davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

The Hotel Richardson at Dover
was sold last Monday by its owner,
John G. Sharpe, to the American
Bankers Assurance Company, which
will establish offices on the fourth
floor. The three lower floors have
been leased to a Mr.. Mumford, of
New York. Mr.. and Mrs. Sharpe, it
is understood, will move to Milford.
The young men of Laurel desire
to have a company of the National
Guard located in Laurel, and have
enrolled the names of 40 well-known
young men as the nucleus of COM
pany. They will ask the Governor to
order them mustered into service.
Walter Pardoe is on a visit to
N. Y, to improve his health.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

A welcome is being extended
to Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie |. March
and their two children, who have
lately moved here from Buffalo,
N. Y, to take up their residence
in the Abbott house on Eugenia
avenue. Mr.. March is now asso-
ciated with The L. D. Caulk Com
pany.
Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. John Newton and
Herman Walls and wife, of Shawnee,
left last week for Spokane, Wash,
where they will make their future
home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Jefferson May
be State Name

Yreka, Cal, Nov. 25-lNS-Deft-
ly avoiding an answer to queries
as to whether their secession move
ment will die the normal death OF
a publicity stunt, leaders Of three
Northern California counties and
an adjoining oregon county today
issued another manifesto, naming
their yet-to-be-born state "Jeffer-
SON..
Furthermore. from their provi-
sional capital at Yreka, they sent
word to other counties showing
signs OF interest that the projected
49th state proposes to have no
sales taxes, income taxes or liquor
taxes within its boundaries.
The 'old guard" febels-Siski-
you, Del Norte and Modoc coun-
ties, California, and Curry County.
Oregon-initiated the secession
movement in protest against alles-
ed dislnterest Of their respective
state governments in their mineral
and timber resources. The rebel
lion began in Curry County, which
tried unsuccessfully to desert Ore
gon and annex California.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Plans Drawn
For DornitOry

Preliminary plans and an APP
plication for funds for a new $780,
900 women's dormitory at Michigan
State Normal College await ap-
prevail OF the federal Public Works
Administration, r. s. Gerganoff,
architect, announced today.
The plans, submitted Aug. T.,
call for the construction OF a new
dormitory on college property
north Of Goodison Hall. The build.
ing, similar to present womens
dormitories, would house 200 wom-
en- students.
The plans were drawn up and
submitted TO PWA as either an
immediate project, necessitated by
a housing shortage for new resi-
dents brought by defense work, or
as part OF the reservoir OF public
works to be considered following
completion OF the national defense
program.
Mr.. Gerganoff explained that as
a partial solution TO the housing
shortage for defense workers here,
the new dormitory would provide
living quarters for approximately
one-fourth OF women students now
living In rooming houses outside
present dormitories.
Mr.. Gerganoff said that he is now
completing applications for pro-
posed additional school buildings
in the Ypsilanti area. The build
ings are expected to be granted
by PWA. he said, as the increase
In school population warrants their
construction.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Congressman to Write DUN Ticket
Half of Land Forces to
Receive Yule Burroughs

less, that there would be enough
trains for the troops, without un-
due snarling of railway passenger
OF freight schedules.
In cooperation with the Associa-
ton OF American Railways, plans
are being made to move service
men to their homes well in advance
OF the rush which normally reaches
a peak on Christmas eve.
AS far as possible, soldiers are
to be released on two dates, Decem-
her IL and December 20. depending
on whether they receive furloughs
Of one month or two weeks. They
are due back In the ranks on Janu-
airy ~ and January 4, respectively,
As another contribution. routine
troop movements involving change
OF stations will be suspended Dec.
l2-January II. Other aspects OF the
formidable transportation problems
remaining are still to be worked
out.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Panama Quiet
After Arrests

Panama. Panama, Nov. 25-AP-
A dozen arrests formed an answer
of the Adolfo de la Guardia govern
ment today to a declaration OF
Anibal RIGS that he was the con-
stitutional president OF Panama
and come what may, l am going
to serve.
The capital of the little republic
was calm.
Rios was third vice president In
the government Of DR.. Arnulfo
Arias, which was overthrown Oc-
tober 9 in a bloodless coup by de
la Guardia and others who charged
Arias with Fascist sympathies.
Neutral observers in this little
nation bordering the Panama Ca
nal saw little possibility for reali-
zauon of Rios hopes, EXPRESSED
last night in Cali, Colombia.
Rios claims the presidency by
right of succession. the first two
vice presidents having resigned -
make way for de la Guardia-a
cabinet selection-after the coup.
Rios, who never resigned his third
vice presidency, was serving as
Panama's minister to Peru at the
time. He made the declaration 1T
Cali while en- route from Lima.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
President Gives
Anti Strike
Signal

Washington, Nov. 25-AP-Presi-
dent Roosevelt told Congress to
start writing ats own ticket today
on strike curbing legislation.
The Chief Executive conferred
more than two hours last night
with key House members-Republi-
cans as we'll as Democrats-who re-
ported that he appeared to favor
suggestions for a cooling of period
and compulsory arbitration when
strike calls threaten defense pro-
duction.
The scope Of the legislation and
de.aiIs OF the bill apparently were
left strictly up to the lawmakers.
although Mr.. Roosevelt was said 10
have made it clear he thought IL
was time for Congress to act.
House Maiotity. Leader McCor-
mach OF MASSACHUSETTS and Minori-
ty Leader Martin of the same state
stood side by side when interview
ed by reporters at the conclusion
Of the extraordinary White House
meeting.
With nine other House members,
Attorney General Biddle, Labor
Secretary Perkins and her assist
ant, Daniel W. Tracy, they had
gone over the whole knotty' prob
lem OF defense strikes with the
President, and exchanged indiyidu-
al views on how best to cope with
the situation.
Mccormack said II was pretty
generally agreed" that there should
be a waiting period called for by
law" before a strike could be put
into effect in a defense industry,
and that "the President should
have the power, in the final analy-
sis, to order. arbitration"
Some of the other conferees. said
II was not clear to them whether
the President favored a simple
mandate to two labor disputants to
sit down together or the further
step of compelling them to accept
in advance the decision OF an arbi-
tration board.
Martin said a variety OF propos-
ais came up for discussion, but
that no commitments were made.
Speaker Raybdrn announced
yesterday that the long discussed
labor issue would be brought be-
fore the House Immediately upon
disposition OF the pending price
control bill. That. he said, would
mean early next week.
Chairman Norton (D-N.J.) Of the
House Labor Committee, one OF the
group which went to the White
House, called a meeting Of the
committee today determined, she
said, to get some kind Of biz
ready by the week end.
On the other side Of the capt.
toll, a Senate Judiciary Sub-commit-
tee called James V. Forrestal. un-
dersecretary Of the Navy, to give
his views on a bill by Senator Con-
nally (D-Tex) to permit the gov
eminent to take over and operate
defense plants when production
is halted by labor trouble.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Streets Ready
For Terminal

With the widening OF Pearson
st. completed Monday. the break
ing of ground for-Ypsilanti's new
Greyhound Bus Lines. Inc, term
inal at 316 w. Michigan Ave. Is
expected to begin soon.
Work on Pearson St, begun Nov.
II under supervision OF the board
OF public works. included the re-
moval OF the gutter and old curb
and the pouring Of a five foot con-
crete apron on the south side of
the street. The apron extends $50
feet from N. Hamilton st. to the
bus terminal site. The trees were
removed and the southeast corner
OF Pearson and Hamilton was cut
back to allow. greater turning
space.
The proposed building will be Is
feet wide and so feet long. with
loading and unloading platforms TO
the east and north. Exit for buses
will be to Michigan Ave. directly
from the station and entrance from
Pearson st. Parking on Hamilton
81. will be restricted to allow safe
passage Of buses.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Consolidated
May be Sold

Los Angeles, Nov. 25-AP-Vul'
tee Aircraft. Inc, OF suburban
Downey virtually has completed at
rangements to purchase controll-
ing interest in Consolidated Air
craft Corp. OF San Diego. reliabls
authority in the aviation industry
said today.
Talk OF such a transaction has
been heard In financial circles here
and in Washington for weeks. One
authority said Vultee was prepared
to take over the huge Consolidated
plant Dec. 1.
He said Vultee was purchasing
for $4,000, 900 the 34s,s22 shares OF
consair stock owned by Mai Reu-
ben Fleet OF San Diego and an
undisclosed number OF shares held
by other members OF the Fleet
family. Major Fleet is president
Of Consolidated, which has 1,291 ,574
shares OF common stock.
He added that the purchase would
give Vultee control OF Consair.
Consolidated has $3.50, 100000 In
orders from the United States
and British governments for multi
engined bombers.
Vuntee has s162,OOO.OO0 in orders
from the United States, Peru and
China for training planes. 1t has
10000 employees.
vultee officials declined TO deny
or affirm the reported transaction.
At San Diego, Major Fleet com
mented IL know nothing whatso.
ever about It." Richard w. Mlllar,
a banker. is president OF Vultee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Germans Offer
Pact, Thirteen
Nations Sign
Provisions Will be
For Five Years

Berlin, Nov. 25-AP-The Ger
man-sponsored Anti-Comintern Pact
was broadened today TO include IL
signatories and renewed for a five
year period.
Bulgaria. Denmark, Finland. Croa'
tia, Rumania and Sloyakia were OF
ficially signed up by their repre-
sentatives in a noon ceremony at
the ReichschanceIlory. and German
Foreign Minister Joachim Won Rib
bentrop read a telegram from Pres
ident DR.. Tsumin-Yee OF the Jap
anese-sponsored Marking regime
OF China that his government had
also Joined.
The Berlin press hailed the gath
ering as a demonstration OF contin-
entail solidarity against Moscow,
London and Washington.
The occasion was the renewal and
expansion Of the Anti-Comintern
agreement originally signed by Ger
many and Japan five years ago. The
pact was declared TO be aimed
against call destructive powers
which. directly or indirectly, support
bolshevism."
Official commentators denied that
the meeting -ef statesmen-repre-
senting nations within the Axis,
allied with the Axis or occupied
by Axis troops-was the beginning
of a pence offensive.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Two Student Groups on
Trips to Detroit, Canada

Two classes from Ypsilanti high
schools took motor trips today.
Fourteen girls in the Lincoln
Consolidated High School home eco
Monies class accompanied by Miss
Faith Kiddoo went to Detroit today
TO view the model rooms in a de-
partment store. Fabrics for uphol.
stering furniture and for Grapes
were studied by the girls. Prepare
tons are being made to redecorate
the teachers and girls lounge at
the school.
A group of American history stu
dents from Ypsilapti High Schol
accompanied by Superintendent r.
II. Chapelle, Wilbur T. Best and
Assistant High School Principal
Clark Elkins motored TO Amherst
burg. Ont, today to visit historical
places prominent in the War OF
1912.
Besides visiting historical spots
and the new Canadian National
Museum. students took part In an
exchange session OF historical stud
les at Amherstburg High School.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
De Caullists
to Have Help

New York, Nov. 25-INS-Exten-
sion OF American lend-lease aid to
French territories under the con.
troll OF General Charles De Gaulle
has been approved by President
Roosevelt, the Free French delega-
ton in the United States disclosed
today.
Spokesman for the American del
egation made public letter written
by the President to Edward R. Stet-
tinius. lease-lend administrator. on
Nov. II, In which he authorized the
later to grant aid to the de Gaulle
forces.
In his letter, Mr.. Roosevelt said
that he was ordering the action be-
cause he had found that the de-
Tense OF any French territory under
the control OF the French volunteer
forces Is vital to the defense OF the
United States" :
In an announcement made with
the release OF the Presidents le.-
ter. the Free French delegation
cited the recent trend toward collab-
grafton between Vichy and Berlin,
and denounced the removal OF Gen
eral Maxine Weygand as head Of
the French armies in North Africa.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Eating Places
BeingSurveyed

Earl r. Snyder. welfare director.
and ]. Robert Cameron, sanitary
engineer Of the county health re-
partment, began today a survey OF
Ypsilanti restaurants designed to
determine how well food-handling
facilities are standing up under
increased patronage.
Mr.. Snyder and Mr.. Cameron
started the city survey after com
pleting a similar survey of food
serving establishments in an area
outside the city. The surveys, be-
ing conducted as cooperative en-
terprise OF the city and county
health departments, will cover
existing food handling facilities,
sanitary provisions. and food serv-
ing methods.
The inspection, too, is intended
to enable restaurant operators to
discuss their problems and to make
suggestions for regulatory pro-
grams OF the city and county
health departments. The surveys
are being conducted with particu-
lar attention to further patronage
increases expected when new de-
tense workers arrive.
A complaint charging local res
taurants with serving too little
food for prices set has been regis
tered with the Board Of Com
merce by a bomber plant construc-
ton worker, on behalf of his tel
lows. The complaint has been
referred to the county defense
council, and is expected to be dis
cussed at a luncheon meeting of
the council in Hotel Huron
Friday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Chief Southland Asks Less
Arduous Police Assignment

his recent m health had left him
in less vigorous condition and
that he did not feel he could ade-
qua ely assume the increased work
and responsibility.
The commission has already be-
gun its program OF expansion by
adding three new patrolmen to the
force, and plans to add to the pro-
gram to meet the new problems
OF greatly Increased traffic and
population in the community.
No immediate action was taken
on Chief Southa-d's request at
Mondays meeting. but the COM
mission promised TO take II under
advisement and to act upon 1t ut
a future meeting.
Chief Southland took over the
duties Of directing the police force
in July, 1928, on the resignation OF
the former chief Of police, John
Connors.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Congress Today
(By Associated Press)
Senate

In recess.
Judiciary Subcommittee Coz
tinues hearings on legislation per-
hitting government seizure OF de-
ense plants where production Is
impeded (10:30 a. m. EST.
Banking Committee considers leg
islation author zing additional
Federal Reserve Bank loans to
small businesses Ti0:30).
House
Continues debate on price con-
troll legislation (noon).
Banking Committee considers
Administrators last minute re-
quest for changes in rrice control
bill 10000.
Military Affairs Committee stu
dies proposed survey OF civilian
defense facilities (10:30).
MONDAY
Senate returned to Foreign Rela-
tons Committee treaty permitting
additional diversion OF Niagara
River water for power purposes.
House opened debate on price
control.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Resignation Of Milan
President Accepted
fsnecIal 10 the Daily Pressl

especial 10 Ule Ddlly FTesbl
Milan, Mich, Nov. 25- Resigna-
ton of Harvey Young, village pres
ident. was accepted at the regular
meeting of the village council Mon.
day night. Mr.. Young had rendered
his resignation to the village clerk
two weeks ago. He was serving his
second term OF office.
George Tresilcox is the president
pro TEN.
The trustees voted unanimously
to rescind a resolution which they
passed two weeks ago and which
would have allowed the pool room
and recently built bowling alleys
to be open Sunday from 1880 to
II .. m. A petition signed by many
townspeople had requested the re-
scinding OF the resolution.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Farmers Not to
Settle For WPA

Washington, Nov. 25-INS -
Warned that farmers will not ac-
cept WPA." a Joint House-Senate
subcommittee today explored the
possibility OF extending federal aid
to some 10000 distressed southern
cotton producers.
The group was appointed after q
delegation OF nearly 100 farmers
from nine southern states tammed
House and Senate committee rooms
to outline a picture OF bankruptcy
and ruin" facing cotton raisers, and
to demand prompt congressional
action.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Leave
400 Homeless

Seward, Alaska. Nov. 25-INS-
Federal and local officials raced
against the weather today to find
refuge for more than 400 persons
left homeless by the 100000 fire
that destroyed half Of Stewards
business district.
Freezing temperatures OF a typi-
cal Alaskan winter menaced the
homeless persons as seriously as
did the blaze that wiped out their
residences yesterday. Army Of
ficials from nearby Fort Raymond
aided in converting an American
Legion hall, a skating rink and
several lodge rooms into temporary
shelters, but heating facilities were
inadequate.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25

Washington, Nov. 25-AP- The
Army said Merry Christmas
month In advance today-with the
tidings that between 100000 and
100000 soldiers would get Yuletide
fuloughs.
By the War Departments esti-
mate, approximately half of the land
forces will be granted leaves to go
home for the holidays ami this
raised the prospect of the biggest
Christmas transportation rush in
more than two decades.
Belief was expressed, neverthe-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Newspapers in Japan
Will be Regulated

Tokyo, Nov. 25-AP- Represen-
tatiyes OF leading newspapers, the
police and the cabinet planning
board announced today a decision
for newspaper regulation.
A three-point plan. to be submit
ted to the government soon, IN
cludes:
/. Prohibition OF individual own.
ership OF newspapers; 2. Restrie
ton OF dividend rates: and 3. Ii
eensing OF newspaper enterprises.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
King Of Hoboes Tells
Men TO Aid in Defense

Los Angeles, Nov. 25-AP-Jen
Davis. king OF the hoboes, says
there is no reason why a hobo can't
find a job and at into the national
defense.
This is no time 10 chisel food
and clothes" commented Davis,
who arrived by train as a paying
passenger. only tramps and
sweet perfume buns who don't
want 10 work are doing that To-
day"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25

After 10. years OF guiding Ypsi-
hntrs police department, Chief
Ralph L. Southland Monday request
ed the police commission to as
sign him to less responsible po-
sitIon in view OF the expanded &C
tivities planned for the depart
ment in the near future.
Chief Southland said today that
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Hospital May
be Enlarged

Board OF Commerce directors
were 10 decide this noon at Hotel
Huron whether the request for
federal aid to build a new hos
pital here should be for an In
situation larger than so beds rec
commended by United States Pub
lie Health department.
At a recent meeting OF federal
and city officials. government
agents were in favor OF a larger
hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25

LONDON = AP = DR.. Eduard
Benes. president Of the provisional
Czech government, said today 1912
is the decisive year OF the war and
| expect the war cannot. last much
longer" He made his statement In
opening the second session Of the
Czecho-Slovak state council
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25

WASHINGTON-UP- President
Roosevelt today accepted the res
ignatlon Of Judge j. Warren DAVIS,
retired member OF the third circuit
court OF appeals at Philadelphia,
effective Immediately.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
csaEMoNIALs PLANNED

Fort Custer, Mich. Nov. 25-INs
Soldiers discharged in the fu-
ture under War Department orders
or rulings will receive special GER
tificates OF service at unit cere-
monials. fifth division officers an
nounced today. The more than
1000 soldiers released thus far
from Fort Custer will be mailed
the certificates. II was announced.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
African Tank Engagement
Chaotic, Russians Battle
to Halt MoscoW Onslaught
Nazis Say British
Attempted to
Land Men
Believed to Have
Been Minor
Thrust


Masses OF British ana AXIS tanks
swirled In chaotic battle over the
sands OF North Africa today. Rus
sia's Red armies fought to stem, q
German onslaught within so miles
Of Moscow, and Berlin tersely re-
ported a British attempt to land
troops last night on the coast OF
A bulletin from Adolf Hitler's
headquarters gave this brief &C.
count OF the purported British
thrust across the English Channel:
The British attempted to effect
q landing on the French Channel
coast with some boats. They were
repulsed by the German coastal de-
lenses with heavy losses"
In London, British officials de-.
clined comment beyond reiterating
that such Nazi statements we're gen-
orally fishing expeditions seeking
to pry information out OF us BY
counter-statement."
In view Of Prime Minister Wine
ston Churchill's statement that
Britain will not be ready to attempt
an invasion Of the continent until
ls42. the thrust was another IN =
series OF smallscale raids for sab
otage purposes.
Very Confused
On the Libyan desert front. Az
0oritative London quarters de-
scrfbed the action In Gen. Sir Alan
Cunningham's eight-day-oid offsn-
sive as very confused" and said
very hard fighting continued.
From the Axis capitals, Berlin
and Rome. came synchronissd re-
ports OF British reverses.
German military quarters assert
ed Britains desert steam-rollor wan
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25
Today in 1915

(By Associated Prsss)
Germans under Field Marshal
Won Mackenser cross Danube IN
campaign against Rumanians.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-25

LONDON-AP-Jack Doyle, Irish
former heavyweight pugilist and
singer, was reported today to have
been injured seriously In the chest
and head when his car struck a
lamppost during the early morning
blackout.
vICHY, Unoccupied France-AP
-Dskar. Senegal capital, is linked
with main French African ports
southwark along tae Atlantic coast
BY a new passenger and freight air
service stopping at Conakry, Aoid-
Jan, Cotonou. Inalaye and Niamev.
1t was announced today.
vICHY, Unoccupied France-AP
A governments decree today ex-
tended the French Aryanization
law to Algeria.
COPENHAGEN, Occupied Den
mark AP -Denmark's action In
becoming . party to the Anti-~om-
intern Pact does not affect her po-
sition as q acknowledgement in the
present war. the Danish foreign Of
flee said In . communiqus today.