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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Ruling Asked
on State Aid

Lansing. Mar. 25-AP -- State
educators and legislators have ask
ed Attorney General Herbert J.
Rushton to unravel antiquities in
the state school aid law.
They agreed in confidence yes
terdsy TO accept Rushtons inter.
probation as binding. and 10 start
anew in the next legislative ses-
sion the effort to write a school
aid formula which will be easily
understandable.
DR.. Eugene y. Elliott superin-
tendent OF public instruction. said
the dispute piyots principally about
the question OF whether the law
requires him to fulhll guarantees
TO certain city school districts. re-
gardless Of whether they accept So
called tuition pupils from rural
areas. The 30 districts involved
Insist that in addition TO a guaran-
tee against drastic cut in their
school aid allowance, they are en-
titled TO state grants 10 pay for
the tuition OF rural pupils attend
InR lhelI bChoOls, up 10 WV per
year per rural student
Elliott said testimony OF legisla.
tors who attended the meeting con-
WINGED him the legislature intended
no additional tuition allowance
to those districts. but that the con-
ferees felt this was something for
the attorney general TO decide since
the law must speak for itself
Qualification OF other antiquities
in the law also will be sought. he
said
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

Legionnaires Of post 2S2 gave
unanimous support to the proposed
new police station plan explained
by Sergeant c. J. Ray Wednesday
night at their meeting in Legion
Home.
The large number Of American
Leglonnaires in Civilian Defense
first aid activities was noted by
the small attendance at the regu-
lar meeting Of Post 2s2 Wednesday
evening in the Legion home
Past Commander NJ. T. O'Hara
presided in the absence Of Com
mander Carl Johnson. who was
called to indianapolis, Ind. by the
death Of Miss Nell Porter. cousin
of Mrs Johnson
r. c. Starr reported on the party
given in honor OF the Ann Arbor
post and also told OF the efforts TO
have the Washtenaw County Drum
and Bugle Corps function until
after the Fourth ~ July
Announcement was made that
the Legion post will sponsor a din
ner honoring Prof. Carl Pray. who
has been chosen to receive the
citizenship award The dinner will
he AZ the local home as no county
banquet is planned. Announce
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

likewise officially-that only an
average Of one blade per shaw
or a week would be available.
The rub. in most cases. was
that he used several blades a
week so one would not be
ample.
The WPB order. II was noted,
omitted the usual stipulation
excepting the armed services
from its operation. This raised
the question how it would ar
feet an army and navy that IS
predominantly clean shayen.
An army press officer ap-
parently undaunted by the VT
sion OF streamlined modern di-
visions with 1ushy Civil War
boards. reported that there was
nothing in regulations pro or
con on the subject of whiskers.
II seemed to he left to the pref
erence OF the commanding Off
Ger. although the procedure for
stuf'ing a full beard into a gas
mask presents a novel military
problem
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Meeting Will Reveal US.
Air Corps Opportunities

chairman OF the County Air Force
Spon sors' Association, announces
that response 10 the enlistment pro
gram for the Air Corps has been
gratifying. but declared that many
fliers and gound crew members
are needed each month II the quota
for Washtenav County is 20 be mot
In Milan the Rotary Club with
Grant Laskey as chairman, and 10
Chelsea the kiwanis Club with VI
". Mcclure. chairman. the drive is
being given impetus
In Ypsilant the chairman lie Luz
man scamans. Gerald Beissei Lewis
Ables. Andrew smith. Charles
Gooding. Thorvald Marsh and Don
ala Porter OF the Junior Chamber.
and Mr sesmans are making plans
Tor the April 2 meeting
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

Washington. Mar 2t.-AP-The
broad outline OF the offensive opera
tons which sooner or later will car
~ the war to Japan is beginning 20
take shape here in reports from the
vast Pacific-Asiatic battle area tell
ing OF increased Allied activity in
India and Australia and OF Amer
lean naval actions far west Of
Hawaii
Il indicates. in the opinion OF
military and naval strategists, that
when the biz push finally comes II
will lash out from four main quar-
ters-China India, Australia and
Hawaii-Nith the objective of put.
ting so much pressure on Japan at
so many points simultaneously that
her scattered and divided forces
will be unable 10 resist effectively.
The formidable character OF the
United Nations task cannot be
overemphasiZed. these authorities
stressed but they noted with GUARD
ed satisfaction that It was being at
tackled theoretically from all angles
throughout the farflung Pacific
iheater Among the most importan,
evidences OF progress. they listed
the following
l. The increasing flow OF supplies
10 General Douglas MacArthur's
command. This already has enabled
his forces, in cooperation with the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
US. May Win War by Whisker
Or it May be by Full Beard Under New Orders
Allotting But One Razor Blade
Per Week Per Man

Washington, Mar. 26-AP-
Americna shavers rubbed stub
bled chins reflectiyely this
morning and wondered il the
horse-and-bug beard was on
its way back.
No one seemed to be sure.
Even officials Of the armed
sc. vices were uncertain wheth-
er the proposed one-blade-a-
week allotment was meant TO
apply to tough-whiskered men
on active duty.
As for the lowly civilian
with set shaving habits. he
tried-with some bewilder-
ment-to figure out just how
he would be affected by the
War Production Board order
OF yesterday, sharply curtail-
ing the manufacture of razors
and razor blades.
On the one hand he was as
sured officially that an ample
supply Of razors and blades
would continue, without any ra-
tioning. But he also was told
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Nazi Grip on
Rubber Gone

Washington. Mar 26-lNS-The
Senate Defense Committee today
was expected TO hear Assistant At.
torney General Thurman Arnold
give the inside story Of the syn
thetic rubber patent situation
Arnold was called before the com.
miitee after the Justice Department
filed a consent decree in the New
ark. n. j., federal court which
released all patents of the Stand.
ard OIL Company OF New Jersey for
synthetic products. including rub
Der royalty free.
The decree, which ended the De
partments antitrust case against
Standard. three high officials and
six subsidiaries. dlssolves a cartel
agreement between the oil company
and / G. Farbeindustrie, a powerful
German chemical and dye trust.
The government charged that
the agreement had obstructed the
development and production OF
synthetic rubber in this country.
In a statement the company de-
MED that It had restrained trade.
but explained that It had agreed
10 the degree because II did not
want 20 remain in a questionable"
position with the Justice Depart.
ment, or TO take the time from war
work 10 fight the case in the courts.
Fines OF $1,000 each were i'm
posed against w G. Teagle board
chairman. W S. Parish. president.
and Frank A. Howard president Of
the Standard Oil Development Com.
pany. Standard oil OF New jersey.
Standard OIL Development Co,
Standard Oil Of Louisiana Standard
Catalytic Co.. Jasco Company, Inc.
and Hydro Engineering and
Chemical Co
The committee expects 10 hear
Secretary q Commerce Jones tes-
tify tomorrow IN defense OF his ac-
tivities in promoting manufacture
Of synthetic rubber.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
State Offers
Land
toCovernnent
To Aid in Bomber
Plant Area

Lansing, Mar. 2e-AP The
State Land once Board today OF.
fered between 10000 end 20, 600
lots TO the federal government to
house workers employed at the
Ford Bomber Plant near Willow
Run.
Auditor General vernon j Brown
board chairman, said Clare Hill, its
Detroit branch manager was auth.
crized To contact new agency be-
ing established in Detroit, the Fed
eral Public Housing Authority. and
ofer the lots.
Brown said he was informed the
agency does not plan to erect n
bomber city" near Ypsilanti but
10 build federally.constructed
homes on federally-acquired land
as near as possible to the. bomber
plant while making use OF existing
utility services.
The federal agency. Brown said.
would condemn the land to acquire
clear title TO Il. but he added, they
have reviewed our appraisals and
say they are not out OF line so we
don't expect we would lose any
thing by that"
The board will meet the federal
authorities on friendly ground. and
will not hold out for a price"
Brown said, in Nmaking available
the tax reverted lots.
Where there is serious differ.
ence OF opinion between the state
and federal men on appraised val
ne. Brown continued, we will
revise the appraisals"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
American Legion to Support
New Headquarters For Police

ment was also made that the an
nusl past commanders banquet
will be at the April social meeting.
Prof Joseph Kelly will be chair
man Of arrangements.
Fred Battelle made strong ap-
peal 10 the Legion members TO
Join the auxiliary police and fire
units in order TO I'LL depleted lists.
The post decided to enter into
drive to support the sale OF ma.
tional defense bonds and stamps
and voted 10 purchase $500 in
defense bonds This is the third
purchase by the post
A letter was received from Red
Cross headquarters thanking the
post for the use OF the Legion
home for the mobile blood donors
unit.
The activities committee recon
mended that a horse shoe court be
built at the rear Of the properly on
s Huron ST.
Karl Tunnicliffe chairman NJ the
Bows State committee. reported
that arrangements have becn made
for a meeting Monday April 6. FOR
organizations which sponsor boys
70 the BOYS state Carl Mefheney.
Sec LEGION Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Civil Patrol
Members Drill

Thirty-six answered roll call at
the first class in military drill for
the Ypslanti squadron OF the civil
Air Patrol Wednesday evening in
Ypsilanti High School gymnasium.
Robert Schrepper and Robert
Holding. OF the Michigan State
Troops, we're in charge OF the drill
II was announced that next We'd
nesday evening the class will meet
at Sis D. m In the Ypsilanti
Armory and that leather soled
shoes are to be worn. The change
was deemed advisable because Of
easier drilling on a floor where
leather soles may be worn
Friday evening az $50 the class
in Red Cross FIRST aid Will meet in
the Ypsilanti High School library.
DR. H. deb Barss will be the in
structor
Adjutant George Shamrock read
bulletins regarding the Civil Air
Patrol activities and swore Mrs.
II B. Britton and Donald Gridley
into the organization.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
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Lindbergh May
Fill Ford Post

Charles A. Lindbergh, noted avia-
tor who visited in Ypsilanti We'd
nesday. was to confer with War De-
partment officials in Washington
this week concerning a Ford Motor
Co. offer for an engineering post
at the bomber plant here. The
famous flier indicated he would
like to take the position subject
to approval OF the Wa Depart
ment where he had offered his
services for any job designated.
Harry H. Bennett, Ford person
mel director, confirmed Wednesday
night the acceptance Of Mr.. Lind
bergh, an air corps colonel until
he resigned the rank shortly before
the Pearl Harbor attack
Henry Ford made the offer to
Lindbergh as the two toured the
bomber plant.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

Unusual opportunities for men
between the ages Of Is and % 10
the afr forces Of the United states
will be explained at a meeting April
2 a. 7:30 IN the Ypsilanu High
School auditorium The meeting Is
being sponsored by the Ypsiianti
Junior Chamber Of Commerce and
the Ypsilanti unit OF the Washte-
nav County Air Force Sponsors AS.
ISOLATION.
1t. George Comte OF the Aviation
Cadet Travelling Examining Boaid
Cor the sixth Corps area. will be
tho principal speaker and he viii
nov motion pictures Of flying &C.
uvlties. A. the conclusion Of the
pictures. he will conduct a ques-
ton and answer period 20 explain
the opportunities in the Air Corps.
William Suicksnd Ann Arb0s
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Gen. Macarthur
Receives Medal

Washington, Mar. Gap A
congressional medal OF honor. the
highest decoration for
yalor under fire, is going TO Gen
eral Macarthur today by order Of
President Roosevelt
The medal, spread eagle and
five pointed star swung from a
blue silk ribbon. will be presented
to the commander.in-chief OF the
Southwest Pacific by Nelson r.
Johnson. United States minister to
Australia
The citation lauded the hero Of
Bstaan for:
Conspicuous leadership in pre-
pairing the Philippine ISLANDS Ia
resist conquest. for gallantry and
intrepidity above and beyond the
call Of duty in action against in
vading Japanese forces. and for
the heroic conduct Of defensive
and offensive operations on the
Bataan Peninsula
"He modified trained and led
an army which has received world
acclaim for its gallant defense
against a tremendous superiority
OF enemy forces in men and arms
the citation continued
Ills utter disregard OF personal
danger under heavy fire and aer-
ial bombardment, his calm iudg-
ment in each crisis. inspired his
troops. galvanized the spirit Of
resistance OF Filipino people. and
confirmed the faith OF the Amer
lean people in their armed forces "
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Congress Starting Economy DnOe
Reduction Would
be Outside Funds
For Defense

Washington, Mar. 2e'-lNS-Con'
gressional economy leaders today
opened a drive to drastioally reduce
appropriations for federal monde.
tense agencies.
Sen. Mcclellan Cd Tenn, led a
fight in the Senate TO slash the
$4,000 900 900 independent offices
supply bill as the House economy
bloc" sought further reductions in
the s162.000,000 fund for the lnteri
or Department.
Travel expenses and publicity
were the chief targets of Mcclellan.
who has held up the independent
offices bill in the Senate Appropria
tions Committee Hopes to swing
a much bigger axe than House econ
omists who cut budget estimated by
only $4,000, 600
This measure, which carries funds
for the Federal Trade Commission,
the SEC and similar Independent
establishments. may furnish test
c. ,tANvrnr-cc NJ N
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Commentator
Given W ardens

At the second air raid warden
first aid meetings in Npsilanti High
School Wednesday night Chief
Warden Spencer A. Davis commend
ed the loyalty. good citizenship and
willingness Of those serving as
wardens More than 100 attended
the classes taught by Drs A r.
Milford r. J. Seine and p W.
Martin.
Regular Wednesday night classes
will be held until courses are com
pleted.
Senior wardens will meet with
all members OF their respective
posts this week 10 complete assign
ment OF blocks. These blocks Mr.
Davis explains. will be classified
as divisions OF The posts and viii
completely cover the city.
Air raid g8rdens viii be ready to
make calls 20 every home and p.l.
vide iniorma ion on air aid prcolu.
lions as # is received from Ian
sing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

Three.Japsnese spearheads were
reported marshaled against Brit
fish Chinese defenders of Burma
over triangular area between
Rangoon and Mandalay today and
isolated parachutists were drop
ping to earth, presumably to or
ganize native revolts
In addition to active operations
in the region Of Chinese held Toun-
600, $50 miles north OF the Japan
csc occupied capital a British com
munique told OF invasion concen-
trations at two points on the Ran.
coon-Prome road in the lrrawaddy
River Valley TO the West. in the
Minhla-Tharrawaddy area and
north of Kyangin.
The latter partly was officially
described as a large mixed force
heading toward Prone. 40 miles
away, and Burmese oil fields.
Gen. Douglas Macarthur met
with the allied war council in
Canberra. presumably to chart
strategy leading up to the event
ual offensive which military OBJ
servers expect will be launched at
Japan from four main quarters,
China, India, Australia and Hawaii
Army Minister Francis Forde
was among those who welcomed
General Macarthur, supreme com
mander in the Southwest Pacific,
10 the Australian capital on his
arrival from L. s. Army headquar.
ters
While transport difficulties of
the United Nations were tremen-
dous. Japan was reported TO be
facing a shipping problem in any
further extension OF her program
Of conquest
Free Europe" allied review Of
international affairs. which is pub.
lished in London estimated bombs.
shells and torpedoes Of Austral-
ian-British-Dutch United state 8
forces had knocked out OF action
about 100000 OF the 1000 900
See WAR Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

Los ANGELEs-INS- Death Of
Frank " HARRISON. 55-yesr-old
Pittsburgh lndustrialist. today was
attributed to heart ailment Har.
bison died in Los Angeles Tuesday
while on national defense tour.
lie was secretary.treasury Of the
Jones g. LaughliH Steel Corp. Of
Pittsburgh The body will be sent
10 Pittsburgh FOR funeral ser
viccp
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

NEW YORK-AP Junior Grade
Lieutenant Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jr was reported by Navy spokes-
men 10 be resting comfortably to-
day after being taken 10 the L s.
Naval Hospital in Brooklyn yester-
day with a bronchial infection
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
RDAY

SAN FRANCISCO-INS- Re.
strictions against all japanese in
critical military zones o. the Paci-
&c Seaboard and a number OF in
land points were frightened today
with issuance OF an Army order
forbidding them 10 leave for new
homes until they are evacuated.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
AUCTION CALENDAR

SATURDAY. MARCH % - 1900
o'clock war time at the George
W. Slaughter farm. located ~
miles from Ypsilsnti on S. Huron
Street, just beyond the Armory
on the right side Of road. &c, &c
W. Slaughter. Proprietor, jim
Finnell, AUetioneer. Adv. 32i
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Today in Past

(Ry Associated Press)
One Year Ago Today
Yugoslav students riot against &C
cord with Germany. Nazis may
enter Iugoslavia.
Two Years AGO Today
France declares Soviet Ambassa-
dor persona non grata.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today
British. French take three vii
lagos between Arras and scissors
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Congress Today


tBy Associated PressJ
Senate
Enters final stage of debate on
seating Of Senator LANCER (R$D)
tMeets noon, E.W.TJ
Labor Committee continues hear
ing on legislation 10 abolish NYA
and CCC Q0:3O a. mJ
Defense Investigating Committee
questions Thurman Arnold. anti
trust chief on synthetic rubber
program Q0:30)
House
Continues consideration Of Inter-
Tor appropriation bill. I'D.
Naval Committee hears William
Green and Philip Murray on 40
hour week G0).
Military Subcommittee inquiries
further into WIPE operations 90.
Ways and Means Committee stud
les mandatory joint income tax rs-
turns G0).
YESTERDAY
Senate passed s367039 ,s2s War
Department civil function bill.
House tentatively approved minor
cuts in Interior Department appro-
priatiOns
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Align
Troops For
Burma Drive
M'Arthur Making
Attack Plans

Wsshianton, Mar. 26-lNs- In
the third consecutive raid, 81 Jap.
snese bombers attacked Corresidor
Island in Manila Bay for six hours
during which time American anti
aircraft batteries shot down four
planes, the War Department an
nounced today
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

RIO DE JANEIRO-INs-A com
plete report Of police activity
against Axis espionage to date will
be made public shortly. Mai. Felin-
70 Muller. chief OF the Brazil po-
lice, announced today. Major Null
Ter said he already hal filed the
report wits the minister ot justice.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

WAsHINoToNAlNs- The
House today passed and sent
to the White House a Senate
approved bill TO increase the
national debt limit to si2s'ooo,-
100000. Burdened by war spend
ing, the federal debt has now
risen TO within a few million
dollars Of the present limit OF
SOS, 900, 900 900.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

80. 1use's Guild Bake sale Iamb
sto o. 1900 ss.4 day Atr. 3-6'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight:
Showers, Colder

KEARNY. n. J.-INs- John R.
steelman. director OF Cancellation
in the Department of Labor. was
expected TO take action today II
the threatened strike call for to-
morrow night at the Kearny plant
of the Western Electric Company
is not reseinded.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

NEW YORK -INS-Two high.
ranking members OF the Italian
Fascist party have been arrested
for illegal speculative activities"
a British broadcast quoted the
Rome correspondent OF a Swiss
newspaper as saying today. accord
ding 10 CHS a number of other
party members have had thei.
membership cards revoked for of.
lenses against war regulations. 3
the correspondent said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

WASHINGTON-INS- Thurman
Arnold. assistant Attorney Gener-
al in charge OF antitrust matters,
is moving into break up a monop-
oily in production OF synthetic qui-
nine, now become a critical war
material with the shutting off of
raw quinine supplies by Japanese
conquest Of the Dutch East Indies
and with many American troops
in malarial areas.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

CHICAGO-INS-Among other
economies to be adopted by the
Standard Oil Company OF Indiana
as war measures will be the use "
all reverse sides OF letters received.
officials said today. Thus. the car
bon copy Of the answer to a letter
will appear on the reverse side of
correspondence received.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

WAsHlNoToN-lNs- Presi.
dent Roosevelt came TO the aid
OF small business today through
PRONUNCIATION Of an executive
order putting the financing Of
defense industry on a war basis.
Under the order, the War De-
partment, the Navy Department,
and the Maritime Commission
may guarantee or make loans
10 small business when they are
needed for war production.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

NEW DELHI-lNS-- Gen. Sir
Archibald p. Wavell. commander
of British forces in India and Bur.
ma, presented a statement on the
war situation in the two areas to-
day at a secret session OF the In
dian state council.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

TOKYO (From japanese Broad
casts)-AP-Domei reported from
Manila today that the Japanese
controlled Philippine civil admins
trative committee had announced
the formal Incorporation of the
provinces OF La Union, Abra and
Dindro into tho administrative
areas controlled by the Japanese
army.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

See CoNGRESS-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

VICHY-AP- The British air
force again warned Paris last night
during an hour and a half pamphlet
raid that It would return to bomb
French factories working for the
Germans.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-26

OTTAWA-INS-Two additional
Canadian divisions to strengthen
the coast defenses were ordered
modified today by Prime Minister
Mackenzie King. King also an
nounced heavy increases for home
defense in the personnel OF the Roy
al Canadian Air Force are also un.
der way"