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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25

ways felt a. though most OF her
life lay ahead OF her. But this year
she had made nothing Of her birth
day, had almost forgotten IT,
She had no way then Of knowing
that her thirty-ffth was to be the
most memorable Of all the birth
days OF her life.
The minute she saw Bernice SAKE
standing there In the doorway she
knew something was wrong. ter
ribly wrong. Bernice SAKE was her
oldest friend. They had known each
other since they had been children
OF II, and although their lives had
taken very different patterns. they
had remained friends down the
years. Bernice was a tall, pretty
woman with a little-girl voice that
contrasted oddly with her size. She
spent a great deal Of time and
money on her clothes. which were
always OF the best Her large face
was beginning to show a tendency
to sag around the Jaw line; she
used a pink net strap at night She
had very beautiful small feet d
her shoes cost as much as many
women spend on an entire outfit.
Today she was wearing a hand
some gray pin-striped suit which
displayed her fine figure 10 advan-
tage. over It was tossed a silver
fox scarf, a Christmas gift from
her husband, Walter. She was
wearing no hat. and this was odd,
for Bernice loved hats almost as
much as shoes. Her shining chest
nut hair. worn sleek and smart
against her head, was very slightly
disarrayed, and this, too. was IN
usual. But the oldest thing OF all
was the fact that Bernice was
clutchlng a green lizard bag. al
though her shoes and gloves were
black suede. and there was no
touch OF green elsewhere about her
costume. She stood in the doorway
with her shining brown eyes opened
very wide. and Victoria lad the
feeling that at any moment she
might topple over and crash to the
tiled floor Of the porch.
Victoria reached out and took
Bernice's hand. Even through the
black suede glove Bernice's hand
seemed stiff and cold. Her fingers
did not close on Victoria's. but re-
NAMED in position. 1t was like hold
ing the hand Of q mannequin IN q
store window.
BernIcs took three steps forward
and then said: II don't know what
to dol"
Victoria led her into the narrow
hall where the many bottles Of an
improvised bar stood In a deep win
dow embrasurs opposite the tale
phone niche.
I'm going to get you a drink"
she said.
walters found out sverythingi"
Bernice shrilled In her tiny voice.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25
coNTEsTING PRICE

Ann Arbor, Jan. 25-Condemna-
ton proceedings started in circuit
court by the University OF Michi-
gan against owners OF Ave dwell
ings on q location chosen for q
new mems dormitory was slated TO
be held today at 3 a. m. The FIVE
landowners, who have agreed to
the University's need OF the land,
are contesting the price set for
purchase.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25

PORTLAND, Ore.-TNS-A trail
OF allegedly worthless checks which
Arthur II. Anderson thought would
lead to an easy life landed him in
Jail instead. The 38-year-old man,
wanted in six states and the Dis
trict OF Columbia. is held on
charge Of violating the Federal Stol-
en- Property Law.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25

ready to crate on the current NUM-
cipal election campaign.
But the speeches we're short.
Mayor McDonough limited each
speaker to the length OF time he
would-or could-hold a 25-pOund
cake Of ice in his bare hands.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25
pRowLER REPORTED

Ann Arbor. Jan. 35-Police from
the Sheriffs Department we're call
ed TO the Willow Village area late
Saturday night to investigate a
prowler In the basement OF the
home OF Owen Richardson, 100
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25
Running on Air

Duluth, Minn.-AP-Flling sta
ton operators who fear the atom
age got a word OF announcement
from Prof F. II. Schrieber OF the
Superior. Wis, State Teachers Col
lege.
Said Prof. Schrieber in an sd-
dress: while a hunk OF uranium
the size OF a fist will run an auto
"a hours a day for 80 years, motor
lst5 will need filling station oper-
ators to get air for their tires
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25

man who reluctantly introduced
himself as Joel Harper, clergyman.
from Spokane, Wash
To the intense relief OF the min
ister. II developed that the club
also was being visited by a man
fiom jefferson City, Mo.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25

Portland, Ore.-AP-Sgt John
l.. Vaskes OF Bismarck, n. D.. says
the clothing shortage is really get
ting tough-and his pet monkey
will bear him out.
Vaskes visited a night club and
took his monkey along While Vas
kes was dancing, somebody remoy-
ed the monkeys wool suit
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25

LONDON-AP - An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Singapore
Friday said the ship Highland Bri-
sade, carrying 1000 Indian troops,
had struck a mine 30 miles from
Singapore and was believed in
danger Of sinking.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25
Spencer Rd.

BUENOs ATRES-INS- Twenty
thousand workers in two Argentine
meat packing plants voted Thurs
day to stage a folded arms" strike
for higher wages.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25
CMILES in
} The Meus


lnanha LOT
Dallas, Jan. 25-AP-A city gar
bage truck knocked down a small
garage and while the worried driv-
or was trying 10 explain the own
er interrupted:
I'VE were going to tear Il down
anyway. you've saved us some
work"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25

NEW YORK-INs - A Rome
Broadcast heard Wednesday re-
ported that the port area OF Tore
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25

AnnunziatA, near Naples. was sew
eriy damaged when six freight cars
loaded with ammunition blew up.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-25
Parson's pilems

FdTbUW DTTCTWa
seattle-AP-The weekly gift OF
a Seattle civic club for it's guest
from the most distant city was a
bottle OF distilled spirits.
AT first, the leading--but unwill-
ing-contestant for the prize was a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24

It went to President Taft and he approved it on August 24, 1912. Unwittingly, he gave to Judge Wickersham the most prized honor in his entire legislative career the passage of the Organic Act for Alaska.
 The signing of this Bill was one of the greatest birthday presents that Judge Wickersham ever had received. It was on August 24, 1857 that he first saw the light of day in the little town of Patoka, Illinois.
 Shortly before his death, the Alaska Bar Association passed a resolution to have the 24th of Aug ust be designate as Wickersham Day in Alaska, and in this way ac- knowledge a Home Rule anniver- sary of Alaska; the day that Alaska was given it's first step in estab- fishing it's own government.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24

dent CThfD to the passage of an Act allowing the people of Alaska to elect the members of their own legislature. President Taft had been Governor General of the Philippine Islands, where the members of the Legislature were appointed by him. self and he was strongly in favor of the same military appointive legislature for Alaska.
 Alaska, at that time, was large ly controlled through the War De- partment in Washington, and that influence supported the President vigorously in his determination to have a similar form of government in Alaska. Their main argument against an elective Legislature was that the population in Alaska was not permanent, and the people were not qualified to elect their own representatives
 The first session of Congress in 1909 was Republican and the Pres ident was able to defeat the mea- sure, but the second session of Congress was Democratic in the House and that influence was strongly in favor of an elective Legislature. President Taft de- nounced the plan in his annual message to Congress and urged his appointive military scheme, but the Democrats stood firmly by Judge Wickersham and passed the Bill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24
MRS. HUTCHING5
 TELLS SITUATION
 IN FRANCE, BPWC

Guest speaker at the BPWC meeting yesterday was Mrs. Tom Hutchings, who told of her exper- fences during her trip to France last spring and answered questions relative to postwar conditions there.
 Today the people of France are devoted to the task of reconstruct ing the country and rebuilding the government along democratic lines, she said This task is made difficult by the critical shortages of food and fuel and the high prices of available necessities.
 Meat was $3 a pound, eggs 25 cents apiece and soap $1.50 bar"
 The war taught the children of France a responsibility, and many are working 10 to l2 hours day in the fields, Mrs. Hutchings said, answering a question regarding the youth of France People who are malncurished and diseased are working long hours clearing away debris and attempting to rebuild the cities.
 Mrs. Hutchings flew to France in February ard remained there until May visiting with her family. Tn May, it took an Act of Congress to get taxi in Paris, because of the acute fuel shortage. But got taxi" she commented
 Mrs. Hutchings closed her inter esting talk with the statement that the people of France have suffered much, and are. deserving of any help that we may give. l Next weeks luncheon speaker will be Annabel Simpson, who will talk on her experiences in the clubmo- bile service of the American Red | Cross overseas.
 An Executive Board meeting was scheduled for Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Betty Mccormick.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24
August 24|s
 Alaska Day
 0fHonle Rule
Today Is Anniversary of Creation of Alaska Ter
 ritoridI Legislature

August 24 is an suspicious date in the history of Alaska,
 Thirty-four years ago, August 24, 1912, President Taft signed the bill giving Home Rule form of govern ment to the Territory. The Or ganic Act was passed creating the Alaska Legislature which was to be elected by the people of Alaska. This bill was the result of four long years of fighting in Congress by the late Judge James Wicker sham. the author of the bill
 Quoting from his papers: There was much opposition by the Presi-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24
JUNEAU RED lR0SS
 OFFICE AGAIN OPEN

Red Cross Offices here will be open again Monday announces Mrs. Betty Mccormick who has been confined at home this week with a cold.
 Curtain rods-drapery hardware. Home Beautiful
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24

"(4:30 m. yesterday m. today) WEATHER SYNOPSIS: high If Alaska northwestern
  Alaska fallen southwestern and continues this morning Kodiak southwestward throughout the Aeutians generally and valleys
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24

eports from Marine Stations at l0:3O A. M. Today

MARINE FORECAST FOR ENDING SUNDAY MING Protected waters of Southeast Alaska
  partly cloudy today increasing coudines
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24

City folk mighin'f recognize it, but this is tiny ear of young, green corn.
 Whats it worth?
 The way 1t stands, not very much. Even the whole field of it that the farmer has worked so hard to grow wouldn't bring much on the market right now.
 But the farmer knows that 1t will be worth plenty, come harvest time! He wouldn't be so silly as to try to reap his crop now.
 Those Victory F Bonds of yours are like green corn. Kept till maturity they'll pay you back four dollars for every three
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-24
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WEATHER BUREAU
Max. tenn.

 DAiA Foh H4 HOURS ENDED 4:30 A. M, 120TH MERIDIA WEATHER BULLETIN
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1946-06-01
FlOrescas Honor Niece
With Party on 18th
Birthday

Among the many successful par
ties held recently was the birth
day anniversary of adorable Chris
tine Amado, chosen one of the
four lovely princesses for the
Philippine Independence Day cele-
bration. The pleasant and ex-
tremely very enjoyable party was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Flor
esca in her honor on the occasion
of her coming into her 18th sum-
mer. 1t was held at their flower
surrounded residence on 5 0 1 0
Woodland Avenue the evening of
June 18th.
A twenty-five pound roast tur-
key, trimmings and all, and assort-
ed native dishes created to delight
and satisfy the most particular
palate, were on the menu The
birthday cake, served with ice
cream, topped the main dinner A
snort program of well-WlshiDg was
held soon after the gift-opening
episode.
Among the guests present were:
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Orphillia, Mr.. and
Mrs NJ. Laigo. Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
ron, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Copilan, Mrs.
Hunter, Mrs. Villar, Mrs. Martha
Diyina, Mrs. Olive Bennett, Misses
Bonnie Huckins Dolores Domingo,
Anita Villar. Dolores Estigoy, Lo-
retta Pimentel, Helen Hunter, Bet
ty oHuston. Messrs. Luis B. Quia-
Mo, Vic A. Velasco, Henry Osoteo,
Leo Domingo, Gene Danala, Mar
tin Domingo. Bill Divina, Silvestre
Tangalan, Ben Sabado, Ores Pena,
Eel Ordona, Rosario Cabalaro, Pete
Guartinio, Joe Cabalaro, and many
others.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1946-06-01

Here are the center of attrac-
tons for two days celebration:
Left to right, Dolores Mallori,
queen; princesses, Christine ANA
do, Dolores Domingo, Eleanor Can
til, Nancy Jeminez. They will ride
float in July parade.-P.I. Photo
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1946-06-01

One of the top-flight social
events of the busy season is the
joint birthday celebration of civic
leader Mrs. Dolores P. Davocol
and prosperous businessman Mr..
Harry Rallos at their residence on
702 21st Avenue the night of June
18th. The guests. mostly promi-
nent members of the social and
civic merry-go-round of the COM
munity, started arriving long be-
fore sun-down. They were met by
the lifting native melodies fur
nished by an honest-to-goodness
home-instrumented four-man band.
The delicious dinner, done a la
buffet and served very generously,
consisted of selected American
fares and some popular varieties
of "old country" delicacies which,
if l may say so, must have been
prepared by a chef who knows his
onions. The two lovely sugary cam
died birthday cakes, served with
ice cream, became the "merienda"
an hour or so before the gaysome
party broke up around midnight.
Both Mrs. Dolores P. Davocol and
Mr.. Harry Rallos received lots of
beautiful presents. Dancing made
up for the fun until the party
broke up around midnight.
Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. e. S. Mona, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Cal, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Am
bon, Mr. ana Mrs. J. Injai, Mr..
and Mrs. V. Orias, Mr. and Mrs.
]. Fernandez, Mr.. and Mrs. E..
Francisco, Mesdames T Ranjo and
daughter, Hazel, M. Beltran, Misses
Christine Amado, Gladys Steven
son, Mary Harris, Barbara Diana
la, Messrs. Guido Almanzor, Vic A.
Velasco. Tel |. Baylor, Angelo. Pc
ralta, Pete Palapas, Mamerto Sal
cedo. Tom Okiola. Val Majestrado,
Chris Montefalcon. Bill Divina, Ben
Sabado, Joe Camarillo, Joseph
Jainga, Nick Eustaquio, Phil Tic,
DR.. L. V. Molina, and many
others.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04
Negro-MannedV Vet
Contact CenterS
Are Considered

WASHINGTON, d. C.---(NNPA)
- The Veterans Administration is
considering the establishment Of
contact Offices at certain points in
Southern States which would be
stated entirely by colored person.
mel, it was announced today. En-
phasizing the fact that the matter
of establishment of such offices is
entirely up TO the deputy admin
strators in branch offices, the VA
said the central Office was consid-
ering the move from the stand
point of a suggestion that could be
made to branch offices. Mt such
suggestion has yet been sent to
any deputy administrator, the
agency said Va Cntact Offices
function through contact repre-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04

Dubois Cottage, 1902 Montebello
Terrace, Baltimore IA, Maryland.
DR.. Dubois, presently connected
with the NAACP. retired from the
Atlanta University System after
many veara ct service
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04

Relations reported that the office
of the Judge Advocate General
was reluctant to release it for
publication.
The document shows that rela~
lively large number of colored sol
diers were executed in the Europ.
can theater for rape, attempted
ape, and murder, while members
of the Millionaire Battalion,
white troops who looted trains o.
government property and war sup
olies had their sentences suspend
ed.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04
BIRMINGHAM,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - tSNS-
Felix (Chaser) Manning, o..ce
tie idol of industrial league fans
will bring his Chattanooga Choo
Choos to the city for games with
the Black Barons Wednesday
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04
Charge War Dept.
SuppresSeS Records

WASHINGTON, d. C.-fNN-
PA)-The War Department is sup
pressing a study of courts martial
in the European Theatre of OPP
erations, it was learned last Fri
day.
Although the document is I'M
classified, the Bureau of Pubic
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04

NEW YORK CITY - Use Of
copper tube for conveying water to
homes. barns and to stock in the
held are featured in a 4-cclor
pamphlet being distributed to the
nations farmers by the Copper d
Brass Research Association. Pro-
lection against insects through
bronze screens and use of cleo
tricity over copper wiring for labor
saving devices for the farm wife
are also features Of the pamphlet.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04

sentatives in populated areas who
assist and advise veterans of THEN
rights and benefits.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04
Dubois Celebrate
Golden Wedding

NEW YORK - fSNS) - w Il.
b. Dubois and Nina Conner were
married at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on
May IL, 1896. They will observe
their Golden Wedding, May 10,
1916 with their daughter. Yolande
Dubois Williams and their grand
daughter, Du EoiS Williams, at
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1946-05-04

CHARLESTON - "a N P) =
Four men were killed near here
last week when the automobile III
which they were riding crashed
into train at a grade crossing on
state highway 1854. County Chief of
Police said a taxi carrying the
men smashed into the side OF a
moving Seaboard Air Line Grain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20
Future Hos Jet Liners

Washington, June N.-mP)- RAF Commodore Frank Whittle. let propulsion inventor, believes com mercial airiners five years from now will travel ct speeds ranging up to 600 miles an hour if air craft design can keep up with power developments.
 Whittle, in the United States for a two-month lecture tour, told a press conference that 10000 feet would be a reasonable operating altitude for the airliners of the future. He noted that present speeds on passenger planes of ITO to 200 miles an hour give him the "fidgits."
 Whittle also told reporters that:
 l. Jet military planes are better in every respect" than conventional types although jet engines are deficient at low alti- tudeS.
 ?. He thought" Britain still is ahead of the United States in jet engine developments, but the U. s. outranlcs England in air. craft design.
 3. German jet planes were no good. They were worse at the end of the war than the first one Britain produced in May, 1941.
 {. The gas turbine engine will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20
Nomuro BIomes Iqnoronce Thot
 Brouqht on Wor

Tokyo, June 20-CUP)-Admira Kichisaburo Nomura, Japanese am- baSSador to the United States at the time of Pearl Harbor, told the United Press today he believed that the war and the occupation would bring the people of his country and the United States closer together.
 In an exclusive interview, Nomura blamed ignorance" for having played large part in bringing about the war. He said the Japanese now have an opportunity to see and understand Americans and to know dllat country's strength. And, he added, the Americans also will gain an understanding of the Japanese.
 Praising Gen. Douglas MacAr- thurs direction of the occupation, Nomura said the supreme comman- der had perfect sense of timing through an understanding of Jap anese psychology.
 He gave as an example MacAr- thurs recent warning against mob violence and unruly demonstrations.
 "ThiS came just at the right time," NonJura said. The people were anxious. They were wondering what these mobS would lead to and If they could be controlled"
 General MacArthur'S statement was perfectly timed to put their minds at ease," he asserted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20
Argentina, Arsenal or Ldtirl America 7

dunn was taken up with an attempt to prove these points by elaborate statistics.
 Peron's plans calls for the li- censing by the United States of Argentina munitions manufac- turers, under government super vision, to produce specific items. The variety of such items would be as wide as possible, including guided missiles such as rockets, plus other up to : the minute equipment, ''s o that Argentina might be, in truth a representa- z tive secondary arsenal"
 The Argentine request Is con- sidered here a masterpiece of sheer cheer, coming after the State Departments long and bit- ter campaign against the pro- Nazi regime in Argentina. Army officials here have made no com- 11ent. Some often privately think the scheme might be used to ex- erciSe effective control over Ar gentina and thus throttle Dicta- tor Peron's expansionist aims. Copyright, 1946, by The Bell Syn.
 dicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20

men and one British officer over sees each 1000 German work group members.
 The groups receive free food, clothing and medical care. Each man is supposed to get 2,20O calor- ieS a day and meat about four times @ week. They supplement their food from the black market. Their pay ranges from 60 marks, or $24 month at pre-war rates for unskilled labor to 336 marks or $134 for skilled married captain.
 The workers are technically pris- oners of war but are not under guard and their movements when off-duty are not restricted.
 One of the biggest headaches in the groups is the increasing rate of desertion which now averages 20 to 30 monthly out of groups of $50 to 400,