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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20

Fart OF the money which Is given
in the Red Cross drive here will be
used for the blood donor unit.
Blood so collected is used In saw
ing the lives of soldiers wounded
in action and Is one Of the most
direct methods Of helping the war
effort.
Ypsilanti first gave blood on Mar
IL. 1912. with Mrs. Paul Samson
as chairman. Since then the Unit
has been here 25 times and the
donors have contributed 3,94S pints.
The quota for Michigan this year
is 5000 pints a week from Detroit
and the cities within 40 mile ra-
dius. The quota for Ypsilanti Is
$50 pints each visit. This month
Ypsilanti exceeded its quota for the
second time.
Since November OF 1912 the Meth
odist Church has furnished space
for the Blood Donor Program
without charge and The growth Of
the project has necessitated putting
seven rooms into use. The Ypsi-
lanti Fire Department have volun-
teered their services for the load
ing and unloading OF the equip
ment which Includes IL beds and
mattresses. screens, fefrigerators.
tables and medical equipment.
All members OF the Blood Donor
Committee are volunteers. The
registrations are handled by Mrs.
D. B. South, Mrs. l.. W. Mitchell
and Mrs. Robert Schrepper. These
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Winters Swan Song
Echoes With Fury

fBy International News Service
Old Man Winter, shunted aside
in favor OF spring a day early this
year, let loose with pent-up wrath
today giving the nation something
to remember him by-snow. rain
and sub-freezing temperatures
which claimed at least seven lives
throughout the country.
The old fellows swan song ech-
oed with fury from New England
where snow fell at the rate OF an
inch an hour-to the deep South
where a biting north wind buffeted
the Texas Panhandle.
The Middle West battled drifting
snow and treacherous sleet while
snowplows bucked a blizzard in
Utah.
Three traffic deaths resulted from
Indiana's dirtiest weather OF the
winter. An sutomobilist was killed
and a man died from exposure in
Ohio. One storm death each was
reported in Pennsylvania and Ken
lucky.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
See WAR Page 2
Good
Will Noted

China as a reservoir OF good VIII
for America was discussed by DR..
George Wilder, who returned from
China on the Gripsholm. for Rotari-
ans this noon. The speaker was In
troduced by his son-in-law. Leonard
Menzl. DR.. and Mrs. Wilder have
been missionaries, representing the
Board Of Foreign Missions for the
Congregational Church In China, for
nearly half a century. After the out
break OF war between Japan and
the United States, the Wilders were
interned in the vicinity OF Picking.
DR.. Wilder spoke bitterly OF the
official policies Of the United States
government during the period since
Japan made war on China. He men.
toned that on the occasion of his
last return to China, just before De-
cember, 1871, the boat on which
they travelled was laden with trucks
and other supplies for the japanese.
In spite OF the fact that we sent
great quantities OF oil scrap iron,
AMI other supplies to the Japanese,
however. the speaker said. the leaT-
en- OF good will arising from the ac-
tivities OF American missionaries
and others has been at work. When
the Chinese learned that there was
a volunteer organization OF Amer
lean fliers fighting for them against
the Japanese. their enthusiasm
knew no bounds, he said.
DR.. Wilder gave many instances
OF acts OF personal friendliness. Of
ten involving real personal risk and
sacrifice. on the part OF his Chin
csc friends. He stated that in the
future the Chinese people will al
ways have TO be reckoned with az
a great force in the world.
Guests for the day we're: from
Wayne. Peter +. Brender; from
Ypsilanu. Laverne p. Cushman,
Henry J. Helle, J. H. Hopkins.
Thomas II. O'Dea. d. T. Quirk and
Robert Scriyens.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Congressman Would
be Riveters, Need More Pay

and not the government and
that government income taxes
shipped off at least a quarter
OF their salaries.
Sen. Wherry (R) Neb.. at.
tributed the number of congress
sional deaths within the past
year or two to the additional
strain and burden Of the war on
legislators.
Il came up the hard way
but I've never had to work so
hard as | have in trying TO be
United States senator"
Wherry declared. 1T takes Is
hours a day. overtime for me
and my office staff at night aid
work at home and on Sundays
to catch up with II all.
IAN average OF 100 letters
and wires a day and one or two
constituents day are always
on hand to be dealt with. They
aren't giving advice on legisla-
ton but asking advice and help
on personal problems.
Increased Capitalization OF
government has thrown local
and state burdens on congress
men even in a state like mine
which has a relatively small
population and IS far away
from Washington"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20

Washington. Mar. 20 ms
Senators and representatives
said wistfully today that things
are getting pretty tough for a
congressman and maybe their
mothers should have raised them
TO be riveters.
The Senate and House mem
bers may soon get a raise as a
result OF the growing congress
sional sentiment that legisla-
tors are the governments step
children and their $4,000 a
year checks are inadequate in
these wartimes.
Reps. Celler CD \. Y, and
White Cd Idaho, told the House
that "ours is the only case where
there is a successful ceiling on
salaries despite the fact that
the cost OF living has gone up
tremendously"
Celler served notice that he
would propose raise for con-
gressmen in the next appropria-
tons bill to come up before the
House.
Senators admitted that things
were getting tough for them
these days both physically aud
financially and pointed out that
their large Senate office tele-
phone bills were paid by them
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
on
Trial Again

New York, Oct. 20-INS-Wayne
Lonergan, poker faced slayer, sub
ject to the eagle-eyed scrutiny OF
two famous psychiatrists. was to
60 on trial today once more for the
murder of his wife.
Psychiatrists retained to observe
the visible reactions of the self
confessed wife killer were on hand
when the celebrated Lonergan case
got away to a fresh start, and the
delayed dr. wing of prospective jur-
ors commenced before a new trial
Judge.
DR.. Thomas 8. Cusack (for the
defense and DR.. Perry NJ. Lichten-
stein (for the state) arrived at
the court house with brief cases
and expectant airs. The task OF
these eminent gentlemen is to
watch Lonergan and to jot down
any significant emotion he may dis
play, as the details OF his life are
presently revealed to Judge and
jury.
DR.. Cusack. who spent consid.
cradle time over the week end
with Lonergan, will endeaver TO
convince the jury that the man 10
either inherently, or morally. in
sane.
Lonergan's mother was confined.
on three different occasions. in a
mental hospital In Canada. and
the defense may claim that the sos
she bore is the hereditary victim
OF her insanity. The defense may
also claim that certain sordid ex.
periences TO which Lonergan was
subjected In early adolescence so
warped his emotional lie as TO
render him morally insane.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Funds From Red Cross Drive
Used For Blood Donor Unit

women have been assisted by vari-
Gus organizations which have spon-
sored the work.
The Junior Chamber OF Com
merce War Service Committee has
assisted with registration since
July 1912 when they first used the
Public Address system to enlist
donors. This was first done under
the direction OF Thor Marsh and
later by George Seedorff.
Registration is carried on through
telephone and postal notification.
the staff Assistance Corps OF the
Red cross who take charge OF the
office In the American Legion
Home also take registrations and
cancellations OF appointments.
Many Red tCross Corps assist
with the Blood Donor work, Donor
Aides, Nurse Aides, Motor Corps,
Canteen and Staff Assistance. The
Donor Aides are the group OF 20
women chosen for their kindness,
their calm and their diplomacy who
assist with all phases Of the work.
They are Mrs. ]. Lynn Houck. Mrs.
Lloyd Barnes, Mrs. Lowell Bellen,
Mrs. c. +. Bonner, Mrs. Clarence
Bottomley, Mrs. James Brown, .Mrl,
L. a. Butler. Mrs. Arthur Fsrsuson,
Mrs. Paul Hayward, Mrs. J. A. Hen.
Heke. Mrs. Fred Jacobs. Mrs. Toy
Meyers, Mrs. Benjamin Parker,
Mrs. c. NJ. Power. Mrs. F. c. Pryor,
Mrs. Martin Readlor. Mrs. W. ]:
Renton, Mrs. Robert Schrepper.
Mrs. Lyle Smith, Mrs. Fred Wolter.
Mrs. ]. ]. Woods, Mrs. Walter
Wright. These and the Nurses Aides
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Republican House Members
to Visit European Fronts

In response to an inquiry on the
trip. A, J. Grifiith, vorys secretary,
said:
"He (Vorys) hopes TO secure In
formation concerning our war ef-
fort in the european theater Of
operations. to study operation Of
lend.lease and war relief, and to
learn at first hand the functioning
OF other democracies In the war
and the planning for peace. 81
Griffith explained that the de
parture. route and return" we're
not being announced but that he
was authorized by vorys to make
his present statement when and II
news OF the Congressman's abb
sence became known.
His trip Is official as an indivi-
dual member OF Congress and as
a minority member OF the Foreign
Affairs Committee. the statement
added. "He Is not officially repre-
sentIng anyone else In the govern
ment or any committee, group or
organization. public or private al
though such a trip requires mill
tary and State Department clear.
ance."
Baldwin was one OF a party OF
Ave congressman who visited Great
Britain in i941 in a privately spon.
sored survey OF the British war
effort.
Harvard graduate and New York
socialite, the 47-year.old Republl-
can Is completing his second term
In Congress. He served in both
the Army and Navy during World
War !. A former newspaDerman.
he Is senior partner in the New
York public relations Arm OF Bald.
win. Munson and Mann and holds
executive positions in several 9th.
er companies.
Vorys. a World War | Navy flier
with some breadth OF foreign ex-
perience obtained as a teacher IN
China and as assistant secretary
OF the American delegation TO the
1922 Washington conference on
arms limitation and Pacific affairs,
Is rounding out his third term in
the House. He will be IS in June.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Body in Lake,
Seek Identity

Chicago. Mar. 20-UP- Police
today still were without clues as TO
the identity OF a man. slain in typi.
cal gangland fashion. whose body
was found in lake Michigan Satur.
day. a few hours after he had been
brutally beaten and shot through
the head.
Fingerprints taken yesterday az
ter the victims hands had been
soaked in warm water 10 raise the
ridges beneath the outer skin we're
not on file at, police headquarters.
6iscounting the theory that he had
been a man OF some importance
in the chicago underworld.
The body was found In the lake
on the indiana side OF the state
border Saturday afternoon and elab.
crate precautions had been taken TO
keep its Identity a secret.
Undertakers discovered yester-
day that the Victims naturally
brown hair had been dyed a deep
black and his skin had been dark.
ened several shades with some type
OF dye. At first the victim was de.
scribed as OF Latin extraction but
later this was changed to Irish,
brown eyes. snub nose" The VIC
TINS fingerprints apparently we're
sandpapered off. police said. and
prints were obtained only after his
hands had been soaked In warm
water.
The body was discovered float
lng about IS feet offshore, heavy
see SLAYING-PaEe 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Six Ypsilanti
Men Called

Six Ypsilant men are included
In the latest list called to service
by Washtenaw County Selective
Service Board number two.
Those who are to report March
% at the New Federal Building in
Detroit for service in the Navy
are:
Lyle Victor Ballinger, Ann Ar.
Dor; Harold Balmes, Chelsea: John
Edward Bell. Ypsilanti; Edgar
Lawrence Durfee, Detroit; George
Ernest Fleetwood, Manchester:
Richard Frank Hallock, Detroit, Mi
chael Robert Hawarny, Jr., Milan;
Charles Fershing Ingram. Ypsi-
lanti; William Ingram, Chelsea;
Kenneth Karl Klave, Pinckney;
George Alexander Lamkin, Ypsi.
lanti; Richard Charles Laney. Ypsi-
lanti; Elmer John Plasters, Milan;
Richard Wayne Plasters, Milan;
Rolla Harrison Perry. Ypsilanu;
Alvin Emil Staebler, Ann Arbor:
Ralph c. Uphaus. Saline; Robert
William Wadke. Ypsianti; Theo-
dore Thomas Westphal, saline; Jo-
seph Edward wojtowicz. Milan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Soldier Vote
Action Near,
Reports Made

Washington. Mar. 20-INS-Pres-
ident Roosevelt neared a decision
today on whether to veto the sol
der vote bill passed by Congress
last week.
Mr.. Roosevelt has received re-
plies from ~ OF the state COVER
nors queries on validity OF the sup
Elemental federal ballot provided
under the bill and messages from
the remaining six executives
should reach the White House in
the next day or so.
In making public the replies
from the AZ governors the Presi-
dent made no comment and no in
dication was given as to what ac-
ton he will take on the measure
which is predominantly states
rights.
Following congressional enact.
ment OF the bill. the President
wired the governors asking wheth-
err the Federal ballot is legal in
their states and II not, would ac-
ton be taken to authorize il in
time to permit its use by members
Of the armed forces serving over
seas.
The President has said his ac-
ton would depend on whether the
new bill provides any more sol
diers the right 10 vote than does
the present soldier vote law. He
had asked Congress to provide a
full federal ballot act.
The messages from the AZ state
heads disclosed that the federal
ballot could be counted at present
in only six states-California.
Maryland, North Carolina, Florida,
Alabama and Kansas.
OF the others, l3 indicated no
action is planned to validate fed,
eral ballots. These were the gov
ernors OF Iowa, Idaho, Illinois,
Georgia, Virginia, Kentucky, West
Virginia. Arizona, Wisconsin, Col
orado. Minnesota, Ohio. and Mon
tana.
Several governors said they
would recommend state laws to
conform with the federal act If Mr..
Roosevelt signed the vote bill, but
many were non-committal.
States late in sending their re-
plies were Michigan, Texas, Wy
oming. Oregon, South Carolina and
Tennessee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20

Washington, Mar. coins A
congressional mission" Of two
Republican House members Is en-
route today to North Africa and
England for a hrst-hand study OF
the war end postwar outlook m the
European theater.
The congressman. Reps. John
Vorys OF Ohio and Joseph Clark
Baldwin OF New York. left Wash
ington quietly ON their overseas
trip about a week ago.
Although Baldwin is understood
TO have conferred briefly with
President Roosevelt prior to his dc.
parture, neither he nor Vorys is
travelling as special representa-.
tive OF this government. 1t was
emphasized. vorys, is member
OF the House Foreign Affairs Com
mittee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
See RED CRoSs-Page 2
Big Bill The
Builder Dies

Chicago, Mar. 20-INS-The pic
turesque and turbulent career Of
William Hale Thompson, who in
In his IL years as Chicago's may
or described himself as big Bill
the builder" was ended today.
Ill since Thursday when he suf-
fered a heart attack, he died last
night in his suite at the Black
stone hotel. He would have been
rs May IA. His last hours were
spent under an oxygen tent.
He was three times mayor Of
Chicago, serving two four year
terms from 1915 to 1923 and his
third and last term from 1927 to
1881, for which he was elected over
William Dever.
A master Snowman, his bizarre
campaign tactics kept Chicago
and the nation amused, astonish-
ed and in constant wonderment as
to what he would do next.
One OF his most famous utter
ances come in his last successful
campaign when he was charging
in his daily speeches that King
George was trying to SNEAK" pro-
British textbooks into the Chicago
public schools. He followed up
with the belligerent challenge:
IF King George comes over here,
I'll bust him in the smooth"
Thompson was born In Boston,
Mass. May IA. 1869. and was
brought to Chicago as an infant.
His father, William Hale Thomp-
son, Sr., was q wealthy real es-
tate operator.
With him when he died were ais
sister. Mrs. William Nelson Pc
louze: his brother. Gale Thompson;
Miss Ethabelle Green, his secre-
tary for the last II years, and DR..
T. j. Coogan. his personal phyBi'
clan. His wife, Mrs. Mary Walk.
er Wyse Thompson, had left two
hours before his death.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20

Mrs. Ann Hutchinson received
cablegram Saturday from her son.
Lieut.. Robert l.. Hutchinson. say.
ing that he is well and asking her
to write him, care OF the American
military attache at Berne, Switzer.
land. and asking her 10 send pic
lures. This is her first direct word
since Lieut.. Hutchinson was report.
ed missing last Sept. 6. Sept % the
war Department wrote that he was
safe but she would not hear from
him for several months. The par.
ents OF the Detroit radio man on the
same ship we're notified that he was
safe in neutral country. As press
dispatches told OF five Flying Fort
resses making a forced landing In
Switzerland, Sept. 5, Mrs. Hutchln.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Republicans
Seek Change

Washtenaw County Republicans
at their county convention In Ann
Arbor this morning apparently join
ed the anti-McKsy ranks when
they received a resolution calling
for a change in the national com
mitteeman.
Roscoe o. Bonisteel, Ann Arbor
presided at the meeting OF which
Mrs. Mabel Hover. this city, was
secretary.
Prof. Bennett Weaver OF the
University OF Michigan faculty,
gave an inspiring address on Abra.
ham Lincoln and called upon the
party to revive the principles which
had made the great emancipation
q national hero.
Senator George ?. McCallum read
a letter from 1t. Governor Reyes
attacking the record OF Governor
Harry F. Kelly. Senator McCallum
then defended the governor.
Mayor Leigh Young OF Ann Ar
Dor. told the party members that
now was the time for the Republi-
cans to get out and fight.
Committees appointed at the
morning session were credentials.
John r. Meadows. chairman; Fitch
Forsythe. Mrs. Jessie Collier. John
Perelman, Charles Rabideaux, Mrs.
Anna Edsill, Clare Cahill, II. Far
ley, Fred Sodt and Herbert Goetz;
permanent organization. Fred b.
Mckay. Charles Waltz. Mrs. Ange-
la Dobson. Charles Jordan. Mark
Mayne, Mrs. Kathryn Groomes,
James J. O'Kane. Edward s. Schai-
BILE, and NJ. J. Lewis Resolutions.
Joseph Hooper. Mrs. Lucille Meme
fee. Albert Rider. Mrs Mary Stein
bach. Fred Broesmle, Herman Gel
ka. Richard Burg. Walter Garthe.
James r. Breakey. Mrs. James
Cassell and Frank Ames
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Mt. Vesuviius
Flowing

Naples, Mar. 20-INS-Residents
Of at least one tiny town on the
slopes Of Mount vesuvius prepared
today to evacuate their homes
when streams OF molten lava inch
ed toward them from the crater OF
that erupting volcano. now In the
throes OF its worst outbreak since
1906.
The lava streams are issuing
from the steaming crater without
showing any signs Of abatement
and plans were made to evacuate
residents of Toree Del Greece, q
half-mile from the center OF the
disturbance, tomorrow.
Allied authorities also made
plans TO evacuate civilians from
the village OF Boscotrecase on the
south slope OF the mountain II the
eruption does not halt soon. Late
yesterday that village was visited
by .iMG officials and Professor
Giuseppe limbo, an expert on vol
canic disturbances.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Estimate For
Taxes May 90

Washington, Mar. 20-UP-The
congressional drive to simplify
taxes took another step forward to-
day when Sen. Walter f. George
D., Ca, said his Senate Finance
Committee plans to ease or elm
mate the task of filing quarterly
estimates Of future income and
taxes.
He did not disclose details but
said the plan was aimed primarily
at helping those whose incomes
are almost impossible" to forecast
largely professional and COM
mission men whose incomes vary
greatly from month to month.
At the present time, about 49,
100000 Of the nations $4,000, 900
taxpayers are required to file ad-
vance estimates Of their earnings
and to make quarterly payments
on the tax over and above the
amount that will be withheld from
their wages or salaries. Persons
whose estimates are off more than
20 per cent are subject to penalty.
George said that many Of the
100000 have relatively stable
incomes and therefore can file
single estimate without fear Of
miscalculating. But such persons
as commission men or doctors,
dentists and lawyers. he said. are
compelled to file revised estimates
because OF their fluctuating in
comes.
He said his committee would at
tempt to solve this problem unless
the House, which soon takes up
the simplification plan approved
by Its Ways and Means Commit
tee last week, solves 1t first.
George praised the House COM
mittee's simphfication plan, which
appeared to have won almost gem
eral approval among congressmen.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20
Missing Local Filler Safe in Switzerland

fore they could send It on. 1t sent
a list Of questions for her to an
swer on five copies. such as what
relation Is she to the sender, to
be sent to washington. In time le
received the money.
The parents OF the Detroit radio
man have Just received a letter
their son wrote Dec. II, which evil
IDENTIFY had been held up In Switzer-
land. for the six months. II stated
that the crew OF the Fortress we're
well. we're enjoying skiing and 9th
er winter sports. were CHARTERED In
fire hotel and that the country
was beautiful. Mrs. Hutchinson 10
hoping for a letter soon from her
son.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-20

son has felt that her son was on
one OF these. Lieut.. Hutchinson was
a bombardier and had also quail
fled as a navigator. He had won the
air medal and an oak leaf cluster
on many missions. largely TO Nor
way, before being interned.
Il seems that belligerents In
termed are not allowed to commun-
Icate directly with home for six
months. Feb. l, however. Mrs.
Hutchinson received notice from
New York City bank that a sum
OF money sent by 1t. Robert l.
Hutchinson had been cabled from
the swiss Peoples Bank in Berne.
TO be sent to her. but that bank Of.
ficials would have 20 get permits
sion from the L. s. Treasury be-