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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
SYNOPSIS

HELEN MILLER is an attractive
young woman OF 20. who has been
Jilted by a playboy,
PAUL WENTWORTH, a southern plan
tation owner. who married
ZOE NORRIS. Helen lives in an apart
ment with war plant trainee
AGGIE JONES. a pleasant, 30-year-old
self-confessed old maid" who urges
Helen to try to mend her broken
heart by dating
PHILIP BROWNELL, foreman and
manager OF the war plant owned and
operated by Helen's
AUNT MINERVA. a shrevd business
woman who drives a hard bargain and
hopes to match Brownel and her
niece during Philips stay IN New
York on vacation.
YESTERDAY: Aggie doctors her cold
in an effort to attend her war plant
class, while Helen recalls her romance
with Paul Wentworth. Helen finds
that her failure TO hold Paul Is dim
cult to dismiss from her mind. even
as she dresses 10 meet the handsome
Philip Brownell
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
Germans Thought
Armies Unbeoten

have been talking over that
Paris conference with a friend
whom ! met there-a quarter Of a
century ago. He lived with the
League OF Nations through its carly
uncertain days. on until its death Of
malnutrition. Together we agreed
on certain fundamental mistakes
made in the past which must be
avoided i the. result OF the San
francisco conference Is a success.
The object Of the United Nations
Is the same as the object OF the
League OF Nations: to stop aggres.
sion before II starts. Last time. ef-
forts we're directed specifically TO-
ward Germany as the one potential
sggressor. Germany has been so
utterly defeated that she cannot
strike back for a long time but our
conduct toward Germany after the
last war can be related TO all fu.
ture attempts at aggression.
The first mistake made last time.
namely, allowing the myth to grow
up that the German army was not
defeated. that other causes enforced
capitulation. cannot be made again
since the German army is now de-
stroyed. But there is danger that
another myth may grow which will
encourage nazi-fascism elsewhere.
Even if the so-called German gov.
eminent headed by Admiral Doenitz
formally capitulated TO the Allies in.
stead Of having the various gener.
ais surrender separately. the Nazis
might well claim that they them.
selves never did surrender.
A very good legal case might be
made out supporting the thesis that
Doenitz was not the authorized head
OF the German government and that
government still existed in exile.
Whether Hitler and Himmler are
dead makes no difference. No proof
can be adduced that Doenitz is the
authorized successor TO Hitler. There
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
Selfish Interests
Stunt Democracy

One Of the great mistakes which
the peace-loving nations OF the
world. IS they now call Themselves,
made the last time was tina: they
failed TO help the democratic elc-
mentS in Germany against the very
reactionary or national elements
which made World War II possible.
At present there is no question
about clements In the German gov
eminent for II Is under Allied mill
tary rule That problem is some
distance in the future. But here at
San Francisco and wherever the eX-
ecutive council or the assembly OF
the organization planned here may
meet, the same question will arise.
We have a concrete example in
the question Of Argentina, not too
important in itself, but interesting
insofar as it reveals whose selfish
political and economic interests ar
feet world affairs. -
Certain countries wanted TO renew
normal business relations win AT
gentina.
Great Britain has a great interest
IN Argentina because Of her trade
and Canada because the financing
of many institutions there was ham
died through Canadian banks.
The representatives in the Mex
leo City conference yielded TO this
pressure and when they came 10
San Francisco could not reverse
their position. Russia looked on.
chortied. and said: Democracies
aren't so democratic after all II they
invite a fascist government 10 join
up with them.
This is not too important but II
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
Action Taken on
Criminal Cases

Several sentences and disposi-
lions OF criminal cases were made
in circuit court Monday.
Charges OF taking indecent lib.
critics with the person of an 11-year-
old girl were dismissed against
Fred A. Johnston, 329 Holmes Rd..
who appeared in circuit court Mon
day 10 contest the case.
George L. Doering $40 f. Cross
ST.. who pleaded guilty OF taking
indecent liberties with nine year
old girl. was placed on probation
for two years.
Frank C. Graham. Battle Greek.
was found guilty OF stealing l.l5O
from the home OF his step-mother.
Mrs. F. f. Graham. III Hill ST"
Ann Arbor, May IS. He was or
dered to make restitution and was
placed on three years probation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22

Is an example Of what must be
avoided II the United Nations really
champion the cause Of democracy
throughout the world.
But the strong hope Of avoiding
the pitfalls OF the last time lies IN
the interest. the participation OF the
people. The people OF America.
As I sit here in San Francisco
and see the earnest effort OF these
men Of all creed and color. l feel
they have the will to peace.
But their voices all cry in the
wilderness unless the people support
them.
look over these gray-green hills
and think-into thine hands, the
hands of the people Of America.
In order TO provide agricultural
information 10 servicemen and vet
Grams OF this war who are interested
in agriculture. the USDA has ar
ranged to place kits containing sam
pies OF available information In sep
aration centers. hospitals. libraries
and vocational guidance and refrain
ing centers Of the army. navy, air
forces. and the Veterans administra-
ton.
In cooperation with Washington
representative OF the various
branches OF the armed forces and
the Veterans administration. these
kits will be available for review In
approximately 1000 places in the
continental U, s. and overseas. Ae-
companying each kit will be a sup
ply Of order blanks on which the
veteran or Serviceman can order
from the department by a simple
check mark. any item or group OF
items he may want.
Among the materials being offered
are several general publications de-
signed TO help the agriculturally In
clined serviceman or veteran decide
whether or not he really does want
TO become a farmer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
Catholic Europe
Catholic Europe
TheseDaysSSysSSis o Io e: 50z6tsR4

According 10 the American con
cept religious organizations have
no place in the politics OF cour-
try. In fact, this country presents
the phenomenon OF the complete
seculariLstion OF education-a con
dition unknown in many countries
of Europe. Even more, American
clergymen often support Left Wing
movements allied TO the Commun-
lists. which would be impossible in
most European countries.
Therefore. TO understand what is
happening in Europe. II is neces-
sary TO try 10 witness the spectacle
sufficiently from the European
standpoint 10 make Il comprehend
BILE. To many Europeans, the Ro-
man Catholic religion involves not
so much church.going as a way Of
life. Let me put it this way:
men may. in some countries, he
atheists or aCnostics or even only
anti-clercials against the priests
controlling the Church) but they
are. by civilization, Catholics.
Their roots are so deeply imbedded
in the Catholic doctrine OF the fam
fly. for instance. that no matter
what they think, they act, they live
by its philosophy.
or course. in most Catholic coun-
tries. the mass OF the people add
to the habits of living, the Insist
ence upon the sacraments. For
them-and it does not matter what
you think OF 1.-THE difference be-
tween receiving and not receiving
the sacraments is the difference be-
tween Heaven and Hell. Aud they
do not want He'll hereafter even
II they have TO live through II
here.
state this problem so sharp
ly because many principal Catho-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22

, lie areas OF Europe have now pass.
ed into anti-Catholic hands. To
put II In terms of countries, Lithu-
ania, Poland, parts OF Rumania,
Pennsylvania Hungary. Austria.
JuSoslayia and perhaps Czecho-
Sloyakia are under Russian control
and the Kremlin and Vatican con-
tinue TO quarrel. Perhaps more
than 100,OO0OO0 Catholics have
come under Russian mastery.
Obviously. 10 Russian. reli-
gion is matter OF prayer and
hymn-singing. OF baptism and buri-
al OF the dead. The function OF the
priest is limited TO mere ritual,
To h Russian. permitting the
Church this limited service would
he regarded and | am sure sin.
cerely as complete religious free
dom. To a Catholic, this amounts
to next TO nothing.
For instance. marriage. TO the
Church. is a sacrament concerning
which the Church has positive
ideas which may conflict with those
Of the State. Divorce s forbidden,
although annulment is possible
when coercion or fraud at the
moment OF marriage can be proved.
The Catholic seeks to keep his
young at a Church school, aften
from the elementary years through
college. The Catholics like their
own hospitals and orphanages.
They have seminaries, monasteries
and nunneries; many of them join
disciplined orders All Catholics,
in matters Of faith and morals,
must accept the Pope as infallible
in faith or morals and they are eX-
pected to live accordingly. There
fore, a Papal Encycilcal. even II
applying the moral law TO po-
litical or social question. is bind
ing upon every Catholic in what
ever country. II matters not ar
fectinC faith or morals. the indiyidu-
al is free to pursue his own consci-
ence and Judgment. Also, the
Catholic is taught that man Is
created in the image of God and
possesses the grace of free-will and
therefore the capacity to act &C
cordlng to his own Judgment, TO
correct his errors. to confess his
sins. to repent and do penance for
them.
To the Russian. this is altogeth-
or too complicated a religious &C
tivity, and in particular. he resents
the universally of the Church
with It's temporal as well as spiritu-
al authority in Rome Throughout
recent years, there has been only
one Catholic priest III the whole Of
Russia proper and no Catholic
Schools or seminaries.
Soviet Russia now possesses
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
Electric Company
Executive RetireS

Philip J. Savage, vice president
OF The Detroit Edison Company
has announced that he has asked
to be released from active duty this
month after completing 35 years of
service with the Company. For
many years he has had executive
responsibilities for the company's
lines, transportation. employment,
medical, and labor relations poll
cies.
Employment, medical, personnel,
and safety work OF the company
viii hereafter report 10 Sylvester
F. Leahy who is appointed director
OF employe relations. according to
an announcement by James w.
Parker. president.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
He| len Comes Home

went in 10 get them" '
Aggie opened the door a crack.
Hello, there, Mr.. Brownell!" she
called.
Hello, Miss Jones'" he respond
led. Come on out SOS can see you"
''The shock would be too great"
Aggie replied. i've got a cold, and
1 look like the wrath of God. Be-
sides, a germ might make a bee
line for you" I
whats a germ, more or less,
between friends ?"
mice Of you TO put II that way"
said Aggie. But I've got TO hus-
tie. It's late, and I'll miss my rivet-
ing class.
Your what?" said Philip.
Helen said: "Aggie's getting TO
be an expert in handling riveting
machines and lathes. She's star pu-
pill down at the defense school"
rs that SOP" Philip said, inter-
ested. Then why not come down
and work for Miss Minerva? She's
doing government work now, you
know"
That" said Aggle. as some
thing you and are going to talk
over when can stop sneezing long
enough to make sense" I
Finer \
II tell you what you do" Aggle
continued. Have Helen bring you
down to the school to see what
we're doing. I'll show you the bird
cage I made"
And I'll show you the lamp I
made" said Helen.
Bird cage? Lamp!" Philip said.
What have they got to do with
war work."
Aggie laughed. "Does sound silly,
doesn't it?" she said. But it's just
part of our training-teaches us to
put things together properly"
Assembly work." said Helen.
And" Aggie said, IF you think
making a bird cage is easy. you're
sad and mistaken! Soldering wires
cutting this and that-measur-
ing-swearing-"
"And nipping your fingers" said
Helen.
TO say nothing OF dropping hot
soldering material on en-" Aggie
added.
Philip looked from Helen to Ag-
gle and then back to Helen.
Now" he said, the war has
come close to. me-" He grinned.
Two girls like you-giving your
evenings to learning how to be use
full as we'll as Ornamental
81 hope" said Aggie, you're not
making light of us. Or spoofing us,
as the saying goes"
II certainly am not" Philip said.
I'm thinking what good sports you
arc"
Thanks" Aggie laughed. you
make me feel almost as though I'd
been launched with a bottle OF
champagne, or had the government
e pinned on me-"
Maybe well launch you" said
Philip, land give you the letter. IL
you'll come down and help Miss
Minerva and me make airplane and
tank parts. Think it over, won't
you?"
You bet will" said Aggie. $50
long now. Have a good time!"
When her head had disappeared,
and the door was closed, Philip
said: Sounds like a mighty swell
person"
"She is," said Helen. They don't
come fner."
Philip looked at his watch.
Hadn't we better be starting?" he
asked. soon be curtain time"
Curtain time means nothing in
New York. Helen told him. 81
mean the curtain never rises when
it's supposed TO. But just a mo-
ment, while get my wrap"
ITO Be Continuedl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
WATKINS {. WRIGHT

Ter homestead which Aggie had
stuck in the mirror. A group Of
young people was sitting on the
wide front porch: Paul Wentworth,
with Zoe Norris close beside him.
and Aggie-wi1o had been hpme on
short vacation-eyeing them With
a decidedly skeptical expression.
Looking at it, Helen remembered
that she was the one who had oper-
ated the camera, and that it was
on the particular Gay that she had
begun to wonder seriously about
Paul, wonder why he had stopped
talking so much and so enthusi-
astically about their approaching
marriage. Aggie, who never missed
a thing, had done some wondering
also. THAT guys too handsome for
his own good" she had remarked.
And what that little fiuff-brain
Zoe is doing to his ego is certainly
caution" And later, after she had
returned TO New York. she had
written: "You should have been
operating a machine gun on that
day, Helen, instead of a camera"
Perhaps Aggie was right, Helen
thought, turning the snapshot face
down behind a vase. Anyway, the
fact that nearly everyone in town
knew that she and Paul were en-
gagged had apparently made no diff
ference at all to Zoe. She worked
from the basis that all was fair
and no holds barred-when two
girls wanted the same man. What
had once been a twosome-Paul
Wentworth and Helen Miller-had
become a trio; or what Aggie
called zone of those internal tri-
angles"
Maybe she should have tried a
great deal harder to hold Paul, 10
keep him for herself alone-espe-
cially after all the heartache she
had experienced when the gossips
began saying that he was meeting
Zoe Norris on the sly. Maybe she
should have
Just then the buzzer rang.
She stepped to the door and
pressed the button that would re-
lease the lock downstairs.
After waiting a moment or two,
she opened the door and walked
out into the hall.
Two flights up, you know" she
called down over the banister.
Good for the figger"
Hello" Philip Brownell said,
looking up through the stairwell.
He was a little on the Gary Coop
er order, she decided. Nice broad
shoulders, crisp dark hair, and eyes
that had a twinkle in them. Over
six feet tall, probably. and not in
the least stopped. Hes exactly
what I'd want my own son to be, +"
Aunt Minerva had said, IF I had
one. Or my nephew-in-law, IL I'm
ever fortunate enough to have one
presented to me-" Aunt Minerva,
developing matchmaking tendcn-
cies, and not being at all subtle
about Il!
Philip reached the top Of the
stairs. "All set to go?" he asked.
"All set" said Helen.
81 brought you some gardenias,"
said Philip as they walked into the
living room. II wanted to bring you
flowers that would make you think
OF home. Cardinals do smell and
look little like our Cape Jasmine,
you know, so I chose them"
Thank you very much" Helen
said. That was very thoughtful OF
you" And as she took the box from
him. she could hear Paul Went
worth saying. Darling. your skin
is just like the petals Of a gar
denia-so white, and velvety, and
fragrant" She brushed aside the
memory. They're lovely!' she said
as she lifted the folds of tissue.
81 got a touch of nostalgia my
self" Philip confessed. when
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
KILLED IN ACTION

Jackson-Mrs. Beth Weed Myers
has received war Department mott.
fication that her husband, Staff
Sgt. Ronald A. Myers, was killed
in action in Czechosio0akis on May
6. He was formerely a conserva-
ton officer. assigned to the Jack.
son district.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
TO SHOW REPLICA

Judge Aaron b. Hsusman. 40S
Hamilton Place, Ann Arbor. will
exhibit the British Crown jewels,
in replica. as shown at the New
York Worlds Fair. at Michigan
State College, East Lansing, on or
abouf O.t
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22

Hartford-Senator Thomas C..
Hart OF Connecticut: We all must
realize the tremendous Job which
lies ahead before the Japanese are
beaten as thoroughly as their Eazi
allies. We have learned that the
closer We get, the more fanatical is
their resistance"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
Hall Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

lpsiland Commandery will join with Commandery
i'm Ascension Day Hill Cemetery. Arbor
The commandees will march from the Masonic
Temple to the cemetery Rev Harvey Coburn will be the
speaker
Friends have received word that Irving b. Hunter Ten.
ton y j. has been elected supernte Prospect
Sunday School Of Trenton Both Mr. and
Cououeh were born and their life here and
married
Birth: To MI and Mrs Norman Ninug. daughter. Shirley
Helen M and Mrs Merritt girl at Beyer Hospital.
TO Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd lenkeira girl Boyer Hospital
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
Your Health

Pain in Joint
of Large Toe ~
May be Gout
BY II. N. BuNpksEN. NJ, D.
AN ATTACK Of pain in the
first joint Of the big toe is usually
produced by the disease known as
govt This pain oftentimes de-
velops in the early morning. The
joint becomes red or a dusky pink
color, is swollen and very tender.
In practically all cases Of govt,
there is an increase in the amount
Of uric acid in the blood.
An attack Of govt may be
brought on by operations, over
exercise, overeating, and the use
Of excessive amounts Of alcoholic
beverages, Of liver extract or Of
too much Of the vitamin b prep
arstions, according 70 Doctor
Henry P. Wright Of Montreal
Twinge Of Pain
Before the severe attack Of govt
occurs, there may be slight
twinges Of pain in the small
joints Of the fingers and toes, rest
lessness, irritability and indiges-
ton. Inflammation OF the joints,
which is worse at night than dur
ing the day, and which disappears
quickly, should be suspected As be-
ing due to govt.
A definite diagnosis Of govt
may be made by X-ray examina-
ton of the bones, especially those
Of the fingers and toes. There is
another test which consists Of
giving a drug known as colchicine
in sufficient dose. II this drug re-
lieves the pain it is probable that
the condition is due to govt.
Damage TO Heart
II govt is promptly diagnosed
and properly treated, the attack
usually quickly subsidies, but il
the condition is allowed TO become
chronic, not only will the pain con-
tinue but there also may be some
damage to the heart and kidneys
The treatment consists Of rest
in bed. proper diet and the giving
Of colchieine, according TO Doctor
Wright. A diet suggested by him
consists Of fruit or fruit juice,
white bread and milk for break
fast; cereal other than whole
wheat, milk, eggs, stewed fruit,
white toast and butter for lunch;
and cereal, milk, honey, stewed
fruit, white bread and butter for
supper. Between meals the pa
tent should be encouraged to take
large quantities Of an alkaline
water. The colchicine Is admin
iStered every two hours.
Hot Wet Packs
The application Of hot wet
packs TO the affected joints may
also give some relief. Aspirin or
sodium salicylate will help to re-
duce the amount Of uric acid in
the blood as we'll as to relieve pain.
Moderate exercise and plenty Of
fresh air are beneficial. There are
certain foods which should not be
eaten by persons subject to govt.
These consist of sweetbreads,
sardines, anchovies, liver, kidneys,
brains, meat extracts, pork, goose,
sausage and Goldfish. These foods
are high in a substance from
which uric acid is formed.
Remember that govt can be a
serious disease if it is neglected.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/. G.: Would an occasional
breaking Of the skin and slight
matter in the navel be a sign to be
Investigated?
Answer:-This condition should
be Investigated. However, it is not
serious. 1t is usually due to an in
lection. You should consult your
physician concerning the proper
treatment
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22

Chicago-Senator Tom Connally,
chairman OF the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee: THE
strength of the United States lies
in leading the way in building
mighty world edifice which will
be powerful enough to Danish the
horrors OF war
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22

Approximately 100000 AmerI.
cans have been injured in home.
front accidents since the start OF
the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
Fifty Years Ago

Three Ypssnu wheelmen wheels smashed They
party coming from Arbor saw 10
avoid a collision "Smalley" nearly a com
piete wreck and one Ann Arborite lost finger.
Marshall peasc George L. Tyler and
Oscar Gareisseu will the director Normal Con.
seIratory in the vocal department, year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22

The Chicago Art Institute has a
larger membership than any other
art school in the United States.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22

Warrington. Edgar Hoover, d.
rector OF the FBI: The japanese
are now alone in the war with
their backs to the wall, and they
can be expected TO become more
desperate than ever"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-22
THEY SAY

New York-Senstor Robert A.
Taft OF Ohio: Il see no reason why
We should continue lendlease to
Russia under present conditions"