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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
A Thought for Today

Woe unto the wicked; 1t shall be with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. Isaiah 3:11.
 Mental stains can not be removed by time, nor washed away by any water.-ShakeSpeare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Washington Merry-Go-Round
stons Criticism British Followed 32nd Toast Banquet; But We Smooth Things Over by Diplomatic Speech;
 Midwest Chiefs Meet Tomorrow Rescue the Po
 omoho Prompted by Dissatisfaction with Leadership
BY DREW PEARSON

December tn inside story of what happened the in h British Ambassae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Daily Aln1anac

Daily Almanac Moon sets 9:45 p. m. (war time). Sun rises 8:05 a. m.; sets 5:25 p. m. (war time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
NaZis Execute
90 i'm France

Nichy. Aug. 11-INS-.An addi-
tional 80 Frenchmen have been
shot. German authorities disclosed
today in Paris where new outbreaks
of violence were reportei recently.
II was one OF the largest group Of
hostages 10 face German firing
squads.
In announcing tn executions the
Nazi military commander in Paris
threatened wholesale punishments
unless the whole population of the
occupied area cooperates with the
Nazis TO hunt for alleged terror
ISIS"
Despite many warnings order
has been disturbed at several
points" the announcement stated.
Attempts have been made against
the lives OF German soldiers. The
French population must help in dis
covering the authors OF these at
tempts or the whole population will
suffer the sequences
In an apparent effort to balance
the report of the wholesale execu-
tions. Vichy authorities announced
that the first train bringing back
1000 French prisoners OF war from
Germany would arrive today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

Washington, Aug. 1l-INS-Sen.
Robert NJ LaFollette, Jr, (P), Wis,
member OF the Senate Finance
Committee, today proposed drastic
revision OF the t6.27l.00oO00 tax bill
to ease burdens on the low income
groups and small business.
Il think some OF the provisions
in the House bill are really taking
away the necessities OF life for peo-
pie he said. This war may last
several years. We've got to consider
the manpoVer question and this
economy has got TO function
With more witnesses appearing
before the committee today 10 ap-
peal Tor notifications Sen. Josiah
Bailey ca \. C.. a committee mem
Der. predicted that It VIII be almost
Oct. / before the bill reaches the
Senate.
we have tremendous pressure
FOR revenue and i' appears that
retisions must 10 made n avoid
hardships. be said. We've got Il
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Filters Next Door to Builders
Prospects Seem Bright For
New Hospital in Ypsilanti

Although approval OF and priori-
ties for the new Boyer Hospital
have not been received from the
War Production Board prospects
seem comparatively bright. accord
ing 10 Mayor Ross K. Bower and
r. s. Gerganoff. architect. who
journeyed TO Detroit Monday TO
confer with II. J. Quilhet. OF the
WPB office there
The present delay is due 10 the
controversy over the Cherry Hi
Bomber City question and. until the
government officials settle The new
CITY question. the hospital grant
will be withheld
The hospital is now crowded TO
capacity Originally built To- house
is beds il nov is double thar mum
Der and. as on August le 80 adult
patients and 10 babies we're reccit-
ing treatment there Wards de
signed for four beds now have nine
patients ard corridors are being
used for bed space
Npsilanfi population estimated
now At $1,000 has gained A. lea Z
5000 persons with d possible 10000
living outside the city limits. ieder
al officials were informed
An application was ma 10 for a
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Valuation May
Decide Rents

4 letter from the OPA requesting
property assessment on various
'ypes o. property in order that
rent ceilings may be determined
was read At the opening session OF
The monthly meeting Of the County
Board Of Supervisors. today al Ann
Arbor
10 vas announced that the meet
fnz Of the state Beard o. Equalizs-
ton soaid be MeHGay, August i In
The senate Chamber Of the State
Capitol Building Representatives
from each board Of supervisors will
be at the meeting
a recommendation that funds 20
support the new county home Tor
delinquent children he transferred
rom the general fund 70 the social
welfare fund was passed.
n vas recommended that an Ann
Arbor bank be made the depository
for county funds for a TWO year
period beginning in October. 1912,
with certificates Of deposits in the
ou- county banks continued until
March. 1888. IL was referred 20 the
finance committee. with report
70 be made a. the afternoon session
o. the board
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Victory Patrol
Group Organized

Realizing the need for patrol
duty in sections OF tho county
where automobiles cannot travel
a group Of lpsilanu and Ann Al
Dor riders decided Monday evening
to devote their riding time 10
learning tho countryside and 10
patroling the area around Ip-i-
1anti and Ann Arbor
Similar groups IN Australia.
England. and the western states
have proved 10 be a valuable aid
in messenger work escort duty
emergency guarding. as well as po-
lice and air raid duty The Vic
tory Riding Club is the first OF
its kind in this section OF the
country and thcy hope TO become
as valuable In tho defense produr-
tion area as other eroups have
been In fighting areas Twelve
riders under the direction 81 SGT.
p. J. Gardner and Harry Thornton
are Mr-aad Ats MnII.a-M-
Peayy. Mr. and Mrs George Allen.
Mr. and Mrs Ben Sanborn Mrs.
Arnold Heimerdinser Mrs Robert
Griffin. Miss Polly Dabher. Miss
Martha Iu7funen Miss Louise
Keller, and " 3 VIM.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
I'll be Looking For
Those Hangers

Tn be looking for those coat
hangers"
That's the message to Rotary
Club and all residents OF Ypsilanti
from William McCandless at Fort
Custer
He describes the need in graph
lc language in letter sent to
Luman Seamans, former Rotary
Club president
You can't look very neat or
smart in a uniform which you have
just dug out OF a barracks bag
II YOU don't believe me try stuff
fins your suit in pillow case
some night and then take It out
and wear It down town the next
morning
The Rotary Club is answering
Tie appeal.
They are sponsoring city vide
coat hanger hunt and are asking
residents TO leave their findings
with Harry Shaefer. chairman Of
the committee In charge. or II
they have A coat hanger and see a
Rotarian. they can tuck IL under his
arm and he'll DO the rest
P. s. Those coat hangers aren't
all for Bill He contacts all the
Ypsilanu boys as soon as they ar.
rive IN camp and hopes 70 have
coat hangers enough Tor all Of
them.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Victory Believed Being
Rolled Ub In Sol0mons
Primaries In
-Four States
Involve War
New York Fight
of Interest

CBv International News Service)
War issues dominated the politi-
cal scene today as voters OF New
York. Nebraska, Ohio and Idaho
went TO the polls in state primaries
while in Arkansas the electorate
balloted in run-otf contest.
National interest was focused on
the holly contested battle OF Con-
gresham Hamilton Fish. New
York Republican for denomination
against three opponents. Fish. at
tackled for his pre-Pearl Harbor
isolationism was confident OF win
ming in spite OF the declaration OF
Wendell l.. Willkie that Fish's
designation would be harmful to the
Republican parry nationally
Farley VS.. Roosevelt
The fight for The Democratic
nomination for governor OF New
York between Attorney General
John j. Bennett and L. S. Senator
James Mead was only indirectly
affected by today's primary. Dele
gates TO the state Democratic con
yention, which will choose the
nominee. are unopposed. The real
fight between Bennett, backed by
Postmaster James A. Farley and
Mead, supported by President Roos-
eyelt, will come on the convention
floor Aug. 10.
The isolationist issue also was
used by opponents of Representa-
tive Harry B. Coffee who is seek.
ing the Democratic senatorial nom
nation in Nebraska against six
others. L. S. Senator George w.
Norris has declined TO run. In 1886
he ran as an Independent.
lsolstionism Charged
In Ohio Representative Martin l.
Sweeney. Democrat, was opposed
for denomination by Michael Feigh-
am who charged the incumbent
with isolationism.
L. :. senator John Thomas. Re-
publican. who is seeking renom.
ination in the Idaho primary, was
charged with isolationism by his
two opponents. State Senator John
Sanborn and Pressly Horn. Glenn
Taylor. grooming polyitician and
former isolationist VINO now is an
Administration supporter, has four
opponents in the Democratic sena.
torial race. Three OF Idahos pre-
war isolationist congressman are
seeking reelection.
In Arkansas. where the Democrat
ic nomination is tantamount 10 cleo
ton, Attorney General Jack Holt
and former Congressman John L.
Mcclellan opposed each other in
run-off for the Democratic senator
ial nomination.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
LaFolIette Trying to Ease
Taxes on Low Income Group

sit down with the Treasury experts
and see what We can do
? LaFollettee assailed provisions in
the House bill lowering individual
income tax exemptions 10 $500 for
single persons and $1,000 for mar
ried persons
He suggested that some rates
which were increased in the House
bin could be still further boosted.
He suggested that more money
be obtained from estates, said that
taxation OF taX-exempt state and
local bonds should be considered
and that revision OF depletion allow
anees and community property rules
would bring 10 more money.
II recognize the vital necessity o.
collecting AL We can in taxes. but
in view OF the fact that We have
entered an era OF astronomical def
cts. & Is my firm conviction that
Congress must exercise It's power
10 tax in such q way that Il vii
rot undermine The health and eff.
Clency OF The masses Of The people %
he said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
City Prepares
For BlackOut

Final preparations are now he.
Inc completed for the blackout
from II to 1880 p. m. Wednesday
night when Ypsilani joins cities
OF three states in a trial period
OF darkness.
Businesses and homes in Ypsi-
lant' may have interior lights on
during the blackout but arrange
ments must be made so that none
Is visible from the outside. Chief
of Police Dan Patch warns.
All traffic will stop. he said. and
only emergency trips will be per
mitted. Not even police cars will
be operated. Citizens will be per.
mitted TO walk during the blackout
providing they do not violate any
laws.
Workers returning home by auto
from the bomber plant or other in
dustries At the time OF the black
out will not be allowed TO travel
Shows AT Ypsilanti theaters will
he completed before the time Of
the blackout. c f. Gene Yarnell.
manager. says. and added theaters
are permitted 10 operate providing
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

WPB representatives we're in
clined 10 view the committees
grim prediction as exaggerated. "
although admitting that there is no
question but that quite number
OF plants are slowed down at the
moment"
The warning came after special
House Committee on national de
Tense migration called upon the
WPB 10 Immediately and drastic
ally revise its thinking. in keep
ing with present urgent military
requirements"
Members OF the congressional
group assailed the lack of "a CO.
ordinated plan for about use Of
our productive capacity"
The possible slow downs. shut
downs and curtailments in produc-
ton in as many as 1000 war fac
tories was foreseen by the six
union leaders as result OF the criti-
cal material situation, which Mel
sun previously ndu Sdlu Noulu bt
the limiting factor in our produc-
ton.
The committee resolution
asked the WPB for a continuous
study and flow Of information on
what plants were likely 10 be af-
fected in order that action could
be taken by labor to cushion the
shock.
II long-term layoffs in particular
plants we're indicated. the commit.
tee said that arrangements could
be made for transferring workers
to other production centers. The
committee said that thousands Of
workers in some 80 plants were laid
off in July.
Meantime. WPB officials admit.
ted that between $50 and $50 cases
OF plants threatened by material
shortages had been brought to the
boards attention within the past
six weeks. Lieut.. Gen. Brehon B.
Somervell. chief OF the Army serv-
ices OF supply. reported nearly 100
cases in letters 10 Nelson.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Germans Drive
Closer to
OilfieIds
India Crisis Grows
With Renewed
Violence

tRv International News Service
A. the world waited today for
further details on the progress OF
the great sea, air and land battle in
the Solomon Islands Allied lard.
based bombers under he command
Of Gen Douglas Macarthur pound.
ed japanese island bases on ] 500
front.
Successful raids have been car
ried out against enemy airtields
and shipping from Timor 10 New
Britain TO pin down the Japanese
air power and naval units and pre-.
vent them from reinforcing the gar.
risons at Tulagi in which area Al
lied forces have been put ashore
and are locked In fierce struggle
with the Nipponese.
Lose Ships
Admiral Ernest j. King, COM
mander In chief OF American naval
forces. has announced on Monday
that American losses we're at least.
sos cruiser sunk. two cruisers. two
dsstroyers and transport dam
aged.
American bombers raided Japan
csc shipping Off Timor, scoring di.
rect hits on two cargo ships and a
destroyer. and eommunique de-
clared that the supply ships proba-
bly, we're sunk. The tremendously
heavy raids on Rabaul. New Brit.
atn to 81
for at least nineteen enemy planes
in two days
Believed Victory
While it was believed the United
Nations were rolling up victory
IN the Pacific. the AXIS continued
to move ahead IN South Russia and
increase the peril 10 the Soviet
forces on the Don-Caucasus fronts.
Moscow dispatches admitted tho
enemy was driving closer 10 the oil
fields Of Msikop Reports that the
Russians had begun 10 dynamite
and set fire 10 ~ wells and refin-
cries lacked confirmation.
The one encouraging factor ia
Moscow dispatches was the noting
that the Soviet forces slowly with.
drawing around krasnodar and Ar.
mayir are approaching the foothills
Of the Caucasus Mountains-terraln
which will be less favorable for
Killers mechanical divisions
On other fronts the Red armies
held firm and in some sectors were
on the offensive.
The crisis In India continued TO
mount as the third day Of the Ma
tiOnal Congress party revolt against
British rule was ushered in with
new violence Bombay mObs built
bonfires in the streets and FED the
flames with clothes suatched from
Europeans who yentured within
their reach.
Congress party leaders were re-
ported attempting 10 turn the re-
volt back into the non-yiolent chan
ne.s advocated and demanded by
the leader. Mohandas r. Gandhi
In nearby China the C. Air
Force continued its attack on Jap
auese bases. again raiding Isukow
IN a low-level bombing assault that
started several fires. 80 opposition
Of any sort was encountered
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Residents Can He| p Make
Vision Of Home Seem True
YpsiIar, Mothers Asked TO Feed Some
Other Mothers Lonesome Son
Thursday Evening


thing odor OF meat. Fried chicken,
maybe, or roast beef with brown
gravy. Just about that time fellow
is all set 10 put his feet beneath
his mothers table. all in magma
ton OF course. because he's still at
the big bomber plant. But all he
has to look forward to is a call to
mess and another chance 10 talk TO
the boys he's been talking to all
day.
Gosh, how he'd like 10 sit in with
a family of folks. just like at home.
and hear some motherly voice say,
You'd better take another help
ing. know you haven't had
enough" or BE sure to save room
for that huckleberry pie" Huckle-
berry pie. Crisp. brown and still
warm. What a vision
That's what the American Legion
wants TO be a reality in Ypsilanti
Thursday night. They sim need
Soc nfNNyEpG Daga .
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Thousand War Plants Face
Slow Downs or Shut Downs

Washington. Aug. 11-INS-The
unpleasant forecast that as many
as 900 war plants may be affected
by slow downs and shut downs
in the next two months came today
on the heels OF congressional criti-
cism of the nations war produc.
ton effort.
The statement was made by the
Labor Policy committee OF the La
Sor Production Division Of the War
Production Board in a resolution
sent to Chairman Donald NJ. Nelson.
The committee is composed OF
three ALL and three CLIO leaders.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Youth Accused Of
Deserving Before
Army Inducts Him

An Ypsilsnti youth is prepared
10 face charges ~ deser,Ion from
The [ s Army before he has been
formally indurted Chester G..
Lynn 1875 s. Grove 81 gave him
self mp TO local police Monday
right when he learned that var
lauf had been issued by the Pro
Nost Guard office Tor his arrest.
lnlt the story II LcpoILlue
for induction on the specified date
but OF instructions given him there
that his papers we're not IN order
and that he should return 70 his
home and await future in'truc.
tons.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

When boys are away from home.
stationed say at pig bomber plant
in Michigan. don't know soul,
don't know what 10 do with free
time. haven't anyone but the fellows
TO talk TO, things get monotonous.
Then they begin to get visions Of
the home. You know. just about
dinner time. Then there's a whiff
OF fresh coffee and a guy looks at
the others to see il they smelled
it too And as the boys put their
tongues between their lips he
knows they do. Then comes the
more delicate aroma Of hot biscuits
and trailing that. the warm. apEe.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Broken, MARRIED, Battered
Scared, They Want Them
They Can be Symphonies BoIiaos or
German Songs, Just 50
Ihe4 re Records

quota Of 5000 old records and
they're plenty sure there are many
more old records about Ypsilanti
which owners have neglected 10
bring in
All ofthem can be sold Tor scrap
and the money used FOR he pur-
chase Of new phonogrsph records
m be sent 10 American service
men in all parts Of the world.
And those records are mighty
important. Radios are scarce In
outofthe way places and real
American swing band music makes
many desoIate spote seem it''e
ices desolate. to-seryice men sta
TONED there
Contributions are 10 be taken
~ the American legion Home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

This was sent 10 the Detroit office
and requested facilities for SO beds
The first part Of the year s256,00O
was granted and on May 26 the city
voted a bond issue Of $4,000. a
total Of 100000 Tor the new hos
pital The allotment OF priority
number now remains the only fac
tor 10 be resolved, the Federal
Works Administration having ap-
proved the actual building OF the
hospital
Mr.. Gerganoff Is nov finishing
plan send sketches TO present them
TO the city council at their meeting
Monday evening 4 three story fire
proof building built Of brick and
cement block or a two story build
ing housing the same number Of
beds is planned
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
1t. Col. NluSsett in
Charge of Group
at Plant

Boys who fly the bombers have
settled themselves next door 10
the boys who build them at Ford $
giant bomber plant here
It was officially announced today
that the nineiicth heavy bomber
group OF the Third Bomber Com
mand Of the United states Air
Forces have set up quarters at the
Ford Bomber airport adjacent to
the big factory.
Here the men will 20 through the
final stages Of bombing prepare
lions.
The bombing crew have num-
be- OF biz fOur motor Consolidated
B-24s as operating equipment
One end OF the big building Is
See FLIERS Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
HELD IN WINDSOR

Windsor Ont AUG H. ms -
FulioWlng fwG car crash In
which a 20 year old youth vas
killed Windsor police held FOR in.
vestigaron Frank w. Rickard. De-
roi' THE victim was Raymond
Beausejour. Windsor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

They can be broken and marred
cor battered and SCARED but the
American Legion still wants them
It's also immaterial whether
they contain strains Of great
symphony. a swing band or a hill
billy ballad In fact they can be-
The Watch on the Rhine for all
he difference 90 makes
Tho American Legion has re-
col. ed only 30 per cent Of their
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11
Congress Today
tBy Associated PrsssJ
Senate

In recess
Special defense committee re-
sumes hearings on steel situation.
Gn.31 a ENl.
Patents committee hears Depart
ment OF Justice official present
the case OF the alleged spectacle
monopoly (10.30).
Finance committee continues
hearings on the tax bill.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

BOSTON ms The Boston
ymphony orchestra refused to-
by to alter its plans in appearing
Municipal Auditorium in Spring
cid. despite threats of James c.
etrillo, president OF the Ameri-
I'm Federation of Musicians. to
|acklist the auditorium II the non
hion Boston symphony plays
here.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

HARTFORD. Conn.-lNS- Fed
raj Judge J. Joseph Smith of the
United States district court was to
|ule today whether counsel for the
license in the trial of the Rev
furt f. B. Molzahn charged with
|lleged espionage conspiracy.
|hould be allowed to interview
|nee convicted members OF the
espionage ring who are now await
hg sentence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

|CLEVELAND-INS - Protesting
be cempauys "iron-clad rules,
1000 of 5000 employees from two of
be Cleveland Graphite Bronze
|ompany's plants. today declared
labor holiday and walked off their
Is.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

PHILADELPHIA ms Four
kar-old Sharon Bell. who was
own to Philadelphia from her
pine in Vancouver. b. C.. was re
brted in Zine condition at TEN
|e University Hospital today fol-
wing the removal OF a key-type
ln-opener from her throat
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
hnia Railroad officials today in
kstigated a train derailment in
hitch eight cars OF a loaded 72-car
|eight train were smashed and
|ur others upset ton the carriers
ew-York-Washington line in north
est Philadelphia.
LONDON-INS - The German
ithorities IN the Netherlands have
rested 200 more Dutch hostages
no will be held responsible with
Heir lives for the conduct OF the
etherlands people in the event OF
British invasion OF Holland. the
|etherlands news agency said IL
As learned today from Zurich.
MEMPHIS, Tenn .-INS-M Marshall
pengert man who has served
me In Tennessee. Arkansas aud
Mississippi and was convicted OF
|urder in 1927 has confessed the
|eek-end Staying OF Mrs. Jewel
oberts IN downtown Memphis
htel Public safety Commissioner
be Boyle announced today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

WASHINGTON-INS-The War
department. announced today that
no price adjustment sections,
Zen created to renegotiate with
|perating in Washington, have
im'e and subcontractors on Army
obstruction and supplies for the
|brps Of engineers. Harry w.
loving heads the renegotiation
6ction for the construction d.
sion while Capt w. w. Shoff-
all, corps OF engineers. is chief
i the section to handle supply
fvision contracts @
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-11

CHICAGO ms William D..
|itchell. special assistant L. 5. at
brney appointed by Attorney Cen
tal Francis Biddle. was to con-
| r in Chicago today with L. S.
|ttorrey J. Albert VOL in prepar-
! ion for r federal grand jury in
|liry into possible. violation by
be Chicago Tribune Of the 1917
espionage Act.