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ported and helped by the French
forces in that sector.
The British Army's attitude, these
circles said, is one of furious rage
against the Germans, caused not by
the pounding they have received
but by the incredibly revolving
scenes in which the German air
force and tanks had deliberately
slaughtered helpless refugee women
and children to spread panic among
the civilian population"
These are things" they con-
tinued. "the army can never forget,
and they will insure the Germans
the warmest welcome they have ever
received anywhere if they invade
this country"
Other Morse Points Taken.
The fall of Narvik was announced
In joint Admiralty War ONCE COM
munique.
Fageness and Forsneset in Norway
have also fallen to the Allies, the
communique said.
Narvik, long the goal of Allied
pressure by land and sea, had been
IN German hands virtually since the
April 8 opening of the German in
vasion Of Norway. The capture of
Narvik gives the Allies a sea and
air base on the Norwegian coast,
above the Arctic Circle, which COM
pares in proximity to Norways i'm
portant German-held cities with the
latter's nearness to the British Isles.
For example, Narvik is about 400
miles from Trondheim, which in
turn is approximately the same dis
tance from the nearest of the British
Isles. Germany, however, holds
other bases in the rich industrial
southern lobe of Norway which are
closer than Trondheim to the Brit
ish Isles.
British naval forces have sunk
seven German transports in the last
three days in waters near Narvik,
according to dispatch from Stock
holm by the Exchange Telegraph
Eo., British news agency.
(, Heavy naval gunfire of the
southeast coast of England was
heard this morning in several coast
towns. 1t continued for one hour.
No air raid warnings were sounded,
put many residents of one town who
Mere awakened by the thunder of
fhe guns went to air raid shelters.
: Withdrawal Necessary"
In a broadcast to the nation, Al
3red Duff Cooper, Minister of In
FORMATION, said grimly last night
that it would be necessary to with
sdraw our army from the positions
sthey now occupy" as a result Of sur
srender of King Leopold and his Bel
igian Army.
! Duff Cooper in his broadcast said
tthat "our hearts are calm and our
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southern point of the German drive
in this region.
Battle Lines Change Hourly.
The battle lines of the almost
encircled Allied Army of the north
were reported to be changing almost
hourly as superior German forces
swept over ground abandoned by IS
Belgian divisions.
French sources said, however, that
more than 30 miles of Channel coast,
stretching northward from Dunker-
que, still remained in Allied hands
and asserted that the pocketed
troops were continuing to fight with
determination"
The high command kept its plans
carefully guarded, but said that
action along the Somme was de
veloping favorably," and military
spokesmen acknowledged that the
operations in this sector were i'm
portant" in scope.
There were unofficial reports that
at least 30 divisions, numbering be-
tween 100000 and $4,000 men, were
ready for sustained drive along the
Aisne.
The French said the Germans
were blasting away at Dunkeroue
and Calais with long-range artil-
lery.
In Paris, meanwhile, the refugee
Belgian Senate and Chamber last
night approved the action of the
Belgian cabinet in disowning King
Leopold for his surrender and voting
to continue the fight on the side Of
the Allies.
Press Assails Leopold.
The French press bitterly assailed
Leopold for ordering his armies to
lay down their arms, thus leaving
the Allied left flank in the north un-
protected.
Editorials accused the monarch Of
"treachery" and said that Belgium
has been betrayed by her own King"
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Preparedness Unity
Speaker Is Kissed al
Peace Meeting
Economic Royolists'
Denounced at Session
In Mckinley School

IA speaker who suggested that this
country should present a united
front" in preparedness to preserve
its safety and liberty last night was
Missed at by large part of an audi
ence as he left the stage at q peace
meeting held in the auditorium of
Mckinley High School, under the
auspices of the Emergency Peace
Committee"
THE name of the speaker, whose
surname had been announced briefly
along with those of several others
who were in the audience and went
to the stage to deliver brief ad-
dresses, was unknown after the
meeting to Michael Howard. chair
man of the committee, who pre-
sided. Mr.. Howard explained he
had thrown away the names of those
who had come up from the audience
to speak.
There were cheers from the audi
ence for speakers who used such
terms as economic royalists" and
"imperialists," in referring to per-
sons responsible for and advocating
this country's preparedness program
to resist possible invasion.
Loyalty Questioned.
"A young woman outside the audi
torium yelled at some young men
distributing handbills: Where is
your loyalty to your country, you
blessed Communists" Inside there
was loud applause for speakers, ex-
cept for the one who urged the
''united 'front.'"
The principal speakers were DR..
James E. Jackson, jr., vice president
of the Southern Negro Conference,
and Frank Ingram, secretary treas
urer of the Workers Alliance Of
America.
DR.. jackson classed Hoover,
Morgan and Roosevelt" as i'm
perialists and declared they had
hastened to aid their "favorite i'm
perialists' abroad.
Hit Job Restriction.
Mr.. Ingram criticized recent legis-
lation regarding restriction of en-
ployment of Communists, aliens and
bund members and charged neglect
Of domestic welfare at the expense
Of preparedness.
The Rev. George Ackerly, assistant
pastor of Mount Pleasant Congre-
gational Church, and a woman whose
name was not announced took part
In an Unknown Soldier" skit. The
skit and singing by group of
colored singers received applause.
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Italy on Brink Of War,
With Action Expected
In Mediterranean
Attack on Suez ConoI,
Defensive Stroteey on
French Border Hinted
By the Associated Press.

-
ROME, May 29.-Italy fingered to-
night on the brink Of war which
many foreign and italian observers
expect Italy to start. possibly within
the next few days, but in North
Africa and the Mediterranean rather
than against France directly.
This view was supported by Nicola
Marchitto in a semi monthly politi-
cal review entitled The Conquest of
Empire"
He asserted Italy's offensive OBJ
Jectives" would be actions by the
navy and warplanes in the Mediter-
ranean, land war in Africa to con-
quer the Suez Canal and eventually
In the Balkans to protect Italian
interests.
Italian strategy. he wrote, is de-
fensive on both the French and
Tunisian French North African)
frontiers, but of q different charac-
ter on the Egyptian border.
The surrender of the Belgian
Army on the western front appeared
to have ended any chance the Allies
may have had to keep italy out of
the war by relaxing their blockade
restrictions.
Students Celebrate.
University student members of the
Fascist militia celebrated today the
10th anniversary Of the establish
ment of their branch of the Black
shirt fighting organiza ton In spe-
cial military ceremonies.
At Rome q battalion goose stepped
under Mussolini's balcony at the
Piazza Veneza.
Civilians began today to take over
some Of the posts left vacant by
men called TO arms and the govern
ment prepared to make many other
such replacements in case q civil
mobilization is put in effect.
Young Fascists served as traffic
police and women and girls were
seen IN Rome in uniforms and he'll
NETS riding motorcycles equipped
for air raid precaution duties.
Government ofnces are prepared
to substitute men called to arms
with pensioned employees in event of
civil mobilization. The pensioned
men will be rehired with preferences
being granted to fathers of large
families. or with sons fighting.
1o.ooo,oeo in Second Army"
A million and q half volunteers
women and minors enlisted through
the Fascist party-are prepared to
take over special jobs at q moments
notice. Many will be employed in the
industries and agriculture to replace
soldiers.
The party's plans for putting civil
ians to work cover a widespread net.
work. Seamstresses will be put to
work making uniforms. Women who
know how to drive cars will be
pressed into that line of work.
Party leaders estimated that
total of 100000 on-combatants
soon would be functioning In what
they called a second army"
Evening star., 1940-05-29
trade appears to have dwindled r.

trade appears to have dwindled r.
Gently.
One American oil company hu
continued to sell oil to Germany by
way OF Italy but In such . manner
that the British contraband control
mas been unable to present abso-
lutte evidence Of its destination.
British ofdcials, asked what the
United States could do short Of war.
seem to I'LL that American public
opinion might be effective In stop.
pink this kind Of trade, which has
already been placed under moral
embargo by the United States Gov-
ernment.
(Copyrisht. 1910, by Chicago Daily Nevs
Inc.)
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Bed Catches Fire

Gilbert Anderson. 43, Of Jackson
vile, Fla, was treated at Emergency
Hospital early today after his mat
tress caught fire at a hotel in the
TOO block Of Twelfth street NV.
He was suffering from the effects of
smoke but was not burned, doctors
said.
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Congo Told to Ignore
LeopoId's CopituIotion
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 2e.-The Bel
gian government. sitting In Paris,
has instructed the Governor Of the
Belgian Congo Ito ignore" the capt..
ulation Of King Leopold to the Ger
mans, the British Broadcasting Corp.
said IN q broadcast picked up here
today by the National Broadcasting
Co.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Paul Townsend, Noted Angler,
Dies of Traffic Injuries
Senator's Son Made
Marlin Fishing OFF
Maryland Popular

Paul Townsend, well-known
Washington sportsman, 37-year-old
son of Senator Townsend, Repub-
lican, of Delaware. died in Peninsula
Hospital, Salisbury, Md, early today
--nine days after he suffered a
broken neck as his car overturned
near Stow Hill.
He had been en- route to hunting
lodge on the Eastern Shore when the
accident happened. His body was
removed to Selbyville, Del.
Friends said the body would be re-
turned to Washington today. Fu-
neral services will be held at 1890
am. Saturday in the home Of Mr..
Townsend's brother-in-law, Prev
Savoy, 1889 Twenty ninth street
NV Burial will be in Rock Greek
Cemetery.
A native of Delaware, Mr.. Town.
send had lived here a great number
of years. He was president of the
Highway Engineering & Construc-
tion Co. of this city. The firm has
built many streets and highways in
the District and along the Atlantic
Seaboard.
Inaugurated Marlin Fishing.
MIR. Townsend and his brother
Jack were fishing enthusiasts. To
them is given the credit Of the in
auguration of marlin fishing at
Ocean City. Md. This sport now so
popularized found the two brothers
hanging up new records for catches
each year. They were firm believers
in conservation, and largely through
their efforts the practice of tagging
the fish and returning them to the
ocean was effected.
Mr.. Townsend was a member of
the American team in the interna-
tional tuna fishing contest in Can
ada for several years. Twice he was
captain. Not only was he interested
in catching large fish, but owned a
large trout fishing stream near
Thurmont, Md,
A big man physically, Mr.. Town.
send knew all the fishing tricks He
hit fish harder than any man I
ever have SEEN" said S. Kip Far
rington, noted fishing authority. Mr..
Harrington referred to the big game
fish of the ocean, such as the marlin
and tuna. But Mr.. Townsend was
equally deft with the finely tapered
tackle of the trout streams of Can
ada and upper Maryland. Each
spring, when the trout season
opened, he invited many famous an
glers and sportsmen from all over
the country to a week end of fish
ing at his lodge.
Fished From Schooner.
Five years ago Mr.. Townsend and
his brothers were co-owners of an
auxiliary-powered schooner from
which they fished off Ocean City.
They learned from the native fisher
men that white marlin came in
over hump in the ocean floor
Evening star., 1940-11-28
ErroI F|ynn's Yacht
Tied Up by Lawsuit
b. the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28.@Screen
Actor Enrol Flynn wants to listen to
the beach at Waikiki, but can't sail
Hawaii-ward until two other people
settle a lawsuit which has tied up
his $40 900 yacht Sirocco.
Flynn's plea for dissolution Of an
attachment against the vessel is be-
fore Superior Court judge for de-
cision.
The trouble goes back to the fact
that Flynn was born in Ireland and
has not completed his American
citizenship. A Federal restriction
prohibits ownership of boats by
aiiens. So Flynn transferred the
Sirocco to his business manager,
Walter o. Heinze.
Now Heinze is being sued by Seem
artist Niven Busch over an apart
ment house transaction and Busch
obtained an attachment.
Evening star., 1940-11-28

Ocean City docks In the summer
Of 1889.
Paul and Jack Townsend in re-
cent years fished from the luxuri-
GUS Jackpau 3rd, their private yacht.
AS their fishing guide they en-
ployed Bill Hatch, who has guid-
ed parties in all the famed
angling spots Of the world. But
Paul's fishing activities were not
limited to Maryland, Virginia or
Nova Scotia.
"Show me a spot where un-
usual game fishing exists, and
I'll go there, no matter where
it is" he said one day. Such en-
thusiasm led him all over the world.
The famed blue marlin and tuna
grounds Of Cat Cay, B. w. l., and
Cuba knew him, as did the sailflsh
grounds and tarpon grounds of
Central America. He had trav-
eled many thousands of miles in
search Of big and unusual fish. Paul
also pioneered the blue marlin fish
cries off Cape Hatteras, N. c. He
had the guides nose for fish.
Wherever there are unusual guam
titles Of feed for fish," he said,
there will be some big ones"
That keenness resulted in the catch
of big blue marlin off Hatteras, run
ming more than 400 pounds. Only
recently Paul Townsend returned
from a trip to Hatteras, where
Stanley Harris, manager of the
Washington baseball team was his
guest.
Served as Fathers Secretary.
For many years Mr.. Townsend
was secretary to his father at the
Capitol, and various times aided In
campaign work in Delaware. He
was Mason and member Of the
Shrine. He was a member of the
Congressional Club.
Mr.. Townsend's mother was killed
IN similar traffic accident when he
was IA years old. The third tragic
death in the family in three genera
tionS took place year and a half
ago when son of Mr.. Townsend was
killed in fall from the roof of the
home in Georgetown. Lately Mr..
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Mrs. Elizabeth Stoddard i,
Wife OF Author, Dies

Mrs. Elizabeth Bates Stoddard
wife of Lothrop Stoddard, author
and lecturer, died yesterday at hel
home, 2911 P street NV.
Mrs. Stoddard a daughter OF
Frederick B. Bates and Georgia F
Bates. had many friends in Wash
ington and in Boston, where she
was born. She and Mr.. Stoddard
came to Washington in 1888 and
have made their home here since
that time.
In musical circles Mrs. Stoddard
was known for her rich contralto
voice and her piano playing. She
sang in some of the leading
churches in Boston and in many
concerts. After moving to Washing
ton she kept up her interest in
music.
Mrs. Stoddard had been in i'll
health for several months, and after
her return in September from their
summer home on Cape Cod, she
became more seriously i'll.
Two children, Theodore Lothrop
Stoddard, jr., IA, and Mary Alice
Stoddard, II, survive Mrs. Stoddard.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Is States CIinging
10 Tradition Observe
Thanksgiving Today
Navy FomiIies Returning
From Far East Mark
Day on Shipboord

For Washington and the greater
part of the Nation Thanksgiving is
a memory, but it is being celebrated
officially today by is States and a
scattering of tradition lovers and
Republicans.
Washington stores are open as
usual, as well as private and Govern
ment Offices and schools. 1t is just
another Thursday for the District.
An exception is Edward F. Cola
day, Republican national committee
man for the District of Columbia
whose table today is weighted down
by turkey, cranberry sauce, and all
the traditional holiday food.
Non-committal as to his reasons,
Mr.. Colladay said, "I am not neces-
sarily celebrating THANKSGIVING, but
I'm having Thanksgiving dinner to-
day. I don't know whether other
Republicans here are having similar
meals"
The holiday is being observed to-
day in Maine, New Hampshire, Ver-
month, Massachusetts,, Rhode Is
land, Connecticut. Pennsylvania. Ar
kansas, Florida, North Carolina,
Tennessee, Oklahoma. Kansas, Iowa,
South Dakota and Nevada.
A pageant at Plymouth, Mass,
will depict the Pilgrims first
Thanksgiving Other observances,
of a non-historic nature, will in
clude football games, some of which
are scheduled for States in which
Thanksgiving officially was OBJ
served last week in accordance with
the Presidents proclamation.
About so women and children, the
families of United States Navy men
in the Far East, will celebrate the
day on shipboard, en- route home
from Asia's danger zone.
Wall Street markets are open, but
Pennsylvania bank employees and
those of most financial institutions
In that State receive a second holi-
day today. Some Army selectees
from Pennsylvania and Kansas are
just out of luck today. They missed
turkey dinner last week on what
was a workaday Thursday in their
home towns and today are in Army
camps in adjoining States where
the holiday is over.
Evening star., 1940-11-28

Townsend had made his home at
the Wardman Park Hotel.
Besides his. father, Mr.. Townsend
is survived by his widow, who was
formerly Miss Theodore Thompson
of Philadelphia; two daughters,
Diana and jeanette Townsend; |;
three brothers, Jack, Jules and
Preston Townsend Of Delaware, and
two sisters. Mrs. Prev Savoy Of this
city and Mrs. Jack Tubbs Of Della
ware.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Guurdsmen Face Delay,
Florida Camp Unfinished
BY the Associated Press.


CAMP BLANDING, Fla, Nov. %.
Water and sewage facilities may
not be completed in time for Ma
tional Guardsmen to be brought
here on the December 4 date origi-
nally set, but the remainder of the
camp is taking shape rapidly.
Less than two months ago this
site was a big pile of sand and
swampland, part jungle and part
barren wasteland. Now frame build
ings and tents for 10000 men are
nearing completion on the 10000
acre reservation.
Material for sewage and water
facilities could not be kept flowing
fast enough, however, so Col. r. H
Kelley has recommended to the War
Department that arrival of the
Guard be delayed 10 days from the
December date.
The facilities may yet be COM
pleted by December 4, but Col
Kelley doesn't want to take a
chance.
Evening star., 1940-11-28

called the Jackspot. They also
learned that the native guides did
not know how to catch them.
Employing the sailflshing tech
nique developed long ago in Flor
ida, the brothers opened up the
white marlin fisheries off Ocean
City, doing most of their angling
near the Jackspot and Winter
Quarter Lightship, but ranging
farther afield, even out to the off,
shore Gulf Stream, searching for
marlin and tuna. Today the Ocean
City marlin fisheries are a mecca
for sportsmen from all the world.
More than 1900 of these oceanic
jumping jacks were landed on the
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Skeletons PIowed Up
On Old Mormon Trail

By the Associated PreSS.
VICTORVILLE, Calf, Nov. 28-
Skeletons Of five persons-each bur-
led in a sitting position, hands
clasped as If in prayer, and facing
the Mojave River-have been
plowed up in cornfield.
Sheriff's officers said they may
have been pioneers following the old
Mormon trail. The ranch on which
the discovery was made oyerlooks a
ford used by pony express riders.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
Sub to Be Launched;
Built in 9 Months

BY the Associated Press.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H, Nov. 28.-
The submarine Grenadier, built in
less than nine months at cost of
$3,500,o0O, will be launched at the
navy yard tomorrow.
Mrs. Walter S. Anderson, wife of
the rear admiral directing naval
intelligence. will be the sponsor.
The submarine will be the fourth
to slide down the ways here this
year. The others were the Trout,
Triton and Grayling.
Evening star., 1940-11-28
TO THE RESIDENTS OF ARLINGTON COUNTY

The Shopping adjoining Community
parking facilities than S.
built better
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03

tainment vii lbe offered and re. treatments served. Edward Digimas orchestra will play.
 Christopher Aucella will be in- stalled was president. Other officer are Edward Digimas, vice president; Stanley Lucas, secretary; Joseph Zujus, treasurer.
 Floyd Rasmussen will be the in- stalling officer, with Town Chair man J. Warren Upson assisting him.
 Talks will be given by Mi. Ras- mussen, MT. Upson and other promi- nuent members of the local G. O. P.
 Drama May 26
 Plans were completed for a drama and dance May 26 at Venta hall 10S Green street, by the Provincis Di Foggia society and auxiliary at a meeting last evening. Mrs. Fele- cetta Melone and Alexander Yose were elected co-chairmen of the committee in charge.
 Others elected to various commit tees were as follows: Secretaries, Mrs. Angeline Grasso and Michael Russo; treasurers, Mrs. Concetta Lago and Vincenzo Gentile; public ity, Mrs. Angeline Maglieri; master of ceremonies and president of the auxiliary.
 On the general committee are: Anna Vassala, Mrs. Concetta Mag lieri, Angeline Mama, Josephine Bozzuto, Dora DeLangis, Josephine Mandino, Vincenzo Gentle, Antonio Iannero, John Colucci, Luigi Ricci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
WELFARE BOARD
 NAMES INGLIS
Four 10 One Vote Ends Speculation -ZappOne
 Appointed Investigator

Appointments made last night by the board of public welfare and Superintendent Martin F. Hayden became effective today. Wallace J. Inglis, of Baldwin avenue, an en- ploye of the department for some years, became clerk-investigator, a post held by MT. Hayden before his recent election as superintendent.
 Nicholas Zappone, president of the Young Democratic club, replaced MT. Inglis as an investigator. Mau- rice Egan took over as a case work CT, and Eva Casey began serving as stenographer at the city food base.
 The welfare board elected MT. Inglis by a Al vote. 'r.1e dissenting ballot was cast by John Reidy, son of Alderman Thomas J. Ready. MT. Inglis was nominated by Commis- sioner Walter Torrance, while MT. Reidy was nominated by Commis- sioner Edward Rafferty, aldermanic member of the board.
 The salary for MT. Inglis' post was fixed at $2,000. MT. Hayden had received $2,750, but members point ed out that he often served as act ing superintendent and had been with the department for 18 years. Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne, chairman of the board, did not participate in the voting, saying he would cast a ballot only in case of a tie.
 Following the appointment of MT. Inglis, the board voted to authorize Supt. Hayden to fill any vacancies in the department. MT. Hayden then announced he would appoint MT. Zappone, MT. Egan and Eva Casey.
 The board took no action on a proposal that instead of clerk-in- vestigator an assistant superintend- ent be elected.
 Mir. Hayden became superintend- ent a month ago, being named to succeed the late Miss Grace White. His former position had been vacant since his promotion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-03
|IDUNA CIRCLE
 TO HOLD SALE
Mrs. Anna GustafSOn En= tertainS Zion Lutheran
 Church Members

Mrs. Anna Gustafson entertained members of the Iduna circle of Zion Lutheran church at her home on Walnut street Monday evening. Mrs. Anna Thomas presided. Final prep arations for the rummage sale April 12 were made. The president reported good income from the supper served in the church base ment last week. Plans are being made for a "smorgasbord" in the near future. Mrs. John s. Larson invited the ladies to meet at her home in Oakville on April 15.
 Among those attending the meet ing were Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. Robert Feest, Mrs. Gustaf Johnson, Mrs. Signe Larson, Mrs. Mathilda Larson, Mrs. E. Einar Kron, Mrs. Elmer Stevenson, Mrs. Walter Ru- dolph, Mrs. oJhn Larson, Miss Alice Gustafson and Mrs. Anna Gustaf- son.