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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Black Peter
Power
From Petain
Now Virtually
Dictator Over
French People

London. Nov BINS French
Chief OF Government Pierre Laval
principal proponent OF fun collab.
Grafton with the Axis today was
vested with far reaching powers
TO promulgate laws as he deems
fit
The powers were granted Laval
by aged Chief OF State Marshal
Henri Philippe Petain At the con
Clusion Of a meeting OF the council
OF ministers at Vichy Tuesday, II
was disclosed.
The action. which also desig-
mated the unpopular BLACK Peter
as "presumptive successor" to
Marshal petain, makes Laval yir-
tual dictator OF France Previous
ly Admiral Jean Francois Darlan
had been designated to succeed
the marshal but since his capitula
ton to American authorities In
North Africa has been Invested OF
all offices by the Nichy govern
ment.
Laval set about Immediately TO
reorganize the cabinet. but the
changes were considered OF little
consequence since he holds all
power
In some quarters II was felt
that anew reign OF terror might
breako out in France due TO the
placing OF Laval in such domin'
ant position.
Nazicontrolled French news
papers. according to the BBC
meanwhile are admitting that pro
allied feeling has swept across
France since the American inya-
sion OF North Africa
Shouts OF Joy swept through
the homes OF certain Frenchmen
when they heard Of the American
landings in North Africa" the
newspaper LOeuyre said These
people confidently await the re-
suits OF the operations
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Clips
Powers Plan

Washington, Nov BINS A
House Ways and Means Subcom
mittee will meet Friday to start
drafting a compromise on President
ROoseyelt's proposal that he be
given life and death powers over
all immigration and tarif laws Tor
duration OF the war
The committee pigeon-holed the
sweeping bill late
yesterday after a sample OF con
gressiunal sentiment had COnylnc'
ed members that the measure could
never be gotten through Congress
in such broad form
Committee members said the new
version would be restricted solely
to the necessities OF war and that
plentiful safeguards would be en-
pOdied in the measure to make sure
that Congress retains the bulk Of
tn control over the tariff and i'm.
migration laws.
The subcommittee was appointed
to revise the bill despite the sup
porting testimony BY nigh ranking
oluciais. Iestifying
behind closed doors, Attorney Cen
,-t+i if33iaAte5 iie4ef=eeFetsFy- OF War
Patterson, assistant Secretary IL
Navy Forrestal. and Admiral Land,
chairman OF the Maritime Comm .a-
sion. and other officials Joined IN
very strongly urging that Mr..
Roosevelt be given power 70 sus-
pend tarin and immigration laws
where they impede the free move
ment OF persons and materials IN
yOlyed In the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Junior Chamber Plans Lively Meeting


Members OF The Junior Chamber
or Commerce will enjoy one OF
their most interesting dinner meet.
lugs tonight in Hotel Huron when
they will hear a discussion OF pos
sible peace terms OF the war, see
a demonstration in how 10 operate
their cars without inner tubes IN
the tires ana hear the experiences
Of a survivor OF a ship sunk by
torpedo.
Prof T.. r. bell. dean NJ mon
at Michigan Normal College. viii
discuss Conditions o. Peace. in
which he Will tell some Of the pos
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Wickard Seeking Dairy Controls
Democratic Leaders Seek to
Avoid Splits Within Party

less quarrels are buried behind
closed doors and a united front IS
presented on major legislation
THE Democrats in the Senate
ought to have frequent caucuses in
the future" said Sen. Allen J. 81
lender (D) La. Il am going -
suggest that members get together
so as to discuss questions to be
brought before Congress. attri-
butte many defeats suffered recent
ly by the Administration TO the
failure to submit propositions to
members for frank discussion n
stead Of presenting them TO us on
take il or leave it basis"
During the next Congress-, as
far as | can, will insist upon
meetings Of Democrats to discuss
all measures of consequence to be
brought before the Senate so that
we can decide what will be enacted
into law"
Sen Frederick Van Nuys CD
Ind. chairman OF the Senate Judi
ciary Committee, also advocated
holding Caucuses.
II think there is n great deal
OF sentiment for holding party
meetings TO steele intra-party quar-
relS,' he said. I've been here 10
years and there have been but two
CauCuses.'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

Washington, Nov 19-lNS- A
movement was launched among
Senate Democrats today to force
frequent party conferences AMI
caucuses in order to avoid suCn
party splits as that caused by the
anti-poll tax bill filibuster and the
bitter New Deal and anti-New Deal
battles Of the past.
The leaders in the movement not
only proposed &c discuss legisla-
lion, but to demand that President
Roosevelt inform them in advance
of New Deal legislative propTjals
so that a decision could be reach
ed on whether they would be coz
sidered.
WITH the Senate torn into fac
tons over the efforts of Majority
Leader Barley to force a vote on
the anti-poll tax bill, some Demo
cratic TENDERS predicted a crush
ing defeat for the party in 1874 IN
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Poisoned
Causes Deaths

Salem. Ore. Nov. 19-INS- Mass
food poisonings at the Oregon State
Insane Hospital at Salem brought
death 10 at least AZ persons to-
day. and institution officials were
waging a desperate battle to save
the lives OF nearly $50 other pa
tents described as "deathly sick
The tragedy struck the institution
shortly after frozen egg yolks were
served for the evening meal last
night. according 10 Dr. John C..
Evans, superintendent Of the hos
pitsl.
ITS a terrible situation" Dr.
Evans declared. We're doing all
we can to prevent more deaths and
giving emetics to those who are
sick in the hope they may pull out
Of IT,"
DR.. Evans charged that the egg
yolks were given the institution by
the Federal Surplus Commodities
Administration several months ago
and had been kept in a frozen con
ditiou ever since.
The hospital superintendent de
clared that all patients who were
fed the eggs last night became sick,
while others who did not eat them,
femafaed well
An immediate investigation of
the tragedy was promised by Gov
enor Charles A. Sprague OF Oregon
who described the situation as de
pl0rable'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Fuel Committee
Continues Work

The committee appointed by Mrs.
Mabel Stadtmiller. director Of the
Civilian Defense Volunteer Offices,
10 aid residents IN filling out their
fuel oil ration blanks and to give
Information on regulations will con-
tinue TO work I'm the city gas office
from 10 10 and from . 10 every
day through November .. Mrs.
Stadtmiller announced today
Mrs. Wilbur Best is chairman Of
this committee consisting Of Mrs.
George Bachman. Mrs. William
Peabody Mrs. Collin Bonner, Mrs.
Henry Wood. Mrs Lyon. Mrs
Charles Walter. Mrs. Nelson Bou.
tell Mrs. Howard Hclfrich. Mrs. F.
G. Wiedman aud Mrs. Ross Bower.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Soviet Makes
Advance IN
South
British Push Past
Benghazi After
Fleeing Nazis

tRv International News servies)
Continued success followed the
course OF allied campaigns today
on all fronts OF the worldwide
battlefront as decisive battles
shaped up In Tunlsia and New
Guinea.
American, British and French
forces moved closer TO Bizerte and
Tunis In North Africa in the wake
OF paratroop advance units and
London. predicted that the issus
would be fully Joined with the
Axis invaders over the week end.
On the iungle-clad island OF New
Guinea the battle for the Japanese
base at Buna approached a climax
a. Japanese destrnyers stood Oft
shore II was not clear. however,
whether the enemy warships were
preparing to support their land
forces or were awaiting an oppor-
tunity to eyacuate thems
On other fronts the armies of
the United Nations moved slowly
but ineXorably ahead. An upsurge
Of offensive power has been I'M
leashed by Russian forces on thu
southern front while in Libya the
British Eighth Army pressed on be.
yond PenRhazi on the heels OF the
beaten and stripped tank forces OF
Nazi Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
Contact with the enemy was estab-
lished south OF the port.
Clear Signs
There were clear signs today
that the threat of allied spokesmen
TO subject Italy 10 terrific bomb
inRs was seriously intended as
huge Raj force from England
smashed at Turin.
IN the Far East there were rumb-
lings Of new activity in Burma and
South China. Following the an
nounccment OF Raj bombings OF
Japanese airnelds at Rangoon.
Magwc and Mciktila. Chinese
military spokesman reported that
the enemy had massed 5000 10
10000 men on the upper SalOven
Tor a thrust into Nunnan province.
The japanese forces were report
I'd 10 be equipped with rubber
boats for river crossings and were
said 10 have concentrated 200 10
900 planes on Burma airfields.
Might Counter
But the possibility remained
that allied forces in India might
counter with an offensive into
Burma
Al least three allied columns
were believed to be driving into
Tunisla AZ the Eighth Army in
Libya closed in on the Axis forces
on the eastern arm Of he gigantic
African pincers movement.
London greeted reports that a
fighting French force was driving
north On-Llbya from the Lake Chad
region OF French Equatorial Africa
with great deal OF reserve II
was pointed out that the move
mont OF a selfsufficieut army over
hundreds Of miles Of desolaie
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
COP. Claims
Material

Chicago. Nov. l9-INS-The Re-
publican party will 20 into the
1914 presidential campaign with
plenty OF first class material for
the top Office. GOV. Harold +. Stas-
sen OF Minnesota declared today.
He named four as a starter
Wendell l.. Wilkie, Gov elect Tho
mas y. Dewey Of New York. Gov.
John W. Bucker Of Ohio and Gov.
Leverett Saltonstall of Massachu-
sets. BHcker and Saltonstall we're
reelected Nov 3, as was Stassen.
Stassen forgot 10 name another
Republican frequently mentioned
as presidential timber-himsef
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
See DAIRY Page s
Four Men to
Speed

Washington. Nov. 10 ms
WPB Chairman Donald NJ. Nelson
today assured aircraft top-flight
ranking in the nations armament
program by naming a four man
board to take complete charge of
the 1943 output Of combat planes.
Charles +. Wilson. former pres
ident OF General Electric, who re
Gently came to the War Production
Board as vice chairman In charge
OF production was appointed as
head OF the new aircraft commit
tee.
Other members are MAJ. Oliver
p. Echols. of the Army Air Corps
Rear Admiral Ralph DAWSON, OF
the Navy Bureau Of Aeronautics,
and Harold f. Talbot. chief of
the WPB aircraft division.
The new group IS expected 10
provide a powerful impetus in the
output OF planes. ending criticism
that the aircraft production pro
gram lacked adequate direction
Gnu came bll EtNbhu DtNl III lllf
competition for H4ateFtalsz
WPB officials have estimated
this years production of planes at
between $4,000 and 10000, although
the original goal was 10000. Pres
ident Roosevelt said recently that
materials were going into the pro-
duction OF fewer number Of bet
Ter and more heavily srmored
craft.
The 1913 goal was set by the
President last January at 125,000
planes.
It had been previously reported
that Wilson's first assignment
would be 10 concentrate on air
craft production The new board.
Il was said, will have top respon.
sibility for all phases Of the pro
gram. superseding The aircraft
scheduling unit at Wright Field, o.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Infant Safe,
Seek Kidnaper

Los Angeles, Nov 10 ms Pc
lice and deputy sheriffs intensi.
fled their search throughout met
ropolitan Los Angeles today for
Mrs. Margaret Sharon O'Dea Wal
lace on suspicion OF kidnapping
three small children after attempt
ing to kill their mother near En-
cinitas last Monday night.
The kidnap suspect escaped
from a police trap in the Firestone
district OF Los Angeles yesterday
after abandoning the six weeks
old baby of lnez Maclam, %, the
woman she sllegedly bludgeoned
with a rock and then pushed from
4 high ocean bluff.
The infant was found In a park.
ed automobile and was taken TO
the Children's Home Society to
Join the two older children OF Mrs.
Maclam whom the suspect had left
with a matron at Union Station
here on Tuesday afternoon
Investigators who traced Mrs.
Wallace's movements since the
near tragedy at the ocean bluff
said she had visited her husband,
James II. Wallace, In the Los An.
geles County Jail carrying the baby
in her arms after leaving the old
er children. Kay Rose MaClam, T.,
and Clark Edwards Maclam. 5, In
the railway station.
Wallace, serving sentence on
narcotics conviction. told police
his wife informed him she gave
birth to the baby last week. Wal
lace said that he believed his wife
was motherhood crazy.
AT San Diego County hospital
Mrs Maclam was reported in a
critical condition and was being
administered frequent blood trans
fUEiOug
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Sharp Reduction
For Civilians
Probable

Washington, Nov. 19-lNS- Sec
rotary Of Agriculture Wickard to-
day considered a sweeping plan for
federal control of dairy products,
with a view to sharp reduction in
civilian consumption of milk and
milk products.
Definitely in the shape Of THINGS
to come. agriculture experts said,
is milk rationing in at least a score
Of boom towns.
The overall milk control program
will. II adopted, call for drastic cuts
in the total amounts of milk, butter,
cheese, ice cream and evaporated
milk available to civilians.
Civilian consumption Of fluld milk
may be cut by 1919 per cent. Off
cials estimated that average milk
consumption next year will be re-
duced TO $50 pounds, compared with
S3S pounds in 1912.
Further. civilian supply OF cheese
will probably be cut as much as
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Next
on Agenda Of
IrurnanCroup
Shipyards Also
to be Probed bV
Committee

Washington. Nov l9-INS The
Truman Defense Investigating Com.
mittee today turned its attention
to defense housing project eNpendi-
lures in Winfield Park, n. j.. and
charges OF inefficiency and Excess
sive profits in shipbuilding yards in
Maine
Headed by Sen. Truman (D) Mo,
the committee today hears repre-.
sentatives OF the reorganized Fed
eral Housing Agency. IN charge OF
the Winfield Park project, WPA Of
ficials, project engineers and con.
tractors
Tomorrow the committee will re-
sumo its inquiry into the South
Portland and Todd Bath shipyards
in Maine, where charges have been
made OF excessive profits and met
ficient use OF manpower in the con
struction OF ships for the Maritime
Commission.
A preliminary investigation Of
the Winfield Park project reveals
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
American, British French
Forces Move NearerB izerte
as Jap Ships Wait at Buna
Rumor Blamed in
Capital Blackout

Washington, Nov. BINS Mali
Cious rumors today were blamed
for last nights unscheduled black
out Of the nations capital and parts
OF nearby Maryland and virginia.
While the once of Civilian De
tense had planned only a test Of
the communications control cent
ers, air raid sirens were sounded
about s p. m Homes were BACKED
out. traffic stopped, wardens went
their rounds warning persons to
eXtinguish lights and busses dis
charged passengers and sent them
To shelters.
In the downtown area buildings
were hurriedly hlacked out and
theaters put out marquee and lob
by lights and stopped selling tick
cts.
The OCD's order for the com
munications test said that there
will be no blackout, no interior.
ence with tratiic. no sounding "
alert sirens or an all clear"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
School
Sought

Lansing, Nov. 10 APP Dr. En-.
cene b. Elliott state superinten-
dent OF public instruction. disclosed
today he would ask the legislature
for a S45,OOO.oO0 annual appropria-
ton for the public schools
The Michigan Education Asso-
citation has spoken In terms OF a
$50 100000 annual appropriation.
compared with the current grant
Of Si4,5OO.OO0.
Elliott said a Si5,000.000 total OF
state aid and the constiuutionally-
guaranteed primary school fund
would pay out for the first time,
under the complicated formula the
state employs for the distribution
This, he said is due to a revi
sion Of the equalized valuation Of
assessahle property in the state,
aa important factor IT, -dotermln-
ing the ALLEGATIONS TO various school
districts The equalized valuation
has no bearing on the assessed val
uation which determines the
amount Of taxes paid on the prop
critics.
An Increase Of approximately
100000 in equalized value, the
superintendent explained meant
that on strictly mathematical
basis the formula would work as
It is written. In the past 1t has
been necessary 10 make flat or ad-
justed percentage changes in
amounts the formula would provide
each school TO keep the total Of
ALLEGATIONS within the appropriat
ed sum
The legislature is expected to
face loud demands that the formu.
Ia be made understandable. The
supreme court has called II am
bfpuoUe and confusing
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
American Legion
Plans New Party

Mrs. Lawrence SChaffer and
Robert Schrepper are the co-chair.
men for the American Legion party
for service men Friday night at the
soldiers barracks Junior hostess
es are 10 meet at the legion home
at s o'clock.
The senior hostesses for this
week are Mrs Robert Schrepper
Mrs. Howard Merit Mrs Elton
Cassidy. Mrs Marjorie Atkins.
Mrs. Jack Erickson. and Miss Doris
Roth.
Mrs Owen Campbell OF the Le
glon Auxiliary is chairman Of the
refreshment committee
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
More Men 20
to Join Army

One hundred and forty county
draftecs from Board Two left at
5 p. M Wednesday and 100 from
Board one, Ann ArbOr draftees
left at 8 a. m this morning for
the new Army induction center at
Kalamazoo where they receive
their final physical check up and
where accepted draftees will take
their Army oath.
Neither board has yet received
instructions to shorten the fur
Tough period for indicted men from
two to one week. instructions
from the Sixth Army Corps head
quarters at Chicago are expected
To come soon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Pearl Buck Sees Need
to End Intolerance

New York. Nov. l9-TNS-Pre-
udice and intolerance must be sac
Hhced along with sugar and gaso-
line. Pearl Buck. noted author,
warned today.
UNLESS We begin to act on that
principle here and now in the
midst Of war. victory will not bring
peace she said when presented
with a momcuto for her fight
against intolerance bv tHe Council
Against Intolerance in America.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

sibie arrangements that may he
made after the war.
Bruce Bradley, oklahoma City,
Okla. a representative Of a park
ing meter company, will demon.
erate how 20 mount tire on a
car wheel without the use Of an in
ner tube. According TO the plan
outlined. after the bead Of the tire
is emoothed, airpressurc forces the
tire against the rim 10 form an Fl.
fcctivo seal.
seamon First class Martin Baltz.
oil. survivor In the sinkiug Toy
Jap submarines Of the destroye1
O.Brien. will relate his experience.
lie Is visiting MS family in }psi-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

IanH on mrlough. Ten service
men from the Army Air Force
Training Detachment camp at the
Bomber Plant will. be guests The
meeting will begin with a dinner
at $50 p. m.
The Jaycces. sponsors OF dance
each wednesday evening in the
Charles MoKenny Hall, hope that
more couples will continue 10 at
tend the event regularly. They
feel that the affair. conducted in
O pleasant atmosphere and with a
leading orchestra Tor music. is a
contribution to the public social
life. and is deserving Of fun sup.
port
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Congress Today

fBv Associated Press)
Senate
Poll tax filibusfer enters sixth
day meets az noon. Eastern War
Timrb.
banking Committee studies bill
20 give small business men exclu-
siye right 70 tire sales 1:30 am
Agricultural Committee Consid-
ers ways OF forcing higher farm
price ceilings. t1u.30J.
House
Routine session tnoon).
Wednesday
Senate
Devoted another day to poll tax
fili1uster
House
In recess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Leopold Spends 18th
Birthday in Prison

Joliet, H.. Nov. lg--INS-Nathan
Leopold. who with Richard Loeb
killed Bobby Franks in a thrill.
murder Is years ago, observed his
3Sth birthday in Statewide Prison
today.
lie is the only one OF the princi-
Ial figures in the case stlll alive.
His accompice. Loeb, was fatally
slashcd by a fellow convict. Cla:-
cnce barrow. noted lawyer who de-
Tended the two j. dead, a. is Cir
cult Judge John r. Cayer.y who
sentenced the pair
The parents and brother o. Bob
By Franks also are dead
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

COLUMBUS. -INs-Couscien-
t.ous directors will be working IN
live state hospitals By early Deoem-
her ohio Welfare Director Charles
l.. Sherwood announced today. He
said the 05ieetors would be- under
direct supervision Of The hospital
superintendent and would receive
So so per month. the same amount
,hey are noe paid ia various con
E-icutlogs objectors' camps.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19
Rochon New
War Casualty

Another Michigan state Normal
College graduate has given his life
in the service Of his country. En-
sign Louis Rochsn was killed In an
accident Wednesday Details arc
unknown. His father is S j.
Rochon, postmaster Of Marine City.
Rochon was a member or the
class OF 1871 and enlisted iH June
OF that year lie was well known
among ;hc local townspeople here.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

RICHMOND. Calf. - AP- The
Liberty freishter which Henry J.
Kalscr's Rich m on d shipyard
launched in record { days, Is
hours and Is minutes last week was
ready for service tn an hour less
than three days more.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.-INs
John Henry Swan, 26-year old
negro theater porter. today faced a
death sentence for the Staying last
Oct. OF Marion Oliver. Swon
was convicted OF having lured Miss
Oliver, a patron, into the theater
lounge where he beat her to death
while 400 watched the showing OF
a feature film. Then he threw her
nude body from second floor win
dow.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

NEW YORK ms - Anthony
Cramer. 42-year old German-bom
mechanic today faced the possibili-
ty of paying with his life for his
part in aiding the eight Nazi sabo-
tours who were landed in this coun-
try by submarines last June. Sen
tence will he imposed next Wednes-
day by Federal Judge Henry w.
Goddard before whom a jury OF ~
men yesterday found cramer guilty
of extending aid to Werner Thiel
and Edward j. Kerling, two OF the
saboteurs who since have been exc
Cuted.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

Dr. Mary NianIss sAiropaiist III
Perrin. Phone az NJ evenings.
ADV. lI21S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

CAIRO-AP-Kng Farouk / said
IN a throne speech on the opening
Of a new session Of parliament to-
day that Egypt. non-belligerent ally
Of the United Nations. had request.
ed and received promise Of repre-
sentation I'm any peace conferences
10 be held after the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-19

RTYKJAVIK - UP - Regent
Syeinn BiOernsson entertained Lee
land B. Norris. United States minis
ter to Iceland. and number Of
Americans Of Icelandic extraction,
including the regents brothers,
Hjalmar and Jon Bjernsson of Min
neapolis, Mimi, at a tea this weeH,
1t was learned today.