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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27
CHAPTER TwENTY.EIGHT


an only stay a minute" he said.
IL just want you to know what Nate
meant about Trina in my cabin"
at doesn't matter, Colin"
at does to me-"
"Not tonight, Colin. Please-not
tonight" YEARLY she drew of her
parka. @Why talk of what has
happened? It's what is going to
happen. Nate meant every word he
said to you tonight. You can't"
With an outburst of sudden an
ger Colin cut her off. "Blair, let's
get one thing clear. I've taken
everything from Nate I'm going to
take. When ! came back, you asked
me to make my peace with him. l
did. I've walked so softly he's be-
ginning to think I'm afraid Of him.
Well, that's all over. Nate and
are headed for a showdown, and
the sooner it comes the better. 1t
wasn't just the trouble with Olsen
that started Nate off tonight-he
can't stand the idea of any other
man existing in the same world
with you. And now, whether you
want to hear it or not, III tell you
what Nate meant about Trina.
"The day | got Trina that pup
the last day we went out together
we capsized. | took her to my
cabin and bundled her up in blan-
kets. We kissed, and that was all.
Dove came TO the cabin-whether
be saw US kiss or not, | don't know"
"Do you love her, Colin?"
"She's engaged TO Rod. Isn't that
enough?"
"It's not an answer. II you love
her, you shouldn't let Rod stand in
your way, for if she loves you she'll
never make him happy"
Colin whirled toward her. Ills
ten, Blair. I'm not in love with
Trina. She's Rodney's. And ! don't
expect 70 be in love with you
you're Mates. And | only wish"
But Blair wasn't listening.
Fathers hat and coat" - she
pointed to the opposite wall -
they're not here" Running across
the room, she opened the door of his
bedroom. Hes gone!"
Colin looked at the clock. Almost
midnight. DR.. Benedict and Dove
might be over at the Hall-but the
place had been in darkness when
he passed. They might be up in the
little attic room.
Or-he was on his feet at the
thought-why would not this night
Of the dance be perfect time for
Dove TO leave on his mysterious
journey across the lake?
Colin flung open the door. "If
I'm not back in ten minutes" he
told her, "come over to the Hall"
Hurrying across the clearing, he
went directly 10 the shed where
Dove kept his dogs. The chains lay
empty, and fresh toboggan tracks
marked the snow.
But DR.. Benedict Colin looked
about him. No light from any OF
the buildings. For a second he stood
outside the Hall; then, opening the
door, felt his way TO the second
story.
Guiding himself by his finger tips,
he reached the attic door. II stood
open, and he passed inside. No light
in there; no sound. He looked
toward the secret room: that, too,
was black and silent. But tire tiniest
pencil of fight was glowing down
below.
Step by step he crept forward
hsn pressed his ear against the
wall. A sliRht sound came out 70
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27
SUSPECT HELD

Detroit--A suspect IN connection
with the $4,000 jewel robbery at
the Crosse Pointe Park home OF 1t
and Mrs. Benson Ford the night Of
Oct. 4 is being held by police. Pc.
lice Chief Herman W. Piel ~
Crosse Pointe Park, who disclosed
the theft Wednesday, said entrance
was gained through window while
the Fords were not at home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27
THEY say

Leyte. Philippines-General Doug.
las Macarthur: The Japanese
Navy has received It's most crush.
ing defeat OF the war. Its future ef.
forts can only be on a dwindling
scale"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27

Paris-General Charles DeGaulle:
French troops will occupy the
German territory that they cap.
ture. :. 1t would be inconceiv.
able that the conditions OF occupa-
ton should be settled without
France"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27

Territory Of the United States
outside its borders includes more
than III 900 square miles.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27
Washington - Maury Maverick.

Washington - Maury Maverick
head OF the Smaller War Plants
Corporation after a visit TO Great
Britain: I'VE may have been a 1T
tie precipitate in our re-convers!on
to the degree we are here. They
are concentrating on the Job al
hand, which Is winning the war"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27

not mention the name of his grand
fathers church denomination and
no written records OF his service
seem to be available. Grandfather
Pitkin was later a cooper and ac-
cording TO his grandson he was
for years the busy agent Of the
Underground Railway in Ypslanti."
The author likes TO imagine that
the large barrels made in his grand.
fathers cooper shop were used TO
conceal runaway negroes on their
trip into Canada.
Walter B. Pitkin is rated a half
pace in Twentieth Century Auth
o.s" where he is listed as Amer
Zen psychologist, journalist, and
editor" He Is best known for his
writing on popular psychology N
such boots as life Begins at
Forty, Lets Get What We Want,
Take 1t Easv!", How We Learn
and More Power TO You. His
father was president OF the De-
troit Board OF Education when the
Central High School at that place
was built
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27

II has taken Bella Lugosi long
time to live down the success he
achieved in his frst big stage and
Aim roles, and he almost went
bankrupt in the process.
Never has an actor become so
indelibly identified with a single
role as Lugosi with his part OF
"Dracula" and never has role SO
completely dominated an actors
fortunes.
The "Dracula" role lifted him
from relative obscurity and made
him a figure OF importance on the
New York stage. Within two years
IL elevated him to stardom on the
screen.
"Dracula" blotted out all OF
Lugosl's previous achievements in
the theater, including Shakespeare
and Ibsen and romantic leads and
character roles of all types. His
fortunes rose with the popularity
OF the horror character he had
created.
Rose, at least, until such films
were barred In England and Holly
wood ceased making them. Lugo-
sis fortunes crashed.
A few years passed by before a
small independent exhibitor ex-
peri ented with a revival OF Ora
cula". II was a sensational sue
cess. Universal pictures began
again making horror films, and
Lugosi wa back as a star again.
But this time Lugosi was aware
Of the "Dracula" influence. He set
up barriers against IL. He won a
straight character role in "The
Gorilla" and in "Ninotchka" with
Greta Carlo. Then came a straight
heavy role with The Saints Dou-
BILE Trouble" with George Sanders.
In 1913 Lugosi won the role OF
Jonathan Brewster in Arsenic and
Old Lace. He as praised and
went on tour with the play.
Now he's back in Hollywood.
and his first screen part is that OF
half-crazed scientist in RKO
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27
Half Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

Miss Jessie Phelps College faculty viii speak
Equal Tasks the meeting Of the Normal
College Matrons Association
Lodge Degree attendance
continue months The Mrs Franc Mont
Mrs Clarence Mrs silde and Mr. Robert
Lambie.
temporary injunction by circuit
soner Tracy Towne restraining the DUR o removing the
driveways placed Packard CR
provide outlet for residents Country subdivision.
Birth To Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly daughter Margaret
Fifty ears Ago
Lewis is group sports lovers
for conducting Mexico City this
winter.
horse that had been in the sold
the city Isaac Davis for $3.50 belong
the George H. Hammond valued 800
The Womans Home Missionary Society Of the Presbyterian
Church have sent three barrels Of cong
sen, Pine City, MINI, for the fire sufferers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27
STAGE and SCREEN

Radios "Zombie on Broadway.
It's straight character role, di.
vorced from the influence OF
"Dracula".
Old age finally ended the career
OF the original Cheta, the chimpan-
zee, who appeared in more than 10
Tarazan pictures, and necessitated
hunt for neN one.
She was found finally right IN
Los Angeles, a three-year-old chin
panzee that had been the house
p OF a resident whose hobby Is
animals.
She had been taught simple
tricks that she did for the delight
of the kids OF the neighborhood,
but the thought OF movie career
had never entered her owners
head.
The Sol Lesser film company
discovered her, and Cheta makes
her debut in "Tarzan and the
Amazons" as the intimate OF John.
ny Weismuller as Tarzan, Brenda
Joyce as Jane and young Johnny
Sheffield as Boy.
When Cheta was introduced to
Al Antonucci, former trainer for
the ST. Louis zoo, it was love at
first sight.
Currently Cheta is receiving all
the attention a screen glamour
girl gets on launching a career.
Hardness wasn't a particular
problem Cheta prefers to wear
her hair waveless. without decora-
ton and completely natural. Mas
cara is used profusely In those
spots where Cheta's hair Is thin.
Lipstick is problem, for no
sooner Is 1t applied than Cheta
licks it of.
Sounds silly, but comedian
Danny Kaye Is taking voice les.
sons from Danny Kaye.
Danny plays idential twins in
Sam Goldwyn's comedy. THE
Wonder Man, and the twins are
OF exactly opposite temperaments.
One is a brash and gaudy Broad
way character. The other is
meek bookworm.
There has to be voice to match
each, and to keep the twins from
exchanging voices, Danny has made
recordings OF what he considers
the ideal voice for each.
Every time he switches charac-
tiers, which he does quite often,
Danny listens TO the required re-
cording. It's foolproof.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27

DR.. Clendening viii answer
questions of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-10-27

NVFITINTIN y FWII WfIF
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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-03-03
Political Action

In their meeting of last Tuesday
night, delegates from 10 CIO local unions
representing in excess of $4,000 work
ers in Toledo, gave indication that they
realized the necessity for united political
action.
Ii the sentiments expressed by the
Cio representatives are any indication of
the feelings OF the rank and file, and
there are many reasons to believe the
rank and file are aroused, this years
election will mark the return of labor
to real political power.
The way along the path of political
comeback for labor is not going to be
easy, but the workers can win great
victory if they will unite themselves in
to one solidified and politically conscious
organization.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-03-03
Block Market Ordinance

Efforts of the labor advisory commit
tee of the district OPA TO secure black
market ordinance are meeting with the
stubborn resistance of a small but deter
mined group of people who seek to pre-
vent the OPA from doing the work in
tended for it.
1t is not surprising that the so-Called
small home owners and small business
men should seek to prevent more adequate
enforcement Of 0PA regulations. Nor is
il surprising that the public press, which
seeks to influence the minds of city cOun-
Gil and, wherever possible, the public,
should take stand against the ordinance
requested.
AS the labor representatives serving
on the 0PA committee have pointed out,
city council in passing the black market
ordinance will be serving the majority
interests of the people of this city. They
will be protecting the consumer.
There may possibly be some merit in
the arguments which opponents of the
ordinance are advancing, yet, when the
welfare and protection of 10000 Toledo
workers and their families are taken into
consideration, there should be no hesita-
tion on the part of our city council.
Nor does the argument that the $50
fine called for in the ordinance which
automatically deprives the defendant the
right to jury trial carry much weight IL
those whose sympathieS lie with the de-
PENDANTS want to be consistent, why
don't they go all the way and feel sorry
for other law violators who are similarly
treated?
1t is our sincere hope and the wish of
every worker in this city that council pass
this ordinance. 1t is the least council can
do for labor in Toledo.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-03-03
Editors $ Mail
Thanks Ed. Duck

Dear Sir:
l want to extend my thanks
to Eddie Duck for the fine sup
port which he extended me as
a candidate for secretary of
the Auto-Lite Unit during our
recent election.
Although l was unsuccessful
l want to thank those who
voted for me, and congratu-
late those who elected Howard
Cutcher Unit chairman.
Our success in electing some
of our people to office is very
definitely a tribute to Ducks
efforts in our behalf. Every
member of the Auto-Lite Unit
who is interested in good un-
ionism should be proud of
Eddie and should strive to
show the same courageous spi-
rit which he displayed in his
efforts to secure representa-
ton which would faithfully
carry out its trust.
There are a large number
of members who assume
passive attitude toward their
union--they pay their dues
but never bother to attend a
meeting.
In order to have a good
committee people must take
interest in their Union.
1t is my belief that if this
group were aroused from their
lethargy the confused state of
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-03-03
Marked For Defeat

By its action condemning the voting
record of Congressman Homer A. Ramey,
the Toledo Industrial Union Council
marked the congressional incumbent for
defeat by calling on all the workers of the
Ninth Congressional District to withhold
their support from the Republican candi-
date.
Sharply criticizing Mr.. Ramey, the
CIO Council called him IAN enemy OF
labor" who not only has voted against
many of the bills favored by labor; but
man who has stated his low opinion of the
CIO Political Action Committee.
While the Go was expressing its con-
tempt for Mr.. Ramey, the Republican COM
mittee was giving him its blessing and
Endorsement, an indication that the Re-
publicans are content with their candidate
and approve his record, or was that the
Endorsement of the Republican chairman,
Harry Hansen?
Workers are asking each other if it can
be possible that the Republican party is
proud of Congressman Ramey, or if they
merely subscribe to the old belief that
political incumbent is more difficult to
defeat than one not in office.
Workers are wondering if the Repub-
lican Endorsement of Mr.. Ramey is the
party's answer to the workers query,
"Where does the Republican party stand
with respect to labor?"
There can be no recalling of the Re-
publican Endorsement given to the vacilat-
ing representative. The party has COM
mitted itelf and in effect is telling the
workers and plain people of the Ninth
Congressional District that it approves of
Mr.. Ramey. Thus, the party has made its
choice and will succeed or fail, depending
upon the outcome of the election.
From this great distance, it looks like
the congressional race is going to be a
great contest with Congressman Homer
A. Ramey taking some well directed wal
lops from organized labor.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-03-03
WHO is INVOLVED

1t is worth our while then to look into this
matter and determine how many basicly diff
ferent social groups are really involved In
labor disputes and just how large percent
age of the public labor comprises.
First, what constitutes the employer class!
This is not too difficult to determine as they
of course comprise those individuals who have
a large enough share in the ownership of the
national productive plant that is the means of
production, that they could live without work
ing if they so desired.
1t goes without saying that this is only
small proportion of the population.
The mebers of the laboring class are those
people who find it necessary to work in order
to live This class is obviously the vast ma
jority.
Now IL these two classes are removed (for
the purpose of our discussion) from the popu-
lation what have we left? A very small group
indeed We cannot include the self employed
because they work for living and are there
fore workers. Surely class of people who
neither own enough of the productive plant to
live without having to work, nor find 1t neces-
sary to work in order to live must be very
small group.
LOOSE TERM
In view of the above analysis, the argu-
ment that between the owners and the work.
ers is vast group loosely called the public
who have direct stake in labor relations, but
are not members of either class just doeS
hold water.
We can safely conclude then that laNN
comprises the vast majority of the population,
and what is good for labor is therefore good
for the welfare of the entire population.
This raises the question of why labor does
not have a majority in the legislative halls,
both national and state. This question will be
dealt with in future columns, as will various
phases of the social security program and the
postwar program of the UAW -CIO..
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-03-03

affairs could be eliminated,
and the result would be
better, stronger union, one
which management would be
forced to respect.
If such a program were pro-
NOTED in Ducks column and
in the JOURNAL and followed
up with an educational meet
ing at intervals of every few
weeks and handled by Duck in
his capable manner, l am GER
tain there would be no ques-
ton as to its ultimate success.
Fraternally yours,
Frank Covey,
Auto-Lite Unit
Plant No. rs
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President Philip

they have been accused of doing that produc-
ton has reached the point where our govern
ment can cut down its spending for equipment
and materials.
WHIP UP SPIRIT
While plants in ST. Louis and other sections
of the country are forced to lay off their work
ers because of lack of contracts, speakers still
60 around the country urging the workers to
produce more They are very capable speakers,
men who can appeal to the emotions and senti-
ments of the workers
When 1 observe this business of orators
touring the nation and speaking in war plants
to whip up the spirits of the workers. / can't
help but wonder what more the employers
expect of mere men and women l suspect the
motives of those who bring in these eloquent
takers and the takers themselves l believe
the workers just suspicious of these
people as l am.
What good purpose is served by trying to
get more work out of people who have already
given so much effort that the government has
its orders ahead of schedule in many instances,
and is able to hold back additional contracts
because it knows the productive ability of the
workers?
GOVERNMENT FIGURES
Government figures certainly are not
handed out to show up either industrial msps>
agement labor in false light The fg<
which have been released on production s.
that labor has nearly approached perfectiorfN
its ability to turn out the goods of war, and no
one can dispute these figures because they are
accurate and unbiased.
Despite the production figures despite the
record which labor has made during the war,
we still are hearing and reading about strikes.
We still are forced to listen to lot of bunk
which is supposed to make the workers feel
ashamed of themSelves-for what, / do not
know. Labor is not ashamed of its production
record, and if it has had few strikes here and
there at different times during the war it is
because most of them were aggravated by the
employers.
There can be no doubt in the mind of any
worker who is awake, that management has
actually tried to irritate the workers into taxi
ing drastic action. Naturally, the employers
are not blamed They handled very
fully by the press and made to appear as being
more sinned against than SHINING. But the
workers-well, you read the papers and know
what mean.
Our only hope is that will be able to
finish this war soon, and the sooner the better,
because we of labor anxious to resume
where we left off, and once again stand on our
feet and fight our own battles with those who
now take advantage of our pledge not to strike.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-03-03

own political buildup now that the daily press
and the congressional big mouths have run off
the typewriters and at the face, the workers
of this country are going to be given the oppor-
tunty to show their patriotism by trying to
pay for the war, profits and all.
When the President referred to the tax bill
as relief for the greedy at the expense of the
needy" he wasn't kidding. Wait until the ldes
of March, 1945, and we poor working stiffs
are going to realize the full meaning of the
Presidents veto message.
And don't worry, kiddes, you won't even
haya IN wait until next March You'll soon be
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-03-03

paving higher prices for that little liquor you like
home to the little lady You'll soon find
hitting you other places but whatever do don't
word because do somebody is going to ask you
Hey you you the war? Amt patritoic?
WE DOOD
Look foksies going to pay for the Haven't we
always paid Who else is there for but
the people fight hem And the who do the
fighting blood letting and the dying in all wars
What has labor done in this war? According to the press all
strike Forget all about the tanks ships planes,
guns workers have produced to arm
equip transport maintain the fighting forces in the
combat scattered all over the world
Forget the millions of workers who have left their
jobs families fight for liberty the four freedoms
the Atlantic Charter want to remember it, to make
the world for democracy.
Never mind the millions millions of workers
have spent purchasing that production might
continue profits of the indusralss be raised from
paltry 1889 meay eight billion
last year
of workers who have given
their blood to the thousands thou
sands of dollars to the Red Cross.
discuss the millions of dollars that the workers
have paid in taxes without mmur and then stop there and
ask labor done for the eort? You ask it,
I'm too disgusted to even try to answer it.
YOUR TAXES
Have you good the big people of the
try are to delightful willing they for
shoulder the entire of the long their profits can
exeron in aiding maintaining the necessary
expenses of their government in wartime?
And doesn't strike you being mighty funny that the
only Barxey to his feet in his make
the President when 1t looked
profits big shots might be endangered and
them aid the country in of its most
trying times?
Dear Aben" What pous is, turning the
who him where he is today with resignation which he
certainly would be accepted accepted would find
him reelected to his senatorial position! What show!
What shame! What sham!
HOW ABOUT US?
discover that after the smoke and malakey has
the tax bill into effect by virtue of
overriding Presidential and the big shots and
precious profits safe Raise the banner of free enter
prise high Liberty is safe-sae for the indusralss It's
great world after all!
What about the workers who toll and
pay? Well you're working, amt you? What more do
You obl You're making and besides we
can't afford to have initiation.
Maybe profits will be higher in 1914 than they in
way Perhaps you won't have the cost of
money anyhow. What's the big idea of working stiff
demanding Tbone seaks Don't know that when too many
people have enough to live decenty that there isn't
enough around? Haven't heard of the law of
supply and demand?
At the tax bill is law and the workers of the
won't need about anything except paying their
The War Labor Board has frozen remember
And the of living has only increased 10 cent
the amount of the raise which generously given
Oh Well Think nothing of i'll After ALL this is the when
the and the important has
proved it. You'll pay and like it,
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On 7 he
Beam
By Clayton w. Fountain

George Washington's birth
day is an appropriate time to
write on the topic of liberty.
The tall Virginia farmer who
led our Revolution was as de-