The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
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10 the office OF the county clerk.
The Board warned that IS per
cent OF present users OF tires would
not be eligible for priorities certi-
ficates. This information brought
into discussion the curtailing Of
delivery services because no de
livery trucks can become eligible
fol- new tires. Food dealers at the
meeting indicated they would con
fer on some plan OF curtailment
OF delivery service.
Mrs. Paul Ehman representing
the Consumer Relation Committee
OF the Ypsilanu Defense Council
reported that her group was in
terested In bringing about a com
plete understanding between re-
tailers and consumers on prices,
substitute materials, fair trade
practices and conservation OF pap
er bags and boxes. She especial
ly urged that all sensationalism
be kept out of advertising so that
public fears would not be unduly
aroused.
J. Earle Mayity Of the Ypsilanti
Daily Press spoke on use of ad-
yertising TO educate the public 10
accept defense regulations. He
made an emphatic appeal TO the
retailers TO help overcome COM
placency and alleged that much
present day patriotism was still
very superficial. He said that
even people purchasing defense
stamps were, IN a surprising mum
Der OF cases, turning them in for
cash shortly after having pur-
chased them. Mr.. Mavity present,
ed a request from the United
States Treasury Department ask
ing for retail cooperation in the
sale OF defense stamps and bonds.
The matter was referred for con-
sideration 10 the Retail Affairs
Committee OF the Board OF Com
merce.
Bert Harrison, chairman OF the
Retail Merchants Committee of
the Board OF Commerce presented
o. ]. Cleary, Board president, as
chairman OF the evening, who
spoke on the effect the war had
on the normal activities of all
business men.
Mayor Ross X Bower. chairman
OF Ypsilanti Defense Council, made
an appeal TO the merchant group
asfing them 10 realize that the
nation was at war and that every
one would have to be prepared TO
suffer inconvenience.
Mr.. Ungrodt pointed out that the
retailers moral responsibilities
were greatly increased and that
they had TO use the utmost caution
in avoiding suggestions that would
cause boarding. He pleaded that
merchants, even in the face of
shortage of certain commodities,
should endeavor TO spread things
among as many customers as pos
sible rather than permit a small
percentage to pile up reserve sup
plies. He phophecied that If this
couldn't be done voluntarily BUSH
ness men would have TO expect
an increasing amount OF govern
ment regulation through ration
ing.
Following the retailers meeting
tire dealers, defense rationaing Of
ficials, and labor representatives
met with Mrs. Smith and indicated
a desire to cooperate wholeheart-
eddy in the tire rationing plan.
Tire dealers who wish TO be in
spectors who determine need OF
tires, are to write their requests to
Mrs. Smith on their business sta
tionery. Blanks for tire applica.
tions will be provided and anyone
desiring to purchase tires may OBJ
tain blanks from tire dealers. The
blanks will be submitted 10 Mrs.
Smith and the tire rationing board
OF the county for decision. The
forms will also be available to the
public at the Ypsilanti Gas De-
partment offices and the Chamber
OF Comm cree.