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Detroit evening times., 1945-12-18
State 0VA Aids
Heroes Housing
Ask Low OSR Rates
From Willow Run

The Homes for Heroes cam
paign inaugurated by the Detroit
Times moved forward al an ac-
ccleratod pace today as one group
after another offered assistance.
Developments included:
. Representatives of vcter-
ans organizations prepared A
resolution asking the state 10
Sub,ldlc 2O-ccnt round trip
DSR fares for Veterans and
thor dependents who will &C.
Cup> = 500 vacant family units
az Willow Run
. James hamilton, Webster
Hall manager. said he IS re-
serving about 400 medium
priced rooms as they become
vacant for childless vets and
their wives
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
very sincerely yours
Donald K. Gorda
January IL, 1915

OdAudly II, 1910
Dear Members:
I am writing this letter of appre-
citation for your most kind and well
come box which l received today.
The cigarettes you sent me come
in very handy for we have not yet
a canteen on our new base. I know
this letter isn't very long but 1 hope
you understand the way I feel to-
ward the kindness and appreciation
Of your box. want to wish every
one in the Purple Heart a very
happy New Year and I hope this
year of l945 will bring you a success
full year.
Sincerely yours,
Richard Sands.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
ArnlOred Cars
Haze Anti
| Mine Floors

DEARBORN - Light armored
cars In action against Axis armies
are equipped with anti-mine floors
to protect their crews, it was re-
vealed today.
The floors, which protect the driver
and his assistant, were developed by
the Ford Motor Company under the
supervision Of the Army Ordnance
Department.
The original floor was found In
adequate to provide sufficient pro-
lection again land mines.
The new floor is laid In five sec
tons and consists Of fully heat
treated armor plate. The plate is
shaped to fit over the front axle
housing.
The floor was tested under simu-
lated battle conditions at Aberdeen
Proving Ground. When German
type mines exploded under the We
hicle the floor bulged but remained
intact.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22

Copper production in Chile is now
breaking prewar records.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22

Some exceptionally fine colored
moving pictures of Yellowstone Ma
tional Park were shown before the
Wyandotte Lions Club on January
II by Frederick Jones of Sharples
Chemicals Inc Mr. Jones lecture
was highlighted with shots of sew
eral geysers including "Oh Faith
full and with telephoto slow mo-
ton pictures of the famous Paint
Pots"
Captain Joseph A. O'Rourke, Head
of the Customs Patrol for this dis
trict, will be the speaker on jan
uary oath. His long association with
this service, which dates back to
the prohibition days, promises an
interesting talk.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
Has New Address

THE NEW ADDRESS of 1t. Ralph
w. Johnson, O-781878 is: Box 461,
Luke Field, Phoenix, Arizona.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
December %, 1914
England

December %, 1914
England
To the people of the Purple Heart
club:
Just few lines to thank you for
all of the kindness you and your
clubmembers have done for the SOL
diers overseas and the ones who are
away from home.
1t is not the gift that the person
SOLDIER receives, it is merely the
thought of the clubs kindness which
makes one and all of us proud to
know and love.
AS you see at the top of this page,
I am somewhere in England and
have time enough to sit down and
type the people of the club letter
of thanks which should have done
some time ago. While I was in
France, Belgium, Holland and Ger
many, there wasn't much time for
me to do any tipping and all I could
do was spend my time thinking of
how to type this letter of thanks
and just pray for the day to come
when could sit down and do this.
I shall have to leave you now
with a prayer and thanks to the
members of the Purple Heart club.
Thanks to all concerned
Soldier of Wyandotte
Albert Vandierendonck
December %, 1914
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Chapter 127
Dear Members:
wish to express my thanks for
the smokes. They sure found big
welcome mat at my door. We have
been rationed to two packs per week
for the last two months. 1t now
means that can have couple of
Gigs more for few days.
AS they say it in French, Merci
Bien.
I remain
Sincerely yours,
Pvt. James A. ColSher
December Il, 1914
Dear Members:
I received the package that con-
tanned the cigarettes. Thanks a lot
for the smokes, and especially for
the time and trouble. So as one
of the many that you have thought
Of. let me thank the organization
for the smokes.
Very truly yours.
Leonard c. MeSSer
O. Postmaster
New York, New York
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
WINS WINGS AND BOOTS

Cpl. Richard G.. Yeulette, son Of
Mrs. M. Sutherby of 2627 9Th street,
Wyandotte, Michigan has won the
right to wear Boots and Wings" of
the United States Army Paratroops.
He has completed four weeks Of
jump training during which time he
made five jumps, the last tactical
jump at night involving combat
problem on landing.
Jumping at The Parachute School
has been steadily developed to rec
ognized war science. American
Paratroopers have been recognized
throughout the world for their
meritorious actions against the
enemy.
In addition to producing jumpers,
Parachute Specialist Training is
given to qualified men in Commun-
ications, Demolition, Riggers and
Parachute Maintenance, vital skill
for Airborne Troops.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
At Great Lakes

HENRY S. LOSZEWSKI. 18, son
Of Barney LoSzewski, l743 Mckinley
avenue, is receiving his initial Naval
indoctrination at the U. S. Naval
Training center, Great Lakes. Ill.
His recruit training consists OF
instruction in Seamanship, military
drill and general Naval procedure
During this period a series of ap-
titude tests will be taken by the
recruit TO determine whether he will
be assigned to a Naval Service school
to a shore station or TO immediate
duty at sea.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
WAC Promoted

BIG SPRINGS, TEXAS - WAC
Rita M. Alexia, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Alexia of 704 Plum
street, has been promoted to the
grade of private first class at the
Big Spring Bombardier school, Col
onel Ralph C. lockwood, command
ing officer, has announced.
A graduate Of st. Patrick school
Pfc. Alexia attended Detroit Bust
ness college and was a bookkeepel
at the Romulus Army Air Field be-
fore entering service.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
Mccormick Graduates

WILLIAM A. MCCORMICK, son
Of Mr. and Mrs. E. Mccormick, 3449
Fourth street, was graduated re-
Gently from the Naval Air Technica.
Training Center located at Norman,
Oklahoma. While at the Norman
school, he studied the aviation Spe-
cialty field for which his recruit
training aptitude tests showed he
was best suited, and is now eligible
to earn a petty officer rating.
The newly graduated man is now
awaiting further duty orders, either
to sea or to a Naval base.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
Marshall In California

FORMER ASSISTANT CITY EN-
GINEER, Donald j. Marshall, is
now based at Camp Park. Shoe
maker, California 1t. Marshall is
company commander of the civic
engineer corps. Mrs. Marshall re-
sides at 1922 Third street.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
January 8. 1915

Dear Friends:
Your welcome Christmas package
received few days ago. Just a
few lines to let you know I am well
and kicking with both feet, getting
along as good as can be expected.
I am on one Of the large islands
in the EIariannas group, just a short
distance by air to Tokyo. You peo-
pie probably recall news about our
island home. A lot of work and &C
tivity going on and these heavy
units are sure plastering those slant
eyed devils now.
This tropical climate kind of gets
a person now and then - plenty
hot and sticky most Of the time. The
natives are mostly Chamorros. small
dark people, and they're doing a lot
of planting now.
Thanking you again,
Sincerely,
Sgt. Stephen Szlachaid
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
Service Parade Marches On
On FurlOugh

PVT. JOSEPH GRAF, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Graf, lie Perry
Place, is home on a 15-day furlough
His new address is Pvt. Josepn Graf
Sec. A., A. A. F., Alomogordo, New
Mexico.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-01-22
'Servicemen Write Thanks for
Cigarettes to Purple Heart
January 5, 1915

~ ANAO
Dear Friends:
Your package arrived in the last
mail call, and it was a very pleasant
surprise, please believe me. It's
greatly appreciated and I thank you
very much.
Since I received your package a
year ago I have moved about quite
bit. spent a short time in Hawaii
In war time it's not quite what ]
expected but it was beautiful place
nevertheless. In peace time, it is
undoubtedly all they say it is. ]
visited Waikiki beach, the Royal
Hawaiian hotel, and looked around
Honolulu. I'm glad I had the oppor-
tunity to stop there. Since then we
have moved on TO our present
home" When we first arrived
here the going was a little rugged
pup tents and rations. But we're
settled now and considering we're
overseas, I'm very well satisfied.
We've been having a few visits
from the Japs but aside from the
air raids and the mud when it rains
it's not a bad place.
I must close for now. l want to
thank you again for the present and
1 want to wish everyone a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year, and I'm hoping next yeal
this time l can thank you in person
Sincerely yours,
Ray Horner
December ~, 1914
England
To Whom 1t May Concern:
am writing you in regard to the
Christmas gift which 1 received from
the Purple Heart club.
I want to thank those concerned
for their kind remembrance. I no.
only appreciate the Christmas gift
but also feel that it is an honor
to be an enlisted member of youl
club.
Very sincerely yours,
Donald K. Gorda
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-06-22

unemployment compensation" But
what they should really ask them
selves is: ''How can we sell our
goods if millions go on relief or are
forced to work for starvation wag-
esp However, it seems certain that
congress will do no more than it is
forced to do either by public opin-
ion or by the force of heavy unem-
ployment. Of course by then pre-
cious time will have been lost.
Meanwhile unemployment is ris-
ing steadily, particularly among
Negroes. Displaced white women
by the thousands are returning
home to stay and white men are be-
ing transferred to other jobs with
some but not much difficulty. But
it is becoming almost impossible to
find factory work for Negro wom-
en-. And Negro men are being placed
with greater and greater difficulty
Employers who hire Negroes are
unwilling to increase their socalled
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-06-22
[RUMAN'5 Influence
(Continued from page y

CONTINUED from page y
that the political advantages of
FEPC and anti-poll tax legislation
are not sufficiently great to over
come the disadvantages Of displeas-
ing Bilbo, Rankin, and other south
ern and northern gentlemen in con-
gress.
Moreover, certain Of the liberals
and labor groups in the country
don't want the President to fight
with Congress about anything be-
fore the Breton Woods agreement
and the United Nations charter, as
now being drafted in San Francisco,
are approved by congress. The Ne
gro and other minority groups can
wait until the San Francisco special
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-06-22
roars by.

=
Meanwhile the south, fully aware
OF It's very strong strategic position,
is forcing the FEPC issue by cut
ting off operating funds for the
committee. AS the result of laws
passed last year, Mr.. Truman is pre-
vented from financing the commit
tee out Of emergency funds. All the
south has to do now is sit tight and
block action until the last of this
month. If this strategy succeeds
FEPC will be dead duck on July l.
The weakness of Mr.. Truman's
influence with congress is revealed
also by inaction on plans to prevent
wholesale suffering after the war.
Realizing that the country is head
ing into heavy and paralyzing unem-
ployment, the President has asked
congress to raise unemployment
benefits to S25 per week for total
of 26 weeks. Also liberal congress-
men and senators have proposed
that the Social Security act be
broadened to cover an additional
10 million people, mostly farm
workers and domestics. Exclusion
Of these two groups denied social
security benefits to 500 of all Ne
gro workers.
Congress has done nothing con-
crete about either of these very ne
cessary and highly desirable pro-
posals. Business is bowling bloody
murder. In so many words business
is saying: "How can we get cheap
and obedient workers if they can
get S25 per week for six months in
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-06-22

"quotas;" many other employers
still don't hire Negroes at all; still
others hire Negroes only as labor
ers, thus leaving Negro skilled
workers out in the cold entirely.
In the face of this pre-Pearl Har-
Dor attitude by employers, it seems
likely that heavy unemployment
will exist among Negroes long be-
fore it is felt in the country as a
whole. #4
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-06-22
new HONOLULU uSo'
CLUB IS POPULAR

HONOLULU, June % (ANP)-
With rcord of several weeks op-
GRAFTON, already the Rainbow USO
club is becoming bright spot in
this island city, the capital of the
territory. Truly it is cosmopolitan
club, as publicized, and is the mecca
for practically every known race to
meet. It points as sure channel to
advance and strengthen the purpose
for which USO's are built to enter
tain, build morale and promote the
general welfare of soldiers; also
community work integration.
The personnel is interracial, COM
posed Of Negroes, Caucasians, Ha-
waiians, japanese, Filipinos, Chi
nese and Korean, according to in
formation received. The Rainbow
USO mixed workers are making
good their turn, ably filling their
position in a manner that is causing
every soldier and guest who visit
the club to marvel over their graft
flying service.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-04-26

MEMPHIS - Fvt. John Has
lem, who was reported missing
IN action Dec. 20, has sent both
a letter and card to his par
ents, saying that he is prisoner
in Germany. The card was dated
Jan IL. He said that he was be-
ing we'll fed.
DR.. and Mrs. Glenn r. Dun
ming have returned home from
spending the winter in Arizona.
David Barnard, local under
taker, has bought the large
home on the corner Of Church
street and Bordman Road.
The last meeting of the Mem
pnis Study club for the year
was held in the home of Mrs.
William Vincent Monday night.
Dinner was served. The evening
was spent in playing games.
Tea was served IN the Metho-
dist church dining room
Wednesday afternoon Forty y
five persons were in attendance.
Devotionals were led by Rev
II. H. Cheney. Mrs. Mayme De-
Connick played the piano ac-
compartment for the singing of
a group of high school girls. A.
j. Raymond described his ex-
periences while spending the
last l8 months in Hawaii. Mrs.
William Vincent and Mrs. Ralph
Will were in charge of the pro-
gram. Mrs. Albert Will and Mrs.
Clinton Nelson poured. Mrs.
Leslie Thome and Mrs. Harlow
Scribner were hosteSSes.
And the Winds Blew was
the sermon topic chosen by Rev.
Thomas Vernon at the Congre-
gational service last Sunday.
Rev. H. II. Cheney, pastor Of the
Methodist church, spoke on the
subject, The Cost of Disciple
ship"
Inc Study club is sponsoring
Mother and Daughter banquet
to be held in the Methodist
church May 10. Mrs. Albert
Lake is arranging a program.
Women of the church will serve
the food
Seniors of the Memphis school
have chosen for their COM
mencement spea k er Austin
Grant, news commentator, De-
trot.
Miss Unabelle Bartlett spent
the weekend with relatives in
Detroit.
Tea was served by women of
the Congregational church in
the home of Mrs. A j. Pearsall
Friday night. Mrs. Chester Auch
was in charge of the program,
which consisted of study of
Edgar Guest and his poems.
Contests were won by Mrs. Alice
Oatman and Miss Ruth Phillips.
Mrs. Robert Hurttgam and Miss
Lena Henderson poured.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-04-26
Harmed Elected
President of
RoseuiiUe Rotary

ROSEVILLE-Doyce H. Har-
ned, oil distributor of the Rose
willie area, has been elected
president of the Roseville Ro-
tary club to succeed John D.
Carls.
Other new officers named e.
this weeks meeting included
Fred Raul, vice president; Glen
Schoenhals, secretary, and Her
bert Borchert, treasurer. The di-
rectors are John Paulo, j. Rus
sell LaBarge, Max Raymond,
Clarence Pryor, Fred Kaul,
Doyce H. Harmed and John
Carls.
Harmed, Roseville resident
for more than a decade, is also
a director of the Fraser State
Bank. He was recently COM
mended for his excellent work
In directing the Crippled Chill
drens drive in Macomb County.
The Rotary Club is giving its
100 per cent backing to the ma
tional clothing drive, and has
urged all members TO contribute
and help direct contributions to
the churches, schools and the
municipal building Wal tier
Apps. John Paulo and j. Rus
sell LaBarge are in charge of
this phase of the club work.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-04-26
Stage-Struck Broadway Kids Create
Parts for Selves in Current Comedy

NEW YORK - After seven
lean years Betty Comden and
Adolph Green are doing quite
nicely, thanks. Miss Comden still
retains her modest fourth floor
walk-up apartment in the West
Sixties. but only because if you
have roof over your head in
New York these days, you stay
put. Mr. Green has bought some
new suits and a pair Of galoshes,
and is having his teeth fixed
This sudden affluence is trace
able 10 the fact that Miss Com
den and Mr.. Green have written
the book for a musical comedy
called "On the Town 1t in
cludes two featured parts for
themselves.
"On the Town" is a hit, but
that isn't the main point of this
story. New York is full of hits
this season. both genuine and
fluky The flukes survive on the
overflow of disappointed patrons
who can't get seats for the more
popular shows. "On the Town
is no fluke, but it's different.
And its distinction is largely the
result Of the first full-fledged
theatrical effort on the team Of
Comden and Green
TELL A STORY
The % year old newcomers
began by tossing the musical
comedy success formula into the
wastebasket. This formula states
that the chief purpose of the
book, or plot, is to kill time be-
tween songs and dances. And II
has worked for years, as anyone
who ever saw a musical can tes-
tify.
But audiences actually get in
terested in the story of ION the |
Town" The characters behave
like human beings. The music |
(by Leonard Bernstein) and the
dances (by Jerome Robbins) fit |
snugly into the plot.
When someone bursts into |
song its usually for a purpose.
And at the end of the second
chorus a lire of hooters doesn't
appear as If by magic. The char
acters stay right in character
throughout the songs. Hence the
tunes don't interrupt the story,
and. vice versa.
The co-authors are as unthe-
atrical in manner and appear
ance as their working methods
were unconventional. They're
quiet-spoken, modest and af-
fable. Neither would fill the
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-04-26
Shores T. of e.
Wants Larger
Bond Quota!

ST. CLAIR SHORES-Where-
as most organizations shudder
when faced with the quota as
signed TO them in war bond
drive, members Of the Shores
Chamber OF Commerce this
week looked at the $4,000
quota for the Seventh War Eoan
Drive and said:
That's not enough! Let's
make II 100000"
SO bond drive director West
Wright cracked the whip and
the businessmen are out after q
cool hundred thousand. Wright
revealed that he didn't consider
the $4,000 assignment fair
enough"
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-04-26

movie magazine prescription for
glamor.
TEAM SUCCEEDS
The two met in 1888. With
three other stage struck kids,
they formed troupe called the
Revuers. They wrote satirical
sketches and songs on current
topics. and finally got a Sunday
night tryout at SIS piece in a
Greenwich Village b m n t
called the Village Vanguard.
Later they moved uptown to 9TH
er clubs, then went to Holly
wood to play in a film called
Greenwich Village"
Their contribution to the Gin
ema. however, wound up in the
cutting room. 1t stayed there,
and the other three Revuers
stayed in Hollywood. Any reun-
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-04-26
1914, Nazis' Black Year

During the third year of war,
1914, the Germans were driven
from Russia, the Baltic, the Bal
kans, and most parts of eastern
Europe.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-04-26

ion seems remote, for Miss Com
den and Mr.. Green seem destin-
cd 10 shine forth for some time
as two of the brightest 60-watt
lights on Drowned out Broad
way.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-02-02
announcement OF
Aft Wedding
In Puscogoulo

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. Flechas of
247 Magnolia street, Pascagoula,
announce the marriage of Miss
Tressie King to Mr.. Bernard Aft
of Moss Point, Saturday, Febru-
airy 25, l945, with the Reverend
j. p. Carey officiating. at the
rectory of Our Lady of Victories
church.
The bride was very lovely in
an orchid ensemble with which
she wore brown accessories and
a corsage of white carnations.
Mrs. Aft is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William King of La
Frank, W. Va, and was former
ly employed by the Moss Point
division of the International Pa
per company at Kreole, Miss.
The groom, a native of Shaw
ano, Wis, has been employed at
the same place for several years.
Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Aft departed
for Seattle, Wash, where they
will make their home.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-02-02

nesday and Friday playground ac-
tivities are scheduled at the 18th
Street Community House from
900 to 100 am. and from $3.50
10 500 pm.
Friday
1880 p.m.-Game room aetivi-
ties, 18th Street
100 pm.-Boxing club. l4th
Street.
800 p.m.-Panther Reyelers
club dance, USO.
800 p.m.-Square dancing, 18th
Street.
Saturday
300 p.m.-Anniversary dance
at USO.
$3.50 p.m-l4th Street dance,
l4th Street auditorium.
Sunday
400 p.m.-Anniversary pro-
gram and open house at USO.
500 p.m.-Java hour and birth
day party for everyone, USO.
800 p.m.-Classical recordings,
USO club room.
*Church services listed below.
Monday
400 pm. Boys program,
Youth Canteen.
$50 p.m-Young Boys club
meeting, USO.
7:30 pm. - Physical Fitness
cless (tap dancingl, l4th Street.
7:30 pm. = Boxing club, l4th
Street.
7:30 p.m.-Training course, 18th
Street.
800 p.m.-Basketball for men
and women, High school gym.
Tuesday
100000 p.m.-Library service,
Trailer Court, Lincoln avenue.
800 p.m.-Girls' club, USO.
AIS p.m.-Hi-Jinx club meet
ing, USO.
7:30 p.m-Game room activi-
ties and Teen Age social club,
18th Street.
800 p.m.-Bingo, USO.
Wednesday
800 p.m.-Married Women's
club, Lincoln Hall.
7:30 p.m.-GSO trip to Keesler
Field, leave from USO.
7:30 p.m.-Servicemen's wives
meeting, USO.
100000 p.m.-Library open
at l4th Street.
7:30 p.m.-Game room aetivi-
ties and Women's Billiard club,
18th Street.
800 p.m-Jackson Jills, l4th
Street.
7:3O p.m.-Boxing club, l4th
Street.
800 pm. - Square dancing,
USO.
800 p.m.-Basketball for men
and women, High school gym.
300 p.m.-Eastlawn Cafeteria