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Bradley beam., 1944-03-04
The Handicapped
 In Post-War Jobs

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(ALNS) The physically handicapped, who were discriminated against when seeking employment prior to the war, will get a new deal after the present war, believe American Le- zion field service men who have been meeting in Washington.
 Shortage of help resulted in many concerns employing the physically handicapped that had never done so before. Experience with these handicapped people appears to be that they are more careful and less likely to meet with industrial acci- dents than normal persons. It is hoped that this experience will re- suit in a readjustment of compen- sation insurance rates, to remove most of the present financial pen atty paid by employers of the ham, dicapped.
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04

It has been a busy week that started off we'll with few promo tions including Pete Gayeski to T3 Sgt, Francis Grimes and Walt Flanagan to S/Sgt., Martin Larson, Francis Van Buskirk, and George Boerke to Sgt, Frank Michaelson to Cpl, and Charlie Holmes and Ira Askin to Pfc. Cigars were handed out freely leaving many of the men a little green around the gills.
 We are all glad to see Jack Bat ten back with us after a brief stay in the hospital. Without his hearty laugh, the office seemed unusually quiet. Congratulations on a quick recovery, Jack.
 Undoubtedly the highlight of the week was our Detachment party Thursday night. Advance arrange ments were again very ably ham dled by Mrs. Leila Bessem with the aid of Mrs. Ann Lapin. After the first class feast that these la dies set before us, we all knew the evening had to be a success. We were very pleased to have as our guest the Squadron Commander, Capt. Schwartz. Major Miller was right in the center of things as usual, and, supported by Stella Lucas, Francis Grimes, and Walt Flanagan, he provided many
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04
Vices In Voluntary Exile Service

of the Base Chemical Office has been in the hospital for week This is the first time in his thirty two months service that George has gone on sick call. Wimberly is the one who was mentioned in a neighboring column as a heavy weight boxer. All 120 pounds of him.
 Also reporting daily at the hos pital to see their respective hus- bands are Irma Burns from Vir- ginia, Mabel Burchett from Texas, and Mrs. R. L. Harbin from staid Massachusetts. Pvt. Louis Burns is in the 93rd Fighter Control Squadron; Mabel's soldier is in the Medics; and the Harbin boy is an M. P. Okay soldier, with all that moral support you should soon be well.
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04
FINANCE FLASHES
By PVT. IRA ASKIN

laughs in our mystic attempts to recall some intimate moments of the past and to forecast the fu- ture. Did you see:
 Walt Flanagan without a glass of beer?
 Stella Lucas standing without a man?
 Carroll (Superwolf Maidswoon) Buffum forgetting to turn on the heat? .--
 Charlie Holmes dancing like a "Daddy?"
 Francis Van Buskirk forgetting to sing?
 Billy Larson having a good cry over the Confessions of a Bride groom?"
 In the midst of everything George Boerke returned from DS and was welcomed back with re- sounding toasts. A little later, Max Ward also arrived, and things set tied down once again. We're happy to have you back with us boys, and we hope you'll like the many changes that have occurred in your absence.
 As we say hello to some, we must say goodbye to another. Mar tin Larson is leaving us for an important assignment, and we all wish you the very best of luck, Martin.
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04
By PVT. TOM PENN

It must be confessed that the first column of the WIVES was written as an experiment to as- certain their status in the Army. The Army wives had formed no inaccurate estimate of their inn portance with their husbands, but were pleased to find that they have the support of their bachelor com rades.
 Recommended for the Legion of Merit: Mrs. Billie Cordova of Tex as, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of out standing services. As the wife of S/Sgt. Gilbert Cordova, 29th Air Base Sq., she has followed him around the country upon his changes in station. Through the in- duction center and training camp and from Air Base to Air Base, from California to Florida, from New York to Texas, Billie Cordova has always been in the background to aid and comfort Gilbert in his off-duty hours. By her unceasing devotion to the VOWS of her mar riage, she has kept her husbands morale high and prevented him from being a cloud upon the sun ny barracks horizon.
 The Peytons, Daymon and Hell en, had their morale bolstered by the visit of the formers father and mother from Kentucky. Daymon, of our 18th Security Section, was fortunate in getting a three-day pass during his parents stay. We feel that his father will also need a three-day recuperative period af- ter hectic weekend.
 We extend sympathy to Evelyn Wimberly. Cpl. George Wimberly
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04

A native Tennessean, who swears that there are "no rocks in my shoes," is First Sergeant Edythe Ann Grifitts of the WAC Detachment. The Top-kick was born in Philadelphia, Tennessee, and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College at Athens, where she won the Commercial Departmnt's Eff ciency Medal. Following a brief business career, in the First Ma tional Bank of Loudon, she enlist ed in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., on IT October 1942. ....:..
 She was sent to Fort Des Moines, Iowa, for her basic train ing and also attended the Admin istration School there. She was transferred from the latter Post back to Fort Oglethorpe as First Sergeant of the first WAC Com pany formed there. On g April 1943, she reported to Bradley Field as First Sergeant of the 92nd WAC Post Headquarters Compa- ny. She serves in that capacity at present with the WAC Detachment now assigned to the 29th Base Headquarters and Air Base Squad ron
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04
Atrocities Known
 To Army in July

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(ALNS) Previous rumors of Japanese cruelties to American prisoners captured and held in the Philip pines were confirmed in July, 1943, by several American officers who escaped from the Japs and made their way to American bas- es.
 Col I. B. Summers, in charge of prisoner of war matters for the Provost Marshal department of the Army, related the circumstances to the National Defense Commit tee of the American Legion meet ing in Washington.
 Colonel Summers, in reply to q question concerning the secrecy that has so long surrounded the atrocity report, recalled that the refugee ship Gripsholm was sched- uled to sail shortly after the ru- mors of atrocities were confirmed This ship eventually exchanged 1,500 Japanese civilians for an equal number of American civil ians and also transferred 180,600 food parcels of 13 pounds each, 25O,OOO pounds of medical supplies, and some clothing destined for Americans in Japanese prison camps. Had the story been "bro- ken" at that time, there could have been no exchange of prisoners nor would Americans have received the supplies sent them from home.
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04

The Sergeant has three older brothers, two in the AAF: Sgt. Lee Grifftts, in the Postal and Gen. sor Division, Miami Beach, Fla, and Cpl. James Grifitts, who is in Base Operations at Shaw Field, South Carolina. The other is Dr. F. A. Grifftts, who, at this writ ing, is instructing Air Cadets in Mathematics and Chemistry at Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn.
 Sergeant Grifitts is qute a horsewoman and is a tennis player of no mean ability. She was a member of the Varsity basketball team during her college days and was also interested in archery. Her latest hobby is playing herself in the Battle of Bradley" .>
 The Sergeant comes from a mili- tary family. Her Uncle, Larry Nit chell, was with Sergeant Alvin York in France when that hero of World War I performed his histor- ic feat. Her cousin was the late Major General Hugh Matthews of the USING, who was given a hero's burial in Arlington Cemetery.
 Sergeant Grifitts is unmarried and makes her home in Philadel- phia, Tennessee. ".. ...
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04
Captain Bennett
Continaed from Page One

dation from the Base Commander.
 The Captain, his wife, Ann, and son, .Chuckie, presently reside in Windsor Locks. Anyone knowing him can testify to the pride and affection which he holds for twen- ty-months-old Chuckie, the apple of his eye. His namesake is chip off the old black, and, according to the Captain, just as good a soldier.
 Hobbies? We'll, just say trying to be a soldier" For mixture of business and pleasure, the, results are excellent, for there are few Of ficers who can lay claim to better knowledge of military matters than Captain Bennett.
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04
The Spirit of Bradley
Continued from Page One

purchased throughout the drive.
 This figure exceeds the Bases quota of $38 ,250 by $51, ,750 and our $75,O0O goal by $15,0O0. During the last three remaining days in the drive Bradley Field personnel invested the amazing sum of $9 ,483 per day. Only direct cash pur- chases of Bonds were included in the s75,00O goal which was great ly aided by many 5000 Bond pur- chases, a $4000 purchase by an of fcer of this Base and a $5000 pur- chase by an enlisted man of our sub-base, Hillsgrove, which also more than surpassed it's quota. Among civilian War Bond allot- ments the "in-mufti" employees of this Base made their goal of over ninety per cent. in ten per cent, salary deductions for the regular monthly purchase of Bonds. ,.
 Since the s75,000 goal was reached, one of Americas latest type fighter planes, will be dedi- cated to the Base and enter the air battle against the Axis with the inscription "The Spirit of Bradley Field" painted on it's fu- se'age. At a future date, to be an nounced in the Beam, appropri- ate ceremonies will be held during which the plane will be dedicated and introduced to those whose in- vestments helped buy it. Incident ally,for those those who want to see Hitler graphically "stuek," the bayonets on the War Bond Progress Chart outside the Rec Hall have been moved to the prop CT position!
Bradley beam., 1944-03-04
your Rowing Reporter
By PFC. ALAN CAREY

W touch of Spring in the air and blue above etc. buzzins Bradley 4Ond like their being be forthcoming Wives Voluntary Exile Service What moubf and the navoa is that if doesn't spell anything when YOU read backwards! Maybe for those thirve According Chemical Reos S Hank Holzhemer and Joe Bouan
 the Chemical Twins much alike they constantly being Mustard identify him by the Horseadh the other Lewsi with the odO of GeraniumsP is joke but after all that's the situation.
 GIGS for G osp Ju the Cross beauty again Stage Johnny Bradeys This really Dick Gladine from the mob recently when they invited the boys back for shots because they had left
 party wassom shndg and Varga to shame and the s show would have made Gyp Rose burst Cordell and graceful zgzas exit Pfc Marcel Car 18th and Jeanne Se of Railroad Transportation putting apparently minds minds in the channel the trick is of the Alvne girl, like doughu she should be dough Pvt orha Jsrt 18th and WAC Pfc d Jones Hall eW hear Oha is cahng his Confederate Florida furlough TSet Bsaon of Med and the fam Phyllis of Hartford getting their nightly billings and coong without benefit bright lights Barbara Richmond had her picked by ONO when her with PIX close It's good her inung plenty Ladies Auxiliary Mmes Mccullough Conley good party Shorty Ouano Only before he a
 
 eight weeks We think the best line about the round journalist
 
 think salvagd that old patti Cpl Bud Cole of @ of
 SS Graber of s41st has playing solitaire buy In bought the last platinum solitaire left New York City, government Merri6eld s41st playing "domoe" with the We hal been right hard on his knessi
 The this Red Cross for the soldiers furnish with for their and Others of their shoppers  helping soldiers blood the which indeed to acknowledge and appreciate their efor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
SQUAD Rousgs ENTHUSIASM

Lincoln District. Mich, Feb. G
This year Lincoln Consolidated
School has a cheer leading squad
OF eight girls in uniforms OF white
pleated shark.skin skirts. royal
blue sweaters. blue "beanies. white
sox and shoes. The one boy on the
squad wears white trousers and
royal blue school sweater.
They have made the games lively
with their antics, new formations
and novelty yells. TWO very sue.
cesstul pep meetings were held by
the school, with the cheer leaders
in charge. The first meeting fea-
tured a basketball demonstration
is by the varsity. The second. a sk;t
on the difficulties encountered. en-
route to Belleyille,. with Coach
Cummings car.
The squad has appeared at its
sixth game and has yet to be beaten
by rival cheer leaders. The squad
comprises Jean Clark. Rozena
Splitter, Ruth Simons, Verna Lam
kin, Virginia VANITY. Wilma Nc
Lean, Norma Kirk, Dorothy Bun
ton, Gus Nastos.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

day as the guests OF Orvals grand
mother. Mrs. Mary Hughes.
Eta Lou Kempf spent the week
end with Barbara stokes.
Betty Day was a guest Of Sharon
Frisbie and her mother. Mrs. VI. W.
Frisbie, Monday afternoon after
school, for a matinee in Ypsilanti.
Sharon's brother, Don Duane Fris-
bic. accompanied them.
Sunday afternoon visitors OF Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Splitter and daughter.
Rozena. were Mr.. Spitler's sister
and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Wilson and three boys, Willow
Road, and Mr.. and Mrs. John S.
Wolfe, and son Richard. Ypsilanti.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

Six persons were injured-two SER
iot 5ly-in the collision. which oc-
CURED at an intersection. Police
said the cars driven by William
: al, ig. %. troit. ran a red light
and struck the side OF the bus.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
FINDS THINGS CHANGED

PITTSBURG. Cal.-UP-"Things
sure have changed in Pittsburg.
never expected to see women but.
chers-that's one field | thought
the women would not be able to
handle" said John Jogopulos. for
mer meat market manager as he
donned a uniform and stepped be.
hind market counter TO "lend a
hand" on aIvisit here recently.
Jogopulos, employed as a butcher
by the government at Pearl Harbor
is on his first visit 10 the mainland
in IS months.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
REMEMBER VETERANS

Detroit, Feb. 3-lNS-Dearborn
Wednesday started planning a pro-
gram to assure its 10000 veterans
rehabilitation pay beyond that pro-
vided by Congress. A resolution
introduced into the city council
by Ensign Howard Ternes. a coun-
Gilman. would provide 5000 for each
veteran with overseas service and
500 to each serviceman stationed
in this country.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
Lincoln District NeUs

home Wednesday afternoon for a
Sunday School class party. What
was to have been an ice skating par.
ty terminated in a party indoors,
due TO Indictment weather and IN
sound skating conditions 4 pro-
gram OF games and refreshments
was enjoyed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
Cleaning Smile May
be Trap for Thief

Ann Arbor, Mich, Feb. - A
cleaning smile may lead to the so.
luton Of a theft from the Marshall
drug store, 235 S. Statea ST.
Taken from the store were six
dozen tubes of toothpaste valued at
1923
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

second floor Of the building Most
OF the patrons had left following
the last door show and employees
escorted the remaining customers
10 safety when the alarm VS.
sounded.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
SIX Injured

Detroit Feb. 3-INS-The wave
OF accidents plaguing the Detroit
street Railway system continued
Wednesday when a DSR bus was
involved IN a or n With an auto.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
Girl Scout Notex

approximately so Girl Scouts,
their mothers and leaders attend
ed the private roller skating party
at the Sumpter rink, I to 10 p. m,
Tuesday.
Although gathering OF scrap sal
wage material is still incomplete,
the Scouts were very successful
in their initial drive Saturday and
have accumulated several tons.
Residents of the community who
have been concerned because the
Scouts did not arrive as expected
Saturday. are being asked to re-
tain their waste paper, rags and
cans until the girls get to them
after school as soon as weather
permits. They wish to thank every.
one for cooperation extended and
to assure them that the drive is
progressing successfully.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

NEW YORK -INS-German sol.
diers were warned today that loss
Of their entire families and des-
truction OF their homes is not suf.
tlcient excuse to overstay their
leave. The British radio. heard by
CHS, said Nazi military authori-
ties posted notices to this effect
in bomb-battered Berlin.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
ElRE DAMAGES CLUE

Detroit. Feb. 5--INS- Fire Of
undetermined origin "Wednesday
partially damaged ClAA. Royale, one
OF Detroiss WellAuowu Sght spots.
when a blaze broke out on the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

Friday dinner guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. Wasem. Judd Road. we're
Gene Schumau. Miss Carolyn Otto
and Miss Madeline Kalpak, all OF
Ann Arbor.
Guests for dinner Sunday at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Richardson and family were Mr..
and Mrs. Alya Carnes and son,
Plymouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartwell Russ and
father. George Thompson. were in
Belleville Sunday afternoon for the
funeral service of Mrs. Ada Lohr.
Guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Hammond and family Sunday,
were Mrs. Hammond's sister and
husband, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin
Hawker, Milan.
Sunday dinner guests at the
Martin Hearl home included Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Pernar and son,
Thomas, and PFC. William Haring.
Philadelphia, Pa. who is 1t present
stationed at Willow Run. Other
guests during the afternoon were
Mr.. and Mrs. William Houk and
family, Cherry Hill Road. Joyce
Hearl was home for the week end
from Bible School in Cleveland.
Mrs. r. NJ. Roland was a week
end visitor in East Lansing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Campbell
are home after spending three
weeks with Mrs. Campbells par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings Campbell
spent Sunday evening in Belleville
at the Gilman Mullreed home.
The c. H. Cornwells were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. D.
Cornwell and family. Kalamazoo.
Guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Mosher for dinner Saturday were
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rudick, Sr..
and son, Lawrence, Seaman &C,
Plymouth.
Jesse Hewens is in East Lansing
this week to attend the 29th annual
Farmers Week program at Mich.
igan State College.
Mrs. George Hammond and Mrs.
Clinton Hewens were in Dearborn
Wednesday where they ere guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Roberts,
and where Mrs. Hammond's moth.
e" Mrs. Emma Roberts. is also Wis.
iting.
MI and Mrs. Orval Throne and
son. Paul, were in Litchfield Sun.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

Federal grand jury in Washington
climaxes a two week investigation
of the famous Hopkins letter" by
returning three indictments against
George y. Brfggs, above, suspend
ed confidential aide to Interior Sec
rotary Harold Ickes. The grand
jury charged Briggs forged a let
ter on White House stationery pur.
porting to have been written by
Presidential Adviser Harry L. Hop
kins to DR.. Umphrey Lee. president
Of Southern Methodist University.
predicting that Wendell Willkie
would be the 1874 Republican
presidential nominee. (Tnterna-
iionaD.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
Church Night Observed

Sixty.five people attended Church
Night. Friday evening at Stony
Creek Church. A program OF accor-
dion music was provided by Gene
Schuman, Miss Carolyn Otto and
Miss Madeline Kalpack, Ann Ar.
Dor. A penny supper consisting OF
sandwiches, coffee and pie, was
served, following games. which net
ted a profit OF 81 to the treasury.
Committee for the evening were:
Mr.. and Mrs, E. c. Wasem, music; ;
Mr.. and Mrs Robert VANITY, re-
freshments, and Mrs. Harold,
games.
Class Has Party
Mrs. Ruth Cranson opened her
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

The Mary Martha Guild OF the
Stony Creek Church is meeting
Wednesday evening. February 8. at
the home OF Mrs. Thelma Dysing.
err, Whitaker, at p. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03
In the Sick Room

Mrs. Joseph Clark, teacher at
the Oaklswn School. reports tina;
her little son, Phillip has had TO
have both ears lanced, but n I'M
proving. Mrs. Clark resumed teach
ing today after a weeks absence.
Paul Throne. who has had a Sc
we're cold, is well on the road 10
recovery.
George Russ. young son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Hartwell Russ. Willis
Rd.. also was the victim OF infected
ears which required lancing last
week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03


Word received from Edward Lath-
ers informs his parents that, fol.
lowing his basic training. he has
been promoted to PFC and trans.
ferred to Ocean Side, California,
Amphibian Tractor Division. He
writes that he Is no longer under
such rigid regime and is free week
ends, every other night. and every
day after p. m. He also enjoys
having laundry done for him. He is
now classified as an expert rifle
man.
Kenneth VANITY, awaiting call IN
the U. S. Air Corps, was guest OF
honor at a family dinner at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Null
Sunday. Guests included his par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Theron VANITY,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Parker and two
children, Geddes. Mr.. and Mrs. VOL
ford Turner and three children. and
Mrs. Eleanor Sanderson.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

Raymond and Bruce Hammond
are not well.
Nancy'and Susan Day are III this
week and Betty Day is staying with
her grandmother. Mrs. Harry Day,
so that she will be able to attend
school the rest OF the week.
Larry Davis. who has been home
with an infected finger. is improy-
ing
Mrs. ]. s. O'Rourke, who has
been i'll with the flu. is still under
the care OF a physician.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-03

Class Has Party
Mrs. Ruth Cranson opened hel
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
Former Students
Meet in England

Fortunes of war have brought to-
gether two eX.Hurons, in reunion
in England. They are First. Lieu.
tenant Charles L. Schwartz, and
First Lieutenant Carl Schram, each
of whom is now serving with B.
II Flying Fortress group OF the
Eighth Air Force in England.
The lieutenants attended high
school together in Detroit, and were
roommates at Michigan State Nor
NAL College, They are now sta
toned at different bases only q
short distance apart.
Lieut.. Schram is Fortress Lifct
Lieut.. Schwartz is squadron bonn
bardier. The group, which led the
first American bombing attack on
targets in Berlin. was cited by the
President for its successful bomb
ing OF railroad marshalling yards at
Munster. Germany, in October
1913. As a component of the dis
tinguished Third Bombardment Di'
vision. the group also shared in a
presidential citation given the en-
tire division for its historic Eng
land.Africa shuttle bombing of an
important Messerschmitt fighter
plane plant at Regensburg, Ger
many, in August, of 1913.