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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-08-23
BELONGS IN sIDEsHow

ROCHESTER. N. Y.-Mrs. Es-
telle Van Denmark. of this city. re-
Gently won an annulment of her
marriage when she testified that
her husband chewed razor blades,
ate glass and Sewed buttons on
his arm "juSt to make her
nervous.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-08-23
FOUND SEVEN KEYS,
COT INTO TROUBLE
(By Associated Press)

BASEL, Switzerland. Aug %.
A young man who found a
bunch of keys in the streets dis
covered that they opened the
door to plenty of trouble.
He developed such desire to
fin out what locks the keys
We, ID open that he became a
regular burglar. with seven thefts
to his credit before police caught
him.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-08-23
Germans Claim final
Phase OF War Starts
Believe British Resistance
Will Be Destroyed With
LOng-Range Gun Bonn
bardments
tBy Associated Pressl

NDs AH6OEtaNCa LEC88g
LONDON. Aug. 23.-"Final
phase of the Battle of England
has now started. Thus read the
official German high command
dispatch this morning in relating
about long-range gun attacks on
the British and the success the
Nazis believe this form of devas
tation will have on breaking
down England's resistance.
Quite the contrary belief. how
ever. exists here among British
war officers. The ineffectiveness
of the German big Berthas" to
score even one hit against a large
British convoy steaming through
the English channel. was held up
as proof that the long-range
guns will cause small alarm in
this country.
1t was admitted that the huge
guns would probably destroy
much property in id-England
as the range is increased to reach
various sectors. but. the British
stated, the Raj. was going to
have something to say about
searching out the emplacements
and carving out operations of
putting them out of action.
Nazi bombers dropped bombs
on this capital city of England last
night for the first time in the
war Appearing shortly after
dark, a number of the bOmbers
swOoped down and released their
miSsiveS of destruction in the
theatre and residential districts
of the city, wrecking a number
of dwellings and demolishing a
movie house. Advance notice of
the raid found very few residents
outside of bomb-proof shelters.
however, and, as reported this
morning, only one death had oc-
CURED.
A number of delayed action
bombs exploded in the vicinity
! of the raids this morning, and
police were busily engaged ia
guarding various buildings frorr
entry by residents Or shoppers. ,
Pact Anniversary
Dispatches from. Moscow this
morning carried reminders of
this date a year ago. 1t is the an
niversary of signing of non-ag-
greSSion pactS between Germany
and Russia and the start of
events that brought first declara-
tionS of war and aggressive &C
ton on the part of totalitarian
nations two weeks following.
Russian high command issued
statements to the Soviets re-
Winding them of the anniversary
date and stating that the ''pacts
were the beginning of a change
in world government, not only
/ in Europe.
Raj. bomberS continued their
nightly raids over Germany last
night and Nazi high command
admitted this morning that con-
siderable damage had been Great
ed in at least two industrial CEN
tiers.
News from the Near East con-
tinued to highlight danger of
war between Greece and Italy.
Athens heard this morning that a
! number of vessels of the Italian
navy were standing off the port.
No ultimatums had been sent to
Greece by Italy, however.
Both Italy and England re-
ported on the War in Africa in
terms of success for their units.
Raj. flyers conducted large
scale operations over Italian
Ethiopia and the latter retaliated
/ by sending waves of bombers
over Alexandria, Alden and other
British strongholds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-08-23

GREENVILLE. 6 C-Nne-
teen-year-old Clark Mckee ms
been officially retired on . L s
Navy pension He joined rhe
navy last fall IN perfect physicsl
shape but later had an acute a.
tack Of appendicitis. followed b.
q heart complication
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-08-23
MOVING THE MOUNTAIN

HICKORY, N. &C. L. Mos
teller was i'll, so the Kiwanis
club moved its meeting over to
the hospital to save MosteIler's
l4-year record of perfect atten-
dance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-08-23

Brady's (Live) Poultry
Market
lzll White Street Ph11s 81
Evening star., 1940-03-03

Skefched 80.
A. Toddlers' rayon tafeta
dress with square neckline
Peter-Pan collars with lace
edges. Sizes to a. Sl.SS
Other cotton and sheer
dresses ----Sl,lk
B. For little brother :.
Baby cotton knit suits, pas.
tels and pastel stripes,
Mannish suspenders. Sizes
l to 4.-----.S1.15 and Sl.SE
G. Toddlers' coat set Of soft
wool crepe. rayon lined with
matching bonnet. Sises l
to Observation-Disclosures A.00
Not Skefched -.
Baby Dresses fine quality nain-
sock. handmade and embroidered.
Sizes 8 months to 2 years 91.1S
Toddlers' nainsook dresses. pastsls
and white. sash backs. 0ises I p
Tie Psisis Royal, ChiI1yss's
Skst =. Third Floor
Evening star., 1940-03-03
Tots Clothing

The Tots like parades, too especially
tions for the apple-of-your-eyes Easter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
THOS P. CASSIDY
 WILL RESIGN
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Good Sum Realized

OOOu Sum hcdHZed
 Under MT. Cassidy's supervision last year over $3,500 was realized. It was the largest amount ever collect ed in Waterbury and incidentally one of the largest contributed in Connecticut. A percentage of it, of course, remained in Waterbury and has been utilized in the purchase of medical supplies and equipment for Waterbury children victims of the dreaded infantile paralysis. A re- port of the number aided and an itemized account of the disburse- ments has been maintained by To- cal service club. Waterburians would indeed be surprised and pleas ed, remarked MT. Cassidy today, to know how much their small or large donation has meant to these young people, how much sunshine it has brought into their lives and how much encouragement 1t has instilled in them to continue the fight to re- habilitate themselves.
 Waterbury will share with the Presidents National Committee whatever funds are subscribed.
 q am sure 1940's campaign will be the greatest yet said MT. Cassidy to- day and will feel privileged to be a worker in the ranks for its suc- cess. I am sure the new director will find a most cordial welcome and hearty cooperation the part of Wa terburians. am sorry, that I can not continue in the position of a chairman and to be a leader in such a humane movement. I feel sure that MT. Smith and the public will understand my position and my sen- timents'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Frontier reports said today that Italian transports are evacuating Fascist troops from Porto Palmero, north of Porto Edda, because AL banian guerilla activity behind the lines makes further northward re- treat on the coastal road almost impossible.
 North of Argyrokastron, it was said, Greeks were advancing along a secondary road, apparently trying to flank the Italian position at Tepelini from the southwest. This Greek column was said to be ap- preaching the village of Benca, about six miles from Tepe.ini. They were said to be reinforced by an AL banian rebel group from nearby mountain villages.
 A battle between Italian and Greek troops which resulted ill Greek occupation of the vilalge of Tulari, four miles northeast of Xii sura in the Premeeti sector, was reported. Three Italian officers and 37 soldiers were said to have been killed, 70 wounded, two officers and 70 soldiers captured. The Greeks lost an officer and g soldiers killed and 60 wounded.
 Greek troops were said to have infiltrated the Mali and Spatit mountains between the Deyoli and Shkumbi river, reaching the source of the Stermen river. a tributary of the Devoli at point eight miles south of Elbasan. In a battle in this region five Greek officers and 70 soldiers were killed and 150 Greeks wounded. Italian losses were said to have been heavy and two officers, 130 troops, a field gun and seven machine guns were captured
 In the Moskopolis sector the Greeks were said to have encircled the village of Gramsi with its fall imminent. Gramsi is close to the confluence of the Devoli and To- morica rivers.
 Two persons were said to have been wounded by explosion of time-bomb in the main square of Tirana yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Greeks Starting New
 15O-Mile Offensive
Continued From Page l)

bombers were reported to have bombed the South Hetty and the buildings near the harbor. Greeks Slowed Up. In the central sector of the EpiruS front it was said that Greek prog ress was being slowed up by heavy weather. The Greeks are fighting their way toward the Astrov.5ta heights and advancing along the Deboh river. The Italians were said to be disputing the advance by us- ing armored cars to protect their rear guard.
 Greek occupation of Argyrkastron gives them a fine air base, the best in South Albania. It has concrete runways and is expected to be an effective advance striking base for attacks to the north.
 The last isolated Italian units in the area north and west of Pogradec were said to have been mopped up today.
 The Greek Porto Edda column had moved 13 miles up the coast road to within six miles of Porto Palermo and 12 miles of Khimara, their next main objective, which is only 32 miles south of the big port of Valona.
 The advance from Argyrokastron was led by volunteers searching the muddy roads for land mines planted by the retreating Italians. Strong Greek garrisons were reported pour ing into Argyrokastron as safe guard against an Italian counter -at- tack on that important base. A dispatch from United Press cor respondents at Argyrokastron said police were restoring normal civilian life and Greek troops had taken up the cry: Christmas in Tirana (Al- banian capitaD."
 The advance in that sector was slowed while volunteers hunted out the mineS-devices resembling long, flat loaveS of peasant bread--buried in shallow mud with their percus- sion caps exposed for passing cars or trucks to explode them.
 Behind the nine locaters came armored cars, and on both sides, Greek mountaineers moved from ridge to ridge along the deep Brinos valley, carrying the main advance. 1000 Mules, Ponies.
 The Greeks used more than 1000 mules and mountain ponies in his sector to do the work that mechan- ized supply trains did for the Ital- ians. When food ran low they for aged in the countryside. Muni- tions abandoned by the Italians kept the Greek advance guard well supplied, and at times the Greeks seemed to be operating without re- gard to communications or supply lines.
 Tepelini, IS miles northwest fo Argyrokastron Is tf next objective on that sector and a Greek column from captured Premedi. on the low CT end of the central front. was moving close to Telepini from the west. At last reports, this Premedi column was within 10 miles of the objective.
 On the north front. Q government spokesman said. the Greeks took poe sitions "of great strateglcal inipor- tanee." No details were given. Earlier. the Greeks were reported within i2 p9lleS og Elba6an, the main objective. in tho center of Albania only 20 miles from Tirana.
 Evaeunte Fascist Troops etruga, Jugoglayia. Dec. i0-CUPl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

compared with October, and 27.5 per cent, compared with November of last year.
 Increased industrial activity. with thousands of more men added to fac- tory payrolls in the large cities. is credited with the relief decline. Fig ures for the five cities have been dropping steadily since last spring, but the decline has been especially notable since the start of the na- tional defense program.
 Tn this city. welfare costs have been kept lower than in many years. and Welfare Supt. Martin F. Hayden will be able to report a large oper- attn gsurpius at the end of the pres ent year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

anchored in the Yangtse river, op- postite the American embassy, the U. s. naval vessel Tutuila. It is there for the protection of Americans in Chungking.
 The trucks are engaged in two important tasks. On the down trail to Rangoon, Burma, they carry mail from the crew of the Tutuila and legation pouches from the embassy On the up-trip they carry the sup plies the Tutuila needs, from cig- arets to tanks of gasoline. Trips are made once month. The flags are painted on the trucks so the Pap anese airlnen may have no excuse to mistake them for Chinese trucks and bomb them,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
NEW NAzI BOMB
 IS VERY DEADLY
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ministry reported today that royal air force bombers are repeatedly hammering the new Nazi submarine operating station at Lorient as Prime Minister Winston Churchill an- nounced that the air arm which pro- tects British shipping against Ger man attack was being reinforced.
 The air ministry disclosed that RAF bombers smashed again at Lo- rient last night in the course of raids marked by attacks on the docks at Boulogne and the aircraft factory at Bremen. In the action an enemy fighter was shot down and one British bomber lost.
 Churchill revealed that streng- thening of the RAF coastal com mand and closer integration of its services with the high command of the admiralty had been ordered to combat the growing menace of Ger man air, surface and undersea at tacks on British trade routes.
 German Crew Sinks Ship
 London, Dec. 10-CUP)-The Brit ish cruiser Diomede intercepted the German merchant vessel Idarwald but prize crew was unable to pre- vent the Idarwald from sinking, it was announced officially today.
 The 45 men of the Idarwald's $ crew are prisoners aboard the Diomede the announcement said.
 The announcement cleared up the mystery of what had happened to the 5000 ton German freighter which wirelessed from 8 position south of Cuba Sunday that she was being attacked by a British warship and was sinking. She had left Tam pico, Mexico, Nov. 29 for an attempt at running the British blockade.
 The United States navy had an- nounced in Washington Sunday night that the Idarwald was in "the possession of" the Diomede.
 100000 Tons Sunk
 Berlin, Dec .10-(UP)-A German sea raider ((presumably operating in Atlantic waters) has sunk more than 100000 tons of enemy shipping, the high command reported today.
 The total enemy tonnage sunk as listed by the communique was boos- ted to more than 145,000 tons by a report from Lieut.. Commander Vik- tor Schuetze, that his submarine had sunk two additional enemy mer- chantmen, making total of 45,000 tons sunk on his latest voyage.
 (The British navy has been seek irHrr a cn1.vroayH 1,oidnr in tho south Atlantic since the Nazi ship battled the British merchant cruiser Carnarvon Castle off the Brazilian coast. Another Nazi sea raider, be- lieved to be a pocket battleship, also had been reported roaming the north Atlantic0
 The communique reported limited aerial operations in the last 24 hours.
 Increased Production
 Vichy, Dec. 10-(UP)-German en- gineers and industrial experts were reported today to have increased production in the great Rhineland basin area-embracing parts of Bel gium, Holland, the Ruhr, Lorraine and Luxembourg-to levels higher than ever touched in peace-time.
 The great coal mines, steel plants and fabricating factories of the area the largest self-contained indus trial region of Europe-were said to be humming with activity.
 They are pouring out materials for the German war machine and for German expert purposes at a rate that is said to make them the busiest spot in Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

(Continued from Page D small leather containers resembling camera cases. The transmitter case was noly five and half inches long and two and one-eighth inches wide. It contained a three-inch tube. a plug, switchboard, three terminal leads and two aerials. The other case, Il by six and a half inches, contained three 90.volt and two 46- volt batteries, and Morse key with two plugs.
 The home office announcement re- vealed that the spies had been con- victed at the famous "Old Bailey" court Nov. 22.
 A declaration that "a judgment Of death was executed on Meier and Waldberg at His Majesty's prison Of Pentonville," was posted on the pris- on gates. It was signed by the goy- ernor and chaplain Of the prison. Certificates showing tha. the GGSl- tence had been carried out were signed by Dr. James Llddeil. prison surgeon. An inquest was held in camera.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
By NEA Service

One of the strangest sights on far-famed Burma Road, main life line between the Chinese govern ment and the outside world, is the spectacle of big American trucks plying that highway with American flags and "U. s. Navy" conspicuous ly painted on both sides. They be- long to the United States Navy and their presence there does not prove that the seamen have become land- lubberS.
 These trucks, manned by able Seamen, play very vital part in the navy's business in the Far East Up at Chungking, present capital of the Chinese government, there is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Hitler declared in his speech that one of the two worlds must collapse but he added:
 German work is our gold and our capital and with it we will beat any power on earth. We will show the world who the master is - capital or work. We are determined to build a state that will be an exam pie and that will be our final vic- tory"
 Hitler thanke6 Ternlqp naen and women for their work, and pictured
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
PARK SQUIRRELS CHEATED

Pueblo. Colo.-(UP)-City park Strollers gave the park superintend- ent another worry and he warned them "dont steal nuts from the squirrels" He explained that is squirrels can't find nuts "it destroys their sense of security for the eom- ing winter"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Time Has Not Yet Come

Time Has Not Yet Come
 But he added as if the time had not yet come: "It worth while to wait little The German people stand it. They will appreciate it rather wait longer and them many sacrifices that can thus be avoided And Hitler Tn speech of an hour and 30 minutes referred directly to the possibility of British land attack against the German forces the continent
 Fears No Power On Earth
 "In six weeks we won on the Maginot Line. We have erected bases and batteries the coast and power on earth will throw back If England gets foot hold said that Britain proclaimed seven years ago, when he attained power, that it wanted war Now they have it he Sad T these people want to destroy the German state and the German people, then they will get surprise This surprise has now begun"
 Best Soldies Arms In World
 Germany he said had the best soldiers and the best and children, he said But the great srategist Churchill began with Freburg and has continued it Since The Germans claimed months ago that the British bombed the town of Freburg The British denied it. At the e Germany said it would be entitled to bomb Brit ish undefended cities in retaliation.
 Scores British Air Attacks
 Bitterly denouncing British airplane attacks on Ger many Hitler said that the British 1ed when they said they had destroyed German arms factories. tory, he asserted "Thev have just made families un happy by bombing hospitals by preference You know how one, two three months. But not let my people be destroyed in order to the lives of foreigners
 Germany Will Make Decision
 He added that Germany would be ready when the hour Of decision came, and that it would set the hour.
 "In the Nazi state in war; proceed consider atey he said We have had great successes without rficing single We do not want prestige We guided only by rational military considerations We will do what has to be done We wait for the hour when reason will win the victory.
 'I Will Never CaptuIate"
 q hope for the return of and peace to the world But there will be neither military defeat for Germany. am not who ends battles fully The word equalization does not exist in my vocabu lary do not want battle. But if forced to fight will fight long draw living breath can lead this fight because the entire German people stand behind am today the guardian of the future life of the German people have taken up this endless work knowing that has to be done. My life my health
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

a powerful, victorious Germany in which all would be happy.
 Contrasting life in Germany and in the democracies, among which he singled out the Uni.ed States and Great Britain as examples of a system permitting extreme wealth and extreme poverty, Hitler said:
 Look at the Others
 Look at the others! What did they get HEit ,af their (World War) victory? They used it only for their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Awaiting Orders

Enthusiasts helping the goyern- ment serap-iron collection cam palgn in Worcester. South Africa, carted away the jaws of the city stone crusher. and the city must buy another pair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Hartford, Dec. 1O.-Rev. Marion T. Karwacki, assistant pastor of SS. Cyril and MethOdiuS Church Juvenile Commission. Born in PO- was appointed yesterday. to the land, he came to this country as child, settling with his parents in Union City, where he was edu- cated in St. Hedwig's School and in private school in New Jersey. He was graduated from St. Mary's College, Orchard Lake Michigan, and from St. Bernard's College, Rochester. He came to Hartford in 1886, when he was appointed to his present post at SS. Cyril MethOdius Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

An average automobile of today could travel more than 300 miles fl all the energy contained in one gal. lon Of gasoline were utilized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
ITALIAN LOSSES
 IN GREEK WAR
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said the British attempted an intru- sion in the Tessenei region with units led by a British officer stand- ing on a motor truck waving an Italian flag. The Italians discovered the subterfuge and repelled the att tack, according to the communique. Italian losses in the encounter were given as one officer and a number of Askari natives wounded.
 British planes raided Assab and sections of the Djibouti Railway without causing damage, the com- munique said.
 Awaiting Orders
 Rome. Dec. 10 - CUPJ - Ro- berto Farinacci. former secretary general of the Fascist party, said in the newspaper Regime Fascista to- day that "our army is only awaiting order to march ahead and win"
 Discussing recent shakeups in the Italian high command, Farinacci said that Premier Benito Mussolini was seeking men who knew how to interpret his thoughts "and better know how to exploit the unques- tIonable value of our troops"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

The Philippines will tax practically al products leaving the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
WELFARE DEPT.
 EXPENSES DROP

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
GERMAN SPIES
 ARE EXECUTED

(Continued from Page D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Addresses Workers Of Germany, All World
Continued from Page 1.)

uncompromisingly," he said. 'We will win. When the moment for decision we will win. But only we will choose the tme.'
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19

ed group of young people of sixteen
as they really are, with all their hopes
and ambitions, their trials, tribula-
tions and petty tragedies; the whole
results in a heart-warming picture of
Young America today. The cast con-
slider themselves fortunate to have
been enabled to secure the local rights
to this sparkling comedy success so
soon after its national release.
The cast consists of the following
persons: Alan Groh, Margaret John
son, Jean Dryden, William Landlord
Priscilla Crockett, Betty Hoover, Ed
ward Vincent, Griffin Callahan, Car.
mel Wilson, Beatrice Smith, Frances
Evans, Irwin Scher, Delmas Russell
Ruth Smack and Ida Wilson.
The play is being coached by Mrs
William Mason of the English De-
partment of the school.