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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-17

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hot dogs. pie. doughnuts and eof-
fee. fish pond. balloons. fortune
telling. movies. dancers and a
great variety of entertainment
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-17
Red Cross Names 800 Grads
In Home Nursing Classes
Many Pierce County Women Take Part In Mos
Essential Branch Of Volunteer Service Work

Due 10 the shortage of the Red Cross Home
Nursing has become essential course than al
most any other branch of Volunteer Service
Mrs. Myrna Miller. Chairman of Home Nursing for Ia
and Pierce County the following graduates
tho far
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08
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methods. but her reasons for
employing them"
Continued Tomorrow
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08


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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

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turned fcrNcntly only" he
qualified QUICKLY. I'D rather not
hear about the way Mary Sc
cured this Information"
HIS tone held a bitterness which
told ne the vision Of his wife and
Rodilcld dining together so fre-
ue7fly was stll hateful 10 him
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

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phayi~ "NnrN has 100 more wish
10 get divorce than YOU have.
She meant every word Of her
anectionate Telephone greeting
10 YOU this morning
and | can assure YOU that
she IL very much i'm love with
YOU. There - mo- possible reason
for YOU 10 doubt hc--"
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-08

Ausvor to yesterdays puzzle.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Sabotage Suspected
at Edison Company

Detroit. Feb. 27-lNS-Police to-
day probed the possibility Of saboi-
age against an important power
unit OF the Detroit Edison plant
following an exchange Of gun fire
between guards and a man who
twice escaped attempts to question
him.
Police. combing the vicinity Of
the plant to determine whether the
man had been wounded or was still
in hiding nearby. questioned three
men at the plant. However. the
trio explained they had been at
tracted to the site by the gun fire.
Tho shooting came after two
guards. James Splllane and Thomas
Bicycle attempted TO question the
man described as tall and heavily
built" The man ran.
Later the guards noted the same
figure on a footbridge near the
plant They hailed him and again
he fled.
Both guards fired shotguns at
him and the fugitive. as he rounded
pile Of coal. responded with sew
eral blasts OF a pistol before disap-
pearing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Thieves Steal
Clothes From
Home in City
House Ransacked
During Evening

City police are investigating the
systematic ransacking OF a house
at sos Fairview Circle Thursday
night. Residents OF the house,
Misses Sadie Tow and Mabel Turn
er, returning home shortly after 10
.. m. discovered the house had
been entered and notified police.
Missing .were many articles Of
clothing. including cloth coat, grey
rabbit fur jacket, several dresses.
a suit. several pairs OF Stacks. sleep
ing garments, underclothing. ~
pairs OF hose. three dozen handker-
chiefs, and several pairs OF gloves.
Two pillow cases had been re-
moved from the beds in the house
apparently TO carry the loot.
A jewel box containing a yellow
gold breach and an imitation pearl
necklace was missing also.
Entrance was gained through
grade door leading into a hall on
the north side OF the house. Glass
in a door had been broken and the
door lock unlatched from inside A
window had been unlocked on the
south side OF the house as an EN-.
Urgency exit, police said
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
New Industry
May Develop

Washington. Feb. 27-INS-Con-
gressiopal leaders today said that
the door may be opened to a new
billion dollar industry in the Unit
ed States when the Senate acts
next week on resolution to
study the manufacture Of indus
trial and synthetic alcohol and syn
thetic rubber from surplus grains.
The resolution. submitted by
Sen. Gillette Cd Iowa. also may
throw considerable light on the
charge made by granaries and dis
tillers that the Standard OIL Co..
is exerting a choking control on
the development OF the synthetic
products from any base other than
petroleum.
Several cases now are pending
against the oil company in which
the Justice Department has charg-
ed that the former is Withholding
from the market a process of man
ufacturing not only synthetic rub
Der. one of Americas most vital
defense needs. but the two forms
OF alcohol which are used In mu-
nitions making.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Famous School
Founder Taken

Atlanta. Feb. 27-AP-Miss Mar.
tina McChesney Berry. who won ma
tional recognition as the founder OF
the Berry Schools at Rome. Ca. for
southern mountain children. died IN
hospital early today. She was IS
Miss Berry. who became I'll two
months ago, was known to the noun
taineers as the Sunshine Lady"
She gave up the comparatively easy
life OF an aristocratic southern fam.
lily 10 teach useful arts and crafts
to the underprivileged.
She started the school 81 years
ago. Today the Berry institution
covers about $4,000 acres. has more
than 100 buildings and student
body OF over 1000. Most OF the stu.
dents earn their small tuition fees
by raising cattle and farming school
lands
President Calvin Coolidge be.
slowed upon her the Theodore Roos-
eyelt Memorial Association medai
for distinguished service.
a native Georgian. she first used
abandoned log cabins for her class.
es. As word Of the school spread
among the hills. NOSE and more
children came. A boy once arrived.
leading pig on a string and bring
ing a case OF measles One young
ster brought team Of oxen
The schools Miss Berry once
said ARE my lie. the red clay hills
my home. the wind in the pines is
my song, and when die. a grave
beside the chapel shall be my rest
ing place"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Allied Forces Join Dutch
in Java Defense System,
Nippon Ship Loss Heavy
Real American
Gets Real Laugh

Passengers in a bus rolling to-
ward Detroit from Ypsilanti late
yesterday nonchalantly watched the
passing scenery until suddenly a
rear seat fellow rider began acting
suspiciously.
There we're thoughts OF spy"
and foreign agent.
The suspect looked somewhat
Oriental. He wore horn trimmed
glasses and carried a camera. one
OF those snappy little Jobs.
AS the bus came into view OF
the Willow Run bomber plant. the
passenger aimed his camera in the
plants direction.
Another bus occupant then
quickly slipped a note TO the driv-
or to the effect that there's a Jap
in the bus get word to the cops"
Police we're waiting when the
bus arrived in Detroit and they
hustled the suspect off to head
quarters.
you'll find that you've arrest
ed a real American" said their
prisoner. They had. He was Eu-
gene F. Brooks. 90, OF Gowanda.
n. Y. member OF a tribe OF SEN
eca Indians.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Dazzle Going, TattIe Tale Grey Coming uE

Washington. Feb. 27-INS-The
War Production Board today moved
to take the dazzle out Of white
shirts and warned housewives to
beware Of the lnroads OF "tattle-
tale grey as II issued an order
drastically curtailing use Of ohlor-
inc.
The restrictions are applicable to
preparation Of home-bleaching So
buttons. bleaching OF textiles. shell
lac processing. laundry operations
and sanitation OF private swim.
ming pools.
Effects OF the order on civilian
life will be far.reaching." the wPB
said. It will not affect cleanliness
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Wheeler Pleads
For New Unity

Washington. Feb. 27-INS-Sen.
Burton X. Wheeler Cd Mont. for
mer leader of Senate non.interyen-
tionists. observed his 60th birth
day today with a prediction that
America will win the war. and a
Plea for unity, tolerance and san
ity to preserve democracy when
the conflict ends.
At so he stands straight, is Wig.
orous in speech and appearance,
and is always ready for a parlia-
mentary battle. He frequently has
been proposed as presidential
candidate.
81 feel absolutely convinced that
we will win the war. but believe
II is going to be a long. hard,
bloody war unless our enemies
are more exhausted than we here
in the United States know about,
said Wheeler.
Confident that his fight on for
eign policy before Pearl Harbor
was right. Wheeler nevertheless
believes America must forget the
past and look to the future.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Tanker Bursts
Into Flames

Asbury Park, N. j., Feb. PINS
Five miles off the New Jersey
coast an American tanker burned
today with flames that danced a
hundred feet in the sky while
shore watchers heard a series of
explosions which rocked the ship
erratically.
So close was the burning ship to
shore that dozens OF private boats
put out to the scene along with
naval and coast guard craft but
their occupants. cautioned by Navy
censors, told little when they re-
turned.
The first blast was heard at
l2:4O a. m, by a police sergeant
riding along the water front who
saw a sheet of flame rise up from
the ship close to shore.
Another officer. State Policeman
John Thomas. reported:
Il heard the first explosion and
saw the blaze that resulted. Then
there were several other sharp
DIasts, as II the tanker might have
been shelled, but no one could say
for sure"
Mayor Leon Abbott of Belmar.
n. j., one of those who put out
to sea to have a look. returned
shortly before s a. m. to report:
I'VE were all around the ship.
II was still afloat when we left"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Air Corps Requirements Not
SO Rigid Sponsors Announce

a flying ace of the first World
War. and 1t. George r. Comte. a
former university lecturer. radio
announcer and commentator who
serves as public relations officer
for the Board.
In addition there will be motion
picture on the invasion of Holland
and one showing the training life OF
an aviation cadet until he receives
his wings" and commission as an
officer.
The meeting Tuesday night is
being sponsored by the Air Force
Sponsors Association, and the pub
lie speaking bureau OF the uni
versity of Michigan in cooperation
with the University War Board.
Prof Glenn f. Mills. director of the
speaking bureau. has been active in
making arrangements for the meet
ing.
Wednesday the Examining Board
will again be at the Health Ser
vice TO interview applicants.
A monthly quota of l3 flyers
and ll9 ground men has been set
for Washtenaw County. This
quota has not been met by Washte-
nav County in the past said w.
VI. Strickland. county chairman,
when he addressed the local group
Thursday. He urged that young
men OF draft age be contacted and
the explanation was made that II
men qualify, they will be given a
deferment until they are called by
the Air Corps, probably In May or
June
Prof. John Muyskens OF the Uni
versity speech department, address
ed the group pointing out that this
war will be won by the filters. He
told OF the danger to the United
States. calling attention to the
possible invasion route Of the Aleu-
tan Islands, British Columbia,
Washington and oregon. with a
Soc AIR PS-psge 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Argentina to
Have Popular
Vote OH Plans
Election Viewed as
Plebiscite

Buenos Aires. Feb. 27-AP Ar
gentina's foreign policy faces
what amounts to plebiscite in
next Sundays congressional cleo
tions after a restricted siege cam
paign" which produced an incon-
elusive saber duel and in which
police muzzled all references to
this country's maintenance OF re-
lations with the Axis.
The campaigners were even en-
Joined from referring TO hemis-
phere defense, to which Argentina
is committed by various Pan-Amer-
lean pacts, and strictly taboo was
the discussion OF Germany. Japan
and Italy as related TO Argentina.
Argentina and Chile are the lone
American nations maintaining re-
lations with the Axis. although
they Joined the rest of the Amer
lean republics in a unanimous dec
laration recommending the break
ing of relations. at the Rio de ia
Metro conference of foreign minis
tiers in January.
Under the state of siege inyok
ed last December by acting Presi-
dent Ramon S. Castillo. police
have attended political rallies and
warned speakers against trespass-
ing the forbidden subjects. Oc-
casionally they have interrupted
campaigners who over spoke them
selves.
Nevertheless the electorate is
aware that the radical candidates
advocate about aid to the democ-
racies.
The radicals are led by the in
tensely Pan-American Raul Da-
monte Taborda, who. as head OF
toe congressional committee oper-
ating against anti-Argentine plot
tings. is likened generally to Rep.
Martin Dies (D-Tex) in the Unit
ed States.
During the campaign the 1.-THE
Damonte Taborda fought a saber
duel with a former army colonel
turned-politico, who chose the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27

Reduced requirements for en-
trance in the Army Air Corps were
snnounced at a meeting OF the
Ypsilanti committee of the Air
Force Sponsors Association Of
Washtenaw County Thursday after
noon in the Hotel Huron.
The new requirements will be
explained at meetings Monday and
Tuesday in Ann Arbor and by the
Travelling Aviation Cadet Examin-
ing Board which will be at the
University Health Service build
ing, Ann Arbor, Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Biggest factor in the new rulings
is that high school graduates are
eligible. The board hours will be
from to o'clock and each appli-
cant need not bring his birth certi-
ficate nor letters OF recommenda-
ton. Each however. must sign an
affidavit stating he has not taken
the mental test within the last
90 days. Mental or screening
tests and the physical examination
will be given. Then the applicant
will submit his birth certificate
and letters of recommendation
Monday evening there will be
dinner meeting of the Exchange
Club of Ann Arbor at which each
member will bring young friend
interested in the Air Corps.
Tuesday the Examining Board
will interview applicants at the
Health Service building located on
Fletcher ST. at Washington St,
across from the Michigan League,
Ann Arbor.
Tuesday evening at 1880 there
will be an open meeting designed
especially for young men in Wash
tenaw County between the ages
Of IS TO 26 inclusive. who are int
crested in the Air Corps. This
meeting will be in Room 800 OF
the Michigan Union.
Principal speakers will be Major
Floyd NJ. Showalter. president OF
the Examining Board and himself
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
France States
it Intends to
Stay Neutral
Vichy to Halt All
Truck Shipments

Washington. Feb. PINS -
France. it was learned on high au-
thority today. has given the United
States new formal assurances that
1t intends TO remain neutral in the
war between this country and the
Axis.
The assurances have been given
by the Vichy government in reply
to the strong American representa-
lions concerning French aid to the
Axis forces in Libya.
Vichy Furthermore has promised
not TO permit the shipment of any
more trucks from French territory
to Italian Tripoli.
Shipment OF so Italian trucks
aboard French vessels from Toulon
to Tunisia. French North Africa. and
thence to Tripoli. was one OF the
instances Of French aid to the Axis
forces against which this govern
ment made sharp representations.
Vichy admitted shipment OF the
trucks but insisted they we're de-
livery and not military vehicles. II
asserted they could not. therefore,
be classed as military supplies. and
pointed out that the American gov
eminent itself took this position
when Japan complained against the
shipment OF American delivery
trucks to China via Haiphong
French Indo-China, before the out.
break Of the Pacific War.
The State Department, however,
remained adamant in its objection
to the shipment OF trucks from
France to the Libyan forces OF Ger
man Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
As result, Vichy has agreed not
to permit the transportation OF any
more trucks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27

OF clothes but may take some Of
the dazzle out OF white shirts All
laundry operations must do with
out chlorine. with the exception OF
10 per cent Of former usage for
stain conditions"
The order curtails use Of chlor-
inc in the above named cases. and
fatty prohibits its use in the
bleaching OF foodstuffs. bleaching
OF wiplng rags and waste and the
manufacture OF domestic and toilet
preparations.
The order insures normal sup
plies Of chlorine FOR water and sew
age treatment. however. and also
instructs producers to set aside Ave
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Indian Status
Likely to be
Decided Soon
Halifax Sees Need
For Decision

Philadelphia, Feb. 27-AP-- A
speedy decision on midas free
dom will be forthcoming from the
British government. says Lord Hal
flax. former Indian viceroy.
The British ambassador to the
United States, heretofore silent or
noncommittal on the subject of
India. yesterday Endorsed the re-
cent statement OF Sir Stafford
Cripps that the decision would be
made shortly.
Here to receive an honorary de-
gree OF doctor OF canon law from
tho Episcopal Divinity school, the
conservative peer said at a press
conference:
II know that In the minds OF the
British government (the cabinet
members). they are prepared to do
all in their power TO help and lead
India to dominion status. We are
anxious and prepared to do our
part, but that in itself demands
that the Indians do their part.
They first must conquer the funda-
smental difficulty. that Of unfit
cation between the Hindu and
Moslem parties"
I'VE hope the war will overcome
the differences between the two
parties and make the Indians see
the greater danger"
Halifax did not believe that Rus
STA and the United States would
be expected to send armies in the
event India is attacked. THE
Russians and Macarthur are do
ing a great job where they are"
he added.
And whatever happens to Ran
COON. the United Nations will
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
Film Industry
Makes Awards

Los Angeles, Feb. 27-INS-
How Green Was My Valley" to.
day was given the academy award
for the best picture OF 1941 at a
gathering Of Hollywood film greats
and other notables. Lit. Comm.
John Ford received the oscar"
for the direction OF the picture.
He was not present because of
Navy duty.
The best actress of the year was
Joan Fontaine for her perform
ance in Suspicion.
The best actor was Gary Cooper
for his Sergeant York.
Mary Aston got credit as the
best supporting actress for her
work in THE Great Lie.
How Green Was My Valley
came in for further mention when
Donald Crisp received the award
as best supporting actor for his
performance In that film.
1t. James Stewart, best actor"
OF the previous year. presented
the oscars TO Crisp and Cooper.
Ginger Rogers. winner OF the
previous best actress award. pre-
sented this years awards to Miss
Fontaine and Miss Aston.
Best achievement in film edit
ing-William Holmes, for Ser
geant York.
Best achievement for special eff
fects-Faricot Edouart, Gordon
Jennings and Louis Mesenkop for
Il Wanted Wings.
Best achievement in art direc-
ton, black and white film-Rich-
ard Day and Nathan Juran for
How Green Was My Valley.
Best achievement in art direc-
ton, color film-Cedric Gibbons
for Blossoms in the Dust.
Best achievement in sound re-
cording-Jack Whitney for THAT
Hamilton Woman.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
New York Has
Sianese Twins

New York, Feb. 27-INS-Staten
Islands Siamese twins, two girls.
their bodies fused from the sew
cnth rib. just below the chest to a
point about one inch below the
navel, were reported in excellent
condition today.
Mrs. Jessie picciotta, 81, wife
OF Staten Island butcher, mother
OF the children. also was reported
doing well
The twins we're born yesterday
and weighed total Of 3 pounds
5 ounces
Dr.. Peter j. Timpone, who de-
livered the twins said X-rays would
be studied to determine how close
ly their organs and circulatory
systems are interdependent. He
said that in many similar cases
the connection was superficial. No
decision as 10 whether an opera
ton will be performed 10 separ-
ate the twins will he made for a
week or ten days. DR.. Timpone
said
They cried Independently, any
way" one Of the attending nurses
reported.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-27
SHOWDOWN FIGHT
ON LABOR LAWS
LOOMS IN HOUSE
Fate OF Measure Rests
in Hands OF 16l
Republicans
HILLMAN ASSAlLS
SMITH PROPOSALS
Contends Delays Due to
Shortages Of
Materials

Washington, Feb. 27-INS-With
leaders conceding that they are
seriously concerned" about the
situation, the House convened to-
day to complete a showdown fight
over proposals that the 40-houI
week, the eight-hour day, and fed,
eral laws relating to overtime pay
be suspended for the wars dura
ton.
A last minute check by Democra'
tic chieftains, they said privately
disclosed that at least half and
perhaps a little more" OF the ma,
jority members will vote for the
sweeping proposal.
Fate of the measure. then, rests
in the hands OF the 161 Republicans
in the House. While COP leaders
so far have declined to take part
in the bitterest Democratic House
fight since the war. most observers
believe enough Republicans will
vote for the proposal to insure It's
passage.
Sidney Hillman, labor director Of
the War Production Board, assaulted
the Smith proposals declaring that
their enactment would not expe-
dite the necessary war production
but-far more seriously-would re-
suit in confusion and demoraliza.
ton and a lowering OF morale, with
Wherever any substantial delay
in production has been en-
couraged." Hillman said at has
been due primarily TO shortage or
scarcity OF material. No delay in
production has occurred by reason
of the existence Of these labor laws
on our statute books"
The measure, sponsored by Rep.
Smith Cd Va, came in the form
of an amendment to the omnibus
second war powers bill which broad.
ems the governments wartime auth.
GRITTY and grants free postage to
men in the armed forces.
The Smith amendment would set
aside, for the duration, a total OF
II different federal statutes. In
Guiding the wage-hour law, the
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