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Evening star., 1940-02-10
RumbIings in Near East

Near East
have occupied
confscation Of the
Golden Horn Navy Yard certain to in
the tension between the Reich and Turkey.
wenformed diplomatic gesture by the Ankar
taken agicaly 1t is considered the inevitable
decided to fleet have called
nations The Sutan millions warshp
kept them anchored in the Golden Horn for fear they might be turned
dpotm But at all times they did naval
missions from abroad.
the British provided instructors for the Turkish and
the vessels built in British yards When the Turks Joined Germany
World Germans presented them with the fast cruiser
the Turks delighted with that unit that they began
admire the German
After rid of the short domination of the allies follow
hired asked the
Germans to organize yard at 1smld
nationals
commercial
information which Immediately
intelligence
matte allies well the
important role Where it will
would like
generally believed Maxine Weygand will take his men
considered possible that
oil
Gemany-the Baku oil fields
natural that the intelligence departments Moscow and
Berlin anxious find what Of Wygand
might be.
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"a lll ~ q . Cduol
Ambassador oumansky. Oumansky lad
plenty to kick about on behalf of
his country, and probably had been
told pretty forcefully to do some
kicking. This country has not even
tried to hide its hope that Finland
will knock Stains legions into the
Volga.
But the kickoff" incident seems
to have been a speech by Assistant
Secretary of War Louis johnson
in New York before the State bank
ers' association He referred to Fin
land as an outpost of modern
civilization" Presumably beyond
Finland was only barbarism.
Mentions Serfdom.
Again" said Mr.. johnson in the
speech, 1.-The world beholds the proof
of the age-old axiom that a free
man is worth at least a dozen serfs.'
He referred to Finland's foes as the
forces of bigotry and oppression"
where politics and purges stymie
the officers in command and blind
submission dominates the men in
the ranks"
With such singing phrases in
his mind, the smallish, trimly-built
Mr. Oumansky swept into the State
Department. Doubtless he knew, as
all Washington knows, that impor-
tant speeches by Louis johnson and
other members of the little cabinet
are usually passed on by the White
House before delivery. That added
to the sting.
Mr.. Hull had caller, so Mr..
Oumansky had to wait Is minutes.
Further indignity.
At last into the Secretary's Office
he strobe.
Mr.. Hull, as usual the polite
Southern gentleman first, the hard
voiced diplomat second, arose and
asked the Ambassador to sit down.
Refuses Seat.
Il will not sit down." said Mr..
Oumansky icily. This is not a So
cial call. am here on business. I
have come to protest"
ITO be sure" said Mr.. Hull, sit
ting down to await the blast.
I'VE have been insulted," snapped
Mr.. Oumansky, whose perfect Eng
hsh, according to some accounts,
wavered at points.
| I'VE are civilized nation. We are
not serfs. We are free people. I
| protest at these insults"
Mr.. Hull, whose soft brown eyes
conceal Tennessee crust as hard
as Russia's best tank armor, listened
to the outburst, then followed with
one of his own, in words parallel to
the following:
Mr.. Ambassador, ever since Rus
sia was recognized by this country
in 1888 this country has filed pro-
test after protest with your coun-
try (We have it that he did not
name them, but hot in his mind
no doubt was recollection of the
cavalier treatment of United States
Ambassador Steinhart when he
sought to gain information of the
City of Flint held at Murmansk)
A Big Pigeonhole.
4ou SOullVly, N11 (alllUdSSdUUl i,
seems to have a plgeonhole as big
as a waste basket into which these
protests go, for we never receive a
reply from you
well, this country is going to
start pigeonhole of its own, a
big red pigeonhole And this pro-
test is the first thing to go into It,"
That ended the interview. What
further Mr.. Oumansky said has not
come to us. The Ambassador left
the office, told reporters he had
come only to discuss current events
with Secretary Hull. The Secretary
asked if the interview had been
satisfactory declined to comment.
But reports in official circles indi-
cate he thought it was satisfactory
very satisfactory.
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Presbyterian Mission
Member to Speak

DR.. William p. Schell of the Pres
byterian Board of Missions will
speak in the Metropolitan Presby-
terian Church tomorrow at 7:45 pm.
He will be the guest speaker at the
young peoples meeting at 6:45 pm.
DR.. ]. L. Fendrich, jr., pastor, will
preach at IL am. on when God
Fails U.s." and lectures at 10 am.
on 'The Lords Prayer. being one
of a series of studies on the teaching
of Jesus.
The High School Christian En-
deavor meets at 6:45 pm. and all
young people of junior high school
age are urged to attend.
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Evangelist Announces
Topics of Sermons

At Wisconsin Avenue Baptist
Church tomorrow at II am. Evan
gelist Charlie Clark will preach on
The Lost Opportunity" Miss Eliz-
abeth Fox will lead the young people
in the gospel service at the Home
for the Incurables at pm. Evan
gelist Clark will sing God Leads
His Children" The evangelist will
preach at 7:45 pm. on THE Question
of the Age
Revival services each evening,
Monday through Friday, at 7:45
o'clock.
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relations between Morgan Stanley and the Ha stuart
confirmed
had important hand in the matter Inc W
the Morgan Stanley
authorities which pretty remark
able considering Hay foaed most of insults
his remarkable talent for pyamdng steel
odd for the local
- Released North America Newspap
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states tOVeTH-
ment may be in
formed and as
sist in the even
tual restoration
Of peace.
The dispatch of
Sumner WelleS,
y n d e rsecretary
of State, will in
evitably be re-
& ar d e d as a
parallel to the
mission of Col.
H ouse in the
d a Y S of Presi-
dent Wilson, but
tho fart, is Mr.
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OF IIIe IUuISVIIIe q NdSII-
vile Railroad. Time being short,
Fisher had to rout two old Louis
vile lady stockholders whom he
had never seen from quiet bridge
game. and persuade them to sign an
intervening petition to the I. c. c.,
by the most stirring oratory.
Fishers move was not success
full, for the two old ladies, on learn
ing how matters stood, hastily
Withdrew their petition. But the
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opening to attack France
likely Weles will be able to see the situation IN
light visits the various capitals and has
nations He at least to be able to
situation and expects to OBJ
nklng might be for sgge
ton the United States for sort OF peace talk
improbable Mr. Weles
try long landing sword fish with hook
going and what the next
United preparedness should be.
Evening star., 1940-02-10
New London Toy

London has a new toy having
two wooden figures representing
Prime Minister Chamberlain and
Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. and when
the toy moves chamberlain" hits
Hitler" on the head with an UNI
brella,
Evening star., 1940-02-10
The Capital Parade
Finnish Loan Overshodows Proposal
For Additional Credits to China

the unlucky
equally badly needed loan China received
bill giving another
Export will permit Just
loan of $20OO0OO0
extremely important in
reasseron of the
Henry Morgnthau
Evening star., 1940-02-10

HE opinions OF the rtters this page their not
necessarily The Stars Such opinions are presented IN re
Stars effort to gve all sides questions OF interest to its
readers although such opinions may be contradictory among
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars.
Evening star., 1940-02-10

liable sources. OmclaI reports from
Great Britain, for instance, indi-
Gated strongly that the Germans
will attack on the western front this
spring. Equally reliable informa-
tior from Germany said there would
be no western front offensive this
year.
Some astute diplomats believe
Italy is watching for the best time
to join the allies. Equally reputable
observers stake their lifelong repl-
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Hull Serves
Soviet Hot
Diplomacy
Oumonsky. Protests,
Finds Secretary
PigeonhoIe Minded
BY PRESTON GROVER.

So hard did Secretary of State
Hull trample on the toes of
Russia's Ambassador Constantine
Oumansky at their recent conference
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u. S. Looks
To Day Of
Reckoning
WeIIes to Explore
Problems Expected
When Peace Comes
By DAVID LAWRENCE,

President Roosevelt is applying
practical approach to the question
of finding out what is going on in
Europe in order that the United
Evening star., 1940-02-10
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

What will the La Toilette Pro-
gressives do when 1t comes to the
preferential primary in
Wisconsin April 2? The Progress
Evening star., 1940-02-10

K financial representative in this
avore diplomat descended Washington
politely Japan
establishing ohold in China until the end of the European
japanese
Making the loan obvious STEP
support Chens
proposal breaking Brit
of the loan
shipments of tn which will get at what amounts to
remark
repairing their communication and
confident that continued ship
already
the first borrowing
the European conflict proportnate
Evening star., 1940-02-10

stronger every DAY. The Russlans a
decimated divisions are sent back
to the second lines minus their
commanders, who are generally
purged while fresh troops are being
brought into action.
The Firms have practically no
reserves and their men are tired
out. They are fighting relentlessly,
not because their officers order
them to do so. but because they
realize that any weakening will
spell their doom and that of their
Evening star., 1940-02-10

the President to give the belea-
guered Chinese government first
loan of 25,000,0O0. Since then, de-
spite the tremendous difficulties of
transport, the Chinese have man
aged to keep up interest and
amortization payments, which they
make in the form of tung oil, an
important raw material in the paint
industry.
Negotiations for the additional
loan began some time ago, when
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Films Near End of Rope

the of
The Russians bringing forces daily The
Evening star., 1940-02-10
No Martyr

Coughin due to explain his last
the multitude However
suspicion here that of the radio
Another theory held by the leading IN
Catholic Welfare Association most influential church group
barred from the radio by the
because his address strongly ncred with anti
Semitsm.
Still another theory objected Coughnte
blast against General Robert H
Jackson responsible for of the Christian
General jackson the Christian
somewhat less exciabY than his ana
S make Coughin a martyr
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Strange Companions

both watching the attack
on j. Morgan underwriting Morgan, Stanley Co.,
Hsey Stuart g. and master
Rputedy urged on by this group LAWYER
Staney $6000O
Evening star., 1940-02-10

Drive safely, be courteous and
help reduce accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
LICENSE RESTORED
 TO MASTRACCHIO
Driver Involved in Fatal Accident Exonerated in
 Coroner's Finding

Martin Mastracchio. of i7e Brad. ley avenue, recently exonerated in the automobile death of Patrick scanlon, was given his automobile license after c hearing before Dc. putty Motor Vehicle Commissioner Francis T. Hogan yesterday in city court.
 Coroner William B. Hennessy in his finding absolved Mastracchio of all criminal responsibility in the scanlon death. The fatal accident occurred last December on Grand street.
 Five other motorists obtained their licenses; three were told to take driving tests, and three to take out insurance.
 Those who had their licenses re- stored were Frank Lounsbury, jr., Box {, West Goshen; Stanley Kon. tout, Box e85, Davis street, Oakville; Carl c. Johnson, Bethany; Francis Hennessey, ii3 Oak street; Manuel Comes, 84 Abbott avenue.
 Drivers who must take out insur- ance are Carmine Angeline, of 406 Walnut street; William sirica, of 60 Moringside avenue; and Nelson R, Wilcox, of R. r. D. 3, Waterbury.
 George r. Ebert, of eo3 Pearl Lake road; Lawrence Feole, of ie2 At- wood avenue; and Ernest II. Promo. vost, of 2i3 Plank read, were noti- fled to retake driving tests.
 Decision In the case Of James Forian, of Oakville, was reserved until further notice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
NINE APPLICATIONS FILED FOR DEGREES

Six divorce actions were filed in Che superior court this morning bringing Co . total of nine Che number of such cases filed there yesterday and today.
 Four of the actions filed today were entered by Atty. Edward Sweeney.
 The actions filed today were those of Edith A. Weaver against her husband, Harold F. Weaver. Intollerable cruelty Is the basis of the action. The couple were mar rled on April l2, 1921 and have five children. Custody of the chll- dren Is sought by the petitioner.
 Helen M, Hyrniewicki against Leland P. Hyrniewlckl. Intoller- able cruelty bs also the basis of this action, The couple were married Now 25, 1881 and have one child, the custody of which Is sought by the plaintiff.
 Lillian V. Matson against Ma thlas Matson. The basis Of this action k also intollerable cruelty. The couple were married on Nov. 18, 1918 and have two children. The petitioner seeks the custody oe the children As we'll as money
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

Washington, May 20. - With the surrender of Belgium, U. s. military observers believe they now have the key to the amazing co. pitulation earlier In the war Of Belgiums supposedly impregna- ble forts and the alleged secret weapons used by the Germans.
 So far as U. s. Army experts can find out, and they have gone Into it very carefully, 1t was no secret weapon. The only secret was c strong belief on the part of the Belgian High Command that 1t was c mistake to resist Germany. This was partially though not entirely. shared by King Leopold himself.
 AS the war continued, however, Leopold swung more and more to this view. He was heartbroken over the destruction of Louvain and other Belgian centers of cul. ture. He also saw ct first hand the lack of cooperation between the French and the British and became convinced that they could not win.
 Furthermore, German envoys were in conference with him dur- ing the terrific pounding which the Nazis were giving the Belgian army on the River Lys. And they pointed out that even if the Allies won the war, which was highly doubtful, every town and village in Belgium would be destroyed; and there would be no separations money forthcoming from Ger. many or any other country to pay for the damage. All countries would be ruined.
 Finally, 1t Is important to note that Belgium is divided into two racial groups, and the Flemish population has leaned towards Germany. Of late King Leopold had been flirting with them, and this accounts in part for his ab- solute refusal to have any military defense talks with France even when Norway was invaded.
 It was c foregone conclusion that the Belgian Cabinet would oppose Leopold's decision. They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

the north, totaling anywhere up to 100000 or 600,000 men.
 The government appealed urgerlt- ly for additional Red Cross nurses, to tend the wounded now arriving, and to be ready to aid those who might be victims of a German air- plane bombardment of this country.
 An attempted German invasion was regarded now as almost in- evitable. King Leopold's capitula- ton to Adolf Hitler had opened the door to zeebrugge, Ostend, and per- haps Dunkirk, last channel ports in Belgium and Northern France still in allied possession.
 The likelihood was foreseen that Germany would be able to command the straits of Dover with big land guns, that German planes would harass merchant traffic in the channel, and that Hitler, when the time came, would order totalitar- ian attack on Britain proper.
 What the ordinary man and wo- man thought was shown in the sudden sharp reduction in shopping and in attendance at theaters and night clubs.
 But Britain's mood, as always in It's darkest hours, was e fighting one, fighting on all fronts, at home as well as abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

for Che support oa che children.
 James Koval against Lillian Jullano Koval. Adultery ls Che basis of thls action. The couple were married AprilA, le3S.
 Adella sugdlnas against Joseph Sugdlnas. The couple were married April lS, ISSe and have enc child. TntolleFable cruelty Is the basis oe the action. In addition Co the de vorce the petitioner seeks the cus- tody of the child and alimony.
 Harold E. Higgins against Ger trude Higgins. Desertion Is the grounds of this action. The couple were married June %, 1928 and have three children. Custody of the children Is sought by the petl- tlOneF.
 Four uncontested divorce ace tlons are listed on the short cal. endar list of the local superior court for next Friday. They are those of Mildred Adams Alexan. der against Joseph Alexander. Ellis R. Atkins against Ida Finney Atkins, Florence Bercler Kelly vs. Thomas E. Kelly, and Le0na s. Deane against Elwin Ferry Deane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

Pedestrian traffic accidents in Connecticut are definitely an UT. ban "dark hour" problem, accord ing Go Commissioner Michael A. Connor Of the state department of motor vehicles. A comprehen- sive lease study" of le4 pedestrian fatalities caused in Connecticut last year has been issued by the commissioner to traffic accident prevention authorities and other agencies interested in Connecticut traffic problems,
 Problem Censered
 'Thls study of last years pc. destrian fatalities indicates that the problem is still centered in urban communities, in those cities and towns of more than 10000 population" states the commis. Sioner, "and that it IS largely dark hour experience. The ma jority of those killed are, as usual, middle-aged men. The majority of operators involved are men in their 'twenties.' So 1t seems to be . clash between youthful male operators and middle.aged or eld- erly male pedestrians,
 we have been recommending for several years that pedestrian control in Connecticut be achieved through pedestrian protection. We believe crosswalks should be bet- ter maintained, important pedes- trian traffic areas Dc illuminated and prominently posted, traffic fight time cycles Do adjusted to protect foot traffic day and night and safety islands be established on streets and avenues of such width as to require such breath ing places These are obvious easements to an existing difficult traffic situation on urban streets"
 The departments bulletin ern- phasizes that Protection is al- ways better than Control" OK. plaining that safe use of street and highway can be gained more quickly through affording "pro- tection" to foot traffic than by seeking "control" of pedestrians through stringent laws, arrests and subsequent discipline. The Commissioner comedies there will always be Q small minority in. different to protective arrange. ments and that forcible persuasion may be required to induce such persons to use streets and high ways with regard for their own safety and others. But, in the main, the commissioner believes that there will be few pedestrians risking their lives by not using properly engineered intersections,
 i,537 Pedestrians
 Few of the pedestrians killed last year were operators. Of the ie4 adults killed only ten were operators. Out of i,b37 pedestrians killed since 1882 In Connecticut only seventy-seven, or less than five per cent, were operators. This seems significant to the conn1is. sioner of motor vehicles. indicat. ing that traffic safety instruction In schools can be an important factor in developing citizens moro skilled In walking on or across streets and highways.
 Of the ie4 pedestrians killed last year in Connecticut i36 were "urban" cases, leaving forty-eight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
.LOURDES IRIDIUM
 TO START FRIDAY

The Sacred Heart League of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes will sponsor Q iridium in honor of the Sacred Heart starting Friday and conducted by Rev. P. Manilo Ciufo- letti.
 Services Friday will be Mass at 8 o'clock with procession in cele- bration of the Forty Hour devo- tons, and reception of Holy Com munion in c body by league mem- bers, and at 2 D. m. c sermon by Father Ciufoletti.
 Saturday at 6 c. m. there will be c solemn high Mass dedicated to peace md another service at 7:30 p. m.
 A Communion breakfast will be served n the parish hall Sunday morning after the 7:30 o'clock Mass when members will receive Communion in c body. The tri. dunn will be concluded at 7:30 p. m. with c sermon by Fainter Ciufo- letsi and benedictiori of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
REPUBLICANS DUST
 CHAIRMAN M'HUCH

4 meeting of the officers and d. rectors of the Young Mems Repub- lican club will be held next Wed- nesday night, 1t was announced today by President Harold K. Had- ley. A successor will be named for John McHugh, who was voted out of the organization ct c general meeting last week.
 MT. Hadley said that MT. Me- Hugh has submitted his resigna- ton, though the latter denies this A new member of the board of which McHugh was chairman, will also be named to success Max Kies- sling, who is moving his home from this city.
 The Young Republican organiza- ton voted out MT. McHugh after he had endorsed Congressman J. Joseph Smith, Democrat, for reelec- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
APPRAISAL FILED
 ON BACON ESTATE
Victim of Recent Tragedy Left Assets Valued at
 $Il,7l6.3l

George W. Bacon, well-known Bunker Hill resident who lost his life in an automobile accident near Pittsfield, Mass, Jan. i2, left an estate of $il,7i6,3i, according to an inventory filed with Judge Patrick Healey in probate court today, MT. Bacon was superintendent of the Waterbury Rolling Mills Go.
 The estate includes 100 shares of Coty, Inc, valued at $48750, and 100 shares of Coty, International, valued at $i00. Insurance policies are listed at $3,720,6l and $3,775.63,
 Salary due Is $99, and an insur- ance refund amounts to $23.72. Twenty shares of stock in the Wa terbury Building and Loan Associa. ton are valued at $788,90, and a de- posit with the association totals $i42.32. An account at the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank amounts to $i,i28.b3. A car is val- ued at $50, and furniture and per- sonal effetcs at $200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29

port, New Haven and Waterbury or forty-four per cent of the urban" total.
 Fatal Months
 Monthly totals for September to December, inclusive, are largest each year. Ninety-eight persons were Killed last year during those months, sixty.nine of whom were at least fifty years of age. h most cases the fault was attributed the pedestrian but this does not re- iieve operators of the responsibil- ity to drive with care and caution on city streets according to the report. Complete lease histories" of each accident, from both ped- estrian and the operator involve ment angles, make up an import ant part of the study, enabling local traffic accident prevention authorities In each community to develop personal conclusions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-29
NAUGATUCK
FLUSHING NOTICE

The water mains of the High Service System will be flushed on Friday. May si. 194o and on satur- day June 1, 1e40.
 The flushing operation on the east side of the Naugatuck River will be on Friday, May 31st, between 500 and 500 D. m.
 The water will be entirely shut off between 11:00 Friday night and 2:0O on Saturday morning, on the west side of the River.
 The pressure will be low between 800 and i1:00 q. m. on Saturday
 This work will affect residents of Johnson St., May St., and all streets above these thoroughfares on the east side of the Borough, as well as residents in the May Park section above Hillside Ave-. and also on Highland Ave, Gaipin St., and Hondley St.
 The flushing operation win dis color the water and it would be wise for consumers to draw sufficient water for drinking purposes before the flushing begins.
 THE NAUGATUCK WATER CO.,.
 William H. Moody, E-2s-2t Secretary.