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German lines and reached England.
One small boatload of soldiers
picked up two German airmen shot
down during bombing attack and
brought them along. The prisoners
were given sandwiches and coffee
with their captors before being taken
away to prison.
The epic of this second Corunna"
(referring to Moore's retreat from
the Spanish Peninsula in 1809) con-
tinued with high hopes that it would
be consummated by the rescue Of
most of those who risked their lives
that their comrades might escape.
Every gun and every possible
plane that can be spared" the
press association said, will be ham,
mering the Germans to bring about
this final and complete triumph"
British quarters emphasized that
the operations in Flanders have been
"joint Allied action" British and
French armies and navies working
in "close unity with a steadiness
never excelled."
nts0Sh DohSCE AAVAu ASCdAs
Minister of Health Malcolm Mac
Donald announced the government
regarded the danger of a direct
German attack on England soon as
so real that plans for the dispersal
of school children should be ready
by the beginning of next week.
Parents who do not register their
children by Monday evening run the
risk of not having their children
taken away" Mr.. Macdonald said
He explained that "the situation
regarding evacuation of our large
cities and industrial towns is re-
viewed by the government each
morning"
AS Britain became more con-
cerned about the safety of children
in the event of German attack, it
was announced that 81 special
trains will remove $1,000 children
tomorrow from east and southeast
coast towns to new reception areas.
Mr.. Macdonald said the govern
ment could not give "any guarantee
that anybody in any part of the
country will be absolutely safe, but
there is clearly much greater safety
in a scattered population than in
one densely packed"
Mr.. Macdonald said that only st.
900 of London's 100000 children had
been registered thus far with the
government.
Peace Speculation.
The declaration of Allied soli-
darity came after a day in which
Britain had engaged in considerable
speculation over whether Adolf Hit
Ter would seek to split Britain and
France with separate peace offers as
a result of the Flanders disaster.
1t came, too, at a moment when
London felt sure Italian entry into
war on the side of Germany involved
only question of time. Some OBJ
servers believed Italy might come in
within a few days and others felt
Premier Mussolini would wait for
several weeks.
Admiral Sydney R. Freemantle,
retired, writing in the magazine
The Navy, said that from a naval
viewpoint Italy's entry into the war
would be "little more than an an
noyance to the Allies. To Italy, on
the other hand, it might well be
disastrous"
Field Marshal Sir Archibald Mont
gomery-4 4assingberg, former chief
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said that as far as he knew the ad-
ministration had no further tax
plans, some lawmakers thought that
the prospect of an additional bill
lion for preparedness might neces-
state some change in the tentative
program. The tax proposals were
drafted to yield approximately
$4,000, 100000 in five years-or about
the amount previously requested
for military purposes.
"No Strike" Contracts Proposed.
The shipyard strike affecting the
construction of naval craft at
Kearny, N. j., inspired a legislative
proposal to require workers on de-
tense essentials to sign inviolable
mo strike" contracts for the dura-
ton of their employment. The bill
offered by Representative Hoffman
Republican, of Michigan, specified
penalties Of up to six months i'm
prisonment or a maximum $1,000
fine for contract violations.
Meanwhile, officials saw indica.
GlOllo UlldU N4l 1JOOSCVClU lIlCEIlucS
to work, personally, with his Ma.
tional Defense Commission. The
commission, it was said, would have
no power of its own save that o1
offering suggestions, but would have
the full backing of the executive de.
partment, if necessary, in getting
those suggestions obeyed.
Edward r. Stettinius, jr., was the
only board member at his desk yes.
terday, but he started early ant
worked long at conferences with
munitions officials, measuring tn,
size and scope of his job of assuring
supply of raw materials for arma'
ment production.
John M. Carmody, the Fedora
Works commissioner, directed tina
all P. w. A. personnel and project,
records be made available immedi
ately to national defense co-ordi
nators. The rolls, officials said
enumerated thousands of skilled
workers and hundreds of project
which could be fitted into the de-
fense program. They emphasized
that any service by such worker
would be on a purely voluntar!
basis.
Evening star., 1940-06-01
Spirit of Escaping Troops
Undimmed by Bitz HeN-Fire
Gibbs Learns Of Heroic Action Of B.. Eff.
As Officers and Men TrickIe Home
The old regular divisions were

The old regular divisions were
magnificent. Their non-commis-
stoned officers were very steady. The
younger men, recruited since the
war-clerks and shop assistants and
boys from English farms and Scot
tish villages-behaved like veterans
after the first shock of war in all
its horror.
This stubborn retreat of the B. E.
F. will live in history as an epic of
human valor whatever losses in men
and material may be the final ac-
count in the enemy's reckoning.
They are bound to be very heavy.
The Germans may capture many
guns and great stores, but they will
not have captured or annihilated
the spirit of those comrades in arms
who, by treason and treachery, were
forced into this retreat.
On their way and behind them
now lie many ruined cities. Ypres
is in ruins again. Arras is in ruins.
The military graveyards of the last
war have been ravaged. The war
memorials are down. Hundreds of
villages, rebuilt after the wreckage
Of 25 years ago, have been bombed
into new ruin or set on fire by in
cendiary shells.
Meanwhile, south of the Somme
the situation remains without
change, and that in itself is a proof
that the first German push has been
checked and weakened. The French
Army is wonderfully confident that
all is well and that Gen. Maxine
Weygand is master Of the game.
German Boys Unframed.
Tank officers, who have been in
many actions, doing deadly work
among the enemy. say that the
quality of the German troops is very
mixed and unequal. The best troops
are formidable, but after fighting
with them they come up against un-
trained boys, who have no idea of
war and whom they almost pity, so
that they dislike killing them.
The French heavy tanks are in
vulnerable against German infantry
and, with their fast-firing guns, in
f1ict terrific casualties upon bat
talions. From all the stories which
come back it is certain that German
losses are enormous. They have only
one superior weapon and that is in
the air. 1t is by their air power
that they have gone so fast and 50
far. It is by aerial bombing far he
hind the lines that they destroy the
beauty of France and make war
upon women and children. They
have no respect or pity even for the
wounded.
From a young American ambu-
lance driver I heard a horrible tale
Of the way in which his ambulance
convoy had been deliberately bombed
with its loads of mutilated men.
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Evening star., 1940-06-01
British Say Italy Studies
New Controbond Proposals

LONDON, June l (P.-Alterna-
tive suggestions to Italy to replace
proposals for easing contraband
control which have been turned
down by the italian government are
under consideration" informed
Foreign Office sources declared to-
day.
Diplomatic sources outside the
British government, however, as
serted that "the Allies have finished
making advances to Italy. The next
step is up to Mussolini."
Italy, it is understood, has not
specified why the proposals for a
British-Italian agreement were re-
jected.
They had been agreed upon by
both parties" said informed Foreign
Office sources.
Evening star., 1940-06-01
Italians in Switzerland
Are Ordered Home

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June
R>.-The newspaper Gazette de
Lausanne reported last night many
Italians who had lived in Switzer-
land for years have received tele-
graphic orders from the italian
government to come home.
The italian Legation in Bern
said it had no knowledge of gen.
eral recall although some" Italians
might be summoned for military
training periods.
Evening star., 1940-06-01
Conference Resume,
To End Warship
Construction Strike
Deadlock on Union
Demands Is Unbroken
After AII-Doy PorIey
0y the Associated Press.

9y the Associated Press.
KEARNEY, N. j., June 1.-Eforts
were resumed today to settle strike
Of 5000 workers at the Federal Ship
building & Drydock Co. after all
day negotiations failed to break a
deadlock that has halted construc-
ton of six United States warships.
Employers and representatives of
the industrial union of marine and
Shipbuilding Workers of America
&C. I. o. were called back to an
other conference this morning by a
Federal Labor Department concili-
ator to seek an end to the tieup
which the union said was 100 per
cent complete"
L. H. Korndorff, company presi-
dent, declared in a statement yes
terday that work was suspended
at the huge yard but that further
meetings would be held in an
earnest attempt to speed
ahead the vital national defense
work on which the yard is engaged"
Union "Cognizant of Situation"
John j. Green, national president
OF the union, in statement said he
expressed to Mr.. Korndorff at yes
terday's conference the unions de-
sire to reach as quickly as possible a
fair and just settlement, as we are
just as cognizant of the national
situation and are just as vitally con-
cerned with the welfare of the
country as the company is"
The strikes delay of work on two
cruisers and four destroyers as well
as three cargo vessels and two
tankers had repercussions in Wash
lngton, where Secretary of the Navy
Edison, a New Jersey resident, said
I'VE cannot afford to have trouble of
this sort in these times" He pre-
dicted a speedy settlement.
The strike prompted Represent
ative Hoffman, Republican, of
Michigan, to offer bill in Congress
which would require workers on de-
tense essentials to sign inviolable
no strike" contracts for the dura-
ton of their employment. Penal
ties of up to six months imprison-
ment or maximum $1,000 fine for
violations were specified
IF the c. I. O. is permitted to
hold up production of warships, "
Hoffman said. the country would
never be able to prepare.
Contract Expired Wednesday.
The previous union contract ex-
pired Wednesday and the strike be-
gan yesterday morning at 1901
o'clock.
Mr.. Green said the company at
yesterdays conference "fatly re-
fused to consider the three salient
points in dispute, to wit, a union
shop, increase in wages and vaca-
ton after one years service"
Mr.. Korndorff said both sides had
negotiated and accepted a new con-
tract, and he was "astonished" to
learn that 'for some unexpected
reason this agreement, contrary to
the advices of the officers of the
union, was turned down by men,
bership of Local 16" on Thursday.
Evening star., 1940-06-01
Buchmon Not Opposed
To 50,000-PIone PIon
Nv the ASS0ciat ted Press

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-Dr.
Frank Buchanan, founder of the
Moral Re-Armament Movement,
said in an interview yesterday he
was not opposed to building $4,000
airplanes for American defense and
asserted he was no peace at any
price" man.
He said the accusation that M
r. A. leaders in England had fostered
the Chamberlain policy of appease-
ment was in error.
The M. r. A. leader explained
however, that while outbreak of
force may call for forceful means
of combating it, he still believed
Divine guidance provided "a su-
perior force" which could solve
problems at their roots.
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headed by Gen. Canovas, bound for
Berlin.
Dispatches from Madrid told Of
growing insistence there that the
British relinquish their hold on
Gibraltar-a demand which has
been made repeatedly by the Italian
press.
Diplomatic observers linked the
Spanish mission with these demands
and speculated on what role Gen
eralissimo Francisco Franco might
play in the Italian fight to dislodge
the British from Gibraltar.
Might Come Over Week End.
Amid the persisting tension some
observers expressed belief that an
announcement of Italian entrance
into the war might come over the
week end. Others thought it might
be delayed until Premier Mussolini
and Fuehrer Hitler had served an
ultimatum on France and Great
Britain demanding territories.
Nothing was known as to the sub
jects discussed when the Italian
Ambassador to Germany, Dino
Alfieri, conferred yesterday with
Hitler at the Fuehrer's headquar-
ters. Nor could it be ascertained
what, If any, messages were being
exchanged by Mussolini and Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
The report that II Duce had re-
fused-or had been too preoccu-
pied-to accept a message from
President Roosevelt through the
United States Embassy brought a
denial from Ambassador William
Phillips that he had asked to see
the Premier in recent days.
IF I had anything to communi-
cate" he said, "the normal channel
would be through the Foreign Min
ister."
Meanwhile, Pope Plus XII re-
ceived Spain's Ambassador to the
Holy See In private audience.
Little Doubt of Action.
Comments in the italian press left
little doubt that Italy intends to
enter the war as an ally of Ger
many, but the question of where
and when she intends to strike was
yelled by grim official silence.
The most significant new develop
ment was the publication Of an edi-
torial in International Relazioni,
leading foreign affairs commentary,
declaring that Italy's territorial de-
mands upon France and Britain
will be enforced by arms"
The editorial said:
"France and Britain have rejected
the demands of the Italian people;
these demands will be enforced by
arms. The hour longed for for more
than so years has come. The Italian
people will fight the French and
British enemy with extreme deter
mination to complete victory.
"The italian people will enter the
conflict by order Of Mussolini.'
This declaration Of Italian policy
appeared as Fascist leaders ex-
pressed resentment over the reported
arrest and internment of Enricc
Mizzi, italian political leader, by
British authorities in Malta.
Mizzi heads the Italian section Of
the Nationalist party in the Maltese
cabinet. Newspapers previously have
played up stories of the maltreat-
ment of Italian citizens in Malta.
Spanish Fascist Article.
Coincident with the clamOr over
Mizzi's arrest, papers and radio
broadcasters played up an article ir
Arriba, Spanish Fascist party organ
attacking English possession o1
Gibraltar, which commands the
western end of the Mediterranean
and is headquarters of the contra
band control which already ha!
Evening star., 1940-06-01
Jupun's Dam Work DeIuyed

Production of dams and new
water power generation plants much
needed If Japan is not to face
another serious shortage of electric
power next winter, is delayed by
shortage of materials and funds.
Evening star., 1940-06-01

S14,312 in Donations
Listed in One Day
By Red Cross
Total Of S72,S67
Collected Here for
War Relief Fund

Contributions to the Red
Cross war relief fund will be
rec2ived and acknowledged in
the news columns If sent to the
cashiers office Of The Star.
Evening star., 1940-06-01
Ducks Hutched Hioh in Tree

A duck on the Chapman farm at
Eumundi, Australia, Matched out IL
ducklings in the hollow of a tree
70 feet from the ground and in some
mysterious way got her brood safely
to the ground.
Evening star., 1940-06-01

London's taxis, If placed in single
file, would stretch for IA miles,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
French Indo-China
 Faces Trouble In Siam
Siamese Forces in JungIes, Steaming Swamps, Fer tile Valleys, Are Not Giving Up Their Lands
 To Anybody
BY RALPH HEINZEN United Press Staff Correspondent

Vichy, France, December I. - (UP) - HoStllteS between French Samese forces in the ungeS steamng Swamps and fertile valleys Slams borders with French IndoC China centered growing attention today on siam natonalistic aspirations Although technically Siam and are not at WAT border incidents involving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
OBITUARY

GERDINIER-Cha M. Gerdi- nier, 77, who was well known among local Masonic circles, died yester- day at his home, 77 Elmwood place, Bridgeport. He was one of the few 33rd degree Masons in the state, and superintendent of the Bridgeport Gas Light company until a few years ago.
 He was supreme council deputy for Connecticut and commander -in- chief of the council of deliberation of Scottish Rites. He was past master of St. Johns lodge, Masons, a member of Hamilton command cry, Knights Templar, and past emi- nent commander of Lafayette con- sistory.
 Survivors include bis wife, Mrs. Louise Gerdinier, and brother, H. B. Gerdinier of Bridgeport.
 A large delegation representing Waterbury Masonic groups will att tend the funeral services tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Bish- op & Son funeral home, 1139 Fair field avenue, Bridgeport. Rev. Dr. Alexander Alison, Jr., of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery.
 MOON-Mrs. Jennie Cook An drews Moon, aged 75, the widow of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
IRUMPUS ENDS
 IN CITY COURT
Quartet Are Arrested After Fight-One Member
 Sent to Jail

A disturbance in a Brook street restaurant late last night brought Frank Donovan, 29, of 5l Field street, Louis Marcella, 39, and Anna Marcella, 31, both of 34 Scovill street, and Eunice Millett, 26, of 119 Scovill street, into city court this morning where they were arraigned before Judge T. E. Conway.
 During the testimony, the owner of the restaurant said that Donovan was hit on the head with the sugar bowl and that a struggle ensued. Patrolmen Ralph BelloiSy and Chris Luddy were summoned to the scene and made the arrests. Charges of breach of the peace and intoxication were preferred.
 Judge Conway sentenced Donovan to 30 days in jail on the count of breach of peace and suspended sem tence on the intoxication charge. The others were given suspended fines of $10 and costs on the breach of peace charge. The trio also re- ceived a suspended sentence on drunkenness charges. On the breach of peace count they were given a three months stay of execution sub- ject to1 their behavior.
 A continuance was granted to Ralph Mastriano, 36, of 841 Highland avenue, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of non-support. His case will come up in court on December 31.
 Also allowed continuance to Fri day on charges of reckless driving was Anthony Ryan, 55, of 37 Sars- field street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

sergt. Joseph Petit and Motor Pa- trolmnn Vincent Begg said that the child, who was coming home from skating with two other companions, was struck while crossing the street by Shee's car.
 Since is Q sales manager at the OakviIle Go. division of the Scovill Mfg. Go. and he was released on his own recognizance. Motor Patrolman Joseph Lovallo and Patrolman George Flavin assisted Sergt. Petit and Patrolman Begg in making the investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Vera Holconlb Norman, 63, of 623 East Main street, was held last night at the Alderson Funeral Home, TO Central Avenue, at 7:30 o'clock, Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely, pastor of the First Metho- dist Church, officiating. Burial is to be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, West Virginia.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna (Di- Vito) Giampetruzzo will be held Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Colosanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank Street, to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel where a sol- emn requiem mass will be celebrated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
LENIENCY SHOWN
 IN LIQUOR CASE
Fine Without Costs Im- posed on Accused in
 Court Today

John P. Roy, 45, of 4 Sperry street, who pleaded nolo contendere to a charge of violation of the liquor law, keeping and selling liquor other than permitted and selling for con- sumption on premises and posses sion of untaxed alcohol and selling untaxed alcohol, was fined $25 without costs when he was ar raigned before Judge T. E. ConWsv 7 in city court this morning.
 Defense Atty. Edward Mascolo said that his client had good rec ord and that the alcohol was left on his premises by another person for storage. A check of his record by Pros. Atty. William K. Lawlcr showed that the accused had no record except violation fo city ordinance.
 In view fo his previous good rec ord and that the Federal authori- ties will prosecute him for having untaxed alcohol at his place of busi- ness, Judge Conway exercised len iency in disposing of the case.
 Roy conducts a liquor package store and was arrested early in Sep tember.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
YOUNGSTER IN
 GOOD CONDITION
Badly Hurt When Hit By Car Late Yesterday
 Afternoon

Violet Ciaramella, ten-year-old, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Ciaramella of 449 Oakville avenue, who was admitted to the Waterbury hospital late yesterday afternoon after she was struck by ai4 automo- bile driven by Chalkley c. Since, 52 of 60 Country Club road, was re- ported as doing fine" by the hospi- tai authorities today.
 The youngster sustained com pound fracture of the right leg, 8 fracture of the right arm, and an in- ternal injury. She underwent an emergency operation performed by Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum.
 The accident occurred on Water town avenue, near Rosette street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

empire is part of the Laos State. He has strong native army with which he intends to fight the Siam csc in defense of his imperial in- heritance.
 The emperor's claims to the now disputed Laos district were respect ed in 1893 when France and Siam agreed upon the present frontier.
 Thus far each side planes the other for the fighting that has oc- cured. The French insist that Siamese forces attempted to invade Indo-C China but were repulsed. The Siamese assert that the French air force violated SiameSe territory and that Siamese attacks on Indo China have been retaliatory.
 French Ship Destroyed
 Bangkok, Thailand. (Siam), Dec. 4.-UP)-An armed French Indo- Chinese transport ship, attempting to land troops on the Thai side of the Mekong river, was destroyed by Thai anti-aircraft guns and many of the soldiers aboard probably were killed or injured, high command communique said today. The incident was said to have occurred Monday night near Nong- kai. Thai gunners scored several hits on the ship, stalling it in mid- stream, then resumed firing at it Tuesday morning, causing it to ex- plode, the communique said. It was said that French long range guns fired across the Mekong, hit ting police station at Pagoda, near the north frontier town of Tat panom: that Thai gunners had fired back and that a Thai plane ma chine -gunned the French gun en- placement.
 The communique said there were no Thai casualties in the artillery duel and that French casualties were not known.
 The Saigon radio was reported to have broadcast in the Thai Ian guage that Indo-China was sending troops to the frontier lin answer to Thailand's action"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

Spain is shipping briarwood to the United States to be made into pipes.