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Evening star., 1942-05-02
.FatherCough|in
May Testify in
|nquiiryNonday
X-Roy,' Indiono
Weekly, Is Barred
For 'Sedition'

The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin may
testify at the Post Ofice Depart
ment hearing here Monday on
whether the magazine, Social JUS
tice, whose policies he directs, shall
have its mailing privileges revoked
for allegedly publishing "seditious
material.
The Royal Oak CMich) tabloid is
owned by Father Coughlin's parents,
but the radio priest" recently as
sumed responsibility for its con-
tents.
The Justice and Post Office Depart
ments also cited another periodical
The X-Ray," a weekly published
at Muncie. Ind-for publishing al
legedly 'seditious" matter.
Hearing Set for May 10.
Postmaster General Walker IN
structed the postmaster at Muncie
to refuse to accept for mailing any
copies of the paper until they had
been forwarded here for a ruling on
their Availability. A hearing on
whether the mailing privilege shall
be revoked altogether was set for
May 19
Attorney General Biddle said in
a letter to Mr.. Walker that the
publicat ton has been engaged over
period of time in a sustained and
systematic attack on certain of our
activities directly related to the
war effort as we'll as on public mo-
rale generally. The danger of such
systematic attack has already
been amply illustrated by the fate
of other countries where the Axis
utilize such an attack to prepare
the way for military conquest"
Furthermore" Mr.. Biddle wrote
"a parallelism has existed between
material contained in the X-Ray
since December 7, 1941, and certain
of the major themes broadcast by
enemies of this Nation during the
same period
Circulated in Is States.
The Post Office Departments an
nouncement said "the X-Ray' is
published by Court Asher. Mr.
Biddle said the publication was cir
culated in more than Is States
and ''it is not unreasonable to as
sumo that a substantial number OF
persons, including not only civil
ians, but also actual and potential
draftees and enlistees are reached
and influenced by it,"
Another periodical was cited by
the Justice and Post Office Depart
ments Thursday. 1t is the Phila-
delphia Herold." A hearing also
has been scheduled in it's case.
The District grand jury. which
has been investigating Social JUS
tice, was in recess until Friday
William Power Maloney, special as
sistant to the Attorney General
said that additional employees of the
publication and Father Coughlin
probably would be called to testify
Appearing yesterday before the
grand jury we're Dr. Maud DeLand
Washington physician; E. Perrin
Schwartz. editorial writer on SociaI
Justice, and Alberta Ward, employe
Of Father Coughlin's organization.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
Brides Death Suicide;
Mixed Own Poison

Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
today issued certificate of suicide
in the death of Mrs. Bernice Neff
Understein, 18, of 1451 Parkwood
place NV who, police say, took
a poison which she mixed from a
chemical set she had had since
childhood.
Mrs. Understein, who had been
married five months, died in Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday about
eight hours after she had walked
in and told doctors she had taken
the poison.
Mrs. Understein's husband was
said to be in an Army camp. Police
said her father was a chemist.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
95 Teen-Age School Cadets
Go Camping for Army Life

B Company which he commands.
Word of the trip soon spread
throughout the cadet corps. how
ever, and Capt. Riley had to expand
his plan.
Each boy paid IS to cover the cost
of buses taking them to Bluemont,
food, etc. They are being accom-
panied by H. L. Riley, Capt. Riley's
father, and Norman Lafayette,
science teacher at w. and L.
The majority are in the 10th
grade, according to Cadet Col. John
Tilemma. He emphasized yester-
day that the combat company is
not a permanent organization and
would be disbanded after the trip
Cadet Capt. F. Freeland Chew, jr.,
is second in command of the COM
bat company. 1t is expected to
return tomorrow night,
Evening star., 1942-05-02

Ninety-five teen age boys at
Washington Lee High School,
Arlington, are getting a taste of
Army life this week end.
The boys, members of the high
school cadet corps, left yesterday
on camping trip to Bluemont, Va.
Unlike an ordinary weekend ex-
cursion, military discipline will be
in effect at all times.
Sentries will be posted and a
guardhouse will be established at
the camp. All procedures will be
similar to those of an Army detach-
ment on maneuvers.
The boys taking the trip are mem
bers of combat company, which
was formed especially for the oc-
casion. The idea was originated by
Cadet Capt. Ralph Riley, who had
intended to take only members of
Evening star., 1942-05-02

Men in the armed forces are be-
ing allowed to purchase a share in
the democratic United States they
are defending. Do you have to be
told to buy a bond?
Evening star., 1942-05-02

Don't think Of expense-think of
defense. Buy War bonds now.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
Lieut.-Com. Edwards
Praised by Navy

lieutenant Commander {. Lee Ed
wards. former sales manager of the
AIl-Metal Products Company, has been
transferred from head of the Aviation
Cadet Selection Board, i'll Detroit, to
active service with the Navy at Pensa-
cola. Fla.
Regarding Lieut. Com. Edwards job
at Detroit. the Navy said:
Detroit leads the nation in the
number of Naval aviation cadets now
available for immediate duty. All of
these men have been procured and pro-
cesSed through the Detroit office, and
it is a special tribute to Lieut.-COm.
Edwards and the fine work which he
has done When it is realized that De-
trOit not only leads in the number of
cadets. but also has the lowest per
centage of applicants rejected for ply
sical or other causes. the fact takes
or even more significance. In other
words. the Detroit board has been able
to maintain the highest standard for
its selection of cadets, but at the same
time has been able 60 make the larg-
est number available for training and
duty"
Lieut. Com. Harry G.. Kipke, regent
of the University of Michigan and
former foot ball coach. will succeed
Edwards in the Detroit recruiting post
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
MORE CLOTHING WILL
HELP SAVE FUN.

Warmer clothing for members of
the family will be the style in many,
l"ral and city homes this winter in
nSwer to the lower indoor tempera-
lures that likely will result from
shortages Of fuel oil and coal.
start search now through clothes
closets and trunks for the forgotten
garments that could be put to use, sug-
gest members of the home economics
extension staff at Michigan State col
lege
Old garments, too faded. shabby OK
0utgrOwn, may be remodeled into cloth
ing to supplement regular clothing
budgets.
For example, the best sweaters viii
be wanted for school or town wear.
But there may be some old sweaters
or other knitted garments that could
be brought back into service. II they
are worn under q Jacket or even s
mousse dress their appearance does not
matter seriously. Mending, blocking or
otnerwlse retaining old knitted gar
ments is suggested.
The floor Of cold room may be
several degrees colder than the air at
sitting level. To protect the feet when
one Is In chilly room for some time,
heavier socks or stockings may be
worn over the regular hose. For cold
ieet at night. bed socks can be either
knitted or crOcheted or made Of wool.
en- scraps.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
USO Offers
a New Service

Recording machines to tranmit per
SOnal messages from servicemen to
their relatives and friends are being
pOlitan Detroit, according to DIR. Paul
Il. Rankin, executive committee vice
chairman. Like all USO services in the
Detroit district, this will be free to
Servicemen, including the record, CON
tainer and postage.
The recOrdiO machines will be set
up, one in each center, with each ma
chine III charge of an experienced Op-
orator. Servicemen may record a two
minute personal message which their
loved ones may play and hear ON any
standard phOnOgraph or radio with
phOnOgrapic attachment. The recording
procedure is quite informal in order
to make the Serviceman feel at
home" and is conducted in privacy for
the same reason. He brOadcasts his
message into u hand-type microphOne
AS most Of the boys feel Self-cOnSciOus
Il suggestion sheet lis provided to start
his thoughts. Then when his message
is completed, il is played back so that
he can hear what he has said. He then
Oh CANCAOPC W AAo ASANeA'N
or friend which is also supplied by the
IaSO. and leaves the record with the
operator. When this has been censored
To make sure that no vital informa-
tiOn has been given, USO mails the
record in his addressed envelope.
On tests already made at Detroit
InSO centers. messages have been re-
corded by servicemen for transmission
tn mothers, families, sweethearts, bro
theirs serving in different branches Of
the service and to former buddies.
These have been sent to all parts of
the Pacific and Australia, England and
the British Isles, the Near East, and to
all points of the United States.
Various public-spirited citizens and
firms are underwriting the cost Of the
records, while the machines and other
phases of this and the other services
provided free to servicemen by the me-
-trOpOlitan Detroit USO are financed
through the funds collected in the
forthcoming War Chest drive.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
Aid Asked for
Sugar: Beet Harvest

An urgent appeal for workers 10 as
Sist in harvesting the eastern Michigan
sugar beet crop was issued today by
John l.. Craig. director for Michigan
oI the United States Employment Ser
vice.
According To Craig. there is grave
dangt that 10000 acres of sugar beets
may be lost unless 1880 workers can
be found To pull the beets and cut off
the tops so they'll be ready for pro-
ceSsing.
The shortage Of workers is greatest
i'll MacOmb. GratiOt. Bay, Huron, Isa-
bella, TuScOla. and Genesee counties.
Although heavy spring rains ham
pered the sugar beet crop early in the
year, weather conditions were ideal
during July and August. and an excel
lent crop has resulted.
An adequate labor supply was
found To plant. thin and cultivate the
sugar beets.' Craig said. But many of
the workers employed for this opera
tore have returned TO their homes in
other states. Others have Joined the
armed services Or have taken jobs III
industry. As Il result, a serious short
age of workers exists
Sugar beet harvesting consists I'm
hitting the beetS from the ground and
cutting off the tops, with long knife.
The earth around the beetS is loosen
ed by machine so no great effort is re-
quired to pull them.
Children over IA years Of age and
women will be as welcome as men, ac-
cOrdlng to Craig. Frequently growers
employ entire families.
Housing facilities are provided by
the growers, but workers must furnish
their own bedding and cooking uten-
SilS
Harvest hands receive SLIGO per
acre OF sugar beets, and a good work
er can pull and top an acre q day.
EVen nigh school boys earn s. or more
for a days work.
Since we've had sugar rationing.
nearly everyone has come to realize
how important this commodity really
u.s. Craig said And it's our patriotic
duty to make sure that every single
pound OF sugar beess available Is pro-
eeSSed to relieve the strain on ship
ping imposed by importing sugar from
abroad"
Cralg urged all workers. available
Ior work in the sugar beet fields, to
report at once to the. nearest field Of
nee Or the Employment Service.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
PLANS MADE
FOR RAT|ON|NG
Of GASOLINE

in order to properly handle the pro-
CcSsing of b applications for gas
ratiOns, at least forty volunteers will
be required in WyandOttt, il was an
nOunced by \. \. Payette, director of
civilian defense in this municipality.
With gas ratiOning 10 go into effec
next month. under present plans it is
necessary that sufficient volunteers be
obtained tO take care of applications
for b" ration books.
The securing of these volunteers is
in conjunction with the recent request
hy the Office of Price Administration
To obtain 10000 volunteers in Detroit
and Wayne county.
Arthur III. SaryiS, state director of
the Office of Price Administration
has Informed civilian defense officials
that the registration for the basic ra-
tiOL. or "A" books, would probably be
held early next month. This will be a
registration for all car owners and
will entitle each TO basic ration
which, in the east, is 16 gallons of
gas a month
Because WyandOtte is in an indus
trial district where there is consider
able war production work it is ex-
Dected that there will be many re-
quests for an additional allowance for
gas as provided for by "B' ration
books.
The local Office of Civilian Defense
in the city hall will be open for re-
gistratiOns from s 80 am. to 4 80
pm. every day except Saturday and
Sunday. On Tuesday through Friday
of next week the office will also be
open from Z to 9 pm. 1t is requested
that volunteers register at that time
for the duties of aiding in filling out
gas ration books.
Despite the fact that no call has
been made for volunteers up to this
time. several people have responded
to calls issued in Detroit by newspap-
ers Of that city and have offered their
services TO the WyandOtte OCD.
This cooperation is greatly appre-
cfated by the local officials, who stat,
that additional volunteers will be re-
quired. Those who can serve. in gas
ratiOning are urged to register during
the period announced above.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
25 YEARS AGO
3 800 MICHIGAN MEN JOINED
THE NAVY LAST MONTH

Over One-third of the 800 Michigan
men who Joined the Navy during Sept
ember were specialists who received
abOve-minimum ratings because Uf
their experience in civilian life.
This was revealed by Eeut. Byron
+. Flechtner, officer in charge Of Navy
recruiting for Michigan, who urged
men from II to so years old, inclusive.
TO investigate the Nays OppOrtuni-
ties.
These specialists were men skilled
in many fieldS-electrician radio
men, aviation mechanics, machinists
and construction wOrkefs-and all
benefited by the Navy's policy of put
ting a premium on its specialists.
Lieut.. Flechtner said that the Navy
gives these specialist ratings, paying
as high as $126 per month, to men as
soon as they enlist. There are addi-
tiOnal monthly cash allowances for
dependents.
This Navy policy enables men to
continue along the same type Of work
which they have done in civilian life
and profit by their experience, he said
UnSkilled men may receive training in
40 different trades and specialties al
the Navy's expense, receiving pay
while they are being trained.
Men wishing to find out what the
Navy will offer them may visit their
nearest Navy recruiting station.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
Weekly Test
for Air Raid Sirens

The blowing of factory whistles at
high noon in the city of Wyandotte
will mean more than the signal for
an hours rr.>pitc from work i'll the
future. when sounded on Fridays, for
OH that day they will he part OF Il
testing out IF air raid sirens. The
first test will be made October 23.
This is the announcement made yes
terday bv \ \ Payette. director of
civilian defru>, in WNandOtte.
1t is the plan of the OCD TO test
the air raid warning system each Fri
day noon until further notice.
The purpose is not only To keep the
citizens alert tu any possible dropping
of bombs by an enemy attacking force.
but also to test the audibility of the
warming system.
1t is requested by the OCD that
citizens report t0 that office when
hearing the siren or factory whistles
mt noon in order that the full scope
of the warning system may be ascer-
tanned under various weather cOndi-
tiOnS.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
35-Mile Speed
Limit in Effect

Michigan motorists are in most
cases observing the new 81 mile per
hour speed limit, according to speed
studies made by the state highway de
partment.
State Highway Commissioner G..
Donald Kennedy revealed this week
that the average highway speed for
passenger cars clOcked at various sta
tiOns on state trunklines was 36.5
miles per hour through the first week
end of October. The average autOmo-
bile speed during September at these
points was 429 miles per hour.
During September, the average
truck speed recorded was 35.6 miles
per hour while through the first week
end of October it dropped to 33.9.
OF all cars observed at stations dur
ing September, Kennedy said, S07 per
cent of the automobiles were travelling
in excess Of 81 miles per hour. Slight
ly over half of the cars observed. or
u j per cent, were travelling in excess
of 81 miles per hour during the Octo-
ber check-up. Only So per cent of the
cars observed were travelling over ~
miles per hour during the first few
days after the new speed limit was
announced. In September, 1916 per
cent exceeded this speed.
High-speed travel of over GO miles
per hour declined from 81 per cent
during September to o. per cent since
last Thursday, Kennedy declared
Trucks travelling in excess of 35 miles
per hour during September tOtaled II
per cent of those observed while Tins
far i'll October the figure dropped to
39.S per cent.
Kennedy signed the statewide 81
mile per hour traffic control order
this week and sent the order immed.
lately to Oscar G. Olander, commits
siOner, Michigan State Police. for his
consideration.
The order states that effective Octo-
Der II, it will be illegal to exceed "a
miles per hour on Michigan highways
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
Council Doingy
TAeSaay Nigh

The Council was notified, in a com
mumicatiOn. that Il charter had been
received, establishing a local chapter
of the Fraternal Order of Police
The salvage committee reported that
4OO-2il pounds Of scrap was collected
The material was sold 10 local licensed
junk dealers at a price of $11 per
gross ton. Total receipts were 81 800
which were turned TO over 10 the
Wayne County Salvage COmmitte for
forwarding to the federal government.
The local cOmmitte also reported that
the tin can salvage collection on Aug
ust -, and October u, resulted in Il
total collection of Is II tons This
was sold to Pittsburgh defining
plant for So ton.
City Attorney Frederick J. Gartner
reported that the city now has an Or
dinance prohibiting children under u
years of age from city streets after
10 pm, unless accompanied by an
adult. The West Side Ladies' Civic
club had asked that the Council enact
curfew ordinance to keep youngsters
on the streets at night.
General bills, truck hire and pay
rolls tOtaling $1O,1O43O were approx
ed for payment
a taxicab license was authorized to
he issued TO George Ringo.
First Church of Christ. Scientist.
was given permission to use the cityS
loud speaker equipment, Monday ev-
ening, October Is.
Ernst ( Ernst, certified public ac-
cOuntants, were authorized to COM
plete the audit Of all city books, includ-
ing those of the Municipal Service
Commission and WyandOtte General
hospital, for the fiscal year ended
Septe tember 80, 1912. Completion of the
audit will cost the city approximately
$500.
The City Attorney and city clerk
were authorized to prepare and sub
init to the National War Labor Board
the necessary information To secure
approval of recent wage and salary
increases allowed city employees.
Delinquent taxes. returned from the
county treasurer for the month of
June, were ordered allOcated TO vari-
Gus city accounts.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
L. S. CIVIL SERVICE

America needs Detroit to win this
war. Detroit needs you to help. 1t is
difficult for people not connected with
war agency or production unit TO
imagine the vast extent of the war
production taking place in Detroit or
the capabilities Of the city to contrib
ute to the war work. None of this
can take place without personnel to
do the job. Right now there are many
offices in Detroit directly connected
with the war effort which are hard
pressed because they lack sufficient
people to carry on the necessary vol
ume of work.
Two representatives from the 9TH
region. u. s. civil service Office will be
travelling through Michigan during the
next month to interview people VIII,
may be qualified for the positions
open. The greatest need Is for stenO-
graphers and typists. In addition there
are other openings available to men or
women who have the particular re-
quirementS necessary. Some of these
are: immigration inspectors, account
in clerks, patrOlmen, statistical clerks,
telephone operators and teletype Oper-
atOrs. Salaries range from 1890 to
81. 100 per year.
Persons interested in any Of these
positions should contact one Of the
following agencies:
!. United States Employment office
in this area.
2. Local secretary of Board Of u.
S. Civil Service Examiners, located in
any first or second class postoffice.
3. Central Rating Board, 40 Fed
eral building, Detroit.
These agencies will furnish infOrma
tiOn and application blanks, and will
be able to tell applicants when re-
cruiters will be in their neighborhood
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
Convicted Oh Il
Assault Chars I

Mrs. Vera Menzel. 26. of 1874 Al IN
road was convicted on a charge Of
felOniOus assault in the court of r.
cult Judge AdOlph Marschner, Il st
Tuesday. She was charged with 1e
Stabbing of Mrs. Gertrude Martin, =,
Of 3421 Biddle avenue. 1t was allie ed
that Mrs. Martin was stabbed ge
times in a melee which occurred at he
Martin home, July 5, when Mrs. N lr-
tin returned and found Mrs. MeI lel
with her husband. In court, Mrs. NJ N
Zel pleaded self-defense
The case was referred to the pro a.
tiOn department for an investigat Jn
and report.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
Rationine Board
Is Enlarge |

Arthur +. Sarvis, state rationj' Q
Chief has enlarged the War Price a d
Rationing Board of me down -ri,' n
district to II members. The new / D.
pointments will augment the three-m, IN
board, previously appointed.
The new appointments are: vi 20
Ro>Si. River Rouge: Frank Mon e.
EcOrse; Mrs. Charles ]. Anders. u,
Herman Weier, Albert Leszynski a I'd
Charles Myers, WyandOtte; Alb It
kaechle. Crosse lie; Joseph Sha ..
Flat Rock, and Aaron Simmons, Tr a.
ton. y
Original members of the board W re
Mrs. Frank l.. Burke, chairman 5 i'd
Stanley W: Cook, Of Wyandotte, I'd
William f. Won MOll, MOnguas in
township supervisor.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
CROSSING FATALITIES
INCREASE THIS YEAR

Fatalities resulting from highway
railroad grade crossing accidents in
the first seven months of 1912 totaled
LIP. an increase of SO fatalities COM
pared with the corresponding period
Of 1871, the bureau of statistics of the
Interstate Commerce Commission
points out.
In the first seven months this year
2i643 persons were injured in such
accidents compared with 2,497 in the
same months Of 1871.
There were 137 fatalities resulting
from highway-railroad grade crossing
accidents in the month Of July alone.
a decrease OF seven compared with
the corresponding month Of 1941. Per.
sons injured In such accidents totaled
234 in July this year compared with
2T in the same month Of 1871.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
CHARLES ANGERER

Charles Angerer, of % High
avenue. died on Wednesday. He
born in Monroe and had reside
EyandOtte for the past eight year
He is survived by his wife, Ca
inc c.; daughter. Alma; a Sol
LeRoy: two brothers, Herman, OF
troit. and Henry. OF Stryker, Ohio,
sister, Mrs. Mary Bricker, of
field. Mich.
Funeral services will be held
afternoon. at 2 o'clock, from the
on funeral home.
The Wyandotte herald., 1942-10-16
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
German service. 9:15 am.
Sunday school, $50 am.
English service, 1O:45 am.

OerHdn service, 9:l0 am.
Sunday school, $50 am.
English service, 1O:45 am.
Evening service, Z 80 pm.
On Sunday. October Is. Trinity will
observe its pre-mission Sunday in nre.
paratiOn for the annual Mission SIM.
day to be held on October d Pow
f. A: Hessler will conduct tha cor.
vices for the day. His theme is ".n
Adventure in Soul Winning" Acts O
2O-26. The male chorus. directed nv
<. w. Hack, will sing in the morning
services.
On Monday Of next week. : 70 n m
the voters assembly will meet
Tuesday. Z pm. the ADULT class vii,
meet for instruction in Christie n
fundamentals. At pm, the Tr;n;tv
bowling league will bowl ., .hs
Sport Bowl Center.
On Wednesday, $50 p.m tha :.
teachers institute will be hold A,
z 30 pm. the Junior Walther lao,ns
and the finance board will meet
Thursday. 7:3O pm. the I.d;.s.
choir and male chorus meet for "a
hearsal.