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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-12
Questions on RatiOning of
Mileage Answered by OPA

The Office OF Price Admiaistra-
ton has issued the following ques-
tons and answers on mileage "a.
tioning:
Q. Why IS the new plan for "a.
uoning gasoline and tires called a
mileage rationing programy
A. Because the object is to save
rubber by reducing care mileage to
the 5000 nile a year national aver
age recommended by the Barueh
Committee.
o. pees-tAis mesa that every car
owner gets TO drive 5000 miles an.
nually?
A. Absolutely not Owners Of reg
iStered passenger automobiles.
with some few exceptions. are en-
tltled TO a basic ration which pro
yides for $3.50 miles a year. Each
owner will get more mileage only II
he shows ocCupational need for. It.
2. Then no one will drive mere
than 5000 miles a year?
A. That's not necessarily true.
either. Five thousand miles a year
Is the national average 10 be
achieved under mileage rationing.
Cars used for purposes regarded as
essential TO the war effort may
qualify for more than 5000 miles a
year upon proof Of need.
O. What specific purposes are re
garded as most essential to the war
effort?
A. Gasoline ratiouing regulations
will list 20 car and motorcycle uses
Tor which preferred mileage will be
allowed. These include such uses
as transporting workers to and from
Jobs in war production plants. carry.
ing doctors on professional calls.
taking farm produce TO market and
bringing back farm supplies.
Q. What is preferred mileage?
A. 1t is mileage above 40 miles a
month. Only drivers in the pre-
ferred class can get It. This is the
&c" ration class.
Q. What about drivers who aren't
on that list?
A. They may get a basic "A"
book. They may also get "B" book
II they can show occupational need
and meet the car sharing require.
ments. \
Q. Then what mileage may the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-12

4. The government will do its
pest to supply you with tires or
recaps to cover the mileage permit
ted by the gasoline ration But you
will have to meet certain obliga-
lions.
Q. What's the hitch:
A. No hitch. Just remember that
Uncle sam has a very limited sup
ply Of rubber on hand, and he can't
get much more for a while. And
when he talks about supply on
hand he includes the millions Of
pounds OF rubber running on the
nations automobile wheels right
now. You've got TO help conserve
It.
q Sure IN help. But how?
A. BY taking good care OF your
tires, By driving carefully, never
more than IS miles an hour. You
will help also by having your tires
inspected regularly, and turning in
to the government all tires you or
relations living with You own in eX-
cess Of those mounted Gncluding
one spare per motor yehicle) on
motor vehicles or equipment. Ger
tain tires owned by the dealers and
manufacturers are not to be includ.
ed In this computation.
q. That's fine, but what have
all these things to do with mileage
rationing2
4. You have to do them TO get
your ration OF gasoline, and main
tain your right TO use such rations
aud to have them renewed.
z. Let's start from the beginning
Wha, do / do first about By tires?
A. First. list the serial numbers
Of every tire which you own or
which any relations living in your
household own.
Q. found several sets Of mum
hers on these tires. Which is the
right one?
A. The serial numbers are al
ways indented on the wall OF the
tire. The other numbers or letters
are raised.
O. can't find any indented mum
bers. They must have been worn
off, or rubbed out.
a. In that case you need only the
brand name of the tire.
Q, have Asted all my tire seria,
numbers. Now what do | do with
them?
A. On the back Of the application
blank for the basic mileage ration,
you will find space to write these
numbers down.
c. Do have to do this?
A. It's necessary, II you hope TO
get mileage ration.
O. Do | list all my tires, or just
five?
A. You must list all passenger
ca. tires that you own and all that
are Owned by any relative living at
your house.
Q. own only one automobile, no
other motor vehicle, trailer, or
other equipment on which passen.
ger tires might be used. | own and
list eight tires. What happens?
A. The registrar will not issue
you a ration. You have to dispose
OF those three extra tires first Call
up your nearest Railway Express
Agency They will send some one
around to pick up the tires, and ar
range to have the government pay
you for them il you wish.
Q. What happens after | list the
five tires | am keeping for my car,
and the registrar issues me my
basic book?
A. The registrar will also give
you that part OF the application
blank which contains the tire in
spection record. .-.'
Q. I've got to hang on to that?
"A. Yes. it's a valuable piece OF
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-12
PAPERS HELP AVOID WASTE

LA GRANGE, Iud.-TP-ln Co
operation with 70 campaign TO avoid
waste OF surplus produce in La
Grange County, tho LaGrange
Standard and the News run free
ads on surplus fruits and produce.
The ads list farmers having sur
pluses who viii give. away the
surplus 10 per ons who wish to
can the food
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-12

dused TO a minimum II we are 10
provide tires or rcclps for essential
driving auio,sts who are caught
away from home when raHonIng
goes into effect win be eligible for
4 special ration to get their cars
home.
q when will gasratouiug regis
ration take place?
A. November is, 10 and 20.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-12

order. Saryis said, oil companies
may not deliver fuel oil after No.
vember 20 unless coupons are sur
rendered.
FILLING station operators and
small retailers Who sell fuel oil and
kerosene are also required to regis
ter with their local boards. Late ap.
plicanis will be given reduced in
yeutories
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-12
REJECT PROPOSAL

Detroit. Nov. Reject
ing a proposal from the UAW.CIO
for new contract negotiations.
Robert ". Gender. labor relations
director for the Chrysler Corpora
ton. has stated the company be
lieved such negotiations Would
interfere w-th mar production.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-12
INCREASE HOURS

Detroit Nov. EMS Due 70
the need for adequate stats 10 help
an out applications from CONNER
cial motor carriers for certificates
Of war necessity, employees Of the
once OF Defense transportation
have begun a schedule OF longer
hours
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-13

she must have some company Of her own
species
Dr. English is fond Of Quillie but too busy
10 start a 700 Two porcupines in his office
would be one too many
Then he thought of the porcupine which
appeared iu~the nick of time TO save the life
OF Quillie It's pelt was stil around some
where and Or English had it stuffed
Quinio perhaps recognized the fellow crea-
ture for she soon made 1t her companion
fondling it and showing il great affection
Does she know that this dead mate gave
his life so that she might live?
Some of the more romantic co-eds sec
deep though rather moody love here-a
faithfulncss 20 a dead hero and lover
A philosopher once used the porcupine as
an illustration Of mans possible successful
relation 10 man.
This sage said that men should be like
porcupines on a chilly day. That they should
remain near enough to each other to keep
themselves warm, but far enough away not
10 be injured by quilts
Watching Quillie hug her dead boy friend
one is satisfied that the wise man never
studied porcupines very closely. Quillie knows
how TO neck and she doesn't hesitate TO
show her affection despite the uncomfortable
quilts Of his coat.
Quilie has gone collegiate in a big way,
too.
Most every college sophomore likes 70 try
a pipe in his mouth. 1t gives him a feeling
Of finally becoming a man, even though the
nausea may disrupt his pose.
Quilue would like to smoke. In fact smok-
ing seems like such a great achievement to
The little animal that she has est-t,f her
mind In that she is like other sophomores
except, of course that she is lady although
she may have some hi-billy forebears.
DR. English sometimes smokes at his desk
His depth of thought is often distracted by
the appearance Of Quillie who will sit and
watch him puff
When the pipe is offered 10 her, she at
tempts TO take a puff. Then things happen.
Her quilts shoot up straight, her eyes APP
pear somewhat glazed her poise disappears
in other words, she is exactly like any
other novice learning TO smoke.
This will often happen several times dur
ing an afternoon, but Quile is not dis
mayed She is determined to smoke.
DR.. English has an expensive pipe, which
he has learned TO carry in his pocket when
not in use.
Once Dr. English caught Quillie just in time
when she began to regard the pipe on his desk
choice piece of twig, and was proceeding
to bark" it with vigor
But you can't spank a porcupine. Or.
English knows that
When Quillie passed her freshman year
successfully, the girls decided it was time to
teach her some things every coed should
know.
With infinite patience they taught her a
few DANCE steps. Now Quille will do a
turn on her hind legs, and maybe some
day they will be fitting her with ballet slip
pers. Just now, her price for dancing is al
most a whole box Of dog biscuits
The co-eds aren't planning any further in
structIons until Quilhe lowers her price. Like
many another prima donna she seems willing
to sacrifice her career to her appetite.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-13

The Educated Por-
eupine. Almost Sac
rificed to Science.
Passes Her Freshmen
Year in College. Likes
Girls. Doncing. Smok-
ing and Neeking--
Even Though Her
Boy-Friend is Stuffed
With SoWdust
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-13

II pine of Pennsylvania state College,
& has begun her second year and is
now a full-fledged sophomore entitled TO the
respect due her exalted position in center
of higher learning.
Ouillie as readers Of The American Weekly
will remember. was destined for a far diff
fcrent fate when she arrived at the college
year ago. She green" freshman then,
but hardly prepared for the "hazing' Or.
T. F. English, associate professor Of wild life
management had in store
Not only did he intend TO subject her TO
the humihations accorded newcomers. but
also he was going TO sacrifice her life for
science "A fate most freshmen are unwilling
10 undergo.
Almost at the very moment Quille's head
was laid upon the altar Of research, a student
burst into the execution chamber shouting
stop Touch not one quill on that under
developed Skull
The learned professor, doubling as eXecu-
toner and villain Of the piece, arrested tho
hand which held the lethal instrument IN
mid-ar
The class Of students edged forward u
Wild apprehension Qulllie, the tcarf'l hero
inc. raised bcseeching eyes 10 nor rcscuer
"Will he save her" the audience cried
Under the hcro's arm was an even better
specimen OF porcupine which he had killed
while hunting porcupne which had already
A,iven its life 10 science.
Little Quile was saved, Aud as tho last
act Of the nclodrammcr closed Quillc melted
into the arms If her savior and the class
room burst into Wild applause
The animal soon became "A pet of the stu
dents and as the leading lady Of the drama
was permitted the run Of Or EngIishs Office
The students gave her a physical cTamina
ton, as required by the college authorities
and pronounced her at with one reservation
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-13

TO rufne Qu!llie's dignity
in secret. Several boys
have come 10 classes
shccpishly with baudaged
fingers and vague stories
&C laundries putting too
many pins in shirts
Despite the fact that
QuillIe has no liking for
males and seems perfectly
content in spinstorhood
Ir English decided that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-13
QuiIIiG; Now
'SopfloInoreCoEd

III UTILIE," the dancing coed porcu-
pine of Pennsylvania state College
~ has begun her second year and is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
NAVTN WILL GET
 NEGATIVES BACK
Fibre Massucci's Counsel Granted Permission By
 Judge Carroll Hincks

Judge Carroll c. Hincks, in the United States District court at New Haven this morning, granted per- mission for the return of impounded negatives to Attorney Joseph A. Navin of Waterbury, counsel for Fi- ore Massucci, principal in an extor- tion case which was opened with Massucci's arrest III Waterbury dur ing the time of the famous Water bury conspiracy trial in 1888.
 U. s. Attorney Robert P. Butler had asked the court in 1889 for per- mission to have the negatives ex- amined by the F. B. I. in Washing ton, after which they were im- pounded in care of the clerk of the U. s. court at New Haven. Since then, Attorney Navin has been try ing to recover them, inasmuch as they are his personal property, though used as exhibits in the Mas succi trial After three years, the U. s. attorney said this morning that he had no objections to the return of the negatives" after which they were returned to the owner.
 Attorney Navin was n-commit- tai as to any future legal action concerning his client, who served about g months of an 18-month term at the federal penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pa.; followi1tgsst verdict of guilt returned by Aat New Haven. q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
Woman Driver Pays
 $25 For Nolle Todag
Lost Control of Auto Recently, Injuring Two YOunE
 sters; Other Drivers Fined in Police Court

Evelyn Hennes, 32, of 125O Long Hill road, who was arrested recent ly after her car went out of con- trol and struck two youngsters sit ting on the curb, received nolle on payment of $25 in municipal court today. She was arraigned be- fore Judge John L. Gaffney on a reckless driving charge.
 One of the youngsters was on the danger list for several days but has since begun to recover.
 Barnard Kravitz, 9, of 68 Inman avenue, arrested yesterday by Pa- trolman Frank Magro on charges of violating the rules of the road, and breach of the peace, received a nolle on payment of $5 on the first count and an outright nolle on the second count when arraigned be- fore Judge John L. Gaffney in mu- nicipal court this morning.
 Patrolman Magro claimed that Kravitz began moving his car when a traffic light was yellow and almost hit two pedestrians. The driver, he claimed, failed to halt on his orders and he had to chase him.
 A nolle was given John F. Roland, 23, of 43 Bonair avenue, arrested yesterday afternoon after his car struck a pedestrian. The latter, Frank Przybysz, 26, of 126 Locust street, suffered only minor hurts The arrest was made by Motor Pa trolman George McElligott.
 Ralph Thompson, 30, of 246 Hill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
|BORGNAES CASE
 OVER FENAYS
Acorn Planning COnsulta- ton With Accused's
 Counsel in New. w.Haven

Enoch Borgnaes, former city au- ditor who has been in New Haven county jail since July 1 in lieu of $50,000 bonds, was not in superior court this morning as anticipated. A communication from Hugh M. Alcorn, who will serve as special prosecutor in the case, reached Su- perior Court Clerk George H. Free man this morning, stating that Borgnaes' case may be ready for ar- raignment in two or three days.
 The name of the former account ant, who was missing from the time subpoena was prepared to sum- mon him before the city conspiracy case grand jury until June 30 when he arrived here from Europe on a Swedish liner, had been entered on the superior court docket prepared for the session which opened this morning.
 MT. Alcorn revealed today that he wished to consult with the accused mans lawyer, Atty. Carl Near of New Haven, and arrange for a more suitable date for arraignment.
 Borgnaes is the only one of the 27 names accused of conspiring to de- fraud the City of Waterbury, whose case has not been disposed of. The only other of the accused men to elude the police is former Controller Daniel J. Leary who fled the day he was to start his prison sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
CITY'S INTERESTS
 TO BE PROTECTED
No Room in School Build- ings for $S,759 Worth
 of Coal

Corporation Counsel Maurice T. Healey will be asked by the Board of Education to take proper legal steps to prevent the City of Water bury against any possible loss that may result because of undelivered coal for use of the schools. Attor- ney Perry draicerstein, educationer commissioner, at a meeting of the board last night pointed out that ee,T5e.00 worth of coal had not been delivered because the schools had no place to put it.
 The original contract which was given to tho MaaElmo Coal Company Of Congress avenue, called fof t2i.s lae.73 worth Of the fuel, and bills for that amount were approved last night.
 Commissl0naF 0raleeFstein said that the city should seek pFoiee. ton lll the event tle coal might set burned accidentally oF lost while stu out ef the cify's possession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15
TO PLACE GOVT.
 WORKERS IN JOBS

Washington, Sept. 15-(UP)-The Civil Service Commission today as- sumed the power to place govern ment workers in jobs where they vii. be most useful to the war eff fort, and War Manpower Commis- sioner Paul V. McNutt said the sys- tenn may serve as a pattern for federal control over the nations entire labor force.
 The power over government em- ploye transfers was given to McNutt by a presidential executive order. McNutt in turn delegated it to the commission.
 The commission is authorized to transfer federal employees from one agency to another with or without the consent of the ernploye or of the department or agency in which he is employed or to which he is transferred"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15

private counsel.
 George McGrath, 46, of 9 Brew ster street pleaded guilty to charges of larceny and was given g. sus- pended sentence of one year in county jail and was placed on pro- bation dor one year. He was ar- rested August 13 on complaint of Harry GaNun of Waterbury, who was engaged as a painter at the home of Dr. John F'reiheit on Grove street at the time the accused man entered the home and took $434 in cash and a watch valued at $6O The accused man is the father of four minor children and his record of service in the army was men, toned by his counsel.
 Three Counts
 Peter Mosley, 16, of Seymour, pleaded guilty to three counts of breaking and entering and was giv- en a nine-month suspended sem tence and placed on probation for l year. His counse stated the ac- cused youth planned to enlist in the Navy as soon as he was F years old. Judge Booth questioned his ability to do so in view of his crime, but left the matter up to the probation officer. The youth was accused of breaking and enter ing in Oxford homes on July 23 and 28 and August 5, and taken various personal possessions.
 Alfred Raimo, 9, of Waterbury was ordered to continue on proba- tion and his case was continued to the April criminal term when he was called to answer to charges of breaking and entering and lar- ceny. He had pleaded guilty to the charges last spring and trial was put off at that time for the current session. He had been placed on probation in April after pleading guilty to tire theft. The crime for which he pleaded guilty was said to have been committed before the crime for which he was previously tried.
 A charge of indecent assault against Maurice Rivkin was dropped when the court was informed the accused is now. in state institution for the feeble-Yninded.
 Bud Allen, p, colored, of SAP Bank street, received a three month jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges of using motor vehicle without permission. He was arrest ed June 20 after taking a car owned by Constantine Valentio of 30 Homestead avenue.
 Cases of James Steward, IT, col ored, who pleaded guilty to charges of breaking and entering, and Mel win T. Jones, 39, colored, who plead ed guilty to a burglary attempt charge, were to be disposed of later today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15

side avenue, charged with reclzls driving and operating car WY his license was under suspenss on. Y ceived 8 continuance to the 2c ! He was arrested by Patrolmen JOf- Pannone and Joseph Tierney
 Rocco Leogrande, 62, of SIS S0ti Main street, charged with speedis received a nolle on payment of { He was arrested yesterday by MosE Patrolman Joseph Lovallo.
 Two men charged with non-ss: port, Eugene Goux, 27, of 365 WI: low street, and John Gallagher, g of 51 Field street, received nolles
 Arthur J. Henry, 27, of Naugatus who was arrested at a. m. today e charges of assault and breach of tl-a peace, was fined $25 and costs, es ecution deferred, on the first coiiI and given a 60-day suspended ser tence on the second count when n appeared before Judge John l.. Ga1i ney in municipal court today.
 Henry allegedly assaulted EugerI O'Donnell, 30, of 568 Baldwin street when the latter refused his plea fol money when stopped on the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-15

from this environment, Judge Booth referred to his record of reforma- tory, jail, and prison sentences, and said the accused could not expect leniency with such a record.
 Court Trial
 Robert Walker, 1T, Charles Ander- son, 16, and William Wright, 16, of New Haven, all Negroes, pleaded guilty to charges of theft of a motor vehicle, and a court trial was assigned for Friday at 1:30 o'clock. They were arrested June IS follow ing and 30 mile-an- hour chase from Wolcott to Bristol. The car they were driving is owned by Carl Os- palek of 40 Beacon street and was taken from the Bishop school yard.
 Gus Anderson, 36, of Naugatuck was given a suspended 60-day sen- tence and placed on probation for six months after pleading guilty to, charges of breaking and entering. It was pointed out that the accused man was intoxicated at the time of the alleged crime on July 25.
 Fined $1OO
 Lester Bowen, 35, of 398 North Main street, pleaded guilty to charges of pool-selling when ar- raigned in superior court this morn ing and was given a fine of $100 and costs by Judge John R. Booth. He previously had pleaded not guilty when arraigned in the court last June but today charged his plea.
 He was accused of aiding 8 horse betting enterprise run by Nicholas Apalucci and Raymond Teller, both of Waterbury, and Thomas J. Jack son of Naugatuck. The states at- torney pointed out that Bowen was not a principal in the case but merely served as bartender at the tavern on North Main street which at one time served as headquart- CTS for the pool-selling. He stated that Bowen took bets over the tele- phone but that he did not partici- pate in the enterprise to any great extent.
 Rev. Francis o. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church gave the invocation at the opening of the criminal session. Cases for the state were presented by States Atty. Will liam B. Fitzgerald and Atty. Walter w. Smyth, assistant. Atty. Edward T. Carmody, public defender, repre- scented the accused who did not have