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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Soviet Union
German Peace
Withdraws Two
Key Diplomats
From Allies

Washington, Aug. 23-lNS-The
possibility OF a separate Russian
peace with Germany lay today be-
hind the Soviet Unions sudden
move in Withdrawing Ambassador
Maxim Lityinov from Washington
and Ambassador Ivan Maisky from
London. in the opinion OF high
diplomatic quarters,
Such a move, II it came to pass.
would be a major disaster to Allied
hopes of an early victory against
the Axis in Europe, these quarters
declared
The Soviet Unions apparently
sudden move broke like a thunder
clap over the week end in the
capitals Of the two English.speak'
ing democracies.
An undercurrent OF uneasineSs
about Russia's attitude toward the
conduct OF the war by the United
States and Great Britain in Europe
had, however, gripped Washing
ton for weeks. Washington offici.
ais frankly have not known what
Russia might do, and have simply
held out hope for the best.
Today. in the face OF the removal
Of the Soviet Unions top diploma
tic ENJOYS at moment when
President Roosevelt and Prime
Minister Churchill have been hold
ing a war strategy conference In
Quebec, these officials maintained
a tight-lipped silence.
They hoped. however. that the
full import of Russia's move may
mean only an expression OF Russia s
displeasure over its contention that
the Allies have failed to open a
real Second front in Europe.
The Withdrawal of Litvinov and
Maisky left the United States and
Great Britain without representa-
ton by any top ranking Soviet
diplomat Andrei A. Gromyko. 50.
years.old. who has been counselor
Of embassy in Washington, was
elevated 10 the rank OF Ambassa-
dor. Maisky was replaced In Lon
don by the Soviet's representative
in Canada
Removal OF the two ranking So
Wet envoys took from Washington
and London the two chief Soviet
opponents OF full cooperation with
the United States and Britain.
In recent weeks the Soviet gov
eminent has built UP a careful
case for its week end move Re
heated articles in Pravds and other
Russian government.controlled pub
LEGATIONS have complained bitterly
against the failure of the United
States and Britain to open a sec
ond front in western Europe.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Right Pricing
Has Advocate

Washington, Aug. 23-lNS-Rep.
Charles S. Dewey (R) Ill, who was
assistant Secretary Of Treasury UNI
der President Coolidge. today pro-
posed that war agencies change
their contract policy from one Of
CLOSE pricing to right pricing
to avoid renegotiation.
Currently studying the subject of
rehegotiation preparatory TO ac-
ton by the House Ways and
Means Committee of which he is a
member, Dewey pointed cut that
the real purpose OF the renegotia-
ton act is TO prevent excessive
profits" and added.
THE question is what IS an 'eX'
cessive profit and how is it TO be
established. From the various pam
phlets produced by the War, Navy
and Treasury Departments and the
Maritime Commission there is con-
slant reference to close pricing
as one means OF holding down
profits.
1T would appear 70 me that
right pricing would be preferable
10 close pricing for the reason
that close pricing In an inefficient
and hieh.cost OF production plant.
but which would still leave a just
profit to the contractor, might be
expensive TO the government and
not particularly effective in stimn-
lating production OF war materials.
"On the other hand there is the
efficiently run plan in which the
management by their economical
rise OF material and manpower and
resourcefulness in production might
be constantly driving the cost of
the production down and increas-
ing output at the same time.
IF the same close price psyche
logy was used with them as used
with the management OF the less
efficient high-cost production fac
tory. cannot help but believe that
such a practice might discourage
the management in further effort. !"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Italians MAY
Leaders

Chiasso. Ton the ltalo- Swiss bor-
der Aug. % INS-A powerful
Italian underground movement, re-
born with the custer OF Benito
Mussolini and strengthened by the
Allied victory in Sicily, today is
conducting popularly-supported
campaign seeking the overthrow OF
King victor Emmanuel and the
government Of Marshal Pietro
BadOgliO
The underground according 10
travellers reaching this Swiss town
from Italy is composed OF coalition
Of the Communist party with two
other radical parties. the Liberal
Radical and the Christian Socialist
Despite wholesale arrests. the
aufi-Administration group, through
the distribution OF thousands OF
pamphlets throughout northern TIA
ly is pressing a widely acclaimed
campaign demanding immediate
Italian surrender and the eXDul-
sion OF German troops from Italy,
these sources said.
Unless the Badoglio government
seeks an armistice with the United
Nations before Italy IL invaded, "
was reported, the underground
workers will continue fostering
general strikes and anti-war dem
.nstraiions until either the gov
eminent gives in 10 their demands
or is supplanted by government
that will initiate peace negotia-
tons.
The Geneva newspaper Die Tat
estimated that 100000 German
troops now are in Italy, and the
underground movement was said to
be securing widespread Italian sup
port to its demand that these troops
be elected from Italy. either by the
Italian government or by accept
ance OF Gen. Dwight y. Eisenhow-
er's offer 70 free Italy OF the Ger
mans.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Lake Search
Unsuccessful

Efforts of the Washtenaw County
Sherift's officers. who have been
directing dragging operations al
Portage Lake since the tragedy Sat.
urday morning which cost the lives
of five persons, have so far proved
unavaling.
Victims not yet recovered are
Jacob Shelton and John Shanahan,
both of Ann Arbor. and Duane
Warner. Darlington. The three fo~
whom the search continues, with
Mrs. Jacob Shelton and Miss Alice
Burmeister, Bridgewater, were
drowned when their boat was over
turned in the lake early Saturday
morning. The two women victims
were recovered about Saturday
noon.
Services for the Skeletons will
be arranged, pending success OF the
dragging operations. The FIVE Shell
ton children are at present with
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelton's brother,
Max Shelton in Dexter. Mr.. Shell
ton is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Shelton, Ypsilanti.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Post War Committee Plans
to Study Peace Transition

corporations tax deductions for the
purpose of setting up postwar re.
serves as well as other inducements
to maintain full employment after
the war.
Sen. Hayden CD Ariz., is chair
man OF a subcommittee to chart a
program OF road and reclamation
work, Sen. TAFT, (RD, Ohio, heads a
subcommittee studying housing,
while Sen. O'Mahoney Cd Wyor:.
ing. heads a subcommittee studying
corporation and governmental prob
lens.
Aviation also will be a prominent
subject to be considered by the
committee. with many industrial
leaders foreseeing a worldwide ex-
pansion in this field.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
One Killed,
Injured
in Accident
Mrs. F. J. Block
Victim; Funeral
to be Wednesday

An Ypsilantl resident was killed
and FIVE other persons were in
jured Sunday in an automobile
crash at the intersection OF Joy
and Ridge Rds.
The dead: Mrs. F. ]. Block, 1898
Prospect Rd.
Injured: F. ]. Block, 1896 Pros
pect Rd.
His daughter. Mrs. Paul Dasch-
ner. 3l71a W. Michigan Ave,
Paul Daschner. 317l2 Michigan
Ave.
Reginald Stringer. Plymouth.
Robert Cayton, Plymouth.
The automobile driven by Mr..
Daschner. in which his wife. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Block were passen-
gers, was involved in collision
with one driven by Mr., Stringer.
Wayne County sheriff's officers re-
ported the Stringer vehicle to have
been travelling west on Joy Rd., at
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Ration Tokens
to Come Soon

Washington. Aug. 2S-INS An
OPA spokesman today disclosed
that American housewives will be
using the new ration tokeps--to be
made OF plastic probably before
Jan. !. 1915. and said they Will
save the T. ). millions Of dollars
in paper and printing costs.
Sc OF the lightweight quarter.
size red and blue tokens. however.
the spoke emphasized, will not
exclude the use OF the presen,
Taper stamps. but instead will be
used only as change for the point
coupons now in effect
Revealing that bids will be taken
for manufacture OF the tokeIs
within q wee or 80 days he as
serted that unless something un-
foreseen happens. the nation soon
will he using plastic tokens at the
corner grocery TO simplify the pres.
mt rationlng system
Right now. IL costs the govern.
,nent about 5000. 000 10 print and
distribute one ration book. he said
See RATIONS- Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
YpsiIanti CAP
in IopPlace

Ypsilanti squadron OF the Civil
Air Patrol captured first place hon
ors at the Group maneuvers held
Sunday at McEnnan Airport. This
makes the local group two time
winners OF first place as they took
honors at the maneuvers last month
in Jackson.
Three squadrons, Jackson, Adrian
and Ann Arbor, we're tied for sec
ond place and third went to Mon
roe.
In the competitive drill contest,
the Ypsilanti squadron was first
with a mass commands demon
stration.
With Commander Eddy McEnnan
flying and Sgt. Rudy Layher, the
observer, Ypsilanti tied with Adrian
Squadron in the message pickup.
In supply inspection Squadrons
from Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti tied,
and IN medical inspection. Adrian
and Ypsilanti tied, while the local
group was first in the inspection
OF communications equipment. In
personnel inspection Jackson placed
first and Ypsilanti second 1t. II.
deb. Barss and Private Earl Duffy
of the local group were responsible
for the excellent medical equipment
available.
Winning contestants in the mes
sage transmission event were 1t.
Bond Milton, Sgt. Oscar Gabbert,
Sgt. Herbert Nugent and Private
Clifford Bennett, OF the local squad
ron. In navigation problem, Monroe
squadron was first with Private
Carl Jorgeson ard Private Lorenzo
Wells taking second for Ypsilanti.
In parachute dropping contest. 1t.
Bernard Baer was the pilot and 1t.
McEnnan the observer with the
local team placing second. Adrian
squadron participants won first in
the contest. dropping the package
within is feet Of the target.
There we're Ill uniformed per.
sonnet at the airport and IA planes.
In addition to the scheduled events.
there was a demonstration OF forma-
ton flying with IL planes taking
part; and drilling by the entire
group led by 1t. Frederick Won
-Voigtlander.
An unscheduled event OF the day
was a grass tire started by a cigar.
etc. but the fire was quickly extin.
guished. The crash truck was OBJ
tanned and was in charge OF Pri.
yate Kenneth Stuber.
officer for the day was Kenneth
Rice and guards from the local
squadron we're Corporal d. Sikolik
Sgt. Thomas Halliday, Private T.
Batty. and Private W. white. Mes
senger Kenneth Luther served in
4 See CAP-Page 2 a.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

Hillcrest. y. y, Aug. 23-lNS
For the first time in seven
days the good residents OF
Ramape Township rested easily
today. satisfied that subversiye
elements weren't at work In
the nearby hills.
Every day for the past week
at approximately 1880 p. m. The
villagers witnessed what ap-
peared to be a military maneu-
yer on a lawn a mile across a
valley from their little town.
At that hour some 200 mem
bers OF a white-clad body would
march from the nearby woods,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23


Fall Of the important japanese
base at Salamaua, New Guinea.
was foreshadowed today by Allied
seizure OF a height dominating the
airdrome within four miles OF the
base itself
Capture Of ridge Just south OF
the enemy stronghold was accom-
panied by furious aerial bonn
bardment Of Jap positions and sup
ply lines all along the shore OF
lIuon Gulf from Salamaua 10 the
companion base OF Lac, 10 the
north.
our ground forces are press
ing the retroating enemy" said a
communlque rom Gen. Douglas
MacArthurs. headquarters.
In the Solomons, Allied war.
planes poured 30 tons OF explosives
on Jap bases on vella Layelia Is.
land. where American ground
troops landed week ago, and
Ysnk forces on tiny Baanga Is
land captured field guns with
which the laps had been haras-
sing preparation OF the captured
Munda airfield as an Atlied base
These victories kept the wat
against Japan 10 the forefront
where It was placed over the wee1
end by announcement OF Japan
ese evacuation OF Kiska IN tho
Aleutians.
In China Itself. as n as an ex-
preston OF Japanese fear OF at.
tack from that quarter. Chungking
was attacked by Jap planes for the
first time In two years. Bombs
fell in the outskirts OF China's
wartime capital.
Attack Chunpklna
Thirty Nipponese planes partici-
pated in the attack on Chungking
and q force OF equal size stimuli
taneously raided Wan-Hsien, i'm
portant Yangtze river port 14b
miles 10 the northeast
Meanwhile the Allied aerial war
against Axis Europe was main.
tanned without letup. The Maxi
controlled Paris radio said Allied
bombers last night attacked the
Italian west coast port OF Naples
again in the wake OF massive aer-
ial assaults over the week. end
that wrecked four vital railroad
functions. cutting off the ports
rail connections with the rest of
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
McNicar Girl in
Film Shown Here

Ypslanti people will be interest
ed to know that Miss Martha Nc
Vicar, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mcvicar. formerly Of this
city. and granddaughter OF Mrs.
Retta Mcvicar. Nashtenaw Ave. "a
listed In the cast OF THE Human
Comedy" now beng shown at a
local theater. This Is Miss McNicar's
second picture and she is booked
for six more. Reports say that she
Is slated for stardom. Miss McVic-
ar's mother was the former Miss
Frances Goet1, also OF this city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Housing Center
Site Provided

Federal War Housing Center TO
DAY was assured OF new location
in Ypsilanti when quarters were
offered in Cleary College.
The Center is being given use Of
one room with entrance on the
Adams St side OF the building
Ypsilanti City had previously
furnished space for the housing
office in the municipal building on
Pearl ST but due 10 necessity for
moving the city water collections
service there. a new location was
necessary for the housing center.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Nurses Ready to
Help When Needed

Forty one Ypsilanti nurses who
are not on active duty have signi-
fled their availability for home
nursing service, first aid, or for
any service in case OF disaster
which they may render. according
TO results OF a recent campaign by
the American Red Cross 10 con-
tact all Washtenaw County nurs
es for the Nursing Council OF War
Service.
In Ann Arbor. OF 430 letters sent
out by the Red Gross. 265 nurses
replied. while % nurses al the
Bomber Plant added their names
TO the roll.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Two Find They
Look Too Far

New York. Aug. 23-lNS-That
it doesn't pay to look too far
ahead was brought home force
fully today TO James Costello, 40,
and Kenneth Kirk. So.
The two men are being held
without bail charged with steal
ing 1000 copies Of ration book No.
for which no date has even been
decided upon for distribution.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
AWAIT DEATH

Windsor Ont, Aug. BINS 49,
Two Detroiters. convicted holdup
murderers. today awaited death on
the gallows as chances for last
minute reprieve appeared unlike
ly. The men-Steye OgrodOwski.
"a. and Barney KisielewsH. I'll
had confessed TO the staying Of
Joseph Borg, Detroit restaurant
owner.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

class. II is pleasant to rema mber
the ovation the student body un.
failingly gave him when he stepped
to the platform TO receive his rib
bon.
During his high school days he
began TO take an interest in public
speaking and four times won the
Gold Media, offered for the contests.
Athlete as he was, able speaker
and good student he was class
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

Girls for soda fountain work is TO
80 years old. Good pay. good hours.
j. O'Sullivau, Cunningham Drug.
Adv. S23
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23
Aerial War on
Axis Europe
Continues
Naples, Railroad
functions
Struck

London, Aug. 23-AP-Ths Ger
mans admitted today the loss o.
kharkov. their greatest position IN
all the south Of Russia In what sp-
peared to be q general retreat.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

SAN FRANCISCO - ms -
Twelfth Naval District authorities
today announced that William Wal
ter Kuhn, U.S.N.R., seaman LIST
class. OF Mamaroneck. n. Y, was
held by the Navy, pending release
to civil authorities, for the killing
OF Nadezda Lawrence, 20, San
Francisco dancer. The victim was
killed Thursday night when a sail
or who accosted her on the street
struck her. She fell, and was pro-
nounced dead when taken to the
hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

Observation-Disclosures Man
power Chairman Paul V. McNntt
warned today that from now until
July. 1914 a "rock-bottom mini
mum" OF 100000 persons must
transfer to essential war jobs. or
this number. he said. 100000 per-
sons must shift from their present
TO essential jobs by Jan. /, and
the remainder must transfer dur
ing the first six months OF 1874.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

See FIR. LEFEBvRE-Page .
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

LONDON-INS - The British
Press Association today reported
the recent arrival OF thousands OF
additional American troops in Eng
land, including air force personnel
and negro attachments, after an
uneventful crossing OF the Allan
tic.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

CLEVELAND - INS-Sharply
criticising the present Congress for
its "reactionary. defeatist and anti
labor record on vital issues Of in
flstion, taxation and labor legisla-
ton" Sidney Hiilmsn, chairman
OF the C1o.political action commit
tee today urged labor to support
only pro-Rooseyelt candidates, re-
srdless OF party affiliation-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

MADRID-INS - Sir Samuel
Hoare, British ambassador to
Spain, and Spanish Foreign Minis
ter Count Gomez Jordana conferred
for two hours today at Generals
simo Francisco Frances villa at
Curuna. The conference was the
last OF the fve-day series OF meet
ings between Hoare. Franco and
other Spanish officials, object OF
which has been cloaked in secrecy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sic
Der. Is, actress-daughter OF screen
star Marlene Dietrich. was honey
: incoming today following her sur
prise weekend marriage to Dean
Goodman. Jr.. %, shipping clerk at
a mems clothing store.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

See RATIONS Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

.WASHINGTON-UP-The War
Damage Corporation, which insures
property against loss or damage by
enemy attack, is making money.
In these days OF multi-billion dollar
deficits. it's news II government
agency shows even a little profit
But II the United States has no
serious air raids. the war Damage
Corporation will have several hun
bred million dollars Of profits when
the war Is over.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-08-23

NEW DELHI ms - United
States medium bombers yesterday
destroyed record number OF
freight cars in heavy raids on the
Jap-controlled railroad system in
Central Burma, headquarters OF the
u. s. Tenth Air Force announced
today.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-03
Fight To Save
Negro Soldier
From Execution

ATLANTA-(ANP) - An appeal
was made to the Georgia BARD of
Psrdons and paroles Wednesday for
communication Of the death sentence
given Edmund Reed. FORMER SOL
der. convicted in the fatal shooting
OF Macon policeman. Tbs appeal
was made by Attys. A. r. Walden
and Thomas A. Jacobs, Jr., of Ma
con.
The attorneys had previously filed
a petition contendlng that Reed, a
first sergeant. had no intention, OF
killing Officer ]. G. FsbprS, and
had not been aware that he had
done so until his arrest At the time
OF the killing a white military po-
liceman had been wounded in the
scuffle.
The two attorneys argued that
Reed had been struck several times
over the head with q blackjack
and was no: responsible for the act
when he snstched the military po-
l.cemsns gun and shot the civilian
officer.
Reed was TO have been electro
cuted June Is. but was granted a
reprieve by Gov. Ellis Arnall
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-03
GOTH Record Is Good;
Seeks Negro AviatorS

COLUMBIA. S. c. - (ANP) -
Hailed as further progress OF Ne
gro Americans to fuller migration,
wa the first call issued here by
an army air corps that was at
first reluctant 10 use Negroes as
flyers. for Negro recruits interested
IN becoming aviation cadets.
II was believed TO have been the
first time that the army air corps
had actually solicited the applica-
ton OF Negroes to become fighter
and pursuit pilots.
| The call announced that young
men interested should apply to
the aviation cadet board. Fort Jack
son, S c. In announcing this more
liberal policy toward accepting Ne
gro air cadets. much praise was
given by the board 10 members OF
the Negro air squadron that saw
action in the victorious North Afri-
can campaign.
L; was pointed out that no spe-
c.ai educational qualifications need
cd but applicants must DC able 10
pass mental test. Physical re-
quirements arc that height must
be between five feet, four inches
and Ave feet. eight inches and
weight mus; be under 100 pounds.
Applicants are interviewed by a
board Of army officers who judge
acc . ptaoili;v from the standpoint
Of personality and character.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-07-03
Detroiters In ArmyPlead
For Unity On Home Front

We'll. 70 begin with, we're just a
division Of young and able soldiers
We left our swell homes 10 come
q the United States army 10 frshL
Those Of US that didn't know at
first soon found on, tina. It's going
% take every abe bodied Ameri-
can 10 win this war No, we're not
rsde OF >tccl: we're humans the
same as any Of YOU. And still We
gave little thought 20 The fac; that
some OF lis Will die for the safety
Of both colored and white Ame!i-
cans
But. after all, this is war. isn't -
And every war has lis dead We
all have families and loved ones in
Detroit. and rs only T ght for US
% want TO De al home 70 see 20 II
that no harm comes 10 them Bat.
the best bet was 10 keep The var
overseas end not over here
II seems 70 us that war o. a
grea; n5iion has started among It's
own people. race riots You play
right into Hit,ers hands by fichi-
ins each othc- He wants 20 keep