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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-20

Thomas. Pfc. Robert W.-Mrs.
Freda Pratt, mother, 1910 Monte
Vista, Detroit.
Thompson, Pvt. tarter H.-Mrs.
Sally A. Thompson, wife, 2ll3 Glen
wood St, Saginaw.
Thompson, Pvt. Ralph S.-Mrs.
Ida L. Converse, mother, 10 Union
St. East Jordan.
Vanderberg. Pvt. Vernon l.. 49,
Mrs. Florence L. Vanderberg. moth
er. LAG Rampenga Ave, Muskegon.
Walker, Cpl. Karl D.-Mrs. Mar
ion Walker, wife, 1876 Ferguson
St. Detroit
Weller. Pvt Frank Mrs. Jo-
sephine f. Weller, wife, SAC State
St. Traverse City.
Whitney, Pfc. Robert Mrs.
Waiva Whitney, wife, 5l7 Wash
ington St, Lapeer
wilkins, Pfc. Floyd D.-Mrs Eu-
nice wilkins. mother, Manton.
Wolfcale. Pfc. James H-Char.
les Wolfcale, father A Richton,
Highland Park.
Wright. Pvt. Homer s. - Mrs.
Elaine Wright. wife, 1906 Wayne
St. Flint.
Yankle, Pvt. Richard H-Mrs.
Marion L. yaLkle, mother 2900
Humboldt St., Flint.
Yorks, Pvt. Bruno Mrs. Cath
crime Yorks, wife, 1909 Glasby, Sa-
ginaw
Zawilinsh. Pfc. John-Mrs. Mary
p. Zawiinski, wife, 3O25 Saint Jean
81 Detroit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
From the Top or Bottom?

Once upon time( and this is no fairy StOry) mention of the word 'deal" Ill connection with the courts of Connecti- cut was whispered. If it slipped into the news columns of the press it was usually under the name of columniSt. Rarely did it make it's appearance in routine news story. But this is the day and age of straightforward speaking, so it would seem for the Associated Press of Monday, March 5, 1945, announces from Hartford that Decks may be cleared by the judi ciary committee of the General Assembly for minor court judgeship deal early in April. ."
 Maybe this is one way of attracting attention to the current legislative SeS- sion. Although there have been fire works galore during the doings at Hart ford, they have not commanded the space nor the headlines that they might have tn former years What takes place in the State Senate or in the House this year must vie with war news from the many battlefronts on which American troops are deployed. What the men and women, who in bygone years made up the critical readers of legislative events, ale seeking today is news from Europe or the Pacific areas.
 however, the minor courts nave been tossed around the Legislature for SO long that really there isn't too much news in what tranSpires prior to the actual appointments. The designation of the judges for the various courts will be the news this year Not even a loud demand for court reforms can command the attention 1t should. And there's no req son why it should any longer. Legisla- tors have not shown q disposition to go along with any such reforms. This isn't a baby; it's an issue in it's prime. Pretty soon 1t will reach old age. And presum- ably minor court judgeships will still be determined by deal" Not too rich n heritage to hand to the boys in the trenches who will be the rulers of tomOr- row, Is 1t?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Investment Returns

There might be a difference Of opinion on this, but it seems to the writer that the City of Waterbury'S most valuable asset is its water-workS. Although there has been no attempt of recent years to place R sale price on these properties, certainly with the addition of second pipeline and a third reservoir the valu- ation must have scared tremendously. City officials recognize this fact. They only hope that in time to come there will be an adequate return or: the investment It would seem as if there was trend in this direction by recent news announce mentS
 Watertown is interested in buying water from this city. It should be made available providing proper arrangements can be made for delivery and there will be no interference with the service now being given to the local taxpayers Actu- ally Waterbury's water department is now on u sclf-suStaining basis Income from water rents is sufficient to pay for the maintenance of the department, as well as retire the bonded debt and meet the annual interest charges. There is no reason to stop at this point. Where water can be sold to nearby communities we should engage in this business.
 The time might come, of course, when the city felt that it wanted to sell it's water works But with the trend more or less in the opposite direction it would seem as if this would be more of a dream than anything else. However, we need never lose sight of the fact that the properties represent an investment which is much larger than all outstanding debts. Waterbury never need feel that it's finan- cial condition is endangered so long as it possesses this asset and it is managed as it is today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

self with a number of things and the prisoner escape. These were the words with which the man who had been given this grave responsibility described how it all happened. While thy servant was blRy here and there. 10. he was gone"
 These words have modern ring to them-"rhy servant was busy" So busy in fact that he neglected a grave responsibility for little incl dental matters that were not t0 be compared in importance with the task he was set to perform. Here was a man who failed O See the difference between matters Of pTi- mary and secondary importance who allowed the incidentals Of life to distract his attention from a thing of overwhelming importance.
 The story scarcely needs to be applied. Here and there" things s0 often take mp our time that the real things of life are forgotten: and the excuse we offer is the same as that offered by this ancient Is- raellte: while thy servant was busy here and there. b. he was gone"
 (Au Rights Reserved Babs0n Newspaper syndicateJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Recognizing Veterans

We have been told of an honorably dis charged and hrlce-decorated soldier who, shortly after returning to civilian life m his home town, put on his uniform again. 4 friend met him on the streets and asked him If he had been called back into the service.
 "No." the soldier said, "I put my uni form back on because got so tired of hay ing people ask me why young man my age wasn't wasn't in the Army"
 That young soldier was issued ao hon orable discharged pin when he left the service. Presumably he wore it on the lapel of his civilian suit And presum- ably the people who asked him why he wasn't in uniform had no idea of what the pin significd, if they saw 1t at all So perhaps it is time that all Of us started taking notice. The discharge pin is plas- tic, and the insigne is gold-plated eagle within circle, with the wings extending beyond the circles edge.
 These pins arc given to all honorably discharged men and women when they leave the service. They should be worn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Fraederick s. Chase

Few men have been capable of leaving behind them such an unsullied career of civic service as has Frederick S. Chase who recently resigned all association with city boards after 50 years or more of un- selfish, altruistic participation.
 We wish to join now with the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor in expressing our appreciation of the long devoted years of service this civic leader has extended to the City of Waterbury.
 Fifty or more years of direct, official participation in the affairs of munich pality is a formidable responsibility If one gives to it the devotion and spirited endeavor given by Mir Chase. The mushrooming growth of Waterbury dur ing the early turn of the century made such participation an even greater re- Sponsibility. It meant that the affairs of our city had to be conducted by citi- Zens with the courage to meet the de- mandS of machne-tooled century; yet these very same men had to possess the insight discernment and good judgment to temper this sudden maturity of the city
 Frederick S. Chase was one of those men, and the present high position of this city in the world of industry and government owes much to his guidance. It .iO our sincere hope that he will con tinue to advise our present admlniStra- tors in matters requiring his long and valued experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

We'll, the Legislature has finally got around to exercising it's war powers so that state law relative to standees on busses might be temporarily abated That means we'll be pushed to the rear of the bus for few more months. Maximum loads will be the rule. That's all right; there's war on and the people can stand it. But what about the busseS? Can they stan dit? Judging by the grooming and laboring of Some of them their me- chanical difficulties are manifesting themselves And after winter like this past one the rolling stock of any traction company might well need a most thor ought over-hauling. It's all right for the law to decree crowding the busses, but one of these days the busses may give out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Views Of The Press
SECRETARY WALLACE

INew Haven Journal Courier)
 We doubt whether even Henry Wallace's most ardent supporters consider his confirmation as Secre- tary of Commerce II vote of con- lidence. Nothing Is clearer than that he lacks the confidence of business by and large. and 1t seems reason- able that a Secretary Of Commerce should have such confidence, just as the Secretary 0f Labor Is uni- yersaIiy expected to be acceptable to organized labor. In the Senate's action. in which both Connecticut Senators concnrred. we see express sion of conviction that, under our system. interference by the legisla- tive branch with executive appoint ineniS especially to the cabinet- can be justified only in the grayest circumstances. This constitutional 0verbore the general feeling, In and out of the Senate. that an unsuit- able choice has been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

Wonder how far this movement by couple of congressman to end the day light savings time period will get? Rep
 resentatives Cannon of Missouri and O'Hara of Minnesota are the two gentle men who don't believe that pushing the hands of the clocks ahead one hour is doing the nation one particle of good. Their contention is that whatever may be saved at one end of the day is used up on the other However, their drive is actually against war time and not day. light saving time. The latter arrange ment, which started during World War l, actually was supposed to utilize as much daylight as possible during the months of the year when the days were the long est. In this climate that was between the end of April and the end of September. It's true there isn't too much saving dur ing the winter months, but no arrange ment of the clocks could make any bet ter use of daylight during this period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

It's odd to note that the City of Water bury is disposing of schoolhouscs. In this day and age it wouldn't seem as 1T a community that had great prospects for the future would be getting rid oi such property But the statistics cer- tainly indicate why this is happening. Trace the birth-rate down through the last generation: then take a quick look at the fall-off in local school population. There's the answer. Waterbury, Ike so many American cities, is becoming com munity of small families. Small families mean less need for school-rooms. Ana after that may come smaller teaching forces, unless the birth-rate, accelerated by the war, changes the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

great success. A few have escaped after paying heavy bribeS. but not many.
 Now, however, 1t is relatively easy to get Jews out of German intcrnment camps. The cost Is about S20 q head. IL is done via Switzerland, and already l. 200 have been taken out at cost of about $l5, which goes into Nag. hands, plus $5 paid to intermed- diaries.
 The most significant part h that Hitlers No. ? man, Heinrich Himmler, apparently has given his approval to these deals. The sur mise is that the NazLs need money badly.
 HENRY WALLACE SWEARS
 As Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black was about to swear Wallace in, the new secretary oi com mcrce thought there was too much noise in the crowded room. Spotting his vice presidential sue cessor, Harry Truman. Wallace called over to him: "IIarry. bang the gavel." .. Truman laughed, rappcd on the desk. and said: "The House will come Co order" Justice Black solemnly ad- ministcred the oath to Wallace, then graDDed his hand and a,- most hollercd: You're in."
 Then Black gave Wallace bi6 unJudicial bear hug Wallace $ happy-go-iucXy assistant, Harold Young, sometimes described as looking like "an unmade bed |, actually had his hair combed for the swearing m. "This k the first time Harold didn't sleep in his suit since he came tO Wash ingtOn." cracked one of Young $ friends Nearly everyone high up in the administration was pres ent to see Wallace take the oath. Remarked one friend. "It's amax- ing how the bandwagOn fills up again when you're n winner. .. Alabama's Senator Lister Hill spotted iel.ow-Scnator Joe Cuff fcy's g0od-naturcd sister, Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller. went over. pumped her hand and said. "lIow's the old gray mare?"
 Copyright. l045. by
 The Bell Syndicate. Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Current Comment

Regardless of what tactics the Japs use. we have the necessary manpOwer and equipment t0 insure an American victory tat Iwo). Vice Adml John II Hoover at
 Guam.
 If tOmOrrOW's international order Is established by exclusively taking Into account the opinion of the strong powers. this war would result eventually in an enormous and gro tesqne friction.
 President Avila camacho of Mex
 leo.
 There Is no other group in Amer ica who have been Int harder by rising prices and stabilized pay aa have workers with a fixed salary.
 Rep Fred A. Hartley Jr tRD O
 New Jersey.
 The greatest gain of this con. flict between democracy and fascism lies in the fact that it has drawn together everything that was good in humanity.
 Marshal Tito. Yugoslav resist
 mnce leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

As the Cabinet members sat down, Wallac, slipped into d place far down at the side corner of .hc- table, since Cabinet members rank in the order that their de- partmcntS were created, and the Commerce and Labor Depart ments rank ninta and tenth on the iSt.
 The President who sits a, the end of the long table, remarked,
 Do ! see someone over in the
 cOrner?"
 Then, as the capinc: turned Wallace, the President continued "TeIl us, Henry, did you find letter of welcome from your pre- decessOr when you arrived at the Commerce Department this mOrn- ing?"
 NOTE: Bets were about even in net meeting that Jesse Jonts would show up at the meeting as Federal Loan Administrator Jones has been going to his office every day. signing official letters and sitting in on War Production Board meetings. despite FDR's jet ter asking for his resignation. La- ter that morning. however. the President made Jesse's status very clear when. at a press conference. he referred to him aS the ''ex-sec- retary of Commerce and the ex- loan administrator
 FARM BLOC FUNCTIONS
 Sometimes the Congressional farm bloc feels its oats to such an extent that it demons rates its power just from the fun of it. That was what happened when the House passed the Flanagan resolution which does nothing more than say that congres con- siders law 1t passed two years earlier still should be observed. This law is the Tydings amend ment to the Selective Service Act which provides for the defermcnt of farm workers.
 trying to decide whether it should
 The House spent several hours pass the new resolution, e"en though everyone knew 1t would go through. Hard-hitting congIess-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Your Health By Dr. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining to per- sonal health and hygiene, not to disease. diagnosis of treatment, will Do answered by Dr. Brady ie . stamped self-addressed envelope ls enclOse,'. Letters should be brief and written in ink. No reply can be made tO queries not conform ing Co instructions. Address Dr. William Brady, National News paper Service. 32O West Madison Street, Chicago. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

by the thousands who have already re- turned to civilian life, and by the millions who will follow them. And they ought to be recognized by all who see them, They are proud distinctions, and they should earn their wearers special consideration and freedom from hard looks and tire some questions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:i4 a. m. twar timel
 Sun rises 7.i8 n. m sets $50 D. m war time.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min utes after sunset.
 Says the Old Farmers Almanac ol March Make the best Of the mud season. IL IS your last rest before winter. But be sure to take your boots of out on the porch Peace must be bought at any price in the kltchin"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

through neg lect. allowed him
 tO escape Some soldier of Israel had dragged A captive out of the turmoil of battle and instructed . certain noIl-eom- batAnt tO watch him carefully. In- stead of watching the prisoner. the gliard bllHiefi him .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

The blue dawn came up Like a tide of fresh lie For all the world The hemlOck Shrugged a careless shoulder And clean snow ilaked down Prom where it sought Green shelter through the night. Blue dawn. fresh life. clean snow. The winter goodness of winter How can this bef
 Waen Aprils shy fragrance Flowers an air-swims in my bralnp Why is it April t0 me When all the world is tucked In the white folds of snow just iallcnp The calendar Is wrong To say that it is winter When you and 1 have found 1t can be Spring this s0on'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
ALFALFA SUPPLIES THE
 B VITAMINS

It is quite possible that better rec sistance to colds and other winter respiratory infections (hold your horses folks, I'm quoting this from Climate Makes the Man, by Clar-. ence A. Mills, M. D., Ph. D., pub lished by Harpers--and here I ex- press my thanks to the correspond- ent who commended the book to melt is the finest popular Scienti- fic book have read in month of rainy dayS) might be built up if there were more of these combuS- ton catalysts present to keep the vitality of the white blood cells at really top notch level. CThe com- bustion catalysts to which Dr. Mills refers are the B vitamins, other wise known as the vitaim B-com- plex). For over twenty years Or. Mills continues) I have accom- plished this fin my own family by reinforcing the dietary vltamin supply -
 Excuse mo, but I must interrupt right here to call to the attention of divers putative nutrition author ites who take frequent occasion to sound off on the half-baked theme that well balanced diet supplies all the vitamins the ordinary indi- vidual needs, this candid acknowl~ edgement of the Professor of Ex~ perimental Medicine in the Univer- sitv of Cincinnati, that his own family scarcely gets enough vita mins from what we may fairly pre- Nn Nnyn anced diet Maybe some of the eminent debunkers of the vitamin should tell the Professor how to do the trick. notice that no one ever offers sample menu of the we'll balanced diet so gilbly talked about. I have accomplished this in my own family (Dr. Mills resumes) by reinforcing the dietary Wtamin supply with the regular addition of crude extract of alfalfa leaves alfalfa being one of the richest known sources for most of the E vitamins. CEnd of quotation from Dr. Mills's book).
 That reminds me, Brady, that a long time ago we printed in this column report by western farm | CT that he used alfalfa tea Wnen- ever he felt the need of lift. and cup or two of freshly brewed al- | falfa tea never failed to refresh and restore him when he came in feel ing depressed and weary. Now I do not guarantee any results from alfalfa tea. but I assure you alfalfa can do no harm in any quantity you may take or in any form. If you do try 1t and fail to feel the de- sire to kick up your heels and prancc about the pasture don't complain to me about it. Remem- Der. in this instance I'm merely passing along Dr. Mills's sugges- tion.
 The B vltamins are soluble in wa ter and hence alfalfa tea would contain considerable amount of them. The shorter the duration of stecping or heating the better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07

a perfect ease history on h . subject Of recon version and Clis- posal of war plants. It Is worth looking at be- cause tt can be reduced Co rela . tive simplicity and understand able clements,
 First is the big Geneva $ [ . c ] works near Provo, Utah. It Is R gov- ernment = owned, npfe nSe plnnt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 T.e,lkOrrhea


 Physicians to whom I have com plaincd of leukorrhea at one time or another always dismiss it Is of no significance. M. S.
 Answcr-Scnd stamped envelope bearing your address and ask for tdo not use clipping pamphlet on Leukorrhea.
 Gray Hair
 Would like to have any articles you may send on restoring gray hair. CE. l.. MD
 Answer -- Subject of premature graying of hair anti-gray hair vita mins etc, is discussed in booklet The Hair and Scalp" - for copy send ten cents and stamped en- yelopc bearing your address.
 Fourteen Girls
 Fourteen girls in this ward like you much better now that you have learned something about pneumo- thorax. We are all receiving pneu. mOthOrax treatment. (E. p
 Answer And I had to learn 1t the hard way. My face is still read.
 hUUbCttOU
 I crave whiskey and get very drunk at intervals. I also crave beer and smoke to excess I am 10. Can you recommend any cure or remedy? Miss K. W.
 Answer Yes. advise you to get in touch with Alcoholics Anony mous-get the address of your local group from the classified column or perhaps from your telephone direc- tory. and you wtll find they can do much for you by their friendly, confidential help.
 Copyright l045 by John r. Dille Co. The countrywide furOre which the appointment stirred up has had one good result in the separation, by passage of the George bill. of RIeC leading powers from the Secretary ship. Further action Is necessary, however. in limiting and supervising this cast power of the purse under the new administrator, whoever ne may be. Also. now that attention has been called tO the matter. there are other important financial agencies within the Presidents power. cons trol of which he may delegate D Secretary Wallace unless prevented by Congressional action already under discussion.
 At the recent hearings on his nomination. the new Secretary testified that he believes "the Amer ican system of free enterprise is lh best the world has ever known" He now has the chance to prove this belief by action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, l9l5
A Thought for Today

Deliver thyself. Q ZiOn, that dwellest with Che daughter of BabylOn.--Zechariah 2;7.
  It h never too late Co turn from the errors Of our ways. He who repcnts of his sins iS almost in- nocent.-Scneca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
!"
 SPOTLIGHT
Kaiser And
 Postwar Steel
Ny PETER EDISON Waterbury DemocrAt-NEA Wash. tngton Correspondent

Washington, D. c, March - Rivalry Of Henry J. Kaiser and U, $. Steel Corporation interests over the postwar market for iron and steel production in the west offers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL l.. DOUGLASS. D.D.
TOO BUSY

There is an interesting story told In the twentieth chapter Of the first Book oi Kings of man who was set t0 watch prisoner. and who,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Washington Merry Go-Round
Drew No Letter Welcome Commerce Department From Jones Wooce; Are Shelsh Workers Formers? Jews Now Buy Their Out of Gemon Wallace Gets Bondwoson CTS Around Him Aooin
BY - DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON March The Presidents first cabinet meeting after return
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-07
Selected Poem
UNBEI.IEVING

dAona Meyer in the Hartford couranu
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-04

SLIM. graceful Frances
Herald. Powers model.
wears conservative. trim
clothing. Her stylines are
for the older high school
girls. Mail for this l7-Year-
old is high. She's elder
sister Of boy next door.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-04

TYPIC AL Of happy.
healthy A merica an girl
hood is l5-Year-oId Ellen
Way, one ofthe outstand-
ina New York models
chosen by fashion design
students as representa-
tive ".l945 Junior Miss.