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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
finland Seeks
to Negotiate

Washington, Mar. 1s-INS-Fin.
land was believed today to be try.
ing to avoid complete collapse in
the peace talks with Russia.
Diplomatic advices received in
Washington indicated Finland s
latest reply to the Soviet arms
tice terms was aimed at keeping the
talks going.
Strong diplomatic belief pre-.
vailed that the Finnish reply was
modified at the last moment as a
result Of the urgent appeals made
by President Roosevelt and King
Gustav OF Sweden.
While the Finnish reply is re-
ported to have said Finland could
not accept some OF the Soviet
terms In their present form, It -
not thought to have been an out
right rejection OF the Armistice Of
fer.
On the contrary. informed diplo-
matte sources in Washington said
the reply left the way open for
further discussions.
The big question. however. was
whether MOSCOW would be disposed
TO continue debating the terms with
the Finnish government unless
Finland agreed. in principle. at
least, to withdraw from the war
without further delay.
The Soviet government Is known
to have warned Finland that its re-
ply to the Armistice terms must be
made not later than today. Since
that reply Is not considered likely
to be full acceptance OF the Soviet
terms, there Is some fear in au-
thoritatlve Washington circles that
Russia might withdraw the offer
and insist henceforth on the uncon.
ditional' surrender OF Finland.
II the peace talks do collapse
and Finland falls to withdraw from
the war. there Is a strong POSSIBLE
ity that the American government
will break diplomatic relations
with the Finnish government on the
grounds that government is not a
free agent but a puppet OF Nazi
Germany.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
Rubber Still
Not Plentiful

Washington, Mar. 1S-INS Rub
Der Director Bradley Dewey de-
clared today that rubber shortages
will continue throughout 1914 de-
spite the fact that the nation now
Is making the synthetic article at
a greater rate than the consump-
ton of natural rubber by the Unit
ed States in any pre-war year.
In the fifth progress report to
Congress on the $50 million dol
lar synthetic rubber program, Dew
'ey said some motorists have
grown careless, as the rubber pro-
gram developed, and must now
redouble their efforts TO conserve
existing tires.
Present plans, he reported, call
for an output of % million new
passenger car tires in 1874, 10 mil
lion of which will be produced dur
ing the last half OF the year. He
said this figure would be sufficient
If the public cooperates.
However, driving as usual or
Indifference to making tires last
as long as possible would endanger
civilian transportation he said.
only the public can make It's
tires last. We cannot. We count
on the public"
Dewey warned that some "dras-
tic action was the only alterna-
tive to voluntary tire conservation.
The rubber chief stated that the
production OF civilian tires will
be governed by military demands
upon which, he said. the produc-
ton policy OF his office is based.
War demands, Dewey warned, are
Unsuitable and immediate"
Approximately 70 per cent OF
the various types OF military tires
are now produced from synthetic
rubber, he disclosed. All small
sizes. including jeep tires. are
made with essentially 100 per
cent synthetic rubber: medium siz-
es require about 10 per cent crude,
while all large military tires are
made entirely OF crude rubber.
The report revealed that syn
thetic rubber production will not
be at full capacity until the sec
ond half OF 1914. In February
See RUBBER-Page
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
CabConpany
Funds aiken

Police today we're investigating
the theft Of $lO3.73 from a small
safe in the Office OF the City Cab
Co., following report Friday eve
ming by Gus Markya. proprietor,
that the money had been taken. II
was believed by Mr.. Markva that
the person stealing the money had
obtained key to the safe, as the
original key was missing. A II
year old youth. arrested by 20
lice for investigation OF the rob
berry. was released to his fathers
custody. and was TO be inyestlgat-
ed further today.
Billfold Taken
A Willow Village resident was ar
rested by police Friday evening.
for Investigation in connection
with the theft OF a blllfold owned
by Miss Goldie Gilbert, Is w. Michi.
gan Ave, stolen Friday evening n
the Lincoln Tavern.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

washington. Mar. 1s-INS-Mem-
bers OF the House ways and Means
Committee today predicted speedy
enactment OF their streamlined
program eliminating income tax
figuring for 30 million persons and
simplifying returns for 20 million
other taxpayers:
The legislative drafting service
Is now whipping the program into
final form and Rep. Doughton (D)
y. c.. committee chairman. said Il
will probably be introduced next
week.
Rep. Knutson (R) MINI. minority
leader on the committee. said he
knew OF no opposition TO the plan.
II should be passed without con-
troversy." said Knutson.
Under the new formula approved
by the committee late Friday. the
tax burden Is shifted slightly 10
single persons and married couples
without children, but the total tar
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

Washington, Mar. 1s-INS- A
Republican claim of victory in the
1914 election fight for control OF
the Senate was promptly disputed
today.
Former Sen. John Townsend of
Delaware, chairman of the Repuhli-
can senatorial campaign commit
tee, is confident that a Republi-
can sweep will overturn the heavy
Democratic control of the Senate.
III the tide keeps on flowing as
1t has been we will elect enough
senators to control the Senate, and
| believe it will" he said.
The Republicans must win II
Democratic seats in "a elections
in order to assure bare majority
of 49, While Republican strength
rose to SO after the last election,
the party lost one member through
death OF Sen. Barbour OF New
Jersey and appointment OF Sen.
Walsh, a Democrat.
Sen. Joseph O'Mahoney Of Wy
oming, chairman OF the Democrat
ic senatorial campaign committee,
'scoffed at the Republican claims.
Even a casual examination of
the personalities who, in all prob
ability. will be the Democratic can
didates for the Senate, shows that
there is not the remotest chance
for the Democratic party to lose
control" said O'Mahoney.
Every political observer for Is
years at least has known that the
people are more concerned about
the person than about partisanship.
They vote for men and It is clear
that the Democratic party this
year will be nominating men of
outstanding qualifications for the
Senate. men who can't be defeated
in their home states by mere re-
sort to party drum fire"
The death OF Barbour and Re
publican Senate Leader Charles Nc
Nary, together with resignation of
Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge TO enter
the Army. will force additional
contests for Republicans. or the
"a contests. 21 seats are held by
Democrats and 10 by Republicans.
The Republicans are counting
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
M'Arthur Caualryn1en Take
Important orengauD ron1e,
Capture Los Negroes Island
Red Cross at
Middle Mark
in Roll Call

At the end OF the third week OF
the Ypsilanti American Red Cross
War Fund annual campaign. one
half OF the total OF SIC, 900 has been
reached as of Friday night. March
Il. according to reports from the
chairman. d. I. Quirk.
To date 534 individuals have
sent In their annual subscriptions
and IS corporations. business firms,
and organization groups have done
so. Originally more than 1000 let
tiers were mailed to individuals and
organizations throughout the city.
and 1t has been disappointing TO
committees conducting the drive
10 realize so few returns as the
drive is nearing its completion.
The contributors have been most
generous in their response the
contributions in many cases twice
that amount given last year, and
in practically every case a sub
stantial increase over their former
gift The committee hopes that
between now and the end OF March
many who have delayed will now
see the way clear TO send in their
contribution so that Ypsilanti's
quota can be reached In the next
few days.
DR.. Lawrence Perry and his en-
ergetic group OF club women rep
resented by Mrs. Matte Carter.
Mrs. Bessie Starks, Mrs. Thelma
Goodman, Mrs. Edna Kersey, Mrs.
Ethel williams, Miss Viola Starks
of the Palm Leaf Club, and Mrs.
fedora Tanner, Miss Viola Rober-
son, Mrs. Emma Robertson Of the
Kentucky Wonder Club; and Mrs.
Amanda Wicliffe. Mrs. Hattie
Clark, Mrs. Eva Walls, members of
the MONS. have been working
thoroughly to canvass their terri
tory. A report will be forthcom-
ing from them in the very near fu-
ture.
The industrial plants as corpora
tons have contributed most gen.
erously. The employees are being
solicited the latter part OF this
wspEga&d the early HaTt e. next.
The IS corporations. business firms.
and organization that have CON
tributed to date are as follows:
Thrift Shop. Wild & Company.
Smith Furniture Company. Du-
rants Flower Store. Brooks Mar
ket. College Pharmacy. Rotary
Club. League OF Catholic Women.
Ypsilanti Farm Bureau, Washte-
nav Farmers Oil Company, Trojan
Laundry Companv Presbyterian
Church. Group No. ]. Anderson g.
Deck. Cables Market, NJ & NJ Coal
Company, hcClures Mobil Service
Hartwick Westcott Company. Mil
ler's Dairy Stores, Family Dept
Store, Ladies' Literary Club, Wash
tenaw Electric Company, KroRer
Grocery and Baking Company, Up
SLANT Savings Bank, Veterans Of
Foreign Wars No. 2l0s. A. Green
Jeweler.
Bomber Restaurant. Pride Clean
ers. Ypsi Fish Market. Huron Navy
Mothers Club, W. s. Butterneld
Theaters, Presbyterian Ladies'
Group. Brien & Stephens. Beauty
land Salon, Washtenaw Rebekah
See RED CRoSS-Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
Underground
Work Told

The Underground movement in
Belgium and eastern Europe was
described. and its functions out
lined for Normal College faculty
members, students, and townspeo-
pie Friday afternoon at a talk spon'
sored by the Normal College Fed
Grafton OF Teachers, in which the
spsaltc-. was the Hon. Arthur
Wauters, a Belgian statesman, now
touring this area under the aus
pices OF the Michigan Federation
of Teachers member of the
Belgian House OF Representatives,
Mr.. Wauters has served as a pro-
fessor ac Brussels University, senA
tor and deputy and successfully
minister OF jublic health, labor, and
information in Belgium. Before the
German invasion he was political
reported Of a Brussels daily paper,
lie Peuple.
All political groups. religious
sects, and organizations take part
in the Underground, which is de-
cidedly a national movement, he
said. II is governed and directed
by a national committee, and first
sprang up Immediately following
the German invasion OF Belbium,
Ma. 10. 1910, the speaker continu-
ed. Although stating that he was
unable to divulge the numer OF
persons taking part in the under
ground, Mr.. Wauters stated that
since its inception 5000 people
have been killed in that work.
The principal aim of the under
ground movement is to stab the
Germans in the back" MIR. Wauters
stated. Among the ways Of doing
this. he continued, is the go slow
policy, in which workers in fac
tories deliberately do their work
as slowly as possible, that produc-
ton which would aid the Nazis,
might be curtailed. AS before the
war, the belgian people took pride
in doing their work as rapidly and
as well as possible. he said, today
they take the same pride in doing
exactly the opposite.
A second effective method In
hindering production in Belgium
is by means Of strike. Mr.. Wauters
stated. Labor unions in the coun-
try are very active in the under
ground, he said, and do their ut
most to promote strikes where they
will do the most damage to produc-
ton. Sabotage is the third meth
cd, he said. Persons handling the
work of sabotage are given minute
instructions as to how, where. and
when to proceed with their work.
he continued. adding that the sabot-
age program OF the underground
Is extremely well organized and
efficient.
When asked, in the question
period which followed his talk, OF
his opinion concerning the atti'
tudes OF the American people In
this war. Mr.. Wauters stated that
in the coastal sections of the coun-
try persons seemed to have more
of a realization Of the serious
ness Of the war than in the Middle
West.
The speaker was introduced by
Edgar w. Waugh, OF the history de-
partment OF the College, president
OF the Normal Federation OF Teach
ers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
Income Tax Returns May be
Eliminated For 80 Million

load is left substantially unchanged.
II is estimated the plan will In
crease income tax revenue by about
20 million dollars a year. a small
figure compared with total collec.
tons.
Some 30 million persons earning
up to $1,000 a year. all but 800 OF
which was salary. will have their
full tax liability collected in with
holding taxes beginning next Janu-
airy. They will file the Withholding
tax receipt from their employer.
with a statement OF dependents
and other income. in lieu Of the
regular complicated tax form.
An additional 10 million taxpay
ers having income from various
sources up to $1,000 will have the
privilege OF submitting a return
similar in nature to the short
form" used by taxpayers who filed
See TAXES Page z
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
Dr.. Brashares to Speak
For University Of Life

The theme OF the University OF
Life meeting to be held Sunday
night at 6 o'clock az the First
Methodist church will be Il Would
Be Giving .Humbly" and the
guest speaker will be Or. Charles
w. Brashares. pastor OF the First
Methodist Church in Ann Arbor.
Worship will be led by the
Baptist Youth under the chairman
ship OF Miss Phyllis Wright. Miss
jeanette Sprague will read the
Scripture, and the prayer will be
given by Miss Elva Jean Mckay.
The Roosevelt High School choir
will furnish special music. with
Mrs. Wilson at the organ.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
Democrats Dispute Claim of
Republican Senate Victory

heavily upon gains n the North,
West and in border states. Dem
ocratic senators the Republicans
hope to unseat include:
Barley, Ky; Bone, Wash;
Clark, Mo; Clark, ldaha; Downey,
Calf; Gillette, Iowa; Lucas. Ill. !;
McCarran, New; Thomas, Utah;
Thomas, Okla: Tydings. Md; Van
Nuys, Ind, and Wagner. n. Y.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
New Draft Plan Likely to
Disrupt Rubber Industry

Washington. Mar. 1S-INS-Rub-
Der Director Esadley Dewey enter
ed the production versus draft con-
trotersy today with a warning that
the nations $50 million dollar syn
thehc rubber industry will be I'M
abfe-to meet war and essential
homefront needs II its key work
ers are indicted.
As President Roosevelt weighed
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
WOULD FREE FACILITIES

Detroit. Mar. lS-INS-- Senator
Harry S. Truman Friday recon-
mended freeing OF SURPRISES OF ma
terlals and manpower and making
them available 10 all manufactur-
ers. Senator Truman was in De-
troit speaking before the National
Lawyers Guild at the Hotel statler.
Manufacturing operations should
not be commenced In manpower
shortage areas or continued II con.
tracts for war materials are offer
ed 10 them" Truman said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-A jury
Of three housewives and nine white
haired men Friday afternoon ac-
quilted David F1lgas. Is, a high
school junior, OF a murder charge
in the torch death OF his sweet
heart. Patricia Winters. II, dur
ing a drinking and petting party
last Dec. II. The verdict. return
ed after the jury had deliberated
only two hours and 40 minutes. In
spired a denomination Of acclaim
in the crowded courtroom.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Members Of
the audience which heard James
A. Farley, former Democratic ma
tional chairman who split with the
President on the third term issue,
speak here viewed his words as
slap at the present national re-
gime. Farley spoke at a st. Pat
rick's day meeting of the Catholic
Club of st. Louis in the Hotel JEFF
ferson.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

MARION. Educational Selec-
tive Service headquarters were re-
ported here today to have prom
ised an immediate investigation
into complaints Of local farmers
that the Marion draft board had
used the threat OF military service
to try to coerce them into sign
ing up with the agricultural adjust
ment agency's crop program.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
Flashes Of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight:
Somewhat colder

ALGIERS-AP-A French mill
tary appellate tribunal today de-
MED the appeal OF Pierre Pucheu.
former interior minister IN the Pc
tain government. who was convict
ed last week OF treason and SEN
fenced to death. The decision re-
moved Pucheus last hope for life
except for an appeal to Gen. De
Gaulle. The case now goes TO the
commission OF clemency" which
will submit recommendations to
De Gaulle as head OF state.
LONDON-INS- Former Film
Star Jackie Coogan, now an Amer
lean Air Force flight officer, pi-
loted the first glider to land
troops deep behind Japanese lines
in Burma, Reuter- dispatch
from the Burma front reported to.
day. Coogan, one-time leading
Hollywood child star, was among
band OF hand-picked glider pi.
lots headed by Col. Philip Coch.
ran OF Erie. Pa. inspiration for
Flip Corkin" OF comic-strip fame.
WASHINGTON-INS- A battle
to prevent permanent promotion
for high ranking army officers I'M
!. til after the war split the Senate
Military Affairs Committee into
warning camps today. II am will.
ing to give these officers what
they earn, but this is a reward
with permanent guarantee for
life" said Sen. Kilgore (D) w. Va,
lighting promotions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

CAIRO. Egypt-AP- James NJ.
Lands, American director OF eco
nomic operations in the middle
east. said today the need for lend.
lease is decreasing in this area and
that the Arabian pipeline proposal
was at present only a domestic is
sue in the United States.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18
Tried For Murder

See RED CRoSS-Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

BUENoS AIRES. Argentina
AP-The last of the bankruptcies
born yesterday to Cello Giachino de
Anguilli at suburban Buenos Air
es hospital died today. The null
tiple birth occurred while verifi-
cation still was being sought for
the previously reported birth OF
quintuplets to a we'll to do Argep-
tine rancher and his wife.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

WHITBSBURG. Ky.-INS-John
Banks, 3S. former soldier. Of Bull
Creek, KY, was held without bond
in Letcher County Jail today on a
charge Of murder growing out Of
the robbery Staying OF Pearl Bowl
ing. Sc, a rural mail carrier.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

MOBILE, Ala.-INS-Th death
81 Flight officer Robert ]. Morton
OF Detroit, attached to the Mobile
Air Service Command. in an air
plane crash near Furvis, Miss, was
announced today. The accident &C.
Cured Thursday night while Nor
ton was flying a light cargo-type
plane from Dyersburg, Tenn, to
Mobile.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

NEW YORK-INS-The will OF
irwin S. Cobb. was revealed today
TO have left the majority OF the
late humorist's estate TO his wife.
Mrs. Laura Baker Cobb.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

See TAXES Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

PITTSF1ELD. Mass.-INS-John
f. Noxon. wealthy corporation law
yer charged with the murder OF his
six-months-old son. sought release
on bail today. Noxon was crippled
by infantile paralysis in 1920 and
is without use OF his left leg entire
~ and has only about 30 per cent
use Of his right leg. his attorney
said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

See RUBBER-Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

TOPEKA, Kas. -AP-- All. NJ.
Landon in a statement today at
tackled the Arabian pipeline pro-
posal Of Interior Secretary Ickes
as New Deal economic imperial
ism in q notorious hornets nest of
the world 'Ickes admits the gov
eminent will spend some $50 mil
lion dollars to build the Arabian
pipeline" the 1886 Republican pres
idential candidate said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-18

BUBNOS AIRES ms United
Press franchises for the reception
and transmission of news to and
from Argentina were cancelled to-
day as a result OF an order issued
by the Argentine government
through its department Of posts and
telegraph.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-20

gram was the awarding to Mrs.
Newton G. Wing, in charge Of the
program and Chairman of the Club
Conservation Committee, of cita-
ton from the War Production
Board for her stimulation of the
conservation program among sew
eral groups of women in the Dis
trict of Columbia and Montgomery
County. The award was given by
Mrs. Blankenhorn.
The conservation program fol-
lowed luncheon held in the attrac-
lively furnished sunroom of the
Clubhouse on Georgetown Road.
The luncheon was under the direc.
ton of the Clubs Hospitality
Chairman, Mrs. Richard E. Titlow.
At its business meeting in the
morning the Club endorsed the can
didacy of Mrs. John D. Shaw for
president of the Maryland Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs. Mrs.
Charles M. Stewart and Mrs. Allan
Moore were elected members Of the
Club.
Mrs. James M. Hammond, presi-
dent, was in charge of the meeting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-20
MONTGOMERY SIDELIGHTS
BIZ ELSIE WHITE HAINEs

ever had, made, committed, done or
suffered to be had, made or done
by him the said Stephen Newton
Chiswell, his heirs, executors or
administrators, or any other per-
son or persons lawfully claiming or
to claim by, from or under him,
them or any OR either of them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the
said Stephen Newton Chiswell hath
herewith set his hand and affixed
his seal the day and year above
written.
Newton Chiswell (Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence Of
Campbell 1. Holmes
Nov. 80, 1893.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-20
:: HOME AND CLUB ACTIVITIES ;:
RED CROSS NEWS

The Red Cross Home Nurses will
have their monthly meeting, on
January oath, at 8 P. M. at 400
Norwood Drive, Chevy Chase, Md.
DR.. Mark Schultz, the eminent
medical research worker, will talk
on rheumatic fever.
Mrs. Robert Miller has been APP
pointed Chairman of the 1914 Red
Cross War Fund Drive for the
Colesville area. Mrs. Miller will
announce her co-workers at later
date.
The Reverend J. P. Kerr, of the
Boyd's Presbyterian Church will
head the Red Cross 1914 War Fund
Drive for That and the Clarksburg
area, succeeding Mrs. Howard
Miles. The Red Cross feels that,
with these two influential people ut
the helm, a successful campaign
will be assured.