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Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14

1--WE look forward to a world founded upon four =
essential human freedoms:
Freedom of speech and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
in the world
Freedom of every person to worship God in his
own way.
Freedom from want-economc understandings
securing every nation healthy peacetime life for Its
inhabitants.
Freedom from fear-wOrld-wide reduction of
ornaments thorough that no nation would be able
70 commit an act of aggression against any neghbor
This is no vision distant millennium. II is
definite basis for kind of world attainabe in
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14

SUPREME HQ., ALLIED EX.
PEDITIONARY FORCE. April l3
(INS)-Gen. Eisenhower TODAY
promised President Truman aHd
through him the Allied world. that
the death Of President Roosevelt
will not deter American armies in
their final dash for victory.
Speaking IN his capacity as head
OF the Americsn-and Allied
forces in Europe Eisenhower SAID
although we are grieved and
shocked by the Heath Of PreSi-
dent Roosevelt. the American.
armies in Europe pledge YOU,
our new commander in chief.
our unremittent efforts for the
achievement Of final victory"
Eisenhower also sent message
IF coincidence TO Mrs Roosevelt.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Seek 10 Rent
Truman Flat

WASHINGTON. April 13 CUP)
The Harry S Trumans are NOV
ing from their Connecticut avenue
apartment. and houSe-Seeklng
Washlngtonians are keeping h e
telephone lines buSy IN the hope
they can get II.
The operator al the apartment
house switchboard. however, has a
stock answer for all Of them
THE owner has asked me TO
save this apartment for AZ least
three different people, but ] will
keep YOU in mind.
The Truman apartment consists
of two bedrooms, a large living
room. bath foyer sun porch din
inc room and kitchen. It rents for
Sl10 a month l!nNunishcd
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Of B-29s
Bomb Tokyo

WASHINGTON, April Is up
A feet of Superfortresses in
very great strength dropped in
cendiary bombs upon military and
induStrial-targets .Tekye to-day,
the war department announced
The Marianas- based B-29S struck
the japanese capital shortly after
midnight, a 20th Air Force 1an-
nounCement said.
Further details of the raid will
be disclosed when the bombers re-
turn 10 their bases.
Tokyo radio reported the attack
while II was still IN progress and
said that by midnight 10 Of the
raiding planes had been shot down
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
i. 5 Subs Sink
Is Jap Vessels

WASHINGTON, April 13 (INs)
The navy announced today that
Is more japanese vessels, includ-
ing an escort ship and one con-
verted gunboat, have been sunk
by American submarines operat-
ing IN Far Eastern waters.
These latest announced sinkings
brings 10 124 the number Of
enemy combatant ships sent 10
the bottom by submarine action.
The underwater craft were also
credited with two destroyer trans
ports. one large and one medium
tanker. one naval auxiliary, and
SIX medium and two small cargo
vessels. for A total Of GA nom
combat vessels sunk since the be-
ginning Of the war.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Hishlishts i'm Life
OfNeW President
WASHINGTON, April IS TNS)-HghHghts

WASHINGTON, April 1S (INS)-Highlights
of President Trumdn'S career:
Born, Lamar, Mo-, May s, 1884.
Student at Kansas City School of Law.
Field Artillery School, Fort Sill. Okla. 19l7-1S
Married Bess Wallace, June %, 1919; one
daughter, Mary Margaret
Ran haberdashery store, Kansas City Mo.
Member Jackson County, Mo-, county court,
1924; presiding Judge, 1864.
Served as captain. Battery D. 129th Field Ar
tillery World War l. colonel. Field Artillery, L. ).
Reserve Corps.
Elected to L. S. Senate in 1884 and l9i0i elected
vice president November 1914
Achieved wide notice as chairman of Senate
defense investigating committee which investigated
defense and later war activities.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14

WASHINGTON, April IS (INS)-Famous phrases
from Franklin Delano Roosevelts memorable speeches
from 1882 to l945 follow
II pledge YOU, l pledge myself TO New Deal
for the Americ n people Il oceaptonce speech
for the presidential aoHta1tloH 8c'orc the Democratic
Nation. Co1rentioa IN Chicogo Jpai - 1852.
This great nation will endure a. ii has endured,
will revive ard will prosper 30 first of all, let me
assert my firm BELIEF th-t the only thing we have to
fear i, lear isef-aamc'o,, aninG uniustified
terror hich ra-Sllt needed efforts TO convert re-
treat into ads ance." - r. tt- fadreS@
M0ych -. Iq55
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Famed Statements Made by FDR i'm Times Of Crisis

time and generation His annual message to Con-
gress, Jan. s, 1871.
Yesterday, Dec T. 1941-a date which will live
in nfamy-the United States of America was suddenly
and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces OF
the Empire of Japan No matter how long 1t may
take us to overcome this premeditated INVASION the
American people in their righteous might will win
through to absolute vctory-His ,car message to Con-
gress, Dec. s, 1871.
I've have learned that must live men, and
not as ostriches dogs in the manger We have
learned to be citizens of the world members of
the human community. fourth Inaugural address,
jan. 90 1915.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Ydnks in Italy
NearLd Speziid

ROME April 13 CCP)-Threc
Fifth Army columns converged
today on the Italian naval base of
La Spezia. where reports o[ heavy
explosions indicated the Germans
were blasting the city
American troops and Italian
Partissns paced the drive. on la
SpezIa by pushing north of cap
tured Csrrara TO within II miles
of the port
A second column approached
the south bank Of the Cairone
River. southwest of Carrara while
a third force moSed up Route
and seized high ground northw est
of MaSSa
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Eisenhower Pledges
No ketup by Armies

MANILA April 13 CUP)-Gen.
Macarthur SAID today that PreSi-
don't Eoo,evcItS death IS a
tragedy vhicn affects all man
KIND
NacAr'hur.s state ent was
made 90 the Philippines cabinet
which had asked HIM 10 present
10 America on behalf Of the Fill
p.no people a resolution OF con-
lOlerce
The Philippines had no
greater friend than President
ROoee,eit, Macarthur said
Its welfare and future were
constantly in his uppeFmost
thoughts
His premature death al this
critical moment In the worlds
history Is q tragedy which af-
fectS all mankind
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14

GUAM. April 13 CCP)-The Of
icers and men Of the L. s. Pacific
feet VIII pay wartime tribute
10 their late commander IN chief
Memorial services will be held
on all ships and stations, where
war conditions permit, on the day
Of the Presidents funeral ColorS
will fy Al half-maSt for so days.
But mourning badges will not be
worn nor salutes fired because Of
the war.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14

81 have seen war =. e.. have seen men coughing
out their gassed lungs. have seen the dead in the
mud have seen children starving -, hate war; -
Al ChoutouQuo, y. ! D.. Aug. j., 1886.
Il see one-thrd Of nation ill-housed' ill-clad'
il-nourished. His second Inaugural address, jan
20. 1887
America hates war America hopes for peace
Therefore, America actively engaged in the search for
peace"-HS "qgq,optiae' Sprcch At Chicago, Oct
5, 1857.
ION this tcrth day &C. June, 1870 the hand that
held the dagger ltay Ees struck it into the back OF
is ncighhor tFrancct. tt0rt0ttc7Ttc It.. od-
dleSS, J4ltc- IN, IN
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
British Troops Take
Burma Rail Center

CALCUTTA, April 13 up
Fourteenth army troops have cap
tured the road center of Kyaukpa-
daune. "a miles east Of Pakokku,
the southeastern Asia command
announced today
Located at the terminus of the
railway running from Pyinmana,
l39 rail miles 10 the southeast,
Kyaukpadaung covers the ap-
proaches to the rich oil fends Of
Burma.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Senate Hears BdrkIey
ExfoI Roosevelt

WASHINGTON, April 13 tINS)
The Senate listened IN sadness
today as Senator Alben Barkley,
Democratic leader. oXtolled Frank
lin Delano Roosevelt as a citizen
of the world.
Republicans ioined Democrats
in tributes as the Senate convened
only 10 adjourn after completing
euloCicS. The House was in recess.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
War CurbS Army'S
Tribute fO Roosevelt

is fired Officers wear a black
band of mourning for a month
But. because the country is at
war, the usual salutes will not he
fired, and the mourning bands
will be dispensed with.
All army posts are scheduling
memorial ceremonies for tonor-
row. however Final orders have
not been received. but at Sixth
Service Command headquarters
il was believed likely that the
services would be Al the same
time as the funeral.
For 30 days. flags at all posts
will be flown at half-staf.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14

Because OF wartime condition,
the army will not put into effect
all of its traditional observances
of the death of a president.
Traditionally. a l3-gun salute is
fired at every army post the day
after notification of the death
Thereafter, gun is fired every
half hour. commencing one hour
after reveille and continuing until
retreat
Al 10 a. m., traditional calls for
the troops TO assemble on the
parade ground 10 have notice OF
the Presidents death read TO
them. At retreat, a 4s-gun salute
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Navy ID Hold Rites
For MIR. Roosevelt

The navy was advised formally
Of the Presidents death by Secre-
tary OF Navy ForreStal who saidi
THE world has lost cham
pion Of democracy who can III
be spared by our country and
our Allied cause.
THE navy which he 80 dearly
loved can pay no better tribute
TO his memory than 10 carry on
In the tradition of which he was
so proud"
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Truman Will Attend
FDR 10 Hyde Park

Gen Elliott Roosevelt will attend
the funeral. but that he doubted
whether Col James Roosevelt.
another of the late Presidents
-sons.- would be able 70 arrive in
time TO be present al the inter-
ment
Daniels emphasized that Mr.
Roosevelt's body VIII not lie IN
state for public view either in
Washington or in Hyde Park.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Clothes Collections
Reach 500 Tons

The clothing collection figure in
the Detroit area has reached the
100000 pound mark, II was an
nounced today by Miss Ruth Root,
field representative for this dis
trICt
Held under tho auspices NJ the
United Nations Relief and Reha-
billtatlon Administration. n e
drive quota for Detroit is 10000
600 pounds
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Ydnl<S- Press
Berlin. Leipzig
Ninth, First Armies
CONTINUE Rapid Pace

PARIS April IS DUP'-Uncon-
krmed report, said American
Ninth Army troops were rolling
over the last j. 10 l6 miles before
Berlin TO-DAY a. The e-L-S--E1tSt
Army virtually cut Germany in
TWO with a mIte-an-hour tank
drive that brought LeipziG under
siege
Heavily censored dispatches
from the Ninth Army front re-
ported powerful tank and infantry
forces streaming across the Elbe
at an undiscloSed point and clos
inc on Berlin against apparently
weak opposition
All accounts indicated that the
payof battle for the ruined Nazl
capital might he )oined IN mat
- ter of hours, # indeed the bat
tered wehrmacht could make a
stand even for Berlin.
GAIN 25 MILES
Berlin was in danger OF being
hanked from the south by fast
rolling tank olumns OF the
American First Army. The Amerl-
cans surged forward as much as
IS miles between daybreak and
] n. m. today and thrust armored
spearheads within 4 10 10 miles
west. southwest and northwest OF
Leipzig.
rosisfancn StiHened
somewhat on the outskirts OF
Leipzig. but American big guns
We're within almost blank
range of the city and its early
capture seemed assured.
American Third Army forces
also were swinging in on Leipzig
from the southwest, while other
First Army troops outf1anked the
companion base of Halle, Is miles
TO the northwest
GERMANS FLEE FRONT
There the Americans slashed
ahead as much as % miles 10 an
undisclosed point about 20 miles
north-northeast of Halle and per-
haps 81 miles southwest of Berlin
Strafng American fighter pilots
reported long columns of German
trucks and infantry7men fleeing
toward Berlin in that area.
Unconfirmed radio Paris reports
said that American paratroops
had dropped into Brandenburg
province only Is 70 Is miles west
of Berlin and linked up with the
Ninth Arny's Second Armored
Division al an undisclosed point
United Press correspondent
Robert Vermillion reported that
the German defenders east OF the
Elbe were fighting no harder than
those overwhelmed by the Amer
leans west OF the river where
resistance for three days has been
almost negligible.
Vermillion disclosed that strong
infantry reinforcements already
were over the Elhe and moving
up to JON the battle for Berlin
with three more divisions AZ tho
west bank on a 75-mle front
looping 10 within as miles Of the
city.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
HOPKINS FLIES BACK

He disclosed that Harry Hop
kins. adviser and close personal
friend TO the President vas fly
ing from the Mayo Clinic in
Rochester, MINI, for the funeral
services IN Washington
Daniels said that final arrange
ments for funeral services IN the
White House and interment AZ
HYDE Park will be made public
later in the day after they have
been approved by Mrs. Roosevelt
Daniels said that II was the
White House desire 10 have re-.
porters cover the last rites for
the President in the best and
most dignified method" " No radio
broadcasts will be made, he said.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
BURIAL TO BE SUNDAY

Daniels reiterated Mrs. Eleanor
Roosevelt's request that no flow
ers be sent either 10 the White
House or 10 the late Presidents
estate az Hyde Park, where the
body will be inferred Sunday
Daniels also stated that Brig
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Forget Black
AtCOurfhOuSe

PerpleXed citizens swamped the
county building today with in
quiries concerning the failure 10
drape that citadel Of Democratic
politics in mourning.
Some thoughtful building attend
ant did lower the flag 10 half staff.
but no one could explain the fail
ure 10 show proper respect for
-the nauon'S dead leader because
the county auditors were not avail
able.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
City Industry
To Hall 3Min.

The whir of war industry
throughout the Detroit area will
be momentarily hushed tomorrow
in silent tribute TO the late
President Roosevelt.
Carsten Tiedeman, regional di-
rector of the War Production
Board authorized a three minute
period -of-S!leaea- beginning at
p. m. the hour Of funeral services
in the White House. .
Save for the brief pause he
urged that production be uninter-
rupted.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Honored in Moscow

MOSCOW, April 13 tUP)-Mos-
COW newspapers today printed on
their front pages a picture of Pres.
ident Roosevelt with his name IN
a black border.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Cortege Leaves
For Rail Depot
Continued from Page onel

Continued from Page Onel
followed by riflemen, Their colors
flew black streamers 10 signify
the mourning of the nation.
Then came the hearse bearing
the Presidents body IN copper
lined, flag-draped m h gan y
Casket.
AS the troops reached the little
station across the tracks from the
Warm Springs hotel and the little
row of Warm Springs stores and
business buildings, they deployed
into company front and presented
their arms az the salute.
GUARD OF NAVY OFFICERS
Behind the hearse and al each
flank was the honor guard of hign
naval officers, afoot. Next came
Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt,
dressed in black. with fur cape
She sat stiffly upright, outwardly
c ON posed as she had been
throughout
With Mrs. Roosevelt rode Fala
He sat quietly at Mrs Roosevelt's
feet
Along the route. troops-7over-
seas veterans-stood at attention.
Many of them cried openly as
they stood rigidly presenting their
arms.
The cortege wound through the
pleasant grounds of the Warm
Springs Foundation. Some two
hours before the faint beat OF the
muffled drums signalled the ap-
proach of the cortege, the patients
like Mr., Roosevelt, victim Of
infantile paraylSis-had hobbled
out in front of the main dorml-
tory. Some were wheeled by their
nurses
LITTLE BOY SADDENED
In a semicircle they watched
the -cortege pass. Here there were
tears. and frank and open sorrow.
A 13-year-old, Jay Fribourg, said;
II love him so much"
He clenched- his teeth 10 keep
back the sobs
Chief Petty Officer Graham
jackson. a Georgia Negro who
was a favorite OF the Presidents
stepped from the circle Of mourn
ers. lie had his accordian which
he had often played for Mr. Roose-
welt.
As the cortege approached he
lifted the accordian and played
the haunting strains Of Dvorak :
Going Home from the New
World Symphony. Then he played
Nearer My God to Thee.
Standing there too. was old
Tom Logan. For ia years he had
been Mr.. Roosevelt's waiter at
Warm Springs His chin trembling
and his shoulders shaking the
white-haired Negro watched the
body of his friend pass by,
Lord God, take care Of him
now" said Logan.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
SWORN IN BY STONE


Mr. Truman was sworn in as
the 32d president of the United
States in the White House al 1;0S
(EWT) last evening
Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone
administered the oath before TIE
cabinet, the Truman family and
White House officials, a few hours
after the nation learned that
FDR had died in a coma az Warm
Springs Ga, after cerebral
hemorrhaGe.
The new President ioned a
sorrowing capital IN awaiting the
arrival IN Washington early TO-
morrow Of the Roosevelt funeral
train. There Will be official
though semi-prNatc services IN
the East Room of the White
House tomorrow afternoon Burial
viii he IN the family cemetery in
Hyde Park y Y. Sunday
President Truman will follow in
the footsteps OF Roosevelt as COM
mander IN chief of the nation $
fighting forces 10y giving his com
plete support 10 the army and
navy for an early victory Owe r
Germany and an eventual crushing
Of Japan lie also proposes 70 fol-
low RooseveltS lead IN creating a
great world organization 10 insure
peace
Truman may well take a
greater interest than Roosevelt IN
the day 10 day conduct Of the war.
Roosevelt served as an assistant
secretary AZ Of the navy IN World
War ! and his first love was the
navy. Truman served as a captain
Of field artillery Company 3, in
the l29th overseas and he saw
men dc in hattie Els first love
VIII be the douChboys
MUST CARRY ON
The new Presidents first state
ment had martial solemn
note In II he said:
The torld may be sure thai
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
Truman do Address
Nation MOnday.I p.nl.
CONTINUED from Page One)

we will prosecute the war on
both fronts, east and west, with
all the vigor we possess to a
successful conclusion.
"In that faith and with that
spirit of courage, we must
carry on"
The elevation of Mr. Truman TO
the presidency after So days as
vice president, 10 years in the
Senate and an earlier minor ca
reer in Missouri politics will bring
two radical changes to the Wash
incton government in the domes-
nc field. These two major changes
will be:
IA new era Of friendliest re-
i latlonS between the White
House and Congress.
O-The immediate passing Of
- the palace guard from
positions of power and influence
in administration affairs.
FRIENDLY TO CONGRESS
President Truman had tried to
inaugurate an era of friendly re-
lations between the late Mr..
Roosevelt and Congress in his role
as vice president. There is no
whatever but that he will
turn to congressional leaders-as
well as business leaders OF the
nation-for advice and informa-
ton in the handling Of domestic
affairs.
President Truman officially an
nounced that he would retain the
Roosevelt cabinet.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
NO BLACK DRAPES

When Auditor George Cornell
got around 10 rlghting the situa-
ton il was learned there were no
mourning drapes in the building.
John Hayes, administrative assist
ant to the auditors, was then sent
on shopping tour with no results
up 10 noon.
Circuit court continued 10 grind
out divorces at the usual rate,
agreeing 10 adjourn tomorrow out
Of respect 10 the late president,
although tomorrow the court
would not sit in any event.
Judge George 3. Murphy later
left the building stating he would
not hold court with the President
dead.
Probate Judges kept at their
work, explaining they must sit
when circuit court Is in session,
but they Will pay their respects
tomorrow also.
As one irate caller pointed out.
many office-holders were kept in
their Jobs by the popularity of the
great war president and might
have been a BIT more thoughtful
even if only for political reasons.
City hall and other public build
lngs where office-holders OF the
opposite political faith hold forth
were draped in mourning.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
AWAIT ORDERS

The OPA and the War Man.
power Commission were awaiting
orders from regional officers in
Cleveland
Among the events which were
promptly Cancelled because OF the
death OF the Chief Executive were
the jefferson Day dinner sched-
uled for tonight in the Book
Cadillac and the Detroit Officers
Club dance slated for tomorrow
night in the Tuller Hotel
The club will remain open,
however.
All youth club dances scheduled
tonight hY the department Of
parks and recreation have been
Cancelled. J J. Considine. general
superintendent announced.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14

y
fused comment.
DECLINE TO COMMENT
"I'll have TO leave any COM
ment 10 the President" Secre-
tary Stlmson told reporters.
II am not free to comment"
Gen. Marshall said
Shortly after the war confer
ence ended Mr. Truman pro-
claimed Saturday a national day
of mourning and prayer for his
predecessor,
Mr.. Truman's first Official act
was his pledge to carry on the
war with all his Vigor
His second was a command TO
Secretary of State Stettnius to
hold the United Nations Confer
ence on International Organiza-
tion al San Francisco starting
April 25. as planned by the late
Roosevelt.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
ASKS MINUTE PAUSE

Gov. Kelly earlier asked the
people Of the entire state 10 pause
az p. an. one minute. and TO de-
vote the remainder OF the hour 10
respectful thought of the Presi-
dents service 10 his country He
urged further that Sunday church
services include memorials.
Tledeman said suspension of
war production several hours
would be very fitting tribute"
but warned.
Necessity for manufacture
Ing a. much war material as
possible In the shortest period
Of time still continues and, In
order that no American lives
will he lost for lack of mate
rails, II Is urged that production
be uninterrupted.
War production plants can
logically be differentiated from
retail establishments or other
businesses not directly related
10 the war effort.
- three-minute period of
silence beginning at 4 p. m. Sat-
urday. the time set for services
at the White House. will be a
very appropriate tribute"
TIedeman said he was sure the
late Commander in Chief himself
would not wish" longer tri-
butte
Solemn-faced state legislators
in Lansing adjourned almost i'm
mediately after this morning :
sesSi on began
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
DECLINE TO COMMENT

The military leaders, too re-
fused comment.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
ADOPT RESOLUTION


The Senate and House adopted
this concurrent resolutions
Resolved by the senate, the
House Of Representatives, con-
curing. that the members Of
the Senate and the House OF
Representative of the Michigan
Legislature have heard with
profound sorrow of the death
of Franklin ID. Roosevelt, and
be IL further resolved that as
furtherance OF respect. the SEN
ate and House of Representa-
tiVeS now he adjourned.
In Detroit the county civil SeTv-
ice director declared that all
offices will close tomor-
row except those essential 20 the
maintenance OF public safety
Detroit traffic CourtS were
ordered closed AZ noon today as
was the recorders courts. Circuit
court will be closed Saturday.
Federal judges decided 10 ad-
ieurn At noon today until Monday
as a mark of respect 10 their late
chief
Offices Of The federal court
clerk and the L 6 marshal will
be closed all day tomorrow.
Post office authorizes said mail
deliveries viii continue unim-
peded.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-14
MIST CARRY On,

The neW President FIRST state
ment had a martal-hut solemn
note In u he said.
The Z orld may be sure thai