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Evening star., 1942-06-23
Income Tax Credit Urged
For Building Repair Funds
p, re Associated Press.


DETROIT. June 23.-Delegates to
the convention of the Association OF
Building Owners and Managers were
urged today TO ask Federal legisla-
ton that would permit money set
aside. for future building mainte
nance to be deducted from current
income tax payments.
The suggestion came from Samuel
NJ Smallpage of New Orleans,
president of the Southern Confer
ence of the association. who pointed
out that maintenance and building
renewals at the present time are al
most impossible because of mate
rial and labor shortages.
He expressed the fear that when
the men and materials are again
available, the dollars will not be
available because they will have
gone TO the tax collector"
Il believe" he said, that to pre-
serve the financial strength of our
business we should now be crea ting
reserves for such deferred mainte-
nance by charges against current
income
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Servicemen to Show
Swimming in Oil

Servicemen will demonstrate the
best methods of swimming through
burning oil or fully clothed in the
East Potomac Park pool at $50 pm.
tomorrow.
The water demonstration will be
directed by John w. Gates, director
of first aid and water safety for the
District Chapter of the Red Cross.
Men from the Army, Navy, Coast
Guard and marines will exhibit the
swimming techniques in an effort to
enlist more swimmers in courses this
summer for Red Cross water safety
instructors.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
RoiIroud Passes Still
Extont After so Years
3, the Associated Press.

B. The Associated Press.
DURANDO, Colo.-Fifty years ago
two Colorado railroads issued about
200 lifetime passes, engraved on thin
sheets of solid silver. At least two
of them still are in existence.
One is in the possession of Jackson
Clark, of Durango. and bears the
name of Harry Adsit, friend Of Mr..
Clarks grandfather. The other is
owned by A. E. Walther, of Ridgway
to whom it was issued.
Otto Mears, builder of the Silver
ton Railroad and the Rio Grande
Southern. had the passes made for
his friends.
Evening star., 1942-06-23

tCOntlnuPO fIOlll T II SI oSN''
British and American ship operators
u,ere assailed for having demon
s+rated "a lack of appreciation
of the urgent need for the
accumulation of Stockplles OF
strategic raw materials.
Ship Control Called Failure
"More effective methods OF con-
trol of shipping by the Mari'lfhe
Commission or other Government
ooencies were not considered nee
essarv until far too late date, the
oororittee said. The Maritime
Commission has failed to pro'ioe
adequately for the movement VI
.+retepic raw materials by use OF
tho tonnage actually or potentiahy
under its control. ;. ,,ou,
THE attitude of the Stral'S-Ne"
Work Shipping Conference. as wei
as that of the British lines ensageo
in this trade, in preventing or ue-
Icing the use of conference
tonnage available 10 move rubber
from the Far East in February OF
This wear cannot be too strongly
condemned.
The committee said efforts OF THESE
shin owners to retain control OF the
rubber traffic "unquestionaoly aodeo
to the shipping difficulties and re-
duced the amount Of rubber actually
delivered to this country.
The report said IAN outstanding
need" of the War Department Is
IAN adequate, currently maintained
cost accounting and audit system. y
the Government having RESPONSE
bilitv to eliminate eXorbitant profits
not after the war is over but during
the period the war is being prose-
cuted.'
Praises American Planes.
A note of cheer was sounded in a
section dealing with aviation. After
relating how American-made planes
had proved their ability in actual
combat. the committee said produc-
ton of planes was progressing sat-
isfactorilv" and the production
schedules. rigorous as they are for
this wear and next. will be met and
fulfilled by American ingenuity and
industry"
The Air Corps overlooked many
opportunities to have much more
eficient and modern planes prior to
the outbreak of war" in Europe in
1899. the committee said. I'VE de-
veloped the dive bomber - yet
we had none, we are just getting
them now. We pioneered in self
sealing gas tanks. but abandoned
them and the Germans demon
etrated how necessary they are"
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Manila Publisher in u. ).
After Fleeing Bataan
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 23.-Col
Carlos p Romula, former Manila
publisher who escaped from Bataan
in bullet-riddled and decrepit
plane, has arrived in the United
States.
Aide-de-camp to Gen. Macarthur.
he was one of the last to leave the
besieged peninsula. He will 90 to
New York to receive a l94l Pulitzer
award for interpretative writing.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
u. S. Officer in Eritreu
Delayed by Boboons
y the Associated Press

Fy The ASSOclaIed Press.
ASMARA. Eritrea On a lonely
mountain road Capt. John w.
Smothers, USA, of Princeton. Ind.
suddenly found himself in a traffic
jam-of baboons.
Il was driving along when about
so of the creatures swept across the
road in front of the car" he re-
lated Il didn't want to kill any
of them, so I just stopped and put
up the windows. They got very
curious about the car and climbed
all over it, peering in At me. Finally
they cot tired of making faces at
me and went on their way. I went
on mine"
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Charles &. Manson Dead
Former Reporter Here

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON. June 2.-Charles E,
Manson. 81. veteran Boston, New
York and Washington newspaper
man, died Unexpectedly at his home
in the Dorchester district today.
During the World War he was on
the Washington staff of the United
Press, and later worked on the old
New York World. He also was a
member of the staff of the Boston
Traveller and recently had been con-
nected with the Yankee Network
News Service.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
'Expediter' Is Custodian
OF Other Persons Woe

z, the Associated Press.
CAMP STEWART. Ga.-A ser
peant who appeared before an Of
ficer candidate board at Camp Stew
art listed one of his former CIVILIAN
occupations as "expediter."
The boards first question to him
vas: Tell us. sergeant, what is an
expediter?'
Without blinking, the sergeant
shot back: Sir. an eXpediter is
man who can take care of every
hody elSe's grief
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Arlington Park
) Associated Press.

FIRST RACE - Purse. $1,000: special
weishts; maidens; @-year-olos: 5l7 fur
longs
Amber Lisht tGarnerl $3.50 eo.4o l.Ao
b Water Tower BrookS $50 400
Msbe Monday Haas 90
Time. :06ls.
Also ran-Be Brief Coordinator New
Blend. Hap Re1AYis. River Captain,
Devils Thumb. Chance Grey
b j. D. We'll entry
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Selections
Charles Town lFastl.

Charles Town East.
By the Louisville Times.
l-Westing, Sun Tipped. Charming
Boy.
2Oyster Bar, Don Dash. Not Sure
3tLees Jimmie, Jacotte, Time
Scout.
Hard Loser, Vendors Lien, My
One.
5-Maesak, Gay Set, Bill x.
6-Centeryille, Little Novice, Fu-
sionet4.
7-Merrily Go, Red wrack, Royal
8-Tyr, Cf1erry's Child. Jumelus.
aNot Man. Stand Alone, West Sea
Best. bet-Tyr.
Aqueduct (Fast).
BY the Louisville Times.
l-Rarified, Blended Well. Signal
Tower.
2!Hoptown Lass, Stimuli, Bob
Boy.
3-No selections.
4Early Delivery, Marogay, Full
Cry.
5-Byline. Who Me. Demolition.
6-Vagrancy, Zaca Rosa, Lotopoise.
DANDY Fox, Enthrall, Titilator.
8-Mr. Goose, Tacoma. Umbril.
Best bet-vagrancy.
Suffolk Downs Fast.
BY the Louisville Times.
Lima S Son, Morstep Soberano.
2-Lady Ariel. Copin. Spillway.
3-Bit O Green, Flying Bonny
Kleig Light.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
John J. Broun Dead

CINCINNATI. June % LP.-John
J. Braun. 81, vice president and
factory manager of the United
States Playing Card Co.. died In
Christ Hospital today.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Charles Town
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-purse 800: claiming
2-vear- -olds. about "A furlonRs.
Free Girl ,Boseont $3.50 1880 1920
SUE Garlic, 14.4o so
Hone For tDunord) 40
Time. O:54 3-5.
Also ran-Nosey Rose. SOM Where.
Marvellous, Revery. Miss Brick Bar.
SECOND RACE-Purse. $500: claiming
3-year-olds and upward: 6H2 turlonss.
Nyleye (Scoccal 81 90 go go
Adhelmar tClsggetD 80 40
Tsut kirk $40
Time. %.
Golden Mayne. High Aim, Scotch Sage
DupIiket
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Suffolk Downs
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse. 81 900: claiming;
3-year-olds and upwards: e furlonss.
Two Tops tBrunelleb $50 = 80 80
MaeRay tBierman) $50 40
Macks Dream tMaschek| 300
Time: 1:l4a1.
Also ran-Dolly Bucks Image. Trace
Boy, Bissakerry Inactive. Whisper.
SECOND RACE-Purse, 81 900: ella i'm
inR: 3-year-olds and up: e furlongs.
Sun Girl ,MelocheI $50 $50 $40
Bras Kitty tFinnesan) $50 30
Blue Leona ,BrunelleD 3so
Time, 1925.
Also ran-Cinessr. San Stefana. No Sir,
Hieh Martin and Miss sungino.
DAILY Double paid S214OD
Evening star., 1942-06-23
D III Todoys Results and Entries
NO(IUO N0WS Tomorrow

4-Oldwick, Shasta Man, Valdina
Gadget.
s-Medid, Ho Hum. Twotimer
6-Watchover, Roman Flag, Best
Reward.
BLESS Me, De Kalb, Harvard
Square.
8-Valdina Valet. Shrimpie, Catcall.
91Quaroma, Haughton entry, Su-
preme Flag.
Best-Watchover
Delaware Fast.
BY the Louisville Times.
l-ParachutiSt, Dundee, Bow Spri..
2-Sir Echo. Handiboy, My Lawyer.
3-No selections
Fresh Money, Wee, The Duck.
5-Martian, Fogoso, Blue Lily.
6-Curious Roman, Indian Sun,
Pony Ballet.
7-Mischief Afoot, Free Trader. Blue
Flight.
g. -Wallingford. Tour, Loeb Ness
Best-Martian.
Arlington Park Fast.
BY the Louisville Times
Flag. Tip Your Hat, Bolo Servant.
2-Certainty. Our, Mat, Bonzar.
3-Lady Flame, Kokomo, Hadepine.
+Pharatheen, Kirwin, Kings
Abbey
5-Agricole, Dollar Bay. Mucho
GuSto.
6-Careless, Little Town, Occupa.
ton.
7-Moselem. Jacotot, One Jest.
8-War Vision. Heno Lion, Arjac.
9-Paul Lee, Invoice, De Icer.
Best-Careless.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
u IIUFIECF NAIN
Kelly and Felkner entry.
MRS. w. W. Adams entry.
NINTH RACI-Purse 81 400: claimini
Charles Town

Py he Associated Press.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
FOURTH RACE-Purs.. $1,000; claim


SIXTH RACE-PurSe 81 500: allow
lnces. 3.yesT-Olds and upward: 6 fur
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Contracts

Continued From First Pageo
Evening star., 1942-06-23
New York Bank Stocks

NEW YOrK. June % 0P.-r
Association Securities Dealers. Inc
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Delaware Park

BY he Associated Press.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
: SIXTH H2n RACE-Gazelle Stakes purse.

SEVENIH RACE-Purse So 600. allow
SRceS: 4,year-olds and up: furlonss
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14
Methods Discovered TO
Combat Pin Shortage

Chicago, Sept. 14-lNS-Wartime
priorities today confronted The 63rd
annual convention of the American
Cosmeticians Association with
some problems in its accepted task
OF making American women the
most glamorous in the world, but
the beauty experts were not stump.
ed by any means.
For example, said Mrs Ellyn
Sible Hagood of Tulsa, Okla. presi-
dent of the association. they alrea-
dy are using toothpicks. wooden
and plastic pins-and even chop
sticks-to combat the hairpin short
age
And, Of course, the new hair-dos
have a wartime motif. There's the
"Waaceroo', to name one Of
them. The Waaceroo' is a short
softly-curled 1oiffure especially lie.
signed for members of the WAACS
and other women who wear mill.
tary caps. Then there the Coed
Neighhor Bob. This shows the
South American influence Tho
hair is swept high and held in place
by a bright red flower rather than
Spanish comb.
That's because Of the comb short
age
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14
Michigan in
W aShingtOn
BY Martha LsFsvrs

~ "a'h''a Nv wv
Washington Bureau % the Ypsi-
lauti Daily Press)
Washington. sept. 1.-THE ques
ton OF drafting is and lsyear-oId
boys is in the Washington air
again Couglessman Gsorse A.
pondero OF Royal OAK predict, ear
~ congressional action oB the long
pending measure while skepues
speculate that Congress viii not
take favorable action on a bill TO
lower the draft axe until after the
November elections
Secretary ot Mar Henry slim
son announcement last week that
the Army is speelns plans 20 en-
large the military force to possibly
nile million men By tile end Of
1913 is expected 20 brug 20
head delayed action hy Congress
on the lower draft age question.
opinion has i1ug beend i,ided on
the question with only the is and
~ year Odds showing a consistent
attitude by UuliSting
Dondero. who iett Michigan for
a day and a half in Washington last
week. said be- would iOoh " .tu favor
on legislation 10 draft younger
men-but not for combat duty. The
younger men should stay n this
country Tor training or Tor home or
coastal defense until the age Of
90. the Royal Oak Republican be
heyes As yet there Is no iHdica-
tion that such provision Is under
committee consideration
II don't feel that the people OF
Michigan want 10 see lowering
OF the draft age said Dondero. who
voted against the measure when :,
was introduced as an amendment
10 the Selectiye Service Act.
The possibility OF calling up this
reserve OF manpower loomed closer
to becoming a reality last week
than ever before The War Depart
ment abandoned the college draft
deferment program set up less than
four months ago, indicating that the
Army means business on its plans
Ito provide additional men for an Of
jfensiyo against the Axis next year.
This prompted the Military Affairs
Committees OF both the Senate and
| House to dix deeper into lcgisla.
tion lowering the draft are The
Senate committee set hearings for
this week. The House committee
will follow suit next week.
Secretary Stison Is on record as
declaring that a major war has
never been won without IS and 10
year old youths Major General
F. w. willy, superintendent OF
West Point Academy. said here last
week that the military situation
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14
Romance Thumbs n Ride
By Allen EPp9
By Allen EBpe5

car, and they trailed Jerome back
TO town.
An hour later Jerome and his
two guests. Dian and Bill. were
seated at a corner table in the
Chamber Of Commerce Grill.
well" Jerome said with a sense
Of pride. what do you think Of our
little dining place."
Il like H." Bill said. 1T would
do justice to a much larger town
than Ardendale."
"Oh, well, Ardendale's growing.
TIN catch up with the Grill before
you know it."
Whoever did those murals," Bill
said, had an eye for color and de-
tail"
I'VE had an artist up from Rich
mond to do them"
Grandfather Weston supplied
the idea, though" said Dian. Il
mean, he suggested the idea Of hav-
ing the murals show different Vir-
ginia historical scenes"
Like that one over there by the
door," Jerome said. That's Patrick
Henry making his famous declara-
ton, Give me liberty or give me
death"
There's a sort Of legend about
that declaration" Dian laughed.
Grandfather said a friend OF his
was in love with a girl named Eliz-
abeth, and the girl was stubborn
about marrying him. Grandfather's
friend wouldn't have anything to
do with any other girl, and went
around saying, Give me liberty or
give me BETH"
(which did he get eventually ?"
Bill wanted to know.
Beth" said Dian. "She finally
weakened"
And" said Jerome, "the man
lost his liberty then and there"
why, Jerome! What a thing to
say"
Nothing personal, Dian--I as
sure you"
They turned to their meal. They
were just beginning their entree
when Claire and Paul came in.
"Oh, there you arew said Claire,
hurrying over to the table In the
corner. How nice"
Hello, folksw said Paul a little
sheepishly.
1--WE drove all the way out to the
farm to see you, Dian," Claire said. |
Then I telephoned your aunt |
again, and she said she supposed !
could find you at the Grill"
Aunt Martha seems to be a one
woman information bureau nova
days" said Dian.
Mind If we join your" Claire
asked.
But, Claire" Paul protested.
This is a luncheon party. We
shouldn't crash it."
Nonsense" said Claire.
Jerome swallowed a couple Of
times, and then spoke. Join us by
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14

all means" he said. He signaled to
a waiter. Two more chairs, watt
er, he said. Il think 1--WE can lunch
here comfortably"
When the two additional chairs
had been placed, Claire and Paul
sat down. Paul looked a bit en-
barrassed. but Claire didn't. She
was the personification Of ANNA
ton and charm.
"Oh, I forgot" she said gaily.
Jerome, you remember Paul Pet
ers, don't you?"
Naturally" said Jerome. How
do you do, Paul."
Fine, Jerome" Paul grlnned.
Jerome ought to remember me,
since he had the extreme pleasure
Of firing me from his bank"
No hard feelings, l hope" said
Jerome. After all, you weren't cut
out for a banker"
Gosh, nor' "aul said. IN al
ways be grateful to you. That was
quite a lecture you gave me with
my final pay envelope. But it
forced me into the sort Of work
like-that Of working with large
construction companies. Thanks,
Jerome! You did me a good deed"
How are you getting on, by the
way?" Jerome wanted to know.
"Splendidly! Building and con-
struction are booming. I've come
back to get Claire" Paul laid his
hand over Claires where it rested
upon the table. I'm going to show
her what it's like to live like pio-
neers."
80 sweet OF him, isn't IT," said
Claire.
And" said Dian, 81 think Claire
will look just marvellous in a sort
Of tropical setting"
Maybe" said Jerome. We'll,
what are you two going to have ?"
Claire picked up a menu and
studied it.
Please understand" Paul said,
that we aren't inviting ourselves
to be your guests, Jerome. It's nice
sharing your table, but"
II insist that you lunch with me-"
Jerome said, and he smiled at Dian
as if for approval. When she smiled
back, he seemed to expand. when
the hometown boy makes good and
comes home, he should be well
coined properly. Paul, you and
Claire are my guests. That's final"
"Oh, Jerome, you're a darling!'
said Claire.
Thanks" said Paul. You're all
right, Jerome"
This" said Bill, "is what I'd call
the real old-fashioned southern hos
pitality."
Convincing you, I hope" said
Dian, that it isn't a myth, after
all"
The real thing" said Bill. And
darned pleasant, if you should ask
me-"
ITO Be Continued)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14
CHAPTER TwENTY-T

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
THE HORN honked again. anC
Dian and Bill hurried down from
the studio in the attic.
I'm take the painting int
town." Bill said, and see that III
properly wrapped for its trip L
New York"
"Oh, l do hope It sells" sale
Dian. IF 1t does, we may be able
to sell some OF the others. Aunt
Martha and ] could certainly stand
having some Of Grandfather
things turned into checks anc
greenbacks
When they reached the first floor
Jerome Carr was at the door.
Dian opened it to him.
Why, Jerome!" she said. what
on earth are you doing here?"
Your aunt told me where to hnd
you" Jerome said. And since
hadn't seen the old place in a long
time, I thought I'd drive out"
How nice" said Dian. Then she
introduced the two men. Mr.. Rol-
Inns is going to help me try to dis
pose of some Of Grandfather
paintings"
you don't mean there's really a
market for such stuff" said Je-
rome.
There isw said Bill. Definitely.
I've found a painting I'm sure will
find a market"
That will be very nice for Dian
and her aunt" Jerome said, but
let's be getting back to town. I'd
like you TO lunch with me, Dian, at
the Chamber of Commerce Grill"
"Oh, I'd love tor Dian said. "Mr.
Rollins can come along with US.
He's a New Yorker and is terribly
interested in Ardendale. You must
let him see the Grill" She turned
to Bill. "Mr. Carr is president of
the Chamber of Commerce as well
as the Ardendale First National
bank
Bill smiled. I'D not want TO in
trude," he said. Some other time,
perhaps"
mo" said Dian. GO on, Jerome,
invite Mr.. Rollins to lunch, why
don't you?"
Jerome was on the spot and
knew it. Delighted to have you,
Mr.. Rollins" he lied as gracefully
as possible.
Then it's all settled" said Dian.
"You lead the way, Jerome, and I'll
follow in my car with Mr.. Rollins.
I brought him out, and it's only
right that I get him back"
There was only one thing for
Jerome to do-and he did it. He
did just what Dian suggested.
He's not such a bad sort" said
Bill, as he got in beside Dian in her
own car.
NO" said Dian. Rather nice
uncle material. But not so good as
husband material; that is, in my
humble opinion"
Bill laughed. Dian started the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14
AccosTEp AS kIDNAPER

Hastings, Mich, Sept. Tins
Twenty year old Edwin L. Bassett
was to he arraigned in Justice court
today on a charge that he kidnap-
ped the seven months old baby of
a divorced friend. Barry County
Prosecutor l.. +. Barrett charged
that Bassett took the sleeping child
from the home Of It's grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Guy, and then
carried the child through FIELDS.
bitches and marshes from midnight
to dawn
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14
AUDITOR INDICTED

Detroit, Ser. PINS /.
Walker who recently was appoint
ed Wayne County auditor, today
was indicted into tho Army at the
Detroit induction center Given a
two-weaks furlough, the county
officer Is 70 report for active duty
on September 26. lie was named
to the county post 10 nh the post
vacated by the ousted John C.
Enrr.n
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14

will require the drafting Of younger
men
Dludero pointed out that II
younger men are taken into the
Army. IL will have a serious effect
ou high schools and colleges. But
x the Army says u needs them I
think Congress. should make II pos
sibie.' he added
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14
TWO DROWN

Tonia. Mich. Sept Tins -
Sherif's deputies said today that
James Riley 81 Chadwick. and
Earl Durham, p, Belding, drowned
in Race Lake near Belding yester-
day when their boat capsized Ira
Reid 80, and Duran Lett, so. were
rescued by sawmill workers who
heard their yiss for help
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14
Rural Events
SEPTEMBER Y

SEPTEMBER II
Frains Lake
" s c S will meet with Mrs.
Melvin Shumaker Luncheon AZ 1
p m
East Ypsilsnti
Spencer club meeting with Mrs.
George Nis-- Cooperative dinner.
and comforter 10 De tied
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-14

Tale Of being adrift with his pi-
lot in a rubber lfeboat on the
Pacific ocean for II days is re-
lated by Aviation Radioman
DegEiss= M Cossitt. above. "a he
recuperates from shrapnel wounds
in a San Francisco area hospital.
The two Navy men were shot
down during the Battle of Midway
and fioated for II days with two
parachutes rgged as sails. Once
a Jap submarine passed within so
yards Of them, but failed to sight
them, and on another occasion
they saw an American patrol
plane which failed to spot them