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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
City Agrees
cooperate
New Center

Arrangement for operation Of
the new southside recreation GEN.
ter under city direction were made
Monday evening at the regular
meeting OF city council.
BY q unanimous vote the mayor
and clerk were instructed to enter
into an agreement with the federal
government by which the city ac-
cepts responsibility for operation
Of the unit In a manner satisfac-
tory to the government. The con-
tract, II was pointed out, puts the
full responsibility for operation OF
the center on the municipality with
out making provision for financial
assistance. However, city officials
feel sure that Lanham Act funds
for that purpose will be forthcom
ing since signing Of the agreement
is usually q preliminary step to re
ceiving funds.
The agreement can be terminated
by the city any year II chooses on
80 days notice 10 the government
A contribetion account was des
ignatsd for funds contributed fol-
the purpose Of operating the new
center, now under construction u
federal expense.
A further fund was created when
recreation funds we're separated
from park funds for use OF the new
ly created city recreation commits
sion Of which James B. Mohler is
chairman.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

space between the Administration
building, the new building and the
library. Accommodation are be-
ing provided in this building for
the administration offices. The
present Administration building will
be devoted To- industrial and fine
arts work.
The planning of these buildings
is being done in the office OF r. s.
Gerganoff, architect, who has been
appointed by the State Admins
trative Board to plan and supervise
the State financed buildings. Arch
itect Gerganoff also has contracts
with the State Board of Education
for the planning Of the self liqui-
dating projects as the dormitories.
Mr.. Gerganoff has prepared pre-
liminary plans for Women's Gym
nasium to cost approximately $780,
900 and a Mems Gymnasium to
cost approximately S350,000. Funds
for the construction of these two
buildings were not made available
at the last legislature. It is hoped
that these two projects and a new
heating plant, planned to COST
about 10000, will be approved at
an early date.
Architect Gerganotf also states
that he has been instructed by the
State Administrative Board to pre-
pare plans and estimates for the
fireproofing Of the Science Build
ing, fireproofing of stairs and exits
Of WEIGH Hall and the providing
OF sprinkling systems in the bal
ance of Welch Hall and the Won
ems Gymnasium.
From the planning Of new build
ings and the preparations that are
being made by the Administration
in Lansing and here at the college.
II appears that the local Admin
lstration is expecting a sizeable en-
rollment. It also appears that both
the State Administration Board as
well as the Bonding Company H.
nanclng the dormitories must have
confidence in this college to be q
growing institution and one worth
all this new investment and i'm
provement.
Indications are that students will
be coming back to school in larger
numbers, President Munson said,
and an effort is being made to pro-
vide for living quarters and other
facilities. Good progress is being
made, he said, toward realization
Of the program.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Plan Sought
For Economy
Of Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti will meet its future
with a well planned economy II
proposals of the city planning com.
mission materialize.
An overall study is under con-
sideration with special emphasis
on benefits to the community as
a whole rather than with special
consideration to individuals. This
was pointed out Monday evening
at city council meeting when James
Glasgow, chairman of the COM
mission, outlined reasons for the
recommendation of the commission
with regard to property in the
southwest corner of the Forest Ave.
and N. Huron St. area. The area in
question was described as located
near the railroad, gas plant and
Farm Bureau which make II ideal
for commercial or industrial enter.
prizes.
Mr.. Glasgow stated that develop.
ment OF fine parks and schools
would be unreasonable II steps
were not also taken to provide EN-.
ployment.
That there is need for industrial
areas vas emphasized by Paul Tn.
grodt. secretary Of the Board OF
Commerce. who stated that during
the past year requests have been
received for 1.1s5.000 square feet OF
factory space in Ypsilanti with 1855.
900 Of this total asked in the last
six months. There we're two re-
quests for $4,000 square feet within
the past week
Ypsilanti is ideally situated for
industrial development due to need
of parts manufacturer to be near
the big outlets in Detroit and yet
have an uncongested area for work.
ers, Mr.. Ungrodt said He felt
II would be good business for the
city to locate industry within the
limits II possible so that Il would
be on the tax roll and add pay rolls
to the income Of the community
In addition TO Mr.. Glasgow and
Mr.. Ungrodt. members Of the com
mission are Henry NJ. Senf. c. Fred
Beck, and Robert Steere.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Normal Courses Revised to
Meet Needs of Post War Period

the source OF leadership in many
war programs. Dr. Henry Owen,
head Of Modern Languages, is serv-
ing with the Allied Military Gov
eminent forces in Europe. DR..
Harry Smith, head OF the depart
ment OF Physics, is in New York
doing confidential curricular work
for the government. DR.. Gerald
Sanders, head Of the department Of
English, recently left for England
to serve on a committee preparing
courses OF study for the educational
program for our armed forces in
Europe. Still more may be called
into government service, but the
schools, like the show, must go
on.
So the Daily Press has asked
these college leaders What are you
doing to alter your course OF study?
Is the study of mathematics, o.
physics. Of geography. OF history.
much the same as heretofore or will
it be new, in subject matter. in the
approach. What can you tell US
that will show the public that you
are headed in a direction which will
build worthy citizens in the years
to come. Have our service men
fought in vain to protect our liber-
ties? VIII the schools OF Michigan
carry on in the years to come in
building Z great America. a country
that will lead in the cause OF free
ing mankind and in giving him the
Freedoms which we hold to be
priceless. in a world OF free men?
The Daily Press today gives the
answers starting with Mr.. Leslie
Butler who came to Michigan State
Normal College after distinguished
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
College Leader
in Education

Michigan State Normal College
established in 1S49 was a pioneer
in education,
1t was the first teacher educa-
ton institution established west
of the Alleghenies, the sixth in the
United States. 1s49.
The first institution OF higher
learning in Michigan to receive
support from the State Legislature,
1850,
First unsupported college in
Michigan open to men and women
alike, 1s49,
First in Michigan to establish a
department of geography, 1890,
First in the West to establish a
department to train teachers in
physical education, 1888,
First teachers college in the
United States to have a building
for religious activities, Starkweath-
er Hall, 1896.
First teacher educating institu
ton in the United States to be
raised to a four-year college, 1897
First collegiate institution in
Michigan to offer courses in in
dustrial arts, 1901,
First state teachers college ir
the United States to establish
training for teachers OF handicap.
ped children, 1915,
First teachers college in the Unit
ed States to have a social center
building, Charles McKenny Hall
1881.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Local Units


Rotarians were given a new slant
on Post War Planning by Circuit
Court Judge James X. Breakey.
the guest speaker at the meeting
Monday noon.
Judge Breakey pointed out that
the time Is coming when residents
will have to take greater interest
in local government. During the
years OF the depression, the locaf
governments, unable to bear the
load alone, turned to federal AID,
he pointed out, and the federal
Capitalization OF power became
more pronounced during the war.
But" he said. after the war,
the national government cannot be
expected, with the huge public debt,
to carry the burden. and localities
will have TO share in the responsi.
bility. In the most part" he add.
ed. the local units have reduced
their debts. and must be ready for
the change"
The members Of the Rotary Club
we're reminded Of the coming tin
can drive, and asked TO prepare for
Il.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Toll in Japan Devastating
(Bv Associated Pressl

tBy Associated PreSS)
Two thousand carrier planes and
superforts burned and bombed jap
an today as Pacific Fleet headquar-
tiers announced a devastating two
day carrier toll taken last week end
in northern Japan--374 vessels and
129 locomotives destroyed or dam.
aged.
The air war, headed today by an
1900 British-American carrier
plane raid on the Tokyo area, has
reached the "pre-invasion stage, /"
Adm. Chester w. Nimitik said.
They could just as readily land
on the Asiatic mainland another
American commander pointed out.
as Chinese troops invaded Indo.
China and captured Moncay.
Revised figures on the U. s.
Third Fleets combined air and nav
al bombardment Of northern Japan
showed that, In addition to two
steel producing cities wrecked by
naval guns, carrier aircraft:
Destroyed 40 japanese vessels,
81 locomotives, 81 planes. and a
great variety OF ground installa-
tons;
Damaged 234 ships and surface
craft, As locomotives, As aircraft
See PACIFTC-Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Normal Will Have New BUILDINGS
Ready To SerUe

With more than twenty
members of the faculty and
hundreds of students wear
ing the uniform of the
armed forces, Michigan State
Normal College is announc-
ing in this edition of The
Daily Press a commendable
building program and re-
vised curriculum to main
tain leadership of teacher
training institutions of the
country. The Normal Col
lege will be 100 years
old in 1949. President J. NJ.
Munson, with justifiable
pride has announced legisla-
tive approval of a budget
making possible three dor
mitories, a new main college
building and authority to
prepare plans and specifi-
cations for a new gymnasium
for women.
Expressions of department
heads in this issue challenge
admiration and confidence.
In their fortnight declara-
tons that adequate training
of teachers stands first in
post war achievements, there
is proof of keen foresight
and understanding. 1t is
imperative that all schools
should be stated by teach
ers who will maintain high
standards of democratic cit
izenship-standards worthy
of sacrifices offered to make
this a world of free men.
Teachers graduated from
the Michigan State Normal
College will have a back
ground of character and
ability which will equip them
to materially aid in the
building of a future in keep
ing with the traditions OF
our state and nation. They
will strive to keep men free
The Daily Press express
es sentiment of all Ypsilanti
in enthusiastic and sincere
admiration of the magnifi-
cent picture of our Normal
College moving forward in
a strong program of service
for the common good.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
-Four NeW Structures GiUen
Approval; Appropriation
Expected For Fifth

The biggest building project in Ypsilant history will
be new construction for the Michigan State Normal Col
ege Four buildings have been approved and appro-
priaon is expected for fifth building in time to award
contracts to best advantage
The first building that will undoubtedly be under con-
structon President j. NJ Munson said today, is quad
rangle formed by two dormtores for girls similar to the
King and Goodison Residence Halls. This structure will
be located the newly acquired property of Roose
welt School, facing Forest Avenue 1t is expected that
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

AS new buildings will help to
provide facilities for post war de-
mands in teacher training, so new
courses, under supervision OF de-
partment heads Of the Michigan
State Normal College and members
Of the teaching staff. will equip
students with proper training.
Courses Of study are already being
revised. President ]. NJ. Munson
said today, in keeping with chang
ing world conditions and changes
will be continued to meet require
ments of the post war period.
The world conflict has challeng-
ed every leader in education. Can
we go on teaching from the same
textbooks" they ask themselves.
Have we taught sound principles
OF government" What is this world
change going to bring about in
geography, for instance?" Well"
observed one teacher, so far, the
outlines OF continents remain about
the same, but even these may have
to undergo a process Of revision"
Michigan State Normal College
has served Michigan education for
almost century. Thousands OF
teachers have graduated from its
halls. A state supported institu.
ton, the courses OF study must pass
the acid test OF truth. Moreover,
the founding fathers planned that
this young child, - democracy
should be fed and nourished by the
unsupported public schools. There
fore, in passing through the pres.
ent great world conflict, men and
women OF the faculty are closely
following changes which require
revisions in practically all courses
C. study"
College faculties have had to be
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

these two dormitories, housing 400
girls, will cost $4,000. The double
room plan, study and bedroom for
each two students, will be followed
as in the present dormitories.
There will be the same arrange
ment of dining rooms, spacious
lounge rooms. recreation rooms,
laundry facilities and other con-
veniences as in the present dormi-
tories.
There will also be a new dormi-
tory for $50 bays to cost $500 900.
This dormitory will be located
north Of Munson Residence Hall
and will follow the arrangement
and accommodation OF the present
dormitory for men.
The dormitories are to be built as
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Assessor In
City Increase

Five per cent increase voted last
month for city employees occasion.
ed considerable debate by aldermen
Monday night as to propriety Of in
Guiding the city assessor in the
increase.
Since he is an elective Official, his
salary cannot legally be changed
during his term OF Office. A prece-
dent in his case had been set how
ever during the depression when
hts salary was reduced and he did
not protest. The council decided
that he is entitled TO the five per
cent increase on moral, II not on
legal grounds, and voted to pay 1t
to him.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Sar:nia Hospitals Filled

Sarnia, Ont, July 17-AP- The
Great Lakes luxury liner Harmonic
was enveloped by flames as it dock
ed at Point Edward this morning.
loss of life was not Immediately
known but the Sarnia hospitals
were reported jammed with burn
ed and injured.
The liner, one OF the largest on
the Great Lakes, burst into flames
when a blaze jumped from q freight
shed at the dock.
Within FIVE minutes ti& super
structure OF the ship was mass
Of fire, sending many of Ne 255
passengers overheard. Some Jump
ed into scows, others leantd into
the water as panic overcame the
passengers.
The 360-oot boat, one. OF the
Canada Steamship Lines fleet, dock
eded here at 4 a. m. today. The
FIRE broke out about $3.50 a. m
as most OF the passengers were
eating breakfast.
slides Down Rope
G.. r. Brewster, a Warren o..
banker who was aboard the ship
escaped by sliding down a rope
over the side. He was at break
fast when he saw flames burst on,
OF the freight shed.
AN Of sudden the ship wal
in flames" he said. "and the firs'
thing I thought of was to get on
Brewster said he had tried fol
three months TO get accommoda
tons for the Harmonic cruise, final
| " getting his tickets only two day.
ago when some one else cancelled I
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Continued on Page Two)

wASHINGTON-AP- The OPA
today authorized licensed chiro-
practors 20 certify extra food ra-
lions for medical reasons. The &C
ton was part Of a general simplifi-
cation OF rules governing illness
rations," designed to take care OK
liberated war prisoners. Axis In
ternees and others needing add
tional food to recover their health.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
CLASS ROOM BUILDING
q. S. 0EpGRkorF.-.heenl1kc r. 8

replace the present Pierce Hall
Street While
sides of the building the entrance will
the library present
building Pease Auditorium and this building This
high will accommodate the admins
offices
he upper
The modern design. finished with
limestone The will be approximately the
will be land the CITY,
as present been for
OF building will
main will
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

self liquidating projects and H.
nancing has been arranged.
New Main Building
At the last legislature it was def
initely established that $494,000 is
available for the construction OF a
Glass Room building to replace the
old main building known as Pierce
Hail. This building will be located
on the same site at Forest Avenue
and Brewer Street in such way
that there will be a large open
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

WASHINGTON-AP-Seventeen
western railroads today had top
priority for $1,000 workers needed
at once to move men and supplies
10 the Pacific. Announcing this
step, the War Manpower Commits
sion said qualified workers in %
occupations can be referred 70 the
western rail lines without requir-
ing certificates OF availability.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

AUCTION SALE Fri. July 90. 3O07
Southlawn off Packard. 1880 p. m
Mrs. Henry DeVries, Prop. Milford
osburn, Auctioneer. Adv. III
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
q. 8. WEATHER FORECAST

Lower Michigan: Fair and a lit
tie warmer tonight; considerable
cloudiness Wednesday, with scat
tered thundershowers north por.
ton.
Highest temperature yesterday,
"a; lowest, 40.
Highest temperature one year
ago today, 81; lowest, So.
Highest temperature this date in
last 70 years, 101 In 1887; lowest,
81 In 1910.
The sun sets today at 9:05 ana
rises at 6:12 Wednesday.
The moon rises today at 2:15 p.
m. and sets at 1885 a. m. Wednes-
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Congress Today
(By Associated Press)
Senate

(By Asrociafed Press)
Senate
Resumes debate on Breton
Woods world bank-fund (noon).
Hearings open on proposed 49,
100000 export-import bank with
Leo T. Crowley. foreign economic
chief, as initial witness.
House
Routine session (noon).
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
See FIREPage s

Robinson & Son. Painting Con.
tractors. Spraying Work, barn spe.
cialty. s52-J-1 Ypsilanti Adv. 71sS'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17
Flashes of
Late News

WAsHINGToN-AP- John W.
Snyder. 4s.ysar-old banker from
Arkansas and Missouri, will be the
new assistant president"-boss Of
the vast home front in an era of
change. President Truman reach
ed across an ocean Monday to NOM
mate his close friend as director
OF War Mobilization and Recover
sion. succeeding Fred M. Vinson.
The Senate is expected to approve
the nomination promptly. also that
of Vinson to be Secretary OF the
Treasury.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

NEW YoRK-INS-Radio splen-
did at Buenos Aires said the Argen-
tine cabinet today would study a
Foreign Office recommendation thar
the German submarine U-530 which
surrendered last week be turned
over to the U. S. and British gov
ernments. The Foreign Office rec
ommendation stressed that the
U-boat captain violated armistice
conditions by falling to surface, by
not flying his war flag, and by
failing to surrender at the nearest
Allied port.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

WASHINGTON - AP - Ameri-
cans can expect food shortages for
many months to come. So saying
in a frank report" Monday night,
Secretary OF Agriculture Anderson
added: I'VE are likely to dine on
more simple fare. minus the choice
roasts, the thick juicy steaks. ana
much of the sweetening Of pre-war
years"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

WASHINGTON-AP - Disarm-
ament arguments OF rs years ago
echoed in Congress today as legis-
lators took sides on a proposed In
ternational ban against peacetims
military training. The suggestion
came from House Republican Leao-
er Martin OF Massachusetts, in the
form OF House resolution call.
ing on United States officials 10
negotiate such a pact with other ma
lions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

PORTLAND, Ore.-INS-North-
, west Oregon called in 1000 soldiers
~ and, sailors today to battle 10000
acre FIRE raging uncontrolled on
every side over once-burned land
in Tillamook County's Wilson River
section.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

WASHINGTON-INS - Ameri.
can troops who have supervised the
movement of millions OF tons OF
war supplies to the Soviet Union
through oil-rich Iran will be out
Of that country by November. leav-
ing II to Russia and Britain, 1t was
learned today. As an inheritance
OF one OF the greatest engineering
projects OF the war. the Americans
will leave behind them a completed
railroad and highway from the Per-
sian Gulf TO Russia.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

WAsHINGToN-AP Attorney
General Clark disclosed today that
IS chemical compaies. including
the Dow Chemical Company Of Mid.
land, Mich, have been fined a to-
tai of s142,500 after they did not
contest indictments charging anti
trust law violations.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

MANILA-INS-The first large
group OF American soldiers to be
shifted directly from Europe to the
Southwest Pacific arrived in Mani
Ia today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

Michigan State Normal College
established in 1S49 was a pioneer
in education,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

SALT LAKE CITY-AP-Nearly
100 sugar factories In IS states are
members OF a newly organized beet
sugar development foundation, a
non-proft research organization,
according to Douglas b. Scalley,
president OF the United States Beet
Sugar Association.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

POTSDAM- AP-The Big Three
conference will get under way this
afternoon, but Allied correspond.
ents here to cover the parley were
not Immediately informed OF the
hour for the first meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-07-17

NEW YORK-AP-The wartime
measure permitting employment OF
girls 16 and II years old on fed
eral government contracts will be
revoked Oct. /, the division Of pub
lie contracts OF the Department or
Labor announced today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-02
Fellowship IN The Church
BY NEWMAN CiHPnEIr

a.a-HIlGars o.--u- SUNDAY -es.-N
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-02


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Ir7Fs-A2H Just tho same oWIlsh
look And no more conversation
q than You had then. Why
rot9'
@E 5aHno. Never had the gift Of
the CAB"
"Noc like Adrian Adrian was Q
very clover and witty taller."
"Perhans that's why Always
left the talking 70 him"
Poor Adrian. So much prom
Use"
Thomas nodded