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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19

INTERNATIONALLY chorus
OF approval by expert witnesses is
expected in military circles when
hearing begins next week on unifi-
cation OF American armed forces
in a single department OF war.
Secretary OF War Stimson will be
one OF the first witnesses before
the special House Committee On
postwar military policy, headed by
Rep. Woodrum (D-Na), which has
Sc unity Of command as its first
study.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19
What They're Whispering in Gotham

six-year-old lobby Hockey, whose
femme fans use rattles instead OF
lipstick Jim Ameche calling his
brother Alexander Graham on
phone of the same name. at Sch
raffts... Barbara Bannister and
Lenore Lennon at the is Club with
man between them TO-. Muriel
Angelius OF EARLY to Bed" auto
graphing the lining OF Wac's hat
CHATS a new one,) in front OF the
Broadhurst.., Mrs. Joe Louis
(Marva Trotterl who is being sued
: her attorney. Henry o. Fergu'
son. for counsel fees.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19

Recommendations Minister
Churchill. speaking in answer to
several questions concerning cur
rent and recent conferences to-
ward postwar agreements. told the
House OF Commons Tuesday that
the great body Of work achieved
by League of Nations" ought not
he lost in the postwar interna-
tional peace setup. think II the
League of Nations had been prop.
erly backed up It would have been
successful" he said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19
THEY SAY

Reading, Pa.-Brig. Gen. Frank
I. Hines. veterans administrator:
BY the time the veterans of the
present war reach the present age
of the veterans OF the last war, the
Veterans Administration will need
500 thousand ChospitaD beds.
Washington-Sen. Homer Fer
guson (Rl- Mich. on the Truman
Investigating Committee: Il am
more convinced than ever that the
cost.plus contract causes boarding
of labor and material, carelessness,
extravaganza and inettciency."
New York;. Edgar Hoover: at
is to the legitimate press that We
must look for protection from the
false prophets and the deliberate
propagandists.
New York-Rep Joseph Clark
Baldwin (D) y. Y, just returned
from London and Algiers: 81 am
convinced that Gen. DeGaulle is a
sincere patriot who has the best
interests OF France as his only
aim"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19

CHICAGO-AP-The key 10 the
Republican keynoter choice re-
manned in hands Tuesday OF OF.
member arrangements committee
as supporters OF the party's presi-
dental candidates carefully re-
Trained from showing their cards
in a backstage game. With sup
porters of Gov. Thomas E. Dewey
OF New York apparently able TO
veto any unacceptable choice. ],
Russell Sprague. New York com
mitteeman and Dewey hacker, said
he had no particular individual in
mind to make the party's June 26
kickoff speech.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19

LONDON-AP - Broad control
over Britain's water supply was
asked by government Tuesday in
a white paper presented to parlia.
ment which would give the health
T. nistry authority to make and en-
force regulations designed TO pre-
vent misuse. waste and pollution.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19
Half-Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

Twenty Years Ago
special conveyed large Of Masons to Detroit 70
confer degree work at Ionic temple.
Miss Esee Downing reelected president OF League OF
Elizabeth Carey and Mrs T L. Hanknson
secretary b. Clzbe corresponding
rotary.
The work Of completing between Ann Abor and
Ypsnt washtenaw Road will be started The road will be
closed for traffic until time in June.
Birth Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. Russell Gau Russell
Gaut, Jr.
Wedding: Al home ceremony Harold H. Kelly MI
and Mrs NJ NJ Kelly united in marriage Miss Marian
Keedle, daughter OF Albert Keedle, Geddes.
Fifty Years Ago
The Ypslanu Bicycle Club numbers - members Il will
try to the Keeiey institute auditorium for place.
labor riot in Detroit resulted life
Voundng Of the sheriff and other officers Police
PEELED TO fire the rioters in order que the
Silver. long secretary Of the Ywc A. is tho
guest Of Miss Frances Hgley.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19

HARTFORD, Conn.-INS-Rep
Clare Boothe Luce (R) Conn,
was among the Is delegates
named to the Republican National
Convention from Connecticut at a
state convention which unani
mously adopted a "tavorite SON
resolution. urging that Gov. Ray
mond z. Baldwin's name be pre-
scented at Chicago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19
Today's Horoscope

IUudJ HUIOoCUVb
You have an artistic tempera-
ment, are intellectual. and fond
OF music and travel. You enjoy
outdoor sports. You should take
great pride In your possessions
and abilities, and use them TO
your best advantage. You are
sincere and will have many close
friendships. Safeguard your health
and that Of your household dur.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19

clgaret stubs. Flinging them
carelessly away may be danger
Gus as well as q careless prac-
tice.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19

ing the next year. Deal taetfully
with others. A threat exists OF
deception in love, domestic or so
cial activities. Today's child Will
be original. versatile, quick-wit-
ted and courageous. He or she
will be fortunate in the main, and
will undertake many voyages.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19

DR.. Clendening will answer
questions Of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19
One Minute Test

One-Mlnute Test
/. What famous document was
signed on the meadow Of Runny-
mede In the year 1915?
2. Are all veterans Of the hrst
World war automatically mem
bers OF the American Legion?
3. What Is a "scarifer"
Words OF Wisdom
II thou suffer injustice, con-
sole myself; the true unhapplness
Is In doing it.-DemocritU.
Hints on Etiquette
Be careful where you throw
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19
one-MInute Test Answers

One-MInute Test AnoWCTa
/. The Magma Charta.
2. No. but all are eligible for
membership
3. One who scratches or cuts,
either mentally or physically,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19
Your Health
Tropical Diseases
Not Likely to be
Brought TO u. S.
BY Logan CienoennIns. N. o.

DOCTORS WHOSE experience
has been confined to the continent
al United States do not know very
much about tropical diseases. The
war has exposed our troops in
Africa, and the South Pacific to
many tropical diseases and the
apprehension is aroused that with
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-19
Words OF Wisdom
Hints on EtIquette

Be careful where you throw
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08

first youth 10 flee from the Cassl.
dy Lake honor camp. had been
captured at Kalamazoo. Peterson.
who fled April 16, will be charged
with prison escape. the warden
said
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08
GIBBONS RITES FRIDAY

Jackson. Mich. June S-AP-Fu-
neral services will be held here at
9 a. NJ. Friday for James Gibbons,
deputy state commissioner OF labor
from 1925 to 1882. Gibbons, who
was 81. died Tuesday at University
Hospital in Ann Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08

Corps said today that well organ,
lied members OF the Dutch under
ground are all ready to go-they
wait just the right hint from the
Allies"
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08
PlttsfleId Aid Meets


The Pittsfeld Ladies' Aid Socie-
: met Thursday afternoon at the
me of Mrs. Rust, n. Huron St,
psilanti. The president, Mrs.
,ssie Lurkins. presided over the
psiness meeting and Mrs. Ruth
'!usser had charge OF the devo-
ions. Following the business
meeting letters were read by moth
ers or relatives who have boys in
service. these letters were very
interesting Readings were given
by Mrs Slusser, Mrs. Krohn and
Mrs. Ada Mae Harwood. Commit
tee in charge Of the July meeting
are Mrs. Lillian Sheppard, Mrs.
Ella Miller, Mrs. Carrie White and
Mrs. Anna Munger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Heimer-
dinger, Manchester, were dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Shep-
pard Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Weiner. Ann
Arbor, were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs
A. d. Cain over Memorial Day.
Mr.. and Mrs George Palmer, Ad-
olson. spent Memorial Day in Yp-
silanti.
Mrs. Grace Freeman, South Up
silanti. returned home after spend
ing few days at the Clifford Hey
nolds home.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08
THURSDAY JUNE

Washington. June SAP Deep
in the woods OF Michigan a little
group OF men are intensifying a
watch for enemy hrnadcasters who
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08

Holland, Mich, June s-AP-An.
xious for the fray 10 get going in
his own country. Sgt. r. c. Zon.
dervan OF the Netherlands Marine
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08

might become desperate and hold.
er now that the invasion OF Europe
is under way They operate a pri-
mary mon!toring station Of the Ra-
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08

Inns is the inside Of a Navy Patrol
Bomber. All four men are using
telephone equipment. Consider that
this country is building over LOG, 900
planes of all types every year. and
you get some idea Of wartime tele-
phone needs in the air alone.
Land and sea forces use far
greater quantities of communica-
tons equipment must have more
and more as time goes on.
Naturally, it has become increas-
ingly difficult to fill telephone
service requests here at home. In
supplying a quarter Of a million
more telephones since the beginning
of the Defense program, our reserve
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08
YOUTH CAPTURED

Jackson. Mich, June SAP
Warden Harry Jackson OF South.
ern Michigan Prison reported Wed.
nesday that Wayne Peterson. tho
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08

dio Intelligence Division (RIDl.
busy since Pearl Harbor running
down hidden and illegal radio
equipment
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08
Begole News
END SCHOOL YEAR

END SCHOOL YEAR
WITH PICNIC AT PARK
Begole. Mich, June S-BeEole
School closed June with a picnic
at Prospect Park. A picnic dinner
was served 10 l40 persons
This has been a very successful
year in the primary department
with Mrs. Albert Thayer in charge.
The second grade children have
Just completed a Unit Reader call
ed We Go Away, which is the
story OF little girls and boy
vacation trip 10 Washington. d. c.
After completing the reader the
children made a frieze in colored
chalk depicting some OF the scenes
on the trip such as the Capitol.
Mount Vernon. Lincoln Memorial
and Washingtons Monument.
The second and third grade chill
dren have just finished a unit on
birds after which they made a
group book about birds. They also
took a trip TO the woods to study
birds and flowers.
The children in the primary
grades have made very good use OF
their library books this year, hav-
ing read a total of 254. Mary Alice
Fast, grade 3, rates first, as sh'
read 45 books. while Miliicent sin
den, Grade 2, rates second with
.32.
The children have been having
a contest by grades in buying De.
tense Stamps. The grade having
the nearest 100 per cent gets the
flag for one week This week
resulted in a tie between the sec
ond and third grades.
The total amount OF stamps and
bonds purchased for the entire
year by the primary room was
$l,S35s5.
Richard Cantwell. grade 8, had
the most nearly perfect record in
attendance as he was absent only
one day for the entire year.
Those graduating from the
eighth grade were Eugene vii.
ford, Shirley Krohn. Gerald Hus-
ton, Jimmie Dixon and Zela Wright,
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08

facilities have been about used up.
Orders for telephones essential to
the war effort are filled promptly.
Other requests for new service are
handled under definite procedure
as present users give up service.
But there is a long and growing
waiting list.
We are confident you want war
needs to be met ahead of all else.
If you are inconvenience, we trust
you will understand.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08

Former Resident In Hospital
Mrs. J. f. Sheppard received
word that her aunt, Mrs. Eliza
beth Sherman, who has been living
with her daughter, Mrs Joseph
Goss, Cadillac, fell and broke her
hip and is confined in Mercy Hos
pital, Cadillac. Mrs Sherman will
be so years old this month and
lived for many years near Willis.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-06-08
MICHIGAN BELL
TELEPHONE COMPANY

= ST ~ nTu Wls BOND NOM =
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-22

schoolboy wrote, "See to it that you
do not injure the sacred lilac"
In the early days of the war. addi-
tional First Aid lessons were given to
youngsters as protection against pos
sible air raids or gas attacks.
This brought forth more amusing
answers to examination papers. Asked
What is the prescribed treatment for
mustard gas?" the examtaker re-
piled, Mustard gas can result from
eating too many frankfurters. Treat
ment should be deep breathing and
bicarbonate of soda"
Another Lad wrote, I'm case of an
air raid alarm, shut windows, pull
down blinds. sit down and close your
eyes, and then look for the air raid
warden
ain the event of any trouble" said
a young lass, look for your nearest
air raid warden, who is usually wear
ing an armband and a white pithy
helmet"
Describing First Aid treatment for
a leg or arm fracture suffered during
a blackout, a Junior First-Aider di-
rected, use flashlight sparingly. Rap
arm or leg with splints handy. If
not, a baseball bat"
A word of advice was h.Ssed along
by another boy in writing bout "air
raid precautions" He said DO not
use the telephone for anything but
absolutely impersonal calls"
Naturally. the Red Cross instructors
took the necessary steps to correct
these amusing but erroneous impress
sions. The unintentional humor of
these answers, however, was too good
to keep to themselves.
Occasionally, gem of wisdom
emerged from the otherwise serious
and correct answers.
One youngster wrote, Don't smoke
in bed-youIl make an ash of your
self"
TIE AMERICAN WEEKLY 10
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-22
By IRVING LEHRER

Nv/HAT do you know about
" First Aid?
w Teaching persons the rudi-
ments OF this useful service is one of
the functions OF the American Red
Cross, and the best evidence of the
necessity for such teaching lies in
some OF the amusing answers given
in First Aid examinations conducted
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-22

NOuilAl
Most of the boners, naturally,
emanate from youngsters.
At the American Red Cross
regional headquarters in New
York City. there is a file OF
these answers, and the humor
within these files shames a pro-
fessional jokesmith.
Here are some OF the note
worthy examples:
In Boston an earnest but mis-
guided young First-Aider re-
piled to the question, What Is
a good household emetic?" with,
"a broom handle"
A little Southern girl wrote,
"For a toothache, take mouth
full of cold water and sit on the
stove until IL boils."
For. nosebleed, a youngster
offered, Stand the victim on
- head until the heart stops
hting."
A Chicago child proposed, ITO
stop flowing of blood from
a wound in the leg, wrap 81
the leg around the body n
above the heart" GI
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-22

"a brain con-
cussion," aid
another, "is the
noise that results
from beating the
eardrums."
In describing
treatment for a
Sprained back, a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-22

\ what do you do in a case Of
! a-phyXiation?" a San Francisco
school girl replied, Apply artificial
respiration until the victim is dead"
A New York boy wrote. Give an
unconscious person the spirit Of pneu-
monia"
a Slight bit Of involvement came
about when a Salt Lake City girl
in answer 10 the question, What is
artificial respiration" wrote, ART.
fetal perspiration is what you keep
man alive with when he is just dead"
Returning 10 New York City, a
problem in legerdcmain is posed in
the answer by a youngster to the
question, Give the care OF broken
neck when no doctor is available"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-22

stop flowing of blood from
a wound in the leg, wrap
the leg around the body
above the heart"
Answering the question,
October ~. 1914
Evening star., 1944-07-27
Breadb0x
Care

i Mold may make its summer head
quarters In the kitchen breadbox
unless special care is taken to head
it of the United States Depart
men OF Agriculture reminds house
wives. Because mold thrives In q
dark, warm, close place where it
has food to grow on, the breadbox
can provide ideal conditions for its
growth and much good food can
be spoiled and wasted in the course
Of a season.
To prevent mold keep the bread
box in a cool, dry place, and wash
it at least once a week with hot
soapsuds, rinse with boiling water
and dry thoroughly-in the sun or
oven, If possible. The box should
have openings at either end, such
as small nail holes. for ventilation.
Neglected scraps of bread left too
long in the box attract mold Col
left these every few days and dry
them ir the oven for crumbs. Cool
all freshly baked bread before put
ting it in the breadbox. Wrap
bread that is to be kept longer than
a day or two in waxed paper and
store In the refrigerator. Ready
sliced bread is especially subject to
mold. Dispose at once of any bread
that molds and wash, scald and sun
the box to prevent the spread of
mold to fresh bread.
Evening star., 1944-07-27
Report to the Housewife

pickle and Relish Recipes" You
can get 1t by writing the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, Washington as,
D. G. -. If you're among the few
lucky individuals who are able to get
OF for several weeks ut the beach or
to the mountains, and use kerosene
for cooking in the summer cabin,
please, ask the powers that be, con-
serve the precious fluid as much as
you possibly can. as stocks are low
and the war demand tremendous.
Don't try to use all your kerosene
ration coupons just because you
have them: adjust the burners on
the stove to get the most eficient
heat: repair leaks in fuel tanks or
burners; be thrifty with hot water
heated on top Of the stove. In other
words, be as wise and miserly with
your oil allotment as you can. :.
Mark this date on yeur calendar
September Is. It's the first day for
mailing Christmas packages over
seas this year. Plan your purchases
now, do your shopping next month,
wrap the packages early in Septem-
ber-and take them to the post Of
fee bright and early the morning Of
September Is. Since July, 1943,
citrus marmalade has been coming
on the civilian market at the rate Of
78 million pounds year. The usual
consumption Is about 5000 900
pounds year. So stocks have been
abundant. When you serve .
lettuce and tomato salad, you are
really following the most expert
nutrition practice. For lettuce and
tomatoes make a fine team-toma-
toes are rich in vitamin c and good
in vitamin A and thiamin. But they
are weak in ribof1avin and in the
minerals. calcium and iron. Here Is
where lettuce fills in the obbligato-
for 1t is good in all three last men,
toned, and also in vitamin A. And
while 1t lacks vitamin C-the to-
matO nroVidpS IL in hic way
Evening star., 1944-07-27

There should be enough beef
and lamb for your needs In local
markets this week end-but much
Of it will be Of the lower grades and
must be chosen accordingly. These
grades. however. II properly cooked.
are as nutritious and tasty as the
higher quality rneats-as witness the
bacon and beef pie recipe givenfyou
on this page today. Don't waste
your time trying to make q low
grade cut act like high-up one
cook it according to its lights and
you won't be disappointed.
Much the same situation exists as
far as veal is concerned, dealers tell
me. Pork remains about the same
as last weekLthe trouble is that
pork Is not particularly appealing
in this weather. Some hams will be
available, plenty Of luncheon meats
and bacon will be on hand. (This
last another reason for serving that
bacon and beef pied
Fish supplies are fair, with the
best buys being the f1llets, porgies,
croakers, Norfolk spots, sea bass,
trout, Boston mackerel, mullets and
fresh founder. High, but good, are
fresh salmon and halibut. Shrimp
is scarce, but lobster Eaeat-a bit
cheaper than 1t has been-and crab
meat are plentiful. CLANS are rec
commended, although slightly high
in price. And there Is good supply
of those quick-frozen goldfish cakes
available in certain markets.
With butter at 16 points pound
there is plenty Of it on the counters.
Cheese is still scarce in most stores
!. including the perishable types.
Chickens are the same as last week.
The produce picture Is happy
one, with prices lower on a number
of items - particularly tomatoes,
cucumbers, celery and okra. There
is little or no cauliflower, but some
broccoli is available. Good supplies of
lettuce, onions, snap beans, limaS,
peas, green peppers. yellow banana
squash and corn are to be had.
Spinach is very scarce, but some
markets are offering good quality
collards, kale. turnip and mustard
greens. Acorn squash from New
Jersey, young beets from Pennsyl-
vania, good eggplants, chicory and
escarole are also recommended.
In the fruit line Thompson seed
less grapes are selling at very low
prices and watermelons have also
dropped in cost. Excellent honey
dews, honeyballs and 4 few Gran
shaws have been seen on the stands.
Western cantaloupes, as well as
those from nearby, are flooding the
market - make the most Of them
while you can. A few Lambert
cherries from Oregon are found in
the specially stores. together with
nectarines, the first West Coast pears
and delicious sweet pineapples. April
cots, plums, both green gage and
Santa Rosas; rhubarb and big fat
blueberries are at their peak. And
as for the peaches! They are all
over the place and getting better
and bigger every day. The early Ell
bertas are especially fine. Apples
are of good quality, the varieties in
cluding Transparents, Williams
Reds. Wealthys, Rambos and Sweet
Bowers. Lemons are in better supply
than they were last week and there
are plenty of oranges, grapefruit
and lines to take care Of the citrus
situation.
Here and There: A product
long known to New England house
wives, and arm favorite with them
Evening star., 1944-07-27
By Betsy CasDeH,
women's News Editor.

for spring and fall cleaning, as well
as for everyday use, is now being
distributed in washington BY \ local
store. Heretofore, those of US who
knew 1t "up North" have had to send
for it-now. thank goodness, 1t has
arrived in town. 1t is fluffy white
product little like = jelly sponge,
and dissolyes Immediately in clear
water. 1t leaves painted woodwork
shining like new and may be used
on upholstery, rugs. floors, linoleum,
tiles-and even in the water to wash
clothes. It does not af1ect the color
of any material that water does not
harm, leaves q nice, fresh cedar
odor about the premises and Is easy
on the hands. Need we say more?
The 5-pound jars last a long, long
time. Certainly every one seems
to be rAllying to the aid Of the
would be Gamer this season. Com
munity groups are organizing can
ming sessions and pressure Gamers
are being distributed-within rea-
son-for home use, in many cases
One Of our market chains has IN
information service that consists Of
free leaflets containing easy recipes
and detailed instructions for can
ming fresh fruits and vegetables.
News Of the time when certain crops
will be ut their best for putting up
will be featured In the company 8
stores and in their newspaper ad-
vertisements. Another friend to
the preserving housekeeper is "Kerr's
Home Canning Book" on sale for lC
cents by the Kerr Mason Jar Co.
GIT Main street. Sand Springs. Okla
This boasts over 300 tested recipes
and is complete with time tables
charts, etc i. 4. Closer to home we
find the United States Department
of Agriculture leaflet AWI-103