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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-24
PAGE EIGHT
POSTPONE MEETING

The Goth Semi-annual conVen-
ton of the Yakima Valley District
Federation of Women's clubs will
be held in the school at Harrah
Saturday, November 2, at 10 am.
instead of Nov. LIST.
Due to this change in date, the
Highlands Women's club will meet
on its usual date, Nov. l.
Mrs. Jas. Dickinson, executive
secretary of the Benton County
Tuberculosis League, will presen,
the program and show moving
pictures.
Anyone desiring to attend the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-24
RETURNS FROM JAPAN

Lynn Mills, son of Mrs. Charles
Mills, came home last week from
Japan. He received his discharge
from the army Wednesday at FIT.
7 evils
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-24

district meeting at Harrah will call
Mrs. Thelma SWitzler, president
of the Highlands Woman's club.
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HOME AGAIN

Lee Durkee returned home on
Tuesday, having received his dis
charge from the navy recently at
Bremerton.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Ypsilanti Tax Payers May
Become Civic Association

satisfied with the system OF eiec.
ton at large. Alva Hunter quer.
led: 81, ! am not satisfied with
this part OF the proposal, what
should |, or any citizen do" Mr..
Hill, in replying suggested: IF the
fundamental plan of council.manag,
er appeals TO you, vote for the pro-
posal. Should a particular provi-
sion, such as election.at large not
work to your satisfaction, a definite
amendment can then be made re-
turning to the war system. This
procedure will ensure the main
objective OF the proposed change:
coordinated system run on a
business like basis. The manager
conducts the busfnesss~T The eeunail
determines the policy"
Mrs. Mary Cummings reviewed
recent article relative 10 the en-.
Client work accomplished on Colum-
bia 1 a South American organi.
zation OF the people. City after
city was beautifed. public works
inaug rated. health standards and
conditions advanced by the pro-
gram of this group. she said.
A review OF the council action on
the ash collection inquiry was re
ported An estimated co OF about
$4,000 for service and a covered
truck for such purposes was made
at she council meeting.
Members were urged by the eve
cutive secretary 10 vote in the
spring primaries next Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Firemen E ;tinguiSh
Three More BIazeS

City firemen continued. Monday
evening and this morning. the pace
set by an unusually busy week end
as three more fire alarms we're
answered.
Shortly after p. m. Monday.
firemen were called to the home
OF Harry Boyko, 4Ol W. Michigan
Ave. where leakage from a faulty
gas heater in the basement had
ignited anf was burning. The
blaze was confined around the leak.
ing pipes and the house received
only minor damage.
Apparently starting from chin
ney sparks. a small roof fire &C.
CURED a. the home Of Arthur Fer.
guson, 72s Norris St. Monday eve
ming. The blaze was extinguished.
damage with only a small hole in
the roof resulting.
Rubbish piled against chin
ney in the basement Of the home
NJ Robert Burke. sos Stanley I'd.
began burning early this morning.
The blaze apparently spread to the
basement ceiling before being no
ticed and was eKtinguished only
after a stable hole had been burn
ed In the first floor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

Quotas Set

Washtenaw County's quota for
this years Red Cross drive for
funds has been set at $76,S6O. II. O.
(FritzI. Crisler. chairman OF the
county campaign. which opens
March 1.Announced today.
Ypsilarti's goal in the drive will
be $4,000, and that OF Ann Ar
Dor s4s,i60.
other quotas throughout the
county are: Chelsea, $4,000; Man.
chester, u 500; Saline. 5000; Milan,
$4,000; Dexter, $1,000; and town
ships including Willow Run. Town.
site and Kaiser-FTazer. $4,000.
THE 1876 goal OF S76,S00 repre-.
sents the countrys share OF the
national organization budget needs,
as well as funds for operating the
local Red Cross chapter for the
coming year" Mr.. Crisler said.
In this connection. it was pointed
out that. although the war is over,
there still is great responsibility
to stay at the side OF the men who
won II. and to continue the many
Red Cross services in our own
community and abroad
While the need Is not as great
overseas as It was last year. II has
increased at home. and II is a
worthy need" the chairman stated.
Quotas for the various divisions
and committee chairmen in the
drive will he made this week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

Ypsilsnu Tax Payers Associa.
ton name may be changed to "Ypsi-
.lanti Civic Association"
The proposal presented at the re-
gular meeting Monday night is to
be presented at the next meeting
for further discussion. Opinion at
Mondays meeting was in accord
with the accomplished program and
the need OF a more representative
name to cover the larger activities
OF the Association. The change In
name was proposed by Ply Fugate.
wee president.
One OF the several propositions
discussed at the meeting was the
forthcoming vote on the council
manager type OF government.
Charles Hill, executive secretary,
stated: "No matter what the choice
the main need is for continuing
public review and support OF the
governing body. Council-manager
form will assure a more business.
like administration OF city affairs.
but this council. also, must be sup
ported by civic groups like this
Association"
The matters OF the salary OF the
manager. central purchasing. and
general policy were also reviewed
Emphasis was made that a well
chosen council would guarantee
a wise choice. The question Of min
ority representation was reviewed
also. Statements from many cities.
previously appearing In print.
we're recalled, indicating they we're
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

Letters OF heartfelt thanks. con-
tanning descriptions OF the ordeals
facing the people in Norway, have
been received by Mrs. Theodore
Lindquist. 103 Elm St. who en-
closed her address with some items
she had knit. to send with used
clothes in drive in this city.
One letter received from me
northern portion OF Norway reveals
the problems facing the people.
1T (the clothing receiyed) Nyas
very. very welcome" the mother
wrote, AS IL is "a scarcity Of
clothes, one do not know what We
can conceal ourselves with for II
is soon only rags left So We are
in poor way. you can believe In
the spring my husband buy a suit,
but dear me. what a suit It was.
only paper. lie used tn coat some
days. then IL was done for, and the
rain II could not stand, and ! got
the trousers to use in the barn.
but / must say that do not he
lieve ] can use Il in the barn. for
the goats will eat them up. Paper
is their favorite dish. So you can
believe how happy ! was when
there was given to me one piece OF
the clothes that came
Another letter from Young
mother expressed her thanks a
thank and greeting to the unknown
Mrs. Theodore Lindquist When |
some days ago got welcome pack.
age through the 'Norske Sanitets-
forening' I was. as to he expected.
not so little surprised when ! saw
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
See AIRPORT-Page 5
Kaiser Seeks
FordHoIding

Negotiations are being conducted
by Henry J. Kaiser, chairman o.
the board OF the Kaiser-Frazer Cor
poration, with the Ford Motor Com
pany for purchase Of 400 acres,
south and west OF the former Bomb
err plant, to be used for low cost
housing
The proposed houses will be sold
at prices ranging from $4,000 10
$4,000. Announcement made by Mr..
Kaiser discloses that the project.
including the homes. will cost
10000, 900
A spokesman for the Ford Motor
Company today gave assurance OF
The negotiations which are in prog
ress for the purchase Of the 400
acres. but asserted that the deal
was not yet completed. Completion
Is expected in the mex. few days,
however.
Kaiser interests also hold options
for purchase OF the Gault Dairy
property on Grove Rd and the
property belonging TO the former
Waterbury farm The options were
acquired in October and expire In
April.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Housing Bill to Lack Price
Ceilings on Older Buildings

spur: They do not bring about
higher prices for finished houses,
and they can be reduced or elm
mated more easily when no longer
needed.
Leaders OF the House Banking
Committee agreed to present this
among other jointly-sponsored
amendments. The leaders thus re-
yersed the committees decision OF
last week in approving a watered-
down version of the measure intro
duced by Rep. Patman (D-Tex.).
The agreement came out OF a
conference attended by Wyatt, Pat
man. Committee Chairman Spence
(D-KyD and Rep. Wolcott mich
the ranking committee Republican.
Republicans declined to give
similar support TO Mr.. Humans
plans for ceilings on the nations
10000 existing dwellings.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Nineteen Will
Study Painting

Nineteen persons attended the
opening session OF the Recreation
Department sponsored Adult Fine
Arts Glass at Gilbert House, Mon
day evening.
The greatest portion OF the first
meeting was given over to a study
of equipment to be used. Actual
painting will be started next Mon
day evening. Meetings will be
each Monday evening.
About ten OF the persons present
at the first session showed par
ticular interest in oil painting. The
balance was divided among water
Colors and sketching.
The class. which is sponsored nv
the City Recreation Department in
conjunction with the adult educa-
ton program Of the Michigan State
Normal College. is under the di-
rection Of Miss Jane McAllister, in
structor OF art at the Normal Col.
lege.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
U. of M. Airport Plan Has
Approval in Wayne County

So far as Wayne County and IFS
municipalities are concerned, the
University OF Michigan apparently
will have clear sailing in obtain
ing the big Willow Run airport
near Ypsilanti for its own use.
The University already has taken
preliminary steps toward acquir.
ing the goyernment-owned port
but the Surplus Properties Admin.
istration ruled that waivers first
must be given by various govern
ing bodies in the region.
A survey OF those bodies indi-
Gated today, however. that they
would not stand in the Uniyersity's
way-at least under certain cir
cumstances.
The city Of Detroit. through May.
or Edward j Jeffries. already has
notified the SPA that 1t Is not in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
THO Archbishops Arrive in Rome

Rome, Feb. 12-AP-Archbishops
Edward Mooney OF Detroit and
Samuel A. Striteh of Chicago ar
rived in Rome by plane at 1870 p.
10, Greenwich Means Tipe -CTs 40 a
m. Eastern Standard Tfme) today.
The two archbishops were the
first OF four American cardinal
designates TO reach the eternal
city for the consistory Feb. Is when
they will receive their red hats.
A large group of American clergy
from the Vatican greeted the two
prelates. who were students to-
gether at the North American col
lege here 80 years ago.
Both expressed JOY at reaching
the goal OF our Journey" in their
first aerial voyage and said the
trip from Paris was in sunny
weather.
They expect to receive an au-
dience with Pope Plus XII before
the consistory.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Norwegians Express Thanks
For Old Clothes Sent Them

the package was from America. I
am 20 years old my husband is
% We have a little girl who is
Ia years old
Here in Norway we have not
been able to buy bit Of material
for four years With food it has
not been so terribly bad for us.
because We are farmers and live in
the country. but clothes and shoes
have been impossible to get, espe-
cially here in the North Norway.
But we hope it will be better now
when Nazi Germany and Japan
have been beaten by our great and
brave Allies. We owe you an un.
ending thank that Norway today Is
free.
Then | will send you a loving
and warm thank and greeting TO
you for the fine gift that our little
Kristen Helene Karlsen got. God
will reward you"
Many other letters from families
expressing thanks for the gifts and
telling the hardships which have
confronted the people OF Norway
during the war years. and which
continue TO dog them even after
the cessation OF war have been re
ceived by Mrs Lindquist. who has
started correspondence with some
Of them
The letters are cheerful and filed
with hope. Most NJ trem describe
the families and especially the chill
dren One mother sent a picture
~ their family including their
seven months old daughter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

Washington, Feb. 12-AP-De.
spite the pleas OF housing boss VIII
son w. Wyatt. the homes-for-vet-
Grams bill will go to the House
floor next week minus the price
ceilings President Truman wants
on old houses.
A fight on party lines is prob
able on that issue. but Wyatt last
night got Republican and Demo
cratic leaders TO agree to another
key portion OF Mr.. Humans two
year program for 100000 new
homes.
This calls for $500. 100000 worth
OF federal subsidies Wyatt calls
them premium payments"-to
stimulate the output of scarce
building materials.
Wyatt contends the premium
payments have two advantages
over higher prices as a production
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Ickes Might
be Removed

Washington, Feb. PAP The
White House declined comment
today on a published report that
Secretary OF Interior Ickes might
be removed from Office soon.
Press Secretary Charles G.
Ross was asked about a story that
such action would be taken as a
result OF Ickes testimony concern
ing Edwin w. Pauley. President
Humans nominee for Navy under
secretary. The story attributed its
information to sources close TO Mr..
Truman.
It's possible 10 write that sort
OF speculative story about anybo-
dy, Moss replied.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Strikes Tie ub Three Big Cities
Governor Wins Fund Fight
Test Provided by
University
Measure

Lansing, Feb. 12-AP-The So
called city-aid forces lost their
first major test OF strength in the
legislature Monday night and not
even their most enthusiastic sup
porters would concede them much
chance of a comeback in the re-
mainder OF the special session.
The administration. showing
commanding strength on two sep
arate votes, defeated the city-aid
blocks plan OF stalling Governor
Kelly's appropriation bills TO force
compromise on their demands
for one-sixth OF the sales tax.
Test on U. Of NJ.
The test of strength came on
passage of the S3.300,000 Univer-
sity OF Michigan building appro-
priation, the 100000 build.
ing grant for Michigan State Col.
lege and the $5,700,0O0 mental hos
pital construction measure.
Senate adherents to the city.aid
cause Immediately talked of stop
ping the appropriation bills in that
chamber. but no senate leader
would concede them a chance.
Their prospects we're further dim
med by their apparent inability to
get two sales tax division bills out
Of committees in the senate and
house.
With $4,000, 900 of the states
estimated $27.600,O0O surplus thus
committed by house vote, the ad-
minlstration was confident It could
beat off further tax division at
tempts on the grounds the treas
ury would not stand 1t. The sales
tax diversion would amount to
about s1S,O00,OOO.
Prodded by Rep. John p. Els
pie OF Eagle, chairman OF the ways
and means committee. the house
approved the college appropriation
bill rs to and the mental health
program So to 0.
Rep. Andrew Bolt, Grand Rapids.
sponsor with Rep. David e. Young,
Saginaw, OF a bill TO appropriate
an amount equal to one-sixth OF
the salfs tar for local govern.
mental units asked that action on
both bills be delayed TO permit
more time for study.
Espie declared that Bolts re-
quest was "a move to stall consid-
Grafton OF these bills. We might
as well have showdown right
now"
Votes For Governor
Rep. Tracy NJ. Doll, Detroit Dem.
ocrat. threw his support behind the
administration forces, declaring
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
No Truth in
Truman Story

Washington. Feb. 12-AP-Dem.
ocratic Chairman Robert +. Hanne-
gan said today there is no truth"
in a report that President Truman
told a group Of advisers he will
not be a candidate for the presiden-
cy in l94S.
The story to which flanagan
referred was Washington dis
patch to the Chicago Sun. II told
OF a reported incident at the White
House several weeks ago in which
the President is reputed 10 have
told intimates he did not want
to run in 1913.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Labor Leaders Asked
to Help Obtain Gas

Lansing. Feb. 12-AP-Chairman
William j. McBrearty OF the pub
lie service commission has asked
Michigan labor leaders to appear
81 a Federal Power Commission
hearing in Chicago Feb. 25-27 and
help the state OF Michigan's case
for more natural gas from south
western fields.
McBrearty said that Frank X.
Martel. Detroit and Wayne County
Federation OF Labor president, ask.
ed permission to he a witness be-
fore the FPC and that Martel.
United Auto Workers Union and
CLIO Representatives have been
asked to appear with state govern
ment and industrial delegations at
the hearings.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

Strikes by comparatively small
groups OF workers dealt paralyzing
blows today to the millions living
in New York City, Pittsburgh and
Philadelphia.
New York City's business, indus
trial and amusement activities
were at a standstill as the city
faced a crisis in the fuel shortage
resulting from a nine-day strike by
$500 tugboat workers.
The heavy industrial center of
Pittsburgh and some 100000 resi-
dents in a 5O-mle area OF the met
ropolis were threatened with loss
of electric service as strike OF
3,400 power service employees start.
ed at a. m. (EST). Shortly after,
all street car service was suspend
ed and Pittsburgh's full force OF
policemen and firemen were called
out to cope with any emergency.
A transit strike in Philadelphia
by $500 workers continued for the
second day and business in the ma.
tons third largest city was dis
rupted and millions were inconyen.
fenced.
The situation in New York CITY
appeared the most grave. Mayor
William O'Dwyers order closing
all places OF public assembly was
unprecedented in the peacetime
history OF the worlds largest city.
Essential Exemptions
Only essential services-hospit-
ais. transit and communication
services and restaurants deemed
necessary to maintain the city's
health and general welfare were
exempt from the mayors edict,
which became effective at one min.
ute before last midnight
The shutdown, to continue "indef.
initely,' had immediate effect. AL.
most all Broadway closed tight and
thousands milled in the dimly light
ed streets-looking for some place
TO go. -
As the nine-day old strike over a
wsge-hour dispute showed no indi-
cations OF immediate settlement.
the fuel shortage became more
critical due to the lack OF supplies.
normally brought by tugboat from
New Jersey
Operators To Meet
Today tugbost operators we're
scheduled TO again meet on pro-
posal 10 arbitrate the dispute. after
having failed to reach a decision at
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
In ireland

In ireland
Shannon, Fire, Feb. Zap The
constellation plane Star OF Rome,
bearing Archbishop Francis ].
Spellman OF New York. Archbish-
op John Joseph Glennon OF st.
Louis and Bishop Thomas Tien of
Tsingtso, China. to the Rome con-
sistory landed at the Rineanna air
port here today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

Ann Arbor. Feb. 12-Mrs. Julia
May Ward, formerly of Ypsilanti,
and more recently OF Kalispell,
Mont, is in county jail today after
arriving from the West Monday
shortly before 10 p. m. She faces
perjury charges in connection with
the divorce she was granted here
last year.
Mrs. Ward was extradited from
Montana on second petition fled
by Prosecutor John W. Rae. The
FIRST petition filed by the prose-
cutor was denied by Governor Sam
Ford OF Montana. who claimed that
Rae had used pressure groups to
force through the extradition.
The accused woman made the
trip To Ann Arbor in the custody Of
Mrs. Marie Osborn, wife OF Sheriff
John L. Osborn. and Mrs. r. +.
Campion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
U. s. WEATHER FORECAST

Lower Michigan: Snow tonight
and snow Wednesday. Little change
In temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday,
~; lowest. 10.
Highest temperature one year
ago today, 81: lowest. %.
Highest temperature this date in
last n years, IS in 1882; lowest,
IL in 1875.
The sun sets today at p. m. and
rises Wednesday at 1882 a. m.
The moon rises today at 2:l4 p.
m. and sets Wednesday at SOL
q. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Congress Today

tBv Associated preSs1
Pearl Harbor Committee con.
tinues questioning OF Adm Royal
f. lngeTsoll.
Senate
In recess until Wednesday.
House
Eouiinc session with no legisla-
tive business TO transact.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
County Backs
u. Of NJ. Plan

Washtenaw County Board OF Sup
'ervisors, in their February meet.
Ing. Monday. voted to favor acQuf-
sition OF the Willow Run Airport by
the University of Michigan.
The February meeting, which
was scheduled for today. convened
Monday because OF the national
holiday.
Other than the passage of the
Willow Run Airport motion, the
supervisors we're mainly concerned
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
AUCTION CALENDAR

SATURDAY. FEB. t6-t2:oo o..
clock. S miles West OF Ypsllsntl
or S miles Southeast OF Ann Ar
Dor, or I mile west Of Ypsllsnti
Air Port At 1895 Plstt Road on
place known az John Fieuel
Farm. A. =. Day, Prop. Ben
simons, Clerk. Guy 2. Thompson.
Auetloneer. adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Mrs. Ward In
County Jail

Mrs. Julia May Ward, charged
with perjury In obtaining a divorce
from her husband Noble, last oeto-
Der. will be srrsiened In Ann Ar
Dor municipal court Wednesday
morning, prosecutor John Rae
stated today after questioning her
to considerable extent. Mr.. Rae
Indicated she would not be ehars-
ed with bleamy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

THURSDAY. FEB. 2t-At 1900
o'clock, 4 miles south Of Ann Ar
Dor on Saline and Ann hrbor
Rd., corner Of Ellsworth and Sal
Inc Rds. r. L. Slavery, Prop. 2.
kehrI, clerk and cashier. Guy 2.
Thompson and Jim Finneli, hue-
tioneers. adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

terested in the Willow Run site.
Although Detroit has not chosen
the location for its postwar airport.
councilmen here feel that Willow
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Fuel Crisis in NeU York;
Philadelphia Afoot; u. S.
Not Helping in Pittsburgh
Has All
Public Places
Closed

Washington, Feb. t2-AP-Pres-
ldent Truman does not now plan
TO seize the strlks-bound Duquesne
Light Co. power plants at Pitts
bursh, the White House said today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12
Hunt
For Pervert

A II year old youth. held for
questioning Monday night in con
nection with the holdup and fore
ed disroblng OF young couple
Sunday evening, was released this
morning when police were con-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-12

WASHINGTON - UP - The
House Un-American Activities
Committee is about ready to crack
down on the letter-writing activi-
ties of its own counsel. Ernie
Adamson. II was learned today.
Committee members said they had
been embarrassed" by Adamson's
postal campaign against the use
of the word democracy" in des-
cribing the L. S. government. They
said they intended to bring the
matter up at tomorrow's committee
meeting.