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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22
Air Resistance Destroys
Meteor in Full Flight

Meteorites move many thousands
of feet per second, SO collisions be-
tween the meteor and the molecules
of air are very violent, which means
that considerable energy is freed.
The speed of the falling meteorite
when it comes into our atmosphere
is several miles per second and is
so fast that even in this rarefied air
the meteor travels faster than the
air in front of it can slide off to
the sides. This cushion Of air in
front is continuously being heated
because of more frequent collisions
with other air molecules; hence, its
temperature is increasing. There
are two factors working simultane-
ously toward the destruction of a
falling body. One of these is the
heat in the air cushion in front, and
the other is the counterpressure
which this air exerts against the
meteor and which reduces its
velocity.
This heated cushion of air not
only washes away the softened sur
face of the mass as the air rolls
over the forward face and sides of
the meteor, but its counterpressure
may become so great that the ma
terial will structurally fall; that is,
the mass will be torn to pieces. If
this happens, then certain factors,
air friction and heat, again begin to
operate toward the destruction Of
the fragments.
Therefore, large objects which en-
ter our atmosphere at rapid speeds
have little chance of ever reaching
the earth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22
CARD EXPERT EXPOSES
CROOKED GAMBLERS

Another in the exciting series tit
led ''They Never Give A Sucker A
Break" Read about famous detec-
tive's adventures with card sharks
in the Orient who trim the gullible
looking for easy money. One OF the
many features in the October oath
issue of
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
The Big Magazine Distributed With
THE BALTIMORE
SUNDAY AMERICAN
On Sale At All Newsstands
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22
OUR MEDICAL SYSTEM

The argument has been advanced
that if one believes in free public
school system, one should not object
to ''free medicine" controlled and
paid for by the state.
There is considerable difference
between a public school system to
give every individual chance for
mental equipment with which to earn
a living and care for himself, and
furnishing the individual, at state
expense, the various necessities and
luxuries Of life.
"Cradle to the grave security
sounds appealing but nation which
accepts that plan sells its indepen-
dence and admits that its people can
not care for themselves.
The American medical system has
been the wonder of this war. It was
not developed or fostered by the
state. 1t was the result of enterprise
and initiative Of American doctors
who, over a long period of years,
have been determined to make
American medicine supreme.
American medicine probably gives
more actual free service to those who
need 1t than the so-called socialized
medical systems OF foreign countries
which load the cost Of their free"
service onto the individual in the
form of special taxes.
Why should we in this country
even consider disrupting the greatest
medical system in the world to copy
experiments of nations which can
mot match ours In medical progress?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22
Measure Blood Flow

Flow Of blood corpuscles in the
capillaries has been measured from
shadows Of the blood cells moving
through the retina. These shadows
sometimes can be seen by q person
who gazes at the sky. Minute clear
and dark spots move in definite
paths In front Of the eye. They
move faster If the pulse increases.
Using q special lighting arrange
ment to project the shadows on
screen, 1t has been possible to esti.
mate the capillary circulation in
man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22
Buffer State

Uruguay had been q buffer State
between Portuguese Brazil and
Spanish Argentina. Originally dis.
covered BY the Spanish In 1916. the
Indians resisted white mems settle
ment for over hundred years, but
gradually the Spaniards built cities.
and the country developed, much as
Argentina did. In May, 1911, Jose
Artigas, the Protector, succeeded in
putting the Spanish out Of the coun.
try and establishing Uruguay's In
dependence. Today she helps to
produce the worlds meat supply.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

suggestion when the war began. Now
1t 10 approved by many members of
the Senate and House-just because
it is different from the other tax
boosting schemes. The pay-as-you-
go method was enacted In response
to public approval. So Congress may
put through the ''sales tax,'' because
1t seems to have the "okeh" of the
American public.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

The right of a newspaper to criti-
CHE judicial action was upheld re-
Gently in Mobile. Ala, in decision
aismissing contempt conviction Of
Ralph B. Chandler. publisher Of the
Mobile PRESS And REGISTER.
Probate Judge Norvelle r. Leigh,
jr.. hearing q habsas corpus proceed
ing, ruled that latter court has
rendered final Judgment anyone may
criticize such final judgment. as he
pleases, subject only to criminal
prosecution and civil suit If his criti-
cism be slanderous or libelous.'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

On the oii1cial assurance that pea
nuts will be abundant, 1t may be
readily assumed that many q politi-
clan will comfortably be setting up
the old stand.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

American troops In Sicily may
have been green. but they had the
tenacity OF Ivy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

Bidders fight shy Of u. g. surplus
eggs. thinking the Army may have
them for better weapons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

Congress will study plans for
peace. and II necessary, fight about
it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

Weather is about the only thing
that isn't bootlegged when it's IL
legal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

Soviet troops have gone into
White Russia. They are getting far
ther out Of the Red every day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-10-22

Haven't heard lately whose side
time Il now working ON.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
THEY say

Observation-Disclosures Commits
sioner Paul V. McNutt. in referring
to discharged servicemen:
THE nation owes him debt. and
it needs him in peace as it did in
war
New Nork-Jan. Masaryk, vice
premier and foreign minister of
Czechoslovakia:
I'VE know that without Russia S
friendship, none of her small neigh
bors can revert to independent ma
tional life
Washin gton-Defense Transpor-
tation Director Joseph b. Eastman:
A railroad strike would do more
harm to our war effort than II is
now in the power Of our enemies to
do
Boston-Federal Judge Charles
+. WyZanski, Jr., in reprimanding
seven youths for stealing Christmas
mail:
ITO steal at Christmas time and
especially mail addressed to sol
diers and sailors should make those
who do II ashamed OF themselves
everytime they think about it for
the rest OF their lives"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
County Jail Beautiful
Place for Repatria+e J

Chicago, Dec. 90 ms Cook
County's Jail is a beautiful place
to stay, declared Br. Myron Gersh
today after a night spent there.
His enthusiasm was understand
able because he is a repatriate from
a Japanese internment camp where,
he said, the Japs gave us nothing
but rice and a little water. Also,
suspecting Dr. Gersh was a spy,
they tied his arms from the ceiling,
bea' him and otherwise manhandl-
e.
lief tenancy OF the jail was
W I'd by the fact that when
he , returned TO America on tbs
Gripsholm, his wife, Mary. saw his
picture in the paper and promptly
sued him for divorce, charging he
deserted her two weeks after their
marriage Aug. %. 1889, taking ST..
500 of her money with him.
Released on bond after his Jail
stay, he would not refrain from
telling Judge Joseph SABBATH:
The county Jail is beautiful.
They give you eyerything-eyen
vitamin pills"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Dead British Heroes
Honored by Awards

LONDON-INS - Two British
soldiers who. knowing 1t meant GER
tain death. threw themselves on
primed gernades to save the lives
Of others. have been posthumously
award I'd the George Cross for su.
preme gallantry.
Private Charles Duncan, station
ed at North African base, was re-
moving live grenades from his
equipment when one fell on the
ground. BY throwing the grenade
clear, or running away, Duncan
could have saved himself. but
would have endangered the lives
Of his companions Instead, he
flung himself on the ground and
held the grenade until it burst,
thereby saving the lives OF his com
rades at the cost OF his own.
In Algeria, Captain Andre
Kempster was practicmg grenade
throwing. One OF the grenades
rolled back. Kempster threw him
self on IL just before II exploded,
but saving the lives OF the two 9TH
er men In the pit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
JUVENILE At LIBERTY

Grand Rapids. Mich, Dec. az
AP-David Filgas. Is. OF Green
Vile. was at liberty Tuesday after
a temporary care order signed by
Juvenile Judge John Dalton was
deferred by Prosecutor Menso r.
Bolt. The prosecutor said the ac-
ton was taken because Filgas. in
whose car II year old Patricia
Winters Of Gowen was found burn.
ed 10 death Dec. IL. and his fam
lily we're eager to cooperate and
help solve the case. Bolt said he
questioned the boy hut no new de-
tails were obtained.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
OakvilIe
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Oakvile. Mich. Dec. 22-The pu-
pills of Palmer school gave a Christ
mas program to a full house Fri
day evening. The pupils sang sew
eral Christmas carols and also pre-
scented a Christmas pageant, sever
al Rotations and also a Christmas
Cinderella. At the close of the
program Santa Claus appeared and
handed out presents to all and gave
the little folks a treat of candy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Final Rites Thursday
For Ann Arbor Child

Ann Arbor Dec. 22-Funeral ser
vices will be at 1890 a. m. Thurs
day at the Muehlig Chapel for
Anita Mae Firestone. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Firestone. She
died Monday at the Simpson Me-
mortal Institute.
Born on Dec. 10, 1892, In Leland.
she came to Ann Arbor two years
ago. She was a sixth grade pupil
at Perry School.
Surviving are her parents, one
brother. Jackie Leroy; her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ely Fire
stone, Leland, and Louis Boone,
Traverse City.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22

Ann Arbor. Dec. 80 Eighty
eight officers viii be gradua ed
Thursday from the Army's Judge
advocate school at the University
OF Michigaa Nineteen Of them en-
tered the school with rankings
from second licutenauts to M ilrs.
The 50 officer candidates will re-
ceive commissions as second lieu
tenants Wednesday. Brig. Gen.
Thomas II. Green, assistant Judge
advocate general will deliver the
graduation address.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22

NIB: In general terms what
part, if any, does food play in in
creasing or decreasing arthritis?
Specifically would occasional eat
ing of knocked tomatoes be harm
full, helpful or neutral?
Answer: In my opinion food
plays no part in causing, helping
or hurting arthritis. The use Of
unlocked tomatoes is neutral.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22

THIS TINE WAR PATTERN for tomorrow As the u s. and Britain
rush plans for nvasons pledged Tehean
Udes visual shortcut to the blueprint
many Stain presented realistic picture of the problem
225 the
time about As divisions the
France fronts and A divisions
argued If so of the 225 fronts
the Red forces could crack quickly through
thrust across the English channel would withdraw
vast forces 1nvason through
Italian campaign and threats the Balkans
but nevertheless important of troops
ance OF channel invasion when the spp
scL'iIy III ouler areas OF the continent
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Supper Guests

Pvt. James Day, Camp Ricken.
bridge, KY, and wife, Detroit, and
Mrs. Raymond Kisch, Detroit, were
supper guests Thursday OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur lie Vasseur and spent
the evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph lie Nasseur.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22

Lansing. Dec. 22-AP-The state
health department warned Tuesday
that If the public relaXes is health
precautions as the current influ-
enza epidemic wanes, new and
more violent outbreak may be ex-
pected within three or four weeks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Hints on Etiquette

II at a dinner party a man and
woman are seated side by side
without being introduced to each
other. II Is best TO start a CONVEX
sation without introducing them
selves. II one does introduce him.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Today's Horoscope

Today gives Its birthday child
a commanding nature. a sharp in
tellect. versatility and the ability
TO accomplish your aims with I'M
usual facility. You are sensitive.
honest and romantic. You arc
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22

Rev. and Mrs. W F. Abbott, Lin
coin Park. and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Tan and sons, william and Walter
Belleville, spent Thursday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Zorms.
Mrs Clara Zorms, who has spent
the past several weeks at the home
OF her son and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy ZOrms. returned to her
home at Danville, ILL.,, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burget,
Mrs. Kenneth Sanford and Corp. C..
Orlo Burget spent Thursday eve
ming at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph lie Nasseur.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Schassber-
ger, Monroe, spent Wednesday eve
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Burget and Cpl. c. Orlc Durget re-
turned to his home with them after
spending two days at the Schass-
berger home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
SENTENCED TO FIFTH TERM

Flint. Dec. 22-AP-TIazen Beck.
SO, was sentenced Monday to. his
fifth prison term. Found guilty by
jury OF breaking into a tavern,
he was sentenced to to Is years
in circuit court.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Words of Wisdom

Obstinacy Is the strength Of the
weak Firmness founded upon
principle, upon truth and right.
order and law. duty and generos.
ity. Is the obstinacy Of sages.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Half-Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

The Union installed their now off
GERS T. l. NJ H. Currer; d. NJ Clay Pepper; p W
Packer treasurer; II. r. Scovil secretary; Dell
Sentinel w b. Eddy Installing officers. William Webb repre-.
senng the llusrious Master, r Clark,
Grand Captain Of the Guard.
Through the efforts OF Joseph II. Thompson f. wodman
and T. z. Schabe acting a OF
making the local office
subagency OF County Clerk Jay G. Pray.
There will be delivery by City Rural carriers on
Christmas Day.
Central High School the beginning Of tho vacation
with Christmas assembly
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22

humorous and Will have a happy
married life. Before this
morning an unusual idea about
getting an advancement in pay
may pop into your mind. Make
sure In advance that you can COM
bine diplomacy with initiative.
After you have arisen this morn
ing exceptional possibilities for
the future can develop under
proper management.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Early Life

When he came home from the
gymnasium at Budapest. in 1897,
he walked into a pogrom in his
native village, and his family were
threatened. Reluctantly and sadly
they came to the conclusion that
they must emigrate to America.
His father and mother were bro
ken hearted to leave their old
home, but young Ihorek was all
enthusiasm and excitement.
There was Uncle Bernard in
America. He had emigrated some
years Before and he was living in
the rich city of Chicago and he
himself was fabulously rich. Uncle
Bernard would help them and set
them straight.
Alas for that European naivete
which believes that all Americans
are rich. Uncle Bernard, it was
found when they finally arrived in
Chicago, was almost as poor as
he had been when he lived in Hun
gary. lie could not help them at
all.
The father and mother never
adjusted themselves to the new
world. but young Thorek plunged
into its activities. He worked his
way through Rush Medical School
by playing the drum in an orches-
ira. And by such perseverance he
rose in time to the highest rank
in his profession.
His account Of his professional
career avoids discussion of techni-
cal details, and furnishes rich
fund of stories and anecdotes OF
the medical life.
There is the French eX-sailor
who had appendicitis and con-
scented to an operation but refused
to allow anyone to shave his abdo-
men. For a time he refused an
but finally it came out
that while he was in the French
navy he had submitted to tattooing
and a particularly bawdy picture
was permanently emblazoned on
the skin of his abdomen. DR..
Thorek arranged for an all male
operating room staff, as the
Frenchman would not allow any
woman to see his art exhibit. lie
had worn a belt to conceal it from
his wife. After he had recovered
from the appendicitis DR.. Thorek
removed the tattooing.
Another patient was a boy who
thought he was passing blood IN
his urine, when the real cause was
that his grandmother had overfed
him beets to make him grow.
He has known many famous peo-
pie. One of his patients, DR.. Cook,
persuaded him that Cook really
first discovered the North Pole.
A fascinating and always read
able volume.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
J. MI have an eight year old
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22

speaking seriously. why cant we
call our whole country Washing
tom
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
One-Minute Test

One-Minute Test
/. What was the planned height
Of the Tower Of Babel?
2. Who we're Dismas and Ges-
tas7
3. Who asked Jesus Christ,
What is truth" and did not wait
for an answer
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Visiting NJ other

Pvt. Clarence Outland. who is
station in Massachusetts, is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Henry Lambert,
and sister and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elijah Outland.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
BY r. J. SCOTT

self or herself. then the other
should follow suit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
one-NfInute Test Answers

/ High enough TO reach heaven.
2. The two thieves who we're
crucifed with Jesus.
3. Pontius PLATE.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
Fifty Years Ago

At the annual meeting Of the Washtenaw Bible Society IN
which all the churches united Methodist Church Prof
Austin George president Of the society charge.
given by Rev Bastian Smits Congegaonal Rev Dr.
f. W. Ryan Methodist; Poyden Howell Baptist
ministers. New officers Fairfield Con
gregatona president; w. H. president:
Frank McKinsy Methodist secretary; w Methodist
t'asurer; B. Greene Presbyterian depositary
OF $1i3 taken
Death: Bddle, OF disease Albert For
sythe ~, GAR. veteran.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-22
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

J. MI have an eight year old
boy. He seems to be in the best
of health, but he just doesn't care
Tor vegetables.
Answer: Vegetables are an
acquired taste for most human
beings. II he is in good health
don't worry and don't borrow
trouble. He will learn TO like vege-
tables by and by.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
Gordon Back In Hero Role
(Reg. U. s. Pat. Off.) BY JACK CUDDY

United Press Staff COrrespondent)
 New York, October 6. - (UP) - Sunshine and shadows of the first World Series game envelop Joe Gordon and Max Lanier.
 Gordon, second baseman of the New York Yankees, returned to his hero role after being the goat of the I942 series between these same Yan. kee and St. Louis Cardinal clubs.
 Trigger Gordon, who was the Tanks stellar performer in the Tanks 1941 series against the Brooklyn Dodgers when he hit 800, stepped out yesterday before 6S,676 fans at Yankee Stadium and blasted out the first home run of the series, meanwhile performing like a Gazelle Sf1eld, handling 12 chances, one Short of the record. Some of his plays were seemingly impossible.
 Gordon performed so magnificent ly that Manager Billy Southworth of the Cards said after the game, without Gordon, we would have made st least four more base hits. That guy was like net out there"
 While the Californian was doing his herolcs, Stocky Max Lanier was writing one of the most tragic chap ters in World Series history. Lanier. who was credited with one victory in two brief appearances in last years series, was honored by South. worth of the Cards by being named starting pitcher in the opening game of this series = instead of big Mort Cooper, the right-handed ace.
 Southpaw Lanier did a grand mound job, limiting the Tanks to seven scattered hits during the seven innings he pitched. He struck out seven batsmen, and singled to drive in one of the two Cardinal runs.
 But Lanier unfortunately was se- lected by the baseball fates as the agent that would pebble away the game-let the Tanks back into vic- tory.
 In the fourth inning, Lanier's dropping of the ball at first on Lou Klein's throw, enabled Frankie Crosetti to get on base. Later Charlie Keller hit into a double play, scoring Crosetti with the run that tied the count l-l. Then Cor don knocked a homer into the lower left field stands. Had Lanier not made the error on Crosetti at first base, there would have been no scoring in this inning-instead of two unearned Yankee runs.
 In the Yankee half of the sixth inning, with Crosetti on second and Billy Johnson on first, and one out, Lanier made wild pitch to Gordon at the plate. Catcher Walker Cooper couldn't find the ball, and Crosetti scored from second. Cor don struck out; and Catcher Bill Dickey singled to- score Johnson with the Tanks fourth tally.
 Lanier, who had pitched his heart out in holding the Tanks to seven hits in seven innings and who had driven in one run, said in the dressing room, "all I ask is one chance against those So-and-So's.
 But that's the grand or terrible thing about baseball - as Gordon and Lanier have found out-you can't put steering wheel on luck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06

1926. He was varsity backfield coach from 1880 until Wade left.
 Tn 1887 he married Mrs. Mary Toms Erwin, daughter of the late W. o. Toms. president of Liggett & Myers Tobacco company. They have two children, Anna Sybil. IA by her first marriage and Tommy, 4. In the backyard at home also are a flock of New Hampshire rec chick ems and a victory garden, Cam. eron's only hobbies beside football.
 Boy, am I worried about that Baltimore game" I'm wondering how we're going to ge team from the stadium Saturday night through all that crowd of war workers and back to the station in time to catch the II o'clock train, so the team won't break Navy regulations limit ing player leave to 48 hours. called Coach Johnny Whetchel of Navy and asked him to get us truck or moving van or anything handy to get the boys through. And I also asked him not to be too hard on us Saturday. Remember, we're Navy boys, too. Just bunch of V-l2 kids trying to make good.