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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11
Sparks Makes
New Charges

Chicago, Jan. 11-UP-C. Nelson
Sparks. author OF the book "One
Man-Wendell Willkie". said today
he was ready TO produce evidence
that IAN international trusteeship''
is trying to name the presidential
candidates OF both the Democratic
and Republican parties.
Sparks said that -'bureaucrats
in the upholstered foxholes of
Washington. would not be per-
rnitted to "conspire with the hand.
full of Republican internationalists
to set up another Republican ma
tional convention as political
subsidiary of the New Deal, as
they did in 1870"
Sparks former Akron, O., post
master. will appear before federal
grand jury in Washington toInor'
row with a letter allegedly signed
by Harry Hopkins, advisor to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, promising the CO
operation Of Willkie to Dr. Cmph-
rey Lee. president OF Southern
Methodist University. il the latter
became, a candidate in 1912 against
Sen. Tom Connally, Texas Demo
crat. Both Lee and Hopkins have
denied the letter.
In an address before the National
Republican Revivalist Committee
here last night, Sparks said THE
coming Republican National Con-
vention will be one OF the most
important events in the history Of
the United States" because IL
would determine II the public could
still nominate its choice for presi-
dent.
He called on Republican mo
bodies" to deliver the Republican
party from a handful OF interna-
tionalists on the Atlantic Seaboaro,
who with no qualifications for party
leadership other than stuffed peck
etbooks, lay out blue prints. direct
ing the destinies OF Americans
by picking both candidates for
presidential nomination, and not
caring a 'tinker's damn which one
is elected"
Forced Nomination.?
He charged that the 'trusteeship"
forced the nomination OF Willkie
in 1910 as President Roosevelt's op-
ponent, after Satisfying the corn
belt with nominating a Republi-
can presidential candidate from
the Midwest in 1896.
Sparks read a statement which
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11
Congress Today

tBy ASS Octated fTea7l
Senate and House meet separate
~ at noon Eastern Wa Time) 10
receive President Roosevelt's mes
sage on the state OF the Union.
Senate may take up social securi-
ty tax freeze section Of revenue bill.
House Military Committee takes
up discharge-pay bills 10:3O).
House Elections Committee seeks
action on soldier vote legislation
l0:0 0).
Veterans Committee hears Amer
lean Legion views on beneht legis-
lat!on G0:30).
Special House Committee on exc
cutive agencies opens inquiry into
racial hiring directives 10000.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11
Russia Plans to Keep Part
of Poland in Post War Era

part OF the Soviet Union, and East
Prussia would become a section OF
the postwar Poland.
The Official Soviet announcement
expressed desire for friendship
with the Poles. but accused the
Polish government in exile Of fire.
quently playing into Nazi hands by
inept handling OF situations gov
ing out OF the war.
THE Emigre Polish government, o."
Moscow charged. has shown IL
self incapable OF establishing
friendly relations with the U.S.S.R..
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11
Lack of Moisture
Will Affect Crops

Washington, Jan. 11-INS-The
War Food Administration warned
today that despite increased acre
age paintings this year. wartime
food production may tumble below
1912 and 1943 levels due to lack OF
moisture.
The prospects for better than
average yields are not as bright"
WA said in an Agriculture De
partment crop report which offer
ed little hope that the record crop
yields Of the past two years can be
met.
Fall precipitation - September
through .December-wa the light
est since 1889 and about q per
cent below normal Moisture de-
fieiency in the great plains states.
where fall precipitation has an i'm.
portant bearing on crop yields and
where large part OF the proposed
acreage expansion in 1914 is ex-
pected. was listed as serious
handicap.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11
AUCTION CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY t2- at
1900 noon. Premises located on
Bunton Road. a mile directly
soutF OF willis. 8 miles southeast
Of Ypsilantl, ~ miles southwes.
Of 5elleville. ~ miles east Of ss-
line. n miles east Of Milan. VIII
liam N. Heston. Proprietor: Earl
Wright, Auetionesr; o. {. vedder.
Clerk. Adv. ~
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

MEXICO CITY-INS-Residents
OF half OF Mexico talked excitedly
today about the two earthquakes
which rocked the country and
caused flimsy structures in the
capital TO topple and cracks 10 ap-
pear on street surfaces
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

wASHINGTON-UP- The Ad-
ministrations insistence on an in
crease in social security payroll
taxes was vigorously denounced TO
day as the Senate turned 10 the
new s2275.600.000 tax bill as its
first important task OF the new
session Of Congress.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

CHICAGO-INS-Joseph McWil-
liams said today that If he is
brought to trial on charge OF con-
spiracy to set up Hitler form OF
government in the United States
he will seek to call Judge Samuel
Rosenman. one of President Roose-
yelt's close advisors, as a defense
witness.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

LONDON ms Rumors-in-
GLIDING one that he was shot and
probably killed trying to escape
circulated widely IN London today
about Count Ciano. Benito Musso-
linis playboy son-in-law, sentenc-
ed TO death yesterday by Fascist
tribunal.
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Annual High School Auditorium, Thursday
January 10, 1874, Leland NJ Randall Director. Adv. i'll
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Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tonight:
Continued Cool

RICHMOND, Cal.-INS- FEEDER
al agencies launched an inyestiga-
ton today into the dormitory fire
which killed eight negro ship
yard workers and injured nine
others. The blaze. which swept
the Richmond dormitory yesterday
followed repeated warnings from
Richmond's Fire Chief w. r
Cooper made after minor fires had
broken out in the dormitories.
NEW YORK ms The Red
Army may use airborne troops on
an unprecedented scale, leap frog
cling over the German defense
lines into Rumania 10 fan the
southern fires Of revolt in the
Balkans" NBC Reporter Elmer
Peterson broadcast today from
London.
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SAN JUAN. Puerto Rico-AP -
Charles Goldsmith. federal labor
concillator, predicted today that
an island.wide strike in the sugar
industry Is unavoidable unless
higher prices are paid by the United
States Government for Puerto RI.
can sugar. enabling the growers TO
meet increased wage demands Of
their workers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

JERSEY CITY, n. J-INS -
Radio singer Frank Sinatra fairly
crooned with delight today over
the birth OF an elght-pound. 10
ounce heir. What happier news
could any man receiver he asked.
I'VE had hoped for boy. now.
with our three.year-old daughter.
Nancy this makes an ideal family"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

WASHINGTON-AP - Amid a
growing congressional controversy
over the stamp plan for Substituting
the food bills of low income fam.
lilies. a Senate Agriculture Subcom-
mittee today prepared to start
public hearings on the legislation
Friday.
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

NEW YORK-INS-Princess Ju.
Llama OF the Netherlands was the
proud possessor today OF the l943
etherlands-America Foundation
medal awarded annually to the in
dividual doing the most to advance
friendship relations between Hol-
land and the United States.
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

MARYSVILLE. Mich.-AP-Fire
last night destroyed the Morton
Salt Company's largest Midwest
plant, razing principal buildings and
several smaller structures and caus-
ing damage estimated by General
Manager Philbrick at more than
S2,500,000.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

LONDON-AP - The British
press, reporting on the reconven.
ing of Congress, tcld its readers
today that news from the Unit.
ed States in coming months, would
be colored by the fact that this 10
a presidential election year and
that the country will be in an
ebullient condition inseparable from
that event"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-11

HOLLYWOOD-INS-Judy Gar
lands marriage with Air Corps sgt.
Dave Rose will end in the divorce
courts very soon. the singing star
said today in announcing that she
definitely had made up her mind
to make their separation perman-
emit. Judy had denied consistently
that there would be any divorce
action since their separation a year
ago. They were married in Ne
vada elopement in July, 1871.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
Starting Lineup First Team
.t Mill
Klein Pins
La ChapeHe

Last nights wrestling show At
tie Local 50 Hall was attended by
n good crowd who saw plenty OF
action in the three bout card that
was topped off by a spectacular
finish when Louis Klein pinned
Maurice LaChapelle to win the II.
nal bout Klein won the first
with flying tackles after fourteen
minutes NJ fast clever wrestling and
LaCharelle won the second in eight
minutes with an airplane snin.
rising the same tactics and think
ing Klein defeated he threw Louis
to the mat only to have Klein re-
verse the body pin and win the
match.
Tie semi final saw a ponplar
1ex Hager lose tough match 70
strong steve Nenoff who wor
straight falls after Tex had won the
first fall with drop kick and a
body press.
Tcy Reilly cut short the aspira.
lions OF one Monte LeDue. a new
conner who tried to rough it with
Reilly and the outcome found Iie.
Due subdued when Tex applied the
alligator clutch I'm 81 minutes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
Two Lettermen Back For
Consolidated School Team

Larry Cunning basketball coach
at the Lincoln Consolidated School,
will face the 19li-45 season with
but two lcttcrmen from last year.
There will be some boys on the
team who saw some action last
year, but the main weight OF de.
Tending the Huron League champ
ionship. which Lincoln has held for
the last two successive years. will
fall on Russell VANITY and Kenneth
Bobicz. both seniors and lettermen
guards.
The school met its first opponent.
Milan. unusually early this year
and did not have time to work out
enough to see just what to expect
from the team. The boys went into
the first game still quite green.
The remainder Of the 1944-l5 bas-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
Normal Defeated 40 to 35
by ROmulus Airbase Five

Corps, another by the way Of a
football injury.
Bob Geddes, lauky center. was
lost 10 the squad because OF in,
duction into the Air Corps. Ged-
des was Normals big scoring
threat. With him out Of the line
up, Coach Bob Marvey will prob
ably shift Jim Burrell to center and
move Chuck Opie up to forward
on the first five.
Louis Klempp. forward suffered
a fractured jaw as he collided
with Len Logan in an of campus
football encounter He will be out
for three weeks and possibly Will
be out the remainder Of the season.
His loss will be remedied some
what by the return OF Jim Black
and Hugh Loveland to the squad
It is possible that Loveland. after
few more practices. will be ole.
waited to the first FIVE.
December . the team will play
Albion at Albion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
Railsplitters,
Milan in Tie

Lincoln Consolidated School and
Milan High fought to an 1915 tie
Friday night in their first game of
the l9i4-45 season. The Milan
second team defeated the second
team of Lincoln by score of p
to 30. Both teams showed mex
periencC in their lack OF goals and
failure to make their free throws.
The local team made only four out
of lG attempts at free throws. MI
Ian had the sane percentage with
two good out Of eight attempts.
Gerald Null. Bruce Smalley. and
Walter CzyinsH were the high
scorers of the local first team with
a total Of four points each Her
man. COnklin, and Berkeley led the
Milan team also with four points
each.
Lincoln took the lead i'm the first
minutes and held it until midway
in the third quarter, when Milan
forged ahead until they led by a
score of 16 to II at the end of the
third quarter. Very late in the lin.
al period, the local team made a
free throw to make the count Is to
IA. then sank two successive field
goals to tie the score. The last
chance to win was missed when
Bobicz failed to sink a free throw
in the closing minutes of the game.
The second team led the Milan
group at the half by a score Of II
to :, but Milan tied it up at Is
all at the end of the third quarter
Lincoln again took the upper hand
in the final period. but Milan came
back strong in the closing minutes
to tip the score in their favor
21-20.
High score for Lincoln was held
by Glen Rowe, with eight points.
Milan was paced by Bassctt, a sub
stitute-seN
Officiating the game were o.
Wright. referee: D. Gates. umpire:
c. Wright, scorer. and o. Nedder
timer.
Starting Lineup First Team
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5APTER TWENTY THREE

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
THE LAUGH died in RusselPs
throat as ne stood in the living
room Of his home. Dan and Anne
were standing with their arms
about each other They had been
dancing. out now they were KISSING
each other For a second hey didn't
seem conscious OF his entry. noisy
as II mad been Then Anne drew
back quickly with startled eyes
Dan turned and slowly laughed
You malt scared us 10 death Rus
Come on 4 We're dancing
so | see
Anne touched the radio to shut
II OF The silence was wifi and
enveloping She touched hand to
her hair and managed steady
-oice
How Is Mrs Reynolds ?"
Russelrs voice was light she
isn't well. Laura says it's .Us' indi-
gestion"
I'm go at once"
Anne was instantly, almost Gag
erly professional Dan turned to
her, grinnlng
Don't you want 10 show Rus
how you've taught me to dance p
She shook her head Mrs. Rey-
nolds need me-"
But this is your night on. dar'
ling"
ITO a nurse that doesn't mat
ter"
Then I'll walk along with you.
She patted his arm You stay
here I'm running"
Both men stood staring after
her Then Dan laughed and flung
himself INTO a chair She's sure a
funny girl But sweet as they come
What brought you home SC soon -?
/ didn expect you for a long
time
Russell stood very straight, I'm
sure you didn't"
Dan laughed Don't sound 80
heroic Let's have beer and III tell
you something"
Il don't care to hear anything
I'm very tired and must get up
early"
And you're mad at me, too"
i have no reason TO be. Have
your beer If you wish. Sut try to
remember this town is full Of Cos
sips. All towns are. You must con-
slider Miss Wilson"
Il did. | pulled the shades down
What more should | do?"
For a moment Russell was about
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02

The Romulus Air Base Flyers
led by Frankie Froehling. ex-North.
western University ace, defeated a
little but mighty Huron five 10 TO
50, in basketball Friday night.
The game was an exciting give
and take affair" with the Huron
players battling II out"
Midway in the last half the con
test virtually turned into a foot
ball game with both teams revert
ing to rough-house tactics. on the
whole the team played good ball
and with a few more games under
their belt, should come along in fine
shape. Their play was much bet
ter than was expected at the start
OF the season.
One of the best hiyh-point men
for Normal was Bob Bentley from
Monroe, dominutive guard
Two more players have left the
Huron basketball team this week,
one by the way of the Army Air
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
SNEAO HITTING
COME BACK TRAll

Portland. ore. Dec . AP -
Samuel Jackson Snead. hitting the
comeback trail after % months Of
Navy service. was professional
COLTS man of the hour Monday. win
ncr Of the SI5,5O0 War Bonds -
hole Portland Open tournament.
lie tackled up a $50 to head a fine
field OF pros and amateurs and with
the victory pocketed S2.675 in War
Bonds.
The husky Hot Springs Virgin
ian, followed by a last day crowd
estimated at 5000 fans, hit his
booming tee shots, scrambled fire.
quently out OF trouble. and putted
well enough to lead Mike Turnesa.
White Plains, n. Y. by two strokes
at the finish.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02

Laura u quite right You neeo
rest III read IN the morning. Wen
go down 10 the shipyarc and see ,
that new yacht they just finished"
rhe old lady TOOK ner hand and
patted It. You always make me
feel better when you're around. l
hope | didn't spoil your evening in
any way"
"Of course not. Now rest quietly
and you'll soon be asleep. Ring II
you need me-"
The two girls went out. Laura
switching off the Ugh, and closing
the iooT Then she went e the liv-
ing room. Anne said. Good night"
and. getting no answer, " vert slow
ly up TO her room Without SWITCH
| ing on her light she sat IN ne dark
ness II was warm but sitting by
the south window there vas a soft
breeze rich with the fragrance Of
flowers aid growing things The
moon gave l cool silver glow and
she held her hands IN he light. The
night was very still, rs i, so often
was here. sti'l as If the place were
breathlcssly waiting Down al the
end Of Lovers lane. where she had
walked with Dan a few lights ago,
they had heard the whippoorwills
across the broad stretch OF the
river. Dan had held her in his arms
and his voice had been a caress.
Don't you see it wasn't just a
game? ?" he had said. Il, was real
We can't laugh love away"
A dog parked somewhere far
away. She pulled her chair up to
the window and sat with her hands
folded quietly in her zap. Had it all
been a game or was II real? She
still wasn't sure Sitting on the bal
cony OF the hotel lobby, seeing
Dwight Raynor walk in so tail, so,
handsome so sure of himself,
something had snapped inside her
brain. Or was it her heart? She
still wasn't sure. But something
stronger than herself hid made her
catch Dan by the arm and intro
duce him as the man she was mar
rying. She had to let DR.. Raynor
know he wasn't the only one who
could marry. She had to make him
see she wasn't tearing her heart
out for him. She wanted to make
it clear he had married for money
but she was marrying for love. No
one could even glance at Dan and
think he represented meme
40 ne Co-t5-ua1lN
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
Bass Defends
Net Standing

johnny Bass. who will defend his
house championship title in the
table tennis tournament, senior di-
vision, at Carver Center Monday
night is not expected to have an
easy victory when he meets Eu-
gent Jacobs. Jacobs has been
playing a good game, and it is
possible that he may upset the
championship and carry off the
laurels for this year.
In the Junior division Lowell
Perry will defend his champion
ship against Dunbar Clay, who Is
his most dangerous opponent. The
final score may be a close one.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
Olsen Only
Exception

L. A. Hutchison starts his third
year as basketball coach at Ypsi-
lanti High School with a team Of
all greer men, with the exception
of Bill OILS. !, a forward who trans
ferred here from Petoskey last
year. Olsen is a junior.
The coach reports a record turn
out this year. with 81 boys coming
out TO try for the team. There
are several freshmen who look
good and some of them might be
come regular starters. John Bass
is reported having a good chance at
the regular spot at center, but Is
getting plenty of competition from
Nick Vourlitius. Jim Bell is like
" to team up with Olsen at the
other forward post, while Kenneth
Fry. Bob Marble. and George eau
d., are all likely looking guards.
Coach Hutchison says that in
spite of the fact that the SQUAD
is very green as yet, their eXcep-
tional speed, make things promis-
ing for a successful season.
For the first time in several
years. Ann Arbor High School is
on the Ypsilanti schedule Tho
two schools will meet here January
Q. and it should be a good game.
Judging from the competitive sntrit
shown between the schools in foot.
ball.
George Marshall will be the new
assistant to Mr.. Hutchinson. and will
handle the second team. Mr.. Mar
shall is a member of the Michigan
state Normal College coaching
stan.
The school has added another
game 10 the number they had last
year. playing a total Of -. of which
EIGHT are at home.
The schedule for the 1914 IS baz-
ketball season OF Ypsilanti High
School is:
Schedule
Dec. 3 Ecorse, there.
Dec. 15-River Rouge, here
Dec. 19-Adrian. there.
Jan. Plymouth. there.
Jan. Q Ann Arhor, here.
Jan. Dearborn, there.
Jan. 19-Wavne. here.
Jan. 23-Monroe. here.
Jan. 26-Ecorse. here.
Feb. 2-River Rouge. there.
Feb. 9-Plvmouth. here.
Feb. 12-Howell. there
Feb. 16-Dearborn. here.
Feb. 20-Adrian. here.
Feb. 23-Wayne. there.
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YpsiIanti Ill.,; In School Casers New
THIRD HAVEN
bY Warren Howard

! to speak. then ne changed his mind
and went upstairs without q word.
He alt shaky and oewlldered Dan
here kissing Anne. II seemed IN
credible II didn't make sense.
While ned been wondering where
Anne was she mad been mere, right
in his own house-m Dams arms
Anne really was concerned about
Mrs. Reynolds. so she riade all
speed 10 the house She didn't trust
any diagnosis OF Laura 5. and she
knew that even indigestion with no
complications could be dangerous
to woman OF Mrs Reynolds
years When she reached the house.
however she found Laura blocking
the door OF the old 'ady's room
Laura's eyes were angry.
$50 Russell did and you or
course he knew where you we're. |
don't nee6 you
Better let me see your mother.
Laura Anne was quite composed
now
u told you am caring for
Mother Laura stamped her foot
Have you called DR. Banning ?"
mo don't need to And | don't
need any advice rom you.
Then shall call him"
How dare you do what ten you
not to-"
Mrs Reynolds voice cut in from
the room rs that you, fnne =?
Come in. | want to TAX to you"
Fo' a moment Anne thought
Laura was going to thrust her
back physically She was ready
for II But Laura stepped aside
Anne wen up to the bed and
smiled as she deftly made her pa
tent more comfortable
I'm sorry you're not fleeing so
At, Mrs Reynolds. | wouldn't have
gone out had | known"
Nonsense! Why shouldn't you
go out and enjoy yourself, II you re
able to? Laura gave lie something
and feel lots better Get that book
and read to me a few minutes. II
you will
Laura advanced firmly. You
need rest and quiet"
"I'll get 1t. my dear daughter. II
you let me alone. Anne Is going TO
read"
Laura snatched up the book !
say she isn't I've given you a soda
tive and I'm going to surn the light
out"
Anne. who had been taxing the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02
Sports Roundup

petroi-APA to victory Military Police bsa
ion River Uniyeys basketball
Friday
DeoAPGuard Tom Moior scored 20 points to lead the Uni
basketball Wayne
last night The Titans held cells halftme
in the National Retriever Championship field trials sched
yesterday ILL.,
handlers took their Darlington where the
to be staged today and
Grand Rapids Mich hoop consistently the
three Michigan
81 victory here
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-02

WASHINGTON ms 49, The
House Judiciary Committee has
set a public hearing for Friday on
a proposed constitutional amend.
ment for House and Senate ratif-
cation OF treaties. The hearing
was called as Rep. Sol Bloom CD
y. Y, chairman of the Foreign AT.
fairs Committee, predicted that the
proposal would eventually be adopt.
ed by Congress.