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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-07

II YOU'RE one of those hav-
ing time on your hands. for the
reading of a walloping volume
such as Gone With the Wind"
l can recommend one that
will take your mind off the war
for many a long evening.
It's The Valley of Decision"
by Marcia Davenport and pub
liShed by Scrihner,S II per--
chance you read Lena Geyer"
some two years ago, then you
already know what Marcia
can do
It's the story of Mary a
gentle Irish colleen, chamber
maid for the Scott family in
Allegheny City. across from
Pittsburgh .. beginning in the
year 1873 and going on and on
=. till Pearl Harbor TAX
ing you through three wars
the Spanish-AmeTican, World
War ! and the present conflict.
Maybe I'm all wrong about
life and love, but you can bet
your bottom dollar I'd never
spend 90 years spreading dew
and sunshine on a lot OF people
who didn't even like me who
took time out every so often TO
insult me all for love
and getting nothing out of 1t
myself.
Poor Mary!
It's all very noble 6. but not
much fun Mary darling. how
could you be such a football
and don't you think you could
have made Paul a lot happier
If you'd been less self-sacrific-
ing?
But then, the story would
have ended about midway Of
the book and would not have
been the work of art that it Is.
In spite of the action between
its covers, it's written quietly
=. with gentle sense Of humor.
I still can't get over poor
Mary :. you'd not find the like
of her today l hope.
But tits a lesson IN tolerance
=. and devotion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-07

The American Library ASSo-
citation. the American Red Cross
and the United Service OrCani-
cations are all behind this drive
10 acquire more and better
books during 1913.
II is NOT q drive for old
aleehras and dog-earod Veto
nan novels; rather IT is 4 cam
paiEn to accumulate plenty Of in
tercSting. stimulating books of
the kind the giycrS themselves
have enjoyed.
A real family project could
be made Of sorting the family
books and deciding which OF
them 10 give. Every member of
the family could share in tins
task in the real American way
Dad and mother could pick
out some recent novels and nom
fiction best sellers that gave
them pleasure. also some of
Dads technical books. Brother
Bill might contribute some of
the western stories and advcn-
turc tales which he liked and
which would also appeal TO
young soldiers.
Maybe Mysteries
Maybe sister Sue has some
mystery tales and short story
collections TO add 10 the pile
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Big Man, Big Job

As mentioned here last week.
Ernest c. Harris went from the
presidency Of the Union Guard
ian Trust Company 10 a bigger
job.
And the post Of vice president
~ the Federal Reserve Bank Of
Chicago IS a big job.
Bur III one thing I'm sure.
and that is that the Job is no
bigger than the man who will
I'll II
Last week I was fortunate
enough TO be the one outsider
invited 10 attend a little fare
well luncheon for Ernie and his
associates at the old Union
Guardian.
A man that can inspire the
kind Of feeling in his fellow
officers that was displayed there,
must have the qualities OF lead
erShip which are at a premium
today.
And because 7 know ~ many
NJ them / can tell you that the
rank and file At the Union
Guardian Trust had 2 spirit and
an organizational bond the equal
~ which I've never seen dupli-
Gated
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
WHY'S
Earnings
Climb

TOLEDO, Jan. 5.--The first
automobile company TO convert 100
per cent 10 war production. WHY'S
Overland Motors, Inc. today re-
ported net profit, after all charges.
taxes and contingency
reserves. Of 81 265 1893. which was
equal TO approximately IL per
cent OF sales. according to the
statement 10 stockholders for the
fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 1912,
signed by Ward NJ. Canaday, chair
man, and Joseph w. Frazer, presi-
dent.
Sales totalcd Sl09 273.626. Of
which 96 per cent represented the
complete manufacture of A broad
diversity of ornaments, including
jeepS. powder and ammunition
HOSTS, gun parts. bullet cores. tank
parts. aircraft forgings and SUBJ
assemblies. the report showed.
The earnings compared with net
.of $685. in the previous year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Auto

BY SILER FREEMAN

Car dealers are hardy and
optimistic lot. Give them any
kind of rift in the clouds and
they can envision the silver lin
ing without the aid of binocu-
lars. Freezing orders, rationing
and other depressing war fac
tors cannot kill 'em off.
For several reaSo they
start the new year off with high
hopes. First of all, the first
effects OF gas Fatiening have
worn off and buyers have
flocked back 10 the market.
True the dealers haven't a tot
10 sell but they are doing a good
business right now.
The first effects Of the gaso-
line curtailment hit them hard.
But right after Christmas. the
used car market picked up.
And it has been showing an up
ward trend since then.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

By GIN Upheld

WASHINGTON. Jan. &. 49, SUI
preme Court in effect has upheld
the So-called zone of influence"
sales agreements between General
Motors Sales Corporation and its
dealers.
The court declined 10 review
lower court actions. diSmisSing a
trebled d age antitrust suit
brought by Brooklyn Chevrolet
dealer charging that the corpora
ton refused 10 permit the dealer
to open a used car outlet outside
the dealers zone of influence.
The second circuit court Of ap-
peals upheld dismissal on the
ground that the corporation re-
quired only that location of a used
car depot should be fixed by agree
ment AT such a place az would not
prejudice unduly other dealers who
did business with General Motors
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Order New Cut
In Ice Cream

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The
War Production Board reduced by
AN additional 10 per cent the com
imercial manufacture of ice cream.
frozen cuStard. milk sherbet and
other frozen desserts and ice
cream mix.
During January. no producer
may u.se in such manufacture
more than 80 per cent by weight
of total milk fat or 80 per cent
by weight Of total milk solids not
fat. which he used during October.
1912. Previous quota was set at
go per cent.
The amendment was issued at
request of the agriculture depart
lment partially in an attempt to
relieve butter shortage. a more
comprehensive order will be issued
later. officials said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Would Make Cost Of War More Visible

It would make clearly visible the of the terms Of
human sacrifice and would stop the present ng behind mia
Then ended could the
working themselves could
Stunning of what they produce
drastic have taken
since donned Khaki industry still in position mobilize
management its contribution to victory But should he
abnormal of whole
hearted demand the dropping abnormal controls
the national emergency passed.
subjected emoonaliSn
demagogy. Captazing the people
profeering wartime baeS deliberately confused
babbng before instead after
before deduc
of salaries other items OF On the other
United Steel
accounting,
presenting profit
investors all including goods
obSoeScence
depletion and and salaries have been deducted from
corn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

! Wyandotte Chemicals Corporation
are: j b. r. Bacon, Ford Ballan.
tyne, K. NJ. Ford, r. s. Ford. J. b
Ford Jr. Milton knight. w. w
knight Sr.. G. p. MacNichol Jr., J.
r.. SchIotman and w. F. Torrey.
The sales departments Of both
compa nies will temporarily main
tain their separate Identities as
divisions Of Wyandotte Chemicals
Corporation. The j. r. Ford divi-
sion Will cover dairies, laundries,
bottlers. metal cleaners. hospitals.
institutions. brewers. railroads and
other industries not specifically as
signed to the Michigan Alkali di-
vision, and will continue to pro-
mote the sale of Wyandotte
Cleanser for home use. The Mich
igan AlkaIi division will he respon-
SibIe for sales in the glass, soap.
paper. chemicals tcarload lotS) f.,
flour mill, rayon. oil refinery. syn
thetic rubber. steel, aluminium
coal mine and public highway in
duStrieS. Both divisions will call on
textile and railroad customers.
The Michigan Alkali Company.
which is one Of the largest pro-
ducers Of soda ash. cauStic soda,
chlorine. dry. ice. calcium carbo-
nate. bicarbonate Of soda and other
chemicals used in virtually all in
dustries, was established 50 years
ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Detroit Produce

APPLES Michigan. bu. crtE.. " =. No.
I z - in. min. unless otherwise stated Cold
Storage Mcintosh, S.75n2: Dele Gus,
81 5oa2 So Jonathsns SL75a2; Northern
Spys ti.73G2. Common storage Mcln-
fnsh 81 251 50. Northwest Greetings, 81:
wAEensrs 81 so: Washington. box Delicious
Extra fancy 5s.i25s. &3.25a IS. fancy So
AVoCADos- California. fis,s Fueries 20
a0s. mostly 81 81 n 2 IS.
REANS-Bu. hnprs Florida Biact Val
oest. 81. 500 ) Is. WAY Beans. beet, 81 SO
ordinary % fair. 81 5Od225.
BEETS-Te1es, III crfs 81 rs; hest ~
BRocCoLI-Pony erts-. California, SIS rs
sRUssEL SPROUTS - California ~
drums 81. T5647s.
cABBAGE-Teass. y er,s. Round typs
~ $50 LIS; FLORIDA Y bu. nprs. Pointsc
ana Round Typ. US; New YORK. So-lh
sacks; Danish, s. loal LIS.
CARROTS - Los kngslss orts don
hohs Arizona. 50 asa 3.7s. California
- 751 ). 50. far. 50.
81 sos25o; California. 81 i5a2.so
CELERY - Florida wire hound rr,s
trimmed tops washed Golden Hear
1aI, 81 % as DOR 50 50. S-ios
40 crts 81 %. ism. crts. 81 Soa $50
c0-in crtF 50 75dfs Golden Heart. Is 20
n = ors s. t54t7s
cRANBERRIEs-Ma ssschussti' v bbi
SRLPEs- cAlfornis. d-play mg, I'm
81 IS
LETTUCE 10, Angeles crates iceberg
Arizona 6-doT s. 25a5 81. 4-do1 So son
as, California lmpers valley s-doE
81 7sn Is. 4-doI 81 5On47s
LEAF LETTUCE Hothouse. ION. bas
vets 0nto Si.l00i1s
ONIONS -50-ib SACHS NichirAn ". 3
10. ! Neil0Vs. medium 81 $50 ~ fsp
- IS. Round WHITES medium faf fr zen
srsily Food 81 6512 Miunssata YrUrWF
r'diut. generally goo1 s. foF : 81. Sveet
Spanish. u No s. 3.ir~h ard Isf.eg
Colorado 81 Ssa7 Idaho 81
PEPPERS Ia nu. crates CAi.f1tr.
Wonosrs Florida -, Texas t3a37'. bu
PoTATOEs-io W. SACK " . Nc 2
sTs a, unlsn otherwise state. r6ab,
Russst Burbsrkf washed 81 800 4s
standard Ersas s.; Maine. vsriour tNr.s
ties. s. ssN2so 50-thh seeks s. ~. 1s-ih
SACKS beat, s71 t3e SsbrasEs III r NJ
I washed Trumphs, so-ln. saeEs 81 81
Michigan Chipp~VAs - 3s12 70: Piisss
Rurals a. % z -. Kaishdins 81 7s
pper Peninsuia is-ib. paper sacks cree
RHDisHEs-T,,,, pony crates " na
zfs
sHALLoTs- lou sisna barrels. 80 ~
rates t-doI. ~ $50 81
o. TohATOEs-1o lh fspsrkt 81 roi
houEs s-lr BASKETS onIo rer IN s. 2t
PUTAHlCbs -- Csnsda 5o.lb Fa-E
va1s1, ~ 0t5e.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

In addition production differs from normal business in
that the products
other civilian business
through Intermediates between producers of special
Hed goods
The diversion of goods to and in 1913 Donald
NJ Nelson chairman of the War Production Board predicts the
will take so of the toacreaes financial
Though workers toll and paid for full work
they will increasingly find difficulty exchanging their dollars for
This because the contemplated diversion
half of the total government.
the there would be less nhatonay confu
If employed told that
The contribution he would be asked work at the present
himself and family for months of
q for
patriotic year Although such
proposition shocking, would be best for all
Crol in he
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
On the
Business
Front
By WARD SCHULTZ
Financial Editor

Detroit has rs first billion
dollar bank
Ordinarily that would be just
cause FOR a fanfare and bic
display IF civic enthusiasm.
Todays reaction 10 tho land
mark Is best described ny Board
Chairman Walter Scott McLucas
~ the National Bank Of Detroit,
the bank which hi The billion
mark. He said
cit Il Important only in the
degree that II increases our con
trihution 10 victory.
we are particularly proud 81
the fact that this hank has Is
Aned more than SI00. 600. 600 in
war bonds 20 our customers.
And then he goes on 10 re-
mind YOU and me- that our saw
incS and purchases az war bonds
arc building up a reserve Of pur-
chasing power which combined
with corporate reserves for re-
cnnN erSion 10 peacetjme produc-
zion. may he the difference
between prosperity and depreS-
sion N the postwar period
When this writer recalls how
'he bank presidents here made
much ado about resources pass
ing the respective hundred
million marks in the days be-
fore the bank holiday and how
little II meant when the day OF
reckoning finally came-I can
heartily agree with Mr. Nc
Lucas.
II isn't how much the banks
hold. but rather how il is used
and whether the people have
confidence.
our banks and their leaders
have come far since those days
Of the roaring twenties.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

was to have been assumed by his
father F.. l.. Ford, grandson Of
Capt. John r. Ford, founder Of the
business. Mr.. r.. l.. Ford died sud
denly on December 20.
In announcing the consolidation,
which became effective January
/. the new president said 1t Will
entail no change In ownership nor
will any new personnel be included
in management. 1t is being Of
fected, he said. solely in the inter
est Of more efficient operation and
distribution.
r. 6. Ford and w +. Torrey are
vice presidents Of the new corpo-
ration and Ford Ballantyne il
secretary and treasurer. Other Of
ficers are: s. T. Orr, vice president
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Commodities Show
Another Advance

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-There
was another advance in the gen.
eral level Of wholesale commodity
prices last week. according 10 the
price index compiled by the Ma
.tional Fertilizer Association. This
index in the week ended January
= advanced 10 1924 per cent of
1883 average. The index was
1922 IN the previous week. 1905
IA month ago and l20 q wear ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Three at Army School

Three Detroiters are among
the 81 civilians enrolled in the
third army orientation course
which opened yesterday at Fort
LeaVenworth, Kan. They are
c. j. Jack Reese. president
Of Continental Motors: Charles
w. kynoch, assistant chief OF
the tank-automotive center's de-
Velopment branch. and George
w. Phister, Secretary-treasurer
OF the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner
Company.
The course is for four weeks.
It's purpose is 70 acQuaint
civilians with the army and its
problems so that they may re-
sumo conduct of their part in
the war program with a more
complete understanding.
Reese's company makes en-
gines for tanks and planes.
kynoCh has been in govern
ment service since last March.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
M. S. Rukeyser
NJ. s. Rukeyser
Private Industry
Delivered the Goods

Total subjects and rigorous testing
Since Pearl farbo industry the United States has been
tested and found
Modifying It's accustomed and "knowhow, industry
produce better goods
the realm Of military merchandising 1t has eNceled the world in
pane production has al length developed specialized engine
tanks has expressed original
Where the and described need industry has
tapped the realm and invention TO find
solution. In donnnG khaki industry has served nation
critical need In fehabiiated It's
prestige with the public and the the street
with the public and social of the profit In doing
also developed the
logical bpoductS of the profit system which the basis for
mpIoN ing the living standards Of the people
Though industry balance has done magnificent
service il should be borne mind that making not
business 1t rather abnormal and diversion OF the
industry of
productive of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Income Tax Club

And a further illustration ot
'he wartime spirit Of the bank
Ing industry is the latest action
of the United Savings Bank in
disseminating its Christmas Club
and substituting an Income Tax
Club.
While the bank itself Is not
large in comparison with some
OF its bigger brethren, few II
any are doing better all
around job
To encourage savings for
taxes. this bank offers better
plan than even the govern
ment's own tax anticipation GER
tificates. You earn , per cent
interest and the savings can
he withdrawn whenever needed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Hear General Wait

The Engineering Society of
Detroit will hear Brig. Gen.
Alden II. Watt discuss chemical
warfare and the use of gas at a
meeting tonight in the main
auditorium of the Rackham Me-
mortal. Members of the Amer
lean Chemical Society will be
guests Of the engineers.
General Watt has been asso-
ciated with the development OF
chemical warfare as a ground
and air weapon. He was the
first chemical officer of the
armored forces and has been
chief of the air branch OF the
chemical service. He is also
author OF a recent book, Gas
Warfare, intended 10 acquaint
both military and civilians with
chemical warfare
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
You Can Hire !
If Rules Are i
0beyed- -MlNutt
Widespread Violations =
Would Bring Arbitrary.
Use Of USES. He Warns

WASHINGTON. Jan. s (UPl.-
War industries can continue 10 do
their own hiring provided they
abide by set policies of the War
Manpower Commission, according
10 WING Chairman Paul v. Nc
Mutt.
Should WINGS requirements of
sound manpewer policies be vio-
lated. he said in a statement, re-
leased today. il may be necessary
10 limit hiring, solicitation and re-
cruitment to the United States
Employment Service. *
Asked at his press conference
how recalcitrant employer could
be brought into line" McNutt
said indirect sanctions could he
applied.
Those sanctions would, be in
serted in war contracts and would
limit such contractors to securing
of labor through the United States
Employment Service,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

bineS m one or
CanIZauon ore
OF the world 5
largest manu-
I facturer of spe-
called clean
lnC materials.
r q. for
.mCrlN vice pres
.idcnt and treas
.urer Of Michi-
ga n A X a II
I olllpdnN W as
elected pres -
q . n [ by The
board Of direc-
tors today. He
Will occupy the
pOSltlOn which
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Soap Production
CurtdiIed Again

NEW YORK. Van. 5.ARenectinc
the continued shortage Of inedible
fats and oils, WPB has issued an
order effective today. curtailing
soap production another 4'per cent
TO 81 per cent Of last years out
put OF soap manufacturers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
LISTS POLICIES

In addition, McNutt set foSth
as sound manpower policies" nom
pirating and Woodworking of laLor.
McNutt said it was not, tx.
pected that IL would be necess4ry
TO invoke exclusive hiring through
the United States employment
service, and the few instances
where such action might be taken
would be confined TO a relatively
small number of labor shortage
areas" 90,
McNutt told his press confer.
.ence that the United States en-
ployment service would act more
as clearing house in the hiring Of
labor. He said that industeisl
and union hiring agencies -,
carry on as they have in the ~,
but the manner in which they
Operate must meet VINO require
mentS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

III AIdl ~ VI
manufacturing f;
/. II. Taylor,
vice president
in c h a r & e 81
sales; Il. ".
Schwarz, con-
troller: G. e.
Robinson. vice
pre- 81 d @ n I in
charge Of safes.
j. 3. Ford divi-
sion. and Bert
CremerS, vice
pre- sid Q nj IN
charge of sales,
Michigan AL
kali division.
Directors of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
I Firms Joined
Into Wydndotte
Chemicals Corp.
Michigan AIkali and
j. B. Ford Combined
for More Efficiency

Consolidation Of the Michigan
Alkait Company and the ,. b Ford
Company, It's affiliate, into one
company 70 be known as Wyan-
dotte Chemicals Corporation. was
announced today by f.. NJ. Ford
president. The consolidation com
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Detroit Car Dealers
Smile as OPA Acts TO
RepIenish Used Market

The amended regulations 90
into effect today.
The best part of the new
regulations is that il will bring
many used cars into the market.
The used car reserves have been
almost depleted by heavy sales
during 1912. Almost every one
buying a new car is expected to
have trade-in.
That's why Detroit dealers
are going around with a smile
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
Hard-To Released

Now TWO added factors have
given dealers something 10
cheer about. First, the Office
or Price Administration has
released several thousand 1912
Ford, Plymouth and Chevrolet
four-door Handicapped sedans
for rationing to civilians. Sales
of these cars have beer stopped
since last August 1S.
These models were originally
frozen TO give the army and
navy $4,000 ct the $1,000 then
available The military require
mentS fell below the $4,000
figure, so the balance has been
ordered released. The unfreeZ-
ing order may spur eligible buy
erS back into the market. Sales
lately have been under quotas.
In addition. the OPA has
eaSed It's regulations on new
1871 or earlier modefcars with
mileage of less than 1000 miles
or new 1912 cars with a list
price of $500 or over. Persons
engaged In any gainful occupa-
ton who can show need may
purchase these models without
coming under the restricted oc-
cupational eligibility classical
tons.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06
SAGINAW Markets

Pea beans. - 50; light red kidneys
50 90. dark red kidneys 50 90 c. n c.
yellow ewes S625, c r. c hight cram
berries - 90. {. r. q. dark cranberries,
50 On
Wheaf 81 7Rn1 az nsis ,Tdssc: rye
eS n 6sc ~ts fnVed barley 81 17dI So {.
nu-kvhc8i M BIOS. corn, p3Q Csc, EOS
beans, 90 BIDS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

Nest Virgins Pulp and Paper Company
and subsidiaries for the year ended oct. 81,
1882. report a net profit 81 81 5se, PAS,
equal % 81 ~ share On the common
against 81 27o. 3l2. or 50 70 on tie common
In the preceding wear. Provision for fed
sral income and excess profits taxes tntaied
~ osS 600. after detuctinE estimated post
NAr refund OF excess profits taxes ~
SIS 0nO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

Tho work Of industry business usual than
the Of the soldier haeonts phase of his
normal civilian career 1t is better to understand the points OF
difference In production industry single
instead of the market Thus intends
specification rather psychological buying the
market plaee.in normal
peive business outlet for products
and Thus the production
on merchandising and selling.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-06

and that the nation IL fully Jus
tified In demanding such econo-
mics of the dairy industry at this
time" WiCkard said.
"In time Of peace the coIIeC-
tion and distribution ~ fluid
milk have been geared 10 q scale
Of service and convenience that
the country cannot afford in
time Of war. BY simplification
all down the line, elimination of
frills and reduction In special
services. stable lowering can be
obtained. MN
SEES INCONNENIENCES
at IL clear that important
benefits Ia consumers cannot he
realized without some incon-
VenienCes--perhaps even hard
ships. All groups In the dairy
industry will he affected and
every effort will he made To
minimize and distribute equit-
ably the burden Of readjust-
ments.
we must maintain produc-
ton and, " possible, increase the
production OF milk. And we
must keep costs Ia consumers
from advancing. At the same
time s'e must conserve man
power, rubber and materials