THE MICHIGAN DAILY WE Space Toys To Replace Guns, Dolls With the advent ofSputniks I and II, Christmas this year will take on a new and revolutionary fascination for children. Replacing traditional electric trains, trucks, dolls and erector sets will be satellite launchers, space helmets, anti-aircraft rock- ets and sequins of futuristic de- sign. Toy manufacturers were quick to exploit the possibilities present- ed by the Sputniks. Within 48 hours following the Soviet an- nouncement, several large toy companies had completed plans and started production on their conception of Sputnik I. Wall Street reported toy company stocks rising while the overall trend was down. Hurls Diskr One of the new toys is a satellite launcher. It will be capable of hurling a plastic disk 45 feet into the air from the rear ofha fan- tastic-looking vehicle with a re- volving cab.f Though space helmets are. not new, they will be marked with two noticable innovations. One is the addition of twin antennas; the other the painting of colored stars and satellites on the exterior. Two other inventions have been made in the sphere of toys. The first is an all-purpose instrument panel operated by ordinary flash- light batteries. It comes equipt with radar screen, an authentic code device, a two way radio and an intercepter station which launches six inch rockets. The other gadget projects images of enemy space ships on a wall while twin launchers fire suction-cup- tipped rockets at these images. Space for Girls Creativeness in conformityiwith the events of the day is not re- stricted to boys' toys alone. Subtle changes have also been made for little girls. Typical of these are the designs featured on sequins. Replacing the familiar counten- ance of Julius Caesar, these an- cient Italian coins depict designs analogous to the adolescent con- cept of outer space. Christmas stockings this year will be action packed with articles ranging from "Sputnik" bubble gum to moon bound balloons. By and large, the Christmas scene should be entirely new and exciting for children of all ages. -Daily-Robert Kanner OUR OWN SANTA CLAUS-Albert Warnhoff, Ann Arbor's Santa Claus, points to one of the toys he has made in his spare time for underprivileged and handicapped children. Warnhoff, a retired car- penter, has been making Christmas real for these kids for 54 years. Miuch of his material is donated by organizations and individuals. Warnhoff says, "When I see suffering, I realize how well off I am-- and do anything I can to make them happier." Ann Arbor Santa Claus Makes Toys To Give o Underprtvieged Children By DIANE FRASER Is \there really a Santa Claus? Of course there is and he lives right here in"Ann Arbor! Ann Arbor's Santa is a man who believes that.he has more fun making and distributing toys for children than a millionaire could ever have with all his money." Albert E. Warnhoff, a retired carpenter, has been making the legend of Santa a reality for un- derprivileged and handichpped children for 54 of his 68 years. He has -made and distributed over 32,000 toys all over the state. Almost anytime of day, Warn- hoff can be found deep in work in a small cluttered workshop sur- rounding the furnace in his base- ment. Brightly colored toys by the hundreds watch his progress from shelves where they patiently await Christmas. Toys Fill House As the Holiday Season ap- proaches, the completed toys flow over the house. The garage is full of gaily painted steps decorated with a smiling clown for crippled children to practice walking. The living room becomes filled with dolls and doll bedding do- nated by women's extension groups, girl scouts and Kings Daughters to fill 'Santa's' cradles. "I even have to store toys in my bedroom," Warnhoff laughed. As space becomes scarce, Mrs. Warnhoff's washing machine is used to hold a farm scene with a moving windmill to be sent to University Hospital. When Warnhoff was 14 years old, he began his career of Santa by making a cradle and doll for a small neighbor girl sick with diph- theria. Follows Doctor's Advice "The doctor said my work did more than his medicine," he re- called, "and told me to keep up the good work." Warnhoff has followed the advice. Stacks of plywood with which to complete the 2,000 toys for this Christmas fill the garage and peek from around the furnace in his basement. These are quickly trans- formed into original designs for dogs, ducks, doll furniture, wind- mills, or 9hristmas scenes. Getting up at 5 a.m., Warnhoff works on the toys a Pouple of hours before going to work. And what could be a :n ore appropriate job for 'Santa-off-duty'-"I help the kiddies,, across the street on their way to school," he said. He usually works six hours a day on the toys. "When I have a head ache or feel. bad, I come down here (the workshop) and forget everything," he added. Townspeople Ilelp Warnhoff receives help for the materials from various organiza- tions and.people around town. "If something goes wrong with -,the tools, someone will always fix them," Santa commented. 21 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS I ~1I I FOR A QUARTER OF A CENTURY'SAFFELL & BUSH HAS BEEN THE LEADING SHOPPING CENTER FOR MEN WHO PREFER QUALITY -GOOD TASTE. AND STYLE AWARENESS. Nowhere except at Saffell & Bush will you find such an amazing standard of excellence. A Gift from Saffell & Bush -- .., J ..-,-., 'I is doubly appreciated! 9wr 111 goo tl7 Y' l nn r f J f11 .C PTlA.rv 7' ifP. _ - S Iwl) CTflIJ1ll I~JllC O1P lh'I :I !I