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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Draft Deferment Issue


The move by the War Manpower
Commission to speed up the drafting
Of husbands and fathers unless they
transfer from non essential Jobs to
war production work has brought to
head the issue of deferment of
married men. Representative Kilday
Of Texas, Democratic member Of
the House Military Affairs Commit
tee, has introduced bill which fixes
four categories OF men subject to the
draft. The first category includes all
men Of draft age without depend
ents; the second, those men with
collateral dependents, mothers, IA
theirs, sisters or brothers; the third,
married men without children, and
the fourth, men with children. In
this order men would be subject to
the draft.
This measure is to be taken up for
consideration by the House Military
Affairs Committee this week. There
is strong prospect that it will receive
favorable and quick action, both in
the committee and in the House
itself.
At the bottom of the demand for
deferment Of married men, particu-
larry those with children, lies a con-
viction among many members OF
Congress that everything possible
should be done to preserve the fam
lily in American life as the basis OF
American society. If the time comes
when, for military defense Of the
Nation and to win the war, it is
necessary to take all men At to bear
arms, another situation will be pre-
sented. This is the view taken by
Mr.. Kilday and supported by many
of his colleagues.
In order to make the Kilday pro-
gram effective, the bill also carries
a provision that the selective service
quotas assigned each State shall be
filled on State wide basis-not, as
at present, on basis of each area
covered by local draft board I'm
der the present plan a married man
with dependent children might be
called into the service, while a single
man with no dependents, living
across the street, would not be
called, il the two men were in diff
ferent draft board areas. There
seems no good reason why the pro-
posed change In the system should
not be carried into effect. The local
draft boards would continue to
function as at present, acting on all
deferments and hardship cases.
Should the Kilday bill become law
it would counteract the ManpoWer
Commissions effort to force married
men to change their occupation from
non-essential work to war produc-
ton work. Mr.. Kilday and other
members Of Congress are not OBJ
jecting, however, to the placement
of men in war industries. They do
object to the use of the Selective
Service Act as club to compel this
change. They object to doing by in
direction something that should be
done directly, II 1t is essential to the
interests OF the country. They COM
plain that no adequate manpower
program has been perfected and laid
before Congress for its approval, and
they insist that the manpower re-
sources Of the country could be effec-
lively increased if the forty-hour
work week were suspended for the
duration of the war.
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Shuke-Up in Italy

The sweeping reorganization of the
Fascist regime in Italy is baslcally
due to the repercussions of the lost
colonial empire and other disasters.
The shake-up certainly is thorough
going. Count Ciano's removal from
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is
merely the most outstanding item in
a series of shifts which include most
of the Italian cabinet. The shake-up
also extends to the army. Indeed,
1t began there a week ago, when
Marshal Cavallero was dismissed
from his headship of the Italian
general staff.
Count Ciano's political eclipse is
typical of what is going on. This
pampered son-in-law of Mussolini
fell from grace for both external and
internal reasons. He had been in
disfavor with German diplomacy
ever since he engineered the unpro-
voked attack upon Greece. That coup
was most distasteful to Berlin's polit-
teal and strategic plans. The humil-
iating failure which ensued reacted
badly on Italian morale and weak
ened Italy's position in the Axis.
Thenceforth, Berlin tolerated Ciano
because Mussolini found him useful
as a fairly dependable diplomatic
errandboy, but the Count was we'll
aware of the disdain in which he was
held by the Nazi regime and his
pompous vanity was proportionately
offended. In Nazi eyes Ciano was
thus doubtful factor, to be shelved
when occasion offered.
Meanwhile, the Count was becom-
Ing a domestic liability owing to his
increasing unpopularity with the
italian people. Ciano was reputed
to be the -prohteer Of the Fas-
cist regime. The way he heaped up
an immense fortune through the use
of his party and official connections
became a national scandal. enhanced
by the popular belief that he was
transferring much Of his wealth
abroad Also, his private life shocked
even public opinion not usually too
censorious of the personal morality
of its leaders.
It is noteworthy that MuSsolni has
himself taken over the Ministry Of
Foreign Affairs That concentrates
all the key cabinet posts in II Ducc's
hands, since he already holds the
portfolios Of war. navy. air and in
terror But it is impossible for the
aging and ailing Mussolini effec-
lively to conduct this multiplicity Of
posts. This technical concentration
Of authority and responsibility IN II
DuceS hands really is sign Of
weakness rather than strength. The
logical deduction is that Mussolni
becomes more than ever front"
for his German masters who pull the
strings behind the scenes. More and
more weakened and dlsheartened,
Italy SINKS to the status Of puppet
state.
Two other straws in the wind may
be noted One is the replacement of
Count Paolo Thaon di Revel as
Minister Of Finance By a party
henchman. The Counts attachment
to FasclSm caused break with his
father who has been closely affiliated
with the royal family. Recently the
son was reconciled to his father, and
this change Of political complexion is
interpreted in neutral quarters as the
reason for the Counts loss Of his
cabinet post. Along the same line
Is the report from London that Crown
n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07

Prince Umberto has been appointed
commander of the decimated 1tal
ian divisions on the Russian front.
That is interpreted as a move by
Mussolini to get the Prince out of
the country lest he become a focal
point for popular agitation against
the Fascist regime.
All in all, the political pot Is sim
mering vigorously in Italy. The
Fascist grip on that unhappy country
still seems relatively strong, espe-
cially with German backing. But
volcanic symptoms are beginning to
appear.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-01

A large number OF students and
townspeople formed an apprecia-
tive audience Sunday evening, as
the Normal College Symphony Or
chestra, under the direction of
Marius Fossenkemper, presented
its fourth concert Of the year at
$50 p. m in Pease Auditorium,
with. Miss Eleanor Stoltz and Miss
Marie Turner. as soloists. Both
Miss Stoltz, who lives in Ypsilanti,
and Miss Turner, who had lived
here until last October, when her
family made their home in Hills
dale, are senior students at the
Normal College. Miss Turner has
made two previous solo appearan-
ces with the orchestra, and is the
first student ever to be accorded
the privilege of three solo appear
ances during a college course.
Miss Stoltz has been a member OF
the orchestra for the past eight
years, throughout both her years
at Roosevelt High School, and her
college career.
Opening the program, Mr.. Foss-
enkemper led the orchestra in THE
Star Spangled Banner. after which
Ballet Suite. Gluck-Mottl, was
presented. Movements included
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Campus Events
College Symphony Orchestra
Presents Fourth Concert

py Spirits. "Musette". and
Gai-Sicilienne%
Miss Stoltz appeared next, dc
lighting her audience with her eX-
cellent Interpretation OF Mozart's
Concerto No. in A Major, for
violin and orchestra. The Concer.
to, characterized by a serene beau
ty and tranquility, included the
movements ALLEGRO Aperto", Ada
gio', and Tempo di Minuetto ;.
Following an enthusiastic reeep.
ton OF this by the audience, the
orchestra presented for the third
number on the program a waltz,
THE Skaters, by Emil Waldteu-
fel, familiar number, popular with
the audience.
A striking selection, Franz
LISTS Hungarian Fantasia, for
piano and orchestra was chosen for
Miss Turner. The "Fantasie"
known otherwise as LISTS Hun
garian rhapsody No. T., was
opened by a solemn funeral march,
followed by various folk melodies,
brilliantly executed, and climaxed
by a dashing finale, providing a
striking end to the concert pro.
gram.
The Normal College Choir, un.
der the direction OF Prof. Haydn
Morgan, will be soloist for the
next orchestra concert, which will
be April Is, in Pease Auditorium,
at S.30
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spent the past week with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Marvin
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Smith &C
companied Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Mckenzie. Sumpter, 10 Detroit,
Friday night. They also visited
Mr.. and Mrs. oscar Locke, Romu
lus.
Mrs. Fred Sherman and daugh-
ter Beverly are sick and under the
doctors care.
Mrs Helen, Nelson was a Tues
day overnight guest OF Miss Mary
Long, Ypsilanti.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Colts and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Akalis were
Thursday evening guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Fuller. Ypsllanti.
The Misses Margaret, Donna and
Shirley Lemke, Whitaker, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Aka
lis.
Mrs. Jennie Smith, visited Mrs.
Floyd Rausch and infant daughter
Judith Ann at Boyer Hospital We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mrs. Wanda Felzer and Sondra
and Mrs. Maxine Welker. Detroit,
spent Wednesday afternoon In vii
lis.
Mrs. George Fuller, Mrs. Harry
Snodgrass and daughter. Arlene
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rominski
Ypsilanu. visited Mrs. Albert
Colts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence spent Sat
urday evening bowling in Milan.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Royal
were business visitors in Ypsilant
/ Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Burbank ant
MIR. and Mrs. Iran Rau, fpsiianti
spent Saturday evening with Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Sherman.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Simmonds
Denton, were Thursday dinner
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
SchaerCr.
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Wesleyan Guild Hosts
to State Methodis+s

Methodist young people from
many parts Of the state were guests
OF the Wesleyan Guild at their
meeting Sunday evening, at an Ann
Arbor Youth Rally OF the Method.
list Church. The meeting began
with a supper at $3.50 at which
members OF the high school group
were also guests.
Miss Dillys John. Milan, was
chairman OF the supper, assisted
by Miss Betty Posthumus, Ypsilanti
Miss Carol Salmonson, Dearborn,
Miss Kathleen Kissane, Ypsilanti,
and Donald Carlson, Ludington.
Following this the group enjoyed
a recreation hour, with group
games led by Miss Kissane. and
group singing led by Miss Mural
McKercher, with Donald Carlson at
the piano.
A devotional service was led by
Miss Maxine Brooks, Grass Lake.
after which the group were shown
motion pictures. One picture depict
ed problems Of delinquency in city
areas today. and the other dealt
with historical factors in the writ
ing OF the hymn, "Silent Night"
Friday evening students of the
Wesleyan Guild will participate in
the weekly Hobby Night at the
Methodist Church. There are five
groups of hobbies, including drama.
millinery work, music, arts and
crafts, and photography.
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En- batt|ed Love

paused for a puff on his clgaret,
but l feel l have two allegiances.
That's why I must not mistreat
you. And 1 couldn't bear to mis-
treat Eugenia. What can 1 do
about herr"
Before the scene in my room"
Paige thought, II would have told
Rusty to go to Eugenia as soon as
misunderstanding could be abol-
ished. Even though disliked her,
l would have made that sugges-
ton. Not now. Now that 1 know
what she is. She cannot have him."
Paige wondered If she dared
speak her thoughts. Slowly she be-
gan to speak. Rusty, you have so
much money that believe you are
totally ignorant Of the Importance
it has in the lives Of others"
What has that to do with the
subject?" The man frowned and
brushed hand through his tousled
hair.
II think Eugenia might like to
have some money"
You're crazy! That old heart
balm stuff is for chorus girls" He
was insulted. And very angry.
"Eugenia doesn't need money" he
retorted with spirit. "She isn't even
interested in money!
II think she is" Paige insisted so
quietly that Rusty could not help
being impressed. Her uncle also"
The watching girl knew exactly
when the recollection Of Eugenia's
demands came to him. Vaguely he
was realizing his stupidity in not
having remembered. 1t was like
turning back the pages Of a diary.
'Lordy, I'm dumb" he acknowl-
edged. In way that is what we
quarreled over" A shudder rippled
over his shoulders. 1T makes me
absolutely i'll to think that she
needs it. I'll see that she has mon
ey. Enough for herself. enough for
her uncle, all she wants"
Impulsively he darted to the edge
Of their railing and yelled around
the wooden partition that separat-
ed their lanai from that Of Eu-
genia North
"Oh, please!" protested Paige.
Fortunately for the girls embar-
rassment. Rusty received no an
swer. Down on the narrow beach
Choppo came into sight. He was
clutching his medicine ball with one
hand and patting Hilo Hazel,
Rustys cocker spaniel, with the
other.
Rusty beamed. Look at that kid.
I'm going to make a fine boy out
OF him"
A few hours earlier Paige would
have jeered, "Out Of the IDIOT
child? Out OF that embryonic
thug?" Now she only said, I'm
sure you can, Rusty. He idolizes
you"
Hey, Choppo?" called Restwick
Carnes Have you seen Miss
North ?"
Choppo's throaty, bored-sounding
voice foated up TO them. "Yeh. 1
saw her bout an hour ago. She
musta been going out shopliftin'.
She had on her coat with the big
rockets. Yeh. and she took all her
successes with her"
Ito Be Continued)
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you really like him? Do you like
children?"
"Of course I like children"
I'm glad. It's very important
The girl turned and leaned
against the bannister. Rusty had g
moment to admire her before she
spoke. She wore white pajamas
Her hair was as perfectly arranged
as If it had not touched pillow and
her eyes were clear and rested.
whats the matter with you
Rusty? You're so intense this
morning"
He came closer. Paige, you anc
must have a serious talk about
our marriage"
Il see" The girl turned again
back to face the sea. 1t was a glori.
Gus sight, emerald and blue-striped
just as Rusty had described it that
night in the San Francisco fog. The
sky was blue also, a wild, improb.
able blue, like the sky on a painted
calendar. The sun was bright anc
warm, yet Paige found herself
trembling.
Restwick Carnes put his arm
about her shoulders like band. 81
asked Abby what to do last night
and she told me I'd have to ask
you" A sudden thought touched
him. Good heavens, did she near
Denison Ware when she said YOU
might have some ideas Of your
own ,"
Paige shrugged impatiently anc
said almost too quickly, "Of course
not"
Briefly Restwick Carnes repeated
what he had told Abby the night
before. You're too grand a person
Paige, to be a victim OF my rotten
selfishness. So, just as Abby said
I'm going to ask you what you
want me to do?"
You still love Eugenia" Paige's
words were a statement, not a
question.
"Yes. She tears me to pieces. Lit.
tie fragile, helpless thing that she
is, she tears me to pieces"
The memory Of Eugenia with g
paper knife blade in her hand swept
into Paige's mind. RSther, it had
never been absent. However, she
said, 81 understand how you feel
Rusty"
THE same as you DO about Den
ison, dear
Except, as I once told you, in
my case I can never have my sweet
heart. You could, you know"
mo. You and ! are going to stick
with this marriage. At least, until
you find someone you love. It's the
only fair thing-unless you hate
me?"
"Oh, no, Rusty. or course, I don't"
Her gray eyes fingered on his
you've helped me a great deal,
Rusty"
And you've helped me- He FUN
bled in the pocket Of his dressing
gown, brought out a cigaret and
lighted II, without moving his arm
from the girls shoulders.
She explained, Sometimes you've
helped me with companionship
Sometimes she added half-bitter-
ly, with good old down-to-earth
fights
Its an odd thing" The man
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-01

William Smith. Plymouth. is
spending a few days at the Roy
Adams Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Sherman
visited their uncle Ewgwene Wag-
ner at Boyer Hospital, Ypsilantb
Monday evening.
Harold sherman. Ann Arbor.
spent the week end at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. vii
bur Sherman.
Mrs. John Strom was business
visitor in Ypsilanti Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Williams and
mother, Mrs. Lois Hardy spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and
Mrs. Elma Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Engerham and
Mrs. L. C. Elliott were Grand Rap
ids guests Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Minnick and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Thorne spent Sunday with their
sister and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Melvin Krall. Cement City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Colts and
Patty Lou spent Sunday with their
mother. Mrs. Helen Hayes. Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Marvin spent
Wednesday with their children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Colder, Ferndale.
Mrs. Blanch Ellis, Mrs. Alonzo
Smith, Miss Evelyn Cox were
Ypsilanti business shoppers Sat
urday morning.
Mrs. June Howell and children
were Sunday dinner guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Bond
Milan.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Smith visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Burrus, Central Ave,
Detroit, Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Harrison
and children, Dearborn Hills, spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs
Lester Hall and son Robert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Smith
we're Sunday dinner guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Blaisdell, Detroit
They also visited their grand
daughter, Sondra Jean Fclzer. al
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Morris
! FelZer.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. r. Darling, Tut
tie Hill, we're Tuesday dinner
! guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Schaerer.
Mrs. Albert Colts and son Dan.
ny spent Wednesday at Hpsilanti.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Bunton and
Irene and James Bunton were sun
day dinner guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Colts, Milan. The occa-
sion was in honor Of Mrs. Bunton's
birthday.
Mrs. l.. c. Elliott, Mrs. Elma VII.
liams. Mrs. Graham Day were Up
SLANT shoppers, Saturday.
Charles Marvin and son Richard,
Lake Wood Village, California,
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Mrs. Raymon Bair Talks
TO Westminster Group

Functions OF the World Student
Service Fund, and the uses to which
1t is put in aiding students today
in war-stricken countries, was told
students Of the Westminster League
at their meeting Sunday evening BY
Mrs. Raymon Bair.
The World Student Service Fund
originated in an attempt to help
students in war zones OF Europe,
she said, furnishing aid to prison
ers OF war in all countries, including
Axis lands. There is pact among
all countries except Russia, she
said, enabling the organization to
carry on work there. The World
Student Service Fund sponsors the
setting up Of universities and
schools for study in prison camps
in all countries OF the world, Mrs.
Bair stated, and also aids those in
termed as war prisoners in neutral
countries, particularly Switzerland.
The Fund is active here in the
United States in Japanese intern
ment camps, she stated.
It also does a great deal OF work
In China for Chinese students in
universities and schools which
have had TO flee inland.
In speaking Of the World Student
Christian Federation, which spon-
sors the fund, Mrs. Bair stated that
through World War |, it was active
in war work, and that the organiza-
ton IS active in Christian countries
throughout the world.
Miss Lucretia Dell, Ypsilanti, was
leader OF the devotional service al
the beginning of the meeting.
were Air Gar, Dance of the Han
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-01

subJect, "Chris-
tianit, d Forces, Chap
lain SampsJn opened his talk quot
ing Paul, saying Whatever condi-
lions | find myself therein | will
be content. Today the Army is not
a profession he pointed out, but
a citizens army. There has been a
great change 10 the religious views
OF men in the Army the speaker
continued, "for the man in the
armed forces has developed a diff
ferent viewpoint Of life than the
man OF the last war. Their standard
OF values Is different" he said, land
there is deep religious nature In
many OF our armed men.
Leaders Of the Army realize the
value OF religion Chaplain Samp-
son stated. MANY people think that
Army life is degrading in its nature,
but this is not true: in fact, he
said, it is just the opposite. There
Is far larger number OF soldiers
in comparison to civilian population
who attend church, he said.
THE first thing a man must learn
when he enters the Army is to mind
his own business A man develops
a sense Of duty in the Army" he
continued, "for there he must do
things, willingly or otherwise, but
still he must do them. When a man
shirks his duty the Army considers
him a murderer; consequently he
develops a sense OF honesty born
by dependence OF others.
I'VE cannot, however" he stated,
make saints out Of sinners. What
ever spiritual attitude a man has
upon entering the armed services,
he usually has when he leaves IT,.
The meeting was opened by de-
vetional service led by Miss Cecily
Heafield, Garden, who led in group
singing Of the hymns, "Faith OF
Our Fathers Living STILL" and 20
Master Let Me walk With Thee" A
piano meditation was presented by
Miss Josephine Hempsted, oxford
after which the group sang "A
Mighty Fortress is Our Cod" Mar
tin Luther.
Miss Martha Norris, leader OF the
group, gave a short review OF a
few Of the religious books available
in Starkweather Hall. She men
toned particularly Book Of Per
sonal Devotion" Buttrick. "Chal'
lenge and Prayer" Barkly, and
"World's Greatest Religious Poet
ry," Caroline Hill.
Friday evening Rev. Ralph Hys
lop, minister Of the student life OF
the Congregational Church, will
speak on the subject. Truth fol
Today and Tomorrow at dinner
for the Christian Youth Fellowship
in Starkweather Hall at $50 p. m
On Saturday there will be a cabinet
/ dessert at 1870 p. m, while Rev
Hyslop will provide a student coun
selling service at StarkweatheI
Hall from to p. m. Next Sunday
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n1AN cAESS RY MAIL

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.-UP-ln-
duction OF Dr.. Ray II. Dotterer S
son into the Army didn't force dis
continuance OF the Dotterers'
weekly chess game. The elder Dot
terer. philosophy professor at Penn
sylyania State College, and his
son John, local physician before
entering the Army Medical Corps.
now make their moves through the
mails
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-01

When Paige awoke the morning
after the lusu she went out on the
lanai very quietly so as not to dis
turb Rusty, also to listen for a
sound from the adjoining porch.
The morning before, Eugenia had
made a great ceremony Of having
her breakfast there, rafting silver
and china, coaXing the birds up for
sugar, caroling to them. Making
Just any noise that would remind
Restwick Carnes' wife Of her near
ness. And OF her delirious happi-
ness. But this morning there was
not a sound.
Good morning"
The words made Paige Jump.
Rusty had been as soft-footed as
she. He was tying a pongee robe
about him as he came through the
screen doors. His hair was rumpled
and hanging over one eye.
The girl did not answer. She Just
giggled and said, "You look Just
ike Choppo."
do you like Choppo, Paige7"
ooh sure" she said idly. With a
cautious touch she was exploring
the giant cactus in the enormous
blue urn that perched on their
lanai edge.
Rusty was persistent, But do
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-01
sEReEANT's IDEA WAS GOOD

SAN JOSE, Gallup - Police
Sergeant L. z. Gutpill planned to
beat the meat shortage in perpetui-
ty by purchasing a black doe rab-
bit that was about TO litter, and
building a nice rabbit run. But
before the doe could make its first
contribution, Sergeant Gutpill was
summoned home by his wife to
Investigate the handicraft OF some
thief who apparently had the same
idea.