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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
New Italian Drive
Is Near in Egypt,
Rome Radio Says
Suspension Of Airline
Service to Greece
Also Indicates Move
BY the Associated Press.

ROME, Oct. 26.-The Rome radio
in Egypt was imminent, while sud-
den suspension of Italian air serv-
ice to Greece caused foreign OBJ
servers to wonder if a showdown
with that little nation was not also
on the immediate schedule.
The radio said Marshal Rodolfo
Grazianis army in North Africa is
now ready and fully prepared to
deal a final blow to the British in
Egypt"
The blow" it added, will fall at
any moment"
The newspaper Piccolo said water
pipelines had been laid from Libya
to the Italian front in the Western
Egyptian desert and described other
minute preparations which the
radio said were ready to the last
detail"
The broadcase said these prepara-
tons include provision OF special
vehicles for desert use which had
been designed to reduce fuel con-
sumption by 40 per cent.
At the same time the high COM
mand reported British warships had
shelled but done no damage to 1tal-
ian positions near the advance Ital-
ian base of Sidi Barrani. Numerous
patrol clashes have occurred in
this area in recent days, and the
high command told of widespread
bombing.
Air Service on Till Nov. 4.
AS the Italian military machine
apparently was set to move in one
or more directions, Well-infOrmed
Italian sources expressed the opin-
ion an agreement had been reached
by which France will give passive
aid against Britain by permitting
use of air bases in unoccupied
France and along the Mediter-
ranean, and by which she will con-
tinue to defend her naval bases
against the British.
The air service to Greece was
suspended until November 4, and
observers recalled that Italian steam
ship sailings were postponed just
before Italy entered the war
Although the Italian press has
declared the position of pro-British
Greece and Turkey toward the Axis
must be clarified, it was not clear
whether this action meant Greece
had until the day before the United
States election to make up with the
axis or take the consequences.
With desert heat diminishing
Italian dispatches indicated an Of
fensive in Africa could be expected
any time.
Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo
Ciano received japanese Ambassa-
dor Eli Amau for half-hour talk
in which they were understood to
have discussed some points of the
information situation, including
(See ROME. Page A-3)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
1900 May Decide
Rooseve|t.WiIkie
Race in Delaware
Democratic Porty Feud
Enhances 6. o. P. Hope 70,
National, State Tickets
By G.. GOULD LINCOLN,
Star Staff Correspondent.

WILMINGTON. oct. 26-Dela-
ware. which four years ago gave
President Roosevelt lead over ALI
M. Landon of 1858 votes, today is a
real battle-ground in the presiden-
tial contest. Unless Mr.. Roosevelt
carries the State by substantial
margin. the Republican State ticket.
the senatorial candidate. Senator
John Townsend. and Representative
George S. Williams. are likely to win,
This is conceded by Democrats
themselves.
These same Democrats, neverthe-
less. insist that Mr.. Roosevelt will
carry the State by approximately the
same margin as he did in 1886. This
expression of confidence, however,
is diluted when they express fear for
their State ticket-since $4,000
lead in an election in Delaware is
regarded as very substantial. Vet
eran political observers here say the
State may 60 either way by 5000
votes. Some give the edge to Mr..
Willkie.
Strife Rocks Party.
The Democratic party here is SUI
fering from bitter factional strife,
Both factions, it is true. have given
the strongest kind of Endorsement
to President Roosevelt. The regular
Democratic organization has placed
on its gubernatorial ticket Josiah
Marvel, jr., the present secretary of
State. Mr.. Marvel takes the place
of Gov Richard c. McMullen, who
was renominated by the Democratic
State Convention, but who, because
of i'll health. has retired from the
lists during the last few weeks. Mr..
Marvel has plenty of enemies in the
Democratic party.
Under the leadership of former
Representative William Allen and
Ivan Culbertson, a so-called Liberal
Democratic party has been formed
Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Culbertson and
their followers have attacked the
regular organization, which now is
headed by Mr.. Marvel. charging it
with high handed procedure. Mr.
Culbertson is the new party's can
didate for Governor and Mr.. Allen,
its candidate for Senator. The new
party has placed Royden CauK on
(See DELAWARE, Page A-3)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
Anzocs Reach Canada
To Train for War Flying

~ the Associated Press.
A WEST CANADIAN PORT, Oct.
46 canadian Press "A shipload Of
fighting sons of Australia and New
Zealand reached Canada today.
eager to win their wings in the
Empires vast training scheme and
get into Britains' battle for suprem-
ecy of European skies.
Embryo pilots, air gunners and air
observers were in the group.
Some have flying experience and
are coming to Canada for advanced
training. Others have been in the
service only two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
EMPRESS of Britain Left Sinkinq
After Air Attack, Nozis Claim;
Had No Troops, Canadians Say
Raid on Liner Said
To Have Occurred
OF Irish Coast
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Oct. 26.-The Empress
Of Britain, AZ 348-ton flagship of the
Canadian Pacific Line, was left sink
ing north of Ireland today after an
attack by German warplanes, in
formed Nazis said.
The crew was reported to have
abandoned ship.
The Empress of Britain, one OF
the wo9d's 10 largest vessels, was
completed in 1881. Lately the big
liner was reported engaged in troop
transportD
Before the war the huge, white
liner made an annual cruise around
the world, starting from New York.
She was one of the most luxurious
liners ahoat and was equipped with
a large Pompeiian swimming pool
and a full-sized tennis court on the
top deck.
In London British Admiralty
quarters declined comment on
reports that the Empress of Brit
ain had been sunk.
In Ottawa an official spokes-
man of the National Defense
Department said today no Cana
dian troops were aboard the Ca
madam Pacific liner
Reports Conveys Dispersed.
The high command also said
three British conveys were dispersed
off the British coast, two by planes
and one bv long-range Smelling from
the French coast. and that a con-
centration of ships in Dover harbor
was caught by the bombardment.
DNB, official news agency, said
one of the British convoyed ships
was sunk and many of them hit by
bombs in the plane attacks.
Other Nazi sources claimed a
direct hit by German plane on a
conveying destroyer. These sources
said the destroyer was settling at
the bow and making for the coast
when last seen.
German and Italian planes again
attacked London last night. these
quarters continued, concentrating
on industrial points.
British Planes Claimed.
British plane losses in battle yes
terday and last night reached II,
1t was claimed, while combined Ger
man and Italian losses were placed
at nine. (The British report was
IA German and 10 British planes)
Several places in Germany were
bombed by British plane, the Nazis
admitted. hut damage was negligible
because they fell largely in open
fields.
Informed Nazis claimed direct
bomb hits on a number of airports
on the east coast of Scotland.
The German high command said
port facilities along the British west
and south coast, airports in Central
England and objectives in London
and Birmingham were attacked by
combat units.
The last report of the Empress of
Britain came from Boston, where
the crew of the S. S. Pacific reported
having seen her with half dozen
other ships at FreetoWn, Africa,
waiting for a convoy June l.
Earlier, the Empress of Britain,
owned by the Canadian Pacific
Railway, was reported at Sydney,
Australia. on April 90, with the
Mauritania, the Queen Mary, the
Aquitania and the Expresses of
Canada and Asia.
All were believed engaged in con-
voying $4,000 Australian and New
Zealand troops.
In peace time the Empress Of
Britain operated in the Canada
England trade.
She carried King George VI and
Queen Elizabeth back to England in
1889 after their visit to Canada and
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
King George Sends
Petoin Message of
Encouragement

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Oct. 26.-Authori-
tative sources said today King
George VI has sent a message
to Marshal Philippe Petain,
aged leader of beaten France.
The message was understood
to have been one of encourage
ment coupled with sympathy
for the sufferings of the French
people.
The King also was reported
to have expressed complete con-
fidence in ultimate victory by
Britain, in the benefits of which
France would share.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26

Early said he did not hear the adj
dress and was willing this morning
to discuss only that part of it per-
tanning to the administrations for
eign policy and its alleged inten-
tons to draw this country into war.
The administration answer to this
part of the Lewis speech was to be
made by the State Department, Mr..
Early added.
Bitner to Go on Air.
Among the messages received at
the White House this morning was
one from Van A. Bitner, an officer
of the United Mine Workers and
one of the leaders in the c. I. O.s
steel workers organization. Mr..
Bitner. who had previously Endorsed
Mr.. Roosevelt for reelection, said
he would make radio address
Thursday night repeating this in
dorSement.
Philip Murray and Thomas P.
Kennedy, vice president and secre-
tary, respectively, of the United
Mine Workers. and like Mr.. Bitner
lifelong associates of Mr.. Lewis, also
| are on record in support OF the
Roosevelt candidacy.
Once friend and ally and later
bitter foe of the New Deal, Mr., Lewis
climaxed weeks of mystery, of specu-
lation. and of pressure tactics last
night by what was probably the most
unrestrained denuncia ton of Presl-
dent Roosevelt and his administra-
| ton that has been uttered in the last
bitter DAYS of the 1910 campaign.
It think the reelection of Presi
/ dent Roosevelt for a third term
would be a national evil of the first
magnitude" Mr.. Lewis warned a
radio audience on three nationwide
networks.
Praises WILKES Background.
IT think that the election of Mr..
Wendell Willkie is imperative in re-
lation to the countrys needs.
He is a gallant American. He has
opened his heart to the American
people. He has the common touch.
He was born in the briar and not
to the purple
Like flood, reaction both for and
against the Lewis declaration poured
in last night and today.
From Mr.. Willkie himself came an
expression of gratitude.
Il am glad to have the help of Mr..
Lewis-a valiant defender of labor,
who puts his country above all" the
G. o. P. nominee said.
For their immediate counter,
Democratic strategists put Daniel J.
Tobin, president of the teamsters, a
vice president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor and head of the
Democratic Labor Committee, on
the air from Chicago.
Accusing the C. I. O. leader of
making impossible and possibly
illegal demands upon the President
of the United States, Mr.. Tobin COM
planned bitterly that this man
Lewis has gone over to the side of
those who have crucified us both
the enemies of labor"
Fully aware of the contentious
that he would not be speaking truly
for the rank and file of the c. I. o.
or the United Mine Workers, his own
union, Mr.. Lewis last night served
notice early in his address that he
was abandoning my right to speak
officially for this great segment of
our population-I choose to speak
(see POLITICS, Page A-3J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
Indians Owner Admits
Talking With Harris

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 26.-President
Alva Bradley of the Cleveland In
dams admitted today he had talked
with Bucky Harris, Washington
manager, about plotting the Indians
in l941, but said he had made no
offer
"Bucky is simply one of several
whose names will be submitted to
our board of directors when we meet
Monday" Mr.. Bradley said. oscar
Wits name is also on the list"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
r. A. F. Attacks German Convoy
In Channel West of BouIoqne
Bomb Hits on Kie| Power Station
And Shipyords Reported by London

above the smokeScreen, which had
been laid by four German planes,
led watchers on the British coast to
believe at least one vessel had been
hit.
Shortly before 10 am. eight Ger
man torpedo boats headed out of
Boulogne toward Calais. British
coastal batteries fired on them.
Although the Channel weather
was bright a pail of smoke hung
over Boulogne from fires set by
British bombers last night. A large
(See CONVOY, Page A-2)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Page Page.
Amusements, Obituary ---A-10
Bis Radio B-14
Church News, Real Estate,
A-8-13-14-15 BIZ
Comics B-l4-15 Serial Story,
Editorials AS B-9
Finance ALI Society -----A-11
Garden Page BIS Sports -A-16-17
Lost, Found B-9
Politics.
Lewis attacks Roosevelt, unequivo-
cally Endorses Willkie. Page Al
Willkie welcomes John L. Lewis
support. Page Al
Crossley poll shows virtual tie in 5
key States. Page Ar
Ickes charges Willkie was nominated
by "puppet show Page AS
Flynn assails G. o. P. for tech
nique of fear" Page AS
Tobin assails Lewis for indorsing
Willkie. Page Al
Foreign
Empress of Britain sunk by planes,
NaZiS claim. Page Al
r. A. F. attacks Nazi convoy off
coast of France. Page Al
New italian drive near In Egypt.
Rome radio says. Page Al
French cabinet meets to hear axis
terms. Page Al
Nazi raiders strike six times at
London. Page Al
Hitler orders new four-year plan for
Reich. Page A.1o
National.
Independent" 6. H. q. air force
created In shake-up. Page AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
Colombia Court Upholds
Oil Land appropriation
BY the Associated Press.

BOGOTA, Columbia, Oct. 26.-The
Supreme Court, in decision widely
interpreted as affirming the nations
right to the majority of Colombian
oil wealth, ruled today that 80 per
cent of the oil lands previously con-
sidered private property should be
returned to the nation.
The verdict. reversing one made
by the court last December, caused
extraordinary excitement in oil
circles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
B uIIe tin

In the face of word from De-
troit that the counting and post
ing of registration data there was
so far behind schedule it was
feared the work could not be
completed in time for the national
draft lottery Tuesday, National
Selective Service officials notified
the Michigan authorities it would
be necessary for them to get ready
if they had to work night and
day. There will be no postpone
ment of the lottery, officials en-
phasized.
Earlier story on Page A-4)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
Nv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FOLKSTONE. England, Oct. 90
The R. A. F. attacked Nazi con-
voy in the English Channel off the
French coast a few miles west of
Boulogne today.
Ships of the convoy were on the
horizon and out of view from OBJ
servers here, but their presence was
disclosed by a heavy smoke screen
Columns of smoke and water shot
high into the air after the r. A. F.
planes dropped their bombs.
A dark column of smoke rising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
French Cabinet Meets
To Learn Nations
Part in New Order
Petuin and LuvoI Back
In Vichy After Talks
With Hitler, Axis Aide
BULLETIN,

VICHY, France LP,.-Marshal
Philippe Petain of France and
Adolf Hitler agreed "on collabo-
ration in principle" for recon
structing peace in Europe" it was
announced officially here tonight.
BY the Associated Press.
VICHY, France, Oct 26.-Vice
Premier Pierre Laval returned to
Vichy from an unannounced city
today as the French cabinet ar
ranged to go into council to learn
Frances position in the new Euro
pean order" as established in Adolf
Hitlers talks with Marshal Petain
and Laval.
Diplomatic sources in Switzer-
land said Laval had conferred
with Jose Felix Lequerica, the
Spanish Ambassador. and the
Italian Ambassador, as we'll As
with Otto Abetz. the German
representative in Parisl
The cabinet meeting was set for
SPIN
Il know you did not want war and
I regret meeting you under these
circumstances" Adolf Hitler was re-
ported to have greeted Chief Of State
Petain at their historic meeting.
The nature of their negotiations
still was secret, however.
The aged chief of state appeared
in no hurry to commit France to
any new agreement with the axis,
for upon his return last night from
his rendezvous with Hitler he calmly
followed his usual routine and left
his ministers waiting to know where
the nation stands.
officials who had been issuing
statements that the whole future of
France depended upon the Hitler
Petain conversations changed their
tune and tried to cool down the pub
lie. The results, they said, would be
less important than expected and
would settle only immediate prob
lens between France and Germany
Nevertheless. informed sources de-
clared the negotiations would pro-
duce beneficial results for France
They also said it was possible that
an axis peace drive"-perhaps to
be addressed to President Roosevelt
shortly before the United States
presidential election November s.
might result from present and i'm
pending conversations among Hitler
Petain. Laval. Spanish Generalissi-
mo Francisco Franco and Italian
Foreign Minister Count Galeazzc
Ciano.
On Berlin an authorized
spokesman said the best an
swer to such reports is that the
attacks on England are continu-
ingD
Laval went on to Paris yesterday
after an overnight stop with Marshal
Petain at Tours following the lat
ter's meeting with Hitler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
Wj||kie Welcomes
Endorsement by
John |. Lewis
Labor Chiefs Support
Hailed as Greet Stride
Toward National Unity
BULLETIN,

NEW YORK GP,.-Republican
headquarters announced today
Wendell L. Willkie had cam
celed broadcast scheduled
from here tonight over the N. B.
c. blue network because of the
complicated nature of his cam
paign program and that Senator
Lodge. Republican, of Massachu-
sets would speak instead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26

Defense jobs given to two more Ne
groes. Page A-3
Washington and Vicinity.
Draft boards to post serial numbers
of registrants today. Page Al
Four British refugee children arrive
in Washington. Page A-3
Nearby Maryland completes posting
of draft numbers. Page Ais
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26
French Leave Syria.

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Oct. 26 (AI
The newspaper La Reforme said
in dispatch from Beirut. Lebanon
today that three ships carrying
5000 officers and soldiers of the de-
modified French Army in Syria had
left for France. The dispatch re-
ported 10000 soldiers remained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26

Fair tonight and tomorrow; not much
change in temperature; gentle, variable
winds, becoming northerly tomorrow.
Temperatures today-Highest, So at
pm; lowest, 40, at GAS am.
From the United states Weather Bureau report
Full details on PAGE A..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-26

(See DELAWARE, Page A-30
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-10-26
WEST MEDFORD
Continued from Page q

broken affair of his boys chick and the
lane himself? Barbara insists Sonny
Bell is nowhere in her heart but l won
der. Truth is stranger than fiction
Mathews seems to have cast a magic
spell over a certain Lincoln st. lass
because she merely swoons at his feet.
Joe Glover and Marion seem well on
the way on that smooth road of ro-
mance.-Art Desmonds and his side
kick Griff, both can't seem to agree
when a certain chippie of these parts is
named-Donald Jarvis AYERS he'll make
Ethel forget her "Skippy." Maybe
he doesn't know? What local lane
about town is seen frequently escorting
one of his old flames on the pretext of
being friends.-Does his current swee-
tie know? Guess I'll go on from here
until next week-M. X.
A late news flash reveals the Draft
drawing will take place Oct. 20, next
Tuesday. So will the 'Dukes" Club
draw the winner of their rattle the
same day at the home of its secretary,
Walter Sherwood of Harvard Ave-
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-10-26
LET'S GOSSIP
WITH
SCOOP" JONES
WITH

OUR OTIS SKINNER-A real
product Of old Boston, a real gentleman
and a Swell Guy" celebrated his four
tenth anniversary as superintendent
Of the Columbus Ave. A.M.E. Zion
Church, last Sunday . Mrs. Celland.
Sunday School teacher, and the entire
school body gave very nice program
in his honor -. Mr.. Skinner, a happy
individual with a very friendly per
,onality, is indeed very proud that he
has been able to serve as superintendent
Of one Of Boston's largest Sunday
School Departments. A modest
fellow, Otis has done many favor to
mankind and has cooperated fully with
church members and officials . during
his past years as a member of old Zion
Mr. Skinner has served faithfully
under many pastors who have spoken
very favorably Of him and his achieve
ments. for some years Otis Skinner has
been a member of Boston CITY HALLS
official family, a credit to his depart
ment and an outstanding credit to the
colored people of Boston . the only
rolored employee in his department he
has truly paved a way for any other
rolored young man who might have an
aspiration to work for the city govern
ment. -. Mr.. Skinner and his charm
ing wife managed the church summer
camp Nippinicket three years ago and
really put over a perfect program
his camp work will never be forgotten
by the children and adults who enjoyed
the seasons under his able administra-
ION e.. Otis Skinner, one of the real
Boston boys who remained in the old
Bean town to make good, we are proud
OF YOU, and we know that the able
pastor, Rev. Bailey, the members of
Zion Church and all who know your
kind friendship join us in wishing you
many more years of good health, happi-
ness and strength to carry on NAV
God continue to bestow His blessings
upon you.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB HOUSING
no, not new kind of housing, but a
very Interesting meeting the Friendship
Climb had in regard to the housing pro-
Ject almost complete in our district
Mrs Beula Hester, the club supervisor,
introduced the guest speaker, Mr.. David
Lane, manager Of the Lenox St., site
who explained all details of the housing
and answered all questions put before
him. Mr.. Lane made it very clear
that those already enjoying a comfort
able salary and good living quarters
will not be among the eligibles selected
to move in o.. he also said that no one
as yet has received notice to move in
the kitchen stoves are gas and not cleo
trlc as some people believe T.. to those
OF You who have made application and
feel YOU are eligible and a particular
question is on your mind, stop in the
Lenox st. offices of Messrs. Lane and
Bynoe and they will be more than glad
to help you that's a standing invita-
ton from both the gentlemen don't
follow up street gossip consult your
friend, Scoop Jones, if you must Cos
SIP it was very nice and timely that
the Friendship Club under the leader