The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-29
Observations
Halmahera Seen
as Springboard
to Philippines
BY Helen Essary

main points in the Mariana Islands,
watch for a quick drive into the
Philippine area.
All indications point 10 the pos
sibility that forces under Gen
Douglas Macarthur OF Adm Ches-
ter Nimitz, or both, Simultaneous
~, may be hammering through the
Philippine defenses this summer
or autumn.
With air and submarine bases in
the MariaLas, Nimitz could virtuaf-
~ cut all japanese supply lines
10 the Philippines and East Indies.
Macarthur should be able 10 re-
sumo his march back to the Philip
pines as soon as he clears the Japs
out OF Bak and surrounding islands
. in the New Guinea area,
MacArthur's next offensive may
be into Halmahera Island, which
would provide an excellent jump
of place for strike into the south
ern Philippines.
HANS WILHELM ROHL. Ger.
man-born contractor whose Arm OF
Hawaiian constructors failed TO
complete aircraft warning stations
lust prior 10 Pearl Harbor, receiv-
ed a setback from the War Depart
ment recently
Rohl claimed a so-called Rich
srdson report"-allegedly prepared
after investigation by Lieut. Gen.
Robert c. Richardson-completely
~ fr, 4 81
ing the warning set-up which, II
completed. might have prevented
or greatly reduced the Pearl Har-
Dor damage.
However, the House Military AZ
fairs committee was informed, by
the War Department. General
Richardson never made such a re-
port.
The House report held Rohl and
Col. Theodore Wyman, Jr, Army
engineer. Jointly responsible for
the delayed warning system.
IF GERMAN resistance should
end In September, it is highly
doubtful that unemployment com.
pensation or surplus property legis-
lation will be on the statute books.
despite pleas of Gerhard NJ. Baruch
for speedy action on vital postwar
measures
Congress scheduled It's Convex
ton recess without acting on the
human-side OF rehabilitation. Only
the war contracts termination leg
islation got through both houses.
Another hurdle in the way OF
postwar unemployment compensa-
ton bill is the opposition OF the
states 70 any interference by the
federal government with state un-
employment compensations sys-
tens.
DESPITE reports OF a Democra-
tic party rebellion over retention
OF Vice President Henry A Wal
lace for another term, President
Roosevelt is understood to be urg-
ing party politicians to go down
the line for Wallace's denomination
at Chicago next month.
The Presidents reasoning Is re-
ported TO be as follows: Wallace
has faithfully supported Admins
tration policies. even in the face
OF some White House criticism.
Other party followers. such as Sem
ate Majority Leader Alban Barley
and House Speaker Sam Rayburn.
are best suited in their present
posts rather than as vice presi-
Dental candidates.
Washington observers also re-
called that Mr.. Roosevelt comment
ed in connection with the vice
presidents trip TO China that Wal
lace would return in time for the
Democratic convention July 10
HOUSEWIVES, attention,
Look for resumption OF the out
put OF washing machines and cleo
trio refrigerators before the year
is out. And housewives also can
expect some aluminium pots, pans
and gadgets to replace their worn.
out kitchen equipment soon.
The ONCE OF Civil requirements
Of WPB has got these three items
high on its list OF needed products
Kitchen equipment is slated for
production Just as soon as plants
can be found to make II without
impeding the war effort.
Contracts for about half the
100000 electric iron quota for
1914 already have been let.