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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

LISBON
rHE Court of Miracles" Paris
most famous and infamous slum,
is being turned into a fortress
against the Allies.
Such is the word that has filtered
through underground channels re-
garding the facts behind a recent an
nouncement made by the NaZi radio
in the former French capital.
According 10 the NaZis, the Court
Of Miracles. immorta,Zed by Victor
Hugo, and by Francois Villon, who
once ruled there, is TO be destroyed
as part OF a general plan TO beautify
Paris according 20 German notions.
Wong with il, the NaZis say they
Ind TO destroy the walls Of Paris,
in the shadow of which the Court of
Miracles has long spent its evil and
sinister existence
Fears of impending invasion. how
ever, are reported actually 10 have
prompted the Nazis 10 convert the
old walls into modern fertilization
ringing the city. behind which. If
necessary. the occupying garrison
can make last.ditCh stand.
Not that the Court of Miracles
would be- greatly missed For the
hideouS SlumS have been an ugly
birthmark upon the complexion of
Paris since ancient days.
Nobody knows just when the
Court of Miracles got its start II
was long ago For a while with its
vcrmin and its Migrants, il festercd
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

pity among paSSerS-b'.
When he died ii was
discovered that his de.
tormity was a disguised
treasure chest contain
ing $4,000 francs.
Hippolyte VitasSe, a
lean tatterdemaIion
who staked out Menil.
mOntant for his fraud.
kept a daily record OF
his unholy profits. He
wrote a book on THE
Art of Begging"
Forgotten celebrities
occasionally found sur.
cease in the misery OF
the Court of Miracles.
La Goulue, dethroned
Queen of the Can-can."
lived in a wagon near
the Porte Montmartrc.
Lucie de Matha. one
time favorite Of the
footlights. lodged with
her pet dogs in a van
at ST Denis. Raymond
Gran, a baritone of the
Paris Opera. died in a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

ing themselves up to resemble all
kinds of pitiful cripples, by such
tricks as Strapping an arm to the
body and dangling an empty coat
sleeve, or binding a lower leg TO the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

children were hidden in accordance
with tho custom OF the notorious
Prince Liuba Cerebowsky. who kid
mapped - smalF-U1cs, manned their
bodies and sold them 10 beggar
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

cliqueS for eXploita-
ton in the solicita.
ton of money.
There, like Fagin,
Emile Charon, itin-
Grant pc q d er
IN u sometime
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

within the gates OF PdrlS I'M
I'll an early Louis drove il
out. Then IL was re.estab.
lished outside the city walls
and, as successive kings of
France enlarged the city and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

wrestler AZ street
fairs. founded a
notorious school Of
thieves close by the
Porte ChatillOn.
The less daring
restricted their &C.
tivities 10 prowliny
among the refuse
boxes Of the city at
dawn. plucking dis
card g d clothing,
wire. ca n $. wine
bottles, buttons and
kitchen crusts from
the debris. Late in
the day they gath.
cred in the Court
Of Miracles a n Il
bartered their re-
coverieS for a few
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

thigh 10 show only a
stump, residents OF
the district would hob
BILE around Paris, beg
ging for a living. But
when night came they
would "miraCulouSly"
recover from [ h cir
"detormiticS."
Nothing was too low
for these disciples of
evil. Among them
were gypsy encamp-
mcntS where stolen
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25

cNtepOcl the lOI-
tificationS. il NOV
ed just beyond.
The last walls
were built during
he reign of Louis
Philippe 49, 80.
1919 and stood
until 1919 Work
men began their
demolition I l. q 4
as part Of the
capitals postwar
rebuilding Today
there is scarcely
a vestigp left of
the ranlpartS.
The high sound
- name Of the
~ny was de-
rived fT o m [ n 9
pseudo miracles
a C c 0 m p lis h ed
there. After max.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25
sometime

Paris Ragpicker
Siesta After n Hard
Days Work.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

public. Lend-lease. the destroyer
deal. economic sanctions against
the Axis. and even the selectiye
service act were constantly put
before the American people a.
measures intended 90 keep US
out of war.
No, the theory Of the
uRprepeked attack -riii-Hot
wash, and can not be offered a.
an eNtenuating circumstance for
Mr.. RooSe,elt's failure 10 safe
guard our shores against attack.
just when the President saw
that the safety and welfare Of
the United States in years 10
come then lay In our entry, we
cannot say. for he never told us.
80. He did not tell u. First,
because he did not have the
courage 10 admit that his seven
year policy Of isolation and APP
peaSement had been failure,
which had contributed 10 bring
ing that war about, and tina; the
oni, way left In redeem this
failure 81 his craftsmanship. was
for the nation 10 70 90 war.
SECONDLY. he did not tell III
the truth because he wanted a
third term. And who would vote
for three terms for n statesman,
who. by asking fo' war, how
ever necessary. in asking admit
ted his own gigantic failure TO
preXeni'it it,"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

RACES
Hand-fo-Hend Combat
Reported in Streets

MOON, Oct. IS Sunday
(UP) - Russian and Yugoslav
troops yesterday stormed into
Belgrade and heavy hand-to-hand
street battles are raging in the
center of the city, Marshal Tito
announced last night. The fan of
the Yugoslav capital appeared
imminent.
Other Red army forces re-
portedly shifted the weight of their
assault against East Prussia from
the eastern borders of the south
ern underbelly OF the Junker
stronghold and Berlin admitted
that the Red army had gained in
drive toward Danzig.
PUSH on RAIL HUB
Meanwhile, two Soviet armies,
which captured the Latvian capi-
tai of Riga Friday, pressed the
Germans in Latvia back toward
the big rail hub of Jelgava.
Advancing on a 20-mile front
between Riga and Berzu, the Rus
SLAMS were threatening 10 trap
large number OF Germans in peat
hogs northwest OF the Jelgava-
Riga line.
In HuRgaFiaH-aRneNed Transyl-
vania, Russian troops advancing
on a 70-mile front were clearing
out mountain railroads and roll
ing back a German salient.
NAILS HOLD MEMEL
Moscow indicated the Germans
still were holding in the East
PrusSlan Baltic port Of Memel
Soviet bombers heavily attacked
the city.
Possibly indicating that the
enemy might be preparing 10
evacuate Memel Moscow's var
bulletins said there were nine
German troop transports in the
port during the raid.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15
5000
Blood Donors

A drive to Ert 5000 blood donors
between Sunday and Dee. Z, the
anniversary Of Pearl Harbor. was
announced Saturday by Mrs Char
lot,e Turner. adWtant OF the Navy
Mothers Club No 6s, located al
l43 GFiSwold
Climax Of the drive viii be a
parade Of donors and prospective
donors on Dec. I. beginning al
10 a m.
Club members hope 10 send the
) .OO0 plntS Of blood overseas as a
Christmas present for wounded
Servlccmcn. Not only club mem
bers. but all their friends are
eligible n participate IN this
patriotic effort TO remember Pearl
Harbor DAY
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15
Clare Luce Declares Roosevelt
Incompetent in Foreign Affairs
Hits 4th Term.
Says President
Lied Us Into War

CHICAGO, Oct. IA (INS)-
The Democratic argument for a
fourth term on the basis of
President Roosevelt's states
manship was roughed up and
tossed directly back into the
lap of the New Deal today by
Rep. Clare Boothe Luce of Con-
necticut.
Pulling no punches. Rep Luce
declared that, far from being a
great statesman, the President
has proved mot only untrust-
worthy, but also incompetent" in
the field OF foreign affairs.
"For he IL the only American
president" she declared. "who
ever lied us into war because
he did not have the political
courage 10 lead us into II.
Thus, I'm the end, the shame
Of Pearl Harbor was Mr.. ROOse-
Velt'S shame"
OsVVN 1hON ~ HALL
Rep. Luce received a tumultuous
reception by more than 5000
persons who crowded into Or
chestra Hall last night. Police
estimated that more than 5000
others damned in the foyer and
stood on the sidewalk
Methodically. the blonde al
tractive congreSswoman examined
Mr.. RooSeVelts statements on
foreign policy up 10 Pearl Harbor
and unearthed what she said was
an abundance OF contradictions
and misleading views,
There II no doubt" she
asserted, that Mr.. Roosevelt
has now had splendid edu-
cation in foreign affairs. He
has matricnlaied In the greatest
course ever given an American
president by tough old Professor
Mars.
But the education Of Frank
lin DelanO Roosevelt has been
paid for in the blood and
treasure OF this land. And now
he asks us TO hand him
fourth term, NJ our expense. 10
take his frst degree as a states
man.
Shall we trust the making
~ new peace 90 the tired and
shaking hands Of a man who
could not keep the one he in
herited when he was young and
strong:
He failed In his greatest
obligation 10 the nation. before
God. and under the ConSti.
tuition"
SPONSORED BY COR WOMEN
Mrs Luce spoke in Orchestra
Hall last night before meeting
sponsored by the WompnS divi-
SONS Of the state and Cook
County Republican central com
-nittees- s-IhA-cQP- drive fef fiiiit.-
nols' p electoral votes gathered
intensity.
She quoted statements rs Prime
Minister Churchill and Oliver
Iyttleton British minister ~ pro-
durnon. relative 10 tho japanese
attack on Pearl Harhor
Churchill she SAID stated I'm 2
broadcast four months before
Pearl Harhor that N Hitler has
not Yet declared war on the
United States n Is certainly not
because he would not find a pre-
text
She recalled the explosive dec
laration. later retracted. Of Lyttle.
ton that Japan was provoked into
attacking America al Pearl Har-
Dor Mrs Luce continued:
NOW II IL historically true
that We were militarily attacked
| at Pearl Harbor. But was this
attack by Hitler's partner really
unprovoked
ITO he sure Mr.. Roosevelt
talked peace and neutrality In
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

Order the United States War
savings Stamps from your De-
troit Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them 10 YOUR home.
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Incentive System
 To Be Continued
 And Improved On

At the regular June meeting of the General Committee, it was voted that the Incentive Committee should continue it's work in at tempting to improve the Incentive System.
 The General Committee also voted that Incentive System should be continued to the completion of the second three-month period which will end June 30, 1914 upon whatever basis the Union Incentive Committee and management could agree upon.
 The Incentive Committee is now trying to put the final touches to the revised Incentive System with the management so that April and May results can be announced and payment can be made of any bonus which has been earned during those two months.
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Staff of Sub Picks "A Queen of EBCO

The staff of the Sub Is pleased to present it's choice for the Queen of the Electric Boat Co. for 1914, Dorothy Kilgore.
 Dot is employed in Dept. 3S7 in the Victory Yard, and halls from Kingsport, Tennessee. likes all sports, but has a particular fond ness for basketball and football.
 Her husband k In the U. 8. Navy attached to the Groton Air Base.
 Due to unexpected difficulties, it was necessary to conclude our contest much sooner than planned, thus explaining the reason we are presenting our Queen so soon.
 The Sub staff presents it's con- gratulations to Dorothy. and to the readers, don't forget, Dottie will be the guest on the Sub pro- gram tonight, and will be inter- viewed by former society editor. Dorothy Irons. Remember the time-6:45 instead of 6:3O-tonight Thursday.
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Vacation Money to Total Over $75O,OOO

The vacation money, which will be distributed Saturday will total over $75O,OOO according to reliable Union estimates.
 More than 5000 workers will get a retroactive weeks pay to make up for the vacation that they did not receive in 1943
 Between 2,000 and 5000 workers will receive two weeks pay for five years service.
 About 1000 workers will share in vacation money.
 The average hourly rate for the workers who are getting vacation money is estimated at about $1 05 per hour, very conServatively. Ac- cordingly, the vacation pay checks for one week will run over $50 each and for two weeks will run over -$1O0 each. Therefore, more than 5000 workers will receive over $1O0 each, either because they have two weeks vacation coming for five years service or because they have one week coming for 1924 and one week for 1043.
The sub., 1944-06-22
July 4th Paid Holiday

Under the contract between the independent Union and the man. agement July 4 is a paid holiday, which means that all workers re- ceive as bonus a full days pay regardless of whether they work or not. If they do work they re- ceive two and one half times their normal pay.
 There are four other paid holi- days during the year, and the achievement of five paid holidays a year by the Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers Union is one of it's most outstanding accomplish ments and which repays the work CTS many times the dues which the Union collects.
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entered the employ of the Company after January 1, 1922 ard before July 1, 1922 should receive in their pay on Saturday vacation money for 96 hours.
 All workers should check up and see what hourly rate was used by the company in calculating their pay. The Company has to use the rate which is now in force for all employees receiving 1944 vacation money. The 1943 vacation money is based on the rate which was in force for these employees on July 2. 1943.
 Any problems or questions should be promptly referred to Union de- partmental representatives or to Union Business Agent, Harold W. Cruise who can be found at the Union office at No. l Poquonock Road.
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Vacation Money Due Saturday,

On Saturday, June A, 1914 there Is. scheduled for distribution to all local workers vacation money. Workers represented by the Ship builders Union, (by reason of the Union victory in it's dispute case with the Company, decided in favor of the union by the War Labor Board will be paid as follows:
 All workers having one years service as of July l, 1944 get 48 hours base pay.
 All workers having five years service as of July l, 1914 get 96 hours base pay.
 All workers who had one years service on July 2, 1943. but less than IS months service and who therefore did not re- ceive a vacation last summer get a weeks pay of 48 hours base pay.
 This means that workers who
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made under the contract between the SMEU and the Electric Boat Company and also under der .sions in favor of the Union by the Ship building Commission of the War Labor Board in it's dispute with the Company. Payment of this huge sum is the climax of almost years effort by the Union.
 Actual collective bargaining commenced on July B, 1943. The Union work began even before thlS by the representatives, Union Executive Committee and Union Attorney in assembling proposals which were actually submitted to the management Between July 2S. 1943 and December g, date ot signing of the contract, the Union Executive Commission and the Management were. in almost con- stant negotiations. Between De- cember g, 1943 and the present time the Union has been engaged both in negotiations with the Management and in presentation of its cases to the War Labor Board.
 There is still unsettled and un- der appeal a number of matters. The Union is hopeful of additional success which will result in many thousands of dollars for other groups of employees The matters unsettled involve retroactivity for painters dirty money, straighten- ing out of trial crew rates, erectorS, generator operators, furnace strik- CTS, foundry chippers, stage build CTS, brakemen, obstruction and alloy welding and working lead CTS.
The sub., 1944-06-22
Union to Bargain For Craftsmen

The Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers Union is ready too and will, without further delay, com mence negotiations with the Elec- tric Boat Company for job classi- fication and wage schedule for yard draftsmen.
 This group of employees was the subject matter of a jurisdictional dispute between the Shipbuilders Union and the National Council of Marine Craftsmen earlier this year.
 The matter came up for formal hearing before the National Labor Relations Board and it decided in favor of the Shipbuilders Union by rejecting the petition of the drafts men organization to expand their unit so that it would include yard draftsmen and drafting room steno- graphers.
 When the Union was negotiating it's contract with the management, it could not bargain for the yard draftsmen because of this union juriSdictional fight.
 Now that the matter has been settled, the union will seek to es- tablish a suitable schedule.
 The Union Executive Committee has appointed a committee consist ing of c. Rowland Bishop, Philip Santangello and Arthur C. Ward. Tn addition to this committee the yard draftsmen will select repre- sentatives to join the committee be- foe the management. It is also expected that the union business agent, Harold w. Cruise, will repre- sent the union in the. negotiations
 The yard draftsmen are seeking a wage schedule which will range from 93c an hour for lowest third class rate to $2.18 per hour as the highest specialist rate.
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lar field, and receipts sent to the committee here.
 The cigarettes are being sent to all areas including the Inva- sion front, the Italian front, the South Pacific and Burma, to the armed forces including the Army. Navy and Marines.
 Letter from Chairman Dear Committee Members:
 It is difficult for me to express my deep gratitude for your CO., operation and my admiration for your hard work and success in making the Servicemen's Cigarette Campaign go lover the top.
 Due to the untiring and compe- tent efforts of the General Commit tee, who gave up their supper hour night after night and attended meetings to plan the campaign and deal with problems that came up. the drive was in every way praise-worthy accomplishment.
 I want to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely the Gen eral Committee, which includes Mark Hammond and Edward Bangs as honorary co-chairmen, Whitey Brettman, treasurer, Pat Herbert, secretary, Frank O'Hara, Charles Chapman, Vinny Curran, Bill Eb- binghaus, Frank Kohlbecker, Phil Santangelo, Rudy LaPalme, Chris Montalto, Rosey Siragusa, Frank Babcock, William Dawson. Buck Gavett, and their assistants in talk ing up the final collection.
 These include Tom Norton, John Fitzpatrick, Roy Stammen, Dave Baum, Laura Beckwith, Catherine Dawson and Bernice Arthur of Dept. B; Tom Frusher and Abe Steingard of Dept. B; Happy Sampson or Dept. 41; E. McHattie. Gerald Preston and John Cherrick of Dept. 34; Joe DiNoto of Dept. 25; Nell Hendrickson and Marge Wallace of Dept. 31; c. Carlton of Dept. 3O3; D. Hargey. M Comeau, Rita Hague and E. Yankowski of Dept. 3O5; Shirley Foster and M. Garrison of Dept. 307; c. Des- Dept. 369; R. Perkins of Dept. 3O9; champs of Dept. 3O8; A. Curley of Charles Stiefel of Dept. 20; Helen Cotuoir, Marilyn Schoff, Alice Buell. and Judd of Dept. 36; Bill McKen- ma of Dept. 70; Ann Henderschock of Dept. 37; Helen Dudley, Elinor Weidler, Fay Donahue, Gladys Hackett. Ray Burton, Kay Kussel, Genevieve Fallon, A. Wingate and M. Church, Joe Milligan and his capable workers from the Main Yard, second shift.
 wish also to thank MeSsrs. Darrow and Ballantine of the Pub lie Relations Office for their help. as well as the staff of the Sub.
 Sincerely,
 Thomas Martin, Chairman
 Servicemens Cigarette Campaign
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OAAu SlAllI, WIAO I1oA AAO0AU VI O"AA~A
 plants conducting similar cam
 paigns, and who felt that Electric Boat workers would welcome an opportunity to express their ap- preciation to the fighting men. in a more direct manner than that afforded by the Red Cross or the USO. These workers contacted others they thought would be in terested and secured the use of the Apprentice School room and held their first meeting April IT. At this time the whole idea was discussed, officers elected, the de- cision made to contact several of the leading tobacco companies.
 Almost nightly after that meet ings were held at supper time to plan the publicity, the collection, and endless details that were en- countered as the drive got under way. After considering the offers of the various tobacco concerns, the group decided to accept that of the Liggett and Myers Co.,, mak- CTS of Chesterfelds, since they off, fered cigarettes at five cents a pack, $25 a case, and one case free with every ten purchased. Since they also gave the committee the glass banks to use and supplied the posters, there were absolutely no expenses incurred by the con- mittee, so that the money collected, down to the last nickel, will go for cigarettes to be sent abroad.
 If. you calculate that there are 14,O00 employees at the Electric Boat Co.,, and that everyone has at least one relative or close friend in the service it means that pos- sible 14,000 men we know are in battle fronts all over the world, and soon will be receiving cigar cites with stamp on them read ing From the Workers of the Electric Boat Co.,, Groton, Conn" The cigarettes are shipped as war material by the War Department 0AhA OV AAoNC oPCC0 dllQ U1OCCCLlOI
 all the way to the military zones. In addition, each carton will have postcard addressed to the chair. men of the committee and saying on the other side, Tt gives us pleasure to send to you these ChesterfieldS. We hope you en- joy them. Best wishes and good luck. Our name and address IS printed on the other side, and If you will sign below and return this card, it will let us know that the cigarettes were delivered" When the soldiers write back to us, the cards will be posted throughout the plant. As added proof that they are sent to the theatres of war specified, the shipments are checked at four places, at the to- bacco company, the War Depart ment, the Special Service Officer at the point of delivery, and the commanding officer at particu-
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Cigarette Driue At Boat Co.
 Ends; Reaches Sum of $l675

The Servicemen's Cigarette Campaign Committee has concluded it's drive at the Electric Boat Co., and has reached the $1675 back to the beginning of the drive originated by four workers at the Victory Yard
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1,25O,O00toEmployees
Collective Bargaining of
 Independent Union Pays Off

The retroactive back pay which paid off last Sat- urday the vacation money which will be paid off this Saturday will total OOO These payments being
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-13
Finds Her Body

HIS mothers body was flung
across half-made bed, her
eyes staring unSceingly az the
ceiling.
The 59-year-old woman was
fully clothed. and her hands
leashed behind her back, a
knotted beige stocking holding
them fast A black hole was in
her temple.
In response 10 the sons call
Patrolman George La Co.'s ar
rived a few minutes later; and
when he was told that Jeanne
Schuellain had visited the VIC
tim, he began a search for her
In the adjacent bedroom he
came upon 1S-year-old Jeanne's
body, seated in an easy chair,
her feet and hands securely
bound with silk stockings.
Aside from a black hole in her
left temple, a smaller one in
her right. there was no other
signs of violence. The girl was
neatly dressed, her clothing had
not been diSarranged. and she
still wore her heavy coat.