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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
Medical Units to
be Organized

The emergency medical units met
in Tie Ypsilauti High School Fri
day might 10 discuss plans for the
winter.
DR.. ". +. Soiler. head OF the En-
ergency Medical Units. stressed the
importance o. the units being or
rsnlzed and ready to junction in
case Of an emergency lie said he
group would Le recognized so the
members can 90 TO the station near
e6t their home. as it Will be neces-
sary 10 walk IN case OF blackouts.
Or. p. y Harris urged every
member 70 be present 81 the meet
Iurs as IL is very neces airy to prac-
tce. DR.. H3Fris said one evening
a month can be given up for tais
meeting.
The units viii meet together at
the Ypsiland High School the sec
ond Friday IT, each month for A
few months. after which each unit
will meet separately.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
Japs Claiming to
Have Taken Air
Field

(By International News Ser,ice)
Crucial military decisions trembled
in the balance today on two widely
separated fronts. Along the Volga
River desperately fighting Red
Army men again gave ground after
temporarily hating the German
drive on Stalingrad, but there was
little news from the Solomon Is
lands where L. s. Marine and Army
forces were locked in grim battle
with Japanese invaders.
In both the Russian and Pacific
war theaters the Axis powers ap-
peared to hold the initiative.
A Navy communique revealed the
grim character of the Allied posi-
ton on Guadalcanal Island where
Henderson Field. the strategic air
field commanding the area, was re-
ported under fire Of Japanese
heavy guns.
Fleet Gathering
And 260 miles TO the northwest
additional enemy fleet units were
gathering for an undoubted addi-
tional assault on the island. Tokyo
reports, relayed by Berlin. claimed
the capture OF Henderson Field,
but the claim was doubted in Wash
ington.
It was denied, inferentialy. by
Secretary Of the Navy Knox who
declared that latest reports made
it clear that "a real stiff. tough
fight is going on out there" Asked
il he thought the American forces
could hold, he replied: 81 certainly
hope so and expect So
Navy men assumed that our fleet
will soon be in action against the
powerful japanese forces menacing
the Solomons. and it was considered
likely that the wars greatest sea
battle may develop
The Japanese obviously are gam
bling the greater part Of their Navy
II they lose and suffer heavily. OBJ
servers pointed out, they will be
forced TO surrender most of their
gains in the South Pacific.
But II our forces are driven from
the Solomons, the offensive can be
resumed from bases in The Fills.
New Hebrides. New Caledonia and
Port Moresby
Position Critical
The position OF the Soviet armies
in the Caucasus and along the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
Four Injured
in Accidents

Four persons were injured In ac
cidcnts hecr Friday as the rain
made driving visibility poor.
Cheek lacerated
Nineteen stitches were required
to close a deep laceration on the
right cheek Of Erwin Dietrich, Ill
n. Huron St, who was injured In
an accident at the Washtenaw Ave-
Ballard st. intersection about 1880
Friday night.
Mr. Dietrich was treated at Bey'
er Hospital and he remains there
today Also injured in the accident
was Miss Lorraine Holland. 1l6 n.
Summit St. who suffered contus'
ions on the left knee and arm
Medical attention for her was not
required, however.
A car operated by Lawrence A.
Mueller, 613 W. Cross St, who was
driving north on Ballard St, collid
ed with pickup truck operated by
Mr.. Dietrich who was driving cast
on Washtenaw Ave. Miss Holland
was a passenger in the Mueller We.
hicle.
Becomes Confused
Another accident indirectly re.
lated to the Dietrich-Mueller COLI.
sion. resulted in injury to Mrs. Rose
Smith, i67 S. Hamilton St Mrs.
Smith was crossing Michigan Ave.
about $50 feet west OF the Michigan
Ave Hamilton st. intersection with
three other persons when she appar-
entity became confused by the flash
err spotlight On a police cruiser.
She stepped into the path Of car
driven by Bernard Blank. 80 Bal
lard st. She was treated at Boyer
Hospital for an injury 20 her right
leg.
Struck by Car
Another pedestrian. Mrs Kenneth
Mashatt. 439 Jefferson Ave was
treated at Boyer Hospital for
bruises and decorations suffered
when she wa struck by car driv-
on by Frank ipslmer. 6l6 Jefferson
Ave. in front Of sos jefferson Ave.
Friday night.
Minor Mishsps
Minor accidents here Friday In.
volved cars operated By John Hal.
lock. lls Factory St Mrs Jean
SHls. Dearborn. Lizette Harris, Bay
city. Flora Clyne. Il04 Pearl St;
Robert Godfrey, Nj Clemens. Ey-
erett Culp. 3l2 Ballard ST. irwin
Smith. 2ll Perrin St. Otis Hasty
Pontiac Mr. Hasty was backing
from an alley with a truck when
(see ACCIDENTS 4rage S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

ter exemptions this yeaf and a "a
per cent tax next year.
Senate conferees emerged vic
torious on most disputed provis-
ions House .conferees, however.
forced the Senate 20 yield on it's
proposal TO repeal the corporation
capital stock and the declared
value excess profits tax, thus add
ing s74000,000 to the corporation
burden.
Have TO Take Il
I'VE don't like the bill, but we
have to take it, said one member
Of the conference.
Faced with mounting war ex-
penditures. conferees readily con
ceded that they will place the
greatest tax burden in history on
the country only because Of dire
necessity
A cushion" Is provided for
smaller corporations. with the sur
tax being held to 10 per cent for
those with surtax income Of not
over $4,000.
Senate Yields
The Senate yielded TO the House
on one excess profits provision
which is expected to bring more
smaller corporations under this
tax. The exemption was cut from
$4,000 TO $4,000
The measure adds approximately
$6.500.000,GOO annually to the bill
of 100000 individual income tax
payers. including the per cent
victory tax.
Leaders in a tax legislation re-
newed their declaration that both
the Senate and House will act on
the measure so that it can be
placed on President Roosevelts
desk for signature before the No
vember election.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
Torpedo Sinks
l35Die,
100 Saved
Worst of War in
North American
Waters

St Johns, Newfoundland. Oct. Il
ms Sinking of the 5. S Caribou
with the loss OF 1875 lives today as
sumed the proportions OF the worst
tragedy in North American waters
since the outbreak Of the war as
stories were unfolded by 100 sur
yivors of the passenger-laden mail
ship.
The vessel. bound from North
sydney, Nova Scotia. to PortauN'
Basque. Newfoundland. was sent to
the bottom by torpedo as it sailed
across Cabot Strait early last We'd
nesday. Records indicated that 235
passengers and crew members were
aboard, including eight Americans
and so Canadian soldiers. Civilians
mostly comprised families among
which were many children.
Rodies OF only sc thus far have
been recovered and identified.
Among them was John Sheppard, OF
Auburn. n. Y.
Also listed among the casualties
was the Caribou's skipper, Captain
B. Tayernor and his two sons, Stan.
ley and Harold who were first and
third officers aboard the vessel
An entire family. identified thus far
only as the "Tappers," including
father. mother and two children
were listed among the dead Three
members Of family named Strick
land also were lost
Little Time
Eyewitness accounts OF the trag
edy related that the vessel plunged
to the bottom within a few minutes
after a torpedo was sent crashing
into her middle. Many of those re
ported dead were killed in the ex-
plosion which followed when the
torpedo drove home.
A Officers among those surviving
reported that the vessel was tor
pedoed without warning Not a sin
gle survivor saw the submarine
which fired the lethal missile.
Most Of those who died were
caught below decks when the tor
pedo struck. Others raced topsidc
as screaming mothers called for
life preseryers for their children
while boats and life RATS were ne
ing lowered.
But the ship settled quickly after
the first list and scores Of bobbing
heads dotted the wafer as decks
became awash.
Save Many
Rescue vessels rushed 10 tho
scene and their prompt arrival was
credited with the saving Of many
lives.
In addition to Sheppard, Captain
Tayernor and his Sous. those among
the known dead included =. II.
Cowley, Of Montreal: H. NJ CHS
lett. Edward Bartlce and Robert
Butler. all Of Newfoundland and
the wife and two children of the
Rev. Allan. ST. Johns Adventist
minister. About 900 bags Of mail
were lost
Patrol boats and fishing schoon-
ere were still searching the vicinity
Of the sinking today but no add.
uonal survivors have been found
as yet
cabot Strait lies due east Of the
mouth OF the St Lawrence River
where U-boat activity has been re-
ported heavy in recent months In
the river itself. five Allied vesseis
have been torpedoed since the out
break Of the war
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
Congress Today

CBy Associated Press)
Senate
In recess until Monday
Joint conference committee con
unues work on tax bill.
House
Considers bill to lower draft age
with vote scheduled late In the
day. (Convenes at II a. m. EWT).
Friday
Senate
In recess.
House
Routine session
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
.OPAPIanniing
Enforcement

Ypsilanti retailers were warned
at a meeting Friday afternoon by
Lewis Williams OF the Detroit OF
flee OF Price Administration that
the government is moving to en-
force price regulations.
He emphasized that control is
necessary for the sake OF the mer-
chants as well as the public and
stated that uncontrolled initiation
could result in widespread bust
ness failures.
He explained that each merchant
is expected to familiarize himself
with price controls in his business
and that he may obtain informa-
ton from the Detroit office on
items which do not seem 10 be
clear. II O urged the dealers to
make appointments AT 500 Girls
void St, Fidelity Bldg, Detroit.
IL Qualification seems necessary.
Mail inquiries will also be given
consideration, he said
He stated that although there
are only so OPA officials in Mich
igan. that they are ready now to
start enforcement after having
spent the past few weeks gathering
and cataloguing complaints. Some
have been received from Ypsilanti,
he said.
At the same meeting the retail
ers voted 10 continue the federal
bond and stamp sale with monthly
reports and approved plans for
semimonthly meetings on Fridays
when University Of Michigan will
furnish an extension department
speaker 10 explain government reg
ulations. william stevens pre-
sided
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
Hoover Pushing
kadens Search

Chicago. Oct. Tins J Edgar
Hoover. chief OF the FBl today
called on police OF the nation 10
redouble their search for Erwin
Kadens. Chicago Army deserter.
whom he termed one Of the most
dangerous criminals alive
Hoover asserted he has inior-
nation indicating KadeHs left
Chicago for Denver by train on
Oct. s.
The fugitive who deserted the
Army last summer at Camp Grant.
H.. is wanted for KIDNAPPING five
criminal assaults and inHumera1le
Iobberies agd car thefts
Kadens. y years old is married
and the father Of two children. He
formerly was employed in Chicago
as a postal clerk and had no prev.
iOus criminal record
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
Major Flood Disaster in
Nation s Capital Auerted,
Crest Passes This Morning
Final Vote Expected Today
on Lowering of Draft Ages

branch is expected TO reach a ii.
nal vote by late afternoon
As the House prepared TO con.
yene, the concensus appeared to
he that few il any members would
vote against the measure.
Protest Speed
Although some members were
protesting the speed with which
the House leadership decided to
act. most congressman appeared
to welcome the opportunity to vote
ON an inevitable issue which many
had thought would be laid over
until after the Nov. 3rd elections.
As presented to the House, the
bill bearing the name OF Rep.
James W. Wadsworth tR) n. y.
provides:
That the present 20toi5 age
limit on men who can be inducted
for active duty be lowered TO Is.
.. That Is and 10 year old
youths already enrolled in schools
may he deferred, II they request IL,
until the end OF the 1928 school
year or until July ]. f9iS, which
ever is sooner.
3. That the draft quota system
be revised SO that I'm no state will
men with dependents he called un-
til that state has exhausted its pool
of single men.
4. That underaGe youths who
enlist by misrepresenting their
age may not be discharged even
il parents protest later.
A fifth provision allows the
Army to reject an eX-convict only
il he were convicted OF at least a
felony
The Senate Is slated to act on
the legislation next week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17
Blast Rocks
War Industry

Pittsburgh. oct. l7-INS-A ter
rifle explosion rocked the plant OF
the Continental steel and Rolling
Foundry early today at Caraobo';.,
Pa, thirty miles northwest Of Pitts
burgh.
The plant is working on war con
tracts.
Two persons were reported Killed
IL, the first reports received and
five others we're known 20 have
been injured
The explosion shook homes for
miles around
Three Of the injured we're in
Sewickley valley Hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

Washington. Oct. Il ms The
House, moving with wartime swift
ness, meets today to complete a
legislative task commenced only
four days ago-the passage OF
bill to draft IS and 10 year old
youths.
Operating under a rule limiting
debate to only two hours and re
stricting the type Of amendments
which may be offered. the lower
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

NEW DELHI India -hP- One
Of the worst malaria epidcmics
in tie history OF Delhi province
has been relieved slightly by a
brief spell Of cold weather, it was
reported today A. the height Of
the epidemic nearly 1000 persons
we're hospitalized weekly.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

CHtCAG0-fNs- Search for the
escaped Illinois convicts. Roger
Touhy and Basil Banghart. who
with five others shot their way out
OF Statewide Prison. Oct. 2. GEN.
tered today in the Buffalo, y. y.
area.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

1889 Mercury for sale, like new,
5000 miles on tires. car and in,
formation al Silkworth office. J r.
Marker. Adv. 1917
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

SAN FRANClSCO-lNS- The
confessed kidnaper OF four year old
Vivian Miller OF San Francisco to-
day stood revealed as a paroled ex-
convict, moving from one war plant
10 another as soon as his employers
demanded his fingerprints. Through
the fingerprints which he feared
authorities Identified the kidnaper
as William II. Thompson. 80. who
had served terms in San Quentin
and Folsom State Prisons and az
Terminal and Mcneil Islands Fed.
eral penitentiaries) on forgery. car
theft and robbery convictions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

LONDON UP Germany has
started to put pressure on the
Vichy French government to force
It into the war on the Axis side II
the Allies attack French Africa.
IT wts indicated today. A hysterical
series of German broadcasts lat
night, reporting that Fighting &C
tivity over Dakar' had been AN
nOunced officially" by Vichy. Sim
mered down to the fact, already an
nounced, that single French plane
had been shot down over West AZ
RIGA last Sunday in an air battle.
while on reconnaissance south OF
Dakar and possible over British
Sierra Leone, SEQ miles down the
coast.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

NEW YORK-INS- Eighty five
cash gifts totalling s354.36s17 have
been made to Columbia University.
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler. pres
ident, announced today. The
money will be used largely TO IL
nance research in medicine. chem
istry and allied sciences. as we'll
as to support scholarly work in
other fields such as international
administration. social problems and
languages.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

MEXICO CITY-JNS - Mexico
prepared TODAY 10 apply universal
military conscription To form an
army OF 100000 men. Legislation
providing compulsory service for
men from IS 10 40 was introduced
in the Senate Friday by Senator
joaquin Padilla, following confer
ences with Foreign Minister Eze-
quiel Padilla.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

CAMDEN, n. J.-INS- Another
vital unit OF Uncle Sans powerful
fleet-the aircraft carrier U.S.S.
Prineeton-will be launched tomor-
row at the New York Shipbuilding
Corporation yard.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

tsee ACCIDENTS APage 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

DALLAS, TeXas.-INS-Army Of
ficials today we're investigating the
crash OF a medium bomber near
the Dallas-Tarrant County boundary
which killed six soldiers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

HAVANA-AP-Cuba establish
cd diplomatic relations with Mos
COW today for the first time since
the czarist days of Imperial Rus
STA. and thus became the only Lat
in American nation to have formal
relations with the Soviet union.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-17

NEW DELHI -AP-- Gen. Sir
Claude j. f. Auchinleck. former
commander of the British eighth
army in North Africa, has arrived
in New Delhi, it was announced
today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administratot
of the estate of j. B. Wortham, dc.
ceased, late of Vance County, Mort
Carolina, this is to notify all person.
having claims against the estate o
said deceased to exhibit them to tn,
undersigned at Henderson, Nortt
Carolina, on OF before the Both daf
OF January, 1913, or this notice vii
he pleaded in bar of their recovery
All persons indebted to said cstat,
Npll please make immediate pay.
ment.
This the Both day of january
1912.
+. M. WORKMAN.
Admlnigtrator Of the Estate of
J., b. Workman, Deceased.
3Q-6-l3-2O-27-6
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-27

II PAYS TO BUY GOOD SHOES
and have them repaired. They look
better-last longer, New heels,
rubber, leather, composition. Nor
witch Shoe Repair, phone III. We
call for and deliver. 2l-tt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-27

EVERY BEAUTY SERNICE-M0D-
crn Shop-ENpcrIonccd opcl a,n,s
Centrally located. Phone 20G- Tor
appointment. Bridgcrs Beauty
Shop, oNe Parkcr's Drug Store,
28-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-27

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL
kinds Of body and fender re-
par work. Motor Sales Co.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-27

FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES AND
equipment, its Affords. Comple,e
stock to fill your needs, Afford
Printing and Office Supply 60.
Phone 81. 2bu
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-27

ALL 772 FOR GROCERIES,
fruits, vegetable, or cold meats
Wines, all popular brands. Low
ards Cash Grocery. 2l5 Whlla'"
ST.. lne%t to Wilson Electric
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-27

COMPARE OUR PRICES ON NEW
and used furniture before you hi'y
for cash if you have it or cico''
if you need it. Home Furniture
Exchange, l0l n. Garnet sire,
nbopc 90 27-2-&-3
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

Buy n Bomber
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

so much power but The appoint
iment of Nelson indicates a White
House desire 10 make whatever
adjustments are necessary in order
TO assure Victory. 1t has been
common gossip that Harry l.. Hop
kinS, presidential confidante, had
counselled against establishment
of the Baruch type of setup.
Nelson. who until last year was
executive vice president of Sears.
Roebuck and Company, has been
known 10 have been an admirer
of Hopkins, and with his selling
personality Nelson has overcome
obstacles which to some looked in
superable. Nelson months ago
was telling friends that Hopkins
as a member of SPAB was cap
able of asking the most searching
and suggestive questions, thus
helping TO clarity complicated sit
uatiOnS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
Aids Small Business

Nelson also pioneered in de-
handing ALLEGATIONS of even scarce
materials IN order 10 keep the
civilian economy going on re-
pair and maintenance diet. lie
argued that as by-product such
"a regime would provide gainful
for small business
men not engaged in production
Likewise, some three months ago
in an interview with this writer,
Nelson suggested that big bust
ness make its contribution to the
preservation Of the free enterprise
system by holding nondefense elm
les in which they showed smaller
business men how they. through
the use Of science and invention
were substituting synthetics and
new processes for unavailable crit
ical materials. He urged the
industrial leaders TO guide their
smaller associates so that they
could adjust themselves 10 abnor-
NAL economic conditions In max
ing this proposal. Nelson was ar
.gulng against the tendency Of
business 10 rely too much on gov
ernment for guidance and leader
ship.
Moreover, distribution has a
friend in court in Nelson. He has
told me that he recognizes that
the jobber wholesaler, distributor
and retailer serve a useful econo-
mic function and should be kept
alive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
More Must Be Done

Much more than all that, how
ever. should be done and must be
done by industrial and other large
if they are alive TO the
Of the issue, If they
adequately grasp how funda-
mentally the whole future of this
democracy will be influenced
determined. by their
conduct during our national crisis
Comes TO my mind this morSel
of philosophy the then aged Johr
p. Rockefeller once enunciated &c
me: Next 10 doing the right
thing. the most important thing
is TO let he people know that you
are doing the right thing"
Bitter experience taught Mr.
Rockefeller that wisdom, taught
him it rather late in life. Will oui
present industrial, financial anC
other business leaders awaken il
time? Their record in the pas
has been lamentably shortsightec
too often both in deeds and ir
words. Hence, the Gethsemane
many Of them have passed
through
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18


cational advertisements. Oft er
signed by company presidents.
Although little more than a
start has been made, the impress
sion created already has beer
favorable. The tone OF almost al
announcements has been unquali-
fiedly patriotic. Many have taken
pains TO tell the public how to
conserve the use and usefulness
of their products.
Consumers of tires. for instance
have learned more in recent weeks
about how 10 take care of them
than they ever knew before. Lead
ing companies presumably will
keep up this timely. invaluable
service.
First the threatened scarcity of
gasoline and now the ban on new
car purchases have inspired oil and
auto companies 10 explain 10 us
how TO get the most out of these
products. Under the looming con-
ditions, such knowledge is worth a
great deal TO the ordinary indi-
is beneficial 10 the national
interest.
Manufacturers OF other widely
used appliances. it is TO be hoped,
Will act similarly
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
Retail Volume
In Al Registers
AH-Tinne High
Total Of 50 Billion
Surpasses 1910 by
About 70 Per Cent

NEW YORK, Jan. l7.-Durlng
the year just ended, a new record
of about S54,O0O,OOOOOO was estah-
liShed in sales for the retail trade
in its entirety, says Fitch In
vestors Service This figure sur
passed that of 1910 by about 10
per cent and was considerably in
excess of the previous peak OF
S48, 500, 100000 set in 1929 The
improvement occurred against a
background of rising national in-
come, Appropriated at $50 000,-
100000 for 1871, which was more
than Is per cent greater than in
come in 1910
Principally responsible for this
latter increase was the rise IN IN
duSuial and defense activities to-
gethcr with higher prices received
for farm products. Although in
defense areas led IN the
retail sales gain they were closely
followed by volume IN the rural
a rgae