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Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
One Word Led to Another
BY Linda and
Jerry " alter
By Arthur Bugs" Baer

I've been keeping tabs on the reports brought
from Germany by that now famous Swiss travelling man.
| don't know the name of the Alpine drummer.
don't know the kind of line he carries But | do know
he had rumor factory right where the echoes sprout
If you to scrutinize his record just look over
these scrutins:
Hitler left Berlin in buzz bomb.
Mussoini is breaking in Hitlers shoes
Goebbes. Goerng and Won Papen drew lots to see
who would tell Shckelgruber he nuts Goebbels got
the longest and the least ice soda When he
got there he Adolf chewing Chinese rug Adolf
said They're enemies, amt they"
Hitler executed those II generals last year because
they gave the NaZ salute to the neck only Hitler claims
it's much higher than that
Hess is making regular parachute jumps between
Scotland and Bertchesgaden. Going east ne takes pea
nuts Going west he brings back the emptes.
Goebbes, Goering, Shckelgruber Won Papen and
Hmmler will fight to the last Then they will gang
him.
Adolf considers the because he has
finally cut out a string of paper dolls that salute.
Goering has S10000,000 invested in Argentine
cariocas. He will rent them out. When he hears them
clacking he knows business is good.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
Noted News
Analyst

Even the foreign policy OF the
Unified States strongly resem-
bles the nebulous vaporings for
which the Virgin Queen was no
torious.
THE only formidable rival Of
Il the United States remains
Soviet Russia.
Her threat remains potential
until she secures warm water
outlets TO oceanic commerce and
develops them for decades.
II should he no surprise TO the
world that Russia has emerged
as a global Colossus.
Her magnificent explosions Of
literature and music in the past
century foreshadowed the inevi-
table denouement.
Her political eruptions repre-
sent merely the scum which all
ways rises TO the surface of
simmering stewpot.
i''tit 10 iiopt bIldl II VIII De
SKINNED off witfT a cfedn spoon.
In time TO come, Russia may
or may not fiex her mighty
muscles preliminary to combat
for world supremacy with the
United States.
Those who desire peace trust
that such a moment never viii
arrive, but such trust must not
embrace a blind forgetfulness Of
the facts.
The salinet points to remen-
Der are that the Red armies and
the American fleets represent
the greatest war machines in
history.
AS a combination, they are
irresistible.
AS opponents. they would be
catastrophe to civilization.
Only adequate craftsmanship
can prevent the clash.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

WHEN you have been "on
w your knees wedding the
garden or cleaning the floor
you know how your knees are
strained when you strdlghten
up. This is because the knee
Joint, being the most compli-
Gated JOINT IN the body. easily
tires II unusual Strain IS put
upon II. Because OF the way in
which II Is constructed, "A is- not
surprising that injuries and de-
rangements Of the knee joint so
often occur, or that II IS not
always -eAsp-ffe,ter 10 tell
just what type Of damage has
taken place.
According 70 Doctor Daniel
n. Levinthal of Chicago. an &C.
curate diagnosis OF the kind Of
injury IL usually possible when
the history of the symptoms has
been carefully studied, exami-
nation made, x-rsys taken
both from the front and side
of the knee joint-snd these
x-ray pictures compared with
those OF the normal knee Joint
II is always important that
diagnosis be made, because
some OF these injuries can he
treated conserVatiVely, that Is,
without an operation. In other
cases. however, operation IS
necessary. MANY persons fear
operations on the knee Joint be-
cause they think that the Joint
may become stiff and limited IN
its movements However. with
modern methods OF operation.
these dangers can be avoided.
One Of the conditions which
may occur as a result OF injury
is that bits of material become
loose in the joint These are
called loose bodies. This Condl-
ton may develop in the dis
AGr known as osteochondritIs
secans. Just what produces
N,s condition is not known.
However. when II does occur,
small pieces of bone become
loose in the joint The syrnp-
toms AT first are mild but
gradually become more severe
as the fragments Of bone inter
fere with the smooth motion of
the joint. As a general rule,
this disorder can be easily
diagnosed by means OF the
x-ray. II is treated surgically.
A condition known AS chon-
dritis Of the patella. or kneecap,
also may cause bits of tissue 10
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

John /. LEWIS is perfectly
u in order when he proposes
10 tax the coal of this country
in the interest of his union.
So would any one else he cor
rect in setting up A private tax
system if he could work him
self into a position TO do the
taxing.
If Caesar Petrillo can do it
and he has done it-anybody
has a right to follow suit.
If little Petrillo can get away
with private empire, why not
Big John?
The fact of the matter is
that James Caesar Petrillo has
usurped the power of Congress
and has levied an excise on
phonograph records manufac-
tured in this country and sold 10
the American people. He col
lects that excise at the source.
The manufacturers Of the
records. being towards and real
iZing that the tax comes not out
their pockets but out of their
income tax payments and there
fore out of the treasury Of the
United States. prefer 10 pay
the tax rather than 10 discon-
tinue the e manufacture Of
records.
millions for defense, but not
one cent for tribute" used to he
an AmericaniSm but that was
in the horse and buggy days
when men were men.
THE attorney general the
Il WPB, the WLB. the treas
ury department, Mr. Byrnes,
Mr.. NinSon and all the other
rulers of this land, found that
they lacked power and author
ity and the responsibility 10 pre-
vent Petrillo from levying this
private tax
The National Association Of
Manufacturers and the Chamber
VI Y " III III Y ' = vi tllt CiiiAth
States. two organizations that
are supposed TO represent husi-
ness. If they let out howl over
this iniquity, must have sounded
like whisper in a windy desert.
So Petrillo levieS his private
tax. and even requires the man
ufacturerS 10 collect IL for him.
which they do, and hand over
the proceeds saving him ev e n
collection costs
And he pays no income tax on
II because unions do not pay in
come taxes.
And. according 10 the conSti-
tuition of his union. he Is the
master of the funds 70 he eX-
pended according 10 his discre-
tion
So he has as fine a set-up as
ANYBODY ever figured out.
Well II Petrillo can, why not
Lewis Why not Hillman? Why
not Phil Murray? Why not
Harry Bridges?
If one can do il, why not any
body?
So Petrillo has established
new law by default and John L.
Lewis is taking advantage Of
the law
And John L., being a more
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
Brain Game Answers

mt. Suribachi.
2-True.
3-When there is no will.
4-(a) is correct. These daily
newspapers had a combined
circulation of as, ,706, ,904.
5-W an aker. merchant:
Warburg. banker; Gompers,
labor leader: Watterson,
journalist; Westing h ouse,
inventor.
6SJames Dunn.
Equator. They are inhabi-
tants of the torrid zones
whose shadows fall at one
season to the north, at the
other to the south.
S-Pluto at $500, 900. 900 miles:
Neptune, 2,700. 900, 900 miles;
Uranus, 100, 100000 miles.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

for perhaps the next century,
unless the procedure Of the last
war is followed and friendly
but frightened rivals persuade
us TO scuttle our ships in the
interests Of world peace-th that
international wiff-U-the-Wtsp.
Brittania no longer rules the
waves.
In comparison with the United
States she has become a sec
ondary power on the seven-plus
oceans.
The oceans of air also are
largely controlled by the STRAIT
ospheric arnadas of American
superforts and lesser engines.
With Russia dominating the
wor DIS greatest land-masS,
Britain must rely upon the good
will of the United States 10
avoid becoming a third rate
power.
The British no longer can sell
the idea that this country needs
the protection of His MaiestyS
navy
The United States, practically
speaking. is in a position TO
Conquer the world
The present era may, with
justice, be compared with the
Elizabethan era.
Since that time, the world
never has witnessed such dar-
ing and skill as American ad-
mirals now are displaying.
The similarity should be a
revelation to foreign political
observers.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

The Robinson Family" a tear
duct dilly, which BIC short
waves TO our shores,
Billy Rose has discovered. he
says, that the town hasn't one
real dance hall. He is searching
for a site on which TO build the
nations biggest and best.
"Jodie Man" is a name said
10 have been coined by Louis
Armstrong. II is spreading
among Gls. 1t refers 10 a guy
who thefts your girl while
you're in uniform.
A cop on a coast movie TOT.
now over 20, has been sitting
at the gate for years complain
ing of the inactivity. He re-
Gently had a heart attack. The
doc recommended complete
rest"
OF all things A dept store
on Wiltshire Ave, Los Angeles,
offers womens kerchlefs for
Sl25 eachi
NEW YORK Novelette,: Nearly
~ every one is familiar with
Lauren Bacaif's success story.
How she ushered two year ago
al SO per week, etc.
But few know that her
buddy Janet Ward. who was
trying for a break at the same
time. couldn't click after Lauren
made the grade-because one
agency head said: You're too
much like Bacall."
But don't rate this story an
other hearthreaking tale of
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
On the
Side

fought with George Washington
in the Revolution, his father
fought in the Civil War and
Walter fought In World Wars
| and III. He recently received
his honorable discharge upon
reaching 65. His last rank was
lieutenant colonel.
Jeri Sullayan. chanteuse, in
troduced the ditty Rum and
Coca-Cola." She is a two "a"
SULLIVAN just like Margaret
SULLIVAN. Am not certain as
10 the difference between the
one "a" Sullivans and the two
"a" Sullavans but believe the
former are from County Mon
aghan and the latter from
County Clare. / have also heard
it stated that when the one "a"
Sullivans were kings in Ireland
the two "a" Sullavans were
sheep herders.
WHO was the first person 10
w answer a reporters ques-
ton by saying mo comment"
He certainly has a lot OF
imitators.
Even some Hollywood actors
are using ii now.
If man does not wish to talk
he should try TO give some eX-
PLANTATION for his silence
When a man snaps: NO conf
ment" that stirs the average
reporter 10 action.
He will then go the limit to
get some facts so he can make
some comment OF his own.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

rate rooms will be commented
on in an early issue.
THREE and a half years ago
Il "A greyhound named Bobble
killed a cat in Sheffield, Eng
land. -Robbie.s owner. c. Il S. S.
Parsons, was ordered by the
court TO have the dog destroyed
or TO pay a fine Of FL (S4) a day
the dog was alive. So far Mr..
Parsons, man Of average cir
cumstances, has paid f632
tS2. .528) in fines in addition to
600 tSS00) in legal fees 10 keep
his beloved dog alive. The dog
IS 141a years old.
YOU can't really call yourself
young old-timer unless
you remember the song. Two
Buck Tim From Timbuctoo.'
As a professional student Of
man." says Prof. Ernest A.
Hooton Of Harvard University,
Il Judge that females Of our
species have certain qualities
that ought 10 render them su-
perior 10 males in statesman
ship" Mote: The professor be-
lleves A feminine president Of
the United States might be a
good thing
DASSING BY Walter Long.
distinguished screen and
stage actor Also the posscssor
of quite a military background
and career, His grandfather
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
THESE DAYS
By George E.
Sokolsky

formidable person than Petrillo.
raises the ante. 1t is figured
that Caesar will get about S4,-
100000 a year, while John LIS
take will come to $60.000,000, a
mere bagatelle Before long.
every union will put a tax on
goods and if they get into a
jurisdictional dispute. they'll
put two taxes on the same item.
Why not?
The power to tax is the power
10 destroy, say the law books.
So make the most Of il.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
UPTON CLOSE

A LIED success in Europe
"A may be traced primarily TO
three factors: Lend-lease, Amer
ican bottoms, CT Joe.
Without these three, there
would be no league of United
Nations. ----
Without American power in
the Pacific, Japan would rule
the globes vastest ocean. with
the fabulous riches OF the Indies
and the undeveloped wealth of
Australia and New Guinea.
Almost alone, the United
States is winning the war in
the Pacific.
American Marines have estab-
lished themselves as the best
fighting men in the world.
General Macarthur has proved
what an American officers
promise is worth.
THE UNITED STATES has
l. established the greatest naval
bases on the globe in the
Pacific.
Despite political complica-
tons, these foundations of sea
power guarantee that America
will rIle-this- ocean for gener-
atlons 10 come.
The United States now has
navy large and powerful enough
TO defeat the combined navies
OF all the nations.
II has maritime armadas
capable Of transporting the ma
jority Of global cargoes and
sufficient to insure this country
as the leading economic power
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

newcomer 10 the field, one
Allison Ind.
He was an accomplished
magazine writer, but was new
as reporter He was much
upset because some OF the Ann
Arbor cops whacked some of
the university students harder
than he thought right
The rest of US felt that such
whacking. regardless OF which
side got whacked, was merely
part Of the game and was both
enjoyed and understood by cops
and undergrads alike.
But not Al Ind Being an
idealist. he undertook 10 tell off
the whole police department.
and We were lucky 10 keep him
from being whacked and tossed
into the calaboose besides. Al
wasn't very big. physically, but
50 long As he thought he was
right. he wasn't deferred nv
being outwelghed or outnum-
bered.
Last week. in the Fort Sam
library / found a book pub
lished last summer called
."Bataan II was written by
man who volunteered back in
1910. was al Fort Wayne and
Selfridge Field, and went 10
Manila in May 1871. In those
days people were beginning TO
think that Japan might &C.
MIGHT attempt some funny
business in the Pacific. with
their comic opera airplanes md
nearsighted pilots who couldn't
hit anything with bomo or
bullet.
MEN on their way 10 the
4'l Manila station were re-
ferred TO as the Suicide Squad.
more or less facetiously. This
Michigan man. and others ar
Manila. thought that the danger
was lfNlt hllu 'llu all lffN tOlll
10 get ready between May and
Dec. Z. 19il.
He was an intelligence Off
Ger but he could handle a rifle.
too, as he subsequently had 10
when Manila fell and Bataan
was all that remained.
It's powerful book, because
he was right there, UP 10 the
last few days when he was or
dered out by plane. And he was
right there. too. when Gen Hal
George (also formerly al Self
ridge. wasn't he?) was killed.
The authorss as you have
doubtless guessed, was AL Ind
now 1t, Col. Allison Ind
It's a good book. It's also, I
would say good job of re-
porting. and ] can't think of
any way Of praising him any
more than that.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
Detroit Times RatiOning Timetable
GASOLINE

GASOLINE
A Coupon IA, gallons. valid through
March II.
rs and C-s Coupons gallons each.
B-s and ca Coupons-S gallons each.
fLsw requires STATE name and license
number he written on every coupon
when received
Periods A. a ,, and h--vAlid
through Sept 80
stamp rs, Book A--vslid through
June 2
IIQUOH
No is-vslid through March 81.
PRoCEssID FOODS
Blue KS throufh B-1-Vsud through
March 81
Blu. ca through e-a-v.nd through
April "a.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
On
Broadway

show business, because an exec
at Warmers saw Janet's photo
in mag. gave her a test, and
sch left for the Coast Sunday
Broadwayites are inwardly
tickied, not only for Janet, but
because the model agency exec
gave her the hardest shove, ,--
1t showed her all the way TO
Hollywood!
BROADWAY Ballad I will re-
- member you for many
things. That way you have of
signing with your eyes. The
tiny, golden bells your laughter
brings. The arrogance you
wear as a disguise. I will re-
member walking in the rain
and finding warmth within a
tiny inn. And feel again the
sudden clutch Of pain-that
stabbed us for an old and secret
sin. j will remember when the
torches hared. When all the
nights were starred with your
allure. And there was warmth
and beauty 10 be shared--and
We were far too young 10 be un-
sure. And since I loved you
then-and love you yeti hope
that you'll remember-to for
get. Don VAIN
CoUNDS in The Night Al the
~ Carnival: 'Lesh go homer
Nah we've already been
there"
At Reuhen's: He's so useless
they're naming a cigaret vend-
ing machine after him.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
MARY HAWORTH.S MAIL

is really worth living
now, with nothing to mar our
happiness--except the presence
OF my mother.
Five years ago. when She was
s1ck, alone and trtendtess, / took
her in, as duty.
To keep the peace, my hus-
band resolved 10 give all OF US
privacy when we got the farm.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

WHO said the British never
W get excited? The London
Express movie critic writes
about Lauren Bacall:
.The magnetism of those
eyes! And the slow, contemptu-
Gus voice, her bored catfike
movements--she is like slow
electricity"
Mrs. FDR can turn out
pch-lines with the best of 'em.
\ Example:
"No one can make you feel
Inferior without your consent"
Henry Wallace's belittlers
may laugh at him, but his COM
mon sense usually has the last
laugh.
Some Americans are urging a
worldwide free press. It's a
good idea. But there are still
many obstacles TO be overcome
before the American press can
be as free as the Constitution
says il should be.
Sudden Thawt: The American
war optimists aren't among the
Americans taking part in the
bitter struggle at Two,
The end of the ciggie shortage
will be a relief. Not because il
will give us smokes-but be-
cause il will stop the epidemic
OF unfunny gags. Those quips
are harder TO bear than The
shortage.
VOU think our radio soap
L operas tug at the heart?
You should hear the show called
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

DACk in the days before the
war, and even before the
wave Of super pacificism that
swept the college campuses
far. far back around 1880 OF a
year or two before. the stu
dents used TO indulge in an oc-
casional riot al Ann Arbor and
wreck a movie theater.
In one of those brawls. the
one at the Michigan. which
followed A basketball game If
! remember right, We older
hands al reporting those fights
did our best 10 protect
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

Blue VA throutn M-1-Vslid through
IunC y
Blue N-7 throuss s-7-vsud through
July
MEATS. CHTEsE. PATS
March 81
Red rs throuEk X-s-vslid through
April %
Red Us through D-7-Vaud through
June q
Red E-7 throuth J-1-vtlld March 4
through July l
one 10 savage fat good for cents
and two ration points.
SHOES
Airpiane stamps 4 2 and s-vaild
Indefinitely Loose stamps nOf accepted
Landlords mus register al TENANCY
CHANGES and ali rented SPACE for
livinE or tleepinE.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
Connolly Answers

1-(c). 2-(b). 3-(b). +(a).
Sc (six feet). g. (a)
timber: (b) fibers; (c) gum;
I'D dyestuff; (e) tanning
material.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
II. v. DURLING

o, 'tis not ia fate 10 harm me,
While fate leaves Thy lore TO
me,
'Tis not IN joy to charm me,
Unless joy be shared NTH thee,
One minutes dream about thee,
We're north long, an endless
or waking bliss iciihOut thee.
My Oton Lore, MY only dedri
Thomas Moore.
TNHE files of our Horses e.
u Women department have
listed 28 reasons why a man and
wife should have separate rooms.
Subscribers have asked what
are these % reasons?
One is that the husband should
have what is distinctly a mans
room and a wife should have a
boudoir Of her own.
The way il works out now is
the bedroom shared by man and
wife is usually very much a
boudoir--a place designed, deco
rated and furnished for feminine
occupancy.
Another reason the married
should have separate rooms is TO
make II possible for either TO
turn out lights when they
want 10.
1t writ not be necessary for a
man 10 stay awake while his
wife finishes mystery story or
vice versa.
The other 26 reasons for Sepa-
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

Almost impossible. Before
men invented language they did
a little crude thinking. but they
used objects and gestures TO
think with. They had no words
10 describe their feelings. Soon,
as psychologist Edward l..
Thorndike suggests. they proba-
bly, made noises. such As ouch"
for sudden pain, etc. Gradually
these sounds became words
symbols 10 think with As words
increased. the power 10 think
increased. until today the num-
ber of words YOU know and can
use is the best single test known
OF your real mental power.
2-No. II Is a sign Of a keen
sense Of rhythm. This also
usually indicates other excellent
musical abilities. such as pitch,
sense of consonance, musical
memory, etc, You may be highly
emotional, also. but IL IS not
your sense of rhythm that
causes II. Love Of social dane
ing is also one sign Of a good
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

EDITORS NOTE-Cpi. Pick
srine, former Times eoiumnIst,
4, an irfantryman at -. Me
CleIion. Ala. These writings are
sresvpt. from his letter, to
frisnds at the office.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09
DEAR RI

DEAR r. B.:
NOUR husbands advice is
L first rate-provided YOU had
The moral backbone and eleva-
tion Of mind 10 do as he says.
r Can YOU acquire it, You should
both as a duty and love offer
ing 10 him At this writing your
mother still has the upper hand
~ YOU, psychologically. and she
derives a morbid. triumphant
satisfaction from mauling your
feelings as a cat mauls mouse.
Since she insists on being
unhappy, il is the part OF Wis
dom 10 protect your marriage
against the virus of her rabld
humorS. VI. II.
EDITORS NOTE-Mary Ha-
north eounssIs through her col
ur1n. not BY mail or per,onoi
interUisu. Write her IN care Of
The Detroit Times.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

EAR MARY HAWORTH.

DEAR MARY HAWORTH:
WHEN We were quite small,
w my mother left my drunk
ard father and supported us by
doing factory work
Although ste kept f1fe IN our
bodies, she never showed US any
affection.
Nine years ago I married
farm boy.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

In the meantime. he wants
me 10 lead a normal life in the
home we sacrificed so much 10
obtain. but | am extremely
nervous and unhappy because
Of her. | would appreciate your
advice. X. b.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

personality. as shown by psy-
chologist Henry Links nation
wide Personality Test.
3-The best part OF your ques-
tion. boys, is what you say
about PLANNING FOR IT.
Nearly all achievements are the
outcome of planning. Merely
daydreaming about becoming a
good salesman, or businessman,
or scientist, may waste your en-
ergy so you lose the initiative
TO make IL come true. You must
constantly plan toward your
dreams.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

So he converted an outbuild-
ing into small. comfortable
apartment for mother, and I
see that she is always warm
and we'll fed.
But she is not pleased and
visits me several times a day
10 complain bitterly about her
thoughtiess children, and 10
point out that poor old mother
has a little place, while daugh-
ter lives in the lap OF luxury
My husband advises me 10
ignore her completely, because
il IS frlitless 10 argue with her
in an attempt to straighten her
ont
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

VOU think our radio soap
L operas tug at the heart?
You should hear the show called
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

or wdking bliss tgithoit thee.
My OiOn lore, ply only deari
Thomas Moore.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

o, 'tis not in fate 10 harm me,
While fate leaves Thy lore TO
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

THE UNITED STATES has
l. established the greatest naval
bases on the globe in the
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-09

'Tis not IN joy to charm me,
Unless joy be shared NTH thee,
One minutes dream about thee,
We're north a long. au endless