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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

Continent" He Baron Won Steuben drill master
OF the Continental Army government had nothing
to do coming was his idea.
His trip was financed by a Frenchman, Beaumarchais
Won Steuben stayed in the United States and became citizen
On the other hand the German princes loaned considerable
and ships Britain during the Revolutionary War And
fighting against freedom this country those salared muir
derers from Germany the Hessans.
TIVE brilliant British novelist William de Morgan
writing his first until he IS Answer without
hesitation What the Fourth Commandment? And where
in Bible Golden Rule? Yeah you guessed it,
have been reading quiz book
London film critic says Sheridan has low husky.
Texas daw with family come and me- quantity
Now that's settled hardly wait hear who will be
chosen Americas No brunette. Or Americas No girl with
Light brown hair.
'SOw girl Charity" writes Charity Mccoy
That Charity Mccoy quite glamorous Maybe I'll
borrow for novel; like it better than Kitty Foyle
Why doesn't somebody start third major baseball league
with clubs where there only big league
clubs present For example made of; Brooklyn
Detroit; 3. Baltimore L. Cleveland Washington Los
Angeles San Francisco; 8 Pittsburgh
81 you quoted single lines of the stage
- and SCREEN" asks a Boston client. could try sir.
whats a Spencer Charters in The
Tavern That's all there is there isn't more Ethel Barry
in Sunday "Why don't and see some
time Mae West Diamond LIZ If don't want her want
Master" my fool"
Jess Dandy in the Prince of Plsen'
That's all I think of right
NOW good again Twenty Thousand Leagues
~ Under by Jules Verne.
considering number successful persons whose
name begins with R-there's Rosaind Russell.
Many in their belief winning football team is
necessary the number unverss student
body College of the State of Wash
ngton had as students has 14oo And never has had
copyush, Features Syndicate.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

thought simple has and all that
seemed and enduring lost in the rack Of the storm
WAS it all childish dream that life so loved once?
W Were they empty words those ideals to which chung
Kindness Courage Honor Purity Generosity? Was Sacrhce
foolish waste and desion? Was there nothing
fundamentally good life and haven after for those who
did their best?
We're all asking these questions today Be we rich man
thief" all feeling the tempest and
night. Staring the dark
sraning feel doubt shaking us TO our
depths prayed before and have
desperate canor US for some
sign security something will strength
night they cleaning through the dark
lights No city lights these. but the tall
shining gentle human which have
always against Of doubt and
hate
SMALL things obscure they may have the
~ they mothers quiet, comforting service.
plain logged unsesh unrewaded sacrifice
way words lonely against
laugh misery shaken heart
persevered when seemed Not
spectacular that seemed TO weigh much against
savagery they flame the darkness
lighting way port And them stupid hearts
fight
answer-for Which have asked given in
terms understand militant miracle Of
supernatural might but the simple acts Of
ourselves who loved and dared plain good
for its beautys sake.
Here which clutch and show the last
ing proof decency goes AND THAT BEHIND ALL DARK
NESS LOOM THE LIGHTS OF HOME
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
"A PLOT OF GRASS

THE old man sat on the
hack -Staop-- taking deep
drauehtS of the evening air.
His pipe hung slack m the cor
ner of his mouth and his mild
blue eyes were dreaming.
The moon hung over the
yard and lighted the length
and breadth of H. showing an
intended square of GROWING
grass. Here was a stretch Of
fertile earth. with Spring al
It's vltals, waiting
Ten years ago old Hill had
bought the house as a we'd
ding present for his son. Mar
--..44+- fs4-i. ! -ii4s-sla,a NTH ln14nz
gratitude. had given him the
big back bedroom for life.
It had been Emma who had
planned the garden. Cab
bages and potatoes and beans
and things. just wait till
Spring comes, Papa Hill,
But with the Spring came
Emma's first child, and every
thing else was forgotten in
this new wonder. Then IN the
years that followed. the babies,
and the attendant joys and
fears, wiped the image of her
garden from Emmas mind
forever.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
By HUGH s. JOHNSON

THE column scheduled for to-
Il day was to discuss the pos
sibilitieS of American foreign
trade in a postwar world includ-
ing Hitler.
That has been nudged aside
by a now outburSt before the
Jewish National Workers ALI
ance by my more-or-less friendly
enemy. Secretary Howling Har-
old. the lovable old lex" of the
interior department.
He included this columnist
as an active supporter Of what
he called IAN organization of
Nazi fellow travellers serv-
ing Hitler to better purpose than
those in his actual pay d.. lend
ing aid and com fort 10 the
enemies Of democracy (Which is
treason).
81 suppose 1t would be difficult
to find a collection OF worse re-
dictionaries" he said THE tie
up between the America Next
Committee and professional Fas-
cists and anti-Semites Is clear
and scandaIous."
am also in o. this soft and
gentle impeachment, labor
batter"
IF IT were not for horrendous
l. Harolds Official position. this
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

kids a favor If you make your
self scarce in the morning.
Better go buy yourself a new
tie. Maybe they're planning
a party"
"WelI, / got some business
i'm town to attend to. l won't
he back till past noon. But
En- mustn't 60 to no trouble
on my account. She's much
too good to me as it's
Nonsense. said M artin
heartily.
In the morning old Hill rose
early and went into town. But
he didn't buy a tie. He bought
"A garden set, costing an enor-
NOUS sum, and much too
elaborate for his bit of back
yard. Then he ordered seeds.
quite Unfortunately, going
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

deep. Somewhere ahead the land must
lie but there is no signal yet through
the darkness only the wall of the wind
. the singing scud of the foam. With
the yearning eyes straining straining for
the first, faint sign of home.
Then, as sudden as a heartening hail
it comes that glow tanning over the shore
the loom O. the lights" Not just the
flare of a city's nighttime fires but the
certain signal that the Ofd and hearten1ng
things still stand secure for those whove
tossed too weary long upon the sea.
The loom o. the light" have
men needed so badly to see them as we're
needing now. For there's something more
bitter than scudding sea spray binding our
eyes and something more deadly than surf
or undertow battering our lives. There's
a black madness of hate whirling round us
and darker agony of doubt and despair
wearing the hearts out of u.s. For all that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
By DOROTHY WEST

THE Nandermead estate"
said Martin his honest eyes
alight.
Old Hill turned and looked
full at Martin, at this big
brawny good man who was
his son. He put both arms
around him.
Martin, my lad" he said
against the rough shirt, "yOur
old pa thanks you all with all
his heart"
GO in" said Martin gently,
land blow your nose and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

stretched his big frame.
Been day. Guess I'll
turn in"
"Nie. too" said old Hill.
standing small and inadequate
beside Martin.
DO YOU know what day to-
morrow is" asked Martin
Thursday he answered
promptly.
"And your birthday, as II
happens"
well, l declare" he muir
INJURED.
You'll be doing En- and the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
Daily Short Story

mostly by the color of the
pictures.
Today was his birthday, he
told them. and so they kindly
promised TO deliver his order
that afternoon.
Outside he hailed a cab. To
the drivers. "Where TO, sir ,"
he answered eagerly;
"knOw the Nandermead es-
tate, SOM Sorta like TO drive
past. Hear it's quite a show
place. Kinda want to see the
garden"
1t was half-past one when
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

should he ignored But the in
genious parlor Billingsgate Of
this he-fish-wife. if not an ac-
knowledged voice of this admin
istration. is at least the work OF
its unofficial hatchetman at
tempting a wholesale smear
It is bad judgment for an
amateur to engage in a scent
sprinkling contest with one so
well equipped with offensive
odorosity. You might have to
bury your clothes But this
administration is another mat
ter.
AS to helping Hitler" so far
as this writer is concerned, he
managed in 1888, when Mr..
Roosevelt and the fuehrer both
started. to have included in the
recovery act, with Herr Hitler in
mind. authority TO spend nearly
all of the S3,300.000000 to mo
torize and mechanic" the army
and increase the army, navy and
air force.
At that time, the President
had asked me to manage this
effort. At the last moment,
management was switched to
Mr.. Ickes.
Except for a slight fraction
spent on the navy, Mr.. Ickes
warmed that fund like a hen
sitting on eggs. until most of il
had to be taken away and given
to Harry Hopkins TO rake leaves.
Imagine now the effect on our
international strength and safety
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
,TfWS RW@N

he reached home. Young Katie
was sitting on the front steps.
When she saw him coming,
she few into the house. In a
moment the whole family
stood assembled in the door
way, shouting, Happy birth
day"
Little joey was much too
excited to stand still.
I'VE got two s'prises in our
yard, grampa. And one of 'em
is blue. A lot of men came
this morning, and papa was
here, and everything"
The family was shocked TO
stiffness for full half minute.
But old Hill hadn't the faintest
idea of what Joey was talk
ing about. He went in and ate
a heavy dinner.
"And now" said Martin,
gone a fiery red, Emma and
the kids and yours truly. pop,
got a present to give you what
they hope you'll like. And
you're not to kick at what
YOU think II cost. Nothing's
too good for our pop"
DASH MADLY OUT
"Hurrah, hurrah" shouted
Joey. and caught old Hill by
the hand.
He had not had the remotest
idea of what he might see.
There on his cherished stretch
of grass stood a portable
garage.
He gulped. That was all.
Then ne turned bhndly to his
son. Martin read the mist in
his eyes as gratitude.
IL know" he said huskily,
chow YOU feel, pop"
II was Emma, with the chill
dren scampering around her.
who opened the doors of the
garage, did efficient things,
and drove out new and
bright blue car.
She flung back her head,
and her laughter rang out
clear and loud:
"SOrta surprises you, doesn't
IL, pa? / learned I'm a week.
You're going to see more from
this front seat than YOU DO
from this old yard. I've
watched YOU incoming on the
back stOop, staring at a lot
of grass. i guess there's 100
places where flowers are grow
ing, and brooks are running,
and birds are singing. And l
guess I'm this blessed old bus
we can find ,em."
Old Hill found his tongue.
"Well, I declare" he said
bewilderedly.
"And mamma says" shrilled
Joey, I'VE can all 20 riding
this after. And daddy says
he'll show YOU where he went
yesterday. There's a great big
yard with lots and lots of
flowers"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
STILL REMEMBERS


twas only old Hill who had
remembered, and at first
simply because his room over
looked the backyard He had
watched the signs of Spring,
seen the first sturdy shoots of
grass and the rioting weeds.
Slowly, then surely, he began
to think. Some day I'll grow
me a garden, and not of cab
bages neither. Ell plant a
dozen different kinds of posies.
Five years ago this Spring
he had got a seed catalog.
Until now there had been
no time. He had worked too
hard in ms plumbing business
In his spare moments 1t had
been easier on his aging bones
to think about his garden than
to 90 out and dig in il.
Then two weeks ago Martin.
as pleased as a kid, had told
him happily:
Look here, pa. next Satur-
day you'll get three months
with pay. You've been due a
vacation 40 years"
Old Hill had protested:
you can't run the business
alone, son, we got too many
calls"
PROTEST ONERRULED
Martin had answered ear
neStly:
1--WE thought ii all out. We
can afford to hire n man. For
at least three or four months
anyway. Long enough for
YOU TO learn 10 breathe a little
of Gods fresh air"
And Martin had firmly over
-f-ttfeti his proteStatieHs7
So here he was. with time
and TO spare. and calloused
hands that itched for spade
and shovel.
The screen door banged be
hind him. Martin came out
and sat down beside him.
ut amt a bad world, is
II, Pa?"
Both Of them stared up at
the stars.
Not on a night like this"
Il had a job at the Wander
mead place today" Martin
said. 81 wish you cOulda seen
their estate. Trees, and foun-
tains. and flowers everywhere.
And such flowers
II can imagine" said old
Hill. His face was shining.
II picked a rose" said Mar
tin. ut smeIled like perfume.
II can imagine" said old
Hill. His nostrils quivered.
NJ artin stood up and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

who blames man for walking out on her
should ne blaming herself But they hardly
ever do-END)
4 '---tT--i7t
N wild time There are 81 night clubs
For Nazis only gong fun blast on an
open all night schedule =. Add slogans;
Milwaukee Beauty Shops "If your hair
isn't becoming TO You. YOU should be coming
TO Us
Another example of Calvin Cooldses
brillianey in brevity in expression Is that
he once wrote a history Of the United
States in 500 words =. So far the United
States has had only one president who was
born west Of the Mississippi That was
Herbert Hoover.
CAD Hitler in recent speech; Ger
- many never had any interests In the
American continent, except that she took
part in the fight for the freedom of that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
Elsie Robinson
The Loom o. the Lights

s"TE loom o the lightsts old phrase that sailing
told blessed comfort
in these bewidering days.
Indeed it for just time that the phrase
invented Night and tumblng
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

DEACTIONAY? 1 have a let
IL ter from the President
gratefully acknowledging pioneer
trail breaking in the fight
against child labor. for collec-
tive bargaining, for minimum
wages and maximum hours-re-
forms long overdue" and against
business abuses.
Anti-Semite Leading Jews in
this country who know what 1
have tried to do for tolerance
are indignant at such a charge,
Just as labor leaders are indig-
nant at the word labor bats
ing"
Distributed by King Features synd Inc
Reproduction In whole or IN part
strictly prohibited
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
Gen. johnson Gives Ickes g-Over

The opinions expressed by
General Johnson are not neoes.
sGriIy those OF The Detroit
Timesl
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

if that money had then been
spent 10 give rs air supremacy
and panzer divisions. too II
was more than was available 10
Mr.. Hitler. who was then just
starting to rearm
Who helped Hitler then and
where stood this adminlstra-
ton?
TIVE next year. 1884. when
Il Hitler began his world
shocking persecution Of German
Jews, the only voice raised in
this administration was my own
in a denunciation so resounding
and scathing that IL was pro-
tested by the Nazi government.
Who helped Hitler then and
where stood this admnistra-
tom
With the first issue of this
column, March -, 1885. and
continuously ever since, it has
fairly shrieked of the menace Of
Hitlerism, Of the ease and stark
and overwhelming necessity Of
British and French interference,
of our own utter defenseleSsness
and Of our immediate need for
instant and wholesale modern
rearmament regardless of cost.
Nothing was done. Who helped
Hitler then and where stood this
administration ?
When our tragically belated
armament began and there was
revealed the benighted incom-
petence not only of the long
delay but of the laundering prog
ress TO this day and the
continued incompetence in OK
travagant and fruitlesS conduct
Of the effort. this column was re-
dundant with specific exposures
and constructive suggestions that
were mostly ignored, as we con-
tinued TO plunge all unready
closer to a war for which we
were not equipped and TO CO.
courage our own and another
peoples TO their peril or destruc-
ton by promises we could not,
by reason of our continued in
competence, perform.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

TIERE pleasant little game that Will give you
every day numerical puzzle designed TO spell out
your fortune your the number
of letters is or more subtract the than 8,
The number Start at the upper left
check Of key
right read the the letters under
the checked figures give 4lo
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

tam NOT familiar inspiring the above
lines Therefore cannot say object OF the poets
affections took on weight schoolgirl complexion became
more interested m bridge and clothes than However
there something TO gentleman Many woman
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16
On the Side
BY E. V. During

! 'ore3 thee once. II Tore no marc'
Thine BE- The greet as IS me bIame;
Ttaa at rot wtaf Hog ,gas' before
-Uhat reason 7 should be- the samc9
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-16

Old Hill entered the house.
He went through the kitchen
and into the hall and up the
stairs.
On the landing he saw the
telephone IN its niche. He
stared at it stupidity, then
slowly dialed a number He
heard the girls polite inquiry
Information" he answered.
almost querelously
She gave him his number.
He dialed il carefully. His
throat was dry
A man spoke pleasantly.
What could they do for him p
Cancel my order"
THE END
Tomorrow short story:
"InflatiOn, by Louis David
son.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-09
Committees
Will Investigate
Increases
John Dancy
Named Head Of
One Unit

Another step toward choking the
efforts OF gouging landlords 10
continue their steady increase in
rent was made Tuesday night when
the Common Councils Rent COM
mittee appointed three sub-commit-
tees TO probe into the protests
lodged by tenants.
The three committees will be
headed by Recorders Court Judge
Joseph A. ellis, Mrs. Josephine
Gomon and John Z. Dancy. execu-
tive secretary OF the Detroit Ur-
ban league.
The office OF the three subcom-
mittees will be with the Detroit
Housing Commission. and a clerk
from the WPA, NYA, or Council
Will be employed TO list the COM
plants lodged by tenants.
The Common Council Rent COM
mittee. headed by Council President
John W. Smith, was created last
Fall following numerous protests
made by tenants about the steady
increase in rents. A number OF
open hearings were held in the
Council Chambers. tenants and
landlords yoicing their opinions.
Several laws were drafted for
the purpose OF introduction 10 the
Legislature. with the hope that
passing of these laws would throt-
lie efforts Of landlords TO continue
the hiking OF rents. But none of
the drafted laws reached the floor
of either the House or Senate.
Probably the most seriously
hurt by the continued increase in
rents are those who live within the
so-callod Stun area colored peo-
pie. Rents in this section have been
enjoying a steady increase since
early last year, and there are no
indications that this increase Will
stop. In many instances the rents
have been raised almost 100 per
cent.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-09
Claim
Large Number
@ Victims
Hospital Kept
Busy Over The
Weekend

While the outbreaks In the
lr;,eAhlade war were only sporad-
ks and mot fatal in results. they oc-
pred often enough to keep MEM
H. If the police department and
fsysicians and nurses in Receiving
kospital busy over the past week
Ind - ou
\ - stabbed in the abdomen by
hnss Fula Mae Harris during an
Lrwment last week. Miss Harris
r. arrested and held pending the
kn,come Of Adams wounds.
john Holen. %. 1895 Northlawn,
H. taken to Redford Branch OF Re-
Leying hospital Thursday after he
H. been stabbed in the left should
kr Holcn who refused TO diyulge
kIs assailant. said he had been TO
H. his girl at 677 Frederick.
Wiley Thompson. 2s. 2O33 Davi-
sou told police he did not recog-
lie The man who stabbed him late
Eun night While he was walking on
Riopele. near Victoria. The knife
MADE MI Thompson in the back. He
WAS taken 10 Receiving hospital by
a scout car from No. IL Station.
A fght that started in front OF
|, beer tavern at Hastings and
Division resulted In the serious
kulting Of carl Smothers. 40, 65l
division Albert Bachelor. 81, Col
Division. Was later. arrested by
bolice and held on a felonious as
klult charge.
Carl McCord. 81. GA r. Willis.
refused medical attention when
|nken 10 Receiving hospital from
Blasting and Benton Saturday
morning. lie had been stabbed In
he stomach. McCord named Miss
|Bsrnlce King as his aSsailanA
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-09
Great Lakes Mutual Opens A New
Branch Office On The West Side

j. G. Atwa,er. manager Of Dis
ict 80. 8. known as the Westslde
district. Will hold a reception for
tho public on Saturday evening.
Aug. q from 20 10 500 o'clock
and on sunday, Aug 10, from
l;too noon 10 9.ou O'clOck. Tho
offices are located a. s7l2 West
Warren. second 'loor Refresh
mcnts Will be served
The representatives on this dis
irict have been greatly praised for
their ability IN capturing q national
trophy Ter Naiinnal Collection
month ~ the ann session of ihc
National Insurance ISOLATION
whom they met in Savannah. Juno
-i-2. 1911 This is the serond
year thar this district has won one
- the three national prizes award.
ed
Messrs. ] A. Gallnorc and !.
". Mack arc ASSISTANT managers Of
the dislriti and Miss Viola Jones
viii De the office clerk. The ropre-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-09
MRS. BETHUNE
Continued from page u

|vhiies IN order TO make progress
|taNer oplncd the Washingtonian
fWe must hold higher the flag.
bic concluded, Let us not fail
america now. She needs us. Let us
he persistent and see that America
docs no. iail us" ReRretfully for
|lhe thousands. many OF whom said
|Ley could have sat all evening
|lHenirg 90 this pioneer in educa-
ZION, religion and race-relations.
% Beihure, drew her Commute
|iddress 10 close with the words,
'God Bless You
Sustained applause obliged de-
|uois Greatest Negro visitor TO
1--we the yctors salute She and
|hir specidi escort could hardly
leave the stand for greetings and
pictures. Many Detroiters. young
young and old, had seen that
woman o. whom they had heard
|aad read much who built "A s5OOOOO
Institution Tor girls in Daytona
Beach, Florida, on faith. box
crate and tin skillet off trash
|lsap. Dr. Bothune came with a
message ct courage and foriitude
tempered by plain reasoning based
| On eondfuns OF all the speakers
|leThais She left the greatest I'M
lIession Immediately she return
% 10 her train for her return TO
culles IN Washington.
Senator Charles {. Digs was
genera chairman OF this mammoth
aNair. lie was assisted by a large
committee lie presided at the ccre-
monies and presented other speak
eIs and noted characters.
preceding the great event was
me parade which wound it's way
mo III grounds just after $3.50.
mere. short exhibitions of drill
yam WORK we're given. Colorful in
usea were the purple and white of
ue tlks. the gold tho red and the
VARIOUS other hues OF marchers.
Inc singing of America opened
ae celebration The flag was raised
asr lhe carlton tower at 4:10,
I'VE minutes after Mrs. Bethune
gay sau reached the platform. The Star
.psngled Banner and the salute
.uno"ed. A massed chorus sang. A
SPECIAL number, I'VE Are Amcri-
s n Too, composed by Blake and
s aaaai and sung by Nimrod Carney,
u'sW much applause.
W. D. Ormond Walker, recent