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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
Calls Farmer Aside

Sheriff Liskowitz called the
beWlldered farmer TO one side
and placing a comforting hand
on his shoulder spoke softly:
IT know that you've had a
very terrible and trying expert
ence tonight, but please try 10
calm yourself so We can figure
out II possible what caused this
explosion. Have you any ideas"
Did you have any explosives
around the house,"
IL was keeping some explO-
slves to blow out shImpS. For
. long time / store II In the milk
shed by the barn; maybe IS
; pounds don't use much.
THE kids got eight living
home-they use the shed for IA
playhouse. My wife was afraid
they get playing around and
touch 1t off so carry the dyna-
mite into my house and hide II
in the basement out OF sight. I
cannot imagine why IL goes OFF.
sheriff. can't imagine"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
Taken 10 Station

When Milton informed Lls.o-
wiz Of what he had learned
from Phyllis, the Waukc>h a
sheriff lost no time. lie had
deputy call at a home IN Nau-
kaSha where WaSZak was room
ing and the farmer was brought
90 the station.
The sheriff called in DiStrct
Attorney Lowry 10 help with tit
questioning.
But the farm er remained
Stoical and insisted he had told
all He denied his daughtcr
statement Of family quarrels.
At this junctWe the sheriff
called Lowry INTO another room
for conference.
The two officials returned 10
ne room where WaSzak sat
under = depufys guard
John" the sheriff hegsn.
you say you've told v, AL you
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

Tie q string around your finger! Make
note on your shopping-list! DO some
thing so you won't forget to buy DUZ
before next washday! For, honest, once
you try this brand new soap that does a
grand job on everything in your wash,
you'll never want TO 90 back 20 old
fashioned soaps again. Just try DUZ-
you'll see!
You'll see a mountain Of DUZ suds
spring up like flash! Yes, DUZ makes
up to 20 % more suds faster than any Of
the other leading granulated soaps.
And they stand up practically twice
rs long. Those rich, Woodworking DUZ
suds pitch right in-clean up streaky
towels, dirty, greasy work-clothes like
dream ...no need to rub and scrub your
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
Asks for Inquest

Th5e sheriff nodded SYM
patheucally and asked no more
questions But before driving
back 10 Waukesha the sheriff
conferred with Coroner Martin
K. Fronm.
81 want an inquest" Lisko-
WITT informed him shortly.
Fronlm agreed.
TIL call an inquest for tomor-
row afternoon. There are two
remaining members Of the family
In ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, she's 20;
and Vincent, Is. I'll wire them
at once"
II was a grim group that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

would Ike add the information horses
& files.
thing for TO out is good tweed
coat have couple bought 10 years ago they still
n excellent shape. 'N
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
FOOL YOUR APPETITEI
r E DUO E
THE LAZY VITAMlN WAY

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80 and fHuef. don UorvTe your appStHe HyIus
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and because you 81 the viftmin and minefts
often lsckins m the daily dir--yog/ fool yo-f
sppeufs False craving FOR rod gradually r.
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v'Sely approved BY many 6octop becsu's -
SCRABBLE and safe.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
Paws DazedIy in Ruins

For the next hour, while
neighbors and DR.. r. L. Boldt
Of Muskego arrived at the
devastated farmhouse, WasZak
continue TO paw dazedly
through the ruins of the house.
When Sheriff Walter Lisko-
WITT arrived with his deputy
from Waukesha, the county seat,
in response TO a call from Doc
tor Boldt. he made his way
through the crowd Of neighbors.
BY this time deputies had
located Doctor Boldt and brought
him to Sheriff Liskowitz.
81 took two survivors OF this
terrible tragedy 20 the hospital,
:" the doctor stated.
There are some strange
angles to this case. sheriff. Upon
examination of the bodies
found that all had suffered frac-
lures skulls. Their heads were
broken as though the floor had
heaved up and their skulls were
damned against the ceiling. In
all my years OF experience l
never have seen anything TO
equal e."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

A SILVERY April moon Was
"A rising over the ramshsckle
buildings that dotted the John
Waszak farm when the 54-year-
old owner pulled on his cap and
started from the farmhouse to-
ward the milk shed. John, who
worked his small field near Mus
kego. in Waukesha County, WIS
grumbled 10 himself as he trod
down the path.
Out Of the night forked
binding flash Of liGht-an ear
shattering explosion rocked the
ground.
Stunned, WasZak raised him
self painfully TO his knees. He
looked toward the house.
Where once had stood his
home, lay a dust clouded heap
OF wreckage. A low moan COM
ing from somewhere within the
debris caused him 10 scream and
run uncertainty toward the
KOInd
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
True Detective Stor,
By Terry McShane

gathered next morning for the
inquest, Principal witness was
farmer WaSZak. who first named
the members of his family lost
in the blast.
There was his faithful wife.
Mary, 46, and the children who
ranged from a toddling baby TO
a StrappinC youth of 20-John
Jr.. 20; Helen, -; Frank, 9;
Joseph, Z and Raymond. 2, all
killed instantly. The two who
died later were Eleanor, 10, and
Louise, is.
Everything In your home
was peaceful, Mr.. Waszak?"
asked District Attorney Scott
Lowry. THAT Is. you and your
wife got along all right, didn't
yOu:"
Looks at ChiIdfen
"Oh. yes" the farmer replied.
I'VE were happy these % years
with the large family we loved
:" His voice faltered.
He looked at his two surviv-
Ing children, sitting across the
room. Each took the stand
Mother and father were al
ways happy" Phyllis said in
answer 10 a question. She eX-
planned that she and her brother
worked in Milwaukee, 20 miles
northeast.
Vincent Corroborated his
sisters testimony in every detail.
After four hours the cOroner'S
jury came out with the an
nouncement:
we the jury find that Mrs.
Mary WasZak and her eight
children met death by the acct
dental discharge OF a dynamite
cache"
During the next six weeks
Sheriff LiSkowitz reviewed the
case from every possible angle
and considered all clues.
Then, late in May, Phyllis
WaSzak and a man were arrested
in Milwaukee on a minor charge.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18
ON THE SIDE
Shakespeare Had Both
Romantic, Practical Ideas
Say that upon the altar of her beauty
You sacrifice your tears. your sghs, your heart
Write till your ink be dry and Nth your
MOIST it again and frame same JccHg IHe
Shakespeare.

(Nr Shakespeare, who the greatest and most prolific
writer OF all time Of how woman advice seemed
have had both romantic and practical viewpoint OF the matter
because In addition suggestions such above he also wrote
gifts respect words; dumb Jewels often
their silent kind than quick words do move wonans
mind"-END)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-18

IVEETIHEMENT
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
Women Eager to Aid

\ II YOU don't think we're conserv-
ing on gasoline, listen to this. The
.DSR carried two and half million
more people last week than they
did the same week one year ago.
\ Detroit has received cards from
/ 227, ,457 women who enrolled here
Ito show the available women
power for defense work. About GO
per cent of the women say they
could work and would accept
training for shop production.
The MAAC-is getting a lot oi
recruits for the rank and file OF
the woman's army; Col. Jospeh l..
Bachus swore in Is this week.
I Marygrove College is opening a
nursery school this fall for young
mothers.
\ There arc only 12,53S jobless in
Wayne County, a new low.
/ Atty. Gen. Francis Biddle spoke
here before the annual national
convention of the American Bar
Association. Preceding the mems
meeting, women lawyers held their
annual convention.
Three women judges were pres
ent: Judge Lila Neuenielt, De-
troit: Judge Florence Allen, circuit
court of appeals. and Anna Gross
man. municipal Judge of Cleveland.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
Don't Want Donay

The boys at the county Jail
asked Sheriff Andrew Baird ia
move Theodore Donay held for
treason for his part in aiding
Hans krug, the German flier, Ia
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
100000 RefrigeratOrs
'ThaWed,' Go on Sale

WASHINGTON, Aug. % (INS)
The War Produo tion Board, u
was learned today. soon will re-
lease more than 100000 electric
refrigerators frozen" in the hands
of manufacturers and distributors
Dealers and members of the in.
dustry already have been informed
of the forthcoming action.
1t was understood, however, that
the refrigeratorS 10 be released
for distribution TO consumers will
be the expensive, de luxe models
which are considered unsuitable
for defense housing and similar
needs
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
BUDDY

.DETROIT has seen the biggest
IL moving day IN her history.
The boys over IN the Union
Guardian Building have moved out
at the request of the army, 10
make room for the ordnance OF
fees which are being consolidated
there under Col. Alfred r. Clancy.
Two hundred strong. they va
Gated 100000 feet Of Office space
i'm six days. Elevators ran "a hours
a day. Sundays The handsome front
elevators were padded, and they
used them too for tho big moving.
The alley was so jammed with
moving vans that special detail
of police had 10 be sent over onto
GrlSwold street. The army left the
trust company in their own build
ing, the restaurant, barber shop
and CKLW. Cleaners men kept
the elevators busy getting drapeS
and oriental rugs.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
Pay Rolls zoon1
As Plants Add
10000 Workers

Factory pay rolls In Wayne
County zoomed sharply upward
last month. with an additional
$4,000 hourly paid employees. a
report Of the Detroit Board Of
Commerce revealed today.
The present peak is $4,000
higher than the point OF any pre-
vious year. the report Indicated
EMPLOYMENT is now nne-third
higher than al the automobile con-
version period of last February
other developments stressed
we're q rise m power sales by the
Detroit Edison Company 10 a
record. a continuing uptrend in
DSR traffic. new lows in welfare
and WPA rolls. and the recording
of this years fewcSt unemploy-
mant compensation claims.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
100000 Frozen

The original freeze" order was
issued by the WPB last February,
and production was halted two
months later TO conserve critical
raw materials and convert the in
duStry TO war production.
1t was estimated that approxi-
mately 100000 domestic, mechani-
cal refrigerators were frozen in
possession of distributors and
manufacturers. Dealers were per-
mitted to release $4,000 units 10
persons who placed orders before
the freeze" D."
Of the total supply held by dis
tributorS and manufacturers, ap-
ProXimately 250,000 are the de
luxe models. 1t was indicated
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30

escape.
Baird says the prisoners did not
fancy being locked up with a
traitor 49, his cell mates were
charged with robbery, car theft
and burglary.
Lots of bulls-eye flags are being
presented these days 10 various
business OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 9C
per cent of the employees have
pledged more than 10 per cent OF
their wages for war bonds.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
Phil Wood Fined

Phil Wood, brother of Gar
Wood and one of our better known
men about town, got fined S16.5O
for illegal possession of liquor.
He took a bottle into a Windsor
cafe. And you can't do that in
Canada.
There is a big rush in liquor
sales in Detroit state stores. and
this week clerks went on strike.
The strikers are not members of
any union. They say the commits
sion promised raises June /, failed
10 make them.
Sincerely,
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
Defense Notes
Dentists 10 Aid
Doctors in Case
Of Bomber Raid
700 Given Training
for Field Work by
Or. Albert LeGro
BY KEN HALL

One thousand Detroit dentists
will be ready for emergency medi-
cal duty by October l, should De-
troit experience an air raid, accord
ing TO advices from DR.. Albert
.LeGro, director of the Detroit
OCD dentists and recently ap-
pointed to a similar position for
.Macomb, Oakland and Wayne
counties.
Already 700 of them have been
trained by the 20 dentists who took
instruction and first aid courses at
Receiving Hospital soon after. the
emergency m d ica a corps was
formed
The dentists have been
instructed in classes of from 15 to
% each in various areas of the
city and when they are completed
in October, | 900 Of the city's 1,400
dentists will be ready FOR field
work such as setting jaw fractures,
taking care of throat injuries and
facial surgery, relieving the physi-
clans for the job of tending to
internal injuries and body frac-
ltures. They also will administer
anesthetics and help with head and
neck injuries.
DR.. E. L. Richardson OF 1870
Meadowbrook Way, has been
elected head of the medical service
department OF Southfield Town
ships defense council, succeeding
the Rev. c. G.. Hoffman of Frank
lin Village, who has resigned. M.
l.. Kuykendall of 26825 Hollywood
avenue. was named commander OF
the citizens defense corps, and
J. r. Newman, deputy commander.
Use of its facilitieS-more than
5000 freight-carrying units - in
tthe event of any emergency along
the eastern seaboard to assist In
the movement of troops and evac-
Iuation of civilians has been offered
TO the Office of Civilian Defense
iby w. f. Drohan, vice president
and general manager of the Inter-
tstate Motor Freight System.
During May, 1941. its motor
carriers supplied the entire fifth
division with fresh food from its
Fort Custer base through the 10
days journey to Tennessee ma
lneuvers, travelling 42,640 truck
miles and hauling approximately
400 tons of rationS over distances
ranging from 70 to $50 miles.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
War Plant Shut by Fire

DOVER, N. H.. Aug. % QNS).
The American Woolen Company
plant here engaged in war work
and employing 500. was closed in
definitely today for repairs after
a fire which caused damage esti-
mated at $4,000.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
Fish Crowd Lakes

The bass season closes in two
weeks. Because anglers find little
time to go far away for their fish
ing. northern lakes are loaded with
q
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30

that a high percentage of these
will be unfrozen and channeled 10
dealers for distribution.
Previously, manufacturers have
been permitted TO dispose OF re-
frigerators only to fill orders of
the armed services; war housing,
lend-lease. orders approved by the
Public Health Service, and to the
Defense Supplies Corporation, or
any other RFC agency.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30

One thousand Detroit dentists
will be ready for emergency medi-
cal duty by October l, should De-
troit experience an air raid, accord
ing TO adviceS from DIR. Albert
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30
LANSING COP to Caucus
Sincerely,

LANSING, Aug. % Lansing
Republicans will meet in ward
caucuses Thursday 10 select dele
gates to the Ingham County COP
convention. September p, at the
Legion Memorial Building at
Mason.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30

fish. -
There will be a 24-day fall
meeting at the race track at the
Fair Grounds starting Septem-
Der IA.
Fishermen swear that on Bear
Lake, in Manistee County, the blue
-giiis about Charles Cody's boat
livery are trained TO leap out oil
the water for worms, feed out OF
persons hand, and even rest IN
the hand now and then.
The St Clair open skeet cham
pionships begin this week al the
Kenmore Skeet Club here.
Patricia Uline Hill. 81. socialite
daughter of Mrs. Jean Paul Hill
1870 Fairway avenue, has been
named Miss Michigan and will
represent the state AT Atlanta
CITY at the annual beauty contest
The army and navy relief fund
game at Briggs Stadium was a
big success.
Ringing is in town for six days
its longest stay. You'd never
know there had been disastrous
fire. That dancing elephant was
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30

OTHING makes sailor, soldier or marine
~ happier than from home. The army, navy
and marine corps have asked for home folks 10
cooperate.
To make il easier for you 10 send the news and
GOSSIP 10 your man in uniform. The Detroit Times
prints chatty letter about metropolitan doingS-a
summary of the weeks events.
Addressed 10 Dear Buddy" you make
Der of armed forces happy by clipping copying
the Dear Buddy letter from the Sunday Detroit Times
each week and mailing il 10 him.
Sign your name and make boy happy He'll
appreciate the summary of happenings here
every week.
Detroit evening times., 1942-08-30

not injured. Only the giralTes and
camelS are missing. The circus
may get them from John Millen at
not roit'C 700
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-10
BIG TOWN MEDLEY
BY BOB MUsEL
United Press STAFF Correspondent

NEW YORK, uP--Bueh fighting action
~ when he delivered his ultmaum tbs
literary profession
Prom Butch, writer's and that
Damon Runyon Sometimes
planned bitterly recognize them"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-10

RKO Radios new feature. The
Mayor Of 4Ath Street." offers ann
munition to opponents Of the mueh-
DISCUSSED sAnrnla swatam.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-10
. STORIES
IN STAMPS
King Ludwig III Died
PenniIess and Alone

TN contrast with modern ex-klngs
who fec their countries loaded
with treasure. Bavaria's former
King Ludwig III ended his days.
pennllcss and lonely, as q guest Of
the Prince OF Lcichtenstein.
The stamp above. Of the 1914
10 series, pictures the former mon
arch. He became Prince Regent on
Dec. 10, 1912, the day following his
fathers death, and assembled 10 the
throne upon the deposition Of his
cousin. the mad King Otto. in 1918.
lie reigncd three years, was forced
10 abdicatc by the revolution OF
1915.
Upon leaving Bavaria after the
revolution, the 75-year-old ex-
king fed 10 Switzerland accom-
panied only by two attendants.
The Swiss government gave him
permission 10 reside at Zizera in
March. 1919 During his stay
financial distress was said 10 have
threatened his sanity.
When the Prince Of Leichten-
stein extended an invitation TO
Ludwig. the cx-king accepted say
Ing. "In my old age ] have no place
10 lay my head"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-10

Heir 10 one OF Americas largest
fortunes--bobs step-father is Albert
Fisher, retired president Of the
Fisher Body Corporation OF De-
troit--he has preferred the "hard
road 10 success" rather than a posi-
ton and life Of ease. A graduate OF
Dayton University. Bob starred as
pitcher on the baseball team and
received offers from several major
league scouts, including the Detroit
Tigers and Boston Red SoX, How
ever, his tenor saXophone won out
over the glove and bat Betty Rad
ley, Bill Dsrnell and Cy Boxer are
featured vocalists with the Chester
organization, Dancing on Sunday
evening at Lake Compounce is from
$3.50 D. m. to 1890 q. m.
The regular Saturday dance at
Compounce featuring the Russ
Schuerer Orchestra will be omitted
this week in favor of the annual
ball presented by the Bristol Police
Association. Bob Chester will play
for this event and admission Is by
reservation only. With the above
exception the Russ Schuerer band
will appear at Compounce every
Saturday during the season.
Roller skating sessions are held at
the lake every Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday night and also Sun
day afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-10
FROM HERE AND THERE

Even though Red Barber won't
be brOadcaStlng the Dodgers
games over W0R this season, he
will be heard via the New York
MBS station, The old FedheAd
has ben signed 10 do q nightly
sports commentary ut 9:lS, begin
ming next Monday One Of
the biggest war casualties In the
radio picture yet Ii the sponsors
dropping Of the Lanny Ross series
on CHS effective May | -,
There's u possibility that This Is
War" will be extended for an ad-
dltl0nal 10 weeks when It's ilrSt
cycle ends Carlton tWleden-
hammerl Warren, eX-BridgcpOrt-
CIR, has .0lned the u, \, Navy M n
lieutenant In Communications
Milton Berle has q suggeS-
ton 10 relieve the sugar shortage,
The Three Ring Time" star says,
"The best way 10 conserve sugar
n 10 put the second teaSpoOnful
In FIRST"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-10

Butch Tower Is what Broadway
calls q character Most charac-
ters are distinct types--and Butch
Is the only one In his own category.
He is o betting commissioner ana
used TO be half Of the vaudeville
team OF Tower and Darrell. Ills
gray hair Is brushed straight back,
his face Is smoothshaven and pros
perous-looking. He wears the no.
cepted white-hgured custom made
shirt with the long collar pointa
that is Broadway's trademark.
His grammar Is catch-aS- eatch
can and he actually says "hurteds
1T almost got hurled" Where he
eXeels Is In q certain originality Of
expression and plot. It's no secret
that some OF the Broadway felton,
GERS have drawn deeply from his
tumbling anecdotes.
"Wllat I am mad about" he said.
approaching the eggs from another
tack. lis this movie picture, Butch
Minds the Baby Universal asks me
TO come to the premiere and I come
there, and what do ] seeq It amt
the story ! told Runyon at all. He
has taken liberties with II.
IAN ] told him was that two
chorus girls had baby - don't
know whose. They wanted to 60 out.
so ] says I'll mind the baby. re
won't get hurled So I'm ininding
the kid and ! got the radio on and
my football team Is winning TO
and I'm happy. I play music for q
few minutes and spin back 70 the
game. I'm losing 2l-7. So ] drop
the kid"
Butch said he could hardly be-
lieve Runyon would tamper with
this gem, but somehow romance
and a good many other items we're
tackled on.
did ] ever tell you" Butch said,
"about how Eddie Cantor was GO
ing TO make me O million? It was
during the boom and he tells me
to buy department store stock at
$40 o share. SO I buy some and
every day IL goes down. Then some
guys stop me and say, DO you want
TO buy any hot stuff?' ! nod. They
show me ties. socks, shirts, suits.
Where does 1t come fron?' say.
What do you thinkq It's from my
department store. No wonder II went
broke.
But everything evens up. ! hook
Bing Crosby for plenty in football.
Every week we bet by long distance
telephone.
Sonce go out to the coast TO see
Bing. With him there's some guy
who asks me II I know anything
about racetracks. Mel What uues-
toni So tell him some things and
he rolls on the floor. says, Are you
betting commissioner, too?' He
says, No. Me, I'm zanuck.' What
do you know about that?"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-10

A.O0--"BackstaR Wife"
WJX--AFthur Tracy
WARC--"A Helping Hand"
l.l5--WEA f'---"stoila Dallas"
drama
WJX--Club Matinee
WABC Exploring Space
A'S0--"Iorcn2o Jones"
WABC--Jooy kcnrns orch,
A45--W EAF.-Young Wilder
Brown
WIZ Sam Cuff; news
WABC-- News
5s00--WE AF'-"When n Girl
MarrIoB"
WOR Orphan Annie
WIZ Charles DantH orch.
WABC--Tim6 for Dancing
a;f5--W EAF-.-"portia Facos Life"
WOR--John Gambling
6s30-"ThN AnderBons"
WOR-."JhG kArmstf0ng"
VIZ --"Flying Patrof'
WABC~--I.andt Trio
5;i5--W EAF--War talk; Three
suns