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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Senator Charges Big Waste
i'm Cost Plus War Contracts

Dor, vast waste Of vital war ma.
terials and huge financial losses 20
the nations taxpayers.
Il think you have to abolish this
type OF contract to end the evil"
Ferguson said. They are abso-
lutely wrong in theory. We don't
need them now because war pro
duction is in full swing and, except
IN special experimental cases, we
must let contracts on a hxed fee
basis"
Ferguson declined TO estimate
the extent OF the waste throughout
the nation, but asserted that in
the huge Michigan industrial area
there is a surplus OF approximately
ten million dollars worth OF govern
nehtowhedH teels--euttiRg tools
iigs and dies--for which no inven-
tory has ever been made.
The Michigan senator charged
that failure under the law TO re-
Quire contractors 10 keep inven-
tory records has produced incalcul-
able waste.
when a contractor has a cost
plus-hxed.fee contract, lie is going
to order all kinds of tools he said.
when he is through. there is no
way OF making him give them back.
As a result. n man across the
street doing the same job will get
a duplicate set, thus adding to the
overall cost"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Three Named
by Buchalter

New York. Mar. Fms Three
nationally prominent men have
been named in a last-minute death
house statement signed by Louis
uepke) Buchalter, convicted
racket killer awaiting execution to-
night in the electric chair at Sing
Sing Prison, the New York Journal
and American disclosed today.
The banning statement, the
Journal and American said. has
been forwarded to Gov. Thomas L.
Dewey and unfolds a story of po-
litical intrigue involving the murd-
er in 1881 of New York contrac.
tor.
Gov. Dewey, arch foe of rack
eteers. is Lepke's chief hope OF es-
Gaping the chair tonight. Lepke's
attorneys have exhausted virtually
every legal move to delay the exc
cution that can be made. Gov.
Dewey can halt the execution by
granting a reprieve.
Names of the three nationally
known men cannot be made public
now, the Journal and American
said. until they have had oppor-
tuity to disprove Lepke's state.
ment.
Lepke charged in his statement
that one Of them had offered
through a go-between to arrange
for the murder indictment against
Lepke to be quashed, provided
Lepke made a statement implicat-
ing three political figures" in the
killing OF a New York contractor
in 1881
Lepke said the offer was made
70 him while he was a prisoner in
the Federal Penitentiary at Leaven-
worth. Kas., serving Ii-year term
for narcotic violation.
Lepke said he also was promised
that his federal sentence for viola
ton Of the narcotic laws would be
sfrI-T1
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
lckes Defends
Oil Pipeline

Washington, Mar. 2-INS-Sec.
rotary OF Interior Harold l.. Ickes
was expected today to come to the
defense of the governments Ara
bian pipeline project and answer
charges OF the oil industry that
II is a breeder OF future wars.
The cabinet member and petro-
leum administrator. whose 1850
mile Persian ulf-Mediterranean
oil line has been under fire in
Congress since its disclosure, was
scheduled to hold his weekly news
conference on heels Of a new bar.
rage Of criticism from the Petro-
leum Industry War Council.
Ickes faced not only the PIWC's
blasts but also a demand from
James A. Moffett. oil industry eYe-
cutive and former federal housing
administrator, that he resign. Moi
felt declared the Arabian venture
will become a worse scandal than
Teapot Dome.
The actual contract between the
government and Standard Oil of
California, Gulf and the Texas
Company for construction OF the
1870 to 100 million dollar line across
Saudi Arabia TO the Mediterranean
has not yet been signed. a mem
orandum of agreement in principle
was announced by Ickes some time
ago.
The PIWC, an industry group
advising the government on petrol
cum matters. declared in a formal
resolution that the Arabian pipe
line project cannot be considered
a war measure because IL is unlike
ly that the pipeline can be com
pleted and in operation before the
termination of the present Euro
pean War"
Direct participation by the gov
eminent Of the United States in a
pipeline system trayersing the ter
ritory OF three foreign nations can
easily lead to international misun-
derstanding and pave the way to
a future war through the involve
ment of our national honor" the
PIWC added:
Certainly such a project with
all of its implications should be
submitted for the approval OF the
Congress with ample time for
thoughtful consideration"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
City Building
NewLow

Building in Ypsilant struck a
new low for the month Of Febru.
airy, with a total OF $6,410 in build
ing permits having been issued. rs
compared to the S9,I05 figure in
January. Repairs for fire damage
were the major items for which per-
mits were required, and were issu-
ed to Ralph Wagner. to repair dam
age to the building at Is W. Michi-
gan Ave, damaged by fire last
week. $4,000: and TO Lucille Ions
ky, Washtenaw Rd., to repair dam
age, caused by fire at n. Huron
St, $4,000.
Other permits issued we're to:
Mrs. E. L. Crow. 207 f. Ainsworth
Blvd. remove partition. Adelbert
Harris. IL S. Summit St, install
siding on house; Elijah Thompson,
353 Second Ave, install brick sid
ing and repairs TO house; Walter
o. Heath. 1O6 Middle Dr.. shingle
roof: May Fletcher. 1881 Chidister
St., install two room apartment;
Ray Spamuth, los y. Normal St,
single roof; c. and Bertha Tay.
Tor. Ais First Ave, erect one-story
cement block house, and Michigan
Bell Telephone Co. install parti-
lions at Fl z. Michigan Ave.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
See WAR Page 10
For
Police Woman

The need for police matron IN
Ypsilanti was given further study
Wednesday evening at a meeting
Of the Youth Guidance division OF
the Council OF Social Agencies.
and It was decided that Myrtls
Hurd. policewoman from Jackson.
be invited 10 speak al the next
meeting Of the division. March p.
Ernest II. Chapelle presided &C
the meeting in the absence OF the
chairman. Mrs. George c. Handy.
A committee is TO be named short
ly to study the question as 10
whether the group Is TO sponsor
panel discussion on the prob
lens OF youth.
Robert Bower, youth member OF
the group, and Thomas Lawrence.
were named Representatives Of the
local group to the County Youth
Guidance Committee. Changes IN
the juvenile laws. particularly
those pertaining to liability Of
parents in the case OF juvenile
delinquency. was discussed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

May Handle
Soldier Vote


Washington. Mar. 2-INS-Sen-
ate-House conferees on soldiers
vote legislation considered pro-
posal today to make the Army
Navy and Maritime Commission re-
sponsible for administration of a
soldiers vote law.
Sen. Tom Connolly CD Texas,
urged adoption OF an amendment
to this effect as the conferees
sought to complete action on a
compromise bill generally paving
the way for a federal ballot for
overseas service men and women.
The bill provides for a ballot
commission to be appointed by the
President, with the members TO be
nominated by the Democratic and
Republican parties" said Connal-
ly. II don't like this political as
pect.
Instead, believe We should
make the services responsible for
execution OF the law. They will
be fair about il"
Sen. Green (D) r. l.. co-author Of
the original Green-Lucas bill, ex-
pressed dissatisfaction with the
conference compromise but sup
ported it.
Il don't think what we have is
as good as the original bill, but l
think it is better than present
law" he said.
Green said that he hoped that
many state legislatures would pass
legislation validating the federal
ballot, and thus increase opportun-
tiles for service man voting.
Conferees hope to present their
report to Congress next week.
They said they reached their agree
ment without knowledge as to a
possible veto py President Roose-
welt.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

your Red Cross IS at His Side
whether he is an able bodied or
hospitalized service man in this
country or overseas. There is
some branch Of the Red Cross to
look after his needs and make
him comfortable. or these branch
es OF service one of the most I'M
portant to the serviceman's peace
OF mind is the Home Service Corps.
which Is functioning in Ypsilanti
as we'll as in other cities. Very
little is known OF the gallant vol
unteers who do this work for most
OF IL Is confidential and the prob
lens run the gamut Of human dlf-
ficulties. sickness. injury. trouble
with law. financial trouble and
marital crises. The requests for
assistance come direct from the
serviceman or his family or from
Red Cross Field directors in this
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
APPROVE AGREEMENT

Detroit. Mich. Mar. l-INS -
The Regional War Labor Board to
day approved an agreement be
tween Republic Aircraft Products
plant OF the Aviation Corp. % Amer
Tea and the UAW-ClO. which pro
vides fo7 wage reductions and aboi-
ishment OF incentive pay. The new
rates will be 20to 80 cents a. hour
below present incentive earnings
but 10 cents an hour higher. on the
average. than the maLmum for
comparable Jobs In Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Republicans
May Initiate
Subsidy Ban

Washington, Mar. 2-INS COP
members in the House fight against
subsidies served notice on the Ad-
ministratlon today that II legisla-
ton TO extend the Price Control
Act is not offered in 10 days the
Republicans themselves will take
the initiative.
Rep. Wolcott (R) Mich. spear
heading the opposition to consumer
subsidies, said he would offer a re-
str.ctive bill II the Administration
fails 10 act speedily and that 1t
might include an overall revision of
price and wage standards.
The outspoken COP stand was
made specially significant by the
demand OF Republican leader Mar
tin that House Banking Committee
hearings begin on the issue with
out delay"
Inclusion OF a subsidy ban in the
OPA extension legislation will
bring the next big test OF strength
between the White House and Con
gress. Martin voiced a fear that the
Administration Is lining up a
squeeze play" against the June so
OPA expiration date to force last
minute acceptance of a bill extend
ing the price law without any pro-
hibition on subsidies.
IL think the price control extern
sion bill has already been drafted
downtown" Wolcott charged 81
see no reason why a bill has not
been introduced so hearings could
begin"
Rep. Spence CD) Ky, chairman
OF the Banking Committee, said he
expected to drop the OPA bill into
the House hopper "before long
but was indefinite as to when hear
ings might begin.
In reply to the position taken ly
Administration spokesman, VOL.
colt declared:
IF bill is not introduced within
10 days. I'll introduce one myself"
IL necessary to obtain House con-
sideration of his own measure. he
said the Republicans would resort
to a discharge petition to force the
legislation to the floor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
City Opening
Its New Pound

Although the freezing OF water
pipes in the building has prevented
any animals from being housed
there yet. Ypsilanti's new dog
pound is officially opened, and "a
soon as water is available dogs are
10 be cared for there Harry Earl
Short. 40S Campbell Ave, is the
new pound master, having begun
his work Wednesday, March !. The
pound Is the former Thumm barn.
and is located at the rear OF 5l5
Tyler Rd.. Just off Grove ST.
Dogs are TO be kept there for 12
hours after being picked up. accord
ing 10 the city ordinance and after
that may be disposed OF n they are
not sold. In some cases the CANNES
may be taken to the Humane So
ciety IN Ann Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Fail in Plan
toSplit
Army
cBy International New, ssrvlesJ

CBy International News servlceJ
Fierce battles ragged today be-
low Rome with veteran American
forces smashing forward against
powerful German divisions which
were stopped. at least momentar-
lily. in attempts to split the Fifth
Army positions south OF the Eternal
CITY.
Although the hordes under COM
mand OF Nazi Field Marshal Albert
Kesselring applied pressure all
along the Anzio beachhead front.
the battle remained in see-saw
condition The Americans, after
giving some | 500 yards before
the attack Of three German d.
Visions. recovered and surged
ahead 900 yards Al last reports,
the Yanks still were moving for
ward 10 retake moro Of the LOSE
ground.
Use Big Guns
Credited with stopping the Nails
after the enemy had gained nearly
a mile were American big guns
which poured a whitening hail OF
steel into the German armor and
infantry forces.
The battles raging below the
eternal city represented Kessel.
rings third major attempt to com.
ply with Hitler's orders. to hurl
the Anglo American forces into
the Tyrrhenian Sea. Since Tues.
day morning. when the attack was
, launched against the center OF the
beachhead line. the Nails have sui.
fered heavy losses; In 80 hours
time, 500 OF their number have
been captured.
Lose No Time
American invasion troops In the
Admiralty Islands lost no time 10
day in converting captured Momote
airfield into n base for offensive
operations against Truk and other
key Japanese positions in the Gene
trail and Southwest Pacific.
Scarcely - hours after announc.
lng the surprise stroke which pun
Yank forces within so miles OF
Truk and 1900 miles OF the Phil.
4 lpplHtb, htli. iphhlHh hhN Nbsf
headquarters said the Americans
on Los Negroes Island had blood.
| ily' repulsed a savage Japanese
/ counter-attack. Having "consol-
idated" their positions. the United
| States doughboys then rushed Work
on tho airstrlp. causing the genar.
al TO remark:
THE field shortly will be n
full use by our air forces'
The Japanese counter thruau
was launched under cover OF dark
ness and in driving rainstorn.
A whitening fire from American
members OF an historic cavali y
outfit, now fighting dismountei.
hurled the enemy into retreat; the
battlefield was dotted with nearly
I 100 Jap dead.
American losses throughout the
A No
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Revolt Fails
in Argentina

Monteyideo, Mar. Ems Ar
gentina's short-lived revolt against
Acting Pres Edelmlro J. Fsrrell's
Administration apparently was at
an end today. but there remained
a strong possibility Of the natio' s
dynamite laden political situation
exploding again.
Advices from uneasy Buenos
Aires said that the nations new
strong man. Col Juan Domingo
Peron, minister OF war and labor
and head Of the highly nationals
tic colonels' clique. had suppressed
the rebellion OF some army and
navy elements
Despite the dispersion Of reyolu-
tionaries. however, whose threat
ened March on the capital was
halted by the arrest Of Lieut.. Col.
Thomas 4. Duco. the situation was
described in Montevideo as still
unstable.
Reports said that the crisis
might be renewed any minute.
The colonies clique. strongly
supports Farrell. who became act
ing president when Gen. Pedro
Ramirez relinduished the presi-
Dental post (purportedly under
pressure from the Peron group.
The rebelious military clements
sought to return Ramirez TO power.
"a dispatch from Santiago quot
ed Ramirez secretary as saying
that Ramirez is definitely anti
Nazi. and that the military mix
up in Argentina is only starting)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Missionary Says Japs
Have TO Fight or Die

Los Angeles, Mar. 2-lNS- A
Methodist missionary returned. b.
the Gripsholm from the Far East
and who had spent 30 years in
the Orient explained today why
japanese soldiers fight 10 tue
death.
"One Of every three japanese
soldiers is. unknown 70 he
other two, a killer who will exc
cute them If they attempt to sur
render or desert Dr. F. ". Heck
Gilman told the Lawyers Club.
This rather than fanatic!sm IS
why the Japs continue to battle
against impossible Odds
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

Washington, Mar. 2-lNS-Sen-
Homer Ferguson (R) Mich, charg-
ed gross waste on cost-plus fixed
fee contracts as a Senate Military
Affairs Subcommittee investigating
war contracts opened hearings to-
day.
Ferguson urged immediate abol-
ishment OF cost-plus-iixed-fe con-
tracts, except in necessary expert
mental work, on the grounds they
lead to widespread boarding OF la
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Labor Draft Demanded BY Knox

Washington. Mar. ms Sec
rotary OF the Navy Frank Knox
told Congress today that produc.
ton OF some vital weapons and
equipment. including destroyers
and light cruisers, Is behind sched
ule and demanded governmental
power to draft labor" to keep mon
and women op the job In the
most critical period OF the war.
Appearing before the Senate
Military Affairs Committee, Knox
declared that national service leg
islatIun il needed despite a mir
acle In production performed by
American labor and management.
Warning that Gin 1914 we will
be fighting mightier battles with
heavier losses In every quarter OF
the world Knox summed UP HIS
diagnosis OF the manpower problem
as follows:
IF we could put into simple
statement our manpower problem
as II now is II might be compre-
hended IN this single sentence: II
the people. who are not fully EN-
ployed. would go to work where
they are needed, and II everyone
would stay on the job, we would
have no manpower problem
Switch Jobs
"And that Is precisely just an
other way Of saying that our man.
power problem has. all along, been
especially hard to solve because OF
excessive switching from job 20
Job"
Referring to the lag in naval pro
duction, he listed among the prob
lens
Production OF destroyers and light
cruisers delayed at Federal Ship
building and Dry Dock Co, Kear-
ney. y. J., because OF shortage OF
5000 workers. The company has
hired over 500 persons but lost
close to 1900. IN five months.
Employment at another federal
yard at Port Newark, y j., fell
from 1900 in August, l943, to
1880 in January. 1914
Important eastern plant making
vital electronic equipment IS run
ming behind on orders because OF
lack OF workers.
Many Navy contractors In North
west Pacific area are unable to
utilize facilities fully because Of
lack OF employees.
Three Middle West plants. pro
ducing forged products for ships
and aircraft. have lost workers in
last six months
Turn over High
Even where production has been
maintained. Knox said. the turn
over OF workers has been so high
that efficiency has been impaired.
West Coast aircraft plants had 10
hire $4,000 men in first six
See LABOR DRAFT PAGE 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
American Soldiers Hell ped
by Red Cross Home Service

country or abroad. These prop
lens all have their root in the alb
sence OF the serviceman from his
home and the home service corps
acts for him. II wife writes her
husband that she is not well and
he feels that she is undertaking
her condition his Red Cross Field
Director wires the Chapter 10
make a call and wire Immediately
what the true situation is The
Home Service worker may find
that financial aid is needed n
which case a loan Is made or. as
is the case in many instances.
moral support is needed 10 70 on
and bear the burden which the
absence OF the serviceman has
placed upon shoulders not broad
enough for the load. The demands
See RED CROsS-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Congress Today
6By United Press)
Senate

In recess.
Secretary Knox testified on Ma
tional Service bill before Military
Affairs Committee. (10).
Senator Ferguson (R-Mich.) and
WPB Chief Nelson testify befors
Military Subcommittee on cost
plus contracts 10000.
House
Considers legislation 10 subject
federal employees to pay garnishees
noon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

MARCH 9 - 1880
p. m. George Fuller, proprietor,
6 miles southeast OF Ypsllsnti or
one mile north and I 4 miles East
Of Lincoln School. 1905 Bemis Rd.
Earl Wright. Auetlons-r. Thurlow
Heath, Clerk. Adv. 3OSS
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
AUCTION CALENDAR

TUESDAY,. MARCH 7-i:oo o'clock.
Clarence Patterson, Proprietor:
Premises known as the old Moore
Farm, five miles south Of Ypsi-
lsnti, on whitaker Road. eight
miles east OF Saline and two
miles west Of Willis. Earl Wright,
Auetloneer; o. {. Vedder. Clerk.
ADV. 306S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

LONDON-lNS-5rltish sub
marines torpedoed and are be-
lieved to have sunk a Japanese
aircraft carrier, an official Ad-
mlralty eommuniqus announced
today. The Jap fIattop was de-
seribed as in the 7,ooo-ton
class, although the initial Ad-
mlraIty bulletin made no men
ton Of the locale or details Of
the sinking.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

CHICAGO-INS-An increasing
death rate was forecast today for
inmates OF a Manila concentration
camp. where about 80 per cent of
the $500 internees are Americans,
unless they are provided with more
drugs and nutritious foods immedi-
ately. The prediction was made
by DR.. Franz T. Whitacre OF Syl-
vania. o.. who was repatriated on
he last trip OF the Gripsholm.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02
Flashes Of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight:
Cloudy, Warmer

B0STON-INS- Former Amoas-
sador 10 Japan Joseph c. Grew en-
yisioned today a continuation Of the
war against Japan even after Am
erican forces have marched into
Tokyo. The war with Japan will
be long and tough, for parts OF the
far flung empire Of our enemy in
the Pacific will fight on even after
We march into Tokyo" he said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

See LABOR DRAFT Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

WAsHINGTON-INS-An air Of
mystery today surrounded disclos-
are by a White House aide that
DR.. A. c. Black has resigned os
governor OF the Farm Credit Ad-
ministration.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

BATON ROUGE, La.-lNS. -
James II. Davis piled up a lead OF
more than 10000 today in Louis
iana's gubernatorial run-off pri-
mary. His opponent, Lewis Morgan,
who was supported by the political
machine Of the late Sen. Huey
Long, conceded defeat. In 1874 OF
the states 1866 precincts the vote
for Davis was 24S,602, for Morgan
21S,407.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

ANkARA- AP-Reports we're
current here today that Britain has
halted the delivery OF both military
and civilian supplies to Turkey as
a result OF the recent collapse OF
British-Turkish military talks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

See BUCHALTER-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

WASHINGTON AP - Govern.
ment food officials are searching
for painless method of pulling up
wards of 75.O00.O00 bushels of corn
off farms during the next several
months to avert a possible shut
down OF processing plants using
the grain for food and industrial
products.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

See RED CRoss-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

NEW YORK AP-The Imperial
Rule Assistance Association. Jap
ans Totalitarian party. has begun a
campaign to round up all telephones
now being used for "non-essential
purposes" the Tokyo radio said in
a domestic broadcast reported to-
day by the L. S. Foreign Broadcast
Intelligence Service.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-02

CHICAGO AP-Penicillin has
saved the lives OF three persons
who had usually fatal brain infec.
tons. an Army physician reported
today. The three cases Of menin.
gifts, an infection OF the embranes
around the brain and the spinal
cord. were described in the Journal
OF the American Medical Associa.
ton by Capt. Albert l. Evans.