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The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11
HighIights on the WACs
WITH REGRETS
By (WAC) HUGHES

We mention the fire which caused
a great loss down in WACville last
Saturday morning. The WACs were
just sticking their chests out. be-
cause OF our new supply of clothing
had just arrived, making it about
the first time we have had a COM
plete stock from which to salvage
garments. Our supply sergeant,
Cpl. NANCY ELLISON, was out by
accident, and aren't we all glad?
1t ANNIE L. BROWN. who is
now in the Lone Star State" on
leave, was the "mircale" lady when
everything in her section Of the of
ficers' quarters was burned but her
clothing Its. Mercedes Jordan
and Edna Cunningham could stand
a collection, and l "ain't" kidding.
There's always a comical side to
everything, and you can believe it or
not
A WAC. who was at work, learned
of the fire, and Immediately got
permission to go to the area. When
she got there she rushed excitedly
and eXhaustedly into the office of
the first sergeant and asked, DID
MY WEEKEND PASS GET BURN
ED UP?"
USO DINNER
The occasion marked the Third
Anniversary OF USO, national cele-
bration I'm sure there could not
have been a dinner held elsewhere
with more fornality, comments of
worthy note. or a dinner more de-
licious and delightfully."- refreshing,
ladies with poise posts celebrities
and rank. Congratulations to the
very efficient staff on behalf of
WACyille came from 1t. VIOLET
ASKINS. Its. Edna Cunningham
and Mercedes Jordan were also
therer. By the way, WACs, DR..
GloSter of the USO is asking that
more Of us visit the 'SWank" USO.
AFTER HOURS AROUND ABOUT
WACVILLE
Evidently the WACs must be in
the barracks knitting, sewing, or
maybe cleaning a tie i. or the Day.
room wouldn't be so empty of
nights. could mention several
SCUers who are holding tight to
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11

Lit. Cherry's civilian background
III the nursing profession has been
an outstanding and extensive one.
"A graduate of the David Anderson
High School at Lisbon, Ohio, she
later attended the University of
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa, gradu-
ated from the Medical College OF
Virginia, st. Phillips School of
Nursing, Richmond, Va, received
postgraduate certificates from the
Burrel Memorial hospital, Roanoke
Va, in 1886. She also attended Du-
quesne university, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Prior to entering the Army Nurses
Corps, 1t. Cherry was on duty with
the Public Health Nursing Assn, of
Pittsburgh, Pa: as staff nurse, and
later was head nurse at the Sea
View hospital, Staten Island, NY,
AT the time of her enlistment, 1t.
Cherry was on duty with the Bur
eau Of Infectious Diseases of the
City Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
She is registered with the State
OF New York, Pennsylvania and Viz
einia. Holds membership in the fol-
lowing organizations American Red
Cross, N. Y. State Nursing Assn.
Nat. Assn. of Colored Graduate
Nurses, and the Nat. Orgn. Public
Health Nurses. 1t. Cherry has two
rather academic hobbies = Ro-
nance Languages and Music. She
Is an accomplished pianist.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11
18th Lucille Hill Feted
On Birthday by Bks. 1866

10th Lucille Hill Philadelphia,
Pa, was honored on her birthday,
February z, with a party given in
and by the WACS who occupy Bar
racks 1866.
She was awakened that morning
TO find huge birthday cake by her
bed with the WACs singing Happy
Birthday to You"
CPL Hill is secretary and file
clerk at the Training film library
as well as a licensed projectionist.
She runs off the training films
shown to the WACs during their
weekly classes. In civilian life she
operated business of her own, and
was head of the air wardens iii her.
zone.
7 9Th Minnie Pearl Lackey. of the
Cooks and Bakers Platoon, cele-
brated her birthday last week, and
was the recipient of many honors.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11
Maps-European Theater

New York.-First of two large and
detailed war maps of Europe will be
printed in rich rotogravure as a
feature OF the Feb. 10 issue of
YANK. Showing thousands of towns
and rivers that may soon become
key points in the all-out attack on
Hitler's fortress, these maps will be
invaluable for amusement as we'll as
for serious study. They were pre-
pared exclusively for YANK and it's
CT readers by the National Geo
graphic Society The Feb. l8 issue
of the Army Weekly goes on sale at
the PIX Friday, Feb IL.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11
In s. Around Service Club No. |

The hoSresses nave been in the
regular groove since the Division
left. Thanks for the regular attend
ance. 1t will keep us from being
lonesome until new fellows arrive
Tankers, Special Units Nos. and
2, Quartermaster and new cadres
are quite regular. What can we do
to attract SOU?
Sgt. Griffin will continue the
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11

Monday night movies.
Tuesday night dance surprised
many with the large number of la
dies. You need not ask if dances
will continue. Your attendance will
automatically keep Tuesday and
Friday nights jumping.
Pokena was played in place of
bingo Thursday night, Mrs. Vivian
Lowery was high point player.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11
FTER HOURS AROUND ABOUT
WACVILLE

Good eats will continue Watch
for the specials on our calendar:
Friday, Feb. II, American Pioneers
celebration; Saturday, Feb. IL, Lin
coins Birthday Party; Sunday, Feb.
13, general entertainment; Monday,
Feb. IA, Valentine party; Tuesday,
Feb. Is, movie; Wednesday, Feb. 16,
Whist tournament; and Thursday,
Feb. II, Bingo.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11
lst 1t. Josephine A. Cherry
Has Had a Great Variety
Of Nursing Experiences

1st 1t. Josephine A. Cherry is
probably the dean of colored mem
bers of the Army Nurses Corps in
point of service, having enlisted in
the service on April "a, l941. She
was among the first colored nursa as
to be assigned to Camp Livingston
La, Station Hospital as well as be-
ing among the first group of coll
ored nurses to be assigned to the
Station Hospital here at Fort Hua-
chuca.
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11

My gal Is a woman of determine
ton. She says she'll maintain =
good front-or btlstl
The Apache sentinel., 1944-02-11

Pvt Georgia L. Singleton
Service Department
Capt David a. Lane % Relief
time answering
travel Pvt Singleton who is accomplished pianist has played
with such Orchestras the Dixie Dukes
"Star Light Rambe" She
Bluff Castle Va. Hendersons
Business S.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
Civilian Defense to
Continue Six Months

Plans for continuation OF state
civilian defense organizations were
perfected Wednesday at meeting
in East Lansing attended by Paul
Ungrodt. Ypsilanti coordinator; l..
p. Cushman. assistant coordinator;
Mayor r. X. Bower, Chief OF Police
Dan F. L. Patch and George C..
Handy. state deputy chief air raid
warden.
II was decided that the OCD would
be continued at full strength in
priority cities such as defense areas
for the next six. months. The pro-
gram will be slightly modified for
other cities OF over 5000 population
and for rural areas.
Il am willing to risk ridicule."
Capt Donald S. Leonard. state de-
Tense commander who presided at
the meeting, said. with the state
ment that ! believe the danger OF
enemy bombing Is as great or great
er in Michigan than 1t ever has
been. Germany is equipped to bomb
Michigan soil and may do so for
the propaganda value at home and
the disruption OF American produc-
tion."
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
Export, Import Business to
be Under Private Enterprise

at took the government two
years to get lend-lease functioning
efficiently and in high gear" he
said. 1T stands to reason that
you can't dismantle this gigantic
operation overnight.
When the war ends there will
be many lend-lease problems still
to be solved-situations that will
need to be readjusted. and this
will take time How much time.
no one knows. But one thing is
certain, the government will get
cut Of the picture as quickly as II
can do so.
The change over must be done
intelllgently. II would be chaotic
to open wide the flood gates
precipitately.'
Crowley emphasized that FEA
was anxious to preserve and ex-
pand American markets abroad.
We are doing all we can to
ease export regulations as they
apply 10 South American countries
and are continually studying the
many controls 10 see where they
can be simpllfied in the interest
of our industry" he declared.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
Truman May Reveal War Profits

Washington, Jan. GINS The
Senate Truman Committee will
bare the names and profits of the
100 biggest war contractors in the
forthcoming Senate=tight over reVi-
sion of the war contracts renegotia-
ton law.
1--WE have the figures on the 100
biggest contractors" Sen. Truman
Cd Mo-, committee chairman, said
today. I'VE will not only give
their names, but we will give their
profits"
Truman joined a minority of the
Senate Finance Committee in bat
tie against the most important
changes proposed in the committee
revision of the House-approved tax
bill.
With the Senate slated to debate
the tax bill next week, it appeared
possible that efforts may be made
to reach a compromise in the rene
gotiation fight.
Sem George (D) Ga, chairman
of the Finance Committee, confer
red with spokesman for the War
and Navy Depaf tments and the
Maritime Commission on effects Of
the proposed changes.
George declined to discuss the
nature of the talks. He had an
nounced his intention of seeking
views of the war agencies on the
effect of the renegotiation changes
on administration of war contracts.
This is no time to be creating
new war millionaires, and we are
afraid that is what would happen
under the proposed changes" said
Truman.
1--WE will show in our review of
war profits that some of the COM
panies that are complaining the
down profits are among those max
ing the most out OF the war
THE proposed changes would
cost the Treasury billions both in
refunds and in future war costs"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
Outlook For
Railroad Men
Seems Bright

Washington. Jan. 6-UP-Lead.
ers OF Is railway unions turned
back to their tangled wage dispute
today with the outlook appearing
brighter for a settlement.
More than 200 representatives OF
three operating unions--the Fire
men and Enginemen. the Conduc-
tors and the Switchmen-assem-
bled here 10 review recent devel-
opments In which their refusal to
accept presidential arbitration
brought government seizure OF the
railways TO avert a strike.
The chiefs OF Is incorporating
union scheduled session later
today to discuss President Roose-
yelt's latest move. the reconvening
OF the Emergency Board which
awarded the LOO, 900 incorporating
employees a sliding scale OF increas-
es ranging from four to 10 cents.
The board was instructed TO con.
slider the unions additional claims
for overtime. which were not an
issue In the original case and were
injected as a result OF conference
with Mr.. Roosevelt last spring.
Leaders OF the incorporating
group. appeared uncertain whether
the Presidents order to reconvene
the Emergency Board accepted
their position that the 1914 cent In
creases no longer were In dispute.
The unions originally rejected
those increases but withdrew OBJ
jections when they offered TO sub
NIT the overtime issue alone to the
President for arbitration. Mr.
Roosevelt's arbitration propose
collapsed because the unions would
not accept a management argument
that the sliding scale OF increases
should be reviewed II the overtime
question we're arbitrated.
Union offic ais contended that the
increases already granted-based
\ on elimination of subs.Andard rates
and preservation OF wage differen'
tials-should not be affected by any
move to place railway employees on
basis equivalent with those 10
other industries. The wage-hour
law, requiring payment OF overtime
rates after 40 hours. exempted rail
way workers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06

Washington. Jan. Sup The
government will turn the multi.
billion dollar import-eXport bust
ness back to private enterprise as
soon after the end OF the war as
conditions permit. Federal Econom-
ic Administrator Leo. T. Crowley
said today.
Meantime, he said in an exclu-
siye interview with the United
Press. export controls will be re-
Taxed as rapidly and TO the ex-
tent made possible by improve
ment IN the materials and ship
ping situations.
We do not want to exercise
controls or domination over the
export-import business one nom.
ent longer than is necessary for
the successful prosecution OF the
war" he said. We feel that this
is a field for private enterprise
and not one OF government opera
ton in peacetime"
Crowley. however. cautioned the
industry against false hopes that
II can resume normal operations
within weeks or even months fol-
lowing the end Of hostilities.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
Food
Story Denied

Washington. Jan. GINS The
War Food Administration in effect
denied charges today that the gov
eminent is boarding" food and
allowing large quantities to spoil
in storage.
In a three.page statement on food
stocks, answering criticism leveled
at the agency by an Office OF De-
Tense Transportation spokesman,
WA said.
Since the beginning OF the lend
lease program in March. 1871, TO
Dec. /. 1913. WA losses due to
spolage amounted to two one hun
dredths -t1-50) of one per cent Of
total purchases, equivalent to a
loss OF less than 81 on every $1,000
OF purchases
Meantime, congressional dlscon-
tent over handling of the food pro-
gram broke forth I'm an assertion
from Sen. Wherry tR) Neb. that
he may ask for an investigation by
Congress when 1t conyenes.
The VIA report explained that
inspectors make frequent checks
and review the entire food stock
position at least every 10 days.
or the three major categories OF
food held in commercial storage.
the largest Is privately owned and
destined for civilian distribution,
the agency said
1.-The second category consists OF
stocks owned by the military
forces for which detailed data are
not made public for security rea-
sons" WA declared.
(Ofice OF Censorship said how
ever. that use of information con
corning military food stocks held
in this country is not specifically
prohibited under the wartime cen
sOrship code.)
The third group includes stocks
In the hands of the Food Distribu-
ton Administration for emergency
use by the military forces for
shipment to the United. Kingdom,
SEQ FOOD-paha q
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
.Engle Warns
Against Japs

Washington. Jan. 6-UP-Rep.
Clair Engle. D., Calf, warned to-
day that the United States must
never permit Japanese immigration
after the var.
The 10000 japanese and Jap
anese-Americans now in this coun-
try provide a problem without So
luton" said Engle, whose district
contains two Japanese relocation
camps that have been the scene OF
rioting-Tule Lake and Manzanar.
He said the problem was com
plicated because the japanese do
not assimilate,' but remain Japan
csc.
They do not become Americans
in fact by their mode OF life they
become a threat 10 American stand
ards" he said.
Though a frequent and sharp
critic OF the War Relocation An.
thority. which was set up TO fscili-
tate movement Of Japanese-Amer.
leans out OF the West Coast area.
Engle conceded that probably the
WRA policy Of spreading them
around the country IL the best way
available 10 handle our Japanese. d"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
American Products
Will be Identified

Washington, Jan. Cup Presi
dent Roosevelt disclosed today that
extensive steps were being taken
to identify American products sent
overseas. For example. he said in
his lend-lease report TO Congress.
green tea shipped to North Africa
goes In cartons with special Amer
lean labels designed by the Office
Of War Information. Cotton cloth Is
identified by dropping flag-decorat-
ed insert slips every 10 yards as the
cloth Is wound on bolts. Second
hand clothing Is identified by plac-
ing labels in the pockets or by hook
ing special tags to the buttons.
American trucks carry the names
OF their American manufacturers
Foodstuffs generally carry Amer
lean brand names on the containers.
The American place OF manufacture
is cast into machine tools.
On labels. the American flag. the
American eagle and the Statue OF
Liberty are used as prominent
markings.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
h. S. Frowns
on Argentina

Washington, Jan. GINS The
United States and other Allied
American governments are under
stood today to have considered the
possibility of severing diplomatic
relations with Argentina.
No decision has been reached as
yet tc sesort to such drastic ac-
ton, and there Is some doubt in
diplomatic circles In Washington
as to whether the Pan-American
nations will go SO far.
However the fact that the pos
sibility Of such q move has been
discussed in considered evidence Of
the grave crisis which is develop
ing in relations between Argentina
and tht other Pan-American repub-
lies.
This crisis has been brought to a
head by Argentina's recognition of
the Bolivian military government.
The Argentine military regime is
suspected of having inspired the re-
cent revolt in Bolivia. Some of the
neighboring American republics
are fearful that plot exists to
encourage the establishment of
similar military dictatorsips In
Uruguay. Chile and Peru.
The United States, Brazilian.
Chilean and other Allied American
governments are now seeking to as
certain whether such a plot actual
ly exists. II evidence is found link
ing the Argentine government to
such a plot, there is believed to be
a possibility that the United States
and several other American repub.
lies may break relations with the
Buenos Aires regime.
The State Department at present
Is reluctant to resort to such a
move because of the friendship
which ii feels the Argentine peO-
pie have toward this country and
the Allied cause. However, strong
sentiment prevails in some other
agencies OF the government for
drastic action against the Argen-
tine government.
Meanwhile. Great Britain has
been brought into the scope Of
this governments consultations
concerning the Argentine situa-
ton. Secretary Of State Cordell
Hull has discussed the matter with
British Ambassador Lord Halifax.
British cooperation void be neces-
sary II the Pan-Arnericsn nations
should resort to economic sane
tions against Argentine, since Bri-
tain purchases large quantities OF
that nations beef.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
Alaskan Oil
to be Needed

Washington. Jan. Gins Dele
gate Anthony ]. Dimond (D) Alas
ka, charged today that final success
in the war against Japan is imper-
lied by failure to develop potential
ly huge American oil resources in
Alaska.
Dimond said The development is
needed because the Senate Truman
Committee. in the next two or three
days. will issue a blistering report
recommending abandonment of the
100 million dollar Canol oil project
in Canada.
Canol is a joint Canadian-Amer-
lean development at Norman Wells,
not far from the Alaskan border 1t
was ordered by 1t. Gen. Brehon
Somervell. chief of Army supply
forces, after Pearl Harbor.
Although 1t has not yet functioned
and has cost 100 million dollars,
another 30 million or more Will be
needed to complete IL. As resuh.
Umond said, he has learned that
the Truman committee will reject
the whole program.
alaskan oil resources have been
sadly neglected for years" he said.
Long ago, the Navy set aside 30
900 square miles as reserve in an
area where oil virtually seeps from
the ground.
Several engineers have since
made reports on the pool. They all
have come back saying 1t looks
good. but no one does anything
about 1t and the money is utterly
wasted. We should get this reserve
ready as quickly as possible for use
in the war with Japan"
Dimond pointed out that the Alas
kan oil is only 100 to 200 miles from
the Washington-Tokyo air route-a
path which American planes would
have TO follow In the final phases
OF war with Japan.
II do not know. of course. that
Russia Is going to clash with Jap
an" he said. but II you look at the
map you will see that part OF Rus.
STA lies close to the route an Amer.
lean attack on Japan would follow.
IF the Japanese rush north into
Russian territory to repel or to
make an attack. Alaskan oil would
be needed to save the situation"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
University OF Life
Chairmen Selected

Ypsilanti Ministerial Association
has selected committee chairmen
for the University OF Life program
to be given Feb. 20 to March % in
the Methodist Church.
Rev. Gordon Speer will be chair
man OF curriculum and will be aid
ed by representative from youth
groups in the participating church
es. Rev. William Shaw will be
chairman OF the chapel; Rev. War.
rem Jackson Of films and publicity:
Rev. Walter Heyler Of the house:
Glen Touse OF registration; and
Rev. Raymon Balr OF faculty. Town.
send Clark is TO be treasurer and
Rev II. Simmons will have charge
OF reception and ushers.
Evening schedule each Sunday Of
the series will be lunch al s O'Clock
chapel at $40; class at 7:25 and
motion pictures, Sis.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-06
Lend Lease Funds Now Total
Well Over Eighteen Billions

penditures now total more than
$1S,60S,553.000, declared today that
the major offensives agreed upon
at Cairo and Tehran would speed
the day OF victory" and the ''un-
conditional surrender OF the Nazis
and Japanese.
In a lengthy report that contain
ed the first detailed disclosure OF
war aid to Russia as well as OBJ
vious answers to congressional
critics of lend-lease, Mr.. Roose-
welt emphasized again that the pro-
gram would save American lives
and be an important factor in
shortening the war.
The report, Mr.. Roosevelt's 18th
on lend-ieass. was transmitted to
the secretary Of the Senate and
clerk OF the House for formal pres
entation after Congress recon
venes next Monday.
The coming year will be
year OF decisive actions in the
war" the President said in a let
ter OF transmittal "By combining
their strength, the United Nations
have increased the power of the
common drive to defeat the ANS.
We have already beaten back our
enemies on every front on which
we are engaged.
AT Tehran and Cairo, plans
were agreed upon for major of
fensives. which will speed the day
of victory. With the closer unity
there achieved. we shall be able
to strike ever-increasing blows un-
III the unconditional surrender Of
the Nazis and the Japanese
Pointings out that the cost of
lend-lease from its start on March
II. 1871. through November OF 1943
amounted to 1875 per cent OF all
United States war expenditures
for that period, the President said
the cost OF the war 10 US, and to
our Allies. is high in any terms"
The more fully we can now mo
Billie our manpower, our supplies.
and our other resources for the de
cisive tasks ahead" he said, the
earlier will victory be ours and
the lower the final cost-in lives
and material wealth.
THE United Nations enter the
new year stronger and more firm
ly united than ever before Ger
many and Japan will both soon
learn that to their sorrow"