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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

City council resorted TO chloride
Monday evening to settle an argu'
ment over dust on Towner st.
While residents literally choke on
dust, and while city reservoirs fill
with tar governmental war rulings
were blamed for delay in applying
the tar to lay the dust and relieve
pressure on storage facilities.
Towner st. was tarred during a
previous street surfacing program
but a large sewer was placed IN
the street and lhs tar was buried
as result Of the excavation. Resi-
dents pooled their funds and put
chloride on the street Then the
city scraper leveled the road and
the chloride was buried. They de-
cided they wanted action. They de-
manded that the tar be replaced
but the government in ruling
issued July 2. forbids use OF tar
on projects OF that nature.
The ruling was well intended
and was meant to keep cities from
tying up transportation facilities
to move tar to city streets. But
Ypsilanti's situation is unique. 1t
must use the tar TO keep from
tying up transportation. II II Is
not used on the streets as estimat-
ed FIVE car loads will have to be
moved out by September or stor-
age facilities will be exhausted
here.
or course the sensible thing to
do. aldermen pointed out. is 10 put
the tar on the streets. But no.
the government has the city
there too. The notice against tar
rim streets, except for minor
patches, puts a city "on its honor
not to use tar for that purpose un-
less special permission is grant
ed
II the city tars streets without
special permission, which seems
difficult to secure, priorities may
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
Women Here
to Register

Because a shortage Of labo!ins
men is expected by the end OF Au-
gust in the Detroit area, which IN
cludes Ypsilanti, all women over is
years will be asked TO register dur
ing the week OF August 10, AS To
their willingness and availability for
war work. Rex II. Nottingham man
ager Of the u 5. Employment Serr'
ice in Ypsilanti said today.
The Detroit area viii need S0l00r
women 10 work production machines
in war plant by September, Mo-
tingham has been informed
Women Will be mailed carJs-io
be filled Out aud returned. regard.
less OF whether they are employed.
The program for the registration Is
now being worked ont. he said. and
will not he compulsory but on a
voluntary basis.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

The U.S.O. Travellers Aid Serv-
ice OF Ypsilsnti is expected to be
opened by the end Of this week in
the bus station. Mrs. Reva Olson
who will be in charge is complet-
ing arrangements.
The Service will be operated In
conjunction with the National
Travellers Aid Association which
is one OF the seven organizations
composing United Service Organ
iZation.
Services will be given for rail
road travellers as well as for those
arriving by bus and will be entire
ly free.
During the summer vacation
much work will be done with chill
dren travelling alone. Mrs. Olson
said. Children having to change
buses will be met by someone from
The Travellers Aid Service at the
change point and will be placed
on the correct bus. II there Is no
one to meet them at their destina.
ton, they will again be met and
cared for.
To Aid inexperienced
The same service is extended TO
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
May
Triple WAC

Washington. July p ms Pres.
ident Roosevelt today IL expected 10
soon sign an executive order direct'
ing that tire WoneHs Army AaHil-
iary Corps be lripled Immediately
10 ~ 600 volunteers
Rep Edith Nourse Rogers tkJ
Mass. sponsor OF the WAAC dis'
closed that the order was drawn Bp
az the result Of War Department
demands for more WAACs and IS
now on the President desk.
Some 300 members OF America :
first womens army who have becH
accepted for officers training are
already undergoing an Intensive
eight weeks course at Fort Des
Moines, Ia. and thousands are sign
Ing up with the NAAC throughout
the country.
Rep. Rogers said that she plans
to introduce legislation shortly TO
bring the WAAC pay scale up TO
that OF the regular army.
The .kirte4 soldiers are now fe-
ceiying the old base pay Of $50 per
month and Mrs. Rogers will ask
that II be raised 10 $50 aud increas.
Is in pay provided for the second
and third lieutenants
Officers salaries IN the WAAC
are. third Lieutenant. $500; Sec
ond Lieutenant $l,575. first lieuten-
ant $4,000 assistant director, or
captain. g. 900 The director Mr..
Oyeta Culp Hobby. receives $1,000.
Rep. Rogers praising the work OF
The women in World War 40. !.
said that Today the situation IS
not far different" and added that
the War Department is trench
dously impressed - with the fine
character or the 500 women eho Al
rcadY have gone into the MAAC.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
Travellers Aid Service May
be Opened by End of Week

all inexperienced travellers and is
especially used for elderly per-
sons. Mrs. Olson said. Travellers
Aid Services at the points of
change and destinations of travel
ers are sent detailed instructions
by telegram or letter
The organization also will be a
complete information bureau. For
new workers arriving in the city.
a list OF rooms, apartments and
house will be available. New
corners arriving during the day
may be referred to other agencies
engaged in such work. Mrs Olson
explained. The T.A.S. will be
open much later than other agen-
cies and will take full responsible.
ity for accommodating persons
who may arrive after the other
agencies are closed for the day.
We are interested in all new.
corners, especially young people
and families" Mrs. Olson said
Anything We can do to help them
adjust themselves will be a def
mite part OF our work"
No specific hours have been de-
See TRAVELLERS AlD-Page D
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
w alter Low in
Wells of City

Unless lpsilanti residents con-
serve as much as possible in their
use OF water, particularly in sprink.
ling lawns. serious consequences
will result TO the local water sup
by, according to T. Fred Older, city
engineer. Due 10 power trouble at
the Bomber plant Monday, the wa
ter supply for the plant was taken
from the Ypsilanti system Monday
night from 1880 p. m. to Sis this
morning.
Meters showed this morning that
375.0 900 gallons OF water had been
used Monday by the Bomber plant,
well over the 10000 gallon average.
AS result wells had failed to fill
to capacity this morning. Although
the pumps have been working at
capacity. the pressure is still insult
ficient ito keep water flowing in the
mains. The danger now lies in the
fact that the wells may not regain
the needed water supply quickly
enough. The total water used Mon
day was about 100000 gallons
which was near the 100000 gallon
capacity.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
School Board
Plans Meeting
onRecreation
Salary Question
Discussed

At the meeting OF the board OF
education Monday night. it was de-
cided to hold special meeting July
rs for the purpose of discussing the
recreational program for the year
with Coach Edwin Shadtord.
The city recreation commission
favors giving the school district
$500 toward Mr.. Shadford's salary
with an equal amount TO be tur'
nished by the school. He would
serve, as he has the past year, as
both athletic director at fpsilsntl
High School and city recreation
director.
The question OF salary increases
for janitorial employees was dis
cussed and 1t was decided that sc'
ton would be taken. probably al
the August meeting. Supt. f. h
Chapelle presented comparative
schedule OF men employed by the
city, which showed the wages oil
school employees were lower.
A new course, Spanish, will be
offered on the school curriculum
In the fall, il was decided. MISS
Frances Lister, who has been teach
ing In Wayne for the past IA years
will come here at the regular salary
schedule rate and she will teach the
new course. Miss Lister will take
the place OF Miss Ruth Blekking,
who resigned. She has her master S
degree. is a girls counsellor and
comes with very high recommends
tons
The position of Edmund Jositas,
who has been teaching mathemat'
les, will be absorbed. Mr.. Jositas
has another position.
May Change Texts
At the August meeting, Supt.
Chapelle will submit a recommen-
dation regarding new language
books for the third, fourth, fifth
and sixth grades. The present set
has been In use for the past ten
years and a change is recommended
BY teachers. There will be only one
new book in each grade, according
to the plan.
The same program as In previous
years will be followed. with school
starting on Wednesday, September
3, with two weeks vacation at
Christmas time and one In the
String. 1t will be a regular nine
and one half months course.
Because Pontiac school system 10
now Investigating the war risk In
surauce proposition. Q duplicate In
vestigation is not planned here, but
results of their survey will be sub
mitted to Ypsilanti school officials
1t was especially announced thai
visitors may attend the school meet
ings. and that proceedings are open
to the public.
Bills as of July 90 totaling $6,425-
80 were approved after some discus
! sion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
Special Work in
Rackham School
Will be Shown

OF special Importance At the
Michigan State Normal College this
week will he a three day special
Education Conference. At the Horace
II Rackham School OF Special Edu-
cation.
On Wednesday the Rackham
building will hold open house. from
Q M. to p. m. Guides will con
duct groups through the building
at $50. and 10:30. in the morning,
and at 2:30 in the aiteInoop.
Demonstrations and lectures VII
be held throughout the day. At 30
Wallace j. Finch. principal Of the
Alexander Graham Bell School for
the Deaf. Cleveland. Ohio. will les
ture on Speech Improvement in
the Regular Classroom Also at
go Miss Bernice Ringmau Of the
Normal College viii give demon
stration OF phy.iolherapy for Grip
pied children Dr. samuel XIX, di.
rector OF special education at Mil
waukee state Teachers College. viii
lecture on Reading For The Slow
Learning child. at 10 30.
In the afternoon. william Cuick-
shank OF the Normal College Will
give q demonstration Of the Stan
ford Binet Intelligence Test at
30. At 80, Mrs Lethe ODDS viii
demonstrate vision testing for the
classroom teacher. Also at 30
Miss Anne Ringer Of the Normal
faculty RIll give demonstration Of
lip reading
Hearing Conservation
On Thursday. the topin Of the con
ference viii be Hearing Con efva-
zion The morning discussion Rill
be entitled. Organization and Ad-
muisfrafion Of tudiOmetric sur
yeys " Speakers will be. Wallace J
Finch Cleveland. OHIO, William
Cuickshanh Michigan state Nor
mai College Miss Georgina Reid. a
nurse In the Wayne County school
system. Miss Anne hunger. Mich
igan State Normal College. and
Miss ora SHaitwood. also o. the
Normal faculty. Mr. H. 4 Wooden
OF the Michigan School for the Deal,
will preside AZ the discussion.
In the afternoon session, Mr.
Finch will preside. and the topic
will be Medical Educational and
Social Coordination IN Program
for the Acous'ieally Handicapped -
Speakers viii be Dr David De.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
See METERS-Page 2
Farm Bloc For
Gillette Bill

Washington, July 21-INS-The
Senate farm bloc today prepared
an about drive to pass the Gillette
bill stripping the WPB of control
over manufacture OF rubber from
farm produce.
The measure was introduced by
Sen. Gillette Cd Iowa after weeks
of hearings before a Senate Ag.
riculture subcommitt~ and has
reached the floor without public
White House blessing.
1t is bitterly opposed by Donald
Nelson, WPB chief, and runs con-
trary 10 the postwar economy
thesis of Vice President Wallace.
Asked whether he was certain
Of vote on the bill with so many
senators absent from the Capitol,
Gillette said:
There are constitutional means
for getting a quorum.
Gillette also said that unless the
bill, or one OF five companion
measures in the House. is passed.
the administration faced political
revolt against any rubber or gas
oline rationing in farm areas,
In addition, he declared:
"The whole rubber program has
been fumbled and muffed This
is evident and clear from the ties.
timony We have heard. Mr.. Mel
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
French Ships
May be Moved

Washington, July 21-lNS-The
possibility of moving the French
naval squadron at Alexandria to
Diibouti, French port in the Gulf
of Alden. today is understood to
be receiving attention in offlclat
circles.
1t is thought in both American
and French quarters that such
move might be a possible solution
TO the problem OF getting the nine
French warships out Of Alexandra
where it is feared they might fall
into Axis hands if Gen. Erwin Rom
mel's forces should again threaten
to break through the British de-
lenses in Egypt
II Great Britain is prepared to
accept such a solution the proposal
may be made direct to Admiral
Rene Godfrey, commander of the
French naval squadron in Alexan'
dria.
Its Acceptance by the British
would be dependent on satisfao-
tory arrangements being made by
the French authorities in Djibouti
to permit United Nations represen-
tatives to maintain close watch
over the nine demilitarized French
warships while they are in Djibouti
Harbor.
Since the British have no diplo-
matte relations with Vichy France,
and therefore no representatives in
Djibouti the United States might
assume the responsibility of watch
ing the warships there. There are
no official American representatives.
in Djibouti at present, but since
that territory remains under the
control OF Vichy France, United
States naval Observers could be
sent there II an agreement was
reached on the matter
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
See WAR-Page 2
See WAR-Page 2
Meters Bring
City Revenue

Chief OF Police Dan e. L. Patch
informed city council Monday night
that he expects revenue from city
parking meters will be between
81, 200 and $500 during the month
of July.
He based his estimate on early
collections which revealed s45O
collected from July s TO Is. One
hundred dollars was received July
Is and 16, $103 on July II and the
Saturday collection was 5000.
The removal OF sealed coin con.
tainers from the meters, as well
as the servicing OF them, Is by
Oficer Perry Burrell. who received
course OF instruction in the care
and use OF the machines.
The containers are sealed at the
lower end with q strip OF paper
over the opening through which
they are emptied. The seal Is
placed there by Mrs. Mabel I. Stadt
miller, city treasurer and the con-
tainers are emptied only in her Of
fee.
When locked in the meters, the
containers are placed in an up.
right position so that slot at the
top allows coins to enter from the
coin chute OF the meter.
Not all OF the machines can be
visited in one day as there are
about 300 in use. Most OF the ma
chimes are emptied every other
day. Oficer Burrell removes the
sealed full container and replaces
1t with an empty one that is also
sealed. The full containers are
then carried to the Office of the
city treasurer.
The containers are also number
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
Soviet Strong
on Voronezh
Sector
Dust Slows Action
in Desert Battle
in Egypt

DIV NGNS SNINlOct
While bitter battles were fought
today in the Valley OF the Don,
as Nazi legions drove closer to the
vital city OF Rostov, gateway to
the oil OF the Caucasus, second
front" discussions were reported
the paramount topic among British
and American military and political
representative in London.
These talks, OF course, have been
going on for weeks, but the tempo
OF the discussions has increased
as the German wedges have been
driven deeper into the Ukraine.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill,
as minister of defense. has met as
often as possible with his own
subordinates and with American
military and lend.lease officials.
The urgency of the situation was
emphasized by news from the Rus
sian front today. A fur ther Soviet
withdrawal was admitted in the vi
entity of Voroshilovgrad, 100 miles
northwest of Rostov, and the Ger
man objective of the present drive
in that area was believed to be the
rail junction Of Likhoya. 70 miles
north and slightly east of Rostov.
Railroad Center
Here the Moscow-Rostov railroad
links up with the east-west lines to
Stalingrad, 243 miles to the east,
Possession OF this key point would
facilitate the German sweep, and
it was expected that the Red
armies would defend it vigorously,
as they have the key point Of
Voronezh to the north.
In the Voronezh area the Ger
mans were on the defensive and
were all but driven back across the
Don. The unexpected strength OF
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
Police Shoot One. Hold
Five Following HOldup
Highland Park
Youth Felled
by Bullets
Silkworth Gasoline
Station Attendant
Gives Clue

Jspths Thompson 17-ysar-old
Highland Park youth, was fatally
shot by Ypsilanti police early this
morning and four companions. one
a lg.year-old girl. we're taken into
custody following an attempted
theft al the DE- VI. Silkworth oil sta
ton, +. Michigan Avenue.
Thompson was trapped In Cen
trsl School yard IN Wayne Npsi-
lanti police having responded ia
time to take up the chase In Ypsl-
lanti At top speed they raced along
Michigan Avenue and at the corner
west OF Wayne school. Thompson,
who was driving, attempted To
swerve onto side street He was
unable to negotiate the sharp turn
and crashed against tree. Al.
though he may have been injured,
Judging from appearance OF the
steering wheel. which was badly
bent, he jumped with others from
the car and ran south along the
fence. which eneloses the school
yard and lodged inside through an
entrance to the Fairgrounds.
Officers were following and when
he failed to heed their commands
to stop they opened fife. He cried
out. fell. and was dying, officers
stated when they reached him.
Others OF the party were Earl
Miller. 20. 3S03 Harrison St, Ink
ster, Waiter Whitley, 81, 1913 ASH
St; Ester Triplet 20, 1858 Alfred
ST. Edward Alyer Harriet St, and
Mary Erquahrt. 19-yesr-old girl who
gave her address as 1916 Spruce 81
Aver. who has record OF juvenile
delinquency. escaped. He gave HIM
self up TO lnkster police this morn.
ing.
Acted Quickly
Custer Shatrau, attendant on duty
at the gas station, was highly COM
mended for his presence Of mind
and prompt action. His good iudg-
ment not only enabled police -
tfnskg important arrests, hut possj.
bly saved his life. for instead or
graphing with Aver. who is be-
leyed to have been The man Wnb
emptied his cash register he turned
10 the telephone and was surprise [
/ 10 find Thompson. who had entered
the station unnouced behind him.
/ Thompson was believed TO have
| been armed gun having been
.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
Fine Record Made
bv 1t. MCulIoch
Cited by Officer

Word came to Prof. and Mrs. 10
seph MeCuloch Monday that the
remains Of their son, Second 1t.
Joseph II. McCulloeh. Jr who was
killed In an airplane accident July
10 in the Atlantic area, will remain
there until after the cessation OF
hostilities
The War Department letter
signed by J A. lilo, Major General
Adiutant General Of the United
States. said. you may rest assured
that everything humanity possible
has been done by the military au'
thorities to care for the remains
pending the cessation OF hostili-
ties, after which consideration @ill
be given 10 the question Of their
return to the United States.
No details Of the accident were
given. and the place where 1t mad
occurred was not diyulged
Comforting words we're sent the
grieving family by the Commandins
officer OF the post where 1t Nc
Culloch was last stationed. The
letter said, In part. 1t Joseph IL.
Mcculloch. Jr.. has an excellent
record for performance OF duty in
service OF his country. He was ,
splendid officer and gentleman and
was so well liked and respected by
all who knew him. His loss will be
greatly felt by this organization
1t is sincerely hoped that your son 5
splendid record viii be Of some
comfort 10 you In your sorrow
1t. McCulloch had been promoted
as sergeant technical supply officer
sergeant transportation officer. as
sistant squadron operations officer.
assistant squadron engineering OIL.
Ger. squadron communications OIL.
Ger and assistant squadron anna
ment officer. all OF these 10 addition
to his regular flying.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
Three Day Conference at Normal
Chloride Settles Dust But
Tar Still Flows Into Tanks

be denied on materials needed for
other projects. SO the council de-
cided to settle the problem and lay
the dust at the same time, with
chloride. In the meantime rul-
ing is being sought which will al
low use Of the tar here before
storage tanks overflow.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

CHICAGO ms - Permanent
guests at the stevens and Congress
Hotels, which the government IS
taking over Sept. for aviation
radio training centers. were notified
by the government today that they
may appear on that date 10 assert
any rights they may have in con
nection with the action.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
Congress Today
tBy Associated Press)


tBy Associated Press)
Senate
Receives S6.271 100000 House.
approved tax bill Meets noon.
Eastern War Timel
Considers motion 10 take up bill
70 set up independent agency to
facilitate synthetic rubber produc-
ton from grain alcohol
May take up House-approved
conference report on supplemental
defense appropriations bill allow
Ing tl20o00000 for price control
administration
House
Routine session tnOuni.
Naval committee continues in
hesitation OF naval contracts
u0:30l-
MONDAY
Senate In recess.
House
Passed and sent to Senate new
$6.271 10000 tax bill.
Passed bill outlaWing var bro
ker fees.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

Wanted - Woman Cleaner, -Four
mornings each week. White or col
orsd Apply Martha Washington
Theatre. ADV. I'll
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21
See FARM BLoc-Page 2

Used Silvermoon House Trailer. is
feet. s425. Gas Station L. 5 % &
Packard. Adv. I2l'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

SAN FRANcIsCo-INs - Mil
tary authorities announced today
they had been unable to find any
evidence of the reported landing OF
a parachutist in the MohAve Des-
ert region near Lancaster, Cal.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

WASHINGTON ms Disclo-
sure that commercial airlines will
operate Substantial numbers" of
Army planes was regarded in mil
iiary circles today as one OF the
most important developments
since start of the war towards
solving the problem of getting
vital supplies TO America far
flung fighting forces overseas.
Brig Gen. Harold l., George, com
mander OF the air transport com
mand. announced that beginning
in August, eight OF this nations
largest commercial airlines will
begin operating transport planes
assigned to them by Army air
forces over the routes nov estab-
hshed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

Los ANGELES-AP-Held Sc
cretly by police since last Wednes-
day on the accusation OF posing as
Shirley Temples father, Charles
Mannheim, 80, will appear in Super
ior Judge Dudley Valentines court
tomorrow for a hearing on his san
ity.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

MEXICO CITY - ms - The
beautiful Alsatian wife OF the
wealthy Eugenio Almazan, was in
custody today on suspicion OF es.
pionage. She is the former Eliza.
beth Rudd PITT who came TO Mex
leo in 1910 from the United States
and later married the wealthy
Mexican
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-21

NEW YORK-INS - Additional
guards were thrown around the
scenes OF more than s400,O 200, 900 in
naval construction work today as
American Federation OF Labor
craftsmen met to take a strike vote
which may halt work at five large
construction jobs.