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Evening star., 1941-01-21
BeIqium Under the Nozis

That the Nazis are planning to
make the conquered nations Of Eu-
rope part of their postwar totali-
tartan system seems plainly indicated
In a recently published Department
of Commerce survey, entitled the
Economic Control of Belgium Under
the German Occupation" Informa-
ton obtained from a variety of
sources, the survey points out, shows
that Belgian economy "iS rapidly be-
Ing co-ordinated with that of Ger
many" Since the invasion of Bel
gium last May the German military
authorities have set up rigid controls
over Belgian industry, labor, the dis
tribution of foodStuffs and other
commodities, prices and wages, banks
and the machinery of credit.
OF equal significance is the fact
that Belgian industry, which in the
past has been strongly individualistic
in its operations, is now being tied
In with the state-controlled industry
of Germany. Several Belgian iron
and steel companies, for example,
have been merged" with German
firms. BY DEGREES issued by Belgiums
new masters, the production, distri-
button and consumption of indus
trial products are regulated by spe-
cial corporations, under control of
the Nazis.
The RECOMMENDATION of labor is as
complete as that of business and
industry. Soon after the occupation
OF Belgium an appeal was made to
jobless workers to register voluntarily
for work in Germany. Since this
appeal produced comparatively few
volunteers, the Nazis made registra-
ton for employment in Germany
compulsory, by taking away from
Belgian workmen their dole cards,
thus forcing tens of thousands of
Belgian workers, both men and Wom-
en-, to move to Germany. Many Bel
gian women are being used by Ger
man officers for household work,
and others have been assigned to
German factories, where they are
paid from fifteen to eighteen reichs-
marks week, hardly enough to pay
the costs of their board and lodging.
OF the Nazis' long-range objective
there can be little doubt. Their pur-
pose is both to exploit, for the benefit
Of Germany, the material resources of
Belgium. and to fit Belgian economy
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Vimy Ridge

This Is the hill they held
With their bodies broken,
And their blood bosrsd oxt on the
eround.
But where, now, the toksn,
The delicate shaft ,ce raised
To tell their story?
Was it in vain they died
On the field Of sloryf
Pihtnl wennds aeabs,
They rise before vs.;
On the ear Of the spirit breaks
Their anemished ehorHss
Strongly they call anew
On those vho love them,
For they knov what iron tread
Sounds now above them.
1t is not enough that ,Oe fall
Into tortured weetinq;
We must give them their graves
again,
And their quiet sleeping.
HELEN CONNOLLY.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Criticizes Senator Wheeler
For CriticiIing the President.
70 the Editor OF The Star

To the Editor Of The Star:
In a recent interview Senator Wheeler
was represented as saying:
II hope his (the President's) utterance
will not intimidate the people from ex-
pressing themselves"
This voter would like to express his
reaction to Mr.. Wheeler's attitude at
this crucial time; and I suspect, from
the overwhelming support the entire
Nation has given the President in his
defense plans, there are millions upon
millions Of voters who will echo my
sentiments.
The President very justly took ex-
ception to Senator Wheeler's remark
that "the lend-lease- give program would
plow under every fourth American boy"
On the contrary, Mr.. Wheeler's pussy
footing" policy eventually would plow
under the western World A VOTER.
Laredo, Tex.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Blames Soviet Russia
For Responsibility for War.

Tv the Editor Of The Star:
I believe that our people now are
convinced that it is impossible 10 convert
the Union Of Soviet Socialist Russia
to our side
The latest trade agreement which
Moscow signed with Berlin calling for
delivery of vital war goods to Germany
up to August, 1s42, will cause a pro-
longation Of the European conflict. 1t
was Stain who, by signing a misnamed
aggression pact with Hitler, started
the Nazis on their campaign for sup
preston Of the cultured peoples in
Europe.
often ponder over the entire inter-
national situation and am astonished
that there are many Of our citizens who
heap condemnation upon the Japanese
while these same individuals fail to
criticize the Soviets for their intrigue
against minor nations.
New York City. 6. M. COFFEE.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Thinks Citizen Soldiers
Should Have Marched.
To the Editor Of The Star:


Just four years ago protested against
emitting from the inaugural parade
such units As our local High School
Cadet Corps and National Guard and
such popular and snappy outfits As
the Richmond Blues and Richmond
Grays. Substituting for them such quasi
political groups rs the Civilian Conser-
vation Corps and the National Youth
Administration Is regrettable.
An inaugural pageant first Of all should
have . martial personnel. representing
those elements which give the citizens
Of the country Assurance that they Will
Evening star., 1941-01-21

@. Is it correct for a wife TO refer to
her husband as mister?-R. C. L.
A. When speaking to a social equal,
a wife refers to her husband by his
given name.
Q. What is the salary of a private IN
the Canadian Army?-C. e.
A. A private in the Canadian Army
receives s130 per day.
Q. Who wrote the "caisson song"7-
NJ S. F.
A. The song, which is the United States
field artillery march, was written by Col.
Edmond L. Gruber in 1908 when he was
lieutenant Of the 5th Field Artillery
in the Philippines
Q. Has indianapolis always been the
capital of Indiana?-C. 3. S.
A. The seat of government during the
Territorial period was Vincennes Q8OO-
1879 and Corydon Q813-1816p. Cory
don continued as capital of the new
State until 1925, when the government
was moved to site selected in the center
Of the State, Indianapolis.
@. When was the big fire at Salem,
Mass Pc M
A. On June Is, 1914 fire destroyed a
large part of the city rendering $4,000
homeless and causing a property loss
of 100000.
Q. What is meant by impasto in art7-
L. K. S.
A. 1t is the application Of very thick
oil color to the surface OF a canvas
The purpose of impasto is to give the
effect of relief, force and solidity to the
objects represented
Q. How much did Madison Square
Garden in New York City Cost?-H. S. F.
A. The Garden cost approximately
$5,500,000, including building and land
@. Why is Graham flour so called?-
L. D. K.
A. Graham flour is named for Svl-
vester Graham Q794-185D, an American
reformer and advocate of vegetarianism
who believed that -four should include
the outer hull or bran, because bread
made from it was more healthful.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Pioneer Aqqressors
Prom the New York Times


Handsomely enough, Stain is willing to
admit that he never could have carried
out his project of building socialism in
one country If his predecessors, the old
style czars, had not provided him with
. country stretching across two con-
tinents and containing not far from
2oo, ,0oo, 900 people.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Argues for Aid
To Democracies at Once.
TO the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor Of The Star:
America felt justified in abandoning
neutrality when Germany violated the
neutrality Of four defenseless neighbors.
We even could afford to give Britain air
planes. destroyers. munitions, financial
aid, conveys without hope OF return
everything short Of man power-for Is
not the very existence of democracy
hanging in the balance? Would it not be
folly to vacillate longer in futile inde-
cision, until Britain is rendered impo-
tent as future ally by the destruction
OF her seaports and industrial centers?
Why prate about how much we detest
war, when the instinct of self-preserva-
ton is natures flrst law? After dispos-
ing Of Britain, how long do you think
Germany. Italy and Japan would hesi-
tate to attack the United States?
Self-interest should lead us to help
Britain Greece and China as quickly as
possible. With our aid, Greece and China
could cause Italy and Japan, respectively,
enough trouble to make them useless to
Germany as allies. America undoubtedly
would face utter destruction alone, but
q formidable alliance now before it is
too late between Great Britain, Canada,
Australia, the United States, Greece
Turkey, China and the South American
republics could easily remove forever
the sting of aggression from Germany,
Italy and Japan.
Further aid to Britain, Greece and
China could be extended by using our
Navy to convoy munitions. Active par
ticipation by sending our man power
overseas would be forced upon us only
II convoy vessel were torpedoed
HENRY M. WOODS, Jr,
Virginia Beach, Va.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. HdSkin.

A reader can get the dnstDer to any
question OF tact by t0rtttng The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hdsktn, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for reply.
Q. How much wool is necessary to out
mt single United States soldier7-W.
P. r.
A. approximately 27 pounds for COM
plete winter equipment. This Is equiva-
lent to the wool Of 10 sheep.
Q. Does Bermuda have taxes on real
estate?-J. B. C.
A. There are no taxes on real estate,
incomes or inheritances in Bermuda.
Q. How many pounds of food a day
does the average adult eat?-E. L. c.
A. A breakdown of food consumption
by pounds shows that the average male
adult eats pounds OF food per day and
the average woman consumes 8 pounds
daily.
Q. Do snakes close their eyes?-A p.
A. Snakes have no eyelids but only a
tough transparent membrane to protect
the eyeballs. This gives them their
characteristic CLASSY stare.
Q. What system Of fngerprint classi-
fcation is used by the Department Of
Justlce?-L. F. K.
A. The Federal Bureau Of Inyestiga-
ton says that the f1ngerprints on file in
the identification division of this bu-
reau have been classified according to
the Henry system, with various exten.
sions and notifications of its own,
@. When is Virginia Garden Week.
C. J. w.
A. The dates Of Virginia Garden Week
for 1941 are from April % to May 8.
G. What is being used as a substitute
for French briar by pipe manufacturers?
j. M r.
A. Laurel root is said to be the best
substitute available. 1t takes an expert
to differentiate between pipes made from
laurel burl and those Of European briar.
In Western North Carolina a new in
dustry has developed and many plants
have been built for the manufacture
Of laurel pipes.
Evening star., 1941-01-21

The pinch of hunger has brought a
new delicacy to conquered France
crow soup. Unconquered Frenchmen,
such as De Gaulle, still refuse to
eat crow.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the Drtter, although the use of
a pSeudonym for publication is
permissible The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters ,1tth
Uie1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Presidents and Their Wives, a a.

Presidents and Their Wives, a AZ
page publication, is short cut TO
the history of the United States.
Biographies and portraits of all the
Presidents, the popular and electoral
vote in each election, names of the
opposing candidates, the Vice Presi-
dents, and the decisive campaign
issues. Outstanding events of each
administration are reviewed. In
cluded also are biographical data
about the wives and families of the
Presidents, illustrated with por-
traits Of the First Ladies. To secure
inclose 10 cents in coin. wrapped In
this clipping and mail to The Star
Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1941-01-21

be protected against tyrants from with
out and from within.
/ am q firm believer in true and
thorough preparedness The youths who
make up our citizen -soldiery have drilled
for years hoping for q chance, among
other things, to participate in a national
event.
WILLIAM j, CONIYN
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Fears TOO Much Power"
For President.

Fears TOO Much Power
For President.
To the Editor Of The Star:
1t is my impression that the majority
of the people of the United States wish
England we'll and believe that our coun-
try should assist Britain in a material
way.
I think the President cherishes the
right idea with respect to giving ma
terial aid to England, Greece, China and
other countries that really are demo-
cratic.
But, in my opinion, there is great
danger in surrendering too much power
to the President. No one man, however
great and good, should be entrusted with
the legislative power, as we'll as his own
executive prerogatives.
In time of war the Constitution gives
the President enough power. Let him
be content.
ARTHUR ]. RICHARDSON.
Marquette, Mich.
Evening star., 1941-01-21

Deplores Fears Of Industrialists
Who Dread Dictatorship.
To the Editor Of The Star:
The very grave situation in which the
United States Government now finds
itself without adequate means for the
production of armaments for national
defense should impress members of Con-
gress with the necessity for bringing
into mass production every industrial
plant in the country wanted for defense
work at this time.
There has been too much fear by in
dustrialistS and others that executive
control of the means of production might
lead to permanent dictatorship.
Cooperation with the Federal Govern
ment would prevent dictatorship. 1t is
lack of cooperation that would lead to
the use of force to get the vital arma
ments that this country must have.
FREDERIC GERHARDT FROST.
Evening star., 1941-01-21

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled To
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to it not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication Of special dispatches
herein also reserved
Evening star., 1941-01-21

@. Does Bermuda have taxes on real
estate?-J. B. C.
A. There are no taxes on real estate,
incomes or inheritances in Bermuda.
Evening star., 1941-01-21

A. approximately 27 pounds for com.
plete winter equipment. This Is eQuiva-
lent to the wool of 10 sheep.
Evening star., 1941-01-21
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post ONCE.
Washington, d. c.
Evening star., 1941-01-21

Q. Do snakes close their eyes?-A P.
A. Snakes have no eyelids but only a
tough transparent membrane to protect
the eyeballs. This gives them their
characteristic CLASSY stare.
Evening star., 1941-01-21

A reader can get the anstDer to any
question OF fact by t0rtttng The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hasktn, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp TOR reply.
Evening star., 1941-01-23
1875 Corsets! (2@@d) n

S. and $3.50 Foundations, Girdes, $2S5-Founda-
tons for small, medium and large figures; grdles
for the small and medium Only two or three OF
a size or style. Rayon brocades, cotton oatstes'
rayon Darleen in Treo, Nuback and Lelons gar
ments Boned, boneless and boned panel 1ronS'
Evening star., 1941-01-23
80 Suits , Pc.! ; Pc.!
348 "Second Floor" Dresses!


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Evening star., 1941-01-23
90 Dresses! (f5@ ;hh1 e

25-s7s5 s1os5 Dresses, s3.s5-Rayon crepes ray
on sheers wool jerseys, rayon and teca, plaln ana
checked woods, stripes. few long sleeVed Ial-
lored or coaress necklines; pleated, gored skirts;
self belts Blue, green, black, navy. Sizes lo-l8.
s5-s1o95 Dresses, S5.95-Tailored and dressy rayon
crepes rayon sheers, sheer and plaid Woolens WOOL
jerseys. Long short sleeves tailored or colarless
SQUARE and round necknes. Tucked bodces, coat
STYLES. Pleated, gored skirts. Black, navy, green'
brown Sizes 1913 few 40 and AZ.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
Paint Creek NelUs

OF Fred VANITY. also was a guest
in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Jones
were in Ann Arbor Sunday afte.-
noon visiting Mrs. William orblicl
and baby boy in ST. Joseph Hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Hearl had
as after church dinner guests Mr..
and Mrs. Panar and son and Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Hearl, Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Henning
were visited Sunday evening ~
,lr. and Mrs. Leon Gibson, Ypsi'
lanti.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings Campbell
went to Hudson and on the
way stopped in Reading where
they visited Rev. Saxman, a form.
err pastor at the Stony Greek
Church.
Miss Ethel Hammond fell and
cut her forehead above the right
eye last week. Three stitches we o
taken.
Mrs. Henry Hammond and
daughter Ethel were among those
who were at the 25th anniversary
party for Mr.. and Mrs. Peytcn
Draper.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
Ann Arbor Neus

Raphael Of the University faculty.
will serve as chairman OF the Civil
ian Defense Volunteer ONCE which
viii be established soon in the Ann
ArD1r Armory. The office will
register volunteer men and wom-
en- over IS year, OF age and the
individuals will be classified &C
cord.ng 10 trained. those who need
training. and those with SPECIAL
skills who are not available daily
but who can perform skilled Jobs
in an emergency.
The Office will be on a county
wide basis. with branches In other
cities. The office, operating under
the County Defense Council will
function in accordance with the
outline Of duties issued by Mayor
F. II. LaGuardia, national civilian
defense leader.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13

Minick and Mrs. Lena Staebler att
tended the community quilting club
al the home OF Mrs. Flora Saultz.
Friday. Mrs. Stockdale was host
ess. i
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Smith were
Sunday dinner guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Blaisdell, Detroit. They
also visited their children, MT. and
Mrs. Joe Felzer.
Mrs June Howell and children.
Joan and Kenneth. and Mrs. Lucy
Royal were in Detroit Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cox, fpsi..
lanti were Sunday guests OF NJ.
and Mrs. Frank Cots.
Mrs. Gladys Brooks. Lansing, was
a dinner guest Tuesday OF Mrs.
Blanche Howell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Garrod.
Whitaker, we're Wednesday evening
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Con-
ser and family
Mrs. June Howell and children
Joan Kenneth and Ronny, Mrs,
Alberta Larson and children, WAL
fred, Sharon and Danny, and Mrs.
Lucy Royal and son. David, attend
ed the Christmas parade In ipsi.
lanti Thursday. They also visited
William Royal IN Boyer Hospital
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Lemkle and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Colts were
Wednesday evening guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Glen Van Buren,. Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Hines and
daughter. Dolores, Stony Creek, WIS.,
tied Mr.. and Mrs Gary Howell and
family. Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Anderson.
Detroit, called on Mrs. Lois Hardy
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. June Howell attended q
shower given at the home OF Mrs.
Alberta Larson. The guest OF
honor was Mrs. Ernest Brewer,
Ypsilanti.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Petri were
in Detroit Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gary Howell were
Sunday guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Welker, Detroit.
Mrs. Melvin Cosy and son. Free
Ian, will spend Christmas with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards.
Eufaula, Okla.
Miss Joan Howell missed school
last week because OF an infected
finger. Z
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Royal. Mont.
pelier, were over night guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bodell, Sun
day.
Mrs. Eleanor Minick was a din
ner guest Monday OF Mr.. and Mrs.
c. f. Jones.
Martin Colts and Mrs. Miller,
Whitaker, and Daniel Cox. AnG'
] Arbor. were supper guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Colts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Micah Crawford
and children, Laura aud Richard.
spent Sunday afternoon In Ann
Arbor at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Loyal Gatrell.
Mr. and Mrs. c. f. Jones we're
dinner guests Sunday OF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Clark Ypsilanu.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Elliott. Raw
sonville Rd. were Tuesday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Colts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed De Mongoet, New
Haven, Ind. were Sunday guests OF
Mrs. Bl1nche Howell and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Gary Doering and
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Doering, YpsS.
lanti visited Mr.. ard Yrs. George
Howell Sunday afternoon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
Three Trees Feature
Christmas Decorations

Ann Arbor. Mich, Dec. 1S-Three
huge Christmas trees feature the
holiday lighting mann ArbOr They
are located on the Courthou Sc
lawn, at the DexterHuron St. point
and at the cut of paint on Washte-
nav Rd. Friday night all the
holiday lights in the city were
turned on for the first time. They
will be kept lighted each nj Fht
throughout the Christmas season.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
SIedS, TobogganS in
Evidence With Snow

Sleds and toboggans were much
in evidence today as children and
adults got. out.ofdoors TO enjoy
the first snowfall in Ypsianti.
Skates were still looked at with
anticipation for the fun they m ght
bring as ice on Ford Lake was IN
safe for skating Van4als destroy
ed the Recreation Park rink early
this week and Street Commiss on
er Ernest Maddux said today he
was not considering re0airing the
damage. At Prospect Park pool,
children were sliding around on
the pond. A few had skates on.
Street department crews rushed
TO clear the streets of light fall
OF snow.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
Graduate of University
Killed in Plane Crash

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec 13-Word
has been received here OF the death
Of Second 1t. Hudson G. Dunks,
who was killed Thursday when his
pursuit plane crashed near Grcton,
Conn. when he was on a training
Il ght.
1t. Dunks. who had been station
ed al Mitchell Field y. Y. was
from Monroe He was graduated
from the University OF Michigan n
1889 and had been in active ser
vice since August .. He was form
erly a reserve officer. He IS the
sen OF Fred Dunks former Monroe
dairyman. who now operates
farm near Howell.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
Students Will Sing on
Library Steps Tonight

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. l5-Fol-
lowing the campus sing tonight at
8 O'Clock on the steps in front OF
the General Library there will be
an open house in Lane Hall, spou-
sored by the Student Religious AS
ISOLATION.
The Mems Varsity Glee Club and
the Women Glee Club will con.
tribute numbers on the program.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
Community Christmas
sing Being Arranged

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dec. l3-Final
arrangements are being made for
the annual community Christmas
sing in Hill Auditorium Sunday,
Dec. 81. al i.l5 in the afternoon.
An all city chorus OF 400 voices
will lead In group singing and there
will in addition, be pageantry.
kenneth y. Westerman, director OF
the Ann Arbor Civic Chorus. viii
direct the sing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
Hold Birthday Party

Visitors at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Melvin Flower Wednesday. in
honor OF Mrs. Flowers birthday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Erving Brown
and Dolores Nelson. Port Creek,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown.
Miss Winnie Brown. Mr. and Mrs.
Perry Phelps, and son Douglas,
Flat Rock. Sandwiches, cake, cof-
fee and birthday cake were served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
Attend Meetlnn

o. A. Smith, Rev c. Prout.
Charles Bodell, George thompson
and Fred Garrod were the men from
the Willis Church who attended the
Ann Arbor. District Laymen's meet
ing, Ypsilanti Methodist Church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
rWO KILLED

Utica. Dec. 13-AP-An automo-
bile out OF control left the highway
and crashed into a tree near here
Friday. killing the occupants, W /
liam H. Hitter. %, of Detroit. and
Mrs. Naomi Stone, "a, of Romeo.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13

itchfield, Dec. Zap Charles
Sherk. 6S. founder and presi-
OF the Litchfield State Saw
bank until his retirement in
f'@d Friday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-13
At District Session

Rev. Prout and o. A. Smith at
tended the supper and meeting o.
the ministers and laymen OF Ann
Arbor District Monday evening.