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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
IN WALL STREET
STOCK MARKET
TONE MIXED

New York, Dec PINS The
stock market today started on a
mixed note, With demand for chem.
icals a feature.
Slightly heavier trading was
shown in initial dealings.
Dow Chemical reached new high
for the year on a fractional rise.
Union Carbide and Air Reduction
each equalled their best previous
levels this year on small gains.
Steels and motors were without
trend. Chrysler lost a Traction and
General Motors gained. Youngstown
and Republic opened STEADY, but
Bethlehem dipped.
Mail orders, and aviations were
irregular, as were the oils and rails
Coppers tended lower. Utilities
were steady Electrical equipments
opened quiet.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
VERSAILLES

Detroit, Mich, Dec. %
BEETS-Fancy. s1.25 bu.; No 1,
75c-$1 bu.
CABBAGE-No. /, S0c.Sl bu.
RED CABBAGE-No. /, 9oc-S125
bu
CARROTS-No. I, s1.75.c bu.
CELERY ROOTS No. |. $l.75-2 bu;
Michigan squares, fancy, $3.50.
ONIONS dry, fancy, $3.50 solo.
sack. No. /, S1.30-14O; No. .,
Sl10
PARSNIPS-No. /, 1882 bu. (;
No. ,. SIPS.
POTATOES--No. l, $215.2.50 100.
ID. sack; No. .. S13O-15O.
RED RADlSHES, dollhouse, No. /,
soc doz. bchs.
RUTABAGAS-No. /. 75c.S1.0O bu.
SPINACH-No. /, s1.1.35 bu.
SQUASH-Delicious, No. /, Sl25-
l75 bu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
BEAR HAS TOWN ON EDGE

SNMNITVILLE. Colo.-UP-The
postmistress Of Sumityille wrote 10
postal authorities in Denver re-
Gently explaining any and all mis-
takes that had been made in her
office That woman said a 500
pound bear had been haunting the
town, but finally had been trap
ped by two gold miners who had
been afraid 10 go near their shaft
which the bear was using as a
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
Daily Market Report
LIVESTOCK
Livestock

LIVESTOCK
Detroit Mich Dec. % Fed
steers aud yearlinEs $50
ShortfeI steers s1250-li50. com
mon grassy steers Slo.50-I2 duRu.
Beef COWS. S1-.25. cutter Gov
mainly $6.75-I75, sausage bulls.
from S12.50.l2.75.
Calves good aud choice grades.
$3.50 Is: common and medium
grades, $l2 IS
Hogs: Good to choice butchers
scaling $50 800 lbs. late a.
1875; stays, SIPS; sows. $3.50.
1873.
Sheep. Choice native lambs
Sl5.50-l5.I5. medium to good lambs
Sl4-l5.25. common throw outs. S713
down
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
Births

Son; To Mr. and Mrs. Rober:
Blackmer, 722 Dewey Ave. Ann
Arbor, December 10 in 81. Joseph s
Hospital Ann Arbor, weighing sey-
en- pounds and thirteen ounces. Mr..
and Mrs. Blackmer are former
residents Of Ypsilanu.
Sou: Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Monk, 1923 s. Prospect St. Dec
90 at Boyer Hospital, weighing
three pounds, 1912 ounces.
A son weighing six pounds and
IL ounces to Mt and Mrs. George
Jackson, % y. Huron St, Deem
Der 81.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
Council Notes

Continued from Page Oucl
ters, formerly occupied hy the 20
lice department The open house
viii be Dec. 80 from 8 TO 5 p. m
II was voted 20 close all city Of
fees Saturday, the day following
Christmas
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
Fruits

Detroit, Mich Dec. %
No. /, s1-1.25
bu.; Delicious, No. ], Sl.75 zoo
bu.; No. 2. $3.50 bu.; Mcintosh
fancy S2-2.25 bu.; No. /, Sl50-1.75
bu.; No. ?, 75c-S1.00; Greetings,
No. l, 90c-Sl.25 bu.: SHOWS. fan.
cy, Sl.S5 bu.; No. /. 90c.s1.15 bu.:
No. ?. 50-75c bu.; Northern Spies.
No. l, sl.50-2; No. ., 75c-S1; jon
athans, No. l. Sl.25.1.75 blu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22

MILES CITY Mont-AP- Fire
which raced through the interior Of
the structure in a few seconds de-
stroyed the Northwest Airlines OF
flee the munie pal airport hangar
and = small training planes last
night. Damage was estimated 10
excess OF $4,000
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
SHOOTS SELF

Lapccr. Dec. % Monday Robert
Angel ~. shot and killed himself
with a .3S-calibcr revolver in tho
bedroom Of his home here. His
wife and three children survive.
lie was employe. az the Lapeer
State Home and Training School.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
Butter and Ems

Detroit, Mich, Dec. &c
EGGS-Whites L. S. Extras Grade
A. large 49lz.51Lc; medium. 49,
44zc; L. :. Standards (grade b
large, 41-4S4c; medium, 70 43c,
Browns. L. $. extras (grade Al,
large, 44ia-45c; medium, 40-10l2r.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
YpsiLanh Briefs


Two Fires
The Fire Department respond ID
10 two alarms this mornins one an
Ais, when a coupe owned by Don.
old DIETRICH, gl5 Washtenaw Ave
standing in front of his house. was
found TO he burning The interior
was destroyed before the flames
were under control At about the
same time. ago. the other fire was
at the home Of Matthew MCKiilen.
.5Ql WashtenaN Ave. Flames burn.
ed a hole about ten feet square m
the roof, but did net reach the
interior OF the house
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
Remember Birds

Because OF the snow and frost
bird lovers are being reminded to-
day TO care for the birds by throw
ing bits Of bread or cake crumbs
out In their yards Pieces OF snet
and small grains are also appetizing
food for birds.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
Detroit Cash Grain

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 90
BARLEY-s1-10Sh; feeding. CSC.
WHEAT--No. ?, Sl.4S bu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
POULTRY
BaZleyS Market

Hens, over 3 lbs. ........S )
Hens, under lbs. .......... IS
LeghornS 6 lbs. and up .... q
Sprlngers tlb) .............. -
Broilers (under 2i2} ........ %
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22
YPSlLANTI MARKETS
lBuytns Prlees)
lYpsilantt Farm Bureau
GRAIN
(Newman's Grocery

newman OIC-GIJl
Eggs, strictly fresh tdozD s 40
Cabbage tbul .............. 1.S5
Celery stalks tdoz. bunches) 1.op
onions go lbsb ........... l,5
Apples 1huJ ..-.-..-....t1 .5O.cuu
Turnips (buD ................ 1.5o
Parsuip- lbuD ............. LIS
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22

Parcel Claimed
The lost Christmas parcel report
ed on the 18th. willow blue table
spread was identified and claimed
by Mrs. John Whisenant, 651 Mon
roe Ave, Ypsilanti
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22

WASHINGTON APP Issuance
OF B and c gasoline ration books is
being halted for the next few days
in the II East Coast states while
the Office OF Price Administration
readjusts mileage tables to con-
form with the new unit values OF
the coupons. The unit values in the
East were cut from four to three
gallons each over the week end.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-22

WASHINGTON-INS The Office
Of Price Administration today was
expected to submit an outline Ct
proposed changes in its petroleum
rationing program to James =.
Byrnes. director Of economic stabil-
vened in the East Coast petroleum
yXened in the East Coast petroleum
situation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09

ferences at a private luncheon in
a closely guarded Savoy Hotel pri-
vate dining room.
Opening his first full day in Lon
don after his dramatic arrival with
Hopkins in a United States Army
bombing plane, Marshall conferred
with members of his own staff.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09

Hopkins emphasized that the
first task was 10 give Russia sup
plies with which to face the
promised German spring offensive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09

For the Inside News" of
Washington. Follow Paul NAL
Ions Column In the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
Act 10 Ease Traffic
Near Airport Base

Immediate steps to alleviate
traffic congestion on Middlebelt
road near the Ferry Command
base at the Wayne County Air.
port will be taken, Sheriff Andrew
Baird today assured army Off
Gals.
Thousands OF motorists trav-
cling slowly along Middlebelt
road and parking along the air
port fence obstruct the quick
movement of crash wagons when
and IL fiiers are forced down."
Baird said. 1.-THE traffic prob
lem will become more acute
when all bombers from the Will
low Run plant are brought di-
rectiy from the assembly line to
the airport"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
.NdziP| anesBIas1
British Coast

LONDON, April 9 (INS).-Ger.
man planes today attacked ar
English south coast town. A hos
pital was hit and other damage
was reported.
The Nazi raiders heavily ma
chine gunned the town. There was
one fatality.
A large number Of Raj planes
meanwhile, esume attacks
against northwest Germany. One
of the detectives raided was the
port of Hamburg.
The docks at lie Havre on the
occupied French coast also were
bombed.
Two planes OF the coastal
command and eight of the
bomber command are missing"
a communique said.
British Beaufort planes yester-
day afternoon attacked a convoy
of enemy ships off the coast OF
Jutland, Denmark.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
; Nutrition Glasses
Listed at Libraries

Three nutrition classes are
scheduled by the office of defense
health next week at public Ii
brarieS.
Marion Kelly Of Harper Hospi-
tai will speak at Woodward-Kirby
Monday at lis p. M; Dorothy
Hacker of the Visiting Nurses AS
Sociation, at the same location
Wednesday, and Mrs. George
Sands at the Duffield branch
Thursday al | 80 p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
Australia Drive
On laps Mapped
By War Council

GENERAL MacARTH L r S
HEADQUARTERS. AUSTRALIA,
April 9 CUP. - Australia's war
cabinet meets today in the third Of
a series Of momentous United Ma
tons conferences on broad prob
lens Of defensive ana offensive
strategy.
II was understood that amazing
progress had been made in or
ganizing unified control Of the
United Nations forces.
Reports said the japanese had
landed a small force Of troops
from a transport and DESTROYER
on Manus Island in tho Admiralty
Group, 10 miles northeast OF New
Guinea.
II was indicated that the small
Australian garrison had with
drawn before the landing, destroy
ing all installations which the
japanese might use.
Prime Minister John Curtin an
nounced that five japanese planes
had raided Tulagi in the Solomon
Islands northeast of Australia and
had dropped about 40 bombs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
ROBERT l.. GHORMLEY
Two i. ). Ships
Sunk in Atlantic

NORFOLK, Va, April .. (INS)
Sinking Of two more American
merchant ships off the Atlantic
coast by Axis submarines, with
the probable loss of SO lives. was
announced today by navy authori-
ties following the landing of 81
survivors.
One of the ships, large tanker,
was struck almost simultaneously
by two torpedoes.
Three survivors Of the other
ship said that they were attacked
by the deck-guns of submarine
which fired shrapnel and sent the
rfretghter to The bottom within Is
minutes. They were in sight OF
land when attacked.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09

identified aircraft, later identified
as friendly"
From 9 p. m. midnight Detroit
time) when wailing sirens sig
nailed a blackout of this entire
area, until 1854 p. m, when the
all clear was sounded, the largest
city. on the West Coast was a
ghost town. Virtually no sign
of life was visible outside its
buildings.
Seven persons died of heart at
tacks during the blackout. Two
died in the street, four at home,
and one in an ambulance.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
just Friends
Planes Over Los Angeles;
7 Die in BIaekout

LOS ANGELES. April 9 CUP).
- Headquarters of the arm Us
western defense command an
today that one Of the
most effective blackouts OF the
war which plunged this city of
l ,504. 900 persons into darkness for
almost two hours last night was
caused by the presence of sun
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
u. 5. Stand in Africa
Protested by Vithy

WASHINGTON. April 9 (INS),
--vichy France today formally
protested to the United States
against American recognition OF
Free French control in equatorial
Africa,
Verbal representations were
made by Ambassador CASTOR
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
IGen. Marshall,
British Confer on
World Offensive
BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE
United Press staff Correspondent

LONDON, April 9.-Gen. George
c. Marshall, United States chief of
staff, conferred with the chiefs of
Britain's three fighting services.
navy, army and air. today as he
and Harry L. Hopkins. lease-lend
administrator, began to help in
Allied defense and
offense against the Axis powers on
a world scale.
Marshall opened his major con-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
Marshall Silent

LONDON, April 9 (UP).-Gen.
George c. Marshall, United States
chief of staff, was advised of the
apparent fall of the" American de-
lenses of Bataan today as he be-
gan work, and well-informed
quarters said that, although he did
not comment, he appeared de-
pressed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
MEETS WITH BRITISH

Hopkins planned to confer. in
company with w. Averell Harri-
man, United States defense liaison
chief, with British war production
officials.
Marshall and Hopkins conferred
at length with Prime Minister
Winston Churchill yesterday and
dined with him last night.
Just what Marshall's visit meant
was told at a press conference
after his arrival with Hopkins in
"a United States Army bombing
IDlane Yesterday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09

Henry-Haye to acting Secretary
of State Sumner Welles, who re-
quested the French envoy 10 sub
init the protest in writing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-09
INTEND TO EXPAND

won't you find 1t rather
cramplng over here ?" a corre-
spondent asked.
I'VE intend to expand into
Europe" Marshall said. I'VE
won't be cramped when we get
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
JACKIE COOCAN
 IS BEING SUED

Hollywood. Dec. 5-CUPD-Sgt. Jackie Coogan, former child film star. was charged with cruelty today in a divorce suit filed by his second wife. showgirl Flower Parry.
 Coogan, nov an Army glider pilot, ard Mss Parry separated last April They were married at Gardnerville, New. Aug. g, 194l, while COcgan was III framing. He returned to camp late from the wedding and drew a kitchen police assignment for being absent without leave.
 Miss Parry asked custody of their eighI-months-old son. John An- thony, and Si31-50 monthly for sup port. She d.d not lis. specific grounds for her cruelty complaint put said: We came to the realiza- tiOn that we had made a mistake.
 COOgsns first wife was actress P .ty Grable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
HARDEST BATTLE
 AHEAD-CHURCHILL

Bradford, England, Dec. , - CU. p Prime Minister Winston Churchill addressing war workers at a war factory, said today that the war was approaching its most tense period. warning that the hard core of Naz resistance and yillainy" had net yet been reached.
 "We have to gather all our strength" he said. 'If by chance unexpected good tidings come. 1t Will be a matter for rejoicing. But We must not count upon 1t.
 We count upon our strong right arm, our honest. hard working hearts, and our courage. which has not been found wanting under either domestic or foreign stresses.
 "These are the simple virtues which our island race has nurtureo for generations. These virtues vii bear us through the strife. We mus put our faith in them.
 "We have broken Into Nortf Africa with the Americans and have advanced in a short time almost 9OI miles, but We have still 20 miles t 20. and very hard fighting, befor' that small distance will be over come and the enemy beaten dowi and driven into the sea.
 q do not doubt the result but can not lead you to suppose it WI be easy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
METERS TO NET
 HALF MILLION
City Anticipates Collecting That Much Revenue From
 Them in l943

The City of Waterbury expects to realize s53OO0O in revenue from parking meters during l943, accord 10 an estimate in the city budget. It marks a decrease from the esti- mated S45, 900 revenue this year.
 Budget Director Thorvaid E. Ol- sen said today that the principal reason for the lower estimate of revenue is the fact experience showed the estimate for this year to be far too high. Another fact, he said, is decreased traffic result ing from rationing Of gasoiine and tires. with the possibility in mind that raticning may be become even mere stringent after the first Of the year.
 The city will own almost 1900 meters outright. those that 1t now has ard those on order, within the next month. Sufficient funds have been ailocated to make the fEal payment on thoCe nov in use and in reserve and or 90 more which are being shipped here.
 There are now 127S meters in daily operation. There are POO meters held in reserve to replace thoge damaged or defective. The additional 30 or viii be placed with the reserve supply. since tine city has been informed that TO new meters can be manufactured for the duration of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
PRIZE BEEF FOR AMERICAN GEMS.

Chicago, Dec. 5-(UPD-The fin- est American beef soon may grace the table of Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur ard Lieut.. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in their respective war theaters.
 Both the grand champion and reserve champion steers were bought at auction at the Chicago Fat Stock show today by a meat puryeyors' association which will send them respectively to Aus tralia and Africa for the generals' enjoyment.
 The grand champion, T. o. Mas terpiece, an 1,I35-lb Hereford bred by the famous T. o. Ranch at Raton, New Mexico, sold for Sl a pound. The animal was owned by l6-year-oId T. Richard Lacey, Kansas. H., who said he would buy war bonds with the prize money.
 The reserve grand champion. Ju-General, an Aberdeen Angus owned by Howard Johnson, Is, Ida Grove, Ia., brought P cents a pound. The animal weighed HOO IDS. Both steers were bought by Wilson & Co. for the Chicago dis vision of the National Association of Hotel and Restaurant Meat PurveyOrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
DESPERATE
 AT COMA, BUNA
Trying to Land Supplies By Parachute for Forces
 Hemmed In

Gen. MacArthur's Headquarters, Australia, Dec. 5-(UP)-Japan, in- creasingly desperate because of its failure to reinforce its troops hem med in by the American and Aus tralian forces, has started to drop supplies by parachute on the Buna beacllhead on the North New Guinea coast, Gen. Douglas MacArthur an- nounced today.
 Nine big Japanese planes with pusher-type propellers, dropped about 100 bundles of supplies yes terday morning over the Buna Mis- sion area yesterday while IA Zero fighters watched for an Allied chal- lenge.
 It was indicated. however, that the planes dropped their supplies and fled before Allied fighters could gel to the area.
 At least four and probably five oi six determined Japanese attempts to get endorsements to the garrison' kemmed in at Coma and Buna haG failed and 1t was apparent that thu enemy forces, relentlessly pressed il toward the sea, were in serious posi- tion.
 Australian troops advancing East ward along the coast from Con; toward Buna were driving steadil, ahead, their progress slow becaus' of the treacherous Sago swamps mopping up isolated pockets o enemy troops.
 The Australians captured two enemy posts and inflicted heav casualties on the Japanese at thi mouth of one of the many smal rivers in their path.
 More than 400 enemy dead ha been found in the moppirg up are; and Allied planes had sunk two barges of the coast. The 40 eneml soldiers abroad them had drowned.
 CContinued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
CLAIMS FILED IN
 HUB HOLOCAUST

Boston, Dec. B. (UP) - A few scattered claims already were on file today as the Boston Social Security office prepared for the first large-scale demonstration of sur vivors' insurance under Social Se- curity as result of the Cocoanut Grove disaster.
 Many families who knew nothing about the provision will receive from $20 to $85 a month due them from the social insurance pad for from payroll deductions of the fire victims during the past five years.
 The Social Security office has in formed the victims homes by mall of thes urviyors' angle under the social insurance which is commonly thought of only as ''old age' insur- ance. Families are told they may be eligible to file claim for old-age and survivor benefits if their former wage-earna- came under the Social Security Act. &a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-05
NO LENIENCY
 IN RENT CASES
ViOIators of Law to Face Prosecution, 0PA Office
 Here States

As complaints against local land- lords increase at the local OPA Rent Control office, local administrators have issued warning that no ie- niency will be shown to uncovered violators. Several court actions have been instituted during recent weeks by the rent attorneys without any previous notice to alleged violatorS and they indicate the practice Will continue as nonconforrnance wits rent regulations is discovered.
 "The educational period of the rent control program is over and any landlord who is found to be 8 violator of the regulations will be penalized without warning Attor- ney Sidney Cassel, chief of the legal staff, stated today.
 He explained that during the first few months after the rent law took effect landlords who had not con- formed with the provisions were giv- en an opportunity to correct the conditions considered illegal. This is no longer the case, he added, since OPA officials feel all landlords and tenants are now sufficiently ac- Quainted with the terms of the law.
 IL was indicated by the official that once a court action is filed it may be continued even if the al- legged violator consents to remedy the violation. In most cases, he in- dicated, the office prefers to go through a court hearing so a judg- ment would be entered. ensuring conformance with the rent law at all future dates.
 MT. Cassel explained that if a Judgment is entered against land lord and he should violate its terms then he could be summoned for con- tempt of court.
 Three remedies are open to ten- ants who are subjected to excess rent payments. the administrator stated. A tenant has the right to sue the landlord for $50 a month payment for the period of the viola
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