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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-02
CARLTON y. WELL
University Of MIehlE
Ann Arbor.
TO THE EDITOR:

~ ltE- kl)l lOh
4 COLUMNIST last week told
"a US that the recent filibuster
in Congress was merely a way
OF putting in time until they had
some bills ready 10 pass on.
There has been one bill that
should have been passed a long
time ago. one that every citizen
should be glad to force through
II need be
We take our mailman too
much for granted; he has be-
come an institution. fixed
thing in our lives. We know
that rain. Sleet or sun. hot or
cold. he viii he on the Job and
the fact that no doesn't receive
living wage bothers too few
OF US Let there be DAY when
he didn't appear A. oul door
we'd be on the Job in a hurry
10 have hun called on the car
pet, then he becomes great
part OF our life.
our legislators would bc do
ing US a greater favor II they
took care OF such bills as this
one instead of putting IN so
much time thinking up such
CRAFTS as the forced tire inSpcc-
tons.
We have had the experience OF
having two holes IN a tube
where only one had been before,
due 10 pinching when put back
on the tires. Shortage Of man
power. Evidently not If We are
10 waste 1t for such things as
Ykfc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-02
TO THE EDITOR:

i The Detroit Times contained
a story by Mr.. Schachern which
made certain allegations of in
competency and waste in the
collection of garbage and rub
Dish by the department of public
works.
We ask. in the interest OF fair
play, that you print the enclosed
answer OF the employees in q
manner as prominent as that
given Mr.. Schachern's story.
We are addressing our reply 10
His Honor the Mayor and 10
the Honorable. the City Council
of the City OF Detroit. as the
officials responsible 10 the tax
PAYERS on matters Of this kind.
Gentlemen:
Tho Detroit Times of Novem-
Der 80 contained allegations
made by alleged employees OF the
DPW. These allegations, " true,
are a reflection on the honesty
and integrity Of the employees OF
the municipal waste division OF
the DPW.
These allegations are made
by disgruntled organizers for
dual union. who have been un-
able TO interest the men In this
division Of city government In
their effort TO organize . dual
union. If the charges were true
Il would he nm indictment of
supervision ~ we'll as the men
and the practices complained OF
should be stopped immediately.
III these charges are untrue,
and We ssy they are untrue. In
fairness 10 the employees OF this
division the public should know
that they are untrue. We there
fore respectfully request the
mayor OF the City of Detroit and
the City Council to cause m In
vestigation TO be made and that
those making the charges be re-
auested 10 substantiate thee
charges or withdraw the Sian
derous statements.
while We are fully conscious
that the charges made by stew
art Felstein and Colman were
not made formally TO you We do
believe that II Il your duty TO
take cognlxance OF these charges
because Of the seriousness Of
their nature and the detrimental
effect they can have on the
morale Of the employees OF the
municipal waste division.
1.-THE employees In this division
are compelled 10 do their work
under most trying circum-
stances. They are expected to
be out In all kinds OF weather
and their health is constantly
exposed to all kinds Of disease
germs and fine dust menaces
their lungs. eyes and skin.
aside from our ability 10 pro-
test this SANDER through our
unions. our people are unable to
answer these charges. Recently
the city officials have been asked
TO give confederation 10 the re-
quest OF the employees Of this
division for an adjustment Of
wages. The making Of these wild
charges ut q time like this can
not help but prejudice the public
mind against the welfare Of
some 1000 men engaged In this
work.
We are satisfied II the mayor
and council will establish the
machinery and give those re-
sponsible for making these
charges an opportunity 10 sub
stArtiate these charges they will
fall Of their own weight and the
employees will be cleared Of the
Islander now hanging over their
heads
Greater Detroit City Employe.
District Council No. -.
ANTHONY TASHNICK
Sanitary Drivers Local 663, AL.
CLIFFORD MOORE"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-02
BAEPlNG DOWN ON liz NEWS:
Don't Worry. Girls
BY ARTHUR BUGS" BAER

don't think American girls nav. anything worry about
those Arabian
Miss Sahara Of 1912 weigh. 200 pounds
cannot stand sideways.
She red toena black teeth pupil. eye, and SHAPE
Nike . busted sofa
She like laundry line All YOU can
Of eyes they look coupl,
buttons.
The Arabian allows four en- 10 each husband In
America you have IS FOR b.tt.r FOR rleh.r
for poorer
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-02
MADELEINE LARGENT,
4l02 Springle avenue,
TO THE EDITOR:

TO THE EDITOR:
THE Photographic print Of the
L picture OF my son Pvt.
Philip W. Ohliger lust came
Thank you so much for send
ing II. We Will save n for hum
30 see when ne returns II will
br among his souvenirs
Thanks again This IL KIND
thing for YOU 10 do for mothers
OF BOYS in the service
Evening star., 1942-09-06

der normal conditions the appointing
power of the Governor, as well as his
legislative veto power, gives him whip
hand over the legislative branch. There
is much talk about legislative independ-
ence, but in reality the Governor is the
head of the State. His recommendation
have q vital bearing on taxation and
other policies affecting business estab-
lishments.
When the segregation tax policy was
adopted under Gov. Byrd's leadership,
the State surrendered to the localities it's
right to tax real estate. The State re-
tanned the cream Of the taxable crop,
however, as it alone levies taxes on in
come, corporations, public utilities, in
tangibles, and franchises and in addi-
tion has liquor monopoly through bot
tie sales in State operated stores.
1t fell to the unenviable lot of the
late Gov. John Garland Pollard, after
ward chairman of the Board of Vet
erans' Appeals in Washington, to be the
depression" Governor, when it became
necessary to slash salaries Of State en-
ployes up to 80 per cent in order to
maintain a balanced budget. Under his
Evening star., 1942-09-06
Industrial Changes Bring New Wealth to Old VIRGINIA

already knew-that the Old Dominion
had scenic beauty and should make it
attractive to visitors. Establishment of
the Shenandoah National Park, with
Virginians raising million dollars to
pay for the land given to the Federal
Government; the construction of Sky
land drive, and the development by
Rockefeller of historic Williamsburg,
paid dividends that have been reflected
in mounting State surplus.
With the advent of war, tire and gas
rationing, tourist traffic took decided
slump, yet the location in Virginia OF
armed establishments, such as Norfolk
naval base, Quantico marines, Camp
Pendleton, Camp Lee, Camp Pickett,
Fort Belvoir, Norfolk Training Station
and Naval Air Station, Langley Field,
Caroline County Artillery Range-in
addition to a huge powder plant near
Radford, and the Norfolk and Newport
News shipyards-converted the Old Do
minion into a beehive of military and
naval activity. stimulated war produc-
ton and brought to the State a pros
perity it had never known.
While its war prosperity may be
Evening star., 1942-09-06

ascribed to its geographic location and
proximity TO the Nations Capital, Vir-
ginia's fiscal progress that preceded the
war is due to the States own efforts.
In an era when State deficits are the
rule rather than the exception, it is
interesting to review the reasons why
Virginia is sitting pretty in financial
way.
Industrialists fiocked to Virginia, not
because of the States historic past, but
because they found there the factors
they were looking gfor-transportation by
rail and water, reasonable tax rates, a
State balanced budget policy, moderate
climate, absence of labor troubles and
proximity to large consumer markets.
Industrial Transition.
The transition of Virginia from pre-
dominantly agricultural State to one Of
industrial Importance was set in motion
during Gov. Harry F. Byrd's admins
tration and was accompanied by over
hauling Of the States constitution that
centered political power in the hands OF
the Governor and made him the respon-
sible overseer Of budgetary policies. Un-
Evening star., 1942-09-06

successor, Gov. George C. Peery, eco
nomic conditions improved to the ex-
tent that he finished his four-year term
with the State showing surplus Of
some $5, 900 900. In the four fiscal years,
1s38-1s42, under former Gov James H.
Price. the States surplus rose to ST.
100000.
Gov. Price went into Office with a
record of "a years continuous participa-
ton in State affairs-16 years q mem-
ber of the House of Delegates from
Richmond City and eight years as Lieu
tenant Governor and presiding officer of
the Senate-a training in statecraft
greater than that enjoyed by any gov
ernor of Virginia In the past so years.
Within balanced budget he was New
Deal champion to the extent of secur-
ing larger aid for public schools, ex-
panding social security programs, de-
veloping the planning and survey serv-
ices of the Budget Division, and apply
ing modern business principles to the
operation Of an $l80,000,o00 biennial
business.
Hence the present chief executive.
Gov. Colgate T. Darden, inherited
splendid basis on which to launch his
four-year term. AS wartime governor,
he will encounter problems not ASSOCIATE
ed with his high ONCE during tranquil
times. Veteran legislative and budgetary
officials OF Virginia, realizing that the
States record current income will slough
OF sharply once the war ends, are sound
ing warnings that Virginia should con-
serve its resources in time of plenty In
order to be able to launch State build
ing program when the postwar period
with its unemployment problem is
reached.
II Virginia's surplus, coupled with the
States stock ownership in the, Rich
mond. Fredericksburg q Potomac Rail-
road Co., could be applied to It's funded
debt, the debt would be nearly wholly
eliminated. However, the States bonds
are not callable. and investors these
days are not relinquishing gilt-edge, tax.
exempt securities merely to place VIZ.
ginia among the few debt-free States.
Virginia has changed, for the better-
nent Of itself and the Nation.
Evening star., 1942-09-06

most gracious and companionable women
In Washington, and though no doubt
many years separate them In age yet
no one could be more devoted than she
is to her husband and her family. Her
smiles make happiness wherever she goes.
At recent celebration accorded Mr..
Heurich by the Association Of the Oldest
Inhabitants, there were present beside
the guest Of the occasion and Mrs.
Heurich, their son, Christian Heurich, jr.,
and his wife; their daughter, Anita. the
wife Of Charles =. Eckles. and their sons,
Stanley and aecffrey. Also present were
Mrs Heurichs sisters, Miss Augusta and
Miss Anna Keyser, and her brother, DR..
Carl S. Keyser, and wife. and Mr..
Heurich's nephew. Charles Jacobsen. now
30 years Of age, and Mrs. Jacobsen. Karla.
the other daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Heurich, who resides at Fort Benning,
Ca, with her husband, Charles B. King.
was unable to be present.
Maj. Saxton
AS before indicated the Oldest member
of the Association OF the Oldest Inhab-
AedAAoot oO 2oA 40 AAIOWAib Wdc 3AdJ. 0s
Willard Saxton, who reached nearly 104
years before passing away in 1888. He.
too. was a vice president Of the Asso-.
citation Of the Oldest Inhabitants and
until he became enfeebled by age was
a regular attendant at the meetings in
the old engine house at Nineteenth and
H streets.
The major began life at Deerfeld,
Mass, on August 13, 1929. In his early
teens he became an apprentice printer
and later followed the trade in New
England for some years. But when the
wanderlust bug stung him he set out for
the West, where he engaged in engineer
ing work for pioneer railway. How
Evening star., 1942-09-06
BY Robert c. Harper.

Virginia is changed place, and that's
why 1t has a surplus Of $4,000 900.
Rich in history but poor in roads until
10 years ago, Virginia has undergone
metamorphosis attributable to many
factors, not the least of which is in
transition from predominantly agri-
cultural to manufacturing State.
According to Census Bureau figures,
the gross income of Virginia farmers in
1909 was $116,S54,o in 1919, $299 1885,
900; in 1929, $204,653,O13, and in 1899,
$l5o912,239 During the same period
the value of manufactured products was
$219, ,793 1853 in 1909 $643, ,511 ,62l in 1919,
s691, ,127 1923 in 1929 and 1888 8l3,246 in
1899. What with war contracts the man
ufacturing total today is considerably in
excess OF one billion dollars.
Coincident with its departure from an
agricultural economy was golden wand
waved by the Rockefeller millions in
restoring Colonial Williamsburg, the de-
velopment of Shenandoah National
Park and the construction Of the Sky
ldINu OilNc dlOllB Vic ClCSt VI tllc DluC
Ridge Mountains. But these things
simply did not happen, they were the
result of planning and work, or what
Winston Churchill might term blood,
sweat and tears"
When North Carolina possessed fine
highways and Virginia mud annoyed
tourists Tarheels would look north and
south and lament that North Carolina
is a valley of humiliation between those
mountains of conceit, Virginia and South
Carolina" And If this failed to crush
Virginians within hearing distance, your
Tarheel would serve up the old bromide
that you can always tell Virginian
but you can't tell him much" These digs
helped Virginians arouse themselves to
= the point where they got out of the
mud, and visitors, too.
Geographic Advantages.
Virginia then took note of It's geo.
graphic position, its proximity to mil
lions in Washington. Baltimore and tn,
East and the Middle West, and dis
covered something the rest Of the Nation
Evening star., 1942-09-06

business. After pursuing this trade in
Albany for two or three years he went
to Troy, having been awarded contract
to build home there for Russell Sage.
It was during his residence in Troy that
Mr.. Winslow first took hand In fur
thering the underground system" by
means Of which runaway slaves were
enabled to make their way to Canada
and escape their masters. On one oc-
casion Mr.. Winslow was indicted along.
with number of his townsfolk for his
participation in the systems activities.
but the cases never came to trial.
Mr.. Winslow first visited. Washington
in 1846 when, In the capacity of deputy
United States marshal, he came here to
confer with the postal authorities re-
grading a postoff1ce robbery which had
taken place at Troy.
II win never forget my first impress
sions upon seeing the National Capital"
said Mr.. Winslow. II had expected to see
q magnificent city, but to my utter dis
gust beheld the worst city imaginable.
The dirt streets were knee deep with mud
sheep and geese wandered about the
streets and across lots. There were no
sewers and every one depended upon
wells for drinking water. was greatly
disappointed. went back to Troy with
the feeling that I never wanted to see
washington again"
During the same year he visited Wash
ington, Mr.. Winslow was first married,
his wife dying few years later. Three
children were born to them, Austin
Winslow, jr, a. son, who once lived in
Waterloo, Iowa, and his two daughters
who have been dead number Of years.
Mr.. Winsbw did not come to Wash-
ington to I've permanently until about
1856. when he was married t4Dr. Caro-
line Brown, one Of the city's INST woman
doctors. Mr.. Winslow had beccne -
{ quainted with her several years befofS
III Albany 3
At that time Salmon p. Chase, then
Secretary Of the Treasury, was having
residence built near, the corner Of
18th and H streets, and Mr.. Winslow
obtained employment under the con-
tractor in charge of the work. Previous
to this he had purchased lot on Grant
place near the corner OF Ninth street on
which he hoped to have home built
The contractor in charge OF the erec-
ton OF the Chase house was anxious to
get the job.
II told him." said Mr.. Winslow, II
would not be able to build until I could
get steady employment somewhere. :
The contractor whose name was Meyers
said he would look arodnd and endeavol
to get me government appointment
A few days later Secretary Chase called
me from my work and told me an extra
carpenter was needed at the Treasury
which was then being finished. / got the
job and Meyers the contract to builc
my house"
DR.. William M. Starr, another cen.
Evening star., 1942-09-06

ever, the major never forgot the click OF
the type in the stick and the smell Of
printers ink. and when he found a job
at the case in Cincinnati he took it,
later moving to Memphis, Tenn. In
January, 1861, the major returned to
Massachusetts, and married the sweet
heart of his childhood, and they lived to
celebrate the 67th anniversary of this
important event, and in 1929, when he
with his wife and children at his home,
then at 1347 Harvard street, and quietly
celebrated the occasion.
He was Grand Army man and menu
ber of Burnside Post and a member Of
the Unitarian Church.
Austin Winslow
Austin Crosby Winslow, who also
passed the century mark, died at the
age of 102, on April IL, 1917. He was
born in the town of Barnard, In Windsor
County, VT. March II, 1915. His father,
Hezekiah Winslow. fought at the Battle
of Bunker Hill during the Revolutionary
War. His mother was Miss Martha
Sampson before her marriage. She was
an aunt Of Rear Admiral Sampson Of
the Spanish american War
At the age OF 8 years he moved with
his parents to Pierpont, st. Lawrence
County, N. Y. He received his early
education at the st. Lawrence Academy
in Potsdam, N. Y. In 1886 he moved to
Syracuse, N. Y, and the following year
went to Utica to live. While living in
that city he cast his first vote for Presi-
dent for William Henry Harrison.
AS young man still In his early teens
Mr.. Winslow showed remarkable ability
as carpenter and before long he had
branched forth into the contracting
Evening star., 1942-09-06

was anxious to learn English. So, for
this reason mainly, he went West, first
as far as Chicago, where for some time
he was employed by Seipp and Lehman,
and later to his cousins ranch, near To-
peka, Kans.
It is of interest to note that he was
In Kansas in 1868, at the time of the
Presidential campaign. Young Heurich
voted the Republican ticket at the head
of which was Gen. U. S. Grant, candi-
date for President; and Grants majori-
ty in Mr.. Heurich's voting district was
only two Never since then has Mr.. Heu-
rich been able to vote in a presidential
election lowing of course to the peculiar
voteless condition of all Washingtoni-
ans; but it is some satisfaction to him
to know that his only voting experience
carried Grant to majority in certain
polling district OF Kansas in 1868, and
helped to seat a good soldier in the
White House.
Mr.. Heurich suffered physically by his
wears In the West. Malaria laid him low
for some time: and in an endeavor to
drive 1t out of his system he went to sea.
Hence, it happened that in his life-story
comes one period in which Mr.. Heurich
worked as sailor in South American
seas However, this experience as an
able seaman did for him what he had
hoped it would; and he was in good ply
sical health when he came to the District
of Columbia in 1872.
At that time Mr.. Heurich began busi-
ness in partnership with Paul Ritter
and the following year, in 1873, he ac-
uuired Mr. Ritter's interest This was
during the period when the District OF
Columbia was governed by territorial
form of government, or it was at least
formed along those lines. Henry D.
Cook was the Governor, followed in 1877;
by Alexander Shepherd, who, as vice
president of the Board of Public Works
Evening star., 1942-09-06

tenarian of the Oldest Inhabitants. be-
lieved in providing for his own centennial
anniversary celebration, and so, on Oc-
tober IA, 1907, he got his friends of
the association together and entertained
them at the festive board, and 1t must
have been a great event. However, the
writer did not find an account Of Just
what took place upon this occasion.
but he did find in The Star, on the
preceding day, just what was planned to
take place, and here is what the paper
said about it.:
"Mr. Starr will celebrate the Tooth
anniversary OF his birth tomorrow
afternoon, when he will give luncheon,
Evening star., 1942-09-06

wonderful story in explanation of his
theory of longevity.
"Yes, am nearing the 10o-rnile post
he said, and must admit that this has
been the longest year in my whole life.
Somehow, have looked forward to the
day that could celebrate my Tooth an
niversary, and suppose that it Is for
this reason that the Goth year has
dragged. OF course, it Is natural that
one should feel this way in approaching
the goal-something that he has looked
forward to for a long time, and there is
always an element Of fear or uncertainty
until it is passed. I never felt better in
my life, though, and I feel now as If 7
Evening star., 1942-09-06

at which members Of the Oldest Inhabi-
tants will be his guests. From / o'clock
until series Of "reminiscences Of old
times will be exchanged. Mr.. Starr will
make a speech and tell Of some Of the
things that happened even before most
of his associates in the society were
born
"Mr. Starr is apparently as vigorous
today as he was thirty-odd years ago,
when he came to Washington to live.
He is hale and hearty. is keenly alive to
the affairs Of the day, and is as active
as man of half his age. He tells a
Evening star., 1942-09-06
Star star Photo.

might live many years yet. Why
shouldn't I? I am as healthy now as
was Is years ago. am taking perfect
care Of myself, 50 why should I pre-
pare or look for death?'
To what do you attribute your long
life, doctor?' the venerable man was
asked.
TO proper care Of this, my boy he
replied significantly, pointing to his
stomach. Longevity is assured every
one If they will but treat their stom-
achs decently, and that is the treat
ment have accorded mine since was
il years old.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-13
Conant Gardens Fight Attempt
To Discourage Negro Business

A new controversy has arisen In
Conant Gardens. The question CEN
tiers around the efforts OF young
colored man, Monco Jones, TO open
a first-class barbecue and res
taurant In a building on the east
side OF Conant. just south OF Ne
vada. Jones IA seeking 10 operate
under Glass A license. which pro-
vides for the sale OF beer and wine.
and that Is what started the con-
troversy.
Whites object to the project. be-
cause they claim it is too near the
white residential district and IN too
close proximity to the Kroger store
which is patronized by white wom-
en-, although there are two taverns
operated by whites only a block or
two away. where Jones claims he
and another colored patron were
charged so cents for a drink Of
liquor and 80 cents for a bottle OF
beer, as a means OF discouraging
Negro patronage.
The opening OF tavern by
Jones is also opposed by a number
OF colored residents OF Conant
Gardens.
A public meeting was held Sat-
urday night. June 6, In the build
ing purchased by Jones, for the
purpose OF discussing the issue. and
about fifty persons attended. Or.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-13
WatsOn's
Trial Set
Fer June 18th

June Is has veen the date set
by Judge Earl Pugsley for the trial
OF Everett /. Watson and eight
others on charges Of conspiracy 10
operate policy business
This indictment was brought
against Mr.. Watson and eight mem
bers OF his alleged yellow nUg
Syndicate by Judge Homer Fer
guson's grand jury when Mr.. Wat
son refused 10 appear before the
jury which was investigating the
numbers racket three years ago.
At that time Mr.. Watson fled the
jurisdiction OF the grand jury and
was taken into custody by Chicago
authorities.
Later Mr.. Watson dropped his
fight against extradItion and re-
turned TO Detroit voluntarily. II is
reported that Judge Ferguson and
Special Prosecutor Chester p.
O'Hara promised that the first in-
dictment would be dropped against
him II he would give certain in
formation 10 the grand jury. Mr..
Watson refused 10 agree 20 such a
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