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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
COnferees at
Pan American
Meet Divided
Hopes Rising For
Eventual Unity

Rio de Janeiro. Jan. 15-INS-
Although hopes increased for even
tual unity, delegates of 81 nations
to the conference of Pan Amer
lean foreign ministers remained
divided today on the Issue OF anti
Axis measures as they assembled
for the formal opening OF the par
ley.
The delegates were split into
three groups with regard to the
chief proposal that the American
republics break all relations with
the Axis nations.
One group favored a declaration
OF war, another a rupture OF Dip
lomatic relations, and a third a
policy of strict non-belligerency-
while little Ecuador threatened to
throw a monkey wrench into the
machinery with a demand that her
border dispute with Peru be set
tied before any other negotiations
were opened.
The delegation from Ecuador re-
NAMED firm in their threat to bolt
the conference unless it agreed in
advance to seek a formula for set.
tlement OF the ancient dispute.
Meanwhile, Argentina fell into
the lead Of those nations least in
clined to cooperate with the United
States In declaring overt war
against the Axis powers.
Enrique Ruiz Guinazu. The Ar
gentinian foreign minister. asked
to be excused from his expected
meeting with Sumner Welles, lead
er Of the United States delegation,
on the grounds Of previous engage
ments.
At the opposite extreme was a
group led by Santo Domingo, ask
ing for an out and out declaration
of war on the Axis.
Midway between these extremes
Is Mexico. with support from Col
umbia and Venez ella, which will
advocate a diplomatic rupture with
the Axis powers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
La Cuardia to
be Given Fund

Washington. Jan. 15-INS- Pres
ident Roosevelt was credited with
a major legislative victory today az.
ter Senate and House conferees
agreed to give Mayor Fiorello La
Guardia. of New York, control OF q
s100.O0O,OOO fund to purchase neces-
stiles for civilian defense against
Axis air raids.
The Presidents victory came
only after La Guardia promised the
House Migration - Committee that
he would do one OF three things
shortly; (D-resign as civf1ian de-
Tense director; (2) resign as mayor
Of New York; (S) or quit both jots
to enlist in the Army.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
Car Hits Train,
Driver Injured

Harold Dapprleh, 300 South ST,
narrowly escaped serious In ury
when the automobile he was dri. b.
ing struck the front Ct a New fo.k
Central Railroad locomotive at
crossing on re.routed M-l7 about
two mics east OF Ypsllanti about
80 p. m. Wed esday
Dapprich was discharged after
receiving treatment at Boyer Me-
mortal Hospital for cues and
bruises. His automobile was vir-
tually demolished.
Dapprich, who was driving on
the new M.l7 pavement north nj
the Ypsilanti bomber plant. toia
state police he at first failed TO
see the locomotive apr acH
and then swerved his car In an at
tempt TO avoid a col ION.
Cars Collide
As Paul Browning. PAS Holmes
Rd., attempted to make a left turn
into trailer camp on Holmes Ri
near Wizard Rd.. his automobile was
struck by another driven by RAY.
mond Phelps. 1850 Godfredson Rd.,
about 6 p. m. Wednesday. Both
automobiles we're dana ged.
Ice Blamed
An icy street contributed 10 a
collision involving an automobils
owned by william McEnroe, Ann
Arbor, and another that had been
parked before his home by Paul
Vinson, 704 Emmett ST.. about 10
,. m. Wednesday Police officers
reported that while both sutom0.
biles we're parked al the curb. Mr.
McEnroe's automobile slid against
the rear Of Mr.. Wilson's car.
Fence Damaged
Mrs. Robert Lister. 100 Stewart
St., reported % police Wednesday
afternoon that about 30 feet q
fence al the side Of her home had
been Knocked down by a vehicle
driven b. az unidentified person.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
INCREASE To Be
MADE IN SIZE Of
BOMBER FACTORY
Employment List Rumored
Tipped From $4,000
to 100000
STATE FILA DIRECTOR
CALLS MEETING HERE
Ground Broken Today For
100000 Training
School

Public relations department Of
fcials OF Ford Motor Co. said to-
day that Ypsilanti bomber plant
will be increased in size but were
unable to announce how much or
how many more men will be need
ed in the completed plant The de-
partment was unable to confirm a
rumor that employment list of the
bomber plant had been upped from
$4,000 to 100000.
But because of the increasing
size OF the bomber plant, Raymond
H. Foley. state director OF FLA,
has called a general assembly OF
all Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti buil!'
ers, contractors, lumber dealers
bankers and other financiers con-
cerned with house building. The
meeting will be in Cleary College
auditorium Jan. 20 at 1880 p. m.
A recent change in the fede. al
law allowing FILA aid to persons
building houses TO rent or sell will
be discussed. Previously, the FLA
loan plan was for persons who
themselves expected TO live in the
houses they built.
Preliminary to expansion at the
bomber plant. ground was broken
otoday for a new 100000 school
in which Ford Motor Co. intends 10
train skilled workers for employ
ment In the bomber plant.
The new building, 40S feet long
and SIS feet wide, will be north Of
the present structure. The two
s1oly school will be of concrete anc
brick construction. The building
as expected to be completed in MAJ
Frederick E. Searle. head Of
Ford school system, said the new
educational unit will have capacity
Of 1900 to 5000 students apt
added, 1T will go a long way to
ward overcoming future shortag,
of skilled aircraft workers"
Construction men at the bonnie
plant now number 1900, the larges
since work first started on the plan
last spring.
Recent cold weather cut work
ing schedules for so per cent OF tn,
workers to six days a week. Abou
800 were employed last week end
Ford officials at the bomber plan
said today that men were returninl
TO seven day working schedules a
work warrants.
Plan Perturbation
Washington Jan. 15-INS-- Tn
Federal Works Agency announce
today that the entire productio
capacity OF the country's prefabr
Gated house building industry wi
be used and manufacturers will b
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
Mayor Names
Salvage Unit

First step in the organization o.
"Sah age for Victory" pgog. an
to continue in Ypsilanti for the
Duration" was taken Wednesday
with the appointment Of a local
salvage committee by Mayor Ross
K. Bower, defense council head.
Committee members include T..
Z. Schill, chairman, +. NJ. Maddux,
|. Hertzberg. Mrs. Glenn B. Arnold
Leonard w. Menzi and Norris G.
Wiltse. Notification OF their ap-
pointment, Mayor Bower said. is
being sent to the state defense
council, which ordered formation
Of the group as subcommittee OF
the local defense council.
The committee will make a.
rangements for regular collection
Of waste paper, scrap metal, ra3s
and rubber.
The collection campaign began
Monday by Ypsilsnti High School
students, Mayof Bower said. will
be incorporated into the city SAL
wage program. Plans are for sal
wage program to continue indeA-
niteiy, Mr.. Bower explained. for
the need for materials Will become
more acute as long as the war
lasts.
Lit. Col. Harold A. Furlong. ad.
ministrator OF the state defense
council, pointed out the need for
tho salvage program ia his letter
to heads OF local councils.
steel furnaces" Col. FurloHg
declared, ARE shutting down s3r
lack OF iron and steel scrap. Pa
per mills are desperate for suihci.
ent waste paper from which 10
make cartons and wrappings for
shells and airplane parts. Rags
are needed as never befo. G. You
snow how precious rubber has be
oouaa
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
British, Dutch Planes in
Fierce Battle With Japs
Above City of Singapore
Invaders Reach
Last Defense
in Johore
Ship Sunk by Sub
Short Distance
From New York
lnY the AsocIntel Press


Japan's invasion armies were
pictured by Tokyo headquarters to-
day as driving into the rain.lashed
jungles OF Johore state, less than
10 miles north OF Singapore. whils
British and Dutch planes fought
Japanese raiders in a fierce battle
over Singapore itself
Johore state is the last defense
bulwark before Singapore.
A bulletin from imperial Japa-
nese army headquarters said Japa-
nese troops advancing down the
west coast Of the Mala.E Peninsula
crossed the border into Johore
state last night, capturing the
strategic rail junction Of Gemas.
Gemas lies on the border be-
tween Johore state and Malacca
straits Settlement.
Dome1. oncial Japanese news
agency, said 10000 British troops
defending the approaches 10 Singa-
pore had been completely enclr.
cled" and that japanese forces had
captured Tampin. another rail point
southwest OF Gemas. only 20 miles
north OF the Port OF Malacca.
Troops Arrive
The arrival in Burma OF fresh
British and Chinese troops equiJ
ped for instant action croused h.
among Britons that Burma W.
become the base for a strong
teroffensive against Japan
1ailand.
Preparations for COZ
with China are well in d
communique from.
"Liaison between CT
British STATS proceeds.
Grim PARABLE
Torpedoing OF the 9.57
er Norness IN United y
ping lanes so miles sod
the tip OF Long island pl
grim Atlantic parallel tc|
December operations OF ID
submarines OF the Pacific
United States Navy hen.
ever. accomplished an even md
audacious feat in Drawing japanese
attacks to move the whole combat
fleet based at Cavite. near Manila,
and its train OF supply ships. tank
ers and other auxiliarles TO a new
base in comparatively secure wat
ers for continuance Of the fight.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
Township Election Petition
Deadline Will be Jan. 9th

According to Prosecuting Attor-
ney George Meader. candidates for
Ypsilanti Township offices will
have until January p 10 file their
petitions with the Township Clerk
Mrs. Lillian Sheppard. Considerable
confusion has resulted because OF
an Interpretation of laws regarding
primary elections. Belief had heen
expressed that the deadllne for the
township should be the same as that
for the cities.
However. Mr.. Meader quotes the
state law. Section 29G1 OF the Com.
piled Laws OF 1929 regarding the
holding Of township primaries: In
order to secure the placing OF any
name Of any candidate upon any
ballot It shall be necessary
for such candidate to file with
the village or township clerk not
Annual meeting Community Fund,
Call Board OF Commerce for resery
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

less than 20 days before the day
designated for the holding OF such
caucus, petition signed by not
less than one per cent nor more
than four per cent OF electors Of
such village or township as shown
by the registration books thereof
asking that his name be placed upon
such ballot and designating the Of
flee and the political party or organ.
ization upon whose ballot he desires
10 have such name so placed"
The township has been under the
primary system and by law the date
OF the primary election Is set as the
third Monday in February. There.
fore all candidates will have until
the 9th to file, he points out.
Confusion was caused by an act
covering cities. counties, and dis
See BLECTION-Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

WINNIPEG, Man.-lNS-Enemy
aliens residing along the Pacific
Coast today faced removal to the
interior. A Canadian government
announcement. aimed particularly
at japanese nationals. said none
would be permitted to remain
along the western seaboard except
those with special police permits.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

annual meeting. washtenaw County
Fair Society. Monday afternoon.
ESQ, Jan. 49, Court House. Ann
Arbor. Mich. Adv. lis
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

WASHlNGTON-lNS Sec
rotary OF War Stlmson today
announced that the U. S. Army
will be expanded to 100000
men before the end Of 1912.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight:
Cloudy, Moderate

CHICAGO-INS-Sales Of real
estate from the Marshall Field
estate in Chicago were brought Il
a total OF approximately sls.5UO,OO'
for the last three and half year,
today with the sale of the famou'
Marshall Field Garden Apartment
&c the Doubleby Company.
WASHlNGTON-lNS-- The
Whiee House TOD = announced
that Robert {. n lily had tend
cred his resignation as a MEM
Der Of the Securities and Gs'
change Commission. Healy,
native OF Bennington, W., Is
one Of the Republican members
OF SEC and the only original
member remaining on the
board.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

ROCK ISLAND. Ill.-INS-Be-
ginning today. the work week for
several hundred employees at the
Rock Island Arsenal will be ex-
tended. in some cases up to SIS
hours. The big plant also will be
put on seven day a week basis
within q sh )rt time. The workers
will get time and a half for more
than 40 hours a week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

wAsHINGTON-AP-The multi
millionaire Swedish financial opera
tor Axel Wenner-gre was put On
the State Departments war black.
list today just as he was consider
ing formation Of a 500 100000 syn
dicate In Mexico. The fabulous
Swede who numbers Greta Garb5
and the Duke and Duchess Of
Windsor among HIS friends appear
ed under the headings Mexico am
Peru in an addition OF l.s00 ind
yiduals aud Arms 70 the blacklisl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

Annual meeting Community Fund High Friday
Call Board OF Commerce for reservations Phone 7
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

See BOY sooUTs-Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

HONOLULU - ms United
States Army headquarters announ-
ced today that the Is minute air
raid warning in Honolulu yester'
day was mot a practice alarm"
The alarm was given shortly be-
fore noon but no bombs were
dropped.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

wASHINGTON-lNS- The ma
tons tire dealers. faced with eco
nomic ruin by the governments
order freezing and rationing tire
sales. place their case for relief
before Congress today Following
appearance OF representatives Of
another industrial war-victim. the
country's $4,000 automobile deal
ers. they will tell the House small
business committee just how the
tire regulations affect them and
what they think should be done to
relieve their plight.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

CHICAGo-INS- New govern
ment witnesses we're to be called
TO the stand in federal court today
against nine officers and associates
of resources corporation interna.
tional who are being tried on
charges Of using the mails to de-
fraud.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

Continued on Page Eight
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

LONDON-INS-New indication
OF German alarm over preparations
for revolt in the Netherlands was
seen here today in a renewed
warning published by the Nazi
controlled Dutch press against pos
session Of arms.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

WASHINGTON-INS - Secre
tary OF War Stimson today dis
closed that Charles A. Lindbergh II
engaged in special service for th'
War Department. Stimson re
fused to disclose the nature Of Tho
Lone Eagles mission. He also re
fused to say whether LindbersI
had been reinstated in the Army
with the rank of colonel.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

LONDON-AP-King George OF
Greece and King Peter of Yugosla.
via signed an agreement today unit
ing the two countries Of which they
are rulers-in-exile In defense. for
eign policy and foreign trade.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-15

LONDON-AP- With the JapaI
ese peril TO Singapore inereasinI
the London press lashed out toda
at the great tragedy OF Malaga
and called for the immediate expu
sion OF cabinet buds and Sing
pore blimps." Make Singapore
Tobruk was the-cry in many qua
tiers while the authorized BIRTHS
Spokesman withheld comment 9
japanese claims OF fresh gains
rainy Malaga.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-04-25
Club PM Presents
Its College Hour

On December 2, 1941, the young
adults Of PrattS Memorial Church,
Of which Rev Whalon Fl. Black
mon. A B., D. D, is pastor, organ
:zed a CLUB, taking on the unique
name OF Club Pm" whose pur-
pose is to aid the church proper
and TO offer wholesome social en-
treatments for young adults.
Under the brilliant and dynamic
leadership Of Miss Like B. Walker,
president. its corps of officers and
members, the club has grown from
its infancy to one of enviable pro-
portions, and is rapidly assuming
its place rs an intellectual, social
and religious auxiliary of the
church that has no peers.
Club p M. presented the church
with two beautiful pairs OF draper
les; assumed two monthly obliga-
tons formerly met by the trustee
board; organized an Uslerette
Board and Choral ensemble. The
club anticipates the accomplish
nlent of more projects and is forti :
flying itself to meet any Herculean
task.
On Sunday evening, April 26tn,
1912 at S o'clock, Club P. NJ. pre-
sents college Hour" full hour
Of musical and intellectual enter
tair ment. Local colleges and alumni
of other colleges will be presented
on program, and it Is planned THAI
college Hour" will become an an
nual event.
The public is cordially invited to
attend. Come out and represent
your college. For further informa-
lion call Miss l.. B. Walker, 2-0lf2
or Net tye M Perkins, 4-874S.
Go to your church or someone's
church On, Sunday.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-04-25
Tougaloo Choir
Completes Tour

The Tougaloo College Choir of
Tougaloo. Mississippi, located five
miles north of the State Capital Is
very proud of its recent achieve
ments. just returned from a tour
of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mis-
sissippi where it sang a program Of
concert music including Bach,
Palestine, Mozart, Bizet, Gounod,
Victor Herbert, and the famous
Ballad for Americans. The rich
resonant voice of Alvin c.. Free
man, Baritone, scared to unrivaled
heights at Alabama State Teachers
College.
Edwina Divers was at her best
In Agnus Del, Bizet, and the Cruel
fixion. Negro Spiritual, at South
ern University. She has been ac-
claimed by respected critics as
having artistic possibilities equaling
those OF many current artists.
Marion Anderson said of her "a
glorious voice"
Marion Pierce, accompanist and
obligato soloist in Rofnany Life
gave her most outstanding organ
performance In the beautiful
chapel OF Talladega College.
Orville Moseley, director of the
A Capella Choir was most impress
ed by his students singing of The
Chorales from "Jesu, Priceless
Treasure. Bach at billiard Univer-
sity.
This group is now planning to
appear in the city of jackson under
the sponsorship of a regular book
Ing agency. Professional record
ings are expected to be made SO
that their singing might be enjoyed
by countless numbers of persons
who may not have the opportunity
OF hearing them in person.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-04-25
NEW MT. ZION SUNDAY
SCHOOL ENTERTAINS

Glass No. 10, the ladies' class of
the New Mt. Zion Sunday School,
delightfully."- entertained the officers
and teachers of the school. We'd
nesday evening, April 18th in the
basement of the church.
Featuring the entertainment for
the evening was very interesting
Bible Quizz conducted by Rev. A.
L. Rice, pastor of the Mt. Helm
Baptist Church. The Quizz which
covered the material of the first
quarters work-"The Synoptic
Gospels" was conducted in the
form Of a Spelling Bee" and was
greatly enjoyed by all.
afterwards a delicious plate
luncheon was served. Everyone
expressed himself as having spent
an enjoyable evening. Mrs. Lillian
Randall is Glass teacher Mr.
James v. Clark, School Superin-
tendent and Rev j. H. Robinson.
Pastor.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-04-25
ELLIS yARNADO NupTfALs

y ~ ~ III
Miss Mary Belle Ellis, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ellis. OF
Canton, Miss, became the bride of
Mr.. Ransom Bouldin Varnado, son
of Rev. r. l.. Varnado of Ticks
burg, Miss, in a beautiful cere-
mony, Sunday afternoon, April 5th
az O'Clock.
INITIAL vows were pledged in the
home Of the brides parents before
a beautifully arranged altar Of
candles in candelabra style, with
floor baskets Of Easter lilies, glad
oil and ferns. Rev. r l.. Varnado,
father of the groom, performed the
ceremony,
Preceding the ceremony Mr..
Leonell Ellis, brother of the bride
lighted the candles. A program of
nuptlal music was given by Mrs
india Sumerfield CT Grenade and
Mr.. Leroy Ellis. another brother Of
the bride, singing, 20 Promise Me-
Doris McIntire, sister of the bride,
was the only attendant.
OuC OF Town guests were. Rev
and Mrs. Alva Varnado,s Columbia.
Miss, Mr. and Mrs. j. M McIntire,
VickSburg; Mrs. India E. Sumer-
field. Grenada; Annie Stokes and
little Emma Doris Phillips Of Gre
nada; Mines. Bonnie Watson, Lew
is Braden and Joe Varcel, Mem
phis, Tenn; Mr.. Il. G. Harper and
Miss Esther Dixon, Jackson
The bride is a graduate Of Cam
eron Street High School and at
tended Rust and Jackson colleges,
also graduated from the CONNER
cial Department OF Booker Wash
ington School at st. Louis, Mo. She
is at present Secretary to State
Adviser of Negro Affairs, NYA,
Prof. w. w. blackburn. Jackson.
Mr.. Vanado received his High
School training az the Alexander
High School, Rrookhaven and B S.
degree from Acorn College. He is
at present Science and Mathemat-
les instructor in the Cameron
Street High School, Canton.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-04-25
LiberalFurIoughsTo
BeGivenSeIecfees

WASHINGTON. D. C.-(SNS) -
The War Department announced
Saturday greatly liberalized pol
icy in the granting Of furloughs to
indactees Immediately after their
processing at reception centers
This furlough policy is adopted so
that man selected for service
need not completely clear up his
financial and personal affairs prior
TO reporting for physical examina.
ton and induction.
The high rate OF reflections at
Army physical examination makes
it undesirable for every seIectee to
assume that his order for induc-
ton will mean immediate military
service, ard where any question or
doubt arises, the inductee should
not release his possessions or other
wise clear>l up his financial and per
sonal affairs before final action is
taken by tee Army Examination
Board. This furlough will be UP to
ten days in length and will begin
not later than five days after In
duction.
The burroughs will be granted
from reception centers after the
men have been classified as to oc-
cupation, expressed their prefer
.onces for assignment, had then
military records opened, and re-
ceived their uniforms. HenDe. they
were allowed to take their
clothing home with them and make
arrangements for its care or stor-
age.
When the soldier lives at a great
distance from the reception center,
fuirloughs up to fifteen Q5) days
may be granted. In addition, when
the induction station is more than
a days travel from the reception
center, the induction OFFICER viii be
authorized to grant furloughs i'm
mediately after entry into service