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Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24

The Fort Wayne section of Army
Emergency Relief boosted its
funds by $2,1449l Saturday, when
a check for this amount was
turned over by the United Music
Operators of Michigan as a result
of their Bomb Toxic campaign
conducted in conjunction with The
Detroit Times.
Bomb Toxic" is the name Of the
catchy. patriotic tune especially
written for the Embarrassing drive
which started weeks before Brig.
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24
Mckay Case
Slated 10 Go TO
Jurors Monday
MistriaI Plea Refused
After Lawyer Links
Defendant TO Al Cspone

Evidence against Frank d, Nc
Kay, state Republican boss, and
seven co-defendants will go to a
federal court jury Monday.
Closing arguments in the case,
which has required almost three
months and seeks TO link the eight
in a far-fiung conspiracy TO de-
fraud liquor interests, were given
Saturday.
A two-hour charge by Judge
Shackleford Miller Jr. Monday
morning will precede deliberations
by the Jury of six men and six
Resents Attack on Murphy
az have not minded the per-
sonai attacks" said George Nc
Nulty, chief of the prosecution
staff, in his final summation.
"but do object 20 counsel for
the defense calling a member
of the supreme court a man
with a diseased mind. i refer
to Justice Frank Murphy, former
governor OF this state"
A principal defense contention
has been that the indictments were
political and pressed by Murphy
Ione-time attorney general and a
Democrat.
Judge Miller instructed the jury
Saturday that the failure of de-
fense to place witnesses on the
stand should not be construed as
evidence of guilt.
"It Is up to the, government to
prove Its case" he said.
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24
Bedroom Fall Kills Chutisi

CINCINNATI, O.. May % uNS)
For many years he made his
living as parachute jumper, aero
bat and Jockey. Today the coroner
blamed the death of David Nc.
Dade. 65. on injuries received wher
he fell out Of bed at Longview
Hospital.
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24

Jackson was attorney general.
lie had no personal interest. He
was just doing his duty.
"The defense attorneys here
have tried every one In this
case except the men they repre-
sent"
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24

Ho-I you Ike 10 drive this fast. desdiy,
Srmoved hGit-nsck tank kiiiey"i
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24
Just Doing Duty

Adams then continued his re-
buttal argument to the jury with
an attack upon defense attorneys
who have argued the indictment
of Mckay was a political issue
between him and Frank Murphy.
Frank Murphy didn't indict
Mckay" said Adams. Robert
jackson indicted Mckay when
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24

Comb asked the mistrial when
Adams pointed his finger al Letter
and said:
"Sure, you paid your income
tax. Every one Of your kind has
since AL CapOne's trouble"
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24
MEXfBM1a<
%. HERE'S A NEW OPPORTUNITY: CHOOSE
YOUR OWN BRANCH OF ARMY SERVICE!

Decide now whether you'd like to join the Air
Force, Armored Force, Cavalry, Coast Artillery,
Engineers, Field Artillery, Infantry or Signal
Corps. Every branch will give you the finest me.
chanical equipment-thorough training-plenty
of acton-and a great chance for advancement.
Whichever one you choose, you'll enjoy the
comradeship of splendid group of men. Amer
lean soldiers today are the healthiest, best
equipped and best fed fighting men on earth.
Talk this over with your friends and with your
parents. Then get full details at the nearest Army
Recruiting and Induction Station. This is going
to be your country one of these days-and your
country needs you nov!
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24
Army Bomber Crash Kills S

McCHORD FIELD, Wash, May
% CUP). - An army bomber
crashed at McChord Field today,
killing its five occupants, army
officials disclosed. The dead in
cluded Lieut.. Col. Eugene Nall, 80,
of Atmore. Ala.
Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24
Mother of Two
In Service Seeks
TO Rent
Landlords Refuse
Because Head Of
Family Is Only ~

l. there one landlord In the
whole city of Detroit who will
rent a medium priced house TO a
mother Of five whose two Oldest
sons are serving their country In
the United States Navy?
II there IN such a landlord. will
he notify Circuit Court Commits
sioner Louis J. Schneider in the
Barlum Building. or the Ameri-
can Red Cross. Immediately?
The commissioner has adjourned
eviction proceedings against the
mother until next Thursday and
he hopes by then some quarters
for the frantic woman may be
found.
Her Story
Here is Mrs. William Plaskey's
story:
~Melvin. 25. Is somewhere on
the Atlantic. William Dr., -.
Ia at Newport News.
81 signed papers 10 allow my
sons 10 enlist because I thought
II was our duty. l did that when
my ia-year-old son, Richard.
said he would assume response
bility for the family. You see,
my husband In an invalid.
Remember, my 19-year-old
n head Of the family, he has
good Job at Packard Motor
Company. But when 20 to
apply for n house, landlords re-
fuse to accept my references
because my son. head OF the
house, Is not of age.
I'VE even tried 10 buy a small
home, give my husbands insur-
snce policies as security, but
nobody will do business with a
19-year-oId. I am almost fran
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
Two Killed
In W eek-End
Auto Crashes
In Delaware
Holly Oak Youth Fatally
Burned In ClaymOnt
Smash-up, Redden Res
ident Killed On High
way Near His Home.

Two persons were killed in auto
mobile accidents in the state over
the weekend. Many others were
hurt in similar mishaps.
The dead are:
Richard B. Brandenberger, 81
years old, Holly Oak, who died in
the Delaware Hospital, Wilmington,
Sunday of burns received when his
motorcycle caught fire following a
collision on the Governor Printz
Boulevard at Stockdale avenue.
Wilmington.
Herman Wilson, 4S years old, of
near Redden, who was killed in
stantly Friday evening when struck
by a truck operated by Edward B.
Savage, % years old, of Dagsboro,
while walking on the dupont High
way, near his home.
Burned After Crash
State police said that the motor
cycle ridden by Brandenberger col
lided with an automobile operated
by Robert Stapleford, 81 years old,
of Is Forest avenue, Claymont,
when the latter's car was making
left turn from the boulevard. Bran
denberger was travelling south at
the time.
The young rider was sprayed
with burning gasoline from his mo-
torcycle. Passersby beat out the |
flames and took him to the hospi-
tai where he died about an hour |
after being admitted. He had suf-
fered a fractured skull, jaw and |
right ankle in addition to his burns.
Stapleford was arrested by state |
police on a charge of manslaughter |
and was held in s2,500 bail for the
Court of General Sessions by Mag
lstrate William F. Jones Of Clay
mont.
Planned To Sell Motorcycle
1t was learned that Brandenberg-
er, a graduate of the Claymont |
High School, was returning from
paint for a sail boat |
upon which he had made a pay
ment. He had planned to use the |
boat after disposing Of his motor
cycle.
He is survived by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence R. Branden-
berger of Walnut street, Holly Oak,
4 brother, Lee, and a sister, Miss
lean Brandenberger, who was in
N. j., when the accident
His death brought the total of
luto fatalities in Delaware so far
his year to SO.
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Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
Theodore Burton
Passes At Rehoboth
Retired Sea Captain And Former
Clerk OF House Was 94 Years Old

Captain Theodore Burton, age "a
years, former skipper of coastal
vessels and one-time clerk of the
Delaware House Of Representatives,
died at Rehoboth ON Monday, July
20, at the home of his grandson,
Theodore Burton II. e.
He was a captain of coast-wide
vessels operating between Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, New York and Will
mington for 81 years. He engaged
in the mercantile business In Mills
boro for rs years and later oper-
lted candy factory.
Captain Burton was born in In
iian River district, the son of John
Hilyard and Mrs. Louise Burton.
He received his early education in
the district schools. and for some
years was engaged in agricultural
pursuits.
Married Twice
His first wife was Ida (Parker)
Burton and by the union there
were two children, Fred H. Burton,
for many years prominent Mills
boro man, now employed. in City
Hall in Philadelphia, and Mrs. Leila
(Burton) Hartnack of San Francis
co, Calf. His second wife was Mrs.
Sallie (Morris) Burton. N +.
Drove Auto At 81 Il
He served as justice of the peace
at Millsboro for 16 years.
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Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
StimsOn Believes Boys
Must Be Drafted
Secretary Of War Confident
Youth 1920 Will Have
To Be Called Up

Secretary of War Stimson ex-
pressed his belief last Thursday
that young married men and youths
Of Is to 20 would have to be draft
ed for the armed forces before a
victory over the Axis is won.
Asked at his press conference
whether the War Department still
believed these men would be need
ed for the Army, Stimson replied
that 1--WE have never had a great
war In which we did not find it
necessary to call up both these
classes"
He reminded reporters that some
young married men already were
being drafted under the selective
service law, and said also he be-
lieved it would be necessary
eventually to lower the draft age
to IS.
However" he said, young men
in that group should not feel it
necessary to alter their plans for
the immediate future"
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
Auto Owners Slow
In Getting New Tags
1870 OF Those Scheduled To APP
pear This Month Fail To Do So

Less than 25 per cent of automo-
bile owners whose registration
numbers end in or 1 and whose
licenses expire September 80 ap-
peared during the first Is days, OF
this month for re-registration,
Frank L. Reed, manager of the Will
mington Office of the Motor Vehicle
Division, said this week.
Owners of passenger cars, trucks,
tractors and other licensed vehicles
were asked to report in accordance
with their registration numbers to
avoid congestion, Mr.. Reed said. He
pointed out that autoists may save
gasoline by avoiding the stops and
starts involved in waiting in a long
line for inspection.
The July 1881 period has been
designated for registrations with
ending in or 3. The Au-
gust lis period will be for num-
bers ending in or 5. Mr.. Reed said
that autoists who intend to regis
ter and who do not do so in the des-
Ignated times will cause congestion |
by appearing at the last minute or
IN a later period than the one in
which they should have been re-
registered.
Registration plates with the red
insert marked 1870" expire Sep
ember 80. These should be renew
ID in the designated periods before
hat date. Inspection lanes are OPP
N from $3.50 a. m. to 4:S0 p. m.
week days, and to noon Saturdays.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
I Iribnani-BrO0ks
Head Boxing Card
HereNext thursday
F am Gus Wilmington
Puglists To Fight At
Ball Park; Bouts Start
At z O'clock; Benefit
Fort Salisbury.

Fight fans of lower Delaware
will be given an opportunity to see
Delaware's foremost fisticuff ar
lists In action at the Milford Ball
Park next Thursday evening,
starting at z o'clock, when AL Tri-
buani, former Golden Glove cham
pion and a resident of Wilmington,
will be the featured attraction of
the all-star boxing bouts being
sponsored by the Milford Kiwanis
Club, proceeds for the benefit of
the Fort Salisbury recreation CEN
ter.
Also appearing on the same card
will be Lou Brooks, famous negro
heavyweight, also of Wilmington,
who will meet an opponent in an
exhibition bout.
Private Nick Laico of Fort Sauls-
bury, former New Jersey middle
weight champion, will be Tribuani's
opponent, and those in the know
say this bout, the wind-up feature,
will be a real knock down, drag
out melee.
Brooks has met many OF the best
in the heavyweight ranks today,
and experts say that with a little
more professional experience the
powerful built Wilmington youth
will be ready for a crack at the
title. Packing a lethal punch in
either hand, Brooks, despite his
weight, is as quick on his feet as
a lightweight, and has great stay
Ing and recuperative powers, DEM
onstrating this ability to take it
and come back fighting in his re-
cent battle with Joey Maxim, the
Tornado"
Tribuani, for a long time king
Of the eastern amateur ranks, now
turned pro, is knocking them over
In rapid succession, and a brilliant
frsEn 70 l'ase }. P'sass1
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
Army Bomber
Crashes Into.
Barn Near.
Slaught'rBeach.
Broken Oil Line Causes
Twin MOtOred Craft
To Make Forced Land
ing; Crew Of Three
Escape Injury.

A twin-motored Army bomber
crashed into a barn on the farm OF
the late Charles e. Reed near
Slaughter Beach last Saturday
morning in making a forced land
ing because of a broken oil line.
The three members of the crew
escaped unhurt.
Army Public Relations officers in
Philadelphia refused to divulge the
names Of the Army fliers involved
in the crash.
According to Mrs. Reed and her
son and grandson, Frank L. Reed,
27 years old, and Crerar Bennett,
age 19 years, the trio had a mir
aculous escape from possible death.
The witnesses saw the bomber
circling over their farm, heard the
sudden sputtering Of the motor as
it appeared to miss" and finally
saw the plane descend.
The plane narrowly missed strik-
ing<a farm house, but the pilot was
unable to guide his ship away from
the barn. The force of the impact
nearly caused the barn to collapse.
The bomber was severely dam
aged, as was a truck, which was
being housed in the barn. The
plane came to complete stop only
after being wedged in the barn
building, which was only built last
December.
After the crash the plane crew
Philadelphia, and mill
itary guard was rushed to the
farm to protect the damaged ship
from onlookers. ~
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
VIII Test Defense
Units DOWn State
Mayor E. c. Evans An
nOunces 2 Tests; One To
Be Held This Afternoon

Kent and Sussex defense organi-
cations are preparing for air raid
precaution tests.
Mayor Edward G. Evans, Sussex
county coordinator, announces two
defense tests for his area. The first
will be countrywide alert on Fri
day, July "a, from to 4 p. m, when
all rules and regulations of the
bIackout will be observed, exclu-
sive of lights. The next will be a
dusk -to-dawn alert, with an all
out blackout period, the date to be
selected.
Kent county's coordinator, May
or j. Wallace Woodford of Dover,
rep6rts a countrywide daylight air
raid test will be held sometime
within the next two weeks when
problems in first aid, incendiary
bomb combatance, and other
phases of defense will be practic-
ed.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
Legion Auxiliary
Wants Old Records
Will Sell Them And Buy
New Ones For Boys
In Service

The American Legion Auxiliary
is sponsoring a drive in this city
for old broken and scratched phon-
ograph records, which will be sold
for scrap, and the proceeds used
to buy new records for the boys in
the service, both here and abroad.
A dispatch from a New York
Times correspondent in Australia,
shows that there is a real need
for this sort of entertainment. The
quotation follows:
IF somebody at home wanted to
do something for the boys who are
fighting this war, he would see to
it that every squadron had first
class phonograph and records, so
that there would always be evail-
able good hot jazz and classical
music, There is no better morale
builder"
Boxes in which old records may,
be placed are in the vestibule Of
the Plaza Theatre and in the j. c,
Penney store. The drive will be
held from July "a to August 2.
Mrs. August Faix is the local chair
man.
1t is expected that 37,500,000 old
records will be donated by the
nation.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
State May
Benefit AS
Result OF Suit
Lawyer Suggests Della
ware Park Racing AS
!. sOciation SurrenderAp-
prOximately 100000.

UNFOLDING of lower court deci-
sion last Monday by the State Su-
preme Court in the suit of William
Arthur Wise against the Delaware
Steeplechase and Race Association
over the computing of the break
age" at Delaware Park has arous-
ed much discussion as to the dis
position of the moneys estimated
to be upwards Of 100000.
The suit brought by Wise in
1910 in Superior Court contended
that the association had illegally
retained money resulting from its
computation of the "breakage"
which actually was due to persons
who were successful in the wagers
placed at the track. In February
Of last year the court returned a
verdict in favor of the plaintiff,
and which was consequently ap-
pealed to the Supreme Court by
the association. Last Monday the
court upheld the earlier decision.
David ]. Reinhardt, Jr., who rep
resents Wise, wrote letter to Rae
ing Commission in which he said
'fthe total amount so illegally re-
tanned by the association is un-
known to me, but / believe that the
same represents many, many thou
sands of dollars of money wagered
by the public. The exact amount of
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Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
Bathing Beach.
Opened E. Here
Last Saturday
Frank Zebley Of Will
mington S erved AS
Prog ram Chairman;
Plaques Presented.

The new bathing beach and rec
reation park was formally opened
last Saturday after the dedication
program had been postponed twice
due to the fact the beach was not
completed. -..
Frank R. zebley of Wilmington,
former speaker of the State House
of Representatives, was the pro-
gram chairman. Honor guests in
cluded Representatives of organiza-
tons who have aided in complet-
ing the project, one of the most
extensive municipal improvements
ever undertaken by the city.
1t was held up at various times
by lack Of funds, labor, etc., until
this spring when a municipal drive
was organized to finish the work.
residents responded with a
will, donating their time and SER
vices to complete the park.
The dedication program, arrang-
ed by Mayor Edward c. Evans, in
cluded: Invocation, the Rev. Joseph
Kinks, pastor of Christ Episcopal
flag raising, in charge of
Legion, with Post Com
nander Lester E. Clendaniel, Major
Anthony Summers, Lieutenant-Col-
onel VIM. E. Lank and Andrew Kos
ia, officiating; presentation of
plaques provided by the bathing
peach committee in appreciation
If cooperation and donations by
Robert ]. Clendaniel of Ellendale.
The Burris plaque was in memory
# Mr.. Burris' sons, William Rich
Lrd and Robert Franklin, while the
plaque was in memory
# Mr.. Clendaniel's daughter, Edith
daude. The dedication address was
made by Mayor Evans. ,.s
Among those who aided the pro-
ect were: t~ r,
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Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
Wrights Open New
Firestone Store
Milford Firm VIII Run Business In
Connection With Garage

Lewis Wright, part owner and
manager of Wrights Garage at the
Haven Lake intersection, this city,
has announced the grand opening
of a new Home and Auto Supply
Store for this Saturday, July 25.
Specializing in the famous Fire
stone home and auto supplies the
store is located next door to the
garage in what used to be the
automobile show room.
Mr.. Wright, in partnership with
his father, Levin Wright, has for
a number of years successfully op-
Grated and is continuing to- oper-
ate one of the largest garage and
auto service centers in lower Del
aware. The Wrights, active in the
Chamber of Commerce and
in all matters and move
ments pertaining to civic improve
nent will, without a doubt, bring
The same energy and square busi-
ness dealing into their new busi-
less venture and their many pa
IRONS and friends wish them sue
,eSS.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
School Bus Service
Faces Cnrfailment
Some Operators Report That They Haze Been I'm
able To Procure Facilities Necessary TO Garry On
Their Routes; Problem May Be Solved

stated the hope is that there is
sufficient time beforel schools re-
open to solve this problem.
At the boards reorganization, DIR.
Henry. v. P. Wilson, Dover, was
elected vice president, succeeding
Samuel N. Culver, Delmar.
Mr.. Adams was reelected assist
ant secretary. DR.. Holloway, by vir-
tue of his office as superintendent,
is secretary.
New Members
DR.. James Beebe, Lewes, who
succeeded Mr.. Culver as a board
member, and Jacob H. Speicher,
New Castle, who succeeded Philip
D. Laird, also New Castle, attended
their first meeting.
The board approved a uniform
accounting system for local funds
of all state supervised and special
school districts, to become effective
with the new school year. The sys-
tenn will not cover state appropria-
tions.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
AH-Stars Play Nylon
dup Ponters Here Sun.
Horace Wiley VIII Work Hill For
Milford Nine

After a great deal of organiza-
ton work and preliminary prac-
tice the Milford All-Stars, local
baseball nine, are ready to open
their 1912 season, by playing the
strong Seaford dupont Club at the
Milford Ball Park this Sunday af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock.
Appearing in the Milford lineup
will be Bill Johnson, catcher; Joe
Griffith, shortstop; Frank Hall,
centerfield; Richard KINNEY, first
base; Henry Holland, third base;
Bill Sparklin, right field; Chuck"
Wright, second base; Tom Palmer,
left field, and Horace Wiley, pit
cher.
Among those playing for the du-
Pont nine will be George Slater,
former Milford star; George Short,
one of the greatest catchers ever
turnd out down state and a host
of former college stars.
On August 2, the All-Stars will
play the redoubtable Milford Yanks
this game will also be played at
the Milford Ball Park.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
State Firenlell
Call Off Their
Executive C ON m it tie e
Votes Unanimously To
Dispense With 1912
Session; Audit Books.

The executive committee of the
Delaware State Firemen's Associ-
alton voted to dispense with the
state convention this year and in
stead hold an executive meeting in
'Delmar, September 16, at 2 p. m.
The usual program will be greatly
curtailed and the firemen believe
they can complete the business in
a few hours, since the present Off
GERS are expected to hold over
until the next regular state con-
vention is held and there is not
much business expected.
The action was taken after ques-
tionnaires were sent to the 4S COM
panies in the state. Thirty-five of
these replied and % were opposed
% holding a convention under the
present conditions. State President
Frank C. O'Neal presided at the
meeting.
The rotation by counties for en-
tertaining the state convention will
start with Delmar when the regular
schedule is resumed.
The state president named audit
ing committees to audit the books
of the treasurer and the books Of
the Relief Association. E.. c. Bailey
Of Laurel; Reuben Stewart, of Sea-
ford, and Robert Croes, of Grams
ton Heights, audited the books of
the treasurer; Daniel Dougherty,
F. E. Burke, of Clayton, and Harry
9. Tee, of Harrington, audited the
books of the Relief Association.
Monograph copies of the audit
will be sent to each company.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24
CONSUMERS ADVISED
ON SUGAR BUYING

There is no occasion for a
consumer to purchase sugar
unless he needs 1t, DR.. Frank
Herson, chairman Of Milford's
Price and Rationing Board,
announced today.
Reports have come to our
attention, Mr.. Herson stated,
that consumers are under the
impression that they must buy
sugar because they have ra-
tion books. The possession of
a war ration book merely as
sures the consumer his right
to buy sugar on an equitable
basis with his fellow men. If
he does not need the sugar,
he should not buy it. {
Consumers, however, were
cautioned to keep their war
ration books carefully. These
books may, at a later date, be
used for other commodities if
they are rationed.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-24

While the reopening Of state
public schools is still almost two
months away, the State Board Of
Education at present is confronted
with curtaiIed bus service in out
lying school districts.
This condition was disclosed last
Friday as the state board met for
reorganization. Howard L. Seaman,
Wilmington, was reelected presi-
dent for a second term.
OF the 10 contracts awarded so
far, the board was informed by ].
o. Adams, board business manager,
there is some question whether
buses may be secured for five of
the routes.
The operator of three routes in
the Smyrna district has been un-
able to secure transportation facili-
ties to date. Two other districts are
In a questionable stage.
May Be Solved
DR.. H. v. Holloway, state super
of public instruction.