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Evening star., 1940-06-10
Embassy Staff Here
Hears MussoIini Talk,
Is Calm at War News
Burs Are Placed
Over Windows
Of Chuncery

News of Italy's entrance into the
war was received with outward calm
at the Italian Embassy, 2700 Six
teenth street NV.
There was no official comment, but
attaches pointed out that the news
was not unexpected.
Standing around a radio, members
of the Embassy staff listened to the
address of Premier Mussolini plung-
ing their country into the far-flung
conflict. The windows of the two
story chancery. behind the imposing
Embassy residence, bore fresh bars
placed over them only a few days
ago.
Members of the staff would not
comment on the bars, but it was re-
called that there were demonstra-
tions against the Embassy during
the conquest of Ethiopia and stones
once were hurled at the chancery.
About 40 minutes after Italy's
declaration of war was made known
to the world, Ambassador Don As
canio del principi Colonna emerged
from the embassy residence and got
into his car. His face was grave
and unsmiling as he drove away.
The word of 1taly's entrance into
the war was received with intense
interest through the city. Every
blaring loud-speaker in the down.
town district had its quota of listen
ers and sidewalk and luncheon con-
versation dealt with nothing else
but the latest development and
speculation about it's effect in this
country.
At the Civil Service Commission,
which has been besieged with job
seekers since plans we're launched
for the vast national defense pro-
gram, officials said the crowd today
was the largest that has yet ap-
peared.
Evening star., 1940-06-10
ltuIy's Declaration of War
Great Tragedy Says Hull

mier Mussolinis declaration of war
against England and France Un-
der this act, President Roosevelt
has discretionary authority to define
combat areas in which American
vessels are forbidden to travel. The
combat zone now extends from the
northern coast of Spain, around
the British Isles and Scandinavia
up into the Arctic and down to q
point on the Arctic coast of Russia,
cutting American vessels of from
all Western European ports except
those of Spain and Portugal.
With naval warfare likely to
spread in the Mediterranean now
that Italy has entered the conflict,
the President is expected to extend
the combat area to the Mediter-
ranean, cutting of American YES
sells from virtually all of Europe.
Other provisions of the Neutrality
Act, when applied to Italy, would
forbid Americans to travel on Ital-
ian vessels and would require all
Italian purchases Of implements of
war here to be on q cash and car
~" basis.
Evening star., 1940-06-10
American BoyIs Killed
In BOMBING Raid in Reich

Alfred Paul Ritter, an 8-year-old
American boy living with his grand
parents at Klingenstein, Germany :,
was killed in bombing raid shortly
after midnight June 4, the State
Department was informed today.
The boy was the first American
civilian to be killed in a European
air raid. Capt. Robert M. Losey, an
American assistant military attache,
was killed by a German bomb in
Norway earlier in the war.
The Ritter boy, whose mother,
Mrs. Marie Ritter, lives in Colling-
dale, Pa, had been living with his
grandparents in Germany since 1897.
He was born in New York in 1892.
His father was a native Of Germany.
The State Department was in
formed Of the boys death by Samuel
w. Honker, American consul-general
at Stuttgart, Germany. Details of
the raid were not given.
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Nozis Report Inroods

BERLIN, June 10 (P.-Deeper
German inroads in the drive toward
Paris, with the Allies in retreat a.
several places, was reported today
by the high command.
Hailing new victory in Norway
and steady progress in the great
western front offensive, its com.
munique declared great successes
already have been won. but bigger
ones are in the making"
Informed Germans expressed be.
lief that the drive across Northern
France was reaching decisive
phase and that the Nazi armies were
closing in the blades of a pincers
around Paris.
tThe closest German approach
to Paris reported by the French
was an armored car wedge about
35 miles from the capital)
Charging Along Entire Front.
The high command said the Nazis
were charging along the entire
front from the coast to Abbeville
eastward beyond Sedan. apparently
clear to the hinge" of the fight
ing front with the Maginot Line.
Germans said their heaviest pres
sure was southwark on the coastal
flank toward Cherbourg and lie
Havre, French ports still accessible
for British reinforcements and
| American supplies, and in the
Champagne district toward Reims.
Besides aiming at important har-
bors, the coastal drive also holds the
possibility of throwing loop south
ward OF Paris that might bottle up
French forces with their backs to
the Maginot Line.
But again today, as it has since
(See BERLIN, Page AID
Evening star., 1940-06-10
More British Cominq,
Churchill Declares;
Situation Difficult
Loss Of Glorious Is
Admitted; Radio Says
French Are Masters
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON, June 10.-Fresh British
forces have been landed in France,
it was disclosed today, as the Allies
abandoned Narvik and Northern
Norway to pour all their strength
into the crucial battle of France.
Further extensive reinforcement"
Of the B. E. F. will be available
shortly, Prime Minister Winston
Churchill informed French Premier
Reynaud, assuring him of Britains
maximum possible support"
The Norwegian government, in
proclamation to the Norwegian peo-
pie from London, announced that
the high command has advised the
King and the government to cease
the struggle in Norway"
Situation More Difficult.
Mr.. Churchill's message came as
British military. circles acknowl-
edged that the situation in France
Is of increasing difficulty"
I'm New York a British broad
cast was heard by c. B. S. that
French military leaders declare
they remain masters" of the sit
uation.
"It is claimed that the fatigue
of the German troops and the
deterioration of their materiel is
noticeable" it quoted the British
announcer)
Loss of Glorious Admitted.
The Admiralty announced the
sinking of the 22,500-ton aircraft
carrier Glorious, the 19,840-ton
transport Drama and the presum-
able loss of the destroyers Acasta
and Ardent and the tanker Oil
Pioneer.
The Germans announced yester-
day that the Glorious, sister ship Of
the aircraft carrier Courageous
which was torpedoed September II
by Nazi submarine, had been sunk
Saturday in the North Sea.
The Glorious carried a normal
complement Of 1926 men, including
Royal Air Force pilots. Her actual
crew normally was 748 men,
A program for secret war debate
in Commons tomorrow was dis
closed. Lees Smith will open for
Labor, War Secretary Anthony
Eden will open for the government,
(see LONDON, Page A-43
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Battle Is CONTINUING
With More Violence,
Paris Chiefs Assert
Capital Reported in State
Of Defense, With Stoffs
Of Ministries Leaving


Britain rushed fresh troops to France her darkenng
eleventh hour today 900 anked German troops
plunged forward to the 2OO-me western
front and reached two points within 35 miles of Paris
The German high command said Nazi troops were
moving toward the lower Seine-apparenty in sharp
circing movement in the Rouen-Gisors sector on the
western road to Parand toward the historic Marine in
the Solssons-Reims area northeast of Paris
"Operations proceeding schedule" the high
command asserted while Berlin declared the sevendavod
battle for the French capital enterng the decisive
STAGE
In the heightening emergency Prime Minister
Churchlll informed Premier Reynaud of France that
unspeced number of British troops already have
landed in France and that further extensive reinforce
ments will shortly be available"
With the French reported sacrificing ground only
when covered with German dead Generaissmo Maxine
Weygand sounded heartenng note with this decaraton
"The enemy has suffered heavy losses Soon he will
come to the end of his effort"
Removal of at least part of the French government
departments from Paris indicated strongly advces
reaching New York although there was official an
nouncement in the French capital
Reuters, British agency, reported tonight from
London that Paris had been placed in state of defense
saying the permanent statfs of ministers removed
yesterday and today to the provinces The of the
government it said, remain in the capital.
In the last war the government moved to Bordeaux
Tor few months late in 1914 when the Germans threatened
Paris.
Trading on the Paris Bourse (Stock Exchange) was
suspended this morning hour after the session opened
Evening star., 1940-06-10
War Bulletins

PARIS R.-Premier Rey-
maud in a radio address today
said "Our armies have re-
treated slowly, and only after
destroying all points they
have relinquished. And this
Is the moment that Mussolini
chooses to declare war on us.
France has nothing to say"
ISTANBUL P.-Turkey's re-
solve to fulfill her mutual
assistance pact with France
and Britain was voiced by
Turkish officials in first re-
action to Italy's announce
ment of her declaration of
war on the Allies.
In his speech today Premier
Mussolini had warned the
Balkans and the Mediter-
ranean nations that any
breach of neutrality would
spread the war to them.
Officially Italy will be at
war with Great Britain and
France as Of tomorrow, June
IL, an Italian communique
said.
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Government May Move
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, June 1O.-There were in
dications today that the government
might remove from the capital as
the Germans, nearly 1000 900 strong,
hammered at the defenses guarding
the city from the north.
Government ministers continued
to function in Paris this morning,
however.
Georges Mandel. Minister of the
Interior, conferred at the Ministry
of the Interior with British Colonial
Minister Lloyd.
The Paris radio announced that
Premier Reynaud had conferred with
Gen. Maxine Weygand and his key
ministers and with Sir Ronald Hugh
Campbell, British Ambassador, this
morning.
From the sea to the Argonne the
battle continues more and more
violently said the high commands
morning communique while more
than 100 German divisions, some l.
100000 men, tried to wrest victory
from the stubborn Poilus.
At one place they had driven an
armored wedge into the lines within
IS miles of Paris.
French Resisting Powerfully.
The French were resisting power
fully all along the front as the
battle went through its sixth day.
In the titanic struggle to save
their homeland against the biggest
German offensive of the war, the
French had dropped back yesterday
to a main line along the heavily
wooded Bresle River, which empties
into the sea at Eu-a line EXTEND
ing through the Oise Valley to the
Marne plains south of the Aisne.
Today the center of the Weygand
Line was still falling back to meet
the threat to its left flank from the
mighty German tank column which
broke through to the Seine.
But the right flank was reported
striking back around the Argonne.
The Germans were using not only
(see PARIS, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1940-06-10
GUIDE FOR READERS
BY GARRETT d. HORNER.

Italy's entrance into the war was
described by Secretary of State Hull
today as "a great disappointment to
peoples everywhere and great hu-
man tragedy"
This Government apparently gave
up hope several days ago that Italy
would remain out of the war when
it warned all American citizens in
that country to hurry home unless
they were willing to risk their lives
in spread of hostilities.
Secretary Hull said today a great
number of Americans had insisted
on remaining in Italy, while hum
dreds Of others were evacuated on
the last American vessel calling
there last week. He said no COM
plete or accurate estimates on the
number remaining were available.
Eighteen American ships were
reported in the Mediterranean Sat-
urday, Mr.. Hull said.
Mr.. Hull said prompt attention
would be given to applying the Neu-
trality Act to italy in view of Pre-
Evening star., 1940-06-10
War Speech
ItoIiuns Are Called
To Arms by Duce
BY the Associated fress.


NEW YORK, June 10.-The
tert of Premier MuSSolinfs dd-
dress. as translated and trans
cribed by N. B. c., tolloiDS:.
Combatants on land. sea and in
the air, blackshirts of the revolu-
ton and of the legion. men and
women of Italy, of the empire and
of the kingdom of Albania, listen:
An hour signed by destiny is tick
ing on the skies Of our country.
An hour of the irrevocable deci-
sions, declaration of war has al
ready been given to the Ambassa-
dors of Great Britain and France.
We shall descend on the fields
against the plutocratic democracies
and the reactionary democracies Of
the West-who in all times have
always obstructed the march of the
Italian people. Some facts OF more
recent history can be assumed in
(See MUSSOLINI, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Committee Approves
Army Of 100000,
Federal Use Of Guard
President Would Get
Power During Recess
Of Congress
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The House Military Affairs Com
mittee approved legislation today
increasing the authorized strength
of the Regular Army from 100000
to 100000.
The measure also would permit
the President to call out the Ma
tional Guard, during the recess of
Congress, for "use or training" with
in the United States or its possess
sions.
Before voting. 16 to s, to approve
the National Guard permit, the
committee defeated, IA to 10, an
amendment which would have per-
mitted use of the Guard anywhere
within the Western Hemisphere.
The vote on increasing the strength
of the Regular Army was said to
have been unanimous.
AS now drafted, the Guard meas
ure would provide that the troops
shall not be ordered beyond the
continental United States. its island
pOSSCSSlOllo dIlu Vic 1dlldlIld SdIldl
Zone"
The presidential authority is
limited to the period between the
adjournment of the present Con-
gress and the convening of the next
Congress in January.
The Army, meantime. announced
the formation of new type of regi-
ment-engineers trained to construct
and repair air fields under fire.
This regiment, officers said, may
be the first of its kind in the world.
1t is the Army's latest answer to
Europes war lessons.
The regiment, being organized as
the 2lst Engineers at Fort Benning,
Ga, will be completely motorized.
1t will have special ditching and
grading machines and apparatus for
clearing landing space on level
ground, in jungles or on ice.
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Alien Fingerprinting
Urged in Senate by
Judiciary Group
BiddIe Proposes
Reinforced Patrols
On U. S. Borders
Hy the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Senate Judiciary Committee
urged the Senate today to approve
legislation requiring the fingerprint-
ing and registration of aliens and
to impose other restrictions designed
to prevent fifth column" activity.
In a formal report, the committee
said that besides the registration
provision, the legislation would pro-
hibit the advocacy of insurbordina-
ton in the armed forces and the
advocacy of overthrow of the Gov
ernment by force. Aliens would be
forbidden to possess automatic rifles,
machine guns or sawed-off shot
guns.
Meanwhile Solicitor General Bid
die, defense co-ordinator of the
Justice Department, disclosed a pro-
posal to unite the police work of the
customs patrol, the Coast Guard
and the National Park Rangers with
the border patrol in sealing the Ma
tion's borders against unwanted
aliens. Mr.. Biddle will have charge
Of the border patrol when the
immigration and Naturalization
Evening star., 1940-06-10

racy." He added that democracy
today seems to be the issue over
which good bit of the world Is
clashing"
Mr. Roosevelt had awaited Mus
solini's scheduled address, which
became a declaration of war, be-
fore whipping into final form his
(See DEFENSE, Page A-4D
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Tydings to Discuss
Preparedness

Senator Tydinss, Democrat, Of
Maryland, q member of the
Senate Appropriations and Ma.
val Affairs Committees, will be
the guest speaker tonight on
the National Radio Forum over
WMAL at 1880 o'clock.
Senator Tydinss, who has
been q supporter Of increased
national defense, will discuss
national preparedness for both
the present and the future.
The program is arranged by
The Star and is heard over q
coast.to-coast network Of the
National Broadcastins Co.
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Roosevelt Address Expected
To Define Role of Democracy
FinoI Form of Radio Talk Tonight
Mapped After MussoIini's Speech
Dy the Associated Press.


ay entry into the expected bring President
Roosevelt In address Charlottesville tonight
appraisal OF the place of democracy in growing world conflict
This hint given by Stephen Early presidential secretary
who told reporters Mr. Roosevelt had received
Mussoins declaration of against Britain
telephone call Ambassador William c. Bulitt in Paris at
Evening star., 1940-06-10
VuIcuniu Released

LONDON, June 10 F.-The 1tal-
ian liner Vulcania, detained by the
Allied contraband control at Gibral-
tar Saturday, has been released, it
was learned here today.
Evening star., 1940-06-10

Mr.. Early noted that the Presi-
dent was speaking at the Univer-
sity of Virginia, which Thomas
Jefferson, third President of the
United States, was instrumental in
founding.
Jefferson, Mr.. Early said, was
certainly lone of the first and one
Of the greatest advocates of democ-
Evening star., 1940-06-10

(See ALIENS, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Weather Forecast

Cloudy with light showers tonight; to-
morrow partly cloudy; warmer followed
by thundershowers in afternoon. Tenn
peratures today-Highest, 80, at 11:50
am; lowest, 10, at 6 am; 10 at pm.
From the United States weather Bureau report
Full details on Page Az.
Evening star., 1940-06-10

(See PARIS, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1940-06-10
Circulation Gains

The circulation OF The Evening
Star is 1000 daily greater than at
this time last year and $4,000
greater than years ago.
Evening star., 1940-06-10

(See DEFENSE. Page A-4D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-30
State V. F. w. Leaders Here Tonight
JUSTICE ELLIS TO BE FITTED
Formerly Superior Court Judge to Be HonOred
 on Elevation

Justice Arthur F. Ells of the State Supreme Court, formerly judge of the superior court, will be honored at testimonial dinner next Monday evennig at Conley Inn, Torrington. Justice Els, who resided here at one time, is now a resident of Litchfield.
 Attorney Thomas J. Wall, presi- dent of the Litchfield County Bar Association which is sponsoring the banquet in conjunction with tke Waterbury Bar Association will be toastn-a -aster. The principal speakers will be Judge Carroll C. Hincks and Judge Allyn Brown.
 Attorney John Thoms, Attorney Harry Krasow, Attorney James E Russell and Attorney Carmne Cipriano are the local members of the committee headed by Attorney John H. Cassidy.
 The Brass City will be repre- sented at the dinner by Mayor Vincent A. Scully. State Treasure, Joseph Talbot, of Naugatuck; Judge John McDonough, of Naugatuck; Judge Miles McNiff, Compensation Comsr. James M. Lynch, George Freeman, clerk of the local superior court, William Gillette, clerk of hte local common pleas court; Probate Judge Patrick Healey, Walter Tor rance, referee in bankruptcy States Atty. William B. Fitzgerald Aldermanic Pres. John. C. Mona gan, Tax Collector Humbert E Mangini, Assistant States Atty Walter Smyth, J. Warren Upsor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-30
Joint Installation Of Officers Planned
 By Waterbury Units
Wheeler-Young Post, Lieutenant Shea Auxiliary Staffs to Be Greeted By Veterans Delegations;
 Honor for Essay Contest Winner

State department officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will ofh- ciate here tonight in the joint in- stallation ceremonies of Wheeler Young post and Lieut.. Shea aux Hilary. The induction will take place in Knights of Pythias hall and will be witnessed by delegations from the various ex-servicemen's organi- cations of Waterbury and their auxiliary units. A social session will follow the ceremonies.
 Prize Winner
 An incidental feature of the aux iliary's installation will be the pres entation of a prize to Miss Adla Shaker, Crosby high school student, who was recently selected as the winner of the essay contest spon- sored by the V. F. w. national aux Hilary on '"The Benefits of Democ- racy." Miss Shakers literary effort has been given consideration for state and national honors. A cash award of $l,000 is to be presented to the national winner, with varying prizes amounting to $1,500 in cash for other winners. ,.
 State Department Commander Edward Reilly of Bridgeport will oficiate tonight in the installation of Wheeler-Young post officers. Francis w. Arencole will succeed William Schneer as commander of the post. Other officers to be for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-30

who responded to the welcome with few words. A group of the host society sang song, after which George c. Clausen played several violin selections, with Her bert J. Bohlin at the piano.
 Mrs. Herman Johnson presented some fine ideas in a talk, which clsoed with 2 word picture of an air castle on the sunset trail. Rev, and Mrs. E. Eirar Kron sang two vocal duets. and the program closed with talk by Rev. William R. Frendberg, pastor of Salem Church, on "In Unitey There Is Strength" :"
 At the close of the program, cof- fee was served by the Daughters of Zion to all present. Among those assisting the the kitchen were Mrs. Carl G. Carlson, Mrs. Carl E. Anderson, Mrs. Axel For sell, Mrs. .Tohn Ericsson and Mrs. Emil John on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-30
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-30
ZION DAUGHTERS
 PARTY HOSTESSES

Over forty members of the Ladies' Aid of Salem Lutheran church of Naugatuck were guests recently of the Daughters of Zion of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church of this city. The visitors were well comed to the meeting by Mrs. Arvid Swanson and Mrs William Swanson, hostesses.
 Words of welcome were expressed by Mrs. ' Einar Kron, president of the Daughters of Zion, who also presided at the program. She called upon Mrs. Victor Olsen, president of the Naugatuck group,