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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23
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WICKARD FEARS FOOD CRISIS

washington, ID. y.
WICKARD FEARS FOOD CRISIS
Secretary Of Agriculture Wickard
has made it very clear in private
conferences that he takes vigorous
exception to Donald Nelson's recent
statement: 1--WE are going to have
enough to eat throughout this war
and we probably will not have to
put any very drastic limitations on
our range of choice in that regard"
On the contrary, Wickard says
that we are going to be more and
more up against it for food-unless
we give the farmer more machinery
and more labor.
Briefly here are the reasons why:
/. An army uses twice as much
food as civilians, (a) because lot
is lost at sea, (b) lot is lost in the
field of battle, and (c) soldiers eat
more than civilians.
2. We have to feed our allies
more and more.
3. We will also have to feed the
occupied regions when they are set
free.
But meanwhile, farmers actually
are killing good dairy cows for beef
because they cannot get labor or
machinery to keep up their dairy
herds. In the Chicago milk shed
alone, 100 dairy farmers have sold
their herds and gone out of bust
ness.
In one specific case, dairy farm
err lost the use Of his litter-carrier
when the tub went bad. The car
rier, complete with trolley and hoist,
had cost him $3.50. A new tub to
replace the rusted one would cost
only $40. But he couldn't buy new
tub. And he couldn't find addi-
tional hands to do the work of the
machine.
So he sold his cattle and closed
the dairy.
Foreseeing this machinery short
age, Secretary Wickard asked WPB
to permit manufacture of agricul-
tural machinery up to 38 per cent
OF normal. The request was made
July %. He did not get reply
until this week.
Principal log-jammer is WIPES
civilian supply committee, headed
by Joseph L. Wiener, which has to
act on a great variety Of civilian
problems and does not pretend to
be expert in agriculture.
Its lack Of expertness was indi-
Gated by two questions asked by
members Of this committee, in dis
cussing farm problems:
IF there is a labor shortage on
the farms, why can't farmers work
overtime, just as factory workers
do?''o
What is the difference between
wheel type tractor and a crawler
type?"
So the United States may fail as
the larder Of democracy If farmer
can't have new pillow point or some
other item-and the necessary farm
labor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23

Green said. "That would only wild
en- the breach between the AFL and
the CO."
Asked to comment on Lewis
statement that general peace con-
ference of all labor groups, called
by President Roosevelt, would be
constructive, Green said:
"Such conference would only in
ject into the peace negotiations new
difficulties. I think that we can
have labor peace without Lewis.
He said Lewis "seems to be crea-
tor with faculty of destroying the
things he creates"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23
Looking Back

Ole Dir is still around broadcast
ing and advising the players. Here
are some of his forgotten classics:
/. The day in st. Louis with the
thermometer at 108 when Dir, sit
ting on the Cardinal bench, built
fire and wrapped a big blanket
around his shoulders.
2. The day in Florida when I
went fishing with him and he over
stayed his time six hours.
''What will Frank Frisch do about
this?" I asked him.
cole Frank can't do nothing"
Dizzy said, except ball me out and
fine me $500. What's $200?"
8. The day he walked into the
Tiger ball park in 1884 before the
World Series-wearing, among 9TH
er details, a gray felt hat and
blue overcoat, he grabbed the bat
from Mickey Cochrane's hands and
hit one on the Ene-much to Mickey's
establishment.
"That's the way we do it," Dizzy
said as he walked away.
4. Warming up before the Tiger
game that year someone told Dizzy
the odds were 2 to on the Cardi-
nails when he was pitching.
"Them gamblers" he said, care
pretty smart people. They don't
miss no sure thing"
5. The day he was warming up,
as a Cub, to face the Yankees.
"How do you feel, Diz?" I asked.
''Well," he said, warming up a
sore arm, 81 amt what used to
be. But who in hell ISL"
Mort Cooper, as a pitcher, Is the
closest approach to Dean that the
Cardinals ever have known. Mort
hasn't Deans color, but as Ole DIG
almost said: 'sWho has?"
Cooper is a big, powerful fellow
who only came along this season as
one Of the best in the game. He
still has to prove he is another Dizzy
Dean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23


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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23
The IrrepressibLe

Old Irrepressible, better known
as Ole Dir, is still one of the most
colorful parties concerned with base
ball.
In the years I've known him Dizzy
Dean hasn't changed leopard's
spot. He never will.
Except for tough break, an in
jury to his shoulder, he might have
been one of the all-time greats.
I've never heard Dean complain
about this tough luck. Nothing that
can happen ever will wipe that quick
grin off his face. And there is no
mental expert who can make him
quite sane.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23
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Well-Doine

Well-Doing
There is no well-doing, no God.
like doing, that is not patient do
ing.-J. G.. Holland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS

Time, Weather Change German Tactics
AS Hitler Seeks Strong Winter Line;
Senate Approves 26 Billion Tax Bill;
Tires for All Is Aim of OPA Program
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23
! CAPITAL CHAFF

One U. S. general, returning from
London, reported that the waiting
policy OF the British in Africa re-
minded him of the Union generals
In the War Between the States who
dallied in Washington, wondering
what Lee would do next.
Among the closest friends in the
senate are Barkley Of Kentucky,
Democratic floor leader, and Nc
Nary of Oregon, Republican floor
leader. They disagree aon nearly
everything except this: That they
are both swell guys.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-10-23
NO NIX ON NAvY's PIX

On the important question of pho
tographs, the navy has completely
reversed itself, with the result that
the stay-at-home public is seeing
daily action shots Of the war.
Until recently, there was ban
on taking pictures Of CONFIDENTIAL
scenes. But on September l, the
navy issued General Order 179,
which stated that Commanding Of
ficers are directed to obtain photo
graphs at times of emergency, dis
aster, and combat action"
Picture taking in the navy used
to be confined to nuts and bolts
photography" shots Of ma
terials to observe their action under
stress. But now the navy is taking
pictures of some of the most dra-
matte and colorful incidents in the
history of warfare, with some 1,400
photographers.
II you saw the picture Of the jap
carrier sinking in the Coral sea, or
the: Jap heavy cruiser sinking at
Midway, or the u. S. sailors leaping
overheard from the carrier Lexing-
ton, you have seen the work Of navy
carneramen.
Some were appointed to do moth
ing else but take pictures of the
battle, but some did their camera
shooting only after laying aside a
machine gum The famous picture
Of the sinking Jap carrier IN the
Coral sea was taken by a machine
gunner from the rear nest of navy
plane.
Primary purpose Of the picture
taking is not to inform the public,
but to inform the navy. The pic
lures are used to check on opera
tons, to instruct learners, and, most
important, to study the enemy's po-
sition. Today, tomorrow and every
day, navy planes are flying over
New Guinea and the Solomons, tax
ing pictures Of whatever lies below.
The developed shots may disclose
that the Japs have moved into a
new area, and that the. little black
spot, seen under a microscope, Is
an oil tank just installed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01

Speed Limit

Lansing. Mich. oct Inns -
GOV. Murray ID. Van Wagner TO-
day ordered he entire state placed
in a speed control zone as his
cdict prohibiting speeds OF more
than 35 miles an hour went into
effect.
The governors action in estab-
fishing speed control zone
throughout the state was seen as
a move to circumvent an attorney
generals opinion that new speed
limit could be established only by
an act OF thu legislature.
This will put teeth into the ord
or until the courts can d eide
whether it is legal or not, the gov
ernor said.
AS soon as all roads are post
ed. police can make arrests. Mean
while. am appealing to the patriot
ism of our citizens in asking them
to obey the order
The governor was acting under
a 1887 law Whereby state police
and highway commissioner can
designate speed control zones in
dangerous areas.
Byron l.. Ballard, the governors
legal advisor, said all roads in the
state will become dangerous mas.
much as tires on cars are growing
thin and unsafe.
Highway department officials
said new speed limit signs will be
constructed of non-metal materials
and that erection Of these signs
will begin Immediately.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01

that every state will cooperate In
enforcing a 30 mile an hour speed
limit, effective today for an esti-
mated 100000 passenger cars
and 100000 trucks
For hire carriers IN scheduled
regular route service. such as the
nations 10000 buses. will not be
required 10 observe the reduced
speed limit unr1 oct Is.
Doubt Application
ODT legal experts are relying
upon state and local authorities
20 provide enforcement. express
ing doubt that the $4,000 fine
and two years imprisonment pro
vided in the Presidents second
War Powers Act could be applied
10 such cases. AZ any rate So
probably would involve a lengthy
lost case going 10 the highest fed
eral courts. they explained
Il was pointed out hy ODT eK-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Organizations
Taking Action
on Dance Hall
Seem in Favor of
Proposal

ACCESSIBILITY OF public dance
hall is again proving a lively topic
for discussion in Ipsilanti as or
CARNATIONS prepare to take a stand
On questionnaires, submitted by
city council.
The council Is asking 26 organ
izations TO submit an answer before
the next meeting OF the city law
makers. Oct. 5.
The questions as submitted to
the organizations are:
(which do you favor?
"D The framing Of an ordinance
TO provide for the granting OF a
permit for the operation of a public
commercial dance hall in the city
of Ypsilanti for commercial pur-
poses.
"(2) The framing Of an ordinance
to provide for public dancing spon-
sored by the different civic organ
izations of the city and directed by
the city recreation committee.
The organizations seem to be hav-
ing difficulty framing answers to
the questions due TO the wording of
them. Many members have ex-
pressed the opinion that they are
misleading in that the second ques.
ton implies that arrangements
have been made TO have a dance
hall sponsored by a local organic
ton. This would be ideal, they say
but there is no reason to believe
that such may be the case. This
would leave them in the position OF
voting for something which may
not be available as against pro
posal which could he provided
In view OF the greatly increased
population. the stationing of SOL
diers at the Bomber Plant and re-
sultant need for recreation. they
feel that there is definite demand
for dance hall, regardless of
whether it is on commercial or
non-profit basis.
Then there is another group who
are convinced that the need OF rec
reation is so serious that both a
privately operated public dance hall
and an organization-sponsored
dance hall should be provided.
Thus far there seem to be few
Coo nNNrL ITATT De-. O
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01

Washington, Oct. Inns The
gr y rnments comprehensive pro
gram to provide tires for all got
under way today as IS mile an
hogr national speed limit went into
effect and the OPA announced
plans for rationing used tires.
The two actions are viewed as
vital parts Of the overall rubber
program which may make posi-.
BILE the distribution OF some Kind
OF new or renovated tires TO every
motorist who complies with fed
eral regulations.
Gasoline Next Step
Next big step will be nation.
wide gasoline rationing, scheduled
around NOV. %. TO reduce annual
driving 10 an average Of 5000
miles
OpT officials said that they have
been assured by representatives 81
the council Of state governments
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Censors Lift
Taboo on rio
by Roosevelt
Stop in Ypsilanti
Widely Known

Although virtually the entire po-
pulation OF Ypsilanti has known
for two weeks that President Roose-
Welt made an inspection tour Of the
Ford Bomber plant. it was not until
today that formal publication is
permitted.
The White House has now lifted
censorship on the movement of
President Roosevelt and disclosed
his return from an inspection tour
OF war factories throughout the
country.
4 formal statement said:
The White House announced the
return of the President to Wash.
ington after most successful two
weeks inspection tour OF the coun-
try The President LETT Washing.
ton Thursday evening. Septem Der
Il and returned shortly after noon
today. completing a trip OF sat
miles during which he inspected
Army and Navy bases. ship yards.
tank. airplane and shell producing
plants. Army. Navy and Marine
training centefs, supply depots and
mbarkation ports.
The President travelled from
Washington through Michigan, I'LL
nois. Wisconsin, Minnesota, on
west through North Dakota. Mon.
Caa 'TDID Dgga
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Soldiers Sing
Before Dancing

A song fest around piano at the
st. Luke's parish hall preceded the
dancing lesson for soldiers and
Junior hostesses Wednesday eve
ming. Jimmie Hunt was again in
charge of the dancing instruction
and a Conga line was feature Of
the evening.
Refreshments Of cider and dough
nuts were served to nearly 60
guests.
Serving a. senior hostesses were
Mrs. William Snyder, Mrs. Fred
Battelle, Mrs Spencer Davis. Mrs
Ed Sweet. and Mrs. Daniel 7. Quirk.
A party is not Ilanned for this
Saturday night, but ere will be an
at home Sunday night at the
American Legion home especially
for soldiers who are on the night
shift The next large party for
soldiers and junior hostesses is
planned for October 10.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Who Shot
Brother Home

Raritan Township. y j Oct l
ms Ten year old Dennis Reed
who accidentally shot and killed
his brother Kenneth. 70. and then
fled IN panic returned TO his homo
today and received the forgive
ness Of his parents
The heart broken youngster.
weary from u hours OF wandering
and medltating upon the unforiu-
nate shooting, said as he stumbled
into his home that he had returned
30 get what rs coming 10 me.
His grieyed parents who had in
g'ituted a search Of nearby woods
threw their arms about the boy
and embraced him teuderly
Authorities Indicated that no
charges would be filed against
him as 4 result Of The shooting
which. all agreed, was accidental
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
resident MAY
Get Initiation
Action Friday
Voted by Senate,
Back to House

Washington, Oct. 1-lNS- Ad-
ministration leaders today began a
drive for final action on the anti
initiation bill so that it can be
placed on the White House door
step Friday night.
The measure was returned to the
House after passage by the Senate
by an 50 to 0 vote last night, with
Senate leaders insisting that a
joint conference committee be
named to iron out differences in the
bills passed by the two branches.
While President Roosevelts
'you-do-it-or-I-will" Oct. l deadline
was reached today, Democratic
leaders said that he would take no
action to stabilize prices or wages
before the bill is enacted.
Approves Compromise
Mr.. Roosevelt, it was disclosed
authoriatively. approved the com
promise effected in the Senate with
farm bloc. on ceiling prices for
agricultural products.
Il think We can get the bill to
the White House by Friday night"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Tire Rationing Will Follow Speed Limit

perts that yiolators Of the 30 mile
limit will not only be "unpatriotic,"
but also will be violating both a
federal order and executive or
dcrs or proclamations issued by
various state executives
Freeze Tires. Tubes
The OPA issued an order immei-
istely freezing the sale n used
tires and tubes preparatory 70 "a
tioning recommended by the
Baruch Rubber Committee. which
also endorsed nation. vide gasoline
rationlug and the IS mile speed
limit.
Used tires are being brought
into the program. OPA officials
said. because they will be- needed
IN carrying ont F7rurh7 rrr1m
mendations Of providing tircs Tor
an essential uses
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
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Efficiency Of
Sirens Proven

Satisfaction with the operation
of the air raid sirens was express
ed at the defense corps staff meet
ing this noon in Hotel Huron fol-
lowing test Of the apparatus.
The sirens were heard through
out the city It was reported. and
there appeared to be no dead
spots Suggestion was made that
the one extra siren be placed in the
Wallace Blvd vicinity and that the
siren on the Boyer Hospital build
ing be taken TO a nearby location.
Chief Air Raid Warden Spencer
Davis reported that the alert for
air raid wardcns worked very we'll
Wednesday night. The men were
called to their stations by using
the chain telephone system and
in many cases wardens reported
within - minutes. Difficulty was
experienced where telephone num-
bers had been changed and the new
numbers not reported.
The Corps today approved a de-
Tense STAFF Chart which will be
placed in factories. schools, and
other public buildings.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Victory to be
Festival
Theme
Band Concert to
Enliven Search
For Prizes

Today was scrap day IN Ypsilant
and tonight residents will have an
opportunity 10 cash in on their
donations when they participate IN
the Treasure Hunt. opening event Of
the Retailers Victory Festival.
The community scrap pile is To-
Gated 10 the east end OF the Post
office and a ticket 10 the Treasure
Hunt will be offered for each ten
pounds OF scrap. other tickets are
being offered with every purchase
from merchants OF % cent war
stamp
There will be 800 merchandise
-prlzes and also the grand prizes Of
a S25 war bond. a $40 book OF
stamps and a S. book Of stamps.
Given Good Start
The community scrap pile was
given a good start today with the
donation OF an old automobile and a
truck and 20 junk tires City trucks
were being used TO collect other
scrap throughout the day. The scrap
may be brou nj 10 the pile right up
to the time Of the Treasure Hunt
tonight
While the hunt is in progress.
the Ypsilanu High School band will
play an hours concert. beginning
a. 1880 p. M, from the platform
near the Post office.
Although the stores will not be
open tonight, winners OF prizes may
claim them at the stores where they
were found either on Friday or
saturday.
Dance Friday
A 80 cent war stamp boutonniere
will be the admission price for the
Festival street dance Friday night
from $3.50 TO 1880 in the area be-
tween Washington and Adams SITS.
on Michigan Ave. 4 seven piece OF
chestra will provide music for dane.
ing and soldiers will be admitted
/ free
Opening Friday nights program
/ will be concert and exhibition by
the popular Ypsilanti High school
Girls Drum and Bugle Corps who
/ VIII appear IN their gay scottish uni
/ forms.
A big vaudeville program Il be.
ing arranged for O'Clock and 81 viii
be presented from the platform.
The acts will be brought hero
I from Detroit
The Ypsilanti units OF the Mich
igan State Troops will make one %
their initial appearances here when
! they give demonstration OF close
order drill at O'Clock.
The hut from which War stamp
boutonnieres and corsages will be
sold was erected this morning on
Michigan Ave. II IS appropriately
decorated IN red. white and blue,
and has the lettering Retailers for
/ Victory bonds and stamps sold
/ here"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Congress Today

tBy Associated Press
Senate
Considers routine bills meets
neon. EWTJ.
Naval Affairs Committee consid-
ers Nayy-approyed bills G0-30
a. M
Small business committee hears
Elmer Davis Go:30).
House
Routine session (nOon).
Appropriations subcommittee
calls Paul McSutt for suggestion
on disabled veterans rehabilita-
ton, G0:3O
Wednesday
Senate
Passed antiinfIafion bill.
House
Routine session.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Navy Mothers
HelpProgran

Navy Mothers OF Ypsilanti have
sent check TO the Red eros TO
pay for lunches TO be served 10
blood donors October ; and 6 when
the unit will be at the Legion Home
for the sixth visit Many Of the
Mothers have signed up to be don
ors and they have been active In
helping TO register people outside
their organization 10 fill the go
needed appointments. Mrs. c NJ
Powers. commander OF the Navy
Mothers club. is to be a third time
donor with this visit
The Navy Mother. club have also
contributed $40 10 the Red Cross
to fill 10 soldiers kits 20 BE given
10 boys when they embark FOR Tor
Coo RFD CROCC-panc
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-10-01
Service Men
to goOct. Q

Thirty.six of the 20 county men
examined last Friday by Army doc
tors at the Detroit induction center
were indicted into the Army, and
will leave FOR their reception cen
ter at Ft. Custer the morning Of
oct 9.
Twelve Ypsilanli men who are
among the Sc draf'fcs are. Edwin
August Acre. 1872 y. Huron St;
Ralph Wentworth Adams, Jr, ~
W. Michigan Ave: Otto William
Barnum. RED 6. McComb RI 10
seph William Hatch, 7OS Hamphill
St. William Charles Teufel, go
y. Huron St James Arlie Ursery
G22 n Adams St: Leonard Lewis
Martin. 52l Name Ave, Raymond
Andrew Ryerson, 1875 Ford Ad
Carroll Hale Buck. 500 81. John
St: Edwin Alton strait, AS Bal
lard St: Howard Newton Reynolds.
$50 Harris Rc, and Ben Jos ph
Kramp, 1850 futile Hin Rd
The other county men who were
indicted into the Army Friday
are Garth Randolph Beckington,
RED 2, Saline; Carl Hensler 30
Gay St Milan. Frank Robert Wan
tor, RID 2, Manchester. John
Thrasher Craig Ann Arbor. Nor
man Elwood DoNeen. Lansing.
John Michael Smith, Ann Arbor
John Wesley Raymor. Ann ArborS
Dean Edwin Sellman, Detroit.
James Stewart Stuck. Dsxter,
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