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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-03-01
On Detached Service

GOODFELLOW FIELD, Tex,
March / - Sergt. Donald G..
Wan6s, son of Mrs. Lillian
Drichsler, 1875 Gallup avenue,
has been placed on detached
service and sent to Southern IL
linois Normal University, Car
bondale, ILL.,, as a drill sergeant
fo- pre-flight aviation cadets.
Sergt. Wandt came to Goodfel-
low Field, Dec. 4, 1912.
The Valley settler., 1943-03-05

DELAY ENnhNGERS FARM PROGRAM!
Despite the need Of inf ormotion
on the sub ect, there has been no
official announcement Of the poll cy
to be USED by the a1encies that con
troll finance enc Lane in the Metan-
uska Valley, except conditions
under which some land may be rented
Soon no Doubt, we farmers will be
1sy from morn until ilht, trying
plant crops to be harvested thi s
fall, no farmer has time then to
spend in the civic Center tryins5 t O
fine out whether he can .et his
farm plans approved, SO that he can
get seed, repairs ond supplies that
he will need to produce & crop.
The Matanusko Valley has short
seas on enc it is necessary to eet :.
started IS soon as the weather per-
mits, with his farm operati ons.
We have lost some parts Of our
crops, because we could not let
them planted in time for them to
mature and avoid the fall SHOWS.
There is something WI ons, when we
have to import hay ono feed from
the states at the Oh prices we
have to pay for it, when 1ond that
might be used right here in the
Valley remains Isle. There is
question or Pctri OF SIN nvolVed
here because we all know that for
every ton Of stuff shipped to the
Velley, that mi ht be raised here,
that the Defense forces Of the
Gov ernment wi IL have to wait for
space to ship products needed for
''r armed forces in the Fighting
1ne.
The Editor contends, that q ton
Of farm products raised in the
Valley for the Army, is worth two
tons Of the anne products raised
somewhere in the States. The cost
Of food to our fighting forces
should not be figured entirely on
the cost basis, but partly on the
avail liability to the places where
1t is needed, ct the ieht time and
In suffici ent quantity. To allow
anyone to hinder q project that is
The Valley settler., 1943-03-05

this purpose, is unthinkable. Let's
wait until the war is won bef ore
we allow forces that should Coop
crate, to hinder one another.
Elsewhere in the "Settler", you
wi II FIND an acc cunt Of battle
over who shall be encouraged to
produce, the small farmer or the
bic outfit. There is no nee6 for
US to engage in this controversy.
We are all Of the small farmer
class.
First, we must know whether we
Will be able to get ao6iti onal
funds to enable us to plant more
end expand as we are asked to co.
This is no longer q relief project
and it seems to the Eeitor that we
shoulc be entitled to the seine
terms and conditions as any other
farmer is PERM TIED to enjoy
How about the two hundred mi lii on
collars that has been mace avail
able at so for one year terms?
Why can't we eet Farm Security
Fun6s when they are evailable to
other farmers in Alaska?
IF the increase in production
in farm products is IS lnr In the
next year Is It has been cech year
fer the last three years, we may
expect a gross business Of at least
$500, 900 this year, if all ooes
we'll. It will take a lot of money
to finance this business an6 we
should know how much anG un( er what
terms we will be able to set it, so
that our plans can be adjusted.
We hope that there wi IL not be q
repetition of the con6iti ons under
which we have been SUBJECTED in the
past. Lett fine out just where
we stand, ano whatever the out
come Of our wishes are, let us
know now!
Whatever the plans, even if they
seem inadequate an6 even unfair,
let each man swallow his pride and
produce to the best Of his ability
for his country. If each enc Goes
the best that he can with tie
things that he has to work 18th,
regardless Of their inadequacy,
then no can blame him, if the
goal that mi s.ht have been attained,
is missed by a big margin.
There is q tradition amona true
SOnS Of the soil that is strOn.er
The Valley settler., 1943-03-05

DELAY ENnANGERs FARM PROGRAM!
Evening star., 1943-04-25
Twins Weighing
Pound, ID Ounces
Born in Ohio
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CINCINNATI, April 24.-Birth in
Cincinnati hospital of twin boys,
believed by doctors to be the small
est to survive in medical history,
was disclosed today. Each weighed
l pound IA ounces, and, said DR..
H. F. Conwell. in attendance, they
have fair chance to live-one in
particular"
The twins were premature by 212
months, DR.. ConWell reported. The
mother is Mrs. Ira Morris.
They were born Thursday, are
fully developed "and as alike as two
peas in a pod" Bethesda Hospital
reported.
DR.. Conwell said, They're the
smallest 1 have ever seen or heard
of and he quoted fellow physicians
as saying they knew of none
smaller"
The twins were placed in an in
Evening star., 1943-04-25
Jewish Relief Campaign
Officers Are Named

Officers to lead the United Jewish
Appeal, Washington Jewrys annual
fund raising effort for overseas re-
lief, Palestine rehabilitation and
refugee aid. were named last night
by Louis E. Speigler, campaign di-
rector.
Milton w. King, chairman of last
years drive, again will lead the
campaign. Serving as co-chairman
will be Edmund 1. Kaufman,
former president of the American
Zionist Organization.
The Washington campaign is part
of $25 900 900 national appeal in
behalf of the work carried on by the
Joint Distribution Committee, the
United Palestine Appeal and the
National Refugee Service.
Honorary chairmen of the drive
are Mrs. Charles a Goldsmith and
Isadore Hershfield.
Paul Himmelfarb again will serve
as treasurer and Allen v. De Ford
will be assistant treasurer. The
secretary will be Mrs. M. e. Bern
stein.
Evening star., 1943-04-25
Two Face Grand Jury
In Faulty Wedding Probe
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, April 24.-Two more
Of the nine Baltimore shipyard
welders arrested by the Federal
Burea uof Investigation on charges
Of doing improper welding in viola
tion of the anti-sabotage statute,
were held for Federal grand jury
action today by United States Com
missioner James K. Cullen.
Neither of the s-Farrell
Houston Smith, 90, native of
Catawba, N. c., and Leonard w
Lucas, native of Greenwood
County, S. C.-took the stand during
lengthy hearings, but defense at
torneys in each case contended their
clients were merely inexperienced
and had no "subversive" intent in
doing the allegedly faulty welding.
Five others were held Thursday by
Mr.. Cullen for action of the Federal
grand jury on similar charges. Two
remaining cases, involving men
arrested in Ohio and North Carolina,
were scheduled for hearings.
Evening star., 1943-04-25
New Destroyer-Escort
Launched at Norfolk

BY the Associated Press.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, April "a
A new destroyer escort, the Chase,
was launched this afternoon from
ways at the Norfolk Navy Yard
The public was barred from the
launching, with only the sponsor
and a few naval officers present.
The Chase was named for the
late Admiral Jehu Valentine Chase,
USN, at one time commander in
chief of the United States Fleet.
Admiral Chase was born in Pat
tersonville, La. in 1869, and he died
in Coronado, Calf, in 1887. Prior
to his retirement from active duty
he served as chairman of the Navy
General Board,
Evening star., 1943-04-25
High School Youths
To Spend Summer on
Montgomery Farms
Program to Include
District Students,
With Housing Prepared

Plans to renew last years pro-
gram in which high school youths
were employed on farms during the
summer months are under way in
Montgomery County.
Arrangements are being made by
DR.. Edwin w. Broome, county su-
perintendent of schools; Lacy Shaw,
president of the Board of County
Commissioners; County Agent O..
w. Anderson and Miss Mae Howard,
manager of the United States En-
ployment Service for the county.
This years program also will
include District youths, under the
direction of Mrs. Mildred Percy,
vocational guidance director of
Washington schools.
According to DR.. Broome, the boys
will be housed in the four high
schools at Poolesville, Gaithersburg
Sandy Spring and Rockville.
He added that it is planned to
have one of the groups available
for farm work as early as June 10,
while the other boys are expected
to be ready for work about June %.
Last year approximately $50 high
school boys from the District and
nearby Montgomery County parti-
cipated in the program. They were
quartered in the high school gym
nasium and received their meals
IN the school cafeterias.
Each group in the four schools
was under the supervision of two
teachers from the county school
system. The boys were transported
to and from the farms in county
school buses.
Evening star., 1943-04-25
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, April "a. - The
Johns of Johnstcwn are a Spar
tan family.
Two sons, members of the Ma
rines, were killed on Guadalcanal.
Charles Johns, IT, the next oldest
son, went to his mother with the
question:
May I go, too?"
He half expected refusal, but,
instead, his mother urged him to go.
Today he told his story to 1t. Col.
A. E. Simon, in charge of the Ma
rine recruiting station here.
You're under the age limit" said
the colonel, tentatively.
But must go now-I want to
avenge the deaths of my brothers, u
declared Charles.
So Col. Simon wired the COM
mandant. 1t. Gen. Thomas Holcomb,
at Washington, for a special dis
pensation." He expects a prompt
ruling.
Evening star., 1943-04-25
Nursery Plan Proposed
Near BeItsviIIe Center

A survey to determine the need
for child care program for work
ing mothers is being made in the
vicinity Of the Beltsville Research
Center, it was announced yesterday.
The program would include su-
pervised care for pre-school chill
dren during, before and after school
hours and on Saturdays, and during
vacation periods. The location of
the school would be near the WASH
ington- Baltimore boulevard, and a
small fee would be charged, 1t was
said.
Persons interested are asked to
contact Mrs. Shorb, Room 312. Gen.
ter Building, Waraeld 1900, extern
sion 106.
Evening star., 1943-04-25
Kid Brother of : Slain Marines
Pleads for Chance to Carry On

Corpl. Harold Johns, %, was killed
last August IT,; Pfc. David Johns,
10, On October g. his mothers BIRTH
day.
When word came of the second
sons death, the father, John w.
Johns, 48, tried to enlist
TOO DID," the Marines told him.
Charles sister, Virginia, 81, fiancee
of another Marine, also seeks men,
bership in the Marines.
Evening star., 1943-04-25

cubator. One requires little oxy-
gen" and at times shows "blue-
ness" of tone that indicates less
vitality, DR.. Conwell said.
Il examined both of them this
morning, and the one was much
brighter. I think he may pull
| through"
Evening star., 1943-04-25
Bethesda c. c. CHANCES Date

In order not to conflict with
Civilian Defense activities on the
first Monday night of each month,
the Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
will hold its monthly meetings here
after on the third Monday The
next meeting of the group is set for
May II.
Evening star., 1943-04-25
Course for Hostesses

For hostesses who registered for
service with the Bethesda USO GEN.
ter, an information series will be
held at the Bethesda Elementary
School on two successive Thursdays
at pm, starting this week.
The Axis is watching you; keep
'em signing while you keep buying
War savings stamps.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24
Echoes Of Textile
Convention

Union OF America to redOuble Its
efforts to produce the materials
necessary for final victory.
An important by-product OF the
convention was the decision. arrived
at during a banquet for all dele
gates from synthetic yarn locals
that such locals should send one
representative each to Washington
periodically for mutual consultation
and exchange of information. The
delegates to the first such meeting
will be elected before July l.
Business Manager John G. Thorn
as Of Local 1874 presented the fol-
lowing resolution which was adopt
ed by the Convention:
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24
Clio Council
Chooses
Committees

Cumberland. May l5-With the
appointment of committees and
the completion OF runoff elections
the Western Md. Industrial Union
Council has complete set of Of
ficers.
President Ralph c. Beard. Secre-
tary John E. Neal. and Treasurer
Boyd E. Payton were all returned
TO their respective positions. First
Vice President William Boyd Cole
man was also reelected, but left
for the Army Immediately after.
Claud D. Mcintyre OF Local 26 then
became first vice president. and
Charles K Graham of Local 1874
was elected second vice president.
To the Executive Board were
elected. beside the officers. the fol-
lowing four. all of them members
of Local 1874: Eva NJ. CLANCY, Will
liam Z. Meagher, Robert ThwaiteS
Jr.. and Sylvester Butts.
The trustees are Elizabeth Cd
gers. Kenneth Toohey, and Play
ford Aldridge. Lester II. Null is
sergeant-at-armS. The Audit Com
mittee includes John Deremer. Boyd
Jewell. and Charles f. Jones.
Committees are as follows: Legis-
lative. Mrs. Eva NJ. CLANCY, chair
man; George Sommerkamp. Roy
Davey, Robert Wilson. Elizabeth
Odgers and Boyd f. Payton.
OrganizatiOnal: Horace B. Davis.
chairman; Boyd E. Payton, John
f. Sharp. Bernadette frost. and
E. Fl. Holt. Mrs. ]. NJ Metzger
was appointed but declined to
serve
RatiOning. Price Control, and
Transportation: Neil Toey, chair
man; Edwin Van Meter, Janet
Castle. Ollie Scott. Boyd Jewell.
Evelyn Coleman, Ann Thwaites.
Lester Null. and walter X. wal
terS
EducatiOnal: Robert ThwaiteS.
Jr.. chairman: Sylvester Butts. c.
d. Mcintyre. Cecil Colbert. John G..
Thomas and Pearle Miller.
Selective Service and Draft Defer
ment: o. ]. Mortzfeldt. chairman;
William E. Meagher and Joseph
Nolan.
Publicity: Horace B. Davis. chair
man.
Entertainment: Harry Castle,
chairman; Frances Petenbrink,
William E. Meagher. M. NJ. House,
Lester Jay and Ora TomlinSon.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24
Need
Volunteer


Washintgon-Skilled craftsmen
who can qualify for construc-
ton work in the Engineer Corps
are encouraged to enlist, and they
can be reasonably assured OF as
signment to Engineering units Of
the Army or Navy, announces the
Joint Army-Navy Personnel
Board.
All enlisted men have the usual
opportunity to advance in rank,
and in addition those who exhibit
qualities of leadership will have
the opportunity 10 attend the Engi-
neer Officer Candidate School.
Monthly quotas for voluntary in
auctions Of enlisted specialists
have been established and il is con-
sidered essential that the quotas
be filled. II in any district the
quota is not filled. the surplus is
transferred TO another district.
The type of skill in demand in
cludes automobile mechanic. cabi-
net maker, electrician, machinist,
millwright, lathe operator, tool
maker and many others.
Each individual who desires to
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24
I874's
Proud Record

The CLIO has $4,000 members in
the armed forces, says Pres. Philip
Murray. That is about 1796, or
better than one In six.
The Textile Workers Union of
America. which claims 100000 men,
bers. has more than $4,000 in the
armed forces, or better than one
in eight, and for a union with such
large percentage of women this
proportion Is indeed remarkably
high.
Now look at Local 1874. Against
10,500 workers at the Celanese
plant, there were at last accounts
$3.50 in the armed forces. or better
than one for every five now at
work.
Local 1874 has per cent of the
membership of the TWUA and 4 per
cent Of the national organizations
membership in the armed forces.
This is a record of which every
Celanese textile worker can be
proud.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24

Pres. Walter r. Walters served
on the Resolutions Committee, Intl.
Rep. Boyd Z. Payton on the Organ
ization Committee, and Executive
Board Member Joseph Nolan on the
Credentials Committee.
Bros. Walters. Payton and Thomas
missed part of the convention be-
cause they were sitting in on the
later stages of the negotiations for
completion of the contract. The
company has accepted most of the
important clauses but still has res
ervations on the disability clause,
on an item on the cafeteria. and on
the application of the clauses affect
ing the department chairmen. 1t
also does not like some of the flow
cry language in the preamble.
On motion Of Boyd +. PaytOn Of
Local 1874. the Convention suspend
ed its regular order OF business and
voted to have the Executive Board
send a cablegram to General Eisen-
hover cOngratulating him on his
splendid victory In North Africa,
and pledging the Textile Workers
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24
Keyser Goes Go
CONTINUED from Page ~

at the polls during the election, and
Attorney Tyler and Miss Johnson.
secretary of the mill superintend-
ent, were the company's watchers.
NO PUSHOvER
Observers emphasized that the
campaign was no pushover, in spite
of the overwhelming vote at the
end. The company officials on the
spot were not at all favorable to the
idea of having union In the plant,
and even some of the workers made
up their minds slowly.
Homecoming, Md, May ia petit
ton has been filed for certification
of Local 1874, TWUA, as bargaining
representative at the plant of the
General Textile Mills here. Init.
Rep. Payton announces that q ma
jority of the workers in the factory
have Joined the union, determined
to put an end to the sweatshop
wags and poor working conditions.
Supt. Charles Walters at the
plant once agreed to a cross-check
to determine whether the union
had a majority. The matter was re-
ferred to the New York Office Of
the company, where after some de-
lay the cross-check arrangement
was repudiated, and the company
now insists on going through with
an election.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24

"Whereas The
young men Of
the U n | { e d
States are being
indicted Into
the q r m Q d
forces and
wv h Q r 9 as,
These yO un z
men are being
sent to far dis
tant C q m d 8
W h ich causes
difficulty an d
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24

take advantage of this opportuni-
ty is presented by the Division
Engineers Office with a letter
which he will present to the re-
cruiting authority. 1t will insure
that he will be initially assigned
after enlistment to the Corps Of
Engineers at such installations as
is selected.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24

great financial expense to these
men when granted furlOughs to
visit their homes;
BE 1t Resolved, That our Gov
ernment grant free transportation
facilities to these men to visit their
homes"
Thomas was elected a trustee
OF the national organization.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-05-24
De Dominicis
In Accident

Baitimore-Ulisse De Dominicis.
President Of the Stated. c. Coun-
Gil. Is recovering nicely from an
auto accident in which he sus-
tanned a fractured rib and severe
bruises.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10
DETROIT is CHAMPION
PLEDGE REPRINTED

The Detroit Times jalopy pledge
is reprinted in this issue 10 enable
Detroiters TO get more old cars,
all OF which have high-grade scrap
content, rolling TO war.
More salvage money for the
USO, where proceeds of your old
car also will be sent if you so
specify. came today from the Mid
west Radio Company 1898 Wood
ward avenue, which sent five USE
less old retrigeratorS and other
accumulated scrap TO the war pile
through the Times Jalopy roundup
desk.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10

Round dup
Unabated
BY RAY HARRINGTON

OutState cities are continuing
the collection of old automobiles
for scrap despite the winter
weather, as is being done in De-
troit by the Times jalopy roundup.
Originally scheduled to run two
weeks before Christmas, the Mich
igan roundup to date has pro-
duced 1900 jalopieS, Kenneth M.
Burns. salvage chairman for Mich
igan council of defense, reported
today.
DETROIT is CHAMPION
or these, 1926, or more than
two-thirds of the states total,
have been rounded up in greater
Detroit, giving this city the ma
tonal old car salvage champion
ship and the Times the distinction
of getting more jalopieS into the
scrap than any other newspaper.
"The jalopy roundup is being
continued through February and
possibly longer in some commu-
mites, notably Detroit" Burns
said. Response has been excel
lent here and throughout the
state despite.--the-4-severe-
weather"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10
Income Tax Answers:
Income Tax Answers: "
Giles Kdvdndgh
Calls Summer
Homes Taxable

Summer homes and vacation,
may be a thing Of the paSt--at
least for the duration-but putting
money into such 'luNurieS' still is
considered an expenditure of q
personal - and non deductible -
nature
The problem is raised by Mrs
W. /. of Hamiramck. who writes
10 The Detroit Times Income Tan
Editor for help and counsel
through Giles kavanagh, collector
Of internal revenue, AS follows:
MY husband averages $50 n
week and i'm the last year we
have put our money into n
newly-erected lake cOttage-pur-
chased the previous summer.
BUY MORE LUMBER
Each week we have bought
some additional lumber or win
dOwS. etc, for the place. May
we in some way deduct this on
our income tax return. Unciden-
tally, we have not been able 10
save anything }"
NO. This Is a personal eX-
pense, odd as IL may seem, and
is not deductible."
Other questions and answers
today;
give years ago I lost the
sight Of one eye. / did not receive
any money until the end of 1912,
and II Was St 800 in a lump sum.
VIII / have to pay income tax on
this money!. II.
A-No. A cunts received
from an accident insurance pol
Icy assuming IL was such a
policy you referred to-, are not
taxable income.
Q-I have A daughter OF 81 who
is IN school. and earning no money
at the present time. / am her chief
support. Would she be an exemp-
ton from my income tax?-G. X.
A-No. As she has attained
the age OF 18 years, no exemp-
tlOn may ne Claimed.
MARRIED COUPLE
Q-Does a married couple who
earned over $1,000 pay tax on
their gross income OR do they de-
duct the $1,000 from their gross
income and pay their taxes on the
balance Mrs. w. w. Jr.
A. You are correct I'm the first
instance. Income tax Is com
puted on gross income when
using Form I040-A.
GLOW much exemption can be
claimed for a child born Aug. q,
1912 Mrs. NJ. +.
A-$l18.67 for four months.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10
School Board Ups Paw

The Detroit board OF education
voted salary and wage increases
Tor lunchroom employees in the De-
roit public school system, effec-
tive February IS Hourly rate
employees were Increased 10 cents
an hNlr
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10

month will be postponed until
March. Air raid warden instruc.
ton begins Monday. March g.
first aid Wednesday, March II
and building protection April 20
all at Northern High School.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10
What S on the Air

This program has been
given The Detroit Times BY
the stations herein listed.
~ the presentations "a
scheduled are noe on the
air. the fault lies with the
stations and not The De-
iroit Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10
Hero Medal TO Defroiter

1t. John A. Wilson of 2230
Hurlbut avenue was awarded the
soldiers medal for valor, accord
ing TO word from military Off
Gals in Balboa, Canal Zone. The
award was i'm recognition of his
rescuing a pilot trapped in a burn
ing plane in British Guiana.
q
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10

gram now un6sf way on a nation.
wide scope.
Similar classes soon will be
graduated in other localities
throughout Michigan. They are
under the direction of Mrs. Mar
.garet Blaney.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-10
Seabees in Ireland

LONDONDERRY, Northern
Ireland. Feb 10 INS).-Several
hundred men az an American navy
cons friction battalion have arrived
in Londonderry 20 work as skilled
technicianS. 10 was revealed today.