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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
PROWLER ENTERS
SERVICE STATION
TWELVE DOLLARS IN CASH,
CARTON OF CIGARETTES
REPORTED MISSING

When Clyde Hoover, attendant
al the Midkiff service station al
Ecorse and +. Michigan Rds., came
to work at 1880 this morning he
discovered the station had been
burglarized during the night
Twelve dollars from the cash reg
lister and carton Of cigarettes
were taken
The marauders apparently enter
Cd by breaking a pane Of glass IN
the door. They took the cash
register out OF the office and un-
locked Il.
Detective-sergesnt C. J. Ray is
investigating.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
BRITISH BOMbERS.
DRUb NAVAL BASE
FOR SECOND TIME
WiIheImShaven Again Feels
Blasts From Royal
Air Force
NAILS IN WIDESPREAD
ATTACK OVER ENGLAND
Three New Hits Scored on
Battered Airplane
Carrier

For the second time in "a hours.
British bombers battered at Ger
many's great naval base at Will
helmshaven during the night in an
attack which authoritative sources
in London said was high y con
centrated' and highly successful
The raid. the 4lst on the big
North German port, followed up
Wednesday night attack which the
British described as the heaviest
and most successful yet directed
against Wilhelmshaven. That four
hour attack, the air ministry said,
left the base IA waste OF flames.
DNB, Official German news agen-
cy, said a few British planes seat
tered bombs over northwestern Ger-
many during the night, slightly
damaging a number OF buildings,
but did not mention Wilhelms'
haven. The agency said incendiary
bombs had started a fire in
school in one city.
Strike at England
German bombers. meanwhile,
struck at England with widespread
raids. the most intense apparently
being at an unidentified town in
the west where the government
sad fire bombs started serious
fire..
London had two alerts before
midnight but reports indicated
neither was of serious consequence.
Other Nazi warpianes. operating
in the Mediterranean, have scored
three new hits on the battered
British airplane carrier lllustrious,
informed German quarters report
ed, damaging the 23.000-ton craft 50
badly she probably will be out OF
action for the remainder of the
war.
The lllustrious, pounded hard in
a previous attack in the Mediter-
ranean, was the target OF Nazi dive
bombers in the port to which she
limped after the earlier encounter.
This port possibly was Valletta,
Malta, which reported a prolonged
assault by German planes Thurs
day.
Fighting Limited
Cold weather repeatedly limited
fighting on the Albanian front 20
patrol activity, while British forces
encircling the Italian garrison at
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
|SqUTES IN j. s.
ARMS INDUSTRIES
BECOME SERIOUS
Workers Already Striking
in Two Plants; Clamp
Down Restrictions


Labor disputes in defense indus
tries appeared more serious today
with workers already on strike at
two large industrial plants and
clamping headlines on negotiations
in others.
An ultimatum issued by the Unit
ed Automobile Workers" (CIOl I'm
ion gave the Ryan Aeronautical
Co. at San Diego, Calf, until Tues-
day to settle a dispute over wage
increases. The workers already
have empowered their negotiating
COMMITTEES to call the strike thai
would tie up production on back
log OF orders totaling S10500,o00
from the United States and foreign
governments.
At Cleveland. workers employed
on a S1,000000 defense contract
for ammunition components votea
5 to | in favor OF strike to en-
force their demands for a general
10-cent an hour wage increase At
the Weatherhead Manufacturing
Co. plant. A federal labor concllia-
tor was hopeful of reaching a set
tlement at a meeting OF JAW
CLIO and company officials.
A dispute between rival unions
at the East Moline. H., plant CT
the International Harvester Co.
threatened to break a temporary
truce between the Farm Equip
ment Workers Organizing Commi'-
tee (CIO) and the firm. whose
$4,000 employees are working on
war materials orders totaling &c.,
100000.
At New Caste, Ind. negotiations
continued in the strike OF $500
UAW-CIO workers at the Chrysler
Corp. automobile parts plant where
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
Mexican Bonds
Will be Sought

Washington, Jan. TAP The
United States and Mexico, it was
learned today, will open formal ne
gotiaticns Immediately after Pres
ident Roosevelt's inauguration next
week. with the detectives stronger
bond of good neighbor' friendship
and close collaboration in inter
American defense plans
BY reaching satisfactory ssttle-
ment .on every problem between
the two nations" it was said Mexi-
can and American officials plan to
lay the foundation for far-reaching
program OF military and economic
cooperation of vital importance to
the defense Of the Western Hemis-
phere.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
SEARCH STARTED
FOR ARMY PLANE
FOUR OFFICERS, THREE MEN
UNREPORTED IN STORMY
WEATHER

NatU. Cgrufrel
WcCbord Field. Wash Jan. II
INS-A twin-englned B.lS type ar.
INV bomber carrying four officers
and three enlisted men was the ob.
iect Of wide search today from
McChord Field to Southern Calf
fornia and as far east as the
Rockies
THE big plane was unreported
since taking of in moderately bad
weather at 10. 20 a. m. Thursday
for the Muroc D. lake bombing
range near Lancaster. Cal.
Of1cia.lv listed aboard the ship
were. First Lieut.. r. y. Kfummes,
pilot. second Lieut.. C.. T. Nielsen.
co.pilot. second Lieut.. J. F. Gels.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

Washington. Jan. ftp OPP
ponents OF President Roosevelt's
British aid bill were confident to-
cay that Joseph =. Kennedy re-
firing ambassador to Great Britain.
would oppose \ it in a natoA wiGu
radio speech Saturday night.
They admitted that their expec-
tations were based mostly on hope.
hut after Kennedy visited Mr.
Roosevelt Thursday, he conferred
with Sen. Burton X. Wheeler. d..
Mont. leader OF the congressional
opposition.
Secretary OF War Henry l.. Slim
son resumes testimony on the bill
before the House Foreign Affairs
Committee today admlst charges
by the opposition that the War De-
partment is assuming the United
States will be In the war by April
] and demands that the President
release kennedy's reports on con-
ditions In Europe.
Stlmson will be followed by Sec
rotary OF the Navy Frank Knox
who Will be questioned closely by
opposition committee members
about their suspicion that the bill
would allow the President to give
away" part or all OF the United
States Navy. Stimson opposed an
amendment to prohibit the trans
fer OF naval vessels, contending
that II might be a great adyan-
tage" to transfer wsrships to an
other country.
Kennedy promised that In his
radio address he would empha lie
staying out of war. Whether that
means he would oppose the arms
lending bill was a matter Of spec
ulation. It's proponents say IL lie a
means OF staying out OF war. IL
WAS recalled that when he announc-
ed that he was going to make a
radio address on the presidential
campaign last fall. 1t was believed
be might oppose Mr.. Roosevelt.
But he urged third term.
President Roosevelt may reveal
some clue to the situation when he
will be questioned about his talk
with Kennedy at his Friday morn.
ing n0:30 a. M press conference.
He has decided upon a successor
for Kennedy and the announcement
is expected soon. Kennedy agreed
last fall to retain his post. without
returning TO London. until a new
ambassador is selected
The charge against the War
Department was made by Wheeler
after Stimson testified Thursday
that the United States would be
lin every great danger OF an in
vasion by air In the contingency
See CONGREsS-Page &
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
Death Motorist
Being Questioned

Harold Meyer, %. zoo Emmett
St, this city. was in Ann Arbor
this morning undergoing further
question by Prosecutor George
Meader on the death Of Jacob Web
er. Ann Arbor city employee who
was killed when struck by a car
driven by Meyer Wednesday eve
ming
Witnesses have supported Mr..
Meyers statement that his car
skidded on the sleetglazed street
when he applied his brakes. the
vehicle striking Weber who was
sanding the Broadway Bridge.
Prosecutor Meader wants Meyer 20
give a complete and detailed ac-
count Of the accident as a matter
Of record Mr. Weber died OF frac-
tured skull and chest injuries while
en- route to the hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
Increase Noted
in Flu Cases

Local physicians report that
there is a marked increase in
calls from persons III with influ-
enza. Some doctors state that be-
IRE they are able to answer
call the client has phoned several
times. There seems at present no
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
Findings Slow
in lam Case

Los Angeles. Jan. TAP The
jury hearing the case OF nine lead
ers OF the Il Am" movement &C
cused Of mail fraud and conspiracy
10 misuse the mails resumed de-
liberations today after failing to
reach a verdict Thursday night.
In concluding arguments the de
Tense declared that Mrs. Edna w.
Ballard. widow OF the founder Of
the movement, her son, Donald,
and the seven other accused lead
ers. we're victims of persecution.
Prosecuting attorneys contended
that the 81 Am" leaders had con
Quoted a 100000 racket by prey
ing upon the faith of their follow
crs
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
Cargo Ships to
be Voted Soon

Washington. Jan. 17-AP-Swift
congressional action appeared like
ly today on President Roosevelt's
request for Immediate steps" 20
ward construction OF 200 new car
20 ships to protect the United
States against a possible world
shortage OF such vessels.
Informed sources said a special
joint resolution to provide s3l3.50O,
900 for the work probably would
be given a brief hearing before
the House Appropriations Commit
tee Saturday and prepared for
House consideration early next
week.
In a special message to Congress
Thursday, the President said be
was convinced the national inter
est demands that immediate steps
be taken upon an emergency basis
to provide against the effect upon
the United States OF possible
world shortage OF cargo vessels"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
BITTEN BY DOG

Saline. Mich. Jan. 17--Mrs. Lii
liam Durham. this village, was bit
ten by a dog belonging to Oscar
Weber. RID. when she approach
ed the Weber home. Thursday az
ternoon. Mrs Durham was given
first aid by a neighbor. and Ypsi-
lanti State Police have ordered the
dog tied for ten days observation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
Calls on Wheeler
After Talk With
Roosevelt
Stlmson Resumes
Testimony on
Bill Today

(Bv International News Service)
Washington, Jan. Tins -
Secretary Of War Stlnnson today
told the House Foreign Affairs
Committee that President
Roosevelt should have a free
hand to send U. S. warshlps
into any waters-bellieerent or
otherwise-which he deemed
necessary. and that Congress
should place no restrictions on
the Executive that would pre-
vent ouch action.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

BUENOS AIRES. Argentina -
UP-French shipping circles re
ported today that the Vichy severn
ment had reached an agreement
with Great Britain whereby NE
French ships now IN this region
could sail home with cargoos uu
nolested.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
TODAY IN LAST WAR

CBv Associated Press
Jan. II. 1916 French army ad-
vances TO outskirts OF Metz;
Iur1s routed in Transcaueasla.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

danger Of an epidemic although
the cases are increasing daily,
said Or. D. W. Martin, city health
officer.
In Detroit the wide spread cold
epidemic may turn into major
outbreak Of influenza. Or. Henry
p. Vaughn. health commissioner,
there announced today.
"The influenza epidemic Of 1918,
Vaughn said, was preceded In
Detroit by non-fatal type Of re-
spira'0ry disease which attacked
large groups at time.
THE present epidemic may
mean nothing but believe we are
justified in being careful
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

MONTEVIDEO. Uruguay Up
The government announced %
day that a British sesplane and
its crew OF three. forced down OF
Junta Del Este while keeping
watch on the French seamer Men
doza. would be retained" in this
country.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
Common Sense Rules

Common sense rules for
avoiding respiratory ailments
are
!. Avoid inclement weather
but secure fresh air and suil-
shine.
.. Keep well ventilated nome
and office but eliminate drafts.
3. Eat well balanced diet
with plenty OF liquids.
4. Get plenty Of rest and sleep.
Go 10 bed at least AZ hours II
you have influenza.
5. Remain home until well
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17
flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Saturday:
Snow, Colder

NEW YORK-INS-The silver
OF chicken heart which DR.. Alexis
Carrel, the famous scientist, has
been keeping art.fcially alive was
20 years old today. Dr.. Carrel dis
closed that the tissue is not only
still alive in its plasma bath but
has continued to grow.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

BERLIN-AP-Three new direct
bomb hits on the British aircraft
carrier lIlustrious, heavily attacked
by Nazi warplanes twice in the last
six days, have so damaged the 30
000-ton vessel that she probably
will be out OF action for the re-
mainder OF the war. informed Ger:
man sources said today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

WASHINGTON UP Federal
economists predicted today that
national prosperity during 1871
would surpass the fabulous boom
year" of 1929. Defense spending
will be primarily responsible. Ma
tional income will be about the
same as 1929, but, because of low
er prices. real purchasing power
will be about 10 to Is per cent
higher. the Bureau OF Agricultur-
al Economics said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

HOLLYWOOD-INS - Retiring
Nice-President John y. Garner has
been offered a job 10 act in pic
lures. It was disclosed today. The
bid 10 appear in a film in which the
character Of the United States
vice-president will be an important
role was dispatche, TO Garner by
Charles r. Rogers Hollywood pro
Queer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

CANBERRA, Australia, up
Attorney General William NJ.
Hughes today outlawed the reli-
gious sect Jehovah's witnesses on
the ground that it was spreading
disaffection ana hindering the war
effort.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

TUSKEGEE. Ala.-AP-Several
hundred Tuskegee Institute stu
dents. striking against the negro
colleges dining hal food, faced the
prospect today of beng suspended.
DR.. F. d. Patterson. institute pres :
dent who estimated there we're 500
to 600 students on strike, announc-
ed that all students mot at work
or in class today will be auto
matically suspended"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

KANSAS CITY-AP-Ray G.
Cowan. the paradoxical jurist, de-
creed today therell be no draftee
divorces in his court for the dura-
ton.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

ROME-UP-United States Am
bassador william Phillips. recent
ly back after a long stay in the
United States. visite Count Galeaz-
20 Ciano. foreign minister. today
at the Chigi Palace. II was said
that the visit was purely one Of
courtesy after Phillips return.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

WASHINGTON-AP-The Labor
Department reported today that
during December the Cancellation
Service disposed of 230 labor dis
putes involving 1912 workers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

HOLLYWOOD UP - Morton
Downey. the lyric tenor, arrived by
plane early today in an effort 20
dissuade Barbara Bennett, his wife
and mother OF his five children,
from d.vorc.ng him. He waited I'M
til the airliner was ready to be
whee ed into hangar, hastily got
OF and ran. for parked automo-
bile. He left with friend who
refused TO identify himself.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

CONTINUED on Page Eight
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

OETROlT-lNS- The Ford
Motor Co. today declined TO
consent TO a National Labor
Relations Board election to de-
termine whether the UAW-CIO
shall be the collective bargain
ing agent for the $500 workers
at the Ford Lincoln plant. The
refusal was contained in a let
ter written by Ford General
Counsel |. A. capizzi TO Frank
II. Bowen, regional director for
the NlRB in Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

NEW YORK-lNS-New York
ers will soon experience a black
out such as every war-endangered
European city has nightly. Plans
were under way today, Mayor f. II
announced. for series
Of test blackouts beginning in Feb.
ruary. At first small outer-edge
areas will be BACKED out but the
climax will come with the black
out of all of New York City, IN
area of 1888 square miles.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-17

WASHINGTON AP-The Agri-
culture Department today forecast
price advances during the next sew
eral weeks for such farm products
as meat animals, truck crops,
grains. potatoes and possibly cotton
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15
1890 WOODWARD
omen Evenings

" = TN-"-- ~ wv w" UT- |T7--
runners. throws. Reasonable American
RUGS C,rGue EEciou. Wltous brand
new bvtH'fl patterns sNl2 s3Nl0 d,
formerly sold pp to >i-5 10" as !0" a.
$3.50
BARR FURNITURE 1891 GRATIoT
RUGS from hotels residence S5.STa. sun.
d1s 1870 storage 1859 Elvcrnais
RUGS ClesrauCs sale gN12 used. So
Benson 1898 Woodward Oucu evenings
RUG N&p pAJ-sN4- e.zcs, $3.50 value.
Harr,.' fI.t few lrt', both tor SIG %.
Wash nrtHu 1903 .ffu'Hi open evenings
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15
GENERAL
.5bQ5 GRAND RIVER
4-Room Better Home Outfit
Including 9x12 Rug, Tabletop
Gas Stove, Radio and Washer
S175

Compare this outfit with others actually
selling up TO $500 CROWN again leads
with another sensational value-Remembef
We will not be UNDERSOLp.
DFTROIT's EASIEST TERMS AVAIL.
ABI,E NO FINANCE co 40 PAYMENTS
WHEN SICK OR OUT OF WORK FREE
DELIVERY. 81 WEEK DELIVERS.
Brand new 1911 designs quallty and mod
ern. includes gorgeous 2-pc. living room
suite smoker mag basket, 3 beautiful
matched lamps exquisite tables, lounge
chair and ottoman mirror, 3-pc. modern
walnut bedroom suite. choice Of vanity or
dresser bed and chest box spring and
mattress. pr. pillows. bedspread boudoir
chair. complete unusual dinette suite,
kitchen outfit.
,-6 open kyes orCROWN47s?p f mhIc TTeS
. FOR sALE-Get one free s-pc. dining
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Washington 1855 Gratiot open evenings.
81 90 WEEKLY-YOUR OWN TERMS
CARSON'S $500 GRAND RIVER
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15
eaal FenkeII. 81 LIvenoIs
saa1 Fenksii. al Livsrnols

Drafted VIII secrflce $40 equity in
4 rooms Of fine all new furniture. com
plete. for S35. Reliable party can take over
my contract. See Nj Tyler 1894 Harper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03

sands of dollars are raised annually by bridge players through their great pastirne for the benefit of un- derprivileged children.
 While serious bridge is played at championship tournaments, bridge is still game. Get fun out of it, and don't worry too much about some of these hands. Maybe your opponent will turn out to be Santa Claus and hand you top score, as the opponents did on today's hand.
 South felt that he had to bid strongly after passing, but North had opened weak hand and the final contract was unmakeable. The opponents, however, made the con- tract for him.
 The opening lead was won by the club ace in dummy, and a trump lead to the king. Now West decided to break the diamond suit Ca trump lead was best for exit) so he led the jack. North and East played low and the king won. South led 8 trump and East was in with the ace.
 Now East in turn should have ex- tied with trump, or he might have cashed the ace of diamonds and led another, since the suit had already been killed. Instead he tried to knock out the ace of spades, leading the three-spot, but the nine trapped his partners queen. Later declarer finessed against the ten of diamonds for the loss of only three tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
Personal

Mrs. James Begnal of Catherine avenue returned to her home today from St. Mary's hospital where she recently underwent a major opera tion.
 Miss Josephine Davis of West Main Street has been visiting in New York City.
 Miss Nancy Delaney of Plaza ave- nue and Miss Betty Stevens of Will low street have returned from a visit to New York city.
 George P. Andrews, son of MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Andrews of Pied mont Street has returned to the U. s. s. Destroyer Madison after visit ing with his parents.
 MT. and Mrs. Noel Phaneuf of Brentwood avenue were holiday guests of MT. and Mrs. Roland Phaneuf of Bristol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
Personal
College Professor to TaKAtI AIunlnGe Bdnquet Monday

can Neighbors." Because of her ex- tensive travels through these coun- tries, she is capable of presenting a clear and unbiased picture of the conditions existing there; and of the relations of these governemnts with the United States.
 Miss Holleran is @ graduate of Laurelton Hall, Milford; received her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Mt. St. vincent's College, New York; and her Master of Arts at Columbia Uni versity Graduate School; her law degree from the Hartord College of Law in 1887.
 She has been a member of the faculty of New Haven High School and is now a Professor of Social Science at St. Joseph's College, Hartford. She will be a member of the Catholic University Summer School in 1941.
 Miss Holleran is regular contrib utor to the Catholic Transcript and to the Catholic Digest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03
Celebration At Warehouse
 Furniture Co.
Chain Furniture Store Holds First Big Sale
 Since Opening Here

The Warehouse Furniture Company, operators of stores in New York state and New Eng land, and who opened store here in Waterbury on Harrison avenue during November. has inaugurated a celebration Sale" starting today.
 MT. John Wise, manager of the local store, said yesterday, we are holding this great Cele- bration Sale because we feel so pleased with the business we have been doing since we first opened our doors and the en- thusiastic public acceptance of our business policy. We feel just cause to hold this Celebration Sale and accordingly are offering special values throughout every department of our five floors, and have a gift to be given, with our compliments, to every per- son who makes @ purchase dIr- ing this, our first big sale."
 MT. Wise stated: "At no time is it necessary to make a down payment on furniture or house furnishings purchased here at the Warehouse Furniture Come pany. Your credit is good with us. We invite the public to visit our store during this great CelS- bration Sale and to compare our prices and quality with any other furniture store in Amer ica. We operate like the self-s service chain grocery stores, we deal direct with the manufac- turer, hence it is evident the customer can realize noteworthy savings on every purchase made here and even extra savings with the extra price reductions we have made for this great Cel-1 ebration Sale" (Adv.D