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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28

As a reporter l must say the
audience liked the play. ] would
say it was something like the
nephew Of a rich uncle at his
interment. In favor OF II with
out appearing too enthusiastic.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28

10 is a play without situa-
ton. Which sounds incredible.
IT'S Just people talking to each
other about phat they mould do
Without doing IL.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Contest
on Thursday

Ypsilanti's healthiest and most
reasonable baby will be selected
Thursday morning. at the Baby
/ Contest, a feature OF the amer
lean Legion Fourth of July cele-
bration. The contest will be at
~ a. m. In the Girl Scout Little
House at Recreation Park.
Registrations OF babies for the
contest will be taken at the Of
flee OF the Board Of Commerce
until the day OF the contest, and
will be taken Thursday morning
at the park. Babies from the ages
OF six to "a months are eligible
for competition and will be placed
in three classes. Judges identi-
fication OF infants will be by num-
Der instead OF by name.
Three prizes will be awarded in
each group, and the outstanding
child OF all prize winners will re-
oeive a grand prize. Among the
five judges will be three Ypsilan-
Ii women. and two doctors
Mrs. Harold Augustus IL in
charge OF the contest, and mem.
bers OF her committee are Mrs.
Robert Wizard. Mrs. Walter Sturm,
Mrs. William Kitcher, and Mrs.
Harold Magee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Free Act to
be Featured

The Great Knoll. conceded 10
be one OF the worlds highest and
most daring aerialists, will be a
featured act in the Happyland Car
nivai Show, sponsored by the
American Legion from June % 10
July at Recreation Park. The
Great KnG-". sensational trspeze
artist, who performs contor;ion
feats and balancing from height
OF 100 feet. will present his out
door act twice daily throughout the
carnival's stay here.
Knoll a wiry. agile man, OF me.
dunn stature, works on a rigging
100 feet above the heads of the
spectators, and included in his act
are ladder balancing, chair balar-
ces, and other feats OF grace and
dexterity which he performes with
startling rapldity.
Sensation loving people will get
a thrill from this daring exhibition.
as the Great Knoll does the dang.
erous balancing and one arm roll
ups at this extreme height which
few performers dare to equal. The
act is made effective by an elab-
crate lighting system during the
evening performance.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Carnival to
be Festive

The Happylsnd Carnival Shows,
which for over ten years have made
their Fourth OF July stop in Ypsi-
lanti an inysriable part OF their
itinerary, have already arrived in
the city and are proceeding TO set
up their equipment in anticipation
of the Legion Fourth OF July Cele-
bration in which they will play a
large part.
The rides and concessions al the
carnival will include the Whip.
the Octopus. the Ferris Wheel.
Chair Planes. the Rocket, and
tbs ever popular "Merry-Go-Rou ' .
In addition to these special attrac-
TINS have been arrange for smaller
children. as seen in pony rides. and
two miniature rides. Other places
OF interest will include a Fun
House" special displays. and num-
sroUs side show and freak exhibits.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Big Celebration Starts Tuesday
Raj. Continues Raids
Keep Id Decent

Let Independence be boast let share thy spirit
and forever-the glorious privilege of being
Independent
American oratory song, and literature records
the valor of those strong hearted who made possible
the independence which celebrate July 4th and which
enjoy throughout each year
United they stood Don't forget that word united.
We've been little careless about that The group
that helps to remind of it the American Legion To
the of that organization all indebted for the
FORE and they helping wherever possible to patch
up another break
To the Legion are indebted, among many other
services for the annual celebration of independence Day
Starting Tuesday week of special fesvity is announced
The proceeds will usual into various worthy chan
nels of community service
Most people here know of the fine Legion services For
the benefit of residents who might not realize
how much the Legion stands for in this community,
emphasize the respect to which they entitled.
slogan in all celebrations has been Keep it clean and
decent That slogan has been well observed and there
why it shouldn't be closely observed again
this The slogan applies not only to the character of
the celebration but to the people who participate in
it. AS in all there is danger whenever strangers
meet in unusual numbers that standards of
tesy at times and under certain unusual conditions be
lowered to the point rowdysm Don't let this ceebra
ton be marred by any act of mental incompetency.
Our best guarantee against any unfortunate occur
the high standard of good citizenship that has
prevailed in Ypsant The general understanding has
been to have good tme-plenty of Clean decent fun
And that is still in order
More people than usual expected to enjoy the cele
braton this year and special precautions will be taken
keep the park grounds and streets orderly they have
been IN past years The cooperation of all residents in
vited and to all residents and visitors the Legion and
others who have assisted in making this gala week pos
slbe extend greetings and sincere good wishes for
thoroughly enjoyable celebration of grand and glorious
holiday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Miners Back
in Pits Today
After Strike
Hope Seen For
Settlement of
Wage Dispute

Washington. June Is ms y
Thousands OF miners in the great
Appalachian field returned TO the
coal pits today. nearing full scale
production and possible final
showdown between the government
and John L. Lewis United Mine
Workers.
Sometime this week. contingent
upon the return to work OF all the
$4,000 soft coal miners. President
Roosevelt may act TO enforce the
War Labor Board order in the pro
longed coal wage dispute and direct
the UNIV TO sign a contract with
the mine owners.
The WLB. critical OF the four
months truce" which ended the
third general wartime mine walk.
out on condition that the govern.
ment operate the mines, has been
pressing Mr.. Roosevelt 10 challenge
Lewis refusal to accept the board
decision and order compliance
Herewith.
Mr.. Roosevelt is believed to have
deferred such move until the
mines nre back In fur opera ton.
This now seems Immediately as
sured.
Sunday mass meetings in scores
Of coal field communities saw local
union leaders and rank and ale
members endorse a general back-to-
work movement. Last week less
than half OF the UNIV member.
ship needed the UNIV policy com
mitree order to terminate the third
coal strike.
Mine union locals in West Vir-
GINA, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Tennes-
see and Kentucky agreed again to
resume production OF coal In Lo-
gan County. W. Va, a resolution
was adopted for return 10 work and
production OF all the coal needed
in the war effort
The miners were critical. how
ever. OF the recently enacted anti
strike law and OF the WLB. They
also assailed the failure OF govern
ment controls to curb rising living
costs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Imports
Of FoodSeen

Washington. June 2S-lNS-Sen.
Walter F. George D. Ga, today
foresaw plenty OF food" in the
United States through tremendous
importations with conquering OF
the C-boat menace.
This shadow OF huge imports.
George said, Is one reason why
farmers demand abolition OF the
administration's program OF use
OF subsidies TO hold down prices Of
food products.
The farmer knows that his
prices are subject TO limitations. -
said George. He also knows that
the time IL coming when We will
be really rid OF the U-boat menace
and there will be a tremendous in
crease in food products. and he
wants TO be able to meet it,
Meantime. Senate-House confer
ees on the $1,000. O00,0 900 commo
dity credit bill. which carries sim.
liar Senate and House amend
ments. prohibiting the administra-
ton from using subsidies for roll
back or to prevent increase in
food prices. planned a speedy
agreement on the measure.
The conferees we're regarded as
morally bound to accept an anti
subsidy amendment. which is GER
tain 10 60 to the White House and
which NAV be vetoed by President
Roosevelt
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Traitor Given
Little Chance

Detroit, Mich. June 2S-After
courts three times have spared
the life OF Max Stephans, restau-
rant operator who helped an escap-
ed Nazi war prisoner. now can only
pin his hopes on clemency from
President Roosevelt.
His plea for mercy has been TAX
en- 70 the President by his attorney,
Nicholas ]. Salowich.
II the plea is unheeded Stephen
is scheduled TO hang at Milan Pri-
son Farm Friday morning.
In that case his will be the rec
ord Of being the first American"
to be hanged for treason in 149
and the second man in 1l3 years
to be hanged in Michigan. The
other was Anthony Chebatoris,
bank bandit.
His wife, Agnes. who has been
held in an internment camp, has
been granted permission for a last
visit with her husband and is now
on her way for the conference.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Children to
Have Parade

The annual Children's Parade.
for many years a memorable fea-
ture OF the Legion Fourth of July
celebration. will be no less out.
standing this year. as undaunted
by war shortages or restrictions.
children OF Ypsilantl will meet at
the corner OF Sheridan Avenue
and Summit Street Wednesday
afternoon. June 80. TO stage the
parade which will be their contri.
button TO the entertainment.
The parade, which will begin at
! 80, will consist OF costumed en-.
tries, small floats. and animals.
Prizes will be awarded for the
prettiest costume, the most orig
inal. the most comical. The best
float. and the hest animal entry
Judges will be Mrs. James Warner,
Miss May O'Brien, and Miss Jean
Ohlnger.
Line OF march will be down
Summit ST. to Congress st. and
up Congress TO Recreation PARK,
Prizes will consist OF money. 20.
gether with tickets to the rides
at the Carnival.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28

Johns, Woodruff. and Riverside
Parks.
The competition will be in
charge OF the directors OF the city
recreation program In charge OF
each park. and age divisions will
be from ~ to II years. and under
10 years.
Events will include the three
lesssd race. snos race. shuftls re.
lay. shuttle backwards and for
wards relay. standing broad jump,
matchbox race. and candle race.
Prizes awarded will be tickets for
rides at the Legion Carnival at
Recreation Park. which must be
used Thursday afternoon. which
day has been designated as Chill
dren's Day.
Karl Tunnicliffe IL chairman OF
the committee making arrange
ments for the Field Day, ana his
committee members are J. n. Nc
Culloch. and Edwin W. Shsdford.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Questions in Congress Not
How Much?' But What For?'

Washington, June 2s-INS-Poli.
cies OF an Administration that has
already been dealt two staggering
blows by Congress face even furth.
er tests today as the Senate re-
sumes action on several big appro-
priation measures for the 1884
fiscal year.
The question is no longer wheth-
er We will appropriate money for
this purpose or that purpose but
whether the mandates Of Congress
mean anything to the other
branches OF government said Sen.
George D. Aiken (D) Vt.
There are no contested issues in
the huge $71,510.43S,975 War De
partment bill or the s226,105. 1853
appropriation for the State, JUS
tice, and Commerce Departments.
But in the appropriation OF
money for the Agriculture Depart.
ment, the labor-federal-security bill
and others there is more than a
mere difference between house and
Senate. II is not a question OF
how much or of how little but blunt
ly OF what for?"
The issues between Capitol Hill
and the White House are most
sharply drawn in the labor-federal
security bill. the second urgent
deficiency measure. the war agen-
cies bill and the agriculture bill.
Hardest battle OF all for Admin.
istration forces is over continuance
OF the National Youth Administra.
ton for which the House cut out all
funds except a small sum to achieve
complete liquidation.
Sen. Truman (D) No. has offer
an amendment to give the NYA
s.7,s0o0G0 and keep it alive for
the sole purpose OF providing voca-
tional training to aid the war ef.
fort. but stripping 1t Of all other
functions.
There are many who feel that
Congress will continue the rebel.
lion II began by overriding the
Presidents veto OF the Connally.
Smith anti.strike bill and followed
up with votes calling for abandon
ment OF food subsidies and giving
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Rome Orders
State Of Siege
iinSiicily
Troops Mass For
Expected Drive
in France
(By International News Service)

(By International News Service)
Nuisance" raids by Allied planes
over Europe began the ninth day
OF the. current cycle OF aerial as
saults On the continent as the Axis
continued its preparations for the
expected invasion by the Allies.
Although the Nazi-controlled
Paris radio reported the Raj was
very active" over western Ger.
many during the night. the early
morning communique OF the Brit
ish air ministry announced only
pre-dawn sorties deep into France
by speedy mosquito light bombers
which attacked an enemy airfield
and two railroad yards. London air
circles said no heavy raids were
made against the Reich.
London had a brief alert during
the night but no bombs we're re-
ported dropped by Nazi raiders.
Meanwhile dispatches out OF
Europe said Rome had ordered a
state OF siege in Sicily, British and
Hungarian diplomats had conferred
in Lisbon and Romanian troops
were deserving in large numbers.
The German-controlled Vichy ra-
do said Adolf Hitler. in anticipa-
ton of the expected invasion of the
continent by the Allies, has massed
40 divisions OF troops in northern
France. Belgium and Holland, is
on the French Mediterranean coast,
10 in Norway and Is each in the
Balkans and in Italy, in addition
TO local troops.
A French report out OF Ankara
said Turkish officials expect i'm.
mediate Allied landings on the
Island of Crete. OF the southern
coast of Greece.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur's air
men were active over the Salamaua
mubo area Of New Guinea. Medium
bombers bombed and strsfed the
enemy base and an airdrome at
Salamaua. igniting numerous fires
and dana ging buildings. No Jap
planes rose TO meet the raiders,
who encountered only light ma
chine-gun FIRE from the ground.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28

An Honor Roll 10 contain
over 1000 names OF Ypsilanti
men in the service has been
erected By the American Le-
gion on the Post Office lawn
and will he dedicated Sunday.
July 4. at 7:30 D. m. in spe-
cial service which will be
part OF the American Legion
Fourth OF July Celebration
Harold Magen is the chairman
Of the Honor Roll committee.
and in charge OF arrangements
for the service.
The program will be opene
By a selection BY the Ypsilanti
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Screening Results
to be Known Soon

Washtenaw Club View subdivi-
sion well will be screened within
a day or two and be ready TO
hookup as soon IS the pump ar.
rives. Prlorities have been clear
ed and everything Is in readiness
for the installation on the arrival
Of the equipment.
The we'll was sunk TO a 137 foot
water bearing stratum about two
months ago at which time 40 gal
Ions per minute were obtained In
the tests. Efforts were made TO
increase the flow 10 100 gallons
per minute. but the possibility Of
that depends on the results OF
screening which will he known
within a day or two. o. j. Kinsey
and son. we'll drillers. are In
charge OF the current operations
on the we'll which was original.
ly drilled by Paul Slusser.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Honor Roll Will be Dedicated atPost Office

High School Basd. sfter which
will follow an invocation. and
the dedication address by John
p. Kirk. The Honor Roll will
be unveiled and dedicated by
the Legion Commander Harold
Augustus. and the service will
close with a benediction and a
concluding number by the
band.
Assisting the Legion in COM
piling the list o; names were
Mrs. shaw, and the social stud
les classes Of Roosevelt School.
under the direction OF Miss
Gladys BoyinEton.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28

Organizations taking part in
the dedication ceremonies will
he American Legion. American
Legion Auxiliary. American L.
goa Junior Auxiliary. Carpen-
ter Womens Relief Corps. car
penter Women's Relief Corps.
Junior Organization. Daughters
OF the American Revolution,
Veterans OF Foreign Wars,
veterans OF Foreign wars Aux.
ilisry. Spsnish-Americsn War
Neterars. Huron Navy Moth
rs Club. Mothers o; Men in
Service. Gil scouts. Boy
Scouts. and the Ypsilanti High
School Band.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Fireworks Display
to Climax Holiday

This year the American Legion
has arranged a particularly attrsc-
tive fireworks display to climax
their Fourth OF July celebration
which will close on Monday. July
3. The fireworks will be shown be-
tween 1880 and IL O'Clock Monday
evening and will include spectacu.
lar types A particularly effective
finals has been arranged and will
consist OF a colorful display OF nags
OF the Allied Nations.
On Thursday afternoon OF the
celebration, the second OF the two
Chidren's Days. there will be a
display OF daylight fireworks for the
beneht OF those children who may
not be allowed TO remain up late
enough 10 see the evening IRE
works Thomas ODea, chairman Of
the celebration. is in charge OF the
fireworks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Photo of Famed
Letter on Display

COOPERsToWN. y. Y.-UP-A
photostatic copy OF a letter from
Thomas Jefferson. at Monticello, TO
Gov. Dewitt Clinton OF New York.
referring 10 the famed "Otsego
basse," priced catch OF Otsego
Lake. il on display al the Central
Quarters Museum OF the New York
state Historical Association here.
In the letter. a reply TO one from
Governor clinton. Jefferson de-
scribes himself as born and bred
amoung mountains. have had less
opportunity OF becoming acquaint'
ed with the hshy tribe"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28

Ia expected that this year will be
even more varied
children's Days
Both Wednesday and Thursday
have been designated as Children's
Days. with two main events falling
on Thursday. Thursday morning at
10 o'clock the Baby Contest will
be al the Girl Scout Little House"
in Recreation Park. Npsilanti
women and doctors will act as
Judges In the extremely difficult
task of selecting the best" baby.
Infants from the AGES OF six to "a
months are eligible for entry in
the contest.
The other event Of Thursdays
Children's day Is the Children's
Field Day. a program OF competi-
ton in contests and relays for chill
dren under the age OF II years. This
year a slightly different program
will he carried out, with separate
contests at each OF the city parks.
The competition will be under the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
San Diegans Find
Goats Good Meat

Ell CENTRIC. Cal.-UP-Imperi.
al Valley goat raisers came 10 the
rescue o. meatfamished san Die
cans and placed their goats on the
butchers blocks. where all goat
meet was quickly taken. Unfortun-
ately there were oaly 200 goats in
the Imperial Valley and Imperial
Valley can do nothing more about
helping out san Diego and its meat
shortage.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Ypsilanti State
Troops Returned

Michigan State Troops from Up
SLANT who have been on riot duty
in Detroit. left there this morning
after an abnormslly quiet week end.
The men arrived on the 1895
train and proceeded TO the Armory
where they expected to be demobi-
lized this afternoon.
They reported Detroit very ord.
erly with no sign OF tension or
strain following last weeks riot
In which "a people lost their lives.
Major Robert Schrepper OF the
regimental stan remained in De-
troit. He expects TO be demobiliz-
ed within a day or two.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Seven Days of
Amusement
Planned
Big Carnival, Free
Act, Contests.
Parade

The American Legion Fourth Of
1uly Celebration. for years bright
spot In YpsilartI's summer pro-
gram. will open with flourish
Tuesday. as the Hsppylsnd Carniv-
nj Shows begin their seventh day
stand here. The Legion Celebra.
ton, which includes the carnival a.
Recreation Park. with rides and
concessions. a Baby Contest. Chill
dren's Field Day. Childrens Pa
rade. and other outstanding events.
Ia long anticipated by adults and
children both, having been in exist
ence since 1892.
Chlldren's Parade
First event OF the celebration
will he the Children's Parade.
which will be Wednesday afternoon
at 1870. with children meeting on
the corner OF Sheridan Ave, and
Summit SITS, and marching TO Rec
reation Park. Other years entries
in the event have always included
humorous and original costumes.
floats. and animal entries. and u
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Congress Today
tsy Associated Prsss)

CBy Associated Press
Senate
Continues consideration OF 81
900 600. 900 labor-federsl security
appropriation; may take up ST.
O0O, 100000 Army supply fund
(meets IL q. m. ENTD.
Privileges and elections commit
tee considers bill TO establish uni
form nationwide voting hours for
federal officials 00:30 a. M
House
Considers conference reports on
appropriations bill (noon).
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-28
Children's Field Day to be
in Various Ypsilanti Parks

The ChIldrens Field Day. part
OF the American Legion Fourth OF
July celebration will be contests
in the individual parks OF the city.
and will be held Thursday morn
ing July /. at 10 o'clock at Pros
pect. Recreation, Harriet, St