The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-11

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 He was dismayed, therefore, when Willkie blasted the conscript industry amendment, after en- dorsing the conscription of men.
 Previously, Vandenberg had tried to get over his isolationist views to Willkie-unsucceSsfully. So this time he wrote Willkie say- ing frankly that he thought he had made a mistake, which brought an invitation to come to Nashville for personal talk.
 Before leaving Washington, Van denberg told Republican colleagues he intended to advise Willkie to climb off the shaky limb on which he had got himself. They auth orized the Michigan senator to say that they agreed heartily. So in the two and a half hours he was closeted with Willkie, Van de- ivered the message with some straight-from-th the shoulder words of his own.
 Six hours later, after Vanden- berg had departed, Willkie issued the statement revising his stand. ROOSEvELT'S HOROSCOPE
 The White House has received an astrologer's forecast about the election. Unsolicited, this fore cast gives "an interpretation of MT. Roosevelt's horoscope" to the eff feet that 'he cannot help but be elected. Also, INT. Willkie's horo- scope is spotty, and not strong enough to hold up against MT. RoSsevelt's strong planet"
 The astrologer is Mrs. Julia S.. Hotchkiss of Westport, Conn. She throws in for good measure the prophecy that Germany will be defeated between January and April, 1941, by England, Turkey, Russia, the Balkans, and indirectly the United States.
 FRENCH POLITICS
 The French ambassador has re- ceived instructions from Vichy to present a demarche urging the return of Bill Bullitt as ambas- dor to France. He has not yet presented the demarche, and probably will leave this little task to his successor, Henri Have, who is a great personal friend of Bull litt's.
 Reason for the French desire to have Bullitt back is that they realize they cannot be enemies of Britain and friends with the United States at the same time, and they want to heal the diplo- matic breach with the United States.
 One important reason for this is to get food to France. With Bullitt in Vichy, they at least can represent their viewpoint.
 Another purpose might be to
 resume diplomatic relations with Britain. The British are willing
 to negotiate any time the French take the initiative, and Bullitt
 might be the intermediary.
 NOTE - What happens to food brought to France is illustrated by the disposal of 8 Shipload of 5000 sheep obtained from Northern Africa. When they arrived at a French port, 5000 of them were appropriated by the Germans and Italians.
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 Governor Lloyd Stark of Mis- souri, defeated last month in a primary attempt to unseat Sena- tor Harry Truman, is angling for appointment as draft administra- tor, a new office created by the conscription act.
 A World War veteran and suc- cessful business man and farmer, Stark is on close terms with the White House. With his senatorial hopes dashed by a narrow margin and his term as governor expiring this year, Stark is anxious to re- main in public life and Is pulling wires to land the compulsory training job.
 However, he is up against two tough hurdles - Truman and Bennett Clark.
 The two Missouri senators have let it be known privately that they will raise personal ob- jections to Starlk's confirmation if he is named draft adInlnlstra- tor. Clark is antl-New Deal. but Truman has . 100 per cent
 Administration record and Roosevelt is not likely to rebuff him by appointing his enemy.
 NOTE-Col. William l"Wild Blll''D Donovan. World War hero and l03l COP candifiate for gov. ar,lop 0f 10m V0fk haa haan