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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-23
BY GROUCHO MARX

HOLLYWOOD When il be-
gan TO be noised around that
the Marx Brothers were going
to make motion picture called
"A Night in Casablanca," there
were various reactions.
According to DR.. George Gal
lup. there were three suicide at
tempts. ii shouts of mo. no, not
that" and $500 murmurs of dis
may. Finding myself one of the
dismayed group. I called Pro-
Queer David L. Loew.
Its all settled, Groucho, you
are committed he announced.
Now / was frightened. What
do you mean committed? We
haven't even been examined by
the state board yet
In the middle Of my protests
the door bell rang. Outside was
a Western Union messenger.
obviously he was outside; he
couldn't have been inside, be-
cause the door was locked.)
| took the kilograms and
thanked him-this was cheaper
than tipping. Being a sentiment
tai man, I cried a little as
read the wires. They were mess
ages from lifelong friends. Here
are some of the more sentiment
tai ones: Fred Allen, And I
thought the world had seen the
end Of atrocities" Franklin P.
Adams, Now is the time for me
10 make use of my hide-aWay
In Connecticut"
efficient MADMEN"
My mind raced back over the
years, and the many kind things
that had been written about US
Our very good friend Alva
Johnston fnot to be confused
with Erskine Johnson) once
wrote piece about us called
The Scientific Side Of Lunacy."
Alva said, THE Marxes are
efficient madmen, out to over
throw sanity and common sense
in war TO free the mind from
reason and judgment Contin.
uing his touching tribute, he re.
cited that when Chico was 3
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-23
. QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS .

Q-What Is the nearest uni
verse to our own?
A-The Andromeda Nebula.
In which over $500 stars have
been counted; thousands more
are too faint to number.
Q-When was the Panama Ca
nal officially opened?
Aug. Is, 1914.
@ - When was the volume,
Who's Who In America, first Is
sued?
A-For the years 1899 1900,
listing 1902 names.
Q-How much water Is i'm
pounded behind Boulder Damn
A-32,359, 900 acre feet.
Q-What Is the fishing imple-
ment known as a gorge?
A-According to the Encyclo-
pedia Britannica, it Is q piece Of
flint or other stone which q fish
can swallow but cannot eject.
Q-When and where was the
International Date Line estab-
lished?
AIN Washington, D. c., in
1884, by the International Meri-
dian Conference. 1t established
the meridian through Green
witch, England, as the prime
meridian from which time was 20
be counted, and the meridian 100
degrees opposite as the date line.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-23
BY DOUGLAS LARSEN

NEA Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON-Several days
ago the top Army medical men
from every theater of operation
gathered here to swap expert
ences, bring each other up to
date on the latest tricks they had
discovered and lay plans for the
Pacific campaign.
Most of what they discussed
and decided was then top secret
. but many interesting things come
to light.
Incomplete figures announced
TO the assembled medical men
revealed that, for the first time
in the history of war in Europe,
the American Army had more
men admitted to its theater hos
pitfalls for battle wounds than for
disease. Of this record the Ar
my medicos are justly proud.
It's part of that record which
is the basis for the standard gag
among combat soldiers:
IF you can take two breaths
after you get to the hospital they
can save YOU"
Among the doctors at the con-
ference was Brig. Gen. Earl
Maxwell, with the current title
of Chief Surgeon of Okinawa Is
land. He has been chief Army
medical officer in practically
every Pacific campaign since
Guadalcanal. Young, tall and
broadshouldered, he looks more
like football player than a
doctor.
NEW INSECTICIDE
SAVES LIVES
At Guadalcanal, he tells, eight
out of every nine soldiers admit
ted to the hospital needed treat
ment for some disease rather
than for wounds. This rate has
been going down steadily. He
gives much credit for this de-
cline of disease to the use of the
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-23

Let us beware Of . Pharisaic
spirit and of suspecting that our
neighbor is less pure than we
are. In a country where the idea
of nationality has existed nearly
1000 years it would be indecent
for any part of the nation to try
to teach patriotism to the others.
Jerome Tharaud, m m b e r
French Academy.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-23

did they run short. A total Of
10000 pints of it was used. &C..
Also high on his list to receive
praise were the medical aid men
who did such brave work in
bringing the wounded back to
hospitals.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-23
. BEHIND THE SCENES
IN WASHINGTON .
insect spray, DOT.

insect spray, DOT.
Two days after the landing at
Okinawa he asked the Navy for
the loan of two planes. They
were loaded with DOT and for
two days they flew up and down
over the island spraying it with
the insecticide. AS a result. he
says, Okinawa had less loss IF
men from disease than almost
any other Pacific campaign.
The Army Medical Corps in its
advance planning for the invas-
ion made one small mistake.
Their studies showed that there
were many poisonous snakes on
the island. The invasion reveal
ed there were only a few snakes,
and they weren't poisonous.
For the first time in fighting
againts the Japs most of the
wounds suffered by the men
were from artillery and mortar
shells. This meant the average
men were from artillery and
mortar shells. This meant the
average man was wounded more
seriously and a bigger percent
age of amputations resulted. 1t
is this sort of thing that was
taken into consideration in plan
ming the rest of the war in the
Pacific. In spite of the more
serious nature Of the wounds, on
ly a little more than per cent
of the men who were gotten to
hospitals died.
FIELD HOSPITALS CLOSE
TO FIGHTING MEN
Field hospitals were kept close
behind the lines, usually three or
four miles behind the artillery
and, in several instances, in
front of the artillery.
General Maxwell was outspok-
en- in his praise of the way
whole blood was kept available.
He said its use saved the lives
of untold numbers of men. New
er,- during the entire campaign,
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-08-23
THE PRESIDENTIAL TENURE

The Indicated intent OF the House Judiciory
Committee to take up the whole question OF presi-
Dental tenure meaning the proposal to limit
President to two terms hints Of the possibility that
this controversial question may be brought to SHOW
down at lost.
II does not guarantee showdown Rep Hotton
W. Summers Of Texas, committee chairman, merely
hos 'indcoted" the question probably: will be dis
eussed BY his group otter the summer congressional
recess So the outcome Of renewed discussions OF
subject which has been debated since George Wash
inoton declined third term is highly predetermined.
OPPOSITION to the proposal probably never has
been more outspoken than now. Before Franklin D.
Roosevelt became President, many observers regard
ed such legislation unnecessary The opinion was
widespread that precedent sufficient to preserve
the tWotem tradition. Consequently interest lnc'In-
ed to be passive when legislation was suggested to
place Ieoo limit on Presidential tenure. Many Peo-
Die doubtless thought the precedent couldn't be
broken
But II hos been broken 1t need not be surprising
if future White House occupants strive for as many
terms as they can win. Some if not ALL are likely to
hang onto their jobs as long as they can.
Whether it is good or bad that President might
serve more than two terms admittedly is matter
Of personal opinion The argument that the Ameri-
con people should be the best judges Of how long
q President should continue in office has appealing
lectures II people think the national interest would
be better served by retention Of the chief executive
what could be undemocrotic about that?
Psrhops nothing. On the other hand, there can
be no escaping the foot thot any porY in power hos
opportunity to build up powerful political machine.
In theory the longer in office, the more powerful be-
comes the resulting machine. Conoevobly, one Of
such power could be built os to make nockery Of
democratic processes. Such things have happened
in other nations Of very recent memory 1t would be
obsurd to deny the possibility thot they might hop
pen in the United Stotes
Whether the possibility Is sufficiently strong to
coll for tho enactment Of protective legislation is
another Of those matters Of personal opinion. But
regardless Of present opinions it is difficult to see
how discussion Of the question do any harm. The
limitation Of the Presidential tenure is worthy
of study and debote both in Congress and among
the American people, even though changes in the
present system may be deemed nodvsobe.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30
Information Please
Information Please
Bacon Library Plays Cupid;
Translates French Love Letter

What is hypacousia? Does a lady
remove her gloves to shake hands?
Where does Frank Lloyd Wright
live? How can parents help chill
dren overcome their fears? Where
is Camp Beale? For what organi-
cation is LAST. the abbreviation?
What is the Spanish word for for
est? How is Lidice pronounced?
There are just a few of the LOO
questions asked by Wyandotte cit
liens and answered by the refer
ence department of the Bacon
Memorial Public Library during
the past year.
Although patrons sometimes want
to know what was found in King
Tut'S tomb or the marriage GUS
toms Of the Babylonians, analysis
shows that the most frequent ques-
tons are practical ones: how to
make a portable fence, how to keep
bees, how to decorate a gym in
Gay NinetieS theme, how to build a
boat, how to make a kite, how to
groom a horse, how to make a
Japanese robe look like a Chinese
one.
Questions involving the identifi-
caaon Of quotations, the pronunci.
alton and spelling of words, as well
as those about publishers and prices
Of books and magazines also occur
each day.
Only once was the library given
the privilege of tranSlating a COM
plete love letter, written in French,
but often it is called upon to de-
cipher the meaning of words and
phrases or to locate places men,
toned in letters from overseas. Peo-
pie leaving Wyandotte frequently
ask for information about the places
to which they are moving.
Like the other services of the
Bacon Memorial Public Library.
reference service is free. Questions
may be asked in person by coming
to the library at 2613 Biddle ave-
nue. or by telephone.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30
CHURCHES RAISE FUNDS
FOR OVERSEAS RELIEF

The Protestant churches of the
United States are planning to raise
between $2O,OOO,OOO and $4,000 900
for relief and reconstruction serv-
ices in Europe and Asia during the
next four years, according to DR..
Leslie B. Moss. director of the
Church Committee on Overseas Re-
lief and Reconstruction.
Twenty-three leading denomina-
lions are raising these funds at
present. Their use will vary ac-
cording to need, but most of the
budgets provide for relief of Chris
tan clergy and congregations that
suffered through the war.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30
Service Clubs To Honor Oarsmen

Wyandotte service clubs will play
hosts to Mount Carmel and Roose-
welt high school rowing crews, their
coaches and managers at an inter-
club banquet Wednesday, Septem-
Der 5.
The Exchange club, Junior Cham
Der of Commerce, Kiwanis, Lions
and Rotary will join in honoring
the Wyandotte oarsmen at the
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30

ment bought by sports-loving Hen
ry that Benoist never had enough
left to support their four children.
AS for the dogs, she continued,
there were so many of them that
the children, all under II years,
were afraid to play in the backyard
of the Benoist home at 1l2O Grove
street.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30
Engfehr Home On Leave

Robert Engfehr, SIZE, son of Mrs.
Oscar Engfehr and the late Mr.
Engfehr of First street, arrived
home August % on a nine-day leave
from Great Lakes Naval Training
Center, Illinois. At the end of his
leave he will report to Great LateS
for further assignment.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30
Mates Lore For Dogs Too Much
Says Wife In Suit For Divorce

Henry Benoist's love for dogs
80 OF them-and innumerable fish
ing and hunting trappingS, was too
much, his wife, Mary declared, in
suit for divorce this week, saying
that the combination made life un-
bearable.
Bill collectors, she told the court,
took so much money for the equip
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30

Presbyterian church. First and
Chestnut streets. The banquet is
scheduled for 6:45 pm.
The Wyandotte oarsmen had an
exceptionally fine year which cul-
minated in the winning of three
first places; one third and two
fourth places in the sixty-third
Henley international races held at
st. GATHERINGS, Ontario, on August
2, 8 and 4.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30

Three-quarters of a million 20
foot pipe sections we're brought from
the u. S. to be used by the U. S.
Engineer Corps in the construction
Of the 1000 mile India Burma China
pipeline, the longest invasion-type
pipeline ever built by military for
ces.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30
BOOKS

Books are the true Jewellers. They
give to all, who will faithfully use
them, the society, the spiritual pres
ence, of the best and greatest of our
race w. E. Charming
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30
SUCCESS

The talent of success is nothing
more than doing what you can do
well: and doing we'll what ever you
do, without a thought of fame.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30
FOLLOWING THROUGH

Wnen you get right down to the
ot o. the meaning Of the word
succeed, you find that it simply
means to follow through.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-08-30

Pack it up, address and
send it OF! Sturdily built
to stand rough handling.
Wonderful for students
away at school.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-16
Scout Troop 1O2
Feted BY Kiwanis
CONTINUED from First Page,

Mr. Steiner next presented an
award from Donald NJ. Nelson of
the War Production Board TO mem-
bers OF the troop who had served
faithfully Saturday after Saturday
for the past TWO years in the col
lection OF paper and tin cans. Bill
Gordon received the award.
Leader Bowman remarks dealt
mainly with the presentation OF
Red star awards to each bov This
award was made to Mr. Bowman al
Dover ON Monday evening and is
based on total accumulated points
of merit or achievement during the
year by the troop and is only won
by Il few troops in the state.
The klWanians wound up the
evening for the boys with very
Interesting film released bv the
Oificc of Civilian Defense.
The speaker asserted that unIos.
the present generation shall re-
solve the problems of labor and
capital, race against race. and re-
!iSion against religion. Lincoln's
lie Will never come 10 full fruition
lieutenant Governor Ebert \
arVel who presided eulOgized Lin
coin, laudins his high principles
and great leadership in crucial
days, mentioning in particular his
love of his fellow men and of free
dom for his fellow men.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-16
GREENWOOD I'll GLIB

The monthly meeting of the
Greenwood Hi-Flyers was held at
the home of our president, June
Warrington. There were ten mem
hers present and Miss Doris Dean.
acting as club leader.
The meeting was opened by the
Club pledge, followed by the pledge
- the flag and song. The min
utes of our last meeting were read
and approved AS there was no
old business we Went into the new
business which was deciding on a
way TO make money. We decided
to have a food sale on February 2l.
at the community building.
For the educational part of the
meeting, Kenneth MaCIlvain. Jun
iOr leader for the boys. led the
boys in a discussion on chickens
and broiler houses.
Leta Pusey and June Warning
ton gave demonstration on muf-
in-making. for the benefit of the
demonstrators. After the cduca-
tiOnal part. the meeting was turned
over to recreation chairman. who
led i'll a few games, card tricks and
cards were then played.
Our hostess served us delicious
refreshments of sandwiches. soft
drinks. potato chips, candy and
pop corn The meeting was then
adjourned To meet IN March.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-16
BILL PROPOSES TO REGISTER
MEN ABSENT IN SERVICE
(Continued from First Page,

of the sentence or inflicted as Il
part OF the punishment for any
criminal Oflense committed within
this state
In introducing the bill. Nh Bird
commented that he did il with a
great deal OF trepidation but be
lieved ii essential
Discussing ii later he advised
that he is personally Interested in
the proposal. expressing the Opin-
ion that the whipping post is a relic
Of barbarism pointing out that no
other state uses it. The representa-
live, who is Republican floor lead
pr, added he does not place much
reliance III the argument that the
post keeps crime and criminals
from Delaware
Representative Bird has also re
Gently introduced bill that would
amend the divorce laws of the state
and give credit to decrees OF di-
vOrCe or annulment granted by
courts of other states or tcrrit0r-
les. The bill would remove the
prevailing clause which Withholds
recognition of decree obtained in
an outside court for ii cause Oc-
curing in Delaware or for Il cause
which is not grounds for divorce in
Delaware.
Creation OF a separate state Su-
preme Court and designation OF
powers and duties OF other courts
embraced by the proposal are pro
vided in another bill Introduced hv
Mr. Bird.
The measure would have to be
passed by Il tWO-thirdS vote of two
successive General Assemblies to
become effective as il proposes a
constitutional amendment.
The bill would set up Supreme
Court comprising a chief Justice
and two other Justices: a Superior
Court Court ui Chancerv. Or
phanS Court, Registers Court. JUS
tiCes of the Peace. and such other
courts as the General Assembly
has established or may establish.
six Judges Proposed
There would be six other stale
judges, including the chancellor
and president Judge and -four asso-
ciate Judges of the Superior and
Orphans Court. There also would
be- vlcc-rhancellOrs. All would be
appointed by the Governor subject
to Senat" confirmation for 12-year
terms.
The Superior Court, besides hay
ms the powers Of the present Su-
nrrior Court, would have the in
rlSdlcllOn OF the present Court OF
General Sessions and Court OF over
and Tcrminer and also the powers
now vested in the Orphans Court
Ihr prOthOnOtary of each county
would be clerk of the Superior
Court. including the duties of the
present clerk OF The peace who now
serves as clerk of the General Srs-
sions and Oyer and Tcrminer
courts. The l7-page bill details
all powers and duties of the courts
and Judges.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-16
Veterans Will Get
Gas To Seek Jobs
Continued from Firs. Page,

miles in any 3o-day period II must
he shown there are no ADEQUATE
alternative means OF transporta-
tiOn.
\ reterral card obtained from
the placing agency showing the
name Of the prospective emplover
and place of interview must Ice pre-
scented 10 the ration board upon an
pIIcation for the extra Gasoline ra-
tiOn.
It Is necessary" Mr.. Hardtsty
said. that when changes in Wal.
production require curtailmcnt OF
production or diScOntinuance of
some plants. released workers he
feahSorhed i'll essential employ
hltnt as soon as possible. Tuday's
action will make special gasoline
fatlonS available to such persons
III an amount consistent with THEN.
ht ed and the amount of @asolinc
available" ."
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-16
GEORGE I. MACkLIN PAYS
TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN
(Ccntinued from First Pager

Even in the times of peace then
salaries We're inadequate to the
task they did. These teachers of
democracy. even then STRUGGLED
along on pay no greater than thai
earned by unskilled labor" He said
that, with wartime high living
costs the most skilled of teachers
have gone into industry. MANY of
them never To return TO teachine. :"
He asked: Would Lincoln stand
ny without a voice raised in sup
port OF the requests for an increase
IN teachers pay.
on are 10 be cnVied for the on
portunity and praised for those far
seeing plans proposed by wise
Governor and put on the statute
books hy The last General Assemb
~ dealing with postwar prob
hIemS. he said. Here Lincoln
lives, 10 bind up the nation :
wounds. TO care for him who shall
Lave borne the battle. and for hi.
!d"W and orphan OF this Lincoln
would approve"
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-16
W. j. WINNER WOI \DED:
{. II. CARLISLE, PRISONER
Continued from First Page)

Mr.. and Mrs James Carlisle. Of
FELTON,. received a telegram on De
cember |, that their son, Pfc. Clar-
enCe y. Carlisle. age "A. was re-
ported missing in action since
November {. III Germany. He was
in action in North Africa and Sic
lily and in the invasion Of France.
and he was also in Belgium ana
Luxembourg, and was in Germany
when reported missing in action on
November !. On January II they
received Il letter from him saying
he was Il prisoner of war in Germ
any and getting along fine.
He has been in service since
1871 and went overseas in 1912. He
was wounded in action on May =.
1913. and received the Purple Heart
award. Besides his parents he has
eight brothers and three sisters.
fie has one brother. Sgt. Roland t..
Carlisle, age -, in the Marines.
Air Corps division. Columbia
South Carolina.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-16
MiIlSbOr0 lii Club

The MiIlsboro lii Clubs held a
joint meeting on Monday evening
February ). in the nigh school
science room, the time being ,he
boys regular meeting date. Charles
McCaulty, state director OF the
clubs. was present and brought
with him d distinguished guest by
the name Of Pedro Castillo from
Venezuela Mr.. Castillo is in the
United States for the purpose of
studying the agriculture methods
learning the best ways for crop
2rOwthS, and. Of course, is interest
ed in becoming acquainted with the
ali dOin@S. In Venezuela they
have a corresponding club called
the 3-N's. The members enjOyed
the guests description Of his coun-
try which was given in perfect
English, although he has only stu
died our language for five weeks
The many fired geography Ques-
tlOnS on South America from the
various ones were most interest
inS!y answered and it was such a
satisfying experience to have ma
tive give us direct information. MIR.
Castillo autographed many books
and said: There's nothing | can
learn or do that will over top the
value OF the friendship that | want
20 help strengthen between the
United States and my country. ="
Everyone enjoyed the speaker so
much, and invited him to visit the
club again while he is in the Uni
ted States of America.
Mr.. McCauley talked on the Rat
Campaign. which was launched
on Ground Hog Day. On the aver
age the yearly loss to a farmer by
rats is $1,000. Let's get on the Job.
a plan is being formulated to award
prizes to the best killers"
The girls February meeting was
held Friday afternoon at the home
of Betty Ann TimmOns between the
hours from o'clock to 6 O'Clock.
Because of the necessitated alb
scnce of both. Mrs. Margaret Mel
son. the cO-leader. and Mrs. Sallie
Ellis, the local leader. the meeting
was in charge of Mrs. Anna King
who accomplished Il lot OF work on
the dresses which are nearing com
plction. Mrs. Timmons served de-
liciOuS refreshments of ice cream
and cake.