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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
TRIBUTE TO PRESS

Recognition of the New York
.1ournal-American's sponsoring In
fluence in the ceremony came from
Federal Judge Murray Hubert,
chairman Of the days rally, and
other speakers.
Paying tribute 10 the free press
of America. Judge Hubert singled
out this newspaper for specific
mention. recalling that il was
under its auspices that the first
ceremony of this character was
held three years ago.
Said Victor Moore. stage star
who shared the speakers platform
with other celebrities OF the enter
tainment world:
II am sure we are all OF us
proud Of the New York Journal
American for actively sponsoring
This wonderful occasion"
I'VE must all give due credit
10 our Mayor r. III. LaGuardia,
to his citizens committee Of
1.IO0 and Ia the Journal-Ameri-
can and Its staff, all Of whom
joined In making possible this
greatest of all patriotic celebra-
= tions."
1t was obvious weeks ago that
this was 10 be no ordinary cele-
bration. Yet the city's officialdom
failed 10 perceive its full magni-
tude
There was talk of a record
crowd OF 100000"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Mayors
Vision
Exceeded
NEW YORK, May l9.

William Randolph Hearst,
McCloud. Cal.
! think that what happened on
the Central Park Mall even ex-
ceeded the mayors imagination.
Mayor LaGuardia made art icu-
late the voice of New York City
as no other of our citizens.
Any one who thought our people
were complacent and were taking
America for granted should have
seen the sight
The expression on the faces of
those gathered here was magnifi-
cent 10 behold
The cyniciSm of those who feel
New YorkerS are not sufficiently
awake 10 the responsibilities of
citizenship would quickly disap-
pear had ~they Been privileged 10
enjoy the DENOMINATION on the
Central Park Mall as 1 did
You and the Newt York Journal
and American should have the
gratitude and congratulations II
our people for mobilizing public
opinion for that great day
My hope is that our. lives viii
he as beautiful as the day and
always in the sun.
NEWBOLD NORRIS,
President of the New
York City Council.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Wallace i'm Plea
Vice President Tells New Citizens u. S. AHRacs
Land; Rayburn and Jackson Praise 21'ers

sible for the policies Of their
home governments, nor do we
intend TO act vindlctively against
them.
But we do have n right to
expect undivided loyalty TO the
United States"
Wallace said that I'VE must do
everything possible 10 make the
America of the future worthy OF
the dreams Of The great liberators
OF the past century lie con-
tinued.
we must never permit I'm
America the development Of the
idea that one brand Of humanity
Is superior Ia the others e.
ITO an Increasing extent. I
hope the citizens OF Mexico.
Brazil. Argentina and all Of
Latin America, as well a. the
United States, will look upon
themselves n having in addition
90 their national citizenship n
super-citizenship In America,
the hemisphere where nations
earnestly try TO settle their
disputes peacefully without ly-
ing, treaty breaking or agrees
sion"
In emphasizing that America IL
not a land OF one race, Wallace
said that we like the Germans
IN America. provided only that
they accept the American ideal
and do not directly or indirectly
give comfort 10 the Hitler idea
of racial superiority, which is so
utterly opposed TO what America
stand for.
Rayburn told his listeners
America will remain free as long
as its people, through patriot
ism and love of country" are
10 make the sacrifices that
arc necessary.
vigilance Is the price of lib-
erty today rs II has always
been" he said. continuing:
Every American - whether
native born or naturaliZed--
should stand for this govern
ment without restraint and re-
CARELESS Of any ties with any
other government In the world"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Fefe 2l'ers Tonight
Mass Meeting in Art Institute to Be Final Tribut
After Series of Celebrations in Greater Detroit
Continued from Page One)

Cass Technical High Seheel R0TG
viii present the colors.
Highland Park will pay tribute
with a citizenship program Satur-
day. June Z.
More than 1000 men, women
and children, gathered in widely
separate places in the metropoli-
tan area, yesterday 10 attend Spc-
cial Il Am an American Day"
programs.
Largest Of these gatherings was
in the keyworth Stadium. Ham
tramck, where 5000 persons lis
tened 10 a speech by ZurbriCk.
Circuit Judge Vincent NJ. Bren-
nan, spoke TO the 1000 persons
who gathered at the Belle Isle
shell 10 attend a program specially
arranged by the Department of
Parks and Recreation. The Rec
reation Boys Band and the Har-
monica Band Of the b h o D
Gallagher Recreation Center
played.
In Dearborn following a drum
and bugle corps concert in the
Fordson High School Stadium APP
proXimatcly 1000 persons joined
while Judge Lila NJ. Neucnfelt.
recently elected circuit Judge. led
in the pledge Of allegiance TO the
flag. Judge Ferguson was principal
speaker.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Proud of Part
Chicago Crowd Thrilling,
Says Pat O'Brien
CHICAGO Nav 10

CHICAGO. May 10
William Randolph Hearst Nc
Cloud. Cal.
Chicago's II Am an American
Day at Soldier Field was the
most thrilling spectacle l have
ever had the privilege of wit
Messing
One hundred twenty-five thou
sand inStilled with the feeling OF
how wonderful it is 10 be an
American in these days of strife
gathered and paid tribute 10 the
American way OF living.
Congratulations TO you and the
Chicago Herald American for in
Wting me 10 participate in this
great spectacle.
My greetings 10 you
PAT O'BRIEN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Thousands Fete
Day at Pontiac

PONTIAC. May 10 Thousands
participated in Oakland Countys
Il Am an American" celebration
yesterday either by parading or
watching the procession.
Ideal weather prevailed and the
only hitch in the program occurred
in West Huron street when the
parade was cut in half by freight
train.
The isolated paraders marched
double quick 10 catch up with the
lead section at the high school
gymnasium where tho Pliers were
honored anw speaking program
held.
Far more floats and bands than
last year were in the 1871 celebra-
ton. Nearly every city and village
in the county was represented by
a float and many OF them by
hands
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
WIRED FOR SOUND

In itself, that called for police
preparations on a st5Scale.
Two thousand Of the finest
drew Central Park assignments
for the day. The park was wired
for sound with loudspeakerS set
UP AZ scores Of vantage points 50
that even those who stood far
from the speakers stand could hear
everything.
But not until early morning,
when the vanguard Streamed into
the park soon after 9. a. m, did
the police become aware that they
were about 10 have an epic crowd
on their hands.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Landon Hits Tricks
To Draw j. s. 10 War

TOPEKA, Kan. May 10
GNS)-Alfrcd NJ Landon. 1886
Republican presidential nominee
says that administration circles"
are seeking 10 do indirectly what
President Roosevelt said ne would
not do and the end may mean
war IN a radio address. Landon
SAID that The greatest deception
that IS being practiced upon us i
the implication that We can have
war and net suffer the conse-
qucnCoS OF war.
Landon said nc docs not think
that American security depends on
an English victory.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Lansing Speaker
Scraps Address,
Pleads for Unity
Time. star Correspondent,

LANSING, May 19.-The Lam
sing Americanisms Council today
made plans for future meetings
following their first Citizenship
Day celebration at the Veterans
Memorial Building.
An enthusiastic gathering at
tended yesterdays meeting held in
conjunction with the Il Am an
American" day throughout the
nation.
Circuit Judge Philip Elliott OF
Genesee County was principal
speaker. Discarding his prepared
speech. he delivered an eXtem-
poraneous address in which he
called upon all American 10 unite
in the face OF a grave emergency.
"No one can deny that the
principles OF democracy that
we have known In the past are
In great danger" he said. IF
!, the totalitarian powers win. our
America IL In greater danger.
ALWAYS DANGEROUS
war always II dangerous for
democracy. France and Eng
land did not have a free choice
last September In declaring war
and ours may not be a free one.
I'VE may he compelled tn
choose. America IN the last
citadel Of democracy and the
way Of life. II war comes. there
IN danger that some of our lib
critics may disappear"
Among those participating In
the program We're:
American Legion and Veterans
OF Foreign Wars. Vernon Eber-
sole Rev Peter II. Monsma,
Lansing Central High School trio.
lngham County Judge Charles n.
Hayden, r. p. Magee. Lansing
Central High School sextet.
Leonard Mnlece. assistant state
supervisor of WPA; Miss Bettyann
Geagley, Charles Van Vote. MEM
Der Of the Lansing police and fire
commission; Judge Elliott. Joseph
Foster and Rev. John r. Gabriels.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Cat Burglars Take
.S1,182 From Grocery

Safe robbers who gained an en-
trance by climbing utility pole
10 the roof Of a Kroger grocery
al 1926 Wyoming svCnuc and
then forcing a Skylight robbed
two safes of Sl.lS2 ovrr the week.
end The robbery was discovered
by police who found the front door
opened after the thieves left.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Army Flying Cadets
Sought on Campus

in order 10 OBTAIN the maximum
number Of army flying cadet
before the young men
now in college scatter TO their
home towns for the Summer.
army recruiting Offices this week
opened concerted drive on
college campuScS throughout the
Sixth Corps area
As an added incentive 70 the
collegians, the army has arranged
10 train students from individual
colleges or cities in groups of 20
10 be designated by college on
city name. as University Of Michi-
gan Flying Cadet Unit No l ." or
Unit No. =. cic.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

HOLLYWOOD. MAY 70 ms
Martha Ray, film Comcdicnnc
receives her final divorce decree
from song writer Dave Rose to-
day
On week DAYS enjoy the two
pages of comics and adventure
strips In the daily Detroit
Times: on sunday. the great
Comic Weekly with WORLD
FAMOUS comics I'm COLORS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Al Smith Jr.
Halls Battle
For Ideals
NEW YORK. MAY 70.

NEW YORK. May 70.
William Randolph Hearst,
McCloud, Cal.
l witnessed a great demonstra-
ton Of patriotism.
l wish 10 express my personal
appreciation Of the stimulus given
the Il Am an American day
celebration by your newspapers.
1t was a great privilege 10 be
present.
You deserve the thanks Of all
New Workers for your valiant
tight 10 preserve fundamental
American ideals.
ALFRED F.. SMITH JR,
New York City Councilman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Crash Kills Pilot

PORT HURON, May 19.-Ken-
Meth Jones. IS. OF ST. Clair is
d Q d today of injuries suffered
when his two-seater airplan Q
crashed into a ditch near here.
His passenger, George c. Ken
nedy. 80, of Port Huron. is re-
covering from injuries in the
crackup
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
ONCE FOUGHT FOR

lets remain alive 10 the
fact that these things are routine
only because not so many years
ago other men believed they
we're important enough 10 fight
for.
Behind each of them In the
history of the fight for human
freedom stands Bunker Hill
or a Valley Forge"
'rhe dangers 10 America Of the
war in Europe arc more than the
dangers from direct physical at
tack he declared.
Modern warfare consists also
in enemy sapping OF our spiritual
and political defenses, In sus-
picion and confusion and calcu-
lated disunity.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE

They pledged allegiance to inc
flag and concluded with IN c
words
II take these obligations
freely and without any mental
reservations or purposes OF eva
sion-so help me, God.
Such was Il Am An American
Day" in New YORK City.
And such was the citN'S re-
Spouse 10 the efforts Of the New
York Journal-American 10 make
This day milestone In the ma
tons progress toward unity.
-In-ti4ree-PFevious years the
Hearst newspapers had sponsored
the annual young citizens day on
which young Americans. on reach
inc their majority, assembled IN
public avowal Of their new re-
sponsibilities.
Il Am An American Day. OIL
cially recognized in the proclama-
tions of President Roosevelt. the
governors of az states, and the
mayors of all principal cities, is
the developments OF the young
citizens day idea.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
33,459 Chinese Lost
In Battle, Jdps Say

TOXIC. May 10 GNS)-Jap-
aneSe troops have won an i'm
portent victory over the Chinese
forces of GcncraliSSimo Chang
Kai-Shck in southern ShanSi and
Honan province. il was officially
announced today The war office
estimated Chinese losses as 33,459
killed and 1o,i97 captured.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Congratulations
PoIetti
NEW YORK, May 10

NEW YORK, May 10
William Randolph Hearst,
-McCloud. Cal.
l had the pleasure Of being pres
ent at a great patriotic show, the
greatest l have ever seen.
II was wonderful 10 see the
glow of democracy in the eyes of
so many people.
In my opinion our slogan should
be Awake, America Awake.
wish TO congratulate YOU and
the Journal and American for its
splendid service in connection with
the program.
CHARLES POLETTT,
Lieutenant Governor,
State OF New York
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Hearst Papers Aid AppIduded
By Treasurer of N. Y. Committee

dalS. anf-wa- thrilled with what
J ,4W
You have been carrying on a
great work Tor many years.
NlaS yoI long continue your
splendid FIGHT 20 preserve the
ideals uftrcC America
WALTER =. MARK JR.
Treasurer of Mayor
LaGuardia's I Am an
American Day ceIe-
bfarrOn committee.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
MUST BE ALERT

I've must he alert to these
dangers. we must be prepared
in our minds and In our souls to
do whatever Is necessary to
avert these dangers. These
rights which we enjoy bring with
them obligations we must he
prepared TO meet, whatever the
cost"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
HAMTRAMCK PARADE

In Hamtramck 30-minute
parade which formed at Carpenter
and Joseph Campau averues at
l 30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
marched 10 the Keyworth Stadium,
where they filed INTO the stands.
one large float carried girls
dressed IN the various native cos
tunes of many countries. The
banner on the side of this float
said Americans All.
The Hamtramck program was
sponsored by the Americ n
Legion Bushway Post. in cooper
alton with the National Education
Association. Hamtramck schools
and various military and civic or
CARNATIONS.
Thanking the speakers platform
were the boys and girls bands OF
the CopcrniciuS Junior High
School and the llamtramck High
School band
Brilliant sunlight and a SpotlcS,
sky added 30 the colorful spectacle
OF the bands I'm their Colorful uni.
forms and tho large color guarC
which stood at attention before
the speakers platform.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
INVOCATION BY BISHOP

Al noon a tidal wave Of human
iiy was flowing into the Mall
focal point Of the ceremonies. and
officials were congratulatlng
themselves on the early wisdom
that led them 10 provide for the
overflow into the 1Z0-aCre Sheep
Meadow a gentle pasture land
that was soon 10 be trampled with
the feet Of more than $50 600 per
sons
Ceremonies were begun with an
invocation by Bishop William T.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
CITIZENSHIP DUTIES

Zurbrick. speaking to this years
now citizens. said:
you have taken an oath Of
allegiance To- great ideal.
1T u your responsibility To
think first Of America hut at
the same time 90 think in terms
Of humanity. This country Of
fcrS the hope. liberty and jus
tlce which has always prevailed
In this great democracy.
Citizenship carries many
rights and privileges but 10 also
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
GREET NEW CITIZENS

The opening remarks were made
by Andrew WiSniowSki. president
OF the Hamtramck Board of Edu-
cation. Mayor Walter Kanar wei
c o m d the recently naturalizcd
citizens and those who just bc-
came p 10 the gathering being
held in their honor.
More than 50 students Of the
CopernicuS Junior II Ugh School
participated IN a pageant Of scenes
from early American history.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
NEW Y0Pk - n

afia " q ~ ILL
William Randolph Hearst
McCloud Cal
Ny sincere congratulations 20
sou and yolir spapcr> for toe
inspiring stimulation yhu have
given true appreciation of nc fWi
meaning Of democracy 10y Your
sponsorship Of tho remarkable
observance Of 7 Am an American
Day
] sat on the Cepiral Park Mall
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

carries serious duties an d re-
sponSibiIitieS.
THE good citizen will always
exercise his right of franchise.
You have not only taken an
oath of allegiance To a great
principle hut To the great hope
Of the human race"
Judge Brennan speaking at tho
Belle Isle shell declared:
america is the only inspira-
ton left in the world for lib-
erty-loving people. We Ameri-
cans must stand together as one
people and one government,
putting aside petty politics and
personal feelings.
Mere appreciation Of the
benefits we have in the United
States Is not enough. II is not
enough to live by words-we
must live by deeds as we'll"
BELLE ISLE PROGRAM
Approximately 100 young people
from recreation centcrs through
out the city participated IN the
Belle Isle program.
Judge Ferguson talking at Tho
Dearborn celebration said;
People are not always to
blame for eleCting corrupt pub
lie officials, hut they are 10
blame If they keep them:
Real democracy requires hon
esty i'm public office, and we
must he prepared To work at
being free citizens or a dictator
will take over those liberties"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
~ International New. Service

WASHINGTON. May 19.-Vice
President Henry A. Wallace, House
Speaker Sam Rayburn and Atty
Gen. Robert II Jackson spoke 10
the nation as the capital marked
Il Am an American Day"
Running through the speeches
was the thread of conservation 10
the duties Of citizenship, the need
for a strong national defense. help
for other democracies battling
aggressive relationships and ma
tlonal solidarity before the world.
President Roosevelt by procla-
nation designated Il Am an
American Day in recognition of
2.340 600 youths that reached their
majority during the last II months
and about 100000 aliens who be-
came naturalized American citi-
zcnS during that period.
HITS FOREIGN PRESSURE
Jackson called upon America {
newly naturaliZed citizens 10 resist
b foreign pressure upon them and
to be ambassadors of American
ism" 10 non-citizcnS in a counter
movement against "A silent non
military invasion in war Of
ideas
Action OF the justice department
in taking into custody aliens IL
legally in the United States is not
a forerunner of general roundup
OF aliens, but is in line with estab-
liShed policy against law violators,
Jackson said.
Americans throughout the land
needed his call Ito join in exer-
cises calculated 10 impress upon
all our citizens. both native-born
and naturalized, The special sig
nifcance Of citizenship in this
nation.
UNDIVIDED LOYALTY
"This country" he explained.
recognizes that most aliens
here are out Of sympathy with
the policies Of the governments
now In power In their home
lands. We do not intend 10 hold
all aliens who are here respon-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Garrison Offers
P| an for Peace
AT Milwaukee
Special to THE DETROIT TINES


MILWAUKEE, Wis. May 10
Under a canopy of beaming skies
500 Milwaukeeans who have
reached voting age in the last
year were hailed by a throng of
$4,000 in observance of I'm Am
An American day on the lake
front.
The city's newest citizens re-
sponded in unison 10 the oath of
allegiance, administered by Chief
Justice Marvin 3. Rosenberg of
the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Asserting that present co-opera-
tion between the sea power
democracieS should he continued
for defense purposes only, Dean
Lloyd X. Garrison, of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin Law School.
declared in the principal address:
German domination of Eu-
rope only can be destroyed, If
at all, by prolonged struggle
which also will destroy what is
left Of western civilization"
PLAN FOR PEACE
Garrison proposed that Britain
and the United States seek ceSSa-
tlon of hostilitieS by plcdGing nc
intention 10 recapture occupied
Europe by force of arms but tc
defend their own shores, bases
and island possessions He urgec
American resistance of any fur.
Their aggression by totalitarian ma.
tions in the event such a propose
was refused.
MasSed high school b an q .
played as military and naval Units
paraded. Major General Charlie,
II. Bonesteel Chicago commando
OF the Sixth Corps Area. and Gov
julius =. He'll reviewed cadets q
st Johns Military Academy
Delafield Wis. Mayor Carl +
Zeidler also spoke. =.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

They pledged allegiance to the
flag and concluded with tn c
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-30
by Peter Edison :.
The Inside Track in WASHINGTON

the men. Experience had shown that
while men workers tended to return
TO the small towns eventually, the
percentage Of young women coming
back was negligible. Why girls
leave home. the committee could
get no light on. 1t just found out
that they didn't come back.
IMITATION BRAKE
Privately, the high minds of the
Social Security Board are none to
enthusiastic about Secretary Nor
genthau's proposal to raise social
security payroll taxes to absorb eX-
ira income and put a curb on in
flation. Point that the Ssh people
make is that social security is a
long range program that should
90 on after the defense effort is
over. To tie social security up with
the defense economy, it is felt,
would be bad planning.
Old age benefits could not be in
creased, and the only place the ex-
ira collections could be used would
be as additional payments for un-
employment compensation. That
would have to be readjusted after
the defense effort ended, at con-
siderable inconvenience and finan-
Cial embarrassment. Once a bene-
fit is raised, it would be next to
impossible to get it reduced.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-30
DECLINE OF POSTAL CARD

(Nsrada state JOulnaI)
\ letter writer to a New York news
paper regrets the decline in the social
standing OF the postal card, once popu-
larlN used fOr non-con1idential CORE
spondenc ri all kinds. Going through
a collection of family correspondence
dated between 1885 and 1906. he was
struck by thc very general use Of postal
cards in hat period.
But today IL" people use ordinary
postal CARDS a.!d the use of picture cards
j. not Nearly ~ extensive as a few years
ago. This Is strange, too, in view of the
higher POSTAGE rate for letters. A postal
card which would frequently serve the
~..n.e purpose ~ Il letter costs only one
cent. against {; cost Of four or five cents
1,rs, lc--el
"Nnat tool invented the notion that
po-tt4I cords are di&cOurteOus? asks the
letter writer There he puts Afinger on
til re;I reason for the decline in the use
OF hi, economical means of sending
Driel message When people today infre-
uuentlN receive 4 postal card their sub
conscious action is that the sender is
mi>erIN or thu he did not attach much
imp0lt&Mc, ~ his message.
This ~ren., like 4 silly attitude, and
perhap, oneof the things the nation needs
l~ d campaign y restore the postal card
t. il former -ycial standing. It's habit
Of thrift tLat could be encouraged with
beneficial resU4,s 70 all, but its move
!.ot tina. 'A. post office department
cooId hardly uc expected to launch.