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Evening star., 1942-09-12
Eleanor Gasparini
Becomes Bride Of
1T. John Mi||iken
Naval Reserve Officer
And Wife to Moke
Home in Capital

Eleanor Alsop Jefferson Gasparini
became the wife of 1t. John Milliken,
u. S. N, R., at quiet marriage cere-
mony here yesterday afternoon
which contrasted with the fanfare
and excitement attending her first
two matrimonial ventures.
Accompanied only by her father,
Edward Alsop of Monte Carlo, the
bridegroom's parents. and brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Milliken of
New York City and Peter Milliken
II, and two close friends who would
not divulge their identity, the heiress
married her third husband on the
anniversary of her divorce from her
second husband, who was her ex-
stepfather, Romeo Gasparini.
The ceremony was performed at
4:l0 pm. at the home of the Rev.
Fred Buschmeyer, pastor of Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church
The couple left Immediately for a
brief trip to an unrevealed destina-
ton. They plan to make their home
in Washington as 1t. Milliken's work
is at the Naval Bureau of Aero
nautics.
Mrs. Millikens first husband was
Floyd Jefferson, jr.. whom she
divorced in 1899. While establishing
residence for that divorce in Florida,
she met and eloped with her STEP
father, who had been married to
her mother, Mrs. Frederick Nelson
Mrs. Milliken's divorce from Mr..
Gasparini became final a year ago
yesterday. California law required
her to wait year before remarrying.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Sorority Alumnae
Plan Garden Party

The Junior Alumnae Chapter oi
Sigma Kappa Sorority will hold q
garden party from to 8 pm. tomor.
row in honor of the entering fresh.
men women at George Washington
University and members of Zets
Chapter.
The party will take place in Mrs
Donald Saunders garden at 44o,
Klingle street NV. Jeanne Spauld.
ing is chairman.
Newly elected chapter officers viii
be installed at the first business
meeting of the new season at TAI
pm. Tuesday in the chapter rooms
Frances Prather is the new presi.
dent; Alice Bailey. vice president,
Muriel Anderson and Mrs. Ras Neil,
son, corresponding secretaries: Mis-.
Spaulding, recording secretary, ant
Hilda Ryan, treasurer.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Miss Blackburn
Becomes Bride
Of 1t. Faris
Wedding Takes Place
In St. Johns Church:
Reception Follo,Us
Reception FOHOws

A recent wedding of interest in
Maryland and Virginia as well as in
Washington took place last Satur-
day evening in st. Johns Church in
this city when Miss Dorothy Lee
Blackburn of Rockville was married
to 1t. Hale Paul Faris of Alexandria
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Briasson Blackburn
of Rockville and 1t. Faris is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Cooke Faris
of Auburn Gardens, Alexandria.
Palms and late summer flowers
decorated the altar for the cere-
mony, at which Chaplain Harry Lee
Virden offlciated at 7 o'clock. The
bride was given in marriage by her
father and wore dress of ivory
satin and a corsage of white roses.
Mrs. Edgar c. Faris, jr., of WASH
ington was the matron of honor
wearing rose taffeta with a corsage
of pink roses, and Mrs. John G
Connell, also an attendant, wore
periwinkle taffeta with a corsage
of pink roses.
Mr.. James Earl Faris was best
man for his brother, and the ushers
were Mr.. John G.. Connell, Mr.. Ed :
gar c. Faris, jr., Mr.. Robert Luyben
of Kansas City and Mr.. Charles
Henry Smith, jr.
A reception after the ceremony
was held at the home of the bride S
parents, following which 1t. and
Mrs. Faris left for a wedding trip
They will make their home in Vir-
ginia Village Apartments, Alexan-
dria.
The bride attended National Park
College and 1t. Faris attended Iowa
State College.
Out-of-town guests attending the
wedding included Mrs. w. E. Sui
livan of Kansas City. grandmother
of the bride, and Mrs. Frederick C.
Crowell of Louisville, KY, sister OF
the bridegroom.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Miss Mary Elizabeth Robey Wed
To Mr.. Harry Thomas Smyth

The Shrine of the Most Blessed
Sacrament was the scene of the
marriage at noon today OF Miss
Mary Elizabeth Robey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ashby Robey
of this city, to Mr.. Harry Thomas
Smyth, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Augustine Smyth of Jamaica, Long
Island. The Rev. Thomas C. Smyth
oflciated at the ceremony before
an altar banked with palms and
ferns and decorated with standards
of white flowers and burning tapers.
The pews were marked with bou-
quets of white gladioluses. Miss
Anne Keemle, cousin of the bride,
of Hamilton, Ontario, sang the
nuptial music.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. She wore Duchesse
satin gown made with a sweetheart
neckline outlined in rose point lace
and long, fitted sleeves ending in
ruff1es of the same lace. The fitted
bodice was also trimmed in lace, as
was the border of the full, graceful
skirt. Her full. long veil of illusion
I i from coronet of seed pearls,
and she carried white starlight
roses, stephanotis and orchids,
Her only ornament was a pearl
necklace. family heirloom which
belonged to her great-great maternal
grandmother.
Miss Patricia McDonough was
maid of honor for her cousin. She
wore period gown of emerald green
faille silk fashioned on princess
lines. Her arm bouquet of white
aster daisies was repeated in tiara
headdress, which was outlined by a
green circular veil.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Miss Mona Peihv
To Become Bride

Mrs. Mary X. Wallace of this citl
entertained at reception at th
Broadmoor Hotel yesterday on th,
occasion of the announcement O
the engagement of Miss Mona vir
ginia Petty to her son, Mr.. Keen.
Manning, which was made by Mis-
Peif1y's parents, DR.. and Mrs. o. H
Peifly of Bangor, Pa. The occasion
also marked the 21st birthday an.
niversary of the bride-elect.
Miss Petty is graduate Of Ma
tional Park College where she wa
member of Kappa Delta Phi Soror
ity. Mr.. Manning attended the Uni
versity of Arizona and is now
sophomore at George Washington
University School of Medicine.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Miss Taylor Weds
Robert w. Sutton

Maj. Frederick Latimar Taylor
U S. A., retired, and Mrs. Taylor
announce the marriage September /
of their daughter, Miss Christine
Elizabeth Taylor. to Mr.. Robert
Watts Sutton at jefferson Barracks,
Mo
The bride, who wore burnt al
mond velvet dress with brown ac-
cessories and corsage of purple
orchids, was attended by Mrs. E. D.
Gallagher of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs.
Gallagher was attired in a street
dress of cadet blue and wore a
corsage OF gardenias.
Mr.. Sutton was attended by MIR
John D. Studebaker of Los Angeles,
who is serving with him in the
United States Army Air Corps.
Mrs. Sutton has returned to Wash
ington for the duration.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Social Activities
In Chevy Chase

Miss Jean Sexton entertained at
a delightful supper party followed
by bridge Wednesday evening in the
home OF her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Roy Lyman Sexton. in compliment
to Mrs, Francis Eugene Somers. The
party was in the nature of fare
well, as Mrs. Somers will leave next
week to make her home in New
York City. The guests included
Miss Ruth 4iall, Miss Jane Hart,
Miss Betty Earll, Miss Jane Wyatt,
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Births Reported

Armstrong. Carl and Della, girl
Serkowich. Harry and Rose, boy.
Bond, Richard and Arlene, boy.
Bond, Kenneth and Rosalee, boy.
a Bowie, Thomas and Georsene. boy.
Brown, Wilbur and Margaret, boy
Broyhill Thomas and Helen. twin girl,
Eurger, Walter and Leah, girl.
BurriS. James and Frances, boy.
Buscher, Robert and Doris. boy.
Caldin, John and Lucille boy,
Collins, Willis and Grace. girl
Crane, Thomas and Mary, boy
cullen. Sylvester and Sadie. boy,
Oarnall. Carl and Jane, girl.
De Kay, Kenneth and Irene boy.
Dickson, Lewis and Marjorie boy.
Duehrine. Albert and Willie. boy.
Duvall, John and Lucille, boy,
Edmonston, Maurice and Dorothy boy.
Eisenhard. John and Antoinette, girl.
Everett, Warren and Ruthmary. girl,
Foster, Willard and Alice. girl.
Fox. Martin and Fay, girl.
Fritz Robert and Lorena, boy.
Galley. Charles and Margaret boy.
Galloway James and Edna, boy.
garrison, Clifford and Pauline. sirl.
Gilmore; Wilbert and Monte, girl.
Green. Russell and Bethel girl
Esnley; Donald and Bernice. girl.
Hatcher Lawrence and Clara, boy.
Eawkins. Donald and Mary, girl.
Eaves Robert end Hallene. boy.
''-iAiN WI AIi' ana lJpTQlnF. bpt
karsSek. Herman end Louise. eirl
KHAN, Elmer and Helen boy
Kurz. Joseph and Cecilia. sirl.
Lewis Albert and Mpreuerite girl.
Loneshore. Clinton and Nsllie boy
N'ddiekaur, John and Frances. boy
Mtl'er. John and Robbie bov.
Moitor, Carl and Doris. boy
Norisi John end Maieline. girl
0hremski Roman ard Irene, hoy.
Owens, Joseph and Mary. eir'.
Perkins. John and Donna, girl
Perkins. Robert and Gladys, girl
Petty, Carleton and Gertrude. boy.
Feifz- Paul and Loretta. girl
Richter. Elmer and Martha, boy
Robinson, Frank ard Margaret, boy.
SeEai. So and Betty. girl.
shelton, FlPerston and Margaret boy.
shinler, James and Annie boy.
Shipp. Thomas ard Theodosia, rirl.
Somers. Omar and Ruth girl
Strother. Raleieh end Gladvs, boy.
Tarhox Seth and joyce. girl
Taylor. Bernard and Rita. girl
Thorre, Charles and Bernice. boy.
Torrey, John and elizabeth, boy
Treder. hlfreS and Margaretts, boy.
Walter. Josenh and r's'e. how
Vender Jack and Gloria, boy
windsor George and Teresa. hoy.
vissman Warren and Catherine, boy.
Young, Edward and Myrtle. girl
Evening star., 1942-09-12
CoIored Servicemen's
Lounge to Be Opened

A USO lounge for colored service
men will be formally opened tonight
at the Twelfth Street YMCA. Men
can drop in at the attractively deco
rated lounge to read write letters,
play the radio or relax, according to
James C. Arnold, acting executive
secretary. Volunteers to serve as
hostesses each day at the lounge are
being secured by William Belcher,
director of USO club activities there.
Open house hours will be OBJ
served tonight from o'clock until
midnight. Guests will include
Comdr. w. D. Corley, U. S. N, re-
tired, who is vice chairman of the
District War Hospitality Commit
tee; Sidney F. Taliaferro, chairman
of the Washington USO Council.
and John Schoolcraft, local USO
representative.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Miss Mary Carter
To Wed MIR. Grooan

Announcement of the engagement
of Miss Mary Ellen Carter to MI
Peter j. Grogan is made by he
mother, Mrs. John Galen Carter.
Miss Carter attended the Conven
OF the Sacred Heart and Georgetown
Visitation Convent. Her paterna
grandfather was the late Senate
Thomas H. Carter of Montana AM
her maternal grandfather was TO
many years the Minister of Cost
Rica to the United States, Seno
Joaquin B. Calvo.
MI Grogan, the son of Mr
Lawrence V. Grogan of this city, at
tended Georgetown University.
No date has been set for tn
wedding.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

Miss Laurabelle Wyatt. Miss Nancy
Early and Mrs. Sterling G. Mead
Mrs. William D. Wrightson left
Thursday for New York City, whers
she is the guest over the week end
of her cousin, Mrs. Evans Bond
Miss Elinor Woodson, Miss jams
Doyle, Miss Connie Shuttle and Miss
Marion Cummings were co-hostesses
at dance last evening for large
number of their school friends who
are returning to college. The party
was given in the Chevy Chase Lii
brary.
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Garrett and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawley Smith, with
their daughters. Miss Patricia Smith
and Miss Dorothea Smith, have re-
turned from vacation spent al
Eagles Mere, Pa.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Mr.. Arthur Campbell
Will Arrive Monday

Mr.. Arthur Bradley Campbell vii
arrive in Washington Monday for +
two-day stay after being at Ho
Springs during the late summer
Mr.. Campbell will be the guest O
n. and Mrs. Kenneth Watson am
W go on to New York for the au
tumn season. Later In the year h
viii go to Palm Beach to spend tn
winter.
Mrs. Watson will leave the latte
part OF next week for Nassau, wher
she will stay while Mr.. Watson 1
on a mission to Brazil
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Deaths Reported

Stella NJ, w. McDouee, ~, 12o p st. ne
Snne Seheer, rs, 400 9th st. NV
Henry F.. HALEY. 73, "25 Douglas ST ne
Charles H Baker. ~, Arlington. Va.
Marssret M. Connolly, 20, 1925 18th
st. ne
Annie Mccarthy, 20, 107 d st. Sc.
Sohn h: Armat. 81, 700 Swami St NV.
puma s. Curtis, 81, Richmond, Va
LOUIS P Allen, IS. 1903 Floral st. NV.
Ssmes l. Parker, 81. Hyattsville, Md
Stella Pryor, so, 1901 22nd ST. ne
Elmer G Lindroth, So, Fort jay, N. Y
e'suae W. Wyiie, 55, 1929 Georsia ave
Eric L. Evans. A., 1910 Kalorama I'd NV
ppaancis Leach, 27. $40 9th st. ne.
William H johnson, rs, 1904 ard st. NV
henrs ToL,s So9per' g, Bethesda. Md.
Wiiiisn y1nn n Ems, % 24l6 Shannon pl. sc
ST. NV.
Loney Elliott, Al, Fairmont Heights, Nd.
Nae A. Scott, "a, 314 Mclean ave tw
katie "A; Eskridse. Is, Alexandra Va
Infant Maurice Buckner, 1905 4th st. NV
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Social Activities
OF Interest to
Diplomatic Set
Paraguayan Enjoy,
Sonora de Velasques
Fefe Mr.. Woodward

The Paraguay Ambassador and
Sonora de Velazquez entertained a
small group late yesterday after
noon in compliment to Mr.. Robert
woodward, who will leave shortly
for Paraguay. Mr.. Woodward, who
has been on duty at the State De-
partment, has been appointed to a
post with the Embassy staff in
Asuncion. The guests numbered less
than 25.
Others in the diplomatic group
are making brief visits elsewhere.
Senhora de Martins. wife of the
Brazilian Ambassador, returned
from New York yesterday after sew
eral days stay.
His Britannia Majesty's Ambassa-
dor and Lady Halifax went to Char
lottesville yesterday, where they will
spend a few days in the country.
Sonora de Cardenas, wife of the
Spanish Ambassador, who has been
at the Embassy only about 10 DAYS
since visit in New England, left
yesterday for the North. She will
be the guest of Mrs. Richard Fear
ing in her summer home at West
wood, Mass. The end of next week
the Ambassador will join her at
Naushon, Long Island, where they
will take part in deer hunt.
The Bolivian Ambassador and
Sonora de Guachalla returned yes
terdaJ to their cottage at Blue Ridge
Summit, where they will stay until
September %. They will come back
to Washington to move from their
abode to the new Embassy
at 30l2 Massachusetts, avenue. which
the Bolivian government has pur-
chased from Senator James J, Davis.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
BIttencourt Removed
As BruziI's Attoche
By the Associated Press

y! Ine Associated Press.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. IA
presidential decree yesterday re-
moved Gen. Amaro Soares Bitten
croft as Brazil's military attache in
Washington.
1t was not stated whether he
would be given another post, nor
was any successor named.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Committee Speeds Plans
For Victory Garden Show
Admiral Richardson and Col Taylor
ADDRESS Gathering in Connection With Fete

The Army Emergency Relief Society the
neneht from the Victory
sponsored by the Greater National
committee charge have had
their work Of making
open Friday evening October
October and Riverside Stadium
OF " vegetables
the the
Washington.
Marshal, of
the committee to offer her
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Hebrew Home to Heor Dor,

Seton DaTs former president of
the District Bar Association. will
speak at the Holy Day observance
at the Hebrew Home for the Aged
at 1890 am. tomorrow. His talk
will be in the interests of War bond
sales.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

Why should your Uncle Sam have
to dun anybody to buy War bond
TO help preserve the democratic way
of living? Buy bond as your own
expression Of willingness to help.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Miss Shelton AWAY

Miss Martha Holland Shelton Is
spending the week end in Annapolis
and will attend dance at the
United States Naval Academy this
evening.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25
Calls FRY
Off Base Inn
Criticism

Refusing 10 implicate himself in
a headline labor controversy
raised by President Walter l.. Fry
of the Fry Products, Inc, w. F..
O'Dell declared today that he was
active manager Of the firm and
that Fry's position was merely
titular.
O'Dell, who was named company
head by a creditors committee as
serted that Fry was just a mite
off base in barring the firms labor
conditions in 1,300-word tele-
gram to President Roosevelt,
FRY Is president, all right"
O'Dell said. but his actual ca
pacity is a salesman and product
designer. He has nothing to do
with labor relations"
As for FIy's claims that union
strife IS causing slowdowns, shut
downs and threats of head-smash-
ing in the plant, O'Dell merely
commented:
1--WE are In the midst of nego-
tiaiOns right now"
The union involved at the plant
which makes canvas military
equipment, is local 431, UAW-CIO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25

But Nelson not the only to feel the wrath Of the
bury boss Of 100000 Of the nations workers Others he
assaed Fry president of Fry Products and Detroit
newspaper not The Detroit Times.
Fry charged in his telegram to President Roosevelt that
members of the UAWCO engaged Labor sabotage
his plant which manufactures materials for the
Thomas sent telegram to the President in which he
declared that months ago at the suggestion Of federal
labor conciato had sent Delbert McWiams time
study engineer the plant what could be done step
up production.
AS result Of McWam survey production Of army cots
increased 100 per centfrom 60 day to 100 Thomas
said
"Mr McWllams and organizer for the union in
the plant cost to the union approx
matey 1000" the communication stated. An industrial
engineering would have charged Mr. Fry $4,000 for the
work union performed for nothing he interest
production and membership
"OnIy two weeks ago Mr.. Fry and Mr. Moore, federal
eoneilator, requested MeWiisms to come in again
THE company had received order from the army for
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25
BY JACK CRELLIN
Dstrs,t Times Labor Editor

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 25-Immediate creation OF a
supreme economic command representing management labor
and to coordinate production urged by JAW
CIo President r. Thomas here today in statement in which
he dashed WPB Chairman Donald NJ Nelson lacking in
courage
At the time Thomas replied to the charges made
telegram President Roosevelt by Walter Fry Detroit
manufacturer that union members slowing
production in his plant Thomas declared that union pro-
ducon experts had showed Fry how TO increase his output
and had explain to Fry Products how it could make
haversack manufacture Of which the firm did not under
stand.
Thomas urged than economic command to take over
the countrys production of ending what he
termed chaos which affects production priores
materials and manpower.
asked that labor be given voice in the etup and
emphasized union does favor the armed services
taking direction of production.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25
Says Paper Branded All as Traitors

THE editorial ndicts every officer and the 6OO0OOodd
members of the UAWCIO, well all other CIO members
in every industry, traitors to their country" he said
He challenged the newspaper agree have committee
appointed by either Mayor eres Governor Van Wagner
to investigate the unions production effort and make
public statement of the findings
The 22man executive board of the union holding its first
meeting since the Chicago convention confirmed the appoint
ments Of four directors for the coming year
Walter Reuther reapponted head of the General
Motors department. Richard T. Leonard Ford department.
Richard Frankensteen aircraft division, and Leo Lamotte
Chrysler department, to replace Frankensteen.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25
Coffee Shop Stabbing 70 Blood Donors
Puts Man in Hospital Open Company Drive

The first 20 volunteer blood
donators from the Bohn Aluminium
and Brass Company appeared at
Red Cross headquarters today 10
inaugurate the start of the COM
pany'S drive for 500 donors.
The drive. started by Bert
.Simons. a machine screw operator,
already shows pledges from more
than 200 employees of the plant,
and it is expected 300 more will
sign up. The donors, in groups Of
20, appear at Red Cross head
quarters after work to give their
pint OF blood.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25

In Receiving Hospital today
with stab wounds in the arm and
back is George Haggard ~, vic
tim of fight in the coffee shop
of the Detroit Leland Hotel.
Amin Hanway, so, Of 6333 Law
ton avenue. is being held by police
for investigation Of fclonious as
sault as a result of the fight. Po-
lice believe that Hanway stabbed
Haggard in the arm, and when
Haggard turned away, he was
stabbed again in the back. Both
men had been drinking, police
said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25
Sirens SiIen(ed
Unless BId(kout
Raiders Come
Fire and Police Barred
From WsiIine Warning
TO Prevent Confusion

If you hear a siren blowing any
time after 6 o'clock tonight, II can
mean only one Of two things; an
air raid or a blackout.
Any other use for a siren was
precluded when the Detroit Fire
Commission ruled that all fire
fighting equipment shall roll to
fires with only the accompanying
sound of firebells.
The action of the commission
was in keeping with the new siren
ordinance passed by common
council week ago. which pro-
hibits the use of sirens on police
cars, fire trucks and ambulances
and limits their use strictly to
Civilian defense warnings.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25

His attack Nelson whom he accused OF lacking the
CUTS rid WPB of selfish business represented his
the WPB chief Thomas said the only
from the board those who had the
courage to point to the boards shortcomings
Thomas statement made following meeting of the
JAW executive board the Hotel Warwick which
production problems the chief topic of discussion
1.-THE of Detroit both of labor and management,
large a record of great accomplishment said Thomas
the result of failure in Washington,
and especially of the business dOminated WPB.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25
Jeffries Urged
To Tell Nelson
Of Housing Crisis
Next Step Up TO Mayor,
Committee Says; Program
Still Short $1,000 Homes

The next step toward supplying
needed homes for the inflow of De-
troit war workers is up to Mayor
Edward j. Jeffries Jr.. the mayor S
defense housing fact-finding COM
mittee announced today after SUBJ
Knitting its recommendations 10
the mayor.
The recommendations were in
the form of majority report com
piled by a subgroup of the COM
mittee and adopted by the full
committee at meeting late yes
terday in the mayors office.
The report recommends that the
mayor go personally to Washing
ton to place Detroit's housing
needs directly before Donald NJ
Nelson, War Production Board
chief, and John B. Blandford, head
of the National Housing Authority
BUILDINGS RECOMMENDED
In the matter Of homes already
allocated 10 Detroit. the commit,
tee recommended that $3.50 bt
built Immediately by private build
ers and 10000 by public housing
agencies in the following areas:
Private housing-16,450 fam
lily units for the Detroit and Will
low Run areas.
Public Housing 900 family
units of permanent type at
Wayne and Inkster, $500 family
units in the immediate bomber
plant area. 500 permanent fam
lily type for occupancy in the
Ypsilanti area, 5000 permanent
family units IN the Detroit area,
50 per cent to be located north
of the Eight-Mile road.
This. the report states. will still
leave a deficiency of 26,400 homes
to house the $4,000 workers ex-
pected 10 arrive in Detroit within
the next few months. The report
asks that 5000 additional homes
be Immediately programmed TO
meet this demand partially and
recommends that Mayor Jeffries
ask Blandford and Nelson TO con-
slider the construction of the
other 1900
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25
Auto Plate Sales Off
Slump in Buying as Deadne for HaIf-Year Tags
Nears Mys+ifes Officials in Detroit

Wayne County motorists have not
yet obtained them. But thus far
no big rush for plates has ma
terialized, leading the officials TO
conclude that either a lot Of per-
sons are going to be ticketed next
Tuesday for driving with old
plates. or else the last minute
rush this year will be a record
breaker.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-25
Destroyer Launched

NEW YORK, Aug. IS GNS) -
The United States destroyer Beale
last night slid down the ways OF
the Mariners Harbor Yard of the
Bethlehem Steel Company-new-
est fighting ship for the expand
ing navy.