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Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
Good Education For All

The plea was made to the recent
convention of the National Educa-
ton association. that better faciIi-
ties for education be extended to
all parts of the country. 1t has
often been complained that in
many localities. the people do not
seem financially able to provide
schools that can be considered
good enough for these times. 1t is
said that many schools keep open
for a too brief period, also that in
adequately trained teachers are en-
ployed in some communities.
Many people have a natural gift
for teaching, and could do we'll
with their pupils with only a lin
tied education. But as a rule, we'll
trained teachers are needed.
Probably some towns could be
more generous with their schools.
Good roads are important, but if
the choice has to be made between
tolerating poor road and getting
along with school that is below
standard. it would seem better
judgment to put up with the bad
road for a time. Inadequately edu-
Gated children have a worse time
humping over the rough exper-
fences of life, than they will in
merely riding over a rutty road.
Whether the federal government
should assist education in the var
ious states is disputed question.
Many people argue that that is the
only way to get first class schools
in some districts. The objection is
raised that if the federal govern
ment contributes to city and town
schools, it will demand some con-
troll over such city and town
schools. and many communities
would object to that.
Every state and city should go
the limit of expense to provide
schools that will give the children
fair chance in the world. A town
that tolerates unsatisfactory
schools is not laying good found
alton for the future.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
Russia andlIBritain

The British and Russian govern
ments have sigred IAN agreement
by which they agree ito stand to-
gether in the war. ana that neither
will make any separate peace. That
gives the smart Adolf lone more
thing to worry abSbt. e ,S The Rus
slams are fighting hardgs
The soviet government of Russia
is up against plenty of trouble,
which it could havs avoided if back
in 1889 it had not signed a treaty
with Nazi Germany. If Germany
had not been protected by that
treaty, the present war would not
prob ably have ever started. 1t was
the feeling that Russia formed a
secure source of supply and a
friendly neighbor That led Hitler to
march his army across into nearby
countries.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
Old Workers Come Back

Many of the older workers have
been taken back into the industries
under the demand for labor created
by the defense boom. Everyone is
glad to see these old fellows back.
1t is a tragedy when anyone is de-
MED a chance to work merely be-
cause of age. Frequently the older
people, through experience and in
sight, are able to do the best work
of anybody.
Will these old workers all be
thrown out when the war ends?
Perhaps they can avoid such a
misfortune by taking the utmost
pains to conform to the new ideas.
If they insist that work has to be
done just as it was done in their
youth, they make themselves un-
popular. If they are ready to adopt
new methods and ideas just like a
young fellow would do, the objec-
tion to their age may vanish.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
Dressing In Their Best

When people are going to some
public place, like a church service
or party, where they will be
under public inspection, they usu-
ally put on their best clothes. The
soiled everyday garments are laid
aside in the closet.
The summer time brings a host
of visitors. The town, like the
person who is to entertain guests
in his home, should be very we'll
dressed. This means that every
home and business place should
try to spruce up and look its very
best, and clean out all disorder,
and see that everything is made
attractive. AS people who dress
well make more friends, SO the
town that dresses up to receive vis-
itors becomes widely popular.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01

from shortages of workers and ma
terials and machinery and tools.
This is startling contrast to the
experience of recent years, when
there was surplus of almost
everything, and millions Of skilled
people could not find employment.
1t would seem as if almost any
able bodied man who is still unem-
ploy ed would do well to take ad-
vantage of this situation to learn
some trade where labor is needed,
even If it is not in the line in which
he wants to make living. A man
who acquires some useful trade
has valuable asset which in any
normal times will constitute a Sc
cure foundation for his life.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
Flying Over The Ocean

1t was only IA years ago last
May 20 that Charles A. Lindbergh
flew alone across the Atlantic
Ocean, and created one of the
greatest sensations of the century.
Now commercial flights are made
over the ocean with the regularity
of railroad timetables. A process
sion of bombing planes is being
flown across to help defend Brit
ain. and many young Americans
may soon be engaged in taking
these planes overseas.
It is terrible thing, and one
of the greatest perversions of his.
tory, that the wonderful achieve
ment of science in teaching man
to conquer the sky has been prosti-
tuted by governments into means
for reducing the major part of
Europe to a slave status. The
noble technicians who gave man
his wings never dreamed that their
invention, which gave man enor-
mouscapacity for doing good,
would be used for such base ends.
When misguided men use one in
vention for a wicked purpose, the
power of science arises to thwart
them. The Psalmist of the Bible
tells how the Lord "brcaketh the
bow and cutteth the spear in sun
der; he burneth the chariot in the |
fire." "
So science is performing the will
of the Lord, and will find ways of |
tanning the airplane. The young
men who will fly the bombers
across the seas thus help perform
the work of the Lord. They will
help teach the mar waking nations
that it does not pay to defy the
principles of justice, or the human
onging for peace.
Meanwhile the relative ease with
which both Atlantic and Pacific Oc-
snas are being flown, is warning
% the United States. 1t will soon
De possible for well located enemy
% bomb American cities, unless it
s prevented from obtaining the
,ases it needs for this purpose. The
nations that use noble invention
o impose suffering on the human
ace, need to be taught lesson
hey will rememzer.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
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Shortage Of f46ase w Workers

There is cotnhlsiBf IN many
cities and towns that it. is difficult
to supply the demand for house
maids. The "girl for general house
work." it is said. Isl in danger Of
becoming rare creature. House
wives complain that they pay high
wages for this type Of, service, but
it is not popular. 81 60
Some people seem to think that
business jobs give. young woman
higher social stalding. That
seems a mistaken philosophy, for
countless girls of high character
and ability are serving as helpers
in somebody's home. Housework
is probably very well paid COM
pared with business and shop jobs.
Perhaps the main trouble lis that
many families require too long
hours of work, and do not give
their helpers pleasant accommoda-
tions in the home.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
Night Accidents

Two-thirds OF the automobile
accidents in the United States oc-
cur between sunset and sunrise,
when only one-third Of the driving
takes place. That apparently
makes it nearly four times as dam
gerous to drive in the night as in
the day time.
Yet many people drive about as
fast after dark as in the bright
sunlight. Some folks seem to think
that people should be able to see
the headlights of car, and If they
are hit, they are the ones to
blame. Some conservative folks
will say that if it is four times as
dangerous to drive at night, it
would be fine idea to cut down
speed one-half in places where
there is any chance of hitting
somebody or something.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
Mark of Progressive Town

The people are travelling all
around the country, and wherever
they go they buy local newspapers.
They want to see what kind of a
burg they are staying in, and get
some idea of its life.
The newspaper reflects the com
munity in which it is published. A
poorly printed sheet with little To-
cal news and a small amount Of
advertising is not good recon-
mendation. If a city has good
looking newspaper, well filled with
advertising and local and general
news and bright features, the visit
ors say this town is a live one, and
that people who live here are for
tunate.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01

has on persons manner. The
street Of nice looking dwellings,
well adorned with trees, shrub
ly that people naturally like him,
and are apt to vote for him.
How can town have this smil-
ing quality that operates SO sue
cessfully in personal and BUSINESS
ways? Pretty streets and homes
have the same effect that the smile
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01

berry, and flowers, has a smiling
quality which says that people are
happy there, and that they well
come visitors. People will make
sacrifices to live in the smiling
town.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01

TRAVELLERS returning from a
foreign land feel very happy when
they place their feet on American
soil again. Similarly we should
have warm feeling of happiness
when we walk again on the home
soil of good old Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01

IN POLITICAL contests. the best
known candidate is apt to win. So
in the competitions of business, the
best known store usually gets the
bulk of the business. 1t takes ad-
vertising to make a store the best
known.
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01
The Smiling Town

Smiles carry many people thru
life to success. People like to do
business with a smiling salesman
who enjoys his work. The smiling
political candidate seems so friend
Milford chronicle., 1941-08-01

Come out and dance next We'd
nesday evening at Milford Com
munity building. Music by the
starlighters,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13
Awoke to Threat

This move shows that the ad-
minlStraton is fully awake TO the
existing threatening condition, and
emphasizes the realization that
the entire Atlantic is part Of our
own danger area. BY successive
steps our government has done
much 10 make II difficult for Ger
many 10 obtain bases In or near
the New World
Iceland-vlrtually in the mid
die Of the North Atlaniic-pro-
vides US with a base much nearer
10 Europe than ever before IN
peace times, thus permitting us
greatly 10 extend our sea and Air
patrols. This will be of invaluable
help IN assuring a steady flow and
safe delivery Of American pro.
duced war materials 10 Britain.
II is imperative that no foreign
enemy shall use Iceland as q
lumping-off place for attack or
North America II is equally i'm.
perative that we have a base In
Iceland for our sea and air patrol,
covering the Newfoundland-Scot.
land route.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13

the netenSe Oi'lhe Americas,
BY stroke Of the pen he placed
the recently declared independent
strategic island Of Iceland under
the interim protection of the
United States. This act paralleled
that of three months ago when
Greenland Ton April 81 was taken
into the American system OF Co
operative defense" following Ger
many's suspicious actions in send
ing expeditions disguised as for
scientific purposes"
Thus did the President make
good the warning he sounded in
his May II 'fireside' address in
which he declared that the United
States could not permit Germany
10 occupy strategic outposts in
the Atlantic" for use as naval or
air bases 'for eventual attack
against the Western Hemisphere. :"
The military occupation of Ice
land almost completes the sphere
of the United States defensive
policy. II is most logical and
strategic move which will enor-
mouSly strengthen Western Henri
sphere security.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13
Held in KiIIino

A murder warrant will be asked
Monday. police said Saturday. for
Houston Bastford, 24-year-old
soldier on leave from Fort Bragg.
y. c. who is held on charge Of
stabbinE 70 death his brothcr-ln-
law Philip Hunter 35 after Hun
ter sllegedly threatened 10 kill
Mrs. Hunter in The home a. 1747
Van Dyke avenue A post.morten'
examination revealed Hunter had
been stabbed 10 times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13
Vastly Different

2 With this island in German
hands, Greenland would have been
in constant danger of invasion by
Nazi forces en- route 10 North
America. In American hands, how
overland when properly armed
Iceland can be used as a vitality
important base to block any such
potential invasion threat. More
over, it may prove to be decisive
step in safeguarding the lifeline
between the United States and
Great Britain.
Iceland is in the Arctic circle,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13
Copyright. 1871. by International New, seD

Copyright ls4l, International service
(NoteThe and the assertions made herein
and be construed Official rejecting,
any way navy department the naval service
large)
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE President took swift bold and
step of import Monday last which clearly
only keep Germany any farther west
enable this country play
effective part the great power finally
improve materially
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13

approximately halfway between
Norway and the southern tip Of
Greenland Though these two
islands are in approximately the
same latitude, the effect OF the
gulf stream makes Iceland as diff
ferent from "Greenland's icy
mountains" as Florida is from
Labrador.
In consequence. Reykjavik, the
capital, and other excellent south
Iern harbors-ice-free the whole
Iyear-are ideal for surface craft,
submarine and seaplane bases. In
addition there are plenty of areas
suitable for airports--one of which
is now occupied by the British.
The acquisition of Iceland, there
fore. has the effect of extending
American Atlantic defenses farther
out from our shores 10 point
approaching the North Pole.
Air patrols operating from our
bases in Iceland, Greenland, New
foundland and Bermuda now are in
a position to blanket the entire
North Atlantic shipping routes
even as far as British ports. if so
desired.
The whole Of Iceland is we'll
within Germanys proclaimed war
area in the North Atlantic, though
this area is not included in any of
the war zones established by our
neutrality act.
With Greenland and Iceland
(under American protectorate) to
use as bases for operations, and
with the facilities available for our
warships and long-range bombers,
1t will be easy for our navy TO pro-
tect our own and British shipping
in the area within which they OPP
crate as far as Iceland-the east
ern terminus of what possibly may
become a halfway convoy" sys-
TEN.
From there conveys could form
and proceed TO English ports
through the 700-mile danger zone
under British naval escort.
This will save much time for and
reduce the number of hard-preSsed
royal navy units now performing
this service.
That will help Britain both by.
easing the strain on her naval
vessels now acting as escorts, and
by permitting her to use them
elsewhere in more Immediately
important theaters of conflict.
BY the same token the large
force of British troops now oc-
cupying the island can also be
used TO better advantage in the
more important activities in her
many-faced battle front.
Our navy-the finest afloat to-
days well prepared to carry out
It's share of the task We have
ample ships, planes and trained
men 10 keep open the sea lanes
between the United States and
Iceland. Apparently our navy and
naval airplanes have been en-
ployed on this mission for several
weeks
We are not only concerned with
the defense of Iceland and other
European territories (such as
Dakar, the Azores. Cape Verdes
and Canary islands, (which serve
as possible approaches TO the
western world-but are vitally in
terested in preventing them from
ultimately falling into German
hands.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13
COHUOHs 10 Iceland
Woodward Says Navy
Is Prepared to Shoot
Royal Fleet Can Split Duty With u. S..
Guarding Freighters to England

In following significant article Rear Admiral Clark H.
Woodward u. s. indicates Iceland may
for hallway whereby United States
would protect Busn-bound shipping far
He the fully prepared 10 fulfil such and
predicts thar Nszi planes Ubos surface craft interfere
"thsre viii be shooting"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13

0AVIkc Number 1.-THE reduction from insterwaid's
regular low prices every item carries! Saving Number 2
BY buying the coming higher replacement
prices In the urch. Our manufacturing alliance ordered:
"Se In spite OF world conditions, capacity business and
fast rising costs. You must axe for the Fall
campaign, planned" That's why you're offered this
amazing opportunity to 0UBLY at Finsterwad's
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13

Yes, The very same qualify The identeal styles seIing
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will provide you with Summer comfort and Summer
snoriness worth million The suits sI-woo, OF
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13

The best reason in The world Why every man should
own handsome +opcoai-Veues like these
q rarity az any time under present conditions
they're unheard.ofl Soft Atwood Heeees, hard
finish herinebones and tweeds and swank hair and
wool mixed fabrics. The color you want The pat
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-13

Except Future and Zodiac Suits Lurpaes Outer Cosfs,
Officers Uniforms and priee-restrieed hsberdsshery.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
ASP Cuts
Week to
) Days

Approximately 5000 A. & P.
store employees in Michigan, of
W h I'M two-thirds are in the
greater Detroit area, will shortly
go on a five-day week. according
to an announcement made by John
Toolin, president of the Central
Western Division.
Toolin said that extension of
the five-day week to Michigan and
the Middle West follows the ex-
perimental introduction of the
shorter work period in the East.
President John A. Hartford of the
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company. has stated that il can
now be considered a part of the
companys national policy.
Toolin said that in Detroit and
Michigan, the five-day week would
be instituted as rapidly as possible
and that the company hoped 10
have all Michigan employees on
that schedule by Labor Day. En-
.ployes will receive the same pay
they formerly received for six
days work.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
Harper SibIey Elected
New President Of US0

NEW YORK. July Inns
Election of Harper Sibley of
Rochester as president Of the
United Service Organizations for
National Defense was announced
today following a meeting OF the
executive committee of the board
of directors.
The new president is chairman
OF the Security Trust Company of
Rochester former president of the
Chamber Of Commerce of the
United States. a graduate of Har-
ward and the New York Law
School, director OF numerous COR
porations and institutions and
owner of farms or ranches in Cali
fornia. Illinois, New York and
Alberta, Canada.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
RECALL LAST YEAR

The same situation prevailed last
year when in the midst Of press
campaigns for construction of a
new order" in East Asia, Japan
forged the tripartite pact linking
her with Germany and Italy.
Shanghai observers believe II
possible that japanese forces now
being transferred may march into
Indo-China. They consider it more
likely. however, that an attempt
will be made to take Yunnan
province of China and cut off the
Burma road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17

WASHINGTON. july 1.-THE
United States government today
fortified its firm policy in the
Pacific 10 meet any contingencies
pending outcome Of the crisis
which rocked the japanese gov
eminent with resignation Of the
pro-Axis cabinet of Premier Prince
konoye.
Employing action instead Of
words, this government took these
steps of clear defensive character.
sThe navy. without cNplana-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17

caution.
JAPAN'S ALTERNATIVES
For the time being at least,
Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsu-
Okla, who was responsible for the
tripartite pact with the Axis
powers and the neutrality pact
with Russia, was removed from
the political scene.
MatSuoka, who returned here
three months ago from a tour OF
Europe. on which he signed the
treaty with Russia, was i'll at
home but sent his resignation in
writing 10 kOnoye.
The chief alternatives open to
Japan appeared as follows;
Full and immediate military
association with Germany and
Italy. which might mean a Japa-
neSe move against Vladivostok
and Siberia.
Reconciliation with the
United States and Britain, with
a Japanese hands off" policy
toward the Russo-German and
Anglo-German wars.
can Independent, militant
policy directed toward the South
Pacific, including renewed pres
sure for economic settlements
with the Dutch East Indies and
French Indo-China.
Complete neutrality toward
the Axis, Russia. Britain and the
United States and devotion of
all Japan's energies upon efforts
to end the war with China.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
AWAIT NEW CABINET

No two experts" in Shanghai,
however. agreed as to the future.
The personnel of the new cobinet
expected to be headed by Konoye
himself, will afford the best clue
as To what will follow.
Reports of an imminent Japa-
nese drive upon French Indo-
China and Siberia continued to be
heard.
1t is regarded as significant that
the Toxic press recently has been
harping on budgetary, agricultural
and other similar matters in an
obvious attempt to preoccupy the
public.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
SHANGHAI SPECULATES

SHANGHAI. July 17.-QNS)-
Speculation ran rife in Shanghai
today over significance of the Jap
anese cabinet resignation.
Best-informed quarters predicted
that no immediate change in Jap
anese foreign policy would trans
pire. a cabinet of "nonentities"
is expected to replace the govern
ment of Premier Prince Fumimaro
Konoye, under which Japan will
coast for a couple of months
until the international situation is
clarified.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17

that the new cabinet would be
militariSt in the extreme, and
would chart an immediate march
upon Indo-China. as a prelude TO
attacking the Dutch East Indies.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17

On week days enjoy the two
pages Of comics and adventure
strips In the daily Detroit
Times; on Sunday, the, great
Comic Weekly with WORLD
FAMOUS comics In COLORS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17

Mr.. Mcclellan of Atlanta,
Ga, just after he was named
grand exalted ruler Of the
Elks at the Philadelphia con-
vention to serve for 1941-42.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-17
u. 5. Fortifies Firm Pacific Policy
Pending 0uttomeofC risisin Toxic
International News service Wire

ZION. announced the mining Of
water approaches TO the Far
Eastern stronghold OF the
Philippines. warning that navl-
cation IN Manila or Subic Bays.
fronting the islands, chief for
tifcatlonS. viii Doe hazardous
after day break today