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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Hospital Site
Up TO Council

Common council had under con-
slderation today a resolution per-
hitting a change in coming regu-
lations so that the Sisters Of st.
Francis may erect a 100-bed,
thrce-Story hospital near Outer
Drive and Conner.
a public hearing was scheduled
within few days after City
Palmer George Emery protested
the proposed coming change be-
cause il would ruin a plan for
153-acre park at the location
Representatives Of the order
declared that the construction
Of the hospital had been con-
tPmplated for three years, during
which they had been led TO be-
lieve the zoning regulation would
be changed. The federal govern
ment has agreed 10 a so per cent
grant for construction of the hos
pital, they argued and many per-
sons have already made donations
10 the hospital fund.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Suburb Fights
Negro Homes

The Dearborn City Council
acted today 10 block Negro war
housing project proposed for the
city by the Federal Public Hous-
ing Authority.
a resolution submitted by Mayor
Orville L. Hubbard TO the council.
meeting IN special session last
night, specifically mentioned a
Negro project. The council, how
ever, passed substitute protest
ing war housing of any type.
a crowded council chamber
cheered when the resolution was
passed by unanimous vote. Earlier,
opponents OF the measure had been
booed
Construction of the 400-unit
project for Negro occupancy east
of the Ford Motor Co. Rouge
plant had been recommended 10
the FPHA by its Detroit repre-
sentative. George Schermer.
Mayor Hubbard said there were
no Negroes living in Dearborn,
but Schermer insisted the last
census showed SO in the city.
The councils resolution was "a
be forwarded 10 all senators and
representatives in Congress. So
Letting their aid in blocking
actor by the FPHA.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Hope Of Rescue
On Lake Fades

Hope for the rescue Of two
Detroit duck hunters. lost since
Thursday on Lake Erie. wancd
today when the coast guard re-
ported that no trace Of the men
or their disabled boat had been
found.
The missing men arc DR.. Will
liam Bradford Jr. 81, a Detroit
eye surgeon. and William -.
MieSel, also IS. a Detroit optician.
They set out Thursday in an
cupboard powered boat 10 hunt
ducks. The last time they were
seen was when their boat passed
AmherStburG.
Planes had sighted two men in
an open boat late yesterday. CAP
officials said. but could not deter
mine If they were the missing
DotroitcrS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Council Studies
Peace Projects

A proposed priority list Of 80
capita Improvement projects
costing 81. 992 $50 10 be included
in next years budget was under
consideration today by common
council.
The program was submitted by
Mayor Jcfres. who sand II was
"wocfully small IN view Of the
many necessary capital improve
mentS, but was at least a start -
Included IN the list was rec
ommendatlon that $500 900 be
appropriated a. initial financing
Of a memorial hall within the pro-
posed civic center site along the
downtown river front
The council approved the me
mortal hail appropriation and
asked the city plan commission to
report within week on the best
location within the civic center
area 10 facilitate plans for con-
demnatlon proceedings.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
CarHiiS Train.
Driver Hurt

Injuries suffered when his car
crashed into a switch engine AT
Mack between Conner and Hart
today confined Robert w Digger.
-. Of 21772 MoroSS 10 Receiving
Hospital In serious condition
Digger suffered fractured ribs
and head decorations, Police said
his car sped by flasher signal at
high speed and rammed into the
train. He was given a ticket for
reckless driving.
William MCCarty, so, Of PIP
Rembrandt. Royal Oak, engine
man. was questioned and released.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
MOtOrInlaIl
Quits Car

A motorman tied up traffic at
Mack and st. Jean for 20 min
utes shortly before 6 p. m. yester-
day when he walked off and left
his crowded streetcar at the inter-
section. -
The motorman. Henry Benjamin
Of 1922 Maple, has been suspended
for leaving the car. The conductor,
John Betyn, AZ, of 6l22 Baltimore,
said Benjamin left because his
shift was completed and another
metorman had-not appeared to re-
lieve him. Betyn. however, stayed
with the car until the relief motor
man and conductor arrived.
William S. Bullock. DSR gen.
eral superintendent. said the inter-
section is the place where motor
men normally are relieved but
that Benjamin had not reported
back 10 the carbarns and appar-
entity had gone straight home.
Benjamin, he said. was employed
BY the DSR on Sept. 5.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
BeIeviNe Hit
By $4,000 Fire
Times Photo

A three-alarm fire early today
caused damage estimated at S25.-
900 TO a restaurant. tavern and
bowling alley in the BelleViiIe
Recreation Bldg. in BelleviIle.
Fire fighting equipment from
Willow Run Joined with all avail
able equipment in Belleville and
Wayne after the fire was reported
at $50 a m. by patrolman Eugene
Borieo Of the Belleville police.
Belleville firemen said the blaze
apparently started in a boiler in
the basement of the one-story
lock-long structure.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
More Grand Rapids
Arrests Expetted

GRAND RAPIDS. Nov. Is
GNSj Further arrests IN a ring
that allegcdly used 10 models
ranging in age from II 10 II In
producing indecent photos and
movies were hintcd today by
Supt Of Police Frank J. OMalley.
O'Malley said - persons have
been arrested as involved in the
group that used tho Ladies Litef-
airy Club basement for almost
two months without the knowl-
edge Of the club members.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
President TO Radio
Loan Drive Speech

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S fINS)
President Roosevelt Will speak
in behalf of the Sixth War Loan
drive tomorrow evening in an adj
dress which will be broadcast.
Tho broadcast will be brief
The President gave no details on
the time Of his speech.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Island Sale


The reported sale OF Sugar
Island. former playground for De-
troit society, to Negro group
for use as a recreational park has
not been completed, a check of
official records revealed today.
The island was purchased from
the State Land Board Jan. l, 1914
by a former Detroit financier, on
seven-year land contract for
$4,000, records revealed. A 20
per cent down payment. amount
ing TO $1,000 was made and the
remaining $4,000 was contracted
for in equal payments over the
seven-year period.
MUST BE PAID UP
While records of the purchase
are on file in both the Wayne
County register of deeds office
and at the state land board. a
deed can not be issued 10 the
purchaser until the full amount is
paid and, according TO the rec
ordS. the financier is still the
contract-owner.
After contracting Ia buy the
property. il was said. the fnancier
turned il over TO a downtown
broker 10 sell ito restricted ten
ants only"
A buyer reported 10 have met
the requirements is said 10 have
contracted 10 purchase the prop
lerty and in turn entered into a
sales agreement with the Sugar
Island Amusement Co, a Negro
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Hurley May Be Envoy

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S GNS)
Reports that President Roose-
Welt was preparing 10 name Maj,
Gen. Patrick J. Hurley as L. s.
ambassador TO China were cir
cnlafnd to-day
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Racing Ban
Appeal Ready
State TO Challenge
! Judge MiIIer's Ruling

Asst. Atty. Gen. Ben II. Cole
4waited today the entering of a
Ncourt order, probably on Monday,
Biter which he will file an appeal
40 the state supreme court on
Circuit Judge Miller's opinion that
racing in Michigan is unconstitu-
tional.
Judge Miller's decision was
made yesterday on a suit filed by
Attys. Arnold +. Zeleznik and
George Day in behalf Of property
owners on State Fair avenue. adj
jacent 10 the Detroit race track.
They objected primarily To con-
struction Of new horse barns on
the fair grounds but attacked the
state racing laws.
To ACT AT ONCE
Cole said last night he woufd
appeal the case as soon as the
courtorder was signed.
"The same legislation (pasSed
In 1888 in tho Michigan Legis-
lature legalizing racingl has
been enacted In other states
and held tn be vaiid.'' Colo said.
"Of course In Michigan IL
will depend on what the supreme
court thinks of the Legislatures
power 10 pass such law"
Judge Miller. in branding rae
Ing illegal. said the state is in
partnership with gambling
game where the edge against the
bettor. under lis own rules, is
10lz per cent on every wager.
$4,000. 900 INCOME
The track last season did a sal =
022 262 business. With l0i2 per
cent of this. plus other revenue.
the Detroit Racing Association
made an income of Sc, 900. 600, of
which 81. 400 600 represented its
return from bets.
The state and City Of Detroit
divided 81 220, 772.
Judge Miller declared the state
furnished the track.
Inade the rules. fixed the purses
and rot tho largest part Of the
profits.
The Injunction which brought
about Judge Miller's blast against
racing was flied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward J. Rohan. 1913 W State
Fair. The injunction was denied.
William + Bowling. state rae
Ing commissioner, refused TO dis
cuSs the ruling. saying the issue
was legal one 10 be fought out
in The courts
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Sees Low Cost Air Travel

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 18
INS)-L. WEIGH Pogue, chair
man of the Civil Aeronautics
Board, predicted today that air
travel for the ordinary citizen in
the postwar era would cost about
2ia cents a mile.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20

IheN II COOK II Tor y oEI. VIZ
liam II. Marion 81. Of Detrots
famous Red Arrow Division, home
after Is months IN the New
Guinea jungle.
The cooks Mrs. Marion. sister
of the states first lady Mrs.
Harry Kelly: Mrs. Harold Benech,
whose doctor husband - serving
in Italy, and the hostess whose
husband, sergeant, j. IN Naples.
Says the infantry sergeant back
from the Jungle
zone guy never got 80 much
attentfun IN dtf- his ttfF-.. '---
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20

Order the United States War
Savings Stamps from your De-
troit Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them TO your home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Jungle Vet I'D Enjoy
Thanksgiving Feast
BY VERA BROWN

What they viii be the finest Thanksgiving dinner in
Will be cooked by army week al the nome
OF Mrs Lnhn Il O.LLcn 1866 EMAd (Irclc.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
attention. IN atf his TIRE.
FOUGHT IN BUNA

The sergeant. whose platoon
pioneered in the Buna campaign.
can use 4 little spelling. Last
Thanksgiving Day he was in 4
New Guinea hospital with malaria
and typhus. Two years ago nc
and his boys were fighting foy
Buna.
We've come a long way since
these Buna days" he said Now
malaria ~ virtually licked with
not more than 10 per cent Of
the boys becoming affected. We
have plenty Of supplies. We have
air superiority. In these early
days we had air raids every day
and most 81 the night.
II wish YOU could see those
kids out there. They're terrific.
Fighting out there In the jungle
IL Indian fighting. individual
initiative. For that there II
nothing like ou.' American kids.
PROVE THEIR COURAGE
They have all the courage N
the world. and they'll risk their
lives at the drop of a hat 20
heip \ wounded pal.
II was an old guy-Fm 80. i
had To be, among other things,
MIR. Anthony Ia them. II their
girls didn't write, ! listened To
their troubles. They're such
youngsters, YOU know, except
when the going Is tough. Then
they are men.
They get homesick. deSper-
ately so. So keep those letters
coming. They live for mail call.
They love your packages.
what should YOU send them:
They always need razor blades.
They like toilet stuff. shaving
lotion and the like.
Hard candy In tins will
travel. Cigars, " YOU can get
them, and powdered coffee"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
Merriier Yu|e
For War Vets

Many Of the servicemen and
women now stationed in Michi-
gan army camps and naval sta
tons will be spending their first
Christmas away from their fami-
lies; many soldiers and sailors
lying in Michigan hospitals can
remember ano h er Christmas
spent under enemy fire.
But through the efforts of
patriotic Dctroitcrs who are rally
ing under the Santa for Service
men program to provide gift box
for each one OF these men and
women in uniform. their holiday
this year is destined 10 be merry.
LEGION HELPS, TOO
In cooperation with The De-
troit Times. all the Detroit dis
trict association posts of the
American Legion are cooperating
10 make this years Santa" cam.
palgn a success.
There are thousands Of boxes
10 be obtained between now and
Christmas. and unless you want
the men who have given so mucn
for you to be disappointed. you
must act soon.
Simply pack a box or boxes, thu
contents of which value not more
than So After you insert your
gift card, and list the contents
on the outside, take ii to one Of
the several local receiving depots
10 be announced in the Times
early next week. =.
CAN SEND MONEY -
If you have neither the time
! nor facilities 10 pack box your:
self, send your money contribution
10 the Santa for Servicemen cons
mittee. The Detroit Times, 1870
Cass, Detroit 81. Mich, and the
committee will do it for you.
During the Yuletide season, all
these gift boxes will be presented
to Servicemen and women sta
toned in Michigan.
A special series of broadcasts
will bring Santa for Servicemen
10 the air, beginning next Monday
from 2:15 to 2:30 p. m. and con-
tinuing through Dec. Is. Listen
to these programs, which will
originate from an outdoor plat
form downtown, for more infor-
nation about the drive.
1t won't cost much effort OF,
your part, yet it will mean s.,
much TO those men and women
who need all the cheer and happi.
ness we can give them. ,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
PURPOSES REVEALED

Purpose of the organization. as
stated in papers filed in the
assumed name department al the
County Building. was in part:
That the company would en-
gage in the amusement and trans
portation business and would
erect mechanisnlS and devices for
games for the pablic and would
build a hotel for public occupancy.
A certificate of Incorporation
filed in the County Building shows
that the company has an author
lied capital stock of 100000 and
actual capital of $1,000
Sugar Island is separated by a
few hundred yards of water from
the fashionable Crosse lie district.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-20
CONTRACTS NOT SIGNED

CONTRACTS NOT SIGNED
Sources close TO the financier
say hat he has not signed either
contract.
Although John L. Gowling, exc
cutive secretary for the company.
I o d newspapermen yesterday
that his mpany had made
arrangements with 10 Negro
churches 10 hold picnics on the
island, adding that neither liquor
nor amusement devices would be
allowed, records revealed a some
what different story.
Evening star., 1944-03-09

over 10 inches long when fully
grown. In the summer, he wears a
coat Of grayish- brown, barred and
streaked with black, white and tan.
The breast is reddish brown. The
trusting eyes are brown, too, and
the feet and bill greenish- black.
The winter colors are plain gray
above, white beneath. In the spring,
when the courting season rolls
around, the knots colors are brighter
and his breast so tinged with red
as to have earned him the name,
"red-breasted sandpiper."
After the younger generation has
been creditably educated, the par
ents escort their children toward
the south, where a happy winter
will be spent. During migration
days, small and large groups (knots)
of them will be seen on the beaches
as they trip along digging for food.
Some of the birds go as far as
South Africa, India, Australia and
New Zealand. A few have spent the
cold weather on the Atlantic Coast
of the United States. These birds
are rare on the Pacific Coast and in
the interior of North America.
Evening star., 1944-03-09
ON the AiP TODAY

W0P, S:00-"The Defense Rests" with
Alan Lsdd.
WhAl. S:30-congrsssmen George 0utlsnd
Of California and Everett Dirksen Of Illinois
discuss How Can Congress and the President
Work Togefherl"
VOL. 8:30-Einstens theory Of relatively
explained.
Evening star., 1944-03-09

Ldsf-mtnute changes IN
radio programs some
times reach The Star too
Evening star., 1944-03-09
Children
By LILLIAN cox ATHEy
AMERICAN KNOT
/Trjr10n onnafsyc


American knots may be seen In
friendly little groups probing the
sand for tiny crustaceans and mol
lusca brought IN by the waves and
too confused when stranded to dig
in fast enough to escape the bright
eyes OF the hungry sandpipers.
These birds. vary their fish diet
with juicy grasshoppers that have
fattened on valuable crops; also,
they are ardent consumers of the
diving beetle, well-known foe of nat
ural insect food of fish. In the
south, the knot seems to concen-
trate on crawfishes. These little
fellows are an economic problem
where they dig in the soft mud
weakening the levees. Corn and
rice crops have been greatly dam
aged by the boring habits of the
crawfishes. Not to forget another
valuable activity Of the knot is to
Evening star., 1944-03-09
JOSEPH ADDISON, JOSEPH A. koNEY,
Attorneys.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
states for the District Of Columbia,
Holding Probate Court.--No. 62, ,995. Ad-
That the subscribers Of the District OF
Columbia. have obtained from the Probate
Court OF the District Of Columbia, Letters
Gibbs, also known as NJ @. Gibbs and
Malcolm Graeme Gibbs, late Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the subscribers, on or before
the 10th day of February. AID. l9lS:
otherwise they may by law be excluded
from all beneht of said estate. Given
February. 944. AMERICAN SECURITY
AND TRUST COMPANY, VIM. 8. FRENCH.
SON, 500 Woodward Building 15). fSealo
Attest THOMAS c. SCALLEY, Deputy
REGISTER CT Wills for the District Of Column
ba, Clerk Of the Probate Court.
Evening star., 1944-03-09
T axe Ny Word for 1t
BY FRANK COLBY.
ReaderS'COrn

Readers Corner.
From Grant Fisk, East Hickory: ::
Among the worst things that have
happened to our language lately is:
"One does not do that, does one?"
1t is dangerous, for, as Shakespeare
said, How use doth breed q habit
in q mani" 1t might well lead to
1.-TWO do not do that, do two?"
Horrendous!
From r. E. Bowman, Blacksbury:
So you still believe that it is best
usage to pronounce the word wound
as "woond." Very well, then:
You've got to quit kicking my
hoond aroond,
Nor dare to drag him to the poond,
Nor dare set foot upon the groond
Nearby to my ancestral moond.
I'll come and fight you on the
boond;
The soond of shots will sharp
resoond.
And if you ever there are foond,
You're sure to get a nasty woond.
From Clyde Fillmore, Hollywood: !:
Did you happen to hear the news
caster who recently referred to the
Canadian Prime Minister as, "W. L.
Mackenzie, King of Canada?"
Answer: Long live the king!
From A. G., Oakland: You are
wrong in pronouncing Roosevelt as
"ROSE-uh-velt." According to Mrs.
Roosevelt, the name is roosevelt. !"
Answer: Sorry, but the name
should have three Syllables. Mrs.
Evening star., 1944-03-09

WRc, 9:00-6sorgs Murphy and Mariyn
Maxwell. guests.
WhM, 9:30-Stan Kenton from EIein Air
Field. Valparaiso, Fla.
VOL. 9:30-Baritons Francisco Valentino
Of the Metropolitan Opera sings Beautiful
Dreamer and The Road 10 handaIsy."
WRC, :00-Blondie and Daqwood, Wsiior.
Evening star., 1944-03-09
CHARLES v. INLAY, Attorney.
1416 F st. NV. al

DISTRICT. COURT OF THE UNITED
r. States for the DISTRICT Of Columbia.
ministration.-Thisi is to Give Notice: That
the subscribe. OF the District Of Columbia
the District OF Columbia, Letters Tesla.
mentary on the estate Of James W. Cliff,
late Of the District of Columbia, deceased.
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof, legally au-
thenticated. the subscriber, on or before the
they may by law be excluded from all
oenent Of said estate Given under my
hanc this 18th day Of February, 1914.
HELEN MACLEOD Cliff, 4116 Harrison
Street. NV u5). (seal) Attest: VIC
TOR s. MERSCH. REGISTER of wills for the
District of Columbia, Clerk Of the Pro.
bate Court. mh2,g,16
Evening star., 1944-03-09

Roosevelt stated in a recent maga-
zine article: IF you think of the
flower, rose, you will have it right.
The emphasis should be~on the first
syllable, and the e. in the middle
pronounced 'uh,' a separate syl-
liable"
For a free copy of my pamphlet
giving the dramatic history of the
Star Spangled Banner" an outline
OF the authors biography and an in
depreciation Of the poems exact
meaning, send stamped (3c), self
addressed envelope today to Frank
Colby in care Of this paper.
(Released by the Bell Syndicate, Inc.)
Evening star., 1944-03-09

mention its fondness for marine
worms, the destructive parasites
troubling the oyster.
Knots build their nursery in the
far north, using slight depression
in the ground and lining it with
soft grass. There are four pale
green eggs, speckled in brown, laid
on this mattress.
An American knot will be slightly
Evening star., 1944-03-09
HERBERT L. DAVIS, Attorney,
1852 Columbia Rd. NV. (9).

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Holding Probate Court.-No; s3.4O3. Ad.
mI,inistrationEThis MIR is to Give Notice:
Columbia, has obtained from the Probate
Court Of the District OF Columbia, Letters
Testamentery on the estate of John C,
deceased, All persons having claims
against the deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
scriber. on or before the 18th day Of
February. AID. 1945; otherwise they may
by law be excluded from all beneft OF
said estate. Given under my hand this
18th day Of February. 1914. MARGARET
SCOFIFLD CLINE, 1898 Columbia Road
NV. 90. tSeal) Attest VICTOR s.
MERSCH, Register Of Wills for the District
OF Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court.
Evening star., 1944-03-09
DORSEY X. OFFUTT. Attorney for Com.
piainant. Suite 613, Woodward Building,
Washin rton, D. c. 5).
Filed February 20. 1914
Charles E Stewart. Clerk

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THD
United States for the District of Coz
lumbia --Ir Re Application Of John Picillo,
For Change Of Name.-Civil Action No.
232S0.--John Picillo, having fled q COM
plaint for tudgment changing his name
to John West and having applied to the
Court for an order Of publication Of the
notice required by law in such cases, it is.
by he Court this goth day of February,
show cause, If any there be, on or before
the 25th day of March. 1914, why the
prayers Of said COMPLAINT should not be
order be published once q week for three
consecutive weeks before said day in The
Evening Star Newspaper and The wash
GOLDSBOROUGE, Justice. (seal) A true
Copy Tes CHARLES E. STEWART, clerk.
BY EMMA c. SIMPSON, Deputy Clerk.
Evening star., 1944-03-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
WHITEFORD, HART 4 CARMODY,
Attorneys,
81J 18th st. NV. (5).

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
u,Ss;ns States , fos the District Of Columbia.
ministr ation.--This is to Give Notice: That
the subscriber. Of the District of Colum-
Of the District of Columbia, Letters OF
Administration on the estate Of Margaret
e. Keys, late Of the District of Columbia.
deceased. All persons having claims
AGAINST the deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof. legally authenticated. to the sub
scriber. on or before the 18th day of
February. AID. 1915: otherwise they may
by law be excluded from all benefit Of said
estate. Given under my hand this 18th
day Of February, 1914 TEUN1S r. COL
LIER, % goth Street, NV. 90. tSealo
Attest. VICTOR s. MERSCH, Register OF
Wills for the District Of Columbia, Clerk
OF the Probate Court. mh2, 2,g,16