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La gaceta., 1942-03-23

Whit Wyatt firm6 aver I'm con
rtrato, e nDaytona Beach, con los
Dodgers. Sc lie pagara un suel-
do. sagdn los bien enteradoS, de
S17.500.
WyatJ practice aver. en- Day
tona, bajo Ia direction de Fred
die ~FitzsimmonS.
La gaceta., 1942-03-23

AplaStaron los TigreS a los
Medias Rojas, en- Sarasota, CON
anotaci6n de 10 carreras per 5.
Los vencedores pegaron 10 hits.
Detroit 10c, 10h, De; Boston
sc, Oh, &c.
La gaceta., 1942-03-23

Los Browns Gle Sam Luis pasa
ron aver pOr encima de los Bra
YES y les vencieron con anota :
ci6n de 2 cameras per l. Tn e.
rror de Bill Roberge, EN- ell SEX
to, di6 la victoria a los Browns.
San Luis &c, All, De; Boston
lie, 3h, 2e.
La gaceta., 1942-03-23

81, senior, compre In
pintura B. L. p. Sofa.
mente se vende en- King
Hardware, Ga. Avenida
y Gale Is.
La gaceta., 1942-03-23

Sc vENDEN todos los niue
bles de una casa: Juego de CO.
medor. de majagua; juego de
cuarto Simmons; uego de sala :
maQuina de cOser, Radio, etc.
Informan en- Ell cafe Valencia,
Nebraska v Henderson.
La gaceta., 1942-03-23
vlCtoEano Manteiga, Editor

absorption semanal: 20 c
1905 Ia. Ave-, YbOr City, Fla
TeESfOnO Y 37eS
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Stores Might
be Open Two
Nights Weekly
Opinions Asked OF
Retailers

Petitions will be circulated
among merchants Monday by
Board Of Commerce retail commit
teemen seeking opinions on
changes in opening night hours.
The committee recommended at
a meeting this morning that stores
remain open Friday and Saturday
nights until p. m. Stores are
open now on Saturday night until
later hours. Request for the
change in opening hours came from
defense workers who are unable to
make purchases after being dis
missed from work.
Retailers are planning Il eyentu-
ally change the night opening sche-
dule from Saturday to Friday n.sh,.
Practices in other cities where
stores are kept open until 10 p. m.
or later and on Wednesday after
noon are closed, are being investi.
gated by committeeman.
Merchants are being requested
10 stagger hours OF their employees
10 make the change feasible.
A request Will be made OF bank
officials that institutions be kept
open until $50 p. m. instead Of 500
Friday. Other week days banks
close at 500 and on Wednesday
afternoons are closed.
Retail affairs group recommend
ed that merchants close stores
from noon until p. IN Good FRI
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Union Rejects
GIN Proposal

Chicago. Mar. 20-INS The IN.
ternatlonal executive board OF the
UAW-CIO today rejected a proposal
by General Motors Corporation that
forthcoming wage and contract ne
gotiations be opened to the press.
After presenting the GIN proposal
TO the executive board. which re
jected It, Walter Reuther. director
OF the union GIN division who was
to be in Detroit today for the open
ing of negotiations between the
company and union. notified c. f.
Wilson, corporation president, that:
The UAW-CIO proposes that
negotiations proceed as scheduled
and in the usual manner; that the
unions and the corporation
spokesman make every effort to
expedite negotiations and reach
agreement on all issues susceptible
Of adjustment by direct negotia-
tons and that the remaining issues
be referred to the National War
Labor Board where. il the union
is agreeable, all proceedings shall
be open to the public, including the
press
In suggesting that negotiations
be opened to the press, Wilson
told Reuther that this proposal is
made in view Of the fact that the
corporation is no longer producing
automobiles but armament re
quired to win the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Street Department Crews to
Gather Emergency Equipment

Fifty one calls we're being made
today and Monday by city street
department crews to collect cots
being donated for use in the city's
emergency medical unit first aid
stations.
More than one cot is expected to
be taken from several OF the res
licences. Fifteen cots will 80 to
each OF the first aid stations at
Harriet, Central and Woodruff
Schools The balance of the col
lections will be stored at the fire
department until further distribu-
tiop is necessary.
Lists and routes for calls were
prepared by Mrs. Mabel Stadtmil-
lei, director OF the Civilian Volun-
teer Registration Office in the
city hall
Mrs. Ralph A. Wagner, civilian
head in charge of cot and blanket
collections, has already secured
number Of these donations Many
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Cart Without
Horse or Car
Without Tires

Washington. Mar. 20-INS-
Military authorities and war
production officials, it was learn
ed today, will ask Congress for
sweeping revision Of the Ma
tional Draft Act in order to
make use of the reservoir Of
1850 900 men between the ages
OF IS and 81. inclusive, who
must register April 27 under Il
proclamation signed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Under the present law. it was
pointed out, there is no authori-
ty to make use Of the men,
even for work in war industries.
1T is like having a wagon
without a horse" said an Army
ofncial.
or, like having an automo-
bile without tires. remarked
War Production spokesman.
Under the draft act. all men
from is to 81. inclusive. are liza
bic to registration. Men from
90 to ~, inclusive, are liable for
military service. But other
than carrying out the registra-
tion OF the is and 10 year ODDS
and men from As TO g., the
Army Is powerless a. this time
to order them into the service
or into factories.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Junior Chamber Will Seek
Enlistments i'm Air Corps

Ypsilanu J,CC. Thursday eve.
ming agreed TO aid TIE Air Force
Sponsors Association in their pro
gram of interesting young men IN
the Air Corps. The Ypsilanti
chairman of the Association is
L. A. Seamans.
The Air Force Sponsors Asso-
citation, realizing the need OF air
corps personnel are arranging
public meetings for the purpose
OF inducing men from 1926. who
are subject 20 draft, 10 enlist in
the Air Force. w. NJ. Strickland
the Washtenaw County chairman
talked to the Junior Chamber OF
Conuerce and pointed out the ad.
vantages to young man who en-
ters the Air Force lie stated
that the scholastic requirements
had been relaxed and that now a
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

young high school graduate. ply
sically normal, could readily pass
the examination.
Plans are underway TO have a
meeting in the near future invit.
ing the public. of all ages. who
are interested in the work and
training OF the Air Corps person.
mel. Sound motion pictures will
be shown and recruiting officers
OF the Air Forces will be present.
with the thousands OF airplanes
in production and on order, with
IN the near future, perhaps only
a matter Of weeks, the new planes
will be without pilots. This would
be disaster in the first degree.
since planes can be built in a time
recorded in hours while II takes
months TO train It's crew. Every
American fealizes the importance
OF the airplane In this war and il
convinced that air superiority will
wiz the war, it was pointed out.
The J.CC. committee members
are Gerald Belssel. Lewis Ables,
Andrew Smith, Thorvald Marsh
ahG Donald Porter Mr. Marsh
also reported on meeting In
Lansing in which Victory gardens
were discussed. He was told there
will be food shortages and thai
attempts will be made 10 use state
lands for garden purposes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
See WAR Page 2
PrOwler Back,
Home Entered

Either This Prowler' o. some.
one using his methods Is back.
After lapse Of several months
during which Richard Lyntz, now
IN custody, filled the crime gap
here. police are receiving reports
Of his activities His most recent
depreciation was at the Clifford
Schreiner home 1875 s Congress
ST. There his loot YVES $40 from
purse left on the table
Mrs Schrelner vas alone during
the evening listening 10 the radio
In the living room. Her purse in an
adjoining dining loom was re-
moved and searched A coin purse
with five dollars and bills from
separate compartment 10 the peck.
etbook were removed
The purse was found with other
contents intact on the porch by Mr..
Schreiner.
Mrs. Schreiner neither heard nor
saw the intruder.
State police were called about
1890 a m Thursday to the Edgar
". Waugh residence. 1907 Harding
ST. where Mrs Waugh saw a
prowler twice looking tn a living
room window Ms. Waugh was
seated IN a chair. about 20 feet
f.om the window. watching for an
approaching Gag. The nan. de
scribed as having light colored
long Thin face. walked up 10 the
window and when he saw Mrs.
Waugh move dropped from sight.
The man was thought 10 have been
wearing a brown jacket and cap.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Donald Nelson
to Face Probe

Washington. May l9-lNS-Don-
aid Nelson. war Production Board
chief. and other high WPB officials.
today faced a possible call before d
congressional committee 10 explain
events that led 10 the resignation
OF X. T. Guthrie as head OF the
textile division.
Rep. Faddis. chairman OF the
Military Anairs investigating Sub.
committee conducting the hearings,
declared
We're going to call everyone
who we think can shed light on
the matter This is full dress
AFFAIR"
Guthrie. wealthy retired bust.
nessman, resigned his position
EAl Inc WPB ~hea "sricGYa" d.
seloped over his pans To- convert
industries TO war production.
On the witness stand all dag
yesterday. Guthrie asserted that
difficulties in gaining conversio.
arose out OF the system Of putting
governmental esponsibility In the
hands OF men who retained active
or dormant personal responsible
ties to those industries which will
be hurt by their officisl decisions.
lie delivered an attack against
some dollar-ayear-men who were
in the WPB TO further the interest
Of their own personal business ana
that OF their industry"
After recounting that l00.0 900
pounds Of aluminium we're being
consumed monthly in the msnufsc.
ture Of home radios, Guthrie de-
clared heatedly.
II IT becomes question OF
radio sets or aluminium for bomb
ers. say aluminium for bombers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Bonus Piece Work Might Speed WarEtffon

Washington, Mar 20-lNS-- Ad-
ministration senators today plan
ned TO ask the nations top rank
ing labor leaders--Presidents Will
liam Green OF the A. F. OF L. and
Phillip Murray OF the ClO-wheth.
er they will approve bonus and
piece work plans as incentives to
speed war production.
The proposal for incentive plans
was endorsed strongly by Donald
VI. Nelson. chairman OF the War
Production Board. and approved by
other high Army and Navy off
clals.
Green and Murray we're called to
testify before a Senate Approprla-
lions Military Subcommittee
which IS conducting hearings into
production and labor problems
Members said the incentive plan
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

have vigorously fought piece work
or bonus systems. on the ground
that they are employed by indus
trialists 70 drive workers beyond
the point Of endurance. and en-
danger their health
Nelson. however. told the Sen
ate subcommittee that production
must be speeded up. Asked by
Sen. Russell Cd Ga. 81 incentis o
payments would increase output.
Nelson replied:
In my opinion. there should be
incentive payments There should
be. ! think. an extension o. piece
rates ia places where there are
now day rates. and also the incen
tive Of bonus payments for IN
creased production
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Opening Shots
Fired IN New
Guinea
Invasion Columns
Drive Toward
Nloresby

Gen Douglas Macarthur dis.
closed today that President Roose-
Welt had ordered him to organize
an American offensive against ia
pan for the primary purpose" of
relieving the Philippines. while on
the action front. opening shots
were fired in the battle for lower
New Guinea
Dispatches from the embattled
island said Australian forces had
begun sniping at Japanese inya-
sion columns driving down toward
Port Moresby. only 300 miles from
the Australian mainland
Japanese warplanes twice raided
Port Moresby again today but were
driven off after strafing the air
drome
Gen. Macarthur served notice on
Japan that the long weeks OF al
lied defensive fighting the dis
hesrtening retreats In Malaga and
the Dutch East Indies-may soon
be ended
High ranking United States and
Australian Army officers conferred
with Australias Army Minister
Francfs-Forde, paving the way for
an allied war council which will
assume basic control OF all mill
tary operations
The council was expected to in.
clude Gen. Macarthur. the new
United Nations supreme command
er in the Southwest Pacific: Lieut..
Gen. George IL. Brett, USA., depu.
ty supreme commander. Vice Ad-
miral Herbert F. Leary. chief OF
allied naval forces in the Austrai-
ia-New Zealand theater: and lead.
ers OF Australians fighting forces.
achievements Arrive
Veteran reinforcements for Gen.
eral Douglas MacArthur's South.
west Pacific command
ments Of United States airmen from
Java and British and Australians
from Singapore arrived in Mel
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Nazis Put Man
on Martinique

Washington. Mar 20--lNS-Re.
sponsible sources in Washington
today disclosed that a Nazi subma-
rine recently landed a wounded
German sailor at Martinique,
French island possessions in the
Caribbean.
The German U-boat surfaced of
the island and sent the wounded
man ashore in a collapdble rubber
boat. After requesting the French
authorities to care for the man, the
crew of the boat returned to their
submarine, which submerged and
disappeared.
Following the U-boats disappear
ance. the French authorities in
formed the official American oh.
server stationed at Martinique OF
the incident.
The German sailor appears to
have been wounded while his sub
marine was engaged in raiding
shipping in the Caribbean area.
Whether the U.boat was struck by
shellhre from an armed merchant
ship while operating on the sur.
face, or whether It was damaged
by depth charges from American
warA%ips is not yet, known n
" ashington.
As soon as this government
learned OF the incident the French
were notified that the United
States objects TO German subma-
rines using Martinique waters for
any purpose whatever
The French, In reply claimed
that the German submarines ac-
ton in landing a wounded sailor
was perfectly justified under inter
national law as defined in the CO
neva and Hague conventions.
This government reminded the
French that France sent America
formal diplomatic note on Au-
gust o. 1916. In which the French
government took the position that
German submarines should be ex-
cluded from the benefit Of the rules
Of international Law applying 10
the admission Of belligerent ships
into neutral ports.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Gen. Macarthur Ordered to
Organize NelU Offensive to
Relieve Philippine Forces
Owner of Car
Near Site of
Death Cleared
Explanation Given
to Sheriff

Manchester. Mich, Mar. 20
Seeking TO determine whether Or.
vile Wurster. 80 year old store
clerk, killed himself or was the
victim OF a brutal torch" slayer
authorities today pinned their
hopes on a few crumbs Of black
earth found beneath Wursters
fingernails.
Meanwhile. Sheriff John Osborn
said the ownership OF a car found
parked half mile from the body
was traced to Chelsea factory
worker. The owner, Osborn said.
accounted for his movements on
Sunday and Monday. the day Wurs.
ter disappeared, and satisfactorily
explained his presence near the
death scene.
Wurster's badly burned body
was found Tuesday morning in a
I field near Manchester. Near the
body We're two cans OF kerosene
and the dead mans clothes.
Meanwhile, sorrowing friends
ana relatives prepared TO bury
Wurster and every store and bust
ness place In Manchester will be
closed for one hour during funer-
al services.
State police scientists in East
Lansing will compare the particles
OF dirt with samples taken from
the earth which covered Wurster's
buried outer clothing. II the two
samples are similar. according 10
Sheriff John J. Osborne it will
indicate that Wurster killed him
self, If the samples are not sim
liar. the sheriff indicated. officials
will find themselves confronted
with a mystery OF the same nature
as the Hazel Briggs Staying 10
months ago
Miss Briggs badly charred body
was found in field near Manches-
/ ter aud thc case has never been
solved.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Group to Seek
Aid For China

The organizion committee OF
the United china Relief for Npsi-
lanti and vicinity was Thursday
night at the Offices OF the Penlnsu-
lar Paper Co. The meeting was
called 10 order by the chairman.
Jack Shepherd, and the organiza-
ton and purpose was discussed by
DR.. r. clyde Ford in which he
stated that the campaign was to
raise money Tor the needy In the
allied country OF China. He stress
ed the fact that the relief was en-
tirely non-military in nature. but
had to do with the civilians left
destitute by the invading Japanese.
DR.. Ford stated Il cannot too fully
stress the urgent need OF immedi.
ate reref to the Chinese people"
Following DR.. Ford's brief
remarks frst hand informn.
ton was given the commit
tee on actual conditions that
exist in China today by Leo.
nard Menzi, principal Of Roosevelt
High School Having lived IN Chi
ma, Mr.. Menzi was able 10 describe
conditions there as he had seen
them and 10 draw conclusions as
10 long planned conquests Of the
Japanese from first hand informa-
ton.
In the business meeting thai
followed James b. Mohler. vice
chairman. outlined the committees
which have been selected 10 carry
on Ypsilanti relief work. An open
discussion followed. and prelim-
mary organization was developed.
The campaign for this needy Gauss
will be opened here in the near
future Special events Of general
interest will be carried on in con
nection with this campaign and
the public will be notified through
the Ypsilanti Daily Press as TO
time and location.
Organizations wishing to PARTED.
pate will be given full cooperation.
See CHINA RELIEF Page 3
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

proposal will be put TO the labor
leaders.
Drive Checked
Although administration lead
ers both IN Senate and House voic-
ed belief that the drive for sus-
pension Of the 80 hour week and
anti strike legislation has been
checked. the House Naval Affairs
Committee called new witnesses
TO testify on the drastic Smith
labor bill.
The Smith measure. which limits
profits on contracts TO six per
cent, suspends the 40 hour week.
and outlaws the closed shop. was
expected 10 be opposed today by
Undersecretary Of the Navy James
Foreestal and Assistant Secretary
Ralph Bard
Taking their cue from The sttl-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

tude of President Roosevelt. all
high government Officials appear
ing before the committee declar-
ed that no anti-strike legislation
is needed and that the 40 hour
week should not be suspended
Sponsors OF the repeal move.
ment we're hopeful that contin-
ued protests from the nation
against conditions would over
come opposition
The incentive plan OF bonus for
the more efficient and faster work.
ers. or a piece work system.
emerged as the second big obiec-
tive Of the administration ia chang
ing the labor situation The first
was Mr. Roosevelts proposal that
double time for Sunday be abol-
ished
Some organized labor leaders
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Thirty Four Lots
Sold in Few Days

A total OF "a lots have been
purchased within the past few days
in the Grove Park Subdivision, jus.
off +. Michigan Ave about a milo
and a half from the city limits.
Lots were sold to private indivi.
duals who already have started
to build homes on them Grove
Park Subdivision. located near
the Spencer School. is a compare.
lively new residential district.
Electricity has been made avail.
able but water and sewage dis
posal are still being cared for by
private land owners.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Residents Given
Is Commandments

Ventnor City. n. j., Mar. 20-INS
The Ventnor City Defense Coun-
Gil today issued a set Of IL com
msndments' for civilians during
the war.
Among them were-ihou shalt
keep thy mouth shut: thou shalt
stay out Of Washington. thou shalt
not harass thy son because he hath
no commission; thou shalt walk
and thou shalt not get ants in thy
pants to put on a uniform only be.
cause they art vain and hast no
courage 10 hoe thy row IA the place
where they art most needed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Congress Today
(By Associated Press)
Senate


Senate
Continues debate over seating OF
Senator LANCER (R-N.DJ moon,
EWT).
Agriculture committee hears tes-
timony on proposal to investigate
production OF synthetic alcohol and
synthetic rubber 10. 30 a. M.
Banking Committee hears Under
Secretary Of War Patterson OF
small business legislation 90 30).
Appropriation Subcommittee
questions Clio and ALL officials
on war production conditions
00:30).
In recess.
Naval Committee continues con-
siderstion OF suspension OF 40-hour
week 10000.
Military subcommittee seeks do
tails OF Robert Guthrie's resigna.
ton from WPB 10000.
Ways and Means Committee pur.
sues tax study 10000.
Yesterday
Senate sent second war powers
bill TO White House.
House passed legislation protect
ing rights OF citizens lacking birth
certificates.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Today in Past

DBy Associated prcssj
One Year Ago Today
Yugoslay leaders decide 10 &C.
Cept modified alliance with Axis
Two Years Ago Today
French Premier Daladier resigns
amid criticism Of wars prosecu-
ton. Germans report their planes
submarines hit II warships and
merchantmen in convoy off Scot
land
twenty-five Years Ago Today
Allies continue gains on west
efn front despite bad weather.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
| Came Through, Will Return

London. Mar. 20-INS-Gen.
Douglas Macarthur was quoted
today by Reuters as saying in
his first interview since his
arrival at Australia that his
primary purpose was to organ
izs an American offensive
against Japan which would re-
lieve the Philippines defenders
OF Bataan and Corregidor.
Under an Adelaide dateline,
Reuters quoted the new SUI
preme commander OF the Unit
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

ed Nations forces In the South
west Pacific as declaring:
President Roosevelt or
dered me to break through
Japanese lines and proceed
from Corregidor TO Australia
for the purpose OF organizing
an American offensive against
Japan.
A primary purpose OF this is
the relief OF the Philippines.
Il came through and | will
return"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

The 1.70o-ton destroyer. L. S. s.
Frazier, Is launched. above, at
the Bethlehem shipbuilding COM
pany yards in San Francisco.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

OF the contributions were deliver
ed by owners to the fire depart
ment.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

Los ANGEIES-INS- Courtney
Fred Rogers. 24-year-old church or.
Fanist. who previously admitted
the murders Of his father and moth
e. early today confessed killing his
16.year-oid Grandmother for her
$1,000 estate.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20

$40 PAULO. Brazil-INS- Vast
quantities OF subversive propaga n
d., Nazi arm banners and swastika
flags were seized in recent raid
on he German consulate at Sac
Paulo. police disclosed today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-03-20
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight:
Warmer, Rain

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt-AP-An
American built ugly duckling
freighter flying the stars and
stripes has brayed the challenge
Of Nazi bombers and submarines
by sailing through the eastern
Mediterranean into Alexandria
bringing war materials to rein
force Britains North African
armies. a