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Evening star., 1939-10-26
By the Associated Press.

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LONDON, Oct. 26.-The text OF
Prime Minister Chamberlain war
report today:
During the last week there have
been no operations Of Importance
on the western front. Minor ad-
justments in the positions occupied
have been made, and the general
result is that the French and Ger
man forces are now on the line of
the common frontier.
The steady stream of reinforce
ments and reserves of material for
the British expeditionary force
continues, and the defenses in the
British sector are being continu-
ally strengthened. In the air air.
craft OF the fighter command have
again been in action. The House
Is already aware of the attempted
attacks by German bombers on the
east coast convoy on October 81.
In the morning attacks, delivered
by six bombers, 1t is probable that
two Of the enemy aircraft were de-
stroyed, and in the afternoon at
tempt, made by two formations of
9 and IL bombers. respectively, it
is certain that four and probably
five were destroyed.
On the following day one of two
bombers was shot down into the
sea near a convoy off st. Abbs
Head. None of the ships or escorts
in the conveys suffered hurt nor
did any of the r. A. F.. aircraft
engaged. The work of the units
of the coastal command is almost
continuous. Occasionally it is spec.
tacular and attracts attention, but
more often it is of the routine kind
and, though no less effective, passes
unnoticed.
Mines in Convoy Paths
Detected From Air.
This week there are certain sue.
cesses to report. Mines in the path
of conveys have been detected from
the air in time to save the ships ir
the conveys from danger and seven
U-boats have been sighted. o.
those sighted four have been at.
tackled. There is good reason tt
believe that at least one of those
attacked was severely damaged ane
that another was destroyed BY
naval vessels directed to the scene
by the attacking aircraft.
should like also to mention the
admirable work of the anti-aircraf,
gunners. who have been continu.
ously at their posts from a date
before the war began. 1t is nov
known that in the raids on Rosytt
and Scapa Flow they brought dowr
two German bombers, and there is
reason to think that they caused
such damage to others as to prevent
their reaching home.
In the war at sea there has beer
an intensiication of the German
submarine campaign. This inten.
siflcation we have always expected
but I can assure the House with
confidence that the situation is vel
in hand. In spite of one or two
strokes of good fortune, the enemy
have not been able to attain the
rate of sinking which they attained
at the beginning of the war. Theil
submarines have been driven tx
operate farther and farther from
their bases and farther and farther
from the focal points where trade
is bound to congregate.
Finally, the destruction of en-.
emy submarines is being main
tanned at a sufficiently high rate
to encourage us to believe that thi:
menace to our trade will eventually
be overcome Honorable member.
may indeed have seen that during
the last few days the sinking o1
five British ships has been an.
Evening star., 1939-10-26
great majority Of neutral observer.
Is in our favor.
England Ready to Reply
To Reich War Threat,

great majority Of neutral observers
Is in our favor.
England Ready to Reply
To Reich War Threat.
In his Anal report on his mis-
sion to Berlin Sir Neville Hender-
son referred to the announcement
given to Herr Hitler In his de-
signs on Poland by Herr Won Rib
bentrop, who apparently advised
him up to the last moment that
Britain would not fight. Yet this Is
the man who now asserts that the
whole object of British policy since
1888 has been to concert war
against Germany. One of the ques-
tions which the historians of the
future will have to consider is how
far the great tragedy of our times
was due to the failure of Herr Won
! Ribbentrop to comprehend either
the policy or the character of the
British people.
will make one other comment
upon the German foreign minister's
speech. He desires, it seems, to
invite the Soviet Union to join in
a crusade against the British En-
pire. Why, what change is here.
Let me read two sentences from
Herr Won Ribbentrop's address to
the press when he first came to
England in 1896:
Germany wants to be friends
with Great Britain and I think the
British people also wish for Ger
man friendship. The Fuehrer is
convinced that there is only one
real danger to Europe and to the
British Empire as well, that is the
spreading further of Communism
This most terrible of all diseases
terrible because people generally
seem to realize its danger only
when it is too late"
The positive conclusion which we
are apparently asked to draw from
the German foreign minister's
speech is that the German govern
ment has made the choice which,
as I stated on October IL, lay be-
fore them. He has announced their
intention of seeing the struggle
through with all their energy and
strength. If that is indeed their de-
cision there can be but one reply,
and we are prepared to give it. But
it is not England that has chal-
lenged Germany. 1t is the German
government who. by their persistent
acts of aggression pursued in face
of our repeated warnings have forced
us at last reluctantly to take up
arms. 1t is the German govern
ment who by their reckless disre-
gard Of their pledged word and of
the rights and liberties, of other peo-
Piles must bear the responsibility for
this war and for all its consequences.
Evening star., 1939-10-26
Roosevelt modifies
Plan for Settlement
OF War Refugees
Britain and France
Roise Objection to
Presidents S Program
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt has modified
his program for the settlement OF
the 100000 to 10000. 1000 persons
he says may be made homeless by
the European War
Objections raised by Britain and
France have resulted in compromise.
which is being submitted to the
Executive Committee of the Inter-
Governmental Committee on Polit-
ical Refugees. meeting here today.
Sees Many Million Involved.
President Roosevelt said in his
address to the committee last week ::
"All We can do is to estimate on the
reasonable doctrine of chances,
that when this ghastly war ends
there may be not l million, but 10
million or 20 million men, women
and children belonging to many
races and many religions. living in
many countries and possibly several
continents, who will enter into the
wide picture-the problem of the
human refugee"
He asked the committee, there
fore, to start at this time a serious
and probably fairly expansive ef-
fort to survey and study definitely
and scientifically this geographical
and economic problem of resettling
several million people in new eras
Of the earth's surface"
Britain and France. it was learned,
have objected to the President S
idea. The Executive Committee ad-
tourned from last week until today
to give the two nations time to think
1t over.
Contention of Objectors.
Britain and France were said to
have contended in effect:
THAT they expected to win the
war in Europe.
2. That such being the case. the
Europe that would exist after the
war would not be the Europe of to-
day in which hundreds of thousands
of persons are prosecuted because
Of race or religion.
3. That people scattered by the
war would be returned to their
homes If the regions in which
they lived were devastated the
regions would be rebuilt, like France
and Belgium after the World War
4 That. consequently, there was
no need for vast program involv-
ing tremendous shifts of popula-
tions and the exnenditl,re of hill
lions of dollars.
Evening star., 1939-10-26
BroziI Buys ID Ships
From U. S. Company

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Oct. 26.-The Moore
Mccormack Lines, Inc, last night
contracted to sell IA ships aggregat-
Ing 68,19 tons gross to the Bra
lillian government for $500, 900.
The ships, ranging from the 2,730-
ton Bostonian to the 5,l63-ton Scam
states and Scanyork, will be deliv-
cred at the rate of two a month.
Others are the Scanpenn, Scanmail,
Evening star., 1939-10-26

only to oppose resistance to aggres-
sion. We are proud to feel that
under Its provisions we now share
mutual responsibilities with the
Turkish people for whose patriotism,
prooity and valor we have long cher
tshed high regard.
should like to take this oppor.
tunity of informing the House that
his majesty's government and the
French and Turkish governments
nave been discussing for some time
the question Of financial and eco
nomic assistance for Turkey. The
assistance to be given relates par.
ticularly to the supply of war ma
ter1al. Conversations on this SUBJ
Ject have been taking place in Lon
oon with a Turkish military mis-.
SION and 1t has been q great pleas
ure to us to welcome the mission
and its distinguished leader, Gen.
Orbay, to this country.
The conversations have been con-
Quoted in a spirit Of frankness and
cordiality and are now nearing
completion; I am confident that
they will lead to useful and practical
results.
See No One Deceived
BY Ribbentrop Talk.
A week ago informed the House
that there had been no indication
from Berlin Of the views of the
German government upon the issues
which sought to define In my
statement Of October IL.
In the last few days reports have
come from Berlin of lengthy con-
situations among the Nazi leaders
II may be that the speech made at
Danzig on October "a by the Ger
man foreign minister is the result of
these consultations.
do not propose to waste time by
commenting on the many details of
this performance. No one in this
country will be deceived by it's dis
tortions Of the truth, and there is
already abundant evidence that
Herr Won Ribbentrop has been no
more successful in his attempt to
mislead impartial observers in other
parts Of the world. Indeed, even
cherish the hope that, despite all
suppressions and falsifications, there
are still some in Germany itself who
see where the real truth lies.
The main thesis of the speech is
that 1t was England, and not Ger
many, who desired and plotted for
war. The whole world knows that
this is not true. The whole world
knows that no government ever
sought more ardently to avoid war
or took greater risks to preserve
peace than did the government of
this country. We have already
published with complete frankness
all the essential documents relating
to the causes of the war. We are
content to be judged by the facts
and to know that the verdict of the
Evening star., 1939-10-26

ly 10000 articles Of clothing for dis
tribution to men, women and chill
dren reached by the mission in 1899.
This was the largest amount ever re-
ceived there and nearly double the
5,208 garments given out in 1888.
Evening star., 1939-10-26

Mormacport, Mormacsea. Mormao-
star. Mormacsun, Mormactide,
Southland, Southfolk, Southlure and
Souther, all about 20 years old and
capable Of 13 knots.
Albert v. Moore, president, said 10
cargo and four passenger ships were
under construction at cost of $40,-
100000 for Moore Nc Cormack.
Eight will run to South America
and six to Scandinavian countries.
Evening star., 1939-10-26

Herring caught of Northern Ire
land this year was valued at over
100000.
Evening star., 1939-10-26

Soap, used in British India in the
last year averaged only 8 ounces
a person.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
Track Club Fund
 Campaign Opens

The goth Century Track Club will open their two weeks drive to raise $500 to finance the track team for the coming outdoor season and also to outfit the squad. The drive will commence Friday (today) and will end Saturday March 4th. Un- less this fund can be raised the club will disband for the year. With the new track being completed on Watert0wn avenue where the members will be able to hold their practice session and once again represent the Brass City on the cinder path, but the track will be useless unless the fund is raised. It is hoped that the track people will CO., operate with Antonio Del monaco, who will lead the drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
FIGHT RESULTS

Bristol, Feb. 17-Billy Perri, i56, Bristol won the decision over Tiger Lou Flowers, 156, Worcester, in the feature bout of an amateur boxing card put on by. the Lions club of Bristol last night before an overflow crowd of more than HOO at Red Mems hall. The proceeds will be used to help the blind and near blind of the city.
 Other results-Pete Remis, l52. Bristol, technical knockout second round over Frank Daily, l5l, Water bury; Fred Mornzar, 128, Waterbury, decision over Norman Young, l28. Bristol; Earl Rois. ll5, Bristol, de- cision over Pee Wee Sedge, IF, Naugatuck; Bill Batkus, l59, Nauga- tuck decision over Joe Stars, 150, Waterbury; Tony Melton, 14S, Wa t.rbury, technical knockout first round over Charley Schult, 147, Shelton; Ed Sullivan. l39, Worces- ter, draw with Rudy Papp, 134, Waterbury; Felix Adomoritis. 164, Naugatuck, decision over Buddy Yo- sail, 163, shelton; Andy Brillo, 127, Waterbury, decision over Orzell, 124, Shelton; Bat Taylro, 10l 1-2, Bristol, decision over Okie Nelson, 9S, Wor- cester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
"One- Man Track
 Team'' Preps For New York Test
By TOM NOoNAN United Press Staff Correspondent

HolliStol, Mass, Feb. IT. (UP)-A gronzed, fair-haired giant plodded up the pathway to an old New Eng land farmouse last night.
 4 dinner pail trailed from one Of his ham, like hands. He pushed open the door, entered dinlly-lit kitchen and said "hello mother" to a stoop- ed, gray-haired woman who busted herself with the evening meal.
 The shaggy six-footer was Edward (Ted) Taylor, Holliston's one-man track team, who has entered four events in the National A. A. U. championships at New York Feb. 25.
 He shifted his weight from one foot to the other, bit bewildered by the sudden interest something he had been doing flor about l2 years now"
 What did Ted think of his chances in the "Blue Ribbon" track meet?
 T think I'll do pretty well at it," he said.
 Did he think he could beat such stars as Ben Johnson and Herb Thompson in the 6o-meter dash?
 "IIl finish first or second" the 212-pound woodchopper replied earnestly.
 Though he didn't know much about fellows like John Borican, Wesley Wallace and Jim Herbert, he knew he was going to do "all right" in the 600 and 1,000-meter runs.
 It developed that Taylor, who also entered the 16-pound shot put and was considering the 35-pound weight throwing event, never had attempt- ed either.
 eve watched the boys do 1t sev- eral times" he said. T guess l won't have much trouble"
 Natural?
 The 30-year-old noice, who was born in Auburn, N. r., started run ming l2 years ago as & Holliston High school freshman but never had time to take part in formal competition. His only track work has been confined to the rolling rural road that passes the Taylor farmhouse. He has no trainer and never has been timed.
 T haven't done much training lately" he said. My track shoes are worn out. I'm going to get some new ones Saturday if can get to town"
 Mrs. Taylor hustled into the room. Ted looked up somewhat apprehen- sively and smiled self-consciously, showing strong white teeth.
 T keep telling Ted he ought to settle down and make some money" she said. Hes been trying to get into that running for years but the just hasn't got the time."
 Ted was too tired to give an ex- hibition of his prowess but agreed to put on his track suit for couple of pictures. Back he came to the room, wearing striped truncks and 6 white crew jersey and apologiz- ing wor his low tan shoes.
 As he crouched over an imaginary starting mark, Mrs. Taylor asked, Don't you think he's built for it?" we've been trying to hold him back but I guess it's his destiny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
WRESTLING RESULTS

Hartford, Conn, = Ernest Kelly, Tennessee, flattened Jack League, Texas; Rebel Russell, Texas drew with Frank Brown, Louisiana; Pat Riley, Texas, threw Manuel Cortez, Mexico; Les Ryan, New York, pin- ned Lloyd Stewart. Lynn, Mass.
 Boston Gus Sonnenberg, Bos- ton, drew with the Shadow; Dan- no O,Mahony, Ireland, Topped Harry Jacobs, California Lord AL bert Mills, England, tossed Ed white, Alabama; Angelo Cistoldi, Italy, flattened Everett Ribbons, New York; Tom Casey, Irelapd, threw Bull Curry, Chicago; Jim Casey, Ireland, downed Joe Maynard, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
ENDEES WIN

Meriden, Feb. 17-The Meriden Endees squared the city industrial basketball series last night by de- feating the Insilcos, 52 to 46. The In- silcos won the first game of the se- ries last Saturday night by a 35-27 margin. The Endees led all the way putting on counter spurts whenever the Iisilcos crept up to within a point or two of their race. The In- silcos girls beat the Portland girls, 25 to 9, in the prelim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
WINNER ASSURED
 CHANCE TO COP VALLEY GROWN
Loss By Wildcats Will Ef- feet State Tourney
 Entry
BY CROSS COURT

Wilby's basketball Wildcast will
 probably go down fighting, but if they do lose scheduled game with
 Naugatuck tomorrow night, they can just about count themselves out of the state tournament at New Ha-
 ven next month. A heart-crushing 28-27 loss to Bridgeport Harding lass Wednesday, thre a large monkey wrench into Wilby plans for the Naugatuck Valley title, which would assure them chance for the state title in tourney play. Instead, they lost, and now must face Naugatuck, the league leaders
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
Caesar Crates On Tony Galento
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
CULB
 POSTAGE BOXING

Litchfield, Feb. 17.-The new Litchfie1d Sports Association, orr ganized for the support of anna teur athletics in this town and in Morris, will give an entertainment consisting of amateur boxing and vaudeville in the Community House Monday at 8:15 p. m. Boys from the Junior Republic, Litchfield, Ban- tam adn Morris will participate in 15 bouts. The main bout will be between Norm Gerard and Yago Comprini, both of Bantam. Ed Sepples and Al Baldwin both of Litchfield, will engage in another bout. The Harmonica band at the Junior Republic will play several numbers.
 Tony Casadei, an officer of the Association, will referee the bouts. Julius Guinchi will be announcer. Dr. c. Norton Warner, Jr., will give the physical examinations. Ernest w. Arnold is chairman in charge of the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
Naugatuck And Wiby L Crucial Court Contest SaturaJ

at Wilby gym tomorrow night, mean ing two tough games in three days, all of which has put them strictly on the defensive.
 Naugatuck has a speedboy, sharp shooting outfit that is unbeatable on one of its "hot" night, but Lefty Farrar's absence may provide Wilby with te opening needed to win. Far rar is a very sick boy, according to report, and will not be able to play, though he may show up in uniform. Dunn and Dzaplicki will be depend- ed upon for most of the Naugatuck scoring, while Wilby's attack has centered around center Joe Kalosky all season.
 Tech Plays Tonight
 Tonight, Leavenworth plays its next to final game of the season when the Gilbert team of Winsted comes to Wilby gym for a game with the boys coached by J. Roscommon Rieger, who has seen his lads in 8 few wins this season, but very few. Gilbert has been beaten by Leaven- worth on its own floor, though there is no guarantee the Tech Tigers can repeat the win in Waterbury, as Leavenworth while flashy at times, is not too steady or dependable on scoring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17

in good defensive performances for the winners. Cunba and Kelly stood out for the Gents with 8 points each. The Jackals were with out the services of Bob Shoby who was out of the lineup due to a sprained ankle. The Jackals' next opponent will be the Aces HI Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
TEXANS CLASH WITH CONTINENTALS

Friday night at Barnard gym at 8 o'clock the Texans will play host to the strong Ansonia Continentals. The Ansonia team will perhaps be the strongest team to appear on the Brooklyn surface this season or against any amateur club in this part of the city. The Texans won g out of 27 gamts while the Conti- nentals won 20 straight games Among those who fell under their heavy firing this season include some of Connecticut's best ball clubs such as the Conencticut Blues, St. Ann, Meriden All-stars, New Haven Boys Club and the Red Dtvils. They will feature Harry Kelley and Metro Pawikych, former state league Blue Devil players, who put their shots in from all side of the court, Andrini, MeizZy, Massante and Larri Fair, outstanding Derby -Ansonia Y. M. 0. A. all stars will also appear against tht Texans Friday night. While the Texans in top form and six straight under their belts, have added bril- liant player to their lineup are con- flndent of downing the Ansonia boys and breaking their string of victor les. The probable lineup.
 Texans Ansonia Reardon ......... Metro, Pawchych
 Right Forward
 Snokis ............... Harry Kelley
 Left Forward
 Gk9to 4uIIY GhkI
 Cener
 Doubt ........... Muzzy Massante
 Right Guard
 Hook" McGrath ......... Andrini
 Left Guard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
CHALLENGE

The Shamrocks basketball team would like to play 6 game with any team in the city. The age limit is 12-i6. For games call ripper Me- Grath, 4-5836 between 6 and 2 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
SOMETHING NEW

Rochester r.-Instead of spring drill next year, the University of Roch- ester football team will hold 6 To- day practice session at the close of the present season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
MUSTANGS DEFY

The Mustangs challenge any jun- for basketball team in the city, for games call 4-3365, between 6-6 p. m., and ask for Frank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17

Greece expects to produce 6,975,- 900 gallons of olives in the 1938-39 season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
IAcKALs JOLT GENTS

The Jackals trimmed the Gent Juniors last night at Barnard by a score of 42-27. It was the Jackals tenth victory out of l2 games. The Jackals took the lead early in the first period and kept 1t throughout the game. Coach Perone instructed his boys to use the zone defense and they used it quite effectively the second half. J. T. Gurklis was high man of the evening with l4 points, while close behind him came Howie Grey with l2 points and Dip" Rominelli with 19 point; for the Jackals Calo and Popas turned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17

New Zealand is negotiating for 250 secondhand planes for training pi- lots.