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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11
Cutting
City Markets

Washington, Dec. IL ms -
Heavy shipments OF hogs continued
to flood the nations packing cen.
tiers Friday, overlooking already
TANNED slaughtering facilities and
threatening the loss OF more pork
through spoilage.
War Food Administration offic-
ials in Washington revealed that
spoilage of meat has resulted from
the over crowded conditions at the
stockyards. asserting that the loss
in live hogs is considerable.
At South st. Paul, Mimi, where
a two day embargo on hog ship
ments was lifted on Wednesday,
.25,000 hogs poured into the stock
yards Thursday. Another embar-
go probably will go into effect at
that city. WA officials said.
Meanwhile, record movement Of
hogs glutted Indianapolis. Chicago,
Sioux City. Ia, and Omaha stock
yards, The possibility OF an EN-
barge at Indianapolis was immin
.ent.
One VIA official said that en-
bargoes may be used at the other
markets to hold down shipments
temporarily.
During November. movement OF
hogs TO the major packing centers
totalled 6.971,00O-3S.S per cent
more than the same month last
year and the largest number on
record. Iowa and southern Min.
nesota markets handled an all
time record last month as receipts
hit the one and a quarter million
head mark.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11
PLAN PROTECTION

Detroit, Dec. 11--INS-Common
council was informed by State
Highway Commissioner Ziegler Fri.
day that steps are beng taken 10
provide protective devices al four
of the city's most dangerous rail
road crossings. The city had petit.
toned for Improvements at six
crossings. Priority on materials
made impossible a request for i'm
provements at six crossings, Zieg.
Ter said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11
PLEASANT SURPRISE

NEW YORK-UP- Miss Mary
Jane O'Donoyan-Rossa, American
Red Cross worker, and Sgt. Fred
G. Schwarz, meeting at a Manches-
ter, Eng. Red Cross Club. played
Where are you FROM with sur.
prising results. Both New York
ers. according to local Red Cross
chapter they discovered that they
had lived in the same house-Miss
ODonoyan-Rossa from 1925 to
1887, and Sergeant Schwarz dur.
ling 1912.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11
TO CONSIDER DELINQUENCY

Detroit. Dec. IA forum on ju.
yenile delinquency and youth prob
lens will feature the meeting Of
the Wayne County Council of Par.
ent-Teachers Associations TO be
held December "A. in Eloise Hos
pital auditorium, il has been an
nounced. DR.. Gunnar, Dybwad, OF
Michigan Children's Institute and
G. F. Ramsey. superintendent of
the Institute, will be among the
panel members.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11
STOcKFISH BACK

Detroit, Dec. Tins - Walter
Stockfish, state representative
rom Hamtramck, was back home
Friday-conyinced that Lansing is
| nest OF thieves and liars. The
Democrat appeared fe-
ore judge Leland W. Cars grand
Jury in Lansing Thursday after an
.bsence OF week during which he
vas named as "payoff" man in a
tribe. Rep. Stanley J. Dombrow-
Xxi. Detroit Democrat. said he &C.
'epted. He denied the charges.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11

We know the road is long hard one but
we're not afraid to fight. We know we've
got what it takes to back our men on the
battle fields It takes Health and Energy.
We've got it and we'll keep on getting it
by drinking milk The fine, rich, creamy
kind of milk supplied by Warner Dairy.
We KNOW it's good and it tastes "ele-
CANT" too
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.-INS-
Causing damage estimated at more
than S350,O00, a general-alarm fire
the second within a week-de-
stroyed the siX-story store Of Sears
Roebuck and Company at this re.
sort Friday. Before being brought
under control, the flames for three
hours threatened to spread to sur.
rounding structures, including a
hotel in the congested, business
district.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11

in Higgins Boat Harry accord
ing to a Marine Combat Cores
pendent. Harry" is said TO re
semble his namesake at a distance
though he presumably navigates 3
higher strata.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11
NOW "HIeeINs BOAT HARRY"

IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC-UP
Washing Machine Charlie" and
"Reveille Joe" Jap planes OF Qua
dalcanal fame. have successor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-11

Mrs. Leo Russ and daughter,
Joyce Ann. are both quite i'll,
Mrs. Jesse Norman. Mrs. Loyal
Kanitz, Mrs. Ray Smith and Mrs.
Floyd Ganong attended the O. f.
S. meeting in Saline, Monday eve
ming.
Miss Barbara Sue Hosler Is stay
ing at the home OF her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrsr. A. j. Turner,
as her mother is a patient in TIE.
cumseh Hospital.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-30

Mauritius La Pcrousc sailed from Brest in August,
l1S5. He rounded Cape Horn and explored some
Pacific islands before sailing north to Mount Elias
in Alaska which he reached in June the following
year
And there in the frozen seas off Alaska mis-
fortune struck with the suddcnness Of murder.
Both ships tried TO enter the harbor. But the
Astroabe struck on hidden reef Then the Bous-
sole grounded. Hastily clawing off La Ierouse
sent two boats to make soundings. But mighty
tidal wave took-both and smashed them against
the rocky shore, Out of forty-five men twenty
one were lost in the icy harbor Of Port des
Francois.
Shocked by the loss La Perouse sailed south
exploring the Western Coast Of America far
California. Then he steered west for Kamchatka.
There he landed courier with the first dispatches
for the King. That messenger was the NicOmte
de Lesseps, of the same family as the man who
failed so tragically with the Panama Canal.
BY December the two ships were in the warm
blue waters of the South Seas they anchored off
the island of Samoa for water.
Now even in that time the islanders were being
vctmized by the whites. Already blackbirders
from Chile and Peru had taken thousands of them
as slaves. Many white men had been "cut out
by the natives and they had to be treated care
fully by the explorers
De Langle was sent ashore with four boats for
water. The natives, thousands of them, ii seemed
were gathering on the white beach inside the reef,
singing shouting, brandshing their weapons.
But orders were to treat them kindly. De Lam
gle, intending TO do honor to the chiefs, dressed
himself in his best uniform sparkling with decora-
tons and sporting his sword of honor. The men
stood up in the boats displaying gifts they had
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-30

brought for the natives. But as soon as the
grapnes were out and the boats fast the natives
rushed them laughing, screaming, brown hands
held out for the presents.
In no time the presents were all gone. The
natives changed at once. Where were gifts for
all? They snatched at the bright things on de
Langles coat; they grabbed his sword. Stone
clubs came out and blows were struck. The natives
held on to the anchors and would not free them.
De Langle, surrounded, called to his Marines
Fire, mes -enfants," he shouted But do not
hurt them Fire over their heads
There was a mighty of guns, cloud Of
smoke The natives fled screaming But they
returned. None hurt This magic did no
harm. Great stones whistled through the air.
mighty tattoocd warrior leapt at de Lange and
felled him with club
Fire" he groaned.
But many of the muskets were wet and the
powder spoiled. There was a ragged volley that
again did no harm.
The islanders were screaming with anger now
leaping like apes on the fighting seamen Stone
clubs dashed their heads in Women screaming
like the men held like grim death TO the boat ropes
Retreat back TO the ships" yelled the bosun
Two boats managed TO get away, leaving q.
Langle, a scientist and ten seamen broken AID
slaughtered on the once immaculate beach
Fire on them. Kill them, raved the survivors,
But La Perouse looked at the carronades i'm his
ships and gared across the at the capering
natives already slashng up the bodies.
No, he answered, THE King has forbidden it."
Sadly the ships sailed west. The intention was
to take some of the great Australian continent for
the King of France. But the British were already
there under Captain Philip, who had been sent out
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-30

~ NE of the most romantic characters ever
to come out of France was Jean Francois
Gallup, Comte de La Perouse
Born IN 1742 he entered the French Navy at
the age of fifteen midshipman. At seventeen
he was IN his first great battle He fought all over
the world and by the time the American War of
independence broke out he was already tough
veteran. At that time he was captain of the
Amazon OF dEstaing's fleet. And later in COM
mand OF the Sceptre, frigate. he was detailed 70
SAIL up the Hudson River TO wipe out the Tory forts
there lie did his job most successfully but at the
same time showed that he was a knight Sans pelr
ct sans reproche For the Tories now at the
mercy OF the Indians, were in danger of torture
ana death to themselves, their wives and children
But La Perouse saw to it that they were provided
with food, clothing and ammunition.
In his report TO his Commander he wrote:
An enemy conquered should have nothing 10
friend"
But that was long time ago.
The next thing we hear is that La Perousc was
at the island of Mauritius, owned by Louis XVI
That little spot in the Indian Ocean is better known
as the locale of the love story of Paul and Virginia
1t was there that La Perouse met Louise Brou-
don. She was lovely with milk white skin dark
blue eyes under cloud of silky black hair And
during official reception at the Governors Pal
ace. the celebrated sailor fell deeply in love with
the nineteen-year-old girl. At that time he was
forty slightly fat and chubby checked He wore a
humorous expression, a wise, calm air And he
was brave. witty and amusing. Louise fell madly
IN love with him
In fact. Paul and Virginia might well have been
written Of the two
But love was not plain sailing
Her family were agreeable, since La Perouse
was a great hero and Comte TO boot But his
people yelled loudly about the blood of the Ian
quedocs beng too Ngood for the Broudons. SO
when La Ierouse went home, he found his family
had done thing that was all too common at the
time They bad betrothed him TO a girl he had
never seen.
He wrote sadly to Louise and told her of his
parents act
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-30

the Hudson River.
But Louise was no clingng vine that went into
a decline and died of love, although that was the
fashionable thing to do.
No, sir, she packed up and went to Paris. And
managed to let her sweetheart know she was there.
That was enough. He ran to her and told his
family to go Jump in the Seine. They didn't, but
they told him his career as a sailor ruined
The disgrace" they beated. What Will the
Minister OF Marine say?'
La Perouse didn't give that thought. He
married his Louise.
Well, it seemed that the Minister of Marine
was no fool. He wrote TO La Perousc wishing him
luck and instead of running him told him he had
been chosen for most important mission.
Two of the finest frigates in His Maiestys
Navy were put in commission for voyage of
discovery, the BOuSSOc under COmte de La PerOuse
and the Astroabe under his second in command,
the Nicomte de Langle. They were to explore
commercial and political possibilities of islands and
coasts in the Pacific Ocean and study animals agri-
culture and minerals. They carried a host of scien-
lists with them and crew, between the two fri
gates, of DDS men.
Part of the Kings instructions read:
THE Sieur de La Perouse will invariably show
the utmost kindness and humanity towards the
different peoples visited during the course of the
voyage. He will study with zeal and interest every
means of improving their condition by supplying
them with the vegetables, fruits and useful trees
of Europe. If the force of circumstances should
ever compel the Sieur de La Perouse to assert the
superiority of his arms over those of the savages
In order to procure, in spite of opposition, the
necessities of life he must use force with the
greatest moderation and punish with the utmost
rgOur any OF his people who may exceed his or
ders He will resort TO arms only in the last eX-
tremity'
Leaving his bride to return to her home in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-30

THE sea hides many mysteries-strange tales OF
senseless feuds and frghtful mutinies, of savage
fighting and sudden death; legends of disastrous
voyages, OF ancient dcrelicts and phantom ships.
All through her long and turbulent history, the
sea has guarded her secrets-and yet from time to
time, she persists in turning up additional clues that
give life 10 those old mysteries and puzzle the
men who try solve them.
On these pages The American Weekly is present
ing some OF these weird yarns and the evidence that
has been gathered in effort explain them. Some
OF these accounts taken from the sea-stained,
age-rotted log books some collected from the
musty records of maritime courts, and came
from old sailors, living in remote harbors and
haunted perhaps by memories of their evil ad-
ventures.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-30
BY BRIAN O'BRIEN
CHAPTER III

The Fatal Voyage of the Comte de La Perouse
1913 L., American Weekly Inc Reserved
~ NE of the most romantic characters ever
to come out Of France was Jean Francois
Gallup, Comte de La Pcrouse.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-12
FISHERS DISTRICT
s.. (Near GreenweOd)

Seaman Carl M. Morris of the
Armed Guard Center, Brooklyn, ~
" spent a two-day leave with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. p.
Morris, and family the past week.
Mrs. 8. F. Collision celebrated
her S1st birthday on Sunday, 0c-
tober 81. She was well remember
ed by her friends with many useful
gifts and a shower of cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dearman
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Rust were
Denton visitors on Saturday even
ing.
Miss Addie Collision attended the
meeting of the W. S. C. S. of Beth
Ell on Tuesday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs. Arley Bradley. After
the regular business meeting, hot
rolls. chicken salad and coffee were
served by the hostess.
Mrs. Leonard Kelley. of Balti-
more, and Mrs. Clement Gaskill, of
Salisbury, were visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. F. Collision on Tuesday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Morris and
daughters and son, Seaman Carl
NJ. Morris were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Young and family, of
centreville. Md, on Monday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Selders. of
Baltimore, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Taylor on Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-12
TRINITY

Mrs. Belle Baker, of Wilmington
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. War
rington.
Mrs. Harry walston. Carl Walls
ton and son Henry attended th'
funeral of Gootie Liden, at FEEDER
alsburg, on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hastings
MIR. and Mrs. Clinton Hastings ant
daughter, Jean Ann, spent Sunday
with relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Warrington
entertained at dinner on Sunday
Mrs. Belle Baker. of Wilmington
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Warrington, OF
Bridgeville. and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Warrington and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl White and Mr.
and Mrs. A. T. White and Miss Mar
tha Brown were Dover visitors on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Wheatley were
Wilmington visitors on Tuesday
last.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-12
TiHE REASON n, WHY \


BY T. A. HALL, Milford, Del. y
Why do | share my love with my
s., neighbors? *
Why am. 4 touched with their trials
and labors?
It's because my hearts full of love
as can be,
Since l now know God shares his
love with me.
He opened my heart that was shut
up tight,
Opened all the windows and let in
the light, sf i"
That's why take time to write
verses to you,
For what he did to me. he will do
for you, too.
OF course, l could write just as
well in prose,
If you'd take time to read it, (the
Dear Lord knows)
But / just like to rhyme it up this
way, =.
And make it sound nice what /
want to say.
And I just bet you like it like this.
And the dear old Chronicle you
don't want to miss,
AS it comes to your home at the
end of the week,
You pick it right up and start to
peek.
Till you find that little poem of
mine,
Then you say. ''by golly, now
amt that fine"
Or maybe you say with hack OF
a cough.
81 think that fool just tries to show
or"
Which way it is, with you it will
rest,
And I'll keep on writing and de my
best;
At the end of life's journey, my
Lord. will face.
And tell him how I told you. this
was all by his Grace.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-12
SUBSIDIZING MISTAKES OF
GOVERNMENT

Steps taken by government agen-
cies to reduce food prices threaten
the life of the retail food distri-
button industry. These agencies
hesitate TO tackle the imitation
problem at its roots where it would
affect one and all alike. Failure to
establish an adequate tax and war
financing program. temporizing
with pressure groups, appeasement
of labor racketeers. political as
pirations that take precedence Ov=
er the welfare of the nation-all d
these things contribute to the ris-
ing cost of living. And it is the
merchant who must pass the accu-
mulated costs on to the ultimate
consumer. as those costs are be-
yond his control.
Irrationally. the politicians. as
they witness their mistakes adver-
tised on the price tags of necessi-
ties. are seeking to force food dis
tributors TO cover up for them by
establishing prices wholly out of
line with costs.
The mistakes of food administra-
tion in the war emergency cannot
be kept from the public by Gov
er-up" policy which attempts TO
make retailers the goat Retail dis
tributors have done a magnificent
job of carrying out price and ra-
tioning controls. just as they have
in maintaining an. efficient distri-
button system in the face of over
whelming handicaps. But they can
not and should not be expected to
subsidize the mistakes of the gov
ernment.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-12
CONTINUE FIGHT FOR
HIGHER MILK PRICES
tcOntinusd from First Pare)

their business at the 14-cent cell
ing price, Mr.. Frear said, pointing
out that one dairy in Millsboro, the
Sussex Dairy had already closed its
doors.
Mr.. Frear said. that in company
with other. association officials, he
had just returned from talks with
OPA officials at Washington.
More material supporting the
stand of the association claim that
the ceiling should be at least Is
cents a quart, will be gathered, Mr.
Frear said, and placed in the hands
of Charles w. Hardesty, State OPA
director.
Mr.. Hardesty first received Off
cial word of the one-cent increase
from Washington last Saturday and
Immediately relayed the informa-
tion to members of the milk deal
ers association.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-12
Gov. Bacon Endorses
'Food-For-Freedorn'
CONTINUED trom rlrst Page1

buying War Bonds willingly ant
cheerfully. Most of our car own
ers have come to realize the need
for preserving their tires. Forty
million workers, including women
who have never done manual labor
before, are working long hours
forging the weapons of war. This
same spirit can be modified to
place food in the ranks with bonds,
rubber, guns, tanks, ships, and
planes"
Health Council Sponsors
The Delaware Health Council has
become the sponsoring agent for
Delawares part in the vast nation
wide FOOD FIGHTS FOR FREE
DOM campaign planned to make
every citizen understand the i'm
portance of food as weapon.
I'm order to fight the food-front
battle effectively, people must know
and understand the facts and then
help with all four of the goals"
says Miss Emily King, chairman of
the Health Council and State Super
intendent of Home Economics for
the State Board of Vocational Edu-
cation. 1t is hoped, she stated, to
have women's clubs. schools,
oranges, and other organizations
take part in the program.
County Chairmen
Plans for the state organization
are already under way with Mayor
Edward Evans of Milford as coun-
ty chairman for Sussex and Mrs.
William S. Dutton, state director of
Victory Gardens. as chairman for
New Castle county Kent's chair
man has not yet been announced.
These key people in each county
will. in turn. name local commit
tees. as il is hoped to mobilize all
groups in each community, and en-
list every citizen as a Food Fight
er for Freedom"
Speakers Bureau
1t is planned TO set up a state
speakers bureau in order that To-
cal groups may call upon il to
furnish persons to talk at meet
ings where the program can be-
The nutrition committee of the
Delaware Health Council is fur-
thering the plans for the state
wide organization. Miss Eleanor
nutritionist for the
State Board of Health. is chairman
of this committee. aided by Miss
Pearl Macdonald. University of
Delaware Extension Service nu-
Miss Marian McCaughan.
of Home Economics i'm
schools; Mrs. G. Pres
ton Hoff, Red Cross nutrition
chairman. and Miss Margaret jeff
reys. director of the Division of
Oral Hygiene, State Board of
Health.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-12
BISHOP v. II. HUGHES
SPEAKSl HERE MONDAY
Co0ntinusd from sar.s rsss,

S:1O-Wesley Junior College
Program:
President oler A. BARLEY. B. A.,
NJ. A.,
The Wesley Junior College Chor-
us.
\ 3:30-The Bishops Hour:
\ Worship, DR.. Frank Herson.
Address, Bishop Edwin H.
Hughes, ID. D., LII. d., resident
Bishop of the Washington Area.
Adjournment.
The ministers and laity of the
Dover District heartily welcome
you,. Bishop Edwin H. Hughes, to
our third district conference. As
the Resident Bishop of the Wash
ington Area we assure you of our
prayers and best wishes. We cher
ish and will follow gladly your
counsel and leadership.
We greet all members of the Do
yer District and thank you for your
loyal cooperation. May the efforts
of all the churches you represent
be crowned with the highest sue
cess.-Walter Asbury Hearn, su-
perintendent.
Officers, Committees, Commissions
Secretary o. Z. Jones.
Statistician, w. L. Beckwith.
Local Preachers and Accepted
Supplies-W. A. Hearn, E. L. BEN
nett, II. V. Branford, r. E. Green.
Registration and Offering-D. w.
Baker. Conrad Hamer, w. H. Hud-
son, J. L. Jones.
Nominations-E. B. Collins, w.
E. Matthews, Jr., ]. E. Walls. Leroy
Steelman.
Audit-W. H. Warrington, w. Ril-
ey Brown.
Temperance-O. H. Connolly, E. !
c. Graham. c. f. Davis, r. S. Brock.
A. Hill Smith.
Church Location and Buildings
o. E. Jones. l.. F. Wimbrow. NJ. E.
Hungerford. W. w. Sharp. W. H.
Warrington, NJ. Haswell Pierce.
Courtesies-W. p. Kesmodel.
George II. NAPLES, NJ. L. Hunger
ford.
Lay Activities-W. B. Thorn
burgh. J. +. Walls, Fulton Downing.
Evangelism-Pastors: S. B. Brad
ley. Frank Herson. ]. F. Langrall;
laymen: W. B. Thornburgh. J. VIM
cent White. J. H. Raughley; W. S.
&. S.: Mrs. T. e. Jones, Mrs. w. K.
Benson. Mrs. Urah W. Long; youth:
John Tarbell. Janet Phillips. Gloria
members annual con-
ference committee: r. Z. Green, W.
H. Murray.
District Staff-Directors: Adult,
Conrad Hamer; young adult. J. J.
Jr.; youth. J. l.. Jones; in
termediates. D. w. Baker; children,
Mrs. r. Ward Mills. Sub-District
Counselors: Adult. J. C.. Handy;
young adult. H. ~ Nichols; youth.
A. f. Kniceley; intermediates, L.
F. Werner; children. H. V. Bran
ford +. L. Bennett.
leadership: New Castle-Kent
counties. NJ. w Marine; Sussex
county. S B. Bradley.
Missionary Secretary-W. H.
Stone.
Conference Secretary Children's
Work-C +. Davis. .
W. S. c. S.-President, Mrs.
Thomas c. Jones; vice president. ]
Mrs. Thomas Davis; recording sec ,
retary. Miss Lila Carey; correspon-
ding secretary. Mrs. Earl Sylvester;
treasurer. Mrs. William WrOten; ,
officers. w. S. c. s.. Mrs.
John Shilling. Mrs. E. c. Hallman,
Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend.