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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Educational
Needs Seen

1ntercultural division OF the
Council of Social Agencies at their
regular monthly meeting. at the
Partridge Community Center. We'd
nesday evening agreed that there
Is too little intercultural training
in present higher education to ade.
quately equip teachers. II was
decided that the discussion would
be continued at the next meeting.
10 be March 10. Meanwhile. the
Universities Of North Carolina and
Missouri. both Of which have been
leaders In the work OF establish
ing courses dealing with intercul-
tural work. will be contacted for
further information.
Other business OF the Wednes-
day evening meeting was a report
given by Mrs. Wesley Dawson on
n book entitled what the Negro
Wants, and a report on the re.
cent lecture at the University Of
Michigan given by Mrs. Paul Robe
son.
In addition 10 a full attendance.
including the newest member, Miss
Marion Simons, Ypsilanti State
Hospital. three guests we're pres
ent at the meeting. They were
Frank Seymour. John Burton, and
Russell Brown.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Ice Cream to
be Made Here

With intention OF building one OF
the largest ice cream plants and
bakeries in Washtenaw County,
Gus Carras, co-owner OF the Am.
bassador Restaurant. and Harry
Pappas, owner Of the Seven Seas
Market just east OF Ypsilanti. have
purchased the building which hous.
es the Barker Electric Motor Shop.
The purchase. which involved
s25 900, includes both building and
parking lot adjoining IL on the
south. The new owners plan 20 be-
gin remodeling July l.
c. ID. Barker, owner OF the build.
ing and the Barker Motor Shop. will
continue in business In another To-
cation IN Ypsilanti after July l and
at the present location until then.
When he proposed bakery and
Ice cream plant begins operations,
Mr.. Carras stated that both retail
and wholesale business will be han.
died. The bakery will make only
pastries, specializing in French and
Danish varieties.
/; building material is aysilabl,
in stable enough quantities b.
July ], immediate remodeling viii
be started. and It is hoped by the
new owners that the new business
will be In operation by Septem Der
Operation also depends largely on
the quantities OF sugar and flour,
and other items essential in the
making OF both Ice cream and pas
ries.
Mr.. Carras and Mr.. Pappas sew.
eral months ago purchased land on
east Michigan Avenue for the pur.
pose OF constructing such a bust.
ness, but the shortage OF building
materials halted that plan. With
his building. complete with a siz-
able tp4rking lot, all that will be
needed will be the remodeling, Mr..
CarTas says.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Old Curmudgeon Upsets Plan For Pauley

Washington. Feb. IL UP The
chances of Edwin w. Pauiey being
confirmed as Undersecretary OF
Navy apparently lay shattered to-
day in the wake OF the old curmud.
geon's departure from the Truman
cabinet
The old curmudgeou ~ secre-
tary OF Interior Harold Lyftkes. He
will cease TO be Secretary OF In
terror tomorrow after haying torn
into President Truman and hts ad.
visers with a double-barreied attack
the like Of which has never been
seen around here.
The immediate result was grow.
ing doubt that the Senate would 90
along with the President and okay
his controversial choice OF Pauley
for he Navy post. II was Ickes
differences with Mr.. Truman over
Pauley's qualifications that led the
old curmudgeon to resign in a
huff
AFTER an exchange OF letters ad
justing the matter OF resignation
and a press conference in which
Ickes saw no future for Mr.. Tru.
man other than trouble, there were
further Developments. These con.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Blast Downs
Smoke Stack

A smoke stack. formerly part Of
the power house which served the
Willow Run AIR Base unit hos
pitaI. located on The southwest cor
ner OF the Willow Run plant, was
razed with dynamite. Wednesday
afternoon, in an effort to salvage
the bricks of which the 80 foot
stack was constructed.
The stack was the hst standing
structure of the hospital unit,
which was sold to contractors by
the U. S. Government to be either
moved away or torn down for
salvage. 1t had been bought by
Arthur T. Brannon, who also pur-
chased part OF the frame buildings
on the grounds. He plans to use
the bricks in building a home in
Detroit.
The first charge OF tInamite ex-
ploded shortly after 2 p. m. A Sec
ond charge OF six, half pound sticks
were needed to fell the stack.
Bricks landed nearly $50 yards on
all sides OF the stack.
The stack was of circular con-
struction. Ave feet in diameter at
the top, eight feet at the bottom.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Date Decided For
Mahaley Hearings

William Mahaley, proprietor OF
the Northern Lights Tavern, 3lJ
Harriet ST. and his wife Louise,
arraigned in Ypsilantl Justice court
charged with operating a gambling
place, Wednesday. were ordered TO
appear for examination on the
chargefpFebruary 90. Bond for their
appearance was set at $1,000 each.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mshsley. who were
released from the county Jail earlier
wednesday after purging them
selves OF contempt Of Grand Jury.
we're arrested in a gambling raid
January l6, by state and Ypsilanti
city police.
They were sentenced to SO days
in the county jail by Circuit Judge
James X. Breakey. Jr.. who is con-
Quoting the grand Jury inyestiga.
ton into gambling in the county,
for giving evasiye answers to the
grand jury, January II.
Mahaley sought his release
through a writ OF habeas corpus
from the state supreme court. and
claimed he had been denied the
RICH. Of legal counsel while held at
the Jail. The supreme court rejected
the petition.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Kelly Plans
Move Ahead

Lansing, Feb. 14-AP-Passing
its first test vote in the senate
without a ripple OF opposition from
city-aid forces, Governor Kelly's
fiscal program moved steadily
through legislative channels today.
Bills appropriating SS,30O,0O0 TO
the University OF Michigan, $1,000.
coo to Michigan State College and
$500 900 to state mental hospitals
for new buildings appeared headed
for house-senate conference com.
mittee, today to settle difference
OF opinion between the chambers
but there was no dispute over the
actual grants.
Rather the senate and house diff.
fered only as to what agency should
allocate the funds to the institu-
lions. The house refused to &C.
cept a senate amendment giving
that power TO the administrativ
board, and chung 10 its own crea-
ton, new postwar victory build
ing board which included the Ad-
ministrative board and legislators.
no Oppobitlon
City aid forces failed to oppose
the grants as a maneuver TO force
a compromise in their demand for
a share of the sales tax, but they
still we're negotiating In the Sen
ate in an attempt to pry the Hig-
gins bill out OF committee. That
bill would give local government
share Of sales tax beyond 100000
600 a year. but sponsors said
they were willing to raise the
states initial take" TO s10S.OOO.-
900.
In the house, Rep. Tracy NJ. Doll,
Detroit Democrat and clio official,
introduced his resolution seeking
public vote next fall on a sol
diers bonus. The resolution was
sent to committee, where It was
given a poor chance OF success.
Passes Grant
The senate passed and returned
to the house for concurrence in
amendments the $1,000, 900 biennial
school aid grant. Senator Harry +.
Hittle, Lansin. Republican who
Tuesday attached an amendment
to pay the grant on a pre-employe
basis solely for pay raises, modi-
fed the bill to distribute the money
according to the traditional school
aid formula but with the specifica-
ton II go for salaries. He said
he learned his original method was
too cumbersome.
The administration bill to fix the
primary election on June IS was
passed in the senate but goes back
to the house for acceptance OF an
amendment providing that town
ships without permanent registra-
ton systems, required by May /.
need not install them until prior to
the fall election.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Park Ridge
Plans Play

Realistically Yours" a two &C.
play presented by the Park Ridge
Players, will be the first enacted
Oy the stage OF the new Park Ridge
Community Center.
The play. one Of the New York
W riters' Guild collection. will be
offered February 81, under the d.
rection OF Jesse Rutherford, direc-
tor OF the center. Daniel l.. Quirk
has been assisting Mr.. Rutherford.
Miss Mae Robinson and Garther
Robertson will play he leading roles,
supported by ftiss Ella Mae Will
liams, Miss Wanda Cox, Miss Eve
iyn Robertson. Thomas Lucas. Tracy
Foley. James Reed, Eugene Beatty,
and Jesse Rutherford.
Miss Katherine Van Slyke will
have charge OF scenery. Miss Del
ores Lucas will be stage assistant.
and Mrs. Jesse Rutherford will be
in charge OF costumes.
An added attraction will be the
four Bacon Sisters, an Ann Arbor
quartette
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Says That State
Failed to Prove
Criminal Action
Contractors, Suppliers Will
be Told Construction Outlook

A meeting OF all building contract
ors and suppliers in Ypsilanti and
vicinity to discuss he outlook for
new homes in this area is being ar.
ranged, Paul Ungrodt, secretary of
the Board OF Commerce announced
today.
The meeting will be to instruct
on government policies on new
homes.
At a meeting or the directors OF
the Board OF Commerce, Tuesday.
Mr.. Ungrodt was authorized to ar.
range for a meeting and TO contact
the Federal Housing Authority, De
troit office, COR a speaker.
According to Mr.. Ungrodt. plans
for the meeting are still In the EN-.
bryonic stage. but it is expected
that the meeting will be in Ypsilanti
High School in about two weeks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Legion Lists
$50 Members

Members Of American Legion
Post 2S2 now number $50, with
over 200 members who are veter-
ans of World War II, George Rob
ms. chairman OF the membership
committee reported at the Legion
meeting. Wednesday.
Uniforms and equipment for the
local unit of Reserve Officers
Training Corps at Ypsilanti High
School are expected shortly, Lor-
eng Kisor, chairman, told members.
Over 100 boys at the school have
enrolled in the program NJ report
ed.
James Warner, local chairman
OF Boys State committee, announc-
ed that six boys from this area
would be sent to Lansing at the
meeting OF the Boys State.
Winners Of oratorical contests
at Ypsilanu High School, will re-
ceive $25 war bonds, am win be
sent to the district and S. te elm
nation contests.
The formation OF a rifle team
and plans for building a shooting
range at the Armory were an ounc-
ed by Robert Cooley. He express
ed hope other organizations would
form teams to encourage compe-
titive matches.
A dinner will be Monday for
members OF the 10, 20, 80 club, a
group of post members who have
signed up 10, 90 or 80 new mem.
bers.
The legionnaires voted to hold
two meetings a month and two So
cial parties. the first to be a
dance for legionnaires and their
friends. March 2. The Wednesday
meeting was conducted by World
War II veterans, with Carl Arvin
acting as Commander.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Committee May be Named to
Consider Industrial Issues

A meeting with a two fold pur.
pose is scheduled for the Industrial
affairs committee OF the Ypsilanti
Board Of Commerce Friday noon At
Hotel Huron.
First, the possibilities OF estab-
fishing an advisory committee TO
work in cooperation with the Ypsi-
lsnti office OF the United States
Employment Service will be dis
cussed. II such an advisory com
mittee is deemed practical, It will
be formed of local manufacturers
and will work in cooperation with
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Army to Take
New Doctors

Washington, Feb. 14--AP-Many
medical school students now en-.
rolled in the Army Student Train
ing Program (ASTP) may never be
called for active duty as Army doc
tors. But 5000 others who are
close to graduation are slated for
three years service with Uncle
Sam.
This was learned today from the
Army Surgeon Generals Office.
AS previously announced. the
ASTP-under which the Army paid
for the medical education of hun
dreds OF men-will be abolished
July /.
But the following new facts were
related to a reporter by 1t. Col.
William N. Piper. chief OF the Sur
geon Generals procurement and
Separation Branch:
I. ASTP enrollees who will have
completed their medical course by
July 1. will be required under pres
ent policy TO serve three years ac-
tive duty as Army doctors before
being eligible for discharge.
They will be deferred from sc-
tive duty. however. for from nine
to IL months to serve hospital in
terneships. And few may quail
fy for further deferment for "es-
sential" hospital RESIDENCES.
2. Men now enrolled under
ASTP-but who will not have COM
pleted their courses by July l.
will be given their choice OF two
procedures.
II they elect 10 continue their
medical training at their own ex-
pense. they will be classified by
the Army as enlisted reserves"
for period OF three years. As
such they will not be subject to
draft call. II the Selective Service
Act is extended beyond its May
Is expiration date.
II they don't wish to paw their
own way in medical school. they
will he classified as enlisted men"
in the Army and will be taken out
~ medical school and ordered into
the Army ranks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
u nd &c Frees Frank M'Kav
Steel, Auto
Strikes Still
Settled

New York City's paralvzing tug
boat strike was ended today, leav.
ing settlement OF the nations two
major work stoppages in the steel
and automotive industries prime
detectives OF federal officials.
The Today strike of $500 AFL
tugboat workers, which caused
drastic fuC shortage TO the eity's
millions and resulted in a shutdown
of business for is hours on Tuesday
in move to conserve shrinking
fuel supplies, was called on after
union o1lcials and operators agreed
TO arbitrate a wage ''spute. The
union ordered the strikers to go
back to their jobs or operating tugs
in the worlds busiest harbor.
Although schools, closed to con.
serve fuel, reopened and the brown
out of electric lighting was to end
tonight, the fuel oil rationing con
trolls were not imm ediately lifted
and other emergency regulations
were continued. After Mayor Will
liam O'Dwyer announ sed the end
OF the strike last night, heating Of
subways was resumed.
The wage and hour issues in the
dispute, the mayor said, would be
arbitrated by a three-man board
headed by Edward McGrady,
former assistant Secretary of La
Dor.
To Study Demands
The board will study the unions
demands for wage increases rang
ing from as to So cents an hour
for licensed personnel and a flat
$l.35 hourly pay for unlicensed
workers, as well as retroactive pay
and vacations. Meanwhile, there
was no indication that the govern
ment, which seized the tugboat
industry last week, would relIn-
quish control Immediately.
Other major developments along
the labor front were In Detroit and
Washington relating TO the steel
and General Motors walkouts, but
other strikes continued and the idle
because OF labor disputes through
out the country totaled approx
mately 1,4S0.000.
Lays Groundwork
In Detroit, Federal Mediator
James +. Dewey laid the ground.
WORK for resumption OF negotia-
tons between General Motors and
the CLIO United Auto Workers fol-
lowing a breakup of discussions
Tuesday when the union rejected
GINS offer Of an 1871 cents hourly
wage increase for -175,o workers
on strike for Sc days.
After comforting with Dewey last
night, r. ]. Thomas, UAW-CIO
president, predicted that the dis.
pute would be settled lin the not
too distant future. He added that
Il don't see how It can go on
forever, unless GIN wants to 20
completely broke"
But there were no predictions as
to the end of the country's big.
gest work stoppage as 75o, 900 steel
workers remained idle for the 25th
day and government officials re-
portedly were in disagreement on
the ADMINISTRATOR new wage.
price policy designed TO curb in.
dustrial strife.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
County May Have
Measles Cases

DR.. Otto X. Engelke. county
health director, warns residents OF
Washtenaw County that an epidem-
ic OF measles may be expected this
year.
symptoms are very similar to a
common cold. so he suggests that
parents be on the look out for meas
le when children have colds 4
few scattered cases have already
been reported in the county. he
SAYS.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
U. S. WEATHER FORECAST

Lower Michigan-Snow flurries
and colder tonightly. Friday part
ly cloudy and continued cold.
Highest temperature yesterday.
90: lowest, 81.
Highest temperature one year
ago today. 3S: lowest. Is.
Highest temperature this date in
last 70 years, 81. in 1918; lowest,
is In 1905.
The sun sets today at 500 p. m.
and rises Friday at 1929 a. m. The
moon rises today at 4:24 p. m. and
sets Friday at 1892 a. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Hammer Attack
Case Adjourned

Hearing in municipal court was
ydjourned to March IA this morn
ing In the case OF Sidney Lambert,
accused of striking a fellow EN-.
ploye with a hammer.
Extent OF Mr.. Lambert's respon.
sibility will be investigated in the
interim. He is accused OF striking
George Kenyon. Both are employ.
ed at the Ford Generator Plant
where the alleged attack took
place.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
and the President. Here they are.
just as they came from the Interior
Department mimeograph:

My Harold:
your letter February rendering your resg
Secretary the Interior Theeter leaves but
choice o action.
therefore accept resignation effective at the close OF
business Friday fifteenth next also consider that
this terminates all other governmental activities
Under Oscar L. Chapman, assistant will
acting Secretary Interior With wish
Very sincerely yours.
(Sgd) Harry Truman
My Mr.. President
deeply displayed
by letter February 3 What particularly
consider this resignation
inmates all your other activities will par
don that this Is In the OF supererogaon
that have had design having resigned
Interior hold other office under
Jurisdiction.
Sincerely yours,
(Sgd) Harold l.. Ickes,
Secretary the Interior
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
AUCTION CALENDAR

SATURDAY, FEB. f6-12:oo o.
clock. 5 miles West Of Ypsllantl
or 5 miles Southeast OF Ann Ar
Dor. or I mile west Of YpsilsntI
Air Port at 1895 Plat Road on
place known a. John FIegel
Farm. A. =. Day, Prop. Ben
simons, Clerk. Guy =. Thompson,
Auctloneer. adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

THURSDAY. FEB. 2t-At 1900
o'clock, 4 miles south Of Ann Ar
Dor on Saline and Ann Arbor
Rd., corner Of Ellsworth and Sal.
Inc Rds. r. L. Slavery, Prop. r.
kehrl, clerk and cashier. Guy =.
Thompson and Jim FlnneII, AUe-
tionsers- adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

Among topics under discussion
will be price restrictions. material
priorities. veteran priorities, and
special governmental concessions
to veterans.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

WAsHiNGToN-lNs - W.
AVerell Hartman, ambassador
to Moscow, arrived In WASH
Inaton today 10 discuss with
President Truman the posslbll-
Ity OF being relieved from his
Moscow post. The ambassador
landed at Washington National
Airport early this morning. He
said he hoped TO see Mr.. Tru-
man before leaving for q week
end at his New York home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS TO 3
Campus Dress Shop. 5l7 ". Cross.
adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
Flashes of
Late News

ROME up Church and en-
bassy officials prepared today to
welcome Archbishops Francis J..
Spellman OF New York and John
Joseph Glennon OF st. Louis and
Bishop Thomas Tien OF China.
among the last OF the designates
arriving for elevation to the Col
lege of Cardinals Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

the USES. Office to alleviate any
l;-bor surplus, shortage or other
problems. Suggestion for such a
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
WANTED GRINDERS

Good pay and good working condi-
lions. Ideal Furnace Co, Milan.
Michigan. adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14
YPsILANTI TOWNSHIP TAXES

Last days to pay withou. penalty
Friday & Saturday. February Is and
is. National Bank Of Ypsilanti.
Nelson d. Boutell, Treasurer.
adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

DETROIT-UP-The steel strike
dried up automobile pf6Hhction to
n mere trickle today as C. f. VIII
son, president of the strike-bound
General Motors Corp. resumed tes'
timony at a government hearing
on charges that GIN was guilty OF
unfair labor practices. Wilson was
scheduled to continue his testi.
mony before a National Labor Re-
lations Board hearing on charges
that the corporation has not bar
gained in good faith with the CLIO
United Automobile Workers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

sisted Of the distribution by the
retiring Cabinet officer OF an eX-
change OF letters between himself
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

WASHINGTON up Rep. Car
ter Manasco. D.. Ala. proposed to-
day that the United. States swap
excess war supplies overseas for
trade and aviation concessions In
foreign countries. He offered his
suggestion as the House execu-
@ tive expenditures committee which
he heads, began hearings on the
question OF revising the surplus
property act to speed disposal OF
goods and give veterans a better
break.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

CALCUTTA up British mo-
torized units patrolled the streets
OF Calcutta today to quell Indian
rioting that has killed so and injur-
ed 300 since Monday. There was
silence throughout the usually
noisy city Wednesday night, brok'
en- only by the sound OF armored
patrol cars and the hard booted
marching Of British army road pa
trolls.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

LONDON -AP- The United Ma
tions general assembly. moving
swiftly toward the close OF its
first session, was expected TO clear
the way for adjournment today by
and the nearby New York City
and 1.-THE nearby New York-Connec-
ticut area as the temporary and
permanent homes OF the UNO.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

WASHINGTON-AP-The War
Department is making plans for a
peacetime National Guard OF &c.,.
500 men-with 24,015 Of them to
be allotted to Michigan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

ALGIERS-AP-An earthquake
killed or injured 276 persons We'd
nesday in the vicinity Of Constsn-
tine, so miles southwest of Port
Bone. The quake occurred at 2
p. m. g a. m. EST. The strong
est shock was in the area south
west OF Constantine.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

BUENOS AIRES -AP- Inform
ed sources said today the Argen-
tine government was preparing
reply to the United States blue
book which linked Col. Juan d.
Peron, presidential candidate, and
other prominent Argentines with
the Axis cause.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-14

FRANKFURT. Germany - (De-
layed)- AP - Seven Yugoslav
guard companies, which had been
used TO guard German prisoners,
were ordered disbanded today by
u. S. Headquarters in the Euro
pean theater. The action follow.
ed raids by Third Army constabu-
larry on displaced persons camps
which disclosed. that some Yugoslav
officers we're trying to form a
'Royal Yugoslav army.