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Evening star., 1940-05-20

war successfully. The result Of
vacillating policies hes clearly
before us in the chaos Of Europe
today.
Greater Air Force,
Army and Navy Urged.
Let us turn again to Americas
traditional role-thst Of build
ing and guarding our own des-
tiny. We need a greater air force,
a greater army, and a greater
navy; They have been made
quate for many years. Let us
form with our neighboring ma
tions q clear cut and definite
policy of American defense. But
above all, let us stop this hys-
terical chatter of calamity and
invasion that has been running
rife these last few days. 1t is
not befitting to the people who
built this Nation.
That the world is facing q new
era Is beyond question. Our mis-
sion Is to make it, a better
era. But regardless Of which side
wins this war, there is no reason,
aside from our own actions, to
prevent a continuation OF peace
full relationships between Amer
lea and the countries OF Europe.
If We desire peace, we need only
stop asking for war. No one
wishes to attack us, and no one
Is in a position to do so.
The only reason that we are in
danger of becoming involved in
this war is because there are
powerful elements in America
who desire us to take part. They
represent small minority of the
American people, but they con-
troll much Of the machinery of
influence and propaganda. They
seize every opportunity to push
us closer to the edge.
1t Is time for the underlying
character of this country to rise
and assert itself, to strike down
these elements of personal profit
and foreign interest. This un-
derlying character OF America Is
our true defense. Until it awakes
and takes the reins in hand once
more, the production Of airplanes,
cannon, and battleships is of
secondary Importance. Let us
turn our eyes to our own Nation.
We cannot aid others until we
have first placed our own coun-
try in position of spiritual and
material leadership and strength.
Evening star., 1940-05-20
BIodensburg Club
Selects Chuirmen

Additional chairmen for the re-
cently-organized Womans Demo-
cratic Club of the first precinct OF
Bladensburg election district have
been announced by the president,
Mrs. Parthia Rea, as follows:
Mrs. Helen Biacar. legislative;
Mrs. Arthur P. Owens, resolutions;
Mrs. Irene Pickett. finance. and
Mrs. Thomas Fletcher, parliament
tartan.
The next meeting will be held
June II at the home of Mrs. Flor
ence Androulakis, North Decatur
Heights.
Evening star., 1940-05-20
Lodge Advocates
Standing Army Of
100000 Men
Officers at War Games
Believe Compulsory
Training Is Near
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
CAMP BEAUREGARD, La, MAY
Ex-senator Lodge. Republican, OF
Massachusetts, advocated today q
regular United States Army OF
100000 men, while several officers.
here for the Sd Army maneuvers
said they believed America might be
receptive soon to compulsory mill
tary training.
Senator Lodge, cavalry Reserve
captain here for a week. active duty
In the war games, said in an inter-
view he thought the Army could
reach its present goal of 100000 b,
Evening star., 1940-05-20

the real difnculty In the prepared
ness program was one OF ''insufn-
cheney Of trained people" and said.
I'VE are turning out more planes
than We have trained men to oper-
ate them."
Senator Holman, who came as m
observer Of the var games. which
went into their third phase today.
employing nearly 10000 troops. said,
"The United States should make
itself so strong no nation would
dare attack It,"
Evening star., 1940-05-20
Text Of Lindbergh's Talk
Decision on Definite Defense Policy Urged
Before Construction of Air Armodu
BY the Associated Press,

ny tHS AonOClAtcu fIeSk.
The tert OF the radio address
last night by Col. Charles A.
Lindbergh tollo,us.
In times of war and confusion,
1t is essential for our people to
have clear understanding Of the
elements upon which our national
safety depends. Aviation has
now become one of these ele-
ments, and 1t is about the air de-
fense of America that I speak to
you tonight.
The power of aviation has been
greatly under-rated in the past.
Now, We must be careful not to
over-rate this power in the ex-
element Of reaction. Air strength
depends more upon the establish
ment of intelligent and consistent
policies than upon the sudden
construction Of huge numbers Of
airplanes.
Even here in America it is diff
cult to think clearly amidst the
conflict OF facts and headlines,
the contradictory advice of COL
umnists, the claims and counter
claims of propaganda, and the
blind selfishness of party politics.
The conservative who scoffed at
aviation yesterday has become
the radical who says that tomor-
E row we will be invaded by Euro
pean aircraft.
Let us re-examine the position
Of America In the air. New dis
coveries and developments affect
nations in different ways. In
Europe, aviation has affected
England adversely and Germany
advantageously. One nation may
have psychology and topog-
raphy which promotes the de-
velopment of aviation, while an
other finds itself entirely unad-
justed to the tempo of the air.
Definite Defense Policy
Declared First Step.
Judged by aeronautical stand
ards, We in the United States
are in a singularly fortunate po-
sition. Our people have natural
ability in the design, construc-
ton and operation of aircraft.
Our highly organized industry,
our widely separated centers of
population, our elimination Of
formalities in interstate travel,
all contribute to the development
Of American aviation. From the
standpoint of defense, we still
have two great oceans between
us and the warning armies of
Europe and Asia. In fact, there
is hardly a natural element con-
tributing to air strength and i'm
Evening star., 1940-05-20
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14
CHAPTER x

Back at Peskin's drug store, Helen and Drowsy waited eagerly for news. Drowsy fidgeted behind the coun- ter; Helen played with the cracked ice in her coke. AS Bill came slowly through the door, they rushed at him.
 "What's the news, kid" Drowsy demanded.
 "Oh, Bill, is it good" Helen asked.
 T don't know" Bill said gloom fly. "But I'm afraid not" He told them about the meeting. MT. Skey- ton wasn't so bad, but old Peskin's still sore as boiled owl. Gosh, I wish I'd let Bullethead knock the tar out of mel"
 Drowsy said shrewdly, "You'Ve got one thing on your side, Bill. Both Peskin and Skelton are tight listed. They'll have to pay Landis for the rest of the season. If they can skimp somewhere else they may do it They can hire Buck for less money than an out-of-town coach" "
 Helen looked at the clock. It was Bill"
 "Just the same, I'm glad you're here" Bill said. "Ill mix up some cokes." Drowsy moved to let him behind the fountain.
 They sat in silence, slipping their drinks. Each time the door opened they jumped. In a daze, Bill waited on customers. He made the wrong change twice and put cherry syrup tn 8 chocolate soda.
 At 10:30 Helen said, T think it's a good sign, Bill--Mr. Peskin's stay ing so long. At least they haven't made a decision"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14
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throat Gasping, the boy rammed his fist into the bandits stomach. but the fingers pressed relentlessly. As the room began to swim before his eyes, Bill heard 8 bony thuo' The fingers relaxed.
 Bill shook his head to clear 1t. He saw Drowsy Peters, still clutch ing the jagged neck of a broken bot tie, looking down at the bandit, who lay senseless in a pool of rubbing alcohol.
 Bill hugged his friend. "You were swell, Drowsy," he checked. That gnuy almost had me-"
 With a grin of admiration, both boys turned toward the rear of the store. Helen Welch was at the tele- phone calling the police. "That's keeping your head" Bill called to her.
 A squad car arrived promptly. Julius Peskin sulkily refused to answer questions, but J. Conrad Skelton surprised Bill with his state ment to the police:
 "These boys deserve credit. They were just as frightened as we wer, but, unlike ourselves, acted in spite of their fear"
 When the police had gone, Bill began to sweep up the broken glass. Skelton and Peskin were in huddle at the rear of the store. Finally Bill heard Skelton say emphatically:
 q must go against you, Julius Young Mentor saved my daughters lifqe. You can't tell me that a boy who acts that bravely is bully. don't propose to insult him by offer ing many. There is but one way to repay the boy, and I intend to take it!"
 Skelton crossed the store with brisk steps. His pomposity had van ished for the moment. He took Bills arm.
 "You're 8 brave lad" he said kindly. You can forget what I saio before that bandit entered. I'll dror in and have talk with your father tomorrow morning."
 Gro Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Libyo's Camel Corps
 Under Aerial Command

I IBYA'S airmail stamp above, Apicturing a soldier of the camel corps and an airplane, reveals an unusual fact about Italy's African army-the camel corps is direct ed by air. Vast distances of the desert make this combination of land and air forces necessary.
 Effectiveness of the system has already been tested in Italy's Afri- can campaign. Libya is the base of operations in the effort to de- Stroy British power in the Med- iterranean.
 Italy's claims upon this slice of northern Africa date from the Roman empire and the conquest of Carthage. After Rome fell, the Mohammedans swept westward and it was not until 1912, after the Turko -Italia n war, that Rone's power was again extended to the area. Egypt ceded addi- tional territory in 1926 enlarging Libya to 684,764 square miles, and including some 85o,ooo inhabi- tants.
 The late Marshal Italo Balbo was governor of Libya from 1883 until his death last summer. Phi latelists remember Balbo as com- mander of the mass transatlantic flight of "A planes from Rome to Chicago. Italy marked Balbo's triumph with a series of three stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14
Csn AMlOM CRACKERS
NICKNAMEs

Here are listed the nicknames of five persons who have been promin- ent in various fields. Can you iden- tify each?
 1. The Iron Chancellor.
 9. Tippecanoe.
 3. The Boy Orator of the Platte 4. The Hoosier Poet.
 5. The Iron Duke
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14
MRS. MARTICNENI
 WILL FACE COURT
TORRINGTON Correspondent: John Carr Phone TOrringtOn 6445

Torrington, Nov. 14-Mrs. Sarafina Martigneni, 49, of 255 Clarence street, will be arraigned in city court to- morrow morr:ng at o'clock, charged with having liquor in her possession with intent to sell without license.
 hrs. Martigneni was arrested Tuesday by Lieut. Harry Copley and Officer Anthony Werner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14
English Pictures Tonight

A special motion picture and en- tertainment will be presented this evening at the City Hill at o'clock for British relief.
 Joseph E. Newbury will present motion pictures of Ireland, Scotland and England, anad of the recent bi- centennial parade. Walter Patterson, former mayor of Hartford, will be the guest speaker. He will be intro duced by Mayor William A. Patten
 HarwintOn Pastor to Speak
 Rev. James B. Yee, pastor of the Harwinton Congregational church will be the guest speaker at a meet ing of the Methodist church Mems club this evening at 6:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14
BiIodeau Funeral This Morning

Funeral services for Miss Annie Bilodeau were held this morning at 8:15 from the Gleeson mortuary, to St. Francis church at g o'clock where a requiem high mass was celebrated. Burial was in old St. Francis ceme- tery.
 Parents Night Friday
 Tomorrow evening will be observed as Parents Night" at the local high school. Teachers will be in session rooms from 7:15 until D. m.
 A few of the classes will be in ses- sion to show parents about what their children do during their 45-minute classes. Tn addition there will be a special musical program by the high school orchestra in the auditorium.
 ZOli Funeral This Morning
 Funeral services for Mario Zoli were held this morning from the LaPorta funeral home at SIS o'clock to St. Peters church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in new St. Francis cemetery.
 Teachers Meet Tonight
 The Teachers association and the Business and Professional Women s club will sponsor a lecture this eve- ming at the Torrington high school auditorium.
 Dr. Daniel H. O'Leary, recognized as an outstanding authority on for eign relations, will deliver the main lecture. Dr. O'Leary is member of the Boston high school faculty, State Teachers college at Hyannis and the University Extension department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14
Peskin Loses a Bout
 When the Sack Bandit Meets a Flying Tackle

YESTERDAY, Bills efforts to arouse the "voice of the people" is successful; Buck gets a chance to show his movies to the Board members. He explains that the team has ability, lacks confidence and spirit. Three board members are impressed. Peskin counters:
 "How can you inspire boys when your son is constantly in trouble"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-14

(To Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-10

eight vessel. were ~un'.. The Bit
in acknowledged lne sinking of
only two.
The Admiralty @nHom"cd today
that the l,925-toN British vessel
Oak Grove Was sunk with IN un-
determined number Of casualties af-
ter an attack from the air, and that
the G39-ton British steamer CoWrie
also went down.
The Admiralty said today that
two DoniSh ships, The 3,363-ton Ivan
Kondrup, and the 955-ton Teddy,
attacked yesterday and previously
reported sunk, had been found
afIoat. and probably would be
brought into port.
S0mn observers believed the sud
den German attacks might be the
prelude to an aerial "blitzkrieg," or
lightning war. such as has been
threatened by Berlin many times.
Along with this renewed activity,
il vas expected that young Brltons
Of the ages Of 90 to p years, in
cIuSiYc. registered in December,
would be called TO arms shortly.
Er."..a- an additional 100000 men
- a.. ,.ior5.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-10

into Finland has been tagging.
That is to say. Moscow and The
k-country don't realize it. But
Leningrad does, because Leningrad'S
on the very edge Of the undeclared
conflict. And Lenin2rad is 10 trifling
four corners. lis population is about
100000. and its getting the over
flow from casualties from the strick-
en- area. 1t can't but know how fast
the Russians are not winning on a
G0-tO-l basis.
The State Departments dope is
that there certainly has been a leak
age Of information into internal
Russia.
The State Department argues:
A couple OF decades ago, Russia
could have licked Japan-only the
car had a revolution on his hands
at home.
Now hasn't Comrade Stain an
other on his hand--to distract him?
It may be chance for Finland.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-10
T TELL Bill GOODBYE -. "a 4
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! lessly. I'm afraid not. It's twei;t
hours since ! left The mc3aa"':. It
seems as if"
Chris said, u hear an automo-
bile!"
Fabienne ran to the window and
saw the twin lights appearing over
the hill, coming closer. The car vas
slowing up in front of the house!
THE police?" Chris breathed in
a terror stricken whisper.
mo! 1 recognize the car. It's
Bill" Fabie,Ne stumbled little in
her eagerness to reach the door,
hearing his voice. Her knees folded
under her and she sat on the end of
Sonny's cot, step from the door
which was opening.
Chris! Are you here? OAR
ling"
Fabicnne looked up as Larry
drew his wife into his arms.
And beside her, mountainous,
strong aHl more wonderful than
the sight of angels, was Bill!
Tina, Fahienne thought, was the
moment ;GE hof 10 Stahd up ana
ocSH e"i''"i",t's' D"' , u"'et'He
stayGI TISEt S'Ie WE. YVES anu t Nv. iace
WfihNcU ~ ~ d ''t''I .i.''' u "0'i'e
way ana %''2 ne',E All 70 cry.
i'iH S"!", it'Ee' pio" YOUR nose
ana S'o' t;,''' i"S.ct' l want 70
near WHAT '"'% #'.I . sny'.'S:
ms I'0:'lS w.. ,s, C't.t' O", us arm arm,
around H'' S',' ,'.,, St1T ,s ''et
strc'S, ~ ',.o , - 80. - 90. . :" + IUoN az
was sn3fIf~a tr1Gol.iv
Chris was ta,I;jno, mcidlv. clear.
w. bravclv, telling them what she
had done.
ITS not your fault. Chris. rs
all mine. There's nothing to worry
about" Larry tod her, sha''ily.
DADS haH a S02a irlSHt' re Il l%
the ponce. Anu WiIh MaIIoFy
story 10 PACK you up I"eFe 5 no
troupe anea"' ., -,
Faole''''e' D'''' "''"' o'u you
uo: ..
NuI'iii!S til'1i'' ny S"ee'. t't-
~ ." ,:c,. - ~ ,,.a,,;tS, 49,;
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-10
CHAPTER, FCETY-SEVEN

CHAPTER, FCCTY- SEVEN
A ROOSTER crowed loudly IN
the yard back Of an o!u-fashioned
house set far back from the road
where Fah:crne Seymour. with her
coat collar turned up and her hair
tucked under her hat. sat beside
the drivers seat Of a white milk
truck. The driver had disappeared
around back Of the porch of the
old house.
He came back a few minutes
later and got in beside her.
"Where'd you want to get OFF," he
asked, giving her sidewise look
and wondering why he never picked
up any good looking ones. This
ones face was streaked and her
coat was crumpled and soiled from
Oil and smoke and smudge.
Just anywhere in the center of
town. 1-1ll hang around until the
garage opens and I can get help
to go get my car"
Tough luck. Bin drivin' all
ni2ht?"
She nodded. Casually, she said,
You ought to know all the folk
around this village. used to know
man who was an amateur-er-
radio fan. He had a sending station
around here some place. Met him in
Danbury at dance once"
Sure. Joe Willis. He got a prize
last year for doing some rescue
work when the lines was down. He
lives up the road a piece"
That's the one! Where does he
live?"
The little red house next to the
Congregational church"
1.-The Congregational church +?
That's on the green?" she asked,
hoping that the town had the usual
New England green.
Right"
Fabienne didn't say anything I'M
til they got near the village and
she saw the spires of the churches
through the barren branches of the
trees.
You can let me off any place
here" she said then.
It'll be pretty cold waiting. The
garage don't open until eight"
Oh. I don't mind" she said
heartily. "NaVbe | can rouse some
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-10

Duke. to be minister 10 Canada, was
approved by the Senate Foreign Re
latiCns COMMITTEES. Other nomjn:irr
for high diplomatic and g0Vc"r211...
tai positions submitted by Plys Do /
Roosevelt last week, among tncm
Charles Edison, TO be secretary 81 the
navy, won approval Of Y. '.",'s COM
mittees, and were dispatched To the
Senate for final action.
Cromwell would go TO Canada as
successor to Daniel c. Roper.
The Senate Finance Committee APP
proved the nomination Of Daniel W.
Bell TO be under secretary Of the
treasury.
Chairman Hughes, Democrat, Della
ware, announced that his judiciary
Subcommittee had approved tcnta-
lively FIR. RooseNeltS nomination Of
Francis Biddle, OF Pennsylvania. to
be solicitor general.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-01-10

, to the brick and tied it firmly with
string. Then she skirted the front
and side of the red cottage, praying
she'd meet TO one, that no one in
the house was yet awake.
Providence was with her. There
was neither sight nor sound Of a
human being when she broke the
glass in what SHE took to be a
kitchen window and dropped the
brick through, hearing it fall on the
floor.
Ellen brushed the last traces of
her afternoon sleep from her eyes
and went into the living room
where Nicky and Bill were keeping
the watch by the radio. Mike Ken
nedy should be on now" she told
them. "He's on WHBH."
The commentator had already
started his broadcast. When they
found him on the dial, he was say
ing, ". none of the usual crank
letters with clues, suggestions and
false leads that usually food po-
lice headquarters, newspaper and
radio offices. For that reason, this
station is inclined to agree with
the amateur operator who tele-
phoned this station a short time
ago to report an incident which
may have some bearing on the
Parsons case"
Bill, Nicky and Ellen leaned to-
ward the radio with tense faces.
Kennedy continued:
A few minutes ago telephone
call was received by WHBH. We
quote the following conversation,
word for word.
"WHBH? Let me talk to the
chief engineer. carson speaking,
chief engineer" Carson, this is
Joe Willis, WILKES, Danbury, Con-
necticut." go ahead Willis. What's
on your mind?" Something l
thought might have connection
with the Parsons mystery. The
police think they still might be
near New York. Well, a little while
ago 7 found a message wrapped
arounl a brick that had bc0,i
thrown in my kitchen" Hold the
wire, Willis. I'll write it down.
Okay, 60 ahead" IT'S kinda funny,
Carson, but here goes: Get this
message on networks. Matter of
life and death. Message is for Bill
just Bill. Tell him he's needed
where apple butter was made Re-
peat: Tell Bill he's needed where
apple butter was mader No name,
no address. That's Gil"
That, ladies and gentlemen, con-
cludes the message. If Bill is lis
tening-"
Eli was no longer listening; he
was on his feet, Issuing orders,
struggling into his coat, shouting,
ELLEN, yon get things ready here.
Bartlett, get Parsons on the phone
and tell him to be ready for me
when I pick him up. Don't tell him
or anyone else anything at ALL"
Chris said, DO you think"
Fabienne shook her head help