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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26
MASS. DEMOCRATS
ARE ENCOURAGED

Boston, Oct. 26-UP)-Democrats
believed their chances of victory
in Massachusetts enhanced today by
the announcement that President
Roosevelt would deliver a major
political speech here Wednesday
night.
Democratic State Chairman Will
liam H. Burke said last night he
had been assured by National Chair
man Edward j. Flynn that Mr..
Roosevelt would speak at Boston
Garden. The president previously
had expressed doubts he would ind
time to visit New England.
Burke and Mayor Maurice j.
Tobin Of Boston were to fly to New
York todey to confer with Flynn
on the presidents itinerary for his
trip to Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26
GREAT FLEETS OF
PLANES in ATTACK
5 Daylight Alarms in LOn-
don Up to Noon; Many
Thought Killed
By WALLACE CARROLL

London, Oct. 26.-(UPl-Fleets Of
German airplanes attacked the Brit
ish Isles with new fury today and
BY rGd-afternnsm IRE sir rzse
alarms had shrieked in London
where German bombs were feared
to have spread great DESTRUCTION
and many casualties
It was feared that many were
killed in a noontime raid. One bomb
struck a four story tenement house
in the London area. Many were
trapped in ruins where rescue work
ers were toiling through repeated
alarms.
Raids came in such rapid success
sion that in early afternoon, just as
the all clear after a fourth alarm
was sounding, the alarm for fifth
attack was sounded.
The Germans appeared to be
making their most persistent at
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26
Nazis Still Blocked From
Overseas Trade By Brit
ish Navy
ANOTHER PERIOD OF
|. PLANNING LIES AHEAD
"SeIf-Sufficiency" Has Be-
come Synonym for
Want in Germany
By J. w. T. MASON
UNITED Press War Expert

Hitler'S ambition to make
the European continent
economically and financially
SubServient to Axis interests
is beginning to beat a retreat.
Indications that the Ger
mans are realizing an eco
nomic dictatorship for Eu-
rope is impossible are re-
vealed by instructions Hitler
issued today to Reich Marshal Goer-
ing to continue plans for German
economic self-suficiency for another
four years.
One of the major reasons for Hit
ler's preparations for the present
war was to expand German trade
so that the Reich would not have
to struggle against the handicaps Of
self -sufhciency. Germany's' lack Of
essential raw materials and the fall
ure of the German people to ap@
preciate artificial substitutes for ma
tural products make normal inter
national trade imperative if the
Reich is to elevate it's standard Of
living.
Started In 1886
The plan to make Germany self
sufficient started in 1886, and was
given four years to run because by
the end of that period Hitler be-
lieved he would be able to break
down the barriers interfering with
expansion of overseas commerce.
The four-year term expired last
week with Germany in control Of
most of the European continent but
blocked by the British fleet from
overseas trade
1t has become essential, therefore,
for Hitler to extend the strain Of
making Germany self sufficient for
another similar period. The Nazis
have discovered that conquests on
the European mainland are made
quate to give Germany entrance in
to markets that will release the Ger
man people from economic stri1l-
gency.
synonym For Want
The word "self-sufficientn has be-
come a synonym for economic want
and even suffering for the German
people. During the past period Of
self -sufficiency, the German stand
ard of living has not been able to
rise. Though the cost of living has
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26

During the night, the leaders OF
the labor movement headed by
Lewis which supported Mr.. Roose-
welt in 1886, were choosing between
Lewis and the President. Many
CLIO affiliates and their leaders
repudiated their labor chief. Allan
S. Haywood, CLOS national organ
ization director, was notable ex-
ception and he said he spoke for a
number of regional directors and
organizers.
Glad OF Help
Willkie said he was glad to have
the help of Mr.. Lewis = a valiant
defender. Of labor who puts his
country above all.
Sustain me now, or repudlate
me-" Lewis told his labor following.
He promised that if Mr.. Roosevelt
were elected he would accept the
result as a CIO vote of lack OF con-
fidence and retire from the presi-
dency at the convention which meets
in Atlantic City, N. j., November ID.
Lewis based his speech on the
charge that Mr.. Roosevelt would
lead the country into war. Mr..
Roosevelt, he said, is IAN amateur,
ilI-eouipped practitioner in the realm
Of political science
Refuses Plans
he refused to reveal whether ne
would campaign further, but It was
reported that he would speak in
Michigan and one or more other
states where the labor vote is heavy.
Lewis said he spoke to, not Tor,
labor. He claimed control OF no
votes except as men and women
might follow his recommendations.
But he estimated that the several
organizations be represents, number
10000 900 members and that. with
their families, they approximate one
fourth of the population.
81 speak to labor and to all my
countrymen." he said.
But to his own CLIO associates
he spoke first, reminding them that
upon some of them, II have bestow-
ed the honors which you now wear
Many of his lieutenants already
are against him-Van Bittner OF the
CLIO, Phillip Murray, Go vice.
presiden., Sidney Hillman OF the
Clothing Makers and a vice-presi-
dent, too Thomas Kennedy, OF the
Miners, r. J. Thomas, of the Auto
workers, are among those who are
for third term.
To the Mine Workers, he called
for help to oppose the creation OF
a political dictatorship in free
America"
To the farmers, he said their in
terest lay in aggressive support OF
the Republican presidential candi-
date.
To youth, II say that the road
of opportunity for you lies in the
election of Wendell Willkie for pres
ident.
To negroes your living conditions
are poorest; your unemployment
highest; discrimination against you
fflnnfinrnd IN poOe ~
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26

Belfast, Northern Ireland. Oct
26- CUP German planes flew over
q coastal area of Northern ireland
last night, it was learned today.
''Anti-aircraft guns were IN action
last night against enemy aircraft
OF the coast of Northern Ireland
Minister 6f Public Security j. O.
MacDermott said In q communique
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26
RUINS SEARCHED
FOR TWO BODIES

Auburn, Me-. Oct. 26'- CUP Fire
men and police searched the ruins Of
the Hotel Whitehall for the bodies Of
two women who were believed to
have persisted In yesterdays $4,000
fire.
A check Of the hotels occupants
accounted for rs Of the rs persons
registered. Still missing are Mrs,
Marion D. Poulin, rs. Of Biddeford
and Miss Grace M. Hayes. 70, Of
auburn
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26
COST OF DEVENS
AREA ESTIMATED

Boston, October 26-(UP)-Ma
Gen. James A. woodruff, first corps
area commander. said today the
Fort Devens reception center for
draftees would cost about s275,OOO.
depending on what building and
utilities already were available
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26
German Self Sufficiency IN
Europe Planned For 4 Years.
BIC BRITISH
Liner IS SUNK
Berlin Claims Empress of
Britain Bombed in Block
ade Area

Berlin, Oct. 26-(UP) The Ca
nadian-Pacific liner Empress of
Briatin, 42,348 tons, on which King
George and Queen Elizabeth return
ed OF England in June, 1889 from
their visits to the United States and
Canada, has been bombed and sunk
by German airplanes, the official
news agency said today.
The agency said the Empress Of
Britain, fourth largest merchant
ship flying the British flag, foun-
dered after an aerial bombardment
by German planes "in the blockade
area north of Ireland"
The agency claimed that after the
empress of Britain has "hit heavily"
German observers saw the crew TAX
ing to lifeboats.
The Empress of Britain was the
10th largest merchant ship afloat
and only three others the Queen
Elizabeth, Qusene Mary and the
Aquitania-eclipsed her in the Brit
iSh merchant marine.
The Empress of Britain, 42,348
tons, is a Canadian-Pacific liner,
built in 1881 and registered out of
London. She was often used as an
around the world cruise ship.
The official agency said that this
morning German planes had at
tackled and "hit heavily" the En-
press of Britain sin the blockade
area north of Ireland"
The agency said that Immediately
after the bombs struck the Empress
of Britain, she was seen to be in a
sinking condition. The crew was
said to have taken to lifeboats.
Montreal, Oct. 26-(UP - Ca
madam Pacific officials said today
they had received no word regarding
German claims that the Empress
TO Britain had been sunk and could
neither confirm or deny them. They
said they would not necessarily be
advised Immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26
Many CIO Leaders
Denounce Lewis
Presidency Stand
Lewis Claims Roosevelt Leading Nation Into War;
Spoke to Labor, Not for It-Lewis Is Back
in G. O.P. Fold Again
BY LYLE C. WILSON
UNITED Press staff Correspondent

Washington October 26. - CUP - John L. Lewis
political partnership with President Roosevelt was pulver
lied into ruin today by Lewis speech scarcely matched
il this political year for codly phrased denuncation,
calling for the election of Wendell L. Wikie and stalking
his presidency of the Congress Of Industrial Organizations
on
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-26
DRAFT NUMBERS
NEARLY COMPLETE
Revised Total for City H.
SAT; Volunteers Ac=
cepted Next Week

Listing OF names and numbers of
selective service registrants was
nearing completion today as drfat
board members and thier clerks kept
the work going at high speed. Com
pletion of the entire 12,847, the re-
Names of hundreds of young
men, their addresses and serial
numbers can be found on pages
8 and Of today's Democrat.
More names win be continued in
Mondays paper.
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FLY OVER IRELAND

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-03
A Fine Public Servant
(New York Times)

(NeW York TmeS)
 At the Chicago convention James A. Farley com manded the sympathies of the public and enhanced reputation already high and secure. In the last few years we have all come to know, and most of us like him. The strong wrestler with iron fortune the patient shrewd, subtle but always honorable, the capable administrator we all know. We know the scrupulous keeper of his word, in whom even the reporters suspicious tribe have perfect confidence
 Having had a hand in President making and shown his talent for public affairs he used the pr vilege and right of every citizen to become cand date for the nomination for President. His long loyalty to Mr Roosevelt is proof enough that his ambition was not at first discouraged in that quar- ter In regard to the third term MT. Farley no mat ter how much of a New Dealer in other respects, is traditonast AS the draft" movement went on he was urged to take himself out of the running and permit the remaining of the President by acclama- ton.
 With certain other candidates he stuck to the ritual and insisted on independent nominations. Motions behalf of the defeated candidates to make the nomination unanimous also a part of the ritual MT Farley was received with tremendous cheering Who deserved it more? Both his past services and his present sacrifices must have been in every mind. It great occasion for MT. Farley It a glory to be nominated by Carter Glass, no easy praiser. What strikes the distant nearer reader is MT Fareys generosity of feeling, the magnanimity that rises above complaint and resentment "A wise and constant man." said Ba- con, will never grieve long he plays, one may say, his own part truly" MT Farley has so played his His behavior at Chicago has strengthened his hold upon the general esteem.
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means good fortune for farmers and StOck-raiSerS.
 National Issues: Unity of inter- est will inspire the American peo- pie in hearty support of the basic principles of democracy. Patriotism will assume foremost importance as the nation strengthens itself for defense. Full cooperation among American citizens will accomplish industrial miracles in manufactur- ing. Labor will contribute the high est aid to the nation.
 International Affairs: Food for ruined Europe during the coming winter will now be of supreme con- cern. In the United States conser- vation should be the watchword as coming needs across the seas and in Canada are foreseen. Waste should be avoided in small as well as in large quantities. Gratitude for the blessings of the United States should be expressed in aid for the unfortunate.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the forecast of prosperous year. There should be preparation for the future, even though plenty may seem a lasting possession.
 Children born on this day prob
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20 YEARS AGO fHE TIT EMPIRE
AUGUST 3, 1920

:. A Watts Easter Company, establishing
 
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  the Church. Both well known attending the University hone to her home Wangen after visiting f : Miss after a Chichagof. Rasnuson President of of for SkagWay. leave for Funt Tacoma, returned to Allen Shauck Highest 53; lowest AS; cloudy
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MONDAY, AUGUST 5

While this is not an important day in planetary direction benefic aspects strongly dominate. It is fortunate rule of the stars for women, inspiring Lnselfishness and desire for philanthropic service. The afternoon is rot a fortunate ,.he for signing contracts.
 Heart and Home: Women should make much of their home oppor- tunities for helping those in need of encouragement. There is sign indicating the demand for hospital ity for refugees of all ages and especially for children. Romance will be prevalent among the young who must sacrifice many of their personal hopes for the public good. Marriages may be postponed owing to changes in economic conditions. Business Affairs: As the summer begins to wane plane for the au- tumn must take note of prognosti- cations which presage continued general prosperity with great con- trasts among those engaged in business or the professions. Many will enjoy large profits while others will meet obstacles. Producers of foodstuffs will gain greatly. This
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-03
MORE SINKINGS THAN SHIPS

The British Admiralty, which has tabulated methodically German propaganda claims since the war began II months ago, reported th, week that Germany has now sunk the entire British Navy at least once and in categories twice
 Germany has claimed the sinking of 30 capital ships since the outbreak of the war, a number double the British ships in this category when Ger many invaded Poland In the first four months of the alone Germany claimed to have destroyed five capital ships and Is cruisers than Britain possessed last September the Admiralty says
 The Germans claim that since the invasion of Norway they have sunk 20 capital ships eight air craft carriers TT cruisers 78 destroyers and A sub marines as well astronomical number of smaller craft
 In all campaigns up to July 1, the Germans ad- init only 39 APO killed Official casualty lists from Berlin mention 10572 deaths in the Polish campaign, 1917 in Norway only 27O74 the Western Front while Germany swept through Holland Belgium and France and 457 civilian air raid casualties.
 While there is undoubtedly some minimizing of losses in the Berlin announcements independent ob- servers credit Germany with having great land areas with very little loss of life Hanson w. Bald win military expert for the New York Times, doubts whether the total German casualties were double the number admitted in Berlin Nutrition of time played little part in this as it did in the World War and the speedy German thrusts and the great German superiority in planes and mechan2ed forces manned by relatively few men, kept down German losses
 Contrary to predictions, the casualties of modern war seem to be lighter than had been expected The estimated 100000 to 100000 dead on land sea and in all campaigns and by all countries in the first ten months of the war are few indeed compared to the 850000O dead in four years of the World War
 Total casualties of each nation, including killed wounded, prisoners and missing, estimated by Baldwin as follows Germany 243 900; France l. 988 900; Britain 9O0Oo Italy 4,50O; Poland 620O0o; Netherlands 331 OOo Belgium 545000; Norway 59OO0; Russia 22l GOO; Finland 7O00O Rumana 260O The French Netherlands, Belgian and Norwegian losses consisted mainly of prisoners most of which in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-03
Our Northern Waters
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)


 Announcement of the Coast and Geodetic Survey that there is to be redoubed activity in the chart ing of Alaskan waters particularly in the neighbor hood of the Aleutian Islands is welcome news from every standpoint.
 In normal peacetime commerce there is much need for more accurate charts of Alaskan waters.
 Especially is this the along the Aleutian chain, which offers opportunities for shorter and more convenient great circle route to the Orient
 The advantages of thorough surveys from the standpoint of national defense are obvious
 Eventually the United States must have we'll fitted naval base in Alaska probably well to the Westward in the Aleutians to supplement the air bases upon which work is now being rushed.
 Meanwhile ordinary prudence demands that this nations navy must have more accurate information concerning the waters which would constitute the theater of operations in the event of war upon the Pacific.
 Russia and Japan are reputed to be exceedingly well-nformed with respect to much of this water area comprehensive program of charting has been carried for many years by the Coast and Geodetc Survey
 The fact that defense needs are resulting in &C., ceerating this program must be hailed, from every standpoint, constructive step
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German prison camps released by the German! parole.
 Britain looked upon rightly the foremost con testant in Germany's war, has suffered hardly al all. Deaths up to July follows: from 4,00o to 5000 on the Western Front up to May 10; 1,80C in Norway; from 25O0 to 10000 on the Western Front including Dunkerque between May 10 and July l. from 200 to 800 against Italy in North and East Africa; 100 civilian air raid deaths.
 Brtain's turn is yet to come, may suppose But Britain has long way to go before she suf- fers as heavily did her former allies. She will have to lose 22 times many before she equals Frances record, seven times many before she is even with Poland, six times many before her losses are as heavy as Belgium's and four times as many before she draws abreast of the Netherlands. These comparisons too fail to take into account the difference in population of the nations mentioned. Big Britain will have to lose millions before she say she has felt the Nazi bitzkrieg to the same extent as the nations which have been
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HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1

Adverse aspects rule strongly to- day. It is likely to be most trying to the health of elderly persons and nerve-w -wracking to those who are young Under this rule of the stars members of the family may be irritable and eXacting.
 Heart and Home: Girls may be restless and seriously discontented, for they will miss many social contacts at this time. The stars froWn upon romance as young men fix their thoughts on their futures in war service or changed business conditions Although there will be an access of interest in religion the churches today may not at tract many regular attendants The search for recreation will affect great numbers of persons who will travel in their own country with the purpose of enjoying life while they may
 Business Affairs: Merchandising will have a continued impetus be- cause of the demand of the gov- ernment for enormous supplies for all branches of the service. Women will benefit through positions va cated by young men who train for national defense. Changes in the fashions for women will stimulate the sale of woolen fabrics and other materials for taiiormades. Girls will wear uniforms of varied significance.
 National Issues: Relief for war sufferers will engross attention ana reveal splendid leadership in which men and women of long experience will be prominent. Generous con- tributions to the Red Cross will set new standard of giving. Each month from now until the new year will prove progressive in dem- onstration of increasing world power for the United States.
 International Affairs: Coopera- tion among heads of the totalitar- ian governments will reveal perils of diverse character for the Unit ed States. The stars that presage secret plans and treacherous meth ods of carrying them out indicate sudden dangers. Sinister omens warn of troubles from both the north and the south. Mexico will cause an embarrassing internation- al incident.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of mod crate good fortune, but they should look well to future exigencies. Children. born on this day may be bold and venturesome, proud and ambitious. They probably viii be intelligent and endowed with ability to succeed.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

AUGUST 3 Etolin T. Coulter Mrs. J. e. Adams Emilio Galao
 Jewell J. Hill Mrs. Jack Warner Mrs. Steve StanWorth Mrs. Marion Rhodes AUGUST 4 Guilda H. Chappell Royal Arch Smith John MacWilliamS Edward Bach Mrs. Lawrence Carlson Jackie Martin
 Dodo Clark
 Norman Cook
 Glenn Mielke
 George Bach Florence R. Miller Alvin J. WeatherS George P. Kerin Victor Johnson Floyd F. Fisher
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LOOK and LEARN s&yy c. GORDON

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 Beta; pronounce syllable BAY. 9 "Tannhauser," by Wagner. 
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Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

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HELP AN ALASKAN Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial
 Employment Service
for this qualified worker.

ADMINISTRATORS man, age 24, single, high school graduate, additional special training in ac- counting. Five years full time ac- counting experience municipal ac- counting and small private busi- ness books. Make up financial re- ports, statements, etc Call for ES 147