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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
British Win Battle in Eaq
Solidify Middle East Front
as Axis Takes Over Crete
Memorial Day Brings Pause
in Preparations For Defense

knoWn's tomb. making an appeal
for full aid 10 Britain, WITH conveys
II necessary.
Because German occupation made
It unlikely that posts abroad would
&c able TO hold customary exercises
at eight American cemeteries in
France and Belgium. crosses we're
erected az Arlington for Romagne.
Montfaueon. Suresnes. Theauoourt.
Belleau. Feren.Tarencis, Bony and
Waereghem Cemeteries where rest
more than $4,000 OF the A. L. F's
dead. Memorial ceremonies were
held at these symbolic crosses.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
Canine Owners Rush to Pay
Fees Before PenaIization

Many dog owners who wanted 10
pay 194l dog license fees without
penalty we're in line before the
city treasurer's office in the city
hall this morning. the final day
Cor license payment without fine
Owners continued TO call at the
treasurers office today and As
SCISSOR Don Comstock was assisting
in writing payment receipts.
Mrs. Mabel Stadtmiller city
treasurer. said those in line al
noon today would be served but
the office will be closed this after.
noon. Thursday was also a heavy
payment day. she explained.
Fees are $3.50 for male and I'M
sexed and 81 for female dogs The
penalty Of 81 for overdue payment
OF fees was 10 be added June /
but because this date falls on sun
day the fine will be added begin
ming June 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
Guard Kept Over
Key Defense
Units

CBy International News Service)
Despite an "ap-quiet' report to-
day by the Navy department, the
nations armed forces in coopera-
ton with local police maintained
arounG-the clock patrols at key
defense establishments as a pre-
caution against a reported mass
sabotage plot over the holiday
weekend.
Precautions were taken by the
Army. Navy, coast guard and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation
after intelligence services obtain
ed information that 'fifth-column"
forces had made elaborate plans
to cripple Americas defense pro-
gram by striking at harbors, fac
tories, docks and arsenals.
Responsible Army and Navy
officials declined 10 discuss the
rumors officially or to comment on
counter moves against possible
subversive elements, and describ-
ed troop activities as routine
maneuvers
Authoritative sources in Wash
ington. however. asserted that
government agencies were TAX
ing no chances and that vigilance
would be maintained until further
notice.
The Navy and coast guards es-
pecially were reported TO be con
cerned over shoreline establish
ments after Navy commandants at
various yards ordered dismissal OF
workers who we're suspected Of
sympathizing with Communist,
German or Italian causes.
1t was pointed out that either
the dismissed men or similar work
ers who had not yet been appre-
hended might use the holiday lull
in many defense areas as an op-
portunity to set fires or place
time bombs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31


A nation arming nightly for de-
Tense paused Friday 10 pay homage
to the dead who fell fighting its past
wars.
The tomb OF the Unknown Soldier
in Arlington Cemetery on the quiet
Potomac Was the focal point for
Memorial Day observances here
but Americans in warning lands
In Britain. China and occupied
France-also remembered the day
with appropriate exercises.
The wide observance OF the holi-
day throughout the United States
brought a halt in much OF the fever
ish rearmament effort. 4 number
of important plane factories made
II the start OF a three-day week end
for employees who have been work
ing around the clock. Most snip
yards we're closed. and defense &C
tivities in Washington, for the most
part. were suspended.
At Baltimore. however. almost
all OF the 5000 workers at the Spar
rows Point yards OF the Bethlehem
Steel Company declined the holiday.
company official disclosed. and
reported as usual for work on tank
ers and freighters needed in the
defense program.
A new munitions plant was dedi-
Gated at Greenfield. Mass, as part
OF the patriotic program there. The
plant is one OF seven contracted for
by the Army last fall in an effort to
double the production of fine ap-
paratus used in the inspection and
manufacture OF war materials.
In Richmond. Va, and Madison,
Wise, the day signalled the start
of two test campaigns for the col
lection OF scrap aluminium for de-
Tense purposes, and the contribu.
lions were reported by the truck
loads. Sponsored by the Office o.
Production Management. the tests
are for the purposes Of determining
the advisability OF q nationwide
drive.
Sergeant Alvin York, the noted
World War hero. spoke at the I'm
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
S. to Look at
Acts by Vichy

BN AssOCldltu ITtSSl
Washington. May 3l-AP-The
United States. it was reported in
authoritative quarters today, will
notify the Petain government
within a few days that Vichy's
future acts, rather than its words,
will be basis for American iudg-
ment on Franco.German "collabora-
ton.
The note, TO be handed TO CASTOR
Henry-Haye, the French ambassd-
dor, will be in the nature of a re-
ply TO a formal communication re-
Gently received from Vichy This
communication promised that the
French fleet and colonies would
not be turned over TO the Nazis.
1t also besought sympathetic Ameri-
can understanding of Frances
position as a conquered, divided
and hungry nation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
British Press Into
Baghdad, Scene
of Rioting
RaShid Ali Takes
Child King to
Iran

With the development OF Crete
seemingly complete save for for
NAL British acknowledgement OF
Axis victory, Britain won today her
war-within-a-war in lraq and solid.
flied that middle east front for an
other defense against the Germans
and Italians.
The future of the WAT, the fate
OF Suez and Alexandria and Brit
aims last claims 10 naval domin-
ance OF the eastern Mediterranean
probably depend on how we'll and
how fast she can re-shape her lines
in Iraq.
British motorized forces pressed
into the outskirts OF storied Bagh-
dad-today a place Of riot. The
government OF lraq was reported
suing for peace after less than a
month Of vest pocket warfare with
the British.
lraq as rich in oil as she is in
Arabian fable and Biblical lore, ap-
peared surely as the answer to the
wars demands for great new bat
tlefield.
She probably would have been
that by now, had not the German
high command decided the sealane
island OF Crete had TO be taken
over first from its Greek and Brit
ish imperial defenders. for it would
be q flank threat to the Nazi drang
mach osten.
That decision was tough luck
for Rashid Ali Al Gallant. pro-Axis
lraq leader who gained power with
coup April and started fighting
the British May 2, hoping to eject
them from their treaty footholds
with Axis help.
Rashid ALI called for and got
German help-but 1t was only a
trickle of warplanes and technic-
ians. German was preoccupied
with Crete. Warplanes were need.
ed 10 blast the British defenses
there 10 make way FOR the land.
ing OF parachutists. troop glidsrs.
air troop transports and even
plane carried tanks.
So Rashil Ais anti-British cause
went begging and now. according
10 British advices, the premier
himself has fled into Iran. 1t also
was reported, without confirmation.
that Rashid Ali and his aides took
with them perhaps the better to
bargain with the child king of
lraq. six year old Feisal II.
The German high command said
the pursuit OF British and Greek
forces eastward over the noun.
tains and coastal plains OF 100
mile long Crete was tightening an
Axis wise on the last. die hard de.
tenders OF the Greek island.
The Germans we're reported
about TO make junction with Ital-
ian forces landed on the eastern
end Of Crete in the last stages OF
the invasion. Defenders still in
the fight were IN between.
The high command said some Of
the British and Greeks had fled to
the island OF Gavdos. % miles off
the south coast OF Crete, where
the Luftvaffe pursued them with
bomb and machine gun while also
blasting at Crete's southern ports
TO smash the new Dunkerqpe.
Other defense forces were re-
ported seeking the comparative
safety Of Egypt in what boats they
could muster on the Cretan shore.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
Air Corps Men
Will Aid China


Washington, May 31--UP-- The
Army is permitting trained COM
bat pilots and mechanics TO resign
from the Air Corps 10 volunteer
for war time flying in China, it
was learned today.
Authoritative sources disclosed
trat the move is part OF new
Chinese government program TO
obtain skillet American filters and
aircraft tech1icians for service
on commercial sirliLes and, pos
siDly. for military duty against
Japan.
The War department refuses 10
discuss the matter. Tut other quar-
tiers said details OF the plan WEI c
arranged between the State De
partment and the Chinese embassy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
Deficit to Hit
All-tine High

Washington, May 81 AP 49,
Treasury officials estimated today
that the first months sales OF the
new defense savings bonds would
exceed 100000 and send the
federal debt 10 an all.time high
OF approximately S4g,500,000, 900
Actual receipts from the savings
campaign in the first q days since
it began May | totaled S347,S61 900,
but the final week was expected TO
bring in the heaviest subscriptions
OF the month.
Bond Sales Crafty
Oficials said the $500, 900 900
figure would be highly pleasing 10
them and recalled that earlier Sec
rotary Morgenthau said 100000
900 would be adequate for this
month.
Industries Aiding
They pointed out that employees
OF many large firms are, from time
TO time, authorizing employers 10
deduct monthly or weekly sums
from their paychecks for the pur-
chase OF bonds.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
Registration Closes Tonight
For School Board Election

Persons who wish TO vote at
Ypsilanti schools board of educa-
ton election June 9 have until s
O'Clock tonight to register at the
superintendent office in the high
school. Eight new registrants have
been added recently making the
total voters up to noon today 1926.
Wesley Dawson, incumbent, and
Delbert II. Moffett are seeking the
four year post now vacant on the
beard.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
All Quiet After Sabotage Scare
Several Hurt
Over Holiday

Several persons were injured in
heavy holiday trafic accidents in
This area Friday. Seven were
taken 10 hospitals following a
crash between cars driven by Rus
sell Dow, IS, Romulus, and by John
Stanley Sears. New Boston. At
Huron River DR.. and North Line
Rd. about $3.50 p. m.
In the Dow car were his brother,
David, Warren Byman. and Miss
Marion Washer, all OF Romulus.
With the driver, they suffered
decorations and bruises, and were
treated at Eloise General Hospital.
Mr.. Sears, his wife. Eveline. and
ten year old daughter, Dolores.
were taken to Wayne General Hos.
pital for examination and treat
ment e,-A.- ..-
Forehead Laeerated
Miss Hilda Weber, Is, Textile
Rd., sustained a lacerated fore.
head when a car in which she was
riding, driven. by Carl Rhinehart.
IS, IA W. Michigan Ave, collided
with a car driven by Robert Nor
ton. Route 2, Saline, on Textile Rd.
near Stony Creek Rd. about 1880
Pm. Miss Webber was taken to
Boyer Memorial Hospital here
where three stitches we're taken
in her forehead and she was re.
leased.
Loses Control
Miss Lauretta hoppe, 36. Dear.
born, was taken 10 St. Joseph's
Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, Fri.
day night after she lost control OF
her west-bound car on the Chicago
Pike near the S. State Rid. viaduct.
The vehicle went over a steep
embankment.
In Saline Hospital
Victor Meloche and Mrs. Lionel
Meloche, Detroit, were taken to Sa.
line General Hospi' al Friday night
after a car in which they we're
passengers, piloted by Lionel
Meloche. collided with a car driven
by Stephen Petoskey, Detroit, on
Washtenaw Rd. near its intersec.
ton with Carpenter Rd The in.
iured people sustained decorations
on face and head.
Cars Damaged
Cars driven by Mrs. Violet
Brunette, Route ], and by Glen
Durham. Route s, Ann Arbor. we're
damaged when they collided on
Packard Rd. about three miles west
OF Ypsilanti Mrs. Brunette was
making a right turn into a drive
way at the time. Both vehicles
were headed west.
Collisions on Us-1P2
About $40 p. m, cars driven By
Herman Steeb, Jr.. Ann Arbor and
by Bernard Mucha; Detroit, collld.
ed at the intersection OF US-112
and Canton Center Rd. Mr.. Steeh
was headed west, and Mr.. Mueha,
north
Another collision was at US-112
and Ridge Rd between cars driven
by L. Crosby Lewis. Jr.. Phladel-
phia. Pa. and by James r. Martin.
Jr., Highland Park The rear OF
the Lewis car was badly damaged.
Both were headed east.
Driver Arrested
Michael Cooper. Detroit, was ar.
rested on intoxicated driving
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
YpSiIanti Men in County
Jail, Await Arraiqnment

Harold Bishop. "a. $50 Z. Clark
ST, and Frederick Wilson, is. 43S
Second Ave. Ypsilsnti are in coun-
~ jail today awaiting arraignment
on charges OF being intoxicated
and disorderly Friday evening.
Bishop was arrested while stand.
ing beside his car at S. Forest and
y. University AYES. Ann Arbor.
and Wilson was arrested following
a beer garden brawl on ". Main ST.
in that city about 80 this morn
ing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
Friend of Hess
Under Arrest

fBv international News Seryice)
New York. May 3l-lNs-Rudolf
Hess friend. Maior-General DIT.
Haushofer, today was reported by
the British radio 10 be under arrest
in Germany.
In broadcast picked up in New
York by CHS, the British radio
stated:
General Haushofer. who was
introduced 10 Hitler in 1922 by
Rudolf Hess. has been Until very
recently the closest adviser Of the
German chancellor In questions OF
GEO-polcy. Hess had shared Haus-
hofer's fears for the future OF Ger
many"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

BERLIN AP Former Kaiser
Wilhelm II has rallied so well
against an obscure intestinal dis
order. administrations Of the Ho-
henzollern estate here said today.
that momentarily there is no fear
for his life.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

SIERRA MADRE. Calf. -AP-
A symphony orchestra OF San
Gabriel Valley musicians from
10 to % years will make its debut
tonight under the baton Of Jacha
Gegna.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
MILK PRICE UP

Grand Rapids. Mich. May al
INS-A one-cent increase on the
quart price OF milk will go into
effect Sunday. Grand Rapids deal
ers announced today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
Today in 1915

fBv- Associated Press
May 81. l9l6-Germsn and Brit
sh nayies meet IN battle q Jutland
reatest sea engagement Of war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

Appearing before a senate inves-
tigsting committee in Washing
ton. Harry Hook, A. F. Of L.
business agent, is pictured as he
testified that he would not order
striking shipyard workers in San
Francisco to return to work. He
emphatically denied that he is q
Communist,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

Fears are felt for the health OF
former Kaiser Wilhelm II, who
led Germany in World War /. sc-
eording TO reports from Doom,
Holland. where he lives. The re-
ports state that the s2-year-old
former emperor had been in good
health until recently.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

LEAVING for Cslif. about June 3.
new car. can take four help drive.
Apt. 70 2ll y. Washington.
ADV. 53l'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

LONDON AP-Hugh Walpole.
English novelist. was reported
slightly improved" today after
suffering q severe heart attack at
his home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
Congress Today

CBy Associated Prsssl
Both houses In recess until Mon
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

RADCLIFFE. Ia.-AP-City Mar
shall A. o. Skrovic said Clayton
Carr. a motion picture operator. and
his wife burned to death here when
they we're trapped in the projection
room by a fire which destroyed
frame theater building. Carr was
in the booth reminding film after
the last performance.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

DCBLlN-lNS-Rescue workers
still hunted through wrecked build.
ings and homes today for new VIC
Tins OF a heavy night bombing raid
on Dublin, capital Of neutral Fire.
that killed at least 40 persons and
wounded more than 100. Sticks OF
BOMBS fell on at least six districts
OF the city. The Eireann charge d.
affaires was instructed to lodge an
immediate protest with the Ger.
man government.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

MAsHlNGToN-AP- Groups of
Army flying cadets have been
formed quickly among students Of
seven universities, the War Depart.
ment reported today. raising official
hopes OF obtaining thousands Of ad-
ditionsl Hedging fliers from col
lege campuses.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

Continued on Page Tvo)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

See ACCIDENTs-Psge ?
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31
EzAvENwoRTH. Kaa.-nes

kzAVENWoRTH, Kaa.-aee -
Brig. Gen. z. l.. Gruber. command
ant at Fort Leavenworth, died ear
ly today Of heart attack. He was
81 years old. Gen. Gruber spent an
active day yesterday, inspecting the
post in the forenoon and going
horseback riding in the afternoon.
He was at dinner party with other
officers when he became i'll.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

LONDON-AP-- British war cas-
ualties have reached the 100000
mark for all three fighting services
in PIP months of war, il was dis
closed today. Almost half the to-
tai were said to be prisoners OF
war in Germany. The figures, com
-puted from official casualty lists,
show that the war so far has cost
only fraction of the $3.50. 235
British men killed wounded, miss.
ing or taken prisoner in the World
War. -
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-31

NICHY-INS- The second at
tack in less than a week by British
warplanes on shipping around Sfax,
French Tunisia, was officially re-
ported in Vichy today. Three Brit
ish planes were said to have
bombed the Italian ship Isarco
three kilometers outside Sfax har-
Dor An official statement said
that French aviation hereafter
would protect SfaX.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22
Third Grade

We are making a seasonal scrapbook. It has our Halloween pictures. All of them are free hand work,
 We are doing some work m Choral Reading. We are divided into three groups of low, medium and high pitched voices. We have read several poems and ex- pect to use this method in study ing multiplication tables.
 There are 34 pupils in the third grade and IA of them are new in school this year.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22
Second Grade

For each day we make a 100 ID spelling our teacher gives us a red star and if we do it all week we get a silver star. Each time we get our report cards the one with the most gets a prize. Laurence Anderson won it the first time.
 Our Bluebird section of read CTS is now on their third book. Seven of our 25 pupils are class ed as superior readers.
 In arithmetic we can count and write to 500 now which is as far as we shall learn to count in
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22
Seventh Grade

A beginning enrolment of 33 seventh Graders has been in creased to 40 at the present time. class discussions have been ln- creasingly interesting with side lights of other schools presented by new students, representing Washington, Oregon, California Montana and as far East as Ne braska.
 President Joe Spracher of the Seventh Grade Club, a business and social organization, has been leading the class lessons in the rudiments of parliamentary laws ably assisted by Secretary kath- leen Flood So far the only socal activity has been an hilarious Halloween party.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22
School Section
 Added Feature

With this issue we incorporate in the Kodiak Mirror the first section devoted to school news.
 The name of the section, The Island Star, was chosen because it was the name of a mimeograp paper previously published by the school, but not started this year.
 The Star" will appear each week with news prepared by stu dents under the direction of their teachers.
 We are indebted to School Su- perintendent Clifton, whose coop eration made the arrangement possible.
 Editor, the Mirror
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22
First Grade

Our enrolment is now 37.
 Most of the children are begin ing to read Peter and Peggy after having completed the Work-Play Chart, and the Pre-Primer.
 Mrs. Nelson gave us some plants for our room.
 A little automobile race in con neetion with vocabulary drill is causing much interest. Today Pauline Mathews and Phil Ham, ilton are tied for first place.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22
Fourth Grade

Our honor roll:
 lone Marie Norton
 Arlyn John Yurman
 In the past week we have learned and illustrated the poem, Robert of Lincoln. We are going to learn other poems and make a poetry book.
 We are working on an illus trated art and history notebook. In art we make the pictures or maps while in history or language
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22

Two building permits were Is sued this week to Jalmar Spring hill for a dwelling and shack on Lot 12, Block Is, to cost togeth- CT $975.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22
Fifth and Sixth Grades

Our honor roll: Fifth Frances Harader Sixth Tim Chernoff
 Donna Frost
 Carolyn Gaines
 Oracle Harader
 Randlna Loe
 Beatrice Malutin
 William White
 Our geography class has been busy working on their notebooks, the Fifth having completed South America and now studying Eur ope, the Sixth having completed the North Central States and now studying the Southern states.
 In History, when studying our heritage, we built a miniature lake dwelling and a Peep Show of ancient Egypt.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22
THE ISLAND STAR KODIAK SCHOOL N EWS

we write the stories.
 On our spelling chart we have 24 silver stars. On our atten- dance we get a gold star for one months perfect attendance.
Kodiak mirror., 1941-11-22

this grade. We have learned the definitions of addition and sub traction and most of us can do it ip single column number to 20.
 In art we especially like to use the modelling clay. We have painted many pictures and have made posters of colored paper for Halloween Armistice and Thanksgiving. Our flower posters will be made into a booklet.
 We have had one party at Hal lowe'en, where we played musl- cal chairs and other games Prizes were won by Laurence Ander-on and Alfred Anderson. Ice cream was served by Miss Easley.
 Our honor roll:
 Alfred Anderson
 Laurence Anderson
 Richard Hartman
 Carlene Mahle
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

KEY TO WORLDS GOLD
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God Book is out the greatest Of the axe
sells for 81 send for free contents. Or
Wm s Rel D. H S43 last Vernon hlgh
wa. Detroit. CadLIlAc a02t
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
Dine and Dance

BEAU PAREE. 1898 West Seven Nile
Chicken. turkey. tendsr1sd steak din
sers. see.
CLUB MARTINI = Chicken. steaks sps-
ghetti, frog legs Oiquorsl. entertainment.
dancing. 1890 Grand River.
lids CAFE-IIquors Chicken. steaks
Frogs Legs Dinners. 1924 East War
rem
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

ALL KINDS Of plastering. patchwork.
arches built (neatness); reasonable.
Tyler 3-2s75.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27
PI-AsTERING

Al PLASTERING, lathing: special rate
5-Ss5I.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-27

frfATICA snd Rheumatism SucaessfuiIs
Treated Pauline BsrbAEia Marufsr
turer Of the Plaster. S05s Chn'mers. LsnoN