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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31

HYDE PARK, N. Y. May 81
'OutspaSeA. Secretary of the In
terror Harold L. lexis today was
announced as President Roosevelt S
choice TO be dictatorial car over
the oil and gas industry for dura-
ton of the unlimited emergency
period.
In a carefully worded letter "a
Ickes. made public at the POUCH
eepsie temporary executive
offices, the President designated
Ickes as petroleum co-ordinator
for national defense, and in
structed him to see that oil, gaso-
line and natural gas vital TO de-
tense needs get priority over
civilian uses.
The letter 10 his interior secre-
tary was dated May %. and con-
stituted one of the Presidents first
affirmative actions 10 impress the
total emergency he so dramatically
proclaimed to the world on the
night of May 81.
Ickes. in possession of his COM
mission, had anticipated announce
ment of his appointment by telling
a Washington press conference
that "gasless Sundays" might be
in order throughout the East TO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31

offset an increasing shortage of
this vital fuel.
< .@..ssThaF3 sSsT1iif,i Cor. rs;rAfr. ftcsJse-
welt wrote into the Ickes commits
sion note that indicated price
controls would be in order as well
as oil priorities.
The Ro osevelt instructions
placed all government functions
pertaining TO petroleum problems
in Ickes hands-functions that the
President described as divided
and ordered an immediate check
on military and civilian needs, plus
a decision on transportation out
lets from the oil fields.
Ickes also was instructed to
make specific recommendations
to any qualified government au-
thority particularly TO the Office
of Production Management and
the Office of Price Administration
and Civilian Supply" 10 carry out
any action he might deem neces-
sary TO insure the maintenance
of a ready and adequate supply
Of oil and its products.
President Roosevelt authorized
Ickes TO set up another defense
agency, headed by a "depty CO.
ordinator," and assured his aide
that expenses would be paid within
the limit of available funds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
Boy Shot by Police
AS He Strips Auto

Surprised by Patrolman Jerome
Robinson of Schaeffer police sta
ton as he stripped car in used
car lot at iii Grand River ave-
nue. last night. Donald Jackson,
Is. of 1869 Lothrop street, was
shot in the arm when he fled with
two other youths. police reported.
After treatment at BEDFORD
Hospital. he was turned over with
one of his companions to Juvenile
Court authorities. The third youth
escaped.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
Germans Deny
Dublin Bombing

International News Service Cable
BERLIN. May 31.-GerIman au-
thorities today put the bombing Of
Dublin at the door of No. 10 Down.
ing street.
Nazi spokesman said the Ger
man government was mot aware"
of the bombing.
1t is Nazi policy. they asserted,
strictly TO respect Irish neatrality
in all respects. Then they added
pointedly:
Churchill seems suspiciously
well-infOrmed about the bomb
ing of Dublin. His tricks In tho
Athena and other cases also are
well known"
When the passenger liner
Athena was sunk with a huge
loss Of civilian life at the out
break OF the war. Germany
blamed Winston Churchill. then
first lord of the admiralty. OF
sinking the British ship to win
sympathy for Britain's cause.
Tire, however, directly
blamed Germany for the latest
bombing. as well as at least two
earlier instances, and the Fire
charge d'affaires in Berlin has
been instructed 10 protest.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
Auto Classic Winner
Robbed G. G. aiRe;yC

INDIANAPOLIS, May 81. -
QNS)-Theft of 50, 500 diamond
ring, a sport coat and a purse
containing 500 was reported to
police today by Peter Depaolo Of
Lansing, Mich, winner of the 1925
speedway 500-mile race here.
Depaolo said the articles were
taken from his room in a down
town hotel Thursday night. The
ring, a two-karat diamond, was
presented 10 him after he won the
race in 1925. His name was in
scribed on it.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
Carol and Elena Find
Sanctuary in Cuba

HAVAN A. May 31.-Former
King Carol of Rumania and his
red-haired companion, Elena Luz
pescu, were at home" today al
long last
After a perilouS journey across
a war-torn continent and a war
torn ocean. they arrived in Ha-
vana aboard the liner America.
Both were smiling and gay as they
stepped from the liner. But later
Madame LupcScu. Carols com.
panion in fair-weather days and
in exile. burst into tears for sheer
JOY at having finally found refuge.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
Brig. Gen. Gruber, q.
Dies Of Heart Attack

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, May
31.-QNS)-Brig. Gen. +. L. Cru
Der. commandant at Fort Leaven-
worth, died early today of heart
attack. He was 81 years old.
General Gruber spent an active
day yesterday, inspecting the post
in the forenoon and going horse
back riding in the afternoon. He
was at a dinner party with other
officers when he became III.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
Hitting Hitler Rooter
Costs Batt|er | Cent

DIES MONIES, Ia. May 3D.
QNS)-A fine of one cent was inn
posed today upon Jesse Frazier for
striking Phillip Johnson during an
argument over the war. Witnesses
testified that Johnson appeared 10
be for Hitler all the way through. "
Municipal Judge Don G.. Allen
said he approved Fraziers action,
but was forced TO find him guilty
on the assault charge. The state
assumed the S9.65 court costs of
the case.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31

Others fell near the Amiens street
station. causing wide destruction.
The most intense anti-aircraft
barrage and searchlight activity in
Dublin's history greeted the invad-.
ing airplanes.
The bombs, which began to fall
at la. m, smashed the windows
of the United States legation. A
row of shops was demolished and
scores of houses wrecked.
Authorities said the believed the
bombs were the heaviest missiles
dropped on Fire territory since the
war began.
.Seriods damage vas caused 10 ),
the North Circular road and North
Strand areas of the city as well
as the Phoenix Town district.
Widespread destruction and
many casualties resulted in the
north side of the city, where many
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
That ! consider precious tribute
from ones enemy.
In Your owB letter TO Mr. Tew-
son which Sir Gilbert Parker in
cludes I'm the same American
Press Resume YOU state:

II am not conducting my
to please either
the English on the Ger
mans. am conducting
them TO Serre Americans
Of the eroct facts, as nearly
rs these facts can be dis
corered and expressed by
Intelligent observers"
trust that the Hearst papers
will continue 10 he governed by
such policy and that they will not
60 the way Of those newspapers
which valiantly STAYED off assaults
Of British propaganda for a long
time and then capitulated.
Above all. Mr.. Hearst. trust
that YOU will round out an honor
able career by refusing 10 COM
promise with the forces which are
sub,erting the welfare OF our
country.
Don't sacrifice the United States
In order 90 insure British victory.
She Is fighting Germany not
because of any German political
or military philosophy but because
Germany stands in the way Of her
world dominion.
In a generation or ~ some other
country may be the target Of her
holy crusade.
Perhaps the most repuIsive as
pect of this war Is the attempt 10
,s,sn;fy r..--se..s-Tatiensl finance With
Christianity.
But mammon and not Christ is
ut stake.
We went tn war in 1917 because
OF the overdraft OF 500, 10000
owed by Great Britain 10 j. T..
Morgan and Company.
The United States government
eventually overwrote this draft
and then we went TO war.
These are facts of history avail
able TO anyone who wishes TO
investigate them Library of Con-
gress, Hoover War Library. British
Museum.
We cannot look To our Washing
ton leaders for guidance now.
IL IL the mothers of America
lCoptin,ted on Page Threpl
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
HEAVIEST BOMBS OF WA


DUBLIN, May 31.-QNS)--
Their barriers broken by bomb
explosions, the animals of Dub
Inns zoo had a night of bewil-
dered freedom last night.
But between the bombs and
searchlights and hundreds Of
pursuers, the animals were glad
to get back to the serenity Of
their cages today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
Safe Blasted. 500 Stolen

Holiday safe crackers blew Off
the lid Of a safe at the Suburban
Motor Freight Company, 1000
West Vernon highway The loot
will not exceed 500. l. A. Mac
Leod. manager, reported to police
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
i. 5. Legation,
Presidents
Home Blasted
BY PETER r. KILROY
Init News Service stan Corresponde.t

DU B LIN, May 31.-Rescus
workers hunted through wrecked
buildings and homes today for VIC
TINS of a heavy night bombing
raid on Dublin. capital of neutral
Fire, that killed at least 40 and
wounded 100.
Sticks of bombs fell throughout
the city. The Eireann charge
d'affaires was instructed to lodge
an Immediate pFotest. with the
German government.
For an hour before the attack
began, authorities said, German
planes swooped low over Dublin
The first bomb explosion rocked
HEAVIEST BOMBS OF WAR
the entire city. tearing down six
houses in a densely populated
area and trapping at least go per-
sons.
The second bomb ripped a 20
yard crater in a nearby road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
Now VitamIn Enriched

To meet u. s. Govt. standards
UNCLE SANS WHITE BREAD
A new product by Peter Pan
Bakeries. Per loaf. only 10c.
ADV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
DETROIT WOMAN KILLED

Alyson Spearpoint. 40. of 1867
Monte Vista avenue. was killed
when an auto driven by her hus-
band. James, collided with atcar
'Hbcrfttd by Lawrence fI6rt. ~. 'or
1907 Maple road. Troy Township,
at 9i2 Mile road and Hilton shortly
before midnight, police reported.
Donald Stephens. Is, of 1888
Cheyenne street, and Jack Hainer.
20. OF 1891 Steel street, both of
Detroit. were killed when their Car
crashed into utility pole near
Lake Orion yesterday
Robert j. Jackson, %, OF 1853
Easy street. Flint, was killed; his
wife. Dannie. and Jessie Keith. %,
of 1855 Massachusetts avenue,
Flint, were seriously injured when
Jackson's car went off the road on
US-23 north of Saginaw.
Auto deaths in Detroit for 194l
remained at 102. Last year at this
time there were l0l fatalities.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
BURNS MAY BE FATAL

A seventh, Ray Williams, no re-
lation 10 Charles Williams, l9, OF
Route 2. Kalamazoo. was taken 10
Burgess Hospital. Kalamazoo, suf-
fering from burns. He is not ex-
pected 10 live.
The father OF Dallas Holbrook,
William Holbrook. former assist
ant prosecutor of Berrien County
was shot and killed by his secre-
tary Mrs. Patricia Dull. "a, a di-
vorCee. in October, 1888.
The sheriff's office in Kalamazoo
scheduled an inquest for today.
One OF the autos was believed
10 have exploded after the crash.
All the victims were badly burned
Detroit police reported the city
went through Memorial Day with
out an auto fatality.
In the nation. auto crashes and
drownings ranked IN that order
with 1853 reported deaths in the
first two days of the four-day holt
day. The figures rose hourly but
were not expected 10 exceed an
estimate Of 400 made by the Ma
tional Safety Council.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
AXIS THREAT REMOVED

Information reaching London
revealed that the German and
italian ministers to Bagdad fled
10 Iran with Rashid Ali and men,
berS of his government.
The armistice appeal seemingly
paved the way for a completely
British-dictated settlement of the
Iraqi question and removed the
Axis-inspired threat against the
rich Mosul oil fields and the
strategic oil pipeline leading to
the British base at Halfa
Palestine.
Authoritative London quarters
said the Iraqis requested the Brit
ish forces in Iraq TO grant an
armistice.
Therefore, they said. the situa-
ton between Britain and the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
lraqi Ask Arn1istice, London Says
g.;
Holiday Auto
Deaths "a

A three-car collision in which
six young persons of prominent
families were killed and a seventh
probably fatally burned near
Galesburg. Kalamazoo County, last
night was the most serious traffic
fatality as reports of other deaths
in Michigan and the rest of the
nation over the holiday poured in.
The crash brought TO at least
II the total of Michigan holiday
traffic deaths.
Those killed near Galesburg,
Route II:
Felicia Guidice, 10, OF Jackson;
Frances MILAN, Is; Mary Jane
Pacific. Is: Charles Williams, is;
Dallas Holbrook. Is, and Welles
Wood. Is. all OF Kalamazoo
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31

I HAVE just read an account Of
i you In the American Press
Resume. issued weekly from 1918
TO 1917 by the Wellington House,
chief propaganda bureau for the
British during the World War.
Under the heading Influencing
the American Press" the writers
for Britain report 10 their govern
ment, IL DO NOT BELIEVE
THAT HEA RST CAN BE
BOUGHT"
II HA Y + y f. Y + II
HEARD A WHISPER Of
MONEY BEING A 4 l. +
TO BUY HEARST OK
HIS PAPERS"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31

Reported
I'm Flight
British give up hope of hold
Crete; Germans "mopping
up" ........ Page
Eyewitnesses describe sinking
OF Hood and Bismarck Page z
BY JAMES r. BROWN
init News Service stan Correspondent

LONDON, May 31.-An Iraqi
request for an armistice with
Britain was announced in London
today.
The request was made as Brit
ish forces hammered at the gates
of Bagdad. Iraq's fabulous capital,
rafterhattfing d muntt=tong5re-
volt" of troops led by the pro-
Nazi Iraqi premier, Rashid Ali.
GA Cairo dispatch said the
British forces were entering
Bagdad. the Iraqi capital. The
report said the British forces
reached Bagdad last night and
Immediately penetrated the
suburbs.)
The Iraql anti-British uprising
of momantous Importance to the
war because of Iraq's vast oil sup
plies-finally broke after Rashid
Ali himself fled from his capital
TO neighboring Iran.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-31
IN THE
NEWS
Saturday Symposium

Saturday Symposium
Office of Production Management
Social Security Building
Washington, ID. c.
May 20, 1941.
MIR. william Randolph Hearst, Sr.
McCloud, California.
Dear MIR. Hearst:
At THE solicitation of Babe
"A Meigs I took part In the I'm
an American" Day celebration In
Chicago on Sunday.
admired the arrangements and
feel that n real service TO the
American defense was the result
Of the effort of your Chicago peo-
pie. Personally, II was pleasure
and an inspiration 10 take part.
With kindest regards.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM s. KNUDSEN.
San Francisco, Calf.
May 20, 1871.
Mr.. william Randolph Hearst,
San Simeon, California.
My Dear Mr.. Hearst:
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Ickes Gas. Oil Gar
President Names Interior Secretary as Dictator
to Assure Ample Auto Fuel for Defense
BY GEORGE DURNO
init news service staff Correspondent

HYDE PARK N. Y May 31-offset increasing shortage
'utsoasG Secretary Of the In this vital fuel
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-11-27
ELLWOoD CITY
NEWS
By Sophie Krestel

Ellwood City, Pa, Nov. 80
Did we dance Saturday? Sure we
did. We all had lot of fun. OF
course, all the Juniors weren't
there but even half of US enjoyed
ourselves. That juke box of ours
is alright. .-
To Cleveland /. ~ +
We would have liked to have
attended your celebration but
that old transportation question
arises again. We all hope it was
a success.
Sunday. Dec. 9TH, we have our
meeting. How abaut you boys
and girls all be there because the
election of officers will take place
It's the most important meeting
Of the year so don't forget to at
tend this one.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-11-27
CLEVELAND CANARY
BREEDERS
Canary and Wild Bird Show
at Statler Hotel
November %, % and 80

On Friday, November %, The Clcve-
land Canary Breeders will open a
three-day Canary Show with song and
beauty on display at Statler Hotel.
In showing 800 birds at this week.
end song-fest The Cleveland Canary
Breeders will be sponsoring their 2lst
Annual Canary Show.
Current advancement in modern breed
ing is accomplished thru cross. breed,
ing with the Black-hooded Red Sisken
Venezuela, bringing to the fore sucn
as copper, orange, red and green hued
colors.
Some Of the varieties showing at
Statler Hotel this weekend are: Wild
Birds, Yorkshires, Norwiches, Shell
Parakeets, Border Fancy, Columbus
Fancy, Warblers, Hartz Mountain
Dutch Frills, Bclgians, Scotch Fancy,
Budgcrigars, and the new beautiful
Siskin Canary crosses.
There are at present dozen Specia.
list Clubs in the United States, the
Cleveland Club is proud to say that
we have their patronage and you will
see Typo birds on display shown by
the leading Fanciers.r
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-11-27

Bv Sue Herman

Salem, O., Nov. 3O-This week
has been no different from the
previous ones; every night some
kind of activity progressing at
the club. You've probably heard
all the latest gossip, but PERHAPS
you have not been given infor-
nation, concerning our "Selec-
tive Service Honor Rolf. Our
club, like many others, will be
greatly affected in the lose of
many loyal members. The framed
honor roll, consisting of their
names, and photographs. will
serve as constant reminder OF
those absent from our club. and
even though they arc not with
us physically, they will not be
forgotten spiritually. It's a great
idea for a very worthy cause.
To Cleveland West
Congratulations on your 18th
Anniversary celebration and
thanks ever SO much for show
ing everyone. including our Sa-
lem boys, such a grand time and
for your generous hospitality. |
am wondering if everyone knows
or has heard about those added
attraction that kept the boys
there over time.
Salem at Cleveland East
Saturday, Nov. %. Salem ira
vels to Cleveland again, but this
time to the East. The PLAYERS
should know now that they will
receive some moral support, so
play to the best of your ability.
See you at the game.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-11-27
FOURTH AGENDA
CLUB SEMI-FORMAL
DANCE SAT. NIGHT
Color and Lights Predominate

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 80 -
At nine o'clock Saturday night
the lights come up on the fourth
annual Agenda Club semi-formal
dance at the Westside Sachsen-
helm ballroom.
Again, as in past years, a riot
of color will meet the eyes OF
those in attendance. A theme of
red, white and blue will be car
ried out in the Salute to America.
lighted pillars. huttering flags
and elaborate decorations will be
the motive. The popular Dick
Shuman and his Music will rem
der tunes for the dancers. Also
on the program is a grand march,
confetti and serpentine.
The dance climaxes a two
month period in which the entire
Agenda Club assisted in plan
ming constructing and erecting
all decorations. The dance reflects
the work of the membership and
its tremendous appeal is based
on presenting an outstanding So
cial event at moderate price.
Rainbow
Hundreds of pretty women,
dressed in varied colored evening
gowns will add a rainbow effect
to the proceedings. The men will
wear dark business suits or tuxe-
does.
Last minute reservations for
bids will be filled by contracting
any Agenda Club member or by
telephoning Mathilda Wollmann
Florida 9ll7.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-11-27

OF yesteryear are expected to put
in an appearance that night.
The games will begin at zoo
,. m., and shorter time will be OBJ
served for the three games in
order to allow ample time for
the banquet and dance.
Should all teams agree to par
ticipate, Farrell and West will
be the two teams starting the eve
nings festivities at 200 D. m.
Salem and CASTOR will follow.
with East and New Castle clos.
ing the carnival.
The entire membership of the
7: 5. J. A., past and present,
should attend this 18th Anniver-
sary celebration to commemmor-
ate the work that has been done
in keeping the T. S. ]. A. together
through these many years.
The Association was founded
on a strong principle and that
principle has been kept alive
throughout the past fifteen years.
Friendships have grown through
the League that will never be
forgotten. Sociability has spread
among the Saxon Juniors such as
is seldom witnessed at outside
gatherings. This night. Decem-
Der 18th, will revive all that in
the hearts and memories of those
who attend. The past members
of the league will turn back the
pages OF time and be with us
again.
For the benefit of the Associa-
ton and for once again reviving
old memories, let US all make
plans for attending the fifteenth
anniversary celebration of the
Basketball League on Decem-
Der 27th. More news later.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-11-27
ST. JOHNS NEWS
By Arthur Ungar.

On Friday, Nov. %, the Luther
League of St. Johns Church will
hold a motion picture night. The
feature film will be on the pre-
sent day Army life. The film is
open to the public and there will
be no charge of admission. Many
Cleveland draftees will no doubt
appear in the film. Perhaps our
Gown boys will play a part, as
scenes from Camp Shelby will
be shown.
The movie will start promptly
at 500, after which coffee and
cake will be served. Everyone
who plans to attend is urged to
be seated promptly at 90 as we
expect every seat to be taken.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-11-27
NEW CASTLE, PA.
NEWS
By Henry Bender

New Castle, Pa. Nov. ~
Last week New Castle was turn
cd loose so they could invade
Cleveland West and help them
celebrate. And did we celebrate.
| don't think we could of had
any more fun then we had at
West. l and my fellow friends
noticed some thing different a.
bout the West club and that is
those new young pretty faces,
my oh my did Paul Sander like
that. The poor boy thought he
was seeing stars $50 did Dwell
all | can say is thanks Cleveland
West for the swell time you
showed US. and we want to thank
Miss Wagner and Miss Jacobs
for housing Our little band of
Indians. Va.
Well | guess Canton will be
too busy to play US this Satur-
day, so we have to play them at
the end of the season. To bad.
1t looks like the T. S. J. A. bas-
ketball league is going to fold
up right under our noses. 1t
seems to me that any Tom. Dick
and Harry can join when he
wants too and play basketball
with the real members of the T.
S. ]. A. You might as we'll tear
up the constitution because it is
not followed at all. Those who
attended the meeting last Sun
day at Cleveland will now know
what l am talking about. If GER
tain clubs knew it was going to
be like it is now they would of
had an official team. l guess its
the small club that gets thrown
around.
To Monaco
Since we are not playing this
Saturday you can expect large
crowd from New Castle. We will
all be there to share in the jolly
good time that is in store for
everyone. Be seeing you.