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Evening star., 1943-07-04
Nine Volunteers Float
Six Days on Life Raft
To Test Army Ration
81 the Associated Press.

81 the Associated Press.
Volunteering as human guinea
pigs, nine men have just completed
test Of Air Forces Nfe-saving
equipment by drifting In rubber
RATS for six days in the Gulf Of
Mexico, the Army announced yes
terday.
The medical section Of the School
Of Applied Tactics at Orlando, Fla,
staged the experiment, in which the
six officers and three enlisted men
were set adrift June 20 In two small
RATS about IS miles OF Tarpon
Springs, Fla. The RATS were
equipped with rations and equip
ment already in general use. rs well
As other items being considered for
standard adoption.
Taking part In the test were Maj.
M. w. Boynton, Chicago; Capt.
George II. Waltz, New York: Seret.
Thomas H. CLANCY, Wacissa, Fla;
Corpl. Gilbert Bowman. Boulder,
Colo, and Corpl. Aubrey Nelson,
Dallas. Tex, all Of the Flight Con-
troll Command, Winston-s Salem, N.
c., and Capt. K. o. Bennington,
Missoula, Mont; Capt. H. A. Mess
more, Lincoln, Nebr.; 1t. AL Ber-
man and 1t. John A. Beggs. Chat
tahoochee, Fla, Of the School Of
Applied Tactics.
For the first ~ hours. the Army
said, none Of the men ate or drank.
After that each followed a different
routine-one went without food or
water, another had limited amount
Of water, a third drank water and
ate *" rations. Several sunburn
lotions were tested.
While the men were on the RATS,
an Air Forces crash boat stood by
under the command Of Maj. George
w. Holt. West Wabasha, MINI. Twice
daily the men went aboard the crash
boat for quick physical check ups,
and data obtained in these exam
nations will form the basis for de-
terrnining the proper emergency
diet to be supplied on the RATS. Al
ready, said the Army, definite
water-consumption discipline has
been developed and probably will be
recommended as standard pro-
cedure.
During the early part Of the expert
ment, one man-he was not identi-
fied-became so Ill 1t was necessary
to take him ashore. The greatest
loss Of weight In the six days was
13 pounds, the Army reported, add
ing that the men who completed
the test showed few signs Of fatigue.
Evening star., 1943-07-04

will be $500, and who owed 1912
tax Of 1855 on his $500 income
from a civilian job.
AS a soldier, he will not be subject
to withholding on his service pay.
He will owe no tax on 1943 income
because of the liberal exemptions
applying to members of the armed
forces 1,500 plus the regular ex-
emptions).
However, on September IS he will
be required to file a declaration of
estimated tax for 1943 by reason of
having had a gross income from
wages In 1912 greater than the gross
income which can reasonably be ex-
pected to be received from wages
in 1943.
No 1943 Liability.
In his declaration of estimated tax
he will compute his 1943 liability. If
any. Since his 1912 tax exceeds the
tax on his 1943 service income, the
excess of the 1912 tax over the 1943
tax would have to be added to the
1943 liability If he were an ordinary
taxpayer.
But being a serviceman, he is en-
titled to take advantage of the
special provision allowing him to de-
duct from such excess of the 1912
tax over the 1943 tax so much of
the 1912 tax as Is attributable to
earned" income, l. e.. wage or salary
income not in excess of $4,000.
Since all Of the 1912 tax was at
tributable to earned" income of less
than that amount, none of the
higher 1912 tax need be added to the
1943 liability in his case.
Thus his declaration Of estimated
tax will show no 1943 liability. There
will, Of course, be no September IS
or December Is installments to pay.
On March IS, 1914, the serviceman
will file his final return for 1943
showing no liability, but an actual
overpayment, due to the crediting Of
the amount paid on his 1912 tax to-
ward the 1913 liability. Thus, what
ever amounts he paid on March IS
and June IS, 1943, on his 1942 tax
will be refunded.
There will be no unabated portion
of the lower years tax due March
Is, 1914, since there Is no liability
for the lower year 1943).
Evening star., 1943-07-04
Star Staff Photo.

Tennant. an insurance man, re-
moved At trees from a vacant area
to make it ready for q community
garden. There are several garden
patches about the city cut from
thick underbrush.
TOO bad we can't credit land i'm
provement." said one Of the judges.
Those people certainly would win a
prize"
A formal" Victory garden they
came upon stumped the judges In
scoring on arrangement" The beds
OF a typical formal flower garden
had been planted with vegetables.
They seem to have planted every
thing except corn and potatoes"
said one Judge.
Evening star., 1943-07-04
BY GEORGE KENNEDY.

The grand prize judging team in
the $1,000 Victory garden contest
two experts from the Agriculture
Department and q woman landscape
architect-inspected selected gar
dens all over Washington at the end
Of the week until they were ready
to drop in their tracks.
Gardens Judged were the best In
the defense areas selected by neigh
borhood judges. The grand prize
Judging team will inspect the gar
dens again in September before
awarding the eight $25 War bonds
offered by The Star for the best
gardens in as many sections OF the
city and adjoining counties and the
500 War bond for the best garden
in Metropolitan Washington.
Many Of the gardens were in beau-
tiful condition despite the June
drought. Others on high dry ground
had visibly suffered through no fault
Of the gardeners.
Gardens like these" said Victor
r. Boswell, author of the Agricul-
ture Departments handbook on VIC
tory gardens, "are bound to have an
effect on the national economy.
You can see that many Of them are
planted by people who are disturbed
about things and want to be sure
that they are going to eat. Com
mercial production of table vegeta-
bles Is OF this year. These city
gardens are doing something to
make up the deficit"
Mr.. Boswell was tireless In his
investigation of that wartime phe-
nomenon, the city garden.
At the very north end Of the city
In the Shepherd Park section the
judges came upon something diff
ferent. 1t was typical farm gar
den with 100-foot rows Of potatoes
and corn; and the corn was feet
tell.
Along came a farmer looking man
of so in work clothes.
What kind of corn is this?"
asked Royal Haskell, plant patholo-
gist Of the Agriculture Department.
That's field corn," the man said
"You know darned well field corn
makes the best roasting ear If it is
picked young enough"
This gardener was producing the
ingredients for old-fAshioned succo-
tash. Lima bean vines were climb
ing on the tall corn stalks.
Mrs. Chase Donaldson, the third
judge, was amazed at the amount of
cucumbers planted in one of the
gardens.
Il think they're going to live on
pickles" she said.
On one Of the rides between gar
dens she told of two Office girls
cultivating a garden at the Public
Evening star., 1943-07-04

Look at that corn" the man said.
That's Vice President Wallace's
hybrid golden bantam. 1t was
planted two weeks later than the
corn behind it, and you can see it
has caught up. And it has more ears
to the stalk"
At luncheon the inspection party
was Joined by Richard P. White,
head Of the Contest Committee and
Washington representative of the
American Association of Nursery
men.
Some of the Washington gardens
were made by pioneers who cleared
wildernesses this spring in order to
plant. A group of Mount Pleasant
gardeners headed by William Gu
sick, an attorney, and Philip c.
Evening star., 1943-07-04

Health Center at Bethesda. They
had heard rotenone powder should
be used carefully as there is short
age. Neighboring gardeners saw
them busting their bean plants with
a powder puff, patting the underside
OF every leaf.
The judges had some difficulty
with the mathematical formula of
scoring. Second-choice gardens kept
adding up higher than others they
liked better.
j. Morton Franklin, Victory gar
den supervisor. and this reporter
accompanied the judges.
An elderly couple in the Cleve-
land Heights section were the proud
exhibitors of one of the best gar
dens in the Northwest section.
Evening star., 1943-07-04
I. R. Gamble 10 Direct
Third War Loan Drive

Secretary Of Treasury Morgenthau
has named Ted r. Gamble to Or
garize and direct the third War
Loan drive scheduled to start Sep
tember 8.
Mr.. Gamble has been associated
with the bond sales organization
here since December, 1941. He is q
former theater owner from Portland,
Ore. The United States Junior
Chamber Of Commerce chose him
last year as one of the 10 out
standing young men in the country.
His new title Is nation director
Of the Treasury Departments War
Finance Division.
Evening star., 1943-07-04
New Device Used
To Get Pet Food
nv the Assoriatad pres.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO.-Newest device
OF the Society for Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals:
The pet pakit
It's carton cafe owners give to
patrons on request. The diner
scrapes leftovers from his plate into
the box, to take home to his pet.
Evening star., 1943-07-04

APPOINTED-Y. e. Booker,
investment banker, has &C
cepted the chairmanship Of
the service districts under the
Business and Finance Division
of the Community War Fund.
He already has started organ
izing for the campaign next
fall. Harris A Ewing Photo.
Evening star., 1943-07-04
The Poy-As-Y -You-Go Tax

Fifteenth of q series OF articles
explaining the pdy-1s-you-go tar
act.
Evening star., 1943-07-04
SUMMER CAMPS.

SUMMER CAMPS.
BOYS PRIVATE CAMP, NEAR RICHMOND,
bus transportation. MRS. N. A.
M00DsQN. Kamp kentWood. Quinton. Va.
LONGFELLOW CAMP.
SEVERN RIVER, NEAR ANNAPOLIS, ND.
BOYS TIA. JUNE, 26-AUausT %.
Booklet upon keauest.
t2sfdHHitdFdl6w % dHiddi scHoo}k k.lS1.!ss,si S1ss s6H3ss "a.
Evening star., 1943-07-04
lst and 2nd TRUST LOANS

1St and End TRUST LOANS.
Let US refinance your property. We will
arrange your payments to suit your budget
First-trust loans on D. c., Md. and Va
property. Second-trust loans up to s
years to pay back on D. c., Md. and Va.
property.
Prompt and courteous service Consult
Us before borrowing. Lowest rates.
COLONIAL INVESTMENT CO.,
Evening star., 1943-07-04

MONEY ON SECOND TRUST.
We will buy second-trust notes, D. c.,
nearby Nd. or Va. Reasonable rates
NATIONAL MORTGAGE g. INVESTMENT
1912 N. Y. Ave. NV. National $3.50.
Evening star., 1943-07-04

PERSONAL LOAN COMPANIES.
Operating Under Uniform Small
Loan Ld1Ds.
Evening star., 1943-07-04
MONEY WANTED.

J, 500 NEEDED FOR 2nd TRUST IMME-
lately, for 8 years. payable monthly:
mus 15%. plus SO interest: good Sc
lrity. Box 457-M, Star
Evening star., 1943-07-04
MONEY TO LOAN.

LOANS ON REAL ESTATE.
P. j. WALSHE, INC,
1115 Eye st. NV. MA. 64es.
Evening star., 1943-04-20

be forthcoming. I have sent my
friend Charles for the water
The Redhead looked up, openely
curious. "Your friend Charles, I
take it, is the younger of the two
and more capable of carrying a
whole glass of water?"
The waiter shrugged his should
ers He is a timid man, madame
Why should I 60 for the water when
he will get it for me? I am tired
You are a man of some astute-
ness," ventured. I'm the Army you
would be a sergeant within two
months"
Perhaps I shall, monsieur. A
month, two months, who knows?
You are at Dix?"
Il am at Bragg" I told him. IT
am at the Field Artillery Replace
ment Center, largest artillery train
ing station in the world, Brig. Gen.
Edwin P. Parker, jr, commanding.
Il have friend at the Field Artil-
lery Replacement Center" he said.
He is in the 18th Battalion. You
must look him up. I write his name
for you on my card. You will give
Evening star., 1943-04-20
INSTALLMENT XVIII,

There was a little note stuck in
my typewriter when 1 came back
from prowling for news. 1t looked
like Pvt. C"One-Shot') Bushemi's S
tvping. THE stockholders of the
Union Of Hargroves Creditors" it
read, will hold a business meeting
this evening about o'clock in the
latrine of Barracks No. 2, Head
quarters Battery. Please be present
or we will beat your head in"
1t was the day before my fur
Tough. so I got the general drift
The vultures who were contributing
to the furlough would probably
stand around froWning and figure
out some sort of budget for my
vacation. I could picture the blue
nOSed demons SlaShlng away at my
enjoyment.
The meeting had an unexpectedly
small attendance: Maury Sher. mess
sergeant of Battery D of the Sd and
chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee of the Union: Pvt.
Bushemi, principal stockholder and
president, and Pvt. CFirst Class
Thomas James Montgomery Mulve-
hill, chaplain.
Pvt. Mulvehill beamed. "Sergt.
Hart sends his regrets. He has a
heavy heavy in Ellington. He is
with us in spirit, though"
Come in, drip" said Bushemi.
Sergt. Sher got down to business.
i've got to hand it to you, SON. he
said. Gone through this much
of the month and still haven't tried
to get any Of your furlough money
back from the chaplain We're all
proud Of you"
"Shucks,' I blushed. Weren't
nothin', I was able to bum a ciga-
rette here and there"
MCGEE" said Mulvehill, clearing
his throat, you leave tomorrow for
New York, where there are many
Snares to trap the unWary. Don't
buy any gold watches in the park
or any stolen furs anywhere. You
know, I presume, about buying the
Brooklyn Bridge"
Now, we don't have any reStric-
tions about the way you spend your
money said Bushemi. Only last
time You spent too much money on
taXlcabs. You'll have to use the
buses and subway more this trip.
All the shows you want to see, all
the books you can buy-but taxi
cabs only for very special dates"
Urges Conservative Tips.
Somebody has been eXaggerating
this taXicab--" I began.
"TaXicabs," Sher broke in, "only
for very special dates. You may go
to the opera once if you sit down.
stairs and twice if you sit in the
family circle. You are not to buy
more than six theater tickets. In
uniform, you can see all the movies
YOU want for two bits each"
And be conservative in tipping
the walters" said Mulvehill. tap
ping his glasses on the window sill.
Very conservative. Short change
them. if necessary"
Tell him about the budget" said
Bushemi, with unnecessary impa-
tience.
AS the matter stands on the fur
Tough deal" said Sher, YOU owe
Evening star., 1943-04-20
$4,000, ,000-gallon shortage in water

$4,000, ,000-gallon shortage in water
at this very instant. On the other
hand, madame, all supply ships
to Great Britain use Scotch whisky
as ballast for the return trip. Per-
haps madame would like a glass of
Scotch whisky?"
The Redhead lifted an eyebrow
II wonder" she said, what they
use in the finger bowls here-rub-
bing alcohol? I do not want Scatch
whisky. I want water"
ut is as madame wishes" the
waiter said, bowling from the knees.
He walked away and returned again
to lean against a post. The Red
head drummed her fingers on the
tablecloth.
Don't be afraid of him." said the
Redhead. Call his bluff"
"Ahem," I said. He stopped
humming little tune with which
he had engaged himself, and he
looked at me with kindly curiosity,
"Ahem," I repeated. Are you the
waiter with the water for my
daughter?'
He turned on tight, polite little
smile. THE water, monsieur, will
Evening star., 1943-04-20
S&nhz.eA2n6eMymY/
6 DwMARION +ARGROVF
/MARION HARGRON

Bushemi % dollars. me 10. Mulvehill
10, Hart 10. That's So dollars.
Counting the 10 you'll wire Bushemi
for before the weeks over, it's g.
With what money we have taken
from you and given to the chap
lain during the past few weeks, you
should make out all right"
Must I be treated as a child?" I
asked.
"Okay," said the sergeant, as if I
had not spoken, that's 81 dollars
on the red side. Now, on the credit
side, you have your wages of AZ
dollars for February-minus a dollar
and half for laundry and a couple
of bucks for cleaning. Debts that
we can bank on your collecting on
payday, 20 dollars. That's $3.50
From 50. take away $3.50 leaves
three dollars and half we amt
got"
I'VE can cut it down to size" I
said Wistfullv. I'll give you three
and half of my furlough money" ;"
Fit the income to the budget"
said Bushemi never the budget
to the income"
Il can get four dollars for my coin
collection" I sighed.
when you get back broke. Nc
Gee" said Mulvehill. you are not
to eat breakfast at the Service Club.
You are not to take out any post
exchange books. You will get your
cigarettes from Sergt. Sher, who
will ration them out to you as per
budget.
Water for a Redhead.
Sergt. Sher, Pvt BuShemi and the
other members of the Union of Har-
groves Creditors would have been
quite pleased at the sight. Instead
Of spending their money lavishly
on taXicab sightseeing trips and
expensive shows, l was dining
quietly in a conservative grillroom
with the Redhead. We weren't even
discussing ways to spend their
hard-earned money.
Little man" she said, will you
please ask the waiter for more
water?"
Il beg your pardon" he said.
rather unctuously. There is
Evening star., 1943-04-20

him the regards of Eduardo En-
riquez?"
THE day I return" I promised
him, Il shall look him up"
The timid Charles approached
with the water, which Eduardo
poured for the Redhead. This is too
joyful an occasion for water, mad
ame," he said. "A martini?"
Does Eduardo Enriquez person.
ally indorse the martini?" the Red
head asked.
Eduardo Enriquez has been
drinking them in the kitchen him.
self all evening"" he beamed.
Il thought" said the Redhead,
that something more than music
had soothed that savage breast"
(To be continued)
(Copyright, 1943, by Henry Holt d Co..
Evening star., 1943-04-20
'Presenteeism' for 80
Years Ended by Illness

Tom Mulligan, possessor of a rec
ord for "presenteeism" of which~any
worker would be proud, is away from
his job in Glen Echo Amusement
Park for the first time in 80 years.
Ill at his home, he is expected to
return in few days to his post as
doorkeeper at the parks Midway.
Evening star., 1943-04-20

Domestic help is hard to find
but you may find it through want
Ad" in The Star.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-26
Calendar Of Social Events

TODAY
Local social dancing followed
dancing. TO 10 m. in Local so Hall.
Loyal Lodge number 10
lowing supper $780, St Luke's Church House
Phoenix Lodge number Is f. and A. NJ Master Mason
1880, Masonic Temple lodge
Loyal Order OF Moose number 1872 o'clock Moose Hall
Mothersngers 7:45 music Ypsilanu
Auxiliary Veterans OF Foreign
Hall Members will bring sandwiches
bands after the business meeting.
WEDNESDAY
Rebekah Lodge sewing bee / m, with Mrs Harry
Miles
Ladies' Literary Club, Social Service Day O'clock
luncheon O'clock Literary Club House.
Huron Navy Mothers Club Navy Day O'Clock
Ypsilan High School auditorium; regular meeting Navy
Mothers Club omitted
Past Chiefs Honor all sewing
Miss Carpenter sandwiches service
dish pass and sewing material
Washenaw Rebekah Officers Club o'clock with Mrs
Women Of the Moose, o'clock at Hall
Ypslan 2S2 American Legion o'clock. Legion
home Speaker will be Lieut.. II. Atkinson. S.
Ypslan Fraternal Order 1914
Cross 80
Red Cross surgical dressings five Welch Hall o'clock
and at ST. Lukes Church House $50 to and 1880 $3.50
o'clock
Girl Scouts: troop five o'clock Roosevelt eight o'clock
St Lukes Church House 345 Roosevelt; troop
II, o'clock. Prospect: 10 o'clock Starkweather
THURSDAY
Riverside Study Club luncheon 1873 Mrs.
Throne.
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Rotary

Continued from Page One)
developed by a Frenchman who
succeeded in smuggling It out of
France just in time to escape the
Germans, in a rifle grenade to
which the armor OF the heaviest
tank presents no obstacle. Last
summer the Russians, supplied by
the United States with Bazookas
and these rifle grenades. destroyed
5000 German tanks in two weeks
time, and thus turned the tide
of battle.
The Colonel pointed out that
not only are these specialized in
struments OF war costly to manu-
facture. but they are also costly
in that we must manufacture them
in great quantities without know.
ing whether we will ever have to
use them all-or how soon they
may become obsolete He express.
ed great concern lest we undertake
the invasion of France relying too
heavily on existing instruments OF
war and unprepared, perhaps. for.
new developments by the enemy.
Human ingenuity probably can
not match" he said. human in
genuity under pressure.
Guests for the day were: George
f. Lewis, OF Ann Arbor; John r.
MacLachlan, OF Plymouth; Rus
sell Price. OF Belleville; and c. p
Steimle, OF Ypsilanti.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-26
Service Fund

Continued from Page One)
OF all local labor unions met for
dinner at Kaufman's, after which
they heard short talks by n. l..
Munro, campaign chairman, d. NJ.
Silkworth, president Of the Ypsi-
lanti Community Fund, Andrew
Johnson. colonel of the special
gifts division, and Charles Bridges,
vice president OF UAW-ClO Local
so. The urgency OF this present
campaign and the great need which
it will fulfill were stressed by all
speakers. Representatives receiv-
ed instruction and supplies and
material. and will begin immediate
ly the project OF personally con-
tacting each worker in order to
secure contributions for the drive.
Members OF the Board Of Direc-
tors OF the Community Fund at a
meeting Monday evening approved
the budget established for distribu'
ton Of the funds raised through
the coming drive.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-26
O.E.S. INITIATES
SIX CANDIDATES

Six candidates, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Brucker, Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
don Brucker and Mr.. and Mrs. Ron.
aid Lanphier were initiated into the
Order Of Eastern Star and a mem
orial service was performed at the
special meeting OF Ypsilanti Chap.
ter. Monday evening.
Following the initiation OF candf-
dates. the memorial service in
memory OF five members who have
been taken by death in the last
year, was presented by the officers
Those remembered were Tracy
Towner. Mrs. Mary SALISBURY,
Hiram Fisk, Mrs. Margaret Trues-
dell and Louis Glasson.
Preceding the meeting a delicious
chicken dinner was served to the
members and visitors from Samson
Chapter, Detroit. Belleville and Os.
coda. Mrs. Stanley Rose was dinner
chairman.
The next regular meeting will be
Nov. s.
Mrs. Earl Duffy and Mrs. r. H.
Kintigh spent Saturday in Ann
Arbor.
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Peace

Continued from Page One)
Fla, and the Ball-Burton-Hill-Hatch
group.
I'VE ought to pass the resolu-
ton in about three days with near
ly 90 votes for it and not over six
or eight against said Barley.
Senate leaders. however, were
warned Of bitter fight by Sens.
Pepper, Ball (R) Mimi. Burton (R)
Ohio, Hatch Cd n. NJ, Hill CD
Ala. and Guffey Cd Pa.
Here is the tragedy OF the sit
uation,' said Hatch. THE Senate
under the resolution advises the
President to go ahead and make
any kind of an agreement, includ.
ing the League of Nations, and
the Senate does not intend to give
that authority in the resolution"
And the Senate would not rat
fly a treaty containing It," added
Pepper.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-26
Municipal Court

Charged with being intoxicated
and disorderly. Della Weatherbee
and Emma Starks, 1857 Quincy
Court. each paid fines OF s25 when
arraigned before Justice A. NJ. Van
dersall. For the same offense. Nor.
ton Thompson and Frank Patkus,
ia s. Huron st. both paid fines
OF s15. For being disorderly Joseph
Beaver. Willow Court, paid sl5.
carl z. Krause and Clausin NJ.
skunk. both paid fines of $40 for
driving at an excessive speed. while
Orie l.. Karnes paid sl2 on the
same charge.
Mondays receipts in municipal
court totaled s42705. while at the
police station s37 was paid for mi
nor traffic fines.