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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-06

81 miles east OF kurSk on the rail-
road TO Kastornoye and Voronezh,
and Tim, an important commune
cations center about 40 miles
southeast of Kursk.
Five railroads.&c. the rail lines
in that diStrict--radiate from Tim.
One runs nortnward into Shchigry,
another into Kursk, third cuts
into the Kursk- Kharkov railroad
at Korovino, 30 miles south of
Kursk, and the fourth and fifth
lines run eastward and southeast
ward, joining the Kastornoye-
Valuiki railroad.
KEY TO KURSK FRONT
Tins capture gave the Russians
the key to the entire strategic
position on The Kursk front. If
they cut the Kursk-Kharkov rail-
road. only 40 miles away, they
would leave the Germans only
misunderstanding ran lines for
supplies and CALCULATIONS, and
probably would isolate addi-
tional enemy troops to the south
east.
The Caucasus situation was be-
coming increasingly critical for the
German armies being squeezed
into the northwest corner of that
section.
While Red army land forces ad-
vanced steadily westward, Russian
commando units landed on the
Black Sea coast 10 cut off escape
of the Axis remnants and effected
a bridgehead near the naval base
OF NovoroSsisk.
IS DIVISIONS TRAPPED
IL was difficult 10 estimate
the number Of troops trapped IN
the area south Of Rostov. There
had been % divisions. which AT
fuff strength could have num-
bered 375000 men but moro
likely numbered 25O,000. For
days the Germans have been
retreating with utmost speed
through Rostov, dispatches re-
ported, and London military
quarters estimated that only
$4,000 10 100000 men might now
be penned in
On the Ukraine -Donets basin
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-06
Would Give Up
Nice for Share in
French Lands
Germans Order Closing
Of 100 1000 Shops 70
Tiohten War Economy
By ROBERT DOWSON
Uuued Press stan Correspondent

LONDON. FEB. 5.-Italy is
showing new signs of weakening
under the strain of war and Benito
MuSSohnl Is trying 10 reach
secret peace agreement with Nichy
/ France IN an attempt 10 present
Ito his discouraged people some
profits 10 sci of against the loss
Of the Italian empire in Africa,
dispatches from Stockholm re-
ported today.
. Ankara sources pointed out that
Augusta RoSSo. who has been or
dcred 10 Turkey as Italian am
jbassador, was ambassador at
Washington for four years and has
an American wife In a neutral
capital he will have contact with
United Nations diplomacy if he
wishes.
Stockholm advices quoted re-
liable diplomatic sources as saying
that an Italian delegation headed
by high army officer had left
for Paris with proposals designed
10 be the basis for a peace agree
ment with Pierre Laval of Vichy.
PROPOSAL ON COLONIES
Italy would renounce its claims
To the Nice area OF France and
he content with minor frontier
corrections. the advices reported.
Italy proposes. instead Of its spe-
lcific claim 10 Corsica and Tunisia,
a joint French-Italian- adminisira-
ton Of both areas. and IL further
suggests Joint French-German-
Italian administration of the for
mer African colonies of all three
countries.
Italy announced last night that,
defective Saturday. no hard liquor
would be sold anywhere in I h Q
country because alcohol wa 5
needed for war industry.
Under DEGREES promulgated yes
lterday 100000 small businesses are
10 be closed by March IS in Ger
many and orders were issued for
the rounding-up for home service
of all Germans in occupied and
neutral countries, Stockholm re-
ported.
Finland. already AZ the crack
ing point. was said TO be reused
because Germany was trying TO
seize Finnish women married TO
German soldiers on the Finnish
front
MARRIAGES DELAYED
TIE Firms have protested vio-
lently, Stockholm said. and Fin
nish girls engaged 10 Germans
have postponed their marriages.
Berlin broadcasts gave addi-
tional details of the effect Of. the
mobilization DEGREES. Banking will
be "rationalized' and many branch
banks closed.
All hotels. cafes. coffee houses
and restaurants not deemed essen
tial will be closed. Bars. night
clubs and amusement centers are
banned. Artists, painters. writer's
and musicians must report 10 labor
Offices.
Stockholm. said that Vidkun
Quisling, Norwegian traitor, Sc
cretly had dered Norwegian
newspapers to stop attacks on
Britain and 10 emphasize that Ger
many might lose the war with tho
result that bolshevism would over
run Europe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-06
MUNDA BOMBED

It said our troops had advanced
along the north coast Of the island
TO a position one-half mile north
west Of TaSsafaronga. This point
is approximately IL miles from
Cape Esperance, on the northwest
tip Of the island Tassafaronga is
approximately 10 miles west of
Henderson Airfeld.
The only other specific an
nouncement OF action in the Solo
mons was that on Thursday morn
ing a force OF Douglas dive bomb
erS attacked japanese positions at
Munda on New Georgia Island,
site OF new Japanese airbase in
the central SOlomons,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-06
i. 5. Army Takes
Major Landing
Point for laps
Solomons Engagement
Sporadic Encounters
Navy Report Declares

WASHINGTON, Feb. s (UP).-
The week-long air.sea engage
ments in the Solomons, now de-
scribed by the navy as sporadic
encounters" are still continuing,
the navy announced this afternoon.
And that was all the navys
communique had TO say about the
action. which it originally de-
scribed as A major effort" by the
japanese 10 regain control of the
Solomon Islands.
The communique indicated that
American ground forces on Guadal-
canal Island have captured Tassa-
fsronga, which had been a major
landing point for Japanese forces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-06
Red Armies Cut Off
Retreat of Germans
CONTINUED from Page One)

so miles east OF Kursk on the rail-
road TO Kastornoye and Voronezh,
and Tim, an important commune
cations center about 40 miles
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02

was particularly marked during the
first two months OF the current
year. But IL took a few million
share days TO wake up most invest
oys. Right now there is a decided
rush for peace stocks and for cheap
stocks. Many have foolishly bought
stocks without any asset value at
all behind them. Holders OF good
stocks should continue their posi-
ton and disregard minor and cor
receive fluctuations. Considering
the large amounts OF available cash.
II is only natural 10 expect that
its ultimate investment will be a
dominant factor in further higher
stock averages.
Manufacturing
During the first quarter. a great
many industries showed unusually
good results. The total volume OF
business has been we'll maintained,
but profits on the whole. due TO
tax provisions. have fallen. EXcep-
lions to this, however. are not I'M
common TO find. Competition has
been keen. Many small manufacture
ing concerns, stores and shops have
had to shut up. It has not been n
time to establish new enterprises,
but certainly we can look forward
to many new developments TO take
up some OF the postwar slacL.
Retail Trade
February and March were pretty
good months for retailers. Volume
was some . per cent higher than
the corresponding months Of year
ago. Prices may be well maintained
but as stated in my Annual Fore
cast expect the year to show 4 de-
cline in volume. Customers have
jumped the gun on clothes and on
other types OF merchandise. With
employment at its highest level and
many families able for the first time
in years to replace worn out goods
and materials, it was natural for re
tailers 10 benefit. The record ma
tional income OF S12l,l15,000, 900 has
also been factor in the retail bust
ness. but last November and De-
cember showed a reversal OF the
trend in income which continued
during January and February.
New Industries
or the new products being devel-
oped in research departments, lit
tie can now be said. But readers can
rest assured that out of the increase
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
Financial, Business Events
Mark First Quarter of Year

Washington, D. c.. Apr. . The
first quarter OF 1913 was marked by
several outstanding events 10 bust
ness and finance. Some OF these are
resulting in vital changes in our
economic and family life. have
space to comment upon just a few
of them.
We entered 1913 with a better
political situation than had existed
for some time. There has been con-
tinued evidence that the caliber OF
Congress has improved. 1t remains,
however, below the standards OF the
democracy it represents. This may
not be the fault OF Congress itself
but the fault OF the voters who elect
the Congress. Even in these strin-
gent times people are failing to
take an interest in government.
Until they do. we can expect little OF
a constructive nature from Wash
ington.
Commodity Prices
The prediction | made in my An
nual Forecast that there would be
continued pressure to pierce price
ceilings has materialiZed. There
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02

has been almost a complete disre-
gard OF retail price ceilings. Infla-
tionary forces are set for a good
ride and pressure on wholesale
prices, which have been quietly get.
ting up steam. may blow up the
whole price control program Infla-
ton OF prices may be slowed down,
but will not stop. Hence. wholesale
prices will undoubtedly work high
er.
Rstionlna -.
Starting with tires, gasoline and
fuel oil and extending TO food and
shoes, rationing, together with a
drying up OF many consumer goods
supplies, has been the means OF
bringing our war economy home 10
all. Certainly. the point system OF
rationing will be extended ultimate
ly TO clothing and a good deal soon
er TO many types OF foodstuffs. But
rationing OF clothes is unlikely be
fore next fall, IL then.
stock Market
We have had a gradually rising
stock market now for over twelve
months The advance in securities
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02

/ ITO avoid encumbrances?" She
had a trick of raising one eyebrow
when she asked a question.
Like who, for instance" ne
wanted to know.
MIR. Everitt might be considered
one"
"Oh, the devil with that man."
Jake said emphatically. I've told
him no hundred times"
HE still doesn't believe II. He
came to see me about two weeks
ago. He overestimated my influence
with you"
Don't tell me you're joining the
enemy's camp. Since when have
you become an exponent Of the
heavy toiler school,"
Both Jake and Pat lived on in
herited incomes, Pats larger than
Jake's. She had small talent for
water colors, a big talent for find
ing everything she saw or did
amusing.
"Oh, didn't agree with him. 1
probably stated your case better
than you would have. It's just too
bad that Mr.. Everitt has his heart
so set on spending all that money
on YOU"
Hell find someone else" Jake
was getting bored with the CONVEX
sation. His eyes began to stray
restlessly around the room. The
dingy drawings, the garish cur
tains, the hot walters depressed
him. Let's push on" he suggested.
mo spumoni ?"
We'll 60 have an ice and a
liqueur at an outdoor cafe. I've got
to be hungrier and cooler to take
this place in my stride"
Pat didn't argue. She never ar
gued. That was one reason why he
always went back to her.
Once they we're outside, they
found 1t was a pleasant night,
warm but with cool breeze. That
is better" sighed Jake with relief.
There's only one drawback to be-
ing poor, the only places you can
afford to eat in are dumps"
If you took Mr.. Everitt's offer,
in a year or two you'd be dining
wherever you liked" Pat ventured
TO remark.
Jake slipped his arm through
hers, and her piled-up curls Just
brushed his shoulder.
IF you know what's good for
you. honey, you'll skip Mr.. E." he
said good naturedly.
70. X. No more Mr.. Everitt, cross
my heart and hope to die" They
didn't mention him again during
the course Of gay evening. but he
wasn't so easily disposed Of.
10 Be Continued)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
Spencer School CT lren Have
Perfect Attendance Records

The honor roll for perfect at
tendance at Spencer School for the
past six weeks is:
kindergarten, Patricia Van De
venter and Leon Jackson.
First grade: Corrinne Delp, Mary
Jane Denton. Betty Geno. Shirley
Van Deventer, George Whiteside
and Robert Wright.
Second grade: Dolores Landrum,
Margaret Dalrymple, Paul Cook,
Dolores Brown, Barbara Meyers,
Donald Reynolds, Maryella Hetch-
Ter and Jerry Wright.
Third grade: Eugene Harris,
Jackie Sellers, Anna Laura Ed.
dings. Keith Kraus, Loretto Priebe
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02

tNtuluSs
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Colts and
family were recent dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Colts, North
vile.
Mrs. Nellie Sweet is quite i'll,
confined TO her bed.
Martin Colts and Josiah Dexter,
Whitaker. spent Friday afternoon
at the Ralph Colts home.
Mrs. Ruth Boyer. Detroit, spent
the week end with Mr. and Mrs. o.
r. Darling.
Mr.. and Mrs Maurice Day and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Staeb, Ann Ar
Dor, we're dinner guests Monday
evening at the home OF Mrs. Fan
ME Campbell.
Marvel Jean Sweet has been III
with humps.
Mrs. Ruth Chase, who has been
i'll the past month with influenza
and pneumonia, was able to return
to work this week
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bassett
Novi, have been spending several
days with the Listers mother, Mrs
Clara Moore and family.
George Mulreed, Belleyille, spent
Monday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Charles Sampled.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02

I w. J. Storey.
Fifth grade: Nancy Gibson, Eliza.
beth Green, Beverley Hetchler, Au-
derry Moore. Leon Sanderson.
Sixth grade: Dorothy Clough.
Bernice Boyle and William Ride
nour.
The first grade led again for this
six weeks in the purchase of de-
tense stamps and bonds with
S13515. The sixth grade ranked
second with 500. fifth grade $500,
fourthg rade $3.50, third grade
S24.20, second grade 5000 and kin
dergarten $3.50. The first grade
also contributed $685. for the Red
Cross drive.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
NO cHIckENs1

Detroit. Mich. APR 2-INS- It
will be a poultryless Easter for De
iroiters unless OPA Chief Prentiss
Brown heeds the pleas Of Mayor
Edward J. Jefiries, Jr.. for immedi
ate consideration OF the citys
plight. Mayor Jeffries appealed TO
Brown after representatives Oi the
Detroit Wholesale Poultry Dealers
Association told him the normal
consumption is 1000, 900 pounds
weekly but since last February not
more than 1000, 900 pounds have
come TO the city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
FACE NARCOTICS CHARGE

Detroit. Mich, Apr. 2-INS -
George Harris. 81. who police al.
lege supplied marijuana cigarettes
for distribution in war plant. is
under arrest today after he sold a
doped cigaret 10 a government mar
cote agent posing as an employe,
Three women and a man are also
held besides Harris on the same
charge after narcotic agents start
ed an investigation week ago
when a doped cigaret butt Was
found in the women's wash room.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02

three times week. The only prop
er meals he ever gets"
Maybe I could lure him with
Anna"
You'd have more chance II
you'd turn housewife"
Kay shrugged her shoulders. "Td
be out of character in a Hoover
apron"
Het knew she was right. Kay's
charm was a sort Of quiet, cool per-
lection. She never had a hair out
Of place, a shine on her patrician
nose, crease in her dress, a nick
in her nail polish.
Het looked at her watch. I've
got to be pushing on" she stated
IT'S after eleven" On her way out
she stopped by Kay's chair. "If you
want him, don't give up too easily
He's worth fighting for, blast his
soul. Come to Tony's party with me
Saturday night. Jake's sure to be
there"
Jake had enjoyed his trip. He
had an old secondhand car he
called Jenny, and whenever he felt
restless he just took Jenny out OF
dead storage and went off alone
Sometimes he was gone for months
He'd been to Mexico once, to the
coast twice, and there had been
many shorter trips to places like
Phoenix, Boulder dam, Yellowstone
park, Mount Rushmore.
New York was fine; he certainly
never wanted to live anywhere else,
but you had to get away from ii
occasionally to focus your point OF
view.
This time his point OF view need
ed special attention. Dumping along
back roads, sleeping in open fields
he had pulled himself back to SAN
ity. The three little pigs were
right, my boy" he told himself
Work and play don't mix"
He laughed. That was a bad pun,
He didn't mean playing the piano
he meant what you wanted out OF
life. She worked. He played. The
other way around would be all
right. But that particular combina-
ton was no go.
A few nights after he got back
he had dinner with Pat Harris
They went to a place in the Village
where the food was edible and
cheap. Pat looked cute with her
blond curls piled high on her small
head. She was obviously pleased to
see him.
Il thought you'd gone for good
this time" she said, diving into a
bowlful OF spaghetti.
why should / do that?" he
asked warily,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
TO BE cEtgeRANT

Grand Rapids. Mich. Apr. 2 90
lNS-The Most Reverend Archbish-
op Edward J. Mooney. OF Detroit
will be the celebrant OF the Pontifi-
cal Requiem Mass for Bishop ia
seph c. Plagens, at 10 a. m. in
ST Andrews Cathedral. next Tues.
day. Bishop Plagens, who was So.
died In ST. Mary's Hospital aftersa
weeks Illness. He was former ordi-
nary OF the vacant see at Mar
quette and had served IN the par
ishes OF St, Michaels's. in Port
Austin. st. Florians In Hamtramck.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02

in Industrial and scientific re-
search occasioned by the war, many
revolutionary services and materi-
ais will be available after the war.
In fact. the great Improvements in
the fields OF chemistry and cleo
tronics have already been noised
about and resulted in upward fur
ries in certain chemical. radio and
other securities. The technical
training many OF our young men
are now receiving assures our lead
ership in terms OF better and cheap
er products for a generation TO
come.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
NAVIGATION SEASON OPENS

Escanaba, Apr. 2 = Thursday
opening OF navigation season near
ed as the tug John Roen III of Stur-
geon Bay slowly carved channel
through the Bay de Noe ice field
toward the Escanaba ore docks. 1t
will be at least another day before
the channel Is opened, but the
steamers L. L. Block and p. d..
Block OF the Inland Steel fleet are
due here Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
TO TESTIFY

Detroit. Mich. April 2-INs -
Theodore Merriam. field engineer
for the Huron Portland Cement
Company. will return 10 the wit
ness stand today for more question.
ing by the prosecution in the lat.
ter's attempt TO show the com.
pany conspired TO bride Detroit
councilmen in the Herman Gar
dens Housing graft scandal.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
CHAPTER THREE


KAY'S PULSE quickened now,
just thinking about Jake's touch on
her arm, although it had been
months ago. Maybe Het would
have some news Of him so, cool now
after her tub and clad in a house
coat, she dialed Het's number.
Hello, stranger" Het said. Has
Anna enough dinner for two?"
"She usually has enough for six.
She's working on a one-woman
campaign to make me gain
weight" Kay said.
1--WE been looking at exhibitions
and I'm starved. My appetite ought
to satisfy Anna, even If yours
doesn't. Are you too tired for COM
pany?" she asked solicitously.
mot for yours. Come on over"
They each had a tall run collins,
followed by casserole of chicken,
noodles, mushrooms and almonds
blended with a sauce made to per-
lection by Annals magic fingers.
Het tremendously made the salad
dressing. Kay still knew nothing
about cooking.
Jake blew in the other night"
Het remarked. Have you seen
him."
NO" Kay's face suddenly
flushed.
That's queer I gathered from
his rather disjointed conversation
that you were what brought him
back"
why me?" Kay's question was
a valid one. Since that first night
at Het's party, she had seen little
OF Jake. They had dined twice,
lunched once, the day he came to
see her Office. Kay and Elsie Ham,
ilton, the young cosmetic buyer,
had been trying out some new lip
stick colors when Jake barged in.
You don't call this work, do
you? he had asked, with one of
those heart warming smiles. And
plain little Elsie's hard eyes had
softened, and she was so fiustered
she smeared lipstick.
Just once they had gone for a
ride, out in the country. That was
the time he had kissed her good
night. And she hadn't seen him
since.
Well" Het said, The told me YOU
were the reason he had gone away,
and you were the reason he had
come back. Maybe you can figure
it out. I can't" Het walked over
to the edge of the terrace, fiipped
her cigaret out into the night, then
cried out, 'Lordy, that was STUPID.
I've probably burned q hole in
someone's hat"
Nobody wears hats in New
York any more. It's one OF the
stores great problems"
(which shall we talk about, hats
or Jake?"
Kay let her head drop back on
her easy chair. She rubbed the
tense muscles at the base OF her
neck. II don't mind talking about
Jake, but there isn't much to say"
You're in love with him, aren't
you?" Het asked abruptly.
I'm afraid / am"
Il don't want TO be unkind, but
you have plenty OF company. It's
Jake's indifference that gets them.
think. At least hall the girls /
know would die for him."
You're trying to tell me it's
hopeless" Kays voice sounded
weary.
Il don't want to see you hurt /"
Het picked up q silver dish Of
chocolates. ate one, passed the dish
to Kay. who shook her head.
' Jake loves to eat. That's my
hold on him, feed him two or
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
SYNOPSIS

KAY STEVENS 10 making good In New
York as the personable young vice
president OF McClure's department
store. She is friendly with
DAVID BANNING, JR., s5-year-old
president OF the concern. Her closest
friend in New York is her cousin.
HENRIETTA PAGE. who resides In
Greenwich Village.
YESTERDAY: Kay remembers how she
met Jonathan (Jake) Kerr. talented
pianist.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
COED PRESIDENT

Kalamazoo. Apr p Western
Michigan College students have for
the first time selected a coed as
president of the Student Associa-
ton. She is Miss Jean German,
Greenville junior. who defeated the
only male candidate on the ballot.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02

and Sweetest Heart Of Mary
Church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-02
futile Hill

BREAKS COLLAR BONE
futile Hill. Mich. Apr. miss
Jo Anne Campbell is making a sat
isfactory recovery from a broken
collar bone received at school one
evening.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-30
YMCA Mothers
To Install He ads

THE WESTERN YNCA
MOTHERS CLUB VIII hold
pot luck luncheon and inStalla-
ton of officers AT It's final
meeting Of the season al y
o'clock Wednesday at the Vest
ern y.
Officers 10 be installed are
Mrs J W Vance, president;
Mrs. Fred Gnadt. vice president;
Mrs Ray Boulton, recording
secretary; Mrs. Arthur Butler.
treasurer; Mrs. a II. Ham
horSky, financial secretary. and
Mrs. Floyd McCubbin, cores
ponding secretary.
Jlnet Bell, pianist, will play
n group of numbers and stu
dents Of the Rieordean Dance
Studio will give their Victory
Garden dance number.
Mrs. Ebert Coffman has
charge of the program.
Mrs Richard Alkcma will de-
liver deNotlons.