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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
County Held
Logical Unit

Ypsilanti City Council members
Monday evening indicated that ex-
pense of a new airport should be
borne by the county at large rath-
er than on the basis of a division
OF costs between Ann Arbor. Ups
lanti, and the county as separate
units.
The proposal for a modern air
port had been submitted to Ill
three units by Junior Chambers Of
Commerce from Ann Arbor and
Ypsilanti.
While Ypsilanti aldermen feel
that the airplane is the next big
industrial development they ques-
toned legality OF expenditure If
city funds in an enterprise outside
OF the municipality. They were
apparently in favor OF establish
ment Of large. well equipped port
so that air travel facilities would
be available to Washtenaw resi-
dents.
Aldermen we're particularly in.
terested in the possibility that the
privately owned Ypsilanti Airport
might be converted to public use
through the Junior Chamber OF
Commerce proposal and weighed
the possibility that federal funds
might be available for its opera
ton in case the site is provided.
Since the discussion was inform
al and OF an Informative nature
only, no action wa taken. n.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
.LUTHERANS HERE
NAME OFFICERS
ANNUAL MEETING FOLLOWS
COOPERATIVE DINNER
MONDAY EVENING

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Of.
fcers were elected at the annu Al
meeting after cooperative Z
O'Clock dinner Monday.
DR.. Clarence NJ. Loesell was chos.
en- elder for two years; Ralph
Hawker, Theodore Chebowski. daa-
cons for two years; Fred Wolter,
Carl Furtney, trustees for three
years; Elmer Peters, treasurer;
Rote Holmes. financial secretary:
Earl Schuman. corresponding Sec
rotary: p. l.. Stein. building fund
treasurer; Paul Ungrodt, Sunday
School superintendent; Walter
Daschner, assistant superinten-
dent; Donald Levitt. head usher,
and Miss Martha Richter, nominal.
ing committee.
Retiring officers were Otto Rohn.
Edward Schuman, Lawrence Zeig.
Ter and Walter Gaecke.
Nearly IS attended the dinner
and meeting at which officers and
church societies gave reports for
the past year. over $4,000 was re-
tired from the church indebtedness :
in 1870. Rev. Hugo Fenker re-
ported 80 new members and six
deaths among membership for the
year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
L. S. to Send
Greece Planes
Under Pledge
Now in Production
For L. S. Army

Washington, Jan. 7 -UP-The
United States acted quickly today
to fulfill President Roosevelts
pledge OF "ever-increasing" aid
for democracies by releasing TO
Greece an undetermined number
OF warplanes now in production
for its own army.
Less than 100 planes are in
volved and Greece will pay cash
for them.
That. action became known less
than "a hours after President
Roosevelt, in his annual message
to Congress. promised more ships
more planes, more tanks and more
guns to the nations that are fight
ing the "new order of tyranny"
and defied the dictators to pre-
vent fulfillment of that promise
by threats.
Such aid is not an act of war.
he said, and most mem bers OF
Congress appeared TO agree with
him.
The exact type OF plane re-
leased to the Greeks could not be
learned Immediately, but 1t was
believed they were fighting craft
of ultra-modern design which
were virtually ready for delivery
to the L. S. army air corps. Bri-
fish purchasing commission Of
ficials have been negotiating for
war materials for Greece for
about a week.
The British purchase program
for the present has been complet-
ed and future orders await con-
gressional action on the Presi-
dents NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. arms
lending program for Britain.
Greece and China. A group Of ad-
ministration officials have been
busy for days seeking to trans
late that into legislation to be In
troduced soon in Congress.
Mr.. Roosevelt revealed no new
details of that plan in his mes
sage to Congress Monday, but 1t
was learned later that it may be
carried out by giving the army
and navy unlimited authority to
make available to countries need
ing it whatever material aid they
consider prudent in the light of
American defonsp
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
America Will Seek Voice in
Peace Settlement After War

Washington. Jan. 7--INS-Now
that President Roosevelt has COM
mitted the American people 10
finance continuation OF Great Bri.
tain's war against the Axis powers.
the United States government In.
tends to seek assurances from
Britain that Americas voice will
be heard in the Anal peace settle
ment, high Administration sources
disclosed today.
The disclosure was made as Z
became known that Harry l.. Hon
kins may take up this question o.
war aims with the British govern
ment during his visit TO London
as special representative of Pres!-
dent Roosevelt.
No Assurances
Up to the present, no assurances
have been received from Great
Britain that American judgment
will be considered concerning tho
sort OF peace the world should en-
10y IL Britain wins the war.
Owing to the gravity OF the Euro.
pean situation, President Roosevelt
did not seek such assurances be-
fore committing the American peo-
pie to full support" OF Britain and
the other victim nations OF aggres.
sion.
The view prevailed in these
quarters that this government
would not have been justified IN
seeking such assurances while the
United States was receiving cash
payments for whatever aid 1t rem
dered Britain.
Demands Justified
Now, with the Presidents de-
clared policy OF supplying England
with all the war materials It needs.
no matter how long the war lasts
or how much 1t may cost the T.. s.,
It is felt this country will be JUST.
fed in expecting that Americas
views on the adoption OF sane
policy OF peace after this war will
be given serious consideration.
The problem OF effecting set.
Element that will give some reason.
able assurance OF lasting peace in
Europe after this war is over 10
causing a great seal OF concern in
responsible quarters in Washing
ton.
Confidence Is felt that Great Br.-
tain. with the United States as Is
great arsenal. eventually will sue
coed in defeating Nazi Germany.
That It will take long time per
hsps two or three years, IS con
sidered highly probable. But II
Britain manages TO hold out an.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

other six months, II is believed she
will achieve ultimate victory.
Serious Problem
However, what sort OF peace fol-
lows is considered very serious
problem in itself Fear prevails
that the British people will have
suffered so much from the horrors
OF war that they will be In no mood
TO recognize Germany's right OF
equality among the major powers
Of the world.
On the contrary. there is OK.
pected to be a strong sentiment
for punishment OF the German peo-
pie. even TO the extent OF break
Ing Germany up into pre-Bismarck-
ian states.
President Roosevelt. IL was point
ed out. made clear. In his speech
to Congress Monday. Americas aim
is victory by the democracies. fol.
lowed by peace based on four "es-
sential human freedoms; free
dom OF speech and religion. and
freedom from fear and want.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
Council Notes

All members or city council
we're present Monday evening.
Michigan senators and repre-
sentatives will be asked to oppose
taxation of municipal bonds un.
der action taken by the council
at behest OF the Michigan NUM-
cipal League. Aldermen also voted
$50 to league use.
Huron Temple 66 Pythian Sis
ters submitted thanks for the new
street light at the southwest cor
ner OF Michigan Ave. and Huron
St.
The council was notified by the
fire commission OF the appoint
nlent OF James Dignan as fire
chief. The appointment was con-
firmed.
Earl r. Snyder. city welfare
director reported So active cases
in December. Nine cases were
closed and IA opened.
Chief OF Police Ralph l.. South
ard was authorized TO destroy re
deemed sewer bonds in the
amount OF $3.50 and water cou-
pons of s175.
Funds in city accounts were re-
ported by City Clerk Harvey G.
Holmes as totalling sl07. 1892
OF which s44.71777 is in the wa
ter works fund. s5S,923.i6 In
the general fund, s3,35s.62 in
the sinking fund and s395.67 In
the bond and coupon account.
Question OF restricting parking
on Pearl St. between Huron St.
and Washington St. was referred
to the police commission with the
recommendation that either two
hour or a ninety minute limit be
established.
The city planning commission
recommended that the land az
lConunued on Page Iwob
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
Van Wagoner
to Ask Funds

fBy International News Service)
Lansing, Mich, Jan. Tins al.
though retiring Republican state
officials asked that general state
expenditures be boosted to $3.50 q
100000 annually Gov. Murray ID.
Van Wagner will ignore COP pre-
posals and ask his own budget d.
rector-Leo j. Nowicki-to draw
up a new budget, II was learned
today.
II was learned that the request,
for an annual expenditure OF $780,
900. 000-s30 100000 more than the
Republicans themselves spent each
year made by former budget
director Gus T. Hartman and form
er.GOy Luren ID. Dickinson.
II was pointed out that neither
Hartman or Dickinson were being
officious in their recommendations
as the outgoing governor and bud
get director are required by law
TO assemble a list OF prepared APP
propristions for the incoming sd-
ministration.
The COP assertion that revenue
from sales tax will continue at
t61 100000 annually was at odds
with Van Wagoner's belief that in
come from this source should soar
sharply this year.
Dickinson and Hartman. IL was
learned. recommended an increase
OF only 100000 a year in old age
pensions. despite the fact that a
$4,000, 900 increase Is called for II
pensions are 10 be paid to all ell
& BILE applicants.
Hartman recommended 81 100000
for the crippled children's commIs.
sion which itself asked for 1890
900 a year
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
CONGRESS READY
To ANSWER CALL
FOR BRITISH MD
Detailed Plan to be Given
Consideration at First
Possible Moment
LEADERS ALREADY AT
WORK ON PROCEDURES
Budget to be Submitted to
Congress Wednesday to
Indicate Extent

Washington, Jan. ZAP - A
surge OF congressional sentiment
for extensive British aid today an
swered President Rooseyelt's call
for a swift and driving increase"
in armament production, despite
some criticism that the program
would mean war.
The reaction generally bespoke
readiness to take up at the earliest
possible moment a detailed plan
under which billions of dollars
worth of the weapons of defense"
could be lent or leased to England
and other "democracies, as Mr..
Roosevelt recommended in his mes
sage Monday.
Already At Work
Administration leaders already
were at work on the complicated
problem of procedure and legisla-
ton. The President was said to
have advised leaders that Congress
and the executive department
should collaborate in the task, with
the assurance that there would be
no quibbling over details.
Submission OF the 1941-42 federal
budget Wednesday was awaited.
meanwhile. for the first indication
OF proportions of the overall pro-
gram. Congress will learn then how
much money Mr. Roosevelt wants
Immediately for the manufacture
of war supplies.
Support General
There was general support among
legislators for vast funds to arm
America itself, but some division
in party ranks over the Presidents
proposal to make the United States
an arsenal for countries now in
actual war with aggressor nations. ="
Nevertheless, some leaders ap-
peared more concerned about the
length of time that might be re-
quired to obtain final approval OF
the British aid legislation than they
did with the opposition expected
against it.
One plan reported under consid.
Grafton involved use of a federal
corporation to assist the British in
liquidating their security holdings
in this country. and perhaps TO act
as the clearing house for the whole
lease-lend program.
May Use RFC
In informed legislator said that
administration and congressional
leaders were trying to decide wheth-
er to set up an entirely new corpor-
alton or to expand the present
functions Of either the Reconstruc-
ton Finance Corporation or the
Export-lmport Bank
Mr.. Roosevelt, delivering his an.
nual message in person to the Sen
ators and Representatives in the
packed and attentive House cham.
Der, sought to remove any partisan
character from the question by
pointing out that both major politi
cal parties were in virtual agree
ment on British aid when they went
to the people in the election last
November.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
Buck Private, Heir
to Huge Fortune,
to Stay in Khaki

Fort Devens, Mass. Jan. 7-Draf-
tees here learned today that one Of
their buck private" buddies Is heir
TO part Of a Sl,500,000 estate left by
bis father-and that he is quite
content to remain in khaki to com.
plete bis year OF training.
Edward y. Afford, Jr., q, Of
Brookline. a Harvard University
graduate, was one OF the first Sc
lectees to volunteer for immediate
service in the original pescetime
draft call on Nov. IS.
The elder Afford died Nov. q.
His viii, recently probsted. be-
queathed his entire estate 70 his
widow, his son and bis daughter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
DRIVER FINED AS
RESULT OF CRASH
AUTO CRASHES INTO COAL
CAR ON RAILROAD
MONDAY NIGHT

Herbert z. Wilbur. Is. 81 +. Ann
St., Ann Arbor. pleaded guilty 70
charges OF driving while intoxicated
when arraigned before Justice A
NJ. Vandersall this morning and
was fined $50 and his drivers
license confiscated
Wilbur spent Monday night In
city Jail after his car left y. Huron
St. near the United Stove plant and
Travelled 70 feet along the Mich
igan Central tracks. crashing into
a coal car. Wilbur's car was nearly
demolished and witnesses said.
Wilbur got out and started wander
ing along. the tracks. Police arrest
ed him about an hour later at a
local beer garden. lie had suffered
slight forehead scratches.
Hurt In Crash
William r. Morrison, 80. Detroit,
Ast injured when his car left the
Chicago Pike near Saline Monday,
cr5shed through a guard rail and
vent over an embankment He chose
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
Trade School Car Costs
to be Borne by B. OF c.

Gasoline and oil costs for trans
porting youths to the NYA trade
school. Southfeld and Plymouth
Rds.. will be paid for 30 days ~
the Board OF Commerce. directors
decided at noon today The youths
must be out OF school. unmarried
and American citizens.
Roger Armstrong, president Of
the Junior Chambe OF Commerce
explained the program in Ypsiland
TO raise funds for the fight against
infantile paralysis. Directors OF
the Board OF Commerce endorsed
the plan and offered assistance CT
organization members in the work.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
COOPERATION To
BE MAJOR ISSUE
IN LEGISLATURE
Speaker Expects to Have
Appointments Ready
This Evening
.RETALlAT0RY ACTION
IN SENATE F0RESEEN
Van Wagner Lists Likely
to Run Poor. Second
With Republicans
(By United Press)
IRE Sl
Up LAgfsla

Lansing, Jan. up Lsgisia-
tors return to their chambers to-
day with the Senate facing the
critical test OF cooperation with
Democratic Governor Van Wagner
and his list OF interim appoint
ments.
In adjournment since the Cover.
nor's message TO the Joint session
last Friday. the house OF represen.
tatives and the senate will be
called to order this evening.
Speaker Howard Nugent, r.. Bad
Axe. said he expected he would
have committee appointments. dele
gated to him by the rules of the
house. ready to present in the eve
ming session. 1t was the only i'm
portant piece OF business expected
before Wednesday.
The senate, however. returned
TO face consideration OF the interim
appointments submitted for con
firmation by Governor Van Wagon
or and former Governor Dickinson
The former governors appoint.
ments have been matched by his
Democratic successor and appag-
emily were running poor second.
But the nature OF the so-callel
bipartisan" government in its
first 10 days of operation was such
that any indiscretion in the execu-
tive office might result in swift re-
taliation in the Republican senate
The majority Republican bloc in
the upper house was scheduled for
caucus Wednesday after its
leaders had conferred with the gov
ernor. In that conference the
COP. whips hoped to be given as
surance that the governor was
sympathetic toward their views on
civil service and the branch banK-
ing issue.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

CHfCACO-UP- Tabulation OF
ballots today showed that joseph
McElgott, an unemployed bartend-
or. had been elected business agent
OF the Bartenders' Union local 27S
to succeed George 3. McLane who
brought the union into court receiv-
ership on his complaint that gangs
tiers had seized control
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
Bow Killer Leaves
Prison With High
Resolve, Diploma


Seattle, Jan. 7-AP-Herbert
Niccolls. who became killer at IL.
gained his freedom today, equipped
with a high school diploma earned
during his nine years behind prison
walls, and determined to vindicate
a governors confidence in him.
Niccolls. at 81 frail and studi-
Gus appearing youth, was granted
an executive parole Monday by
Governor Clarence d. Martin after
arrangements had been completed
for him to start work today as an
apprentice in a machine shop.
Nine years ago Herbert, an III
dressed. emaciated lad whose faith
er had been sent to an Idaho asy-
lum for the insane fatally shot ell
derby Sheriff John Wormell at
Asotin, Wash. Wormell had sur
prised the boy as he was burglar
izing an Asotin store.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
Sac No Chanaa

Berlin. Jan. 7--INS-President
Roosevelt's message to Congress
produced no changes In the inter.
national situation beyond illus.
trating his determination to use
every means TO stampede the Amer
lean mind into the war" informed
Berlin quarters commented today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
tBy Associated Press)
Senate and House

senate and HOUSE
House Naval Committee opens
inquiry on progress OF naval de-
tense program.
In recess.
Monday
Joint session heard Presidents
message on state Of the Union.
Senate elected Senator Harrison
(D-Miss.) president pro-tempore.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
TODAY IN LAST WAR

fBy Associated Press)
Jan. :. 1916-Allies complete forth
fications at Salonika. Montenegrins
beat back Austrian attacks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

Rome. Jan. 7--INS-President
Roosevelt's message to Congress
amounts TO voluntary declaration
OF theological war" against the Axis
powers, Italian political circles
charged today
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
GIRLS WANTED

Soda Fountain work. full time. In
quire J. O'Sulllysn, Cunningham's,
after 700. ADV. l07
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

BERLTN-UP-A Bremen news
paper which arrived in Berlin to-
day disclosed for the first time in
Germany that British airplanes
caused heavy damage in Bremen in
three big raids last week and. ac-
cording to the newspapers figures,
killed 10 persons and wounded 101.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

See Sport Page For Details
Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament
ADV. l09S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
Held "lnspIratIon"

London, Jan. 7-INS-Whils
newspapers sang its praises. su-
thoritative British quarters today
hailed President Roosevelt's mes.
sage TO Congress as an inspiration
TO the people and leaders OF Brit.
ain"
They declared II meant Britain
can pursue the struggle. fully con-
fident that no shortage in war ma
terials will delay or hamper British
efforts TO attain victory.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

LONDON-AP- Official quarters
estimated today that the British
army Of the Nile has rendered ga
600 Italian troops ineffective" in
fighting in North Africa since Dec.
g.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

LONDON-UP-A pronounced de-
crease in British shipping losses
during the week which ended at
midnight Dec. 80 was announced
by the Admiralty today. 1t said
that for the third successive week
British and Allied losses had been
below the weekly average for the
entire war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
British Troops Han,mering
at Outer Defenses of New
Objective in North Africa
Royal Air Force. Navy to
Attempt Establishment
of Harbor Blockade
UNITS MAY SWEEP PAST
T0BRUk, NEAR BENGASI
Situation Remains Tense
in Balkans, Germans
May Act Soon
tBy Associated Press)

British troops were reported ham,
mering at outer defenses OF Marshal
Grazianis strong Libyan base OF
Tobruk today in a swift drive to
knock Italy out OF Northern Africa
after the capture OF Bardia. 20
miles east near the Egyptian bor-
der.
The Raj and British warships
were trying TO establish a blockade
OF the port as they did at Bardia
before the final assault which was
reported TO have netted more than
10000 prisoners and vast Italian
stores and equipment.
There were reports in Cairo that
British units might sweep past
Tobruk toward Bengasi, ESQ miles
farther west.
In Albania, the Greek allies of
Britain announced new successes
against the Italians south of Valo-
ma on the coast, and inland near
klisura. The Greeks captured l73
additional prisoners. Athens dis.
patches said.
The effect OF Italian reversals In
North Africa and Albania on Ger
many was a subject OF wide specu-
lation. Many observers believed
Germany would be forced to act
soon TO offset Italian losses and re-
tain the military initiative the
Nazis have held throughout most
OF the war.
The situation remained tense in
the Balkans as Bulgarians waited
to learn the significance OF large
German troop concentrations along
their northern frontier. The odds
were reported four to one In Sofia
that the Nazis would move within
few days.
Turkey, meanwhile, was report
ed to have massed some 10000 men
along Bulgaria's southern frontier
in Thrace. Turks in Sofia said that
II the Germans crossed the Danube.
they would march into Bulgaria To
meet them. Germans expressed
doubt, however. the Turks would
cross the frontier.
Bad weather. meanwhile, caused
lull In the aerial warfare between
Germany and Great Britain.
Held "InsplrstIon"
London, Jan. 7-INS-Whiis
newspapers sang its praises. su-
thoritative British quarters today
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

EAST FARMINGDALE. y. y
UP-The United Automobile Work
ers (ClO) prepared today for a
strike for higher wages at the
Ranger Engineering Division OF the
Fairchild Engine and Airplane Cor.
poration. working full time on ma.
tional defense orders worth mil
lions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Wednesday
Slightly Warmer

LONDON-AP-- Lord Woolton,
food minister. acknowledged today
that Britain is suffering from a
meat shortage, but said he believed
il was only temporary.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

BERLIN-UP-The German gov
eminent is prepared to apologize
and make compensation If investi-
cation proves that German planes
dropped bombs on Fire on the night
Of Jan. y, it was announced to-
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

WASHINGTON-AP - State en-
ployment offices filled 295.0O0 jobs
in private industry during Novem-
Der. Federal Security Administrator
McNutt announced today. adding
that this was the largest volume for
any November in the seven years
since the United states employment
service was established.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-07

BERLIN --AP- James Joseph
Murphy, Jr. SO. for the past four
months United States Consul Cen
eral at Hamburg, died here Monday
night OF spinal meningitis after a
six day illness.
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