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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01

greeting from the throatS, ana the
hearts OF men and women deter
mined to win.
Sometimes the Commander-in-
Chief seemed amazed by what he
saw and heard.
VISITS TANK PLANT
The President went first to the
tank plant. where his special train
arrived at 1870 p. m.
The nine cars of the train were
pulled directly into the plant
siding Hundreds of Chrysler
guards were on duty inside the
plant and the siding was lined
with hundreds of soldiers. All
doors were closed and guarded, no
one being allowed-to- enter or
leave.
CHAUFFEUR APPEARS
AS the train stopped the Presi-
dents chauffeur jumped from the
observation platform. hurried to
the wheel of a seven-passenger
touring car, and drove to the rear
of the train. The President stepped
out amid the roaring cheer of the
tank plant workers.
Mrs. Roosevelt followed and
took a seat beside the President.
Nelson. head of the War Produc-
ton Board, took a seat in front
of Mrs. Roosevelt and Keller. presi-
dent of the Chrysler Corporation,
sat directly in front of the Presi-
dent. Later Governor Van Wag-
oner joined the party and sat at
Mrs. Roosevelt's left.
Cheering worknen left their
Jobs as the official party drove
through the machining lines of
the plant. The last part of the
tour took the President between
the final assembly lines. Here the
President constantly ordered the
car stopped in order that he
might have Keller explain the OPP
erations.
PLEASED AT PROCESS
He showed pleasure at the
method and the number of tanks
being assembled.
Gen. Levin II. Campbell Jr.,
chief of ordnance. and Brig. Gen.
John K. Christmas, in charge of
tank development, were among
the members of the party which
occupied the 10 vehicles following
the presidential car. B. J. Hunt.
plant superintendent, explained
the operations to the army chiefs
as the tour progressed.
Mrs. Roosevelt was as interested
as her husband. The Presidents
first stop was made at the heat
treating department.
WATCHES GEAR CUTTING
President Roosevelt expressed
his interest in the cutting of the
mammoth gear used TO drive the
tanks and spent considerable time
the operations of turret
cutting.
As the visitors reached the end
Of the assembly line where COM
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01

Auto Tools. Dies
Will 60 to Scrap
BY SILER FREEMAN
Times Auto Editor

Tho automobile industry today
announced itself ready 10 strip
down 10 only essential TOOLS dies
and fixtures. contributing the rest
10 the salvage campaign.
Speaking for the industry, the
Automotive Council for War Pro-
duction urged it's members 10
scrap all other equipment as part
of nationwide campaign among
10000 companies for dormant sal
wage. The drive was announced
last night by Paul Cabot, deputy
chief OF the conservation division
OF the War Production Board, at a
dinner meeting in the Hotel
StatIer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
FEW DECORATIONS

Only a few decorations, used 10
mark the route for the cars in the
presidential party changed the
routine appearance of the bomber
plant. n
Many workmen and women
crowded along the car route be-
tween masses of machinery. and
hundreds of others waved. Some
shouted. Were with you. Frank. !"
and How do you like IL, Mr.. Pres
.Ident ?"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Two 2t-Game Winners
on Mound; St. Louis
Fans Bank on Rally

Unipires: Plate-Summers "a.
L.; first, Barr IN. L.; second
Hubbard "A. L.; third. Mayer
kurth IN. IL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Continued on Page Four)

Sweetheart Theater Bar--3928 Bird.
Never a Dull Moment - Shows.
ADV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
The Weather

The sun viIi act AZ 7:it D. N. today.
and rise tomorrow NJ 1880 q. m.
The moon win set at 7:0s .. m. todsy.
and rise tomorrow At II s02 q "a.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
TENT OF STATEMENT
"A Slap OH the Back and Smile
Ry Roosevelt Spur Workers Here

President Roosevelt was in De-
troit a week ago Friday, going
among the men and women in the
war plants with slap on the
back and a smile of encourage
ment-and leaving the city with
the knowledge that Detroit is
performing miracles.
This fact has been known 10
tens of thousands who saw him
and to hundreds of thousands who
heard it by word of mouth. but ii
could not heretofore be officially
admitted.
Now that he is safely back at
the White House, however, the
world can be told the dramatic
story of how the Commander-
in-Chief went among the men and
women in overalls-his famous
smile and equally famous voice in
spring good cheer and confidence.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
TALKS WITH LEADERS

He talked with the giants who
have been performing this magic
men like Henry and Edsel Ford.
K. T. Keller, Charles Sorensen and
f. J. Hunt, operating manager Of
the tank plant whose genius helped
to make all Of this possible.
And everywhere he went he
heard, above the roar OF massive
machinery. the genuine cheer oi
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Revamped Price bill
Approved by Senate
BY JOHN r. BEAL
United Pres. star Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Oct. /. - Ad-
ministration leaders said today
that their concessions to the farm
bloc had assured quick House ap.
.proval of the Senate's anti-inf1a-
ton bill.
Both the administration and the
farm bloc claimed a victory.
Speaker Sam Rayburn expected
to have the bill on President Roose.
velt's desk tomorrow day after
the Presidents "you-do-it-or-I.
will deadline, but in time to pre-.
vent an historic clash between the
President and Congress.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
ours 8, 754 Miles
Among War Camps
On Coast and South

WASHINGTON, Oct. l QNS)
The White House today an
nounced that President Roosevelt
had returned TO Washington after
completing an S.700-mile two
week coast TO coast inspection
tour OF war camps and plants.
On his tour, the President in
spected the Willow Run bomber
plant and the Chrysler tank plant.
TENT OF STATEMENT
Text of the White House an
nouncement follows:
The White House announces
the return Of the President to
Washington after a most sue
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01

director OF the Automotive Coun-
Gil; Hamilton w. Wright. chief oil
the industrial salvage section
WPB, and p. .. Peterson, Stude-
baker. chairman of the councils
salvage committee, B. .. Kunkle
General Motors. presided.
Cabot stressed the seriousness
of the scrap situation in the coun-
try. He revealed that last winter.
40 TO 45 open hearth furnaces were
down for lack of scrap.
Fortunately, there are none
down now" Cabot continued,
but some have only one or two
days supply.
"If any steel furnaces 20 down
this winter" he warned, "men
will die because Of 81
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
COMES HERE FIRST

Leaving the White House for a
personal inspection of the war eff
fort at home. President Roosevelt
headed first for Detroit. the hope
of the United Nations.
He saw tanks roaring off the
assembly, line and charging, so at a
time. over bitches and hills of the
proving grounds. He watched with
fascination as giant presses and
machines fabricated tank turrets,
airplane wings and bodies, motors.
trucks, guns and.all of the other
essentials of victory.
A dramatic figure in the nidst
of the thunderous roar of produc-
ton, he saw men and women
fighting a war. He saw Detroit
fulfilling its pledge-and he was
pleased.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
4 AGENCIES GUARD
KEPT IN SUSPENSE

There had been rumors for a
day or so that a distinguished visi-
tor was coming but the workers
were not certain who it was to be
until the car turned into the plant.
The President was seated in the
right hand rear seat of his special
phaeton on which the top had been
let down. Next TO him was Henry
Ford and Mrs. Roosevelt was on
Mr.. Ford's left.
Seated directly In front of Mrs.
Roosevelt was Edsel Ford and
Sorensen sat in front Of the Presi-
dent. Nelson rode in front. -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
FIRST LADY THRILLED

At his side throughout the tour
of the Chrysler tank plant anc
the Willow Run bomber plant wa:
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. obviously
thrilled by the tremendous pano
rama of a city fighting a wal
desperately and stubbornly thou
sands of miles from a front.
Also in the party was Donald
Nelson. chief of all war produc.
ton. Officia greeter for Detroit
and Michigan was Gov. Murray d
Van Wagner. who accompanied
the Presidential party on the in.
spection.
Secrecy was patriotic duty OF
every one who knew of the visit
for TO advertise the tour might
have invited the Presidents death
here or in the cities which he
toured after Detroit.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
POWER UNDER 1887 LAW

Under a 1887 law. the police and
highway commissioners can desig-
nate speed control zones in
dangerous areas.
Byron L. Ballard. the govern
or's legal advisor. said an parts
of the state will become dangerous
areas inasmuch as tires on cars
are growing thin and unsafe With
this in mind. he believes the
courts will uphold the order
Attorney General Rushtor
several weeks ago had turned
down a similar proposition TO en-
force a 40-mile limit based on
broadening of control zones. Rush
ton said he would have 10 deem
~ illegal because it's purpose then
vas saving rubber instead OF
saving lives.
Victim of the Detroit hit-run
offense was George Wright of ISL
Third avenue. Police seek a 194l
maroon sedan which struck Wright
IN Cratiot near Woodlawn avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
CALLED SATISFACTORY

A Senate leader said Mr.. Roose-
welt had advised his congressional
lieutenants that the Senate bill,
designed TO curb initiation through
general sterilization of all prices,
wages and salaries at September
IS levels. was satisfactory to him
Mr.. Roosevelt asked for "ad-
equate" anti-inflation legislation in
his Labor Day message.
A bitter. eight-day Senate fight
between administration forces and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
I7,OOo. 600 TONS GOAL

Cabot said that inventories oil
scrap had declined by 100000 tons
in the last year and that the goa
had been set for 1900, 900 tons ir
the last half of 1912.
1T Is the responsibility of the
whole American people" he
<C-aa-.I - NJ, -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01

greeting from the threats, and the
hearts of men and women deter
mined to win.
Sometimes the Commander-in-
Chief seemed amazed by what he
saw and heard.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
STATE ENFORCEMENT

Meanwhile. Governor Van Wag-
oner acted in Lansing. ordering
state police TO begin enforcing the
statewide 35-mile per hour speed
limit, despite Atty Gen. Herbert
j. Rushton's ruling that the state
could not legally limit the speed
without legislative action
The governor said he had
directed Police Commissioner
Oscar G.. Olander and Highway
Commissioner 6. Donald Kennedy
20 place the entire state in a
speed control zone" and erect
fignS 10 that effect at once.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
NO METAL USED

Highway department official:
said the new signs will be made
OF non-metal building material
and erection will begin at once
This will put teeth into the
order until the courts can de-
eide whether II Il legal or not"
the governor said
"As soon as all roads are
posted, police can make arrests.
Meanwhile. ] am appealing tn
the patriotism Of our citizens I'm
asking them 10 obey the order"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
IS MPH On;
Seek 5peeder
AsHit-Runner
Fines to Be Boosted,
Some TO 400 Per Cent
TO Slow Up Drivers

A speeding driver who left 20
Sear-oid pedestrian critically in.
cured in Gratiot avenue few
minutes after midnight. today had
the dubious distinction of being
the first yiolator under the war.
time, 35-mile-an-hour speed limit
Search for the hit-runner began
as law enforcement agencies
swung behind the newly created
restrictions Heavier fines--some
OF them four times the former
rates--increased vigilance against
speeding motorists were among
the breakdown threats issued by
officials to impress the public with
the Importance of tire conServa-
ton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01

pleted tanks stood ready to be
shipped, electric cranes lifted two
tanks to the platform of a freight
car. The party then moved out
side to the test ground.
There so roaring tanks charged
and bounced through the tests
given before final approval and
ShipmentIo the army.
CIRCLED BY SOLDIERS
The Presidents auto was halted
at the edge of the field. which was
surrounded by soldiers. One of the
tanks pfowed through a deep mud
hole in the water test and came
to an abrupt halt at the side oi
the Presidents car.
Here again Keller spent consid-
erabfe time in explaining some OF
the maneuverings of the war
weapon and the President was
seen frequently nodding his ap-
proval. The conversation was con-
stantly interrupted when one of
the roaring monsters Gathered Dy.
After witnessing the tank tests
the caravan re-entered the plant
and the party boarded the special
train to journey to the Ford
Bomber Plant at Willow Run.
AGENCIES GUARD
There the plant was guarded by
the army, the United States Secret
Service. state police and Ford
plant protection men.
The President was met by
Henry and Edsel Ford; Charles Z.
Sorensen, Ford vice president and
general manager, and Harry Ben
nett, Ford personnel director.
The moment the Presidents car
entered the Willow Run receiving
room door a deafening roar rolled
through the mammoth plant as
word passed from worker to
worker that the President was
there.
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Continued on Next Page. Col. B
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Soldiers Ballots Distributed

Continued on Page 2O
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
War Summary

CONTINUED on Page Five)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
Draft Rule
Hits Workers
Who Vacation

Wa>hinGlo". Sept. 23-(AP) -
Major General Lewis f.. Hershey
sCiCCtivc service director. said today
coal miners and other workers de-
lCrrCd from military service because
"l their occupations but who take
frequent days off for unexplained
reasons will ri.k being drafted in the
future.
SpukC>mCu for the coal industry
in particular have made urgent APP
pcalS I" workers tu cut out voluntary
ab~CntCCiSm which has made Sc
rinUS irr"ad> into production. Her
ShCy told reporters in response tO
questions that now regulation
would Apply TO the coal miners. al
though q, was not prompted solely
by t"c recent pleas of that indus
ny.
The regulation provides That when
Il deferred rcgIStrant nr group of
rcgiStrants us not supporting or is
adversely affecting the war effort or
The nati0"al health. safety. or inter-
est" the offender. or offenders. may
be called up for Reconsideration by
local draft boards.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
COP Solons
State Policy

Washington. Sept, %. --(AD-Thc
Republican delegation in the Hous'.
holding that mo party. class or sec
ton has corner on patriotism or
ability" stood pledged today 10 Tight
for Il decisive victory N IN" war.
and 10 recognize this C"untrF'S ""bIi-
cation" To help maintain peace
through world understanding and
cooperative spirit.
4 ten-pOint program "i policies
and principals-..in effect Il platform
TO carry The party'> bid for incrca>-
cd representation in Congress after
the fall elections was adopted at an
extraordinary conference OF House
Republicans last night
Il linked with lis stand on war
policy. one which opposed any at
tcnptS 10 negotiate peace. u demand
for full and immediate utilization bv
the President q the mos cr01hl" IN |
crr;"'r,,t w. 'r", '"d ri''lrr" l"1H-
inn
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
SituationGood
In Alaska

Wash.ng,n". Sept. 23.-(AP)-
Representative AIanguSun. Demo-
crut. WASHINGTON. returning from an
official y.,i 10 American fighting
forces in Alaska. said iod;..I that TN .
Navy definitely had turned Japan
csc occupation of the A!"uiian is
lands a. .3r advantage.
In an .n..rvicw Mangu>on said:
The situation Is gonG IN Alaska
muW. The lnu; Army ard Navy COM
mand E. clearly now offensive
minded H." occupation of the Aleu-
tan Islnnn- by Japan has definitely
been tanned 10 our advan;aGr by In :
Navy. 4.s."L It's the opportunity io
sink Japanese ships We otherwise
would ha.r been unable t. get +. II
has clipped Japan'S offensive wing
il she ad any idea of using The
AlCu' u'.- t- stepping stone for an
attach .ap.ust Alaska"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
Administration Lead
ers in Senate Make
Hasty Overnight Can
vass for Votes Against
Higher Farm Parity
Ceilings.

Washington, Sept. 23.-(AP)
Openly confident of victory, con-
gre >>ional farm bloc forces today
pressed their drive To write high
CT farm parity ceilings into the
aniiinflatiOn bill. move to-
ward which President Roosevelt
mas expressed "unaltcrablc OPP
pu>ition.'
administration leaders IN the SEN
"r. apparently taken back by yes
tIHdN surge of support Tor the
par - change. made heavy uvcrnlgi. ;
car. ass for votes.
Farm state lawmakers wan, IL"
increased costs of higher farm labor
'dHrn INTO account IN computing
panty prices. This is not done I'M
u'. present law and is important ~
inc pending bill because that meas
"' provides that farm price ceilings
may not be set lower than full
pan on the highest prices between
january | and September II th!S
yea. whichever is hlghC".
We're going To pass tins amend
m'Hi twu-to-onc." predicted Chan =
man Smith. Democrat. South Caro-
Ina. "f the Senate agriculture com
hi'''c. He added nc thought the vote
would come today.
\ similar amendment was bcIn..
prepared on the House side by Chair
man fUlmcr, Democrat. South Caro-
ma. Of the House agriculture COM
"I'l'c. The prospect oi the passage
~ 'n, very fair amendment looks
very good" Fulmcr said
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
Defenders
Still Fight
Obstinately
Siege of Vital Volea
Steel Metropolis En-
ters Both Day With
Soviets Claiming Re-
gained Positions in
Some Areas.
(BN The AsSOCiatcd prcssI

Russian troops slipping west
ward across the Nolga river at
night were reported to have
driven the Germans from
houses. buildings and streets
amid Sayag hand-to-hand
lighting IN one section of Stain.
grad today a. the siege entered
ITS @0th day with ,hc invaders
still hcld at arms length.
NJ midday. Soviet hcaduuar-
trrN acknowledged that German
infantry. led nv Zoe tanks. cap
iurrd several streets. but its com
muniquc dccIarcd:
In other sectors. all enemy at
Lacks were rrpuIScd."
NaLi field headquarters said
German troops had captured
inrthrr ground in the center of
NtalInSrad despite the defend
crS obstinate resistance" and
declared TIA. Soviet counter at
tlckS had collapsed.
Inc German command also notc,
severe defensive fighting" in tn.
Nor0ncZh zone. 300 miles northwest
of SIaunGrad. where the Russians
nave launched repeated diverSionary
attacks against The nazi left flank.
More than Loo na2lS were listcc.
rs KILLED and /. tanks knocked on,
81 action III The last ~ hours.
While The greatest danger pre-
vailed nSidr Staiingrad. Soviet
dispatches said the Germans
we're now actually iUsing ground
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
Farm Bloc Forces
Sure of Victory
BURLEY LEAF PRICE
TO BE FIXED LATER
UNDER NEW MEASURE

Washington, Sept 23.-(AP)
Price for tobacco marketed
late III the year. such as hurley.
would not be fixed as Of last
season but would be based on
conditions which prevail when
the 1912 sales season begins in
December under a Senate adopt
ed amendment To the pending
authorization resolution.
Senator Barklcy. Democrat.
Kentucky. who introduced the
amendment Tuesday. told the
Senate il would permit the sec
rotary Of Agriculture to adjust
the price of tobacco in a COM
parable way after the markc;
was opened in situations in which
there had been no active mar
kCt during the past six months.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
GREEN URGES PAY
ON IDEAL BASIS

Washington. Sept. 23.-(AP)-
william Green. president of the
American Federation of Labor. told
n Senate civil service SubCommit-
tee today that the government shout
10 the ideal employer in paying
lis workers and set precedent for
industry.
TcStiiying on a bill 10 StardardjZ,
overtime pay for government en-
ployccS. Green asserted that in many
instances private industry WAS ahead
Of the government.
Smith ". Purd,Im. second as:i,ta1t
postmaster general. Joined other
government officials in urging en-
actmCnt of the legislation. which was
supported yesterday by the civil
service commission. the Army. Navy
and budget bureau.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
Mclean Loses
In High Court;

BaiclEh. Sept 23-tNp)-Thc
STAT" supreme court today affirmed
Il superior court ruling that Dan w.
Mclean. Durham county Rcpubli-
can. did not have q right tu have his
name printed upon general cleo
ton ballot irr clerk VI superior
court
The D'rham county board of cleo
items a"d th" superior court held
That the ulaimiiff nC.Cr filed notice Of
his candidacy or pad NV filing or
nthCr FEC ~ order ~ hC u candidate
III thc primary They said he was
not nominated in the primary bat in
The party convention.
Tho defendant coutc0d"d that the
primary law did not require Rcpub-
LEANS :" cu's . primary but iNrs
could Er rru',.urd .'v p.u, .rtrn,u
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
Raids Rance
Over Wide
Pacific Area
Japanese Troops and
War installations in
New Britain, N e w
Guinea and Solomon
Islands are Heavily
Attacked.

GcArraI MacArthur'< Head
quarters. Sept. 23.-tAP)-
Genera. Douglas Macarthur
sent fighter planes >warming
down the buna-kok"da trail
IN New Guinea yesterday. pour
ny more than $4,000 rounds of
ammunition into che Japanese
and their war installations in Il
growing aerial offensive in the
southwest Pacific which gave
the Japanese Il taste of the pun
IShmrnt their planes inflicted ON
Macarthur and his men on
b;taan.
MacArthurS fighters and
bOmbcrS, in Il series of attacks
over New Guinea. New Britain
and the northern tip of the
S0lOmonS. carried out the most
extensive sweeps since the start
of the warfare on New Guinct.
today's communiquc indicated.
Roaring up and down the track
between BuIa and kOkuua over
which the japanese supply their
forces in the Owen Stanley mnun-
ia!nS. the fighters SET fire to fuel AND
ammunition dumps. q warehouse and
hutS used bv the Japanese. the COM
muniquc said. The Walrupc bridge
over The KimuSl river. humbcd the
day before. WIS again hit hard.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
Some Prices
Below Parity
Anti-Inflation l. a W
Now Before Congress
Sets Ceiling Above
Present Levels.

- a, ,,p
WASHINGTON sept E'.-'Nn
-Anu-iniiation lrs'>'''''" noM
bcinG DEBATED III "hG'rSS """'"
not give president hooSeNc,'
authority to bring I" IN 'mmca-
rate halt an advance W ''n"
prices that started WIN 'nc ""'
break OF the war III EUROPE "'
1889.
Several important agricultural
commodities could advance beyond
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-09-23
GOVERNOR PAROLES
PERSON COUNTY MAN

>. h3Icigh. Sept. 23.-(Ap)--Johnnie
non. one of several men convicted
III Person county of unlawful as
S'mbiy in connection with the
S'"rinlng Of the county Jail. was
p'r"Icd today by Governor Brough-
,u-dcicndants Of Holt already
u'n occn freed. They were convicted
~, April after an unsuccessful CT
LOTT had been made to remove an
alleged Negro rapist from the prison.