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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
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USES
Still Busy

Although the number of clients
passing through the local United
States Employment Service has
dropped slowly since the first Of the
month, there is no likelihood a
decline great enough to warrant
closing the Office for some time
yet.
Since the Willow Run Bomber
Plant began lay-offs in preparation
OF closing. the local Office has handi-
ed approximately "a to rs hundred
cases Of all kinds, per week; lay
offs, unemployment, transfers, un.
employment claims. and informa.
ton. or this number. some fifteen
hundred per week were applica-
tions for unemployment checks.
The activity at the Office now
Is, for the most part, regarding
transfers and claims.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

was being fought between Austrah
ians and japanese cornered near
Wewak in the New Guinea mop-up
campaign.
Allied air forces ruling the skies
from the Solomons to Tokyo struck
with increasing fury. Japanese pro-
pagandists complained the attacks
we're so complicated that they
cannot be anticipated" and con-
ceded that they were having a
surprisingly strong" psychological
effect on the Japanese.
More than 20 Liberator, Mitchell.
and Invader bombers with fighter
escorts bombed and strafed five air
fields and the waterfront around
Shanghai In the heaviest series OIL
attacks reported today. They met
no opposition and left many large
fires" and bomb-cratered runways
behind as they flew back to Oki-
nawa.
Deliver Blow
Mustang fighters sweeping in
from both Okinawa and Two Jima
delivered the strongest announc-
ed blow Friday against Honshu,
main island OF Japan. Eighty Mus
tangs from Two rsked Ave airfields
and factories in the Nagoya-Osaka
area, ard we're followed up later by
"a more from Okinawa.
Other Mustangs from Okinawa
had a field day tearing Up railway
Ca pACTEIrpaoa 0
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
For
Isles Made

Washington. July 21-AP-Pres-
ident Truman's statement that the
United States is not seeking "one
piece of territory" prompted con-
gressional demands today that this
country retain complete control OF
strategic Pacific islands.
Senator George (D-GaO, foreign
relations committeeman, told re-
porter he thinks there are areas
taken from the Japanese at high
cost of lives where United States
control should not be hampered
even with the technical restraints
Of a proposed international trustee
ship system.
Georges declaration was echoed
in part by some other senators. All
expressed the opinion that Mr.. Tru'
man was not talking about the Pa
cific when he said at flag raising
in Berlin:
There is not one piece Of terri
tory or one thing of a monetary ma.
ture that we want out Of this war
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Eager Beaver For Matrimony
Writes to His Congressman

!
oday. He asked that his name not
be divulged because I don't want
TO become an advice to the love-
lorn editor"
The wifeless man, who said he
lived in Grantsburg. Wis, wrote:
This is out OF your line, but I'm
looking for a wife-and it's stymied
me. It's impossible for me to ge.
around much as have a 5-year-old
boy. 80 head OF cattle and calves
to look after, own 500 acres OF
sandy land, two sets Of buildings
and have a nice house.
81. have tried matrimonial clubs
and papers-but they are after the
mazuma, or you get list of women
who want city life.
II have been places and done
things and am satisfied to live here
in the flora and fauna OF northern
observation-disclosures some find
fault. as they would in paradise.
Il can furnish character and
bank references. am 43 years
old. and am as strong and healthy
as they come. l don't use tobacco
or liquor, don't swear. gamble or
chase around and am average for
looks.
MY boy is also strong and heal.
thy. | was offered one grand for
him but he Is not for sale-as
money means nothing to me.
81 read where there were $780,
900 women between the ages OF 20
and "a without Chinaman's
cnance OF marrying. Il that is so.
where are they? They are scarce
as hens teeth here.
This is the hardest job I've
ever tackled.
81 tried to get an ad in my home
town paper, but they wouldn't take
It,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
More Gas May Be
Brought to State

Detroit, July 21-AP-Organiza-
ton OF the Michigan-Wisconsin
Pipe Line Co. to supply natural gas
to consumers in Michigan, Wiscon-
sin, Missouri and Iowa was an.
nounced today by William G. Wool
folk, chairman Of the American
Light G. Traction Co.
Voolfolk said the new company
a Delaware corporation, would ask
the Federal Power Commission Inn
mediately for a certificate of con-
venience and necessity for the
building OF a $70,O00,000 natural
gas pipe line from the Hugoton
gas field near Guymon, Okla. to
Detroit.
The line, he said. would serve
communities in the four.state area
through companies affiliated with
American Light & Traction and
could be operated as a subsidiary
OF the Michigan Consolidated Gas
Co.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Police Seeking
Identity of Girl

City police and deputy sheriff.
are attempting to establish the
identity OF q year old girl who
was found in Ypsilanti in a con-
fused mental state. Thursday.
She was first noticed drinking
hot water in a local restaurant.
After a time she let, to return
shortly, dripping wet, obviously
from being in the river. A wait.
ress gave her dry clothes, and she
resumed her hot water drinking.
The proprietor of the lunch room
called the police. She saw them
coming, however, and ran into Riv.
erside Park, where she attempted
TO hide.
Not satisfied with the little in
formation she gave them. the local
police took her to the county jail.
pending further investigation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Thirteen Sons in
Armed Forces

Camp Robinson, Ark, July 21-
AP-A Flint, Mich, family appar-
emily has a near record with 13
sons in the armed forces, the pub
lie relations office here said today.
Pvt. Fred Burns OF Flint, the
thirteenth member of the family
to be indicted, is a trainee in the
infantry replacement training cen
ter here.
The brothers are sons of Mrs.
John A. beavers of Flint. Seven
are in the Army, four in the Ma
rines and two in the Navy. A
fourteenth son Is at home.
Fred Burns isn't superstitious
about his 18th place in the family
honor roll.
1T will be more unlucky for the
Japs than for me-" he said.
Before entering the Army the
husky private served ten months
with the maritime service in both
the Atlantic and Pacific.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
U. s. WEATHER FORECAST

Lower Michigan-Mostly cloudy
tonight and Sunday. Occasional
light showers north portion tonight.
Continued warm south portion.
Upper Michigan-Cloudy and
rather cool tonight, with scattered
light showers in east portion to-
night. Partly cloudy and a little
warmer Sunday.
Highest temperature yesterday.
IS; lowest, 66.
Highest temperature one year
ago today, 81; lowest, 81.
Highest temperature this date m
last 70 years. 81 in 1926: lowest,
81 in 1914.
The sun sets today at 800 p. m.
and rises Sunday at 6:16 a. m.
The moon rises today at 6:1S p.
m. and sets Sunday at 3:46 a. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Marines Disclose Details of
i. S. Wake Island Surrender

Washington. July 21-AP-A pair
OF marines escaped from a Japan
csc prisoner OF war camp near
Shanghai, China, have turned up
here with first details o. the Wake
Island surrender.
First Lieutenants John A. Nc
Alister, 26, OF Blue Mountain, Miss,
and John +. Kinney. 80, of Colfax,
Wash, told in an interview yester-
day how the tiny garrison gave up
Dec. %, 1871.
And then, after surviving %
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Try, Try Again Garden Motto

Mr.. Aldrich has garden peas,
beans. carrots, beets, tomatoes
peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, rad.
ishes, lettuce, onions. corn and lima
beans.
He has been an enthusiastic gar.
dener for four years and each year
It is a little better than the last.
Mr.. Aldrieh's plot is a quarter OF
the lot owned by Clyde Budd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Senate Votes
on FoodPlan

Washington. July 21-UP-The
Senate votes today on whether the
United States shall participate in
the United Nations food and agri-
culture organization.
An unexpected furry OF debate
greeted the measure when It was
brought to the floor yesterday.
Sen. Chapman Revercomb, R.,
W. Va, sought a delay until octo-
Der to give senator's more time to
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

William Aldrich. 1912 n. Con.
gress St. must believe in that old
adage, IL at first you don't sue
coed. try. try again" He had his
garden all planted and the rains
ruined everything. So he had to
plant It all over again but he still
managed to have an exquisite gar
den. All his neighbors say he Is
quite a gardener and considering
the results Of his efforts they are
not wrong.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

Washington, July 21-AP -
There's good. strong. healthy man
with average looks in Northern
Wisconsin who's an eager beaver
for matrimony-but he can't find
any takers.
So he wrote his congressman.
The nonplussed lawmaker, mex
perienced in finding wives for con-
stituents. made public the letter
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Officer Lindner
Stays on Force

The resignation OF W. kenneth
Lindner, submitted to Police Chief
Dan E. L. Patch. July is. was not
accepted by the police commission
at their meeting Friday night.
The commission accepted the res
ignations OF Orvis Cole and James
Timer. who had submitted their
designations July Is.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

there is little five year old Jim
ME" who is quite" gardener. His
Is only a small garden which con
sists OF radishes, peas and sweet
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

corn. Little Jimmie not wishing
10 be outdone by his father keeps
bis garden weeded surprisingly well
for such a small boy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Congress Today

(By Associated Press)
Senate
Debates membership in United
Nations food organization QD.
House
Cleans up odds and ends prepar.
atory 10 adjournment until october
(noon).
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

Observation-Disclosures 3d.
900 older Navy officers and en-
listed men may be released by De-
cember to permit the enlistment
and induction of younger men. Dis.
closing this yesterday, the Navy
said 1t Is considering a point for
mula for release of older personnel.
Ii adopted the plan would release
11,600 commissioned and warrant
officers and $4,000 enlisted men by
years end.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

MT. CLEMENS. Mich. .-AP -
One French flier was killed. anoth.
er Is missing and a third injured
in mishaps Friday involving three
Army fighter planes from Seliridge
Field. Two OF the planes collided
over Anchor Bay IA miles south OF
the takeoff point while on a train
ing flight. The third plane crashed
in flames near the field.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

WASHINGTON-UP-The House
controversy over Army policy to-
ward Communists focused today
on the past record OF House MIL
itsry Affairs Committee investiga-
tor. The investigator. H. Ralph
Burton. was denounced by Reps.
Adolph J. SABBATH. D.. Ill, and Hugh
DeLacy, D.. Wash, yesterday in
connection with a recent subcom-
mittee report on Is Army men
whose backgrounds allegedly link
ed them to Communist activity.
SABBATH also assailed Rep. John E.
Rankin, D.. Miss, critic OF Army
policy on the issue.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

WASHINGTON-AP- The Pet
roleum Administration for war to-
day recommended a daily produc'
ton rate Of $4,000 barrels OF all
petroleum liquids in August to
meet Pacific war needs. This Is
an increase OF $1,000 barrels daily
over the rate certified for July
the previous high.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

DETROTT-AP-Five postwar
model jeeps. the first to be pro-
duced by Willys-overland for civil
ian use, were en- route today to
Los Angeles, Calf. An American
Airllnes transport plane left Wayne
County airport Friday night with
the Jeeps. A company representa-
tive said no price has been fixed
for the cars.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

GRAND CoULEE. Wash.-AP-
The fate OF an irrigation project
which would transform a million
acre sea OF sand, sagebrush and
scattered wheat fields into a rich
green farmland hangs today on
the ayes or nays OF some $500 Col
umbia River basin landowners.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

LOS ANGELES-AP-Col.J James
Roosevelt, eldest son Of the late
President Roosevelt, has purchased
a residence in nearby Beverly Hills.
His wife, the former Romelle Their
esa Schneider, is expecting an ar
rival some time in November. The
couple was married in Beverly Hills
in 1941.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

BRUSSELS -AP- A bill to pro-
vide a nationwide vote on whether
King Leopold would be allowed to
return to his throne was introduced
in Parliament yesterday by adher-
ents OF the monarch.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21
Flashes of
Late News

LONDON -AP- A British for
eign office spokesman declared to-
day that It "is not within our pow
err" to waive suez Canal tolls on
American ships carrying soldiers
and equipment to the Pacific War
theater. The commentator at q
press conference said 1t was per
fectly true that Britain does not
pay a similar fee for passage Of
her troops through the Panama Ca.
nal.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

WASHINGTON-AP-Three hos.
pital attendants are in custody to-
day awaiting grand jury action in
the death OF Seaman &c Clark ].
Leeper, 22. formerly OF Phoenix, a
sailor mental patient at st. Eliza
beth's Hospital. The three attend
ants held under $1,000 bonds are
Fred A. Brown, 40; Lloyd L. Lacey,
so, and Samuel H. Seigel,. 3s.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

LONDON-INS-The Duke and
Duchess Of Windsor were SAID TO-
day to be expected in France mo
mentarily. They will head direct
ly for Paris where they will stay
for a few days prior to the time
when the Duchess is expected to
20 to the south OF France while
the Duke visits London.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

WASHINGTON -AP- Civilian
meat supplies will drop to the pre-
war average this year for the first
time since 1871. Figures supplied
by the Agriculture Department
show that the civilian supply for
1915 will be about 16.245,000, 900
16.S03,000,00O for the 1859 per-
iod.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

NEW YORK --AP- With their
heads full OF melon sleeves, ballet
britches. almoner belts and me-
6ieval influences. some 100 visit
ing fashion editors today wound up
a hectic week of fall style previews.
the fifth national press week spon-
sored by the New York Dress In.
stitute.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

DETROIT-Suburban bus driv-
ers today joined the ranks OF
strike idle in Detroit as the Army
pleaded with 5000 rubber workers
to 20 back to work. A 24-hour
holiday" was declared by So driv'
ers OF the Great Lakes Greyhound
Lines Inc, hating bus service be-
tween Detroit and Pontiac.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

See PACIFIC-Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-21

See LABOR-Page 2
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-11
Howord HozeIboker,
-Stote Press Secretary
Dies in MissouIo

hifo56UflA--HnW K Hazel
baker. 81, Montana newspaperman
formerly active in state political
campaigns, died last week at Mis-
soula after a lingering illness of
several weeks duration which con-
fined him to hospital with critical
kidney ailment.
Permanent field secretary of tie
Montana State Press Association
since January 1943, Hazelbaker Al
SO assumed the double responsible
ity of instructor at Montana State
University, where he has taught
courses in newspaper management
and has done publicity work for the
past two years.
In connection with his press as
ISOLATION position which was cor
Quoted in cooperation with the
University school of journalism, he
was editor of the Montana Press
Bulletin and rendered advisory
ser.ices of a business, mechanical
and editorial nature of association
members. He maintained his office
in the journalism building on the
university campus.
Prior to his appointment as field
secretary, Hazelbaker was a print
or for the Daily Muscular at Ms
soula. From 1887 until 1912, he vas
owne- and elitor of the Flathead
Courier at Poison, during which
time he served as president of the
Poison Chamber of Commerce, was
a charter member of the Poison Ro-
tary and Progressive Clubs, arc
state senator from Flathead County
from 1910 to 1912. AS member d
senate committees on education
horticulture federal relations anc
Journal, he established leadership
in state affairs.
Hazelbaker was Republican nom.
inee for Congress from the frs
Montana district in 1912 and ran fol
the office Of secretary of state ir
this years election. He had grea
interest in farming and livestock
raising, having been born ane
reared on farm. Hazelbaker wa
graduated from the State Univer
sity school of journalism in 1886.
He is survived by his wife, tn,
former Mildred Swanson of Bill
:ngs, also a university graduate, am
has two children. Funeral service
were held at Missoula with buria
at Poison.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-11
EUREKA NUGGETS

Inc Bill Porter family held a
family reunion on New Years with
al members of their large family
at home.
Miss Mary Louise Day left We'd
nesday for her work in Seattle at
ter few days at home. Miss Bar
bara Ruth Day left the previous
Saturday to resume her studies at
Washington State.
Mrs. Geo. McGlenn is substitute
ing as teacher in the first grade
for Mrs. Hildegard Guernsey this
week. Mrs. Guernsey's husband,
who is stationed at Great Lakes Ma
val Station, is here on leave for a
week.
Due to illness, your correspondent
was unable to gather news this
week She wishes to express her
appreciation to the friends who
helped get the news together for
her
Pvt. Everett Byers and mother
were dinner guests Tuesday even
ing at the Francis Shenefelt home
Mrs. Ethel Long, Mrs. Nora Pom
croy and Mrs. Anna Teel were
Thursday evening guests at the NJ
A. Hunsinger home. Cards provid-
ed the diversion.
Donald Culver left Friday fol-
Stanford where he will spend {
week visiting friends. The Culvers
are former residents of Stanford.
Mrs. O.. Swartzell and sons ar
rived Saturday from Seattle, calico
here by the death of her father, D
/. Robertson.
Mrs. Ruth Phelan of Havre ar.
rived Sunday to be with her sis
fer, Mrs. D. /. Robertson, and to at.
tend the funeral of Mr.. Robertson
Mrs. Robertson will return witt
Mrs. Phelan for short stay before
going on to Minneapolis to live with
her daughter, Molly Roderick Rob
ertson, son of d. /. Robertson, anc
Jimmy and Betty Robertson, grand
children, also arrived for the fun
eral.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-11

Shops mother in Laurel, Mont, on
the way. We miss them very much.
Louis A. Larson of Port Gamble
bought the Shoop place and moved
on December Is. They like their
new home very much.
S/Sgt Orvin w. Larson is now
serving in the 18th Air Force in
Italy and has been awarded an Air
Medal for meritorious achievement
in aerial flight. He has also been
awarded First Oak Leaf Cluster
(hronze). He says he is getting
along as well as can be expected.
He has his SO missions nearly in,
SO the folks are anxiously waiting
his return to the u. S. A.
Louis M. Larson SIC, (knoWn in
Eureka as Marlowe) has been play
ing Santa Claus to the boys over
seas. His parents just received a
! telegram from him saying he had
returned to his station in Califor
MIA safely. He's in the u. S. Coast
Guard service. They took the
Christmas packages to the boys
serving on the islands of the South
4 oAiiiAs Az WlOtC tiidt ~ Wo0 WI
hot out that way and that he would
enjoy some of CALIFORNIA; weather
His folks are very much in hopes
of both their sons getting leaves at
the same time. Orvin and Louis are
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Larson,
formerly of Eureka.
Mrs. Harvey Boys, Colleen and
Robert. are living in Kingston Col
leen and Robert work in Keyport
at the naval torpedo station.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Nelson and
four little girls of Port Gamble are
fine. They still like Libby better
than Washington and talk of having
a home there some day
The Larson twins are o.. f. and
are enjoying their Christmas vaca-
ton at present They attend high
school in Poulsbo, Wash.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-11
ADDED INFORMATION OF WAR
VICTIM

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Osler of Trego
have received a letter from the
War Department telling them lit
tie more about their sons, Cpl.
Glenn Osler's death. Cnl.. Osler was
stationed in India end was flying
supplies to Allied forces in Burma
at the time of his death. No details
of the tragedy have been received
yet. He was killed December 8. He
entered the service in September
Two years ago. and had been with
truck company in the quarter
master corps until late June when
he entered the air supply work as
bombardier. He had received the
air medal. The five other Osler
boys in service are: Wiley, in anti
aircraft gunnery in France; Philip,
in the infantry in South Pacific,
Gerald, in the hospital corps in
North Africa; Dale in the infantry
in Italy and Erwin is nearly through
his boot training at Farragut.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-11
H. E. O. CLUB MEETS

The H. E. o. club met at the
home of Pearl Clarke with Kathryn
Brock co-hostess.
Club was opened by song and
prayer
Roll call was displaying a made
over garment.
A discussion on remodeling
clothing by Lillian Leighty and
Dorothy McFadgean was most inter
esting. Lillian displayed very fine
homemade mitten.
Honorable mention goes to Cleo
Byers and Dorothy McFadgean on
their garments
Alta Borup showed members how
to re-foot stockings which was very
interesting.
lola Butts and Glare Brock were
very busy knitting sox for the Red
Cross.
Pearl Clarke read several inter
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-11
TOWN CHAIRMAN FOR INFAN-
TILE PARALYSIS DRIVE
OUTLINES DRIVE

Mrs. Burr Alverson, chairman of
the Infantile Paralysis Drive FOR
he town of Eureka and the Eureka
public school, wishes to call to the
publies attention that the drive
viii start the 18th day of January
and end the 31st Mrs. Alperson will
be assisted by the following Wom-
en- with the soliciting: Mrs. Paul
Morrison, Mrs. James Broderick,
Mrs. Clark Ellis, Mrs. Gordon Lyons
and Mrs. Roy Livengood.
Mr.. Culver. superintendent of the
Eureka public school, will be in
charge of the drive in the school,
assisted by the teachers.
The American Legion will give q
dance, January 81, at the Communi-
ty Hall for the benefit of the drive.
The public is asked for their sup
port in this worthy cause.