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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10
War Profits
Difficult TO
Set by Rule
Costs May Be SIashec
by Plant Foremen
BY HUGH S. JOHNSON

DN
THE question of taxes on eX-
Il cess war profits is tough
one. 1t becomes apparent that
Manufacturer A has made a
profit OF 20 per cent. even 200
per cent. and we are all shocked
and angry.
But did you ever stop TO
think about the history of that
contract? Let's say il is some
thing like the breech block of a
minor cannon-a difficult forg-
ing and machine job that has 10
be perfected in every part 10
measurements of exquisite fine
ness.
The young officer who brings
il in knows all about its design.
Perhaps it has AS separate parts.
He discusses price per finished
product with several good firms
in that business.
SINCE no one in their industry
~ has had any experience on
that kind of thing, they make
their best estimates. AS is the
lowest bid. He has figured it
piece by piece on his experience
with things as near like il as he
has worked.
The pieces 60 into the shop and
are divided up among the Varl-
Gus fOremen. Now if there is
anything a machine or forge
shop forman loves 10 do il is 10
show up how little a mere
theorist with a drawing board
and a wooden model knows
about getting product through
the shops
Each foreman goes 10 work
simplifying these pieces, adapt
ing them 10 his equipment and
reducing both the number Of
parts and the number of opera
tionS. Such cases are the eX-
ception rather than the rule
But there are plenty Of cases
where the number OF parts, OF
operations and the amount of
cost has been reduced by less
than half - with better
product.
The changes are accepted but
the contract stands Sometimes
the estimated profit is multi
piled.
What are YOU going 10 do
about that What are you going
10 do about profits OF other
manufacturers who didn't do so
well?
Cutting costs In that manner
Is what makes Lieutenant Gen
eral knudScn a wizard IN ma
chine production
HERE is another consideration.
IL In few factories does one
contract control the profits Of
the plant. A plant might reap
a harvest on one, but il many
contracts 60 sour and he comes
out in the red on a years oper-
ation-can you adjudge that
proprietor a war profteer If his
luck break was with the gov
eminent?
No. you must look at all cir
cumstanceS Of the operation 10
reach a rule Of fairness.
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Reproduction in whole or in part
strictly prohibited,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10
All Hail to Marines!

wi That was the eectrfying news that came
from the navy department to tell the world that once
again the marines continuing the heroic role that
they have played in American history since 1775
That was the first news that had come from Midway
Island in month.
The brave men at Midway not only holding out
but they had seriously damaged Japanese cruiser and
destroyer.
Midway with handful of American marines, was
repeating the glorious saga of Wake Island
Conceive what this
Here is tiny speck of land about halfway between
Los Angeles and Yokohama.
1t has been held against the battering of Japanese
ships and planes for nearly two months!
Old Glory still flies this island in the Pacific
because as the United Press says in a dispatch from
Washington:
THE marine garrison dished il out-hO and heavy
THE American marines have always "dshed it out hot
/ and heavy"
For nearly 200 times 165 years they have "iished
it out-hot and heavy
The marines "dished it out in North Africa when
they landed on the Barbary coast than hundred
years ago.
In 1902 they hoisted the first American flag over an
Old World fortress-Derna, in Africa
In the 1SsOs they landed in Alexandria, Egypt to
protect American property and lives during revolt.
They were doing mercy work in Italy at Messina.
during the great quake of 1908.
One hundred and 10 years ago the marines mopped
up the pirates in Sumatra.
They the job -pronto-in China during
the Boxer Rebellion
You will find memorial to them in Happy Valley
Cemetery Hongkong where they laid down their lives
n the 1S50s
The marines in Formosa in 1867, where they
taught the natives 70 respect Americans.
They opened Japan unfortunately with Commodore
Perry in 1853.
When Francis Scott Key pennng the immortal
Star Spanged Banner English boat that was
oombarding Fort McHenry the marines were with the
army, in the fort beneath Old Glory
They with Andrew jackson behind the cotton
bales at New Orleans.
They in California during the Mexican War and
they ateChapultepec
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10
25 YEARS AGO TO-DAY
Feb. 10. 1917

Germany and Austria try 10
avert war with the United
States by permitting our ships
TO go into Mediterranean waters
without fear of being sunk.
China threatens 10 break re-
lations with Germany over the
submarine situation.
Warehouses and piers are filled
10 capacity with goods waiting
10 be shipped abroad; ships all
along the eastern coast Law idle
as they wait news from Wash.
ington.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY
Feb. 10, 1871

Britain breaks relations with
Rumania; also plans 10 block
any Nazi move into the Balkans.
General Franco. SpIin's chief
Of state. is reported en- route
TO confer with MuSSolini.
Britain sends bonn berS 10
North Malaga; Japanese resent
this move. claiming it is a threat
TO Thailand.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10
BAERlNG DOWN ON THE NEWS:
Who's Ia Blame?
BY ARTHUR BUGS" BAER

There seems to be inclination to fix the blame IN
those December surprise attacks and have blamed every
body but the Japs
Back in 1922 after the London naval conference threw
crystal ball by predicting just what happened
And I also a line that is still good today, You
have buttered your toast and you must lie on it.
The truth about December is that II can and has hap
pened TO people who ready for 1t.
The best example is the Bismark the most powerful
thing aaoat exccpt the smell in the Ark rainy day.
And the Bsmark sure bubbles without using
soap and pigS - ,....,,,,.., No., ,.-,,u
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10

I ONG ago MI Marshall was
IL an inVctcratc horse player
During a race meeting at
Hialeah he was our house guest
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10

Manufacture OF Office and
store machines in the United
States is $50 million dollar
annual industry, says the cen
suS. Included in this total IS
the value Of nearly a million
typewritcrs, 10000 ad in <.
calculating and bookkeeping
machines. $1,000 numbering
machines. and 10000 auto
graphic registers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10
Fighters
for
America

Stirring episodes in our
army, navy and marine corps
will be described on this page
from time 10 time The series
is dedicated TO the members
Of our armed forces and their
families, so that they may
know the history Of their serv-
ices and be pro0d.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10
HoI|ywood's Male Styles
Shock All but Dudes Of '9Os
BY DAMON RUNYON

7 OS ANGELES. Feb. 10
IL They tell a story out here
about movie actor who arose
one morning and said to his
valet:
"Merryweather, get out my
blue suit-the one with the
brown coat and the gray
trousers"
Yes. II is slightly cryptic, but
not if you live out here and
become familiar with the COM
bnation costume Of the southern
California male.
We do not suppose there Is
any law in Los Angeles against
a gentleman wearing coat and
trousers of the same cloth, as
the custom is in the East
We have conned the local
statute books and find no word
on this point.
Yet a gentleman so arrayed
is apt TO attract undue atten-
ton hereabouts, especially in
Hollywood.
The way to be sartorially
inconSpiCuOuS IS 10 wear a
rarebit dram .Of coat and
pants Of a completely different
design.
In Hollywood this represents
both business and pleasure dress.
Some gentlemen arc believed
10 sleep in outfits Of. this nature.
At least they are never seen
in anything else.
DLEASE understand that we
L are not complaining about
the vogue.
We hold that gentleman
has the right 10 wear anything
he chooses, although we do
think that some gentlemen
should carefully weigh certain
considerations before gong IN
for these mixed salad COM
binations.
A gentleman contemplating
appearing IN dingbat coat and
off-key trousers should first
stand before a mirror and view
himself from every angle possible
and with special reference 10
the kisSer and inquire of HIM
self.
Am I the type: On me, is
IL becoming >"
We believe that such con-
temptation sincerely and mn
partially applied would materi-
ally enhance the local landscape,
If YOU see what we mean.
THE combination outfits We
L have described are some
times called sport outfits the
term arising from the fact that
many years ago poker players
and faro bank flcndS, known in
those days as sports often
wore out the scat Of their
britcheS while sitting around
waiting 10 catch-aees- baek-to--
back or whipSaw the turn.
They would replace the dam
aged garments with pants from
other suits VIII [ her they
matched the coats or not.
Thus out OF necessity was
born a now familiar term,
though not the combination
vogue as we know il today.
That was started wholly in
advertently down in Dade
County. Florida, by MIR George
Preston Marshall. the celebrated
mangle magnate. or laundry
operator. of Washington, d. G.
We suppose we should also men
ton that MIR Marshall is prcSi-
dent ol the Washington pro
football club.
I ONG ago. Mi Marshall was
IL an invctcrate horse player
During race meeting At
Hialeah he was our house guest
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10

Publisher rvery Week Day Evening and
SUNDAY Morning by The Times Publishing
Company stJ225 Times Square, Detroit
Mich
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-10

I us name unknown, il a marine who wrote
l 1 in Mexico City the famous song Of the marines
beginning From the halls Of Montezuma to the shores
Of Trpor-whch now should read ito Midway Island
In fact, long there has been United States
and before there have been THE MARINES.
They are and have always been, the BRAINS,
Drawn and ENDURANCE Of America in action
They are the old guard. the guard, the ETER-
MAJ. GUARD Of our country
"Midaay i still holding-and that's that"
A phrase that should become immortal to all
Americans as Don't give up the ship
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-21

Solomon islands battle which ended in smashing victory for
the United States Navy has added considerably to the toll of Jap
ships the Pacific started On
above typical Jap battleshp cruiser destroyer
burning transport noted the number of each sunk the
Soomons engagement the Pearl Harbor
addition planes ships have eliminated at least six
and Of merchant ships and naval aua
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excitement, but her tight, fevereo
desperation was gone. She didn't
care that she was disobeying Dan
vers orders She had to go with Joe
Banks tonight, whatever hap
pened.
She met him at q drug store
three blocks ayay. She had refused
10 allow him to learn the location
Of her apartment. Joe Banks was
in worn coupe. He had borrowed
it for the evening. Now, where did
Mary want to go first?
What about the Belvedere
Beach club?" she said quickly. I'D
love to start off there"
"Heyw Joe Banks cried good ma
turedly. What do va think / ana
millionaire I don't belong to a
joint like that"
"All right. Let's 60 TO all the
joints you go to-when you go on
bender" Mary retorted.
Joe Banks laughed loudly and
drove off. That's hunk: dory with
me, Sister,"
And don't like to hang around
long in one place" Mary reminded
him crisply.
He went on laughing. His large
hand reached across to pat her knee
commandingly. You're a fast little
number, aintcha?"
II was a strenuous evening. L
would have been a t-rrifying eve
ming to Mary on any other night.
But tonight her nervous Impotence
to cover every night spot was not
assumed. She insisted on cham
payne cocktails after Joe Banks
confded they didn't hit him till the
next morning. And after the first
stop, he didn't notice TIN he al
ways consumed hers, too. Joe was
having a wonderful time. He had
never been out with such a swell
looking little dish, he thought
proudly, and was she giving him
the opportunity to show her of to
all his friends! She was a speed
boat this little model The way
they whisked from one smoky bar
to another had him going around in
circles. Didn't we go way from
that last place before we got our
drink" he wondered happily as
they approached a roadside tavern.
you just forgot" Mary tainted.
She stopped in the doorway Of the
large, crowded barroom and peered
through the smoky darkness with
aching eyes. They couldn't go TO
any more. she Thought in sudden
despair. It was terribly J Re even
for the swing shift, and he certain
ly wouldn't be able TO drive much
longer. She realized how tired she
was, what a nightmare she'd been
going through and then her
searching gaze stopped abruptly.
Bruce Martin was sitting hunched
over the far end Of the bari
Ito Be Continuedl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-21

while not low. Is also more attrac.
tive TO those whom We need 10
take risks in order that the rest
OF us may enjoy employment
s. We should be thankful for.
our newspapers and the evidence
their pages contain OF our con
tinued right Of free speech. Of the
privilege that every American
has to write his editor and. II
worthy get his letter published.
Within the limits of censorship.
our papers are doing a wonderful
job Of reporting. More than the
peoples OF any other nation. We
are being kept informed as to what
Is going on. The modern news
paper is a remarkable intellectual
and mechanical achievement Ed
itors and publishers stand high on
the rolls Of integrity.
3. our educational Institutions
represent a part Of our national
life that has become almost com
monplaee. Too often they are
taken for granted We should
all be grateful TO our teachers and
those educators who are seeing the
light. They are now willing to
give our boys and girls at least
some degree of practical training
TO fit them for the hardships and
responsibilities OF life.
10, Last, but by no means least.
we should be thankful for our
churches. There is today. in &C
cord with our more serious think.
ing. a deepening Of interest In
spiritual affairs Church attend.
ance may not be increasing much.
and ! do not want TO imply that
there Is yet any great return to re-
ligion, but the desire for a larger
participation In church work and
personal meditation Is evident on
tho rart ~ millions. Always ~
times 1ite these there 70 great need
~ sniritual comfort " &c hearten-
ing TO many Of US odd timers" TO
sec people again reaching for the
more imuortant things In life.
Yes. we have much to be thank
full for this year,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-21
CHAPTER THIRTY. FIVE

NA1FA4 1 Nv AAAAANA a -
KEN CALLED Mary during the
evening and asked to drive her
home from work. Better let me
take you. It's the last time I'll have
the car. I've bought a bicycle"
AS they rode along toward the
beach later, Mary laughed at his
tire-saving prudence. Although
it'll be healthy" she admitted.
well, I figured this way" Ken
glanced over at her with an honest
twinkle in his eye. 1T looks like my
overtime would be keeping up for
q while, so I hardly ever get a
chance to take you home anyway.
So, might Just as well conserve
the old buggy"
Mary tried TO keep up a light
bantering, but it was hard. She felt
depressed tonight. Ken noticed it
despite her efforts at cheerfulness,
and demanded the reason. Mary
said ii was a slight headache. She
couldn't tell him she was in the
Ithroes Of a let-down over her work
with the F. B. ]. She had been so
thrilled with her results that first
day, so confident that the informa-
ton she had wormed out Of the IN
suspecting Joe Banks and the Ii
cense number of his friends car
would bring fast results, would
soon clear up the sabotage ring.
She realized now she had been ex-
pecting miracles.
why aren't you ever In the
1unchroom any more ?" Ken broke
into her thoughts Connie said you
eat later"
Eyes, and miss our three
somes," Mary replied. 1T isn't
much fun eating later"
She meant IL. Her lunch periods
with Joe Banks were becoming a
trial She had gotten the cream of
his information and didn't seem to
be able to coax him into further
condolences. She was, instead, play
ing a defensive game in gently re-
fusing to divulge her address. Dan
YER had been adamant on this
Icore. She saw now that he was en-
trusting her with no serious or dan
yerous part OF the investigation, in
Ipite OF all his lurid warnings. This
strict caution was probably the
best way, yet she ached with impa-
Hence to get into some action that
would bring results. She couldn't
ttand this waiting much longer.
She knew In her heart Bruce Mar
lin was not in the sabotage ring.
vet there was a growing pressure
OF desire to be certain Of IL. She
anew that Bruce. himself, could not
endure the strain Of the situation
much longer, either.
Almost as II he had read her
thoughts, Ken was saying, Il sup
Jose you've heard the latest on
Bruce Martin"
Her breath stopped for a second
IT his tone, Then she steadied her
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Road To Romance

self and admitted quietly that she
hadn't.
They say he's been grounded.
Took a plane up without orders,
had a sweet row with the boss, and
now he's under suspension until
everything can be cleared up or
he's cleared out"
He didn't-quit then"
81 don't know. Maybe he did. It
just happened last night. He's prob
ably out on bender now"
Ken stopped the car before the
Circle, but Mary couldn't eat any
thing.
II think I'll go home and 60 right
to bed" she decided. So Ken reluc-
family dropped her at the apart
ment door.
Let me know when you feel like
bicycle ride" he called back in
parting.
Mary slipped quietly into he liv-
ing room to avoid waking Fran,
but she listened eagerly for Fran's
usual sleepy greeting. She wanted
to talk over the frightening news
OF Bruce. Then she saw a note on
the table. Late call at the studio.
Be home in the wee morning hours,
probably. What life!-Fran."
Mary paced the apartment rest
lessly, too miserable to warm her.
self a soothing cup Of milk, too ner-
vous to sleep. She jumped as the
telephone rang.
Her heart beating fast with ap-
prehension, she ran for it. A mans
rough voice came over heavily. Hi,
Sister! Know who this is ?"
'No!"
The man chuckled. Joe Banks. "
he crowed. Il got your phone num-
Der from your little friend in per-
sonnet Couldn't keep It from a
smart guy forever"
Mary gave sickly laugh. When
he suggested coming around for a
while, she hedged quickly.
You see, my roommate is
asleep" She was learning TO lie
beautifully since she had met Joe
Banks, she thought wryly.
well then, hows for dropping
around to a night spot or two" Joe
proposed elegantly.
You see, / have a headache. {"
she began. And then, as Joe Banks
argued the point, Ken's words came
back to her. Bruce Martin-prob-
ably out on a bender somewhere. :"
Mary heard herself saying slowly.
All right But I'm warning you
I'm restless tonight. I'll want TO
keep moving"
Joe Banks laughed good natured-
ly. Just what I like"
Mary ran 10 the bedroom closet.
changed her dark suit for a bIeee
wool with bright green silk scarf
She slipped into her light camers
hair sport coat and pulled a broad
hrimmed green hat over her soft
hair, Her hands trembled with cold
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-21
BabsOn Points Out Reasons
For Thankfulness This Year

Babson Park, Mass Nov. 2l-As
We draw near TO Thanksgiving
Day II seems TO me that this year.
Of all recent seasons, We have
much for which TO be thankful. /
should like to comment specific
ally upon ten reasons why this is
so.
T. First and foremost. we can
celebrate this year for the same
reason that occasioned the first
Thanksgiving OF the. Pilgrim Col
ony in 1923, namely fine harvest.
As l recently wrote. crop yields
this year surpass all previous rec
ords. There is plenty OF wheat,
corn, and other farm products
America will not go hungry and
we shall have an abundance for
our Allies.
?. Without good health and
strength none OF us can work or
think efficiently. Hence, those Of
US who are in good health should
be particularly thankful. Health
- NAN - NoAtoL VI all nltHblAEHs
We should educate those who suf-
fer poor health. that all may have
the strength and energy TO live
vigorously and usefully.
8. Now that the Thanksgiving
season finds us in the midst Of our
greatest war we should be thank
full for the crystalization OF war eff.
fort on the part OF our people. Re-
member that we are a democracy
and thus unused to RECOMMENDATION.
TO controls over our individual
wills, likes and dislikes. But our
people have rallied and are co.
operating magnificently with the
rules and regulations that the Ad-
ministration has thought neces-
sary TO the times.
4. Whether Republicans or Dem
ocrats, we should be thankful that
we could enjoy an election this
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month. Here is tangible evidence
OF the continued existence OF our
country as a true democracy. The
people have again spoken The
two-party system still lives. Pc
litical control is not 10 lie in the
hands OF a few but in the hands Of
many.
5. In view Of the intensity OF the
fighting action In which our armed
services have participated through
out the world. We at home should
be grateful and thankful for the
moral and physical courage that
cur men and women have shown.
Our fighting forces believe. first.
that they are engaged in a great
moral crusade, and, second, they
have the courage 10 back UP their
beliefs. This is giving them vic
tory in all parts of the world. Yes.
and We should be thankful that
World War IL is three years nearer
its end.
|, g. A short time ago we we're in
NhN AAAhoL VI a uNH4 EooAbAlf Hduhlth
with all the dire results of low
wages and unemployment. While
II is, unfortunately, a result of our
entry into war the bulk OF our peo-
pie are now thankful for full en-
ployment and fair wages. No one
capable of lifting a finger need be
without a job today AS a result,
old debts are being settled and,
to the JOY OF the retailer. large
sales are being rung up on cash
registers.
7. Those who believe in the free
enterprise system should be thank
full that values have kept up so
well. Our rulers at Washington
are showing more justice and less
prejudice. They are beginning to
realize that people should be en-
couraged TO save as well as 10
spend. The capital gains tax,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-21

NEW YORK -INS-The grow
ing seriousness Of the food situa-
ton in this country has been ac-
centuated by businessmen and rep
resentatives Of the government
speaking before the 3ith annual
meeting OF the Grocery Msnufac-
turers Of America. Most dire OF the
warnings was made by Morris
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sayer. executive vice president Of
the Corn Products Refining Com
pany, who declared that "starva.
ton was around the corner and
predicted that II the critical sltua-
ton was permitted 10 grow worse,
this country would not only go
hungry but would lose the war"