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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
County Health
Department to
Seek $4,000
Committee Will
Consider Report
Wednesday

Washtenaw County Health De.
partment is going TO need an esti-
mated $4,000 over and above its
usual annual expenses for the next
fiscal year. Oct. l. 1943-Oct. |.
1914. members of the department
told conference Monday in Ann
Arbor between a county supervis-
ors committee. federal represen-
tatives and members Of the health
department. The additional sum
will be needed because of the in
creased demand for services and
facilities in the rapidly growing
industrial area in and around Yp-
SLANT.
Federal agencies. principally,
will be asked to supply the funds
because II Is the federal war plant
workers nearby who viii create
the additional need. The State OF
Michigan will be asked for some
of the $4,000 and the county will
make its usual expenditure in the
area.
Those attending the Monday
meeting will meet Wednesday in
Ann Arbor with the Finance Com
mittee OF the Board OF Superyis-
ors TO confer on health needs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
Trade Pact Restrictions Sought by House

Washington. Apr. PINS The
House Ways and Means Committee
starts voting today on amendments
to legislation renewing the reciprO-
cal trade agreements act. with con-
gressional sentiment for restric-
lions increasing steadily.
Although Republicans will lead
the fight TO limit the authority
granted under the act, which ex-
pires June IL. it Is known that sew
eral influential House Democrats
have decided TO join them in the
battle.
Focal point OF the controversy is
a COP proposal that Congress claim
the right TO nullify any agreement
within so days OF its effective date
by simply passing a concurrent
resolution.
In addition. there is extensive
support for another Republican
proposal which would allow any
aggrieved parties TO take their case
TO the L. s. Customs Court within
30 days after proclamation OF the
rates and restrictions contained in
trade treaty.
Il think We have an excellent
chance 10 write both OF these
amendments into the BILL said
Rep. knptson OF Minnesota. rank
lag Republican on the committee.
There is no intention on the part
OF the Republicans to block passage
OF the bill. but We do feel that rea-
sonable amendments should be a..
tached."
Secretary OF state Hull is seek
Ing a three-year extension OF the
law, but Republicans are demanding
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
City Receives
USO Notice

The Official United Service Or
gauizations certificate OF recogni-
tlon for Ypsilsnti has been re-
ceiyed by Worden Geer. chairman
OF the Ypsilanti USO council.
The certificate reads. "Ypsilanti
has been recognized as an official
USO center and is authorized to
conduct USO services 10 conformity
with the policies and regulations,
prescribed. and to be prescribed, by
the president and Board OF Direc-
tors o. the United Services Organ
izstions. Inc" and is signed by the
national president, Chester J. Bar
nard.
Mr.. Geer says that IN order TO
qualify for a USO center a place
has 10 have as many as $500 sol
diers stationed. or TO be stationed
there. And there must be no other
organization already established
there capable OF functioning IN lieu
OF n USO center.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
President Has
Stephan Appeal

Detroit, Apr. 27--AP Max Ste
phans appeal TO President Roose-
Welt for executive clemency in his
treason conviction and death sen
tence already has been sent TO The
White House.
Attorneys for Stephan. who was
10 have died today save for a stay
OF execution from the United states
Supreme Court. disclosed in feder-
al court yesterday that the appeal
had been sent to the President
James f. McCabe. co-eounsel
with Nicholas Salowich in the
case. said the appeal to the Pres
ident was not prevented by the
fact that the Supreme Court has
yet 10 receive arguments for a re-
hearing on Stephan's treason con
yiction and hanging sentence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

(By international News Seryice)
Washington, Apr. Z7--lNS-The
Senate Truman Committee today
opens its investigation into the
bitter conflict among the govern.
ments top ranking production
chiefs over the rubber, high octane
gasoline and escort ship programs.
War Production Board Chart
man Donald NJ. Nelson and petro-
leum Coordinator Harold l.. Ickes
were summoned as the first Wit.
uesses
Sen. Harry S. Truman Cd Mo,
committee chairman. said that a
report will be made TO give the
public the facts after the hearing
has ended. Undersecretary Of the
Navy Ralph Forrestal and Rubber
Director William NJ. LETTERS will les.
tify tomorrow
Meantime. Sen Guy NJ. Gillette
Dl Iowa. chairman OF an agricul-
ture subcommittee, planned an in
quiry TO determine why the Army
has not used alcohol 10 bolster the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
See CHURCd-Page 2
Davis Making
Shuttle

Washington. Apr. PINS Food
Car Chester d. Davis today was
reported TO be engaged In a quiet
reshuffling OF his top command
in an effort to revitalize the or
ganization responsible for the
planning and attainment OF the
nations wartime food goals.
Quoted as saying when be took
office that he wished he could
start with a clean slate Davis
has found that the urgency of the
food situation would not permit a
wholesale shakeup and instead is
proceeding with selective house
cleaning.
Informed sources reported that
NJ. Clifford Townsend. former gov
ernor OF Indiana. will be the next
to leave the war food administra-
ton which Davis heads. Townsend
for several months has held the
post as food production chief In
the WA.
Wayne barrow. another member
OF the top triumvirate when Sec
rotary OF Agriculture Claude Vic
ksrd held responsibility as the
country's food car, resigned about
week ago. barrow. in charge
Of the farm labor program. was
replaced by 1t. Col. Jay L. Taylor
Roy F. Hendrickson. former
newspaperman and the other mem
Der OF the top three under Wickard.
continues in n,s post as food dis
tribution chief for the present, al
least. but is expected to have less
freedom Of action than he has eX-
ercised in the past.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
See BOND-Page .
See BOND-PaRe
Church Seeks
NewQuarters

A need for permanent quarters
for the salvation Army was pointed
out, plans we're announced for a
full time visiting nurse in this area.
and delegates were appointed TO
the annual meeting Of the Commun-
ity Chest and Councils, to be May
% ard % in Cleveland, Ohio. at the
meeting OF the Community Chest
Monday evening in the office OF the
Board Of Commerce at 7:45 p. m.
Members OF the Salvation Army
housing committee presented their
plea for permanent quarters, and
the Community Fund voted TO ap-
appoint a committee to work with
the Salvation Army committee on
that project. Salvation Army hous-
ing committee members present
were: E. II. Chapelle, chairman, r.
s. Weber, Rev. William Shaw. and
Captain William Kish.
. Mrs. Clarence Starkweather ana
Mrs. II. deb. Barss. were chosen
delegate and alternate. respective
ly,-to the meeting Of tha- Commun-
ity Chest and Councils to be May
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
DeathCaused
by Gas Poison

DR.. e. W. Muehlberger OF the
State Crimes Detection Laboratory.
Department o. Health, Lansing. to-
day reported thai the death Thurs.
day OF Mrs. carl Sheler. 2050 +.
Michigan Ave. was due to sufficient
carbon monoxide in the blood TO
cause death by gas poisoning.
The gas stove was lighted in the
morning. before Mr. Sheler left
home, in preparation for laundry
work. and IL is believed that the
flame from one OF the burners was
in some way extinguished which
allowed the poisonous gas to circu.
late in the trsilerhouse, without
Mrs. Sheler detecting It.
ga .Year-old- son was sleen.
ing in another part OF the trailer
where there was more ventilation.
lie was not affected.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
Tea Company Has
$500,000 in Bonds

Detroit. Apr 27-TNS-With De-
troit and Wayne County War Bond
workers working day and night TO
meet a goal OF s140,000,000 by Fri.
day. the Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company today purchased
100000 worth OF the government
bonds from the Detroit group.
The purchase was part OF fund
of $4,000. 900 which the A. and p.
Company has subscribed -Wsr
Bonds In Federal Reserve districts
in which the company operates.
John NJ. Toolin, company presi-
dent. announced.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
US. Soldiers
Still Advance
Near Mateur
Allied Forces
Score Gains in
Four Sectors
By Roger Greene

ASSOCIATED Press War Editor
Hard-fighting American troops
continued their advance on the road
to Mateur. IS miles southwest OF
the Bizerte Naval Base, and Allied
forces scored gains in four other
sectors of the Tunisian battlefront,
communique from Gen. Dwight
ID. Eisenhower's headquarters said
today.
The Americans were last re-
ported attacking on a line three
miles east OF Sidi NSir and about
10 miles southwest OF Mateur.
THE battle continued yesterday
with undated ferocity," the Allied
war bulletin said
"On the first army front, armor-
ed fighting continues in the sector
southeast of Med-El-Bab' and our
troops here have again made some
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
OF
Polish Officers
at Issue
international News Service

international News Service)
Washington. Apr. 21-iNS-The
United States Government today S
striving to effect a reconciliation
between Russia and the Polish exile
government in London.
With official Washington deeply
distressed over Russia's diplomatic
break with the Polish government,
the State Department Is doing
everything within its power TO
mend this first definite rift in the
political unity OF the United Ma
tions.
Definite steps are being taken TO
try TO heal the breach, but tho
severity OF the Soviet note to the
Polish government makes the task
an extremely difficult one.
Russias action in accusing the
Polish government OF entering a
virtual conspiracy with Grmany 10
blame the Soviets for the disap-
pearance OF some 10000 Polish OF.
fcers Is considered move which
may have far-reaching consequen-
ces.
The Russian charge that the Pol.
ish government dealt the Soviet
Union "treacherous blow" Is seen
as so drastic as to make it ques-
uonable whether Moscow will ever
be willing 10 patch things up with
the present Polish regime in Lon
don
The violent nature OF the Soviet
note reused speculation in some
diplomatic quarters in Washington
as TO whether Moscow may have
made up its mind to have nothing
more TO do with the existing Polish
government.
There have been persistent rum
ors OF late that Polish Communists
in Russia were making plans TO
establish government OF their
own in Poland when the German
armies have been driven out OF the
country. A Polish Communist
newspaper recently started publica-
ton in the Soviet Union
Deplore Break
American officials deplore The
break between Russia and the Pol
See RT'SSiA--page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
ChicagoHunts
Hammer Man

CHICAGO-INS-A sleek-haired
hammer man who terrorized Chica'
COS northwest side by attacking
ten women and girls and a small
boy with a claw hammer and knife.
inflicting minor injuries TO four,
was hunted by police today.
Ten police squads with orders
not to take any chances with the
terrorist were dispatched TO the
area.
The hammer man first attacked
two sisters. Claudia DAngelo, 10,
and Mary D'Angelo. u. who usher
ed him into their home when he
inquired for a room. Drawing a
hammer from his zippered tan coat.
he struck both girls on the head
and fled.
Later posing as a health eiiieeF'
the hammer man entered the home
OF Margie Kelly, IL, who was with
her companion. Betty Rehtz, 10.
Selling a knife from the kitchen
table, he menaced the girls, who
fled. When help arrived the man
had vanished.
A half hour later the attacker
accosted two other girls. Maxine
Gerber. ~, and Mary Miller. IL, in
the areaway OF the former home.
He seized Maxine and fled as the
Miller girl screamed.
Next the stranger inquired about
a rented garage at the home OF
Mrs. lilly Spunder, %. When they
arrived at the garage, he clapped
his hand over her mouth, and in
the struggle drew a knife and
slashed her on the hand
Again posing as a health officer,
the man seized Roberta Martinson.
IA. at her home and cut her face
and arm in a brief struggle. Doro-
thy Fendrick. Il. was the next vic
tim. as she cried out. re fled. pick
ing up a kitchen knife and throw
ing it 70 her. The knife missed
her head by inches.
Later in the day. the hammer
man paid return visit TO the home
OF Mrs. Srah Wolowicki. Last
April 10 the same man seized her
in her home. stole 81 so from dres-
ser and fled. Mrs. Wolowicki rec
ognized him and barred the door.
The man invaded the home OF
Frank Muscia. stole 2l0 I'm cash
and iewelry and threatened 10 Kill
Muscia's grandson. Robert Con
ROY. seven. when the lad tried 10
telephone his mother.
All descriptions given police by
the victims tailed The man was
described as having sleek hair,
as being about Eve feet Ave inches
tall. weighing about 1875 pounds and
wearing a tan upper coat and dark
trousers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
US. Seeks Russian, Polish Peace
Truman Committee to Open
Probe in Rubber Dispute


supply OF high octane gasoline, so
badly needed for aviation.
Chemists OF national standing
told me that use OF alcohol In limit
ed amounts so increases the octane
content OF standard gasoline that
any talk OF a suggested shortage
in high octane gas In baseless,"
said Gillette.
1T is asserted that both Ger.
many and Italy take advantage OF
this method OF increasing their
aviation gasoline supply by utiliz-
ing a blend including alcohol. We
want TO know whether that field
has been explored"
Nelson was called as the FIRST
witness on the ground that he. as
War Production head, Is RESPONSE
BILE for ALLEGATION OF materials for
high octane gasoline and synthetic
rubber plants, and for escort ships.
Previously Nelson had informed
the committee that he had allocated
Rubber Director LETTERS b5 per
cent OF his demands for synthetic
rubber plants. letters told The com
mittee that he would "go along" on
this basis in the belief that mini
mum rubber needs could be met.
I'ndersecretsry OF War Robert
Patterson, however, precipitated a
controversy when he asserted that
the diversion OF materials for build
ing OF synthetic rubber plants Is
creating q shortage OF high octane
gasoline
Some members OF the Truman
Committee. It was learned, planned
an inquiry on the basis OF reports
that the Army began its high octane
gasoline program too late TO meet
the needs OF the rapidly expanding
air force.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
Nationwide Coal Strike Expected
County Quota Reached But
Sale of E Bonds Tagging
Encyclopedia Now
l75Years of Age !

Chicago, Apr. 27-AP-The en-.
cyclopedia Britannica. which in
l76S termed flying childish in
yention". celebrated its l75th birth
day today with the knowledge that
its nearly two-century- definition
was in a spin.
The encyclopedia was founded by
a Society or Gentlemen in Scot
land. Its first editor, William
Smellie. a scholar OF cornwall
Habits" and close friend OF Robert
Burns, resigned because his asso-
ciates had too many 'new-fangled
ideas. including the use OF bio
graphies of prominent persons.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
SPECIAL EFFORT
TO SELL "E" BONDS

Bond Sales Committeeman c.
c. Wescott today urged all Gal
lants and other statesmen TO
make a special effort TO sell
enough more "E" bonds to meet
Ypsilanti's quota.
while the total bond sale is
over the top" he said. we still
need to sell $64.145.75 OF &c"
bonds TO meet our "E" bond
quota. Every Gallant is special
ly requested to cooperate in
selling more "E" bonds to
bring purchases up to Ypsi-
lanti's quota"
Only three days remain to
raise the amount. Residents
are asked to aid in this last
minute drive and not to wait
for a salesman to call.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
Three Days to
'MakeGoal
Remain
.allants Urged to
Make Special
Effort

In total sales Washtenaw Coun-
ty went over the top today in its
April Federal War Bond drive,
but there is still a shortage in "E"
bonds. While committeeman are
jubilant over the fine spirit shown
by the people of the county during
the drive. they have issued an urg-
ent appeal to the gallants and the
public to bring up the sales OF "E"
bonds to the quota asked by the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

that the renewal be limited to two
years.
Although the Republicans have
bitterly opposed the program since
its inception in 1884. they are TAX.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
Force
Steel Mills
toClose
Direct Intervention
by President MAY
be Solution

IL. la
Every ihdlcation IN washington To-
day pointed toward a nationwide
coal strike within the next ~ hours.
10 was believed that only direct
Intervention by President Roosevelt
could prevent walkout which not
only would throw 100000 soft coal
miners into idleness but ultimately
force every steel mill and NUM-
lions plant into the country TO shut
down.
The War Labor Board, mean
while. awaited the outcome OF a
meeting OF the policy committee OF
John l.. Lewis United Nine Work
ers Union In New York during the
day before cracking down on the
miners.
The board, apparently fearing TO
threaten drastic action. sent tele-
gram TO Lewis and district presl-
dents of the UNIV asking them 10
put a halt 20 the sporadic strikes
now breaking out In the coal fields
because OF the refus;. OF soft coal
operators TO peet Lewis demands
for a S2-aday wage Increase.
The WLB urged Lewis and the
UNIV officials to order miners now
striking TO go hack TO work. re-
minding the workers in the mines
that they had sons or relatives
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

ing the position this year that be
cause the reciprocal trade policy Is
a cornerstone OF the New Deal II
would be unwise 40 upset IT in time
OF war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

Wanted Girl for bakery work a.
once. Gauss Baking Co. 1l9 W.
Michigan. ADV. AZ
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

United States Treasury. Ypsilanti
with an "E" quota of 1865, 900, is
s64.145.75 short and Ann Arbor IS
short s124,01S.25. There are three
days left in which to reach the
quota and members OF the commit
tee today expressed the belief Up
slant would come through with fly
ing colors before Friday rings down
the curtain on Ypsilanti's April ef-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
Congress Today

NV Associated Press)
Senate and House
In recess.
Senate War investigating Com.
n.ittee hears WPB Chsirmen Nell
son and Petroleum administrator
hikes on aviation gasoline-Rubber
dispute (1O:3O a. m. EWT)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

HAMILTON, BERMUDA - ms
-Opening OF neutral African aad
South American frontiers to victims
OF Axis persecution appeared prob
able today as the Anglo.American
Refugee Conference neared conclu-
sion. The parley is expected TO last
three more days.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

NEW Divided con
troll OF petroleum distribution be-
tween government agencies was
blamed today by Sol A. Heizog.
counsel for the Eastern States Gas
oline Dealers Association, for the
current dearth Of gasoline in the
area extending from Lake Erie
southeast to Philadelphia and back
up north and northeast through
this section and into New Eng
land.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27
Flashes of
Late News
WEATHER: Tonight:
Colder

NEW YoRK-INS-Two yolun-
teer ambulance drivers, Peter c. T..
Glenn, OF Clarksdale, Miss. and Alan
r. Stuyyesant. OF New York and
Allamuchy, n. j.. are at liberty Al
ter being held prisoner by the Ital
ians for about ten months. the Am.
erican Field Service disclosed to-
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

PORTLAND. Ore. -AP-- Prac-
tically every time the Henry Kais-
er organization and the maritime
commission get together some
thing big seems to result. Now It
has TO do with babies. The COM
mission announced after a confer
ence with Kaiser officials here
that It would build what possibly
will be the nations largest nur-
sery, TO care for small children OF
the women who work in Kaiser's
lickety-split shipyards.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

NEW DELHI-AP- The, Mos
lem League. midas principal mi
nority party. closed its Both an
nual convention last night with a
warning to the British govern
ment that "strife and bloodshed"
will follow any attempt to force
Moslems into federation with the
Hindus. the dominant Indian polit-
ical faction.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

UNITED NATIONS HEADQUAR.
TIERS IN AUSTRALIANS Gen
Douglas Macarthur today awarded
distinguished service medals post
humously to Staff Sgt. Delmar DaE.
iels OF Adrian, Mich, and 5th Grade
Technician Edwin Derosier OF
Wakefield. Mich. They we're cited
for gallantry in action while serv-
ing with the 32nd Division during
the Buna campaign.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

ATLANTA --AP- Challenging
a legislative investigating commit
tees version of conditions at TAFT
nall state prison. from which 25
tough convicts escaped April IS.
former Warden Holland II. Lawr.
ence has denied charges that large
scale vice and liquor distilling
flourished at the prison during his
administration.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

WASHlNGTON-AP- The War
Department reported today that
cork is" favorite cargo on supply
ships returning from North Africa
because the shippers think it will
keep a torpedoed vessel afloat.
But cork. the announcement said.
is only one item in the varied
loads that make up the ballast Of
ships on the return trip.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

WASHINGTON - AP-Congres.
sional demand that there be no Sc.
crecy about the International food
parleys in Hot Springs. Va. next
month are being carried directly TO
Secretary Of State Hull today by
two members Of the Senate Agri-
culture Com nittee The committee.
men, Senators Aiken (R-Vt) and
Gillette (Dlowa 90 TO Hul's office
at the secretary's own Invitation.
WASHINGTON-INS- The Re-
publican congressional Food Study
Committee today announced that
its poultry and dairy products sub
committee will hold a public hear.
ing Friday In New York City TO
investigate charges by northeastern
poultry men that OPA orders are
forcing all poultry marketing
through black markets.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

See COAL sTRIKE-Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

WASHINGTON -AP- Legisla.
ton to provide benefits for civil
ian defense workers and civilian
air patrol members injured or kill
ed while on duty is expected to
be pressed in the House after the
Easter recess. Similar legislation
was rejected last year, but its
hackers today claimed new sup
port from the growing army OF air
raid wardens. auxiliary policemen.
firemen and others engaged in vol
unteer civilian defense programs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-27

NEW YORK-INS-Fifty auxil.
iary patrolmen at the Todd Erie
Basin dry docks staged a protest
strike today against attending a
Coast Guard school to make them
more proficient in their duties. The
patrolmen are civilians. paid by the
Todd Company, but under direct
supervision of the Coast Guard.