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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07

~ JVaA 0A1NSA "
and let me take you home"
Jim sat there rocking; then he
stopped and his head Topped. He
was asleep doubled up.
Lola" said Ellery quickly.
What do you know about this bust
ness!"
What business!' Her eyes met
his, but they told nothing.
After n moment Ellery smiled.
Then he slung Jim across his shoul-
ders; Lola held the door open.
1.-TWO cars7"
~His and mine-or rather Pats"
I'll drive Jim's back in the morn
ing. Just leave IL parked outside"
said Lola. "And Mr.. Smith"
Miss Wright
Call again.
Perhaps"
"Only NEXT time" Lola smiled,
Knock"
With unexpected frmness, John
+. took command for the family.
mo fuss, Hermy," he said, wag-
Cling his thin forefnger ut her.
This Christmas somebody else does
the work"
John Fowler Wright, what on
earth"
We're all going up TO the noun
tains for Christmas dinner. Wen
spend the night at the Lodge, and
roast chestnuts around Bill York's
fire."
John, that . siily idea! Nora
took nv Thanksgiving away from
me, now you want my Christmas.
! won't hear Of it,"
But after looking into her hus-
bands eyes, Hermy stopped argu-
ing.
So Ed Hotchkiss was hired to
drive the Christmas gifts up to Bill
York's Lodge on top of Bald Noun
tain. with q note to Bill from John
F. concerning dinner, and lodgings,
and special preparations" old
John was mighty mysterious about
the whole thing. chortling like boy.
They were TO drive up to Bald
Mountain in two cars directly after
dinner Christmas Eve. Everything
was ready-the snow chains were
on the rear tires, old Ludie had al
ready left, released for the holiday.
and they were stamping about out
side the Wright house waiting for
Jim and Nora to join them :. . when
the door Of Eora's house opened and
out came Rosemary Haight, alone.
where are Jim and Eora!~
called Henry. "We1l never get to
the LODGE"
Rosemary shrugged. ~Noras not
going"
"What!"
"She says she doesn't feel we'll"
They found Nora in bed, still and
weak and greenish, and Jim prowl-
ing aimlessly about the room.
Slts nothing" declared Nora; but
it was an effort for her to talk. "Just
my stomach. You all 10 on ahead TO
the Lodge"
SWELL do no such thing" said
Pat Indignantly. "Jim. haven't You
called DR.. Willoughby!"
"She won't let me-"
wont lot you! What's she got
to say about it! I'm going down.
stairs this minute"
Pat" faltered Nora. Her sister
stopped. Don't"
"Now Nora"
Mrs. Haight opened her eyes. Il
won't have it." she said through her
teeth. am saying this for the last
time. l won't have interference. Do
you understand! I'm all right I'm
Nora bit her lip, then with an
effort continued: "Now please. Go
on. II feel better in the morning,
Jim and ! will join you at the
Lodge"
Daughter" said John r., clear
ing his throat, "it's time you and !
had an old-fashioned talk -"
LET me aloxsP Nora screamed.
They did %.
Ito be continued)
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07
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Abrum sloat, 2s. and lean
Moran, 20. both OF Ypsilanu.
Glenn William walther, %. and
r. Clarice Schon. 10. both OF Milan.
Cary James Davis. 90 aud Mary
Ellen Speer. 90. both Of Ypsilanti.
Robert G. Holiday. 10, and Pa
tricis Ann Posey, H. both Of Up.
SLANT.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07
TO CONSIDER REIEAsE

Lansing. July TAP The state
parole board announced today that
II would hold public hearing
July II to consider releasing elf.
ford Hayes. sentenced to life i'm.
prisonment in 1880 for armed rob.
berry OF a gasoline station in Ian.
sing Township.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07
TO CLEAN DESKS

Lansing. July ZAP The Sal.
wage Committee Of the state of.
flee OF Civilian Defense today
launched a campaign to clean out
desk traps" and salvage waste
paper found in desks both in Of.
fices and In homes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07

Out 11a-aasf--a---7sss--.s.ss.
That's IT," conceded Pat. 81 was
stupid not to have seen 1t before.
She's ignoring it, like a child. Close
your eyes and you won't see the
bogeyman. You're right, Ellery.
Its tho tos0n shes afrad Of"
Monday evening before Christ
mas, Mr.. Queen was sitting on q
stump just near the woods, watching
400 Hill Drive. There was no moon !;
1t was q still night and sounds car
ried crisply and far.
Jim and Nora were ut II again.
Mr.. Queen ehafed his cold hands.
1t was about money. Nora was
shrill. Where vas he spending his
money! What had happened to her
cameo brooch!
"Jim, you've got 70 tall me. This
can't 90 on. 1t can't"
Jim's voice was a mutter ut first,
but then it began to rise with,
Don't put me through . third de-
gree!'
The detective-author listened In
tently for something new, . clue;
but he heard nothing he had not
already learned. He rose from the
stump and made for the Wright
house and warmth. Suddenly he
stopped. The front door of Calamity
House-how much apter the phrase
seemed these days!-had slammed.
Ellery sprinted through the snow,
keeping In the shadows of the big
house.
Jim Haight was blowing down
the walk unevenly. He jumped into
his car.
Ellery ran 10 the Wright garage.
He had an arrangement with Pat:
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07
a|annity Town
BY EIIery Queen


| she always left the keys OF ner con-
vertible in the ignition lock for his
use in an emergency.
Jim's ear sloshed down the Hill
at dangerous pace, and Ellery fol-
lowed. He did not turn on Pats
headlights; he could see well enough
by the lights Of Jim's car.
Route is =. Vic Carlattis 80.
1t was almost ten o'clock when
Jim staggered out of the Hot Spot
and got into his car again. By its
weave and lurch Ellery knew Jim's
condition. Was he going home!
No. The turmoil 10 town. Going
into town!
Where!
Jim skidded 10 Q stop before n
poor wooden tenement in the heart
Of Low Village. He reeled into the
dark hallway.
A 25-watt bulb burned drearily In
the hall. Ellery saw Jim creep mp
the stairs, knock ut q door with a
paint-blistered panel.
"Jiml" Lola Wright's exelama-
ton.
The door closed
Ellery slipped up the stairs, feel
ing each step for its creaky spot
before putting his full weight on il.
At the landing, the detective-author
went swiftly 70 Lola's door and
pressed his ear To the thin panel.
"But you got to-" ne heard Jim
cry. Lola, don turn me down. I'm
desp'r't -"
But I've told you, Jim, I haven't
any money" said LOla's cool voice.
Here, sit down. Now, what are you
desperate about!" Lola was all but
cooling. ."There-isnt that more
comfortable! Come on, Jim, tell
little Lola all about it"
Haight began to weep. His weep
ing became muffled. Suddenly Lola
gasped. as if in pain, and Ellery
was about b crash through the
door.
Jim! You pushed mel"
"All a same! You said, ten Lola.
Oh, yeah! Well, I'm not tellin' you
anything!"
slim, you'd better 60 home"
"Gonna gimme dough, or not GIN
me-"
"But Jim, I told you ="
"Eobody1l gimme dough! Get in
trouble, his own wife won shell out.
Know what / oughta do! / ought
a."
"What, Jim!"
"Nothin'. Nothin' =" His voice
trailed. There was q long interval.
And then he heard Lola's faint cry
and Jim's awakening snort
II said take your hans of met"
Jim, wasn't-you fell asleep"
sYou were s-searchin' me! What
you lookin' for? Hsks"
slim. Don't y. do that. You're
hurting me-" Lola's voice was well
controlled.
"I1l hurt you plenyl IN show
you"
Mr.. Queen opened the door.
Lola and Jim were lettering on a
worn patch Of carpet in the middle
OF the room. His arms were around
her and he was trying to bend her
backward. She had the heel Of her
hand under his chin. His head was
far back, his eyes glazing.
"The United States Marines!"
murmured Mr.. Queen rs he plucked
Jim from Lola, and sat him down
on . sagging sofa. Jim covered his
face with his hands. ANY damage,
Lola!"
"No," she painted. "But Just how
much did you heart"
Just . scuffling," said Ellsry
mildly. 81 was coming up to pay
you that long-overdue visit. What's
the matter with Jim!"
"Plastered." Lola gave him her
full face now. "Poor Nora! l can't
imagine why he came here. Do you
suppose he's fallen IN love with
met"
"You ought 10 be able to answer
that yourself" replied Ellery. "Well.
Ar. Haight ] think you'd best say
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07

on his right hand. Both men we're
taken by ambulance TO the Ann Ar.
Dor hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07
To the Citizens of Washtenaw County:

We suggest that you vote for Albert ]. Rapp
for the nomination for Prosecuting Attorney
on the Republican ticket in the primary to be
held on July 18th, 1914.
Most of the men who are serving upon this
committee have very little interest in politics
as such. We feel, however that the situation
confronting the County of Washenaw is such
that every citizen should carefully consider the
of the legal affairs of the County for the next
two years.
The population Of this County has nearly
doubled crime has increased the civil business
of the County is becoming more important and
involved every day.
We feel that this County is entitled TO and
needs the best legal advice and legal services
obtainable 1t is no time for the County to trust
the administration of It's legal affairs TO mex
perienced hands.
This committee has carefully checked the
qualifications Of the two candidates seeking the
office of Prosecutor Mr. Rapp has been
lively engaged in the practice of the law for a
period of II years and handled the legal af-
fairs Of the County during the trying period
of the depression with distinction. He was
recognized as one Of the outstanding Prosecu-
tors Of the State, and honored by being
elected President of the Prosecuting Attorneys
This advertisement cont
Committee Of Washten
political
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-07-07

Association OF Michigan. He had no intention
of seeking the office Of Prosecuting Attorney
but only did so when urged by certain County
officials, members of the Board Of Supervisors
and many citizens, who are in position to rea-
lie the necessity of having an experienced and
capable Attorney upon whom they can rely fcl
legal advice
Under the law Of this State all Of the County
officials must rely upon the Prosecuting Attor-
ney for legal advice. A special appropriation
must be made by the Board Of Supervisors
when outside counsel is obtained 1t is our con-
sdered opinion that a Prosecutor should be Sc
lected who is not only capable, but who has
the confidence OF these officials in handling
the mutitudinous affairs OF this County. These
officials are entitled to advice upon which they
can rely. To show the confidence Of the public
officials of Washtenaw County in Mr. Rapp's
ability we point to the fact that since he has
left the office he has been retained TO assist In
the trial OF an important drain and in April
of this year again employed by the County
to personally handle the murder trial of Will
lam H. Padgett
We, therefore, request your careful consider
alton of Mr. Rapp's candidacy for the Repub-
lican nomination for Prosecuting Attorney 80
that this County may he assured of experienced
and efficient law enforcement.
buted by the non-partisan
v County.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22
HIT FROM SOUTHWEST

The Americans made their clos
est approach TO the outskirts of
Cherbourg along the main road
from the southwest. penetrating
10 within less than A mile Of the
suburb OF Octevllle yesterday
noon.
Three-quarters OF a mile west
OF the road lay a large fort known
as DeS Fourches atop a 200-fooi
hill.
Southeast of Cherbourg. an
other American column reached
the Saire River near lie Theil.
a third column outflanking
Cherbourg from the west cap
tured St Croix-Hague. five and
half miles beyond Cherbourg.
The twin American advances
promised 10 prevent Cherbourg's
defenders from fleeing 10 either
Cap de la Hague in the west or
Barfleur in the east for another
stand. American patrols already
were pushing toward both ex-
tremitieS.
No changes were reported from
other sectors Of the front.
ahu.a Il
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22
Italy S Mud
Slows Up 5th

ROME, June % GNS)-Amer-
lean Fifth Army spearheads con-
tinued advances today toward the
Germans Gothic Line despite
thick mud, which hampered the
Allies on all Italian fronts.
Gen. Wilson's communique an
nounced that the Fifth Army OF
1t. Gen. Clark continued TO drive
ahead on Highways and 70 70
within Is miles OF Pisa. western
anchor OF the Gothic Line.
British Eighth Army troops APP
preached Camerino and Nocra
Umbra and reached Fermo.
The communique also revealed
that a heavy toll was taken by
Allied naval units Of German
forces trying to escape from Elba
before IL fell 10 the French.
"Our craft allowed lighters to
load up with troops and then
ignited them with guns and
tOrpedoes. Three lighters were
torpedoed, and n fourth was
possibly sunk; others were HIT"
the official bulletin said.
Other Yank forces occupied
Paganico. while French elements
of the Fifth Army cleared the
Nazis from several villages. in
Guiding Montenero and Poggio
Ucello. British + gh h Army
forces occupied MORO in their
advance toward Camerino.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22
Army Commissions
For WASPs Blocked

WASHINGTON, June % ms
The House killed the WASP
bill. which would have, given
Army Air Force commissions 10
women pilots ferrying planes for
the army in the United States.
The bill was killed. 1S9 10 16e.
despite It's backing by Gen. Ar
mold. Secretary of War Stimson
and Gen Marshall because thou
sands Of men fhers are available
for the same lob
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22
u. 5. Files Tax Lien
AGAINST Gerald Smith

An income tax lien. charging
Gerald L. X. Smith and Eleanor
Smith OF 1883 Seyburn with fail
ure to pay 1898 allegedly due the
government was filed today in
federal court by Giles Kavanagh,
collector of internal revenue.
Every Day L. D-Day In Factories
The Detroit Times has far more
nationally famous features than
any other Detroit newspaper.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22
REPORT COMMANDMENT

Radio Vichy said an extremely
violent" air and naval lombard
ment of Cherbourg was under way
al $50 a. m. a half hour before
the expiration of the purported
ultimatum.
Refugees slipping through the
enemy lines said the enemy had
reinforced Cherbourg buildings as
strong points for street fighting
German demolition squads were
said 10 be continuing their blast
ing OF dock installations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22
u. M. Teacher to Talk

DIR. Wolfgang KrauS OF the fac
ulty of the University of Michigan
will speak at the Summer lnsti
tute on Current Issues tomorrow
in Wayne University.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22

LONDON. June % QNS)-The
Germans were declared in an Of
fetal Moscow broadcast early to-
day TO have lost 100000 officers
and men killed or taken prisoner
i'm the last three years IN Russia.
--LxeTN nnN La n-DaN In knrlnrlHa-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22
YankS Hit
CherbOurS

Continued from Page One)
are waiting for the signal 10
rain death on YOU. The guns Of
the Allied navles are aimed ut
YOU. You have no other way out
than 10 eapitulate."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-22

Army Air show IL Free--
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-09-22
Visitors From Portsmouth

Mrs. NJ. j. AVcrrettc and daughter.
rave, OF Portsmouth, Va, are SPEND
ing some time with Mrs. Aycret,e's
parents, Mr.. end Mrs.. !. W. Nf,hott.
at then home on North William
E.,Ctl.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-09-22
Enters Meredith

Miss Ann StarNoV ms g0uC N r.
Leigh where she viii ALTERED Mere .,i.
College.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-09-22
Miss Baitv To Wed
Daniel q. Elliott

Inc following announcement was
made today.
MI. and Mrs. Jesse Mitchell Baity
announce the approaching marriage
OF their daughter
Martha Tannahill
TO
Daniel Otis Elliot,
Army of the United States
Sunday. September q
FlNc-thiIty in the afternoon
First Methodist Church
Henderson. North Carolina
No invitations viii be issued in the
city. All friends of the couple are
cordially invited TO attend.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-09-22
BIRTHS
Birth If Dauobtcv

Mr. and Mrs. Is. Pctts Terrell n
nounre the birth of a daughter,
Susan, Tuesday, September 10, al
Maria Fmham hospital. Mother nd
daughter are reported to be getting
"IonG fine.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-09-22
At Meredith

Miss Peggy Parser ha, enrolled a.
. Meredith College where she will u.
= sophomore major in piano and
voice.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-09-22

More than 200 Kinds OF JOBS in th'
Army Air Forces are filled by mem
crs OF the Womcn's Army Corps.
Arkansas State press., 1944-05-19
:. EDITORIALS. :.
THE POST WAR PROGRAM N CROW

The nost-war program is a subject that has engaged
the attention Of many people who hold ldealS aoouV III u
One Of the most important factors, and one that is detrl-
mental in every phase, and even during the present con-
flict has brought about more unpleasantness than even the
subject of slavery, and that Is the undemocratlc pracUces
of Jim crow in public transportation.
How can America declare with decency and ask the
world to accept with any degree of sincerity her tenets OF
democracy as long as there exists a law motlvated 10 make
part of her citizenry better than another!
In the first place, this law as most laws in states that
are continuously bowling about states rights below the ma
pinary Mason-Dixon line, is contrary to the spirit ana prlh-
ciples of the Constitution of the United STATES, ana 3 lar,
the United States Supreme court in her various decisions
on matters brought before her resulting directly from lhe
lin crow system has always evaded this practice and has
never touched the root Of all the evil, jimcrowlsm.
This important factor will play a big part IN our post
war program as far as our peaceful relation exists, yet 1t
is seldom mentioned in any of our programs, Wlth the con-
tinuation of the jim crow system in our post war program,
it can clearly be seen in advance that the solid south IS
going to be the scene of many bloody battles. This is obvi-
Gus to many who are in authority, but they cling to the be-
lief that education will lessen our conflicts. we are sorry
that we are not as optimistic over the educational Vaae
of the future, with undemocratlc practices existing SOW
ing our relationship with one another, unless a different
trend of enlightened is used. The white man in power must
be educated to accept both sides of the question and weigh
in the balance the side that is more advantageous to the
community, and we are very doubtful if the dual system
will ever win.
We witness weekly near tragedies occurring in our
TRANSFORMATION system. local and national, directed from jim
crow practices. We are unable to state whether fear or level
heads keeps the incidents minor. but we do know, that our
boys who are facing steel on foreign shores will have no
fear and are not being trained to gather" %level-heads when
approached by enemies Of the principles they are fighting
for. You can describe the aftermath from here.
In our own city, last week, a bus operator was stab
bed by a Negro passenger, resulting directly from the JIM
crow law.
jim Grow on public transportation will have to go be-
fore America can boast decently about her democracy, and
before peaceful relations can be even dreamed of in a post
war program.
Arkansas State press., 1944-05-19
m
BY George II. Davenport
POLL TAXES - POLITICIANS

You have heard and read much about the Poll Tax Bill
now pending in the u. S. Congress. The Poll Tax was Gre
ated to help prevent Negroes in the South from voting. 1t is
rarely over one dollar a year and should not keep anyone
from voting who wants to vote. Most of this money goes
for the upkeep Of schools and this writer agrees that
one dollar a year is not too much to pay for an education
but, You and | know that the poll tax doesn't prevent the
Negro from voting and the proportion of money allotted to
Negro education is practically nil. Having lived in the South
30 years, we are of the opinion that in the poll tax fight
there is much ado about nothing First - if the poll tax
bill is repealed - Mr.. Winchester and Mr.. Lynch are still
top men in the South, and some schemes are being thrash
ed out in case the bill passes the House and Senate. We
sometimes wonder If the Negro in the South would bene-
fit by the Ballot? Now. before you boil over ponder over
the argument below. We have here in Chicago more of our
people elected to office than any city in America. We have
never been denied the ballot. We take a keen interest in
both Democratic and Republican elections, and vet - we
have no control over our own district. Although the Mayor
has claimed repeatedly that there is no discrimination on
account Of color, our firemen and policemen are treated
like the half castles in India and are r]elegated to the ex-
elusive Negro districts, yet; in the 3 districts comprising
Bonneville "the Ballot, the same ballot our southern
brethren are fighting for - is not powerful enough to get
us three Police Captains. And other considerations too nu-
morous to mention, which are usually paid for in return
for votes. Space alone prevents us from making comparj
sons to the voting North and the non-votng South. We
take leave with these words - "If the Negro in the South
Doesn't do any more with the vote than we are doing with
it in Chicago, then we say emphatically - You are better
off without itW
Arkansas State press., 1944-05-19
WE SUFFER TOO MUCH
HASTE

1t is strange, indeed, thaht In
our rapid acquisition Of better
places in American life-the out
standing jobs that have come to
us in recognition Of our abilities;
the social prestige we are attain
ing on the exploits of our Marian
Andersons, Paul Robesons, Joe
Louises, Ben Dayises, George
Washington Caryers, and so on
those leading us haven't seen the
fact that the great masse of Ne
groes the 20 million and over of
us who make up Americas big
gest minority group-are being
criminally neglected.
1t would be lovely indeed, If
that small minority of the Ameri-
can Negroes who have had the ad-
vantage Of schooling, exposure TO
cultural influences are ready to
take their place in the Negro mid
die class, whore all that maltcred.
The problem then would be-
hasically CHANGED. The possibili-
ties OF complete indignation into
American life Of the Negro would
be brighter.
Arkansas State press., 1944-05-19

implies d decent respect for the
beliefs of others, whether or not
we agree with them, Under 1t
freedom is permitted up to the
point where it impinges upon
the rights of others,
The American way of life is the
way to PROCESS through the utili-
cation of every resource - not
merely the natural ones of the
earth, but of that greatest re-
source of our nation-the intelli-
gence, the initiative. the produc-
tive power latent in every indi-
vidual, regardless of class, creed
or color.
The American way of life is the
way to the raiubow's end, to the
fulfilment Of the dream of broth
. erhood. We Americans may have
different faiths, different back
grounds, different speech, differ
emit color, We have the same way
of work, the same way of life.
We know the same sorrows, joys
and hopes. The American way
of life is the way by which We
may achieve the desire of all for
a world unYexed by war, UNI
troubled by want or fear.
The American way of life Is
| OUR way Let us walk in it for
centuries to come, its road made
steadily smoother by the patient
feet of each generation.