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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15

policy and the international po-
litical policy associated herewith
in concentrated in a special class"
The Citizens Army need not be
dependent upon compulsory mill.
tary training There must be Tn 2
opportunity for voluntary military
training. The distinction is inner
ent in our concept OF government
In such a republic as ours, the obi
cations OF the state 10 the indiyi-
dual are defined in our Constitution
but the obligations OF the citizen
TO the state are not clearly defined
In fact. the citizen is hardly obli-
gated TO the state at all as long as
he pays his taxes. avoids commit
ting a crime and does not commit
treason in time OF war The result
Is that citizens often neglect their
duties and responsibilities and
even pride themselves upon their
ability TO bootleg when the occas-
ion offers.
Nevertheless. the fact remains
tndt TINS country mas been able IN
the shortest possible time to estab-
lish a competent Citizens Army
capable OF meeting such effective
military forces as those Of Germany
and Japan and defeating them IN
battle. Before we discard our vol
untary system we ought 10 be GER.
tain that it is not the best way
for US. Certainly nothing in this
war would indicate that a change
is necessary. At most, II might be
advantageous 10 develop the ROTC
so that IL could be applied to boys
OF high school years and to pri.
Yates as we'll as officers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15
By Faith Baldwin

think about having q baby! One
thing / haven't been is a grand
mother. I'd like il, you know, while
Pm still young enough-in appear
ance, at least, to expect people 70
say, you a grandmother, how
ridiculous!"
Judith told her, Eyes, I've
thought about it," (She looked
across the table at her mother-in-
law and thought that it would in
deed be ridiculous. Mary was look
ing prettier-and pretty was the
WORKMAN Judith had ever seen
her and ten years younger than
her actual age.) but Matthew
says that there's plenty of time"
WELL" said Mary comfortably,
"I'm being selfish. He's right; he's
just thinking Of you"
Are you sure Of that?" asked
Judith slowly.
The tall, candles in their hurri-
cane shades burned steadily. There
were roses on the table and you
could hear the thunder Of the near
by sea.
Naturally" said Mary a little
impatiently. "of whom else! You'd
have to have the baby, wouldn't
you? And suppose he's worried"
"By Irene, you meant" asked
Judith. please, Mary, don't look
so shocked, l don't mind talking
about her. | liked her." she added
firmly. But she didn't die because
she had baby, Mary. She died be-
cause Of an automobile accident.
So, that's no explanation"
Nevertheless" said her mother
in-law soothingly, ''he probably
knows best. You're still very young,
and entitled TO some carefree
years"
you didn't wait" Judith re-
minded her.
NO" Mary admitted, land
don't mind telling you that. didn't
want baby. / was afraid, for one
thing; | feared too that I'd lose
my attraction Tor Matthews
father. He was the one who was
delighted, not l. When the nurse
put Matthew in his arms for the
first time he couldn't speak. l think
we both cried, little. He was such
a boy himself" said Mary, low,
looking back. II was so far away,
Il seemed somehow like a dream
once dreamed. And of course, all
my life since I've been grateful on
my knees. Because if hadn't had
Matthew then"
Judith said sturdily. "What
about me? Something might hap
pen to Matthew, you know"
Don't say it," warned Mary
sharply. "Don't even think It'll"
Then she asked, you've quarreled
about this?"
Judith replied, smiling family,
"You don't exactly quarrel with
Matthew. You may try but you
don't get far. He states his case
and that's all there is to it."
81 never thought OF that" Mary
remarked. She was silent, thinking.
All these years and she hadn't
quite realized but Judith had.
Finally she declared, 81 still think
he's right, dear, in this instance. +"
You're his mother, Judith
thought, and I'm his wife. Or am
/? Sometimes l don't feel that
an, exactly. Not because we are
mt having q child. 1t goes even
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15
THEY say

Quebec President Roosevelt:
This is conference to get the
best we can out OF the combined
British and United States war eff
forts in the Pacific and in Europe"
Valentine, Neb. Thomas T..
Dewey, Republican nominee for
president: Now that General Mac
Arthur no longer Is political
threat to Mr.. Roosevelt, II would
seem appropriate that his many
talents be given greater scope and
recognition.
London-General Dwight D. Els
enhower advises foreign workers
in Germany: Leave all German
factories at once. Go underground.
Go into hiding either in the towns
or on the land the NAILS
have not the men to spare to search
for you, ="
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15
Hall Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

The Aretenan class OF the Presbyterian Church
well for members who leaving for college, Robert Percy
Carl Zeser John Elliott and John Galley who will
University Of Michigan and William Hatch who will
Harvard The officers Gene Morrison, president
Ku vice president; Crawford secretary Prof De-
Forrest Ross has been past years
Members Of the DO What Kings Daughters
appointed to attend the
Der Mrs n X. Burrel Mrs Walter Dixon.
cher Mrs Ida Moore Mrs SsmHenheusan smmonds
Lula Dean and Miss Hattie Rood.
Birth: To Mr. and Mrs. Waldo wardle girl Reva Elizabeth
Marriage Miss Alice Ralph. Adrian John woosey son OF
Mr. and Mrs William Woolsey at Christs Church. Adrian
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15
CHAPTER THIRTY.FoUR

CA Ar T. n HIN It OOh
They had been married nearly a
year and the consuming fame still
burned brighter, deeper. When he
came into a room, her heart turned
over. Sometimes with half a dozen
people about he looked at her, and
she felt that curious, inexplicable
faintness, a sort Of dissolution, i'm
possible 10 put into words. But she
could not use the weapon, she
would not. She could not kiss him
into acquiescence or herself be
kissed into surrender.
Judith said aloud, hardly know
ing that she spoke, 81 wish ] did
not love you so much, Matthew
or"
cor WHAT" he asked, pleased
and startled. Lord, you look sol
emn."
COR that this was all I.wanted,
she said slowly.
What does that mean" he de-
manded.
"You wouldn't know. Go on and
finish your dinner. Sam and Hilds
will be here before you know it."
Toward the middle Of summer,
Judith, working overtime at heI
volunteer service, picked up a par.
ticularly virulent type of summer
influenza and was in bed ten days
with Matthew rushing in and out
calling in two Of his colleagues and
insisting on the best nurses his hos
pital could supply. He was so ut
terly distracted that her heart
yearned over him.
After she was on her feet again
he sent her down to Easthampton
10 recuperate. Mary was kindness
itself, the little silvery house near
the dunes was perfect. She was
weakened by her illness and it was
enough to lie baking in the sun and
at night TO smell the salt wind
blowing in her window. Matthew
managed to get down twice TO see
her but the influenza had pros
trated a number Of his patients as
well as his wife and he was very
busy. She worried about him.
DR.. Norman was strong as an
OK, of course, and with the most
tremendous vitality. He hadn't
had, according TO Mary, a really
sick day in his life. But suppose he
was to be i'll now?
AS Judith grew stronger, she
tried to think their relationship
through to some conclusion. Per-
haps being away from him was a
good thing. She missed him ter
ribly, she wanted him near her al
ways, she lived for his infrequent
letters and his daily telephone call.
Yet in a way il was good TO be by
herself, not yet strong enough to
be disturbed emotionally by the
separation, and to try to think. II
only she could talk to someone. But
her mother was very far away and,
in any event, would not have I'M
derstood. Eva was Of the genera
ton that is embarrassed by the in
timacies.
Mary might understand. al
though Judith doubted it. When it
came to her son, Matthew, she was,
well-biased, thought Judith, was
q very mild word for il.
Take for instance the other
night, when they were dining alone
on the screened porch, and Mary
had said; judith, did you ever
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15
PRISONERS HELP

Lansing, Sept. 15-AP-Inmates
OF Michigan prisons have made
more than 100000 worth of sup
plies and equipment for the armed
forces and the nations Allies since
the war started. the State Prison
Industries reported here. Garrett
Heyns, state corrections director,
said he anticipated that output OF
prison-made goods would begin to
decline this year as war plants
start to reconvert and a supply OF
free labor In available.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15
Fifty Years Ago

President P C. Sherwood in the chair council
as Mayor W. Seymour absent. taxpayers petit.
toned for eight inch drain Normal
ferred to the board OF public request granted
The fire department chief authorized city
team and drivers for city Win their
regular duties The committee reported the
OF supports for the hall floor al
ipslanu Democrats tried Tracy Towner nominated
for clerk their convention Ann Arbor usual
took all the principal officers Mr. Tovner given
uon prize as candidate for circuit court commissioner
Born. TO Mr. and MrG WAHssra Brogan. a daughter
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15
PRISONER uNWANTED

Denver, Sept. LAP The law
almost wishes Walter Nyman had
mt given himself UP TO police and
confessed he escaped from offices
en- route TO the state reformatory
26 years ago. While he waits In
the county Jail. the police depart
ment, state attorney generals Of.
flee. district attorneys office,
state reformatory and sheriffs Of.
flee are trying to decide which has
Jurisdiction.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15

New York. Sept 15-AP-Thlr-
teen year old John Hurley, Wash
ington. d. c.. had two strikes
against him on a sightseeing tour
in New York City: He was bare
foot and il was the first day OF
school. Police became curious and
the sightseeing tour ended.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15
/HAT TER and
~ q Fact or two

TANNING LEATHER thor
oughly, we understand, requires
$50 days. Unfortunately, the
styles in womens shoes seldom
seem to last that long.
/! !
That couple whose wedding
ceremony was performed in an
European air raid shelter GER
tainly started married life with
. bang.
Picking up marbles with ones
bare toes Is said 10 be excellent
as cure for Act feet. But how
con you explain this 10 svspt-
siovs eop7
According 10 Photographic
there are 1924 different lam
guages and dialects spoken with
in the continental United States-
This does not include. Of course,
the double talk OF RADIO comedi-
ans.
!
Tobacco. says one authority.
fmpairs the memory. Could be
we can never remember where
we last put down that pack OF
eiggies.
A!
switzerland holds q nononos
political election every year. The
Swiss, no doubt, have the worlds
most durable sardrvmk.
For many years Quebec has
been known as the Gibraltar OF
North America" Hey. Hirohita
are you listeningi
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15

School TO Open
Salem Union School will open
Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-15

BAksHikc JTrTfRBuos Jitterbugs may claim the
center of attention the dance Aoor but an Edison
power house is place for large, heavy equipment
to start doing jig. When huge fan mounted a
hundred feet above the ground, turbo-generator
weighing 500 TONS turns jitterbug something has to
be done about it Excessive vibration may cause
damage to the equipment or the building and cause
interruptions to service. So of our engineers
goes to work with remarkable vbration-meter, To-
Gates the of the trouble and measures the
amount of vibration Then he corrects the condition
by balancing the equipment isoating it from the
building structure by suitable means
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-22
Union Retains
Strikers

Z Five hundred members ~ the
United Rubber Workers, Go, who
e'sre threatened with dismissal
From tho union 4 they did not pay
fnes Of $3.50 each by midnight
last night, were still members
today.
The international union fined
J 200 members Tor staging a strike
~ the 4, =. Rubber Co 5 plant
here last October.
Although 500 paid their fines.
boo Others refused and Robert l..
Hill a special representative Of
the international union. was sent
here from Akron TWO weeks ago
60 effect payment
Hill said today that he is for
Uardne 4 complete report 10 the
international office and that any
further action would come from
the international union.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-22
u. 5. Accuses I
In Turkey Deal

The owner and manager OF the
Wolverine Poultry Co. 2S35
Eighteenth, were charged in fed
eral warrants today with paying
above-ceiling prices for 40,220
pounds Of live turkeys.
Ben fucker, owner. and Harry
SaltZman, manager. are accused
Of paying 80 cents a pound for
the turkey during November.
when the legal wholesale ceiling
was 34.S cents.
Named as co-cOnSpirators. but
not AS defendants, wer Lawrence
Hicks, operator Of a farm near
Lake City Mich. and Lee
Schlappi, an agent of the poultry
firm.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-22
Army Santa Fund
Totals S29.998

with the holidays nearly mere,
the Santa for Sery1cemen Fund
today totaled S2a.99S.
Among the contributions was
$500 from the patrons of the Ascot
Bar. S9l7 Fenkell. John tScottyl
Armstrong. proprietor, collected
the money in novel way. He
Installed a glaSS-encloSed com.
partment In back Of the bar and
invited his customers 10 try 10
toss a coin into the space. His
patrons enthusiasm for the idea
Is reflected IN the generous
check, which was turned over 10
Steve Byram, past commander of
judge Faust Post 1l3, American
Legion. who are cooperating in
the mcS-SponSOred drive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-22
CHEER ron WOUNDED

Proceeds of the drive will send
a yuletide box 10 the wounded
servicemen in nearby government
hospitals as well as enlisted per-
sonnet Al army and navy stations.
II you haven't yet contributed,
please dc so now. a handy blank
is provided in today's paper.
II is requested that any organ
iZatiun having boxes or contri-
buttons for the drive make
arrangements today ia have them
delivered TO The Detroit Times.
Joseph G. Velosky, director Of
veterans department, UAW-6f0,
today issued a request 10 all locals
10 forward outstanding Contribu-
tons.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-22

INT DETROIT TIMES
Dec. , 1914
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-17
Daily Prayer
FOR NATIONAL WITNESS
BEARING

o Eternal God, NJ k r and
Ruler of all things, Thou hast Gre
ated our Nation democracy, I'M
der the impulse of Thy teachings
For all the blessings t h t have
been ours. we humbly and hearth
ly thank Thee. Now we pray that
Thou wilt intensity in every heart
the sense of liberty and brother
hood and of personal responsible
ity. In these dire days, when con-
fusion beclouds the mind of man
kind, wilt Thou strengthen us ev-
cry one to bear witness to our ma
tional heritage and hope. Each in
his own place, may we stand stead
tasty and militantly for h =
great Christian truths which have
shaped us as a nation. Give us
courage to rebuke the perverters
of our heritage. And may we tes-
tify, with unshakeable faith, to our
confidence in Thy care and lead
ership. Help us to be true to Thea
that we may therefore be true tc
our Country and to t h world
Amen-W.T T. E.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-17
Pacific Air War

Additional evidence that the Pacific has be-
come the scene of major Allied offensive is
afforded by the fact that carrer-borne Amer
lean planes since the first thrust at Marcus
island have destroyed enemy planes in the
ratio of seven to one. Since last September l.,
when the war against Japan entered its period
of acceleration, carrier planes have run up
score OF 1929 enemy planes knocked out
to 1854 OF our own.
Bear in mind, this shows only the effective
ness of carrier-borne planes. The score of
land-based planes has been equally good.
Robert Trumbull, writing in the New York
Times under a Pearl Harbor date line, tells
of the effectiveness of the fleets air force,
not only in the destruction Of enemy planes
but of installations as well. He writes:
'The raid on Marcus which returning
pilots said at the time destroyed 80 per cent
Of the installations at that base, really began
the central Pacific offensive that included &C.
cupation Of the Gilberts and most of the
Marshall Islands and has reached its culmina
ton Of Truk and the extension OF our western
striking perimeter to Palau and the Marianas
From the time Of the Pearl Harbor attack
until the September blow at Marcus period
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-17
Poll Tax Bill Shelved

BY shelving the poll tax bill after members
rejected cloture proposal designed to fore
stall a filibuster, the Senate took the only
sound course open to it. Hopefully there will
be no further attempts by Congress to usurp
a right residing exclusively in the separate
states.
This is not to be construed as an endorse
ment of the poll tax as an admission fee to
the ballot box. 1t is not that On the con-
trary, we believe the privilege of voting should
have limitations save those imposed by
citizenship and minimum age. But Congress
has no right to dictate to the states in mat
tiers clearly within the jurisdiction Of the peo-
pie
Furthermore, Congress has no time at this
stage of the war to consider legislation not
specifically bearing upon the nations part in
the conflict, its relations with the other ma
tons of the world and domestic affairs def
lnitely within its province.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-17

of twenty months, the Pacific fleet had ven
tured into enemy waters for hit-and-run car.
rier strikes only seven times. Since Sept. l
1943, there have been eighteen such attacks
in the Pacific There is no better barometer
of the rising American superiority OF the
seas''
And he adds that our own loss of 1854 planes
has been lightened by the Navy's efficient
system for rescuing airmen shot down. "A
large proportion of the veteran crews OF the
1854 lost planes were saved,'' he declares.
All in ALL the air war against Japan ap-
parently is Gripping the enemy in the Orl~-1
as efficiently as the air blitz over Europe is
doing to Hitler's Luftwaffe.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-17
Guard Volunteers Needed

Home Guard volunteers are needed to com
blete the First companys roster. The number
required is six. The service is light-but nee
essary.
With the states National Guard mustered
into the Army, the State Guard, as the home
guard is officially known, is the only military
organization for strictly internal protection
The physical qualifications for membership
are easy to meet. The applicant must be
fifty or under. Selectees classified as 4-F and
service men mustered out on account of minor
disabilities are eligible.
While we are comparatively safe now-so
safe that Civilian Defense units are disbanded
save for skeleton staff-it is within the
realm Of possibility that an emergency will
come in which the State Guard must be de-
pended upon for protective duty. If such an
emergency should arise, men who might be
taking part in that service but held aloof when
volunteers were sought will have good reason
to feel shame.
The one sure way to avoid that is to see
Lieut.. D. B. Upchurch and enlist now. He
may be found at the Willetts building on Prin-
cess street between Front and Second.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-17

reading about. And Babe is not
the chief character-or is ne?
Mr.. Cert and his clutch OF CO.
workers aver that they have unit
ed far and wide for a flrst-rate
novel about the present war" This
makes it necessary to judge Linn
If of Darkness" by altitudinous
standards. and this is unfair to
Mr.. Hunt.
The technical construction is a
little cock-eyed, as aforementlon-
ed. The writing shows that the
author has read Hemingway care
fully, but little naively. 1t is
less important because he does
not develop character at alb but
if must be said that the physical
background is far better reproduc.
ed than the mental, spiritual, OF
what-have-you side of t h e book
Understatement has been carried
to an extreme, which is better
than the opposite course. Thest
reservations leave, however, much
to enjoy.
Specifically, they leave us 6
book about filters, written by
knowledgeable man and otter
beautifully, wholly lacking in al
fectation and sensitively observed
throughout This seems enough.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-17

out special investigators armed with ques-
tonnaires.
The disclosure of these missionaries
frightened an otherwise arid discussion OF lr-
rigation by Senate subcommittee, in Wash
ington the other day. One of the Agricultural
Economics field representatives explained how
come. The purpose, he said, was to inform
the government as fully as possible about
communities built around reclamation prof.
ects and to get an idea what to expect IN
future de velopments of the same sort.
Well, you ask, why must the government
be informed? Is it going to keep Gestapo-
like dossiers on your finances, friends, and
church and organization membership Chats
in the QUESTIONABLE, too)? Do you have to
pay with your privacy for piece of govern
ment-reclaimed land? Is your wife's house
keeping matter of legitimate government
concern?
Before the prospect scares you to death,
let us suggest that the situation is not as
alarming as it appears. The chief trouble
simply seems to be the old complalnt-too
many people on the government payroll
It is extremely unlikely that MIR. Wlckard
or Mr. Ickes or any other high official gives
two whoops about how many times Call
fornia farmer attends church, or it his wife
sweeps dust under the bed.
But that doesn't really matter to the busy
little people who collect facts as others collect
match covers, and with as little purpose. 1t S
relatively harmless pastime, and they
haven't much else to do. 1t helps them feel
important maybe wins them promotion.
So the Gestapo-lke dossiers on the Califor-
MIA farmers will probably wind up in WASH
ington's commodious Archives Building, or IN
the paper salvage drive. Mr.. 1ckes won't IN
terfere with your choice of Saturday night
bridge partners. The busy little people Will
dream up something else
And the taxpayer will keep right on paying
taxes
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-17
Chinese Students

American colleges and universities are con-
the Chinese Ministry of Education's recent an
nouncement that students Thoughts and con-
duct should be under control of the ministry
and the embassies here and in other foreign
countries, and that if any students statements
should be contrary to 'the Three Peoples
Principles,'' they would be returned to China
friendship with China. It might work an un-
deserved hardship on Chinese students. Yet it
seems forceful way to impress upon the
Chinese government the disappointment that
It's American friends feel over this dictatoriaI
attitude.
This is a drastic decision in view of OUR
friendship with China. It might work an un-
deserved hardship on Chinese students. Yet
1t seems a forceful way to impress upon the
Chinese government the disappointment that
its American friends feel over this dictatorial
attitude.
Modern China owes much to the America an
institutions that have helped to impart wis
dom and ideals in many of its leaders. A firm
indication of disapproval by these institutions
could help to dispel threatening breach in
the two countries free exchange of thought,
and to erase an edict distressingly out of tune
with the aims for which both countries are
fighting.