is out of the
"A bag. The President now tells
us that our great danger IS eco
nomic encirclement.'
He also says that aggression
is mcnacing the social and Spir-
itual framework Of our demo-
cratic way OF living.
That is a very neat play of
words. But let us see what they
mean.
In simple language he is tell
ing us that we must protect our
foreign trade with blood and
billions. and in this battle we
must form a partnership with
Britain.
i&<foreign trade can nfaS5H as
prosperous why arc we now in
the twelfth year of depression
with no healthy improvement in
sight?
What has Britain done 50 far
in this war? Not much. What
a partner. Let us forget Europe
and use our men and money for
the benefit Of the Americas.
FRED KALWITZ,
2jS North Wilson street,
Mt. Clemens, Mich.
TO THE EDITOR:
THE Friends OF Polish Art
l. deeply appreciate your SYM
pathetic criticism Of tho efforts
of the Polish Ballet in its re-
cent appearance in Detroit
ID. ". CHENIk, Chairman,
Friends Of Polish Art.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
Calls Senate
Denuncia+ion
Late, Wrong
Writer Points TO Failure
in Huey Long Scandal
BY WESTBROOK PEGLER

n ZEN AIN senator from
a Louisiana is aroused by
statements in these dispatches
Of fraud in Louisiana elections.
The senator fearlessly denounced
these statements and the author
thereof Monday afternoon on
the floor of the degenerated but
only remaining deliberative body
OF such prestige.
The degeneration of the body
in question picked up speed
when the other members failed
10 throw the senator out and TO
throw out Huey Long. who or
gained and engineered the
fraud.
But the senator is late, and
he denounccs the wrong writing
and the wrong person.
He should have denounced the
report of the Senate committee
which investigated and reported
the fraud
And he should have denounced
Senator Tom Connafiy of Texas,
vino submitted that report and
elaborated on il from the floor
after an investigation which was
half-hoarted AZ best and had
been DELAYED a long time out OF
political fear Of Long.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
Free Lunch
Of Old Days
Battles Ladies
| over Prices Permitted
Elaborate Spreads
BY DAMON RUNYON

GONE of our lady readers are
~ greatly puzzled and little
bit Skeptical about the elaborate
spreads of the old time free
lunch counters that we have
been discussing lately.
They just do not see how the
saloon keepers could have given
away so much food with a
nickels worth OF beer. But of
course the ladies are thinking
in terms of present day prices
of food supplies, which are prob
ably much higher than in the
prc-prohibition era.
The ladies of that day did not
know much about free lunch
from personal experience which
doubtless explains why they
never could understand the at
traction of the saloons to the
gents.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28

their leader, then the name and
morals which our forefathers
fought TO preserve in the name
of America are lost
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
FRED kALWITZ,
2jS North Wilson street,
Mt. Clemens, Mich.
DETR0ITs a'TRNES

Published every Week Day Evening and
SUNDAY Morning by The Times Publishing
Company ~ 1925 Times Square. Detroit,
Mich
Entered at Detroit Mich. as Second Class
Mail Matter
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
ROBERT j. WILLIAMS,
1927 Toledo avenue.

TO THE EDITOR:
/ DO NOT agree with Mr.
L Lindhergh in telling Hitler
that this country Is just a push
over.
Suppose England was that
weak what would have become
of her six months ago?
think that We should be
made to respect our President
more than most of us do. 1t
would he better for some Of us
if we were under dictatorship
our Presiden, would get more
respect, which would be a bless
i,,r
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
ROBERT NIETIG.
Executive Secretary.

TO TIE EDITOR;
THE board Of directors Of tho
Il Michigan Humane Society
wishes TO express its apprecia-
tion Of your splendid articles
and editorials opposing tho dog
racing bill. Also for your fine
cooperation with tho work OF
tho .c.,1t,. %, al ,t..,.~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
Brain Trust
For Army to
Add Punch
improve Arms 10 Keep
Ahead Of Germans
BY PAUL MALLON

WASHINGTON, May 2S-A
w truly sensational move TO
put fresh new hitting power
into the United States Army has
been worked out 10y authorities
OF the war department.
a nov weapons division has
been created under the general
staff and apart from the old
ordnance section In charge, has
been installed Col a. D. Bruce,
machine gun man from the
old Second Division. regarded by
his associates rs fighting oifl-
Ger alert and imaginative.
Tho change may have a de-
ccptive sound Of hum-drum
routine, but il is really a move
10 give the army something like
a fresh punch for modern war
fare furnished by ffiticr'S-fa--
nous third dimenSional combat
GROUP,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
MRS. ALBERTA CAMPBELL,
200s Jos. Campau avenue.

TO THE EDITOR
IN behalf of the members OF The
Detroit chapter of the Amer
lea First Committee. | wish 10
sincerely thank you for the eX-
cellent cooperation you have
given in our campaign 10 keep
America OUi Of war | assure
YOU that we shall always war
rant your support and | trust
thai we may antlcinain II.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28
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Subscription rates TN advance by mail
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or Mexico.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28

t"INHE bars themselves were
not tinseled and mirrored
show places redecorated with
the seasons" reflects Kenne-
kamp. although there was usu-
ally n great mirror behind the
bar In which was reflected the
painted reclined nude art Of the
Opposite wall"
our Older readers will easily
rccocn - P~rre';anN. Nc is
undoubtedly the fellow who had
Just one word ~ 2 limo for tho
bartender beer or bourbon. %
As the case might he.
Copyright 1871 King Features synd In,
Distributed ~ International News Service
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-28

I'm writing this before I hear the Presidents spe
I'm unable to say anything about his comments if any
Hood and the Bismarck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-16
 Advocated
 By Hoover
Former President Tells Committee Business
 Licenses Unneeded

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16 IF For mer President Herbert Hoover to- day asked Congress to give the President "the widest. latitude" in legislation establishing wartim e controls of the prices of commodi- ties.
 We cannot know what the sit uaticn will be year or five years hence,' Hoover told the Senate Banking Committee as he drew on his experience as food administra- tor in the first World War to sug- geSt a l4-point program nor con- trolling commodity prices.
 Hoover said he favored most of the provisions of the price controls asked by the administration except the granting of power to license business.
 He said licensing business did not prove very useful in the previous war because the penalties then were too severe and amounted to the execution of the business man and his family under provision for the revocation Of his license upon violation.