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Evening star., 1942-04-23
Land Demands
Labor
Policy Be Set
Big Production Guin
Seen if 'InfernuI
Agitation Ends
Iy the Associated Press.

Rear Admiral Emory S. Land
declared today that the Govern
ment ought to stabilize labor
management relations in the
shipbuilding industry to end the
internal agitation" he said was
going on about the closed shop
and other questions.
Admiral Land. chairman Of the
Maritime Commission, predicted In
testimony before the Senate De-
fense Investigating Committee that
production in the Nations shipyards
could be increased l2la per cent this
year and Is per cent next year with
an improvement in morale.
He said that disturbed labor re-
lations were bound to be damaging
to morale.
National War Policy Asked.
We've got to have a national war
labor policy" he declared. We
ought to stabilize our labor and
management relations so that the
men won't be disturbed all of the
time by these questions.
When Senator Burton, Republican,
Of Ohio asked whether he believed
such a goal could be accomplished
by legislation, Admiral Land re-
piled:
II don't care how you do 1t, but
the people of the United States
have the right to expect these rela-
tions to be stabilized"
Calling loaflng his pet peeve."
Admiral Land said he regarded work
slow-downs as a serious impedi-
ment to production, although he did
not believe strikes were much OF n
problem now.
The chief problem right now, he
said, Is one OF the morale OF work.
men. A stabiliZation of labor -man-
agement relations, he added, would
go a long way to stop the internal
agitation that is going around in
everybody's head whether they have
closed shop, an open shop or some
other condition"
Praises Labor's Loyalty.
Admiral Land said that the oues-
ton Of lengthening the regular pay
work week from 40 to 4s hours In
volved economic problems on which
he did not feel competent to pass.
When Senator Ball, Republican.
OF Minnesota, said any such action
by Congress wound be likely to pro-
duce immediate demands for wage
increases, the witness replied:
II believe the labor people are 50
loyal and so patriotic that II they
were assured that the resulting
gains would 60 into the United
States Treasury and not into the
pockets of the shipbuildine firms.
they would be ready to make sacri-
fees"
Admiral Land said that contracts
for 100000 tons OF merchant
ships, embracing President Roose-
velt's 1923 production goal, had
been awarded and that schedules
called for production of three ships
a day by the end Of this year or
the first of next.
Calls Sinkings Serious"
Asked by Chairman Truman
whether shipbuilding was keeping
ahead of sinkings, Admiral Land
said he preferred not to discuss
the question of sinkings because of
instructions I have"
He said that "sinkings of Febru-
airy and March were extremely seri-
GUS, but except In executive session
would prefer to make no further
statement on that"
Admiral Land testified that sup
plies of steel had fallen behind re-
quirements 50 that up to March a
backlog Of orders totaling 10000
tons had been built up. Require
ments were met in March, however,
so the backlog was not increased,
he said.
Evening star., 1942-04-23
Detecfors 10 Be Ready
All Along Coasts Soon,
Stimson Reveals
Radio Devices Spottine
Planes 100 Miles Awoy
Now in Operation
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Secretary of War Stimson re-
ported today the Army was
working very hard" to build and
place all along the coasts radio
detector devices which he said
could signal the presence of hos
tile ships and planes more than
100 miles away.
I'VE already have a lot of them,
the Secretary told his press confer
ence.
Telling of an inspection trip h,
made Saturday to Fort Monmouth
N. j.. and nearby areas, Secretary
Stimson said Army officers using tn,
secret instruments at a station OF
the coast picked up and showed m,
an approaching plane so mile
away"
At the Fort Monmouth sigma
Corps Training Center, the Secre
tary said intense study Is being giver
to the wave echoes of radio as ap.
piled to the so-called electric-eye
which he said can see 100 miles OF
more and warn Of danger.
Pierces Fog and Darkness.
"The device can see at night
through fogs and clouds, and tel
the location Of enemy vessels OF
planes" he said.
Secretary Stimson also disclosed
that despite the urgency of wartime
military operations Army flying wa,
10 per cent safer on the average thar
in the last decade of peace.
Because predominant number oi
accidents are due to the inexperience
of younger pilots, he said that as the
air forces expand rigid regulations
and flying practices would be substi-
tuted for experience.
1t. Col. Samuel r. Harris has been
appointed director of flying safety
for the Air Forces, a new post.
Other Army developments an
nounced today:
To expedite the commissioning OF
officers for the Medical Corps
physicians under IS, who have stated
their willingness to enter Army serv-
ice and who meet requirements, are
to be commissioned Immediately by
recruiting officers boards.
Corps Area Shifts.
-Four States have been transferred
to other corps areas, to facilitate
defense, supply and administration
The shifts are: Arkansas, from 7th
to 9th Corps Area: Louisiana, 4th
to 9Th; Arizona, 9Th to eth; Colo
RADIO, 9th to 7th.
Enlisted men of Reserve CON-
ponents whose recall to active duty
has been deferred only because OF
dependency now may apply for ad-
mission to officer candidate schools
provided they have had at least
three months active service since
September l, 1910, and otherwise
qualify.
Evening star., 1942-04-23
Foreign

Foreign
Japs slowly driving back Chinese
forces in East Burma. Page Al
1900, 900 German reserves called up,
Russians report. Page Al
Reich must be defeated, says Arch
bishop of Canterbury. Page Az
Terror is reported instituted by Vichy
m Madagascar isle. Page AS
Recall of Henry -Haye discussed after
his aides quit. Page A-12
Notionol
Radio detectors soon to guard all
U. S. coasts. Page Al
U. S. agencies travelling expenses cut
by Senate group. Page Al
Land urges stabilizing labor relations
in ship industry. Page Al
500 to 800 Americans and Filipinos
hold out on Panay Page Az
q. S.-Peru agreement aimed at help
ing rubber situation. Page AS
Roosevelt to confer with Board of
Economic Warfare. Page AS
Evening star., 1942-04-23
New Zealand Placed
Under American
Naval Command
Premier Says Government
Yielded to Washington
On Stroteeie Setup
B. the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand,
April 23.-The defense of New
Zealand and neighboring islands,
including Fiji, has been placed
under a United States naval
command apart from the su-
preme command of Gen. Doug
las Macarthur in the Southwest
Pacific.
Prime Minister Peter Fraser said
today that New Zealands repre-
sentations in favor of close link
with Australia under Gen. Mac
Arthur had been outweighted by
"strategical considerations as de-
termined in Washington" and that
his government had subsequently
concurred in the arrangement.
Authoritative quarters in
Washington said yesterday that
command of the New Zealand
area was understood to be the
next assignment for Vice Ad-
miral Robert L. Ghormley of
Moscow, Idaho, under the gen.
eral direction of Admiral Ches-
ter w. Nimitz, Pacific Fleet COM
mander at Pearl Harbor.
ct was indicated that Gen.
MacArthur's supreme command
might or might not cover land
operations in New Zealand, but
it was said that general STRAIT
egy for the area would be de-
termined by Admiral Ghormley
under Admiral Nimitz.
Paralleling Admiral Ghorm-
ley's prospective command, but
under Gen. Macarthur, is the
Australian zone naval command
of Vice Admiral Herbert F. Leary,
U. S. N, heretofore commander
of all naval forces in the Aus
tralian-New Zealand area)
1T was our desire that Australia
and New Zealand should remain
closely linked In one area under
Gen. Macarthur" Mr.. Fraser said.
I'VE made representations accord
ingly, but strategical considerations
as determined In Washington must
prevail and we have accordingly
concurred in the above organiza-
ton"
Mr.. Fraser said there would be "the
closest cooperation" between the
areas, while the whole area of the
Pacific will be co-ordinated by the
combined chiefs of staff and the
Pacific War Council in Washington. II
Mr.. Fraser's statement clarified
questions concerning New Zealand S
position which we're raised last Sun
day, when Gen. MacArthur's head
quarters in Australia issued an an
nouncement saying he had formally
been appointed Allied commander in
chief in the Southwest Pacific with
the concurrence of the United
States, Australia, Great Britain and
the Netherlands. CThere was no i'm
mediate explanation of the absence
of New Zealand from the hst.)
Evening star., 1942-04-23
Summary of Todoy's Star

New Zealand placed under U. 8.
Navy, Premier says. Page Ar
Overall freezing of prices reported
prepared by o. P. A. Page A-4
Gas rationing foreshadows acute
problem. Page Al
Corporate excess profit taxes of 80
per cent proposed. Page Ais
Roosevelt urges nation to support
anti-accident drive. Page B-2
Washington and Vicinity.
Drastic gas ration plan stirs flood of
protests. Page Al
Freezing" operation performed for
first time here. Page AZ
Appeal Board defers 9 selectees in
% appeal cases. Page ALA
18-hour parking limit on D. c. streets
may be modified. Page B-1
Miscellany
Births and Deaths. Page B-9
After Dark. Page C-6
Marriage Licenses. Page C-12
Natures Children. Page C-R
Evening star., 1942-04-23
South Africo Sewers
Relations With Vichy
BY the Associated Press.

PRETORIA, Union of South
Africa, April 23.-The Union of
South Africa severed diplomatic re-
lations today with the Vichy gov
eminent of France.
Although Great Britain has not
maintained diplomatic contact with
Vichy, South Africa and Canada,
among the dominions, have kept
legations there.
Evening star., 1942-04-23
Arrangements Complete
For Return of Leuhy
2, the Associated Press.

VICHY. April 23.-While Admiral
William D. Leahy, United States
Ambassador to Vichy, completed
preparations to leave for home,
Chief of Government Pierre Laval
this morning received Japan's Am
bassador- designate, Takonobu Mi
tani.
Evening star., 1942-04-23
Cos Rotioning Gives District
Problem OF Transportation
Doubling Up by Motorists Declared
Only Answer to Difficulties
Bv JAMES Y. NEWTON.

The drastic gasoline rationng announced by the
carried out will have crippng effect crowded Washing
tons transportation unless extraordinary
prevent It, according to opinion
Evening star., 1942-04-23
Chinese hopping Up
in Towns
Along Irrawaddy
Gen. StiIweII's Forces
Are Forced Back on
East Burmo Line
b tho Associated Press.

CHUNGKING, April 23.-Chi-
nese troops are mopping up the
last japanese forces clinging to
villa ges Immediately down river
along the Irrawaddy from recap
tured Yenangyaung, and the in
vaderS' lines have been pushed
back 8 to 4 miles south of that
West Burma oil town, an army
spokesman said today.
On the eastern flank of the Burma
front, however, 1t. Gen. Joseph w.
Stilwell's Chinese forces have fallen
back under intensive pressure along
the Salween River and up the road
toward Mandalay. Fierce fighting
continued in the area.
British troops have withdrawn
from Taungdwingyi on the CEN
trail Burma front, it was an
nounced in New Delhi. Taung-
dwingyi is so miles southeast of
Yenangyaung on the Irrawaddy
and 40 miles northwest of
Pyinmana.
(The British communique said
the forces had been withdrawn
after they had held their posi-
tions for "a long time" and had
. protected successfully the Allied
flank"
(There was mo report of fur
ther fighting" on the Irrawaddy
front, the communique stated,
while no reports had been re-
ceived from the Chinese troops
now fighting north of Pyinmans.)
Withdraw Above Pyinmana.
The army spokesman said the
Chinese were forced to withdraw
north of Pyinmana, $50 miles from
Mandalay, because of a thrust by
the Japanese through the right
flank Of the Pyinmana line at Zewe
10 miles west of the city.
Frontal thrusts against the Chi
nese defenses had won the japanese
tSee BURMA, Page A-50
Evening star., 1942-04-23

more spprehensive than the Brit
ish.
In contrast to Britain, where re-
sponsible leaders have said they
expect atr-born invasion on q "di-
Evening star., 1942-04-23
Readers Prefer The Stor

The Stars afternoon and evening
circulation Is more than double that
Of any other Washington newspaper
Its total circulation in Washington
far exceeds that Of any OF its contem-
poraries In the morning or on Sunday.
Evening star., 1942-04-23

(see RUSSIA, Page A-5J
Evening star., 1942-04-23

Late news and sports are covered On
Pages TX and 7-x Of this edition OF
The Star, experimenting the news Of
the regular home delivered edition.
Evening star., 1942-04-23

(See RAIDS, Page A-5D
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07
Has
Big Problem

Yp-uauI STAT. Hospital BE- fac
Ing very serious situation due 70
q labor .horfsge. according tO DR..
Is Raw Yoder superintendent
During the month Of August there
we're 43 re-ignstions and AZ present,
there are If1 vacancies. DR. loder
said Most of these tacanCles are
n the attendants. nurses and die
tary departments Persons TO pre-
pare and serve food and 70 work In
the kitchen are espec .aily needed,
DR. Y0der said
Most of the employee Who have
LEFT have gone % the bomber plant
where higher wages are paid Or.
I1de- pointed ont Tia. because
SALARIES OF employ ar me Hospl'
ian are set ~ the Civil Service
Commission. II takes too long a
period 0f time fo change them 20
meet gencies. He also said
that lack OF transportation ard
scarcity Of living quarters IN the
community we're contributing fac
tors Ia addition. number % the
employees have been lost TO the
Army.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07
Friendly Town
Say Soldiers

That Npsilanti was the most
friendly little old town that they
had seen since they were in the
service. was the conclusion OF the
almost 200 soldiers. OF the group
stationed at the Ford Bomber plant,
who attended the American Legion
dance Saturday evening at the
Ypsilanti Armory. For many OF the
men it was the first party given for
them since their entrance into the
Army. and making the most OF their
opportunity they all enjoyed them.
selves greatly.
The dance was also attended by
about $50 local girls who acted as
Junior hostesses Members OF the
hostess executive committee and a
group OF senior hostesses acted as
chaperones. and several Legion
naires were present
Music for dancing was provided
by a Detroit orchestra Throughout
the evening mixers" were directed
by Jimmie Hunt Mr. Hunt also
taught the group several dances.
and led the popular Congo Line
At the intermission refreshments
were served by Rcd Cross Csntsen
workers. under the direction OF Mrs
Leroy Lewis.
Another dance for the soldiers
is tentatively planned for next Sat
urday evening. with arrangements
already underway by the Legion
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07
NovorOssisk Claimed to
be Captured by Germans
War Work Not
CurtaiIed For
Labor Holiday
Npsilanti Plants in
Operation

EsSeutia war production was con
tInuins today in most Of Npsilanu's
industries ON the first Labor Day
since Pearl Harhor. a. Wal workers
manufacture had news for Hitler
and his allies
Compani caught up with ord
ers or engaged IN non.var activities
are observing the holiday by clos
ing
The Ford Bomber Plant is being
operated as usual 81 the Ford
Generator plant only essential war
work is being done Suclcher Die
and Tool CO. Hammond Electro
plating Co and Tucker Aviation
Co are all in operation
The Motor state Products Co. Is
generally shut down although some
departments are open. Michigan
Ladder Co is closed for the day
as the company Is caught mp with
orders The Central Specially Co
| United Stove Co, o + Thompson
and Sons. Huron Gray Iron Found
ry. Sandorson Metal Parts. Nagce
sheet Metal GO and George /
Ennen Co are also among those
observing the holiday
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07

The IS Scout Troops and Cub
Packs in Washtenaw and Liyington
Counties are already planning a
strong program for the fall and
winter months.
A Scoutmasters round table viii
be at the Michigan Union Septem-
Der is at $50 p. m, attended by
scoutmasters. troop committee
chairmen. and the staff Of commits
sioners. Plans will be discussed at
this meeting for football ushering.
week end encampments a. the New
Kirk Reservation. and various other
important eVents.
The executive board Of the two
county council wifi meet Sspte#f-
Der II at the Michigan Union 10
hear plans for the Walden Woods
scouters and their ladies get-togeth-
81 and 10 hear plans for The annual
finance campaign " the council
which is held each year in Noyem-
Der.
In the Ypsilanti district the Pros
pect Cub Pack will hold its open
ine Parents Night on Tuesday eve.
ming. SEPTEMBER Is according "a
an announcement BY Chairman Carl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07
Many Events Being Planned
For Bow Scouts of District

Short. Harry Broad Cubmaster Of
the Roosevelt school p. r. \. Cub
Pack. announces Parents Night
for Tuesday. October !. The first
Ypsiland Court OF Honor OF the
year will be held on Tuesday eve
ning. October q. Paul 3. Samson.
Court ot Honor chairman. has an
nouuced.
The annual gettogether Of Scout
ers and their ladies' will be held a.
Walden Woods. near Hartland. on
Tuesday evening. October Z. The
program is IN charge Of Rabbi J.
". Cohen and his leadership train.
ing committee
=A4.,,-.. .ss...s. :..AQ scents. Lean Nah
tenaw and Livingston Counties. in
GLIDING a considerable number from
Ypsiiani viii assist 10 ushering
A. the football games A. he JniveI
sitv OF Michigan stadium. The tlrst
Of which is scheduled FOR Septem
Der 20.
Kenneth Creamer. new assistant
Scout executive. is already al work
in the council andSis living with
his family In the Camp Warden
house al the Newkirk reservation
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07

Labor Day. that sad day which
marks the unofficial close OF sum.
mer. marks also the beginning OF
a new order-the opening OF school.
For Wednesday the annual trek
back will begin for those attending
city schools on Thursday the pu-
pills of St Johns school will return
10 their books. the most fortunate
students at Roosevelt and Lincoln
Schools will continue their vacation
until Sept. 81; while Clesry and the
Normal college will he opened
Sept. %, and Sept. 30 respectively
The usual eagerness for school
to start is manifested by mothers
and their offspring alike Mothers
hesve relieved signs. and congratu-
late themselves that they have
come through" another trying sum
mer. and prepare to deposit their
children in the waiting arms OF
teacher her problem from now
on.
overshadows Regret
As for the children. their eAser.
ness 10 see the other Kids. and
exchange summer experiences over
shadows. for tire ias. FOX days a.
least. their regret al the end Of
vacation
The never-to-be- forsotton atmos-
phere OF the First Day OF school
children milling around the hall,
greeting old friends with shrieks OF
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07
Two Injured
in Accident

Two received decorations and
bru SOS IN an accident At 10 a..
m Sunday ar stony crek RI and
NoCrone Rd when a car oEcrurn-
I'd The driver Of the car WAS
George Jordan. q. 523 Is. Main ST.
Ann Arbor Irene Wake Is May
bce Mich. was a pa cngrr They
were treated At Boyer Hospital
The car was said To have gone
our Of control on a hill Dana ~
70 both sides and top ~ the auto
mobile amounted. 10 $500
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07
Seniors Will
90 to Mexico

Three college youths, all seniors
at Michigan state Normal College,
left Saturday night on a 1000 mile
automobile "Trip TO Mexico City. on
hat may be their last fling At a
vacation for some time They have
enlisted 10 become members OF
the armed forces after graduation.
All are from Ann ArDor Bruce
Maslin has worked this summer in
an Ypsilanu restaurant while l.y
ing here AT the Phi Sigma Epsilon
Fraternity House. go " Forest
Ave. Robert Hendee. 1910 Dexter
Ave. and Glare Schrosser. 3ls
Washington St. both OF Ann Arbor
are members Of the some fIsierni-
~.
The Itinerary also includes q stop
on the return trip al Norfolk, Va,
to visit fraternity brother and
Bruces cousin in the Navy Store
keeper. Second Class. John Sim.
ouds. al AnH Arbor youfh who lived
al 1910 Uarbrooke So I'm Virginia.
they will have their first experience
with gasoline rationinz whom they
obtain tourists gasoline cards
tE.fr ..tf4rr Ola. I.ffa... ftf %
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07
Gordon Will
Make Survey

Spencer Gordon stan member Of
the Detroit Council OF Social ARcH-
ries. stationed in Warren Town
ship. MacomD County has been
selected - survey need and coor-
dinate social service aciiFiiics in
this bomber plant area Tho selec-
tion was made by the committee
representing Ann Arbor. Npsllanu
and Detroit community funds the
aim being 10 provide essential SER
vice for new residents who have
been attracted by possible oppor
tuities for employment iu the de-
Tense area
Mr. Gordon experience IN War.
rem TOWNSHIP will aid him IN de-
yeloplng social service IN tho new
~ developed area. his work there
having been much the same as D.
viii be IN Washtenaw and Wayne
Counties
Previous to his employmeul in
Warren ToWnship M Gordon had
established hna reputation as .
success ul organizer and director
His wora started in CiucNnatl
prior 10 the previous World War
where he wa assistant director Of
charities Later he served a. di.
rector Of public charities in Bridge
port. Conn ana during the war he
was a stan member Of the commits.
sion on training camp facilities
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-07
Children Off to School as
Labor Day Ends Vacations

ieliEht-the crisp new dresses
proudly worn by little girls. the ira.
ditional nlown oXtorGs. or Mary
James the slarp, indescribable
oder OF fieshly painted furniture.
and the spick and span appearance
Of the building furtiye "peeks in
to classrooms 10 catch a first
glimpse OF the new teacher-neW
students standing shyly off to one
side beWildered by the noise and
c0Efnsion-the pride OF the newly
promoted fifth graders. and their
scornful attitude toward the lowly
foam grade children all form an
unforgettable part Of this day
After Labor Day
Although several rural schools
opened August 81. classes for the
great majority Nill not be resumed
until after Laaor Day
About us Of the rural school
will open tuesday. september =.
Approximately seven are open now
and the remainder will open later in
senjer Der
This year tnere will be is rural
schools In operation iu Nashtcna~
COUNTY one. the Howe school Ia
Lyndon Township. will reopen bee
cause o an influx Of children after
having been closed for -four years.
while the Lake View school in l-yn-
don township ann TIT ff--ifi ~ a
school in Pirsfield Township viii
be closed during The coming year.
Thioushoui The county is ural
schools will be closed because OF
an insufdcient number Of pupils In
the ysriou. districts Pupils IN The
closed districts are provided tuition
and transportation TO other schools.
The 12S schools which will bold
classes include one seycu.ropm two
five.room, three fhfee-room. thee
two-room. one paIochial. and llh
one room buildings changes in
clude Whitmorc Lake from four 20
five rooms Plat from four TO five
rooms. and Spencer where four
new rooms were constructed. from
four % seven rooms.
To sondur- Clasp TN The l-s
school, there VII be- i'' rur7t
teachers am increase Of four over
last year. Fifrg-f0o 81 these teach.
lEE- Ar nov Ills fall
The. te0cHeIs VIII assembie Ih
the Courthouse al Ann Arbor on
Saturday morning Scptemher -.
for he snuua1 Preliminary institute
rafird by COMMISSIONS IaI.us
Haso or sHu.-.on7 and supplies.
View teacher will return in the AZ
teInoOs for an extra session.