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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
Congress May
Have to Drop
Pension Plan
Protests Coming
From Back Home

Washington, Feb 10-AP- An
avalanche OF letters from back
home, the like OF which hasn't
been seen on Capitol Hin since the
days OF neutrality repeal. sput. The
pressure OF voters today behind a
growing movement for repeal OF the
new law setting up pensions for
congressman.
Following quickly on the heels
OF the derisive Bundles for Con
gress" movement. the outpourins
OF letters apparently was having
noticeable results with some legis-
lators.
Chairman Ramspeck (D-Ga) Of
the House Ciyil Service COMMITTEES
told reporters that upwards OF a
dozen bills seeking repeal Of the
pension act already have been re-
ferred 10 his committee, but indi-
Gated no immediate action was con-
templated on any OF them.
Although Ramspeck stuck TO his
original contention that the pen
sions for congressman were justi-
fed. Rep Smith (R-Ohio) assailed
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
Congress Today
fBy Associated Press)
Senate
TODAY

fBy Associated Press)
Senate
TODAY
May pass on $500, 600 900 China
loan appropriation (meets noon.
+. W. r.
Joint committee on reduction Of
expenditures hears Farm Bureau
officials testify ON Farm Security
Administration 90 a M
Agriculture Comm ttcc considers
legislation 10 prevent sale OF gov
eminent crop SURPRISES az sub-pa
ity prices NO.3ol.
House
Routine legislation (meet noon
Small Business Committee hears
War Production Board official on
scrap metal situation l0).
Rules Committee considers legis-
lation for Womens Auxiliary Corps
and extension o. Dies Committee
10:30l.
YESTERDAY
Senate transacted routine busi.
ness.
House approved 100000, 600 ap-
preparation FOR office Of Civilian
Defenre
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
More Residents Asked to Serve
Laura ingalls, Confronted
by Own Words, Belongings

Justice James W Morris and a
jury Of 10 men and Two women thai
the diminutive flyer denounced this
country's government in converse.
tions with them and praised Hit
ler's.
Agents OF the Federal Bureau OF
Investigation produced brief cases
filled with documentary evidence
found in apartments where she had
been a guest In one briefcase.
which defense counsel stipulated
was hers. investigators found d
translation OF IIitleTs Mein
Kampf' with many passages under.
lined in red ink and others marked
by strips OF paper inserted between
the leaves.
Miss ingalls, listened to the pro-
oeedings snimatedly. occasionally
frowning and shaking her heal
when witness SAID something she
disapproved OF and frequently
coaching her attorney on questions
to ask on cross-examination. She
wore a fur-trimmed hat brown
jacket and tweed skirt Her gray
ing hair was cut in 2 long boil
Uhfch concealed the sides of hor
round. dimpled face
James r Reilly. defense counsel.
admitted in his opening statement
that Miss Ingalls, had accepted =
total OF 500 m payments from
Baron Ulfich Won Gicnanth. then
second secretary Of the German en-
bassy here. but insisted that her
only intent had been to serve her
country
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
Theaters Help
Book Drive


Books by the hundred have been
changing hands since the book
drive started in Michigan. Attics.
book shelves, and libraries have all
been searched from end TO end in
an endeavor to get the proper read
ing material for the boys in the
service. The national campaign
sponsored by the American Libr-
AIRY Association, American Red
Cross and United Service Organi-
cations hope to obtain ten million
books for Army "dayrooms ships,
and naval bases. The drive will be
on until March /.
The Butterheld Theaters in this
city are particularly eager to help
the local committees in their en-
deavors, therefore, they have plac-
ed in the lobby OF each Of their
theaters a receptacle properly iden-
tined to receive these books. On
the way 10 the theaters, one may
put a book or books under his arm
and drop them into the depository
in the theater lobby on ones way
in TO see the show. The managers
Will see that these books reaca
the proper EXAMINATIONS.
Service men. it is said. are par
ticularly eager for modern tech
nical material to help with their
military WORK. as well as books on
current affGlys and plenty OF good
fiction. In the smaller camps there
are no Libraries at all. and the rapid
expansion in the armed forces
leaves the demand for recreational
reading far greater than the sup
ply. Many soldiers have left school
to do their bit and are asking for
books on English grammar. alge-
bra, salesmanship. applied psycholo-
~, and mechanical drawing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
of
Stars Viewed
as Outrageous
Political Pressure
Says Wheeler

Washington. Feb. 10-UP-Sen.
d. Worth Clark, D., Ida. VINO head
ed last years Senate investigation
OF the motion picture Industry. to-
day described as little short of
outrageous" the deferment from
military service of movie actors,
directors and technicians who can
not be replaced.
Sen. Burton X. Wheeler D..
Mont. who as Interstate Commerce
Committee chairman appointed
Clark's subcommittee, said he could
not understand how the deferment
ruling was issued unless political
pressure was brought to bear"
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey. Sc
lective Service director. sent in
structions to California draft boards
on Feb. to defer actors, directors,
writer's. producers, cameramen.
sound engineers and other techni-
clans" who cannot be replaced.
George J. Schaefer. chairman of
the industry's war activities com
mittee, announced the ruling in
New York Monday and said 1t did
not mean blanket deferments. The
industry will apply for retention
of indispensable individuals from
time to time, he said
Schafer said Hershey ruled that
the motion picture industry was IN
CERTAIN respects essential TO the ma
tional health, safety and interest,
and in some phases essential TO war
Clark said in an interview that
the hearings he conducted showed
conclusively that large part of the
movie industry deliberately set
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

Not Wanted

Washington, Feb. 10-AP-Danc-
ing Mayris CLANCY and Hollywood S
Melvyn Douglas have it straight
from the House Of Representatives
that they aren't wanted in the civil
ian defense setup unless they pay
their own way.
And the Office OF Civilian Defense
has been cautioned that any frills
and fancies will be subject to con-
gressional investigation,
That Is how the House wound up
the first act OF the wartime contro-
versy over the place OF the arts In
air raid precautions. II approved
and sent to the Senate late yester-
day a 500, 100000 appropriation for
gas masks, fire-fighting and other
equipment.
But the appropriation carried a
strict prohibition against employ
ment of movie actors and dancers.
voted after Two days Of acrimonious
debate. In the debate there was
scathing criticism of the Admin
istration for selecting Douglas as
head Of an "arts" section in the
OCD and for choosing Miss Clancy.
friend of Mrs. Roosevelt, az head
of division on children's activities
dealing with physical fitness. Lead
ers said that any boondoggling in
the agency would be investigated
House complaints served primari-
ly to put OCD officials on notice
that future employment OF Douglas
and Miss CLANCY will not be tolerat-
ed-for they already are being paid
from funds in another appropria.
ton which is expected TO last until
July /.
Floor leader OF the attack on the
artists was Rep. Taber (R-NY).
who delivered this peroration..
The time has come to decide
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
Will
be Collected

Plans for collecting. storing and
distributing used clothing we're
made by a joint meeting of Com
munity Fund Social Planning
Board, social service bureau, Saliva
ton Army and Home Association
Monday night. Mrs. Robert DALEY
OF the Planning Board. was named
chairman to investigate methods IN
other cities.
Steven Jacobs appeared before
the planning group and sought aid
in organizing a youth hostel. Tho
board will consider the proposed
plan.
Mrs FiOssy Feiner director OF
Council OF Social Agencies. report
ed on the SURVEY In Ypsilsnti and
Surrounding vicinity being made
by A. F. Handel. child welfare con
sultant and defense area Mr.. Han
See CLOTHING Pare :
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
British Forced Back at SINGAPORE
But
Five Miles
From City
Japanese Succeed
in Making More
Landings
ny Associated Press)

British Imperial troops. forced
back foot by foot under overpow-
ering numbers OF japanese. battle1
on today to hold the CT OF Singa-
port against invasion detachments
already reported only five miles
away while enemy reinforcements
moved across Johore Strait.
The crisis was near.
A Singapore communique, fol-
lowing heavy action in the night.
announced some further with
drawal OF our forces" despite their
stubborn resistance.
The Japanese were reported to
have succee1 led in making furth-
er landings on the island in the
area between Sungei Mandai and
Sungei Kranii." a zone due west of
the cause.way across the strait
which British bombers and war
ships preached after the retreat
from Malaga Jan. 80.
A Domei dispatch from Johore
Bahru, the northern terminal of
the causeway. said Japanese en-
gineers had repaired it and that
troops and supplies were pouring
across to Singapore Island.
Fleet Seen
Far to the east, a widening OF
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

Washington, Feb. 10-UP-Laura
ingalls, own words and belongings
were arrayed against her today N
support Of the government charge
that as a paid German agent she
attempted TO soften this country
TO receive Adolf Hitler.
The 3s-year-old ayiatrix. holder
OF numerous records. is accused "
wilful failure TO register as a Ger.
man agent with the State Depart
ment. She faces a maximum pen
atty IL convicted Of eight to e
months in prison and a $1,000 fine.
Two prosecution witnesses tes-
tilted Monday before District Court
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

in 40 minutes and the
weary hundreds of naval
and municipal fire-fighters
who had battled to save
her since yesterday after
noon, left her to the engi-
neers who must solve the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

fEF Associated fresal
One Year Ago Today
Great Britain sewers diplomatic
relations with Rumanis
Two Years AGO Today
L S. Secretary Of State Hull in
vites neutrals to join plan for post
va world
twenty-five Years Ago Today
7 S Amhlssador Gerard quits
Berlin
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
Loss Expected to
Affect US. Plans
Fire Believed to Have Been
Accidental; Ship Needed
For u. S. Defenses
Engineers Have Task of Fighting
Huge Ship; Repairs May MOI
be Difficult

New York, Feb. l0-UP-Fifty five million dollars
worth of steamship which had been expected to play
important part in Americas effort rolled over on
her side at Hudson River pier early today.
Immediately fire bazed again from the scared in
terror of her super structure but it extngushed
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

". s. e. s ANNUAL CHICKEN
DINNER Fea. u. r. m Stony
Greek Grange Hall Men To- charge
Adv. 2li'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

WASHINGTON - ms -
Complete eontroli OF the ma
tons raw silk supply was in
the hands OF the government
today and no future sales may
be made except Trough the
defense supplies corporation.
In announcing thu silk order
the War Pr ductio1 Board
made no prediction as to the
effect OF this order on the
manufacture Of domestic silk
products such as stockings, un-
oerwesr and other articles OF
clothing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
AUCTION CALENDAR

FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10 49, 1900
noon, at farm located five miles
south Of Ypsilsnti on Bemis
Road; one mile north Of Lincoln
School. one-hsf mile East. OF
Whitaker Rd. Edward Adiska,
Proprietor. Earl Wright, Auction
eer, o. {. Vedder. Clerk. ADV. 212
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY "a. at
1900 noon. 1877 Willow Road.
ore mile South and one mile West
OF Whitaker. Frank Blossey. Pro-
.prietor. Earl Wright. Auetioneer.
o. n. Vedder, Clerk. Adv. 213
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER; Tonight:
Snow, Warmer

WASHINGTON-AP- Adoption
OF a national policy for the defer
ment OF military service for essen
tial farm labor was proposed today
by Senator'S Morris (Ind.-Neb.l and
Nye (R-N.DJ. who said a growing
shortage OF agricultural workers
threatened to eurtail the nations
food supply.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

HAVANA-AP-kxecGtlye pOwe,
unparalleled in Cuba's history was
held by President Fulgencio Bats
ia today for gearing OF national life
to the war against the Axis powers.
Congress voted widened authority
Monday night to Batista, 4l-year-
old former army sergeant, in mill
tary. economic. agricultural and
industrial fields.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

WASHlNGTON-INS-On top of
the Bundles for Congress cam
paign, Sen. Norris Q) Neb., today
added another political headache
TO congressional woes by raising
the issue of whether congressman
are entitled to mileage payments
for the present session. The
money was appropriated in al.
vance at the last session and has
already been paid out, Norris
said, but | don't think the mem
bers are entitled to it,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

WASHINGTON-INS-The join.
congressional economy committee
today was scheduled to resume its
inquiry into operations OF the Farm
Security Administration, current
ly under fire for aiding Alabama
residents in the payment of their
poll taxes. Edward a. O'Neal,
American Farm Bureau president,
was to appear again before the
committee to expand charges made
last week of startling and shock
ing conditions of waste, extraya-
gance, and indefensible practices"
within the FSA.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

LONDON-UP- An Admiralty
eommunique said today that British
submarines had sunk a heavily lad
en- enemy supply ship 10 the central
Mediterranean. had tofpedoed and
almost certainly sunk another. and
had hit third.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

BERNE-INS - Motor failure
caused the plane crash which kill
ed Major General Fritz Todt, build
er OF the Siegfried Line, according
to an official version Of the acci-
dent reaching Berne today. Todt
was returning from the east" this
version said, when his multi.motor-
ed plane landed at an unspecitied
airdrome and then took off again.
II rose to height of l20 feet when
enc OF the engines stopped from
an undetermined cause.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

SINGAPORE - AP - United
States Consul-General Kenneth 5.
Patton closed the American consul
late Monday and turned American
interests in Singapore over to
Swiss custody Patton, Consul
Harold d. Robinson and Vice-Con.
sui Charles .. Thompson are re-
naming here until transportation
from this cmbattled island can be
furnished.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

LONDON-AP-A British spokes.
man said today he was not yet in
a position to give a detailed ac-
count OF the application OF the
seorched earth policy in Malaga
during the British retreat, but some
Of the work had been reported.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

See CLOTHING PAGE 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

HUNTINGTON, W. Va.-AP -
Six German walters and an Italian
baker employed at White Sulphur
Springs, interment point for Axis
diplomats and newspapermen, were
brought here today under arrest as
dangerous enemy aliens. Field
Agent K. J. Untreiner of the Hunt
ington FBl refused to comment on
whether the prisoners had been
arrested because of dealings with
the interned officials.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

CANBERRA, Australia APP -
The Dominion government an
nounced today a sweeping plan TO-
freezing Australians economic strug.
Gle. The government pegged wages
and prices at present levels, limit
ed profits to four per cent and pro-
hibited the investment of capital
except in approved undertakings.
Speculation in food was prohibited.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

ROME (From Italian Broadcast)
-AP-The Rome radio, quoting
the official Italian Gazette, today
gave the Italian losses since the
beginning OF 1912 in North Africa
as 9l5 killed, 1850 wounded and
s,279 missing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

WASHINGTON-lNS - Enact
ment of personal excess profits
tax, applying TO individuals and
partnerships. was advanced today
IN administration circles as one
means OF raising the S7,000.000, 900
sought by President Roosevelt for
war financing. Experts on the stan
OF the joint congressional tax COM
mittee have been asked to consid-
er how effective the proposed levy
could be made and also if it would
interfere with operation of the pres
ent high individual surtaxes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

See NoRMANDIE-Page S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

See PENSION Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

LONDON-AP- Lord Beaver.
brock, Britain's newly-appointed
minister OF production, will repre-
sent Britain in various pooling ar
rangements with the United States.
an Official spokesman announced
today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

LONDON AP An official
spokesman said today that of the
$4,000 casualties to British forces
in the battle Of Libya disclosed last
month by Prime Minister Churchill.
2,SOS were known to have been
men killed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

See DEFERMENT-Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

See WAR-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

See ENTERTAINERs-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10
Today in Past

oBy Associated Pressl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-10

See DEFENSE Page 5
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-22

green sandwich spread. The bis
cults are an uncompromising
burnt brown, I'm suspicious of
them.
Now for the coffee. Dissolve in
either hot or cold water, it says.
I'll do both. Nothing like fair
trial. The hot coffee's really good,
l leaped right into that pork mix
ture, grabbed up a biscuit and
when l first bit into it, jumped up
TO see If 1 had gotten the dog S
instead. BY disregarding Emily
Posts edict against dunking, it
seemed that they disappeared a
little faster.
That meat and those seven bis
cults slightly staggered my stom-
ach but there remained the fruit
bar. 1t feels awfully heavy for
just two ounces. But it's delicious
the boys with a sweet-tooth will
have no kick coming. The cigarets
and gum-they're the same the
world oVer-tops!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-22

LONDON. Nov. "a CUP)
Pierre Laval. newly cheated by
the Nazis as puppet director Of
France. was reported on the verge
of concluding a military alliance
between continental France and
Germany today.
Madrid reports said Laval was
comforting with Otto Abetz, NaZl
delegate 10 Paris, and was ex-
pected soon TO leave for Berlin 10
sign a treaty Joining France. mill
.tarily and economically, with the
Axis.
These reports were strength
,ened by Laval's speech 10 the
French people last night in which
he proclaimed his admiration for
the NaziS. his hate for the democ-
lracieS and a promise that 'volun-
teer legions' would avenge the
insults" the pro-Nazis OF France
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-22
Detroit Families
Eager TO Fete
Service Men
But Few Want 10 Leave
Excellent Thanksgiving
Menus al the Camps

Wanted: some service men away
from their families who would en-
Joy having Thanksgiving dinner In
a Detroit home.
The situation Saturday indicated
there will be plenty of places for
men in uniform at Detroit's tables,
but a scarcity OF men TO I'LL them.
The USO, which arranges for
hundreds OF such dinners every
Sunday, reported more requests
for guests than they ever will be
able to fill on Thursday, and the
Red Cross, equally pessimistic,
voiced the same thought.
The reason, it developed, Is not
that the boys don't want a good
feed, but that they'll get it with
out stirring from their camps. Al
the army and navy bases in the
Detroit area have been prepared
for a long time for the annual
feed and promise it will be com.
lDlete
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-22
What's Ike Like?
Get The Lowdown Facts on General Eisenhower
New Leader Of American Forces in Africa

What OF man Is this Gen Dwight David hisen-
hover. whose ntimates call him Ike
How did the leader Of the American forces in Africa
prepare himself for the job?
What are his attributes that caused his orderly to
pronounce him 20. X. guy?
These questions and many others answered In
series of articles General Eisenhower written by Walter
Herman International News Service reporter starting
Monday in The Detroit Times
General Eisenhower until quite recently practically I'M
known the general public is in the lmelight
prominently than any but few Americans have BEEN
To know about the personality and Of this fight
ing leader be to read Walter kiernans articles rtng
Monday in The Detroit Times
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-22
CheOing Gum, Too

Finally that was dispensed WITH.
Out rolled a small 4-ounce tin with
an opener attached At least
shouldn't have 10 hack the can
open. Then packed in tough
fibered cellophane sealed bag were
endless little oddities.
Another hacking away at this
new interesting package re-
vealed that IT concealed two
packages of long narrow biscuits,
seven in all; a tin-foiled packet of
concentrated coffee, three sugar
cubes fitted snugly at the bottom
and a heavy long cardboard box
containing a fruit bar.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-22
Laval Reported Signing
Military Pact With Nazis

lad received. presumably from
French patriots.
"A legion Of volunteers is riS-
ing at this moment who will 20
TO North Africa 10 fight and
whom we are not going to stop,
to give the answer TO the in
suit inflicted upon France" the
Unite d Press listening post
heard Laval say. France braces
herself. There is no more rivalry
or parties"
The German Trans-Ocean agency
quoted him as saying:
Never 40 long "a I have n
say in the matter will democ-
Taey return 10 France.
He said Marshal Henri Philips
Petain, in making him dictator o
German-occupied France, hsC
given him the heaviest task Z
man can carry on his shoulders
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-22
House Unit Agrees
On Newest Tariff Bill

WASHINGTON, Nov. u UP)
A House ways and means com
.mittee agreed today on the DRAFT
of substitute bill giving the
President wartime power 10 SuS-
pend laws governing tariffs, immi-
grafton and transmission Of infor-
nation 10 and from the United
States. but with limitations de-
scribed by Chairman Jere Cooper
I'D Of Tennessee as proper safe
guards v
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-22
Dec. | Dedd|ine
For Tire Turn-ln

WASHINGTON. Nov. q CUP).
The deadline Tor disposal of
idle" tires today was postponed
from November % to December
l, the date scheduled for the start
OF nationwide gasoline rationing.
Possession of tires in excess of
five per car, with one additional
for each running wheel of trailers
or similar equipment. will be H.
legal after the first Of next month
under gasoline rstionlnG regu-
lationS
Gasoline cannot he purchased
until excessive or idle tires arf
turned in