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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Former State Hospital
Patient Shoots Spouse

Clifford Brando, 80, recently re-
leased mental patient from Ypsi.
land State Hospital, was in a
cell today charged with shooting
his wife, Margaret, Detroit, when
she refused to eject a reconcilia-
ton with him Friday.
He went to their home to get two
revolvers belonging to him. he told
police, and accidentally" shot Mrs.
brando In breast, abdomen, and
both legs. She is In critical condi-
ton at Receiving Hospital today.
Their daughters, aged 10 and four,
lay sleeping In an adjoining room.
Mr.. Brando was former traffic pa-
trolman, was retired when he sus-
tanned serious injuries when
thrown on his head from his mo.
torcycle while chasing a speeder
In 1888. He had been released
from the hospital througkhis wifes
efforts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
BOY KILLED

Detroit, Dec. 1-lNS-Funeral ar
engagements were made today for
Thomas Piscopink. IL. who police
said was killed when he was struck
by an automobile driven by Mitch
ell Stankowski. %. Stankowski, po-
lice said, was injured seriously
when his automobile crashed into
a tree prior to spinning around and
striking the boy who happened to
be standing nearby.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
IN WALL STREET
STOCK MARKET
TONE STEApIER

New York, Dec. 1-lNS-The
stock market developed a steadier
tone starting its final month OF the
year, following last weeks reaction
to new l94l bottoms.
A few issues continued backward,
but the majority of leaders were
unchanged to shade higher in the
first few minutes of trading.
Changes generally were extremely
small.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
WATcHMAN SHOT

Detroit, Dec. 1--INS-Shot acct
dentally by another nightwatchman
upon whom he had gone to pay a
friendly call, Vasil Dobrinsky, so,
was in Receiving Hospital today.
Edmund Abraham, 81, told officers
he shot Dobrinsky in the stomach
because he thought the latter was
prowler.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
In The Sick Room

Miss Viola Milks, mathematics
teacher in Ypsilanti High School.
is reported in an improved condi-
ton at her home. Norway. Mich.
She recently underwent treatment
at clinic in Rochester, MINI. Miss
Hazel Milks, second grade teacher
at Central, who accompanied her
sister to the clinic. has returned to
teaching duties,
Grover Frye. who runs a sawmill
on his premises at 1918 Congress
St. met with painful accident
Saturday afternoon when in adjust
ing his saw in cutting logs his right
hand was cut so that all fingers but
one on that hand had to be ampu-
tated.
Mrs. Stella Hurley, who under
went a mastoid operation in ST.
Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor,
has returned home. She feels quite
comfortable.
H. P. Banks is Ill with fainting
spells.
Miss Susan Arnold went to Boyer
Memorial Hospital this morning to
have her tonsils removed.
Miss Margaret Pillsbury was
brought by ambulance from st. Jo-
seph Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Sun
day afternoon to Boyer Memorial
Hospital. She has been in the
nurses training hospital there
where she underwent an appended
tony.
Miss Wilma Siddall, who became
III with ptomaine poisoning Satur-
day night, is improving today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
POULTRY
lRaxley'a Marketl
MILK ACTION pElAYEp

Detroit. Mich, Dec. Inns -
With the Michigan MIX Producers
Association putting off action until
Wednesday, Chief Assistant Prose-
cutor Julian G. Mcintosh today
asked Attorney General Herbert J.
Rushton for an opinion on whether
a proposed increase in Detroit milk
prices Is legal.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Committee 10 Meet

Year. book committee OF Mich
igan Education Association will
meet Wednesday at Charles Nc
Kenny Hall 10 plan for the annual
principals book. An organization
meeting was held Friday. Principal
Floyd w. Smith. Woodruff School.
made arrangements for Fridays
meeting and will be in charge
Wednesday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01

WASHINGTON --AP- With a
Christmas shopping season OF "un.
precedented proportions" in view,
the Office OF Production Manage
ment asked retailers and citizens
today to economic on gift boxes.
tissue. wrapping paper, and sim.
liar paper materials.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
THE WEATHER

Weather forecast for Ypsilanti
and vicinity: Cloudy with light
rain or drizzle and not quite so
cool tonight. Tuesday partly
cloudy and mild. Temperature
at 7 q. m, 3S degrees. Wind d.
recton, southeast; wind velocity,
four miles per hour. Barometer,
29.T falling.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Guilty, Fined

Guilty. Fined
Arrested Saturday night for being
intoxicated and disorderly in the
local bus station, Albert Jackson.
bomber plant employe living at All
Harriet St. pleaded guilty in city
court today and was fined So
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Chicken, Whooping Cough

Chicken, Whooping Cough
City Health Officer DR.. d. w.
Martin reports that In November
there were eighteen cases OF chick
enpox and one OF whooping cough.
In October there was one case each
of chickenpox, whooping cough and
scarlet fever.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01

HONOLULU - UP - The U. S.
Coast Guard today frightened its
control over the port OF Honolulu by
requiring all craft OF less than 100
feet in length to carry special IL
censes. Capt. G. T. Finlay, senior
coast guard officer, issued the In
structions as precaution against
sabotage and espionage. II was be-
lieyed the order was directed prin-
cipally at fishing sampans manned
By Japanese srewa
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Awaits Arralanment

Awaits Arraignment
Albert Jackson. All Harriet St..
was Jailed at about 7 D. m. Satur-
day to await arraignment on
charges OF having been intoxicated
and disorderly at w. Michigan Ave.
and Adams St. Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
YpsiIanti Briefs
Attend Rites

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle johnson, Mrs.
Clarence Green and Mrs. Harold
Hicks attended funeral services
Saturday in Marion. Mich. for Mrs.
Johnson's mother. Mrs. Glen Brad
ley who died suddenly Wednesday.
Mrs. Bradley was a resident in Ypsi-
lanti Is years and had moved to
Marion In 1887.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Butter and Eggs

Detroit. Mich. Dec. l.
BUTTER-Best creamery In tubs,
3SlsQ34lac.
EGGS - Current receipts. S4As:
dirtles, 29l4c: checks, 2shc.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
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Vegetables

Detroit. Mich. Dec. /
BEETS-No. l. 40@50c doZ. bchs.
CARROTS-No !. 50G70c doz. bchs.
CABBAGE-No. l. 50G75c bu.
CBLERY-No. /. 40@50c doz. bchs.
POTATOES-Bu. s5c6s1
PUMPKINS-No. /, 100000 bu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01

TOKYO -AP- Twenty two
American citizens. including nine
OF Japanese descent. have booked
passage on the Japanese liner
Tatuta Maru, due to sail tomorrow
for Los Angeles and Balboa, Pana-
ma Canal zone.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Plan Conference

Plan Conference
Mayor Ross X. Bower and Board
OF Commerce Secretary Paul
Ungrodt will confer with repre-
sentaiives OF national resources
planning board on the present en-
ployment situation Tuesday noon
in Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Free Again

After spending October and No
vember at the county jail, Wander
ing Wanda Knox, %, 612 S. Ballard
St, walked to freedom again this
morning. after serving 60 days for
disorderly conduct. She had been
sentenced Oct. by Justice Jay H.
Payne, Ann Arbor. She stated she
hoped to be home for the holidays.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Fruits

Detroit. Mich, Dec. l.
No. l, bu.. $500
LIS; Jonathans. bu., No. l. s1.26
@1.50: Delicious. No. 1. bu..
$l.50@1.75.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01

Detroit. Mich. Dec. Poultry:
market steady. Hens. heavy breeds,
ls922c ID; leghorns, l7Ql9c h.;
broilers, heavy. 2i@24c ID; ducks,
10000 ID; turkey hens, 20 q soc
ID: toms, 25G27c ID.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
nv Associated Prss~1

(By Associated Prssx)
Russians prosecute offensive
against Austro-German lines on
front stretching from Carpathians
to southern Pennsylvania.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Recover Car

Recover Car
State police found a new aban-
doned coupe on Merriman Rd. Sun.
day. The keys were missing, but ap.
parently nothing else had been TAX
en-, and the car was undamaged.
1t belongs to Louis Rassey, Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Drivers Pay

Drivers Pay
For speeding. William H. Colts.
Detroit. and Richard s. Mcdonald,
BelleVille. paid $40 each in mu-
nicipal court Saturday. B. s. Put
tok, Detroit. paid 1885 for failure
TO yield right of way. Thomas Aber-
crombie, this city, paid SO for dis
regarding a red traffic light, and
Samuel ]. Humid and James Trud-
reau, Ypsilanti, paid 50 each for
disregarding traffic signals and a
STOP street. For minor offenses,
Clayde Hoffman and Delwyn Barn
ard, this city, and Edward Weaver
Detroit, paid 81 each.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01

ExtInguIsh Blaze
F1remen Sunday morning extin-
guished blazing grease In an oven
OF Hotel Huron kitchen. Damage
was slight.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Faces Court

Faces Court
State police about 3 a. m. Sunday
arrested William Spitza, 20, 264a
Z. Michigan Ave-, for alleged in
toxication when they found him try
Ing to force the door OF an e. Mich.
lgan Ave. farm home. He ran from
the officers, who captured him at
the rear OF the house. He is in
city jail awaiting arrangement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
NEGOTIATIONS FAIL TO REACH AN AGREEMENT. 10000 Workers Awaiting Word That May Mean
 Work or WalkOut FEDERAL MEN TRY
 HARD TO SETTLE IT American Brass Officials, CT. o. Union Still Stick : to Original Claims

A strike of 10000 workers at American Brass Company plant in Waterbury, Torring- ton and Ansonia loomed closer today as representa- tives of the management and the C.I.O. International Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers resumed negotiations at The Elton this afternoon. Union spokesnei1 said they were unable to speak for publication but there were wcll.iounded reports that neither side has altered itS stand and that tho union was ready to ask It's iii' ternational headquarterS ct Def- yer, Colorado, to ratify 6 strike authorization vote adopted here last week. Company and union repre-. sentatives failed to reach any agree. fnent ct c 5iine-hour meeting yes. terday in which the Office of Pro- duction Management, the U. g.. Department, the state labor depart ment and the state board of media ton and arbitration were repre-. sented. It was said that the coin- pany had refused to change It's offer of a raise of six cents al hour, with provision that the union agree not to seek another
 Continued on Page q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
Hitler Threatens Invasion Of Russia Unless Stalin Yields To Nazi Demands

first lien use.
 As for some of the reasons behind the reported German threats to Russia, 1t has been reported that the Rumanian harvest will be the poor est in 10 years. It was said that in- stead of having an export surplus of food, Rumania would not have enough for its own needs and that already there was severe shortage of potatoes, meat, fats and onions.
 Even Rumanian oil production was reported to have declined heav- fly as the result of internal disorders and sabotage. Rumanians were re- ported to have hampered German attempts to dredge the Danube, with the result that one ship carrying 5000 tons of wheat for Germany hit a sand bank recently and block cd an important channel.
 There were reliable reports also that the food situation in Greece next winter would be disastrous uii. less help-- which Germany would be unable to give even If 1t wanted to-. was loEthcolnin6s .%
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
Bloody Strife Started 3 Days Ago-Still Raging
 On Big Front
GERMANS ARE PUSHED
 BACKWARD AT START
Fight Equals in Feroclty Battle of France-Tanks
 Take Big Part in Affray
BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN

BY RICHARD D. MCMILLAN United Press staff CorrespondentN
 With the British Imperial Forces in the Libyan Deserts June 15, II P. M. - (UP) --4 Delayed: Via Cairo and Lon. on)-British Empire troops have met the Germans man to man at last on terms which they regard as equal. They are fighting the fiercest bat tie of the war in this area. they are pushing the Germans back slowly but steadily. It Is the first phase of an operation which may develop, if things go well, Into . break-through toward Tobruk, 70 miles to tho west. or beyond. Since dawn, when the battle started, I have been watching the soldiers of the Empire - infantFys men, artillerymen, tank corps men - 90 out under the desert sun, c ball of molten bronze, in . temper. atufe of li0 degrees, to meet thoiS foe.
 This time the Empire forces hays \ great mass of tanks. Already they. have wedged the German forces within Egypt mainly around Sollurn and Hell Fire (Halfaya) Pass, into tho tightest sort of corner.
 The Germans have got to put up q desperate fight to escape capture or death.
 Most Fcroclous Fight
 So far, throughout a long day, the battle has equalled in ferocity the Battle of France, which I watched with the British Expeditionary Force. The Empire troops with their tanks have flung themselves against Hitler's Afrika Korps and 60 far the Germans have taken Q thor- ough hammering. In this first day they have had their first real lick. ing of the war on land.
 As I write, the tanks which swept out in q wide encircling movement from the village of Safan have smashed through to Sir Wair. They are now fighting to seize nearby Ju Said.
 Another strong force, in which kilted Scotsmen are fighting side by side with turbaned Indians, is in action In the ruins of the newly built line of German forts guarding Hell Fire Pass.
 A third force Is operating in the plain between Hell Fire Pass and the white sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, advancing aS part of pincers move to trap the Germans on the Egyptian side.
 The movement has been brils liantly executed.
 A brigadier told me, as the @Fs tillery shells screamed over the ess carpment to the German lines iM miles away.
 We have met the Germans ON
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

supplies 1t had promised him. Hitler was represented to have informed Russia that henceforth he would ex- pect not merely all that had been promised but all, in addition, that Germany needed and that if he did get 1t his troops would go and take 1t
 The informant gave 1t as his own opinion that Russia would give in rather than fight and might even permit a certain degree of German control over Russian communica- tions, oil, mineral production and agriculture, screened by a corps of "consultants" who would be sent to Russia.
 Other well informed diplomatic sources said that though the Rus sians were attempting to resist Ger man pressure by making counter demonstrations on the frontier, 1t was estimated that about third of the Russian army was so badly equipped that it was almost useless, and that one one-third of Russ.a's estimated 5000 airplaaes were fit for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
Lightning Strikes
 |Beecher Ave. House

A "bolt from out the blue" struck and damaged the three. family house owned by George Laurla at 60 Beccher avenue this afternoon at 12;40 o'clock. The damage to the house was small, but the shock" to the residents of nearby houses who were amazed by . flash of lightning and . roll of thunder while the sun was actually shining up on them.
 The freaklsh display on the part of the clements is cor- roborated by more than . score of residents. The chimney of the house was practically ruin. cd. No one in the house was injured or shocked. Two com. panies of fire apparatus with Deputy Chief Martin Camplon in charge, responded to the call.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
Mayor Scully Confers On New Water Supply
Field Representative of Federal Works Administration Here Today. Bids Asked on Construction of Pipe
 Line

Mayor Vincent A. scully and other city officials today engaged In 6 lengthy conference with Arvid II. Sjovall, field representative of the Federal Works Administration on plans for the expansion of the city's water supply system. Should Con. gross approve the Layiilani coinmun- ity service bill, as amended, the city would Do able to secure federal funds for most or all of the work and would realize c saving of aa much aS s2O00, 1000. It was said un- officially that MT. Sjovall was sent here by the government In anticipa- ton of passage of the bill.
 Meantime the city, proceeding with plans to finance the project It. self if necessary, today placed ode vertisements for bids in engineering trade journals. Tho advertisements cail only for bids for construction Of c second pipe line from the shepaug supply to this city. Bids for con- struction of c new dam, reservoir and chlorlnation plant will be called for later.
 Boston Headquarters
 MT. sjovail told the city repre- sentatives that the EVA Is estab- fishing Q New England headquarters ct Boston. He will work from that city, under supervision of J. J. sul- livar, regional director.
 Representing the city, in addition to the mayor, were City Engineer Charles Root, Assistant City En- gineer, Henry Whitlock, and Cor
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
JOE LOUIS TRAINS
 DOWN FOR CONN
l991l Pounds for Cham. pion, l74 for Challenger
 Fighters Did Not Meet

New York, June ie-(UP)-Joe Louis will have an advantage oi 26 i-2 pounds when he defends hls world heavyweight championship against Billy Conn ct the Polo Grounds tonight.
 At the official weigh-in, Louis sealed i0e i.2; Conn, i74.
 The Woigh-ir was set for noon, but Louis failed to arrive until 1910 p. m. He explained that his party got of on e wrong road on the way from the training camp.
 Johnny Ray, Conn's manager, protested the delay and insisted that his man be weighed immedi- ately. The boxing commission granted the request, and Conn and Louis did not meet during the ceremony.
 Conn had been expected to come in around i7e. Louis, too, was lighter than he has been for any of his last six fights.
 The weather was cloudy. but in- dications were that the gate might touch S360,000.
 Conn had three inducements to win tonight-gold, glory and c girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
MOTORCYCLST KILLED IN CRASH
Rhode Island Man Meets Death by Hitting Truck
 at Old SaybrO0k

Old Saybrook, Conn, June l8.- (UP) - Augustine s. Aballo, (72 Conanicut streeD, North Tlvertcn, R. T., was killed instantly, and a companion, Edmund V. Muda (263 Globe street), Fall River, Mass, was injured seriously today when their motorcycle collided headon with a truck on the Boston Post Road.
 The truck, operated by Guy w. Crew, Newburgh, N. F.. was carry ing a load of cement forms to the Boston Navy Yard when it veered across the highway after being side- swiped by another truck which did not stop. The motorcycle struck with such force 1t was driven into the truck engine. Muda was taken to Mlddlesex Hospital. at Middle town, suffering 6 fractured left leg and other injuries, Crew was held by state police at Weetbrook bar rAckas w. ~'-ss~-lA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18

 AIDED MARRIAGE
United States Sailor In Bad Predicament Until
 He Was Given Help

Cambridge, Mass, June iS. - (UP) - Edsel H. Heinlein, 22, U. 6. sailor of Miami Beach, Fla, returned aboard ship today after cutting short a l2-hour honeymoon that eliminated his nearly futile efforts to marry on Q local holiday. Hein- lein and Miss Clara F. Savers, 24, Homestead, Fla, school teacher, were wed last night by an assist ant city clerk here after news re- porters aided the couple.
 The couple met last march and Miss Savers came to Boston with her mother for the marriage. Be- cause Boston was celebrating Bun- ker Hlll Day, city offices and courts were closed so the couple motored to New Hampshire but found they must wait five days to wed because of blood test laws.
 They returned here where news men reached 6 court clerk, e judge and the city clerk at their homes and obtained a five-day law waiver, and q license permitting the mar riage. With newsmen as witnesses. the couple was married. Heinlein said his ship would leave today for New York and that Mrs. Henlein would follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
FRENCH TROOPS
 FIGHTING ALLIES
Another Vicious Battle In Syria-Regular French
 Battling Hard
By BRYDoN TAVEs United Press Stan Correspondent)

London, June ls.-(UP)-Allied forces, driving through Syria against steadily intenSifydng vichy troop resistance, have stormed and cap. tured positions three miles from Damascus and are within 12 miles of Beirut on the coast, 1t was as- serted authoritatively today.
 Vichy troops are counter.attack- ing at every opportunity, 1t was said, and villages are cahnging hands again and again.
 Free French forces were attack. ing on the Kissoue- Damascus road c few miles south Of Damascus.
 British empire troops were attack ing the MezZe airfleld, the most i'm. portant in Syria, three miles west Of the capital. They had stormed down from the Madani Hill which dominates Damascus from the southwest, and had made a three mile advance in 24 hours.
 Farther south, Vichy mobile col- umns were attacking Allied lines and communications
 Monday the Vichy troops captur. cd Ezra, Merdjaoun and Kuneitra, 1t was admitted. Butt he British recaptured Ezra, 1t was asserted, taking i50 prisoners, and started op-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
OLD SHEPAUC PIPE
 LINE HAD BREAK
Leak Discovered in Line Between Jericho Bridge,
 Reynolds Bridge

The obsolete 47-year old pipe line which furnishes most of the city's water supply from the shepaug sprang Q major leak yesterday between Jericho Bridge and Rey- holds Bridge and large part of the city was without water for from three to four hours while repairs were being made early this morn- ing. City officials, confirming re- ports of the break in the pipeline, declared that it furnished further proof of the need for 6 second pipe line. which the city is now planning to build.
 Supt. of Public Works Herbert Scott-Smith personally directed re- pairs to the line, which began shortly after midnight. Assistant supt. of water Frank Cassiil super vised the work of the repair crew.
 Mayor There All Night
 Emphasizing the seriousness of the situation was the fact that Mayor vincent 4. scuily remained at the scene until 1 a. m. Special telephone and power lines had to be run to the point of the break while the repairs were being made.
 John P. Fitzinaurice, executive
 fe,onktuaaad on Reae c ~ {.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-18
British Troops Meet Nazis Man To Man For F irst Time
United States, Germany Growing More Embittered-Hit Italy Next
Fritz Kuhn Is Denied Parole From His Term In State Prison

Albany N Y June 1s(UP-The state parole board ruled to. must regarded hazard to the public security former Bund leaders application for . parole from state prison.
 Clinton prison in Dannem0ra, months of to five for larceny of Bund funds and forgery
 heard in oil 100 applications for parole
 Denied his eedom Kuhn returned the prison dye shop convicted the theft of altering the society records to the theft.
 believe his would be compatible with the society," parole release recognized in Iaw Joseph Moore parole board chairman sad
 of his associations acquanances with who have been active fin anti-democratic activity
 e must be regarded hazard to the public and security"