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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
Tighter Wage
Control Seen

Washington, May coins A
four man interdepartmental COM
mittee today considered necessity
for tighter wage control, includ-
ing the possible establishment of
a standard wage. above which no
raises would be granted.
William II. Davis. chairman OF
the War Labor Board said that
such standard as adopted by Can
ada where the level is fixed at $25
a week, may be possible. He was
unable to say what the American
standard should be but did not be-
lieve 1t should be below s25.
Davis said that the committee
is studying whether a directive
order should be requested OF Pres
ident Roosevelt to expand wage
control.
While still opposing a general
wage freezing order which he re-
gsrded as "a very tragic thing be.
cause 1t would bear down heaviest
on the lowest income groups"
Davis said
There should be no voluntary
increases given unless approved by
whatever agency has the power,
provided that increases can be
given to the lower levels"
II an inflationary wage spiral is
to be prevented. Davis said. ad.
ditional control. either voluntary
or governmental, must be main
tanned over the s5 per cent OF the
wage demands that now are set.
tied by direct negotiations and do
not reach the WLB.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
Citation Will
beCiivenby
B. of c.
Cameron to Speak
at Annual
Meeting

Representative Joseph E. Warner.
has been chosen by Board OF Com
merce directors for the annual
civic service Award to be pre-
scented at the annual meeting
June II in Charles McKenny Hall.
A framed citation is given each
year to the person who has rem
dered fine public service and in
view of Rep. Warmers eighth term
in the legislature and in recogni-
ton of his active interest in Ypsi-
lanti civic affairs, directors Tues
day made the selection at their
noon luncheon in Hotel Huron.
One OF Founders
Rep. Warner was one of the
founders of the Ypsilanti Board of
Commerce and served on the first
board of directors. He has been
an active member of Rotary and
has served as sergeant at arms OF
this group. Other organizations
in which he has taken an interest
are the Masonic fraternity, knights
Templar and Knights OF Pythias of
which he is past chancellor com
mander.
The ~ year old life long Ypsi-
lanti resident is a dairy farmer,
specializing in the breeding of
registered Jersey cattle. He has
been a Master of Ypsilanti Grange
four years and president of Wash
tenaw County Farmers Institute
society four years.
Active in Township
In Ypsilanti Township, Rep.
Warner has taken an active part
by serving as township clerk from
1901 TO 1902 and township treas
urer in 1899 and 1900. He was
county road commissioner six
years also.
He was elected to the legisla-
ture on the Republican ticket in
1920, 1922. 1924, 1925, 1928, 1886.
1888 and 1910. Besides being rec
ognized as a leader in education,
he has been an advocate or good
roads and was the author of the
Michigan gas tax bill which
passed the house in 1928 but was
vetoed by Gov. A. ]. Groesbeck.
1t finally went into effect in 1925.
In 1881 he was appointed by Gov.
w. NJ. Brucker as director Of the
Motor Vehicles division of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission. He held
this position for nearly four years.
Rep. Warner was born March IA,
1870 on the farm where he now re-
sides, just outside the city limits:
The present house in which he
and his wife. the former Lottie A.
Ferguson, of Almont. reside, was
built in 1880. He acquired his ed
ucation in the rural schools and
Michigan State Normal College.
His children are James Warner
Mrs. Alice Warner Woods, both of
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
.Kiwanis Told
of Music Camp

Prof. Joseph Maddy. OF the Uni-
versity Of Michigan. gave an un.
usually interesting illustrated talk
on the National Music Camp al In
terlochen at the regular meeting Of
the Kiwanis Club today.
He said there have been % copies
OF the sound motion pictures made
and they will be or have been shown
In 300 towns in Michigan and all
over the Western Hemisphere, in.
Guiding Mexico.
The camp is great drawing
card for tourists and the picture sd-
yertises Michigan as vacation
land
Prof Maddy said there are about
100 students from all over tho
country, including Hawaii. who
come TO the summer camp for music
instruction. Upon arrival in camp,
the students visit the camp physi-
clan first. There are 80 class room
buildings on the camp grounds for
individual instruction.
For recreation. there Is tennis
and swimming and all must learn 20
swim. Many complete their Red
Cross life saving course. There Is
also the drama department and
plays are given each day. Sunday
morning services are an outstand.
ing feature. Noted guest conductors
from all over the United States
take part in conducting the orches-
tras. Visits and concerts are held
in various northern Michigan re-
sorts, chief OF which is the concert
on Mackinac Island.
Guests today included Joseph
Daniels, Detroit. and Col. Kirk, Of
the Salvation Army, Chicago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
New RatiOning
Site Provided

Beginning Thursday morning ap-
plications for war ration booklets
for consumers and trades people
who have not registered previous
ly will be available at the Cham
Der of Commerce building, Ann
st. and Fourth Ave, in Ann Arbor
Due to the expanding work of
the program. registration quarters
have been transferred to the new
place although the office in the
county clerks quarters will be
maintained for giving out infor-
nation.
Hours at the new quarters will
be from $50 a. m. to noon and
to 4 p. m. Saturday the office
will be open from a. m. to noon
MRS. Luella Smith. in charge of
county rationing. announces that
tire retreading and automobile ap-
plications, except in emergencies
must be submitted to the board
"a hours before each meeting OF
the group in order to be acted
upon at that meeting
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
Blood Donor Unit
Will Return Here

The Mobile Blood Donor Unit OF
the American Red Cross will make
its third visit to Ypsilanti June !,
from 1880 p. m. to D. m. az the
American Legion Home. III 8.
Huron st.
For the visit 125 appointments
are necessary and may be made
at Red Cross headquarters at the
Legion home.
A total Of So pints Of blood was
contributed during the first visit
OF the Unit on March II. When 1t
made its second visit at the Mich
igan State Normal College on April
%, 81 pints were given.
The national blood donor pro
gram calls for one million pints Of
blood to be used in cases OF shock
or hemorrhage 10 men in military
service.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
Grain Alcohol May Relieve Rubber Crisis

Washington. May 20-INS-The
Senate today is expected to re-
spond TO demands OF farm state
senators by writing into the sg-
ricultural appropriation bill au-
thority to use huge government.
controlled grain SURPRISES for pro
duction of alcohol for use in max
ing synthetic rubber.
Sen. Russell Cd Ga. in charge
of the bill. planned to offer the
amendment. There was no assur-
ance. however. that grain surplus
es would be used for this purpose.
Charges that use OF agricultural
SURPRISES for producing alcohol,
rubber and other products has
been blocked by officials in the
War Production Board we're made
by Sen. Gillette Cd Iowa. chair.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
China Fearful
Nippon Plans
Offensive
y. S. Leaflets Give
Promise to
Vichy
~ IntsrnatIonal News s.rvlc.l

(By international News Servlce)
Furious fighting ragged deep in.
side the German defense lines at
krarkov today as the Royal Air
Force kept open the European
Second 'front.' with a devastating
new attack on Mannheim, chief
industrial city Of upper Rhine.
Hundreds of tons OF bombs were
sent crashing into Mannheim as
one OF the largest r. A. F. armada
ever to operate against a single
objective went into action. Re-
turning pilots reported the raid
highly successful. Among the
bombs dropped were the largest
produced by Britains eyer-expsnd-
ing war factories
The Russians drove closer to
Kharkov while German troops
sought TO divert the attack by a
oounter.offensive 20 miles to the
southeast. Moscow reported stead.
fly continuing progress, with artil.
lery now firing into the enemy
lines at point-blank range.
Report Resistance
Russian announcements told OF
continued fighting on the Kerch
Peninsula despite German claims
that the entire area has been
cleared OF Soviet resistance. One
Nazi garrison near the city OF
kerch was reported routed in a
daring assault by Russian tank
units behind the German lines.
Delayed messages from the Far
East meanwhile told OF A terrific
bombing and strafing attack BY
American volunteer group filters on
Japanese held Laokai on the bord.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
.ardens to
Have Alert

Ypsllsnti air raid wardens will
have a practice alert tonight.
Senior Vardens will call other
wardens into their posts and will
then send them TO designated
blocks. Wardens will patrol their
areas once and then telephone 10
senior wsrdens at posts. A by
pothetical incident will be report
ed.
Afterward. wardens will 90 10
Ypsilanti High School where they
will attend the final session OF
their training course. Plans will be
completed for participation OF
wardens in the Memorial Day pa
rade
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
Nurses Aid Corps
Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers for the Red Cross
Nurses Aide Corps are to register
at the Civilian Defense Office at
the City Hall Thursday or Friday.
Members OF the local recruiting
committee will be there from 10 a.
m. to IL m. and p. m. to p. m. to
receive registrations and discuss
any questions OF the applicants for
the Corps.
Several women have already
signified their intention OF volun-
teering for this branch OF defense
work. II is expected that all who
are considering enrolment in the
June training course or in classes
to be started later In the year win
register at this time.
There is TO be a lucheon for peo-
pie interested IN the Nurses Aide
service at the Athletic Building in
Ann Arbor May Is at u 30. The
speaker will be Mrs. James MeEvoy
who Is directo rof Nurses Aide In
structors in Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
TO FILE ANSWER

Chicago, May 20-AP-Circuit
court ordered Joe Louis yesterday
to file an answer in an attorneys
suit for legal fees in connection
with Mrs. Louis divorce action Of
last year. Attorney Bindley Cyrus,
who represented Mrs. Louis. de.
mands sl0,500 from Louis and his
wife. The suit ended in a recon
ciliation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

man Of a subcommittee investigat.
ing the situation.
We find that the government is
planning to spend $3.50 600 600 10
produce ingredients OF synthetic
rubber from petroleum. but not
one cent for use Of agricultural
products at a time when agricul-
ture is ready to produce It" said
Gillette.
Il have seen moves 10 this end
oifcumvented by persons In special
positions in government inyiols-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

key naval yards at Yokohama and
on the Mitsubishi aircraft factory
near Nogoya, largest plane manufac-
turing plant in Japan.
Incendiary bombs were dropped
ON the (aircrsfD plant and the ef-
feet was absolutely devastating,
Doolittle told reporters.
At the Yokohama navy yard. one
salvo OF bombs hit a cruiser or bat
tleship one-third completed and left
the warship in flames.
Also at the Navy Yard, Doollttle
said one bomb scored direct hit on
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

Harry @. Kipke. former University
OF Michigan football coach. report
ed for duty Tuesday with the
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection
Board as a lieutenant commander
IN the Naval Reserve. 1t is ex.
pected that Commander Kipke
will tour high schools and col
leges throughout Michigan. Ohio
and part OF Kentucky explaining
the Nays flight training program.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

sergt. Walter F. Riley. above, for
a second time is having expert
ence with an American Expedi-
tionary Force to Europe. Sergt.
Riley has just arrived in North
EN- Ireland with the largest and
latest A. F.. F. convoy. When
only 10. Riley struggled himself
aboard a troop transport and
reached France during World
War L
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

ton OF the express will Of the
President"
He charged that some officials
in key war production positions
with outside interests. favor pc
troleum over agriculture. He
urged the President 20 name a
coordinator Of rubber development
Meantime the split In the farm
bloc" widened over the admins
tration's proposal for rider"
permitting sale Of corn and 1885,
600 900 bushels OF government
controlled surplus wheat
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

Irrigation Pump and Hose for sale.
Phone 1863. Adv. sos
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight:
Scattered Showers

LISBON-INS-Colonel T. Bent
ley Mott, former attache OF the
American embassy in Paris. arrived
with his wife aboard the liner Drot.
tingholm which brought Axis ma
tionals from the United States. ii
was learned today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

NEW YORK7-INS-New details
OF violent anti-Nazi demonstration
which occurred in unoccupied
France on May ] we're received to-
day by Free French Headquarters
In New York. The demonstrations
were staged in response TO a mes
sage broadcast by Gen. Charles de
Gaulle. free French leader. and
were said TO have been extreme
successful" in versailles and
Lyon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

with his wife aboard the liner Drot,
tingholm which brought Axis ma
tionals from the United States, ii
was learned today.
PHILADELPHIA-INS - Backed
by an organization that functioned
efficiently in all but a handful of
counties, Major General Edward
Martin defeated L. S. Senator
James ]. Davis for the Republican
nomination for governor by a de-
cisive majority at yesterdays pri-
mary election, according to an in
complete tabulation OF returns to-
day.
CARACAS-INS- Foreign Minis
ter DR.. Caraccolo PARA Perez of
Venezuela will visit the United
States the first week in June at
the invitation of President Roose.
welt, II was announced today.
MEXICO CITY-lNS - Manuel
Ayila Camacho, president of Next
co, declared today that the sinking
of the Mexican tanker Potrero del
Llano had unified the people of
Mexico solidly behind the admin
istration The sinking OF an unpro-
tected Mexican tanker by an Axis
submarine has unified the Mexican
people in the same way that Pearl
Harbor unified the people OF the
United States" he said.
NEW YORK -INS-Declaring
that 17,500000 workers will be
needed by the end OF the year on
Americas expanding production
front, Federal Security Administra-
tor Paul V. McNutt warned today
that the government proposes to
set priorities on jobs with skilled
labor being shuttled to points OF
necessity.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

MEXICO CITY-.INS- President
Roosevelt was asked today by dele
gates TO the Pan American Press
Conference meeting here to help
Latin American newspapers secure
sufficient newsprint and ink TO en-.
able them TO continue publication.
Felix F. Palavicini. president and
former publisher Of the Mexico City
newspaper Fl Universal dispatch.
cd telegram on behalf Of the con
gress.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

See B. OF C.-Page 5
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See WAR Page s
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

See YOUTH CENTER-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

See JR. c. OF C.-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

PROVIDENCE. r. Inns A
sailor and marine today were be-
ing held for hearing June 3 on
charges of forging and passing
more than $500 in government
checks made out TO officers. They
were Walter Koch. %, Oswego. N.
Y, and Leo NJ. Raub, 10. Wilkes
Barre. Pa. who pleaded innocent
before Federal Commissioner
James McCabe. 3.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

See TOKYO ATTACK Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

NEW YORK-INS-Many a New
York motorist awcke today to find
a letter directing him to appear be-
fore his local rationing board to
give proof that he is entitled to an
tx" card which allows him the
right to purchase unlimited quaint
ties of gasoline. The first batch of
letters was mailed yesterday from
local rationing headquarters.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

Briggs Field
Adv 52a
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

NEW YORK-INS-Federal Blu
reau of Investigation agents today
held eight German nationals after
a series of raids in Hudson County,
New Jersey. +. E. Conroy, head Of
the New York FBI Offices, said the
aliens were living near defense
plants and shipyards. He said con-
siderable contraband was seized in
the 22 homes visited
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-20

WASHINGTON ms Respon-
sible sources in Washington today
said that June 10 has been set as
the tentative date for the depar-
ture from the United States of the
first group OF Japanese diplomats
and nationals who are being ex-
changed for Americans held in
Japan.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-23

NTTA NALD1 puts cream sliced tomatoes.
N.I\ First Of the auto slogans was Old,moh.lcS;
)'Nothlng 10 watch but the road
In England gasoline is taxed equivalent 20 -
cents gallon. cigaretS is cents a pack,
Many manICurlstS have tried 10 crash the
films but Areen Whelan Is the only NAIL
polisher so far 10 make good in the cinema
field
twenty-five Million Cars Will BE on the
Highways" is headline OF yarn dealing with gaso-
line and tire restrictions
AS 10 how much the inactivity Of automobiles
will affect the tax situation IL can be recalled
that in 1889 II sand that one in every 81
paid the United States in taxes was paid by auto
mobile owners.
GIT CAN easily he YOU have not the
l. intestinal fortitude to get strongly behind
the idea OF compelling women 90 live up 70 what
they agreed when marrying. That IL 10 obey
their husbands" writes a San Franciscan.
"Only men OF weak characters let women rule
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-23

having a wonderful timer-although they're the
ones who have 10 do the fighting
The winderful breezes Swishng the skirts Of
silence In the park.
THE Music Hail Rockettes. whose high-kickS
have more zing and drama in them than
most high-claSs plays :. Moonlight powdering
the river with some OF its own white beauty.
One Of the better scenic-knacks until you remcm-
Der that nowadays such things excellent
guides for enemy bombers.
Lovers in joynts finding home in each others
glances. " -----------------
The plaque in the Times So subway station
containing names OF subway employees killed in
the last war. People used 10 ignore il, now
many stop 10 read IL thoughtfully.
The idle strong along Sixth Ave. while
precious time all around them dies Of neglect
The tapestry Of humanity formed by a full
house at Madison So Garden as thrilling a
sight as the many events that take place thcro.
Formations OF fluffy clouds calmly paradlng
their beauty regardless OF the uglincSS- 9TH
world below them
vT>HE dark, dirty aileyways leading 20 stage
l. doors-as glamorous a rotten tomato
The nurses leaving Doctors Hospital-aHFe4s OF
mercy and beauty.
The men who urge YOU 10 see the stars
through a telescope and now have a new sales
talk-they say you may spot enemy plane
The mendicant who insists he is willing 20
take defense stamps.
a. American and British soldiers and sailors
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-23

caption C o m m en- I by
John Paul Adams.
I have had this
book only a couple OF
days and have looked
II over about 20 times.
Among the news pic
lures are some OF the
most powerful indict-
ments OF the aggressor
nations l have yet
seen.
Partic ularly that
picture Of a Chinese
baby sobbing It's heart
out as II sits alone
in the ruins Of a Jap
h o I'm bling raid on
Shanghai.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-23
Walter WiHcheH
On Broadway

Trade Mark Registered Copyright 1912
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-23

into traffic as II they
were going into battle.
The bag at City Hall
who wears a face scrib-
bled with wrinkles and
sings risgay songs in
nervous-breakdown So
prano An afraid
warden patroling a de-
serted midtown sector
in the early hours of
the morning.
Massive but helpless
buildings being guarded
by a puny human
Civilians detected by
world events and the
soldiers and sailors on
furlough, laughing and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-23


up a series OF rules which demand she follow.
Some of these are: DO not Use too much lip
stick DO not apply makeup In public places
DO not wear too much jeweiry. Have meals
ready time DO not discuss your private
Affairs with women friends. DO not wear low
cut evening gowns.
LIGHTWEIGHT per cent OF women would
IL rather work for than for woman.
The reason probably being that II is easier for a
woman 10 impose man executive than on a
female boss
In cities booming from defense industry
activities the jeweiry business is said to be un-
usually good.
You know everything What Is . young
whale called?" asks Baltimorean.
Young whale is called calf But think
this should be changed. 1t is too confusing.
Whaleite would be better.
HERE'S something 10 paste in your hat or on
III Your desk. 1t is by John GalSworthy:
II shall pass through this world but once.
Any good thing that can do. or any kindness
show 10 any human being, let me do II now
for II shall not pass this way again
Barbara Stanwyck has ~ tailored suits. Or
should say taor-made SUITS A maid who had
a cousin whose next door nciGhbor had a friend
whose sister knew a girl whose aunt was once a
maid for Miss Stan"yck told my Girl Friend
this
4 kind. gentle and sympathetic man makes
a better husband than a lover. So states a
feminine contemporary.
"A kind man leaves something to he desired
because he does not have the brutality and
casualne~s that n woman needs occasional
whip 10 keep her In shape"
thought women liked kind and sympathetic
men best Of all. Shows you how ignorant am
s1\tHO originated the saving You can't take
w II with you:" asks a Seattle subscriber.
Couldn't say. sir. but no doubt this inspir alton
came from the Bible Timothy 81.
For we brought nothing into the world and
IL II certain can carry nothing out"
II woman who was beautiful IN her twentes
and thrties remains a good locker in her fortes
IL proves her husband knows how TO treat a
woman. So claimed the Elder Dumas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-23
lENTEN REDUCING DIET
BY DIR. CLENDENING

BY DIR. CLENDENING
--tEoF- temerFew--6f8 caiorics1
Balanced. efficient. satisfying
BREAKFAST
] glass orange juice (vitamin
C so calories); ! Holland rusk
t75 calorieS; l cup coffee-no
cream or sugar.
LUNCH
! large glass SKINNED milk
$50 Extraordinarily: large
banana 80 calories-satisfed
appetite).
DINNER
! cup clear soup mo calories)
! frankfurter split and broiled
$50 calories); average helping
broccoli 80 calories) l vanilla
cup custard (vitamin BIS
calories).
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-23
Bowes Gives Yacht TO u. S.

NEW YORK. March % GNS)
Maj. Edward Doves yacht, Go
Dec. has been turned over 10 the
Third Naval District TO be placed
in service. il was announced today.
The yacht is the third vessel given
10 the navy by Major Bowes. who
in 1910 turned over the yacht Ed
mar and its auxiliary cabin cruiser
Edmar Jr.