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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
AXIS NIGHT RAIDS TAKE
 SUDDEN STOP
Bad Weather Prevents Murderous Assaults on
 MidIands of Island
fBy ASSOCIATED PREssl

The Axis air raids on Great Bri- tain last night are described as the lightest on the island this month.
 Britons credited bad weather with the softening of the attacks on the midlands which started fur iously.
 Last night several swarms of raid CTS attempted to penetrate the Lon- don defenses but after short time disappeared and failed to put In reappearance.
 The antiaircraft fire lit up the murky heavens as the raiders were repelled.
 There is no report that other sections of the midlands were raid- ed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
British Officer Is
 Prisoner
Air Marshal of Middle East Forces Forced Down in
 Sicily, Captured
(By Associated Press)

The Italian High Command an- nounces the capture of Great Brit aims new Vice Commander of the Air Forces in the Middle East.
 Air Marshal Owen Tudor Boyd and six others, four of them offi- cers, made a forced landing in Sicily enroute to the Near East and were taken prisoners.
 The British Air Ministry has &C., knowledged that Boyd and others are Italian prisoners.
 When capture was certain, the British officers set fire to their plane and it was destroyed, only certain parts of the framework re- maining.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
Peace Edition Issued by
 Newspaper

ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. 22. = The Morning Atlanta Constitu- tion, one of the largest news papers in the South. swept all war news from the front page on yesterday mornings edition and devoted the entire space to accounts of holiday festivi- ties and the picture of three small girls. kneeling in church services with the caption:
 "Confident of showers ei blessings and fearing no show CTS of bombs"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
Defenders Move Into War Material Supply Base
 in Albania
FASCIST TROOPS ARE
 RETREATING RAPIDLY
Mussolini' 5 Threat 10 Break Back Proves
 10 Be Great FizzIe
(By ASSOCIATED PREss)

Italian Premier Benlto MuSsoiini's threat to break the back of Greece" has taken a boomerang setback.
 MussoliniS own High Command acknowledges the fall of the forti- fled city of Koritza, key Italian supply base
 The Greek governments spokes- man this morning also said that by nightfall there might not be a single Italian left in the Greek territory.
 The Italians fell back so rapidly that the advancing Greeks could hardly keep up with them
 Italian endorsements are being rushed to the front in an attempt to regain the captured city with the immense stores of war material but in face of the movement of the Greek forces, this seems improb- able
 Another Threat
 The Fascist High Command an- nounces that the Greek troops are moving toward Pogradetz near the Albanian Yugoslavia border where thousands Of Italians have crossed the frontier, surrendered and been interned.
 The Athens communique says "our heroic troops entered Koritza triumphantly and the advance of our troops continues everywhere. A general display of the Greek flag has been ordered Albanians cheer the arrival of our troops liberating them from Fascist iron heel.'
 Major Defeat
 The retreat of the Italians from Koritza, 10 m les inside the AL banian border, marks the first ma- jor turning point against the in- vasion of Greece and the conflict has now become a Greek counter in- vasion of Albania
 Italys second main supply base at Argirocasto, southwest of Kor- itza is also threatened with immed- fate capture as the Italians are advancing rapidly on a 100 mile front.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
U. }. AID TO BRITAIN IS
 NOW AT PEAK
President Challenges Any, one 10 Show How Planes
 Can Be Built Faster

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Nov. 22- President Roosevelt, at a confer ence with newsmen today, indicat- ed that present conditions in Am erican aid to Great Britain is near the peak.
 The President said everything possible is being done at the pres ent time and consideration is being given to expanding American as- sistance.
 The President challenged anyone to show him a way that planes could be built faster and asserted that you can't pass a bill or issue an order and get planes the next day"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
VALUABLE BOMB SIGHT NOT GIVEN
 BRITISH FORCES
President RooseveItM Makes Statement Through
 His Secretary

HYDE PARK, N Y, Nov. 22.- President asserted, through William Hassett, secretary, that this Na- tion's most efficient bomb sight remains a military secret and is not being released to Great Britain along with 46 bombing planes.
 The President said that the bombers are equipped with the Sperry bomb sight.
 Hassett further said the Norden sight, used on the top grade 0s American bombers, is being with held from the British and the Sperry is considered Hess obsolete" :"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
kinu Opens New Session Parliament; Says Empire
 Will Fight for Freedom
lRx Associated Pressl

King George opened a new ses- sion of Parliament with solemn as- surances the British Empire will fight until freedom is made se- cure"
 The King expressed satisfaction at the ever increasing volume ot munitions arriving from the Unit ed States.
 The Kings optimism was echoed by Prime Minister Churchill who also told the members of the House of Commons that Great Britain has voted to give "a helpful meas ire of assistance to the Greeks and also that no matter what dam age Nazi bombs were doing to Great Britain the cities and Vii lages will be rebuilt after the fight ing is over.
 In the House of Lords, Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax declared that Great Britain made proposals of trade agreement with Russia and he had some reason to lDe- lieve the proposals are acceptable.
 Parliament opened as Rumanla's S Premier Antonescu and Foreign Minister Prince Sturza arrived h Germany. thus strengthening tie belief Rumania is already domin- ated by the Nazis and is about ready to officially join the Axis alliance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22

WASHINGTON = For about l6o years, the Vice-President of the United States has been either pure figure-head or else trouDle- maker in the family of his chief, the President.
 Tom Marshall, Vice-President under Woodrow Wilson, is remem- bered only his his remark. What this country needs is good five cent cigar"
 Charles G. Dawes, Vice-President under Coolidge, became famous when his alarm clock allegedly failed to go off and he arrived at the Capitol too late to change tie vote. Charley Curtis will only be re- membered because of his social war to place his half-sister ahead of Mrs. Alice Longworth at dinner. And Jack Garner will go down in history because of his private re- frigerator and his covert opposition to Roosevelt.
 None of these Vice-Presidents was an active worker for the head of his administration; many of them de- liberately hindered it.
 Now. however, for the first time in history, we have a Vice-Presi- dent who, instead of being a sore- thumb, will be a right hand of the President. Wallace was trained un- der Roosevelt and can be counted upon to be a great asset, not de- terrent.
 It is not supposed to be known yet. but already Wallace has discuss ed ideas with the President where by he will work on three important problems. They are:
 1. To act as Jason officer be-
 tween the White House and
 Congress. This is the most
 important job of all.
 2. To act as sort of ambas-
 sador -at-large in cement
 ing Good Neighbor rela-
 tions between the United
 States and Latin America,
 especially where Congress
 sional affairs are con-
 cerned.
 3. To formulate plans for
 shifting the nations in-
 dustrial economy from ar
 mament to a normal basis,
 after the war is over
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
L0(kHEEDS
 RAID NAzI
 PLANE BASE
American Made Ships Ef- feet Quick Raid-IWo
 Germans Ragged

LONDON. Nov. 22. = Amerlcan- made Lockheed Hudson bombers bounced on a German airfield at Stavanger, Norway, this morning in a destructive attack "as quick as it was heavy" the Air Ministry an- nounced.
 It was declared the raid was car ried out as German planes returned to assault England after having been grounded by a night of dirty flying weather.
 An official announcement said two Nazi raiders were downed this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
GEN. pERSHING IS OFFERED AN
 AMBA55AD0R5HIp

HYDE PARK, N. Y., Nov. 22.- President Roosevelt disclosed today that he has asked Gen. John J. Pershing to become American Am bassador to France but the AEF Commander-in-C Chief declined with regret on the advice of his physi- clans.
 Gen. Pershing is now 80 years of age and has been in poor health for the past several years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
River Ports 0fGerl1lany
 Air Raided
Waves of British Planes Drop Explosive and
 Ineendiary Bombs

LONDON, Nov. 22.-Attacking in waves lasting several hours, Brit ish bombers early yesterday morn ing "showered their high explosives and incendiary bombs on the quays, docks and warehouses" on Duis- burg and Ruhrort, the largest river ports of Germany.
 The British Air Ministry said the raid must inevitably disorganize essential traffic and destroy in- dispensable war materials"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
GOVERNOR RAINIER
 REELECTED, KANSAS
Democratic State Central Committee May Go 10
 Court, However

TOPEKO. Kansas. Nov. 22.-Ihe reelection of Gov. Payne Rather, Republican. is indicated.
 Returns show Rather is leading by 336 votes with less than 300 ab- sentee ballot still to be canvassed.
 Threats are made that court ac- ton may be started by the Demo- sratic State Central Committee in behalf of William Burke. of Little River, stockman and banker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
German Speedboafs Credited with Work
 In Navy Operations

BERLIN, Nov. 22.-The German High Command asserts that Ger man speedboats. since the start Of the war, have sunk six British de- stroyers, two submarines and other vessels totaling in all ll,3OO tons and also 212,O00 tons of merchant shipping.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
MRS. R00SEvEIT
 IS ONCE AGAIN
 MRS. R005EvELT
For First Time, Personality of a Woman Entered
 Recent Campaign
By SIGRID ARNE AP Feature Service Writer

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-These past few months of bitter politicai wrangling have seen the personal ity of woman almost as much oi an issue as WPA or IVA.
 That has never happened m this country before.
 But Eleanor Roosevelt was-and quite probably will continue to De "a national issue.
 The lady, herself, went "off the record" for the campaign or as nearly of the record' as a wo-
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
Bulgaria
 Changing
 Altitude
Abandons Defensive Neu. frdIiiy'-To Make De-
 mands on Greece
(By Associated Press)

Dispatches received in Bucharest from Sofia, Bulgaria, indicate that Bulgaria has changed her attitude of defensive neutrality" as the result of the current Axis political activity and will make definite claims on Greece.
 Reports have long indicated that Bulgaria might demand a corri- dor through Greece to the Aegean Sea, road. incidentally. Germany could use in an advance to the Near East and attack Greece.
 Bulgaria has not formally aligned herself with the Berlin Rome Tokyo Axis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
RUhANIA
 WILL JOIN
 AXIS BLOC
Pro- -Nazi Premier Mas Ar rived in Berlin 10
 Consult Hitler
(By ASSOCIATED PREss)

On the European diplomatic front Rumania's pro-Nazi Premier An tonescu has arrived in Berlin for talks with Hitler.
 The conference is taken for granted that Rumania will follow Hungary as the newest member of the Axis dominated European bloc against Great Britain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
KNOWS EVERY VILLAGE

Long before he was appointed to his post, MacVeagh knew his Greece from Crete to Macedonia. Since then, he has travelled over almost every foot of it, going by donkey over the rough mountain trails and on walking tours through the less rugged sections. There is a story in Greece that there is not a town or village or village in the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
WALLACE STUDIES SPANISH

These plans are not casual ges- lures, Wallace is very serious about them. Regarding the Good Neigh Dor program, for instance, he has been studying Spanish for months,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22

The Department of Agriculture has restored to grass about third of a million acres in the south western dust bowl since 1855.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22

The National Hospital for Speech Disorders in New York treats more than 5000 patients year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-22
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Nov. g. = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 51a, American Can 86l2. Anaconda 26&, Bethlehem Steel 86, Commonwealth and South ern 1, Curtiss Wright 93s, General Motors 497s, International Harvester 54al. Kennecott 35A, New York Central 143s, Northern Pacific 6B, United States Steel 68a, Pound $404.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: Industrials, 13974; rails, 29.37: utilities, 2040.
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18
. STORIES
IN STAMPS
New Zealand Centenary
Series Has Extra Stamp

ORIGINALLY scheduled as q
- series Of IL stamps, the New
Zealand centenary issue now in
cludes an extra Spence value re-
placing the 7-pence stamp of the
first set. Revision Of postal rates
forced withdrawal of the 7-pence
stamp, picturing a Maori council,
above. The same design is re-
tanned In the new value.
New Zealand's history begins
with the coming of the Maoris in
1850. They were scattering peo-
pie, a section Of the great Poly
nesian race inhabiting the Pacific,
who sailed to New Zealand TO e. !.
tablish homes.
That sea voyage to a new island
home forms the basis of the Maori
tribal system. Each tribe is de-
scended from the captain and
crew of the canoes which brought
the Maoris to New Zealand.
The majority OF Maoris are
farmers, their greatest treasure,
their tribal land. Invasion by
English settlers brought on war,
settled by Cancellation In 1871,
ing Maoris representation In
&sornmeut. :,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18

"Oh, I mean men In general"
she corrected hurriedly. and
that awful Gustyl Francie, dear,
this Is your golden chance. I've
shaved with your voice hoping for
something like this. You must
never sacrifice what1 did for o
man. Neverl'
Francie gulped, prepared TO
listen once more to the sad tale OF
her aunts blighted career. But
she said, "F'rancie, you must get
that ticket"
"What good will II do, Aunt
Hat? Pops wouldn't let me co."
"Of course he would, F'rancie."
Aunt Hat bent closer, throttling
her immense voice TO o whisper.
Just before you came we were
talking vacation. He wants 10
spend q month at some stuffy
fishing camp, butt can change his
mind"
"But--"
"You get the ticket, Francie.
Leave the rest 10 me. Once we're
In Hollywood, John won't be
stubborn. He'll do anything you
want him to, and so will ousty."
"Gusty2 Why, he's stubborn "a
"a mule"
Aunt Hat winked. "Child, men
are Just like locks. You can ham
mer at them all day and not get
results. but II you have the key
Will you try, Francie?"
Francie hesitated, struggling with
her pride. But once more stardust
filled her eyes, and when she tried
to blink II out, the photograph OF
Jerry Finney smiled an invitation
to her from the dressing table.
Francie Jumped to her feet
trembling. It'll do II, Aunt Hat
I'll get that ticket somehow. l.
I've Just got to :"
IUtA Ht.~Al-uAAk
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18

n vas Francie who finally broke
the silence, q silence strictly their
own, walling them of from the mu-
sic and chatter that Allied Maw's
Airport Rendezvous.
"0usty."
"Huh?"
"Was - was he really here?
Z mean, we didn't Just dream it?"
SNaw," Gusty tried to sound
disguised, but his voice shook.
sYou can see the ticket can't
Francie nodded dreamily. Jerry
Ninney :" she breathed, and
Che name raced q chill along her
0usty was deep In Q reverie Of
his own. II got 80 bucks In the
bank" he said finally, "A guyd
have to squeeze some to get there
on that
"Youl" Francie exclaimed. what
about me7"
Don't get yourself In Q up
roar, Sugar Girl singers are q
dime q dozen. Good hot trumpet
men are mighty scarce. Besides
1t was me he was talking TO-"
"Ohl" Francie's brown eyes were
stormy. "That,s not true. You're
you're 80 conceited you think no one
else"
"Holy smoke, Francie, wasn't 1t
me that first got you to swing
outs" 0usty stared reproachfully.
'That old aunt Of yours was
teaching you o lot Of long-hair
STUFF. Didn't ! AK It with Duke
SOS you could sing with the bandp
And now you're as good as ! AMI"
"Well, am |" Francie ragged.
mfr. Koon distinctly said he didn't
care which Of US went"
OSsty snorted. Just because
you reminded him Of an old
sweetie." He took out the pig
skin wallet Francie had given him
the previous Christmas, Calmly
he folded the ticket and slipped
It inside. II got TO think this over,
Ffancie."
Her chances OF getting 10 Holly
wood, Trancie knew, were no bet.
ter than 0usty's. And yet, some
thing within her rebelled, as II
has In wognen's breasts from the
beginning Of time, against male
domination.
"ousty CAR, don't you take
thatl" Txancie cried. "lf-if you
do, I'll never speak TO you again."
sugar. you can't get along
without me-" Gusty grinned.
Francie choked down angry
words. Gould she9 II had never
occurred to her to date any other
boy. oustys only rival was the
curly.headed shadow who flick-
cred periodically across the local
movie screen leaving the imprint
Of his charm on her heart - Jerry
rinney.
BY contrast, ousty was rough
and loud and terribly conceited,
HIS romantic moments were rare,
But the thought Of losing him sent
quick pain into her throat.
I'll meant what I said" Fran
Gle replied, without conviction.
FOR an instant 0usty's face
allowed genuine alarm, then hard
ened into It's "so-what9" mask.
"okay, Francie. I guess no girls
going to tell 0usty 0air what Il
DO. No sirl" He arose slowly and
staggered across to the plano.
Francie watched him through
Q hot shimmer Of tears. Picking
up the trumpet, 0usty warmed II
with his breath. He began to blow
softly, and the thin, sweet notes
were Allied with o tenderness that
ousty dair never could have ex.
pressed Ia words.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18
CRIPPLE LOADED WITH SILVER

Butte, Mont. - (Up)-Police had
to recruit the services OF o banks
counting machine when they found
81 pounds OF silver coins In II bags
secreted In the clothing OF an elder.
ly, bearded cripple booked as Frank
Reed. The total came to $298.i3, Of
which Reed forfeited $25 when he
failed TO appear In police court
on o disturbance charge.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18

CAST or CHARACTERS

FRANCIE WESTON . girl
VITA . voice and ambition 70
crash the movies.
GUsTY GAIR - garage mechan-
10 who can give out On : trum.
pet
JERRY FINNEY - Movieland's
youngest glamor man.
YESTERDAY: When Gusty ana
Francie play and sing for the
Elspeth City Jam Session, . movie
talent scout hears them. He tells
Of q superintendent and forth
coming movie IN which young
stsrs from 20 states are TO be
starred. Unable 10 decide whether
Francie or Gusty should have the
chance for fame, the scout leaves
. ticket emitting one Of them to
participate In the Hollywood
broadcast
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18

Australia's defense department
has accepted an offer Of temperance
societies Of Australia 10 provide cam
teens OF military camps throughout
the country with milk and fruit
Juice equipment without cost TO the
government.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18
cRANiuM
CRACK ms
Geyssrs WIN Get You

Geysers WIN Get You
How much do you know about
geyserss You'll do well II you get
three questions.
!. What Is the origin Of the word
"geyser"s
2. Name the greatest Of oil known
geyser areas.
8. In which other volcanic regions
Of the earth are geysers found?
1. What forces the water TO rise
and spout from the geyser?
8. What is unusual about Old
Faithful Geyser?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18

n was Francie who finally broke
the silence, q silence strictly their
own, walling them OF from the mu-
sic and chatter that Allied Maw's
Airport Rendezvous.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-06-18

Later when Francie went to her
room. she found Aunt Hat sitting
on the bed. Unfolding the girl In a
q negligee redolent with French
perfume, she said, "You poor child
an dheaved a great sigh. Men are
such callous creatures"
Francie drew away, indignant
Pops IL wonderful to u.s. Aun
Hat"
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-07
HALLOWEEN PARTY
FOR DEMOIAYS

The Coolidge Rainbow order for
girls entertained the DeMolay
boys with a Halloween party in
the Masonic Temple, Wednesday
night, from to 9.
The 60 boys and girls were clad
in Halloween costumes, combin-
ing with the decorations of the
room, which were of Halloween
motifs, black cats, owls, witches
and cornstalks.
Costume prizes were awarded to
Sara Louise Arnold, Ruby Sparks,
Jack Corbett and Leon Smith.
The entertainment directed by
Coralane Sewell, chairman of tthe
entertainment committee, consist
ed of games.
Favors consisting of horns and
other Halloween tokens helped to
carry out the theme.
Refreshments of apples, hot
chocolate and marshmallows and
candy were served to the guests,
in the banquet room, under the
direction of Earvelene Palmer,
committee chairman.
Representatives of the Masonic
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-07
WEDNESDAY, BRIDGE CLUB
ENTERTAINS HUSBANDS

The regular members of the
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club
entertained their husbands at a
cOvered-dish supper Thursday eve
ming at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph L Sewell in West Coolidge.
Partners were obtained by drawing
numbers concealed in Capsules"
from a bowl.
Halloween decorations were
used from room decorations. High
score for ladies was made by
Mesdames J. A. Irvine, w. R. FL
lott and Avis Hobby Men winning
high scores were c. J. Moody,
Rodney Elsberry and Mr.. Elliott.
Guests were Messrs. and Mes
DANES c. ]. Moody, Rodney Els
berry, j. A. Irvine. w. r. Elliott,
n. G.. Murray, Mrs. Avis Hobby,
Mr. Carl Fisher and Mr.. and Mrs.
Sewell.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-07

Smith, H. G. Richardson, H. G.
Hill, Esta Bayless, Mary Michea,
Nettie White, Nelson Borree,
Steve Brannaan, Stanley Matth-
ews, Louis Fiscel, Rudy Ander-
son, ]. r. Treat, H H. Freeman,
H. Chapel, E. o. Devine, B. F.
Thum, Henry Schewel, Ruth Bran
naman, J. H. Allen, Dugald Stew
art, Archie Bartlett, R. H. Moore
house, Richard Fulton, Mike
Simms, c. w. Caywood, Margaret
Randall, Misses Martha White,
May White, Peggy Nolan, Beulah
Twist, Louise Beuhler, Rosemary
Parsons, Helen Attaway and Vio-
let Norman, all of Florence; Mrs.
Lena Mardon, New York, NY,
Mrs. Leon Smith and Mrs w. D.
Johnson, Coolidge.
Those receiving prize awards
were Mrs. Charles Smith, first;
Mrs. H. G. Richardson, second;
an6 Mrs. Dugald Stewart, third.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-07
DINNER PARTY AT
ELLIOTT HOME

A $50 dinner party followed by
an evening of entertainment fea-
turing bridge and other card
games, was held at the w. R. Ell
lott home in West Coolidge Sat
urday night, with Mr.. and Mrs.
y. G. Murray assisting Mr.. and
Mrs. Elliott in giving the affair.
Marigolds were used for table
decorations.
Guests were Mrs. Mark Cook
Wilcox; Mrs. c. V. Steward, Boil
var. Mo-: Mrs. Avis Hobby, Hugh
Miller, Karl M. Fisher, Herman
Libkind and Messrs. and Mes
danes Paul Loucks. NJ. M. Ware
Clark ]. Wells, Martin l.. Talla,
Ralph l.. Sewell, Parke Soule, A.
L. Bicknel. C. ]. Moody and DIR.
and Mrs. B. L. Steward, all OIL
Coolidge.
Prizes for high scores in bridge
were awarded Mrs. Bicknell and
Nr. Fisher.