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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
Nation Dances
in Respect For
Its President
Chief Executive 90
Years Old

Washington. Jan. 30-INS- Presl-
dent Franklin y. Roosevelt entered
his sixtieth year today, leading a
grimly United Nation in the great
est war Of all time.
From coast to coast, despite the
pressure of wartime activity. mil
lions OF citizens planned to dance
and otherwise celebrate his birth.
day, and through such community
functions raise another million dol
lars for the unceasing fight against
infantile paralysis
Grayer and more care-lined but
still the confident, buoyanteieadcr
OF old. Mr.. Roosevelt reached his
sixtieth birthday as truly man OF
destiny. Not only the United
States but a large majority OF the
worlds population is looking to him
for guidance in the tremendous
task OF defeating the Axis powers.
The President was at his desk
as usual. but faced on this birth
day monumental decisions upon
which hinge the future peace and
security OF the United Nations.
Two interludes alone set the
White House day aside from other
days OF long. hard working ours.
A group OF Hollywood's brilliant
stars, here to appear with Mrs.
Roosevelt at a succession OF TO.
nights birthday balls. were lunch.
ing with the Roosevelts. This eve
ming. as is the Presidents annual
custom, he will entertain the Gun
Links Gang" at dinner.
Tonight, the President will 20
on the air briefly TO express person.
ally his appreciation TO the many
thousands whose dimes for the In.
fantile Paralysis fund, and birth
day greetings, have flowed into the
White House
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quency Institute for evaluation Of
the work of the committee
D.. Lowell Carr OF the Michigan
Child Guidance Institute. Ann Ar
boz. who has been instrumental in
conducting the delinquency study
in Ypsilanti. informed the group
that the Ann Arbor organization
will be centering its activities in
this area due TO its position In
defense work He offered cooper
alton handling difficult adjust
ments.
Judge Pray struck a note OF
warning when he told his listeners
that they need not only be con.
cerned with what an influx OF
population will do TO Ypsilanti. but
should already be considering
what ia already happening here.
The return Of liquor is having a
great effect on young people, he
pointed out. He also pointed out
the high sexual delinquencies. a
direct result. he held, from loss
Of modesty. You will need your
best men and your best women tn
look after your children" he
warned. We are not morally to-
day what We were a few years
ago. he said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
LANCER Fight
Will be Hot

Washington, Jan. go APP A
hot Senate fight over the seating
OF Senator LANCER. (R-ND). with
the former North Dakota governor
taking the floor in his own behalf,
was in prospect today after a dec
laration by LANCER that he expected
the Senate TO vindicate him of cleo
ton committee charges.
In report yesterday. the commit
tee said LANCER had forfeited his
right to become senator because
OF continuous, contemptuous. and
shameful disregard for high con-
cepts OF public duty" and asked that
he not be seated. The original allie
cations we're made by a group OF
North Dakota petitioners and relat-
ed TO Langer's career before coming
to the Senate.
II shall vigorously protect the
seat in the United States Senate
to which have been fairly elected
by my people" LANCER said in a
statement after the committees re
port was made public.
81 have full confidence in the
justice OF my cause and. with the
knowledge Of the falsity Of the
charges made against me. conf
IDENTIFY expect vindication on the
floor OF the United States Senate. "
He told reporters he definitely In
tended to speak In his own behalf
when the issue was debated.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
Nj Upon Army Ri Shfeen
Miles From Singapore
Pearl HarbOr
Strong Issue
For Congress
Demand Repeated
For Inquiry

Washington. Jan. so ms 49,
Repercussions from the inquiry
into the Pearl Harbor disaster con-
tinued in Congress today with
members of the House Military
Affairs Committee "a searching
study to supplement and go back
of" the report OF the Roberts Com
mission.
This demand was made despite
the formal refusal of the House
Naval Affairs Committee to under
take further investigation OF the
tragedy.
At the same time Rep. Hobbs CD
Ala. author OF previously defeat
ed bill to permit federal agents to
tap communication wires, declared
that he expected action pretty
quick now" on the revived measure.
THE Roberts report indicates,
and | believe it is true. that II
agents had been permitted to tap
wires Pearl Harbor might have
been avoided" said Hobbs, admit
teddy cheered by White House
backing for his measure.
Meanwhile. although Congress
paused today to honor President
Roosevelt with laudatory floor
speeches on his Goth birthday. work
OF grinding out war legislation con-
tinued in committees.
Members OF Senate Appropria-
tons Committee were expected 70
approve a $4,000, 10000 increase in
the pending S2O,000.OO0.O0O naval
supply bill to expand the Nays
air program.
The increase in the huge appro-
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Car Delivery
May be Made

Lansing. Mich. Jan. 50-lNS 49,
Permission TO deliver automobiles
bought before January but frozen
by federal order will be granted
upon submission o. proof OF pur-
chase to local rationing committees.
Secretary OF State Harry r. Kelly
said he was informed today.
Kelly made the announcement
upon receipt OF message from
Ernest Kanzler, chief OF the automo-
tive branch OF the war production
board.
"On February 9 rationing plan
for automobiles will be establish
ed" Kelly added "Kanzler said un-
der this plan | will have authority
to grant license plates and titles
to persons who received approval
through the rationing boards"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
Milk Producers
Meet at Lincoln

At Lincoln School Thursday eve
ming farmers heard arguments for
dairy organization. Speak ers were
Charles Lockwood Detroit, and
Donald Gay. regional representa-
tive, Milan.
They urged organization OF milk
producers and told OF procedure in
areas where strikes have been call
ed, as an example OF how prices
can be regulated.
The United Dairy Farmers has
become a leading organization
among farmers. Mr.. Lockwood said.
In larger centers such as New
York, Detroit and other cities, the
union maintains virtual control
over milk distribution. he said.
Speaking of the big city milk
chains, he declared that union Or
ganization was needed TO force
higher prices for producers.
Mr.. Gay also urged organization
and stressed advantages Of union
affiliation.
There we're about Is farmers
present from various parts OF the
county.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
State Payroll
Increases May
Bring Dispute
Two Millions to
be Needed

Lansing. Jan. soap the
executive office debated whether
TO ask the legislature in special
session February 9 to appropriate
more money for state payrolls,
Thomas ]. Wilson. state personnel
director, struck back today at crit
ics who blame the state civil serv-
ice department for increased pay
roll costs Of Michigan's govern
ment.
Wilson said he objected to con
tinual implications and statements
that we are forcing department
heads to raise wages when they
can't afford It,"
"The public" he explained, zap
parently doesn't understand that
we merely certify whether an en-
ploye is qualified by reason OF
length of service or classification
to receive a pay raise. The bud
get department decides whether
a department has funds enough
to pay the increased check and the
budget director is not allowing
pay raises in agencies which don't
have enough money"
In the face of reports state de-
partments and institutions will
need at least $4,000, 900 to meet in
creased minimum pay scales i'm
posed by civil service, Wilson as
serted:
AT no time has the civil serv-
ice commission advocated over
stepping appropriations We
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
Thieves Enter
Peters Home

Thieves entered the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer L. Peters, 1903 E.
Ainsworth Blvd, Thursday evening
and escaped with clothing, a watch,
$2225. a revolver and other articles.
Burglars gained entrance by fore
ing open the storm sash and win
dow OF a rear bedroom. Mrs. Pet
ers, who discovered the burglary
about $500 p. m. on returning
home, said she found the front
door of the house standing open.
The burglars apparently entered
the home after 6:25 p. m, when
the house was left unoccupied.
Included among articles stolen
are mems clothing. lady's watch,
a dime bank containing $3.50, $40
bill, a .3S calibTe revolver. two pill
low cases, a baby carriage robe,
two small PLAQUES taken from the
bedroom wall and an ornamental
glass ash tray.
The thieves subjected a front
bedroom in the home to a systema-
tic search.
Hunt Providers
City police searched for two
providers reported in the vicinity OF
n. Prospect st. St. about 9 p. IN.
Thursday. Marvin Peters, liz n.
Prospect St, informed officers he
had been told two men were seen
near his garage in his absence.
6reak-in Attempted
Police also investigated an at
tempted break-in at the Otto Kress
home, 1910 Pearl st. One window
showed evidence that a would-be
intruder had been at work.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
Planes ScOur
u. S. Coastline

Los Angeles, Jan. 30-INS-Army
and Navy patrol planes secured the
Southern California coast today for
enemy sub-surface raiders after a
submarine, believed to be Japanese.
was attacked by Navy bombers off
Point Vicente, six miles from Los
Angeles harbor.
The Navy planes dropped depth
charges in the area where the sub
marine was reported to have sub
merged but it was believed the en-
envy craft escaped damage.
A communique issued by Captain
Richard B. Coffman, Navy opera
tions base commandant at Los An
geles harbor, stated:
"At p. m. today. an Army plane
sighted a submarine. presumably an
enemy. off Pointe Vicente.
After being sighted, the sub
marine submerged at once. Shortly
thereafter depth charges were
dropped in the area by Navy planes
with no results evident.
"A patrol OF air and surface craft
secured the area for several hours
thereafter with no further reports
Of hostile forces sighted"
Scores of persons witnessed the
action from shore.
The Navy report was the first in
dication of enemy submarine actiy-
ity off the California coast since
December when japanese subma-
lines torpedoed and sank two tank
ers-the Emidio and Montebello-
off the northern California coast,
badly damaged the freighter Absar-
Okla off Redondo Beach and fired
on six other vessels.
With the -inking OF an enemy
submarine by an Army bomber off
California, the Navy declared on
January 9 that coastwise shipping
had returned TO normal"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
M'PhersOn i'm
Saddle Again

Lansing Mich, Jan 30 ms
Election Of three OF his supporters
to top offices in the state associa-
ton Of supervisors today was re.
garded as an indication that the
Influence Of Melville b. Mcpherson
OF Lowell on rural politics will
continue for at least three more
years.
Nicholas Murphy. Of Mt. Morris.
was named president. while Charles
Larnard and Fred Yeip. Of Hough.
ton. were elevated to first and sec
ond vice presidents respectively.
Mcpherson has often been term
ed "Michigan's No. supervisor"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
Today in Past
tBy Associated Press)
One Year Auo TODAY


One Year Ago Today
There will be victory within
the year" Adolf Hitler says in
sportspalast speech. Declares
Germany has no quarrel with
the American people" British
forces take Libyan port OF Derna
Two Years Ago Today
Adolf Hitler. claiming Britain
and France wanted war, says
they'll get their fight" Says
"senseless conflict in one area was
averted" by German-Russian I'M
Outstanding.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today
Germans halted on western
front in attacks on left bank Of
Mouse and on Belgian sector south
OF Het Seas.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
Congress Today

CBy Associated PresS)
Senate
In recess
Appropriations Committee con.
siders $19.000.000, 900 naval sup.
ply bill 10.30 a. m. ESD.
Agriculture group studies COM
modify price control Z l0;30J.
House
Routine session (noon).
Judiciary Committee considers
war powers bill l0).
THURSDAY
SENATE
Completed congressional action
on tax amortization bill.
Ratified Mexican claim treaty.
HOUSE
Reeommitted bill for emergency
aid to cotton, tobacco and dairy
farmers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

Berlin, Jan. 3o-(By official Ger
man Wlreless) --lNS-On the ninth
anniversary OF his accession to
power. Adolf Hitler addressed his
Relehstse today and accused Great
Britain and the United States OF
seeking world domination.
Japans invasion hordes stormed
within is miles OF Singapore today,
hurting 10000 troops into bloody.
climactic assault to snatch at the
$500, 100000 crown jewel" OF Bri-
tain's Far Pacific strongholds.
As the battle Numbered nearer
to the mile-wide Johore Strait,
separating Singapore Island from
the Malay Peninsula. British head
quarters acknowledged the gravity
OF the situation.
In the center, there is contact
with the enemy abou Kulai."
communique said tersely.
kulai, is miles north OF the great
naval base. lies on broad high
way leading to the Singa pore cause
way at .Johore Bahru. The cause
way already has been mined for de-
molition.
Dutch Fighting
Across the South China Sea.
Dutch troops were reported locked
In bitter fighting with other Japa-
nese invaders in four widely-sepa-
rated zonesof the Indies Archlpela-
goat Balik Papan. on the east
Borneo coast. above Pontianak,
chief port In west Borneo; on the
Mnahassa Peninsula. in northern
Celebes Island. and around Ken
dari in southeastern Celebes.
Fighting continues not only
near Balik Papan but in the town
itself" a Dutch bulletin said.
Indies troops previously had de-
strovea -Balik t'apaa's rich iii
fields before Che Japanese landed.
Rangoon Attacked
Rangoon. Burmese capital pro-
tected by American volunteer group
pilots known as Flying Tigers and
British pilots was raided again by
the japanese last night and five
Allied planes were downed. a Do
mel report declared.
Domei's Tokyo broadcast did not
mention japanese losses, but this
Allied squadrons have claimed a
total OF at least III OF the raiders
against inconsequential defense
casualties since the attacks on Ran
COON began.
Lose as Ships
Naval operations in the island
strewD southwest Pacific highlight.
ed by estimates that the japanese
have lost as many as 46 vessels
sunk or damaged from a i00-ship
armada In Macassar Strait-led to
a belief in Washington that Japan
must soon risk parts OF her main
feet TO further the invasion OF the
Indies.
Experts pointed out that naval.
air and land strength OF Japan was
far extended Continuing and de-
yastating Allied attacks were fore
cast.
In Melbourne. concerned over
japanese footholds on several Aus
tralian islands, an authoritative
source said headquarters OF the Pa.
cifc council would be established
In Washington.
There the council. made up or
representative OF Britain. Austria.
liza, New Zealand and the Neither
lands East indies would work
alongside the comb ined chiefs OF
stan committee.
Red Army Gains
The ninth anniversary OF Adolf
Hitler's elevation as chancellor of
Germany was chosen by Soviet
Russia for announcement OF details
today Of the most spectacular Red
army gain in the Donets Basin
q 93-mile drive in which $4,000 Ger
mans we're reported slain.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
NO CuREEW

Lansing. Mich, Jan 30-INs-
maintaining the state defense coun.
ell has no authority 10 order a cur
few On filling stations. Director
Lieut.. Col. Harold A. Furlong has
advised gasoline dealers to handle
the matter among themselves.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
SENATE LEADERS
SEEK SHOWDOWN
ON PRICE POLICY.
Farm Bloc Leader Objects
to Declaration Made
by WiCkard
BLAMED IN BREAK ON
COMMODITY MARKETS
Agriculturists Claim Eighty
Five Per Cent of Parity
Not Sufficient

washington, Jan. 3O-lNS-Pres
ident Roosevelt today signed the
price control bill, expressing gen.
eral approval Of all it's provisions
except that section prohibiting cell
ings on agricultural prices at less
than no per cent Of parity.
Washington, Jan. 80 ms
Charging that Secretary OF Agri-
culture Wickard is violating the
spirit OF the price control bill,
Senate leaders met today to de-
mand a showdown on government
policy in carrying out provisions
OF the far reaching regulatory
measure.
Sen. Thomas (D) Okla, a Sen
ate farm bloc" leader, charged
Wickard's declaration in a speech
at Atlanta, Ga, that he would try
to maintain prices at parity, and
his efforts to keep corn and feed
prices at SIS per cent OF parity, is
in direct contradiction of the
price control measure approved
this week by Congress.
The attitude of the farm bloc"
leaders, who won bitter fight
to give Wickard veto power over
fixing of agriculture prices by
Administrator Leon Henderson,
consequently turned to one of
wrath.
The Senate Agriculture Commit
tee was called into special session
by Sen. Smith (D) S. c., chairman,
as angry protests were made that
Wickard broke the commodity
markets through his action in try
ing to keep corn and feed prices
at IS per cent of parity. The price
control measure, now awaiting
President Roosevelt's signature to
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

Stand Firm
Washington, Jan. 30-AP-Gen-
eral MacArthurs forces on Batan
Peninsula met their 2Sth day OF
Japanese siege today, still standing
firm
A communique issues by the War
Department late yesterday gave no
new details OF the lighting but con.
tanned a message from Philippine
President Quezon pledgiEg his peo-
pie TO continue fighting side by
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

Thank you for our biggest mid .win.
ter Dollar Day. Express shipments
will arrive to provide specials for
Saturday shoppers NtSSLY'S.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

See STATE PAYRoLI-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
British Admit
Situation
Grave
y. S. Forces Still
Hold Most of
Philippines

Berlin, Jan. 3o--(By Official Ger
man Wlreless)-lNS-On the ninth
anniversary OF his accession to
power. Adolf Hitler addressed his
Relehstso today and accused Great
Britain and the United States OF
seeking world domination.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

NEW YORK-INS Woring on
the theory that clothing and other
Vital commodities In addition TO
sugar. tires and automobiles will be
rationed. Mayor F. n. LaGuardia in
dicatei today that New York ration
ing boards viii be enlarged to In
olude representatives. Of labor and
the consuming public.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight;
Freezing Rain

LONDON-INS-London's morn
ing newspapers predicted today
that Lord Beaverbrook, former
minister OF supply. will be appoint
ed to the newly created ONCE OF
production minister.
LONDON-INS- Based on the
principles of the Atlantic charter,
an Anglo-Soyiet-lran treaty was
signed Thursday at Teheran under
which London and .Ioscow agreed
10 respect the territorial integrity
and political independence OF Iran,
It was revealed in London today.
NEW YORK-INS- Public dem
onstrations assuming the proper
tions of riots" are taking place in
Japanese held Thailand, the sgd
ney, Australia radio quoted Ran
COON radio as saying today in a
broadcast heard by NBC.
PORTLAND, Ore, ms Ap-
proximately $50 Japanese merch-
ants in Portland faced loss Of var
ious businesses today as the result
OF action by the city council. The
council voted TO deny a petition
o, the japanese nationals asking
that they be permitted to remain
in business as hotel operators,
grocers, clerks, tailors and other
occupations in which they have
been engaged since coming to
Portland.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

DUBLIN ms The dali or
parliament of Fire today defeated
by vote Of II to 20 a motion an
nulling an emergency order which
gives military courts the right to
accept statements in the absence
OF persons making them. The mo-
ton, proposed by the labor group,
was defeated as Irish Free State
officials warned Fire was never
confronted by a greater peril than
the present operations Of the Irish
Republican Army.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

See PEARL HARBoR-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

WASHINGTON-AP-An invest
cation OF 230 steel companies has
turned up some serious cases" Of
priorities violations. a War Produc-
ton Board official said today. and
action to correct and possibly
punish them will @ taken soon.
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Continued on Page Five
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

HOLLYWOOD-INS-Film stu
do seads today we're expected to
turn thumbs down on a proposal to
move the S125.O00.00O motion pic
ture business TO Arizona
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

BATAVIA, n. E. I.-AP-Japan-
csc planes shot down passenger
plane OF the Royal Netherlands In
dies airline today. killing two pas
sengers and three members OF the
crew, the news agency Aneta an.
nounced.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

NEW YORK ms Presence
of Axis submarines off the Allan.
tic Coast was given official recog-
milton for the first time today by
war-risk insurance underwriters.
Rates were boosted but the insur-
ance men still bet 100 to l that
any coastwise ship would reach
its destination.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

PHILADELPHIA-INS - Uncle
Sam today was pledged free use of
the facilities and personnel of the
American Society OF Heating and
Ventilating Engineers for the dura-
ton of the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

LONDON-AP-Five OF the new
German Dornier 217 bombers pub
licized as being able to carry bombs
TO the United States have been de-
stroyed thus far this year in night
raids on Britain, the air ministry
said today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

CHUNGKING- ms - Chinese
forces in southern Kwangtung prov
ince are continuing counter-attacks
against Japanese troops on both
banks of the East River, the Chi
nese military communique said to-
day. Fighting was termed fierce
on the outskirts OF Poklo where
Japanese losses we're reported
heavy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-30

BEVERLY HILLS, Gains
Louis c. Wiswell. IL pioneer thea
trical producer. was listed a sui
eide by police today after he was
found in his Beverly Hills apart
ment. shot through the heart.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-08-28
DIVIDED OPINIONS ON
 FARLEY'S POLITICAL COUP

WASHINGTON-senators expresz sed divided opinions this week as to the significance of the nomination of John Bennett. Jr., as the Demo- cratic New York gubernatorial can didate against Senator James Mead. who was supported by the President.
 Most legislators begged to be ex- eused from comment on the victory which was scored by Jim Farley. who backed Bennett. but among those willing to talk off or on the record, some believed the state con yention result increased Farley's political stature in the 1944 presi- dential picture.
 Others thought 1t would boomer ang later against Farley.
 When asked at his press confer enee what effect Bennett's nomin- ation might have on the conduct Of the war effort President Roose- cit repeated the remarks made by Robert Patterson. Under-seeretary of War, when a reporter sought comment on the commando raid in France.
 ''No worthwhile comment" Pat terson said.