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Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11
Cut Cattle Price,
Food Gar Davis
Tells Farmers
Acts 10 Hold Meat
at Current Levels;
May Seize All Corn

WASHINGTON, April 10 GNS)
Insisting that retail meat prices
must he held at current levels
Food Administrators Davis today
warned farmers that they must
reduce livestock price and threat
ened 10 seize all commercial corr
stocks.
Davis said that ceilings woulC
be fixed on livestock unless alter
natives bring downward adjust
mont in excessive costs" in rea
Sonable time.
His warning that corn stOck'
may be rcquiSitioned by the gov
crnment was made because corn
needed for livestock and poultr,
feed. is not moving 10 the opening
market because Of price reStric
tionS fixed by the government.
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11
down 1sTANKER-PLANES

1t was the second time this week
the Americans had tangled with
such a huge force Of enemy trans
port planes. presumably flying deS-
perately needed supplies 10 Field
Marshal Erwin RommelS Tunisian
armies
On Monday in the same general
area. the LightninGS also bagged
lS big hnkerS transports, most oi
which were believed carrying fueI
for RommerS tanks and shot down
l3 of their escort planes.
Today'S bag included, besides the
transports. eight Italian Mach
200 fighter planes and German
Focke-Wulf 1870 fighter, making 4
total of 5S enemy planes destroyed
in the two battles.
/ Returning pilots said many o
the Junkers exploded when they
struck the water, indicating that
like those bagged on Monday, they
we're trying IN bring in gasoline 4
keep RommerS planes and armoreC
units in action.
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11

planes -----------
Three Of the Axis planes were
shot down by. 1t. Lee l. Wiseman
of Grand Rapids. Mich.
The latest success ran 10 36 the
total planes shot down IN the past
"a hours by Allied flierS, - Of
them by Americans.
The American "SpitS' encoun-
tered a formation OF is Stukas
over the TuniSian battle area and
prepared 10 attack Immediately
10 Germans took 10 parachute
before a shot was fired and soon
after the scrap began, two more
jumped.
Eight Of nine enemy planes de-
stroyed Friday were JunkerS dive
bomberS, the crews Of some Of
which showed no desire 10 meet
the hail of American lead that was
about IN be directed against them.
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11
DIVE BoMBERS FALL

High scorer of the encounter
was 1t. Walter !. Rivers. Paducah,
Ky. who fell short by one plane
Of becoming an ace in only few
minutes. He shot down four
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11
TheWar'
TODAY
jap Defense
Problem Keeps
Siberia Safe
Nv REAR ADMIRAL CLARK "
WOODWARD, L. :. NAVY

copyrEht 'a41. International Ns1, stryIe
; WASHINGTON. Apr1l 10
spnce more Germany IS reported
: 10 have been attempting 10 per-
suade Japan 10 give more active
.support by attacking Siberia.
- II is particularly desirable
from The Nayi standpoint 10
have strong pressure on INC
fnsrltiUC provinces.
=. This might force Russia 70
sdlvert some 0t her strength east
&srd and thereby free German
yiiviSion> 10 tho westward 10
-rneet the possibility Of An Allied
.Recnnd front
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11

Today's big news from the battle
fields of Tunsa, where Montgomerys
British Eighth occupied Marshal Rom
mels vital supply base at Sfax -Qarge
arrow; other British forces captured
the railroad town Of Mahares, while Pat
tons American Corps, aided by French
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11
SPLIT I. :. FORCES

/. Al 'hc same time = major
-offenSlve launched by Japan
sAgainSt Siberia might influence
the United States 10 divert some
OF her forces 10 that 1heater
Which otherwise would be sent
sste Europe.
- Not only would Germany thus
he helped in her immediate
hanger. but more particularly
Japan would better her position
in case Germany should he
Knocked out. as Russia then
would combine with the Allies
in attacking Japan.
: Apparently. however. Japan
will not he stampeded just 10
help Germany. The Nlpponese
var lords know what they are
fghting for. and presumably
Will not take any action which
would tend TO weaken their
position.
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11
REGIONAL INCREASES

Came these developments:
1.-The OPA announced that
L temporary regional increases
in wholesale meat-price ceilings
will be authorized TO encourage
shipments into critical shortage
areas.
O-OPA sources indicated that
- new dollars and cents CELL
ings on fresh vegetables, which
must be issued within two weeks.
probably will roll back Sky-high
prices on such smaller crops as
asparagus, radishes and cucum-
herS.
"a delegation of rank and
- file farmers pledged OPA
support in keeping farm prices
stable.
IA roll rack in poultry price
II ceilings is doubtful at pres.
ent, OPA sources indicated. In-
stead of a roll back, subsidy
may be necessary.
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11
strrtf-t.tSES- S-THIS

A. present the Japanese are
stretched dangerously thin over
an occupied area that stretches
more than 4,30O miles from the
northern Manchurian border 10
Java. and some 4.500 miles from
western Burma 10 the Solomon
Islands
Hence. any obligation 10 open
up another front-particularly
In view of her already reduced
sea and Air power and shipping
probably would not
he considered just now when
/. every effort is being made 10
exploit The territory she has
conquered before the Allies be-
gin their Tokio-bound offensive.
Premier Toio recently has
visited both the Nanking and
-Manchurian puppet govern
.mentS. while simultaneously
: visits were made by a Japanese
[: military mission 10 Rome and
. Berlin.
4. ACT IN NERVE WAR
While the nature of these
visits has not been divulged, it
may be assumed that the Japa-
nese are endeavoring 10 stir
sAllied suspicious Of an imminent
Siberian attack as a part Of the
;war OF nerves.
(: Japan has a large army con-
centrated on the Siberian bor-
der but IL is believed that this
force is being maintained only
for security purposes. and that
iunless or until Hitler defeats the
.Red army. ii will make no often
.SiVe move.
/. This is borne out by her re-
scent renewal OF fishing rights
! from RUSSIA and the further
.fact that Japan. for some
.monthS, has permitted American
., ]ease-l Q n d shipments for use
,against her Axis partner 10 move
sfreely in Russian ships across
.the Pacific into Siberia. despite
.Cerman protests.
Should the Russians be de-
7 tfcated, however. undoubtedly the
sJapanese Immediately woul d
cross the Siberian frontier IN
seize the maritime provinces and
the Ksmchatka Peninsula. in ac-
cordance with their determined
policy of enlarging their greater
East Asia Co-proSperlty sphere.
THE opinions expressed and ne 49,
fferttnnF mHde herein are my 0Wn anc
sars not 10 be construed A. ofhCsl ~
.rehectinC N anv way the views ~ 'n'
navy department o. the naval service
.at large
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11
CALLS FOR REFORM

Charging the OPA with "fa.
gfantly violating its congressional
mandate. the Patman small busi'
ness committee. in A report 10 The
House. meantime. called for i'm
mediate reform of price and quota
fixing in the meat industry Il
relieve small packers.
The report asks:
L a fair and equitable mar
Gin Cof profit for slaughterers,
packers. professors and retail
and wholesale distributors"
2-RemovP the "slaughtering
quotas in order 10 prevent. or AT
least diminish. the chances Of
black markets"
Detroit evening times., 1943-04-11

tTh. opinions expressed and ne as
'fsrttnne mace herein are my oVn and
srs not 10 be construed A. ofnCisl ~
rsnectng IN any way the views ~ me
navy department oT the naval service
at large
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
Tigers May Train Indoors at u. VI. or State


belonged on the big time Sunday
when he set up the last two
goals in the Blueshirts' 81
victory over Toronto. Against
Boston Tuesday he scored the
opening goal as New York won,
5 TO 3.
II was this New York victory
that has made ii possible for
Detroit 10 tie for the lead with
victories in its two road games.
On their road record, an even
break is about the best the
Wings could expect. But they've
won three Of their last four
games, they're still unconvinced
of the Rangers class and they
believe Boston is slipping.
In Detroit's last game at New
York the Rangers were fortu-
nate to get a A tie in the
closing seconds against injured
goalie Johnny Mowers. Detroit
was credited with outplaying
Boston most of the way while
beaten 80 in the last invasion
of Boston Gardens.
"This is the time to do a little
upsetting ourselves" said Capt.
Sid Abel when the team left for
New York last night.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
By LEWIS II. WALTER

Grabbing for the jackpot han
die. which would enable them
10 return home tied for the
National Hockey League lead,
tho Detroit Red Wings are IN
New York today for the start
Of their most strenuous test Of
the Season--three games IN four
days.
With Don Crosse still waving
his stick IN caSt-bound hand
and his teammates rested and
ready. Detroit will try TO halt
the surprising Rangers winning
streak al three games tonight.
They'll move up 10 Boston 10
try and extend the Bruins three
game losing streak tomorrow
night. Then ii will be back to
Detroit with the Bruins for
battle al Olympia Sunday,
This Ranger game suddenly
has taken on great Importance.
Here is the club that has
changed the whole league pic
ture IN a week by bobbing up
from last place TO cut down the
three leading teams, Detroit,
Toronto and Boston, in turn.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
Trio Would Serve Without PAY

The Higgins plan provides for commission OF three men
who would without payoustanding men in the conn
uny interested horses and the control OF
racing Higgins would have stewardalarge and secre
tary They would be active futime racing men who would
be the commissions only paid employees
doesn't propose that should be
ranged fit the but setup old new that would
leave Bill Downg of the racing picture, would be mis-
take believe Presumng, of that Bowling would
remain commission capacity OF course, Bowling
isn't politician may be contrary to the orthodox run
ming what the poos call key jobs
aymen. Key jobs rule for the politicians
the jobs for the workngmen.
There's some eyebrow raising proposal that the
Detroit Racing given lease calling for
additional 10 top of 1t has now which has
FIVE years There should be. BY the way
who Detroit Racing Association? Is the Fair
part closed corporation does the state permit
open bidding the Of the track?
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
Youth, IL.
Rolls 7OI
HIM Match

When Marathons tailed 3059
in the Rainbow $50 Classic, one
of the chief reasons was Adolph
Stefani. II years old, who carried
in 701 from 235-255-211, A cousin
of Andy Stefani, the Rainbow boss,
Adolph has been bowling two
years. Tony Caruso was runner
up on 636.
Angelo Della of Oldbru had 668,
AL Valella of Rainbow 800 (237-
257-196). John Semen. Southeast
ern. 651: Tony Maisano. Oldbru.
617; Harp Stefani, Oldbru Two,
CIT: Chet Slicey, Wilson, 629.
The league membership in
cludeS Leonard Liherda, Everett
Wenz, Dan Shields, Joe Green,
Steve Kent, Art Klein, Fred Mil
Ter. Walter Bahorski, William Nc
Carthy. Joe Locke, Charlie Wis.,
CONT, Louis Nizza. Lou Williams,
Carl Carlson, Frank French and
Phil ToCco.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
How ms Expert
Picks Teams
In Bowl Games
BY LAWTON CARVER
News Service sports Writer


NEW YORK, Dec. 81 GNS).-
In half dozen Stadiums tomorrow
afternoon football teams will
tangle up with each other in the
first football games of 1943, which
will be presented as sort Of hang
overs of the 1912 season. These
are the post-season bowl games
starting with the Tournament OF
Roses tuSsle at Pasadena, Cal, and
lending up somewhere else. III
doesn't matter where.
The teams participating in these
games will grab of approximately
a half million dollars without any
of il being kicked back 10 service
funds. Or very little anyhow. II
develops that the least important
'of the bowl games, the one at IL
.PaSo between Hardin Simmons
and a service eleven, will be for
the service funds.
The rest will be strictly for the
teams and the promoters, barring
the tickets passed out among
service men.
But what I started out 10 do,
hope, was TO pick the probable
winners with customary infalli-
bility.
Let us take them one by one:
L. {. l.. A. will beat Georgia
In the Rose Bowl.
Tulsa will beat Tennessee in
the Sugar Bowl.
Boston College Will beat Ala
bama in the Orange Bowl.
Georgia Tech will beat Texas
in the Cotton Bowl.
Hardin Simmons will beat the
Air Corps in the Dust Bowl.
The East viii beat the West
in the college all-star game.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01

The Indiana influence has been
felt everywhere basketball has
been played-and always with
favorable results.
Even staid Harvard has expert
enced the Hoosier influx and this
years cage team, which plays the
University of Detroit Saturday
night at Olympia, gives promise
of being one Of the best in the
schools history.
There are three Hoosiers on the
Crimson squad which swept
through its first FIVE games with
out a defeat. They are Mike
Fansler, a freshman from Logans-
port, who has won his way into
the starting lineup as a forward,
and two sophomores, Frank Blk
ler and Tom Keene, who played
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
Later Openings
Planned TO Aid
Outdoor Drills
No Official Word
From ZeIler on Plans
OF Detroit Team
BY LEO MACDoNELL

The possibility that the Tigers
may train indoors at Michigan
State in East Lansing, If not at
University of Michigan in Ann
Arbor, loomed today after an
nouncement that the big league
season openings probably will be
showed back a week or two.
The American League would
delay the start two weeks until
April u. The delay would pro-
vide warmer weather for outdoor
training. which would be coupled
with workouts planned for in
doors, il is pointed out.
In the meantime, no official
word has been forthcoming from
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01

exactly the same explanation
when his teams Of three and
four seasons ago were using
identical tactics.
While the Wings will continue
their gang attack with the vet
Grams sgd Howe, Don Crosse,
Sid Abel and Mud Bruneteau
knitting through at Franks. the
Rangers will again put faith
tonight in an aged rookie whose
play has been a surprising fac
tor in their recent successes.
NEW HERO
The Ranger find is Bob Kirk
patrick, the 27-year-old forward
from Film Flon, Sid Abers home
town. Kirkpatrick is the new
center on the Rangers big line
between Lynn Patrick and Bryan
Hextall. He has replaced Phil
Watson, who is out for three
weeks with a broken hand.
Kirkpatrick came up from the
New York Rovers amateur team
this fall. In 19 games as left
wing on the Rangers third line
he scored only two goals and
three assists. But he proved he
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
They Need individual Attention

Detroit elsewhere in the country, horse racing
oyed big 1912 Those interested in the sport
looking for year 1943. All of which
the sport attention of racing commission
hybrid body trying too much territory.
Boxing in Michigan has been in slump. But there are
the mitt sport back into the promi
enjoyed and elsewhere in the state the
will need all the thought and direction of boxing board not
trying unrelated sports such
ing and boxing.
Incidentally George Higgins state representative from
Ferndae rentroduce the Legislature his bill
racing commission, which passed
House. defeated in the Senate the egis
laure strong possibility that the Higgins proposal
through coming Lansing If there
question whether the seup could be
reconced with the combination racing and boxing board idea
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01

Idefeat in 20 professional bouts
when he clashes with LaMotta to-
morrow night at Olympia.
Breaking all precedent, the
|weigh-in has been scheduled foI
5 p. m. today In the Offices of box
ing commissioner John J. Hettche
The usual practice Of examining
the fighters on the day of the
fight was abandoned because il
falls on holiday.
"And IL doesn't make any diff
ference to us II LaMotta puts on
weight between the weigh-in
and the day OF the fight. 1t will
make him just that much
softer" Futch said yesterday as
Edgar wound up his training at
Brewster Community Center.
LaMotta weighed 162, the con.
'tracted weight at the conclusion
of his workout yesterday at the
Motor City Gym. He weighed ar
even 160 pounds when he fought
Edgar the first time.
This added weight Is just
what Jimmy needs" Futch re-
vealed.
Edgar has incentive enough "a
win this fight, the most important
OF his career, but he received
added inspiration yesterday when
he became the father OF a baby
girl. Dianne.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
The Two Sports Are Not Related

Joining sports field the writer does moi
the commissioners advisable The
two sportsracing and boxngare related One or the
perhaps would suffer from such change and the
saving would be negligible The administration must have
bigger which work in $200,000000 government
Topping off few medium salared employees to provide
which the governor believes
at least advisable wySg
done already Hartman could, perhaps get
information from his boss Secretary of State
Dgnan. We doubt Dgnan, great sports fan who
boxing racing would favor
the amagamation of the two commissions.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
HOOSier Influence
Three Players, Coach Give Harvard Cage Team
Which Plays Titans Here, an indiana Flavor

together at Park High School in
Indianapolis.
Even the coach does his share
in putting the Indiana finish on
the Harvard FIVE. He's Earl
Brown, former All-American end ir
football and captain of the Notre
Dame basketball team. This is
his second year as head basket
ball coach for the Crimson.
Last year, under his tutelage,
Harvard lost a 1882 verdict to
the u. OF d Titans.
The l.. Of D.-Harvard game,
which is part OF a double-header
that also features Wayne Univer-
sity and Washington State, con-
Icludes an intensive and extensive
week of competition for the tour.
ing Crimson squad. 1t will be the
fifth game in six days.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
THREE.MAN RACE BILL MAY BE PASSED

There's movement in the line of economies planned
by the new government Lansing combine the state
ing and boxing commissions.
While would still the sanction Of the legislature
the lawmakers by Governoreec Harry
F. Kelly the made headway that 1t has been
recommended governor by Gus T. Hartman former
budget and recently rapponted deputy secretary OF
state by Herman Dignan, the secretary OF state
Al the request of the governor-elect Hartman made STUDY
OF governmental affairs with of the planned economies
combining of the sports bodies was included IN
recommendations his chief Whether not Kelly will in
turn recommend proposal TO the legislature speculative
know the goyernoreect has not indicated his
plans.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
BY EDGAR HAYES

Heartily w. (known TO the trade
as Hunk Anderson, head coach OF
the Chicago Bears. is back in our
midst. From now until the start
Of another football season. Hunk
will be busy with his duties as a
manufacturer agent.
Hunk had a variety Of topics Ut
for discussion as he took a little
time from his duties 70 clean ur
his unfinished business.
Washington was never better
than the day they beat us. Give
n lot Of credit Ia Andy Farkas,
who did most OF their ground
gaining against us. We're not
making an alibi, but the bad
weather hampered us and we
had trouble with our timing"
What about the future of pro-
football?
Some OF the owners would
like 10 see an eight-team league,
no exhibition games and each
team play every other club
twice. Washington won the East
ern DIVISION tltle without having
90 play either the Bears or the
Packers. the two best clubs in
the Western division.
RAMS MAY DROP
with both OF its owners In
the. service, Cleveland is a doubt
full starter next fall. Any club
which decides not TO operate,
forfeits its franchise 20 the
league, which will hire a coach
and run the team. Philadelphia
Eagles asked for a ruling on sus-
pending for q year and were In
formed that was the regulation.
MANY Of the owners hope the
worst Of the war Will be over
before another season rolls
around and business can be con-.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
Semipros Drop
Regional Meets

WICHITA. Kan, Dec. 81 (UP)
The National Semipro> Baseball
Congress has discontinued regiona,
playoffs between state champions
Ray Dumont. president, announced
The move was made 10 reduce
mileage in accordance with OBJ
requests.
State champions, as result
will compete in the national
tournament. 10 be held in Wichita
August 1924. Dumont said
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01

.hhphkht DahAh PsNSaaNN '''"'
important, 80 he didn't try too
hard TO get there.
PROVE DIFFERENT
"After the Redskins beat the
Bears, Marshall told how his
coach, Ray Flaherty, was the
greatest since Rockne and he
could beat anybody. We just de-
cIded TO prove he couldn't and
we beat the Redskins In the All
Star game much worse than the
score indicated. We outgamed
them by 4 to l."
Now that the Bears have beer
what about the fameC
I formation?
"Just because we lost one out
of % games, l won't concede the
formation Is a flop. II has worked
pretty well for us and well give
u another whirl."
What about the future of tn,
Bears?
THAT Will have to walt.
Owner George Halas ls In the
navy and we must fnd out what
he wants TO do before we make
any plans. Like everybody else,
we will lose n lot Of men. It's
Just a case of waiting"
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
M WhipsF|ie
By B Points

ANN ARBOR, Dec. 31.--Michi-
gan made it two straight over the
Flyers of Selfridge Field last night
by coasting to an easy 56-33 uc-
tory. The Wolverines used IL play
ers and the scoring was evenly
distributed.
This was Michigan's fourth win
in as many starts. Their next game
is January 4 against Michigan
State at East Lansing.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01

with a display of turtle back"
hockey. The Rangers have con-
founded the observers who said
a week ago the four-team play
offs for the Stanley Cup could
start right away. Toronto, Bos-
ton, Detroit and Chicago were
in. New York and Montreal
were out.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01

his failure 10 appear for the All
Star game?
"Washington's owner. George
Preston Marshall, had that game
tagged set mp and so did many
of the Redskins. They likely
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01

tInued. But that certainly is
doubtful. Wen just have 10
wait and see what the situation
is in April, when the draft meet
ing IA held"
What about Sammy Baugh anC
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
SURPRISE LEAGUE

The New Workers, with new
dash and morale, have surprised
the league by switching TO a
blue line defensive style of play
in the middle of hockey's great
est free scoring season. They're
giving goalie Jimmy Franks
some long needed protection.
They 90 all out for early goals,
then go into their defensive
shell.
1t may not be the most ex-
citing hockey for the fans. but
il has beaten the best teams in
the league, and that's enough.
Were just using the right
method for the material at
hand" says Manager Lester
Patrick, in explanation. There
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
Complete Fight Card

Matt Powell. England VI. Kippy Dumas
Windsor rounds. if5 pounds John
saputa, Detroit. Va Windmer Londo De
Itroii ( rounds. l22 pounds Pete Mesds
Grand Rapids VS. Eddie Sargent owen
Sound rounds, 50 pounds Leroy Law
SON Detroit vs. Willie Muldun, Cleveland
Is rounds lsS pounds. Lew Woods, Detroit
VS. John Lawer. cleveland. : rounds. l5f
pounds. Jacob LsMotta, New YORK, "
Jimmy Edgar, Detroit, ~ rounds, lo-
pounds.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
Skating at Northwestern

Northwestern Field is the only
public rink available for ice
skaters. the Department of Recrea-
ton announced today.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-01
No NeuDs at State
special 20 THE DETROIT TIMES

EAST LANSING. Dec. ST.
The Tigers have made no tn
quirieS for use of the Michigan
State College field-house for In
door spring training, IL was re-
Vealed at the college today. -
II was said that the army has
first call on the building.
huge structure-32i feet by l. :
feet-State's feld-house woulR
be ideal for training.