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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19

(Continued from Page D from the pilots course is traced on a chart. This training is primarily responsible for the successes the British aviators have been gaining in their night assaults.
 A comparison of the damage done to British and German objectives must be speculative, for though the British authorities allow American correspondents to visit bombed areas, the Germans do not. Corre- spondents in London too are per- mitted to cable abroad extensive stories about all raids. but the Ger man censorship does not grant Berlin correspondents similar facil- ities.
 Nazis Very Secret
 German policy is one of close concealment while British policy is much more open. Reports which British pilots bring home, however, indicate continuously extensive dam age is being inflicted on the totali- tartan countries. Confirmation is received at times from neutral sources, as for instance ,today's re- port from Vichy that British raid over Boulogne on Saturday night virtually destroyed the city's com- mercial port and naval and air bases"
 An air offensive has three prime objectives: To annihilate the ene- my's aviation strength; to destroy combatant bases and factories, and to depress civilian morale. There is no reason to believe either belliger- ent can overwhelm the others air power in the present phase of opr- ations. It is possible to assume. how- ever, that molestation of totalitarian combatant bases may have been more extensive than in Britain be- cause they are much more numerous owing to the larger areas open to attack and because night assaults meet with less effective opposition than daylight raids.
 Factory Destruction
 Tn the long run the consequenceG of factory destruction must ke to the disadvantage of Germany bee cause Great Britain can draw upon Canadian productivity and can pure chase factory output fFom the United States where there e . cons etant increase Of ayailabls material fNs u~stsst= ssss
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(ConGinued from Page D parachutists or otherwise violated customary usages of international law.
 The main object of the days first flights, according to DNB, official German news agency, was to ob- serve damage done to wharveS, air. dromes and defense centers in yeS- terday's widespread raids which, the Germans claimed, resulted in the destruction of 147 British fight CTS and telling blows" to objectives in the London area.
 Fresh formations of Heinkel-1ll and Dornier-17 bombers were or dered to pay special attention" to harbors, Royal Air Force bases and anti-aircraft defenses, DNB said, while fighters winged overhead to protect them.
 Great Successes Claimed
 Meanwhile, the German high command claimed great successes for the German air force in yester- days raids.
 Important military objectives' such as industrial works, railroads, anti-aircraft guns, airdrom $ around London and other targets in Kent and Hampshire were att tackled with good results" the high command said
 In attacks on Channel shipping the communique said, a 4000-ton enemy merchantmen was sunk and another was severely damaged.
 Large fires and explosions were observed after all of these raids and several ships were hit at anchor irl British ports, the high command claimed, adding that British plane: bombed western and southern Ger many without causing important damage"
 German bombers last night at tackled gasoline stores east of Lon. don, arms factories at Norwich anc in Essex, ports at Milfordhaven Avonmcuth, Bournemouth ant Weymouth and several airdrome: in southern England and near. Liv' erpool.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
Nazis Warned Saturday


 The American note followed 8 warning Saturday that the Ger man government would not be "re- sponsible" for the safety of the American Legion if it followed the course the United States had out lined to all belligerents in obtain ing safe conduct pledges.
 The German message said that the route touched the area of Ger man military operations against Great Britain and advised the ves- sel take 'less dangerous" course.
 The American Legion sailed from Petsamo, Finland. last Friday bound for New York with 397 war refugees on board. Included among the pas sengerS was Mrs. J. Borden Harrl- man, American Minister to Norway. At her rate of speed she should be passing through the danger area, to- night or tomorrow.
 The American note pointed out that it had officially taken up with the German foreign ministry on August g, the proposed route of the American Legion from Petsomo to New York, together with statement that the ship was scheduled to sail from Petsamo on the 18th.
 Tcld of Date of Departure
 'aThe United States government was informed on Aug. 13 that the German foreign office had stated that the appropriate German au- thorities had been informed of the date of departure. course and de- scription of the American Legion" {" the note said, 'The understanding being that the vessel would depart on. August IS, and, if she should depart at later date, then the for eign office would again have to be notified three days before the actu- al departure since otherwise 1t would not be possible to give in- formatory instructions to the ap- propriate German authorities"
 The note asserted that the Ger man government also said that, since its submarine activities were directed, insofar as neutral ships were concerned, against merchant ships only, it was tout of the ques- ton" that German forces should stop or take any other measures against neutral vessels of war"
 Because the American Legion is an army transport, she is classed as a war vessel.
 The note said that late on the afternoon of August IA - two days before the American Legion was scheduled to sail, the German for- eign office had informed the Amer ican embassy that the German air force had objected that the pro- posed course would bring the ves- sel into the field of dangerous air operations"
 "Under instructions of the United States government on August l4," the note said, "the attention Of the foreign ofiice was invited to the as. galraEces which 1t had given that the appropriate German authorities had been duly informed of the date of departure. course and description of the American Legion, and it was asked to stand by its original ae- ceptance of the cousse cs the Ail>eF- lean Legion" The nete eald ehe American government he'd given "serious and protracte6 eoneieeEa- tf@~f ft~ ths ssef4s ss e~@ tee f~4e-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
HURLEY ALMOST
 ASSURED TO WIN
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Cross forces listed strength at Waterbury, Meriden, Norwich pos- sibly New Britain, and smaller com munities about the state, especially in Litchfield county.
 With the division over guberna- torial candidates, a fight over other places on the ticket was forecast in many quarters. Some sources went so far as to say each side had drafted rival states.
 If Hurley were nominated. ob- servers believed Sen. Maloney, whc has been in control of the party machinery since 1884. would find himself in a lesser position. A United Press dispatch last spring said Hur- ley and Maloney had broken poli- tically. This story since has been confirmed by developments. Hur ley's nomination and election would mean his elevation to the leadership of the party.
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(Continued from Page D that these witnesses include state police, chemist, and national fire underwriters.
 Disagreeing that continuance would not inconvenience the state as seriously as MT. Galullo believed, MT. Ciano said that he was asking for the continuance today in order that the state could notify its con- tinuances in due time. MT. Ciano also pointed out that MT. Galullo himself had often put off a case, to the disconvenience of the defense.
 Denying this charge, MT. Galullo said he has often made his position clear to the ''bar of the city.
 "A first continuance is granted as a matter os cou-se," he said. But the state objects vigorously to a second continuance"
 The prosecutor then pointed out that the case was returned on Aug. 3 and continued to Aug. 2, which date was actually the one on which a first continuance was granted to Aug. 21.
 Could Change Plans
 "Mr. Mascolo could have made his plans accordingly, if he believed that Aug. 2l would not be a convenient date for him to appear, MT. Gall ullo said. But on Aug. q. Mir. Mas colo believed he would be able to appear"
 Judge John L. Gaffney said that Mir. Mascolo had called him request ling the continuance, but that he answered that he would walt to find out how Mir. Galullo felt about 1t. The judge said that Mr. Mas colo told him he was going to Rockingham. N. Y.. for a day.
 The case may well be tried first on Wednesday morning and MT. Mascolo would be able to leave for Rockingham after trial. the Judge declared. He said that he would inc form Mir. Mascolo of the decision this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19

being bombed by Italian aviatorS."
 The high command reported that British raiders had again bombed Milan, Turin and Cuneo in Italy's industrial triangle during the night but that mo victims were reported"
 The planes dropped propaganda leaflets, the communique said, and three bombs were dropped over Mi Ian, hitting one home"
 Other bombs fell in the country side, the high command said.
 The communique said Italian av- iation in North Africa had bombed ports and air bases at the city ot Si Barrani and enemy camps and automobile units southeast of Sol- lum in Egypt.
 All of the Italian planes returned safely, the communique said.
 British Planes Bomb
 Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 19 - (UPo - The Royal Air Forces middle East command said today that British raiding planes had bombed the Italian military airdrome at Addis Ababa, scoring direct hits on foul hangars and starting a gasoline fire All British planes returned safely the communique said.
 It was the first British raid thus far on the Addis Ababa airdrome although the RAF has repeatedly bomber Diredava, Jijiga and other Ethiopian air bases and supply de- pots.
 Greece Expects Maxi Aid
 Athens, Greece, Aug. 19 - CUP) Informed Greek quarters profess ed to believe today that Germany had promised to protect Greek neu- trality and prevail upon Italy te give the Greek merchant marine free passage through the Mediter- ranean.
 Their belief was based on in- formation that Premier John Me- taxas had talked for an hour by long distance telephone yesterday with a member of Adolf Hitler's cabinet in Berlin.
 Reports that Germany had given assurances of any kind to Greece were not, however, ofiicially con- firmed.
 But informed circles said the Greek passenger liner Eli Empiricos 2.200 tons, which yesterday canceled a sailing scheduled for August 20 now planned to sail August 23 for Lisbon as a result of the converse tion with Berlin.
 If such assurances were given, it was said. they would sever to break the tension between Italy and Greece resulting from the assassin ation of the Albanian nationalist Duut Hoggia. the torpedoing Of the Greek Cruiser Helle last week and the bombing of two Greek destroy CTS.
 Some quarters believed q peaceful settlement might ensue, but no one professed to have any Idea as tc what concessions. if any. Italy might demand Of Greece.
 tftalian newspapers have been suggesting cession Of . part oI northern Greece 10 AibaniaJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19

by the fact that yesterday, in Og- densburg, not far from the Canadian border, President Roosevelt and Prime Minister w. L. Mackenzie King of Canada, conferred and agreed on a joint defense board.
 Montcalm struck at what is now the eastern United States through the St. Lawrence valley in 1758. Gen. John Burgoyne used the same route during the revolution, reaching the Hudson river valley and Saratoga, N. Y, before he was stopped. Only a supervising naval victory on Lake Champlain, prevented the plan from succeeding in the War of 1872. Ii the United States is ever attacked again military eperts believe the same route will be used, aimed at cutting the industrial east from the rest of the country.
 Aviation In Action
 Aviation went into action on reconnaissance and light bombing missions at 4:30 a. m. Thirty min ntes later ground troops comprising advance guards entered the mo- mans land 10 to 12 miles wide which separates the invading" and the de lending" armies.
 Contact was soon established and the word flashed back to central commands which set in motion the main striking forces of Maj. Gen. Woodruffs' invading black and Lieut.. Gen. Hugh A. Drums defending blues.
 Night and day until Thursday noon, the opposing forces will march and counter-march across the rolling hills of the northern New York dairy country, eXpending mil lions of rounds of blank ammunl- tio to the wonderment of the natives ad the alarm of the brazig herds.
 The Black Army is that of a coalition of eastern and western na- tions, and has invaded the United States after first engagin our fleet in the Pacific. It also made landings in force in New England and New Jersey.
 Flanking Movement
 The black force of Gen. Wood- ruff, has pushed west through the Lake Champlain area in flanking movement, opposed only by small blue forces. The blues now have brought up an approximately equal force, and the opponents face each othsr along a 34-mile battle line from the St. Lawrence south to
 All units were ordered to provide security measures against air
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
THREE ASSAULT
 CASES ARE TRIED
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The victim, whose face and head were thickly bandaged, was unable to give a motive for the assault, saying merely that he was attacked after having had drink with Gri- muck.
 Hackerman Used Knife
 In the case of Hackerman, Prose- cutting Attorney Michael J. Galullo said that the accused stabbed War ren Cooke, 27, of 140 North Main street, three times in the back with treated for superficial cuts at St.. Mary's hospital Hackerman, whose record also showed an acquaintance with the police, said nothing on his behalf.
 Following Grinuck's convection, Judge Gaffney declared that the po- lice should cleanup the East Aurora flats because it is public menace" 7" Supt. of Police William J. Roach said after court, however, that the dumps, known as Squatters' Holly wood" are at present clean of shacks the only hut now standing there being occupied by the dumps care- taker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
Agreement Pleases.

Toronto, Ont, Aug. 19.-(UP)- Tine joint defence agreement of the United States and Canada was de- scribed today as "the most advanced international political gesture in the history of the North American con- tiaent," by Premier Mitchell Hep burn of Ontario.
 Hepburn, long a bitter political foe of Prime Minister Mackenzie King, one of the negotiators of the agreement, applauded it provided it is applied to the immediate arming of the two countries and aid to Great Britain"
 Having regard for our popula- tiops and resources, undoubtedly we are at the moment the most de- fenseless and most coveted countries in the world" Hepburn said. On the other hand, should the industry and resourcefulness of our peoples be fully harnessed, we would not only be able to defend ourselves but at the same time render to the British that support to which they are entitled"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
UNITED STATES, CANADA AGREED
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 It was considered probable MT. Roosevelt would appoint George c. Marshal, army chief of staff, Ad- miral Harold R. Stark, chief of nav al operations, Maj. Gen. H. H. Ar mold, chief of the army air corps and Rear Armiral John H. Towers, chief of the navys bureau of aero- nautics.
 MT. Roosevelt arrived at the sum- mer White House here, late last night after concluding his confer ence with MT. King. The statement, in which he and MT. King announc- ed the agreement, made it clear that no time would be lost in linking the defense of Canada to that of this country.
 Discuss Problems
 "The Prime Minister and the President have discussed the mutur- al problems of defense in relation to the safety of Canada and the United States" their statement said. Tt has been agreed that a per- manent joint board on defense shall | DC SCG Qp GU Ol1SC Oy bAAS wv NOba4A- tries"
 This permanent joint board on defense shall commence immediate studies relating to sea, land and air problems including personnel and material.
 Tt will consider in the broad sense the defense of the north half of the western hemisphere"
 "The permanent joint board on defense will consist of four or five members from each country, most of them from the services. It will meet shortly"
 MT. Roosevelt is expected, shortly, to follow the Canadian agreement with an announcement that the United States is about to buy or lease Key British possessions in this hemisphere for establishment ot new naval and air bases.
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(Continued from Page D Manufacturers National Bank, $2,- 282.59: Waterbury Savings Bank, $l4,9l4.Ol; Dime Savings Bank, $23o. .93; New Haven Savings Bank, $3,977.47; National Savings Bank, New Haven, $2,141.39; Colonial Trust Co., s1.671.10: Colonial Trust O.. $921T.
 The miscellaneous items iues;s1e furniture, valued at $200, and $eSes- cry, valued at S200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
TAG DAY TO BE
 HELD SATURDAY

The Connecticut Chapter, Mothers of American Sons, today applied to Mayor Vincent A. Scully for permis- sion to hold 8 tag day Saturday. Approval of the application by the mayor is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
Great Battle Raging ToGuard New England
Attempt Being Made to Cut Off Industrial East From Rest of COuntry-POwerfuI Invasion Army Fought
BY DAN ROGERS United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

With First Army in the Field Upper New York State) Aug 19-(UP)-A defending army met hostile army at dawn today in the upper St. Lawrence valley the historic route of invaders of the United States It was sham war; involving 00O regulars and National men of the first army but it was given particular joint
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
ARSON CASE HAS
 BEEN ASSIGNED

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
JEANNETTE HALL
 LEFT $l95.356

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-19
WAR MOVES ON
 TODAY'S BOARD

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NAZlS RELAXED
 AIR PACE TODAY

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-02
Bad Driving Conditions
Blamed For Accidents

Ann Arbor. Mica Dee ? Bad
driving conditions were blamed for
three accidents which occurred N
this area during the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Sheldon,
Route i. Whitmote Lake. We're
treated at st. Joseph's Mercy Hos
pital here sunday evening for in
juries sustained when car driven
by Mrs. Sheldon coll.ded head on
with one driven by Henry Z. No. d
man. 80, BIZ Packard Rd., on
Whitmore Lake Rd.
Mrs. Sheldon told sherin's officers
that she ost control of her car
which skldded on a curve. crashing
into the Nordman auto Mr. Nord-
man was treated for minor injuries
by a Whitmore Lake physician.
Ralph Hunt. Route >. Saline, de-
clined medical treatment for a
bruised. knee Saturday after his car
collided with a truck driven by
Ray mond George Johnson. this city,
at Pauln Blvd. and Hutch ms Ave.
here. Tire marks indicated the
hunt car skidded 80 feet on icy
pavement before colliding with the
truck, police said.
Several guard posts on Washte-
nav Rd We're damaged late Satur-
day when Neil Allen, 2S2S Saline
Rd. lost control OF his car which
skidded into them.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-02
Last Rites Conducted
For Mrs. R. H. Beranek

Ann Arbor Mich, Dec. 2-Fg-
neral services were conducted this
afternoon at the Muehlig Chapel
for Mrs Emily $. Beranek, 81, W fe
of f. Harold Berauek. She died al
the home Of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William Beranek. Saturday
following an illness of week
Rev. Howard Busching officiatel
and interment was in Bethlehem
Cemetery.
Nj. Beranek, who was born Dec.
IS, 1905, In Cache Bay, Ont, had
lived in Ann Arbor for the las.
II years. She was married 10 NJ:
Beranek May \. 1925.
In addition 10 her husband she is
survived by eight daughters. Cath
crime. Florence. Margaret Ruth
Irene, Doris Barbara and Winiired.
all a home; two sons. James and
Thomas at home, her parents. Mr..
and Mrs John Carson, North Bay.
Ont. a brother. A. Carson, Ann
Arbor, and a nephew.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-02
BeIIeViIIe

Belleville. Mich. Dec -
Miss Julia Savage returned to her
teaching duties at Berrien Springs
and Miss Verda Savage 10 her stu
dies at Michigan State Normal Col
lese after having spent the holiday
with their parents in Belleville.
Vernon Porter Michigan State Nor
NAL College student also returned
after having spent the holiday with
Miss Verda
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds
and son James spent the week
end in Washington. Pa. at the
home OF John T. Reynolds who re-
turned home with them for few
days visit.
Irene Champaign is a new stu
dent in the seEenth grade this
week.
Mrs Daryl Raymond and Mrs.
Joseph Spring were in Detroit
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Robson return.
ed home from their deer hunt In
the northern part OF the state Mon
day night.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Mesic.
daughter. Harvena. Mrs. j. d.
Palmer. Ypsilanti, Mr. and Mrs.
Bernard Kott, Detroit. were Thurs
day dinner guests at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kott, Hur-
on River Drive
Mrs. George Copp. Harris Rd. has
been quite i'll the past two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs Wyhe Pitcher
moved to their new home on Huron
River Drive this week
Mrs. Henry Murphy, San Gabriel.
Cal who has been visiting her
nieces. Mrs. Orrin Post. Belleviile.
and Mrs. Otto Thorn, Wayne, left
on her trip Sunday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-02
London
MR.. MRS. EARL GRAssLEY
SURPRISED ON ANNIVERSARY

London, Mich, Dec, "A com
plete surprise was planned for Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Grassley Sunday to
celebrate their silver wedding an.
niversary which was November 2S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Peterson, Ann
Arbor, invited her parents to go
home with them for the day, but ac-
cording TO a prearranged p an,
made an excuse to return to the
Grassley home. where several
friends and relatives had been busy.
The unsuspecting couple. upon
entering the house, found the ia
BILE set and laden with delicious
food including turkey and A huge
wedding cake To make the sur
prise more complete there was no
evidence OF anyone's presence,
since the cars had been driven
away. but upon opening their liv-
ing room door they We're greeted
by the group OF friends.
A gift. thickly wrapped and pre-.
scented by Loyal Grassley. was
found TO be an old-style kerosene
lamp, such as was used when they
began their married life While
they were busy unwrapping the
joke gift, a beautiful floor lamp
was placed near them as a gift
from the. group.
The bountiful dinner was great
ly enjoyed. The delicious wedding
cake was baked by Mrs. Ethel
Grassley.