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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Trio POSTPONED

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Budd and
Miss Myrtle Budd, Detroit. had
planned to leave Sunday morning on
a motor trip through the eastern
states. but were unable to do so be-
cause of the serious illness Of their
father, David Budd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
AUGUST II
OakvilIe
ACCIDENT FATAL

Battle Creek. Mich. Aug. 12-
Maurice Goldsworthy. 23, was killed
Monday when he drove his motor
cycle into the side of a locomo
tive.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Honored On Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs A. B. Cain, Ann Ar
Dor, entertained Friday evening in
honor of Mrs. A. D. Gains birthday.
A large decorated cake featured
the refreshments. Guests from this
community were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
D. Cain and son Richard.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

front to strike
out formidably
in any other di-
rection?
, And suppose
the Axis finally
is licked. thanks,
in considerable
part, to this
Muscovite dis
traction.
What, then, Is
going to be our
subsequent feel
ing toward Joe
Stain?
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
One Minute Test

l. What is the Oldest book
known?
2. What are the two names by
which Leningrad. u s S r.. was
formerly known?
3. Is there any wood used In
the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

| ne pTc-ciIlulSilliJ tCphCScilSd-
tive Of Communism. It's only a
matter Of weeks since we consid-
cred him one. at least. of the
bloodiest tyrants in creation. The
state department would barely as
sociate with his Washington am
bassador, Constantine Oumansky.
Now Secretary Hull and Undersec-
rotary Welles give Constantine the
glad hand every time he calls on
'em. In fact, they invite him to
drop in and make himself at home
in our foreign Office. And Harry
Hopkins visits Joe himself, to
promise him all the aid we can ex-
tend to him in his scrap with Adolf
and Benito Mussolini.
Alright. suppose the war ends
satisfactorily to the democracies,
with the Russians entitled to a
good bit Of the credit for it? We
and the other democracies will be
under no small amount Of obliga-
ton to EN-.
But how about Joe Stalin-and
his Communistic gang?
It's true, Joe didn't jump into
the rumpus because Of any demo-
cratic sympathies in his personal
system. He didn't jump in at all.
He was jumped ON. All the same,
he and the rest of the Communists
are in 1t, and, though by no choice
of their own, on the same side that
the democracies are on.
At the outset both John Bull and
Uncle Sam were at pains to make
1t clear that they're not pro-Rus-
sian because they're pro-Commu-
mist but because they're anti
Axis-more so than they're anti
Communistic just at present.
Distinction Fades
It's a distinction, though, that's
beginning to be lost sight Of.
viii it rediscover itself II democ-
racy triumphs over Nazism, Fas-
CislTl, Faiahgisnf and whatever kiIia
of an ism" Japan's afflicted with
Will the democracies say, Now
that those .isms' are extinguished,
well go back to concentrating our
hostility on still surviving COM
munism-which helped US in an
emergency
A few days ago I overheard
some hopeful state departmental
remarks apropos news that Joe
Stain was assigning a staff of po-
litical commissars to be with his
armies in the field.
A political commissar's job Is to
keep an eye on Russia's soldiery,
especially its higher officers. in or
der to spot any signs Of anti Com
munistic trends in the military's
ranks. and give notice Of it to Mos
COW. enabling the OGPU to Hqui-
date the movements leaders in its
incipiency.
The dispatch Of these civilian
commissars to the front was in
terpreted as meaning that, maybe
Joe had discerned symptoms Of
anti-Communistic tendencies in the
Russian army. -
Assuming the correctness Of the
guess. it was assessed as glad
tidings.
What could be nicer. for the de-
mocracies. than to have Russian
arms first put the kibosh on the
AXIS and then turn around and
overthrow Communism,
But it may not work out that
way
Perhaps Joe's scrappers will
keep the AXIS chaps tied up until
he and the democracies will have
had time TO demolish 'en, but he'll
still be doing Communistic bust.
ness in Moscow.
An Obligation
Then. indebted to him as they'll
be. won't it be rather difficult for
the democracies to tun around
and rend him?
II isn't alone that Joe's demo-
cratically useful against Herr Hit.
Ter and such little aid as Signor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Rural Events
AUGUST 10
Fralns Lake

HoSOOl 10
Fralns Lake
/ The Arbor Farmers Club will
have their annual picnic at the Is
land In Ann AFbef.
Stony Crock
Stony Creek Arbor of the Clean
er Society are to be guests OF Mr.
and Mrs Grover Colby in the eve
ming. Cooperative lunch will be
served.
AUGUST II
Oakvllle
Farmers Club will sponsor their
annual picnic at Huron River Park
Basket dinner at noon.
Washtensw County
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau
basket lunch picnic. IL o'clock al
Newport Beach. Portage Lake. Jack
Yeager, speaker.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

but you are advised not to be
over hasty. Born on this date a
child will be exceptionally lucky.
He or she also will be very in
dustrious. brave. generous. broad
minded. tolerant and highly intel
lectual. Such a person will. how
ever. be quick tempered when
aroused.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
One-MInute Test Answer

l. The Egyptian Book OF the
Dead"
2. st. Petersburg and Petro--
grad.
3. No. II Is built entirely Of
iron. resting on masonry founda-
lions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
RITES FOR SECRETARY

Albion. Mich, Aug. 12-Services
will, be Friday afternoon here for
NJ. B. Murray, 70, secretary of the
Albion Malleable Iron Co., who
died Sunday in Florida.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
School Redecorated

Roberts School has been redecor-
ated and new lights have been in
stalled. A bee was held Saturday
TO complete the work necessary
before reopening of the school.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

Jay II. Payne Saturday after HUI
sey admitted assault and battery
charges placed by his wife. Betty.
An additional 80 day jail sentence
has been conditlonally suspend
ed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
PLACED on PROBATION

Chelsea. Mich. Aug. 12- Alex.
ander Hulsey. this village. paid
SIS costs and vas placed on pro-
baton for one year by Justice
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
At Annual Picnic

Mrs. Clifford Reynolds and chill
dren attended the annual picnic of
Friends Sunday School at Wamp-
ler's Lake Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

Robert Cain was to arrive
home Monday from a 1000 mile
motor trip. He visited Niagara Falls,
then through Canada, Wisconsin
and stopped some time in Chicago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Fifty Years Ago

The excursion given by the Macabees decided
About 300 left Ypsan at O'Clock the morning and spent
A Joyous day in Jackson.
Charles Arnold reports 1900 bushels OF wh at and
oats from his fields this year
Death Mrs Theophlu Rees 60 Hebron. mother OF
J. L. Cheney Of this city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Words OF Wisdom

Happy the man TO whom heaven
has given a morsel Of bread with
out laying him under the obliga-
ton OF thanking any other for IL
than heaven itself. -Cervantes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Half-Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

WCHIy CdTo NgO
Prof Mark Jefferson getting edition OF his
Teachers Geography and improvements
have been made The hood in Normal curriculum
and in several other schools.
Beauty loving residents NJ the much disturbed
the unsgh weeds that growing along the highways and in
The Of Free Methodist Church
pleasant surprise for their Rev Hosme and family
Patrolman resigned police
10 in another business.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

DR.. Clendening will answer
questions of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Pick of the Air I oday.

S:45-Ted Steele program;
9:45-Olmstead drama.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

Tonight
THE WAR-6:15 NBC-Red, $50
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1855 CHS, 900 MBS, 100 NBC
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9:00-Date With Judy;
9:30-Tom Wallace Humor.
CBS-7:00-Missing Heirs;
7:30-First Nighter:
S:00-We The People:
S:30-Report To Nation;
9;15-Rep. J. NJ. Vorys on "A Just
and Lasting Peace"
observation-disclosures Coin:
7:30-For America We Sing:
S:00-Bringing Up Father:
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

Distinction Fades
in L. S. Regard For
Russian Communism
~ Charles P. Stewart

SUPPOSE Russia continues TO
put up a fairly effective fight
against the Nazis perhaps re-
treating more or less but still
keeping Herr Hitler's forces too
fully occupied on their eastern
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Your Health
Aligrations Have
Definite Effect
on Human Health

- A man may start a ranch IN
Liberia and that act may affect
your eyesight. Something like this
actually happened when Napo-
Icons soldiers came home from the
Egyptian campaign where they
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
Hints on Etiquette

II you are planning to give a
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-12

Then. indebted to him as they'll
be. won't it be rather difficult for
the democracies to tuln around
and rend him?
II isn't alone that Joe's demo.
cratically useful against Herr Hit.
Ter and such little aid as Signor
Evening star., 1941-10-11

under the present law. Mr. Swiggett
made the motion
Edward A. Aaronson discussed the
desirability of changing that por-
ton of the old Shepherd road be-
tween Fourth and Eighth streets on
the District records from a county
road to an alley, with the ultimate
aim of reducing it from 30 feet to a
16-foot paved alley. The matter
is to be taken up with District Off
cialS.
Mr.. Ray appointed a committee
composed of Thomas Ferry, chair
man; Milton M. Flanders and Will
liam Cunin to make a survey of the
needs of children's Fairgrounds in
the community. .....
Mr.. johnson was appointed to
represent the association in the air
warden program in connection with
the civilian defense program.
In traffic discussion Mr.. Cunin
suggested elimination Of double
| parking, reducing the size of Logan
Circle, compelling sloW-moving traf-
fic to keep close to the curb and
| turning buses containing but few
passengers to points where there
was greater need for relieving the
transportation problem.
The recent report showing fire
hazards in public school buildings
was discussed, but no definite action
taken.
The meeting was held in Paul
Junior High School.
Evening star., 1941-10-11

imaginary zone proclaimed by
the NaziS in the North Atlantic,
but also in the zoneless South
Atlantic" Under these circum-
stances, the President is fully
justified in asking for authority
for American ships to arm
against attack.
If the Neutrality Act is amend
ed by repeal of the clause pro-
hibiting the entry of American
ships into belligerent ports
armed American ships-it may
easily mean armed conflict. 1t
may mean armed conflict if the
ships are armed and still do not
enter these ports, depending on
what Hitler's raiders do. Surely
the American people and Con-
gress will understand this. To
take the action proposed, there
fore, Congress is not Side-step-
ping or deceiving the American
people.
THE revisions which 1 suggest
do not call for declaration of
war" the President said, ANY
more than the Lease-Lend Act
called for a declaration of war.
This Is a matter of essential
defense of American rights.
No clearer statement could be
made.
Evening star., 1941-10-11
Ray Reflected Head
OF Brightwood Group
For 24th Year
Citizens Association
Opposes Increase in
Rates for Water

Charles w. Ray was reelected
president of the Brightwood Citi-
zens' Association for the oath year
last night. Other officers elected
are John Clagett Proctor, first vice
president; Prof. L. j. Cantrell, sec
ond vice president; Capt. Walter
Emerson, third vice president; A. Y.
Casanova, fourth vice president; J.
w. Ferriter, corresponding secre-
tary; Samuel A. Swiggettt, recording
secretary; Elmer johnson, financial
secretary and treasurer; William
Nick. Clayton and John A. Saul, del
egateS to the Federation of Citizens
ASSocia tions
Mr. Ray announced the following
committee chairmen appointments:
Mr.. Clayton, utilities; Mr.. Saul, tax
alton and legislation; William Kin
ney, coming; Capt. Emerson. streets,
lights and parks; Milton M. Flan-
ders, public schools and play
grounds; Mr.. johnson, fire and po-
lice; Mrs. Kennth R. Pearce, post
Office; Mr.. Proctor, historical and
Memorial Day; Mrs Warren v.
Reed, membership; Miss Abigail t.
Murphy, health and sanitation;
Thomas Ferry, program; Mr.. Casa
nova, library.
The association opposed any in
crease in the water rates or decrease
in the quantity allowed consumers
Evening star., 1941-10-11

chant vessels should not be de-
stroyed on sight by German
underSea raiders in violation of
all laws of the nations. He
asked Congress for authority to
arm American merchant vessels
so that they might protect them
selves. The House by an over
whelming vote granted the au-
thority. The Senate would have
done the same had not a fill
buster in the closing hours of a
short session" prevented. Later,
by executive order, the President
authorized these ships to arm
anyway. And finally, when
further depredations upon Amer
lean shipping occurred, he asked
Congress, not for a declaration of
war. but for q declaration that "a
state of war" existed.
Answer by Democratic Process.
1t is essential that the Amer
lean people and Congress know
the full import of the legislative
action now requested, and what
its consequences may be. There
is no reason to believe that they
will not understand. More and
more they have come to realize
that aid TO Britain, to Russia
and to others who are fighting
Hitler is a measure of defense of
this country. The President has
now put up to Congress and to
the people the decision in this
matter. This means that the
democratic process is in full
operation. The choice of the
people, through Congress, will be
made
In his message. the President
specifically asked for the author
ity to permit merchant ships to
arm-which is now denied by sec
ton of the Neutrality Act.
While he did not ask for imme-
diate repeal of section 2, pro-
hibiting entry of American ships
into the ports of friendly bellig-
erent nations, he did say that
this repeal should be undertaken
soon, declaring he believed it
essential to the proper defense
of our country" The decision to
ask for immediate repeal of sec
ton 6 was in the belief that it
would require less time for &C
compliShment than if the repeal
of section 2 were included in the
same measure. 1t is recognized,
however, that the President be-
lieveS the repeal of section 2 is
essential if all necessary aid is to
be given to the British and the
Russians. 1t is so.
Particularly convincing was the
President in his statement that
Evening star., 1941-10-11
Public Schools Begin
RELIGIOUS Education

A religious education program for
public school children has been
launched in Buffalo, N. Y, under the
auspices of Protestant, Catholic and
Jewish leaders.
A common set of rules and regula-
tions, release cards, absentee slips
and other forms have been drawn
up for the use of students of each
faith. They differ only in color to
facilitate filing work.
Launching of the program was
hailed as an important step IN
breaking down barriers of religious
prejudice by the Rev. Joseph E.
Schneider, diocesan director of the
Catholic Confraternity; DR.. Ross w.
Sanderson. executive secretary of
the Council of Churches of Buffalo,
and DR.. Uriah z. Engelman, execu-
tive director of the Jewish Bureau
of Education.
Evening star., 1941-10-11
BY GOULD LINCOLN.

President Roosevelt, in his
clear and strong message to Con-
gress. has called for legislation
that will restore American ad-
herence to the old principle Of
the freedom of the seas If that
right is challenged-in the event
Congress repeals those sections of
the Neutrality Act curtailing this
freedom of SeaS-it will mean
war. The American people should
clearly understand that. This
right of the freedom of the seas
was challenged by Germany
under the Kaiser. That challenge
resulted in war.
The isolationist and nom
interventionist groups demand
the administration propose a
declaration of war. That is to
put the cart before the horse.
President Woodrow Wilson, in
1867, made no such proposal.
He insisted upon the traditional
freedom of the seas, that mer-
Evening star., 1941-10-11
John F. Moore, Attorney,
Succumbs al Mount Alto

John F. Moore, 46, practicing law
yer and former Government attor-
ney, died last night at Mount Alto
/ Hospital. He will be buried in Ar
lington National Cemetery, follow
ing requiem mass at the Church of
the Blessed Sacrament on Monday.
A native of Iowa, Mr.. Moore
studied at the University of Michi-
gan and received his law degree in.
1923 at Georgetown University. He
was special assistant to the Attor-
ney General and was later assistant
to the solicitor of the Agriculture De-
partment, handling food and drug
cases. Prior to his retirement from
the Government in 1885, Mr.. Moore.
was assistant general counsel of the
Federal Alcohol Control Administra-v
ton
He served as a lieutenant in the
Navy during the last war and was
active in the Naval Reserve later.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Margaret Moore: four children,
Patricia. Hayden. Kathleen and
James 2L0c~e; his mother. Mrs. Julia
Moore Of Iowa; two sisters, Mrs.
Olive Webster and Mrs Ann Con-
ners. and a brother. Charles Moore.
Evening star., 1941-10-11

various polls and letters received
by the White House and mem
bers of Congress.
Recent surveys have proven to
the Chief Executive and his aides
that none of these measuring
sticks truly represent public opin-
ion. The polls barely scratch the
surface, particularly as far as
the relations of the United States
with foreign countries are con-
cerned. The number of people
reached by the polls is relatively
small; furthermore, some of the
answers indicate that individuals
treat the polls as gag.
Not So Spontaneous
The letters received by the
White House and members OF
Congress represent only partial
sample of public opinion. Citizens
are prompted to write when spec
tacular issues arise or when they
are urged by special organiza-
tionS. Moreover, it happens oc-
casionally that interested parties
manufacture these letters alleg-
edly written spontaneously by
citizens
In connection with this obServ-
ers recall that in December, 1887.
at the height of our conflict with
Japan over the sinking of the
U. S. S. Panay on the Yangtze. it
was learned that one single indi-
vidual managed to mail no less
than 1000 letters to the White
House and to members OF Con-
gress opposing drastic action
against Japan.
AS far as editorials IN news
papers are concerned, the admin
istration believes they are not
necessarily a reflection of public
opinion. Their role IS to mold
rather than to represent public
Evening star., 1941-10-11

stores on Saturday highland
their findings were reported back
to the Consul. These men we're
not required to do any spy work
or indulge in subverSive propa-
ganda. Their task was merely to
report what people who ordinarily
would not answer polls or write
to Congressman on international
issues, thought about the Neu-
trality Act or the leaSe-lend bill,
etc. These findings were tabulated
by the ConSulS. who in turn. sent
them to Washington. where the
Ambassador added a few notes of
of his own regarding the attitude
of Congress. These reports gave
Hitler an almost perfect picture
of the trend of public opinion in
the United States. OF course,
such operations were costly, since
they had to be done quickly. But
they were so useful tnat they
were worth the expense.
Evening star., 1941-10-11
This Changing World
New Home Intelligence Unit TO Wotch
Trend of Public Opinion in America

opinion. Yet, in recent years,
many political advisers Of the
President and the State Depart
ment have urged the Chief Ex-
ecutiVe and Secretary Hull to
avoid certain actions because
according to surveys of editorials
they had made-they concluded
th't the public would not stand
for it. This again was clearly
illustrated in the Panay incident,
when it was evident that PreSi-
dent Roosevelt intended to treat
Japan harshly. Not only was he
aroused over the unWarranted
aggression on the part oI the Jap
aneSe airmen, but e.alSO believed
that strong attitude on the part
of this Government might give
serious food for thought TO other
would-be aggressors. But a few
hundred clippings from editorials
throughout the country scared
the White House advisers who
told the President that this coun-
try would not support him in a
drastic policy.
Nazis Were Efficient.
On the other hand, it has come
to the attention of the adminiS-
tration that the German govern
ment, until recently, had pretty
accurate picture of how far the
American people would 60 to op-
pose the Reich. This information
came from the German Embassy
IN Washington. 1t was the clear
ing house for hundreds OF reports
from the various parts of the
country. The consuls were given
ample funds to check OIL public
sentiment. The Consul in Chi
cago, for instance, was not satis-
fed with the reactions he OBJ
tanned in that city alone. He sent
special agents. in most cases
Americans, to the smallest COM
munities to talk to people in drug
stores, beer halls and grocery