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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

Washington, Feb. 16-UP-The
United States Chamber OF Com
merce today proposed 4 pay-as-you-
go income tax plan which includes
deferment of all 1912 tax liabili-
ties until after the war, a morator-
ium on increased tax rates on in
dividuals for the duration of the
war, and a decrease in existing
rates on income taxes at the ear
liest possible time
1t suggested that its plan to de
fer 1912 tax liabilities should be a.
substitute for increased tax rates
during war time. 1t also proposed
that the 1912 taxes, when payable
after the war. he recOmputed on
the lower 1871 rates.
Presents Plan
The plan was presented 10 the
House Ways and Means Commit
tee by Ellsworth G. Alvord, chair
man of the Chambers Federal Fl.
nance Committee. In a statement
prepared for delivery to the com
mittee, Alyord proposed current
collection of taxes on 1913 income
and thereafter through a 20 per
cent Withholding tax to cover the
present six per cent normal tax
the first Is per cent surtax bruck-
ct and the five per cent victory
tax.
lie recommended these personal
exemptions as a base for the 20
per cent payroll deductions: single
persons 1924 a year or $l2 week ;
married persons, $l,24S a year or
S24 a week, dependents. 1912 or 81
a week.
He opposed other proposals to
canced all 1912 tax liabilities or to
defer or forgive part of the liza
bility.
Deserves Consideration
"A deferment OF part of the liza
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Blood May Save
Life of Child

Columbus. o, Feb. 16-INS A
Columbus woman. Mrs. W. y. Iseli.
%, who believes her blood may be
the type needed to save the life Of
little William Gavorcik, Jr., Q, to-
day volunteered to help him.
The Gavorcik boy. who lives In
Adena. o., is being treated in Mar
tins Ferry Hospital for a rare dis
ease, sub-acute bacterial endocard-
tits. which physicians say is fatal
in IS per cent OF all cases.
DR.. J. +. Ricketts,, the attending
physician. believes that transfu-
SONS with blood from some OF the
few persons who have survived the
dread disease, might save the
boys life.
Already prospective donors in
Maryland and Ohio have contacted
Dr. Ricketts,. but be said more
donors are needed
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
.CreenStreet
Heads Drive

Announcement l. being made to-
day OF the selection OF F. NJ.
Greenstreet to head Ipsilanti's
campaign committee in the Ameri-
can Red Cross drive for a national
goal of Sl25,0O0,O00. The Ipsilanti
quota is $500.
1t is pointed ON; mat the Red
Cross has not solicited funds since
December 1871. The campaign in
cludes the Red Cross roll CALI
although the budget requires that
many substantial gifts Of from
$25 to 500 will be required il the
goal is reached.
In the earlier campaign, Ypsi-
lanti set omething of a record.
There was no general solicitation
of funds, gifts being turned into
the banks voluntarily and that Up
SLANT was able to secure $4,000
by this means was considered re-
markable.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Fighter Planes Trying to
Blunt Spearheads as Mazis
Driue Into American Lines
Senate to Probe Ford Bomber Plant

The Senate War lnyestigat-
ing Committee projected an in
quiry into conditions at the
Ford Bomber Plant today in
the hope. as one member put
ii. of getting production into
top speed,
Chairman Truman (D.MoD
said that virtually all members
OF the committee would make
a personal inspection OF the
factory Friday and that a hear
ing at Washington would fol-
low at which We will get all
the facts"
The investigation will be one
OF two such inquiries. On
Thursday the committee will
inspect the CurtissWright
plant at Columbus, o.
There has been so little
production at either plant as
to amount to virtually none"
Truman said in an interview.
A subcommittee. possibly in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

Guiding Senator Homer Fergu-
son. Michigan Republican. will
carry out the formal inyestiga-
ton. Truman said. however.
that most members would take
part.
The subcommittee will be
headed by Senator Nallgren
(D-WaShl. Commenting on
the circumstance at both
plants. Wallgren said "appar-
rently there has been practic-
ally no production to amount TO
anything but all We have heard
as TO why have been rgmors."
In report last Saturday
the once OF War lnforma-
ton said the plant was operat.
ing only a small fraction OF
its ultimate potential but that
peak production might be
reached within year The
plant is owned by the govern.
ment and operated by the
Ford Motor Company.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Brown Fights
Black Market


Washington. Feb. 16-UP-Prlce
Administrator Prentiss NJ. Brown
today declared his unequivocal de
termination to wipe out Dlach
market" operations in meat. but
fer and other scarce commodities.
Brown said in an exclusive inter
view with the United Press that
the black market probably has
reached its peak. and the office OF
Price Administration is determined
to use all means at its disposal 10
crush illegal sales "sabotaglng
war time economy.
lie plans to keep a ught Ia on
prices generally. 10 avoid repe-
tition OF the lntlationary tendencies
Of World War |. He admitted II
probably will be necessary TO eX-
tend rationing to all important
scarce commodities, but believes
that a healthy, adequate diet is pos
sible and foresees no need for
sweeping cuts in standards OF liy-
ing.
The new price administrator
showed no signs OF being worn
down or harassed after a month
OF what Is generally admitted TO be
one Of Washington toughest jobs.
AT present we are fighting the
black market in four principal
WAYS he said. They are:
Il. Use Of press. radio and other
forms OF public information TO
point out unsanitary conditions In
the black market slaughter pens.
80. IN the past five weeks We
have instituted no less than 300
-. -. /. L, rkr..r- d. .
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
See RATIONS-Page ?
More Food to
be Rationed

Washington, Feb. 16 ms
Warning that rationing OF many
additional scarce foods may be
necessary this year, the Agricul.
ture Department today neverthe-
less promised "a reasonably ade-
auate diet per capita in 1913.
However. canned goods ration
ing. to begin about March /, will
result in a cut Of 81 pounds from
the 1871 civilian per capita con-
sumption. and 22.9 from last year,
the department said. In l943 the
estimated per capita supply oil
canned goods-juices. fruits and
vegetables-will be 36.6 pounds,
whereas in 1871 It was 677 pounds
and in 1912, sos
Although an adequate diet will
be provided all, the department
stated. civilians will reduce con
sumption 70 the pre-war level, and
for some commodities TO even low
er levels. in order to fill large
military and lend-lease orders
The department, in lengthy dis
cussion OF the national food sit.
uation' also pointed out that food
supplies in the first quarter OF
1913 will be somewhat lower than
in the same period last year.
In general, It was reported. "the
supply OF many foods for civilians
will be limited, and because o!
the large demand at the establish
cd ceiling prices. rationing OF ad
ditional scarce foods may have
TO be Instituted 10 insure an equit
able distribution
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

We are interested in get
ting the facts" Senator Wall
gren said. lin the hope that
We can get the difficulty re-
moved and production going at
top speed. "
Hugh Fulton. attorney for
the Senate committee, dis.
closed that committee inyesti-
gators already have visited
both the Ford and Curtlss.
Wright plants. On the basis OF
their confidential reports, he
said. the committee decided to
have look on the ground
floor"
The problem at the Ford
plant is said TO be difficulty in
getting trained labor. or labor
which could be trained at the
plant. Twenty bombers a day
is 10 be the estimated peak
production. the owl report
aid. Present production has
not been disclosed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Closed Shop May
be Eliminated
by New Law

Washington. Feb, l6-UP- A
red hot closed shop controversy
cut across the draft-labor question
today in a proposed Senate amend
ment to relieve conscripted and
volunteer war workers OF all liza.
bility to join a union.
The closed shop and union
shop would be outlawed for all
practical purposes IL the amend
ment and the bill TO which II was
offered were enacted.
The amendment was offered by
Sen. Warren X. Austin, r., VT, TO
the pending Austin-W ellsworth bill
introduced last week TO provide for
! the drafting OF women between Is
AMI 30 and men between Is and Go
years for war work Rep. James
w. Wadsworth. II. y. Y. who Of
fered an identical draftlabor bill
in the House, said he would offer
an identical union amendment.
IL provides that every person
assigned to service under the pro.
posed draft labor act and every
accepted volunteer shall be free
TO join a union but may not be
compelled 10 do so.
Would Amend Act
Coincident with the Austin
amendment, Sen. W. Lee O'Daniel.
D.. Tex. offered three bills 10
amend the. National Labor Rela-
tions (Wagner) Act. They would
forbid the NLRB to order reinstate.
ment OF a striker who committed
any violent act in connection with
a labor dispute: forbid labor or
CARNATIONS from using coercion
or intimidation in organizational
| efforts: and permit employers TO
discuss with their employees any
Efforts TO organize their plants
O'Daniel supported his three
amending bills with a protest
against the Administrations In
tention that time and one.half
shall be paid for all time over 40
hours worked under new regula.
tions making IS hours minimum
| employment in 80 major labor
shortage areas. lie complained
that agriculture already enjoys
| only &c per cent per capita OF the
average per capita income OF the
non-farm population and that the
time and one-half order "widens
the present disgraceful disparity OF
income between our farm popula.
I ton and our non-farm population"
I lie fayors a longer work week but
not time and one half rates.
Congressman generally SHE'D
, away from comment on the pro-
posed amendment TO the pendint
/ draft-labor bill because the pro.
/ posal to outlaw the closed shop is
recognized as politically explosive
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Congress Today
(By Associated Press)
Senate

In recess.
Agriculture subcommittee calls
Secretary Nickard in war food in
quiry G0:3O a. m. EWT.
Special committee reopens IN
quiry on Army commissions IN
movie industry GO:30).
Appropriation subcommittee
hears Lend Lease Administrator
F.. r. Stettinius, Jra on Manpower
U0:30).
House
Continues debate on independent
offices appropriations: may act on
81 256 900 900 naval shore construc-
ton bill inject. II a. M.
Foreign Affairs Committee hears
Rep. Luce (RConnD On Lend
Lease 90 00l.
Rules Committee opens hearings
on question OF giving Hobbs anti
racketeering bill right OF way.
Ways and Means Committee con-
siders pay-as-yougo taxation
10000.
Military Committee studies war
time place for nations small col.
leges (l0:30).
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Officers Erase
Another Mystery

Local police erased another mys-
terry from their records Monday
when they brought back from Jack
son an IS year old local youth who
confessed his guilt in connection
with a breaking and entering and
larceny committed here Jan. 8 at
the home of Joseph Vinson, 663
Waiting Blvd.
The youth was arrested by Jack
son police Monday on the basis OF
a description broadcast by local
police. He was living at 205 5.
East st. there under an alias. He
admitted his guilt to Jackson po-
lice who notified the local depart
ment which sent after him and
lodged him in Jail here. He had
stolen two watches, a gun. some
neckties and smaller articles.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Final Plans Outlined For
Air Raid Protection Here

stlurtor Ypsilsnti High school
who is 10 be the coordinator OF all
air raid warden training. organi.
zation and tactical movements
working under supervision OF MI.
Davis. L. p. Cnshmon will be III
rector OF education and Glenn
Touse registrar.
Final phase OF training is to be.
gin Wednesday evening at $3.50
when all city posts will meet in
groups 70 receive instructions and
practice in air raid reporting.
Posts. meeting places and in
strICtors are:
Posts No. u. "A. 10. will meet
a. Elton Rynearson 1902 Whit
tier Rd Instructor. William VIII
cox: posts .. y. IL. meet al Merle
Renton's. lI0S Congress St. in
strtctor, Lawrence DeBoer. posts
3. 4. =. meet Harriet . Stnooi
with Edward Heyman instructor:
posts ]. s. :. TO- meet Npsilanti
High room 2i3 with Glenn Touse,
instructor. posts 6 2. q. at Char
See AIR RAlD-Psge
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
City toHave
ThreeSpriing
Contests
Gaudy Winner in
Republican Race
For Supervisor

Primary election here Monday
left Ypsilanti with three contests
for the spring election.
They are all aldermsnic posts
with stephen Dunlap, r, and Bes-
sic Turner, d. running in the first
ward: c. William Coleman. r. and
C. Fred Beck. d. in the fourth and
Alfred I. DeOtte, r, and Vincent
Celebreeze, ID. in the nfth.
Mondays vote here was extreme
ly light. there being only two con-
tests. In the first district super
visor's race George Gaudy. incum-
bent, defeated Howard Dawson,
"A to IS. Both ran on the, Re
publican ticket. In the second
district Bert C.. gillette defeated
q |. Meyer, 60 to 80, for the Re-
publican nomination for constable.
Ypsllanti Township
The election in Ypsilanti Town
ship was also rather perfunctory.
Winners were Otis A. Tooze. super
visor. 81; Mrs. Lillian Shepherd,
clerk. 50; Nelson Boutell. treasur-
ed, 81: William Gallagher. justice
of the peace, full term, { :, Orsoy
r. Darling, member OF the board
OF review 50: William +. Colts,
65, Lowell Bellan, So. contables.
Other results were: Almond l..
Bales. member OF board OF re-
view. Al: Ferdinand Palma, justice
OF the pea =. full term. 54 Orsay
Allen Niece, ., Karl SchanZ, .,
James Beach, 2, George Elliott, |.
w. Allen, /, L. Rose. !, Carl Fish
err, /, Harvey Rhodes, l, George
Ward, /, Ralph Colts, l, consta-
bles. Those receiving but a few
votes had been written in on the
ballots by the voters.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
SHORT ON TYPEWRlTEDs

CARSON CITY. Ney.-UP- II
the WEB doesn't !eleat pretty soon.
at aches 81 the 1913 Nevada legis-
latufo ere going to have writer's
eramp. A drastic shortage OF type.
writer's has slowed down the busi-
res Of the legislature cons 'erably
already. The WEB refused to per-
NIT purchase Of new machines.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Days For
Ration Books

Ration book registration under
the new point system will be start
ed on Washington's birthday ami
versary, Feb. %. in the school
buildings of the city. and will con-
tinue for four successive days
through Feb. %. The hours each
day will be Fl M 1 to 2 p. m.
No registrations will be taken
during morning hours since chill
dren will be attending school. All
registrations will be made by
school faculties and volunteers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Candidates
First District
Supervisor

First District
Supervisor
George Gaudy, (R)
Merle RenIon, tRl. short tern
Constable
Clayton J. Hopp
Second District
Supervisor
Bernard McIlhargie (D)
Constable
Bert gillette (R)
Aldermen
First Ward
stephen Dunlap (D)
Bessie Turner Cd
Second Ward
Clyde F.. Budd (R)
Third Ward
Stanley L. Norton (R)
Fourth Ward
c. William Coleman (R)
c. Fred Beck (D)
Fifth Ward
Alfred T. DeOtte (R)
Vincent l.. Celebrezze CD
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

POUGHKEEPSIE. y. Y.-INs -
Fire OF undetermined origin swept
through the five story Windsor no.
tel. injuring one fireman and send
ing 100 guests out into the bitter
cold early today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
May be Aimed
atFlanking
Allies
Too Early to Tell if
Action is All Out
Offensive

Washington. Feb. t6-AP-Jsps-
nese ships including Y destroyers
were sunk or damaged and two
American war ships including the
heavy cruiser "chies5o- were iost
in week of furious sea.sir fight
ing In the Solomon Islands area
beginning Jan. 20 the Navy an
nounced today. The Japanese also
lost a tot OF so or 81 planes de.
stroyed TO 20 to % American planes
lost in the fighting which resulted
from enemy attempts TO remove
some OF their forces from the
GuadaIeanal lsland.
6Bv International News Service
Swarms OF Allied aircraft took
the air IN South Tunisla today in
a determined effort to check Ger
man drives which have carried
deep Into American lines. The
Nazis advanced after an American
armored force fell back before the
fury OF the enemy TRUSTS which
were launched sunday and have
carried iS miles into Allied posi-.
tions
Squadrons OF fighters and bomb
ers were thrown against the Axis
forces in a determined effort 10
blunt the spearheads OF two drives
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

WASHINGTON d. c.-The
Defense Plant Corporation has
authorized an increase in its
contract with General Special
~ Co. Of Ypsianti for addi-
tional equipment for a plant In
Michigan resulting in an over
all commitment Of about $780,
900.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight,
Continued Cold

wASHINGToN-AP- Treasury
Secretary Morgenthau today began
conferences with Federal Reserve
Board officials on plans for the next
Victory Loan drive in April-when
more OF the campaign will be con-
centrated on the nations smaller
communities.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16
Ballot on Time
Expected Tonight

Mayor Ross X. Bower expects
that the question OF whether Npsi-
lanti will stay on fast time will he
considered in the council meeting
tonight.
Mayor Bower says. II under
stand Detroit voted to 1 to re-
main on fast time. that Ann Arbor
and Jackson as well as the Bomber
Plant at East Ypslanti and MIGHT
gan Central Railroad are on fast
time. so II seems TO me the vote
will be a mere formality."
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

y NEW YORK-AP-One laundry
plant in the New York metropoli-
tan area was closed today and nine
Others stopped giving service as a
result they said, Of a 40 per cent
cut in their supplies OF fuel oil.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

WOMAN for cleaning. white or COL
ored. short hours, good pay. Wuerth
Theatre. ADV. 2l6S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

See BLACK MARKET-Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

HOLLYWOOD-UP - jeanette
Macdonald. first actress to enter
opera from Hollywood. said today
that she would make her Metropo-
Titan opera debut at New York
this fail. She is studying the
score OF Romeo and Juliet. and
III leave for New York next week
for coaching. Miss Macdonald
said she may tour with the com
pany before appearing in New
York.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

WASHINGTON-UP- The Of
fee Of Price Administration today
authorized upward adjustments Of
maximum charges for service by
small farm equipment and automo.
tive repair services.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

AUGUSTA. Me.-UP-Five per-
sons including a woman and a child
, were burned to death, five were
hospitalized and 10 were rescued
in 26 below zero weather early to-
day when a fire swept a rooming
house.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

SAN FRANCISCO 49, ms The
Hon. David Bowes.Lyon, youngest
brother of Brltain's Queen Eliza
beth, was expected to return TO
Washington today or tomorrow af-
ter an inspection tour Of shipyards
in the San Francisco area.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

See AIR RAlD-Psge ?
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

LONDON-INS- The Germans
have ordered all civilians evacuat-
ed from Salonika. Greece, and the
Nardar district Of Yugoslavia, it
was reported today by the Moroc-
ECO radio.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

ISTANBUL-AP-The Staying OF
Gen. Christie Loukoy, former Bull
garian minister OF defense. on the
steps of his home in Sofia Saturday
night was reported today to have
been followed by $50 arrests. Bull
garia was extremely excited over
the episode, reports to Istanbul
said, and all members OF the Bull
garian cabinet now we're said to be
protected by motorcycle escorts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-16

MOSCOW-INS- Huge posters
Informing the population OF Rostov
that German troops would not
evacuate that city were pasted on
walls by the Nazi invaders before
the Russians hurled the Nazis
hfrom the Caucasian stronghold for
' the second time in this war, it was
disclosed today. The posters read:
"Do not believe rumors- We shall
not leave Rostoy."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-10
Better Health
BY DIR. Logan CIendening

III AN in receipt OF q letter
i reading in part as follows:
I'VE are very interested In
cousin marriages. Are there any
records available To show that
U1psin marriages should be sup
ssed'
ct have known of quite q few
Of these marriages, and the chill
dren are all normal In every
respect. My idea IL that II the
parents and grandparents of the
cousins are normal people, their
children will be the same. Nat
urally there are bad cousin mar
riagee, but what about the rest
Of the people.
Just to clear the records,
what are the sctuai factss
Great Britain and Canada recog-
nixe such marriages. How many
Of the states do?
81 believe II wouldn't matter
whom people with bad heredity
married. the children would be
low grade"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-10
War Problem Clinic
DR.. Foster Gives Advice
o Troubled People

The WAR PROBLEM CLINIC
today presents the case Of a man
who is very anxious 10 join some
branch of the armed services.
But because he is chronic
drinker and IS burdened with a
police record. he has been rejected.
He now faces family problem
and the possible breaking up Of
his home, so he has come 70 the
clinic for advice.
DR. Robert G. Foster is the
panel member who has under
taken the discussion OF this mans
problem. Al different stages OF
his career, DR.. Foster has been
All club leader. field agent OF the
USDA, college teacher. and fellow
in Yale's Institute OF Human Rela-
tons. Al present, he is active in
marriage and family counseling
service az the Merrill-Palmer
School. With this background; he
is more than fully qualified to
help this man and many others
who might be in similar situations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-10
Ex.Mate's Parents Cause
Trouble for Divorce

War Problem Clinic:
l have a daughter by my first
marriage My husband and | were
divorced in 1912 Every time his
parents come over, they want 10
take my girl home with them.
They don't bring her back for
three or four days, and then she
is so spoiled that l just can't do a
thing with her.
My second husband treats her
just like his own daughter, and
she is very nice toward us until
she goes over there. l have told
them that they could only take
her home with them for one day
after this. but they said they
would take IL UP in court Is there
any legal action l can take
against them. or what can say
10 make these people under
stand MRS. y. J. O.
Dear Mrs. ID. J. o.;
Your question involves Gus
tody Of child by your first
marriage. Apparently custody
was granted 10 you. Unless the
court at the time of the divorce
specified that your child should
spend some time with her pa
ternal relatives. YOU are not
obligated 10 release her 10
them. II Won were divorced In
Wayne County. may ! suggest
that you consult the Friend of