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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
British Troops in
Singapore Set
at $4,000
Australia Seen as
Next Objective
For Tokyo
cBy international News ser,ice)

OBy international News Ser,ice)
Bombing planes Of the United
Nations today delivered smashing
blows to a concentration OF Japan
ese warships and transports in an
attempt to blunt new Japanese in
vasion spearheads reaching out for
more loot in the Netherlands East
Indies
The American. British and Dutch
planes swept down over Banks
Straits, between the islands of new
ly-lnvaded Sumatla and Banka, and
scored direct hits on two Japanese
cruisers and five troop-laden Jap
transports.
There was no claim that any or
all of these craft had been sunk. but
direct hits constitute bad news for
any ship and one OF the Jap cruis-
ers was known TO have been set
afire.
Al the some time It was admitted
that the Jsps had occupied the rich
oil-producing center OF palembang
on Sumatra but only after the Dutch
had applied the torch to all the oil
installations in the city. Heavy fight
ing was raging on Sumatra between
Dutch forces and japanese troops
who were being reinforced by new
ly-landed invasion forces.
In London. meanwhile. thunder
clouds Of brewing political storm
over the loss OF Slngapore-with
the capture 10 $4,000 Imperial troops
by the Japanese-continued to Pile
up.
Despite ChuFchill's plea for unity.
II appeared that some OF his closest
var adviserA face q Grabbing st yfs
Hands OF parliamentarians whose
wrath over the Nazi naval coup in
the Strait OF Dover now has been
multiplied by loss Of the great Far
Eastern base which once was re.
garded as impregnable.
Tokyo. OF course. was Jubilant
over the latest Jap success. Japan.
csc Premier Hideki Toto boosted
to the Diet that all important Anglo.
American bases FOR encroachment
against East Asia"-ss he put it
are now IN japanese hands.
$4,000 In Singapore
DOmei, the Jap news agency,
claimed $4,000 British troops were
in Singapore a. the time Of the sur
render.
The agency said these imperial
forces comprised 5000 British met.
ropoitan troops. 1900 Australians
and $4,000 Indians The Japanese
report added that 100000 inhablt.
ants. including 100000 British. re-.
mained in Singapore City. singa.
-. xK4p D.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Aliens Moued From Coast
House Committee Sees Need
For More Civilian Pilots

Washington. Feb. 16-INS -
Warned by Secretary OF State Hull
that war problems ARE going to be-
come more and more difficult as
time goes on the House Appro-
priations Committee today voted to
increase the civilian pilot training
program to develop a reservoir of
1880 new citizen-fliers a year.
At the same time the committee,
warmly praising the patriotism OF
penitentiary inmates for greatly
increasing their industrial output
since the war. made public testi-
mony that prison and military Off
Gals are working out a program
under which many prisoners will be
paroled for service in the armed
forces.
Granting the Federal Bureau OF
Investigation s2l,000,000 for anti
espionage and sabotage work, the
committee formally exonerated the
FIJI for the Pearl Harbor tragedy.
asserting that its agents diligently
obtained vital information which
was placed in the hands of respon-
sible military and naval authorities
in ample time to have been Of valu-
able assistance had 1t been heed
ed"
The developments came as the
group reported out a S22l,069 200
supply bill for the Departments OF
State. Justice. and Commerce and
the Federal Judiciary The measure
was increased Sl3,000,000 above
budget estimates to step up civilian
pilot training. but was sl50.000 600
below last years spending because
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
CONGRESS MOVES
To SHOWDOWN ON
PENSIONS, FR|LLS
Dance Controversy Due For
Airing in Consideration
of Funds For 0CD
RIDER MAY RESCIND
RETIREMENT BENEFIT
Committee to End Hearings
on Compensation For
Idle Workers

Washington, Feb. Tins The
Senate today moved toward a show
down on the controversial pen
sions for Congress" issue and other
full-scale round of criticism and
debate on "frills and fan dancers"
in the Office OF Civilian Defense.
The latter issue, which whipped
up a storm OF controversy in the
House, is expected TO be REARED
when the Senate begins considera-
ton Of the bill carrying 500 900, 900
for civilian defense equipment.
Pensions for Congress-" may be
tied in with the OCD legislation.
however, with opponents OF retire
ment benefits for elective officials
proposing to attach a rider to de
iiciency appropriation measure to
accomplish repeal OF congressional
pensions.
These two issues promise to high
light the forthcoming week OF Con-
gress, with the House also hav-
ing two controversial matters on
its hands in the shape OF a resolu-
ton extending the life OF the Dies
Committee investigating un-Ameri-
can activities for another year and
a bill to provide 100000, 900 in
compensation to workers displaced
during conversion OF industry to
war production.
Sen. Byrd (D) Va. leading the
fight against congressional retire
ment benefits, has served notice
that he attach repeal rider to the
OCD bill and. II that fails, move
TO discharge the Senate Civil Ser
vice Committee from consideration
of repeal legislation.
The OCD measure alreadw is be-
fore the Senate. having been report.
ed by the Appropriations Commit
tee with House amendment to ban
use Of the funds for dancers, fan
dancers, street shows, ETC.
The House Ways and Means
Committee will complete hearings
this week on the bitterly-contest-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Additional Tax
to be Required

Washington, Feb. Is ms 8
The new Treasury tax program
may call for raising an additional
$4,000. 100000 annually from cor
porations and s2,000,000.00 more
from individual income taxpayers.
congressional tax leaders dis
closed today.
The program was being whipped
into shape so that Secretary OF the
Treasury Morgenthau can 20 be-
fore the House Ways and Means
Committee about March | with a
plan to provide the 100000, 900
sought by President Roosevelt
from general taxation in addition
to 100000 to be raised by
Social Security taxes.
While the Treasury program
was still incomplete. its tax ex-
perts were reported TO be planning
- exact the heaviest toll from the
income tax.
The program. II was reported
would also include $4,000 00. 900
~ liNt . ms ioophotc9 anu ldAlnS
interest on outstanding bonds OF
state and local governments, $3.50.
100000 more from estate and gift
taxes, and sS00.O0O.000 to $780,
100000 from excise taxes.
Treasury tax experts were bust
ly seeking to combat an admittedly
strong sentiment existing in Con.
gross for the levy of a general re-
tail sales tax.
While Treasury officials favored
Withholding tax. under which
money would be deducted from pay
envelopes. it was reported that un.
der a shift in plans this may be
handled entirely through an in
crease in Social Securities taxes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Mipponese Occupy Rich
Oil Center as British
Mourn Singapore Loss
ChesterS S. Manning Honored
at Meeting of Rotary Club


Chester $ Manning manager o.
Michigan Bell Telephone Co, in
Npsilanu five years and now in
the district office 10 Ann ArboT.
was honored by Rotarians at a noon
luncheon In Hotel Huron today. The
recognition came as the result Of
Mr.. Meanings work in Rotary Club
and his active participation in com.
munity activities
A Rotary Club Citation, which
had been framed, was presented by
Ernest II. Chapelle. past district
governor. Nj Manning was the
president Of Ypsilanti Rotary Club
during 1889 Mr. Chapelle was
district governor OF Rotary during
the same period
District Rotary Convention was
held in Ypsilanti during the presi
dency OF Mr.. Manning
Mr.. Manning a native OF Cadil-
lac. came TO Ypsilanti in 1886 and
was instrumental in organizing
Ypsilanti Male Chorus two years
ago. In 1870 he was elected director
Of the Board Of Commerce and
served until his recent resignation
While a director. he was chairman
Of the committee TO study ierouting
OF buses and relocation OF the bus
station. He was an active member
OF the publicity committee.
Mr.. Manning has had many years
experience in Bell Telephone Co.
He first became associated with the
firm in 1928 in the plant depart.
ment. Lansing. In 1924 he was trans
ferred TO the commercial depart
ment and afterwards was CONNER
cial agent al Jackson. He has served
as suburban manager at Flint and
outside commercial representative
at Port Huron.
He became associated shortly
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

be shipped until these garments are
returned
According to Mrs Charles Cleary
the supply Of gauze being received
by the county az the present time
is limited and until larger quanti
ties are received surgical dressings
will meet bur one day each week /;
namely. Wednesday from 9 until 4
o clock.
A call has been received for cot.
ton lap robes 4ia a. by "a n. as
sell as wooden robes. Bearies. toe
and stump socks are also request
ed
Miss Caroline Lewis is sewing
chairman. and Mrs Frank McLane.
Knitting chairman All materials are
TO be furnished D. The volunteer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

duction room will be open on Tues.
day OF each week from 800 until
400 so that knitted garments NAV
be returned and knitting iustuc.
tons given. The yarn for 100 pairs
OF mems socks was given out on
Friday and there will be no more
yarn for distribution unit. the sup
ply for sweaters is received within
the very near future.
II is necessary that all garments
taken out before January ! be re-.
turned within the coming week. u
Il is impossible for any person 70
complete her garment within that
~ she Is requested 10 return the
unfinished garment 10 the The pro.
ducti0n room. County quotas cannot
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Names Added
to L. S. Rolls

Ypsilanti men between the ages
OF 20 and a. inclusive this after
noon were keeping volunteer regis
trants busy as they added their
names to those already subject TO
call for defense Of their country
At 2 O'Clock a total 542 had re.
ported al registration headquarters
which are located at American Lee
gon Home, first ward. where 1902
had registered. Ypsilanti Gas De.
partment office. second ward. l75;
lpsilanti High School. third ward
$50; city storehouse. fourth ward.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Red Cross Sewing Unit Will Have Respite

The local Red Cross sewing unit.
which has met continuously in
welch Hall twice each week since
November / is to have a stemporary
respite from its labors During the
past Is months the volunteers have
completed thousands OF garments.
which helped to BRING the Waste
nav County Chapters total 10 ap-
proximately $4,000 single garments
and 522 layettes. each layette con-
sisting OF twenty-seyen pieces. Ma
terials for the forthcoming quota Of
hospital garments have not been re
ceived in Ann Arbor therefore ne
cessitatinE the discontinuanc OF
the sewing unit until further notice
Mrs F. W McLane. knitting
chairman, announces that the pro
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Glad to Slap Japs

Among men getting into line
here today to slap the Japs was
George f. Lin. "A Detroit Amer
lean born Chinese temporarily liy-
ing in Ypsilanti. Mr.. Lin. husky
200 FOUNDER who said he was born
in San Francisco. declared he was
all set to help lick his country 3
foes. especially the Japanese. Too
young for the last war. when he
was IS. Mr.. Lin seemed pleased TO
place himself 10 line for active duty
by registering a. the City Gas De
partment
Registrars az the gas department
reported registering one other
Chinese and an Indian.
IS and Lutheran Church basement
filth ward so.
They will be open until 9 O'Clock
this evening
In Ypsilanii Township % had eg
istered
100000 Men
Washington. Feb. rs ms Sc
IcctiYe Service Officials today pre-
dicted that when the third draft
registration IS concluded the
names OF nearly 100000 men
will be added to the roster Of the
nation potential military strength.
The draft registration for men
between the ages Of 20 and "a was
officially scheduled for today but
the enrolment was started in
some states and communities on
Saturday and Sunday and in other
sections f. will extend through
Tuesday
The third draft enrolment was
the nations first wartime draft
registration since 1917 The first
registration for men between the
ages Of u and IS took place In
1870 and last July all youths reach.
ing the age Of p since the first
registration we're enrolled
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Forbidden Zones
Being Combed
by FBI
&. p. RadioPhoio

San Francisco. Feb. 16-INS -
FBI agents and local peace officers
in California, oregon and Wash.
ington combed forbidden zones to-
day for possible stragglers among
enemy aliens who were ordered to
be out Of those areas by midnight
last night.
The first evacuation deadline set
by the Justice Department affected
81 vital defense zones OF the Pa,
cific Coast. 40 OF which are in Cali
fornia, rs in Oregon and Z in Wash
ington
Additional restricted zones
stretching from Canada TO the Mexi
can border, must be cleared OF Jap
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Admiral Hart
Claimed Dead

London. Feb 16 ms The FIX
change Telegraph Company today
circulated a Paris radio broad
cast quoting a Shanghai report TO
the effect that Admiral Thomas G.
Hart Of the United States Navy.
former commander-in-chi of
United Naval forces in the Far
East. had been killed aboard the
destroyer Hudson in a naval en-.
gagement in the Java sea
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Congress Today

tBy Associated Press)
Senate
Tn recess.
Military Affairs Subcommittee
considers nominations - p. M.
Appropriations Subcommittee re.
news study OF Independent offices
appropriations G0:30 a. M.
House
Considers State. Justice and Com.
merce Departmental appropriations
committees. meets noon).
Ways and Means Committee hears
COVE nors OF Massachusetts,. North
Carolina. and Minnesota on $780,.
900 .000 measure TO provide benefits
for war made jobless. t10).
Saturday
Senate and House in recess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Flashes of
Late News
rHE WEATHER: Tonight:
Continued Mild

Observation-Disclosures do
nations TO the Army-Nayy plasma
supply increased 100 per cent after
the Pearl Harbor attack December
: the Red Cross said today, but
hundreds OF thousands more still
are needed to meet requirements Of
the armed services.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

a. 80 -
Struck by Car
Matt Leinonen. 81. 1876 n Ad-
ans st, is in Boyer Memorial
Hospital receiving treatment for
an injury 10 his right arm received
when he was struck by an auto.
mobile driven by Richard d.
Brigham, IS. Ann Arbor, at the
intersection OF Adams ST and w.
Michigan Ave. Sunday night
Ribs Injured
Richard Priest. %, AL Hawkins
ST. is being treated at Boyer. Hos
pital for rib injuries suffered
when the automobile in which he
was riding. driven by Laddys W
Ledford. Whitaker. skidded on
icy pavement and was struck by
another driven by Frank Schwall,
l04l f. Forest Ave, on US-l12
near Wizard Rd. about 1870 p. m.
Sunday.
Damaged Before
Mr.. Schwalls automobile vas
damaged Saturday afternoon when
it was struck by an automobile
driven by Marvin A Nochman
454 S Huron St, on y Adams St
near W Michigan Ave
Collides With Truck
An automobile driven by Evelyn
Fisher. 726 Ford St. was damaged
in a collision with truck driven
by Robert Fisher. Inkster az the
intersection OF Spring and Ray
st about m. Sunday
Both Damaged
Damage resulted Sunday morn
int 10 automobiles driven by
Homer Kirby. Ann Arbor and
William r. Soskin Ann Arbor
when they collided on " Cross
ST az y Hamilton 81
Struck From Rear
When Max Schwartz. 703 En-
met ST stopped to avoid collid
ing with nm automobile whose
driver was making C-turn on l..
Michigan Ave. near River ST. his
automobile was struck IN the rear
by another driven by Basil Nc
CURE. Manchester. Saturday night.
Mr. McGuires car was hin from
behind by a third automobile
driven by William Hoover. Ann
Arbor. whose vehicle had been
struck by a fourth car
Three Car Crash
While parked on r Michigan
Ave. near River ST. Sunday after
noon. an automobile owned by
William Rekewiiz. Ann Arbor.
was struck BY another driven by
Lewis J. Gardner, Ann Arbor. Mr..
Gardner told police a third auto
mobile forced him into Mr Reke-
Wits automobile
Stops For intersection
As Theodore Bailey. 97f5 Ged-
des Ri. stopped on W Cross St
fof the intersection Of Washtenaw
Ave Sunday afternoon his auto
mobile was struck in the rear by
another driven by Robert c. An
CELL, Ann Arbor
Cars Collide
Automobiles driven by Loretta
Dupuis. $40 Harris I'd, and Arthur
Dieierle. 30l y. Grove St, collid-
ed A. the intersection Of Wash
tenaW Ave and Washington St.
Saturday afternoon
Strikes Pole
Harry Kempi. 10. rs Allen I'd. ~
ceived a physicians treatment Tor
bruises and decorations on the leg
received when the automobile he
was driving on River st. left the
pavement and struck a utility pos
near North St. about II m. today
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
No Comment

Washington. Feb. 16 ms The
Navy Department today declined
even 10 comment on Paris report
that Admiral Thomas G Hart had
been killed in action. spokesman
simply asserting that the depart
ment had no such report
He added that a preliminary ex-
animation Of Navy records failed
to reveal a destroyer Hudson. sup.
posed to be the vessel on which
Harris demise occurred, according
10 the broadcast
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

nothing has been asked yet this
year for development OF air fields
by the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

First girl 10 sign up for parachute
training at the Bronx, N. Y, Office
Of Civilian Defense is lovely Mari
on Blessing. Central Press)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

BOMBAY. lndia-AP- Numbers
OF refugees from fallen Singapore
are arriving in this port, and the
Bombay government has estah.
lished a special relief committee
to attend to their needs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

DETROlT-lNS - Common
council decreed officially today
that Detroit 90 on war time
and stay on war time regardless
Of what Gov. Murray D. Van
Wagner Goes win the legisla-
tive approved Dill which would
move Michigan crooks back an
hour. Van Wagner is still de-
Gliding whether to approve or
veto the legislative bill.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

LONDON Ap- British bomb
ers blasted docks at the German
occupied French port OF St Ma
zaire last night following daylight
forays during which a German sup
ply ship was bombed of the Nor
weglan coast. the air ministry an
nounced today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16
Icy,
Two Hurt i'm
Car Crashes
Automobiles Also
Damaged

Three men were injured and auto
mobiles were damaged in traffic
accidents on sltppery stfrsss ara
roads IN wis 7ieirity over sths
week end. - 3 y
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

NEW YORk-lNS-- Paul G.
Hoffman. president of the Stude-
baker Corporation, today took over
active direction of the United Re-
lief Fund as national chairman.
Wendell l.. Willkie accepted the
post OF honorary national chair
man.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

OTTAWA-AP- Canada's sec
ond victory loan of 5000, 100000 was
opened to subscribers today in
drive for which President Roose-
Welt Joined the official send-off.
The President, whose words were
recorded in Washington and broad
cast last night, praised Canada's
achievements in her war effort TO
date and said 80 We now are
Joined with the other free peoples
of the world against an armed con
spiracy to wipe out free institu
tons wherever they exist"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

NEW YORK-INS-National ad-
yertising was modified today for
wartime service to the nation.
Announcement that the machinery
OF the entire industry has been
coordinated for inspiring and in.
structing the public concerning var
ious phases of the war efforts" was
made by the newly organized adver-
Using council.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

NEW YORk-AP-One seaman
was killed and another blown over
board by an explosion aboard the
Atlantic Refining Company tanker
Point Breeze last night after it ran
aground in Long Island Sound near
City Island. The second victim
was still missing today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

LONDON-INS-The British CO.
lonial office announced today It
has received no news OF Sir Shen-
ton Thomas, governor of Singapore.
The statement said it was consid-
cred extremely improbable that Sir
Shenton left Singapore and added
Axis reports to that effect were
regarded as propaganda.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

Continued on Page Five)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

SYDNEY. Australia -AP Prime
Minister John Curtin declared to-
day that everything we have.
everything which belongs TO us
must now be modified for the
battle Of Australia, as a result Of
Singapores fall
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

NEW HAVEN. Conn. ms
Yale students will be required to
engage in yirile forms Of manual
lsbor' under terms Of a compul
sorry physical training program an
nounced today by Or Charles Sey-
mour. president Of the University
Ditch digging. wood chopping and
brush cutting will be Included in
the extra curricular duties in order
to improve the muscles OF the Yale
men and prepare them for Army
duty.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

SAN FRANCISCO-INS - An
Australian broadcast heard today
by CHS said a land-based enemy
bomber appeared over Port Mores-
ny, New Guinea, Sunday, indicating
that japanese aircraft are now
operating from airfelds at Rabaul,
New Britain Island.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

Los ANGELES -1Ns-A CHECK
Or system in which workers in
Americas aircraft industry author.
fze weekly paycheck deduction to
buy defense bonds today revealed
West Coast employees are buying
$3.6S5,955 worth Of bonds annual
ly
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

See ALIENs-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

NEW DELHI. India-INS-Chi-
nese offensives have been launched
on R 2,000.mile front against the
Japanese invaders. said Chung
king dispatch received today In
New Delhi. Successes were scored
in northern Kiangsi and Human
provinces, the reports said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

See ROTARY-Page S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

See WAR Page s
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

BERNE-INS - Relations be-
tween Vidkun Quisling's Norwe-
gian government and Berlin are
still "unclarifed' the Berlin cor
respondent Of the Swiss newspa-
per Gazette de Lausanne, report.
ed today Quisling has been in
Berlin for conferences with Hitler
and German officials following his
recent elevation to the post Of
premier by Hitlers order.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

fBy Associated Press)
Senate
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

NEW YORk-INS A British
broadcast heard by MIC said to
day that munitions depot has
been blown UP in the Hague, Hol-
land. and that the Germans an
nounced 80 Dutchmen would be
shot unless the persons response
bic were discovered within five
days
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-16

NEW RK-INS-Josef Stain.
premier Of the U.S.S.R. will be
honored Feb. 20 by Indian tribes
in the United States, Mexico and
Central America. Stain Will be
made an honorary Indian chief
tribal leaders OF the Indian Con
federation OF America announced.